Obituaries

Darlene Ann (Chester) Ommen

89Aurora, COMay 25, 2025Darlene Ann (Chester) Ommen, 89, of Aurora, CO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Advanced Health Care of Aurora. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in...

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Charles E. “Charlie” Larsen

96Hurley, SDMay 26, 2025Charles E. “Charlie” Larsen, 96 of Hurley, passed away on May 26, 2025 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Harmony Presbyterian Church, Hurley. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...

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Jerry John Van Beest

66Davis, SDMay 28, 2025On Wednesday May 28, 2025, Jerry John Van Beest roared his way through the pearly gates. He unexpectedly passed away at his residence and transitioned to an eternal life in Heaven finally free from suffering. He faced severe health issues and...

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Jack Dubbelde

76Chancellor, SDMay 29, 2025Jack Dubbelde, 76 of Chancellor, passed away on May 29, 2025 from an accident. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the Germantown Presbyterian Church, Chancellor with a Celebration of Life Service...

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Lowell Fredrick Claussen

84Freeman, SDMay 9, 2025Lowell Fredrick Claussen, 84, of Freeman, passed away on May 9 surrounded by family.  His Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Renner Lutheran Church (47474 258th St, Renner, SD 57055.)  Lowell was the...

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Carol Elaine Munkvold

85Marion, SDMay 21, 2025Carol Elaine Munkvold, 85, of Marion, SD, passed away peacefully at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls on May 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27 at Hansen Funeral Home in Irene; Funeral service on...

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Robert Lee Mabee

78Sioux Falls, SDMay 20, 2025Robert Lee Mabee, 78, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025. He was born on December 24, 1946, to Lee and Elma (Witte) Mabee. He grew up in Parker, SD, graduating from Parker High School in 1965. Robert then attended SDSU in 1965,...

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Merlyn Sommervold

82Chancellor, SDMay 21, 2025Merlyn Sommervold, 82 of Chancellor, passed away on May 21, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 the Chancellor Reformed Church in Chancellor. Arrangements provided by...

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Doris Fett

89Lennox, SDMay 13, 2025Doris Fett, 89 of Lennox, passed away on May 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Lennox. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Living Hope...

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Lila Lee Smit

88Viborg, SDMay 5, 2025Lila Lee Smit, 88, of Viborg, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025. A devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved friend to many, Lila was a beacon of love, warmth, and kindness in the lives of all who knew her. She...

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Laurel J. Luke

74Sioux Falls, SDMay 9, 2025Laurel J. Luke, 74, of Sioux Falls died Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls with burial at Woodlawn...

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Barbara Ellen Christensen

96Sioux Falls, SD (formerly of Volin and Yankton)May 11, 2025Barbara Ellen Christensen of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Volin and Yankton, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 96.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at...

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Diane W. Larson

69Beresford, SDApril 25, 2025Diane W. Larson, born on August 15, 1955, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Donald and Betty (McDonald) Anderson, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at her home near Beresford, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 69 years...

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Sheldon Engen

69Rural Irene, SDMay 1, 2025Sheldon Engen, age 69 of rural Irene, SD passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.  Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Viborg Community Center, Viborg, SD with Revs....

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Carole Nicholson

77Marion, SD (formerly of Sioux Falls, SD)April 13, 2025Carole Nicholson, 77, of Marion and formerly of Sioux Falls passed away on April 13 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, April 17, at First Church of God in Marion.Born...

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Ronald Elmer Childs

78Longmont, COMarch 31, 2025Ronald Elmer Childs, age 78, of Longmont, Colorado succumbed to his battle with inclusion body myositis (IBM) and passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at Longmont United Hospital.Ron was born in Le Mars, Iowa on October 26, 1946. At...

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Darwin DeVries

95Viborg, SDApril 13, 2025Darwin DeVries, 95 of Viborg, passed away on April 13, 2025 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Viborg. Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m....

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Ruth Jibben

86Parker, SDApril 12, 2025Ruth Jibben, 86 of Parker, passed away on April 12, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Tieszen Memorial Home Chapel in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...

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Rose Haan

88Lennox, SDApril 5, 2025Rose Haan, 88 of Lennox, passed away on April 5, 2025 at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Viborg. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Lennox. The service was broadcasted at...

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Denise Ihnen

82Lennox, SDApril 9, 2025Denise Ihnen, age 82, of Lennox, SD, passed away April 9, 2025, at Ava’s House hospice, Sioux Falls, SD.Denise Aletha Johnson was born on February 8, 1943, at Sioux Falls, SD, the daughter of Enno and Ardes (Muller) Johnson. She grew up near...

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