Obituaries

Jeanette Luke

69Marion, SDJuly 3, 2025Jeanette Luke, 69 of Marion, passed away surrounded by her family on July 3, 2025 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the First Baptist Church, Parker, with visitation one...

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Les Hanson

90Viborg, SDJuly 4, 2025Les Hanson, 90 of Viborg, passed away on July 4, 2025 at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Chancellor Reformed Church, Chancellor. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m....

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Ruby Waltner

94Freeman, SDJune 28, 2025Ruby Waltner, 94, of Freeman passed away on June 28 at the Freeman Hospital. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, at the Salem Zion Mennonite Church of rural Freeman. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday,...

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David Alan Jacobson

77Centerville, SDJune 27, 2025David Alan Jacobson, 77, of Centerville, SD, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. Born on September 23, 1947, David was known for his extremely kind-hearted nature and love for his family.David was born in Hudson, SD, to Elmer and...

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Carolyn Janet (Vurm) Anderson

86Newcastle, WYJune 12, 2025Carolyn Janet (Vurm) Anderson, 86, died in her sleep on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Weston County Manor, in Newcastle, WY. Carolyn was born in Parker, SD to Lillian Adeline (Dirks) Vurm and Joseph Vurm on June 30, 1938, and married...

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Dennis Ralph Kenobbie

80Parkston, SD (formerly of Hurley, SD)June 14, 2025Dennis Kenobbie, 80 of Parkston and formerly of Hurley, died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home under hospice care.  Visitation was held at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker on Monday, June 16, 2025 and on...

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Lucille Marie (Sampson) Weismann

41Dallas, TXMay 19, 2025Lucille Marie (Sampson) Weismann, 41, of Dallas, Texas passed away on May 19, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1983 and graduated from Viborg High School in 2002. Besides her family, some of the things she loved were the Dallas Stars hockey team,...

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Glen R. Wollman

82Freeman, SDJune 6, 2025“Hallelujah!” A word that echoed throughout Glen R. Wollman’s life — full of praise, faith, and joyful anticipation — was surely the word he uttered when he fell to his knees at the feet of his Lord and Savior during the evening hours of June...

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Lynell Dennis Hofer

78Freeman, SDJune 6, 2025A service to celebrate Lynell’s life was held on Wednesday, June 18 at Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman. Memorials may be directed to Freeman Summer Rec.Lynell Dennis Hofer, age 78, of Freeman passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in...

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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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