Obituaries

Richard L. “Dick” Zimmerman

85Yankton, SDFebruary 25, 2025Richard L. “Dick” Zimmerman, age 85 of Yankton, SD passed away at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Tuesday, February 25, 2025.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev....

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Donald Laufman

91Marion, SD (formerly of Canistota, SD)February 27, 2025Donald Laufman, 91, of Marion and formerly of Canistota passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. His funeral service was held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the chapel at Tieszen...

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Clarke Helen Hoover

89Sioux Falls, SD (formerly of Parker, SD)February 21, 2025Clarke Helen Hoover passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on February 21, 2025, after a short illness.  Visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until...

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Audrey Jane Petersen Jensen

90Sioux Falls, SD (formerly of Irene, SD)February 14, 2025Audrey Jane Petersen was born on December 9, 1934, in Irene, South Dakota to Marius and Hazel Petersen. She was the third child with a brother, Morris and sister, Delilah.She married Keith Jensen on November...

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Pam Johns

60Parker, SDFebruary 19, 2025Pam Johns, 60 of Parker, passed away at her home on February 19, 2025. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the First Church of Monroe. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.Pamela Jo (Muller) Johns...

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Nola Van Beek

65Marion, SDFebruary 2, 2025Nola Van Beek, 65 of Marion, passed away on February 2, 2025 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 14, at Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m....

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Gene Larsen

95Formerly of Sioux FallsJanuary 27, 2025Gene Larsen, 95, formerly of Sioux Falls passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg SD. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 5, at Abiding...

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Jeanne Miller

90Centerville, SDJanuary 30, 2025Jeanne Miller, 90, of Centerville, SD, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Centerville Care and Rehab Center as a result of complications from an infection.Cora Jeanne Miller was born June 26, 1934, to Leslie L. and Dola (Wharton)...

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Marvin Miller

71Parker, SDJanuary 26, 2025Marvin Miller, 71 of Parker, passed away on January 26, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at St. Christina’s Catholic Church, Parker. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones...

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Eldon Wiens

82Dolton, SDJanuary 17, 2025Eldon Wiens, 82 of Dolton, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Bethesda Church, rural Marion. Arrangements provided by...

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Rodney Mikkelsen

74Viborg, SDJanuary 20, 2025Rodney Mikkelsen, 74 of Viborg, passed away at his home on January 20, 2025. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, Viborg. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.Rodney...

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Dena Davis

100Parker, SDJanuary 21, 2025Dena Davis, 100, of Parker, passed away Tuesday, January 21 at Sanford Ava’s House in Sioux Falls.  Funeral services were held on January 25 Bethesda Church.    Dena (Van Gelder) Davis, 100 years old, entered her heavenly home on January...

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Jack Thomson

78Parker, SDJanuary 13, 2025Jack Thomson, 78 of Parker, passed away on January 13, 2025 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor under hospice care. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date at...

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Jim Huber

90Parker, SDJanuary 22, 2025Jim Huber, 90 of Parker, passed away on January 22, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church, Parker. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...

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Donald D. Benson

91Hurley, SDJanuary 14, 2025Donald D. Benson, 91, of Hurley died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg of end stage kidney disease.  Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Hurley with burial...

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Dr. James Howard “Doc” Shaeffer

94Sioux Falls, SDJanuary 12, 2025It is with heavy hearts that our family says goodbye to our beloved patriarch Dr. James Howard “Doc” Shaeffer. Surrounded by his loved ones, Doc passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 94.Doc was born in Canova, SD on...

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Donald James Carlson

62Sioux Falls, SDJanuary 14, 2025Donald James Carlson, better known as Donzo, lived by the motto “Get busy living, or get busy dying”. He loved him some Shawshank Redemption. Donzo was born May 2, 1962, in Vermillion, SD as the fourth child of Roscoe Conway Carlson...

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Jackson Arthur Barker

89Centerville, SDJanuary 12, 2025Jackson Arthur Barker was born May 24, 1935 in Hayti, South Dakota to Hugh and Ila (Williams) Barker. He died January 12, 2025 in Yankton, SD at the age of 89 years.Jack was raised on a farm near Hayti and graduated from Hayti High...

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Diane Rosemary Goodhope (Neuroth)

75Sturgis, SDDecember 19, 2024Diane Rosemary Goodhope (Neuroth), 75, passed away on December 19, 2024. Born on November 12, 1949, in Centerville, South Dakota, Diane was the eldest daughter of Robert and Carol Neuroth (Farms). Her childhood was enriched by the arrival...

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Earle Geide

105Hartford, SDJanuary 4, 2025Earle Geide, 105 of Hartford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4, 2025 surrounded by loved ones after a brief stay in hospice. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural...

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