Obituaries

Gaylord Fred Hansen

83 Hartford, SD December 28, 2025 Gaylord Fred Hansen, born June 9, 1942, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, at Sanford Hospice Cottage, surrounded by his family. Gaylord was born at the Mitchell hospital to Clifford and Elliner Hansen. His early childhood...

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Marvin Eugene Jensen

82 Sioux Falls, SD January 2, 2026 Marvin Eugene Jensen was born August 27, 1943, in Manitowoc, WI and passed on January 2, 2026 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be at Our Saviors Lutheran Church on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch...

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Priscilla Landsman

95 Centerville, SD December 24, 2025 Priscilla Landsman, age 95 of Centerville, was called home to her Savior on December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Priscilla Ann (Peterson) Landsman was born July 3, 1930 in Washburn, North Dakota, to Ellsworth...

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Phyllis “Rosie” Johnson

85 Newell, SD December 15, 2025 Phyllis “Rosie” Johnson, 85, of Newell, SD passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 15, 2025.  A Celebration of Life will be conducted by the family at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction...

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Carol Sunbeam Nielsen

86 Omaha, NE December 26, 2025 Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Carol Sunbeam Nielsen, passed away peacefully in Omaha, Nebraska early Friday morning, December 26, 2025, after her earthly struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease came to an end. Her warmth and...

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Donald Hookie

83 Centerville, SD December 23, 2025 Donald Hookie, of Centerville, South Dakota, passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Sioux Falls VA Cottage on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Don will be remembered for his witty personality and generous spirit—qualities that...

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Juliann Marie Haiar

94 Marion, SD (formerly of Alexandria, SD) December 26, 2025 Juliann Marie Haiar, age 94, of Marion, SD (formerly of Alexandria, SD) died Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Tieszen Memorial Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026 at...

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Michael Bruce Lee

69 Loudon, TN December 15, 2025 Michael Bruce Lee, age 69, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and dear friends. Michael is survived by his bride of 41 years, Diane Lee; his son, Taylor Lee; daughter-in-law, Alexis Reddish...

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Margaret Rand

75 Parker, SD December 18, 2025 Margaret Rand, 75 of Parker, passed away on December 18, 2025 at the Sanford USD Medical Center surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church, Parker. Arrangements provided...

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Connie Andal

89 Parker, SD November 29, 2025 Connie Andal, 89 of Parker, passed away surrounded by her family on November 29, 2025 at the Centerville Care and Rehab Center. Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home,...

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Dennis Nile Buseman

78 Viborg, SD December 10, 2025 Dennis Nile Buseman was born June 22, 1947 in Sioux Falls, SD to Henry and Annetta (Bartels) Buseman. He died December 10, 2025 at his home in Viborg, SD at the age of 78 years. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025...

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Jerry Kaufman

74 Marion, SD December 8, 2025 Jerry Kaufman, 74 of Marion, passed away on December 8, 2025. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones...

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Wayne Ebright

81 Worthing, SD December 8, 2025 Wayne Ebright, of Worthing, SD, passed from this life in the early morning hours of December 8, 2025 at the age of 81. Services were held with arrangements by Jarman Family Funeral Home. Wayne Allen Ebright was born in Parkston, SD on...

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Charles “Chuck” Wirth

73 Hurley, SD November 25, 2025 Charles “Chuck” Wirth was born on November 18, 1953 in Sioux Falls, SD to Ralph and Marilyn (Stoddard) Wirth. He is the oldest of six children. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1972 and went on to receive his Masters in Agronomy...

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James A. “Jim” Olson

90 Hurley, SD November 24, 2025 James A. “Jim” Olson, 90 of Hurley, passed away on November 24, 2025 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Hurley. Arrangements provided...

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Ralph Erickson

75 Parker, SD November 23, 2025 Ralph was born October 1, 1950 to Marvin and Kay Erickson in Sioux Falls, SD. He died on November 23, 2025 at his home where he had resided for the last 64 years. For the last year, Ralph fought a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral...

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Deb Diercks

70 Centerville, SD November 22, 2025 Deb Diercks died on November 22, 2025.  Deborah Louise (Orazem) Diercks, daughter of Charles and Shirley (Spillum) Orazem, was born on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1955, in Duluth, MN.   Her parents divorced shortly...

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Lamara Kuck

81 Parker, SD November 22, 2025 Lamara Kuck, 81 of Parker, passed away on November 22, 2025 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...

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Lloyd Ernest Hammerstrom

96 Lennox, SD November 19, 2025 Lloyd Ernest Hammerstrom, of Lennox, South Dakota passed from this life on November 19, 2025 in Viborg at the age of 96. Lloyd was born in Sioux Falls on July 25, 1929 to parents Clarence and Esther (Marks) Hammerstrom. He was raised in...

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Delbert Laverne “Perk” Perkins

88 Battle Ground, WA November 12, 2025 Delbert Laverne “Perk” Perkins, 88, of Battle Ground, Washington, died November 12, 2025, surrounded by family, at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. He was born on November 30, 1936 in Hurley, South Dakota to Verne and Mary...

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