Obituaries

Jaquelyn Dee Rita Merrigan

88Formerly of Hurley SDNovember 24, 2023Jaquelyn went to the Lord peacefully and with family Nov. 24, after receiving last rites, in accordance with her Catholic upbringing.Jacque was born in Parker, South Dakota to her loving parents Deloss and Leila (Thompson). She...

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Ralph Wirth

89Hurley, SDDecember 22, 2023Ralph Wirth, 89 of Hurley, passed away at his home on December 22, 2023. Funeral Service where held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hurley. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.Ralph...

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Sam Clark Rundell

81St. Louis, MODecember 21, 2023Sam Clark Rundell, 81, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on December 21, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born October 2, 1942 to the late Maurice (Dugie) and Ruth (nee Clark) Rundell in Hawarden,...

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Janine Marie Horner

75,Delmont, SDDecember 12, 2023A Celebration of Janine’s life, was held Friday, December 22, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner, SD. Burial will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery in Wagner. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner is in charge of arrangements.Janine “Jan” Marie...

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Emily Jean Gross

36Sturgis, SDDecember 14, 2023Emily Jean Gross, of Sturgis, SD and a native of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2023. She was only 36 years old. Our family is heartbroken by this loss.Emily was born on February 13, 1987 to Gene and Gayle Gross. She...

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Barbara Jean Lundberg

85Beresford, SDDecember 11, 2023Barbara Jean Lundberg was born July 22, 1938 in Beresford, South Dakota to Oscar and Elna (Larson) Lundberg. She died December 11, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska with loved ones near, at the age of 85 years old.Barbara attended grade school...

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Gerard Muller

20Parker, SDDecember 9, 2023Gerard Muller, 20 of Parker, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 from injuries in an automobile accident. Funeral services where held Friday, December 15, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tea with burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Gerard...

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Phyllis D. Erickson

98Viborg, SDDecember 10, 2023,Phyllis D. Erickson, age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Viborg Pioneer Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness with family at her side. Funeral services where held on Friday, December 15, at 1:30 p.m., at...

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Collin Hlavac

18Viborg, SDDecember 9, 2023Collin Hlavac, 18 of Viborg, passed away on December 9, 2023 from injuries in an automobile accident. Funeral Services where held Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Viborg-Hurley High School Gym.. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones...

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Helen Bjordal Miller

98Centerville, SDNovember 30, 2023Helen Bjordal, daughter of the late Hans Bjordal and Elvira Bervin Bjordal, was born April 12, 1928 in Clay County, South Dakota.Preceded in death by her husband, of 71 years, Vernon E. Miller, and her parents, brother and...

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Marjorie P. Knutson

100Viborg, SDDecember 15, 2023Marjorie P. Knutson was born September 29, 1923 to Arthur and Pauline (Bleich) Engman in Vermillion, South Dakota. She passed away December 15, 2023 at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg, SD at the age of 100 years, two months and 16...

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Kaydence Marie Nygaard

19Beresford, SDDecember 9, 2023Kaydence Marie Nygaard was born June 17, 2004 to Josh and CoDee (Spoonemore) Nygaard in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She died December 9, 2023 due to injuries sustained in an auto accident at the age of 19 years.Kaydence was raised in...

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Donald Tengquist

76Viborg, S.D.December 6, 2023Donald Tengquist, 76 of Viborg, son of Lois (Christensen) and Howard Tengquist, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his home of natural causes. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Turkey Valley...

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Harlan Dale Miller

63Mitchell, S.D.Saturday, December 2, 2023Harlan Dale Miller, age 63, of Mitchell, SD died Saturday, December 2, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services where held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Harvest Community Church in Mitchell,...

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Dr. Gregory Schaefer

74Nampa, IDNovember 28, 2023Born February 13, 1949, in Hudson, SD, he was the son of Norman and Dorothy Schaefer of Centerville, S.D. He married Pamela Lewis in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1974.Dr. Schaefer practiced OB-GYN for 32 years in Nampa, I.D. The last 24 years was...

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Helen Bjordal Miller

95November 30, 2023Helen Bjordal, daughter of the late Hans Bjordal and Elvira Bervin Bjordal, was born April 12, 1928 in Clay County, South Dakota.Preceded in death by her husband, of 71 years, Vernon E. Miller, and her parents, brother and sister-in-law Allan and...

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Jesse Jongeling

59Chancellor, SDDecember 5, 2023Memorial services for Jesse Jongeling, 59, will be held on Saturday, December 16th at Chancellor Reformed Church at 1:30 p.m., with family present visitation one hour prior to the service. Dindot-Klusmann Funeral Home, Lennox, is in...

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Marvin Dale Dahlin

90Yankton, SDDecember 9, 2023,Marvin Dale Dahlin, 90, of Yankton, SD passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton, following a brief illness. Funeral Services where held at Hansen Funeral Home- Irene on Wednesday,...

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Megan Rollag

17Freeman, SDDecember 2, 2023Megan Rollag, age 17, passed away on December 2, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident. Megan was born on May 12, 2006, to Shane Rollag and Tabitha Schoenwald in Sioux Falls, SD. From the very beginning, she brought immeasurable joy...

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Karen Kay Ellis

75Centerville, SDDecember 5, 2023Karen Kay Ellis returned home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023.Karen was born July 13, 1948 to Boyd and Loreen (Olsen) Knudson. She attended Centerville Public School and graduated in 1966. Shortly afterwards, she...

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