Obituaries

Ruben "Pal" Wollman

Ruben "Pal" Wollman

Apr 27, 2025

Ruben “Pal” Wollman, 80, of Harrisburg SD passed away on April 27th, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Columba Catholic Church rural Irene, SD. Burial will follow in the St. Columba Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Friday, with a scripture service beginning...

Betty Lynette Highland

Betty Lynette Highland

Apr 25, 2025

Betty Highland was born on January 17, 1948, in Vermillion, South Dakota, to Clifford and Lillian (Aaen) Olson. She entered eternal life on April 25, 2025, at the age of 77.

Betty was raised on the family farm near Mission Hill. She was baptized and confirmed at Vangen Lutheran Church in Mission Hill where she was a lifelong member. She graduated...

Jaden Josiah Tienter-Blue

Jaden Josiah Tienter-Blue

Apr 21, 2025

Jaden Josiah Tienter-Blue, baby boy of Emily Tienter and Adriel Blue, passed away Monday, April 21 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Private family services will be held.

Wanda Young

Wanda Young

Apr 19, 2025

Wanda (Hatch) Young, age 92 of Wakonda passed away peacefully at Wakonda Heritage Manor on April 19th, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 23, at the Hansen Funeral Home in Irene, with visitation beginning at 9:00am. Burial will follow in St. Columbkill Catholic Cemetery rural Wakonda.

She was born April 18th, 1933, in Wakonda to...

James "Jimmy" Buchholz

James "Jimmy" Buchholz

Apr 18, 2025

James "Jimmy" Buchholz, 56, of Vermillion, SD passed away Friday, April 18 at the Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

There are no services planned for Jimmy.

Lynne Brown

Lynne Brown

Apr 17, 2025

Lynne Joy Brown Obituary

Lynne Joy Brown, 80, a long-time resident of Vermillion, South Dakota, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Sister James Hospice in Yankton, SD, after a prolonged illness.

Born Lynne Joy MacPhail on December 21, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she moved with her family to Aberdeen, SD, in 1961. She graduated from Aberdeen's Central High School...

Lanny Gustad

Lanny Gustad

Mar 24, 2025

Lanny Ray Gustad, 82, passed away on March 24, 2025 on his farm near Volin, SD. Known for his spontaneous conversations, empathy towards others, and making personal connections, he made friends wherever he went. Per his request, a private family service will be held at a later date.

Lanny was born February 19, 1943, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Ernest and...

Norma Jean MacArthur

Norma Jean MacArthur

Mar 20, 2025

Norma Jean MacArthur died on March 20, 2025 at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown, SD. She was residing in Sioux Falls, SD prior to going to the nursing home.

Norma Jean MacArthur was born a free spirit on March 4th, 1938. As was her style of doing things in her own way, she started her life waiting for no one. She...

Barbara Hennessey

Barbara Hennessey

Mar 19, 2025

Barbara Jean Hennessey, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on March 19, 2025.

Barb was born August 24, 1941, to Lawrence and Deloris (Davis) Dickens in Sioux City, IA. She grew up in the Morningside area and graduated from East High School in 1960. Barb went on to attend beauty school and worked as a beautician for several years. While...

Lynn Evers

Lynn Evers

Mar 19, 2025

The obituary will be posted when available.

Private family services will be held.

Gene Iverson

Gene Iverson

Mar 18, 2025

Gene Iverson, 86, of Vermillion, SD passed away Tuesday, March 18 at his residence.

Gene was born June 16, 1938, in Vermillion to George and Dora (Lund) Iverson. He attended Meckling Schools and received Bachelors and Masters degrees in Mathematics from the University of South Dakota and a Doctorate from Oklahoma State University. He married Marjorie Nelson on June 30, 1961,...

Tanna Leah Miiller

Tanna Leah Miiller

Mar 13, 2025

Tanna Leah Miiller, age 55, of Vermillion, SD, passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with ovarian cancer. Tanna was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

Born on March 17th, 1969, in Wichita, Kansas, Tanna was the oldest of four children. She dedicated her life to education, family, and the pursuit of knowledge. She graduated from Mount...

Cheryl Dee Jorgensen

Cheryl Dee Jorgensen

Mar 11, 2025

Cheryl Dee Jorgensen,82, of Viborg passed away March 11, 2025, at the Lennox Assisted Living Center in Lennox, SD.

Funeral services will be 10:00am, March 22, 2025, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Viborg, SD. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Viborg, SD. The family suggests casual dress. Packers jerseys welcomed.

A Celebration Memorial...

John David Hazen

John David Hazen

Feb 23, 2025

   John David Hazen, 76, of Volin, SD died Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.   John was born June 29, 1948, in Yankton, SD to John and Alma (Larson) Hazen.   John attended K-12 grade at Volin, SD and then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Southern State College at Springfield, SD.   After...

James "Jim" Orr

James "Jim" Orr

Feb 14, 2025

James "Jim" Robert Orr, 54, of Vermillion, SD, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, while "wintering" in Goodyear, AZ. He was often described as a big teddy bear who gave the best hugs. Jim's kind heart, patience, dedication to his family and friends, and unwavering spirit will be remembered by all who knew him.

Jim was born on November 26,...

Lucille Lansing

Lucille Lansing

Jan 29, 2025

 Lucille Bryant Lansing, 100, of Vermillion, SD passed away Wednesday, January 29, at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital with her family by her side.

 Lucille Bryant was born on April 12, 1924 at home in Madison, WI to Bertrum and Martha (Olson) Bryant. The doctor wrote April 11th on her birth certificate, while her mother said the birth happened after midnight. Lucy...

Twila Sweeney

Twila Sweeney

Jan 28, 2025

Twila Ann Sweeney, 27, of Sioux Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 28 at the Sanford USD Medical Center due to complications related to COVID and related breathing problems. 

Twila was born in Bismark, ND on November 11, 1997. She grew up in Vermillion, graduating from Vermillion High School in 2016. She worked in a variety of jobs over the years in...

Vernon Abild

Vernon Abild

Jan 23, 2025

Vernon L. Abild was born on July 20th, 1927, at 9:00 am in Pleasant Valley Township, Clay County, South Dakota to Rudolph and Ida (Lovejoy) Abild. His arrival was assisted by his father’s sister, Dr. Isabel Abild. 

When he was 2 ½ years old, his father died, leaving management of the family row crop and feeding operation in the hands of...

Marvin William "Bill" Huber

Marvin William "Bill" Huber

Jan 21, 2025

 Marvin William “Bill” Huber Jr., 88, of Vermillion, SD passed away on Tuesday, January 21 at the Sanford Vermillion hospital.

 Bill was born December 16, 1936 in Menno, SD to Marvin and Esther (Hertz) Huber. He attended school in Menno, and after graduating in 1954, Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served until 1957, spending much of the...

Jana McDonald

Jana McDonald

Jan 19, 2025

The wonderful Jana McDonald, 88, of Vermillion, SD passed away Sunday January 19, 2025 at Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Visitation will be Sunday January 26 at Hansen Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 pm in Vermillion with a prayer service to follow at 7:00 pm. Visitation starts at 1:00 pm and funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Monday January 27 at...