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Mary Cooper Merrigan
Oct 11, 2021
The world lost one of its most beautiful smiles and souls on October 11, 2021. After a valiant battle with brain cancer, Mary Jo Cooper Merrigan passed away peacefully at home in Vermillion, SD, surrounded by loved ones. Mary was born to Beanie and Ruby Cooper on May 14, 1960, in Algona, IA. The sixth of nine children, she quickly...
Ardith Baer (Olson)
Oct 7, 2021
Ardith M. Baer (Pederson) entered her eternal treasure on October 7, 2021. She was the youngest of five children born on May 8, 1927 to Herman and Della Olson on a farm near Sheldon, ND. After high school she joined the US Cadet Nurse Corps which concluded at the end of WWII. She then attended St. Luke’s Nursing School in...
Brooklyn Cross (Hall)
Oct 7, 2021
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Karen S. Kaeberle
Oct 6, 2021
Karen S. Kaeberle of Meckling, SD passed away on October 6, 2021 from cancer. She is preceded in death by her father Alfred (Stub) and mother Florence Kaeberle, Sister Colleen Kaeberle and brother-in-law Milo Apland. She is survived by her sister Kathleen Apland, niece Sheila Apland-Ottenbacher, husband Gary, their son William, nephew Stuart Apland and wife Melissa. Karen is also...
James McCulloch
Sep 25, 2021
James E. McCulloch, 74, of Vermillion, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. McCulloch and Florence B. McCulloch (Dorn) and his beloved black lab, Maggie. He is survived by his two brothers, Douglas C. McCulloch (Barbara Nelson) and Scott A. McCulloch (Jennifer), his sister, Linda J. McCulloch (James...
Richard James "Dick" Slowey
Sep 21, 2021
Richard James “Dick” Slowey, 75, of Yankton and formerly of Irene, SD passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Dick was born to James and Monica (Healy) Slowey in Yankton, SD on September 3, 1946. He grew up in Irene, SD and was drafted by the United States Marine Corp. He served in...
Richard "Dick" Gregoire
Sep 17, 2021
Richard F. “Dick” Gregoire, 78, of Wakonda, SD passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021 at the Centerville Care and Rehab Center in Centerville, SD. Dick was born November 14, 1942 in Vermillion, SD to Raoul and Blanche (Seney) Gregoire. He attended Lodi Country School and Wakonda High School. Dick enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1964 and was...
Kermit Lewis Knutson
Sep 16, 2021
Kermit Lewis Knutson, age 77 of Irene, SD, died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg, SD. Kermit was born to Elwyn “Bud” and Elvera Knutson on February 27, 1944 on their family farm in Centerville, SD. Kermit graduated from Irene High School in 1963. Kermit met the love of his life, Arnetta (Drugley), while...
James Harvey "Jim" Sorensen
Sep 15, 2021
James (Jim) Harvey Sorensen, age 76, of Vermillion, South Dakota passed away Wednesday, September 15th 2021 at the Sanford USD Medical Center after a quick and hard fought battle with cancer. Jim was born on October 4th, 1944 and was raised on the family farm south of Vermillion. He graduated from Vermillion High School before serving in the National Guard....
Terence C. "Terry" Taggart
Sep 11, 2021
Terence C. “Terry” Taggart, 86, of Vermillion, SD passed away Saturday, September 11 unexpectedly at his residence. Terry was born February 2, 1935 in Sioux City, Iowa to Thomas and Gertrude (Brennan)Taggart. He graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1954 and graduated from Loras College in 1958 with his Bachelor’s degree in English and History. He attended graduate school...
Roger K. Kugler
Sep 6, 2021
Roger K. Kugler, 82, of Vermillion, SD, passed away Monday, September 6, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Roger was born October 22, 1938, in Mott, ND, to parents Karl Kugler and Magdelina Eder. He attended public schools in Chewelah, WA, graduating in 1956. He attended Eastern Washington State College in Cheney, WA, graduating with his Bachelor of...
Nadine Jensen
Sep 3, 2021
Nadine Jensen, 83, of Wakonda, SD passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 3, 2021. A public visitation will be held at the Hansen Funeral Home, Irene Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 5:00-7:00PM. Funeral Service will be at the United Church of Christ in Centerville with a graveside service to follow at Union Cemetery, rural Wakonda. A lunch...
Elmer Lewis Mount
Aug 24, 2021
Elmer Lewis Mount, 93, of Sioux Falls, SD formerly of Vermillion, SD passed away Tuesday, August 24 at Touchmark at All Saints in Sioux Falls. Elmer was born March 18, 1928 in Vermillion to Clarence “Click” and Gladys (Uecker) Mount. He graduated from Vermillion High School and served in the Army. He married Beverly Pierce, the love of his life,...
Lloyd Harless
Aug 16, 2021
LLOYD HARLESS (July 8, 1948 - Aug 16, 2021) ● a man’s man. ● a very gentle man. ● epitome of good sportsmanship, competing fiercely but never losing his temper. ● gracious in victory and defeat. ● four-year starter and senior football captain for Sioux Falls College (now USF). ● a leader and example for many but preferred the role...
Carol W. Vognild
Aug 9, 2021
Carol Wynn Vognild passed away peacefully Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 76. A graveside service will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Union Cemetery, rural Wakonda, SD. Following the graveside service a gathering will be held at The Pit in Wakonda from 4:00-6:00 PM to jointly celebrate the lives of Darrell And Carol Vognild....
Howard G. Anderson
Jul 29, 2021
Howard G. Anderson, 78, died of natural causes July 22 at his Vermillion home. A former Sioux Falls resident, Anderson was born in Millville, NJ and was a United States Army veteran. He was a skilled historical building renovator with Karen Muenster’s Historic Properties in Sioux Falls and Vermillion. A remembrance time in memory of Howard is scheduled for 2:30...
Mike
Jul 27, 2021
Mike was born to Donald, and Mary K. (Hood) Stewart on May 9th, 1964 in Vermillion. He was the baby of the family, with five older siblings. Mike had several nieces and nephews by the time he was a teenager, and he was everyone’s favorite uncle. The only question was, who was his favorite niece or nephew? Mike grew up...
Dorothy Moses (Watkins)
Jul 24, 2021
On Saturday, July 24, Dorothy Eileen Moses passed away peacefully at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Dorothy was born in Springfield, Illinois on August 4, 1924 to Almeda and Alvin Watkins. Dorothy grew up in Ashland, Illinois where she attended a one-room schoolhouse and was the only student in her grade. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Shurtleff...
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