Obituaries

Richard Petterson

Richard Petterson

Nov 17, 2021

Richard Petterson, 78, of Canton, SD passed away Wednesday, November 17 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Richard was born November 10, 1943, in Canton, to Al and Bernice (Hodne) Petterson. He farmed in the Canton area all his life as well as trucking to 48 states. He traveled to many different areas of the world and...

Dennis B Nelson

Dennis B Nelson

Nov 15, 2021

Dennis B. Nelson, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 15, 2021. Dennis was born April 14, 1938, to Irvie and Vivian Nelson. He graduated from Viborg High School in 1956. Dennis married Grace Nelson on February 25, 1961, at the United Methodist Church in Hurley. They farmed by Hurley for many years until a tornado destroyed...

Anthony Edelen

Anthony Edelen

Nov 13, 2021

Anthony Edelen, age 44, of Vermillion, SD passed away unexpectedly following a biking trip to Moab, UT with his brother on November 13, 2021. He was born in Vermillion, SD during a blizzard, at home, on November 9, 1977 into the arms of his Grandmother, Dr. Marjorie H. Beaty. He graduated from Vermillion High School in 1996 where he ran...

Barbara T Bernard

Barbara T Bernard

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara Therese Bernard, 92 of Vermillion, SD passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Sanford Vermillion Care Center. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Bernard. A public visitation will be held at St. Agnes Church, Vermillion on Thursday, November 18, 2021, starting at 5...

Tina Marie Jensen (Jensen)

Tina Marie Jensen (Jensen)

Nov 9, 2021

Tina Marie Jensen, 47, of Vermillion, SD passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Sanford Vermillion Hospital. Tina was born on June 4, 1974, in Yankton, SD to Sandra (Sykora) and Gerald Jensen. She grew up in Irene and graduated from Irene High School. Tina enjoyed playing with tractors and cars in the sandbox as a kid. She also enjoyed...

Obed Gerald Irving Haugen

Obed Gerald Irving Haugen

Nov 6, 2021

Obed Gerald Irving Haugen passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be 2:00PM, Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Irene. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Obed was born July 23, 1935, to Bernt and Mildred (Hevle) Haugen. He grew up in Irene,...

Kenton Kaye "Spud" Jensen

Kenton Kaye "Spud" Jensen

Nov 3, 2021

Kenton Kaye Jensen “Spud”, 60 of Irene, died unexpectedly at his residence in Irene, SD on November 3, 2021. Spud was born on January 26th, 1961, in Vermillion, SD to Dean and Faye Jensen. He grew up and attended Irene School in Irene, SD. He married Deena Andersen (Walraven) and in 1980 they had their daughter, Amy Jensen. While living...

Irene Iverson

Irene Iverson

Oct 30, 2021

Irene C. Iverson, 91, Vermillion SD passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Sanford Care Center, Vermillion. Her family was with her through virtual prayer, and presence at her side. Having been given a long life on Earth, she was called home by her Lord and Savior, and was greeted in Heaven by the many loved ones who...

Melvin D Anglin

Melvin D Anglin

Oct 28, 2021

Melvin Dean Anglin passed away October 28 at Sanford Care Center in Vermillion ,SD at the age of 91. A public Memorial Service will be held 10:00AM, November, 5, 2021 at the Hansen Funeral Home, Vermillion. Melvin was born June 6, 1930 in Vermillion, SD to Albert and Esther Anglin. Melvin grew up and attended school in Vermillion. He joined...

Mary Cooper Merrigan

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...

Stella LaBelle

Stella LaBelle

Oct 10, 2021

Obituary will be posted when available.

Ardyce Pike

Ardyce Pike

Oct 8, 2021

Obituary will be posted when available.

Brooklyn Cross (Hall)

Brooklyn Cross (Hall)

Oct 7, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Brooklyn Cross (Hall). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Ardith Baer (Olson)

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...

Karen S. Kaeberle

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

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

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

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

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

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....