Obituaries

Terence C. "Terry" Taggart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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...

Ramona "Mona" Bye (Ruelle)

Ramona "Mona" Bye (Ruelle)

Jul 21, 2021

Ramona “Mona” Bye, 79, of Vermillion, SD passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her residence. Ramona Ruelle was born October 5, 1941 in Vermillion, to Robert and Madge (Kuzee) Ruelle. She was raised and attended school in Vermillion, after graduation, she was united in marriage to Douglas Gene Bye on September 17, 1960. Mona and Doug lived on the...

David Ray Nielsen

David Ray Nielsen

Jul 13, 2021

David Ray Nielsen of Sioux Falls formerly of Viborg, SD passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021 at Avera Mckennan Hospital In Sioux Falls surrounded by his loved ones. A memorial Service will be held 10:00AM Monday July 26, 2021 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00PM Sunday July 25, 2021 at the Hansen Funeral Home, Irene. David...

Kerry Jeanne Doyle

Kerry Jeanne Doyle

Jul 11, 2021

Kerry Jeanne Doyle and her twin, Christopher John, were born in Deadwood, SD on Nov. 11, 1966 to Jack and Lois Doyle of Lead, SD. She was named for County Kerry in Ireland, from where her grandparents emigrated, and in honor of her godmother, Jeanne Joyce Blide. Throughout her life, Kerry shared her home with her parents, who—along with six...

Jean Watts

Jean Watts

Jul 5, 2021

Jean M. Watts passed away July 5, 2021 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 90. A Memorial gathering will take place at the Hansen Funeral Home, Vermillion July 24, 2021 from 5:00pm-7:00pm with a prayer service beginning at 6:00pm. Jean was born to Franklin T and Wilma (Garwood) Rees December 31, 1930...

Kelly Barrett

Kelly Barrett

Jul 2, 2021

Kelly Patrick Barrett, 54 of Vermillion, SD passed away early Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1967 in Hartford, CT to Robert and Julia (Dressler) Barrett, he attended Buckley High School. He was married two times prior to his death. Kelly is survived by his daughter, Alyssa M. Barrett of Vermillion, SD and...

Raymond H Erickson

Raymond H Erickson

Jun 26, 2021

Raymond Harlon Erickson, 77, of Jefferson, passed away June 26, 2021, at UnityPoint Hospital-St. Luke’s in Sioux City, IA due to health complications. Public Visitation will be held at Hansen Funeral Home, Vermillion June 30, 2021 from 9:30AM-11:00AM. Service will begin at 11:00AM. Services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Hansen Funeral Home in Vermillion, SD at 11:00...

Vickie Hixon

Vickie Hixon

Jun 23, 2021

Victoria E. Hixon, 77 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at LifeScape Group Home in Sioux Falls. Victoria E. Hixon was born august 18, 1943 to Harry and Alzada (Bymers) Hixon. She was the youngest of 12 children. Vickie was raised on a farm near Frankfort, SD until moving to Aberdeen. There after the passing of...

Ruth Engman (Pollman)

Ruth Engman (Pollman)

Jun 21, 2021

Ruth Pollman Engman Ruth Engman Wakonda resident of more than 70 years passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at the Wakonda Heritage Manor at the age of 102. Ruth was born March 19, 1919 in Freeman SD to Elisabeth Hofer Pollman and Jacob J. Pollman. Her father was a businessman in Freeman and her mother was a housewife raising Ruth...

Joseph D. Hoffman

Joseph D. Hoffman

Jun 20, 2021

Joseph David Hoffman, 61, of Vermillion, SD passed away Sunday, June 20 in Avoca, Iowa. Joseph David Hoffman born May 1, 1960, in Viborg, SD to Geraldine (Johnson) Hoffman and Joseph B. Hoffman, went peacefully in his sleep to his heavenly reward on June 20th. Joe spent the early years of his life living on his maternal grandmother’s farm, located...

Cheryl Ruring (Vasek)

Cheryl Ruring (Vasek)

Jun 15, 2021

Cheryl Lynette Ruring (Vasek), 48, of Vermillion SD, passed away at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls on June 15th, 2021, from complications of TTP, she was surrounded by family and friends. Throughout her life she had 3 sisters and 2 brothers, she also had 5 children and several beloved pets. She is survived by her Parents, Mable...

Virginia A. Bakke

Virginia A. Bakke

Jun 11, 2021

Virginia Ann Bakke, 85, of Irene, SD passed peacefully on June 11, 2021 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman, SD. A public visitation will be held Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at the Hansen Funeral Home, Irene. A private graveside service will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Irene, SD. Virginia was born to Walter and Mildred (Brown) Larsen...