John E. "Jack" Powell
Apr 20, 2020
John Edwin (“Jack”) Powell was born June 21, 1936 in the Reading, Pennsylvania hospital to Vernon and Theresa (Speece) Powell, and was welcomed home by older brother Robert and sister Ann. He spent four years in West Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. His family then moved to Chicago, Illinois where his parents went to Bethany Biblical Institute to enter the ministry. They took...
Fredrick M. "Fred" Gilbertson
Apr 19, 2020
Fredrick “Fred” M. Gilbertson, 89 of Irene, SD passed away April 19, 2020 at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Irene. Fred was born May 8, 1930 in Flandreau, SD to Albert and Hattie (Powers) Gilbertson. He grew up on the family homestead. After graduation, he moved out west where he resided in Wenatchee, WA and worked in the apple orchards....
Carl L. "Larry" Edwards
Apr 8, 2020
Carl “Larry” Edwards, 74, of Vermillion, SD passed away Wednesday, April 8 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Larry was born October 5, 1945 in Anthon, IA to Elmer and Pauline (Livermore) Edwards. He lived in many places in Iowa before moving to Meckling, SD in 1959 and eventually to Vermillion. He attended Vermillion High School and...
Charles Arthur "Chuck" Denzin
Apr 5, 2020
Charles Arthur “Chuck” Denzin Jr., 82, of Wakonda, SD, passed away April 5, 2020 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Due to the current health restrictions, a private funeral/burial service will be held for Chuck’s daughters only. Charles was born February 15, 1938 to Charles and Marie (Ruck) Denzin in Armour, SD. He grew up in Wakonda and...
Charles Hansen
Apr 4, 2020
Charles Hansen, 81 of Viborg, SD passed away Saturday April 4, 2020 unexpectedly at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to Covid-19. For obituary and online condolences, visit hansenfuneralhome.com. Charles Hansen was born July 7th, 1938 to Harvey and Myrtle (Petersen) Hansen in Viborg, SD. Charles attended and graduated from Viborg Public...
David A. Aune
Mar 30, 2020
David Alan Aune, 69, passed away peacefully at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital on 3/30/2020. David was born 5/23/1950 to Arthur and Edla Aune of rural Volin, SD. He grew up with six siblings on the family farm and attended Yankton High School. He attended the University of South Dakota and the University of Seattle with a focus on geology. David...
Gladys M Lien (Mednansky)
Mar 26, 2020
Gladys Mednansky Lien, age 91, Volin, S.D., died on March 26, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg, SD. Gladys Mednansky was born on May 11, 1928, to Mike and Emma Mednansky. She was one of 14 children. The family lived in Cottonwood and Philip before moving to a homestead north of Kadoka. She completed 12 years of...
Joseph T. "Tim" O'Connor
Mar 2, 2020
Joseph T. (Tim) O’Connor, 79, of Vermillion, SD passed away Monday, March 2 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Tim was born September 12, 1940 in Sioux City, IA to Joseph P. and Margaret (Darcy) O’Connor. He graduated from Hollywood High School in Los Angeles, CA and attended the University of South Dakota. Among his various endeavors he worked as...
Donald Lewis "Don" Jorgensen
Feb 25, 2020
Donald Lewis Jorgensen, 89, passed away on February 25, 2020 at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg, SD. Don was born July 31, 1930 to Lewis and Esther (Nielsen) Jorgensen at home, rural Hurley, SD. Don joined the US Marine Corp and served in the Korean War Conflict from January 1952 to December of 1953 as a photographer. Upon returning...
Joyce Jane Davis (Stephenson)
Feb 21, 2020
Joyce J. Davis, 85, of Vermillion, SD passed away with her family by her side, Friday, February 21, 2020 at Sanford Vermillion Hospital. Joyce Jane Stephenson was born December 16, 1934 in Vermillion, SD to George and Viva (Groves) Stephenson. She grew up in the Vermillion area and graduated from Meckling High School. Joyce worked in the banking industry for...
Patrick Glenn Wingen
Feb 16, 2020
Patrick Glenn Wingen, 70, of Vermillion, SD passed away surrounded by his family on February 16, 2020 after a brief stay at Naples Community Hospital in Florida. Pat was born January 9, 1950 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Deadwood, SD. He was the son of Ernest and Marie (Schaefbauer) Wingen. He was baptized into the Catholic faith at the hospital...
Kayleen Ann Deacon (Jorgensen)
Feb 11, 2020
Kayleen (Jorgensen) Johnson-Deacon (79) of Volin, SD, formally of Yankton, SD, passed away on February 11, 2020 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor, in Wakonda, SD, surrounded by family. We lost a family member and friend while heaven gained a ray of light. Kay was known for her kind heart and endless love of children. She was a dedicated wife, mother,...
Jerry F. Sealey
Jan 24, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Jerry F. Sealey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Daryl James Peterson
Jan 19, 2020
Daryl James Peterson was born October 10th, 1931 in Wakonda, SD to Louie and Emma Peterson. Daryl graduated from Volin High School in 1950. After High School, he went into the United States Air Force Infantry in 1951 and became active May 6, 1952 to February 5, 1954. He was injured in Korea and received two honorary purple hearts. Daryl...
Walter Thomas
Jan 11, 2020
Walter Thomas, 63, of Vermillion, SD passed away Saturday, January 11 at his residence after a battle with cancer. Walter was born January 3, 1957 in Sidney, NE to Laverne and Rosemary (Peetz) Thomas, Walter attended school in Sidney and attended the University of Washington. He served in the Navy from 1975-1979 and married Becky Rivers on June 23, 1979....
David Christensen
Jan 11, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for David Christensen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Frank W Martz
Jan 7, 2020
Frank W. Martz, 90, of Wakonda, SD, passed away peacefully at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg, SD, on January 7, 2020, after a short illness. Frank was born on November 9, 1929, in Iowa to Elsie (Bridgeman) and Oliver Martz. He attended country school through eighth grade before he began working for local farmers. Frank operated heavy equipment helping build...
Frank Orr
Jan 5, 2020
Franklin F. Orr, 76, of Vermillion, SD passed away Sunday, January 5 at his home with family by his side. Frank was born November 18, 1943 to Roland (Bud) and Eileen Orr at Dakota Hospital in Vermillion. He attended Spring Hill Country School and graduated from Wakonda High School in May 1962. He enjoyed playing football and running track. He...
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