Feb 21, 2019

JoAnne [Baker] Beringer passed away on February 21, 2019 in Vermillion. JoAnne was born in Scotland, SD to Stanley and Martha Baker on May 28, 1932. She went to high school in Scotland. She married Ken Beringer on May 24, 1952 in Tyndall, SD. She attended Southern State Teachers College where she obtained her teaching certificate and taught country school...

Feb 21, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Geraldine Ruth Moriarty. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Feb 15, 2019

George F. Kjeldseth of Irene, SD, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 after a brief, but courageous battle with glioblastoma. George was born on July 21, 1946 in Trenton, New Jersey, to Milburn and Lois (Hoxeng) Kjeldseth of Volin, SD. He spent his childhood on the family farm, training horses, showing livestock in 4-H, and playing multiple sports. He...

Feb 15, 2019

Berwyn Wayne Svoboda, 94, Vermillion, died Friday, Feb 15, 2019 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, at United Church of Christ, Vermillion, with the Rev. Steve Miller officiating. A viewing will be held at the church on Friday evening, March 1, from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Arrangements are under...

Feb 13, 2019

Scott Marvin Hinseth, the son of Marvin (Charlotte) Hinseth and Sheryl (Hans) Zink, was born September 9, 1968 in Viborg, SD. Scott peacefully passed away on February 13th, 2019 at the age of 50, in his home surrounded by family and friends. Scott graduated from Irene High School in 1986. He went on to graduate from South Dakota State University...

Feb 12, 2019

In Memory of Harold Buchmann. By David A. Bringman. . ..... "I'm old! The only thing I want to do is not hurt anybody. Don't cause anybody any trouble." Harold said those exact words to me just a couple of years ago. Truth is he lived his life that way. A kind and gentle man. Didn't have a mean bone...

Feb 11, 2019

Connie Wulff, 67, of Vermillion, SD, passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA, on February 11, 2019. Connie was born in Chamberlain, SD, on February 7, 1952. She grew up in Pierre and graduated from Riggs High School in 1970. She went on to earn her degree in wildlife biology from South Dakota State University. After...

Feb 4, 2019

Teresa L. (Bak) Rempp, 60, of Irene, SD passed away on February 4, 2019 at Avera Sister James Care Center and Hospice House in Yankton, SD. Teresa was born in Yankton, SD on July 30, 1958 to Erlin and Carol (Peterson) Bak. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Teresa grew up in Irene and attended Irene Public...

Feb 3, 2019

Jan 29, 2019

Ronald “Ron” Lynn Nelson, 65, a farmer, hog producer and avid hunter, passed away at his home on January 29, 2019 after a ten-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Ron was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Lynnette (Young) and Donald Nelson on November 28, 1953. He graduated from Wakonda High School in 1972 and attended South Dakota State University...

Jan 28, 2019

Marlene Fay (Svanda) Hansen passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Sunset Manor in Irene, South Dakota. Marlene was born on July 3, 1941 to Thomas and Tillie (Kucera) Svanda. Marlene’s first love was also born on that date, her twin sister, Marcene May, who is 15 minutes older. They joined their half-brother, Melvin Vellek, and lived on...

Jan 24, 2019

Ardell was born on May 23, 1929 in rural Hurley to Harvey & Lillie (Sorensen) Jensen. She attended country school and graduated from Hurley High School. After high school she attended Southern State School in Springfield where she received her teaching certificate. She taught school for 8 years. She was united in marriage to Clinton Davis in 1950 at Spring...

Jan 24, 2019

Roland (Ron) Charles Orr was born May 2,1945 to Bud and Eileen (Ovesen) Orr at Dakota Hospital, Vermillion, SD. Ron died peacefully at his home in Vermillion, SD on January 24, 2019. Ron moved to the Bluff Road with his family in 1947. He attended Spring Hill Country School until the 7th grade and graduated from Wakonda High School in...

Jan 21, 2019

Jeannette Marie (Andre) Brown, 66 of Irene, SD, died January 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Her final days were spent surrounded in love with her husband, children, grandchildren, and brothers & sisters. She was born in Viborg, SD on May 15, 1952 to Ralph and Iona (Johnson) Andre. Jeannette grew up on...

Jan 18, 2019

USD Professor Emeritus E. Howard Coker, 84, was released from this earthly life on Friday, January 18, at Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Earl Howard Coker, Jr. was born to Earl H. and Mary Leedy Coker on May 4, 1934 in the small town of Cottonwood, CA and grew up there. Following graduation from nearby Anderson High School, Howard attended the...

Jan 8, 2019

William “Bill” Patrick O’Connor was born in Vermillion, SD, on October 16, 1949 to parents Michael & Aileen (Ryan) O’Connor. Bill grew up in the Garryowen area, attended Walnut Grove Elementary School and graduated from Akron High School. Bill helped work his family’s farm until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1967 and honorably served his country....

Dec 29, 2018

Helen Agnes Christopher Bernard, 86, Vermillion, passed away December 29, 2018. Born February 20, 1932, to John and Agnes Christopher, Helen was raised and educated in Irene, South Dakota. On December 27, 1950, Helen married Jerry Bernard in Mayfield, SD, at St. Columbia Catholic Church. Jerry and their son, Philip, preceded her in death. Helen was deeply committed to her...

Dec 26, 2018

Barrett Wade Haukaas, 43 years old, passed peacefully to the spirit world after a long illness on December 26, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. He lived in Vermillion, SD and is survived by his partner Kally Johnson. They were high school sweethearts and shared 27 years together. He was a cherished part of Kally’s family and is survived by...

Dec 17, 2018

Paul Wastlund, 72, of Vermillion, SD passed away Monday, December 17 at the Alcester Care and Rehab Center in Alcester, SD. Paul was born August 27, 1946 in Vermillion, SD to Conrad and Kathleen (Thomas) Wastlund. Paul attended Vermillion schools and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. He worked as a machinist for Sioux...

Dec 17, 2018

Constance Jane Holoch passed away in Sioux Falls, SD on December 17th, 2018 after a 25 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Jane Allen was born May 25th, 1952 in Norfolk, NE to G.W. and Louise Allen. Jane attended Creighton, NE Public Schools graduating in 1970. She received her nursing degree from the Bishop Clarkson School of Nursing in 1973. Jane...