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...

Dec 9, 2018

Harold A. Nyhaug, 89, of Irene, passed away, December 9, 2018 at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Irene, where he had been a resident for the past six months. Harold Allen Nyhaug, son of Chris and Helen (Vognild) Nyhaug was born July 2, 1929. His mom always said that was the hottest day of that year. He was baptized and...

Dec 3, 2018

Edla Inez Jensen Aune was born in rural Irene, SD to Christine (Gorseth) and Harry T. Jensen on June 2, 1915. She joined her only sibling, Beatrice Edel who was two years older. Edla died at the age of 103 years old on December 3, 2018 at her home in rural Volin. Edla attended Irene High School and Southern State...

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