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Barry Brown

Barry Brown

Nov 5, 2023

     Barry Brown, 70, of Vermillion, SD passed away Sunday, November 5 at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital.     Barry was born in California to Ronald and Helen (Blashill) Brown.  He graduated from Vermillion High School in 1971.  He worked for Blake’s Plumbing and then Hopkins Contracting in Sloan, IA, before starting Barry’s Plumbing in Vermilion, and also worked for...

Bonnie Kay Rouse

Bonnie Kay Rouse

Nov 3, 2023

Obituary will be posted when available.  

No services are planned at this time.

Lynn "Leonard" Olson

Lynn "Leonard" Olson

Nov 2, 2023

Lynn “Leonard” Olson, 55, of Irene SD passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Sunset Manor Avera in Irene. A visitation will be held at Hansen Funeral Home, Irene on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 5:00-7:00PM. A Celebration of Life will take place Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Hansen Funeral Home beginning at 2:00PM.

Lynn was born February...

Debra Diane Cox

Debra Diane Cox

Oct 31, 2023

Debra Diane Cox, 69, of Harrisburg SD passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral Service will be held at Henry-Olson Funeral Home in Estherville, IA. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, beginning at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Debra, the first-born child of Wayne and Loretta (Galvin) Haukoos, entered into this world...

Wayne Wallace Beatty

Wayne Wallace Beatty

Oct 26, 2023

Wayne Wallace Beatty, 82, of rural Wakonda, South Dakota, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 26, 2023, with his family by his side. 

 

Wayne was born on September 29, 1941, to Wallace H. “Stub” and Esther (Nelson) Beatty. His parents, a barber and a hairdresser from Centerville, moved to rural Wakonda to farm and raise Polled Herefords....

Rob "Coach" Kinnunen

Rob "Coach" Kinnunen

Oct 26, 2023

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Rob "Coach" Kinnunen, 67, of Irene SD passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be held at the Hansen Funeral Home in Irene, Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 5:00-7:00PM. A Memorial Service will be held the following day, Monday, October 30, 2023, at Calvary...

Larry Dean Bak

Larry Dean Bak

Oct 23, 2023

 

Larry Dean Bak

 

April 12, 1941 - October 23rd, 2023

 

It’s difficult to describe the full life Larry lived in just a dash.  

 

Larry was born in Yankton, SD to Art and Helen Bak.

 

Larry grew up in Irene, SD, with brothers Dave and Ronnie, and sister Vicki.

He played baseball, basketball, and...

Janet M Sunde

Janet M Sunde

Oct 22, 2023

Janet Marie Sunde, 72, of Vermillion SD passed away at Avera Mckennan Hospital on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Per her request, no public services are planned but private family services will be held at a later date.    Janet was born on February 16, 1951, in Estherville, Iowa to Merlyn “Jack” and Lillian Myers. Her childhood was filled with playing...

William Joseph Seney

William Joseph Seney

Oct 22, 2023

Click Here to View Live-Stream William Joseph Seney, 86 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Sunday October 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Hansen Funeral Home-Vermillion from 5:00-7:00PM. Funeral Service will begin at 10:30AM, Friday, October 27, 2023, at Hansen Funeral Home- Vermillion. Interment with military honors...

Roger L. Holmes

Roger L. Holmes

Oct 22, 2023

Roger L. Holmes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, peacefully departed this world surrounded by his family at his bedside on October 22, 2023. He was 85 years old.

Roger was born on February 4th, 1938, and was a lifelong resident of Vermillion, South Dakota. He was united in matrimony with Patricia Mones on December 10th, 1961. The couple...

Joanne M Johnson

Joanne M Johnson

Oct 18, 2023

Joanne Marie Johnson, 57, of rural Burbank, SD, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Des Moines, IA.

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Robert "Bob" Brady

Robert "Bob" Brady

Oct 18, 2023

Robert "Bob" Brady, originally from Mitchell, SD passed away Wednesday, October 18 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center.

 

Bob had a certain disdain for funerals and obituaries. He said - when I die – have the Daily Republic print “Bob is dead.” In life Bob was very smart and very funny and kind. He was Loved by his family...

Chris Marie Gylfe

Chris Marie Gylfe

Oct 16, 2023

 

Christine Marie Gylfe, 69, of rural Beresford, SD passed away unexpectedly at Avera Mckennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Hansen Funeral Home-Vermillion from 5:00-7:00PM with a Prayer service at 7:00PM. Memorial service will take place Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Gayville-Volin United Methodist Church beginning at 10:00AM. All are...

Roger Tigert

Roger Tigert

Oct 13, 2023

 

Roger S. Tigert, age 86, of Vermillion SD, died on October 13, 2023, at the Sanford Care Center in Vermillion, SD. 

 

Roger was born on March 15, 1937, in Clay County, SD.  He attended a rural elementary school and graduated from Meckling High School in 1955. He spent time during his high school and college years living...

Marie Ouellette

Marie Ouellette

Oct 10, 2023

     Marie Ouellette, 76, of Vermillion, SD passed away on Tuesday, October 10 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.     Marie Brown was born December 2, 1946, in Vermillion to Densel and Lorraine (Kubik) Brown.  She attended Vermillion schools and received her Registered Nursing Degree from the University of South Dakota.  She married Richard Ouellette on May...

Madonna Marie Lundeen

Madonna Marie Lundeen

Oct 8, 2023

 

We are sad to announce the death of Madonna Marie Lundeen, née Young, 80. She died on October 8, 2023 at Palisades Nursing Home, Garretson, SD.

Grateful for sharing her life are her daughter, Mary Baker Claus, and her four grandchildren, Dan Baker, Crystal Gehrig, Zach (Yaoyao) Claus, and Erica (Carlos) Rodriguez. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, and a...

Sally Wheelock

Sally Wheelock

Oct 6, 2023

 

The world lost a bit of its sunshine on Friday, October 6, 2023. Sally Wheelock passed away after a hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s at 69 years old.   

Harvey and Florence Reynolds gave birth to Sally on May 6th, 1954, in Vermillion, SD. She grew up in Vermillion alongside her sister Rene (Lee Vernon) and Brother Dale.  Alongside...

Jaime Lynn Hanson

Jaime Lynn Hanson

Sep 16, 2023

Jaime Lynn Hanson, 46, of Vermillion, SD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Saturday, September 16, 2023 after battling brain cancer. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Faith Fellowship Church in Vermillion beginning at 10:30AM.Jaime was born in Vermillion, SD to Scott and Jane Hanson on June 21, 1977. She attended Vermillion High School, graduating in 1995. Following high...

John R Bernard

John R Bernard

Sep 14, 2023

John R. Bernard, 98, of Vermillion, SD passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church on Saturday, September 23, 2023 beginning at 10:00AM. Visitation will be held one hour prior.

 John was born on June 1, 1925, in Sioux...

Milo Carl Gilbertson

Milo Carl Gilbertson

Sep 13, 2023

     Milo Carl Gilbertson, 85, of Vermillion, SD, passed away Wednesday, September 13th at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital.

     Milo was born on February 21, 1938, in Yankton, SD to Carl and Marie (Ring) Gilbertson.  He graduated from Vermillion high school and attended USD for a year before marrying Sarah “Sally” Casey in 1961 in Vermillion. 

     Milo joined...

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