Vernon Abild
Jan 23, 2025
Vernon L. Abild was born on July 20th, 1927, at 9:00 am in Pleasant Valley Township, Clay County, South Dakota to Rudolph and Ida (Lovejoy) Abild. His arrival was assisted by his father’s sister, Dr. Isabel Abild.
When he was 2 ½ years old, his father died, leaving management of the family row crop and feeding operation in the hands of...
Marvin William "Bill" Huber
Jan 21, 2025
Marvin William “Bill” Huber Jr., 88, of Vermillion, SD passed away on Tuesday, January 21 at the Sanford Vermillion hospital.
Bill was born December 16, 1936 in Menno, SD to Marvin and Esther (Hertz) Huber. He attended school in Menno, and after graduating in 1954, Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served until 1957, spending much of the...
Jana McDonald
Jan 19, 2025
The wonderful Jana McDonald, 88, of Vermillion, SD passed away Sunday January 19, 2025 at Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Visitation will be Sunday January 26 at Hansen Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 pm in Vermillion with a prayer service to follow at 7:00 pm. Visitation starts at 1:00 pm and funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Monday January 27 at...
Donald "Donzo" Carlson
Jan 14, 2025
Donald James Carlson, better known as Donzo, lived by the motto “Get busy living, or get busy dying”. He loved him some Shawshank Redemption. Donzo was born May 2nd, 1962, in Vermillion, SD as the fourth child of Roscoe Conway Carlson and Lois Ione (Ellefson) Carlson. He died peacefully on January 14th, 2025, at The Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux...
David "Diesel Dave" Nelson
Jan 9, 2025
David Nelson, more commonly known as Diesel Dave, dad, papa, son, brother, friend passed away on January 9, 2025. He was an unconditionally loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and devoted friend, neighbor, and brother. After winning a courageous battle with cancer, his heart, which had always been bigger than life itself gave way. He left a permanent mark on everyone...
Joyce Zimmerman
Jan 8, 2025
After a brief and courageous battle with cancer, Joyce Zimmerman passed away onJanuary 8, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at 80 years of age. Joyce Pauline Dangberg was born on January 29, 1944, to Henry and Edna (Swanson)Dangberg in Wayne, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul LutheranChurch, where her faith became the foundation...
Alexander John Zeeb
Dec 30, 2024
Alexander John Zeeb passed away unexpectedly on December 30th at his home in Sioux Falls.
Alex was born August 10th, 1989, in Cheyenne WY to his parents Dave and Sandy and brother Ben. He spent his early years in Rapid City and moved with his family to the Yankton area and graduated from Yankton High School in 2008 after which he...
Marshall Robert Stoner
Dec 28, 2024
Dr. Marshall Robert Stoner, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of South Dakota, died peacefully on December 28, 2024 at Sanford Care Canter in Vermillion South Dakota.
Robert was born September 24, 1938 to Marshall Leslie and Edith Roberts Stoner in Kenesaw Nebraska. He grew up working with his father on the family farm and graduated from Kenesaw high school...
Margaret "Peggy" Louise Nyhaug
Dec 24, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” Louise Nyhaug, 79 passed away suddenly on December 24th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Sioux Falls Center in Sioux Falls where she had been a resident the past 5 years.
Margaret “Peggy” Louise Duff was born on April 3, 1945 to James and Amelia(Balzer) Duff and joined one sister, Joyce. Peggy attended Mark Twain Elementary, Patrick Henry Middle School and...
Todd "Hambone" Stewart
Dec 22, 2024
Todd Hood Stewart, known as “Hambone” to his friends, passed away on December 22nd, 2024.
Todd was born on August 17th, 1954, to Don and Katie Stewart, the third of six children. He spent his entire life in Vermillion, with more friends than anyone could ever wish for.
Todd lived life to the fullest, going to Super Bowls, World Series, and more...
Ann C. Mullinix
Dec 4, 2024
Ann C. Mullinix of Wakonda, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at the Wakonda Heritage Home at the age of 103.
Ann, daughter of Harry and Hattie Sinning, was born on December 28, 1920. She grew up in Canton, SD, with her brother Jens and sister Patty. Ann graduated from Canton High School in 1939.
Ann’s career began with owning and...
Fern Kaufman
Nov 30, 2024
Fern Jeanette Ching Kaufman passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 30, 2024.
Fern was a South Dakota native and was born on July 3rd, 1934 to Jeanette and Dewey Ching on their farm east of Castlewood SD. She was the oldest of three siblings, Elizabeth Ching Kerr (Oelwein Iowa), Marilyn Ching Abraham (Branden Valley SD, and brother William Ching...
Joseph Ruey Edelen Jr.
Nov 28, 2024
Joe Edelen, of Vermillion, SD, passed away with his family by his side on Thanksgiving Day at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, following recent brain surgery.
There will be a visitation on Monday, December 9 at the United Church of Christ in Vermillion from 5-7 PM with refreshments to follow. There will be time for memories of Joe at...
Sharon Teigen
Nov 27, 2024
Sharon Teigen, 86, of Vermillion, SD passed away Wednesday, November 27 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center.
Sharon Maxe was born May 24, 1938 in Brainerd, MN to Ralph and Louise (Schoen) Maxe. She attended schools in Minnesota, and graduated from Minnesota State College with her Associate’s degree. Sharon married Archie Teigen on September 27, 1958 in Brainerd. She worked as...
Madalen Taggart
Nov 25, 2024
Madalen A. Taggart, 85, of Vermillion, SD passed away at The Sanford Vermillion Care Center after enduring many years with Dementia.
Madalen was born on December 6th, 1938, to Everett & Lauretta (Elbert) Leonard in Rodman, Iowa. She graduated from Emmetsburg Catholic High School in 1956 and from St Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in 1958. She married Terence ‘Terry’ Taggart...
Randolph M. Hulm
Nov 16, 2024
Randolph M. Hulm, 71 of Irene, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Sunset Manor Nursing home in Irene, SD.
Randy was born on March 6, 1953 to Joyce (Jackola) and Andrew Hulm San Francisco, CA.
He attended law school in Texas, and spend time in Colorado and Arizona where he was a paralegal and pursued his passion of baking. Working for...
Marcy Marie Lund
Nov 14, 2024
Marcy Marie Lund, 88, of Vermillion, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton, SD.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00am, Friday, November 22, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion, SD. Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Thursday, November 21, at the Hansen Funeral Home in Vermillion.
Marcy was born July 27, 1936, to...
Jean Ann Prosser
Nov 7, 2024
Jean Ann Prosser, 93, of Vermillion, SD passed away peacefully November 7th at the Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center.
Jean Ann (Maltby) Prosser was born on November 16, 1930. Following the death of her birth mother, she was adopted by George and Harriet Maltby of Alexandria, SD. Jean Ann attended school in Alexandria and graduated from high school in 1948. She...
Susan Benson
Nov 3, 2024
Susan Elaine Benson, 65, of Vermillion, South Dakota, surrounded by her sons, passed away on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 in her home from the effects of frontotemporal dementia. She is a former resident of Clearfield, Utah; Mt. Gilead, Ohio; Prattville, Alabama; Sioux City, Iowa and other locations.
She was born January 11, 1959 in Fostoria, Ohio to Gerald Clayton and Lucy...
Nell Holland
Oct 19, 2024
Nelda (Nell) Frances (Montgomery) Holland, 87, of Vermillion, South Dakota, passed away on October 18, 2024, peacefully with her husband (Richard Holland) and Pastor (Katie Miller) by her side.
Nell was born February 11, 1937, in Hollywood, California, the first daughter of Verner Lee Montgomery and Florence Roetta (McGavran) Montgomery.
Nell graduated from High School in 1955 and attended College sporadically, eventually...
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