Obituaries

Kelcy Jordon Orr

Kelcy Jordon Orr

Dec 23, 2023

In this time of deep sorrow and loss, we remember and celebrate the beautiful life that Kelcy led. Her contagious laughter filled rooms with joy and her compassionate spirit touched hearts far and wide. As we gather to celebrate Kelcy's life for a lantern lighting and release Ceremony on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Vermillion High-School track field beginning...

Charles "Chuck" Baldwin

Charles "Chuck" Baldwin

Dec 17, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Baldwin, 70, of Vermillion SD, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2023. There will be no services held.

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Harold J Edwards

Harold J Edwards

Dec 14, 2023

 

Funeral services for Harold John (Eddie) Edwards, 89, of Vermillion, SD, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion, with Pastor James E. Fowler officiating. Harold died Dec.14, 2023, in Vermillion. A visitation with family members present will be held at Hansen Funeral Home in Vermillion from 5 to 7 p.m....

Phyllis D. Erickson

Phyllis D. Erickson

Dec 10, 2023

Phyllis D. Erickson, age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Viborg Pioneer Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness with family at her side.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 15, at 1:30 p.m, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, rural Irene, South Dakota.  Family will be present to greet friends starting at noon.  Interment...

Marvin Dale Dahlin

Marvin Dale Dahlin

Dec 9, 2023

Marvin Dale Dahlin, 90, of Yankton, SD passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton, following a brief illness. Funeral Services will be held at Hansen Funeral Home- Irene on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, beginning at 10:30AM. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Marvin was born November 22, 1933, in Dalesburg, SD...

Corrine “Peg” Amant

Corrine “Peg” Amant

Dec 5, 2023

Corrine “Peg” Amant, 95, of Vermillion, SD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Per Peg’s request, there will be no funeral service.  A private family service will be held at a later date.

Peg was born November 27, 1928, to Elmer and Rose (McCombs) Hinds. She graduated from Ashland High School in Ashland, IL. 

She married Charles Amant...

Nicolas Adam Hawley

Nicolas Adam Hawley

Nov 30, 2023

 

Nicolas Adam Hawley, 46,  passed away suddenly November 30, 2023. Born to Linda Sorensen and Mark Hawley, October 16, 1977, in Vermillion, SD. He was a sweet, sensitive boy who grew up to be a bright, funny and caring man. There were many things he hated to be called but the ones that he loved best were Son, Brother and...

Ronald "Ron" Gene Madsen

Ronald "Ron" Gene Madsen

Nov 25, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Gene Madsen, 78, of Volin, SD passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2023, in his home. Ron was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.

Ron was born December 16, 1944, in Vermillion, SD to Wilmer and Helen (Yakabowski) Madsen.  He attended Spring Hill grade school and Meckling high school.  Ron served in the national guard...

Burton E. Lawrensen

Burton E. Lawrensen

Nov 24, 2023

Burton "Burt" Lawrensen, 98, of Vermillion, SD, Passed away peacefully at Sanford Vermillion Care center on Friday, November 24, 2023. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 1, 2023, at Dalesburg Lutheran Church beginning at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held one hour prior.Burton was born on April 3, 1925, to Arthur and Myrtle (Peterson) Lawrensen in Burbank, SD. He was...

Dale Dean Korslund

Dale Dean Korslund

Nov 18, 2023

 

Dale Dean Korslund, 86, of Viborg passed away on November 18, 2023 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg.  Dale was born November 17, 1937 to Arthur and Grace (Hanson) Korslund. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Spring Valley Church, Viborg, SD and attended Salem District 83 School.

Visitation will be from 5-7pm Tuesday, November 21,...

Arnetta Knutson

Arnetta Knutson

Nov 12, 2023

 

Arnetta Ruth Knutson, age 78 of Storm Lake, Iowa - formerly of Irene, SD, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Methodist Manor Retirement Home in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Arnetta was born to Arnold and Ruth (Carrell) Drugley on October 25, 1945 in Bartlesville, OK.  Arnetta graduated from Irene High School in 1963.  She attended Nettleton College in Sioux...

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...