Obituaries

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...

Donna Rae Gratzfeld

Donna Rae Gratzfeld

Aug 27, 2023

 

                                                                 In Loving Memory

Donna Rae Gratzfeld , 78, of Mitchell, SD, died August 27, 2023 at Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Donna was born March 2, 1945 in Vermillion to Frank and Lorraine(Walz)  Powell. She attended school in Vermillion. She married Carl Gratzfeld on November 7, 1959 in Luverne, MN. 

Donna worked various jobs while raising their...

Rodney Alan Barker

Rodney Alan Barker

Aug 25, 2023

 

     Rodney Alan Barker, 75, of Vermillion, SD passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.

     Rodney was born in Indiana on September 18, 1947, to Roy and Lois (Smith) Barker.  He had two younger brothers: Randy and Rory.  He attended Sacred Heart school and graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1965.  He enlisted in the Army that...

William "Bill" Busker

William "Bill" Busker

Aug 12, 2023

 

      William “Bill” Busker, 82, of Vermillion, SD, formerly of Elk Point, SD, passed away Saturday, August 12 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha after a long, courageous battle with lymphoma.

     Bill was born August 11, 1941 in Lincoln, NE, to Jay and Eva (Adams) Busker.  He attended Elk Point High School, graduating...

Edward O. Head

Edward O. Head

Aug 10, 2023

Edward "Ed" Owen Head, 72, of rural Vermillion, SD passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Memorial Visitation will be held at Hansen Funeral Home, Vermillion Monday, August 14, 2023 from 10:00-12:00PM

Ed was born on October 10, 1950 in Sioux City, Iowa to Lewis and Mary (Lee) Head. Ed resided in Vermillion, SD with his wife Seana (Young)...

Kimberly J Olson

Kimberly J Olson

Aug 2, 2023

Kimberly J. (Held) Olson, 64, of rural Burbank, SD passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 2, 2023. A Memorial gathering will be held at Hillside Community Church in Vermillion on Friday, August 11, 2023 beginning at 6:00PMKimberly was born on September 29, 1958, to Thomas and Beverly (Oetken) Held in Lemars, IA. She went to Grade school and...

Christopher "Chris" Bartling

Christopher "Chris" Bartling

Jul 30, 2023

Christopher Bartling, 47, of Vermillion, SD passed away Sunday, July 30 at his residence.

Chris was born February 16, 1976, in Vermillion, South Dakota to Jerald (Jerry) and Elizabeth (Jody) (Wolf) Bartling. He loved sports his whole life. He participated in baseball, football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, and track. He played on State Championship teams in baseball and football.  He graduated...

Gail Paulson

Gail Paulson

Jul 27, 2023

 

Gail Ann Paulson passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church Thursday, August 10, 2023, beginning at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior. The Service will be Live-Streamed on the Hansen Funeral Home Facebook.Gail was born to Walter and Elizabeth (Palka), Sobkowski on November 8, 1943, in Dunkirk,...

Royce Martz

Royce Martz

Jul 15, 2023

Click here to view Live-Stream beginning at 10:00AMRoyce Martz, 63, of Centerville, SD passed away peacefully at his home after a battle with cancer.

     Royce was born August 27, 1959 in Ute, IA to Frank and Mary (Leisinger) Martz. The family moved to Centerville in 1968, and Royce attended school there. He started operating machinery at age 10...

Rogar A Maxwell

Rogar A Maxwell

Jul 14, 2023

Rogar A. Maxwell, 59, passed away at Sunset Manor Avera in Irene on July 14, 2023. Private services will be held at a later date. Please check back for full obituary.......