Obituaries

Mary Ann Clyde

Mary Ann Clyde

Jul 1, 2023

Mary Ann Clyde, 82, of Vermillion, SD passed away on July 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV with her family by her side.

Mary Ann was born on July 30th, 1940, in Winner, SD to Bert and Cecilia Tideman of Carter, SD. She graduated from Winner High School in 1958 and received her nursing degree from the Sacred Heart School of...

Douglas Lee Morse

Douglas Lee Morse

Jun 29, 2023

 

Douglas L. Morse, 75, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023, at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg, South Dakota where he had been living since November 2021.

Douglas (Doug) was born March 18, 1948, in Vermillion, South Dakota to Warren and Fern (Marcotte) Morse.  He was number 3 of 6 children.  In 1951, the family moved to...

Edmond Dale Ouellette

Edmond Dale Ouellette

Jun 27, 2023

     Edmond Dale Ouellette, 84, of Vermillion passed away Tuesday, June 27 at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital.

     Ed was born February 25, 1939, in Burbank, SD to Leo and Cecelia (Lambert) Ouellette.  He attended country school in Burbank and married Norma Ernst in Vermillion on September 26, 1960.  He served in the US Army from 1961-1964. In 1965 he and his brother Richard started Ouellette...

Patricia Kyoko Duve

Patricia Kyoko Duve

Jun 22, 2023

Patricia Kyoko Duve was born on February 15, 1933, in Sendia, Japan to Haruo Muto and Iwao "Kadowaki" Muto. She attended all her schooling in Sendia Japan. Later in life, Patricia married Frederick A. Duve Jr. on February 1st, 1954, in Tokyo, Japan. Fred and Patricia later made the move to the United States where they have resided in Vermillion...

Carol Peterson

Carol Peterson

Jun 15, 2023

 

Carol Myrtice Johansen Peterson, age 95, of Urbana, died on June 15, 2023 at Urbana, Illinois.Funeral services will be at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1203 W Green Street, Urbana, IL on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. There will be a viewing beginning at 10:00 am at the entrance to the sanctuary, service at 11:00 am and a reception following in...

Jean Mae Peterson

Jean Mae Peterson

Jun 9, 2023

Jean Mae Peterson, 98, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor with her family at her side. Jean Mae Larson, the only child of Jeppe and Viola (Johnson) Larson, was born on December 13, 1924 on the family farm southeast of Wakonda. She attended rural Bluff Center School for 8 years and graduated from Wakonda...

Matthew Heath Davis

Matthew Heath Davis

Jun 4, 2023

In the early morning hours of June 5, 2023, Matthew Heath Davis passed peacefully in his sleep from the effects of a long-term, chronic physical illness.  He was 45.  He is survived by his husband of twenty-two years, Eric Young (of Vermillion), his parents James Matthew Davis and Mary Catherine Davis (nee Bergman) (both of Vandalia, Ohio), his brother Brett...

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown

May 23, 2023

Deborah Brown, 71, passed away peacefully at Sunset Manor Avera Nursing facility in Irene, SD on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. No services will be held at this time.  

Vernon Eugene Munkvold

Vernon Eugene Munkvold

May 17, 2023

 

Vernon Eugene Munkvold, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, at his home in Arizona.          

 

Vernon was born on the original homestead 10 1/2 miles west of Viborg on January 16, 1932, to parents George and Marie and joined his 2 older brothers Ordell and Cornell and then a few years later his younger sister...

Harlan Jerome Brue

Harlan Jerome Brue

May 17, 2023

 

Harlan Jerome Brue age 84 passed away on May 17th 2023 at the Dougherty hospice house in Sioux Falls, SD.

Harlan was born on May 8th 1939 on a farm south of Centerville, SD to Gus and Esther (Nelson) Brue.                     Harlan attended a country school.

In August of 1960 he married Genevieve Jensen from which they had 3 children...

Russell Olson

Russell Olson

May 6, 2023

 

Russell Olson of Irene, SD, passed away May 6th, 2023, at his home at the age of 65.

               A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Irene, with Pastor Mark Ostrem officiating.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Wednesday, May 10, at the Hansen Funeral Home in Irene. (hansenfuneralhome.com)...

Jeri Ann (Knutson) Wimer

Jeri Ann (Knutson) Wimer

May 3, 2023

 

Jerilyn Ann Knutson Wimer of Wixom, was born December 18, 1947 in Vermillion, South Dakota to Norman Thomas and Betty Jean (nee: Hedelson) Knutson. She died May 3, 2023 at the age of 75.

Jeri is the beloved wife of the late Roy Clinton “Clint” Sampson. Dear mother of Yvonne Sampson and Jean Sampson. Grandmother of Michael Clinton Voss,...

Fred C. Wilcox

Fred C. Wilcox

May 2, 2023

Fred Clayton Wilcox passed away peacefully, Tuesday May 2, 2023, at Wakonda Heritage Manor. Funeral Service will be held Friday May 5, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Wakonda, SD beginning at 2:00PM with Visitation one hour prior. All are welcome to join the family immediately after the service for coffee and fellowship. Committal Service will be held at...

Michelle Romsdahl

Michelle Romsdahl

May 1, 2023

Michelle "Miki" Romsdahl sadly passed away on May 1st, 2023 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

She leaves behind her husband Kris Romsdahl, a daughter Amanda Koziol, a son in law Alex Koziol, two grand children: Alex (10) and Aiden (6) Koziol, and also two sisters: Dawn Sanders Godeke, and Wendy Way, and many friends.

As per...

William Pike

William Pike

Apr 25, 2023

Vermillion, SD: The memorial service for Bill Pike will be on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church of Vermillion. Pastor Steve Ford will officiate the service.

William Robert Pike, 65, of Vermillion, passed away on April 25, 2023 while in hospice care at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Bill was born January 21, 1958...

Grace Ann Schiefen

Grace Ann Schiefen

Apr 20, 2023

Grace Ann Schiefen of Irene, SD passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center on Thursday April 20, 2023.

Grace Ann Schiefen was born on the 6th of May,1958 to Colette (Nepple) Schiefen and Ted Schiefen of rural LeMars Iowa.  Grace Ann graduated from Gehlen High School in 1976 and attended the University of South Dakota.  At USD, Grace Ann...

Denny G Learing

Denny G Learing

Apr 20, 2023

Dennis Gene Learing, age 72 of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Wednesday, April. 19, 2023, at his home in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Irene, SD, with Pastor Mark Ostrem officiating.  Burial will follow at Spring Valley Baptist Cemetery.  Graveside military honors will be conducted.  Visitation with family present will be...

Ralph H Westergaard

Ralph H Westergaard

Apr 14, 2023

     Ralph H. Westergaard, 87, passed away peacefully at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, SD surrounded by his family on Friday, April 14, 2023.

     Ralph was born January 8, 1936, in a farmhouse west of Viborg, SD to Harry and Lillian (Johnson) Westergaard.  He attended Lone Star grade school and graduated from Irene High School in...

Wayne James

Wayne James

Apr 14, 2023

 

Kenneth Wayne James, 84, of Vermillion, SD, was received to glory April 14, 2023, after his decline from congestive heart failure. In anticipation Wayne said, “This will be the Greatest day of my Life!”  

Wayne was born October 23, 1938 in Raton, New Mexico, to William and Naomi (Bowles) James. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher,...

Dennis Hjermstad

Dennis Hjermstad

Apr 12, 2023

Dennis John Hjermstad, 89, of Vermillion SD, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday April 12th, 2023.Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Agnes Catholic church, Vermillion SD. Family will receive visitors at St Agnes on Sunday April 16th from 4:00-6:00 pm with a scripture service...