Joan Knutson
Sep 8, 2026
Joan Marie (Hansen) Knutson was born March 4, 1944 to Martin Bernhard Hansen and Julia Katherine (Neuharth) Hansen. She passed away September 8, 2026 in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 82 years, 6 months, and 4 days.
She grew up in Viborg, SD and was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Joan graduated from Viborg High School in...
Thomas Kennedy
Sep 7, 2026
Thomas Edwin Kennedy was born February 15, 1956 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Howard and Alice Mae (Larson) Kennedy. He passed away peacefully September 7, 2026 in Sioux Falls at Avera Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of 70 years.
Tom was raised on the family farm and attended Millbrook Country School before graduating from Beresford High School...
Sharyn Ostrem
Sep 3, 2026
Sharyn L. Ostrem, 62, of Wakonda, SD, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. Memorial services will be 2:00PM Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 225 E Main St, Irene, SD 57037. Click here to watch the service live on Facebook.
Sharyn Lea Whipple was born May 23, 1964,...
Charles Sundstrom
Aug 31, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Sundstrom was born July 19, 1930 in Beresford, South Dakota to Arthur and Julia (Jonnes) Sundstrom. He died August 31, 2026 in Sioux Falls at the age of 96 years.
Chuck was raised and educated in Beresford and baptized and confirmed at Brooklyn Evangelical Free Church. He graduated with the Beresford High School class of 1948. He married Patricia...
Rosemary Sebern
Aug 29, 2026
Rosemary Sebern, peacefully entered her eternal home Saturday, August 29, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Rosemary "Rosie" Brennan Sebern, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was born on September 19, 1945, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She was the daughter of Francis and Gladys Brennan and was the third of five children. Rosie was preceded in life by her devoted parents and...
Adam Kvigne
Aug 15, 2026
Adam Kvigne, age 43, of Brooklyn, New York, formerly of Beresford, South Dakota died August 15, 2026. A celebration of Adam’s life will be from 1-4PM Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Wass Funeral Home, 301 N 3rd Street, Beresford, SD 57004.
Adam was born September 27, 1982 in Viborg, SD to Dwight and Wanda (Wiebers) Kvigne. He was raised in Beresford...
Diane Forbes
Aug 6, 2026
With deep sadness, the family of Diane Sue Bertrand Forbes announces her passing on August 6, 2026, at her home in Monument, Colorado. She was 83.
Diane was born on March 2, 1943, to Leonard and Hilda Bertrand. One of seven children, she grew up in Centerville, South Dakota, where her family roots and lifelong connections began.
Diane shared 62 devoted years of...
Duane Forslund
Jul 16, 2026
Duane C. Forslund, age 84, of Alcester, South Dakota died July 16, 2026 in Alcester. Funeral services will be 10:30AM Thursday, July 23rd at Union Creek Lutheran Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7PM Wed., July 22nd at Wass Funeral Chapel in Alcester.
Duane was born April 10, 1942 in Akron, Iowa to Walfrid and...
Donald Little
Jul 15, 2026
Donald Eugene Little, Jr. of North Sioux City, South Dakota died Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa after complications from serious medical problems. He will be cremated and his ashes returned to his family. The family will plan a Celebration of Life service that will be announced at a later date. Donald was 60...
Roberta Klostergaard
Jul 10, 2026
Roberta Marie Klostergaard
July 24, 1935 – July 10, 2026
Roberta Marie Klostergaard, age 90, formerly of Beresford, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at Country Lane Retirement Village in O’Neill, Nebraska. Her life was one of devotion to family, faith, community and the many friendships she treasured along the way.
Roberta was born on July 24, 1935, on the...
Daniel Theel
Jun 28, 2026
Daniel A. Theel, 76, of Beresford, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2026.
Dan was born on January 30, 1950, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Arnold and Cleo (Main) Theel. He grew up in the Hartford area and was in the first graduating class of West Central High School. After graduating from high school, Dan...
Eldean Wevik
Jun 21, 2026
Eldean H. Wevik was born on February 16, 1931 in rural Beresford, South Dakota to Newton and Viola (Sommervold) Wevik. He passed away on June 21, 2026 at his home in Beresford surrounded by his loving family at the age of 95 years.
Eldean was raised on the family farm and attended Brule Grade School. He graduated from Alcester High School...
Robert Schmiedt
Jun 21, 2026
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Robert Craig Schmiedt, 71, passed away on June 21, 2026, under the compassionate care of Avera Hospice and Centerville Care Center. Born January 16, 1955, to Stanford and Sherree Schmiedt in Sisseton, South Dakota, Bob's family moved to Centerville later that year after his father completed his pharmacy internship. He attended high school and played...
Barbara Ann Hybertson
Jun 10, 2026
Barbara Ann Jongewaard Hybertson, 87, of Viborg, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the memories of a life well-lived and deeply loved.
Visitation with family present will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Scandia Lutheran Church. The...
Terry Wetrosky
Jun 7, 2026
Terry Dean Wetrosky, age 72, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Sioux Falls, SD.
Terry was born on August 27, 1953, in Hawarden, Iowa, to Beverly (Wevik) and Clinton Wetrosky. He graduated from Beresford High School in 1971.
Terry lived life on his own terms. He loved following sports (especially the Yankees and the Raiders) and politics (especially Democrats), and...
Susan A. Marcotte
Jun 5, 2026
Susan Ann Marcotte, 78, of Beresford, SD, was called home to our Lord Friday, June 5th 2026. Susan’s wish was to be laid to rest alongside of her husband, Roger D. Marcotte, at the South Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD. Committal services will be 11AM Friday, June 12.
Susan A. Marcotte was born February 12, 1947 in Beresford, SD to...
Carol Jean Frick
May 30, 2026
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Carol Jean Frick was born on October 25th, 1946 in Hot Springs, SD, to Milford Bickett and Darlene (Hagen) Bickett. Carol passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Ava's House Hospice facility on May 30th, 2026.
Carol grew up in Beresford, SD where she graduated high school in 1964. She married the...
Dolores Arlette Johnke
May 23, 2026
Dolores Arlette (Poll) Johnke, 91, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Bethesda of Beresford in Beresford, SD. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at United Church of Christ in Centerville, SD. Visitation with the family present will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at...
Earl Lawrence Leafstedt
May 21, 2026
Earl “Lawrence” Leafstedt, 98, of Alcester, SD, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Hawarden, IA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Big Springs Baptist Church in Alcester, SD. Visitation with the family present will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial...
Anton Swanson
May 15, 2026
Anton “Tony” Lee Swanson, 83, of Beresford, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at Bethesda of Beresford.
Born on December 19, 1942, to Thure and Tilly Swanson, Tony grew up in Beresford, where he developed the quiet resilience and steady optimism that would define his life. After earning his GED, he chose a path of service and adventure,...
