Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Rodney Schempp

Rodney Schempp

Feb 26, 2026

Rodney's obituary will be added here shortly.

Joe Glen Griffith

Joe Glen Griffith

Feb 7, 2026

Joe Glen Griffith was born on January 15th, 1969 in Huron, SD and passed away peacefully at home February 7th, 2026. He was 57 years and 22 days old.

Joe spent his early years in both Huron, SD and Kirbyville, TX as his father was a beekeeper. He graduated from Huron High School and went on to...

Craig Cramton

Craig Cramton

Feb 7, 2026

Craig Scott Cramton was born November 6, 1972 and passed away February 7, 2026 at the age of 53. He lost his fight with cancer but kept a positive attitude throughout his short journey.

Craig enjoyed riding motorcycle, listening to music, taking pictures of the outdoors and backroad drives, but mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his...

Ezekiel Tobias Fickbohm

Ezekiel Tobias Fickbohm

Feb 5, 2026

Ezekiel Tobias Fickbohm was born November 17, 2003 to Jason and Stacy (Johnson) Fickbohm in Sioux Falls, SD. He died February 5, 2026 in Alcester at the age of 22 years.

Zeke, also known as "Squeak" in his younger years, loved the outdoors whether rock climbing, hunting or fishing. He raised ducks and chickens and enjoyed playing...

Norma Jean Stene

Norma Jean Stene

Feb 3, 2026

Norma Jean Stene was born August 14, 1930 in Merrill, Iowa to Elmer and Ruth (Eberhard) Wetrosky.  She died February 3, 2026 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls at the age of 95 years, five months and 19 days.

The family moved to South Dakota on 1938. She was raised on the family farm near...

Gerald Lee Voss

Gerald Lee Voss

Feb 2, 2026

Gerald Lee Voss, known to most as Jerry, died on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Jerry was born on March 12, 1942, to Hans and Edna (Briggle) Voss on the family farm near Beresford, South Dakota. He grew up there alongside his younger siblings—Ron, Patty, Doug, and Randy—rooted in the land and shaped...

Roger Allen Hansen

Roger Allen Hansen

Jan 26, 2026

Roger Allen Hansen was born March 25, 1945 in Hooker, SD and passed suddenly during a hospital stay in Sioux Falls, SD on January 26th, 2026, at 80 years and 10 months.  His Mother, Dorathy (Hammond) Hansen and father, Raymond Hansen farmed near Viborg, SD until his father's health required different employment.  They moved to Sioux City, IA where...

Dale Kirk

Dale Kirk

Jan 26, 2026

Dale W. Kirk, age 83, of Centerville, SD died Jan. 26, 2026 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dale Wayne Kirk was born May 1, 1942, in Vermillion, S.D. to Dallas and Clara (Kotzea) Kirk.  Dale had several jobs over the years including farming and...

Robert A. Eilmes

Robert A. Eilmes

Jan 21, 2026

Services will be live streamed on Facebook at Scandia Lutheran Church .

Robert A. Eilmes was born March 21, 1949 in Yankton, South Dakota to Eugene and Fernetta (Snoozy) Eilmes. He died January 21, 2026 at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 76 years and 10 months.

Bob was a gentle...

Linda L. Quartier

Linda L. Quartier

Jan 11, 2026

Linda Louise Stewart Quartier was born on November 4, 1947, in Wagner, SD, to parents Marvin and Louise (Reelfs) Stewart.  Linda passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 78 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Linda grew up in Wagner, SD, where she attended school. She married Roger Lee Quartier on...

Kevin Hamilton

Kevin Hamilton

Dec 24, 2025

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant, Kevin. Kevin Hamilton was given life by his creator and was born on July 31, 1962, the adopted child of Wayne and Lorraine (Barinsky) Hamilton. On December 30, 1962 he...

Priscilla Ann Landsman

Priscilla Ann Landsman

Dec 24, 2025

Priscilla Landsman, age 95 of Centerville, was called home to her Savior on December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Priscilla Ann (Peterson) Landsman was born July 3, 1930 in Washburn, North Dakota, to Ellsworth and Ida (Oakland) Peterson. Her early years took her from Washburn to Lewisburg and Nashville, Tennessee, before calling Centerville,...

Donald Hookie

Donald Hookie

Dec 23, 2025

Donald Hookie, of Centerville, South Dakota, passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Sioux Falls VA Cottage on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Don will be remembered for his witty personality and generous spirit—qualities that touched everyone who knew him.

Born on August 6, 1942, in Lake Preston, South Dakota, Don was the third of seven children...

Leonard Paulsen

Leonard Paulsen

Dec 23, 2025

Funeral services will be 10AM Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Nazareth Cemetery, rural Beresford, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Services will be live streamed at: emmanuel lutheran church

Leonard Russell Paulsen was born October 10, 1959 in Canton, South...

Steven Eggen

Steven Eggen

Dec 16, 2025

Steven Eggen was born in Sisseton, SD to parents Magnus and Delores (Westby) Eggen.  He and his sister, Lindsey, grew up surrounded by extended family, sharing many cherished gatherings. He often fondly recalled Fourth of July celebrations that emphasized time together, along with memorable lessons on fireworks safety. His parents inspired in him a lifelong commitment to service and...

Dennis Buseman

Dennis Buseman

Dec 10, 2025

Dennis Nile Buseman was born June 22, 1947 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Henry and Annetta (Bartels) Buseman. He died December 10, 2025 at his home in Viborg, SD at the age of 78 years. Funeral services will be 10AM Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at First Baptist Church, 700 SD-44, Chancellor, SD 57015; burial with military honors will...

Leon Hansen

Leon Hansen

Nov 30, 2025

Leon E. Hansen was born July 25, 1933 in Beresford, South Dakota to Clarence and Louise (Braastad) Hansen. He died November 30, 2025 in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 92 years.

Leon was raised in the Beresford area and graduated from high school in 1951. He was married November 16, 1951 to Ruth Erickson. Together...

Deborah Diercks

Deborah Diercks

Nov 22, 2025

Deb Diercks died on November 22, 2025.  Deborah Louise (Orazem) Diercks, daughter of Charles and Shirley (Spillum) Orazem, was born on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1955, in Duluth, MN.

Her parents divorced shortly after her birth, so she moved with her mother and sisters to Virginia, MN to be closer to her grandparents.  Debbie grew up in...

Susan Ambur

Susan Ambur

Nov 22, 2025

Susan Elaine Ambur, 95, of Beresford, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. For the past five years, she resided in Brookings, South Dakota, at various care facilities.

Susan was born on July 20, 1930, in Beresford, South Dakota, the daughter of Minna and Ernest Smith. She attended school in Beresford...

Steven M. Kiewel

Steven M. Kiewel

Nov 4, 2025

Steven Michael Kiewel, 77, of Alcester, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Steve was born on April 10, 1948, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Lawrence and Darlene Kiewel. He graduated from Alcester High School in 1966 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.