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Adam Steven Hughes

Adam Steven Hughes

Oct 21, 2026

Adam Steven Hughes 34, was born May 23, 1992 in Sioux Center, IA. He graduated from Alcester-Hudson in 2011 and Mitchell VoTech with a degree in Wind Turbine Technology.

Adam married Jessica Wegh on January 14, 2017.

Adam was the most content being in the backwoods geocaching, hiking and tenting off-grid. He would also enjoy golfing, downhill skiing and had a valued...

Roger Krause

Roger Krause

Oct 18, 2026

Roger Krause, #1 fan of the Beresford Watchdogs, went home to Heaven October 18, 2026. Visitation will be 3-5PM Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford with his Celebration of Life service following at 5PM. The family requests memorials sent to Beresford Public Schools, c/o #1 Fan, 301 W Maple Street, Beresford, SD 57004.

Roger was born May...

Kevin R. Hanson

Kevin R. Hanson

Oct 11, 2026

Kevin Hanson was born December 15, 1961 in Sioux Falls, SD to James M. and Karen J. (Smith) Hanson. He died October 11, 2026 at his home in Viborg, SD following a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 64.

Kevin was raised on a farm in the Beresford area with his three siblings where he shared many memories with...

Monica Jensen

Monica Jensen

Oct 5, 2026

Monica Kay Jensen, age 65, of Beresford, SD was born April 8, 1961 in Hawarden, Iowa to Jay and Cleo (Hongslo) Clark. She died after a hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia on October 5, 2026 at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by her family.

Monica was raised and educated in Alcester, graduating from Alcester High School in 1979....

James K. DeSaix

James K. DeSaix

Sep 23, 2026

Click here to view the funeral service live or visit Beresford Zion United Methodist Church on Facebook.

James Keith DeSaix was born to Elizabeth Moon DeSaix and James Albert Quentin DeSaix on November 12, 1946 at Swedish-American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois and entered into death at the Sioux Falls Veterans Administration Hospice Unit on September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Jim's...

Gene L Hansohm

Gene L Hansohm

Sep 20, 2026

Gene Louis Hansohm, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Sioux Falls on September 20th, 2026.

A proud veteran, he dedicated years of service in the National Guard. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic and friendly face in the community. Working many years at Sunshine Foods and Franklin Food Market, he later went on...

Jason William Lorenger

Jason William Lorenger

Sep 16, 2026

Jason Lorenger, 55, of Beresford, SD, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. A Celebration of Life service will be posted later this Fall. Friends are invited to celebrate Jason’s memory privately or by supporting Colorectal Cancer Alliance. https://colorectalcancer.org

Jason William Lorenger was born on November 9, 1970, to John and Beverly (Rastin) Lorenger...

Arlene Elizabeth Bryenldson

Arlene Elizabeth Bryenldson

Sep 12, 2026

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Arlene Bryenldson, 90, of Centerville, SD, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Centerville Care & Rehab in Centerville, SD. Visitation with the family present will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with her funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September...

Shawn Dale DuBois

Shawn Dale DuBois

Sep 10, 2026

Shawn DuBois, 61, of Beresford, SD, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation with the family present will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, September 14, 2026, at United Church of Christ in Centerville, SD. His funeral service will begin at 10:30...

Joan Knutson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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