Obituary Listing

Oct 30, 2022

On October 30, 2022, David Wayne Bye, beloved husband, father, papa, and friend, passed away at his home at the age of 70 after lengthy health battle.

Born on November 16, 1951, in Vermillion, SD he was the second of three children to Wayne and Marlys Bye. He graduated from Vermillion High School where he was active...

Oct 21, 2022

Robert David Joseph "Bob" Britt was born in San Rafael, California on February 17, 1935 to Richard J. and Mary (Thompson) Britt.  Bob's mother died when he was quite young. He was raised in the Sunny Hills Orphanage in Marin County, California.  Bob said it was a "good orphanage", and he made some lifelong friends there.  Bob joined the...

Oct 12, 2022

Robert L. Bickett was born July 26, 1933 to John P. and Elvira (Olson) Bickett. He died October 12, 2022 in Centerville, SD at the age of 89 years. Robert was the 9 th of 12 children and raised on the family farm north and west of Beresford. Robert received his education at Mount Hope rural school up through...

Oct 5, 2022

Donna Lou (Wheeler) Keiser was born March 13, 1927 to Bert and Mollie (Graham) Wheeler in Alcester, South Dakota. She went to her Heavenly Home on October 5, 2022 at the age of 95 years. Donna had been a resident of the Bethesda Retirement Home in Beresford since November of 2020.

Donna was baptized and confirmed in...

Oct 3, 2022

Dody Hevle Weiland was born December 25 th 1933 to Irving and Faye (Baker) Hevle in Yankton, SD. She died Oct 3, 2022 in Beresford, SD at the age of 88 years.

Dody attended Scotland school and graduated from high school in 1952. She married Darrell Weiland on May 9 th 1954 when Darrell was home on...

Sep 29, 2022

Randal Scott Knutson, age 52, of Beresford, South Dakota died of natural causes Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was born February 8, 1970 in Mitchell, SD, a beloved son of Harlan and Carol Knutson. Randy was confirmed at Scandia Lutheran Church in 1985 and graduated from Centerville High School in 1988. He attended the University of South Dakota in...

Sep 22, 2022

Cheryl Jean (Canole) Offerdahl was born in Chicago, Illinois to Dolores and Jack on January 12, 1947. She passed away September 22, 2022 at Elk Point, SD.

When Cheryl was young, the family moved to Los Angeles, California, where she was raised and graduated school. She attended a technical school and started a career at Sears. While...

Sep 14, 2022

On September 14, 2022, Doyle Anthony Barnes, beloved by many, passed on at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Cheverly, Maryland, Doyle was the sixth of ten children. After some moving around, the family eventually settled in Alcester, SD where they enjoyed a rich childhood on "Happy Hill."

He...

Sep 13, 2022

Randy Schoellerman was born October 15, 1960 in Hudson, South Dakota to Howard and Jule (Pliska) Schoellerman. He died unexpectedly September 13, 2022 at his home in rural Alcester at the age of 61 years, 10 months and 28 days.

He was raised on the family farm and attended school, graduating from Alcester-Hudson High School. Randy attended...

Aug 30, 2022

Louis Wayne Latendresse went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 30, 2022 at the age of 83.

Louis was born May 5, 1939 to Henry and Ruth (Rhea) Latendresse. As a young boy he delivered papers and later worked as a delivery man. He enlisted in the US Army at the age...

Aug 29, 2022

Marilyn Gale (Wheeler) Peterson was born January 27, 1925 in Union County, South Dakota to Bert and Mollie (Graham) Wheeler. She went to her Heavenly Home on August 29, 2022 at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Sioux Falls, SD where she resided for the last six years. She treasured living with her grandchildren while they were still home...

Aug 26, 2022

Donna Jean (Anderson) Zweifel was born a twin on December 26, 1937 on the family farm north of Beresford in Lincoln County, South Dakota to Harold and Ruby (Johnson) Anderson. She died August 26, 2022 at her home in Beresford with family at her side at the age of 84 years and 6 months.

Her faith began...

Aug 19, 2022

Beverly Faye Forsaith-Gutzler died Friday, August 19, 2022 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD, at the age of 72 years. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, August 27 at Beresford Zion United Methodist Church.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Bev's name may be made to the Bonine Cemetery Association...

Aug 6, 2022

Dean A. Adams died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 70 years.  Celebration of Life services will be held on Sunday, August 14 at Bridges at Beresford.  Visitation will begin at 1:00PM with a service at 2:30PM.  Fellowship will follow at 3:00PM.

Dean...

Aug 6, 2022

Rosemary Ruth Snedeker was born on September 21, 1946 in Hawarden, IA to parents Lee and Anna Hass. She passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on August 6, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 75.

Rosemary was raised on a farm outside of Hawarden and...

Aug 4, 2022

Harlan R. Nielsen passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his home in rural Beresford, SD at the age of 91 years.

He was born April 3, 1931 in Beresford to parents, John and Rose (Johnson) Nielsen. He attended school in Beresford. Harlan served in the US Army during the Korean War where he served as a...

Jul 26, 2022

Virgil Lee Null, 91, of Centerville, SD, entered heaven on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing home in in Viborg, SD. Virgil was born on October 20th, 1930, in Sloan, Iowa, the son of Thomas Andrew and Elizabeth Pearl (Wells) Null. Virgil graduated from Westfield High School in Westfield, Iowa. He had three brothers,...

Jul 24, 2022

Lorraine Helen Payson was born Dec. 9, 1923 to Christ and Minnie (Peterson) Payson on the family farm in Clay County, South Dakota.  She entered into death on July 24, 2022, at the age of 98 years, 7 months and 15 days.

Lorraine attended North Riverside grade school and graduated from Centerville High School in 1941. She...

Jul 22, 2022

Mark Troy Lundberg passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at his home in Shakopee, MN at the age of 48.

Mark was born December 14,1973 to Douglas and Phyllis (Hustrulid) Lundberg in Sioux Falls, SD.  He grew up on the family farm in Beresford.  Mark was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.  He attended Beresford...

Jul 9, 2022

June Marie Newman (Larson), 96, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 9, 2022, at the Hawarden Hospital.

June was born in her childhood home on a farm near Alcester, SD on June 29, 1926, and lived there throughout her childhood.  She went to Petry Country School followed by Hawarden High...