Obituary Listing

May 18, 2022

Fernetta A. (Snoozy) Eilmes Strand passed peacefully on May 18, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 94 years.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 23 at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville, SD with visitation beginning 1 hour prior to services.  In lieu of flowers,...

May 3, 2022

Lloyd Everett Lundberg, of Alcester, SD entered his heavenly home on May 3, 2022. Funeral services will be held at Big Springs Baptist Church on Saturday, May 7th at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be at Big Springs Baptist Church on Friday, May 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 pm.

May 2, 2022

Duane Allen Hustrulid, formerly of Beresford, died Monday May 2, 2022 in Scottsdale, AZ. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 4th at 2pm in the Fellowship Hall of Beresford Zion United Methodist Church in Beresford.

Duane is survived by his wife, Susan; two children, Nicole and Christopher; nine grandchildren, all...

Apr 27, 2022

Larry Dean Young was born March 13, 1945 in Beresford, South Dakota to Harold and Margaret (Bachman) Young. He was the youngest of seven children. Larry went to Gothland School until 8 th grade and continued his education at Beresford High School. He attended college at South Dakota State University and was in the ROTC. He got drafted into...

Apr 27, 2022

Cheryl Oster was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.  Cheryl was at home surrounded by her loving family when she went to meet her Savior, Jesus late on Wednesday night.

Cheryl Ann Oakland was born to Eunice (Sunde) and Vandal Oakland on June 25, 1946, in Viborg, South Dakota.  Cheryl's home was just outside of Centerville, South...

Apr 27, 2022

Shirley Ann (Van Driel) Strand was born May 24, 1944 in Yankton, SD to parents Elsie (Hlavac) and Harold Van Driel, and passed away April 27, 2022 at Doherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. She lived in Yankton with her mother and grandmother Clara Hlavac until Harold returned from overseas duty in WWII at which time they moved to...

Apr 9, 2022

Joel Thomas Oberg, of Beresford, SD, passed away at his home on April 9, 2022 at the age of 63.  Joel's family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Joel Oberg was born in Sioux Falls, SD on November 7, 1958 to parents, Darrell and Virginia (Huffman) Oberg.  He...

Apr 8, 2022

Frieda Bos passed away on Friday April 8, 2022 at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 16 days at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 16 at Wass Funeral Home, Beresford, SD.  It was Frieda's wish to donate her body to the University...

Apr 2, 2022

Phyllis Rae (Schrag) Bovill was born October 27, 1942, at home to Clarice (Waltner) and Elmer Schrag. She was the oldest of four siblings whom she loved her entire life. They became her closest friends and confidants. They enjoyed playing after the work was done, telling stories, and being together. As a child, she attended Brookside District #65 through...

Mar 23, 2022

Lyle Berdell Knutson was born September 7, 1938 to Art and Sena (Jensen) Knutson.  He passed away on March 23, 2022 at Sunset Manor in Irene, SD at the age of 83 years.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 28, 2022 at Immanuel Free Lutheran Church.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM,...

Mar 10, 2022

Lois J. Sundstrom died Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Alcester Care & Rehab, at the age of 90 years.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00PM, Monday, March 14 at Nathanael Lutheran Church in Alcester, SD, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 15 at Nathanael Lutheran...

Mar 8, 2022

Boyd Oliver Ostrem was born on the family farm July 16, 1930 to Thomas and Gay (Lunning) Ostrem. He passed away on March 8, 2022 at the age of 91 years, seven months and 22 days at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg, SD. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00PM, Sunday, March 13 at Scandia Lutheran Church in...

Mar 6, 2022

Norma Jean Jensen, died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Centerville Care & Rehab at the age of 93 years.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 9 at Wass Funeral Chapel in Centerville, SD.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 10 at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville, SD.

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Feb 19, 2022

Evelyn Violet Redden was born on April 7, 1940 in Canton, SD to William and Evelyn (Ruud) Kooiman. She died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 81 years. She and her twin sister, Elaine Violet (Kooiman) Stevens spent their early childhood in the Canton and northwest Iowa areas....

Feb 16, 2022

Ardis Joann Lunning was born July 20, 1937 in rural Turner County, South Dakota to Orvald and Eileen (Overgaard) Jorgensen. She died February 16, 2022 at the Centerville Care & Rehab Center at the age of 84 years, six months and 26 days.

She grew up living in Hurley, Rapid City and Madison, MN before her family...

Feb 13, 2022

Paul Alan Newberg was born in Alcester, SD on February 4, 1930 to Arthur and Florence (Peterson) Newberg.  He was a "full-blooded Swede" and very proud of his heritage.  He passed away on February 13, 2022 at the Akron Care Center at the age of 92 years, 9 days.

Paul graduated from Alcester High School in 1948. ...

Feb 4, 2022

Gertrude Louise Fink was born August 7, 1937 in Douglas County near Armour, SD to parents Emil and Gertrude (Grosz) Fink and died on February 4, 2022 at the age of 84 years.

Gertrude was baptized on August 29, 1937 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in rural Armour, SD. She was also confirmed there.

Gertrude...

Feb 1, 2022

Elizabeth Patricia "Betty" Molskness was born March 3, 1937, in Dell Rapids, SD, to Robert and Elvira (Gullickson) Molskness. She and twin brother Robert "Bobby" joined older sister Marilyn; several years later, younger sister Carolyn completed their family.  Betty was baptized, confirmed, and married at Colman Lutheran Church.  She has been a member of Scandia since 1959. She grew...

Feb 1, 2022

Greg Nelson was born on October 14, 1962 to Victor and Dorathy Nelson. He died on February 1, 2022 at the age of 59 years old.

He was born and raised in Anthon, Iowa. Greg graduated from Anthon- Otto High School in 1980. After graduation he moved to Correctionville, Iowa to begin his passion for farming. Greg...

Jan 28, 2022

Kimberly Kae (Lounsbery) Markl passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, at the age of 53 years.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 2 at Beresford Zion United Methodist Church, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday,...