Obituary Listing

Sep 21, 2021

Donna Mae (Kayser) Pederson was born September 10, 1936, in rural Emery, South Dakota, the third of ten children, to parents, Joe and Mabel (Kewley) Kayser. She died September 21, 2021, at the Hawarden hospital at the age of 85 years.

Donna was raised on the family farm near Emery where she preferred helping her dad outside...

Sep 16, 2021

Carl Eugene Parmley Jr. 70, died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home in Centerville, SD.  Carl's family will host a Celebration of Life service  at 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 21 at the Centerville Legion.

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Sep 15, 2021

Corinne Ann Paulson Engstrom, long-time resident of Clay County, SD, passed away September 15, 2021 at Centerville, SD at the age of 101 years.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 21 at Komstad Covenant Church with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM.  Memorials may be directed to the Komstad Covenant Church, Capital Fund.

Aug 19, 2021

Melissa Sievers passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 42 years, after warrior-like battles with lymphoma and West Nile Virus. Melissa leaves behind her devoted husband Nick Sievers and their sons Owen, age 9, and Isaac, age 4.

Melissa worked as a videographer/editor, photographer, and...

Aug 18, 2021

Naomi Rose Stocking passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the age of 47 years, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

To Naomi's friends, we wish to thank you for all of your support and kind words. Naomi was a blessing and a bright light and she has clearly touched many people. Thank...

Aug 17, 2021

Brian Clifford Boese was born April 15th, 1958 in Pipestone, MN to Clifford and Nola Boese. He passed away on August 17th, 2021 at his home outside of Beresford, SD at the age of 63.

Brian was a long-haul truck driver for 34 years. He loved to watch sports and was a fan...

Aug 13, 2021

Henry "Barney" Bernard Blauth peacefully entered his eternal home at 4:15 PM August 13 th , 2021 at the Hawarden hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Barney was born August 31 st , 1948 in McKeesport, PA. When he was six, Barney moved to Southern California with his parents and three sisters. There he enjoyed...

Aug 12, 2021

Norman James Nelson was born December 11, 1935 in Turner County, South Dakota to Edward and Ida (Johnson) Nelson. He died August 12, 2021 at his home at the age of 85 years.

Norman was raised on the family farm where he lived most of his life. He took over the farm responsibilities from his father when...

Aug 12, 2021

Robert Elroy Berg, age 88, of Alcester, SD entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2021.  Robert was born April 1, 1933 to Emil and Sylvia (Hanson) Berg.  He was the only child as his mother passed away when he was young.  Robert graduated from Alcester High School in 1951.  After graduation he drove a gravel truck...

Aug 2, 2021

Marlin W. Jurgensen passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at Alcester Care & Rehab at the age of 87 years.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Nathanael Lutheran Church in Alcester, SD.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, August 6 at the church.

Marlin...

Jul 17, 2021

John James Fitzgerald, Jr., 80, of Hudson passed away peacefully on July 17, 2021 at Centerville Care and Rehab.

John was born February 8, 1941 to John and Theressa (Gandrau) Fitzgerald. He was the second youngest of 13 children whom grew up on the family farm in Emmet Township. John attended school in Beresford and enlisted in...

Jul 17, 2021

Arabelle Peterson was born September 12, 1923 in Akron, Iowa to Clarence and Clara (Knecht) Andrews. She died July 17, 2021 in Alcester, South Dakota at the age of 97 years, 10 months and five days.

Arabelle was raised in southeastern South Dakota, attending country school near Spink. Following her education, she worked for families in the...

Jul 13, 2021

Delores D. Steeneck was born April 26, 1931 in Union County, South Dakota to parents Ralph and Ida (Zachow) Fickbohm. She died July 13, 2021 in Alcester, SD at the age of 90 years.

Delores graduated from Alcester High School in 1949. She stayed home to help with her ailing father. Delores married Wayne Steeneck on January...

Jun 28, 2021

Flora Anna Larson was born January 26, 1930, in Missoula Montana.  She was the fifth of six children born to Rev. J.C. Sipple and Linde A.O. (Sumnicht) Sippel.  Her father came to America from Germany just prior to America's entry into WWI to serve as pastor to German speaking congregations.  Her mother, trained as a teacher, had grown up...

Jun 27, 2021

Catherine "Katie" F. Thurston Carlson was born August 5, 1943 in Dorchester, Massachusetts to Paul and Winifred (Kitterick) Lyon. She died June 27, 2021 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg, South Dakota at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 22 days.

Katie was born into a military family and she was raised in several areas....

Jun 27, 2021

Michael Lee Kieffer, age 60, of Volin, South Dakota died June 27, 2021 due to an auto accident. He was born August 1, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard and Diana (DuBois) Kieffer. Michael was raised in Centerville, SD where he attended school.

Michael was a truck driver, both over-the-road as well as with local companies while...

Jun 22, 2021

Kyle Leslie Martinsen, 37, passed away as the result of an accident on June 22, 2021.  Memorial services will be held at 7PM, July 8 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beresford, SD, with visitation beginning 1 hour prior to the service.  wassfuneralhome.com

Kyle was born June 27, 1983 in Viborg, SD to Kirk and...

Jun 16, 2021

Nona Ada (Walker) Herrboldt, 88, passed away peacefully at the Alcester Care & Rehab Center on June 16, 2021.

Nona and her twin sister, Noma, were born in Olivet, SD on April 8 th and 9 th , 1933 to George and Erma (Boegler) Walker. She grew up on the family farm north of Olivet and graduated...

Jun 8, 2021

Edward Compston Peter, III, passed away peacefully June 8, 2021, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Born May 20, 1955, to Lt. Gen. Edward C. Peter, II, and Jean Foresteire Peter.  "Ed" grew up travelling the world in a military family, living in the Philippines, Belgium, Hawaii and many other US states, and touring France, Germany,...

May 31, 2021

Curtis L. Saugstad was born June 6, 1928 in Lincoln County, near Beresford, South Dakota, to parents Michael and Agnes (Nelson) Saugstad, the youngest of five children. He was baptized at Romsdal Lutheran Church and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford. Curtis attended country school and graduated from Beresford High School in 1946; he took an accounting course...