Obituary Listing

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 3, 2025

Our hearts are broken as we share that Mark Fickbohm, 62, of Alcester, SD passed away on November 3, 2025 at his home.

Mark was born on September 13, 1963 to Edward and Ida (Ludwig) Fickbohm.  He grew up in Alcester and graduated from Alcester High School in 1981.  Through high school and beyond he worked on...

Oct 26, 2025

Gary D. Lundberg was born April 14, 1943 in Clay County, South Dakota to Oscar and Elna (Larson) Lundberg. He died October 26, 2025 in Sioux Falls at the age of 82 years.

He was born and raised on the family farm west of Beresford, where he lived his entire life. Gary attended Glenwood Country School and...

Oct 22, 2025

James "Jimmy J" Jervik was born December 18, 1958 in Hawarden, Iowa to Clarence and Beverly (Larson) Jervik. He died October 22, 2025 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 66 years, 10 months and 4 days.

Jimmy was raised in the Norway Center, SD area where he attended Sunde Country...

Oct 15, 2025

Joseph Berst, Jr. passed away on October 15, 2025 at Snohomish, Washington from complications of advanced dementia. He was born on February 16, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington to Joseph Berst, Sr. and Evelyn Ann (Williams) Berst who both preceded him in death.  He graduated from Snohomish High School with the Class of 1961 and after a short stint in...

Oct 7, 2025

Judy Marie Keiser, age 74, of Alcester, South Dakota, passed away on October 7 2025 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on August 21, 1951, in Canton, South Dakota, to John and Myrtle Naglestad. Judy grew up in Canton and attended Canton School. She was the youngest of three children, with two brothers, Richard and her...

Oct 1, 2025

Joan Evelyn (Degen) Briggs passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday October 1, 2025. Celebration of life will take place Monday, October 6 at 1:00pm Mass will be held at St. Teresa of Avila in Beresford, SD. Joan was born August 14, 1932 in Ethan SD to Joe & Jessie (McBrayer) Degen. Joan attended Notre Dame Catholic School in...

Sep 24, 2025

Valonta Gweneth Schmid was born on January 14, 1926 to Wesley and Edna (Fredrickson) Schmid of Beresford. She attended Pleasant Valley School, Beresford High School, and National Business College in Sioux City, Iowa.

On April 15, 1947 she married Clarence Lawrenson of Beresford. They lived in town for a while, then purchased 80 acres of farmland from...

Sep 20, 2025

Dianna Lynn Jurgensen was born on October 20, 1954 in Hawarden, Iowa to Warren and Josephine Jurgensen.  She attended Bancroft, Little Flower Catholic School and Whittier Middle School.  Dianna graduated from Washington High School in 1972.  At the age of 19, she moved to Fargo, North Dakota with her boyfriend and worked at a hospital where she learned how...

Sep 16, 2025

Gary Joseph Blaschke, 82, of Vermillion, South Dakota, passed away on September 16, 2025, at Sanford Health Care Center in Vermillion.

He was born on June 13, 1943, in Vermillion to John and Lucina Blaschke and grew up in the Centerville area, attending Centerville High School. In 1965, he enlisted in the Army National Guard and served...

Aug 31, 2025

Dorthy Jean Voegeli Nothdurft passed away August 31, 2025.  Dorthy was born August 4, 1936 to Erwin and Mrytle Voegeli.  She received her education in Brandon High School.  She married Melvin Nothdurft August 18, 1954.  They started farming in 1955 and settled their own farm in 1962 in the Beresford area.  Together they raised 5 children, Rick (Roxanne), Dan...