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Russell M. Christensen
Aug 8, 2019
Russell Morris Christensen was born near Centerville, SD on April 18, 1921, the son of Nels and Helga Christensen. He passed away on August 8, 2019 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home in Viborg, SD at the age of 98.
Russell attended grade school in country schools near Centerville and Parker and graduated from Wakonda Public...
Betty Paulsen
Aug 5, 2019
Betty Jane Paulsen, 90, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Bethesda of Beresford. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, August 16, 2019 at Beresford Zion United Methodist Church with visitation beginning at noon until service time.
Betty Henriksen was born December 27, 1928 in Alsen, SD to Christian and Anna (Nissen) Henriksen. She graduated...
Gail Walton
Aug 2, 2019
Carolyn Gail Walton, age 83, died Friday, August, 2, 2019 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford, South Dakota. Memorial services will be 2PM Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Romsdal Lutheran Church, rural Beresford. Visitation with the family present will be 6-8PM Friday, Aug. 9 th at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford. Memorials may be directed to Romsdal Lutheran Church...
Lloyd S. Snedeker
Aug 1, 2019
Lloyd Snedeker, 76 of Beresford, SD, died Thursday August 1, 2019 at his home. He was born February 16, 1943 and served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964 and was honorably discharged.
Lloyd is survived by his wife Judy Snedeker of Beresford, SD; two sons, Terry and his wife, Sol, Snedeker of Washington, DC and Bret...
Diane Landon
Jul 31, 2019
Diane Rae Landon, 86, left this earthly body surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 31st at Bethesda Nursing Home.
Diane was born September 26, 1932 in Beresford, SD to Ray and Kathryn (Chadwick) Scroggs. She grew up in Beresford and graduated from Beresford High School in 1950. She received her nursing degree from St. Mary's...
L'Nora Bylander
Jul 24, 2019
L'Nora Bylander, 99, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg, SD. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, July 29 at Dalesburg Lutheran Church, rural Vermillion, SD. Visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 PM Sunday, July 28, at Wass Funeral Home, Beresford, SD.
L'Nora Lois Bowden was born November 28, 1919, to...
Marie L. Gorman
Jul 18, 2019
Marie L. Gorman, 87, of Beresford, SD, passed away July 18, 2019 at Centerville Care & Rehab in Centerville, SD. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, July 23 at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Beresford, followed by a prayer service at 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held at 10AM Wednesday, July 24 at St....
Lorraine E. Carlson
Jul 7, 2019
Lorraine E. Carlson, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2019 at her home in Beresford, SD. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 13 at Dalesburg Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM...
Alice Kiepke
Jun 28, 2019
Alice Kiepke, 91, formerly of Centerville, SD departed this life on June 28, 2019 in Chicago, IL. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, rural Centerville, SD. Visitation will be held from 11:00-1:00 PM at Wass Funeral Home in Centerville, SD. Following the committal please join the family for a...
Mary Jean Olsen
Jun 28, 2019
Mary Jean Olsen, 86, formerly of Centerville, South Dakota returned home to the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. She joins her husband, Gene and son, Steve.
Mary Jean Hall was born February 20, 1933 to Al and Sophie (Nielsen) Hall near Centerville, SD. She was baptized and confirmed at Scandia Lutheran Church in...
Brian Wesche
Jun 18, 2019
Brian Wesche died unexpectedly of natural causes in his home in Centerville, SD. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1979 and he attended Hutchinson Technical Institute where he completed a degree in graphic design. Brian worked with numerous printing companies in Sioux Falls and has been employed at Fireball Decals for the past 15 years.
He...
Anna Mae Nelson
Jun 13, 2019
Anna Mae Nelson, 84, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 18 at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville, SD. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, June 17 at Scandia Lutheran Church, followed by a prayer service and sharing of memories at 7:00 PM....
Lois M. Winquist
May 28, 2019
Lois M. Winquist, 92, of rural Alcester, SD, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Bethesda of Beresford. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 1 at Big Springs Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, May 31 at the church with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM. Memorials may be given in Lois' name to...
Lois A. Hongslo
May 27, 2019
Lois Adelle Hagen Hongslo was born July 10, 1933 in Lincoln County, South Dakota to Arlo and Alice (Lundstrom) Hagen. She died May 27, 2019 at the Alcester Care & Rehab Center at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 17 days.
She was raised on the family farm and attended country school and graduated from...
Vera Voog
May 23, 2019
Vera Eleanor Johnson Voog, 104, went to be with the Lord May 23, 2019 at a Sioux Falls hospital. She was born September 22, 1914 in Centerville, Turner County, South Dakota to parents Hans and Ella (Engstrom) Johnson. When two years of age, she moved with her parents to Beresford, SD where she grew up and received her education....
Mavis L. Satter
May 21, 2019
Mavis Lorraine Satter was born in Union township, Pierpont, South Dakota on October 30, 1917 to Herman and Emma (Enstad) Paulson. She died in Watertown, SD on May 21, 2019 at the age of 101 years, six months and 21 days.
She was baptized and confirmed in Skudesness Lutheran Church. Mavis attended eight years of country school...
Maurine Y. Heiser
May 21, 2019
Maurine Y. Heiser, 75, formerly of Beresford, SD, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 31 at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford, SD. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services. Maurine will be buried at Roseni Lutheran Cemetery.
Maurine Anderson was born June 1, 1943 in...
Bill Dolan
May 8, 2019
William "Bill" Dolan was born April 15, 1932 in Union County, South Dakota to Joseph and Elizabeth (Buryanek) Dolan. He died suddenly May 8, 2019 in Beresford at the age of 87 years and 23 days.
Bill was raised on the family farm where he attended country school and graduated from Beresford High School. He enlisted in...
Irene Fickbohm
May 6, 2019
Irene Wetrosky Miller Fickbohm, 97, was born February 10, 1922 to Elmer and Ruth (Eberhard) Wetrosky at rural Merrill, Iowa. She went through eighth grade at Liberty Consolidated school. The family then moved to rural Alcester where she graduated from Alcester High School in 1939. Irene married William Bruce Miller in rural Hawarden in 1941. Four children were raised...
Barbara Ann Michaels
Apr 28, 2019
Barbara Ann Michaels, 91, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Alcester Care & Rehab Center. Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.
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