Obituary Listing

May 15, 2025

Ella Laura Fields was born to George and Teresa Fields in their home, November 30, 1928 in Conifer, Colorado.

She was the youngest of 10 children and the longest survivor reaching the advanced age of 96. Her next oldest sibling was Peggy who died 4 days short of her 96th birthday.

Her early childhood was...

May 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lila Lee Smit

Lila Lee Smit, 88, of Viborg, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025. A devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved friend to many, Lila was a beacon of love, warmth, and kindness in the lives of all who knew her. She was blessed with good health up...

May 2, 2025

Steven Paul Miller, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Winter Park, Florida, on May 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Doris and Martin Miller.

Born on December 29, 1947, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Steve grew up in Beresford, a small town 30 miles south. At age...

Apr 26, 2025

Jeffrey Ethan Brown, 60, of North Kansas City, MO passed away on April 26, 2025, after a brief illness.

Jeff was born June 15th, 1964, in Watertown, South Dakota to Benjamin (Bud) Brown and Sherry (Haugen) Rowley. He was soon joined by a younger sister, Jennifer, and raised in Hawarden, Iowa. After high school graduation, he attended...

Apr 25, 2025

Diane W. Larson, born on August 15, 1955, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Donald and Betty (McDonald) Anderson, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at her home near Beresford, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 69 years old.

Diane grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School. Her life took a...

Apr 23, 2025

Carol Ann Hinkhouse Welch passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. She was 81 years old.

Carol was a woman of strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to God, her family, and friends. She spent most of her life nurturing the people around her, always offering a helping hand and a warm embrace. Her gentle spirit, sharp wit,...

Mar 22, 2025

Zackery Tyler Crelly was born August 1, 2003, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Josh Crelly and Candice Nyreen (Mehlhaff). He passed away on March 22, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Zack attended Centerville High School and graduated in 2022. After high school Zack signed up for the Army National Guard; going to basic training at...

Mar 21, 2025

Carmelita Catherine Gard was born November 28, 1932 in Beresford, South Dakota to Peter W. and Catherine (Kennedy) Gard. She died March 21, 2025 at the Alcester Care & Rehab Center at the age of 92 years.

Carmelita was raised and educated in Beresford. She was trained as a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked in nursing her...

Mar 21, 2025

Tracia Morren, age 89, of Beresford South Dakota, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday evening, March 21, 2025, at Spring Brook Village of La Crescent, Minnesota.

Tracia was born on January 7, 1936, at Alton, Iowa, the daughter of John and Henrietta (Hulst) Vande Weerd. She was raised in the Hospers, Iowa area...

Mar 10, 2025

Engeline "Engie" Alva Carnes was born on October 1, 1939 to Harm and Della (Braak) Straatmeyer. Engie passed away peacefully on March 10; 2025 surrounded by Family. Engie was born and raised on the family farm north of Lennox, South Dakota. She graduated from Lennox High School in 1957 and on August 9 of that summer she married Cortland...

Mar 9, 2025

Edna Cotton was born August 12, 1928 to parents Ingvard and Nellie (Hansen) Johansen. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side March 9, 2025 at the age of 96.

Edna married Dan Cotton on February 1, 1946; to this union four children were born.

She was a very loving and dedicated wife,...

Mar 9, 2025

Kenneth Lee Singer was born December 26, 1949 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Alex and Darlene (Welch) Singer. He died March 9, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 75 years.

Ken was raised in the Beresford area where he attended school and loved playing football, baseball and softball. He graduated...

Mar 3, 2025

David Lee Inberg, 92, of Beresford, SD, passed away at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, Monday, March 3, 2025 after health complications and a fall at his home. Visitation will be held at Wass Funeral Home, in Beresford, SD on Friday, March 14, from 5:00PM-7:00PM. The Funeral will be at Roseni Lutheran Church, 47214 307th St., Beresford, SD 57004...

Mar 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Nora Yvonne Barnes Ludwig, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Nora passed away peacefully on Saturday March 1, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by her family and friends. Nora was born on September 6, 1951, in Kingsport Tennessee and raised by her parents, Betty Alice & Kenneth Arlyn...

Mar 1, 2025

Randall Glen Kinkner was born May 8, 1969 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Larry and Faith (Johnson) Kinkner. He died March 1, 2025 at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls at the age of 55 years.

He graduated from high school and was a mechanic. Randall also worked for K&M Tire in Beresford.

He is...

Feb 28, 2025

Eldon Newberg was born July 29, 1937 in Akron, Iowa to Charles and Marie (Albers) Newberg. He died February 28, 2025 in Beresford, South Dakota at the age of 87 years.

He was raised in the Alcester area and graduated from Alcester High School in 1956. Eldon was united in marriage to Marilyn Evans on June 7,...

Feb 27, 2025

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Joyce Corraine Lone Jensen was born April 23, 1930 in Nunda, South Dakota to Conrad and Lillian (Langum) Lone. She died February 27, 2025 in Beresford, South Dakota at the age of 94 years.

Joyce was raised in east central South Dakota, She was baptized and confirmed at Prairie Queen Lutheran Church in Nunda. Joyce...

Feb 21, 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, Wayne. Wayne Eugene Hamilton was given life by his creator and was born on December 29, 1930, the child of Carroll and Laura (Zachow) Hamilton. On February 15, 1931 he...

Feb 16, 2025

Rory Wayne Gray passed away at home in Beresford on Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at the age of 60 years old. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Rory was born June 2nd, 1964 in Portland, Oregon and moved to Beresford when he was still in school. He later worked for Mr. Tire, Tendaire...

Feb 16, 2025

Cleo Clark was born August 30, 1932 in Alcester, South Dakota to Joseph and Bernice (Johnson) Hongslo. She died February 16, 2025 at the Alcester Care and Rehab Center at the age of 92 years.

Cleo was born, raised and lived on the same property in Alcester her entire life. Her family had Evergreen Dairy; Cleo would...