Obituary Listing

Jan 3, 2025

Gerhard M. Nilsen was born November 29, 1960 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Gerhard H. And Rita (Fusco) Nilsen. He died unexpectedly at work January 3, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 64.

Jerry was raised and attended school in New Jersey with his brother, Evan. After high school Jerry attended college...

Dec 30, 2024

Ronald Nelson of Alcester, SD passed away peacefully at 86 years of age on 30 December 2024 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD.

Ron was born in Beresford, SD on December 2, 1938, the youngest of four children and the only son to Jimmie and Melva. He graduated from Beresford High School in 1957, attended...

Dec 28, 2024

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Franklin D. Kumm was born at home March 29, 1942 in Brazile Mills, Nebraska. He died December 28, 2024 at the Centerville Care & Rehab Center at the age of 82 years, eight months and 29 days.

Frank attended country school through...

Dec 6, 2024

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Alfred Henry Herrboldt earned his angel wings peacefully at the Alcester Care & Rehab Center on December 6, 2024.

Alfred was born October 15, 1927 to John and Emma (Neu) Herrboldt on the family farm near Menno, SD. Alfred was united in marriage to Nona Walker the love of his...

Nov 30, 2024

Emily Alice (Hansen) Sorensen was born November 29, 1930 to William Fredrick & Viola M. (Marshall) Hansen in Eagle Butte, SD. She entered into Heaven November 30, 2024 at the age of 94, at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford, SD, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Emily married Harlen Harvey Sorensen on May 25, 1952. They lived...

Nov 20, 2024

Regan Wendell Pearson was born September 23, 1950 in Hawarden, Iowa to Wendell and Carol (Johnson) Pearson. He died November 20, 2024 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls at the age of 74 years, one month and 27 days.

Regan, nicknamed "Bopper" was the eldest of four children and "highly energetic" according to his mother. He attended...

Nov 19, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann (Ellis) Nelson died peacefully on November 19, 2024 at 71 years of age.  She was born on May 1, 1953 in Viborg, SD to Kennard and LuVern (Johnson) Ellis.

Jackie attended Rose Cottage Country School through the 8th Grade.  After 8th grade, she attended Centerville High School where she graduated in 1971.  While in...

Nov 19, 2024

Gerald Lee Christiansen was born on May 21, 1958 in Hudson, SD near Beresford, SD to parents Westley Christiansen and Loretta Henle Christiansen and entered into death November 19, 2024 at the age of 66 years 5 months and 28 days.

Gerald received his education in Beresford special education and graduated from Beresford High School.

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Nov 15, 2024

Mildred Elaine was born Dec. 10, 1926 on the shores of Lake Andes near Ravinia, SD to parents Virgil and Hulda (Carlson) Millage. She was the youngest of seven children.

Millie attended school through 6th grade at Lake Andes, then with her mother moved to Sioux City, IA where she attended 7th grade. Hulda married Henry Otten...

Nov 7, 2024

Kurt Edward Hoagland (72) passed away peacefully in Hospice at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  He was lovingly surrounded by his spouse, children and grandchildren during his journey.

Kurt was born into an Air Force family in Springfield, Illinois on February 27, 1952. In Kurt's younger years the family moved to Brookley Air Force Base in Mobile, Alabama...

Oct 28, 2024

Debora Lynn Basche Fitzgerald was born 15 June 1959, the seventh child of Leslie and Dorothy (Sheetz) Basche, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She attended Lincoln High School, class of 1977. Deb enjoyed to dance; she was a member of the Midwest Promenaders.

Deb enjoyed life - her adventures included moving to California as teenager followed by...

Oct 25, 2024

Gene Elroy Thormodsgaard was born to Haakon Ingert and Clara (Johnson) Thormodsgard on February 12, 1942, in the home of Lydia Nelson. The home is still standing in Beresford. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed at Romsdal Lutheran Church.

Gene grew up on a farm and attended Pleasant Hill School. He later bought the...

Oct 17, 2024

Paul Murray Adamson, 73, of Brookings, SD, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born on October 31, 1950, Paul was known for his adventurous spirit and deep respect for nature.

Paul was born in Vermillion, SD, to James and Gloria (Shogren) Adamson of Centerville, SD. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Paul attended Ellis...

Oct 14, 2024

Funeral services will be 10AM Monday, October 21, 2024 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 101 S 5th Street, Beresford, SD with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is 3-5PM Sunday at the church. Memorials may be directed to Ava's House, 1320 W 17th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 or to Children's Home Society, 801 N Sycamore Ave, Sioux...

Oct 8, 2024

Rodney "Rod" Franklin Hakl was born June 28, 1937 in Geddes, South Dakota, on the homestead farm, to Franklin J. and Ethel H. (Johnson) Hakl. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith and confirmed in June 1952 at Nathanael Lutheran Church where he was a lifetime member. Rodney and Ruby moved to the family farm in 1976, where he...

Oct 4, 2024

Dallas Allen Thompson passed away at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD on October 4, 2024. Dallas was born on October 11, 1950 in Sioux Falls, SD to Henry and La Verne Thompson. He grew up on a farm northeast of Beresford, SD and attend Pleasant Valley Country School through the 8 grade. He graduated from Beresford high...

Oct 2, 2024

Jay Clark was born September 17, 1933, in Alsen, South Dakota to Clarence and Edna (Erickson) Clark. He died October 2, 2024, at the Alcester Care & Rehab Center at the age of 91 years.

Jay was raised on the family farm with his eight brothers and sisters. He attended Newdale Country School and graduated from Beresford...

Sep 30, 2024

Darlene Joy Hofer was born to Joseph and Juliet (Jensen) Brodland on March 1, 1938. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian Faith at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Freeman, South Dakota. She attended country school and went on to attend high school at Augustana Academy in Canton, SD. There she developed lifelong friends and continued with her interest...

Sep 25, 2024

Robert (Bob) Grant Kennedy, 91, of Beresford, South Dakota, was peacefully welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 25, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1933, in Beresford, South Dakota, to Walter and Ethel Kennedy and grew up on the family farm northwest of Beresford. Bob was a 1951 graduate of Beresford High School and alumnus of...

Sep 19, 2024

Nelda Hultgren, 93, passed away Thursday morning, September 19, 2024 at Bethesda of Beresford in Beresford, South Dakota.  She was born Nelda Ethleyn Olson on February 5, 1931-the sixth girl of nine children- to Arthur C. Olson and Cora A. (Ellefson) Olson at their rural Volin, SD family farm in Yankton County.  Nelda was baptized and confirmed at Trondhjem...