Obituary Listing

May 4, 2026

Anna Peterson, 98, of Centerville, SD, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Centerville Care and Rehab Center in Centerville. Her Celebration of Life funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville. Visitation with the family present will take place one hour prior to the service at the...

May 1, 2026

Surrounded by love, Beatrice Marie McGuire passed from this life into God's embrace on May 1, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born to George and Odella (Ouellette) Hubert on November 30, 1930.

Bea was raised near Beresford, where she learned the values of hard work, resilience, and faith that would guide her throughout her life. On November 20,...

Apr 22, 2026

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we share the sudden passing of our son Garrett Martin Hartsock, on April 22, 2026, at the young age of 22. Garrett was born October 9, 2003, in Sioux Falls, SD. Garrett fought a courageous fight since birth. Despite early health issues he grew up being a very happy go-lucky young man. He was...

Apr 22, 2026

Donowan Larson, 88, of Alcester, SD, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Hawarden, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2026, at Alcester Baptist Church in Alcester, SD. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service starting at 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Wass...

Apr 20, 2026

Bryan Blumer, age 45, of Beresford, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Beresford Zion United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the lunch at Zion Cemetery, rural Beresford. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday, April 24,...

Apr 19, 2026

Janice O’Connor, 80, of Beresford, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her home in Beresford. Private family services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Beresford. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the church on Friday. Burial will take place at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery...

Mar 30, 2026

Marlys Shirley LaMae Nelson (Peterson) was born February 5, 1929, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Ellsworth and Ida (Oakland) Peterson. Her family moved from Jamestown to Washburn, then to Lewisburg and Nashville, Tennessee, before settling in Centerville, South Dakota. It was here that the roots of her life, family, and traditions would be firmly stitched together.

She graduated from Centerville High...

Mar 29, 2026

Rosemary Anne Weiland, 60, was called to the Lord on March 29th, 2026, surrounded by her family, following a courageous 23-year battle with cancer.

Rosemary was born in St. Paul, MN, to Donald and Audrey Erickson on July 22, 1965. She was raised in St. Paul alongside her big sister, Anne Marie. After graduating from Derham Hall High School in 1983,...

Mar 25, 2026

David Wayne Thompson was born November 12, 1953 to Stanley and Ruth (Tellefson) Thompson in Sandwich, Illinois. He passed away March 25, 2026 at his home near Beresford, South Dakota after a battle with cancer.

David grew up in Newark, IL where he graduated in 1971. He was a farm kid from the beginning; a hobby collector of antique gas engines,...

Mar 18, 2026

Corey Gacusana passed away on March 18th of 2026 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Scotland, South Dakota following a long-term illness. A celebration of life will be held March 28th, at 10:00 am at Roseni Lutheran Church. Burial to be done at a later date.

Corey Marin Gacusana, 82, was born on May 17, 1943, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to...

Mar 17, 2026

James V. “Jim” Carlson was born August 13, 1943 in Viborg, South Dakota to Arthur B. and Cora (Ven) Carlson. He passed away March 17, 2026 in Viborg at the age of 82 years.

Jim was baptized and confirmed at Skrefsrud Lutheran Church and has been a member of Scandia Lutheran Church for 60 years. He attended Millbrook #47 grade school...

Mar 13, 2026

Watch Dennis' funeral service 

Dennis Wayne ”DJ” Johnson passed on March 13, 2026.

Dennis was born in Sioux Falls, SD on Dec. 14, 1944 and graduated from Beresford High School. He worked tirelessly at the South Dakota Geological Survey from age 19 all the way up until his retirement.

In his town, Dennis was a prominent contributing member of the Beresford Area Radio...

Mar 12, 2026

Ruby's funeral service can be viewed at: Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Ruby Ann Hakl was born July 29, 1937 to Reuben and Annie (Hegge) Nelson. She died March 12, 2026 in Sioux Falls at the age of 88 years surrounded by her family at Sanford Cottage.

She was raised on the family farm near Colton, SD. Following high school, she graduated with the...

Mar 5, 2026

Arland Arne Rusten, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home at Tea, South Dakota in the early morning dawn on March 5, 2026. A memorial service will be held at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford, SD at 2PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Visitation with the family present will start at 1PM.

Arland was born July 18, 1942 to Arne...

Feb 26, 2026

Virginia Rist, born on June 11, 1940, in Freeman, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in Centerville, South Dakota. She was a beloved daughter of Gideon and Verlinda (Aman) Handel. Virginia’s journey was marked by her dedication to family, community, and her faith.

Virginia graduated from Freeman High School in 1958 and went on to earn her elementary...

Feb 26, 2026

Rodney Schempp, 94, of Alcester, SD, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD.

Rodney Duane Schempp was born February 22, 1932, to parents John and Doris (Hall) Schempp in rural Canton, South Dakota. He was joined by sister Marilyn in 1933 and brother Marvin in 1939. At an early age, Rodney and his...

Feb 21, 2026

We are so thankful you are here to celebrate the life of our beautiful and amazing daughter, Kylee Jean Collins. She was born on Friday, July 13th, 2007 in Sioux Falls, SD. A happy baby from the start, she was always full of smiles and giggles. She was a fast learner and loved to be involved in anything and everything...

Feb 7, 2026

Joe Glen Griffith was born on January 15th, 1969 in Huron, SD and passed away peacefully at home February 7th, 2026. He was 57 years and 22 days old.

Joe spent his early years in both Huron, SD and Kirbyville, TX as his father was a beekeeper. He graduated from Huron High School and went on to...

Feb 7, 2026

Craig Scott Cramton was born November 6, 1972 and passed away February 7, 2026 at the age of 53. He lost his fight with cancer but kept a positive attitude throughout his short journey.

Craig enjoyed riding motorcycle, listening to music, taking pictures of the outdoors and backroad drives, but mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His...

Feb 5, 2026

Ezekiel Tobias Fickbohm was born November 17, 2003 to Jason and Stacy (Johnson) Fickbohm in Sioux Falls, SD. He died February 5, 2026 in Alcester at the age of 22 years.

Zeke, also known as "Squeak" in his younger years, loved the outdoors whether rock climbing, hunting or fishing. He raised ducks and chickens and enjoyed playing...