Obituaries

Oct 2, 2020

Dale Gocken, 98 of Hurley died Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg.  Graveside services will be 11:00am Friday, October 9, 2020 held at the Union Cemetery near Wakonda, SD.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.

Dale M. Gocken was born on August 14, 1922 at Mitchell, SD to Ahlrich and Anna...

Oct 1, 2020

Thomas Lee Noordsy, Sioux Falls, passed away October 1 at his home, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be at 10:00am Monday, October 5, 2020 at First Church of God in Marion with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will from 3-5pm Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, 57 th and Minnesota, Sioux Falls. Due to Covid-19 the family...

Sep 26, 2020

Theresa Meyen, 62 of Slayton, MN, passed away on September 26, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg, SD. A memorial service will be held on May 8, 2021 at JP Denmark, Viborg.

Theresa Louise (Jenkins) Meyen, a marvel of a woman, with a quick wit and sense of humor, that made her a source...

Sep 25, 2020

Luverne Langerock, 89 of Marion, passed away on September 25, 2020 at the Sanford USD Medical Center. Private Family Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Calvary Reformed Church in Monroe. Visitation with no family present will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the church. Due to Covid-19 the family request that...

Sep 24, 2020

Helen Rayburn, 71 of Yankton, went home with Jesus on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home in Parker.

To watch Helen's Service, click here : https://youtu.be/ShhA9jQtD4M

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be directed to Yankton Heartland Humane Society, 3400 East Hwy...

Sep 24, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Joffer, 86 of Parker died on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Oakview Terrace in Freeman.  Funeral services will be at 10:30am Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Calvary Reformed Church in Monroe with burial at the Monroe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Monday evening at the church. Due to Covid-19 the family request that guest...

Sep 22, 2020

Joe M. Wurtz, 83 of Sioux Falls and formerly of Centerville, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Doughtery Hospice House in Sioux Falls.  Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Centerville.  A Memorial Service is planned for in October at the Viborg Community Building.

Further details will follow.

Sep 21, 2020

Ramona J. Begeman, 85 of Parker died Monday, September 21, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg.  Funeral services will be at 10:00am Friday, September 25, 2020 at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday at the funeral home.

To watch Ramona's service, click...

Sep 14, 2020

Marvin W. Begeman, 88 of Parker, SD died Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg, SD. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday, September 18, 2020 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home in Parker with visitation starting at 12:00 noon. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, SD.

Marvin was born on October...

Sep 14, 2020

Richard McConniel, 81, of Dolton, SD passed away in Mitchell, SD on Monday, September 14, 2020.  Memorial services will begin at 11 am on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel in Marion with family present one hour prior to greet visitors.

Richard McConniel was born October 2, 1938 in Sioux Falls, SD to Bert and...

Sep 14, 2020

Robert Stephan “Steve” Rayburn died peacefully at home on September 14 th , 2020 after a five year battle with Parkinson Disease.   Memorial services will be at 2:00pm Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Hurley City Park with burial in the Hurley Cemetery.  Public Masonic Services will be held at 7:00pm Friday evening at the United Methodist Church Fellowship...

Sep 11, 2020

John Dale “Jack” Wilson, 70 of Hurley rode off into his final sunset in Sioux Falls, SD on Friday, September 11, 2020 with his family by his side.  Funeral services will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in White Lake, SD with burial at the Black Hills National Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Monday...

Sep 10, 2020

Eunice Duerksen, 88 of Marion,  died Thursday, Sept 10, 2020 at Ava’s Hospice House.  Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Sunday, Sept 13, 2020 at Calvary Reformed Church in Monroe.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Saturday evening at the church. The service will be broadcasted in the church parking lot on 87.9 FM or on the church's Facebook...

Sep 9, 2020

John “Jack” Christensen, 90 of Viborg, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg.  Funeral services will be at 3:00pm Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the First Baptist Church, Viborg with burial in the church cemetery.  A Gathering for family and friends will be at 7:00pm on Wednesday evening at the Daneville Inn in...

Sep 5, 2020

Mitch Ayres, 58 native of Parker, SD died on September 5, 2020 in Dallas, Texas.  Memorial Gathering will be from 10-Noon on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker.  Burial will be at St. Christina Catholic Cemetery, Parker.

Mitchell David Ayres was born on December 19, 1960 at Viborg, SD to William...

Sep 3, 2020

Warren Spomer, 88 died Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his home under hospice.  Funeral services will be at 11:00am Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Hurley with burial with military honors at the Hurley Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5-7pm at the church.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.

To watch Warren's Funeral...

Sep 3, 2020

Lorraine Mammenga, 87 of Menno, passed away on September 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Monday, September 7, 2020 at St. Boniface-Idylwilde Catholic Church, rural Freeman. Visitation with family present will be from 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday, September 6. 2020 at the church with a Wake Service starting...

Sep 2, 2020

LeRoy Ebeling, 77 of Monroe, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from injuries received on the farm.  Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Calvary Reformed Church in Monroe. Burial to follow at the Monroe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, September 4, 2020 at the church. The service will be broadcasted on...

Aug 26, 2020

Charles Dawes, 94 of Mitchell, originally of Springfield, passed away on August 26, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Lennox. Graveside service with Military Honors will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Springfield Cemetery , Springfield SD.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials can be directed to the VA Hospital.

Charles...

Aug 20, 2020

Vernon Larsen, 89 of Viborg, passed away on August 20, 2020 at the Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater. Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM Monday, August 24, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Viborg. Visitation with family present will be from 3:00-5:00 PM Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the church. Due to COVID-19, masks are recommended but not...