Obituaries

Idella Christensen

Idella Christensen

Oct 19, 2017

Idella Ramona Christensen, 88, of Parker, SD passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2017 surrounded by her family. The family will be present for a visitation beginning at 5:30PM Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church in Parker, SD. A prayer service will immediately follow at 6:30PM. On Monday, October 23, 2017, interment will be held at Rosehill...

Leroy "Bud" Anderson

Leroy "Bud" Anderson

Oct 16, 2017

LeRoy "Bud" Anderson, 79 of Parker, South Dakota and husband of Cheri, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Bud was a US Air Force Veteran and an over the road truck driver for many years. Private family services will be held.

Edna Borgers

Edna Borgers

Oct 4, 2017

Edna G. Borgers, 96 of Marion died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the Freeman Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the First Church of God, Marion with burial at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-4pm Saturday at the Tieszen Home Chapel and from 6-8pm at the church. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones...

Charles R. Larsen

Charles R. Larsen

Oct 4, 2017

Charles Robert Larsen, 60, of Larchwood, IA, passed away from complications of cancer on October 4th, 2017 surrounded by his family. Charlie was born January 14, 1957 to Gene and Bettie (Jones) Larsen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the oldest son of 5 children. He graduated from Brandon Valley High School in 1975 and served four years in the U.S....

Lemoine Jensen

Lemoine Jensen

Oct 1, 2017

Lemoine P. Jensen, 91 of Viborg died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Viborg with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Wednesday evening at the church with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm. Arrangements by Hofmeister...

Thomas Sweeney

Thomas Sweeney

Sep 30, 2017

Thomas Joseph Sweeney, 63, died on September 30, 2017, under his own private terms. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Friday, October 6, 2017 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Presho, SD. A Prayer Service will be said at 7:00pm Thursday evening at the church. Thomas Joseph Sweeney was born December 5, 1953, to Joe and DeElda (Hilmoe) Sweeney, and...

Deanna Merryfield

Deanna Merryfield

Sep 29, 2017

DeAnna Merryfield, 55 of Viborg died Friday, September 29, 2017 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls after being a strong fighter of ovarian cancer. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Viborg. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7pm Tuesday at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Viborg. DeAnna Louise...

Janice Ramsley

Janice Ramsley

Sep 28, 2017

Janice Ramsley, 78 of Viborg died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be at 2:00pm Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Viborg Community Center, Viborg with burial at the Holland Cemetery, rural Centerville. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Janice Kaye (Simonsen) Ramsley was born on March 14, 1939 to...

Dorothy Boldt

Dorothy Boldt

Sep 26, 2017

Dorothy Helen (Splonskowski) Boldt passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, SD. She reached the age of 94 years, 6 months, and 9 days. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Monday, October 2, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marion. A Scripture Service will be said at 3:00pm Sunday at the Tieszen...

Clifford Blanchard

Clifford Blanchard

Sep 25, 2017

Clifford Vetal Blanchard was born on a farm near Jefferson SD on May 23, 1920, and passed away September 25, 2017, in Freeman SD. He was the oldest son of the late Victor & Adwilda Blanchard. Clifford graduated from Jefferson High School, Jefferson SD in 1938. He married Betty Jean Betzer May 21, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa. From this...

Phyllis Jensen

Phyllis Jensen

Sep 25, 2017

A life-long resident of Hurley SD, Phyllis Eileen Bishop Jensen died peacefully on September 25, 2017 at the Canton Good Samaritan Nursing Home with family at her side. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Friday, September 29, 2017 at the United Methodist Church, Hurley with burial in the Hurley Cemetery. Visitation will be with family present from 5-7pm Thursday evening...

Patty Hitzemann

Patty Hitzemann

Sep 12, 2017

Patty Hitzemann, 56 of Chancellor passed away Tuesday September 12th 2017 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. She remains an inspiration to all who know and love her. Patricia “Patty” Ann was born January 7th 1961 at 12:34am to the delight of proud parents Beverly "Bev" (VanEgdom) and Leonard Brenner. She was joined by sister Pamela...

Alan J. Elliott

Alan J. Elliott

Sep 10, 2017

Alan J. Elliott, 74, of Chippewa Falls, WI, formerly of Parker, SD, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Grace Woodlands in Eau Claire. He was born May 22, 1943, in Sioux Falls, SD. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from October 27, 1961 until August 2, 1967. On July 24, 1964, he married Judy McGary. Alan is survived by...

Leo Schempp

Leo Schempp

Sep 4, 2017

Leo Schempp, 90, died Monday, September 4, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hurley. Burial with military honors will be at the Menno Cemetery. Visitation will be with family present from 4-7pm Friday at Heritage Funeral Home, 57th and Minnesota Ave, Sioux...

Alicia Crevier

Alicia Crevier

Aug 19, 2017

Alicia C. Crevier, 29 of Hurley, SD, was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 19, 2017 of unknown natural causes. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Thursday, August 24, 2017 at First Reformed Church, 4800 S. Tomar Road or 57th Street and Tomar Road, Sioux Falls. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7pm...

Marlyn Rand

Marlyn Rand

Aug 12, 2017

Marlyn Rand, 91 died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Friday, August 18, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, Parker with family burial in the Monroe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-4:00pm Thursday at the Tieszen Home Chapel and with family present from 5-7pm at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral...

Greg Malin

Greg Malin

Aug 11, 2017

Greg Malin, 57 of Viborg died Friday, August 11, 2017 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at St. Boniface/Idyllwild Catholic Church, rural Freeman with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 3:00pm on Tuesday at the church with a Scripture Service to be said...

Keith Christopherson

Keith Christopherson

Aug 10, 2017

Keith Christopherson, 89 died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Graveside services will be at 10:00am Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Carlson Cemetery, rural Viborg with full military honors. Keith Helmer Christopherson was born on February 8, 1928 in Yankton County, SD to Marvin and Esther (Vedin) Christopherson. He attended country school before serving...

Kathleen Burns

Kathleen Burns

Aug 10, 2017

Kathleen Mary Burns was born December 6, 1947, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Lois (Overgaard) and Earl Bormann. She had two sisters: Sharon (Rodney) Osthus and Jill (Evelyn Kirkley) Bormann. She graduated from Parker High School and Augustana College with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Kathleen married Donald Burns and they had four sons, Paul (Katie) of Sheffield, MA;...

Robert "Bob" Lund

Robert "Bob" Lund

Aug 9, 2017

Robert “Bob” Lund, 86 of Sioux Falls died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Sanford Centennial Hospice Cottage, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Monday, August 14, 2017 at Grace Baptist Church, 25852 475th Avenue, rural Sioux Falls with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will be an hour before services at the church. Robert A. Lund was...