Obituaries

Leona Boelson

Leona Boelson

Oct 27, 2014

Marion. Leona Boelson, 85 died Monday, October 27, 2014 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Thursday, October 30, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marion with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-3pm Wednesday at the Tieszen Home Chapel and with family present from 6-7pm at the church with...

Robert "Bob" J. Petersen

Robert "Bob" J. Petersen

Oct 22, 2014

Robert J. "Bob" Petersen of Sioux Falls died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Dougherty hospice House after a battle with brain cancer. He was 79. Bob Petersen was born on February 8, 1935 at Centerville, SD to Roy and Alpha (Mortensen) Petersen. He attended grade school and graduated from Irene, SD. After serving in the US Army he returned...

Thelma Ferguson

Thelma Ferguson

Oct 9, 2014

Thelma Frances Ferguson passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014, a day before her 94th birthday. Mrs. Ferguson was born in Charlotte, NC, to Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Grady McAlister on October 10, 1920. She married Johnny Eric Ferguson in Charlotte on February 13, 1944. Four children were born to their union: Eric (Ruth Lena) Ferguson, Apopka, FL; Irby (Sarah)...

Patricia Ann Jorgensen

Patricia Ann Jorgensen

Sep 30, 2014

Patricia Ann Jorgensen (Welch) 73, of Hurley, South Dakota, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Pat was born December 30, 1940 at a farm north of Hurley, South Dakota, to Keith and Eloise (Goodhope) Welch. She attended school in California where she graduated from Lakewood High School. On December 30, 1982 she was united in marriage to Glen Jorgensen of...

James "Jim" Chaney

James "Jim" Chaney

Sep 27, 2014

James “Jim” Chaney, age 74, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial life celebration will be held at 10 am on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Parker, SD. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel in Parker,...

Norris O. Solem

Norris O. Solem

Sep 21, 2014

Norris O. Solem Marion. Norris O. Solem, 79 died Sunday, September 26, 2014 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Memorial services will be at 2:0pm Friday, September 26, 2014 at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion with burial in the Monroe Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8:00pm Thursday evening at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion....

Caryl Ann Rand

Caryl Ann Rand

Sep 20, 2014

Caryl Ann Rand Marion. Caryl Rand, 88 died Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe with burial at the Monroe Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3-4pm at the Tieszen Memorial Home Chapel, Marion and from 5-7pm with family present...

Mark T. Kass

Mark T. Kass

Sep 9, 2014

Hurley, SD. Mark T. Kass, 62 died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Centerville, SD. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7:00pm Thursday evening at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Hurley. Visitation will be from 1-5pm Friday afternoon at...

Jean Graber

Jean Graber

Aug 30, 2014

Marion. Jean Graber, 82 died Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Freeman Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Saturday, September 6, 2014 at First Church of God, Marion with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7:00pm Friday evening at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion. Jean Delores Koerner was born on March 1,...

James Luke

James Luke

Aug 16, 2014

Marion. James Luke, 38 died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Funeral services will be 10:30am Friday, August 22, 2014 at First Church of God, Marion with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00pm Thursday at the church with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. In lieu...

Phyllis Luke

Phyllis Luke

Aug 13, 2014

Phyllis Luke, 86, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage, Sioux Falls. Funeral mass will be at 10:30am Monday, August 18, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marion with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7pm Sunday at the church with a Scripture Service and Rosary at 7:00pm. Arrangements by Hofmeister...

Robert "Bob" Arnett

Robert "Bob" Arnett

Aug 9, 2014

Robert "Bob" Arnett, 41, died Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30am Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Celebrate Church, 1000 S. Sycamore, Sioux Falls. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8:00pm Wednesday evening at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Robert Jay Arnett was born on March 10, 1973 to Frank and Janet (McCall) Arnett...

Kayla Paetow

Kayla Paetow

Aug 6, 2014

Kayla Paetow, 20, died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at her home. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Monday, August 11, 2014 at Turner County First Presbyterian Church, rural Davis, SD with burial at Hurley Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 4-6:00pm Sunday at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Hurley with a Prayer Service at 6:00pm. Kayla Marie Paetow was...

Hazel M. Grond

Hazel M. Grond

Jul 14, 2014

Hazel M. Grond, 97 died Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the Asbury United Methodist Church, Sioux Falls with visitation an hour before services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Mitchell. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Hazel May Klinger was born on May...

Wilbert "Bud" And Joyce Yopp

Wilbert "Bud" And Joyce Yopp

Jul 14, 2014

Wilbert L. “Bud” Yopp, 88 and wife Joyce Yopp, 87 died hours apart on Monday, July 14, 2014 from natural causes at Sanford Hospice Cottage and Sanford USD Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Marion. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm Friday at the church...

Carla A. Monen

Carla A. Monen

Jun 28, 2014

Carla Ann Monen, 70, died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral services will be at 10:00am Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Valley Springs, SD. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Carla Ann was born on January 16,...

Norman F. Jones

Norman F. Jones

Jun 2, 2014

Norman "Magoo" Jones Norman F. Jones, son of Leverette and Irene Jones of Parker, died June 2, while with his son, Dr. Jonathon (Kristen) Jones and sons Canaan and Jonah. Memorial mass will take place at 10 a.m., June 28 at St. Christina's Church, Parker, SD. He is survived by siblings, Raymun, Irma and Tommy, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 8...

Ella Gray

Ella Gray

May 31, 2014

Ella Gray, 1931-2014, died suddenly on May 31, 2014. Her life will be celebrated in a private family ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up in Ohio but enjoyed the remaining years of her life in Parker, SD. She loved people and cherished her family and all the friends she made. It gave her great joy throughout her life to...

Anthon J. Begeman

Anthon J. Begeman

May 29, 2014

Anthon J. Begeman, 85 died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at First Reformed Church, Monroe with burial in the Monroe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-3pm Sunday at the Tieszen Home and with family present from 6-8pm Monday evening at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion....

Mary E. Fansin

Mary E. Fansin

May 27, 2014

Mary Fansin, Parker died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Sanford USD Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 10:00am Friday, May 30, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Parker with burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will begin at 2:00pm Thursday at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker with family present from 6-8pm. Mary Elizabeth Dever was born on March 1,...