Obituaries

Jan 4, 2024

Sharon (Ness) Mikkelson, 72 of Viborg, passed away on January 4, 2024 at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday, January 8, 2024 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Viborg. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Viborg. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home....

Dec 22, 2023

Ralph Wirth, 89 of Hurley, passed away at his home on December 22, 2023. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hurley. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, December 26 at the church. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

Ralph Wirth was born on August 28, 1934 on...

Dec 14, 2023

Emily Jean Gross, of Sturgis, SD and a native of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2023. She was only 36 years old. Our family is heartbroken by her loss.

Emily was born on February 13, 1987 to Gene and Gayle Gross. She grew up on her parent’s farm in rural Marion. Emily was a spunky...

Dec 9, 2023

Gerard Muller, 20 of Parker, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 from injuries in an automobile accident.  Funeral services will be at 10:30am Friday, December 15, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tea with burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday evening at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred in Gerard's...

Dec 9, 2023

Collin's funeral will be broadcasted here: https://www.facebook.com/HofmeisterJonesFuneralHome/

Collin Hlavac, 18 of Irene, passed away on December 9, 2023 from injuries in an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be at 1:30 PM Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Viborg-Hurley High School Gym. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday, December 16, at the School. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones...

Dec 6, 2023

Donald Tengquist, 76 of Viborg, son of Lois (Christensen) and Howard Tengquist, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his home of natural causes.  Graveside services will be at 11:00am Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Turkey Valley Baptist Cemetery, rural Irene, SD.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.

Nov 30, 2023

Jeffrey Lee Williams, 68, of Parker died Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a four year battle with cancer.   Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at the Hofmeister- Jones funeral home with burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Monday at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones...

Nov 29, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father Brandon Scott Walton. Brandon passed away at the age of 41 on November 29, 2023 in Loomis, SD of natural causes.  Funeral services will be at 10:30am Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker, SD.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Sunday evening...

Nov 21, 2023

Randy Blayne Ahrendt passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family while receiving care at Avera McKennan Hospital, one day after turning 72.

Funeral services will be at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.  Family will be present for visitation at Gloria Dei beginning at 1:00 p.m....

Nov 20, 2023

Marlene Ward, 72 of Viborg, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg.  Funeral services will be at 10:30am Monday, November 27, 2023 at Bethel Christian Fellowship in Viborg with burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Viborg.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Sunday at the church with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm.  Services will be livestreamed at  ...

Nov 16, 2023

Duane Andersen, 68 of Viborg, passed away on November 16, 2023 at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Viborg. A memorial visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Good Sheperd Catholic Church, Centerville with a Scripture Service at 11:00 AM. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

Duane Andersen was born on June 14th, 1955,...

Nov 14, 2023

David Buller

David Buller, 77 of Parker died Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls.  Memorial services will be at 11:00am Monday, November 20, 2023 at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker with burial at Rosehill Cemetery.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.

David Lewis Buller was born on July 6,...

Nov 13, 2023

Vicki Flynn, 71 of Sioux Falls and formerly of Wakonda, died Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home from natural causes.  Funeral services will be at 10:00am Friday, November 17, 2023 at Heritage Funeral Home, 57th and Minnesota, Sioux Falls with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday at the Heritage Funeral Home. In Lieu...

Nov 11, 2023

Barbara Christensen, 90 of Viborg, passed away on November 11, 2023 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor in Wakonda. Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Viborg. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

Barbara was born on October 14, 1933 to John and Helana (Ward) Coats in Reliance,...

Nov 10, 2023

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Darrell Frederickson, 72 of Viborg, passed away on November 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Good Shepard Catholic Church, Centerville. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, November 15...

Nov 9, 2023

David Hays, 65 of Viborg, passed away on November 9, 2023 at his home at Lifescape. Services will be held at a later date.

David Arthur Hays, son of Lucille and John D. Hays, joined his big brother Johnny on November 10, 1957.

Born in Eureka, KS., and raised on the family farm near Hamilton,...

Nov 3, 2023

Eldon Schmidt was born on March 27, 1938, to Lloyd and Elizabeth “Betty” (Janzen) Schmidt. He attended a country school until 3rd grade, then elementary school in Marion South Dakota until the 8th grade at which time he began to work on the family farm. He attended Bethesda Mennonite Church in rural Marion and was baptized and accepted Christ...

Oct 25, 2023

Constance Schaefer Skinner, 81 of Parker died Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, SD.  Memorial services will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 7:00pm at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker with family present starting at 6:00pm.

Constance Lee Schaefer Skinner was born on December 25, 1941 at Mitchell, SD...

Oct 19, 2023

Paul Martin Johnson, 66 of Viborg, died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his home of natural causes.  Memorial services will be at 10:30am Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel in Viborg with visitation an hour before services.  Burial will be at the Rosehill Cemetery, Viborg, SD.

Paul Martin Johnson was born December 18,...

Oct 15, 2023

Paula Chicoine passed away from Alzheimer's in Hospice at Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on October 15, 2023. A viewing with family present will be held Thursday, October 19th from 5pm to 7pm at the Heritage Funeral Home, 57th & MN, Sioux Falls, SD.   Funeral mass will be Friday, October 20 at 10 am at St....