Obituaries
Delores Tollefson
Nov 30, 2022
Our dear Delores (Dee) Marie Tollefson passed away quietly in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday November 30th, 2022 at the age of 83 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Dee was born to Ethel Mina Hines and Loren Clement Cassem on April 17th, 1939 in Mitchell, South Dakota. She attended school in Mitchell where she enjoyed being a...
Robert Breiner, Sr.
Nov 27, 2022
Robert (Bob) Breiner, Sr. passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 after a courageous battle against cancer. His spirit was released from his worn-out body and is now exploring the universe, probably tent camping and kayaking in Minnesota’s glorious Boundary Waters.
Born in Doylestown, PA, he migrated West to Iowa as a young man and married the love of his life,...
Elwood Truman
Nov 23, 2022
Elwood Lewis Truman, 95, passed away November 23, 2022 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. “Woody” was born in Hamlin County on June 9, 1927, a few minutes before his twin sister, Ellen Caroline, to Paul and Francis (Truman) Skelton. Woody was raised by his maternal grandparents, Dr. Lewis and Caroline Truman. Prior to entering the Navy...
Dennis Kenison
Nov 22, 2022
Dennis Robert Kenison was born on August 26, 1964 at Canton, South Dakota, the son of Robert and Donna (Fillback) Kenison. He graduated from Brandon High School in 1983 and attended Dakota State University.
Dennis served in the South Dakota Air National Guard for eight years. Dennis lived in Colorado before settling in the Twin Cities area. He worked for...
Charlotte Knisley
Nov 22, 2022
Charlotte was born on February 19, 1930 at Hartford, South Dakota, the daughter of Francis and Clover (Simcox) Aldrich. She grew up at Hartford and attended Hartford High School. As a young lady, she worked as a nannie and housekeeper.
Charlotte married Vernon Knisley on August 28, 1954 in Luverne, Minnesota. They lived in Sioux Falls where they raised two...
Donna Mae Sutfin
Nov 20, 2022
Donna Mae Sutfin was born May 20, 1956 in Scotland, SD to Herbert and Lorraine Mettler. They lived on the family farm until she was about 12 years old, the family then moved into Menno. Donna was baptized on July 1,1956 and then confirmed at Zion Reformed Church in Menno. Shortly before graduation, she moved to Yankton to work at Guerneys....
Brian Yock
Nov 15, 2022
Brian Lee Yock was born on June 30, 1954 in Olivia, MN to Cornelius and Marilyn (Fischer) Yock. Brian was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, MN. He received his education in Buffalo Lake and was a graduate of Buffalo Lake High School -...
Nancy Jean Reid
Nov 12, 2022
Nancy Jean Reid, 72, died at The Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on November 12, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. She is now rejoicing after reuniting with Lee.
These words cannot possibly sum up the life of such a beautiful person, but provide a glimpse into her blessed time here on earth.
Nancy was born...
Lyle Lester Harden
Oct 31, 2022
Lyle Lester Harden was born on October 30, 1946 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota the son of Lloyd and Harriert (Foulke) Harden. He graduated from Washington High School.
Lyle married Donna and they lived at Trent, SD. Over the years, Lyle worked as a mechanic, tow truck driver, factory worker and maintenance worker. After Donna passed away, Lyle moved...
Donald Vermundson
Oct 18, 2022
Don was born on December 8, 1937 in Britton, South Dakota, the son of Chris and Clara (Rye) Vermundson. He graduated from high school at Roslyn, South Dakota. After high school, he and his brother, Bernard, operated the family farm near Pierpont.
In 1950, Don was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed stateside. He...
Debbie Durnil
Oct 16, 2022
Debbie was born on November 20, 1957 in Cambridge, Minnesota, the daughter of Jerome and Jeanette (Hoffman) Bonsall. She grew up in Minnesota, Canada and South Dakota as her family moved frequently due to her father's job with a drilling company.
Debbie lived in Canada for a few years and then moved to Tea, South Dakota, and eventually, Sioux Falls....
Richard Nelson
Oct 9, 2022
Richard was born on September 3, 1948 in Madison, South Dakota, the son of Martin and Eilene (Carmody) Nelson. He graduated from O'Gorman high school in the class of 1967. He served in the US Coastal Guard for 4 years and took great pride in serving during the Vietnam War. Most of his service time was on ice breakers in...
Thomas Rycerz
Oct 4, 2022
Tom was born on April 3, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Frank and Irene (Wosniak) Rycerz. HE graduated from high school and worked at a steel mill for a few years. He then joined Boilmakers Union 374 and became a welder. Tom married Patti Turnipseed in Indiana on June 24, 1978. He retired after 30 years of work...
Patrick Fitzgibbons
Oct 1, 2022
Patrick Fitzgibbons, age 60 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on October 1, 2022, after years of declining health.
Patrick Fitzgibbons, born on September 21, 1962, in Sioux Falls, SD., was the son of James and Bonnie (Ryan) Fitzgibbons. He was the fifth of seven children. He attended St. Joseph Cathedral Grade School and O’Gorman High School. He worked at...
Charles Golden
Sep 29, 2022
Born to Sylvan and Geri in 1949, Charlie grew up on the family farm in Canton. He graduated from Canton High School, then joined the Navy in 1969. He served in the Vietnam War, earning the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze star, Combat Action Ribbon, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged from the Navy...
Katherine Drew
Sep 28, 2022
Katherine “Kate” Drew entered this world on February 17, 1949 and she ended her long, astounding, and painful journey with cancer on September 28, 2022. She always said she would fight it until the finish line. She did up until her very last breath and is now in everlasting peace.
Kate was a lover of nature, art, geology, astronomy, music,...
Taryn Willow Kohler
Sep 22, 2022
Taryn was born on March 27, 1997 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Terrence and Deanne Kohler.
Taryn was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her best friend, Alexis Hall on May 21, 2016. Taryn helped raise three children with much love, patience and laughter. In her free time, she enjoyed making memories with her...
Annadell Loewen
Sep 20, 2022
Annadell was born May 6, 1929 at Lennox, South Dakota, the daughter of Ross and Iona (Whittaker) Barber. She attended school at Lennox.
As a young lady, Annadell moved to Sioux Falls and worked at the Hollywood Theater. She married Cornelius Loewen on March 19, 1949 in Luverne, MN. They settled in Sioux Falls and had two daughters, Connie and...
Angelica Solares Orozco
Sep 17, 2022
A service will be held Sept. 22, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 6:00 pm. Visitation will be 2-6 pm Saturday at Chapel Hill. Angelica will be sent to Guatemala for interment.
Romaine Larsgaard
Sep 14, 2022
Romaine was born April 1, 1943 at Canton, South Dakota, the son of Roy and Hazel (Sorum) Larsgaard. He grew up at Canton and graduated from Canton High School.
Romaine worked as brick layer for many years until an accident left him unable to continue work in his profession. He then took a job at the casino and enjoyed working...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
CONTACT US
365 DAYS OF GRIEF SUPPORT
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss