Obituaries

Dee Ann Iverson

66 Formerly of Hudson Aug. 18, 1959 - Wed., Feb. 25, 2026 Dee Ann Iverson, 66, of Canton, South Dakota, formerly of Hudson, South Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, while holding her husband’s hand and...

Julie Lammey

75 Formerly of Beresford Julie Lammey, age 75, of Letcher, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. A celebration of life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Nurnberg-Basham Funeral Service in Woonsocket....

Rodney Schempp

94 Alcester Feb. 22, 1932 - Feb. 26, 2026 Rodney Schempp, 94, of Alcester, SD, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD. Rodney Duane Schempp was born February 22, 1932, to parents John and Doris (Hall) Schempp in rural...

Eileen J. Olsen

79 Formerly of Viborg, SD Sept. 29, 1946 - Sat., Feb. 28, 2026 Eileen J. Olsen, age 79 of Rincon, GA, formerly of Viborg, SD, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. Her Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM...

Merle Strom

73 Elk Point June 6, 1952 – Feb. 19, 2026 Merle Strom, 73, of Elk Point, South Dakota, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at a local hospital. Merle James Strom was born on June 6, 1952, to Lyle and Judith (Johnson) Strom in Bloomfield, Nebraska. He grew up...

Gerald Lee Voss

83 Beresford March 12, 1942 – Feb. 2, 2026 Gerald Lee Voss, known to most as Jerry, died on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Jerry was born on March 12, 1942, to Hans and Edna (Briggle) Voss on the family farm near Beresford, South Dakota. As a...

Norma Jean Stene

95 Alcester Aug. 14, 1930 – Feb. 3, 2026 Norma Jean Stene was born August 14, 1930 in Merrill, Iowa to Elmer and Ruth (Eberhard) Wetrosky. She died February 3, 2026 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls at the age of 95 years, five months and 19 days. The...

Joanne A. Hatton

89 Spink, SD Dec. 17, 1936 - Jan. 25, 2026 Joanne A. Hatton, 89, of Spink, South Dakota passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Joanne Arlene Hatton was born on December 17, 1936 in Sioux City, IA to Albert and Josie (Paulson)...

Richard L. Holthe

78 Formerly of Alcester June 29, 1947 – July 18, 2025 Richard Holthe was born to Oscar and Luella Holthe on June 29, 1947. He graduated from Alcester High School in 1965. Soon after, he joined the USAF. He has three surviving children: Chris, Jenny, and Katie, and...

Steven Eggen

76 Beresford, SD December 16, 2025 Steven Eggen was born in Sisseton, SD to parents Magnus and Delores (Westby) Eggen.  He and his sister, Lindsey, grew up surrounded by extended family, sharing many cherished gatherings. He often fondly recalled Fourth of July...