Obituary Listing

Nov 11, 2024

Virginia L. Kurtz passed away in Seargent Bluff, Iowa at the age of 87 on November 11, 2024.   Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service.

Virginia was born on November 17,...

Nov 1, 2024

John Taylor, 77, died peacefully at his home on November 1.  John came into this world on June 16, 1947, a date he took great delight in because James Joyce's great novel Ulysses took place on that date.  John spent his early years in Jamestown, New York, and then moved with his family to Minneapolis in 1959.  ...

Oct 31, 2024

Dorothy Grace Williamson passed away in her home at the age of 97 on October 31, 2024. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. with an Eastern Star Service at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 7th at Eidsness Funeral Home.  Immediate family is invited to a burial service starting at Eidsness Funeral Home at 9:45 A.M. going in...

Oct 22, 2024

Laura (Van Beek) Mans passed away peacefully at the Neighborhoods at Brookview, Brookings, SD on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.  Laura will be remembered as loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

Laura was born on February 26, 1929, in Volga, SD to parents Marcus and Helene Schonewill.

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Oct 22, 2024

Harold E. Haber, 93, of White, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in White, SD at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Fairview Cemetery in White.  A time of fellowship...

Oct 21, 2024

George Harvey Overgaard Madsen, born on February 24, 1937 in Brookings South Dakota, died on October 21, 2024, in Duluth Minnesota.

George was born of two Danish immigrants, raised on the South Dakota prairie, nurtured in the Lutheran faith, and he spent his life as a pastor, a theologian, and, of course, a husband to Marge and...

Oct 21, 2024

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings.  A time of fellowship will immediately follow the service, at the funeral home.  Burial will take place at the South Dakota Veteran's Cemetery in Sioux Falls at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024. Visitation will be held...

Oct 20, 2024

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Darwin Walker, born in 1936 in Mitchell, South Dakota, passed away on October 20 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy in music, education, and adventure. Darwin's love for music began early, with piano lessons from third through eighth grade and learning the trombone...

Oct 17, 2024

Paul Murray Adamson, 73, of Brookings, SD, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born on October 31, 1950, Paul was known for his adventurous spirit and deep respect for nature.

Paul was born in Vermillion, SD, to James and Gloria (Shogren) Adamson of Centerville, SD. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic...

Oct 16, 2024

Dennis Reed, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at home under hospice care, surrounded by his family.  Visitation will be from 4-6 P.M. on Sunday, October 20th at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brookings.  Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. on Monday, also at the church.  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with...

Oct 13, 2024

Leon Raney, 85, of Brookings, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Peaceful Pines Assisted Living in Brookings.  A time of fellowship will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the Meadow Green Community Building located at 2121 Monarch Lane in Brookings.  Following Leon's wishes, he will be interred at...

Oct 8, 2024

Nancy Szafryk, 54, of Brookings, passed away on October 8, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska after a hard fought battle, with her family by her side.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings with a time of fellowship following the service.  ...

Sep 26, 2024

Phyllis Rosamond (Carr) Kohler, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 20, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Brookings.  Visitation will be held from 5-7 P.M. on Thursday, June 19th at Eidsness Funeral Home.

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Sep 15, 2024

Lilly McMacken, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living Center in Brookings.  Born on May 1, 1944, in Altamont, South Dakota, to Harley and Florence Kruse, Lilly grew up in Big Stone City and carried with her the values of kindness, strength, and love that...

Sep 9, 2024

Enid Jean Wilkins Roth, 93, died Monday, September 9, at United Living Community in Brookings.  A Memorial/Prayer service is scheduled at Brookings First United Methodist Church at 3:00 on Friday, September 13. Funeral services will be Friday, September 20 at 1:00 pm at Sturgis United Methodist Church, with interment at Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche, SD....

Sep 8, 2024

Please note: The graveside for Lowell may be seen on the video player below starting at 12:48.

Dr. Lowell Slyter, age 82 of rural Aurora, SD, passed away at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls on Sunday, September 8, 2024.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 12th at Brookings First...

Sep 7, 2024

Verna Clark, 90, of Brookings, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her home.  A graveside service will take place at Greenwood Cemetery at a future date.

Verna Jean Clark was born on April 27, 1934, in Brookings County, South Dakota to Harold I. and Helen R. (Harming) Telkamp.  Verna grew up...

Aug 29, 2024

Bernita Hicks, 85, formerly of White and Toronto, SD, passed away on August 29, 2024, at the Hendricks Nursing Home in Hendricks, MN.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in White.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Fairview Cemetery in White.  All are invited...

Aug 16, 2024

Spencer Murphy, age 33 of White, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Brookings ER due to an electrical accident.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Brookings with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery at White, SD.  Visitation will be from...

Aug 16, 2024

Carol Lynne Johnson, 73, of Brookings, passed away on August 16, 2024.  A complete obituary and service times are currently pending.