Obituary Listing

May 1, 2024

Virginia Hoffman, age 96, of Brookings passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview.  Memorial services will be 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 8th at Peace Lutheran Church in Brookings.  A private family burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery.  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Apr 28, 2024

Russell O. Lokken, age 70, of Brookings, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 28th at the Brookings Emergency Room.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 1st from 5-7 P.M. at Eidsness Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be 11:00A.M. on Thursday, May 2nd at Our Savior Lutheran Church with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery at White, SD....

Apr 28, 2024

Myrna Grace Merrill, 83, of Brookings, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.  There are currently no funeral services planned.

Myrna Grace Merrill was born on November 3, 1940, in Kittery, Maine, to Hamilton Ripley and Louise Estelle (Strout) Dyer.  Myrna spent much of her life...

Apr 16, 2024

Harold Elroy (Jack) Hegerfeld was born on November 13, 1924, on a farm NW of Elkton to Fred and Anna Hegerfeld, and passed away at home with his family at his side on April 16, 2024.

By the way, a little known fact about that nickname "Jack"-it seems that the hired man always...

Apr 15, 2024

Sandra Lee Peters, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and world traveler, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 5, 1941, in Corsicana, Texas, to Arthur Lee and Vera Price.

Sandra's early years were marked by new experiences and change as her father's profession...

Apr 12, 2024

Molly Yoder Memorial Service

Molly Anne Yoder, age 16, of Brookings, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, due to a bicycle accident.  Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 19th at Bible Baptist Church in Brookings.  Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Thursday, April 18th also at the church.  ...

Apr 11, 2024

Hiedi Slayton, 34, of Brookings and Sioux Falls, SD passed away on April 11, 2024, at the Avera McKennan Hospital following a grand mal seizure.  Although Hiedi left her family too soon, she was able to grant new life to others through the gift of organ donation.  A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April...

Apr 9, 2024

David Knutson SR., 78, of Brookings, passed away in the early morning hours of April 9, 2024 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will take place immediately following the service at Greenwood Cemetery.  David and his wife Sandra will...

Apr 7, 2024

Please note that a recording of Helen's service has been added to the video player below.

Helen Humphries, 66, of Brookings, passed away on April 7, 2024, at the Brookings Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.  A time of visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Eidsness Funeral Home...

Apr 7, 2024

Please note that a recording of Barbara's funeral has been added to the video player below.

Barbara J. Diesen, age 95, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls.  Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Brookings with burial...

Apr 3, 2024

Craig Schotzko, age 77 of Sioux Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center. Visitation will be from 1-2 P.M. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Miller West Funeral Chapel (6200 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls).  Burial will follow at 3:45 P.M. at Sterling Cemetery, rural Brookings, SD.

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Mar 31, 2024

Dale Wagner, 101, of Brookings, South Dakota, passed away at the United Living Community in Brookings on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  A celebration of Dale's life will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church in Brookings at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Brookings.  A...

Mar 29, 2024

Larry Zwieg, 86, of Brookings, passed away on March 29, 2024, at the Brookings Hospital.  An informal service will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings beginning at 11:00 a.m.  The service will include sharing of memories and a time of visitation followed by a meal at the funeral home.

Mar 23, 2024

LaVonne Owens, age 83, of Hendricks, MN, and formerly of Brookings passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Hendricks Nursing Home.  Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery.  The procession will begin at 10:45 A.M. from Eidsness Funeral Home going to Greenwood Cemetery.

LaVonne...

Mar 21, 2024

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Richard Nichols, age 87, of Brookings, passed away under hospice care on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the United Living Community.  Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Wednesday, March 27th at Eidsness Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M....

Mar 20, 2024

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Lucian "Lou" Prohaska, age 86, of Brookings, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls.  Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Eidsness Funeral Home with a prayer service beginning at...

Mar 11, 2024

Walter Valentine "Walt" Gutzmer went to be with his Lord, Monday, March 11, 2024, at his home in Brookings.  Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings.  Visitations will be from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 27 at Eidsness Funeral Home.  Burial will take place on...

Mar 8, 2024

Willis Meyer, 92, of Brookings, passed away on March 8, 2024, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings.  Services for both Willis and his beloved wife, Jo Ann will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, with a time of visitation being held from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m. at Eidsness Funeral Chapel in White, SD.  A prayer...

Mar 7, 2024

Bob Houtkooper, age 94 of Brookings, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the United Living Community.  Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings with burial to follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in rural Astoria, SD.  Visitation will be from 12-1 P.M on Saturday also at Eidsness Funeral...

Mar 6, 2024

Loyd Sterud, 84, of Volga, passed away on March 6, 2024, at the United Living Community in Brookings.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings at 10:00 a.m.  Visitation will precede the service from 9:00 am until 10:00 am.  Burial will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery in...