Obituary Listing

Dec 14, 2023

Steve "Esty" Estenson passed away on December 14, 2023, following complications due to multiple medical issues.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings from 2:00 until 4:00.  A time of sharing memories and a short funeral service will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will take...

Dec 13, 2023

Dec 11, 2023

Bradly Quin Stevens, also known as "Trapper", was born September 9, 1956, to Wayne and Nancy (Muhr) Stevens at Bridgeport, Nebraska. He passed from this life on December 11, 2023, at Brookings, South Dakota.

Brad graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1974 where he enjoyed participating in cross country. Soon after, he married...

Dec 9, 2023

Janice Westphal, age 83, of Brookings and formerly of Kasson, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. with a Celebration of Life starting at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 16th at First Baptist Church of Kasson (304 4th Street NW, Kasson, MN).  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with...

Dec 6, 2023

Barbara Belle Braaz was born October 2,1932, in Milwaukee, WI, the second child of Walter and Isabelle Braaz.  She was baptized October of 1932 at St. James Lutheran Church, Milwaukee.

Barbara attended her grade school years at St. James Lutheran School.  She was confirmed in her faith on May 12, 1946 at St....

Dec 5, 2023

Diana Andresen, 81, of Brookings, passed away on December 5, 2023, at the United Living Community.  In following Diana's wishes, there will be no local services held.

Nov 29, 2023

Judith Ann (Carr) Danielsen, 83, passed away peacefully at Brookings Hospital on November 29, 2023. She was born to Donald Burt and Ella Jane (Davies) Carr on August 17, 1940, in Huron, SD. She met her husband, Jerry Danielsen, when they were attending South Dakota State University and they were wed on June 8, 1963.

Nov 26, 2023

John Hulsebus Jr., 91, of Brookings, passed away on November 26, 2023, at the Brookings Hospital.  A memorial service will be planned for the spring of 2024.  A complete obituary is currently pending.

Nov 25, 2023

Curtis Bruce Lee, age 68, of Brookings, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Brookings Hospital.  Visitation will be from 5:00-6:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 30th at Eidsness Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 1st also at Eidsness Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery at White, SD.

Nov 23, 2023

Raymond Kurtz, 93, of Brookings, SD (Currently residing in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa) passed away on November 23, 2023 at the Pioneer Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Eidsness Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m.  A time of fellowship will be held at the funeral...

Nov 18, 2023

Janice Pickard, 75, of Dell Rapids, formerly Brookings, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Bible Baptist Church in Brookings at 11:00 A.M.  A time of fellowship will immediately follow the service.  Burial will be held at approximately...

Nov 16, 2023

Lillian Louise Phillips Dudash Lambert (91 ¾) years young passed after a short illness. She was a resident of Brookings for 4 years, and of the ULC community for the last 2 years. Lillian spent most of her life near Morrisville PA and was from a family of 14 children. She loved her family fiercely both 2...

Nov 15, 2023

Mary Hagan ended her journey at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD on November 15, 2023. No local services are being planned.

Mary Virginia Hagan (Degnan) began her journey in St Louis Missouri on Christmas Eve of 1937.  She was born of the marriage of Virginia Mamie Degnan (Foster) and William Bernard Degnan....

Nov 14, 2023

Chris Edward Caugherty passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Sanford Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was 74.  A celebration of Chris's life will be held on May 4, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Caugherty residence.  Casual dress is encouraged, and in lieu of flowers the family requests monetary donations that will given...

Nov 11, 2023

James "Jim" H. McKnight, DVM age 86 of Brookings, passed away at the Brookings Emergency Room on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  Visitation will be from 5-6:30 P.M. on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Eidsness Funeral Home.   Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Eidsness Funeral Home.  A light lunch with...

Nov 9, 2023

Karl Ludeman, 63, of Aurora, passed away on November 9, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.  There will be a family-led final tribute to Karl's life on August 3, 2024, from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the South Point Apartments Community Room located at 6003 South Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Karl's...

Oct 29, 2023

Julie Hallan, 70, of Brookings, passed away on October 29, 2023, at her home under hospice care.  Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Peace Lutheran Church in Brookings at 1:30 p.m.  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the Hallan family with arrangements.  Please note that Julie's funeral service is located after the picture...

Oct 26, 2023

Ricky Steever, age 65 of Volga, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023.  Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, November 4th at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings.

Ricky was born on April 25, 1958, to Teddy and Shirley (Hays) Steever.  He grew up in Brookings. Ricky later moved to Sioux Falls...

Oct 21, 2023

**The Funeral Service for Michael Davis II can be found in the window immediately following the obituary text.  The funeral service begins approximately 34 minutes into the video.**

Michael Dean Davis II was born in Brookings, South Dakota on August 6, 1980, to Michael and Debra (Herold) Davis.  He was 43 years, 2...

Oct 18, 2023

Darwin Johnson, age 89, of Brookings, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at his home.  Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Bethel Baptist Church in Brookings.  Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Tuesday, October 24th at Eidsness Funeral Home.

Darwin Johnson was born on August...