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Clarice Elverud

Clarice Elverud

Nov 7, 2025

Clarice's Funeral will be live-streamed by First Lutheran Church. The link is https://m.youtube.com/@firstlutheranvolga1631/streams

Clarice Elverud, age 102, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD, surrounded by her family. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at First Lutheran...

Sheila A. Rowbotham

Sheila A. Rowbotham

Oct 26, 2025

Sheila Ann Rowbotham, age 72, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the United Living Community in Brookings, SD. A Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a 12:00 pm Prayer Service on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD. Interment is to be held at St. Ann's Cemetery in...

Robert "Bob" Olson

Robert "Bob" Olson

Oct 25, 2025

Robert Olson, 73, of Sinai, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born on January 25, 1952, to Walter "Pulley" and Christine Olson. He grew up in Sinai alongside his younger siblings, Kathy and Steve, and graduated from Sioux Valley High School.

In 1971,...

Wendell Thompson

Wendell Thompson

Oct 21, 2025

Wendell Thompson passed away at The Neighborhoods nursing facility in Brookings at the age of 79 on October 21, 2025. Wendell was born on April 21, 1946 to Kenneth and Matilda (Til) Balster Thompson, the youngest of three sons.  He grew up on the family farm of his homesteading great grandfather near Winfred, South Dakota, where he...

Greg L. Pederson

Greg L. Pederson

Oct 18, 2025

Gregory (Greg) Lee Pederson passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18th in Brookings SD. At this time a funeral service will be held at a later date.

Greg was born on July 19th, 1973, to Gary and Glenda (Christopherson) Pederson. He was baptized and confirmed at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Greg was raised...

Gertrude Dykhouse

Gertrude Dykhouse

Oct 18, 2025

Gertrude Dykhouse, age 92, of Volga, SD, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her family. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Volga Christian Reformed Church. Interment will follow at Trinity Cemetery in Volga. A Visitation will be held the night prior...

Sharon Jacobs

Sharon Jacobs

Oct 17, 2025

Sharon Di Ann Jacobs, 80, of Volga, South Dakota, formally of Crookston, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on October 17, 2025 at Brookings Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on October 25, 1944 to Estol (Pat) and Agnes Taylor in Crookston, Minnesota.

On November 7, 1964, Sharon...

Carlos Alfonzo Rodriguez

Carlos Alfonzo Rodriguez

Oct 7, 2025

El domingo 12 de octubre, de 13:00 a 16:00 h, se celebrará una conmemoración en honor a Carlos en la Funeraria Eidsness, ubicada en 1617 Orchard Dr, Brookings, SD 57006. Se invita a familiares y amigos a compartir recuerdos y honrar su hermoso espíritu. La misa se celebrará el martes 14 de octubre a las 11:00 h en la...

Dean Hofland

Dean Hofland

Sep 28, 2025

Dean Hofland was born in 1935 in Veblen, SD to Elmer and Jean Hofland. He died September 28, 2025. Dean graduated from Veblen high school and  South Dakota State University (SDSU) where he earned a baccalaureate degree in music and a master's degree in school administration. He taught vocal music and band at Elkton, SD before attending...

June Darleen Jones

June Darleen Jones

Sep 15, 2025

June Jones, age 96, of Brookings passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at The Neighborhoods at Brookview. A Visitation will be from 9:30 am until the Funeral Service, starting at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Gracepoint Wesleyan Church in Brookings, SD. A luncheon will follow the Funeral Service followed by Interment out to...

Lynette "Lynne" Swindle

Lynette "Lynne" Swindle

Sep 12, 2025

Lynette ("Lynne") Swindle passed away on September 12, 2025 in Brookings at the age of 73. A Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a time of story sharing starting at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD.

Lynette ("Lynne") Swindle was...

Mary Carol Boetel

Mary Carol Boetel

Sep 11, 2025

Mary Carol Boetel, age 75, joined her Lord and Savior Thursday evening, September 11, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on September 27, 2025, at 10am at Peace Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mary's life.

Mary Carol Boetel was born on February 11, 1950, in...

Roger Hobbie

Roger Hobbie

Sep 1, 2025

Roger Stanley Hobbie, 89, of Flandreau, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on the family farm, surrounded by his children, on September 1, 2025.

Roger was born on September 24, 1935, in Flandreau, to Oscar and Matilde Hobbie. He grew up working on the family farm and attended Smythe Country School before graduating from...

James “Jim” Knutson

James “Jim” Knutson

Aug 29, 2025

Jim Knutson passed away early Friday morning, August 29, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Eidsness Funeral Home, Brookings, SD. Memorial Visitation will take place from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Thursday, September 4, 2025, also at Eidsness Funeral Home, Brookings, SD.

James "Jim" Knutson was...

Marilyn Steinback

Marilyn Steinback

Aug 27, 2025

Marilyn Steinback, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the United Living Community in Brookings, SD. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Eidsness Funeral home in Brookings, SD. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in White, SD. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025,...

Florence Elizabeth Mcdaniel

Florence Elizabeth Mcdaniel

Aug 20, 2025

Florence McDaniel, of Brookings, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the United Living Community in Brookings, SD. A Visitation from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Brookings, SD. A Memorial Service will be held following the Visitation at Bethel Baptist Church Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00...

Julie Ann Stoll

Julie Ann Stoll

Aug 15, 2025

Julie Ann Stoll, 65, of Brookings, SD, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home Friday, August 15, 2025. A public viewing will be held at Eidsness Funeral Home from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Brookings, SD. The Interment Service will follow at 12:30 pm out to Fairlawn Cemetery in Aurora,...

Bradley Roger Clark

Bradley Roger Clark

Aug 12, 2025

Bradley Roger Clark, cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on August 12, 2025. A Visitation from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a time of story sharing at 4:30 pm at Eidsness Funeral Home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Brookings, SD.  A Memorial Service will be held...

Mabel L Westphal

Mabel L Westphal

Aug 6, 2025

Mabel Westphal, 99, of Brookings, SD, and formerly of Tracy, MN passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 13th with a Prayer Service starting at 6:30 pm at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings. Mabel's Funeral Service will...

Daniel Joseph Mielke

Daniel Joseph Mielke

Aug 5, 2025

Daniel Joseph Mielke, born December 16, 1946, to Edwin C. Mielke and Kathryn C. (Kelly) Mielke, passed on to heaven's gate on August 5, 2025. A Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a 12:00 pm Prayer Service on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD. A Graveside Service...

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