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Patricia Howell

Patricia Howell

Jun 8, 2020

The Funeral Mass of Patricia Howell

**The video recording of Patricia's funeral service can be viewed by clicking on the above link.**

Patricia Howell, 95, of Brookings, formerly of Volga, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, at the Brookings Hospital.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 11,...

Carol Murra

Carol Murra

May 31, 2020

Carol Adams Murra, 80, passed away May 31, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.  There are no services planned at this time.

Carol was born July 10, 1939 to Lester and Alice Lucille (Norton) Adams at Jackson, MN.  Carol grew up and attended schools in southeastern South Dakota, graduating from Lennox,...

Pearl Marie Huether

Pearl Marie Huether

May 26, 2020

Pearl Marie Frerichs-Nordquist-Huether, age 94, of Brookings, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the United Living Community from natural causes. A private family funeral will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 29, 2020, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The funeral will be live-streamed at https://mountcalvary1.org .  Eidsness Funeral Home is handling...

Richard Oppelt

Richard Oppelt

May 23, 2020

Richard Oppelt Funeral and Graveside Service

The funeral service of Richard Oppelt may be viewed by clicking on the above link.

Richard Oppelt, 91, of Brookings, formerly of Elkton, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the United Living Community.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May...

Rosalie Diana Mcdowell

Rosalie Diana Mcdowell

May 22, 2020

Rosalie McDowell, of White, South Dakota died on May 22, 2020, at the age of 70.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at McKnight Hall in White beginning at 10:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow the service at Fairview Cemetery in White.  A time of visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020, at...

Henry Wayne Lambertus

Henry Wayne Lambertus

May 21, 2020

Henry "Wayne" Lambertus passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Brookings Hospital at the age of 81.  Following Wayne's wishes, a private family graveside service will take place at a future date at Fairview Cemetery in White, South Dakota.

Cards and Memorials may be sent to:

The Family of Wayne Lambertus

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Theresa Erschens

Theresa Erschens

May 17, 2020

Theresa Erschens Funeral Mass

The Mass of Christian Burial for Theresa Erschens can be viewed by clicking the above link.

Theresa Erschens, age 86, of Brookings, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at the United Living Community in Brookings.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:30 P.M. Friday, MAY 29, 2020,...

Harley Jamison

Harley Jamison

May 12, 2020

Harley Gale Jamison, age 72, of Volga, SD passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 12th at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD of natural causes.  A Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. at the Arlington City Cemetery in Arlington, South Dakota.  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the...

Gary Lee Clasen

Gary Lee Clasen

May 2, 2020

The memorial folder for Gary Clasen can be viewed by clicking on any of the photos above.

Gary Clasen Funeral Service

Gary Lee Clasen, age 70, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Sioux Falls after a long battle with cancer.  A private family visitation will be Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Eidsness...

Al Roach

Al Roach

May 2, 2020

The memorial folder for the service of Al Roach can be found by clicking on any of the above photos.

Elwyn "Al" Roach, age 83, of Brookings, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview. Al will be buried next to Carol at First Lutheran Cemetery in Brookings. A drive by visitation...

Betty Ann Van Der Vliet

Betty Ann Van Der Vliet

May 2, 2020

The memorial folder from Betty's service can be viewed by clicking on any of the photos above.

Betty Ann Jean Van Der Vliet, age 91, of Volga, SD, passed away May 2, 2020, at Avantara Nursing Home in Arlington, South Dakota. A drive by visitation will be from 1-2 P.M. Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in front of...

John Edward Miller

John Edward Miller

May 1, 2020

John Edward Miller died suddenly in his home in Brookings, SD on May 1, 2020 at the age of 75.

He was born March 28, 1945 in Beloit, KS to Channing and Mildred. As a "preacher's kid" he lived in many small towns across the Midwest, building a tight bond with his siblings Lois, Mary, Dan, and...

Irma Poss

Irma Poss

Apr 23, 2020

The memorial folder for Irma's service can be viewed by clicking on any of the above photos.

Irma Poss, 94, of White, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2020, surrounded by her family.  Due to the current restrictions placed upon social gatherings, a private family service will be held, with...

Coral Bonnemann

Coral Bonnemann

Apr 21, 2020

The memorial folder for Coral can be viewed by clicking on either of the photos above.

Coral Bonnemann, 89, of Brookings, passed away on April 21, 2020, at the United Living Community.  A Celebration of Coral's Life will be 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in...

Dwayne Matthew Kruse

Dwayne Matthew Kruse

Apr 8, 2020

The folder for Dwayne Kruse may be found by clicking on any of the following pictures:

Dwayne Matthew Kruse, age 82, of Brookings, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at the Brookings Hospital due to complications of a fall. Due to the current pandemic, a private family graveside will be held Friday, April 17 th at Fairview...

Henry H.E. Van Maanen

Henry H.E. Van Maanen

Apr 4, 2020

Henry (H.E) Gerald Van Maanen, 86 years of age, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. His children were able to visit him and say goodbye at the Estelline, SD Nursing and Care Center.

H.E. was born on May 30, 1933 to Guy and Frances Van Maanen, Volga, SD. When Henry was young, he had to quit...

Donald Leroy Mccuen

Donald Leroy Mccuen

Apr 2, 2020

Don's funeral service folder can be viewed by clicking on either of the pictures above.

Donald McCuen Funeral Service To watch the funeral service for Don, please click the link to the left.

Donald LeRoy McCuen, age 88, of Volga, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the United Living Community...

Gary Dean Wilts

Gary Dean Wilts

Apr 1, 2020

Gary D. Wilts rode into this world on May 8 th , 1942, and rode away on April 1 st , 2020.  Gary had many mishaps throughout his life, although it was on this tragic day that he had his final mishap, riding away on his last ride, a ride we all must take before we meet...

Lois Watson

Lois Watson

Mar 30, 2020

Lois Watson, age 89, of Brookings, passed away at home from natural causes on Monday, March 30, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Brookings with a reception to follow at McCrory Gardens.  Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, SD.  Eidsness Funeral...

Grace Tjeerdsma

Grace Tjeerdsma

Mar 26, 2020

Grace Yulia Tjeerdsma Funeral Service

Photos from today's service can be found in the "Photos" tab on the left side of this page.

Grace Yulia Tjeerdsma, 25, formerly of the Brookings area, passed away on March 26, 2020, as a result of an automobile accident in Oklahoma.  Due to the concern regarding public gatherings, a...

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