Obituary Listing

Dec 1, 2025

Rynell Marie Schalesky, 59, of Aurora, South Dakota, passed away on December 1, 2025, in Sioux Falls, SD, at Avera McKennan Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, due to surgery complications. A Visitation will be held Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, South Dakota.

Rynell was born on March 12, 1966,...

Nov 21, 2025

Christopher John Pearson, 36, of Brookings, SD, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2025. Chris was born on July 6, 1989, and from the very beginning he brought an unmistakable light and humor to the world.

Chris was first and foremost a family man. Being a dad and a husband wasn't just something...

Nov 21, 2025

James Daniel Graham, age 57, of Brookings, SD, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A Visitation will take place from 10:00 am to 11:30 am with a time of sharing stories starting at 11:30 am on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD....

Nov 17, 2025

Anthony "Tony" White Sr. proud father of Kristine Baltzer, Tony White II and Peggy Hewitt, passed peacefully in his home November 17th, 2025.

Anthony "Tony" White Sr. was born in Sioux Falls, SD in 1950 to Lawrence and Lucille (Gregory) White. He grew up in the Sioux Falls area, where he went on to help start the...

Nov 15, 2025

Jerry David Freeman, age 72, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the United Living Community in Brookings, SD. A visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD with a Prayer Service starting at 2:00 pm. Light refreshments will follow.

Nov 12, 2025

Click here to watch the recording of Bill's service William "Bill" Thomas Hackett, age 68, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Brookings, SD, surrounded by family who loved him dearly. Born on May 24, 1957, in Watertown, South Dakota, Bill was the son of William A. and Mary (Schumacher) Hackett. He married Connie (Grayson) on August...

Nov 10, 2025

Gerald Dale Granum, age 82, of Volga, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, November 14, 2025, at First Lutheran Church of Volga, SD. Visitation will start prior to the service from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Interment will follow out to First...

Nov 7, 2025

Bertha "Bertie" Viola Kasdorf Higgins was born May 13, 1945, in Estelline, SD. She was the 18th child born to Arthur and Emma Kasdorf. Bertha passed away November 7, 2025 in Yankton, SD, at the age of 80. She completed the 11th grade in Estelline, SD. Decades passed before Bertha returned to school. She went on to...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...