Obituary Listing

Apr 16, 2019

Ronald Christie, 72, of Brookings, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Brookings, beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will take place at the State Veteran's Cemetery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota...

Apr 14, 2019

Barbara Woolworth, 80, of Brookings, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the United Living Community.  An open visitation will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Eidsness Funeral Home (1617 Orchard Drive, Brookings, SD).  Following Barbara's wishes, there will be no scheduled funeral service.  A private family burial...

Mar 19, 2019

Ervin Tveito, age 86, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Riverview Healthcare Community in Flandreau.  Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service on Saturday.

Ervin was born May 10, 1932, to Sever and Signe (Benson) Tveito at...

Mar 15, 2019

Janet Moe, age 92, of Brookings, passed away at The Neighborhoods at Brookview March 15, 2019. We miss our beloved mom, sister, grandma, and friend. We thank God he gave us many years to cherish her.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26 at Bethel Baptist Church in Brookings. Visitation is 5–7...

Feb 28, 2019

Carolyn Curley, age 70 of Brookings, passed away February, 28, 2019, at home from natural causes. No services are planned for Carolyn.  Survivors include two brothers, Craig Gunderson of Colorado and Gary Gunderson of France.  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Feb 18, 2019

Jody Nass, age 49, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019, at home from complications from diabetes. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 22, 2019, at Eidsness Funeral Home with burial in First Lutheran Cemetery at Brookings. A meal and time of fellowship will precede the funeral beginning at 1:00 P.M. at Eidsness Funeral Home, all are...

Feb 14, 2019

Broomfield, Colorado resident Kenneth G. Prunty passed away on February 14, 2019, at age 91.

Ken was born in Mitchell, SD and received his BA from South Dakota State University. He is survived by his wife, Florene, and children: Pauline Prunty-Vetor, Brad Prunty, Karen Prunty-Johnson, and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service for Ken is being...

Feb 9, 2019

Richard "Rich" Strande, age 83, of Brookings, passed away February 9, 2019, at the Brookings Hospital. Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 15, 2019, at Ascension Lutheran Church in Brookings with burial in First Lutheran Cemetery at Volga, SD. Visitation will be from 4-6 P.M on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings....

Feb 6, 2019

Marvin E. Nystrom, age 86, of Brookings, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at the United Living Community. As per Marvin's request, no formal services will be held. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Pierre, SD.   Memorials can be made to the charity of your choice.

Marvin was born in Pierre, SD, on February 21, 1932,...

Feb 5, 2019

Shirley Nichols, 81, of Brookings, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the United Living Community.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Brookings at 11:00 a.m.  Visitation will be held the evening prior, Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings from 5:00 p.m....

Jan 29, 2019

Daniel Alonso Eisenmann, age 37, of Elkton, SD, passed away, January 29, 2019, at the Brookings Emergency Room. Mass of Christian Burial will be 6:00 P.M. Friday, February 22, 2019, at St. Thomas More Parish in Brookings. Daniel will be buried in Mexico at a later date. Eidsness Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Survivors include his...

Jan 29, 2019

Louis Williams, 81, died after a long, sordid relationship with Alzheimer's on 29 January 2019 at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings. His family thanks the folks at Edgewood Vista, The Neighborhoods at Brookview, and Compassionate Care Hospice for their loving care during his last four years.

Louis Perry Williams was born on 5 November 1937 in...

Jan 26, 2019

Carole Rae (Elgie) Rocky was born July 2, 1934 in Volga, SD, and passed peacefully on January 26, 2019 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center, Estelline SD at the age of 84.

Carole was known to be feisty and independent.  She enjoyed baking, being outdoors, horses, and socializing with friends.

Carole is survived by...

Jan 25, 2019

Eleanor Erickson, longtime resident of the Sioux Falls and Brookings, South Dakota areas, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on January 25, 2019, in Surprise, Arizona at the age of 80.  Born in Parker, South Dakota, after graduating from Hartford High School she attended Stewart's School of Hair Styling, and was a member of the first graduating...

Jan 11, 2019

Dr. Charles K. Lingren Dr. Charles K. Lingren, 85, died peacefully Friday January 11, 2019 at the Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD. A public visitation and viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, from 5-7pm. A funeral service and celebration of Chuck's life will be held at First United Methodist...

Jan 10, 2019

Betty DeMarteleare, 88, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Elkton, South Dakota, passed away on January 10, 2019, at her home while under hospice care.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the United Parish of Elkton beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Elkton City Cemetery.  A time of visitation will...

Jan 4, 2019

Della Pegors, age 65, of Hendricks, MN, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. A Celebration of Della's life will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Bible Baptist Church in Brookings. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings. A private...

Dec 30, 2018

JoAnna (Jody) Mae (Cooley) Leisure, 80, of Brookings, passed away peacefully in her home on December 30, 2018. She was born on June 4th, 1938 in Forest City, IA to Hugh and Adella (Hauge) Cooley. She attended school in Northwood, IA, Glenwood, MN, and graduated from Watertown High School. She married her High School sweetheart, Orie W. Leisure and they...

Dec 27, 2018

June Aanderud, age 87, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, at home under hospice care.  Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019, at First Lutheran Church in Brookings.  Visitations will be 4-6 P.M. Friday, January 4, 2019, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings. June was born on September 24, 1931, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the daughter...

Dec 27, 2018

Donald Gruseth , age 84, of Volga, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, at home under hospice care surrounded by family.? Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at First Lutheran Church in Volga with burial in the church cemetery.? Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Eidsness...