Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 1, 2025

Douglas Urevig, a devout Christian and loving father, passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm with Visitation starting at 12:30 pm on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Holy Life Tabernacle Church in Brookings, SD. Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born April 3rd 1944, Doug's...

Jul 30, 2025

Click on the link below to watch the livestream of Ray's Celebration of Life.

https://www.firstreformedvolga.org/podcasts/media/2025-08-02-august-2-2025-funeral-of-ray-vander-wal Raymond (Ray) Gene Vander Wal, age 81, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the United Living Community in Brookings.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, 10:30 am, at the First Reformed Church of...

Jul 26, 2025

Gertrude "Trudy" Schmieding passed on to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 26, 2025.  She was born March 25, 1928, to Julius and Elisabeth (Kamprath) Hoemann near Staplehurst, Nebraska. She was baptized at home on April 6, 1928, and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church (LCMS) on April 6, 1941.

Trudy graduated from Waco High School in...

Jul 21, 2025

Lynn Marie Grengs, 57, of Brookings, SD passed away on July 21, 2025 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD under hospice care. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Volga with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1-3 PM on...

Jul 14, 2025

Please Note:  To view Ken's funeral service, please click on the video player below.  His funeral starts at 16:44 of the video.

Kenneth (Ken) James Binkley, 92, of Roswell, Georgia, died peacefully in his home on July 14, 2025, from complications related to bladder cancer.  Visitation and program will begin at Isburg Funeral...

Jul 10, 2025

Lois Angle, age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Sioux Falls, SD. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, August 4, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Volga, SD. Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lois W. Angle, the daughter of Nels...

Jul 8, 2025

Wallace "Wally" Kempfert, age 87, passed away at Oak Park Place in Madison, WI, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Ascension Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD. Visitation is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Eidsness Funeral...

Jul 7, 2025

Marianna "Mary" (Alexander) Nelsen, age 94, passed away peacefully at The Neighborhoods at Brookview, in Brookings, SD, on July 7th, 2025. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Lakeville Grove Cemetery in Lakeville, MN.

Mary was born on July 21st, 1930, in Thompson, Iowa, the daughter of Felix and Mary "Betty" (Scott) Alexander....