Obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

Angelo Ramirez, 76 of Chancellor, SD died Monday, January 31, 2022 at home of natural causes.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.

Angelo Tony Ramirez was born on April 26, 1945 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he grew up.  He received a bachelors and masters degree from USD in...

Jan 22, 2022

Jean Marie Gregersen, daughter of Felix and Ella (Kraemer) Geide was born December 1, 1925, in Sioux Falls, SD. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1943 and obtained a country teaching certificate from Madison State College. She taught country school for 1 year.

Jean was introduced to Gudmund Anderson through a cousin while dancing at the...

Jan 21, 2022

Richard “Denny” Wickstrom, 77 of Sioux Falls, passed away on January 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. The service will be broadcasted at https://www.facebook.com/HofmeisterJonesFuneralHome/...

Jan 16, 2022

Janine Schulz, 53 of Sioux Falls died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.  Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Friday, January 21, 2022 in Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls with burial at Hills of Rest Memorial Park.  Visitation will be an hour before services.

Janine Marie Schulz was born on...

Jan 12, 2022

Shirley Duncan, 93 of Parker, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion, SD.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, March 19, 2022 in the First Presbyterian Church in Parker with burial later at the Hill Side Cemetery in Egan, SD.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker.

Shirley Ann Brandsma...

Jan 9, 2022

Allen Leber, 70 of Hurley, passed away on January 9, 2022 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, due to complications from cancer. Graveside service will be at 1:30 PM Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, rural Turkey Ridge. Due to COVID and flu season, the family requests that masks be worn at the service. Arrangements...

Jan 8, 2022

Stanley Knudsen, 72 of Brookings, formally of Viborg, passed away on January 8, 2022 at the Brookings Hospital in Brookings. A Memorial Service is planned for later in the year. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

Stanley Knudsen age 72 of Brookings South Dakota passed away on Saturday, January 8 at Brookings Health Systems.

Stanley Carl...

Jan 5, 2022

Charles Anthony (Chuck) Larsen was born June 7, 1953 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Charles E. Larsen and Phyllis M. (Wachendorf) Larsen. He passed from this life January 5,2022 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota after a brief illness, with family at his side. Chuck was an amazing man.  He truly loved people and never...

Jan 1, 2022

Shawn K. Smith, 67 of Viborg died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home of natural causes. No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.

Shawn Keith Smith was born on December 14, 1954 at Rockville Centre, New York to Allen Leslie Smith, Jr and Valerie Mary (Golmini) Smith.  Shawn was raised...

Dec 27, 2021

The family of Nancy Andrea (Smith) Pugh, 75, is sad to announce her passing on December 27, 2021.

Nancy was born February 21, 1946 in Cherokee, IA to Howard and Maxine (Rohde) Smith.  Nancy was the oldest of four siblings and spent her childhood years working on the family farm with her dad.  She graduated from Willow...

Dec 12, 2021

Larry L. Nielsen, 67 of Viborg, passed away on December 12, 2021. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Friday, December 17, 2021 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, rural Irene. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Viborg. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

Larry...

Dec 10, 2021

Avis Jurgens, 90 of Parker, died Friday, December 10, 2021 at Ava’s House, Sioux Falls.  Funeral services will be at 11:00am Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Chancellor Reformed Church with burial in the church cemetery. A visitation will be from 5-7pm on Sunday, December 19 th at the church.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.

Avis...

Dec 8, 2021

Mike Van Vliet, 50 of Parker, passed away on December 8, 2021 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, Parker. Lunch will follow at the fellowship hall. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, December 15, at Hofmiester-Jones Funeral Home, Parker. The service will...

Dec 1, 2021

Memorials may be directed to Cadence International, Sioux Falls Gospel Mission, or Calvary Reformed Church Youth.

Carolyn Sneller, 92 of Parker, passed away on December 1, 2021 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe, with family present to greet the public...

Nov 23, 2021

Robert E. Blake, 84 of Hurley and formerly of Denver, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. A family service will be held in the spring. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Robert Earl Blake was born on December 21, 1936 at Wilmington, NC to Edward and Mary (Bell) Blake. He grew up in North Carolina...

Nov 22, 2021

Donna M. Richards, 86 of Parker died Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Center in Windom, MN.  A private family service will be held at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker.  After Friday the service can be viewed on www.facebook.com/HofmeisterJonesFuneralHome/ .

Donna Mae (Roach) Richards was born on May...

Nov 22, 2021

Gary Kropuenske, 74 former teacher and coach, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg. Funeral services will be 10:30am Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Viborg. Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday evening at the church with a Prayer Service at 7pm. Service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/HofmeisterJonesFuneralHome/ . Arrangements by...

Nov 18, 2021

Rhea Erickson, 69 of Viborg, passed away on November 18, 2021 at the Sandford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be at 1:30 PM Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Viborg. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel in Viborg. The Service will be broadcasted...

Nov 17, 2021

Janet Donlan, 78 of Marion, passed away on November 17, 2021 at the Western Arizona Regional Hospital in Bullhead City, AZ. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion. The family will meet at 2:00 PM at Thunder Valley Dragways for one last ride. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones...

Nov 15, 2021

Katharine “Kay” Fogelman, 89 of Sioux Falls died Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00am Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Sioux Falls with burial at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Sioux Falls.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Friday at Heritage Funeral Home,...