Obituaries

Dec 19, 2024

Rodney Pearson, 63, passed away on December 19th at his home in Broomfield, CO with his family at his side.  Son of Allen and Joyce (Welfl) Pearson, Rodney grew up in Viborg, SD where he later worked at local grain elevators.  In 1981, he married Rita Jorgensen, and together they had two children, Jessica and Derek. In 1997, Rodney...

Dec 14, 2024

Marilyn Carol Bondesen, 82, passed away peacefully with her husband of almost 66 years by her side, on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Marilyn was born on March 25, 1942 in Hurley, South Dakota, to Matt and Helen (Lease) Woodward. She joined an older sister, Sharon, and a  few years later, a brother Chuck. She grew up in...

Dec 13, 2024

Jaxyn Verhey passed away on December 13, 2024 at the Sanford Children's Hospital, Sioux Falls. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home in Parker with a Memorial Service  beginning at 7:00 PM. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

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Dec 10, 2024

Bernice Fincher, 92 of Lennox, passed away on December 10, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Chancellor Reformed Cemetery, rural Chancellor. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 am Monday at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Following the service, the public is welcome to join...

Dec 3, 2024

Lucy King, 96 of Marion, passed away on December 3, 2024 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Services are pending.

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Nov 28, 2024

Barb Chiarletto, 74 of Parker, passed away on November 28, 2024 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Services are pending at this time.

Barbara Chiarletto was born on September 16, 1950 in Babylon, New York to Felix and Marie (Tatino) Guerra. She was later joined by brother Richard.

Barb was married to Joseph Chiarletto and...

Nov 25, 2024

Seth Playter, 36 of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2024. A memorial service for Seth will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church in Lonsdale, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local 4-H or FFA chapter.

November 25, 2024 the day God was...

Nov 22, 2024

Ruby Wiens, 92 of Marion, passed away on November 22, 2024 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Greenwood Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

Ruby Berniece Wiens was born on February 28, 1932 to George and Ida (Deckert) Wiens at...

Nov 21, 2024

Joyce Pearson, 83 of Viborg died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg.  Funeral services will be at 10:30am Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Viborg with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Monday evening at the church with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm.  Arrangements by...

Nov 3, 2024

Arvid Straatmeyer, 85 of Lennox, passed away on November 3. 2024 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage, Sioux Falls. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Germantown Presbyterian Church, rural Chancellor with burial in the Lennox Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Wednesday at the church.   Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

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Nov 1, 2024

Kathryn Cink Natwick, 79 passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Friday, November 8, 2024 at St. Christina’s Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday evening at the church with a Prayer Service/Rosary to be said at...

Oct 24, 2024

Diane Allie (Rang) Bendt, 57 of Viborg, died on October 24, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday, October 28, 2024 at the Viborg Community Center, Viborg, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, October 27, at the Viborg Community Building with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00PM. Arrangements...

Oct 16, 2024

Ronald Tim Jorgensen, 59 formerly of Parker and of Golden, CO, died October 16, 2024 under hospice care.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Parker with burial at the Rosehill Cemetery, Parker.  Memorials maybe made to the charity of the donors choice.

Ronald Tim Jorgensen was born on October 30, 1964 at...

Oct 7, 2024

Leslie Eugene Haines formerly of Neillsville, Wisconsin, passed away on October 7, 2024 at Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, South Dakota, at the age of 97 years 11months. Gene was born on November 17, 1926, to Robert and Anna (Helgeson) Haines. Gene married June Voigt on June 18,1948 and in this union, they had five children. During Gene’s lifetime he...

Sep 28, 2024

Darlene Schissel, 91 of Hurley, passed away on September 28, 2024 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Services will be held at a later date at the United Methodist Church, Hurley.  Memorial services will be at 10:00am Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Hurley United Methodist Church with burial in the Hurley Cemetery.

We bid farewell...

Sep 27, 2024

Olive Baker, 94 of Hurley, passed away on September 27, 2024 at the Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Hurley City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 AM at the Tieszen Memorial Nursing Home Chapel in Marion. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

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Sep 20, 2024

Randy Wirt, 68 of Parker, passed away on September 20, 2024 at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church, Parker. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the church with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 PM. Arrangements provided by...

Sep 20, 2024

Lorraine Schwertman Solem, 85 of Marion, died Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Freeman Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 2:00pm Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Monroe Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel in Marion. A complete notice to follow.

Sep 16, 2024

Dale Muller, age 73 of Parker, passed away on September 16, 2024 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

Dale was born to Harm and June Muller on January 14, 1951. There were three siblings...

Sep 7, 2024

Charlotte Eli, of Tea and formerly of Viborg, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home under hospice care.  Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, Viborg with burial in Meldahl Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Tuesday evening at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel in Viborg.

Charlotte Marie...