Obituaries

Allie Rang

Allie Rang

Jun 10, 2016

Allie Rang 102, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on June 10, 2016, at Dow Rummel Village. Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Hartford with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 6 pm Tuesday at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker, where the family will greet friends from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Allie...

James K. Nielsen

James K. Nielsen

Jun 2, 2016

James Keith Nielsen passed away, Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Brookdale Vista assisted living facility in Sparks, Nevada. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:00am Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Hurley Cemetery, Hurley, SD. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. James Keith Nielsen was born on February 2, 1923 to Sixtus and Ethel (Hansen) Nielsen...

Howard K. Gray

Howard K. Gray

May 23, 2016

Howard Kramer Gray On the evening of May 23rd 2016, Howard passed away peacefully in his home of natural causes. He was 88 years old. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, May 31 - 6:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church - 2300 South West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Howard will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester,...

Dr. Vernon J. Tieszen

Dr. Vernon J. Tieszen

May 18, 2016

Dr. Vernon J. Tieszen Dr. Vernon J. Tieszen, 88 of Marion, SD died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Monday, May 23, 2016 at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Marion. Visitation with family present will begin at 5:00pm Sunday at the church with a Prayer Service...

Robert "Bob" Elliot

Robert "Bob" Elliot

May 12, 2016

Robert "Bob" Elliot, 73 of Parker died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Parker Community Building with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will be from 2-4pm Sunday at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Robert Hartley Elliot was born on July 21,...

Lois L. Kraemer

Lois L. Kraemer

Apr 22, 2016

Lois L. Kraemer, 87 of Parker died Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral services will be at 10:00am Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, Parker. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8pm Monday evening at the church with a time of sharing at 7:00pm. Visitation will also be held from 3-4pm Monday...

Alice Woltzen Weeldreyer

Alice Woltzen Weeldreyer

Apr 11, 2016

Alice Woltzen Weeldreyer, 100 died Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Tieszen Home Chapel, Marion. Visitation will be for an hour starting at 4:00pm Wednesday at the Tieszen Home Chapel. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Alice was born on January 28, 1916...

Rick Gering

Rick Gering

Apr 11, 2016

Richard Alan Gering, 63 died Monday, April 11, 2016 from natural causes. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Thursday evening. Richard Alan Gering was born on July 6, 1952 at Sioux Falls, SD to Sidney and Helen (Nielsen) Gering. He grew up at Hurley,...

Esther L. Sisson

Esther L. Sisson

Apr 10, 2016

Esther LaFaye (Bousfield) Sisson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 10, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 89. Funeral services will be at 10:00am Thursday, April 14, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church, Parker with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8pm Wednesday...

Martha Ensz

Martha Ensz

Apr 5, 2016

Martha R. Ensz, 85 of Marion died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at her home under hospice care. Memorial services will be at 2:00pm Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the Tieszen Home Chapel, Marion. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Martha Rose was born on April 14, 1930 at Iredell, Texas to Huber and Juanita (Boycan) Turner. She grew up in...

Ardell Ryan

Ardell Ryan

Apr 4, 2016

Ardell Ryan, age 92, formerly of Hurley, SD died April 4, 2016 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg under hospice care. A Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00pm Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Hurley Legion Hall. A private family burial will be in the Hurley Cemetery. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Ardell Ryan was...

Sis Joffer

Sis Joffer

Mar 26, 2016

Ione "Sis" Joffer, 81 died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Freeman Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe with burial in the Monroe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Monday evening at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Ione B. "Sis" Miller was born on September 24, 1934 in McCook...

Donald Rayburn

Donald Rayburn

Mar 23, 2016

Donald Rayburn, 69, of Hurley, SD went to be with his creator and loving wife on March 23, 2016 after a battle with Parkinson’s / Dementia. A prayer service with Masonic Rights will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, March 27th at Grace Lutheran Church in Parker, SD with family visitation from 5:00-7:00. Funeral services will be held on...

Karen Van Hove

Karen Van Hove

Mar 21, 2016

Karen Van Hove, 68 of rural Freeman, SD died Monday, March 21, 2016 at her home under hospice care. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Karen Ann Van Hove was born on May 9, 1947 at Sioux Falls, SD to Norman and Joyce (Lane) Enstrom. After graduating from Washington High School she...

Lavonne E. Nelson

Lavonne E. Nelson

Mar 3, 2016

LaVonne Nelson, 92 of Sioux Falls and formerly of Parker died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Southridge Health Care Center, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will be from 4-6pm Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Arrangements by Hofmeister...

Leonard Harms

Leonard Harms

Mar 1, 2016

Leonard G. Harms, 76 died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Chancellor Reformed Church, Chancellor with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7pm Friday at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Leonard G. Harms was born on October 12,...

Doug Schaefer

Doug Schaefer

Feb 26, 2016

Douglas “Doug” Schaefer, 76, formerly of rural Monroe, SD died peacefully Friday, February 26, 2016 surrounded by his family. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 10:30 am at Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe, SD. Visitation will be at the church Monday, February 29, 2016 with a prayer service at 7:00pm. Doug was born January 12, 1940 north of...

Phyllis Schmidt

Phyllis Schmidt

Feb 24, 2016

Phyllis M. Schmidt, 84 of Parker died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Private family services will be held at a later date with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Phyllis Muriel Almond was born on May 25, 1931 at Parker, SD to Alvin and Vera (Menholt) Almond. She grew...

John "Jack" Roth

John "Jack" Roth

Feb 22, 2016

John "Jack" Roth, 85 of Parker died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Funeral mass will be at 10:30am Saturday, February 27, 2016 at St. Christina's Catholic Church, Parker. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. John Albert Roth was born on February 14, 1931 at Winner, SD to John and Pearl (King) Roth. He moved...

Susan M. Brucklacher

Susan M. Brucklacher

Feb 20, 2016

Susan M. Brucklacher, 59 died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Susan Marie Brucklacher was born on November 27, 1956 to Harold and June (Brennan) Brucklacher. She grew up at Parker where she graduated from Parker High School in 1975. She was...