Carole (Layden) Wiss
Jun 28, 2026
Carole (Layden) Wiss, 83, Grand Rapids, MN, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Grand Rapids.
Memorial Services are pending.
Sanford Vig
Jul 1, 2026
Sanford Thomas Vig, 96, Rosholt, SD, formerly of Claire City, SD, passed away on July 1, 2026, at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.
Funeral Services will be Monday, July 6, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Veblen with Rev. Karie Geyer and Rev. Pat Schubert officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the First, Faith, and...
Beverly Paulson
Jun 29, 2026
Beverly “Bev” Paulson, 89, Ada, MN, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, August 15, at 10:00 a.m. at the Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt.
Beverly Jean Ziemer was born July 30, 1936, to Walter and Adalon (Sykora) Ziemer in rural Roberts County, SD. She graduated from Browns Valley High School.
On...
Barbara Maher
Jun 28, 2026
Barbara Maher, 76, Beardsley, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Browns Valley Health Center.
A full obituary will follow.
Patricia Athey
Jun 19, 2026
Patricia Withrow Athey unexpectedly passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Sunday June 28, 2026 at Holden Lutheran Church in Beardsley, MN from 5:00-7:00 pm, with a prayer service and time for sharing at 7:00 pm.
Visitation continues at Holden Lutheran Church on Monday June 29, 2026 at 9:30 am, followed by funeral services at 10:30 am...
Jared Pankow
Jun 17, 2026
Jared W. Pankow, 36, Hankinson, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in his home.
Funeral Mass will be Monday, June 22, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Convent Chapel in Hankinson with Monsignor Brian Donahue officiating.
Burial will be in the Belford Cemetery, Hankinson. Active pallbearers will be Joseph Krump, Chet Krump, Jordan Krump, Brandon Hejtmanek, Jeffrey Pankow, Samuel Tiegs, and...
Harvey Gillespie
Jun 17, 2026
Harvey “Slick” Wayne Gillespie, 91, Chokio, MN, passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN.
Funeral Services will be held at a later date.
Harvey was born March 2, 1935, to Donald and Mabel (Spittle) Gillespie. He was baptized on July 7, 1940, at Zion Lutheran Church in Chokio. He attended...
Carrie Joyce Kruger
Jun 12, 2026
Carrie Joyce Kruger, 96, Beardsley, MN, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at West Wind Village in Morris, MN.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 29th, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation prior at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris, MN, with Rev. Wayne D. Kopitzke officiating. Music will be provided by pianist Rita Lambert and vocalists Sue Sykora...
William "Billy" Kutter, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
William “Billy” Kutter Jr., of New Effington, died June 11, 2026, at the age of 96.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, June 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Claire City with Rev. Jonathan Varns officiating. Music will be provided by organist Edwin Arndt, Jr.
Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by...
Gerald Ceroll
May 31, 2026
Gerald Ceroll, 84, Fargo, formerly of New Effington, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
A celebration of Gerald’s life will be Thursday, June 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Claire City with Rev. Jonathan Varns and Rev. Chris Waldvogel officiating. Music...
James Miller
May 26, 2026
James E. Miller, 77, New Effington, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
Funeral Services will be Friday, May 29, at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with Rev. Pat Schubert officiating. Music will be provided by Deb Bredvik, Scott Anderson, and Sisters by Heart.
Burial will be in the Garden of...
Lorne Hill
May 16, 2026
Lorne H. Hill, 94, Veblen, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Sisseton.
Funeral Services will be Friday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Veblen with Rev. Pat Schubert officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the First, Faith & Our Savior’s Lutheran Parishes Facebook page.
Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery,...
Anthony Widhalm, Jr.
May 1, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Widhalm, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2026, at Coteau des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, SD, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and deep love for his family.
Tony was born on October 2, 1940, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to Anton and Matilda (Schafer) Widhalm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Matilda (Schafer) Widhalm;...
David Dahl
May 1, 2026
David A. Dahl, 83, Rosholt, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Sanford Wheaton Hospital.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 5, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. Music will be provided by pianist Todd Quatier. The service will be livestreamed on the Bethania-Trondhjem Lutheran Church Facebook page.
Burial will be in the Bethania...
Morris Shelstad
Apr 22, 2026
Morris S. Shelstad, 96, New Effington, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton.
Funeral Services will be Monday, April 27, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with Rev. Pat Schubert officiating. Music will be provided by organist Deb Bredvik and vocalist Janeen Kohl. The service will be livestreamed on the First, Faith...
Ron Anderson
Apr 16, 2026
Ron J. Anderson, age 89, Rosholt, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Browns Valley Health Center.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier and Rev. Pat Schubert officiating. Music will be provided by organist Lana Sand and vocalist Mindy Foltz. The service will be livestreamed...
Marlene Pistorius
Mar 28, 2026
Marlene F. Pistorius, age 75, Rosholt, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD, surrounded by family.
Her Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. Music will be provided by organist Ruby Larsen. The service will be livestreamed on the Bethania-Trondhjem...
Joanne Medenwald
Mar 27, 2026
Funeral Services for Joanne Medenwald, 82, New Effington, will be Thursday, April 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with Rev. Karie Geyer and Rev. Pat Schubert officiating. Music will be provided by organist Deb Bredvik. The service will be livestreamed on the First, Faith & Our Savior’s Lutheran Parishes Facebook page.
Burial will be in the...
Gary Houghton
Mar 24, 2026
Gary G. Houghton, 74, Claire City, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in his home.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 11, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Claire City with Rev. Karie Geyer and Rev. Pat Schubert officiating. Music will be provided by Crystal Kemnitz and Janeen Kohl.
Burial will...
Dennis Berneking
Mar 12, 2026
Dennis H. Berneking, 75, Browns Valley, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Dennis was born September 7, 1950, to Harold and Hazel (Hoagland) Berneking in Wheaton, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school in Wheaton. Dennis became...
