Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Huron, South Dakota

Providing funeral service to Huron and the surrounding areas in South Dakota

Michael Hopkins

Michael Hopkins

August 29, 2021

Michael "Mike" Ray Hopkins, age 72, of Wessington, passed away quietly, on August 29, 2021, with his family by his side, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen.

His funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, September 4th, at the First Presbyterian Church at Wessington. Burial followed in the Wessington Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Watson-Krauter Post #110 Wessington American...

Barbara Ann Kjellerson

Barbara Ann Kjellerson

August 27, 2021

Barbara Ann Kjellerson was born May 24, 1946, to Milton and Ruby King and passed away August 27, 2021, at the age of 75. She was a wife and homemaker.

Her funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 2, at the Kuhler Funeral Home. Burial was in the Restlawn Memory Gardens...

Allen "Les" Voss

Allen "Les" Voss

August 26, 2021

Allen "Les" Voss, age 68, of Wessington, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Ivinson Memorial Hospital, Laramie, Wyoming.

His funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 7th, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Wolsey. Burial was in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery.  His service was live-streamed. 

Allen Leslie "Les" Voss was born to Edward and Kathleen Voss on...

Kenneth Swearingen

Kenneth Swearingen

August 22, 2021

Kenneth Swearingen, Jr. age 62, of Huron, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021.

His memorial service was held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 30th at the Kuhler Funeral Home.  His service was live-streamed through our website  .

Kenneth Swearingen was born January 21, 1959, to Kenneth Leroy Swearingen and Norma Jean (Foster) Swearingen, Huron. He was raised and attended school in Huron.

After...

Scott Lafee

Scott Lafee

August 21, 2021

Scott LaFee, age 62, of Huron, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at his home. His funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 25th, at the Grace Episcopal Church. Burial was in the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.  His funeral service was live-streamed through the Kuhler Funeral Home website  .

Scott requested that FUN-eral goers wear their favorite vacation clothes;...

Lavonne K. Hofer

Lavonne K. Hofer

August 21, 2021

LaVonne Katherine Hofer, age 88, of Sun City, Arizona, and formerly of Huron and Tea, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the Banner Boswell Medical Center at Sun City, Arizona.

Her funeral service was held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 4th, at the Kuhler Funeral Home, Huron. Burial was in the Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Yale.

 LaVonne's funeral service was...

Dorothy "Dode" Osman

Dorothy "Dode" Osman

August 13, 2021

 Dorothy (Dode) Osman, age 87, of Huron, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Northfield, Minnesota, on Friday evening, August 13, 2021. 

  We share, with great sadness, the passing of our beautiful, Mother, Dode Osman, on Friday evening.  She passed peacefully, gracefully and shared her beautiful smile and that twinkle in her eyes with us to the very...

Scott Rink

Scott Rink

August 3, 2021

Scott Rink, age 59, of Huron, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at home.

His memorial visitation was held from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, Monday, August 9th at the Kuhler Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Huron Country Club.

Scott Richard Rink was...

Velma Waldner

Velma Waldner

July 30, 2021

Velma Waldner, age 98, of Hitchcock, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at Avantara - Huron.

Per Velma's request, there will be no services.  She will be inurned at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Hitchcock United Methodist News, P.O. Box 115, Hitchcock, SD  57348.

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Aaron Schwieder

Aaron Schwieder

July 13, 2021

Aaron Schwieder, age 50, of Huron, passed away July 13, 2021, at his home. A celebration of Aaron's life will be held at a later date in Colorado.

Aaron John Schwieder was born May 19, 1971, to James P. and Karen (Thein) Schwieder, at Aurora, Colorado. He grew up in the Aurora area....

Kevin Minske

Kevin Minske

July 12, 2021

Kevin Minske, age 58, of Huron, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at his home.

His memorial service was held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 16th at the First Presbyterian Church. His service was live-streamed through the church's Facebook page.

Kevin M. Minske was born July 13, 1962, to Eldon and...

James Patrick Fortin

James Patrick Fortin

June 27, 2021

James Patrick Fortin, age 54, of Rapid City, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at his home.

His wishes to be cremated will be honored by his family, and a family service will be held at a later date.

James Patrick Fortin was born November 8, 1966, to James...

Robert Countryman

Robert Countryman

June 22, 2021

Robert Countryman, age 81, of Wessington, passed away at his home.

His family will have a private service at their hometown in Minnesota at a later date.

Robert Lavette Countryman was born November 28, 1939, to Walter and Genevieve (Berg) Countryman at Rochelle, Illinois.

He...

Bud Kleppin

Bud Kleppin

June 20, 2021

Myron "Bud" Kleppin, age 90, of Wessington Springs, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Weskota Manor at Wessington Springs.

His celebration of life was held at 2:30 PM, Tuesday, June 29th, at the 1905 Opera House at Wessington Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be...

Arlene Haarstad

Arlene Haarstad

June 12, 2021

Arlene Haarstad, age 80, of Cavour, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society at De Smet.

Her funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 17th, at the Kuhler Funeral Home.  Her service was live-streamed through the Kuhler Funeral Home website.  Burial followed in the LeSueur Cemetery at Bancroft.

Arlene Dorothy Korkow was born December 8, 1940,...

Andrew Riggs

Andrew Riggs

June 11, 2021

Andrew Riggs, age 44, of Wolsey, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 11, 2021, at the Huron Regional Medical Center.

As per his wishes, he was cremated and his family will have a memorial service at a later date back home in Michigan.

Andrew Alan Riggs was born July 15, 1976, to Albert and...

George E. Brandsma

George E. Brandsma

June 7, 2021

George E. Brandsma, age 98, of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Huron, passed away June 7, 2021.

His memorial service was held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 3rd in the Restlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huron. Interment was in the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

George Erwin Brandsma was born April 14, 1923, to Abe and Rena (Heimstra)...

Max Hansen

Max Hansen

June 5, 2021

Max Hansen, age 85, of Huron, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Prairie View Healthcare Center at Woonsocket.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Max Hansen was born September 14, 1935, to John and Hilda (Hueschen) Hansen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The family then moved to Huron...

Darrell Wipf

Darrell Wipf

June 4, 2021

Darrell Wipf, age 61 of Cavour, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at Ava's House Hospice in Sioux Falls.

His funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Kuhler Funeral Home.  The funeral service was live-streamed on the Kuhler Funeral Home website.  Burial was in the Bethel Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery.

 Darrell Edward Wipf was born April...

Elmer Bartel

Elmer Bartel

May 27, 2021

Elmer Bartel, age 90, of Wolsey, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Avantara – Huron.

His memorial service was held at 2 :00 PM, Saturday, July 3rd at St. John's Lutheran Church, Wolsey. Burial was in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wolsey.

Elmer L. Bartel was born...