Category Archives: Obituaries

Scott P. Christensen passed away suddenly on March 12, 2013 at the age of 57. He was born on Oct. 7, 1955 in Vermillion, to Peter and Eleanor Christensen. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1973. He attended college in Milford, NE, … Read Article →

Madison Wallace, of Vermillion, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 in Sioux Falls. We have all been so blessed to have Madison in our lives. Everyone who knew her was touched by her sweet spirit.  Our precious Madison graduated way too soon for us but she graduated in life with … Read Article →

John Melvin Larson, Jr. was born on July 25, 1940, the son of John Melvin Larson, Sr. and Dorothy (McIntyre) Larson in Canistota. He attended and graduated from Meckling High School in Meckling. While in Rockford, IL, he joined the Methodist Church.  A member of Teamsters Union 705 and 710, … Read Article →

  Ralph Kittelson, 89 years, 11 months, died Jan 20, 2013 at Berryville, AR. Ralph Norman Kittelson was born in Milan, MN, Feb 20, 1923 to Selmer and Lillian (Norman) Kittelson. He graduation from Milan High School and went on to serve as a paratrooper during WWII in the European … Read Article →

Zelena Weisz, 92, of Vermillion, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Zelena Fuerst was born on March 17, 1920 in Hutchinson County, SD to Herbert and Anna Fuerst. She married Carl Weisz on June 8, 1939 in Kaylor.  She spent many … Read Article →

Norman Earl Miller, PhD, retired emeritus professor of chemistry at the University of South Dakota for 29 years, went to be with the Lord, March 9, 2013. He was born Aug. 14, 1931 in Tinley Park, IL, to Herman and Lillian Lietz Miller. He is survived by Pauline (Rozdilsky) Miller, … Read Article →

Melva Jackson died Friday, March 8, 2013 in Sioux City, IA. Mass of the Christian Burial was held Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake City, IA and burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lake City. Lampe Funeral Home in Lake City, IA is assisting … Read Article →

Glendae Florence Block Anderson, 84, of Vermillion, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital. Glendae Block was born Sept. 11, 1928 in Colome, to Glenn and Hilda (Koester) Block.  She graduated from Yankton High School, and married Wallace Anderson on June 4, 1946 in Portland, OR. … Read Article →

Eugene “Gene” Ashmore, 87, of Sioux City, IA, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 at a local care facility. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Nea Huggins officiating.  Visitation with the family present was from 6 to 8 p.m. … Read Article →

Thomas Beerman, age 65, of Huron, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Huron Regional Medical Center. His funeral service was Saturday, Feb. 16, at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Huron, with burial at St. Martin Cemetery with military honors by the Huron Veterans Council. The family can be reached at Tom … Read Article →