Richard N. Irons

Richard N. Irons
April 19, 1929 - December 21, 2025

Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Service: A Celebration of Richard’s Life will begin at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2026 at Canton Lutheran Church, Canton, SD.

Richard (Dick) died on December 21, 2025 in Las Cruces, NM where he and his wife, Clarice, had lived for many years. He was born on April 19, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa…

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Nicholas Joslyn

Nicholas Joslyn
December 5, 1957 - May 4, 2026

Service: A Celebration of Nich’s Life will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27th at the Canton Performing Arts Center, Canton SD.  A time of refreshments and fellowship will follow the service in the lobby of the performing arts center. 

Nicholas Joslyn, age 68, died Monday, May 4, 2026 surrounded by his family at Madonna VAU in Lincoln, NE.  A Celebration of Nich’s Life will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27th…

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Ronald Aasheim

Ronald Aasheim
August 8, 1938 - May 5, 2026

Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service. 

Service: Funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Lands Lutheran Church, rural Hudson, SD. 

Ronald Lyle Aasheim, age 87, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in hospice care at Canton Good Samaritan Center, Canton, SD. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026 at…

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Daniel Vander Waerdt

Daniel  Vander Waerdt
July 26, 1952 - April 30, 2026

Service: A visitation, with family present, will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.

Daniel Dean Vander Waerdt, age 73, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Sioux Falls, SD.  A visitation, with family present, will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026 at…

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Weston Charles-Lee Waite

Weston Charles-Lee Waite was born sleeping on April 28, 2026 at 1:24 AM. From the moment he was created he was loved more than he could ever know. Even though his time…

Marne Renae Mauch

Marne Renae Mauch
December 2, 1954 - April 30, 2026

Service: A Celebration of Marne’s Life will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Harrisburg Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg, SD.  Burial of her cremated remains at the Canton Lutheran Cemetery will take place following the Celebration of Life.

Marne Renae Mauch (Juel), died peacefully, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at United Living Community in Brookings, SD.  A Celebration of Marne’s Life will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026…

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Neal Carter Anderson

Neal Carter Anderson
January 12, 1936 - April 27, 2026

Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service. 

Service: Memorial services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Lands Lutheran Church, rural Hudson, SD. 

Neal Carter Anderson, age 90 died unexpectedly Monday, April 27, 2026 at his home in rural Beresford, SD.  He passed less than 50 feet from where was born – exactly as he…

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Rhonda Sue Wynkoop

Rhonda Sue Wynkoop
October 3, 1960 - March 3, 2026

Service: A Celebration of Rhonda’s Life will begin at noon Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Grand Valley Lutheran Church, Canton, SD. A live stream of the service will be available on Grand Valley’s Facebook page.

Rhonda Sue Wynkoop was born on October 3, 1960 and passed away to the Lord’s loving and waiting arms on March 3, 2026. Rhonda was born to Robert C. and Frances M….

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Delbert Veldkamp

Delbert Veldkamp
January 4, 1958 - April 20, 2026

Visitation: A visitation will be held from 9:30 -11:30 AM Saturday, April 25 at Lawrence Elementary School in Canton, SD (Please use door on far south side of building).

Service: Funeral services will begin at 11:30 AM Saturday, April 25 at Lawrence Elementary School in Canton, SD (Please use door on far south side of building).

Delbert Roy Veldkamp, 68, of rural Canton, passed peacefully at home with family at his side on April 20, 2026.  Delbert was born to Pete and Ruby (Kots) Veldkamp on January 4,…

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Gaynor Johnson

Gaynor Johnson
December 29, 1950 - April 13, 2026

Service: A celebration of Gaynor’s life will be held at the Performing Arts Center in Canton from 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday June 10th. Where friends and family will gather to honor his memory and the joy he brought into their lives. 

Gaynor L. Johnson, age 75, of Canton, South Dakota passed away peacefully on April 13th, 2026. He left behind a legacy of laughter, creativity and deep appreciation for the place he called…

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Harry Eidsness

Harry Eidsness
April 24, 1937 - April 4, 2026

Service: Private family services will be held. 

Harry Eidsness, age 88, died Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society Canton.  Private family services will be held. Harry was born on April 24, 1937 in Hudson, SD to Thomas…

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Harriet Kuehl

Harriet Kuehl
January 1, 1936 - April 1, 2026

Visitation: Visitation for Harriet will be on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 1 pm in the chapel at Canton Lutheran Church.

Service: Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026 in the chapel at Canton Lutheran Church.

Harriet Hilda Hermann Kuehl of Canton, South Dakota, was born January 1, 1936, near Canton, South Dakota to Hilda Katherine (Langfeldt) Hermann and Earnest Paul Hermann. She died Wednesday, April 1, 2026,…

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Shirley Vande Pol

Shirley Vande Pol
May 24, 1936 - March 17, 2026

Service: A Celebration of Shirley’s Life will begin at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2026 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.

Shirley Vande Pol, age 89, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society Canton.  A Celebration of Shirley’s Life will begin at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2026 at Anderson Funeral…

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Curt Stensland

Curt Stensland
May 19, 1954 - March 16, 2026

Visitation: Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Larchwood, IA.

Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Friday, March 20, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at the church.

It is with great sadness that the family of Curtis Leroy Stensland, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 16th, 2026 at 71 years…

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Geraldine “Gerry” Verley

Geraldine “Gerry” Verley
July 3, 1929 - February 27, 2026

Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Service: Funeral services will begin at 2:30 Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Canton Lutheran Church, Canton, SD. 

Geraldine Verley, age 96 years and 7 months, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will begin at 2:30 Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Canton…

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Becky Johnson

Becky Johnson
November 13, 1964 - February 18, 2026

Visitation: A visitation honoring Becky’s life will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, February 23 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.  A time of sharing will be held at 7:00 p.m. 

Becky Johnson, age 61, passed away from complication of a sudden illness on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 surrounded by her family at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  A visitation honoring…

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