Obituaries
Derek Jensen
Derek Thomas Jensen, age 41, of Yankton, SD, passed away on January 31, 2026, at his residence in Yankton, SD. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD.
Donald Derdall
Donald D. Derdall 95, of Brookings, SD passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the United Living Community, Brookings, SD.
Donna Powers
Donna Powers, a longtime resident of Brookings, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at the age of 80. Funeral Services have been set for 10:30am Friday January 9, 2026 at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Faulkton, SD.
David O'Nell Quam
Dave Quam 77, of Brookings, SD passed away January 5, 2026, at the Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by his family after a short battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Orv Smidt
Orv Smidt, age 82, of Brookings, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his residence in Brookings. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at GracePoint Wesleyan Church in Brookings. A Visitation will be held the night prior from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday,…
Jerome Fiedler
Jerome FiedlerJerome “Jerry” Fiedler, age 86, of Brookings, SD, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Ascension Lutheran Church in Brookings. A Visitation will be held the night prior from 5:00 pm to…
Howard James Sigaty
Howard James Sigaty passed away on Dec. 3, 2025 at the age of 78 after a long battle with leukemia and heart disease.