Heartland Funeral Home and Cremation Services

11/17/2025

In Memory Of:
Gerry Lewis Garnes
October 26, 1943 ~ November 13, 2025

Gerry Garnes, a long-time resident of Perry IA, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 13. He was 82.

October 26, 1943 ~ November 13, 2025 Gerry Lewis Garnes, 1943–2025 Gerry Garnes, a long-time resident of Perry IA, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 13. He was 82. Gerry Garnes entered the world on October 26, 1943, at 1:50 p.m. in Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Born to Ivyl

11/17/2025

In Memory Of:
Jan Arlis Johnson
February 11, 1949 ~ November 13, 2025

Jan A. Johnson, 76, Brandon, SD, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 13, 2025, at Bethany Meadows in Brandon, SD, after an 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

February 11, 1949 ~ November 13, 2025 Jan A. Johnson, 76, Brandon, SD, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 13, 2025, at Bethany Meadows in Brandon, SD, after an 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held at 12:00 p.m. o

11/16/2025

11/16/2025

Congratulations to our Brandon Valley Football Team on their Championship win tonight at the dome!

Go Lynx! 🐾

Congrats your 2025 11AAA 2025 State Champions the Brandon Valley Lynx!!!!

🏆 🏆 🐾❤️ 🖤

11/14/2025

Grief on the Screen 🎬💛

This month, we’re introducing a new series on our page called Grief on the Screen. Each month, we’ll explore a well-known (and sometimes not-so-well-known) movie that portrays the many ways people experience and express grief.

As we know, everyone experiences grief differently—because everyone loves differently. How someone grieves can depend on many factors: their relationship with the person who died, their past experiences with loss, their coping style, personality, and even the circumstances surrounding the death.

Movies can often help us see grief from new perspectives. Through storytelling, we can witness the many forms grief can take—and the ways people and society make sense of it.

🎥 This month’s recommendation: 'Up' by Pixar.

In 'Up', we meet Carl, a man who has lost the love of his life, Ellie, after many joyful years together. Struggling to move forward, Carl holds tightly to the past and to the dreams he and Ellie once shared. When he finally sets out to fulfill one of those dreams, he unexpectedly gains a new companion—Russell, an eager young Scout who joins him on his adventure.

'Up' beautifully illustrates what can happen when we begin to release our grief, open our hearts again, and rediscover the meaning and possibility that still exist in life.

📷Credit: IMDb

11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day! A day to promote goodwill, empathy, and compassion. A day to remind us that even small acts of kindness can have a HUGE impact!

Here are a few ways that you can celebrate World Kindness Day from the Random Acts of Kindness website:

~ Do something unexpected for someone – hold the door, share a snack, or leave a kind note.
~ Write a letter or note to someone who’s made a difference in your life to tell them thank you.
~ Leave a kind review for a small business, library, or favorite place in your community.
~ Compliment someone on their effort, their creativity, or teamwork.
~ Add one small act to your daily routine – smile, compliment, or lend a hand.
~ Offer to help with chores, a household project, or a neighbor who needs a hand.
~ Send a quick note to someone to let them know that you are thinking of them.

11/13/2025

Dawn Marie Hammerich
August 22, 1966 ~ November 10, 2025

Dawn M. Hammerich, 59, of Hartford, SD, completed her extraordinary journey on November 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.

August 22, 1966 ~ November 10, 2025 Dawn M. Hammerich, 59, of Hartford, SD, completed her extraordinary journey on November 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a future date at the American Legion

11/12/2025

Carole Joyce Bogenrief
July 14, 1934 ~ November 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Carole J. Bogenrief, 91, Sioux Falls, SD, who left us on November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

July 14, 1934 ~ November 7, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Carole J. Bogenrief, 91, Sioux Falls, SD, who left us on November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration and burial for Carole will be held in the spring, where family and friends are invited

11/12/2025

The Lourdes Center is offering their next Grief Event in December.

He is Stable is an evening vigil for individuals experiencing grief. This annual evening of prayer, fellowship and remembrance offers a place of peace amidst the fullness of the season. This years event features two short speakers followed by a candlelit vigil.

Register Here: https://thelourdescenter.com/event-details?mpid=28610

December 2, 2025 - Saint Therese Catholic Church, Sioux Falls SD
December 9, 2025 - Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Watertown SD

11/11/2025

This Veteran's Day, we thank you for your service to our nation. You inspire us with your courage, today and every day.

A heartfelt thank you, from your Heartland family.

11/07/2025

Fame and success don’t make someone immune to pain, grief, or struggle.
Underneath all the glitz and glamour, celebrities are people too — human beings who face the same heartache, loss, and challenges that we all experience.

Sometimes, being in the spotlight makes that pain even harder to carry. They may feel pressure to always appear strong, to smile for the cameras, to hide their grief or inner battles. For athletes especially, showing vulnerability can feel like showing weakness.

But the truth is — it’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to grieve. It’s okay to ask for help. No one should have to struggle in silence, no matter who they are or what they’ve accomplished.

As a community, we can help change the stigma surrounding mental health and grief. Let’s remind one another that compassion matters. A simple check-in, a kind word, or a listening ear can make all the difference.

We never know what someone might be carrying behind their smile.
Let’s look out for one another — and take care of each other. ❤️

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 for the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline — you are not alone.

Take a listen to what the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team's head coach, Matt Rhule, says:

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