Rude's Funeral Home

09/08/2025

Please keep the family of Evelyn Kirby in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Evelyn Kirby, 98, of Brookings, SD formerly of Aurora, SD passed away Friday September 5, 2025 at the Neighborhoods at Brookview, Brookings, SD. Funeral Services have been set for 1030am, Friday, September 12, 2025 at Impact Church, Aurora, SD. Visitation will be held from 500pm to 700pm Thursday, S...

09/03/2025

Please keep the family of Melissa Jensen in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Melissa passed away September 1, 2025 at Edgewood Vista in Brookings, SD. There will be a private family service held at a later date. Melissa Ann Jensen was born on April 22, 1939, in Exira, IA, the daughter of Frank and Elsie Rasmussen Gault. Melissa attended school in Exira, IA

09/03/2025

Please keep the family of Curtis Hillerud in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Click Here To View Curtis Hillerud Memorial Service Curtis Hillerud, age 54, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, August 30th, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1100 AM on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at Grace Point...

09/03/2025

Please keep the family of Nancy Wadsworth in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Click Here To View Nancy Wadsworth Memorial Service Nancy Ann Hegan Wadsworth, 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 2, 2025, at Avera hospital in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 1000am until 1100am, Saturday, September 6th, at the Rude F...

08/12/2025

Please keep the family of Joy B. Perry in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Joy Beth Perry, 51, of Brookings, SD passed away at home ,surrounded by family on August 6th, 2025. Joy is survived by her mother , three siblings, and her two sons. Joy was born and raised in Massachusetts where she has many friends. Joy will be lovingly remembered, and sadly

08/05/2025

Please keep the family of Mark Wayne Porter in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Mark Wayne Porter 72, of Brookings, SD passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2025 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life will be held 1030am Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. Memorial Visitation will be held from 500pm to 700pm Tuesday, Augu...

08/04/2025

Please keep the family of Kent Kiepke in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Kent Kiepke, beloved father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the age of 83. A memorial service will be held for Kent at Rudes Funeral Home on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1100am. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1000-1100am.

08/04/2025

Please keep the family of Diane Lee Molengraaf in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Diane Lee Molengraaf, 73, of Volga, SD passed away with family by her side at Brookings Health System on August 2, 2025. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dianes life at a visitation on August 7, 2025 at Rudes Funeral Home in Bookings, SD from 500-700 PM. Diane Lee

07/30/2025

Please keep the family of Paul Eibner Moriarty in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Paul Eibner Moriarty, 96 of Brookings, SD passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 28, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1100 am Thursday, August 7, 2025 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be held from 500 pm to 700 pm Wednesday,

07/30/2025

Here is our lineup for the 2025 National Night Out to benefit Christmas, Kids & Cops of the Brookings area! One week away, August 5, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Pioneer Park.

Rude’s Funeral Home will match the 1st $500.00 raised.

💸 Bring your dollars.
🎯 Aim sharp.
💦 Make a splash for a great cause!

Meet your Dunkees:
👮‍♂️ SRO Eric Warkenthein – Brookings Police Department - SD
🕵️‍♂️ Detective Pollman – BPD
👩‍🏫 Mrs. Megan Madsen – Camelot School Counselor
🏐 Coach Dan Georgalas – SDSU Volleyball
🦷 Dr. Nathan Hilbrands –Brookings Family Dentistryy
🤼 Coach Damion Hahn – SDSU Wrestling

Who’s getting dunked the most?! 👀💧

07/25/2025

Please keep the family of Georgiana "Georgie" R. Olson in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Georgiana Georgie Rosemary Olson, 89, of Brookings, SD passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Neighborhoods at Brookview, Brookings, SD. Funeral Services have been set for 100pm Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be held Tuesday July 29, 2025 from...

07/25/2025

Please keep the family of Ben Melby in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Ben Melby 47, of SeaTac, WA formerly of Brookings, SD passed away suddenly Friday, July 18, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1100am Wednesday August 6, 2025 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Brookings, SD. Memorial Visitation will be held from 1000am until the time of the