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Eidsness Funeral Home

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1617 Orchard Drive Brookings SD 57006-0704

(605) 692-6384

(605) 692-1933

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Staff is always available by calling 605-692-6384.

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We are conveniently located at the corner of 17th Avenue South and Orchard Drive, directly across from Brookings First Assembly of God Church.
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The Eidsness Funeral Home logo was carefully designed using symbols of life to depict death as a part of the continuum of life.

Evergreens, symbols of eternal life, stand tall beside a stream of gently flowing water. The circle of life is broken, but the river runs on to form an unbroken, everlasting circle of infinity.

The sun can be seen as setting or rising: setting, symbolic of the end of an earthly life, and rising, as a sign of new beginnings and new life.

At Eidsness Funeral Home we strive to create meaningful, respectful, and comforting services to those experiencing loss in our communities. Our knowledgeable staff is always available to assist each family that we are honored to serve.

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Emerald Anderson

Emerald Anderson began working for Eidsness Funeral Home in 2015 as a student of mortuary science at Des Moines Area Community College. Graduating in August of 2016 with an advanced degree in mortuary science, she became a licensed funeral director in South Dakota in January of 2018. Emerald is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, earning her Bachelor's Degree in General Studies and her Master of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Emerald became a licensed funeral director in Minnesota in August of 2018.

Originally from Mason City, Iowa, Emerald has enjoyed living in Brookings for approximately 15 years. She and her husband Dave have one son, Braydon. Emerald is a member of the Optimist Club of Brookings, the Brookings Kiwanis Club, and is a P.E.O. Chapter P member.

Emerald Anderson

Funeral Director

Phone: (605) 692-6384

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1617 Orchard Dr Brookings SD 57006

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Lonnie Bayer

Lonnie Bayer joined the staff at Eidsness Funeral Home in 2022. He is a member of First Lutheran Church in Brookings, and can often be found volunteering his time to various organizations and events throughout the community. Lonnie is also a skilled woodworker, and several of his projects can be found in our Brookings chapel.

Lonnie Bayer

Funeral Assistant

Phone: (605) 692-6384

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PO Box 704 Brookings SD 57006-0704

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Peg Jordan

Peg joined the Eidsness team in May of 2018. As a funeral assistant, she supports the funeral directors in serving families, striving to make each family's interaction with Eidsness Funeral Home as pleasant as possible.

Peg has always had a passion for serving others, whether in retail, food service, or assisting the elderly. That passion will serve her well in this position.

In her free time, Peg enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. Peg is a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, where she volunteers with the MOPS program, and is part of a prayer ministry team.

Peg Jordan

Funeral Assistant

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PO Box 704 Brookings SD 57006-0704

John Radtke

John Radtke

Funeral Planning Counselor

Phone: (605) 692-6384

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PO Box 704 Brookings SD 57006-0704

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Randy Richards

Randy was born and raised on the family farm that was homesteaded by his Great-Grandparents in 1885 south of Ipswich, South Dakota. He graduated from Ipswich High School and from Northern State University. He and his niece still own the family farm, which he manages.

Randy worked for 31 plus years for USDA/ASCS/FSA as a County Executive Director in Clark and Beadle Counties in South Dakota.

He is also a seasonal employee of DuPont Pioneer Research Center in Volga.

Randy has two married daughters and two grandsons.

He is an active member of First Lutheran Church in Brookings, where he serves as a reader/lector, and is on the Church Hospitality Committee.

Randy Richards

Funeral Assistant

Phone: (605) 692-6384

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PO Box 704 Brookings SD 57006-0704

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Roger Simmons

Roger joined the staff of Eidsness Funeral Home in December of 2016, as a funeral assistant after retiring as the manager of Karls TV in August of 2016. Roger is a life-long resident of Brookings county. He grew up in the White area, and after high school he spent 4 years in the Air Force. Upon his discharge, Roger farmed near White for nearly 18 years. In 1986 he went to work for the Aberdeen American News as an advertising salesman. After covering northeastern South Dakota for 13 years, he retired from the road and sold appliances for Karls for 12 years and Lowes for 5 years.

Roger and his wife, Dorothy, have called Brookings home since 1986. They have 4 children, 5 granddaughters, and a great-grandson. Roger is a member of the American Legion, and they attend Holy Life Tabernacle in Brookings.

Roger Simmons

Funeral Assistant

Phone: (605) 692-6384

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1617 Orchard Drive Brookings SD 57006-0704

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Mitch Steinhoff

Mitch started in funeral service at the age of seventeen with Gramm Funeral Home of Ipswich, SD. He attended South Dakota State University for two years, studying pre-mortuary science. He then transferred to the University of Minnesota. Mitch graduated in December of 2008, with a Bachelor’s Degree; majoring in Mortuary Science. Mitch moved to Brookings to begin working with Eidsness Funeral Home following graduation. He became a partner in the firm in 2015. Mitch is licensed in South Dakota and Minnesota.

Mitch is married to Ashley Steinhoff. They have three daughters: Addison, Bailey, and Chloe. Mitch and Ashley are members of St. Thomas More Catholic Parish. He is also a member of the Brookings Lions Club, the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Brookings Rotary Club.

Mitch Steinhoff

Funeral Director, Manager, Employee Owner

Phone: (605) 692-6384

Fax: (605) 692-1933

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PO Box 704 Brookings SD 57006-0704
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