Steven D. Goodfellow's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota
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Steven D. Goodfellow

July 9, 1930 - December 18, 2025 (95 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Steven D. Goodfellow's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota
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Steven D. Goodfellow

July 9, 1930 - December 18, 2025 (95 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

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Steven D. Goodfellow Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 18, 2025, at the age of 95, Steven D. Goodfellow (Brookings, South Dakota) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dean Goodfellow and Hortense Goodfellow (Shaffer); his wife Arloine Bergheim; and his siblings, Vance, Marc, Joyce Jones and Harriet Landon.

He is survived by: his children, Becky, Roxy Janke (Cliff) of Maple Grove, MN, Lonnie Goodfellow of Brookings, SD and Rebecca Guetter (Stephen) of Fairmont, MN; his grandchildren, Kate Kallevig (Tim), Nathan Janke (Ava McFarland) and Conner (Abby); his great grandchildren, Evan, Elin and Dean; his grandchild Benson; and his sister-in-law Deanna Bergheim.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Grace Free Lutheran Church in Bruce, South Dakota, or to the donor's choice.

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Darlene Nelson wrote a sympathy message

“Steve & Arloine lived just 2 miles west of me. I missed them when their health issues forced them to move to Brookings. He was well known throughout the area due to his involvement in raising cattle. Darlene Nelson (93 years old).”

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105 W 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

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Grace Free Lutheran Church
800 2nd St, Bruce, SD 57220

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