EDWARD JERDE

The memorial service for Edward “Ed” M. Jerde will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026 at First Lutheran Church in Britton. Pastor Jesse Carson will officiate the service. Inurnment will take place in the Britton Cemetery.

A full obituary will be in next week’s edition of the MC Journal.

Ed passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Marshall County Healthcare Center in Britton, at the age of 71.

Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Maggie Hensley – PO Box 287 – Britton, SD 57430.

A full obituary and online guestbook are available at www.olsonfuneralchapel.com

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