Where Faith, Care, and Quality of LifeCome Together
Tieszen Memorial Home, Inc. was established in 1945 as a non-profit organization to meet the needs of the elderly and others that may be in need of care in a Christian environment.
Over the years the healthcare needs of the community and the surrounding area have changed. Tieszen continues to grow to meet those changing needs. Today we are able to offer a full range of services to meet the healthcare demands of the community.
TMH Values:
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We focus on the needs of our residents, respecting their dignity and individuality.
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We involve our residents and their families in all aspects of their care planning.
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We promote a personalized interdisciplinary approach addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual, needs of our residents.
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We ensure that our residents, their families, friends, and our staff are always secure from harm or danger.
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We are open, honest, and ethical at all times. We are accountable to our communities.



Our Team
Our dedicated staff and board members work together to provide compassionate care and guidance, ensuring residents feel supported, valued, and at home.

Laura Wilson
Tieszen Home Administrator
lwilson@tieszenhome.com
Graduation from Marion High school in 1981. Graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1985 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration. Began working at Tieszen Memorial Home in 1978 when she was 15 years old. She is married to Jim Wilson, who is the Ag Education Teacher in Lennox, SD. They have two children, Erin and Alex. Live on an acreage that they built just north of Marion where they raise sheep. She keeps herself busy with the state nursing home association, South Dakota Healthcare Association, being a member of the Marion Business and Professional Association and Parker Chamber of Commerce. She also is a volunteer for the Turner County 4-H program. In the past she was a member of the Turner County 4-H Leaders Association, Turner County Extension Board, Marion Ambulance Service and Marion Economic Development Corporation. She is member of the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and cruising to warm destinations, high school basketball games and college football games.
Board Members

Ravila Berens
President
Grew up in the Monroe/Marion area and Graduated from Marion High School. Worked in financial institution since High School. Employed since 1987 at Farmers State Bank in Marion, with a current position of real estate loan officer. Member of the Calvary Reformed Church in Monroe. Family - husband Randy, Children - Riston Berens and his wife Tami and granddaughter Braelyn' Rachel Berens. Hobbies include reading and spending time with family.

Paul Johnson
Vice President
Grew up on the farm near Hurley and is currently farming west of Hurley. Graduated from Hurley High School. Graduated from SDSU in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Married, wife Lisa with three children. Paul serves on the Grace Lutheran Church Board in Hurley. He also serves on the cemetery board and the Norway Township board. Paul enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching all types of sports.

Richard Luke
Secretary
I have been a resident of the Marion area all my life. I am single, & grew up on a farm near Marion & moved into town in 1969. I graduated from Marion High School, & have working at Southeastern Electric coop. for 36 years, currently the Accounting Manager for the coop. I have been a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church & have served on the parish council for the past 20 years. I was a charter member of the Marion Area Jaycees, & have held most all of the local offices, as well as State District Director, Regional Director & State Vice President for the South Dakota Jaycees. I am also a member of the SD JCI Senate, & served as the SD State JCI Senate President. I served on the Marion Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years. I have served on the Tieszen Memorial Home board for several years. I am currently on the city council. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, hunting & bowling.

James A. Jones
I grew up in Parker and graduated from Parker High School in 1979. After graduating from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD Jim received his degree in Mortuary Science from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He received his some of his training in Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings. James and Lori Jones purchased the funeral home in 1998 and opened the funeral chapel in Marion in 2001. Lori is a registered nurse. They have two daughters, Lindsey and Lauren. He also works at the Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls when needed. Jim is a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Rosehill Cemetery Board, Parker Housing and Redevelopment Board and the Tieszen Memorial Home Board. He also serves as the Turner County Coroner and is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner.

Deanna Gall

Eric Tieszen




