Obituary Listings

Apr 26, 2024

Click here to view the livestream of Allen Johnson's Celebration of Life.

Allen Clair Johnson, 89, of Sioux Falls, SD was welcomed to his heavenly home on Friday, April 26th, 2024 with his family by his side.

Al was born April 5, 1935 in Badger, SD to Alfred and Marie "Toots" Johnson, the second of...

Mar 24, 2024

Click here to view the livestream of Jackie's Mass Of Christian Burial Service.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Florence Ward passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 95, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center.  She was born on 4/10/1928 to Joseph and Bessie Braun.  She attended school in DeSmet, SD where she graduated from high...

Mar 20, 2024

Douglas E. Wulf (Doug) died peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet, South Dakota at the age of 90.

Doug was born on June 28, 1933, in Aurora, SD sixth of the seven children of Burton and Lois Washburn Wulf. He is survived by two siblings, Jean Gries of Brookings,...

Mar 16, 2024

Click here to view the livestream of Marian's Funeral Service.

Marian L. Borstad, 96, passed away at United Living Community, where she has resided the last 10 years, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Grace Free Lutheran Church in Bruce, SD. Visitation will be...

Mar 15, 2024

A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 pm at Hillcrest Cemetery on April 3, 2024, in Estelline, SD.

Carl Fredrick Runge 82, of Vermillion, SD passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at Sanford Care in Vermillion, SD.

Mar 2, 2024

Click here to view the livestream of Chris' Funeral Service.

Christine Ann Watt, 55, of Estelline, SD, passed away on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, at home with her children by her side after a brave and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Trinity...

Feb 13, 2024

Click here to view the livestream of James Andrews' Memorial Service.

James Andrews, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Lake Norden Avantara surrounded by his family. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Lake Preston Lutheran Church in Lake Preston, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior from...

Feb 9, 2024

Click here to view the livestream of Anitra's Funeral Service.

Anitra M. Holter, 80, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, SD. Visitation will be held the...

Dec 26, 2023

James Eugene Johnson, 80, of Hayti, SD passed away on December 26, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at the Geise Funeral Chapel in Lake Norden, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Geise Funeral Chapel in Lake Norden.

James...

Dec 25, 2023

Carl James (Jimmy) Davis,83, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home residence with his wife by his side. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Lake Norden, SD. Visitation will be held the night prior from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on  Friday,...

Nov 4, 2023

Please click here to view the livestream of Darlene Trenary's Funeral Service.

Darlene Faye Trenary, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend of so many, passed away on November 4, 2023 at the age of 76. She was born on August 16th, 1947 in Frost MN to Clarence and Bernice Espeland as the third of their five children....

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Ann Norman, 93, passed away on October 3, 2023 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center in Estelline, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Estelline, SD. A Visitation will be held the night prior from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm...

Oct 3, 2023

Richard William Payant of Castlewood, South Dakota, and Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on October 3, 2023, in Lincoln at the age of 84.  Prior to moving to Castlewood and Lincoln in 2019, Richard lived for over 35 years in the Tampa Bay Area in Florida and was previously a resident of Omaha, Nebraska.

Richard was born in...

Sep 15, 2023

Keith E. Tarrell, 86, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center in Estelline, SD. Keith's Celebration of Life will be held at the Estelline Legion Building on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 PM. There will be a Private Family Burial Service.

Keith Eugene Tarrell was born July 13, 1937,...

Aug 23, 2023

Please click here to view the livestream of Jeffrey Watt's Funeral Service.

Jeffrey Angus Watt, 61, of Estelline, SD, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, SD....

Jul 30, 2023

Audrey Gavin Wiedrick, passed away peacefully July 30, 2023, in San Jose, CA under the care of Care Must Hospice. Visitation will be held on August 11, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm at Geise Funeral Home, Estelline, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10:30 am at the United Church of Christ In Estelline....

Jul 22, 2023

Click here to go to the First Presbyterian Church Facebook page where Mary Little's Funeral Service will be livestreamed.

Mary Lucinda (Pankey) Little was born December 6th, 1929 in the family home on Elkhead Creek on the Great Divide of northwest Colorado to Winfield Scott & Elba Pearl (Miller) Pankey. She was named after her two grandmothers,...

Jul 17, 2023

Helen C. Hoglund, 90, of Lake Norden, SD moved on to her heavenly home on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society Village in Sioux Falls, SD. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Lake Norden, SD. A Visitation will be held the night...

Jul 15, 2023

Sherry L. Buetow, 76, of Watertown, SD passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Watertown Prairie Lakes Hospital. A private family burial will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023.

Jul 15, 2023

Marlys Kveum, age 86, of Estelline, South Dakota, died on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center in Estelline. A family grave-side service and interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to the Estelline Nursing and Care Center.  Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with...