Obituary Listings

Sep 10, 2024

Reid Nolte, a lifelong farmer and a true "animal whisperer," passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on November 24, 1950 to Carl and Minnie (Marks) Nolte, Reid grew up near Wecota, South Dakota, where he learned the values of hard work, community, and family while tending to the land and raising...

Sep 8, 2024

Anthony James Stavick, son of Marilyn Stavick Linneman and Lloyd Stavick, passed away at the age of 62 after a lengthy battle with cancer on September 8th, 2024 at Mount Sinai West Hospital in Manhattan, New York. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at American Lutheran Church in Castlewood, SD.

Aug 27, 2024

Click here to view the livestream for Lloyd Sikkink Jr.'s Funeral Service

Lloyd Sikkink Jr., 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his residence in Castlewood, SD. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Hamlin Reformed Church in rural Castlewood, SD. Visitation will be held the night...

Aug 18, 2024

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Steven Lee Saathoff, 64, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Estelline Community Church...

Aug 15, 2024

James Allen Janssen, 67, of Castlewood, SD passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Funeral Services have been set for 10:30am Monday, August 19, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church, Castlewood, SD.  Visitation will be from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Geise Funeral Chapel in Castlewood, SD.

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Aug 10, 2024

Carol A. Niemann, 81, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown, SD. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Geise Funeral Chapel in Castlewood, SD. A Visitation will be held the night prior from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, August...

Aug 5, 2024

Jason James Eckert, 39, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Watertown, SD.  Services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church in Estelline, SD. Visitation will be held the night prior from 5-7pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Willabords...

Jun 14, 2024

Sharon Rae Reed, 84, of Artesian, South Dakota, passed away on June 14, 2024, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, South Dakota, with her husband and loved ones by her side. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Preston Christian Church near Bruce, South Dakota. A visitation will be...

Jun 2, 2024

Kathleen was born in Brookings, SD to Frank & Delores Weinrich. She attended a one room country school until 6th grade when she transferred to Estelline Public Schools. She graduated from Estelline High School in 1966.

She obtained a degree in Library Science from Wayne State University in Nebraska and continued a Masters degree from St. Katherine's...

May 26, 2024

Doris Jean (Hoff) Simon was born August 19, 1940, in Madison, SD. She was the daughter of Dorothy Ola (Thompson) Hoff and Lloyd Raymond Hoff. She grew up in Orland, SD, attended Orland Consolidated School, and graduated in 1958.

After graduating from High School, Doris worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as a Telephone Operator in Madison,...

May 12, 2024

Click here to view the livestream for Cecil's Funeral Service through First Presbyterian Church's Youtube.

Cecil R. Wiarda, 102, of Castlewood, SD, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 17, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Castlewood, SD. Visitation...

May 2, 2024

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Earl Colberg, 92, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Lake Norden Avantara in Lake Norden, SD. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, SD. Visitation will be held the day prior from 2:00...

Apr 29, 2024

Ann F. Homola, 84, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Avera DeSmet Memorial Hospital in DeSmet, SD. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Lake Norden, SD. Visitation will be held prior from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, May 4, 2024,...

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

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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

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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

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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...