Obituary Listings

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...

Jul 11, 2023

Henrietta (Hoogwerf) TeKrony, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2023. Henrietta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She valued faith, family, and friends more than material possessions.  Her faith influenced her decisions throughout her life.

Born October 19, 1927, in Volga, SD, Henrietta was the oldest...

Jul 3, 2023

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Mary, J. Yoder, 74, of Estelline, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at her home in Estelline. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, July 10, 2023, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Estelline. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm...

Jul 2, 2023

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Leland G. Olson, 82, of Arlington, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, July 17, 2023, at Evangelical Covenant Church in Lake Norden. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Jun 29, 2023

Jack Chester Sutton born January 4, 1949 to Helen and Chester Sutton in Aberdeen, died June 29, 2023 at Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Raised on the Sutton farm south of Morristown he attended country grade school and McIntosh High School where he met his future wife, Annetta Sanow. Married at Saint Bonaventure Church on June 1, 1968, the...

Jun 15, 2023

Shawn R. Zwack, 66, of Estelline, SD, passed away on June 15, 2023, at Avantara Care Center, Lake Norden, SD after more than a year-long battle with ALS. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline. In honor of Shawn's love of sports, please wear your favorite sports apparel...

Jun 8, 2023

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Lola A. Knuth, 93, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Rude's Funeral Home in Brookings, SD. A Visitation will be held...

May 18, 2023

Ethel Delores Koistinen 98 of Lake Norden, SD passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Estelline Care Center, Estelline, SD.  Services will be held at a later date.

Ethel (Hedblad) Koistinen was born April 7, 1925 to Olaf and Ella (Morgan) Hedblad in Baddock ND.

She was confirmed on October 10, 1943, at...

Apr 4, 2023

Wayne E. Foley, of Willow Lake, gained his victory holding his wife's hand on April 4, 2023 at the age of 60. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in rural Lake Norden. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Monday at the church. Geise Funeral...

Mar 31, 2023

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Renae L. Jager ,64, of Lake Norden, SD passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Norden, SD. A...

Mar 24, 2023

Roylynn L. Bruinsma, 81, of Castlewood, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Prairie Lakes Hospital under hospice care. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church in Castlewood. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 28, at First Presbyterian Church in Castlewood from 5pm - 7pm. Geise Funeral Chapel is assisting the...

Mar 15, 2023

Click here to view the livestream of Jerry Blackketter's Funeral Service

Jerry James Blackketter, (65) went home with his Savior March 15, 2023, after a brief illness, in Lakewood, Colorado.  Funeral Services will be 2:00pm Friday, March 24, 2023 at Geise Funeral Home, Estelline, SD.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Friday, March 24,...

Feb 26, 2023

Edward "Ed" Aderhold, 65, of Castlewood, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home under hospice care surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, March 4, 2023, at American Lutheran Church in Castlewood. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at the church. Geise Funeral Chapel is assisting the...