Obituary Listings

David G. Johnson

David G. Johnson

Sep 4, 2022

David G. Johnson, 71, of Watertown, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Estelline Nursing and Care Center.

On Saturday, December 16, 1950, at 8:25 in the morning in Watertown, SD, a 9 lb. 3 oz baby boy was born to Glenn and Mary (Kruthoff) Johnson. He later said they knew he would be beloved, so they...

Brodie D. Pekkala

Brodie D. Pekkala

Sep 3, 2022

Brodie D. Pekkala, 18, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church near Lake Norden. Visitation will be from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Monday at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Brodie...

Jenna Kay Lundquist

Jenna Kay Lundquist

Sep 2, 2022

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Jenna Kay Lundquist, 51, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at home with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arlington, SD. Visitation will be held the night prior from...

Sharon L. Quiram

Sharon L. Quiram

Aug 27, 2022

Sharon L. Quiram, 79, of Lake Norden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Avantara- Milbank. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Geise Funeral Chapel in Lake Norden, with graveside services to follow.

Sharon L. Whites was born on December 21, 1942, in Huron, SD,...

June Deering Carlson

June Deering Carlson

Aug 13, 2022

June Deering Carlson, 81, of Brookings, formerly of Estelline, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview. June's wishes were to donate her body to science, and memorial services will be held at a later date.

June Deering Odle was born on January 20, 1941, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Allen and Grace...

Ella R Koistinen

Ella R Koistinen

Jun 20, 2022

Ella Rose Koistinen, 17, of Lake Norden, South Dakota passed away June 20 th , 2022, Surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church 44768 SD Hwy 28, Lake Norden, on Saturday June 25 th ,2022 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held Friday June 24 th ,2022 from 6:30 pm to...

Lillian R. Koistinen

Lillian R. Koistinen

Jun 8, 2022

Lillian Ruth Koistinen, 93, of Hayti, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her home under hospice care, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, June 13, 2022, at The Old Apostolic Lutheran Church near Lake Norden. Visitation will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday at the church. Geise Funeral...

Roselyn Elsie Sjolie

Roselyn Elsie Sjolie

Jun 7, 2022

Roselyn Elsie Sjolie, 89, of Lake Preston, SD, passed away Tuesday, June 7th at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.   A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 11 th at 2:00pm at the Lake Preston Lutheran Church in Lake Preston, SD. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm prior to the service.  The service will...

Sharon M. Berg

Sharon M. Berg

May 18, 2022

Sharon M. Steffensen Berg, 74, of Lake Norden, passed away on May 18, 2022 at Edgewood Memory Care in Watertown following a short illness. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Geise Funeral Chapel in Lake Norden, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 pm.

Sharon Marie (Anderson) Steffensen Berg...

Cole Andrew Falconer

Cole Andrew Falconer

May 9, 2022

Cole Andrew Falconer, 22, of Halstad, MN, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, due to injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Estelline American Legion Hall, in Estelline. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday at the Estelline American Legion. Geise...

Melissa Christensen

Melissa Christensen

Apr 28, 2022

Melissa Ann Christensen, 72, of Bryant, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Scandinavian Cemetery near Bryant, with Rev. Randy Eisenbiesz officiating. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mellisa Ann Christensen was born on July 6, 1949, in Estelline, SD, the daughter...

Leroy E Shearer

Leroy E Shearer

Mar 20, 2022

LeRoy E. Shearer, 84, of Tuttle OK, formerly of Goodwin, SD, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, under hospice care with his family by his side. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, April 1, 2022, at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline.

LeRoy Eldon Shearer was born on September 1937, in Sioux Falls, SD, the...

Judy Tirrel

Judy Tirrel

Mar 9, 2022

Judy Tirrel, 77, of Lake Norden, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Avantara- Lake Norden. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, March 14, 2022, at Preston Christian Church in rural Bruce. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 am. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Faye D. Kones

Faye D. Kones

Mar 5, 2022

Faye D. Kones, 86, of Watertown, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN. Private family services will be held at a later date. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Faye DeEtte Uckert was born on June 9, 1935, in Watertown, SD, the daughter of Fred and...

Leo J. Olson

Leo J. Olson

Feb 26, 2022

Leo James Olson was born in Chamberlin, SD to Leo Edward Olson and Sandra Juanita (Nylund) Olson on January 27, 1969. He passed away on February 26, 2022. He was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church.

Leo lived most of his life in Vancouver, WA where his family moved to after his father's early death...

Delores E. Buschenfeld

Delores E. Buschenfeld

Feb 17, 2022

Delores Buschenfeld, 86, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview, in Brookings. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Clear Lake, with Pastor Michael Enderle officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at Geise Funeral Home...

Gerald A. Koisti

Gerald A. Koisti

Feb 15, 2022

Gerald Koisti, 86, of Lake Norden, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown. Funeral services will be at 2:30 pm Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Lake Norden. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Trenton Monty Smith

Trenton Monty Smith

Feb 8, 2022

Trenton Monty Smith was born on October 1, 2020, in Watertown, SD, the son of Myles and Amber Smith. He went to be with Jesus on February 8, 2022 at the age of 16 months after a brief battle with cancer.

Trenton was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church and brought joy to many hearts....

Vernon H. Stroschein

Vernon H. Stroschein

Feb 2, 2022

To view the livestream of the Vernon's service at 1:30 pm, Monday, February 7, please click here: https://www.facebook.com/geisefuneralhome/

Vernon H. Stroschein, 96, of Estelline, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the United Living Community in Brookings. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Monday, February 7, 2022, at United Church of Christ, in Estelline. Visitation...

Richard G. Wenzlick

Richard G. Wenzlick

Jan 21, 2022

Richard George 'Dick' Wenzlick, 88, of Castlewood, passed away at his home on Friday, January 21, 2022. Dick was a valued friend in the Castlewood Community. Visitation for friends and family with will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, January 28, 2022, at Geise Funeral Chapel in Castlewood. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday,...

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