Obituary Listings

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,...

Michael J. Simon

Michael J. Simon

Dec 11, 2021

Michael Joseph Simon, 86, died December 11, 2021 at Brookings Hospital in Brookings, South Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Estelline. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service, at the church starting at 12:00 pm. Geise Funeral Home is...

Barry Lee Lemme

Barry Lee Lemme

Dec 3, 2021

Barry Lee Lemme, 73, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Clear Lake, SD. His final weeks were spent sharing stories with family and with no surprise, was still trying to put a smile on everyone's face despite any pain he was experiencing.  Barry's life may have been cut short but he truly touched...

Marian I. Sween

Marian I. Sween

Nov 22, 2021

Marian I. Sween, 92, of Estelline, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 1:00 pm. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the...

Robert N. Boadwine

Robert N. Boadwine

Nov 4, 2021

Robert Nelson Boadwine 92, of Brookings, SD formerly of Hayti and Lake Norden SD, died on Thursday November 4 th , 2021 at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am at the Hayti Lutheran Church in Hayti, SD on Wednesday November 10 th , 2021. Burial will be in...

Leroy Bleeker

Leroy Bleeker

Oct 15, 2021

Leroy Bleeker, 77, of Estelline, passed away on October 14th.

Leroy was born on May 25 th , 1944 to Eldon and Agnes in Castlewood, SD. At the age of 13, his parents moved the family to Southern California. He spent the next...

Darlene J. Pedersen

Darlene J. Pedersen

Oct 11, 2021

Darlene J. Pedersen, 79, of Estelline passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, October 15, 2021, at the United Church of Christ in Estelline. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline.

Darlene Joanne...

Roger J. Anderson

Roger J. Anderson

Oct 8, 2021

To view the service for Roger Anderson at 10:00 am please click here: https://m.facebook.com/geisefuneralhome

Roger J. Anderson, 86, of Lake Norden, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Avantara-Lake Norden. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Norden. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm...

Butch Salmonson

Butch Salmonson

Oct 5, 2021

Butch Salmonson, 74, of Estelline, SD, passed away on October 6, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday October 11, 2021 at the Estelline Legion Hall. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm. Geise Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Rene Salonen

Rene Salonen

Oct 5, 2021

Rene Salonen, 75, entered his final journey and is now at peace. He pursued life's greatest adventures with his loving wife Susan of 52 years. Together they raised two children, Stephanie and Scott. He was a proud grandpa to three granddaughters and three great grandchildren. Rene and his wife, successfully owned and operated their own business for many years...

Jerome N. Ries

Jerome N. Ries

Sep 25, 2021

Jerome N. Ries, 73, of Sioux Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at St. John's Catholic Church in Castlewood. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 28 at the Church with a Rosary prayed...

Ileta 'Dolly' V. Gasner

Ileta 'Dolly' V. Gasner

Aug 9, 2021

Ileta V. 'Dolly' Gasner, 87, of Castlewood, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at American Lutheran Church in Castlewood. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday at Geise Funeral Chapel in Castlewood.

A complete live...

Evelyn C. Whittemore

Evelyn C. Whittemore

Jul 20, 2021

Evelyn Carol Whittemore, 78, of Estelline, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society-Deuel County, in Clear Lake. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, July 26, 2021 at Geise Funeral Home, in Estelline.

Evelyn C. Lesmeister was born on December 17, 1942, the daughter of Les and Gertrude (Mitchell) Lesmeister. Evelyn...

Lex L. Wilen

Lex L. Wilen

Jul 14, 2021

Lex L. Wilen, 61, of Erwin, SD, passed way Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, near Lake Norden. Visitaiton will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday at the church. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....

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