Obituary Listings
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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