Obituary Listings

Dec 8, 2020

Evelyn Bass, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center.  Private family funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19 at 2:30.

Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Evelyn Rose (Bremer) Bass was born on July 25, 1932 in Fulda, Minnesota, the daughter of Fred and...

Dec 4, 2020

Joseph Kones, 88, of Watertown, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at his home in Watertown. Private family services will be held at a later date at the Castlewood Cemetery. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joseph "Joe" Kones was born August 12, 1932 to Nicholas & Emily "Rose" (Huss) Kones in Castlewood, SD. ...

Dec 2, 2020

Margaret Jean Dickerson was born November 13, 1938 in Jasper, Minnesota to Alma and Walter Niemann. Margaret, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center in Estelline, South Dakota.

Margaret bartended for many years where she met many friends. She loved playing darts, bowling, and getting coffee with her friends. Margaret...

Dec 2, 2020

Ralph Schwartz, 91, of Estelline, passed away December 2, 2020 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center.  Private family funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, December 7, 2020 and will be livestreamed through the Geise Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday at the Estelline Arena. Geise Funeral Home...

Dec 2, 2020

Hope D. Clark, 79, of Lake Norden passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Avantara, in Lake Norden. Private family funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 8, 2020 and will be live-streamed through the Geise Funeral Home Facebook page. Geise Funeral Hoem is assisting the family with arrangements.

Hope Diann Andrews was born...

Dec 1, 2020

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Mary Ann Lane, age 94, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on December 1, 2020. Private family services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 5, 2020, and will be livestreamed through the Geise Funeral Home Facebook page. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the...

Nov 22, 2020

Yoko Tsukamoto (1935-2020) Yoko was born in 1935 to Japanese immigrants living in São Paulo, Brazil. She had five siblings, all brothers. Although she loved studying and learning, the lack of family resources meant that she had to work at her father's bakery rather than continue studying past elementary school. In her early twenties, she heard the life-changing message...

Nov 21, 2020

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Ronald 'Gene' Kaiser, 74, of Lake Norden, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Preston Christian Church in rural Bruce, SD, and will be livestreamed on the...

Nov 20, 2020

Donna L. Anderson, 84, of Lake Norden, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at Avantara-Lake Norden. A private family funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, November 27, 2020 and will be livestreamed from the Geise Funeral Home Facebook page. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Donna L. Anderson was born on...

Nov 20, 2020

Kendell Kent Riter, 61, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at the Avantara/Lake Norden Care Center, Lake Norden, SD.

Kendell was born February 28, 1957, in Watertown, SD, the second child of Delbert and Sylvia (Stahl) Riter.  He attended Lake Norden (Hamlin) School and completed his education in 1980. After school, Kendell worked at Riter's Grocery, pricing...

Nov 19, 2020

SueAnn F. Gorder, 85, of Estelline, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at her home in Estelline. Private family services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, November 24, 2020 and will be livestreamed on the Geise Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday at the Estelline Arena. Masks are required to...

Nov 17, 2020

Sheldon E. Koisti, 75, of Lake Norden, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. No services are planned at this time. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sheldon E. Koisti was born on November 27, 1944, in Brookings, SD, the son of Earl and Sally (Kemp) Koisti. He...

Nov 17, 2020

Robert (Bob) Geranen, 78, Lake Norden, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Evangelical Covenant Church, in Lake Norden. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Bob was born March 21, 1942, to Ernest and Annie Geranen, the oldest of 13...

Nov 5, 2020

Leonard Roy Ludwig, 73, of Estelline, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at First Reformed Church in Volga. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday at the Estelline Arena. Masks are encouraged to be worn when attending...

Oct 26, 2020

Charles Gary Thompson was born on September 14, 1941, in Little Rock, AR, the son of Wesley and Wayva (Baustian) Thompson. He spent his early years in Arkansas before the family spent some time in Minnesota before moving to California. Charles graduated from Los Altos High School and furthered his education at University of Redlands, obtaining his Bachelor's Degree....

Oct 18, 2020

Charles A. Anderson, 71, of Lake Norden, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Avantara nursing home in Lake Norden. Due to Covid-19 concerns, private family services will be held. Graveside services will be held at Danish Lutheran Cemetery. Geise Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Charles Amel Anderson was born on October 26, 1948,...

Oct 8, 2020

Wilbert (Bud) DeBoer, 93, of Brookings, SD, passed away on October, 8, 2020, at the United Living Community, in Brookings. Geise Funeral Chapel, Estelline is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Due to Covid-19 and out of respect for all, there will be a small private service. Cards and condolences can be sent to Geise Funeral Chapel,...

Aug 20, 2020

Letha Kinney, 101, of Huron, formally of Bruce, SD, passed away August 20, 2020, at Avantara Nursing Home. Family graveside services will be 1:30 pm Saturday, August 29 th , 2020 at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Estelline, South Dakota. Geise Funeral  Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...

Aug 12, 2020

Merlaine Eisnach, 88, died August 12, 2020, at her home in Estelline.  At her request, there will be no visitation or funeral.

Merlaine Beekman was born in her farm home in Deuel County October 14, 1931.  She was the only child of Jake and Anna Beekman.  She grew up on the farm and attended Hidewood School District...

Jul 16, 2020

Scott A. Thompson, 52, of Estelline, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. A Celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Estelline School Gymnasium. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday at the school. Geise Funeral Home is assisting...