Obituary Listings

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...

Jun 8, 2020

Jida Bleeker, 90, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Castlewood, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Primrose Retirement Community of Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 12, 2020, at American Lutheran Church in Castlewood. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jida took pride in every hat she wore....

May 13, 2020

Dale's Funeral will be Live streamed at 1:00 pm today, Tuesday, May 19, on the Geise Funeral Home Facebook page. To find our page, please click here: https://www.facebook.com/geisefuneralhome/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARB0xbhknC0xfpD3LRtGibdxKo5JGabRrKUWr_Zc_sw87byjkikhKykaenSBRydEP2Ylm2ZtzWfdhwON

Dale J. Linneman, 65, of Estelline, SD, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home in Estelline. Due to health concerns, a private family Mass of Christian Burial...

May 3, 2020

Donna Jean Schwartz, 88, of Estelline, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center.  Due to current health concerns, private family services will be held. A public viewing without family present will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline.

Donna Jean...

Apr 24, 2020

Arlene Verhoek, 93, of Estelline, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Due to current health concerns, private family services will be held. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Arlene Boender was born on September 14, 1926, in Hospers, IA, the daughter of Johannas and Rena (DeBoer) Boender....

Apr 14, 2020

Kathryn E. Torgersen, 98, of Estelline, SD passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center, Estelline, SD.  Immediate Private family services will be held.  Geise Funeral Chapel, Estelline, SD is assisting the family with the services.

Kathryn E. Jonker was born on September 13, 1921, in Deuel County, SD the daughter of...

Apr 12, 2020

Judy F. VanDykhorst, 75, of Estelline, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her home under hospice care, surrounded by her loving family. Due to health concerns, private family services will be held. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Judy F. VanDykhorst was born on July 31, 1944, in Estelline, SD, the daughter of...

Mar 30, 2020

Scott A. Johnson, 51, of Hayti, SD, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home. Due to health concerns, private family Services will be held. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

CORRECTION- The previously scheduled visitation has been canceled.

A Complete obituary will be forthcoming

Mar 19, 2020

Ruth S. Koistinen, 85, of Lake Norden, SD, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the nursing home in Clear Lake, SD, at the age of 85. Due to health precautions, private family Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, March 23, 2020, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, in rural Lake Norden. A public viewing,...

Mar 12, 2020

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Mar 12, 2020

Delbert Edward Riter, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Delbert was born January 21, 1930, in Clark County, SD, the fifth of seven children born to Henry and Margaret (Wegner) Riter. He attended school in Thorp and graduated from Bradley High School in 1948.  After graduation, Delbert served in the...

Mar 11, 2020

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Wilbur Koistinen, 95, of Hayti, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown.

In consideration of public health concerns, there has been a change in visitation and funeral arrangements. There will be a private family visitation Monday from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Public viewing, with no services,...