Obituary Listings

Kathryn E. Torgersen

Kathryn E. Torgersen

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...

Judy F. Vandykhorst

Judy F. Vandykhorst

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...

Scott Alan Johnson

Scott Alan Johnson

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

Ruth S. Koistinen

Ruth S. Koistinen

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,...

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Suicide Grief Support Group

Mar 12, 2020

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Ascension Lutheran Church

Pastor Stephen L. Palo

"Someone is Missing…"

"Every day since I lost my little girl Kimberly

I wake up...

Delbert Edward Riter

Delbert Edward Riter

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...

Wilbur A. Koistinen

Wilbur A. Koistinen

Mar 11, 2020

******************CHANGE IN SERVICES**********

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,...

Laurence D. Norman

Laurence D. Norman

Mar 1, 2020

Laurence D. Norman, 96, of Estelline, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Friday, March 6, 2020, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, in Estelline. Memorial visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline....

Henry Tekrony

Henry Tekrony

Feb 27, 2020

Henry TeKrony, 96, of Estelline, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, March 2, 2020, at Volga Christian Reformed Church, in Volga. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline.

Henry TeKrony was born...

Agnes Bleeker

Agnes Bleeker

Feb 25, 2020

Agnes Bleeker, 99, of Estelline, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, June 21, 2021, at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline.

Agnes Van Bemmel was born on May 2, 1920, the daughter of Fred and Wilhelmina (Augustinus) Van Bemmel, in Brookings County,...

Michael Scott Bortnem

Michael Scott Bortnem

Feb 22, 2020

Michael Scott Bortnem age 38 passed away Saturday Feb 22, 2020.  Memorial services will be held Friday, February 28 at 3:30 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, followed by a celebration of life at Dakota Ringneck Lodge, Lake Poinsett until 9:00 pm. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family...

Dorothy Lorraine Blum

Dorothy Lorraine Blum

Feb 13, 2020

Dorothy Lorraine (Faehn) Blum, 76, passed away Thursday, February 13 th , 2020 at Ava's House, Sioux Falls, SD.  Visitation will be held on from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, February 16 th , 2020, at Geise Funeral Home, Estelline, SD. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, February 17 th , 2020 at Our Savior's Evangelical...

Shirley A. Stroschein

Shirley A. Stroschein

Feb 6, 2020

Shirley A. Stroschein, formerly of Estelline, SD passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the age of 84 years and 27 days, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview, Brookings, SD. Funeral Services have been set for 2:00pm Monday, February 10, 2020 at the United Church of Christ, Estelline, SD.  Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday, February 9, 2020...

Raymond L. Buschenfeld

Raymond L. Buschenfeld

Feb 1, 2020

Raymond L. Buschenfeld, 79, of Toronto, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society in Clear Lake, SD. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Geise Funeral Home, in Estelline. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home in Estelline.

Raymond LeRoy Buschenfeld...

Ellen E. Kangas

Ellen E. Kangas

Jan 30, 2020

Ellen E. Kangas, 102, of Lake Norden, SD, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Avantara care center, in Lake Norden. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the Old Apostolic Church in rural Lake Norden. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday at the church. Geise Funeral Home is...

Margaret Ann Borstad

Margaret Ann Borstad

Dec 30, 2019

Margaret A. Borstad, 89, of Estelline passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Estelline. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Friday at Geise Funeral Home, in Estelline.

Margaret Ann Lilja was...

Bernard Leroy Niemann

Bernard Leroy Niemann

Dec 18, 2019

Bernard LeRoy Niemann, age 87, of Goodwin, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Hamlin Reformed Church on Sunday, December 22, from 4 pm to 6 pm. The funeral, with military honors, will also be held at Hamlin Reformed...

Marilyn Helen Tormanen

Marilyn Helen Tormanen

Dec 17, 2019

Marilyn H. Tormanen, 86, of Lake Norden, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, December 23, 2019 at Evangelical Covenant Church, in Lake Norden. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday at Evangelical Covenant Church. Geise Funeral Home is assisting the family...

Ross W. Gerhold

Ross W. Gerhold

Nov 19, 2019

Ross W Gerhold, 83, of Watertown, SD, died Nov 19, 2019, while being served lovingly by the staff of Prairie Lakes Hospice. The family will host a visitation from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm Friday at Geise Funeral Chapel in Castlewood, SD. A funeral service and reception will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Presbyterian...

Catherine 'Cathy' Amber Harrenga

Catherine 'Cathy' Amber Harrenga

Oct 31, 2019

Catherine Amber 'Cathy' Harrenga, 55, of Estelline, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, November 4, 2019, at the United Church of Christ, in Estelline. A prayer service will take place at 3:00 pm Sunday at the church with visitation to follow until 5:00...

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