Local obituaries for Baltic, Colton, Dell Rapids, & Garretson, South Dakota.
Jeanette "Jean" Berge
Feb 8, 2026
Jeanette “Jean” Berge, age 96, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Baltic, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, surrounded by love and the memories of a life well lived. A time to greet the family will begin at 12:30 PM Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Halladay-Peterson Chapel at Dow Rummel in Sioux...
Anthony "Tony" Wigton
Feb 19, 2026
Anthony (Tony) Wigton, age 46, of Garretson, SD, passed away at the Palisade Healthcare Center in Garretson, SD on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Memorial service will take place at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, SD with Pastor Sue Hodne officiating. Burial will follow at the South Highland Cemetery, rural Sherman, SD.
Visitation will take...
Jeffrey "Unc" Gerard James
Feb 19, 2026
Jeffrey “Unc” James, age 69, of Renner, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. A Celebration of Life is being planned for March 21st at the Renner American Legion.
Full obituary is pending.
Mark Liester
Feb 7, 2026
Mark Liester, age 85, of Garretson, SD, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Touchmark Memory Care in Sioux Falls, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Thursday, February 12, 2026 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Garretson, SD with Fr. Kevin O’Dell celebrating. Burial will follow at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Garretson.
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Charles Dennis Schmidt
Feb 5, 2026
Charles Schmidt, age, 81, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Sioux Falls with Fr. Jerry Ranek celebrating. Burial will follow a time of lunch and fellowship, at Berg Cemetery near Renner, SD.
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Carlene Renae Thompson
Jan 31, 2026
Carlene Renae Thompson, age 84, of Lake Benton, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Pipestone. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, February 6, 2026, at Baltic Lutheran Church. Interment will be at the East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery, rural Baltic. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, at the Minnehaha Funeral...
Christopher "Chris" Alan Lesko
Jan 20, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Alan Lesko, of Garretson, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Chris was born on April 6, 1960, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest of two boys to Donna Galati and the late George Lesko. During his childhood, Chris spent time playing and watching baseball with his father—memories that remained special to him throughout his...
Robert Johnson
Jan 20, 2026
Robert “Bob” Wayne Johnson, age 82, of Crooks, passed away January 20, 2026 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. He was born August 29, 1943, in Sioux Falls, a son of the late Dennis and Marie Johnson.
Bob was baptized in West Nidaros Lutheran Church. He joined Renner Lutheran Church in 1945 and has been an active member since....
Howard Swier
Jan 15, 2026
Howard Dean Swier, age 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 15, 2026.
A time of visitation for Howard will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Colton, SD. Also at the Funeral Home will be a prayer service beginning at 2:30, followed by burial at St. Ansgar...
Donald Zweep
Jan 15, 2026
Donald W. Zweep, age 99, of Sioux Falls, formerly Garretson, passed away peacefully at his home at Legends on Lake Lorraine in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, January 23, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson. Interment will be in the Norway Lutheran Cemetery, rural Garretson. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, at the...
Roxann Janine Wold
Jan 12, 2026
Roxann Wold, age 70, of Chester, SD, passed away peacefully Monday, January 12, 2026 at her home in Chester, SD.
Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at The United Methodist Church in Chester, SD with Rev. Dr. Susan Jennys officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester.
Visitation will be Monday, January 26, 2026 from 5...
Mildred "Millie" Hotchkiss
Jan 9, 2026
Mildred “Millie” Marie Hotchkiss, age 94, of rural Humboldt, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Colton. Interment will be in the Colton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Friday, at the church.
Mildred, and her twin...
Kathleen Myre
Jan 8, 2026
Kathleen Myre, age 65, of Garretson, SD passed away peacefully at her home early Thursday morning, January 8, 2026 in Garretson.
Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, SD with Rev. Corey Scott officiating. Burial will follow at the Jasper City Cemetery in Jasper, MN.
Visitation with family present will be Tuesday,...
Zoey Marie Mendoza
Jan 7, 2026
Zoey Mendoza, age 13, went into the arms of Jesus on January 7, 2026, at her home in Baltic. A Celebration of Zoey’s Life will begin at 1:30 PM Friday, January 16, 2026, at Quarry Rock Church in Dell Rapids. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, at the church.
Zoey Marie Mendoza was born on November 4, 2012, in Sioux...
Karen Ann Vietor
Jan 3, 2026
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Karen Ann Vietor, age 84, of Dell Rapids, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Dells Area Health Center in Dell Rapids. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Reformed Church in Dell Rapids. Visitation will be from 4:30-7:00 PM Wednesday, at...
Dorothy Helen Rogness
Jan 3, 2026
Dorothy Helen Rogness, age 96, formerly of Renner, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Washington Crossing in Sioux Falls. Dorothy was born in Lyons, SD on June 14, 1929. While she was growing up, her parents instilled in her a deep faith and service to others. She graduated from Lyons High School and worked at Reetz Photography in...
Gregory Johnson
Dec 30, 2025
Gregory Johnson was born on August 25, 1957 to Norma and Eddie Johnson of Baltic, SD. From the time he was a youngster Greg went through the day with a smile on his face. He made friends easily and everywhere he went. All through his school years, his kindness touched many.
At Baltic High School Greg was active in debate, music,...
Barbara E. Larson
Dec 22, 2025
Barbara E. Larson, age 74, of Garretson, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Monday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. In...
Sharon Wold
Dec 19, 2025
Sharon L Wold, age 86 of Renner, SD, passed away peacefully at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD.
Funeral service will be 10:30 Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Renner Lutheran Church in Renner, SD with Pastor John Dalen officiating. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery, rural Baltic.
Visitation with family present will be Sunday, December 28th from...
Iver M. Oien
Dec 16, 2025
Iver M. Oien, age 87, of Baltic, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Baltic Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the funeral at the East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30-7:00 PM Monday, at the...
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