OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Baltic, Colton, Dell Rapids, & Garretson, South Dakota.

Roxann Janine Wold

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...

Robert Johnson

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....

Christopher "Chris" Alan Lesko

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...

Howard Swier

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

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...

Mildred "Millie" Hotchkiss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Carrie C. Flaskey

Carrie C. Flaskey

Dec 13, 2025

Carrie Flaskey (Oien), age 53, of rural Trent, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, December 19, 2025, at Baltic Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the funeral at the Trent Cemetery with a celebration of life reception afterwards at the Trent Baptist Church. Visitation will...

Dean Edward Sorum

Dean Edward Sorum

Dec 2, 2025

Dean Edward Sorum, age 80, of Renner, passed away on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 A.M on Monday, December 8th, 2025 at Renner Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 3-5:30 PM, Sunday, December 7th at the church. In lieu of flowers, please direct...

Lynn Aspaas

Lynn Aspaas

Nov 28, 2025

Lynn Aspaas, age 84, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls with Rev. Tim Selbo officiating.

A visitation with family present will take place from 10:00 AM until the time of service...

Marlys E. Aartun

Marlys E. Aartun

Nov 20, 2025

Marlys E. Aartun, age 80, of Colton, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Dells Nursing and Rehab in Dell Rapids. Private funeral service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Minnehaha Funeral Chapel in Colton. Interment will follow in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Colton. Public visitation will be from 4-6:00 PM Sunday, at the Minnehaha...

Richard William Johnson

Richard William Johnson

Nov 18, 2025

Richard Johnson, age 80, of Garretson, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, November 21, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. In lieu of flowers,...

Barbara Adams

Barbara Adams

Nov 17, 2025

Barbara Floriene Adams, age 83, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society in Sioux Falls.

Per her wishes, there will be no services.

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