Local obituaries for Baltic, Colton, Dell Rapids, & Garretson, South Dakota.
DeVona Fae Engebretson
Apr 25, 2026
DeVona Fae Engebretson passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Good Samaritan Luther Manor in Sioux Falls. She was born on May 11, 1933 in Sherman, South Dakota, to Oscar and Lucile (Hollister) Nesheim. When she was a young child, the family lost their small trucking business in Sherman to fire and moved to the Hollister farm in Highland...
Luke LaFave
Apr 25, 2026
Luke David LaFave, age 8 weeks old, passed away in his parents’ arms on April 25th, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Memorial services will be held at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids in Dell Rapids, SD at 3:00 PM on May 9, 2026. A visitation with family present will be from 1:00 PM until...
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,...
Joan Mae Johnson
Feb 23, 2026
Joan Mae Johnson, born on April 12, 1934 in South Dakota, entered eternal rest on February 23, 2026, after a life well-lived and full of love and laughter. She was raised around the Colton, South Dakota area, where she learned the values of hard work and kindness that she carried throughout her days.
Joan dedicated numerous years to working at the...
Dena Marie Merry
Apr 18, 2026
Dena Merry, age 47, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Service dates are pending.
Dena was born on May 8, 1978, in West Covina, CA, to Roger and Shirley (Hagedorn) Richardson. Dena spent her childhood growing up in Elgin, IL; Big Stone City, SD; and Spring, TX. She graduated from...
Raymond Laverne Wold
Apr 17, 2026
Raymond Laverne Wold, age 86, of Renner, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Orchard Hills in Dell Rapids. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Renner Lutheran Church in Renner, SD. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery, rural Baltic. Visitation will be Sunday, April 26, from 2 – 4PM also at Renner Lutheran...
Karl Olav Gregg
Apr 13, 2026
Karl Olav Gregg, 47, of Colton, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home from a heart attack. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Baltic Lutheran Church in Baltic, South Dakota. Interment will follow at the Minnehaha Lutheran Cemetery, rural Colton. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday, at the Minnehaha Funeral...
Teri Lynn Jones
Apr 10, 2026
Teri Jones, age 56 of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away at her home in Sioux Falls on Friday, April 10, 2026.
A visitation with family present will be Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 5 - 7 pm at the Minnehaha Funeral Home of Garretson, SD.
Burial will take place at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD.
Teri Lynn Jones was...
Sharon Lynn Larson
Apr 7, 2026
Sharon Lynn Larson, of Crooks, SD, passed away peacefully and met her Creator on April 7th, 2026, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. True to who she was, Sharon faced her illness with strength and determination, fighting bravely until the very end.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Benton Lutheran Church,...
Thomas Sorum
Mar 31, 2026
Thomas Sorum, born November 23, 1946, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 31, 2026, at the age of 79.
The family will be hosting a funeral service, which will be held on Saturday, April 11, at Renner Lutheran Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., with services to follow at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...
Evelyn Catherine Weinacht
Mar 24, 2026
Evelyn Weinacht, age 98, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away peacefully on March, 24, 2026, with family by her side. A private family service was held at an earlier date.
Evelyn was born on March 16, 1928, to Frank and Helen (Reistoffer) Hinricher. She grew up in rural Colman, South Dakota, and later moved to Dell Rapids. She married Michael Weinacht,...
James "Jim" Wolles
Mar 24, 2026
James “Jim” Wolles, age 82, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Monday, at the church,...
Kyle Madetzke
Mar 17, 2026
Kyle Arie Madetzke, 39, of Baltic, SD passed away unexpectedly on March 17th in an auto accident and was welcomed home in the arms of his heavenly father.
A Celebration of Life prayer service will be 7:oo PM, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids, SD. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
Visitation with family...
Jean Audrey Den Herder
Mar 9, 2026
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Jean Audrey Den Herder, age 87, of Valley Springs, passed away March 9, 2026, at the Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, Valley Springs. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Tuesday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson.
Jean was born on July 9,...
Bobbi Marie Christensen
Mar 7, 2026
Roberta "Bobbi" Marie Christensen, 78, from Flandreau SD, died peacefully on Saturday, March 7th at Dougherty Hospice House, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at Minnehaha Funeral Home of Dell Rapids. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 am, with the service to follow.
Bobbi was the first of 16 children born...
Sigrun Eleanor Ann McGee
Mar 5, 2026
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Sigrun McGee, age 101, of Dell Rapids, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on March 5, 2026. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Burial will follow at Norway Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Monday, March 16, 2026, at...
Vincent Gene Eide
Feb 28, 2026
Vincent "Vinnie" Gene Eide, age 70, of Garretson, SD, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 5-7:00 PM Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. Private interment will be in the Bethania Cemetery, rural Trent.
Vincent was born on January 20, 1956, to...
Fredrick Francis Vandersnick
Feb 26, 2026
Fredrick Francis Vandersnick, age 86, of Renner, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Memorial visitation with the family present will be from 5-7:00 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Winchester Gun Club.
Fred was born on February...
LouWonna Lou Jastram
Feb 21, 2026
LouWonna Lou Jastram, age 78, of Garretson SD, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls. Friends and Family are invited to a memorial visitation from 5-7:00pm on February 26, 2026, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson SD. Private family interment will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Garretson.
LouWonna was born March 30th, 1947 in...
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...
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