OBITUARIES

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

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.

Helen Louise Swier Zuiderhof

Helen Louise Swier Zuiderhof

Nov 14, 2025

Helen Louise Swier Zuiderhof, age 97, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Colton, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Colton, with burial to follow in the Colton Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM. Memorials may...

Mildred E. Otterby

Mildred E. Otterby

Oct 26, 2025

Mildred “Mickey” E. Otterby, age 103, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Dow Rummel in Sioux Falls. Private family services will be held at West Nidaros Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to West Nidaros Lutheran Church.

Mildred was born on January 31, 1922, near Flandreau,...

Lonnie Dee Hawthorne

Lonnie Dee Hawthorne

Oct 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lonnie Dee Hawthorne II, who left us on October 26, 2025, at the age of 45. Lonnie was born on January 4, 1980, in Grand Island Nebraska, to Rita Mier and Dennis Hawthorne.

Lonnie grew up in Baltic, South Dakota, where he developed a love for football and rodeo during...

David L Farmer

David L Farmer

Oct 24, 2025

David Lyle Farmer, 84, of Crooks, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2025.

Prayer service will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Baltic, SD. Burial will follow at Benton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Crooks, SD.

A time for visitation with family will be from 12:00 noon until the time of...

Clara Schreier

Clara Schreier

Oct 23, 2025

Clara Schreier, age 90, of Dell Rapids, SD went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids with Fr. Bill Hamak celebrating.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00...

Robert Henry Johnson

Robert Henry Johnson

Oct 20, 2025

Robert Henry Johnson, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home near Chester. As per his wishes, no service will be held.

Dale Edward Bettcher

Dale Edward Bettcher

Oct 14, 2025

Dale E. Bettcher, age 79, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away October 14, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be held from 1-3:00 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids with private immediate family service to follow.Dale was born on January 23, 1946, in Bridgewater, SD, to John and...

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