OBITUARIES

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

Edna Anna Kapaun

Edna Anna Kapaun

Jan 29, 2025

Edna Anna Kapaun (Sands), 70, of Baltic, SD, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025.

Edna was born on March 11, 1954, in Anthon, IA to Albert Sands and Frieda Strackbein.

Edna shared many happy years with her long-time partner Doug Wilson. She was the loving mother of her son, John (Nikki) Kapaun, and daughter, Angela (Troy) Weaver. She is also survived...

Michael Lee Johnson

Michael Lee Johnson

Jan 22, 2025

Michael Lee Johnson, age 66, of Roslyn, formerly of Garretson, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Memorial services for Michael and his mother, Crystal will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. Interment will follow in the Norway Lutheran Cemetery, rural Garretson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Marlene Mekvold

Marlene Mekvold

Jan 19, 2025

Marlene Mekvold, age 89, of Renner, SD, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Renner Lutheran Church in Renner, SD with Pastor Laura Phillips officiating. Burial will take place in the summer at Berg Cemetery in Renner.

Visitation with family present will be...

Norma Gene Nyhaug

Norma Gene Nyhaug

Jan 17, 2025

Norma Gene Nyhaug, age 93, of Baltic, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Baltic Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery, Baltic. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home,...

Jan L. Hefner

Jan L. Hefner

Jan 6, 2025

Janice L. Hefner, age 86, of Chester, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Monday, January 13, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Colton. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 PM Sunday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Chapel in Colton.

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Beverly Jean Skrovig

Beverly Jean Skrovig

Jan 6, 2025

Beverly Jean Skrovig, age 98, of Colton, SD, passed away with family by her side on Monday, January 6, 2025. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, January 10, 2025, in Colton at the First Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Zion Cemetery in Colton following the service. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, January 9, 2025, at...

Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson

Jan 1, 2025

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Paul Thomas Anderson, age 87, of Baltic, SD, formerly of Pipestone, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Bethany Home in Brandon. A celebration of Paul's life will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at West Nidaros Lutheran Church, rural Crooks. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Delores Marcella Moe

Delores Marcella Moe

Dec 9, 2024

Delores Moe, age 94, of Dell Rapids, passed away on December 9, 2024, in Centerville, South Dakota. Interment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date. Delores was born to Martin and Viola (Falstad) Fodness on February 23, 1930, in Viborg, South Dakota. She attended country school by Dell Rapids and graduated from Trent High School in...

Monica Rae Nelson

Monica Rae Nelson

Dec 3, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Monica Nelson, who left us peacefully on December 3rd, 2024, at the age of 58.

Monica dedicated her life to her friends and family and was a cornerstone of love, support, and wisdom to all who knew her. As a mother, she was the embodiment of unconditional...

Kristi Lynn Friman

Kristi Lynn Friman

Nov 21, 2024

Kristi Lynn Friman, age 63, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Good Samaritan Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Sioux Falls Humane Society.

Kristi was born on December 22, 1960, in Sioux Falls, to Ivan “Woody” and Darlene...

Lila Jean Heng

Lila Jean Heng

Nov 20, 2024

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Lila Jean Heng, age 81 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Centerville Care and Rehab in Centerville, SD.

Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Monday, November 25, 2024, at East Side Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD with Pastor Layne Nelson officiating. Private family burial will be at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery near...

Randolph Warner

Randolph Warner

Nov 18, 2024

Randolph “Randy” K. Warner, 81, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. He was born in Rockford on May 20, 1943, the son of Earl and Marion Warner. He was in the first graduating class of Rockford Auburn High School in 1962. Randy married Jane E. Gillespie...

Ellen Hymans

Ellen Hymans

Nov 12, 2024

Ellen Ilene Hymans, age 85, of rural Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at home at the age of 85. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Dell Rapids United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Friday, at the Minnehaha Funeral...

Justin "Jess" Hegge Jr.

Justin "Jess" Hegge Jr.

Nov 8, 2024

Justin "Jess" Hegge Jr., age 90, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 8th, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will begin at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at The Reformed Church of Dell Rapids, with Pastor Brogan Mohlenkamp officiating. A private family interment will precede the memorial service with casket bearers: grandchildren,...

Diana Marie Rogen

Diana Marie Rogen

Nov 7, 2024

Diana Marie Rogen, age 74, of Jasper, MN, passed peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota surrounded by family. 

Diana was born to Leo and Rose (Olson) Trucke in LaMoure, North Dakota. At an early age, she relocated with her family to the Oregon Coast, where she later graduated from high school....

Donald Simonsen

Donald Simonsen

Nov 3, 2024

Donald Simonsen, age 86 of rural Dell Rapids, SD passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home near Dells.

A visitation with family present is planned for Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids, SD. The Family will have a private memorial service following the visitation. 

Family will also attend...

Delores Elaine Prestbo

Delores Elaine Prestbo

Oct 20, 2024

Delores "Lolly" Elaine Prestbo, age 92, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic. Interment will follow at the East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery, rural Baltic. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Billy Allen Banks

Billy Allen Banks

Oct 20, 2024

Billy Allen Banks, age 64, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Palisade Healthcare Center in Garretson, SD. 

Billy was a kind and caring man, known for his love of nature, fishing, and working on cars. He embraced life with a spirit of adventure, always finding joy in getting his hands dirty and exploring the world...

Shirley Ann Dornbusch

Shirley Ann Dornbusch

Oct 16, 2024

Shirley Ann Dornbusch, 86, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Webster and Aberdeen, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. A time to greet the family will begin one hour prior to the funeral...

Louis "LeRoy" Gednalske

Louis "LeRoy" Gednalske

Oct 16, 2024

Louis "LeRoy" Gednalske of Dell Rapids, SD, was called home on October 16, 2024. He was born on October 18, 1930, in Dell Rapids, SD. A burial service will take place at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Trent Cemetery, Trent, SD. LeRoy was preceded in death by his beloved life partner Lavina Hunt, his parents, Viola...

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