March 11, 1943 ~ June 8, 2020

Tim J. “Sarge” Geigle, 77, Brandon, died Monday, June 8, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends, after a prolonged illness.

A Celebration of Life along with Full Military Honors will be held 3 to 5pm, Friday, July 24, 2020, at Heartland Funeral Home, followed by a cocktail event at the Brandon Steak House from 5-7. Social distancing and masks are requested at the memorial.  Inurnment will follow in Jamestown, ND on July 31, 2020, at Highland Cemetery at 2:30. Masks are requested at the burial as well.

Timothy James Geigle, “Sarge” was born on March 11, 1943 in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Fred and Ella (Giedt) Geigle. He was raised in and graduated from high school in Jamestown before joining the Army.  Timothy was a 24-year Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969, where he earned several military accolades, including a Bronze Star. Timothy spent over 3 years as a military escort and then later on in his career as an Army recruiter. He went on to get his private pilot’s license and flew small airplanes for a hobby. Timothy also spent several years driving tour buses in the United States and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the country and meeting people from all over the world.

Tim will be remembered as one of the best and last straight shooters who would not compromise who he was for anyone or anything. Tim never left you guessing how he felt about you, whether it be good or bad. Yet everyone loved him for exactly who he was. Despite his tough exterior, Tim had a tender heart and cared deeply for those around him. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Tim is survived by his daughter, Carmen Schaffer; his two grandsons, Leo and Jude Schaffer; brothers, Dick Geigle and Paul Haney; 3 nephews, 1 niece and many friends.

Timothy is preceded in death by his mother, Ella Haney and father, Fred Geigle; his sons, Jeffrey Alan Geigle and Robert John Geigle; his brothers, Melvin and Fred Geigle; and his late partner, Deborah Fredericks.

June 4, 1995 ~ June 2, 2020

Kailey J. Varnadoe, 24, Sioux Falls, died suddenly and unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at her home.

A Memorial reception will be held 1-3pm, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Heartland Funeral Home.  Due to the COVID Virus, no formal services will be held.  All guests are requested to follow protocols, wear a mask, and remember social distancing.

Kailey Justine Varnadoe was born on June 4, 1995, to Lisa Bonds and Tommie Varnadoe in Walterboro, South Carolina.

Anyone who knew Kailey knew that she was a bright and beautiful soul. She loves music and singing and wanted to make a career out of cosmetology. She is loved by so many people.

Her memory lives on by her mother Lisa Bonds and step-father, Brandin; stepmother, Candace Varnadoe whom she considered her bonus mom; grandparents, Sheryl, Rolland & Faith; her siblings Crystal, Christopher, Clayton (CJ), Emma and Cody; her niece Ella; many aunts and uncle’s including Samantha & Lee, Amy & Charles, Mandy, Marshall, Beau & Paula, and Andrea and Jay; her cousins and many other family and friends that she felt we’re just like her family.

She is preceded in death by her father and best friend Tommie Varnadoe and grandmother Brenda.

September 9, 1992 ~ May 28, 2020

Dillon G. Griffith, 27, died suddenly due to complications from an accident, on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Sioux Falls, SD.

Dillon Gene Griffith was born on September 9, 1992 to Johnny and Deanne (Hart) Griffith in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He was home schooled before moving to Sioux Falls in 2009. Dillon worked at Michaels, and at Walmart in Sioux Falls and Brookings as a manager, before he had a serious accident. After the accident, he worked at McDonalds, but health problems brought him back to the hospital.

Dillon loved to cook. He was always trying to make new things. Dillon wanted to be a wrestler. He was a talented singer and even wrote music. He enjoyed playing video games, drawing, art, and writing stories.

Grateful for sharing his life are his mother, Deanna Griffith, Sioux Falls, and his father, Johnny Griffith, Saltillo, TX; one brother, Justin Griffith, Sioux Falls, and one sister, Keisha (Roman) Brown, Sioux Falls; niece and nephew, Isabella and Roman; grandmother, Louise Hart, Saltillo, TX; three aunts, Virginia Patterson, Saltillo, TX, Cynthia Riley, Carson, TX, and Mary Leake, Talco, TX; one uncle, Ken White; and many cousins and friends.

Dillon was preceded in death by his grandparents, Billy Gene Hart, Archie Griffith, and Alene Biffel; aunts and uncles, Debbie White, Linda Hausenfluck, LeRoy Griffith; and many more relatives, friends, and loved ones.  

December 26, 1959 ~ May 22, 2020

David P. Holbeck, 60, Sioux Falls, SD, died unexpectedly at his home, on Friday, May 22, 2020.

A Celebration of David’s Life will take place from 2-4pm, Saturday, June 27, 2020, at McCarty Park in Brandon, SD.

David Paul Holbeck was born on December 26, 1959, to Donald and Nova (Spawn) Holbeck, in Sioux Falls, and attended school in Sioux Falls before moving to Chester, SD, where he graduated. He then went on to attend Dakota State College in Madison. David worked various jobs at Arctic Cat Manufacturing, Intech, and most recently Holiday Inn. He was more known for his musical talent. Although David was born with birth defects that caused his arms to be shorter and lacking thumbs, he trained himself to play drums, piano, and the organ.  David was a member of the Apostolic House of Deliverance in Sioux Falls. He was an avid Vikings fan and Twins fan.

David leaves behind his mother, Nova (Jim) Like, Luverne, MN; four siblings, Craig (Gena) Holbeck, Colorado Springs, CO, Daniel (Mary) Holbeck, The Woodlands, TX, Cherise (Ed) Ray, Luverne, MN, and Steve Holbeck, Sioux Falls; and five nieces and nephews, Matt, Kayla, Tori, Ashley and Donald.

David was preceded in death by his father, Donald Holbeck.

July 7, 1937 ~ May 23, 2020

Darlene Kay (Johnson) Speth, 82, died Saturday, May 23, 2020, with her family by her side in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

No service will be held at this time. Rather, please raise a glass of chardonnay and toast the amazing person Darlene was.  In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your favorite charity in her honor. 

Darlene Kay Johnson was born July 7, 1937, in Heron Lake, Minnesota to William and Josephine (Newcomer) Johnson. She graduated high school in Wilder, Minnesota and shortly after married Robert (Bob) Speth. Darlene and Bob were married for 63 years. Darlene spent much of her career in retail, working for Horwitz Jewelers and Dayton-Hudson while living in Sioux Falls. 

Darlene was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She continued that role with her grandchildren—doting on them best she could from across the country. She was incredibly kind, generous, and compassionate—willing to do anything for anyone. She loved making salsa and pickles with her husband. She dared not show up without a bag of party mix or sugar cookies when visiting her friends and family. Other interests included visiting her siblings and in-laws, playing games, reading and traveling to Oregon and California to visit her children and grandchildren.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Bob; two children, Tim (Inge) Speth, and Brenda; two grandchildren who she simply adored, Jenna (Rich), and Natalie; two brothers, Larry (Marilyn) Johnson, and Daryl; sister, Sharon (Alan); and her many nephews and nieces. All of these she loved and touched deeply.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father. 

February 27, 1999 ~ May 7, 2020

Tauren David Joseph Karstens, 21, died unexpectedly, in St. Paul, MN, Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was loved by so many.

Tauren’s funeral will be held at Living Springs Church in Brandon, SD on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 1:00 pm. The funeral will be live-streamed. ( www.livingspringschurch.org Click on the “Watch” button at the top) Close family and friends are welcome to attend if they feel comfortable doing so in light of the current COVID-19 situation. If you plan to attend, masks are encouraged. We will need to keep physical attendance to no more than half of the church’s occupancy limits. Some family and friends will be attending by parking in the parking lot and watching the streaming service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Feed My Starving Children, The Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls, or a memorial may be sent to the Karstens Family, c/o Central Bank in Sioux Falls, SD.

Tauren David Joseph Karstens was born February 27, 1999 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  He  grew up in the Sioux Falls area. As a very young child, he would help his mother, Heather, as she volunteered at the Sertoma Butterfly House. He had learned all about the many different butterflies, and enjoyed helping guide guests around the flight room. Tauren also enjoyed spending time at the Sertoma Outdoor Campus. Tauren loved fishing and kayaking, baking and cooking. His family had a chef’s hat made for him one year. He was involved in AWANA and 4-H, and a fun but little known fact is that Tauren had an excellent singing voice. Another favorite hobby throughout his life was gardening. He had so much fun growing pumpkins and hot peppers for hot sauce.

Tauren was an incredible young man. He had a keen sense of humor, a deep thirst for knowledge and such a loving heart. Tauren gave his life to the Lord at a young age. He chose to be baptized with his parents at Living Springs Church in 2006, and was confirmed at Living Springs in 2013.

Tauren was a very compassionate soul. He loved his family, his friends, and his pets. As a child he helped raise money for those in poverty in Haiti through the organization Feed My Starving Children. After moving to Saint Paul, that spirit of compassion continued. He took a bus to work each day. He would sometimes buy extra McChickens at McDonalds and pass them out to the homeless on the street on his walk home. Tauren brought food to and checked on a homeless man under a bridge near his work. He never spoke about these acts of kindness to bring attention to himself,  just mentioning them in conversation to his mother on the phone, but they wanted to include these stories to ask his family and friends to please,  keep reaching out and helping people you see in need, in Tauren’s memory.

Tauren is survived by his parents, Brian and Heather Karstens; siblings, Luke, Alec, Cassia, Elliana, Lilly Karstens and Alexis Sprecher; grandparents, Lynne Simkins, Daryl and Linda Karstens, Robert Hallberg; honorary grandparents, Nub and Karon Schmitz, and Harlan and Judy Hanson; great-grandparents, David and Patricia Lenker and Grant and Harriet Hallberg; four uncles, Chris (Cyd) Karstens, Matt Karstens, Scott (Amanda) Hallberg, Mark Hallberg; two aunts, Hallie (Steve) Russell and Laura Hallberg; eight cousins, Nolan, Adalyn, Evan, Cambry, Covi, Caiya, Benjamin and Henry; two great-aunts Karla (Wally) Lenker, Cain and Karen (Skip) Fix; two great-uncles Ken (Cindy) Lenker, and Dan (Jodi) Hallberg. Tauren is also survived by his father, Douglas Hanson, and aunts, uncles and cousins on the Hanson side.

Tauren was preceded in death by his grandfather.

May 28, 1931 ~ April 30, 2020

Clifford R. McMartin, 88, Brandon, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Dougherty Hospice Home in Sioux Falls.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Cliff was born on May 28, 1931, in Canistota, SD to William Ray McMartin and Marie Jane (White) McMartin.  He grew up with 7 brothers and 5 sisters: Elaine, Tom, Lillian, Nereida, Rose, Hazel, Bob, Kenny, Jim, Joe, Ole, and Jerry. Cliff was a 1949 graduate from Brandon High School.

Cliff served in the US Army and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, and United Nations Service Medal. Cliff was released to the Army Reserve in 1953.

Cliff married Susie Hartog in 1954. Together, they bore and raised 4 children: Mickie, Monte, Marilyn, and Marlys.  They moved to Brandon, SD in 1959.  Cliff worked as an assembly linesman at Horner Waldorf (now Stone) for 40 years prior to retirement.

Cliff loved travel, gardening, polka dancing, and baseball.  He was an active member and volunteer of the Brandon Lutheran Church.  Cliff was a founding lifetime member of the Brandon VFW.

Cliff is fondly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Susie (Hartog) McMartin, of the home; four children, Mickie (Lyle) Schrag, Broken Arrow, OK, Monte (Colleen) McMartin, Kalamazoo, MI, Marilyn (Andrew Bottino) McMartin, Selah, WA, and Marlys Pack, Stamping Ground, KY; 6 grandchildren;  6 great-grandchildren, and 8 siblings.

He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Tom, and sisters, Elaine, Lillian and Nereida.

April 29, 1949 ~ April 30, 2020

Steven C. Wehling, 71, Sioux Falls, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, after a short illness.

No services will be held at this time due to the COVID 19 virus.

Steven Clifford Wehling, son of James and Norma (Johnson) Wehling, was born April 29, 1949 in Sioux Falls, SD. He was the second of three children. Steve grew up in Sioux Falls and attended Washington High School.

Steve was united in marriage with Gloria Lee Timm on August 9, 1969 in Canton, SD. The couple was blessed with four children, Pamela, Dawn, Alissa, and David. Throughout their marriage, they resided in several different places, of which include Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Lennox, and Corpus Christi, TX, before settling permanently in Sioux Falls. 

Steve worked as a jeweler for various companies over the years. He obtained his master jeweler certification in 1998, of which he was very proud. He was most recently employed by Riddle’s Jewelry, where he worked alongside his son, David. 

In his free time, he loved playing computer games, working out at the Sanford Wellness Center, and most of all, doing genealogy research. Steve began his family research back in 1997. He has since created an extended online network of family and friends. Steve not only researched his own family, but also enjoyed helping others locate their family members by assisting them with their research using archives and even DNA profile results. When his daughters were young, he enjoyed coaching their softball teams for the Hilltop Softball League. He spent many years doing this.

Steven is survived by his wife, Gloria, Sioux Falls; four children, Pamela Wehling, Sioux Falls, Dawn (Joel) Kopp, Sioux City, Alissa Rittgers, Corpus Christi, TX, and David Wehling, Sioux Falls; eight grandchildren, Katelyn, Nathan, Lindsey, Kody, Megan, Ian, Michael and Reagan; and one sister, Susan (Roger) Gage, Brookings.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, James and Norma (Johnson) Wehling and one brother, Thomas Wehling.

July 8, 1971 ~ April 27, 2020

Sandra Moss, 48, Sioux Falls, died unexpectedly, Monday, April 27, 2020 at home beside her loving husband.

A Celebration of Life will be held when the COVID-19 mandates are lifted.

Sandra Mae Sigler was born July 8, 1971 in the Rapid City area to Raymond and Clara (Shore) Sigler. Sandy moved to Sioux Falls in 1992, where she met Dan Moss. In May of 1994, their daughter Katheryn was born. Dan and Sandy were married on June 14, 1997.

Sandy is survived by her husband, Dan; one daughter, Kathryn (Tyler) Esmay, Sioux Falls; two grandchildren, Ilia and Liam; four sisters, Roberta Tanger, CA, Pearl Shore, Sioux Falls, Renetta (John) Williams, AR, Marlys (Marty) Watson, Hartford; half-brother, Joe (Fransis) Sigler, Rapid City; parents-in-law, Ronald and Elaine Moss, Sioux Falls; sister-in-law, Delana (Neil) Dresselhuis, Brandon; bonus daughter, Sara Miller; special niece and nephews, Kortney (Tanner) Jacobson, John (Erin) Fisher, Lance (Jessica) Fisher and Tiffany Dresselhuis and many more nieces and nephews.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; half-brother, Robert Sigler; and a half-sister, Ellen Baker.