Dorothy Joan Sorenson's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Garretson, South Dakota

Dorothy Joan Sorenson

January 16, 1934 - October 3, 2025 (91 years old)

Garretson, South Dakota

Dorothy Joan Sorenson's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Garretson, South Dakota

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Minnehaha Funeral Home

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Dorothy Joan Sorenson

January 16, 1934 - October 3, 2025 (91 years old)

Garretson, South Dakota

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Dorothy Joan Sorenson Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dorothy Joan Sorenson of Garretson, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dorothy left this world on October 3, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Joan Sorenson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Stensland and Leone Stensland (Hove); her brother Lyle; her husband Dennis Sorenson; and her close friend Don Johnson.

She is survived by: her former husband Richard Nelson; her children, Laurie Moe (Michael) of Bruce, SD and Ryan Nelson (Renee) of Garretson, SD; her stepchildren, Ron Sorenson of Blaine, MN, Darla Lowe (Jeff) of Garretson, SD and Rick Sorenson (Jan) of Colorado Springs, CO; her stepgrandchildren, Jamie Benson (Jase) of Garretson, SD, Leslie Longhenry (Ryan) of Garretson, SD, Kirby Lowe (Maddie) of Garretson, SD, Jennifer Solberg (Nick) of Hams, MN, Kim Sorenson (Aubrey), Kelly Moniken of Big Lake, MN, Erik Asp (Annabel) of Denver, CO, Jason Asp (Deona) of Denver, CO, Amber Koppen (Roger) of Davenport, IA, Angela Koch (Garth Johnson) of Arlington, SD, Susan DeWitte (Ryan) of Sioux Falls, SD and Mitchell Koch (Nikki Elsing) of Sioux Falls, SD; and her close friend Norm Nussbaum of Garretson, SD..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Minnehaha Funeral Home



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Tue

Oct 07

Visitation

Minnehaha Funeral Home
101 Leslie Dr, Garretson, SD 57030

Wed

Oct 08

Funeral service

Zion Lutheran Church
212 N Center Ave, Garretson, SD 57030

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