Carolyn Gannon Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 4, 2026, at the age of 71, Carolyn Gannon of Howard, South Dakota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Carolyn may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gilbert Scholten and Margaret Scholten (Marie); and her daughter Kristin Brandis. She is survived by: her children, Robert Schierholz (Becca) of Alaska, Angela Schneider (Dennis) of Alaska, Kelley Schierholz (Kelci) of Alaska, Brian Gannon (Megan) of Canistota, SD and Zac Gannon of Howard, SD; and her siblings, Gilbert Jr. Scholten (Sandra) of Sioux Falls, SD, Casey Scholten (LaVonda) of Larchwood, IA and Gloria Stahr (Dave) of Anita, IA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
