John Eli Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 13, 2025, at the age of 55, John Eli of Tea, South Dakota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Eli and Charlotte Eli. He is survived by: his daughter Monica Vanden Top (Travis); his granddaughter Raelynn; his brother Scott Eli; his children, Josie, Nick, Ethan and Layci; his sister Dawn Eli; and his friend Bob Goodman.
