Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
Jul 24, 1932 - Jan 9, 2026 (Age 93)
She was a sweet lady, always enjoyed the time I was around her.
Patty Sirat
January 13, 2026 | Kimball, SD
Great aunt Geri I’m gonna miss you very much and all the care and love that you showed me as my great aunt. Please greet grandpa Kenny up there and have them for me and tell him hello for me you’ll be missed and you were of a great amazing, awesome, great aunt.
Jonathan Thie
January 10, 2026 | Sioux Falls, SD | Family
Terese and family, my deepest sympathy to you.
Pat Marso
January 10, 2026 | SIOUX FALLS, SD | Friend
Geraldine Dains, 93 of Sioux Falls, formerly of Marion, passed away surrounded by her family on January 9, 2026 at the Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 4:30-6:30 PM Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, with a Scripture Service beginning at 6:30 PM.
Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be directed to the Doughtery Hospice House or Prince of Peace Chapel.
Geraldine “Geri” Rose Dains of Marion SD passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Born and raised in Marion, Geri grew up surrounded by family, faith, and community. She was known for her joyful spirit, sense of humor, and enduring love for her family and friends.
Geri pursued a lifelong career in hairstyling, beginning at Stewart’s Hair at the Flair and later at The Stylist, where she brought skill, laughter, and care to everyone she met. She was always poised, with a Kleenex at the ready and her lipstick never far from hand, reflecting her attention to life’s little details and her unique charm.
A devoted Catholic, Geri sang in many church choirs, cheered on family in various sports and other events, and lived her faith with steadfast devotion. She enjoyed simple pleasures.
Geri outlived nine siblings, carrying their memories with her and honoring them through a life filled with love, generosity, and gratitude. She will be remembered for her warmth, her laughter, and the quiet strength that touched all who knew her.
Geri is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and many special friends. Geri is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Elizabeth; her brothers Alva (Vivian), Vernon, Kenneth (Rosemary), Earl Jr.(Elaine), Donald (Gwen) and Marvin(Helen); her sisters Darlyne, Nadine (Warren “Pat) Dirks, and Noreen “Dolly”(Eugene “Gene”) Ortman; nephew David Dains, nieces Mary Rose Dains, Carolyn Hauger, Renae Carsrud, and Lizanne Bute.
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