Longtime Garretson Resident LouWonna Jastram Dies at 78

Jastram passed away at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls on February 21, 2026.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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LouWonna Lou Jastram, a 78-year-old resident of Garretson, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls. A memorial visitation was held for Jastram on February 26 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, and private family interment took place at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Garretson.

Why it matters

Jastram was a longtime member of the Garretson community, and her passing marks the loss of a valued community member. The funeral and memorial services held for her reflect the close-knit nature of the small town of Garretson.

The details

LouWonna Lou Jastram was 78 years old at the time of her passing. She was a resident of Garretson, South Dakota, and passed away at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls. A memorial visitation was held for Jastram on February 26 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, and private family interment took place at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Garretson.

  • LouWonna Lou Jastram passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • A memorial visitation was held for Jastram on February 26, 2026.

The players

LouWonna Lou Jastram

A 78-year-old resident of Garretson, South Dakota, who passed away on February 21, 2026.

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The takeaway

The passing of LouWonna Jastram, a longtime member of the Garretson community, is a loss felt by the close-knit town. Her memorial services reflect the importance of community and family in small-town life.