Ginger Lou Carstensen's obituary , Passed away on April 7, 2025 in Sturgis, South Dakota

Ginger Lou Carstensen

July 24, 1946 - April 7, 2025 (78 years old)

Sturgis, South Dakota

Ginger Lou Carstensen's obituary , Passed away on April 7, 2025 in Sturgis, South Dakota

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Kinkade Funeral Chapel

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Ginger Lou Carstensen

July 24, 1946 - April 7, 2025 (78 years old)

Sturgis, South Dakota

Ginger Lou Carstensen Obituary

The memory of Ginger Lou Carstensen of Sturgis, South Dakota, who passed away on April 7, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin "Pete" Dolly and Lois Dolly; her son Chad Emmett; her granddaughter Willow Song Switzer; and her brother Richard Dolly.

She is survived by: her husband Richard Carstensen; her children, Beka Zerbst (Richard), Mark Carstensen (Heidi) and Sara Craig (Scott); her siblings, Ray Dolly (Essie) and Sandi Smith (Roger); and her grandchildren, Katie, Gabe, Serena (Jazz), Bae, Iris, Carson, Rowan, Remy and Ronin.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Sturgis United Methodist Church (1755 Ballpark Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kinkade Funeral Chapel



Fri

Apr 25

Memorial service

10:00 AM

Sturgis United Methodist Church
1755 Ballpark Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785

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