John Sonne

John Sonne


Dates

March 13, 1972 - November 26, 2024

Obituary

John Sonne, 52, of Ethan, SD, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at his home in Ethan. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, December 5, at First United Methodist Church in Mitchell. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

John Allen Sonne was born March 13, 1972, to David and Gayla (North) Sonne in Mitchell, SD.

John lived with his friends while attending high school in Ethan. After graduating from Ethan High School, he attended Mitchell Technical Institute for welding.

John met Mashell (Wittstruck) Sonne at the Ethan Street Dance. John raised Anthony Donovan as his own son, and John and Mashell had four more children, Tabitha, Gabby, Makayla, and CJ. His kids were his whole world, always at every event, and always right behind to support them.

John worked at MDS in Parkston for four years and Hendrickson in Mitchell for 20 years.

John loved racing, fishing, camping, and hanging out with his friends and family. He always lit up the room he entered and could always put a smile on anyone’s face. He loved being a firefighter and helping people. John was a proud member of the Ethan Methodist Church and Ethan Fire Department.

John is survived by his sons, Anthony Donovan of Sioux Falls, SD and Christopher Sonne of Tea/ Ethan, SD; daughters, Tabitha Sonne, Gabriel Sonne, and Makayla Sonne all of Sioux Falls; sisters, Wanda Wubbena of Rock Rapids, IA and Samantha Baseier; and his father, David Sonne.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gayla Sonne; best friend, Christopher Schoenfelder; grandparents, Rueben and Edna Sonne, Betty and Ole North; aunt, Darlene Sonne; and uncles, Dale Sonne, Dennis Sonne, and Don Sonne.


Visitation(s)

Date
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley St
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time
10:30 AM
Location
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley St
Mitchell, SD 57301


Posted by Todd Meier on December 6, 2024
Sorry to hear about John. He was a fun kid in school, and on the seahawk football squad. Prayers for your loss.
Posted by Mona “Millet” Stork on December 5, 2024
Thank you for your service, rest in peace old friend.
Posted by Harley Wittstruck on December 5, 2024
He was my Brother In-Law 4 the longest time!!!! & ThIs Christmas is gonna B hard 4 his Kids!!!! Rip Bud!!!!
Posted by Michelle Nuss on December 5, 2024
Dear Family of John Sonne,
I send you my deepest sympathy. I hope it helps to hear you will meet again someday. That day will come when you are twice John's age.
Posted by todd maeschen on December 5, 2024
Sending love to your family
Posted by Malisa Bouck McCoy on December 5, 2024
I grew up with John and his sisters we allways had fun but then we grew up and all went our septate ways so i was suprised to here of your passing .Just allways know that you are in our thoughts and your family is in our hearts. Till we meet agean old friend.
Posted by Karla and Jim Hofer on December 5, 2024
John your family gave you a beautiful service today along with your firefighter family. They truly appreciated you and loved you and that showed thru with Gabby’s eulogy and the Fireman’s last call! In your short 52 years everyone commented on your smiles, hugs, and gift of gab. John your work on earth is done - go rest high on the clouds our friend and keep an eye on the kids - send them a sign once in a while to let them know that you are doing great and you want them to be happy cuz as you know LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE ANYTHING BUT HAPPY!♥️🙏❤️
RIP JOHN
Posted by The Attikai's on December 5, 2024
Rest in peace John. See you in the spirit world.
Posted by Michelle Schoenfelder on December 5, 2024
Rest in peace John!
Posted by Carla Hendrickson on December 4, 2024
I sure am going to miss seeing your shining face. I hope you are up there having the time of your life. Keep watch over all your babies and don’t give them to much trouble. Thanks for always being a great friend.
Posted by JAMES R HOFER on December 2, 2024
JOHN YOUR GOING TO BE MISSED BY ALL OF US.RIP BUDDY RACE ON GET THAT CHECKERD FLAG !!!!
Posted by Lisa Hermandson on December 2, 2024
Our heart is broken the loss of John is hard to accept! I’m still trying to to process it, it doesn’t seem real. How ever all those camping and fishing trips it will start to hit of the loss! My heart goes out to the amazing children he raised they were all so loyal to each other! Love all you guys ❤️❤️❤️
Posted by Paulette Zundel on December 2, 2024
I met John years ago. He was my oldest sons,Justin’s friend. Very pleasant guy to around. Sorry for your loss
Posted by Jane Larson on December 2, 2024
John you were taken to soon from this earth! RIP and my condolences to your family!
Posted by Jim Dulaney on December 2, 2024
He will be missed May God bless you all I love going fishing with him miss you take care you will be in my prayers
Posted by Pam Hoefert on December 1, 2024
John one of the things I loved about you the most was going to your daughters events and seeing the extreme joy on your face watching them and the pride you took in them. I could see the love in your heart for all of your children. May all of your friends reach out in the days ahead and let John’s children know that yo care. Bless all of you!
Posted by Jim Wold on December 1, 2024
RIP John, prayers of comfort and peace to the family.
Posted by Steve & Sheryl McClure and family on December 1, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. John will be dearly missed.🙏
Posted by Joey and Jodi Hofer on November 29, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. He will be missed by so many and in such a big way! There are many stories to be told, about his wonderful character and kindness, for a very long time. John was an amazing man and will be dearly missed!
Posted by Dan & Lorna Sonne on November 29, 2024
We just can not even find the words to express the loss of John. Alot of us are still in shock. John had such a free spirited soul, always smiling, always a joke or two, always had time to stop and visit even if it was as simple as Hello, how ya doing? He was so proud of his children. Always there to support every one of them. From school activities to pagents to fishing to camping - family meant everything to him. The loss of John will be felt by Many. May you find some comfort in the memories you All have. With Sincere Sympathy, Dan & Lorna Sonne
Posted by Bryan Thuringer on November 29, 2024
John you will be missed, in the garage at camping , at work. I will miss your laughter and jokes. Rest in peace buddy.
Posted by Guy Alexander on November 29, 2024
RIP Sir
Posted by Your nephew on November 29, 2024
Best Christmas present I ever got was from uncle John. I was a teenager at the time, but he got me a zip string helicopter. I couldn't wait to try it after I opened it even though it was dark out at the time. I let that sucker rip off the back porch and as soon as it flew into the sky an owl swooped down and i never saw that helicopter again... Lol but even though I lost it same day I got it that was the best gift I have ever had so glad you were there to watch it happen.
Posted by Tim Crelly on November 28, 2024
So sorry to hear,he was a great guy. Will be missed.
Posted by doris meinke on November 28, 2024
WILL Miss you and love you my favorite nephew.I AM PROUD OFYOUWILLMISSYOU
Posted by Debra Schutte on November 28, 2024
RIP John
Posted by Darrell k.bennett ll on November 28, 2024
U had a huge heart an parys for your family buddy an well all miss u.
Posted by Kevin Erdmann on November 28, 2024
John, you will be missed dearly. You always had a great smile and were eager to talk camping and fishing. RIP buddy! Prayers for your family.
Posted by Elwin Hohn on November 28, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the Sonne families, May God grant you all strength through this difficult time.
Posted by Karen sonne on November 28, 2024
I am so very to hear about John. He was a great guy. He will be greatly missed. Prayers and hugs to his whole family.
Posted by Todd Turner on November 28, 2024
John welcomed me to Ethan from day one. So many memories with John I will miss you my friend. Prayers for all friends and family.
Posted by Paul Farmer on November 28, 2024
John you were a great person. Your present always brought a smile to everyone around you. RIP John miss you Buddy
Posted by tuna and bruce knock on November 28, 2024
RIP JOHN 🙏
Posted by Sierra on November 28, 2024
Thoughts and prayers with your kids and all of your loved ones! What an incredible man you were, you left smiles to everyone everywhere you went.! Big ole heart of gold and kindest of souls.!
Posted by Justin hoek on November 28, 2024
Words can not describe the pain I feel
I am so sorry for all of your kids and angel
We had so many fond memories brother and we always had each others back
At least we were able to find the honey hole one last time this summer . Camping and fishing just won’t be the same with out your my dearest friend
Rest in peace
Posted by Mark Borkowski on November 27, 2024
Somewhere I've met you before but the best was meeting you again at Prom. You spilled juice on your pants and wore Hawaiian shorts instead. Ever since I've always been greeted with your big cheesy smile and your newest dirty joke. John, you will be missed by many. Gonna miss you bud. God Bless. See you on the next test lap.
Posted by Paxton Crissey on November 27, 2024
Sorry for my family’s loss he was a fine man to me and will be missed. I hope all his children know they are loved and if they need anything to reach out.
Posted by Kenny Norwick on November 27, 2024
Very sorry for John’s family and loved ones on their terrible loss. I had the pleasure to grow up with John and go to school together. John never didn’t have a huge smile on his face, all these years later I still can remember his hearty genuine laugh and if memory doesn’t fail me, I never forgot he used to like the Miami Dolphins. I got to see John again when I was back for a reunion several years ago and I was so happy the man he became, racing cars & having a beautiful family, it warmed my heart John was still himself and had reallymade a wonderful life. Myself and many will never forget John. RIP
Posted by Dan Kahler on November 27, 2024
You was the best at working on a race car and teaching me what to do. Love you buddy
Posted by Dean Vander Hamm on November 27, 2024
John i will miss that laugh you always had. Hope there is some good fishing for you up there. Fly high my friend.
Posted by Sandra Beyer on November 27, 2024
RIP John . You were always such a nice guy and was always smiling .. Fly high you are going to be missed by many ..
Posted by Pam Stransky on November 27, 2024
You will be missed by many John RIP
Posted by Madisyn Van Beek on November 27, 2024
Rest in peace John , you will be truly missed! prayers to your family
Posted by Mary Nelson on November 27, 2024
Prayers to John's family and friends. We were truly blessed to have had you in our lives. Thank you for your smile and jokes.

Fly high Man of Steel.
Posted by Ellen Davey on November 27, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss prayers sent your way for your family
Posted by Chad gerlach on November 27, 2024
Rip buddy
YOU WILL BE MISSED
Posted by Amy haag on November 27, 2024
Words can not express the heartache of hearing of johns passing. He was such a light and gentle person and never failed to have a smile for anyone. Will miss him tremendously.
Posted by DJ Baseler on November 27, 2024
I can’t believe your gone uncle John you will be missed dearly from me and my mom we both loved you
Posted by Teresa Roberts on November 27, 2024
This is heartbreaking. John was really a great guy. Heaven has gained an angel
Posted by Kaila on November 27, 2024
Such a great guy! Always willing to help if asked. He will be truly missed!
Posted by Fred Stransky on November 27, 2024
He was a great guy alway said hello and talk
Posted by Brian Nicholson on November 27, 2024
You were a great friend, I will dearly miss you my friend. RIP
Posted by Lisa on November 27, 2024
JOHN John I'm going to miss your crazy face your alarm clock has broken love ya buddy i
Posted by Miiller~Donaldson Family on November 27, 2024
Our thoughts, prayers, and love to the kids and family during this difficult time. John had a heart of gold and will truly be missed.
Posted by Joy and Shawn Petersen on November 27, 2024
RIP
Posted by Dave & Darline Arterberry on November 27, 2024
We just cant believe your gone. Way to young John. RIP and keep your angel wings wrapped around your children and Angel. You will be truly missed.
Posted by Steve Bren on November 27, 2024
Don’t want to believe you’re gone buddy
RIP until we see each other again
Posted by Dina Duxbury on November 27, 2024
John you will be missed so much. Love you my friend.
Posted by Lou Stransky on November 27, 2024
RIP
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