Obituary Listing

Apr 6, 2023

Gerald Mace, 74, passed away on April 6, 2023 after a 1 1/2 year battle with cancer. At Gerald’s request no services will be held. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com .

Gerald “Jerry”...

Apr 3, 2023

Cheryl Denise Pearson 68, beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital on April 3rd, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Per Cheryl’s request there will be no services held. Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostel.com .

Cheryl was born...

Mar 31, 2023

Shirley Bienert, age 94, of Rapid City, died Friday, March 31, 2023, at Monument Hospice House, Rapid City, SD. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home in Yankton, with a rosary and video tribute at 7:00 p.m. followed by a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian...

Mar 31, 2023

ZEPHIER AUSTIN JAMES

Austin James Zephier age 37 of Yankton, SD entered the spirit world Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls after a short illness.  Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral...

Mar 28, 2023

Steve Wojciechowski, 58, of Yankton, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at his home in Yankton. Steve’s memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 5 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com .

Steven Allen Wojciechowski was...

Mar 27, 2023

Earl J. Goeden age 89 of Yankton, SD passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Menominee, NE with Rev. An Duy Phan officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with Military graveside...

Mar 25, 2023

MAGORIEN MARGARET

Margaret Magorien, owner of Mother Nature’s Emporium, of Columbus Nebraska passed away peacefully in her home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2023.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 29 at 3:00 PM, at...

Mar 25, 2023

Stanley John Schuch, age 90 of Tyndall, SD passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Joe Forcelle officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery with Military...

Mar 24, 2023

LUKEN PATRICK

Patrick ‘Pat’ Luken, age 79 of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home.  A Celebration of Life will be 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD.  Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until service time on...

Mar 17, 2023

Donald Winckler, 80, of Yankton, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 22 at Redeeming Grace Bible Church in Yankton with Pastor Raymond Solberg officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the church....

Mar 15, 2023

Ida Sayler age 104 of Menno, SD passed away early Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center, Scotland, SD.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno, SD with Rev. Ryan VanderWees officiating.  Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD.  Visitations will be 5...

Mar 14, 2023

Maron Redding, 56, of Yankton, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Arrangements are pending with the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home.

Mar 12, 2023

WATCHORN ARLO

Arlo A. Watchorn, age 95 of Yankton, SD passed away peacefully Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Scripture Service Sunday, March 19 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday,...

Mar 11, 2023

Donald ‘Don’ Kludt, age 75 of Denver, CO and formerly of Menno, SD passed away March 11, 2023, at his home in Denver.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, March 25th at the Salem Reformed Church in Menno with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial...

Mar 11, 2023

BALENTINE JAMES

James Joseph Balentine, age 73 of Yankton, SD went home with Jesus early Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Nick Haiar officiating. ...

Mar 7, 2023

Terrall “Terry” J. Gall, 79, of Sioux Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 7th at LifeScape in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be held 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 16 at the First United Methodist Church in Yankton with Rev. Katie Ricke officiating. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com...

Mar 5, 2023

Luella D. Auch age 96 of Menno, SD passed away Sunday, March 05, 2023, at her son’s home.  Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, March 10, 2023, at Salem Reformed Church, Menno, SD with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating.  Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD.  Visitations will be 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, March...

Mar 2, 2023

JACOBSON DELPHIE

Delphie Ann Jacobson, age 73 of Yankton, SD passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Michael Jordan officiating.  Burial will be in the...

Feb 22, 2023

Edwin J. Auch, 88, of Menno passed away on February 22, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, South Dakota, with Pastor Morgan Hendershott officiating. Burial will be at the Menno Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church on Tuesday,...

Feb 22, 2023

Ina Marie (Hunzeker) Hecht, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, February 27 at the Salem Reformed Church in Menno. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Menno Cemetery at a later...