Obituary Listing

Jan 7, 2023

ELLIS ODILIA

Odilia A. Ellis, age 97 of Yankton, SD passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, January 13, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Kwen Sanderson officiating.  Burial will be in the Yankton, Cemetery,...

Jan 3, 2023

SCHAEFFER CONNIE R

Connie Renee. Schaeffer, age 60 of Menno, SD passed into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 3, 2023 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls, SD.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2023 at Peace Christian Reformed Church,...

Jan 3, 2023

James R Herman

James R Herman, 79, of Olivet SD entered Heaven on Tuesday January 3, 2023, at the Freeman Regional Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Arrangements are pending with the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel in Menno. Condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. A...

Jan 3, 2023

BROWN TONYA

Tonya J. Brown “Anpa O’ Wicanhpi “, age 44 of Santee, NE passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Isanti School, Santee, NE with Roger Trudell and Ken Derby, Jr. officiating. ...

Jan 2, 2023

Bruce A. Estabrook, 64, of Menno, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at his home in rural Menno. At Bruce's request, there will be no services.

Jan 1, 2023

TUTTLE DESTINEE

Destinee Anne Tuttle, age 20 of Fargo, ND and formerly of Santee, NE died January 1, 2023 as a result of an accident.  Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center, Santee, NE with Sidney Tuttle, Sr. officiating.  Burial will be...

Dec 30, 2022

MEHLHAFF MARVIN

Marvin L. Mehlhaff, age 87 of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 30, 2022, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Errin Mulberry officiating. Burial will be in the Tripp...

Dec 20, 2022

HAMMOND CALVIN

Calvin B. Hammond, age 61 of Meckling, SD passed away late Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Per Calvin’s wishes there will be no formal services.  The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Onsite Crematory, Yankton, SD is assisting with the service details.  Online condolences...

Dec 17, 2022

BUEHLMANN GAIL

Gail Marie Buehlmann age 48 of Sioux Falls, SD and formerly of Yankton, SD passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls, SD.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 22. 2022 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Dani Jo...

Dec 10, 2022

Danielle Lea Red Owl, Tawacin Was’ake Win “Strong-Willed Woman” , age 44 of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Santee, NE, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, NE.  Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center, Santee, NE with Rev. James Marrs...

Dec 8, 2022

David Brinkman

David Brinkman, 69, of Yankton, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, December 11th at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home, with a 7:00 PM Vigil Service. Visitation will resume one hour before the Funeral Mass. Funeral Mass...

Nov 26, 2022

KUCHTA JAMES PAUL

James Paul ‘Jim’ Kuchta, age 65 of Yankton, SD gained his wings Saturday, November 26, 2022.  Jim passed peacefully to his heavenly home surrounded by his family at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.  Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral...

Nov 25, 2022

Gladys Pedersen

Gladys Pedersen, 85, of Hartington, NE, passed away Friday, November 25 at the Arbor Care Center in Hartington. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 29 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartington. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 30...

Nov 22, 2022

Larry Vellek, 75, of rural Tyndall passed away Tuesday, November 22nd at his home. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 17 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel in Tyndall.  Online condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com .

Larry was born to Charles and...

Nov 20, 2022

Roger Dennis Shreve

Roger Dennis Shreve, 79, of Yankton, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation will...

Nov 18, 2022

EICHELBERG RUSSELL

Russell Eichelberg, age 75 of Norfolk, NE passed away early Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Norfolk Veterans Home, Norfolk, NE after a battle with dementia.  Memorial services will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD.  Burial of Russell’s cremated remains will...

Nov 11, 2022

Ione M. Balentine

Ione M. Balentine, age 101 of Yankton, SD passed away late Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Scotland Good Samaritan Society, Scotland, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Nick Haiar officiating.  Burial...

Nov 6, 2022

REMBOLD JADE

Jade Alan Rembold, age 26 of Yankton, SD passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 at her residence.  Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Friday, November 11, 2022, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Thi Pham officiating.  Burial will be in the Sacred Heart...

Nov 6, 2022

WENSEL EUNICE

Eunice L. Wensel, age 97 of Yankton, SD passed away early Sunday, November 06, 2022 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Private family graveside services will be held at the Yankton City Cemetery.  Visitations will be 1 to 3 PM, Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Opsahl-Kostel...

Nov 5, 2022

Jolley James

James “Jimmy” Jolley passed away on Saturday November 5,2022.  There will be no formal services at this time.  The Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tyndall, SD is assisting with the details.  Online condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com .

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