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Frank Lee Blakey
Jul 18, 2022
Frank Lee Blakey, age 56 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home.
A memorial Celebration of Life for Frank will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Riverside Park in Yankton, SD. Online condolences may be made to: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com . ...
Gerald "Jerry" Law
Jul 16, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Law, age 76 of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his home. A funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Yankton with the Rev. Fr. Nick Haiar as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be 5...
Rodney J. Swensen
Jun 24, 2022
Rodney James Swensen, the son of Wilmar and Anna Margaret (Anderson) Swensen, was born on December 30, 1960 in Yankton, SD. He was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton and received his education in the Yankton Public School system, graduating with the Class of 1980.
Rodney joined...
Tallan C. Smith
Jun 4, 2022
Tallan C. Smith
Tallan Smith, from Yankton, South Dakota, passed away on June 4, 2022 at the age of 27. Tallan was hospitalized on June 2 after being resuscitated from drowning. She spent the following days surrounded by family and friends. Tallan had chosen to be an organ donor and was...
Mary Kathryn Albrecht
Jun 1, 2022
ALBRECHT MARY
Mary Kathryn Albrecht was welcomed into her eternal home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the age of 86 after a 38 day encounter with leukemia. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Monday, June 6, 2022, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Thi Pham...
Rita H. Fejfar
May 28, 2022
Fejfar, Rita
Rita H. Fejfar, age 77 of Tabor, SD passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2022, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor with the Rev. Fr. Mark Lichter...
Dr. Marques 'Marc' Rhoades
May 18, 2022
Dr. Marques Everett Rhoades, 82, passed away peacefully at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 with his family by his side. All are invited to celebrate his life at a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, June 11th at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton, SD with Rev. Tom Anderson officiating....
Phyllis Christiansen
May 13, 2022
Phyllis Christiansen
Phyllis Marian (Brewer) Christiansen, 93, of Yankton, SD passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, after a brief stay at Avera Sister James Care Center. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Monday, May 16, 2022, at the United Church of Christ (Congregational), Yankton, SD...
Maureen J. Staniech
May 12, 2022
STANIECH MAUREEN
Maureen J. Staniech age 61 of Yankton, SD passed away with her son by her side Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Angelhaus West, Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Thi Pham officiating. ...
Karen L. Starr
May 9, 2022
Starr, Karen
Karen L. Starr, age 76 of Yankton, SD passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, May 13, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Bob Lacey officiating. Burial will...
James H. "Jim" Juffer
May 4, 2022
James H. Juffer, the son of Harry and Letha (Flynn) Juffer, was born on December 8, 1945 in Yankton, SD. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and served as an altar boy while growing up.
The family moved to Sioux Falls for a time and then returned to...
Angie Kortan
Apr 27, 2022
KORTAN ANGELINE
Angeline ‘Angie’ Kortan, age 104 of Tabor, SD passed away early Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 PM, Saturday, April 30, 2022 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will...
Msgr. Carlton P. Hermann
Apr 16, 2022
Hermann, Msgr. Carlton
Msgr. Carlton P. Hermann, age 95 of Yankton, SD passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with The Most Reverend Donald DeGrood officiating. Burial...
William Brewer
Apr 6, 2022
Brewer, William
William M. Brewer age 64 of Irene, SD, passed on Wednesday, April 6 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Onsite Crematory, Yankton, SD is assisting with the service details. Online condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com .
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Keith J. "Neuie" Neuhalfen
Apr 5, 2022
Neuhalfen, Keith
Keith Jay Neuhalfen, 89, of St. Helena, NE was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away from cancer, on April 5, 2022.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Immaculate Conception/Holy Family Catholic Church, St....
Mary Ellen "Mimi" Mcmillen
Mar 20, 2022
Mary Ellen ‘Mimi’ McMillen, age 61 of Yankton, SD passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Jacqueline Hickox-Morgan officiating. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Ammon Vern Auch
Mar 19, 2022
AUCH AMMON
Ammon Auch, age 76 of Menno, SD passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, unexpectedly at his home. There will be no formal services at this time. A private family committal service will be held later. The Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, SD is assisting with the service details.
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Donald M. Hopkins
Mar 19, 2022
HOPKINS DONALD
On Saturday, March 19, 2022, Don Hopkins beloved son, father, brother, and friend to many, at the age of 47 years old, went to be with the lord. Donny as he was affectionately called by family and friends. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 24, 2022, at...
Kenneth J. Guenther
Mar 17, 2022
GUENTHER, KENNETH
Kenneth J. Guenther, age 74 of Yankton, SD passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Tom Anderson officiating. Burial will be in...
Lillian Mae Merkwan
Mar 12, 2022
Merkwan, Lillian
Lillian M. Merkwan, age 95 of Yankton, SD passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. A funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD with the Rev. Fr. Mark...
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