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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...
Vernon C. "Skip" Vanderhule
Mar 11, 2022
VanDerhule, Vernon “Skip”
Vernon C. (Skip) VanDerhule, 74, passed away Friday, March 11, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton following a battle with MDS cancer that spanned nearly three years.
Memorial services will be 10:30 am, Monday,...
Aves L. Christensen
Feb 21, 2022
Christensen, Aves
Aves L. Christensen, age 98 of Yankton, SD and formerly of Utica, SD passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, February 25, 2022, at Trondhjem Lutheran Church, Volin, SD with Rev. Mark Ostrem officiating. ...
Amos Sam Schultz
Feb 20, 2022
Amos Sam Schultz, age 86 of Menno, SD passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Peace Christian Reformed Church in Menno with the Rev. Michael Hecht officiating. Burial will follow in the Menno Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 25...
Maxine J. Kronaizl
Feb 15, 2022
Kronaizl, Maxine
Maxine Kronaizl, age 92 of Tabor, SD passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Good Samaritan Tyndall in Tyndall, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will be in...
Larry W. Schurman
Feb 10, 2022
Larry W. Schurman, age 81 of Yankton, SD passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his residence in Yankton. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 PM, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with the Rev. Fr. Bob Lacey as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Yankton Cemetery. Visitation will...
Barbara Wohl
Feb 8, 2022
WOHL BARBARA
Barbara Kay ‘Barb’ Wohl, age 77 of Yankton, SD passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, February 08, 2022, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Dani Jo Bierwagen officiating. Burial will be...
Gladys S. Souhrada
Feb 5, 2022
Gladys S. Souhrada, age 93 of Yankton, SD passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Tyndall Presbyterian Church in Tyndall, SD with Pastor Lorney VanGerpen officiating. Burial will follow in the Tyndall Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Tyndall. Vistation will...
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