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Brian S. Drotzman

Brian S. Drotzman

Sep 6, 2020

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Drotzman, Brian

Brian S. Drotzman, age 62 of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, a private...

Cheyenne Paige Ziegenbein

Cheyenne Paige Ziegenbein

Sep 1, 2020

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ZIEGENBEIN CHEYENNE

Cheyenne Ziegenbein, age 22 of Yankton, SD passed away at her home unexpectedly Tuesday, September 1, 2020.  Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Calvary Baptist...

Helen  K. Nedved

Helen K. Nedved

Aug 28, 2020

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Helen K. Nedved, age 88 of Yankton, SD passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home...

Ruth Groen

Ruth Groen

Aug 28, 2020

Groen, Ruth

Ruth Groen, age 94 of Scotland, SD (formerly of Olivet S.D.) passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in Scotland, SD.  Ruth’s request was no formal services as she has donated her body to the USD School of Medicine. There will be a family committal...

Vernon James "Jim" Schaa

Vernon James "Jim" Schaa

Aug 28, 2020

Vernon (Jim) James Schaa, age 78 of Yankton, SD passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.  Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton with the Rev. Jeff Otterman officiating.  Burial of cremated remains will follow in...

Joseph Henry Hejl

Joseph Henry Hejl

Aug 27, 2020

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Joseph H. Hejl, age 98 of Yankton, SD passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at St. John the...

Alfred E. Schaeffer

Alfred E. Schaeffer

Aug 26, 2020

Alfred E. Schaeffer, age 94 of Menno, SD passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, SD.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, August 31, 2020 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno, SD with Rev. Bill Vis officiating.  Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD with Military Graveside Rites by...

Agnes L. Sparks

Agnes L. Sparks

Aug 25, 2020

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Agnes L. Sparks, age 94 of Viborg, SD and formerly of Yankton, SD passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg.  Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020...

Terry A. Jensen

Terry A. Jensen

Aug 23, 2020

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Terry A. Jensen, age 66, of Yankton, SD passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 23, 2020 after a brave battle with cancer.  Memorial Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2020 at...

Dale  Brian Pechous

Dale Brian Pechous

Aug 23, 2020

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Dale Brian Pechous age 56 of Tabor, SD died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton after a courageous battle with cancer.  Private family memorial services will be 1:30 PM, Sunday, September 27....

Valerie A. Punt

Valerie A. Punt

Aug 22, 2020

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PUNT VALERIE

Valerie A. Punt, age 55 of Brookings, SD and formerly of Yankton, SD passed away at her home Saturday, August 22, 2020 after a brave battle with cancer.  Mass of...

Ruth  Mehlhaf

Ruth Mehlhaf

Aug 18, 2020

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MEHLHAF RUTH

Ruth Mehlhaf, age 95 of Menno, SD passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, SD.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, August 21, 2020...

Michael J. Luken

Michael J. Luken

Aug 14, 2020

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Michael J. “Mike” Luken, age 79 of Yankton, SD passed away peacefully in at-home hospice on Friday, August 14, 2020 after a quick and courageous battle with cancer.  Memorial services will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August...

Mary  M. Philippi

Mary M. Philippi

Aug 9, 2020

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Mary M. Philippi, age 73 of Yankton, SD passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Yankton surrounded by her family.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Sacred...

Lawrence J. "Larry" Haberman

Lawrence J. "Larry" Haberman

Aug 7, 2020

Lawrence J. “Larry” Haberman, age 75 of Coleridge, NE and formerly of Yankton, SD passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge.  Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory in Yankton with the Rev. Dani Jo Bierwagen officiating.  Burial will follow in...

Duane "Porky" Whipple, Jr.

Duane "Porky" Whipple, Jr.

Aug 4, 2020

WHIPPLE DUANE

Duane Wipple, Jr. of Santee, NE passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Santee, NE.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center, Santee, NE with Rev. Pat Whitehorse-Carda officiating.  Burial will be in the Santee Episcopal Cemetery, Santee, NE. ...

Bill Bares

Bill Bares

Jul 26, 2020

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Bares, William

William (Bill) “Chili” Dean Bares, age 61 of Tyndall, SD passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  Funeral services will be 11:00...

Velma Lane

Velma Lane

Jul 20, 2020

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Lane, Velma

Velma M. Lane, age 93 of Yankton, SD passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton.  Private Family Mass of Christian Burial will...

Russ "Donk" Beste

Russ "Donk" Beste

Jul 17, 2020

Beste, Russ

Russell “Donk” Beste, age 47 of Yankton, SD passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at his home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, July 20, 2020 at Sacred Heart Holy Family Catholic Church, Wynot, NE with Rev. An. D. Phan officiating, and masking and social...

Rosine C. Horacek

Rosine C. Horacek

Jul 12, 2020

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Rosine C. Horacek, age 93 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.  A memorial funeral mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at Sacred...

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