Obituary Listing

Jul 31, 2017

Louise L. Kuchta, age 98 of Yankton passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton.  Burial will be approximately at 12:30 PM at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Lesterville.  Visitations will begin at...

Jul 29, 2017

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Dennis E. Aisenbrey, age 75 of Menno, SD passed away at his residence in Menno, SD on July 29, 2017. Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 4, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Theresa Jacobson officiating....

Jul 29, 2017

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Gail Gerdin

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Born in Little Falls, NY. Gail had traveled the country and finally settled in Olivet, SD. Everyone knew her as a loving and giving person who loved to sing. Her creative nature was...

Jul 28, 2017

Edgar H. Schaeffer, age 85 of Sioux Falls and formerly of Menno went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2017, while in the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls after a long battle with cancer.  Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno with Rev....

Jul 24, 2017

Arnold P. Tramp, age 85 of Yankton, SD passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.   On line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.  Pallbearers are:  Scott Thury, Justin Thury, Patrick Thury, Danny Thury, Gregory Crossman, Jr. and Michael Crossman.  Honorary pallbearers are:  Laura Bialas, Mary Crossman, Wendy Crossman, Christina McCardell, Bradley...

Jul 23, 2017

Agnes was born May 16, 1926 at rural Freeman, SD on the family farm to Emil and Paulina (Ellwein) Walz.  Agnes was baptized May 24, 1926 and confirmed March 17, 1940 at Heilbronn Lutheran Church, rural Freeman, SD.  She grew up in the Freeman area and attended rural country school.  She married Elmer Schelske on March 18,...

Jul 10, 2017

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Donald Wynn, age 21 of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly at his residence Monday, July 10, 2017.  Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD with Rev. Larry Regynski...

Jul 9, 2017

Geraldine (Susie) Kludt passed away on July 9, 2017, at Collier Hospice, Wheat Ridge, CO, at the age of 71 years.  She succumbed after surviving illness for the past two years. Susie was born on April 15, 1946 in Scotland, SD to her parents Roy and Arlene (Hehn) Kludt and raised on a farm southeast of Menno,...

Jul 6, 2017

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Martha P. (Schmelzel) List, age 101 of Yankton, SD passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Autumn Winds Nursing Home, Yankton, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton,...

Jul 6, 2017

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Susan Ann Coke, 57, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2017 with her family at her side in Yankton, SD, after a battle with lung cancer.

A private family viewing was held at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home on Saturday,...

Jul 6, 2017

VESELY, FLORENCE

Florence Vesely, age 93 of Tabor passed away Thursday, July 06, 2017 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, July 10, 2017 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Joe Forcelle officiating. Burial will be in...

Jul 5, 2017

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FRIESEN, CLARA S

Clara S. Friesen, age 94 of Yankton and formerly of Menno, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 with her family at her side at the Good Samaritan Society in Scotland,...

Jul 5, 2017

Clara Elsa (Voll) Vavra age 96 of Yankton, SD passed away Wednesday, July 05, 2017 at Aver Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, July 10, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Dave Gunderson officiating.  Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery, Yankton, SD.  Visitations will be...

Jul 1, 2017

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WARREN ROBERTA

Roberta Warren, 86 of Yankton, passed away peacefully July 1, 2017 after a brief illness.  Funeral services will be 2:0 PM, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Pastor Jeremy Mulder...

Jul 1, 2017

Kenneth was born January 31, 1938 in Omaha, NE to Frank and Stella (Kocer) Harty.  He married Bernice Hartung on April 20, 1963 in Hoven, SD.  Kenneth worked in plumbing, heating and air conditioning for several places and on his own.  He loved to work with wood and refinishing furniture.  He enjoyed fishing and playing pinochle.  During...

Jun 30, 2017

KOCER GEORGE

George W. Kocer, age 98 of Tabor, SD passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Autumn Winds Assisted Living of Yankton, SD.   On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.   Pallbearers will be Larry Kocer, Robert Kocer, Ken Kocer, Ben Swertzic, Dennis Povondra, and Cliff Bienert. Honorary pallbearers will be...

Jun 28, 2017

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CASTEEL, PAMELA A.

Pamela Anna Casteel, age 60 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.  Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.  Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory is in...

Jun 26, 2017

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Duane Robert Pokorney, son of Joseph and Elsie (Nedved) Pokorney, was born November 30, 1939 in Yankton, SD. He grew up there and graduated from Yankton High School. Following high school, he attended Yankton College for a time.  While he...

Jun 25, 2017

DANIELS, MICHAEL DALE

Michael “Mike” Dale Daniels, age 66 of Yankton passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Memorial services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton with Rev. Kwen Sanderson officiating.  Burial will be in...

Jun 22, 2017

MCCLAIN ELAINE

Elaine F. McClain, age 91 of Yankton, SD passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Larry Regynski officiating.  Burial will be...