Obituary Listing

Jan 15, 2025

LOECKER DENNIS

Dennis Joseph Loecker, 79, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Fordyce, Nebraska, was called to his heavenly home on January 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30...

Jan 11, 2025

Gergen Julie

Marianna Julie Gergen, 83, entered into her heavenly rest on January 11, 2025 in hospice at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 5 to 7 pm with...

Jan 9, 2025

BAK PEARLE JEANETTE

Pearle J. (Thompson) Bak, age 94 of Menno, SD passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, SD.  Visitation will be Friday, May 2, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel in Menno. Memorial service will be 10:30 am on Saturday May 3,...

Jan 8, 2025

Thomas Trant Jr., 70, of Yankton, SD, passed away Wednesday January 8, 2025, at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls. No services will be held. Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com . Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 4, 2025

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HORA TWYLA

Twyla J. Hora, age 91 of Menno, SD passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Menno-Olivet Care...

Dec 22, 2024

REHFUSS PAUL

W. Paul Rehfuss, age 89 of Yankton, SD passed away December 22, 2024.  Memorial Mass will be 10:30 am, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Tom Anderson officiating.  Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, SD.  Visitations will be 5-7...

Dec 22, 2024

HEADLEY WILLIAM

William J. ‘Bill’ Headley age 85 of Menno, SD passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, SD.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Salem Reformed Church, Menno, SD with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating.  Burial will be in the...

Dec 19, 2024

THOMAS CAROL JEAN

“CJ” Carol Jean Thomas, age 88 of Yankton, SD passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House, Yankton, SD.  Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD with Rev. Casey Holencik officiating.  Burial...

Dec 17, 2024

COKE TIMMY

Timmy Coke, age 74 of Mission Hill, SD passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his home.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, December 30, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Katie Ricke officiating.  Burial will be in the Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield,...

Dec 13, 2024

Steffen Kleo

Kleo William Steffen age 91 of Menno, SD peacefully passed away a little after 5 am Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Menno/Olivet Care Center in Menno, SD. A committal service will be held in the spring at Wittenberg Cemetery in Olivet. Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel of Menno is assisting...

Dec 6, 2024

HORST LEONA

Leona F. Horst, age 90 of Yankton, SD passed away Friday, December 06, 2024 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Dante, SD with Rev. Jim Friedrich...

Dec 3, 2024

BRUNICK LLOYD

Lloyd K. Brunick, Jr. age 75 of Yankton, SD passed away late Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.  Funeral will be 2:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2024 at the United Church of Christ (Congregational), Yankton, SD with Rev. Jacqueline Hickox-Morgan and Jerry Webber officiating. ...

Nov 23, 2024

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Becky Clyde, age 71, of Crofton, NE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD, following complications from a...

Nov 22, 2024

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Don Heimes, 82, of Yankton, passed away Friday November 22, 2024, at his residence in Yankton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Wednesday November 27,...

Nov 21, 2024

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Carol Jean Kloucek, 76, of Tabor, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Avera Sacred Heart Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton. Visitation will be Sunday November 24, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 pm...

Nov 17, 2024

Kotalik Joseph

Joseph Kotalik, 52, of Norfolk, NE, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home in Norfolk. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday November 26 at the Life Point Church in Norfolk, NE with Pastor Marshal Hardy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service...

Nov 16, 2024

Ruth Breeding, 79, of Menno, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno. A memorial service was held Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10:30 am at the Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating. Burial of Ruth’s cremated remains will take place at Dead End Cemetery in...

Nov 11, 2024

VAITH KENNETH

Kenneth Joseph Vaith,81, of Lesterville passed away November 11, 2024 surrounded by his family after a short battle with lung cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, November 15, 2024 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Darin...

Nov 6, 2024

SCHURMAN JOYCE

Joyce Schurman, age 85 of Yankton, SD passed away early Wednesday, November 06, 2024 at Avera Sister James Care Center under hospice care in Yankton, SD.  Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Darin Schmidt officiating.  The...

Nov 5, 2024

KITTO SUSAN

Susie Kitto, age 69 of Santee, NE passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center, Santee, NE.  Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Thursday, November 7, 2024 at...