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Martha P. (Schmelzel) List

Martha P. (Schmelzel) List

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,...

Susan  Coke

Susan Coke

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,...

Florence Vesely

Florence Vesely

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...

Clara  Friesen

Clara Friesen

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,...

Clara Vavra

Clara Vavra

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...

Roberta Ellen Warren

Roberta Ellen Warren

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...

Kenneth O Harty

Kenneth O Harty

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...

George W. Kocer

George W. Kocer

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...

Pamela Anna Casteel

Pamela Anna Casteel

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...

Duane R. Pokorney

Duane R. Pokorney

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...

Michael Dale "Mike" Daniels

Michael Dale "Mike" Daniels

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...

Elaine Mcclain

Elaine Mcclain

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...

Sherril Fern Christensen

Sherril Fern Christensen

Jun 20, 2017

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CHRISTENSEN SHERRIL

Sherril was born August 10, 1936 in Sioux City, IA. She married Francis "Chris" Christensen on November 22, 1956 in Spencer, IA. They spent many of their early years of marriage in Spring Valley, CA where...

John David Orr Ii

John David Orr Ii

Jun 18, 2017

ORR II, JOHN DAVID

John David Orr II, age 46 passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  A Time of Gathering for family and friends of John will be held from 5-7 PM, Friday, June 30, 2017...

Betty Dale Oleson

Betty Dale Oleson

Jun 17, 2017

OLESON BETTY DALE

Betty Dale Oleson, age 86 of Yankton, SD passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton with James Witkop officiating.  Burial will be in the Springfield...

Holly Susan Hansen

Holly Susan Hansen

Jun 11, 2017

Holly S. Hansen, age 55 of Mission Hill and Yankton passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.  Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton with Rev. Ken Lulf officiating.  Visitations will be 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home...

Geraldine Margaret Pederson

Geraldine Margaret Pederson

Jun 11, 2017

PEDERSON, GERALDINE M.

Geraldine M. Pederson, age 88 of Yankton passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, June 16, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton with Rev. Larry...

Dr. James C. Hohn

Dr. James C. Hohn

Jun 5, 2017

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Dr. James C. Hohn, age 76 of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 05, 2017 at his residence.  Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, June 9, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, SD...

Patrick  Hague

Patrick Hague

Jun 4, 2017

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Patrick Hague, age 47 of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 PM, Monday, June 12, 2017 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Ken...

Ernest  Charles Hladik

Ernest Charles Hladik

Jun 1, 2017

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Ernest C. “Ernie” Hladik, age 78 of Tabor, SD passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 4:00 PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor,...

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