Obituary Listing

May 5, 2017

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Daniel “Dan” Wallbaum, age 79, of Yankton, SD passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday, May 05, 2017 at the Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House, Yankton, SD.  Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday,...

May 1, 2017

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Christine S. Vellek, age 87 of Yankton, SD passed away with her daughters at her side on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017...

Apr 30, 2017

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Harold Francis Schaefer, age 88 of Yankton, SD passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, May 5, 2017 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton,...

Apr 24, 2017

Donald Bails, age 87 of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly at his residence Monday, April 24, 2017. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Apr 23, 2017

Leonard John Cimpl was born on October 11, 1924 to Ladislav and Lillian (Hamberger) Cimpl in rural Tabor, South Dakota. He attended school in rural Tabor and Wagner and graduated from Wagner High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Leonard returned home and married Mildred A Schuch on May 28, 1951 at St. Wenceslaus Church...

Apr 13, 2017

Irene M. (Souhrada) Dvoracek, age 97 of Yankton, SD passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.

On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Irene Souhrada Dvoracek was born March 12, 1920 on a farm near Lesterville, SD to Joseph and Mary (Mudloff) Souhrada. She attended Cedar Grove Country...

Apr 11, 2017

Fred Boesiger, 64 of Yankton, SD passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Wakonda Heritage Manor (Avera), Wakonda, SD. A celebration of life will be held at Stringers Bar & Grill in Yankton, SD at 6:30 PM. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Apr 9, 2017

Tina Lynn Prior age 60, of Yankton, SD, formerly of Mountain Home ID and El Cajon CA, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her residence. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Rick Slattery officiating. Visitations will be one hour prior to the...

Apr 7, 2017

Minnie Ann Schenkel, age 81 of Yankton, SD passed away early Friday, April 7, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, April 10, 2017 at Martinus Lutheran Church, Utica, SD with Rev. Dean Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories, Yankton, SD with a light lunch to follow at St. John’s Lutheran...

Apr 4, 2017

William (Bill) Lee DeWitt, age 78, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD is handling the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Bill was born to Elmer and Veronica DeWitt on November 13, 1938.

Bill is...

Mar 29, 2017

Boyd Hemmingson, age 79 passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home in Yankton. Memorial services will be 5:30 PM, Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton with Rev. Dani Jo Ninke officiating. Military rites by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791 Honor Guard, Yankton and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Visitation will be one...

Mar 26, 2017

Claris “Jeff” was born March 12, 1926 to August and Lenora (Nelle) Luken in Granville, IA, third of six children. She attended St. Joseph School through Grade 10 and graduated from Paullina High School, class of 1942. While in high school, she was employed as night telephone operator at the local telephone company and bookkeeper/clerk at the family business, Farmers...

Mar 26, 2017

James Austin, age 76, of Irene, SD and formerly of Pierre, SD passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Sunset Manor Care Center, Irene, SD.

Burial of his cremated remains will take place on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pierre, SD.

Mar 25, 2017

Irene Gillette, age 101 of Menno, SD passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Menno, SD with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service...

Mar 24, 2017

Merlyn Lee Pugh, age 92, of Yankton, SD passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence. Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD with a Video Tribute and Scripture service at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran...

Mar 23, 2017

Imogene Espedal, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Angels took this loving and gentle soul home March 23, 2017 at the age of 69 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

She was born September 27, 1947 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Imogene was a 24...

Mar 21, 2017

Full obituary and service details will be announced at a later date.

Mar 13, 2017

Kenneth "Ken" Halverson, M.D., 88, of Yankton, South Dakota passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 13, 2017 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Memorial services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Yankton with Reverend Ron Johnson officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be from 5:00 to...

Mar 5, 2017

Deloris Schaeffer, age 78 of Menno, SD passed away Sunday, March 05, 2017 at Freeman Regional Health Services, Freeman, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno, SD with Rev. Steve Moerman officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD. Visitations will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday,...

Mar 3, 2017

Saul, Kylee Colleen

Kylee Colleen Saul (Kimimna Wakan Wi – Sacred Butterfly Woman), age 2, journeyed into the spirit world on March 3, 2017.

Visitations will begin at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 and continue until the time of the service on Thursday. A Prayer service will be Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00...