Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 28, 2017

Yvonne “Vonnie” Luken, age 81 of Yankton, SD began her heavenly journey on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 departing from Sanford Vermillion Care Center, Vermillion, SD with loving family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, March 3, 2017 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Ken Lulf officiating. Burial will be in the...

Feb 20, 2017

Franklin “Frank” Osborn, age 84 of Mission Hill, SD passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton with his family by his side. Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton with Rev. Dave Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery with military graveside...

Feb 19, 2017

MANTZ ROSEMARY Rosemary Joy ‘Rose’ Mantz age 64 of North Sioux City, SD and formerly of Yankton, SD passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Assembly of God with Rev. Steve Schaible officiating. Burial will be approximately 3:30 PM, Thursday, February 23,...

Feb 15, 2017

Henry (Hank) J. Malik, age 88 of Fort Collins, CO formerly of Yankton, SD passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Fort Collins Good Samaritan Center, Fort Collins, CO. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Larry Regynski officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart...

Feb 15, 2017

Paula was born of Russian immigrant parents, Paul and Tofilia (Zezuefska) Sargent on April 3, 1916 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. After completion of high school, Paula enjoyed performing in Little Theater and sang in Chicago. She attended DePaul University and studied nutrition. This commitment to healthy living continued throughout her life when she prepared meals for her family. As time went...

Feb 12, 2017

During a blizzard on February 13, 1923, Viola Johanna was born to Fred and Rosina (nee Hein) Luikens on a farm northeast of Menno, SD. She was baptized on February 25, 1923 and confirmed on April 10, 1938 at Heilbron in Freeman, SD. She attended Heilbron’s parochial school three miles from her home which she walked to every day...

Feb 9, 2017

Rumie Phillip. Nusz, age 88 of Menno passed away Thursday, February 09, 2017 at his home. Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Rumie was born on March 20, 1928, to F. August and Martha (Ulmer) Nusz on their family farm east of Menno. He was baptized at Ebenezer Reformed Church and...

Feb 7, 2017

Marjorie M. Campbell, age 71 of Santee passed away Tuesday, February 07, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Bloomfield, NE. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center, Santee, NE. Burial will be in the Santee Sioux Nation Hobu Creek Cemetery, Lindy, NE. A prayer service will begin at 7:30...