Obituary Listing

Apr 23, 2016

Geneva A. Mueller, age 96, of Yankton, SD passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Geneva was born December 4, 1919 at rural Hartington, NE. to Gerhard and Rose (Weibelhaus) Kuehn. At the age of six her parents moved to a farm west of Yankton....

Apr 21, 2016

Dorothy was born September 21, 1920 to Frank and Antoinette (Foerster) Heimes in rural Hartington, NE. She married Lawrence Tramp at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Menominee, NE on June 5, 1939 where they resided. Dorothy was a member of the Catholic Daughters, The Ladies Guild and Oblates of St. Benedict and The Rosary Club. Some of Dorothy’s many...

Apr 20, 2016

Bob was born October 27, 1927 in Yankton, SD to William and Helen (Stibral) Moore. He grew up and spent his entire life in the Yankton area. He married Lorraine Davis on June 21, 1948 and to that union, five children were born.

On November 8, 1944 Bob enlisted in the United State Navy serving...

Apr 18, 2016

Barbara (Bruget) Berntson was born in Volin, SD to Jorgen and Helena (Pfeiffer) Bruget on August 25, 1918. She graduated from Volin High School in 1936 and attended Springfield Normal and received a teaching certificate. She taught at Prospect Hill Country School, Alcester, SD for three years and at Willow Dale, Yankton, SD for one and one-half years. Barbara...

Apr 17, 2016

Elsie was born February 26, 1926 to Joseph and Frances (Brada) Maruska on the family farm near Vodnany, rural Scotland. She was baptized on March 19, 1926 and confirmed in Vodnany, rural Scotland. She started high school in Scotland and had to quit when her mother became ill, she later attained her GED. Elsie married Joseph J. Behensky on...

Apr 16, 2016

Clarence William Konken was born on December 17, 1928 to John & Selma (Wittler) Konken at home on the family farm. He grew up north of Coleridge. He attended country school through the 8th grade. He married Betty Burrus, August 10th 1950. To this union 4 children were born. They farmed northwest of Hartington. He also enjoyed auctioneering and...

Apr 14, 2016

Elaine was born on August 16, 1945 to Carl and Margaret (Kain) Olson in Vermillion, SD. She attended Meckling Consolidated School. She graduated from University of South Dakota receiving her Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in English in 1967 and a Master’s Degree in English in 1968. She continued her education attending Mount Marty College receiving her Bachelor’s Degree of...

Apr 14, 2016

Larry was born May 31, 1937 to James and Anna (Hnilo) Carda of Tabor, SD. He graduated from Tabor High School in 1945. He served his country in the Army National Guard from 1955 to 1963. He married Darlene Kozak on July 2, 1958. To this union, 4 daughters were born. He worked for a time as an electrician...

Apr 9, 2016

Roger Mensch, age 70 of Menno passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 9, 2016 from injuries due to an accident.

On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers will be Mike Walter, Maynard Streyle, Dave Mensch, Jai Walter, Ron Gylfe and Duane Hoff.

Roger was born on July 25, 1945 to LaVerne and Hulda (Kirschenman) Mensch...

Apr 9, 2016

Frances E. Madson, Yankton passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD at the age of 95 years, 2 months, and 2 days.

Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Pallbearers will be Chad Madson, Bret Madson,...

Apr 2, 2016

Helen Marie Kokes was born February 15, 1933 to Charles and Marie (Kozak) Novak on the family farm east of Tabor. She attended Petrik rural school through the eighth grade. She worked at home on the farm and was employed at Red Owl in Yankton, SD. Helen married Donald Kokes on October 6, 1959 in Tabor, SD. They farmed north...

Mar 30, 2016

Kevin was born June 1, 1960 in Georgetown, KY to George J. and Johnnie (Hill) Stucker.

After graduating from high school in Shelbyville, KY, Kevin moved to South Dakota, a place he’d come to love after spending many vacations there with his parents and sister.

He married the love of his life, Rhonda Pruitt on...

Mar 29, 2016

Pibal, Wayne Sr.

Honorary pallbearers are Eugene List, Dale List, David Pibal, Melvin Pibal, John Pibal, Tom Pibal, Richard Pibal, Gerald Pibal, Alan Pibal, Gary Kuchta, Randy Bouska, Harlan Latimer, Bob Jensen, Lloyd Gehm, Bob Moderegger and Dale Hacecky.

Wayne Pibal was born to Charles and Lillian (Hale) Pibal on January 24, 1941 at Sacred...

Mar 28, 2016

VANECEK ALVIN J

Alvin was born January 7, 1927 in rural Tabor, SD to James and Lillian (Hlavac) Vanecek. He attended Elm View School, then assisted his father on the farm. He married Mary Ann Barger on April 11, 1950 at St. Wenceslaus Church, Tabor, SD. Alvin farmed all his life. He enjoyed raising cattle, listening to...

Mar 18, 2016

KINCAID FRANK EUGENE

Frank Eugene Kincaid, age 69, of Yankton, SD passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Larry Regynski officiating. Burial to follow with Military graveside rites by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW...

Mar 17, 2016

Darrell D. Olson, age 70 of Gayville passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton. Memorial Services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton. Burial of Darrell’s cremated remains will be in the Gayville Cemetery with Military Graveside rites by the Rudolph Christensen American Legion Post #237...

Mar 17, 2016

Paul Elwin Basham, age 89 of Yankton, SD passed away at his home at Majestic Bluffs Assisted Living. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Larry Regynski officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, SD with Military graveside rites by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post...

Mar 15, 2016

LeRoy was born in Yankton County, SD on February 15, 1930 to Eugene and Emma (Kost) Kirschenman. He married Betty Watson on October 21, 1953. LeRoy lived and farmed on the Kirschenman family homestead in northern Yankton County all his life, until moving to Menno in 2013. He remained active helping on the farm however he could until his...

Mar 14, 2016

Howard James Relf, a longtime resident of Yankton departed his earthly ties on March 14, 2016 after 91 welcome years.

Howard was born near Flandreau, South Dakota as the middle son of Mabel and Wesley Relf.

Howard’s greatest joys in life surrounded his four surviving sons, his grandchildren, his Boston Terriers, Horses and observing bald...

Mar 14, 2016

Starlene Kay "Momma Star" Castellaw, 59, of Yankton SD passed away on March 14, 2016 at her residence.

Starlene was born in Bayard NE to the late Sidney Roy and Beverly Jane (Ronneker) Castellaw on March 27, 1956. She went to high school in Bayard NE. She worked as a caregiver for the state of...