Forest (Maxwell) Helgerson
Jan 7, 2026
Forest (Maxwell) Helgerson, age 24, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
A private celebration of his life will be held later. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.
Sherrie Lee Barnes
Jan 7, 2026
Sherrie Lee Barnes, age 62, of Irene, South Dakota, died unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
A celebration of Sherrie’s life will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.
Sherrie was born on December 5, 1963 in Osmond, Nebraska to Hans and Deanna...
Gerald "Jerry" Kleinschmit Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Kleinschmit Jr., age 76, of Yankton, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Angelhaus East in Yankton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton with Reverend Thi Pham officiating. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Bow Valley,...
Erma Joy Dusterhoft
Jan 6, 2026
Erma Joy Dusterhoft, age 89, of Yankton, South Dakota died on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Pastor Nate Moore officiating. Burial will be at the Aten Cemetery in Aten, Nebraska following the...
Marjorie L. Van Goor
Jan 4, 2026
Marjorie L. Van Goor, age 100, of Longmont, Colorado and formerly of Yankton, South Dakota, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Life Care Center in Longmont, Colorado.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with the Most Reverend Don Kettler presiding and Reverend Bob Lacey concelebrating....
Gerald "Jerry" K. Hoffart
Dec 28, 2025
Gerald K. “Jerry” Hoffart, age 81 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Kevin Vogel officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s cemetery...
Dolores J. Meier
Dec 28, 2025
Dolores J. Meier, age 91 of Coleridge, Nebraska died on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the Osmond General Hospital in Osmond, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Coleridge with the Rev. Terry Buol officiating. Burial will be at the Coleridge City Cemetery at a later...
Robert D. Buckman
Dec 22, 2025
Robert Dale Buckman, 90, peacefully passed away December 22, 2025, at the Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Vangen Lutheran Cemetery in Mission Hill, South Dakota. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton, South Dakota....
John "JT" Thompson
Dec 21, 2025
John “JT” Thompson, 78 of Gilbert, Arizona and formerly of Yankton, South Dakota passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. John was born on September 14, 1947 in Yankton, South Dakota to Elmer and Helen (Krovoza) Thompson.
John grew up in Yankton and attended YHS, where he was involved in all kinds of activities:...
Gary Lee Lute
Dec 18, 2025
Gary Lee Lute, age 91 of Laurel, Nebraska died on Thursday December 18, 2025 at his residence.
Funeral services will be on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Community Church in Laurel with the Rev. Chris Clinchard officiating. Burial will be at the Laurel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday morning, at church, from 9-11:00 a.m. Arrangements are...
Mark A. Stucky
Dec 15, 2025
Mark A. Stucky, age 66, of Walsenburg, Colorado and formerly of Yankton, South Dakota, died on Monday, December 15, 2025 at his home.
A memorial service for Mark will be held at 2:00 PM, on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Dani Jo Bierwagen officiating. Interment will be in the Garden of Memories...
Robert "Bob" B. Yost
Dec 14, 2025
Robert Bruce Yost, age 89 of Coleridge, Nebraska died on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Coleridge with the Rev. Marilyn Hasemann officiating. Burial will be at the Coleridge City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, at church, from...
John D. King Jr.
Dec 12, 2025
John D. King Jr., age 76, died on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, South Dakota.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Dean Schroeder officiating. Interment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery Columbarium in Yankton. The family...
Gordon James Smith
Dec 11, 2025
Gordon James Smith, age 86, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with Reverend Jeff Otterman and Pastor Herb Wounded Head officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in...
Steve "Muggsy" Murray
Dec 11, 2025
Steve “Muggsy” Murray, age 72, beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at his home in Yankton and went to be with his Lord and Savior.
A celebration of his life will be held at 7:00 PM, on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Jeff Otterman...
Alburn "Al" Wiebelhaus
Dec 9, 2025
Alburn “Al” Wiebelhaus, age 89 of Fordyce, Nebraska died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Accura Healthcare Center in Hartington, NE.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce with the Rev. Jim Keiter officiating. Burial will be at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on...
Thomas Allen Becker
Dec 8, 2025
Thomas A. Becker, age 72 of Lincoln, Nebraska and formerly of St. Helena, Nebraska died after a short illness in Lincoln, NE. He is the son of Jerome and Mildred Becker.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family (Immaculate Conception) Catholic Church in St. Helena, Nebraska with the...
David S. Frerichs
Dec 1, 2025
David S. Frerichs, age 79 of Coleridge, Nebraska died on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the Osmond General Hospital in Osmond, NE.
Funeral services will be on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Coleridge with Rev. Marilyn Hasemann officiating. Burial will be at Lawn Ridge Cemetery in Coleridge. Visitation will be on Sunday, at church,...
Richard "Rick" E. Adkins Jr.
Nov 29, 2025
Richard “Rick” E. Adkins Jr., age 82 of Laurel, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be on Monday December 8, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Community Church in Laurel with the Rev. Chris Clinchard officiating. Burial will be at the Laurel Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday,...
Tammy Van Sickle
Nov 27, 2025
Tammy Van Sickle, aged 64 of Yankton, South Dakota, died Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton, South Dakota.
Tammy Van Sickle was born June 27, 1961 in...
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