Wintz Funeral Home


Obituaries

Wintz Funeral Home


Obituaries

Wintz Funeral Home


Obituaries

Chevy Scott Gores

Chevy Scott Gores

May 20, 2026

Chevy Scott Gores, age 8, passed away silently in the peace of his home, surrounded by the love of those who cherished him deeply. Though his time on earth was far too short, his life was filled with love, courage, and moments that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on...

Lester James Six Toes

Lester James Six Toes

May 20, 2026

Lester James Six Toes, age 78, of Vermillion, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.

A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

Dorothy Jeannette Wuebben

Dorothy Jeannette Wuebben

May 18, 2026

Dorothy J. Wuebben, age 54, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026 at her residence in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

Dorothy was born on July 27, 1971 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert Mattingly...

Stanley J. Sudbeck

Stanley J. Sudbeck

May 18, 2026

Stanley Joseph "Stan" Sudbeck age 69 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, May 22, 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...

Betty Lou Andresen

Betty Lou Andresen

May 15, 2026

Betty Lou Andresen, age 93 of Coleridge, Nebraska and formerly of Hartington, died on Friday morning, May 15, 2026 at Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge.

Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartington with the Rev. Amanda Talley officiating. Burial will be at the Hartington City Cemetery. Visitation will...

Aldine V. Mayer

Aldine V. Mayer

May 13, 2026

Aldine V. Mayer, age 98, of Gayville, South Dakota died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Gayville Lutheran Church in Gayville, South Dakota with Reverend David Bentz officiating. Burial will be in the Gayville Cemetery. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00...

Phyllis R. Koch

Phyllis R. Koch

May 10, 2026

Phyllis R. Koch, age 102 of Coleridge, NE and formerly of St. James, Nebraska died on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family (Sacred Heart) Catholic Church in Wynot, NE with Rev. Owen Korte officiating. Burial will be at...

Joan A. Jueden

Joan A. Jueden

May 8, 2026

Joan A. Jueden, age 92, of Hartington, Nebraska died on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska.

A private family service will be held and arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton, South Dakota.

Joan Allene was born on August 23, 1933 in Hartington, Nebraska to Allan and...

Carl "Bud" Waters

Carl "Bud" Waters

May 8, 2026

Carl “Bud” Waters, age 73, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Friday, May 8, 2026, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota, with Reverend Jerry Webber officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Merlin Johnson

Merlin Johnson

May 7, 2026

Merlin “Merl” Johnson, age 82, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with Reverend Dani Jo Bierwagen officiating. Burial will be in the Hartington City Cemetery in Hartington, Nebraska. Visitation is...

Barbara Marie Harts

Barbara Marie Harts

May 6, 2026

Barbara Marie Harts, a beloved sister, cherished aunt, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, in Yankton, South Dakota, at the age of 84.

A graveside service will be 11:00AM on May 23, 2026, at the Mission Hill Cemetery in Mission Hill South Dakota. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation...

Michael Earl Rotherham

Michael Earl Rotherham

May 3, 2026

Michael Earl Rotherham, age 60, of Yankton, South Dakota, died on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM, on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Pastor Jeff Mueller officiating. Interment will take place at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at a...

Susan Shannon

Susan Shannon

May 3, 2026

Susan Rae (Shoemaker) Shannon, age 79, of Yankton, South Dakota, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Christ Episcopal Church in Yankton, with Reverend Mike Newago officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Susan Shoemaker, born on November 4,...

Kendall C. Blumer

Kendall C. Blumer

May 1, 2026

Kendall C. Blumer, age 89, of Yankton, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Jacob Bobby officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of...

S. Kathleen Crowley

S. Kathleen Crowley

Apr 29, 2026

S. Kathleen Crowley, OSB, 93, died on the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena, her patron saint, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. A wake service will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, May 3, 2026 and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 4, both in Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel in Yankton, South Dakota. Burial...

Curtis Lich

Curtis Lich

Apr 29, 2026

Curtis J. Lich, age 43 of Coleridge, Nebraska died on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life service honoring Curtis will be held at a later date.

Curtis James was born on August 21, 1982 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Terry Dale and Darlene Faye (Groeteluschen) Lich. He grew up in Madison, Nebraska and worked for IDFI in Sioux...

Judith "Judy" Hahne

Judith "Judy" Hahne

Apr 26, 2026

Judith "Judy" Irene Hahne, age 83 of Coleridge, Nebraska died on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk, NE.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Coleridge with the Rev. Kevin Vogle officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Coleridge. Visitation...

Janice M. Casey

Janice M. Casey

Apr 23, 2026

Janice M. Casey, age 90 of Laurel, Nebraska died on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at her residence.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Laurel with the Rev. David Liewer officiating. Burial will be at the Laurel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until...

Cindy Kay Wuestewald

Cindy Kay Wuestewald

Apr 20, 2026

Cindy Wuestewald, age 67, of Yankton, South Dakota died on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Dani Jo Bierwagen officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Cindy was...

Guojun Han

Guojun Han

Apr 17, 2026

Guojun Han, age 72, of Yankton, South Dakota, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 17, 2026.

No local services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton, South Dakota.