Wintz Funeral Home


Obituaries

Wintz Funeral Home


Obituaries

Wintz Funeral Home


Obituaries

Alvin A. Munsch

Alvin A. Munsch

Jun 7, 2026

Alvin A. Munsch, age 91, of Yankton, South Dakota, died on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Arrangements are pending with the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

Aubrey Rose Willett

Aubrey Rose Willett

Jun 6, 2026

Aubrey Rose Willett, age 7, of Yankton, South Dakota, joined the angels in heaven on June 6, 2026, after complications following her tonsillectomy.

A memorial service will be 1:00 PM on June 20, 2026, at River City Assembly of God Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with Pastor Spencer Keroff officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial...

Larry Francis Schieffer

Larry Francis Schieffer

Jun 6, 2026

Larry Francis Schieffer, 83, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Banyan Montclair Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton, South Dakota with Reverend Thi Pham officiating. Burial will be at Beaver Creek Cemetery in rural Crofton, Nebraska following a...

Joel Vermuele

Joel Vermuele

Jun 5, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joel Vermuele, who died on June 5, 2026, from complications following a massive heart attack. Joel was 59 years old.

Born on July 22, 1966 in San Diego, California, Joel lived life with energy, passion, and a sense of adventure that touched everyone who knew him. From an early age,...

Lenard G. "Skinner" Johnson

Lenard G. "Skinner" Johnson

Jun 2, 2026

Lenard Gene "Skinner" Johnson, age 71 of Laurel, Nebraska died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Faith Health in Norfolk, NE.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in Laurel with the Rev. Charity Potter officiating. Burial will be at the Laurel Cemetery. Visitation is on Friday, at church, from 5-7:00...

David Edward Nitzschke

David Edward Nitzschke

May 31, 2026

David Edward “Dave” Nitzschke, age 84 of Garretson, SD and formerly of the McCook, SD - Sioux City, Iowa area entered eternal rest on Sunday morning May 31, 2026 at Palisade Healthcare in Garretson, SD.

There will be a visitation period with Dave's family on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Elks Club on 101 Tri View Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa...

Toney Earl Casey

Toney Earl Casey

May 28, 2026

Toney Earl Casey, age 71, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton, South Dakota.

A memorial service will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service on Thursday...

Sandra Jean Wallerstedt

Sandra Jean Wallerstedt

May 28, 2026

Sandra J. Wallerstedt. age 88, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.

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

Sandra J. Wallerstedt was born July 5, 1937, in Battle Creek, Iowa, to Russell...

Terry John Seiler

Terry John Seiler

May 26, 2026

Terry John Seiler, age 76, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on June 12, 2026, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with Reverend Tom Anderson officiating. Private family burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bonesteel,...

Henrietta Mauch

Henrietta Mauch

May 25, 2026

Henrietta Rose Mauch age 84 of Fordyce, Nebraska died peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026 at her residence with family at her side from cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Menominee, Nebraska with the Rev. David Liewer officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery in...

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, was born on April 12, 1948 and 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 11:00 AM on July 11, 2026, at Living Stone Apostolic Church in Vermillion, South Dakota with Pastor Harold Marshall...

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...