Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 5, 2017

Al H. Fisher, Jr., age 69 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.

On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Al was born November 4, 1947 in Scottsbluff, NE to Al and Dorothy (Reford) Fisher, Sr. Al moved to Winner, SD with his father...

Feb 5, 2017

JAMES, MARCELLA

Marcella “Marcie” James, 59, of Santee, Nebraska passed away on February 5, 2017. Wake services will be held on Tuesday February 7, 2017 and Wednesday February 8, 2017 at 7:30PM at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center in Santee, Nebraska. Funeral services will follow on Thursday February 9, 2017 at 1PM with the burial at the...

Feb 2, 2017

Pallbearers will be Brian Beran, Brenda Beran, Joe Bruna, Dave Fryda, Mark Povondra, and Dennis Vellek. Honorary pallbearers will be Amy Beran, Braden Beran, Maxwell Beran, Crystal Povondra and members of the Czech Heritage Preservation Society, Inc. Emil passed away on February 2, 2017 at Majestic Bluffs Hospice in Yankton. He was living alone at his home in Tabor until...

Jan 30, 2017

Mary Ann Barnes, age 90 of Yankton passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Larry Regynski officiating. A lunch will be served immediately following the Mass followed by burial at 1:45 PM in the...

Jan 30, 2017

Hazel Fern (Schlack) Bertsch, age 101 of Menno, SD passed away peacefully Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls, SD with her family by her side. On-line condolences can be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Hazel was born on March 29, 1915, at the family farm in Arlington, SD, to Fred and Louise...

Jan 29, 2017

List, Dorothy Dorothy List, age 90 of Yankton (formerly of Scotland), SD passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers are Don List, Gene List, Ronnie Doering, Jason Sternhagen, Nick Sterhagen and Grant Sternhagen. Mrs. List was born on February 27th 1926 to Fred and Theresa...

Jan 28, 2017

Layton Ferwerda, age 82 of Yankton, SD passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD in the presence of loved ones. Online condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Layton was born in Springfield, SD to Martin and Sarah (Oliver) Ferwerda on December 18, 1934. He graduated Springfield High School...

Jan 27, 2017

KERL, DERRELL

Derrell David Kerl, age 62 of Yankton passed away Saturday, January 27, 2017 at Cedar Village in Yankton, SD. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday (today) at the Cedar Village in Yankton with Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating. Services and burial will be in the National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD...

Jan 24, 2017

Wohlenberg, Mary Mary Frances, “Marifran,” Wohlenberg, 94, of Yankton, South Dakota, passed away on January 24 in the Avera Majestic Bluffs Nursing Home. Visitation will be held at the church one-half hour prior to the service. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD is assisting with the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Marifran was born on November...

Jan 23, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” L. Dolney, age 63 of Centerville and formerly of Yankton, SD passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 23, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Jim Mors officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories, Yankton, SD. Visitations will begin...

Jan 22, 2017

Agnes L. Hagen, age 93, of Yankton, SD passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.

Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD is assisting with the service details. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Agnes was born in rural Volin, SD to Ludvig...

Jan 20, 2017

Frank H. Simet, age 88 of Lake Andes, SD passed away Fridy, January 20, 2017 at the Avera Sunset Manor, Irene, SD. Arrangements are pending under the care of the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton. Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Jan 19, 2017

MALSON THOMAS

Thomas (Tom) Malson, age 41, of Avon, SD, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home. Tom's address was Avon but he considered Tyndall his hometown. A memorial service will be 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tyndall, SD with Pastor Scott Alderink officiating. Visitations will...

Jan 16, 2017

HUNTER, DUANE HAROLD

Duane Harold Hunter, age 79 of Yankton passed away unexpected at his home. A Celebration of Duane’s Life will be at a later date.

Arrangements are pending under the care of the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton. Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Duane...

Jan 14, 2017

Andrew “Drew” Baily was born August 17, 1979 in Yankton, SD to Gregg & Laurie Baily. Drew graduated from Crofton High School in 1999. While in high school, he participated in football, basketball and golf. Growing up, Drew played youth baseball for Fordyce and Beaver Creek. After high school, Drew moved to Yankton and worked at Abilities Building Services until...

Jan 14, 2017

Rosemary Vlasak, age 66 of Phoenix, AZ and formerly of Lesterville, SD passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Dobson Home Hospice of the Valley in Chandler, AZ. Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel in Tabor, SD beginning at 5 PM with the wake at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will...