Steven "Chopper" Johnson
Jul 18, 2016
Steven “Chopper” Johnson, age 65, of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 18, 2016 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.
Chopper was born on May 8, 1951 to Clark F. Johnson, MD and Elizabeth Drier Johnson in Yankton, SD. He attended Sacred Heart School, graduated from Yankton High School in 1969 and from Dakota State...
Patricia Arlene Bender
Jul 17, 2016
Mom was born August 31, 1945 in Duncan, OK to Arlie and Willie Mae Horner. At age 13, Pat made her profession of faith committing her life to our Lord and was baptized at age 16 in the First Baptist Church of Duncan, OK where she was the youngest member of the church choir. She graduated as an honor...
Juli Elaine (Belcher) Wilcox
Jul 16, 2016
Juli Elaine (Belcher) Wilcox, age 70, of Yankton, SD took the final bow in her life story on July 16, 2016 at the Sister James Nursing Home, following a tenacious struggle with health issues after a lung transplant in 2009. She was surrounded by friends and her nephew, David, whom she adored. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday,...
Albert O. "Al" Dutcher
Jul 14, 2016
DUTCHER, ALBERT O.
Albert O. Dutcher, age 96 of Yankton passed away early Thursday morning, July 14, 2016 at the Human Services Center, Yankton.
You always knew where you were with Albert! And you always knew where he was standing on everything else. He was open about his opinions and willing to engage...
Eleanora D. Schultz
Jul 11, 2016
SCHULTZ ELEANORA
Eleanora D. Schultz age 82 of Menno, SD passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at the Freeman Regional Health Services Hospital, Freeman, SD. The Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel is assisting with the service details. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.
Eleanora was born January 11, 1934 in Menno, SD to Henry...
Thomas J. "Tom" Fejfar
Jul 8, 2016
FEJFAR, THOMAS J.
Thomas Fejfar, age 68, of Yankton passed away on July 8, 2016, at Avera Sister James Hospice House due to complications from renal failure and prostate cancer.
Thomas John Fejfar was born on March 21, 1948, in Yankton to Robert J. and Sylvia G. (Hlavac) Fejfar. He graduated from Sacred Heart School...
Leon H. Goehring
Jul 4, 2016
Leon H. Goehring, age 98 of Menno passed away on July 4, 2016 at Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno.
Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno is in care of the arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Marvin Goehring, Howard Goehring, Merle Goehring, George Goehring, Larry Goehring, Brian Goehring, and...
Brian L. Larsen
Jul 1, 2016
LARSEN BRIAN L
Brian L. Larsen, age 56 of Yankton, SD, passed away Friday, July 01, 2016 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD after a short battle with cancer.
Brian L. Larsen was born July 18, 1959 in Yankton, SD to Richard and Mary Ann (Pick) Larsen. His early childhood years were spent in...
Rhonda L. Stucker
Jun 29, 2016
Rhonda L. Stucker, age 57 went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.
Rhonda Lynn Pruitt was born January 14, 1959 in Riverside, CA to Ralph E. and Ella Louise (Stone) Pruitt.
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Marvin W. Wilcox
Jun 28, 2016
The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting with the service details. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.
Marvin Wayne Wilcox, a South Dakota native born to parents Fred and Wilma (Bates) Wilcox in Stickney, SD on July 24th, 1925. Marvin moved to Mission Hill with his parents in 1935 and attended the Welby...
Joanne M. Trudell
Jun 27, 2016
TRUDELL JOANNE
Joanne Trudell, age 80, of Yankton, SD passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at her residence.
On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.
Honorary urn bearers will be Gaylon Young, Duane Young, Alex Ramirez, Nick Woods, and Larry Woods.
JoAnne M....
Josephine A. Barger
Jun 25, 2016
Josephine was born on June 3, 1921 on the family farm near Tabor, SD to Mads and Mary (Roth) Smith. She grew up near Tabor, attended Breezy Hill Grade School and Elm Grove Sunday School. She graduated from Tabor High School, attended Mount Marty College and earned her teaching certificate, then went on to teach school for three years....
Vina E Hill
Jun 24, 2016
HILL, VINA E.
Vina E. Hill, age 82, of Yankton, SD passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor (Avera), Wakonda, SD. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.
Pallbearers will be Eric Hohman, Vern Hill, Larry Wilson, Terry Hill, Robert Hill, Rick Hill, Steve Vlk, and Terry...
Julie A Munson
Jun 23, 2016
Julie A. Munson, age 77 of Yankton passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.
Julie A. (Morstad) Munson was born September 25, 1938, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her parents were Grant and Cleo (Conklin) Morstad. She was baptized and confirmed at...
John Edward "Johnny" Bos
Jun 23, 2016
John Edward Bos dies at age 78 to join his lovely wife of 56 years.
He is survived by his children, Randy (Michelle)Bos, Taunya (Doug)Yaeger, Ralph (Dana)Bos and Jon (Rebecca)Bos his grandchildren, Randi Jo, Elisa, Ben, Margo, Erin, Emily, Eli, Taylor and Matthew and his great grandchildren, Andrew, Jeffrey and Erik and his brothers, Clarence...
Warren L. Stocking
Jun 20, 2016
Warren was born August 30, 1953, in Crofton NE to Charlotte J (Gregg) Stocking and Lowell Stocking. Warren graduate from Crofton, NE in 1972. He married Gail P. (Hieb) Ogren on May 22, 1992. Early in his life, he worked in construction, worked for Cimpl Meats for many years, and was a guard for the State of SD for...
Luella Nusz Handel
Jun 19, 2016
LuElla (Stern) Nusz Handel was born May 19, 1920 to Joseph and Magdalena (Pfeifle) Stern at home in Wolf Creek Township, Hutchinson County, rural Freeman, SD, one of a set of twins. Her sister, Arlanda Hermina, died at 5-1/2 months. LuElla was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended a rural school and after her family moved...
Roland H. Bender
Jun 18, 2016
BENDER ROLAND
Roland H. Bender, age 77, of Menno, SD passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Freeman Regional Health Services, Freeman, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno, SD with Rev. Steve Moerman officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery with Military graveside rites by...
Betty Jean Peitz
Jun 17, 2016
Betty Jean was born January 18, 1939 at Fordyce, NE to Alphonse and Albina (Blaschke) Schrempp. She married Lawrence (Buddy) Peitz on August 27, 1957. Betty was a selfless, compassionate and faithful woman of God. She was a caregiver, not only in profession, but also in life. Anyone she crossed paths with felt her genuine love and appreciation. She...
Daryl R. Stephenson, Md
Jun 16, 2016
Daryl was born to Omer Carlisle Carlyle and Stella Pauline Stephenson in Thurman, IA on January 27, 1935. He contracted polio as a teenager which left him on crutches or in a wheelchair the rest of his life, but also blessed him with a passion to become a physician. He grew up and attended primary school in Omaha, NE,...
