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Grant James Nielson

Grant James Nielson

Apr 10, 2020

NIELSON GRANT Grant Nielson, age 31, of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly, Friday, April 10, 2020 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Due to the current health restrictions, there will be a small visitation at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory, Yankton, SD followed by a private family funeral service at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 17, 2020 with Pastor...

Jill Schmidt

Jill Schmidt

Apr 7, 2020

Full Obituary To Be Posted Soon.

Barbara Williamson

Barbara Williamson

Apr 5, 2020

Barbara Williamson, age 61 of Yankton, SD passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Due to current healthcare precautions, no services are scheduled at this time. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory of Yankton is assisting the family.

Janice J. Blazevich

Janice J. Blazevich

Apr 5, 2020

Full obituary to be posted soon.

Gordon R. Thorson

Gordon R. Thorson

Apr 5, 2020

Gordon R. Thorson, age 88 of Yankton, and formerly of Clay County, SD passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton where he has resided for the past three years. Due to current healthcare precautions, there will be private graveside services for Gordon at Yankton Cemetery in Yankton...

Karen E. Vennard

Karen E. Vennard

Apr 4, 2020

Karen E. (Orr) Vennard, age 73 of Yankton, SD passed away at her home with family by her side on Saturday, April 4, 2020. At the request of Karen’s family there will be no services held at this time. A private service with close family will be held at a later date. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory of...

James J. Walloch

James J. Walloch

Apr 1, 2020

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Walloch, James

James Walloch, age 85 of Yankton, SD passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton.  Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Audrey  Locken

Audrey Locken

Mar 28, 2020

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LOCKEN AUDREY

Audrey Locken, age 87 of Yankton, SD passed away at home under hospice care on Saturday, March 28, 2020.  Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 18,...

Mikayla Waggoner

Mikayla Waggoner

Mar 28, 2020

Mikayla Waggoner age 27, of Yankton, SD passed away at her home unexpectedly. Due the current health restrictions there will be a Private family Memorial service. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at a later date. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & On-site Crematory, Yankton, SD is assisting with the service details. On line condolences may be sent...

Joe Zdenek

Joe Zdenek

Mar 28, 2020

ZDENEK, JOE

Joseph G. “Joe” Zdenek, age 93 of Yankton, SD passed away early Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Due to the current health restriction conditions a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held including family only will be 12:30 PM, Friday, April 3, 2020 with Rev. Anthony Urban...

John Hazen "Jc" Campbell

John Hazen "Jc" Campbell

Mar 24, 2020

Campbell, John

John Hazen. Campbell (JC), age 72 of Niobrara (Santee) NE, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center, Santee, NE with Ron Thomas Officiant. Visitations will begin Wednesday and continue...

Dan Wright Ping

Dan Wright Ping

Mar 23, 2020

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Dan Wright Ping, age 85 of Yankton, SD died Monday, March 23, 2020 at Avera Sister James Care Center.in Yankton. Private family memorial services with live streaming will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 6, 2020 at...

Audrey L. Denney

Audrey L. Denney

Mar 20, 2020

Audrey was born September 16, 1948 in Winnebago NE to Mildred Frazier and Toby Knudson. She was raised in Bazile Creek and attended school in Center NE. As she got older, her mother and siblings moved to Sioux City, Iowa in the South bottoms. A few short years later she met George RedOwl and they had 5 kids.

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Diana J. Steppat

Diana J. Steppat

Mar 14, 2020

Diana was born February 12, 1946 in Elmhurst, IL to Gilbert and Mildred (Beatty) Rasmussen. After graduating from high school in Palatine, IL, she attended The Elgin School of Beauty, graduating in 1970. Diana worked as a beautician in Illinois and in Iowa for several years. She met Harvey Steppat and they married on May 15, 1992 in Yankton,...

Audrey Pinkelman

Audrey Pinkelman

Mar 7, 2020

Audrey Jane Pinkelman was born on January 13, 1955 to Glenn and Norma (Ketter) Foster. She was one of seven siblings. She grew up near Obert, Nebraska. She attended Kelbert grade school and graduated from Hartington High in 1973.

Audrey was blessed with three daughters. In 1996 she married Daniel J. Pinkelman.

Audrey loved her...

Lois I. Modereger

Lois I. Modereger

Mar 6, 2020

Lois Ione Modereger, 93, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. She died quietly and peacefully with her daughter by her side. Lois was born to S. A. Boller and Agnes Anderson Boller on October 1, 1926 and married to Donald G. Modereger September16, 1945. As an only child, she soon realized she not only married the man but a...

Mary Ann  Vanecek

Mary Ann Vanecek

Feb 27, 2020

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VANECEK MARY ANN

Mary Ann Vanecek age 89 of Higginsville, MO and formerly of Tabor, SD passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Meyer Care Center, Higginsville, MO.  Memorial services...

Florence Larson

Florence Larson

Feb 27, 2020

LARSON FLORENCE

Florence Larson, age 91, of Canistota, SD and formerly of Mission Hill, SD passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society, Canistota, SD.

Flo was born August 3, 1928 to Otto and Margaret Peterson. She was raised on a farm near Westerville Store and attended school in rural Wakonda. She...

Adella Auch

Adella Auch

Feb 24, 2020

Adella was born on October 4, 1924 to Henry and Regina (Schaeffer) Oswald on the family farm southeast of Menno. She was baptized at Zion Evangelical Church on February 15, 1925 by Rev. Hoefs and confirmed on June 8, 1941 by Rev. Elgen Boegler. She attended Oswald School District 56 through the 8th grade and went on to graduate...

Reno R. Mettler

Reno R. Mettler

Feb 23, 2020

Reno Robert Mettler was born on November 16, 1927 on the family farm near Menno, SD to Edward and Elisabeth (Stoebner) Mettler. He was baptized in infancy on February 5, 1928 at Zion Reformed Church by Rev. William Huenemann. He was later confirmed on June 7, 1942 by Rev. William E. Korn at Zion Reformed Church. Reno attended rural...

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