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Betty Lou Huber

Betty Lou Huber

Jul 28, 2016

Huber, Betty

Betty Huber (Anderson, Rempp) age 83, of Yankton, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Urn Bearers are Corey Anderson, Trevor Anderson and Taylor O'Brien.

Betty was born to Frank and Julia Rempp on December 10, 1932 at Rural Mission Hill, South Dakota. Betty...

Charles L. Gilbery

Charles L. Gilbery

Jul 27, 2016

Charles was born in Pepin, Wisconsin to Fred and Eveline Gilbery on October 10th 1940. He went to high school at Lake Preston, SD and graduated in 1958. He enlisted into the navy following graduating high school. He worked as a telephone communications for pacific bell in the beginning ended with lucent technologies for 37 years. He enjoyed bowling,...

Landrey L. Leonard

Landrey L. Leonard

Jul 24, 2016

Landrey L. Leonard, age 27, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Landrey was born June 9, 1989 in Phoenix, AZ to Kolleen (Scheer) Want. He was well liked and known by many. He married Lindsey Yeager on March 21, 2015 in Yankton, SD. To this union, two children were born, Liam and Layton...

Lorraine R. Fisher

Lorraine R. Fisher

Jul 24, 2016

Lorraine R. Fisher, age 79, of Yankton, SD passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.

Lorraine R. Fisher was born in Blue Grass, ND on February 10, 1937 to Martin and Eugenia (Skalsky) Keller and was raised in the town of Hazelton, ND. Lorraine married Curtis Fisher on November 15,...

Betty Jean Jensen

Betty Jean Jensen

Jul 22, 2016

Betty was born August 23, 1933 in a farm house near Scotland, SD to Perry and Lena (Hewer) Roach. She lived in rural Utica area and attended eight years at Klimish School and four years at Yankton High School, graduating in 1951. She married Robert Jensen on August 11, 1951 in Malad, ID. Betty attended three months of college...

Dale John Kulhavy

Dale John Kulhavy

Jul 21, 2016

Kulhavy, Dale John

Dale John Kulhavy, age 64, of Yankton, SD passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his residence.

Dale John Kulhavy was born on December 16, 1951 to John and Anna (Kalkus) Kulhavy in Wagner, SD. He was the oldest of five children.

In 1970 he met Barbara Knittel, daughter of...

Steven "Chopper" Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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