Service of Remembrance
2025
Please join us for a Service of Remembrance on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Furness Funeral Home for a time to reflect and remember those who are not here to celebrate the holidays with us this year. Whether you have lost a loved one in the recent year or in the past, we invite you to...
Dallas Wheeler
Dec 5, 2025
Dallas Wheeler, of Watertown, passed away on December 5, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Furness Funeral Home in Clark. A Celebration of Dallas's life will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Second Street Station in Watertown from 5:00 until 8:00...
Larry Arthur Lynch
Nov 30, 2025
**Please note that services for Larry Lynch have slight changes due to the forecasted weather. Visitation time will remain the same as scheduled. The Mass of Christian Burial will proceed at the scheduled time, however, lunch will be held at the St. Michael Catholic Church Fellowship Hall instead of the Bradley Community Center. Burial will take place following the meal...
Marylee Framstad
Nov 28, 2025
Marylee Ann Framstad, age 79, of DeSmet, died at home on Friday, November 28, 2025, of an apparent heart attack. A graveside service will be held in the spring of 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Bryant. Furness Funeral Home of Clark is assisting the Framstad family with arrangements.
Marylee Framstad was born on January 8, 1946, the daughter of...
Richard Lee Pederson
Nov 24, 2025
Richard Lee Pederson, fondly known as "Dick," was born on March 17, 1947, and passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, in Watertown, South Dakota. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication that he cherished throughout his life.
Dick completed his education at Clark High School before serving his country with honor in the United States Air Force...
Robert "Robbie" Anderson
Nov 22, 2025
Robert "Robbie" Anderson, 61, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the Avantara Lake Norden Care Center. There are currently no funeral services planned. Furness Funeral Home is assisting the Anderson family with arrangements.
Dorothy Jean Miller
Nov 15, 2025
Dorothy Miller, 91, of Willow Lake, passed away on November 15, 2025, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Willow Lake Evangelical Church in Willow Lake, SD. Burial will immediately follow the service at Collins Cemetery in Willow Lake. All are invited back to the...
Shirrell Mortenson
Nov 14, 2025
Shirrell Ann Mortenson, born on April 16, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Willow Lake, South Dakota surrounded by her loving family. A dedicated career woman, Shirrell was a nurse who also ventured into various businesses throughout her life, showcasing her remarkable work ethic and commitment to her endeavors.
Shirrell was the beloved daughter of Mary...
2025 Veterans' Day Tribute
Nov 9, 2025
Please plan to watch this wonderful tribute to recognize and honor our local veterans! Thanks to all who have served our country!!
Video tribute brought to you by Furness Funeral Home.
**If you have any veterans with local affiliation, please email us at staff@furnessfuneralhome.com . Thanks!
John Foiles
Nov 6, 2025
John Foiles, of Clark SD, formerly of Logan Township, passed away on the evening of November 6, 2025 at the age of 101 years and four months. Visitation will be Thursday, November 13th 5-7pm at Furness Funeral Home, Clark and a Celebration of Life will be held Friday, November 14th,10:30am at the Clark United Methodist Church, the Reverand Kim Hastings...
Jake Guest
Oct 31, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jake Douglas Guest, who departed this life on October 31, 2025 at the age of 48. He was born on March 12, 1977 to John Guest, Sr. and Janet (Spiczka) Guest.
Jake attended Clark School, participated in FFA and graduated in 1996. Â ...
Terry V. Mudgett
Oct 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Mudgett, age 70, of Clark, who left this world peacefully on October 28, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by the love of his family.
Terry was born on November 30, 1954, to Harland and...
Joanne Isaak
Oct 14, 2025
Joanne Isaak, formerly of Clark, passed away in Idaho. A time of visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Furness Funeral Home from 9am until 12pm. Following visitation, family will travel to Kulm, North Dakota where burial will take place at the Seventh Day Adventist Kulm Cemetery.
Joanne Isaak, a cherished member of the Clark community, passed away...
Michele Pickrel
Oct 10, 2025
Michele J. Pickrel, 55, of Clark, passed away on October 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Furness Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. A time of visitation will precede the memorial service from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Furness Funeral Home of Clark has been...
Lester Fryett
Sep 29, 2025
Lester Fryett, 82, of Florence, South Dakota, passed away on September 29, 2025, at the Prairie Lakes Hospital. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on October 11, 2025, at Furness Funeral Home in Clark. Following visitation, burial will take place at Prairie Hill Cemetery in Bradley, SD, where military honors...
Arlene Brower
Sep 21, 2025
Arlene Brower passed away peacefully in her home, right where she wanted to be, early Sunday morning September 21st.
She was born Arlene Helen Kelzer March 2, 1950, at the Watertown Hospital to Edward and Viola (Bruns) Kelzer. Arlene grew up in "the city" ransacking the park, making prank phone calls, and relentlessly being picked on by...
Susan Olson
Sep 19, 2025
Susan Olson, age 73 and wife of Don Olson, of Bradley, died at home with family by her side on Friday, September 19, 2025. A time of visitation will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Furness Funeral Home. A private interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Bradley at a...
Carla Bobzien
Sep 13, 2025
Carla Bobzien, of Clark, passed away on September 15, 2025. Following Carla's wishes, there will be no services held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Furness Funeral Home of Clark, SD.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Furness Funeral Home for forwarding to the Bobzien family:
The Family of Carla Bobzien C/O Furness Funeral Home...
Karen Emel
Aug 24, 2025
The Celebration of Life for Karen Emel will be live streamed on the Furness Funeral Home Facebook page. This can be found by going to Facebook, searching "Furness Funeral Home", and the video will be the first video on the page. The video will also be downloaded and put onto this website following the service. If you...
Julia Maas
Aug 24, 2025
Julia Maas, 97, of Crocker, passed away on August 24, 2025, at the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Crocker Lutheran Church in Crocker, with interment immediately following the service at St. Thomas Cemetery in Crocker. A meal and time of fellowship...