Obituaries

Nov 24, 2025

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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...

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...

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!

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 24, 2025

Shirley E. Dreher, age 94, a lifetime resident of Clark County, died at Avantara Clark on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30 am at the Furness Funeral Home of Clark with Pastor Randy Bader officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Furness Funeral Home....

Aug 23, 2025

Marvine Juliette Obermeier, age 93, of Watertown, SD, formerly of Clark, SD, passed away on August 23, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Furness Funeral Home of Clark.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 2:00 pm at...

Aug 18, 2025

Larry Parliament, age 82 of Watertown, died peacefully early Monday morning, August 18, 2025

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11 AM at Cornerstone Church of Watertown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Following a lunch, burial will be at Prairie Hill Cemetery of rural Bradley,...

Aug 7, 2025

A celebration of life will be held for Ramona White Moe-Ustrud on Tuesday, August 12th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Second Street Station in Watertown, SD. A short program will take place at 5:00 pm, officiated by Pastor Leland Armbright.

Ramona passed away at age 97 on August 7, 2025, in her...