Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Clark, South Dakota

Harry H. Horst

Harry H. Horst

Nov 8, 2023

Harry H. Horst, age 82, of Garden City, SD, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Prairie Lakes Hospital of Watertown, SD.

A visitation will be held on Saturday morning, November 11, 2023, from 10-12 noon at the Furness Funeral Home in Clark. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm at the Furness Funeral...

Jerone Whirledge

Jerone Whirledge

Oct 28, 2023

Jerone K. Whirledge, age 81, of Willow Lake, SD, loving mother of three, passed away at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD on October 28, 2023.

There will be no funeral services as Jerone's wishes are being honored. However; there will be a private graveside service for immediate family members only.

Jerone was born on...

Nellie Marie Bailey

Nellie Marie Bailey

Oct 27, 2023

Nellie Marie Bailey was born Nellie Marie Larson on May 6, 1924, in Bradley, SD to Elmer and Alta Larson. She had one younger sister Beverly, with whom she shared a rare and special bond.  Nellie departed this earthly world on October 27, 2023, at 7:20 am at the age of 99 with her beloved family by her side....

Donald "Donnie" Hagstrom

Donald "Donnie" Hagstrom

Oct 18, 2023

Donald "Donnie" Hagstrom, age 55, of Watertown, SD, formerly of Clark, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls with family by his side.

A visitation will be held at the Furness Funeral Home on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 1-3 PM.  A private family burial will be held later.

Donald...

Peter "Pete" Lipinski

Peter "Pete" Lipinski

Oct 15, 2023

Peter "Pete" Lipinski, age 65, of Clark, died at home on October 15, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Chaska, MN.

Furness Funeral Home of Clark is assisting the family with arrangements where there is an online registry at www.furnessfuneralhome.com.

David Martin Haugland

David Martin Haugland

Oct 13, 2023

David Haugland, age 90, of Watertown, formerly of Clark, died Friday, October 13, 2023 in Brookings, SD with family by his side.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 5-7 PM at Furness Funeral Home in Clark and one hour prior to funeral services. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM at...

Clair "Bud" Drayer

Clair "Bud" Drayer

Oct 10, 2023

Clair "Bud" Drayer, age 94, died peacefully with family at his side in Watertown, SD, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Doland United Methodist Church with a visitation to be held from 9-11 AM. Burial will follow at the Doland Cemetery....

John J Grosz Sr.

John J Grosz Sr.

Sep 28, 2023

John J Grosz Sr., age 74, of Silver Lake Colony, died peacefully Thursday morning, September 28, 2023, with family by his side at the Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD.

A wake service will be held at the Silver Lake Colony of Clark, SD on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM.

A funeral service...

Jon Edward Baldwin

Jon Edward Baldwin

Sep 19, 2023

Jon Edward Baldwin, 53, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away September 19, 2023, at Bayfront Health Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jon was born in Austin, MN, on November 5, 1969, the son of Darrel and Lorna Baldwin. When he was in first grade, the family moved to Clark, SD. Growing up, he enjoyed hunting and...

Alvin Blucher

Alvin Blucher

Sep 15, 2023

Alvin Blucher, age 90, Clark died Friday evening, September 15, 2023 at Avantara of Clark.

Furness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements where there is an online registry at www.furnessfuneralhome.com.

Loris N. Kannegieter

Loris N. Kannegieter

Aug 31, 2023

Loris N. Kannegieter, age 85, Lake Norden, formerly of the DeSmet/Willow Lake area, died late Thursday, August 31, 2023 in the Lake Norden Care and Rehabilitation Center at Lake Norden.

A Celebration of life memorial service will be held at the Lake Gospel Church in Willow Lake, SD on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM with...

Justina Waldner

Justina Waldner

Aug 23, 2023

Justina J. (Stahl) Waldner, age 93, died at home in Mayfield Colony on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Furness Funeral Home of Clark, SD where there is an online registry at www.furnessfuneralhome.com.

Dianne Olson

Dianne Olson

Aug 18, 2023

Dianne Olson, age 73, of Clark, died early Friday morning, August 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 5-7 PM at the Furness Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist...

Shirley Ann Erickson

Shirley Ann Erickson

Aug 16, 2023

Funeral services will be Monday, August 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Lake Gospel Church in Willow Lake with Pastors Steven Johnson and Dick Poppen officiating. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. and burial will be held at Collins Cemetery following the services. Refreshments will follow burial at the church. Shirley's funeral service may be viewed in...

Gayle Brekke

Gayle Brekke

Aug 4, 2023

Gayle Marie Brekke, age 75, of Elk City, OK passed away August 4, 2023 at the Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Elk City, OK.

A visitation will be held at the Furness Funeral Home of Clark, SD on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at the Furness...

Kathryn Wicks

Kathryn Wicks

Aug 1, 2023

Kathryn Wicks, age 90, died at the Huron Regional Hospital the morning of Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

A visitation will be held at the Furness Funeral Home of Clark, SD on Friday, August 4, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and one hour prior to the service. A funeral service will be held at the United...

Larry Bakken

Larry Bakken

Jul 28, 2023

Larry Bakken, age 71, of Clark, SD, died with his friends at his side at the Avantara Care Center in Clark, SD on Friday, July 28, 2023.

A private family burial will be held at the St. Boniface Cemetery of Clark, SD.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Furness Funeral Home of Clark, SD...

Heather Lynn Johannsen

Heather Lynn Johannsen

Jul 28, 2023

Heather Johannsen, age 53, died Friday, July 28, 2023 at Avantara of Clark surrounded by loving family and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 5-7 pm at the Furness Funeral Home with Last Call at 7 pm. Visitation will also be one hour prior to funeral services.  A funeral service will be held Friday,...

David Allen Wren

David Allen Wren

Jul 24, 2023

David Allen Wren, age 48, of Watertown, South Dakota, died Monday night, July 24, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with family at his side.

A visitation will be held at the Furness Funeral Home of Clark, SD on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 5:00PM - 7:00 PM and one hour prior...

Robert L. Rieke

Robert L. Rieke

Jul 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" Rieke, age 91, of Clark, died Saturday evening, July 22, 2023 at Avantara of Clark.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Furness Funeral Home from 5-7 pm and 1 hour prior to the funeral services.  Funeral services will be held at the Clark Methodist Church at 10 am on Thursday, July...

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