Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Clark, South Dakota

Mavis Valberg

Mavis Valberg

Sep 5, 2021

Mavis Valberg, age 92, of Watertown, SD, formerly of Bradley, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 9, 2021, from noon until 1:30 at the Furness Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1:30. Casket bearers will be her grandsons. Honorary bearers will include her granddaughters,...

Dolores Messer

Dolores Messer

Sep 4, 2021

Dolores Messer, Tucson, AZ, formerly of Watertown, died Saturday, September 4, 2021.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 11 AM at Grace Lutheran Church of Watertown with Pastor Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Messer, Dolores E. (nee Kausch), age 94 of Tucson, AZ, formerly of...

Dorothy D Schoepp

Dorothy D Schoepp

Aug 27, 2021

Dorothy Darlene Schoepp passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 in the Avantara Care Center in Clark at the age of 87 years after dealing with cancer for the past few years.  She was the widow of Robert Keith Schoepp.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception...

Clinton Foster

Clinton Foster

Aug 14, 2021

Clinton Eugene Foster, 33, of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, from 4-7 PM at the Clark American Legion Hall, Clark, SD.

Clinton was born December 2, 1987, in Watertown, SD. He was a metallurgist for Nucor-Yamato Steel. He...

Marvin Waldner

Marvin Waldner

Aug 10, 2021

Marvin Waldner, age 53, resident of Clark Colony, rural Raymond, died of an apparent heart attack in the evening of August 10, 2021.

Marvin P. Waldner, 53, passed away August 10, 2021. He was married to his wonderful wife, Helen, of 28 years. They had 5 children who passed his legacy on to their children....

Margaret Mary Geise

Margaret Mary Geise

Jun 22, 2021

Margaret M. Geise, age 97, widow of Vince, died late Tuesday afternoon, June 22, 2021 in the Avantara Clark care center.

Follow this link to watch the video of the Mass of Christian Burial held for Margaret: https://zoom.us/rec/share/eEBgZYOxkEAvbn5XdGghtbP8eokCyoTao-L584OaZoJcw6E9K28FZN20Obe053A.q3VTlOgUXvaatmzD

Visitation will be Thursday, July 1, from 6-8pm at the Furness...

Dorothy Shirk

Dorothy Shirk

Jun 20, 2021

Dorothy Shirk, age 100, Clark, died peacefully in a Clark Care Center early Sunday morning, June 20, 2021.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Furness Funeral Home Chapel at Clark.  Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to services.  Casket bearers will be Gerald Olson, Terry Schlagel, Robert...

Marcia Carol Mcgraw

Marcia Carol Mcgraw

Jun 16, 2021

Marcia Carol (Bratland) McGraw, 73, of Redfield, SD passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. The family will be present to accept condolences. Furness Funeral Home is posting Marcia's obituary as a courtesy to the family....

Donna Ray O'Day Nickels

Donna Ray O'Day Nickels

Jun 12, 2021

Donna Ray O'Day Nickels, age 85. died peacefully with family at her side on Saturday evening, June 12, 2021 at Avantara Lake Norden Care Center.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10AM in the First Baptist Church at Clark with Pastor Jim Uthe officiating.  Visitation will be held at the Church 1...

Kathleen Ada Mchenry

Kathleen Ada Mchenry

Jun 7, 2021

Kathleen McHenry, age 94, died peacefully with family by her side on Monday morning, June 7, 2021 at her home in Clark.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, June 11, 2021, from 5-7 PM at the Furness Funeral Home of Clark.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at...

Maurice R Rick

Maurice R Rick

Jun 1, 2021

Maurice R. Rick, age 95, Webster, formerly a longtime resident of Bradley, owner operator of Rick Construction, died in the Bethesda Home at Webster early Tuesday morning, June 1, 2021.

Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, June7, 2021 from 5-7 PM at the Furness Funeral Home at Clark.

Memorial Services will be held at...

Herbert Wegman

Herbert Wegman

May 29, 2021

Herb Wegman, age 95, Watertown, formerly of Raymond, died early Saturday morning, May 29, 2021 in a Watertown care center. Mr. Wegman was the owner/operator of Wegman Oil Co. for many years.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 5-7PM at the Furness Funeral Home at Clark.  Masks are required for non-vaccinated people.

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Helene Reil

Helene Reil

May 18, 2021

Helene Reil, age 67, Garden City, wife of Ron Reil, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in the Jenkins Living Center in Watertown after a lingering illness.

Per Helene's request, cremation will take place.  A public graveside committal service of her ashes will be held at 4PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in the Garden City Cemetery...

Roger Lee Benthin

Roger Lee Benthin

May 12, 2021

Roger Lee Benthin, age 83, lifelong resident of Watertown, died on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Jenkins Living Center at Watertown surrounded by friends and family.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church at Watertown with Rev. Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett officiating.  Visitation will be held at the Church...

James Fenton Weaver

James Fenton Weaver

May 10, 2021

James Fenton Weaver, 91, of Clark died Monday, May 10, 2021 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be Friday, May 14, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Furness Funeral Home in Clark.   Visitation will be 2 hours prior to services.  The Rev. Randy Bader will officiate. Burial will follow...

Glenn R. Tesch

Glenn R. Tesch

May 6, 2021

Glenn Tesch, age 72, of Henry, SD, died Thursday morning, May 6, 2021, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 1PM in the Furness Funeral Home Chapel at Clark with Greg Furness facilitating.  Burial will follow in the South Elrod Cemetery at Elrod, SD.  Visitation will be held 2 hours...

Gordon Nesheim

Gordon Nesheim

May 3, 2021

Gordon Nesheim, age 73, of Clark, died Monday afternoon, May 3, 2021, at a Sioux Falls Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-3 PM in the chapel at Furness Funeral Home in Clark on Saturday, June 5, 2021.  Honorary bearers will be Bob Seefeldt, Gary Bailey, Dick Jewel, Larry Stevens, Lee Christenson, Craig...

Darrell John Elvik

Darrell John Elvik

Apr 22, 2021

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Darrell John Elvik, age 69, Clark, died at his home on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 2PM in the Furness Funeral Home Chapel at Clark with Pastor Mark Tracy officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Clark.  Family members...

Dawnette Marie Austin

Dawnette Marie Austin

Apr 22, 2021

Dawnette Marie Austin, age 51, Willow Lake, the daughter of Dick and Jan Austin of Willow Lake, died on Thursday night, April 22, 2021, after a two year illness of Guillian-Barre' Syndrome.

At her request, there will be a private, family only graveside service in Collins Cemetery at Willow Lake on Thursday. Pastor Robbie McClelland will officiate. ...

Joyce Ruth Raastad

Joyce Ruth Raastad

Apr 14, 2021

Joyce R. Raastad, age 80, Watertown, wife of Arnell, died in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 2PM at Grace Lutheran Church at Watertown with visitation 2 hours prior to services. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Watertown.  The Reverend Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett...

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