Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Clark, South Dakota
Michael Johnson
Oct 7, 2021
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 25th at 2pm at the Furness Funeral Home Chapel, 402 N Commercial Street, Clark, SD . Lunch will be served after the service as we all tell stories and remember the good times we've shared with Mike. Burial next to his parents will follow at...
Philip Waldner
Oct 6, 2021
Phillip Waldner, age 41, died at his home in La Crosse, WI, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
Phillip Joe was born on November 13, 1979 to John and Mary Waldner at Hillcrest Colony. Phillip attended Hillcrest School through 8th grade. He is remebered by all as a determined and adventurous child, seeking adventures wherever life took him,...
David J. Wirkus
Oct 3, 2021
David J. Wirkus, 61, of Berthoud, CO, passed away October 3rd, after a short illness.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The public is invited to join the family for lunch and a time of fellowship at the Ullyot Building Community Room at 1:30 pm on Saturday.
David was...
Linda R Mills
Sep 30, 2021
Linda R. (Junso) Mills, age 75, died suddenly on Thursday, September 30, 2021 of an apparent heart attack in the Prairie Lakes emergency room.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 5-7 pm at the Furness Funeral Home of Clark. A private family service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 with burial to...
Zoey Esther-Reese Ambali
Sep 21, 2021
Zoey Esther-Reese Ambali, age 6 months gained her wings today, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 following a hard fought battle with Edwards Syndrome, Trisomy 18. She was the daughter of Taryn Rhey Gott and Akwa Ambali.
Visitation will be Monday, September 27, from 5-7 PM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Clark. Funeral services will be Tuesday,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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...
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