Obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

Allen Tarbox, 71, of Aberdeen, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the Roslyn Care Center.  A celebration of Allen's life will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Furness Funeral Home in Clark at 11:00 a.m.  Casual dress is requested by the family.  A meal and time of fellowship will immediately follow the service.  Burial...

Jan 24, 2025

Jerald Jay Schulz arrived in heaven on January 24, 2025, at the age of 91.  A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Watertown.  Burial will follow the visitation at Bergen Cemetery, with Pastor Chris Gromis officiating the committal service.  Furness...

Jan 13, 2025

Alan Berns, 78, of Webster passed away on January 13, 2025, at his home.  In following Alan's wishes, there will be no services held.  Furness Funeral Home is assisting the Berns family with arrangements.

If you wish to send a card or expression of sympathy, it may be sent to Furness Funeral Home for forwarding on to...

Jan 10, 2025

Walter "Walt" Gehrke, 87, of Willow Lake, passed away on January 10, 2024, at Avantara Clark.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Furness Funeral Home in Clark, beginning at 11:00 a.m.  A time of fellowship and lunch will immediately follow the service at the Ullyot Building community room.  Burial will follow lunch...

Jan 7, 2025

Ila Mae Florey, age 86, of Clark, died early Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025, at Avantara Clark.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Clark with a visitation one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery...

Dec 31, 2024

After a long and courageous battle with myelofibrosis, Marlys Mary Benson of Clark, SD, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 31st, 2024, with family by her side at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at St. Michael's Catholic Church...

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Ann Hurlbert, 94, of Clark, formerly of Raymond, passed away on December 28, 2024, at Avantara Clark.  Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Clark at 10:30 a.m.  A meal and time of fellowship will immediately follow the service.  Burial will take place at Prairie...

Dec 27, 2024

Robert W. Murphy, a proud son of Clark County, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD, at the age of 90. His passing marks the end of a life rich in family, service, and storytelling, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and Irish pride.

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Dec 24, 2024

Shirley Stanwood, age  96, died peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, at Avantara of Clark, SD.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Furness Funeral Home with the rosary at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church of...

Dec 21, 2024

10:25 am, December 30, 2024 - ITC internet service is down in Clark and thus, we are unable to live-stream the service.  We deeply apologize.

Jeanette (Robertson) Kaufman, age 87, of Clark, SD, formerly of Doland, SD,  died at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on Saturday, December 21, 2024, after a short...

Dec 21, 2024

Jeri Wall, age 72, of Clark, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center of Sioux Falls with family by her side.

A visitation will be held at Furness Funeral Home of Clark on Friday, January 3, 2025, from noon to 2:00 PM with a prayer service at 2:00 PM with Celebrant Richard Baumberger.

Dec 16, 2024

Michael Dean Fox, longtime resident of De Smet, SD, passed away on December 16, 2024, with family by his side, at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, SD.

Mike was born in Webster, SD on April 29th,1960 to Joseph and Arlis Fox. He was one of seven siblings.

Mike was...

Dec 16, 2024

Theodore "Ted" Mehlberg, 83, of Raymond SD, passed away peacefully December 16, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Born October 22, 1941, in Clark, SD, Ted lived a life filled with hard work, love, and laughter.

Ted married the love of his life, Mary Lou (Conley) Mehlberg, on March 15, 1969, beginning a beautiful journey that lasted...

Dec 13, 2024

Dan Reppe, age 67, of Conde, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls with his wife, Tammy, by his side following a brief battle with cancer.

A visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Furness Funeral Home of Clark with a liturgical wake and...

Dec 13, 2024

Evelyn Lucille Whirledge, age 91, of Bryant, SD, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in DeSmet, SD.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2 PM at Grace Lutheran Church of Willow Lake, SD.  Pastor Colin Beveridge will officiate.  A lunch and time of fellowship will follow...

Dec 7, 2024

As we near the Christmas season, we want to remember the families we have served, especially those who have lost loved ones in 2024. You are in our thoughts and prayers! We want to wish everyone a blessed Christmas. A special thank you to Pastor Fawn Lamb of the Clark Congregational church for her opening prayer.

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Dec 7, 2024

Charles "Dick" Brede, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron, SD.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Carpenter Methodist Church in Carpenter, South Dakota at 2:00 p.m.

Charles Richard Brede was born February 10, 1936, to Tony and Hilda...

Dec 7, 2024

Arlene B. Bird, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at a local care center.  A celebration of life will be hosted by her children at Furness Funeral Home of Clark on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 PM with a short service and time of sharing at 1:00 PM. This service will be livestreamed via the...

Dec 7, 2024

*Please note that Furness Funeral Home is not handling the arrangements for the Lundering service, but rather posting the obituary as a courtesy to family*

Joan Joyce Lundering passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones and caregivers, in Phoenix, Arizona. Joan was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin...

Dec 4, 2024

Joyce Schoenbeck, 92, of Watertown, formerly of Bradley, passed away on December 4, 2024.  Memorial services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Watertown, with Pastor Brad Birtell officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will take place...