Marivonne Janice Bastian
Dec 28, 2025
Marivonne Bastian, 92, of Clark, passed away on December 28, 2025, at Avantara Clark Care Center. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Clark United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will immediately follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Clark. A time of fellowship and a meal will be provided following burial, at the...
Garett Alfred Warkenthien
Dec 25, 2025
The funeral service of Garett Warkenthien may be found by scrolling to the the bottom of the obituary text. There you will see a video of pictures. Directly below that large video there are two smaller video thumbnails. You will click on the second of the two thumbnails and there you will be able to view the video.
Garett Warkenthien, 23,...
Curtis Symens
Dec 18, 2025
*Please note that all services will be arranged and held through Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and this obituary is being posted as curtesy to the Symens family.*
Curtis Wayne Symens, age 57, of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas (formerly of Willow Lake, South Dakota), passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
A private family viewing will be...
June Whetsel
Dec 16, 2025
*The funeral service will be live streamed on the Furness Funeral Home Facebook page*
June Whetsel, a beloved figure in the hearts of many, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Watertown, South Dakota. Born on March 10, 1942, in Wallace, South Dakota, June’s life was richly woven from the fabric of her nurturing spirit and her unwavering faith. Raised on...
Duane Bymers
Dec 13, 2025
Duane Frederick Bymers, age 92, died Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Edgewood Brookings-Senior Living in Brookings, South Dakota.
The Furness Funeral Home in Clark, SD, is handling the arrangements. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a brief ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The celebration will be held at the Dean...
Cole William Schuelke
Dec 13, 2025
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Surrounded by love and supported by many, Cole William Schuelke peacefully left this earth for heaven on December 13, 2025, at USD Sanford Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church in Willow Lake at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Colin Beveridge officiating. A meal and time...
Service of Remembrance
2025
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Please join us for a Service of Remembrance on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Furness Funeral Home for a time to reflect and remember those who are not here to celebrate the holidays with us this year. Whether you have lost a loved one in the recent year or in the past, we...
Dallas Wheeler
Dec 5, 2025
Dallas Wheeler, of Watertown, passed away on December 5, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Furness Funeral Home in Clark. A Celebration of Dallas's life will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Second Street Station in Watertown from 5:00 until 8:00...
Larry Arthur Lynch
Nov 30, 2025
**Please note that services for Larry Lynch have slight changes due to the forecasted weather. Visitation time will remain the same as scheduled. The Mass of Christian Burial will proceed at the scheduled time, however, lunch will be held at the St. Michael Catholic Church Fellowship Hall instead of the Bradley Community Center. Burial will take place following the meal...
Wilma (Blewett) Bailey
Nov 29, 2025
**Please note that the time of the service is 2:00 p.m., not 1:00 p.m. as previously posted. The service will be live streamed on the Furness Funeral Home Facebook page as well as uploaded to this website later in the day.**
Wilma E. (Blewett) Bailey, age 85, of Pierre, formerly of Raymond, died November 29, 2025. A service is currently planned...
Marylee Framstad
Nov 28, 2025
Marylee Ann Framstad, age 79, of DeSmet, died at home on Friday, November 28, 2025, of an apparent heart attack. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Bryant. A time of fellowship and light snacks will be provided at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bryant following the...
Richard Lee Pederson
Nov 24, 2025
Richard Lee Pederson, fondly known as "Dick," was born on March 17, 1947, and passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, in Watertown, South Dakota. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication that he cherished throughout his life.
Dick completed his education at Clark High School before serving his country with honor in the United States Air Force...
Robert "Robbie" Anderson
Nov 22, 2025
Robert "Robbie" Anderson, 61, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the Avantara Lake Norden Care Center. There are currently no funeral services planned. Furness Funeral Home is assisting the Anderson family with arrangements.
Dorothy Jean Miller
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...
Shirrell Mortenson
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...
2025 Veterans' Day Tribute
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!
John Foiles
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...
Jake Guest
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. Â ...
Terry V. Mudgett
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...
Joanne Isaak
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...