Obituaries

Mar 4, 2025

Vicky Lee Walter, 73 of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Willow Lake, died Tuesday March 4th 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls SD.

Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Furness Funeral Home is posting this death notice as a courtesy to family.

Feb 24, 2025

Darla Larson, 84, of Eureka, formerly of Clark, SD, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Avera Healthcare Center in Eureka.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clark at 11 a.m.  Interment will take place at Clark Center Cemetery.  Visitation will be held the evening prior,...

Feb 23, 2025

Sylvia Larson, 87, formerly of Clark, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Avantara Watertown.  Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Furness Funeral Home in Clark at 4:30 p.m.  Visitation will precede the service from 3:00 until 4:30.  Furness Funeral Home has been entrusted with arranging services.

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Feb 19, 2025

**Please note service dates and times**

Erlene Hanson, 89, of Clark, passed away on February 19, 2025.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Clark at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Rob Salmonson officiating.  A time of fellowship will immediately follow the service,...

Feb 2, 2025

Terrill Wheeler, age 63, Clark, died at his home following a brief illness on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with family by his side.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Furness Funeral Home of Clark with a memorial service on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church...

Jan 28, 2025

Dr. John Drayer was born on December 6, 1932, and passed from this life on January 28, 2025 at the Beehive  Assisted Living Home in Bosque Farms, NM. Born and raised on a farm near Doland, South Dakota,  John attended a one-room school house until it's closure, after which he attended school in Doland.  Upon graduation from...

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...