Obituaries

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...

Dec 1, 2024

Arthur "Art" Fryslie, age 83, died in his home near Vienna, South Dakota on December 1, 2024.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bryant, SD, at 1:00 p.m. with Minister Pam Seefeldt officiating the service.  Following the service, please join the family for a lunch and a...

Nov 20, 2024

BONNI JEAN (PETERSON) GLOCK

February 18, 1928 – November 20, 2024

Bonni Jean Peterson Glock  was born February 18, 1928 in Bradley, South Dakota.  The daughter of Marvin E. Peterson and Florence Marie (Strom) Peterson.  Bonni lived in Bradley with her parents and her only sister, Betti Lou (Peterson) Hansen,  until she graduated from Bradley...

Nov 14, 2024

Jerry Palmer, 56, of Clark, passed away on November 14, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.  A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Furness Funeral Home in Clark at 3:00 p.m.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.  A time...

Nov 8, 2024

Ken Nordhus, age 96 of Clark, passed away Friday morning, November 8, 2024, at Avantara Clark with family by his side following a brief illness.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Furness Funeral Home of Clark. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Furness Funeral...

Nov 5, 2024

Jeanette Nelson, age 93, of Watertown, formerly of Garden City, died Tuesday morning, November 5, 2024, at The Village with family by her side.

A visitation will be held Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 2-4 PM at Furness Funeral Home of Clark and one hour preceding the funeral service. The funeral service will...

Oct 31, 2024

Jeanette Bobzien, age 94, of Clark, died late Thursday evening, October 31, 2024 at Avantara Clark.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, November 5, 2024, 10:30 AM, at the Peace Lutheran Church of Clark with Reverend Randy Bader officiating.  Visitation will be held one half hour preceding the services.  Burial will be held at Rose Hill...

Oct 25, 2024

Yvonne Logan, age 74, of Watertown, died Friday, October 25, 2024, at Jenkins Living Center of Watertown.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 10:30 am at the United Methodist Church of Clark with Pastor Rob Salmonson officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the funeral.  Burial will be...