Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Clark, South Dakota
Robert "Bob" Tennis
May 7, 2024
Robert "Bob" Tennis, 77, of Conde, SD, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in rural Conde as a result of an automobile accident.
Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Turton, SD.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m....
Sharon Brannan
May 5, 2024
Sharon Fox Brannan, age 91, a resident of Clark, SD died Sunday evening, May 5, 2024 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD, surrounded by her family.
A visitation will be held Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 4-6 PM with a Liturgical Wake Service with a Rosary at 6 PM at Furness Funeral Home in Clark. A...
Joseph P Glanzer
Apr 24, 2024
Joseph P. Glanzer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at home with family by his side. Joe was born on January 25, 1952 to Paul and Susie Glanzer at Jamesville Colony. He was baptized upon confession of his faith on April 11, 1976. He married the love of his life Katherine Kleinsasser on May 9, 1976. Together...
Eva "Fern" Olson
Apr 23, 2024
Eva "Fern" Olson, age 99, of Clark, SD, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Avantara Care Center in Clark, SD where she had resided.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and one hour prior to services at Furness Funeral Home of Clark, SD. Funeral services...
Roxanne Marie Kerkvliet
Apr 22, 2024
Roxanne (Roxy) Marie Kerkvliet, age 70, of Lake Poinsett, South Dakota, died Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Sanford Hospital in Clear Lake, South Dakota.
Visitation will be held at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Bryant, SD on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM and one hour prior to the service. A prayer...
Robert "Bob" Troske
Apr 19, 2024
Robert "Bob" Troske, age 94 of Clark, SD and formerly of Turton, SD, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and one hour prior to service at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Turton, SD with a prayer service and rosary to follow at...
Leroy "Pete" Wasland
Apr 16, 2024
LeRoy "Pete" Wasland, age 80, formerly of Watertown, died Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024 at the Lake Norden Care Center.
Visitation will be Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Furness Funeral Home of Clark from 5:00-7:00 pm and one hour prior to the service. Funeral service will be Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024 at Calvary Lutheran Church...
Phyllis Gustafson
Apr 15, 2024
Phyllis Gustafson, age 75, of Bryant, SD passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2 pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Bryant with visitation being held from noon to 2 pm. Following burial at Garfield Cemetery of...
Milo "Mike" Kolden
Apr 15, 2024
Milo Harold Kolden was born November 28, 1933 and passed away unexpectedly  on April 15, 2024,  doing what he loved: farming.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Furness Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral. Â Funeral services will be Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:30 am at the...
Joann Frances Huber
Apr 7, 2024
Joann Huber, age 85, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Cottonwood, MN.
A visitation will be held at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, SD on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on...
Jake Obermeier
Apr 6, 2024
Jake Obermeier, age 53, of Crocker, died Saturday, April 6, 2024.
A visitation will be held at Furness Funeral Home of Clark on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 PM and one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in...
Elva Alice Bjerke
Mar 27, 2024
Elva Alice (Van Gilder) Bjerke was born on April 25, 1937, to George and Irene (Barton) Van Gilder of rural Bradley, SD. Elva attended school in Bradley where she graduated from Bradley High School. Bradley High School was where she met Don (Dunk) Bjerke. While she was dating Don, Elva's Dad George made it clear that if Don wanted...
Rolland "Butch" Ray Helkenn
Mar 27, 2024
Rolland "Butch" Helkenn, 86, of Sundance, Wyoming entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on March 27th, 2024.
Butch was born on January 14th, 1938 in Clark, South Dakota to Edward and LaVerne (Kruthoff) Helkenn. He grew up with four brothers, one sister and one uncle on the home place located in Fordham Township....
Margaret Nell Wirkus
Mar 27, 2024
Margaret Wirkus, age 90, of Clark, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Avantara in Lake Norden surrounded by family.
A visitation will be held Monday, April 1, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Furness Funeral Home in Clark. Â Private family services will be held later followed by interment at St. Boniface Cemetery of Clark.
Margaret Nell...
Lloyd T Hanks Jr.
Mar 25, 2024
Lloyd T. Hanks Jr., passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024.
Furness Funeral Home of Clark, SD is handling arrangements and have an online registry at www.furnessfuneralhome.com
Eleanor Wiesner
Mar 21, 2024
Eleanor Wiesner, age 92, of Watertown, SD, died March 21, 2024 at Avantara Care Center of Lake Norden with family by her side.
A visitation will be held at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Watertown on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from noon to 1:00 PM with a funeral service at 1:00 PM. Officiant will be Pastor...
Lavoy Paul Woodring
Mar 20, 2024
LaVoy Paul Woodring, 89, of Doland, SD, passed away Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, at Redfield Community Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born on January 11, 1935, the only son of Harold and Eva (Grandpre) Woodring.
LaVoy enjoyed his livelihood; farming and truck driving. He was known for his contagious laugh and...
Trudy Collins
Mar 15, 2024
Trudy Collins, age 78, of Clark, died Friday afternoon, March 15, 2024 at Avantara in Lake Norden with family by her side.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Furness Funeral Home from 5-7 PM. A private family prayer service with burial at St. Boniface Cemetery will be held later.
Trudy...
Wilma Bull
Mar 13, 2024
Wilma Bull, beloved mother, grandmother and community member, passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 85, at Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera. Born on January 7, 1939, to Ernest (Eugene) and Ida Lorenz, Wilma's journey through life was marked by resilience, compassion, and dedication to her loved ones and her passions.
Growing up on the...
Donna Jane Hilsabeck
Mar 11, 2024
Donna Jane Hilsabeck, a dedicated daughter, wife, mom, grandma, great grandmother, and friend passed away with her family by her side peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024. Donna was known for her unwavering devotion to her husband Neil, her three children and her entire family. Donna had genuine love for all those around her.
Visitation will be...
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