Obituaries

James Greg Howell

Dec 28, 2023

James "Greg" Howell, age 60, Clark, formerly of Webster and Texas, died on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Furness Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Donna (Wirt) Murphy

Dec 8, 2023

Donna (Wirt) Murphy, age 91, of Watertown, died Friday, December 8, 2023, at Prairie Lakes Hospital.

Donna W. Murphy, born Donna Joan Wirt, August 4, 1932, to Donald R. Wirt and Marjorie (Sisk) Wirt, entered heaven December 8, 2023. She witnessed history first hand. Despite seeing humanity's failure to live together in peace, she trusted in a...

Marise 'Marci' Caster

Dec 6, 2023

Marise 'Marci' Caster, age 83, died peacefully with family at her side Wednesday, December 6, 2023,

A memorial service will be held on December 17, 2023, at 2 pm at the Plymouth Congregational Church of Clark with Pastor Fawn Lamb officiating. Marci's memorial service will be live streamed at the time of service on the Furness Funeral...

Service Of Remembrance 2023

Dec 1, 2023

Please remember our annual Service of Remembrance this Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 4 pm at the Furness Funeral Home.  This special service is for families who have lost a loved one either recently or perhaps long ago.  We hope this brings comfort to you as we begin this holiday season. There will be a video of those who...

Thelma Elaine Froke

Nov 28, 2023

Thelma Froke, age 93, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Willow Lake, died on her birthday, November 28, 2023 in Sioux Falls with family at her side.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Grace Lutheran Church of Willow Lake at 10 AM with Pastor Colin Beveridge officiating.  A private family burial...

Michael R Waldner

Nov 28, 2023

Michael R. Waldner, age 67, of Hillcrest Colony, Garden City, SD, died with family at his side on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

A wake service will be held at the Hillcrest Colony of Garden City, SD on Thursday, November 30, 2023 starting at 8:00PM.

A funeral service will be held at the Hillcrest Colony of...

Carol Redwing

Nov 18, 2023

Carol M. Redwing, 78, of Watertown, SD, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown.

A visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the United Methodist Church of Watertown, SD on Monday, November 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM at the United Methodist Church of Watertown, SD...

Harry H. Horst

Nov 8, 2023

Harry H. Horst, age 82, of Garden City, SD, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Prairie Lakes Hospital of Watertown, SD.

A visitation will be held on Saturday morning, November 11, 2023, from 10-12 noon at the Furness Funeral Home in Clark. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm at the Furness Funeral...

Jerone Whirledge

Oct 28, 2023

Jerone K. Whirledge, age 81, of Willow Lake, SD, loving mother of three, passed away at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD on October 28, 2023.

There will be no funeral services as Jerone's wishes are being honored. However; there will be a private graveside service for immediate family members only.

Jerone was born on...

Nellie Marie Bailey

Oct 27, 2023

Nellie Marie Bailey was born Nellie Marie Larson on May 6, 1924, in Bradley, SD to Elmer and Alta Larson. She had one younger sister Beverly, with whom she shared a rare and special bond.  Nellie departed this earthly world on October 27, 2023, at 7:20 am at the age of 99 with her beloved family by her side....

Donald "Donnie" Hagstrom

Oct 18, 2023

Donald "Donnie" Hagstrom, age 55, of Watertown, SD, formerly of Clark, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls with family by his side.

A visitation will be held at the Furness Funeral Home on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 1-3 PM.  A private family burial will be held later.

Donald...

Peter "Pete" Lipinski

Oct 15, 2023

Peter "Pete" Lipinski, age 65, of Clark, died at home on October 15, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Chaska, MN.

Furness Funeral Home of Clark is assisting the family with arrangements where there is an online registry at www.furnessfuneralhome.com.

David Martin Haugland

Oct 13, 2023

David Haugland, age 90, of Watertown, formerly of Clark, died Friday, October 13, 2023 in Brookings, SD with family by his side.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 5-7 PM at Furness Funeral Home in Clark and one hour prior to funeral services. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM at...

Clair "Bud" Drayer

Oct 10, 2023

Clair "Bud" Drayer, age 94, died peacefully with family at his side in Watertown, SD, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Doland United Methodist Church with a visitation to be held from 9-11 AM. Burial will follow at the Doland Cemetery....

John J Grosz Sr.

Sep 28, 2023

John J Grosz Sr., age 74, of Silver Lake Colony, died peacefully Thursday morning, September 28, 2023, with family by his side at the Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD.

A wake service will be held at the Silver Lake Colony of Clark, SD on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM.

A funeral service...

Jon Edward Baldwin

Sep 19, 2023

Jon Edward Baldwin, 53, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away September 19, 2023, at Bayfront Health Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jon was born in Austin, MN, on November 5, 1969, the son of Darrel and Lorna Baldwin. When he was in first grade, the family moved to Clark, SD. Growing up, he enjoyed hunting and...

Alvin Blucher

Sep 15, 2023

Alvin Blucher, age 90, Clark died Friday evening, September 15, 2023 at Avantara of Clark.

Furness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements where there is an online registry at www.furnessfuneralhome.com.

Loris N. Kannegieter

Aug 31, 2023

Loris N. Kannegieter, age 85, Lake Norden, formerly of the DeSmet/Willow Lake area, died late Thursday, August 31, 2023 in the Lake Norden Care and Rehabilitation Center at Lake Norden.

A Celebration of life memorial service will be held at the Lake Gospel Church in Willow Lake, SD on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM with...