Lynne M. Rick, age 62, of Yankton, SD, formerly of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at her residence in Yankton.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel and are pending.                      

Season’s Greetings! Our family and staff at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel wish you peace and love this holiday season. We know that the process of adjusting to life without a loved one goes on long after the funeral is over. We understand the unique and ongoing challenges you might face, and this holiday season is no exception. The world around us is preparing for the holidays, and society encourages us to join in the “Christmas Spirit”. However, this time of year can...

Craig M. Lemon was born on June 27, 1951 in Huron, SD and passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at a local care center in Watertown, SD.   “Another duck and goose hunter fades away.” – Craig M. Lemon      A private service will be held at a later date.                

John H. Gustafson, age 73, of Hayti, SD, passed away on December 7, 2018 at the hospital in Redwood Falls, MN. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at New Hope Lutheran Church in rural Hayti. Rev. Randy Eisenbeisz will officiate. Music will be provided by Helen Prouty as organist. The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service.   Visitation will be at the New Hope Lutheran Church in rural Hayti on Tuesday...

Penny Reis, age 57, of Watertown, SD, passed away at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel of Watertown.

Delores K. Hartley, age 86, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at a local care center.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Visitation will be prior to the services at the chapel on Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jesse Hurkes will officiate.  Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill as organist. The family is requested to meet at the chapel by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer...

Joanita A. Meyer, age 94, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown.  She was the widow of William "Bill" J. Meyer.  Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Watertown.  Father Michael Wensing will be the celebrant.  Music will be provided by Jane Rokusek as organist with Blaine Martian as the song leader.  Family is requested to...

Leon Duane “Butch” Kimlicka passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 following a short battle with complications from a prior surgery. Butch’s wishes were to be cremated followed by a private celebration of life service. The son of Leo “Bud” and Marthann (Shevlin) Kimlicka, Butch was born on October 7, 1949 in Redfield, SD. He lived his entire life in the Redfield community, enjoying every summer at the family cabin at Cottonwood Lake. Graduating from...

  Dale D. Davis, age 56, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2018, in French Camp, CA. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Rev. Chris Matson will officiate. The family is requested to meet by 1:30 p.m. at the church.   Visitation will be on Friday from 12-2 p.m. at the church, prior to the service. Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel.   Dale was...

Merle Bruner, age 76, of Watertown, SD, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018, at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Watertown. Rev. Kent Stillson will officiate. Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill as organist. The family is requested to meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service. Visitation will be at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Friday from...