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Eleanor TeBeest Osthus Funeral Home
It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Eleanor Nadine “Toots” (Schaefer) TeBeest, 94, of De Smet and formerly of Iroquois, SD, who passed away on August 4, 2026, in De Smet, SD, after a long illness.
Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, August 17, 2026, at American Lutheran Church in De Smet, SD. Pastor Nate Bendorf will officiate with music provided by Marie Rusche as organist. Honorary pallbearers will be Nadine's grandchildren, and ...
It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Eleanor Nadine “Toots” (Schaefer) TeBeest, 94, of De Smet and formerly of Iroquois, SD, who passed away on August 4, 2026, in De ...
Beverly Peckenpaugh Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
Beverly J. Peckenpaugh was born on October 3, 1940, in Bryant, South Dakota, to Evelyn “Nell” and Harold “Toad” Moeller. She passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Anyone who knew Beverly would tell you she didn’t lose that battle-she won it with the same determination, grit, and grace that defined the way she lived her life.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at ...
Beverly J. Peckenpaugh was born on October 3, 1940, in Bryant, South Dakota, to Evelyn “Nell” and Harold “Toad” Moeller. She passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, ...
Julie Schortzmann Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
Julie Schortzmann, age 65, of Watertown, South Dakota, passed away on August 2nd at home.
A graveside service for family will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown, South Dakota, where Julie will be laid to rest alongside her parents.
Julie was born on September 26th, 1960 to Herman and Patricia (Lundberg) Luken. She grew up in Watertown, where she attended school and made friendships that she treasured throughout her life.
After graduating from high ...
Julie Schortzmann, age 65, of Watertown, South Dakota, passed away on August 2nd at home.
A graveside service for family will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in ...
Tamara "Tammy" Minder Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
Tamara "Tammy" Minder, age 63, of Estelline, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her residence in Estelline. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Steve Biswell will officiate. Wearing bright colors is encouraged but not required in light of Tammy’s spirit. The Nurse Honor Guard Nightingale Tribute will be performed.
Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus ...
Tamara "Tammy" Minder, age 63, of Estelline, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her residence in Estelline. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, ...
Leona Polyak Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
Leona Joyce Bochek Polyak, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2026, at the age of 85.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will take place at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, from 4:00- 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Funeral services will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Vienna, SD on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. A light reception at the church to follow the burial ...
Leona Joyce Bochek Polyak, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2026, at the age of 85.
A Celebration of ...
Paul Richardt Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
Paul Richardt, age 64, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Watertown. No funeral services will be held at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel www.crawfordosthus.com Watertown and Hayti.
Paul Richardt, age 64, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Watertown. No funeral services will be held at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to ...
Randi Ries Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
Randi L. Ries, age 38, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. Janet Miller will officiate.
Visitation will be prior to the service on Friday, July 31, 2026, starting at noon.
Randi was born on April 6, 1988, in Lincoln, NE, to Randy and Rose (James) Gunn. Randi was raised in South Sioux City, NE, and ...
Randi L. Ries, age 38, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, ...
Raymond "Ray" Lewno Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
Raymond "Ray" E. Lewno, age 74, of Waubay, SD, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later day.
Arrangements are entrusted to Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel of Watertown and Hayti.
Raymond "Ray" E. Lewno, age 74, of Waubay, SD, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Celebration of Life Services will be held ...
Justin Rook Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Watertown Area Special Olympics.
Justin Kenneth Thomas Rook, age 27, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Watertown, with Pastor Dan Overbo officiating. A meal will be served immediately following the memorial ...
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Watertown Area Special Olympics.
Justin Kenneth Thomas Rook, age 27, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, ...
Maurice "Pete" Peterson Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
Maurice "Pete" D. Peterson, age 84, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his residence in Watertown. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD.
Arrangements are entrusted to Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel of Watertown and Hayti
Maurice "Pete" D. Peterson, age 84, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his residence in Watertown. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the ...
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