All Obituaries

Seasons 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 service 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 bring pain...

Seasons 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 service 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...

Brian M. Burchardt, age 64, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at his residence in Watertown.  Funeral services have been entrusted to Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel and are pending.                

Susan Lynn (Kellar) D’La Rotta, 66, died unexpectedly November 25, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. She was born August 1, 1956, in De Smet, the daughter of Lawrence Kellar and Nancy (Lester) Kretschman. Susan graduated from De Smet High School, Class of 1974. Following graduation, she attended the National College of Business in Rapid City, earning an associate’s degree in Travel business Management and a minor in Bookkeeping. She received her...

  Arleen Wendy Nelson, 54, formerly of Lake Preston, passed away on Friday, November 25 , 2022 at the Brookings Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Lake Preston Lutheran Church in Lake Preston.  Vicar Brad Sanderson will officiate.  Music will be provided by Jodi Jensen as organist.  The family is requested to meet at the church on Thursday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service. Visitation will be at the church in...

Marilyn Lea Mahanke, age 84, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown.  Rev. Dave Nerdig will officiate. Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill as organist with Robbyn and Darian Givens as soloists.  Visitation will be at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Friday from...

Robert A. Campbell, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2022 at Prairie Lakes Hospital.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown.  Rev. Steve Anderson will officiate.   Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery...

  Audrey A. Luken, age 87, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Martins Lutheran Church in Watertown.  Rev. Paul Kuckhahn will officiate.  Music will be provided by Suzie Steinmetz as organist with Jonathan and Emily Niemi as vocalists. The funeral service will be live streamed via our website. Visitation will be at...

Floyd Melvin Hilden, age 96, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Huron Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown.  Rev. Jeff Ruggles will officiate.  Music will be provided by Dennis and Sue Heavey.  The funeral service will be live-steamed on our website. Visitation will be at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Saturday prior...

Anna Mae Johnson was born on October 2, 1927 at the Tyler Hospital in Tyler Minnesota to Anna and Louis Johnson. She attended country school and later school in Russell. Anna Mae married Lawrence Dubbeldee on November 9, 1946 and the couple farmed by Arco. To this union 3 children were born: Helen, Dennis and Cindy. Lawrence died from heart disease September 9, 1965. Later she met Peter Holm and married on October 15, 1966. They continued to farm in the Arco community. During these years...