All Obituaries

John R. Read, age 72, of Badger, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his residence.  Visitation will be at the Johnson-Henry Funeral Home in Arlington on Monday, March 27, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. John Randolph Read, 10-1-1950 - 3-19-2023.  John R. Read passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, in his home with his dog Wren and multiple cats by his side. He has held residence in Badger, SD for 20 plus years and will leave many friends and memories there behind. John was a very...

**If ordering flowers for Ramona's service, please use the local flower shop for the Java area: The Watering Can 605-285-6900   Ramona Krause, age 90, of Watertown, SD, formerly of Java, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the local hospital.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Java, SD.  Pastor Mary Lou Gruebele and Vicar Brian Nies will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Friday,...

Bonnie Sue Wollschlager, age 62, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare. Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown. Father Richard Fox is the celebrant.  Music will be provided by Danielle Holmquist-Holida as organist with Deb Schroeder as song leader. The Memorial Mass will be live streamed via our website. Visitation will be at the Immaculate Conception...

Janell J. Johnson, age 75, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Avantara in Milbank, SD. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel and are pending.       Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel www.crawfordosthus.com Watertown, Hayti, De Smet, Bryant

Ross Joseph Purintun, 69 of Bellevue, WA, died unexpectantly on March 15, 2023.  He was born on June 5th, 1953 to Alan and Mary Jane (Dollie) Purintun of De Smet, SD.  Ross is survived by his mother, Dollie, De Smet, SD;  brothers, Dr. Scott, Britton, SD and Mark (Susan), De Smet, SD,  sisters, Mary Jo (Bob) Robish, Watertown, SD,  and Julie (Lee) Howell, Sioux Falls, SD; his  lifelong friend Tom Smith, Volga, SD;  and many nieces and nephews. He was...

Gene Ratigan, age 71, of Badger, SD, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Hennepin County Medical Center.  Visitation will be at 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Crawford Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield, SD at a later date. Gene was born on January 24, 1952, in Redfield, SD, to Maurice and Mildred (Marlow) Ratigan.  He attended Redfield High School in South Dakota and enrolled at Watertown Vo Tech...

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LEON M. JOSEPHSEN HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY, FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023 AT 10:30 AM AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH.   Leon M. Josephsen age 93 of Arlington, SD, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the V.A. Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.   Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arlington. Visitation will be Friday, March 17, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00  PM at...

Donald "Don" Bohn, age 89, of De Smet, SD, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at American Lutheran Church in De Smet, SD. Pastor Jim Millman will officiate with music provided by Julie Baszler as organist and Tristan Gruenhagen as vocalist. Active pallbearers will be Don’s grandchildren: Taylor Klinkel, Michaela Evans, Kortney Klinkel, Geoff...

Buckie A. Huehl, age 84, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Avantara in Clark, SD.  Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Buckie was born June 3, 1938, in Ft. Pierre, SD, to Raymond and Dorothy (Urquhart) Huehl.  He attended school in Ft. Pierre, SD and entered the US Army serving time in Paris. Buckie married Betty Schlaak in Pierre, SD and on January 20, 1980, Buckie married Joy L. Edinger in Highmore, SD. Buckie started working in...

Joyce A. Green, age 92, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Jenkins Living Center.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown.  Pastor Scott Dempster will officiate.  The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Tuesday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service.  Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. and...