Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel

Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel where service and caring is our profession! We take our motto "Service and caring is our profession" very seriously.

Our main chapel is in Watertown, SD, but we also have chapels in De Smet, SD, Bryant, SD, and Hayti, SD. Our funeral home is handicapped accessible with a spacious foyer, three visitation chapels and a comfortable arrangement office that feels like home. At Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel, we give you value, choice and options. We offer Wilbert vaults and a complete line of metal and wood caskets as well as urns in many styles and compositions.

There will always be moments of darkness in our grief journey, but there will also be light. Sometimes healing means sim...
06/16/2026

There will always be moments of darkness in our grief journey, but there will also be light. Sometimes healing means simply turning toward the light- the good memories, the love that remains, the support of others. You don't have to force positivity, but you can give yourself permission to notice beauty when it appears. We're honored to support families in finding their way back to light, one gentle step at a time. Find some of our meaningful resources online at https://www.crawfordosthus.com/grief-support

Thinking of the Sharon L. Herman family during this difficult time.Sharon L. Herman, age 47, of Hayti, SD, passed away o...
06/12/2026

Thinking of the Sharon L. Herman family during this difficult time.

Sharon L. Herman, age 47, of Hayti, SD, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her residence. Memorial Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev Janet Miller will officiate.

Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Monday, June 15, from 5-7 p.m. Nurse Honor Guard Nightingale tribute will be conducted at 7pm after the visitation. Honorary Urnbearers will be Dmitrix Brownell, Miickel Brownell, Tucker Brownell, Kenley Brownell, Braxton Brownell, Delton Brownell, and Lizzy Herman.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Sharon-Herman

Summer gatherings and celebrations can feel overwhelming when you're grieving. First summer without them often brings un...
06/11/2026

Summer gatherings and celebrations can feel overwhelming when you're grieving. First summer without them often brings unexpected sadness. Here's permission to: Skip events without explanation. Participate in ways that feel manageable. Leave early if needed. Create new traditions that include their memory. Feel joy AND sadness; they can coexist. Your healing doesn't have to look like anyone else's. Honor what you need this season.

Thinking of the Greg Blow family during this difficult time.Gregory "Greg" K. Blow, age 81, of Watertown, SD, passed awa...
06/09/2026

Thinking of the Greg Blow family during this difficult time.

Gregory "Greg" K. Blow, age 81, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Craig Werling will officiate. The memorial service will be live-streamed and recorded via our website.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion, Watertown, and the Military Funeral Honors Team of the SD Army National Guard.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/GregoryGreg-Blow

Thinking of the Bob Synstad family during this difficult time.Robert "Bob" A. Synstad, age 79, of Watertown, SD, passed ...
06/08/2026

Thinking of the Bob Synstad family during this difficult time.

Robert "Bob" A. Synstad, age 79, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the local hospital. A prayer service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD, with visitation starting at 5:00 p.m. The prayer service will be live-streamed and recorded via our website.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/RobertBob-Synstad

If your loved one served in the military, important benefits may be available. Veterans and their families may be eligib...
06/08/2026

If your loved one served in the military, important benefits may be available. Veterans and their families may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery, grave markers and headstones, burial flags, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and financial assistance for burial expenses. Navigating VA benefits during grief can be overwhelming. We're experienced in helping military families access the honors and benefits they've earned. Let us help. https://www.crawfordosthus.com/veterans

Thinking of the Karen S. Moeller family during this difficult time.Karen Sue Moeller, age 84, of Watertown, South Dakota...
06/07/2026

Thinking of the Karen S. Moeller family during this difficult time.

Karen Sue Moeller, age 84, of Watertown, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Watertown. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Crawford- Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Family prayer service will be held at 10:30 a.m. prior to the memorial service. Pastor Laura Overbo will officiate. The memorial service will be live-streamed and recorded via our website.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown.

Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Watertown.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Karen-Moeller

Thinking of the Roy Thiele family during this difficult time.Roy Bornholdt Thiele, 95, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of W...
06/06/2026

Thinking of the Roy Thiele family during this difficult time.

Roy Bornholdt Thiele, 95, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Watertown, SD, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Sioux Falls. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Church in Watertown. The service will be livestreamed via our website.

Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Burial will be at Milbank City Cemetery, Milbank, SD, at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Roy-Thiele

In a world that often tells us to "stay strong" and "move on," we want you to know: it's okay to not be okay. It's okay ...
06/06/2026

In a world that often tells us to "stay strong" and "move on," we want you to know: it's okay to not be okay. It's okay to need rest, time, and space. Grief deserves respect, not rushing. Honor your process. Be gentle with yourself. And remember, asking for help isn't weakness- it's wisdom. We're here whenever you need us.

Thinking of the Joyce Christopherson family during this difficult time.Joyce C. Christopherson, age 82, of Watertown, SD...
06/03/2026

Thinking of the Joyce Christopherson family during this difficult time.

Joyce C. Christopherson, age 82, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at a local hospital.

Burial will be at Nidaros Cemetery in Hammer, SD on Saturday, June 6, 2026. After everyone is welcome to Carol’s home for tacos and family time. Please bring a chair and whatever you would like to drink.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Joyce-Christopherson

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1311 4th Street NE
Watertown, SD
57201

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Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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