Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service

06/14/2026

Happy birthday to the U.S. Army! Thank you to all the servicemen and women who do so much to keep us all safe!

06/12/2026

Alvin Arlin Munsch, age 91, of Yankton, went to heaven Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Funeral services are 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Steve Weispfennig officiating. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton with military honors performed by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 and US Air Force Funeral Honors. Visitation is one hour prior to the funeral at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home.

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06/12/2026

Picking personalized music for your loved one's funeral or celebration of life can be a great way to create a meaningful service. If your loved one grew up in the 1960s or just loved that era of music, check out our list of songs you could use!

Want to personalize a loved one's funeral or celebration of life with music from the 1960s? Check out our list of great songs here!

06/09/2026

David Edward “Dave” Nitzschke, age 84 of Garretson, SD and formerly of the McCook, SD - Sioux City, Iowa area entered eternal rest on Sunday morning May 31, 2026 at Palisade Healthcare in Garretson, SD.

There will be a visitation period with Dave's family on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Elks Club on 101 Tri View Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa from 4-7:00 p.m. with a time of Sharing Memories at 6:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington, NE.

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06/09/2026

Aubrey Rose Willett, age 7, of Yankton, South Dakota, joined the angels in heaven on June 6, 2026, after complications following her tonsillectomy.

A memorial service will be 1:00 PM on June 20, 2026, at River City Assembly of God Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with Pastor Spencer Keroff officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

The family requests that there not be any black worn at the service and to honor Aubrey please wear something teal, pink or bright. In lieu of flowers please bring a stuffed animal or blanket to be donated to children’s hospitals. Since these items will be going to hospitals, they must be in NEW condition.

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06/08/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joel Vermuele, who died on June 5, 2026, from complications following a massive heart attack. Joel was 59 years old.

A celebration of his life will take place at a later date and arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

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06/08/2026

Larry Francis Schieffer, 83, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Banyan Montclair Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton, South Dakota with Reverend Thi Pham officiating. Burial will be at Beaver Creek Cemetery in rural Crofton, Nebraska following a luncheon after the Mass. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, June 12 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a vigil service and rosary at 7:00 PM.

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06/08/2026

06/05/2026

Finding the perfect song to honor dad may feel a little bit daunting. To give you a place to start as you choose the best music for his personalized final tribute, give these 12 musical selections a listen.

Are you looking for songs to honor your dad at his funeral service? Check out these 12 songs and see if one fits yours needs.

06/03/2026

Sandra J. Wallerstedt. age 88, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.

No local services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton, South Dakota.

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