All Obituaries

Shirley S. Heustess, age 79, of Henry, SD, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the local hospital.  Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD. Full obituary to follow.                

Clinton L. Jeffers, age 71, of Lake Norden, SD, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Prairie Lakes Healthcare.  Per Clinton's request no services will be held.  Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel www.crawfordosthus.com Watertown, Hayti, De Smet, Bryant, Arlington, Lake Presont, Oldham.

NOTE DATE OF DEATH HAS BEEN CHANGE TO KEEP IT CURRENT Larry Dean Crandall, 75, completed his life’s journey on October 27, 2023. Born in Arlington, SD on September 9, 1948, Larry was the son of the late Raymond and Mavis (Thompson) Crandall. He graduated from Sheyenne River Academy in North Dakota, class of 1967. Larry then earned his bachelor's degree in Industrial Education from Anderson University in Berrien Springs, Michigan in 1972. Following his education, he moved to Fort...

Vera Maxine Butrick, age 99, of Watertown, SD, Passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare.  Vera Maxine Butrick was born May 20, 1924 on a farm 8 miles northeast of Tryon Nebraska to Edward and Florence Winters as their eighth child.  Thanks to her connection to the North Platte Canteen during World War II Vera’s name found its way to a soldier from Kansas.  They quickly became pen pals while he was stationed in the Army.  By the time the...

Earl E. Nelson, age 76, of Erwin, SD, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his home in Erwin, SD. No services will be held at this time.   On November 18, 1947, Earl “Ed” Edwin Nelson was born to Earl Marion and Carrie (Fury) Nelson in Fergus Falls, MN. Ed graduated from high school in Huron, SD, before receiving his Bachelors degree in Business Administration at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. While in Aberdeen, Ed met Lesley (Hanson) and the couple was...

Nina Faye Ellingson, age 91, of Watertown, SD passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Avantara Watertown.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown with Rev. John W. MacDonald and Rev. James McNees officiating.  Music will be provided by Rev. & Mrs. John W. MacDonald and by Carol Jean (Ellingson) Handsaker, organist. Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on...

Mass of Christian Burial for Bernard Edward Duffy will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM, April 27, 2024, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Brookings, SD. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM until service time. Celebrant will be Father Thomas Fitzpatrick. Bernard, age 95 of Brookings, formerly of Oldham and Lake Preston passed away, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, was surrounded by his loved ones at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD. Inurnment will be 10:00 AM Monday April 29, 2024, at...

Eugene "Gene" Heitland, age 68, of Bryant, SD, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the De Smet Community Church. Pastor Jim Millman and Pastor Brenda Wicks will officiate with music provided by Crys Grann as organist. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Barr, Kip Davis, Tom Hoek, Tate Munger, Bob Garry, Kirby Wicks, and Dean Steffensen. Honorary pallbearers will be Cutler and Blair...

Kenneth E. Cronkhite, age 93, of Bryant, SD, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet, SD. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in De Smet, SD. Father Terry Weber will officiate with music provided by Ann Larson as organist. Active pallbearers will be Kenneth’s grandchildren: Kendall, April, Rob, Kimberly, Krissy, Darcie, and Danielle.  Visitation will be held in the hour...

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE OF DEATH HAS BEEN CHANGED TO KEEP OBITUARY CURRENT. Thomas Anthony Mickey (85) of Watertown, South Dakota, passed away peacefully in Orange Park, Florida on March 26, 2024. Tom was the oldest of 7 children born to William and Mary Mickey on May 27, 1938. A memorial service will be held for Tom in Watertown, South Dakota at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.  Celebration of Life and Dinner get together after the service at Rick and...