Elizabeth L. Schaefer, age 86, of Aberdeen, SD, formerly of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Aberdeen Health & Rehab Center in Aberdeen, SD.  She was the widow of Frank Schaefer.  Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Lamar Whittemore will officiate.  Music will be provided by Elizabeth’s grandchildren, Colton Schaefer as organist with ReBecca Schaefer...

Eldon D. Petersen, age 82, of Watertown SD, formerly of Lake Preston, SD passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the Jenkins Care Center, Watertown, SD.  Services will begin with a family prayer service at 9:00 a.m.; visitation at 9:30 a.m. and the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. all occurring on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Watertown. Burial will follow the services at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Preston City Cemetery in Lake Preston, SD. ...

  Henry C. “Hank” Pieschke, age 91, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. Keith Peterson will officiate. Music will be provided by Ellen Heisner as organist. The family is requested to meet at the church by 10:00 a.m. for a family prayer service.   Visitation will be at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Tuesday...

  Correne F. Selchert, age 90, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the local hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in South Shore, SD. Rev. Ken Nelson will officiate.  Music will be provided by Colleen Quade. The family is requested to meet at the church by 10:00 a.m. for a family prayer service.   Visitation will be at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Sunday from 2-4...

  Elaine Lois Halse, age 81, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at a local care center. She was the widow of Dennis Halse. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at New Helgen Lutheran Church in Florence, SD.  Pastor Mindy Ehrke will officiate. Music will be provided by Sue Flisrand as organist with Elaine’s granddaughters, Amber Lutz and Jessica VanSickle as vocalists. The family is requested to meet at the church on...

  Harlan M. Stevenson, age 76, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the local hospital. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel. Pastor Gerald Volk will officiate. Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill as organist with Robbyn Givens as soloist. The family is requested to meet at the chapel at 12:30 p.m. for a family prayer service.   Visitation will be at the chapel on Thursday, prior to...

Donna Marie Marotz, age 63, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, surrounded by family. A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. Donna was born on August 11, 1956, in Watertown, SD, to DeWayne and Berness (Meland) Marotz.  She attended and graduated from Watertown High School. Upon graduation, she began working as a waitress at The Other Place Café where she was employed for 25 years.  Donna then began working at Dakotaland...

  Callie Eidsness, age 91, of Henry, SD, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at a local care center.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Vienna, SD.  Pastor Collin Beveridge will officiate.  Music will be provided by Dorothy Fuller as organist.  The family is requested to meet at the church on Saturday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service. Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral...

  Roger C. Allen, age 69, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, at the local hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel. Pastor Steve Biswell will officiate. Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill as organist. The family is requested to meet at the chapel by 10:30 a.m. on Friday.   Visitation will be at the chapel on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation...

Lois C. Muller, age 90, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at a local hospital.  A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Lois was born on April 23, 1929, in Watertown, SD, to Martin and Annette (Reidle) Burgdorf and lived a beautiful full life. She will be greatly missed by all.  Lois is survived by her children, Dan (Charlotte) Muller of Sioux Falls, SD and Jeff (Tricia) Muller of...