Our family and staff at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel wish you peace and love this holiday season. We know that the process of adjusting to life without a loved one goes on long after the funeral is over. We understand the unique and ongoing challenges you might face, and this holiday season is no exception. The world around us is preparing for the holidays, and society encourages us to join in the “Christmas Spirit”. However, this time of year can bring pain and sadness to...

JoAnn Ramona Walker, 87, of Peachtree City, GA, passed away December 12, 2019, with her family by her side. JoAnn was born on April 15, 1932 in Wessington, SD to the late Fred and Pauline Schrader. JoAnn was preceded in death by husbands, Arnold F. Enevoldsen, whom she married in 1955 and John Walker, whom she married in 2001 and brother, Lloyd Schrader. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Enevoldsen and Debra Price (Cy), both from Hobart, IN; grandchildren, Ashley Hostetler (Alex) from...

***  PLEASE NOTE DATE OF SERVICE***   Abigail “Abby” Anne Coyle, age 42, of Billings, MT, formerly of Strandburg, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at her residence. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel. Fr. Denis Meier will officiate.  Music will be provided by Joan Lohrman as organist. The family is requested to meet by 10:30 a.m. for a family prayer service.   Visitation...

Gene R. Kluck, age 80, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.  No services will be held per Gene’s wishes. Gene was born on June 14, 1939, in Watertown, SD, to Raymond and Harriet (LaFramboise) Kluck. He attended Watertown High School and graduated in 1957.  He attended USD and graduated with a teaching degree and taught in the Watertown public schools for a few years before he decided to return back...

  Jeffrey Julius “Jeff” Gates, age 58, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at his residence, after fighting a courageous six month battle with cancer. Private family services will be held. Jeff was born on January 31, 1961, to Leo and Lillian (Haar) Gates, in Aberdeen, SD. After graduating from Aberdeen Central High School in 1979, Jeff enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. On June 17, 1983, Jeff was united in marriage to Laurie...

  Herbert “Herb” L. Mischke age 86 of Hazel, SD, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown, SD, with his daughters by his side.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 20, 2019,  at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown.  Rev. Paul Janke will officiate.  Music will be provided by Carol Janke as organist.  The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 10:30 am for a prayer...

  Nancy Ann (Shepherd) Hauck, age 57, of Clear Lake, SD, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. Rev. Kent Stillson 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 church by 10:00 a.m. for a family prayer service.   Visitation will be at Lutheran Church of Our...

  Roxanne Marie O’Brien, age 68, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at a local care center. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel. Pastor Scott Dempster will officiate. The family is requested to meet at the chapel by 10:30 a.m. for a family prayer service.   Visitation will be on Tuesday at the chapel, prior to the service, starting at 10:00 a.m.   Burial will be at Mt. Hope...

  Ray Alef Arneson, age 81, of Hayti, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Avantara Lake Norden Care Center in Lake Norden, SD. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD. Pastor David Patterson will officiate. Music will be provided by Joanne Nelson. The family is requested to meet at the chapel by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday for a family prayer service.   Visitation will be at the chapel on...

  Judith Marie Resel, age 69, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Watertown, SD, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, in Sun City. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019. at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel. Fr. Michael Wensing will officiate.   Visitation will be at the chapel on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. and also prior to the service on Friday.   Judy was born on June 19, 1950, to Milfred “Mickey” and Teresa (Lamers) Ward, in Browns...