Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service

03/13/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens during an arrangement conference for a funeral? This article shares a few tips on what to expect and how you can prepare ahead of time.

Do you know what to expect at a funeral arrangement conference? Read over these tips so you can prepare for the conversation ahead of time.

03/13/2026

Joel Jules Brewer, age 64, of Yankton, South Dakota, went to full rest at his home March 10, 2026.

A celebration of Joel’s life will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton, South Dakota.

View Joel Jules Brewer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/12/2026

Helen Mabel Dickes, age 84 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Accura Healthcare in Hartington.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington with the Rev. Raymond Solberg officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1-2:00 p.m. prior the Memorial service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

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03/10/2026

Losing a loved one can be overwhelming and bring up many difficult emotions. Sometimes, these emotions can lead to overspending on a funeral.

When you preplan, you save your family from emotional overspending, since they know exactly what your wishes are. Instead of just choosing the most expensive options, your family can know that they are fulfilling your wishes.

Want to learn more about preplanning? Give us a call at 605.665.3644!

03/09/2026

Pamela Jill Frick, age 87, of Yankton, South Dakota, died on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton.

There will be a visitation from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton and then a short service will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, led by Pastor Spencer Keroff. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton.

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03/09/2026

03/07/2026

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03/06/2026

Did you know that mortuary cosmetology is an essential part of many funerals? This informative article provides helpful insight into the job, how it benefits grieving families, and the pathway to becoming a certified mortuary cosmetologist. Read to learn more about this crucial career!

What is a mortuary cosmetologist? What do they do? Read the article to learn more about the profession and how it can be a fulfilling career.

03/05/2026

Eleanor R. Juttelstad, age 85, of Yankton, South Dakota died on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Funeral services are 2:00 PM, on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton with Reverend Velma Larson officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Volin, SD. Visitation is one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

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03/05/2026

Deb Lemon, age 78, of Yankton, South Dakota, died on her birthday on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota after a brief illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with Reverend Tom Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a rosary and vigil service at 5:00 PM.

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03/05/2026

LaVerda Ann Eickhoff, age 88, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery following the visitation on Saturday.

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03/02/2026

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