Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel

11/21/2025

11/19/2025

Thinking of the Eric Henderson family during this difficult time.

Eric John Henderson, age 50 of Arlington, died Friday, November 14, 2025, as the results of a traffic accident in Brookings County.

Funeral services for Eric John Henderson will be 11:00 AM Friday, November 21, 2025, at Calvary Free Lutheran Church with Pastor Seth Moan officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the church.

Burial will be in the Arlington City Cemetery.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Eric-Henderson

11/12/2025

Thinking of the Kenneth Warne family during this difficult time.

Kenneth W. Warne, age 93, formerly of Willow Lake, SD, passed away with Lorraine, his wife of 73 years, holding his hand and his family at his side on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at The Village Assisted Living in De Smet, SD.

A private visitation will be held for the family.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at American Lutheran Church in De Smet, SD, with visitation held from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. The service will be livestreamed via the Crawford-Osthus website.

Burial at West Bethany Cemetery in Erwin, SD, immediately following the services at the church.

11/12/2025

Thinking of the Gerhard “Gerry” Eugene Kriesel family during this difficult time.

Gerhard “Gerry” Eugene Kriesel 95, entered into rest and immediate presence of our Savior on October 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown.

Visitation will be at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Friday.

Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Funeral Honors Team of the U.S. Navy and Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion, Watertown.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Gerhard-Kriesel

11/11/2025

“Veterans are a symbol of what makes our nation great and we must never forget all they have done to ensure our freedom.” — Rodney Frelinghuysen

Happy Veterans Day from all of us at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel

11/10/2025

Thinking of the Waneta Anderson family during this difficult time.

Waneta A. Anderson, age 93, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at a local care center. She was the widow of Palmer "Andy" Anderson. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Waneta-Anderson

11/06/2025

Thinking of the Diane Hanson family during this difficult time.

Diane Hanson, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Watertown, SD. Lunch served at Grace Lutheran to follow internment.

Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown, SD.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Diane-Hanson

11/05/2025

Thinking of the Dianne Cunningham family during this difficult time.

Dianne M. Cunningham, age 76, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Watertown, SD. She was the widow of John Cunningham. A prayer service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown with visitation starting at 12:00 p.m. The service will be livestreamed via our website.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Dianne-Cunningham

10/29/2025

Thinking of the Virginia A. Davis family during this difficult time.

Virginia Ann Davis, age 79, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Avantara Nursing Home in Clark, South Dakota. Funeral services will be at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10:30 am in Watertown, South Dakota. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Saturday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service. The funeral service will be live streamed via our web site.

Visitation will be held at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown prior to services starting at 9:30 a.m.

Burial will be at the Goodwin Cemetery in Goodwin, South Dakota.

Link to obituary: https://www.crawfordosthus.com/obituary/Virginia-Davis