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09/26/2025

Animals are cute and cuddly, but did you know that they can also help you grieve? Check out this article to learn how animals can support you when you’re grieving.

Animals are great at providing comfort during difficult times. Click here to learn how animals can help you grieve!

09/26/2025

Clark A. Hoesing, age 59 of Hartington, Nebraska died of natural causes at his residence on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was the son of Emery & Roberta Hoesing and father of Kris.

Memorial Services will be on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington with Pastor Tom Tuura officiating. Burial of his cremated remains will be held at a later date. Family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

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09/24/2025

A little motivation can make all the difference. Inspired by his own kids, a New York bodega owner is transforming the lives of youth in his community. Visit the link below to read more about this heartwarming story!

Wail Alselwi, co-owner and manager of Zack’s Finest Deli & Grocery in Staten Island, New York, rewards the hard work of neighborhood students.

09/23/2025

John “Chub” Honomichl, age 75, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at his home in Yankton.

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota, with Reverend Dani Jo Bierwagen officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 following the memorial service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home.

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09/22/2025

September 22 marks the first official day of fall. Cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, and the changing of the seasons...what’s your favorite thing about fall?

09/22/2025

Dorothy Ann (Vornhagen) Gobel age 87, of Yankton, South Dakota died on September 20, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, South Dakota from complications of a massive stroke.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton, NE with Reverend Dave Liewer officiating. The Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed at www.facebook.com/WintzRay. Burial will be in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery in Crofton. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, on Friday, September 26, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton with a rosary and vigil service at 7:00 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

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09/22/2025

09/19/2025

Writing a eulogy for a loved one who has died can be a challenging task, especially when you’re also processing your grief. AI can help make the writing process easier! Click below to learn how to write a personalized eulogy with AI.

AI can be a useful tool when writing a eulogy! Check out these tips to help you better use AI to craft a personalized eulogy for a loved one.

09/18/2025

In honor of Air Force Day, here are a few trivia questions! Did you know that it was a U.S. airman who first broke the sound barrier or that the Air Force tracks Santa Clause every Christmas Eve? What other fun facts do you know about the Air Force?

09/17/2025

One of the best ways to elevate your cooking experience is by cleaning your cutting boards. Check out the following article for easy tips to help them last longer in your kitchen! cutt.ly/how-to-clean-a-wooden-cutting-boardbasic

Wooden cutting boards are popular for aesthetic reasons and because they're gentle on knives. I researched four methods for cleaning and maintaining your wooden cutting boards to find the best one.

09/16/2025

Scott Cutler, age 58, of Yankton, South Dakota, died surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yankton with Reverend Steve Weispfennig officiating. Burial will follow at the Yankton Cemetery with military honors performed by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 and the SD Army National Guard Funeral Honors. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, on Wednesday, September 17 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 PM.

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09/15/2025

Larry L. Ryken, age 82, of Yankton, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Twist of Pine in Yankton, South Dakota.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service on Thursday. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Mayfield, South Dakota at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to: Carl Youngworth Scholarship (PO Box 133, Yankton, SD 57078), YHS Basketball and Football Alumni (2511 Burleigh Street, Yankton, SD 57078), or Yankton Girl’s Softball Association (PO Box 103, Yankton, SD 57078).

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