Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service

07/28/2025

Jasmine Snoozy, age 29, of Yankton, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly in Nebraska, on July 24, 2025, leaving behind family, friends, and a community who will deeply miss her.

There will be a gathering to celebrate Jasmine’s life from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Wintz & Ray Hospitality Center in Yankton and a time of sharing will be held at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to offset expenses may be directed to the Snoozy Family at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home, 2901 Douglas Avenue in Yankton, SD 57078.

View Jasmine Denise Snoozy's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/28/2025

07/25/2025

While funerals of the past were more cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all style events, that’s not true anymore. Check out this article to learn more about funeral personalization and how it’s changing the way we honor and remember the lives of those we love.

Funerals aren't one-size-fits-all. In fact, funeral personalization is key to creating a meaningful and healing tribute. Click for more!

07/23/2025

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07/22/2025

Why not get a jump start on planning for the future? Planning ahead for your funeral wishes is a great way to give yourself and your family peace of mind.

It's a big decision to start an advance funeral plan, so contact us today to speak with a Preplanning Specialist! We can walk you through every step of the process from start to finish. No matter your needs, we’re here to help!

07/22/2025

Jamey Wuestewald, age 58, of Yankton, South Dakota, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Funeral services are 10:30 AM, on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Wintz and Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Dani Jo Bierwagen officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, on Wednesday, July 23 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton.

View Jamey Wuestewald's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/22/2025

Chong Cha “Kim” Meyer, age 82 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.

Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington with the Rev. Amanda Talley officiating. Burial will be at the Hartington City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home prior to the funeral. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

View Chong Cha "Kim" Meyer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/21/2025

Clarita Kae Varilek, age 82, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota with a time of sharing at 7:00 PM. Entombment will be in the columbarium at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton.

Clarita requested that no flowers be sent for her funeral, instead please consider a donation to your local humane society or to South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

View Clarita Kae Varilek's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/19/2025

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07/18/2025

Music can help us express our feelings in a way words alone often can’t, which is why personalizing the music at a funeral or celebration of life is so important. If your loved one grew up in the 1940s – or just loved 1940s music – here are 10 songs you can incorporate into their service.

Want to incorporate music from the 1940s in your loved one's celebration of life? Check out our list for 10 beautiful options.

07/16/2025

A small act of kindness can save an octopus' life. A group of divers found an eight-legged critter in need of their help. Read more about this amazing story in the article below!

The cup wasn't a safe choice, but the little cephalopod was stubborn.