Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service

04/10/2026

Grief can sometimes feel disjointed - a cry here, a burst of anger there; a deep sadness today, a crush of guilt tomorrow. In this article, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, renowned author and grief counselor, urges us to trust the process of grief. As you surrender to the mystery, your experience of love and grief will create a changed you. A you who has not only survived but who has learned to thrive again in a new form and in a new way. Click the link to learn more!

In our lives, we all participate in rituals. To learn more about the healing aspects of rituals, take a few moments to read this article.

04/07/2026

David B. Zavadil, age 70 of Crofton, Nebraska entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton with the Rev. Marcus Knecht officiating. Burial will be at Beaver Creek cemetery in rural Crofton. Visitation will be on Friday, at church, from 5-6:30 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Crofton.

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04/07/2026

Imelda “Millie” Lorraine Sjuts Leapley age 98 of Coleridge, Nebraska died on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge.

Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Coleridge with the Rev. Terry Buol officiating. Burial will be at the Coleridge City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, at church, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Coleridge.

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04/07/2026

Thomas H. Steffen Jr. age 84 of Hartington, Nebraska died peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 3, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Will Targy officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be on Tuesday, at church, from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

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04/07/2026

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04/06/2026

Carolyn Marie “Kay” Pickart, age 86, died on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Alcester Care and Rehab Center in Alcester, South Dakota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, on April 10, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, SD with Reverend Tom Anderson Officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on April 9 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton with a rosary and vigil service at 7:00 PM. Visitation also continues one hour prior to the Mass at the church.

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04/06/2026

04/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the love of God through the resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. He is risen! Happy Easter!

04/03/2026

Easter is a time for celebration, but children who have lost a loved one may struggle during this time. If your child is grieving, this article offers guidance on supporting them during the Easter season.

If your child has lost a loved one, this article provides guidance for supporting your grieving child during the Easter season.

04/03/2026

Good Friday reminds us of the ultimate act of a loving Father who would send His only Son to die that we might live.

03/31/2026

Cory M. Poelstra, age 36, of Yankton, South Dakota, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home in Yankton.

A memorial service will be 11:00 AM on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Riverview Reformed Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with Reverend Dave Reck officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service on Monday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

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03/31/2026

Blanche Marie McCart, age 65 of Laurel, Nebraska died on Friday, March 27, 2026 at her residence.

A Celebration of Life service will be on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington with the Rev. Todd Thelen officiating. Burial will be at the Coleridge City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday morning from 9-10:30 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

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