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01/05/2026

01/03/2026

Dolores Meier funeral - Coleridge

01/02/2026

Are you looking to honor a veteran?s military service at their final goodbye? Check out these 20 ideas for how you can personalize a beloved veteran?s funeral to highlight and celebrate their military service in a way that is tailored to their one-of-a-kind story.

There are so many way to go about personalizing a veteran's final tribute. Here are 20 ideas to get you started with your own brainstorm!

01/01/2026

A new year has come. Let's make the most of it by spending time with those we love most!

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to a close and you prepare to celebrate 2026, you might be wondering how tomorrow became a holiday. Read more about the importance of New Year’s traditions in the link below! 🎉 cutt.ly/new-years-history

12/30/2025

Gerald K. “Jerry” Hoffart, age 81 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Kevin Vogel officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be on Monday, at church, from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, at church, one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

View Gerald "Jerry" K. Hoffart's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/30/2025

Dolores J. Meier, age 91 of Coleridge, Nebraska died on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the Osmond General Hospital in Osmond, Nebraska.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Coleridge with the Rev. Terry Buol officiating. Burial will be at the Coleridge City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation with her body present will be on Saturday from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Coleridge.

View Dolores J. Meier's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/29/2025

Mark A. Stucky, age 66, of Walsenburg, Colorado and formerly of Yankton, South Dakota, died on Monday, December 15, 2025 at his home.

A memorial service for Mark will be held at 2:00 PM, on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Dani Jo Bierwagen officiating. Interment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery Columbarium in Yankton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

View Mark A. Stucky's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/29/2025

Robert D. Buckman, age 90, son of Ralph and Myrtle Buckman of Gayville, South Dakota, died on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Vangen Lutheran Cemetery in Mission Hill, South Dakota. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton, South Dakota.

View Robert D. Buckman's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/26/2025

Will you or a loved one need Medicaid assistance to cover long-term care someday? If so, check out this article to learn some little-known tips on how funeral planning can help you spend down to qualify for Medicaid.

Wanting to spend down for Medicaid but not sure where to start? Click here to learn how funeral preplanning may help you qualify!

12/25/2025

May you feel the friendship, warmth, and joy of those you love this season. Merry Christmas!