Obituaries

Apr 20, 2024

Joan Weismantel, 82, of Webster died Saturday, April 20 at Sun Dial Manor, Bristol.

Joan Margaret (Rohwer) Weismantel was born November 1, 1941, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and peacefully passed away at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol, South Dakota, on April 20, 2024. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Annabeth (Paulson) Rohwer and the beloved sister...

Feb 5, 2024

Joanita Johnson, 71, of Webster died Mon., Feb. 5 peacefully in her own home with her husband by her side.

Livestream video can be viewed at Coester Funeral Home Facebook page.

Joanita was born on May 9, 1952 to Anton and Helen (Breske) Nowak in Watertown, SD. The family lived in Grenville, SD with her...

Jan 27, 2024

Jeff entered into eternal life after a long battle with diabetic related health issues, on January 27, 2024 at Sanford Hospital Webster, surrounded by his family who will forever miss him.

Livestream video of Jeff's funeral will be viewed on Coester Funeral Home Facebook page.

Jeffrey Joe Schmidt was born on June 19, 1950, at...

Nov 24, 2023

Shirley Spiering, 80, of Webster died Friday, November 24 at Sanford Hospital, Webster.

Memorial service will be Livestream on Coester Funeral Home Facebook page.

Shirley Annette Schmidt was born on May 11, 1943 in Bowdle, SD. She was the daughter of Fred C. & Hilda (Ronshaugen) Schmidt. Shirley graduated from Webster High School in 1961....

Apr 18, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Aleck, 63, of Webster died Tues., Apr. 18 at Sanford Hospital, Webster.

Chuck was born on August 9, 1959 To Hummie & Anna (Bickett) Aleck of Harrisburg. He graduated from Harrisburg High School with the class of 1977. He attended college in Tennessee and graduated from Southeast Technical College, Sioux Falls, SD with degrees...

Apr 5, 2023

Ed Stahl, 81, of Webster died Wed., Apr. 5, at Bethesda Home, Webster.

Livestream video can be seen on Coester Funeral Home Facebook page on Wednesday.

Edward "Ed" Louis Stahl was born to Henry and Bertha (Meier) Stahl on January 28, 1942 in Redfield, SD.  Ed attended and graduated from Redfield high school in 1960....

Mar 26, 2023

Marsha Ann Myers was born January 23, 1951 in Montevideo Minnesota to Clyde and Laura Bergstrom Myers. She passed away on March 26, 2023 at Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 72. Marsha began her early years in Andover, SD. She attended elementary school in Andover and after the school closed she went to ...

Mar 8, 2023

Larry Baumgarn, 67, of Webster died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Sanford Hospital, Webster.

Livestream video can be viewed on Coester Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking this link https://vimeo.com/event/3156013 .

Larry Ray Baumgarn was born on April 8, 1955 to Earl Sr. and Verna (Schoenbeck) Baumgarn at Peabody Hospital in Webster, SD. He...

Nov 24, 2022

Louis Kulesa was born on Oct., 1,1941 to Frank  & Sally (Dolney) Kulesa and passed from this life on Nov., 24, 2022 at the age of 81.

He is survived by his wife , Cindy; daughter Tammy Lynn (Doug) Schnell; sons Toby (Tina) Kulesa and Chris (Yoojin), along with 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  He is...

Nov 4, 2022

William "Bill" J. Jaskulka, 92, formerly of Grenville SD and Webster SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Strand-Kjorsvig Home, Grenville.

Services will be livestreamed via Coester Funeral Home Facebook page.

Military Graveside rites will be conducted by the Henning Shemanski American Post #267, Grenville.

On December 11, 1929,...

Oct 20, 2022

Dora Pelowski, 88, of Hector, MN died Thurs., Oct 20 at Prairie View Nursing Home, Hector, Mn.

The family will meet at Coester Funeral Home at 2:30 Monday, Nov. 21 for a time of prayer.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 Monday, Nov. 21 at St. Otto's Cemetery, Webster.

Dora Ann Pelowski,...

Sep 18, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Hammitt, 85 of Webster died Sunday, September 18 at his residence.

Ron's request was to donate his body to USD Medical School.  Per his request no services will be scheduled.

Ron was born on Jan 1, 1937 in Sioux Falls, SD, along with his twin sister Constance "Connie". They were born a few...

Aug 24, 2022

Tamera Town, 61, of Washington, died Wednesday, August 24 at Providence St. Peter's Hospital, Olympia, WA.

Tamera was born on January 13, 1961 in Webster, SD to Truman & Doris (Helwig) Town.  She graduated from Waubay Public school in 1979.  She would then attend USD pursing a degree in Criminal Justice.

Tamera married Jim Rankin...

Aug 10, 2022

Grace Marie Scheff entered into the presence of her Savior on the evening of August 10 th , 2022 at the age of 87.

Grace was the oldest child born to Henry and Henrietta (Poel) Schoon on February 20, 1935 in Milbank, SD. She met Robert Scheff at a street dance, with whom she would exchange letters...

Jul 24, 2022

Richard Abernathy, 75, of Webster died Sunday, July 24, at his residence.

Private family services will be held at the family's residence.

Richard was born on March 5, 1947 in Granite Falls, MN to Hugh & Martha (Nordang) Abernathy.  He attended and later graduated from Granite Falls High School.  Following school he attended Granite Falls...

Jun 14, 2022

Pearl "Peggy" Wangsness, 88, of Watertown died Tuesday, June 14 at Prairie Lakes Hospital, Watertown.

Family requests no services to be held at this time.  A memorial service is planned for a later date.

Pearl Louise Wangsness(Peggy)passed away on Tuesday, June 14 th , 2022 at the Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD.  Ironically, she...

May 9, 2022

Ronald Kotzea, 64, of Madison, SD died Mon., May 9 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls.

Live steam video can be viewed at Coester Funeral Home Facebook page.

Ronald was born on September 11, 1957 to Gene & Jacquline (Dokter) Kotzea in Webster, SD.  Ron attended school in Waubay.  Ron entered the Redfield State...

Apr 20, 2022

Todd Alan Hanson was a caring son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend.  He left this world peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 20, 2022, after a courageous fight with cancer at age 54.

Please join the family to celebrate Todd's life with a visitation on Tuesday, April 26 from 5-7at St. John's Lutheran...

Feb 27, 2022

Thomas Adams, 69, of Roslyn died Sunday, February 27 at Sanford Hospital Webster.

Livesteam video will be provided at Coester Funeral Home Facebook page.

Thomas Archie Adams (Pashaw) was born on February 18, 1953 to Norman & Catherine (Flaherty) Adams in Saint Paul, MN.  .

Tom attended Scheffel grade school and...

Jan 14, 2022

LaVerne Block, 87, of Bristol died Friday, January 14, at Sun Dial Manor, Bristol.

Livestream video can be viewed on Coester Funeral Home FACEBOOK pageat 2:00.

LaVerne L. "Vern" Block was born December 31 st , 1934 to Joe and Valeria (Wirkus) Block in Webster, South Dakota.  Vern attended Webster School and later in life...