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Mass of Christian Burial for Harvey Frank Hammrich is Monday, June 21, 2021 at 9:00 am at the Holy Name of Jesus Church with Father John Fischer as celebrant. Visitation is 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with Liturgical Wake Service and Rosary at 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Holy Name of Jesus Church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Harvey Frank Hammrich was born October 10, 1934 to Jacob Joseph and Mary Ann (Biegler) Hammrich on the family farm near Ipswich. He attended Holy Cross Catholic School and graduated from Ipswich High School in 1954. He went on to get a bachelor's and master's degree from South Dakota State University (SDSU). While at SDSU he played...

Nancy, widow of Eugene Post, went to be with the Lord on May 7th, 2021. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Nancy Charlette was born October 5, 1940 in Columbus, OH to Denver and Frieda B. (Balsiger) Thompson. Nancy married Eugene "Gene" C. Post on June 6, 1964 in Columbus, OH. The couple moved to St. Paul, MN. While there, they had two children, Michael and Jenny. After Gene's graduation, the family moved to Waubay, SD. The family moved to Watertown in 1973. Nancy taught school for many years. She later worked for Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sharp Chevrolet for a short time. Nancy volunteered for the Volunteer Center and her church. She taught Sunday School...

(Mrs. Eugene) Nancy Post, 80, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Prairie Lakes Healthcare. Services will be announced by the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel.

Braden "Brad" John Schaefer, age 23, of Watertown, SD passed away peacefully on the morning of April 27, 2021 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Foursquare Church Family Worship Center (1120 4th St NE) in Watertown with Reverend Steve Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 pm, with a prayer service and time of sharing starting at 7:00 pm, Friday, April 30, 2021 at the church. Interment will be at Milbank City Cemetery in Milbank, SD. Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel serving the family.

Ruth L. Lowery, 83, of Watertown, SD, passed away surrounded by her family, on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown with Pastor Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett officiating. Judy Everson will be the soloist accompanied by A.J. Sherrill. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Pallbearers will be Justin Swoboda, Brian Rehder, Tanner Sittig, Kyle Fischer, Norman Luken and Rick Brownell. Ruth Lenore Lowery, daughter of Ole C. and Hilda E. (Boxeth) Froke was born on March 23, 1938 in Summit,...

Ruth L. Lowery, 83, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Avantara Watertown. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Arrangements by Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel.

Dr. Gerald Ching (son of Howard and Eva Bekke Ching), 73, died April 13, 2021 in Tampa, FL. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., visitation one hour prior, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel, Watertown. Interment will be at Castlewood Cemetery. Survivors: sister, Carol (LeRoy) Tesch, Watertown; sister-in-law, Terra Ching, Castlewood; nephews and niece; Aunt Wilma Ching, Aunt and Uncle Harriette & Woodard Ching Go to Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel.

Gerald K. Ching (brother of Carol Tesch), age 73 of Tampa, FL passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Tampa. Arrangements are pending with Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown.

Rodney Woodford, age 60, of Watertown, SD passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Watertown. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 pm, Friday, April 16, 2021 at the church. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Out of respect for Rodney's family, we request that you wear a mask. Thank you for your consideration. Memorials may be designated to: Lake Area Technical College Foundation (605-882-5284 - PO Box 30, Watertown, SD 57201) in Rodney's name. A Building Trades Scholarship Fund has been created in Rodney's name. Casketbearers will be Dahcota Woodford, Kyle...

Constance "Connie" O. Schmidt, 84, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Jenkins Living Center. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the funeral chapel. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Pallbearers will be Michael Strutz, Scott Strutz, Charles Redetzke, Tim Redetzke, Dean Jacobson and Dave Thorsgaard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Connie's many nieces and nephews. Constance O. Schmidt, daughter of Charles and Alice (Painter) (Redetzke) Stratton was born on November 3, 1936 in Waubay, SD. She grew up in...

Constance "Connie" Schmidt, 84, of Watertown, SD passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Wed. April 14, 2021 at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Visitation will be 4-6 pm, Tuesday, April 13th at Wight and Comes Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Wight & comes Funeral Chapel is serving the family.

Constance "Connie" Schmidt, 84, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Jenkins Living Center. Services will be announced by the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel.

Travis J. Strohfus, 33, of Watertown, SD, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown. Visitation will be 4-7 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Cornerstone Church. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Watertown. Arrangements by Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel.

Travis J. Strohfus, 33, of Watertown, SD, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown with Pastor Luke Smith officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Cornerstone Church. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Watertown. Pallbearers will be Joseph Strohfus, Grant Nelson, Tony Everett, Dominick Everett, Alex Nelson, Rob Hagen, Matthew Moes and Brandon Decker. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be distributed according to the wishes of the family. Travis John Strohfus was born on March 15, 1988 in Watertown,...

Jerome Nicholas Weiland, 81, of Bennington, NE, formerly of Watertown, SD, passed away Easter Sunday morning, April 4, 2021, at CHI Immanuel-Fontenelle in Omaha, NE. Funeral services will be held in Watertown, SD. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel, 1111 Fourth Street Northeast. A funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Richard Fox at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 16, at Immaculate Conception Church, 309 Second Avenue Southeast. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery with military honors. Music by Danielle Holmquist-Holida, organist, and Dan Rademacher, soloist. A lunch following the funeral will be held for family and...

Angie K. Darling, 53, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her residence. A public visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., and a time of sharing on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Kent Stillson will lead the prayer service. Angela Kay Darling, daughter of James and Kathleen (Demarais) Hanson was born on November 16, 1967 in Van Nuys, CA. She grew up in Crookston and Thief River Falls, MN until the family moved to Watertown, SD, where she graduated from Watertown High School in 1986. Angie earned her Bachelor's degree in International Business from Minnesota State University Moorhead in...

Jerome N. Weiland, age 81, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Watertown, SD, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Omaha. Funeral mass will be 11:00 a.m., Friday April 16, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Church with Father Richard Fox officiating. Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm, on Thursday, April 15th at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Watertown. Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel is serving the family.