Cory M. Poelstra

Cory M. Poelstra

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Apr

6

Memorial Gathering

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Riverview Reformed Church

1700 Burleigh St, Yankton, SD 57078

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Apr

6

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Riverview Reformed Church

1700 Burleigh St, Yankton, SD 57078

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Cory Poelstra Obituary

Visit the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home And Crematory Service Inc website to view the full obituary.

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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Upcoming Events

Apr

6

Memorial Gathering

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Riverview Reformed Church

1700 Burleigh St, Yankton, SD 57078

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Apr

6

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Riverview Reformed Church

1700 Burleigh St, Yankton, SD 57078

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.