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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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6
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Riverview Reformed Church
1700 Burleigh St, Yankton, SD 57078
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Wintz & Ray Funeral Home And Crematory Service IncOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.
Cory Poelstra 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.
Full obituary to follow.
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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
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
6
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Riverview Reformed Church
1700 Burleigh St, Yankton, SD 57078
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Wintz & Ray Funeral Home And Crematory Service IncOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.