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James Farley Obituary
James Farley, age 92, of Yankton, South Dakota died on Saturday, February 14, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Funeral services are 2:00 PM, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yankton with Reverend Steve Weispfennig officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton with military honors performed by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 and the SD Army National Guard Funeral Honors. Visitation is one hour prior to the funeral from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
21
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church
1009 Jackson St, Yankton, SD 57078
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2:00 p.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church
1009 Jackson St, Yankton, SD 57078
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Wintz & Ray Funeral Home And Crematory Service IncOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.