James "Jim" Gruenwald

James "Jim" Gruenwald obituary

James "Jim" Gruenwald

Upcoming Events

Oct

23

Visitation

Hyke Funeral Home

101 E 7th Ave, Redfield, SD 57469

Oct

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Redfield - St. Bernard Catholic Church

217 East 6th Avenue, Redfield, SD 57469

Oct

24

Inurnment

11:45 a.m.

Redfield - St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery

17271 US-281, Redfield, SD 57469

Services provided by

Hyke Funeral Home - Redfield

James Gruenwald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hyke Funeral Home - Redfield on Oct. 18, 2025.

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James "Jim" Eugene Gruenwald, 85, of Redfield, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.

A scriptural prayer service, time of sharing, and rosary will begin at 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. Visitation will follow until 7:00 PM, with family present. Following the visitation, please join the family at Chrystal's.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 24, 2025, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Redfield. Reverend Brian Eckrich will officiate. Inurnment will follow the service at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery in Redfield. Lunch will then be served at the Spink County 4-H Building in Redfield.

The services on Thursday and the funeral Mass on Friday will be live-streamed through a link on the funeral home's website below Jim's obituary. Hyke Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements (www.hykefuneralhome.com).

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Hyke Funeral Home - Redfield

101 East 7th Ave, Redfield, SD 57469

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Upcoming Events

Oct

23

Visitation

Hyke Funeral Home

101 E 7th Ave, Redfield, SD 57469

Oct

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Redfield - St. Bernard Catholic Church

217 East 6th Avenue, Redfield, SD 57469

Oct

24

Inurnment

11:45 a.m.

Redfield - St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery

17271 US-281, Redfield, SD 57469

Services provided by

Hyke Funeral Home - Redfield