Russell James Crosley

Russell James Crosley obituary, Yankton, SD

Russell James Crosley

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Wintz & Ray Funeral Home

2901 Douglas Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078

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Trinity Lutheran Church - Yankton

403 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078

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Russell Crosley Obituary

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Russell James Crosley, age 57, of Crofton, Nebraska, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with Reverend Jeff Otterman officiating. Burial will be in the Crofton City Cemetery in Crofton, Nebraska. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

25

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wintz & Ray Funeral Home

2901 Douglas Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078

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Nov

26

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church - Yankton

403 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.