Sylvester J. "Sy" Korbel

Sylvester J. "Sy" Korbel obituary

Sylvester J. "Sy" Korbel

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

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Sylvester Korbel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel on Sep. 26, 2025.

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Sylvester "Sy" Korbel of Watertown, SD passed away at the age of 100 on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Funeral mass will be 10:30am, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown.

Visitation will be 4:00pm-7:00pm, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with a Scripture Service, Time of Sharing and Rosary starting at 7:00pm at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown.

Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Watertown.

An obituary to follow. Thank you.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

7

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel

1111 4th St NE, SD 57201

Send Flowers

Oct

8

Service

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

110 3rd St SE, SD 57201

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel