John "Dutch" Kudrna's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2024 in Yankton, South Dakota

John "Dutch" Kudrna

February 7, 1931 - December 7, 2024 (93 years old)

Yankton, South Dakota

John "Dutch" Kudrna's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2024 in Yankton, South Dakota

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Wintz & Ray Funeral Home

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John "Dutch" Kudrna

February 7, 1931 - December 7, 2024 (93 years old)

Yankton, South Dakota

John Kudrna Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 7, 2024, at the age of 93, John Kudrna of Yankton, South Dakota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Kudrna to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John William Kudrna and Mae Kudrna (Becvar); his son John Michael; and his sister Dorothy Blair. He is survived by: his wife Marcella "Marcy" Kubal; his children, Jean Orton (Dan), Kim Kudrna (Allan Ihrer), Mike Kudrna and Jay Kudrna (Jessica); his grandchildren, Katie Hayes (Bill), Rachel Orton (Jacob Selgestad), Cydni Kudrna and Sophia Kudrna; and his great grandchildren, Madison, Elliott and Olivia Hayes. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, December 15th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home – Yankton (2901 Douglas Ave, Yankton, SD 57078). A rosary was held on Sunday, December 15th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass was held on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Benedict Catholic Church (1500 St Benedict Dr, Yankton, SD 57078).

Dutch spent his last years hospitalized with Alzheimer's disease at the South Dakota Human Services Center in Yankton.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wintz & Ray Funeral Home



Sun

Dec 15

Visitation

Wintz & Ray Funeral Home – Yankton
2901 Douglas Ave, Yankton, SD 57078

Sun

Dec 15

Rosary

Wintz & Ray Funeral Home – Yankton
2901 Douglas Ave, Yankton, SD 57078

Mon

Dec 16

Mass

St. Benedict Catholic Church
1500 St Benedict Dr, Yankton, SD 57078

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December 13, 2024

Donald & Marilee Krcil family, Marcy & Leonard Bares family, Larry Krcil sent flowers

“In loving memory of Uncle "Dutch" John Kudrna, Cherish your memories and he will live on forever in your heart! With deepest sympathies.”


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