John Halbkat Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Halbkat Jr. of Webster, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 87, on May 7, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Halbkat Jr. to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping John's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Sr. Halbkat and Marian Halbkat (Koehane). He is survived by: his wife Mary Bowar of Otto's Catholic Church; his children, John Halbkat III (Darla) of Huron, SD, Kathryn Baker (Jon) of Glendale, AZ, Mark Halbkat (Sue Robertson) of Paynesville, MN and Matthew Halbkat of Webster; his siblings, Kathleen Fischer of Highlands Ranch, CO, Mary Lawson of Sioux Falls, SD and Tom Halbkat (Elaine) of Omaha, NE; and his brother-in-law David Bowar (Carol) of Seattle, WA.. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fiksdal Funeral Service (122 W 5th Ave, Webster, SD 57274). A wake was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Christ the King Catholic Church (1101 E 1st St, Webster, SD 57274).
