Rev. Michael D. Schmitz's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Yankton, South Dakota

Rev. Michael D. Schmitz

March 11, 1946 - September 9, 2025 (79 years old)

Yankton, South Dakota

Rev. Michael D. Schmitz's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Yankton, South Dakota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brockhaus Funeral Homes

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Rev. Michael D. Schmitz

March 11, 1946 - September 9, 2025 (79 years old)

Yankton, South Dakota

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Michael D. Schmitz Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael D. Schmitz of Yankton, South Dakota, who passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Schmitz and Elizabeth Schmitz; his siblings, Richard, Diane Dose and Teresa Schmitz; and his siblings-in-law, Arlene Schmitz and Bob Mandelkow.

He is survived by: his siblings, Donald Schmitz of Slayton, Minnesota, Donna Bass (Vernon) of Okabena, Laurie Mandelkow of Red Wing and Marilyn Boerboom (Leonard) of Green Bay, Wisconsin; and his brother-in-law Donald Dose of Elgin, Minnesota. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose School, Crofton Knights of Columbus, or Crofton Bluejays.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brockhaus Funeral Homes



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September 15, 2025

Donna & Donald G Naimoli wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Michael D. Schmitz, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. As a fellow Air Force Reservist, Fr "Mike" always made time for those in need and always displayed his true love of Jesus. He was truly a Christian soldier of God. May he Rest in Peace.”


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Sep 15

Visitation

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
1316 W 5th St, Crofton, NE 68730

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Sep 15

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St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
1316 W 5th St, Crofton, NE 68730

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Sep 16

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
1316 W 5th St, Crofton, NE 68730

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Sep 19

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Calvary Cemetery

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