Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2024

Verla Marie Hedlund Bruns was born August 19, 1933, a twin with Verdus Hedlund, to Arthur and Lucy (Smith) Hedlund north of Gregory, South Dakota and she died November 4, 2024 at the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, South Dakota at the age of 91 years.

She was baptized and a member of St. John's...

Oct 28, 2024

Linda Marie Lampman was born February 24, 1950 at Fairfax, South Dakota to Clifford and Rosie (Janousek) Bush and she died October 28, 2024 at the Wagner Community Hospital in Wagner, South Dakota at the age of 74 years.

Linda was raised and received her education in Fairfax.  She was united in marriage to Edward Remter On...

Oct 22, 2024

Gaynell Marie Keller was born August 7, 1931 at Spencer, Nebraska to Chris and Inez (Carlson) Rockholm and she died October 22, 2024 at the Butte Healthcare Center in Butte, Nebraska at the age of 93 years.

Gaynell graduated valedictorian of her class from Naper High school in 1949.  She received a scholarship to Wayne State College.  ...

Oct 18, 2024

Lowell John Genzlinger was born on January 15, 1944 to Harry and Ruth Genzlinger. He was raised on a farm along with his older brother Vern, near Lucas, South Dakota and graduated from Burke High School in 1962. In 1966, he graduated from South Dakota State University with a civil engineering degree, and then joined the Coast and Geodetic...

Oct 14, 2024

Myrtle's funeral service will be live streamed through the Abundance United Methodist Parish facebook page

Myrtle Catherine Risewick was born on either July 10 or 11, 1922 in a home outside Burke, South Dakota. As a sign that she would be a force of nature, a tornado had ravaged the area that evening and obscured...

Oct 4, 2024

Private family services were held.

Sep 21, 2024

Elden James Nolan was born August 2, 1929 in Ravinia, South Dakota.  He was the fifth of five sons born to John Nolan and Amy Gibson Nolan. Elden passed away at his home in Fairfax, South Dakota on September 21, 2024 at the age of 95.

Elden attended school through 6th grade in Ravinia until the family...

Sep 20, 2024

Charles Sangster, 87, of Burke, SD passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Burke Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, SD.

Charles Junior Sangster was born September 16, 1937, the son of Charlie and Bertha Camin Sangster.  He grew up in Burke, Bonesteel area, graduating from Bonesteel High School in 1955.

Upon graduation he...

Sep 9, 2024

Kevin Lee Jons, age 64, was born on April 13th, 1960 and peacefully passed away on September 9th, 2024 in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by family.

Kevin was born to his parents, Winnie Jo and Marvin Jons. He grew up participating in football and basketball. Kevin graduated from Bonesteel High School in 1979. He moved to Sioux...

Aug 14, 2024

Myrna's funeral will be livestreamed over the Abundance United Methodist Parish facebook page.

Myrna Rae (Gosch) Beauchamp was born October 15, 1937 in the Burke Hospital to Corneilius and Anna (Ludemann) Gosch. She died Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in Bormann Manor, Parkston SD at the age of 86.

She grew up on the...

Aug 7, 2024

Loris John Matucha went to meet his Creator on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at the Burke Memorial Hospital.

Loris was born on April 21st, 1972, in Winner, South Dakota to Louie Jr and Lavina (Frey) Matucha. He was the youngest of four children. The family lived and farmed 3 miles North of Burke where Loris and his...

Aug 2, 2024

Claude was born in Burke, SD on May 25th, 1949, to Adrian and Wilma Andersen and passed away on August 2, 2024, at home in Sioux Falls, SD.

Claude grew up in Herrick, SD and attended Herrick grade school and Burke High School.

He worked in the bee industry for Herrick Honey Farms for many...

Jul 27, 2024

Belinda's funeral will be live streamed through the Union Baptist Church facebook page.

Belinda Gunvordahl, 71, of Burke, SD went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2024 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD.  Belinda was born on April 20, 1953 in Burke, SD to Darlene and Floyd Simunek.  She grew up...

Jul 10, 2024

Betty Lou Vosika was born on November 30, 1929, the youngest of seven children, to Rose Nemec Vosika and Edward Vosika. Her father promptly nicknamed her Dolly. Betty enjoyed school and was an avid reader from an early age. She told us that she read six books a week as a girl. Betty stayed on the family farm until...

Jul 8, 2024

Todd Lee Schrader was born in Burke, SD to Harlin and Doris (Freeman) Schrader on August 15, 1966. Todd lost his courageous battle with cancer in the early hours of July 8, 2024 - while residing with his mother in Harlan, Iowa.

Todd graduated from Poudre High School in 1984 - Ft. Collins, Colorado. He graduated from...

Jun 28, 2024

Bradley Vincent Warnke, age 64, passed away on Friday, June 28th, 2024, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. He was a loving husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and dear friend to many.

Born in Gregory, SD on July 29th, 1959, Brad was the first son to Vincent and Deniece Warnke. He grew up on the...

Jun 14, 2024

Cindy Lindgren, 63, of Fairfax, SD passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:00PM at the Fairfax City Hall in Fairfax, SD.  Burial will follow at a later date.

Cindy was born on March...

May 26, 2024

Albert Joseph Yuzicappi was born to Joe and Rose (Tawiyaka) Yuzicappi on October 6, 1936 at Fort Qu'Appelle Saskatchewan, Canada.  He began his spiritual journey to heaven on May 26, 2024 at the Parkston Nursing Home surrounded by family members.  We are grateful for the care and support of his home health care nurse Ann, and the Nursing Home...

May 24, 2024

Carol Schroeder, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on January 7th, 1939, to Anton and Rose (Cotton) Jensen in Wagner, SD. Her arrival heralded a life that would touch countless hearts and leave a lasting mark on all who knew her.

Throughout her...

May 17, 2024

Mildred Marie (Nelson) Johnson was born to George Ejner and Lora (Swift) Nelson on February 18, 1929, at Lucas, South Dakota. She had two sisters and a brother for siblings. Mildred passed on to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 17, 2024, at Gregory, SD.

Mildred attended the Bunnel School for grades 1-8 and graduated...