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Dean Brian Chasing Hawk

Dean Brian Chasing Hawk

Nov 13, 2023

Dean Brian Chasing Hawk was born April 10, 1976 at Winner, South Dakota to Clifford and Velma (Roubideaux) Chasing Hawk and died November 13, 2023 at the Honor House Hospital - Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 47 years.

Dean was a very proud father of Arianna Chasing Hawk and Dean "Yamni" Chasing...

Frances Loree Gould

Frances Loree Gould

Nov 5, 2023

Frances Loree (Hotz) Gould was born on January 13, 1942 in Burke, SD to William Crist Hotz and Mary Theresa (Pusl) Hotz, she was the 6th of 8 children.  Frances took Christ's hand to her eternal home on November 5, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

Fran was raised in the Herrick and Burke area. She...

Lila Marie Baldwin

Lila Marie Baldwin

Oct 26, 2023

Lila Marie Baldwin was born December 16, 1943 at Gregory, South Dakota to Martin and Vergie (Green) Vogt and she died October 26, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 79 years.

Lila grew up in Herrick and graduated from Bonesteel High School.  She moved to Rapid City and...

John Dwight Parsons

John Dwight Parsons

Oct 25, 2023

John Dwight Parsons, 73 of Fairfax, South Dakota, passed away at his home on October 25, 2023, after a battle with cancer.

John was born on March 8, 1950, to James and Betty Parsons in Schenectady, New York. He was the apple of their eye the moment he entered their world, and they never became tired of...

Leo Joseph Koenig

Leo Joseph Koenig

Oct 16, 2023

Leo Joseph Koenig was born September 6, 1947 in the Burke Hospital to Aloys and Regina (Ulrich) Koenig.  He died October 16, 2023 at his home under hospice care.

Leo attended Star Valley country school for four years and then went on to Fairfax Elementary in the fifth grade, graduating from Fairfax in 1966.

The...

James Edward Harper

James Edward Harper

Sep 23, 2023

James E. Harper was born in Spring Valley, Illinois on April 15, 1953 to James Thone and Ledora Davis.  James was later adopted by John and Mildred Harper.

James proudly served in the US Navy until December 12, 1974.  His last duty assignment was Misawa, Japan.  Upon his return to the United States, James and his wife...

Robert Joseph Hausmann, Jr

Robert Joseph Hausmann, Jr

Aug 25, 2023

Bob's funeral service will be livestreamed through Clausen Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook Page

"What we do for ourselves dies with us.  What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal."  - Albert Pine

Robert Joseph "Bob" Hausmann was born in Gregory, South Dakota on November 20, 1958 to...

Debra Jean Richardson

Debra Jean Richardson

Aug 25, 2023

Debra's funeral service will be livestreamed through Clausen Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook Page

Debra Jean Richardson was born April 15, 1966, to Elmer and Ruby Richardson at Burke, SD Memorial Hospital.  She was the fifth of six children.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Jamison Methodist Church.  She attended Spotted Tail Elementary...

Albert Byrd Ratermann

Albert Byrd Ratermann

Jul 25, 2023

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Albert B. Ratermann, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a skilled contractor. He leaves a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories.

Al Ratermann was born to Lydia (Zimmerle) Ratermann in Butte, NE on October 26, 1943, and peacefully departed this world on July 25th, 2023, at...

Marlene Kay Kerner

Marlene Kay Kerner

Jul 18, 2023

Marlene Kay (Gerdes) Kerner, 71, of Burke, SD passed away on July 18, 2023 in Burke, SD. She was born on April 27, 1952 to John and Darline (Powers) Gerdes in Mitchell, SD.

Growing up, Marlene's family moved around a lot because of her dad's work as a truck driver for a construction company. The family would...

Wilma Jean Sachtjen

Wilma Jean Sachtjen

Jul 14, 2023

Wilma Jean (Hanson) Sachtjen was born on July 29, 1943 to William and Agnes Hanson.  From day 1, Wilma was destined to persevere.  Born premature, not expected to live long and small enough to sleep in a dresser drawer, she defied the odds and live she did.  Just 2 weeks short of her 80th birthday on July 14, 2023,...

Gayle Marie Bartling

Gayle Marie Bartling

Jul 13, 2023

Gayle Marie "Tootie" Bartling was born May 31, 1961, sharing her birthday with Dale "Boog", at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, South Dakota to Alvin and Evelyn (Dirks) Bartling.  She grew up on the family farm and enjoyed being outside and helping with chores as well as working on 4-H projects.

Gayle was baptized and confirmed...

Marvin Lee Frasch

Marvin Lee Frasch

Jul 13, 2023

Marvin Lee Frasch was born July 2, 1935 at his grandparents home east of Fairfax, South Dakota to Ted and Dorothy (Krueger) Frasch, the first of eight children.

Marvin attended rural schools and graduated from Fairfax High School in 1953.  That same year he started working on the Fort Randall Dam and continued working construction in Idaho,...

Claudia Sangster

Claudia Sangster

Jul 11, 2023

Claudia Kay (Daugherty) Sangster was born on March 26, 1947, at Broken Bow, Nebraska, the oldest child of Claude and Dorothy (Baker) Daugherty.  She passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, at the age of 76 years at the Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by many of her family members.

Claudia and her three siblings grew...

Gerald Rames Charging Hawk

Gerald Rames Charging Hawk

Jul 4, 2023

Gerald Rames Charging Hawk was born July 12, 1946 at Burke, South Dakota to Bernard and Sylvia (Rainwater) Charging Hawk and he died July 4, 2023 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk, Nebraska at the age of 76 years.

Gerald grew up around the Bonesteel/St. Charles area.  He attended and graduated Bonesteel-Fairfax High School.  Gerald was...

Loren Paul Sieh

Loren Paul Sieh

Jun 23, 2023

On Friday, in the late hours of June 23rd, Loren Paul Sieh entered the gates of heaven. Though he was frail and tired, his spirit was full of grateful appreciation to be able to draw another determined breath every second he was graced on earth. He lived on his terms and was happy to leave when the Lord called...

Calvin Lee Vosika

Calvin Lee Vosika

Jun 22, 2023

Calvin Lee Vosika was born December 27, 1946 at Winner, South Dakota to Victor and Thelma (Legge) Vosika and he died June 22, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 76 years.

Cal graduated from Winner High School in 1964.  On September 11, 1965 he was united in marriage to Lois...

Dean Frank

Dean Frank

Jun 2, 2023

Here is the zoom link for Dean's funeral

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86003758167?pwd=aFdibG1yWkxrWmljWVl5c3c1VlRwUT09

Meeting ID: 860 0375 8167 Password: 103288

Dean Frank was born on January 22, 1936 in Burke, SD to Alfred and Frieda (Stahlecker) Frank. Dean and twin Don were the second oldest of 11 children. Dean was the first born of the...

Kenneth Reinhold Kahler

Kenneth Reinhold Kahler

May 29, 2023

Kenneth Reinhold Kahler was born at home near Herrick, SD on August 10, 1933 to Reinhold and Leona (Besmer) Kahler. Kenny was the youngest of the 4 (four) Kahler children, he was raised on the family farm southwest of Herrick. His father passed away when Kenny was only 2 years old from a burst appendix. His mother remarried Charlie...

Doler Dean Hanson

Doler Dean Hanson

May 28, 2023

Doler Dean Hanson was born in Burke, SD June 19, 1934 to Helmer and Alice Hanson. He was born the youngest of three children and raised on the family farm east of Burke. He attended country school, and graduated from Burke High School in 1953.  After graduating from high school he continued the family farm and he worked for...

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