Obituary Listing

Apr 11, 2023

James Edward Sattler was born on October 11, 1942 and grew up on the family farm west of Naper.   Jim was one of 5 children born to Constantine and Emma (Kautz) Sattler.

He graduated from Naper High School in 1960 and earned a degree in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, graduating in 1964.    He returned...

Apr 2, 2023

Vernon Hitchcock was born July 22, 1952 to Curtis and Margaret (Peterson) Hitchcock at Burke, South Dakota and he passed away April 2, 2023 at the Avera Gregory Healthcare Center in Gregory, South Dakota after a battle with cancer.

Vernon lived his entire life on the family homestead near Jamison, Nebraska.  He loved farming and fishing.  In...

Mar 28, 2023

Gregory (Pete) Gayle Petersen, 73, of Burke, South Dakota, passed away on March 28th, 2023, after a hard-fought 2 ½ year battle with cancer.

Greg was born on March 29, 1949 in Burke, South Dakota, to Orris and Ruth (Evans) Petersen. Many don't know this, but Greg was baptized in the Burke hospital on April 2, 1949...

Mar 25, 2023

I was born November 4 th , 1945 in Lynch, Ne. to William and Monica (Salmen) Fernau.

I met Juanita (Tomi) Wright in Norfolk, Ne. and later moved to Bonesteel, SD.  Tomi and I were married and combined our family with our children Duane and Shawn Fernau and Bryan Wright, also born to this union were Lonnie,...

Mar 19, 2023

Dorothy Marie Moor was born February 10, 1928 southeast of Gregory, South Dakota, Lone Star Township, to Carl George and Bertha (Hasche) Lindwurm and she fell asleep in Jesus on March 19, 2023 at the Butte Healthcare Center in Butte, Nebraska at the age of 95 years.

Dorothy was baptized on February 26, 1928 at Peace Evangelical...

Mar 15, 2023

Shirley Joan Clinton, daughter of Hillery O. and Rose (Berens) Clinton was born July 31,1936 in Spencer Nebraska. She graduated from Spencer High School. On October 23,1954 she was united in marriage to Edgar Bailey.

Shirley, the city girl, adapted quickly to ranch life. Living on the Bailey family ranch north of Bonesteel. She raised her children...

Mar 14, 2023

Helen Marie Rowan was born February 1, 1928 to William and Pauline (Leibel) Birkel on a farm near Burke, South Dakota.  She died March 14, 2023 at the Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, South Dakota at the age of 95 years.

Helen was the last surviving sibling of this union.  She attended Gregory High School and...

Mar 11, 2023

Mildred Marie (Midge) Duerfeldt Clausen, 93, of Tucson, AZ passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023 at Peppi's Hospice.

Midge was born on August 28,1929 in rural Herrick, SD to Raymond and Olga Duerfeldt.  Midge lived on a farm for many years. She began school in St. Charles, SD. The family moved to Aberdeen, SD for two...

Feb 12, 2023

Richard Noahr Bailey was born on July 11, 1940 to Alvin Bailey and Tracy (Janousek) Bailey at the Bailey farmstead in Bonesteel SD and God called him home on February 12, 2023 at the age of 82.

Richard attended school in Bonesteel and worked on local farms until he went west to Seattle where he worked for...

Feb 7, 2023

Christine Nelson was born in Rock Valley, IA on December 25th, 1931, to William and Gertrude (Vogelzang) Rozeboom.  Christine's mother passed away when Christine was 6 months old.  Gertrude's parents, Simon and Jacoba, took Christine into their home and raised her as their own child.

Christine graduated from Rock Valley High School in 1949 and married Dr....

Jan 21, 2023

Funeral services will be live streamed through the Burke Union Baptist Church Facebook page.

In Lieu of Flowers, Donations May Be Made To Camp Judson, Gregory County Shooting Sports or the Burke Community Foundation.

Dennis L. Lengkeek was born May 31, 1947 at Volga, South Dakota to Peter and Wilhelmina (VanBeek) Lengkeek and...

Jan 20, 2023

Eunice's funeral will be live streamed through the United In Faith Parish UMC Facebook Page

Eunice M. Siler was born August 30, 1919 on the family homestead near Lucas, South Dakota to Thomas C. and Anna (Ternes) Stewart and she died January 20, 2023 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, South Dakota at the...

Jan 17, 2023

Terri Margaret Little Bear, will be remembered for her smile, kind heart, forgiving soul, and her ability to make you laugh, until it hurt. She loved her family above all, and was always willing to give what she could. As we talk of our memories, so many stories of laughs, crazy comments, and just a great friendship that Terri...

Jan 13, 2023

Elva (Sis) Marie Klein, 86, of Gregory, SD passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Winner Regional Hospital surrounded by family.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10:00AM at the Clausen Funeral Chapel in Burke, SD.  A burial will follow in the Rosebud Cemetery in Bonesteel, SD.

Dec 31, 2022

Interment will be held at a later date....

Kevin was born on August 22nd, 1956, to Richard and Evelyn Sundquist. He grew up and lived in Dallas, South Dakota his whole life. From a young age, he enjoyed spending time with many great friends. Neighborhood friends fueled his love for going fast and finding whatever trouble they...

Dec 31, 2022

Gregory James Kollars "Smiley" of Midland, Texas passed away on Dec 31, 2022 in a single motorcycle accident in Goliad, TX at 65 years old.

Greg was born in LaMesa, California on June 20, 1957 to Noel and Helen Kollars. His family moved to South Dakota where he was raised on a farm near Tabor. He graduated...

Dec 29, 2022

Joyce Deffenbaugh, 86 of Burke, SD passed away on Thursday, December 29, at the Burke Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, SD.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 1:00PM at the Clausen Funeral Home in Burke, SD.  Burial will follow in the Graceland Cemetery in Burke, SD.  A visitation will be held one hour prior...

Dec 10, 2022

Wesley Gaylord Andrews was born on November 29, 1968, in Wagner, SD to Caroline Andrews. Wes started his spiritual journey at Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls on December 11, 2022.

At the time Caroline was waiting for the arrival of her baby, her sister-in-law Helen Andrews was in the Burke Hospital awaiting the arrival of her baby....

Nov 28, 2022

Brian Paul Snyder was born May 26, 1975 in Valentine, Nebraska to Tim and Julie (Anderson) Snyder.  His brother John was very excited to have a baby brother.  Brian learned to conquer adversity at the early age of 2 1/2 months when he nearly died of encephalitis.  But, against all odds, we were blest in being able to embrace...

Nov 27, 2022

Robert William Tietgen was born on April 30, 1930, to Laverna (Glick) & William Tietgen.  He was born at home on their farm 11 miles south of Burke.  He passed away on November 27, 2022, at the Rosebud Country Care Center at the age of 92.

He attended grade school mostly at Glasser Country School, followed by...