Obituaries

Memorial services for Dorothy J. Stroh, of Gregory, SD, were held June 3, 2025, at Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, officiated by Chaplain Morris Nelson. Committal was at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home of Hot springs, SD, was in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy was born on November 4, 1924, in Burke, SD, to Ora Sufficool and Richard Klinger. Dorothy graduated from Burke High School in 1942, and soon after went to work at Boys’ Town in Omaha, NE. During World War II, she contributed to the war effort by working on the blueprints for bombers. On March 24, 1948, she married Edrine Stroh, with whom she built a beautiful life and family.

A funeral service for Donald Eugene Ring was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Methodist Church in Winner, SD, with Pastor Ron Snethen officiating. Kathy Nicholas accompanied the congregation on the piano for several selections, and Geoff Smith performed How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone as a soloist.

A Celebration of Life for Izaak Joseph Koenig will be held at 11 a.m., September 11, 2025, at the Community Hall in Fairfax, SD, with Pastor Clark Gies officiating. Tara Herman and Jaci Rieser will be in charge of registration, and Jim and Kylie Bernt will be in charge of flowers.

Funeral services for Juanita Joyce Hauf were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church in Burke, South Dakota with Pastor Philip Henning officiating. Music was provided by accompanist Randy Sachtjen and the Grace Lutheran Church Choir.

A graveside service and interment for George A. Stuckers, Sr., will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at Graceland Cemetery in Burke, South Dakota with Pastor Thaniel Certa-Werner officiating.

A funeral service for Stephen Schrader was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Prairie View Gospel Barn with Pastor Royal Archer officiating. Nichole Swan, Jolene Pulse, and Lisa Schrader attended to registrations, and Lori Whitney, Kristi Drey, Savannah Schrader, and Sandra Schrader were flower attendants.

A funeral service for Wayne Hill was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Prairie View Gospel Barn in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Ron Rice officiating and Pastor Allen Bouslaugh sharing memories.

A graveside service for Albert B. Ratermann will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Butte Cemetery in Butte, NE. Clausen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Al Ratermann was born to Lydia (Zimmerle) Ratermann in Butte, NE, on October 26, 1943. Al was raised on the family farm and graduated from Burke High School, Burke, SD, in 1960 and then enlisted in the Air Force after graduation. He made his home in Honolulu, HI, where he was a successful business owner who excelled as a contractor and took pride in all his work. He left an indelible mark on numerous projects throughout his community. His craftsmanship, attention to detail, and strong work ethic earned him the respect and admiration of all who worked with him.

Darol G. Kinzer was born on November 5, 1935, to Joseph “Vern” and Ernestine (Delfs) Kinzer whose farmhouse was just south of Colome, SD. While growing up, he enjoyed eating wild cherries that grew near their home, and fishing and deer hunting at the Buttes with his dad and brothers and later with his son, Gene. Darol spent much of his free time at the local pool hall while boarding with his grandparents in Colome, where he attended high school. He also played high school basketball.

Funeral services for Mary Dappen were held on July 28, 2025, in Mitchell, followed by a graveside service at Graceland Cemetery in Burke, SD. Mary was born on June 16, 1936, the first child of Louie Henry and Sophie Pauline (Svoboda) Matucha at their farm near Burke, SD. Czech was the native language spoken in her home, so Mary didn’t learn English until she started first grade at Rambrandt Country School. She later attended Burke High School. Mary discovered the family bible on a closet shelf at age 12 and began reading. Through listening to “Back to the Bible” children’s programs and later through her relationship with her mother-in-law, Rosetta, she came to faith in Jesus.