Obituaries

Funeral services for Marvin Gould were held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burke, SD, with Father Jonathan Dillon officiating. Carol Johnson was lector, Theresa Waterbury and Amber Wilhelmsen presented the gifts, and Weston and Wrenn Wilhelmsen were servers.

Funeral services for Roger Ritterbush were held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mills Community Church in Mills, NE, with Pastor Kenley Udd officiating.

Funeral services for Roger Johnson were held on Friday, April 26, 2-24, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist church in Burke, SD, with Reverend Thanael Certa-Werner officiating. Music was provided by Kelly Frank and Dan Cool. Julie Johnson and Robin Pense were in charge of registration, and flower attendants were Shannyn Schweigert and Becky Hoffman. Casket bearers were Colton Johnson, Vladik Johnson, Lucas Zobrist, Chad Peck, Loris Matucha, and Rhiley Ellwanger. Honorary casket bearers were all of Roger’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment was in the Graceland Cemetery in Burke, SD. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Lillian Lane were held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Congregational Church in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Tim Voigt officiating.

Funeral services for Karen Hansen were held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at the Methodist Church in Winner, SD. Karen was born on May 1, 1939, south of Gregory, SD, to Dorothy and Harold Shattuck. Karen was the first born of the family, with three younger siblings, Marvin, Mavis and Carol Beth. Growing up on the family farm instilled in Karen a deep connection to the land and a resilient work ethic. She attended and graduated from Gregory High School in May 1957. After graduating she attended business school in Rapid City. She later returned to Winner where she worked at the Ford Garage, where she met Lewis 'Louie' Hansen. They were married on May 9, 1958.

Funeral services for Dorothy Schultz were held Monday, April 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the St.

Funeral services for Leonard Schmitz were held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Butte, NE, with Father Bernard Starman officiating.

Funeral services for Velma Chasing Hawk were held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bonesteel City Hall in Bonesteel, SD, with Pastor Ken James and Judy Sherman officiating.

Funeral services for Vernon Beehler were held on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m at the United Methodist Church in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Thaniel Certa-Werner officating. The eulogy was given by Lucas Mikkelsen.

Funeral services for Rosie Smith were held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Thaniel Certa-Werner officiating.