Obituaries

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.

Funeral services for Michael Syfie, Jr. were held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the Prairie View Gospel Barn in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Scott McClellen officiating. Music was provided by Todd Mundhenke, soloist, accompanied by Janeeen Hlavka, pianist. Registration and flower attendants were Bev Beck and Caitlin Moody. Casket bearers were Bob Serr, Curtis Kerner, Ted Braun, Bob Diekmann, Eugene Brumbaugh, and Brian Syfie. Honorary casket bearers were Mike’s friends and neighbors. Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery in Gregory, SD, with military honors conferred by the Gregory and Dallas American Legions and the National Honors team. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Carmon Dee Thompson was born on February 14, 1955, to Willis and Dora (Doan) Thompson in Welch, OK. Carmon was a twin and had sixteen brothers and sisters.

A memorial service will be held, Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Best Point Park, on Best Point Drive at Lake Madison, SD. A luncheon will follow at the Hillside Restaurant in Wentworth, SD. National Cremation of Phoenix, AZ, is in charge of arrangements. Dave was born in Burke, SD, on June 20, 1950, to Raymond and Ila (Whiting) Pastian. The family lived in Dallas, SD, and Dave graduated from Gregory High School in 1968. Dave excelled in athletics and played football, basketball, and track and field all through high school. He held the Gregory High School 100M dash record until 2021. He went on to play football for Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, as a running back. He made life-long friends while playing for the Gorillas and the Wolves. He achieved many football accomplishments, including being inducted into the South Dakota Football Hall of Fame in 1995. He even had a tryout with the Cleveland Browns in 1972. Dave said athletics instilled in him his work ethic and the competitive edge needed to be successful. He often said, “Teamwork is just as important in achieving success in business as it is in athletics.” His lifelong philosophy was, “There is no substitute for hard work.”