Obituaries

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.

A funeral service for Cherish Elaine Rose Flood was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday August 7, 2025, in the Gregory Community Room, Gregory, South Dakota, with Reverends Charles and Diane Wonnenberg officiating. Music was provided by Todd Bearshield. Casket bearers were Ted Eagle Star, Ed Eagle Star, Sidney Eagle Star, Chris Richards, Sage Eagle Star, Maverick Eagle Star, Raynen Eagle Star, Heyden Westfall, Robert Yellow Bird, and Desmond Hermendez. Honorary casket bearers were Marcus Eagle Star, Marsolow Eagle Star, Kaydence Eagle Star, Skye Eagle Star, Kenyon and Kelly Kolbe, Gionna Parkis, Donald White, Jayden Joseph, Wambli Shangreaux, Deja Marshall, Jasmine Williams, Gena Hefner, Annie Gunhammer, Josie Garcia, Chloi Johnston, Daylena Lambert, all friends, family, and relatives.

A memorial service for Mary L. Noelle of Burke, SD, was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church in Burke, SD, with Pastor Philip Henning officiating.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the White River Community Events Center in White River. A meal and fellowship will follow the service.