Obituaries

Funeral services for Lyle Christensen were held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Union Congregational Church in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Tim Voigt officiating. Steve Christensen gave the eulogy. Music was provided by Geoff Smith, soloist, and the congregation, accompanied by Jeanie Kotrba, pianist. Leann Schrader and Peg Roggow were in charge of registration. Flower attendants were Nichole Swan, Amber Combs, Ashley Swan, and Abigail Irish. Casket bearers were Katie Hansel, Stephanie Entringer, Brian Christensen, Daren Roggow, Eric Christensen, Bennett Haines, Mike Schrader, and Lee Schrader. Honorary casket bearers were Lyle’s great-grandchildren, and all the children that Lyle and Vi took care of over the years, that they thought of as family.

Funeral services for Janice Baker were held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Bonesteel, SD, with Pastor Samuel Crass officiating.

Funeral services for James Primeaux, Jr. were held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the Bonesteel City Hall at Bonesteel, SD, with Pastor Ken James officiating. Casket bearers were Brandon Andrews, Wilfred Old Lodge, Travis Stone Arrow, Jason Stone Arrow, Justin Stone Arrow, and David Primeaux. Honorary casket bearers were all of his grandchildren, family and friends. Interment was in the Ponca Creek UCC Cemetery in St. Charles, SD. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. James Raymond Primeaux, Jr. was born November 5, 1954 at Wagner, SD, to James Raymond Primeaux, Sr. and Josephine Susie Iron Hawk. James grew up around the St. Charles and Bonesteel area. He attended school here and there in the areas of St. Charles, Mission and Redfield. He also was in a boys ranch in Rapid City, SD. After school he lived with his parents to help care for his mother until she passed. He continued to live with his father and his brother David.

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.