Obituaries

A celebration of life visitation for Brett David Oliver, age 53, of Gregory, SD, was held at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium, Monday, March 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. A private interment was held at Graceland Cemetery in Burke, SD. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers were Rhett Oliver, Ridge Oliver, Rhoss Oliver, Roy Stevicks, Ray Stevicks, Ted Stevicks, Lee Stevicks, and Josh Oliver. Honorary casket bearers were Wade Juracek, Mike Pereboom, Craig Soesbe, Don Soesbe, Don Petersen, Donnie Petersen, Ray Stevicks II, Hudson Wheeldryer, and Allen Steffen.

A funeral service for Lawrence Reuben Neuharth, age 94, of Gregory, SD, was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church in Burke, SD, with Pastor Philip Henning officiating. Music for the service was provided by accompanist Randy Sachtjen.

A funeral service for Darel Wendell Boerner, age 87, of Winner, SD, was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Winner Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery. Mason Funeral Home of Winner was in charge of arrangements. Darel Wendell Boerner was born August 15, 1938, in Winner, SD, to Wendell and Elsie (Wolf) Boerner. He was later joined by a sister, Marian, in 1939 and a brother, Boyd, in 1941. Darel grew up on the family farm and attended Pleasant Valley school through the 8th grade. Beginning in 9th grade he attended Winner High School, boarding with Mrs. Alice Olson during the week. After that year, he was able to drive himself and his younger siblings back and forth. His sophomore year he worked after school at the JC Penney store while his sister Marian sat in the shoe department doing homework until he was off and they could drive home. Darel graduated from Winner High School in 1956. He then attended South Dakota State University, earning a Bachelor of Science (with High Honor) Degree in Agriculture. During his time at SDSU he joined the ROTC program on campus. After graduating from college in 1960, he was drafted into the army and served the required two years at Fort Lewis in Washington. While stationed there, he specialized in artillery training.

Sharon Anne Houston, born Sharon Anne Pense, on July 26, 1941, to Marie Maude Hannahs and Charles Abraham Pense in Kadoka, SD. She had eight siblings. Sharon married Grover Marion McSweeney in 1958, and the couple had three children: Tony McSweeney, Susan Castaway, and Pamela Larson. Sharon and Grover divorced in 1972. She married Jim Houston in 1989, and the two remained married until he passed in August 2015. Sharon leaves behind a legacy of family and lives touched—from her three children to 12 grandchildren to too many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren to list. Even with all of these family members she always remembered to send a card for birthdays. With the help of her little book she managed to keep up with them all. Her heart was full of love and she always did her best to help any and all of her family. She became everyone’s grandma, including friends and spouses; for Sharon it was nothing to have three generations visiting and all of them calling her grandma. She will be remembered for her love of family and love of music.

Funeral services for Celeste Marie Zephier, age 55, were held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Winner/Ideal Community Hall in Winner, SD, with Pastor Tonwaya Sherman officiating. Music was provided by Todd Bearshield. Lakota songs were sung by Jeslyn and Joslyn Felix. Larry Lon Crow, Jr., Michael Chasing Hawk ,Jr., Delane Lunderman, Brent Zephier, Gerald Zephier, Robert Fast Horse, Jr., Wayne Zephier, and Aaron Dog Soldier were casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers were Wilma Robertson, Byron and Brenda Andrews and family, Jack and Francis Brandis, Russell and Loretta Roubideaux, Deanne Rochelle and Jesse Felix, John and Adeline Fast Horse, Linda and Mary Spirit Track, Robert Fast Horse Sr., and the Avera dialysis staff.

Sharon Anne Houston, born Sharon Anne Pense, on July 26, 1941, to Marie Maude Hannahs and Charles Abraham Pense in Kadoka, SD. She had eight siblings. Sharon married Grover Marion McSweeney in 1958, and the couple had three children: Tony McSweeney, Susan Castaway, and Pamela Larson. Sharon and Grover divorced in 1972. She married Jim Houston in 1989, and the two remained married until he passed in August 2015. Sharon leaves behind a legacy of family and lives touched—from her three children to 12 grandchildren to too many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren to list. Even with all of these family members she always remembered to send a card for birthdays. With the help of her little book she managed to keep up with them all. Her heart was full of love and she always did her best to help any and all of her family. She became everyone’s grandma, including friends and spouses; for Sharon it was nothing to have three generations visiting and all of them calling her grandma. She will be remembered for her love of family and love of music.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Sharon “Sherry” Ann Wiggins, age 65, of Gregory, SD, was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Gregory, SD, with Father Ron Gary as celebrant.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia “Pat” Joyce Mattson, age 89, of Gregory, SD, was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gregory, SD, with Father Ron Garry as Celebrant. Altar Servers were Madisan Graber and Paisley Graber. Doug Stukel was lector. Music was provided by pianist Mary Beth Gergen Registration and flower attendants were Ashley Mattson, Noah Wiggins, and Emily Pogue. Gift Bearers were Bradley Mattson, Jenny Cords, and Josh Mattson. Jim Mattson, Tom Mattson, Greg Mattson, Dan Mattson, Dave Ivers, and Francis Schaffer were casket bearers. All of Pat’s grandchildren were honorary casket bearers.

A funeral service for Robert Duane Klein, age 73, of Gregory, SD, was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Scott McClellen officiating. Maddie Bingen was in charge of registrations.

A funeral service for Karla Kay Luse, age 72, was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Colome, SD, with Pastor Don Windsperger officiating. Music was provided by Roxi Summerville, organist.