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Doris Miner, 83

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Doris Marie Putnam Miner was born on March 13, 1936, at the home of her grandparents, John and Mamie Determan, 10 miles south of Dallas, SD.

She passed away Sept. 8, 2019, at Independence, MO, with her husband Kenny and her daughter Kate, holding her hands and telling her how much she was loved.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Oct. 12, at 12 p.m. (noon), at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Gregory, SD. Visitation will be Oct. 11, 5:30-7:00 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s. Burial will be at 10 a.m., Oct. 12, at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Paxton, SD. St. John’s Catholic Church was built by her Grandfather Determan, located a mile from where she was born. Doris was baptized, made her First Communion, was confirmed in the Catholic faith, and married in the church at Paxton.

Doris was born to Francis and Bertha (Determan) Putnam and grew up on the Tripp County farm south and west of Dallas, SD. She attended elementary classes with her brothers at the Lincoln Township school.

She attended Gregory High School, where she met Kenneth Miner, although he had grown up only 10 miles to the east in Gregory County. He recalls seeing “the prettiest girl with black curly hair” for the first time, “in a green plaid dress, standing by the Corner Cafe.”

Kenny and Doris were married Oct. 14, 1953. They lived briefly in Minneapolis, and returned to the Miner ranch in 1954, where they lived and worked for the next 55 years.

They moved to the Putnam farm and considered it their “forever” home, although they have resided different places during the last three years as their health declined. Doris enjoyed thoroughly the last 19 months with Kate in Kansas City, where she could stay up all night watching movies, have popcorn for supper, become a fervent Kansas City Chiefs fan, and, most important, control her own TV remote.

As a mom and ranch wife, she was a longtime 4-H leader and Farmers Union member. She served her community, state, and nation through her involvement in Democrat politics. Doris was first elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives for the 1977-78 term, then elected to the South Dakota Senate from 1979 to 1992.

She served on the Legislative Research Council Board from 1979 to 1984 and was assistant minority leader for the Senate Democrats from 1987-1990. She was appointed to the board of directors for the Farm Services Agency by President Bill Clinton from 1992-2000, and by President Jimmy Carter to the committee for the national Rural Health Care Initiative.

Doris was a strong legislative voice in changing the University of South Dakota School of Medicine from a two-year to four-year program, to insure South Dakota would have a steady supply of doctors for rural areas.

Doris was a compassionate soul, quick to smile, quick to laugh. She was interested in every person’s life journey and helped folks where she could, whenever she could. There were many highlights in her political career: hosting pheasant hunt breakfasts for Senator Tom Daschle, being named a national Outstanding Young Woman by the Jaycette organization, being presented the Billy Sutton Democrat Leadership award by the South Dakota Democrat Party, and serving as a delegate to the 1980 Democrat Presidential Convention to support Senator Edward Kennedy.

A quote from Kennedy’s speech at the convention inspired and guided her public service and her private life because it encapsulated her beliefs. “The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dreams shall never die.” –Sen. Edward Kennedy, 1980.

She enjoyed participation in the Valley Reading Circle, which her grandmother Mary Putnam helped organize in the early part of the 20th century. Doris served on the Tripp County Commission, with the Tripp County Library as one of her responsibilities. She continued to serve on the Tripp County Library Board until 2017. For Doris, the most pleasant part of any day was reading two or three newspapers while drinking a good cup of coffee.

Doris’s faith was strong and constant; she and Kenny served as confirmation teachers for St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, Colome, SD. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Kenny surprised her when their daughter Lorrie was born by joining the Church and being baptized with Lorrie. He had taken religious instructions secretly with Fr. Robert Ehrenbold at the Paxton church, letting her think he was playing cards with friends or working over at her folks’ place.

She is survived by Kenny; their children: Jana Miner, Fort Pierre, SD; Kevin (Judy Ingold), Bonesteel, SD; Kate (Linda Watson), Kansas City, MO; and Lorrie Miner (Lee Brannan), Presho, SD. She is also survived by her most cherished granddaughters: Courtney Brannan (Todd Ewell), Bismarck, ND; Kristi Miner (Christine Ramler), Wichita, KS; and her favorite morning coffee companion, Timmi Lunsford Hutchison (Jesse Hutchison), Los Lunas, NM.

Other survivors are her brothers: Joe Putnam (Juli), Woodridge, CA; Jim Putnam, Visalia, CA; and Pat (Linda), San Mateo, CA, and her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Margaret (Nan) Marwede and her brother Robert Putnam; her parents-in-law Harlow and Helen Miner; her brother-in-law Harlow Miner Jr.; her sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Putnam, Judy Putnam, and Carol Miner; and nephews, Brian Putnam and Greg Miner.

She is survived also by longtime, dear friends Jean Steffen, Edith Brook, Melba Stukel, Norma Springer, Mary Lou Mahan, and Larry and Carol Shepherd, and her Kansas City crew: Aesha Watson, Gus Spallo, Tina Spallo, Kathy Timmerman, Sam Hance, Tammy Jensen, Peggy Houchen, Ginny Talifero, Jane Messenger, and Sheila Oetker.

Condolences and memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent in care of Jana Miner, PO Box 725, Pierre, SD 57501. Memorials will be established for the Tripp County Library and St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Paxton, SD.

Arrangements are through Clausen Funeral Home, Burke, SD. (clausenfuneralhome.com).

Rose Paulson, 95

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Funeral services for 95 year old Rose Paulson of Winner were held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 10:30am at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Winner. Burial was in the Platte City Cemetery.

Rosamond Beulah DeHaan was born July 22, 1924, in Platte, SD, to John and Jessie (DeJong) DeHaan. Rose grew up with four brothers and four sisters in a Montgomery Ward’s house on the ranch five miles south of Platte. The fun little clique of three girls—Ollie, Rose, and Lois—spent a lot of time playing, laughing, working, and riding horses together. She went to school in Platte where the band she played clarinet in won the state music contest at least four years with their high quality rendition of “The William Tell Overture.” The caption under her senior picture in the annual said, “There’s nothing she doesn’t know about horses.”

Rose went to college in Springfield. She could type 110 words a minute on an old manual typewriter—try that if you dare. During World War II she worked as a secretary at the Igloo Military Ordinance Depot. After that she taught country grade school west of Platte in the Paulson vicinity. Clifton Paulson either pursued her or was pursued by her—I don’t know which. Their first date was hunting coyotes on horseback with Cliff’s coyote hounds. They later eloped to Springfield where the wedding party was them and one other couple for witnesses. Three charming boys were born to this young couple, Ron, Dale, and Donn.

Baseball was always a big deal for the Paulson’s. Platte and Bonesteel were big rivals. The Bonesteel amateur coach was Andy Qualm. He told Cliff if he would play for Bonesteel he would rent him his ranch. So they moved West River. Building the Ft. Randall Dam flooded that place, so they moved to the Dwight Martz place eleven miles north of Bonesteel where they built up their cow herd and purchased Babe, a palomino mare family member. Rose barrel raced on her and the boys and many other people learned to ride on her.

In 1955 they bought the Roy Woolhizer ranch 16 miles south of Colome, which Rose owned till she died. There was an old house with no indoor plumbing. Kitchen cupboards were peach crates with curtains for doors. They carried water 80 yards from the well. Baths were every Saturday night and boots had to be polished for church every Sunday. One method of getting skunks out of the walls was to remove the light switch cover plates and pour hot water in the wall with the tea kettle. In 1964 Larry Bauer built the house that is still there with indoor plumbing and a bathroom! Once the house was completed, it was always spotless and you never wore shoes on her carpet.

One handy tool frequently employed in child discipline was a wire handled fly swatter. As was typical of that time, Rose helped with about all the ranch work which included six or eight milk cows, some chickens, a few pigs, some pretty good horses, muscovy ducks, and the cow herd. She mowed a lot of hay with a seven foot mower and almost cut her finger off with the sickle when she raised the mower bar by hand. When the boys got old enough to help on the ranch and in the fields, Rose was a wonderful memory. Every day at 4 o’clock she would show up with a pleasant lunch which usually included chocolate cake. To us hungry boys that was a highly anticipated big deal.

Country school was about three miles away. Phones were party lines. The 1965 tornado was a big deal. Calvary Chapel activities were an important part of their life. Rose and Cliff were youth group leaders for a few years and that included Bible studies as well as a lot of rollerskating and ice skating and snow and fishing parties. Rose was always very concerned and prayed daily for the spiritual condition of each and every family member.

Rose’s life included being a loyal wife, church, ranch work, loyal fan of boys in Wewela baseball, 4-H, school, sports, horse shows, hunting, and fishing. She helped catch and clean and cook lots of fish and frog legs and mountain oysters.

In the 80’s Rose was heavily involved in SD Cattlewomen. She was president in 1983 and 1984 when she actively promoted the Beef Checkoff. She was also president of the Beef Industry Council in 1988 and was awarded Prime Promoter in 1988 and 1992.

Cliff and Rose had a great relationship with a lot of people. One special friendship was with Glen and Darlene Huddle. They traveled thousands of miles together on special trips all over North America.

When Cliff died in 2007, Rose stayed on the ranch and helped Donn and kept the lawn mowed until 2018. She cooked for cattle working and ranch crews until around 2017.

As Rose grew older, she got to stay on the ranch and drive her green Ford pickup largely because of the incredible help she received from Deanna Kartak. Deanna spent countless hours and miles helping Rose do all of life and maintain her independence and making sure all the food in the house had not reached the expiration date.

In 2018 she agreeably moved to Elder Inn and became a regular at Shirley’s Diner where she had her omelet and decaf and always wanted to pay.

Her 95th birthday was July 22, 2019 and her party included her famous horseback ride. She won her age division in Western Pleasure.

Rose passed away on Sept. 19, 2019 at Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband Cliff, her parents, two great grandsons Kaden Paulson and Landon Martin, brother Lawrence & wife Nathel DeHaan, sister Nellie & husband Pete Ludens, sister Lois & husband Ray Morken, brother Kenny DeHaan, sister-in-law Ruth DeHaan, brother Andy & wife Alice DeHaan, sister Leigh Ann & husband Ernie Luken, and brother-in-law Bob Anderson.

She is survived by her three sons:

Ron & Linda Paulson of Fairfax, SD, their three children:
Misty & Jeff Thompson & five children of Omaha, NE,
Amy & Todd Baker & four children of Omaha, NE,
Shawn & Keri Paulson & two children of Fairfax, SD.

Dale & Ruth Paulson of Wessington, SD, their three daughters:
Tera & Joe Lopez & eight children of Wessington Springs, SD,
Margo & Steve Mitchell & fourteen children of Wentworth, MO,
Tracy & Jason Short & eight children of Harrisonville, MO.

Donn Paulson of Colome, SD, his son: Grant Berens & one child of Colome, SD.

Also surviving are sister Olive Anderson, brother Lyle DeHaan, and sister-in-law LeeAnn DeHaan.

Lois Atteberry, 88

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Funeral services for Lois Atteberry, 88, Gregory, were held on Sept. 21 at Kotrba-Smith funeral home in Gregory. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery.

Lois Alene (Vawser) Atteberry was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Gregory County to Robert and Mildred (Adams) Vawser.

Lois married Tom Atteberry on Aug. 15, 1948, in the Methodist Church in Colome, SD. They lived their early married life in the Colome area and moved to Gregory in 1952 where they farmed south of town.

Lois was a wonderful cook and baker. Her chocolate wacky cake with fudge frosting, homemade breads and caramel rolls were family favorites. The canned goods from her garden shone like jewels lined up on the pantry shelves. Lois’ flower beds were a sight to behold. Her green thumb also invaded her house with a variety of houseplants. Quilting and embroidery became a passion. Her kitty quilts and butterfly quilts made from vintage handkerchiefs were especially charming. More recently, Lois turned to embroidering tea towels.

Lois passed away on Sept. 17, 2019, at Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, SD, at the age of 88.

Lois is survived by Tom, her husband of 71 years; one daughter, Carmie (Bill) Howe of Gering, NE; three sons, Gene (Shirley) of Gregory, Glenn of Gregory, and Tommy (Lesa) of Gregory; one sister, Donna Jean (Herman) Kahler of Denver, CO; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and one sister.

Aileen Hosek, 84

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Aileen Hosek, 84, of Winner, SD passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at the Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral service was held on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 at 10:30am at the United Methodist Church in Winner. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery. A visitation was held on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 from 5-6 pm at Mason Funeral Home in Winner with a prayer service at 6 pm.

Aileen Cleo was born Oct. 23, 1934 in Vermillion, South Dakota, the daughter of Joseph & Mearl Brewer. She was the oldest of three children.

Aileen was an excellent piano player and played big band music in several bands. One of the bands she played in had a handsome saxophone player by the name of Herman Hosek. She fell in love with his saxophone playing and then with him. They got married in 1951 and continued to play in local bands. In fact, they even played for their own 50th wedding anniversary.

Herman and Aileen lived in Yankton, where she worked and raised 4 young children until 1959 when they moved to Winner. She kept busy raising 4 children and had their 5th in 1961. She started working at the Tripp County Courthouse and eventually became Clerk of Courts in 1975. During that time, she officiated over 100 weddings. Aileen retired in December 1993.

Aileen enjoyed traveling, playing cards, & visiting with her family.

She is survived by her children, David (Darla) Hosek of Lawrence, KS; Diane (Victor) Nemec of Holabird, SD; Duane Hosek of Rapid City, SD; Cheryl Hosek of Winner, SD; Bruce Hosek of Wichita, KS; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Aileen is preceded in death by her husband Herman, her parents Joseph & Mearl Brewer, her sister Irene & brother-in-law Don Chamberlain and brother Richard Brewer.

Terry Shippy, 69

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Terry L. Shippy, 69, of Winner, South Dakota passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 in Ellsworth, Kan.

Memorial service were held on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Chapel south of Colome.

Terry LeRoy Shippy was born on June 3, 1950, in Burke, South Dakota to Harold and Deloris (Heying) Shippy. Terry grew up south of Colome and attended elementary school at the Stewart School, Colome High School and Denver Automotive and Diesel College in Denver, Colo.

Terry married the love of his life, Vicki (Jorgensen) in August of 1972. Five children were born to this union; Jeremy, Shelby, Cody, Jesse and Austin.

Terry loved race cars, it didn’t matter if he was building, racing or wrecking the cars. He enjoyed hunting his pheasants, collecting and shooting his guns, and cheer for his Packers! But, his favorite thing in the world was spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Terry spent several years moving mobile homes for many families in the area, even going as far as Chandler, Ariz. He started driving truck during the off season and in 1979 began driving for Kaiser Trucking, ending that career upon death.

Terry is survived by his wife, Vicki; children Shelby (Charles) Lay, Cody (Cally) Westergren, Jesse (Christina) Shippy and Austin Shippy; Grandchildren Chase (Makayla) Shippy, Chance Lay, Peyton, Adisson and Tate Westergren and Greyson and Lyndon Shippy. He is also survived by sisters Karen (Jon) Bice, Bonnie Petersen, Johanna (Jim) Gillming and brothers Roger (Cynthia) Shippy and Doug (Crystal) Shippy.

Terry was preceded in death by his father Harold, mother Deloris (Heying) Gaines, and son Jeremy.

Mary Novotny, 92

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Mary Alice Davis Novotny was born Jan. 23, 1927 in Haywood County, North Carolina to Joseph and Pearl (Snyder) Davis.

Mary passed away quickly and peacefully on Sept. 6, 2019 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Long-Term Care Facility at the age of 92.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Sept. 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD. Burial followed at the Winner City Cemetery.

Mary grew up in the Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina, and was very proud of her southern heritage. She was a 1944 graduate of Waynesville (North Carolina) High School. Mary joined the Catholic Church as a young woman, and was equally proud of her faith.

Mary came to South Dakota to visit her brother, Ben, who had married Iva Engle from Wood. She like it here, got a job, and stayed. She met Paul Novotny at a dance in Wewela. They were married on April 15, 1950 in North Carolina.

Paul and Mary raised their six children on a ranch in eastern Todd County. Mary always raised a big garden to feed her family. She was quite proficient at mowing hay, and could often be seen mowing the corners of the field when she was done so as not to leave a stem of hay standing! Mary LOVED to visit. She fed everyone who came to her house, and often sent them home with a gift.

In 2002, Paul and Mary sold their ranch and moved to Winner to retire. Mary cared for Paul until his declining health reached a point that she could no longer do so. She lived in assisted living and eventually moved to the long-term care facility.

Mary is survived by five or her six children. Catherine, Rapid City, SD; Paul (Susan), DeSmet, SD; Mark (Monica), North Stonington, CT; Teresa (Scott Hollenbeck), Winner, SD; Marianne, Marquette, MI. She is also survived by ten grandchildren: Nathan Novotny, Blythe Novotny, Justine (Ryan) Sauter, Elyssa (Clark) Vargo, Rachel Novotny, Elizabeth (Jarad) Gouge, Jennifer (Raymond) Buchanan, Stephanie Novotny, Sydney Hollenbeck, and Sean (Ashley) Symons. Ten great grandchildren survive Mary: Alexis and Alison Novotny; Jackson and Nash Sauter; Harper Gouge; Vivian, Henry, and Faye Buchanan; and Calvin and Ayla Symons.

Additional survivors include her brother, Bob Davis, Waynesville, NC; daughter-in-law, Marcia Kruse-Novotny, Bandon, OR; brother-in-law, Virgil (Delores) Novotny, Colome, SD and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Novotny, Sr.; son, Bruce Novotny; son-in-law, Michael Symons; brothers: Tom, Hack, AJ, and Ben Davis; and sister, Sara Mitchem.

Memorials will be directed to Alzheimer’s Disease Research.

Kenneth Berens, 96

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Services for Kenneth  Berens age  96,  of Gregory, SD was held on Saturday, Sept 7, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gregory, SD. Burial followed at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  There was a prayer service Friday  night at 7 p.m. at the church.

Kenneth Alfred Berens was born Dec. 25, 1922, at Dixon, SD, the youngest of 14 children in the family of John E. and Magdalena (Marx) Berens. Kenneth attended elementary school through 8th grade in the Dixon school and then went to Gregory High School and graduated in 1940.

Ken attended Sioux City Business College and graduated in 1942. In 1943, Ken enlisted in the Navy. During his time in the Navy, he served in numerous stateside locations to include Idaho, California, Louisiana, and Illinois. He also served overseas during WW II on an Oiler Vessel in numerous locations in the Pacific Theater and later served at the Pacific Ocean Joint Intelligence Center in Hawaii.

Ken shared with family that, while in Hawaii, he crossed paths with Admiral Nimitz while walking on the Naval Yard. After his service in the Navy, he returned to the family farm. For over 70 years, Ken acted as the business manager of the farm and also worked with his brother, Raymond, taking care of the cattle side of the farm operation.

Ken continued the farming tradition on the farm that was started by his father in 1908, over 110 years ago. Ken’s main “hobby” was farming and just checking out the farm operations, whether it was participating with his brothers or conversing with the many neighbors in the Dixon area. He liked to hunt deer and pheasants when he was younger. In later years, he enjoyed hosting a family pheasant hunt on the farm with his many nephews and nieces.

Ken was an avid reader and subscribed to numerous magazines about farming, western life, national history/geography, and religious subjects. When his health started to decline, he moved to Silver Threads and then to the Rosebud Community Care Center until his passing at the age of 96 years.

He was a member of the Gregory American Legion. Ken was also a life-long member of the Catholic Church both in Dixon and at St. Joseph’s in Gregory. He was extremely devoted to his Catholic faith and generous to many charities throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 13 brothers and sisters: Vincent, Mary, Helen, William (Bill), Ann, Carl, Raymond, John, Margaret, Robert (Bob), Nicholas (Guy), Leo (Pete), and Armand. He was preceded by niece, Rita Berens, and nephews Tom Berens and Vincey Berens.

He is survived by nephews, Lawrence (Vince) Berens, Dick Berens, Dan Berens, Jack Berens, Bob Berens, Jr., and Jim Berens and nieces, Mary Stevicks, MaryAnn Berthelson, Barb Berens, Peggy Greene and Anne Marie Shackleford and many great, double-great and triple-great nieces and nephews.

Darlene Clyde, 79

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Darlene Clyde, 79, of Winner, SD passed away on Aug. 31, 2019 at her home in Winner.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Church in Gregory, SD.

Darlene was the cherished wife to Robert Clyde, cherished mother to Crystal & Pamela. Loving grandmother to Desiree, Robbie, Jason, Brittany, and Kyle. Loving great grandmother to Caden, Hudson, Peyton, & Henry.

Darlene is also survived by her two sisters Marlene, Betty, and a brother Dale. She is succeeded in death by her brother Wayne Middlesworth.

She was the best mom anybody could ever have, our best friend. She was always there for us in our daily lives whenever we needed her. Mom and Dad loved to square dance and vacationed in South Dakota every year to come back to visit family who they loved. She liked the beach, loved to shop, and always looked beautiful with her hair done and makeup on. She loved Red Roses. She will be missed more than words can say.

Clark Miller, 60

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Memorial services for Clark Miller, age 60, of Burke, SD were held on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Burke. Burial followed in the Graceland Cemetery, Burke.

Clark Dale Miller was born June 2, 1959 at Burke, South Dakota to Delbert and Lena (Willuweit) Miller and he died Sept. 4, 2019 at the Avera Gregory Healthcare Center in Gregory, South Dakota at the age of 60 years.

Clark was born In Burke at the Community Memorial Hospital, to Delbert and Lena (Willuweit) Miller. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. He received his elementary and high school education in Burke. His next education came while serving in the National Guard where he became proficient in water purification.

Following graduation, he joined his parents at Miller Plumbing where he became known as an expert back hoe operator along with learning the plumbing trade.

During his early years he served the community of Burke as a member of the Burke City Council, of the Burke Volunteer Fire Department, of the Burke Jaycees and Men’s Club. He thoroughly enjoyed working at the benefit meals prepared by the various organizations.

In those early years, he worked as a plumber during the day. In the evenings he assisted with duties at the Hillcrest as a bar tender and as a bouncer. He was known as ‘a strong man that one didn’t mess with’, making him a great commodity when the crowd contemplated becoming an unruly lot.

Winter time activities included bowling, throwing darts, and over the years joining in various card games. He found playing cribbage as a wonderful challenge, but also greatly enjoyed teaching others to play, including teaching his 8 year old great nephew, Luke Sunner, who still loves to play. He would have taught, Sophia (great niece) and Marshall (great nephew) also but time didn’t permit.

Miller Plumbing has served as grave excavator for Clausen Funeral Home for over 40 years which expanded Clark’s community to reach outside of Burke area. He could be found plumbing or digging for people throughout Gregory County and into northern Nebraska. It was always surprising the number of people who would greet Clark by name as you entered an establishment outside of Burke. He formed many endearing friendships across the years and communities.

Clark was preceded in death by his mother, Lena; his maternal and paternal grandparents; a maternal aunt and uncle; all paternal aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his father, Delbert, his sisters Sandy Sunner and Diane (John) Audiss, his nephew Chad (Michelle) Sunner, Stana Pelzel, and Heather (Mike) O’Connor, his great niece Sophia Sunner, his great nephews Lucas Sunner and Marshall O’Connor. He is survived by a host of relatives including his aunts Elsie Kortmeyer, Doris (Lewis) Bailey and Inez Jones and a host of cousins.

Darlene Harrison, 82

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Darlene Harrison 82 of Chamberlain passed away Sept. 3, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Family burial will be held at the White River City Cemetery on Sept. 21 at 3 pm.

Darlene Stromer was born Aug. 13, 1937 to Lester and Pauline (Krogman) Stromer at Murdo South Dakota.

She went to country school until 7th grade and then went to White River School until she graduated in 1955.

On May 25th, 1956 Darlene married the love of her life Ronald (Mick) Harrison. Mick and Darlene lived and worked at the Nielsen place for several years and then moved to Sioux City, Iowa where Mick went to barber school and Darlene did ironing to help pay for Mick going to school.

They then moved to Winner, South Dakota and had a barber shop business for many years. They moved to Oacoma, South Dakota in 1996 and enjoyed living by the river and fished as much as they could.

After Mick’s passing in 2016 she moved into the Regency Retirement Center in Chamberlain and loved her daily walks along the river.

Darlene worked hard in her garden and flowers and enjoyed canning pickles and tomatoes. She always made enough for all her nieces and nephews to enjoy too. Darlene also enjoyed making quilts and made sure all the new babies of the family and close friends always had a hand made baby quilt.

She is survived by one sister Cleota Bryan of Avon, SD, 2 brothers Alvin (Dorothy) Stromer and Wayne (Pat) Stromer all of White River, SD. 5 nieces Debbie Carrol of Murdo, SD Julie Mehrer and Tessa Myers (Cory) of Avon, SD. Paula Stromer of Brookings SD and Shannon (Allen) Olson of White River, SD. 5 nephews, Justin (Pam) Bryan of Oacoma, SD, Jason (Rose) Bryan of Milton Fl., Shad (April) Stromer of Ft Pierre SD, Wager (Lori) Stromer of Harford, SD and Michael Stromer of Rapid City. SD. Numerous great and great great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mick, 6 babies and brother in law Willard Bryan.