Clausen Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Clausen Funeral Home & Cremation Services Clausen Funeral Home & Cremation Services is dedicated to serving south-central South Dakota and north-central Nebraska with quality, excellence and dignity.

Clausen Funeral Home came into existence through the visions of one man - Henry Clausen. Henry moved to the Burke area in 1927 and purchased the former Jeager Funeral Home. At the time there were three funeral homes operating in the town of Burke. Survival through-out the 1930's was difficult, but when all was said and done, Henry was operating the only funeral home in Burke. Cam and Midge Clausen came into the picture in the mid 1940's, along with Cam's brother Glen. The Clausen's grew and changed along with the communities they served. Moving to the present location in 1954, there was a need for additional space and an upgrade in the facilities. In 1992, Michael Karbo joined the staff as a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota. In 1993, construction began on an additional office, as well as remodeling most of the existing funeral home to comply with the ever changing laws and regulations. In 2003 we started construction on the remaining areas of the funeral home, completing this phase in May of 2003. This completed a total restoration of the facilities. Over the years we have served thousands of families. In their time of need, they depend on us for trustworthy guidance in the many decisions involved in arranging a funeral. Whenever people turn to Clausen Funeral Home, they can feel confident that a professional and compassionate staff will carry out their wishes. Since 1927 we have remained dedicated to serving you and the surrounding communities. We have grown and changed throughout our history, but one thing has remained the same: Our commitment to arrange dignified and personalized funerals of the highest quality.

03/15/2026

Due to the weather - the visitation for Brett Oliver will be held Monday March 16, 2026 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Gregory Auditorium.

Melvin James Chasing Hawk, SrFuneral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Bonesteel City Ha...
02/20/2026

Melvin James Chasing Hawk, Sr

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Bonesteel City Hall in Bonesteel, SD. Burial will be in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, St. Charles, SD. A visitation and wake will begin on Sunday afternoon at the Hall.

Melvin James Chasing Hawk Sr. (Ohitoya Nazin) was born on July 25, 1955 in Wagner, South Dakota to Richard and Gertrude (Red Hill) Chasing Hawk. Melvin passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026 at 12:40 at the Lake Andes Nursing Home in Lake Andes, South Dakota.

Melvin graduated from Bonesteel High School in May, 1974. While attending high school, he participated in many activities. He enjoyed playing football and was one of the top players. Melvin was an all around athlete.

After graduation he joined the military and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. He enjoyed the life of being in the military. He was also proud of his sons and grandson for following the family tradition of joining the military.

Melvin continued his education at Mitchell Vo-Technical and earned a two year degree in Auto Mechanics. Later in life, he pursued a four year degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling at Sinte Gleska in Mission, South Dakota. He then began his employment at Canku Teca Treatment Center, Ihanktonwan Community College, and Yankton Sioux Housing Authority until his sickness began.

His favorite time was fishing as a young man with his dad along the Milks Camp Community Dam. In the fall and winter he would go hunting with his dad and learned the process. Later in life his enjoyment for the outdoors continued. He would take his family and later grandchildren spending many hours fishing. Melvin also enjoyed playing poker and got in many tournaments. He also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren following them to their sporting events. He would also travel to different softball tournaments to be the score keeper for the Mad Dogs softball team.

In 1978 Melvin met Wilma “Joyce” Roubideaux. They then started their life together and had seven children: Richard-Cactus (Delirita), Nicole (Tony), Melvin Jr. (Jasie), Stephanie, Brooks, Brian, Cody. He also gained four step children: Deanne, Jesse, Jeffery, and Rochelle. Melvin and Joyce were blessed with thirty grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, three brothers, and one stepson.

He is survived by his seven children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, two sisters: Pauline and Veronica, two brothers: Stephan and Richard Jr, along with many family and friends.

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12/25/2025

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226 E 8th Street . PO Box Box 210
Burke, SD
57523

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