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.

11/20/2025

Ronnie Johnson Memorial Service

Please keep Kathy's family in your thoughts and prayers.
11/18/2025

Please keep Kathy's family in your thoughts and prayers.

Funeral services for Kathy McMillan, age 72, of Burke, SD will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1100 AM at Clausen Funeral Home in Burke. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Burke. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.
11/14/2025

Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.

Memorial services for Ronnie Johnson, age 71, of Burke, SD will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1030 A.M. at the Civic Center in Burke. There will be a prayer service on Wednesday at 700 PM at the Civic Center. Visitation will be one hour prior to both

Please keep Wayne's family in your thoughts and prayers.
11/14/2025

Please keep Wayne's family in your thoughts and prayers.

Funeral services for Wayne Schoenefeld, age 86, of Herrick, SD will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1030 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Burke, SD. Burial will be in the St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, rural Naper, NE. There will be a prayer service on Friday at 700

Please keep Dave's family in your prayers.
09/22/2025

Please keep Dave's family in your prayers.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 beginning at 500 PM at the VFW in Burke. Food and drinks will be provided and all are welcome. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.

Please keep Izaak's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
09/05/2025

Please keep Izaak's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Funeral services for Izaak Koenig, age 19, of Fairfax, SD will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1100 AM at Fairfax City Hall. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Fairfax. There will be a prayer service on Wednesday at 700 PM at the Hall. Visitation one hour

Please keep Juanita's family in your thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2025

Please keep Juanita's family in your thoughts and prayers.

Funeral services for Juanita Hauf, age 93, of Burke, SD will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1100 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Burke. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Burke. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.

Please keep Kay's family in your thoughts and prayers.
08/19/2025

Please keep Kay's family in your thoughts and prayers.

Kay E. McCarthy, age 74 of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Avera Prince of Peace. Her Funeral Service will be 100 PM Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Avera Prince of Peace Chapel. Visitation with Family Present will be from 400-600 PM on Friday, August

Please keep the Herman family in your thoughts and prayers.
08/18/2025

Please keep the Herman family in your thoughts and prayers.

Violet Lorraine Tietgen Herman danced into heaven on August 16, 2025. Violet was born on October 22, 1927 to Charles and Hazel Tietgen in Burke, SD. She grew up with her older brother, Charles, in Burke where she graduated from Burke High School. While attending high school, she worked at

Please keep the Vogt family in your thoughts and prayers.
07/21/2025

Please keep the Vogt family in your thoughts and prayers.

Clyde Philip Vogt was born to Carl and Margaret Carlsen Vogt on September 21, 1947 in Gregory, SD. He passed away on July 19, 2025 at Edgewood Memory Care in Norfolk, NE at the age of 77. Clyde graduated from Naper High School in 1965. After working in Mitchell, he

Please keep the Jons family in your thoughts and prayers.
07/15/2025

Please keep the Jons family in your thoughts and prayers.

Private family services will be held. A full obituary will be published when available.

Please keep the Charging Hawk family in your prayers.
07/14/2025

Please keep the Charging Hawk family in your prayers.

Funeral services for Virgil Charging Hawk, Jr, age 64, formerly of Bonesteel, SD will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1100 AM at the Milks Camp Community Hall near Bonesteel, SD. Burial will be in the Ponca Creek UCC Cemetery in near St. Charles, SD. There will be

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

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