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By the People, for the People
Melvin Chasing Hawk, Sr., Longtime South Dakota Resident, Passes Away at 70
Funeral services scheduled for Monday in Bonesteel, South Dakota
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Melvin Chasing Hawk, Sr., a 70-year-old resident of Wagner, South Dakota and formerly of Bonesteel, South Dakota, has passed away. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Bonesteel City Hall in Bonesteel, South Dakota. Burial will follow at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in St. Charles, South Dakota. A visitation and wake will be held on Sunday afternoon prior to the funeral.
Why it matters
Melvin Chasing Hawk, Sr. was a longtime resident of the Wagner and Bonesteel communities in South Dakota, and his passing marks the loss of a community member with deep roots in the region.
The details
Funeral services for Melvin Chasing Hawk, Sr. will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Bonesteel City Hall in Bonesteel, South Dakota. Burial will follow at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in St. Charles, South Dakota. A visitation and wake will be held on Sunday afternoon prior to the funeral.
- Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Visitation and wake will be held on Sunday afternoon prior to the funeral.
The players
Melvin Chasing Hawk, Sr.
A 70-year-old resident of Wagner, South Dakota and formerly of Bonesteel, South Dakota.
The takeaway
The passing of Melvin Chasing Hawk, Sr. marks the loss of a long-time community member in the Wagner and Bonesteel areas of South Dakota, where he had deep roots and connections.
