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Apr 14, 2026 - 12:45

From the Files of the Avon Clarion

The 2016 Avon Prom was held this past Saturday with 'A Touch of Class' as the theme.

Lindsey (Van Gerpen) Fathke, a 2005 graduate of Avon High School, began her teaching career in the Bon Homme School District in Tabor, where she taught 2nd and 3rd grade for eight years.

South Dakota has one of the lowest overall state tax burdens in the country, largely because it does not tax individual income and lacks several major statewide taxes.

PIERRE, S.D. – The field is set for the 2026 South Dakota Primary Election on June 2 for state legislative races as well as governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate.

Sports

On Monday, the Avon Lady Pirates defeated the Freeman Marion Phoenix in softball in a wild cold game at Yankton Sertoma Park.

Applications are currently being accepted for Preschool Enrollment at Avon School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must be four years of age by August 31.

The Wagner softball team opened its season with a mix of excitement and early challenges, highlighted by a narrow 14-13 victory over Winner last Thursday before competing in a tournament Saturday,


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Obituaries

Apr 14, 2026 - 12:45

Celebration of Life services will be held for Ben DeGroot, 44, of Willmar, MN on Saturday April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Chauncey Cletus Blaine, 42, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Funeral services were Monday, April 13 at the Marty Community Center.

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Matilda P Martin, 82, of Wagner, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Avera Queeen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, due to complications of pneumonia.

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Margaret Ann Burfeindt was born to Joseph and Mary “Mamie” (Bouska) Carda on June 10, 1936 in Tabor. She passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at St.