Kelly C. Hyke
Employee Owner / Manager / Funeral Director
Kelly grew up in Bowman, North Dakota. After graduating from Bowman High School in 1986, he attended Bismarck State College and received an Associate of Arts degree. He then spent 18 years in law enforcement in North Dakota. In 2000, Kelly attended and received his degree in Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois, outside of Chicago. After graduating in 2001, he returned to Beulah, North Dakota where he was employed by Seibel Funeral Homes.
Kelly, his wife Bonnie, and their children, Megan, and Adam moved to Redfield and he started working for Thelen Funeral Home in May of 2006. On December 1, 2015, Kelly and Bonnie purchased the funeral home from Pat Thelen.
Kelly is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in both North and South Dakota. He is currently the Immediate Past President of the South Dakota Funeral Directors Association and serves on the Executive Board. Kelly currently serves as Spink County Coroner.
Community service is very important to Kelly. He is a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church where he serves on the Parish Council, is a Eucharistic Minister, and sings in the church choir. Kelly is also a member of the Redfield Knights of Columbus, and the Fraternal Order of Police. Kelly previously served as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 128 and Unit Commissioner for Sioux Council Boy Scouts. Kelly also serves as the Sexton for St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery.
Kelly C. Hyke
Employee Owner / Manager / Funeral Director
Kelly grew up in Bowman, North Dakota. After graduating from Bowman High School in 1986, he attended Bismarck State College and received an Associate of Arts degree. He then spent 18 years in law enforcement in North Dakota. In 2000, Kelly attended and received his degree in Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois, outside of Chicago. After graduating in 2001, he returned to Beulah, North Dakota where he was employed by Seibel Funeral Homes.
Kelly, his wife Bonnie, and their children, Megan, and Adam moved to Redfield and he started working for Thelen Funeral Home in May of 2006. On December 1, 2015, Kelly and Bonnie purchased the funeral home from Pat Thelen.
Kelly is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in both North and South Dakota. He is currently the Immediate Past President of the South Dakota Funeral Directors Association and serves on the Executive Board. Kelly currently serves as Spink County Coroner.
Community service is very important to Kelly. He is a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church where he serves on the Parish Council, is a Eucharistic Minister, and sings in the church choir. Kelly is also a member of the Redfield Knights of Columbus, and the Fraternal Order of Police. Kelly previously served as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 128 and Unit Commissioner for Sioux Council Boy Scouts. Kelly also serves as the Sexton for St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery.
Emerald Groven
Funeral Director / Asst. Manager / Employee Owner
Emerald Groven began working at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield and Furness Funeral Home as a Funeral Director and the Assistant Manager as of October 1st, 2024. Emerald is living in Clark, and is excited to become a member of the Clark community and serve the families within Spink and Clark Counties.
She began working for Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings in 2015 as a mortuary science student at Des Moines Area Community College. She graduated in August of 2016 with an advanced degree in mortuary science and became a licensed funeral director in South Dakota in January of 2018. Emerald is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, earning her Bachelor's Degree in General Studies, as well as her Master's Degree in Adult Education.
Originally from Mason City, Iowa, Emerald enjoyed living in Brookings, SD for 17 years prior to moving to Clark. She has one son, Braydon. Emerald is a member of Chapter B.O. P.E.O. On January 1, 2023, Emerald became a partner in Pioneer Enterprises, an employee-owned affiliation of South Dakota and Wyoming funeral directors who promote local ownership and management. She enjoys spending time with her dogs, Cooper and Remi, working on crafts, and being creative in her free time.
Emerald Groven
Funeral Director / Asst. Manager / Employee Owner
Emerald Groven began working at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield and Furness Funeral Home as a Funeral Director and the Assistant Manager as of October 1st, 2024. Emerald is living in Clark, and is excited to become a member of the Clark community and serve the families within Spink and Clark Counties.
She began working for Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings in 2015 as a mortuary science student at Des Moines Area Community College. She graduated in August of 2016 with an advanced degree in mortuary science and became a licensed funeral director in South Dakota in January of 2018. Emerald is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, earning her Bachelor's Degree in General Studies, as well as her Master's Degree in Adult Education.
Originally from Mason City, Iowa, Emerald enjoyed living in Brookings, SD for 17 years prior to moving to Clark. She has one son, Braydon. Emerald is a member of Chapter B.O. P.E.O. On January 1, 2023, Emerald became a partner in Pioneer Enterprises, an employee-owned affiliation of South Dakota and Wyoming funeral directors who promote local ownership and management. She enjoys spending time with her dogs, Cooper and Remi, working on crafts, and being creative in her free time.
Bonnie Hyke
Office
Bonnie grew up in Alexander, Manitoba, Canada, and attended Brandon University. She moved to the United States when she married Kelly Hyke. Bonnie retired from her career as a Canadian Customs Officer when their daughter was born and she worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) prior to moving to Redfield in May of 2006. Shortly after Kelly and Bonnie purchased the funeral home, she began working at the funeral home full-time.
Bonnie Hyke
Office
Bonnie grew up in Alexander, Manitoba, Canada, and attended Brandon University. She moved to the United States when she married Kelly Hyke. Bonnie retired from her career as a Canadian Customs Officer when their daughter was born and she worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) prior to moving to Redfield in May of 2006. Shortly after Kelly and Bonnie purchased the funeral home, she began working at the funeral home full-time.
Frank Krumm
Pre-Planning Specialist / Funeral Assistant
Frank Krumm started working for Hyke Funeral Home in February 2016 as our Transportation Specialist and Funeral Assistant. In July 2023, Frank joined us full-time as our Pre-Planning Specialist while assisting in most areas of funeral service.
Frank is a retired member of the South Dakota Highway Patrol and also served as the Spink County Sheriff. He is currently a Deputy Coroner for Spink County.
He enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was married for 30 years to his best friend, Sue, who passed away in 2018.
Frank Krumm
Pre-Planning Specialist / Funeral Assistant
Frank Krumm started working for Hyke Funeral Home in February 2016 as our Transportation Specialist and Funeral Assistant. In July 2023, Frank joined us full-time as our Pre-Planning Specialist while assisting in most areas of funeral service.
Frank is a retired member of the South Dakota Highway Patrol and also served as the Spink County Sheriff. He is currently a Deputy Coroner for Spink County.
He enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was married for 30 years to his best friend, Sue, who passed away in 2018.
Connie Fiedler
Funeral / Office Assistant
Connie started working at Hyke Funeral Home in 2016 on a casual basis.
Connie retired in May 2017 from the Eastern Star Home in Redfield where she was the Business Manager-Assistant Administrator for 21 years. Connie and her husband Dale moved to Redfield in May 1977 and they have one son.
Connie Fiedler
Funeral / Office Assistant
Connie started working at Hyke Funeral Home in 2016 on a casual basis.
Connie retired in May 2017 from the Eastern Star Home in Redfield where she was the Business Manager-Assistant Administrator for 21 years. Connie and her husband Dale moved to Redfield in May 1977 and they have one son.
Dale Fiedler
Funeral Assistant
Dale started working at Hyke Funeral Home in 2016 on a casual basis.
Dale taught instrumental music at Redfield Public School for 33 years. After retiring from teaching, he was employed at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield for seven years before retiring in May of 2017. He has been very active in several community organizations.
Dale Fiedler
Funeral Assistant
Dale started working at Hyke Funeral Home in 2016 on a casual basis.
Dale taught instrumental music at Redfield Public School for 33 years. After retiring from teaching, he was employed at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield for seven years before retiring in May of 2017. He has been very active in several community organizations.
Brent Osborn
Funeral Assistant
Brent started working at the funeral home in August 2013 as a funeral assistant.
Brent is a 1991 graduate of Redfield High School and 1995 alumni of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. Brent, and his wife Michelle, reside in Redfield and have four sons: Bennett, Owen, Peyton, and Camden.
Brent is active in St. Bernard Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Family Crisis Center, Redfield Baseball Association, and as a youth baseball coach. He is also an agent for DeSmet Farm Mutual Insurance and Redfield Realty.
Brent Osborn
Funeral Assistant
Brent started working at the funeral home in August 2013 as a funeral assistant.
Brent is a 1991 graduate of Redfield High School and 1995 alumni of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. Brent, and his wife Michelle, reside in Redfield and have four sons: Bennett, Owen, Peyton, and Camden.
Brent is active in St. Bernard Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Family Crisis Center, Redfield Baseball Association, and as a youth baseball coach. He is also an agent for DeSmet Farm Mutual Insurance and Redfield Realty.
