Funeral services for Dillon Ducheneaux, 32, of Promise, will be held at 10:00 AM (MDT), Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Timber Lake Community Center. Burial will be at the Ducheneaux Ranch near Promise, under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM (MDT) Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Timber Lake Community Center, followed by an all-night wake service. Dillon passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at IHS in Eagle Butte.

Dillon Dean Ducheneaux - TaSunke Luza Han (Fast Horse) born on July 14th, 1992, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota to Mary Jane "Janie" Thompson Ducheneaux & Todd Ducheneaux. Dillon was raised on the Ducheneaux Ranch in Promise, South Dakota. He attended White Horse Head Start & Elementary, Middle and Jr High school at Timber Lake School. After his freshman year he made the decision to transfer to Mobridge High School where he joined football, wrestling and high school rodeo. Dillon graduated from Mobridge High School in 2010. After high school he stayed on the ranch for a year and made the decision to attend Mitchell Area Technical Institute and joined their collegiate rodeo team and also pursued wind energy and welding. After college, he returned home to continue to ranch with his dad and it was at this time his love and compassion for horses grew stronger.

Dillon had a natural gift to connect to Sunka Wakan as he was a true horse whisperer. Before Dillon could walk, he was on a horse. During his younger years he participated in showdeos, 4-H rodeos and rodeos. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcross, and horsemanship. Dillon spent many years watching and learning from his grandfather, Tony and his dad. Throughout his life, extended family and friends helped guide and support him in his many adventures. He loved to travel and explore the Midwest as his passion to try new things made him grow into the amazing young man that he was. Learning, growing along the way. His love for his family and friends will forever be felt in the hearts he touched.

Dillon had a contagious smile, resilience and determination was evident. He was generous and always put everyone before him. He never expected anything in return. He was a simple humble man as his love and care were genuine. Dillon made family in all four directions. His family only grew larger in time when he was adopted by his Ate', Jasper Iron Cloud.

As Dillon navigated through life's challenges, he made a commitment to join The Bigfoot Ride. During his 4 years he was very eager to help with anything as he had shared his knowledge and ability to take care of the horses and wanted to learn and relate to our ancestors. He was honored and given his Lakota Name, TaSunke Luza Han.

Dillon is survived by his mother, Mary Jane (Janie) Ducheneaux, brother Taten Todd Ducheneaux, sisters Hazyn Jane Ducheneaux, Toni (Luke Farlee) Ducheneaux. Niece and nephew Jayna and Jasper Farlee. Adopted sisters Lachelle Turning Heart & Larissa Iron Cloud. Uncles, Doug LeCompte and Dugan Thompson. Aunts, Anne LeCompte, Rhea LeCompte, and Jerri Ellen (Casey) LaPlante, Jacque Thompson. Hunka father, Jasper Iron Cloud.

Dillon is preceded in death by his father Todd Ducheneaux, grandparents Anthony "Tony" Ducheneaux, Celestine (Thompson) Ducheneaux, Thomas "Tommy" Thompson and Arlene (Traversie-Fast Horse) Thompson. Aunts, Nancy Totton and Michelle LeCompte. Cousins, Stephan LeCompte and Josef Lecompte.