Obituaries.

John George Heck, 79 of Spearfish, SD passed away on January 10th, 2025. John was born July 18th, 1945, in

William L. “Bill” Meckle, 83, of Keldron, SD, was called home to heaven on January 11, 2025. God needed a

Rita Dietrich, age 81, of Whitewood, formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at her home

Gerald “Chic” LawrenceMay 23, 1956 – January 13, 2025 Gerald “Chic” Lawrence was born in Igloo, South Dakota on May

Stan M Johnson, 76 passed away January 9, 2025 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. Graveside services will be Friday,

Larry John Johnson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of

Dallas Robert Latham, a cherished soul known for his gentle demeanor, selfless nature, and loving heart, passed away peacefully due

Evelyn Bowen, age 103, of Scenic, South Dakota, died on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial

Michael Leon Austin, a cherished soul known for his humor, handiness, and wisdom, passed away peacefully due to natural causes

Janet Ellen Mason, a beacon of love and a pillar of her community, passed away peacefully of natural causes on

Mitchell Ward Conklin, known for lighting up the room with his quick wit and infectious laughter, embarked on his final

Mavis Monell Cochran, a beacon of gentle kindness and unwavering love, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 8,

Lane Sheridan Kopren was born on March 12, 1995 in Hettinger, ND the middle child of Ross and Beverly Kopren.

Robert “Bob” Julius, 92, Sturgis, SD, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Fort Meade VA Hospital, Fort Meade,

Edward William Brost, 88, died December 31, 2024. A Memorial Visitation for Edward will be from 2:00 PM – 4:00

Douglas Blair Engebretson, 76, of Belle Fourche died December 21, 2024 at his home with his loving wife and daughter

South Dakota entertainer Gordy Pratt was a classically trained guitarist, a singer-song writer, a lyricist and playwright, and producer. While

John Lee Skogberg was born January 1, 1941, in a little farmhouse in Sacred Heart, Minnesota. The country doctor made

Geraldine Heisz, 86, formerly of Spearfish SD,  died on December 30, 2024 in Rapid City SD. Gerry is survived by three

Donald Gene Bagley (AKA Grandpa) passed away on December 17, 2024, at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. Don was born

Gary Wayne Vance, of Faith, SD passed away peacefully on Sunday December 29th in Rapid City South Dakota, he was

Gary Wayne Vance, of Faith, SD passed away peacefully on Sunday December 29th in Rapid City South Dakota, he was

Elsie Maurine (Boydston) Matt (99) died peacefully Dec 17, 2024. She was born Sept 1, 1925, in New Underwood SD

Wallis (Wally) Warren Wells, at the age of 86, passed away peacefully Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Fort Meade

Esther Ruthlee Kornmeyer, 101, died on December 20, during a short stay at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City,

Arlene Jane Watson, a long-time resident of Sturgis, SD, passed away on December 12, 2024, in Centennial, CO.  She was

Belinda J. McCullers, 76, passed away December 25, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Belinda was born in Dallas, Texas

Jo Ann Hayes, a beacon of joy and kindness, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 26, 2024, in

Gerald Glen Morgan of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City

Pauline E. “Polly” West, 83, of Deadwood, SD passed away December 24, 2024, with her family by her side. Pauline

Funeral service for Bud Longbrake, 62, of Dupree will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the

Jason Peacock, age 50, of Bison, SD, passed away on Sunday evening, December 15, 2024 at the West River Regional

Mary Ann Wendelken was born in Belle Fourche, SD on October 7, 1928 to parents Ralph and Anne Wendelken as

Betty Bryan, age 93, of Mitchell, South Dakota, died on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Aurora-Brule Nursing Home in

Travis William Swan was born September 22, 1982 in Belle Fourche. He was the son of Ron and Linda (Olson)

Paul Herbert Nordstrom was born to Alice (Aune) and Nels Nordstrom on October 19, 1934, at Atwater, Minnesota. Paul passed

Ellen Lorraine (Reese) Price was born at home on April 5, 1931 in Ziebach County, North of Faith, SD. Her

Al Staab, 91, formerly of Sioux Falls and Galena, South Dakota passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home

William Edward Buckley, 77, passed away December 1, 2024, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center. Bill was born on May

Kathleen Mary Kieffer, known affectionately as Kathy, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at the age of 68. Kathy

Loran Michael Van Cleave, age 58 of Chamberlain, SD passed away on December 15, 2024. A memorial visitation will be

Arnold “Arnie” Hemmingson of Spearfish, South Dakota, died on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City at

Donald “Don” Olivier, age 89, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital

Bells are ringing and Heaven is singing as a new Saint has come home.  Delmer began his final career as

In Loving Memory of Tracy Jo ClinchJanuary 14, 1965 – November 29, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing

Thomas John Davis Sr., 97, of Belle Fourche, SD died Thursday December 5th at Monument Healthcare in Rapid City, Sd.

Myria Jean Warren, age 86 of Belle Fourche, died Monday, December 9, 2024 at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish.

Larry Floyd Crawford, age 85 of Sundance, WY formerly of Newell, SD passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4th at the

Kathleen Ella (Weideman) Johnston,69, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed December 1st, 2024, in Gloucester, Virginia after several long

Mary Ellen Dinsmore-Hart, age 76, of Rapid City, formerly of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Michael “Mike” Kelley, 72 of Sturgis, SD passed away on December 3,

After spending nine months being fearfully and wonderfully constructed by God, Travis made his entrance into this world on the

Betty Lee (Philipsen) Voorhees, 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed way December 3, 2024,

Michael James Spaulding, aged 56, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 30, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Betty Lorraine (Fugleberg) Maltby was born in Williston, North Dakota on April 4, 1940 to Hilda and Olaf Fugleberg, one

Cory James Hudgin, 49, passed away November 16, 2024, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center. Cory was born on June

Robert C. Henry, 89, passed away November 19, 2024, in Newcastle, Wyoming. He was born December 20, 1934, in Belle

Les Horsley, age 69, of White River, South Dakota, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the Maryhouse in Pierre.

Gloria Hudson Traversie passed away on November 25, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Howard Ireland, age 80, of Belvidere, South Dakota, died on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City. Memorial

Twylah Mae (Johnson) Luedtke passed away four hours shy of her 90th birthday on November 25th, 2024 at Monument Health

Guy M. Virkula, 90, Spearfish, SD formerly of Lead, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at Fort Meade Veterans Administration

Albert John Schweigert was born August 1st, 1955 in New Underwood, SD to Ruben and Cornelia (Eisenbraun) Schweigert. He passed

Michele Gerard (Jeffrey) Herz, 69, Summerset, SD climbed the staircase to heaven, Friday, November 22, 2024, peacefully, while at home

Lowell was born March 30, 1941, at the family farm in Wellington County, South Dakota, to Harry and Etta (Johnson)

Carla Joy Halverson, a beacon of love and laughter, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 21, 2024, in

Susan (Ostrander) Eagleton passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on November 18, 2024, in her hometown of

Aleen K. Ford, 64, Deadwood, SD passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  Memorial Services

E. DeWayne Hayes was born in Wasta, South Dakota on February 8, 1930 to Emmet and Tilla (Lassegard) Hayes, the

Josephine Jerone Blocker, aged 90, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on November 15, 2024, in Rapid City, SD.

John Wade Morgan, 82, of Belle Fourche, SD went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 14, 2024

Dr. Steven Kenneth Van Asma passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, at Monument Health, Rapid City, SD.  He

Ralph Gerard Mathews, 73, passed away at home in Gillette, Wyoming after extended health issues and cancer with family by

Dolores Obr of Rapid City, formerly of Belvidere, South Dakota, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Avantara Arrowhead Living

Joyce died on Wednesday, November 6th at the Monument Health in Rapid City, SD due to a short illness.  

Virginia Tawney Lopez-Whitecalf, a beacon of light and love, passed away peacefully of natural causes on the 3rd of November,

Charles E. Wood, 72, of Box Elder, SD, passed away due to a massive stroke on October 31, 2024 at

Bob Anderson passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024.  He was born on December 31, 1942 in Deadwood, South Dakota. 

Mark Delano Bachand was born on March 28, 1942 to Ezward and Evelyn (Madison) Bachand.   He and his five siblings

James Roland (JR) Munyon passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was 42 years

Elvera R. Moos, age 80, of Philip, died Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in

On October 28, 2024, Wanda D. Hogan, 93, was called home to be with the Lord. Formerly of Newell, she