Obituaries.

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

Sam Justin Patterson passed away on October 24, 2024, at the age of 43.  Sam was born on January 21,

Michael Bradley Belcourt, age 82, passed away on October 26, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona. Born on April 6,1942 in Bottineau,

Ron Hulce, age 73 of Philip, died Saturday, October 26, at his home in Philip. Visitation will be held one

The family of Ronald Dean Less is saddened to announce his final ride on October 21, 2024, at the age

Corey Denton, age 34, of Newcastle, Oklahoma, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in Oklahoma due to a motorcycle accident.

Timothy James Chamberlain, known affectionately as Tim to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully from natural causes on

Mary Jane (Haynes) Freimark, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away Sunday, October 20,

Carol Lee Hlavka was born on April 12, 1938 to Edward and Mary Rowena (Mehrhof) Hlavka at Faith, SD. She

Stephen James Thorpe, 80, died on October 15, 2024, in his son’s bright blue house on the western slope of

Irene Olson, age 93 of Belle Fourche, died Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Monument Health Spearfish Hospital. A Celebration

Louise Rohlf was surrounded by loving members of her family as she entered into the presence of her Savior, Jesus

John L. Sexton, age 77 of Belle Fourche, died Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Rolling Hills Healthcare Center in

In Loving Memory of Kelly D. Moe It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly D.

Thomas Wilbur Bachand was born September 17, 1927 to Elmer Bachand and Anna (Lanouette) Bachand.  He was the fifth of

Dorothy A. Bathel, age 92, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Kadoka Nursing Home.

Bonnie Moses, age 64, of Exeter, Nebraska, formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Nebraska

Donna Lou Gannon, whose laughter was as infectious as her love for a well-stitched quilt, took her final bow on

Linda Diane Cantrell, age 60, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on October 4, 2024, at Monument Health in

Shawna Marie Scott, a cherished soul known for her kind heart, loving nature, and faith-filled spirit, passed away peacefully due

Ernest Edgar Landrum, known for his sharp wit and curiosity as expansive as the universe he so loved to explore,

Earl F. Ferguson, age 26, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Sunday, August 1, 1943 in Romania. Earl F. Ferguson

Patricia “Patty” Ann (Collins) Austin, 79, of White Owl, SD, was promoted from this earth to the joys of our

Paula M. Soelzer, 68, Sturgis, SD passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Her family

Myron “Buzz” E. Deneui, 88, Spearfish, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home.  There will be a memorial

Randy Austin, age 71 of Belle Fourche, died Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home, following a very sudden cardiac

Steve Dexheimer, 67, Spearfish, SD  passed away on October 4, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Steve was born

Geraldine Marie “Gerry” Nussbaum was born October 31, 1940 in Newcastle, Wyoming. She was the daughter of Albert and Robbie

Edward George Vock II, fondly known by many as Skipper, Skip, Skipski, Skippy, and Dadski, was born on December 21,

Gerald Langin made his last cast on July 25, 2024. Gerald was born to Frances and Bernice Langin April 13,

Greg Jones, 59, of Black Hawk, SD, died at home on September 29, 2024 after losing his battle with cancer.

Darlene Hagan was born February 25, 1933 at her parents homestead three miles west of Nowlin, SD to Merle and

Wanda Lee Sweeney, age 91, of Presho, South Dakota, died on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Winner Regional Healthcare Center

Raymond Deon Aubert, Sr., a cherished pillar of his community and a beacon of joy to all who knew him,

Shelly Rae Roberts, 59, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Newcastle, Wyoming.  Shelly was born to Loren and Louise

Jacob “Jake” Miller, age 84 of Belle Fourche, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of

Kathryn “Kay” Conner, age 93 of Belle Fourche, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Rolling Hills Healthcare Center in

Barbara Ann Boyd, 72 years old, of Sturgis,SD, passed away January 5, 2023 in Sioux Falls, SD after a brief

Sierra Gail Borland, known affectionately as Sierra to all who knew her, embraced life with a vibrant spirit that was

Sandra I. Swenson, 80, also known as “Sandi” of Black Hawk, South Dakota, peacefully passed away September 18, 2024, in

I was raised by the best parents in the world. They allowed me to be a kid for eighteen years

Terry Sanftner, age 54, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Friday, September 6, 2024 at his home in Kadoka. Memorial

Marian Marie Miller was born on May 16, 1948, in Pierre, South Dakota, to loving parents Arthur and Harriet Miller,

Allan Joseph Johnson, 68, from Piedmont, SD, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 13, 2024. Allan was

Linda Rae Campbell Kopplin Gilliland was born in the Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller, SD on November 9, 1947.

Tim Elshere of Milesville, South Dakota, died on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in

Daniel A. Proffitt was born in Lafayette, Indiana on December 10, 1949. Dan was the youngest of four siblings. Two

Enid Jean Wilkins Roth, 93, died Monday, September 9, at United Living Community in Brookings.  A Memorial/Prayer service is scheduled

Kathleen (Kitty) Baumann Nordstrom, 87, was born November 12, 1936, in Mobridge, South Dakota to Calvin and Ione (Mulder) Baumann

Judith “Judy” (Otterberg) Brink passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long brave battle with cancer, on

Doris Ione Junek, 99, of Spearfish, died Sept. 2, 2024, at Hospice House in RapidCity, South Dakota. A celebration of

Lloyd Curtis Boisjolie was born September 6th, 1952 in Fargo, North Dakota. He was the son of Lloyd Anton Boisjolie

PATRICIA LOU HABECK (Jensen) was born July 23, 1938 in Fargo, ND. She was the daughter of Carl and Helen

Arthur Lloyd Anderson, known affectionately to friends and family as Artie, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 26,

Andrew Lee Warren, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, left this world on August 28, 2024, at the age of

Robert Bernard Sava, a beloved husband, stepfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 7, 2024,

George Leach, age 85 of Belle Fourche, died Monday, September 2, 2024 at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital following

Rita Weatherbee, age 66, of Pierre, South Dakota, died on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her home in Pierre. Visitation

Mary Alice Henrickson was born March 6, 1937, at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. George Dewey and Alice (Fedje) Hendrickson of

On the afternoon of August 25, 2024, Devin Fraser shed his earthly struggles and was free to fly. Devin James

Joseph B. Garry of Whitewood, fulfilled his life’s work and completed his final project just before dawn on Saturday August

Delmer Paulsen, age 87, of Quinn, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Richard Carlson, age 78 of Nisland, died Friday, August 23, 2024, with his loving wife by his side, at the

Larry Simon, 77 of Sturgis, South Dakota passed away with his wife at his side on August 19, 2024, following

Paul John Frey, 79, Sturgis, S.D., passed away August 20, 2024. Visitation is Monday, August 26, 2024 from 5-7p.m. at

Sheri LeeRay Fernandez, a woman whose laughter could light up the darkest room, took her final bow on August 17,

Bobbie Faye (Brownlow) Wilson, was born December 26, 1932 in Daugherty, TX, the daughter of Emory Isaac (Buck) and Faye

Ashlyn Jean Barse “Boo Boo” was born on January 23, 2012, in Watertown, South Dakota, to her loving parents, Darin

Andrew Alvin Aronson Sr., affectionately known as “Andy” to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024,

Diana Stewart, age 65, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home in Beresford. Funeral

Ruben Lucio Sr., 58, of Spearfish, sadly left us on August 7, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1965,

Ruben Lucio Sr., 58, of Spearfish, sadly left us on August 7, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1965,

Marion Quick, age 93, of Arlington, South Dakota, formerly of Newcastle, Wyoming, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Arlington Care

Marion Quick, age 93, of Arlington, South Dakota, formerly of Newcastle, Wyoming, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Arlington Care

Robert Lee Klinger the Flying Flea, 53 years old, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away in his home due

Robert Lee Klinger the Flying Flea, 53 years old, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away in his home due

Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 17 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Belle Fourche for