Joyce Marie Roettele
May 16, 2026
Joyce Marie Roettele (Braga), 78, a woman of profound grace, warmth, and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Joyce was born on September 25, 1947, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Mary (Mello) Vandenberg and Manuel Braga, Jr. Proudly 100% Portuguese, her family’s roots traced back to São Miguel in the Azores, from...
Leil William "Bill" Hayworth
May 15, 2026
He was a man who came from the good earth —
born on Left Creek, in the crease of Wyoming hills,
where the wind knows how to keep a secret
and the land asks only that you stay honest.
Pete and Ada Hayworth gave him to the world
on April 12, 1940, at Carlile, Wyoming
and the world got lucky that day.
He grew up moving with...
Clinton Wade Chapel
May 10, 2026
(Recording will be published and available a couple of hours after service. Thank you.)
Clinton Wade Chapel, 63 of Nemo, SD passed away on May 10, 2026, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare, after losing his hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family; leaving behind a legacy of kindness and quiet humor that will be deeply felt by all who knew...
Michael J. Naumann
May 9, 2026
Michael Jeffery Naumann, 66 of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Spearfish.
Mike was born on September 22, 1959, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to William “Buck” and Nannette “Nan” Naumann. He graduated from Stevens High School in Rapid City and later attended Brown Institute in Minneapolis, where he earned his broadcast certificate.
In 1980, Mike began his...
Douglas L. Cahoy
May 9, 2026
(Service recording will be published a couple of hours after the service.)
Douglas Leo Cahoy, 71, passed into the arms of his loving Savior Jesus Christ early Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home with his wife, Lora, beside him.
Doug was born in Armour, SD, on 9/17/1954 to Leo and Dorothy Cahoy. His first year he lived with his mother at...
Douglas "Doug" Trinquero
May 9, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Trinquero, 68, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, May 9, at Rapid Memorial Hospital.
Doug was born to Frank and Betty Trinquero in Rockville, Maryland. As a teenager, with the guidance of family friends and neighbors, he learned the trade of residential furniture moving. After graduating from high school, he began what would...
Mildred L. Neal
May 8, 2026
Mildred L. Neal, 94, of Spearfish, SD passed away May 8, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
No services at this time.
Cremation arrangements were under the care of Isburg Crematory. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/
Claire E. O'Neill
May 4, 2026
Claire Elaine O’Neill, 74, passed away peacefully at Rapid City Monument Hospital on May 4th 2026, after a three-year courageous battle with cancer, she was surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born on August 29, 1951, in Deadwood, South Dakota Claire was the oldest child of Clifford and Jacqueline Johnson. Her brother Scott Johnson and parents grew up and resided...
Mary Sabo
May 4, 2026
Mary Sabo (née Dibbern), of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband, Steve, by her side.
Mary was born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota where she played volleyball in the Fall, ice-skated in Winter, ran hurdles in the Spring, and spent time at her grandparent’s farm in the Summer. She married Steve while...
Elizabeth Stone
May 2, 2026
Elizabeth Lynn Stone, 76, passed away on May 2, 2026. She passed peacefully at home per her wishes. May she rest in peace without pain and suffering.
Liz was well-traveled and lived from South Dakota to Wyoming, Alaska to Arizona, Tennessee to California and more, not to mention her travel abroad. She was an animal lover and owned many through her...
Susan Kay McKenzie
Apr 30, 2026
Susan Kay McKenzie, 75, of Spearfish, South Dakota, peacefully joined the Lord on April 30, 2026, at Rolling Hills Healthcare Facility with her daughter by her side. She was born on October 12, 1950, in Vallejo, California, to Harold Eugene Hays and Norma June Hays (née McKenzie). The “pickle in the middle” between brothers Dennis and Ronald, Susan grew up...
Paul Nels Smith
Apr 29, 2026
Paul N. Smith, 95, of Beulah, Wyoming passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday April 29, 2026.
He was born in Sundance, Wyoming on April 1, 1931, to Benjamin Alexander (Alex) and Mary (Silverstrand) Smith. He went to the Rifle Pit School near Beulah, Wyoming through the 8th grade, then to Sundance High School graduating in 1949. He had many memories...
Ivan Charles Hovland
Apr 29, 2026
Ivan Hovland, age 89, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on April 29th at his residence in Edgewood Assisted Living.
Born March 22, 1937, in Rapid City, SD, Ivan was the son of John and Emma Hovland. He spent his early years in Nemo and Lead, SD, graduating from Lead High School in 1955. He obtained a B.S. in Education as part...
Michael Kilmer
Apr 21, 2026
Michael Allen Kilmer, 73, of Spearfish SD, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in his home.
Mike was born on July 20, 1952, to Maxine Allen and Trevolyn Kilmer in Long Beach, California. He was the 1st of 2 sons. He attended high school and College in Long Beach, California. Mike then moved to South Dakota to work on the...
Barbara Ann Chrisman
Apr 21, 2026
Barbara Chrisman, age 82, left this world on April 21, 2026, at Edgewood Memory Care in Spearfish. Barbara was born to Virgie (Montgomery) and Vern Abney on October 10, 1943, in Sedalia, Missouri. She was the fourth of six children, including four brothers and a sister. She attended the Sedalia Public School System and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School. She...
Donald Eugene Kurzenberger
Apr 21, 2026
Donald “Donnie” Eugene Kurzenberger, 64, of Belle Fourche, SD passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 21, 2026, at Spearfish Monument Hospital.
Donnie was born on July 6, 1961, in Hot Springs, SD to Norval and Bonnie (Olson) Kurzenberger.
He married the love of his life, Karen (Larson) Kurzenberger, on March 23, 1991. They had three children, Casey, Trent, and Kaitlyn....
Patricia Rae DeLaPena
Apr 21, 2026
Patricia Rae DeLaPena, 84, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully April, 21, 2026.
No services at this time.
Cremation arrnagments were under the care of Isburg Crematory of Spearfish.
Ellah May Stuck
Apr 21, 2026
Ellah May Stuck, 92, passed away April 21, 2026 at the Crook County Care Center in Sundance, Wy. Ellah was born on the 24th of December in 1933 in Lyman, NE, to Silver and Marie Smith.
Ellah grew up in Sunrise, Wyoming with fond memories of her childhood. Ellah met Bobby Roy Stuck and were married in 1959. Ellah was a...
Reece Beck
Apr 19, 2026
Reece Beck, 58, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Hazel, at his side on Sunday, April 19, 2026, after a long illness. Cremation has taken place.
Born August 3, 1967, in Britton, SD to parents, Marvin and Doris “Tug” (Thayer) Beck, joining his three older siblings in being raised on the family farm located West...
Kenton Dean Newton
Apr 19, 2026
On April 19, 2026, Kenton (Ken) Dean Newton of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82 after a lengthy battle with Cancer.
Ken was born in 1943 to Wilma and Everett Newton in North Platte, Nebraska. He spent most of his childhood; and attended high school in Sterling, Colorado; until he entered the United States...
