Barbara Jean Dropulich, 74, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 15, 2021.

Barbara was born December 26, 1946 in Galena, Kansas. She graduated from Lead High School in 1964. Barbara married Michael Dropulich on December 27, 1965 at St. Patrick's Church in Lead. She worked at the Red Owl in Lead, as well as Safeway, McKenna's Gold Casino and Wooden Nickel in Deadwood.

Barbara will always be remembered for her love of family including her dogs, Kizzi, Barney and Sadie. She loved sunshine, fishing, wildlife and the beautiful Black Hills.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Michael, sister, Diana (Junior) Schumacher of Spearfish and brother-in-law John Dropulich of Lead. She is also survived by her two nieces: Danaca (Brian) Doering, Debra (Chris) Meehan and two nephews: John (Sharon) Dutton and David (Donna) Dutton: great nephew Blake (Amber) and children Nora and Benjamin; great niece Miranda (Steven) Lane and children, Anna (Will) Roberts and children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Margaret Dutton, brother, Dennis Dutton and nephew, Greg Schumacher.

In lieu of flowers and acknowledging Barb's love of animals, donations to Twin City Animal Shelter, 722 E. Main St., Lead, SD, 57754 would be a loving memory of Barbara.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com