Mildred Christensen
Dec 25, 2015
Mildred I. Christensen (Millie) passed away peacefully early Christmas morning at Garden Hills Assisted Living Care Center in Spearfish, SD. Millie's faith and love for Jesus was evident in everything she said and did and the timing of her passing seems appropriate. Every Christmas, Millie would write a Christmas poem which would always highlight loving one another as Christ does,...
George Henderson
Dec 23, 2015
George W. Henderson, 85 of Aladdin, WY passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 23, 2015 at the David M. Dorsett Healthcare Center in Spearfish, SD. His family is honoring his wishes that he be cremated, no services or memorials be held and his ashes scattered on the Henderson Ranch near Aladdin. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; son, George...
Carolyn Hockett
Dec 21, 2015
Carolyn D Hockett, of Newcastle, WY, passed away on December 21, 2015 at the Weston County Health Services at the age of 79. Carolyn was born April 4, 1936. She was a devoted wife of 60 years, a loving mother to her six children, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Carolyn always enjoyed working with people in arts and crafts, and...
Kenneth Williams
Dec 18, 2015
Kenneth "Ken" James Williams left peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side in his home on December 18th, 2015 in Saint Onge. Ken was born in Rapid City on January 30, 1957. He was born to Keith and Marilyn (Roberts) Williams. He graduated from Stevens High School in 1975. After graduation Ken enrolled in college at South...
Clarence Pridgeon
Dec 15, 2015
Clarence John Pridgeon, 65, and his beloved dog Huit, died at his home in Beulah "God's Country" Wyoming on December 15, 2015. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 PM on December 20, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church in Moorcroft, Wyoming with numerous friends and relatives in attendance. Clarence John Pridgeon was born on December 27, 1949,...
Zhongyi Lu
Dec 14, 2015
Zhongyi Lu, 51, slipped gently from this life into eternity at Rapid City Regional Hospice House early Monday morning, December 14, 2015. Zhongyi Lu was born October 19, 1964 in Fushun, China to her father, Changui Lu and mother Suzhen Liu. Zhongyi immigrated to the United States on September 2, 2008 to marry her husband Ken Mernaugh. They were married...
Doris E Gross
Dec 10, 2015
Doris E. Gross, 96, Deadwood, SD, died Thursday, December 10, 2015, at the Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital. Doris was born May 9, 1919 to Edward and Emma (Zeeck) Kludt at Yale, SD. She resided here until she married Peter Gross December 21, 1936 at Salem, SD. To this union was born Donald, Karen and Eileen. The couple made their home in...
Bernice Dobesh
Dec 10, 2015
Bernice Dobesh, 101, Spearfish, SD died Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her home in Spearfish. Bernice was born November 29, 1914 in a farm house near Springfield, SD to Frank and Thula (Smith) Swallom. She was raised in the Springfield area, where she obtained her teaching certificate and later taught school. She married George Dobesh in 1935. They farmed near...
Ronette Joann Kahler
Dec 8, 2015
Ronette JoAnn Kahler, 57, of Sundance, WY, passed away on Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 at Rapid City Regional Hospital after a short but intense fight with kidney infection. Ronette was surrounded by love, but any love she received shadowed in comparison to the love she gave. Ronette was born on December 21st, 1957. She graduated from the University of South...
Henry "Hank" Lauer Neiman
Dec 8, 2015
Henry Lauer "Hank" Neiman, 93, Hulett, WY, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at his home. Henry was born October 24, 1922 in Larmar, Colorado to Albert Carmel and Annie Mabel (Gerber) Neiman. He was joined in family by sisters, Carrie, Ruth and Mary and brothers, Albert C., Ray, William and James S. Henry started second grade in Gordon Nebraska. He...
Clarence "Klunk" Northey
Dec 4, 2015
Clarence E. "Klunk" Northey Jr., 90, Lead, SD died Friday, December 4, 2015 at Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital. "Klunk" is survived by his wife; Bonnie, Lead, sons; David (Kim) Northey, Lincoln, NE, Daniel Northey, Lead, grandsons; David "DJ" Northey, Jr., Zachary Northey, both of Lincoln. Visitation for "Klunk" will be from 12-1 PM, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the Lead-Deadwood Memorial...
Donna Bloedel
Dec 4, 2015
Donna Kay Bloedel, 67 of Spearfish SD passed away December 4, 2015 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital following a long and difficult illness. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Fidler- Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish at 11:00 am burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Spearfish Masonic Center.. She...
Sandra Johnston
Dec 2, 2015
Sandra Ann Johnston, 85, of Spearfish, SD died December 2, 2015 at her home with family beside her. Sandy was born in Sundance, WY on August 13, 1930 to the late Earl and Lily (Nelson) Kipp. She shared her youth with 11 siblings, and graduated from Sundance High School. She enjoyed piano lessons, ice skating at the park across from...
Ivan Polyakov
Dec 1, 2015
Ivan A. Polyakov, 89, Lead, SD died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at his home in Spearfish Canyon. Ivan is survived by his wife; Ursula Polyakov, Lead, daughter; Sina Polyakov, Fort Collins, CO, grandchildren; Peter Jones, Greeley, CO, Stephanie Swanson, Fort Collins, CO. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Arrangements are under the care of...
Christina Torres
Nov 25, 2015
Christina M. Torres, 46, Spearfish, SD died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at her home. Christina is survived by her daughter, Megan Snow, Deadwood; parents, Javier and Arvella Torres, Lead; sisters, Jaylene Capps, Rapid City and Angela Young, AK and niece, Olivia Young, AK . She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dolores Torres; grandfather, Candido Torres, Sr.; uncles, Ted...
Jeanne Higgins
Nov 21, 2015
Jeanne (DeVries) Higgins, 72 of Spearfish passed away, November 21, 2015, at her home in Spearfish. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at the United Church of Christ in Spearfish. Inurnment will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to benefit the music department at Black...
Joseph "Joe" Lien
Nov 20, 2015
Joe Lien, 78, Spearfish, SD (formerly of Aberdeen, SD) passed away suddenly on Friday, November 20, 2015 in Fountain Hills, AZ. Joe was born on March 30th, 1937 in Veblen, SD to Emil and Josephine (Fernbaugh) Lien. He married Edith Austin on September 5th, 1960. Joe is survived by his wife, Edith; their five sons, Jason (Mary); Todd (Barb); Spencer...
Edna Strong
Nov 18, 2015
Edna Grace Joens Strong 90, of Spearfish passed away on November 18, 2015 at her home at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish. Edna was born to Hans and Alvena (Schlie) Joens on July 9, 1925. She was the 12th of 13 children. She was the first in her family to graduate from high school and inspired her father to...
Jeanette Mathis
Nov 16, 2015
Jeanette Deon Mathis, 76 of Sundance, deeply loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend too many, went home to the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2015 after a fierce eight year battle with cancer. She was able to end her earth journey at home with family. Jeanette was born on December 8, 1938 in Corsica, SD to Hans and Martha (Moke)...
David Brown
Nov 15, 2015
David Kirkland Brown, 72 of Deadwood, died in Fort Mead, SD on November 15, 2015 from lung cancer. David was born on November 10, 1943 in Holtville, CA. He was a decorated, retired member of the Navy and served bravely in the Vietnam War. He married Mary Anne Pipkins in Reno, NV and they lived in Anaheim, CA until they...
