Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Oct 2, 2024

Olga I. Caskey, 93 of Spearfish passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

No services are planned at this time.

Oct 1, 2024

Jesse Franklin Hauk, born April 6, 1983, in Gillette, Wyoming, was sent to his eternal home October 1, 2024.

At age two, Jesse and his family moved from Gillette to Wall, South Dakota. He attended Wall Public Schools until moving with his mom to Huron, South Dakota, where he finished high school.

Sep 30, 2024

The family of Joseph Mark Lambert is saddened to announce that their beloved father, grandfather, and former husband, passed away in Sundance, Wyoming, September 30, 2024.

Mr. Lambert is descended from Colorado ranching roots that date back to 1862. He resided and ranched in Crook County, Wyoming since 1987, also working for more than thirty years as...

Sep 30, 2024

Janaye Nichole Rayman, 37, of Spearfish, SD was surrounded by her loving family when she went to rest with the Lord on September 30, 2024, after a courageous fight with breast cancer.

Janaye was born February 11, 1987, to Ron and Cyndee Brown in Sidney, MT. The family later welcomed Janaye's brother, Kelsey,...

Sep 29, 2024

Ruben Raymond Archuletta, 93, of Edgewater, Colorado passed into the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Ray was born on January 2, 1931 to George and Mabel Archuletta in Trinidad, Colorado. His early years were spent on the family ranch in Model, Colorado. He was saved...

Sep 26, 2024

Ervin Ray Keil, 82, of Sundance, WY passed away on September 26th, surrounded by his loving family.

Ervin was born on December 31, 1941 in Lemmon, SD the son of William (Bill) and Alma (Kolb) Keil. He grew up in Perkins County north of the Moreau River with his older sister, Carol, and his younger brothers, Dick...

Sep 26, 2024

Edward Cargill, 86 of Newcastle, Wyoming passed away on September 26th, 2024.

There will be no obituary or service at this time.

Sep 25, 2024

Ann Katherine Henning, 78 years old, Spearfish , SD passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on September 25th, 2024.

Ann was born on March 4, 1946 in Hermosa Beach, CA,  the oldest child of Alfreda Cameron. Ann was raised and graduated high school in Rapid City, SD. She obtained a...

Sep 25, 2024

Lian Jerry Massie of Moorcroft, WY was born July 19th 2024 and passed away September 25th 2024.

Lian is survived by his parents, Collin and Tia, siblings, Jensen, Bennett, Piper and Essi. He is also survived by his maternal and paternal grandparents and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Arrangements are under the...

Sep 25, 2024

William L. Vance, 90, died on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at his home in Spearfish.

William was born in Dupree, South Dakota April 19, 1934 to Earl and Ruby Vance.  His family moved to Spearfish in August 1935 where he attended school K-12.  He graduated from Oberlin College in 1952 and received his M.A. ('57) and Ph.D....

Sep 19, 2024

Loren Joe Eichler, 62, of Newell passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Monument Health in Spearfish SD.

Loren was born on December 1, 1961, in Belle Fourche, SD to Ray and Janet Eichler. Loren spent his childhood and teen years in Newell and was very proud to be a Newell Irrigator....

Sep 19, 2024

Max E. Niesar Jr., 86, of Spearfish, South Dakota (formerly of Minot, ND), passed away on September 19, 2024, of end stage COPD surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 15, 1938, in Havre de Grace, Maryland to Helen (Johnson) and Max E. Niesar Sr. In 1956 Max graduated from...

Sep 18, 2024

Shirley Nadine Ferrero, 98, life-long resident of Lead, died September 18, 2024 at Monument Health Sturgis Care Center.

Shirley was born in Lead on January 15, 1926 to Brooks H. and Etta M. Whaley and attended schools in Lead and graduated from Lead High School. She married Martin J. (Marty) Ferrero on February...

Sep 17, 2024

Martin A. Jones Jr., 92, of Spearfish, SD passed away on September 17, 2024.

Martin was born on September 5, 1932, in Columbus, NE to Martin A. Jones Sr. and Barbara Ann Jones. He attended school until the 8th grade where he then took a job working for the railroad.

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Sep 17, 2024

Funeral services for James Dean Litzel, 79-year-old resident of Four Corners, Wyoming who passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Weston County Hospital in Newcastle Wyoming, will be held Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm from the Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Home in Sundance with Pastor Russ Grimm officiating. Graveside services will follow at the...

Sep 15, 2024

Florence "Marie" Post, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on September 15th, 2024. Born on April 22, 1936, Marie grew up in Larned, Kansas, where she quickly became known for her warmth, generosity, and fierce love for her family.

Marie had a passion for nurturing others. As a...

Sep 11, 2024

Geneal Rose (Olson) Lipp, 88 passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, at Edgewood Assistant Living Facility in Spearfish SD. From a struggle with Cancer. Geneal was born on April 27,1936 to Harry and Alma Olson in Pringle SD.  She was raised in Custer SD where she met her beloved late husband, Leo Lipp.

Together they moved...

Sep 8, 2024

William "Bill" Lom Mannick, 88, of Bothell, Washington passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was born to Howard and Mary Mannick on June 11, 1936, in Terraville, SD. Bill graduated from Lead-Deadwood High School in Lead, SD in 1954. He worked summers at the Homestake Mine to put himself through...

Sep 4, 2024

Judy Gail Portice, of Spearfish, SD passed away at home on September 4, 2024.

Judy was a dynamic individual known for her beautiful smile and ability to make strangers into friends.

Her multifaceted career, ranged from her role as a Special Education Teacher in Colorado to a Motel owner...

Sep 2, 2024

Doris Ione Junek, 99, of Spearfish, died Sept. 2, 2024, at Hospice House in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Doris "Dorey" Junek was born Doris Ione Holtry August 24, 1925, in Hettinger, North Dakota to Frank and Elsie (Darland) Holtry. The youngest of nine siblings, Dorey spent chore-filled, yet idyllic days at her parent's...