Daniel George Skroch
May 27, 2026
Daniel G. Skroch passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2026. His death was sudden and unexpected.
Daniel was a devoted sports fan whose favorite teams were the Buffalo Bills and the New York Yankees. He loved music and often listened to his favorite artists, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Buddy Guy.
Daniel was born in Devils Lake, ND. In 1964. He...
Dean Williamson
May 25, 2026
Dean Michael Williamson, 57 of New Town, ND passed away on May 25, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 31, 1968 in Sturgis, SD to Don and Deanna (Peldo) Williamson. He grew up in Piedmont, SD, where he was tenderly cared for before he found the love of his life Carmen Ren'e Wheeler. They were married in...
Karen Kaye Hofland
May 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and also the utmost joy for having shared her life, we, the family of Karen Kaye Hofland, must say good bye to Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and friend to so many. She passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026 after having just returned home from a couple months spent in St. Martin’s...
Brooks L. Hanna
May 24, 2026
Brooks Lee Hanna of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 80 years old.
Brooks was born June 13, 1945, in Williston, ND to Claude and Fay Hanna. He was raised in Watford City, ND, graduating from high school in 1964. He spent much of his younger years with his beloved Uncle Lee. He...
Ervin C. Knodel
May 23, 2026
Ervin C. Knodel, age 96, devoted husband, father, grandfather great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Born August 20, 1929, in Isabel, SD and passed away on May 23, 2026, in Spearfish, SD.
Ervin had a very active life. He came from a family of 16, with 13 brothers and two sisters. He and 10 brothers proudly served in the military. He married Gladys on...
Anita Hansen
May 21, 2026
Anita Lee Hansen was a loving and dedicated Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend and is now watching over her family and friends from Heaven. Anita was born on May 15, 1946, in Deadwood, SD to LeRoy and Venitta Marta and grew up in Lead, SD. She was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal faith in Lead, SD. She graduated...
Robin Leslie Eddy
May 21, 2026
Robin Leslie Eddy (Schmit), 68-year-old resident of Deadwood, South Dakota, peacefully passed away on May 21, 2026, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born on April 19, 1958, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Robin was the daughter of Donald and Gloria Schmit. Shortly after her birth, the family relocated to Lead, where Donald worked at the Homestake Gold Mine.
Robin attended elementary, middle,...
Reverend Mary Ann Sheldon
May 18, 2026
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Mary Ann Sheldon,80 of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista Memory Care on May 18, 2026.
Mary Ann was born in Huron, SD, the oldest of five children born to Claude and Alice Sheldon. She grew up on the family farm near Carpenter, SD. She attended a one-room...
Jim Sparks
May 18, 2026
Jim Sparks, age 87, from Spearfish, SD passed away at the Spearfish Canyon Health Care Center on May 18, 202. In his early years, he grew up in Oklahoma and Nevada. Then he was drafted into the Army in the early 1960’s and following discharge, he moved to Alaska.
He met his wife, Jeannette, and they moved to Prairie City, SD...
Theodore "Theo" Volk
May 16, 2026
Theodore Joseph Volk, 17, of Nisland, SD passed away on May 18th, 2026 at Monument Health Rapid City surrounded by his loving family. Theodore made the courageous decision to give life to countless others through organ donation.
Born on April 25th, 2009 in Spearfish, SD, he was the son of Megan and Joseph Volk and sibling to his three brothers and...
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...
Alberta Hinton
May 15, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Alberta Hinton, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her family and community. Alberta will be remembered for her kindness, strength, warmth, and the love she shared so generously with those around her.
She leaves behind her four loving children: Gary, Ronnie, Darlene, and Robert, all of whom carry forward her...
Charles "Chuck" L Whitlock
May 15, 2026
Charles "Chuck" L. Whitlock, 80, of Spearfish, SD passed away on May 15, 2026.
Full obituary will soon follow.
Services are being planned for later this summer or early fall.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel & Isburg Crematory.
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
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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
Here is a link to a video of Doug's Memories:
https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1w5oqs3quWsP11;18AA8530-D00A-477E-92E6-1BCF3E01026A
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....
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...
