Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Feb 19, 2024

Albert Richard (Rick) Tetreault, 73, passed away on Monday, February 19, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on October 15, 1950, in Deadwood, SD, to Albert (Bud) and Beverly Tetreault and lived most of his childhood years in Belle Fourche.

Rick, known to many as Tate, was the oldest of...

Feb 16, 2024

Zachariah William Warnock, 35, of Spearfish, SD, passed away at his home in Spearfish on February 16, 2024.

Zach was born on September 20, 1988 sharing this birthday with his grandmother, Brenda Wolfe. He was born to Mark Warnock and Maureen Howard in Sioux City, Iowa.

He is survived...

Feb 15, 2024

Kevan N Lary passed away on February 15, 2024, at his home. Kevan was born January 9, 1953, in Minden, Louisianna to Betty and Gene Lary. Kevan moved around a lot as a child and met the love of his life in Jacksonville, Florida.

Beverly and Kevan were wed on February 3, 1972, and started their family...

Feb 15, 2024

Karen Marie Copas, 70, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Monument Hospice House, Rapid City, SD.

Karen Marie Ferguson Copas was born May 21, 1953, in Sheridan, Wyoming, a daughter of Alice and Walter Ferguson.  The following year (August 1954), the family moved to Spearfish, where she lived until her marriage to...

Feb 12, 2024

Jane Katherine (Holmlund) Carlstrom, 99, a longtime resident of Spearfish, SD passed away on February 12, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Spearfish. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Jane was born July 16,...

Feb 10, 2024

Marian Estella Phelps passed away peacefully at Monument Health Hospital in Spearfish, SD, on February 10, 2024, at 88 years of age. She was born near Chatfield, MN, on May 26, 1935, the eldest daughter of Elmer and Edna Borgen. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1953 and married Gerald Donald Rockvam on July 10, 1955....

Feb 8, 2024

Henry Mathew Schumacher, 88, passed away at Oak Hill Hospital in Florida on February 8, 2024, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

Henry (Jr) was born on September 14, 1935, to Henry and Marie (Mayer) Schumacher in Mitchell, SD. He grew up in the Mt. Vernon area, farming with his family...

Feb 4, 2024

Carol Frey

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July 17th, 1946 - February 4th, 2024

Carol Clouse Frey of Spearfish, South Dakota, the daughter of Glenn and Marquerite Clouse, sister of Glenn Jr, was born July 17th, 1946, at Beeson Hospital in Wooster, Ohio. Carol Passed away at Monument Health, in Rapid City, South Dakota on February 4th,...

Feb 3, 2024

Donna Mae Waugh entered the gates of Heaven on February 3, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born November 8, 1934, the eldest of four children born to Fred W and Hilda F Tschetter at Aladdin, Wyoming. As a child the family moved frequently, finally settling in Sundance, Wyoming where Donna attended school in "Old...

Feb 1, 2024

Lorraine "Rosie" Helen White Face was born in Rosebud, South Dakota on February 21, 1977. She passed away on February 1, 2024.

During her younger years and into adulthood, she attended Porcupine Head Start, Crippled Childrens School, Southeastern Mental Health and Black Hills Special Services Cooperative. She held jobs working in the puppet and Cap factory at...

Feb 1, 2024

David Duchene Akrop, beloved brother and uncle, 77, of Deadwood, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, in his home after a brief illness.

David was born December 13, 1946, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Deadwood, the first child of Paul John and Genevieve (Duchene) Akrop. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from...

Jan 31, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" T. Hardy, 84 of Westminster, CO, passed away with his family at his bedside on January 31, 2024, at Common Spirit St. Anthony North Hospital after his battle with multiple serious medical issues.

Jerry is survived by a brother, Don (Joy) Hardy of Watertown, MN, two children: Wayne (Gwen) Hardy of...

Jan 30, 2024

Terry Elvina Helmer, 68, of Moorcroft, WY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillett, WY/

Terry Elvina Helmer came into this world on September 23rd, 1955, to parents Vern and Elsie Helmer. As the youngest of four children in the Helmer household, Terry became quick friends with every...

Jan 30, 2024

Debra Jean Martz, 64 of Lead, SD died on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at her home.

Debra was born on July 7, 1959 in Deadwood, SD and was the only daughter to Howard R. Bridenstine and Marilyn J. Bridenstine. Debra "Deb, Debbie, or Debbers" as people called her, was raised in the Lead/Deadwood area and lived there...

Jan 29, 2024

Maynard "John" Nygaard of Spearfish died peacefully on January 29, 2024 in Rapid City, SD.

John was born November 11, 1937 in Canby, MN to Johnnie H. Nygaard and Mary F. Cornell Nygaard.  He graduated from Gary High School in Gary, SD and received his Associate Business Degree from National College in Rapid City, SD. He served...

Jan 26, 2024

Colleen Marie Abernathy 90, of Spearfish SD, formerly of Winner SD, passed away on Friday January 26, 2024 at the Edgewood Vista Nursing Home in Spearfish, SD.

A memorial service will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 at 5:00pm at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel, Spearfish SD.

Colleen Marie Abernathy was born March 7, 1933 to Glenn...

Jan 25, 2024

Ronald Gale Rounds, 86, of Creede, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, at Sundance Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ron was born on May 7, 1937, in Sturgis, SD to Phillip and Ollie Rounds. He was...

Jan 24, 2024

Alan J. Williams, 81 of Spearfish passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center.

Alan James Williams was born on September 16, 1942, to Phillip and Irene Williams in Winner, South Dakota and passed away on January 24, 2024, in Spearfish, South Dakota. Alan's father passed away in 1949.  His mother, Irene,...

Jan 24, 2024

Roland Smith passed away on January 24th, 2024 at Crook County Memorial Hospital. Services for Roland are under the care of his family.

Jan 24, 2024

Marion Yvonne Toillion was born on May 23, 1935, to Paul and Lillian Koch in North Platte, NE. She grew up on the family farm outside of North Platte. Her dad farmed mostly corn and had a few milk cows and herefords. Her mom had chickens and a large garden. Being born during the Great Depression she learned to...