Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jul 26, 2023

Sidney J. Phelps, 92, of Spearfish, SD, formerly of Anchorage, AK passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2023, at Monument Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

He was born to William and Anna Phelps on March 27th, 1931, in Hot Springs, SD.  He married Marian Rockvam in January of 1999.  They had a...

Jul 21, 2023

Richard Allen Wittmayer of Deadwood, SD passed away at home on Friday July 21st, 2023.

Richard was born to Fern & Kenneth Wittmayer on September 14th, 1955 in Stanley, ND where they raised him. After graduating from Stanley High School in 1973, Richard went to work at Air Heaters in Tioga, ND. Richard...

Jul 21, 2023

Hubert J. McGrath, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Fort Meade VA Medical Center on Friday, July 21, 2023 after a brief illness.

Hubert was born on September 2, 1929 in Lead, South Dakota to John and Margaret (Jennings) McGrath. He was the youngest of 14 children and adored by his siblings who...

Jul 21, 2023

Dorothy Ray (Michel) Baron, a loving wife, mother, Grandma, friend, died on a warm Friday afternoon, July 21, 2023, after a short stay at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital.  She was surrounded by her family when she was greeted by Jesus and reunited with her husband Julian, other family members, and friends.

She was born on October...

Jul 19, 2023

Gavin Feeser, 21, died Wednesday, July 19th, in a tragic accident.

Gavin was born on October 3, 2001 in Spearfish, SD.  He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Spearfish.  He grew up enjoying, with his two brothers all that came with living in the Black Hills.  He was a gifted athlete in his...

Jul 17, 2023

Charles "Booie" Dirks Jr, 84, of Aladdin, WY, passed away on July 17, 2023 in Sundance, WY.  He was born October 20, 1938 to Gilda and Charles Dirks Sr on his grandfather's ranch near Hulett, WY. He joined a brother, Barney, and a sister, Doris.  Later he became a big brother when sister, Dolly, was born.

Jul 17, 2023

James Arnold Pridgeon was born November 23, 1965 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Jerry and Dorcas (McKean) Pridgeon. After a life of selfless service and brave sacrifice, he passed away in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Wyoming on July 17, 2023.

The son of a construction superintendent, Jim (as he...

Jul 15, 2023

Laurie Lee Bondora went home to be with our Heavenly Father on July 15, 2023, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

She was born October 17th, 1952, to Edward Dykstra Sr. and Lillian (Ament) Dykstra in Sioux Falls, S.D. She grew up there and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971. She...

Jul 13, 2023

Agnes Corkins, 93, of Spearfish, SD passed away in her home on July 13, 2023. She was born April 26, 1930, to Frank Jungwirth and Alma (Pittman) Jungwirth of Zell, SD, the youngest of eight children. She was lovingly cared for by her devoted daughter, Carol, for many, many years, which allowed Agnes to remain in her...

Jul 11, 2023

Gladys "Dolly" Arnio Rizzi, 90, peacefully left this world the morning of July 11, 2023, at Clearwater Senior Living in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dolly came into this world on a cool autumn Friday, October 7, 1932, in Buffalo, South Dakota. She was the first daughter of Arnold and Hazel Arnio and the oldest of...

Jul 11, 2023

Robert John Earwood, 66 of Spearfish, SD passed away on July 11, 2023 at his home from a heart attack following a brief illness.

Bob was born on November 6, 1956 to Wilbur and Alice (John) Earwood in Council Bluffs, IA.  He graduated from Spearfish High School in 1974 and lived and worked...

Jul 8, 2023

Daniel James Godwin , age 54, died at Crook County Hospital, in Sundance Wyoming on July 8, 2023.

He was born June 13, 1969,  in Stuttgart, Germany to Richard (Joann) Godwin and was raised by his mother, Chris Godwin. Daniel grew up in Michigan with his brother, Scott and step-siblings, Troy, Joanna, Michael,...

Jul 7, 2023

David Walther, 71 of Spearfish passed away on July 6, 2023, at his residence.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.  Full military honors will be provided by the US Army, Spearfish Honor Guard and the Legion Riders.

Arrangements are under...

Jun 30, 2023

Judy Mae Cayton, 66, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away at her home and went to Heaven on June 30, 2023. She is missed beyond measure.

Judy was born on January 3, 1957, in St Ignace, Michigan to Darlene and Joseph Carson. She was one of ten children. She moved around a lot as...

Jun 28, 2023

DeLores Ann (Gallivan) Comack, 97, Spearfish, SD died on June 28, 2023, at Burr's Tender Care under the watchful eye of Aileen Burr and her family of caregivers.

DeLores was born in Elgin, ND on March 26, 1926, to Hildegard Stoller and John Gallivan.

DeLores moved to Spearfish in...

Jun 27, 2023

Doris Joy Allbee Frasier Ketterling 87, of Spearfish, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 27th, 2023, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

Doris was born in Norbeck, SD on March 29th, 1936, to Nellie and Everett Allbee on the family ranch. She was the 8th child of 12. The family later moved to the Faulkton, SD...

Jun 23, 2023

On Friday, June 23rd, 2023, Raymond Osloond Sr. "Stretch", 93, passed away at his home with his son by his side.

Raymond was born on August 16, 1929 in Belle Fourche, SD to parents William and Rena (Rishor) Osloond.  He was drafted into the United States Army on November 4th, 1950. He left...

Jun 22, 2023

Florence (Dahl) Gordon, 93 of Spearfish passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 peacefully.

Florence Hilma Dahl was born Aug. 19, 1929, on the family farm six miles southwest of Lodgepole, SD to Walter C. and Helen (Olson) Dahl. The droughts and Great Depression of the 1930's claimed the farm and Florence and...

Jun 18, 2023

Vivian Elinor (Bradwisch) Jacobs, 87 of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 18, 2023 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

Vivian was born on the family farm on August 26, 1935 in White Lake, SD to Arthur and Allanora "Lover" Bradwisch.

She attended country and public...

Jun 17, 2023

Colton Daniel Otto, 24, of Havre, Montana & Pine Haven, Wyoming passed away on June 17, 2023 in Pine Haven.

Colton was born in Havre on January 11th, 1999 to Jason and Dyann Otto.  He lived in Rudyard, Montana before moving with his family to Pine Haven, Wyoming.  He went to school at...