Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Nov 11, 2023

Albert Dwayne Ridgway, Jr 74, of Aladdin, WY passed away November 11, 2023, in Rapid City, South Dakota, following a brief illness.

Al was born on August 3, 1949, in Wagner, South Dakota, to Albert Sr., and Pearl (Bradley) Ridgway and was the youngest of seven children.  On that hot August day, the...

Nov 9, 2023

Barbara Jean Harvey, 92, from Lead, SD passed away peacefully early on November 9, 2023. She was born May 16, 1931, in Lead to Joseph and Rose (Carroll) Gengler, the oldest of nine siblings. Except for the last three years, she lived almost her whole life in Lead. She attended St Patrick's Catholic School and Lead High School graduating...

Nov 9, 2023

Heidi Kegler, 68, of Spearfish, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023.

She was born on October 4, 1955 to Dennis and Patricia Smith. She was a beloved wife to David Kegler, a loving mother to Angella and Holly Kegler, and grandmother to Dava, Ace, Anthony and Joshua Kegler and great-grandmother to Dax...

Nov 7, 2023

Randy Greenway, 71, of Rapid City, SD passed away on November 7, 2023 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

Randy is survived by his wife Bobbie, of Rapid City; daughter, Lacey (Jason) LaBarge and their children, Isaac, Xavier, Julian and Marcella of Severna Park, MD; son, Jesse (Liz) Greenway and their son, Owen of Rapid City.

Randy...

Nov 5, 2023

Phyllis Renee (Moser) Higashi, 91 of Spearfish passed away on November 5, 2023, at Edgewood Vista in Spearfish.

Phyllis was born in Clark, SD on August 17, 1932. In 1961, she moved to Spearfish, SD with her kids.

Phyllis was known for her culinary skills throughout Spearfish, having worked...

Nov 4, 2023

Logan James Shedd was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on November 4, 2023.   Jim, as he was known, was born on March 8, 1925, to Clarence Shedd and Mabel Shedd Cadwallder in Deadwood, South Dakota.  Along with his two siblings, he spent his childhood in Deadwood and was raised by his Grandparents and Aunt.  Jim would often tell...

Nov 3, 2023

Suzanne Marie Peterson, 86, of Sundance, WY, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her ranch home south of Sundance.

Suzanne was born on August 2, 1937, in Flasher, North Dakota, to Liberatus and Eva (Schmidt) Gustin, embarked on a remarkable journey that touched the lives of many. Born into a large...

Oct 27, 2023

Mark Roth of Beaufort, SC, and formerly of Spearfish passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, at MUSC in Charleston after a lengthy illness surrounded by his wife Mary, daughter Amanda, Justin, sister Toni, and longtime friend David Eneboe.

Mark was born August 7, 1951, in Sioux City, IA to Roy and June...

Oct 26, 2023

Ella Marie Schloe, 86 of Spearfish died Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Spearfish Hospital.

Ella was born November 8, 1936, to Oliver and Rose (Juven) Gibson in Valley Springs, SD.  She grew up there and attended school through high school. She then attended South Dakota State University, Brookings SD, graduating with a teaching...

Oct 25, 2023

Loren was born December 27, 1947, in Deadwood, SD and passed away in Spearfish, SD on October 25, 2023.  He attended grade school in Buffalo and White River, SD.  His sophomore year his family moved to Spearfish to take over the family ranch.  While in high school he was active in choir, football, basketball, and plays.  On...

Oct 23, 2023

Donna Maxine Trentz peacefully passed away on October 23, 2023, at the age of 89 in Edgewood Vista Memory Care Unit, Spearfish, South Dakota. She was born on July 2, 1934, to her parents, Mamie and William Labor, in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Donna was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, survived by...

Oct 22, 2023

Robert Harold Hadley, Jr. , 93 of Custer, SD, formerly of Sundance died on October 22, 2023 at Monument Health in Custer, SD.

Robert was born on June 24, 1930, to Robert Harold and Matilda (Klietsch) Hadley in Berkeley, CA.  He grew up and graduated from high school in San Diego, CA.  He graduated from the University...

Oct 22, 2023

Sheila Kay Verke, 77 of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away from brain cancer on Sunday, October 22, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Sheila was born December 5, 1946, to Norman and Mary Nelson in Hatton, North Dakota. She attended schools in Hatton and graduated from High school. She attended college in Dickinson, North Dakota...

Oct 19, 2023

Michael Jay Welfl, age 62, died on October 19, 2023 at Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. He was born on December 12, 1960 in Heidelberg, Germany, while his father was serving in the U.S. Army. His parents were Ivan L. Welfl and Donna Charlene (Honey) Welfl (commonly known as Charlene and Char).

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Oct 19, 2023

James Benjamin Heath,78, of Mancos, Colorado, and more recently of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare. Jim struggled with multiple health challenges for many years, but the stubborn spirit he was known for kept him going until last week, when he finally laid down his earthly burdens.

Jim (or...

Oct 13, 2023

Allison Leigh Bush-Forsberg passed on October, Friday the 13th - a witchy day for a witchy woman. She left us at the age of 50 due to complications with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones. Born September 18, 1973, in Casper, Wyoming, Allison was a skilled artist, a supportive mother, a compassionate sister, a loving wife,...

Oct 12, 2023

Zachariah Michael Antuna, 43, of Spearfish, SD, was called home to Jesus on October 12, 2023.

Zach, son of Raymond Antuna and Brenda (Stoneberger) LaBau, was born March 3, 1980 in Spearfish, SD.  He was raised in Spearfish and graduated from Spearfish High School in 1998.  After graduating from high school, Zach joined...

Oct 5, 2023

Robert "Bob" Abel Christofferson, 91 of Spearfish went to be with his heavenly Father on October 5, 2023.

Bob was born February 28, 1932, at the farm house northwest of Spearfish to Sigrid and Abel Christofferson. On March 15, 1953, Bob was married to Carol (Borud) in Lead, SD. They had four children; Jane Ann, Debra Jean,...

Oct 4, 2023

Joe Duvall at the age of 71 died Wednesday October 4, 2023 at his home in Spearfish with his loving wife by his side, after a long battle with cancer.

Joe was born in his family home in Sundance Wyoming on October 13, 1951, to Dillard and Freda Duvall. He was one of 10 children and his...

Oct 4, 2023

Joan Marie Roberts, 85, of Spearfish, SD, formerly of Rapid City and Custer, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Monument Hospital, Spearfish, SD.

A celebration of Joans life will take place.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish, SD.