Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Aug 2, 2023

Heaven has gained another angel. Lynnett Jean Rotert, age 58, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on August 2, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1965, in Fontana, California, to Daryl Arneson and Barbara Arneson (Smothers), moving to South Dakota with her family in 1980. Lynnett was a kind and selfless person who always put her...

Jul 31, 2023

Ryder Matthew Willhite passed away peacefully at his home on July 31, 2023.

Ryder was born to Aaron and Candace Willhite on April 29, 2022 in Sioux Falls, SD. After a 40-day stay in the Sanford Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, he got to come home to his earthly home in Spearfish, SD.

Jul 30, 2023

Alma Magdalene (Besler) O'Rourke was born the third child of thirteen to Christian and Juliana Besler on April 28, 1924. She was born on the Besler homestead below Rabbit Butte in Perkins County near Bison, South Dakota. Her birth occurred in the original home, which was a sod house.

Alma attended country school through Fifth Grade. During...

Jul 30, 2023

We are heartbroken to say Oscar Albert Leveille Jr. passed away unexpectedly on July 30th, 2023, in Deadwood, SD.

Oscar was born on February 4, 1963, in Whitinsville, MA to Oscar Albert Leveille Sr. and Rosemary Theresa Leveille (Macchiaroli).   After he graduated Northbridge Highschool in 1981, he followed his passions to many places, collecting a lifetime full...

Jul 28, 2023

Longtime Spearfish Valley resident, James Eddy, age 89, passed away on July 28, 2023, at the Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital.

Jim was born to John and Laura (Zimmerman) Eddy on December 31, 1933, and began his life on the family ranch south of Dupree, SD. He, along with his twin brother and six...

Jul 27, 2023

Heaven has a new member in its chorus, Judy Larson passed away July 27 at Rolling Hills Hospice Care, Belle Fourche. SD.

Judy Adelle Lehman was born on October 12, 1942 in Aberdeen, SD.  Her parents, Reuben and LaVerna Lehman, farmed outside of Groton. She was baptized by her grandfather Rev. Frank Wilke....

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...