Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jan 14, 2023

Wanda Lucille Foote, 87, passed away, at the long-term care unit in Sundance, Wyoming, on January 14 th , 2023, just 7 days before her 88 th birthday, her sweet body was just plum wore out.

Wanda was born January 20, 1935, to Earl and Beulah Moore, in Guernsey, WY.  She was one...

Jan 10, 2023

Alberta Reynolds passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Alberta was born April 19, 1933 in Moorcroft, Wyoming to Fred and Rosa Sehn. She spent her childhood on a ranch just a hop and much skipping over the hill from Oshoto. She graduated from Moorcroft High School in 1952.  She met Wayne Reynolds,  the...

Jan 9, 2023

Lilani "Loni" Stumpff, a lifelong resident of Logan County, Colorado, 69 was called home to her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2023, in Newcastle Wyoming at home, due to complications from lung disease.

Graveside services will be held on January 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle Wyoming.  A...

Jan 7, 2023

Billy "Bill" Ray Morrison passed away on January 7, 2023.

Bill was born January 1, 1948 to Robert and May (Wright) Morrison in Buffalo, SD  Bill was the proud father to Brian and Todd Morrison and two step-sons Rick Ellerton and Brian Ellwanger.

He graduated from Lead High School...

Jan 1, 2023

James P. Leonard 84 of Avon, CT died January 1, 2023.

James was born to Joe and Martha (Badge) Leonard in Pierre, SD. He graduated from Pierre High School and then joined the US Air Force serving his country for four years. James then attended and graduated from Black Hills State University and was later recognized in...

Jan 1, 2023

Robert "Bob" F. Yanzick, 97 formerly of Spearfish died January 1, 2023 in Phillip, SD.

Bob was born November 3, 1925 in Deadwood, SD to Steve and Elora (Floyd) Yanzick. He was raised in Centennial Valley and attended grade and high school in Spearfish.  He then attended training in Denver, CO to become...

Dec 28, 2022

Arthur "Art" Wesley Morrison was born January 22, 1937, in Ekalaka, Montana to Robert and May "Wright" Morrison. Art was a wonderful Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. His greatest love was his grandkids and great grandkids

He was a proud Veteran who served active-duty United States Air Force from July 1954-February 1958.  He served...

Dec 27, 2022

On December 27, 2022, Maxine Luella Nelson passed away peacefully into the waiting arms of the Lord.

Although her absence is immense, Maxine's imprint on those who knew her is greater.

Maxine was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Frederic and Helen Nielsen, on January 11, 1936. They homesteaded...

Dec 27, 2022

Roberta A. Ellis, 94 of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully in her home on December 27, 2022.

Roberta was born on February 4, 1928 in Duncombe, IA to Irvin and Agnes Reckard. She was the eldest of four children growing up in Northwest Iowa. After graduating from high school she moved west to...

Dec 26, 2022

>A sweet soul, Ida Moshier of Spearfish left this earth on December 26, 2022.

Ida Sheldon was born on July 26, 1947 to Claude and Alice Sheldon in Huron, SD. She grew up on the family farm north of Carpenter, SD. She attended country school through the 6 th...

Dec 25, 2022

Albert (Tom) Thomas Rothleutner was born March 15 th 1936 to Albert and Helen Rothleutner in Douglas, Wyoming. He moved to a ranch near Dewey, SD at an early age and worked it with his parents, brothers and sister. He graduated from high school in 1955. He married Vonda Linton in 1959. They moved to Douglas, WY...

Dec 25, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Arlette Stelter of Spearfish, SD.  She was born in Elgin ND and passed away on December 25, 2022 at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Minnie (Kuehn) Stelter, sister, Arlean Stugelmayer (Bismark), brother in...

Dec 21, 2022

Arno W. Schroeder, age 97 of Spearfish, SD went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022.

Born February 6, 1925, in Dolton, SD to parents Frank and Susie (Becker) Schroeder

Preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Susie, First wife: Doris Kinsman Schroeder, wife: Freeda...

Dec 19, 2022

Roger was born in Spearfish in the same family home that he left in January as his health and daily living needs changed.  He was a fixture at Black Hills State sporting events and was such a devoted fan of the men's and women's basketball teams.  His sports buddy, his sister Sonya Albers, joined him as the...

Dec 19, 2022

Roger Allen Kleinsasser, 69 of Spearfish passed away on December 19, 2022 in Rapid City, SD.

Roger was born on February 28, 1953 in Huron, SD and attended school there.  He came to the hills area after the Rapid City Flood in 1972 to help and took to the hills area.  At this...

Dec 16, 2022

Freida Lincoln,87 went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ after a short illness at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, WY.

Freida was born the youngest of six children to Roy and Gladys Cummings of Monroe, WA.  She graduated from Monroe High School and then worked as a nanny to twins Jeff...

Dec 15, 2022

Jason Jerry Otto, 48, of Pine Haven, Wyoming, passed away on Keyhole Reservoir on December 15th, 2022.

Jason was born in Havre, Montana, on May 14th, 1974 to Jerry and Debra Otto.  He grew up on the family farm west of town with his two brothers near Big Sandy Creek.  He attended Havre...

Dec 13, 2022

Eric Orval Huseby, 88 was born July 28, 1934 to Louis and Muriel Huseby on the Huseby Ranch. Eric passed away on December 13, 2022.

Eric attended the country school here on the place thru the 8 th grade. Eric worked with his Dad on the ranch and in the timber industry.  His fairness, honesty and kind...

Dec 11, 2022

Beth Diane Ward, 73, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 peacefully at her home.

Beth was born December 10, 1949 in Deadwood, SD to Bill and Norma Cowan.  She grew up in Greybull, WY and graduated from Greybull High School in 1968.  She received her degree in education from...

Dec 10, 2022

Violet Lorraine Wenck, 93, of Spearfish, SD, and formerly of Morristown, SD, passed away peacefully with her family on December 10, 2022. Violet was born January 8, 1929, in McIntosh, SD, to Fred and Sarah (Hines) Lovitt. One of seven children, Violet grew up in a sod house along the Cedar River northwest of McIntosh before their...