Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

May 24, 2023

Natasha Ann Naumann passed away in her home on May 24, 2023.

Natasha was born on August 8, 1989 in Sturgis, SD to Michael and Julie (Colbert) Naumann. Our Rally Baby. She graduated from Spearfish High School in 2007 and Black Hills Beauty College in 2011. She thrived in her cosmetology career until...

May 24, 2023

Dustin Richard Materi departed this earth on May 24, 2023. He was born on August 13th, 1972 to Randy Materi and Debra McMillan. He joined this world in Spearfish, South Dakota but his home was in Upton, Wyoming. Dustin was raised and educated in Upton, where he excelled in school and had a passion for football, basketball and track....

May 23, 2023

Jonathan Earl Mellott, 53, of Moorcroft, WY passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY.

Jon was born on February 22, 1970, in Gillette, WY to Donna and Earl "Melvin" Mellott. He grew up on a ranch north of Moorcroft. He attended school in Moorcroft from Kindergarten to 12th grade. In...

May 22, 2023

Myron H. Stearns, 92, of Deadwood, died on May 22nd, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare in Spearfish, SD.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on June 16th, 2023 at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish, with Pastor Michael Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery following the service.

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May 21, 2023

Sandra Lee Peters, 53 of Belle Fourche, SD passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Arrangments are pending.

May 20, 2023

Craig Alan Welliver, 73, of Lead SD passed away at home on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Craig was born in Lexington NE to Vernon and Elleanor (Dodge) Welliver on February 18, 1950.  On April 16, 1954, his brother Cole arrived.

Craig was an onery boy who loved to play Cowboys & Indians, but Craig always...

May 20, 2023

Steve Nicholls died May 20, 2023, in Newcastle, WY following a diagnosis of a rare neurological disease.

Steve was born in Lander, WY on March 24, 1950, to Orville "Nick" and Giovannina "Jo" (Cardinale) Nicholls.  The year after he was born the family moved to Douglas, WY, which is where Steve attended school.

During his...

May 14, 2023

Mathilda Mae (Peterson) Grubb, 86 of rural Sundance, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Newcastle, WY.

Mathilda was born on April 12, 1937, at the Peterson Ranch in Weston County to Leonard & Harriett (Waters) Peterson, 45 minutes ahead of her twin brother Martin. She obtained her elementary education at local country schools, attended Newcastle High...

May 13, 2023

On May 13th, 2023, Jeannine Crandall got her wings and met the love of her life at the gates of Heaven. She was surrounded by her entire family.

Born in Bemidji, MN on October 18th, 1939 to James Ruben and Petranella Anastasia Elizabeth (Nellie) McGilvrey. She grew up in...

May 9, 2023

Joan Marie Coleman, 76 of Spearfish passed away May 9, 2023 in Spearfish.

Private family services will be planned in the Fall of 2023.

May 7, 2023

Donald James Rehm was born July 12, 1934, in Queens, New York to Adam and Florence Rehm. He was the youngest of five brothers.

Don, or "Poppy" as most knew him, was a warm and kind person. Anybody that knew him though, knew he loved to tease-perhaps from having four older brothers! Although...

May 7, 2023

Cherie Gail Bauer, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023, due to complications from a stroke at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Cherie was born on August 29, 1940, to Sylvester (Vet) and Ivy Beyeler, and was raised as one of 11 children on a northeastern Nebraska farm until...

May 7, 2023

Regina Fall, 68, of Newcastle, Wyoming, peacefully passed away on May 07, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after her long journey of diabetes.

Regina was born on June 03, 1954, to Lawrence and Imelda Drees in Gregory, South Dakota. After Regina graduated from Gregory High School, she pursued a degree as...

May 6, 2023

Richard G. Elmore, 81, of Newell, SD, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.

Richard "Dick" Glenn Elmore was born on February 27th, 1942 to Clifford and Flora Belle Elmore at home on his family's ranch in Ekalaka MT, and raised alongside his three...

May 3, 2023

Elsie R. (Tschetter) Bradley, 81 of Spearfish passed away May 3, 2023 at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche.

Elsie was born September 15, 1941 to John and Elizabeth (Hofer) Tschetter in Bridgewater, SD. She graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1960. She married William Bradley Sr. on December 4, 1965 in Pipestone, MN.

May 2, 2023

Sandra Kay Dean, 82, of Spearfish, passed away on May 2nd, 2023 at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche.

Sandra was born July 21st, 1940, in Hawarden, Iowa to Allen and Lois (Keiser) Mudder, she was the oldest of three girls. The family moved to Alcester, SD in 1942. Sandra accepted Jesus as...

May 2, 2023

Sandra Kay (Ostby) Rauch, 70, of Gillette, Wyoming died on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Rapid City, SD surrounded by loving family. Sandy was born on May 11, 1952 in Lead, SD to Soren and Arvilla (Brovald) Ostby. She attended country school at the Homestake School, Hauber Mine until 1962 and thereafter attended school in Hulett,...

Apr 26, 2023

 Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Edwards delighted in life. Her infectious laugh filled a room, won over her husband, embarrassed her children, and provided peace as her departing gift on April 26th, 2023. 

 Cindy was born in Gnadenhutten, Ohio on December 5, 1948. She was smart and spunky, spending much of her youth losing herself in books and winning trophies in local speed...

Apr 26, 2023

Ralph J. "Bud" Shaykett, age 101, of Whitewood, SD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center, Black Hills Healthcare at Fort Meade, SD following a brief illness.

Bud was born March 5, 1922, in Fruitdale, SD, to Ralph E. Shaykett and Clara E. (Long)...

Apr 22, 2023

Martin R. Peterson, 86 of Sundance, passed away on April 22, 2023 in Gillette, WY.

Martin was born on April 12, 1937, 45 minutes after twin sister Mathilda at the Peterson ranch home is Weston County, WY. His parents were Leonard and Harriett (Waters) Peterson. His elementary education was in county...