Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

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Barbara J. Cook

Barbara J. Cook

Oct 21, 2022

Barbara Jean Cook, 81 of Deadwood passed away October 21, 2022 at her home in Deadwood.

Per Barbara's wishes she will be laid to rest next to her parents at the Arlington Cemetery at Arlington, South Dakota, no services are planned.

Kathleen Shamion

Kathleen Shamion

Oct 20, 2022

Kathleen Ann Shamion passed away peacefully at her home in Sundance, on October 20, 2022, and went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, at the age of 82 years.

Kathleen was happily married for 64 years to Robert John Shamion on August 16, 1958.

Kathleen was born in...

Danelda M. Steier

Danelda M. Steier

Oct 18, 2022

Danelda Mae Steier 88, of Deadwood, SD died Tuesday October 18 2022.

Danelda was born on May 17, 1934, at Havloc, ND to Steven and Emma Magelky. She married Herman Steier June 1, 1953. After farming for several years in North Dakota, they moved to Deadwood, SD in 1963.  Besides raising her seven...

Wendell E. Weaver

Wendell E. Weaver

Oct 16, 2022

Wendell Earl Weaver, 93 died peacefully Sunday, October 16, 2022 at his home in Spearfish with his family by his side.

Wendell was born on February 4, 1929 in Ortonville, Minnesota. His parents were John Earl and Margaret Weaver. He attended first and second grades at a country school near Shade Hill, SD, he finished grades three...

Michael Cranston

Michael Cranston

Oct 15, 2022

Michael "Mike"  Dean Cranston, 70, of Moorcroft, WY passed away on October 15th, 2022 in his home after a recent diagnosis and furious battle with cancer.

Mike was born in Newcastle, WY to Earl "Gene" and Wyoma Cranston on June 18, 1952. He was the fourth of eight children. He grew up working...

Franklin R. Schmidt

Franklin R. Schmidt

Oct 15, 2022

Franklin Robert Schmidt, 93 of Spearfish passed away on October 15, 2022 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare Center.

He was born August 6, 1929 in Webster, SD to Franklin and Elizabeth (Krause) Schmidt. He went to school in Webster, SD and lived in the area until he enlisted in the Army on May 3,...

Wesley Huckins

Wesley Huckins

Oct 14, 2022

Wesley A. Huckins, 77 of Hulett, WY passed away quietly on Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Legacy Rehabilitation Center of Gillette WY after a long fight following two bouts with Covid 19, strokes, and other medical problems.

Wesley was born on March 6, 1945 to Percy and Verna (Profitt) Huckins in Sundance. ...

Jeanne "Kathy" Donahue

Jeanne "Kathy" Donahue

Oct 12, 2022

Jeanne "Kathy" Katherine Donahue, 69 of Beulah, WY passed away on October 12, 2022.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, October 26 th at 3:00 p.m. at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish, SD.  A celebration of life will follow at the Buffalo Jump located in Beulah, WY.

Kathy was born...

Noreen Ellen Steffen

Noreen Ellen Steffen

Oct 10, 2022

Noreen Ellen Steffen passed away at home on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born June 22, 1946, in Lead to Helen (Ott) Kipena and Otto Kipena.

She was reunited with her husband of 50 years, Stanley Steffen, in heaven. Also waiting there for her were her sisters and...

Kala Watts

Kala Watts

Oct 9, 2022

Kala Javon Watts, 42, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on October 9th at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital with her family by her side. Kala was a beautiful, intelligent, caring person who was indeed a light to many people.

Kala was born to Kim Whitney (Watts) and Jim Watts on February 5th, 1980, in Belle...

Sheryl Ann Lagge

Sheryl Ann Lagge

Oct 8, 2022

Sheryl Ann Lagge (Gage), as of October 7, 2022, went to be with God from her home at the age of 51. She fought a long and courageous battle with glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer). She was surrounded by loved ones who will remember her as a caring wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend.

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Matthew Reisenauer

Matthew Reisenauer

Oct 7, 2022

Matthew Mark Reisenauer, 55, of Alamogoro, NM passed away October 7 th 2022.

Matt was born in Moose Lake, MN to Lawrence and Mary Ann (Dukart) Reisenauer.  Matthew graduated High school in Bowman, ND in 1986, where he was active in Future Farmers of America. While younger, Matthew enjoyed tinkering with model cars,...

Robin Lynn Miller

Robin Lynn Miller

Oct 6, 2022

Robyn Lynn Miller, 63 of Spearfish passed away at her home October 6, 2022.

A full obituary will follow.

Randall Reed

Randall Reed

Oct 6, 2022

Randall (Randy) Reed, 61, Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

Randy was born July 5, 1961, in Casper, WY to Jim and Jone Reed.  He married Valeri Neuerburg on October 2, 1982.  They were blessed with four children.  They lived in Casper WY, Kansas City KS,...

Sammi Dupris

Sammi Dupris

Oct 4, 2022

Sammie Dupris, 84, of Eagle Butte, SD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 4, 2022.

Sammie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was an avid reader and loved traveling and spontaneous adventures. Sammie was often described as an angel on earth by friends. She made people feel honored and loved....

Paige Croff

Paige Croff

Sep 30, 2022

Paige S. Croff, 70, of Spearfish, SD passed away at his home on September 30, 2022.

Paige was born in Williston, ND on February 26, 1952, to Wallace B. and Ila Mae Croff, of Watford City ND. Both preceded him in death. Paige's brother, Ward also preceded him in death. Paige grew up...

Debbie Palmer

Debbie Palmer

Sep 29, 2022

Deb Palmer, 62 of Spearfish, SD passed away suddenly on September 29, 2022 at her home in Spearfish.

Deb was born on August 17, 1960 in Deadwood, SD to Allen and Doris Marzolf.  She attended school in Deadwood and Lead.  Her favorite job growing up was lifeguarding at the Deadwood Recreation Center. Throughout...

Willa Beck

Willa Beck

Sep 29, 2022

Willa Rose Beck was born on April 8, 1924, to Norma and Albert C. "Trusty" Moore on their ranch on the Little Missouri River near New Haven in northeastern Wyoming. She was the youngest of three children with her brother, Norman C. "Sonny" and sister, Betty. They helped with ranch work and attended a one-room...

David Joseph Taggart

David Joseph Taggart

Sep 28, 2022

David Joseph Taggart, 16 of Spearfish passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home.

David was born on August 15, 2006, to Joy Fousek and Nickolas Taggart in Spearfish.

He spent his time in the outdoors, hunting for rocks, boating, fishing, listening to music, and gaming.  He...

Norman Lee Hertel

Norman Lee Hertel

Sep 28, 2022

Norman Lee Hertel, 89, of Lead, passed away peacefully at the Fort Meade VA Hospital, surrounded by the love of family, on September 28th, 2022 at 12:30 pm.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, October 5, 2022 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lead with visitation to take place one hour prior to the service at...

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