Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Nov 4, 2025

Mathilda (Millie) Katherine Van Der Werff, 89, of Lead, went home to her Lord on November 4, 2025.

Millie was born on March 8, 1936, to Herman and Ludwina (Gabriel) Bieber.

She is survived by her two sons, Randall (Brenda) McGruder and Matthew McGruder; grandchildren, Nathan (fiancée Briana Paulson)...

Nov 2, 2025

Mary Rita Opstedahl passed away November, 2nd, 2025, with her husband by her side at Belle Estate Assisted Living Facility, and in the care of the great staff where she lived the last five months of her life.

Mary was born April 11th, 1953, to George and Doris Snow of Huron, SD, the...

Oct 31, 2025

Roy Lee Heinen, 75 Lead, SD passed away on October 31, 2025.

Roy was born January 1, 1950 at Deadwood, SD to Damian and Ida (Lynch) Heinen. Roy graduated from Lead High School. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Lead. He was an avid photographer, preserving the history of every new and...

Oct 29, 2025

Mona Lee (Anderson) Ward, 90 of Gillette, WY died on October 29, 2025.

Mona Lee was born and raised on a farm in Rapid Valley, Rapid City, SD. She loved to travel in the US and Europe with her sister, Phyllis.

She worked for Sears as a service coordinator...

Oct 29, 2025

Kenneth Dean Burrows Sr., 63, passed away on October 29th, 2025, at Monument Health in Rapid City from a short battle with cancer.

He was born February 27, 1962, in Deadwood SD, and was later adopted by his grandparents, Clyde and Hellen Burrows. Kenny, as most knew him as, loved his family more than anything. He enjoyed...

Oct 25, 2025

Naomi Ruth Priest of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Naomi was born to Chad and Ruthie (Schaffhauser) Priest on October 25, 2025, in Rapid City, SD. Prior to her birth, doctors diagnosed Naomi with anencephaly, a condition that is terminal for a child...

Oct 21, 2025

Derek Ray Jackson, 44, of Spearfish, SD passed away on October 21, 2025.

He was the second son of Robert and Gladys Jackson, formally of Bison, SD and who now reside in Spearfish, SD. Derek was born on a stormy tornado night on July 8, 1981, in Hettinger, ND. He graduated from Bison High School in 2001....

Oct 21, 2025

Julie Ann Schmiesing, Born July 4, 1971, in New Ulm, Minnesota.  Attended High School in New Ulm. She achieved an art scholarship to Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN.

Her early career included years with Dotson Manufacturing, and  MDU Manufacturing in Mankato, Mn. Her greatest career challenge was driving a Komatsu haul truck...

Oct 18, 2025

Evelyn Jane (Clingan) Frieze passed away, Oct. 18, 2025, peacefully at Crook County Long   Term Care surrounded by family and friends.  Evelyn was born May 7, 1943, in Spearfish, South Dakota to Myra and Harry Clingan.  For a brief period, she lived in Sundance and moved with her family to Upton, Wyoming.  She attended Upton Elementary and...

Oct 17, 2025

James "Jim" Andrew Anderson, born February 2, 1940, passed away on October 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and the incredible care team at Heartland Senior Living in Spearfish, SD. He left this world the way he lived in it — peacefully, with grace, and just a little bit of stubbornness.

Born in Deadwood, SD to...

Oct 16, 2025

Peter "Pete" Mark Ferguson, 52, of Belle Fourche, SD passed away October 16, 2025, at Rapid City Hospice House with loving family by his side.

Pete was born in Toms River, NJ to Chuck and Joyce (Hannah) Ferguson. Pete has two siblings, a brother and sister, Ralph "Chuck" Ferguson and Rebekah "Becky" Mommerency. His father was in...

Oct 15, 2025

Bryse Ashton Lang, 33, passed away on October 15, 2025, in a tragic car accident near Casper, Wyoming. Born on August 17, 1992, in Spearfish, South Dakota, Bryse brought warmth and kindness into the lives of those around him throughout his life.

He grew up in Wyoming and graduated from Moorcroft High School in Moorcroft. Bryse was...

Oct 14, 2025

Larry Lee Surrell was born on May 29, 1945, in Hettinger, North Dakota to Vincent "Bud" and Doris Surrell. He was born as the only son of six siblings.  In the eighty plus years that followed, Larry touched the hearts and changed the lives of many, was a little naughty, and put forth effort in life that was second...

Oct 11, 2025

Kathleen Joanne Daczewitz, age 77, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on October 11, 2025. Born in Mobridge, SD, Kathy dedicated her life to caring for others. Kathy was known for her wild and beautiful spirit.  She managed an elementary school kitchen, serving generations of students with kindness, laughter, and love. She worked hard throughout her life to provide...

Oct 11, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elaine Reller, who left us peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 65 with her husband by her side. Born on August 28, 1960, in Deadwood, SD, to Alvin and Arlys (Ness) Janke, Elaine grew up surrounded by love as the second of five children, joining her...

Oct 10, 2025

Dorothy Mae (Husted) Gadd, Spearfish, SD, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 at the age of 92.

Dorothy was born on April 23, 1933, to Benjamin and Doris (LaFurge) Husted. She had two brothers, Donald and Roger, and one sister, Wilma. She was born in Iowa, but grew up in Hyde and Hughes counties finally settling...

Oct 9, 2025

Becky (Rebecca) Louise Overgard age 72, was born on January 30, 1953 and passed away on October 9, 2025.  She was born to Marshall (Bink) and Vernie Nussbaum in Lead, South Dakota.

Becky attended elementary, middle and high school in Sundance.  She graduated from Sundance High School in 1971.  In the summer of...

Oct 6, 2025

William "Bill" Conrad Carrico, age 73, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Lead, South Dakota.  Bill was born on June 17, 1952, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to Robert Carrico and Violet (Hofer) Carrico. In 1954, his family relocated from Turton to Lead, where Bill and his...

Oct 4, 2025

Annette Smith, 78, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Spearfish, SD.

Annette was born March 20, 1947, in Hot Springs, SD to Donald and Mary Bell (Marty) Nelson. She was the youngest of four. She grew up on the family ranch west of Hot Springs where her father raised registered Hereford...

Oct 3, 2025

After a five-year-long, hard-fought, and courageous battle with cancer, Peggy Marie Kvilhaug of Lead, South Dakota ascended to peace and eternal rest on Friday, the third of October, 2025. Peggy lived a full life filled with joy and compassion.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1953 to Galen and Bonnie Vanderlinden, she spent her formative years in...