Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jun 19, 2022

Jun 8, 2022

Norbert James Bankenbush-Norbert, AKA Norbie, Norman, Snorkie, Snort'n Nort'n, brother, Uncle, Daddy, father of us all, Grandpa, Papa, old man, boss, 78, left a huge hole in this world June 8, 2022, surrounded by family listening to gospel music.

He was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in March of 2022. He accepted...

Jun 7, 2022

The family of Timothy Gross of Spearfish, SD is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the age of 63 years.

Tim was born on November 24, 1958, in Bowdle, SD to Mahlon and Arelene Gross.  He graduated from Bowdle High School where he was active in football, basketball,...

Jun 5, 2022

Allen's life was taken by a sudden, irreversible brain bleed.  You may know Allen Arp. He had many friends and truly enjoyed visiting with you. He was employed at Lueders Food Center in Spearfish and still actively caring for his parents.

Allen graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 1966, then attended Black...

Jun 3, 2022

E. Floyd Caldwell of Deadwood, South Dakota passed away the morning of June 3, 2022 at the age of 95 in his home while resting comfortably.

Floyd was born June 20, 1926 to Louis and Clara Caldwell in Belle Fourche, SD where he grew up. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944...

Jun 3, 2022

Haakon "Chris" Anderson, 77, made the journey to heaven at his home in Spearfish, SD with family by his side on June 3, 2022.

Chris was born to Elma (Church) & Haakon Anderson of Murdo, SD on July 7, 1944.  He was the 2 nd oldest sibling of the four children & the...

May 31, 2022

Carrie Ann King of Lead, SD died in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 31, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her loving husband Chuck King of Lead, beloved son Chris, mother Marilyn Thomas, brother Greg Thomas, and sister-in-law Felicia, all of Grand Bay, AL; sister Beth Thomas of Dallas, TX;...

May 29, 2022

Andrew Edwin Friel, 61 of Spearfish, SD passed away of natural causes on May 29, 2022 at his home

Andy was raised in Spearfish and made many lifelong friends, they were all his chosen family. He served in the US Navy for 20 years from 1983-2003 and was a veteran of the Gulf War. Andy was blessed...

May 24, 2022

Wacey George Snook, age 35, was born to Melvin and Deborah Snook on January 29, 1987.

Wace was the youngest of four kids, having three older sisters to pick on (Ivy Burks of Mississippi, Kate (Blake) Conner of Isabel, SD, and Kara (Morgan) Uhrig of Gillette, WY.) His nieces and nephews include Craig...

May 24, 2022

Eva Jewell Corkins, 90 of Deadwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Eva was born in Wakenda, Missouri on November 18, 1931, to Orville and Christina Cowick, she was the third of eight children. She loved to tell the story of Valentine's Day 1950,  when she received in the mail an engagement...

May 24, 2022

Barbara Kay (Urban) Pedersen, 54, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, after a 4-year battle with cancer.  Barbara was born December 17, 1967, in Portland, OR, and moved to Upton, WY, in 1973.  Barbara attended all 12 years of school there and graduated from Upton HS in 1986.  She loved to travel...

May 24, 2022

Robert "Bob" Hammill, 72 of Belle Fourche, SD passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on May 24 th 2022 at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.

Bob was born on February 6 th 1950 in Miller, SD to Kent and Lois (Morford) Hammill. He moved to Rapid City in his youth and attended...

May 22, 2022

Charon "Bud" Nelson, 85 of Lead, SD left his earthly home to be with his soul mate in Heaven on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Bud was born on May 27, 1936 in Terry (Lead), South Dakota to Frank and Vivian Nelson. He attended grade school in Nevada Gulch. He graduated from...

May 17, 2022

Beloved grandmother, wonderful mother, dear sister and friend to many, Diane Marie Huven, 74 of Moorcroft, WY, passed from this life into eternity on May 17th, 2022. Those she left behind will miss her so very much. Yet in our sorrow, we find joy in God's promises.

Diane was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 5th, 1947...

May 17, 2022

Marc Douglas Calvert, loving father, caring brother and devoted son, passed away on May 17, 2022, surrounded by his family at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Marc was born on June 2, 1972, to his delighted parents, Clint and Martha Calvert, at Spearfish Hospital in South Dakota.  He spent most of his youth...

May 16, 2022

Jerry Lee Schloredt, raconteur, foodie, avid reader, golfer, practical jokester, political pundit and all-around man about town, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022.   He died peacefully at his daughter's home in Spearfish, surrounded in the loving embrace of his family.

Jerry was born on October 12, 1936, in Lead, South Dakota, and raised...

May 9, 2022

Barbara "Bobbi" Marie Bolin was born in Newcastle, Wyoming on August 16, 1954 to Jack Bolin and Melva A. Bay Bolin. Bobbi attended the Homestead School near Hauber Mine for grades 1-5. Bobbi then moved to Hulett with her grandparents, Tom and Arline Bay and attended Junior High and High School, graduating from Hulett in May 1972....

May 7, 2022

James R. Sternhagen of Lead, South Dakota died peacefully in his sleep on May 07, 2022, at the age of 94. He had not been ill.  Jim was born in Forest City, South Dakota on March 21, 1928, to Fred Sternhagen (b:1903 d:4-15-1994), and Etha Schutterle (b:2-19-1907 b:6-15-1971).  He lived near Gettysburg, South Dakota with his parents...

May 4, 2022

Dr. Micheal Henry Zehfus of Spearfish, South Dakota, aged 68, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD, following a heart attack. He was born November 28, 1953, to John and Colleen (Cook) Zehfus and spent his childhood in Weyauwega, WI. Mike met the love of his...

May 1, 2022

Lorne Frank Ruzicka, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home in Belle Fourche, SD.  Patricia (Pat) Ann (Kolda) Ruzicka, 85, passed away May 1, 2022, at Spearfish Hospital with her three children at her side.

Funeral services for Lorne and Pat Ruzicka will be held July 22, 2022 at...