Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jan 16, 2022

Beverly Ann Venekamp passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 16, 2022 at her home in Fort Collins, CO. She was born April 29, 1934 in Marion, SD to Daniel and Ethel (Irwin) Heintz. She was the youngest of nine children.

Beverly attended school in Harrold, SD, graduating in 1952. She...

Jan 14, 2022

Verna Haagensen, 79, of Sundance, Wyoming passed away on Friday January 14, 2022, at Crook County Memorial Hospital.

Verna was born in Wadestown, West Virginia, to Howard White and Mildred Plough on October 16,1942. Shortly after her family moved to Fort Collins, CO where she graduated from Poudre Valley High.

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Jan 13, 2022

Charlotte Henderson, 94,  Belle Fourche, died on January 13, 2022.

Charlotte was born on July 2, 1927 in Butte County, SD to Fred and Lyda (Long) Snoozy.

Cremation has taken place and Inurnment will take place at a later date at Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche.

Arrangements are under the care of...

Jan 11, 2022

Kyra Joy Talbot Crago, 94, of Spearfish, SD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish.

Kyra was born on June 14, 1927, in Palmerston North, New Zealand, the daughter of William Wran and Ethel Mary (Youngman) Hearsey.  She was the youngest of six children. Phyllis,...

Jan 9, 2022

Corwyn Mark Roth, 62 of Lead,  died on January 10, 2022.

Corwyn was born on  May 2, 1959, and lived in Lead his whole life. He worked at Homestake Gold Mine 24 years. After the closing of the mine, he worked at the Gold Dust Casino, and the last nine years, at First...

Jan 8, 2022

Dennis Crow 69, of Upton, WY died on January 8, 2022, in Jamestown, ND after a tragic auto accident.

Dennis Crow was born in Redding, California, in 1952, the youngest of Arthur and Anna Crow's six children. An avid sportsman and outdoorsman, Dennis went to high school in Central Valley, California, where he played football; he later...

Jan 5, 2022

Charles Anthony (Chuck) Larsen was born June 7, 1953 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Charles E. Larsen and Phyllis M. (Wachendorf) Larsen. He passed from this life January 5,2022 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota after a brief illness, with family at his side. Chuck was an amazing man.  He truly loved people and never...

Jan 4, 2022

William "Gilbert" Alan passed away on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022, in Spearfish SD at age 96.

Born on August 31st, 1925, to William and Lempi (Metsala) Alan in Lead SD. The family moved to the Alan Ranch in Whitewood Valley in the mid 30's. Where Gilbert lived for the remainder of his life....

Jan 4, 2022

Our Mom, Jeanette Olivia Paramo (Thomson) was born April 22, 1941 in San Diego, California. The only girl in a home full of brothers Morton, Everett, Donny and Deland, the competition was fierce and they all grew with a robust love for winning. They spent their days roaming the beautiful beaches of Southern California until she married...

Dec 31, 2021

Tis with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Matthew (Matty) Von Beitler.

Matt, who was born February 1, 1980 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was larger than life. He grew up playing baseball, wrestling, and football, eventually becoming a starting Safety for two semi-pro teams, the Colorado Stampede and the Mountain...

Dec 27, 2021

Jo Nugent, 93, Spearfish SD, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Monument Hospice House in Rapid City.

Jo was born in Mashulaville, Mississippi in 1928 to Bertha and Nathan Triplett. She attended Mississippi State College for Women (MUW), and pursued a life of learning, writing and music.

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Dec 21, 2021

Susan Gail (Wieseke) Stalder, 61 of Lead, SD, passed away peacefully December 21, 2021, in Spearfish, SD.

Susan was born August 15, 1960, in Eugene, Oregon to Carl and Dawna Wieseke. She married Gary Stalder on July 4, 1986, and the couple moved to South Dakota where they raised their three children.  Susan...

Dec 20, 2021

Joe Ronald Unruh, 87 of Sundance, passed away on December 20, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Joe was born on August 6, 1934 to Audry Ivan and Wilma Unruh in Nappanee Indiana.

He is survived by his wife Zona Unruh of 61 years; daughters Sandi (Mike) Wagaman, Sheryl (Leon) Adams, Danielle Monk, Cheryl (Danny) Dean, Judy...

Dec 18, 2021

Ardella Rose Hunke, 83, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Garden Hills in Spearfish. In accordance with Ardella's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date in, Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg...

Dec 15, 2021

Mary Jane Carlstrom 94, of Spearfish passed away on December 15, 2021.

Graveside services will take place at a later date.

Dec 13, 2021

John Albert Troyer of Spearfish, SD died December 13, 2021, at Ft. Meade VA Hospital in Ft Meade, South Dakota after a brief illness. A gentle spirit has gone to dance in heaven with his beloved, Annie. He was born on October 7, 1930, to Anton and Caroline (Johnson) Troyer in Whitewood, South Dakota. During his youth,...

Dec 9, 2021

Bonnie L. (Miles) Deibert, 92, of Spearfish, SD passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on Thursday evening, December 9, 2021 at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche, SD.

Bonnie Lou Miles was born to Charles Arthur and Emma Dorothea (Obst) Miles on April 18, 1929 in the prairie village...

Dec 7, 2021

Lawrence A. "Larry" Shell, 80, of Upton, WY, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, WY.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Upton Community Center in Upton.  Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Upton.  Visitation will be one hour...

Dec 6, 2021

Gail Frances (Revheim) Beck, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed peacefully and with great dignity surrounded by her family on December 6th, 2021. Gail is survived by her three sons: Shawn (Jacqui) Anchorage, AK; Martin (Victoria) Mimbres, NM; and Todd (Cathy) of Albuquerque, NM.

Gail was born on August 19th, 1935, in Mobridge SD to Martin...

Dec 6, 2021

Lorene Faye Klumb, 66, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away after a courageous battle with Covid-19 on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Lorene was born August 2, 1955, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Marvin and Dorothy (Kolbrek) Klumb.  The family moved to Spokane, Washington and...