Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jun 24, 2021

Reverend Gordon Francis Higgins, 86 of Spearfish, SD died on June 24, surrounded by his family, after a years-long fight against cancer. He remained an active pastor until his death.

Born to Charles and Grace Higgins on April 23, 1935, in Harvard, Illinois, Gordon was the youngest of seven brothers. After graduating high...

Jun 22, 2021

Marylynne Sharts, 52 , of Lead, SD passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Monument Hospital in Spearfish, SD.

In honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place, with a celebration of her life to be held, at a date to be announced.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead....

Jun 19, 2021

Erma Cora Margaret Sonnabend Larson of Lead passed away on June 19, 2021.

Erma was born in Kasota Township, LeSueur County, Minnesota to Herman and Bertha (Trebesch) Sonnabend on December 10, 1921. She was the second of nine children and cared for her siblings while growing up on the farm.  She married Walter...

Jun 17, 2021

Joyce "Nubby" DeLaine (Freitag) Larson died peacefully at her home, with loved ones close by, on June 17, 2021.

She was born on February 24, 1941 in Circle, Montana to Hazel and Eldin (Slim) Freitag. She was quickly nicknamed "Nubby" by her father, as she was his "little nubbin of love".

Jun 14, 2021

Stacey Ann Frank crossed the final bridge to Heaven on Monday, June 14 th , 2021, in Houston, TX surrounded by family. Her heart may have been sick and tired, but it had the power to love beyond measure.

Stacey was born in Lake Preston, South Dakota on November 1 st , 1971,...

Jun 12, 2021

Loretta Dale (O'Haver) Durfee, 101, of Sundance, Wyoming,  passed away June 12, 2021, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital.

Loretta was born to George Henry and Mary Belle (Penwell) O'Haver on March 25, 1920, on the family homestead ten miles south of Sundance, Wyoming. She was proud to be a twin and often...

Jun 10, 2021

John Thomas Dropulich, 71, of Lead, South Dakota passed away at his home in Lead, SD.

John was born December 11, 1949, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Lillian (Barber) and Michael Dropulich. He attended grade school K-8 at St. Patrick Catholic School and attended Lead High School graduating in 1968. John was drafted into the United States...

Jun 10, 2021

Herb Fandrich 87, of Lead, SD, husband of Jessie Fandrich, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC.

Born in Bowden, Wells County, ND, Herb grew up on a farm and joined the Army when he was 19.  After the Army, he relocated to Lead to...

Jun 5, 2021

Arlys Marcile (Ness) Janke, age 83, of Lead, SD, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Deadwood Hospital on June 5, 2021.

Arlys was born in Erskine, MN on June 8, 1937 to Carl B Ness and Lenora (Moren) Ness.  She was baptized in the Lutheran Church.  At an...

Jun 4, 2021

June 4, 2021 marked the passing of Sean Tracy Amann in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

An accomplished attorney and father of seven children: Amy Vail, Tabitha Richardson, Madison Amann, Molly Amann, Mason Amann, Megann Amann and Grace Amann. He is also survived by his wife Camille Mansfield-Amann, granddaughter, Ena Vail, brother, Keith Amann,...

Jun 2, 2021

Louise Sanders of Spearfish South Dakota passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was 92.

Louise was born in Rocky Comfort, Missouri and was raised mostly in Livingston, California. She married Ralph E. Sanders and moved to South Dakota.  Together they had five children; Ralph E. Sanders Jr. of Phenix City, Alabama, Melvin J. Sanders Gillette, Wyoming,...

Jun 2, 2021

Arlene Elsie Siewert was born on January 6, 1941 to Leroy and Elsie (Erdman) McFarland in Hettinger, North Dakota.  She attended Ellingson school and graduated from Hettinger High School with honors in 1958.  She also attended Black Hills Teacher's College for one year.  Arlene married Manley Siewert on September 12, 1959 and to this union three sons...

Jun 2, 2021

Dr. Anthony "Tony" Lawrence Hintgen, 52, of Spearfish, SD, passed away June 2, 2021 with his beloved family by his side at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, following a brave battle with cancer.

Tony was born on May 9, 1969 to Lawrence and Kathleen (Vetter) Hintgen in Yankton SD. He was baptized, received...

May 31, 2021

Longtime Crook County resident, Ruth Evelyn Smith, 83 passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021 at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, WY. Ruth was born April 12, 1938 to Clarence and Mollie (Mauch) Malliot in Garland, WY. She married Richard "Dick" Smith on December 18, 1954 in Powell, WY.

Ruth was preceded in death by her...

May 31, 2021

Patricia Diane Ervin, 69 passed away May 31, 2021 at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.

Patricia was born on June 15, 1951 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to John and Lillian Ervin, the youngest of three sisters.  She started grade school in Sioux Falls.  Pat and her two sisters, Jan...

May 30, 2021

Our master woodworker and beloved Brother, Uncle, and Friend has left this earth to meet Jesus and St. Joseph, the Carpenter.

William "Bill" Deis, 62 of Spearfish, SD passed away May 30, 2021, at Belle Estate Assisted Living after a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His battle was difficult but his example...

May 25, 2021

Joseph Richard Whalen, 95 of Spearfish, passed away on May 25, 2021.

Joe was born on January 15, 1926, to Patrick and Mathilda (Youngman) Whalen in Scranton, ND.  He attended grade school in Scranton, then secondary school at St. Mary's High School in New England, ND.  There he played basketball and as well as the trumpet.  In...

May 25, 2021

Arrangements are pending.

May 21, 2021

Ron Meis, 72, of Gold Canyon, AZ  passed away on May 21, 2021 with his family surrounding him.

Ron was born in Cheyenne Wells, CO to James and Eileen Meis.  He attended Colorado State University and started his career in the banking industry.  In 1991, he created his marketing company which he later...

May 21, 2021

When Susan Stone-Douglas passed from the Earth she Loved, 21 May 2021, she left behind her loving family and legions of friends and admirers. The love Sue had for all that is Good in Life was shared with everyone she would meet in her time. As many witnessed the comments that were shared in several posts on...