Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jun 26, 2025

Clifford Wilton Hanson, age 92, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Edgewood Vista, surrounded by his loving wife, Elsie, and his five daughters.

He was born in Artas, South Dakota, to Clemmet and Lydia (Kost) Hanson on March 11, 1933. He was baptized and confirmed in the Pollock Lutheran Church, Pollock, SD....

Jun 21, 2025

Mariagnes Whittemore Caron peacefully passed away on June 21st, 2025 in Bonita Springs, Florida, at the age of 98.

She was born on December 1st, 1926 to Kent L Whittemore and Mildred Jenkins Whittemore and grew up on the family homestead in Buffalo, South Dakota. Her mother passed when she 12 years old...

Jun 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that her family announces the passing of Mary June Mann Gaffrey, age 77, who passed away on June 19, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1948, in Dickinson, North Dakota to Kenny and Mary Mann.

Mary June attended Trinity High School in Dickinson, ND. She later moved...

Jun 19, 2025

Barbara Jean (Cox) Crawford, 78, of Sundance, WY, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Sundance Memorial Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born on November 16, 1946, in Deadwood, SD, to Lyle and Betty Cox, and grew up in and around Sturgis, SD. Barbara graduated from Sturgis Brown High School...

Jun 19, 2025

Joseph (Joe) and his faithful companion, Daisy, will no longer be seen walking in Lead.  On June 19, 2025, they both took their last pickup ride.

Joe was born April 11, 1952, in Deadwood, SD to Marie (Mayer) and Henry Schumacher.

Joe grew up in the Lead area. Attended St. Patrick Catholic School and graduated...

Jun 18, 2025

Betty Mae Necklason

Betty was born on July 9, 1934, to Claude and Gladys (Reynolds) Nussbaum, in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. She was the only girl in this family of nine children, and she used to say that her dad joked that she ruined his baseball team.  Growing up with eight brothers and losing her own mom when...

Jun 17, 2025

Ivan Goetz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and 'Papa to all' passed away on June 17th, 2025, surrounded by family and love. Ivan's life was defined by his deep love for his family, his generous heart, and his unwavering commitment to those around him.

Born and raised on a farm in Selby, South Dakota, Ivan was...

Jun 17, 2025

Sheryl Ann Diedrich, 59, of Spearfish, SD went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Sheryl was born October 4, 1965, to Merle and Marlene Aamot in Pierre, SD. She was the second child in their family of five, with an older sister, Lisa, and younger brother, Steve.   Sheryl's early years were...

Jun 17, 2025

Barton Bartling, 77, passed away peacefully in Spearfish, South Dakota, peacefully on June 17, 2025 after battling with esophageal cancer for a few years.

Barton was born on July 2, 1947, to Martin and Irma (Tivis) Bartling in Rapid City, South Dakota. He attended elementary school at Tama near Opal, South Dakota. Martin...

Jun 17, 2025

Max Weldon Durgin, 84, passed away June 17, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, MT.

Max was born on June 22, 1940, in Beaver Creek, MN, to Max (Sr.) and Elizabeth (Geardink) Durgin. Max was raised by his maternal aunt and uncle, Anna and Adelbert Parks, in Murdo, SD. He attended school in Murdo, where he...

Jun 14, 2025

Joyce Hilden went home to be with her Lord on June 14, 2025.

Joyce was born on June 11, 1929 in Coleman, SD, to Albert and Alvina Olson. She grew up on a farm outside of Nunda, SD during the depression and World War II. She learned the value of hard work and...

Jun 13, 2025

Marland Lee Linafelter, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 13, 2025, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Born on December 3, 1938, in Alpena, South Dakota, to Everett and Opal Linafelter, Marland was raised on a family farm north of Wessington Springs, South Dakota.

Marland was a man of many talents, wearing the hats...

Jun 12, 2025

Leonard Raad, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his home in Spearfish, SD.

Leonard Mervin Raad was born on November 23, 1940, on the family farm north of Howard, SD just off the Norwegian gravel road. He was the fourth child of Arthur and Milda Raad's nine children. He attended country school through 8th...

Jun 4, 2025

Norma Jean (Carson) Hansen, 91, of Spearfish, SD passed away Wednesday, June 4th, at Monument Health in Spearfish. She loved her family well and kept track of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in prayer.

She was born January 5th, 1934 in Kadoka, SD to Carol and Goldie Carson. After graduating high school she left for Brookings to...

Jun 2, 2025

Gail L. Pullen, 65, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully in the midst of loved ones on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Gail was born in Rapid City, SD on November 28, 1959, to Don and Virginia Kiefer. She grew up helping her family manage Blue Bell Lodge in Custer State Park, where her father had also worked...

Jun 2, 2025

Michael "Ross" Feeney passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 in Sundance, Wyoming, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Brisbane, Australia, on October 31, 1936.  In 1953, his family sold their home and belongings and moved to the United States, where they became naturalized U.S. Citizens.

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May 28, 2025

Wendy was born in Sheridan, WY. On Oct. 14, 1969, at  three days old she was brought home to big sister Paula, by Donnie and Shirley Mendenhall. Wendy lived her early life in Osage, WY.   The family then moved into Newcastle, and finally to the family ranch at Bings corner.

Wendy followed her...

May 26, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Lisa Ann Gonzales, of Spearfish, who was called home on May 26, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1964, in Denver, Colorado, to John Tiger and Marlene Lois Duran. She was the eldest of five children and preceded in death by her mother, Marlene; grandmother, Zelma Gonzales; sister, Maritza Sanchez;...

May 24, 2025

Jerri Lee Geist, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Spearfish, South Dakota, at 84 years old. Born on June 2, 1940, Jerri was a matriarch who found great joy in her family. She's now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Roger.

Jerri embraced a life where she could...

May 23, 2025

Gerald Lee McInerney was born on December 19, 1939 in Deadwood, South Dakota to Paul and Agnes McInerney. The youngest of four McInerney boys, he came out tough, gritty, and loved. He spent his earliest years in the Limestone area above Lead, SD with his mother, father, and three older brothers, Paul, John, and Ted (Snooks). In...