Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Oct 2, 2025

Derald Dean Maddison, age 60 of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, surrounded by loving family, after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Derald was born February 19, 1965, in Spearfish, South Dakota to Evan and Diann (Oleson) Maddison. Derald was raised in Spearfish, often running around in the creek, stealing onions...

Sep 29, 2025

Mabel "Dipper" Gennevieve Brunson, was born on March 24, 1934, to Bob and Gennevieve Brislawn, near Oshoto, Wyoming. As a young girl, Mabel lived in a homestead shack near Oshoto and traveled with her dad all across the western United States while he worked on the U.S. geological survey crew.  Her earliest childhood memory was that of riding in...

Sep 26, 2025

Robert (Bob) Eugene Russell, 91, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully and went to rest with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the VA Community Living Center in Fort Meade, South Dakota.

Bob was born at the Fort Meade VA Hospital on June 21, 1934, to Hamilton (Rusty) Russell and...

Sep 21, 2025

Frank Joseph Greco Sr., age 70, peacefully passed away, September 21, 2025, at his home in Sundance, surrounded by his loved ones.

Frank was born to Joseph and Marlene in Butte, Montana, later spending years in Elko, NV, and Gillette, WY, before finding his happy place in Sundance, WY.  He worked various jobs but found his knack...

Sep 20, 2025

Louise (Heiser) Christianson passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, in Littleton, Colorado, at the age of 74. Born on September 10, 1951, on a family farm in Eureka, South Dakota, Louise was the youngest of four children born to Adam and Irene Heiser. She spent her early years surrounded by the wide-open prairies and close-knit community...

Sep 18, 2025

Carolyn Joann Williamson, 81, of Spearfish, SD passed away on September 18, 2025.

Carolyn Joann Williamson was born on May 29, 1944, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Isabelle Darling and Louis Meysembourg. She was later adopted by her stepfather, Allyn Amundson, who raised and loved her as his own. As the eldest of ten siblings—six sisters and...

Sep 14, 2025

Joyce was born in Cave City Arkansas where she, her three sisters and brother grew up. Her father, Hubert raised chickens, and her mother, Edith was a devoted housewife and companion.

Joyce met the love of her life at a gas station while getting a flat tire repaired. She worked in Searcy, Arkansas and it was at...

Sep 13, 2025

Shawn A. Martin, 62 of Devil's Tower, Wyoming, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Shawn was born September 3, 1963, in Williston, North Dakota to Paul and Barbara(Forthun) Martin he lived in Buford, ND for the early part his childhood before moving to Harlowton, Mt for several years and then moved to...

Sep 13, 2025

Mason Christopher Schlup was born on March 22, 2005.  He was baptized into the Lutheran Faith at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Mason attended Spearfish Public Schools and graduated from Spearfish High School in May 2023.

Mason had a zest for life and lived his life to the fullest.

Early in his elementary years,...

Sep 10, 2025

Carol Lee Veazie, 76, of Spearfish, SD passed away September 10, 2025.

No obituary at this time.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Isburg Crematory of Spearfish.

Sep 7, 2025

Dan Allan Erlenbusch, 71, of Rapid City, SD passed away September 7, 2025.

Dan Allan Erlenbusch was born February 4, 1954, in Aberdeen, SD to Fred and Ruth (Blumhardt) Erlenbusch. He was raised in Roscoe, SD and attended Roscoe Public School. He graduated from Roscoe High School in 1972 and later attended Lake Area Technical in Watertown,...

Sep 7, 2025

Daniel Ray Redding was born to Lloyd and Alice Redding on January 27, 1960, and passed on September 7, 2025.

Preceded by his parents Lloyd and Alice Redding, his brother John Redding and sister, Judy Vachon.

Survived by his sister Linda Ellefson, brothers Jerry and Dave Redding. His sons, Skeeter and Tristan Redding and his...

Sep 4, 2025

Reginald Miles Mack 65, of Lead, South Dakota passed away at home on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at 7:41 PM surrounded by family.

Reggie was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan on January 7th, 1960, to Joseph and Marcia Mack (Marcotte), they continued to live in Estevan until 1964, upon which the family moved to Deadwood, South Dakota, attending...

Sep 3, 2025

Laura Joan Manke of Spearfish, SD, formerly Seattle, WA, and Argyle, MN, passed away peacefully at home in Spearfish, SD, on September 3rd, 2025, at age 63.

Laura was born on April 20, 1962, in Warren, MN to C. Donald and Roberta (Schirber) Hedquist. She attended St. Rose Catholic School and graduated from Argyle High School in...

Sep 2, 2025

Dr. David Nielsen, 73, of Lead, South Dakota, took his final ride into the stars September 2, 2025.

David was born February 1952, in Winner, South Dakota.  He was the youngest son of Harold "Bud" and Dorothy "Dot" Nielsen. He graduated from Winner High School and Kansas State University with a degree in veterinary medicine. Dr. David...

Sep 1, 2025

Janice A. Key, 87, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1938, in Vale, South Dakota, to Bill and June (Edwards) Shuck. On June 10, 1956, she married Jimmy H. Key, and together they shared 51 wonderful years. A devoted wife and mother, Janice poured her heart...

Aug 30, 2025

Donald Walkinshaw, 74 of Moorcroft, WY, passed away on August 30, 2025, at his home

Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance.

Aug 30, 2025

John Roger Becht, age 89, passed away August 30th, 2025. A burial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD on Friday, September 19th, 2025.

John was born on September 18th, 1935, to Charles and Florence Becht in Butler, SD. He was the 6th of eventually 7 siblings and joined...

Aug 25, 2025

Osmund (Monty) Stensland Jr, 97, passed away Monday August 25th, 2025, at Avantara Arrowhead Senior Care, Rapid City, SD.

Monty was born on December 21st, 1927, in Camp Crook SD. He lived in Buffalo, graduated HS and attended School of Mines and Technology for 3 years before enlisting in the military. After his station in Alaska he...

Aug 22, 2025

Randy Emil Harpel, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, fun loving brother and loyal friend, left us on August 22, 2025. He passed away in Rapid City, SD, at the age of 71.

Born on January 20, 1954, in Edinburg, TX, Randy grew up with a strong sense of community and family values, which he carried...