Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jul 7, 2021

Daryl Allen Vance, 73 of Spearfish SD, formerly of Watford City ND passed away on July 7, 2021, at his home.

Daryl served the City of Watford City, ND as their Chief of Police until his retirement.

Payer and Sharing Service will be on Thursday, July 15 at 6:00 PM CST at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home...

Jul 6, 2021

Donald L. Lamb, 62 of Spearfish went to rest with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls.

Don was born July 24, 1958, to John and Dorraine "Shirley" Lamb at their family home in Spearfish.  Don joined his brothers, Darwin, Allen, Robert, Roger, and Rodney.  He grew...

Jul 5, 2021

Lyda June Smith, 85 formerly of Lead and St. Onge, passed away July 5, 2021, in her home in Arizona. Lyda was born Lyda June Tetrault in the ranch home in St. Onge, SD.  She attended various grammar schools from St. Onge to Pocatello Idaho.  She attended high school in Lead, SD where she met her future...

Jul 1, 2021

Sharon Gugel, 78, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Monument Hospital, in Spearfish.

Born September 23, 1942, in McLaughlin, S.D., to Reinhold and Leola (Wecker) Gugel, Sharon's early life was shaped by living on a farm with her parents, four sisters (Iva, Mary Ann, Dorothy, Joan), and three...

Jun 28, 2021

Teddie Lou Eberspecher Ellis was born on July 19, 1936, to Rachel Elizabeth Duncan and Clarence Theodore Eberspecher in the home of her maternal aunt and uncle in Glenrock, Wyoming. She was raised in various locations north of Douglas including a homestead owned by her parents. She started school in Glenrock when she was in first grade but soon...

Jun 27, 2021

Terry Newlin was a great father, grandfather, friend, and patriot who left this world on June 27th, 2021, at the age of 74.

He was born to Russell and Patricia Newlin on April 30th, 1947, in Sioux Falls, SD. The family then moved to Sundance where they lived on a ranch and Terry...

Jun 27, 2021

Dorothy M. Feiler, 89 of Spearfish entered peacefully into rest on June 27, 2021 at the Avantara Mountain View facility in Rapid City.

Vigil service will be held at 5 pm on  Wednesday June 30 th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Spearfish with visitation one hour prior.  Mass of Christian Burial will...

Jun 24, 2021

Mary Alice Hollis Moore, 73 passed from this life on June 24, 2021 in the Spearfish Canyon Healthcare in Spearfish, SD.

Born in Springhill, LA on December 10, 1947 and reared in Natchez, Mississippi.  Cookie, as Mary was known by everyone in her family, was the second youngest of four children.  Mary was...

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...