Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Apr 17, 2021

Elaine Gertrude (Sorensen) Clark was born on Sunday, January 7, 1923 in Ravinia, South Dakota, but her birth certificate says Wagner, SD. She passed away Saturday, April 17 at Crook County Medical Services in Sundance, Wyoming at the age of 98.  Her parents were Robert William Sorensen and Sarah Ann (Bellon) Sorensen. As a young child she...

Apr 14, 2021

His horse is saddled, the cinches are tight, barn door closed, reins over the neck, and foot into the stirrup.  Sitting tall in the saddle with his hat pulled down tight, rope in hand, Robert H. Queen rides over the great divide with the Lord to ride and rope forever and ever.  Bob's last ride began April 14, 2021...

Apr 13, 2021

Liberia Pavich, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 13, at the Human Services Center in Yankton, SD.  She has been released from her earthly bonds and the oppression of her illness.  God has granted her that for which she was named:  Liberty.

Liberia Louise "Libbie" Pavich was born in Deadwood, SD on...

Apr 13, 2021

Shirley Seemer, 88 of Renton, WA and formerly of Belle  Fourche, SD died on April 13, 2021 at her home.

Shirley Ryan-Seemer was born on February 11, 1933 to William Ambrose and Louise (Leitner) Ryan in Belle Fourche, SD.  She was raised on the Ryan Ranch north of Aladdin, WY.  She went to...

Apr 12, 2021

David Kendall Irwin, 72, of Spearfish SD passed away peacefully, after a lengthy battle with cancer at home surrounded by his family on Monday April 12 th 2021.

David was born on December 18 th 1948 in Evanston, IL the second of six kids. David spent his youth between the greater Chicago area...

Apr 12, 2021

Marvin Heim, 82, of Spearfish, SD passed away at his home in Spearfish, SD on Monday, April 12, 2021.  A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Home in Spearfish.  Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish.  The casket is closed and there will be no...

Apr 11, 2021

Mary Catherine (Kester) Ruland, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Crook County Long Term Care in Sundance, Wyoming.

Born on August 17, 1927 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Albert and Grace (Osborn) Kester, Mary lived on a ranch in the Nine Mile community in Johnson County.  She was educated in...

Apr 10, 2021

William "Bill" C. Robinson, 74 of Spearfish passed away Saturday, April 10th, 2021.

Bill was born April 27, 1946 in Joplin, Missouri.  He was raised in Spearfish, SD by his parents Kermit and Mary (Rummans) Edwards. Many of his younger years during the summers were spent in Tinton, SD living with his grandparents,...

Apr 9, 2021

Rocky Vern Johnson, 65, Spearfish, SD died on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home in Spearfish.

Rocky was born on November 23, 1955 in Miles City, Montana to Robert and Ardeth (Childers) Johnson.  He grew up in Montana and later around Richland Center Wisconsin.  Rocky enlisted and served in the US Army from 1974-1977.  After the...

Apr 9, 2021

Lucille Cudmore, 91 of Spearfish, SD departed from this life to be with her Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, WY.  A Funeral service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Spearfish on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior to the...

Apr 6, 2021

Emil Stefanovic, 65, of Burien, WA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2021.

Emil was born in 1955 to Paulina and Milan Stefanovic in Chupria, Yugoslavia. His family immigrated to the United States when he was 13 where he lived in Detroit until he moved out on his own and...

Apr 5, 2021

June Fagerstrand, 92, of Spearfish, and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on April 5, 2021, at Monument Health in Spearfish.

June was born on June 28, 1928, in Chicago to Albert and Agnes (Rehn) Fagerstrand.   June was a resident of Chicago's south suburbs but was drawn to Spearfish for its scenic areas...

Apr 2, 2021

Kathleen Ann Nelson (Szudera) of Spearfish, South Dakota went to be with the Lord April 2, 2021, in Aurora, Colorado.

Kathleen was born February 24, 1944, in Beach, North Dakota to William and Bernice (Otremba) Szudera.  She grew up on the family farm and attended elementary and high school in Beach.  While in...

Apr 2, 2021

Lorene "Mae" Neiman, 91, of Hulett, Wyoming went to rest with the Lord Friday, April 2, 2021 at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Mae was born November 17, 1929 to George Malven Watts Sr. and Edith Lorene (Williams) Watts in Hulett, Wyoming at a home where the local midwife was living.

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Apr 1, 2021

Gerald (Jerry) F. Apa of Lead, South Dakota passed away on April 1, 2021 at his home. Jerry was born Aug. 18, 1940 to Frank and Helen (L'Esperance) Apa.

Upon graduating from Rapid City High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 28, 1958 and was honorably discharged Mar...

Mar 31, 2021

Thomas Lee Irvin, 80, from Murray City, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 31, in his home in Spearfish, SD.

Tom grew up in Murray City, attended school there, and graduated from Murray City High School in 1958. As a boy he worked in his father's grocery store and as a teen worked in...

Mar 30, 2021

James Russell Dorsett, 81of Spearfish, SD passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Monument Health, Rapid City, SD.

James was born on January 13, 1940 in Spearfish, SD a son of Frank and Lydia (Ahlers) Dorsett.  He grew up in Spearfish where he attended Spearfish Schools.  Following his graduation from high school,...

Mar 28, 2021

Mary Lue Johnson, 94 of Spearfish, went to Heaven on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Mary Lue Turbak Johnson was born on August 16, 1926 in Kranzburg, SD to Albert and Anna Turbak.  She grew up in Kranzburg and went to high school in Goodwin, SD.  After high school she went to Sioux Falls College...

Mar 23, 2021

Some people only walk this earth for a short time, others travel a long and winding road always eager for the next step in the journey, ultimately, their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.  On March 23 rd Jane Francis Hogen rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings.

Jane...

Mar 22, 2021

Robert "Bob" Tope, 74, of Newell, SD died after a courageous battle with cancer Monday, March 22, 2021 at Monument Hospital in Spearfish, SD.

Robert Joe Tope was born May 9, 1946 in Spearfish, SD to Robert Sinnett and Mildred Della (Shepherd) Tope.  Bob had two younger brothers, Larry and Jay.  He spent...