Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Feb 6, 2021

Larry Petersen of Pine Haven, WY, 80 years old, died February 6, 2021 after a short battle with cancer, at his daughter Dawn's home in Sundance surrounded by his daughters and family.

Larry was born to Woodrow and Marlys (Stewart) Petersen in Gillette, WY in 1940 and raised on the Petersen Ranch off...

Feb 4, 2021

William "Bill" Lee Willey, 78, of Coalville, Utah, formerly of Hulett. Wyoming & Belle Fourche, South Dakota gained his heavenly wings at Intermountain Healthcare in Murray, Utah on February 4, 2021 with his loving family holding his hands as he transitioned from this life and onto his next journey.

Bill was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota...

Feb 3, 2021

Betty Bezkorovan, 67 of Lead, passed away at her home.

Arrangements are pending.

Feb 1, 2021

Jess Riggs, 73 of Spearfish, SD passed away on February 1, 2021 at his home.

Jess was born in Deadwood, SD on April 5, 1947 to James and Mildred (Rolfsness) Riggs.  He attended school in Spearfish and graduated from Spearfish High School in 1965.  He went on to receive an Associate Degree.

Jan 30, 2021

Gayle Durgin, 80 of Rapid City, SD passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021at Monument Hospital, Rapid City, SD.

A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 with interment to follow in the family lot in Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish.

Gayle Durgin was...

Jan 29, 2021

Cindy Corean of Sundance, WY passed away at home on January 29 th , 2021, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at the Bear Lodge Independent Baptist Church in Sundance on Thursday, February 4 th , at 11:00am, with lunch to follow. All are welcome to attend.

Cynthia Lee Satterfield was born to...

Jan 28, 2021

Sadie Louise Sperb, age 90 of Spearfish, SD passed away January 28, 2021 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living.

Sadie was born April 8,1930 to Elmer and Bertha Queen at Sundance, WY. She spent her early years at the Barton Ranch near Sundance. Sadie married Paul Sperb June 3, 1950 they were married for 59 years.

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Jan 25, 2021

Sandy Howell passed away in her home on January 25, 2021 at the age of 80. Sandra O'Dell Sites was born in Olathe, Kansas on October 3 rd , 1940 the oldest of three children to Jim and Frances Sites.  She spent the majority of her childhood growing up in the LaCygne and Louisburg, Kansas area.  Some...

Jan 24, 2021

Ronald Eugene Everett Peldo, 69, of Sturgis SD won his heavenly victory on Sunday, January 24, 2021, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on August 15, 1951 in Wadena, MN to Arvo and Katherine Peldo. He grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota and later moved to...

Jan 22, 2021

Penny K. Palmer, 78 of Spearfish went to the Heavens above on January 22, 2021, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Penny was born January 30, 1942 in Yankton, SD to B.W. and Naomi (Krenn) Joslyn. Penny grew up in the Rapid City, Yankton and Mission, SD areas. She graduated from high school in Estherville, IA....

Jan 21, 2021

Judy Lynn Pease-DeLong 58 of Deadwood, SD passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Judy would always be described as a determined, deeply caring, giving, feisty survivor, who "did it my way". She would give you her last dime and love you always.

She was raised on a farm near Chamberlain and became an animal love...

Jan 19, 2021

Donald Earl Kellogg, 86, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home in Spearfish.

Don was born June 3, 1934 in Colome, SD to Earl and Ruth (Potter) Kellogg.  The family moved to Spearfish in 1942 where he graduated from Spearfish High School in 1952.  Don was employed by the John Ward...

Jan 19, 2021

Wendell L. Gauger

With great sadness, we bid farewell to Wendell L. Gauger who left us on January 19 th 2021. Wendell was a lifelong and legendary reader and gifter of books, a lover of nature and a natural teacher, sharing his love of the outdoors, camping, hiking, gardening, fungi identification and crossword puzzles. Wendell was an...

Jan 13, 2021

Shirley Bey, 84, of Deadwood, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

Shirley was born December 20, 1936 in Salem South Dakota. She came to Deadwood at the age of four to live with her parents Colburn and Alice Ruth. Shirley married Robert Bey Sr on July 29, 1961. She worked for Barber Transportation...

Jan 13, 2021

Glen L. Wyatt was born March 4, 1932, at Pine Ridge, South Dakota, the son of Milton "Jack" Wyatt and Laura Shattuck Wyatt; he passed away at home on January 13, 2021. He grew up roaming the countryside and fishing and hunting with his dad. He spent numerous hours at the horse barn learning to ride and...

Jan 11, 2021

Orval Harry Kline Jr.,  O.H. Kline Jr.,  AKA Junior (Jr.)

Orval Harry Kline Jr., 95, was born to parents Orval Harry and Myrtle Mae Kline on March 31 st , 1925, in Wauneta Nebraska, one of two villages in Chase County being first settled in 1875, and passed away on January 11, 2021....

Jan 10, 2021

Larry Gene and Leland Grant Van Sickle, 84, of Spearfish are now resting peacefully in the arms of their maker. Larry passed away on December 18, 2020, and Leland on January 10, 2021 at their residence.

Larry and Leland were born with PKU, which affects development, but they handled those added life challenges...

Jan 9, 2021

James Robert Hedrick Jr. passed away on September 25, 2018.  He was the son of James R. Hedrick and Mary (Willey) Hedrick.  James was born on July 26, 1938 in Great Falls, Montana.  He was raised on the family ranch at Stanford, Montana.  During his school years he played basketball and was a member of the FFA...

Jan 9, 2021

Leon Lowe was born June 17th, 1922 to Thomas E Lowe and Winona (Bunyan) Lowe in Meadow, SD.  He passed away on January 9 at Monument Health Hospital in Spearfish SD.

Leon was a proud WWII veteran, stationed in the Pacific Theater.   Returning from the war he soon fell in love and married Irene Hauge on January...

Jan 8, 2021

Keith George Kellogg, 85, was born December 12, 1935 in Winner, SD to Earl and Ruth Kellogg. He was called home on January 8, 2021 due to a long battle from Parkinson's disease.

Keith married the love of his life, Lois Ann Jones, on November 20, 1954 in Spearfish, SD where they began...