Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Mar 15, 2021

Barbara Jean Dropulich, 74, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 15, 2021.

Barbara was born December 26, 1946 in Galena, Kansas. She graduated from Lead High School in 1964. Barbara married Michael Dropulich on December 27, 1965 at St. Patrick's Church in Lead. She worked at the Red Owl in...

Mar 13, 2021

Carol Speidel, 77 of Moorcroft, WY went home to the Lord on March 13, 2021.

Carol was born to Edwin and Gertie Rueb in Long Lake, SD on February 2, 1944. She graduated from Leola High School and later worked in a neighboring hospital.  In June of 1965, she married Gordon Speidel and...

Mar 9, 2021

Alvin Lee Hantke, 76,  passed away on Tuesday, March 9th from Diabetes.

He was a resident of Lead since 1975 and had worked at Homestake Gold Mine for 28 years until it was closed. He had been a Diamond Driller and enjoyed the challenge of it. He was a very loving and caring Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather....

Mar 6, 2021

Barbara Leah Hirchert, 79 of Gillette, WY and formerly of Spearfish, SD passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Rapid City, SD.

Barb was born in Aurora County, SD on July 29, 1941 to Jacob and Violet Stam. Barb always claimed she was born at home while her parents were at a dance....

Mar 5, 2021

John E. (Jack) Pridgeon of Beulah, Wyoming, lost his battle with Alzheimer's, the evening of March 05, 2021, at his home in Red Canyon surrounded by his family.

Jack Pridgeon was born on May 16 th , 1933, in Newcastle, Wyoming...

Mar 4, 2021

Larry Jackson McCollam of Spearfish was born September 3, 1940 in Pierre, SD to Andrew McCollam and Ruby Evans McCollam.  He grew up in Carter, SD working for the Farnsworth family on their farm until 1960 when he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Larry served for 6 years which included two tours in Vietnam.  After being...

Mar 2, 2021

Vanda Kay Steele, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Crook County Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Vanda was born January 15, 1954 in Newcastle WY, to Mary Wondercheck (McLeod) and Frank Sipe Sr. She attended elementary in Moorcroft, junior high school in Osage and high school in...

Mar 1, 2021

Leah Lorraine Ballou, 78, of Hulett, Wyoming passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on March 1, 2021 at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Leah was born to parents Lee and Evelyn Shepherd on April 12, 1942 in Lusk, WY and spent most of her childhood years growing up on ranches in Harrison,...

Feb 28, 2021

Beverly Oldham 90, of Spearfish and long-time resident of Rapid City unexpectedly passed away with family by her side on February 28th of natural causes.  She had celebrated her 90 th birthday in August.

Beverly Bradford was born in Illinois to Dwight and Clair Bradford.  After spending most of her childhood in Michigan,...

Feb 28, 2021

Jerry Wheeler passed away on February 28, 2021,  at Home + Hospice House Monument Health in Rapid City, SD after a 22-year courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Jerry was born October 27, 1942, to Howard and Grace Wheeler at Montrose, SD. After graduating from Montrose High School in 1960, he moved to Sioux...

Feb 27, 2021

Charles Mitts, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021 in Sundance, Wyoming.  Charles was born on June 17, 1947 in Sundance, Wyoming to Frank and Bessie Mitts, the 9th of 10 children.  He graduated from Sundance High School in 1965 and served in the 7th Cavalry in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968.  Charles was a member of...

Feb 24, 2021

Tracy Alan Ware, 65, of Sundance, WY formerly of Sturgis, SD and Billings, MT passed away on Feb. 24, 2021, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, WY.

Tracy was born June 4, 1955, in Wolf Point, Mont., where he grew up on a farm. He attended Southview Grade School in Vida, Mont., and graduated from...

Feb 22, 2021

Barbara Joan Davis Lamb, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2021, in Spearfish, SD, surrounded by her beloved family.

Barbara was born on September 3, 1937, to Harold and Laura Davis in Pasadena, CA. She and her younger sister, Anne, spent their childhood sewing, painting, camping, and spending time at the...

Feb 22, 2021

Susan May, 81 of Sundance, WY passed away on February 22, 2021 at Crook Country Hospital.

Susan Lynn May was born on October 2, 1939 in Sioux City, IA.  She lived with her parents Ray N and Lydia Ellickson in Highmore, Presho, Chamberlain and Pierre, SD.  She later moved to Sioux Falls, SD...

Feb 20, 2021

Cremation has taken place with services to be held at a later date.

Feb 17, 2021

Donna Alene Hastings Heil 64 of Lead, was born on July 17, 1956 in San Bernardino CA, and passed away February 17, 2021 at her home.

She was married to John P Heil on May 25, 1975. They were blessed with two daughters Shannon Kline and Amanda Reed and a Son/Grandson Spencer Heil....

Feb 15, 2021

Richard Hauck, 87 of Spearfish, passed away on February 15, 2021 at Riverstone Hospice House in Billings, MT.

Richard "Rich" Hauck was born on November 2, 1933 in Richardton, ND.  He attended grade school in Richardton and graduated from Assumption Abbey High School in 1952.  He was active in sports.,  He served in...

Feb 14, 2021

Dennis Carl Gebhart, 68 of Spearfish, SD passed away February 13, 2021 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls SD.  from result of a massive stroke.

Dennis was born July 13, 1952 in Lemmon, SD to Joe and Wilma Gebhart (Hatle). Dennis joined half- brother, Gay (Luther) and half-sister, Ruthie. In 1959, Joe and...

Feb 14, 2021

Richard Lee Phillips, 77, of Belle Fourche, SD was called home by our heavenly father on Sunday, February 14th. He passed away peacefully at Spearfish Monument Hospital after a fire in his home.

Richard was born August 24, 1943 in Oxford, Nebraska to Paul and Phillis (Nicholson) Phillips. He attended Manual High School...

Feb 12, 2021

Karen Ann Percy, 69, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 12, 2021.

Karen was born March 18, 1951 in Deadwood. She graduated from Lead High School in 1969. Karen married Arlie Percy June 14, 1969 at St. Patrick's Church in Lead. She managed Terry Peak Ski Shop for many years...