Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Feb 11, 2021

Larry W. Petersen, 77 of Spearfish, South Dakota passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11 th , 2021, surrounded by his family in Spearfish.

Larry was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Clarence and Edna Petersen, being their first out of seven children. He was Baptized on April 9, 1943, and Confirmed on...

Feb 10, 2021

Florence Singleton, 67 of Hulett, WY passed away on February 10, 2021 at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.

Florence Ann Margret Martinez Singleton was born on Jan 10, 1954 to Abenicio (Benny) Martinez and Alivra (Vira) Juanita Trujillo Martinez.  Florence was born and raised in the area of Shoshoni, WY.  She was...

Feb 10, 2021

Randahl John Sargent, 61, passed away on February 10, 2021 at his home in Maitland. He was born on March 16, 1959, to Jerauld John and LeeAnn Maria (Zucco) Sargent.

A friend to all, he found the most joy in being with friends and family and always found a reason to bring them...

Feb 9, 2021

Lead, South Dakota – Krista Kay Wenzel, passed away on February 9, 2021. She was born November 28, 1964 in Lusk, Wyoming, daughter of George H. Wenzel and Theola Elizabeth (Meyer) Wenzel.

She attended the Wessington Springs elementary and high school, graduating in 1983. After graduation she attended South Dakota State University and...

Feb 9, 2021

On Tuesday, February 9th, 2021, Mary Ellen Osloond, 90, passed away at her home with her husband and son at her side.

Mary Ellen was born on March 3, 1930 in Deadwood, SD to parents Hiland and Mable (Daniels) Davis.  She married her sweetheart "Stretch" Raymond Earl Osloond Sr. on August 12, 1953.  They welcomed their son...

Feb 7, 2021

John H. "Big John" Essink, 79 of Deadwood, was born in Artesian S.D. January 14, 1942 to John and Fern Essink.  He passed away in his home with his loving wife by his side on February 7, 2021 following a long battle with cancer.

He graduated from Artesian High School in 1960.  After graduation, John went to...

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...