Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jul 16, 2020

Nels Richard (Richard) Afdahl, of Spearfish, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Richard was born September 20, 1933 in Faith, South Dakota. He is survived by Esther V. Afdahl, whom he married in 1964.

Richard was raised on the family ranch located near Maurine, South Dakota. As a...

Jul 16, 2020

Kathryn (Kay) Winifred Wagner, 101, went to eternal sleep and met the Lord on July 16 th , 2020 in Wahoo, Nebraska.

Kathryn Winifred (Sprick) Wagner was born on October 25th, 1918 to Deterich and Annie (Messer) Sprick on a farm outside of White Lake, South Dakota. Kay had one sister, Bernita Assmus....

Jul 10, 2020

Jim Kaiser, 78, passed away unexpectedly early on the morning of July 10, 2020, at Monument Healthcare in Spearfish SD.

Jim was born on November 4, 1941, to David and Lucille Kaiser in Belle Fourche.  He was raised on a farm in the Orman-Arpan area along with his 9 siblings.  He attended country...

Jul 8, 2020

Paul A. Vilhauer, 69, of Spearfish, SD passed away July 8, 2020, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD. After an accidental fall, health issues arose leading to heart complications.

Paul was born November 29, 1950, at Ipswich, SD to Elyard and Leona (Brandner) Vilhauer. He grew up on a farm...

Jul 4, 2020

George Adamson, 95 of Deadwood, died peacefully at home July 4, 2020.   He was born August 1, 1924 in Lead to Alfred and Emily ( Jackman) Adamson. George was raised in Lead and attended Lead public schools.   When World War II started he enlisted in the US Army. He was trained as an aircraft mechanic and served...

Jul 1, 2020

It is with love in our hearts for Braden Curtis Erickson, 38 of Spearfish, SD, that we share his passing on July 1, 2020.

Brady was born on April 27, 1982 in Huron, SD. His legacy is carried on by his son Oaklee Dakota Erickson, 7 years old, and his adoring family: Darla...

Jun 30, 2020

Robert Johnson, 94 of Whitewood passed away on June 30, 2020 at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish

Bob Johnson died peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 30, surrounded by his daughters, daughter-in-law, and special friend Cindy Ladner. These women had cared for him in his home until the last two weeks of his...

Jun 28, 2020

William David Peterson, 76, Lead, SD passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 28, 2020.

Bill was born on July 29, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Vernon S. Peterson and Ruth L. (Pfefferle) Peterson. Growing up, Bill was an exceptional student and athlete. After graduating from Dell Rapids High School in 1961, Bill attended South Dakota...

Jun 24, 2020

Donald Heisz 86, of Rapid City, SD formerly of Spearfish, SD passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society, Saint Martin Village, Rapid City. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, a private family memorial service will be held on Wednesday July 1, 2020 at St Paul Lutheran church in Spearfish. Interment with full Military...

Jun 14, 2020

Robert Nathan Ellis, 68, of Spearfish, SD passed away at his home in Spearfish on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Robert was born February 13, 1952 in Farmington, MO to Thomas William and Alice (Adams) Ellis. Robert was the third youngest in a family of 10 children. Robert attended Central R-III School District in...

Jun 10, 2020

Shortly after his last woodfire pasture branding and the obligatory post-branding checks,  Dean Bush left this world peacefully on a beautiful June morning with a cool breeze rustling through his bedroom, meadowlarks singing, and surrounded by his family.

He was born January 25, 1933 on a 30° below day at his grandparent's home...

Jun 10, 2020

James Paul Langer, 94, passed away on June 10, 2020 at LeMay Health Center in Fort Collins, CO. He was a lifelong resident of Spearfish, SD.

Jim was born April 9, 1926 in Amidon, ND to Albert and Julia (Buzalsky) Langer. He was the second youngest in a family of five children. They...

Jun 5, 2020

David Allen Ferrel, 74, of Kalispell, MT passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Marlene(Gregerson), by his side.

David entered the Navy(1963-1966) & completed a tour during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion in Baker, MT & a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States,...

Jun 5, 2020

Minnie was born June 15, 1935 to Otto and Ferne Boeken. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2020 in Las Cruces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lauren "Bumps" Erickson; and her son, Wayne Erickson. She is survived by her sister, Lena Walker;...

Jun 5, 2020

Michael Alex Imberi, 59 of Sundance, WY left us peacefully on June 5 th for the next part of his journey after a long battle with cancer.

Mike was born to Alex and Jean Imberi on December 19 th , 1960. He was grateful to grow up with his siblings, Debbie, Brenda, Dave, Sandi, and John. Mike...

Jun 3, 2020

Vonita Schill Doering, 93 of Lead, SD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3 in Sturgis, SD.

She was born on August 3, 1926 in Lehr, ND.  She was the eldest child of Pauline and Gottholt Schill.  She attended school in Lehr.  She met George Doering in 1946 in Kulm, ND.  They were...

May 28, 2020

Rita Ann (Andy) McKenney Pickerd went home to the Lord on May 28, 2020, after a long courageous battle with cancer and heart problems.

Rita was born March 9, 1943 and was raised in the Aladdin area and graduated from Sundance High School in 1961. Rita was a member of the Order of...

May 26, 2020

On Tuesday, May 26 th , 2020, Mary Jo Lesselyoung, of Spearfish, loving mother of two daughters, and three grand dogs, passed away at the age of 63.

Mary was born on October 14 th , 1956 in Wilmar, MN to Robert and Joyce Knott. She received a Bachelor Degree of Science, Summa...

May 25, 2020

Donna G. Blackburn Carl slipped peacefully and gently into the presence of the Lord on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, at her home in Williamstown, Kentucky.

Donna was born in Gillette on December 27, 1923, the oldest of six children born to Claude (Todd) and Hazel Seeley.  The family moved to Sundance where...

May 24, 2020

Twila "Gae" Koski, 89 of Spearfish, passed away on May 24, 2020 at Monument Health in Spearfish.

Twila "Gae" Weaver, was born in Winner, SD, on February 3, 1931, to Cecil and Emma Laverne Weaver. She attended Gregory High School, graduating in 1949. She then attended and graduated from Black Hills Teachers College....