Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Aug 4, 2020

Brian "Koz" Joseph Konzem, 62, of Pierre, SD died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis, SD.

Koz was born August 7, 1957 to Charles and Patricia (Sweeney) Konzem in Murdo, SD. He was raised in Presho, SD and graduated from Lyman High School. He enlisted in the...

Aug 4, 2020

Bonnie Claire LaShier Bentley, age 91, of Spearfish, SD went to dance and play cards with her husband Lee in heaven on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

Bonnie was born April 8, 1929 in Crooks, SD; the youngest of two daughters born to Albert LaShier and Rose (Byg) LaShier. The family moved to Sioux...

Aug 4, 2020

Ted Wilson, 91 of Hulett, WY passed away on August 4, 2020. Ted was born on October 11, 1928 at their family home to Carl and Lola Wilson.  He grew up working on the ranch with his father and brother, Dick and sister, Myrna Lea.  He attended grade school in a country schoolhouse across the creek from...

Jul 30, 2020

Robert "Bob" Albert Creelman, 78 of Spearfish, SD went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. His final days were spent at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

Robert was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 12, 1942. Robert (Bob) was...

Jul 24, 2020

Emily Jennings age 91 died peacefully July 24, 2020 in her home north of Spearfish with family at her side.

Emily Jean Ham was born May 7, 1929, in Rapid City. She grew up the youngest of five siblings on the family ranch at Caputa, South Dakota. After graduating from Rapid City High...

Jul 23, 2020

JoAnn Marie Paterson Lloyd Dierkson, 85, of Spearfish, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, July 23 rd , 2020. JoAnn was born November 20, 1934 in Sioux Falls SD. JoAnn was raised with her two brothers, Chuck and Bill and sister, Marilu in Watertown, SD by her parents, Charles and Catherine Paterson. She graduated...

Jul 23, 2020

Delane Dale Herr, 89, Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully on July 23, 2020 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Dale was born to George and Margaret Herr in Wishek, ND on September 3, 1930. He graduated from Wishek High School in 1950. He went to college in Fargo, ND for one semester...

Jul 19, 2020

Eileen Dyce Jones, 96, of Spearfish, passed away peacefully July 19th, 2020.

Eileen was born in Madison, SD to Walt and Alice Dyce and spent her younger years in Webster, SD before moving to Sioux Falls where she graduated from Washington High School. She was blessed with a very outgoing and loving personality...

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...