Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

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....

May 23, 2020

James D. Witt was born February 29, 1944 to Wendell D. (Red) Witt and Jean E. (Jones) Witt in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The family moved to the Black Hills in 1945. Jim attended grade school in Pluma, graduating from Deadwood High School in 1962. He attended college for two years in Arkansas and worked in the Homestake Mine for...

May 20, 2020

George Eugene (Gene) Johnson was born in Montrose, SD on December 7, 1940 to Leland and Oleta (Baade) Johnson. He attended DeGrey rural school , graduated from Pierre High School in 1958, and attended SDSU. Gene passed away May 20, 2020 at age 79 after a long fight with cancer.

After meeting in...

May 17, 2020

Mildred Wagner (Johnson) Cundy of Spearfish, SD went to rest with the Lord on May 17, 2020 at Rolling Hills Health Care in Belle Fourche, SD.

Mildred was born August 17, 1922 in Platte, SD to parents Bruno & Wilma Wagner. The family moved from Platte to Cottonwood, SD at which time the...

May 16, 2020

Kenneth Winkelman, long-time resident of Deadwood and Spearfish, a man with a heart of solid Black Hills gold, entered into Eternal Rest on May 16, 2020 at age 87. He passed away at a Fairborn, OH long-term care facility after a lengthy struggle with COPD and a recent battle with pneumonia. An Air Force veteran, he will...

May 13, 2020

Sharon Rantapaa 83, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and lifelong resident of Deadwood, passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2020 at Monument Health Rapid City.

Sharon was born February 28, 1937 to parents Byron and Minnie (Harvey) Hall. She attended elementary school at Roubaix and graduated from Lead High School in 1955.

Sharon...

May 9, 2020

Daniel Gerald Dodd Mead was born July 20, 1940 in Edgerton, WY to Francis and Daniel Dodd. He passed away at home May 9, 2020, in Beulah WY.

Dan's father passed away when Dan was 4 years old. He was raised mostly by his Grandmother, Della Eldridge and his older sister Barbara, in...