Joyce M. Hilden
Jun 14, 2025
Joyce Hilden went home to be with her Lord on June 14, 2025.
Joyce was born on June 11, 1929 in Coleman, SD, to Albert and Alvina Olson. She grew up on a farm outside of Nunda, SD during the depression and World War II. She learned the value of hard work and...
Marland L. Linafelter
Jun 13, 2025
Marland Lee Linafelter, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 13, 2025, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Born on December 3, 1938, in Alpena, South Dakota, to Everett and Opal Linafelter, Marland was raised on a family farm north of Wessington Springs, South Dakota.
Marland was a man of many talents, wearing the hats...
Leonard Raad
Jun 12, 2025
Leonard Raad, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his home in Spearfish, SD.
Leonard Mervin Raad was born on November 23, 1940, on the family farm north of Howard, SD just off the Norwegian gravel road. He was the fourth child of Arthur and Milda Raad's nine children. He attended country school through 8th...
Norma J. Hansen
Jun 4, 2025
Norma Jean (Carson) Hansen, 91, of Spearfish, SD passed away Wednesday, June 4th, at Monument Health in Spearfish. She loved her family well and kept track of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in prayer.
She was born January 5th, 1934 in Kadoka, SD to Carol and Goldie Carson. After graduating high school she left for Brookings to...
Gail L. Pullen
Jun 2, 2025
Gail L. Pullen, 65, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully in the midst of loved ones on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Gail was born in Rapid City, SD on November 28, 1959, to Don and Virginia Kiefer. She grew up helping her family manage Blue Bell Lodge in Custer State Park, where her father had also worked...
Ross Feeney
Jun 2, 2025
Michael "Ross" Feeney passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 in Sundance, Wyoming, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born in Brisbane, Australia, on October 31, 1936. Â In 1953, his family sold their home and belongings and moved to the United States, where they became naturalized U.S. Citizens.
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Wendy Lee Mendenhall-Crabtree
May 28, 2025
Wendy was born in Sheridan, WY. On Oct. 14, 1969, at  three days old she was brought home to big sister Paula, by Donnie and Shirley Mendenhall. Wendy lived her early life in Osage, WY.  The family then moved into Newcastle, and finally to the family ranch at Bings corner.
Wendy followed her...
Lisa Gonzales
May 26, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Lisa Ann Gonzales, of Spearfish, who was called home on May 26, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1964, in Denver, Colorado, to John Tiger and Marlene Lois Duran. She was the eldest of five children and preceded in death by her mother, Marlene; grandmother, Zelma Gonzales; sister, Maritza Sanchez;...
Jerri Lee Geist
May 24, 2025
Jerri Lee Geist, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Spearfish, South Dakota, at 84 years old. Born on June 2, 1940, Jerri was a matriarch who found great joy in her family. She's now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Roger.
Jerri embraced a life where she could...
Gerald Mcinerney
May 23, 2025
Gerald Lee McInerney was born on December 19, 1939 in Deadwood, South Dakota to Paul and Agnes McInerney. The youngest of four McInerney boys, he came out tough, gritty, and loved. He spent his earliest years in the Limestone area above Lead, SD with his mother, father, and three older brothers, Paul, John, and Ted (Snooks). In...
Raymond Nordstrom
May 22, 2025
Raymond Albert Nordstrom, 88, of Spearfish SD passed peacefully away on May 22, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family at his side.
Ray was born and raised on December 7, 1936, in Drayton, ND to Hattie and Albert Nordstrom. Early in his career, he worked for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA. Ray was a...
Aleta Arlene Coleman
May 19, 2025
Aleta Arlene Coleman, 71, of Sundance, Wyoming passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 19, 2025.
There will be no services at this time.
Cremation arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance.
Kirby Nauta
May 17, 2025
Kirby Nauta, 65, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on May 17, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1959, in Laramie, WY, to Carl and LaVonne Nauta.
During his early childhood, Kirby lived in several Wyoming towns as his father worked on road construction projects across the state. In the summer of 1968,...
Dennis R. Ehresmann
May 16, 2025
Dennis Reinhold Ehresmann was born on May 16, 1945, to Reinhold and Lucille Ehresmann in Wagner, South Dakota. He was the oldest of four children. Dennis, David, Sandra, and Donna. Dennis passed away May 16, 2025, on his 80th birthday at home after suffering from cancer. Dennis attended country school and Wagner, South Dakota. He had to...
Joanne Grace Banthin
May 14, 2025
Joanne Grace Banthin of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 92 years old.
Joanne was born in Buffalo, New York to John and Ruth Deveso on September 28, 1932. Her family moved to Santa Monica, CA while Joanne was in high school. She had several occupations...
Darrick Schumacher
May 11, 2025
Darrick Lee Schumacher passed away suddenly, on May 11, 2025, in Deadwood, SD, at the age of 46 years old. Darrick was born in Deadwood, SD to Donald and Lee Ann on January 31, 1979.
Darrick grew up in Lead, SD, where he attended school within the Lead-Deadwood School District.
During his early adulthood, Darrick...
Kathryn Cole
May 11, 2025
On Mother's Day, May 11, 2025, Kathryn June Cole passed away peacefully in her home, exactly as she wished, with her beloved daughter, Jayme, by her side. She left this world with grace, joining her Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven.
Kathryn was born on June 6, 1952, in Kadoka, South Dakota, to Kenneth and Naomi Taft. She...
Muriel June Otterberg
May 11, 2025
Muriel June Otterberg, a woman who embraced life fully for 93 years, passed away peacefully on May 11th at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Spearfish, South Dakota. Born on June 22nd, 1931, in Lemmon, SD, to Stanley and Laila Schjeldahl (Christie), Muriel's early years were spent on a small dairy farm near Haynes, North Dakota. She often recalled the...
Fr. Ronald "Ron" Hennies
May 7, 2025
Fr. Ron left town this morning and will not return.
Ronald was born Dec. 22, 1931, on the prairies of Wagner, SD to Lewis and Mariellen (Bailey) Hennies. Ronald was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank and Thomas; sister-in-law, Ann, and his loving wife, Leona (Fletcher). He has left behind his daughters, Elizabeth Hennies-Sund (Greg) and Barbara (Joel)...
Kellye Thompson
May 6, 2025
Kellye Lee Haughian Thompson 56, of Spearfish, SD passed away on May 6, 2025 after a courageous seven year-long battle with ALS.
Kellye was born February 24, 1969, in Belle Fourche, SD to Alexander "Nander" and Mattie (Hamill) Haughian. Born during a blizzard, her folks had to drive to the closest hospital some...
