Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

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William "Bill" Mcgrath

William "Bill" Mcgrath

Jan 13, 2020

On January 13, 2020 Bill McGrath passed peacefully from the loving arms of his wife and children into the waiting arms of Jesus. Although his absence is immense, the imprint Bill left on those who knew him is far greater.

Bill was born in Deadwood, South Dakota to William, Sr. and Patricia McGrath...

Nita "Lanell" Peep

Nita "Lanell" Peep

Jan 13, 2020

Nita LaNell Peep, 87 of Spearfish, South Dakota, died Monday January 13, 2020, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

LaNell was born September 6, 1932, in Brady, Texas, to Leonard and Gertrude Mae Lea (Gary) Batey. She graduated from San Angelo High School.

In the Spring of 1950, she was married...

Samuel Offerdahl

Samuel Offerdahl

Jan 12, 2020

Samuel Dennis Offerdahl, 45 of Beulah, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 12, 2020.

Sam was born on April 26, 1974 in Deadwood, SD to Elroy Dennis and Jacquelyn Ann (Cox) Offerdahl. Sam enjoyed his hobbies which included riding his Harley motorcycles "Nighttrain and Blondie", hunting, fishing, working on cars...

Ronald "Ron" Schuttler

Ronald "Ron" Schuttler

Jan 11, 2020

Ronald George Schuttler died on January 11, 2020 at his home in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Ron was born to Fred and Edna Schuttler in Farmer, South Dakota on March 12, 1936. He spent his early youth hunting, fishing, waiting for his older brother, Lin, to return from World War II, and chasing his...

Richard W. Massman

Richard W. Massman

Jan 10, 2020

Richard W. Massman, 46 of Gillette, Wyoming and formerly of Newcastle, Wyoming died Friday, January 10, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Any memorial contributions are going to benefit his son's education and can be sent to 936 Wood Street, Newcastle, WY 82701.

Cremation arrangements by Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral...

Roland Dexter

Roland Dexter

Jan 4, 2020

Roland Theodore Dexter, 90 of Lead, South Dakota, died on January 4, 2020.

Roland was born on May 17, 1929 to William and Emma Dexter at home in Holt County in the Sand Hills of Nebraska. He was the sixth of seven children.

At the age of 17, he...

Dwaine "Bud" Dodds

Dwaine "Bud" Dodds

Jan 2, 2020

Dwaine "Bud" Dodds, 89 of Spearfish died January 2, 2020 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare

Bud was born on November 4, 1930 in Deadwood, SD to Chester and Edna (Dillavou) Dodds.

He graduated from Spearfish High School in 1948.  From there, ranched east of Spearfish until he retired in 2000...

Jerry Lee Murray

Jerry Lee Murray

Jan 2, 2020

Jerry Lee Murray, 85 of Spearfish died January 2, 2020 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held at 10am, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery.

Jerry was born November 19,1934 at Coffeyville, KS to Russell and...

Edna Rose Walton

Edna Rose Walton

Jan 1, 2020

Edna Rose Walton passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in Spearfish, SD at the age of 67. May she celebrate the New Year in peace knowing she's left behind a legacy and memories, for those who knew her, to treasure.

Visitation will be from 5-6 pm on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at St....

Ronald Pichulo

Ronald Pichulo

Dec 31, 2019

Ronald (Ron) L. Pichulo, 85 received his angel wings on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at the State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, S.D.

Ron grew up in Naugatuck, Connecticut with his Mother, Amelia, Father, Louis, and favorite sister, Susan. "Ronny," as his mother called him, was an outgoing and loving young man, an...

Gerald Miles

Gerald Miles

Dec 29, 2019

Gerald Ray "Jerry" Miles passed away peacefully on December 29, 2019 with family by his side at the Hospice Center in Fort Meade, SD.

Jerry was born June 7, 1937 to Kenneth and Cleone (Atkinson) Miles in Lemmon, SD. Along with his two younger siblings, Arlene and Norman, Jerry grew up on a...

Margery Brown

Margery Brown

Dec 26, 2019

Margery Brown 92, of Rapid City and formerly of Deadwood, passed away on December 26, 2019.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Deadwood. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to benefit the blind in South Dakota.

John Jones Iii

John Jones Iii

Dec 26, 2019

John Daniel Jones III, 39 of Spearfish SD passed on December 26, 2019.

Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM at the chapel with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.

John was born...

Harold "Smokey" Parke

Harold "Smokey" Parke

Dec 25, 2019

Harold "Smokey" Parke, 87, of Lead, South Dakota, joined his Savior on Christmas Day in Rapid City.

He was born on May 20, 1932, to Myron and Ida Parke of Kadoka, SD. Harold attended Kadoka High School as well as Dakota Wesleyan University and Grace College of the Bible. Harold served in the...

Merlin Gebauer

Merlin Gebauer

Dec 21, 2019

Arrangements are pending

Elizabeth "Betty" Stensland

Elizabeth "Betty" Stensland

Dec 19, 2019

Betty Stensland, 92 of Rapid City and formerly of Spearfish and Buffalo, SD passed away on December 19, 2019 at the Rapid City Hospice House.

Family services will take place at a later date.

To all the staff at Avantara Saint Cloud (Bella Vista) and Black Hills Hospice, a...

Doris Clark

Doris Clark

Dec 18, 2019

Doris Clark, 96, of Spearfish, SD passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare in Spearfish, SD.

Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish.

Tillie Stott

Tillie Stott

Dec 16, 2019

Tillie Stott, 95, died peacefully during the sunrise on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Spearfish Regional Hospital with her children by her side after a short illness.

Tillie was born on December 1, 1924, in Isabel, South Dakota to Alexander and Anna (Bertsch) Zulauf. She was the second child and joined sister Elsie...

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Dec 14, 2019

Richard "Dick" Johnson 62, of Spearfish, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Dick was born to Danny and Elta Johnson in Huron, SD on February 21, 1957.  He grew-up in a home with six other siblings.  The love from this up-bringing came out in all of them, and Dick brought that to...

Herbert Michel

Herbert Michel

Dec 13, 2019

Herbert Michel, 92, of Spearfish, SD passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare in Spearfish, SD.

Herbert was born January 7, 1927 in West Germany a son of Alma Michel During World War II. Herbert met a young Romanian girl, Hulda Zehmer. who had been relocated there. Following a two-year courtship...

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