Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Mar 12, 2025

William Arthur Hughes, Jr., who left a legacy of selfless service and unwavering dedication to his passions, passed away peacefully in his Spearfish home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the blessed age of 92. Born February 20, 1933, he was raised by his parents, William Arthur Hughes, Sr. and Margaret Mary (Keller) Hughes, on the family...

Mar 10, 2025

Shirley Beth (Strevel) Karas, 96, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025.  She was born in Faulkton, South Dakota to Alma and Bert Strevel. Shirley devoted her life to faith, family, and education.

She met the love of her life, Les Karas, through her sister, Dolores. Les, a dedicated law enforcement officer, pursued Shirley relentlessly,...

Mar 9, 2025

Norma Jean (Hansen) Schlekeway, age 90, peacefully left this world to join the Lord and her beloved husband on Sunday, March 9, 2025, just the way she lived her life: burdening no one and on her own terms.

Norma was born May 7, 1934, in Aberdeen, SD, to Carl and Nettena (Tena) (Peterson) Hansen. She grew up...

Mar 8, 2025

Jessica Marie Heinrich

July 11, 1982 – March 8, 2025

Jessica Marie Heinrich, 42, passed away on March 8, 2025, surrounded by family in Wyoming. She was a woman with a big heart, a bold spirit, and a personality that could fill any room. To know Jess was to...

Mar 6, 2025

Clifford Schafer, 91, of Spearfish, SD passed away on March 3, 2025 at Fort Meade VA, Fort Meade.

There will be no services at this time.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish.

Mar 1, 2025

John Lowell Stenslokken, 87, of Spearfish, SD passed away on March 1, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Senior Living surrounded by loving family.

Graveside will be held at 12:30PM Friday, July 18, 2025 at Black Hills National Cemetery. Please join the family for a small gathering at 2:00PM after the graveside at the Fairway Hills Community Center in...

Feb 28, 2025

Charlynn R Krogstad was born on November 15, 1937, at Chester, SD to Harold and Emma (Neubert) Alvine joining her sister Yvonne.  She attended Willow Creek Country School until the 4th grade when the school closed.  She graduated from Lyons High School in 1956.

Char met Rich Krogstad, the love of her life, at the Sioux Empire...

Feb 27, 2025

Mary Jo Anglin Pavich

Born June 25, 1925, in Duluth, Minnesota to John Joseph Anglin and Mary Josephine Rochefort Anglin. Mary Jo passed away February 27, 2025.

Mary Jo was raised in Lead, South Dakota in the Black Hills. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic grade school and Lead High School where she graduated in 1943....

Feb 27, 2025

Roger Talley passed away on February 27, 2025, at Monument Health-Spearfish, with family at his side.

Roger D. Talley was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 8, 1942, to Mary Henley. Roger was raised by his grandmother, Martha Letha Talley and grandfather, Seth Ward Talley. Roger moved to South Dakota in the summer of 1963. He...

Feb 23, 2025

Lynn Dee Bader, 76 of Mobridge, SD, passed away on February 24, 2025, at Avantara Nursing Home in Pierre due to a battle with cancer and dementia.

Lynn was born in Denver, Colorado, on February 16, 1949, to R. Lee Donley and Leona (Sherwood) Donley. Lynn met Butch Bader when Lynn was working at a funeral home...

Feb 23, 2025

Sandra L. Dickinson passed away on February 23, 2025, with her daughter by her side at the age of 80. Sandy was born on August 2, 1944, to Earl and Margaret Schulz in Webster, SD.

Sandy loved spending time shopping with her daughter, searching for the best yard sales, visiting and playing cards...

Feb 22, 2025

On Saturday February 22nd, 2025, Marva Joy (Willuweit) Ryther passed away in her home at the age of 77.  Marva was born October 11th 1947 in Gregory, SD.  She was the 13th of 16 children born to Julius and Leah (Stroh) Willuweit.

Marva married Robert Ryther June 9th 1973 to which three daughters completed the family.  She...

Feb 21, 2025

Edward Shane Bunge of Harrison and Crawford, NE died February 21, 2025, in Spearfish SD. Edward was born July 16, 1958, to Dean and Hazel (Wampler) Bunge in Deadwood, SD. He graduated from Lead High School in 1977. He was handicapped by a rare teratoma brain tumor at the age of 14. His life was a litany of difficult...

Feb 17, 2025

June Bender, 96 of Lead passed away on February 17, 2025 at Monument Health in Spearfish, SD.

Graveside services will be on Tuesday, February 25 at 1:30 PM at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

Feb 16, 2025

Charles TaFoya, 51 of Lead passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Monument Health in Deadwood.

A full obituary will follow at a later date.

Feb 15, 2025

Janet Marie Cudmore (Fust) passed away peacefully at home in Lead, South Dakota, on February 15, 2025, with her family by her side.  She was born on March 30, 1944, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, to Gilbert and Mary Ann Fust (Manikowski).

Janet dedicated much of her life to caring for others.  In addition to...

Feb 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tim White Tim embraced life with boundless energy and a steadfast devotion to his family and friends. He treasured every moment—whether traveling, sharing a meal, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee.

Above all, Tim's greatest love was for his wife, Jane, and their children, Matt and Maria. As...

Feb 12, 2025

John William Jeffery, known affectionately as "Jack", was born on March 11, 1944 and passed away peacefully at his home in Spearfish, South Dakota, on February 12, 2025, at the age of 80. Jack grew up & attended school in Lead, SD.  Jack's professional life was largely dedicated to his role as a machinist at Homestake Mining Company. He...

Feb 12, 2025

Audrey Ann Ladson, 63 of Spearfish, SD passed away from some medical conditions on Wednesday February 12, 2025.

Audrey was born in Billings, Montana on September 6, 1961 to Beverly Jean Steele and Norman Alvin Ladson. They moved in spring of 1964 from Billings to Spearfish, off of Maitland Road to grandma's house....

Feb 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maybelle Louise Kamrath, née Wilson, who departed this world on February 12, 2025, at the age of 92 in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Maybelle was born on December 4, 1932, to her beloved parents, William Lee and Velma Sarah (Stoebe) Wilson. After graduating...