Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jul 11, 2025

Deloris Fuerst, Spearfish SD, passed away July 11, 2025, at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living, Spearfish SD.

A Funeral service will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Spearfish.  Burial will follow at 12:30PM, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.  Visitation will be one...

Jul 10, 2025

Robert passed away peacefully on Thursday late morning, July 10, 2025, surrounded by family.  Robert is survived by his wife, Deborah Susan, his 4 children, Patria Lynn Daugherty, Vincent Robert Freytag, Brenda K. Holmes, and Holly Ann Samples.  He was also survived by his older brother, Richard Wilmot and his younger sister, Margie Hanson.  Robert was born...

Jul 5, 2025

Richard Dayton Rochlitz, 92 of Spearfish, South Dakota, formally of Julesburg, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Spearfish.

Richard was born on March 12, 1933, to Edward and Lillie (Holtorf) Rochlitz in Big Springs, Nebraska. He and his three siblings, Maurice, Christine, Alfred, and a foster...

Jul 4, 2025

David Charles Andrew Arnio was born the sixth of eleven children to Hazel and Arnold Arnio on December 24, 1944, in Renton, Washington He peacefully departed his beloved family, community and nation on July 4, 2025.

Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in...

Jun 29, 2025

Edward S. Manderfeld (JR) went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2025, at Deadwood Hospital. Edward was born on April 9, 1944, to Edward and Elsie (Sperl) Manderfeld in New Ulm, MN. In 1956, the family moved from New Ulm to Mellette, SD, where Edward Sr farmed for many years. They then moved to Northville, SD, where...

Jun 28, 2025

Lois Marie Gibson, with endless gratitude for her wonderful life, passed away peacefully hand in hand with her children on June 28, 2025, in Spearfish, SD at the age of 82.

She was born in Howard, SD on July 23rd, 1942, the fifth child of Arthur and Milda Raad's nine children.

Jun 26, 2025

Clifford Wilton Hanson, age 92, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Edgewood Vista, surrounded by his loving wife, Elsie, and his five daughters.

He was born in Artas, South Dakota, to Clemmet and Lydia (Kost) Hanson on March 11, 1933. He was baptized and confirmed in the Pollock Lutheran Church, Pollock, SD....

Jun 21, 2025

Mariagnes Whittemore Caron peacefully passed away on June 21st, 2025 in Bonita Springs, Florida, at the age of 98.

She was born on December 1st, 1926 to Kent L Whittemore and Mildred Jenkins Whittemore and grew up on the family homestead in Buffalo, South Dakota. Her mother passed when she 12 years old...

Jun 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that her family announces the passing of Mary June Mann Gaffrey, age 77, who passed away on June 19, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1948, in Dickinson, North Dakota to Kenny and Mary Mann.

Mary June attended Trinity High School in Dickinson, ND. She later moved...

Jun 19, 2025

Barbara Jean (Cox) Crawford, 78, of Sundance, WY, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Sundance Memorial Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born on November 16, 1946, in Deadwood, SD, to Lyle and Betty Cox, and grew up in and around Sturgis, SD. Barbara graduated from Sturgis Brown High School...

Jun 19, 2025

Joseph (Joe) and his faithful companion, Daisy, will no longer be seen walking in Lead.  On June 19, 2025, they both took their last pickup ride.

Joe was born April 11, 1952, in Deadwood, SD to Marie (Mayer) and Henry Schumacher.

Joe grew up in the Lead area. Attended St. Patrick Catholic School and graduated...

Jun 18, 2025

Betty Mae Necklason

Betty was born on July 9, 1934, to Claude and Gladys (Reynolds) Nussbaum, in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. She was the only girl in this family of nine children, and she used to say that her dad joked that she ruined his baseball team.  Growing up with eight brothers and losing her own mom when...

Jun 17, 2025

Ivan Goetz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and 'Papa to all' passed away on June 17th, 2025, surrounded by family and love. Ivan's life was defined by his deep love for his family, his generous heart, and his unwavering commitment to those around him.

Born and raised on a farm in Selby, South Dakota, Ivan was...

Jun 17, 2025

Sheryl Ann Diedrich, 59, of Spearfish, SD went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Sheryl was born October 4, 1965, to Merle and Marlene Aamot in Pierre, SD. She was the second child in their family of five, with an older sister, Lisa, and younger brother, Steve.   Sheryl's early years were...

Jun 17, 2025

Barton Bartling, 77, passed away peacefully in Spearfish, South Dakota, peacefully on June 17, 2025 after battling with esophageal cancer for a few years.

Barton was born on July 2, 1947, to Martin and Irma (Tivis) Bartling in Rapid City, South Dakota. He attended elementary school at Tama near Opal, South Dakota. Martin...

Jun 17, 2025

Max Weldon Durgin, 84, passed away June 17, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, MT.

Max was born on June 22, 1940, in Beaver Creek, MN, to Max (Sr.) and Elizabeth (Geardink) Durgin. Max was raised by his maternal aunt and uncle, Anna and Adelbert Parks, in Murdo, SD. He attended school in Murdo, where he...

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...

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...

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...

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...