Janet Thoresen
May 30, 2026
Janet Rose Chyba Thoresen, 88, passed away May 30, 2026, in Spearfish, South Dakota at Edgewood. On September 15, 1937, Janet was born to Joseph Chyba and Ann (Fridrich) Chyba in Deadwood, South Dakota.
In her freshman year at DHS, Janet invited Bob Thoresen, a junior, to a Girl Scout dance held above the old fire station, at that time across...
Kenneth "Ken" Anderson
May 30, 2026
Kenneth (Kenny/Ken) David Anderson, who left many in tears with his quick wit and humor, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the blessed age of 88. Born May 6, 1938 to Neils Peter Anderson and Edith Johanne (Nielsen) Anderson, Kenny was the youngest of eight children, with his oldest sibling being...
Everett Follette
May 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Everett LeRoy Follette. He passed peacefully at the age of 92 with family by his side in Spearfish on May 30th, 2026.
Everett was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church, professor at BHSU, and owner of Ski Cross...
Deidra Larson
May 28, 2026
Deidra “Dee” L. (Heltibridle) Larson, 78, passed away on May 28, 1926 in Paris TN.
Born September 28, 1947 in Whitewood, SD to Donald and LaEtta (Fillmore) Heltibridle, she grew up in Deadwood, SD and graduated from Deadwood High School in 1965.
After high school, Deidra attended Black Hills State College, before meeting her husband Larry after he followed her home. They...
Daniel George Skroch
May 27, 2026
Daniel George Skroch, 62, of Spearfish, SD passed away May 27, 2026.
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel & Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/
Dean Williamson
May 25, 2026
Dean Michael Williamson, 57 of New Town, ND passed away on May 25, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 31, 1968 in Sturgis, SD to Don and Deanna (Peldo) Williamson. He grew up in Piedmont, SD, where he was tenderly cared for before he found the love of his life Carmen Ren'e Wheeler. They were married in...
Karen Kaye Hofland
May 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and also the utmost joy for having shared her life, we, the family of Karen Kaye Hofland, must say good bye to Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and friend to so many. She passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026 after having just returned home from a couple months spent in St. Martin’s...
Brooks L. Hanna
May 24, 2026
Brooks Lee Hanna of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 80 years old.
Brooks was born June 13, 1945, in Williston, ND to Claude and Fay Hanna. He was raised in Watford City, ND, graduating from high school in 1964. He spent much of his younger years with his beloved Uncle Lee. He...
Ervin C. Knodel
May 23, 2026
Ervin C. Knodel, age 96, devoted husband, father, grandfather great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Born August 20, 1929, in Isabel, SD and passed away on May 23, 2026, in Spearfish, SD.
Ervin had a very active life. He came from a family of 16, with 13 brothers and two sisters. He and 10 brothers proudly served in the military. He married Gladys on...
Robin Leslie Eddy
May 21, 2026
Robin Leslie Eddy (Schmit), 68-year-old resident of Deadwood, South Dakota, peacefully passed away on May 21, 2026, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born on April 19, 1958, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Robin was the daughter of Donald and Gloria Schmit. Shortly after her birth, the family relocated to Lead, where Donald worked at the Homestake Gold Mine.
Robin attended elementary, middle,...
Reverend Mary Ann Sheldon
May 18, 2026
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Mary Ann Sheldon,80 of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista Memory Care on May 18, 2026.
Mary Ann was born in Huron, SD, the oldest of five children born to Claude and Alice Sheldon. She grew up on the family farm near Carpenter, SD. She attended a one-room...
Jim Sparks
May 18, 2026
Jim Sparks, age 87, from Spearfish, SD passed away at the Spearfish Canyon Health Care Center on May 18, 202. In his early years, he grew up in Oklahoma and Nevada. Then he was drafted into the Army in the early 1960’s and following discharge, he moved to Alaska.
He met his wife, Jeannette, and they moved to Prairie City, SD...
Theodore "Theo" Volk
May 16, 2026
Theodore Joseph Volk, 17, of Nisland, SD passed away on May 18th, 2026 at Monument Health Rapid City surrounded by his loving family. Theodore made the courageous decision to give life to countless others through organ donation.
Born on April 25th, 2009 in Spearfish, SD, he was the son of Megan and Joseph Volk and sibling to his three brothers and...
Joyce Marie Roettele
May 16, 2026
Joyce Marie Roettele (Braga), 78, a woman of profound grace, warmth, and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Joyce was born on September 25, 1947, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Mary (Mello) Vandenberg and Manuel Braga, Jr. Proudly 100% Portuguese, her family’s roots traced back to São Miguel in the Azores, from...
Alberta Hinton
May 15, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Alberta Hinton, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her family and community. Alberta will be remembered for her kindness, strength, warmth, and the love she shared so generously with those around her.
She leaves behind her four loving children: Gary, Ronnie, Darlene, and Robert, all of whom carry forward her...
Charles "Chuck" L Whitlock
May 15, 2026
Charles "Chuck" L. Whitlock, 80, of Spearfish, SD passed away on May 15, 2026.
Full obituary will soon follow.
Services are being planned for later this summer or early fall.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel & Isburg Crematory.
Leil William "Bill" Hayworth
May 15, 2026
He was a man who came from the good earth —
born on Left Creek, in the crease of Wyoming hills,
where the wind knows how to keep a secret
and the land asks only that you stay honest.
Pete and Ada Hayworth gave him to the world
on April 12, 1940, at Carlile, Wyoming
and the world got lucky that day.
He grew up moving with...
Clinton Wade Chapel
May 10, 2026
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Clinton Wade Chapel, 63 of Nemo, SD passed away on May 10, 2026, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare, after losing his hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family; leaving behind a legacy of kindness and quiet humor that will be deeply felt by all who knew...
Michael J. Naumann
May 9, 2026
Michael Jeffery Naumann, 66 of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Spearfish.
Mike was born on September 22, 1959, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to William “Buck” and Nannette “Nan” Naumann. He graduated from Stevens High School in Rapid City and later attended Brown Institute in Minneapolis, where he earned his broadcast certificate.
In 1980, Mike began his...
Douglas L. Cahoy
May 9, 2026
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Douglas Leo Cahoy, 71, passed into the arms of his loving Savior Jesus Christ early Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home with his wife, Lora, beside him.
Doug was born in Armour, SD, on 9/17/1954 to Leo and Dorothy Cahoy. His first year he lived with his mother at...
