Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

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Kent DeWitt Murtland

Kent DeWitt Murtland

Mar 29, 2026

Kent DeWitt Murtland, from Rapid City, SD, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully, on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Edgewood Memory Care in Spearfish, SD.

He was 70 years old. He will be remembered for his quick wit, love of a good joke or prank, and for his passion of helping people, kindness to friends, and family and his...

Michael Wayne Ordway

Michael Wayne Ordway

Mar 27, 2026

Michael Wayne Ordway, 59, passed away March 27, 2026, from sepsis.

Michael was born January 2, 1967, to Marvin and Sharon (Parker) Ordway in Yankton, SD.

He grew up in Spencer, NE and no matter where he was living, the cornfields and wide-open skies were always home. Mike’s love for fishing was like none other. He was the happiest with a pond...

Judith A. Wagner

Judith A. Wagner

Mar 27, 2026

Judith Ann (Homan) Wagner, 82, Sundance, WY went to be with the Lord on March 27th, 2026, at the Rapid City hospital following a long battle with dementia.

Judith, known by everyone as Judy, was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 10th, 1943, to William and Helen (Upton) Homan. She lived in Chicago for two years before the family moved to...

Steve Arlo Baker

Steve Arlo Baker

Mar 26, 2026

Steve Arlo Baker, 46, of Sundance, WY, passed away Thursday, March, 26, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

Born June 3, 1979, in Casper, WY, to Eric F. and Carol A. Baker. He attended primary school in Newell, SD before the family moved to Sundance, where he finished his education. He worked many jobs in the logging industry, ranch work, Neiman...

Twylah M. Redinger

Twylah M. Redinger

Mar 22, 2026

Twylah Maureen (Prouty) Redinger, 85, of Spearfish, gained her heavenly reward on March 22, 2026, at Peaceful Pines Senior Living Center. She was born on July 15, 1940, in Vancouver, WA to Forde and Florence (Isaacson) Prouty. She grew up on the West Coast, and attended school in Vancouver, WA. She married Daryl E. Redinger on September 7, 1958, in...

Greggary "Gregg" Holtz

Greggary "Gregg" Holtz

Mar 21, 2026

A man known for his easy smile and "happy-go-lucky" spirit, Gregg passed away unexpectedly while on a walk with his wife, Linda, in Spearfish, SD. At 78, Gregg lived with a zest for life that defied his years. He was a friend to everyone, and his kind presence will be deeply missed.

Gregg was born on Valentine’s Day, 1948, in Pierre,...

Kelly D. Thomsen

Kelly D. Thomsen

Mar 20, 2026

Kelly D Thomsen, 70, of Lead, SD passed away March 20, 2026.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Life will be announced on a later date.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel & Isburg Crematory. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/

Hugh "B" Nichols

Hugh "B" Nichols

Mar 20, 2026

Hugh “B” Nichols passed away March 20th, 2026, after a lengthy stay at Monument Health nursing home in Sturgis, South Dakota. Hugh was born in Deadwood, South Dakota on January 13th, 1941, to parents Hugh and Hilma Nichols of Lead.

Hugh graduated from Lead High School with the class of 1959 and shortly thereafter was hired by Homestake Mining Company in...

Judy Ann Evans

Judy Ann Evans

Mar 19, 2026

Judy Ann Evans, 81, of Deadwood, South Dakota, passed away on March 19, 2026.

Judy was born July 12, 1944 in Neptune, NJ Raised in Dolton, South Dakota and moved to the Northern Hills in 1975, where she made her home and built a life centered on family, faith, and the simple joys she loved most. She found great happiness in...

Noreine A. Richard

Noreine A. Richard

Mar 18, 2026

Noreine A. Richard, 93, of Spearfish, SD, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in the company of her family.

Noreine was born in Bowman County, ND on July 14, 1932, to Alice and Bryan Feist. She attended Country School in Bowman County and graduated from High School in Bowman, ND. She married Dale M. Richard on December 14, 1950, at...

Breck Warren Redinger

Breck Warren Redinger

Mar 17, 2026

Breck Warren Redinger, 22, died on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, in Sioux Falls, SD, from injuries sustained in an accident.

Breck was born on June 26th, 2003, in Gillette, Wyoming, to Kenneth and Deanna Redinger. He lived in Lake Norden, South Dakota.

Breck was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. He worked alongside many Christians, most recently at Basin in...

Linnea F. Burnham

Linnea F. Burnham

Mar 14, 2026

Linnea Burnham, 70, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare, after a long battle with cancer.

Linnea was born on June 17, 1955, to William and Kay Limpert in Buffalo, SD. She went to a country school in the early years and then attended Harding County School. In 1971, she married Jackie Lee Thompson,...

David Stonefelt

David Stonefelt

Mar 14, 2026

David Hilding Stonefelt, 79, of Nemo, SD passed away on March 14, 2026, after a brief battle with a rare aggressive cancer.

Dave was born to Elvi and Hilding Stonefelt on May 25, 1946, in Deadwood, SD. He grew up in Lead, SD graduating from Lead High School in 1964. “Stoney” worked as a machinist for Homestake Mining Company for over...

Madonna Mary Naughton Lewis

Madonna Mary Naughton Lewis

Mar 13, 2026

Madonna Mary Naughton Lewis was born at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, South Dakota on May 30, 1931. On March 13, 2026, Madonna, a good and faithful servant, joined the angels of heaven after 94-years of a life well lived.

The majority of her childhood years were spent with her sisters, Rita and Ann, in the farming communities on the prairies...

Sharon Bartling

Sharon Bartling

Mar 12, 2026

Sharon (Vedder) Bartling, 76, passed away peacefully in Spearfish, South Dakota on March 12, 2026.

Sharon was born on April 29, 1949 to Edmund and Geraldine Vedder in San Francisco, California. She grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Lowell High School. She was working at AAA mapping trips when she met the love of her life. Barton and Sharon...

Vincent Gravelle

Vincent Gravelle

Mar 12, 2026

Vince Gravelle passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at home, surrounded by loved ones—including his beloved bulldog, Cavi, who instinctively stayed close by his side.

Vince was born on May 14, 1940, in Panama City, Florida. To those who knew him, Vince was a man who preferred to 'keep it brief,' but his life was anything but. His 85 years...

Timithy Brungardt

Timithy Brungardt

Mar 9, 2026

Timithy David Brungardt, 27, of Whitewood, SD passed away March 9, 2026.

Timithy was born at the Ellsworth Air Force Base in Boxelder, South Dakota on February 11, 1999, to Theodore and Peggy Brungardt.

You will always be in our hearts.

Services will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Calvary Church in Spearfish. Burial will follow the service at 1:30PM...

Mary Shepperson

Mary Shepperson

Mar 3, 2026

Mary Shepperson, 67, of Upton, Wyoming passed away on March 3, 2026. Born April 15, 1958, in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her warmth and love. Mary cherished her family above all else. She found immense joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren, whether it was...

Thony B. Jones

Thony B. Jones

Mar 2, 2026

Thony B. Jones, 83, of Rapid City, SD passed away March 2, 2026.

No services at this time.

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/ 

Marilyn "Marly" Elaine Mechaley

Marilyn "Marly" Elaine Mechaley

Mar 1, 2026

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Marilyn "Marly" Elaine Mechaley, 76, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 1, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marly lived a life rooted in love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family. Her presence was steady, her spirit generous, and her love the foundation upon which her family stood.

Marly was...

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