Marcus Asmussen
Aug 10, 2026
Marcus H. Asmussen, 77, of Lead, SD passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026.
There will be no services at this time.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Isburg Crematory of Spearfish.
Wade Dungey
Aug 10, 2026
Wade Dungey, 55 of Sundance, WY passed away on August 10, 2026 at his home.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Johnnie "John" Daum
Aug 10, 2026
Johnnie (John) J. Daum, a devoted educator, passionate speaker, and cherished family man, was called to eternal rest on August 10, 2026, in the gentle embrace of Edgewood Vista memory care in Spearfish, South Dakota. Born on June 4, 1947, in Murdo, South Dakota, to the late John and Nancy Daum, John led a life rich in love, learning, and...
Daniel Arthur Holden
Aug 9, 2026
Daniel Arthur Holden, 45, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully August 9, 2026.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Isburg Crematory of Spearfish, SD. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/
Mary Jane Wagner
Aug 9, 2026
Mary Jane (Zimmerman) Wagner, 83, of Lead, SD was born on January 15, 1943, in McIntosh County, ND passed away on August 9, 2026.
She enjoyed walking, spending time with her neighbors and being at home with her cat. Visiting with her sisters and brother often was a highlight for her.
She loved hearing stories about her seven grandchildren and her 15...
Bradley Butturff
Aug 1, 2026
Bradley Boyd Butturff, 67 of Deadwood, SD, journeyed home to the Lord on August 1, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1958 in Rochester, Minnesota.
Bradley is survived by wife Laurel Ann Kruse Butturff; stepsons Brad Kruse and Glenn Kruse; his beloved mother Lois Butturff and her husband Pat Bowron and many other relatives were also carried in his heart.
No...
Rosemary Merkel-Lutz
Aug 1, 2026
Rosemary Merkel-Lutz, 96 of Spearfish, passed away peacefully at Fall River Health. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 1, 2026.
Rosemary was born on April 13, 1930, in Lodgepole, South Dakota to Fredrick and Katherina (Beck) Heauser. She was second oldest of eight children. She married Roy Merkel on June 28, 1949, and they farmed and...
Dan K Lewis
Jul 26, 2026
“For by grace you have been saved by faith. Nothing you did could ever earn this salvation, for it was the gift from God that brought us to Christ.” — Ephesians 2:8
Dan K. Lewis, 79, of Riverton, Wyoming, and Spearfish, South Dakota, stepped into eternity on July 26, 2026, surrounded by family.
Dan, the third of four children, was born on...
Norbert "Dave" Farner
Jul 23, 2026
Norbert “David” Farner passed away on July 23, 2026, at Fort Mead VA Hospital, Hospice Ward, where he received excellent care.
He was born in Gowanda, NY on September 28, 1954. Dave served in the Airforce from 1973-1975.
He loved the outdoors and lived in several western states, but his two favorite places were Alaska and the Black Hills.
Dave is survived by...
Reverend Charles "Chuck" Aurand
Jul 21, 2026
Charles Henry Aurand, III, was born on October 18, 1961 to Charles Aurand, Jr. and Donna (Erb) Aurand and joined minutes later by his identical twin brother, William Robert Aurand. The double blessing came as a surprise to the family and as a novel delight to the boys’ three sisters. As the boys grew, their grandfather referred to them as...
Wayne Ballou
Jul 16, 2026
Wayne Robert Ballou, 84, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Monument Health Hospital in Spearfish, SD on July 16, 2026. Wayne was born to parents Francis and Barbara Ballou in Sturgis, SD on April 23, 1942. Wayne spent his first year in a sheep wagon by the Buttes near Devils Tower, WY. In 1943, his family bought...
MaryAnn Woitas
Jul 14, 2026
MaryAnn Therese Woitas, 83, of Spearfish, SD died July 14, 2026 in Spearfish.
She was born May 29, 1943 to Jeremiah and Mary (Wehner) McGoff in Blue Earth MN. She grew up on the family farm near Guckeen, MN, attended District 29 country school, then graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1961. She earned an LPN license in 1962 and...
Lindell L. Crawford
Jul 10, 2026
Lindell Crawford, 84, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away at his home on July 10, 2026.
Lindell was born on April 6, 1942, in Little Falls, MN, to Lawrence Clayton Crawford and Hazel Lydia (Hartland) Crawford. He was the youngest son of eight children and grew up in a close-knit family that valued hard work, self-reliance, and the rural way of life....
Charlene "Char" Loper
Jul 6, 2026
Charlene "Char" Loper, a vibrant spirit with an indomitable zest for life, peacefully passed away at home on July 6, 2026, after a brief stay in the hospital. Born on March 11, 1954, in Minot, North Dakota, Char's life was a tapestry of love, adventure, and resilience.
Char was the beloved daughter of Charles W and Darlene Ann (Freeman) Herman. She...
LeRoy Edward Cleberg
Jul 5, 2026
Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, stepdad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend, LeRoy E. Cleberg, who passed away at home with his family by his side on July 5, 2026, in Spearfish, South Dakota, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was born on October 21, 1955, in Redfield, South Dakota,...
Doyle James O'Dell
Jul 2, 2026
Doyle James O’Dell of Lead, SD passed away July 2, 2026, at his home. He was born in Mitchell, SD on December 2, 1946 to Joseph Jack and Delvia O’Dell of Terryville, SD.
Doyle will be remembered for his storytelling, hunting, fishing, gold panning and his cherished Hot Rods.
Doyle was a Vietnam Vet who served his country from 1962 to 1966...
Grover O'Dell
Jul 2, 2026
Grover O'Dell of Spearfish, SD passed away at his home on July 2, 2026.
Burial will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Karen Pummel
Jul 1, 2026
Karen Joyce Pummel, 86, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on July 1, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1939, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, to Bill and Vernice White, joining siblings Bob and Wildene.
She started school in Fargo, Oklahoma, and in 1951 her family moved to Grindstone, South Dakota. She attended several country schools where she made lifelong friends.
She graduated...
Mia Linn Cipriaso
Jun 29, 2026
With hearts deeply broken we announce the unexpected passing of Mia Linn Cipriaso age 5 on June 29, 2026 in Spearfish, SD. Mia was born to Kaycee Jo (Johnson) and Mario Cipriaso on December 7, 2020.
Though her time with us was far too short, Mia filled every day with laughter, happiness, just the right amount of sass and so...
