Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Sep 27, 2026

Gloria Sparrow, 91, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully with loving family by her side September 2, 2026.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00PM, Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish.

Full obituary will soon follow.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/ 

Sep 27, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Anthony, 74, of Deadwood, SD passed away September 27, 2026.

Services will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the North Point Church in Spearfish. 

Full obituary will soon follow.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel of Lead. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/ 

Sep 26, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Maxine (Thompson) Schwahn. She died on September 26th, 2026. She was 92 years old. She was known to friends and family as Macky. Later her son, Bryan, would give her the nickname Muffin. It stuck and her grandchildren would later call her Grandma Muffin. Cassie's children called...

Sep 26, 2026

Logan Cundy, 36, of Casper, WY passed away on September 26, 2026.

Services are pending.

Full obituary will soon follow.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance & Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/ 

Sep 22, 2026

James Hans “Jim” Hoff, 79, of Rapid City, went to be with his Lord September 22, 2027. Jim was born August 30, 1947, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Edwin “Doc” Henry and Esther Margaret (Bertelsen) Hoff. He spent his early years in Rapid City. Jim went on to attend Dakota Wesleyan University, where he pursued his passion for education...

Sep 18, 2026

Nancy Pelkola, 80, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fouche.

Nancy was born on October 18, 1945, in Sioux Falls, SD the second child to Charles and Marion Van De Walle. She grew up in Sioux Falls and attended Washington Senior High School. She was an avid athlete, and competed...

Sep 17, 2026

Darrell “Lynn” Kennison passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, surrounded by the family and friends who loved him dearly. He joined his beloved wife of 42 years, Merilee, in heaven, where she was waiting for him with potato salad.

If there was ever a saying that perfectly described Lynn, it was “Jack of all trades, master of none.” He would...

Sep 15, 2026

Sep 12, 2026

Judy Schraver, lovingly known as “Ahmie” to her family, passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 88, with her family at her side. Born in Albany, New York Judy lived a life filled with love, laughter, service, and devotion to her family and friends.

Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She was...

Sep 10, 2026

Ralph W. Boynton, 80, of Spearfish, South Dakota passed away at his home on September 10, 2026, with his wife, Marla, at his side. Undoubtedly, his initial greetings to others in heaven was easily heard! Born September 5, 1946, in New Jersey to Whitman and Betty Boynton, Ralph was known for his good nature, an exceptional legal mind and accompanying...

Sep 7, 2026

Curt Christianson passed away peacefully in his home on September 7, 2026, surrounded by his Children. Born on Friday the 13th, October 13, 1950, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Curt was the son of Alice and Harold Christianson. He spent his early years as an Army brat, moving around, but eventually spending most of his childhood in Lead, South Dakota, where...

Sep 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Yvonne Louise Delahoyde Derosier

Yvonne Louise (Delahoyde) Derosier passed away on September 5, 2026. She was born in Merna, Nebraska on July 22, 1934, the oldest of twelve children born to Val and Gertrude Delahoyde.

On March 8, 1952, Yvonne married the love of her life, George “Don” Derosier. They shared more than 70 years of marriage —...

Sep 5, 2026

Walter Charles Marchant passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 80, at Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Born into a way of life that requires thick skin, a strong back, and a willingness to keep going when the work gets hard, Walter Charles Marchant dedicated much of his life to the Marchant Ranch near Aladdin,...

Sep 1, 2026

Betty was Born in Newell South Dakota, April 9, 1934, to Jacob and Katie (Hinkel) Jordan. She grew up there in the Newell and Nisland area, attending school there and working on various farms with her family, growing sugar beets, corn and cattle. In 1950 she moved to Belle Fouche, where she took a job working at Belle Telephone as...

Aug 30, 2026

Marilyn Opitz Dieken, born February 25, 1955, in Eden, South Dakota, to Vernon and Arlene Opitz, lived a life defined by fierce determination, courageous spirit, and a love that never wavered. She passed away on August 30, 2026, surrounded by the family she devoted her life to.

Marilyn grew up with a strength that was unmistakable — the kind that showed...

Aug 29, 2026

Arvid “Junior” John Eldeen, born August 24, 1949, passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 77.

Junior was the son of Arvid Eldeen and Mildred Berg. He worked for Homestake Mine for 29 years before spending 18 years driving cross-country as an over-the-road truck driver.

Junior found happiness in spending time with family and friends, telling stories, joking around,...

Aug 28, 2026

Willa Loraine Adair Henriksen, age 95, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on August 28, 2026, in Spearfish, South Dakota, leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and joyful storytelling.

Willa Loraine Adair was born on March 30, 1931 in Moorcroft, Wyoming. She was the oldest of three children born to the union of Lester Adair and Elizabeth “Bessie” (Nitcy) Adair.  Willa’s...

Aug 28, 2026

Marilyn Bridenstine, 91, passed away on August 28, 2026 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

Marilyn was born to William and Pearl Friese on September 12, 1934 in Huron, SD. Marilyn married Howard Bridenstine on December 17, 1958 in Huron.

Marilyn was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1996. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cats and dogs...

Aug 28, 2026

Alice Jean “Jacobs” Bruce passed away on August 28th at the age of 83 at the Good Samaritan Society Village in Sioux Falls SD.

Rosary Services will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Home in Spearfish. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 3 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Aug 24, 2026

Elaine Elizabeth (Salmon) Ketterling, 87, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Born on October 23, 1938, in Deadwood, Elaine was the cherished daughter of Vina and Esther Salmon. Raised on her family’s dairy farm fourteen miles south of Deadwood, a homestead established by her grandparents after emigrating from Finland, Elaine learned the values of hard...