Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance
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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
Mar 21, 2026
Greggary Holtz, 78 of Spearfish, SD passed away on March 21, 2026.
Memorial services will be at 10:00 am on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish.
A full obituary will follow at a later date.
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Keith Shostrom
Mar 1, 2026
Keith Stuart Shostrom, 96, of Spearfish passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Monument Health in Spearfish.
Keith was born May 20,1929 in Deadwood, SD to Alexis H. “Lex” Shostrom and Stelline F. (Van Heuvelen) Shostrom. He grew up in Deadwood and graduated from Deadwood High School in 1947. His college education was interrupted by the Korean War, and he entered...
Anthony Pate
Feb 28, 2026
Anthony Stone Pate, 25, Rapid City, SD, passed away at home on February 28, 2026.
Anthony Stone Pate was born on September 15, 2000, to his mother Tamera Kay Pate. He grew up in Rapid City, where he lived throughout his life. Anthony graduated from Rapid City High School in 2019. Shortly thereafter he began working at Taco Bell where he...
Mark Alan Anderson
Feb 28, 2026
Mark Alan Anderson left this world on February 28, 2026. He was 65 years old. He was born July 13, 1960, in Rapid City, SD to Lloyd and Theola Anderson. He attended Rapid City schools, graduating from Stevens High School in 1978. Mark successfully completed technical school in Denver, CO and began his long career as a heavy equipment and...
James R. Schuchardt
Feb 26, 2026
James Russell Schuchardt, 80 of Spearfish, left us for the joys of heaven on February 26, 2026.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish.
Jim was born to Leslie and Deloris (Buechler) Schuchardt on June 17, 1945...
Jason Michael Rantapaa
Feb 22, 2026
Jason Michael Rantapaa, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2026. Those who knew him will remember his laughter, his competitive spirit, and the deep love he had for his family.
Born on August 7, 1975, to Mike and Deana Rantapaa, Jason grew up in Lead and Deadwood, where he became a familiar and well-loved presence in the small-town community...
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