Judy Brun
Jan 20, 2026
Before sunrise on January 20, 2026 the soul of Judy Kay Brun found peace and returned to her creator. Judy Brun of Spearfish, SD passed in her home with her husband and son at her side. Judy Kay Brun was born on December 23, 1949, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Willard and Ferneda Specht. During her childhood, she formed a lifelong...
Sandy Bill Matson
Jan 20, 2026
Sandy Matson, 73 of Reva, SD, passed away on January 20, 2026 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center.
He is survived by his brother, Terry Matson of Spearfish and sister, Claudia Vroman of Buffalo.
Per his wishes, there will be no services at this time.
Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com
Arnold Harmsen
Jan 14, 2026
Arnold Bernell Harmsen (“Arnie”) passed away peacefully at home in Sundance on January 14, 2026, at the age of 89, embraced by family and friends after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born on July 10, 1936 in LaMoure, North Dakota, son of Arnold Bernard Harmsen and Ethel Rosella (Saufley) Harmsen. Known to his family as “Junior,” he grew up...
Bernice "Ann" Froelich
Jan 14, 2026
Bernice “Ann” Froelich, born March 18, 1944, in Yankton, South Dakota, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Edgewood Vista in Spearfish, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.
Ann devoted her life to nurturing young minds. She taught at Spearfish Elementary School from 1976 to 1999, shaping generations of students with her patience, creativity, and unwavering belief in the...
Beverly "Bev" (Richey) Simons
Jan 11, 2026
Beverly “Bev” Richey Simons, age 77, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the Crook County Care Center in Sundance, Wyoming, following a long illness.
Bev was born on July 30, 1948, in Concordia, Kansas, to Harold and Alta Richey. She was raised and dearly loved by the Carol and Virgil Wall family and grew up south of Dupree, South Dakota....
Kevin G. Klein
Jan 11, 2026
Kevin G. Klein passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026.
A celebration of his life will be held from 1:00pm-3:00pm, on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Deadwood V.F.W. Club.
Louis Faye Dean
Jan 10, 2026
Louis F. Dean Jr., 73, Belle Fourche, formerly of White River, SD, went to rest with the Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living, in Spearfish.
Born May 26, 1952, in Kadoka, SD to Louis Faye Dean Sr. and Florence Omdahl. Louis was the first of five children. Spending his first years in the Grindstone area before moving...
Troy H. Chapman
Jan 10, 2026
Troy Howard Chapman, 69, passed away peacefully at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish, SD on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Troy was born December 23, 1956, in Hettinger, ND, to Howard Robert Jr. and Viola Bernice (Long) Chapman. He joined siblings, Keith, Roxanne (Sis/Roxie), Thomas (Tom), and later Mitchell (Mitch).
While in high school, Troy worked at Prairie Bowl and Lounge for...
George Albert Auer
Jan 8, 2026
George Albert Auer, 85, of Spearfish, SD passed away January 8, 2026.
Services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Lead. Burial will follow the service at 2:30PM at Black Hills National Cemetery.
In a lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to the Spearfish Ambulance Service.
Arrangements are under the care of...
Melinda J. Rumpza
Jan 7, 2026
Melinda J. Rumpza passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
An obituary will be posted soon.
Jack Daniel Sullivan
Jan 6, 2026
Jack Daniel Sullivan
Jack was born to Chuck and Judy Ann (Cox) Sullivan on August 11, 1982 in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away January 6, 2026 in Lead at the age of 43.
Services are being planned to take place in Kansas.
Darleen A. Hicks
Jan 5, 2026
Darleen Ardelle (Heitzman) Hicks went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1928, on a farm near Alexandria, SD to Margaret (Eiseman) and Albert Heitzman. She grew up on the farm and attended schools in Beulah township, Hanson County, Parkston High School and Bridgewater High School. After graduation, she moved...
Janis M. Candela
Jan 2, 2026
Janis Marie Candela was born on June 2, 1941, in Willow Lake, South Dakota to Arthur John Groeneveld and Lorena Marie Scharffenberg. After graduating from Lead High School, she moved to Mitchell to attend Nursing School and graduated in 1962. Her nursing profession, that she was very proud of, took her to many states with her longest tenure in California....
Harvey C. Krautschun
Jan 1, 2026
Harvey C. Krautschun Jr., 76, of Spearfish, SD, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson's. A devoted husband, father, and public servant, Harvey was a lifelong champion of the Spearfish community, defined by his integrity and unwavering belief in others.
Born July 15, 1949, in Brighton, CO, to Harvey Sr. and Iris Krautschun, Harvey graduated...
Ella Fay Deibert
Dec 31, 2025
Ella Fay (Basford) Deibert passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025.
Ella Fay was the second child born to Henry and Florence (Blindert) Basford on their farm 5 miles southwest of Bison, SD on July 4, 1935.
She grew up on the farm and attended school in Bison graduating in 1953. Upon graduation, she worked for the ASCS office in Bison.
While at...
George Deibert
Dec 29, 2025
George P. Deibert passed away in the early morning hours of December 29, 2025 with his son by his side.
George was the 11th of 13 children born to Augustin (August) Frank and Mary Eva (Schmaltz) Deibert on June 14, 1930 at the home place at Drew SD.
He grew up at Drew on the farm, attended Brushy School south of their...
Barry Thomas Lavelle
Dec 28, 2025
Barry Thomas Lavelle, 78, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully December 28, 2025.
Military Honors is going to be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD.
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel & Isburg Crematory of Spearfish.
Bernard Brusseau
Dec 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bernard Douglas Brusseau, who left this world on December 26, 2025, in Erie, Colorado.
Bernard – known to most as Bernie – was born on February 27, 1931, in Jefferson, South Dakota, to Louis and Florama Brusseau. He was raised on the family homestead farm between Jefferson and Elk Point, where long days...
Dennis Coleman
Dec 26, 2025
Dennis Coleman, 72, passed away on December 26, 2025.
Dennis was born on April 5, 1953, to Fred and Deloris (Kiester) Coleman in St. Paul MN. He was a miner for many years at Homestake Gold Mine.
He is survived by his mother, Deloris; siblings, Jean Coleman, Janice Coleman, James Coleman and Daniel Coleman. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Francis Krejci
Dec 25, 2025
Francis E. Krejci, 87, passed away on December 25, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Born on November 7, 1938, in Deadwood, South Dakota, Francis lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to his work, deep personal passions, and enduring relationships.
He graduated from Lead High School in Lead, South Dakota in 1956. His academic journey continued at the South Dakota...
