Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

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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

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 born...

Keith Shostrom

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

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

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...

Robert Karl Englund

Robert Karl Englund

Feb 26, 2026

Robert Karl Englund, 73, of Spearfish, went to rest with the Lord on February 18, 2026 at his home.

Robert was born on June 5, 1952, in Milbank, SD, to Lester and Lorinda (Jensen) Englund. Known to many as Bob, he grew up in LaBolt, SD, alongside his siblings Larry, Kay, Jo Ann and Dennis.

Bob enlisted in the United States Army...

James R. Schuchardt

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...

Slade Walter Blakeman

Slade Walter Blakeman

Feb 20, 2026

Slade Walter Blakeman, 9, died in an accident on February 20, 2026 at his home in Sundance, Wyoming.

He was born on December 29, 2016 in Ashland, WI to Lane and Alicyn Blakeman. He was brother to Gavin, Dallas, and Declan. Slade was a sweet and kind-hearted boy who loved his family more than anything. He found joy in riding his...

James "Jim" Jensen

James "Jim" Jensen

Feb 19, 2026

James Wayne Jensen, 86, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

James was born on August 27, 1939 in Huron, South Dakota to James E. and Nina (Grothe) Jensen . Known to many as "Jim" he grew up in De Smet, South Dakota.

Jim served in the US Navy on the USS Chilton (APA-38)...

Sean Eugene Roberts

Sean Eugene Roberts

Feb 17, 2026

Sean Eugene Roberts, 56, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away in his home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Sean was born on April 29, 1969, in Los Angeles, California. He was the son of Barbara and Greg Roberts and grew up in South Carolina and Massachusetts alongside his siblings, Paige and Bryan.

During middle and high school, Sean discovered drama as a...

Sharon Marie Kruger

Sharon Marie Kruger

Feb 13, 2026

Sharon Marie Kruger, 83, passed away February 13, 2026, at Avantara Mountain View in Rapid City, SD.

Sharon was born in Dickinson, ND on August 19, 1942, to George and Rose (Stradinger) Heiser. She graduated from Dickinson High School in 1961. Sharon joined the U.S. Army in April of 1962. Sharon and one of her friends were the first women to...

Karen Wiessner

Karen Wiessner

Feb 11, 2026

Karen Wiessner, 63, of Spearfish, passed away on February 11 , 2026.

Karen was born on January 25, 1963 to Carl and Thelma (Tveidt) Wiessner. She loved music from a very young age and her Dad would put the record's onto cassettes for her to listen and sing to. She loved hymns and could tell you what the number was of...

Linda Gail Giles

Linda Gail Giles

Feb 6, 2026

Linda Gail (Keeler) Giles, age 80, passed away on February 6, 2026, at her home in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on June 12, 1945, in Anoka, Nebraska, to Ovada (Billiter) and Friend Keeler.

Throughout her life, Linda was known for creating a warm and welcoming home for family and friends. She and Bob provided a...

Shirley Ridgway

Shirley Ridgway

Feb 5, 2026

Shirley Mary Ridgway of Beulah, WY, was born on February 27, 1938, in their country home in Wagner, SD, daughter of Albert, Sr. and Pearl (Bradley). She passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 5th, at Monument Health Hospital in Spearfish, SD.

Shirley attended rural elementary school in the Wagner vicinity. She graduated from Ravinia High School in 1956. She and her...

Thomas A. Paycer

Thomas A. Paycer

Feb 4, 2026

Thomas A. Paycer, 74, of Spearfish passed away February 4, 2026 surrounded by loving family.

No services at this time.

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

Leonard "Joe" Joseph Bettelyoun

Leonard "Joe" Joseph Bettelyoun

Jan 31, 2026

Leonard Joseph Bettelyoun, known to many as “Joe,” was born on December 1, 1967, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, and passed away on January 31, 2026, in Spearfish, South Dakota, surrounded by loved ones.

Joe fought cancer courageously for five years, meeting each day with strength, grit, and a quiet determination that inspired all who knew him.

Joe was a simple man,...

Richard Sleep

Richard Sleep

Jan 27, 2026

Richard Dean Sleep, 82 of Spearfish, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Deadwood.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 31, at the United Methodist Church in Spearfish. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 30, at the Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish.

He was born on July 3, 1943, to Eugene and Ruth (Moore) Sleep...

Darlene Evans

Darlene Evans

Jan 26, 2026

Darlene Evans from Spearfish SD went home to her Lord and Savior on January 26, 2026.

She is survived by her two brothers, her five children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Rest in peace Mom!

There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Don Williams

Don Williams

Jan 25, 2026

Don Williams, a true cowboy in both spirit and deed, passed into our Lord’s Hands on January 25, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.

Don was born on November 6, 1939 in Oshoto, Wyoming to Charley and Nina Williams.

He lived a life defined by hard work, integrity and devotion to those he loved. A cowboy through and through, he...

Thomas "Tom" Blair

Thomas "Tom" Blair

Jan 25, 2026

The angels have finally come, given our blessed friend his wings, and allowed him to pass into the Kingdom of God. Thomas Mitchell Blair passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Home in New Underwood, South Dakota.

Tom was a faithful friend, mentor, caregiver, pioneer, soldier, statesman, businessman, and advocate — but most of all,...

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