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Elna Star Newman

Elna Star Newman

Oct 19, 2026

Elna Star Newman, 62, of Belle Fourche, SD passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026.

Full obituary will follow soon.

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

Margaret Meyer

Margaret Meyer

Oct 13, 2026

Margaret Jean Davis was born on November 10, 1935 to Glen Sr and Anna Davis in Airlie, Oregon. She joined a family of eight being the youngest and last child. Harry, Glen Jr, Frank, Roy, Ida, Betty, Mary, Lee and then Margaret.

Margaret would talk about many adventures growing up on the farm, from digging thistles, keeping the wood box full...

Gregory "Greg" Kruskamp

Gregory "Greg" Kruskamp

Oct 10, 2026

Gregory Scott Kruskamp, 66, born July 27th 1960 to Patricia Anne and Edward Leo Kruskamp in Akron Ohio. Greg spent his childhood in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio where he met his lifelong friends Eric Cardenas and Dave Machan. There he enjoyed fly fishing and attending concerts. After graduation he would go on to attend The Ohio State University, Iowa State University,...

Moxa Durgin-Worischeck

Moxa Durgin-Worischeck

Oct 9, 2026

Moxa Laurayne Durgin Worischeck passed peacefully from this world to the next October 9, 2026 at her home in Hill City, South Dakota.

Moxa was born to Jerry & Gayle Durgin in Sterline Colorado, April 10th, 1965. The little Durgin family moved to Florida, when Jerry landed a position working on the moon landing. Missing home, they decided to move back...

Dorothy Gregson

Dorothy Gregson

Oct 7, 2026

Dorothy Rose Anstett Gregson died peacefully on October 7, 2026, surrounded by her children.

Dorothy was born to Leo Francis “Cap” Anstett and Florence Edith Drake Anstett on November 7, 1930, in Hot Springs, South Dakota. She attended first through sixth grade in Oelrichs, South Dakota, seventh grade in Fairbanks, Indiana, returned to Oelrichs for eighth and ninth grades, and graduated...

Dorothy Wood

Dorothy Wood

Oct 4, 2026

Dorothy Ann Wood passed away peacefully in Spearfish, SD on October 4, 2026, at the age of 92.

Dorothy was born in Mandan, ND on July 7, 1934 to Walter and Mary Staigle. She was the oldest of 10 children. The family resided in Center, ND, and later moved to Spearfish where Dorothy graduated from high school in 1952. She had...

Gloria Sparrow

Gloria Sparrow

Sep 27, 2026

Gloria (Pedersen) Sparrow, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27th at Edgewood Vista.

Gloria was the youngest of 5 children born to Mabel and Henry Pedersen. She grew up on a farm near Juanita, North Dakota where she attended school in a one room school house until she went to Carrington High School. There she met and married her husband...

Thomas "Tom" Anthony Rogers

Thomas "Tom" Anthony Rogers

Sep 27, 2026

Thomas Anthony Rogers, 74, of Deadwood, South Dakota, passed away on September 27, 2026, at Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital.

Tom was born in Madera, California to Thomas C. and Florence Rogers on May 12, 1952. Tom grew up on his parents’ farm in the Dixieland area of Madera County. He attended Dixieland Elementary School, Madera High School, Reedley College and Fresno...

Maxine Schwahn

Maxine Schwahn

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...

Logan Cundy

Logan Cundy

Sep 26, 2026

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

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/ 

James Hans Hoff

James Hans Hoff

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...

Nancy Van De Walle Pelkola

Nancy Van De Walle Pelkola

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...

Darrell "Lynn" Kennison

Darrell "Lynn" Kennison

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...

Judy Schraver

Judy Schraver

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...

Ralph W. Boynton

Ralph W. Boynton

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...

Curt Christianson

Curt Christianson

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...

Yvonne L Derosier

Yvonne L Derosier

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 —...

Walter Charles Marchant

Walter Charles Marchant

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,...

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