Troy James Wilson
Jan 18, 2018
Troy James Wilson, 46, Wright, WY, formerly of Sturgis, passed away, January 18, 2018, at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, after collapsing on the job site. Troy was born, February 17, 1971, in Rapid City, SD, to Arthur and Bonnie (Kopecky) Wilson. He was involved in the family business then at the age of 17, he moved...
Elaine Donna Rowett
Jan 18, 2018
Elaine was born on March 3, 1961, in Deadwood, SD, to Floyd A. Cammack and Donna (Lee) Cammack. She grew up on the family ranch near Stoneville, SD, with her four older brothers. She attended a two-room grade school in Stoneville through the 8th grade. She then attended Sturgis Brown High School where she lived with her grandparents Cecil...
Richard Van Calligan
Jan 18, 2018
Richard was born December 29, 1923, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to James and Fern (Lindsay) Van Calligan. Richard received: the distinguished unit badge, bronze arrowhead, victory medal, American Theater Service Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater service Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal for New Guinea, Southern Phillippines (liberation), and Luzon. Richard married Ardis Rennpferd on July 3,...
Stephen Gary Horlick
Jan 17, 2018
Stephen Gary Horlick, 75, of Gillette, WY, died January 17, 2018.
Stephen served in the US Air Force and is buried at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.
John William Mccrellias
Jan 14, 2018
John William McCrellias, 63, of Lead, SD, died January 14, 2018 at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD.
John was born in Wisconsin to Keith and Margaret (Sell) McCrellias on July 22, 1954.
Karen J. Nelson
Jan 10, 2018
Karen was born February 18, 1940, to Gordon and Hildur (Johnson) Lund Sr. at Hitterdal, MN. She went on to have three children, Dale, Elizabeth and JoAnne. On September 5, 1975, she married Kenneth C. Nelson and they spent the rest of her time in Deadwood. Karen J. Nelson, 77, Deadwood, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Rapid...
Edna Marie Speers
Jan 9, 2018
Edna was born on a White Owl homestead on February 22, 1916. She grew up in Springfield, MO, where her father passed suddenly when she was 12. She married Glen E. Speers in 1933 at age 16 and raised 6 sons on the White Owl Ranch, many of whom when on to serve in the military. Known to all...
Marguerite Ann Garrett
Jan 9, 2018
Marguerite Ann (Hicks) Garrett, 80, of Sturgis, SD, died January 9, 2018 at Sturgis Regional Senior Care.
Marguerite was born in Indiana to Paul and Lelia (Richardson) Hicks.
John Milton Askew
Jan 8, 2018
John was born April 27, 1943, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Milton and Eldene Askew. He graduated high school from Sioux Falls Cathedral in 1961. After high school, John worked for his father at Askew Music in Sioux Falls until hitting the road with his own band, Bluez Beri Jam, playing under the stage name of Johnny Q. John...
Marvin David Jensen
Jan 7, 2018
Marvin Jensen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, left this world January 7, 2018, to be with his Lord in Heaven. Marvin was born November 18, 1939, to Christian and Belle (Painter) Jensen at West Weigand Place in Eagle Butte, SD. He married JoAnn Selby on December 22, 1961, in Isabel. They lived in Dupree for three years then...
Carol Ann Grubl
Jan 6, 2018
Carol Ann (Hilton) Grubl was born January 7, 1938, in Mobridge, SD, to George and Helen Hilton. She grew up and attended 1st-12th grade in Mobridge. Carol then ventured to Brookings, SD, where she attended college. This is where she met a bullrider she could not resist. After two years, they decided ranching might be for them. City met...
Joyce Elaine Orr
Jan 6, 2018
Joyce was born January 31, 1945, in Deadwood, SD, to Ina and Edwin Dahlquist. Joyce married Sherman Orr on November 12, 1961, in Sturgis. Joyce will be remembered by her family for her quirky sense of humor. She loved to tell her grandchildren silly stories that always made them laugh. She will also be remembered for her unique Christmas...
Vesta Mae Cha
Jan 5, 2018
Vesta Mae (Blair) Cha was born on September 28, 1925, at Tilford, South Dakota to John and Lois (Lamberton) Blair. She grew up on a ranch near Tilford with her older brother, Calvin, and her older sister, Lucile. Vesta graduated from Sturgis High School in 1943, and then attended a business college in Rapid City. She was baptized and...
Mary Ann Chapman
Jan 4, 2018
Mary was born in Rotan, TX, on October 9, 1952, the second child of six of Eugene and Margaret (Margie Bethel) Webb. As a little child, her family moved to Fort Morgan, CO, where her last four siblings joined the family. Mary graduated from Ft. Morgan High School in 1970 and attended Morgan Community College part-time while working full...
Tarrie Jay Goddard
Jan 4, 2018
Tarrie was born Valentine's day, 1960, to James and Merne (Jones) Gibson. She traveled as a child with her Air Force family, extensively, before landing in Lingle, WY, after her father retired. She always loved a good time with her family and friends. After retiring in 2010, she and her husband, Monte, traveled the United States, RVing. After diagnosis...
Eddie Carl Witte
Jan 4, 2018
Edward Carl Witte, 79, died January 4, 2018 at Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade, SD.
Eddie was born in Nebraska to Edward and Lucille (Anthens) Witte. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and is inurned at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.
Verla June Cushing
Jan 3, 2018
Verla June Cushing, 93, of Sturgis, SD, died January 3, 2018 at the Belle Fourche Healthcare Community.
Verla was born in South Dakota to Mark and Lucy (Jones) Cushing. She is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, Spearfish, SD.
Theodore Herbert Wynant
Jan 3, 2018
In Loving Memory Theodore Wynant
Born April 1, 1944 Klamath Falls, Oregon
Passed Away January 3, 2018 Rapid City, South Dakota
Graveside Service Friday, January 12, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Black Hills National Cemetery Sturgis, South Dakota
Officiant Father Bill Zandri...
James Edward Bradley
Jan 3, 2018
James Edward Bradley was born April 2, 1933, in Wessington Springs, SD, to Donald and Florence (Krog) Bradley. Jim grew up in Wessington Springs where he attended school until he went into the Air Force where he stayed for three years. After returning from the Air Force, Jim lived in Montana where he met his wife, Theresa. The couple...
Robert "Bob" Roy Waddington
Jan 2, 2018
Robert "Bob" Roy Waddington was born January 26, 1933, to Robert C. Waddington and Gertrude D. Rada in Lead, SD. The family moved to Hill City in 1939. Bob started working in the timber at an early age and put himself through high school cutting and hauling posts. On January 28, 1953, he married Deloris Ann Kester. He was...
