Obituaries

Mar 17, 2025

Alyce Irene Tapken, 102, Sturgis, died, Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care. She was born August 24, 1922 to Johnathan and Ferne (Allen) Heberling.

Alyce is survived by her children, daughter Shirley Nichols and Gary Sharman, LaQuinta, CA, son, Russ (Sharri) Wildey, MT, Step-daughters, Margaret (Steven) Denton, Sturgis, and daughter Mary Frances, 5...

Mar 17, 2025

Fred Monson Jr., 75, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on March 17, 2025.

Fred was born prematurely on January 21, 1950, in Chamberlain, SD, to Fred and Donna (Hickey) Monson. He came into the world a fighter, a trait that stayed with him throughout his life. The second oldest of six children, he grew up with...

Mar 16, 2025

Pat (Pattie Marie) was born on November 27, 1958, in Muncy, Pennsylvania.  Her parents were Lynn and Elsie Heberling.  Pat's sisters are Cathy Brooks, Judy Stabler, and Brenda Blue.

Pat's dad Lynn was a farmer, and Pat was very proud of her farmer dad.  She liked to talk about how she helped her dad on the farm.  ...

Mar 13, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Garrity DeNeui was born to Robert and Theresa Gregg on June 30,1939. Mary passed away peacefully in her home on March 13,2025. She is now with her beloved Buzzy.

Mary lived a life full of adventures and so many of us have fun, cherished memories of time shared with her.

Mary enjoyed spending...

Mar 11, 2025

Lynn A. Goodall, 72, Belle Fourche, SD passed away March 11, 2025 at Monument Health Spearfish Hospital. Funeral Services for Lynn will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, March 25 at Countryside Church in Spearfish, with visitation one-hour prior to services.  Interment will follow at 2:30 PM, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. In lieu of flowers memorials may...

Mar 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, our beloved Arlys Smith, age 76, of Spearfish, SD, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on March 10, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving husband, family and friends.

Arlys was born May 6, 1948, in Gackle, ND, to Dorothy and Marlynn Isaak. She lived on a small North Dakota farm until 1956 when...

Mar 7, 2025

Robert Leroy Tapken, 93, Sturgis, died, Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care. He was born February 15, 1932 in Sturgis, SD to Otto G and Marie V. (Burch) Tapken.

He worked for Homestake Mine until joining the US Airforce in December of 1951, serving as a food service supervisor for in-flight meals. Robert...

Mar 7, 2025

Mary Ann Scott, 91, Sturgis, died at her home on Friday, March 7, 2025.

A Rosary will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Sturgis SD, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Father Timothy Castor officiating Interment at Black Hills National will follow at 12:30 p.m....

Mar 5, 2025

It is with profound sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Rachael "Rae" Ann Blake, 64, of Newell, SD, who peacefully left this world on March 5, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on November 25, 1960, in Minot, ND, Rachael was a cherished daughter of Marjorie and Alfred Lakoduk. Growing up in a large loving...

Mar 4, 2025

Deadwood, South Dakota lost one of its truly unique longtime residents on March 4, 2025 William "Bill" Auer passed away at the Westhills Village in Rapid City from complications following surgery.

Eighty-seven-year-old, Bill Auer, lived his entire life in his home on Main St in Deadwood, SD.  Bill's parents, Carl and Myrtle Auer operated the Sinclair filling...

Feb 28, 2025

James (Jim) L. Hoyt of Rapid City, South Dakota, died at Fort Meade VA Hospital on February 28, 2025. He was cremated and a private family service will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery.

Jim was born on July 22, 1945, to Lewis and Blanche Hoyt, and welcomed by an older brother, Bob (Robert).

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Feb 27, 2025

Bernice Lindeman, 90, of Sundance met her Savior, Jesus Christ and went to heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2025 while living in Crook County Longterm Care Center.

Bernice was born November 28, 1934 to Jacob and Martha Wiedenmeyer at the family farm in rural Mercer County, North Dakota. She was the last of six children. Bernice became...

Feb 22, 2025

Lisa Ormesher Ruleaux, 63, of Black Hawk, SD, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lisa's warm heart, beautiful smile, and loving spirit will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born on September 7, 1961, in Valentine, NE,...

Feb 20, 2025

Darlene Ida (Brick) Aker Hoon, 86, of Spearfish, SD entered her reward in heaven February 20, 2025 at her home in Spearfish with all four of her children by her side.

Darlene was born April 29, 1938 in Westport, SD to Edward and Ida Brick. Growing up, she tended to many flocks of chickens, helped raise her...

Feb 20, 2025

Hermon B. Walker passed away on February 20, 2025, in Laughlin, Nevada at the age of 90.

Herm was born October 21, 1934, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Deadwood, South Dakota to Harold J. and Mary E. (Hughes) Walker. He attended school in Sturgis, South Dakota graduating in 1952. He attained his law degree from USD in...

Feb 16, 2025

Lon Navarre Bachand, age 76, of Sturgis, South Dakota passed away from Huntington's disease on February 16, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

He was born August 23, 1948 in Sturgis to James "Bud" Bachand and DeLores (Limbo) Bachand. Lon enjoyed playing cards, racing cars, farming, driving semi-trucks and going to Starbucks...

Feb 15, 2025

John "Dusty" Wyatt Jensen, 30, Harrisburg, NE passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. Memorial Services for "Dusty" will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 26 at the Central Meade County Community Center in Union Center, SD. Arrangements are under the care of Kinkade Funeral Chapel of Sturgis.

John Dusty Wyatt Jensen was born at Union Center, SD...

Feb 13, 2025

Janice Moss 84, of Rapid City, SD, passed away February 13, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Monument Health Hospice House. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, SD. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.

Janice was born on October 5, 1940,...

Feb 13, 2025

Audrey Mae (Crouch) Geffre passed away on February 13th, 2025 in Rapid City, SD. Audrey was born on January 7, 1931 to Joseph & Eva Crouch. She grew up in Leola, South Dakota. Audrey met Edmund Geffre at a little café in Leola and they married October 2nd, 1949. They moved to Lead, South Dakota. Over the years they...

Feb 12, 2025

Geraldine "Gerrie" Barry was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on June 19, 1939, to Arlette and Ernest Weisz.  The family moved to Rhame, ND, when she was 6 weeks old.  The family stayed and worked there until she was 7 years old and then they moved to Vale, SD, to a farm.  Later, she attended school in Vale, SD,...