Obituaries

May 10, 2025

Myron Roger Compton went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 10, 2025.

Myron was born on December 11, 1942 to Reid and Laura Compton. He grew up on a ranch 80 miles east of Sturgis. He graduated from Tee Pee Creek Country School in the eighth grade, and graduated from Sturgis High...

May 10, 2025

Laverne (Vern/Vernie) Ray Frank, age 86, of Newcastle, WY, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 10, 2025,

Vernie was born December 9, 1938, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Ben and Genevieve Frank. He grew up in Ideal, SD, and graduated from Winner High School in 1956. Despite his parents' wishes, at...

May 9, 2025

June was born October 4, 1935 in Sturgis, to William "Willie" and Ellen (Wilcox) Keller, the oldest of three children.  She grew up mostly in Newell.  She married Marvin Kosola on May 15, 1952 and shortly thereafter Marvin went overseas to serve in the Korean War.  When Marvin went overseas, June lived in Newell with her parents.  After Marvin's...

May 6, 2025

Eugene E. Farnsworth, 78, Rapid City, SD passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Funeral Services for Eugene will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 14 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, with visitation one-hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visit www.kinkadefunerals.com

May 5, 2025

Jerry Allen Witcraft passed away on May 5, 2025 at Monument Health in Sturgis, SD, surrounded by his sons, grandchildren, and friends.

He was born on July 17, 1939, in a railroad boxcar in Lehr, North Dakota, to William and Anna (Klauss) Witcraft. The family lived there until Jerry was three years old, after which they relocated...

May 5, 2025

Gene Goff was born in White Owl, SD on June 14, 1944 to Arthur "Tacky" Goff and Rose (Durston) Goff. He attended school in Tilford, SD. He later enlisted and served in the US Navy, being honorably discharged on May 14, 1968. On March 17, 1969 he married Caryl Ann Daum. To this union of wedded bliss three wonderful...

May 4, 2025

Eugene Oscar Kinney, 90, passed away May 4, 2025 at Monument Healthcare Hospice Suite, Sturgis, SD.

He was born April 14, 1935 in Terraville, SD to John and Pearl (Dow) Kinney. Gene joined three sisters; Berniece, Irene, and Betty, and three brothers; Bub (Donald), Harold, and Babe (John Jr.). Another sister, Helen, and brother, Joe, were to...

Apr 30, 2025

Daniel L. Griffee of Rapid City, SD, born March 8, 1966, passed away at Monument Health Hospice House on April 30, 2025. He is survived by three brothers, two sisters, four daughters, one son, 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Daniel was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers, one sister and a grandson.

Apr 28, 2025

Dwayne Clair Vig, age 83, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 28th.  Dwayne was born in Rapid City, SD on September 17, 1941 into the Cecil & Edith Vig family as the youngest child.  Dwayne joined Faith, Merle, Hope, and Rose.  He grew up on Horse Creek in central Meade County, God's Country.  Being the youngest,...

Apr 22, 2025

Bryan Jeffery Westberg, 54, died peacefully at home in Whitewood, S.D., after a short fight with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his family and Pastor.  Bryan was born June 14th, 1970, in Mobridge, S.D., to Jeff and Julie Westberg. Bryan was baptized in Mobridge and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Whitewood, S.D.  He graduated from High School in Aberdeen,...

Apr 22, 2025

William (Bill) R. Orthouse age 78, beloved brother of Delton Orthouse, passed away April 22, 2025, in Rapid City, So. Dakota.

Bill is survived by his brother, Delton Orthouse and cousins, Jackie, Joe and Patti.

Born in Kearney Nebraska on January 04, 1947. Bill was in the 1965 graduating class of Cathedral High School. Upon...

Apr 18, 2025

Michael "Mike" Olsen of Deadwood, SD gave his life force back to the Universe at his home in Deadwood on April 18, 2025. He died from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born on February 1, 1956 to William "Bill" Olsen and JoAnne (Marshall) Olsen in Munchweiler an der Rodalb, Germany. At the time, Munchweiler an...

Apr 11, 2025

Paulette Lee Meland, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on April 11, 2025.

Paulette was born in Deadwood, SD on May 9, 1942 to Alta Smith and Damien Heinen.  Paulette attended the Sturgis School System all 12 years and graduated from High School in May, 1961.  She attended Black Hills State College at Spearfish and...

Apr 9, 2025

Shawn Maurice Fish peacefully passed away on the morning of April 9, 2025.

Shawn was born April 4, 1964, to Ralph and Doris Fish. Shawn battled Muscular Dystrophy his entire life. Which created a multitude of challenges for him. With that being said, Shawn lived his life on his terms. He always had a joke to tell,...

Apr 8, 2025

Robert Wayne Shannon, 74, of Dupree, South Dakota passed away April 8, 2025.

Robert was born May 31, 1950 to Otis "Beanie" and Alice (Olsen) Shannon in Dupree, SD. He attended school in Dupree, graduating from Dupree High School in 1969. Robert began working for the South Dakota Department of Transportation following graduation. His career with DOT...

Apr 7, 2025

Virginia "Ginger" Lou Carstensen, age 78, passed away peacefully at home in Sturgis, SD, on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1946, in Presho, SD, and remains a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Ginger went to country school in Lyman County, SD, for eight years, and graduated as the valedictorian of Presho...

Apr 6, 2025

Thomas Gerard Fischer, 58, passed away peacefully at home in Deadwood, South Dakota, on April 6, 2025. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut then moved to Brooklyn, NY at the age of 8 until moving to Deadwood in 1992. Tom was a successful private businessman and innovator who brought creativity and dedication to everything he pursued. He was deeply...

Apr 4, 2025

Jerome "Jerry," "Jer-Bear," and "Papa" Kramer was born on June 4, 1941, in Mobridge, SD, to Benedict and Susann (Traxinger) Kramer. He graduated from McLaughlin High School, where he met the love of his life, Beverly Imberi. They were married on October 17, 1964, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church.

Jerry and Beverly spent many years farming and...

Apr 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janice Jo Furrow-Glass, a truly sweet and loving woman, who passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 at the age of 73 in Rapid City, SD.

Janice was born to Robert and Henrietta Furrow in Morgantown, WV on April 17, 1951.  She proudly served in the United States Navy,...

Apr 3, 2025

Born to Emil and Bessie (Whitebread) Trohkimoinen in Deadwood, South Dakota.  He had an older sister, Hazel.

He went to elementary school at Whitewood Country School.  His family then moved to the Vale area.  Don began farming with his father at a very young age.  At the age 14, his father became very ill and Don had...