Obituaries

Mar 31, 2025

Dormus Ruel Vaughn, 78. of Sturgis, South Dakota passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Spearfish. Additional obituary information will be available in the next coming days.

Mar 31, 2025

Leonard "Lenny" "Torp" Torpen was born in Bowman, ND on February 11, 1948 to Kenneth and Joyce (Tiegen) Torpen. He attended grade school at Whiting, ND (south of Scranton, ND) and graduated from Scranton High School. After graduating he worked at Colloid at Gascoyne, ND.

On February 13, 1968 he enlisted in the US Army and was...

Mar 30, 2025

Arne John Lund II of Whitewood, SD, passed away on March 30, 2025 at the age of 66. Arne was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Arnold LeRoy and Doris Kathrein (Robinson) Lund.

Arne grew up in Concord, California, graduating from De LaSalle High School in 1976 with honors. Following high school, Arne spent three years at...

Mar 28, 2025

Princess Darelgene Shay Goodine, 99, of Sturgis, SD passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on Friday March 28, 2025.

Princess was born September 4,1925 in Colville, Washington to Darrell Kostka and Waneta Richardson. She had one older sister, Paula.

Princess spent her early childhood in Canada before making her way back to the...

Mar 28, 2025

David L. Ashland, born March 8, 1958, in Forest City, Iowa, passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 67 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dave was a beloved husband, father, brother, and son, whose life was marked by a deep love for family and brought laughter to those around him.

A graduate from Rapid...

Mar 21, 2025

Karin L Chipman, 77, Sturgis, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  Memorial services for Karin will be at 11 am, Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lead.  Inurnment will be in Oakridge Cemetery.

Karin Lee Cook, was born February 23, 1948 at Lemmon, SD to...

Mar 20, 2025

Robert Fred Steckman, 89, of Hot Springs passed away March 20, 2025.

Fred was born to Nettie (Buechle) and Robert Willis Steckman on July 26, 1935 near Lakeview, South Dakota.  The family moved near Hulett, Wyoming about 1941.  Fred would add, "Dad had a 1937 Durant at that time."  At least that is when we think a...

Mar 17, 2025

Kenneth Bradley Peterson was born November 6, 1953 in Sioux Falls, SD to Andie and Marie (Kelly) Peterson.  He was the youngest of 5 children.  He grew up the son of a candy salesman and spent his childhood helping fill the candy truck for the many routes of Andie's Candies.  He married Agnes Sandvik (Steffens) in 1971 and had...

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...