Obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Lowell was born March 30, 1941, at the family farm in Wellington County, South Dakota, to Harry and Etta (Johnson) Rost. Lowell was a standout football player for Humbolt High School and went on to play football at General Beadle State College (now Dakota State University).

While at General Beadle, Lowell not only played football, but he...

Nov 21, 2024

Betty Lorraine (Fugleberg) Maltby was born in Williston, North Dakota on April 4, 1940 to Hilda and Olaf Fugleberg, one of nine children. She was raised in the Williston area, going to school and graduating from Williston High School in 1958. After graduation she went to work at MDU for three years and became roommates with Katie Schumacher.

Nov 20, 2024

Susan J. "Sue" Chaplin, 88, Sturgis, SD passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Monument Health-Sturgis Hospital.  Visitation for Sue will be 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 24 at the Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis.  Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 25 at Sturgis First United Methodist Church.  Interment will follow at Black...

Nov 20, 2024

Albert John Schweigert was born August 1st, 1955 in New Underwood, SD to Ruben and Cornelia (Eisenbraun) Schweigert. He passed away on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 in Rapid City, SD.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Irene Price, Anita Kammerer, and Pamela Giese; and his brothers, Marvin Schweigert and Ronald Schweigert.

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Nov 19, 2024

After spending nine months being fearfully and wonderfully constructed by God, Travis made his entrance into this world on the 27th day of December in the year 1980. God had given him 16,022 days or so of life on this earth and that time came to an end on the 19th day of November of this year, 2024. In...

Nov 18, 2024

Viva (Fries) Hauber, 101, of Burke, SD, was welcomed into Heaven on November 18th, 2024 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, SD.

Viva was born January 18, 1923 in Bay City, OR to Mary (Fischler) Fries and Harvey Clifton Fries.  She graduated from Bay City High School in 1941 and was Valedictorian of her class.

Nov 18, 2024

Pauline Loretta Brimmer, age 79 passed away on November 18, 2024 in Sturgis, SD. Born on April 14, 1945, Pauline dedicated much of her life to nurturing her family and contributing to her community.

Pauline's career was marked by her role as a rancher and farmer's wife where she milked cows, a devoted stay-at-home mom, and a...

Nov 17, 2024

Michael Keith Kissinger was born in Atkinson, Nebraska on November 27, 1946 to Ralph Owen and Eleanor (Bazelman) Kissinger.  In 1948, Mike and his parents moved to Canoga Park, California where Mike was raised and spent time with friends and family along with working at the Malcom drugstore as well as hanging out and having fun at the beach.  ...

Nov 17, 2024

E. DeWayne Hayes was born in Wasta, South Dakota on February 8, 1930 to Emmet and Tilla (Lassegard) Hayes, the youngest of four children. He was raised on a ranch at Boneita Springs, in central Meade County, where he attended a one-room school through the 8th grade. He attended Sturgis High School and graduated with the class of 1948....

Nov 15, 2024

Ruth M. Smith, 73, Vale, SD, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.

Services are pending.

Nov 11, 2024

Dr. Steven Kenneth Van Asma passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, at Monument Health, Rapid City, SD.  He had a genetic disorder, which caused massive lung clots and stroke, causing his death.  We are heartbroken that he is no longer with us!

Born at Ellsworth AFB, August 8, 1983, baptized and confirmed at Our Lady...

Nov 10, 2024

Aleen K. Ford, 64, Deadwood, SD passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  Memorial Services for Aleen will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 22, 2024 at Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis.  Arrangements are under the care of Kinkade Funeral Chapel.

Aleen Kay Bennett was born January 12, 1960 to Albert...

Nov 7, 2024

Jodi Harris, 62, Sturgis, SD, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024.

There will be a celebration of life for Jodi at Sturgis Brewing Company, Saturday November 16th at 10:30 am.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.

Nov 3, 2024

Bob Anderson passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024.  He was born on December 31, 1942 in Deadwood, South Dakota.  Bob was the only child of John and Evelyn (Wetz) Anderson and he grew up on the Belle Fourche River in rural Meade County.  He went to grade school at the Wetz School and then graduated from Sturgis High...

Oct 29, 2024

Mark Delano Bachand was born on March 28, 1942 to Ezward and Evelyn (Madison) Bachand.   He and his five siblings were raised near the Belle Fourche River southeast of Volunteer.  He attended country school until the eighth grade, and then attended Sturgis High School, graduating in 1961. Rodeo was a big part of his life.  He rode bareback and...

Oct 28, 2024

On October 28, 2024, Wanda D. Hogan, 93, was called home to be with the Lord. Formerly of Newell, she had been residing at Rolling Hills Healthcare Center in Belle Fourche.

Wanda Darlene Symonds was born February 27, 1931 to Lewis and Pearl (Anderson) Symonds in Sturgis, SD. She was the 7th of 10 children raised in...

Oct 26, 2024

James Dale Eichinger, age 85, met Jesus Christ October 26, 2024 at his home in Sturgis, SD. He passed away peacefully with his wife, Connie and daughter, Brenda praising God as He welcomed Jim home. Jim died as a result of complications from Parkinson's Disease.

Jim was born June 7, 1939 to George Ralph Eichinger and Erma...

Oct 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved newborn son, Jax John Berens, who was born on October 6, 2024 and passed away on October 25, 2024. Though his time with us was brief, he brought immense joy and love into our lives. Baby Jax will forever be cherished and remembered by his parents,...

Oct 24, 2024

Francis Dean Bergstrom of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away October 24, 2024 at the Weston County Hospital.

Dean was born in Newcastle to Max and Lee Bergstrom on August 16, 1949. He was the second child of five. Their family moved to Ray, North Dakota in 1952 where he attended a rural country school, later moving into town....

Oct 24, 2024

Sam Justin Patterson passed away on October 24, 2024, at the age of 43.  Sam was born on January 21, 1981, in Sturgis, South Dakota, to Gary and Bev Patterson.  He was raised & attended school in Sturgis & graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 1999.  Sam attended Fitness Professionals International in Hawaii where he graduated from the...