Obituaries

Jun 27, 2024

Joshua Michael Edlund, 44, passed away on June 27, 2024 in Lead, SD.

He was born on June 9th, 1980 in Deadwood, SD to Mike and Vicki (Murray) Edlund.  He attended Lead High School.

He loved music, writing, and performing.  He was in many bands throughout his life.  He loved nature and the outdoors.  He...

Jun 27, 2024

Bryan L. Sandidge, 61, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his home in Deadwood.  There will be a Celebration of Life for Bryan at 4:00 PM, Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Deadwood VFW.

Bryan Lynn Sandidge was born March 6, 1963, to Bruce and Verna (Peed) Sandidge at Deadwood, where he grew up. Bryan graduated...

Jun 26, 2024

Sundi Dawn Brist, 53, Sturgis, SD passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  She fought a brave battle with stage 4 kidney failure for five years.

There will be a Family Directed Memorial Service for Sundi, Monday, 11:00 a.m., July 1, 2024, at the Newell Evangelical Church in...

Jun 26, 2024

David Alexander Campbell, 84, was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 1939, to Alexander and Catherine (Sutter) Campbell. When he was 15, he joined the Army National Guard on 21 January 1955. While in the Air Force, he launched B-52 combat sorties from the island of Guam, supporting the Vietnam War. During Dave's time in the...

Jun 26, 2024

Jace Andrew Edlund, 37, passed away on June 26, 2024 in Lead, SD.

He was born on October 30, 1986 in Deadwood, SD, to Mike and Vicki (Murray) Edlund.  He graduated Lead-Deadwood High School in 2005.

He was very artistic.  He loved drawing, writing, and making things.  He loved his family and friends and always...

Jun 25, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bourk was born on September 14th, 1945, in Wall, South Dakota, to Donald Pascoe and Anna Donner. She was the fifth of six children. Betty grew up on a little farm North of Wall. In her high school years, she and her sister, Lila were sent to Lodi, California, to live with their aunts,...

Jun 19, 2024

Darlene Joy Brassfield, 87, New Underwood, SD, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society New Underwood.

Darlene Joy (Gossard) Brassfield was born on August 27, 1936, to Harold and Gladys (Hackens) Gossard. She was their second child of six. Darlene grew up in the Viewfield area, on or around...

Jun 17, 2024

Bill Bosley, 93, passed away June 17, 2024, at Heartland Senior Living, Spearfish, South Dakota.

Bill was born in Exchange, West Virginia on May 11, 1931, to Jim and Emma Mae (Westfall) Bosley. He attended Rosedale High School, graduating in 1949. During this time, he made many lifelong friendships and has remained in...

Jun 16, 2024

Allen Henning Sjovall, 79, of Nisland, SD, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the Fort Meade VA Hospital, Fort Meade, SD, following a battle with lung cancer.

Allen was born September 24, 1944, to Henning and Lillian (Frazen) Sjovall in Britton, SD.

He was the second child out...

Jun 14, 2024

Carol J. Olson, 83, of Faith, passed away unexpectantly on June 14th, 2024.  Funeral services for Carol will be at 11:00 a.m., at the Faith Community Center, Faith, South Dakota, Thursday, June 20, 2024. Interment will follow at the Monument Hill Cemetery near Mud Butte.

Carol Jean Keil was born November 30, 1940,...

Jun 12, 2024

On June 12, 2024, Joni Kay Bruch passed away after a brave battle with cancer. She spent her final moments the same way that she lived, with compassion for others, dignity, courage, and strength; and was surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice Suite in Sturgis.

Joni's journey began in Webster, South...

Jun 11, 2024

Doris Richter, 89, Sturgis, SD, passed away June 11, 2024, at Monument Health Sturgis with family at her side. Doris was born April 18, 1935, in Bennett County, SD, to Edgar and Rhoda (Jackson) Gardner. She grew up in Harding County, SD and graduated from Harding County High School in May 1953.

She...

Jun 9, 2024

Alan Dale Peterson was born June 7th, 1957, in Hawarden, Iowa, to Vernon Peterson and Doris Ann Myers. Alan moved to Illinois where he graduated from high school, worked several jobs, and moved back to South Dakota after a terrible injury causing Alan to learn how to walk, talk, and live life to his fullest capabilities. Alan...

Jun 8, 2024

Wayne S. Conklin, 80, Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Wayne Stephen Conklin was born May 13, 1944, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Oscar Conklin & Margaret Mahoney Conklin.

After military service, his dad's work...

Jun 6, 2024

Yvonne Beverly Hoeke, 88, of Lake Norden, SD, formally of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Lake Norden Avantara. A prayer service will be held on June 28 at 12:30 at Kinkade Funeral Home with burial service at Black Hills National Cemetery at 2:30 PM.

Honorary urn bearers...

Jun 6, 2024

Nancy Jean Ulrich, 61, Sturgis, SD, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born, February 17, 1963, in Deadwood, SD, a loving daughter of Chester and Mae Garrett. Nancy will be remembered for her warm heart, gentle nature, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Her favorite hobbies included...

Jun 5, 2024

Harley James Oster was born on May 14th, 1946, in Mobridge, SD to John and Irene (Pfeifle) Oster. Harley grew up in Java, SD until the family settled in Spearfish, SD. Harley graduated from Spearfish High School in 1964. He attended some college before enlisting in the US Air Force. He served in the Vietnam War and...

May 31, 2024

Marjorie Ann Waterland, 84, Spearfish, SD, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at her home.  Memorial Services for Marge will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Alzada Community Hall, Alzada, Montana. Inurnment will follow at the Little Missouri Lutheran Cemetery in Capital, MT.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the...

May 30, 2024

Edward Dean Baier, 90, of Sturgis, SD, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Ft. Meade SD.

He was born August 18, 1933, in Sturgis to Edward M. and Mary (Jorensen) Baier. Ed graduated from Rapid City Cathedral High school and served in the US Army as a...

May 27, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Jordan Finck passed away on May 27, 2024, in Spearfish, SD. Kenny was born on June 4, 1940, in Okaton, SD, to Waldo and Clara (Jordan) Finck. He was the ninth of 10 children born to them. Kenny loved his family ranch in Okaton, SD, so much that he later bought it from his parents...