Obituaries

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...

Oct 21, 2024

On October 21, 2024, Patricia Freeman, age 77 of New Underwood, South Dakota, passed away.

Patricia is survived by her children; Robert (Bob) Tesch Jr (Sturgis, SD), Alisa (David) Bender (Rapid City, SD), Denny (Dawn) Tesch (Rapid City, SD). As well as her grandchildren; Kyle, Audra, Elizabeth, Sadie, Easton, and Harley and great-grandchildren; Sturgis, Lilly, and Paige....

Oct 20, 2024

Mary Jane (Haynes) Freimark, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home, Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Mary Jane was born on November 3, 1935 to Mabel and Calvin Haynes at Aniston, Alabama. At the age of 2 months the Haynes...

Oct 20, 2024

Carol Lee Hlavka was born on April 12, 1938 to Edward and Mary Rowena (Mehrhof) Hlavka at Faith, SD.

She grew up on the family homestead at Plainview, SD along with younger brothers Roger and Billy. She had fond memories of riding her horse Biscuit to the Plainview school as well as riding with her dad to...

Oct 16, 2024

Thomas Wilbur Bachand was born September 17, 1927 to Elmer Bachand and Anna (Lanouette) Bachand.  He was the fifth of five children.  He was born at home in Bear Butte Valley.  He attended grade school at Volunteer Country School and then attended high school at St. Martin's Academy in Sturgis.

Following graduation, he continued ranching and farming...

Oct 12, 2024

Larry Doil Morgan was born in Flint, Michigan on October 1,1937 to Doil and Ilene Morgan.  Larry spent his childhood in Newcastle, Wyoming where he attended school and enjoyed wrestling, eventually becoming a State Champion wrestler.  Throughout his childhood, he enjoyed time spent outdoors hunting and fishing with his dad and brother, Denny. He also had two sisters, Sharon...

Oct 11, 2024

Patricia "Patty" Ann (Collins) Austin, 79, of White Owl, SD, was promoted from this earth to the joys of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 11, 2024 after a short stay at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. She was surrounded by her family singing her to Jesus and thanking her and God because she loved...

Oct 7, 2024

Myron "Buzz" E. Deneui, 88, Spearfish, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home.  There will be a memorial visitation, Thursday, October 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis.  Private family inurnment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at...

Oct 4, 2024

Paula M. Soelzer, 68, Sturgis, SD passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Her family is planning a celebration of life on Friday, October 11th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Sturgis Park.

Paula Marine Leech was born October 21, 1955 in Rapid City to Harold "Russ" Leech and Marilyn (McFarland) Lemaster. Paula...

Oct 1, 2024

E. Thomas Jones, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Rapid City, SD.

Earl Thomas Jones was born in Goodland, Kansas on October 30, 1941. He took off from the orphanage he was in and traveled anywhere by riding the trains. He told stories of hiding on top of the car to prevent from being seen,...

Sep 30, 2024

Darlene Hagan was born February 25, 1933 at her parents homestead three miles west of Nowlin, SD to Merle and Borghild Jarman. She grew up and received her education at Nowlin School until 8th grade, and then attended Midland High school graduating in 1952.

Darlene married Clair (Dick) Hagan January 30, 1954 in Midland SD.

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Sep 29, 2024

Greg Jones, 59, of Black Hawk, SD, passed away at home on September 29, 2024 after losing his battle with cancer.

He was born in Spokane, Washington in 1965 to Vicki and Bill Tejano, later adopted by Tom Jones after he married Vicki.  He attended most of his school years in Spokane, WA....

Sep 25, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Ray Weifenbach, 75, Hot Springs, SD passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD.

Funeral Services for Ken will be at 1 PM, Monday, September 30 at the Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis, with visitation one-hour prior to the service.

Kenneth Ray Weifenbach was born...