Leonard "Lenny" Hotchkin
Jul 2, 2026
Leonard "Lenny" Leon Hotchkin gained his wings and went home with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Born on April 26, 1974, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Dennis and Janice Hotchkin, Lenny grew up alongside his siblings, Dennis, Crystal, and Tina. From childhood mischief to adult life, the four shared an unbreakable bond. Lenny spent his school years in South...
Louise Dorothy Hess
Jul 2, 2026
Louise Dorothy Hess, 79, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 2, 2026, at Edgewood Healthcare.
Louise was born on October 25, 1946, to Dorothy and Harry Langmaack in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. After graduating from Herman High School, she attended nursing school in Fergus Falls. In every place that she lived and worked, her passion for...
Jamie Raeanne Pettis
Jun 30, 2026
Jamie Raeanne Pettis was born in San Diego, CA. on December 10, 1993. She came into the world with a chattering cry that seemingly didn’t stop for several years. That cry developed into a contagious laugh that could defeat unhappiness held by anyone around her. From birth to her passing, Jamie is best described as a beautiful ball of chaos.
Jamie...
Barbara Ann Mattson
Jun 26, 2026
Barbara Ann Mattson, 84, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Muley Hill Lodge at 20829 Mattson Lane, located just outside of Deadwood.
Barb was born in Deadwood on December 17, 1941, to Frank and Ruth (Clarke) Rachetto. She grew up working hard...
Sherri Joann Adams
Jun 26, 2026
Sherri Joann Adams, 66, of Sturgis, South Dakota passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2026. She was surrounded by her loved ones and her dogs Kobe and Dakota. Sherri was born May 30, 1960 in Cody, Wyoming to Robert and Barbara Albert. Sherri was the youngest of five children.
She is survived by her son, Cole (Angie) Burgess; sister,...
Carl "Stan" Angle
Jun 26, 2026
Stan Angle, 89, of Spearfish, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. A longtime Deadwood resident, he will be long remembered for his love of God, music, family, and the many people whose lives he touched.
Stan was born and lived in Pasadena, California, for the first eight years of...
Curtis Dally Ireland
Jun 26, 2026
Curtis Dally Ireland, 92, passed away peacefully at Monument Health Care Center in Sturgis, SD on June 26, 2026.
Curt was born on September 27, 1933 in Rapid City, SD to Curtis M. and Dorothy (Dally) Ireland.
He graduated from Rapid City High School where he was active in debate. He attended Carleton College in Northfield, MN and graduated in 1955. He...
John Edward Flahaven
Jun 21, 2026
John Edward Flahaven, 87, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on June 21, 2026. John was born on November 13, 1938, in Minot, North Dakota, to Thomas and Hazel (Frank) Flahaven. He was the youngest of seven children and attended elementary school in Wabek, North Dakota.
As a young man, John proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service,...
Helen Fern Ackerson
Jun 20, 2026
Helen Fern (Haugan) Ackerson was born on May 6, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Helmuth and Anna Pegorsch. She grew up alongside her older sister, JoAnn, with whom she shared a very close bond. The sisters loved singing together in the choir at House of Hope Church and shared a lifelong passion for horses.
Helen attended Macalester College, where she...
Alvina Bernice Hump
Jun 20, 2026
Alvina Bernice Hump, 79, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Red Scaffold, South Dakota. Inurnment will follow at the church cemetery.
Alvina Bernice (Runs After) Hump, (Zuya Waste Win), (Goes...
Louise M. Muinos Felion
Jun 19, 2026
Louise Mary Muinos Felion, 88, Belle Fourche, South Dakota, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche. Memorial services will be held Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Inurnment will follow in the Vale Cemetery.
Louise Mary Smith Muinos Felion was born September 28, 1937 to Mathew Clair and...
Lyle David Grubl
Jun 18, 2026
Lyle David Grubl, age 80, originally from Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away on June 18, 2026 in Mesa, AZ after a short illness. He was born on August 25, 1945, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Louis F and Edna V (Barnes) Grubl.
Lyle spent his early years growing up on the family ranch on the Alkali divide near Sturgis. He attended...
Marlin Connelly
Jun 17, 2026
Marlin Connelly, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected professional, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, in Sturgis, South Dakota, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on March 1, 1937, in Wall, South Dakota, Marlin lived a life marked by dedication, innovation, and a deep love for those closest to him.
Marlin’s career was distinguished by his significant contributions to...
Judith Ann Ollila
Jun 17, 2026
Judith Ann Ollila, 82, of Vale, South Dakota, passed away peacefully while holding her husband’s hand on June 17, 2026.
Judith Ann Holst was born on December 5,1943, in Sturgis, SD, to Ernest and Dora (Trigg) Holst. She arrived a little earlier than expected, so her first crib was a dresser drawer placed near the stove to keep her warm. She...
Jeryl R. Huffman
Jun 15, 2026
Jeryl (Jerry) Huffman unexpectedly left this earth at his home in Sturgis, South Dakota on June 15, 2026.
Jerry was born February 23, 1941, at Jefferson, Iowa. He grew up in his family home at Paton, Iowa, attending Paton Public Schools until graduation. He then attended Buena Vista University at Storm Lake, Iowa. He then received a draft notice from the...
Michael Robert Ingwersen
Jun 14, 2026
Michael “Mike” Robert Ingwersen, 72, left this earthly world on June 14, 2026, at the Ft. Meade VA Hospice, to the tunes of Led Zeppelin.
Mike was deeply loved by all who knew him. His humor, quick wit, and strong spirit will be dearly missed and forever remembered.
He is survived by his three daughters, Kelly (Stan), Karma (Jamie), and Emily; nine...
Bryan Allen Vansickle
Jun 14, 2026
Bryan Allen Vansickle was born on June 14, 1969 in Deadwood, South Dakota. He grew up in Sturgis with his mother, Margie, two brothers and two sisters. His father, George, passed away when Bryan was 10 months old.
He joined the United States Army after high school, and proudly served in many areas of our country and the world, including Washington...
Kimberly Kay Gehrke
Jun 13, 2026
Kimberly K. Gehrke, 63 years old, passed away on June 13, 2026.
Kim will be remembered for her strength, independence and the love she had for her two boys and three grandchildren.
Kim grew up in Black Hawk, SD. She played softball, played the guitar, sang in the choir and loved to go rock hunting. She would never pass a pile of...
Freda Mae Wilson
Jun 11, 2026
Freda Mae Wilson was born January 18, 1929, at the home of her great Aunt Betty and Jess King to Sam and Ada Simons. She grew up in Marcus, SD, where she and her six siblings attended Barada School, often riding horseback or in a wagon through the snow. The happy Simon’s home was filled with laughter, and certainly some...
