Betty Grace West
May 3, 2026
Betty Grace West passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Monument Health on May 3rd, 2026.
Betty was born to Harold and Fern Work on January 28, 1930 in Fairview, South Dakota and was the 3rd oldest of 10 children.
She married Max D. Rogers on December 2, 1947, and they had three children; Linda L. Rogers, Chris Rogers and Patty...
Pamela "Pam" Jeanne Woods
Apr 30, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Jeanne Woods (Barton), age 75, passed away on April 30, 2026, in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Pam was born on November 17, 1950, in Rapid City, South Dakota. She carried her roots with her throughout her life, even as she built a successful career as a business owner in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Pam was known not only for her strong work...
Dee Ann Marie Roth
Apr 29, 2026
DeeAnn Marie Roth left this world on April 27, 2026. DeeAnn was born to Sandrine and Camille (Bachand) Bertolotto on January 18, 1945.
DeeAnn grew up on the family farm in Bear Butte Valley with her siblings Louis (Tina) Bertolotto, David Bertolotto, Eugene Bertolotto, Sandra (Tom) Lehman, and Robert (Karen) Bertolotto. DeeAnn and Albert Roth Jr, were married at the Grace...
Drew I. Miller
Apr 28, 2026
Drew Miller, 36, of Pierre passed away on April 28th, 2026 in Pierre.
A memorial brunch will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, at Drifter's.
Drew was born in Pierre, South Dakota on September 25, 1989, to Judy Wegner and Kirk Miller. A true child of the prairie, her childhood was defined by swimming and camping...
Steven Alan Carlson
Apr 18, 2026
Steve Alan Carlson of Newcastle, Wy was born on January 4, 1961, in Ballard, WA, to Arthur Carlson and Beatrice Carlson (Geidl).
Steve, 65, passed away in Rapid City, SD on April 18, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Steve proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Following his service, he built yachts, was a handyman,...
Richard Lee Archuleta
Apr 17, 2026
Richard Lee Archuleta, 81, of Piedmont, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held on June 20, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Piedmont American Legion.
Richard was born on May 14, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, to Richard and Adeline Archuleta. He grew up alongside three sisters...
William Andrew Redman
Apr 16, 2026
In Loving Memory
A Life Remembered and Celebrated: William “Bill” Andrew Redman
William “Bill” Andrew Redman, born on April 20, 1947, in Elgin, North Dakota, and passed away peacefully at home on 4/16/2026.
Bill grew up on the Redman family farm in Heil, North Dakota, sparking a lifelong love of farming, entrepreneurship, and the land. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1965....
Michael John Van Woerkom
Apr 14, 2026
Mike Van Woerkom lived a BIG life. Standing at an impressive 6’9” tall, he had huge bear paws for hands that could often be found holding the tiniest of babies or multiple littles in his big lap. He had a big ol’ smile that only got bigger as he either teased someone for “being so short” or pranked his closest...
Elsie Marie Woodard
Apr 14, 2026
Elsie Marie Palander was born June 10, 1937 to Carmelita and Carl Palander, the third of four children on a homestead 12 miles north of Murdo, South Dakota in the same room her father had been born in 36 years earlier. She and her three siblings attended the Highland School each through the eighth grade, being taught by their mother,...
Betty Mae Ryan
Apr 14, 2026
Betty Mae Ryan, 89, Lead, SD passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Edgewood Healthcare, Spearfish. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 8, at Mountain Lawn Cemetery near Lead. Followed immediately by at Celebration of Life at the Trinity United Methodist Church Community Center.
Betty Mae Holt was born at Belle Fourche on May 14, 1936 to...
Jerry Lee Walker
Apr 12, 2026
Jerry Lee Walker, 79, passed away on April 12, 2026, at his home in Gillette, WY, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy battle with PSP.
Jerry was born on August 26, 1946, in Spearfish, SD to Austin and Edith (Fletcher) Walker. Jerry was raised on the family ranch near Alzada, MT, where he attended country school as a child and...
Fern Jean Stuart
Apr 10, 2026
Fern J. Stuart, 91, Rapid City, SD passed away Friday, April 10, at St. Martin Village, Unity Place.
Fern Jeanette Stuart was born June 30, 1934 at Hettinger, ND to Cornelius and Ruth (Fredlund) LeFebre. She was raised at Lodgepole, attending grade school at Fredlund Country School, before attending Hettinger High School, graduating in 1952. In 1956 she married Gordon Loper....
Matt Bedney
Apr 9, 2026
Matt Bedney, known by many as a dreamer; pushed those around him to dream even bigger. He left the world the morning of April 9, 2026. The loss of the love of his life left a place in his heart nothing could fill. He persevered through many years despite the loss of his soulmate and debilitating chronic pain and depression.
He...
Patrick R. Cleland
Apr 9, 2026
Pat passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 65 after a short battle with prostate cancer. Pat was born on March 29, 1961, in Chamberlain, South Dakota to Floyd and Esther (Erikson) Cleland.
Pat grew up in Sturgis, SD and graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 1979. Throughout his adult life he worked in several different places...
Edward Anton Simpson
Apr 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce that Edward Simpson went home to Jesus on April 9th 2026 due to complications from lung disease.
Ed was born in Rapid City in 1954 to Harold and Ann Simpson (Zacher). He served in the US Navy from 1972-1978 and again from 1986-2001.
After his initial service, he returned to Rapid City where he met...
Simon "Sam" Kopp
Apr 6, 2026
Simon “Sam” Kopp passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, in the Rapid City Hospital.
Sam was born on September 2, 1941, in Grant County, ND, the son of Mike and Verna (Ternes) Kopp. After growing up on the family farm west of Shields, he left to work at the Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, SD, where he raised his family.
Sam...
Ronald Barone
Apr 5, 2026
Dr. Ronald Eugene Barone, D.C. May 21, 1944 – April 5, 2026
Dr. Ronald Eugene Barone, D.C., 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, a fitting and meaningful day for a man whose life was grounded in faith, healing, and the promise of renewal.
Ron was born on May 21, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Margaret...
Lola Purl Killam
Apr 5, 2026
Lola killam, 83 passed away April 5, 2026 in Rapid City, SD. She was born in Rapid city SD March 18, 1943 to Henry and Helen Killam. She is survived by a brother Daniel and 2 sisters Linda Manwarren and Jean Mailloux. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers Herbert, Douglas and Stanley.
Kevin A. Forrester
Apr 5, 2026
Kevin A. Forrester passed away on April 5, 2026, at the age of 58, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family, who cared for him at home during his final days.
Kevin was born on September 3, 1967, to Darrel and Mary (Maher) Forrester in Deadwood, South Dakota. Kevin was raised in Sturgis and...
Patricia K. Timm
Apr 4, 2026
Patricia K. Timm, 63, passed away April 9, 2026.
Full obituary and service information is pending.
