Obituaries

Apr 27, 2025

Nancy Allyn Stanton, 74, passed away in Pierre, South Dakota on April 27, 2025.

She was born in Redding, California on July 12, 1951, to Willard and Barbara (Lindstrum) Lewis.

Nancy married Kelly Stanton on February 14, 2006. She enjoyed sharing adventures with her husband of 36 years. Together they spent as much time as...

Apr 25, 2025

It's with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald Lee Saban of Sturgis, South Dakota on April 25, 2025.

Don was a man of many trades; however, the thing he would want to be known for is being a follower of Christ. Don loved to help out those in need when he could. He was...

Apr 24, 2025

Joseph L. Theberge, 75, passed away April 24, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Full obituary is pending.

Apr 23, 2025

Anna Maria Chavira, age 69, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota.

On February 21, 1956, at Japanese Hospital in Los Angeles, California, Anna made her initial debut into the world. An only child, raised by her mother, Elvira Meza, and stepfather, Anna spent her formative years playing basketball,...

Apr 22, 2025

Bryan Jeffery Westberg, 54, died peacefully at home in Whitewood, S.D., after a short fight with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his family and Pastor.  Bryan was born June 14th, 1970, in Mobridge, S.D., to Jeff and Julie Westberg. Bryan was baptized in Mobridge and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Whitewood, S.D.  He graduated from High School in Aberdeen,...

Apr 22, 2025

William (Bill) R. Orthouse age 78, beloved brother of Delton Orthouse, passed away April 22, 2025, in Rapid City, So. Dakota.

Bill is survived by his brother, Delton Orthouse and cousins, Jackie, Joe and Patti.

Born in Kearney Nebraska on January 04, 1947. Bill was in the 1965 graduating class of Cathedral High School. Upon...

Apr 18, 2025

Michael "Mike" Olsen of Deadwood, SD gave his life force back to the Universe at his home in Deadwood on April 18, 2025. He died from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born on February 1, 1956 to William "Bill" Olsen and JoAnne (Marshall) Olsen in Munchweiler an der Rodalb, Germany. At the time, Munchweiler an...

Apr 16, 2025

RICHARD CASEY SMITH ~ "Smitty" WØCOV

July 27, 1942 ~ April 16, 2025

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Apr 11, 2025

Paulette Lee Meland, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on April 11, 2025.

Paulette was born in Deadwood, SD on May 9, 1942 to Alta Smith and Damien Heinen.  Paulette attended the Sturgis School System all 12 years and graduated from High School in May, 1961.  She attended Black Hills State College at Spearfish and...

Apr 9, 2025

Shawn Maurice Fish peacefully passed away on the morning of April 9, 2025.

Shawn was born April 4, 1964, to Ralph and Doris Fish. Shawn battled Muscular Dystrophy his entire life. Which created a multitude of challenges for him. With that being said, Shawn lived his life on his terms. He always had a joke to tell,...

Apr 8, 2025

Robert Wayne Shannon, 74, of Dupree, South Dakota passed away April 8, 2025.

Robert was born May 31, 1950 to Otis "Beanie" and Alice (Olsen) Shannon in Dupree, SD. He attended school in Dupree, graduating from Dupree High School in 1969. Robert began working for the South Dakota Department of Transportation following graduation. His career with DOT...

Apr 7, 2025

Virginia "Ginger" Lou Carstensen, age 78, passed away peacefully at home in Sturgis, SD, on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1946, in Presho, SD, and remains a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Ginger went to country school in Lyman County, SD, for eight years, and graduated as the valedictorian of Presho...

Apr 6, 2025

Thomas Gerard Fischer, 58, passed away peacefully at home in Deadwood, South Dakota, on April 6, 2025. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut then moved to Brooklyn, NY at the age of 8 until moving to Deadwood in 1992. Tom was a successful private businessman and innovator who brought creativity and dedication to everything he pursued. He was deeply...

Apr 4, 2025

Jerome "Jerry," "Jer-Bear," and "Papa" Kramer was born on June 4, 1941, in Mobridge, SD, to Benedict and Susann (Traxinger) Kramer. He graduated from McLaughlin High School, where he met the love of his life, Beverly Imberi. They were married on October 17, 1964, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church.

Jerry and Beverly spent many years farming and...

Apr 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janice Jo Furrow-Glass, a truly sweet and loving woman, who passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 at the age of 73 in Rapid City, SD.

Janice was born to Robert and Henrietta Furrow in Morgantown, WV on April 17, 1951.  She proudly served in the United States Navy,...

Apr 3, 2025

Born to Emil and Bessie (Whitebread) Trohkimoinen in Deadwood, South Dakota.  He had an older sister, Hazel.

He went to elementary school at Whitewood Country School.  His family then moved to the Vale area.  Don began farming with his father at a very young age.  At the age 14, his father became very ill and Don had...

Apr 2, 2025

Richard "Dick" Auchampach, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, entered eternal peace on April 2, 2025, in the embrace of his family. He was born on June 19, 1949, to Dale and Maurine Auchampach in Brookings, SD.

He was raised in Faulkton, SD. After graduating high school, where he played as a quarterback,...

Mar 31, 2025

Dormus Ruel Vaughn, 78. of Sturgis, South Dakota passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Spearfish. Additional obituary information will be available in the next coming days.

Mar 31, 2025

Leonard "Lenny" "Torp" Torpen was born in Bowman, ND on February 11, 1948 to Kenneth and Joyce (Tiegen) Torpen. He attended grade school at Whiting, ND (south of Scranton, ND) and graduated from Scranton High School. After graduating he worked at Colloid at Gascoyne, ND.

On February 13, 1968 he enlisted in the US Army and was...

Mar 31, 2025

Aaron Tyler Buckles, 26, passed away March 31, 2025, in Gillette, Wyoming.