Obituaries

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...

May 27, 2024

Barbara Jane Hotaling, 80, Box Elder, SD, passed away, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  Committal services will be 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD. Visitation to begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, SD.

May 25, 2024

Joseph "Joe" James Weiers, 70, Rapid City, SD, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, near his home.  Per Joe's request, there will be a private family graveside service on May 31, 2024, at Black Hills National Cemetery.  Following the private service join his family for a Celebration of life from 2-5 p.m. at the Deadwood VFW, located...

May 19, 2024

Clara Arline (Moos) Metzger went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, May 19, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones following a recent health condition.

Clara was born to Christ and Katie (Wagner) Moos on September 30, 1941, in Morton County, North Dakota, with her 7 siblings where she attended school and...

May 19, 2024

Robert Eugene Roush, Sr., 89, of Sturgis, SD, died Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Sturgis, SD. No services are being planned at this time.

May 19, 2024

Virginia DePriest, 92, passed away on May 19th, 2024, in Sturgis, South Dakota. She was the wife of Leland DePriest. They shared 69 years of marriage together.

Virigina was born in Indianola, Nebraska on January 5th, 1932. She was the daughter of LT and Alice Carpenter. She graduated from Sargent High School and...

May 18, 2024

Randy J. Fredericksen, 73, Lead, SD, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Lead-Deadwood Monument Hospital, Deadwood, SD.

Visitation for Randy will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.

Funeral Services for Randy will be at 2:00 PM, on Friday, May 24, 2024,...

May 13, 2024

Clifford Wayne Roper was born on June 14th, 1949, and passed away peacefully at his home on May 13th, 2024, in Sturgis, South Dakota. Cliff was born to Earl and Emma "Billie" Roper in Mojave, California. The second youngest in a still growing family, Cliff was brought up with three older brothers: Bill, Ken, and Chuck. Along...

May 13, 2024

Thomas Joseph McDermott, 101 years old, passed away May 13, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Apache Junction, AZ, where he would say in the dining room every morning, "They have the best breakfast on this side of Heaven!". He was born at Mud Butte, SD, to Jack and Bridgette (Fox) McDermott. Tommie was the nineth of eleven...

May 12, 2024

LeRoy James Harrington gained his wings and left this Earth on May 12, 2024.

He was born March 7, 1951, to Peter Eugene and Lois (Day) Harrington.  He grew up on the ranch East of Piedmont, LeRoy attended two years of college at SDSU then returned home to help his dad and eventually...

May 11, 2024

Marie Ellen (Erickson) Jones, 82, of Sturgis, SD, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD.

Marie Ellen (Erickson) Jones was born October 18, 1941, to Edward and Nora (Johnson) Erickson in Watertown, South Dakota.  She grew up on the family farm near Ortley, South Dakota.  ...

May 11, 2024

Richard Lloyd Moss, 83, of Rapid City, SD, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home in Rapid City, SD.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, SD, with visitation one hour prior to services.

Richard was born in...

May 9, 2024

Donna Marie Auer, 67, Whitewood, SD, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at her home under hospice care.  At her request, cremation has taken place, and no immediate services are planned.

Donna was born December 8, 1956, at Sturgis, SD to Balthasar "Jack" and Rosalie (Hayes) Hopfinger.  Donna was raised in the Sturgis...