Aaron Larry Leetch
Nov 4, 2013
Aaron Larry Leetch, 42, Piedmont, died Monday, November 4, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 11, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Piedmont with Pastor Karl Kroger officiating. Burial will follow at the Piedmont Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Gerry and Matt Leetch of Piedmont; son, Drake Leetch of Piedmont;...
David Thomas Wall
Nov 1, 2013
Dave (David Thomas) Wall, 74, of Sturgis, SD, and Wright, WY, passed away November 1, 2013 at the VA Black Hills Health Care System at Fort Meade following a nearly 2 month struggle with post operative complications after lung surgery on September 10, 2013. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel...
Don Ray Katsch
Nov 1, 2013
Don Ray Katsch, 86, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013, at the Veteran's Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born in Hot Springs, SD, on May 30, 1927, to Jess and Vida Fern Katsch. Don served his Country in the Army during World War II then returned home to work with heavy equipment in construction....
Verena Gassner Critser
Oct 31, 2013
On Thursday, October 31, 2013, Verena Gassner Critser, 88, of Sturgis, South Dakota entered into eternal peace, with her family by her side, at the Sturgis Hospital. Verena Gassner Critser was born on August 16, 1925 in Zurich, Switzerland to Elsa Siegrist Gassner and Walter Paul Gassner. As she grew to womanhood, Verena helped "Papa" at their fruit market. She...
Verlyn Deloris Wakefield
Oct 31, 2013
UVALDE, TX - Our beloved mother, Verlyn Deloris Wakefield of Uvalde, TX and formerly of Sturgis, SD, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on October 31, 2013. She passed away peacefully in the home of Richard and Deloris Helsel at the age of 97. Verlyn was born in Wasta, SD to Hal and Helen Wheaton on December 28,...
Linda Kay Wenger
Oct 29, 2013
Gillette, WYLinda Kay Wenger, 61, of Devils Tower died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with cancer. Linda was born April 27, 1952, to Charles and Harriett Duke in Casper. She joined a big sister, Maralee, to complete their family. Linda grew up in Casper and attended Casper Schools, she graduated from Kelly...
John Everett Otten
Oct 28, 2013
John Everett Otten, age 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday October 28, 2013, in Sturgis, SD. John was born to John (Jack) and Nina (Johnson) Otten March 5, 1931, in Erwin, SD. He grew up in Estelline, SD, with four sisters and graduated from high school in 1949. He was an avid sportsman enjoying...
Charlotte Ann Bethea
Oct 28, 2013
Charlotte Ann Bethea, 66, Newell, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at her residence near Newell. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Austin Auditorium at the Newell High School with Pastor Roger Monson officiating. Burial will be at a later date. A memorial has been established to the South Dakota Rancher Relief Fund. Charlotte...
Mary Lucille Prestjohn
Oct 26, 2013
Mary, 86, passed away peacefully with family on October 26, 2013, at her home in McKinney, TX. Mary was a devoted Christian woman who dedicated her life to serving others. She loved spending time with family and friends, traveling, sewing, and gardening. Born Mary Lucille Nelson in Deadwood, SD, on May 3, 1927, to Albert and Julia (Stolnack) Nelson,...
Adam James Engel
Oct 26, 2013
Adam James Engel, Age 38, Sturgis, died Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Adam was born March 10, 1975, in Sturgis to Paul R. Engel and Patricia J. (Hehn) Engel. He grew up in Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis Brown High School on May 29, 1994. Adam married Shyla Nohava on August 31, 2002, in Sturgis...
Gary A. Moore
Oct 24, 2013
Sturgis, SD - Gary Anthony Moore, 69, of Sturgis, SD, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at his residence. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era from 1964 to 1969. Survivors include his wife, Laurel Moore, Sturgis; three sons, Anthony Moore, California, Jason LaNoue, and Joseph (Talia) Prinz, both of Omaha, NE; two daughters, Jennifer Prinz, Omaha, NE,...
Virgie Louise Gehlbach
Oct 23, 2013
Belle Fourche - Virgie L. Gehlbach, 90 of Belle Fourche, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Judy's Assisted Living in Belle Fourche. Survivors include a son, James (Loraine) Gehlbach, Cottagville, SC; three daughters, Frances (Martin) Staiger, Virginia Beach, VA, Donna Gehlbach, Moncks Corner, SC, and Charlotte (Ken) Flatmoe, Cartersville, GA and formerly of Sturgis, SD.; a brother, Pete Parker, Port...
Charles Garland Faison
Oct 23, 2013
Charles Garland Faison, 74, Rapid City, SD, passed away at his home on October 23, 2013.
Charles was born in North Carolina to Vernon G. and Mary Dell (Rudd) Faison. He served in the US Air Force during Vietnam and is inurned at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
Johanna "Ria" M. Peep
Oct 22, 2013
SPEARFISH, SD - Johanna Maria Antonia Peep (Ria), 93 of Spearfish, passed away quietly in her sleep on October 22, 2013. Ria was born June 13, 1920 in Schoonhoven, (Holland) Netherlands to Johannis and Johanna (vanHonsewijk)Wewer. Ria was the oldest of seven children. Her family moved several times while she was growing up and it was while living in Doorn,...
Greg Allan Baier
Oct 21, 2013
Greg Allan Baier, 35 of Belle Fourche, died Monday, October 20, 2013, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on May 2, 1978, in Sturgis, SD, to Donna Baier (Rottenbucher) and Gary Baier, and was a graduate of Sturgis High School in 1996. Greg had a passion for football and loved to play the game in...
Shirley Jeanne Menzel
Oct 20, 2013
Shirley Jeanne Menzel, 91, of Spearfish, SD, and formerly of Dupree, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the Spearfish Regional Hospital. Visitation will be Friday, October 25, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in Spearfish. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the...
Gary Preston Babb
Oct 20, 2013
Sheepmen lost a staunch supporter with the passing of Gary Babb, 72, into the care of his Shepherd, after losing his battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at the Austin Auditorium in Newell with Rev. Marcia Brennan officiating. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to...
Betty Margaret Park
Oct 19, 2013
Betty M. Park, 89, Rapid City, died Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Fountain Springs Healthcare with added care provided by Hospice of the Hills. Betty was born May 1, 1924, at her family home outside of Amboy, Minnesota, to Hope (Hazel) and Corliss Grover. She attended elementary school at Sterling Township and graduated from Amboy High School. She attended...
Marietta Kimball
Oct 17, 2013
Marietta Kimball, 89, of Newell, South Dakota passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the David M. Dorsett Health Care Center in Spearfish, SD. Marietta Alexander was born November 16, 1923 in Sturgis, SD to Earl & Elsie (Wood) Alexander of Vale, S.D. She married Garrett Kimball on November 14, 1942 while he was on furlough from the Army...
Arlow Alvin Gehrke
Oct 16, 2013
Arlow A. Gehrke, 71, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at the Fort Meade VA Hospice Medical Center after a courageous battle of esophageal cancer. Arlow was born February 10, 1942, at the Alsleben homestead in Minnesota. Arlow attended high school in Stewart, MN, and was confirmed in the Lutheran Church. At the ripe age of 18, he left...
