Edward "Ed" Glen Joens
Jan 28, 2025
Ed was born on July 14,1968 at St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD. He was born to Ronald and Judy (Vansickel) Joens. He spent the first part of his life in Fort Pierre before he and his parents moved to Sturgis in October 1969. He lived in Sturgis until he was 2, then he and his parents moved to...
Debra J Price
Jan 26, 2025
Debra Jean Price, 66, passed away January 26, 2025, under hospice care at Avantara Mountain View Nursing Home in Rapid City.
Deb was born on May 31, 1958, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Wesley and Evelyn (Linton) Richardson. Growing up Deb lived in Great Falls, Montana, Lead, SD and then to the Newell area. She married...
Ardell Lucille Benbo
Jan 26, 2025
Ardell Benbo, 89, passed away January 26, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
She will not be playing cards on Saturday.
Frieda Irene Waterson
Jan 25, 2025
Frieda Vainio Waterson, age 99, passed away on January 25, 2025, at Weston County Manor, Newcastle, Wyoming, where she had been a resident for several years.
Frieda was born January 4, 1926, in Lead, South Dakota, to Werner and Lydia (Anderson) Vainio. Her father was a Finnish immigrant, and her mother was also Finnish and was a...
Cheryll Jenniges-Wells
Jan 24, 2025
Cheryll Ann Fleming Wells was born on May 13, 1952, in Hot Springs, South Dakota. She was raised in a one room farmhouse along with her two younger brothers. Cheryll was a child of the land, growing up making mud pies and playing on the farm. As a teenager, she waitressed at Maverick Junction, east of Hot Springs. In...
William Thomas Snow
Jan 24, 2025
William Thomas (Bill) Snow, 76, of Whitewood, SD, formerly of Cody, WY, was called home to Heaven on January 24th, 2025. Born on June 22nd, 1948, in Painesville, Ohio to Searle and Evelyn Jean Thomas Snow, Bill was the treasured younger brother of Susan (Snow) Wolfkill - at least that was his story. A Vietnam era veteran, Bill proudly...
Steven Dennis Geyer
Jan 22, 2025
Steven Dennis Geyer was born on January 8, 1954, in Kingsbury, SD to parents; Rudolph (Rudy) and Helga Geyer. He attended school in SD and Indiana, graduating from high school in Indiana. Steven returned to SD to attend college at BH State University. He pursued his career in restaurant management which took him to many different states.
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John Havrum Cram
Jan 19, 2025
John Havrum Cram passed away on January 19, 2025, in Rapid City, SD. He was born on July 4, 1945, to Albert and Esther Havrum Cram in Rapid City, SD. John's older sister, Mary, and they resided outside of Castlerock, SD. When Mary and John entered school, the family moved to Newell, SD. John graduated from Newell High School...
Amanda Mary Dutton
Jan 17, 2025
Amanda Mary Dutton (39) of Tempe, Arizona passed away peacefully at her home on January 17, 2025. Born to Mel and Marcia Dutton on April 26,1985 in Spearfish, South Dakota, Amanda's vibrant spirit blossomed in Faith where she attended school for 13 years. She excelled in basketball, volleyball, and track. She was also involved in school plays, yearbook, chorus,...
Walter J. Price
Jan 16, 2025
Walter Joseph Price was born on March 21,1923 to Joe & Ida Price, joining 3 older brothers, Graydon, Stanley, & Maldwin, and two older sisters, Elsie & Olive. Sister Opal and brother Harley followed. Walt attended East Pine School near Opal, graduating from Faith High School in 1941. After graduation, he worked for area ranchers.
On February...
Doris L. Venekamp
Jan 14, 2025
Doris L. Venekamp, 95, of Spearfish, SD., passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025.
Doris was born on December 30, 1929 to Lloyd and Lorraine Cross in Presho, SD where she grew up with her 12 siblings. She attended the country school, where she finished 8th grade. Later in life she went on to study for and...
Gerald "Chic" Lawrence
Jan 13, 2025
Gerald "Chic" Lawrence May 23, 1956 – January 13, 2025
Gerald "Chic" Lawrence was born in Igloo, South Dakota on May 23, 1956, to Art and Venie (Gunville) Lawrence and was called home to his eternal rest on Monday, January 13, 2025. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, and was welcomed into heaven by...
Justin William Hogen
Jan 13, 2025
Justin William Hogen, 51, passed away January 13, 2025, at his home in Newell, South Dakota.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Dale and Kathy Hogen; brother, Tyler Hogen; and nephew, Eli Myers.
Justin was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Peterson; and his sister, Misty Hogen.
Private family services...
Thora Beryle Price
Jan 11, 2025
Thora Beryle (Imsland) Price was born on June 13,1927 to Martin & Malena Imsland near Edson, SD. She joined two older sisters, Vally & Oasa, followed by brother Theodore (Ted) a couple of years later. Thora attended Edson School and graduated from Faith High School in 1945.
On February 27, 1945, Thora married Walter Price in Broadus,...
Evelyn Ruth Merrill
Jan 10, 2025
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Psalm 116:15
Evelyn Ruth Malmborg-Criss-Merrill, beloved sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, was born on December 31, 1933, in Tilden, Nebraska, to Gus and Leona Malmborg. She passed away peacefully at home on January 10,...
Jerry Huffman
Jan 9, 2025
Jerry Huffman, 89, passed away on January 9, 2025 at the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. Jerry was born in Spearfish, SD on February 5, 1935 to Carl and Hazel Martin (Smith) Huffman, one of eight siblings.
Jerry joined the Marines and was enlisted from 1951 to 1954. He fought in the Korean War and was an...
Marlyce Jeanne Huyck
Jan 9, 2025
Marlyce Jeanne Huyck, age 88, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.
Marlyce was born January 28, 1936, in Sioux Falls, SD, the daughter of H.P. and Vi (Norton) Hirtes. She attended school in Brookings, SD and graduated from Brookings High School in 1954 and Northern State Teachers College in...
Stan Johnson
Jan 9, 2025
Stan M Johnson, 76 passed away January 9, 2025 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center.
Graveside services will be Friday, January 17, 2025, at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Stan was born on December 18, 1948, to Ernest and Alice (Anderson) Johnson in Watertown, South Dakota. Stan was the youngest of three, joining his sisters Margie...
Margaret Lisa Perry
Jan 8, 2025
Margaret "Lisa" Perry was born September 26,1944 and passed away at her home on January 8, 2025. She lived her life on the 7-11 ranch in Custer County, where she was the half-owner. She loved her valley and her animals. Ranching was her whole life no matter if it was good or bad.
She liked to travel...
Joshua Josiah Running
Jan 8, 2025
Joshua Josiah Running, age 25 years, of Spearfish South Dakota, passed away January 8, 2025 at Monument Health Hospital. Joshua was born October 31st 1999, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Peter John and Mary (Miller) Running. Joshua enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and skiing at Terry Peak with family and friends. Joshua also enjoyed playing video...
