Obituaries

Feb 29, 2024

Marilyn A. Bergman, 97, Rapid City, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Sturgis, SD, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living.

Services will be at Kinkade Funeral Chapel, Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior.

Interment will be in Sioux Falls, SD, at...

Feb 27, 2024

John Fay Roth, age 90, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Washington County Nursing Home in Akron, Colorado.  He was born July 19, 1933, in Haydraw, South Dakota to Albert W. Roth and Lela Pearl (Derby) Roth.

Jack spent his childhood in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is no...

Feb 27, 2024

Virgle Peter Miner, 86, went home on February 27, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Virgle was born December 26, 1937, to Vernie and Bess (Duba) Miner in Hill City, South Dakota. He lived his adventurous childhood in Piedmont, SD, until joining the navy with his twin brother, Vernie. In April 1962...

Feb 27, 2024

Ralph C. Shivers, Jr, 98, Hood River, OR passed away February 27, 2024, under Hospice Care at Fort Meade Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Graveside Services with military honors will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 7.  Family will meet at Kinkade Funeral Chapel at 1:30...

Feb 27, 2024

Dennis William Nelson, 81, of Rapid City, SD, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. No service is planned at this time.

Feb 26, 2024

Bill Dale Jones was born October 4, 1938, to Charlotte (Orr) and Frank Jones of rural Sturgis, South Dakota.  He died peacefully at his home on the family ranch with his family by his side on February 26, 2024, after an extremely short bout of cancer.

Bill grew up on the Alkali Divide...

Feb 26, 2024

G. James Dague, of Nisland, SD, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at Monument Health Sturgis hospital in Sturgis, SD.

James was born in Pierre, SD to Matilda and Milford Dague. He was the oldest of four children: a brother Duane, and sisters Louise and Janice; who all grew up on a ranch near Faulkton, SD. The family...

Feb 21, 2024

Robert "Mike" Slider, 68, of Belle Fourche, SD, passed away on February 21, 2024, in Hospice at the VA Black Hills Health Care, Fort Meade, SD.

Mike was born in Custer, SD, on September 16, 1955.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Lipp; sister, Juanita Lipp; and brother, Troy Lipp.

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Feb 21, 2024

Chester "Leon" Huckins, 75, Sturgis, SD, passed away February 21, 2024, at Sturgis Monument Hospital.

Leon was born to Verna Jean and Percy Carmon Huckins at their home in Hulett, Wyoming on February 12, 1949. In 1967 he graduated from Hulett High School. He played on the high school football team and loved...

Feb 20, 2024

David R. Schuman, 79, Whitewood, SD, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Avantara Mountain View, Rapid City, SD.

David was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Clarence Paul and Enid (Vought) Schuman on February 24, 1944. He served in the US Air Force as a Barracks Chief, a Life Support Supervisor, and OJT Manager....

Feb 20, 2024

Samantha Havenner, 20, West Haven, Utah left us far too early, on the evening of Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Samantha "Sam" Havenner was born on January 28, 2004, to parents Jennifer and Charles Havenner and her brother Thomas, in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Sam enjoyed traveling the world with...

Feb 20, 2024

Our beloved daughter and sister, Constance "Connie" Ford, so sweet and genuine, passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 50. She fought long and hard, enjoying the little things in life as they should be. Her family meant the most to her, and throughout her life, those who she met as friends soon became...

Feb 19, 2024

It is with great sadness and love that we mourn the passing of Dwight Thomas Gray of Belle Fourche, S.D. on February 19, 2024, at 71 years of age. His battle with cancer was long and difficult at times, but he showed great courage and strength in facing his toughest challenges.

Dwight, better...

Feb 18, 2024

Bonnie Jean (Luther) McGinnis, 93, of Deadwood, SD, and Wisner, NE, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 18, 2024, in Carlsbad, CA.

Our family deeply appreciates your love, prayers, and condolences during this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Bonnie McGinnis' memory to the Spearfish Canyon Volunteer Firefighters' Association Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-in-loving-memory-of-bonnie-mcginnis 

Born in Wisner, NE, on July...

Feb 12, 2024

Vance Ray Hawley, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2024, at the age of 39 at Monument Health in Rapid City. Vance was born in Rapid City, SD, on February 15, 1984, to Connie Lou Haines and Roger Ray Hawley. Vance's life was defined by his devotion to family, his...

Feb 11, 2024

Sharon Swesey, 81, of Spearfish passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare in Spearfish, SD.  Per her request cremation has taken place.

Sharon Swesey was born December 3, 1942, in Whitewood, SD, to Michael and Fern Peterson.  She was raised in Whitewood, where she attended school thru the 8th grade.  ...

Feb 10, 2024

Paul Ray Marrs was born on November 24, 1955, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Ray and Alice Marrs.  Paul was the oldest of four siblings, Annette, Dan, and Kari, and grew up on the family ranch on Whitewood Creek, South Dakota where he lived for his entire life.

Paul started his education in...

Feb 9, 2024

Rodlan M. Walgamuth, 46, Belle Fource, SD, passed away at his home on February 9, 2024.

Humble, sweet and gentle, Rod was one of a kind. Talented and creative, he loved experiencing life which led him to hold various jobs throughout his life. From corrections officer at CABH to operating and managing a...

Feb 8, 2024

Jan Steinle, 73, of Sturgis, SD, died Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Jan was born in Winner, SD, on October 13, 1950. She was the oldest of four children born to Warren and Joyce (Siegmund) Astleford.  Jan grew up on the family ranch northwest of White River, SD. She loved horses and especially enjoyed...

Feb 7, 2024

Roberta M. (Morman) Mollman was born June 12, 1934, in Hebron, ND, to Robert and Eva Morman.  She was the eldest of 11 children raised on a farm in Haymarsh, ND.  Roberta first met her husband, Wally Mollman, while attending St. Mary's Catholic School in Richardton, ND. Roberta married Wally on June 3, 1953, in Haymarsh, ND.  ...