Obituaries

Dec 10, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mitch Jeffery, a cherished cowboy, loving father, grandfather, partner, and a respected member of the Sturgis, South Dakota community. Mitchell Lynn Jeffery passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City, SD.

Mitch...

Dec 9, 2023

Carlyn Gidget Kegley, 64, passed away peacefully this Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Monument Hospital after a short but strong fight against pancreatic cancer.

She had a love of butterflies, elephants, owls, and lighthouses. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting handmade items, such as painted bags and wood, as well as homemade...

Dec 8, 2023

Walter James Dean O'Rourke, 36, of Sturgis, SD, took his final ride on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Walter "JD" O'Rourke was born February 14th, 1987, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Rick and Tracy O'Rourke.  He grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota and graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in...

Dec 7, 2023

Lawrence A. Sullivan, 72, of Deadwood, SD, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home.

Lawrence Allan Sullivan was born October 3, 1951, to John L. and Donna J. (Johnson) Sullivan at Sutherland, Nebraska.  Larry grew up on a farm near Wallace, NE, graduating from Wallace High School in 1969.  He then attended college for a...

Dec 6, 2023

IC2/SGT Steven Mike Lehi United States Navy & Reserve USS Whetstone LSD-27 USS Tacoma PG-92 Army National Guard – SD & NE

Steven M. Lehi was born to Michael W. and Lillian R. (Stark) Lehi May 8, 1950 in Sturgis, SD. He died at home in Hot Springs, SD, November 29, 2023. A full military...

Dec 5, 2023

For apart of us went with you on the day God called you home. Alexander "Alex" Arguello, Jr., 83, of Sioux Falls, SD, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center.

Alex loved his fishing, football, playing his guitar and singing.

His favorite saying for just about...

Dec 4, 2023

Heaven has a new Elvis singer.  Sidney Pulaski (Daddy-o to James) passed away on December 4, 2023, at Ft. Meade, SD, VA.  after a courageous battle with a brain injury.  He was surrounded by family.  He grew up in Michigan and Wisconsin.  He moved quite a bit with the military but made his "home' South Dakota.  Sid...

Nov 29, 2023

Billie Jo was born in Casper, Wyoming, on July 10, 1970. Billie Jo succumbed to pancreatic cancer. She fought a great fight. She moved to Rapid City to finish her life with her pride and joy, her son, Cody Bauman. She often stated she found her happy place. I believe it was divine providence that she died...

Nov 29, 2023

Teena Marie Sigman, 65, of Sturgis, SD, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Monument Health Spearfish hospital.

Teena Sigman was born December 7, 1957, in Deadwood SD to Jim and Peggy (Horton) Sigman. At the age of 5 she attended the Crippled Children's Hospital and School in Sioux Falls, SD. In 1965, Teena...

Nov 26, 2023

Heaven has a new cowboy, Martin August Luedtke, 98, passed away on a beautiful Sunday morning, November 26, 2023, at the Ft. Meade, SD, VA, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

He was born on October 4, 1925, in Bemidji, MN, to August and Maude (Wright) Luedtke. He had a twin, Marvin, and...

Nov 22, 2023

Roger Bowman Stone, 90, of Sturgis, SD, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Monument Health Sturgis hospital.

Roger Stone was born in Alcester, SD, on October 10, 1933, to Bowman and Helen (Slocum) Stone. Raised in Elk Point, he joined the US Army in 1953 and served two years on active duty...

Nov 20, 2023

Norma Mae Howard, 67, Sturgis, S.D., passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at Monument Health Sturgis hospital.

Norma Mae Albert was born December 26, 1955, to Robert (Bob) and Barbara Albert in Cody, Wyoming. In 1971, Norma moved with her family to Casper, WY, where she finished her education, graduating from Natrona County...

Nov 20, 2023

Wiley Orr, 55, of Newell, SD, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on November 20, 2023. Wiley was a jack of all trades. From fixing cars to construction to cooking, he could do just about anything. He had a laugh that one can never forget and could often be found telling stories while enjoying a Budweiser in...

Nov 18, 2023

Robert Arnold Alfson, 80, of Rapid City, SD, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City.

Robert A. Alfson was born to Kenneth and Fern (Klassy) Alfson on April 28, 1943, at Chester, SD.  He was raised in the Madison area, where he attended school graduating from Madison...

Nov 14, 2023

Tom Hunt, 87, of Sturgis, SD, passed away on November 14, 2023, at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on March 6, 1936, in Sturgis, SD, and was a lifetime resident.

In elementary school Tom attended the St. Martin's Catholic School through 2nd grade.  Tom graduated from...

Nov 13, 2023

Vernon "Andy" Howie, 74, of Newell, SD, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Fort Meade VA hospital.

Andy was born to Raymond and Georgia Howie on May 30, 1949. He grew up in White Owl, SD.

Andy worked in the Oil fields, was...

Nov 10, 2023

Brett Deon Sneesby, 59, of Rapid City, SD, died Friday, November 10, 2023, in Rapid City, SD.

Brett Deon Sneesby was born on April 25, 1964, in Sturgis, SD, to Marvin and Dale Dianne (Brown) Sneesby. He was raised in South Dakota, and California, but he graduated at Sturgis Brown High School with...

Nov 9, 2023

Kathy Ann (Byrne) Wood was born in Mobridge, SD, on October 26, 1946, to Bob and Ruth (Dearborn) Byrne. She joined older siblings: Pat, Jim, Larry, Tom, and sister Ramona. Kathy described her family with lots of love and faith. Most every story included how well her brothers stuck up for her and always having her back...

Nov 7, 2023

Richard Lloyd Graves, Sr. was born November 26, 1933, in Grand Island, Nebraska and died November 7, 2023, at the Fort Meade VA Hospital in Sturgis, SD, surrounded by his loving family.

His early years were spent in Bijou Hills, SD, and later moved to the family farm in Reliance, SD. He graduated...

Nov 4, 2023

Deborah Lynn Schaaf, 76, of New Underwood, SD, died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Deb was born June 13, 1947, at Grand Coulee Dam, Washington to Carl and Lucille (Smith) Cramer. Active was the only word to describe her with three older brothers while spending time flying with...