Helen Eleanor Vandenberg
Jul 11, 2026
Helen Eleanor Vandenberg, age 93, a longtime resident of Deadwood and most recently Sturgis, SD, passed away in her home with family members by her side. Extended illness took her life on July 11th, 2026.
Born in Kettle River, MN on March 30, 1933 to parents Matti and Lulu Aijala.
A dedicated mother and housewife, she was preceeded in death by her...
Andrew J. Centofanti
Jul 11, 2026
Andrew J. Centofanti, 76, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away on July 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Andy was born on November 1, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, son of Guerino Centofanti and Josephine Ciolli Centofanti. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, first responder, outdoorsman, and loyal friend.
For 44 years, Andy shared a loving partnership with his...
Lynn Gilbert Merchen
Jul 11, 2026
Lynn Gilbert Merchen, age 85, of Newcastle, Wyoming passed away July 11, 2026 at Fort Meade VA Hospital. He was born February 10, 1941, at home in Long Valley, South Dakota, to James and Margret (Gibson) Merchen.
Lynn joined the U.S. Army in 1963 and then married Sharron Parker in 1964. To this union two children were born; Edward on December...
Debra Lee Oban
Jul 8, 2026
Debra “Tiny” Lee (Dauer) Oban, age 71, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on July 8, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1954, in Faulkton, South Dakota. Her nickname, “Tiny,” came shortly after her birth, when the doctor who delivered her jokingly told her father in the waiting room that she was “tiny”—even...
Gregory A. Disney
Jul 7, 2026
Gregory Allan Disney
February 23, 1955 – July 7, 2026
Gregory Allan Disney, 71, passed away peacefully with family at his side on July 7, 2026, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, South Dakota, following a brave battle with cancer.
Greg was born on February 23, 1955, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Lila (née Lidgett) and Keppel Disney. His early years were spent...
Laura "Jane" Knapp
Jul 6, 2026
Laura Jane Knapp was born February 1,1944, at home during a snowstorm.
Jane suffered from polio and rheumatic fever at a young age. She lived in Opal, South Dakota and went to school there, through the 8th grade.
She met John Knapp in 1952; they went together until they were married in 1961, and lived in Dunlap, Nebraska on a farm.
Their first...
Eugene Nonnast
Jul 4, 2026
Eugene Nonnast was born November 14, 1939 in Sturgis, SD to Jenny (McKenzie) Nonnast and August Nonnast. He was the 5th of six children born to a hardworking German-Scottish farming family just south of Whitewood. Eugene attended eight years of school at Whitewood and four years in Sturgis, graduating in 1958. He was drafted into the Army in July of...
Kathy Lou Johnson
Jul 4, 2026
Kathy Lou Johnson (Schlichenmayer), was born on January 2, 1952, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Surrounded by the love and presence of her cherished husband and dearest friend Roger, Kathy gently left this world on July 4, 2026, at the age of 74.
From her earliest days growing up in Aberdeen, Kathy was known for her indomitable spirit, infectious energy, and a...
David Paul Gano
Jul 3, 2026
David Paul Gano, 82, of Meadow, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026.
David was born on April 25, 1944, in Buffalo, South Dakota, to Walter and Dorothy (Dippert) Gano. He grew up on the family ranch alongside his nine brothers and sisters. At the young age of 14, David was sent to Buffalo to attend school while working...
Leonard "Lenny" Hotchkin
Jul 2, 2026
Leonard "Lenny" Leon Hotchkin gained his wings and went home with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Born on April 26, 1974, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Dennis and Janice Hotchkin, Lenny grew up alongside his siblings, Dennis, Crystal, and Tina. From childhood mischief to adult life, the four shared an unbreakable bond. Lenny spent his school years in South...
Louise Dorothy Hess
Jul 2, 2026
Louise Dorothy Hess, 79, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 2, 2026, at Edgewood Healthcare.
Louise was born on October 25, 1946, to Dorothy and Harry Langmaack in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. After graduating from Herman High School, she attended nursing school in Fergus Falls. In every place that she lived and worked, her passion for...
Jamie Raeanne Pettis
Jun 30, 2026
Jamie Raeanne Pettis was born in San Diego, CA. on December 10, 1993. She came into the world with a chattering cry that seemingly didn’t stop for several years. That cry developed into a contagious laugh that could defeat unhappiness held by anyone around her. From birth to her passing, Jamie is best described as a beautiful ball of chaos.
Jamie...
Casey Todd Shepperson
Jun 26, 2026
Casey Todd Shepperson died June 26, 2026 at the age of 61, after a long battle with dementia.
Casey was born December 21, 1964 in Spearfish, SD. Casey spent his younger years in Pierre, Rapid City and Black Hawk. He granduated from Stevens High School in 1983. Casey worked at Landstroms and then worked at Merillatt for 22 years. Casey spent...
Barbara Ann Mattson
Jun 26, 2026
Barbara Ann Mattson, 84, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Muley Hill Lodge at 20829 Mattson Lane, located just outside of Deadwood.
Barb was born in Deadwood on December 17, 1941, to Frank and Ruth (Clarke) Rachetto. She grew up working hard...
Sherri Joann Adams
Jun 26, 2026
Sherri Joann Adams, 66, of Sturgis, South Dakota passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2026. She was surrounded by her loved ones and her dogs Kobe and Dakota. Sherri was born May 30, 1960 in Cody, Wyoming to Robert and Barbara Albert. Sherri was the youngest of five children.
She is survived by her son, Cole (Angie) Burgess; sister,...
Carl "Stan" Angle
Jun 26, 2026
Stan Angle, 89, of Spearfish, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. A longtime Deadwood resident, he will be long remembered for his love of God, music, family, and the many people whose lives he touched.
Stan was born and lived in Pasadena, California, for the first eight years of...
Curtis Dally Ireland
Jun 26, 2026
Curtis Dally Ireland, 92, passed away peacefully at Monument Health Care Center in Sturgis, SD on June 26, 2026.
Curt was born on September 27, 1933 in Rapid City, SD to Curtis M. and Dorothy (Dally) Ireland.
He graduated from Rapid City High School where he was active in debate. He attended Carleton College in Northfield, MN and graduated in 1955. He...
John Edward Flahaven
Jun 21, 2026
John Edward Flahaven, 87, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on June 21, 2026. John was born on November 13, 1938, in Minot, North Dakota, to Thomas and Hazel (Frank) Flahaven. He was the youngest of seven children and attended elementary school in Wabek, North Dakota.
As a young man, John proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service,...
Helen Fern Ackerson
Jun 20, 2026
Helen Fern (Haugan) Ackerson was born on May 6, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Helmuth and Anna Pegorsch. She grew up alongside her older sister, JoAnn, with whom she shared a very close bond. The sisters loved singing together in the choir at House of Hope Church and shared a lifelong passion for horses.
Helen attended Macalester College, where she...
Alvina Bernice Hump
Jun 20, 2026
Alvina Bernice Hump, 79, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Red Scaffold, South Dakota. Inurnment will follow at the church cemetery.
Alvina Bernice (Runs After) Hump, (Zuya Waste Win), (Goes...
