Obituaries

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...

Nov 3, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Milek, 59, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, in the Hospice Suite, Monument Health Sturgis, SD.

Cynthia Ann Graham was born in Ortonville, MN, on January 1, 1964, to Richard and Alice (Folk) Graham. Her first Communion was in 1972, at St. Lawrence Church in Milbank, SD. Cindy graduated from Central...

Nov 3, 2023

Erney E. Sharp, 92, Spearfish, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare. Memorial Services for Erney will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 9 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Inurnment, with military honors, will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Kinkade Funeral Chapel.

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Nov 1, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jill Colleen Baird on November 1st, at the age of 68 years old, after courageously battling heart failure and lung disease for many years. Jill left this world surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her own home, leaving behind a...

Nov 1, 2023

Margaret Ann Mutchler was born in New Underwood, SD, on December 9, 1942, to George "Oly" and Doris (Dow) Bauer. She joined older siblings: Jack, Joyce (Burke), and Billy on the ranch south of Fairpoint, SD. Later the family added Virgina (Keil), and Pete to the family.  Margaret always described her childhood as "great fun".   She attended...

Oct 31, 2023

Robert "Bob" Dolan Wynn was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, caregiver, and friend to everyone he met. On October 31, 2023, at the Monument Health Sturgis Care Center, while holding the hand of one of his daughters, Kayleen, he joined the love of his life, Ruthie, in heaven.

Robert was born...

Oct 30, 2023

Charles Applegate, Jr., 95, Passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at Edgewood Healthcare, Spearfish, SD.

Per his wishes cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled at this time.

Oct 28, 2023

Virginia Marie (Farnsworth) Crowser was born at home near Dowling, SD, on December 11, 1922, to Ray and Margaret (Ramey) Farnsworth. She was the 3rd of 7 children. She would have to walk 3 miles to attend a one room country school. She married Lee Crowser September 13, 1938. They ranched in the Dowling and Ash Creek...

Oct 27, 2023

On Friday, October 27, 2023, Dottie Jane Oliver, 88, was called to heaven to gather her rewards and be reunited with all the loved ones who have been waiting for her. She was in her home surrounded by family.

Dorothea "Dottie" Jane Oliver was born June 26, 1935, to Edwin and Edith Moothart...

Oct 25, 2023

Former Gillette Resident David Wayne Johnson, 53, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Englewood, Colorado.

David was born July 20, 1970, in Spearfish, SD, to Russell and Carol Johnson. He attended school in Sturgis, Rawlins and Cheyenne and graduated from Newcastle.

He married Debbie Bates and the two had one...

Oct 24, 2023

Catherine Furois Grant-Andersen, 91, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Aspen Grove, Sturgis, SD.

Catherine was born in St. Onge, South Dakota to Charles and Margaret (Nicholas) Furois on April 13, 1932.

She attended school at St. Onge, St. Martin's Academy and graduated from Spearfish High School. After graduation,...

Oct 24, 2023

Mark Erman Norby was born on June 30, 1953, to Erman and Neltha (Schmidt) Norby in Mobridge, SD.

Mark was such an intelligent person. A lot that knew him did not know that. Mark was the State of South Dakota Student Employee of the Year in 1998-1999.  He was awarded that by the...