Obituaries

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...

Oct 23, 2023

Margaret B. "McGee" Vansickel, age 96, of Spearfish, formerly of Opal, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

Visitation for Margaret will be 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, with a rosary at 6 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, SD.

Mass of Christian...

Oct 22, 2023

Lindsey Lee (Papenfuss) Taylor, 46, of Richardton, ND, passed away on October 22, 2023, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Dickinson, ND, surrounded by her loving family.

Lindsey was born on July 19, 1977, to Keith Papenfuss and Leslie Bertolotto at Sturgis Hospital. She grew up with two older brothers. Lindsey attended school in...

Oct 21, 2023

Eleanor Schweitzer, 90, of St. Onge, SD, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Rolling Hills Health care in Belle Fourche, SD.

Eleanor was born in Edmunds, North Dakota on July 5, 1933, to Edward and Pearl (Bush) Braun, one of 14 children! She grew up on the family farm and completed her education...

Oct 19, 2023

Irvin Delmar "Zeke" Putzier, nearly 90, was born November 21, 1933, in Carter, SD, to Irvin and Ethel Putzier. He was the fourth of ten children. He fell asleep in death on October 19, 2023, after many years of health problems, including Parkinson's and heart disease, surrounded by loving family and friends, and the caring nursing staff...

Oct 18, 2023

Veo Smith Jacob, 90, of Rapid City, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City.

Veo "Vee" Smith was born March 31, 1933, to Chester and Winnie Smith in Alexandria, South Dakota. She grew up with her sister Kay and numerous cousins. She Graduated from Rapid City High School in...

Oct 16, 2023

Delbert "Ray" Klassy, 92, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully in his home October 16, 2023.

Ray was born in Madison, SD, on March 27, 1931, to Benjamin and Vinnie (Heyer) Klassy. He grew up as a farm boy in eastern South Dakota, attending school in Madison, finishing up in Monterey, California. In...

Oct 15, 2023

Sally Ann Donald, 66, of Wall, SD, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

Sally was born in Boone, Iowa, September 12, 1957, to Mary Rew Duncan and Richard Duncan. During her childhood she lived in Yankton, SD; Mitchell, SD; and lived in Pierre, SD, and attended...

Oct 15, 2023

Edwin A. Hunsucker, 66, of Belle Fourche, SD, died October 15, 2023, in Belle Fourche, SD.

Per Ed's request, no services, cremation has taken place.

Oct 15, 2023

Michael Robert O'Bryan, 68, of Sturgis, SD, went to be with his Lord on October 15, 2023, after a long-fought battle with IPF at Monument Health Hospital Rapid City.

Michael was born on January 3, 1955, to Thomas Patrick and Merial Marie O'Bryan at Fort Benning, Georgia. His father served in the military,...

Oct 12, 2023

Elmer M. Preszler, 91, died peacefully at home in Sturgis, SD, on Oct. 12, 2023.

Born March 31, 1932, in Bowdle, SD, to Helmuth and Rose (Himmerich) Preszler, he grew up on a farm near Roscoe, SD, where he attended country school. When he was 12, the family moved to Roscoe; he graduated...

Oct 7, 2023

Margie Rae (Beckman) Fischer was born August 26, 1942, in Rhame, ND, to George and Margaret (Gore) Beckman. She lived and attended school in Buffalo, SD. She later moved with her family to Deadwood, where she graduated. Margie chose to be carefree and love life; always looking for fun and adventure. She worked at a couple diners...

Oct 6, 2023

Eleanora Brown Miller was born in Fruitdale, SD, on August 25, 1932. She was the sixth child of four girls and six boys. Her parents were David Brown and Marie Luft Brown who were Germans that immigrated from Russia in the early 20th century. They became beet farmers, raising and selling beets to the U and I Sugar Beet...

Oct 5, 2023

Leo Herman Tammi 92, passed away peacefully with family surrounding him, on October 5, 2023, at Monument Health in Sturgis.

Leo, was born February 5th, 1931, to Sven and Lillian Tammi, in Deadwood SD. He grew up on the family ranch in Nemo, SD, and would love to tell you all the stories of how much fun...

Oct 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tandy Susanne Kral, a beloved individual who touched the lives of many. Tandy was born on January 18, 1960, in Austin, Texas, and tragically left this world on October 2, 2023, in Sturgis South Dakota. Throughout her life, Tandy embraced adventure, pursued her passion, and made...

Oct 1, 2023

Diana "Diane" Rowena (Gerlich) Leveque, 65, passed away October 1, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, at Monument Health Rapid City.

Diana Leveque was born on August 15, 1958, in Alliance, NE, to Ernst and Irma Gerlich and was the youngest of three children. In October of 1966 her family moved to...

Sep 30, 2023

Bryan Jay Ingle, 49, passed away on Friday, September 29.

Bryan was born in Thermopolis, WY, on September 28, 1974, Bryan spent his early youth playing baseball in Riverton, WY, gaining notice as a strong hitter, and first baseman. By the time of his family's relocation to Sturgis, SD, his interest had shifted...