Obituaries

Jun 26, 2024

David Alexander Campbell, 84, was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 1939, to Alexander and Catherine (Sutter) Campbell. When he was 15, he joined the Army National Guard on 21 January 1955. While in the Air Force, he launched B-52 combat sorties from the island of Guam, supporting the Vietnam War. During Dave's time in the...

Jun 26, 2024

Jace Andrew Edlund, 37, passed away on June 26, 2024 in Lead, SD.

He was born on October 30, 1986 in Deadwood, SD, to Mike and Vicki (Murray) Edlund.  He graduated Lead-Deadwood High School in 2005.

He was very artistic.  He loved drawing, writing, and making things.  He loved his family and friends and always...

Jun 25, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bourk was born on September 14th, 1945, in Wall, South Dakota, to Donald Pascoe and Anna Donner. She was the fifth of six children. Betty grew up on a little farm North of Wall. In her high school years, she and her sister, Lila were sent to Lodi, California, to live with their aunts,...

Jun 21, 2024

Gene Paul Miller was born on February 26, 1951, in Hot Springs, South Dakota and was the only child of Maurine and Fred Miller. Following Fred's untimely passing, Gene was also raised by Robert Lamley whom Maurine later married on August 6, 1966.

Gene graduated from Wessington Springs High School in 1969 and would later attend a...

Jun 19, 2024

Darlene Joy Brassfield, 87, New Underwood, SD, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society New Underwood.

Darlene Joy (Gossard) Brassfield was born on August 27, 1936, to Harold and Gladys (Hackens) Gossard. She was their second child of six. Darlene grew up in the Viewfield area, on or around...

Jun 18, 2024

John Dwain Welke, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Sturgis Monument Health.

John was born on July 29, 1958, to Winfred and Mayme (Hermanson) Welke in Deadwood, South Dakota. He graduated from Newell High School in 1977. He started his career at Sturgis Tile Company in 1975 and continued until retirement in 2005. He...

Jun 17, 2024

Bill Bosley, 93, passed away June 17, 2024, at Heartland Senior Living, Spearfish, South Dakota.

Bill was born in Exchange, West Virginia on May 11, 1931, to Jim and Emma Mae (Westfall) Bosley. He attended Rosedale High School, graduating in 1949. During this time, he made many lifelong friendships and has remained in...

Jun 16, 2024

Allen Henning Sjovall, 79, of Nisland, SD, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the Fort Meade VA Hospital, Fort Meade, SD, following a battle with lung cancer.

Allen was born September 24, 1944, to Henning and Lillian (Frazen) Sjovall in Britton, SD.

He was the second child out...

Jun 14, 2024

Carol J. Olson, 83, of Faith, passed away unexpectantly on June 14th, 2024.  Funeral services for Carol will be at 11:00 a.m., at the Faith Community Center, Faith, South Dakota, Thursday, June 20, 2024. Interment will follow at the Monument Hill Cemetery near Mud Butte.

Carol Jean Keil was born November 30, 1940,...

Jun 13, 2024

Janet R. Shaefer, MD, 65, passed away June 13, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Jun 12, 2024

On June 12, 2024, Joni Kay Bruch passed away after a brave battle with cancer. She spent her final moments the same way that she lived, with compassion for others, dignity, courage, and strength; and was surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice Suite in Sturgis.

Joni's journey began in Webster, South...

Jun 11, 2024

Doris Richter, 89, Sturgis, SD, passed away June 11, 2024, at Monument Health Sturgis with family at her side. Doris was born April 18, 1935, in Bennett County, SD, to Edgar and Rhoda (Jackson) Gardner. She grew up in Harding County, SD and graduated from Harding County High School in May 1953.

She...

Jun 11, 2024

Donald James Anderson passed away on June 11,2024, at the age of 62 after a lifelong battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Don was born October 14, 1962, to Melvin and Jane Anderson. He graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1981, where he was active in many sports including football, basketball, and summer baseball.  Don always had a...

Jun 9, 2024

Alan Dale Peterson was born June 7th, 1957, in Hawarden, Iowa, to Vernon Peterson and Doris Ann Myers. Alan moved to Illinois where he graduated from high school, worked several jobs, and moved back to South Dakota after a terrible injury causing Alan to learn how to walk, talk, and live life to his fullest capabilities. Alan...

Jun 8, 2024

Wayne S. Conklin, 80, Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Wayne Stephen Conklin was born May 13, 1944, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Oscar Conklin & Margaret Mahoney Conklin.

After military service, his dad's work...

Jun 6, 2024

Yvonne Beverly Hoeke, 88, of Lake Norden, SD, formally of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Lake Norden Avantara. A prayer service will be held on June 28 at 12:30 at Kinkade Funeral Home with burial service at Black Hills National Cemetery at 2:30 PM.

Honorary urn bearers...

Jun 6, 2024

Nancy Jean Ulrich, 61, Sturgis, SD, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born, February 17, 1963, in Deadwood, SD, a loving daughter of Chester and Mae Garrett. Nancy will be remembered for her warm heart, gentle nature, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Her favorite hobbies included...

Jun 5, 2024

Harley James Oster was born on May 14th, 1946, in Mobridge, SD to John and Irene (Pfeifle) Oster. Harley grew up in Java, SD until the family settled in Spearfish, SD. Harley graduated from Spearfish High School in 1964. He attended some college before enlisting in the US Air Force. He served in the Vietnam War and...

Jun 3, 2024

It is with great sorrow for our family to announce the passing of Guy Robert White. Guy passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at Avantara Mt. View on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was 76 years old.

Guy was born in Elmira, New York on December 27, 1947. He was one of eight children to parents Robert...

Jun 2, 2024

Vickie Lynn Solmonson, 64, passed away June 2, 2024, in Gillette, Wyoming.

Full obituary is pending.