Obituaries

Jul 23, 2023

Richard Olaf Aldren, Jr., 62, of New Underwood, SD, died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City.

Richard Olaf Aldren, Jr., also known as "Dick", was born on June 25, 1961, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Richard Olaf, Sr. and Ila Marie (Meginness) Aldren.

Dick Aldren...

Jul 19, 2023

Carolyn Joann Tippey, 80, of Whitewood, SD, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living, Sturgis, SD.

Carolyn Joann Hayes was born August 2, 1942, the oldest of five children, to Joseph and Gladys Hayes. She attended Catholic School in Sturgis until her Junior year. At that time, she left school...

Jul 16, 2023

Larry Neil Knutson, 78, of Vale, South Dakota, passed away July 16, 2023, at the University of Colorado Medical Center of the Rockies, Loveland, Colorado.

Larry was the first born to Allan and Clara (Weyrich) Knutson. He was born in Deadwood, SD, on June 30, 1945. He attended various schools including Marcus, Bear...

Jul 15, 2023

Robert "Bob" Ballinger, also known as "Lindy", 73, of Sturgis, SD, passed away on July 15, 2023.

Bob was born December 1, 1949, in Longmont, CO, to Guy and Geraldine Ballinger. He graduated from Longmont High School, then enlisted in the United States Air Force. After he was discharged, he went on to...

Jul 15, 2023

Jayden Michael Hayford, 16, left this earth suddenly on July 15, 2023; 4 days before his 17th birthday, devastating to all those who cared for and loved him. Jayden was born to Robin Winder Hayford and "BK" (Brian) Hayford in Sturgis, SD. He was surrounded by the love of older brothers, Cayden Noble, Dakota, Cody, and Anthony...

Jul 14, 2023

Billie Mathew McClintick, 83, of Sturgis, SD, died Friday, July 14, 2023, in Sturgis, SD.

Billie was the only child of Rose Marie Bernadette and James Bernard McClintick of Grey Eagle, Minnesota, and was born on the family farm between Long Prairie, and Grey Eagle, Minnesota, on May 20, 1940. At around 12...

Jul 13, 2023

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.  Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Betty (Sue) Ann Felkey

Betty Ann Felkey was born on February 4, 1942, in Appleton, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Lucille (Anderson) Burr.  In December of 1962,...

Jul 13, 2023

Elizabeth Barbara (Vetter) Loughlin, 93, of Sturgis, SD, died July 13, 2023, at Monument Health Sturgis Care Center.

Elizabeth Barbara Vetter was born May 15, 1930, to Peter and Mary (Burkhard) Vetter in Bison, SD.

In February 1948, she married Lloyd Loughlin and they moved to Whitewood in 1959....

Jul 13, 2023

Gary Robert Ott, M.D, 74, passed away July 13, 2023, surrounded by family in the comfort of his home.

Gary was born on March 29, 1949, to Robert and Jeanne Ott, in Toledo, Ohio.  He graduated from E.L. Bowsher High School in 1967 and enrolled at The University of Toledo, where he graduated...

Jul 11, 2023

On a stormy July day, in Deadwood, South Dakota, Lynne Millikan finished her battle with cancer and instantly knew peace. She had fought long and bravely, her family loving and supporting her. Lynne loved life, and she dearly loved her kids, grandkids, and fur babies, but she let go of this world and went on to join...

Jul 5, 2023

Dennis "Denny" Donald Iversen, 75, of Black Hawk, SD, died at his home, with his wife by his side, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Denny was born May 20, 1948, in Pierre, SD, son of Donald and Regina Iversen. He grew up on the family ranch at Wendte, SD. He attended school in...

Jul 4, 2023

Orvel R. "Butch" Curns passed away on July 4, 2023, in Surprise, Arizona.

He is survived by his wife, Carroll; son, Aaron; daughter, Heather; his grandchildren; his sister, Jeannie Curns Beug, of Sturgis, SD; brother, Timothy Curns of Black Hawk, SD.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Hot...

Jul 4, 2023

On July 4, 2023, heaven gained an amazing woman. Joanie was surrounded by her most cherished friends and family, in her home in Lead, SD, during her last days and hours.  She is now free from pain. Free from cancer. After almost 17 years she lost her battle with a rare cancer. Her doctors called her an...

Jul 2, 2023

Bennie "Ben" Otis Spring, 98, passed away peacefully at The Hospice House in Rapid City, SD, on July 2,2023. He was born at the family homestead in Custer County, SD, on December 28,1924, to Frank Spring and Beatha (Kost) Spring. He joined his sister, Carol and brother, Theodore "Ted" and several years later they were joined with...

Jun 29, 2023

Gerald Wayne Powers, also famously known as "Jerry" and or "Butch", died June 29, 2023, in his home at the age of 78 years-old.

Gerald was born on March 12th, to Ralph and Martha Powers in Hot Springs, South Dakota in 1945. Until the age of 8 he lived at Igloo with his...

Jun 26, 2023

David was born in Sturgis, SD on March 19, 1941, to Ilith (Goss) and Milton Morell.  He attended grade school at Fairpoint through the 5th grade. After his parents divorced, he moved to California with his mother and went for the 1st half of his 6th grade year there.  He decided 600 kids in his class was...

Jun 24, 2023

Larry James Harrison was born on November 24th, 1962, in Stanley, ND to Annabel Luze and Alvie Harrison Sr. He passed away June 24th, 2023, in his home in Gillette, WY at the age of 60 after a long battle with cancer.

Many will remember Larry for his love and passions for playing pool, riding horses, drinking...

Jun 21, 2023

Dale Franklin Robinson, 89, of Belle Fourche, SD, formerly of Ralph, SD, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Belle Estate in Belle Fourche SD.

Private family service has been held.

Dale F. Robinson was born at the Reeder, ND, hospital. He attended grade school at Ramble Country School...

Jun 20, 2023

Cassius "Cash" Steven Renner was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on November 30, 2009. He died in Lead, South Dakota, on June 20, 2023, in a tragic accident while playing at home.

It is impossible for words to capture the pure joy and delight Cash brought with him everywhere he went. His...

Jun 17, 2023

Ted "Frog" Krogen passed away on June 17, 2023, in Spearfish, SD, 2 weeks after being diagnosed with liver cancer. His wife and children were by his side.

Ted was born September 7, 1946, in Williston, ND, to Melvin and Ruth (McDaniel) Krogen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He...