Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Gail L. Aga, 72, of Sturgis, SD, passed away in her home with her family by her side on January 13, 2023.

She was born at St. Joseph's hospital in Deadwood, SD, on August 29, 1950, to Cecil and Ida (Simon) Albers. Gail was graduated from Sturgis High School and married her high...

Jan 9, 2023

Glen Victor Schummer, 77, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Glen was born to Fred and Mary Ann (Leitner) Schummer on May 11, 1945, in Sturgis, SD. The family lives 25 miles east of Sturgis.

Growing up Glen attended high school in Vale,...

Jan 8, 2023

With very heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Victoria Greco of Lead, South Dakota at the age of 70.  She was born in Alliance, Nebraska on March 8, 1952, to Alvin and Bonnie Fiester.

Our loving mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, passed away on January 8, 2023, at the Sturgis Hospice House with family by her...

Jan 3, 2023

Betty Jean Phinney, age 76, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away January 3 rd , 2023.

Betty was born January 7, 1946, to Ernest and Norma (Palmer) Hines at the family home in Wessington Springs, SD. Growing up in a large family in a small rural community, Betty knew she wanted to experience...

Jan 2, 2023

Dorothy Yvonne Rosenau, 79, of Rapid City, SD, died Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City.

Dorothy was born on October 7, 1943, to Louis and Rose (Amyotte) Fayuant, in Rolette, North Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, David Rosenau.

Memorial services will be held...

Jan 1, 2023

Kathy Lynn Pellegrino (nee Herbst), 70, died peacefully at her home in Spearfish, SD, on Sunday January 1, 2023, after a brief but intense battle with advanced lung cancer.

Kathy was born on the military base at Camp Lejeune, NC, as both her parents at the time were in the military. She went...

Dec 30, 2022

Arlo Michael Jahner, 65, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2022.

Arlo was born to Matt and Anne (Dirk) Jahner on October 7, 1957, in Faulkton, SD. From there the family moved to Sturgis for his early years, and in 1964 they moved to Deadwood, SD, where he graduated...

Dec 30, 2022

Jean Y. Kok (Hopkins) was born in Kadoka, SD, on May 4 th , 1954, to Russell "Pete" and Norma (Johnston) Hopkins. She was the 2 nd youngest of 4 children. Jean attended elementary and high school in Kadoka and some college at BHSU. She then moved back to Kadoka to work at the family grocery store,...

Dec 28, 2022

Bruce Swartz, 67, died on December 28, at home after a long-fought battle with cancer.  Bruce was born on December 29, 1954, to Jerome and Virginia Swartz in Winner, SD.

He is survived by his longtime partner, Terri Porubensky; and two sons, Luke (Wendy) Swartz and Jacob Swartz, Jordan (Kallie) all of Rapid...

Dec 26, 2022

Duane Henry Boy took his last "Honor Flight" into the arms of his Heavenly Father the morning of December 26, 2022.

Duane served honorably in the U.S. Army, seeing combat in the rice paddies and jungles of Vietnam, where he was exposed to Agent Orange and suffered many aftereffects from that chemical, starting...

Dec 26, 2022

Roland "Ron" Berger went home to be with the Lord December 26, 2022, surrounded by family at the Lippold Hospice Unit, Sturgis, South Dakota.

Ron was born July 15, 1942, to Fred and Elizabeth Berger in Sturgis, SD. He grew up in Whitewood Valley going to school at Big Bottom, Bench, and Sturgis...

Dec 25, 2022

Jim Jensen of Sturgis died after a brief illness on December 25, 2022, he was 78.  Jim and his wife, Jolene made their retirement home with their horses on 10 acres above Hog Heaven Campground, near Sturgis, SD, where Jim oversaw operations for 15 Rally seasons.

Jim raised his family in Green River, Wyoming. Jim, Jolene, and...

Dec 24, 2022

Charles Wayne Johnson, "Charlie" was born at the hospital in Lemmon in Perkins Co., SD, on November 15, 1950, to Ralph Bennet Johnson and Dorothy Agnes (Salzsieder) Johnson.

Charlie spent his younger years living on the family farm and attending the Runkel School.  Later the family moved to Mott, ND, where Charlie graduated...

Dec 23, 2022

C. Ben Ruby, 82, of Newell, South Dakota, died December 23, 2022, at Monument Health Sturgis.

Ben was born on October 24, 1940, to Ruth (Anderson) and Carl Ruby in Perkins County, SD. He attended his first eight grades at Inland Country School, Perkins County and Fish Draw Country School, Butte County. For a short time, Ben...

Dec 23, 2022

Tom Henry DeYoe was born May 9, 1944, at Belle Fourche, SD, to Richard and Jane (Bunch) DeYoe. He attended school at a country school near Mona, WY, Martin, SD, and Belle Fourche, SD. After graduating high school, Tom worked for Junek Brothers in Spearfish, recapping tires. Tom married Sandra Fox in 1965. He was called to...

Dec 23, 2022

Florence Kay Trucano was born to Dr. J.C. and Henrietta Smiley in Halstead, KS, on Oct. 15, 1932, and died in Rapid City, SD, on December 23, 2022.  She practiced her Roman Catholic faith throughout her life and often acknowledged God's presence.  Kay also enjoyed a special relationship with Mother Mary and squeezed her rosary beads every...

Dec 20, 2022

Ann Yvonne Kniffen returned to the fold on Tuesday, December 20 of 2022, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Blair, Nebraska after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.  Ann was born on October 30, 1940, to Glen and Olga (Erikson) Rhodes in Phoenix, Arizona. She grew up with her three siblings in Presho, South Dakota where she...

Dec 19, 2022

Dolores "Dode" L. Lee joined her heavenly father on December 19, 2022, at Monument Health Care Sturgis. She was 98.

Dode was born, May 16, 1924, in Rapid City, the first daughter of Alfred and Emma Behrens. She graduated from Rapid City High School in 1942. After graduation, Dode went to work for...

Dec 17, 2022

Shirley A. Remington, 88, of Sturgis, South Dakota, died Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Monument Health Sturgis hospital, in Sturgis.

Shirley was born May 31, 1934, to George and Inez Eleanor (Anderson) Blake in Sturgis, SD. She went to elementary school in Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis High School. During her high school...

Dec 16, 2022

Our dearly loved husband, father, son, and brother, Christopher Paul Dunning of Cody, Wyoming suddenly and sadly passed away on December 16 th , 2022, of a sudden heart attack at the age of 43.

He was born on December 25, 1978, in Salida, Colorado, but grew up and lived in Longmont, Colorado,...