Obituaries

Apr 21, 2023

Lois Marie Allart, 94, of Belle Fourche, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Judy's Assisted Living.

Lois was born August 1, 1928, to William (Bub) and Vivian Seaver Wilson in Lemmon, SD, and grew up in rural Perkins County. She was a tough cowgirl among her brothers, Verne,...

Apr 21, 2023

James "Jim" Leonard Loftus, 87, of Box Elder, SD, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at Department of Affairs Fort Meade Veteran's Hospital at Fort Meade, SD.

How to sum up 87 years, 7 months, in 550 words or less?  You know the stuff that makes up the...

Apr 19, 2023

Jeannie Faye Triplet, 75 of Black Hawk, SD, was called home to be with the Lord on April 19th, 2023.

She was born to Virgil and Betty (Opland) Aker on May 12th, 1947, in Minot,...

Apr 18, 2023

Diane Joyce Cordova, 77, of Sturgis, SD, died April 18, 2023, at Monument Health Sturgis Senior Care in Sturgis, SD.

Diane was born January 4, 1946, to Jacob and Pauline (Achtziger) Greenwaldt and grew up in Newell, SD, with her four brothers and sisters. In her early years she enjoyed farm life and was always...

Apr 17, 2023

Harvey Robert Cox was born to Robert and Zella Cox on February 11, 1925, and reborn in God's eternal kingdom on April 17, 2023. The 98 years between his birth and rebirth were a blessing to many, many people.

Harvey was the eldest of four children. He was always close with his three...

Apr 16, 2023

Kenneth Darwin McElwain (Darwin Gene Marks), was born on January 19, 1961, in Sisseton, SD. He was known to many as "Chief". Kenny went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2023, at the age of 62.

At 9 months old, Kenny, along with his older brother, Darrell...

Apr 13, 2023

Alma Carthel Smith, 66, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at her home, following a short illness, on April 13, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Alma was born on February 17, 1957, in Butte, Montana to Harold "Bud" and Joanne (Kuykendall) Eatherton. At the time she joined siblings, Linda and Glenda...

Apr 10, 2023

Donald "Sonny" Garfield Sorenson, 88, Deadwood, South Dakota, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Monument Health Lead-Deadwood.

Donald was born on December 20, 1934 in Rapid City SD, to Arthur and Hazel Sorenson. He lived in Sturgis until 1940, when they moved to Central City, SD. In the Spring of 1941,...

Apr 9, 2023

Gregory Stanley Smeenk, age 70, took his last breath on this side of heaven on Easter, April 9th, 2023. He was surrounded by his family. He was born February 23rd, 1953, in Rapid City, SD as the youngest of 2 children. He grew up as the 3rd generation on the family ranch.

He...

Apr 8, 2023

Judy was born on December 18, 1946, at Lemmon, South Dakota Hospital to Clarence and Lorene (Koltz) Davidson. The family lived on a farm in Hayes, ND. When Judy was five years old, her mother passed away from a heart attack. After high school, Judy married, John Holt on January 2, 1965, in Belle Fourche, SD. In...

Apr 8, 2023

Irene Knapp, 92, of Rapid City, SD, passed into the loving arms of her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of April 8th, 2023.

Irene was born May 18th, 1930, to John and Margaretha (Weller) Heiser.

Irene was a fun-loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend,...

Apr 8, 2023

On April 8 th , 2023, Laurie Hurd, of Black Hawk, SD, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 61.

Laurie, born in Lemmon, SD on August 16 th , 1961, endured two long, difficult bouts with Leukemia which she overcame with great courage and strength. Her treatments included 8...

Apr 7, 2023

Fe G. Jeffers, 76, of Spearfish, South Dakota, died April 7, 2023, at Belle Fourche, SD.

Fe Gealon Jeffers, was born August 4, 1946, as Fe Gealon, in Guimbal, Philippines. She was born to Pethra Gealon, her mother, and her father was killed at the end of WW2. She was raised by her...

Apr 7, 2023

Minnie "Punky" Barden, 83, of Sturgis, SD, died April 7, 2023, at Mountain View Care in Sturgis, SD.

Minnie Ora Barden (Secrest) also known as "Punky" to friends and family was born on February 24, 1940, to Fred and Minnie (Wilson) Secrest at Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.  The family moved to the Sturgis area...

Apr 7, 2023

Frank Warren Harwood passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Frank was born on December 13, 1946, in Sturgis, SD, to Myrun and Sophie (Gregor) Harwood.  He had four brothers, Paul, Marvin, Alan, and Roger Harwood, and one sister, Betty (Harwood) Keffler. Frank spent his childhood on...

Apr 5, 2023

Roberta B. Freeman, 86, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away on April 5, 2023, at Rapid City Monument Health, Rapid City, SD.

Roberta was born in Lead, SD, May 19, 1936, to Benjamin and Florence (Warren) Bauer in their home on Terraville Avenue.  The family moved many times and she ended up going...

Apr 4, 2023

Paul Michael Parker, 66, of Lead, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City, South Dakota.

Paul was born in Kentucky on May 22, 1956.

Paul had a love for baseball, the outdoors, hiking and traveling. He and his wife, Brenda, would take...

Apr 1, 2023

Steven Victor Nelson, 75, of Black Hawk, SD, died April 1, 2023, in Black Hawk, SD.

Steven was born February 19, 1948, in Willmar, MN, to Roger and Mary (Hoglund) Nelson. He was a gifted craftsman and musician. He spent his life working on and restoring cars. He loved boating and camping with his family.

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Mar 28, 2023

On February 14th, 1920, a baby girl was born to John Borgemoen and Amanda (Floden) Borgemoen in (Hoard) Curtis, Wisconsin. She joined her brother, Marv and, later on, brother Vic. When Bernita turned 9, she and her family moved to Zeona, SD, north of Newell, SD. There she started 4th grade and Dad (John) started to build...

Mar 28, 2023

Donna Mae Bauer Hartman, 94, Sturgis, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Donna was born in Mitchell, SD, to Albert (A.J.) and Estelle (Zehnpfennig) Bauer and raised in Mitchell, graduating from Notre Dame High School.  She attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, IA. ...