Obituaries

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...

Sep 27, 2023

Harold R. Garner, 87, Sturgis, died, Wednesday, Sept, 27, 2023, at The Ft Meade VA Medical Center.

He is survived by his Wife, Peggy, daughters, Mona Goltz, and Marcy Anderson, and sons, James Garner, and Jerry Garner.

Memorial services will be held at a later date with Kinkade Funeral Chapel.

Sep 24, 2023

Gerald Dean Niederwerder, a wild, determined, story-telling cowboy, passed away at the age of 75 on September 24, 2023, in his favorite place: home.

Gerald was the first of nine children, born to Ernest "Ernie" and Nona (Harris) Niederwerder on the first of September 1948. He grew up on the family farm/ranch near...

Sep 24, 2023

Benjamin Frederick Bucholz, 79, passed away September 24, 2023, at Avantara Arrowhead Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD.

Ben was born October 5, 1943, in Sturgis, SD, to William and Alice (Wuennecke) Bucholz. He grew up on a family farm south of Vale, SD. Ben attended his first eight years of school at...

Sep 21, 2023

We have lost a treasured member of our family. Our hearts are broken, and the sadness is beyond description.

Jason was born December 8, 1968, to his parents, Gene and Mavis Lucas. His time in this life drew to a close, in the early morning on September 21, 2023.

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Sep 15, 2023

It is with great sadness, we announce the loss of our son, brother, father, uncle, and friend.

Heath Goodsell 4/4/67-9/15/23 passed away quietly, after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by his children, Corbin Goodsell, Tristin Goodsell, Aaron (Sara) Holden, and granddaughter: Stella, Justin Holden, and grandsons:...

Sep 14, 2023

Karen L. Kinney, 85, passed away Thursday September 14, 2023, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Karen Leota Lee was born August 19, 1938, to Lloyd & Bernadene (Howie) Lee in Terraville, SD, at her aunt's house. She was named for her Great Aunt who was from Norway. Karen joined her...

Sep 13, 2023

Arlene Colwell went peacefully home to be with her Lord on September 13, 2023.  A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:30 PM on Saturday, September 30th at Knollwood Heights United Methodist Church in Rapid City, SD.  Interment will be at a later date at Black Hills National Cemetery.

Arlene was born...

Sep 13, 2023

Phillip Lewis Zaugg, 37, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on September 13th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Phillip was born on September 24th, 1985, to Tracy Zaugg and Patricia Jacobsen in Cheyenne, WY.

He attended Stevens High School in Rapid City, SD, and graduated from Sturgis Brown...

Sep 12, 2023

Karen Mae Lang, 63, of Newell, SD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones as she journeyed home.

Karen is survived by her 4 children: Tara Kracht of Spearfish, SD, Amber Lang (Chris Salat) of Broomfield, CO, Megan (Kurt) Potter of Rapid City, SD, and John Lang Jr....

Sep 11, 2023

Mary Erk passed away September 11, 2023, at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living Center in Spearfish, SD. She was 89 years old.

Mary Klein was born July 13, 1934, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Joseph and Lendena (Werlinger) Klein. She was the fourth of nine children.

Mary started out life...

Sep 10, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at 3205 Pine Tree Trail, Sturgis, SD.

Please click on the link below to view her celebration invitation: Click on link to view service folder

Cynthia Howard, 68, of Sturgis, SD, passed away on September 10, 2023 in...

Sep 6, 2023

On September 6, 2023, at the age of 97½ amazing years, Frances (Fran, Granny Franny) Joan Johnson was called to her heavenly home, a place she awaited with great anticipation.

Mom was born on February 17, 1926, to Frank and Mamie Hinderks in Aberdeen, SD. She attended and graduated from high school in...

Sep 2, 2023

Esther Marie Cleland, 86, Rapid City, SD, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Monument Plus Hospice House, Rapid City, SD.

Esther was born July 19, 1937, to Olaf and Clara (Enang) Erikson in Vivian, SD, part of a large family that included nine brothers and five sisters.

She attended...

Aug 31, 2023

"God bless Joe, Jeanne, Jan, Joan, Jay, Julie, Jeff, and all our relatives and friends. Amen."

Jeanne Louise Vavra Bride taught her little kids to speak this prayer every night. Her faith in God was unwavering, and she loved receiving the holy Eucharist. While we are devastated to lose this lady of light...

Aug 29, 2023

Wynne A Cockrum 70 passed away on August 29, 2023 at her home in Lead, SD surrounded by her family. Wynne was born June 20, 1953 in Deadwood, SD to Vincent and Eunice (Lusk) Moilan. She graduated from Lead High School and attended Black Hills State College in Spearfish SD. She married David Cockrum on May 8,...

Aug 29, 2023

Debra (Friemak, Smith) Debot, 67, of Rapid City, SD, passed away Tuesday August 29, 2023, in Irene, SD.

Debra was born August 1, 1956, in Eureka, SD to Oliver and Mary Jane (Haynes) Freimark. She was blessed to share a birthday with her best friend and sister Donna.

Debra...

Aug 27, 2023

Robert Charles Moore, 86, of Piedmont, SD, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center, Fort Meade, SD.

Robert loved all things motorcycle – riding, racing, touring – but most of all the comraderies that came with being part of the motorcycle family. His enthusiasm for the sport goes back decades. Along with Pappy...