Obituaries

Dec 18, 2025

Dale E. Seppala, born on June 7, 1932,  passed away on December 18, 2025, in Sturgis, South Dakota. No services are planned at this time.

Dec 18, 2025

Joe Waliser of Piedmont passed away December 18, 2025.

Joseph Jerome Waliser was born January 3, 1943 in Sioux County, North Dakota to Michael Waliser Sr. and Martina (Mosset) Waliser. Joe grew up on the family ranch with his 13 siblings south of Selfridge, North Dakota.

He graduated from Selfridge High School in 1960. He then joined the U.S Army and was...

Dec 17, 2025

Gale Harn was born on January 5, 1951, to Wade and Fern (Kennedy) Harn of Long Valley, South Dakota. The youngest of six, Gale grew up on the family farm, learning early the rewards of working hard. He graduated from Kadoka High School in 1969, where he was heavily involved with both rodeo and boxing, making it to state in...

Dec 15, 2025

Phyllis “Rosie” Johnson, 85, of Newell, South Dakota passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 15, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be conducted by the family at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Will Funeral Chapel of Mitchell and Kinkade Funeral Home of Sturgis.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be...

Dec 14, 2025

Robert Ray Brown was born to Virgil and Evelyn (LaPrade) Brown at Kingfisher Oklahoma on January 17, 1947. He joined two older sisters, Diane and Bonnie. Bob was one of a kind and never knew a stranger. He attended Dalhart High School in Dalhart, Texas where he was an outstanding football player. He also rodeoed and was a formidable bull...

Dec 14, 2025

Kristina Ray Vetch, 73, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 in Rapid City. Memorial Services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Her final resting place is to be determined.

Dec 14, 2025

Dana Elliott Caldwell, 89, died Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Dana was preceded in death by parents, Irene Elliott and Alton Caldwell; older brothers, Albert and LaVerne, and younger sisters, Judy and Ginny. He is survived by the love of his life, Maxine; his daughter, Carmen, and two grandchildren, Elliott and Elsa.

Dana was born on September 18th, 1936, at Anderson Maternity Home...

Dec 12, 2025

Paul T Schmidt, 79, South Dakota State Veterans Home – Hot Springs, SD, passed away December 12, 2025.

Paul was born March 24, 1946, in Mandan, ND, the son of Peter A. and Ida [Friesz] Schmidt. He attended Fallon Grade School and in 1953 he moved to Mandan, ND, where he attended St. Joseph’s School, then Mandan High School. After his...

Dec 10, 2025

Lucille Marsh, 81, passed away December 10, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Michael) Fulfer; sons, Justin (Christina) Butts and Jon (Suzie) Butts; siblings, Ralph Marsh, Leah (Melvin) Andren, and John (Judy) Marsh; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one on the way.

Dec 9, 2025

 Helen Louise Komes (Baldwin) was born on November 1, 1927 to Louis "Buck" Baldwin and Sophie Marie (Trosin) Baldwin in Vale, South Dakota. She was delivered at home, by mid wife Auntie Gear, in the rural Vale area. Helen was welcomed into the family by her big brother Herbert and older sister Edith.

The family moved around a lot to different...

Dec 9, 2025

Shirley was born April 7, 1932 to Max and Nora Meyer in Sturgis, South Dakota. She was raised and attended school there. On November. 7, 1948, she married Elvie L Mullins. To this union two children were born, Patricia and Terry.

The couple traveled extensively – due to his military service and then his employment service. Shirley...

Dec 3, 2025

Christopher Dailey Nye, 74, of Sundance, WY, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center, Fort Meade, SD, after succumbing to a very rapid and aggressive cancer.

Chris Nye was born in Denver, Colorado, on November 7, 1950, but moved shortly after that to Casper, Wyoming.  After high school, he enlisted in...

Dec 1, 2025

Theresa Marie Craggs, 78, Oconto, WI, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born September 29, 1947, in Rolla, ND to Alfred Eugene and Marie Cecelia (Bercier) Desjarlais.

She is survived by her children, Polly Ann Carter, Myra (Craig) Larmay; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Elsie Jungling, Pauline Trottier, Eugene (Julie) Desjarlais, Andy (Doris) Desjarlais, Martin Desjarlais, Dennis Desjarlais; nieces,...

Nov 27, 2025

Donna Gayle (Grubb) Kiewel was born August 3, 1948, to Fredrick Donal Grubb and Grace Fern (Eaton) Grubb in Deadwood, SD.  She grew up on a ranch near Devils Tower in Hulett, WY.  In high school, she was active in 4-H and was also a member of the cheerleading squad.  She graduated from Hulett High School in 1966 and...

Nov 26, 2025

     Gordon Gene Babcock, 92, of Creighton, South Dakota, sadly left us on November 26, 2025, and will now be joining his wife, Gladys, in the hereafter.     Gordon was a loving husband, father, and friend to all.  He loved life and contributed greatly to his community and world. His infectious humor and laughter were a joy to all...

Nov 26, 2025

James Linsy Riggs, 88, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Houston, TX.

James was born on August 20, 1937, in Oklahoma to James Linsy Riggs and Ruby Lee (Lewis) Riggs. From a young age, he discovered a passion for aviation. At just 16 years old, he completed his first solo flight in a Cessna 140 in...

Nov 24, 2025

Harry Richards,79, of Newcastle, WY, passed away on November 24, 2025. No service has been planned at this time.

Nov 24, 2025

Susan Mary Cheshier, age 75, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Susan was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister and patriotic American.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 22, 1950, and grew up in Gary, Indiana, graduating high school in 1968.  Susan then ventured out west to attend the...

Nov 23, 2025

Michael Charles "Mike" Alberts, age 79, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away suddenly on November 23, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Mike was born on July 29, 1946, at St. Joseph Hospital in Deadwood, SD, to Charles and Beverly (Mayer) Alberts.  He grew up in Pueblo, CO, and Sturgis, SD. He spent most summers...

Nov 21, 2025

Jake Raynold Wolf of Sturgis SD and previously a long-time resident of Gascoyne ND, passed away on November 21, 2025 after a brief, but brave battle with cancer.

Jake was born at home in rural Regent ND on August 27, 1931. He was one of thirteen children born to Christ and Anna (Schlaht) Wolf.

He...