Obituaries

Dec 20, 2023

James Vernon Royer was born June 11, 1962, to Gary and Ruth Royer in Pierre, South Dakota. He spent most of his young life on a ranch being a typical young boy raising mischief. As he grew, he learned the ranch life and helped his father work cows. Jim learned how to drive tractors and trucks and...

Dec 19, 2023

Donald Jospeh Hall, 77, passed away December 19, 2023, in Rapid City, SD.

Burial will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date.

Dec 18, 2023

Diane K. Mangelsen, 60, passed away December 18, 2023, in Sturgis, South Dakota.

She was born in Valentine, Nebraska on November 14, 1963, to Arthur and Doris (Benes) Morgan.

Diane is survived by her sons, Wayne Mangelsen of Cody, Wyoming and Lee Mangelsen of Valentine, Nebraska.

Dec 16, 2023

Janice Dean Forbes, 84, Loveland, CO passed away on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, at UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies. Janice D. Forbes was born August 18th, 1939, at Seattle, Washington to Dick and Ann Taylor. She was raised in the western United States but settled down for much of her childhood in Estes Park, Colorado....

Dec 15, 2023

William R. Morgan, 83, Gillette, WY passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette.

William Ray Morgan was born November 8, 1940, in Vermillion, SD to Arthur and Lottie (Chamberlain) Morgan.  Later his family settled in Sturgis.  Bill attended school in Sturgis, graduating from Sturgis High School...

Dec 14, 2023

Edward J. Pickar, 72, Sturgis, SD passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City.

Memorial Visitation for Ed will be from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, with Sharing of Memories beginning at 6:00 PM. Memorial Services...

Dec 14, 2023

Larry Dean Bock, 84, Newcastle, WY, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Larry Dean Bock was born July 9, 1939, in the Accord Hospital at Newcastle to Oliver C. "Sox" Bock and Marion (Johnson) Bock. He was raised in the Weston County area, attending grade school in...

Dec 13, 2023

Clayton Daniel Ford, Jr., 68, of Box Elder, SD, died Friday, December 8, 2023, at Box Elder, SD.

Clayton Daniel Ford, Jr was born May 26, 1955, at Helena, MT, to Clayton and Shirley (Spurlock) Ford, Sr.  Clayton grew up in Montana, graduating from high school. After high school, he joined the U.S....

Dec 12, 2023

Kenneth Fredekind, 65, passed away unexpectedly on December 12th, 2023 at Monument Health in Sturgis, SD. Ken was born October 27th, 1958 in Clarkston, WA, to Lydia and Duane Fredekind. In his early childhood they lived several places but his family finally settled in Vale, SD in 1971. He was an alumnus of Newell High School, Class of 1977....

Dec 10, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mitch Jeffery, a cherished cowboy, loving father, grandfather, partner, and a respected member of the Sturgis, South Dakota community. Mitchell Lynn Jeffery passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City, SD.

Mitch...

Dec 9, 2023

Carlyn Gidget Kegley, 64, passed away peacefully this Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Monument Hospital after a short but strong fight against pancreatic cancer.

She had a love of butterflies, elephants, owls, and lighthouses. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting handmade items, such as painted bags and wood, as well as homemade...

Dec 8, 2023

Walter James Dean O'Rourke, 36, of Sturgis, SD, took his final ride on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Walter "JD" O'Rourke was born February 14th, 1987, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Rick and Tracy O'Rourke.  He grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota and graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in...

Dec 7, 2023

Lawrence A. Sullivan, 72, of Deadwood, SD, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home.

Lawrence Allan Sullivan was born October 3, 1951, to John L. and Donna J. (Johnson) Sullivan at Sutherland, Nebraska.  Larry grew up on a farm near Wallace, NE, graduating from Wallace High School in 1969.  He then attended college for a...

Dec 7, 2023

Elizabeth N. Johnson (Thornton) stepped out of this life into the faithful presence of Jesus Christ her Savior on December 7, 2023 in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Elizabeth was born January of 1940 in the state of Oklahoma, into a loving home surrounded by her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings which consisted of three brothers...

Dec 6, 2023

IC2/SGT Steven Mike Lehi United States Navy & Reserve USS Whetstone LSD-27 USS Tacoma PG-92 Army National Guard – SD & NE

Steven M. Lehi was born to Michael W. and Lillian R. (Stark) Lehi May 8, 1950 in Sturgis, SD. He died at home in Hot Springs, SD, November 29, 2023. A full military...

Dec 6, 2023

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, (well, not so far away) it was Newcastle, Wyoming, there was born a baby girl named Jean. God had definitely decided this earth needed some excitement. Unbeknown to all and unknown until the time of delivery, one of two identical twins, Jean Carol Day (Fawcett) was born into this world on...

Dec 5, 2023

For apart of us went with you on the day God called you home. Alexander "Alex" Arguello, Jr., 83, of Sioux Falls, SD, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center.

Alex loved his fishing, football, playing his guitar and singing.

His favorite saying for just about...

Dec 4, 2023

Heaven has a new Elvis singer.  Sidney Pulaski (Daddy-o to James) passed away on December 4, 2023, at Ft. Meade, SD, VA.  after a courageous battle with a brain injury.  He was surrounded by family.  He grew up in Michigan and Wisconsin.  He moved quite a bit with the military but made his "home' South Dakota.  Sid...

Dec 3, 2023

Patrick J. Paur, 84, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Avantara Mountain View in Rapid City.

Full obituary and service information is pending.

Nov 29, 2023

Billie Jo was born in Casper, Wyoming, on July 10, 1970. Billie Jo succumbed to pancreatic cancer. She fought a great fight. She moved to Rapid City to finish her life with her pride and joy, her son, Cody Bauman. She often stated she found her happy place. I believe it was divine providence that she died...