Obituaries

Mar 7, 2022

On Monday, March 7 th , 2022, Tanner Bruce, of Rapid City, SD, a loving son, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 21.

Tanner had a passion for the outdoors. He loved to go hunting and fishing with his friends and family. He always looked forward to the trips down to "The Ranch" for...

Mar 4, 2022

Randy Keffeler was born to this life in Sturgis, SD on September 10, 1961, and entered eternal life on March 4, 2022. He met his soulmate of 28 years, Susie, and they were married February 26, 1993. They raised two sons; Austin Cole (Kelsey) and Chaney Lee.

Randy attended school in Stoneville K-8...

Mar 3, 2022

Sylvia Lorraine Fuller, 87, of Spearfish, SD, passed peacefully on March 3, 2022, surrounded by angels and holding Jody's hand.

Sylvia was born July 11, 1934, to Ray and Louise (Thybo) Wicks. Growing up in Slim Buttes, SD, Lorraine rode her horse to school, once there she turned her horse back home.  Her...

Mar 3, 2022

1 Peter 4:10 "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms"

Neil Walter Hodges, P.E., 70, passed away peacefully to be with his savior on Thursday, March 3, 2022 while in Mesa, AZ after a brave battle with cancer.

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Feb 28, 2022

WHITEWOOD | Philip Neri Bestgen, 98, Whitewood, SD, died Monday, February 28, 2022, at Monument Health in Sturgis.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, with rosary services beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m....

Feb 23, 2022

A beautiful woman with a voice like an angel who carried this family for nearly sixty years has passed.

Rosemary Ann Maher, daughter of Otto and Christine (Thom) Bruner was born April 19, 1939, at Wagner, South Dakota, and died February 23, 2022, at her Spearfish home surrounded by her loving family. She...

Feb 23, 2022

Ronald G. Schaefer, 81, of Sturgis, South Dakota, died at his home on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Ronald was born January 9, 1941, at home, outside of Reliance, SD. He was the fourth child born to Arnold D. and Karolina Schaefer. Ronnie grew up on the farm and attended school at South Cloud Country School, outside Reliance,...

Feb 18, 2022

Allen Paul Croyle, 87, of Black Hawk passed away February 18 th , 2022, at the VA's Community Living Hospice Center.

He was born July 4 th , 1934, in Summerhill, Pennsylvania. In his later years Al's retirement brought him to Ellsworth AFB.  He loved the Black Hills and chose to make it...

Feb 16, 2022

Jason Lee Griffis quietly passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home.

A burial with military honors begins at 10 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD.

A celebration of life ceremony and meal for family and friends begins at 3:30...

Feb 14, 2022

Franklin Shobe, 80, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home in Hermosa, SD. Per his request there will be no services.

Feb 14, 2022

Shane was born June 22, 1971, in Pierre, South Dakota, to Douglas C Anderson and Wanda J (Styles) Anderson. Shane was raised and attended school in Murdo, SD, until the summer of 1982 when the family relocated to Sturgis, SD.

When Shane was younger not much would keep him in one place, always...

Feb 14, 2022

On February 14, 2022, Cherry Melton Allgood went to be with his savior. His faith and character will live on through his family. We all will miss him.

Cherry leaves behind his daughters, Sheryl (Dan) Cass, and Sandy (Kerry) Friedel; his son, Ron Allgood; and his daughters, Leann (Sam) Norris, and Wanda (Steve)...

Feb 11, 2022

Delores "Squeek" (Finn) Terry, 75, passed away February 11, 2022, in Rapid City, SD.

Squeek was born in Deadwood, SD on July 15, 1946, to Edward and Reva (Shoop) Finn. She grew up in the Sturgis area where she met and married the boy next door and the love of her life, Rinehart...

Feb 11, 2022

Jacquelyn (Jacqi) Kathe Renate Barth, 34, of Piedmont, South Dakota, passed away in her sleep on February 11, 2022.

Jacqi was raised by her grandparents, Jackie and Renate James, in Piedmont, SD. She graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 2006. Jacqi lived in California and North Carolina until returning to Piedmont to be with friends and...

Feb 11, 2022

Kriss Bernard Hammond, 71, of Spearfish, SD, died February 11, 2022, in Spearfish, SD.

Kriss was born December 28, 1950, in Spearfish, SD, to Philip and Theresa (Heinz) Hammond.

Kriss grew up in Spearfish with two other siblings, Kevin, and Debbie. He graduated from Spearfish High School and went...

Feb 9, 2022

Ralph Eugene Lawrence Besler, 87, Whitewood, SD, died Feb. 9, 2022, at home surrounded by family after a three-month battle with mesothelioma. Services will begin with a Viewing at 9 am Friday, Feb. 18 with the funeral at 11 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Whitewood, SD. Burial, with military honors, will follow at 2 pm in Black...

Feb 6, 2022

Seth Stehman, 44, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his home in Rapid City, South Dakota, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant 21-month battle with cancer. Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Kinkade Funeral Chapel, Sturgis, SD. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD....

Feb 6, 2022

Wesley Eugene Elliott, 88, died Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Crook County Medical Services, Sundance, WY. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD, Friday, February 11, 2022, 12:30 p.m.

Feb 6, 2022

Kerry Lynn Bartels was born July 2, 1975 and passed away at home February 6, 2022.

Kerry is survived by her grandma, Elsie Bartels; father, Barry Bartels; mother and stepdad, Toni (Doug) Kymala; sisters, Shannon Kymala, Shayla (Talen) Tetrault; and dog, Pylot.

There are no words to express how much Kerry enjoyed the two people...

Feb 5, 2022

David Malone went to be with his heavenly Father on February 5, 2022. He was staying with his aunt and uncle, Peggy and Lance Hubbard, at their ranch outside Whitewood, South Dakota, after going through a lengthy battle with metastatic melanoma, to which he finally succumbed.

David was born July 21, 1968, to...