Obituaries

Mar 21, 2022

Randy Doil Morgan was born April 6, 1958, in Monticello, UT, to Larry and Sandra Morgan.  He was the brother to LeAnn, and Laura.  He attended Newcastle High School and graduated in 1976.

He was the father of three children, Shannon, Shaun, and Chance, and also a grandfather to Elliot, and Cohen.

Mar 21, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Lureen was born on August 3, 1948, in Graceville, Big Stone, MN, to Otto and Barb Lureen. Joe was blessed to have 11 sisters and one brother.

Coming from a busy family, Joe was eager to start life on his own at a very young age. Joe joined the United States...

Mar 20, 2022

Sturgis businessman, radio personality and photographer Robert W. (Bob) Davis died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Lippold Hospice suite at Monument Health in Sturgis following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer. Bob was well known in the Black Hills for his creativity, business ventures and sense of humor that left most everyone who knew him with a...

Mar 17, 2022

Dalza Marion (Sayers) Satrang, 95, passed away on March 17 th , 2022, at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Dalza, the daughter of Harrison and Nora (Hustead) Sayers, was born April 18, 1926, in Britton, SD. She attended rural school and high school in Marshall County, SD. Upon graduation she...

Mar 16, 2022

Forrest Lavern Lewis, 79, from Pringle, SD, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis, SD.

Forrest was born to Kenneth and Vivian Lewis on February 28, 1943.  He was 2nd oldest of 5. He was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Yakalavich. The two...

Mar 11, 2022

Shirley Nohava was born September 29, 1942, to Evelyn and Edward Philipsen. She was the oldest of five siblings, Sharon, Roy, Betty, and Patty, who she cherished deeply. Shirley married Lloyd and together they had Allen, Randy, and Sandy. Shirley and Lloyd had many business ventures in Sturgis. The Bootlegger, Phillips 66 gas, South Pine Motel, most...

Mar 8, 2022

Harlan Alvin Palo, 83, of Newell, SD, passed away peacefully in Spearfish, SD, on March 8, 2022.

Harlan was born May 10, 1938, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Alvin and Mary (Lakson) Palo. He was raised and grew up on the family farm near Newell, SD. He lived there his entire 83 years,...

Mar 7, 2022

Rita Marie (Hannah) Piroutek, 83, passed away peacefully at Echo Ridge Assisted Living in Rapid City, SD, on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Rita, the daughter of Maurice and Rose (Hetzel) Hannah, was born on June 26, 1938, in Belle Fourche, SD, where she graduated from high school in 1956. She then went on...

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)...