Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Elizabeth Barbara (Vetter) Loughlin, 93, of Sturgis, SD, died July 13, 2023, at Monument Health Sturgis Care Center.

Elizabeth Barbara Vetter was born May 15, 1930, to Peter and Mary (Burkhard) Vetter in Bison, SD.

In February 1948, she married Lloyd Loughlin and they moved to Whitewood in 1959....

Jul 13, 2023

Gary Robert Ott, M.D, 74, passed away July 13, 2023, surrounded by family in the comfort of his home.

Gary was born on March 29, 1949, to Robert and Jeanne Ott, in Toledo, Ohio.  He graduated from E.L. Bowsher High School in 1967 and enrolled at The University of Toledo, where he graduated...

Jul 11, 2023

On a stormy July day, in Deadwood, South Dakota, Lynne Millikan finished her battle with cancer and instantly knew peace. She had fought long and bravely, her family loving and supporting her. Lynne loved life, and she dearly loved her kids, grandkids, and fur babies, but she let go of this world and went on to join...

Jul 8, 2023

James "Jim" Christensen, 68, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Jim was born to Don and Rena Christensen of Whitewood on May 19, 1955, and graduated from Sturgis High School.

He met his first love, Debra "Deb" Arnio, and they were married on July 4, 1974. Together they called Whitewood...

Jul 8, 2023

Lloyd Anthony Getchell, 61, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Jul 5, 2023

Dennis "Denny" Donald Iversen, 75, of Black Hawk, SD, died at his home, with his wife by his side, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Denny was born May 20, 1948, in Pierre, SD, son of Donald and Regina Iversen. He grew up on the family ranch at Wendte, SD. He attended school in...

Jul 4, 2023

Orvel R. "Butch" Curns passed away on July 4, 2023, in Surprise, Arizona.

He is survived by his wife, Carroll; son, Aaron; daughter, Heather; his grandchildren; his sister, Jeannie Curns Beug, of Sturgis, SD; brother, Timothy Curns of Black Hawk, SD.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Hot...

Jul 4, 2023

Clifford (Sony) Harold Hemsher, 77, of Piedmont, SD, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Fort Meade VA Hospice. Sony was born on July 15, 1945, to Clifford Howard Hemsher and Marie Agnes (Jazek) Hemsher in Rapid City, SD.  He was the first of 12 children.

Sony served in the Navy from 1965 to 1971, spending...

Jul 4, 2023

On July 4, 2023, heaven gained an amazing woman. Joanie was surrounded by her most cherished friends and family, in her home in Lead, SD, during her last days and hours.  She is now free from pain. Free from cancer. After almost 17 years she lost her battle with a rare cancer. Her doctors called her an...

Jul 2, 2023

Bennie "Ben" Otis Spring, 98, passed away peacefully at The Hospice House in Rapid City, SD, on July 2,2023. He was born at the family homestead in Custer County, SD, on December 28,1924, to Frank Spring and Beatha (Kost) Spring. He joined his sister, Carol and brother, Theodore "Ted" and several years later they were joined with...

Jun 29, 2023

Gerald Wayne Powers, also famously known as "Jerry" and or "Butch", died June 29, 2023, in his home at the age of 78 years-old.

Gerald was born on March 12th, to Ralph and Martha Powers in Hot Springs, South Dakota in 1945. Until the age of 8 he lived at Igloo with his...

Jun 26, 2023

Melissa Jane Ward, 70, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Weston County Manor after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Melissa was born April 17, 1953, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She spent her early years in Newcastle, WY and then our family moved to Grand Junction, Colorado and then on to the west coast. Melissa graduated...

Jun 26, 2023

David was born in Sturgis, SD on March 19, 1941, to Ilith (Goss) and Milton Morell.  He attended grade school at Fairpoint through the 5th grade. After his parents divorced, he moved to California with his mother and went for the 1st half of his 6th grade year there.  He decided 600 kids in his class was...

Jun 24, 2023

Larry James Harrison was born on November 24th, 1962, in Stanley, ND to Annabel Luze and Alvie Harrison Sr. He passed away June 24th, 2023, in his home in Gillette, WY at the age of 60 after a long battle with cancer.

Many will remember Larry for his love and passions for playing pool, riding horses, drinking...

Jun 23, 2023

Coleen Ann Northrop, 74, of Sturgis, South Dakota passed away June 23, 2023.

She was born on October 25, 1948, to Lowell and Lucille (Antrum) Fichter in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Coleen loved her family, friends, her two dogs and two cats, cooking, stained glass, and gardening. She will always be remembered as an independent, spirited women...

Jun 21, 2023

Dale Franklin Robinson, 89, of Belle Fourche, SD, formerly of Ralph, SD, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Belle Estate in Belle Fourche SD.

Private family service has been held.

Dale F. Robinson was born at the Reeder, ND, hospital. He attended grade school at Ramble Country School...

Jun 20, 2023

Cassius "Cash" Steven Renner was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on November 30, 2009. He died in Lead, South Dakota, on June 20, 2023, in a tragic accident while playing at home.

It is impossible for words to capture the pure joy and delight Cash brought with him everywhere he went. His...

Jun 17, 2023

Ted "Frog" Krogen passed away on June 17, 2023, in Spearfish, SD, 2 weeks after being diagnosed with liver cancer. His wife and children were by his side.

Ted was born September 7, 1946, in Williston, ND, to Melvin and Ruth (McDaniel) Krogen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He...

Jun 17, 2023

Celebrating the life of Betty Lou Brash-Allshouse

September 15, 1940 – June 17, 2023

Betty Lou Brash-Allshouse was born on September 15, 1940, to Percy and Mabel (Mundt) Smart in Kidder, South Dakota. She grew up in the Britton/Kidder area. Betty went to school in Kidder but spent her final year in Britton.

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Jun 16, 2023

Charles William Rambow, father, husband, and local historian, passed away on June 16, 2023, at the age of 87, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD, after a brief battle with cancer.

Charles was born on December 22, 1935, in Sturgis, SD, to Everett V. and Nettie M. (Caton) Rambow. In 1942,...