Obituaries

Jul 16, 2025

Dean Arthur Sorenson

January 20, 1953- July 16, 2025

Dean A Sorenson; 72, Spearfish, SD passed away on July 16, 2025, in his home surrounded with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side after years of fighting cancer in a way only a Warrior could.

Dean was born in Rapid City, SD...

Jul 15, 2025

Sherrie was born in Lubbock Texas and had a gypsy soul that she inherited from her parents Jack and Marie Quinton.

Her father traveled all over the southwest and up the pacific coast working as an electrician.  Sherrie grew up knowing tremendous country and could tell you everything about New Mexico and Texas that you would ever...

Jul 15, 2025

Ruth McDermott, 98, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

Ruth was born on August 22, 1926 to Henry and Anna (Babb) Wahlfeldt in Twilight, SD. She attended grade school in Twilight then went on to graduate from Newell, SD in 1944. Following graduation, she continued to ranch...

Jul 13, 2025

Jerry Arthur Hughes, 86, passed away July 13, 2025, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

He was born on November 28, 1938, to William and Doris (Bates) Hughes. He grew up mostly in the Rapid City area, graduating in 1956. Jerry joined the United States Navy in 1956 and proudly served until his honorably discharge in 1959....

Jul 11, 2025

Kenneth E. Peterson, 75, Sturgis, SD passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City.

Ken was born July 4, 1950 in Wagner, SD to Kenneth and Olga (Haeuszer) Peterson. He graduated in 1968 from Wagner High school and for a time he attended Nettleton College in Sioux Falls.

Ken brought his family...

Jul 10, 2025

William Walter Henke, 73, of Summerset, SD, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Affectionately known as Bill, he was a devoted husband, proud father, adoring grandfather, and loyal friend. He dedicated over 35 years of his life to the United States Air Force, including 22 years of active duty,...

Jul 7, 2025

Beverly Ann Evenson, 83, of Spearfish, SD, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Avantara Mountain View Healthcare Center.

Visitation for Beverly will be held Monday, July 14, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, SD, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 15, at 1:30 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in...

Jul 5, 2025

Sharron "Kay" Simons, 87, of Sturgis SD, passed away peacefully and went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 5th in her residence at Good Samaritans in New Underwood SD.

Kay was born on February 23rd, 1938 to John and Laura Eddy. She had many wonderful memories growing up on the Eddy Brother's Ranch...

Jul 3, 2025

Pauline Jean (Homan) Wendt, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Born on August 16, 1936, in Nisland, South Dakota, Pauline was the daughter of Fred and Anna (Weitzel) Homan. She grew up on the family farm and attended Nisland Schools for all 12 years before graduating from the College of...

Jul 2, 2025

Lyle Hendrickson, 77, from Center, North Dakota passed away July 2, 2025, at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem, North Dakota, where he had been a resident for 22 months.

A memorial prayer service will be provided by Pastor Zelwyn Heide at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Hannover, North Dakota on July 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm...

Jul 2, 2025

Timothy Lee Kok, 72, passed away on July 2, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Tim was born on April 7, 1953, in Hettinger, North Dakota, to Dean and Vita Kok, the youngest of two sons. He grew up on the family farm and ranch along Duck Creek Road, 12 miles southwest of Lodgepole, South Dakota. At...

Jul 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas Benjamin Sturis, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left the earthly world on July 1st, 2025. He celebrated his 54th birthday the day before, complete with chocolate ice cream, a diet coke, key lime infused ice chips (he loved ice) and all his children at his...

Jun 30, 2025

Karen Ann Moore passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD at the age of 88.

She was born May 15, 1937, in Sioux Falls, SD to Thomas E.W.B. Moore and Gertrude Barnhart Moore. She graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls in 1954. She earned her nursing degree...

Jun 30, 2025

Ron Frame passed away on June 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as wide as the prairie sky he called home. Born with grit in his bones and mischief in his smile, Ron lived life the cowboy way—honest, hard-working, and always ready with a one-liner that could disarm the sourest of moods—or cause one. Ron died as he lived:...

Jun 26, 2025

Steven D. Sjomeling, 69, Sturgis, SD passed away June 26, 2025 at his home.

Funeral Services for Steve will be Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Visitation will be one-hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery near Deadwood.

Steven Dale Sjomeling was born November...

Jun 21, 2025

Beatrice "Bea" Wilson, 87, Sturgis, SD passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital.

Visitation for Bea will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 1 at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 11 AM, Wednesday, July 2, also at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.  Interment will follow at 12:30 PM, at Black...

Jun 20, 2025

     Ron Jarvis, 83, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on June 20, 2025, at West Marion Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.Ron was born on April 19, 1942, in Sturgis, South Dakota, to Lloyd "Corky" Jarvis and Della Jarvis. He graduated from Sturgis High School in 1960, where he was a multi-sport athlete, participating in football, basketball, and track....

Jun 20, 2025

Bonnie was born February 25, 1943 at Cooper, SD to Emery and Dorothy (Harvey) Sternad. She attended 8 years of country school at Lama and 4 years of high school in Faith, SD. She married in 1953 and has two children by that marriage. In 1980, she married Roscoe Clark and they resided at their Pleasant Valley home until...

Jun 19, 2025

George Kane, age 93,  of Sturgis SD, died Thursday June 19th, 2025 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living.

A celebration of life will be held by the family later this summer.

George was born in Lemmon, SD on November 7th, 1931.  He was raised on the Kane family farm near Lemmon.  He married LaVina Weil in ...

Jun 18, 2025

Randy Duane Christopherson, 67, passed away June 18, 2025, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

Randy was born on April 12, 1958 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Myron (Chris) and Letha Loy (Tuck) Christopherson. He grew up and attended school in Mitchell, South Dakota. Randy married Patricia Durnin on August 12, 1978. The young couple was looking...