Obituaries

May 22, 2025

Dan, our beloved brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on May 22, 2025, surrounded in spirit and prayer by all who loved him.

He was born in Richardton, North Dakota, on February 15, 1938, to Joseph P. and Mary (Jordan) Mayer. After the early loss of their mother, Dan and his sister Rosalie...

May 20, 2025

Andrew (Andy) Johnson, a devoted family man, respected rancher, and proud community member, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025 at the age of 87.

Born and raised in Newell, SD, Andy built a life rooted in hard work, love, and faith. He spent many years working as a rancher, tending to the land and livestock with...

May 20, 2025

Bruce Francis Lyons of Sturgis, SD died on May 20, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 93 years old.

He was born in Fairmont MN to Hazel and Deward Lyons on April 20, 1932. After high school he attended advanced schooling for dental laboratory.  He worked for labs in the Minnesota and Sioux Falls SD area....

May 20, 2025

Craig M. Knutson, 70, of Spearfish, SD peacefully entered into heaven after a long-fought health battle on May 20, 2025 while in care at the Fort Meade Dept. of VA.

Craig M. Knutson was born, along with his twin sister, on January 25, 1955 to Lowell and June (Holmgren) Knutson in Warren, MN.  At a young age,...

May 18, 2025

Jerry (Gerald) VanSickel passed away May 18, 2025, at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City. He was born on May 16, 1958, to Jack and Jean VanSickel in Sturgis, South Dakota. Jerry is survived by his daughters of Cedar City, Utah, Jenny (Chris) Silvestri and her son, Tyler VanSickel, and Lacey Jackson and her son, Mason VanSickel, and...

May 17, 2025

Betty Lea Tesch, 85, passed away May 17, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Betty was born in the old Deadwood hospital at 7:20 am on November 4, 1939. She was the third child born to Glenn A. Dodson Sr. and Erma B. (Shuck) Dodson. Betty attended school in Sturgis, graduating with the class of 1958. She...

May 16, 2025

Belva Lea Schad, 76 of Sturgis, SD formerly of Eagle Butte, SD passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Monument Hospital of Rapid City, SD.

Family visitation will be at 2:00 p.m. MDT, Thursday, May 22, 2025 with public visitation following at 3:00 p.m. MDT at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, SD.

Belva...

May 16, 2025

Amy Lyn Albrecht-Denton was born on July 6, 1972 to Russ and Connie Albrecht (Sandidge). Amy grew up in Deadwood, SD, and she always talked about going to her mom's fabric store on Main Street. Some of her favorite memories included spending time with her family at the Two Bit Ranch outside of Deadwood, and going to the Cottage...

May 14, 2025

Arlene M. Gustafson, 84, passed away May 14, 2025, in Rapid City.

Arlene was born on April 20, 1941, the youngest of five children born to Martin and Gracie (Wanless) Jacobson in Whitewood, South Dakota. She grew up in Deadwood and graduated from Deadwood High School. Arlene married Harlan "Gus" Gustafson on July 16, 1961 in Deadwood....

May 13, 2025

Wayne Allen Lindbloom's sweet soul was called home on May 13th, 2025. Although his time here on earth was done, we will be forever grateful for every moment we were blessed to share with him. Wayne was gentle, kind, and very loved - we will miss him dearly.

Wayne was born on August 23rd, 1971 in Pierre,...

May 11, 2025

Arlene Mortensen Ennis was born August 6, 1925, the daughter of Burt and Viola Fees in Wall, South Dakota.  She grew up on a farm near Cottonwood, SD, attended a rural school and graduated from Cottonwood High School.  She received her teaching degree from Black Hills State College in Spearfish, SD.  She taught school in Jackson County for several...

May 10, 2025

Myron Roger Compton went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 10, 2025.

Myron was born on December 11, 1942 to Reid and Laura Compton. He grew up on a ranch 80 miles east of Sturgis. He graduated from Tee Pee Creek Country School in the eighth grade, and graduated from Sturgis High...

May 10, 2025

Laverne (Vern/Vernie) Ray Frank, age 86, of Newcastle, WY, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 10, 2025,

Vernie was born December 9, 1938, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Ben and Genevieve Frank. He grew up in Ideal, SD, and graduated from Winner High School in 1956. Despite his parents' wishes, at...

May 9, 2025

June was born October 4, 1935 in Sturgis, to William "Willie" and Ellen (Wilcox) Keller, the oldest of three children.  She grew up mostly in Newell.  She married Marvin Kosola on May 15, 1952 and shortly thereafter Marvin went overseas to serve in the Korean War.  When Marvin went overseas, June lived in Newell with her parents.  After Marvin's...

May 6, 2025

Eugene E. Farnsworth, 78, Rapid City, SD passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Funeral Services for Eugene will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 14 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, with visitation one-hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visit www.kinkadefunerals.com

May 5, 2025

Jerry Allen Witcraft passed away on May 5, 2025 at Monument Health in Sturgis, SD, surrounded by his sons, grandchildren, and friends.

He was born on July 17, 1939, in a railroad boxcar in Lehr, North Dakota, to William and Anna (Klauss) Witcraft. The family lived there until Jerry was three years old, after which they relocated...

May 5, 2025

Gene Goff was born in White Owl, SD on June 14, 1944 to Arthur "Tacky" Goff and Rose (Durston) Goff. He attended school in Tilford, SD. He later enlisted and served in the US Navy, being honorably discharged on May 14, 1968. On March 17, 1969 he married Caryl Ann Daum. To this union of wedded bliss three wonderful...

May 4, 2025

Eugene Oscar Kinney, 90, passed away May 4, 2025 at Monument Healthcare Hospice Suite, Sturgis, SD.

He was born April 14, 1935 in Terraville, SD to John and Pearl (Dow) Kinney. Gene joined three sisters; Berniece, Irene, and Betty, and three brothers; Bub (Donald), Harold, and Babe (John Jr.). Another sister, Helen, and brother, Joe, were to...

Apr 30, 2025

Daniel L. Griffee of Rapid City, SD, born March 8, 1966, passed away at Monument Health Hospice House on April 30, 2025. He is survived by three brothers, two sisters, four daughters, one son, 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Daniel was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers, one sister and a grandson.

Apr 28, 2025

Dwayne Clair Vig, age 83, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 28th.  Dwayne was born in Rapid City, SD on September 17, 1941 into the Cecil & Edith Vig family as the youngest child.  Dwayne joined Faith, Merle, Hope, and Rose.  He grew up on Horse Creek in central Meade County, God's Country.  Being the youngest,...