Gerald E. Kirk
Feb 23, 2021
Gerald E. Kirk, 83, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2021 in Spearfish, SD. Gerald was born April 7, 1937 at Newell, SD to Ralph and Sylvia (Sundstrom) Kirk. He was raised and grew up on the family ranch near Mud Butte, SD, where he adored weekends with the Sundstrom cousins, along with Uncle Juno and Aunt...
Robert Darin Hegr
Feb 20, 2021
Bob was the third of 4 children born to Robert and Darlene Hegr, on February 25, 1964, between 2 older sisters, Robyn and Jana and youngest brother, Troy. Bobby attended and graduated from Lennox High School in 1982. He always wanted to tag along with his older sisters who weren't too keen on having a little brother tag along....
William Joseph Covell, Jr.
Feb 20, 2021
William Joseph Covell, Jr. was born on December 18, 1948 in Watertown, SD to William and Rosella (Marsh) Covell, Sr.
Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing, camping, and motorcycle riding. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He loved spending time with friends and family. He was a generous man who loved the...
Julie Marie Lundin-Haak
Feb 20, 2021
Julie Marie Lundin-Haak, 53, of Rapid City, SD lost her long hard battle to cancer shortly after midnight on February 20th, 2021. While her hands were being held by some of the most important people in her life. We will always have an emptiness in our hearts.
Julie is survived by her love, Todd Srstka...
Francis "Fran" Steve Ficek
Feb 19, 2021
Francis Steve Ficek was born on July 16, 1939 in Dickinson, ND to Steve and Mary (Kadrmas) Ficek. In 1957, Fran joined the United States Marines. While he was serving, he met Jeannette Juanita Wagner, and they married before Francis was honorably discharged. They moved to California and began a family. To their union, three beloved sons were born,...
Doreen Adele Hester
Feb 19, 2021
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Doreen Hester in Sturgis, SD on Friday, February 19, 2021. Doreen had moved back to South Dakota to stay close to family. Doreen was born in Rapid City to Harvey and Helen Ballinger as their fourth child. She was married to James Hester on July 21, 1962 in Rapid City, SD....
Rita Ellen Dubroy
Feb 18, 2021
Rita Ellen Dubroy, 97, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.
Full obituary is pending.
Rose Marie Schlem
Feb 18, 2021
Rose Marie Schlem was born on January 27, 1944 in Winner, SD to Frank and Helen (Vosika) Dierks. Rose married Roger Schlem on August 19, 1962. Together they had three children, Valarie, Dana, and Richard. Rose was an avid bowler, knitter, and also had quite the green thumb. For a number of years, she cared for a spring greenhouse and...
Florence C. Lutz
Feb 16, 2021
Florence C. Lutz, 91, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Monument Health Hospice in Sturgis.
Florence was born on the family homestead in Thunderhawk, North Dakota on October 30, 1929 she was the second of five children born to Floyd and Mayme (Texley) Hannah. Florence grew up and attended school in the Lemmon area.
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Frances Lorraine Schutterle
Feb 15, 2021
Francis Lorrain Schutterle, 87, of Sturgis, SD, died February 15, 2021, at Monument Health Sturgis.
She was born in South Dakota, July 10, 1933, to Albert and Helen Rath. She married Ernie Schutterle May 16, 1981.
Francis is buried with her husband in Bear Butte Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.
Ralph Edward Harms
Feb 13, 2021
Sonny (Ralph) Edward Harms, 76, of Valentine Nebraska, passed on February 13, 2021.
Sonny is survived by his wife Suzie (Sears) Harms of 56 years, sisters Mallene Gilroy and Lesa Harms, daughter Melinda (Jay) Mattson, son Marty ( Elycia ) Harms and grandchildren Bodie Mattson, Talen, and Braxn Harms, brother-in-law Lawrence Turner, sister-in-law Pat Harms,...
Janet Doreen Schaub
Feb 13, 2021
Janet Doreen Schaub, 84, of Belle Fourche, passed away on February 13, 2021, at home with family. Janet was born in Newcastle, WY, July 7,1936, to Edwin Emmit Schulze and Doris May (Cool) Schulze. She was blessed with 4 sisters. Janet was raised in Newcastle and as a teenager moved to Belle Fourche, SD. Janet was strong...
Dixie D. Tveidt
Feb 12, 2021
Dixie D. Tveidt, 64, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home in Sturgis, SD with her family by her side. Dixie was born to Fred and Twyla (Wildberger) Huffman on February 10, 1957 in Sturgis, SD. The family lived in Newcastle, WY until they moved back to Sturgis, SD when she was 5 years old....
Milton "Mit" Francis Ness
Feb 11, 2021
Milton Francis Ness "Mit" was born January 1, 1933, at home north of Pukwana to Botholf "Tophy" Ness and Hilda (Behrns) Ness. He left home when he was 14 and worked at the Cable Ranch until he was drafted into service and served during the Korean War. His unit built air strips and roads in Korea and Guam. Following the...
Melidie Ilona Swallow
Feb 9, 2021
Melidie Ilona Miner-Swallow was born to Elverna Thunder Hawk and Nelson Miner on March 8,1942 on the Cheyenne River Reservation. At 78, she passed away at home among family in the morning of February 9, 2021. Melidie spent her early years in a log cabin along the Little Marrow River on the Cheyenne River Reservation. As a youth she...
Robert "Bobby" David Johnson
Feb 8, 2021
Robert "Bobby" David Johnson was born on March 7, 1963 in Madison, WI to Lewis and Delores (Dover) Johnson. Bobby attended Stoughton High School in Stoughton, WI, and graduated in 1981. As a kid, he enjoyed camping with his cousins throughout southern Wisconsin and taking trips with the family to Lake Superior. Even from early on, Bobby...
Randy Scott Beckman
Feb 6, 2021
Randy Scott Beckman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 6, 2021, at the Department of Veteran's Administration Hospital in Fort Meade, SD, near Sturgis. Cancer is wicked. Randy was born June 25, 1950, in Sioux Falls, SD, where he spent his childhood years. In 1969, he married his lifetime partner, Pam Sheetz, and had...
Janet Joy Vansickel
Feb 5, 2021
Janet Joy Vansickel was born on a snowy October day to Charles and Hazel (Short) Vansickel. They were blessed with twins (it was a two for one deal) on October 25, 1947 in Deadwood, SD. Janet grew up on the family ranch in Opal, SD, where her and her twin made very special memories. She attended grade...
David Lee Sharp
Feb 5, 2021
David Lee Sharp, 59, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Per David's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Robert "Bob" James Donaldson
Feb 4, 2021
Robert James Donaldson was born February 13, 1946 and passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Ginger, by his side on February 4, 2021. Bob earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in mathematics from South Dakota State University. While there, he was the flamboyant bass trombone player for the SDSU Jackrabbits Bum Band, an extremely entertaining...
