Jeryl R. Huffman
Jun 15, 2026
Jeryl (Jerry) Huffman unexpectedly left this earth at his home in Sturgis, South Dakota on June 15, 2026.
Jerry was born February 23, 1941, at Jefferson, Iowa. He grew up in his family home at Paton, Iowa, attending Paton Public Schools until graduation. He then attended Buena Vista University at Storm Lake, Iowa. He then received a draft notice from the...
Judith Ann Ollila
Jun 17, 2026
Judith Ann Ollila, 82, of Vale, South Dakota, passed away peacefully while holding her husband’s hand on June 17, 2026.
Judith Ann Holst was born on December 5,1943, in Sturgis, SD, to Ernest and Dora (Trigg) Holst. She arrived a little earlier than expected, so her first crib was a dresser drawer placed near the stove to keep her warm. She...
Robert "Bob" Johnston
May 7, 2026
Robert (Bob) H. Johnston, 80, Newell, died, May 7, 2026 at his home in Newell.
Bob, the son of Robert and Elisabeth (Rose) Johnston, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and his family moved to Illinois where he lived until graduating from Lake Park High School where he played and developed a love for football that would last his entire life....
John Edward Flahaven
Jun 21, 2026
John Edward Flahaven, 87, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on June 21, 2026. John was born on November 13, 1938, in Minot, North Dakota, to Thomas and Hazel (Frank) Flahaven. He was the youngest of seven children and attended elementary school in Wabek, North Dakota.
As a young man, John proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service,...
Helen Fern Ackerson
Jun 20, 2026
Helen Fern (Haugan) Ackerson was born on May 6, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Helmuth and Anna Pegorsch. She grew up alongside her older sister, JoAnn, with whom she shared a very close bond. The sisters loved singing together in the choir at House of Hope Church and shared a lifelong passion for horses.
Helen attended Macalester College, where she...
Alvina Bernice Hump
Jun 20, 2026
Alvina Bernice Hump, 79, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Red Scaffold, South Dakota. Inurnment will follow at the church cemetery.
Alvina Bernice (Runs After) Hump, (Zuya Waste Win), (Goes...
Louise M. Muinos Felion
Jun 19, 2026
Louise Mary Muinos Felion, 88, Belle Fourche, South Dakota, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche. Memorial services will be held Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Inurnment will follow in the Vale Cemetery.
Louise Mary Smith Muinos Felion was born September 28, 1937 to Mathew Clair and...
Marlin Connelly
Jun 17, 2026
Marlin Connelly, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected professional, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, in Sturgis, South Dakota, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on March 1, 1937, in Wall, South Dakota, Marlin lived a life marked by dedication, innovation, and a deep love for those closest to him.
Marlin’s career was distinguished by his significant contributions to...
Michael Robert Ingwersen
Jun 14, 2026
Michael “Mike” Robert Ingwersen, 72, left this earthly world on June 14, 2026, at the Ft. Meade VA Hospice, to the tunes of Led Zeppelin.
Mike was deeply loved by all who knew him. His humor, quick wit, and strong spirit will be dearly missed and forever remembered.
He is survived by his three daughters, Kelly (Stan), Karma (Jamie), and Emily; nine...
Bryan Allen Vansickle
Jun 14, 2026
Bryan Allen Vansickle was born on June 14, 1969 in Deadwood, South Dakota. He grew up in Sturgis with his mother, Margie, two brothers and two sisters. His father, George, passed away when Bryan was 10 months old.
He joined the United States Army after high school, and proudly served in many areas of our country and the world, including Washington...
Kimberly Kay Gehrke
Jun 13, 2026
Kimberly K. Gehrke, 63 years old, passed away on June 13, 2026.
Kim will be remembered for her strength, independence and the love she had for her two boys and three grandchildren.
Kim grew up in Black Hawk, SD. She played softball, played the guitar, sang in the choir and loved to go rock hunting. She would never pass a pile of...
Freda Mae Wilson
Jun 11, 2026
Freda Mae Wilson was born January 18, 1929, at the home of her great Aunt Betty and Jess King to Sam and Ada Simons. She grew up in Marcus, SD, where she and her six siblings attended Barada School, often riding horseback or in a wagon through the snow. The happy Simon’s home was filled with laughter, and certainly some...
Melody Lynn Paklin
Jun 9, 2026
Melody Lynn Shoop Paklin, 67, passed away June 9, 2026, in Sturgis, South Dakota at home due to an accident.
Melody was born November 6, 1958 to Phillip Edward and Sylvia Joan (Kinney) Shoop in Deadwood, SD.
She lived in Terraville, SD while growing up and she graduated from Lead High School and went on to attend cosmetology school. Melody worked many...
Steven Patrick Payne
Jun 6, 2026
Steven Patrick Payne, 79, Sturgis passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at his home. At Steve’s request he will be cremated and inurned at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, with Military Honors in June of 2027.
Steven Patrick Payne was born December 3, 1946, at Winnebago, MN to Shirley and Doris (Miles) Payne and he was raised in Welcome, MN. Steve...
Ian R. Chiller
Jun 5, 2026
Ian R. Chiller, 62, passed away June 5, 2026, in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Full obituary is pending.
In remembrance of Ian's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Western Hills Humane Society: 324 Industrial Dr Spearfish SD 57783.
Roy (RT) Shaw
Jun 3, 2026
Roy T Shaw of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on June 12, 1949 in Sturgis, SD to David J and Zola M Shaw. Growing up in the small town of Red Owl, SD, he was known as Roy Thomas to all.
Roy Thomas started his education in...
Harriet "Granny" Ellen Lolley
May 31, 2026
Harriet "Granny" Lolley of Sturgis, South Dakota, died at her home on May 31, 2026.
She was born October 18,1951, in Sturgis, to Ben and Dorothy Olson. She was a member of the Sturgis Brown High School graduating class of 1969. She married Jerry Lolley, of Mission, SD on November 1,1969, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
In December 1970, she gave birth to...
Vicki Tripp
May 28, 2026
Vicki Josephine Tripp, age 76, passed away in Rapid City, SD, on May 28th, 2026 around 5pm of a heart attack.
She was born October 20th, 1949 in Tyndall, SD, to Joseph and Dorothy Pekas. She attended Wagner High School, then Southern College in Spring Field, SD. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a minor in Psychology in...
Richard "Charlie" Vernon Franz
May 25, 2026
Richard “Charlie” Vernon Franz was born on December 5, 1942 in Lake City, Minnesota and passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force retiring with the rank Master Sergeant after 24 years of dedicated service. During the Vietnam War, he served as a forward air controller...
David E. Albrecht
May 24, 2026
David Elliott Albrecht, 92, Hot Springs, SD passed away May 24, 2026 at the South Dakota Veterans Home. Funeral Services will be Friday, June 12, 2026 at the State Veterans Home, with visitation one-hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the State Veterans Home Cemetery.
David Elliott Albrecht was born September 25, 1933 to George D. and Hazel D....
