Obits
June Shinabarger, 69, of Bison, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at West River Health Services in Hettinger, ND.
June's funeral will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Bison, SD, officiated by Pastor Phil Hahn. Burial to follow at Bison...
July 15, 1948 - July 15, 2026John Scott Lovald was born on July 15th, 1948, in Rapid City SD, to Scott and Hazel (Johnson) Lovald. John grew up with a deep appreciation for family, education, community and integrity -- values that would guide his life and career.John graduated from Phillip high...
Steven "Steve" Stickler, age 68, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Monument surrounded by the love of his family after a brief battle with Stage 3 Lung Cancer.Steven J. Stickler was born on August 18, 1957, in Philip, South Dakota, to Harold "Bud" and Dorothy Stickler...
Wylee Ancel Nelson was born on May 19, 1997, to Wade and Tawn (Tibbs) Nelson.
From the very beginning, Wylee was known for being hard-headed and stubborn. He always wanted the last word, even if it mumbled under his breath. Yet beneath that stubborn exterior was a heart that cared deeply for the...
Phillis Thorson of Spearfish, South Dakota, formerly of Philip, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Heartland Senior Living in Spearfish at the age of 96.“Our family is a circle of strength and love, with every birth and every union, the circle will grow, every joy shared adds more love, every crisis...
Carl Schauer, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at his home at Edgewood Assisted Living in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Carl was born on January 1, 1932, at the family home near Havelock, North Dakota. He attended the Alden School through the eighth grade. Carl was a bit self-conscious...
Jeanne Merchen, age 94, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Monument Health in CusterNaoma Jeanne Batie Merchen was born July 29, 1931, in Butler, SD to Glen Batie and Mabel (Huwe) Batie. She was the third child of eight sisters and two brothers.Her very early years were...
Kristina Sieler, age 54, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City.Kristina Kay Sieler was born February 17, 1972, in Rapid City SD, to proud parents, Dennis and Kay Sieler. She eagerly met her big brother Todd and later by younger brother...
Larry W. Carlson, 78, of Pierre, passed away July 1, 2026. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm, Monday, July 6, 2026 at Feigum Funeral Home concluding with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm. Funeral Services will be at 11:00am, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at New Life Church with Interment at Pleasant...
David Paul Gano, 82, of Meadow, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026.
David was born on April 25, 1944, in Buffalo, South Dakota, to Walter and Dorothy (Dippert) Gano. He grew up on the family ranch alongside his nine brothers and sisters. At the young age of 14, David was sent to...
