Obituaries

Craft

Craft

Jean Cope Craft

Body March 12, 1932 - April 10, 2026 We pause to celebrate the long and wonderful life of Jean Cope Craft as she joins her family beside the heavenly Father. Jean (Phyllis Jean) was the 2nd child born to Henry and Phyllis Kienitz in their Smithwick S.D.
Wilaby

Wilaby

Darla Jean ‘Bolte’ Wilaby

Body November 19, 1951 - March 28, 2026 On March 28, 2026, in Custer, S.D., Darla Jean ‘Bolte’ Wilaby was relieved of her struggle with dementia. She was born to Frank and Ona Bolte in Brookings, S.D.
Stanton

Stanton

Eldon Stanton

Body June 5, 1953 - March 25, 2026 A Tribute to Eldon Stanton (Command Sergeant Major, Retired) Eldon Stanton, a man of iron will, oldfashioned values, and a heart far larger than his “grumpy” exterior let on, passed away March 25, 2026.
Reid

Reid

Brock August Reid

Body September 27, 19913 - March 23, 2026 Brock August Reid, 34, died unexpectedly March 23, 2026 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He was born September 27, 1991 in Boulder, Colorado, the son of Patrick J.
Watkins

Watkins

Patricia L. Watkins

Body July 23, 1947 - March 9, 2025 Patricia L. Watkins, 78, of Edgemont, S.D., passed away March 9, 2026.
Dean

Dean

Ella ‘JoAn’ Dean

Body May 7, 1941 - March 11, 2026 Ella ‘JoAn’ Dean of Oral, S.D., cherished as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family.
Hagen

Hagen

Arthur Ainsworth Hagen

Body October 9, 1933 - February 6, 2026 Arthur Ainsworth Hagen, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday February 6, in Tallahassee, Fla. with his 4 daughters by his side.
Johnson

Johnson

Randy Taylor Johnson

Body June 29, 1963 - March 2, 2026 Randy Taylor Johnson, 62, of Hot Springs, S.D., passed away March 2, 2026. Randy was born June 29, 1963, in Brownwood, Texas, to Wesley Faye and Essie Mae (Harkey) McNurlen.
Goldey

Goldey

Geoffrey (Jeff) Scott Goldey

Body August 7, 1960 - February 6, 2026 Geoffrey (Jeff) Scott Goldey, 65, died February 6, 2026, at his home in Parker, Colorado. Jeff was born August 7, 1960, in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Robert C.
Williamson

Williamson

Richard Albert Williamson

Body March 7, 1957 - February 25, 2026 Richard Albert Williamson was born in Sturgis, S.D., on March 7, 1957, to Richard and Doris I. (Oedekoven) Williamson.