Obituaries

William R. High Bear, Sr.

August 12, 1966 — December 16, 2023 William R. High Bear, Sr., 57, of Eagle Butte entered the Spirit World on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Mercy One Hospital, Waterloo, IA.

Stephan LeCompte

Died December 24, 2023 Stephan LeCompte, 32, of Granite City, IL entered the Spirit World on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Granite City. Funeral arrangements are with Rooks Star Nation Funeral Home in Eagle Butte.
Sonny Sandquist

Sonny Sandquist

Sonny Sandquist

Sonny Shane Sandquist, 49, of Trail City passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the IHS Hospital in Ft. Yates, ND. Private services were held on December 29. Sonny’s life was composed of many complex stories, each one with its own characters, plots, and settings.

Terry G. High Bear, Sr.

November 11, 1958 – December 22, 2023 Terry High Bear, Sr., 65, of Brookings and formerly of Eagle Butte entered the Spirit World on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls. Terry is survived by his wife, Deborah High Bear of Brookings; four sons: Terry High Bear, Jr.

Deloris Morgen

November 23, 1929 — December 31, 2023 Funeral services for Deloris Laraine Morgen, 94, of Mahto are with Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Deloris passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the Mobridge Regional Medical Center.
Mary Joanne Krumm

Mary Joanne Krumm

Mary Joanne Krumm

January 6, 1937 — December 17, 2023 Mary Joanne Krumm, better known as Joanne, passed away December 17, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family. Joanne was born and raised in the Mobridge area. Joanne and her husband Val farmed and raised their family near Trail City.
David Paul Thomas

David Paul Thomas

David Paul Thomas

Mass of Christian Burial for Dave Thomas, 69, of Dupree will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupree. Burial will be in the Dupree Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.
Nadine Kanisha Rose Lee

Nadine Kanisha Rose Lee

Nadine Kanisha Rose Lee

Died December 13, 2023 Nadine Kanisha Rose Lee, 45, of Eagle Butte passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Monument Health in Rapid City. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 28, 2023, at All Saints Catholic Church in Eagle Butte with burial at the Eagle Butte Cemetery.

Alvin “AK” Majorowicz

November 5, 1934 – November 23, 2023 Alvin Majorowicz, 89, of Redmond, OR, passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Alvin, formerly of Timber Lake, was the youngest son of Ruby and Roy Majorowicz.

William “Bill” Sherwood

December 27, 1939 – December 18, 2023 Mass of Christian Burial for William “Bill” Sherwood will be at 10:30 a.m. CT on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in McLaughlin.