Shelly Buchholz

Dates

December 31, 1962 - February 28, 2026

Obituary

Shelly Buchholz, 63, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home under hospice care in Mitchell. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 11, at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Shelly Rae Buchholz was born on December 31, 1962, to Gary and stepmother Deanna (Meier) Cooper in Lead, SD. Shelly grew up with two sisters and five brothers. Shelly attended Lead-Deadwood schools.

Shelly married Curtis Buchholz in Mitchell on November 20, 1981. Together, they built a life centered on family. Shelly was a bright face in the room and a one-of-a-kind person you could never forget. She was a babysitter to all her young family members, along with plenty of spoiling along the way. Shelly grew up in Lead, moved to Idaho, and made Mitchell her final home.

Shelly is survived by her husband, Curtis Buchholz; children, Curtis Buchholz II of Mitchell, SD, Michael Buchholz of Deadwood, SD, and Misty Snyder of Mitchell, SD; siblings, Dean, Darrin, Melany, Britt, and Tracy; and 8 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Dee Cooper, and brothers, Brian and Leeyn.

Service

Date
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Time
2:00 PM

Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD

Posted by Leeann Hicks on March 8, 2026

Sorry to hear of Shelly’s passing. Prayers to the family.

Posted by Jack Caldwell on March 6, 2026

Im blessed to have the Buchholz family in my life. Shelly was truly a mom to me. We will never forget you mom.❤️❤️

Posted by Sally on March 5, 2026

Shelly rest in peace you in a better place you are not in pain anymore take of your dadn mom up there miss you

Posted by Michael Buchholz on March 5, 2026

Mom I will miss you. You are a one of a kind beautiful amazing woman and a great mom. I know us kids never made it easy on you but you kept us in line. With you you I would not be the man I am today. You taught me how to be a man and how to treat a woman. I will forever be greatfull for all you have done and taught me. I love you mom and I miss you already.

Posted by Chris buchholz on March 5, 2026

Rest in peace

Posted by Hailey Buchholz on March 3, 2026

I’m sorry, Grandma. You were a beautiful woman with a snappy humor no one can forget

Posted by Mike on March 3, 2026

The Curtis family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.