Thursday, April 28, 2011

South Dakota Obituaries 04/28/2011


 

Agnes Cecelia Mayer, 101

Friday, February 25, 2011 2:09 PM 

Agnes Cecelia Mayer, 101, Sturgis, died at the Sturgis Community Health Center, Berry Unit, on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.


 


 

Albert Metzger

Eureka: The funeral service for Albert Metzger, 87, of Eureka will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Zion Lutheran Church in... 


 


 

Alberta 'Becky' Kiihl - Estelline Aug. 3, 1921 - April 22, 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011 11:23 PM 

Alberta "Becky" Kiihl, 89, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline with the Rev. Michael Enderle officiating. Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Estelline. Visitation is


 


 

Alexis McKenzie Kurzenberger, infant

Saturday, January 8, 2011 7:05 AM 

Alexis McKenzie Kurzenberger, infant daughter of Cheena Bennett and Michael Kurzenberger of Rapid City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 at Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls.


 


 

Anna Mae Reede

Selby: Anna Mae Reede, 81, of Selby died Monday, April 25, 2011, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen. 


 


 

Annie Louise Harms, 89

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:07 PM 

Annie Louise Harms, 89, Sand Springs, Okla., died on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. She was born May 9, 1921 in Gulfport, Miss., the daughter of William Dudley (Buck) Weaver and Omenia Conn Weaver. She married Isaac N. Harms on May 10, 1946, and they made their home in Ulysses, Kan.


 


 

Arlene McGuigan, 92

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 12:42 PM 

Arlene McGuigan, 92 of San Jose, Calif. died on Jan. 6, 2011. 


 


 

Arthur Wipf, Mitchell

Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:35 AM 

Arthur Wipf, 90, Mitchell, died Dec. 18, 2010, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell. 


 


 

Arvid N. Nelson, 93

Saturday, January 15, 2011 7:05 AM 

Arvid N. Nelson, 93, was called home to our Lord Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011.


 


 

Bernard Albright, 64

Monday, April 11, 2011 1:12 PM 

Bernard Albright, 64, of Belle Fourche, formerly of Whitewood, died on April 8, 2011 at Spearfish Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Bertha C. Harris, 73

Thursday, January 6, 2011 12:44 PM

Bertha C. Harris, 73, of Belle Fourche, died Tuesday Jan. 4, 2011 at her home in Belle Fourche. 


 


 

Bertha J. Hansen

Aberdeen: Mass of Christian burial for Bertha J. Hansen, 98, Aberdeen, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at St. Mary's Catholic... 


 


 

Beth DeLong, 49

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:07 PM 

Beth DeLong, 49, of Lead, passed away on Saturday, Jan.15, 2011 at her home. 


 


 

Betty Welfring, 83

Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:41 PM 

Betty Welfring, 83, of Belle Fourche, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the Spearfish Regional Hospital in Spearfish. 


 


 

Billy Dennis, 67

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:59 AM 

Billy Dennis, 67 of Belle Fourche, died Tuesday April 19, 2011 at the Belle Fourche Health Care Center, with his loving wife at his side. 


 


 

Bonnie Bell (Edwards-Haines) Anderson

Vermillion - Bonnie Belle (Edwards-Haines) Anderson, 87, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Morningside Manor in Alcester, SD., Bonnie was born on September 5, 1923 on a farm in rural Vermillion to Clarence and Isabel Edwards. When she was young, Bonnie's mother suffered an illness which led to Bonnie living with Prof. and Mrs. Haines of Vermillion, SD, while the Edwards family returned to Montana., In 1941 Bonnie graduated from University High School in Vermillion. After graduation she remained in Vermillion and worked as a telephone operator. She did not meet her parents, brothers and sisters until she made a trip to Montana in 1947., In 1952 Bonnie married the love of her life, Verne Anderson, in Vermillion. Shortly after her marriage she took a job at USD where she worked as the assistant to the president for 29 years. During her time at USD six presidents had the pleasure of working with her. Her dynamic personality and indispensable value to USD led governor Janklow to name June 24, 1986 as Bonnie Haines Anderson Day., Bonnie not only led an exciting and fulfilling professional life, her hobbies reflected that spirit as well. In 1978 she obtained her pilots license and began flying, in their own plane, to trap shooting contests all over the United States, where Verne was an avid and decorated competitor. She also had a lifelong love of the farm and gardening as well as a deep connection to her family. She frequently took trips to visit the Edwards family and continued to live and care for Prof. Haines until his passing in 1975 at the age of 101., She is survived by her husband Verne Anderson of Alcester, SD; her brother, Keith Edwards of Big Sandy, MT; her sister, Dorothy Tordick of Big Sandy, MT; and many nieces and nephews., She is preceded in death by her brothers, Ethan and Wayne Edwards; her sister, Mona Edwards; and the Haines children; Robert, Pearl and Carlton., Visitation will be held at the Kober Funeral Home in Vermillion Friday, April 29, 2011 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Trisha Boese officiating., Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in rural Elk Point, SD, following the service., Condolences may be posted online to www.koberfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Bonnie L. Karber, 77

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 11:58 AM 

Bonnie L. Karber, 77, of Clark, died at her home on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. 


 


 

Brad J. Hammond, 59

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 12:55 PM 

Brad J. Hammond, 59, of Lakewood, Colo., passed away on April 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Hammond. He is survived by his loving mother, Virginia May Hammond of Lakewood, Colo.; sister, Judy Walker of Longmont, Colo.; brother, Mitch Hammond (Marilyn) of Stockton, Calif.; nephew, Derek Walker of Longmont, Colo.; niece, Carrie Walker (Jason Ball) of Boulder, Colo.; nephew, Greg Hammond (Shekinah) of Stockton, Calif. Private family services will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to The Denver Hospice, 501 Cherry St., suite 700, Denver, CO 80246-1328.


 


 

Camillus DeNure, Brookings

Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:32 AM

Camillus I. DeNure, 89, Brookings, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Brookings. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Rude's Funeral Home, Brookings, with a 6 p.m. liturgical wake service.


 


 

Camillus I. DeNure

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Carolyn S. Funderburk, 70

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 1:12 PM 

Carolyn S. Funderburk, 70, of Spearfish died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 at her home in Spearfish. 


 


 

Charles 'Chuck' William Ramsey, 83

Thursday, March 3, 2011 2:13 PM 

Charles "Chuck" William Ramsey, 83, passed away at his home in Spearfish surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, March 1, 2011.


 


 

Charles Ramsey, 83

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 3:15 PM

Charles Ramsey, 83, of Spearfish, passed away on Tuesday, March 1. 2011 at his home. 


 


 

Christina Amussen, Mitchell

Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:34 AM 

Christina Amussen, 44, Mitchell, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell.


 


 

Christina Marie Asmussen

Mitchell - Christina Amussen, 44, Mitchell, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at the Bittner Funeral Chapel, Mitchell. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday at the Bittner Funeral Chapel., She is survived by her husband, Aaron, daughters: Brenna Marie, Ailene Carol and Lacee Jae, all of Mitchell; sisters: Connie (Rodney) VanOverschelde, Letcher; Carolyn (Cary) Gill, Lusk, WY; Cathy (James) Tiede and Cindy (Cleo) Burbach, Parkston and brothers: Clifford and Chuck Stainbrook, Parkston.


 


 

Clarence E. Miles, 87

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 11:58 AM

Clarence E. Miles, 87, of Spearfish passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at VA Medical Center, Fort Meade. 


 


 

Clarice Wilcox

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 1:12 PM

Clarice Wilcox died Sunday, Jan. 2 at the Platte Care Center, Platte. 


 


 

Clell Banks

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Wed., April 27, for Clell Edward Banks, 80, Fedora, who died on April 24, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard. The services will be held in Endeavor Presbyterian Church at Fedora, with inurnment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Artesian.


 


 

Clifford Washburn, 87

Monday, April 25, 2011 11:29 AM 

Clifford Washburn, 87, of Spearfish, South Dakota, died Friday, April 21, 2011, at Veterans Administration Hospital at Fort Meade.


 


 

D. James Hazledine, 88

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:40 PM 

D. James Hazledine, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Dorsett Regional Senior Care in Spearfish. He is survived by his wife, Mildred of Spearfish; three sons, Donald Hazledine, Jr., of Denver, Colo., Ronald L. Hazledine of Spearfish, Scott Hazledine of Vancouver, BC, Canada; and one daughter, Rebecca Diane Lindemann of Rapid City. Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish.


 


 

Daniel B. Hall, 82

Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:06 PM 

Daniel B. Hall, 82, of Nisland, died Tuesday April 5, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. 


 


 

Darline Gerlach

RAPID CITY - Darline Gerlach, 73, Rapid City, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at a local nursing home. Arrangements are pending with Black Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Sturgis. 


 


 

Darline Gerlach, 73

Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:37 PM 

Darline Gerlach, 73, of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at a local nursing home. 


 


 

David John Allison, 53

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 1:03 PM 

Mass of a Christian burial for David John Allison, 53, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with the Rev. Arnold Kari officiating. A rosary wake will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Inurnment will be in the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis under the direction of Kinkade Funeral Chapel.


 


 

David L. Briscoe, 79

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 12:42 PM 

David L. Briscoe, 79, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 in Norman, Okla. He was born Sept. 16, 1931 in Coal Spring, to Joe and Maude (Harris) Briscoe. 


 


 

David Wesley Malvin, 85

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:41 PM 

David Wesley Malvin, 85, of Spearfish passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at his home. 


 


 

Debora Moody, Letcher

Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:34 AM

Debora Moody, 52, Letcher, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell. 


 


 

Della Emery, Mission

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 7:12 AM 

Della Emery, 91, Mission, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at Winner Regional Healthcare Long Term Care Facility, Winner. 


 


 

Dennis 'Spanky' Thoresen, 65

Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:12 PM

Dennis "Spanky" Thoresen, 65, of Lead, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital.


 


 

Dennis Jarrell, 54

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 1:16 PM 

Dennis Jarrell, 54, of Spearfish, passed away Jan. 23, 2011 at his home. 


 


 

Donald A Fritz

Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:18 PM

Donald A Fritz of Ocean Springs, Miss., formerly of Lead, passed away March 10, 2011 in Ft. Worth, Texas, following a brief illness. 


 


 

Donald A. Fritz, 49

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:56 PM 

Donald A. Fritz passed away March 10, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 49. Don graduated from Lead High School in 1969 and was living in Ocean Springs, Miss., at the time of his death. A memorial service is being planned for April 12 in Lead.


 


 

Donald James 'Jim' Hazledine, Sr., 88

Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:18 PM 

Donald James "Jim" Hazledine, Sr., 88 of Spearfish died March 29, 2011, at Dorsett Regional Senior Care after a long battle with cancer.


 


 

Donald W. Thompson, 78

Saturday, March 5, 2011 7:05 AM 

Donald W. Thompson, 78, Rapid City, died Feb. 27, 2011 at his residence. 


 


 

Dorothy LaMont

Dorothy Ann LaMont, 92, Madison, died on April 22, 2011, at Bethel Lutheran Home. 


 


 

Dorothy M. Doyle, 94

Monday, March 21, 2011 12:30 PM 

Dorothy M. Doyle, 94, passed away at Sturgis Regional Hospital on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. 


 


 

Dorothy Mae Bergman, 90

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:40 PM 

Memorial service for Dorothy Mae Bergman, 90, Spearfish will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens with full military rites. Dorothy died Saturday, March 26, at the Belle Fourche Senior Healthcare Center.


 


 

Doug Marshall, 63

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 12:37 PM 

Doug Marshall, 63, of San Carlos, Mexico and Sturgis, passed away on March 3, 2011 in Tucson, Ariz.


 


 

Douglas M. Dawson - Howard June 27, 1930 - April 21, 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011 11:25 PM 

Douglas M. Dawson, 80, formerly of Estelline and Clear Lake died Thursday, April 21, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline with the Rev. Al Goldhammer officiating. Burial is at Hillcrest


 


 

Earl L. 'Mike' Ray, 76

Monday, February 7, 2011 2:04 PM 

Earl L. "Mike" Ray, 76, of Deadwood passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at his home.


 


 

Edna M. Dietrich, 97

Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:12 PM 

Edna M. Dietrich, 97, of Spearfish and formerly of Mobridge, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Dorsett Regional Senior Care in Spearfish.


 


 

Elaine Hantz, 74

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:38 PM 

Elaine Hantz, 74, of Belle Fourche, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011 at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City. 


 


 

Elda Mae Shuck, 91

Monday, February 28, 2011 1:05 PM

Elda Mae Shuck, 91 of Spearfish died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Larry Shuck of Rapid City and Gene Shuck of Mesa, Ariz., and two daughters, Coral Shannon of Dayton, Wyo., and Shelly Hubbard of Fallon, Nev.


 


 

Elizabeth 'Betty' Louise (Bohnenkamp) Marscheider, 76

Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:41 PM 

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise (Bohnenkamp) Marscheider, 76, of Spearfish, passed away on March 15, 2011 at David M. Dorsett Regional Senior Care in Spearfish.


 


 

Elizabeth Grant

Funeral mass will begin at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 30, for Elizabeth Grant, 92, Madison, who died on April 27, 2011, at Golden Living Center in Madison. The Rev. Robert Vinslauski will officiate in St. Thomas Catholic Church at Madison, and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Howard.


 


 

Elizabeth Harrmann, 87

Thursday, March 10, 2011 12:53 PM 

Elizabeth Harrmann, 87, Spearfish, formerly of Oshkosh, Wis., passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at David M. Dorsett Healthcare Center in Spearfish. She was born Aug. 18, 1923 to George and Gertrude (Zehren) Kort in Shawne, Wis. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Peggy (Todd) Duex of Spearfish and three grandchildren Jeff, Sarah and Alex, all of Spearfish. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester in 1961 and two brothers Howard and George Kort.


 


 

Ellen Rajamaki Simmons, 93

Friday, April 8, 2011 12:20 PM 

Former Lead resident Ellen Rajamaki Simmons passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011, at the age of 93, in Shelbyville, Tenn. Funeral services will be held April 11, 2011 at Doak-Howell Funeral Home in Shelbyville.


 


 

Erma Adams, Chamberlain

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 7:02 AM 

Erma Maxine Adams, 92, Chamberlain, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at her home in Chamberlain. 


 


 

Esther M. Pekarek

Funeral service will be Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at United Church of Christ in Winfred for Esther M. Pekarek, 85, Madison, who died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Golden Living Center, Madison. The Rev. Bryce Hecht will officiate. Soloist is Jerry Eilertson and Robert Ellsworth, and organist is Betty Wettlaufer. Burial will be at the Winfred Cemetery.


 


 

Esther Pekarek

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Evangeline G. Young, 105

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:56 PM 

Evangeline G. Young, 105, of Belle Fourche, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Belle Fourche Regional Health Care Center. 


 


 

Evelyn Bacon

Huron - Evelyn Bacon, age 83, of Huron, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, at SunQuest Healthcare Center in Huron. Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Welter Funeral Home with burial at Doland Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Welter Funeral Home with family present from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.; or Friday morning one hour prior to the service at the funeral home., She is survived by three children, Mary (David Cunningham) Gilbert of Huron; Greg Gilbert of Wyoming; and Minnie (Eric) Lofboom of Princeton, MN; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visit www.welterfunerlhome.com.


 


 

Fidelia I. Gilger, 91

Monday, April 25, 2011 11:29 AM

Fidelia I. Gilger, 91, of Belle Fourche, died Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Spearfish Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Flora Nelson

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at Colman Lutheran Church for Flora Nelson, 93, Dell Rapids, who died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Terrace Manor in Dell Rapids. Burial will be at the Colman Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Colman.


 


 

Frances Jensen, Gregory

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:26 AM 

Frances J. Jensen, 88, Gregory, died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Avera Gregory Healthcare Center. 


 


 

Frank Curnow, 80

Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:04 AM 

Frank Curnow, 80, of Spearfish, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Fort Meade Veterans 


 


 

Fred Bash, Gregory

Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:35 AM 

Fred "Bud" Bash, 85, Gregory, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Avera Rosebud Country Care Center, Gregory. 


 


 

Fred F. Stern

Aberdeen: Services for Fred F. Stern, 102, Aberdeen, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, with Pastor...


 


 

Fredrick B. Miles, 80

Monday, February 28, 2011 1:05 PM 

Fredrick B. Miles, 80 of Lead died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital.


 


 

Gary Neil Hammer, 55

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:05 PM 

Gary Neil Hammer, 55, of Spearfish, died at Spearfish Regional Hospital Friday, April 22, 2011. 


 


 

George Matucha, Burke

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 7:16 AM 

George Matucha, 67, Burke, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at the Gregory Hospital.


 


 

Gerald 'Gerry' G. Hoggatt, 78

Saturday, February 12, 2011 7:05 AM 

Gerald "Gerry" G. Hoggatt, 78, of Wisconsin, died Feb. 5, 2011.


 


 

Gerald Joe Stedillie

Friday, February 18, 2011 12:21 PM 

Gerald Joe Stedillie, 61, of Belle Fourche, died Wednesday, Feb.16, 2011 at the Spearfish Regional Hospital in Spearfish.


 


 

Gertrude H. Crist

Glenelg, Md.: Gertrude H. Crist, wife of the late Howard G. Crist Jr., of Glenelg, Maryland, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011, after a...


 


 

Gertrude M. Olson

Sioux Falls - Gertrude Olson, age 68, passed away, Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 30th at St. Joseph Cathedral. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 29th with the family present from 5-7pm with a prayer service at 7pm all at Miller West Funeral Chapel (41st and Valley View Rd.), Gertrude was born on February 26, 1943 to Theadore and Matilda (Vanderwoude) Aschoff in Sioux Falls, SD. She attended and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1961. On August 25, 1962, Gertie married the love of her life, Myron Olson., Gertie worked for U.S. West Phone Company as a supervisor for their marketing department. After her retirement, Gertie and her daughter Lori enjoyed many shopping and rummaging adventures. Gertie loved shopping, especially ordering from QVC. She also enjoyed crafts, needle work, fishing and camping. Gertie was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Joseph Cathedral. She was also a member of the Cathedral Club and she loved to be around people., Gertie is survived by her husband, Myron; daughter, Lori; 3 sisters-in-law; 1 brother-in-law and numerous nieces, nephews and many special friends., For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com.


 


 

Gertrude Ruden

Groton: Memorial services for Gertrude Ruden, 89, of Groton, will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 28th, at the Groton United Methodist Church....


 


 

Gwendolyn (Davey) Matti, 96

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 12:43 PM 

The pearly gates of heaven opened and allowed the angels to come for Gwendolyn (Davey) Matti, 96, born on Oct. 26, 1914 to Fredrick and Mary Kate Davey.


 


 

Hans Wysk, 88

Friday, March 25, 2011 1:10 PM 

Hans Wysk, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo. 


 


 

Harriet "Polly" (Pahl) Farmen

Friday, April 8, 2011 12:20 PM

Harriet "Polly" (Pahl) Farmen passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 26, 2011 in Vancouver, Wash. Polly was born to John and Edith Pahl in Great Falls, Mont., on Nov. 22, 1922 and raised in Terraville.


 


 

Harry Irwin, 89

Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:06 PM 

Harry Irwin, 89, of Spearfish, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Sturgis Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Hazel Elizabeth Talsma, 91

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:59 AM 

Hazel Elizabeth Talsma was born Feb. 22, 1920 at Burke to Robert and Minnie (Grantz) Risewick and she died April 18, 2011 at the Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory at the age of 91 years.


 


 

Helen Fox, 80

Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:12 PM 

Helen Fox, 80, of Belle Fourche passed away Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care. 


 


 

Helen Johns, 95

Saturday, February 12, 2011 7:05 AM

Helen Johns, 95, of Lead, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at Lead-Deadwood Hospital. 


 


 

Helen Metzinger, 90

Friday, April 22, 2011 9:09 AM 

Helen Metzinger, 90, of Pierre, passed away, April 20, 2011 at St. Mary’s Health Care Center. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., April 22, 2011 at Feigum Funeral Home. Gathering will be 7 p.m., April 22, 2011 at Feigum Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., April 23, 2011 at Ss. Peter Paul Catholic Church with Interment at Calvary Cemetery.


 


 

Helma Konrad, Tripp

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 7:09 AM 

Helma Konrad, 101, Tripp, died Sunday, April 24, 2011.


 


 

Henry C. Bousa, 94

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:56 PM 

Henry C. Bousa, 94, of Fort Meade, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Fort Meade VA LTC. He was born July 18, 1916, in Burke, and was a veteran of World War II.


 


 

Ida Jane Oaks

Sioux Falls - Ida Jane Oaks, 90, passed away February 4, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ida was born on October 17, 1920 to Cliff and Grace (Martin) Oaks in Hartford, South Dakota. She attended and graduated from Hartford High School in 1938. She then attended Nettleton College., Ida Jane moved to Riverside, California where she was employed by the County of Riverside as a Court Clerk for over twenty years until retirement. She then moved to Scottsdale, Arizona to be with her family. Memorials may be directed to the Televised Mass., Ida Jane is survived by her sisters: Cynthia Person, Sioux Falls, SD, and Mary Lou Kanalos, Scottsdale, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters WyVonne Connolly and Juanita Oaks., Visitation will begin 12 noon on Friday with a Memorial Service at 1 PM with burial to follow at the Hartford City Cemetery. An on-line registry is available at barnett-lewisfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Ina Marie 'Marie' (Sewright) Cooper, 91

Monday, January 17, 2011 12:00 PM 

Ina Marie "Marie" (Sewright) Cooper, 91, Piedmont, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at Sturgis Regional Senior Care. 


 


 

Ione Webb, 99

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:10 AM 

Ione Webb, 99, of Pierre formerly of Murdo, died Monday, April 25, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Graveside inurnment will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 7 at the Murdo City Cemetery.


 


 

Ivy M. Warren, 101

Saturday, January 8, 2011 7:05 AM 

Ivy M. Warren, 101, Lead, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, 2011, at the Belle Fourche Senior Care Center. 


 


 

Jack R. Herman, 76

Monday, February 14, 2011 12:59 PM

Jack R. Herman, 76, of Belle Fourche, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 


 


 

James A. Young, 71

Saturday, March 26, 2011 7:05 AM

James A. Young, 71, of Rapid City, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at his home. 


 


 

James Edward Larson

HOT SPRINGS - James Edward Larson, 82, Hot Springs, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Mary, and a daughter, Linda Larson, both of Hot Springs; a grandchild; a great-grandchild; and a sister, Mary Kathryn Hill, Wayzata, Minn. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with the Rev. Peter Kovarik officiating. McColley's Chapels of the Hills is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.mccolleyschapels.com.


 


 

James Gabriel, 78

Monday, January 17, 2011 12:00 PM 

James Gabriel, 78 of Spearfish, passed away on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at the Fort Meade Veterans Administration Medical Center.


 


 

Janet Anne Deegan, 84

Thursday, January 6, 2011 12:44 PM 

Janet Anne Deegan, 84, passed into eternal rest at Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, ending a 16-month battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig 's Disease). Born on July 11, 1926, in Corry, Pa, Janet later moved with her parents, Ernest and Goldie Paulie to Cameron, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 45 years, Raphael M. Deegan. Janet is survived by her two children, Raphael (Sherry) P. Deegan of Leesburg, Va. and Lisa Deegan Langer of Spearfish and four grandchildren: Michele and Shannon Deegan and Landon and Collin Langer.


 


 

Janet Deegan, 84

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 1:12 PM 

Janet Deegan, 84 of Spearfish, passed away on Jan. 2, 2011 at Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care.


 


 

Jean (Helmer) Yelley, 80

Friday, February 25, 2011 2:09 PM 

Jean (Helmer) Yelley, 80, of Deadwood passed away on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. 


 


 

Jean Yelley, 80

Monday, February 21, 2011 12:48 PM 

Jean Yelley, 80, of Deadwood, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011 at the Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital.


 


 

Joan L. Parrish, 62

Monday, February 21, 2011 12:48 PM 

Joan L. Parrish, 62, of Deadwood, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family.


 


 

John Earl Bult

CUSTER - John Earl Bult, 75, Custer, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Hot Springs Veteran Affairs Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Norene Bult, Custer; four sons, Darrell Bult, Earl Bult, Robert Bult and Rodney Bult, all of Huron; two daughters, Brenda Ewalt, Sturgis, and Sheila Percy, Black Hawk; a stepdaughter, Cindy Hargan, Yale; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; five brothers, Peter Bult Jr. and Harold Bult, both of Wessington Springs, Raymond Bult, Sioux Falls, Donald Bult, Georgia, and Richard Bult, Tennessee; and three sisters, Jessie Brodkorb, Platte, Wilma Westerbeck, Yakima, Wash., and Anna Mae Pagel, Wessington Springs. No services will be held. McColley's Chapels of the Hills is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.mccolleyschapels.com.


 


 

John L Tucker, 81

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:07 PM 

John L Tucker, 81, of Spearfish, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 at his home.


 


 

John Tucker, 81

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 1:13 PM 

John Tucker, 81, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at his home in Spearfish. John was born March 25, 1929, at Selby, S.D. to Leonard and Cora (Foer) Tucker. He attended school in Mobridge before moving to the Northern Black Hills in 1954. Upon moving to the Black Hills, he began working for Homestake Mining Company, retiring in 1983 as a mining supervisor. John enjoyed fishing, camping and the outdoors in general.


 


 

Joseph Langenfeld II, Falls Church, Va.

Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:38 AM 

Joseph John "Joe" Langenfeld II, 67, Falls Church, Va., died April 18, 2011, at his home. 


 


 

Joyce I. Crago, 92

Saturday, January 8, 2011 7:05 AM 

Joyce I. Crago, 92 of Rapid City, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 at her son's residence in Rapid City under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice. 


 


 

Joyce J. Doyle Flandreau

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3:55 PM 

Joyce J. Doyle, 58, died at her home in Flandreau. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Flandreau. Burial is in the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. wake service at Eastman


 


 

Karen Murray, 60

Friday, April 1, 2011 1:00 PM 

Karen Murray, 60 of Lead, passed away March 30, 2011 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.


 


 

Kathleen Fernholz, Gregory

Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:37 AM 

Kathleen Ann Fernholz, 83, Gregory, died Sunday, April 24, 2011. 


 


 

Kathleen Taylor Carrick, 64

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:30 PM 

Kathleen Taylor Carrick, also known as Kathy or Kat, of Pitti, Guam, was called to rest on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at the age of 64.


 


 

Kelly Hewitt

Sioux Falls - Kelly Hewitt, age 52, died April 23, 2011 in New Mexico. His funeral service will be held at 1pm on Monday, May 2, 2011 at Miller Funeral Home. Visitation with the family present will be on Sunday from 2-4pm also at Millers (507 S. Main). Kelly is survived by his children: Brian, Michael and Brianna; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; his parents; 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com., Sioux Falls - Kelly Hewitt, age 52, died April 23, 2011 in New Mexico. His funeral service will be held at 1pm on Monday, May 2, 2011 at Miller Funeral Home. Visitation with the family present will be on Sunday from 2-4pm also at Millers (507 S. Main). Kelly is survived by his children: Brian, Michael and Brianna; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; his parents; 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews., For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com.


 


 

Kenneth 'Ken' Lee Anderson

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:53 PM 

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Anderson, passed away after being cared for by his children, joining his beloved wife, Mabel, in heaven after a valiant fight with stomach cancer. Ken was born in Murdo on Sept. 21, 1939, to Henry and Vera (Newsam) Anderson. His family moved to Spearfish, where he attended school and graduated in 1957. The Black Hills have always held a special place in his heart.


 


 

Kenneth Claude Phillips, Sr., 86

Friday, March 4, 2011 1:26 PM 

Kenneth Claude Phillips, Sr., 86, Lead passed away Feb. 24, 2011. He was born Sept. 27, 1924, one of 15 children. 


 


 

Kenneth D. Timm, 76

Monday, February 7, 2011 2:04 PM 

Kenneth D. Timm, 76, of Deadwood, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 at his home. 


 


 

Kermit 'Butch' E Stephens, 66

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:30 PM 

Kermit "Butch" E Stephens, 66, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 in Beulah, Wyo. 


 


 

Kurt Breuninger

PIEDMONT - Kurt Breuninger, 77, Piedmont, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Golden LivingCenter-Meadowbrook. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen "Kit" Breuninger, Piedmont; a son, Jarrett Breuninger, Rapid City; a daughter, Christina Ferguson, Oklahoma City; three grandchildren; and a brother and three sisters, all of Germany. Arrangements are pending with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.


 


 

LaVerne C. Swenson

Aberdeen: LaVerne C. Swenson, 89, of Aberdeen died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Bethesda Home. 


 


 

Larry 'Hoss' Klinghagen, 62

Monday, April 11, 2011 1:12 PM 

Larry "Hoss" Klinghagen, age 62 of Belle Fourche, died Wednesday April 6, 2011 at his home, with his loving wife by his side.


 


 

Larry Bill Vroman, 61

Thursday, January 20, 2011 12:15 PM 

Larry Bill Vroman, 61, of Harding County, passed away on Jan. 18, 2011 after a battle with cancer at Spearfish Regional Hospital.


 


 

Larry “Hoss” Klinghagen, 62

Friday, April 8, 2011 12:20 PM 

Larry "Hoss" Klinghagen, 62, of Belle Fourche, died Wednesday April 6, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, Christy.


 


 

Lee Schlagel

Lee Thomas Schlagel, 25, Sioux Falls, died on April 18, 2011, in the USD Sanford Medical Center after suffering an asthma attack.


 


 

Lena Dudley

Oakes, N.D.: The funeral mass for Lena Dudley, 89, Oakes, N.D., will be Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 2 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic... 


 


 

Leonard Wales, 89

Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:18 PM 

Leonard Wales, 89, of Beulah, Wyo., passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance. 


 


 

Lillian 'Lil' Ruzick, 92

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:06 PM 

Lillian "Lil" Ruzick, 92, of Belle Fourche, formerly of Lead and Spearfish, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care.


 


 

Lloyd W. 'Bud' Jones, 88

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:41 PM 

Lloyd W. "Bud" Jones, 88, of Alzada, Mont., passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the David M. Dorsett Health Care Center in Spearfish.


 


 

Loren L. Hoeger

Bristol: Loren L. Hoeger, 62, of Bristol, and formerly of Aberdeen, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol.


 


 

Louise Mary Kasson Smock, 86

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:57 PM 

Louise Mary Kasson Smock, 86, Spearfish, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 in Spearfish at the Spearfish Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Louise Smock, 86

Saturday, February 12, 2011 7:05 AM

Louise Smock, 86, of Spearfish, passed away on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at Spearfish Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Mardella Bollinger

Timber Lake: Funeral services for Mardella Bollinger, 74, of Timber Lake will be at 10:30 a.m. MDT Friday, April 29, 2011, at the United...


 


 

Margaret Dinnell, 84

Friday, March 18, 2011 12:35 PM 

Margaret Dinnell, 84, of Belle Fourche, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Belle Fourche Health Care. Margaret is survived by her husband, Theodore Dinnell of Belle Fourche; son, Daniel Dinnell of Belle Fourche; two daughters, Virginia Svalina of Oshoto, Wyo., and Sharon Teigen of Helena, Mont.


 


 

Margie Kane, 79

Friday, January 14, 2011 12:49 PM 

Margie Kane, 79, Sturgis, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Following her wishes, her body has been cremated. 


 


 

Margie Lauck

Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Mon, April 25, for Margie Mae Lauck, 75, Madison, who died on April 21, 2011, at Madison Community Hospital. The Rev. Ryan Mutzenberger will officiate in Madison United Methodist Church, and burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.


 


 

Maribee J. Erikson, 89

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:10 AM 

Maribee Jean Erikson, of Waitsburg, Wash. died April 18, 2011. She was born Dec. 16, 1921 to John and Pearl Hullinger in Vivian.


 


 

Marie Antoine

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Tues., April 26, for Marie Clara Antoine, 92, Mitchell, former Howard and Madison resident, who died on April 22, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard. The service will be held in St. Agatha Catholic Church at Howard, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery there.


 


 

Marjorie "Marge" (Henrikson) Tribuzi

Sinai - Marjorie "Marge" (Henrikson) Tribuzi, 82, Brookings, died Fri., Apr. 1 at the Brookings Hospital. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Sat., Apr. 30, at Sinai Lutheran Church in Sinai, with interment in the Arlington City Cemetery. Visitations will be from 5-7 P.M. Friday, April 29, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings., Survivors include her two sons: Craig Allen (Diane) Tribuzi of Plano, Texas, and Scot Bruce (Susan) Tribuzi of Norton, Ohio; six grandchildren: Chris, Andrea, Laura, Ryan, Sean, and Erika; and her brother, Alden Henrikson.


 


 

Marjorie 'Margie' J. Wilkins, 90

Monday, April 4, 2011 1:18 PM 

Marjorie "Margie" J. Wilkins, 90, of Spearfish, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care.


 


 

Marvin Palmer, 80

Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:51 PM 

Marvin Palmer, 80, of Murdo, formerly of Lead, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, in Pierre. 


 


 

Mary Kay Viles, 48

Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:33 PM 

Mary Kay Viles, 48, Spearfish, passed away on Tuesday, Jan.11, 2011 at her home. 


 


 

Maureen G. 'Molly' Kelly-Stoppel, 54

Saturday, January 29, 2011 7:05 AM 

Maureen G. "Molly" Kelly-Stoppel, 54, Lead, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 at her home in Lead. 


 


 

Mavis I. Rypkema

Sioux Falls - Mavis Ilene Rypkema (Kix), loving wife, mother and grandmother, was born May 10, 1937 to Ida (Spieker) and Henry Kix. She was raised on a farm north of George Iowa and attended country school., Mavis was united in marriage with Donald Rypkema on August 9, 1955 in Pipestone, Minnesota. The couple moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota where they made their home until the present day. Mavis worked for Sioux Valley Hospital before becoming a homemaker to raise her three children. She then started working for the state of South Dakota in the Driver's License Examination program in Sioux Falls, where she became the first female examination station supervisor in South Dakota. She also started her own business and was an antique and collectables dealer for approximately 30 years., She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sioux Falls where she was a Sunday school teacher. She was also a Girl Scout leader and very active in the community. She enjoyed her time with her friends with whom she often went out for lunch and enjoyed weekly line dancing. All who knew her will miss her sense of humor and kindness., Thankful for having shared her life are her husband, Donald Rypkema; her children, Debra (David) Meyer, Diane (Greg Ramynke) Rypkema, and David (Cheryl Jacobson) Rypkema, all of Sioux Falls; one grandson, Travis Entenman of Sioux Falls; her sisters, Verna Duin of George, IA and Evelyn Olson of Rock Rapids, Iowa; and her brothers, Harold (Lucy) Kix, and Larry (Linda) Kix, both of Rock Rapids, Iowa, and Stanley Kix of Tishomingo, Mississippi; and many nieces and nephews., After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Mavis passed away at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Frederick Kix, an infant brother, Clifford, and an infant sister, Florence., Memorial services will begin at 11:00 am Friday at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue location., The family requests that memorials be directed to the Sanford Hospice organization., For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com.


 


 

Mildred Frances Kokesh, 95

Thursday, March 24, 2011 12:12 PM 

Mildred Frances Kokesh, 95, of Spearfish, passed away on March 22 at Belle Fourche Health Care.


 


 

Mildred Kokesh, 95

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 1:14 PM 

Mildred Kokesh, 95, of Spearfish, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care. 


 


 

Mildred T. Sleep, 93

Friday, January 14, 2011 12:49 PM

Mildred T. Sleep, 93, of Lead and Spearfish died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls. 


 


 

Mildred Thode Sleep, 93

Saturday, January 15, 2011 7:05 AM

Mildred Thode Sleep, 93, from Spearfish/Lead, passed away at her residence in the Prince of Peace Care Center, Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. 


 


 

Millicent Baker, 90

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:57 PM 

Millicent Baker, 90, of Spearfish, passed away on Tuesday, Feb, 15, 2011 at her home. 


 


 

Mina S. Danforth

Sioux Falls - Mina Schumacher Danforth, 96 years old, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Dow Rummel Assisted Living. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 pm, Friday, April 29, at Miller Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the funeral., Mina Schumacher was born in Hartford, WI, to Alexander and Elisabeth (Filbert) Schumacher on July 21, 1914. She grew up in Wisconsin and concluded her education at the University of Wisconsin. Mina taught in Wisconsin and Dearborn, MI. Her roommate, Elinor Danforth Mitchell, introduced her to her brother George (Jon) Jr. The two were united in marriage on February 7, 1947., As an avid reader, Mina was proud of being on the Sioux Falls Library Board and served as President in 1977. Mina was a 40 year breast cancer survivor and volunteer speaker for the American Cancer Society's "Reach for Recovery." She also volunteered at the YWCA, Mark Twain PTA, and was a member of La Sertoma and Chapter BD, PEO. Mina belonged to the First Congregational Church and was involved with many programs there., Those left to cherish Mina's memory include: son, George III of Topeka, KS; daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Danforth Morningstar and husband Alfred Pulcino; grandchildren John, George, and Charles Morningstar, all of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, Daniel, Tony, and Pamela McKillip, all of Sioux Falls, SD; and numerous friends and other relatives. Mina is preceded in death by her: parents; husband; daughter, Sally Nora McKillip; sister, Ella Zilner (Taft); and brothers, Ernst and Elmer Schumacher., For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com.


 


 

Minnie Stanley, 80

Monday, January 10, 2011 12:23 PM 

Minnie Stanley, 80, of Deadwood, the daughter of Otto and Mary Paananen, passed away at Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital in Deadwood Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 following a lengthy illness. 


 


 

Nick Merlin Dominisse - Canton Nov. 20, 1949 - April 24, 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3:59 PM 

Nick Merlin Dominisse, 61, died April 24, 2011, Easter Sunday at McKennan Acute Care Hospital in Sioux Falls. He had suffered with prostrate, bone and brain cancer for the past nine years and had tremendous will for life and love of his


 


 

Norma J. Timmons, 81

Thursday, April 28, 2011 9:07 AM 

Norma Jean Ohlrogge Timmons was the first child born to Albert and Alma (Kiehn) Ohlrogge. She was born in Chamberlain on Aug. 31, 1929. Even though she was born handicapped, as soon as she was old enough she helped on the family farm with chores and watching over her younger siblings.


 


 

Olga Lucille Pickering - Arlington Aug. 22, 1922 - April 24, 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:00 PM 

Olga Lucille Pickering, 88, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Arlington. Funeral services for are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arlington with the Rev. Jeff Hansen officiating. Burial is in the Arlington 


 


 

Olga Pickering

Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wed., April 27, for Olga Lucille Pickering, 88, Arlington, who died on April 24, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Arlington. The Rev. Jeff Hansen will officiate in Trinity Lutheran Church at Arlington and burial will be in Arlington City Cemetery.


 


 

Olive "Ollie" Schluter

Word has been received of the death of Olive "Ollie" O. Schluter, former area resident, who died on April 21, 2011., Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs., May 9, in the Chinook Room, Courtyard Fountains Retirement Center, Gresham, Ore. 


 


 

Patricia Ann Carlson

Monday, April 11, 2011 1:12 PM 

On March 9, 2011 God called home Patricia Ann Carlson of Hibbing. Minn. 


 


 

Phyllis Ann McFarland Scholz

Friday, February 4, 2011 12:42 PM 

Phyllis Ann McFarland Scholz passed away Jan. 30 at her home in Spearfish. She was born in Carlton, Minn., in 1918 to James and Elizabeth McFarland. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in theater and teaching. She traveled for a few years before she went to Rye, Colo., where she taught band, English and choir during the war in 1945. There she met and married the love of her life, Kenneth Carl Scholz. She and Ken celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary Jan. 27. Ken's U.S. Forest Service career led to moving often. But, Phyllis taught whenever she could. One year, she taught high school speech and drama in the afternoon and kindergarten in the morning. They retired to Silver City, N.M., living there for 25 years. Phyllis and Ken moved to Spearfish to be near family.


 


 

Phyllis Brewer, 61

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 12:09 PM 

Phyllis Brewer, 61, of Belle Fourche, died Sunday Jan. 30, 2011 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Pina L. Myers, 90

Friday, March 11, 2011 2:14 PM 

Pina L. Myers, 90, of Belle Fourche, died Thursday, March 9, 2011 at the Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care Center.


 


 

Querida Rae Brunson/Petersen, 69

Thursday, January 6, 2011 12:44 PM 

Querida Rae Brunson/Petersen, 69, died on Dec. 18 2010 in Seattle, Wash. 


 


 

Ray Muilenburg, 91

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 1:12 PM 

Ray Muilenburg, 91 of Belle Fourche, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 at the Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care Center.


 


 

Rebecca Thurn

Ashley, N.D.: Funeral service for Rebecca Thurn, 101, of Ashley will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Zion Lutheran Church in...


 


 

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Rhea Shanahan, Dallas

Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:17 AM 

Rhea Jean Shanahan, 77, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at her home on the family farm near Paxton. 


 


 

Richard 'Shane' Keim, 30

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:53 PM 

Richard "Shane" Keim, 30, of Spearfish passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at his home. 


 


 

Richard D. Spilde, 74

Monday, April 25, 2011 7:04 AM 

Richard (Dick) D. Spilde, 74, passed away April 18, 2011, in Denver. Born in Willow Lake, he is survived by his mother, Alice Doscher, of Sioux Falls; sisters Roberta “Bobbi” (John) Liwski, of Tucson, Ariz., Jeanne (Max) Gonzenbach, of Milbank, and Mary (Mike) Welton, of Bozeman, Mont.; daughter, Kirsten Swart, Aurora, Colo.; sons Richard (Keirstin) Spilde, Jr., of Boulder, Colo., and Chris (Julie) Spilde, of Aurora, Colo., children of Janice Spilde; friend and companion Dolly Dye, of Littleton, Colo.; five grandchildren, Collin, Bryson, Annika, Maddie and Ella; and many nieces and nephews.


 


 

Robert 'Bob' Allen Thalacker, 80

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 3:15 PM 

Robert "Bob" Allen Thalacker, 80, passed away Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 in Guadalajara, Mexico.


 


 

Robert 'Bob' Tegeler, 83

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 1:42 PM 

Robert "Bob" Tegeler, 83, of Spearfish died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011 at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.


 


 

Robert (Bob) L. Bey, Sr., 78

Friday, April 8, 2011 12:20 PM 

Robert (Bob) L. Bey, Sr., 78, of Deadwood, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Fort Meade Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was already in the arms of angels (nurses) at the VA before he passed.


 


 

Robert (Bob) Olson, 78

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:57 PM 

Robert (Bob) Olson, 78, of East Bernard, Texas, passed away Jan. 2, 2011. 


 


 

Robert B. Jones, 64

Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:29 PM 

Robert B. Jones, 64, passed away Saturday, Feb.5, 2011, at his home. Bobby was born July 11, 1946, in Wilmington to William G. and Nellie (Davis) Jones. He attended local school and was employed by the Wilmington School District for over 40 years.


 


 

Robert D. Embree

RAPID CITY - Robert D. Embree, 80, resident of the Rapid City area for 54 years, passed from this life on April 26, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Auxilary Hospice House, surrounded by his family. Bob was born Sept. 30, 1930, in Cherry County at Valentine, Neb., the son of Philip H. and Maude I. Crossett Embree. He attended country school graduating from Washabaugh County. He married Donna R. Good Sept. 5, 1951, in Pierre. They began their married life ranching west of Long Valley. In the fall of 1956 they moved to Denver, where Bob received his licensing diploma from State Barber College of Colorado. The family returned to Rapid City in 1957, where Bob was employed as a professional barber. He was voted "Barber of the Year" also elected President of the State Barber Association of which he was a charter member. Bob also served as secretary/treasurer of the Association for several years. After approximately 14 years of barbering he was then employed by Barber Transportation Company for 17 years followed by employment as a civilian at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Bob has been a member of the South Canyon Baptist Church since August 2001. He was a past member of the Mount Rushmore Masonic Lodge 220, Moose Lodge and Elks Club. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Donna; four children, Kathy J. (Chris) Howie of Hermosa, David D. (Janet) Embree, of Rapid City, Robert P. (Cheryl) Embree, of Black Hawk and Connie K. Whiting, of Rapid City; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Paul H. Embree of Rapid City; along with other dear relatives. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Maude; a brother, James; three sisters, Dolly Bond, Mildred Scholl and Anna Mae Gropper; a half sister, June Stinton; and two grandsons, Matthew D. Embree and Nick Gunter. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Blvd. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at South Canyon Baptist Church, 3333 West Chicago St., with Pastor Brent Reeves officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to 3440 Corral Drive, Apt. 301, Rapid City, SD 57702. His online guestbook may be signed at www.osheimschmidt.com.


 


 

Robert E. 'Mike' Driscoll, 72

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:05 PM 

Robert E. "Mike" Driscoll, of Spearfish died Thursday, April 21, 2011 from heart failure at age 72.


 


 

Robert O. Fay, 47

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:07 PM 

Robert O. Fay, 47, of Belle Fourche, died Sunday Jan. 16, 2011 at his home in Belle Fourche. 


 


 

Robert Victor Tegeler, 83

Monday, February 28, 2011 1:05 PM 

Robert Victor Tegeler, 83, of Spearfish, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. 


 


 

Rose Marie Ekeren

DEADWOOD - Rose Marie (Bogner) Ekeren, 74, Deadwood, passed away April 26, 2011, at Deadwood Regional Hospital. Rose was born Feb. 18, 1937, to Anthony and Justina (Schueth) Bogner. She graduated from Yankton High School in 1955. She married Robert Ekeren on March 17, 1957, in Yankton. Rose worked at Human Services Center in Yankton for many years before managing the Terry Peak Lodge and other various motels in the northern Black Hills after which she retired to spend time with family. Rose loved cooking/canning, gardening, asparagus hunting, crossword puzzle books, science fiction books and Eddie Arnold music. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially with her grandchildren. Rose is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert; their children, Russ (Janelle) of Yankton, Terry of Sheridan, Wyo., Tom of Deadwood, Daniel (Jana) of Yankton, Pam of Sturgis, Lonnie (Lynett) of Garretson, and Barbara of Rapid City; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Rita Kollars of Atlanta, Ga., Julitta Bogner of Ankeny, Iowa, and Eileen Gust of West Des Moines, Iowa. Rose was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Raymond and family, and Victor; sister, Martina; and brothers-in-law, Harvey Gust, Kenny Kollars and Ivo Kollars. Following her wishes, her body will be cremated. Memorial services will be at noon Monday, May 2, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with the Rev. Howard Smith officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. A luncheon will follow at the VFW in Deadwood hosted by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. An online guestbook may be signed at www.kinkadefunerals.com. Condolences may be sent to the Ekeren family at PO Box 547, Lead, SD 57754-0547.


 


 

Russell 'Ray' Brehmer, 74

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 12:59 PM 

Mass of Christian burial for Russell "Ray" Brehmer, 74, of Lantry will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at All Saints Catholic Church in Eagle Butte. Burial will be in Mossman Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will start at 6 p.m. on Thursday with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. at the church. Ray passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 at the Spearfish Regional Hospital.


 


 

Ruth M. Williams, 91

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:06 PM 

Ruth M. Williams, 91, of Spearfish and formerly of Whitewood, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at Sturgis Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Ruth Marie Huckabay - Brookings Oct. 17, 1917 - April 21, 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3:56 PM

Ruth Marie Huckabay, 93, died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at her residence at United Retirement Center in Brookings. Funeral services are in Fresno, Calif. on Friday, April 29. Marie was born Oct. 17, 1917, to William David Wesley Hampton and Letha Ann (Dortch)


 


 

Scott H. Mollman 'Bump', 43

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:59 AM 

Mass of Christian burial for Scott H. Mollman "Bump", 43, of Spearfish and formerly of McLaughlin, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in McLaughlin. Burial will be in the McLaughlin City Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A rosary service will be Friday at 5 p.m. at the church with visitation at 4 p.m. Scott passed away on Wednesday, April 6 in Rapid City.


 


 

Selma F. Parsons, 82

Friday, April 22, 2011 9:09 AM 

Selma F. Parsons, 82, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. Her funeral will be Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore. Reverend Tim Fugman will officiate. Burial will be in the Highmore Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. www.thelenfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Sharon R. Sherwood, 67

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:57 PM 

Sharon R. Sherwood, 67, of Belle Fourche, passed away Jan. 29, 2011 in Belle Fourche after battling cancer.


 


 

Sheila Autio, 77

Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:40 PM 

Sheila Autio, 77, Spearfish and Coronado, Calif., died Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. Born Oct. 13, 1933, in New York City, N.Y., and moved to Los Angeles, Calif., when she was 12. An excellent, avid golfer, Sheila held several club championships. Bridge and Mah Jong were connecting links with her large number of friends. Since 1992, she divided her time between homes in Spearfish and Coronado.


 


 

ShyLynn Reasy, 14

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 12:55 PM

The memorial service for ShyLynn Reasy will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011, at the First Lutheran Church of Britton. Her great-uncle, Pastor David Bishop, will officiate. 


 


 

Sidney Carl Strong, 45

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:05 PM 

Sidney Carl Strong, 45, of Belle Fourche passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at his home. 


 


 

Stephen A. Parr

BELLE FOURCHE - Stephen A. Parr, 66, Belle Fourche, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Kathy, Belle Fourche; a son, Stephen Parr, Tehachapi, Calif.; three daughters, Heather Schmidt, Belle Fourche, Kari Schmidt, Lancaster, Calif., and Wendy Crouch, Sierra Madre, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and a brother, Pete Parr, Hesperia, Calif. Arrangements are pending with Funeral Home of the Northern Hills.


 


 

Stephen A. Parr, 66

Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:37 PM 

Stephen A. Parr, 66, of Belle Fourche, died Tuesday April 26, 2011 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.


 


 

Sylvia Mae (Reed) Wittmeier, 97

Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:06 PM 

On Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the Lord took Sylvia Mae (Reed) Wittmeier, of Spearfish, to her heavenly home. She was 97 years and 5 months. 


 


 

Terry Bennett (Joe Ganz)

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 1:12 PM 

Terry Bennett (Joe Ganz), entered heaven Dec. 30, 2010. He was surrounded by his wife and children when he passed from his home in Grass Valley, Calif. 


 


 

Theresia Cassidy, 94

Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:29 PM 

Theresia Cassidy, 94, Sturgis, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at Sturgis Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Thomas Henry Barnes

RAPID CITY - Thomas "Tom" Henry Barnes, 66, lost his battle with cancer early in the morning on April 26, 2011, at Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City, surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones. Tom was born March 9, 1945, in Mitchell and graduated from Mitchell Notre Dame High School in 1963. He attended the University of South Dakota and received an undergraduate degree before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Tom volunteered to serve a tour in Vietnam as a member of the 101st Airborne Division where he reached the rank of E4. Thereafter, Tom entered law school at the University of South Dakota. During his tenure Tom had an article published by the University of South Dakota Law Review and served as the Law Review's first symposium editor. Upon graduation from law school, Tom served as a law clerk for the United States District Court, District of South Dakota, Western Division. Tom joined the law firm of Costello, Porter, Hill, LLP, in 1974. He worked there until his retirement in 2009. Tom was also very active in the State Bar being a Bar Commissioner, a member of the Board of Governors of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers, President of the South Dakota Young Lawyers Association, and headed its CLE committee. Tom was also the President of the Pennington County Bar Association and was very instrumental in helping to form a local insurance claims adjuster association and served as its second President. In 1971 Tom married the mother of his three kids, Jodene Ehrich. In his leisure time, Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking the canyons in the Four Corners area. He was also a huge baseball fan and was always willing to tell everyone about his love of the Boston Red Sox. Tom is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Hansen, and son-in-law Chris Hansen, Denver; and his two sons, Brian and Sean Barnes, both of Rapid City. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Celebration of Life today at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City with the Rev. Ed Vanorny presiding. Burial, with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the South Dakota Army National Guard, will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Hills, 224 Elk St., Rapid City, SD 57701. His online guestbook is available at www.osheimschmidt.com.


 


 

Thomas J. Hinton, 77

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:06 PM 

Thomas J. Hinton, 77, Lead passed away Sunday, March 12, 2011 at Dorsett Regional Senior Care in Spearfish.


 


 

Thomas James Russell Bennett, 42

Monday, January 31, 2011 12:47 PM 

Thomas James Russell Bennett, 42, Sturgis, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, in Deadwood. 


 


 

Tommy Kay Vance, 74

Monday, March 28, 2011 12:38 PM 

Tommy Kay Vance, a retired civil engineer with a lifetime love for family and softball, died from complications of bladder cancer March 18 at Marysville Rideout Memorial Hospital. He was 74 years old.


 


 

Travis McDonnell, 38

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:10 AM 

Travis McDonnell, 38, of Wall, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, as a result of an accident at his home north of Wall. 


 


 

Tyler James Anderson, 16

Monday, March 28, 2011 12:38 PM 

Tyler James Anderson, age 16 of Belle Fourche, died Friday March 25, 2011 at his home. 


 


 

Velta Jean Flasted, 75

Friday, April 15, 2011 1:32 PM 

Velta Jean Flasted, 75, of Alzada, Mont., passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at her home. 


 


 

Virgil Bau, 87

Saturday, January 8, 2011 7:05 AM 

Virgil Bau, 87, passed away on Dec. 27, 2010. He and his wife, Kathleen, shared 50 years together. 


 


 

Walter Lee Long, 88

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:41 PM 

Walter Lee Long, 88, Lead, died Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Walter Rembold, Tripp

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:25 AM 

Walter Rembold, 91, Tripp, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at Good Samaritan Society, Tripp. 


 


 

Wila O. Pryor-Brink

RAPID CITY - Wila O. Pryor-Brink, 98, Rapid City, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Fountain Springs Healthcare. Survivors include a son, Roger Pryor, Rapid City; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 2, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with the Rev. Gregg Hemmen officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. A memorials has been established to First Baptist Church. An online guestbook is available at www.osheimschmidt.com.


 


 

Wilbur 'Mike' West, 67

Thursday, March 24, 2011 12:12 PM 

Wilbur "Mike" West, 67, of Deadwood passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at the Fort Meade Veteran Administration Medical Center.


 


 

Willard LeRoy Bretsch - Brookings Feb. 16, 1930 - April 23, 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3:58 PM 

Willard LeRoy Bretsch, 81, of Brookings, died Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in Brookings. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Rude's Funeral Home in Brookings.


 


 

William Henry 'Bill' Waterson, 84

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 11:58 AM

William Henry "Bill" Waterson, 84, Spearfish, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at Spearfish Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Wilma Mary (Wutzke) Liebig, 87

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:38 PM 

Wilma Mary (Wutzke) Liebig, 87, of Spearfish passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at Belle Fourche Health Care Center in Belle Fourche. 

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