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Shirley Larson Harris

Shirley Larson Harris

Mar 8, 2026

Shirley Harris, 98, died Friday, March 8, 2026 at Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Rapid City.

Shirley Jane Larson was born February 15, 1928 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Ivan and Viola (Fricke) Larson.

She attended school at Marshfield, WI and graduated in 1945. She first moved to Minneapolis and then to Seattle, WA and then to Portland, Oregon where she met Delbert...

Delbert Everett Harris

Delbert Everett Harris

Aug 7, 2024

Delbert Harris, 98, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his residence in Rapid City.

Delbert Everett Harris was born April 2, 1926 in Alliance, Nebraska to Stephen Foster and Phoebe Elizabeth (Yant) Harris. He attended school in Lead, SD and graduated from Lead High School.

Delbert served in the United States Navy from July 29, 1944 thru June 5, 1945, when he...

Joann Bernice Ketel

Joann Bernice Ketel

Aug 25, 2026

Joann Bernice Ketel, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. A visitation will be held Friday, September 4, 2026, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with lunch to follow.

A memorial obituary is being created and will be...

Randall "Randy" Lee Brink

Randall "Randy" Lee Brink

Aug 23, 2026

Randy Brink, 75, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026. Born on May 12, 1951, Randy lived a full and meaningful life marked by hard work, adventure, generosity, and an unmistakably independent spirit.

Randy graduated from Rapid City High School in 1969. After graduation, he immediately began working for his father and the family company. He worked his way up to...

Richard "Dick" E Kahler

Richard "Dick" E Kahler

Aug 22, 2026

Richard E. (Dick) Kahler, 96, died August 22, 2026, in Rapid City, SD. Dick was born in Sioux Falls, SD, on March 14, 1930, to E.J. (Ernie) and Millie I. Kahler.

Dick grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 1948. He earned a BA degree from the University of Missouri Journalism School in Columbia, MO, in...

Sharon Kay Ormesher

Sharon Kay Ormesher

Aug 21, 2026

Rapid City – Sharon Ormesher, 69, died Friday, August 21, 2026 at her residence under hospice care.

She was born on January 15, 1957, in Rapid City, SD to Paul and Annabelle Martin. She worked as a dispatcher for the Rapid City Fire Department.

In December 1986 she married Robert Ormesher and started her life as a Navy wife. Together with kids,...

Charles "Bud" Dean Kulesza

Charles "Bud" Dean Kulesza

Aug 17, 2026

Charles “Bud” Dean Kulesza was born Jan 29, 1933, in the small town of Philip, Haakon County, South Dakota. The son of Bernard Alexander Kulesza and Alice Katherine Oliver, passed away Monday August 17, 2026, at Monument Hospital, Rapid City, SD. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, followed by...

Diane Marie Dahl

Diane Marie Dahl

Aug 16, 2026

Diane Marie Dahl, 77 of Rapid City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Diane was born on August 26, 1948, in Flandreau SD and graduated as a Flandreau Flyer. Diane continued her education at Nettleton Commercial College with a focus on professional accounting and received her diploma in April 1970. Diane used her education to become...

Kenneth Lee Ashmore

Kenneth Lee Ashmore

Aug 16, 2026

Kenneth Lee Ashmore was born on June 29, 1935, to Ransom E & Eurie I (Quillen) Ashmore in Bloomington, Delaware. The Ashmore family lived in Washington State, Massachusetts among others before coming to Rapid City. Ken lived with his parents until their passing.

Ken was something of a celebrity around town. A noted jokester Ken was a beloved regular at the...

Michael D. Shoener

Michael D. Shoener

Aug 14, 2026

Michael Shoener (Mike) was born on November 21, 1947 in Rapid City, South Dakota. He lived in the beautiful Black Hills all of his life until he passed away on August 14, 2026. Mike was known as a hard worker, funny, and loyal person. He was a social person and seemed to know everyone in some way or was involved...

Matt Holub

Matt Holub

Aug 13, 2026

Matthew Ryan Holub, 42, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Monument Health – Rapid City.

Matt was born on August 29, 1983, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Terry and Nancy (Pederson) Holub. He graduated from Wall High School, where he was active in football and wrestling as well as theater and choir, landing lead roles in several plays.

Matt carried his...

James Paul Mitzel

James Paul Mitzel

Aug 10, 2026

James “Jim” Paul Mitzel, 62, passed away August 10, 2026, as honorably as he lived surrounded by his family in Rapid City. He died with more love in his heart than one could imagine. If you knew Jim, you loved Jim. Jim was born on July 31, 1964, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Jim was one of 6 children. He graduated...

Stanford Mark Adelstein

Stanford Mark Adelstein

Aug 10, 2026

Stanford M. Adelstein

August 19,1931 - August 10, 2026

Stanford Mark Adelstein, a former South Dakota State Senator, philanthropist and businessman, died peacefully on August 10, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife Lynda Clark Adelstein, his sons Daniel Adelstein (Judy), James Adelstein, Jonathan Adelstein (Karen), his grandchildren Adam and Alexis, Shirley (Joshua Sanderlin), Michael (Laura Molnar) and Danielle as well...

Richard "Dick" Wayne Boyd, Sr.

Richard "Dick" Wayne Boyd, Sr.

Aug 8, 2026

Richard (Dick) Boyd Sr. finished his last 8 second ride on Saturday, August 8th at the Hospice House in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was a man who never hesitated to lend a helping hand, no matter the time of day or night. Born March 14, 1940, he lived a life defined by strength, honesty, and a true cowboy spirit.

Richard...

Bart B. ‘Bubba’ Boos

Bart B. ‘Bubba’ Boos

Aug 7, 2026

Bart “Bubba” Boos, 78, passed away on August 7, 2026, following a short battle with cancer. He was born on November 22, 1947, in Fulda, Minnesota, to Bart Boos Sr. and Lorraine Boos.

Bart was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his children, Tara King (Tyler), Joshua Boos, and his brother, Mike “Mikey” Boos of...

Theodore Edward Darling Sr.

Theodore Edward Darling Sr.

Aug 6, 2026

Theodore Edward Darling Sr. passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by kindness, integrity, and devotion to those he cherished. Born on October 25, 1949, in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Robert and Bertha (Huebner) Darling, Theodore’s life journey was one deeply rooted in family, community, and steadfast values.

He was a beloved husband to Ida...

Martha Alice Widrig

Martha Alice Widrig

Aug 6, 2026

Martha Widrig, 87, died August 6, 2026 at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Martha Alice Watson was born September 10, 1938 at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Cecil (Minyen) Watson.

She is survived by her husband: Rodney Widrig of Rapid City; one son: Ron Widrig of Rapid City; one daughter: Becky (Ron) Mays of Box Elder; one brother: David Watson...

Edward William Schuh

Edward William Schuh

Aug 3, 2026

Edward William Schuh, a proud Wisconsin farm boy, Vietnam veteran, devoted Catholic, and deeply loved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 3, 2026, just after the sun rose. In that quiet morning light, Edward was reunited with his beloved wife, Theresa, as well as his parents, siblings, and others who...

Nadine Antoinette Warren

Nadine Antoinette Warren

Aug 2, 2026

Nadine Antoinette Kverne Merchen Warren, age 84, of Rapid City, formerly of New Underwood, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Born on January 3, 1942, in Clarke, South Dakota, to Palmer A and Irene A (Paulsen) Kverne. Nadine shared her early years with her sister Deborah Ann and cherished the memory of her brother, Palmer Jr., who passed away...

John Flynn Mejia

John Flynn Mejia

Aug 1, 2026

John Flynn Mejia was born and died on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

There will be no services.

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