Judith "Judi" Elaine Marshall
2026
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA - Judith E. Marshall, 79, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at The Village at Skyline Pines in Rapid City.
Judi was born on July 28, 1946, in Lakewood, Ohio, to Raymond D. and Ruth (Hammer) Bierman. The family moved to Phoenix where she attended school and graduated from West Phoenix High in...
Mildred E. Kraemer
Jan 27, 2026
Mildred Eileen Kraemer passed away in Hot Springs, S.D. on January 27, 2026, 17 days shy of her 103rd birthday. Mildred was a long-time resident of Rapid City with her husband, Ray J. Kraemer.
She was born on February 13, 1923 in New York City to Fred and Louise Fetterroll. Mildred grew up in New York City, where her parents operated...
Jimmie Allen Brents
Jun 17, 2026
Deadwood – Jimmie Brents, 79, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.
His services are pending.
Sandra "Sandi" Corine Kurry
Jun 16, 2026
Sandra “Sandi” Corine Kurry passed away at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the age of 76.
Sandra Corine Gustafson was born on October 1st, 1949 to Oscar Alfred and Stella Viola Gustafson. Sandra was the youngest of her two sisters Noreen and Karen. They all lived on a farm south of Arnegard. They...
Patricia Anne Blote
Jun 15, 2026
Patricia Anne Blote, aged 90, passed at St. Martin's Village under hospice care on June 15, 2026. A funeral service will take place on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Private burial will follow.
Gloria Yvonne Gunderson
Jun 12, 2026
Gloria Yvonne Gunderson, 85, of Rapid City, SD, formerly of Parshall, ND, passed away on June 12, 2026, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Rapid City, SD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Parshall, ND. Burial will follow at St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery, Parshall, ND.
Wake services...
Sister Teresa Hinker, OSB
Jun 12, 2026
Sr. Teresa Hinker, age 92, died on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Good Samaritan Village where she resided.
Sr. Teresa was born on June 6, 1934, the seventh of ten children of Edward and Lena (Watznauer) Hinker of Watauga, SD. Her childhood was spent on a farm that straddled the North Dakota/South Dakota state line. Summer catechetical sessions introduced her to...
Paul LeRoy Hathaway
Jun 9, 2026
Paul LeRoy Hathaway, 75, passed away at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City on June 9, 2026. No services are planned at this time.
Bernita Gladys Loucks
Jun 7, 2026
Bernita Gladys Snyder Loucks, age 102, passed away peacefully in Rapid City on June 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Bernita was a woman of remarkable independence, determination, and compassion. Long before it was common for women to pursue leadership roles in public life, she distinguished herself as an athlete, community leader, and elected official. She...
Patricia "Patty" May Feddersen
Jun 6, 2026
On June 6, 2026, Patty Feddersen, 95, ascended to Heaven into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Patricia May (Ross) Feddersen was born May 1, 1931, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Fred and Floy Ross.
Patty enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and shopping. She treasured time with family and friends and delighted in fishing at Spring Creek with...
William "Bill" James McKelvey
Jun 5, 2026
William “Bill” James McKelvey, 78, passed away on June 5, 2026.
Bill was born on May 5, 1948, in Paterson, New Jersey. He later made his home in Rapid City, South Dakota, where he spent many years building a life rooted in faith, family, and service.
A proud patriot, Bill served honorably in the United States Air Force for 21 years, retiring...
Gavin Zacharey Price
Jun 4, 2026
Box Elder - Been a long time coming, but not long enough. Gavin has had the opportunity to pass the Dutchie on the left-hand side. Gavin Price, 22 years young, left this mortal realm to embark on the ultimate 420 smoke session in the sky. Known for an unwavering love for expanding his mind and creativity through a good cerebral...
Mary Catherine (Collins) Erickson
May 28, 2026
Mary Catherine (Collins) Erickson, affectionately known to many as "Collie," was born on November 3, 1946, in the quaint mining town of Buchans, Newfoundland, Canada. From these humble beginnings, she blossomed into a woman of exceptional intellect and warmth, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. She passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026,...
Sandra Lois Magnavito
May 27, 2026
Sandra Lois Magnavito
November 9, 1948 — May 27, 2026
Sandra Lois Magnavito, a devoted educator and champion for disability rights, passed away on May 27, 2026, from uterine cancer. Born in Queens, New York, Sandra’s life was defined by an unwavering commitment to service and a deep love for her community.
A Life of Learning and Teaching
Sandra’s education spanned from New York...
Bernice Alice Churchill
May 24, 2026
Bernice Alice Churchill, 98, of Fairburn, South Dakota passed peacefully Sunday evening May 24, 2026, while napping in the last rays of sunshine. She was a special lady and will be greatly missed.
Bernice was born January 25th, 1928 to Permelia and George Hedlun. She was the oldest of five children and grew up on a ranch east of Fairburn. She...
LeRoy Joseph Grohs
May 24, 2026
Rapid City – LeRoy Joseph Grohs, 87, of Rapid City, South Dakota, was gently welcomed to heaven on Saturday night, May 23rd, 2026.
Born December 28th, 1938, in Jerauld County, SD, to Fredrick and Rose Grohs, LeRoy was the youngest of ten children. He grew up around Wessington Springs, SD, graduating from the town’s namesake High School in 1956 before attending...
Loren Doyle
May 24, 2026
RAPID CITY - Loren Eugene Doyle passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Fort Meade, VA Health Care, at the age of 81.
Loren was born in Rapid City, SD, on March 6, 1945, to Daniel and Auguste Doyle joining a brother Arnold and sister Joyce. He attended school at St. John’s Elementary, North Junior High and Rapid City High...
Trena Lorene Garlick
May 18, 2026
Trena Lorene (Schmidt) Garlick, 56, of Rapid City died May 18, 2026.
Trena was born Dec. 22, 1969 to Sheri (Welty) Kelley and Stan Schmidt in Boulder, CO
In her early years, Trena was nothing less than an angel, and a tough one at that. She weathered many a storm and was a trooper through it all. Most of Trena’s school days...
Wendell George Johnson
May 17, 2026
Wendell George Johnson
November 13, 1951 – May 17, 2026
Honoring the life of an unforgettable man.
Wendell flinging himself, spread eagle style, off the side of a boat with all the abandon of a kid on opening day at the city pool during summer vacation is how many people will remember him. To say that Wendell Johnson was a character would be...
Larry Alvin Weitzenkamp, MD
May 15, 2026
Rapid City – Larry A. Weitzenkamp Ph.D./M.D., 85, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away May 15, 2026, at West Hills Village in Rapid City.
Larry was born October 28, 1940 in Craig, Nebraska on a farm to Alvin and Lily Weitzenkamp but grew up in West Point, Nebraska. In high school he was involved in FFA and played the piccolo....
