Obituaries

Find a Loved One...

Anita Lee Buchholz

Anita Lee Buchholz

Mar 19, 2026

Rapid City – Anita Lee Buchholz, 82 died Thursday March 19, 2026 at Fountain Springs in Rapid City.

Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 pm Thursday, March 26 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home and Burial Service at 3:00 pm at Hill City Cemetery.

Thomas Jean Parson

Thomas Jean Parson

Mar 19, 2026

Thomas J. Parson, age 91, died on March 19, 2026 at Monument Health Home + Hospice House in Rapid City. Thomas was born December 26, 1934 in Finatt, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Jeanne (Pilgrim) Parson.

Tom entered the Unites States Air Force on January 14, 1954 and retired on June 1, 1977. During his tenure in the Air Force...

Dorothy Ann Amick

Dorothy Ann Amick

Mar 17, 2026

Dorothy Ann Amick (Flannery), 92, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Peaceful Pines Senior Living Facility, Rapid City, South Dakota.

Dorothy was born March 11, 1934 in San Diego, California, the eldest child of John Clifford and Lois Estella (Cederlof) Flannery. As a child, she lived on various Naval bases in Florida, Hawaii and California. After her father retired from...

Jo Ann Pedersen

Jo Ann Pedersen

Mar 15, 2026

Jo Ann Pedersen (1934 - 2026) passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026 at Open Arms Senior Living in Duluth, Minnesota.

Jo Ann began her journey growing up as a curious and creative child with her parents and sisters in Sturgis, SD.

She received her Master’s Degree in English from Northern State University, Colorado and taught for Black Hills State University at...

Arlene Erma Dieterle

Arlene Erma Dieterle

Mar 14, 2026

Arlene Erma Dieterle, a woman whose life was a tapestry woven with love, faith, and unwavering devotion to family, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 14, 2026, at Custer Hospital. Born on March 1, 1930, in Evanston, Wyoming, Arlene’s journey through life was marked by a quiet strength and a heart that embraced all who knew her.

Arlene was...

William Jeffrey Shroll

William Jeffrey Shroll

Mar 11, 2026

Rapid City - William (Bill) Shroll passed away on March 11, 2026. Services will be held at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with visitation on Sunday, March 22 from 4-6 pm, and funeral service Monday, March 23 at 10:30 am. Burial will follow immediately at Mountain View Cemetery at Rapid City.

William (Bill) Shroll was born on Feb. 19th, 1958, in...

William Roy Hodges Jr.

William Roy Hodges Jr.

Mar 11, 2026

William R Hodges Jr. died peacefully on March 11 following a lengthy illness at Aventera Mt View Rapid City, SD.

He was a gentle soul who gave anyone help if needed or not. He loved his beloved Cavalier Spaniel Bob and cat Junior.

He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and photography. He was also Star Trek “trekkie”.

Bill retired at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

Lise Eileen Baur

Lise Eileen Baur

Mar 10, 2026

Lise Eileen Baur, née Livernois, 59, died on March 10, 2026, from complications of acute myeloid leukemia. Lise was born on September 23, 1966, in Detroit, MI to Edward Jerome Livernois (d. 1982) and Rita Marie née Dunberry (d. 2020). She earned a bachelor’s degree in 1989 from Mercy College of Detroit in English literature, with a minor in biology....

Faye Ann Lancaster

Faye Ann Lancaster

Mar 8, 2026

Faye Lancaster, 66, of Rapid City SD, passed on March 8th, 2026.

Faye was born December 24th, 1959, in Miles City, MT. Faye was the youngest of six children, and the fourth child of the family with Down syndrome. During Faye’s childhood, the family lived in Miles City, MT, first in town and later on a small farm. After Faye’s father,...

Shirley Larson Harris

Shirley Larson Harris

Mar 8, 2026

Shirley Larson Harris, 98, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Peaceful Pines in Rapid City. A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later date.

Helen Corinne Parks

Helen Corinne Parks

Mar 8, 2026

Helen (Sherman) Parks peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2026, two days shy of her 99th birthday.

Helen Corinne was born March 10, 1927 to Walter and Grace (Gerber) Sherman on the family farm near Worthing SD joining older sister Lois. 18 months later sister Jacqueline joined the family. Helen graduated 8th grade as Valedictorian of...

Dennis Lee Fuchs

Dennis Lee Fuchs

Mar 7, 2026

Treasuring in our hearts forever, Dennis Lee Fuchs, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Born and raised in rural South Dakota, Dennis carried the values of the plains with him throughout his life: hard work, resilience, a deep love for family and always willing to help someone out if he could. He was a...

Krista Lynne Cerny

Krista Lynne Cerny

Mar 7, 2026

Krista Lynne Cerny (1966-2026)

Krista was a fiercely loving wife, mother, and grandmother. You would be hard-pressed to find her without a good book, or her famous purple nails. Krista Lynne Cerny, 59, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on March 7th, 2026 in Rochester Minnesota due to complications from a procedure.

She was born in Gregory, South Dakota on August...

David Earl Brown

David Earl Brown

Mar 5, 2026

David Earl Brown, 72, died peacefully on March 5 at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dave was born December 24, 1953 in Casper, WY to John and Virginia (Doores) Brown. He attended schools in Powder River, Upton and Midwest, WY, graduating from Midwest High School in 1972.

Dave worked various jobs, settling in Rapid...

John Michael Porubensky

John Michael Porubensky

Mar 5, 2026

John Michael “Johnny” Porubensky, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. Johnny lived a life centered on family, service, hard work, and kindness to everyone he met.

Johnny was born on October 14, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio, to immigrant parents whose roots traced to Eastern Europe. He grew up enjoying the outdoors and developed many of the hands-on skills...

Daryl Allen Bishop

Daryl Allen Bishop

Feb 28, 2026

DARYL BISHOP, age 75, passed away after struggling with COVID that led to MRSA. He was at Monument Hospital in Rapid City SD with his wife Linda and brother Daniel at his side. He had no children. 

Daryl was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota in 1950 and lived in Provo SD till the family moved to Rapid City SD in...

Barbara Ellen Aker

Barbara Ellen Aker

Feb 26, 2026

Barbara “Barb” Ellen Aker, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Fountain Springs Healthcare.

Barb was born September 9, 1940, in Hot Springs, South Dakota. She was the oldest child of Robert and Alta (Strong) Dryden. She graduated from Oelrichs High School and went on to earn her Certificate in Secretarial Studies. She began her career with the South...

Dr. Dale E. Gunderson, MD

Dr. Dale E. Gunderson, MD

Feb 25, 2026

Dr. Dale E. Gunderson, MD, passed away peacefully February 25, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to both medicine and community.

Born on July 6, 1944, in Britton, South Dakota, Dale was a "Langford boy" through and through. His early years were filled with the best of small-town life—playing in the band, staying active in sports, and growing up...

Local Obituaries Posted by Osheim & Schmidt for Pennington County, and the surrounding in South Dakota.

Obituary Email Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

Orange curved line graphic.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.