Laurelle Ales, 76, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

She was born on October 30, 1943, in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, to her parents Wilford and Fern (Moore) Nelson. The family moved to Rapid City in 1953, where Lorie graduated from Rapid City High School, from what would become Central High School. Lorie married Billy C. Ales on February 2, 1960. They had three children Randy, Robin, and Troy. Lorie worked at the Hotel Alex Johnson as an elevator operator, at the Pennington County Courthouse in the Department of Equalization, the Department of Health and Human Services  and at Regional Hospital. As the family grew, she enjoyed camping and day outings at Grizzly Bear Park. She enjoyed many hobbies over the years including ceramics, needle point, sewing, and quilt making. She also enjoyed her dog Ginger. Lorie loved the holidays especially Christmas and Thanksgiving. She was a great cook and there was always plenty to eat; and it was delicious! She also enjoyed bazaars, craft shows, and quilting.

She has two sons, seven grandsons, one granddaughter, two step-grandsons, and one sister.

She was preceded in death by both parents, an older brother, her husband, and daughter.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Her memorial service will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 3, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 402 Kansas City Street.