Obituaries

Jun 3, 2025

Sandy Kay Trowbridge, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and dedication. She was born on May 26, 1950, in Rapid City, South Dakota, one of three children of Earl and Clotis Matthiesen.

Sandy's life was marked by hard work, devotion to her family, and a zest...

Jun 2, 2025

In loving memory of Karen Sue Wenzlick (Reed)

1956 – 2025

Karen Sue Wenzlick, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on June 2, 2025. She was 68 years old.

Born October 5, 1956 in Lexington, Nebraska to George and Shirley Reed, Karen shared her...

Jun 1, 2025

Daniel D. Woods, born on March 19, 1949, in the wide-open spaces of South Dakota, decided to take his final joyride on June 1, 2025, at the age of 76, in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Born into a world with plenty of open sky and few fences, Danny enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR and football. His favorite teams were...

Jun 1, 2025

Rapid City – Larry Schmida, 78, died Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Services are pending.

Arrangements with www.osheimschmidt.com

May 31, 2025

Our Dad, Wayne McPherson passed away late Saturday night… He is one of the strongest people I've ever known! He overcame so many things in his life and He has really struggled the last 10 plus years with his breathing but even more so being home bound the last 5 years! He really battled with that, going from all...

May 31, 2025

Mary Jane Conrad, 83, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother; passed away suddenly May 31, 2025, at her home while gardening in Rapid City, SD.  Mary was born to George and Dorothy Czapskie on May 15, 1942, in Chamberlain, SD.  Her mom married Harold Rank and the family moved to Gillette, WY when she was 11 years...

May 30, 2025

Mary Helen (Doran) Sautter, daughter of Jack and Celestine Doran, was born on May 11, 1933 at Sturgis, SD.  She attended St. Martins Academy in Sturgis, Mt Marty College, Yankton, SD and Black Hills State College in Spearfish, SD. Mary was a very spiritual person and was devoted to her Catholic faith throughout her life.

She taught...

May 29, 2025

Melanie Lynn Bryant Sargeant, 44, of Rapid City, went to the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 29, 2025, after a brief stay at Monument Health due to multi-system organ failure. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Melanie was born on March 2, 1981, in Everett, Washington, the youngest of three biological children born to...

May 27, 2025

RAPID CITY - LaVonne A. "Vonnie" Youngs, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Monument Health, surrounded by her loving family.

Vonnie was born on November 1, 1937, in South Dakota, the youngest of nine children to Lewis and Nellie (Peck) Withee. On November 11, 1956, she married the love of her life, Ramon...

May 25, 2025

Shirley Mae Ladenburger, 94, of Rapid City, SD, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025. She was born on February 6, 1931, in Howard, South Dakota, to Daniel and Erma Yunginger.

Shirley was raised on her family's farm in Howard alongside her beloved sister, Etheldra. She attended local schools and developed the deep-rooted values of hard work,...

May 21, 2025

Rapid City - Laura Jeanette Willard passed away Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 26, 1936, in Newcastle, Wyoming to William and Ora Price.

She enjoyed working as a waitress at the Gillette truck stop and as a cashier at the Piggly Wiggly in Rapid City. Her main...

May 19, 2025

Kern was born in North Dakota on November 15, 1954 to Norman and Mary Ann (Schroeder) Otteson. He grew up on Salem, Oregon where Kern's dad owned and operated a gas station. As soon as he was old enough, he started helping his dad. He cleaned windshields, checked oil, and pumped gas. As the years went by, his dad...

May 17, 2025

Norma Faye Heese, 89, of Sturgis, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Belle Fourche.  Norma was born on August 19, 1935 to Willard and Hazel Cook in Wakonda, South Dakota.

She is survived by her daughter Anne Endicott (David) of Bennett, Colorado, cousin, Shirley Watke of Sioux Falls, and cousin Eunice.

Norma was...

May 17, 2025

Rapid City, South Dakota – Michael Lee Hodge, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and proud great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota, at the age of 72. He was born on December 12, 1952.

Michael dedicated 18 years of his life in service to his country in the United...

May 14, 2025

RAPID CITY - Bobby (Bob) Joachim, 70, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, and beloved "Papa," Bobby was cherished by all who knew him for his warm heart, steady presence, and unwavering love for his family.

Born in Mobridge, South Dakota,...

May 14, 2025

Terranna "Terry" Lopez McGee, aged 70, passed away on May 14, 2025, in Hoffman Estates, IL.  Born on April 28, 1955, Terry attended St. James Catholic School and graduated from Humphrey County High School. He then furthered his education by attending Michigan State, where he perused a BA in Photography. Terry dedicated a significant portion of his life to...

May 13, 2025

Bryan Allan Olson, 48, of Rapid City, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

He was born on January 30, 1977 in Belleville, Illinois to Laura and Gerald Olson.  Bryan grew up  in Rapid City and earned an Associate's Degree in Architectural Cad-Cam from Western Dakota Technical College.  He enjoyed collecting, particularly Hot Wheels and die cast...

May 11, 2025

Theresa V. Christensen, 87, of Rapid City passed away on May 11, 2025 at Monument Health Hospital.

Theresa was born in Lead, SD on September 19, 1937 to Antone (Tony) and Verle Bauernfeind. She grew up in Lead and graduated high school there.

Theresa had a beautiful voice she sang at several weddings and funerals....

May 10, 2025

Camden "Cam" Henry Joseph Raue, 86, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away with his wife by his side on May 10, 2025, at St. Martin Village. A celebration of life service will occur on June 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Osheim and Schmidt Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Swarthout officiating. Cam will be laid to rest at...

May 10, 2025

Rapid City – Frieda L. Iron Cloud, 81, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at home. She was born January 17, 1944 in Ripley, OK. She worked as a jeweler in Colorado Springs, CO designing and appraising jewelry. One of her prized creations was designing the wedding ring for her husband for their upcoming wedding, Jan 19, 1993.