Obituaries

Jan 1, 2019

Jerald L. 'Jerry' Hellwig, 79, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

He was born on February 9, 1939, in Menno, South Dakota to Floyd Herman and Elenora (Foos) Hellwig.  He attended grade school in Menno and moved to Sioux Falls at age 13. Jerry then attended Lowell Grade School and then graduated from...

Dec 31, 2018

RAPID CITY- Kelly (Carolyn) Donohoe passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Rapid City Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She passed away due to complications from a failed right knee replacement. Kelly left the world as she entered it, under a brilliant sky of fireworks.

Kelly joyfully entered the world on July 4,...

Dec 30, 2018

Rapid City - The Black Hills were darkened on December 30th, 2018 with the passing of Barbara Davis. Originally from Rapid City, South Dakota, Barbara moved to El Paso with her husband in the mid 1970s. She is survived by her son Andy who moved to San Diego where he now makes his home with his wife Tanya.

Dec 29, 2018

On December 29, 2018, Earl Levi Stratmeyer departed from his earthly home, to be at Home with his Lord and Savior.

Earl was born in Tea, SD on Oct. 26, 1926 to Aldrich and Katie Stratmeyer. Earl had a keen sense of humor and love for children which is affectionately remembered by his children, grandchildren and friends....

Dec 23, 2018

Norman E. Butzman, 82, of Rapid City, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospice House.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in the near future.

Friends may sign his online guest register at www.osheimschmidt.com.

Dec 22, 2018

Leonard D. Gidlow, 87, of Great Falls, MT and formerly of Rapid City, SD, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 22, 2018 in Great Falls, MT.

Leonard was born June 18, 1931 in Rochester, NY to David and Edith (Morgan) Gidlow. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from James Monroe High School in 1949, where he...

Dec 21, 2018

James "Jim" Eugene Moore, 70, son of Donald Marion and Mildred Lucille (McBee) Moore, passed away December 21, 2018, at his home near Rapid City. Jim developed cardiac illnesses related to agent orange exposure during U.S. Army service in Vietnam and had a recent cancer diagnosis.

In an early school paper, Jim wrote about his own life,...

Dec 21, 2018

Richard F. "Dick" Dunne, 85, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm on Sunday, Dec. 23 at Crossroads Wesleyan Church.

Burial will be later in Britton Cemetery.

Dec 20, 2018

Michelle Walter Colbath passed away on December 21, 2018, at the age of 49, leaving 2 sons, Mason and Connor Colbath; one grandson, Audie Colbath; her brother, Jon (Angie) Walter; her mother, Sally, and stepfather Al Kelts; 3 nephews, Jon, Jr., Jason, and Hayden Walter; one niece, Haley Walter; a special friend, Romeo Vivit, and many devoted friends.  They...

Dec 19, 2018

Grace E. Schmid, 92, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Rapid City Regional Hospice House surrounded by family. Grace was born on May 5, 1926, to Frances and Frank Pavlin of Kimball, South Dakota. Their homestead was a small farm located six miles north of Kimball. Each day, Grace and her older sister Dorothy would make the trek...

Dec 18, 2018

Aaron Klapkin, 88, died on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Regional Hospice House.

He was born on April 21, 1930, to Pauline (Haas) and Max Klapkin in The Bronx, New York City.

He attended grade school there at Public School #11 until July 1942. Things did not go well from about 1940 until 1942 with...

Dec 18, 2018

Our husband, father, grandfather and brother, Raymond L. Anderson was called to heaven on Dec. 18, 2018, at the age of 89. Ray was a witty, hardworking, dignified and well-respected member of the community. He dedicated his Christian life to his family and career.

Raymond was born in Oldham to Hans and Clara Anderson. He was married...

Dec 17, 2018

Ruby A. Robbins, 96, of Hill City, died on Monday, December 17, 2018.

Ruby A. Dimond was born on August 1, 1922, in Mission, South Dakota to Franklin B. and Mary (Kubal, Ressl) Dimond.  She moved to Rapid City as a young child and grew up in a home across from Canyon Lake.  She went to school...

Dec 17, 2018

Margaret Ridenour Ryan was born February 27, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky. Her parents were Charles Henry and Lillian Frances (Myers) Ridenour. She lived in the Louisville area and attended grade school at Valley Grade School.

In 1940 the family moved to Scott County, Indiana. She graduated from Scottsburg High School in 1944. She worked in the Laboratory...

Dec 16, 2018

Patricia L. Bowlby, 93, of Rapid City, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Good Samaritan nursing home.

She was born on April 7, 1925 in Ekalaka, Montana to Orville and Mary (Gorman) Peterson. Patricia grew up in Ekalaka, Montana and in Sturgis, SD, graduating from Rapid City High School.

Patricia married George Bowlby on March...

Dec 16, 2018

Ted McBride: 1949 - 2018

Born in Los Angeles, CA to Wallace and Erma (Potter) McBride, Ted is survived by his wife, Mary Linda McBride, Rapid City; his brother Larry (Courtney) McBride, Westlake Village, CA; step daughters Elizabeth Williams, Rapid City and Cassandra (Shawn) McLaughlin, Alexandria, VA.  McBride was the loving grandfather of Margaret (Cody) Lasko, Judith,...

Dec 14, 2018

Virgil Brugger, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on his 96th birthday, December 14, 2018.

Virgil was born in Tulare, South Dakota on December 14, 1922, to George and Lillie (Ziebell) Brugger. He had three brothers and sisters. Vernon lived in Bloomington, IN, Walter lived in Srandburg, SD, Dunne lived in Tulare, Orville lived in Brooklyn Center,...

Dec 14, 2018

Agnes Jenson 75, of Rapid City died at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Friday, December 14, 2018.

She was born on October 16, 1943 in Wishek, North Dakota to Theophil and Alice (Weiczorek) Gall. She moved to Rapid City as a child. She graduated from Rapid City High School in 1961. After...

Dec 9, 2018

Florence 'Flo' C Swem, Rapid City, passed away on Dec 9th 2018 at the age of 92. Flo saw the bright side of everything, never knew a stranger and was a no nonsense lady. She was passionate about the VFW Auxiliary, her friendships and the love for her family. She will be remembered for her "scooter pooping" around, making...

Dec 2, 2018

Billie Dean Geiver has passed away at the age of 87, after a three-year fight with COPD.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corp in Korea. Upon his return, he married Marilyn Moen. They then moved from their home in Sioux Falls to Rapid City in 1954, where they bought a new home and had four children....