Obituaries

Mar 16, 2018

Sandra L. Feist, 66, of Rapid City, died unexpectedly on Friday March 16, 2018, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

The daughter of Lindy and Jean (Skeel) Feist; Sandy was a well-rounded lady that grew up knowing the value of hard work and perseverance.

Sandy was the proud mother of four sons. She had her...

Mar 15, 2018

Brian Murphy, 52, died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending.

Mar 15, 2018

Shirley E. Speck, 89, of Rapid City, died at her home on Thursday, March 15, 2018 after a 6 year battle with Alzheimers.

She was born on December 10, 1928 to Charles and Ruth (Buckle) Strong in Woburn, Massachusetts.

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Mar 13, 2018

Helen Jean Walsh-Wick, 98, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Sioux Falls. Arrangements are pending.

Mar 11, 2018

Matthew Tanner "Matt" Scott, 35, died March 11, 2018.

Matt was born on June 21, 1982, in Rapid City, to Don and Nancy (Freese) Scott. He grew up in Pasadena, CA, Havelock, NC, Okinawa, Japan, El Paso, TX, and...

Mar 11, 2018

William "Bill" Joseph Birnbaum, of Rapid City, died peacefully on Sunday March 11, 2018, at Rapid City Regional Hospital after a long battle with numerous health issues.

Bill was born March 18, 1944 in Rapid City to Lawrence and Alma (Downen) Birnbaum.  Bill attended school at St. John's Elementary School and Rapid City Central High School. After high school...

Mar 9, 2018

Larry Cramer Deeg, 76, of Rapid City, died Friday March 9th, 2018 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughters and spouses, Kristin & Joseph Regan, Karin & Edward Wommack and grandchildren Sarah & Vince Wommack. Larry was born September 24, 1941, in Huron, SD the only child of Verl and Avis Deeg. He grew...

Mar 8, 2018

Robert L. Johnson, 93, of Porcupine, SD went to be with the Lord, Thursday March 8, 2018.

Robert "Bob" was born May 27, 1924 the youngest child of Arthur & Edna (Lange) Johnson who ranched near Rapid City.

Bob always wanted to be a cowboy and later on a cowman. He served a six year...

Mar 6, 2018

PIEDMONT - Herman Joseph Schneider, 88, passed peacefully on March 6, 2018 at Hogan House in Piedmont, SD.

Herman was born on October 7, 1929 in Warren County, Iowa to Victor and Myrtle (Spaulding) Schneider.  He spent his first 21 years in Iowa on the farm. He was assigned to Ellsworth AFB in 1950 and was in...

Mar 3, 2018

Norine L. Carswell, 98, of Rapid City, died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at a local nursing home.

She was born in a sod hut on March 30, 1919 near Cedar Canyon, South Dakota to Edward and Theresa (Trankelbach) Janke. Norine grew up on the prairie, eventually moving to northwest...

Feb 26, 2018

RAPID CITY | Amy B. Stamper died Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at a healthcare facility as a result from a stroke.

She was born Nov. 21, 1925, in Rushville, NE, to Scott and Lorna Brown, the youngest of three children. Amy grew up on the Brown Brothers' Ranch 10...

Feb 26, 2018

Clarence A. "Mitch" Mitchell, 91, died Monday, February 26, 2018 at a local nursing home.

He was born on October 30, 1926 in Danvers, Montana to Alfred and Opal (Payne ) Mitchell.

Service arrangements are pending with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Mitch...

Feb 23, 2018

Gerald Lee Brothers, 77, of Rapid City, died on Friday, February 23, 2018. Gerald was born on March 17, 1940, in Lead, South Dakota  to Clayton and Catherine (Merow) Brothers.  He graduated from Spearfish HS in 1958 and then enlisted in the Navy.  He retired with 28 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer.  His assignments included tours...

Feb 21, 2018

RAPID CITY- Dorothy M. Cross, 88, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Clarkson Health Care.

Feb 20, 2018

Albert L. "Al" Pitts, 91, of Rapid City, died at the Regional Health Hospice House on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

Al was born on January 23, 1927 in Wheatland, MO, to Sylvan and Beulah (Pine) Pitts.  Music and singing has always been Al's passion. As a hardworking young boy, he sang solos at festivals, contests and with...

Feb 19, 2018

RAPID CITY- Jesse William Baysinger, 89, of Rapid City passed away on February 19, 2018.

Jesse, son of Ray and Ruby Baysinger, was born in Wall, SD on March 17, 1928. He grew up in Interior, SD where he attended school and met Alice May Hillery. Alice and Jesse...

Feb 19, 2018

Cheryl R. Gross, 63, of Rapid City, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. Cheryl was born on April 14, 1954, in Fargo, North Dakota to Al and Bonnie (Hanson) Benson. Survivors include her husband, David Gross, of Rapid City; her mother, Bonnie (Gordon) Costa, of Shelton, Washington; her daughter, Nik (George) Wagner, Hot Springs; her son, Amos Gross,...

Feb 16, 2018

Lois Haynes, 99, of Rapid City, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at her home.

She was born on September 8, 1918 in Alpena, SD to Alfred J. and Isa Brooks (McDonald) Brzazowsky. The family moved to Piedmont where Lois graduated from Piedmont High School in 1936.

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Feb 16, 2018

Doris Helen Wellman, 96, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Clarkson Health Care Center in Rapid City.

She was born Sept. 30, 1921 at Vienna, S. Dak., to Gabriel and Edna (Eggan) Ostroot. She graduated from High School at Vienna...

Feb 15, 2018

Patsye M. Stolpe

Rapid City - Patsye (Remschel) Stolpe passed away peacefully, Thursday February 15, 2018, at the age of 96, after a long, happy and adventurous life. As her health declined, she became a resident of Morningstar Assisted Living where she received kind, compassionate care.

Pat was born on September 14, 1921, in Spearfish,...