Obituaries

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,...

Feb 14, 2018

Ronald S. Bredenkamp, 74, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at a local nursing home.

In accordance with Ron's wishes, private graveside services were held at Black Hills National Cemetery.

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral home is hosting his online guest register...

Feb 12, 2018

Elaine J. Hayen, 77, of Rapid City, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at a local nursing home.

Survivors include her son, Brian (Lisha) Hayen, Rapid City, her daughter in law, Serena Hayen, Colorado, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three brothers; Harlan Hofkamp and Chuck Hofkamp, Texas and Edward Hofkamp, Rapid City.

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Feb 10, 2018

MESA, AZ: Charles "Denny" Orr, 76, died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his wife, Sandy and sons Dennis and Jeff and family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Denny was born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Hembricker) Orr on February 28, 1941 at St....

Jan 31, 2018

Charlotte Mary Hill, 76, died at her home. There will be no services.

Jan 30, 2018

Richard Flounders, 93, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. No Services.

Jan 26, 2018

RAPID CITY – Donald Lee Carlson, 81, passed away Friday, 26 January 2018 at the North Suburban Medical Center in Denver, Colorado due to heart complications.

Donald Lee Carlson was born on March 22, 1936 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Carsten and Emeline Carlson.  Donald joined the United States Navy in 1954 a few...

Jan 25, 2018

RAPID CITY- Thorval A. "Thor" Sautter, 90, died Thursday, January 25, 2018.

He was born December 16, 1927 in Stevens Point, WI. His father, Arthur Sautter, built a home for the family in Wausau, WI, where Thor grew up. After high school, he moved to Madison to attend the...

Jan 24, 2018

Dr. Arnold A. Watson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. at his home in Rapid City.

Dr. Watson was born May 7, 1930, in New Orleans, LA, the oldest child of Anderson and Hilda (Wall) Watson. After completing high school at Gilbert Preparatory Academy in New Orleans, he attended Dillard University, where he received a...

Jan 20, 2018

Frank L. Solano, 62, of Rapid City, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

He was born on January 10, 1956 in Rapid City to Frank and Evelyn (Woods) Solano in Rapid City. He was raised in Rapid City and went...