Obituaries

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...

Jan 19, 2018

Therese J. Perisic, 96, of Rapid City, passed away at Fountain Springs Healthcare on Friday, January 19, 2018.

She was born on January 31, 1921, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Louis and Philomene (Galletto) Pannetier.  Therese grew up and graduated high school in Chicago.  Shortly after high school, Therese and her sister, Emily moved to Rapid...

Jan 19, 2018

Lucille "Lucy" Briones, 89, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospice Auxiliary House.

Lucille "Lucy" Marie Jimenez was born November 26, 1928 in Colorado to Ladislado and Lupe (Vera) Jimenez.

She married Frank Robert Briones, Sr on May 18, 1946 at Rapid City, SD. Frank served in the US Army.

Jan 19, 2018

Lyle G. Robinson, 83, of Rapid City, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at his home.

He was born in Rapid City on October 7, 1934, to Alfred Donovan and Ethel Gladys (Galligan) Robinson. He grew up in Rapid City attending Rapid City schools. Lyle served in the United States...

Jan 19, 2018

Black Hawk – Edward Paul "Fast Eddie" Schmidt, 68, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospice Auxiliary House.

Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Black Hawk Bar and Grill at Black Hawk.

Arrangements by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Edward Paul...

Jan 18, 2018

Ernest "Ernie" Whittecar, 76, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending.

Jan 16, 2018

Kathleen A. Whittecar, 75, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending.

Jan 15, 2018

William J. 'Bill' Bielecki, Sr., 69, died at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born on February 4, 1948, in Germany and was raised by Adolph and Sophie (Kapusciarcz) Bielecki.  He served in the US Marines in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bielecki, of Pine Ridge, 2 sons, William J. ( Melissa) Bielecki, Jr.,...

Jan 15, 2018

Dean C. Foucault, 84, of Rapid City, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Dean was born on July 31, 1933 to Harvey and Sarah (LaBrosse) Foucault in Duluth, MN. He grew up in Duluth, and after high school graduation, joined the United States Navy,...

Jan 15, 2018

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Sitzler

On January 15, 2018, Patsy was called home to Heaven. She had fought a hard, long battle with cancer and after 10 years the cancer finally won.

Patsy was born on March 17, 1949 to John and Hazel(Petoske) Melvin...

Jan 15, 2018

Jessie Mae (Foster) Brewer was born to Mabel and James Foster in Philip, SD on January 25, 1947. She grew up in Midland, SD. She was the youngest of 10 children. She went to school in Midland and was involved in numerous activities including cheerleading and drama club. Her bubbly personality led her to be...

Jan 14, 2018

RAPID CITY | Shirley L. Odegaard, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at Clarkson Health Care Center, following an extended stay where she was well cared for in the latter years of her life.

Shirley was born Dec. 2,...

Jan 7, 2018

RAPID CITY- Michael Ray Joynt beloved son, brother, and father, passed away January 7th 2018, in Rapid City, South Dakota at the age of 56. He was raised in a military family and lived many places including Rapid City where he lived for many years. Michael was born to Walter and Dolores Joynt in Minot,...

Jan 7, 2018

RAPID CITY | James Francis "Jim" Zeller, 79, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018.

James (Jim) Francis Zeller was born April 24, 1938 to Edward W. and Eva (Clark) Zeller. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957. After graduation Jim joined the U.S. Army, was stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn New York and...

Jan 6, 2018

RAYTOWN-MISSOURI- Judy Ann Foster, age 75, died at St. David's Georgetown Hospital in Austin, Texas on January 6, 2018.

Born May 9, 1942 in Fargo, North Dakota, she lived in Rapid City, South Dakota, and Hot Springs, South Dakota for most of her early life.  She worked as a medical transcriptionist for many years in Rapid City...

Jan 4, 2018

Rapid City – Catherine "Lorraine" Robins, 101, died Thursday, January 04, 2018 at the Fountain Springs Health Care Center.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 am Monday, January 8, 2018 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with funeral service at 10:00 am with Rev. Father Kerry Prendiville officiating.

Burial will take place at Black...