Obituaries

Jun 21, 2017

Barbara J. "Barb" Olson, 73 of Rapid City, died at her home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

She was born October 1, 1943 to Joseph and Mildred (Thompson) Mahood in Summit, NJ. Upon completing high school she graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Jun 20, 2017

RAPID CITY- Donald A. (Russ) Russell loved good books, restoring historic places for future generations, and one woman. He passed away in Rapid City on June 20, 2017. He was 88 years old.

In 1954, shortly before the year that Chevy built their best car ever, Russ ventured on...

Jun 19, 2017

Rapid City – Chad "Opie" Michael Lee Ludovissie, 45, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at his mother's residence.

Chad Michael Lee Ludovissie was born December 9, 1971 in Staples, MN to Douglas and Sharon Ludovissie. He became known as "Opie" and was active in football and wrestling during his...

Jun 18, 2017

Lavilla M. Willett, 94, of Keystone, died at her home on Sunday, June 18, 2017.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Little White Church in Hill City.

A private interment will be held at...

Jun 14, 2017

Darrel D. Lewis, 82, Rapid City, died June 14, 2017 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after attending his grandsons' wedding along with many of his family.

He was born on October 22, 1934 in Doland South Dakota, to Esther Stillwell.

After graduating from Doland...

Jun 12, 2017

RAPID CITY- Janice M. "Jan" Mattson, 77, passed away after battling cancer 34 years ago and beating it. Unfortunately it returned swiftly, which she battled again, but lost. Her last days were spent with her family at the Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House.

Jan was born January...

Jun 11, 2017

Rapid City – Jennifer L. Lewis, 50, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 pm Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with funeral services at 1:00 pm with Rev. Wilbur Holz officiating.

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Jun 11, 2017

WASTA - Carl John Humphrey 88 of Wasta, SD passed away on June 11, 2017 at the Hans P. Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.  He will be missed dearly as a father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Carl was born on February 15, 1929 to Elmer and...

Jun 10, 2017

Rapid City – Christine "Tina" Fliday, 98, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Fountain Springs Health Care Center in Rapid City.

Christine Mary Radman was born February 14, 1919 in Lead, SD to parents Mike and Mary Radman. She attended parochial grade school in Lead and graduated from...

Jun 6, 2017

Roy H. Wold, 74, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born October 15, 1942 in Austin, Minnesota to Harvey and Mary (Duffy) Wold. He graduated from Austin High School in 1960. In June of that same year, Roy entered the US Navy and...

Jun 2, 2017

Betty Ann (Sundby) McFall was born November 16, 1927 at home in Dawson, Minnesota to Anton J. and Bertha (Vestmo or Westmoe) Sundby. She died June 2, 2017 at Fountain Springs Health Care in Rapid City, SD.

Both of her parents were born in Norway and immigrated to Lac...

Jun 1, 2017

Lyle Allen Wakeley, 75, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2017 at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD with his family by his side. He fought a long battle with lung cancer, and an even longer battle with heart complications.

Lyle was born on December 9, 1941 in...

May 31, 2017

Rapid City

Paul E. Carroll, 85, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on August 16, 1931 to Milton and Rhoda (Gill) Carroll in Huntington, West Virginia. He grew up in Huntington, joined the U.S. Army...

May 30, 2017

Rapid City – Dorothy "Dot" "Dorty" Wiehe, 97, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Morningstar Assisted Living Center.

Dorothy Louise Olson was born April 9, 1920 in Vermillion, SD, one of seven children born to Alfred and Laura (Kimball) Olson. She moved with her family to Hermosa in...

May 28, 2017

RAPID CITY-David A. Ploof, 80, of Rapid City passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his home with his wife Patty at his side. Dave was born October 7, 1936 in Rochester, Minnesota the youngest child of Callan and Theresa Ann Ploof. He was very proud to grow up and call Austin, Minnesota his hometown. He graduated from Austin High...

May 28, 2017

Rapid City – Vera Church, 86, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Our beautiful mother was the strongest, the bravest, selfless, faithful in God, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

She was born to Esther...

May 26, 2017

Rapid City, South Dakota - Janet Hallett Flinn, 88, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died Friday, May 26, at West Hills Village. She died peacefully, surrounded by her children.

She was born to Paul and Dorothea Crosby on March 22, 1929, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Ridley...

May 20, 2017

RAPID CITY-Wendlin (Wendy) Paul Baumgartner passed away peacefully at home, May 20th at the age of 92. He was born March 8th 1925, to Sebastian and Magdalena (Grosz) Baumgartner in Strasburg, North Dakota, the 9th of 16 children.

Wendlin served with distinction during WWII with the 96th Dead Eye...

May 18, 2017

Susan Schneider, 64, of Rapid City, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

She was born on April 10, 1953 to O. Dale and Lois A. (Jenkins) Sayler in Rapid City.

Susan was a free spirit, who loved life,...

May 17, 2017

Gurnee, Illinois – Marcella Jean Langager, 93, formerly of Rapid City, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her son's residence.

Marcella Jean Bothum was born April 21, 1924 at Sisseton, SD to Martin "Mike" and Florence [Hagen] Bothum.

She attended school at Sisseton....