Obituaries

Jul 11, 2025

Alice L. Leberknight, 80, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025

Alice Leanna (Steever) Leberknight was born July 7, 1945, in Huron, South Dakota. Her early years in Huron were filled with family and her love of horses and barrel racing.

She moved to Rapid City in early adulthood, where she met WayneLeberknight. On February...

Jul 10, 2025

Larry G. Cole, 83, Rapid City, SD, passed away, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Monument Health Hospice House.

Larry was born in New Underwood, SD on September 1, 1941, to Herb and Helen (Satree) Cole. Larry grew up in Presho South Dakota and graduated from Presho High School.

Larry married Alice Comp in 1961, and...

Jul 9, 2025

With profound love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Donna Uhre, who passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, just months shy of her 100th birthday. Her nearly century-long life was marked by an adventurous spirit, unwavering hard work, deep family devotion, and a steadfast embrace of her husband's Norwegian heritage.

Born on December 8, 1925,...

Jul 8, 2025

Karen Lee Ridgway, 81, formerly of Rapid City, died on July 8, 2025.

Karen was the Past Matron of the Golden Link Chapter 14 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rapid City, South Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dean & Charlotte Nowlin; her son Eric Lee Ridgway; her father and...

Jul 7, 2025

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Jul 3, 2025

James Daniel Kuper was born January 29, 1952, to Doris and Alfred Kuper in Pierre, SD. He served in the US Navy. He spent many years working for Panasonic. He loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He felt closer to God when he was outside in nature. He is survived by his wife first wife Cheryl whom he has two...

Jul 3, 2025

Brooks Alden Benson passed away on July 3rd, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was 82 years old.

Brooks was born on March 15, 1943, in Superior, Nebraska, to Gilbert Alden Benson and Gwendolyn "Billie" Benson. He grew up in Torrington, Wyoming, where he enjoyed playing sports, especially...

Jul 2, 2025

Jean (Stukel) Drummond, 83, died peacefully at her residence in the Touchmark retirement community in Bend, Oregon on July 2nd, 2025. A resident of Rapid City, South Dakota for more than 40 years, she will be remembered by friends and family for her genuine kindness, her relentless positivity, and her warm, welcoming spirit.

Jean was born on...

Jun 30, 2025

Fredric "Christian" Echols, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 50.

Christian was born on October 27, 1974, in Marion, North Carolina, where he spent his early years. He went on to serve in the United States Armed Forces, including time in Special Forces operations. During his eight years...

Jun 28, 2025

Lynne Nadine Gore, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in Rapid City.

A memorial obituary is being created and will be posted.

Jun 28, 2025

Susan L. Oleson, 61 cherished wife, mother, sister, and daughter passed away peacefully June 28th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Susan was born on February 7, 1964 at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. She was the fourth child to Nancy and Richard Gowen. She...

Jun 26, 2025

Brehanna Lynn Anderson, 24

A beloved child of God was taken home to her heavenly Father on June 26, 2025. Brehanna Lynn Anderson was born on May 23, 2001 in Rapid City, SD to her parents, Tony and Lori Anderson. Her older brothers, Jacob and Samuel Anderson, were so excited to have a little sister. Our family...

Jun 23, 2025

Edith K. (Edie) Boulter passed away on June 23, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1931 in Greeley, CO to Drs. EE and Ruth W. Keena. She graduated from Greeley High School and the University of Colorado at Boulder with a BS in Business Education. Later that summer she married Robert (Bob) Boulter also of Greeley. The family...

Jun 22, 2025

Carol F. Jones, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Carol was born in Brisbane, Australia, on November 22, 1945, to Kathleen and LeRoy Terborg. Her passing reunites her with the love of her life, Staff Sergeant Frank "Sarge" Jones, whose laughter and loyalty remained etched...

Jun 18, 2025

Linda Jean Feist, 76, Rapid City, South Dakota passed away June 18th 2025 in her home.

Linda was born June 7, 1949 in Rapid City, South Dakota. The oldest daughter of Lawrence (Lindy) and Jean Feist.

After graduating high school in 1967, Linda attended Green's Beauty School and married George Woerth. After their daughter was...

Jun 16, 2025

Todd M. Anderson, 62 of Rapid City South Dakota formerly of Sierra Vista, AZ passed away at home on June 16th, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

Todd was born in Sioux City, IA.  Todd had a great passion for riding Harley's and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.

He is survived by two brothers,...

Jun 16, 2025

Gary Lee Christensen, 78, of Summerset, SD, passed away of natural causes on June 16, 2025. He was born in Aberdeen, SD, in 1946 to Hazel Rayman (Hall) and Robert Christensen.  No service is planned at this time, however, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Gary married Sharon Link shortly after high...

Jun 16, 2025

Doris "Dory" Jean McAndrews (89) passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of June 16th, 2025 in Erie, CO. Memorial services will be held on July 2nd at 11:30am at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home of Rapid City. Burial proceedings will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis on July 2nd at 1:30PM.

Jun 14, 2025

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Milbank – Jocelyn Jill Durkee, 58, and formerly of Rapid City, died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Milbank Area Avera Health Hospital.

Jocelyn was born January 11, 1967 in Olonapo, Manila, Philippines to Osborn and Doris (Saller) Durkee, Jr..

She married Kelly Wade Standing Elk on...

Jun 13, 2025

Beatrice Corrine "Bea" Fadness, 90, of Rapid City, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Peaceful Pines Senior Living.  Bea will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens in Madison, WI at a later date.

A memorial obituary is being created and will be posted.