Obituaries

Feb 20, 2025

Kathy Hobart died peacefully on February 20, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, after a period of declining health.  Kathy was born on March 7, 1956, in Rapid City, SD to John D. (Don) and Margaret Hobart.  She was joyfully welcomed by them and by her eight older brothers and sisters.

She spent her early years...

Feb 18, 2025

Vernal "Vern" Leon Tolle was born March 2, 1935, Shattuck, Oklahoma, and died February 18, 2025, at 89 years of age in Rapid City, South Dakota.

He retired from the Post Office and worked at H & R Block and Sears. He was an Army Veteran. He lived most of his life in Oklahoma, South Dakota, and...

Feb 15, 2025

Katherine L. (Waltman) Mayben, 83, Issaquah WA, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 15, 2025, at her home.

Katherine graduated from Rapid City High School and attended the University of Kentucky.  She was married to William Mayben for many years and together raised two sons.  She was an executive secretary for McCaw Cellular and then for the CEO of...

Feb 13, 2025

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Rapid City – Donald John Wandler, 83, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Donald John Wandler was born May 11, 1941 to Florian and Monica (Wanner) Wandler in New England, North Dakota. Ronald, Don's twin brother was born 90 minutes earlier.

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Feb 11, 2025

George N. Petry, 89

George N. Petry passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on February 11, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

George was born November 10th 1935 in Danville, Illinois. He spent his childhood in Hoopeston, Illinois. He graduated from St. John's Military Academy, Delafield Wisconsin, in 1953 and Purdue...

Feb 10, 2025

Rapid City – Barbara Clauson, born August 19, 1948, in Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on February 10, 2025, finally reunited with her beloved husband, Donald, in heaven. She was a woman of strength and spirit—ornery at times but always with a heart of gold. Barbara married the love of her life, Donald Clauson, on August 20, 1969,...

Feb 9, 2025

Rapid City – Don Miller, 100, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Don C. Miller was born to his parents Carl C and Alice A Miller on September 19, 1924 at Troy, SD.  After graduating from Waverly High School in 1942 in Waverly, SD he went into the United States...

Feb 4, 2025

A good cowboy, fine buckaroo, and wonderful family man has gone to be with the Lord. His bride, brother and best cowboy friends were waiting for him at the gates of Heaven. As friends described him, Bob was an experience! His most treasured times were on the back of a horse, and he always felt like he was born...

Feb 4, 2025

Dick Van Heuvelen 75 of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home in Rapid City.

Dick was born in Lead/Deadwood, South Dakota March 14, 1949.  He was raised by his mother Evelynn Heidepriem and Virgil "Doc" Van Heuvelen.  He married Shirley Hudson, the love of his life, on June 16, 1973. They raised...

Feb 3, 2025

RAPID CITY – Cheryl Rae (Duncanson) Lindholm, 87, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Westhills Village.

Cheryl was born on December 19, 1937, to Raymond and Cora (Eitemiller) Duncanson in Wagner, SD. After graduating from Wagner High School, she attended Dakota Wesleyan University where she received her teaching degree. She taught at various schools in Mitchell,...

Feb 3, 2025

Lois J. Meredith, Rapid City died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in the early hours of February 3, 2025.

Lois was born on December 21, 1930, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frederick and Catherine Brown. Lois had four brothers, Fritz, George (Lefty), John and Robert. She had one sister Naomi: all deceased....

Feb 3, 2025

Linda Sue Lauziere, 75, fell asleep for the last time, in her home, as she wished, on February 3, 2025.  Linda was born, September 28, 1949, the only child of  Patton and Lila (Skog) Burke.

She attended high school in England and has kept in touch with many classmates.

Linda married Larry Lauziere in 1973....

Feb 3, 2025

Charles Bob Edgerton, 82, of Fairburn, SD, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 in Rapid City.  Charles is survived by his daughters; Stacy Edgerton (Breck Morey), Rachel Edgerton Flaskey (Jason Flaskey), Deetra Edgerton (Tim Jurgensen) and Martha Argus Wagner (Warren Wagner) along with nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by...

Feb 2, 2025

VIRGINIA MAY (Billeter) WINTER September 18, 1939 – February 2, 2025.  She was born in Rushville, NE to Boyd Leonard and Gladys Arilla (Young) Billeter.  She was raised on a farm northwest of Gordon, NE in the Mt. Pleasant community where she attended grade school and then attended Gordon High School.

She attended National Business College in...

Feb 1, 2025

Rapid City - Doris Faye (Gilles) Curtis, aged 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Hansen House of Yuma, AZ.

Born on October 16, 1943, in Rapid City, SD, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Neva Gilles of Hot Springs, SD. Doris was the third of seven children. On April 28,...

Feb 1, 2025

Rapid City – John Theodore Richey, 77, died Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center.

John was born June 27, 1947 in Canistota, South Dakota to Lloyd and Florence (Wisner) Richey.

He entered the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years of military service.

He married Virginia Richey and...

Jan 30, 2025

Box Elder – Keith Angelo Motley loving husband to Danelle and devoted father to Mailk and Keyon passed away unexpectedly at home on January 30th, 2025.

Keith was born to Suzanne Knowles in Piza, Italy on October 8th, 1980.

Being a military child, Keith got to experience many different places, from Turkey to Alaska.

Jan 28, 2025

Blanche L. Rieth, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Serenity Place, St. Martin's Village in Rapid City, SD. Blanche was born February 17, 1934, in Seattle, WA, to Marjorie Reardon and Fred E. Altman. She was raised by great grandparents, grandparents, and her mother Marjorie and stepfather Willard S. Partch.

Blanche lived in and attended...

Jan 27, 2025

Alice Joline Sullivan, 89, passed away at her Rapid City home on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born to Joseph and Gertrude Oberle on February 25, 1935, in Dodge City, Kansas. She was the middle child, between brothers Eugene and William.

She married her high-school sweetheart, Gerald (Jerry) Sullivan, on June 2, 1953. A few years...

Jan 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Denise Ruth Style

September 19, 1960 – January 25, 2025

Denise Style, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her kind spirit, sense of humor and devotion to her family.

After...