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Deanna J. Lien

Deanna J. Lien

Jan 16, 2025

Deanna J. Lien, 81, of Rapid City died at the Westhills Village Healthcare on January 16, 2025.

Private graveside services will be held at a future date.

James Lee Pritzkau

James Lee Pritzkau

Jan 16, 2025

Pending

As per his wishes cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date.

Rachel C. Coats

Rachel C. Coats

Jan 15, 2025

Rachel C. Coats, 101, passed away, January 15, 2025 in Rapid City, SD.

Rachel was born on December 10, 1923 in a farm home near Turton, SD. She was the fourth daughter born to Julian and Myrtle (Fortin) Remily.  She was followed by three more sisters and two brothers.

Rachel attended country schools in Turton...

Marjorie "Marge" Rose Snyder

Marjorie "Marge" Rose Snyder

Jan 15, 2025

Marjorie Snyder Obituary

Marjorie "Marge" Rose Sanders entered life on this earth on March 11, 1938, in Gary, South Dakota, born to Anton and Mary Sanders. She was preceded in death by her dad, Anton Sanders, mom, Mary Sanders, brothers Ed, Jim, Butch, Bill, grandson Austin Nielsen, and daughter Karleen Snyder Ring. Remaining siblings are Bernie, Tom,...

Henry Yeoman

Henry Yeoman

Jan 15, 2025

Henry "Hank" Fred Yeoman was born on April 1st 1956, To Donald Yeoman and his wife Darline (Parker) Yeoman. Henry was the youngest of 3 siblings, one, His Brother Brian preceded him, passing away in 2021. He is Survived by his sister Crystal Kurtz of Oklahoma, his two sons Keith Winchester and Drew Yeoman both of Rapid City SD,...

Leona Berdine Engel Bebee

Leona Berdine Engel Bebee

Jan 13, 2025

Rapid City – Leona Engel-Bebee, 97, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the Hospice House in Rapid City.  She was surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Leona was born on October 6, 1927 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota to August and Mathilda (Krueger) Dammann.  She joined two older brothers, and one older...

Richard "Rick" Joseph Dunne

Richard "Rick" Joseph Dunne

Jan 12, 2025

Richard (Rick) Joseph Dunne

Rick Dunne, 70, passed away at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD on January 12, 2025.

Rick was born September 29, 1954, in Britton, South Dakota to Richard (Dick) and Shirley (Eikanas) Dunne in Britton, South Dakota. Rick worked in sales and then bookkeeping, having earned an accounting degree.

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Mary Helen Hellekson

Mary Helen Hellekson

Jan 11, 2025

Mary Helen Hellekson, 94, of Rapid City, completed her final journey to Heaven on January 11, 2025, while surrounded by her children.  She was born on July 29, 1930 in Newell, South Dakota to Elizabeth and Arthur Eixenburger.  At the age of five, the family moved to Rapid City where she attended the Catholic school system and...

Joel George Sailer

Joel George Sailer

Jan 11, 2025

RAPID CITY - Joel George Sailer, age 26, of Rapid City, SD, passed unexpectedly on January 11, 2025. Joel was born on August 12, 1998, to George Sailer and Laura (Wise) Sailer.

Joel had an adventurous spirit and many hobbies. He found joy in bible study, riding his motorcycle, boating, shooting pool, target shooting, off-roading, video gaming,...

Ronald "Sam" Lee Liebig

Ronald "Sam" Lee Liebig

Jan 10, 2025

Ronald "Sam" Liebig, 74, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Monument Health – Rapid City Hospital.

Sam was born in Rapid City on December 27, 1950, to Daryl and Genny (Nollsch) Liebig.  Sam grew up in Rapid City and attended North Middle School and Rapid City High School.  It was at North Middle School however...

Brenda Eileen Dennis

Brenda Eileen Dennis

Jan 10, 2025

Brenda Dennis, former owner of Trader's Corner, passed away under hospice care at home on January 10th. During Brenda's life she knew and touched the lives of seven generations, from her great grandmother in England to her great grandchildren in Rapid City.

Brenda Eileen Batten was born in August 1935 in Hammersmith, West London, England, the third...

Pearlene Ann Jongeling

Pearlene Ann Jongeling

Jan 7, 2025

Pearlene Ann Jongeling, 75 years young, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, after battling COPD for almost 25 years.

She was born on December 7, 1949 to Pearl E. (Reed) and Alonzo K. Magill in Houston, Texas.

Pearlene's parents moved back to the Nebraska and Sioux Falls area when she was...

Patricia Anne (Keys) Nelson

Patricia Anne (Keys) Nelson

Jan 5, 2025

Rapid City – Pat was born to Adna and Phyllis Keys on March 7, 1947 and passed away into the next life January 5, 2025.

Pat was the first born of three children. She graduated from Riggs High School in Pierre, SD. Upon graduation she attended SDSU.

In 1966 she moved to Washington, DC working...

Adela Ageda Arguello

Adela Ageda Arguello

Jan 3, 2025

Rapid City – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Adela A. Arguello, 88, announces her death on January 3, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Regional Hospital.

She was born on June 17, 1936 in Dilia, New Mexico to parents Celestino and Felipita (Marguez) Martinex. Della was the last of 8 children born to...

Andrew Jay Schneider

Andrew Jay Schneider

Jan 2, 2025

Rapid City – Andrew "Andy" Schneider, 73, died Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 pm Thursday, January 9 at South Canyon Lutheran Church, with the Funeral Service at 2:00 pm.

Burial will be at Mt. View Cemetery.

Everyone who knows Andy, knows he was a man with at least...

Elsie A Mettler

Elsie A Mettler

Dec 30, 2024

Elsie Mettler, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Born to John and Margaretha (Weller) Heiser, Elsie was the youngest of 14 children. She was preceded in death by her beloved son Monte Mettler, her parents, two brothers, and eleven sisters.

Elsie...

David Alan Jones

David Alan Jones

Dec 28, 2024

David A. Jones July 31st, 1958 - December 28th, 2024

DAVID'S OBITUARY

David Alan Jones, 66, son of Beverly J. Jones and the late Robert O. Jones passed away at his home on Saturday, December 28th, 2024.

Dave entered this world, right on time, at St. John's Hospital in Rapid City, SD on...

Jennifer Lynn Ballard

Jennifer Lynn Ballard

Dec 28, 2024

Jennifer Lynn (Uhre) Ballard was born on February 7th, 1984 in Rapid City, South Dakota where the great American prairie meets the Black Hills. Her parents, Craig Uhre and Joan (Rypkema) Uhre, brought her home to the ranch where a lifelong love and friendship with her older sister, Nicole Uhre-Balk, awaited. In the coming years the family was joined...

Linda Jensen

Linda Jensen

Dec 28, 2024

Linda Carol Jensen, 79, passed away peacefully in her home in Rapid City, South Dakota on December 28, 2024 after hosting and enjoying a wonderful Christmas with her family.

Linda was born in Alliance, Nebraska on November 5, 1945. She and Arnie Jensen enjoyed 54 years of marriage prior to his passing on May 3, 2020. Along...

John J. Simpson

John J. Simpson

Dec 27, 2024

John Jerome Simpson, 93, Hot Springs, passed away on Dec. 27, 2024, at the South Dakota State Veterans Home, surrounded by members of his loving family.

John was born on Sept. 2, 1931, in Madison, S.D. to George and Kathryn Simpson, the youngest of six brothers.  From early on, family members noted his quick mind and a...

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