Obituaries

Nov 21, 2024

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Nov 18, 2024

After a long and full life, Maxine Marjorie Koppert passed away due to natural causes at the age of 100 on November 18, 2024, in Rapid City, SD.  Maxine entered the world on April 25, 1924, in Bismarck, ND, to Herman and Della Pillen. She had two brothers, Donald Francis Pillen and Harold Mathias Pillen.

Her family...

Nov 15, 2024

Margaret "Peg" Hammitt, age 86, of Rapid City, SD and formerly from Chadron, NE, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Cremation has been held and a Memorial Service and inurnment will be held at a later date at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Memorial Garden in Rapid City, SD.

You may view Peg's Book of Memories, leave condolences,...

Nov 13, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of James H. Thrall, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend who left this earth peacefully on November 12th, 2024, at the age of 83.  Jim was born in Huron, South Dakota, on March 6th 1941 and spent his life dedicated to his family and his passion for environmental stewardship.

Nov 13, 2024

Richard (Dick) Peter was born in Minneapolis, Mn. His mother worked as a sewing machine operator and his father was a Special Deputy Sheriff for Henn. Co. Minnesota as well as a designer and crafter of prosthetics. Dick worked hard with his cousin to tend to a large garden and other chores, storing up vegetables for the winter for...

Nov 11, 2024

On November 11, 2024, Michael Richard Gustafson bid farewell to this world after losing a brave battle with cancer.

Mike was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on November 3, 1943, to Carl and Leila Gustafson, and grew up in North Rapid, where his family had a large garden. At age seven, he began honing his entrepreneurial...

Nov 10, 2024

Stacy Sophia Holt was born on June 27th 1968 in Aberdeen, SD, to Marilyn Lammle and the late Valdemar Jacobson.

Stacy graduated from Roscoe High School in South Dakota.

She received her degree in Nursing from Presentation College in Aberdeen.

Stacy married Paul Alan Holt in December 1987. They lived together in Vermont,...

Nov 9, 2024

Charles Lavern Clark, "Chuck", left this world peacefully on Saturday, November 9th, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

The oldest of eleven, he was born November 21, 1931 to Charles and Retta Clark in Northern Wisconsin, moving to Northern Illinois until moving back to Wisconsin when he was 15.

In December of 1950...

Nov 8, 2024

Arlund Brockman, 93, died Friday, November 8, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Arlund Hartney Brockman was born Monday, April13, 1931 in Fairmont, Minnesota to Carroll and Grace Brockman.

He was in the United States Marines and reached Corporal and served during the Korean Conflict.

He married Shirley Ann Koehn on September...

Nov 8, 2024

BLACK HAWK, SD – Julie G. Hulbert, 62, passed away on November 8, 2024 at Monument Health with her family at her bedside after a brief acute illness.

On September 23, 1962, though not a boy as hoped, the special request for a blue-eyed blonde girl was given to Martin and Eva June (Amos) Tucker and her...

Nov 8, 2024

David Page, 87, joined his wife Beverly in Heaven on Friday, November 8, 2024.  He was born in O'Neill, Nebraska on May 30, 1937.  David was raised on the Family farm and as a boy, he attended his local Church where he participated in the Choir. In High School he was active in sports, the drama club and the...

Nov 7, 2024

Rapid City - Larry Arthur Nelson, 90, passed on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Peaceful Pines Assisted Living in Rapid City.

Celebration of Life Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Saturday November 16, 2024 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery at Pierre, SD.

Larry...

Nov 6, 2024

Michael Lloyd Sweet June 18, 1944 – November 6, 2024

Michael Lloyd Sweet, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2024, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on June 18, 1944, in Glendale, California, Mike was the son of Charles and Juanita Sweet. He grew up with his sisters, Sandy...

Nov 6, 2024

Rapid City - Susan Finley, 81, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Arrangements are pending.

Nov 4, 2024

Join us for a heartfelt gathering to honor and remember our departed loved ones.

The evening will include a brief remembrance service and tribute video, concluding with each family placing an complimentary ornament on the tree as a tribute to their loved one.

If you are unable to attend, but like to have...

Nov 3, 2024

De Glassgow lived a big life.

He was a lawman, a rancher, a poker player. He was a seeker of truth and treasure.

He was a storyteller – and boy, did he have great stories.

Most of all, though, he was a family man who was fiercely protective of those he loved.

Oct 31, 2024

Fay Nadine Sorenson was born at home on July 2, 1935, in Gillette, WY to proud parents Amos "Benjamin" and Mabel Clark, and her brother Roger. A business opportunity brought the family to Rapid City in 1938 where Ben and Mabel originally opened the ABC Grocery Store on Omaha Street. Fay shared numerous memories of roller skating with her...

Oct 31, 2024

Lowell Lee Myers, age 82, of Rapid City, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital, Rapid City, SD.

Lowell was born August 22, 1942, in Wagner, SD to Glen and Fern Myers. He attended school in Lake Andes, SD. Lowell served in the US Army before returning to the area. He married Mary Engelhaupt...

Oct 29, 2024

Clinton "Clint" Dean Jorgenson 67 of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

As per Clints' wishes cremation has taken place, and a celebration of his life with family and friends will be held at a later date.

Clint was born October 25, 1957 in California to Gayle & Betty (Greer) Jorgenson. He graduated...

Oct 29, 2024

A beautiful soul

Preston Crites, a beloved member of the Rapid City community, passed away on October 29, 2024, at the young age of 24.  Born on May 5, 2000, Preston brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.  His infectious smile and kind heart touched the lives of so many people.  He was a man...