James W. "Jim" Lockhart Sr.
Nov 2, 2013
RAPID CITY- Jim Lockhart went from being a kid who grew up in Dark Canyon west of Rapid City to building his own log home with his father-in-law and then raising eight children there. The son of a one-time Pennington County Sheriff and a country school teacher, Jim served in the U.S. Navy manning submarines in the WWII Pacific Ocean...
Lloyd E Thompson
Oct 31, 2013
RAPID CITY- Lloyd Thompson, 95, died on Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Fountain Springs Health Care. He was born January 1, 1918 in Rapid City to Clint and Mattie Thompson. He grew up in the Red Owl-Marcus area. He met MaeJo Duprel at a dance in Whitewood. They were married on July 3, 1939, a marriage that lasted 70 years...
Robert W Sandman
Oct 31, 2013
Robert W. Sandman, 76, Rapid City, died Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending.
Devon Kennedy Hanson-Pannanen
Oct 24, 2013
Rapid City - Devon Kennedy Hansen-Paananen, 4 months and 19 days, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls. He is survived by his parents: Lindsy Marie Hansen and Dylan Ray Paananen of Rapid City; paternal grandmother: Constance Ming of Black Hawk; paternal grandfather: Michael Todd Paanenen of Rapid City; paternal great-grandfather: Wayne Paananen of...
Ernest Brewster
Oct 24, 2013
YANKTON- Ernest J. "Jim" Brewster, 96, formerly of Rapid City passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in Yankton, SD. Jim was born on a homestead in Platte County, thirteen miles from Glendo, Wyoming on June 12, 1917. He graduated from Laramie High School in Laramie, WY and continued on to attend the University of Wyoming while working at the...
Donald C. Michlitsch
Oct 23, 2013
RAPID CITY | Donald C. Michlitsch, 69, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, from Alzheimer's, at Rapid City Regional Auxiliary Hospice House. Don was born October 20, 1944, in Tacoma, WA, to Edward and Albina (Drazga) Michlitsch. He earned his bachelor's degree from Seattle University and a master's in counseling from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Don married Nancy...
Rose Herr
Oct 22, 2013
Rosella W. Herr, 91, of Rapid City, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at the Rapid City Regional Auxiliary Hospice House. Rose was born on March 3, 1922, in Aberdeen, to Andrew F. and Kathryn (Moffenbier) Nikolas. She lived with her family of 5 brothers and 3 sisters and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1940. She moved to...
Erin R. Wagman
Oct 20, 2013
Erin Wagman, also known as Erin Borgmann, died of acute alcohol poisoning on October 19, 2013 in Rapid City. She was 42 years old. She died alone. Erin was born on January 15, 1971 in Rapid City. For her new, 18-year-old mother, she was a handfulprecocious, bossy, crankyand unusually independent for a tyke who still wore diapers. She attended Rapid...
Leroy A Roes
Oct 19, 2013
RAPID CITY | LeRoy Roes, 69, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, Oct. 19, 2013. He was taken from us too soon, leaving behind his wife Maria and daughter Pam. LeRoy was the best father and the most amazing husband. He was a true patriot, willingly giving 23 years of his life to his country while serving in the...
Marjorie L. "Marj" Soli
Oct 18, 2013
RAPID CITY- A heroic journey of 84 years has ended, a partnership of 60 years has sundered. Marjorie Louise Soli, daughter of Margaret and Joshua Cox, wife of Allan M. Soli, mother of Bob, Bryan, Kathleen and Kristina, her eight grandchildren, great-grandmother of Elsa and friend to her friends, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at her home surrounded by...
Victor Edward Laue
Oct 15, 2013
Rapid City - Victor Laue, 99, Rapid City died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Golden Living Center-Prairie Hills, Rapid City. Survivors include his wife: Millie Laue of Rapid City; daughter-in-law: Barbara Laue of Waterloo, IA; one granddaughter: Kristi Ockerman of Davenport, IA; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three sisters: Alberta Reinhardt of Colfax, CA, Midge Johnson of Holdrege, NE, and Betty...
Madgeline V. "Madge" Gibson
Oct 15, 2013
RAPID CITY- Madgeline Virginia "Madge" Gibson, 89, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Westhills Village Health Care. Madge was born April 24, 1924 in Navarro County, Texas, to Thomas W. and Lena (Reavis) Nichols. She grew up and attended grade school in Blooming Grove, junior high in Latch and high school in Gilmer, TX . After high school she went...
Bruce O. "Hammer" Johnson
Oct 14, 2013
COLTONBruce O. "Hammer" Johnson, 55, of Colton, and formerly of Hill City, died at Sanford Healthcare in Sioux Falls on Monday, October 14, 2013. Bruce was born on June 24, 1958, in Rapid City, to Owen C. and Norma M. (Knapp) Johnson. He grew up and attended Rapid City Central High School. After school, he served in the US Navy...
Laverne M. Mahoney
Oct 12, 2013
FARGO- LaVerne M. Mahoney, 88, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fargo, North Dakota She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 1979. Survivors include son, Robert Mahoney, Bowman, ND; daughter, Barbara Mills, Fargo, ND; brother, Allen Moe, Rochester, MN; sister in law, Elda Mahoney, Rapid City; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...
Vina Holcomb
Oct 12, 2013
RAPID CITY- Vina L. Holcomb, 88, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 at home. She is survived by her son, Lance Holcomb, Pensacola, FL; two daughters: Kathie Kinman, Box Elder; Pam Smith, Rapid City; sister, Florence Burnison, Rapid City; nine grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and her special friend, John Corbet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett in 1993....
Beatrice Fern Fisher Pourier-Fortune
Oct 8, 2013
WALL-Bea Pourier Fisher Fortune, 78, Wall, died October 8, 2013 at the Rapid City Regional Hospice Auxiliary House in Rapid City. Bea Fern Pourier Fisher Fortune was born to John and Pearl (O'Rourke) Pourier on July 25, 1935 at the Cain Creek Ranch south of Imlay, SD. She attended school at the Imlay Elementary and Rapid City Central. In 1951...
Bradley E. Gelarden
Oct 7, 2013
RAPID CITY- Bradley E. Garrigan, 61, died Monday, October 7, 2013 at home. He served in the United States Army. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Frenise Rachon Fulton
Oct 6, 2013
Dr. Frenise "Rachon" Fulton, 58 formerly of Iowa City died October 6, 2013, in Rapid City, South Dakota where he has resided for many years. Rachon is the son of Jean Turner a longtime Iowa City educator. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am. Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City...
Creighton Britton
Oct 4, 2013
Creighton Britton, 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2013, at Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House. He was born on May 6, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. He loved Jesus, his family, country and the railroad. He served in the Army during WWII in the South Pacific. Upon his return from his service, Creighton...
Joyce M. Hanson
Sep 28, 2013
DUE TO THE BLIZZARD, A NEW SERVICE TIME IS 9:00 AM FOR THE MORNING OF TUESDAY, OCT 8, FOR JOYCE AT OSHEIM & SCHMIDT FUNERAL HOME, 2700 JACKSON BOULEVARD. RAPID CITY | Joyce (Agar) Hanson, 81, Johnson Siding, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House. Born Jan. 20, 1932, near Langdon, ND, to farmers...
