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Gary Dean Wehrkamp

Gary Dean Wehrkamp

Oct 26, 2024

Gary Dean Wehrkamp, 69, died October 26, 2024, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.  Gary was born in Rapid City on November 11, 1954, to Lloyd and Marjorie Wehrkamp.  Gary was the youngest sibling joining sister Pam and brother Larry.  He graduated from Rapid City Central High School in 1974.  During his High School years, he was...

Cindy J Gresch

Cindy J Gresch

Oct 25, 2024

Cynthia J. 'Cindy' Gresch, of Rapid City, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Gresch, of Rapid City; two brothers, Bob (Cindy) Gresch, League City, TX and Tom (Sue) Gresch, Dayton, NV; a nephew David Gresch and a niece Mary Vasquez.

She was preceded in death by her...

Joseph Mcvay Lytle

Joseph Mcvay Lytle

Oct 24, 2024

If you are reading this, you know that I am dead.  Writing this while alive cannot tell you at this time, if I am on the stairway to heaven or on the highway to hell.

I was born May 31, 1933, in Martin, SD to Joe and Vera (Gee) Lytle.  The sixth of seven children, weighing in...

Sheila C. Merkel

Sheila C. Merkel

Oct 22, 2024

Our beloved Sheila left this world on October 22, 2024.  Sheila was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 15, 1946, the second oldest of eight children.  From Cleveland, the Sullivan family relocated to Missoula, Montana, which, for Sheila was always "home".  Sheila attended Catholic grade school and high school in Missoula, and graduated from Carroll College in Helena with...

Terri Lynn Stuck

Terri Lynn Stuck

Oct 14, 2024

Rapid City - Terri Stuck passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024.  She was raised in Brighton, Colorado by Warren and Shirley Wall with brother Michael and sister Cindy.  She was a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted wife and the best friend to her extended family.  Terri graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and then spent two...

Robert L Holyoak

Robert L Holyoak

Oct 13, 2024

Robert L. Holyoak of Rapid City

Born January 17, 1937 – Died October 13, 2024, at Fort Meade surrounded by his family and angels.

Better known as Bob, he was born in Cedar City, Utah to James LaNore and Alta Whittaker Lewis Holyoak. He spent his early years in Paragonah, and then Lund, Utah where...

Adline Joyce Kinney

Adline Joyce Kinney

Oct 11, 2024

Adline Joyce Kinney, 88 of Rapid City gained her wings Friday, October 11, 2024, while taking her final breaths with family.

Adline Honeymann was born March 20, 1936 in Gopher, SD (near Glad Valley) on the family farm to Arthur and Amelia (Kern) Honeymann. She began her life on the family farm approximately 21 miles NW of...

Viola Margaret Ebel

Viola Margaret Ebel

Oct 10, 2024

Rapid City- Viola Margaret Ebel, 86, died Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Westhills Village in Rapid City.

Viola was born in Sturgis, SD to Frank and Mabel Baldwin on July 14th 1938.  She went to grade school and middle school in Sturgis.  She married LeRoy H. Ebel on October 25th 1958, in Sturgis SD and celebrated 62...

George L. Florey, Jr.

George L. Florey, Jr.

Oct 8, 2024

BOX ELDER – George L. Florey, Jr. 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis.

George was born on November 28, 1953, in Watertown, South Dakota to George and Ione (Sandidge) Florey.   As a young man he joined the US Marine Corps and served in Vietnam.  On April 20,...

Constance "Connie" Doreen Cleveland

Constance "Connie" Doreen Cleveland

Oct 5, 2024

Rapid City – Constance "Connie" Cleveland, 98, died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society – St. Martin Village in Rapid City.

Constance Doreen Borlaug Cleveland left this life on October 5, 2024, at the age of 98 years. She had been residing at St. Martin's Village in Rapid City, SD for the last eight...

Alice Lee Peterson

Alice Lee Peterson

Oct 3, 2024

Rapid City – Alice Lee Peterson, 88, died Thursday October 3, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Alice was born June 12, 1936 in Ravinia, SD to Emil and Helen Soulek.

Alice loved helping out at the family business and was a wonderful wife and mother.

Alice is survived by her daughter...

William "Bill" Thomas Chase

William "Bill" Thomas Chase

Oct 3, 2024

William (Bill) T. Chase, 89, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024.  Bill was born February 1, 1935, in Loup City, Nebraska to Hal & Bess Chase.  He joked that his father named him "Bill" because he came at the first of the month.  Growing up Bill sang in the choir, played in the band and varsity basketball.  He enjoyed...

Margaret Jane Dahl

Margaret Jane Dahl

Sep 30, 2024

Margaret Jane Dahl, 83, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Chris Baesler. Interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery...

Patrick "Pat" Joseph Quinlan

Patrick "Pat" Joseph Quinlan

Sep 30, 2024

Patrick Joseph Quinlan, July 2, 1945 - September 30, 2024

Rapid City - Patrick Joseph Quinlan, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1945, passed away in Rapid City at the age of 79.

Pat began his career at Sperry Univac before spending over 20 years at Lockheed Martin as an aerospace engineer. His passion for...

Arthur "Art" Louis Lemay

Arthur "Art" Louis Lemay

Sep 28, 2024

Arthur (Art) Lemay – April 13, 1950 – September 28, 2024

Arthur Louis Lemay, 74, of Piedmont, SD passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Art was born to Armand R. and Blanche L. (Montembeault) Lemay on April 13, 1950, in Hartford, CT.   He grew up in the Hartford...

Tatiana Maria Running Wolf

Tatiana Maria Running Wolf

Sep 26, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tatiana Maria Running Wolf, who left us on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

She was a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, and aunt to her family, and an amazing friend to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. Tatiana, above all else, loved each and every single person...

Sally G. Shattuck

Sally G. Shattuck

Sep 25, 2024

Sally G. Shattuck, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in New Underwood, SD.  She was born on February 8, 1934, to Sherburne and Dorothy (Hall) Tilton in Concord, New Hampshire.

Sally married Roger W. Shattuck on August 25, 1950, in Perkinsville, Vermont.  She spent her married life as a mother and a homemaker.  Sally will...

John F Hanan

John F Hanan

Sep 25, 2024

John F. Hanan, 87, of Rapid City passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Friday October 4, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with the Very Rev. Timothy S. Hoag J.C.L. as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with full military honors will...

Vesper Janet Swenson

Vesper Janet Swenson

Sep 24, 2024

Rapid City, SD - Vesper J Swenson, 82, of Rapid City, passed away Tuesday September 24, 2024.

Vesper was born May 28, 1942, in Newell, SD.  She was the second child to William (Bill) and Elma Curtis.

Vesper was an avid cook and baker.  She loved baking treats and cakes for loved ones, and friends. ...

Richard 'Dick' Sichterman

Richard 'Dick' Sichterman

Sep 21, 2024

https://www.facebook.com/JourneyRapidCity/videos/1513442275959574/

Watch Dick's Service on the link above

Richard 'Dick' Sichterman, 80, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Dick was born December 26, 1943 to Richard and Anna Sichterman in Rapid City. Dick attended Rapid City High School until his enlistment...

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