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Jane Kampfe
Dec 8, 2012
RAPID CITY- Jane Kampfe, 90, died Saturday, December 8, at Golden Living Center- Meadowbrook nursing home. Rilla Jane (Gardner) Kampfe was born September 14, 1922, in Westerville, Nebraska, to John B. and Elsie M. (Copsey) Gardner. She attended school in Westerville. She met Alvin Kampfe in Martin, SD while she was staying with her sister. On October 22, 1940, Alvin...
Albert 'Bruce' Enloe
Dec 5, 2012
Albert Bruce' Enloe, 86, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, where he has lived the past 5 years. Bruce was the oldest of five children born to Albert and Lorraine (Stamper) Enloe on April 4, 1926, in Lewistown, MT. The family moved to Great Falls in 1937 and Bruce attended local...
Tim Stanczyk
Dec 3, 2012
MILWAUKEE- Timothy John Stanczyk died unexpectedly on December 3, 2012, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on July 2, 1956, in Rapid City, South Dakota, he was the son of Mary and Frank Stanczyk, and the youngest brother of Greg, Mark, and Mike Stanczyk. Tim graduated from Rapid City Central High School in 1974. He then attended a Rapid City Vo-tech School...
Robert Braunstein
Nov 30, 2012
RAPID CITY- Robert Louis Braunstein died surrounded by his family on Friday, November 30th 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Robert "Brownie" was born on June 13th 1925, in Aberdeen South Dakota to Sylvester and Barbara Braunstein. Robert served our country in the US Navy during World War II. He fell in love and married Doris Brown in 1941. Together...
Frances D Toscana
Nov 29, 2012
RAPID CITY- Frances D. Toscana, 94, of Rapid City died November 29, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Black Hills in Rapid City. Frances was born on March 21, 1918 in Lead, South Dakota to Antonio and Marian (Marchiando) Perucca. She graduated from Lead High School in 1935. On June 25, 1942, she married Francis J. Toscana in Lead. Frances worked as...
Martha Christine Bouska
Nov 28, 2012
Rapid City- Martha C. Bouska, 94, Rapid City died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Prairie Hills, Rapid City surrounded by family. Martha was born in Jackson, Nebraska on July 4, 1918 to Herman and Gezine [Moddenmeir] Petzoldt. She grew up on a farm near Scotland, SD. Martha married Bernard Kadlec who was killed in World War II. She...
Janie Holbrook
Nov 23, 2012
RAPID CITY- Janice Arlene Holbrook, age 86, of Rapid City, died on Friday, November 23, 2012, at the the Golden LivingCenter-Bella Vista Nursing Home. Janice was born at home in October 2, 1926 in Ferney, South Dakota to Oscar and Lillian (Lorenz) Anderson. A few short years after that, her family moved to Spruell, South Dakota where her father developed...
Robert D. 'Bob' Galbraith
Nov 22, 2012
Robert D. Galbraith, 78, of Rapid City, was called to his final poker game on Thursday, Nov.22, 2012. He died of heart failure at RCRH surrounded by his family. Bob was born Aug. 16, 1934, to Raymond and Charlotte (Schultz) Galbraith. He was raised along with his four brothers in Rapid City. Bob worked hard his whole life and he...
Orville Berg
Nov 22, 2012
Rapid City - Orville L. "Chuck" Berg, 80, Rapid City, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife: Suzanne Berg of Rapid City; four sons: Craig Berg of Walnut Creek, CA, Keith Berg of Livingston, MT, Michael [Rachelle] Burhans of Rapid City, SD; and Terry Berg of Rapid City; two daughters: Carrie [Butch] Marsh...
Alice Christine Leberknight
Nov 21, 2012
Rapid City - Alice Christine Hamm Leberknight was born in Sargent County, ND on her grandfather's homestead near Oakes, ND. 24 August 1920. At the age of 2 she moved with her parents, Claud and Tillie Hamm to the Black Hills of SD. She passed away on Wednesday November 21 after a brief illness at Rapid City Regional Hospital. The...
Betty Cofoid
Nov 20, 2012
RAPID CITY- Betty Cofoid, 82, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Golden Living Center- Prairie Hills. Betty was born August 6, 1930 in Rapid City to Irvan and Vera Green. She married Harold Cofoid and together had five children. She was actively involved in her children's and grandchildren's activities. Betty belonged to Ladies Aide and the Extension Club. She loved...
Evelyn A Cleveland
Nov 20, 2012
RAPID CITY- Angels welcomed home Evelyn Amanda "Grandma" Cleveland. Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Grandma was born June 16, 1915 on the family farm near Wessington Springs, South Dakota. She worked hard, trusted in the Lord and loved her family. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Cleveland, Denver, CO; and Mary L. Masten, Rapid City; two sisters: Olive Tapken, Westminster,...
Robert Leroy Butt
Nov 18, 2012
Rapid City- Robert L. Butt, 81, died Sunday, November 18, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Robert Leroy Butt was born on December 13, 1930 to Nels Dale and Lillie Sophie (Monson) Butt at Presho, SD. This is the area that Bob called home. He graduated from Presho High School in 1940. After graduating he served in the United States...
Sue Herges
Nov 15, 2012
RAPID CITY | Sue M. Herges, 68, entered into rest Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center. Sue graduated from T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre in 1962. She graduated from NAU in 1993 and graduated with an optical assistant degree in 1995. Mom you were taken from your loving family, and the things you enjoyed far too...
Robert 'Bob' C. Fowler
Nov 15, 2012
Bob Fowler, 85 , died on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at his home. He was born on June 18, 1927, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Everett and Hermagene Fowler (deceased). When Bob was a teenager he moved to Faith to live with his Aunt and Uncle Harold and Marion Palmer (deceased) who were instrumental in teaching Bob unconditional love. Bob...
Clayton Al Baker
Nov 12, 2012
Rapid City - Clayton A. Baker, 87, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Clarkson Healthcare Center. Clayton Al Baker was born December 24, 1924 to Charles and Esther [Johnson] Baker at LaGrande, Oregon. As a young boy around age 12 the family moved to the Rockerville, SD area. This is the area he grew to adulthood on the ranch...
Angela Kramer
Nov 12, 2012
RAPID CITY- Angela M. Kramer, 50, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Angie was born on August 14, 1962 in Mobridge, to James and Elizabeth (Schott) Kramer. She was a talented athlete and loved many sports including basketball, golf, and softball. Softball however was her favorite sport where she played 2nd base and her sister Jackie...
Shamus O'Daniel
Nov 11, 2012
RAPID CITY- Shamus Pearl O'Daniel 21 passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 11, 2012. He was born August 15, 1991 in Rapid City, South Dakota. While he did not live a long life, during the brief time he was with us, he left an indelible mark in the hearts and minds of all who knew him. Shamus was...
Florence G Brown
Nov 8, 2012
RAPID CITYFlorence G. Brown, 92, died Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House. Florence was born in Dimock, on September 30, 1920, to Louis and Mary Schlimgen. She grew up in Parkston and attended Nettleton Business College. Florence lived briefly in Louisiana and Minneapolis and worked for Boeing Aircraft in Los Angeles. She was united...
Urban Fred Stratman
Nov 8, 2012
Urban Fred' Stratman passed away at his home in Rapid City on 8 November 2012. Fred was born on April 24, 1921 in Burlington, Iowa to Fred B. and Elma (Miller) Stratman. Fred joined the Army and was a proud Veteran of World War II serving in India from 1944 to 1946. Fred worked for NASA as an Aerospace Mechanical...
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