Obituaries

Dec 21, 2025

Allen Victor Cernicky, 86, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Morningstar Assisted Living in Rapid City, South Dakota.

He was born August 12, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Adam and Rose (Odeja) Cernicky. He attended Spencerian College in Milwaukee and pursued a career as an entrepreneur and business owner of the Dunkin Donuts franchise as well...

Dec 15, 2025

Temple McLin White, 67, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on December 15, 2025.

Born January 3, 1958, Temple was a forever student - curious, thoughtful, and always learning. She devoted her career to helping children as a behavioral analyst, bringing patience, insight, and compassion to the families she worked with. At home, she had an...

Dec 14, 2025

Brett Hyde, 51, Rapid City, SD, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his home from a stroke.

Brett was born August 12, 1974 in Wichita, KS, the oldest child of Darwin and Kay (Zarecky) Hyde.

Being the son of a career Air Force member, he was able to live in several locations including: Kansas,...

Dec 11, 2025

Piedmont – Doreen Clark, 75, died at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Private Services will be held at a future date.

Arrangements by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Dec 10, 2025

Rapid City – Loretta Wiehl, 87, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Village at Skyline Pines in Rapid City.

Loretta Jeanean Boland was born March 2, 1938 in Rapid City, SD to Edward and Victoria (Harrison) Boland. She grew to adulthood in Rapid City and attended and graduated from the Rapid City Catholic School system in...

Dec 7, 2025

Mary Celeste Knoer Johnson, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the Spearfish Canyon Healthcare Center.

Mary was born November 16, 1932 in Mallard, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Celestine (Regan) Knoer. Mary shared her life with one sister and six brothers.

She graduated high school in Rodman, Iowa and she went...

Dec 6, 2025

Rapid City – Bonita "Bonnie" Steinback, 83, died Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 pm Monday, December 15, 2025 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Service at 11:00 am Tuesday, December 16 at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church.

Burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery....

Dec 6, 2025

Diana Leann Hart of Hill City, South Dakota, age 55, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at home on December 6, 2025.

She was born on January 2, 1970, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Theodore A. and Carol June Stoughton. She was a graduate of Buhler High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Black Hills State University with...

Dec 4, 2025

Kenneth L. Heisterkamp, 85, of Rapid City, died December 4, 2025, at the Monument Health Hospice House.

Ken was born September 1, 1940, in Breda, IA, to Leo A. Heisterkamp and Leonella (Wess) Heisterkamp. He graduated from St. Bernard Grade and High School in Breda. He then attended college at the University of South Dakota and received...

Nov 23, 2025

Christine Joan Benson passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Chris was born to Charles and Joan Benson in Westpoint, New York on May 16 ,1960. Chris went to school in Vienna, Virginia and Box Elder, South Dakota graduating from Douglas High School in 1979. She continued her education and graduated...

Nov 22, 2025

Dale L. Stoner Obituary, written by Dale Stoner, September 5, 2025.

I was born in Lead, South Dakota on March 20, 1934, to Cecil R. Stoner and Lillian Stoner. I lived in Lead until 1942, then moved to Blacktail where Dad managed the local ice-skating rink.  My mother passed away in the same year and my brother...

Nov 20, 2025

Carol Marie (Ellison) Swenson, 89, of Rapid City, South Dakota (formerly of Pierre) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

The only child of Lester and Hilda (Olson) Ellison, Carol was born October 21, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa and raised on a farm in rural Clay County, SD. As a child,...

Nov 17, 2025

Suzette M. Ryland, 66, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Monument Hospital, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Suzette was born and raised in Rapid City. She attended Catholic School through eighth grade, graduated from Central High School, and later attended the University of South Dakota.

In...

Nov 17, 2025

Please join us for An Evening to Remember, a special gathering to honor and celebrate the loved ones we lost in 2025. We welcome all families in our community, regardless of where their loss occurred.

Each guest will receive a complimentary memorial ornament provided by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Additional ornaments may...

Nov 16, 2025

Kenneth Byron Berger, 81, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed into eternity on November 16, 2025.

Ken was born to Byron and Eva Berger on September 23, 1944 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1963.  February 13, 1964 he enlisted in the United States Air Force.  After basic training and tech...

Nov 16, 2025

Chad Garrick Grossenburg, age 52, died on November 16th, 2025, near Moran, Wyoming.

He was born on August 19th, 1973, in Winner, South Dakota, to Mick and Patsy Grossenburg. Chad was baptized soon after his birth at the Catholic church in Winner, and later received his First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

Chad grew up...

Nov 14, 2025

Rapid City – Noreen Mae Rose, 91, died Friday, November 14, 2025 at Clarkson Healthcare Center.

Noreen Mae Kurle was born June 16, 1934 in McIntosh, SD to William and Hildred (Barnette) Kurle. She attended school at McLaughlin, SD and graduated from McLaughlin High School in 1952.

Noreen met Marvin Wick and they were soon...

Nov 13, 2025

Rapid City – Nathan Taylor Hein, 29, died November 13, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Nathan is survived by his wife: Hailey Hein of Rapid City; one son Myles Dethleft and one daughter Tatum Hein both at home; mother Megan Hein of Huron; father Michael Hein of Sturgis; and two brothers:...

Nov 13, 2025

Rapid City — Robert "Bob" Jacobson, 95, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Robert Fay Jacobson was born on August 6, 1930, at home on the family farm near Woonsocket, SD, to Elvin and Thelma (Johnson) Jacobson. He attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Woonsocket...

Nov 12, 2025

Cheryl (Sherry) Feist Merritt, 58, passed away on November 12, 2025, peacefully in the home of her family surrounded by love.

She was born on October 4, 1967, to Ray and Margaret (Getz) Feist in Rapid City SD. She grew up in Rapid City, graduating from Rapid City Central High School in 1985. Cheryl participated in the...