Shirley Marie Johnson
Jul 13, 2024
Shirley Marie Johnson, 92, of Rapid City, SD passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was born in Hot Springs, SD March 6, 1932 to Charles and Mildred (Hixson) Hardman. During the early childhood years, she lived in Chadron, NE and Buffalo Gap, SD where her father was...
Ronald Leroy Gasseling
Jul 12, 2024
Ronald Leroy Gasseling 76 of Hemingford, NE passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.
He was born September 3, 1948 in Alliance, NE to Donald and Frances (Havranek) Gasseling. He graduated from Hemingford High School in 1966. He married Jennifer Lynn Worth in 1971. To this union two daughters were born.
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Vincent "Vinnie" Nicholas Korang
Jul 10, 2024
Rapid City – Vincent "Vinnie" Nicholas Korang, 77, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his residence.
Vince was born December 16, 1946 at Lemmon, SD to Peter Francis and Amelia Mary (Keller) Korang. He attended school and grew to adulthood in Lemmon. He entered the United States Army on July 19, 1967 and served in the Vietnam...
Barbara "Bobbi" Jean Kelley
Jul 9, 2024
Rapid City – Barbara "Bobbi" Kelley, 89, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society – St. Martin Village.
Barbara Jean Thayer was born April 19, 1935 in Rapid City, SD to Glen and Florence (Gilbaugh) Thayer.
She went to school in Rapid City and attended Rapid City High School.
She...
Claude Gross
Jul 7, 2024
Claude Gross, 96 of Rapid City passed away Sunday July 7, 2024
He was born September 27, 1927 near Hague, ND on the family's homestead to Carl Gross and Barbara (Heilman) Gross. He grew up on the farm with 11 siblings. He took care of all the tractors and old Model Ts on the farm. He told...
Paul Michael Blomstrom
Jul 6, 2024
Paul Michael Blomstrom (1980-2024) left this earth surrounded by family on July 6, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada where he was a long-time resident.
Paul was born in Winner, South Dakota as the eldest son of Joe and Lori Blomstrom. Before he was a year old, they relocated to Rapid City, South Dakota. Paul spent his youth...
Frances "Jane" Dennis
Jul 6, 2024
Frances Jane Dennis passed away at 85 years of age on Saturday July 6th, 2024 at West Hills Village Nursing Home in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Jane was born August 5th, 1938 in St. Jo, Texas. She was the oldest child of Earnest and Florence Paschall.
Jane graduated Valedictorian from Nocona High School in Nocona,...
Penny Lou Island
Jul 6, 2024
Penny Lou Island, 72 of Rapid City formerly of Deadwood passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Rapid City.
A celebration of her life will be 11:00am Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, with visitation one hour before. Luncheon and fellowship will follow at the Old Story Book Island Shelter 2911 Canyon Lake...
Anna Michelle Raue
Jul 5, 2024
RAPID CITY - Anna Michelle Raue, 58, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024. Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Caputa Cemetery in Caputa, SD. A luncheon will follow at...
Barbara F. Bertschinger
Jul 3, 2024
Born on July 7th,1935, Barbara was a middle child—one of ten children born to Margaret (Schneider) Schramm and Arthur B. Schramm. She went away to her Eternal home on July 3rd, 2024—just a few days before her 88th birthday—from the St. Martin Village Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home.
In between was a phenomenal life well lived.
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Evelyn Louise Knapp
Jul 3, 2024
Evelyn Louise Knapp, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City.
Evelyn was born on February 26, 1936 in Rapid City to Delmar and Mildred (Hughes) Knapp.
She attended elementary school in Rapid City and graduated from Rapid City High School. She continued her education by earning a two-year...
Robert Lee Achbach, Jr.
Jun 30, 2024
Robert Lee Achbach Jr. died peacefully in the Catholic faith and in the company of his loving family on June 30, 2024.
Born May 12, 1945 to Robert and Virginia Achbach in Dayton, OH, Robert was the eldest of three children.
He graduated from La Puente High School, California, in 1963.
He enlisted...
Harold Wayne Johnson
Jun 29, 2024
Rapid City – Harold Wayne Johnson, 94, died Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Harold Johnson was born March 29th, 1930, in Madison Nebraska to Chester and Rosina Johnson. The family eventually moved to Rapid City, SD, where Harold attended grade school, then Rapid City High School, graduating in 1948. He served...
James A. Ackerman
Jun 26, 2024
RAPID CITY – James A. "Jim" Ackerman, 57, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Jim was born October 12, 1966 in Rapid City to Alvin and Alice (Speidel) Ackerman. He attended New Underwood Schools and also VoTech. Jim worked for the Rapid City Journal doing route delivery around the Black Hills. He also worked for a commercial cleaning...
Beverly Jane Kahler
Jun 26, 2024
Beverly Jane Kahler (Bev) passed away June 26, 2024, of a pseudoaneurysm in Rapid City, SD, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and service. Born in Columbia, Missouri, on February 2nd, 1930, Bev was a testament to her unwavering commitment to these values.
Rooted in faith, Bev's journey began with her baptism and confirmation at the...
Jeanette Faye Howe
Jun 26, 2024
Our dear mother, Jeanette (Jean)Faye Howe, 1947–2024 passed away at the age of 77. She was a wonderful mother who offered support, wisdom and love in abundance. Leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness, she walked through life, touching the lives of everyone she encountered with an unforgettable grace. She dedicated her time and resources to making the...
Joan Elaine Paris
Jun 26, 2024
Rapid City – Joan E. Paris, 84, Rapid City, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Monument Health in Rapid City.
Joan was born May 8, 1940, the third of four children born to Howard and Illine Lafferty. She grew up in Greeley, CO, surrounded by lots of cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. She graduated from Greeley...
Richard "Coach” Duane Lemke
Jun 25, 2024
Richard Duane "Dick" Lemke passed away on June 25, 2024 in Rapid City, South Dakota at the age of 87. He was born in Minot, North Dakota on October 3, 1936 to Myrtle and Melvin Lemke. He was raised there mostly by his maternal grandparents, Emma and Engle Bjornson. He graduated from Minot Model High School in 1955, where...
John Bernard Mowry
Jun 25, 2024
John Bernard Mowry 76 of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am Thursday, July 25, 2024 at St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr....
Bernard P.R. Roose
Jun 24, 2024
Bernard "Ben PR" Roose, 83, died Monday, June 24, 2024 at Monument Health.
He was born on December 20, 1940 in Rapid City to Bernard N. and Ruth E. (Strom) Roose. He attended Canyon Lake Elementary and graduated from Rapid City High School in 1960. Throughout his life, Ben worked at Donaldson's, Kmart, department manager at Gambles,...
