Obituaries

Jun 2, 2024

Ralph Ruben Zoller, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on June 2, 2024. Ralph was born January 21, 1933, to William and Emma Zoller in Linton ND. He had three sisters, Adelle, Elenor, and Yvonne, and two brothers Bill and Duane and told his children wonderful stories about growing up....

Jun 2, 2024

Dewayne Richard Kennedy, 67, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Rapid City.

May 31, 2024

Bill Michael Kessloff, 85, of Rapid City passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, two weeks after suffering a heart attack while umpiring a softball game at the Star of the West Softball Complex. He loved umpiring, and he was believed to be the oldest working umpire in South Dakota.

Bill was...

May 29, 2024

Henry Leo Lord 81 of Rapid City passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Rapid City.

Henry was born April 14, 1943 in Duluth, MN the son of Henry Ralph & Marie Bernadette (Roy) Lord. He entered the United States Navy and was honorably discharged April 1, 1961.  He married Diann Marie Rathburn September 29, 1986 in...

May 28, 2024

Rapid City – Bart Cole, 63, died Tuesday May 28, 2024 at his residence.

He will be cremated and no services at this time.

Arrangements with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

May 28, 2024

Rapid City – ARLENE J. MCGUIGAN of Rapid City ascended to Heaven on May 28th, 2024. She was the cherished wife of Dr. Patrick McGuigan for 67 years and the devoted and loving mother of Patrick McGuigan and his wife Sue, Michael McGuigan, Annette O'Neill and her late husband Steve and Timothea Doering and her husband Barry.

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May 27, 2024

Clark William Butts, better known as Bill Butts passed away peacefully at his home in Johnson Siding on May 27, 2024.

Bill was born February 2, 1949 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Clark and Margarita Butts. The family moved from the Black Hills to the Flathead Valley in Montana in 1955. He learned at an early...

May 26, 2024

Janice Lorraine Bass, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord, on May 26, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 85.  She bravely battled dementia the last several years of her life, and will be remembered for her sweet smile, her kindness, her amazing strength, and...

May 24, 2024

Jo Anne Boken, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born October 12, 1953 in Montana, to Orin and Lois, with her three younger brothers, Bruce, Russell, and Mark. She gave birth to her first daughter, Melanie, in 1976 with her first husband, Robert, in California. She later remarried in 1988...

May 23, 2024

Barbara Ellen Wong, 67, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.  Barbara was born on March 10, 1957 in Wagner, SD to Donald and M. Eileen (Barta) Walters.

Barbara grew up in Pierre, SD and graduated from Pierre High School.  She attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH where she met David G. Wong.  They were...

May 23, 2024

Sharon (Shari) Demos, 70, of Parker, CO, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024.  She was a generous, devoted, and caring wife, mother, sister, and friend who often put the needs of others ahead of her own.  Shari was born to Rodney and Marlene (Anderson) Meador in Deadwood, SD, on March 24, 1954, and grew up in Rapid City, SD....

May 20, 2024

Cynthia Ann (Anderson) Walker, devoted wife, beloved mother, family matriarch, friend to many and servant of Jesus Christ, passed away May 20, 2024.  Cindy was born to Ted J. and Hilda L. (Sundquist) Anderson in Deadwood, SD on Aug. 10, 1939.  From the humblest of beginnings, they lived in Trojan, SD where her father worked underground in the Bald...

May 19, 2024

RAPID CITY, SD | John F. Buege, 86, Rapid City, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

John was born the second of five children on September 28, 1937 in Manitowoc, WI, to Albert and Helen (Hallada) Buege. He played basketball and football at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc before attending the...

May 16, 2024

RAPID CITY – Cole Joseph Andrew's bright blue eyes captured the attention of everyone when he was born in the wee hours on March 16,1995. As a third straight Hoime generation twin, we all excitedly welcomed him and his twin sister, Carin, into the world.

Cole was a naturally thoughtful, sweet, and kind child. I remember a...

May 15, 2024

Bette Dugie passed away peaceful at Avantara St Cloud in Rapid City, SD, on May 15, 2024, at the age of 99. She was born July 5, 1924, to Cleofas & Veronica "Virgie" (Haiduk) Dugie in Bisbee Arizona.  She was the first of seven kids.

Bette went to Catholic School in Bisbee Arizona until the family moved...

May 14, 2024

Rosemary Hogan 89, of Rapid City, entered peacefully into eternal life on May 14, 2024.

Rosemary was born and raised in Lead and moved to Rapid City following her marriage to the late Jay E. Hogan. She enjoyed a long career in the banking industry in the Northern Black Hills and in Rapid City.

Rosemary...

May 12, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jonathan David Roth

Jonathan, Age 40, of Rapid City SD passed away on May 12, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born December 23, 1983, Jonathan brought immense joy to those around him.

Jonathan was the youngest child and only son of David and Kathy Roth.  At a...

May 12, 2024

William "Bill" Jennings Johnson, 68, passed away on Sunday, May 12th at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

He was known mostly by "Bill," "Dad," "Honey," or "But, Daaaad." He was a devoted follower of Christ, wonderful husband, awesome dad and best grandpa ever.

Bill was born in Sioux Falls, SD to Jack and Donna Johnson....

May 11, 2024

Zachary "Zach" Lewis, 31, died Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Zachary Michael Lewis was born Cody Patrick Lewis on April 23, 1993 to Sarah (Lewis) Stafne. He would later be adopted by his grandmother Donna (Lewis) Merwin and his name changed to Zachary Michael Lewis.

Zach loved to learn new things. The languages he learned were,...

May 11, 2024

Martha Joanne Groskopf was born June 8, 1944, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Ralph and Roberta Cloyd.  She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1962.  She attended the University of Wyoming, graduating from the School of Nursing.  In 1970, she married Lee Groskopf in Sheridan and they ultimately settled in Rapid City.  She was a Registered Nurse at Medical Arts...