Obituaries

Jun 20, 2024

Retired Master Sgt. Dean Victor Steinberg (1948-2024)

RAPID CITY - Dean V. Steinberg, 76, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 with his family by his side.

Retired US National Guard Master Sgt. Dean Victor Steinberg was born in Long Beach, California on March 7, 1948, to the late Dale & Dorothy Steinberg. His parents and older...

Jun 20, 2024

RAPID CITY - Robert Sean Melvin, 59, died Thursday, June 20, 2024. Robert was born on September 30, 1964 to Robert E. and Clarie (Neigel) Melvin. He graduated from Stevens High School in 1982. Robert served in the US Army and was honorably discharged as an SP4. As a result of his honorable and dedicated service, he received the Army...

Jun 19, 2024

Chuck was born March 8, 1943 in Winner, South Dakota. He was the third son of four to David and Josephine (Phalen) Colombe. His early childhood was spent in the Winner and Rosebud area.

The family moved to Rapid City and Chuck attended Saint John's grade school and graduated with the class of 1962 from Cathedral High...

Jun 16, 2024

Lavonna (Teri) M. Wickstrom (Tyree)

Rapid City - Lavonna M. Wickstrom passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1931.

Teri was a very caring person. She raised a family while traveling with her husband, Harold, as he served our country. She worked for many years outside of the home...

Jun 16, 2024

Irene Anne "Granny" Allard passed from her earthly life into eternity on June 16, 2024. She died peacefully at home with her daughters by her side. Granny was an independent woman who lived life on her terms and approached death in the very same way. She openly talked about her wishes. She was so grateful and content with the...

Jun 15, 2024

JERRY SORUM:  January 24, 1941 – June 15, 2024

Rapid City - It is with great sadness and great joy that we remember, honor and celebrate the life of Jerry Sorum. On June 15, 2024, Jerry went to his forever heavenly home, and he is finally free from the bonds of Alzheimer's Disease. Jerry's Christian faith guided...

Jun 10, 2024

Ronald Iverson, 70, of Isle, Minnesota died Monday, June 10, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Jun 7, 2024

Terry Eugene Owen passed away on June 7, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1952, to Dr. Bernard and Eunice Owen. Throughout his childhood, Terry lived in Hay Springs and Rushville, Nebraska, following his father's work as a general physician. During this time he developed an immense appreciation for excellent food and homemade ice-cream, thanks to his mother...

Jun 5, 2024

"An excellent wife, who can find?  For her worth is far more than jewels."  Elizabeth Ann Peterson Eldridge passed to heaven on June 5, 2024 after battling severe physical and mental health issues.

She was born on March 1, 1970 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and at that moment became a fervent and life-long Green Bay Packers fan!  At...

Jun 4, 2024

Ellen Finch, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Rapid City.  She will be laid to rest at a later date at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.  A memorial obituary is being created and will be updated with more information.

Jun 4, 2024

Michael Charles Downes was born into this world on June 3, 1956 in Highland Park, Michigan.  Michael left this world to join the Lord on June 4, 2024 at the age of 68.

Michael was dearly loved by his father, Dennis Downes, mother Vera (Hawman) Downes, and sister Denise (Patrick) Dowling.  Michael was the father of two...

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...