Obituaries

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...

May 9, 2024

Bob Winter, 82, of Rapid City, SD, passed away Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital, in Rapid City, surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 at Osheim Schmidt Funeral Home, in Rapid City, SD, with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, and lunch...

May 9, 2024

Kelly Eugene Abraham, 61, of Black Hawk, died peacefully on May 9th, 2024, with his family by his side.  Kelly was born in Wessington Springs, SD, on February 13, 1963, to Vernon and Della (Grabin) Abraham.

He spent his first 16 years in Wessington Springs.  From dawn till dusk, he was a whirlwind of activity, delivering newspapers,...

May 8, 2024

Sheila Emma Achbach died peacefully in the Catholic faith and in the company of her loving family on May 8, 2024.

Born April 4, 1948 to Alfred and Inez Evens in Deadwood, SD, Sheila was the eldest of five children.

She graduated from Deadwood High School in 1966 and shortly after, her family moved to ...

May 8, 2024

RAPID CITY- Ralph Henry Rauert, 96, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Clarkson Healthcare.

Ralph was born August 1, 1927 in Grand Island, NE, the son of Charles and Elsie (Seim) Rauert. He went to school and graduated high school from Grand Island. He joined the US Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged in...

May 6, 2024

RAPID CITY - Dorothy May (Mende) Miller, 97, died May 6, 2024. Dot was born May 9, 1926 on Mother's Day in North Bergen, New Jersey to Arthur A. Mende and Thekla Theodora Katharine Grumbrecht Mende. She attended Franklin Grammar School and graduated in 1944 from North Bergen High School, choosing the science track over secretarial. One of her...

May 6, 2024

Kyle Patrick O'Neal, age 33 and seven months, from Rapid City, SD and  born on October 13, 1990; has passed away this May of 2024. It is with a heavy heart, that we announce the passing of Kyle; born to Michal O'Neal and Paul Rasch. Kyle spent the first years of his life in Rapid City and Spearfish, SD....

May 5, 2024

Joan Marcella McNally died May 5, 2024, at Clarkson Health Care in Rapid City, SD at the age of 95.  The McNally family celebrates her life and legacy as they grieve this significant loss.  Joan was born October 8, 1928, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Philip Young and Marcella Theresa (Ratchford) Schweitzer.  She grew up in St. Paul attending...

May 3, 2024

Claudette Maureen (Strand) Bailey, 77, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Rapid City.  Claudette was born June 11, 1946 in Hendricks, Minnesota to Bennet Ernest and Adelean Delores (Froiland) Strand.

As a young girl, she and her family moved to Rapid City and she graduated from Central High School, Rapid City,  in 1964. She...

May 2, 2024

Piedmont – Bernard J. Wiehl, 89, of rural Meade County passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center in Rapid City.

Bernard was born on February 1, 1935, in Rapid City to John and Clara (Bren) Wiehl. He was raised at the Wiehl Ranch on Elk Creek. Bernard was baptized into the Catholic...