Obituaries

Feb 22, 2024

Rapid City – Jay Brian Wempe, 59, died Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital of natural causes.

Jay was born to Virgil and Patricia Wempe in Rapid City, SD on May 6, 1964, where he was raised with his siblings: Jim, Joe, and Nicki.

He joined the Fisher Beverage family in...

Feb 21, 2024

Leo Rawstern, 85 years old, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, with his family at his side after a 20 year battle with cancer.

Leo was born December 30, 1938, in Wolsey, South Dakota to Irwin and Clara (Langbehn) Rawstern.  He grew up in Wolsey, South Dakota, Edgemont, South Dakota, Midland, South Dakota,...

Feb 20, 2024

Bret Earl Wilson, 57, of Rapid City, SD, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at The Monument Hospice House in Rapid City.

A Celebration of Life Services will commence at Noon on March 2nd at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center on Canyon Lake Drive in Rapid City, SD with Interment at Mt....

Feb 19, 2024

Christina Marie Manes (nee Uryasz), 1958-2024

She leaves behind her husband, Val, her mother Janet Uryasz, brothers Greg and Jeff and sister Lisa. She also leaves behind her beloved furry feline friends Dusty, Sandy, and especially Spooky Bear.

Since she was first able to hold a crayon, she was the consummate artist. So full of...

Feb 19, 2024

Rapid City, SD – We mourn the loss of our beloved father, Gerald Wayne Salmen who went to his heavenly home February 19, 2024.  He was born August 14, 1929 in Sebeka, Minnesota to parents Waino and Vieno Salmen. Gerald grew up surrounded by family and friends in the Finnish community.

After high school, Gerald moved to...

Feb 17, 2024

June H. Geist, 81, of Summerset, SD, formerly of Vero Beach, FL, passed away at home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, surrounded by those who loved her.

June was born on September 10, 1942, in Bellefonte to Francis Tobey Hall, Jr. and Florence Natalia (Nelson).

On May 31, 1964, she married Richard P. Geist in...

Feb 17, 2024

With great sorrow, the Office of Bishop in the Diocese of Rapid City, S.D., February 17, 2024, announces the death of Bishop Peter M. Muhich, 62. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last summer.

In 2020, Pope Francis named Fr. Peter M. Muhich, a priest from the Diocese of Duluth, as the Bishop of Rapid City. The...

Feb 15, 2024

RAPID CITY — Pauline Yvonne (Prather) Manus, 84, died Feb. 15, 2024, at her home in Rapid City, S.D.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Rapid City.  A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow the service.

A graveside service was held...

Feb 14, 2024

Ann was born on October 14, 1942, at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California, to Russell Stephen Ehret and Helen Frances Ehret.  She spent her early years in Boyle Heights with her mother while her father served in World War II.  In 1949, her family moved to Alhambra, California, where Ann lived until 1965.  She attended All...

Feb 8, 2024

Al D. Traversie 65 of Rapid City passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am Friday, May 31, 2024 at St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Rapid City, with Rev. Fr. Ed Witt as celebrant. Inurnment will follow a luncheon at Mtn View Cemetery in Rapid.

Al was born...

Feb 8, 2024

Rapid City – Dolores "Tish" Evans, 80, died Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society – Saint Martin Village.

Visitation Monday Feb. 12 from 5-7 pm with Vigil/Rosary Service at 6:00 pm, all at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, Rapid City.

Mass at 2:00 pm Tuesday Feb. 13 at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City....

Feb 5, 2024

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Jeffrey Wick Davis, 75 - husband, father, grandfather, brother, colleague, and friend - passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, with his family by his side.

Jeff was a proud life-long Rapid City resident. He was born to Jay W. and Alice Anne (Wick) Davis on February 12, 1948. During...

Feb 4, 2024

Emery Magda passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 92 at Monument Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.  He was surrounded by his wife of 70 years, Carolyn and their four children, Mike Magda, Julie Magda, Kathy Wolff, and Patty Klingemann.

Emery Magda was born November 6, 1931, at his family's home on Yeakel...

Feb 4, 2024

RAPID CITY – Valeta Marie Kapaun, 101, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at home with her son, Doug, by her side.

Valeta was born September 30, 1922 at Sibley, Iowa to Adam and Caroline (Haumesser) Fix. She married David Kapaun on February 17, 1941 in Worthington, MN. To this union sons: Douglas and Darrell were born....

Feb 3, 2024

Gabrielle "Gaby" Pauline Monette, 81, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024.  She was born on April 19, 1942 in Lowell, Massachusetts.  Predeceased by her sister, Irene Lagasse, and survived by Janet Langlais, Leo Langlais, and Marie Anne St. Arnaud.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years of marriage, Paul H. Monette, ("Thank you,...

Feb 2, 2024

Michael Brooks Roduner, of Rapid City, SD passed away peacefully with family at his bedside February 2, 2024, at the Sturgis, South Dakota, Hospital Hospice Suite.

Mike was born October 1, 1950, to William and Ruth Roduner in Pipestone, MN.  Prior to his birth his father was deployed to serve in the US Army during the Korean...

Feb 2, 2024

Dorrance Alston Dusek, 94, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, of age-related causes.

Dorrance was born in Rapid City to Fred and Viola (Struve) Dusek on May 14,1929. The oldest of two children, he grew up in Rapid City. As a youth he was involved in Boy Scouts, band, football, track and field and orchestra, and was...

Feb 1, 2024

Florence Marie Arguello passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024 at Northern Colorado Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins, Colorado. She was born on September 17, 1940 in El Carnero, Colorado; the second child of Leofredo Medina and Emiliana Sanchez. Her siblings were David, Phyllis, Phil, Richard and Lorraine.

Florence married Jose Arguello on July 29, 2001 in...

Feb 1, 2024

Bruce "Brad" Vern Bradfield, 75, of Rapid City, SD passed away February 1, 2024, after an accidental fall at home.  Born on April 29, 1948, in Rapid City, Brad was a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys "Happy" Bradfield,...

Jan 28, 2024

Gary Sessions passed away on January 28th peacefully at home with family at his bedside.

Gary was born in Miller, SD to James and Shirley Sessions. He grew up in the Miller area and graduated from Miller High School. He went on to graduate from Northern State University with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting.