Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

Paul Hermanson, 77, and formerly of Rapid City died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Tempe, AZ.

Paul Douglas Hermanson was born on February 21, 1947 to parents Melvin and Marty Hermanson in Rapid City, South Dakota. Paul grew up working in his family's grocery store, Hermanson's Food Market, hauling groceries and bagging potatoes for sale. His idyllic...

Aug 20, 2024

Valborg Elaine Tranby Flagstad, 90, passed away at West Hills Village Health Care Center in Rapid City, SD, on August 20, 2024.

Val was born near the shores of Cameron Lake on April 4, 1934, in Erskine, MN the third child after 9- and 14-year-old brothers, who both tried to spoil her.  She was called "min vesle...

Aug 19, 2024

OLATHE, CO- Mary J. Aldrich, 70, passed away on August 19, 2024 in Olathe, CO.

Mary was born October 26, 1953 in Pierre, SD.  She was adopted by Marion and May Krebs, she was an only child.  She grew up in Rapid City, SD.  Prior to moving to Olathe, she resided in Hill City for over 35...

Aug 18, 2024

Dallas Krausch of Rapid City, SD passed to his heavenly home on August 18, 2024. Dallas was born November 23, 1937, in Valley City, North Dakota to John and Zelma (Selig) Krausch. During his last year of high school, he was unexpectedly awarded a scholarship to Valley City State Teacher's College where he earned an Associate Degree in Elementary...

Aug 14, 2024

Rapid City – Galina Plotkin, 92, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Galina Gorelick was born March 8, 1932 at Bobrujsk, Belarus to Ilya and Dora (Vertkin) Gorelick. She married Kim Plotkin and they lived in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Survivors include her son Leonid (Carolyn) Plotkin; and two...

Aug 13, 2024

Lyle Harold Bradford was born August 15, 1937 to parents Henry and Mary Ellen (Parkhurst) Bradford in Valentine, Nebraska.  He passed away peacefully at home in Rapid City on August 13, 2024.

Lyle spent his early years around Wood, SD before moving to Rapid City.  He graduated high school from Cathedral High School in 1955.  He married...

Aug 12, 2024

Kay Frances Martin (nee Carnahan) went to her heavenly home on August 12, 2024.   Kay was born on Nov. 13,1935 at Lake Poinsett, South Dakota to Hugh E. Carnahan and Alma Frances Carnahan (nee Monson).  She grew up on the shores of the lake with her beloved horse Ginger and many family pets.  As a young horsewoman, she participated...

Aug 9, 2024

Hortense Louise (Horst) Artichoker, 96, went home to her Lord and Savior on August 09, 2024. She left peacefully at the home of her youngest son and his wife, Ben and Sandra Artichoker, in Avondale, CO. Hortense was a long-time resident of Rapid City, SD, but lived in Colorado for the last nine months. She was much loved and...

Aug 8, 2024

Robert J. "Butch" Sanders, 87, passed away on August 8, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on September 2, 1936, in Canby, MN, to Anton J. and Mary E. Sanders, Robert enlisted in the Navy after high school and served as an aircraft mechanic on the U.S.S. Lexington during the Korean War.

On...

Aug 7, 2024

Rapid City – Delbert Harris, 98, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He served in the United States Navy. His Memorial Service will be held at a later date and burial in Black Hills National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Arrangements with www.osheimschmidt.com

Aug 5, 2024

Carrie Louise Stanton (Woldt) 46 of Rapid City passed away Monday August 5, 2024.

Celebration of Life will be held in South Dakota for all who knew her 5:00 pm Friday August 16 2024 at the Belle Starr 228 Box Elder Road in Box Elder, SD.

Also, for all her family and friends in Minnesota...

Aug 5, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Kyle Anderson, "Macho" – was born at Ellsworth AFB, SD on February 18th, 1986. His love for airplanes was noticed at a very young age. He spent his early childhood in Monument, CO and moved to Rapid City, SD during his sixth-grade year. He excelled as an athlete and even today holds the state record for...

Aug 4, 2024

Rapid City – Michael  Groskopf, 40, died Sunday August 4, 2024 at his residence.

Michael Lee Groskopf was born October 4, 1983 in Rapid City, SD. His parents were Lee and Martha Joanne (Cloyd) Groskopf.

Mike attended school in Rapid City. He had a great love for music and was able to play many instruments...

Aug 3, 2024

Paul R. Lindstrom, 67, Sturgis, passed away Saturday August 3, 2024 at Monument Health Hospice House.

Paul was born April 8, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Morris & Joyce (Godel) Lindstrom. Paul was the 3rd of 4 children growing up in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. After high school, Paul met the love of his life, Ruth (Ellefson). In...

Aug 2, 2024

Janice Pfaff Grisel, aged 79, passed away on August 2, 2024, at Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. Born on July 25, 1945, in Isabel, SD, to Adolph Pfaff and Elsie Stelzer Pfaff.

In 1967, Janice married Matthew McGrath, and together they raised three children: Robert, Leigh, and Mindy. Janice made the holidays special for her children...

Jul 30, 2024

BLACK HAWK – Jordan Allan Brekke was born on December 28, 2002 to Brett and Krystina Brekke in Rapid City, South Dakota. His life abruptly ended on July 30, 2024.

Jordan enjoyed playing soccer at a young age and played throughout 8th grade. He loved to be outdoors any chance he could. Grandma Brenda taught him to...

Jul 27, 2024

RAPID CITY - On July 27, 2024, Dr. Lewis Norman Ferrier (Norm) crossed the victory line, passing away peacefully in the presence of his family. A life well lived, a race well won, Norm gave everything and enjoyed life immensely.

He is preceded by his father and mother Dr. Robert and Isabel Ferrier, his brothers Robert and...

Jul 27, 2024

Barbara Jo Anderson Lewis, 68, was born on April 9, 1956, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Wayne R. and JoAnne Anderson.  She was the second of five children and grew up in town, and then at the ranch in Rapid Valley.  Barb was a helping hand on the ranch, working cattle and putting up hay the old-fashioned way.  ...

Jul 24, 2024

Rapid City – Ellen "Judy" Judith Danley, 86, beloved mother and sister, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center, Rapid City.

Judy was born May 1st, 1938 in Pierre, SD, the oldest child of Esther and Edward Legner. She spent her early years in White River, SD and Seattle, WA before returning...

Jul 22, 2024

Kenneth James Morris of Westminster, Colorado, entered eternal rest July 22, 2024. Kenny, as he was known to most, was a beloved brother, uncle, and cousin to his family and a loyal and devoted friend to many.

Kenny was born January 25, 1953, in Faulkton, South Dakota, and was the third child of Joseph and Margaret Morris....