Obituaries

Mar 3, 2024

David John Shultz, 75, passed away peacefully at home in Rapid City on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

David was born to Delton and Rachel (Hayen) Shultz in Mitchell.   He graduated from Rapid City High School in 1966.  David was drafted into the US Army in 1968 and served in Vietnam.  He spent much of his career in...

Mar 2, 2024

Sandra Sue Scott, 73, Rapid City, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospice House.

Sandra was born Sept. 1, 1950, in Waukegan, Illinois, the oldest of three girls of Lewis William and Bernyce Ann (Tracy) Stilwell.

Sandy's family has deep ties to the Baha'i Faith. In...

Mar 2, 2024

RAPID CITY, SD - Scott Allen Koenig passed away March 2, 2024, at the age of 54 in Rapid City, SD.

Scott was born January 19, 1970 in Rapid City, SD to Bob and Donna Koenig.  He grew up in Chapel Valley and attended Cleghorn Elementary, Dakota Junior High and graduated from Stevens High School in 1988....

Feb 27, 2024

RAPID CITY- Wava Lee (Gustin) Rauert, 93, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Clarkson Health Care.

Wava was born March 4, 1930 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Elmer and Bonnie (Greenwood) Gustin. She attended high school in Grand Island where she graduated in 1948.

Wava married Ralph Rauert July 10, 1949. She was a member...

Feb 26, 2024

Col. Charles Patrick Benson, USAF (Ret.), Jr., 93, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs.

Charles was born to Charles and Catherine (Ryan) Benson in Buffalo, New York on March 17, 1930.  He attended school in Buffalo and graduated from Buffalo Technical High School in 1948.  ...

Feb 25, 2024

Donna May Merwin, 72, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Monument Health - Rapid City Hospital.

Donna was born on May 7, 1951, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Frank and Constance (Roule) Noble.  As a child, she traveled the US with her family to wherever the military sent them.  Ultimately, she settled in Rapid City.

Feb 24, 2024

Sandra Harms, 79, of Rapid City, died February 24, 2024 at Avantara St. Cloud Nursing Home with her daughter, Brenda by her side.

Sandra was born on April 30, 1944 to Everett Ellsworth and Margarett Mae (Hand) Ablott in Clay Center, NE.  She grew up in Clay Center graduating from Clay Center High School in 1962.

Feb 23, 2024

Donald William Sievers, age 81, went home to be with his Lord on February 23, 2024. Don was born to Charles and Jean Sievers on December 6, 1942. He was one of nine children and grew up on their family farm near Bridgewater, SD. Don graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1960 and South Dakota State University in 1964...

Feb 23, 2024

Clarice LaVonne (Robbennolt) Williams 92, walked peacefully through the gates of heaven on February 23, 2024 to join her beloved husband Chester and infant son Aaron to be wrapped in the everlasting light and warmth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her loving children, Susan Kay Turnbull, Bonny Ray Jenniges, and Steven Wayne Williams were with her in...

Feb 22, 2024

Bernice Woodle, 61 passed away on February 22, 2024 at home in Rapid City, SD.  She was born on St. George Island, AK to Benjamin & Feona Merculief.  She attended elementary school to 8th grade on St. George Island, AK.  She graduated from East Anchorage High School in Anchorage, AK.  Bernice belonged to the Russian Orthodox faith.

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Feb 22, 2024

Deloris S. Conrade, 91, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Fountain Springs Healthcare in Rapid City, SD.

Deloris was born March 15, 1932, to John and Anna Stemper in Zell, SD, and grew up on a farm near Zell.  She graduated from St. Mary's school in Zell, Mount Marty school in Yankton, SD, and nurses...

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...