Obituaries

Jul 21, 2024

Richard Baumann, age 74, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away peacefully in his home on July 21, 2024. Rich was born on June 27, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and later pursued his passion for gemology, becoming a certified Gemologist through the Gemological Institute of America.

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Jul 20, 2024

Norman Keith Olson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Saturday, July 20th, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Norm was born on February 15, 1943, in Austin, MN to Cecil and Geneva Olson. Norm lived in Albert Lea, MN until joining the Navy in 1961, serving on the USS Craig in Vietnam. After completing...

Jul 17, 2024

RAPID CITY - Meredith (Westring) Taylor was born on September 19, 1927, in Silver Creek, NE and passed away on July 17, 2024, at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City, SD surrounded by family.  She was 96 years old.

Meredith was the fourth of nine children born to E.E. (Swede) and Mabel (Anderson) Westring.  On August...

Jul 15, 2024

RAPID CITY – Dr. James Cunningham, D.D.S, 89, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born on January 23, 1935, in Grand Island, Nebraska to Gerald and Hilda (Yankton) Cunningham.  Dr. Cunningham attended Creighton University Dental School and graduated in 1960.  He married Karen Ann Sheehan, the love of his life and together they grew their family...

Jul 14, 2024

HOT SPRINGS - Nola Jean Eckerman, 90, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home.  Friends and family are invited to a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis at 12:30 p.m....

Jul 13, 2024

Shirley Marie Johnson, 92, of Rapid City, SD passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, July 13, 2024.  She was born in Hot Springs, SD March 6, 1932 to Charles and Mildred (Hixson) Hardman.  During the early childhood years, she lived in Chadron, NE and Buffalo Gap, SD where her father was...

Jul 12, 2024

Ronald Leroy Gasseling 76 of Hemingford, NE passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

He was born September 3, 1948 in Alliance, NE to Donald and Frances (Havranek) Gasseling. He graduated from Hemingford High School in 1966. He married Jennifer Lynn Worth in 1971. To this union two daughters were born.

Jul 10, 2024

Rapid City – Vincent "Vinnie" Nicholas Korang, 77, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his residence.

Vince was born December 16, 1946 at Lemmon, SD to Peter Francis and Amelia Mary (Keller) Korang. He attended school and grew to adulthood in Lemmon. He entered the United States Army on July 19, 1967 and served in the Vietnam...

Jul 9, 2024

Rapid City – Barbara "Bobbi" Kelley, 89, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society – St. Martin Village.

Barbara Jean Thayer was born April 19, 1935 in Rapid City, SD to Glen and Florence (Gilbaugh) Thayer.

She went to school in Rapid City and attended Rapid City High School.

She...

Jul 7, 2024

Claude Gross, 96 of Rapid City passed away Sunday July 7, 2024

He was born September 27, 1927 near Hague, ND on the family's homestead to Carl Gross and Barbara (Heilman) Gross. He grew up on the farm with 11 siblings. He took care of all the tractors and old Model Ts on the farm. He told...

Jul 6, 2024

Paul Michael Blomstrom (1980-2024) left this earth surrounded by family on July 6, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada where he was a long-time resident.

Paul was born in Winner, South Dakota as the eldest son of Joe and Lori Blomstrom. Before he was a year old, they relocated to Rapid City, South Dakota. Paul spent his youth...

Jul 6, 2024

Frances Jane Dennis passed away at 85 years of age on Saturday July 6th, 2024 at West Hills Village Nursing Home in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Jane was born August 5th, 1938 in St. Jo, Texas.  She was the oldest child of Earnest and Florence Paschall.

Jane graduated Valedictorian from Nocona High School in Nocona,...

Jul 6, 2024

Penny Lou Island, 72 of Rapid City formerly of Deadwood passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Rapid City.

A celebration of her life will be 11:00am Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, with visitation one hour before. Luncheon and fellowship will follow at the Old Story Book Island Shelter 2911 Canyon Lake...

Jul 5, 2024

RAPID CITY - Anna Michelle Raue, 58, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024.  Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Caputa Cemetery in Caputa, SD.  A luncheon will follow at...

Jul 3, 2024

Born on July 7th,1935, Barbara was a middle child—one of ten children born to Margaret (Schneider) Schramm and Arthur B. Schramm.  She went away to her Eternal home on July 3rd, 2024—just a few days before her 88th birthday—from the St. Martin Village Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home.

In between was a phenomenal life well lived.

Jul 3, 2024

Evelyn Louise Knapp, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Evelyn was born on February 26, 1936 in Rapid City to Delmar and Mildred (Hughes) Knapp.

She attended elementary school in Rapid City and graduated from Rapid City High School.  She continued her education by earning a two-year...

Jun 30, 2024

Robert Lee Achbach Jr. died peacefully in the Catholic faith and in the company of his loving family on June 30, 2024.

Born May 12, 1945 to Robert and Virginia Achbach in Dayton, OH, Robert was the eldest of three children.

He graduated from La Puente High School, California, in 1963.

He enlisted...

Jun 29, 2024

Rapid City – Harold Wayne Johnson, 94, died Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Harold Johnson was born March 29th, 1930, in Madison Nebraska to Chester and Rosina Johnson.  The family eventually moved to Rapid City, SD, where Harold attended grade school, then Rapid City High School, graduating in 1948.  He served...

Jun 26, 2024

RAPID CITY – James A. "Jim" Ackerman, 57, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Jim was born October 12, 1966 in Rapid City to Alvin and Alice (Speidel) Ackerman. He attended New Underwood Schools and also VoTech. Jim worked for the Rapid City Journal doing route delivery around the Black Hills. He also worked for a commercial cleaning...

Jun 26, 2024

Beverly Jane Kahler (Bev) passed away June 26, 2024, of a pseudoaneurysm in Rapid City, SD, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and service. Born in Columbia, Missouri, on February 2nd, 1930, Bev was a testament to her unwavering commitment to these values.

Rooted in faith, Bev's journey began with her baptism and confirmation at the...