Obituaries

Jun 26, 2024

Our dear mother, Jeanette (Jean)Faye Howe, 1947–2024 passed away at the age of 77. She was a wonderful mother who offered support, wisdom and love in abundance. Leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness, she walked through life, touching the lives of everyone she encountered with an unforgettable grace. She dedicated her time and resources to making the...

Jun 26, 2024

Rapid City – Joan E. Paris, 84, Rapid City, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Joan was born May 8, 1940, the third of four children born to Howard and Illine Lafferty. She grew up in Greeley, CO, surrounded by lots of cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.  She graduated from Greeley...

Jun 25, 2024

Richard Duane "Dick" Lemke passed away on June 25, 2024 in Rapid City, South Dakota at the age of 87. He was born in Minot, North Dakota on October 3, 1936 to Myrtle and Melvin Lemke. He was raised there mostly by his maternal grandparents, Emma and Engle Bjornson. He graduated from Minot Model High School in 1955, where...

Jun 25, 2024

John Bernard Mowry 76 of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am Thursday, July 25, 2024 at St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr....

Jun 24, 2024

Bernard "Ben PR" Roose, 83, died Monday, June 24, 2024 at Monument Health.

He was born on December 20, 1940 in Rapid City to Bernard N. and Ruth E. (Strom) Roose. He attended Canyon Lake Elementary and graduated from Rapid City High School in 1960. Throughout his life, Ben worked at Donaldson's, Kmart, department manager at Gambles,...

Jun 20, 2024

Retired Master Sgt. Dean Victor Steinberg (1948-2024)

RAPID CITY - Dean V. Steinberg, 76, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 with his family by his side.

Retired US National Guard Master Sgt. Dean Victor Steinberg was born in Long Beach, California on March 7, 1948, to the late Dale & Dorothy Steinberg. His parents and older...

Jun 20, 2024

RAPID CITY - Robert Sean Melvin, 59, died Thursday, June 20, 2024. Robert was born on September 30, 1964 to Robert E. and Clarie (Neigel) Melvin. He graduated from Stevens High School in 1982. Robert served in the US Army and was honorably discharged as an SP4. As a result of his honorable and dedicated service, he received the Army...

Jun 19, 2024

Chuck was born March 8, 1943 in Winner, South Dakota. He was the third son of four to David and Josephine (Phalen) Colombe. His early childhood was spent in the Winner and Rosebud area.

The family moved to Rapid City and Chuck attended Saint John's grade school and graduated with the class of 1962 from Cathedral High...

Jun 16, 2024

Lavonna (Teri) M. Wickstrom (Tyree)

Rapid City - Lavonna M. Wickstrom passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1931.

Teri was a very caring person. She raised a family while traveling with her husband, Harold, as he served our country. She worked for many years outside of the home...

Jun 16, 2024

Irene Anne "Granny" Allard passed from her earthly life into eternity on June 16, 2024. She died peacefully at home with her daughters by her side. Granny was an independent woman who lived life on her terms and approached death in the very same way. She openly talked about her wishes. She was so grateful and content with the...

Jun 15, 2024

JERRY SORUM:  January 24, 1941 – June 15, 2024

Rapid City - It is with great sadness and great joy that we remember, honor and celebrate the life of Jerry Sorum. On June 15, 2024, Jerry went to his forever heavenly home, and he is finally free from the bonds of Alzheimer's Disease. Jerry's Christian faith guided...

Jun 10, 2024

Ronald Iverson, 70, of Isle, Minnesota died Monday, June 10, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Jun 7, 2024

Terry Eugene Owen passed away on June 7, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1952, to Dr. Bernard and Eunice Owen. Throughout his childhood, Terry lived in Hay Springs and Rushville, Nebraska, following his father's work as a general physician. During this time he developed an immense appreciation for excellent food and homemade ice-cream, thanks to his mother...

Jun 5, 2024

"An excellent wife, who can find?  For her worth is far more than jewels."  Elizabeth Ann Peterson Eldridge passed to heaven on June 5, 2024 after battling severe physical and mental health issues.

She was born on March 1, 1970 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and at that moment became a fervent and life-long Green Bay Packers fan!  At...

Jun 4, 2024

Ellen Finch, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Rapid City.  She will be laid to rest at a later date at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.  A memorial obituary is being created and will be updated with more information.

Jun 4, 2024

Michael Charles Downes was born into this world on June 3, 1956 in Highland Park, Michigan.  Michael left this world to join the Lord on June 4, 2024 at the age of 68.

Michael was dearly loved by his father, Dennis Downes, mother Vera (Hawman) Downes, and sister Denise (Patrick) Dowling.  Michael was the father of two...

Jun 2, 2024

Ralph Ruben Zoller, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on June 2, 2024. Ralph was born January 21, 1933, to William and Emma Zoller in Linton ND. He had three sisters, Adelle, Elenor, and Yvonne, and two brothers Bill and Duane and told his children wonderful stories about growing up....

Jun 2, 2024

Dewayne Richard Kennedy, 67, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Rapid City.

May 31, 2024

Bill Michael Kessloff, 85, of Rapid City passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, two weeks after suffering a heart attack while umpiring a softball game at the Star of the West Softball Complex. He loved umpiring, and he was believed to be the oldest working umpire in South Dakota.

Bill was...

May 29, 2024

Henry Leo Lord 81 of Rapid City passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Rapid City.

Henry was born April 14, 1943 in Duluth, MN the son of Henry Ralph & Marie Bernadette (Roy) Lord. He entered the United States Navy and was honorably discharged April 1, 1961.  He married Diann Marie Rathburn September 29, 1986 in...