Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Rosalie Ann Ruth (Johnson) Houk was called home on November 13th, 2023, after a wonderful 86 years with us on Earth.

Rosalie was born in Sinai, South Dakota on December 9th, 1936, to her parents Norman and Cordelia "Mimi" (Soward) Johnson. She was a member of the Brookings High School class of 1955 and she graduated from...

Nov 10, 2023

Jamilynn (Jamie) Liechti peacefully departed this world at the Hospice House on the morning of Friday, November 10th, 2023, surrounded by the loving presence of her mother and daughters.

Born on March 29th, 1963, in Rapid City to Dawn and Wallace Lere, Jamie was a graduate of Stevens High School, Class of 1981. She carved her path...

Nov 10, 2023

RAPID CITY – Carroll "Curly" Crocker, 93, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Monument Health – Rapid City Hospital.

Curly was born on Thursday, January 25, 1930 in Hamill, South Dakota to Carroll W. and Hermaine M. (Galleneaux) Crocker.

On April 19, 1948, he married Mae O'Dea and together they grew their family...

Nov 7, 2023

Betty Jean (Brockel) Opp, owner of Betty's Quiltery in Rapid City, passed away on November 7, 2023, after a five month battle with gastric (stomach) cancer.

For the last 12 years, Betty lived her dream of owning a quilt shop.  She loved helping new and experienced quilters choose the perfect fabrics, colors, and patterns for their first/next...

Nov 6, 2023

RAPID CITY - Irene Lois Klueber, 87, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Monument Health - Home+ Hospice House.  Friends and family are invited to a graveside service on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest.

Nov 6, 2023

SUN VALLEY, NV - Patrick (Pat) Gene Denke was met by the Lord after a brief battle with leukemia on November 6, 2023. His wife Maggie, daughter Serena, and granddaughter Patience were by his side. His faith in the Lord, service to others, being a friend to all he met, and acceptance of what life gives are his legacy...

Nov 2, 2023

Rapid City – Ernestine Lynne (Schierz) Dusek, 91, of Rapid City was called home to heaven on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Monument Health Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Her Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Westminster Church, 1012 Sioux San Drive.

Cemetery Services will be at 2:00...

Oct 30, 2023

Rapid City – Stanley "Stan" Oestreich, 77, died Monday, October 30, 2023 at the Department of Veteran Affairs – Fort Meade.

Stanley Ray Oestreich was born March 31, 1946 to Richard and Rachel (Baum) in Marshall, MN. He grew up on a farm near Revere, MN and graduated from Walnut Grove High School. His senior year he...

Oct 29, 2023

Barbara Wechsler, 84, of Brooklyn, New York, died Sunday, October 29, 2023 at her residence.

Arrangements are with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Oct 26, 2023

Richard Scott Whipple, 59, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 from a courageous battle with cancer.  Rich was born on May 11, 1964 to Gary and Ann (Kinser) Whipple at Lackland Air Force Base Hospital in San Antonio, TX.  He moved here with his parents and sister permanently in 1976 to Ellsworth A.F.B. and moved to Rapid City in...

Oct 26, 2023

Martha Linstrom peacefully passed away in her sleep on October 26th.  She was 86.  Martha was born in Lincoln, NE on November 24, 1936 to Frank and Helen Cox. She and her brother Luke made many fond memories growing up spending time with their cousins.  After graduating from Lincoln Northeast High, she went on to attend Nebraska Teacher's College...

Oct 25, 2023

Elizabeth "Betsy" Lyons was born Nov 9, 1946 in New York City to Dr. Walter C. and Jane Hoyt Lamb. She passed on Oct. 25, 2023 from complications of ALS. She was married to David M. Lyons for 54 years and moved to South Dakota in 1970 when Dave was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base. They opened Leather...

Oct 24, 2023

Janis Galloway Leigh joined her heavenly father and family on Tuesday, October 24th, after a long and hard fought battle with Huntington's Disease.  Jan was born on August 21st, 1948 in Glens Falls, NY and grew up in Lake George.  She was the daughter of Ruth Galloway (Huddelson) and Dennis Galloway.

Janis is survived by her two...

Oct 23, 2023

Lorene Marie Bowling, 89, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Monument Health - Rapid City Hospital.

She was born March 31st, 1934 in Howard, South Dakota, born to Charles and Mary Lauer.

Lorene graduated from St. Agatha High School and moved to Mitchell, SD.  She married Norm Puetz in June 1956 and moved to...

Oct 22, 2023

Robert Harold Hadley, Jr. , 93 of Custer, SD, formerly of Sundance died on October 22, 2023 at Monument Health in Custer, SD.

Robert was born on June 24, 1930, to Robert Harold and Matilda (Klietsch) Hadley in Berkeley, CA.  He grew up and graduated from high school in San Diego, CA.  He graduated from the University...

Oct 21, 2023

RAPID CITY - James "Jim" M. Brenner, 68, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Monument Health - Rapid City Hospital.

James was born in Manhattan, New York to George and Gloria (Velkoff) Brenner and raised in Amityville, NY.  He attended college in North Dakota where he received his bachelor's degree in business.  He worked most...

Oct 21, 2023

David Michael Salter passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 after a long battle with Lewy body dementia.

He was born on March 26, 1949 to Mary Dudley and James Salter in Holyoke Massachusetts. Dave attended Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1963 where he met and started dating his future wife, Linda Lowe when they were juniors....

Oct 20, 2023

Rapid City – Rhonda Moore, 68, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family. Rhonda Yvonne Zellner was born on November 6, 1954, in Sisseton, South Dakota, to Warner James and Lillian Matilda (Duwenhoegger) Zellner. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Rapid City, SD, where...

Oct 20, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Pokorny left this world October 20th, 2023, to be with her Lord Jesus after-93 adventure filled years here on earth.

Jackie was born August 24th 1930 in Milwaukee Wisconsin and soon after moved with her parents John and Anna (Bogusewski} Gasper to Omaha NE. She Married the love of her life Robert (Bob} Pokorny...

Oct 19, 2023

Raymond  Keith Sheperd, 70, of Rapid City, died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Ft Meade VA Hospice Care.  He was born on October 3rd, 1953 to Howard Jack and Marjorie (Streeter) Sheperd in Buffalo WY.

He worked with his dad and brothers all through high school at their dirt works company. He graduated Kaycee High School...