Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Judith (Judy) Kay Lage was born December 27, 1940, in Norfolk Nebraska to Fern (Ueker) Raasch & Alvin Raasch. She went to Heaven on November 29, 2023, at Monument Health after a sudden illness.  Judy attended school in Norfolk where she formed a group of lifetime best friends and also found her love of teaching children. At the age...

Nov 27, 2023

Wayne David Gustafson, 87, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Westhills Village Healthcare in Rapid City, SD where he was lovingly cared for in his final, peaceful moments.

Wayne was born June 26, 1936, the youngest child to David Teofil Gustafson and Lenora (Rames) Gustafson, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He attended grade school at Mark...

Nov 27, 2023

Otto Emanuel Hahn 81 of Black Hawk passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.

A graveside service with full military honors will be 1:00pm Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com.

Otto was born April 2, 1942 in Winner, South Dakota to Otto and...

Nov 26, 2023

Genevieve Elizabeth Gollan, 38, of Box Elder, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023.   She is survived by her husband, David Kepner, her children; Aiden Griffith, Breanna Griffith and Corben Kepner.   She also leaves behind her parents, Thomas and Mona Gollan, her brother, Christopher Gollan as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family members and friends....

Nov 25, 2023

CUSTER- Devota Dawn Hadley, 90, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Custer Monument Health.

Devota was born March 22, 1933, the fourth and last child of Bert and Amy (Coon) Ferwerda in Murdo, South Dakota.

The family lived in the Okaton area and Devota graduated high school in Belvidere. Devota attended Secretarial/Bookkeeping College in...

Nov 25, 2023

Jerry R. Schmidt, 87, of Sioux Falls, died on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Good Samaritan Village.

Jerome Ray Schmidt was born in Beatrice, NE, on July 2, 1936, to Raymond Herman and Lillian Louise (Becker) Schmidt.  He was raised on a farm in rural Jefferson County, Nebraska, near Daykin.  Jerry graduated in 1953, top 10 (out...

Nov 22, 2023

Lawrence Francis LaBarge, Tucson, AZ passed away Wednesday, November. 22, 2023 at Peppi's Hospice House in Tucson, AZ.

Lawrence (Larry) was born January 31, 1947, in Wagner, SD. He was the youngest child of Frank and Marcella (Rezac) LaBarge.  He married Barbara (Henning) on August 16, 1975.  He is survived by his wife (Barb) and two sons:...

Nov 21, 2023

RAPID CITY - John Arnold "Jack" Gasseling, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.   Jack was born January 31, 1936 to John Bernard and Martha Leona (Thompson) Gasseling in Hemingford, Nebraska.  As a young man, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was assigned to be a meat cutter supplying soldiers with meals.  After being honorably discharged,...

Nov 21, 2023

Dick Hamilton, 82, of Rapid City, SD, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a sudden infection.  He had spent the previous two days doing something he loved, deer hunting on the prairies of South Dakota.

Dick was born in Gillette, WY, to Russell and Helen Hamilton.  He was a spirited, independent-minded youngster...

Nov 21, 2023

RAPID CITY- Faith E. Bury, 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Monument Hospice House.

Faith was born on February 14, 1925 in Geddes, South Dakota to Frank and Josephine (Bursick) Bowen. On July 2, 1950 she married Charles M. Bury at Geddes.

Faith stayed at home for several years after having her...

Nov 19, 2023

William "Bill" Piebenga 67 of Rapid City passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Sanford Hospital Bismarck, ND.

Bill was born November 21, 1955 in Rapid City, the oldest child to Wayne "Bingo" and Roberta "Bobbie" (Arneson) Piebenga.

He was a man of many talents and passions who put his heart and soul into everything...

Nov 16, 2023

June Diedrich Barker 96 beloved mother, grandmother and friend left this earth to meet her heavenly Father Thursday, November 16, 2023. June lived at Peaceful Pines Senior Living, where she was lovingly cared for until her final, peaceful moments. Stillwater Hospice was also a caring part of her final days. Her family is most grateful to both teams.

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...