Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

Brenda Lee Benson, 63, of Belle Fourche, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Monument Health - Rapid City Hospital.  Brenda was born on Monday, August 29, 1960 in Rapid City to Raymond Lester and Shirley Parker.

She loved spending time in Black Hills fishing, camping, boondocking.   Brenda loved being outdoors and also enjoyed horses, horseback...

Sep 6, 2023

GEORGE MICHAEL MEYERS MARCH 20, 1937 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

With heavy hearts our family is announcing the passing of George Michael Meyers, 86, of Rapid City, South Dakota on September 6, 2023.  George was a beloved and cherished husband, father, and grandfather.

He was loved by all that knew him.

George was...

Sep 4, 2023

Thomas G. Anderson Sr.

September 4, 1947 – September 4, 2023

Thomas Anderson Sr., 76, passed away surrounded by his family on September 4, 2023 after a courageous and long battle with cancer. Thomas (Tom) was born on September 4, 1947 to Raymond and Mary Anderson in...

Sep 3, 2023

Lexi Caye Hagen passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3 in Rapid City, South Dakota at the age of 27.

She was born in Mayville, North Dakota on February 4, 1996. Lexi spent most of her childhood in Huron, South Dakota until she moved to Rapid City, South Dakota where she graduated high school in 2015. Lexi...

Sep 2, 2023

Larry Vincent Romano, age 74, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away September 2, 2023, at his home. Larry was born February 14, 1949, in Fresno, California to Lucille (Barra) Romano and Vincent Anthony Romano. He married the love of his life Marie Antionette Allen on September 8, 1973, at Saint Joseph's of Cupertino church in Cupertino California. They...

Aug 31, 2023

Gene Ickler, 75, died Thursday Aug. 31 at Monument Health in Rapid City. Joining two older siblings, Eugene Kenneth Ickler was born in Plainview, NE on Oct. 17, 1947 to Marion (Walton) and Russell Ickler.  His family farmed in the area and he attended high school in Verdigre, NE, graduating in 1966.  The following year he was drafted into...

Aug 30, 2023

Carolyn Jean Dirks Hauger, Shakopee, MN, age 73, passed away on August 30, 2023 due to complications brought on by her ongoing battle with diabetes.

Carolyn's life began in Vermillion, South Dakota on October 7, 1950, and because of her father's schooling and employment, she spent time growing up in Boston, Massachusetts, St. Paul Minnesota, and to...

Aug 29, 2023

Father Thomas George Ogg died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Monument Hospital in Rapid City, SD. He was preparing to golf with friends and better his recent years record 92 score achieved the day prior when he accidentally fell and incurred fatal head injuries.

He was born on November 30, 1940, to George Harper Ogg and...

Aug 28, 2023

Barbara Helene Jensen, passed away on the morning of August 28, 2023, surrounded by her family in her home.  She was 88 years old.

Barbara was born on April 27, 1935 in Viborg, South Dakota.  She is survived by her son Craig Jensen, daughter Cara Walker, son Curt Jensen, son-in-law Daniel Walker, and granddaughter Aynsley Walker.

Aug 28, 2023

Harry L. Ohrtman, 85, of Rapid City passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. It was the date of his mother's birthday. What a birthday gift for her!

Harry lived a life full of great memories and great people.

Harry was born in Rapid City, SD on July...

Aug 28, 2023

Ethel A. Krull passed away August 28, 2023 in Rapid City, SD.

Ethel (Zieren) Krull was the fourth of ten children (eight girls and two boys) born to Caroline (Gillen) and Joseph Zieren on the farm near Grafton, Nebraska, March 12, 1919.  She attended country school and graduated from Grafton, Nebraska high school in 1937.  Upon graduation,...

Aug 27, 2023

One week before the stock market crash of 1929, Mary Helen was born to Anton and Theresia Neigel, attended by a midwife, on a farm near Eagle Butte, SD. Her earliest memories were of austere, powdery fields, drought, and gathering corncobs and cowpies for the stove. Her parents kept trying for boys to work the fields but, after the...

Aug 27, 2023

RAPID CITY - Erma Marie Silver, 88, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Monument Health - Rapid City Hospital.

Erma was born April 4, 1935 to Orville and Ethel (Croxton) Horn in Upton, Wyoming.  On June 24, 1956 she married Donald Lee Silver there in Upton.

Together, they had three sons, Randy, Kevin and...

Aug 27, 2023

Rapid City, SD | Delores Edith Catron Miller, 83, Rapid City, passed away Sunday, Aug 27, 2023 at Rapid City Monument Hospital.

Delores was born March 14, 1940 as the only child of Dale & Mary Payne. Delores grew up on a farm in Vale, SD. She graduated from Vale High School in 1958 and attended BH...

Aug 26, 2023

RAPID CITY- Marilyn A. Davidson, 77, died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at a local nursing home.

She is survived by her husband, Gary, Rapid City; two sons: John (Sabina) Davidson, Summerset; James Davidson, Yankton; two sisters; one brother; and one grandchild.

There are no services planned at this time.

Aug 26, 2023

LaVern Banning, 95 passed away August 25, 2023, at the Monument Hospice House, Rapid City, S.D.

He was Born in Mott North Dakota on September 7, 1927, to John P. Banning and Gertrude West Banning.  In 1945 he joined the Army, serving as a mechanic in the motor pool driving troops up the Colorado Rockies to train...

Aug 24, 2023

The fields of Miner County rejoiced the day Elmer Ersland Lewis was born, July 5th 1930. If Elmer told you about his childhood, he would probably have remembered what the temperature was on any particular day. Elmer was the 5th of 6 children. This was the beginning of his love for family, living on a farm and of learning...

Aug 22, 2023

RAPID CITY – James A. Huss, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Clarkson Health Care in Rapid City.

Jim was born on August 6, 1941, to Irvin W. Huss and Bernice (Ostreim) Huss in Bismarck, North Dakota.  After high school, Jim served as a Photographers Mate in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1962.  ...

Aug 22, 2023

Karen Beth Paulsen, 87 passed away on August 22, 2023 at her home in Rapid City, South Dakota. She was born on March 19, 1936 near Eagleville, MO.

Karen was born in a farmhouse  on what her father always said was "the coldest winter on record." The doctor arrived on his skis! Karen lived in Missouri until...

Aug 22, 2023

Box Elder - Raymon O'Quinn Slaughter Jr passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Rockford, MI, at the age of 52.

Raymon is survived by his parents: Raymon (Katherine) of Provencal, LA, and Carol (Henry) Deblieux of Millers Creek, NC. his children: Patrick (Renae), Abigail and Lucy Slaughter; his siblings: Heath (Anna) Slaughter, Derrek (Crystal)...