Obituaries

Dec 4, 2025

Kenneth L. Heisterkamp, 85, of Rapid City, died December 4, 2025, at the Monument Health Hospice House.

Ken was born September 1, 1940, in Breda, IA, to Leo A. Heisterkamp and Leonella (Wess) Heisterkamp. He graduated from St. Bernard Grade and High School in Breda. He then attended college at the University of South Dakota and received...

Nov 23, 2025

Christine Joan Benson passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Chris was born to Charles and Joan Benson in Westpoint, New York on May 16 ,1960. Chris went to school in Vienna, Virginia and Box Elder, South Dakota graduating from Douglas High School in 1979. She continued her education and graduated...

Nov 22, 2025

Dale L. Stoner Obituary, written by Dale Stoner, September 5, 2025.

I was born in Lead, South Dakota on March 20, 1934, to Cecil R. Stoner and Lillian Stoner. I lived in Lead until 1942, then moved to Blacktail where Dad managed the local ice-skating rink.  My mother passed away in the same year and my brother...

Nov 20, 2025

Carol Marie (Ellison) Swenson, 89, of Rapid City, South Dakota (formerly of Pierre) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

The only child of Lester and Hilda (Olson) Ellison, Carol was born October 21, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa and raised on a farm in rural Clay County, SD. As a child,...

Nov 17, 2025

Suzette M. Ryland, 66, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Monument Hospital, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Suzette was born and raised in Rapid City. She attended Catholic School through eighth grade, graduated from Central High School, and later attended the University of South Dakota.

In...

Nov 17, 2025

Please join us for An Evening to Remember, a special gathering to honor and celebrate the loved ones we lost in 2025. We welcome all families in our community, regardless of where their loss occurred.

Each guest will receive a complimentary memorial ornament provided by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Additional ornaments may...

Nov 16, 2025

Kenneth Byron Berger, 81, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed into eternity on November 16, 2025.

Ken was born to Byron and Eva Berger on September 23, 1944 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1963.  February 13, 1964 he enlisted in the United States Air Force.  After basic training and tech...

Nov 16, 2025

Chad Garrick Grossenburg, age 52, died on November 16th, 2025, near Moran, Wyoming.

He was born on August 19th, 1973, in Winner, South Dakota, to Mick and Patsy Grossenburg. Chad was baptized soon after his birth at the Catholic church in Winner, and later received his First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

Chad grew up...

Nov 14, 2025

Rapid City – Noreen Mae Rose, 91, died Friday, November 14, 2025 at Clarkson Healthcare Center.

Noreen Mae Kurle was born June 16, 1934 in McIntosh, SD to William and Hildred (Barnette) Kurle. She attended school at McLaughlin, SD and graduated from McLaughlin High School in 1952.

Noreen met Marvin Wick and they were soon...

Nov 13, 2025

Rapid City – Nathan Taylor Hein, 29, died November 13, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Nathan is survived by his wife: Hailey Hein of Rapid City; one son Myles Dethleft and one daughter Tatum Hein both at home; mother Megan Hein of Huron; father Michael Hein of Sturgis; and two brothers:...

Nov 13, 2025

Rapid City — Robert "Bob" Jacobson, 95, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Robert Fay Jacobson was born on August 6, 1930, at home on the family farm near Woonsocket, SD, to Elvin and Thelma (Johnson) Jacobson. He attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Woonsocket...

Nov 12, 2025

Cheryl (Sherry) Feist Merritt, 58, passed away on November 12, 2025, peacefully in the home of her family surrounded by love.

She was born on October 4, 1967, to Ray and Margaret (Getz) Feist in Rapid City SD. She grew up in Rapid City, graduating from Rapid City Central High School in 1985. Cheryl participated in the...

Nov 12, 2025

Brian Douglas Lee, 77, passed away on November 12, 2025. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota to James O. Lee and Ferne H. Lee (Hunstad), Brian was a devoted husband, father, and professional. He married Donna J. Lee (Ness) on December 26, 1970, and they shared many years together before her passing in 2014.

Brian was preceded in...

Nov 11, 2025

Rapid City – Steven Wayne Nanto, 63, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

He was born January 7, 1962 in Okinawa, Japan to Harold and Mitzuko Nanto.

Steve moved to Rapid City in 1998. Then in 2003 he met the love of his life and soul mate Nikki. The have...

Nov 10, 2025

Jean Ann Schacher, 94, of Rapid City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Rapid City.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm-7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, at Our Lady of the Black Hills Catholic Church in Piedmont, SD. A vigil/rosary service to begin at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at...

Nov 7, 2025

Karen Diane Shuck, 68, passed away in her home in Rapid City, South Dakota, on November 7, 2025. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Nov 7, 2025

Hugh H. Oellrich, 96, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Monument Health - Home+ Hospice House.

Hugh was born July 7, 1929 in Monfort, WI.  He was the only son of Adolph and Berla (Burris) Oellrich.   After his time in the Army and the Korean War he came back home.  He married his beloved wife...

Nov 7, 2025

Lyle Hendrickson, 90, Rapid City SD, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at Aventara Mountain View. He was in rehab following a heart attack.

Lyle was born on April 4, 1935, to Harold and Helen (Nerem) Hendrickson. He grew up in Denbeigh ND. He graduated from Denbeigh High School and NDSU. He married Adeline Michalenko on...

Nov 5, 2025

Robert (Bob) Allen Holmes, son of Eleanor and James Holmes of East Meadow, New York passed away peacefully at his Rapid City home in the early morning of November 5th, 2025. His final hours were filled with family, friends, and music—a testament to a life committed to connection, contribution, and bringing people together through song.

Bob built...

Nov 4, 2025

Bette J. Johnson, 94, of Porcupine, SD, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Bette was born April 27, 1931, in Oak Harbor, WA, the youngest child of Arthur & Virginia (Heron) Frostad. Bette grew up on the family farm on Whidbey Island, WA, not far from the Naval Air Station at Ault...