Obituaries

May 20, 2023

PIEDMONT – Ruby Mae Nissen was born June 6, 1933, in Beresford, SD to Raymond and Julia Chaussee.  Ruby passed away at the age of 89 on May 20, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

Ruby married Bill Nissen of Orient, SD on March 21, 1953.  Together they raised four...

May 19, 2023

KEYSTONE - James A. Andersen, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, May 19, 2023, at Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

James was born March 3, 1946, in Ceterville, SD, one of four children to Arnold and Estella Andersen. He faithfully served in the 748 medics out of Vermillion National Guard, serving the Rapid City flood and many...

May 19, 2023

Wesley "Wes" Allen Broer, 87, or Rapid City, died at Monument Health on Friday, May 19, 2023.

He was born on February 10, 1936 in Huron, SD to Paul and Daisy (Brockman) Broer.

As a young man he grew up on the farm south of Huron SD where he graduating from Huron High School and...

May 18, 2023

John Leslie Bossen, 62, died on May 18, 2023, in Rapid City, SD.  He was born in Rapid City on November 19, 1960, to Jack and Betty Bossen.  Growing up he enjoyed sports and scouting and was an Eagle Scout.  He graduated from Rapid City Central school in 1979 and achieved a chemical engineering degree from the South Dakota...

May 18, 2023

Bernadine 'Berniè Loirè (Babby) Larson

RAPID CITY – Bernadine Loirè (Babby) Larson, 74, Rapid City, passed away at Monument Health Hospice House, May 18th, 2023.

Bernie was born on September 1, 1948, in San Francisco, California to Gilbert L. and Cecelia M. (Rivers) Babby.  Before settling in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1981 she lived...

May 17, 2023

Joan "Jo" Traut Harrison died peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Clarkson Health Care in Rapid City, SD. where she had been living since March 2021.  Jo and her twin sister Jean were born in Rapid City, SD. on May 11, 1932 to Earl and Cady (Chadwick) Traut where they joined their two older sisters, Helen...

May 17, 2023

Colton Lane Clifford passed away on May 17, 2023. Our much loved and devoted son and brother was only 35 years old. He was born on September 20, 1987 in Rapid City joining his parents Larry and Ellen and older brother Wesley. Colton attended school in New Underwood from kindergarten through high school. During his Junior year, Colton further...

May 17, 2023

Janet Dunlap Rathbun died on May 17, 2023 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

She was born in Arkansas City, Kansas to her South Dakota parents John B. Dunlap and Dorothy Mortimer Dunlap on February 11, 1933.  As they moved from Shell Oil refinery sites to new assignments, she lived in Texas, Illinois, California and Louisiana.  She...

May 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of Reginald Donald Doney

8 March 1937 – 16 May 2023

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Donald, who departed this world on 16 May 2023 at 12:00 p.m.  He leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and cherished memories that will...

May 14, 2023

BOX ELDER – Cinda Kay Pehringer, 70, died Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society – New Underwood.

Cinda Kay Pehringer was born Tuesday, April 28, 1953, in Spearfish, SD to Adam and Gertrude (Phillips) Pehringer.

She received her education and worked as a construction worker on job sites in the area....

May 14, 2023

Bonnie "Pona" Brewer Passed away peacefully at her home on Mother's Day. Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Born on Dec. 6, 1953, in Canton, SD. to Romain & Delorse Ulrickson- raised on the family farm.

As a young child they moved to Rapid City, SD. There she graduated from Steven's high in 1972, being a survivor...

May 12, 2023

Dean H. Highfill, 78, of Rapid City, died at his home on Friday, May 12, 2023.  Dean was born August 9, 1944 on an Army base in South Carolina to O. Thomas Highfill and Carroll Highfill. After the war, the family moved to Atchison, Kansas and from there to Casper, Wyoming. Dean had a great time growing up with...

May 12, 2023

RAPID CITY – Margaret Helen "Peggy" Bratek, 80, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Peggy was born June 8, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, the eldest child of Delbert and Margaret (Lamperski) Hughes.

She moved several times over the years ultimately settling in Rapid City. She spent her career of 30 years working in...

May 11, 2023

Mariella Inez Arens was born on May 10, 2023 and passed away on May 11, 2023. She touched many lives in her short time on earth.

Mariella had perfect little toes and fingers. She came into this world kicking her feet and swinging her arms.

May God Bless the many doctors and nurses who cared...

May 10, 2023

Leona Sawchak of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, with her family lovingly by her side. She was 90 years old.

She was born September 28, 1932 in Ihlen, MN, to Frank and Alvina Reimers. She attended school in Ihlen, graduated and moved with a friend to Minneapolis, MN. On a trip...

May 10, 2023

Rapid City  A Mass of Christian Burial for Kathryn Marie Dennis (Patterson) 96, Rapid City, will be held Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11:00am at Blessed Sacrament Church and Father Tim Hoag will be officiating....

May 10, 2023

Mary Margaret Watson, 73, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023 at Bella Vita Assisted Living in Phoenix, AZ.

Mary was born in Rapid City to Joseph and Marjorie (Ewing) Goodsell on August 10, 1949. She graduated from Black Hills State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1970, and...

May 6, 2023

RAPID CITY- Beverly Ann Buckingham, 82, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Clarkson Health Care.

She was born on December 27, 1940 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was the only child of Parker and Geneva (Wilden) Boggs.

Beverly married Bruce F. Buckingham on September 12, 1959 in Colorado Springs. To this union, James, Debbie, Gary and...

May 5, 2023

Rodney Dean Pederson, 81, of Rapid City, SD passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Monument Health Hospice House.

Rod was born on September 7,1941 in Estelline, SD to Phillip and Burnett Pederson. He married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Pederson, on June 24, 1960. Their journey brought them to Rapid City, SD where...

May 1, 2023

Custer – Paul Gregg, 81, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Paul was born 12-27-1941 and grew up in Rockerville, SD.  After high school he attended CSU at Fort Collins before entering the Navy as a Seabee and served in the Vietnam War.  He became an Ironworker when he returned...