Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Ronald W. "Ron" Smith, 77, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Ron was born to Eugene and Mary Smith on July 22, 1945 in Dundalk, Maryland. He spent his childhood in Dundalk along with eleven brothers and sisters.

He joined the Air Force in July, 1962 and served four years in Rapid City, SD...

Jan 13, 2023

Dale McPherson, age 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 13, 2023. Dale was born on October 2, 1929, to Eugene and Ida (Thiers) McPherson, being the youngest of eight children. He grew up 26 miles east of Sturgis on a 20,000-acre Hereford cattle ranch, where his father and grandfather were the first to bring straight whiteface...

Jan 11, 2023

RAPID CITY- Julie A. Sczenski, 64, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Monument Health.

Private graveside services will be at Mountain View Cemetery.

Jan 11, 2023

Vance M. Sneve, 91, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Westhills Health Care.

Vance Marshall Sneve was born March 1, 1931 to Tilda (Sween) and John Sneve on the family farm in Brookings County South Dakota. He completed grade school at Dist. 89 and graduated from Brookings High School with the class...

Jan 9, 2023

Private service held with family only.

Jan 9, 2023

Helene Joyce Braden passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Mary Gregson, her husband, Frank H. Braden Jr, and her siblings, Glenn Gregson, Marilu Green, Patricia Harwood, and Kay Stewart.  Helene is survived by her son and his wife, Terry and Rebecca Braden, three grandchildren, Rachael Fineske, Angie Appel...

Jan 9, 2023

With heavy and contented hearts we announce the death of our beloved mother, Grand and Great Grandmother; Elaine Mechaley, who passed away on January 9, 2022, at the age of 97.

Elaine was born in Murdo, SD, on January 16, 1925, to George and Anna Saxer. She was raised in Rapid City and graduated in 1943 from...

Jan 8, 2023

Rapid City – Shirley Estelle (Beckler) Givens, 86, of Rapid City, died Sunday January 8, 2023, at Monument Health Hospice House surrounded by family and love.

Shirley was born in Scranton, North Dakota on October 7, 1936, to Mathew and Ella Beckler.  She grew up on the family farm outside Bowman, North Dakota as one of 12...

Jan 7, 2023

Maxwell Michael Wald, 31, of Rapid City, South Dakota, lost his life on January 7th, 2023 after an internal battle with depression.

Max was born on February 18, 1991 in Rapid City, SD, the youngest son of Stephen & Cynthia (Hilton) Wald. As a child, Max loved the outdoors. He played soccer, track, football, basketball and baseball....

Jan 7, 2023

Gregory John Whalen was born on September 23, 1956, to James Daniel Whalen and his wife, Thecla "Sally" (Maliske) Whalen.  Greg was the fourth of seven children.  He grew up under the questionable influence of his five brothers.  Greg and his brothers engaged in the full spectrum of sports and recreation, including baseball, football, basketball, track, boxing, wrestling, hunting,...

Jan 5, 2023

RAPID CITY - Douglas E Kading, 66, passed away peacefully the morning of January 5, 2022.

He was born in Webster, SD on July 24, 1956, to Robert and Olive Kading.  He graduated from Webster high school in 1974, and moved to Aberdeen, SD where he attended Northern State University and graduated in 1978.  It was at...

Jan 5, 2023

Sally was born April 28, 1952, in Hutchinson, MN to Shelby and Betty Svendsen who preceded her in death. She was the youngest of 3 sisters and is survived by both Mary (Ed) Van Eeckhout and Jane (Tom) Tapper. She graduated high school in 1970, then completed her Bachelor of Science in music education with emphasis in piano, voice,...

Jan 3, 2023

John Lloyd Ryan, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Denver, CO on January 3, 2023.

John was born in Watertown, SD on February 7, 1939 to Gertrude and Lloyd Ryan.  He graduated from Rapid City High School in 1957 and enlisted in the Air Force where he spent 4 years as a medic.  After his...

Jan 3, 2023

Donald Eugene Nelson Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023 at Clarkson Mountain View Health Care in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Don was born on December 12, 1928 to Irving and Augusta (Dumke) Nelson, in Huron, South Dakota. He spent his childhood in Huron with his brother Robert Nelson and graduated from Huron High School. He then...

Jan 3, 2023

Pamela "Pam" Susan Mitchell 67 of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

As per her wishes cremation will take place and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Pam was born June 30, 1955 in Rapid City to James and Jane (Ridinger) Anderson. On September 12, 1992...

Jan 1, 2023

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Maria "Julie" Julianita Vigil 81 of Rapid City passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Rapid City.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday January 9 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, with Rev. Chris Swarthout officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow...

Dec 30, 2022

Vicki May Eisenbraun, 62, of Rapid City, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, after care by her family at home for the previous several weeks.

Vicki was born on May 30, 1960.  Parents were George M. and Millicent Baker of Spearfish, So. Dak. She grew up in Spearfish and...

Dec 30, 2022

RAPID CITY – Murray James "Jim" Tobin, 97, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Jim was born on the family farm in June of 1925.  Throughout his school years he worked farms in the Pierpont-Langford area.  His main sport was basketball which he played through his Junior year.  Jim's dad moved the family to Seattle, WA...

Dec 29, 2022

RICHARD D. MCNEIL , age 98, of Rapid City died December 29, 2022 after a short illness.  Dick was born in Pierre, SD on September 11, 1924 to Dana & Ida McNeil.  His father Dana was a railroad conductor and his mother Ida was a pioneer radio broadcaster who owned and operated radio station KGFX in Pierre...

Dec 29, 2022

RAPID CITY – Colette Michele Theel, 62, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Colette is survived by her husband, Doug Theel, her children, son, Travis Theel (Mariah), daughters, Celena Magnus (Mitchell) and Shelyssa Theel, five grandchildren; Brynlee, Emersyn, Jaxton, Ridge and Rhett.  Colette also leaves behind...