Obituaries

Jul 26, 2022

Brian Joseph Huot was born into a large and loving family in Rapid City, South Dakota on September 13, 1984. As the fourth child of Elizabeth (Jylha) and Samuel Huot, he was eagerly anticipated by parents who dreamed of a large family. He was the cutest of the bunch and his older siblings welcomed him with all the care,...

Jul 26, 2022

Charles Vernon Henrie, 59, of Rapid City passed away in his home on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.   He is survived by his brother, Thomas Henrie (Evie), a brother-in-law, a niece, four nephews and several cousins.  Charles was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Beaudoin, his parents, Charles and Vera Henrie as well as his aunts and uncles.

Jul 26, 2022

Maysel Christine (Iversen) Penticoff, 94, died July 26, 2022, in Casper, Wyoming, at Wyoming Medical Center. She was born October 8, 1927, to Kruse and Mabel (Atkinson) Iversen at the home of George and Daisy Hempsted in Murdo, South Dakota. She grew up on her parents' ranch northeast of Murdo. Maysel attended school in Murdo, beginning in the 3...

Jul 25, 2022

Rapid City – Averis "Babe" Tinant passed away at her home in Rapid City, SD on Monday, July 25, 2022 at her residence at the ripe old age of 103.  Babe was born in Glad Valley, SD on March 4, 1919.  She was the youngest child born to Victor and Effie Matter.  She attended the South Dakota School of...

Jul 25, 2022

Edward "Ed" Fitzgerald 85 of Rapid City passed away Monday July 25.

Family and friends can pay their respects 4:00pm-6:00pm on Friday, July 29 th , at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with a Wake Service to begin at 6:00 p.m. A Christian Funeral Mass will be Saturday, July 30 th at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic...

Jul 23, 2022

Colonel (Ret.) Dennis 'Denny' Jean York passed away on July 23, 2022 in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Visitation will start at 10 am on Thursday, August 4 th at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Lead, South Dakota. Celebration of Life Service following at 11 am. Lunch will be served after the service.  Burial with Full Military...

Jul 23, 2022

Richard Bobo, 82, of Rapid City, SD passed away at his home on July 23, 2022 . His passing was sudden and unexpected, and our family is heartbroken. Richard was born on September 12, 1939, to Harley Tedrow Bobo and Mary Elizabeth Leoffler in Athens, Ohio. Richard attended school in Shade, Ohio. After school, he joined the United States...

Jul 22, 2022

Nina Ramona Whalin, 93, of Rapid City, passed away July 22, 2022, at home.

A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Nina loved spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed. "We know she is in Heaven, dancing with her husband Bob."

Nina was born in Ekalaka, Montana. She lived in Ekalaka, Whitewood,...

Jul 19, 2022

Angela Bernadette Kopriva, 90, of Tracy, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Hospice House in Slayton, MN. She is the daughter of Lawrence Karl Kopriva and Emma Kopriva, long-time residents of Edgemont, SD.

"Bernie" was born March 11, 1932 in Cody, Nebraska.  She grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin in her early years until the family...

Jul 16, 2022

Rapid City - Kenneth Eugene Grothe, 83, of Rapid City, passed in his sleep on July 16, 2022 at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 am and recital of Rosary will begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. at St....

Jul 16, 2022

Rapid City – Donald Stroup, 85, died Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center.

Donald Eugene Stroup was born March 13, 1937 in Tyrone, Pennsylvania to Virgil and Gladys (Tillet) Stroup. He entered the United States Air Force and retired after more than 20 years after which he received the Bronze Star and the Air...

Jul 16, 2022

RAPID CITY - Georgia Mae Hawk, 91, passed away Saturday July 16th, 2022, at Monument Health Hospital. Georgia Mae was born in Napoleon, ND to Pete and Mae Wentz. She was the fifth of six children. She loved and was devoted to her family selflessly. She met and married Bob Hawk in 1954 in California. They were married 38...

Jul 14, 2022

Gary A. Rasmusson, 72, loving husband, proud father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many, passed on July 14, 2022 at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Gary was born November 4, 1949 in Rapid City, SD to Arthur W. and Eva M. (Slater) Rasmusson. He attended grade school, junior high and high school in Rapid City and graduated...

Jul 12, 2022

BISH, Shirley Marie, 63, of Rapid City, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  Shirley is survived by her husband of 42 years, Edward Lewis Bish.   She is also survived by her daughters, Rachel Rebekah Bish (Danny Eisenbraun) and April Sue Ann Nelson (Grant Kenneth) as well as her three granddaughters; Alyssa Rose...

Jul 9, 2022

Gabriel Joseph Butler 30 of Henderson, TX passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022.

A graveside service will be 2:00pm Friday, July 22, 2022, at Black Hills National Cemetery 20901 Pleasant Valley Dr in Sturgis, SD 57702. The funeral procession will leave from the funeral home at 1:15pm. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com

Gabriel...

Jul 8, 2022

Rapid City – Mary Lou Janssen, 78, died Friday, July 8, 2022 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital from a massive stroke.

Marylou had three children from her first marriage: William John Adair, Regina Delane Graham(Craig ),

Evelyn Isabel Adair Santuchi (Tom); One Brother Floyd Gallagher( Fran); One sister Phyllis Gallagher, Jacobson(Craig); Nine grandchildren, and...

Jul 8, 2022

RAPID CITY - Brigadier General (Ret.) Donald 'Don' W. Holliday passed away on July 8th at 1:50 p.m. in Rapid City, SD.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday July 15th at Osheim Schmidt Funeral Home. Christian Wake service to begin at 7:00 p.m.

Christian Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on...

Jul 8, 2022

RAPID CITY- Michael William Clarkson, 64, died Friday, July 8, 2022.

Mike was born on January 10, 1958 in Rapid City. He worked for the Washington State Patrol.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Clarice Wilson; grandparents, Maurice and Glessnor Clarkson; sister, Kim; and brother, Bryan.

He is survived by his...

Jul 8, 2022

Carole Jane Smith, 89, of Rapid City, died on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Fountain Springs Health Care.

She was born on December, 23, 1932, in Howard, South Dakota, the daughter of Claire Edwin and Selma Marie (Jukam) Glawe.

Survivors include a daughter, Roxan Smith and 2 sons, Thomas and Bradley Smith.

At...

Jul 4, 2022

Leona "Lee" Maxine Anthony was born July 26, 1927, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the second of three daughters of Amy and Leon McClure. Lee passed away peacefully in her home in Rapid City on July 4, 2022, at the age of 95.

Lee attended the University of Nebraska where she met Vern Anthony, her husband of 65 years....