Obituaries

Sep 23, 2025

Alta Wade, 95, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Alta was born in Lane, South Dakota, to James and Mayme Rogers. During her childhood, the family moved to Wessington Springs, where she grew up and later graduated from Wessington Springs High School. She continued her education...

Sep 23, 2025

Herbert Henry Speck Sr., 98, of Rapid City SD died peacefully in his sleep at home on September 23rd, 2025. Herb was born on October 15th 1926 in Quinn SD. Herb was the 7th child born to his parents Edward A. and Rosina (Walters) Speck.

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Strong) Speck. They...

Sep 21, 2025

Michael James Erhart, age 76, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 21, 2025.

Mike was born on January 31, 1949, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Helen (Schafer) and Martin Erhart. In 1966, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy. While serving, he formed a close friendship with Monte Brandner....

Sep 21, 2025

Sheila Mae Cain

March 26,1950 – September 21, 2025

Sheila Mae Cain of Rapid City, SD died peacefully in her sleep at Monument Hospice House on September 21, 2025 from Alzheimer's disease. Husband Doug was with her.

Sheila was born in Selby, SD March 26, 1950 to Paul and Stella Smith. Sheila spent...

Sep 21, 2025

Hill City – Terry Scott Tomlinson, 68, died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

Terry was born April 3, 1957 in Rapid City, SD to Larry C. and Beverly Ann (Paulson) Tomlinson. He attended school and graduated from high school in Mt. Judea, Arkansas. He then attended the...

Sep 19, 2025

Emma Rene (Neal) Malloy, a woman who found beauty in blooming flowers, the warmth of the sun, and the simple joys of friends and family, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at Avantara Mountain View Nursing Home in Rapid City, South Dakota. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and an impressive collection of shoes, scarves, and...

Sep 18, 2025

Peter John Hart, passed away peacefully at his home in Rapid City, South Dakota on Thursday, September 18, at the age of 65.  Born in Worcester, England, Peter built a life full of love, family and cherished memories.

He is survived by his loving wife, Toi, his devoted daughters, Lorna and Bethany, and his beloved grandson, Reid. ...

Sep 17, 2025

Jake Joseph Lien, age 41, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Jake was a vibrant part of the Rapid City community and a beloved member of Black Hills Workshop, where he helped to establish Jake's Place, an accessible housing project that continues to serve as a model of inclusion and independence. In...

Sep 16, 2025

Mona Peters was born on May 2, 1945 in Texas to Robert and Dena (Hubard) Donahey.  Three months after she was born her family moved to Newell, South Dakota where she was raised.  She graduated from Newell High School in 1963 shortly after she moved to Rapid City, South Dakota where she married Marvin "Pepper" Peters on February 3,...

Sep 16, 2025

Velda M. Van Antwerp (89) went to heaven on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1936, in Rapid City; one of eleven children of Orman and Ella (Allen) Curtis who moved to Rapid City in 1927 from Eastern South Dakota.

Compassionate and smart, Velda earned her nursing degree later in life and worked...

Sep 15, 2025

December 15, 1954 – September 15, 2025

Jerry Deschamp, 70, of Rapid City, SD passed away on September 15, 2025 at the Hospice House of the Black Hills.

Jerry was born December 15, 1954 in Rapid City, SD to Cliff and Delores (Hatch) Deschamp. Jerry was one of seven children and is survived...

Sep 14, 2025

Timothy J. McNa, 69, of Rapid City, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.  Tim was born on September 5, 1956 in Wayne, Michigan to Sydney and Helen (Meyers) McNa.  Following high school, he pursued a career in construction and was a member of the Iron Workers Union and later a commercial driver.  He enjoyed motorcycles and going for...

Sep 10, 2025

RAPID CITY - Sherry Lea Rossier Watson passed away on September 10, 2025, a few days after her 78th birthday.

Sherry was born on September 7, 1947 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Shirley Kirkwood and John Rossier.

She attended Rapid City High School and shortly after graduating moved with her family to Southern California...

Sep 10, 2025

Mary Lou Paulson, 94, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home in Rapid City.

Mary Lou Bailey Paulson was born October 14, 1930 to Timothy and Stella Bailey in Kingsville, Missouri. She attended grade school in Holden, Missouri. Shortly after World War II began she and her mother moved to Topeka, Kansas where she completed ninth...

Sep 8, 2025

Pia M. Wilkins passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at Avantara North Nursing Home in Rapid City.

Pia was born on December 24, 1946, in Switzerland, and was adopted by Dr. Lawrence and Shirley Massa of Sturgis, South Dakota.  She grew up in Sturgis, with her 6 brothers and sisters.  She eventually went on to attend...

Sep 1, 2025

Michael Leo Curtin, 90, passed into eternal life on September 1, 2025. Mike was born September 22, 1934, in Bridgewater, SD. He was the second of six children born to James and Opal (Wiblemo) Curtin.

Mike grew up in rural South Dakota, and graduated from Lake Andes Independent School, SD in 1952. He then enlisted in the...

Sep 1, 2025

Ila Mae Fenenga, 93, died on September 1, 2025, at the Skyline Pines Assisted Living. She was born to Iver and Enger Lien in Kennebec, South Dakota. She graduated high school at Chamberlain, SD, in 1950. In February 1949, she met Burdette and they were married November 26, 1950. They were married for 66 years. To this union five...

Sep 1, 2025

Jeff Wright "Jeffro" Gogue, 41, of Rapid City, SD passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025. His sudden loss has left a deep void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.

Born on October 24, 1983, Jeff was the youngest of his siblings and carried a joyful, lighthearted spirit that touched everyone around him....

Sep 1, 2025

RAPID CITY – Phyllis Virginia Merkel, 95, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025.

Phyllis was born on October 15, 1929, in Lemmon, South Dakota, to Charlie G. and Lois (Amoo) Duncan. A graduate of Lemmon High School, she went on to build a long and dedicated career, working with the Bureau of Reclamation in Lemmon, Gates...

Aug 31, 2025

Rapid City – Laura Mae Fisher, 96, died Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society St. Martin Village in Rapid City, SD.

A Memorial Burial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Black Hills National Cemetery with Richard "Dick" Kiefer presiding. Relatives and friends who want to be in the...