Obituaries

Aug 13, 2022

Ardith F. "Ardee" Swisher

Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ardith F. Swisher, 91, formerly of Kadoka, joined her husband and soulmate, Lowell (L.P.) Swisher in their heavenly home on August 13.

Ardith Fischer, called Ardee by those who knew and loved her, was born on August 8, 1931, to Esther and Vernor Fischer in...

Aug 13, 2022

Rapid City – Lisa Marie Chaloupka, 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her dearest family and pets after struggling with and battling progressive lung disease for many years.

She was born June 1, 1964 in Rapid City, SD and raised in the Black Hills. She worked as a CNA...

Aug 12, 2022

Rapid City - Walter Henry Oller passed away on Friday, August 12 at Ft. Meade V.A. Medical Center.  He was born on July 25, 1930 to George and Elvera (Cramer) Oller in Craig, Iowa.  When he was still young they moved to Vivian, SD where they farmed and ranched.  He graduated from Vivian High School in May 1947 and...

Aug 11, 2022

Evelyn Mae Dvoracek of Rapid City, SD died on Thursday, August 11, 2022.  She was born at Wagner, SD on July 24, 1923 to Emil B. Mazourek and Rose (Kocmick) Mazourek.  She attended school and grew to womanhood in the Wagner area. On Sept 10, 1946, she married Eugene (Gene) Dvoracek, the love of her life, at Wagner, SD....

Aug 6, 2022

A celebration of life will be held at Fairway Hills Party Room (3999 Fairway Hills Drive, Rapid City) Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 12:30pm - 3:00pm.

On August 6, 2022, Irene Ardella Teker Moore left the Black Hills of South Dakota she loved so much for her heavenly home. Although Irene had some health issues her passing...

Aug 6, 2022

Jerry Rockne Bonsness passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, in his home in Rapid City, SD with the love of his life, Roberta, by his side.

Jerry was born March 8, 1934 in Portal, ND to his parents, LeRoy and Anna Bonsness.   At the age of 8, Jerry would come home after school to drive...

Aug 6, 2022

Jeffrey George Stverak, son, brother, uncle, and friend, died Saturday, August 6, 2022, surrounded by family and cherished friends in Rapid City, South Dakota.

A visitation will be from 4:00pm-7:00pm Monday, August 15, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Parish Hall. A funeral service will be 10:00am Tuesday, August 16 at the church. Burial will follow at...

Aug 6, 2022

Marvin Dale Mattson peacefully passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the age of 78 surrounded by his family.

Born July 26, 1944, in Broadus, Montana, he spent his early years on horseback, and hunting on his family's ranch until his family moved to Spearfish, SD. There he excelled in athletics, especially wrestling. As a senior, he...

Aug 1, 2022

Bill Bunn was born in Denver, CO on March 30, 1936 to William and Esther (Layh) Bunn.  He passed away on August 1, 2022 at Peaceful Pines Memory Care Center in Rapid City, SD.  He had suffered with Lewey Bodies Dementia for about 10 years.

In 1937 the Bunn family moved to a farm southwest of Carlock,...

Jul 31, 2022

Randy was born on March 7, 1957 to Roy and Helen (Weinreis) Oberle in Aberdeen, SD. He went to school and graduated in 1975 from Northwestern High School in Mellette, SD. As a lifelong outdoorsman, he enjoyed trapping, fishing, and hunting. He moved to Rapid City in 1976 and began working for North Central Supply/West Central Manufacturing until he...

Jul 30, 2022

On July 30, 2022, Ronald Leonard Mills went to be with his heavenly Father. He was surrounded by his family at his daughter's home in Rapid City.

Ron was born March 26, 1938 in Cement, OK to William and Ruby Mills. Both his parents passed away before the age of 14 and he then went to live...

Jul 28, 2022

Piedmont - Virgil L. Richards, 85, of Piedmont, SD, passed away July 28, 2022 at his home.   Funeral services will be held on August 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with Pastor John Britt officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Grace United Methodist Church...

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,...