Obituaries

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....

Jul 4, 2022

Rapid City – Jeavene "Bena" Marie Running Shield, 60, entered the Spirit World on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Monument Health Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Her Visitation and Wake Service will begin at 4:00 pm Thursday, July 14 at On Common Ground, 610 Saint Francis Street, Rapid City.

Her Celebration of Life Service will begin...

Jul 2, 2022

Rapid City - Rita Mary ( Klementis )  Campbell was born April 4 th , 1948 in Kingston NY to William Klementis and Dorothy (Deedrot). She passed into the arms of our Lord Jesus on July 2 nd ,2022.

She is survived by her husband, Allen, "Pete" Campbell, 2 sisters and a brother.

She was...

Jun 30, 2022

Rapid City – Edmond W. Fye, 81, died Wednesday, June 30, 2022 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Eddie was born February 5, 1941 in Butte, Montana  and was raised in Presho, SD. He married Anna in Rapid City in 1970.

He served in the United States Army from 1964-1966.

Eddie is survived...

Jun 28, 2022

Vera Louise (Hawman) Downes, of Rapid City, SD, was surrounded by her loving family as she was called to her heavenly home by God on June 28, 2022.

Vera was born October 9, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan to Ruth (Arbiter) and Charles Hawman.  She had a younger brother, John (Karen) Hawman.  As a child she enjoyed trips...

Jun 28, 2022

Barbara "Barb" Jean Miller 88 of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Visitation will be 4:00pm-6:00pm Friday, July 1 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 4500 Jackson Blvd, with a Vigil/Rosary Service to begin at 6:00pm. A Christian Funeral Mass will be 10:00am Saturday, July 2 at the church, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary...

Jun 27, 2022

Rapid City – June Edith Jolley, 90, of Rapid City died Monday, June 27, 2022 at St. Martin Village-Serenity Place. She was born one of twin girls to George and Grace Huchendorf on April 26, 1932 in Brookings, SD. June graduated from Rapid City High School in 1950 and earned a Masters Degree in Sociology from Black Hills State...

Jun 26, 2022

She was born in Artesian, SD to Limbert and Johanna Sibson on July 12, 1930.  She was one of six children raised on a farm outside of Mitchell, SD.  She lived on the farm until she and her sister, Margaret, moved into town.  She attended Notre Dame High School in Mitchell becoming homecoming queen her senior year.

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Jun 26, 2022

CLEARWATER, FL- Michael William Smith, 77, died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at his home with his daughter Michelle and dog Roo at his side.

Michael was born November 8, 1944 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Joseph and Emma (Sletten) Smith. He was raised in Butte County, South Dakota on the family farm and went to high...