Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

Gladys Dougan, 88, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center.

Arrangements are pending.

Dec 27, 2021

William "Bill" J. Rensch 81 of Rapid City, SD passed away Monday December 27, 2021, at a local nursing home.

He is survived by his older son Josh (Melissa), granddaughter Aliya, his long time significant other Kathy McCarthy, 7 siblings and many nieces nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his younger son...

Dec 27, 2021

Danny "Dan" Lee Duncan, 77, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021, in the early morning hours - on his own schedule so as to not inconvenience anyone.

Dan was born on August 3, 1944, in Faulkton, SD, to Harold and Gladys Duncan. His fond childhood memories included playing baseball with the Seneca Junior Legion Team, All-State...

Dec 26, 2021

Once upon a time a blond, curly haired baby came to earth. He was born March 10, 1941 and taken to St Monica's Orphanage at 10 days old. His name was Joseph.  Less than a year later, he got a baby sister who was taken to this same orphanage at 10 days of age. They are of Irish descent-...

Dec 26, 2021

Daniel "Dan" Howard Fletcher passed away in his home Sunday, December 26th, 2021, at the age of 65.

A memorial service will be held at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home on January 3rd, 2022, at 2:00pm.  In lieu of flowers please make a charitable contribution of your choice in his name.

Daniel was born on...

Dec 24, 2021

Maxine Burnetta Williams Case

December 6, 1924 – December 24, 2021

Rapid City - Maxine Burnetta Williams Case was the daughter of George Albert Williams and Essie Ozeal Williams.  Maxine was born on December 6, 1924, east of Lewellen, NE, in Garden County.  Maxine was born in a sod house.  Emma Jean Williams, a sister,...

Dec 21, 2021

Rapid City - Donna J Anderson, 92, passed away 12/21/2021 on the winter solstice at the Monument Hospice House, Rapid City, SD. Donna Jean Winchell was born May 19 th , 1929 in Pawnee City, Nebraska to Robert John Winchell and Vada (Gifford) Winchell. Her father Robert passed away in 1930 due to a fatal accident and her youngest...

Dec 20, 2021

RAPID CITY- Keith L. Johnson, 74, died Monday, June 20, 2021.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2021 at Piedmont Cemetery.

Full obituary is pending.

Dec 18, 2021

Wayne was born on May 3, 1946 in Rapid City South Dakota. He died December 18, 2021. His parents were Hope Steele and Henry Amiotte. He spent many of his summers at Rockyford, South Dakota with his Grandma Ellen Steele where he spent hours on horseback with his uncles, Donald and Kenneth Steele helping care for the family cattle....

Dec 18, 2021

Rapid City – Anne Marie Hurley, 87, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Survivors are her children: Mike (Carmen) Derby, David Derby, Lynn Derby; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.  An Irish Wake will be held at a later date and a full obituary will be forthcoming.

"May the road rise to meet you....

Dec 16, 2021

Pending

Dec 15, 2021

In Loving Memory of Prudence "Prudy" Millea

Prudence Sarah Millea, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 15, 2021, in Laguna Niguel, California. Born on March 14, 1926, in Browns Valley, Minnesota, Prudence was the sixth of Alexander and Dorothy Lord's eight children. She often recalled growing up during the Great Depression and how, during World...

Dec 13, 2021

Fairburn, SD - Dr. Harold Edward Fromm

We've all been taught that actions speak louder than words.  I can think of no better example than our father Dr. Harold Edward Fromm.  Not only was he known as an excellent and eloquent surgeon but his real gift was his compassion and commitment to his profession, patients, and family. ...

Dec 12, 2021

Lillian "Lil" R. (Holzer) Schwahn died Sunday December 12th, 2021.

Lillian was born January 7th, 1931, on a farm West of Strasburg, North Dakota to Adam & Katherine (Fiest) Holzer. She attended a one room schoolhouse in rural Winona County in North Dakota.

On October 25th, 1950, she married the love of her life, Arthur...

Dec 10, 2021

Debi (Debora) Martin was born April 16, 1955 in The Dalles, Oregon to Alice Watkins and Joseph Curd, named Debora Arlene Curd. After Joseph's death, Cecil Hardin became her dad. He loved her, and respected her for her strength, work ethic and charisma. Debi was a strong willed, cheerful child with the inability to be still or quiet for...

Dec 10, 2021

Janie Lynn Hale died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Rapid City, South Dakota on Friday December 10, 2021. She was 63 years old.

Janie was born on April 10, 1958, in Norwalk, Calif. to Minerva V. (Minnie) and Thomas Robert Hale. She graduated from California High School in 1976 and went on to train...

Dec 9, 2021

Ruth Baldridge Peterson, age 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was surrounded by all 3 of her daughters at her side in Rapid City, SD.

Ruth was born on July 13, 1928, to loving parents Charles and Lucile Baldridge in Northville, SD. Her entire life embodied...

Dec 9, 2021

On December 9, 2021, Liz Bogue passed away of natural causes at Clarkson Care Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, where she had been a resident for several years. She was 97 years old. Liz was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota in March of 1924, the daughter of Jay and Bonnie Williams. She attended Holton Arms School in Bethesda,...

Dec 7, 2021

Daniel Lee Collins, 62, of Hill City, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Monument Hospice House.

A celebration will be held at 7 pm on Friday, Dec 10, at the Hill City Cafe.

Dec 7, 2021

RAPID CITY - Lawrence J "Larry" Seitz, Sr., passed away on December 7, 2021, at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

Larry was born on August 6, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan to Gerald and Anne (Cannon) Seitz. He attended St. Cecelia's grade school and high school in Detroit. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force...