Obituaries

Jul 12, 2021

Dawn Marie Barnes, 56, passed away at Monument Hospice House on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Dawn was born on August 15, 1964, in Lynwood, California to Lloyd "Butch" and Sandra (LaBrie) Barnes.  She was joined by a sister Beth in 1966.

Butch died in an auto accident in January 1967.  Dawn was raised by her...

Jul 11, 2021

Charles Arthur Miller, 66, of Hill City, SD lost his battle with cancer July 11, 2021.  He was born to Charles S Miller and Carla (Hagel) in Rapid City, SD on June 4, 1955.

Chuck enjoyed working and travelling on a seismograph crew that ultimately led to the meeting of Melissa Waldron.  Together they raised one daughter,...

Jul 9, 2021

Lily Marie Brown, 86, of Rapid City passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Lily was born April 3, 1935, in North Dakota, to Jacob and Mary (Watt) Schuessler. On January 23, 1954, she married Wayne Keith Brown in Buffalo, SD. To this union they had 6 children.

Lily's never...

Jul 8, 2021

Rapid City – Frieda Elizabeth Fenster moved on to her heavenly home on July 8, 2021.  She was born on July 17, 1937 to George and Gertrude Schumacher in Mitchell, SD.

She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Dimock, SD. She grew up on the family farm, attended a country school and graduated from Mt. Vernon...

Jul 7, 2021

Willis G. Howard, 97, of Rapid City, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Westhills Village Health Care.

Willis was born June 30, 1924, in Elkton, SD, the son of James and Hazel (Berglund) Howard.  A three-year-old brother, Harold, welcomed Willis to the family.  In 1933, they sold the farm and moved to a farm between Bronson...

Jul 7, 2021

Dale Eugene Clement, PhD, passed away on July 7, 2021 in Rapid City, SD.  He was born to Wilbur and Crystal (Johnson) Clement on August 1, 1933 in Tarkio, Missouri. When he was young, his parents divorced and he moved to the Johnson family farm where he was raised by his Swedish grandmother and a special aunt, Nellie (Clement)...

Jul 4, 2021

John Samuel Hiller, 76, of Rapid City passed away Sunday, July 4 at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

A graveside service will be 12:30pm Tuesday, July 6, at Black Hills National Cemetery with Chaplain Rene Porter-Stewart officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Spearfish Veterans Honor Guard. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com

Jul 4, 2021

Rapid City - Myrtle Nancy (Gates) Eich, age 87, resident of Westhills Village, Rapid City, SD passed away on July 4, 2021.  She was born April 7, 1934, to Walter and Vera Nancy (Hillman) Gates of Canova, SD.  She was born on her grandparents, William and Nancy Hillman's, homestead east of Canova, SD, with her grandmother helping as Dr....

Jul 3, 2021

On Saturday July 3, 2021, Vernus Earl James Connors 86, died peacefully with his son Earl "Rowdy" Connors by his side at Hospice House in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Vernus was born November 23, 1934 in Lake Benton MN to Earl James Connors and Mabel Katherine (Petersen) Connors. He is survived by a daughter Shannon (Daniel) Jass,...

Jul 2, 2021

Erich Craig "Doc" Allman, a Navy Corpsman who loved his Marines, was a disabled veteran who turned his physical and mental wounds into a passion for helping other veterans in distress. He had a huge heart and unlimited compassion for his brothers and sisters who served.  Erich and his service dog Stark volunteered with many organizations such as:

Jul 1, 2021

Dorothy J. (Reznicek) Baker, 81 of Sturgis died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at a local nursing home in Rapid City.

Dorothy was born on November 18, 1939 in Deadwood to Joseph and Johanna (Schell) Reznicek.

She graduated from Deadwood high school in 1958.

Dorothy married Roy Baker in May,...

Jun 30, 2021

Virginia Ann Moore, 88, of Rapid City, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

She was born on April 1, 1933, in Meadville, Nebraska to Elmer N. and Glenda (Moyer) Skillman.  The family moved to Rapid City when she was 12 to the home her father built on Kansas City Street.  Virginia graduated from...

Jun 27, 2021

HILL CITY- Elena Estrada De Escalante, 47, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Monument Health Hospice House.

Elena was born on May 5, 1974, in Pueblo Viejo Michoacán, Mexico to Gil Estrada Munoz and Hermelinda Duran Romero.

She married Jose Rene Escalante January 1, 1999, in Querendaro Michoacán, Mexico. They had four daughters: Estefani,...

Jun 26, 2021

Tom Rathbun, 66, of Rapid City, SD, was welcomed to his eternal home on June 26, 2021, at home surrounded by his loved ones after a short, but aggressive battle with cancer.

Thomas John Rathbun was born on December 2, 1954 in Aberdeen, SD to John and Maxine (Berbos) Rathbun. Tom spent his younger years in Aberdeen...

Jun 26, 2021

Frank Robert (Bob) Gartner passed into the rangelands of heaven on June 26, 2021. Bob was born November 7, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank Gartner, Jr. and Esther A. (Ebert) Gartner. He grew up in the rural community of Fullersburg and attended elementary and secondary schools in Hinsdale, Ill. He earned his 1st degree, a B.S. in Range...

Jun 24, 2021

Rapid City – Betty Peterson, 88, died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence.

Jun 24, 2021

Edward "Edd" Michel Bedker, 79, died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Avantara Mountain View Healthcare Nursing Home.

No Services at this time.

Jun 22, 2021

Oliver L. Johnson 97 of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Good Samaritan St. Martins.

A funeral service will be 1:00pm Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, with Rev. Wilbur Holz officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com

Oliver was...

Jun 22, 2021

Larry Dale Richmond 64 of Rapid City, SD passed away on June 22,2021 at the Hospice House after a valiant battle with cancer.

Larry was born in Tulsa Oklahoma on May 29,1957 to Larry Ray Richmond and JoAnna (Connor) Richmond.

Larry worked for the Fire Department and Ambulance Service in Cleveland, Oklahoma as a fireman...

Jun 21, 2021

William C. Bilger II, 78, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at home.

Bill was born March 17, 1943 in New Castle, PA, to the late William C. Bilger and Dorothy (Brunton) Bilger.

He married the late Patricia (Johnson) Bilger on August 2, 1973. Bill and Pat opened their home to several foreign-exchange students and...