Obituaries

Mar 2, 2021

Larry Glen Woods passed away March 2 nd , 2021 with his brother Dan by his side. He was 74 at the time of his passing.

He was born in Kadoka, SD on August 31, 1946 to Virgil Woods and Lila (LaBau) Woods. He lived in Cottonwood, SD until 1959 then moved to Rapid City with his...

Feb 26, 2021

RAPID CITY- Elvira Kieffer Gillies, 94, passed away at her home on Friday, February 26, 2021.

She was born on January 4, 1927, in Rockerville, South Dakota to Ferdinando and Mary (Raga) Kieffer.  Elvira grew up in the Rockerville area and attended country school at Pine Grove and graduated from Rapid City High School.  She earned her...

Feb 23, 2021

RAPID CITY- James Russell Birkeland, 66, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Jim was born on May 19, 1954 in Mobridge, SD to Russell and Susan (Montie) Birkeland. He graduated from Dupree High School in 1972, then attended SDSU in Brookings before finishing his degree in Electrical Technology at Lake Area Tech.

Jim married Nancy Holsworth...

Feb 22, 2021

RAPID CITY | Albert Aaron Daniels II, 85, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 surrounded by the love of his life and family.

Al was a bigger than life man in so many ways. Standing 6'5' tall he was a gentle giant. Al was a jack-of-all-trades and "could fix anything." He was kind, funny, wise, and above...

Feb 18, 2021

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Loren Gene Jorgenson 56 of Rapid City passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his home.

A memorial service will be 11:00am Monday, March 1, 2021 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City, with Rev. Brent Woodard officiating. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com

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Feb 15, 2021

Paula G. Watkins, 56, passed away February 15, 2021 at the age of 56 at The Hospice House in Rapid City, South Dakota. She peacefully passed away in her sleep from a long fight of Breast Cancer.

Paula Georgeana Martin was born on July 3,1964 in Burbank, California to Arthur Eugene and Bertha Eva (Tucker) Martin. She...

Feb 14, 2021

Rene' Louise (Furois) Opp passed away on February 14, 2021, in Antioch, California. Rene' was born to Renold Eldon "Dint" Furois and Betty Louise (Thompson) Furois on December 17, 1957, in Rapid City, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rapid City and graduated from Rapid City Stevens High School in 1976.

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Feb 14, 2021

John Thomas Swenson, 93, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence.

His wishes were to be cremated and burial services will be at a later date at the Prospect Hill Cemetery near Wessington Springs, SD.

Feb 12, 2021

Robert "Sonny" O'Daniel, 87, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City with his granddaughter Melissa O'Daniel at his side.

Inurnment has taken place at Black Hills National Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Ellsworth Air Force Base Honor Guard.

Sonny was born June 12, 1933 in...

Feb 10, 2021

Bergetta Belzer Osterloo (Bergie) passed away peacefully in her home on February 10, 2021. Born near De Smet, South Dakota on May 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Emiel and Irene (Maurer) Belzer. Bergie graduated from high school in 1972 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University....

Feb 10, 2021

Tom finished his life's work and left this life in peace in the present of his greatest joys, his wife, and his family on February 10, 2021.

He was born on April 25, 1934 in his aunt and uncle's farmhouse north of St. Lawrence, SD.  Tom attended St. Lawrence School with his one brother and three sisters. ...

Feb 9, 2021

Jerome R. "Jerry" French, 74, of Rapid City, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

He was born on January 31, 1947, in Osnabrock, North Dakota to Webster and Sarah (Northfield) French.  Jerry attended school there and graduated from high school in 1965.  He then attended college at Valley City State University and attained...

Feb 5, 2021

Jill C. Hamm, 75, of Rapid City, passed away at the Monument Health Home Hospice on Friday, February 5, 2021.

Jill was born on July 15, 1945 to John and Nancy (Chapman) Boughner in Wheeling, West Virginia. She attended Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, but moved to South Dakota when her father was transferred to Ellsworth Air...

Feb 5, 2021

John William Burelbach 88 of Box Elder passed away Friday February 5, 2021.

As per John's wishes cremation has taken place and inurnment will be at a later date in the St Henry's Cemetery in Perham, MN. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com

John was born January 12, 1933 in Perham, Minnesota the son...

Feb 4, 2021

Scott Alan Brandsted, 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4 th , 2021.  Scott was born April 26 th , 1955 to Dick and Joan (Phelps) Brandsted in Huron, SD.

A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....

Feb 4, 2021

Dr. Al Kelts (Keith Alan Kelts), age 78 from Rapid City, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Al was born February 16,1942 in Norwich, NY. He was the only male child of Keith and Gladys (Wheeler) Kelts.  After completing his MD/PhD, he held several academic appointments at University of Rochester NY,  University of Alaska...

Feb 3, 2021

A Byford Anderson Jr. MD, 91, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3 rd , 2021, at Monument Hospice House, Rapid City, SD.

Byford was born July 12, 1929 in Omaha, NE to A Byford Anderson Sr. and Reah (Dawson) Anderson. He had one older sister, Jeanne (Anderson) Zimmerman. His father and grandfather were both physicians in Pawnee City,...

Feb 2, 2021

Gerald L. (Jerry) Allen Rapid City, SD passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Jerry was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Arthur L. Allen and Thelma L. Piatt. Graduated Southeast High School, OKC. Graduated University of Oklahoma 1959. Member Delta Sigma Phi.

Jerry was a veteran of the US Air Force 28th BW Strategic Air...

Feb 2, 2021

Rapid City – Bertha Davis, 86, Rapid City, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her residence under hospice care.

Bertha Louise Parks was born March 29, 1934 at Pierre, SD to Robert and Margaret [Turner] Parks. She graduated from high school. She married Paul Duane Davis in 1952 in Onida, SD. They moved to Rapid City and...

Feb 1, 2021

Cheryl Ann Schlegelmilch 68 of Box Elder passed away 2:45pm Monday, February 1, 2021 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Visitation will be 1:00pm-3:00pm Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 1:00pm Monday, February 8 at the Hill City Cemetery, with Rev. Brent Woodard officiating.

Cheryl was...