Obituaries

Sep 29, 2020

Wilma Ann Kurylas, 91 of Rapid City went to Heaven Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 5:00pm-7:00pm with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00pm at Blessed Sacrament Church in Rapid City. A Christian Funeral Mass will be 2:00pm Friday, October 2, at...

Sep 28, 2020

RAPID CITY | Frank Mullin, lawyer, was born Sept. 1, 1921, in Sioux City, Iowa. On Sept. 28, 2020, Fantastic Frank left Rapid City, South Dakota and headed to Heaven with a smile on his face, in the Green Queen with the top down.

In lieu of flowers, Frank has requested that you enjoy an Irish Whiskey...

Sep 26, 2020

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts the family of Cheryl Heinrich (Capler) announce her passing on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the age of 62 years. Cheryl will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 27 years (together for 31 years) and her sisters, brothers, nieces & nephews (not listed) Jean Konotopka, Kathy Heldreth, Frank, Fred, Forest...

Sep 25, 2020

RAPID CITY- Arthur "Bruce" Conrad, 82, passed away September 25, 2020 in Rapid City, SD. He battled Parkinson's disease for the last 15 years of his life; however, he died of COVID-19 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center. Bruce was born in Rapid City on August 17, 1938 to J. Platt and Mary Florence Conrad. The family moved to Brookings,...

Sep 23, 2020

Karyl Church Weishaupl, 81, of Rapid City, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at a local health care facility.

Karyl was born in Watertown South Dakota on June 3, 1939 to Ray and Gladys (Torgerson) Church. Her family moved to Rapid City in 1941.

She attended Rapid City Schools and graduated in 1957 from...

Sep 22, 2020

RAPID CITY - Harley F. Taylor passed peacefully on September 22, 2020. The oldest son of Arthur and Mina (Bay) Taylor, he was born May 22, 1925 on the Northville, SD family farm where he learned the value of hard work, a trait that guided his life.

He graduated from Northville...

Sep 15, 2020

Linda Kills Small 72 of Rapid City died, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Survivors include her children; Alicia Kills Small of Rapid City, Winter (Bobby) Meadows, Tanya Fatt of Utah, 21 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren.

Linda was preceded in death her son Orlando Kills Small, parents, and numerous siblings.

Sep 14, 2020

Larry Ross Amann, age 73, passed peacefully at home in Rapid City, SD surrounded by his loved ones on his birthday eve, September 14th, 2020. He was born in Rolla, ND to Marvin and Geraldine Amann on Sept 15th, 1946.

Larry (also known as "Shorty" to close friends and family) grew up working on the family farm...

Sep 13, 2020

Rapid City - LeRoy Stephen Lang, 88, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.  He was born January 26, 1932, in Henry, SD.  He was the son of Joseph and Crescentia "Grace" (Sikkes) Lang.  LeRoy was educated in Henry and Watertown, SD.

LeRoy married Dorothy (Goeken) Lang on December 19, 1964, in Rapid City, S.D.  They have one son,...

Sep 9, 2020

Joyce R. Papendick, 90, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Monument Health Hospice House.

She was born on December 9, 1929 on the farm in Sheyenne Township, near McLeod, North Dakota to Arthur and Anna (Liedahl) Solhjem. She grew up on the family farm with a family that only spoke Norwegian at home. Joyce...

Sep 9, 2020

Ann Bozzetti peacefully passed away on the morning of September 9, 2020 at the age of 97.  She was born in Rapid City on May 7, 1923 to Arthur and Nancy Rawlins.  Ann was the youngest of their seven children.

Ann lived on the family ranch located Northeast of Ellsworth Airforce Base until she met her future...

Sep 3, 2020

Patricia Ann Meyers died September 3, 2020 at Clarkson Health Care Center in Rapid City, SD. She was 93 years old.

Patricia was born on August 3, 1927 in Keystone to Edith and Bertram Peterson. She attended elementary school in Keystone and graduated from Custer High School in 1945. Patricia entered as a Cadet Training Nurse during...

Sep 2, 2020

Delmar (Del) Edson Swenumson 86 of Rapid City died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the Monument Health Home Hospice House in Rapid City.

A funeral service will be held 11:00a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Rapid City, with Rev. Dwayne Hunzeker officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at...

Sep 2, 2020

Amy Ruth Lewis, 62, of Rapid City, was called to our Lord on Wednesday September 2 nd , 2020 due to cardiac causes. Everything Amy touched seemed to grow and flourish. Whether it was a flower she planted in her garden or a hug she gave.

Her roots started on April 27 th , 1958 in Mitchell...

Sep 2, 2020

Mary N. Bailey, 84, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Monument Health Hospice House.

A graveside service with military honors will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery today, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 1:00pm. Friends may meet at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home at noon to process to the cemetery.

Aug 31, 2020

Rapid City - Betty Surring passed away peacefully early Monday morning in Rapid City where she was surrounded by family. A beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and matriarch; Betty exemplified unconditional love. She was 93 years old.

Betty was born March 2, 1927 in Hettinger, ND to Earl Aaron and La Vera Grace Beeler. She grew up in...

Aug 29, 2020

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Aug 28, 2020

Richard E. Crawford, 79, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at Monument Hospice House.

Richard was born February 4, 1941 to Burton and Nora (Hoffert) Crawford in Wakonda, SD, the seventh of seven sons. At a young age he moved with his family to Rapid City and later to Wall, where he graduated from High School in 1959....

Aug 26, 2020

Ruth Emma Bauer passed away August 26th, 2020 in Sioux Falls, SD, just two weeks shy of 99 years of age.

She was born September 10, 1921 in Herkimer, KS to Armin and Emma (Funke) Slupianek. She attended Marysville High School and secretarial school.

Always a dedicated employee, she worked in the legislature and a...

Aug 24, 2020

Priscilla Rose Hale 63 of Rapid City died Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1st, from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City, with video streaming starting at 5pm. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com

Priscilla was born April 13, 1957...