Obituaries

Aug 6, 2025

Carolyn "Jeanne" Laurence, 77, of Rapid City, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Monument Health – Home+ Hospice House.

Jeanne was born October 28, 1947 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Hugh and Mildred (Truba) Laurence.  As a young lady, she and her family moved to the Black Hills and spent time in Newcastle, Custer and...

Aug 6, 2025

Eldon Robert Gunderson of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025.

He was 92 years old.

Eldon was born on November 15th, 1932, in Hyde County, South Dakota to parents Robert and Violet Gunderson, who farmed and raised cattle outside of Highmore. Eldon was the oldest of three sons, followed by James and...

Aug 4, 2025

Randy Coffield, 73, of Black Hawk, SD passed away peacefully on August 4th, 2025 in Rapid City, SD. Randy was born on September 5th, 1951, to Royce and Betty Coffield in Rapid City, SD.

Randy lived in Hill City until age 5, before he and his family moved to Nemo where he completed elementary and junior high....

Aug 3, 2025

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Jul 31, 2025

Cecilia graduated, with Honors and "found worthy in character and citizenship", from Huntington Park High School in Los Angeles, CA. in 1961. Some years later she moved to Minnesota with her new husband, Peter Hink, who hailed from there. Peter passed from illness a short time later.

While working in the Crisis Intervention Unit at Hennepin County...

Jul 28, 2025

Rodney "Rod" Stoltz          March 1, 1958  -  July 28, 2025

Black Hawk – Rodney "Rod" Stoltz, age 67, of Black Hawk, SD passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025 at home.

Rod was born on March 1, 1958 to Melvin and Macella "Tommie" (Anderson) Stoltz. He grew up  in Black Hawk and attended the...

Jul 25, 2025

Tracy Rae Mannhalter, 63, passed away peacefully in her home in Rapid City on Friday, July 25, 2025. Tracy was born on November 5, 1961 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Russell and Esther (Fitzner) Wineteer.  During her younger years, she and her family lived in Hot Springs and Custer, SD, and later Gillette, WY where Tracy graduated from...

Jul 23, 2025

Eunice G. Johnson died at age 95 on July 23, 2025 at West Hills Healthcare in Rapid City, SD. She was born on March 10, 1930, in Huron, SD to O.S. (Sam) and Ella Wickre Gutormson.  She graduated from Huron High School in 1947 and from South Dakota State College in 1951.  She married Charles W. (Chuck) Johnson on...

Jul 20, 2025

Judith Ann (McNulty) Wilson passed away on July 20, 2025. The second of seven children of Jim and Eulalie "Nell" McNulty, Judy was born on April 5, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN. After their family moved to Rapid City, Judy often spent time with her grandparents at their cottage at Medicine Lake just outside the Twin Cities. She graduated from...

Jul 19, 2025

Rapid City – Dianne Kay Coovert, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Dianne was born in Volga, SD, to Arend and Helen Johnson on October 26, 1947. She was the youngest of thirteen siblings: brothers Leroy, Roger, Marlin, Don, Bobby Jr., and Gordon; and her...

Jul 15, 2025

Christina Davis Rasanen

October 30, 1985 – July 15, 2025

Christina Davis Rasanen, 39, ended her journey on this earth early Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025.

She is survived by her mother, Lisa Reddel-Dorsey, and stepfather, John Dorsey; her father, David Rasanen; her brother, Jackson...

Jul 15, 2025

Robert "Bob" Milton Pollock IV, 90, of Heritage Place at Good Samaritan Society in Rapid City, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He will be greatly missed for his friendly smile and the warm manner with which he treated everyone he met.

Bob was born in 1934 in Warren, Ohio to Robert and Capetola Pollock.

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Jul 12, 2025

Robert Merle "Bob" Singer, 93, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Simi Valley, California. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, veteran, and friend, Robert lived a life marked by service, integrity, and deep commitment to those around him.

Born on September 22, 1931, in Deadwood, South Dakota, Robert grew up in the rugged...

Jul 12, 2025

Martin  Barteld Larson, 49, of Rapid City, SD, was born to Doyle and Linda Larson on November 28, 1975, in Dubuque, Iowa. He grew  up valuing his faith in Jesus Christ, and this faith was foundational to the rest of his life.

Marty spent his early years in Iowa and Minnesota, moved to Rapid City while a...

Jul 12, 2025

✨ Michael "Mike" Gordon Diedrich August 10, 1954 – July 12, 2025 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, public servant, community pillar, and man of deep faith

Michael "Mike" Gordon Diedrich of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the age of 70. His life was one of purpose, passion,...

Jul 12, 2025

John Morris Brewick, 81, of Rapid City passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 18 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Rapid City, with Pastor Erin Erickson officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm, followed by a funeral service at 2pm and then a reception. Burial...

Jul 11, 2025

Alice L. Leberknight, 80, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025

Alice Leanna (Steever) Leberknight was born July 7, 1945, in Huron, South Dakota. Her early years in Huron were filled with family and her love of horses and barrel racing.

She moved to Rapid City in early adulthood, where she met WayneLeberknight. On February...

Jul 10, 2025

Larry G. Cole, 83, Rapid City, SD, passed away, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Monument Health Hospice House.

Larry was born in New Underwood, SD on September 1, 1941, to Herb and Helen (Satree) Cole. Larry grew up in Presho South Dakota and graduated from Presho High School.

Larry married Alice Comp in 1961, and...

Jul 9, 2025

With profound love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Donna Uhre, who passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, just months shy of her 100th birthday. Her nearly century-long life was marked by an adventurous spirit, unwavering hard work, deep family devotion, and a steadfast embrace of her husband's Norwegian heritage.

Born on December 8, 1925,...

Jul 8, 2025

Karen Lee Ridgway, 81, formerly of Rapid City, died on July 8, 2025.

Karen was the Past Matron of the Golden Link Chapter 14 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rapid City, South Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dean & Charlotte Nowlin; her son Eric Lee Ridgway; her father and...