Obituaries

Feb 16, 2020

Gary L. Porath, 56, of Rapid City died in Taylor, Michigan at his sister's home on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Service arrangements are pending.

Feb 16, 2020

Ronald George Drummond, 78, died peacefully at the Monumental Rapid City Hospice House on February 16, 2020. He lived a life full of generosity, adventure, humor, and love. His legacy lies in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched in meaningful, lasting ways through his work and life.

Ron was born to Edna and...

Feb 14, 2020

Pauline B. Ball, 96, of Rapid City, died Friday, February 14, 2020 Good Samaritan Society St. Martin Village.

Pauline Bethel Ball was born April 21, 1923 in a farmhouse in Smith County Kansas to Charles and Bethel (Fitzgerald) Mountford.  She lived on the farm with her mother, father and brother Owen.  Her father died when she was...

Feb 14, 2020

Ardis F. Ahrendt of Rapid City died February 14, 2020 at Serenity Place in the Good Samaritan Society's St. Martin Village. She was born August 24, 1919, near Bonesteel, SD to John Walton "Walt" and Cecile (Waggoner) Strait. She moved with her parents to Mellette County SD in 1930. Ardis graduated from Murdo High School in 1937. After completing...

Feb 13, 2020

William H. "Bill" Kruse, 65, of Rapid City, died Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his home.

Bill was born on January 9, 1955 in Greely, Colorado to William and Ida May (Sponholtz) Kruse.  He graduated from Cañon City High School and at 19, Bill joined the United Sates Air Force, his first station was at Ellsworth Air...

Feb 11, 2020

RAPID CITY - Thomas (Tom) George Anderson Jr. (40), passed away on February 11, 2019 as a passenger in an automobile accident.

Tom was born January 2, 1980 in Rapid City the youngest of three children of Thomas and Shirley Anderson. Because being the youngest, he was also referred to by many as"Tommy".

Feb 9, 2020

Lilah Jane Edwards passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 9th, 2020 at her home in Rapid City. Lilah was born on March 5th, 2012 in Lone Tree, Colorado and blessed our family with her presence from the moment she was born.

Lilah was survived by her parents, Scott & Melissa Edwards; her brother...

Feb 9, 2020

Jack L. Carpenter, 89, of Rapid City, died at a local Health Care facility on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

A memorial service will be 11:00am Monday, February 17, 2020 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Rapid City, with Rev. Dr. Ted Huffman officiating. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com

Jack was...

Feb 6, 2020

Angeline (Angie) Zacher, 75, passed away on February 6, 2020, and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus. She courageously fought her cancer battle for almost two years and died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Angie was born on April 7, 1944 to Ben and Barbara (Fischer) Schumacher. She was born and raised...

Feb 5, 2020

Jimmy Lee Crossland, 61, of Box Elder, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Ft Meade V.A. Medical Center.

Jim was born on September 23, 1958 in Okolona, Mississippi to Jimmy and Alberta (Miles) Crossland, Sr.

Jim was raised and graduated high school in Whittier, California. He joined the United States Army in 1977 and...

Feb 4, 2020

Isaac D. Conway, 41, Rapid City, SD, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the Hospice House in Rapid City.

Isaac was born on June 1, 1978 in Rapid City, SD. He graduated from Stevens High School in 1996 and attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, studying computer science. After college he was employed at...

Feb 4, 2020

RAPID CITY - Kelly W. Elsen-Horsman, 53, died at Rapid City Regional Hospital Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

He was born June 20, 1966 in Manchester, NH the son of Harold and Dicy Horstman. Graduated from Rapid City Central High School in 1984. He has lived a very colorful life. He always had passion for always helping others...

Feb 3, 2020

Just two months away from her 15 th birthday our sweet Shelby girl finished up her time here on earth and went back to heaven to be with Jesus and her Grandpa Gordie.  Eighteen months ago, Shelby was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma.  In the past year and half, she grew as a person and became a...

Feb 3, 2020

Delmer Edsel Sorenson, 91, died Monday, February 3, 2020 at Monument Health Rapid City.

Visitation will be 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday, February 7, 2020 at Osheim and Schmidt Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church. A funeral Service will be 11:00am Saturday, February 8 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Bob Jacobs officiating. Inurnment and...

Feb 1, 2020

Ruth Rineard, 87, died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Anna Ruth was born to Luther and Bertha Minge in Knoxville, TN on November 21, 1932. She had four brothers and one sister. Ruth married Robert Rineard and they had three children.

Ruth will always be remembered for her kindness and...

Jan 31, 2020

RAPID CITY | Elizabeth M. 'Betty' Nash, 80, died on Friday, January 31, 2020.

Betty was born on April 18, 1939 in Mitchell, SD to George and Isea Adamson.  She and her four siblings attended school and grew up near Chamberlain.  She married William "Bill" Nash on August 23, 1959 and they raised two boys, Bruce and...

Jan 31, 2020

RAPID CITY- Alfred "Al" Keller, 85, died Friday, January 31, 2020.

Al was born in Trail City, SD on March 4, 1934 to Martin and Katherine (Buechler) Keller. He had two brothers, Theofil "T.J." and Valentine "Valley" and two sisters, Severina "Sev" Kraft and Mary Thares.

Alfred worked the family farm until he was drafted...

Jan 31, 2020

RAPID CITY - Marlon "Buddy" James Leneaugh Jr, Can Wokaga Wica , age 37, passed away January 31, 2020 with loved ones surrounding him.  He was born in Rosebud, SD July 3, 1982 to Marlon and Rhonda Leneaugh.  Bud is an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota Nation and was raised in Mission, SD.  As a child and throughout...

Jan 29, 2020

RAPID CITY – Shirley Mae (Raabe) Triggs, 98, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Shirley was born in Armour , SD. She graduated from High School in Platte, SD and attended Yankton College. In 1941 Shirley married Lester Triggs. They lived in California and Texas during World War II. Shirley and Lester lived in Platte and moved to...

Jan 28, 2020

William M. Woody, 72, of Rapid City, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Monument Health Hospital.

He was born June 24, 1947 in San Francisco, CA to Daniel and Patricia (Devlin) Woody.  William was awarded the Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America. He grew up in La Puente, CA and out of high...