Obituaries

Nov 7, 2019

Thomas LeRoy Costello, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 7, 2019 at a hospice center in Glendale, Arizona. Throughout his life he answered to many names: Tom, Big Tom, Dad, Papa, Papa T, and Grandpa Tom. Tom was born in Rapid City on April 10, 1930, the first baby born in St John's hospital, to Thomas LeRoy "Roy" Costello...

Nov 7, 2019

Beatrice "Bea" L. Pitsor, 81, of Rapid City died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at a local health care facility.

She was born on March 23, 1938 in Bowdle, SD to Jacob and Clara (Brekke) Lassle.

Bea grew up in Bowdle before moving to Rapid City.

She met Ronald "Terry" Pitsor and on February...

Nov 7, 2019

RAPID CITY - Clyde Raymond Weappa, 88, died Thursday, November 7, at the Hospice House.

He was born in Sebeka, Minnesota, on April 15, 1931. Clyde married Darlene Kirsch on March 3, 1951, in Sebeka, and they were united in love for 66 years. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict...

Nov 5, 2019

Delmar Donald Deiter was born on November 17, 1923, the son of Charles E. and Gladys (Reed) Deiter. He was raised in Faulkton, SD and graduated from High School there. He served in the US Army in 1945-46 and was stationed in Germany in the Counterintelligence Corps.

Delmar married Verna Miller on Oct 21, 1947 and they...

Nov 5, 2019

Ramona Neilson Policky passed away peacefully at 91, in her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and dear friend. Ramona was born in her little white home in Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming to Abigail Lindsay Crosby-Neilson and John Lawrence Neilson. She was always proud of her Wyoming heritage. Her father died...

Nov 4, 2019

RAPID CITY -- September 29, 1933 George "Bud" Schlottman was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Buford and Ella Schlottman.  He went to his eternal home on November 4, 2019 at the age of 86.  Bud moved with his family to Rapid City in 1945.  He started his racing career in the Soap Box Derby and won the opportunity...

Nov 4, 2019

LaVerne Carrie Williams ,97, of Rapid City died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Avantara North Health Care.

Laverne was born February 6,1922 in St. Louis, Missouri to Fred and Lillian (Beger) Teepe. She grew up in St. Louis where she met the love of her life, Henry "Hank" Williams, while dancing at the USO when he was...

Nov 2, 2019

Donna Jean Mielke truly embodied the belief that "I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"- Philippians 4:13. At age 40 with 42 years of experience, Donna passed away peacefully on November 2, 2019 at the Regional Health Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. She was surrounded by her family and departed comfortably knowing that soon she...

Oct 28, 2019

Lillian C. LaPalme 90 of Rapid City passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

As per her wishes cremation has taken place, and burial will be in the Hartford Cemetery in White River Junction, VT at a later date.

Lillian is survived by her husband; Stephen "Steve" LaPalme of Rapid City....

Oct 27, 2019

Daniel Clark Davis 58 of Rapid City passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the Hospice House in Rapid City.

As per his wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Daniel was survived by his daughter; Sabrina Perez of Bloomfield, NM, brother; Charles (Adulia) Davis of Dulce, NM,...

Oct 27, 2019

Francis E. Paulin, 80, died on Sunday, Oct. 27, at Avantara Mountain View.

Francis was born on January 5, 1939, in Turners Falls, MA, to Camille and Anita (Roy) Paulin. Francis graduated from Turners Falls High School in 1957. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served for 20 years, including a tour in Thailand from...

Oct 26, 2019

Joseph Victor Oukrop, 86, died Saturday, October 26.

He was born February 15, 1933 in Dickinson, North Dakota to Joe and Mary (Kudrna) Oukrop. He married Ann Anton on July 2, 1953. He enlisted in the service and attended Military Radar School. He served in the Korean War from 1953-1955. He was employed as a telephone repair...

Oct 26, 2019

RAPID CITY- Roland "Rollie" Arthur Larson passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019, at 77 years, from complications associated with Lewy Bodies Dementia disease.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine and his three sons Corey, Colby, and Lance. Corey and his wife Kelly, have three children, Annabella, Layne, and Vaughn and they reside in Olympia, Washington....

Oct 25, 2019

FT. COLLINS, Colo | Darold W. "Pete" Petersen, 96, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Darold W. Petersen was born Dec. 1, 1922, about 10 miles north of St. Paul, NE. He was raised on a farm where he got...

Oct 24, 2019

RAPID CITY- Ted J. Rapp, 92, died on October 24, 2019 at Primrose Assisted Living Center.

Theodore "Ted" Rapp was born on November 9, 1927 at Kimball, SD to John and Ursula (Jones) Rapp.

He was united in marriage to Judy Shove on February 4, 1948. He was active at St. Therese Parish and a...

Oct 24, 2019

Dorothy Sophia Grant 87, of Rapid City passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Hospice House in Rapid City.

Dorothy was born October 16, 1932 in St. Louis, MO to August and Sophia (Laub) Lohman. She was married to James T Grant Jr. on February 2, 1958 in St. Louis, MO.  Dorothy was loved by so...

Oct 24, 2019

Carole Lerdal, 83, died on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Avantara North Healthcare.

Services are pending.

Oct 23, 2019

RAPID CITY- Anna Marie (Zacher) Simpson passed quietly on October 23, 2019.

She was born the 14 th of 15 children born to Anton and Katherina Zacher in Eagle Butte, SD on June 6, 1930.  She attended all 8 grades in a 1 room schoolhouse while living on the farm in Eagle Butte.  She and her parents...

Oct 22, 2019

Lola Ellen "Lolly" Martin 71 of Newcastle passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Clarkson Health Care in Rapid City.

Lolly was born November 14, 1947 in Cheyenne, WY to Jack Carlton and Lola Belle (Davis) Bradley Sr. She married Robert Warren Martin on March 21, 1975 in St. Joe, MO.

Lolly is survived by...

Oct 22, 2019

Jerrine "Jerrie" Nicholson Stewart, 87, of Rapid City, formerly of Sheridan, WY, died Tuesaday, October 22, 2019 at the Good Samaritan, St Martins' Village Health Care facility.

Services will be held at 1:30pm on November 2, 2019 at the ST Peters Episcopal Church in Sheridan, Wyoming.