Obituaries

Jul 7, 2025

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Jul 3, 2025

Brooks Alden Benson passed away on July 3rd, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was 82 years old.

Brooks was born on March 15, 1943, in Superior, Nebraska, to Gilbert Alden Benson and Gwendolyn "Billie" Benson. He grew up in Torrington, Wyoming, where he enjoyed playing sports, especially...

Jul 2, 2025

Jean (Stukel) Drummond, 83, died peacefully at her residence in the Touchmark retirement community in Bend, Oregon on July 2nd, 2025. A resident of Rapid City, South Dakota for more than 40 years, she will be remembered by friends and family for her genuine kindness, her relentless positivity, and her warm, welcoming spirit.

Jean was born on...

Jun 30, 2025

Fredric "Christian" Echols, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 50.

Christian was born on October 27, 1974, in Marion, North Carolina, where he spent his early years. He went on to serve in the United States Armed Forces, including time in Special Forces operations. During his eight years...

Jun 28, 2025

Lynne Nadine Gore, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in Rapid City.

A memorial obituary is being created and will be posted.

Jun 28, 2025

Susan L. Oleson, 61 cherished wife, mother, sister, and daughter passed away peacefully June 28th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Susan was born on February 7, 1964 at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. She was the fourth child to Nancy and Richard Gowen. She...

Jun 26, 2025

Brehanna Lynn Anderson, 24

A beloved child of God was taken home to her heavenly Father on June 26, 2025. Brehanna Lynn Anderson was born on May 23, 2001 in Rapid City, SD to her parents, Tony and Lori Anderson. Her older brothers, Jacob and Samuel Anderson, were so excited to have a little sister. Our family...

Jun 23, 2025

Edith K. (Edie) Boulter passed away on June 23, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1931 in Greeley, CO to Drs. EE and Ruth W. Keena. She graduated from Greeley High School and the University of Colorado at Boulder with a BS in Business Education. Later that summer she married Robert (Bob) Boulter also of Greeley. The family...

Jun 22, 2025

Carol F. Jones, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Carol was born in Brisbane, Australia, on November 22, 1945, to Kathleen and LeRoy Terborg. Her passing reunites her with the love of her life, Staff Sergeant Frank "Sarge" Jones, whose laughter and loyalty remained etched...

Jun 18, 2025

Linda Jean Feist, 76, Rapid City, South Dakota passed away June 18th 2025 in her home.

Linda was born June 7, 1949 in Rapid City, South Dakota. The oldest daughter of Lawrence (Lindy) and Jean Feist.

After graduating high school in 1967, Linda attended Green's Beauty School and married George Woerth. After their daughter was...

Jun 16, 2025

Todd M. Anderson, 62 of Rapid City South Dakota formerly of Sierra Vista, AZ passed away at home on June 16th, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

Todd was born in Sioux City, IA.  Todd had a great passion for riding Harley's and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.

He is survived by two brothers,...

Jun 16, 2025

Gary Lee Christensen, 78, of Summerset, SD, passed away of natural causes on June 16, 2025. He was born in Aberdeen, SD, in 1946 to Hazel Rayman (Hall) and Robert Christensen.  No service is planned at this time, however, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Gary married Sharon Link shortly after high...

Jun 16, 2025

Doris "Dory" Jean McAndrews (89) passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of June 16th, 2025 in Erie, CO. Memorial services will be held on July 2nd at 11:30am at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home of Rapid City. Burial proceedings will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis on July 2nd at 1:30PM.

Jun 14, 2025

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Milbank – Jocelyn Jill Durkee, 58, and formerly of Rapid City, died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Milbank Area Avera Health Hospital.

Jocelyn was born January 11, 1967 in Olonapo, Manila, Philippines to Osborn and Doris (Saller) Durkee, Jr..

She married Kelly Wade Standing Elk on...

Jun 13, 2025

Beatrice Corrine "Bea" Fadness, 90, of Rapid City, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Peaceful Pines Senior Living.  Bea will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens in Madison, WI at a later date.

A memorial obituary is being created and will be posted.

Jun 13, 2025

Teresa Snider, 75, Rapid City, Passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Teresa was married twice, and while retired at the time of her passing she had formerly been a Paraprofessional at Horace Mann Elementary. She was born in Hartville, Wyoming on June 10th, 1950. to Ida and Meline Martinez.

Teresa is...

Jun 13, 2025

Jeanette Ruth Staufer McGough Thorstenson July 10, 1930 – June 13, 2025

Jeanette Ruth Staufer McGough Thorstenson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at The Village at Skyline Pines on June 13th at the age of 94.

Born on July 10, 1930, near Orient, South Dakota, to Ed and Hilda Staufer, Jeanette...

Jun 12, 2025

Gene Clifford Charles, 91, of Rapid City, SD passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2025. He was raised in Frenchman Creek Valley Town, MT on the family ranch. He grew up there with his parents ( Thurlow and Belle Charles) and siblings ( Donald Charles, Nita Oversen and Russell Charles).

Gene served in the Airforce...

Jun 12, 2025

Lynnell Rae Parrott, age 89, passed away June 12, 2025, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  A celebration of life will be held on June 28, 2025, at First Congregational Church, 1200 Clark Street, Rapid City at 10:30 a.m.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m, and a light lunch will be provided after the service before a private family...

Jun 6, 2025

Rapid City – Royal "Mac" McCracken, 83, died Friday, June 6, 2025 at Westhills Village Health Care.

​​Royal "Mac" Glen McCracken was born on November 16, 1941, the only child of Glen and Linda (Pecks) McCracken, in Madison, South Dakota, and died on June 6, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota.  He was baptized at St. John's...