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Norma Fay Heese

Norma Fay Heese

May 17, 2025

Norma Faye Heese, 89, of Sturgis, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Belle Fourche.  Norma was born on August 19, 1935 to Willard and Hazel Cook in Wakonda, South Dakota.

She is survived by her daughter Anne Endicott (David) of Bennett, Colorado, cousin, Shirley Watke of Sioux Falls, and cousin Eunice.

Norma was...

Michael 'Mike' L. Hodge

Michael 'Mike' L. Hodge

May 17, 2025

Rapid City, South Dakota – Michael Lee Hodge, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and proud great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota, at the age of 72. He was born on December 12, 1952.

Michael dedicated 18 years of his life in service to his country in the United...

Bobby Joachim

Bobby Joachim

May 14, 2025

RAPID CITY - Bobby (Bob) Joachim, 70, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, and beloved "Papa," Bobby was cherished by all who knew him for his warm heart, steady presence, and unwavering love for his family.

Born in Mobridge, South Dakota,...

Terranna "Terry" Lopez Mcgee

Terranna "Terry" Lopez Mcgee

May 14, 2025

Terranna "Terry" Lopez McGee, aged 70, passed away on May 14, 2025, in Hoffman Estates, IL.  Born on April 28, 1955, Terry attended St. James Catholic School and graduated from Humphrey County High School. He then furthered his education by attending Michigan State, where he perused a BA in Photography. Terry dedicated a significant portion of his life to...

Bryan Allan Olson

Bryan Allan Olson

May 13, 2025

Bryan Allan Olson, 48, of Rapid City, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

He was born on January 30, 1977 in Belleville, Illinois to Laura and Gerald Olson.  Bryan grew up  in Rapid City and earned an Associate's Degree in Architectural Cad-Cam from Western Dakota Technical College.  He enjoyed collecting, particularly Hot Wheels and die cast...

Theresa V. Christensen

Theresa V. Christensen

May 11, 2025

Theresa V. Christensen, 87, of Rapid City passed away on May 11, 2025 at Monument Health Hospital.

Theresa was born in Lead, SD on September 19, 1937 to Antone (Tony) and Verle Bauernfeind. She grew up in Lead and graduated high school there.

Theresa had a beautiful voice she sang at several weddings and funerals....

Camden Henry J Raue

Camden Henry J Raue

May 10, 2025

Camden "Cam" Henry Joseph Raue, 86, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away with his wife by his side on May 10, 2025, at St. Martin Village. A celebration of life service will occur on June 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Osheim and Schmidt Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Swarthout officiating. Cam will be laid to rest at...

Frieda Lavern Iron Cloud

Frieda Lavern Iron Cloud

May 10, 2025

Rapid City – Frieda L. Iron Cloud, 81, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at home. She was born January 17, 1944 in Ripley, OK. She worked as a jeweler in Colorado Springs, CO designing and appraising jewelry. One of her prized creations was designing the wedding ring for her husband for their upcoming wedding, Jan 19, 1993.

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Colleen Louise Dennis

Colleen Louise Dennis

May 5, 2025

Colleen Louise Dennis May 19, 1947 – May 5, 2025

Colleen Louise Dennis, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1947, in Willmar, Minnesota, to Ralph and Mabel (Hutton) Bailie, and grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Colleen was known for her steady dedication, kind heart,...

Philip Alan Brekhus

Philip Alan Brekhus

May 5, 2025

Philip "Phil" Brekhus

July 17, 1945 – May 5, 2025

Philip "Phil" Brekhus, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness, just weeks after celebrating his 54th wedding anniversary. He was 79.

Phil was born...

James “Jim” Nolan

James “Jim” Nolan

May 4, 2025

RAPID CITY — James "Jim" Nolan, age 85, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on May 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 9, 1939, in Plankinton, South Dakota, Jim was the son of Edward and Charlotte Nolan. He married Barbara "Bobbie" on June 25, 1966, in Lead, South Dakota, and together they...

James Albert Moore

James Albert Moore

May 4, 2025

Rapid City – James "Jim" Moore, 76, died Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

His Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 10:00 am Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

His Burial Service will be 10:00 am Friday, May 9, 2025 at Black Hills National Cemetery...

Robert Wesley Post

Robert Wesley Post

May 2, 2025

Robert Wesley Post, 67, of Hill City, died Friday, May 2, 2025 at Monument Health - Rapid City Hospital.  A private remembrance will be held by his family.

Mary J. Long

Mary J. Long

Apr 30, 2025

Mary Long fell asleep in the Lord on April 30, 2025. She will be laid to rest with her late husband in Black Hills National Cemetery, in South Dakota.  Friends and family are invited to a committal service at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Black Hills National Cemetery.  A funeral procession will gather at Osheim and...

Pamela Sue Ekberg

Pamela Sue Ekberg

Apr 29, 2025

Pamela Sue Ekberg was born March 28, 1949 in Winner, SD to Albin and Laurene (Storms) Ekberg of Hamill, SD.  She was baptized April 15, 1949 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hamill and confirmed May 4, 1958.  Pam grew up on her parents' farm west of Hamill.   She was the second of four children in her...

Duane Joseph Prais

Duane Joseph Prais

Apr 28, 2025

Duane Joseph Prais, a beloved husband, father, granddad, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 28th, 2025, at the age of 69 at his home in Rapid City, South Dakota. Born on May 27th, 1955, in Dearborn, Michigan, Duane was the son of Eugene and Mildred "Millie" (Grzybowski) Prais. He lived a life filled with joy, kindness, with...

Lloyd Cunningham Eurich

Lloyd Cunningham Eurich

Apr 27, 2025

Lloyd C Eurich, SMSGT Ret. passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 in Rapid City, SD. Born  May 6, 1941, Bakerstown Pennsylvania, to Charles and Grace Eurich, the youngest of five. Lloyd spent his days enjoying the outdoors, and high school sports.

At 18 he joined the United States Air Force as a combat arms instructor and...

Tom Carsten

Tom Carsten

Apr 23, 2025

Tom Carsten's life ended on April 23, 2025. He is survived by his immediate family, Narcell Carsten, Staci Carsten, and Troy & Stephanie Kucera, along with three of his siblings and a long list of wonderful friends and family members. The Carsten family is gathering at the Lead Country Club on Saturday, May 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm....

Roberta "Bobbi" Sue Greager

Roberta "Bobbi" Sue Greager

Apr 23, 2025

Roberta Sue Greager, known throughout her life as Bobbi, was born in Dickinson, ND, on October 25, 1950 to Allen ("Al") and Ione Ungerecht. Bobbi grew up as the middle child in a family with five children: older siblings Larry and Kathy, and younger siblings Jean, and brother David.

Bobbi spent her childhood taking piano lessons, singing...

Richard & Patricia Pesek

Richard & Patricia Pesek

Apr 22, 2025

Patricia Arlene Pesek, 93, formerly of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado.

Born December 26, 1931, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Patricia was the daughter of Louis Clark Mansfield and Ethel Mildred Roth. She was raised in Rapid City, where she met the love of her life, Richard Pesek....

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