Obituaries

Nov 17, 2019

James "Jim" Quinn 56, of Rapid City passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his home.

A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with a reception to follow at the Eagle's Club in Rapid City.

Jim is survived by his wife Bonnie, children; Jacob (Kelsey...

Nov 16, 2019

Robert Terrence Mullally, 76, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Rapid City, died peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 with his children by his side.

He was born on September 21, 1943 in Pierre, SD to Edward and Katherine (Robinson) Mullally.

Bob attended school both in Pierre and Rapid City, graduating from T. F. Riggs High...

Nov 14, 2019

Albert "Al" Conrad Jr. 87 of Rapid City passed away Thursday  November 14, 2019 at his home.

A funeral service will be 11:00am Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Osheim and Schmidt Funeral Home will one hour visitation prior to the service. Interment will be 12:30 at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

Al was born...

Nov 13, 2019

RAPID CITY - Cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Judy A. Wolf, 76, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Judy was born on March 30, 1943 in Hebron N.D. to Lillian and Charles Matejcek.  She moved to Beach, ND at a very young age and spent her childhood and young adult years in North Dakota.

Nov 13, 2019

Pending Service date and time.

Elizabeth "Betsy" Camilla Land Best

Born 9/28/1930 in Dupree, SD to Frances and Yerby Land.

Third of 6 children:                    Yerby Land Jr. 4/28/1927

Marian Frances Land Ferguson 7/29/1928

Betsy

Eveleth Joy Land Getty 2/19/1933

Gary Andrew Land 8/28/1939...

Nov 12, 2019

Rapid City – John G. Flohr, 90, Rapid City, formerly of Mobridge, SD passed away at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

John was born on January 21, 1929 in rural Regent, ND to John and Anna (Jaeger) Flohr. He attended school in Mott, ND and upon 8 th grade graduation, began working with the Milwaukee Railroad...

Nov 12, 2019

Rapid City – Patricia Pahl Starkweather, 93, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Clarkson Healthcare Center.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Monday November 18 at Blessed Sacrament Church with a Vigil Service at 7:00 pm

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Tuesday November 19 at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Burial will...

Nov 11, 2019

Houston C Wagner, 26, passed away on November 11th, 2019 after looking one last time at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Memorial Service will be held at Holy Family Church in Kirkland on Friday, December 6th 2019 at 11 am. Please come and share your memories of this great kid. His thesis was on track and...

Nov 10, 2019

Meta Irene Brady 96 of Rapid City passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Westhills Village Healthcare.

I was born May 26, 1923 to Henry and Paulina (Pudwill) Magstadt in Tripp, SD. She graduated from Tripp High School in 1942 and later moved to Hot Springs SD with her parents in 1943. She attended the University of...

Nov 10, 2019

RAPID CITY | Shirley Ann Ford, 87, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.

Shirley was born on Jan. 20, 1932 in Mercer, PA to Ralph and Hilda (Dunlap) Doutt. She had one brother, Harry (Doris) Doutt. In 1944 she moved to Rapid City with her parents.

In 1956, she married Myrle Hanson, Jr.  Together...

Nov 9, 2019

James Gifford "Jim" Bell. of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019. He is survived by his three sons, Douglas of Rapid City, David (Peggy) of Pinedale, WY, and Scott (Susan) of Canton, SD, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jean. They were married for nearly...

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....