Obituaries

Oct 20, 2019

Rapid City - Lois Claire Cruse, daughter of Walter Hall and Claire E. Lampert passed away October 20, 2019, in Rapid City. She was born in Gregory, SD, but the family later moved to Rapid City.

In her youth and throughout her life, she loved horses. She and her faithful horse, Shy Ann, spent many summers riding...

Oct 19, 2019

Rapid City – Pearl Irene Olson, 101 years young, Rapid City, passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ our Lord, on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Pearl was born in Faith, SD September 28, 1918 to pioneer parents, Clarence and Nina (Reed) Norman. Her parents came to Dakota Territory in a covered wagon with Nina, Pearls mother,...

Oct 18, 2019

Rapid City – Helen M. Zapp, 93, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Fountain Springs Health Care Center.

Helen Margaret Zapp was born in Woonsocket, SD on December 14, 1925 to John and Lena (Fritschen) Zapp. She joined her sister Mary who was just 11 months old. Helen and Mary attended country school together and graduated from...

Oct 17, 2019

RAPID CITY- Kimberly Kay Kusta Pinnix, 56, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Rapid City.

Kim was born on July 7, 1963 in Rapid City to Leonard and Marcella (Hunter) Kusta. She attended schools in Rapid City, graduating from Rapid City Central High School and them Cosmetology school. She had a long career keeping people...

Oct 15, 2019

On Tuesday, October 15 th , 2019 Scotty Oce Stephens, loving father of four children, passed away at the age of 78 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Scotty was born December 11, 1940 in Hutsonville, Illinois to Edgar and Helen Stephens. He retired from the USAF as a Master Sargant in Rapid City, SD in 1979. On November...

Oct 15, 2019

RAPID CITY | Claudia J. Smith, 72, passed away at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

She was born on June 21, 1947, in Vallejo, CA, to Clifford and Claire (Janecek) Leonard.  Her father was a career Air Force man and she lived in several cities around the nation while growing up.

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Oct 14, 2019

Jacquolyn Lea (Parsons) Fullerton was born April 24, 1933 in Harrison, Nebraska, the youngest of four daughters born to John K. and Bertha E. Parsons. "Jackie" graduated from Sioux County High School in 1951 where she was known for her beauty, intelligence and quick wit. After she met Dale Fullerton, the love of her life, at a dance in...

Oct 12, 2019

On October 12, 2019, after a 12+ year battle with brain cancer, Mike finally (in his words) jumped over the finish line into the arms of Jesus. His pain is gone and his struggle is over. He is now in heaven surrounded by peace and love beyond our earthly imagination.

Michael Aaron Rosson was born to Larry...

Oct 12, 2019

Dean R. Hamm, 81, of Rapid City, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the Rapid City Regional Hospice House.

He was born on April 1, 1938 in Rapid City to Del and Una (Jensen) Hamm. He grew up in Rapid City with his parents and three siblings; Leo, Ted and Bess. Dean...

Oct 11, 2019

Gene Sorensen age 94 died on October 11, 2019 in Littleton, CO.  She was born February 10, 1925 at Ashton, Nebraska.  She lived her early life on farms near Boelus, NE and graduated from Boelus High School in 1942.

During her high school years, she worked summers helping farm wives cook meals and other household tasks. She...

Oct 11, 2019

Clarence "Clay" Junior Wilson of Shenandoah, Iowa (formerly of Rapid City) died in a tragic accident on October 11, 2019 as he traveled on Interstate 90 to the Black Hills for a family celebration. He will be greatly missed.

Born in Newton, Iowa on January 8, 1949 to Clarence "Ike" and Zola (Ross) Wilson, "Junior"...

Oct 8, 2019

Carol E Anderson of Rapid City, South Dakota died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Deer Crest Assisted Living and Memory Care in Red Wing, MN, surrounded by family. She was born July 15, 1924 to Eugene Young and Ida Theodosa (Ingvalson) Young in McLaughlin, South Dakota.  At the age of eight Carol moved to Fort Yates, North Dakota....

Oct 8, 2019

RAPID CITY- Scott M. Williams, 55, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

At his request, there will be no services.

Oct 8, 2019

Martha Lou Mordhorst 86 of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society in Miller, SD.

Visitation will be 6:00pm-7:00pm Sunday, October 13 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. A funeral service will be 9:00am on Monday, October 14 at the funeral home, with Rev. Nate Sales officiating. Interment will be 10:30am on...

Oct 7, 2019

Jack Dean Mattis was born August 25, 1937 in Wagner, SD, to Jack and Bessie Mattis and went to heaven October 7, 2019.  He became a child of God through the washing of Holy Baptism on November 28, 1937 and later publicly confessed his faith before the Lord on March 18, 1951 at his confirmation into the Lutheran Church...

Oct 6, 2019

Donna Jastram Dwyer Brenneise, 81, of Rapid City, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

She was born November 21, 1937 on the family farm near Scotland, SD. She graduated from Kingsley High School in Kingsley, Iowa. After high school she worked for a time as a telephone operator. She married Edward Gengler...

Oct 5, 2019

Robert James Kenner was born February 22, 1931 in Rapid City, South Dakota. He passed away at Clarkson Health Care Facility on October 5, 2019. Robert (Bob) was the son of Howard and Vera Kenner, the younger of two children. Following graduation at Rapid City High School, he attended the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, graduating with...

Oct 4, 2019

Esther Palmer 95, wanted you to know that she kicked the bucket on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Sturgis Regional Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 6 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Alton Palmer's House 4901 Baldwin Street in Rapid City, SD 57702. Inurnment will be 2:00pm on Monday October 7 at Prairie City Cemetery...

Oct 2, 2019

RAPID CITY- Gregory A. Mumm, 63, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Gregory was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph & LaVonne and sister, Lana.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Mumm, Rapid City; two sons: Jesse (Elizabeth) Mumm; Joseph Mumm; brothers: Paul (Connie) Mumm; Cliff (Christine) Mumm; Booj (Sherrie) Mumm; Jerry (JoAnn Law-Mumm)...

Oct 2, 2019

Cecilia Barbara (Hager) Smith, the daughter of Alexander and Barbara (Gaffrey) Hager, was born on November 9, 1930, at Rugby, ND.  She entered eternal rest on October 2, 2019.

She attended grade school in a country school and graduated from Towner High School in 1948.  She worked at Pioneer State Bank in Towner, ND until her marriage...