Obituaries

Jul 16, 2019

Lynda Rae Schultz Lindstrom passed away peacefully at Rapid City Regional Hospital on July 16, 2019.

She is the daughter of Fred R and Elizabeth (Thomsen) Schultz.

Lynda was born in Lemmon S.D. on August 8, 1952.

She graduated from RC Central high school in...

Jul 15, 2019

RAPID CITY | On July 15, 2019, Donald "Red" Dodge went to be with the Lord.

Red was born on Sept. 11, 1928 in Red Wing, MN, to Fred and Edna (Lansing) Dodge. He grew up with his seven...

Jul 15, 2019

Murray Woulfe, 74, of Rapid City passed away on Monday, July 15th, 2019 at home with his family by his side.

He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Murray and Ruth (Brown) Woulfe on September 1 st , 1944.

Murray was, in his owns words: 100% an Irishman, a single child whose mother passed away...

Jul 14, 2019

SUMMERSET- Emily M. Allen, 19, died Saturday, July 14, 2019.

Emily is survived by her parents: Jonathan and Chloe Allen; brother, Andrew and sister, Meaghan; all of Summerset; paternal grandparents: Ronald and Kathleen Allen, Sparta, WA; paternal great grandmother, Inga Allen, La Crosse, WI; maternal grandparents: Kent and Beth Gunnison, San Tan Valley, AZ; aunts and uncles:...

Jul 13, 2019

Ernest F. Meiers,96, Bismarck, formerly of Rapid City, South Dakota passed way on July 13, 2019 under the comfort care of CHI ST. ALEXIUS.    Per Ernest's request, no service will be held.  Cremation has taken place and internment and private family service will be held at later date at Black Hills National Cemetery.

Ernie was born March...

Jul 10, 2019

RAPID CITY - Larry D. Plank, 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Regional Hospice House in Rapid City. He was born in Armour, SD to Robert and Miriam Plank. Larry and his siblings grew up in Pierre, South Dakota where he graduated high school. He studied various subjects in college and found his passion in...

Jul 8, 2019

RAPID CITY | Virginia Isabelle "Ginny" Nahrgang, 85, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019.

Virginia Isabelle "Ginny" Lee was born on April 8, 1934, to Irwin and Zula (Howie) Lee in Mrs. Lewis's Maternity Home in Faith. Three...

Jul 7, 2019

Donald A. Policky, 89, of Piedmont, passed away surrounded by loving family at Rapid City Regional Hospice House on Sunday, July, 7, 2019.

Don was born in Upton, Wyoming on December 3, 1929. He graduated from the University of Wyoming and served in the Air Force during the Korean war conflict.

Don established Big D...

Jul 6, 2019

RAPID CITY- Ted E. Hamm, 82, passed away on July 6 th , 2019 at the Ft. Meade VA Healthcare after a long battle with health issues.

Ted was born on January 17 th , 1937 in Rapid City to Una and Del Hamm. He had three siblings: Leo Hamm, Dean Hamm and Bessy Hamm. He has...

Jul 3, 2019

RAPID CITY- Mary Ann Shields, 75, passed away on July 3, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born Feb 13, 1944 in Riverside New Jersey and was the only child of Frank and Tessie Buffarini. She continued to live in New Jersey until she met the love of her life, Vernon Shields....

Jul 2, 2019

Heaven gained a beautiful soul as Ava Ilene Grimshaw transitioned peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 15th, 1944 in Rosebud South Dakota in the middle of a blizzard to Mildred and Eugene (Ode) Cooper.  After her father's passing in 1952, when Ava was 8 years old, she...

Jul 1, 2019

Margaret A. Kuntz, 81, of  Rapid City, died at her home on July 1, 2019.   Margaret was born on July 22, 1937 in Solen, ND to Henry and Anna (Geiger) Horning. She grew up on the farm prior to the family moving to Bismarck where she graduated from St Mary's Catholic High School. While she was working at the...

Jul 1, 2019

Mr. A. Mark Bucholz passed away July 1, 2019.

He was born on March 24, 1934, in Milbank, SD, the son of A. C. and Edna Bucholz.  Mark graduated from Milbank High School in 1952. He then attended SDSM and the University of Minnesota, earning degrees in Engineering and Business Administration.  He practiced as a CPA for...

Jun 30, 2019

Alan Bernhagen after a life filled with love, kindness, and generosity, passed into eternity on June 30, 2019.

Al was born on June 24, 1951. He began his education in Ellendale, ND and graduated from Valley City State University in ND where he met the love of his life, Nancy Bultema. Al and Nancy were married June...

Jun 29, 2019

Rebecca 'Becky' Jean Rossum Wright, 31, died Saturday, June 29, after a courageous battle with liver disease due to NASH.

Becky was born on August 28, 1987 in Rapid City, SD to Larry and Noni Rossum. She attended Canyon Lake Elementary, West Middle School, and Stevens High School. She earned her GED and went on to study...

Jun 28, 2019

Rapid City – Earl V Fisher, 95 died Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Earl Victor Fisher was born July 15, 1923 in New Underwood, SD to Arthur and Mae (Johnston) Fisher. He was raised in the Dalzell, SD and attending school at New Underwood where he played basketball and Linn...

Jun 26, 2019

JoAnn Sauer, of Rapid City, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

She was born in Granite Falls, MN on August 16, 1949 to Carl and Edith (Bailie) King.

She spent her childhood in Spearfish, SD. Her family moved to Rapid City where she graduated from Central High School in 1967. She enjoyed swimming and bowling...

Jun 24, 2019

Rapid City – Mariann Smith, 77, of Rapid City, SD peacefully passed away Monday June 24 th , 2019 with her daughter Victoria at her side.  She had faced a courageous battle with COPD and congestive heart failure.  Her last days were spent at the Rapid City Regional Home Health Plus Hospice House, where she received incredible care.

Jun 23, 2019

Donald "Fuzzy" Fauss, 88, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2019 after a brief illness.

Don was born September 11, 1930 to Henry and Ida (Olson) in Aberdeen, SD. He was raised in Aberdeen and graduated from Central High School in 1949.  He attended Northern State College where he received a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education. ...

Jun 20, 2019

HILL CITY- Charles A. Piper, Jr. (Charlie), 88, died Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Charlie was born September 2, 1930 in Cumberland, MD, the son of Charles A. and Christine (Gillette) Piper.  He graduated from Allegany High School in 1948.  In the Fall of 1948 he enrolled at VMI, Virginia Military Institute, and graduated in 1952 with a...