Obituaries

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...

Jun 17, 2019

ROCHFORD | Mary E. "Betty" Schiefer, 89, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Custer Regional Senior Care.

Betty was born on Feb. 6, 1930, to Raymond E. and Anna (Thompson) Johnston in Scottsbluff, NE.

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Jun 17, 2019

RAPID CITY | Roger Dean Dubs, 74, died June 17, 2019, in a vehicle accident near Buffalo, WY.

He was born to Alfred and Elsie (Lekness) Dubs in Freeman. He graduated from Menno High School in 1962. He married...

Jun 16, 2019

Memorial Obituary for Norma Jean Sullivan for Wednesday, June 19

Rapid City – Norma Jean Sullivan, 91, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Fountain Springs Health Care Center.

Norma Jean Hebner was born August 25, 1927 at Avon, SD to William and...

Jun 15, 2019

Thomas Howard Naasz was born in Mitchell, SD to Howard and Mary Ann Naasz. Tom and his siblings Julie, Nancy, and Steve grew up in Rapid City, SD.

Throughout his life, Tom demonstrated a love of sports. His greatest love being football. He loved watching football, excelled playing it, and was a dedicated and passionate coach.

Jun 13, 2019

RAPID CITY | Shawn Wilbur "Dog" Moore, 39, died Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Shawn was born in Rapid City to Steven and Pamela Moore. He was known for his genuinely contagious smile and laid back personality. Shawn was incredibly...

Jun 10, 2019

Louis R. Kunde, of Rapid City, died in Billings, Montana on Monday, June 10, 2019.

He was born at home in Hosmer, South Dakota on December 12, 1932 to Arthur L. and Ernestine (Stabbe) Kunde.

Louis grew up in Hosmer, graduating from Hosmer High School in 1950 and immediately joined the U. S. Army, being...

Jun 10, 2019

Eleanor H. Kath, 95, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Rapid City Regional Home Health Plus Hospice House.

She was born to John and Clara Schlotfeldt on December 10, 1923 and grew up on a farm near Lidgerwood, ND.

Eleanor...

Jun 8, 2019

Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of Kenneth John Vallette, 51, on June 8,2019 in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Kenneth/Ken/Kenny (and even Kip for a spell in the 80's), was born on January 5, 1968 to proud parents Robert and Jaydene (Trone) Vallette.

Ken grew up in Rapid City and from an early age could...

Jun 8, 2019

McKinney, TX - Joey G. Dobyns, 64 died at his residence.

Graveside service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, June 18 at Mt. View Cemetery, Rapid City.

Arrangements with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.