Obituaries

Jan 21, 2026

Joanne Winter Chaser –

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend

Rapid City - Joanne Thompson Winter Chaser, a deeply loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at the age of 86, surrounded by family.

Born on November 6, 1939, in McCook, Nebraska, Joanne was the second of four...

Apr 23, 2026

Jeanne Marie Peck, 71, passed away at Monument Health-Rapid City Hospital on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Jeanne was born on March 17, 1955, to Marvin and Phyllis (Potter) Peck.  She was raised in Rapid City and attended Lincoln and Horace Mann Schools as well as Black Hills Works. Jeanne loved Camp Friendship and participating in Special Olympics. She was employed at...

Apr 23, 2026

William “Bill” Anthony Muldoon, 73, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

He was born May 30, 1952, to Henry and Esther Muldoon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Immediately after completing high school, he served in the U.S. Navy and following his service to the armed forces, he worked in construction, carpentry,...

Apr 22, 2026

Mariann Gunhilda (Nackerud) Averill, 87, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 22, 2026, at St. Martin’s Village in Rapid City, SD.

Mariann was born on December 17, 1938, in Walnut Grove, MN, to Rolf and Bernita (Olson) Nackerud. She graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1957. During her teenage years, she worked...

Apr 17, 2026

Rapid City, SD — Annette Kulesza, 91, was born August 10, 1934, in Villisca, Iowa, to Samuel Spargur and Rachel Spargur (Sawyer). She passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her residence.

Annette Marie Spargur and Charles Dean “Bud” Kulesza were married on July 10, 1953, in Rapid City, South Dakota. They celebrated 72 years of marriage last summer.

Annette...

Apr 16, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Van Loan, of Belmont, California, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2026, in Palo Alto, California. He was 84.

Joe was born on February 25, 1942, to Evert and Rachael Van Loan in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was raised in a loving family and attended Catholic schools, graduating in 1960. He went on to study at the South...

Apr 16, 2026

David Johnson Noble, 89, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026. 

A memorial obituary is being created and services will be announced.

Apr 16, 2026

Linda Kaye Plett, age 68, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on April 16th, 2026.

She was born on September 13th, 1957 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada to Clyde Hurtig and Rose Kmiecik. She grew up in Rapid Valley, SD and graduated from Central High School. She went on to have a fulfilling career in IT, including serving the State of...

2026

Ronald Joseph Wood, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at V.A. Black Hills Healthcare – Ft. Meade.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 20, at 6:00 p.m., at American Legion Post 315, 730 Briggs St., in Box Elder.

Funeral Services will be at 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 21, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Visitation will...

Apr 13, 2026

Rapid City - Jerri “JJ” Doud, 54, died Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Jerri Jo (Barry) Doud (JJ) was born July 30 1971... transition took place on April 13, 2026 pain free

Happy and Grateful to be her mother, Carol Fisher Engel said she came into this world in 45 minutes and never slowed down!!

As...

Apr 11, 2026

Emma Jane King, 100, previously of Rapid City passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, in home hospice in Ventura, CA. Emma was born March 1, 1926, in Miller, SD, the fourth child of Louis and Neva (ADAMS) Wilson.

She graduated from high school in 1944. She volunteered for the Nursing Corps, was accepted, and began training in Sioux Falls, SD. She...

Apr 9, 2026

Betty Ebel Daly, 84, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Fountain Springs Healthcare in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Betty was born on August 9, 1941, in Hazen, North Dakota, to John and Ella Baszler. She was the youngest of six children, growing up surrounded by family, love, and strong values that she carried with her throughout her life. She...

Apr 9, 2026

RAPID CITY - Douglas Morgan Karns age 77 passed away on April 9 , 2026.

Doug was born June 15, 1948, in Enid, Oklahoma to Homer “Runt” & Margorie Karns. As a youth Doug was active in sports, excelling in baseball and football. In 1966, Doug played American Legion for Enid’s Post 4 as a catcher and helped lead the team...

Apr 8, 2026

Mary Ann (Mickey) Schmitz, 93, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully April 8th, 2026, at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City.

Mary Ann (Mickey) Schmitz was born to Allan and Amanda (Raabe) Johnston October 13, 1932, in Rapid City, South Dakota. She was the youngest sister to two brothers, Mose and Blaine and two sisters Janice and Kathleen. Born and...

Apr 7, 2026

Patricia “Patti” Ann O’Connor, age 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Patti was born on September 3, 1940 to Mildred Ann (Curtis) and James John Murphy in Independence, Iowa. Patti, her parents, and her beloved sister, Kathleen, subsequently moved with their parents to Elk Point, South Dakota, where the family ran a...

Apr 7, 2026

Mary Lee Smith (Mari Lee), 88 passed away on April 7, 2026 at Avantara St. Cloud Nursing Facility.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 09:30am on Monday, April 13, 2026 at St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church in Rapid City, SD. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at the Mountain View Cemetery in Keystone, SD.

Mary...

Apr 6, 2026

Mildred Hamm, 95, of Hill City, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at Monument Health – Custer Hospital. Mildred was born on August 18, 1930, in Camp Crook, SD to Edgar and Dorris (Elliott) Coffield.

She spent most of her life as a resident of Hill City and graduated from Hill City High School and later attended college where she earned...

Apr 1, 2026

Rapid City – Reuben Eggers, 92, died April 1, 2026 in Rapid City. He was born May 27, 1933 in Colo, Iowa. There will be a Private Family Only Burial Service later. He served in the Air Force. Arrangements with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Mar 30, 2026

Rapid City – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene P. “Beno” Weisbeck, who departed this life peacefully on March 30, 2026 at his home with his family. Eugene was born on February 8, 1945 in Hague, North Dakota to Herman and Marie (Schall) Weisbeck.

Eugene was raised on a farm in Herreid, South Dakota, the...

Mar 29, 2026

Sara Lee Broer, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, just days after celebrating her 90th birthday.

Sara was born on March 21, 1936, in Huron, South Dakota, to Howard and Bessie Shober. She grew up in Huron and graduated from Huron High School. She went on to attend the University of South Dakota, where she earned her teaching...