Obituaries

Feb 22, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Olson (Hall) passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on August 11, 1944, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Clifford and Mildred Hall, joining her brother, Bob. She grew up in Rapid City, where she cherished spending time horseback riding and exploring Canyon Lake Heights and Cleghorn Canyon with her brother—memories...

Feb 20, 2026

Donald Thomas Rice was born July 15, 1934 at 11:05 am by Dr. Radusch at the old wooden Rapid City Hospital off 8th Street to Alvilda, ”Willie” (Anderson) and John Lewis Rice. He passed into the arms of our Lord Jesus on February 20, 2026, with family near at Westhills Village. He is survived by his wife Phyllis (Luedtke), his...

Feb 19, 2026

Rapid City – Lavona Radke, 77, died Thursday, February 19, 2026 at a Hospital in Denver, CO.

She was born in Ridgeview, SD on Friday, February 27, 1948. She attended grade school and high school in Eagle Butte, SD, and then attended the University of Sioux Falls. She married Robert Harold Radke on September 28, 1974 in Sioux Falls, SD. Robert...

Feb 19, 2026

Barbara Anne Conley, 90, passed away on February 19, 2026, at Monument Home Health Plus Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

Barb was born at home on November 24, 1935, to Rev. William G. and Lurline C. (Reynolds) Barr in Corsicana, TX. She graduated from Beaumont High School, Beaumont, TX, in 1953.

On December 28, 1955, she married Paul Henry Conley in...

Feb 12, 2026

Lois Louise Arneson-Meyer, 67, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on February 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 12, 1958 to Jim and Virginia ‘Ruth’ Laughtland in Anchorage, AK.

Lois was a remarkable woman, strong, intelligent, and deeply compassionate. She lived her life with purpose, kindness, and a steady devotion to helping others...

Feb 7, 2026

Gilbert Urban LeCompte, born on February 25, 1944, in Fort Yates, North Dakota, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Anaheim, California. A devoted husband, son, and friend.

Gilbert was a proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, serving from May 21, 1963, to October 20, 1967. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal in recognition of his commitment...

Feb 6, 2026

Rapid City – Laurel Susan Brown, 69, died Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

She was born May 7, 1956 in Rapid City, SD to Arnold and Florence (Schlimgen) Brown. She attended school in Rapid City and graduated from Rapid City Stevens High School in 1974. She then attended South Dakota School of Mines and...

Feb 4, 2026

James (Jim) William Dark, Summerset, SD (formerly of Sundance, Wyoming), passed away on February 4th, 2026, at Ft. Meade Veteran’s Hospital in Sturgis, with his wife Donna by his side.

Jim was born on September 6, 1947, in Nevada, Missouri, to Clarence and Wilma (Wallis) Dark. He grew up on a farm near Metz, Missouri where he learned to love the...

Feb 4, 2026

On Wednesday February 4th, 2026, Robert Jack Williams of Rapid City, died at the age of 96. He was born on April 26, 1929, in Nevada City, California, to Jack and Elizabeth (Shaw) Williams and grew up in Nevada City. He graduated from San Diego City College with a degree in Business.

Bob enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948,...

Jan 31, 2026

Dennis E. Neiger, 79, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Avantara Saint Cloud.

Dennis was born March 24, 1946 in Aberdeen, SD, the oldest of Arlo and Dorothy (Angerhofer) Neiger.

Dennis was raised in Mansfield, SD and graduated from Warner, SD. After graduation he worked on the family farm. In 1970 he met the love of his life, Shirley Roemmich and...

Jan 31, 2026

Teresa Lynne Nothem, age 65, of Rapid City, South Dakota, will be remembered for her strength, generosity, and unwavering sense of self. Teresa was born on November 15, 1960, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Larry and Eileen Sheehy, who preceded her in death. After a courageous 10-year battle with cancer, Teresa faced her journey with remarkable determination, resilience, and honesty.

Teresa was...

Jan 30, 2026

RAPID CITY – Beverly J. Osheim, 93, died Friday, January 30, 2026.

Beverly was born on October 4, 1932, in Loomis, South Dakota, to Percy and Cheryl (Walker) Bock. Her family lived in the Mitchell area before moving to Vancouver, Washington. In 1944, they relocated to Rapid City, where Bev graduated from Rapid City High School.

She went on to pursue a...

Jan 29, 2026

Jimmy (Jim) Lane Nelson, 66, passed away on January 29, 2026.

Jim was born to Bernard and Ardath (Gough) Nelson of Dell Rapids, SD on April 2, 1959. Jim spent his childhood school years attending the School for the Blind in Aberdeen. He spent many summers selling produce from his family’s home in Dell Rapids and was proud of the work...

Jan 27, 2026

Robert Wayne ‘Bob’ Buchanan, beloved husband, father, Grandpa, brother, woodworker, and toymaker, passed away in his home Tuesday, January 27th, 2026.

He is survived by his wife Kathrine, their children Matthew (Megan), Joshua (Dierdra), and Amanda (Mark), their grandchildren David, Abigail, Mason, Tyler, Natalya, and siblings Paul Buchanan, Kenny Buchanan, Patricia Hart, and Ruth Rave.

Robert Buchanan was born, the third of...

Jan 27, 2026

Mildred Eileen Kraemer passed away in Hot Springs, S.D. on January 27, 2026, 17 days shy of her 103rd birthday. Mildred was a long-time resident of Rapid City with her husband, Ray J. Kraemer.

She was born on February 13, 1923 in New York City to Fred and Louise Fetterroll. Mildred grew up in New York City, where her parents operated...

Jan 27, 2026

RAPID CITY – David R. Guiser, 90, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Westhills Village Healthcare.

David was born on April 17, 1935 at Quinn, SD. He was the son of Paul and Mae (McGregor) Guiser. He grew up in the Quinn, Martin, and Rapid City area, attending several country schools around Quinn and the Quinn grade school through the eighth...

Jan 25, 2026

Jeffrey Leon Beach, 60, of Rapid City, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Monument Health Rapid City.

Jeff was born on March 10, 1965, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Thomas and Lois (Williams) Beach. He was the youngest of six children and carried that role proudly throughout his life.

Jeff was well known for his quick wit and natural ability...

Jan 21, 2026

Rapid City - Mary Wagner, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by her beloved husband and their six children who loved her deeply. She was born on November 13, 1942, in Linton, North Dakota, to Lorenz and Anna Mary (Malsom) Deisz, who raised her in the Catholic faith and with strong values of kindness and devotion...

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...

Jan 19, 2026

Irene Rose Welsh passed away January 19, 2026. She was born in April of 1923 to Peter J. Welsh and Rosa (Simon) Welsh, at their homestead near Owanka, South Dakota.

Irene studied in a one room school house, attended high school in New Underwood, followed by instruction at the National College of Business in Rapid City. Passing...