Obituaries

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 10, 2026

The Rev. Dr. Richard “Mitch” Ludwig Behringer, age 83, of Hill City, SD, quietly passed from this life to eternal life on January 10, 2026, in his beloved log cabin in the woods. He was born in Chicago on December 10, 1942, son of the late Ludwig and Martha Behringer, in Evanston, Illinois. Mitch graduated from High School in Chicago,...

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

Mildred E. Kraemer, 102, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Hot Springs, SD.  Mildred will be laid to rest privately at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis.

A memorial obituary is being created and will be posted.

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...

Jan 18, 2026

Jason Boustead, age 50, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in Rapid City, South Dakota, just two days before his birthday. He was born on January 20, 1975, in Superior, Wisconsin.

He loved his kids, Katie and Logan Allgood.

Jason is survived by his father, Scott Boustead; his stepfather, Dennis Martin; his brother, Zachary...

Jan 17, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rae Livermont passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1933, in Rosebud, SD, the second of six children, to Gladys Martha (Redmond) Livermont and Joseph Erickson Livermont.

In 1940, Joe and Gladys purchased land in Wanblee on the Pine Ridge Reservation and started a cattle ranch. Jackie told many...

Jan 17, 2026

Frederick Lee Heffron, 81, passed away at home in Rapid City on January 17, 2026. A graveside service will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery on January 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Jan 16, 2026

Lonald R. Meister, affectionately known as Lonnie or Lon, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 72.

Lon was an excellent mechanic who could fix just about anything. When fixing things, Lon was known to complain a bit—a trait that became part of his reputation. Gruff by nature, he never hesitated to let...

Jan 15, 2026

Jack Lee Carper, 77, passed away at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City on January 15, 2026. No services are planned and a scattering of ashes will take place privately.

Jan 13, 2026

Roy Dean Fuhrer, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veteran's Home in Hot Springs. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Black Hills National Cemetery. A funeral procession will depart from Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m.

Roy...

Jan 12, 2026

Donald V. Barnett passed away January 12th, 2026, at Pelican Pointe Health & Rehabilitation (Windsor, CO) after a brief battle with metastasized melanoma cancer. He was 83. Born on October 26th, 1942, in Hot Springs, SD, to parents Vern V. Barnett and Ruby B. (Dyer) Barnett, Don graduated from Rapid City High School (Rapid City, SD) in 1960. During...

Jan 8, 2026

Gerald Lee Murner, 80, of Rapid City, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026.  Private cremation will take place and no public services are planned at this time.

Jan 5, 2026

STURGIS - Pat A. Tines, 81, Sturgis, fought a courageous 8-year battle from a life altering stroke and passed away Monday Jan 5, 2026, at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital.

Pat was born December 6, 1944, in Rapid City, SD, the oldest child of Wayne and Effie Sherwood.

Early in Pat's childhood her family moved to...

Jan 5, 2026

RAPID CITY - Bonita J. Evans (Kieffer), age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Bonnie was born on May 15, 1938, to Ferdinand and Mary (Raga) Kieffer. She was raised on a farm, where she learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance alongside her brothers and sisters—values that shaped her throughout her...

Jan 3, 2026

Annice Elizabeth Hook, age 102, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Monument Health Hospice House.

Annice was born on January 31, 1923, in Sturgis, Kentucky, to Roland and Catherine (Carter) Dorris. She attended school in Clarksville, Tennessee, graduated from high school in Fargo, North Dakota, and later attended business college. It was during...