Obituaries

Apr 27, 2026

Sonja Love, 49, of Rapid City, passed away surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of her life will be 10:00am Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Fountain Springs Church 2100 North Plaza Dr. Rapid City, SD 57702. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church.She was born on October 3, 1976, in...

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 28, 2026

Family graveside service will be held at a later date at the Schafer Cemetery.

Apr 27, 2026

Donna Kaye Bland (Diedtrich), 1946-2026, of Rapid City, SD, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Berthoud, CO. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted educator whose life reflected a deep love for God and for the students she served.

Donna Kaye Bland (Diedtrich) was born on September 5, 1946, in Mobridge, SD, to Alma...

Apr 26, 2026

Rapid City – Jerold “Jerry” Perrett, 87, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Clarkson Healthcare Center.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 7 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

The Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Friday, May 8 at Crossroads Wesleyan Church and the Burial Service will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Arrangements will be handled...

Apr 26, 2026

Sharyl Ann Glader, 76, Rapid City, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at her home.

Sharyl was born May 22, 1949 in Lincoln, NE to Leonard and Margaret Walla, the second born of four children. She graduated from Rapid City High School in 1968. She attended SDSM&T where she was a...

Apr 24, 2026

Connie Petersen passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, after a short stay at the Hospice House in Rapid City. Her family and friends will remember her always as a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, cousin, niece, and friend. Connie was born to Ray and Maxine Rezek on August 30, 1950, in Burke SD. After her younger sister Cathy was...

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...