Obituaries

Jul 22, 2018

June was born June 3, 1940, in Newell, SD, to John and Helen (Kumpula) Korpi. She graduated from Lead High School in 1958 and received her teaching degree from Black Hills State College. Her heart has always been in the Black Hills, and on July 16, 1960, she married the love of her life, David William Treber, in Lead,...

Jul 21, 2018

Ike was born July 27, 1947, in Kingsport, TN, to Maurice and Gertrude "Judy" Eixenberger. When he was two, they moved briefly to Belle Fourche, SD, before settling in Sturgis, SD. He graduated from Sturgis High School in 1965. In 1970, he married Glenda Brown. The two of them welcomed their son, Jason. They were subsequently divorced. In 1978,...

Jul 20, 2018

Denise was born April 20, 1970, in Watertown and was brought home on June 15, 1970, by Jerry and Linda Ross, who legally adopted her on February 22, 1971. Jerry's work for Norwest Bank led the family to move around the state. Denise grew up in Mobridge, Aberdeen, Gregory, and Chamberlain, and the family frequently visited Sturgis, where Jerry...

Jul 19, 2018

Katherine Ann Roberts, 61, of Rapid City, SD, died July 19, 2018 at her home.

Katherine was born in Illinois to Alex and Charlotte Mary (Watrobka) Kazmierczak on September 11, 1956.

She married Dennis Roberts on October 11, 1975.

Jul 17, 2018

Thomas was born on December 4, 1944, in Deadwood, S. D. to Wayne and Louise Reed. Wayne passed away in 1945. Louise married Keith McKay in 1952 and Keith became the best dad a boy could ever have. Tom graduated from Sturgis High school and USD, Vermillion. He retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Road in 2008. He...

Jul 16, 2018

Hilton Conrad Beiro, 75, of Sturgis, SD, died July 16, 2018 at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Hospital, Ft. Meade, SD.

Hilton was born in San Diego, CA, to Rene and Billie (Rawlins) Beiro.

He was married to Cynthia Lee (Schaeffer) Beiro.

Jul 16, 2018

After an afternoon of gospel music sung to him by his family and friends, Chris Fritz passed away peacefully at the young age of 85 on Monday, July 16, 2018, at Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City, SD. Christian Adam Fritz was born December 8, 1932, at Mound City, SD, to Jacob and Maria (Mary Huber) Fritz. Chris...

Jul 15, 2018

Everett Glen Kessler, 94 of Buffalo, WY, passed away July 15, 2018, at the Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. Glen was born September 21, 1923, in Okaton, SD, to Harvey and Nellie (Cox) Kessler. He was born premature and his older sister, Lorraine, gave him the nickname "Tiny" when she said "what a Tiny baby." That name followed...

Jul 15, 2018

Leslie "Les" Remington was born February 21, 1953, in Newport, RI, to Leslie and Shirley (Blake) Remington. On December 8, 1972, he married Ruby Richard. To this union were born two daughters, Autumn and Cody. He enjoyed listening to music, camping and fishing, cooking, and CB radios. He loved working on cars and watching NASCAR races. Les's favorite holiday...

Jul 15, 2018

Buddy Dwayne Nelson, 61, of Sturgis, SD, died July 15, 2018.

Buddy was born in Arkansas to Richard D, and Donna Mae (Price) Nelson on May 19, 1957.

Jul 14, 2018

William Dedrich Parsons, 82, Sturgis, died Saturday, July 14, 2018, at his home in Sturgis. Bill was born July 12, 1936, at Egan, SD, with a special twinkle in his eyes. He was raised by Claude and Anne Parsons in the eastern part of South Dakota. He joined the United States Air Force in 1955 and retired as Master...

Jul 13, 2018

Paul "Bud" Eugene Kieffer was born April 11, 1929, at Rockerville, SD. His parents were Fernan Kieffer and Mary (Raga) Kieffer. Paul attended elementary school at Pine Grove School at Rockerville and graduated from Rapid City High School in 1948. He then moved to the Sturgis area along the Belle Fourche River, 20 miles east of Sturgis. Paul worked...

Jul 12, 2018

Timothy James Ulrich was born March 10, 1982, at Deadwood, SD, to his loving parents, Herb and Nancy (Garrett) Ulrich. He was an older brother to his sister and best friend, Jeanny Mae Ulrich. Tim graduated from Sturgis High School in 2000 and spent years making many friends wherever he worked. Timmy was always happy. He will be missed...

Jul 11, 2018

Robert L. Pich, 89, was born May 24, 1929, on his parents farm 11 miles west of Martin, S.D., (a half mile west of Swett). He died at the Black Hills Hospice House in Rapid City, July 11, 2018, after a courageous battle with lung cancer although he never smoked. Bob was a farmer and rancher all of his...

Jul 10, 2018

Herbert Francis Ryan, 76, of Custer, SD, died at his home on July 10, 2018.

Herbert was born in Rhode Island to Charles f. and Lillian M. (Bromley) Ryan on March 9, 1942.

He married Margaret Ann (Schacter) Ryan on February 23, 1985.

Jul 10, 2018

Thomas Ronald Faltynowicz, 54, Belle Fourche, passed away, Tuesday July 10, 2018, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Thomas was born in North Dakota to Thomas and Erma (Johnson) Faltynowicz on April 1, 1964. A memorial Graveside service will be held Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Viewfield Cemetery near New Underwood, SD.

Jul 10, 2018

Larry Lee Calvert, 84, of Charlo, MT, died suddenly July 10, 2018, near Sturgis, SD.

Larry was born in Indiana to Eugene and Olive (Huffman) Calvert.

He was married to Anna (Connor) Calvert.

Jul 9, 2018

Willis L. Arnold, Jr., was born and raised in Townville, Penn., where he was owner and operator of the Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home for 50 years. Willis was a veteran of WWII and recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Medal for his actions in the Pacific in 1944. Willis, of Spearfish, passed from this life...

Jul 7, 2018

Dean Arnold Vetter June 21, 1937 July 7, 2018 Dean Arnold Vetter was born June 21, 1937, in Burtrum, MN, to Adam and Laura (Shinabarger) Vetter. When Dean was starting school, Adam decided to move his family to his home town, Bison, SD. Dean graduated from Bison High School in 1955. After high school, he worked construction in Minnesota....

Jul 7, 2018

Grace Elizabeth Glos, 54, of Sturgis, SD, died July 7, 2018, as the result of an automobile accident.

Grace was born in Vermont to Robert and Eva (Lafoe) Joyce.

She was married to Ronald Gloss on February 14, 1993. Ronald preceded her in death.