Obituaries

Dec 31, 2017

Steven Douglas Messenger, 66, of Burwell, NE, died December 31, 2017 at Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade, SD.

Steve was born in Nebraska to Wallace and Blanche (Johnson) Messenger on January 12, 1951. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and buried at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

Dec 28, 2017

Dorothy Mae Renner Hall, 88, formerly of Moscow, Idaho.

Dorothy Mae Hall died Dec. 28, 2017, in Rapid City, S.D., as a result of a car accident. She was born to Ross Ora Renner and Lydia Mae Wilde Renner on April 19, 1929, in Hyde County, S.D. Mom lived in Moscow most of her life and considered...

Dec 26, 2017

Gina was born to Helga Seidel on June 3, 1957, in Baden-Baden, West Germany. After Helga married Dale Jones, who was stationed at a US army base in Kaiserslautern, Dale adopted Gina in 1959, and she joyfully celebrated that day with him every year. With a younger brother in tow, the family moved back to the States to the...

Dec 23, 2017

To celebrate Darwyn's life. Trucking was his life and his hobby. He always felt he wanted to give people a second chance. Over the years he had many friends in his trucking business and working with his brother, his wife and three children made that the best life. He was a "Truckers Trucker" with over 2 million miles under...

Dec 23, 2017

John was born December 3, 1923, in Newell, SD. weighing only 3lbs when born and living to be 94, he was destined to be great. John served in the U.S. Navy, 1944 to 1946. In 1947, John married Louise Schreiber, and they were married for 67 years until Louise passed away in April 2015. John worked at several jobs...

Dec 22, 2017

Ardis Pearl (Stage) Smiley was born January 9, 1931, in Faith, SD, to Albert and Clyde (Timmons) Stage of Red Owl. On Friday, December 22, 2017, Ardis went to be with the Lord and many of her loved ones who have passed on before her. Gratitude, humor, quick wit, and an easy going nature were present in Ardis's life....

Dec 21, 2017

Gary Lee Glover, 73, of Lead, SD, died December 21, 2017 at his Home.

Gary was born in Texas to Oliver and Madeline (Hammer) Glover on August 7, 1944. He married Leah Delores Bunch on June 19, 1980. Gary served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and is inurned at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis,...

Dec 21, 2017

Constantino Rodriguez Torres, 96, died December 21m 2017 at the State Veterans Home, Hot Springs, SD.

Constantino was born in Puerto Rico, May 26, 1921, to Evaristo Masas and Ramona Rodriguez (Cadiz) Torres. He served in the US Army during World War II and is buried at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

Dec 19, 2017

William Charles Eatherton, 91, of Rapid City died at his home on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. William was born to Fred and Anna (Lubbers) Eatherton on January 11, 1926, at Tyndall, SD. Graveside service will be at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the guidance of Kinkade...

Dec 19, 2017

Patty Lou Christenson, 84, of Sturgis, SD, died December 19, 2017, at Sturgis Regional Hospital.

Patty was born in Kansas on June 19, 1933, to Clifford and Juanita (Brummett) Fisher. She married her husband of 67 years, Wayne Reid Christenson, on  December 17, 1950.

Patty is survived by her son, Mark (Kathy); daughters, Nancy (Randy)...

Dec 18, 2017

Erhart was born May 15, 1927, to Henry Denke and Esther (Eisenbraun) Votroubek of Sturgis. Erhart grew up on the family farm north of Creighton along with his siblings and attended Hammon Country School. Erhart enlisted in the U. S. Army December 22, 1948, and transferred to the U. S. Army Reserve December 22, 1949. He was honorably discharged...

Dec 17, 2017

Cheryl was born September 20, 1959, to Earl and Evelyn (Van Cleave) Cochran in Deadwood, SD. Cheryl was passionate about life, and lived it to the absolute fullest. She loved nothing more than being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and beloved Bulldogs. Cheryl was strong willed and always stood up for what she believed in. Her strength, courage, and...

Dec 17, 2017

Dick was born November 3, 1929, at Danbury, CT, to Paul and Evelyn (Lange) Silvernail. He served in the U.S. Navy as a medic in the Korean War on a medical supply ship. He was presented a Red Cross citation for saving a baby's life while he was a Police Force Officer. Dick was also a representative for Hartford...

Dec 16, 2017

Del Frederick Engel, 65, of Piedmont, SD, died at his home on December 16, 2017.

Del was born in South Dakota on August 25, 1952, to Herbert H. and Leontina (Wudel) Engel. He married Rhonda Schmaus on December 30, 1988..

Dec 13, 2017

Chase was born July 6, 1985, in Gillette, WY, to Monty Clark and Sonja Herren-Clark. He lived in Gillette until he was 2 years old when his family moved to Aladdin, WY. Chase attended Sundance Elementary School, Sheridan Junior High School, and graduated from the Bear Lodge High School in Sundance, WY, class of 2003. While growing up, he...

Dec 11, 2017

William Dale Sherman, 61, of Spearfish, SD, died December 11, 2017 at the VA Black Hills Healthcare Center, Fort Meade, SD.

He was born in Illinois on July 1, 1956, to Lester and Ruth (Speelman) Sherman. He served in US Army and is inurned at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

Dec 11, 2017

Bernice "Bernie" Marie Szymanski was born November 14, 1930, in Campbell County, WY, to Guy and Elaine (Nordgren) Kephart. The family moved to Western South Dakota in 1938, and in 1949, she graduated from Sturgis High School. In 1952, Bernice married George Szymanski at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis with the Rev. C.D. Erskine officiating. Bernice and George...

Dec 7, 2017

Gene V. Albrecht, 85 of Piedmont, died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Fountain Springs Health Care Center in Rapid City. Gene was born May 16, 1932, in Towner, ND, to Bill and Regina (Miller) Albrecht. He was the 5th child of 9 siblings. Gene graduated from high school in 1950 where he was senior class president, state officer in...

Dec 6, 2017

Alvina was born August 26, 1954, in Dalton, NE. She graduated from high school in Ephrata, WA, in 1972. Alvina married Hershal D. Rogers in July of 1973 at Scottsbluff, NE. They divorced in 1993. Alvina belonged to the Black Hills Christian Motorcycle Association. CMA was very dear to her and she held several positions in her service with...

Dec 6, 2017

Preston Michael Oen, 46, of Newcastle, WY, died December 6, 2017, at a friend's home in Sturgis, SD.

Preston was born in Minot ND the youngest child and only son of Einar and Rose(Savelkoul) Oen. He has two sisters Dawn Marie Lakoduk( Pat Moor- head) and Jody Lynn Mattson. He was raised in Burlington ND and at-...