Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

Gillette resident Glenn R. Gilbert, 69, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, of renal cancer.

He was born June 16, 1948, to Lloyd and Viola Tomason Gilbert in Burke, South Dakota.

His childhood was spent on the family farm in Gregory, South Dakota. He graduated from Gregory High school in 1966, and went into the Navy...

Oct 28, 2017

Cheryl was born August 24, 1929, in Henry, SD, to Clifford Glidden and Arlene (Aldous) Glidden. She graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 1947 and prior to marrying the love of her life, Thomas W. Richards on September 5, 1948, she worked at the Bell Telephone Office and Creamery. Once married, they moved to the Trojan/Lead area and...

Oct 26, 2017

Arvid Edward Brown, 67, of Rapid City, SD, died October 26, 2017 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Ed was born in Ohio to Richard Carlyle and Irene Marcella (Martin) Brown on May 20, 1950. He was married to Bonita Lynne Fiester. Ed served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and is buried at Black Hills...

Oct 26, 2017

Herman was born, January 27, 1939, in Kilgore, TX, to Wiley B. and Opal (Price) Perry. In 1949, his family moved to Sydney, NE, and then in 1960, he moved to Hot Springs. He married Lisa Schroth in 1963, and in 1969, the couple bought one-half interest in the 7-11 ranch where they worked and resided ever since. Herman...

Oct 25, 2017

Donald was born the only son of Donald LaVar and Betty (Moore) Clyne on April 13, 1954, Don had to contend with three sisters. Don grew up in Nampa, ID, where he attended Nampa High School. He enjoyed driving fast cars, and riding bulls in high school rodeo club. It was in Nampa where he met his first wife....

Oct 25, 2017

Pat was born on May 4, 1951, in Deadwood, SD, to James E. Beck and Helen E. Beck. He was a twin to a sister, Patti. He attended Deadwood public School and graduated in May of 1969. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on February 24, 1970, and was honorably discharged on December 4, 1973. Pat worked at Homestake...

Oct 21, 2017

Ila Marie (Meginness) Aldren was born January 24, 1941, in Eagle Butte, SD, to Ed & Ione Meginness. She married Richard Aldren, Sr. June 9, 1959. They raised 1 son and 3 daughters in Rapid City, SD, where she and her husband ranched for many years until his death. During this time, she also gained an Associate in Business....

Oct 12, 2017

Sharon was born September 9, 1940, in Ennis, MT, to John W. and Corinne A. (Elllefson) Schmidt. She grew up in Marcus on the family ranch where she lived with her parents and her brother, Jerry. She attended country school, taught by her mother. She stayed with her grandparents so she could attend high school in Sturgis, graduating in...

Oct 12, 2017

Junior was born March 26, 1923, at Spearfish, SD, to Nels and Katrina (Evers) Andersen. He grew up in Spearfish and graduated from Spearfish High School. Junior married Betty J. Bell on May 31, 1942. He worked at the Spearfish Co-op as a licensed cream tester, ice cream maker, and cheese and butter maker. Junior served his country honorably...

Oct 12, 2017

Candyce L. (Wallen) Otteson, age 59, formerly of Clark, passed away at her home in Sturgis, SD on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 . A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Furness Funeral Home Chapel of Clark, SD with Pastor Mark Tracy officiating. Interment will follow at Clark Center Lutheran Cemetery....

Oct 11, 2017

Mark was born April 19, 1954, in Luverne, MN, the second of five children born to James and Patricia (Walsh) Devinney. Mark grew up in Hardwick, MN, until the family moved. Mark graduated from high school in 1972 from Willmar Senior High School, Willmar, MN. Upon graduation, Mark enlisted in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged after...

Oct 10, 2017

Dale was born March 31, 1958, in Sturgis, SD, to Marvin J. and Helmi V. (Johnson) Wolff. He grew up in Whitewood and attended school in Whitewood and Sturgis, finally obtaining his GED. Dale spent many years working for the Burlington Northern Railroad in Wyoming. He eventually left his job on a medical discharge. Dale was a strong, independent...

Oct 10, 2017

Delbert was born November 8, 1954, at Belle Fourche, SD, to Delmar and Jeanette (Walloth) Brink. He was raised at the home place at Fairpoint, SD, and attended country school there. He graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 1973. Delbert owned and drove trucks for many years. He loved flying, racing, hunting, animals, and camping. He was known...

Oct 9, 2017

Melvin E. Shuck, 89, was born July 1, 1928, in Callaway, NE, and died of a glioblastoma October 9, 2017, at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade. His parents, Fred Willis and Sylvia Belle (Rife) Shuck moved to Lantry, SD, when he was nine months old. Melvin graduated from Eagle Butte High School in 1946 and served in...

Oct 8, 2017

Bonnie was born May 5, 1935, to Clifford "Bud" and Minnie (McKee) Jordan in Armour, SD. Bonnie was born the fourth of eight children. For a while, the family farmed around Armour until Clifford contracted tuberculosis. At this time, the family made their way to Arizona for Clifford's health. However, being away from family was too difficult so they...

Oct 7, 2017

Benny was born to George and Mary Goldade on June 9, 1937 at Glencross, SD. He married Betty Aubuchon on November 17, 1955, and to this union came 5 children; Rose, Cindy, Benny, Sandy and Scott. Benny was a Drywall Contractor for most of his life. Bernard Joseph "Benny" Goldade, 80 of Rapid City, died Saturday, October 7, 2017...

Oct 7, 2017

Jimmy Dean McCrary, 65, of Sturgis, SD, died October 7, 2017, at Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade, SD.

Jimmy was born in Texas to Oris and Mary  9Larson 0 McCrary on July 16, 1952. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and is buried at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

Oct 6, 2017

Dan was born April 21, 1947, in Gregory, SD, son of Ferdinand S. and Joyce Ann (Christensen) Keith. Dan attended school in Gregory, graduating in 1965. Dan was a proud member of the Gregory Gorillas basketball team when they played in the South Dakota State A Basketball Tournament in 1963. In his youth, Dan stayed busy hunting the surrounding...

Oct 5, 2017

Sheryl was born January 6, 1949, during the "blizzard of 49," at home in Minnesela, SD, to Garrett and Marietta (Alexander) Kimball. She married David Hunter November 29, 1969, in Newell, SD. Through this union of 48 years were born three wonderful children. Sheryl worked as a dental assistant for 25 years and was very active in the First...

Oct 3, 2017

Buddy Gene Freidel was born September 30, 1966, to Howard and Jackie (Rollins) Freidel in Missoula, Montana. Buddy grew up in Black Hawk, S.D. In 1985 he graduated from Rapid City Central High School. Shortly after graduating he entered the Army where spent four years. Buddy enjoyed hunting which he often did with his father and brother. He and...