Obituaries

Jan 6, 2018

Joyce was born January 31, 1945, in Deadwood, SD, to Ina and Edwin Dahlquist. Joyce married Sherman Orr on November 12, 1961, in Sturgis. Joyce will be remembered by her family for her quirky sense of humor. She loved to tell her grandchildren silly stories that always made them laugh. She will also be remembered for her unique Christmas...

Jan 5, 2018

Vesta Mae (Blair) Cha was born on September 28, 1925, at Tilford, South Dakota to John and Lois (Lamberton) Blair. She grew up on a ranch near Tilford with her older brother, Calvin, and her older sister, Lucile. Vesta graduated from Sturgis High School in 1943, and then attended a business college in Rapid City. She was baptized and...

Jan 4, 2018

Mary was born in Rotan, TX, on October 9, 1952, the second child of six of Eugene and Margaret (Margie Bethel) Webb. As a little child, her family moved to Fort Morgan, CO, where her last four siblings joined the family. Mary graduated from Ft. Morgan High School in 1970 and attended Morgan Community College part-time while working full...

Jan 4, 2018

Tarrie was born Valentine's day, 1960, to James and Merne (Jones) Gibson. She traveled as a child with her Air Force family, extensively, before landing in Lingle, WY, after her father retired. She always loved a good time with her family and friends. After retiring in 2010, she and her husband, Monte, traveled the United States, RVing. After diagnosis...

Jan 4, 2018

Edward Carl Witte, 79, died January 4, 2018 at Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade, SD.

Eddie was born in Nebraska to Edward and Lucille (Anthens) Witte. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and is inurned at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

Jan 3, 2018

Verla June Cushing, 93, of Sturgis, SD, died January 3, 2018 at the Belle Fourche Healthcare Community.

Verla was born in South Dakota to Mark and Lucy (Jones) Cushing. She is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, Spearfish, SD.

Jan 3, 2018

In Loving Memory Theodore Wynant

Born April 1, 1944 Klamath Falls, Oregon

Passed Away January 3, 2018 Rapid City, South Dakota

Graveside Service Friday, January 12, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Black Hills National Cemetery Sturgis, South Dakota

Officiant Father Bill Zandri...

Jan 3, 2018

James Edward Bradley was born April 2, 1933, in Wessington Springs, SD, to Donald and Florence (Krog) Bradley. Jim grew up in Wessington Springs where he attended school until he went into the Air Force where he stayed for three years. After returning from the Air Force, Jim lived in Montana where he met his wife, Theresa. The couple...

Jan 2, 2018

Robert "Bob" Roy Waddington was born January 26, 1933, to Robert C. Waddington and Gertrude D. Rada in Lead, SD. The family moved to Hill City in 1939. Bob started working in the timber at an early age and put himself through high school cutting and hauling posts. On January 28, 1953, he married Deloris Ann Kester. He was...

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...