Bessie Lucille Humble
Aug 9, 2017
Bessie Lucille (Price) Humble was born in Sturgis, SD, to Robert A. and Florence B. (Hadley) Price on June 28, 1916. She began life on her dad's ranch and later near his store at Maurine, SD. She attended elementary school at the Red Top School, freshman year at the Fox Ridge Rural School, and three years at Newell High...
Austin Taylor Carson
Aug 8, 2017
Austin Taylor Carson, 27, of Frankfurt, IN, died August 8, 2017, near Tilford, SD.
Austin was born in Indiana to Daniel and Sherrie (Taylor) Carson on April 10, 1990.
Perry William Smith, Jr.
Aug 7, 2017
Perry William Smith, Jr. was born at the family home in New Underwood, SD, on October 17, 1931, to Perry and Amanda (Sattler) Smith. He lived his childhood with his parents and siblings on the ranch in Hereford, SD. Perry attended grade school at Doyle and attended New Underwood High School his freshman year. He served during the Korean...
Cindy Marie Vetter
Aug 6, 2017
Cindy was born June 25, 1964, in Hamilton, MT, to Gary and Barbara (Thornbrugh) Grotte. She grew up in Watford City, ND, and graduated from Watford City High School in 1982. Cindy loved to work and to be around people. She started working in the Park Theater in Watford City at age 12 then worked at the Dahl House...
John Edward Smith
Aug 5, 2017
John Edward Smith, 82, of Rapid City, SD, died August 5, 2017 at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care Center, Sturgis, SD.
John was born in New York to John nd Julia (Vonhagenbach) Smith on June 14, 1935. He was married to Carole (McCoy) Smith.
Mona Jean Huck
Aug 4, 2017
Mona Jean (Fields) Huck, 70, Spearfish, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, at the David M. Dorsett Healthcare in Spearfish. Mona was born, November 28, 1946, in Sturgis, SD, to Harley and Helen (Arndt) Fields. Growing up, she attended Newell public school and was a member of band, chorus, and 4-H. She later attended Parks Business School in Colorado....
Margaret Ann Niles
Aug 4, 2017
Margaret Ann "Maggie" Niles, 61, Norfolk, VA, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, in Sturgis. She was born in Rapid City, SD, and raised in Sturgis and the Camp Creek Ranch near Mud Butte, SD. She graduated from Brown High School and subsequently served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1979. During that time, she met and married...
Johnnie Harold Trussell
Aug 3, 2017
Johnnie Harold Trussell, 67, of Wall, SD, died August 3, 2017 at Regional Hospice House, Rapid City, SD.
Johnnie Harold Trussell was born on his parents' yacht in Southern California near Catalina Island. He grew up to love the ocean, nature, people and animals. When he was fifteen, he accompanied his father, Col. Harold Trussell (U.S. Army),...
Sheila Murray Keller
Aug 3, 2017
Sheila M. (Macdonald) Keller was born August 17, 1931, in Lead, SD. Her parents were William K. and Mary (Hancock) Macdonald. Sheila attended Lead High School. On May 20, 1950, she married LaVern Caldwell. Many years later she would marry Edward Keller. Folks may remember Sheila's smiling face at J.C. Penney's in Deadwood, where she worked for several years....
Laurence Dale Tobin
Aug 2, 2017
Larry Tobin, 67, of Sioux City, IA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Sturgis S.D. Per his wishes, the body was cremated and transported by his sons back home to Sioux City. A memorial service, with celebration of life, love, and Larry's friendship is being arranged at the Missouri River Boat Club on Sept. 2, 2017. His...
Helen Cleo Packer
Aug 2, 2017
Helen was born August 18, 1936, to Delbert and Bernice (Griffith) Day. She moved to Faith, SD, at a young age and attended High School there. On June 21, 1953, Helen married the love of her life, Dale R. Packer, in Sturgis, SD. They shared 54 years together and to their union four children were born; Nadine (Ray) Peek...
James Ronald Ferguson
Aug 1, 2017
James "Buz" Ronald Ferguson was born December 15, 1942, in Gordon, NE, to James and Silvia (Williamson) Ferguson. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1965. He worked as a long haul Truck Driver, Coal Miner, and a Motel Owner. In 1974, he moved to Gillette, WY. In 1982, he bought and operated a motel in Custer,...
Ronald Wayne Huyett
Jul 29, 2017
Ronald, Wayne Huyett, 78, died July 29, 2017 at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Hospita, Fort Meade, SD.
Ronald was born in Kansas to Chester and Margaret (Hughes) Huyett on March 16, 1939. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and is entombed at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.
Wayne Norton Wanhanen
Jul 28, 2017
Wayne N. Wanhanen was born at home in Lead on November 16, 1941, to Swen and Thea (Nelson) Wanhanen. He graduated from Lead High School in 1960, and married his high school sweetheart Kathryn Cone on April 1, 1961. He was the proud dad of 2 daughters, Jodi and Julie, grandpa of Nicki Ryan, Tallea Gallegos, Sarah Shoop, and...
Jason William Bruce
Jul 26, 2017
Jason William Bruce was born April 6, 1979, in Greeley, CO, to John and Susan Bruce. As a child, Jason's family moved around a lot. During his high school years, his family moved to Denton, TX, where he graduated from high school. He also met his future wife, Brandy, and they were married in 2003. They had three children....
Victor Jay Wang
Jul 24, 2017
Vic was born on August 15, 1945, to John and Pearl (McKee) Wang in Murdo, SD. Vic was the 8th child of nine children. Vic grew up on the family farm through his teen years. He worked at the Homestake Mine for a time before he was drafted into the U.S. Army in November of 1965 to 1967; he...
Joyce Marie Bosch
Jul 24, 2017
Joyce was born on January 1, 1963, to Tony and Theresa Rebsom in Dickinson, North Dakota. Joyce worked a wide variety of jobs over the years ranging from a ditch rider, to becoming the "Master Baiter" in the 212 Bait Shop and Sportsman Bar that she owned and operated. She was a truly unique soul who will be remembered...
Willard Leroy Grenz
Jul 24, 2017
Bill was born to Willard and Dorothy (Reinhold) Grenz on June 19, 1950. He married Linda Wilson on May 25, 1969. She was a helpmate, companion and his love for over 49 years. This union was blessed with two loving sons. Bill grew up in Piedmont, SD, where he went to elementary and junior high. He graduated from Sturgis...
Diane Irene Mcclintick
Jul 23, 2017
Diane Irene McClintick (Sanders) was born on March 11, 1948, in Fargo, ND, to John and Ramona (Johnson) Sanders. Diane was the sister to four other siblings, Susan (Sanders) Gross, Wayne Sanders, Brenda (Sanders) Stasko and Sally (Sanders) Moore. She received her high school diploma from Mapleton High School in 1966 and then attended Mayville University to get her...
Betty Lou Chaloupka
Jul 23, 2017
Betty was born January 23, 1929, at Milbank, SD, to Melbourne and Florence (Lindahl) Lewis. She grew up and attended school and graduated from high school. She met Francis Chaloupka and they married June 20, 1950. They moved to Rapid City for Francis' job at Northwestern Bell and Betty worked at Telco Federal Credit Union. She was one of...
