Obituaries

Aug 25, 2017

Tom was born February 23, 1943, in Mitchell, SD, to Byron and Vera Parsons. He lived his childhood in Woonsocket, SD. Tom attended school in Woonsocket, SD, and Lemmon SD. In 1960, Tom joined the US Navy where he traveled the world sailing and serving in the Pacific on the USS Pine Island until his honorable discharge in 1964....

Aug 24, 2017

After a courageous battle with cancer, Michelle Militello left this world from the comfort of her home on August 24, 2017. Michelle was born in Cobourge, Ontario, and came to the United States as a young child. She spent her childhood in Michigan, graduating from Evart High School in 1976. After high school, she had two children, Kevin and...

Aug 24, 2017

Joe was born June 17, 1958, to Jim and Doris Schaffer in Mitchell, SD. He graduated high school in 1976 and then completed the Culinary Arts program at MAVTS. Joe married Brenda Bollinger in Sturgis on June 22, 1985. He was a chef in Yankton, Jacksonville, FL, and the Sluice Restaurant in Spearfish. He worked in numerous food venues...

Aug 23, 2017

Larry was born in Yankton, SD, on February 22, 1936, to Joseph and Helen (Schneider) Bride. Larry was the middle child of five siblings ~ the late Patricia Kreber, Joe Bride, Dave Bride, and the late Kathie Grooms. Larry grew up farming in the Missouri River Valley and attended country schools from 1st-8th grades. He then went on to...

Aug 22, 2017

Quinn was born October 7, 1986, in Shannon County, SD. He was adopted by Bob and Peggy Schleuning. Quinn grew up and attended school in Sturgis until his senior year. He then moved to Gillette. Quinn liked basketball, baseball, and football and participated in those sports as he grew up. He worked the past several years in construction. Quinn...

Aug 22, 2017

Connie was born January 3, 1948, in Greeley, CO to Wilhelm and Edna Mae (Meads) Wonenberg. Her most rewarding job was working at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood as a CNA. She loved taking care of her resident's. And was able to keep her mom and Aunt Marge at their homes and care for them until their...

Aug 20, 2017

The world of antique motorcycling mourns the loss of one of their most beloved and respected personalities. With his parents by his side, Lonnie Isam, Jr. quietly lost his long and hard-fought battle with cancer on August 20, 2017 at his home in Sturgis, South Dakota. Born May 7, 1969 in Edmonds, Washington and raised as the only child...

Aug 20, 2017

Reverend Donald Earle Hadrick, 83, of Boulder Canyon, SD, passed away August 20, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Earlier in the day, Don celebrated his 57th wedding anniversary with his wife, Jean. Don was born February 15, 1934, near Faulkton, SD, to Louis and Bertha (Elliott) Hadrick. He grew up on the farm but left at a...

Aug 20, 2017

Eugene "Gene" Carl Rottenbucher was born January13, 1935, at 4:00 a.m. to Jake and Margaret Rottenbucher at Carl Gerber's home on the kitchen table. He died August 20, 2017. Gene was raised on a ranch in Cedar Canyon, SD. One of his most memorable experiences was breaking a horse his dad gave him named Peco. He was scared to...

Aug 15, 2017

William Ernest Schulz, 62, of Sturgis, SD, died August 15, 2017 at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD.

William was born in California to Ernest Nevin and Margaret Mary (Linder) Schulz on April 3, 1955. He served in US Navy and is buried at Black Hills National Cemetery , Sturgis, SD.

Aug 13, 2017

Clifford Bruce Brownen, 77, of Oklahoma City, OK, died August 13, 2017 in Sturgis, SD.

Clifford was born in Oklahoma to Carroll Otto and Geneva Anna (Boyle) Brownen on December 9, 1939. He married Janice Virginia (Buck) Brownen on September 2, 1960.

Aug 12, 2017

Cole Dorus Bertolotto was born December 2, 1998, in Rapid City, SD, to Jason and Connie Jo (Maier) Bertolotto. He grew up with his parents in Piedmont, SD. He attended grade school in Piedmont, Junior High at Sturgis Middle School, and high school at Sturgis Brown. Cole proudly graduated with the Class of 2017. From a very young age,...

Aug 12, 2017

Heinrich "Henry" Hermann Scherer passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was born September 10, 1927, in Selby, SD, to Heinrich and Christine (Schaack) Scherer. He entered the US Army as a "farmer general" and served in the Philippines during World War II. He tried his hand at several occupations and worked at Homestake Mine until he was disabled...

Aug 11, 2017

Robert Cleveland "Bob" Smiley was born May 4, 1925, in Belle Fourche, the third son of Artemas and Hilda (Satter) Smiley. His mother died of diphtheria when Bob was 16 months old, and Harry and Gertie (Simons) White, Red Owl, lovingly raised him as their foster son. Bob attended his first seven years of grade school at Red Owl...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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....