Obituaries

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...

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),...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 22, 2017

Georgine Murial "Jean" Savage, 96, Rapid City, died Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Belle Fourche Health Care Center. Committal services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Survivors include her three children, Linda (Ken) Williams, Apache Junction, AZ, Dave (Shirley) Savage, Whitewood, SD, and Ron Savage, Rapid City, SD; four...

Jul 21, 2017

Fidelia Beatrice Carriers was born June 14, 1922, at Castle Rock, SD, to Alexander and Emelda (Monty) Carriers. She attended country school at Castle Rock. She enjoyed climbing the Castle Rock Butte with her sibling, riding horses on their sheep ranch, and playing piano by ear. She was a member of various groups who played for a lot of...

Jul 21, 2017

Marty was the youngest of seven born to Frank B. and Mabel I. (Beatty) Cooper at Piedmont March 7, 1929. She started school at Piedmont, attended Black Hills Teachers College in Spearfish then taught rural schools for three years in western South Dakota.

She married William J. "Bill" Patterson June 11, 1951. Two children, James (Judy) and...

Jul 20, 2017

Virgil was born August 26, 1935, in Bonita Springs, SD, to Wiley and Katheran (Guthmiller) Bennett. As a child he grew up at Union Center, SD, with his brothers and sisters and he worked with them and their father on the family farm. As an adult he moved away to Sturgis, SD. and was married to his first wife....

Jul 18, 2017

Jean was born December 19, 2017, at Philip, SD, to Gaylord and Marie (Marrington) Hudson. She grew up on the family ranch in the Kirley, SD, area. She attended country school and graduated from Pierre High School. Jean received her teaching certificate from Spearfish Normal and taught school in the Milesville and Hereford areas.

She met Marvin...

Jul 17, 2017

Lillian was the eldest of 9 children born to Rudolf and Amelia (Hintz) Kolb on August 23, 1917, at Date, SD. After graduating from high school, Lillian worked at the Jackson Cafe in Bison, SD. In 1938, she attended Spearfish Teachers College. She taught at Scotch Cap School until 1940, when she received a better offer ( a month)...