Obituaries

Jun 18, 2017

Margery Ione Bunney was born February 2, 1930, in Arlington, SD, to Clarence "Mike" Friedel and Abbie (Coy) Friedel. Margery attended elementary school in Wolsey and high school in Newell, SD. Margery married Frederick Bunney and they made their home in Newell. Margery and her husband owned and operated Bunney's Cleaners. After her husband's death, Margery worked at the...

Jun 18, 2017

Efstathia Elainie Ioanna Ackles-of Hill City, SD, passed peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Rapid City Hospice House with her family by her side. Efstathia was born on July 9, 1947 to James and Efstathia (Tgiros) Plympton in Charles City, Iowa. Efstathia was a beloved mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Ron (Jennifer) Alcott of Culpepper,...

Jun 17, 2017

Joseph Paul Hogan (aka Dog), 48, of Rapid City, SD, passed on June 17, 2017 at his home in Rapid City, SD.

Joseph was born in South Dakota to Paul and Willma (Major) Hogan. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Rapd City, SD.

Jun 16, 2017

Lyle Fay Martin was born March 26, 1926, in Erwin, SD, to Joseph and Hannah (Munger) Martin. His father was an Irish orphan who came out west on an orphan train, and Fr. Lyle spent many years searching for his ancestors. After graduation in 1944, he enlisted in the US Army, and his very first combat experience was in...

Jun 16, 2017

Bob was born September 29, 1946, at Sundance, Wyoming, to Wesley and Dorothy Stallbaum. Bob retired from the Ft. Meade Fire Department as a captain in 1999. He loved motorcycles, fishing, woodworking, and visiting with friends and family. He was an avid pool player and he never met a stranger. Robert Louis Johnston, 70, Sturgis, died Friday, June 16,...

Jun 14, 2017

Ramsey Lee Kendall was born in Westover, SD, to Nordine and Carrie (Smith) Kendall on January 16, 1931. As a youngster, he moved to Custer where he graduated high school, achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout, and joined the Custer National Guard in 1947 at the young age of 16. In August of 1950, his unit was alerted...

Jun 13, 2017

Bonnie Coleman-Herrmann, 74, was born December 23, 1942, near Seneca, SD. She passed away June 13, 2017, at Henderson, NV. Plans for services are for November 4, 2017, at Spearfish, SD.

Jun 12, 2017

Brenda Mae Cline, 56, of Gillette, WY, passed away on June 12, 2017.

Jun 12, 2017

Jans Gustav Melby was born November 29, 1963, in Fargo, ND, to Peter and Carole Melby. In his early years, the family lived in Minnesota where Jans enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, and living life to its fullest. The Melby family moved to Pierre, SD, in 1976 where Jans graduated from Riggs High School in 1982. Jans' teen years were filled...

Jun 9, 2017

John was born in Sturgis, SD, June 30, 1962, to William and Ella Jane (Alexander) O'Grady. John attended grade school at the Plainview School, St. Francis, and Metishigoshe School. He went to high school at St. Martin's Academy, Rapid City, SD, and graduated in 1980. He was a longtime rancher until health concerns caused him to retire in 2012....

Jun 8, 2017

Marlene Ann "Molly" Haivala was born on October 31, 1939, to Nick and Addeline Mackey at Buffalo, SD. She attended Lone Mountain and Buffalo elementary schools and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1958. She married Leonard (Lenny) Haivala on August 10, 1958, and they were married 49 years when Lenny passed away in 2007. Marlene and Lenny had...

Jun 7, 2017

Bernice Stephenson Stewart, born in Kansas City, Kan. Dec. 20, 1942 departed this earth on June 7, 2017 in Sturgis, S.D.

She was a resident of Nevada since 1982 and a Pahrump resident since 2005. Bernice did volunteer work for the American Red Cross, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and Sexual Assault Support Services in Reno, Nev....

Jun 6, 2017

Richard F. Feiok, 93, Sturgis, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at his residence. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 12, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Sturgis with Rev. John Fries officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. Richard was born May 14, 1924, at Tripp, SD, to Dr. Richard and...

Jun 6, 2017

Paul Halick Pierson, 90, of Hot Springs, SD, died June 6, 2017 at the State Veterans Home, Hot Springs, SD.

Paul was born in Nebraska to William Vicen Allen and Violet Etta (Canaday) Pierson on March 24, 1927. He was married to Eileen Deloris Tenney (1929-2014) and served in the US Army in World War II. They...

Jun 5, 2017

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Jun 4, 2017

Jerry was born September 19, 1955, at Rapid City, SD, to Clarence E. and Patricia A. (Kammerer) Roth. He grew up on Elk Creek and moved to Boulder Canyon at a young age. He went to school in Boulder Canyon. After his parents death the kids moved to Oshkosh, WI. They lived there four years before moving back to...

Jun 3, 2017

Alice was given life by her Creator and was born September 17, 1919, at Gorman, SD, to Henry A. and Mabel (Warn) Hagny. She grew up near Gettysburg. Alice was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Alice married Harold B. Iversen March 23, 1941, at Harrold, SD, and God blessed them with three children; Barbara, Greg, and Gretchen....

Jun 3, 2017

Jeffery James Harrington, 60, of Deadwood, SD, died at his home on June 3, 2017.

Jeffery was born in South Dakota to James and Kathleen (Keel) Harrington.

Jun 3, 2017

Doris Ethel Ingalls was born November 7, 1938, in Sturgis, SD. Her parents were Wayne and Doris (Allen) Palmer. Ethel grew up in the Red Owl area. She spent a lot of time in the sheep wagon with her mother watching over the sheep and riding her horse. Her mother would get up early to check on the sheep....

May 29, 2017

Ronald Lawrence Snyder, 62, of Spearfish, SD, died May 29, 2017, at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD.

Ronald was born in South Dakota to Stewart and Cora Jean (Ward) Snyder on June 25, 1954. He was married to Tammy (Keller) Snyder.