Obituaries

Nov 29, 2016

John William Jordan, 72, Sturgis, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Sturgis Regional Hospital. John was born June 18, 1944, in Wagner, SD, to Clifford and Mini Jordan, the youngest of seven children. Soon after John's birth, his father was diagnosed with tuberculosis. The family farm near Armor, SD, was sold, and like a scene out of the Grapes...

Nov 29, 2016

Stephen M. Gowan was born on October 24, 1947 to Raymond L. Gowan and Marjorie Nelson in Hamburg, Iowa. He passed on November 29th, 2016 in Sturgis South Dakota.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and ex-wife Deborah Lee Gowan. He is survived by his significant other Nancy Smith, daughter; Stephenie Pena and grandson, Lincoln...

Nov 28, 2016

Maria Angelina Parsons, 81, Sturgis, left on her journey to heaven, November 28, 2016, following complications from surgery. "Angie" was born November 20, 1935, in Safford, AZ, to Pedro and Carlota Campos. She lived in Safford until moving to Tucson, AZ, to attend St. Mary's School of Nursing. In 1958, she met the man of her dreams, Airman Second...

Nov 26, 2016

Ruth Elaine Christensen was born September 22, 1928, the 2nd child of Hans Peter and June Nina Christensen in Hemingford, Nebraska. Ruth completed the Christensen family of four. She had one sister, Ellen Christensen. Six short months later, after she was born, the family moved to Berea, NE. Growing up on the family ranch in the 1930's Ruth learned,...

Nov 25, 2016

Joseph was born August 30, 1966, in Minneapolis, MN, to Eugene and Joan (Beer) Johengen. In December of 1987, he joined the US Air Force. Ellsworth AFB was his first and only duty post for 20 of his 21 years, with the exception of one year in Korea and various deployments around the world. Joseph retired from the Air...

Nov 23, 2016

Mark "Mac" Bell was born July 13, 1936, in Dallas, SD, to Elmer and Hazel (Brumbaugh) Bell. Mark was stationed at Portsmouth AFB, New Hampshire, and served in the Korean War as an Aircraft Radio Repairman. Following his honorable discharge, he married his wife of 58 years, Priscilla Frasch from Bonesteel, SD, on November 26, 1958. Mac retired from...

Nov 22, 2016

Pamela Alene Thornburg, 59, of Rapid City, SD, died at her home on November 22, 2016.

Pamela was born in South Dakota to Lyle E. and Virginia (Kite) Larson on July 8, 1957.

Nov 19, 2016

Carol was born November 20, 1942, in Sturgis, SD, to Kennard and Hazel (Arneson) Hart. She grew up in Sturgis. Carol married James "Edsell" Roe in Sturgis in 1960. She lived, laughed, and loved. Carol was tender with her listening ear, gracious with her giving heart, and loving with unconditional love. She did not judge others, but accepted them...

Nov 19, 2016

Jessie Irene Cress was born on October 7, 1920, in Dalzell, SD, to William and Etta Cress. Her family moved to Dalzell and began farming. Jessie went to school in Dalzell, Wasta, and New Underwood High School. Jessie was united in marriage to Robert Strong on November 13, 1937, in Buffalo, SD. They lived near Union Center until 1955....

Nov 18, 2016

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Nov 13, 2016

Joseph "Bill" Andrews, 89 of Sturgis, passed away November 13, 2016, at Sturgis Regional Hospital. He was a kind and gentle soul who had been in failing health for several weeks and was comforted by his son. Bill was born in Lead, SD, on September 20, 1927, to Nina Leona and John Henry Andrews. He attended Lead High School...

Nov 13, 2016

Leora May (Bierman) Burgee was born May 15, 1924, to Fred and Bertha (Jost) Bierman. Leora was born on the family homestead near Isabel, SD, and was the fourth child of six born into her family. She, along with her siblings, attended the Bloom school from the 1st grade to the 9th grade. After completing the 9th grade, Leora...

Nov 12, 2016

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Nov 12, 2016

Juanita was born June 1, 1931, in Sylva, NC, to Frankie (Creasman) and James Gibbs. She moved to Washington where she completed her schooling. A very big influence in Juanita's upbringing was her Aunt Minnie, she taught her about the Lord and to always trust his guidance. She stayed in-touch with Aunt Minnie until her own passing. She was...

Nov 11, 2016

Harold Dale Jones was born at a maternity home in Sturgis, SD, on December 22, 1936, to Darrell C. "Buster" Jones and Luberta Dow Jones. He joined an older brother, Bobby, and later his little sister, Ida Mae, joined the family. His parents ranched near Stoneville, SD. His father was also a musician, and Dale went to his first...

Nov 10, 2016

Theoda Marie Burleson was born February 21, 1955 to Ted and Donna Elliott, in Newcastle. She lived and grew up with her parents, and sister Pam, on the family ranch west of Newcastle. She attended the Fairview country school until 7th grade. Then continuing school and graduating from Newcastle High School in 1973.

She met and married...

Nov 8, 2016

Maxine "Mac Marty was born March 15, 1925, near Dupree, SD, to Jesse and Anna (Hovland) Wells. When Maxine was a child, her family moved from South Dakota to Arkansas. She spent her youth growing up near Fifty Six, Arkansas, where she attended grade school and high school and was an outstanding athlete at both baseball and basketball. She...

Nov 7, 2016

Archie Edward Filley, 77, Newcastle, WY, died, Monday, November 7, 2016, after a five-year battle with T-Cell Lymphoma. Archie passed surrounded by his family in his home. Archie was born May 19, 1939, in Gardiner, MT, and graduated from Fergus Falls, MN, High School in 1957. He attended North Dakota State University for a short time before entering the...

Nov 7, 2016

Donna was born October 20, 1929, in Sturgis, SD, to Theadore and Sarah (Rogers) Barden. She grew up and attended school in Sturgis. Donna married Victor "Vic" Greenwaldt in Sturgis on August 25, 1948. They lived on a farm near Nisland for a few years and later moved back to Sturgis. Donna worked as a bookkeeper with her husband...

Nov 7, 2016

Booge was born November 28, 1931, at Cedar Canyon, SD, to Elmer A. and Lela Pearl (Bushong) Lemmel. He herded sheep for the McGuirers, mined copper at Butte, MT, and joined the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, he worked at the Homestake mine in Lead. Later, he worked for area ranchers in the Faith Country and also...