Obituaries

Jul 17, 2016

John Alexander Hayes, Rapid City, SD, left this earth too early on July 17, 2016.

John was born to Robert Fitzgerald and Tiffany (Robinson) Hayes on July 17, 2016. His parents placed him for buried at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, D.

Jul 17, 2016

Judith Anne Welch, 77, of Osage, WY, died  July 17, 2016.

Judith Anne "Judi" Red Bear Welch, was born May 22, 1938 and married Russ Jay Welch (1938-2007) in 1968. She is buried with her husband at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

Jul 15, 2016

George Daniel Levin, 95, long time area farmer, rancher & political activist passed away at Sturgis Regional Senior Care on July 15, 2016. George was born in Sturgis, SD, on July 4, 1921, to Daniel & Dorothy Levin of Hereford, SD. It took him many years to realize that everyone was not celebrating his birthday on July 4. George...

Jul 15, 2016

Virginia was born September 19, 1933, on the farm near Rhame, ND, to Albert and Cyrilla (Heying) Schaefer. She attended school at Harper County School until graduating the 8th grade and worked on the family farm. Virginia married Art Grenstiner at Rhame, ND, on October 6, 1953. They moved to Deadwood, SD, in 1954 where Virginia was a devoted...

Jul 14, 2016

Jeffery Lynn Mathies, 48, of Rapid City, SD, died July 14, 2016 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Jeffery was born in Oregon to Jim and Betty Lou (Lee) Mathies on October 27, 1967.

Jul 14, 2016

Paul Glenn Baker was born in Sturgis, SD, December 8, 1947, to Glenn and Holly (Howie) Baker. In his younger years, he enjoyed high school wrestling, steer wrestling, 4-H, and loved driving his Cyclone. He attended both SDSU and BHSU before becoming a full time rancher. He married Gloria Ann Weber of Dickinson, ND, September 20, 1974. They had...

Jul 13, 2016

Noreen was born March 12, 1934, to Victor and Jennie (Hentila) Kosola on the farm at Horse Creek attended by a midwife. She weighed 3 pounds and for the first few weeks of life was kept in a shoebox by the stove. Noreen joined siblings, Ione, Howard, Hazel, Harold, and Marvin. She attended grade school at the Winkler School...

Jul 12, 2016

Annabel Grace Luze, 75, "Turtle Woman," Midaxi Wiash, Deadwood, SD, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at home peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Traditional Wake services will be held Friday, July 15, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at Johnny Bird Memorial Hall in Four Bears, ND. Visitation will be Monday, July 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at...

Jul 11, 2016

Cecil Eugene Remington was born April 16, 1928, to Earl and Elsie (Pugh) Remington at their ranch near Fairpoint, SD. He attended grade school at the Atall School through 8th grade. Cecil then worked with his dad on the family ranch. As a young lad, he worked with his dad for the WPA. He herded sheep for the neighbors...

Jul 10, 2016

Frank was born August 12, 1951, in Tipperary, Ireland, at Sean Ross Crea Abbey. He was adopted by Judge J. Casey Walsh of St. Louis, MO. Frank became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1957. He grew up in St. Louis, and upon graduation, enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. Frank proudly served his country in the Vietnam War....

Jul 9, 2016

Jessica Irene Blue Coat was born to Lorna Blue Coat on November 17, 1977. Jess was recently diagnosed with cancer. She passed away on July 9, 2016, with Keith and Deb lovingly by her side. Jessica attended the School for the Deaf from 1983 until she was enrolled at Black Hills Special Services in 1991. Jess has lived with...

Jul 7, 2016

Max was born May 27, 1935, in Coyville, KS, to Joseph and Alpha (Bentley) Marr. While still in Nursery School, he met the young lady that would become his wife, Janice Williams. They dated all through High School and they married on April 11, 1954, at Elko, NV. They were married 62 years and together for 77. Max served...

Jul 7, 2016

Ruth Elaine Friese Simon, was born May 15, 1925, in Wolsey, SD. to Harold and Korea (Leonard) Friese. Ruth was raised in Wolsey along with her brother, Duane Friese. She graduated from Wolsey High School and in 1947 she graduated from nursing school in Huron, SD. As a nurse, she met her future husband who was a patient in...

Jul 7, 2016

Gene Garrett Jacoby, 82, Sturgis, SD, died July 7, 2016 at Fort Meade VA Hospital, Fort Meade, SD.

Gene was born in South Dakota to George and Hazel (Garrett) Jacoby on August 23, 1933. He is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and is buried at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

Jul 4, 2016

Joyce Josephine (Goetzelmann) Medley was born in Chicago, IL, on March 19, 1933. After graduating from high school, she married George Medley and they embarked on a life in the US Air Force. Their last posting was to Ellsworth AFB, where she and George fell in love with the Black Hills. They decided Rapid City would be the ideal...

Jul 2, 2016

Florence was born August 20, 1911, to John and Mamie (Weiss) Determan in Paxton, SD. She married Victor George Karrels on November 16, 1932, and moved into the Karrels family home on the ranch in Bear Butte Valley near Sturgis, SD. She lived at the ranch until 1981 when she moved into Sturgis. Florence was a member of the...

Jul 1, 2016

Rebekah Lynn (personal spelling), 43, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2016. She is sitting with her Grandpa Wayne Chord, her "Partner," having coffee with him once again. She was born on July 16, 1972 in Omaha, NE. Rebekah married Bill Clemons on April 6, 2001, and together they had the pride and joys of her life, her son,...

Jun 30, 2016

Marie was born August 19, 1922, in Valentine, NE, to Barney and Adeline DeNaeyer. She attended school in Valentine, NE. Marie worked as a waitress before her marriage to Ralph Duane Koss. After she married, she was self-employed as an Avon representative for many years. She was a member of St John's Episcopal Church in Valentine and served as...

Jun 25, 2016

Cora was born in Iola, Kansas, to Lewis and Emmaline Seals on November 8, 1938. Cora later married Wendell Sowers and was married to him for 23 years. They had four children: Richard, Ronald, Randall, and Sharon. Cora then married Wilbur Liston and spent several years in Union Center, Sturgis, and then later Yuma, Arizona. Cora loved spending time...

Jun 25, 2016

Joe was born December 5, 1926, to Thomas and Helen (McIlvenna) Kribell, the youngest of 9 children in Alcester, SD, and grew up on a farm near Beresford, SD. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and proudly served during WWII. At the end of the war, he returned to farming near Beresford. On...