Obituaries

Jan 28, 2019

Lora Crouch, 60, of Belle Fourche, SD, lost her battle with cancer on January 28, 2019, at Rapid City Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. Lora was born August 30, 1958, in McVille, ND, to Bernice (Trostad) and Samuel Samuelson. Lora went to school in Warwick/Devils Lake, ND. She was a cheerleader. She graduated from high school in 1976....

Jan 27, 2019

"I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing" - Herman Melville. Joan Arline Barnhart was born in Flint, MI, on October 17, 1927, to Victor and Letha Barnhart. As a young woman, she met and married her surviving husband of 74 years, Paul Priest, after he returned from...

Jan 27, 2019

William "Bill" Lewis, 54, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospice House.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:30 pm, Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Weber house.  Please contact an immediate family member if you plan on attending.

Jan 27, 2019

Steven Ray Ehrich, 65, of Piedmont, SD, formerly of Ismay, MT, passed away on January 27, 2019. Steve donated his body for research at Mayo Clinic. He made this his gift to help others. Born in 1953 in Aberdeen, SD, Steve was the son of the late Robert Ehrich and Lorraine (Fuss) Ehrich. His love and memory will forever...

Jan 27, 2019

Richard "Rick" Owen Gorman was born December 27, 1951, to Owen and Joan (Hurley) Gorman in Sturgis, SD. He graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 1970. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed in San Diego, CA. After receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to Sturgis and went to work for the SD Department...

Jan 26, 2019

Kenneth was born February 4, 1927, in Grandma Mailloux's house in Rapid City, SD. He was one of seven children of Napoleon and Bernice Mailloux, along with six other siblings, Dale, Jack, Lynn, Duane, Betty, and Shirley. This young family experienced all the events that took place during the 30s. Times were tough for everyone in those days; hand-me-downs...

Jan 26, 2019

Gloria Ann Lewis, 78, passed away January 26, 2019 at Belle Fourche Healthcare Center.

Cremation has taken place and per Gloria's request no services will be held.

Jan 26, 2019

Mae Anna Strohschein, 88, of Newell, SD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Mae was born March 16, 1930, to Amel and Anna Flaigg on the Flaigg Homestead near Hoover, SD. She joined 7 brothers and 2 sisters. Mae attended country school and talked often of riding her horse into a cold east wind, uphill. She would...

Jan 25, 2019

Karen Sue Bryan, born January 1, 1955, died unexpectedly January 25, 2019. She was born in Belle Fourche, SD, to Dorwin and Hope Weiss. She was the third of four siblings. She graduated nursing school in Rapid City in 1982 and went on to become a certified nurse practitioner. She is survived by four children. Shohn (Jimmy) Humphrey of...

Jan 24, 2019

Lottie Anna Chamberlain was born February 7, 1922, to Edward and Daisy Chamberlain. Lottie had four older sisters: Evelyn, Vivian, Lola, and Josephine. After marrying Arthur Ray Morgan in Vermillion, SD, they settled in Sturgis, SD, around 1951. Lottie had many careers throughout her life. She worked at Spic and Span Cleaners, was a telephone operator, clerked at the...

Jan 23, 2019

Marjorie was born to the late Roy and Cynthia MacDuffee, December 19, 1938, in Johnsburg, NY. Marjie graduated from Rapid City High School in 1955. She married Paul Kenefick in the same year of her graduation. Marjorie had many passions including debating politics, animals, and most of all, the love of her family. She was known for laughing often,...

Jan 23, 2019

Shaine Coty Boeckmann was born January 26, 1987, in Tucson, AZ, to Joel and Diana (Merrick) Boeckmann. He was a gifted artist, drawing and painting. He was a talented wood-worker, making many beautiful pieces of furniture for his friends and family. Shaine worked in construction as a sub-contractor. Shaine, 31, Sturgis, SD, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at his...

Jan 21, 2019

Born in Coquille, OR, Dekki Moate was the eldest daughter of Audrey Alta and George David Moate. She was loved by both parents, though they separated early in her life. At nine, when Audrey tragically disappeared, she and her younger brother, George, went to live with their father.  This loss marked Dekki, leading her on a path of service...

Jan 21, 2019

On January 21, 2019, Kris lost the hard fought battle to cancer.

Kris will be remembered for his carefree, fun-loving, and adventurous ways. He loved spending time with his children Jarod and Davina as well as his wife Jenn Tyre. Kris had a passion for his dogs Cena & Hazel along with hiking, working out at the...

Jan 20, 2019

Robert "Bob" Earle, 73, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on October 6, 1945 to Robert and Virginia (Chase) Earle. He grew up and attended school in Brockton.  After high school he went on to receive a degree in agriculture from Stockbridge School of Agriculture in...

Jan 16, 2019

Sally Huber, 57, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at her home in Rapid City.

She was born June 13, 1961 in Pierre, SD and adopted by Les and Myrtle (Harris) Dawson. Sally grew up and attended school in Hill City. She later moved to Rapid City where she married Alvin Huber.

Sally loved drawing,...

Jan 15, 2019

Joseph C. Dunham, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Jan 14, 2019

Evelyn was born May 20, 1916, to Hulda (Zimbleman) and George Salmen on a farm near Fullerton, ND. She attended the Fullerton Consolidated School through her junior year and then attended Oakes High School, graduating in 1934. She graduated from the Normal Industrial College in Ellendale, ND. She taught eight years in rural one-room schools in North & South...

Jan 14, 2019

Greg was born to Ezra and Betty (Seitz) Pauley on May 11, 1952, at St. John's Hospital in Rapid City. His childhood was spent outside Vale, on the farm homesteaded by his grandfather, George Seitz. During those years Greg learned about lambing ewes, raising crops, and maintaining a strong work ethic. Greg attended elementary school in Vale, but his...

Jan 14, 2019

Rose (Pollat) VanCleave, 90, passed away peacefully in Rapid City on January 14, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

Rose was born on June 27, 1928 to Frank and Anna Pollat in Newcastle, Wyoming.  Rose was one of nine children, so needless to say, there are many stories of all the adventures they had together...