Obituaries

Sep 28, 2018

Chris was born to Charles Mechling and Mary Jensen on March 3, 1932, in Faith. The family lived in Sturgis from 1938-1941, moved to California to work in the shipyards during WWII, and finally back to Sturgis in 1947. After graduating from Sturgis High School, Chris served in the Korean War from 1950-1952. After the war, he attended Black...

Sep 28, 2018

Warren James "Sonny" Christoffersen was born September 27, 1942, in St. Paul, MN, to Warren and Orilee, and was the eldest of 4 boys. He finished high school at 17, joined the U.S. Army as a combat engineer, and was stationed in West Germany and Alaska. After being discharged, he returned to St. Paul, MN, where he married Susan...

Sep 27, 2018

LOIS A. COWEN, 88

Pierre, SD

Lois A. Cowen, 88, of Pierre, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Avera Maryhouse Nursing Home in Pierre.

A memorial service will be...

Sep 26, 2018

Marlene was born in 1938 in Süpplingen, Germany. Born to Richard and Viktoria Kania, she was one of eleven children. Marlene immigrated to the United States and settled in Denton, TX. While living in Denton, she met and married Arthur Ketterling in 1959. Throughout the marriage, Marlene and Art had two children: a son, Larry Ketterling, and a daughter,...

Sep 25, 2018

Amanda Sue Lemoine was born September 19, 1970, in Baton Rouge, LA. She moved with her family to Newcastle, WY, in 1986 and graduated from Newcastle High School in 1988. She attended college at the University of Wyoming. Amanda began working for First Western Bank in September 1997 and had been a loyal employee for 21 years, most recently...

Sep 25, 2018

Victoria (Vicky) Mae Klar-Loomis, 68, of Rapid City, SD, passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2018, after a battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Victoria was born in Wisonsin to Jack and June (Engstad) Klar on August 17, 1950.

She was married to Tom Loomis.

Sep 24, 2018

Marty was born November 23, 1959, in Faith, SD, to Avin and JoAnne (Anderson) Martin.  Marty grew up in Eagle Butte, SD, then made homes in Wellington, TX, Aberdeen, and Fort Pierre, SD, before returning to make his home in Eagle Butte for his remaining years.

Marty was blessed with four sons, two daughters, and 13 grandchildren.  ...

Sep 23, 2018

Sandy was born to Shirley and Lloyd Nohava on October 5, 1963, in Sturgis. She lived the majority of her life in Sturgis along with her older brothers, Allen and Randy. Sandy married Mike Shinost in 1983. To this marriage they had Holly. In 1994, Marty and Sandy welcomed Beth into the world. Sandy enjoyed working for her parents,...

Sep 23, 2018

Dino James DiGiacomo, Hot Springs, South Dakota, was born in Dearborn, Michigan, January 20, 1947, the son of Italian immigrants. Dino was a man of passion, living every day to the fullest and inspiring others. As a teen, to the consternation of his mother, he hitchhiked to the Black Hills, drawn by his love of Crazy Horse and western...

Sep 22, 2018

Karen Marsden-Keyser was born to Harold and Audrey Hood on November 14, 1943, in Alliance, NE. She grew up on a wheat farm where she learned to love nature, flowers, and animals. She graduated from Gordon High School in 1961 and attended National College of Business to study secretarial sciences. In Rapid City, she met K.C. Marsden of Wall,...

Sep 22, 2018

Stanley E. Crowder, 83, passed away September 22, 2018 in Gillette. Full obituary is pending.

Sep 22, 2018

Jack R. Webster passed away peacefully Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Weston County Manor in Newcastle, WY.

Jack was born June 2, 1927 in Sierra Madre, CA to Tasker and Virena (Renftle) Webster. When he was eight months old the family moved to Waldon, CO. Jack spent his childhood...

Sep 21, 2018

Clifford Bruce Gordanier, 77, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at Fort Meade VA Medical Center. Clifford was born June 4, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Ben and Juanita (Wallace) Gordanier. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War Era. Clifford is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Gordanier; son, Joel Gordanier; brother, Paul...

Sep 21, 2018

Jon H. Fair, 69, formerly of Elgin, Illinois passed away September 21, 2018 at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous five year battle with Parkinson Plus. He was born June 1, 1949 in Elgin, Illinois, graduating from Larkin High School in 1967. Jon is the beloved husband of Cheryl(nee Sullivan) for 46 years; loving father of Jennifer...

Sep 18, 2018

Edith C. Wright, 89, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Rose (Darryl) Kooiman, Theresa (Gerald) Denny, and Sandra Wright; daughter-in-law, Patrice Wright; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren;  two great-great grandchildren; and a special nephew, Russell. Edith is preceded in death by her parents, John and Alvina (Haukaas) Dillon;...

Sep 18, 2018

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Conrad 'Con' Comer of Spearfish, SD, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. Con was born August 10, 1950, in Deadwood, SD, to Cecil and Dolores Comer. Con attended school in Pluma, Rapid City, and Deadwood. Con graduated from Deadwood High School in 1968. It was during high school that Con met...

Sep 17, 2018

Bruce Walter Frederick, 70, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at Fort Meade VA Hospice. Bruce was born in Tokyo, Japan on November 28, 1947 to Bernard and Greta (Powell) Frederick. He joined the US Army in July of 1967 and proudly served for four years during the Vietnam Era. Bruce is survived by his wife, Janet A. Jones;...

Sep 17, 2018

Norma Jean (Palmer) Van Sickel was born in Faith, SD, on June 28, 1931, to Grace Alverda (Murphy) Palmer and LeRoy Vern Palmer. She was 1 of 12 children, growing up in the Red Owl, SD, area. Jean married Gale "Jack" Van Sickel on January 17, 1948. They lived most of their lives around Faith and Sturgis, SD, areas....

Sep 16, 2018

Love you Mom,

Mom went to sleep on Earth and woke up in Heaven with Dad...

Geraldine Nall, also known as Mom, Geri, or Tiny to friends and family, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2018.  Geri was born September 3, 1921, in Faith, SD to Helen Wilson Lackey. Geri attended Faith schools, graduated from...

Sep 16, 2018

Darwin Beastrom, 88, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his home in Summerset. He was born on May 27, 1930 in Ellsworth, Wisconsin to William and Hilda (Burki) Beastrom. Darwin is survived by his brothers, William Beastrom, Mason Beastrom, and Boyd Beastrom; sister, Carol Copper; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,...