Obituaries

Sep 7, 2024

Richard Lee Bracha, Jr, 61, Deadwood, SD passed away at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center on September 7, 2024. There will be a private family inurnment at Black Hills National Cemetery. The family will host a celebration of life at a later date.

Richard was born February 28, 1963 at Deadwood, SD to Richard and Marjo (Tietz)...

Sep 5, 2024

Judith "Judy" (Otterberg) Brink passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long brave battle with cancer, on September 5th, 2024.

Judy was born to Roy and Beneta (Stevens) Otterberg on February 3rd, 1943 in Elgin, North Dakota. She had one brother, John Otterberg and they were both raised in Lemmon, South Dakota. Judy graduated...

Sep 5, 2024

Jon Kevin Baker

September 13, 1962-September 5, 2024

We love and miss him very much.   He will never be forgotten.

Jon Kevin Baker, 61, passed away September 5, 2024 at his home in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was 61 years old with a birthday September 13.

Born September 13, 1962,...

Sep 1, 2024

On the bright and sunny morning of September 1, 2024, Otis Charles Griffith (age 77) of Moorcroft, Wyoming was welcomed into the arms of Jesus with his devoted wife, Linda, of nearly 56 years at his side.

The oldest of three children, he was born to Lyle and Juanita (Deeder) Griffith in Gillette, Wyoming. He grew up...

Aug 28, 2024

Patrick Mark Walsh, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on August 28, 2024 at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis, South Dakota, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 25, 1941 in Rapid City, SD to Margaret and Mark Walsh.

Pat was the third oldest of seven...

Aug 24, 2024

Joseph B. Garry of Whitewood, fulfilled his life's work and completed his final project just before dawn on Saturday August 24th, 2024.

Joe was constantly in motion, always investigating ways to improve his home, his surroundings and himself. His interests were many and his bookshelves lined with titles about engineering, architecture, politics, nature,...

Aug 21, 2024

SCOTT ALAN SKINNER

Born June 16, 1959, at Sturgis Memorial Hospital.  Scott passed away at the University of Nebraska Medical Center on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

A celebration of Scott's life and memorial slideshow will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at the Sturgis Brewing Company, 600 Anna St., Sturgis, SD.

Aug 20, 2024

Paul J. Frey, age 79, Sturgis, SD passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Paul John Frey was born on July 17, 1945 near Sturgis, SD, to Frank G. Frey and Marie A. (Baker) Frey.   He was raised on a farm near Bear Butte.  Paul attended and graduated from Sturgis Brown High School.  Paul...

Aug 19, 2024

Dale Bernard Hafner of Goodyear, Arizona died on August 19, 2024 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born on January 14, 1941 in Belle Fourche, SD to Woodrow W. Hafner and Mildred Ann Winnette. Dale relocated to Phoenix with his family as a teenager and attended Phoenix Union High School. He was married to Ruth Ann (Murphy) Hafner on February...

Aug 17, 2024

Andrew Alvin Aronson Sr., affectionately known as "Andy" to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on May 19, 1934, in Blair, Nebraska, Andy grew up in Magnolia, Iowa, as one of eight siblings. His upbringing in a large family fostered a strong sense of resourcefulness and the playful,...

Aug 17, 2024

Bobbie Faye (Brownlow) Wilson, was born December 26, 1932 in Daugherty, TX, the daughter of Emory Isaac (Buck) and Faye (Russell) Brownlow. She went to be with Jesus at home with her loving family by her side on August 17th 2024.

She was rich with aunts, uncles, and cousins. The families moved to Hereford, TX in 1946.  ...

Aug 16, 2024

Curt was born in Rushville, NE, on April 3, 1943, to Enoch Samuel Ginn (1915-2001) and Pauline Elnor Lembrich Ginn (1918-2001).  Curt passed away Aug 16, 2024, at his home in Rapid City, SD.

Curt had two siblings, Elnor (1937-2019) and husband Charles Hucke (1938-1996), Phyllis (1939- ) and husband David Briggs (1939-2015).

Curt attended...

Aug 15, 2024

Ashlyn Jean Barse "Boo Boo" was born on January 23, 2012, in Watertown, South Dakota, to her loving parents, Darin Donavon Barse and Alesha Ann Barse. From the moment she entered the world, Ashlyn brought a spark of light, joy and energy that touched the lives of everyone around her. In 2015, Ashlyn moved with her family to the...

Aug 11, 2024

Larry Vincent Koneczny, born on January 29, 1956, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on August 11, 2024. A devoted Marine, Larry's life was defined by his unwavering dedication to service and his vibrant, larger-than-life personality. After his service in the Marine Corps, he spent much of his career as a truck driver, finding fulfillment in his work with Solid...

Aug 10, 2024

Marion Joyce (Dodge) Strand, 91, passed away August 10, 2024. Marion was born to Clark and Alice Dodge January 3, 1933 and raised on a farm in Wisconsin with her younger sister Connie. Marion learned from a young age the value of family, a good work ethic, and being a helpful member of community. On December 29th, 1956, Marion...

Aug 10, 2024

Jeffery Clark Radloff, 72, of Merrill, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital, Sturgis, SD with family at his side while attending his 32nd Sturgis Rally.

Jeffery Clark Radloff was born July 4, 1952 in Wausau, WI to Wallace Theodore and Bette Jane (Krueger) Radloff. He grew up in Wausau...

Aug 8, 2024

Clois "Gunny" R. Reppond was born on 17 April 1939 at Ninnakah, Oklahoma.  He was the second son of John N. Reppond (1900-1970) and Annie Timmons Tigner (1904-1998).   His other siblings were; brother, Lyn Spencer Tigner (1921-2006) and wife, Patricia (1930-2009); sister, Liberty Montis Tigner (1923-2018) and husband, Leroy Bowen (1915-1989), and brother, John N. Reppond, Jr. (1937-2015) and...

Aug 5, 2024

Walter Patrick Haley, Jr was born October 7, 1941 in New Underwood, SD to Walter Patrick Haley Sr and Margaret Ruth Keller. He spent his childhood on the family ranch in Hereford, SD tending chickens and bringing in the cows. In between chores and "being in trouble most of the time," Walter fondly remembered playing in the loft of...

Jul 25, 2024

Gerald Langin made his last cast on July 25, 2024.

Gerald was born to Frances and Bernice Langin April 13, 1942 at the Deadwood Hospital. After WWII they initially settled in Richland, Washington, but by 1949 they returned to Sturgis. Langin Auto Salvage was the center of Gerald's time where he worked on anything with a motor...

Jul 22, 2024

On April 29th, 1930, in the quiet town of Alliance, Nebraska, Elmer Abner and Cassie (Harp) Johnston welcomed their baby girl, Norma Jean Johnston into the world at their home, weighing 10 ¾ pounds, they were expecting twins as Cassie was a twin. Norma was the fourth child, after her older siblings Robert, Lloyd, and Lola. Later...