Obituaries

Jul 12, 2013

"Lightning" Leo Bingham took his last county hunting trip on July 12, 2013.

He is now in Heaven with his dad, Arden Bingham; sister, Glenda Sullivan; and stepdad, Dossie Shippert. He took this trip alone and left behind his loving wife, Chris "The Boss"; kitties, Samantha (Goose), Lucky Lucy, Molly and Ap; mom, Lanay Bingham Shippert; sister,...

Jul 12, 2013

James Christian Larsen was born December 28, 1919 in Laramie, WY, to Nels and Hilma (Gabrielson) Larsen. The early years of life were on a ranch with his family. He attended rural school on the ranch then graduated from Laramie High. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.S. in Agronomy. Interrupting his college attendance, he served...

Jul 11, 2013

Marvin Richard Ogdahl, 87, Sturgis, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at his daughter's residence in Texas. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel from noon to 8:00pm, with family present from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Grace Lutheran Church with...

Jul 11, 2013

Dorothy Ann Getsgo, 83, Sturgis, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, July 15, 2013, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Jenene Earl officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. Dorothy was born an only child, to Frank and Anna (Shopmeier) Braddock in...

Jul 10, 2013

Edward George Shay, 63, Oakland, California, passed away July 10, 2013 in Sturgis, SD.

Edward was born in South Dakota to George Michael  and Princess Darrelgene (Kospka) Shay on April 11, 1950.

Jul 9, 2013

Irwin Richardson, age 99, of Marcus, SD, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Westhills Village in Rapid City, SD. Irwin Richardson was born August 28, 1913, at Rapid City, SD, to Dick and Grace Richardson. He spent his early years on his parent's ranch near Howes, SD. He started riding with his dad before school age, and...

Jul 8, 2013

Louise was born April 23, 1916, at Hamilton, MT, to James Robert and Lulu (Thompson) Nalley. She attended school and graduated from high school at Broadus, MT. On October 31, 1936, she married Ren Gardner. One son, Larry J. Gardner was born to this union. Ren died in 1956 as the result of a rodeo accident. Louise worked at...

Jul 8, 2013

William "Bill" Sedly Hudson was born on July 3, 1929, in Sturgis to Paul and Mary Jane (Cope) Hudson. He joined the Army in 1951 and served honorably until his discharge in 1953. On February 13, 1954, he married Francine Jane Aijala. Bill was a member of the Black Hills Fellowship in Piedmont. He and Francine had been members...

Jul 8, 2013

Max ("Papa Max") Eixenberger was a king among kings; a special type of man among a very special family. Max possessed a rare appetite for life and love. Max's passion was so legendary that parents of his youth basketball, baseball, and softball teams learned to bring suckers to games for Max (to occupy his mouth) just in case some...

Jul 6, 2013

Michael Stefan Lund Nathan, 51, of Whitewood, SD, passed away July 6, 2013 at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA hospital, Ft. Meade, SD>

Michael was born in Denmark to Hans and Inge (Absalonsen) Nathan on October 28, 1961. He served in the US Army and is buried at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

Jul 3, 2013

Frances Arlene Ulrich, 74, Sturgis, passed away peacefully surrounded by family to join her beloved Jack on July 3, 2013, in the Lippold Hospice Suite at Sturgis Regional Hospital. She will be forever missed by her family and friends. Survivors include: son, Kyle (Jeannie) Kircher, Rapid City, and his children, Dana and Ryan Kircher, Michaela Davis and Mollyssa Kuper;...

Jul 3, 2013

Cheryl Ann Vilchinskas, 62, Sturgis, SD, passed in her home on July 3, 2013.

Cheryl was born in Connecticut to Vincent and Lorraine (Goodrich) Vilchinskas on February 14, 1951. She is buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain, CT.

Jul 3, 2013

Martin J. Repaal, 101, Sturgis, died on July 3, 2013, at the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, July 8, 2013, at Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Nick Haasch officiating. A visitation will be held on the same day at Kinkade Funeral Chapel from noon until the time of services....

Jun 30, 2013

Kathleen Shirley Miller, 82, of Spearfish, and formerly of Sturgis, died on June 30, 2013, at Spearfish Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with a wake starting at 7:00pm. A Mass of Cristian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Friday, July 5, 2013, at St....

Jun 30, 2013

Norma N. Askvig, 86, Rapid City, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Rapid City Regional Hospital after battling cancer for the past six years. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 8, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church in Rapid City with Rev. Jon Mapa officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery....

Jun 29, 2013

Lawrence John Dassinger, 68, Vivian, SD, passed away June 29, 2013 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Lawrence was born in North Dakota to Joseph and Margaret (Stomper) Dassinger on January 23, 1945. He was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the US Army. He is buried in the Vivian Cemetery, Vivian, SD.

Jun 27, 2013

Walter George Grueb, 90, life-long rancher of Meade County, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2013, at Rapid City Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born April 26, 1923 to George Walter and Weta (Rosser) Grueb. With assistance from a midwife, he was born on the prairie near Bixby, SD. Walter grew up...

Jun 26, 2013

Henry Albrandt, 97, Rapid City, passed away on June 26, 2013, at the Sturgis Regional Hospital. He was born in Spokane, Washington on May 16, 1916. He farmed with his family in Vale, South Dakota until being drafted into the army in 1942. There he served in the 11th Armored 41st Tank Battalion under General Patton. After serving time...

Jun 26, 2013

Shirley Rose Zaske, 88, Box Elder, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at the Golden Living, Bella Vista Senior Care Center in Rapid City. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm, on Monday, July 1, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church in Rapid City with Pastor Jeff Kintner officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will...

Jun 21, 2013

Margaret Mary Fitzgerald Lucey, 81, Whitewood, SD, passed away June 21, 2013 at Spearfish Regional Hospital.

Margaret was born in New York to Daniel John and Julia ( (O'Callahan) Fitzgerald on February 16, 1932.