Obituaries

Sep 11, 2016

Nickie was born to Blas and Helen Skvicalo on April, 2, 1931. Nickie enjoyed her childhood spending time with her two brothers, Blas and Pete. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic school and graduated from Lead High School. Nickie worked at various grocery stores in the Lead area until going to work for Fl. Thorpe as a jeweler. Nickie was...

Sep 11, 2016

Gertrude was born April 20, 1922, in Colome, SD, the daughter of Irwin L. Adams and Ethel L. (Griswold) Adams. Gertrude spent her childhood in Colome and graduated from Colome High School in May of 1940. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in the school of nursing at St. Joseph Hospital in Clinton, IA. She began her career...

Sep 9, 2016

GILLETTE, WY | Lois Jean Quintana of Gillette, 72, died September 9, 2016. She was born October 17, 1943 to Noel and Mildred Collins She is survived by her sons, Louis Noel Quintana and Robert John Quintana; a brother Jerry Collins; a sister Linda Free; and three grandchildren. Jean is preceded in death by her husband, James Quintana; parents; and...

Sep 9, 2016

Etta was born August 17, 1929, in Miller, SD, to Anton and Rose (Brueggeman) Schaefer. Etta grew up on the family farm near Polo, SD, and graduated from St. Liborius High School in 1947. After graduation she married Norman Eschenbaum of Orient, SD, on August 28, 1950, at Miller, SD. When her husband returned from the Korean War in...

Sep 8, 2016

Steve was born July 29, 1927, on a farm north of Sturgis to John and Jesse (Dryer) Bestgen. He graduated from St. Martin's Academy in Sturgis. Along with his dad and brother, Phillip, he worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning to America after his service, he...

Sep 7, 2016

Vicky Remington, 61, of Sturgis, SD, died September 7, 2016 at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD.

Vicky was born in South Dakota to Edward and Rachel (French) Stimpson on September 24, 1954.

Sep 7, 2016

RAPID CITY | JoAnne Olsen, 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Rapid City.

JoAnne was born on February 10, 1933 in Wallace, Idaho to Charles B. Marshall and Ruby M. (Hart) Marshall. When she was only weeks old, the family moved back home to the Black...

Sep 6, 2016

Paul was born April 28, 1948, in Deadwood, SD, to Clyde and Constance (Aga) Patterson. He served in the US Army from 1969 until 1971 in Vietnam.

He moved his family to Flippin, Arkansas in 1971 till 1979 then to Colstrip and Hammond MT till 1987 where he moved back and stayed in Belle Fourche. Paul worked...

Sep 6, 2016

Frank Lee Short, 91, of Hot Spring, SD, died September 6, 2016, at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD.

Frank was born in Delaware to Frank E. and Laura Lee (Hudson) Short on April 16, 1925. During World War II he served in the US Air Force and the US Army. Frank in Inurned at Black...

Sep 5, 2016

Rudolph "Rudy" Witton, 72, of Sturgis, SD, died in a car accident September 5, 2016.

Rudy was born in Italy to Kurt and Angela (Mariotti) Witton on August 31, 1944.

Sep 4, 2016

Peter James Russo was born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 2, 1943. His devoted parents were the late Jeanette Florence (Della Rocca) Russo and Peter Joseph Russo of Orlando, FL. Pete was the first of two boys raised in Lindenhurst, NY. Pete's working career included several quality control positions with aerospace companies in New York, California, and South Dakota...

Sep 1, 2016

Robert V. "Rob" Kinney, 78, Sturgis, died Thursday, September 1, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis with Reverend Denzel Nonhof officiating. Burial will be at Bear Butte Cemetery at...

Aug 30, 2016

RAPID CITY | Loretta May Schauer, 73, died August 30, 2016. No local services are planned at this time.

Aug 30, 2016

SPEARFISH | Elizabeth Fern (Madison) Coolley, 90, died August 30, 2016.

Elizabeth was born to Walter Leon and Marquette (McFarling) Madison on April 8, 1926 in Pierre, SD.

She went to school all 12 years and graduated from Pierre High School in 1944. She taught school in Lyman County for two years, then taught at...

Aug 29, 2016

Robert was born December 15, 1939 to Robert and Margaret (Dadson) Ingersoll. Jim was raised in Dearborn, Michigan. After high school he entered the Air Force as an Aviation Cadet. In 1960 he earned a commission as a second lieutenant and navigator wings. During his career he served with the Strategic Air Command, was assigned to Thailand and South...

Aug 28, 2016

Antone Keller, 80, of Spearfish, SD, died August 28, 2016 at Lead-Deadwood Hospital, Deadwood, SD.

Antone was born in South Dakota to Matt and Elizabeth (Hagel) Keller on December 7, 1935. He was married to Mrya Jean (Biel) Keller.

Aug 27, 2016

Margerie Lee (Jira) Crowe passed away on August 27, 2016 in Rapid City, SD. Marge was born on April 24, 1943 in Chamberlain, SD, to John and Bessie (Strand) Jira. Marge attended school in Kimball, SD. Marge graduated from Kimball High School in 1961. Following graduation, she received a degree from Mitchell Technical Institute. Margerie Jira married Sam Crowe...

Aug 27, 2016

Kathleen Michele Miner was born April 20, 1944, to John and Wilma (Winkler) Peak in Washington, DC. Kathleen, 72, Black Hawk, SD, died peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Virgle Miner; daughters, Dawn Miner and Heidi Fontana; her grandchildren, Savannah...

Aug 27, 2016

Rodney "Rod" Allen Ahner, 50, Rapid City, went to our heavenly father after suffering a massive heart attack, Saturday, August 27, 2016, in Rapid City. He loved his family more than anything and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Rod loved working in his garage, woodworking, working on cars, his house, camping, boating, and...

Aug 25, 2016

Ruth Louis Winters of Spearfish, 98, died August 25, 2016 at the David Dorsett Healthcare Center.

She was born on May 19, 1918 in Mellette County to Joseph and Annie (Sindelar) Novy. She is survived by her daughters, Melva Vic, Spearfish, Linda Sumners, Spearfish, Karen Week, Winner, and Sheryl Ferdinand, Spearfish; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and three great-great...