Howard Kirk Wilson
Jul 30, 2008
Howard Kirk Wilson, age 94, Newell, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his own home July 30, 2008. Howard was born March 1, 1914, north of Vale on the homestead of his parents, Henry J. and Alice (Kirk) Wilson. He received his education at Vale and graduated from high school in 1933. He farmed with his father until...
Sarah Marie Austin
Jul 29, 2008
Sarah Marie Austin, 23, Union Center, SD, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, as the result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Meade County Community Center in Union Center with Pastor Harold Delbridge...
Evelyn Frances Murray
Jul 28, 2008
Evelyn Frances Murray, 81, Black Hawk, died Monday, July 28, 2008, at her residence. Visitation will be Thursday from noon until 9:00 p.m. and will resume Friday one hour prior to the services at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2008, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor Howie Baird officiating....
Michael Thomas Schippy
Jul 23, 2008
Michael Thomas Schippy Birth: 26 Nov 1942 - New York City, New York, USA Death: 23 Jul 2008 - Fall River County, South Dakota, USA Mother: Vera Kathleen Crowley - New York City, New York, USA Father: Julius Louis Schippy - Fall River County, South Dakota, USA
Joan Marie Packard
Jul 20, 2008
Joan "Coach" M. Packard, 71, Sturgis, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at her residence in Boulder Canyon. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Pastor Joel Higgins officiating. Joan Marie was born February 27, 1937 at Brookings, SD, to Earl and Marlys (Duff) Hemmer. She graduated from Brookings...
Vernon Wesley Lecy
Jul 19, 2008
Vernon Wesley Lecy was born on January 15, 1929, at Echo, Minnesota, to Martin and Martha (Finnes) Lecy, the youngest of eight children. Vern passed away on July 19, 2008, at the VAMC Hospital in Fort Meade after a courageous two year battle with prostate cancer. Vern grew up on the homestead farm in Rock Valle, baptized and confirmed...
Kim Levert Lettau
Jul 18, 2008
Kim Levert Lettau, 54, Sturgis, died at his residence in Sturgis on Friday, July 18, 2008. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Believers Fellowship Church in Sturgis with Pastor John Williamson officiating. Burial follows at the Bear Butte Cemetery...
John Marcus Van Schoonhoven
Jul 15, 2008
John M. Van Schoonhoven, 83, Rapid City, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the VA Black Hills Health Care System at Fort Meade. He was born September 20, 1924, at Colome, SD, to Walter and Effie (Billings) Van Schoonhoven. He attended country school where he received his education. He joined the Army in 1949 and served during the Korean...
George P. Bondora
Jul 15, 2008
George P. Bondora, 84, Piedmont, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Black Hills Health Care Center at Fort Meade. Visitation will be from noon until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Mr....
Gerald Allen Spitler
Jul 12, 2008
Gerald Allen (Spider) Spitler, 53, of Hot Springs, SD, died Saturday July 12, 2008 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. A graveside committal is scheduled for 9:00 am Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the Black Hills National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Michigan at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Kinkade Funeral Chapel...
Bonnie Bernice Tennis
Jul 8, 2008
Bonnie B. Tennis, 104, Sioux Falls and formerly of Sturgis, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Bethany Lutheran Home in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel and will resume Saturday one hour prior to the services at the funeral chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008,...
Robert Martin Armstrong
Jul 8, 2008
Robert Martin Armstrong, 57, Sturgis, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at his residence in Sturgis. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until time of services on Thursday. Committal services will be 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Chaplains Randy Bradley and Charley Conger officiating. Friends may gather at the Kinkade...
Lance Stuart Wald
Jul 7, 2008
Lance Stuart Wald, 47, Box Elder, died Monday, July 7, 2008 at his residence in Box Elder. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis on Thursday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2008 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Pastor Jim Harbert officiating. Burial will take...
Ross Anderson Tennis
Jul 6, 2008
Ross Anderson Tennis, 74, rural Sturgis, died at his ranch on Sunday, July 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until time of services on Thursday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Committal services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating. Friends may gather at the...
Farrell Clayton Nightwine
Jul 5, 2008
Farrell Clayton Nightwine, 74, Black Hawk, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at the Black Hills VA Health Care Center at Ft. Meade, SD. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until time of services at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Committal services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Chaplain...
Laura Ellen Grubl
Jul 3, 2008
Laura E. Grubl, 93, Sturgis, died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Lippold Hospice Suite in the Sturgis Regional Health Care Center. Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Sunday with a rosary beginning at 5 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 7th at St. Francis...
Gabriel Valades
Jun 27, 2008
Gabriel Valades, 84, Sturgis, died Friday, June 27, 2008, at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center. Gabe was born March 24, 1924, in Edgemont, SD, to Catarino and Andrea (Uvalle) Valades. He grew up in Edgemont and graduated from Edgemont High School. He was proud that he was able to attend every class reunion. Gabe served in the US...
George Leonard Erk
Jun 26, 2008
"Old ranchers never die, they just go to seed and new life will spring from the seeds they planted." -Larry Gabriel Born on February 20, 1924 George Leonard Erk was the third of five children born to Ludwig L. and Anna T. (Jestl) Erk. George was born in a farm home near Newell, SD, grew up on his father's...
Douglas Charles Rahe
Jun 26, 2008
Douglas C. Rahe, 50, of Sturgis, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2008, at the Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Randy Sturzenbecher officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard. Family and friends...
