Obituaries

Oct 1, 2024

E. Thomas Jones, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Rapid City, SD.

Earl Thomas Jones was born in Goodland, Kansas on October 30, 1941. He took off from the orphanage he was in and traveled anywhere by riding the trains. He told stories of hiding on top of the car to prevent from being seen,...

Sep 30, 2024

Darlene Hagan was born February 25, 1933 at her parents homestead three miles west of Nowlin, SD to Merle and Borghild Jarman. She grew up and received her education at Nowlin School until 8th grade, and then attended Midland High school graduating in 1952.

Darlene married Clair (Dick) Hagan January 30, 1954 in Midland SD.

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Sep 29, 2024

Greg Jones, 59, of Black Hawk, SD, passed away at home on September 29, 2024 after losing his battle with cancer.

He was born in Spokane, Washington in 1965 to Vicki and Bill Tejano, later adopted by Tom Jones after he married Vicki.  He attended most of his school years in Spokane, WA....

Sep 25, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Ray Weifenbach, 75, Hot Springs, SD passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD.

Funeral Services for Ken will be at 1 PM, Monday, September 30 at the Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis, with visitation one-hour prior to the service.

Kenneth Ray Weifenbach was born...

Sep 25, 2024

Barry Lynn Bartels went to rest peacefully at home September, 25th 2024. After several years of serious medical issues, Barry's true quiet and gentle strength shown through to the end.

Barry Bartels was born on August 7th, 1951 in Onida, South Dakota to Bruce and Elsie (Combellick) Bartels. Barry was raised in Gettysburg, SD graduating High School...

Sep 18, 2024

Franz L. Dethlefs, 78, of Rapid City, SD, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2024 at Avantara Mountain View.

Franz was born in Mitchell, SD to Daniel and Ruth (Cunningham) Dethlefs on August 9, 1946. Following his graduation from High School in Pierre, SD Franz enlisted in the US Navy. Upon receiving his honorable discharge from the Navy,...

Sep 17, 2024

Bonita (Bonnie) June Weber passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Rapid City, SD.

Bonnie was born on June 14, 1933, to William and Jean (O'Connell) Blair in Custer, SD.  She joined an older sister, Shirley, and brother, Jim.  She was eventually followed by two brothers, Mike and Jack.  She and her siblings grew up in Gordon,...

Sep 16, 2024

Marian Marie Miller was born on May 16, 1948, in Pierre, South Dakota, to loving parents Arthur and Harriet Miller, who raised her on their family farm. She grew up in a home filled with hard work, kindness, and strong values. Marian graduated from Draper High School and pursued her calling to care for others by attending St. John's...

Sep 13, 2024

I was raised by the best parents in the world. They allowed me to be a kid for eighteen years and still managed to teach me how to be an adult. They were strict with me but managed to spoil me. We were a military family and moved a lot. I grew up seeing mountains and oceans and deserts...

Sep 13, 2024

Allan Joseph Johnson, 68, from Piedmont, SD, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 13, 2024. Allan was born on January 10, 1956, in Clear Lake, SD, to Robert and Mary Lue Johnson. He was a graduate of Highmore High School in Highmore, SD. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1975 and served on...

Sep 11, 2024

Linda Rae Campbell Kopplin Gilliland was born in the Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller, SD on November 9, 1947.  Linda was the daughter of Alfred and Alice Campbell of Miller, SD and she had two sisters Kay and Lila.

Linda married Larry Kopplin in 1966 and lived on a farm near Gann Valley, SD. Linda loved...

Sep 9, 2024

Enid Jean Wilkins Roth, 93, died Monday, September 9, at United Living Community in Brookings.

Funeral services will be Friday, September 20 at 1:00 pm at Sturgis United Methodist Church, with interment at Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche, SD. Visitation will be Thursday, September 19 at Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis, SD from 5:00 to...

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...