Obituaries

Feb 6, 2024

LaVonne Lee Ackerman, 80, of Rapid City, SD, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital.

LaVonne Lee Whitman was born December 26, 1943, in Sturgis to Ernest and Madeline (Shummer) Whitman in a maternity hospital operated by a Catholic doctor. She joined older sister Gloria, and they were raised in...

Feb 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Virginia Bee Hemenway

Virginia Bee Hemenway, age 89, passed away on February 4th, 2024, in West Valley City, Utah. Born on August 7th, 1934, in Sundance, Wyoming, to Ada and Paul Ferguson the second of six children and ended up being the main babysitter for the herd. She brought...

Jan 31, 2024

Berrian Lee "Butch" Lindsey 80, Box Elder, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Butch was born in Ingleside, TX, on August 14, 1943, to R.J. Lindsey and Virginia Lee (Ellis) Lindsey. Butch served in the U.S. Army for many years. He was a Vietnam Veteran, having...

Jan 29, 2024

Brian David Combs left this earth to meet his Lord on January 29, 2024, in the comfort of the Fort Meade VA Medical Center, surrounded by his wife and family. He was exceptionally cared for there and we give our deepest gratitude to them. Thank you for respecting his will and providing him comfort.

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Jan 28, 2024

Tammy Lee Brewer,42, passed away in the early morning of January 28 of 2024 in the arms of her fiancé, Mitchael D. Shanks.

Tammy was born in Mobridge, SD, on April 10, 1981, to John "Sam" and Melody Brewer. Tammy was a very artistic child always creating something.  Her skills included but not...

Jan 28, 2024

William "Bill" O. Molitor, 81, passed away under hospice care at Fort Meade Department of Veterans affairs Medical Center.

In the quiet town of Aberdeen, on March 9, 1942, William Orville Molitor made his entrance into the world, bringing warmth and joy to the Molitor family.

At the tender...

Jan 27, 2024

Neil Clyde Hultman (94) was born February 19, 1929, to Clyde and Leota Hultman in Highmore, South Dakota. Ever the loving and strong husband, Neil remained protective of his wife of 70 years, Ramona, until her passing on December 20, 2023. His work done here on earth, Neil passed peacefully on January 27, 2024, reuniting with Ramona...

Jan 27, 2024

Walter "Walt" A. Simons, 93, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital.  Memorial Services for Walt will be at 10:30 AM, on Tuesday, January 30, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis.  Inurnment with military honors will be 1:30 p.m.at Black Hills National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to...

Jan 24, 2024

Lisa Ganje Nelson, the joy and beauty and brightest light in our lives, began her journey home to the heavens on January 24, 2024 in Rapid City, SD, surrounded by those who loved her best.

Lisa was born in Eagle Butte, SD on November 25, 1970 to David Dewitt Ganje and Colette Norma...

Jan 23, 2024

Bruce J. Olding, 78, Black Hawk, SD, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. A family celebration of life is planned for a later time.

Bruce Olding was born August 10, 1945, in Seattle, WA, to Bernard and Clara (Eidenschink) Olding. His family moved to Covington, KY, a...

Jan 22, 2024

Lynda Diann Reed, 74, Black Hawk SD, passed away January 22, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City.

Lynda was born in Belle Fourche, SD, on September 16, 1949, to Charles "Toots" and Delores (Meade) Volin. Growing up she lived on the Little Missouri River bordering Montana and South Dakota. The family moved to...

Jan 20, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Lathe Burton "Burt" Row, Jr., (US Army, Retired), of Deadwood, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, at the age of 92.

Born to a Black Hills pioneer family on January 2, 1932, in Syracuse, New York, he was the eldest son of Colonel Lathe Burton Row, Sr, and...

Jan 19, 2024

Phyllis M. Burckhard, 94, Sturgis, SD, passed away at Avantara St. Cloud in Rapid City on Friday January 19,2024.

Phyllis was born March 26, 1929, in Spearfish to John and Lyla (Anderson) Henwood and graduated from Spearfish High School in 1947. She married Frank Burckhard March 3, 1956, lived in Arpan and later...

Jan 17, 2024

Delores Mae Ehnes, 87, Nisland, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

Delores was born August 18, 1936, to Gustave and Mary (Friez) Aman in rural McLaughlin. She attended the Maple Leaf County school and graduated from McLaughlin High School in 1955. Upon graduating Delores worked at...

Jan 17, 2024

Gregory Louis Bernal Jr. died suddenly in his home on Wednesday, January 17th in Lead, SD.

Greg was born May 2, 1967, in Chula Vista, CA, to Gregory Bernal, Sr., and Patricia (Shea) Bernal. He graduated from Lynbrook High School in San Jose, CA, in 1986 where Greg excelled in wrestling.

Jan 16, 2024

A. Sue "Susie" Anderson, 79, passed away on January 16, 2024, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD.  Sue was born on February 14, 1944, in Rapid City, SD, the first daughter of Adolph 'Coob' Anderson and Mary Elizabeth (Cooper) Anderson.

Sue grew up with her five younger siblings at the base of...

Jan 15, 2024

Orvan "Wayne" Dee Wayne Smith, 85, Great Falls, Montana, passed away January 15, 2024, due to complications of cancer.

Wayne was born June 29, 1938, in Nodaway, Missouri to Clyde and Grace Smith. He graduated from Fillmore High School and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. The Air Force took him...

Jan 14, 2024

Donnell Vergene Shipley, 81, of Sturgis, SD, died January 14, 2024, in Sturgis.

Cremation has taken place per Donnell's wishes, a Graveside Committal Service will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery on May 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM.

Donnell "Cookie" Shipley was born April 18, 1942, at Mobridge,...

Jan 14, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" C. Rachetto, 78, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Avantara St. Cloud Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD, after battling Alzheimer's Disease for several years. He was born July 31, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Frank and Ruth Rachetto.

Jerry graduated from Deadwood High School in 1963. He...

Jan 12, 2024

Vera Jean Maynard, 92, Whitewood, S.D passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 12, 2024 Jean was born to Merle and Lena (Gergen) Rosser in Denver Co. on August 11, 1931. She grew up in Central City S.D. She graduated from Deadwood high school in 1949. Married Estelle Maynard on January 24,1953 in Deadwood S.D. She was...