Obituaries

May 7, 2024

George L. Mann, 70, passed away suddenly at his friend's home in Rapid City South Dakota on May 7, 2024.

George was born on February 1, 1954, in Goshen New York to George and Jean (Brooks) Mann.   He was preceded in death by both his parents, a half-brother, and by his daughter, Lauren Brooks Mann.

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May 4, 2024

Ruth Ann Grosfield, 79, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City.

She was born April 7, 1945, to Francis Soucek and Mary Evelyn Soucek in Austin, Minnesota. Ruth had three brothers, James Soucek, Larry Soucek and Richard Soucek and one sister, Betty Stuhr. She graduated from Austin High School in...

May 4, 2024

Dallas Roy Scott was born August 19, 1972, in Hot Springs, SD, to Gerald and Kathleen (Brown) Scott. He was welcomed home to Custer by siblings Cynthia and Allen. He was baptized and confirmed at Custer Lutheran Fellowship.

He was a 10-year member of Custer County 4-H, as well as being in AAU...

May 2, 2024

Percy Leroy Hansen 92 of Piedmont, SD, passed peacefully on May 2, 2024, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Sturgis, SD.

Percy was born September 10,1931, in De Smet, SD, to Bert and Rita (McRoberts) Hansen. He was the 5th of 6 children.

When he was 9 months old his family...

May 1, 2024

James (Jim) Edward Johnson passed on May 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born to James and June (Schuman) Johnson in Camp Douglas Wisconsin on July 27, 1937. The family moved quite often; with James Sr., along with other family members following the construction boom of the time. Jim often stated that he never attended the same...

Apr 30, 2024

Janice Carolyn Robinson, 68, passed away April 30, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Apr 30, 2024

Robert Ivan Roush, 70, passed away April 30, 2024, at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center.

Bob was born on August 16, 1953, in Culver City, California to John and Vivian (Best) Roush. He joined the US Marines in 1972 during the Vietnam Era and served as a military police officer. After almost three years he was honorable...

Apr 27, 2024

James Edward Blakeman, 73, Sturgis, SD, passed away at his home on April 27, 2024.

Jim was born in Vancouver, Washington on June 6, 1950.  As a child he moved with his family to Moorcroft, WY and then to Spearfish, SD for a short while before re-locating to Sturgis where he lived the...

Apr 26, 2024

Gregory Wayne Boettcher, 85, passed away April 26, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Graveside services will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis.

Apr 25, 2024

Elmer Reber, 83, of Deadwood, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25, 2024.

At his request there will be no services.

Apr 24, 2024

Sharon was born on April 17, 1948, in Sturgis, South Dakota, as the oldest child of Hazel and Leslie (Swede) Edlund.  She attended grade school in Spearfish and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1966.

After high school, she worked in the kitchen at Ft. Meade in Sturgis.  During this time, she met...

Apr 24, 2024

George Grandville Jackson, Jr., 74, Newell, SD, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD.

George was born to Mary Kathrine (Parrot) and George Jackson, Sr. in Paris, Tennessee. He was the oldest boy of six children; sister, Patricia Long; and four brothers, Eddie, and Randy Jackson,...

Apr 24, 2024

Millie Humphrey, just 13 days short of her 101st birthday, set out for her next adventure on April 24, 2024. She lived those 100-plus years to the fullest. A 15-minute committal service will be held at 2:30pm on Wednesday, May 1st, at the Black Hills National Cemetery. Millie will be laid to rest with her beloved husband,...

Apr 23, 2024

Paula S. Tyler, 75, Whitewood, SD, passed away peacefully April 23, 2024, at Rapid City Monument Hospital.

She was born on September 5, 1948, in Chadron, NE, to Arthur and Zola (Hammond) Tyler.  Paula was raised in Chadron where she graduated from Chadron High School in 1966. She was an active member of the Baptist...

Apr 22, 2024

Shari Leigh Snow (Benson), 65, passed away Monday April 22, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital. She was survived by her loving family: husband, James; daughters, Amanda, Natasha, and Ariel. She was also survived by her mother, Dolores; sister, Dawn; and brothers, Jeffery, Mark, Gregory, Timothy, and Nathan. She was preceded in death by her father, William; and brother, Mike....

Apr 21, 2024

Kathleen 'Kathy' Louise Dachtler, 63, of Whitewood, SD, passed away on April 21, 2024, after a battle against an infection of the lungs at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Kathy Alexander was born on March 21, 1961, to Clayton and Phyllis Alexander in Great Falls, MT. Due to her father's service in the...

Apr 20, 2024

Donna Rae Creighton, 74, passed away at Avantara Mountain View in Rapid City, SD, Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by family.

Donna was born in Bismarck, ND to Art and Elnora (Rieger) Kolb on September 2, 1949.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Wallace, Lemmon; daughters, Lucynda (Mike)...

Apr 20, 2024

Dr. Daniel Albert Watson, 84, a long-time resident and optometrist in Sturgis, SD, passed away on April 20, 2024, in Centennial, CO due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.

Dan was born on May 10, 1939, in York, NE, the only child of George and Mildred Watson.  He was active in Boy Scouts and...

Apr 20, 2024

Colin "Dale" Swallow was born to Victor Swallow and Melidie Ilona Miner-Swallow in Rapid City, South Dakota on July 9, 1968. At 55, Dale passed away at Monument on April 20, 2024. Dale was the oldest of three children and spent most of his childhood outdoors. He enjoyed BMX bike racing and playing football with his friends in his...

Apr 19, 2024

Kristopher Hargens was born in Huron, South Dakota, on September 16, 1982. He was the firstborn child of Daniel and Mary Hargens. He had two siblings, Elizabeth Jansen and Victoria Norbeck.

On Friday, April 19, 2024, Kris lost the battle he carried out against lifelong and compounded health issues. He was surrounded by his family and died...