Obituaries

Apr 2, 2024

Ruth Edwina Muckler, 94, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City.

Ruth was born July 24, 1929, to Paul R. Brandeberry and Mary Ann M. Brandeberry in Pennington County, South Dakota.  She graduated high school from the Spearfish Community Junior-Senior High School of Spearfish, SD in 1947.  Ruth went on...

Apr 2, 2024

Margaret Wheeler, a beloved soul who graced this world with her warmth and kindness like none other, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024. Her legacy is one of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever linger in our hearts.

Born in Santa Cruz, California, Margaret enjoyed trips to the ocean and camping in the California...

Mar 28, 2024

Alice Loleen Anderson, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday March 28, 2024, in Rapid City, SD.

Loleen was born on March 13, 1936, to Leon B. and Alice (Mortvedt) Leland in Bricelyn, MN. She attended country school through 7th grade. She then attended school in Bricelyn where she met Iler Paul Anderson.

Mar 24, 2024

Daryl Dean Strong of Spearfish, SD passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his winter home in Gold Canyon, AZ, surrounded by his family.

Dean was born in New Underwood, SD, on September 16, 1939, to Robert and Jessie (Cress) Strong.  He attended rural Meade County Schools and Sturgis High School.  In 1959 he enlisted in...

Mar 22, 2024

Falko Bartsch, 69, of Newell, SD, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at Monument Health Sturgis Regional hospital.

Falko was born November 24, 1954, in Germany to Horst and Ursula (Rudolf) Bartsch. Falko came to the United States in 1957, and he lived in Colorado for many years and managed a Volkswagen Shop called...

Mar 21, 2024

Major Lawrence James Elliott (pictured on the left), USAF, Ret. gently left behind those he loved at 12:35 p.m. Thursday 21 March 2024. Like his fellow warriors he was superbly supported and cared for by staff and volunteers at VA Black Hills Health Care System while on Post at Ft. Meade, South Dakota. It was his privilege...

Mar 20, 2024

Maggie "Mary" Bickley Holmes DuTeau of Ida Grove, Iowa, most recently residing in Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on March 20, 2024. She is survived by her son Robert Ryan Holmes of Ida Grove, and her niece and nephew, Nicole and John "Jack" Bickley of Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her father, John Bickley, and mother,...

Mar 20, 2024

Kay Loraine (Weyrich) Carger was born February 4, 1943, in Sturgis, SD, to Vic and Rose Weyrich.  She lost her battle with cancer March 20, 2024, at her home in Rapid City, SD.

She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Kay Carger of Rapid City; her siblings, Vic (Corinne) Weyrich, Betty (Gail) Fremont, Pat Fippin, Jake Weyrich,...

Mar 19, 2024

Winston Henry Macdonald was born to Jonathan and Michelle Macdonald of Sturgis, South Dakota on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 5:47AM at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City. He weighed 5lbs., 2.5oz. and was 18.11 inches long.

Winston was a precious gift from God. He had many unexpected health struggles and was cared for in the NICU...

Mar 12, 2024

John Miller, 77, Red Owl, SD, passed away at his home March 12, 2024.

John P. Miller was born on February 10, 1947, in Coleman, Texas. John was the first son of J.P. "Bub" Miller, Jr. and Patsy Jamison Miller. Bub and Patsy left Texas for South Dakota with their son, John in...

Mar 11, 2024

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Debbie Louise Repp, 56, Vale, SD, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home in Vale, SD.

Debbie was born on October 23, 1967, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Leonard and Nelda Jo (Moreland) Martin. She had been named Drucilia Arena Martin...

Mar 9, 2024

Carolyn K. Hoppe, 75, Sturgis, SD passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at The Village at Skyline Pines in Rapid City.  Memorial Services for Carolyn will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis.  Inurnment will be in the Reliance Cemetery at a later date.

Carolyn...

Mar 9, 2024

Daniel P. O'Dea, 63, Sturgis, SD, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Memorial Services for Daniel will be at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.  Inurnment will be at a later time in the Whitewood Cemetery.

Daniel...

Mar 7, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jason Ray Evans of Sturgis, South Dakota, who was called to his eternal resting place on March 7th, 2024, at the age of 40. Born to Roxy Peterson on July 5th, 1983, in Sturgis, SD. Undoubtedly Jason was a man with many talents, and he will be remembered for...

Mar 6, 2024

Charlotte Betts, 79, passed away on March 6, 2024, at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche, SD.

She was born on December 28, 1944, to Cecil and Louise Dandridge in Seattle, Washington.  She spent her childhood in Lead, South Dakota, and then Spearfish Canyon. She was the oldest of 3 children, her brother...

Mar 3, 2024

Patsy Glea Ferguson was born on November 15, 1942, in Sturgis, SD, to Paul and Ada (Funk) Ferguson, the youngest of six children.

She grew up on the family ranch south of Enning, learning the value of hard work, getting up early enough to do chores before walking the distance to school (uphill...

Mar 2, 2024

Tammy Renee Vig passed away suddenly March 2,2024, from cardiac arrest due to a blood infection.

Tammy Renee Reinhardt was born December 10, 1968, in Lincolnton, NC. Tammy was gifted siblings Jennifer (1973), Kristy (1978), and Eric (1984). Tammy told many stories about a Volkswagen, "the red tomato", car. Tammy dearly loved her...

Feb 29, 2024

Marilyn A. Bergman, 97, Rapid City, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Sturgis, SD, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living.

Services will be at Kinkade Funeral Chapel, Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior.

Interment will be in Sioux Falls, SD, at...

Feb 27, 2024

John Fay Roth, age 90, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Washington County Nursing Home in Akron, Colorado.  He was born July 19, 1933, in Haydraw, South Dakota to Albert W. Roth and Lela Pearl (Derby) Roth.

Jack spent his childhood in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is no...

Feb 27, 2024

Virgle Peter Miner, 86, went home on February 27, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Virgle was born December 26, 1937, to Vernie and Bess (Duba) Miner in Hill City, South Dakota. He lived his adventurous childhood in Piedmont, SD, until joining the navy with his twin brother, Vernie. In April 1962...