Obituaries

Sep 29, 2022

Robert Schrader was born April 22, 1932, in Naper, Nebraska, to Bill Schrader and Dorothy (Dunn) Schrader. He was part of a large family, having 10 brothers and sisters.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on February 21, 1956.

Sep 28, 2022

Alice Lee Sherman was born in Faith, South Dakota, on April 24, 1924, the daughter of Ray and Mallie (Isaacs) Howie.

She attended school in Faith and graduated from Faith High School in 1941. She attended Black Hills State University (at that time Black Hills Teachers College) and earned a teaching certificate. She...

Sep 25, 2022

Jessica May Kerlin, 45, of Sturgis, South Dakota, died Sunday, September 25, 2022. No services are scheduled at this time.

Sep 24, 2022

Delvin Dean Pearson, 83, made the journey to heaven at his home in Black Hawk, South Dakota, on September 24, 2022

Delvin was born to Myrtle (Brehe) and Verne Pearson on May 21, 1939, at Onida, SD. He was the first born and three siblings followed; Sola Jean Jost, DeVere Pearson, and Dervin...

Sep 23, 2022

Linda Kay Hitson, 67, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away on September 23, 2022, after battling many illnesses since having Covid-19.

Linda was born on August 23, 1955, to John David and Lola Elaine Hitson in Klamath Falls, Oregon. After Linda graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1973, she went on to...

Sep 22, 2022

Terri Wilson-Roden was born August 18, 1980, in Spearfish, SD, to Arthur and Bonnie (Kopecky) Wilson, the youngest of 5 children.

Terri enjoyed helping others no matter what time of day. She was always a protector and caregiver to whoever was in need.  She loved riding her motorcycle "Purple Haze" all over the...

Sep 21, 2022

Kelle Marysa Cooper left this world on September 21, 2022. in Sturgis, South Dakota. Kelle was born August 6, 1989. in Rapid City, South Dakota in the back of a Ford Bronco, enroute to the Hospital (impatient from the start). She is survived by two beautiful daughters, Eekiah and Rowan; her mother, Tracy Myers; father, John Cooper...

Sep 20, 2022

David D. Rosenau, 80, Belle Fourche, died, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, a Monument Health Spearfish.

David was born January 9, 1942, in Bottineau, ND, to Otto and Ruth (Barrett) Rosenau. He grew up in the Bottineau area, then going to work at the Home Stake Mine in Lead, SD, retiring after over 40...

Sep 20, 2022

Custer SD, Lorri Marie Skinner, 63, passed on Tuesday September 20, 2022, at Rapid City Hospice House.

Lorri was born in Belle Fourche, SD, on May 19, 1959, to Richard and Carol (Reinhardt) Meyer. At the age of 2 she moved to Phillip, SD, and then to Sturgis in 1966. After graduating high...

Sep 19, 2022

Maggie lost her brave and long-fought battle with cancer on September 19, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Pierre, SD, on March 22, 1949, to John and Joyce Maltaverne.

Maggie is survived by her loving husband, Donovan Renner, of Central City, SD; her son, Mike...

Sep 11, 2022

Ted was born in Deadwood, SD and grew up in Aladdin Wyoming on a ranch with Mother, Flora (Wheeler) and his Dad, (Ben).  He was the youngest of three children and was quite the "Miracle Baby" as his Mom miscarried his twin brother one month before they realized there was another baby to be born—that child was...

Sep 9, 2022

Ray Lesmeister, 73, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away September 9, 2022, at Monument Health Rapid City.

Ray was born in Ridge View, SD, to Ray Lesmeister and Delores Elosia (Giron) Lesmeister, August 5, 1949.

Ray was raised in Eagle Butte, SD. After school he joined the army in...

Sep 9, 2022

John Rowe, 78, of Hot Springs passed into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the 9th of September 2022.

John was born and raised in Union, NJ. He had a rough-and-tumble youth and was constantly playing pranks and sports with his buddies. After graduating high school, he joined...

Sep 2, 2022

Neil Ryan Fanning, 35, of Sturgis, passed away at home on September 2nd, 2022.

Neil was born on August 22, 1987, in Pierre, South Dakota, to Steve and Ann Fanning.  He was the second oldest of four children Cole Fanning, Marie Fanning, and Danielle Fanning.

He was the beloved...

Aug 31, 2022

Joshua James Adams, 34, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away August 31, 2022, at Monument Health Sturgis.

Joshua James Adams, or simply Josh Adams because he's not in trouble and we don't need to use all his names, was born December 5, 1987, to Chuck and Sherri Adams in Sturgis, SD. He joined...

Aug 29, 2022

Justina June "Gussie" Lewis, 88, died at her home in Sturgis on Monday, August 29, 2022.

Gussie was born July 7, 1934, in Sioux Falls, SD, the middle child of James and Marguerite (Castle) Adams.

She grew up in loving family surrounded by siblings and cousins. Gussie met her...

Aug 29, 2022

On Monday, August 29, 2022, Sheryl Ann Frey passed away peacefully at the Monument Health Hospice in Rapid City, after a long battle with cancer.

Sheryl was born January 31, 1943, to Glenn and Beulah Roberts. She was the second oldest of four children.

Her favorite things to do...

Aug 25, 2022

Elizabeth Jane Sellers was born April 30, 1954, in Phoenix Arizona, to Clyde Martin Sellers and Lillie Louise Dean Sellers.

Elizabeth "Liz" was united in marriage to George Jackson on January 6, 1975. They made their home in Box Elder, South Dakota, until moving to Newell, SD, in 2000 with their entire family. While in Newell she...

Aug 25, 2022

Dale Brooks was born January 14, 1941, in New Underwood, SD, to Marvin and Alice Brooks.  He grew up in Philip, SD, with his four brothers; Arlie, Darral, George, and Gary. He graduated from Philip High School in 1959.  He then went on to attend Huron College and Black Hills State College on full athletic scholarships. When...

Aug 24, 2022

On August 24, 2022, Sharon Griffey Hill, died while holding her beloved husband's hand in Sturgis, SD.  She was 73 years old.

Sharon was born on May 9, 1949, at home in Gilbert, WV. When she was 10, her family left WV for NM, making the cross-country trip by train. She graduated from...