Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Delbert "Ray" Klassy, 92, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully in his home October 16, 2023.

Ray was born in Madison, SD, on March 27, 1931, to Benjamin and Vinnie (Heyer) Klassy. He grew up as a farm boy in eastern South Dakota, attending school in Madison, finishing up in Monterey, California. In...

Oct 15, 2023

Sally Ann Donald, 66, of Wall, SD, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

Sally was born in Boone, Iowa, September 12, 1957, to Mary Rew Duncan and Richard Duncan. During her childhood she lived in Yankton, SD; Mitchell, SD; and lived in Pierre, SD, and attended...

Oct 15, 2023

Edwin A. Hunsucker, 66, of Belle Fourche, SD, died October 15, 2023, in Belle Fourche, SD.

Per Ed's request, no services, cremation has taken place.

Oct 15, 2023

Michael Robert O'Bryan, 68, of Sturgis, SD, went to be with his Lord on October 15, 2023, after a long-fought battle with IPF at Monument Health Hospital Rapid City.

Michael was born on January 3, 1955, to Thomas Patrick and Merial Marie O'Bryan at Fort Benning, Georgia. His father served in the military,...

Oct 13, 2023

Richard Lorrie Jay Crawford graduated into eternal life October 13, 2023, at the age of 85.

He was born to Robert and Laura Crawford in Lead, SD, January 19, 1938. He graduated from Lead High School in 1956 and joined the USAF in 1958. After returning to Lead, he married JoAnn Quaschnick of Terraville, and had one...

Oct 12, 2023

Elmer M. Preszler, 91, died peacefully at home in Sturgis, SD, on Oct. 12, 2023.

Born March 31, 1932, in Bowdle, SD, to Helmuth and Rose (Himmerich) Preszler, he grew up on a farm near Roscoe, SD, where he attended country school. When he was 12, the family moved to Roscoe; he graduated...

Oct 11, 2023

Gerald "Jake" Kammerer, 78, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in Silver City, SD.

Born in Rapid City, Jake was raised on the Kammerer homestead on Elk Creek and attended Cathedral High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He married Anita Schweigert in 1970 and settled in Rapid Valley to raise...

Oct 11, 2023

Marie Gruwell, 95, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Monument Health Hospital in Sturgis.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Fairburn Cemetery in Fairburn.

Oct 8, 2023

Ronda Kay Trusty passed away on October 8, 2023. She was born March 13, 1946, to Floyd and Delphia (Williams) Henrichsen.

She attended school in Rapid City.  She graduated from Black Hills State University, with a bachelor's degree in teaching, she then taught second grade for the Douglas School System for 30 years.

On December...

Oct 7, 2023

Pat Lopau, 71, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Monument Health Hospital in Sturgis.

Oct 7, 2023

Margie Rae (Beckman) Fischer was born August 26, 1942, in Rhame, ND, to George and Margaret (Gore) Beckman. She lived and attended school in Buffalo, SD. She later moved with her family to Deadwood, where she graduated. Margie chose to be carefree and love life; always looking for fun and adventure. She worked at a couple diners...

Oct 6, 2023

Ms. Doreen Faye Thoelke, nee Riecke, passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2023, at her home in Rapid City. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Doreen was born on June 21st of 1953 in Mitchell, SD. She was an extremely hard worker. She worked with her father at a bait shop and at The Black Hills...

Oct 6, 2023

Eleanora Brown Miller was born in Fruitdale, SD, on August 25, 1932. She was the sixth child of four girls and six boys. Her parents were David Brown and Marie Luft Brown who were Germans that immigrated from Russia in the early 20th century. They became beet farmers, raising and selling beets to the U and I Sugar Beet...

Oct 5, 2023

Leo Herman Tammi 92, passed away peacefully with family surrounding him, on October 5, 2023, at Monument Health in Sturgis.

Leo, was born February 5th, 1931, to Sven and Lillian Tammi, in Deadwood SD. He grew up on the family ranch in Nemo, SD, and would love to tell you all the stories of how much fun...

Oct 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tandy Susanne Kral, a beloved individual who touched the lives of many. Tandy was born on January 18, 1960, in Austin, Texas, and tragically left this world on October 2, 2023, in Sturgis South Dakota. Throughout her life, Tandy embraced adventure, pursued her passion, and made...

Oct 1, 2023

Diana "Diane" Rowena (Gerlich) Leveque, 65, passed away October 1, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, at Monument Health Rapid City.

Diana Leveque was born on August 15, 1958, in Alliance, NE, to Ernst and Irma Gerlich and was the youngest of three children. In October of 1966 her family moved to...

Sep 30, 2023

Bryan Jay Ingle, 49, passed away on Friday, September 29.

Bryan was born in Thermopolis, WY, on September 28, 1974, Bryan spent his early youth playing baseball in Riverton, WY, gaining notice as a strong hitter, and first baseman. By the time of his family's relocation to Sturgis, SD, his interest had shifted...

Sep 27, 2023

Harold R. Garner, 87, Sturgis, died, Wednesday, Sept, 27, 2023, at The Ft Meade VA Medical Center.

He is survived by his Wife, Peggy, daughters, Mona Goltz, and Marcy Anderson, and sons, James Garner, and Jerry Garner.

Memorial services will be held at a later date with Kinkade Funeral Chapel.

Sep 26, 2023

Ronald Gene Van Beek, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Midtown Church in Rapid City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow at the New Underwood Cemetery in New Underwood....

Sep 24, 2023

Gerald Dean Niederwerder, a wild, determined, story-telling cowboy, passed away at the age of 75 on September 24, 2023, in his favorite place: home.

Gerald was the first of nine children, born to Ernest "Ernie" and Nona (Harris) Niederwerder on the first of September 1948. He grew up on the family farm/ranch near...