Obituaries

Oct 17, 2021

David Lane Stewart, 53, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021.

David was the youngest child born to William (Bill) Stewart and Sharon (Taylor) Stewart in Deadwood, South Dakota.  He graduated in 1987, from Sturgis Brown High School, where he participated in rodeo and made many lifelong friends.

He was married...

Oct 17, 2021

Logan James Beuning, age 40 (b. August 1, 1981), died unexpectedly due to illness on October 17, 2021, in Lake Stevens, Washington.  Logan worked as a construction electrician in the Seattle area. He loved music, played guitar, and sang in local bands.

Logan is survived by his wife, Ronnie; son, David; daughter, Bradie;...

Oct 15, 2021

William (Bill) Howard Anderson passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021, in Newcastle, Wyoming.

Bill was born on March 3, 1938, to Richard B. Anderson and Grace P. (Bacon) Anderson in Nespelem, Washington.

Bill grew up in Veradale, Washington and attended Central Valley School. He enlisted in the Navy on June 13,...

Oct 14, 2021

Sandra Lynette (Bush) Lockhart, of Spearfish, SD passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73 on Oct 14th at 12:15 am.

Sandy was born to Jerry and Norma (Jean) Bush in Laramie, Wyoming on January 24, 1948.  The family moved from Laramie when she was 3, to a ranch 8 miles north of...

Oct 13, 2021

Katherine Mayline Mason Biltoft passed away peacefully October 13, 2021, at 9:30 p.m. surrounded by her four children, Robert, Trent, Adrian, and Christel.

Mayline was born in El Dorado Arkansas on July 4, 1938, to George Mason, Jr. and Mary Arden Bozemen of Tyler, TX. She had two younger brothers, George III, and...

Oct 11, 2021

Denise (Conitz) Rieniets, age 50 of Newell SD, formerly of Mandan ND passed away Monday, October 11 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Denise was born March 6, 1971. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Betty (McLaughlin) Conitz. Denise grew up on the family farm near New Salem, ND. There she fell...

Oct 11, 2021

Aaron Michael Gamet, 40, departed this world for a better one on October 11, 2021, in the Black Hills.

Aaron was born on August 29, 1981. He was a long-awaited gift to his mom and dad. He grew up in Mitchell, Lake Norden, and Rapid City where he was active in Boy Scouts,...

Oct 8, 2021

Lavina Roske returned to her heavenly home October 8, 2021, at the age of 104 after surviving the 1918 pandemic and Covid-19.  Lavina always attributed her longevity to "good genes".

Lavina Catherine Roske was born June 15, 1917, to John Peter and Hattie L. (Halverson) Wilson, in Newell SD.  She attended school in...

Oct 7, 2021

Kristina Pelletier, 51, of Spearfish, SD, passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 7, 2021, formerly of Portland, ME.

Kristina was born May 1970 in Bellevue, NE, and spent much of her childhood in Buxton, ME. In 1987, she moved to Lemmon, SD, and in 1988 graduated from Lemmon High School. After high...

Oct 6, 2021

James Patrick Luze, Jr.  of Lead, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. He was 59 years old.

Jim was born to James Luze, Sr. and Donna (Haines) Johnston in Bremerton, WA, on April 7, 1962. Jim briefly attended primary school in Elkton, SD, and...

Oct 6, 2021

Alice Raylene Schlosser, 79, passed away October 6, 2021, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare, Spearfish, South Dakota.

Alice was born, January 17, 1942, in Durant, OK, to Tony and Exie (Jones) Brown.  She attended a number of different schools as the family moved around the country following her dad to his various military duty...

Oct 2, 2021

Gregor Byron McFarland, 84, died at his home, Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Gregor Byron McFarland was born September 16, 1937, in Sturgis, SD, to Gladys (Holst) and George B. McFarland.  He was the 8 th of 10 children and was raised on the family ranch. He attended Sturgis Elementary, Bend Country School, and...

Sep 30, 2021

Randy Pickett, just as he did in all aspects of his life, walked his journey through cancer with strength, optimism, positivity and grace. A journey that reached its final resting point on September 30 th , 2021. Randy, 65, was surrounded by the love of his wife and best friend of 45 years, Susan; his daughter, Marina;...

Sep 29, 2021

James R. Brackett, 78, of Deadwood, South Dakota, passed away on September 29, 2021, after a short illness and battle with COVID pneumonia.  He was born June 2, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, where he resided until his move to Deadwood after his marriage to Jo Etta Heltibridle-Dickert.  Jim was the oldest of three children born to Berton...

Sep 27, 2021

Maurice "Morry" Crow, 101, peacefully left this world on September 27, 2021, to join the love of his life, Lucy.  Morry was born March 31, 1920, at Stanwood, WA, to Virgil Bryan and Mildred Perry (Munger) Crow.

He attended schools in Forks, Beaver, Oak Lake, and Seattle, WA, before his family moved to...

Sep 26, 2021

Our Sally Brown, 79, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on the eve of Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Avantara Saint Cloud in Rapid City, SD.

Sally was one of 8 children. She was born Sally Louise Muller to William and Clarcie Muller (Giles) on July 27, 1942, in Rapid City, SD. In...

Sep 24, 2021

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Vickie Renee Olsen, 71, of Box Elder, SD, our loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on September 24, 2021, at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Vickie was born on April 24, 1950, in Thief River Falls,...

Sep 22, 2021

Jay Robert Grubl, age 56, died September 22, 2021, at Monument Health, Spearfish, SD.

Jay was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on April 30, 1965 to Robert and Phylliss Grubl. He grew up on his family's ranch east of Sturgis, where he loved every aspect of country living. Growing up with five...

Sep 20, 2021

James "Jim" William Crockford was born May 29, 1937, in Sturgis, SD, at the Anderson home, with a mid-wife, to Arthur and Mildred (Hanks) Crockford. He grew up and attended school in Sturgis, SD, graduating May 28, 1955, one day before his 18 th birthday. He entered the Navy and was stationed for 27 months of his...

Sep 19, 2021

After a ten-year battle with dementia Thomas Alan Escott, 73, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on September 19, 2021.

He grew up in Faith, SD, and spent his childhood days on the farm. A rebel through and through Tom forged the date on his military entry documents in order to enlist at...