Obituaries

Mar 25, 2023

Robert Allen Burrill

July 16, 1947 – March 25, 2023

Bob passed peacefully surrounded and loved by his family on March 25, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Paula Burrill; his son, Alex (Jane) Burrill and their children, James, Jacob, Ross and Katie; son, Paul (Tanya) Burrill and...

Mar 24, 2023

On July 24th, 1991, the world was blessed with a little boy, Krayden Wayne Krause, born to Koreen Finck and Kenny Krause. He was raised near Newell with brother, Kennen, and sister, Kennedy. Growing up, Krayden loved baseball and was a talented shortstop. Krayden was naturally athletic also playing football and wrestling at Newell. During these years,...

Mar 24, 2023

Gordon Deters, 80, of Sturgis passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Monument Health Sturgis Care Center.  Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 am on Friday, March 31 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Salem.  Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Gordon John Deters was born August 12, 1942, in Sioux...

Mar 21, 2023

Stanton Thomas Dodson of Moorcroft, Wyoming passed away quietly March 21, 2023, at Fort Meade VA Medical Hospital.

He was born on June 26, 1935, in Sparta, Tennessee to Fred and Mary Dodson. Stan joined the US Air Force in 1956 and served for four years.  He then went to work as a Colorado State Patrolman and...

Mar 21, 2023

Christie Peterson, 86, Rapid City, passed away March 21, 2023, at her daughter and son-in-laws' home in Mesa, Arizona. Christie was surrounded by the loving arms of her family and the dedicated Hospice staff.

Christie was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The eldest of six, she moved to the US and took jobs to help her family....

Mar 19, 2023

Glenda Faye Moorhead, 85, Rapid City, South Dakota, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Avantara St. Cloud in Rapid City.

Glenda was born in Sturgis, SD, April 16, 1937, to Glen and Erma Dodson. She spent her life living and working in the Black Hills area before settling permanently in Rapid City, SD.

Mar 17, 2023

Betsy was born in Aspen, Colorado on March 14, 1946, to the parents of Woodrow "Bill" and Agnes (Reeder) Patterson. Her childhood years were spent on the family ranch.  Betsy attended New Castle High School until she was 15 years old when she moved to Kadoka, South Dakota to live with her dad, and be near her sisters. While...

Mar 15, 2023

Wayne Lloyd Lettau passed away on March 15, 2023, at the age of 59.

Wayne was born in Sturgis, SD, on March 16, 1963 to Levert and Janet (Jarding) Lettau. He graduated from Newell High School, where he met his wife, Susan. The two married on June 6, 1987. After high school, Wayne...

Mar 14, 2023

Paul A. Keffeler, 61, died March 14, 2023, at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis, SD.

Paul was born October 25, 1961, in Sturgis, SD, to Mark and Michaela (Urban) Keffeler.  He grew up on the family ranch on Alkali Creek east of Sturgis.  He graduated from Sturgis Brown High School where he...

Mar 13, 2023

Richard (Dick) Merle Rasmussen passed away at the Sturgis Hospital on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 84.

Dick was born to Floyd and Alice (Meyerink) Rasmussen on October 18, 1938. He attended Signal #3 for elementary school and graduated from Platte High School in 1956. He served in the 137th...

Mar 13, 2023

Larry J. Meier, 96, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at Monument Health Hospice House.

He was born January 27, 1927, in Roscoe, South Dakota to Andrew and Magdalena (Ehnes) Meier. The fifth of thirteen siblings.

He grew up and attended school in Roscoe, SD. Larry served two terms in the Korean War....

Mar 13, 2023

Helen Irene Ruff was born February 8, 1931, on a farm at Nisland, SD, to David and Lillie (Meyer) Ruff. She was the oldest of five children, followed by David (Dan), Robert, Delores, and John. Helen was baptized into the family of God in the Lutheran Church in Nisland, with Conrad and Emma Schuldise as her Godparents....

Mar 12, 2023

John Leroy Four Bear, 74, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the State Vet's Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

John was born on August 23, 1948, in Wakpala, SD to Armstrong and Elizabeth (Red Hawk) Four Bear. He grew up and attended school in Wakpala graduating from Wakpala Public School in 1966. John joined the...

Mar 12, 2023

Eugene John Kniffen of Sturgis passed away on March 12, 2023, while in hospice care.

Gene was born in Running Water, SD, on April 9, 1937, to Clarence and Mary (Honner) Kniffen. He had three siblings, Denny, Margie, and Don.  He grew up helping his dad on the family farm before graduating from...

Mar 7, 2023

Marceline "Marcy" Rae Palmer, 89, of Rapid City, SD, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Avantara North Nursing home in Rapid City, SD.

Marcy was born in Colome, SD, on April 26, 1933.  She lived in Rapid City mostly, but spent about 13 years in Kansas City, Missouri. She then moved back...

Mar 6, 2023

Derral Raymon Herbst, age 88, passed away on March 6, 2023, in Hawaii.

Derral was born in Faith, South Dakota on October 13, 1934. Derral spent most of his life in Hawaii. He graduated from Black Hills State University and went on to attain his doctorate's degree from the University of Hawaii. He...

Mar 2, 2023

Mavis (Klundt) Potter, age 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2, 2023, at her Arizona home in Sun City.

She was born June 6, 1948, to Leon and Louise Klundt in Burke, South Dakota. Mavis completed her lifelong career as a Registered Nurse and always cared for everyone around her.

She is...

Feb 28, 2023

Gary Frohme, 83, beloved father and 20-year US Air Force veteran passed away, February 28, 2023.

Gary was one of three children, son of Chas and Isabelle Frohme born in St. Croix, Wisconsin.

After retiring from the Air Force, he resided in Rochford SD. There he served as the fire chief for the Rochford Volunteer...

Feb 28, 2023

Myron Lee Jallo, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

He was born February 4, 1941 near Fordville, North Dakota to Clifford and Hannah (Hansen) Jallo. Myron was educated in rural Walsh County and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1962 with a degree...

Feb 27, 2023

Margaret Mary Witcraft passed away on February 27, 2023, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD, surrounded by her husband and sons.

She was born on November 23, 1939, (or Thanksgiving as her family will tell you) in Deadwood, SD. Where she spent the rest of her formative years and graduated from...