Obituaries

Aug 10, 2025

Donald Erwin Brassfield was born on December 4, 1934 to Edward and Rena (Castle) Brassfield. He was the youngest of nine children. He attended elementary school at Lakeside. As a child, Donald and his invisible hired man spent many hours playing at building roads and farmed many acres on his knees with Carlo, his faithful dog by his side....

Aug 8, 2025

Kim Lenore Bartlett,

July 31st 1962 - August 8th 2025

Kim Bartlett, 63, passed away on August 8 2025 in Rapid City SD after a long battle with COPD and other health issues.

Kim was the Daughter of Ivan Haugen and Barbra Haugen, Sister to Wade Haugen, Matt Haugen, and Kelly Martinez, Wife...

Aug 6, 2025

Andrew Dana Vig  was born January 10, 1958 to A. Wayne and Carole Rae Vig in Belle Fourche, SD. He joined the family of two brothers, Barry and Martin and three sisters, Susan, Lorane, Mona as the sixth child. Later, he gained another sister and brother, Lisa and Morris. He grew up on the family ranch at Opal, SD...

Aug 5, 2025

Marilyn Susan Ferguson (Webb) went home to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday night August 5th 2025 at the age of 94.

Marilyn started her life born to Roy and Blanch Webb, October 11, 1930 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the youngest of eight brothers and sisters; Lincoln, Murial, Iris, Betty, Nancy, Wally and Harvey.

Aug 2, 2025

Bradley Gigliotti, 65, of Ft. Meade, South Dakota passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Department of Veterans Affairs, Ft. Meade.

Aug 2, 2025

April Lynn Yantis: beloved wife, mom, mommy, grammy, daughter, sister, nurse and friend passed away unexpectedly on August 2nd, 2025, at the age of 46. Her absence leaves an unimaginable void in the lives of those who loved her.

Born on April 30th, 1979, April was the heart of the family. She is survived by her devoted...

Aug 2, 2025

David Aaron Hudson, 71, of Piedmont, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2025, surrounded by family, just as he wished.

Dave was born to Bill and Francine Hudson (Aijala) on April 15, 1954, in Deadwood, South Dakota. From a young age, he had a deep love for nature and motorcycles. In the early...

Jul 31, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Goeringer, age 76, passed away at his home in Rapid City, SD, on July 31, 2025.

Ken was born in Hull, Iowa on August 27, 1948 to Otto and Viola Goeringer. He graduated from Boyden-Hull Community School in 1966. After graduation, he worked for his uncle as a mechanic at the Goeringer Garage in Hull....

Jul 30, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Sylvia (86), who peacefully left us on the morning of July 30th with all three of her children at her bedside. After a long and courageous battle with dementia, she is finally at peace. The loving care given to her by her daughter, Tami, who became her...

Jul 27, 2025

Norma Jean (Welch) Hill was born December 21, 1927 in Mitchell, South Dakota and died at the age of 97 on July 27, 2025 at her apartment at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Sturgis, South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Glenn Howard Welch and Evalyn Onalee Richardson Welch. Norma grew up on Lake Mitchell, always with...

Jul 27, 2025

Darrell Olson Carr was born June 25, 1948, the son of Bernard and Lola Carr in Rapid City, South Dakota.  He grew up in Prairie City, SD where he rode his horse daily to Strool School. He graduated from Faith High School in Faith SD where he met his high school sweetheart and wife of fifty-seven years, Phyllis Overacker...

Jul 25, 2025

Jana Marie Croy was born on September 23, 1957, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Barbara and Daniel Croy. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Randy and David Croy.

A natural athlete, Jana raced motorcycles, played softball, and loved spending time outdoors. Whether camping under the stars or casting a line while fishing,...

Jul 23, 2025

Kay King, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, went home to be with the Lord on July 23rd, 2025 with her loving husband by her side.

Kay was born on April 16, 1942 to Charles (Bud) and Mae Keffeler. She was the third of four children, joining her big sister Darleen and big...

Jul 23, 2025

April Dawn Askew "Dawn", age 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by loving family.

Dawn was born in Powell, Wyoming, at dawn, to Howard and Wanda Wilder, April 9, 1942.

Home was a dairy farm just outside Powell. She was one of 4 children,...

Jul 22, 2025

Gail Theo Reed was born August 30th, 1946, in Mobridge, SD to Ted and Leota (Clevenger) Sogge and was later joined by 3 Brothers Leo, Garry, and Randy.  She started her life growing up on ranches near Trail City, Mclaughlin, and West of Mobridge, SD on the Missouri River and attended school through the 8th grade in Mobridge.

Jul 19, 2025

John Edward Paulson, 75, of Sturgis, SD, passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 at Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis, SD.

Jul 19, 2025

Benjamin Joseph Harris, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 6:46 a.m., at the age of 77.

Born on March 31, 1948, in Orlando, Florida, to Homer and Mildred Harris, Benjamin lived a life defined by faith, service, and dedication. At the age of 20,...

Jul 18, 2025

William Henry Pawlowski, 92, Park City, MT passed away July 18, 2025 at Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade, SD. At his request, a private family interment has occurred.

William Henry Pawlowski was born November 19, 1932 to William August and Ella (Kruse) Pawlowski. Bill had five brothers and three sisters. At 18 ½ years of age,...

Jul 17, 2025

Wayne Ellis Overland was born on September 4, 1935, to Ruth and Freeman (Dewey) Overland in Faith, South Dakota. He grew up with seven siblings in the iconic stone house on Pine Creek, where his early years were filled with trapping, hunting, fishing, and a healthy dose of mischief. He and his older brother Clayton developed a particular knack...

Jul 17, 2025

Gregory J. Overholt, 77, Piedmont, SD passed away Thursday, July, 17, 2025 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  Visitation for Greg will be held from 5:00 Pm to 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 24 at Our Lady of the Black Hills Catholic Church in Piedmont, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00...