Obituaries

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...

Sep 19, 2021

Audrey M. Printz, 87, Sturgis, peacefully passed away, Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Westhills Village Healthcare in Rapid City.

Audrey was born, July 1, 1934, in Madison, SD, to Halvor and Cora (Clancy) Stenslokken. She moved to Sturgis where she raised her family and was a Registered Nurse at the Fort Meade VA Hospital. Her...

Sep 18, 2021

Harold George Covell was born on February 7, 1950, to his parents William and Rosella (Marsh) in Watertown, SD.  They welcomed him as the second child in their family.

At an early age, his parents relocated to Lead, SD, where Harold's love of hunting, fishing, and trapping began; he enjoyed doing all of these things with his...

Sep 17, 2021

A devoted servant of Jehovah God, Jimmy Ray Downs, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 2:20 p.m.  He is now living in his Heavenly Father's memory.

Jim was born in Norwalk, CA to Buel and Carmaletha Downs on October 14, 1944.

He married his wife, Jalanda Jean...

Sep 16, 2021

Melvin Carlson, a longtime resident of both Aberdeen, and Lead, SD, passed away on September 16, 2021. Melvin was a machinist by trade, a chemist by profession, and a salesman by choice.

Melvin was born near Glenburn, ND, on May 16, 1923, he was the fifth child of William Carlson and Esther Cecelia...

Sep 16, 2021

Edith, 90, passed away at her daughter's home in Winona, MS. Monday, September 13, 2021.

Edith was married to the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Weber. She found her calling as a cook and a mother but as the last of her children graduated from high school, she found a new passion…running!...

Sep 14, 2021

Sharlene Edna (Schulze) Vig, 68, of Belle Fourche, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  Sharlene was born in Belle Fourche, SD, on October 20, 1952, to Edwin Emmit Schulze and Doris May (Cool) Schulze, spending her first nine months in Newcastle, WY. The family then moved to Belle Fourche. Sharlene was the youngest of five, and...

Sep 13, 2021

Thomas Craig Burdick, 72, of Rapid City, SD, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at Monument Health Rapid City hospital.

Tom was born on December 4, 1948, in Sturgis, SD, to Leo and Kathleen (Ramsdell) Burdick. Tom was raised on a ranch outside of town with his four sisters; Kathy, Roxie, Dixie, and Cindy....

Sep 13, 2021

Kendall Martin Darrach was born on December 12, 1940, to Ivan and Marjorie (Martin) Darrach in Dunedin, Prince Edward Island (PEI).  He was the youngest of two. He had an older brother, Ivan Darrach, who he adored and looked up to all his 80 years and cherished almost weekly facetime video chats.

Ken...

Sep 13, 2021

Elwin Delilah Gere-Krug, daughter of Scottie and Merna (Grimm) Gere was born May 1, 1956, in Osceola, Iowa. Elwin passed away peacefully from this life Monday, September 13, 2021, in Rapid City, South Dakota

Elwin grew up living in several cities in South Dakota and Iowa. She graduated from Central Decatur High School...

Sep 12, 2021

Randall "Randy" Gene Smith, 61, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away, Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home with family by his side.

Randy was born March 11, 1960, in Scottsbluff, NE, to Norman "Bud" and Margie "Ann" Smith. He graduated in 1978 from Bridgeport high school and shortly after worked for Burlington...

Sep 12, 2021

Pauline M. Davis, 87, Spearfish, died, Sunday September 12, 2021, at the Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish.

She was born, March 1, 1934, to James and Ruby (Olson) Gray, in Dupree, SD. Pauline grew up on a farm south of Dupree. She attended Dupree school participating in numerous activities and sports. While...

Sep 9, 2021

James (Jim) Elic Alexander was born May 3, 1942, to Verlin and Jennie (Benton) Alexander in Yamhill, Oregon. He was the third born amongst him and his 5 siblings. Jim moved to Hot Springs, SD, with his mom and siblings when he was thirteen years old. As a young teenager, Jim served in the South Dakota National...