Obituaries

Apr 4, 2021

Anthony "Crackhead" R. Robinson was born on July 19, 1962 in Seymour, IN to John R. Robinson and Gladys Haynes. He grew up in Tennessee and later lived 17 years in Ohio, and then moved to Rapid City, SD, where he lived until his death on April 4, 2021.

He is survived by...

Apr 4, 2021

On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, Dalton Dayne Harrington, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 23.

As a young child, Dalton had a love and passion for sports and the outdoors. He loved playing hockey and baseball and, anytime he had the opportunity, you'd find him hunting or fishing. This passion led him...

Apr 3, 2021

Minnie Marie (Carlson) Binger, 93, passed peacefully at Monument Health Rapid City on April 3, 2021. She was born in Doland, SD on December 15, 1927 to Mildred Rosella Shiek and Charles Lindgrave Carlson. She was the second of six children born to this union and had four half brothers and sisters.

On...

Mar 30, 2021

Jessie Talley-Russell of Sturgis, SD, passed away on March 30, 2021. Jessie Grew up in Marcus, SD with siblings Lila, Lola, and Pete Richardson.

Jessie married Gene Talley in 1960 in Lead, SD. They were blessed with two children, Marty and Melody. While working construction in Colorado they made many lifelong friends. The...

Mar 29, 2021

Irene R. Merkel, formerly of Piedmont, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at St. Martins Assisted Living Center. She was born on June 11, 1926, to John and Bertha (Hayes) Brady in Winnett, MT.

The family (sisters, Mrytle Thune, Mable Nelson; brothers, Charles, Calvin, and Alvin) moved to Crookston, MN, in March of 1933. Irene attended...

Mar 29, 2021

Lillian Euella Manthei was born the oldest of five children on May 12, 1956 to Dottie and Paul Manthei in Glad Valley, near Isabel, SD, in an area known as Thunder Butte. Lil grew up as a rural cowgirl, and ranch life formed a huge part of her identity, as did riding and roping. Another important part...

Mar 27, 2021

Riley Jacob Timmons was born July 24, 1980 in Sturgis, SD to John and Cathy (Wenzel) Timmons. He attended rural schools at Enning and Maurine SD and high school in Faith, SD. Later he attended Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City. After receiving his degree in mechanics, he accepted a position at Thunder Basin Ford in Gillette,...

Mar 26, 2021

Walt Ruby, 77, died on Friday, March 26, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Sturgis, SD. Walt was born on June 11, 1943, to Walter and Katherine (Gray) Ruby in Bridgeport, CT. He grew up in Fairfield, CT, and graduated from Andrew Ward High School. He was a talented football player and was awarded a full ride scholarship to...

Mar 26, 2021

Rose Marie (Leonard) Bartels was born on February 14, 1930. She fell in love and married Robert "Bob" Bartels on April 7, 1950. Together they raised four wonderful children, Roxann "Roxie", Melanie, Bruce and Kevin.

Rose, 91, of Sturgis, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home in Sturgis.

She is survived by...

Mar 25, 2021

We are saddened to report the loss of our beloved aunt, Leona Cordialla Bruch. She was born in Sturgis, SD on April 29, 1925, to Henry S. and Agnes (Karrels) Bruch. She passed away peacefully at her home in Sturgis on March 25, 2021.

As a child, Leona's walk to school was short because St. Martin's Academy...

Mar 25, 2021

Lawrence Kenneth Kracht was born November 25, 1928, to Christian and Olga (Kahler) Kracht in rural Gregory County, SD, and passed March 25, 2021, at Fort Meade VA Hospital at the age of 92 years, 4 months.

Lawrence attended rural school in Gregory County and entered the US Army in 1951 serving during the Korean War and was stationed in Okinawa,...

Mar 24, 2021

Valorie Jorensen, age 60, passed away at home on March 24, 2021 during her battle with lung cancer. She was born to parents Carol Aker and Donnie Kost on November 2, 1960.

Val is survived by her husband, Bart Jorensen; father, Donnie Kost, sister, Deb Hopper; brother, Elmer Aker; children, Logan Wierenga, Brandi Wierenga, Samantha Lenz, Travis...

Mar 23, 2021

Robert Howard Bandy, 53, of Sturgis, SD, passed away March 23, 2021, at Monument Health Sturgis hospital from a hard-fought battle with cancer. Robert was born in Miles City, Montana, on February 23, 1968, to Robert and Dorothy (Ganeff) Bandy. Robert was a hard-working Journeyman Plumber with Streamline for many years.

Roberts greatest loves were his daughters,...

Mar 19, 2021

Raymond Floyd Baker was born on September 18, 1942 to Floyd and Roxona (Mobley) Baker in the sod house his grandpa built on the family homestead in Hereford, SD. He attended the Doyle School through the 8th grade when, at this point in his life, he was a working man, helping work the family farm/ranch at the original homestead...

Mar 18, 2021

Marshall R. Williams was born August 10, 1944, to Ruth I. (Kingsbury) and Richard B. Williams in Sturgis, SD, and died March 18, 2021, at Monument Health Sturgis hospital. Marshall graduated from Sturgis High School in 1962, attended the University of Wyoming, and graduated from Black Hills State University in 1969. He later earned his Master's degree from SDSU...

Mar 16, 2021

Effie Jeanette Carney, 86, Sturgis passed away, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Monument Health Sturgis Senior Care. She was born, April 25, 1934, in Farmington, NM, to Fred and Minnie (Wilson) Secrest. Effie went to school in Pierre, SD, receiving her LPN License in 1969. She volunteered with the Sturgis Ambulance for several years, retiring in 1995 from...

Mar 15, 2021

Evangeline "Vangie" Albrecht was born in Herreid, SD, on July 12, 1930, to Albert and Mary (Aipperspach) Jahraus. On Monday March 15, 2021, Evangeline, Vangie or Blondie (however you knew her) went to be with the Lord and the love of her love life -- Lefty. She grew up near the Burlington Northern rail yard in Aberdeen, SD. She...

Mar 15, 2021

Lyle Robert "Butch" Droppers of Sturgis, SD was born to Lyle and Betty (VanCleave) Droppers on December 18, 1953 in Deadwood, SD. He grew up in Miller, SD and after graduating high school, he joined the Navy. Butch married Dellete Wild and together they had three children, Dion, Misty, and DJ. He lived and worked in Huron, SD before...

Mar 14, 2021

Anna Marie Verhulst was born April 3, 1923, to Charley and Annette Verhulst at home at the ranch near Reva, SD. She attended a rural school for 8 years and graduated from high school at Thrall Academy in Sorum, SD, in 1941. She married Forrest Goddard on November 14, 1941, in Sturgis SD. They began their married life in...

Mar 13, 2021

Robert "Bob" Lee Varilek passed away peacefully of natural causes, surrounded by family on March 13, 2021, at St Martin's Village in Rapid City; he had been residing there for the past few years. Bob was 86 years old. Robert was born at home in Charles Mix County, SD, on January 29, 1935, the son of Joe O. and...