Obituaries

Aug 25, 2019

Roger Dean Schuelke was born in Sturgis, SD, to Everett Warren and Evelyn Helen (Talley) Schuelke on November 6, 1950. He was the third in what would be six children. He attended local schools and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1968. He attended the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in 1969-70. In 1972 Roger joined the...

Aug 25, 2019

Charles Franklin Henry, Jr., passed away on August 25, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. He was 75 years old. He was born on January 15,  1944, in San Mateo, CA. He was a Marine and served in the US Marine Corps from June, 1961 to March, 1966. He did two tours of duty in the Vietnam War....

Aug 22, 2019

Erma Lavonne Draine was born June 1, 1934, in Chance, SD, to Clifford and Estella (Knittel) Reese. She was the youngest of three children. Erma grew up on a homestead in the Maurine area. Erma graduated from Faith HS, and shortly thereafter married Robert Emo Draine on January 24, 1953. To this union, three children were born; Gerald in...

Aug 22, 2019

Billy Rae Powers passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He is survived by his wife Susan, and two sons, Drew and Zachary Powers. Billy was a man who knew the definition of hard work. He was the definition of hard work. There was no man who could love as greatly as he. Bill was the father of...

Aug 18, 2019

Florence Elizabeth Swesey was born October 30, 1932, to Fred and Minnie (Wilson) Secrest in Gunnison, CO. She was the oldest of 4 siblings. Joining her was a brother, Gene, and two sisters, Effie and Punky. Florence's father was a logger, so the family moved from Colorado to New Mexico, and then to Idaho, settling in Sturgis, SD, in...

Aug 16, 2019

Francis was born October 23, 1927, in Clear Lake, SD, to Frank Martin and Margaret Theresa (Dailey) Langan. He attended school in Gregory, SD. He proudly served in the U.S. Army enlisting on October 9, 1952. He was stationed at Fort Riley as a mechanic, when he received orders that he was being transferred to France. On March 13,...

Aug 16, 2019

Curtis W. Clark, Jr., age 90, of Spearfish, passed away at his home on Friday, August 16, 2019. He was born September 12, 1928, in Hazelton, ND, to Curtis W. and Sarrah (Smith) Clark, Sr. He grew up on his parent's farm and attended grade school in Camp Crook, SD, and high school in Buffalo, SD. He served in...

Aug 14, 2019

Bernice was born August 3, 1917, at Boneita Springs, SD, to John L. and Emma (Hodson) Baker. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1935. She married Francis Langin in Sturgis on August 14, 1939. She worked as a bookkeeper for her husband's auto salvage business, and later for her son. Bernice was a member of United Methodist Church....

Aug 13, 2019

Elmer Isaac Alan passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, in Spearfish, SD, at the age of 92. Born on the 5th day of February, 1927 to William and Lempi (Metsala) Alan, he was baptized and later confirmed by the Lutheran Church. He joined a brother, Gilbert, and sister, Miriam, and lived his young life on a ranch near...

Aug 13, 2019

Regina was born December 4, 1932, in Arlee, MT on The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation to her parents Pete and Mary Pierre. Regina Pierre Cooper took her final journey on August 13, 2019, at her home in rural Sturgis, SD at the age of 89 years. Regina was an enrolled member of the Confederated...

Aug 12, 2019

Wanna (Speed) Young was born November 10, 1923, at Clough, SD, to Lawson and Mable (Ferguson) Speed. She attended high school at Stoneville, SD. She married Robert J. Young January 3, 1945, at Sturgis, SD. To this union, two children were born, Linda and Bob. Wanna was a member of Eastern Star (Matopaha Chapter #98 of Sturgis), Ladies Auxiliary...

Aug 11, 2019

Roger Duane Jensen was born in Millboro, SD, to Christian DeWitt Jensen and Marvel Belle (Painter) Jensen on September 17, 1933. He was number three in what would be nine children. As a young boy, they moved to the Eagle Butte, SD, area. He attended country schools and graduated from Eagle Butte High School in 1952. In March of...

Aug 10, 2019

The last of the Hobbits has returned to her final resting place in the Shire where she has been reunited with those whom she has dearly missed. We who are left behind feel the loss of her presence, but rejoice that she is no longer in pain. Dorothy passed from this earthly world on August 10, 2019, at the...

Aug 9, 2019

Allen Leroy Oedekoven was born September 27, 1924, in Sturgis, SD, to Albert and Ella (Linstrom) Oedekoven. He lived on the farm 17 miles northeast of Sturgis. He went to Nine Mile Grade School and worked with his family, especially his two brothers, Standly and Vernon and with his dad as he got older. He and his dad bought...

Aug 7, 2019

Mark was born November 17, 1956, the third child of ten, to Dwane and Justine "Gussie" (Adams) Lewis in Sioux Falls, SD. He grew up in Sioux Falls and moved to Sturgis with his parents and siblings in 1972. He graduated from Sturgis High School in 1975, and from BHSU with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in...

Aug 6, 2019

John H. Overholt was born October 25, 1927, to Ralph and Ellen (Clarin) Overholt in Creighton, SD. At a young age, they moved to Quinn, SD, and in 1941, the family moved to Rapid City. On June 21, 1947, John married Marjorie A. Deseive. They spent over 53 years together until she passed in March of 2001. They resided...

Aug 5, 2019

Ralph lead a full life of quiet service to his state, local municipalities, and community as a lawyer and as a leader / volunteer. Ralph has served as the Lead Deadwood Kiwanis Club President in 1999-2000 and served as the third longest serving Kiwanis Club Secretary from 1969 - 1976. Ralph was a strong civic leader and he volunteered...

Aug 5, 2019

Leo Frederick Pascoe, 84, of Sturgis, SD, died on August 5, 2019. He was born July 6, 1935.

Funeral arrangements by Kinkade Funeral Chapel.

Jul 31, 2019

After decades-long heart disease, Craig J. Hanna passed away July 31, 2019. He lived most of his 66 years in the Black Hills, where he worked at the Standard Station on 8th Street, Rushmore Mutual as an adjuster, and later as a partner in Rapid Adjustment. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Perry) Hartwig and grandchildren, Beau and...

Jul 31, 2019

Alta Eldora (Cooper) McVay passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 31, 2019, at Westhills Health Care in Rapid City, SD. Alta was born in Piedmont, SD, on November 24, 1925, to Frank and Mabel (Beatty) Cooper. She grew up in Piedmont with her 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Alta attended school in Piedmont and...