Albert George Larive
Sep 12, 2019
Albert Larive was born in Sundance, WY, to George and Maita Christensen on March 30, 1936. Albert's father, George Christensen, passed away on March 18, 1937. A few years later, his mother, Maita Larive, married Raphael Larive on October 6, 1941, in Broadus, MT. They moved to St. Onge, SD, where Albert attended grade school and then graduated from...
Charles Keith Barritt
Sep 10, 2019
Charles Keith Barritt was born February 4, 1928, at the family ranch west of Upton to parents Maurice and Bernice (Horn) Barritt. He grew up in Upton and graduated from Upton High School in 1946. He married Barbara Alice Giffin on September 22, 1946, and made their home in Upton where they raised their family. Keith worked at the...
Juanita Anne Philipsen
Sep 7, 2019
Juanita Anne Philipsen, 68, of Whitewood, SD, passed away September 7, 2019, at home, with her husband, Roy, and son, Corey, at her side, after battling cancer. Juanita was born in Chicago, IL, on October 2, 1950. Juanita's life was spent between the country and the city. Her loves were hunting, the outdoors, caring for animals, and most importantly,...
Roy Otis Kornmeyer
Sep 7, 2019
Roy was born May 19, 1922, in Luray, KS, the only son of Roy O. and Ida Mae (Case) Kornmeyer. Roy spent his younger years in and around Salina, KS. When Roy was in the third grade, he got his first violin and seemed to have an affinity for any stringed instrument after that. He went on to play...
Lawrence "Larry" Lungren
Sep 7, 2019
Larry was born February 17, 1944, near Newell, SD, to Victor and Mildred (Timm) Lungren. Larry lived on a farm west of Vale, SD, until they moved to Deadwood, SD, in 1951. He graduated from Deadwood High School, entering the service immediately thereafter. He served as a Navy Corpsman with the United States Marine Corps from March 1, 1961,...
Betty Joyce Bedingfield
Sep 6, 2019
Piedmont resident, Betty Joyce (Hillis) Bedingfield, 86, died at home Friday, September 6, 2019, after an extended illness. She was born to Savada (Hyatt) Hillis and Arcie Wilson Hillis December 18, 1932, in Hazel Green, Montgomery County, AL, to a family of sharecroppers. Joyce graduated from Central High School in McMinnville, TN, in 1950 and earned her Registered Nurse...
Berdella "Berdie" Quick
Sep 5, 2019
Berdella "Berdie" Quick, 84, Sturgis, died Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Sturgis Regional Senior Care with her family at her side. She was born June 30, 1935, in Fall Creek, WI, to John and Irene (Reedz) Mehls. Berdie spent her early years in Chippewa Falls, WI, then lived in sunny Cocoa Beach, FL, before moving to Sturgis in the...
Irwin Louis Tescher
Sep 5, 2019
Irwin Louis Tescher was born August 1, 1930, to Rol and Grace (McClain) Tescher, and was the youngest of nine children. Irwin married Betty Jean Kopren on Valentine's day 1954. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Irwin retired from Grand Electric Co-op in 1989. He then worked part-time at his dream job, consigning livestock for Lemmon Livestock....
James Arthur Eatherton
Sep 1, 2019
James A. Eatherton, 92, of Sturgis and formerly, Whitewood, died peacefully at home Sunday, September 1, 2019, after attending church. His wife of 68 years, Marian J. Eatherton, preceded him in death in January. He is survived by three daughters, Laurie Warfel (Yankton), Debra Leonard (Arlington, VA), and Gwen Brandfass (Sedona, AZ); and three grandchildren. Jim retired in 1982...
Viola L. Morris
Aug 31, 2019
Viola L. Morris, 91, of Sturgis died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Sturgis Senior Care. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Mt. View Cemetery in Rapid City, SD.
Donald "Don" D. Hafner
Aug 30, 2019
Donald "Don" D. Hafner, 101, passed away with family at his side on August 30, 2019 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO. A lifelong resident of Newell, he spent his last few years with his daughter, Connie in Colorado. Don was a loving husband and devoted father. He married his life companion, Ruth M. Powers, on June...
June B. Spencer
Aug 28, 2019
June B. (McHatton) Spencer was born June 2, 1934, to Earl and Catherine M. (Carigg) McHatton in Hamilton, MT. She was the 5th of 8 children. September 10, 1949, June married Clifton Kearney and became a stepmom to Edward Kearney who was 2 years old. Clifton and June had 4 children together. They later divorced. June was never a...
Jules Edwin Butler
Aug 28, 2019
Jules Edwin Butler, known to many as "Jay" or "Biz," 91, Spearfish, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade. Jules was born August 7, 1928, in Mount Clemons, MI, to Ferrell and Marjorie (Anderson) Butler. At 15 years of age, Jules entered the Merchant Marines. After he was released from duty, he returned...
Rollie Dean Schlenker
Aug 27, 2019
Rollie was born July 10, 1952, in McLaughlin, SD, the fourth of seven children of Reuben and Ruth (Hinsz) Schlenker. Rollie's childhood was spent fishing, shining shoes, and delivering papers to earn extra money. Throughout his life, his strong work ethic made him a valued family-man, friend, and employee. Rollie worked in construction most of his earlier life and...
Carla Wynn Erfman
Aug 26, 2019
Carla was born in Hollywood, California on January 25, 1936. From Hollywood to Deadwood, where she roamed the hillsides on her horse followed by her faithful dog, gathering berries to sell to afford the horses that she loved. Mount Moriah didn't only house the resting place of her beloved grandfather, but also her horse pasture as well. Carla loved...
Roger Dean Schuelke
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...
Charles Franklin Henry, Jr.
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....
Erma Lavonne Draine
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...
Billy Rae Powers
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...
Florence Elizabeth (Secrest) Swesey
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...
