Obituaries

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 11, 2021

Link to watch Karolina's service please visit

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Karolina (Schauer) Nible was welcomed into Jesus' arms on September 11, 2021.  At the time she was a resident of the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Center in New Underwood, SD.  Karolina suffered from the auto immune disease of rheumatoid arthritis for over 45...

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...

Sep 8, 2021

Kenneth John Henderson "Butch", 72, passed away at his home September 8, 2021 in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Butch was born on May 12, 1949 in Rome, New York.  He was the son of Lester Arthur Henderson and Margaret Wilcox Henderson.  He grew up and attended Rome Catholic Academy and Rome Free Academy in New York.  He wanted...

Sep 7, 2021

Today we are celebrating the life of Karen Kay (Jones) Plaggemeyer. The following words were written by her daughter, Julie Olson.

Karen was born on November 20, 1939, to George and Rose (Heimbuck) Jones. She was the 6th of eight children that they raised in Pollock, SD. She would talk about doing chores...

Sep 5, 2021

Tara A. Murphy, 65, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Sep 5, 2021

Ronald Gene Funk of Spearfish, South Dakota, died Sunday, 5 September 2021.

Ron was born 18 September 1948, at St. Anthony's hospital in Lakewood, CO, to Herman Manfred Funk and Rosina (Runge) Funk.

After graduating from Bear Creek High School in Morrison, CO, he joined the United States Marine...

Sep 5, 2021

Kent Arthur Glynn was born August 2, 1957, in Kadoka, SD, to Arthur and Joyce (Griswold) Glynn. The family lived in Belvidere, Interior, and Wall, then moved to Rapid City, SD, in 1960. Kent attended school in Rapid City.

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Sep 4, 2021

Louann Cohick Robertson, 65, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

A celebration of life will be held in Florida at a later date.

Sep 3, 2021

Wallace D. Simpson, age 82, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Fort Meade VA Medical Center of the Black Hills.

He was born in Faribault, MN to Donald W. Simpson (Cub) and Mildred Henry (Bertram).  He was living in Summerset, SD the last five months.  His home prior was Detroit Lakes, MN.

Wallace was...

Sep 2, 2021

Howard R. Presser, 67, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Full obituary is pending.

Sep 1, 2021

Lois Marie Lewis, 85, of Nisland, SD, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in her home.

She attended 1st grade at Coleman school in rural Hot Springs, 2 nd thru 12th grade in Hot Springs, SD. She professed in Garrett Hughes' Gospel Meeting in January of 1949.

Her first job,...

Aug 31, 2021

Doylene (Dee) Gage of Sturgis, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 77.

Dee was born in Sheridan Wyoming on May 10, 1944 to Doyle and Ruth Copple. She was a graduate of Sheridan High School in 1962. She was married to her first husband Ron Fillmore...

Aug 30, 2021

Larry Ray Glasgow, age 72, of Belle Fourche, SD, died peacefully at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021.

He was a Vietnam veteran, having served with the 177 Field Artillery, 1 st Air Division.

Larry was known to be the grandpa who would wait inside the house, with a super soaker, to spray all...

Aug 30, 2021

Michael James McAuliffe was born December 6, 1942, in California. He was the son of James and Ella (Henderson) McAuliffe. Mike or "Mac" would follow in his father's footsteps; Mac would serve as a US Marine for 23 years doing 3 tours in Vietnam. Mac was a highly decorated Master Sergeant awarded not only the Purple Heart, but also...

Aug 29, 2021

Alan G. Hitch, 55, passed away August 29, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Full obituary is pending.

Aug 28, 2021

Francelia "Francie" Ruleaux-Iverson was the daughter of Betty and Donald Ruleaux born on September 29, 1964, in Deadwood, SD. She grew up with her siblings, Frank Ruleaux, Donnie Ruleaux, Mary Hall, Beau Ruleaux, and Robert Ruleaux, in Lead, SD; she graduated in 1982. She was known as a track star in high school who broke school records...

Aug 28, 2021

Cheryl Ann McElwain, 58, Sturgis, SD, passed away at home on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Cheryl was born June 30, 1963, in Deadwood, SD, to Charles and Elaine (Stephens) Green. She grew up in Sturgis, SD.

Cheryl worked several jobs throughout her life, eventually finding her calling working in healthcare, taking...

Aug 28, 2021

Thomas Ward, 75, of Rapid City, SD, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2021, at Department of Affairs Fort Meade hospital at Fort Meade, SD.

He was born on September 7, 1945, in White Clay, NE, to Dorothy Ward and Earl Grant. In 1974, he married Ethel Ward, and together they raised their...

Aug 28, 2021

Terry Westmoreland, a resident of Rapid City, SD, died on August 28, 2021, at the age of 65, surrounded by his family.

Terry was born in Oklahoma City, OK, on November 22, 1955, to Linda and Alvin Westmoreland. While growing up, he loved riding horses, going to church with his family, and making...