Amanda Jo Johnson
May 22, 2021
Amanda Jo Brence-Johnson, 38, passed away suddenly at her home on May 22, 2021.
She was born April 20, 1983 to Dave and Vicki Brence. Amanda spent the first part of her years in Harding County, graduating from Newell High School. She married Kenny Johnson on Oct. 30, 2013, in Rapid City.
When Amanda was...
Francis Carroll Mckenna
May 22, 2021
Francis passed away at Fort Meade on Saturday, May 22, 2021
Mass of Christian Burial for Francis McKenna, 73, of Belle Fourche will be Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 2 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Sturgis with burial following at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will be at Black Hills Funeral Home on Wednesday,...
Glen Russell Mccoy
May 20, 2021
Glen Russell McCoy Glen R. McCoy (Rusty) passed away at his home in Newcastle on May 20th, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was the youngest of eight children born to Lee and Alice McCoy. Rusty grew up in Newcastle and graduated from Newcastle High School in May 1970. He enlisted...
Robert "Bob" James Johnson
May 20, 2021
Robert "Bob" James Johnson, 71, formerly of Hill City, passed away on May 20, 2021, at the State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD.
The first son of Carl and Pearl (Bieber) Johnson was born in Rapid City, spending his younger years in Rapid City, McLaughlin, and Hill City, SD. After graduating from Hill City High School,...
Darrell Lee Mcelwain
May 19, 2021
Darrell Lee McElwain died at the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls on May 19, 2021, at the age of 61. He was born on August 14, 1959, in Sisseton, SD, to Herman Lee and Jeanette (Follette) McElwain.
Committal services with military honors for Darrell will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Black...
Larry Anthony Soares Sr.
May 19, 2021
Larry A. Soares Sr., passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.
Full obituary is pending.
Lee Roy Braun
May 18, 2021
Lee Roy Braun, 83, passed away on May 18, 2021 at the Fort Meade VA Hospital after a short illness.
Lee was born on September 18, 1937 to Raphael and Anna (Mischel) Braun. He was the 4 th of 6 children. He grew up and attended schools in Haynes, ND. After graduation, Lee joined the U.S. Air...
Robert Leon Honey
May 17, 2021
Robert (Bob) Leon Honey, 51, of Upton, WY, joined our Lord in Heaven on May 17, 2021. He passed away after a hard-fought battle from complications of Covid-19.
Bob was born December 2, 1969, in Rawlins, WY, to Harold and Betty Ann (Pollat) Honey. He was raised on the family ranch south of Upton with his sisters. ...
Eugene "Gene" Paul Huckins
May 17, 2021
Eugene "Gene" Paul Huckins, 49, of Sturgis, SD, passed away on May 17, 2021, with his family by his side.
Gene was born February 12, 1972, to Jackie and Leon Huckins in Deadwood, SD. He graduated in 1992 from Sturgis Brown High School. He loved camping, hunting, and fishing. He played soccer, baseball, and was in Boy...
Lorraine Teller
May 15, 2021
Lorraine Teller, 90, Piedmont, passed away, Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Monument Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City.
She was born March 19, 1931, in Isabel, SD, to John and Emma (Wohl) Kienzle. On July 19, 1952, Lorraine married Stanley Teller in Isabel. She worked in the restaurant business for many years owning and operating several...
Ty Quinton Stilwell
May 14, 2021
Ty Quinton Stilwell was born September 30, 1996, at Rapid City, SD, to Nik and Paula (Merchen) Stilwell. Our Lord welcomed our husband, son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend into his arms to continue his journey into eternity on May 14, 2021. This impressive young man warmed our hearts and world with his kind, gentle...
David M. Wessling
May 14, 2021
David M. Wessling was born May 15, 1961, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at the age of 59.
He was predeceased by his father, Vincent M. Wessling and is survived by his mother, Billie Lash; wife, Debby; and siblings, Vince, Monica, Dan, Cindy, and Jerry. David was known for his kind heart, generosity of spirit, and...
Ruth Ann Wynn
May 12, 2021
Ruth "Ruthie" Ann Wynn was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, caregiver, and friend to everyone she met. On May 12, 2021' in Rapid City, SD, while holding the hand of her soul mate, Robert and surrounded by her loving family, she passed away.
Ruth was born on October 7, 1937, in Wessington Springs, SD,...
Pamela Pettit
May 12, 2021
Pam Pettit passed away May 12, 2021 at her son's home in Upton, Wyoming. She was 68 years old.
Pam was born on January 4, 1953 in Rapid City, SD to Louis "Punk" and Francis "Sister" (Belmont) Pettit. She grew up and enjoyed her time in the Black Hills.
On February 19, 1977 she married...
Juliet Lewis
May 11, 2021
Juliet Lewis, 75, passed away May 11, 2021 in Rapid City.
Juliet will be returned to the Philippines for burial in the family plot.
Robert "Bob" Alan Kaeser
May 11, 2021
Robert "Bob" Kaeser died on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his home in Sturgis, SD. Bob was surrounded by his loving wife of 52 years, Frances, and his long life friend, Frank Lawton.
The passing of Bob was sudden and unexpected. His family and friends grieve his loss, but honor his memory. Bob had a big heart....
Charles Leroy Miller
May 10, 2021
Charles L. Miller, 79, passed away Monday, May 11, 2021 in Gillette.
Full obituary and service information is pending.
Mary Margaret Baker
May 9, 2021
Mary M. Baker was born May 9, 1920, to Frank and Clara (Karrels) Poss in Sturgis, SD. In 1938, Mary graduated from St. Martin's Academy in Sturgis. After graduation, she worked at Archie Haley's grocery store for two years. The following year, she attended Business College in Rapid City. Returning to Sturgis, she worked at the AAA agriculture office...
Ronald Lee Zacher
May 8, 2021
Ron Zacher of Lead, SD, at age 74, passed away on May 8, 2021, at Department of Affairs Fort Meade Veterans hospital in Fort Meade, SD. Ron was born on July 8, 1946, in Dupree, SD, to Anton "Tony" Nick Zacher and Christina Frankfurth. Ron was the second oldest of five kids; Don, Jim, Jack, and Beverly. Ron graduated...
Lenore Elsie Hines
May 7, 2021
Lenore Hines passed away of natural causes last week at the Avantara St. Cloud Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. She was 95 years old.
She was born on a farm near the town of Ardill in Saskatchewan, Canada, but lived most of her adult life in Sturgis, SD. She arrived in Sturgis as a young Lutheran...
