Glenn Orvie Jones
Dec 8, 2020
Glenn Orvie Jones was born in Rapid City, SD on November 3, 1922 to Elmer and Lillie Jones. When he was growing up, the family ranched near Owanka and New Underwood. Glenn graduated from Owanka High School, then signed up with the Navy to be schooled as a diesel engine mechanic. When his training was completed, he served on...
Raymond Richard Winters
Dec 7, 2020
Raymond Richard Winters, 81, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on December 7, 2020.
Ray was born August 11, 1939, in Flasher, North Dakota to John Winters and Marie Blotsky. He grew up and attended school in McIntosh, SD.
He worked most of his life doing sheet metal work and...
Mc Haley
Dec 7, 2020
MC was born Clarence Keller Haley on July 23, 1943, to Walter and Margaret (Keller) Haley in Rapid City, SD. MC grew up on the family ranch at Hereford, SD; he wrestled in high school and that is where his love for bronc riding began. He graduated from Sturgis High School and went on to study Business Administration and...
Viola "Jeane" Pittman
Dec 5, 2020
Viola "Jeane" Pittman was born on July 2, 1929 in New Underwood, SD to Kenneth Elliot and Edna C. (Remington) Oliver. She grew up the oldest of five siblings near Chalk Butte. She boarded with families in Sturgis so she could attend school there, finishing through the 10th grade. On the fateful evening of October 20, 1945 at a...
James F.R. Albertson
Dec 5, 2020
James F. R. (Jim) Albertson, 85, passed away December 5, 2020 at Avantara Nursing Home in Redfield, SD.
Jim was born July 1, 1935 in Bison, South Dakota to Clarence and Ruth Albertson. He grew up in the rural areas of northwest South Dakota and eastern Montana and learned to love the life of a rancher. Elementary...
Corky Linderman
Dec 5, 2020
Alvin "Corky" Frank Linderman, age 87, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on December 5, 2020 with family by his side.
Corky was born on the family farm near Onaka, SD on July 14, 1933 to Andrew and Christina (Burkhardt) Linderman. Corky worked on the family farm and was also...
Carolyn Sue Koan
Dec 5, 2020
Carol's story began on November 1, 1944, in Spearfish, SD. She was born at home to Robert and Creta (Moller) Wolf, who lived less than two miles from the final home she shared with her husband of 58 years, Robert Koan. Carol was the sixth of 13 children, Barb, Linda, Betty, Bonnie, Mary, Pearl, Eddy, Bobby, Frank, Billy, David...
Merle Dean Windedahl
Dec 4, 2020
Merle Dean Windedahl was born on June 29, 1932, on a farm in Carthage, South Dakota to Floyd and Inez Windedahl, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 4, 2020. Your children wish you a joyous celebration with God, your parents and loved ones in heaven. Merle served in the United States Army from 1952-1954. Shortly after...
Arlene Edna Woodford
Dec 3, 2020
Arlene Edna Woodford was born on October 12, 1935 in Sturgis, SD to Arden and Bertha (Murray) Hannant, joining siblings, Wayne, who was 17 years older and was in the Army, already headed to WWII, and Stella, who was 13 years older. Arlene grew up in Sturgis, graduating from Sturgis High School in 1953. It was there she met...
Edward Davis Jones
Dec 3, 2020
Edward Davis Jones, 69, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at his home in Deadwood, SD. Edward was born on January 1, 1951 in Wilmington, DE to William "Bill" and Nellie (Davis) Jones. He married Rose Marie (Marsh) Cass on August 17, 1976. To this union four children were born, Tobey Alfred (Cass) Jones, and Tracey, Genney, and Eddie Jones....
Arlene Hedwick Ginter
Dec 3, 2020
Arlene H. Ginter was born December 5, 1926, to Lester and Hedwick (Harig) Stilwell in Michigan. She had four sisters and two brothers. She married Robert Lee Ginter. Arlene was a very private, quiet and friendly person who loved to read. Arlene Hedwick Ginter, 93, of Sturgis died December 3, 2020, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. She was...
Marlyn Bernice Hansen
Dec 2, 2020
Marlyn Bernice Hansen passed on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home outside Sturgis, SD. She was determined she would not be robbed of her family in her final days and left this world surrounded in love. Marlyn was born on July 9, 1941 in Dupree, SD to Claude and Eleanor (Davick) Lowe. The second eldest of eight, she...
Paula Marie Dittman
Dec 2, 2020
A life well lived…Paula Marie "Polly" Dittman passed away on December 2, 2020 right where she wanted to be: at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 17, 1929 in Denver, Colorado to Paul and Ada (Van der Linden) Grosz. Polly graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelors in Education. She...
Arlie "Moon" Mullins
Dec 1, 2020
Arlie Lee Mullins was born November 12, 1934, in Staunton, VA, to Tracy and Ora (Copenhaver) Mullins. He was the oldest of 5 children. At a young age Arlie joined the U.S. Army in 1953, and served 2 years, before serving in the Air Force from 1955 to 1973. During the 18 years in the Air Force, he proudly...
Kenneth Walter Burnham
Nov 29, 2020
RAPID CITY | Kenneth Walter Burnham was born on Oct. 30, 1933, to Rollin and Margaret Burnham in Deadwood, the youngest of four children. Older sisters Dorothy, Marjorie, and Shirley, all preceded Ken at young ages from complications due to diabetes and multiple sclerosis.
Ken grew up in Spearfish, attended high school there,...
Richard Thomas Harp
Nov 29, 2020
Richard Thomas Harp was born on December 21, 1935 in Grafton, IL, to Leonard and Katie Lee (Echert) Harp. Richard graduated from high school and attended college for his Associate's Degree. He went on to be an insurance salesman. Richard met the love of his life, Beulah Cox, and they were married on July 3, 1955. In 1954, when...
Carroll "Hank" Lundin
Nov 26, 2020
Carrol H. Lundin, 86, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 26, 2020.
Hank proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea from 1953-1955. He was honorably discharged in 1960.
He worked as a fireman (paramedic) in Long Beach, CA, for over 28 years. After retirement he...
Carl Hufnus Jr.
Nov 26, 2020
Carl Hufnus Jr., 81, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 9:30 am at Black Hills National Cemetery with Reverend Herbert Cleveland officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the South Dakota Army National Guard and the Sturgis Volunteer Honor Guard.
Marshall Clinton Miller
Nov 26, 2020
Marshall C. Miller Sr., 93, a third-generation professional photographer and longtime Pierre businessman, died on November 26, 2020, in the Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City. In 2018, Marshall and his wife, Merrie - married for 67 years - moved from Pierre to the Peaceful Pines Independent Living community. He passed away after being injured in a fall at...
Harvey Victor Herrman
Nov 26, 2020
Harvey Victor Herrman, 94, of Sturgis, SD, passed away on November 26, 2020. He was born in Eureka, SD on October 16, 1926, to Solomon and Lydia Herrman. Harvey and his beloved wife, Hilda, were longtime Dupree, SD residents. Over many years, they jointly owned and operated Harvey's Electric, Harvey's OK Hardware, and a Gambles store. He was an...
