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Remembering those who have left us. This obituaries page is a simple tribute to individuals who touched our lives. May their legacies endure in our memories.
2/13/1940 - 7/20/2025
David Lee Ange, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota, at the age of 85. Born on February 13, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, David touched ...
5/29/1944 - 7/19/2025
Gary Tansill passed away at the age of 81 on July 19, 2025 in the arms of his wife and family. Gary left love, kindness, joy, and laughter with his family, adopted family, friends and strangers. Gary...
2/12/1953 - 7/17/2025
“Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering” – Theodore Roosevelt Jay Edward Crawford, 72, passed away on July 17, 2025 in Rapid City, SD. He was b...
12/14/1933 - 7/17/2025
Genevieve Marcella "Jenny" (Menzia) Schumacher December 14, 1933 – July 17, 2025 Genevieve Marcella (Menzia) Schumacher was born on December 14, 1933, to Conrad “CB” and Julia (Fuhrmann) Menzia....
5/25/1935 - 7/7/2025
Theodore Francis Tornow (Sonny), of Murdo passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the Kadoka Nursing Home after achieving 90 years. Sonny was born May 25, 1935, in Murdo, South Dakota to Theodore W...
3/14/1967 - 7/4/2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet Kristina Louise, who gained her angel’s wings on Independence Day 2025 - a day now forever marked with deeper meaning for those who ...
6/24/1952 - 7/4/2025
Raymond Lee Jones, surrounded by his wife, children, daughter-in-law and son-in-law, passed peacefully from this life to the next on July 4, 2025, due to complications from a long battle with cancer. ...
12/23/1969 - 6/27/2025
Ronna Noelle Poole was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 23, 1969. She went home to be with her Savior on June 27th, 2025, while living with her family in Rapid City, South Dakota. She is survive...
5/3/1979 - 6/11/2025
Brandon Lee Whitney 05/03/1979 - 06/11/2025 Brandon Whitney was born to Donald & Cindy on May 3, 1979 in Sturgis S. D. Brandon passed away June 11, 2025 at his home in Black Hawk after a debilita...
7/6/1937 - 6/3/2025
Obituary for Karen N. Miller Karen Nyla Miller, 87, passed away on June 3, 2025, at Clarkson Health Care, surrounded by loving friends. Karen was born on July 6, 1937, in Pierre, SD, to Fred and Dori...
8/1/1947 - 5/30/2025
Roy W. Pengra died Friday, May 30 in an accident at his home on Lame Johnny Creek at 77 years of age. Lilah Morton Pengra, his wife, survives him. His sister, Patricia (Pengra) Monaghen, and nephew,...
8/24/1921 - 5/27/2025
Margaret Mary Boyles, long-time resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Margaret was born August 24, 1921 in Otter Creek township, just outside Waterbury,...
5/14/1934 - 5/24/2025
John G. Delgado was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and passed away on May 24th, 2025. John was born on May 14th, 1934, in N. Easton Massachusetts to John G. and Amelia M. Delgado. He gradu...
3/10/1934 - 5/24/2025
Patricia A (Stout) McKay, 91, passed away on May 24, 2025. Patricia was born in Hurley, SD, on march 10, 1934 to George and Ora (pool) Stout. Graduated from Rapid City High School in 1952. Married Do...
8/14/1944 - 5/22/2025
14 August 1944 22 May 2025 Larry Welder, also known as Jake, lived a simple life. A life on his own terms, embracing every moment with enthusiasm. He had a passion for the outdoors. Gardening allowe...
4/16/1948 - 5/22/2025
Diane Joyce Short, Rapid City, born April 16, 1948, passed away on May 22, 2025.
7/10/1937 - 5/19/2025
Richard William Pauley, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 with his beloved daughter Stephanie and grandson Taylor by his side. Richard was born in Portland, OR on July 10, 1937 to the late Kather...
12/24/1935 - 5/16/2025
Robert Dale Shockley, 89, passed away peacefully at home, on May 16, 2025. Robert (Bob) was born in Chinook, Montana to Noble Wilson Shockley and Jennie Ethel (Richmond) Shockley. Bob spent his younge...
2/23/1941 - 5/15/2025
Melvin John HenrichsenFebruary 23, 1941 - May 15, 2025Melvin John Henrichsen passed away on May 15, 2025 in his home in Rapid City, SD holding the hands of his wife, Ann, and daughter, Liesl. Mel was ...
10/1/1950 - 5/13/2025
Kathy Lee Brandner was born on October 1, 1950 in Mobridge, South Dakota to George and Leona Brandner of Herreid, South Dakota. Earlier this year, Kathy had a respiratory illness and never fully reco...
12/18/1942 - 5/4/2025
Josephine “Jo” Jones Sorensen, 82, of Hermosa, SD, passed away from a sudden stroke on May 4, 2025, in the Rapid City, SD Hospital. She was surrounded by all 9 of her children and other family mem...
12/15/1936 - 5/4/2025
John Henry Johnson (88) of Hot Springs, SD passed away at home Sunday, May 4th with family by his side. John was born December 15, 1936, in New Underwood, SD to Edwin and Gladys (Nelson) Johnson. H...
5/23/1971 - 4/30/2025
Rodger L. Williams, Sr. , 53, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on April 30th, 2025. He was born on May 23rd, 1971, in Gary, Indiana to Charlotte (Banks-Williams) and Levell Williams. He went to school ...
1/28/1976 - 4/26/2025
Julie Ann Franke, born Julie Ann Geigle on January 28, 1976, in South Dakota to her mother Madelyn Mitchell, lived a life filled with warmth, resilience, and a heart open to all. Throughout her life, ...
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