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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.

12/26/1934

- 7/12/2008

12/26/1934 - 7/12/2008

George W. Blesh, 73, New Underwood left this world on July 12, 2008 the way he lived his life. He left on his own terms. He was born December 26, 1934 the 4th of 7 children to Newton A. Blesh and Gert...



11/19/1921

- 7/4/2008

11/19/1921 - 7/4/2008

Margaret E. Fritz, 86, died Friday, July 4, 2008 at the Rapid City Regional Hospice House surrounded by her family. Margaret was born November 19, 1921 in Gregory, SD to Leo and Elisebeth (Janousek) H...



2/9/1936

- 7/3/2008

2/9/1936 - 7/3/2008

Leo James Wylie, 72, Baraboo, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2008 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Baraboo. Leo was born February 9, 1936 during a blizzard in Aberde...



10/23/1910

- 6/24/2008

10/23/1910 - 6/24/2008

Harvey Emmanuel Christensen went home to his heavenly Father June 24, 2008. Harvey was born October 23, 1910 to C. W. and Petrea (Sorenson) Christensen in Oakfield Township, Audubon County Iowa. As ...



7/7/1926

- 6/21/2008

7/7/1926 - 6/21/2008

Robert ‘Dean’ Haynes, 81, 4201 Elm Ave, Apt 310, Rapid City, SD 57701 passed away Saturday June 21st surrounded by his loving wife, Aureole, and family at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He is surv...



9/18/1967

- 6/20/2008

9/18/1967 - 6/20/2008

Steven L. Rynders, 40, Rapid City died Friday June 20th at the VA Medical Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. He served in the US Army from May 4, 1987 and was honorably discharged March 19, 1991. Steven ...



10/22/1958

- 6/19/2008

10/22/1958 - 6/19/2008

Vickie Rae Stierwalt, 49, Rapid City died Thursday June 19, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Deadwood to Johnny and Wilma (Levi) Schauer on Oct. 22, 1958. She graduated high school and also rec...



3/8/1943

- 6/14/2008

3/8/1943 - 6/14/2008

Robert J. Stahl died Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1970. He is survived by Darla Bierwagen-Stahl, Sioux Falls; child...



6/4/1947

- 6/9/2008

6/4/1947 - 6/9/2008

Shirley Ann Anderson, 61, Black Hawk passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday June 9, 2008. She was born June 4, 1947 to Jennie (Ahlgren) and Herbert Piekkola. She married Glen Anderson...



9/7/1921

- 6/8/2008

9/7/1921 - 6/8/2008

Gilbert Charles Luers, 86, Hot Springs died Sunday June 8, 2008 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was born Sept. 7, 1921 in Shakopee, MN to William and Louise (Coeper) Luers. He served in the US ...



8/11/1929

- 5/31/2008

8/11/1929 - 5/31/2008

Glenys Simmons Madsen Gerlach, 78, Rapid City died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Rapid City Regional Hospice House, after a long illness. Glenys was born Aug. 11, 1929 to George W. and Esther (Stubbe) Sim...



11/6/1935

- 5/30/2008

11/6/1935 - 5/30/2008

Beverly J. Behrens-Miller of Rapid City, S. D. died May 30, 2008 after a valiant 14-year struggle with cancer. ...



3/23/1909

- 5/23/2008

3/23/1909 - 5/23/2008

Hallie Griemann Stromer, 99, Rapid City died Friday May 23, 2008 at Golden Livingcenter Meadowbrook. She was born March 23, 1909 to William and Bettie (Schuldt) Griemann at Hancock County, Iowa. She...



7/11/1919

- 5/11/2008

7/11/1919 - 5/11/2008

Clayton L. Behrens, M. D. was called to his heavenly home May 11, 2008. He was born July 11,1919 on the ranch homesteaded by his grandfather on lower Spring Creek to Leo and Jessie Behrens where Clayt...



11/17/1924

- 5/10/2008

11/17/1924 - 5/10/2008

John Prodan, 83, Rapid City, died Saturday, May10, 2008 in Rochester, Minnesota as a result of complications following surgery. John was born November 17, 1924 in East Orange, New Jersey, the first c...



12/2/1947

- 5/10/2008

12/2/1947 - 5/10/2008

Paulette E. ‘Paula’ Waddell, 60, Summerset, died Saturday, May 10, 2008 at his residence. Paula is survived by his 3 daughters, Jill R. and husband Ronnie W. Fischer, Rapid City and their childre...



2/8/1920

- 5/10/2008

2/8/1920 - 5/10/2008

Kathe Barron, 88, Rapid City died Saturday May 10, 2008 at home with her family. Kathe Sieber was born in Ofsenitsa Romania to George and Anna (Loth) Sieber. She married Frank P. Barron Sr after WW...



1/10/1927

- 5/6/2008

1/10/1927 - 5/6/2008

Jimmie Dyke Morris, 81, Rapid City died Tuesday May 6, 2008 in Pueblo, CO as the result of an automobile accident. Jimmie was born Jan. 10, 1927 in Perkins Co, SD to L. G. and Clara (Dyke) Morris. ...



12/22/1936

- 5/6/2008

12/22/1936 - 5/6/2008

Carol Jean Bauer, 71, Aberdeen, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at her home in Aberdeen. Carol Jean Wehnes was born on December 22, 1936 at Hot Springs, SD to Henry and Lela (Smith) Wehnes. She lived on the...



7/3/1936

- 5/6/2008

7/3/1936 - 5/6/2008

Merle T. Potter, 71, Rapid City died Tuesday May 6, 2008 at his home. He was born July 3, 1936 in Rapid City, SD to Harold and Mary (Bennett) Potter. He is survived by his wife Lois, Rapid City; da...



3/14/1923

- 4/28/2008

3/14/1923 - 4/28/2008

Janet W. Hurley, 85, Black Hawk died at Golden Livingcenter Black Hills, Wednesday April 23, 2008. She was born in Wenatchee, WA, daughter of Florence and John Van Hoosen. When her father died, her...



7/22/1932

- 4/27/2008

7/22/1932 - 4/27/2008

Jimmy Graham, 76, Rapid City went home to be with his loving wife Shirley on Sunday April 27, 2008 at Rapid City Regional Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born in Clinton, TN on July 22,...



6/8/1964

- 4/19/2008

6/8/1964 - 4/19/2008

Dawn Rae Kohlmeyer 43 died battling cancer at home on Saturday, April 19 2008 in Summerset, SD. Dawn Rae Ready was born June 8 1964 at Breckenridge, MN to Wilbur (Bill) and Arlene (Koester) Ready. She...



6/14/1922

- 4/18/2008

6/14/1922 - 4/18/2008

Alvin “Al” Stulken, 85, of Rapid City, died April 18, 2008, at Golden Livingcenter Black Hills. He was born June 14, 1922 in Plankinton, SD to Benjamin and Anna (Heien) Stulken. He enlisted and se...



11/17/1936

- 4/8/2008

11/17/1936 - 4/8/2008

Frances Evelyn (Schincke) Lingle, 71, Rapid City died Tuesday April 8, 2008 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Frances was born Nov. 17, 1936 to Fred and Esther (Colyer) Schincke in Emerson, NE. She ...



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