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Remembering Lives, Celebrating Legacies
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.
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 ...
4/13/1927 - 9/24/2025
Ross Arthur Sorensen was born on April 13, 1927, in Lead, South Dakota, to Einer and Alma (Ross) Sorensen. Ross graduated from Lead High School and at 18 served in the US Army where he was stationed a...
10/3/1948 - 9/29/2024
Ronald Clinton Eilefson, 75, passed away on September 29, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota, after a long battle with esophageal cancer. Ron was a longtime resident of the Hayward/Keystone area. Born ...
6/10/1934 - 9/27/2025
On September 27, 2025, at Avantara Pierre in Pierre, SD, with loving family by his side, Charles Hines went peacefully to be with his Lord. Charles was born on June 10, 1934. He was the only child of ...
12/26/1971 - 9/21/2025
Rogelio “Rocky” Barrientos, Jr. , 53, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on September 21, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1971, to Sylvia (Martinez) Barrientos & Rogelio Barrientos, S...
1/5/1943 - 9/5/2025
Leonard Arthur Frein Born January 5, 1943, in Hot Springs South Dakota, to Arthur and Fern Frein. Leonard passed away September 5, 2025, at Good Samaritan Home in New Underwood South Dakota. Leonar...
7/5/1933 - 9/10/2025
Loyce Zadiene Harville was born on July 5, 1933, to William (Willie) Freeman and Delphia Freeman in Ponca City, OK. She passed into glory on Sept. 10, 2025, in Rapid City, SD. Loyce is preceded in de...
4/24/1968 - 8/26/2025
Vernon Selig, 57, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on August 26, 2025. Born on April 24, 1968, in Sheridan, WY, Vernon lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to family. He and his wife, ...
4/11/1951 - 9/15/2025
John M. (Mike) Von Colln died Monday, September 15, 2025, at Monument Hospital. Mike was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on April 11, 1951, the second child of six to Bernard and Mary (Conover) Von C...
2/13/1934 - 9/4/2025
George Elmer Tulowetzke, 91, of Rapid City South Dakota, passed away on September 4th, 2025, at Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veteran’s Home in Hot Springs SD. George Tulowetzke was born in Milban...
2/6/1935 - 9/14/2025
Donald Lee Hoffman went home to heaven on September 14, 2025. He was 90 years old. He left this earth holding hands with his daughter and listening to the song “I want to Stroll over Heaven with You...
10/15/1946 - 9/5/2025
In Loving Memory of Connie Connie’s life was a testament to the family she built and the legacy she upheld. A mother from a young age, she showed her strength and resilience early on. Born in Relian...
8/9/1948 - 9/8/2025
Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Patricia (Pat) Jane Holso, passed away peacefully on September 8, at the age 77 in Rapid City, SD. She bravely battled Alzheimer’s for 13 years. Although Alzheime...
5/29/2002 - 9/4/2025
In Loving Memory of Aspen Rayne Newman05/29/2002 - 09/04/2025With our hearts forever broken, we share the passing of such a beautiful soul, Aspen Rayne, who left this world on September 4th, 2025, at ...
6/22/1996 - 8/27/2025
Monte Elias Gakin, 29, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on August 27th, 2025, where he was tragically taken from us. Monte was born on June 22nd, 1996, to mother Maria Gakin and late father Ralph Jacks...
11/25/1963 - 9/4/2025
Randall “Randy” John Bossert was born November 25, 1963 and passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on September 4, 2025 at Monument Health in Rapid City SD. Randy is survived by his wife of 20 ye...
9/13/1954 - 7/10/2025
Philip Schwarting, 70, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on July 10, 2025. Born on September 13, 1954, Philip is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Thelma Schwarting, and his brother...
10/4/1935 - 8/26/2025
Joan Plucker, 89, passed away on August 26th, 2025, at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center in Rapid City, SD. She was born Joan Mae Forest in New Underwood, on October 4th, 1935, the daughter of Charl...
1/21/1981 - 8/26/2025
William (Bill) Ries, 44, of Rapid City, SD, died on August 26, 2025. He was born in Germany on January 21, 1981 to Susan (Ries) Binford and Harold McLaughlin. Bill worked as an Over the Road Tru...
2/16/1961 - 8/15/2025
Pamela “Pam” Jean James-AdamsonFebruary 16, 1961 – August 15, 2025Pamela “Pam” Jean James-Adamson, 64, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Pam was born on February 16, ...
1/28/1956 - 8/24/2025
Cynthia (Cindy) Wilson, 69, of Rapid City SD, passed away on August 24th, 2025, in Rapid City SD. Cindy was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Richard (Ike) Maurice Eisenberger and Yvonne Gertrude Eisenberger...
7/9/1935 - 8/2/2025
Charles “Chuck” Holm, 90, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Monument Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Cathe...
3/21/1954 - 7/29/2025
Virginia ‘Ginnie’ Aker, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her Rapid City home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at age 71. Ginnie was born, Virginia Rossi, on March 21, 19...
3/16/1929 - 8/14/2025
Irene Ruth (Shimmin) Holsworth, 96, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid Ci...
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...
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