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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.

06/05/1934

- 02/13/2025

06/05/1934 - 02/13/2025

Leslie Dietrich, 90, died February 13, 2025, at Avantara in Rapid City, SD. Leslie Dietrich was born at home on a farm East of McLaughlin, SD on June 5th, 1934 to Jacob and Selma (Docter) Dietrich. H...



03/20/1985

- 02/12/2025

03/20/1985 - 02/12/2025

Jason Allen Kiehn, Resident of Rapid City, SD, Jason Allen Kiehn, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12, 2025, at the age of 39. Jason was born on March 20, 1985, in Gillette, WY, to Debra...



06/17/1936

- 02/12/2025

06/17/1936 - 02/12/2025

Paul David Arthur was born to Lucille Clara (McGannon) Arthur and Herman Francis Arthur on June 17, 1936 in Rushville, Nebraska. He was raised in Chadron and Rushville, graduating from Assumption Acad...



06/27/1955

- 02/09/2025

06/27/1955 - 02/09/2025

John Kinney Heavlin, 69, of Rapid City passed away February 9, 2025, in Rapid City. Born on June 27, 1955, in Rapid City, he was the third of four children born to Arnold and Roseann (Kinney) Heavlin...



03/13/1987

- 02/06/2025

03/13/1987 - 02/06/2025

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of Ashley Margaret Le Beau, who left us on February 6th, 2025, at the age of 37, in Rapid city, SD. Ashley was born to Victoria Allen, on March 13t...



11/15/1958

- 02/04/2025

11/15/1958 - 02/04/2025

Tama Theresa Truax was born November 15, 1958 and passed away February 4, 2025. Her service will be held on February 22, 20245 at 1:00 P. M. at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home followed by burial at Pine L...



10/11/1958

- 01/30/2025

10/11/1958 - 01/30/2025

Joni Kay Binney of Rapid City, passed away on January 30, 2025 in Rapid City. Joni was born in Belle Fourche to Arlis Binney and E. Patricia Anderson(Rice) October 11, 1958. She went ...



06/30/1923

- 01/28/2025

06/30/1923 - 01/28/2025

Lois J Lukens passed away on January 28, 2025, after a short illness, she was 101. Born in Rapid City in 1923, she spent her early years on the family ranch North of Owanka. IN the ea...



10/31/1961

- 01/25/2025

10/31/1961 - 01/25/2025

William "Bill" Lamendola,63, of Rapid City,SD passed away on January 25,2025 in Rapid City,SD William was born in Chamberlain,SD to William & Molly Lamendola. William is survived by his children,...



08/04/1948

- 01/24/2025

08/04/1948 - 01/24/2025

Virginia "Ginger" Popp Born August 4th, 1948, to Lloyd & Bertha Landreth in Gordon, Ne. Virginia Talked fondly of growing up with grandparents Chris & Lydia Wellnitz and never forgot how lov...



10/12/1941

- 01/22/2025

10/12/1941 - 01/22/2025

Dale E. Huber, 80, of Rapid City, passed away on January 22, 2025. Dale was born in Mobridge, SD to John and Lydia (Maier) Huber on October 12, 1944. Dale served in the Navy. He married Madonna Alver...



09/25/1943

- 01/18/2025

09/25/1943 - 01/18/2025

David Thomas Hamilton 9/25/1943-1/18/2025 David Thomas Hamilton passed away peacefully in Dallas Texas on January 18, 2025. David was born on September 25, 1943, to Cecil and Barbara Hamilton in Sauk ...



12/26/1934

- 01/06/2025

12/26/1934 - 01/06/2025

Marilyn Marie Wooten Havens December 26, 1934 – January 6, 2025 Marilyn Marie Wooten Havens passed away on January 6th, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota with her son, Gary by her side. She was 90. ...



05/02/1943

- 01/05/2025

05/02/1943 - 01/05/2025

Joe Nathan Jones, 81, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on January 5, 2025, at Wakonda Heritage Manor in Wakonda, South Dakota, after a courageous battle with dementia. Joe was born on May 2, ...



09/17/1960

- 01/04/2025

09/17/1960 - 01/04/2025

Sheryl Lynn Looking Elk (Kuwa a Upi Win) was born on September 17th, 1960 to Reverend Simon and LaVonne Looking Elk in Phoenix, AZ. Sheryl attended various schools across the US and received her high...



08/26/1935

- 01/02/2025

08/26/1935 - 01/02/2025

Walter Edward Rustad "Rusty" Rusty passed away on January 2, 2025, at his home in Sheridan, Wyoming. Rusty was born on August 26, 1935 to Edward and Ida Rustad in Rolette, North Dakota. Rusty grew up ...



03/24/1955

- 12/31/2024

03/24/1955 - 12/31/2024

Ed Gerken, 69, of Hill City, passed away December 31, 2024 at home in Hill City. Ed Gerken was born in Gregory, South Dakota, on March 24, 1955 to parents Jack and Georgia Gerken. He was the middle...



12/24/1958

- 12/30/2024

12/24/1958 - 12/30/2024

Steven Lawrence Vashon, 66, of Box Elder, South Dakota passed away on December 30, 2024 at Monument Health Hospital from complications of diabetes. He was born to Lawrence and Helga (Drumm) Vashon at...



08/28/1940

- 12/20/2024

08/28/1940 - 12/20/2024

Darlene Ines Buchanan, 84 of Rapid City, passed away on December 20, 2024 at Monument Hospital in Rapid City, with close friends by her side. Darlene was born in Scotland, South Dakota on August 28, ...



07/07/1942

- 12/17/2024

07/07/1942 - 12/17/2024

Janet Thompson, 82 years of age, passed away on December 17th, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Janet was born in Britton, South Dakota, to Earl Harrington and Bertha Kelly on July 7th, 1942. She m...



11/10/1931

- 12/17/2024

11/10/1931 - 12/17/2024

Vivian J. Fossum, 93, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away on December 17, 2024. A private Celebration of life service will be held at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations m...



10/04/1958

- 12/14/2024

10/04/1958 - 12/14/2024

Marcia E. Kleinpaste, 66, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away on December 14, 2024. Marcia is survived by her husband (Eric), son (Evan) and daughter in law (Samantha) and two grandchildren (Cody ...



02/07/1958

- 12/13/2024

02/07/1958 - 12/13/2024

James Michael Scares The Hawk affectionately known as Jim or Jimmy, entered into rest on December 13, 2024 at the age of 66. Surrounded by loved ones at Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. Jim was born o...



08/20/1996

- 12/12/2024

08/20/1996 - 12/12/2024

Sierra Maria Wright was born on August 20, 1996 in Rapid City, SD to Michael J. Wright Sr. , and Brenda J. Hall. Growing up Sierra attended General Beadle Elementary School, North Middle School, and D...



05/30/1935

- 12/12/2024

05/30/1935 - 12/12/2024

Joyce May Knapp, 89, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 30, 1935, in Wall, South Dakota, to Reginald and Meta Shull, Joyce liv...



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