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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.

07/28/1949

- 10/03/2022

07/28/1949 - 10/03/2022

Craig Stanley Johnson, 73, of Black Hawk, SD passed away on October 3rd, 2022, at his home. Craig was born July 28th, 1949, to David Joe and Arlene Johnson in Rapid City, SD as the youngest of four b...



06/08/1987

- 10/01/2022

06/08/1987 - 10/01/2022

The world became brighter on June 8, 1987, the day that Moriah N. Kyyitan was born. With his wife by his side, sadly Moriah passed away peacefully at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD, on October 1, ...



07/30/1950

- 10/01/2022

07/30/1950 - 10/01/2022

Michael Gillen was born on July 30, 1950 and went to be with his Lord on Oct. 1, 2022 at Fort Meade Medical Hospital in Fort Meade, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son-in-l...



01/17/1952

- 09/29/2022

01/17/1952 - 09/29/2022

J Michael Tracy, 70, of Rapid City, passed away on September 29, 2022 at Monument Health.



12/29/1959

- 09/28/2022

12/29/1959 - 09/28/2022

Michael David Miller Sr, that son of a gun, found his way out of trouble for the last time on Wednesday September 28th, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. He probably got you to agree to something you regret, bu...



10/04/2003

- 09/26/2022

10/04/2003 - 09/26/2022

Ryan Adam Herrington, 18, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on September 26, 2022. He was born on October 4, 2003 in Cheyenne, WY.



02/09/1943

- 09/26/2022

02/09/1943 - 09/26/2022

Molly Benkert, age 79, passed away in her sleep at her ranch home near Rapid City, SD 9/26/2022, surrounded by family. Molly was a lifetime educator, working in elementary education until her retirem...



05/28/1948

- 09/24/2022

05/28/1948 - 09/24/2022

Larry Eugene Lile, 74, of Box Elder, passed away on September 24, 2022. He was born on May 28, 1948 in Iowa to Albert and Dorothy (Crockett) Lile.



11/24/1975

- 09/23/2022

11/24/1975 - 09/23/2022

Heather Lynn Reed, 46, of Rapid City, passed away on September 23, 2022 . She was born on November 24, 1975 to David and Grace (Layton) Sandness.



09/28/1971

- 09/21/2022

09/28/1971 - 09/21/2022

Derek Chad Vice, 50, of Box Elder, passed away on September 21, 2022. He was born on September 28, 1971 in Rapid City, SD.



05/19/1922

- 09/19/2022

05/19/1922 - 09/19/2022

Shirley Geneva Hodgman, 100, of Rapid City, passed away on September 19, 2022 at Monument Health Hospice House. She was born on May 19, 1922 in Rapid City to William and Geneva Hodgman.



08/12/1937

- 09/18/2022

08/12/1937 - 09/18/2022

Patricia Ann Doyle, 85, of Rapid City, passed away on September 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1937 in Watertown, SD to Clifford and Phyllis (Toensing) Turnquist.



05/09/1979

- 09/17/2022

05/09/1979 - 09/17/2022

Austin Michael Prudich, of Rapid City, passed away on September 17, 2022 in Spearfish, SD. Austin was born in Goldboro, North Carolina to Shirley and Daniel Prudich on May 9, 1979 – the youngest...



02/19/1926

- 09/16/2022

02/19/1926 - 09/16/2022

Edward William Yencensky, 96, of Rapid City, passed away on September 16, 2022 at Avantara Mountain View. He was born on February 19, 1926 in Kitzmiller, Maryland to Joseph and Sarah Yencensky.



07/26/1989

- 09/14/2022

07/26/1989 - 09/14/2022

Ryan Travis Cushman died on September 14, 2022, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Ryan, known as \"Stinker\" to his mother, was born on July 26, 1989, in Anchorage, Alaska, to his parents Linda Julia...



12/09/1939

- 09/14/2022

12/09/1939 - 09/14/2022

Gary K Wasson, 82, of Rapid City, SD has joined our heavenly Father on September 14, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Gary K Wasson was born in Lock Haven, PA to Hilaire and Myrtle (Stover) Wasson on December...



10/22/1962

- 09/12/2022

10/22/1962 - 09/12/2022

James Franklin Mercy, 59, of Rapid City, passed away on September 12, 2022 in Rapid City. Jim was born in Rapid City to Frank and Patsy Mercy on October 22, 1962. Jim is survived by his Sons, Carson...



05/11/1964

- 09/11/2022

05/11/1964 - 09/11/2022

Kimberly Ann Schaper Warner, age 58, passed away at her home. She worked at the Salvation Army for many years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and spent many years taking care of them....



08/06/1935

- 09/11/2022

08/06/1935 - 09/11/2022

Lorraine June Smith, 87, of Summerset, SD, passed away on September 11, 2022 at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City. She was born on August 6, 1935 in Philip, SD to John and Mary O\'Dea. ...



02/08/1952

- 09/08/2022

02/08/1952 - 09/08/2022

Daniel P Arguello 70, with loving family by his side, slipped quietly into the hands of the Lord on Thursday September 8, 2022. Daniel, of Rapid City South Dakota, had been battling several illnesses...



11/28/1933

- 09/08/2022

11/28/1933 - 09/08/2022

Doyle Cathey, 88, of Rapid City, passed away on September 8, 2022 at Monument Health. He was born on November 28, 1933 in Whitney, TX to John and Maude (Landtroop) Cathey.



01/08/1936

- 09/04/2022

01/08/1936 - 09/04/2022

Charlene Ida Selberg, 86, passed away peacefully September 4, 2022, in Rapid City, South Dakota surrounded by her family. Charlene was born and raised on a farm outside of Hooper, NE by Burrill and Ir...



02/05/1950

- 09/03/2022

02/05/1950 - 09/03/2022

James E. Johnson, 72, of Rapid City, passed away on September 3, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1950 in De Smet, SD. He is survived by his daughter, Brandee Johnson, three grandchil...



02/01/1963

- 09/01/2022

02/01/1963 - 09/01/2022

Gary Mark Crawford, 59, of Box Elder, passed away on September 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 1, 1963 to Robert and Dorothy (Denton) Crawford.



04/18/1964

- 08/31/2022

04/18/1964 - 08/31/2022

Melody Denise Oleson, 58, of Rapid City, died on August 31, 2022 at Fountain Springs Healthcare in Rapid City, SD.



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