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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.

08/20/1936

- 12/10/2021

08/20/1936 - 12/10/2021

Janice Yvonne (Helm) Kosters, 85, of Rapid City, SD passed away on December 10, 2021 in Rapid City, SD. Janice was born in rural Walworth County to Arthur and Frieda Helm on August 20, 1936. She att...



01/24/1934

- 12/10/2021

01/24/1934 - 12/10/2021

James William (Jim) Emery, 87, died Friday, December 10, 2021, in the memory care unit at Peaceful Pines Senior Living Center in Rapid City. An enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Jim...



04/12/1964

- 12/09/2021

04/12/1964 - 12/09/2021

Lora Yvonne Spicer, 57, of Rapid City, passed away on December 9, 2021 in Rapid City.



10/04/1931

- 12/08/2021

10/04/1931 - 12/08/2021

Franklin Teeters, 90, of Upton, Wyoming, passed away on December 8, 2021 at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.



10/29/1975

- 12/04/2021

10/29/1975 - 12/04/2021

Jesse Dale Huffman Jr. (JD Huffman) 46, of Kadoka passed away December 4th, 2021 in Rapid City Born in Blytheville Arkansas, October 29, 1975 he was son of Donna Huffman and the late Jesse Dale Huf...



09/26/1976

- 12/04/2021

09/26/1976 - 12/04/2021

Jason’s journey began on September 26, 1976 in Mandan, ND to Robert & Susan Fischer. He grew up with a loving sister Shelly whom he shared his adventures, pranks, laughs, mischievousness & so many g...



06/23/2001

- 11/29/2021

06/23/2001 - 11/29/2021

Nova Allen Alexander, 20, of Rapid City, passed away on November 29, 2021 in Rapid City. He was born on June 23, 2001 to Stanley Alexander and Connie Withers. Nova is survived by father, Stanley; m...



02/07/1950

- 11/26/2021

02/07/1950 - 11/26/2021

Morris was born on February 07, 1950 in Huron, SD. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Woonsocket through eighth grade and then attended Woonsocket Public High School, graduating in 1968. Afte...



12/01/1927

- 11/25/2021

12/01/1927 - 11/25/2021

Ruth Karin Linn, 93 of Rapid City, SD formerly of Banner County, NE, passed away on Thursday November 25, 2021 at Avantara North. She passed away in her sleep after a long battle with dementia. Fune...



10/16/1931

- 11/22/2021

10/16/1931 - 11/22/2021

Carol Darlene Phelps, 90, Box Elder, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at Monument Healthcare, Rapid City. Carol was born to Adolph C Oellrich and Berla (Burris) Oellrich October 16, 1931 in Montford, W...



10/16/1931

- 11/22/2021

10/16/1931 - 11/22/2021

Carol Darlene Phelps, 90, Box Elder, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at Monument Healthcare, Rapid City. Carol was born to Adolph C Oellrich and Berla (Burris) Oellrich October 16, 1931 in Montford, ...



11/20/1952

- 11/21/2021

11/20/1952 - 11/21/2021

Vernon Dale Hellwig, 69 of Rapid City, SD died on November 21, 2021. He was born on November 20, 1952 in Sioux Falls, SD to Floyd and Elanora (Foos) Hellwig.



05/21/1980

- 11/20/2021

05/21/1980 - 11/20/2021

Brian Christopher Martin, 41 of Rapid City, SD died on November 20, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital. He was born on May 21, 1980 in Fallbrook, CA to Robin and Melinda (Thomas) Martin.



09/23/1952

- 11/20/2021

09/23/1952 - 11/20/2021

Peter G. Maxwell, 69 of Rapid City, SD died on November 20, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1952 in Sioux City, Iowa to Robert and Catherine (Lynott) Maxwell.



04/17/1997

- 11/19/2021

04/17/1997 - 11/19/2021

Yawa Stephi Wasse Yo Amegavi, 24 of Rapid City, SD died on November 19, 2021. She was born on April 17, 1997 in Togo, West Africa to Koffi Amegavi and Afi Nyamesse.



12/27/1955

- 11/16/2021

12/27/1955 - 11/16/2021

Robert Michael Ellison was ushered into the lord’s presence from medical complications on November 16th 2021 at the age of 65. Even though he was taken away from this world unexpectedly, his friends...



02/09/1931

- 11/15/2021

02/09/1931 - 11/15/2021

https://www. facebook. com/BehrensWilsonFuneralHome/https://www. facebook. com/BehrensWilsonFuneralHome/Elaine Marlene Ray, 90, Rapid City, SD, died Monday, November 15, 2021, at her daughter, Sue’s...



04/20/1959

- 11/14/2021

04/20/1959 - 11/14/2021

Mark Douglas Townsend, 62 of Rapid City, SD died on November 14, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1959 in Pomona, California to Jerry and Glenda (Clark) Townsend. He is survived by his wife Helen; S...



03/26/1951

- 11/14/2021

03/26/1951 - 11/14/2021

Ann Kay Schaefers, 70 of Rapid City, SD died on November 14, 2021. She was born on March 26, 1951 to Duane \"Red\" and Mavis (Kelly) Burdick.



03/15/1945

- 11/13/2021

03/15/1945 - 11/13/2021

John Leon Primeau, 76, of Rapid City, passed away on November 13, 2021 at Monument Health in Rapid City. John was the kind of person it did not take long to know. He made friends everywhere he went....



03/13/1942

- 11/12/2021

03/13/1942 - 11/12/2021

Virginia \"Ginger\" Wintemute, 79, of Rapid City, passed away on November 12, 2021. Ginger grew up in Canton, SD, before pursuing her true passion, social work. Completing her bachelor\'s at Dakota We...



11/10/1933

- 11/12/2021

11/10/1933 - 11/12/2021

Germaine “Gerry” S. Delgado was a devoted wife and loving mother. She passed away on November 12, 2021. She was born in Norwich, CT on November 10, 1933, to Frank and Marie Ventura. She married Jo...



07/26/1959

- 11/11/2021

07/26/1959 - 11/11/2021

Kathy Delores Layng 62, of Rapid City Kathy took her heavenly Journey on Thursday, November 11th, 2021. She was an inspiration to us all. Kathy was born on July 26th 1959, to Willard, and Charlotte Ma...



02/06/1991

- 11/09/2021

02/06/1991 - 11/09/2021

Erinn Denice Martinez age 30 of Rapid City, SD past away November 9, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born on February 6, 1991 to Michael Martinez and Norma K. BlueLegs in Rapid City, SD. Sh...



07/10/1965

- 11/07/2021

07/10/1965 - 11/07/2021

Patrick Hood, 56 of Rapid City, SD died on November 7, 2021. He was born on July 10, 1965.



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