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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.

12/13/1932

- 07/18/2024

12/13/1932 - 07/18/2024

Grace Hern, 91 (1932-2024) Born in Irene, South Dakota to Susie and Ray Keester. She was an Air Force spouse and was married to Dan Hern for 71 years, who preceded her in death. Also preceded in death...



03/10/1937

- 07/16/2024

03/10/1937 - 07/16/2024

Wesley Weert Gortmaker was born March 10, 1937 in Ree Height, South Dakota. Wes’s family moved to Highmore, South Dakota when he was a child. Wes met Norma in 1954 and they started dating before he...



06/15/1946

- 07/16/2024

06/15/1946 - 07/16/2024

Richard C. Duer II, 78, of Rapid City, SD, died on July 16, 2024 at Avantara Mountain View. He was born on June 15, 1946 to Richard Clevering Duer, SR and Betty Virginia (Kohl) VanEgdon in Springfield...



08/06/1950

- 07/13/2024

08/06/1950 - 07/13/2024

Nancy A. Ellwein passed away on July 13, 2024 at Monument Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. Nancy was born August 6, 1950 in Sioux Falls, SD to Lloyd and Arta Ellwein. She spent herchildhood in Sioux ...



11/23/1989

- 07/12/2024

11/23/1989 - 07/12/2024

Vernon Wayne Grinnell Jr. “L'il Vern" was born on November 23, 1989 in Gordon, Nebraska, to Vernon Grinnell Sr. and Jo Ann (Blackweasel) Grinnell. He made his journey away on July 12, 2024 at Monume...



10/23/1965

- 07/12/2024

10/23/1965 - 07/12/2024

I went home to meet Jesus on July 12, 2024. My mother, Gladys, introduced me to the world on October 23, 1965. I was the youngest of her 6 children. I have 3 brothers; Richard Hubbard, Ronald Hubbard,...



10/09/1989

- 07/11/2024

10/09/1989 - 07/11/2024

Colleen Ashley Romero - Wakan Aglipi Win – Comes Back Holy At 5:05pm on October 9, 1989 in Rapid City, SD, we welcomed a beautiful baby girl, who we named Colleen. She was lovingly named after her m...



02/04/1952

- 07/09/2024

02/04/1952 - 07/09/2024

Lloyd Leonard Larrabee, 72, passed away on 07/09/2024. Born on 02/04/1952 in Rapid City to Clevia and Chris Fire-Thunder, he was a devoted husband, veteran of the Vietnam era and a loving father. He l...



03/21/1931

- 07/08/2024

03/21/1931 - 07/08/2024

Dolores I. Crosbie, 93, passed away on July 8, 2024 in New Underwood at the Good Samaritan Center. Dolores was born in Rapid City to Willard and Myrtle Quinn on March 21, 1931. She started grade scho...



09/20/1964

- 07/05/2024

09/20/1964 - 07/05/2024

Robert John VanThuyne, 59, of Box Elder, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at The Monument Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota on Friday, June 5th, 2024. Robert was born on September 20, 1964, in...



10/24/1959

- 07/04/2024

10/24/1959 - 07/04/2024

William (Billy) Krantz, 64, passed away on July 4, 2024 in Rapid City, SD. Bill was born in Agana Heights, Guam to William F. and Florencia Krantz on October 24, 1959. He was a military brat who grad...



02/26/1931

- 06/29/2024

02/26/1931 - 06/29/2024

Our brightest star now shines in a better place. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Jack R. Wahl, passed away on June 29,20?4, at the age of 93 after a brief illness. Jack was born at home on F...



05/31/1949

- 06/28/2024

05/31/1949 - 06/28/2024

Terry Finley 75 of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away on June 28, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held on July 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Condolences may be left at www. behrenswilson. com



12/20/1972

- 06/27/2024

12/20/1972 - 06/27/2024

Eugene Elwood Campbell Gene was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. We believe he had a loving family, dad, little brother, and a very loving mother that he adored. I believe his life took a wrong t...



08/04/1958

- 06/26/2024

08/04/1958 - 06/26/2024

Larry Young passed away on June 26, 2024. Larry was born in Torrance, California on August 4, 1958 to Bruce and Shirley (Benjestort) Young. He is survived by his 3 siblings Mike (Jana) Young, Annette ...



10/24/1942

- 06/24/2024

10/24/1942 - 06/24/2024

Sharon Rae ‘Shari’ Dougherty, 81 of Thomas, Oklahoma was born on October 24, 1942 in Huron, South Dakota to Frank Buzeyn and Edith (Tilbury) Buzeyn. She went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2...



10/13/1960

- 06/21/2024

10/13/1960 - 06/21/2024

Angela G. ‘Sissy’ Morgan, 63 of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away on June 21, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Angela was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to George Herstein and Laurel (Pete...



12/11/1950

- 06/17/2024

12/11/1950 - 06/17/2024

Katheryn Froloff, a beloved matriarch whose life was a testament to love and family, peacefully passed away at the age of 73 on June 17, 2024, surrounded by those who meant the most to her. Born on De...



04/12/1958

- 06/13/2024

04/12/1958 - 06/13/2024

Stout in stature but gentle of heart, we are saddened to announce the untimely passing of Robert L. Cody. Bob was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on April 12, 1958 and passed away on June 13, 2024. ...



06/24/1959

- 06/12/2024

06/24/1959 - 06/12/2024

Paul Dino Rodolph finally found his gold! On June 12, 2024, he went to be with Jesus, where the streets are paved in the stuff. He was rich beyond measure. Paul was born on June 24, 1959, in Casper, ...



09/07/1952

- 06/11/2024

09/07/1952 - 06/11/2024

Jeffry M. Pansch passed from this earth on June 11, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. At a young age, Jeff and his siblings were orphaned by a house fire and were raised by Jeff’s older sister P...



01/05/1934

- 06/11/2024

01/05/1934 - 06/11/2024

LaVonne Day was born January 5, 1934 to Mary (Vares) and Willard Day in Lead, SD. LaVonne was a graduating member of the Lead High School class of 1952. LaVonne was born to a family of Yugoslavian im...



04/23/1949

- 06/11/2024

04/23/1949 - 06/11/2024

Lee A. Groen, 75, of Keystone, South Dakota passed away on June 11, 2024. Arrangements are pending with Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home



09/20/1945

- 06/08/2024

09/20/1945 - 06/08/2024

Roy Arthur Housman, born September 20, 1945, at Station Hospital, Ft. McPhearson, Fulton Co. , Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on June 8, 2024. Roy lived a life rich with dedication to his family, commu...



05/22/1952

- 06/05/2024

05/22/1952 - 06/05/2024

Margaret Anna Maria (Strickland) Ashley AKA Margie & Marge was a spitfire. She was the hottest and brightest match in the box, and that fire burned within her every day of her life. Marge had hig...



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