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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.

07/22/1958

- 01/07/2021

07/22/1958 - 01/07/2021

Michelle Rae Janis, 62, died on January 7, 2021 at Rapid City. She is survived by her children, Christopher Wayne Bowker, Angel May Stoltenburg (Jay), and Shawna Maria Janis, and five grandchildren. S...



06/05/1992

- 01/06/2021

06/05/1992 - 01/06/2021



11/03/1980

- 01/05/2021

11/03/1980 - 01/05/2021



06/15/1940

- 01/04/2021

06/15/1940 - 01/04/2021

Alice Peter, 80 passed away on January 4, 2021. Alice was born in the twin cities but made Rapid City her home for the past 45 years. Alice was a retired investment broker with AG Edwards. She was ...



02/08/1954

- 01/04/2021

02/08/1954 - 01/04/2021



07/01/1928

- 01/04/2021

07/01/1928 - 01/04/2021

On Monday, January 4th 2021, Dolores Schumacher passed on to be with her husband of 50 years. She is survived by Pierre and Terry Rousseau, her six children; Nick, MarDee, Karri, Terry, Tracy and Kel...



04/16/1948

- 01/02/2021

04/16/1948 - 01/02/2021

Sharon Laverne Matt, 72, of Box Elder, South Dakota passed away at 11:19 pm on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Sharon was born April 16th, 1948 in Gr...



07/04/1922

- 01/02/2021

07/04/1922 - 01/02/2021

Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Jean (Johnson) Groethe, son Richard and daughter Robin. Robert by is survived by his sons Roger, Robert, and Doug Groethe, and his sisters Joan Lucille ...



04/16/1948

- 01/02/2021

04/16/1948 - 01/02/2021

Sharon Laverne Matt, 72, of Box Elder, South Dakota passed away at 11:19 pm on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Sharon was born April 16th, 1948 in Gr...



11/15/1961

- 12/29/2020

11/15/1961 - 12/29/2020



03/11/1934

- 12/28/2020

03/11/1934 - 12/28/2020

Jon Francis Abels, 86 years old of Custer South Dakota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 28th, 2020, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Jon is survived by his daughters,...



Passed 12/27/2020

Passed 12/27/2020

Scott Dwayne Handy, 63, Keystone, died December 27, 2020.



11/03/1942

- 12/25/2020

11/03/1942 - 12/25/2020

Evelyn ‘Maxine’ Feddersen passed away December 25, 2020 in Gillette Wyoming. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family and in the arms of her daughter-in-law Laree. She was born on Novem...



07/31/1938

- 12/24/2020

07/31/1938 - 12/24/2020

Merle Watts, 82, Rapid City, passed away December 24, 2020 at Avantara Nursing Home in Rapid City after struggling several months with health issues. He was born July 31, 1938 in Buffalo, SD, the son...



04/24/1926

- 12/23/2020

04/24/1926 - 12/23/2020

Helen Ruth Olic Miller was born to Frank and Bessie (Ploda) Olic on April 24, 1926 in Imlay, SD. She passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood, SD. Sh...



04/24/1926

- 12/23/2020

04/24/1926 - 12/23/2020

Helen Ruth Olic Miller was born to Frank and Bessie (Ploda) Olic on April 24, 1926 in Imlay, SD. She passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood, SD. Sh...



03/31/1933

- 12/20/2020

03/31/1933 - 12/20/2020

Ronald Leslie Brosz, 87, passed away December 20, 2020, at Fort Meade Veterans Hospice unit surrounded by his children and wife, after a short illness. Ron was born in Ashley North Dakota, and gradu...



11/02/1923

- 12/20/2020

11/02/1923 - 12/20/2020

William McAndrew \"Bill\" Groethe was born Nov. 2, 1923, and passed peacefully, surrounded by family and love on Dec. 20, 2020. His forceful determination and gentle consideration for others are ...



08/18/1922

- 12/16/2020

08/18/1922 - 12/16/2020

Helen Amundson, age 98, died on December 16, 2020, at Hospice House in Rapid City. Before her admittance to Hospice House on November 20, she had been a resident at Victorian Assisted Living for 6 yea...



08/18/1922

- 12/16/2020

08/18/1922 - 12/16/2020

Helen Amundson, age 98, died on December 16, 2020, at Hospice House in Rapid City. Before her admittance to Hospice House on November 20, she had been a resident at Victorian Assisted Living for 6 yea...



06/22/1999

- 12/11/2020

06/22/1999 - 12/11/2020

On December 11th 2020, we lost our loving son, brother, and friend Brennen James Christensen. Brennen was born June 22,1999 to Mother Amber Christensen and Father Patrick Ng\'ambi. Brennen most rece...



07/04/1933

- 12/10/2020

07/04/1933 - 12/10/2020

Bonnie Joe Elliott, 87 of Rapid City, SD died on December 10, 2020 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center. Bonnie was born on July 4, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri to Nick and Sylvia (Cox) Darmstaedt...



07/04/1933

- 12/10/2020

07/04/1933 - 12/10/2020

Bonnie Joe Elliott, 87 of Rapid City, SD died on December 10, 2020 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center. Bonnie was born on July 4, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri to Nick and Sylvia (Cox) Darmstaed...



04/04/1934

- 12/08/2020

04/04/1934 - 12/08/2020



10/18/1926

- 12/08/2020

10/18/1926 - 12/08/2020

Roy E. Roadifer was born Oct. 18, 1926, to Ada and Arthur Roadifer. He was one of nine children. Before graduating high school Roy enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served in World War II, and helped ...



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