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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.

07/31/1949

- 11/05/2019

07/31/1949 - 11/05/2019

Judith L. Fish, 70, Rapid City, SD died peacefully at her home on November 5, 2019. Judy was born July 31, 1949 in Gregory, SD to Bernard and Ella (Noziska) Dunn. She graduated from Gregory High Schoo...



08/14/1934

- 11/04/2019

08/14/1934 - 11/04/2019

Thomas James Habben, 85, made his journey home on November 3, 2019. He will be remembered for his belief in hard work, and his tender, yet stern and loving heart. He was born on August 14, 1934 to L...



08/10/1933

- 11/03/2019

08/10/1933 - 11/03/2019

Michael Arden Fritts, 86, Rapid City, died Sunday November 3, 2019 at Avantara North. He is survived by his children, Michael Fritts (Terri), Lauree Gottuso and Kathy Jobgen. Brother Charles Fritts, ...



03/04/1985

- 11/01/2019

03/04/1985 - 11/01/2019

On Friday, November 1, 2019, Richard James Scott, Sr. walked on to the Spirit World at the age of 34. Rick Scott, Sr. , was born in Simi Valley, CA on March 4, 1985 to Michelle Scott and Terry Barn...



09/04/1952

- 10/31/2019

09/04/1952 - 10/31/2019

Letty Ann Larson, 67, Rapid City, died October 31, 2019. She is survived by her four children, Jennifer Strong, Matt Copeland, Mindy Jennings and Lindsey Rodriquez.



02/06/1926

- 10/29/2019

02/06/1926 - 10/29/2019

Dorothy Mae Waters, 93, Rapid City, died October 29, 2019 at Good Samaritan St. Martin\'s Village. She was born in Estherville, Iowa on February 6, 1926 to Melvin and Zola (Housner) Warren. She marrie...



01/15/1953

- 10/24/2019

01/15/1953 - 10/24/2019

Michael David Burdick, 66, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones after a brief and rapid illness. Mike was born in Miller, SD to Duane “Red” Burdick and Mavis (Kelley) Burdick ...



04/05/1965

- 10/22/2019

04/05/1965 - 10/22/2019

Carmen Louise Brother-Of-All, born April 5, 1965 to Darwin Brother-Of-All and Harriet Ross in Chamberlain, SD. Carmen Louise Brother-Of-All, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, passed away at age ...



10/23/1926

- 10/19/2019

10/23/1926 - 10/19/2019

Vera Ellen Farr, 92, Rapid City, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Regional Health Home Plus Hospice. She is the daughter of Clark and Marian Heath, born October 23, 1926 in Barron, Wisconsin. She ...



12/15/1944

- 10/12/2019

12/15/1944 - 10/12/2019

Thomas Carroll "Tom" Tinsley, 74, Rapid City, died Sunday, October 12, 2019 at Avantara North. He was born December 15, 1944 in Minot, ND to Frank and Eleanor (Lilly) Tinsley. Tom served 7 years in t...



12/15/1944

- 10/12/2019

12/15/1944 - 10/12/2019

Thomas Carroll \"Tom\" Tinsley, 74, Rapid City, died Sunday, October 12, 2019 at Avantara North. He was born December 15, 1944 in Minot, ND to Frank and Eleanor (Lilly) Tinsley. Tom served 7 years in ...



08/23/1946

- 10/10/2019

08/23/1946 - 10/10/2019

Elaine (Silva) Delores Holy Eagle was born at home in Lantry, SD on August 23, 1946 to James and Catherine Silva Holy Eagle. She was given several Lakota names including, Okuge Ti Win and Wakiya Luta...



04/12/1926

- 10/09/2019

04/12/1926 - 10/09/2019

Annabelle McDaniels, 93, Rapid City, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Clarkson Guest Home. She was born April 12, 1926 in Murdo, SD to Thomas and Sophie (Kroupa) Lebeda. Annabelle grew up and gradua...



09/08/1932

- 10/09/2019

09/08/1932 - 10/09/2019

Vearl H. Hansen, 87, Rapid City, passed away on October 9, 2019 Vearl was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed and will always be cherished. He was a dedicated husband, loving father and lighthea...



09/06/1936

- 10/06/2019

09/06/1936 - 10/06/2019

Roberta A. Vaughn, 83, Box Elder,shed her mortal coil late Sunday evening. Roberta was loved by her late husband, Robert, her son, Todd, and his wife Pam, her daughter, Adele, and her husband, Charles...



05/12/1922

- 10/06/2019

05/12/1922 - 10/06/2019

Marjorie Olson of Rapid City, passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Marjorie Lockhart was born on a farm in Grant County, eastern South Dakota on May 12, 1922. Early on, Marjorie w...



05/12/1922

- 10/06/2019

05/12/1922 - 10/06/2019

Marjorie Olson of Rapid City, passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Marjorie Lockhart was born on a farm in Grant County, eastern South Dakota on May 12, 1922. Early on, Marjorie w...



09/06/1936

- 10/06/2019

09/06/1936 - 10/06/2019

Roberta A. Vaughn, 83, Box Elder,shed her mortal coil late Sunday evening. Roberta was loved by her late husband, Robert, her son, Todd, and his wife Pam, her daughter, Adele, and her husband, Charles...



12/10/1932

- 10/02/2019

12/10/1932 - 10/02/2019

Samuel Fredrick ‘Fred’ Morris Jr, 86, lifelong resident of Rapid City, died Wednesday October 2, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was a 3rd generation South Dakotan, born December 10, 193...



12/10/1932

- 10/02/2019

12/10/1932 - 10/02/2019

Samuel Fredrick ‘Fred’ Morris Jr, 86, lifelong resident of Rapid City, died Wednesday October 2, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was a 3rd generation South Dakotan, born December 10, 193...



03/27/1940

- 10/01/2019

03/27/1940 - 10/01/2019

William Tesch, 79, Yankton and formerly of Rapid City, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in Yankton. He was born March 27, 1940 in Lead, SD to Arnold and Gertrude (Bratt) Tesch. He grew up in Lead and g...



11/11/1960

- 09/28/2019

11/11/1960 - 09/28/2019

Christopher “Chris” Louis Swallow, 58, of Piedmont, South Dakota, passed away September 28th, 2019. Chris was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 11th, 1960, to Harold and Peggy Swallow....



12/12/1938

- 09/27/2019

12/12/1938 - 09/27/2019

Glenys E. Steele, 80, Rapid City, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. After a lengthy battle with cancer, she went in her sleep at home on 5th street as she wished! Glenys is survived by her 3 son...



12/12/1938

- 09/27/2019

12/12/1938 - 09/27/2019

Glenys E. Steele, 80, Rapid City, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. After a lengthy battle with cancer, she went in her sleep at home on 5th street as she wished! Glenys is survived by her 3 son...



08/16/1938

- 09/26/2019

08/16/1938 - 09/26/2019

Brunell “Buck” Buchanan, 81, passed away Thursday, September 26, at Rapid City Regional Hospital with his two loving daughters, Stacie (Dan) French and Kelly (Marvin) Renner and best friends of ne...



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