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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.

07/02/1935

- 03/06/2019

07/02/1935 - 03/06/2019

Cecil Rose Kennedy took flight on angel’s wings on March 6, 2019, she was 83. She was born on July 2, 1935 in Pine Ridge, South Dakota to Alex and Hattie (Apple) Amiotte. She grew up in the Potato...



07/20/1932

- 03/05/2019

07/20/1932 - 03/05/2019

Peggy Ann ‘Ma’ Branum, 86, Rapid City, died Tuesday, March 05, 2019 at Regional Health Home Plus Hospice. She was born July 20, 1932 to Hulen and Violet (graham) Campbell in Tennessee. Peggy is ...



06/07/1957

- 02/28/2019

06/07/1957 - 02/28/2019

Brenda Kay Crosswhite, 61, Rapid City, died Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. She was born June 7, 1957 in Rapid City to Pius and Marlene (Traversie) Werlinger. She is sur...



01/03/1935

- 02/27/2019

01/03/1935 - 02/27/2019

Benedicta “Bennie” Saldanha, aged 84, beloved wife, sister, aunt & friend passed away on February 27, 2019 at the Golden Living Center – Bella Vista in Rapid City, South Dakota following a b...



10/31/1942

- 02/26/2019

10/31/1942 - 02/26/2019

Cleo C. Lowe, 76, Rapid City, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Regional Health Home Plus Hospice. She was born October 31, 1942 in Williston, ND to Ralph Waldo and Constance Julia (Monson) Overstree...



09/03/1961

- 02/26/2019

09/03/1961 - 02/26/2019

Merle Douglas Temple (age 57) passed away peacefully at his ranch home West of Rockyford, South Dakota on February 26, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His strength and determinat...



04/02/1941

- 02/24/2019

04/02/1941 - 02/24/2019

Lee Ytreeide was born in Bismarck, ND on April 2, 1941. He died in his home on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Lee graduated from Rapid City High School and Augustana College (BA), and the University of Wy...



04/02/1941

- 02/24/2019

04/02/1941 - 02/24/2019

Lee Ytreeide was born in Bismarck, ND on April 2, 1941. He died in his home on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Lee graduated from Rapid City High School and Augustana College (BA), and the University of Wy...



05/04/1948

- 02/23/2019

05/04/1948 - 02/23/2019

Molly Giese McGinty, Rapid City, a loving wife and mother, devoted friend, inspiring teacher, and committed explorer of this world, died February 23, 2019, in Rapid City, South Dakota. She was 70. Bo...



04/06/1945

- 02/23/2019

04/06/1945 - 02/23/2019

Sharon K. Warner, of Hot Springs, passed away on February 23, 2019 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Sharon was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Arthur and Lila Wiese on April 6, 1945. She married Lloy...



03/21/1943

- 02/21/2019

03/21/1943 - 02/21/2019

Bruce Allen Gay, 75, Rapid City, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Regional Health Home Plus Hospice House. He was born March 21, 1943 in Jerome, Michigan to Donald Elwood and Virl Bernice (Woo...



06/15/1952

- 02/19/2019

06/15/1952 - 02/19/2019

Johnny Lee Root, 66, died Tuesday, at Prairie Hills Retirement Center, Rapid City. He was born June 15, 1952 in Rapid City, SD to Charles LeRoy ‘Chuck’ and Darlene (Fischer) Root. Johnny grew up...



11/03/1922

- 02/17/2019

11/03/1922 - 02/17/2019

Stella Dora Ducept Kabris, 96, Rapid City, passed on Sunday January 17, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospice of the Hills. Stella was born November 3, 1922 in Rolette County, North Dakota to Jean and ...



11/03/1922

- 02/17/2019

11/03/1922 - 02/17/2019

Stella Dora Ducept Kabris, 96, Rapid City, passed on Sunday January 17, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Hospice of the Hills. Stella was born November 3, 1922 in Rolette County, North Dakota to Jean and ...



12/08/1936

- 02/15/2019

12/08/1936 - 02/15/2019

Ralph Marshall 82, born on December 8th, 1936 went in peace on February 15, 2019. He was the son of the late Carroll and Dorthy Marshall. He was an avid NASCAR Fan of Mark Martin and a VERY loyal Den...



02/17/1957

- 02/13/2019

02/17/1957 - 02/13/2019

Betty Rae Butler-Bifulco, 61, Rapid City, died February 13, 2019 at home following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born February 17, 1957 in Ft. Belvoir, VA to Raymon and Merrilee (Em...



03/10/1942

- 02/12/2019

03/10/1942 - 02/12/2019

Charles D. Lerew, former resident of North Rapid City for over 55 years, age 76, died at his home on February 12, 2019. He was born to Buster and Cecile Lerew on March 10, 1942. Survivors include a ...



08/04/1941

- 02/10/2019

08/04/1941 - 02/10/2019

Mary Anne Krumholz, 77, Edgemont SD passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 with her daughter by her side at Regional Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City. She graduated Provo High School in Igloo in...



10/02/1967

- 02/03/2019

10/02/1967 - 02/03/2019

Michael Dale LaCuran, 51, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Rapid City. He was born October 2, 1967 in Brighton, CO to Rodney and Joyce (Sanders) LaCuran. Mike was raised by Bruce and Joyce Gay in Col...



10/01/1922

- 01/31/2019

10/01/1922 - 01/31/2019

Lt. Col Donald Wayne Wickler, USAF (Ret), 96, Rapid City, died January 31, 2019, at Westhills Village. He was born October 1, 1922, in rural Jackson County, Minnesota to Etta (Doyscher) and Emil Wick...



10/11/1926

- 01/27/2019

10/11/1926 - 01/27/2019

Beatrice ‘Bea’ McCoy, Rapid City, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the age of 92. She was born in Martin, SD on October 11, 1926 to Carel and Delia Blare. They later moved to the farm in...



10/04/1938

- 01/24/2019

10/04/1938 - 01/24/2019

James \"Jim\" A. Caughron, Rapid City, passed away on January 28, 2019 in the comfort of his home at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his wife Lil, his parents Ell and Ramona Caughron, his ...



02/08/1947

- 01/22/2019

02/08/1947 - 01/22/2019

Jill Elaine Davis-Southwick, 71, Rapid City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 22, 2018 at home. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 8, 1947 to Leonard T. Jr and Dorothy L. (Rupert) Mur...



01/13/1963

- 01/21/2019

01/13/1963 - 01/21/2019

Debra Renae Walker, 56, died Monday, January 21, 2019 in Rapid City. She was born January 13, 1963 in Belle Fourche, SD to David and Sandra (Hantz) Walker. She attended a one room school house for 8 ...



02/17/1917

- 01/19/2019

02/17/1917 - 01/19/2019

Judith Olsen passed away January 19, 2019 at the age of 101. She was born in Redfield, SD on February 7, 1917 to Bertha and John Brustol. They later moved to the Elm Springs area. Judith married Ma...



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