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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.

03/04/1944

- 10/08/2023

03/04/1944 - 10/08/2023

Renee Joyce Brinster, 79, of Rapid City, passed away on October 8, 2023. Renee Brinster Rapid City, SD 03-04-1944 to 10-08-2023 Renee is survived by her son, Michael and her daughter, Denise, 2 grandd...



08/03/1943

- 10/08/2023

08/03/1943 - 10/08/2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Elaine C. Twiss, 80, of Rapid City, SD. Elaine passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones after a lengthy battle with cancer. Elaine was born in Minneapoli...



12/23/1929

- 10/06/2023

12/23/1929 - 10/06/2023

Dan, age 93, passed October 6, 2023 with his family by his side. A veteran of the Korean War and 21 years in the Air Force, he was an avid patriot. Preceded in death by two brothers and two grandchild...



03/04/1942

- 10/05/2023

03/04/1942 - 10/05/2023

Myron E. Longden, 81, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on October 5, 2023, with family at the bedside at his home in Rapid City. Myron was born in Chamberlain, SD to George and Esther Longden on March ...



10/24/1942

- 10/01/2023

10/24/1942 - 10/01/2023

Simple Words, Written by Serena Years Ago Serena Keliher went home to Jesus on 10-1-23. She was born October 24, 1942 to Maurice (Mote) and Mabel Keliher. The Keliher family settled in Rapid City...



04/03/1965

- 09/30/2023

04/03/1965 - 09/30/2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) Gossel, (58) passed away on September 30, 2023 after many years of health scares and uphill battles. Jeff was born April 3rd, 1965 in Hot Springs SD to Laneta Evans and Fred Gossel. He...



09/04/1946

- 09/25/2023

09/04/1946 - 09/25/2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Lee, born on September 4, 1946, to Richard and Roberta Lee and departed from this world on September 25, 2023. Judy was a remarkable soul, ...



03/23/1958

- 09/24/2023

03/23/1958 - 09/24/2023

Cherie Lynn Morris loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend, 65 of Rapid City SD, went home to the Lord to be with her mom on September 24,2023, at Monument Hospice House after a l...



03/12/1981

- 09/19/2023

03/12/1981 - 09/19/2023

Melissa Jean Scull, 42, of Rapid City, passed away on September 19, 2023.



09/06/1963

- 09/16/2023

09/06/1963 - 09/16/2023

Cherie Renee Brown Wolf (60) of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away Saturday September 16,2023 at Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City. Cherie was born September 6,1963 to Dottie and LeRoy Bro...



08/31/1963

- 09/14/2023

08/31/1963 - 09/14/2023

Nettie Christine Smith, also known as Christy, passed away on September 14, 2023, in Rapid City, SD, at the age of 60. She was born on August 31, 1963, in Missoula, MT, to the late Wilma and John Bird...



05/23/1953

- 09/11/2023

05/23/1953 - 09/11/2023

Carey D. Jacox (70) of Rapid City passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at Monument Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was born May 23, 1953 in Bassett, Nebr. to Lloyd and Lillian Jacox. He graduate...



07/11/1980

- 09/10/2023

07/11/1980 - 09/10/2023

Hillary J. Pulfrey, 43, of Summerset, SD passed away on September 10, 2023, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.



12/12/1934

- 09/10/2023

12/12/1934 - 09/10/2023

George Frederick Sigafoos went home to heaven on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home in Hot Springs. George was born on December 12, 1934, to Byron LeRoy and Margaret May (Smith) Sigafoos at Sist...



02/12/1936

- 09/10/2023

02/12/1936 - 09/10/2023

Morris Kosters, 87, of Rapid City, SD passed away on September 10, 2023 in Rapid City, SD. Morris was born South of Selby, SD in rural Walworth County, SD on February 12, 1936, to Henry J. and Mary K...



12/05/1955

- 09/01/2023

12/05/1955 - 09/01/2023

Gwen Monica Redleaf, 67, of Rapid City, passed away on September 1, 2023, at Avantara Mountain View. She was born on December 5, 1955, in Rapid City, SD to Steven and Vivian (Carter) Redleaf.



05/23/1971

- 09/01/2023

05/23/1971 - 09/01/2023

Thomas James Sealey, 52, of Rapid City, passed away on September 1, 2023, at his home.



07/23/1933

- 08/31/2023

07/23/1933 - 08/31/2023

Melvin Richard Ross Mel was born on July 23, 1933, in Matamoras, Pennsylvania where NJ, NY, and PA join in Pike County, Pennsylvania. When he graduated high school, he joined the U. S. Navy, in 1951, ...



12/16/1954

- 08/29/2023

12/16/1954 - 08/29/2023

THE MAN, THE MARINE, THE HOLE IN ONE LEGEND, went to live with God on Tuesday, August 29th. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and fur babies. My guess he’s gotten that 10th hole in o...



09/22/1938

- 08/29/2023

09/22/1938 - 08/29/2023

Dale Lee Lockhart, age 84, of Hot Springs, South Dakota passed away, Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Dale was born in Kimball, Nebraska to Marvin Clair “Bush” and Blanche Lucille (Shapley) Lockhart on S...



07/30/1954

- 08/27/2023

07/30/1954 - 08/27/2023

Daniel Gerdes, 69, of Rapid City, beloved spouse, father, brother, and uncle, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, in his home. The youngest of 3 children, Daniel Delmar Gerdes was born July 30, 1954, to Del...



08/05/1933

- 08/25/2023

08/05/1933 - 08/25/2023

Gilbert “Allen” Hatch, 90, of Box Elder, SD, made his journey home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25th, 2023, while holding his wife Carol’s hand and surrounded with love. Allen was born ...



08/06/1958

- 08/21/2023

08/06/1958 - 08/21/2023

Denise Marie (Ohlrogge) Lopez Cayton, 65, of Rapid City, went peacefully into Heaven on August 21, 2023. She was the third child of Betty (Lien) and Duane Ohlrogge. She was born on August 6, 1958, i...



10/17/1954

- 08/20/2023

10/17/1954 - 08/20/2023

Susette Marie Knipmeyer, 68, of Rapid City, passed away on August 20, 2023, at Monument Health. She was born on October 17, 1954, in Ohio to Romondo and Lola (Nance) Patton.



04/24/1953

- 08/19/2023

04/24/1953 - 08/19/2023

Kerry Dennis Wood, 70, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2023, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD. Kerry was born on April 24, 1953, in Alliance, NE to David K Wood and Norma (Coplen) Wood. As...



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