Obits
Esther K. Hamann, age 100, of Custer, S.D., passed away on September 6, 2015, at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center.
Esther was born in St. Paul, Minn., on March 19, 1915, to John and Thelka (Fettinger) Schwarting.
She is survived by her daughter, Lola Jansen of Custer; two grandchildren; four...
Emma Catherine Smith Reinhold of Buhl, ID, 91, died August 9, 2015 at the Applegate Assisted Living Home where she had been living for the past two months.
Emma, was the second child of the Edward C. Smith and Jessie Cornelia Smith. She was born in Spearfish, SD on Sept. 15, 1923, where the family...
Vernon Leroy Rauscher, 65, from Rapid City, SD exited this life on August 20, 2015 at his home.
Vern was born in Wagner, SD on October 29, 1949 to Andrew and Lily (Kokesh) Rauscher. He attended school in Yankton, SD with his brothers, sisters and friends graduating in 1967. He then joined the army...
Betty Brotherton Denke, age 73, Philip, S.D., died Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Betty Lou Orris was born at Dr. Clara Owens’ house in Miller on March 10, 1942, the daughter of William Clarence and Dorothy (Moldrzik) Orris. She grew up on a farm in...
Marcine E. Patterson, age 74, Wall, S.D., died Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Marcine Elaine Patterson was born July 10, 1941, in Julesburg Colo. She was the middle child of Herman and Helen (Hahlweg) Marquardt. She grew up on the Marquardt family farm near...
Charles A. “Chuck” Sinkey, age 83, Midland, S.D., died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Charles Arthur Sinkey was born February 12, 1932, in Cooper, SmD. He was one of four children of Art and Helen Sinkey.
He attended grade school at Cooper School...
Trevor Torkelson, age 17, Wanblee, S.D., died Saturday, August 29, 2015, as a result of a car accident south of Kadoka.
Trevor Steven Torkelson was born March 19, 1998, in Marshall, Minn., the son of Steven Torkelson and Roxanne Reek. He grew up in Olivia, Minn., where he started his elementary...
Willis Lloyd Blom, age 90, Selby,S .D., formerly of Philip, died Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Center in Selby.
Willis Lloyd Blom was born June 3, 1925, in Mitchell, the son of Jake and Letha (Thomas) Blom. He grew up on a ranch in the Stamford area and received his education in...
Ronold O. Scott, 76 years, 340 days, of Draper died Thursday, August 27 at his home, cared for by his wife and sister-in-law. Ronold and Velma were married 54 years to the day.
Ronold was born September 21, 1938 in Aurora County, S.D., to Gaylord W. and Iola (Mickelson) Scott. He grew up in the...
Mavis Ann Pope, 72 passed away on August 26, 2015.
Mavis was born to Melvin Earl and Maude (Vernon) Whitaker in Draper. She grew up and attended country school in the Draper and Murdo area. She married Marvin Pope on April 27, 1962 and moved to Pierre where she has lived since the 60s. She worked...
