Obits
Darrel “Beechnut” Barry died Monday, May 15, 2017, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Fort Meade, S.D.
Darrel was born Feb. 15, 1929, in New Underwood, S.D. at his Grandma Barry’s home to Emory E. and Clara C. (Welfl) Barry. He attended grade school at the Barry School in...
Well Mom, you were always going to hit the “Big Jackpot” and we feel you did when you entered heaven on May 23, 2017. Your final outing was up to the beautiful Black Hills which you always loved.
Betty was born in Custer, S.D. Jan. 24, 1930, to John “Frank” Klosterman and Gladys (Herdman)...
James Linn, age 82, was born Jan. 17, 1935, and passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017.
James was a resident of Elm Springs, S.D.
James attended grade school in Elm Springs and graduated from Rapid City High School in 1952. Jim earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from South Dakota State...
Jack Brown, age 80, went to be with his lord, May 22, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family.
Jack Lee Brownwas born on May 31, 1936 in Corry, Pennsylvania to Alfred and Viola Brown. He was the second oldest of eight children. Brothers included Terry Brown (Blanche), Pat Brown (Patty), and...
George Kim Schofield, age 60, died May 18, 2017, at his home in Hysham, Mont., following a battle with cancer.
He was born Aug. 30, 1956, in Pierre, S.D., the son of Martin L. and Edith Fosheim Schofield.
George was a hard-working and successful man who specialized as an electrician in the...
Annetta Jeanne (Martin) Woitte, of Midland, S.D., passed peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2017, surrounded by her family at her home. She was 87 years old.
Annetta “Mickey” Jeanne (Martin) Woitte, daughter of Henry and Dena (Bertelson) Martin, was born on Dec. 30, 1929, on her parents’ ranch 14...
George E. Smith, age 93, of Milesville, S.D., died Sunday, May 21, 2017, on his ranch.
George was born February 16, 1924 in Philip at Dr. Ramsey’s house along the Bad River to parents Morgan Smith and Vera M. (Ernest) Smith. He grew up and resided on the south side of the Cheyenne River on the...
Robert (Bob) Carroll Baye was born on April 14, 1939, in Midland, S.D., to Edmund W. Sr. and Louise A. (Dalrymple) Baye.
He was raised and attended school in Philip, graduating from Philip High School in 1958. Shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served on...
Keith Duane Elrod, age 84, of Skykomish, Wash., formerly of Midland, S.D., died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at the Providence Hospital in Everett, Wash.
Keith was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Midland to Artie and Goldie Elrod.
Keith’s father brought him and the family west to Seattle in 1943-45 to work...
Leonard Nieman, age 83, of Pierre, S.D., died Monday, May 15, at the Philip Nursing Home.
Leonard was born April 11, 1934, at Dallas to Emil and Christina (Drefs), joining the family of Leona, Annetta, Ervin and Elta.
Leonard grew up in the White River area. He entered the U.S. Army in 1956....
