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Merle W. Dame
Merle W. Dame, 79, died
at his home last week in Rapid City.
Survivors include his son, Neil Dame, Walhalla, ND, two daughters; Glenda Storbakken, Minneapolis and Laura Knapp, Minot, ND.
Graveside services will be held 9:00 AM, Friday, February 12, 2010 at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Edstrom and Rooks Funeral Services at Serenity Springs of Rapid City.
Anna "Rickey" Beckstrom
Anna Bee was born April 28, 1948, in Portland , Oregon . She grew up with a wealthy family. She was related to the King of Sweden, as her mother remembered signing a document for her brother, where he relinquished the throne to Sweden . She was also related to the Gypsies, and she remembers many things about the gypsies from her family. When Anna was younger, she was married twice, and she was divorced twice, while she was raising her two wonderful sons, Louis Beckstrom, and Jody Beckstrom. She was also very close to her daughter-in-law, Bonnie Beckstrom, as they were her only living family. Anna was a corporate mother, working in a community college, an advertising firm, a copy writer, a magazine editor and publisher, and her greatest desire was to work to help her family. She donned power business suits for the last time, when she had a vision, where she saw a Lakota Sundance for 40 days and 40 nights, in her home, she had been told by her spirit helpers that she needed to go to the Black Hills in South Dakota . When she arrived in South Dakota , she didn’t know any Native American people. She sat at a psychic fair and an elderly Native American man came to her, and he asked her what to do with this stone he handed her. She said she put it in her heart, and then she gave it to the people. She said he walked away, and he said, “You will have much help here.” He left, and she never saw him again. But then all of a sudden she had lots of Native American people, who came to her that day. She was given a blessing to help the Native American people and others through her healing techniques. She admitted that after working on people for 35 years, she said she felt like she finally did something good. She had about 5,000 Native American clients, and about, 2,000 non-Indian clients. Anna was a beautiful woman, and she helped so many people live their lives with dignity and love. Anna Bee wrote a weekly article for Native American people in the Lakota Country Times “Ask Anna,” where she gave advice from a psychic perspective and her advice was sound, spiritual, healing, hopeful and loving, most of all. With excitement, people waited for her advice column on a weekly basis. She wrote many other letters to people. She recommended schooling, education, re-entry to the workplace, going back to college, and people growing up, loving and forgiving each other. She talked about Lakota Values. She drove through the Black Hills , which she considered a very “ Sacred Place ,” and she heard the buffalo standing there, and they said, “Anna you said you would save us.” She didn’t know what to do, as she interpreted that to be that she should run out there and cut the fence open to free them. She had the presence of mind not to break the Custer State Park fencing. An Interpreter Man called her, and he offered to help Anna with her vision of what the buffalo said. She was friends of many Medicine Men. She helped Eric Cross with his Sundance, which was a highlight of her life. She was particularly close to Michael Cross and Jerome LaBeau and their family members. The Interpreter told her that the buffalo nation thought her work and her help for the Lakota people was very inspirational and her articles to help the people were very important. Before she passed the spirits told her to publish her book of articles, which are filled with rich spiritual information and love. Every time she talked to someone, it was like a prayer, a rhyme, and a song. Anna loved to sing, and sang sometimes to her children, even when they were all grown up because she was loving that way. She sang songs like “You Are My Sunshine” and “There is Time for Us.” When she went into the healing room with people she was vigilant, prayerful, faithful, and strong. Even her little frail body mustered up this great strength with her strong hands. Through her faith in Creator, God, Jesus, and all of the Holy ones and Spirits, she faithfully healed many people through them; she saved people’s lives. She lived with her son, Jody and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Beckstrom. She worked on a donation basis, so that anyone who was in great need would get help from her, even if they didn’t have any money. The last six weeks Anna was extremely tired, but she was a warrior of light, as she walked into her next client’s house, she suffered a massive coronary, but she did so with great love for that client and a vivid determination to help and heal. Anna was a writer, a singer, a healer, a psychic, a protector of children, of women, and of men. Anna knew the bible backwards and forwards, she mentioned God, Wakan Tanka in every conversation. She loved absolutely everyone, and she was afraid of nothing. Her work was her light; her light was her work. We love you and we will miss you, Anna Bee, (Anna Ricki Beckstrom). “There is Time for Us…You know how much I love you.” Wake Services begin today at 2:00 at The Old Elks Club, (Ballroom), 247 Bordeaux Street , Chadron , NE Come and sing honor songs, read poetry and share your lives and memories of Anna Bee with her family and friends. It will be a blessing if people can help with food and give-a-way items. Funeral Services begin at Tuesday, February 16, at 10:00 a.m. The Old Elks Club (Ballroom) 247 Bordeaux Street , and will take Anna Bee to Wounded Knee via car to be buried. Memorials could be send to Serenity Springs Funeral Home through Charlie Rooks. Anna Beckstrom, 61, passed away Friday, February 12 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. She is survived by two sons, Jody Beckstrom, Chadron, NE and Louie Beckstrom of Chisago, MN; a brother, Richard Seller of Portland, OR and two grandchildren. A two night wake will begin at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 14 at the Elks Lodge at Chadron, NE. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 16 at the Elks Lodge. Interment will follow at the Adams Family Cemetery, Wounded Knee, South Dakota
Rosemond Sybil Goins
Rosemond Sybil Goins, 81, passed away on February 20, 2010 at a local nursing home in Rapid City. Born Rosemond Sybil Roubideaux to Eva 1. Nichols and Roy Roubideaux in Lead, South Dakota on July 28, 1928. She would begin a life that would span for 81 years. Enrolled in the Rosebud Sioux Tribe she graduated high school from Haskel Institute in Lawrence, Kansas. She met and married Mervin "Jack" Moore and together they had 4 daughters, Elizabeth "Betty" Moore, Linda Moore Frazier, Michelle Moore Tangimana and Jaqueline "Susie" Moore. She also had one son, David Moore. They later divorced. During this time she entered nursing school at Mt. Marty in Yankton, SD also St Margaret's in Kansas City, Kansas. She received her RN and began a full and busy life helping people, in particular, Indian people. In Rapid City at the beginning of her career she was employed the old Community Services Center and helped open the medical clinic that provided medical services to Indian and non-Indian people of Rapid City. While at the Community Services Center she saw a great need for training for those in need. She secured funding for a Vo-Tech program for low-income people that included nurses, aide training, custodial & building maintenance and waitressing. This was a successful program as it trained Indian and non-Indian low-income people to be self sufficient and independent. Upon leaving the Community Services Center she entered the Civil Service and began working at the Sioux San Outpatient Clinic as a clinical nurse. During this period she was instrumental in improving clinical service delivery, assisted in writing and updating policy and procedures and served as an advocate to Indian people in need within the political arena. During this period the Indian community and the Rapid City community at large, become familiar with her work. There was many a time Rosemond was called during the night and day to help with various situations in the community from medical cases, situations involving the local legal authorities to social issues affecting Indian people. If she couldn't find a resource right away she would dig in her own pocket to get a place for a family and food to eat. There were times when she gave the coat she was wearing so someone wouldn't be cold. She always found a way. After service at the Sioux San she worked at the old Bennett and S1. John's hospitals here in Rapid City. During her time at these hospitals she met and established long lasting relationships with many medical professionals. Many local physicians respected and admired her for her work and her community work with Indian people. She continued her involvement in the political arena During this time she began to see a great need for programs and outreach for Indian women and their families. She developed the Wiconi project and served as director for 10 years. This program incorporated cultural values as it related to natural birth control. The goal was to give Indian women and their families an avenue to be independent in determining their own method of birth control within a cultural framework. Due to this project she was invited by local and national tribes, state and federal government agencies to speak present this concept and it's impact on Indian communities. She served on many state, national and governmental committees as a member and/or consultant on Indian issues. At times controversial in her views, her main objective throughout her life was to advocate for Indian people. She strongly voiced her views and was respected by many. During her years with Wiconi she met Lofthis Goins and they married in 1966. He and Rosemond served as the nucleus to a wide extended family. Rosemond was respected by many throughout the country for her work and dedication to Indian family values and issues. The day before she died, she said her mom had come to visit her who had passed 16 years ago. After a long illness she took her final breath stating her mom had come to see her. We believe her mother Eva J. did in fact come to get her daughter and take her home. Rosemond is survived by her husband Lofthis Goins, Rapid City, two daughters, Linda Frazier and Michelle Tangimana, both of Rapid City, a sister, Sharon Brave, Rapid City, numerous grandchildren, including; Danny, Duane, Melina and Jenniya Moore, Michael Johnson, Adam, Justin and Jeremy Page, Zack Cantor, Chuck Nichols, Monique Brave, Tim Schull and Sarah Trimble, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Roy Roubideaux, step-father George Nichols, mother Eva J. Nichols, brothers Ramon and Willard Roubideaux and two daughters Elizabeth and Jacqueline Moore. Viewing will begin at 9am on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Services at Serenity Springs, Rapid City followed by services at 1O:30am with Fr. David Matzko, S.J. officiating. Interment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery. A memorial has been established by the family.
Eldridge “Dennis” Grinnell, Sr.
Eldridge “Dennis” Grinnell, Sr., 66, passed away Monday, July 19, at his home. Among survivors is his son, Eldridge Grinnell, Jr. of Rapid City. He is survived by six sons: Eldon Grinnell, Mark Grinnell and Eldrin Grinnell of Denver, CO. Eldridge Grinnell, Jr. and William Grinnell of Rapid City. Fred W. Grinnell of Camp Pendleton, CA. Three brothers: Fred Grinnell, Jr., and Vernon Grinnell of Rapid City; Adrian Grinnell of Batesland, SD. Two sisters: Eileen Grinnell of Batesland and Darlene Perkins of Parshall, ND. A special friend, Phinette Two Crow of Rapid City. 19 Grandchildren. A two night wake will begin at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 24 at the Mother Butler Center at Rapid City. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday at the Mother Butler Center, with the Rev. Paul Sneve officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at 2:00 PM at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.
Alan R. Sutton
RAPID CITY - Alan R. Sutton, Rapid City, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at Rapid City Regional Hospice House. Al was born March 26, 1932, in a sod house in Montana. He was active in sports at Rapid City Central High School and was the first All American in South Dakota. After a four year tour in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, Al returned to Rapid City and went to work for Kreiser's Surgical as manager. After his retirement from Kreisers, Al went into real estate eventually forming his own firm. Al was active in Sertoma Club for many years and is a life member of the Rapid City Elks Lodge. He was blessed in marriage to his wife, Pat for 56 years and they were blessed with three children, Brett Sutton, Rapid City, Saylor Lakel, Mountain Home, Idaho, and Shanna Sutton, Richmond, Va.; six grandchildren; and six great-grand children. Al is survived by four sisters, Anna Lee Amerson, Elizabeth Heutzenroeder and Margo Javersak, all of Rapid City, and LaDonna Engel of Blunt. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Serenity Springs Funeral Chapel. Family internment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Hospice House of Rapid City.
Donald G. Weinand
Donald G. Weinand Donald G. Weinand, 76, of Rapid City died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Rapid City Regional Auxiliary Hospice House. Don was born in Elbowoods, ND, the son of Mike and Lillian (Aumann) Weinand. He entered the Air Force in 1953 when he met Adeline Godes and they were married in December of 1957. In 1958 he enrolled in pharmacy school at North Dakota State University. In 1973 he became a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Don retired as a commander in 1990 after giving 24 years of combined Federal service to Indian Health Services, the Department of Justice and the United States Air Force. Don was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed woodworking and was a tireless member of the Rapid City Trap and Skeet Club. Survivors include his loving wife, Adeline Weinand, of Rapid City, his children; Allan Weinand and his wife, Diane, Rapid City, Kevin Weinand, Fairbanks and his daughter, Pamela Webb-Parker, Tucson, his three grandchildren; Marisa and Skylar Webb and Ericka Klingenburg and her husband, Jason and one great grandchild, Kyler Klingenburg, his mother, Lillian Weinand, Garrison, ND, his brothers; Jerome Weinand and his wife, Darlene, Phillip Weinand and his wife, Mary Ann and Richard Weinand and his sister, Rosella Franklin and her husband, Harry. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael, his brothers; Thomas, Leonard and Charles Weinand. A visitation will be held Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a Christian Wake Service at 7:00 pm at Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Service at Serenity Springs of Rapid City. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 AM, Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek presiding. Interment will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with military honors. A memorial has been established by the family.
Mary Lenore Cullum
Mary Lenore Cullum, 80, Rapid City, formerly of Custer, died at her home Friday, October 22, 2010. She was born Nov. 4, 1929 to Aubrey H. and Laura (Engebretsen) Sherwood in DeSmet, SD. Mary graduated with major in music from Yankton College in 1951. She was a teacher, librarian, church organist and homemaker. Mary married Donald H. Scheuer in 1951. In 1972 she married Robert L. Cullum and they spent many happy years adventuring and prospecting. Mary was involved in many organizations that were meaningful to her, including Custer Community Church, PEO, Meals on Wheels, American Cancer Society, Republican Party, Fidelis, Gold Discovery Days, choirs and many more. Music was a significant part of Mary’s mother’s family and it was very important and enjoyable for her. She majored in music at Yankton College and shared her talents with many by playing the organ at church, singing in choir, accompanying many music students and singing with the Festival Chamber Singers, Black Hills Chorale and Dakota Choral Union. Music raised her spirits and provided an avenue through which she expressed her feelings and emotions. She also found joy spending time in the quiet of nature where she and Bob enjoyed everything from tiny butterflies and birds to beautiful sunrises and sunsets. They spent countless hours wandering the back roads in the Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Idaho and beyond. Bob said you could never ruin a whole day for her as she could always find some beauty in the world around her. Mary was a supreme hostess, always “laid back” while she created comfortable surroundings and tons of food for people to share. She spent much time preparing things for family and friends, always ahead of the game so she could enjoy the party. As a grandmother, she learned to appreciate many new things as she attended every possible event to encourage and support her family. Her calendar was marked solidly with important dates as she never wanted to miss sending her best wishes for birthdays and special occasions. Mary‘s love of life was inspirational. Her graceful and calming ways influenced everyone with whom she interacted. She built relationships based on recognition of individual strengths and talents. Mary’s spirit lives on through her love of music and nature which was passed on to her family and friends. Mary is survived by her husband Robert L. Cullum of Rapid City; her sister, Phyllis Bell & her husband Robert of DeSmet, SD; children from her first marriage to Donald H. Scheuer: Ruth Ankeny & her husband Charley, Jackson, WY; John Scheuer & his wife Lynn, Evergreen, CO; and Phil Scheuer, Lafayette, CO; children of her combined family with Robert L. Cullum: Steve Cullum & his wife Marguerite, Custer, SD; Bobbi Kay Hutchison & her husband Roger, Delta, CO; Scott Cullum, Custer, SD and Jeff Cullum & his wife Julie, Rapid City, SD; and 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Custer Community Church and Hospice of the Black Hills Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM, Monday, October 25, 2010, at the Custer Community Church in Custer, SD. Service arrangements are with Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Service at Serenity Springs of Rapid City.
Russell F. Randall
Russell F. Randall, 31, Rapid City, died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Donna Randall, Wanblee, his fiancé, Alana Ray, Acoma, NM, two brothers; Dustin Randall, Rapid City and Marcus Red Thunder, Billings, and his sister, Trinity Randall – Prado, Rapid City and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Service at Serenity Springs with a Christian Wake Service at 7:00pm at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:00 am, Wednesday, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Fr. Janusz Korban presiding.
Interment will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery.
Wayne J. Shanahan
Wayne Joseph Shanahan, 74, passed away peacefully with his family at his side and his Notre Dame cap on!! He lost his courageous battle with cancer on November 19, 2010 at Rapid City Regional Auxiliary Hospice House. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January of 2010 with a prognosis of only 4 months. His positive attitude and love for life gave his loved ones a little extra special time with him, even when he didn’t feel good. Wayne was born in Faribault, MN on March 18, 1936 to Benjamin and Viola (Young) Shanahan. This is where he grew up and graduated from Bethlehem Academy. He attended the Minnesota School of business for six months when he became restless and decided the US Navy would offer him more opportunity. He did join the Navy at the age of 19 where he served as a Boatswain’s mate for 4 years. He was proud of his contributions to his country and his involvement at the end of the Korean war. Wayne then found and married the woman of his dreams, Karyl Henning, on February 24th, 1962. They have always been best friends and had the wonderful opportunity to cherish each other for 48 years. Wayne then pursued a very prosperous career in the soft drink business. After selling every kind of pop out there, he retired from the soft drink business and decided to continue his sales career by selling appliances and TV’s at Karl’s. Wayne was loved by all! He was a “people person”, making him the successful salesman he was. He also possessed the awesome talent of playing the accordion, which was admired by all. He started taking lessons and learning the accordion at the young age of 8. He also played the harmonica and could play many songs by ear. Wayne was an avid fan of Notre Dame, He was truly a fighting Irishman!!! Notre Dame attire for the service is welcomed. Survivors include his wife, Karyl Shanahan, his son, Mike Shanahan, And his wife, Amy, Rapid City, two daughters; Lynn Turner and her husband, Steve and Patty Gust, and her husband, Vic, all of Rapid City, a sister, Shirley DuChene, St Cloud, MN and five grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, today, November 21, 2010 at Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Service at Serenity Springs Chapel of Tranquility. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rapid City with Fr. Rich Ressler officiating. Inurnment will immediately follow in the Emmanuel Church Memorial Garden and military honors provided by T.R.E.A. of Rapid City. A memorial has been established by the family.
Robert G. Adams
Robert G. Adams, 46, passed away Tuesday, December 14, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
He is survived by his parents: Robert Adams, Springfield, MA and Carole Adams, Rapid City.
One brother, James Bond, Black Hawk, SD; two sisters, Veronica Cameron, Twin Falls, ID and Shelley Bond of Lebanon, OR.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am, Friday, December 17 at Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Services at Serenity Springs Funeral Chapel.
Burial of cremains will take place at a private ceremony at a later date.
