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Herbert A. Pfeiffer
Herbert A. Pfeiffer, 78, Norwalk, Ohio died
Sunday, July 29, 2007 in the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born Nov. 6, 1928 in Fremont, OH to the late Edward J. and Veneva (Bork) Pfeiffer and was a 1946 graduate of Norwalk High School. He was a 20 year veteran of the US Air Force finishing his military career in Rapid City, SD where he lived for many years. He was a former member and a Deacon of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rapid City and was also a member of Rapid City Lodge #37 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Rebekah Lodge #47, Rapid City and many Masonic Organizations including Rapid City Lodge #25 A.F. & A.M... He enjoyed pets, music and gardening. Herb is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn & George Szigeti, St. Louis, MO; Diana & Darwin Klassy, Lexington Park, MD; Barbara & J.P. Allen, Clarksfield, TN; step-sons Lloyd (Hoot) and wife Helen Gibson, Rapid City; Wesley and wife Lillian Gibson, Kalamazoo, MI; 5 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert G & Cleo Pfeiffer, Norwalk; sister and brother-in-law, Bonita & William Kay, Corning, CA and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty M (Fergeson) Pfeiffer, June 23, 1983 and his second wife, Margaret J (Gibson) Pfeiffer, Oct. 17, 1999
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday Aug. 3, 2007 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ken Cragg officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Ellsworth AFB Honor Guard. Visitation will be 1 hour before the services.
In lieu of flowers and memorial has been established to benefit the Westminster Presbyterian Church
Shirley LaNone Foreman
Shirley LaNone Foreman, 85, Rapid City and formerly of Winner, died Thursday Aug. 9, 2007 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Shirley was born July 27, 1922 at the home of her parents Claude and Caroline (Schaefer) Bates, south of Emmet, NE. She attended grade school in Emmet and high school in O’Neill, NE, graduating in 1946. She traveled alone by train to La Jolla, CA to marry her fiancé from Emmet, NE; James Edward Foreman, who was in the Army, stationed in CA. They were married on June 13, 1943 in La Jolla and during James service in Europe during WWII, Shirley lived in California, Chicago and Georgia. To this union, 2 sons were born, Byron Edward and Craig LeRoy. Shirley and her husband James,a depot agent for the CN & W railroad, moved from Winner, SD in 1978 to Philip, SD. James transferred to be the CN & W depot agent in Rapid City in 1980. Shirley remained in Rapid City after James death. She was an active life member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading, cooking and gardening. Shirley is survived by her sons, Byron Edward (Vicki), Winner, SD; Craig LeRoy (Sharon), Ft. Collins, CO; grandsons, Wade Edward, Dana Ross (Kristi); Kyle Sean, Kipp James (Rosa) and great granddaughter Madilyn. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James in 1982 and 1 brother Wayne.
Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday Aug. 14, 2007 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Sharla McCaskell officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Betty M. Zaiser
Betty M. Zaiser, 72, Rapid City died Saturday June 30, 2007 peacefully at home. Betty was born Feb. 2, 1935 in Deadwood, SD, the daughter of Henry and Iva (Peyton) Oestreich. She spent her childhood and attended school in Deadwood. In 1952 she married Vern H. Zaiser and moved to Rapid City in 1954. Betty devoted her life to being a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to those she knew and loved. She had a great joy for life and was well known for her love of her family and friends, the outdoors, Elvis Presley and “walking”. Those fortunate enough to have shared her life were her husband, Vern Zaiser, Rapid City; her five children, Joni Zaiser, Rapid City; Kelly and Randi Zaiser, Elizabethtown, PA; David and Dixie Zaiser, Rapid City; Kathy Zaiser and Lars Mader, Bellingham, WA; Jeni Morris, Rapid City; her 6 grandchildren, Michael, Kay and Melinda Zaiser, Elizabethtown, PA; Justin and Dakota Zaiser, Rapid City; Troy Morris, Rapid City; her brothers Alvin Oestreich and Norman Oestreich; her in-laws Arly Oestreich, Hill City; Bill and June Fish, Rapid City; Peanuts and Claudette Newman, Rapid City; her adopted family, Tony and Jean Hay, Rapid City and all of her wonderful nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Vern H. Zaiser, April 7, 1995; her parents Iva and Henry Oestreich, one brother Norman Oestreich and her sister-in-law Arly Oestreich. Betty will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday July 5, 2007 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Chaplain Jane Ireland officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday July 3, 2007 at the funeral home.
Roland P. Hill
Roland P. Hill, 90, Rapid City died Wednesday July 11, 2007 at Golden Livingcenter Prairie Hills Nursing Home. Roland is survived by 1 nephew, David Hill, Rapid City; 3 nieces, Margaret Creech, Rapid City; Patricia Ewoldt, Reno, NV; Kate Dunwell, Portland, OR; sister-in-law Darline Hill, Rapid City and special friend Lillian Bolger, Rapid City. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday July 16, 2007 at Pine Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Bruce Baum officiating. Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home is in care of arrangements and condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday July 16, 2007 at Pine Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Bruce Baum officiating.
Mari Etta Fowler
Mari Etta Fowler, 89, of Rapid City died at home after a long illness. She was born second of 11 children to George J. Werner and Sadie Mae Norbeck in Alliance, Nebraska, on June 7, 1918, and was raised on her parent’s homestead near Spotted Horse, Wyoming. She moved to Rapid City in 1950, where she met her husband James of 55 years while working as a waitress at the Canyon Lake Club. Her first occupation was as a schoolteacher in Spotted Horse, Wyoming, where she also ran the local café and store with her brother and sister, Bub and Frances. She was a long time Avon lady in Rapid City. She started with them when they were known as the California Perfume Company. She was an avid quilter and a lifetime member of the Black Hills Quilters Guild. She enjoyed spending time with and entertaining her family and friends. She is survived by her husband James (Jim) Fowler; her children, Richard Roberts (Sonja) of Sheridan, Wyoming; Marty Fowler (Cindy) of Rapid City; and Janette Tysdal (Bill) of Rapid City; grandchildren, Michael Roberts, John Roberts, Tanya Nelsen, Alysia Willmes, Tonielle Kelly, and Jack Fowler, 7 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, four sisters, and her granddaughter, Mona Roberts Moore.
Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m., Friday Aug. 3, 2007 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday Aug. 2, 2007 at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Helen Mantzeoros
Helen Mantzeoros died August 1, 2007 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. At the time of her death, she was embraced by the love of God and her family especially that of her husband of 54 years, Stath. Helen was born on March 28, 1935, to Ioannis and Evyenia Georgas in the village of Kopanaki in Greece. The family lived in harsh and challenging conditions, especially during World War II. Helen married Stath Mantzeoros on August 25, 1952 at the age of 17 and came to America not knowing English or anyone in the country. Although she worked for a nursing home and a dry cleaner, she is most well-known for her excellent tailoring work for customers at Seeleys, George Moses Tailoring, Gilquists, and J. C. Penney’s. Helen and her husband Stath sponsored and brought over to America her family along with four other extended families. She was always willing to help anyone in need. “Feed the hungry and clothe the naked,” formed the foundation of how she lived and how she treated other people. Her hospitality to all, even strangers, was well-known: when you came to her home you were instantly served with coffee, cake, and baklava. At family gatherings she served feasts like no other, and guests left with warm memories of food and dancing. Helen is survived by her husband Stath of 54 years; her daughter Nitsa (Roland) Waterson and their two children Elaine and Christopher, Rapid City; her daughter Tia (Chad) Cooper and their daughter Evyenia, Rapid City; also surviving her are her sister Nikki Kakissis, Rapid City; and brothers Andrea (Toula) Georgas, Tennessee; Paul Georgas, Rapid City and numerous nieces, nephews and all relatives. Helen was preceded in death by a sister when she was very young and by her parents. Helen had a deep love of her Orthodox faith and her life demonstrated her strong faith and belief in God’s word. She and her husband were instrumental in helping to establish St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church in Rapid City. Even with physical limitations after her diagnosis with multiple myeloma in 2006, she continued to actively participate in church services and functions and was proud of her family’s participation also. Those who enjoyed St. John’s “Eat Like A Greek” fund-raiser in June this year read about Helen’s famous cooking in the food section of The Rapid City Journal and saw her making gyro’s at the event. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother (“Yiayia”), Helen treated her sons-in-law as her own. She was always close to her children and grandchildren, generously giving them her love daily. They shared a bond to the very end that many people never experience. Even as her health declined, she was kind and cheerful, always saying, “I’m okay!”
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. The Trisagion Prayers of Mercy for the Departed will be prayed at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 6, at 9 a.m. at St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church, 601 Flormann, Rapid City, with Father Thomas Williams, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery.
A memorial in her name has been established at St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church, 601 Flormann, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701.
Eleanor K. Kling
Eleanor K. Kling, 76, formerly of Rapid City, died July 30, 2007 in Mesa, AZ. She was born April 22, 1931 in Gregory, SD to Ralph and Anna (Ernesti) Simunek. She was raised and educated in Gregory until moving to Rapid City in her early 20’s. Eleanor got married and raised her 4 sons in Rapid City. She worked at the Arrowhead Country Club and the Carousel, now known as the Landmark in the Alex Johnson Hotel, along with her sister Marge Spinar. She was an active member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Rapid City. Upon her retirement, Eleanor decided to visit the Southwest where she lived for many years in Desert Hot Springs, CA. She is survived by 4 sons, Robert, Michael, Mark and Brian all of Arizona; 7 grandchildren; 4 sisters and a brother.
Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 6, 2007 followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Hazel W. Simpson
Hazel W. Simpson, 84, Rapid City, died Thursday August 9, 2007 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Hazel was born May 9, 1923 in Mitchell, SD to Hans and Minnie (Carlson) Hanson. She married Ray C. Simpson in Mitchell, SD on March 18, 1943. Hazel was an avid sports fan enjoying everything from football to NASCAR. Her favorite time of the day was watching Jeopardy. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, where she was President of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary post level 3 times and was Member of the Year in 2005. Hazel is survived by 2 sons, Dale (Kelly) Simpson, York Beach, ME; Ron (Glenda) Simpson, Hill City; 1 daughter, Linda (Steve) Post, Aberdeen, SD; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Ken (Arbutus) Hanson; Darrell (Bev) Hanson; 2 sisters, Lorene Lowe; Alyce (LaVern) Knutson and her special pet Toby. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ray Charles Simpson, July 31, 2001 and her parents.
Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m., Monday Aug. 13, 2007 at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Bruce Baum officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday Aug. 12, 2007 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Stanley Francis Roshiem
Stanley Francis Roshiem, 93, Rapid City, died Saturday Aug. 18, 2007 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. Stanley entered the US Air Force March 1, 1941 and retired Nov. 1, 1964. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Roshiem, Rapid City; 1 son, Brian Roshiem, Rapid City; 3 daughters, Bridget Thompson, Salina, KS; Barbara Hoffman, S Lebanon, OH; Billie Lacy, Culpeper, VA; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and 1 sister Fern Wilson, Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Royal, Lawrence and Vernon.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday Aug. 23, 2007 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Sharla McCaskell officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Ellsworth AFB Honor Guard. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 22, 2007 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established to benefit the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center – Hospice Unit.
Arthur Amos Pingrey
Arthur Amos Pingrey, 66, Rapid City, died Saturday Aug. 18, 2007 at his residence. Arthur was born May 13, 1941 in Billings, MT to Arthur and Eleanor (Smegal) Pingrey. He was raised in Deaver, WY, where he graduated from high school in 1960. He attended Chadron College for 2 years. On Jan. 10, 1961 Arthur entered the US Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant March 7, 1984. Arthur married Kay Spangler Dec. 8, 1963 in Denver CO. He was a heating specialist in civil engineering working in Calif., Spain, Maine and later settling in Rapid City in 1981. He enjoyed playing football, basketball, and was an avid fly fisherman and hunter. He coached Little League and was active in Boy Scouts of America. His 3 sons attained the honor of Eagle Scouts. Arthur is survived by his wife Kay Pingrey, Rapid City; 3 sons, Tod (Becky) Pingrey, Colorado Springs, CO; Jeff (Tana) Pingrey, Black Hawk; Eric (Lisa) Pingrey, Custer; 10 grandchildren, Alex, Kaylin, Patrick, Janessa, Nathan, Duke, Katie, Izabel, Jordan and Taylor; 1 brother, Jack Pingrey, Palm Springs, CA and 1 sister, Jerri Kay Wilkins, Toledo, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday Aug. 24, 2007 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Chaplain Herb Cleveland officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery with full military honors provided by Ellsworth AFB Honor Guard. Visitation will be 5 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday Aug. 23, 2007 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Eleanor K. Kling
Eleanor K. Kling, 76, formerly of Rapid City, died July 30, 2007 in Mesa, AZ. She was born April 22, 1931 in Gregory, SD to Ralph and Anna (Ernesti) Simunek. She was raised and educated in Gregory until moving to Rapid City in her early 20’s. Eleanor got married and raised her 4 sons in Rapid City. She worked at the Arrowhead Country Club and the Carousel, now known as the Landmark in the Alex Johnson Hotel, along with her sister Marge Spinar. She was an active member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Rapid City. Upon her retirement, Eleanor decided to visit the Southwest where she lived for many years in Desert Hot Springs, CA. She is survived by 4 sons, Robert, Michael, Mark and Brian all of Arizona; 7 grandchildren; 4 sisters and a brother.
Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 6, 2007 followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Robin Lea Andre
Robin Lea Andre, 47, Rapid City, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. She was born August 3, 1961 in Rapid City to Robert and Betty (Ellis) Andre and lived and worked in Rapid City most of her life. She attended school at Douglas School in Box Elder. She was a quiet, loving and giving mother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas and enjoying the excitement generated by the children. She loved how the magic of the season made their faces and eyes shine. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to all who needed it and had an uncanny knack of sensing what was needed before she was asked. No task was too menial or too hard.. She loved pink roses, antiques, anything to do with Harley Davidson’s, and her dog, Chandel. Her greatest love in life was her daughter, Alicia, whom she could never do enough for and whom she never stopped thinking of. She was loved and cherished by her whole family and her memory will be forever in our hearts. She is survived by her daughter, Alicia Tracy, mother, Betty Andre, Rapid City; 2 brothers, Kurt Andre, Salem, Cole Andre, Rapid City; 2 sisters, Roxanne Andre (Allen Steier), Rae Lynn Andre, Rapid City; nephews, Levi Steier, Half Moon, NY, Alex Steier, Box Elder, Wade Steier, Brandon Johnson, Jory Andre, Aidan Komes all of Rapid City; niece, Shannon Steier-Bailey (Jeff), Rapid City; great nephews, Taylor Bailey, Connor and Deklan Steier and great nieces, Paige Steier, Alea and Evan Bailey, and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Andre.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Interment will be a private family ceremony at Elk Vale Cemetery prior to the Memorial Service.
Robert H. Bruggen
Robert H. Bruggen, 85, Rapid City died Tuesday Feb. 10, 2009 at Golden Livingcenter Prairie Hills nursing home. Robert entered the US Navy July 21, 1943 and was honorably discharged February 17, 1946. He is survived by his step-daughter Barbara Fahey, Rapid City and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma E. Bruggen, Sept. 30, 2006.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday Feb. 13, 2009 at Black Hills National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the VFW Post #1273 Honor Guard.
Joseph Norman
Joe Norman, 47, Rapid City died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 unexpectedly at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Survivors include his mother, Dolores Norman of Rapid City, SD. Siblings include Mike Norman (Kentucky), Marie Steele (Michigan), Patrick Norman (Hawaii), Gloria Verret (California), and Ted Norman (Rapid City, SD); uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins and his beloved son, Tony Norman, 16 of Nashville, TN. Louetta Olson, a special friend from Rapid City, SD. He is preceded in death by his father Albert Norman. Joe was born on February 26, 1961 to Albert and Dolores Norman in Rapid City, SD. He was a beautiful baby with copper red hair and the biggest brown eyes you have ever seen. He was a very loving and affectionate boy. He attended Annie Talent, South Jr. High, and Central High School and graduated from Western Dakota Technical Institute with an accounting degree. He loved to bowl, his motorcycle and Karate. He was a manager at Family Thrift Center Laundromat and Dry Cleaner for the past few years. He will be missed dearly.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Sat. February 14, 2009 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday Feb. 13, 2009 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to benefit the American Heart Association.
Robert C. Evans
Robert C. Evans, 57, Rapid City died Saturday Jan. 31, 2009 at Golden Livingcenter Black Hills. Robert was born June 18, 1951 to Robert and Myra (Henderson) Evans in Belle Fourche. Robert was a longtime resident of the Black Hills Workshop and participated in Special Olympics. He enjoyed watching old television programs, listening to Oldies music and he loved watching sports. Robert is survived by his mother, Myra Quint and stepfather Gerald Quint, Belle Fourche; 2 brothers, Rodney Evans, Belle Fourche; Roger and wife Pam Evans, Rapid City; 3 nieces; numerous aunts and uncles and a host of great nieces and nephews. The family would like to acknowledge and thank all the staff of the Black Hills Workshop and Days Inn who worked so hard to ensure that Bob lived a very full and happy life and also to the staff at Rapid City Regional Hospital for the excellent care given to him during his stay. The staff of the Workshop and his employer at the Days Inn worked very hard to educate, train, and share in the good and bad times. Thank you to all the people that made a difference in Bob’s life.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday Feb. 4, 2009 at Black Hills National Cemetery with Minister Rich Richardson officiating. There will be a memorial at a later date at Black Hills Workshop. Please contact Rich Richardson, 390-1006 for date and time.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to benefit the Black Hills Workshop.
Ralph Romel
Ralph Romel, 80, Of Rapid City passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 2nd, 2008 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Ralph is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eurith, Daughter Karen Hansen (John) of Kalispell Mt., Son Terry (Cerise Jolliver) of Vancouver Wa., Grand Daughter Heather Hansen – Munro (Thomas) of Albuquerque, NM, Great Grandchildren Britton , Clara and Spencer of Albuquerque NM, Sister Betty Bulger of Barton OH, Brother Frank Romel of Bellaire OH, Brother in – laws Phil Whisler of Roseville CA and Bob Burlenski of Lafferty OH, Sister in-law Joan Miller of Laurel Montana and numerous nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Harriet, Sisters Edith and Gertie, Brothers Ed, Leroy, Billy and Chuck. Ralph was born in Glen Robbins Ohio on February 3rd, 1928. Ralph was a gifted baseball player and played on various teams in his youth, reaching the level of semi – pro before joining the Navy in 1945. Ralph served on a submarine in his initial deployment and was honorably discharged in 1947. He reenlisted in the Navy in August 1950 and served until June of 1954. It was during this second stint that he met his soul mate, Eurith, while on leave with a buddy from Wyoming. They were married in Yuma AZ March 15th, 1952. They were married only a short time before Ralph left for sea duty in Korea. Daughter Karen was born in May of 1954, and Ralph was discharged shortly thereafter in June of 1954. They moved to Rapid City in the fall of 1954. Ralph started Business College in Rapid City that fall. Six months in to his college education he took the Civil Service test for accounting. A few months later he interviewed for a civil service job at Ellsworth Air Force Base and was hired on the spot. His Civil Service career included various accounting and finance responsibilities, with the last several years of his almost 30 year career reaching the height of Deputy Accounting and Finance Officer. Son Terry was born in April of 1956. Ralph fulfilled his love of baseball by coaching various youth teams in Rapid City and was well respected for his coaching abilities. Ralph retired June 1st 1984. Ralph spent the remaining years of his life keeping busy doing woodworking, fishing, and traveling to visit family and friends around the country. Ralph was an avid Pittsburg Pirate and Denver Bronco fan. Dad’s favorite phrase regarding the Pirates was “wait till next year.” His loyalty to the Pirates was never shaken by their many years of futility. Ralph was a hero to all of his family and friends. He had the most pleasant disposition and personality and was loved by many. He will be missed and loved forever – the memories of the many good times and fun we had together as a family will never wane. We rest assured he is in God’s loving arms, in no more pain or discomfort.
Services will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 7th at the Rapid Valley United Methodist Church with the Reverend Bob Savot officiating. Burial will be at Pine Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1273. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 6 at Behrens -Wilson Funeral Home.
Marie A. Nolan
Marie A. Nolan, 94, Rapid City died Saturday January 3, 2009 at Clarkson Mt. View Healthcare. She is survived by her 2 sons, Perry Nolan, Hermosa; Michael Nolan, Norfolk, NE; 1 granddaughter; 1 great grandson and her brother Perry Lewis, Huron. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday January 7, 2009 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Menefee officiating. Interment will follow at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday January 6th at the funeral home.
Betty Bascom Karst
Betty Bascom Karst, born in Sterling, Colorado, September 19, 1916, daughter of D. C. and Alma Thompson Bascom. Betty passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 at 92 years of age at Westhills Health Care. Graduate of Fort Collins High School, and in 1939 of Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO. Married June 1, 1939, to Kermit G. Karst. Survived by: son, Col. Kim Karst, Ret., and his wife, Ellen, of Springfield, VA; daughter, Karen Karst Frazzini, and her husband, Don, of San Mateo, CA; brother, Robert M. Bascom, and his wife, Jane, of San Jose, CA; grandchildren, Sherri Karst Eret, and her husband Lt. Col. Tony Eret, Ret., of Colorado Springs, CO, Robin Karst, of Springfield, VA, and Christine Karst of Ft. Collins, CO; and great grandchildren, Kevin, Travis, and Allison Eret. Her husband, Kermit, preceded her in death in 1999. They were married over 60 years. Following her early married years on ranches in Colorado and Oregon, Mrs. Karst then spent several years in the field of education. She was a substitute teacher, a secretary to the Dean of Men and Women, and in charge of Student Employment at Morningside College, Sioux City, IA. In 1961 on their return to Colorado, Mrs. Karst was employed by the Jefferson County School District, Lakewood, CO, as secretary to the Supervisor of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services until her husband was transferred to Rapid City, SD, in the mid 1970’s. Mrs. Karst had been active over the years, in the PTA, as a Cub Scout Den Mother, and as a Blue Bird Leader. She was always involved in church work wherever she lived. She served on the building committees of the Methodist Church in Western Springs, IL, and of the Grace Methodist Church in Sioux City, IA. Mrs. Karst held memberships and offices in the Methodist Women’s circles, Garden Club, and the Home Economics Club in Sioux City, IA. She was also a member of the American Assoc. of University Women, Kappa Delta Sorority, Mortar Board, a life member of the National Assoc. of Educational Secretaries, the Oregon Order of the Eastern Star, and a charter member of the American Hereford Assoc. Auxiliary. Mrs. Karst was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rapid City, and served as the secretary of the Inter Church Council. She also served as Circle Chairperson at both her church and at the Westhills Village Circle. She was deeply loved and will profoundly be missed by all whose lives she touched and brightened.
Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday Jan. 17th at the First United Methodist Church, 629 Kansas St., Rapid City, SD. Burial will be held at the Brookside Cemetery, Rye, CO at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of your choice, Westhills Village Foundation, First United Methodist Church, or to a charity of your choice
William Ressl
William Ressl died Friday Jan. 9, 2009 at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. William served 2 tours of duty in the US Army; 1940 to 1945 and again in 1950 to 1966 when he retired. William is survived by his three sons, David Ressl, Rapid City; John Ressl, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands and William Ressl, Senoia, GA; four daughters, Theresa Spry, Julia Ressl, Deanie Jonas and Mary Young, all of Rapid City; 29 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and a 2 sisters, Ruby Robins, Hill City, Emma Richards, Salt Lake City, UT
Funeral services for William Ressl, 91, Rapid City will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday Jan. 15th at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Interment with full military honors will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Patrick Allan Tracy
Patrick Allan Tracy, 52, Rapid City went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at home surrounded by loved ones, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 6, 1956 in El Paso, TX to Donald & Aileene Tracy. As a military dependent he spent his childhood in various states, before the family was transferred to Ellsworth AFB in 1964, where he attended the Douglas School System. As an adult he made Rapid City his home. Pat enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time outdoors, but what he enjoyed the most was his family. He was an inspiration to us all, during his 3 year battle. He will be greatly missed by those he left behind; his loving partner of l6yrs Judy Soenksen, beautiful daughter Alicia Tracy, handsome son Chase Tracy-Soenksen all of Rapid City; Parents Donald & Aileene Tracy, Box Elder, brothers Donald Jr., Sturgis, Richard (Carla), Box Elder, Michael (Toni), Gillette WY, John (Leann) Oak Harbor WA; Sisters Theresa Tracy-Schutz (Mike), Box Elder, Cheryl Hamrick (Chuck), Park City UT and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held 1:00pm on Sat. Jan 17, 2009, at Bethel Assembly of God.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
James Leonard Norby
James Leonard Norby, 65, Rapid City, died Wednesday Jan. 14, 2009 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. James is survived by his mother Myrtle Brude; his brother Morris Norby; his sister Mary Jean Collins, all of Rapid City; 2 step-children, Kim and Nate and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Marianne, his father Leonard Norby and one brother, Thomas Norby.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday Jan. 21, 2009 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday Jan. 20th at the funeral home.
Ella Jeanette Mann
Ella Jeanette Mann, 90, Rapid City died Wednesday January 14, 2009 at Golden Livingcenter Meadowbrook. Ella is survived by her son Dwight Mann, Rapid City and her sister Twila Hochstetter, Aberdeen, SD. She was preceded in death by her husband John A. Mann, June 2, 1977.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Doug Diehl officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday Jan. 19th at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Ronald H. Croyle
Ronald H. Croyle, 71, Box Elder, completed his earthly journey on Saturday Jan. 17th at his home. He was born March 2, 1937 in Summerhill, PA to H.L. and Ruby (Engle) Croyle, the 2nd of 4 sons. Ron married the love of his life, Betty Stombaugh on April 9, 1956. To this union 6 children were born. Ron and Betty moved their family to Rapid City in the winter of 1967, Ron fell in love with the area on a vacation earlier in the summer of ’67 and the love affair continued for almost 42 years. Ron loved the Black Hills with every ounce of his being; he hunted every year and fished everyday he could get out of bed. If he got up, he fished and could be found most early mornings somewhere near Canyon Lake Park. Ron was a jokester and a fabricator of stories. His daughters were often embarrassed by those stories but we loved him just the same. His sons were his pride and joy and the best friends he had. Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty, Box Elder; three daughters, Rondi (Mark) Murphy, Rapid City; Ruth Croyle, Box Elder, Becky (Bryce) Beachem, Hill City; two sons, John (Landy) Croyle; James (Patty) Croyle, all of Rapid City; 23 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, Allen (Jean) Croyle, Black Hawk; William Croyle, Rapid City; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles; sister-in-law, Charlotte Croyle; son Jeffrey Croyle Sr; granddaughters, Heather McCarver and Raven Croyle; grandson Freedom Green and nephew Joseph Croyle. Ron donated his body to science and will be interred at a later date.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday Jan. 21, 2009 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Edwards officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday Jan 20th at the funeral home.
Jasper M. Enger
Jasper M. Enger, 91, Rapid City died Sunday Jan. 18, 2009 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was born July 22, 1911 in Gladstone, ND to John and Elsie (Nesrud) Enger. Jasper graduated from Dickinson Normal High School and attended Dickinson State Teachers College for 2 years. In 1935 he moved to Rapid City. He worked on airplanes at the SD Air Base in the 40’s. During WWII, Jasper worked for General Electric in Chicago and for Foley Company in Minneapolis. He later moved back to Dickinson where he owned and operated the Dickinson Star Motel in 1955 and 1956. During the latter part of 1956 Jasper moved to California and worked for Beach Manufacturing until 1959. In 1959 he worked for the US Postal Service until his retirement in 1977. He then returned to Rapid City so he could care for his widowed sisters. Jasper is survived by 2 nephews, Dean and wife Celeste Zander, Rapid City; John and wife Joan Enger, Powell, WY; 4 nieces, Betty Lou and husband Jim McCoy, Cypress, CA; Karen and husband Mel Soderberg, Lake Havasu City, AZ; Mary Ellen and husband Bob Ambrose, Houston, TX and Linda and husband Dennis Johnson, Sturgis. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Sigard and Joseph Enger and 5 sisters, Palma Enger; Ella Christensen; Pauline Post; Olga Hill, and Hazel Zander.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday Jan. 24th at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m., Friday Jan. 23rd at the funeral home.
Lou "Naoma" Elliott
Lou "Naoma" Elliott, Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at the home of her son. She was 89 years old. Naoma was born on Nov. 20, 1919 in Portland, Oregon. Survivors include her sons Guy (Sue) and Michael (Rocio) Elliott and grandchildren Jacob (Brooke), Steven, Sofia, Mary and Naoma. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Stanley K. Elliott.
Interment will be at a later date at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.
