Hill City Prevailer

James Hansen

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:49am
James Wesley Hansen was born to Wesley and Billie JoAnn (Jones) Hansen Nov. 15, 1962, in Hot Springs, S.D.
James graduated from Custer (S.D.) High School in 1981. He was married to his loving wife Delores for 24 years. They loved riding their Harley and dancing together. 
James cherished spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and really loved spoiling the great grandchildren.
He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Gary Frohme

Published by admin on Thu, 03/16/2023 - 10:00am
Gary Frohme was one of three children, son of Chas and Isabelle Frohme born in St. Croix, Wis.
After retiring from the Air Force he resided in Rochford, S.D. There he served as the fire chief for the Rochford Volunteer Fire Department. Additionally, he worked with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department on both the snowmobile trail program and the Mickelson Trail.
Gary, beloved father and 20-year US Air Force veteran, passed away Feb. 28, 2023. He was 85.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon.

Mary Doescher

Published by admin on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:22am

Mary Holland was born Feb. 25, 1917, to Frank and Rosa Holland in Auxvasse, Mo. She married Wm. Lawrence Heuer Mar. 12, 1943. They owned the telephone company in Stickney, S.D., and later in Alpena, S.D.
Mary was a school teacher, Red Cross instructor, Head Start director and hospice volunteer. She gave piano and art lessons and taught Bible studies. As an artist, she painted murals, signs and paintings. She was known throughout the region for her chalk drawings. She lived a life of service to others.

Dennis Stuard

Published by admin on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 9:16am
Dennis Keith Stuard, 65, of Hill City, S.D., passed away Feb. 16, 2023, at Monument Health in Rapid City, S.D.
Visitation will be on Saturday, March 4, at 9 a.m., with the rosary starting at 9:30 a.m., followed by memorial services at 10 a.m. at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home in Rapid City.   Burial will be at Hill City Cemetery following services. 

Louella Peterson

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 9:47am

Louella Edna Peterson was born in Ridge, Mont., and moved to Newcastle, Wyo., where she graduated high school in 1963.
After high school she attend business college in Rapid City, S.D.
While she was at a dance in the Spencer Hall she met Ervin Peterson. Ervin fell for her because she was as country as him. On Oct. 18, 1967, Lou and Ervin married in Newcastle. The couple had three children— Gary, Brett and Chad.

Louella Peterson

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 9:44am
Louella Edna Peterson was born in Ridge, Mont., moved to Newcastle, Wyo., where she graduated high school in 1963. 
After high school she attend business college in Rapid City, S.D.
While she was at a dance in the Spencer Hall she met Ervin Peterson. Ervin fell for her because she was as country as him. On Oct. 18, 1967, Lou and Ervin married in Newcastle. The couple had three children— Gary, Brett and Chad. 

Steven Eckholm

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 8:53am
Steven William Eckholm was born to Roger and Fran Eckholm June 12, 1944, in St. Paul, Minn.
By the time he was a toddler, his family had moved to Rapid City, S.D., where he spent his entire childhood, grudgingly attending school, riding his bike, ice skating, exploring the nearby wilderness areas, playing baseball on the 1959 Pony All Star League and the 1960 Black Hills Colt League. His talent with golf clubs won him a few trophies and skiing at Terry Peak became a passion. 

Erling Kelting

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 9:35am
Erling Sheldon Kelting was born in Moorhead, Minn., Dec. 17, 1936. He was the son of Otto and Alice (Halvorson) Kelting. 
Erling graduated from Moorhead High School and from State College, Moorhead with degrees in Industrial Arts and Physical Education.
During college Erling married the love of his life, Yvonne Abbey. They spent 65 years together. He was employed for 35 years at Pelican Rapids High School in Pelican Rapids, Minn., where he was a shop teacher, a beloved track, gymnastics and football coach and served for the Minnesota National Guard. 

Robert Warder

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 9:34am
Robert “Bob” Warder was born in Zanesville, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1937 to Richard C. and Edith (Moser) Warder.  He attended elementary schools in West Virginia and Murfreesboro, Ark.
At the completion of his junior year in Arkansas  Bob and his family moved to Pierre, S.D., in 1954. His father was employed as a project engineer on the Oahe Dam Project. His mother was an elementary school teacher in Pierre.  Bob had two brothers, Richard, C. Jr. and John M.

Jeri Verchio

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 9:21am

Jeri Verchio was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Elwood and Selma Ferry.
Jeri was an avid reader and enjoyed being outdoors with family, fishing and wildlife watching.
She was best known by her family for quiet strength and her family learned when Jeri spoke, you better listen. She always put her family first and loved preparing everyone’s favorite foods for birthdays and holidays.