Hill City Prevailer

Paul Johnson

Published by admin on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:46am

On Feb. 20, Paul Michael Johnson, loving husband, father, uncle, brother and son left this world and entered the gates of Heaven at the age of 36. Paul was born Aug. 16, 1984 in Rapid City, SD to Daryl and Haldeen Johnson. He was the youngest of five brothers and had one younger sister.

Roger Frye

Published by admin on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 10:50am

Roger Dean Frye was born Oct. 29, 1940, to Henry J. (Hank) & Bernice E. Frye of Arlington, Neb. The Marshall Nurseries in Arlington is where Roger grew up and called home.

The Nursery was his first job where he discovered his love of nature and dendrology. He enjoyed coon hunting with his brothers (Jim and Jerry) along with his favorite dog, Muggs. During this time, Roger made his first trip to Rapid City, S.D., where he and his father planted the trees at Canyon Lake Park that still stand today.

Marjorie Heddles

Published by admin on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:16pm

Marjorie Jane Heddles, 92, peacefully went to be with Jesus Jan. 16, 2021, at her home in Rapid City, S.D.

Marge was born April 2, 1928, in Wolf Point, Mont., to a banker turned farmer and his wife.

After graduating from CSU she married R.J. Heddles. In 1952 they moved to Palmer, Alaska, and she became a schoolteacher, mother and dairy farmer’s partner. Seventeen years and four children later they moved to Fort Collins, Colo., where she was an active substitute teacher and homemaker.

Thomas L. Howey

Published by admin on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 3:12pm

Thomas “Tom” L. Howey, 69, passed away on December 15, 2020, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, S.D. Tom was born October 31, 1951, in Rapid City to LeRoy and Beverly Howey. He grew up in Deerfield and graduated from Hill City High School.

Services will be held at a later date with burial at Bell Park Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Larry Allen Moore

Published by admin on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 10:50am

Larry Allen Moore, 75, passed away peacefully Dec. 11, 2020 at Custer Monument Health after years with multiple health battles. 

Richard Swift

Published by admin on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 10:50am

Richard L. Swift, 81, died Dec. 6 at the Good Samaritan Society in New Underwood.

Richard was born Dec. 23, 1938 in Rapid City to Thomas Joe and Sylvia (Whittecar) Swift. When Richard was entering the first grade, the family moved to Hill City, where he attended school and graduated in 1958. He married Judith Burg in March 1963. They lived in Hill City during their 57 years of marriage.

Jay Hendrickson

Published by admin on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 10:54am

Jay E. Hendrickson, 99, of Hill City, S.D., passed away at his home on Nov. 22, 2020.

Hendrickson was born on Feb. 14, 1921, to John “Jack” and Mary Lou (Makke) Hendrickson in Huron. He proudly served as a Captain in the United States Army during World War II, enlisting on October 31, 1942 and was honorably discharged in December of 1954.

In 1937, Hendrickson joined the Civil Conservation Corps at age 16 and was housed at Mystic.

Hendrickson was owner of his own company, Grain States, Inc for over 50 years, primarily building feed mills from coast to coast.

Leila Grace Corkle

Published by admin on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:18am

Leila  Grace (Palmer) Corkle, 92, passed away Oct. 2.  She was born Oct. 25, 1927 near Franklin, Neb., to Earl Palmer and Grace (Van Camp) Palmer.

She graduated from Elm Creek, Neb., High School in 1944. On May 29, 1945 she married Kenneth Pease, U.S. Navy. They had three children, Lloyd, Bryce and Roberta (Bobbi) Pease Olson. She and Kenneth were married 53 years.

On Sept. 1, 2000 she married Robert Corkle.  They were married 20 years.

Steve Adkinson

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 11:29am

Steve “Buck” Edward Adkinson, of Oconomowoc, Wisc. rested his hammer and left us way too soon, Thursday, Sept. 3 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1954, in Rapid City, S.D. to Horace and Della Adkinson. He was a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and took great pride in his heritage.

He graduated from Hill City High School in 1972, reigning as Homecoming King. Buck moved to Wisconsin and married Tina M. (LaRusso) in 1979. He was a self-employed carpenter who had a true passion and took immense pride in his work. He was a mentor and teacher to many.

Roberta June Wilburn

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 10:49am

Roberta June Wilburn, 88, died July 11, 2020, at Avantara Arrowhead Care Center in Rapid City, S.D.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on July 17, 2020, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, S.D., with a visitation to begin one hour prior to services. Interment to follow at Black Hills National cemetery near Sturgis.

Condolences may be sent to the family at kinkadefunerals.com.