Charles "Chuck" Crotty DHS1956 Passed Away March 10, 2015, at Home Surrounded by His Family, Age 78

Charles "Chuck" Crotty, DHS1956

September 21, 1936 - March 10, 2015

 

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DEADWOOD | Charles Raymond "Chuck" Crotty, 78, passed away March 10, 2015, at home surrounded by his family.

Chuck was born Sept. 21, 1936, in New Underwood to Charles Arnold and Helen (Trotter) Crotty. During his childhood he was active in many sports such as basketball, football, and track. He also enjoyed swimming, hunting, fly-fishing, target shooting, and horseback riding. He graduated from Deadwood High School in 1956 and worked at the Homestake Slime plant after his graduation.

On July 13, 1957, he married Karen Marta and they started a family. Chuck was dedicated to serving his community by working as a Deputy in the Sheriff’s Department for many years and was a 1st Lieutenant in the National Guard. He became Sheriff of Lawrence County in 1974 and held the position for 20 years, retiring in 1994. As an adult, Chuck enjoyed being a member of the Lead Rifle and Pistol Club, team roping, and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Karen; his sister, Alice Fern (Dennis) Barker; his children, Greg (Jane) Crotty, Lead, Suzanne (Clint) Ruby, Gillette, WY, Charlene (Steve) Ommen, Sturgis, and Jay Crotty, Spearfish; grandchildren, Angela (Jesse) Besel, Patrick Crotty, Kyle and Christine Ruby, Paul, Danica, and Scott Ommen, and Garrett, Ryan, and Alex Crotty; and many great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with 6 p.m. vigil services Sunday, March 15, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lead.

Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, at the church. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Deadwood.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to provide a law enforcement scholarship at Western Dakota Vo-Tech for a Lawrence County high school graduate.

Georgia Lubisher DHS1939 , 94 of Spearfish, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Rapid City Regional Hospital

Georgia Lubisher  

(February 22, 1921 - February 28, 2015)

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Georgia Lubisher, 94 of Spearfish, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Georgia was born on February 22, 1921 to Philip and Mary (Kosch) Lubisher in Madison, (Humphrey) NE. The family moved to the Black Hills in 1936. She graduated from Deadwood High School in 1939. 

Following her graduation she became the receptionist for Dr. F. S. Howe, pioneer doctor in Deadwood. She put her secretarial skills from her high school training to work when she worked for the US Forest Service in Deadwood and also Fort Meade in Sturgis before becoming the Office Manager for Canyon Oil and Clark Tire Companies in Deadwood. She left that position to open a Public Accounting Service also in Deadwood. 

Leaving Deadwood in 1973, she relocated to Boise, ID to take over the position of office manager for G&S Construction. She remained in that capacity until her retirement in 1983. 

Georgia devoted many hours of service in her retirement years to volunteering at St. Luke’s Hospital in the accounting department, receiving a certificate of merit for 2000 hours when she left Boise. She had also been active in a number of business and professional organizations throughout her career. 

Georgia returned to the Black Hills in 1998 and lived independently until she was forced to go into assisted living following a fall in 2012. 

Georgia was known for her loyalty, generosity and being fiercely independent. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Duane. She is survived by her sister Patricia Hungerford of Murphys, California 

 Arrangements are pending. 

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Barbara Rich Larson DHS1959 died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital - Reported by Margaret Crary Sager DHS1961

Barbara Larson

October 3, 1940 - January 6, 2015

Barbara M. Larson, 74, Deadwood, SD died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital.

Barbara was born October 3, 1940 to Peter and Lillian (Hammer) Rich in Deadwood. She attended St. Ambrose School in Deadwood through the eighth grade, she went on to graduate from Deadwood High School in 1959. She then attended Black Hills State College for a year. During this time she met and later married Michael Larson on December 19, 1960. She then became a stay at home mother raising her two sons, Mark and Dan. They lived in the Deadwood area most of her life, with the exception of 17 years that they lived in St. Cloud, MN, while Mike worked at the VA medical center.

She was active in her church, passionate about theater and the arts, including time spent teaching tap dancing to senior citizens. She spent many summers playing Calamity Jane in the Trial of Jack McCall. She was a prayer warrior, who was very passionate about sharing her love of Jesus, her Savior and Lord. She was very devoted to raising her two sons and loving her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Mike, Deadwood; son, Mark Larson, Deadwood; grandchildren, Hannah Larson, Malachi Larson, and their mother Juli Larson, all of Breamen, GA; son, Daniel (Belinda) Larson, Spearfish, grandchildren, Savannah (Lance) Horst, Spearfish, Amber (John) Jones, Spearfish, Rebekah Larson, Dickinson, ND, Luke Larson, Deadwood; great-grandchildren, Asher Horst, Rhyker Horst, Seaira Frasier and Lamont Jones.

Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Friday, January 9 at Lead Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery near Deadwood.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead. 

Online condolences may be left at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

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From the DHS1959 Bear Log:

Barbara Rich

Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Play 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Oratory 3; Bruin Staff 4; Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4

Patrica Thomson Schmidt DHS1960 Died September 18, 2014 in Rapid City SD as Reported by Margaret Crary Sager DHS1961

Patricia M. Schmidt 

October 2. 1942 ~ September 18, 2014

RAPID CITY | Patricia M. Schmidt, 71, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD, surrounded by her family on a beautiful autumn evening, just as she always loved. We know that she was fishing as soon as her soul was free to soar.

Patricia (Pat or Patty) was born to Helen and Irvine Thomson on Oct. 6, 1942, in Deadwood, SD. She graduated from Deadwood High School in 1960. She continued her education in nursing and graduated in 1963 from St. John’s McNamara School of Nursing.

While attending nursing school, Patricia met Jerome "Jerry" Schmidt on a blind date. After dating for a year they became engaged. They married on Aug. 24, 1963, after she graduated from nursing school. Pat and Jerry went on to have five children and recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.

Patricia worked at St. John’s Hospital starting in 1963 for a year, then worked at Black Hills Rehabilitation. In 1970 she began a 10-year stint with the United Blood Services, where she helped start the Plasma Freeze Program. She then worked at Rapid City Regional Hospital, where she retired after 25 years of helping many patients and building many great friendships.

Patricia loved to spend her time camping and fishing with her husband and children. She loved picking berries and fruit for canning and jelly or syrup, a tradition which she shared with her own mom. She spent countless hours watching her kids play sports and simply being with her immediate and extended family. She always shared her faith of the Lord with her husband and kids, even up to her very last breath.

Grateful for sharing her life include her husband of 51 years, Jerome, of Rapid City; son, Jay (Becky) of Bardstown, KY; son, Calvin (Susan) of Rapid City; daughter, Gail, of Rapid City; son, Russell (Shalene) of Clarksville, TN; son, Andrew of Rapid City; brother, Jim (Sharon) Thomson of Rapid City; brother, Ed Thomson of El Cajon, CA; sister, Anita (Scott) Carlisle of Montrose, CO; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild with another on the way.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, followed by a vigil service and rosary at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home, 632 St. Francis Street, Rapid City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with Rev. Grant Gerlach as celebrant. Interment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery followed by a luncheon at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Patricia requested that any donations be made in her name to Working Against Violence Incorporated (WAVI).

Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com.

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Carol (McCarroll) Perry DHS1961 died at age 71 in Orlando FL on July 21,02014 as reported by Margaret Crary Sager DHS1961

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. | Carol (McCarroll) Perry went home to her Heavenly Father July 21, 2014, in Altamonte Springs. She was born Jan. 26, 1943, in Rapid City, SD, to H.W. (Mac) and Emily McCarroll, who along with her sister, Connie Austin preceded her in death. She moved to Deadwood as an infant where her father owned the Ben Franklin Store from 1943-1964.

Carol graduated from Deadwood High School in 1961 and Black Hills State University in 1965. Upon graduation the McCarroll family moved to Orlando, where she taught elementary school for six years. She was then employed by the Greater Orlando, Greater Seminole, and Oviedo Chambers of Commerce and retired from Sprint.

She was a member of many civic and community organizations. She was involved in Republican politics and served as a volunteer or campaign manager for many Republican candidates. Carol was an active member and Deacon at Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church which she dearly loved.

She is survived by beloved daughters, Cherie (Greg) Seidule and Laurie (Bryan) Smith; niece, Joy (Alan) Ashlock; great-niece, Sydney; nephew, Ric Austin; brother-in-law, Don Rogers; and much loved grandchildren, Emily and Owen Smith and Nick and Tony (Tiffany) Seidule, all from the central Florida area. Carol is also survived by cousins, Bob Myhren (Lynette) of Monument, CO, Jeanne Myhren (Raleigh) of San Clemente, CA, and Kathy (Myhren) Henningsen (RC) of Las Vegas, NV.

Although Carol moved away many decades ago, her heart always remained in the Black Hills. She also leaves behind many cherished friends whose love, support and friendship greatly enriched and blessed her life.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. EDT July 28, at Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church

Memorials may be sent to the Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church, 3600 Aloma Ave., Oviedo, FL 32765 or Hope Helps, Inc., 149 E. Broadway, Oviedo, FL 32765.

Acknowledgements may be sent to Cherie Seidule and Laurie Smith at 1412 Barcelona Court, Winter Springs, FL 32708.

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Margaret Crary Sager, DHS1961 July 24, 2014:

Hard to lose a classmate, makes us realize our own mortality!  She was always so good to all of us.  When we were little she had some major health issues and even went to Mayo's which in those days was a rarity!  Carol loved her visits to the Hills and Deadwood and came fairly regularly. Remember the Ben Franklin!  That was a major stopping place to and from school for little candy items, gum, pencils and other school supplies as well as toys!  Our moms bought household things there like dishes, mixing bowls, etc.

Rest in Peace and in God's love, Carol Ann.

Marge Bell DHS1958, July 24, 2014:

I am so sad to hear of Carol's passing. Just a month ago, I got a nice email from her about a planned trip to South Dakota - she loved going back home and meeting with her friends. She had a good life in Florida, with a loving family that gave her much joy. RIP, Carol.

DickD DHS1954, July 26, 2014:

I was shocked by Carol's sudden death.  Like Marge I received an email from Carol about her SD visit.  She told about her love and feeling of roots in SD.  Her wording in the email was upbeat and actually funny the way she worded the message.  Rest is peace Carol and enjoy your reunion with sister Connie!  :)

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Linda (Keehn) Maxwell DHS1966, Died in Belle Fourche at age 66 as reported by Margaret Crary Sager DHS1961

 Linda Maxwell 

(May 1, 1948 - July 12, 2014)

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Linda (Keehn) Maxwell DHS1966, age 66, passed away July 12, 2014 at Belle Fourche Health Care Center

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Linda was born May 1, 1948 in Flandreau, SD to Lew and Marion Keehn. Linda grew up in Deadwood, graduating from Deadwood High School and then attending Black Hills State College.

One of her fondest life adventures away from the Black Hills was living in Wasilla, Alaska where she made many life-long friends and memories. She returned home in 1980 to learn the fine art of being a Saloonkeeper, prankster and memory maker at the family business, Saloon No. 10.

In the page of Deadwood's history it will be noted that Linda was Deadwood's first female Reserve Police Officer. Her talents were many, but her most acclaim would be for her famous cheesecakes. She took home countless awards for 1st place. She proudly handed out her business card with the title "Cheesecake Diva". In January of 2009, with dignity and grace, she changed her title and business card to "Wheelchair Diva".

Linda had a heart of gold. She always marched to the beat of her own drum, but on the drop of a dime was there to help a friend in need. She loved her girlfriends and their escapades on the road. In her final years at Belle, she developed many new friendships with her caregivers. She was always ready with needed advice, a good joke and bottomless chocolate dish.

She is survived by her brother Gary, sisters Louie and Lori, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephew.

Linda will be greatly missed and admired by all. Her final lesson to us all is to live life to its fullest. Keep the faith. Love a giraffe.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 17, 2014, at 1 pm, at the historic St. John's Episcopal Church in Deadwood. Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. Please join us following the burial for her "secret recipe cheesecake" and spirits at the Charlie Utter Theatre. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the ongoing repairs and improvements to St. John's Church.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead.

Gerald L. Karns DHS1958, 75, Deadwood, SD, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital reported by Margaret Crary Segar DHS1961

Gerald L Karns 

May 30, 1939 - May 31, 2014

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Gerald L. Karns, 75, Deadwood, SD, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital. 

Gerald was born on May 30, 1939 to Coye and Genevieve (Hanson) Karns in Bison, SD. He married Wyomia Jo Fruit on December 6, 1963. He started working as a machinist in 1958 and moved on to work underground for Homestake Mine and then for Boeing in the mid-sixties. In the late 60’s he became a concrete mason which led to building his own trade shop, Karns Machine, in 1972. He later became an independent machinist around the Black Hills. He was an avid flat track dirt bike race in his younger years, as he got older he had the same passion in wanting to produce minerals such as gold, silver, tantalite and rare earths at the Tinton Mine.

He is survived by his three daughters, Ashley (Bill) Griffith, Lead, Tawnee (Jarrod) Stark and Korrie (Johnny) Wise, Gillette; ten grandchildren and brother, Larry (Ricki) Karns, Spearfish. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wyomia, sons, Todd and Shane Karns, brother, Randy Karns and his parents.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mt. Lawn Cemetery in Lead. A memorial has been established to the Twin City Animal Shelter in Lead.

Arrangements are under the care of Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead. Online condolences may be left at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com