Obituaries

Twila Goodman

Twila Goodman, age 78, of Kyle, South Dakota, died on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.Twila Goodman was born September 23, 1947 in Gordon, Nebr. to Frank and Beverly (May) Vaughn.

Diana Lynn (Stanec) Kratovil

Diana Lynn (Stanec) Kratovil, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD, after a sudden and brief illness.Diana was born on October 2, 1949, to Frank Stanec and Viola (Larsen) Stanec in Martin, S.D.

Bonnie Elaine (Leui) Morris

Bonnie Elaine (Leui) Morris, 77, of Rapid City, S.D., passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Born on May 9, 1948, in Gordon, Neb., she was the daughter of Fred and Luella (Dolly) (Kugler) Leui.

Charles “Chuck” Risse

Charles Henry Risse was born in Martin, S.D., on May 3, 1938. He was confirmed in the Catholic Church as Charles Henry Joseph Risse and entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2025, at the age of 87, after an ongoing struggle with asthma and, in his final year, pulmonary fibrosis.

Edna Marie Kary

Edna Marie Kary, age 66, of Norris, South Dakota, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, August 2, 2025, in Plains, Montana.Edna Marie Kary was born to James E. Snead and Jean (Sullivan) Snead on August 13, 1958. She was one of ten children. Her childhood wasn’t easy, but she was tough.

Russell Wyatt

Russell Wyatt, born June 20, 1926 to Lyston and Fern (Tillotson) Wyatt, Cascade, S.D., went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 8, 2025.

Geraldine Allen

Geraldine Allen, age 102, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Kadoka Nursing Home.Geraldine Susie Terkildsen Allen passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Kadoka Nursing Home on August 3, 2025, at the age of 102.

Lois Bair

Lois Esther Miner was born on November 22, 1937 in Superior, Iowa to Fenard and Myrtle Miner. She grew up in Iowa and met Richard at school in the small town of Superior. The two were married at 19 and ended up bringing 3 children into the world: Steve, Shelly and Scott.

Leo Wayne Livermont

Leo Wayne Livermont passed away peacefully at the Bennett County Hospital on July 15, 2025 at the age of 92. A public visitation will be held on Thursday July 24, 2025 from 5-7:00 p.m. at St. Katherine Episcopal Church in Martin.

Richie Leroy Mousseaux

Richie Leroy Mousseaux was born on June 27, 1970 in Pine Ridge, S.D. to Robert “Peewee” Mousseaux and Illa Lone Hill. Richie made his journey to the Spirit World on July 2, 2025, at his home in Martin.Richie was born and raised in Martin.