RAPID CITY – The Journey Museum and Learning Center presents, “Operation Al Zuni,” led by Conor McMahon on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Learning Forums are thought-provoking presentations, followed by a discussion about the topic. This talk will explore various law enforcement actions led by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board to stop to the sale of counterfeit Native […]
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Brian Kemp Two Lance, Sr.
RAPID CITY – Brian Kemp Two Lance, Sr., 49, made his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Brian Kemp Two Lance, Sr. “Tanin Najin” was born on February 23, 1970 in Rushville, Neb. to Mabel Two Lance. Brian graduated from Little Wound High School in 1988. He went to SIPI […]
Reno Francis Rowland
PINE RIDGE – Reno Francis Rowland, 56, journeyed to the Spirit World on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City. Reno Francis Rowland was born on September 8, 1963 in Pine Ridge to Benton Rowland, Jr. and Freda Yellow Hair. Reno is survived by his children, Marsha, Sherona, Renita, Johnny, Christina, Morning Star, Melvina […]
Roland Orrie Morrison, Jr.
LONG VALLEY – Roland Orrie Morrison, Jr., 70, made his journey to the Spirit World on Monday, January 13, 2020 near Long Valley. Roland “Hoksila” Orrie Morrison, Jr. was born on May 5, 1949 in Pine Ridge to Roland Morrison, Sr. and Lillian Prairie Chicken. Hoksila is survived by his brother, Donald Morrison of Long Valley; uncle, Art Morrison of […]
Silvester E. Little
NEW EFFINGTON – Silvester E. Little, 48, journeyed to the Spirit World on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Fargo, N.D. A two night wake service started on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Lake Traverse District Center. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Lake Traverse District Center.
Earnest LaBlanc
EAGLE BUTTE – Earnest LaBlanc, 79, journeyed to the Spirit World on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. A one night wake service started on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the St. John’s Episcopal Church. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte. Burial, with military honors […]
Eugene “Toka” Joseph Homer
ASHLAND, MONT. – Eugene “Toka” Joseph Homer, 72, journeyed to the Spirit World on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the St. Vincent Healthcare Center in Billings, Mont. Eugene “Toka” Joseph Homer was born on June 23, 1947 in Pine Ridge to Sophie Hannah Yellow Boy and Homer Homer but was raised by Phoebe and Frank Black Feather. Toka grew up […]
Dana Jason Crawford
MINNEAPOLIS – Dana Jason Crawford, 49, made his journey to the Spirit World on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Dana was born on February 4, 1970 in Sisseton to Lyle Crawford and Josephine Goodbird. He was raised by Edwane, Abby and adopted mother, Iva Crawford. He grew up and attended Kenwood Elementary School, Anwain […]
Alfreda Lucy (Little Eagle) Cottier
ALLEN – Alfreda Lucy (Little Eagle) Cottier, 52, journeyed to the Spirit World on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Regional Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City. Alfreda Lucy (Little Eagle) Cottier was born on December 1, 1967 in Pine Ridge to John Samuel Little Eagle and Shirley Mae (Richard) Little Eagle. Lucy is survived by her children, Aldwin […]
Adrianna Rose Black Tail Deer-Padilla
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. – Adrianna Rose Black Tail Deer-Padilla, 32, made her journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Flagstaff Medical Hospital in Flagstaff, Ariz. Adrianna was born on August 20, 1987 in Pine Ridge to Austin Garcia and Jayne Black Tail Deer. Adrianna is survived by her husband, Randy Padilla; children, Jaselle Black Tail Deer, […]
