Hill City Prevailer

Harley Harris

Published by admin on Tue, 11/26/2024 - 8:43am
Harley Harris was born in White Owl, S.D., to Elmer and Eva Harris Nov. 22, 1931. The family lived in Keystone, S.D., for many years. Harley was in the Air Force during the Korean War. 
He met and married Colleen Baily while living in Heppner, Ore. Upon returning from a teaching contract in Canada, Dad taught school in Keystone or three years. Dad enjoyed attending the Keystone School Reunions. 

Jim Nollette

Published by admin on Wed, 11/20/2024 - 9:04am

Per Jim’s request, we were instructed to not do a sapp

Mike Dailey

Published by admin on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 12:44pm

Mike Dailey was born Oct. 6, 1950, to Milo and Margaret Dailey in Des Moines, Iowa.  He lived in Coon Rapids, Iowa, where he attended grade school and later moved to Mitchell, S.D., where he attended grade school.
His mother was killed in a car accident when he was 9 and his father married Barbara Belmont. The family moved to Cambridge, Mass., where his father attended the Episcopal Theological Seminary. From there they moved to Algona, Iowa, where he graduated high school.

Glenda Knust

Published by admin on Wed, 11/06/2024 - 11:42am

Glenda Arlene Knust, 85, of Custer, S.D., passed away July 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Bill Rice, Gary Rice, Donny Rice and Kenny Rice; and her husband, Jack Knust.
Glenda was born Jan. 27, 1939, to Glenn and Mae Rice in Custer, S.D. She lived in Custer until she married Jack Knust, the love of her life, Oct. 11, 1958. She had two children—Sandra and Cathy.

Doreen Cole

Published by admin on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 3:49pm

Doreen Kay Cole, 64, of Hill City, S.D., passed away Oct. 10, 2024, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born Oct. 19, 1959, in Madison, S.D., to Vance and Dorthy (Sullivan) Cole.
Her family moved to Hill City in 1960, where she grew up, attended school and raised her family. Doreen worked at various cafes over the years as a waitress. She was a familiar face to many, and enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, hiking and rock collecting.

Thelma Petersen

Published by admin on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 3:49pm

Thelma J. Petersen was born in Corvallis, Ore., to Earl and Bessie James April 10, 1926.
She went to school in Oral, S.D., and graduated from Hot Springs  (S.D.) High School in 1944. She married Lyle Peterson Aug. 2, 1947. She worked for Northwestern Bell for many years.  
Thelma was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and camping with the family.
Thelma, of Rapid City, S.D., passed away Oct. 26, 2024. She was 98.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle; and son, Russell.

Shari Mattson

Published by admin on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 8:56am
Shari Lee Mattson was born Sept. 20, 1974, in Rapid City, S.D., to Eric and Judy Mattson.
The Mattson family moved to Gillette, Wyo., shortly after her birth. She was joined by two brothers, Todd and Toby. Shari attended elementary and high school in Gillette; Casper, Wyo.; Sioux City, Iowa; and graduated high school in Wakefield, Neb.

Charles Webber

Published by admin on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 8:59am
Charles Clinton “Clint” Webber was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Lead, S.D., to Bert and Florence Webber.  He grew up near Hill City, S.D., before moving to the Portland, Ore., area with his parents, where he graduated from high school in 1945.  He was an WWII era Army veteran, serving primarily in Maryland and Japan.

Dianne Murray

Published by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 8:33am
Dianne June Murray  was born June 27, 1930, in Omaha, Neb., to parents Charles and June Clines.
Dianne and her parents moved to Hill City, S.D., in 1946. She graduated from Hill City High School in 1948. Dianne’s family began a business that grew to become Dianne’s Gift Corral and Hillyo Museum, well known for its “Cherry Cider.” The Gift Corral operated until 1990.

Darlene Metz

Published by admin on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 8:43am
Darlene Mae Metz was born April 9 1937, in Minnesota.
On Aug. 7 Darlene passed away of natural causes at the age of 87 at the Monument Health Hospice house.
She is survived by her son James Green; daughter, Darla Green (Mike); Grandchildren, Amy Duvall (John), Amber Geisner (Luke), Annie Klein (Nick) and Aaron Jacques (Tara); and great- grandchildren Haley Geisner, Lane Geisner, Kaden Kruger and Kian Jacques.