Forrest "John" Hills's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2026 in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota

Forrest "John" Hills

February 22, 1941 - September 15, 2026 (85 years old)

Buffalo Gap, South Dakota

Forrest "John" Hills's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2026 in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota

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Forrest "John" Hills

February 22, 1941 - September 15, 2026 (85 years old)

Buffalo Gap, South Dakota

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Forrest Hills Obituary

The passing of Forrest Hills of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota occurred on September 15, 2026. Forrest, born on February 22, 1941, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wendall Hills and Dorothy Hills; and his sister Karen Semroska. He is survived by: his wife Leona Hills; his children, Veronica "Ronni" Hills, Alema Hills, Ramona Fair, Antonio Hills and Randall Hills; and his stepchildren, David Pershall, Daniel Pershall (Pershall), Angela Pershall and Therese Pershall (Clayt Birmingham). He is also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (1049 Howard St, Sturgis, SD 57785). A burial will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Black Hills National Cemetery (20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 5:30 PM at the American Legion (1045 Jennings Ave, Hot Springs, SD 57747).

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home



Tue

Sep 29

Funeral Mass

1:00 PM

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
1049 Howard St, Sturgis, SD 57785

Tue

Sep 29

Burial

2:30 PM

Black Hills National Cemetery
20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785

Tue

Sep 29

Celebration of life

5:30 PM

American Legion
1045 Jennings Ave, Hot Springs, SD 57747

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