Joanne Mary Kirchgasler Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joanne Mary Kirchgasler of Rapid City, South Dakota, whose life came to an end on July 20, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ronald Kirchgasler; and her grandsons, Joey Martell and Jon Doom. She is survived by: her daughters, Laurie Martell of Loveland, CO and Lynne Doom (Scott) of Wagner, SD; her grandchildren, David Martell, Rachel Woods (David) and Kelsey Doom-Bjornestad (Sam); her granddaughter-in-law Mindy Doom; her great grandchildren, Faith, Chloe, Charlotte Martell, Jackson, Alex, William Woods, Baker, Graham Doom, Kristen, Alyssa and Everett Bjornestad; her brothers, James, Gary and Robert Peltier; and her brother-in-law Roger Kirchgasler.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Kirk Funeral Home (1051 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Church (4500 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702). A burial will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Black Hills National Cemetery (20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Assocation - Chapter of South Dakota (5915 South Remington Place, Suite 110, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 or online at alz.org/donate).
