Obituary Listing

Feb 13, 2026

On Friday February 13, 2026 Sheen Thomas Conway left this earthly world to shine on in the heavens. He passed in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota that he loved. He was doing what he did best, working, a habit he could not step back from, to provide firewood to keep his family warm. A sudden heart failure caused...

Feb 12, 2026

Geraldine “Jeri” Simonton, 94, passed away February 12, 2026. She was born April 29, 1931, in La Crosse, Wisconsin and was adopted by John and Myrtle (Phelps) Westerhouse. She graduated from Onalaska High School in 1949; University of Wisconsin in La Crosse in 1953 and Chadron State College in 1966.

She married Harold ‘Harry” Simonton August 20, 1955. They had two...

Feb 10, 2026

Donald (Don) Mitchinson, 92, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Monument Health Custer Hospital in Custer, South Dakota.

Born in Cortland, New York, he was a longtime resident of Pringle, South Dakota. Don served in the United States Army and spent his career as an educator. He also worked as a seasonal interpretive ranger with the National Park Service at...

Feb 7, 2026

Spencer Coy Sandven was born on August 31, 2004, to Darrin and Nicki (Coy) Sandven, in Rapid City, SD. He went into the arms of the Lord on February 7, 2026. 

He is survived by his parents, Nicki and Darrin Sandven; sister, Taylor (Jake) Olsen; brother, Carter (Hailey) Sandven; great grandparents, Pat and Fran Coy; grandparents; Jeanie and Ray Raaphorst; Dar...

Feb 4, 2026

John Louis “Duke” Schneller (1936-2026)

John Louis “Duke” Schneller, 89, of Custer, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 4, 2026. A man of deep faith, ingenuity, and humor, Duke lived a life dedicated to his Catholic faith, his country, his family, and his profession.

John (Duke) Louis Schneller was born in Dennison, IA on March 23rd, 1936 to William...

Jan 31, 2026

Gertrude ‘Trudy” Carol Henning, 86, of Edgemont, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.

Born November 27, 1939, in Minnesota, to parents John and Elvira Hill. Trudy’s dad, John, at the age of 2 years, immigrated to the United States, from Finland, on a ship. Trudy was very proud of...

Jan 25, 2026

Celia M. Shanahan, 69, of Custer, SD, passed away at her home on January 25, 2026.

Celia was born May 2, 1956, in Champaign, Illinois to Francis and Theresa (Eickstien) Woodworth. She was raised in Tolono, Illinois, lived many years in Ramona, CA and most recently resided in Custer.

Celia was a hairstylist for many years. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She...

Jan 25, 2026

Richard was born in Kimball, Nebraska on July 27, 1952 to Roger and Ella Mae (Anderson) Cederburg . There he raised three daughters. He kept busy with the girls’ 4-H and school activities. He farmed for thirty plus years.

In 2001 Richard married Sherl and moved to Northglenn, Colorado. Through that marriage he gained two more daughters.

In Colorado Richard worked as...

Jan 17, 2026

Jack Norwood Powell, 89, died Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at the VA Hospital, Hot Springs, SD.

Jack was born June 25, 1936, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. His family moved to Oakdale, California when Jack was 7. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and when he was honorably discharged, he married and had four children, Rodney Jack, Michael...

Jan 16, 2026

Margaret Yvonne Sigafoos Taylor was born August 8, 1936, in Hot Springs, SD, the daughter of Margaret May (Smith) Sigafoos and Byron LeRoy Sigafoos. She joined 2 older brothers, William (Bill) and George, and a younger brother Charles, was added 4 years later. Yvonne lived in Hot Springs all her life except 2 ½ years when the family lived in...

Jan 16, 2026

Rachel L. Goetsch

Rachel Lynn Goetsch, 75, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and devoted servant of the Lord, was called home on Friday, January 16th, 2026, at her home in Hot Springs, SD. Rachel was born on September 26, 1950, in Malvern, AR to Elsie "Marion" (Andrews) & Gilbert Rice Johnson. She is now reunited with the love of...

Jan 13, 2026

Judith (Judy) K. Stenwall-Garfinkel, age 78, went to be with our Lord peacefully on January 13, 2026 , at the Custer Care and Rehab Center in Custer, SD.

Judy was born in Lincoln, NE, July 16, 1947 and was raised in Ponca, NE. Judy met and married her husband of 40 years, David E. Stenwall Sr. Judy had two sons, Steven...

Jan 13, 2026

Frances ("Frankie") Eleanor Haskell, 92, peacefully departed this world to join her Savior on January 13 at the Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD. Services will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 10:00 am, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Hot Springs, with a luncheon to follow.

Frances was born to Leon D. Williams and Madge...

Jan 9, 2026

Roland Anfinson, 77, of Pringle, SD, passed away January 9, 2026, at his home in Pringle.  He was born August 19, 1948, in Watertown SD to Morris and Florence (Dede) Anfinson.

Roland is survived by his brother, Ricky (Sandy) Anfinson of Sherman, SD and his sister, Barb (Steve) Hayes of Sioux Falls, SD.

Jan 9, 2026

James C. Schade Jr., born 7/19/62, went to be with our Lord on 1/9/26 after a two year battle with cancer.

Jim, or Jamie as he was known by family, was born in Parma Ohio and attended Catholic school, graduating in 1980.  A Boy Scout, his love of camping, fishing and hunting began early.  Jim met the...

Dec 24, 2025

Billy Joe Parsons passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve morning at Avantara Arrowhead Rehab Center in Rapid City, SD where he was recovering from and receiving rehab following a major stroke that he suffered on October 18th.

Billy Joe Parsons was born in the back of an ambulance on December 16, 1959, to Greer and Marcella Parsons,...

Dec 21, 2025

Cordell "Cord" Roeszler passed away December 21, 2025, at the Michael Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD at age 77. He was born March 18, 1948 to Ade and Mazie Roeszler, in Jamestown, ND.

Cord grew up on the family farm, which was just below the current Pipestem Dam location. Hunting and outdoor adventures...

Dec 20, 2025

Paul C. Spieker, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Custer.

Paul was born on March 4, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, a chapter of his life that reflected the steady strength and quiet patriotism he carried throughout the years.

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Dec 19, 2025

Richard Allen Graham, 81 of Custer, SD, passed away on December 19th, 2025, following complications from a broken hip and a brief hospital stay.  Richard will be cremated.  A memorial will be held July 2026 in Custer, SD.

Richard was born in Lincoln, NE, on June 20th, 1944 to Gavin and Stella Graham, and he spent his...

Dec 18, 2025

Obituary for Harold "Butch" Kruse

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Harold "Butch" Kruse, aged 83, who left us peacefully on December 18, 2025, with his family by his side. Butch was born on January 20, 1942, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, where he spent most of his childhood. He later lived...