Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2024

'Bunny' Colyer. 91, of Custer, SD, passed away November 4, 2024, at her home in Custer.  Bunny was born Martha P. Masters on April 19, 1933, to Lawrence and Martha (Korthaus) Masters in Custer, South Dakota. She was the oldest of three, Eddie being second and Dana third.  Bunny and her siblings would ice skate to and from school...

Nov 3, 2024

Gerald Clyde Goins, 81, of Pringle, SD, passed away November 3, 2024.  Gerald was born January 13, 1943, in Salina, KS to Clyde and Martha (Quiring) Goins.

Gerald proudly served in the U.S. Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1966.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Barbara Goins of Pringle, sons, Eric Weber; John...

Nov 3, 2024

Obituary for John Bernard Simons

John Bernard Simons, 75, of Edgemont, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1949, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Bernard D. and Helen M. Simons.

John was the fourth of eleven children and...

Nov 3, 2024

Mike Dailey, 74, of Custer, SD, passed away November 3, 2024.  Mike was born October 6, 1950, to Milo and Margaret Dailey in Des Moines, IA.  He  lived in Coon Rapids, IA where he attended grade school and later moved to Mitchell, SD where he attended grade school. His mother was killed in a car accident when he was...

Oct 31, 2024

Jani Rae Delano was born on August 1, 1952 in Kadoka, SD.

She loved adventure and travel and didn't like her roots to get too deep. Her wanderlust moved her around the country, mainly between South Dakota, Colorado, and New Mexico. She loved nature and art, and mixed the two beautifully. Whether it was collecting rocks by...

Oct 26, 2024

Emelia (Minnie) M. Moulton, 79, of Custer, SD passed away at Custer Hospital on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Minnie was born on May 12, 1945, in Eureka, SD, to Jacob and Mathilda Malsam. As a young child, she lived on her family's farm near Hosmer, SD, before the family moved to Pierre, SD.

In 1962,...

Oct 22, 2024

Rose Marie(Best) Scott was born on August 18th, 1929, in Rapid City South Dakota, to Albert and Rose (Cvach) Best. She completed the family, joining her brother Charles on a ranch located in the countryside of Martin, South Dakota. The family moved to Custer in 1935. Rose Marie attended Custer Elementary and graduated from Custer High School in 1947....

Oct 18, 2024

OBITUARY FOR VERNIS IONE BROWN

Vernis Ione Brown (Engh), daughter of Albert and Mable ("Maxine") Engh, was born December 5, 1931, at Pine City, Minnesota. She passed away October 18, 2024 at the Custer Community Hospital in Custer, SD. She attended elementary school in the County – District #33. Graduated from Pine City High School...

Oct 18, 2024

Richard "RJ" John Roghair passed away early Friday morning, October 18, 2024, in the SD Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD. A ten-year resident of Custer, South Dakota, Richard was born in Okaton, South Dakota, on January 18, 1941, to Jacob and Grace Roghair.

Richard was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy with 30 years of service,...

Oct 17, 2024

Ronald Sibal's Memorial Folder

Ronald Wayne Sibal, 88, passed away on October 17, 2024 in his home at Hot Springs, SD, with family at his side. Ron was born September 21, 1936 in Ogallala, NE, to Joseph F. and Estella Wilson Sibal. He grew up on the family ranch in the sandhills of Arthur, NE. Ronnie, as he was...

Oct 15, 2024

Dorothy Hoxeng's Memorial Folder

Dorothy Hoxeng of Custer died on October 15, 2024, at the Custer Community Hospital.

Dorothy was born November 15, 1928, to Ralph and Sallie Dickey of Altheimer, Arkansas. After college, she worked as a secretary to a general at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. She met soldier Ken Hoxeng and they married in 1954,...

Oct 15, 2024

DeVonne R. (Condon) Snow, 87, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on October 15,  2024, at Seven Sisters Living Center. Born on July 1, 1937, in Friend, NE, to Raymond and Helen (Schaefer) Condon, DeVonne's life was marked by her deep love for music and her unwavering dedication to her family and community.

DeVonne graduated from Fairmont...

Oct 14, 2024

Ellen Ballard's Memorial Folder

Ellen Louise Ballard, 78, of Buffalo Gap passed away October 14, 2024, at Custer Care & Rehab Center in Custer, SD.

Ellen was born Oct. 25, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, to parents Kenneth and Florence (Zaboski) Diekhoff, who were stationed there during WWII, as Ellen's father worked for the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft...

Oct 12, 2024

Chad Allen's Memorial Folder

Chad Kelly Allen was born in Hot Springs, SD on October 12, 1972. He died on his 52nd birthday on October 12, 2024 in Fairburn, SD.

Chad lived life with laughter, love and kindness. He had a very strong work ethic and worked as a cook for many years. He played guitar, loved...

Oct 9, 2024

Mack James Benton, age 78, passed away October 9, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD, after a long and valiant battle with cancer.

Mack was born August 30, 1946, to Thad and Alberta Benton in Chadron, NE.  He grew up with five brothers and one sister, George; John; Tony; Roger: Donald and Tina.  His...

Oct 3, 2024

Dale Hansen's Memorial Folder

Funeral services for Dale Lewis Hansen, age 84, who passed away on October 3, 2024, will be held at 10:00am on Monday, October 14, 2024. Services will take place at Chamberlain-McColley's Funeral Home in Hot Springs, SD, with Military Honors presented. A luncheon will follow at The United Churches of Hot Springs.

Dale...

Oct 1, 2024

Darald Glen Bly, 82, of Custer, SD, passed away October 1, 2024, at the Dept of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD.  Darald was born August 15, 1942, in Minnesota, to Glen Lewis and Ada Mary (Swartz) Bly.

Darald proudly served as a medic in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1965.   Darald worked for...

Sep 30, 2024

Autumn Hernandez's Memorial Folder

Autumn Jeneĕ-Lee Hernandez, 14, of Custer, SD, passed away September 30, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.  Autumn was born May 30, 2010, in Scottsbluff, NE, to Peter Hernandez and Kelly Garrett.

Autumn was a freshman at Custer High School.  She loved track, being a cheerleader and she wanted to...

Sep 29, 2024

Dorene Ann Gentry, 82, of Custer, SD, passed away September 29, 2024, at Custer Care and Rehab in Custer, SD.  Dorene was born October 21, 1941, in Beloit, KS, to Leo and Louise (Bruggeman) Nible.  She attended St. John's Catholic School through the 8th grade and graduated from high school in Great Bend, KS in 1959.

Dorene...

Sep 27, 2024

Obituary Cheryl Marie Golden 8/29/1944 - 92/27/2024

Cheryl was loved by everyone who knew her. She conquered great obstacles in her life. A minister of The Lord who accepted her purpose which was that of intercession warrior. She frequently prayed all night for God's people. She shared knowledge freely. She was truly amazing and will be greatly...