Obituary Listing

Jan 9, 2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of Edwin F. Madigan Sr. of Hot Springs, SD on January 9, 2025 at the age of 84.  Ed passed while at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.  Ed was born in Chicago, IL on March 19, 1940 and grew up in Galesburg, IL.  Ed graduated from Utah State University...

Jan 8, 2025

Charles "Rich" Gross, 74, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away at his home on January 8th, 2025.

Rich, as Charles came to be known by, was born November 24,1951 in St. Louis, Missouri welcomed by his loving parents Eldora (nee Johnson) and Charles Gross. Rich was the oldest of two children, his younger sister Ellen Worley who...

Jan 5, 2025

Nancy Barker's Memorial Folder

Nature lover, Artist, Cowgirl, Activist, and self-described "Hiker-chick", Nancy Barker, went on the ultimate solo adventure, after a short illness, on January 5, 2025, leaving this earthly realm and crossing into the great unknown. Always a fearless traveler she was equally, comfortable in the New Mexico backcountry, scouting on horseback for pottery thieves, as climbing...

Jan 4, 2025

Gloria Jean Walker Shippy, age 75, died at the Hospice House in Rapid City on January 4, 2025.

She was born in Tyndal, South Dakota, on July 22, 1949. Shortly after, her family moved to Custer, South Dakota, until her parents divorced. Gloria and her mother, Velma, then moved to Rapid City. Gloria's mother remarried and they...

Jan 1, 2025

Archie Keith Kingsbury, 85, passed away January 1, 2025 at the Custer Care Center and Rehab on Hospice Care in Custer SD.

Archie was born at home during a blizzard on October 29, 1939, to Archie Searl and Geneva Jane (Hardin) Kingsbury.  He grew up near the LaCreek Refuge in Bennett County, SD. He attended LaCreek Country...

Dec 27, 2024

Joseph "JD" Daniel Myers of Edgemont, SD entered the gates of Heaven December 27th, 2024.

JD was born July 10, 1998, in Rapid City, SD to Paula Laughlin and Jay Myers. JD worked as soon as he could, working at Pine Hills Retirement and then taking a job with Pepsi. While working for Pepsi he was able...

Dec 25, 2024

Lyle Joseph Witt March 4, 1955 – December 25, 2024

Lyle Joseph Witt, born on March 4, 1955, in Pine Ridge, SD, to Nathaniel and Philomena (Martinez) Witt, passed away on December 25, 2024, in Sheridan, WY. He was the youngest of 17 children.

Lyle's early education began in Igloo, SD, until first...

Dec 19, 2024

Karen Jean Rittberger

Karen Rittberger, 67, of Buffalo Gap, SD, passed away December 19, 2024. Karen was born July 15th, 1957, to Myron and Deloris (Hettich) Lehr, in Roscoe, SD. Karen always referred to herself as a "Prairie Queen" and in 1976, Karen moved out east of Buffalo Gap on a ranch that she and her dad...

Dec 17, 2024

Keith Schulte Obituary

Arthur Keith Schulte was born two months prematurely on January 15, 1933 in Topeka, Kansas to Arthur and Cora (Gookins) Schulte. He was the youngest of three boys. Keith grew up in Topeka. He entered the Army in 1954 and served in France for 18 months as a sanitation inspector. After returning to Topeka,...

Dec 17, 2024

Wayne McCurdy, 83, of Hill City, SD/Weatherford, TX; passed away December 17, 2024, in Custer, SD.  Wayne was born December 11, 1941, in Cumberland, IA, to George and Alma (Aldag) McCurdy.  He attended country school and graduated from C&M in Cumberland, IA.  Wayne was a machinist at Sunstrand Aviation and Coors in Golden, CO.

Wayne's hobbies included...

Dec 15, 2024

Ruth Kujawski Memorial Folder

Ruth Anne Kujawski, of Custer, SD, born August 24th, 1953, went to be with the Lord, December 15th, 2024. Ruth was born in Oakland, CA to Clarence and Imogene Campbell.  She was the youngest of three and had a genuine love for life and people.

Ruth married the love of her life, Russell...

Dec 14, 2024

Loyd Nielson, born January 20th, 1945, in Limon, Colorado to Arthur and Margaret Nielson. Loyd passed away December 14th, 2024, at the William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home. Loyd's life was a testament to faith, service, and devotion to the church and community.

After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver, Colorado in 1963, Loyd...

Dec 9, 2024

OBITUARY FOR

ERVIN GOLDAMMER

Ervin Edward Goldammer was born on December 30, 1927 to Louie and Martha (nee Olawsky) Goldammer.  He farmed from a young age on his parent's and uncle and aunt's farms.  He married Ella Gocken on September 5, 1948.  He continued to farm northwest of Mitchell for many years, retiring and moving...

Dec 7, 2024

Memorial services will be held 10:00  a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025, at Living Outreach Church, 25189 US-385, Custer, SD 57730.

Wilma Jean Rhoades, 90, of Custer, SD, passed away December 7, 2024.  Wilma was born in Canyon City, SD, August 2, 1934, to William and Violet Cutler.

Wilma graduated from Lead High School in 1952.  ...

Dec 5, 2024

On April 24, 1943, Louie and Priscilla Matthesen and daughter, Virginia were blessed with baby Larry Dean Matthesen. He was later joined by his brother, Craig Reid Matthesen.

From elementary school to obtaining a Masters degree, Larry attended school in Chadron, Nebraska.  Larry served as his class president from seventh to tenth grade.  He also earned his...

Dec 4, 2024

Calla Lucile Hanson was born May 14, 1932 to Esperance and Roy Donegon at their home in Hot Springs SD.

Calla was a feisty Irish woman who embodied the gift of gab well before ever setting eyes on the Blarney Stone. She was known for sassy retorts and could still send a zinging barb to her children...

Dec 3, 2024

Leo Flynn Volin, 63, of Custer, SD, passed away December 3, 2024.  Leo was born April 27th 1961, in Ekalaka Montana to Charles (Toots) and     Delores (Peggy) Volin. He was the youngest of five children. That same year, the Volin family moved from their Homestead ranch by the Little Missouri River near Camp Crook, SD to the big city...

Nov 27, 2024

Terry Linn (Strawhacker) Pangburn, 67, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away November 27, 2024 at her home with Tad and Nikki by her side.

Terry attended grade school at Troy Elementary in Troy, IA and attended middle and high school in Bloomfield, IA.  Terry was married to Steve Appenzeller for 32 years and later divorced, she was...

Nov 27, 2024

Alice Hagenlock's Memorial Folder

Alice loved people with her kind, gentle heart and people loved her back.  She had an eternal love for the Black Hills and the scenic views that her entire family shared with her.

Alice Elaine Hagenlock, 95, of Custer, SD, passed away November 27, 2024.  Alice was born October 13, 1929, in Los...

Nov 25, 2024

Dennis 'Denny' Lee Hickok, 82, died at his residence in Chadron, NE on November 25, 2024.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Custer, SD.