Lorilee Lynn Johnson
Mar 10, 2012
Lorilee Lynn Johnson, age 72, passed away March 10, 2012, at her home in Hot Springs, SD. Lorilee was born March 6, 1940, in North Platte, NE, to Clair and Mary (Kupf) Rosencrants. Survivors include her two daughters, Susan (Leslie) McKenney of Lyons, CO; Sherry Larreau of Denver, CO; sister, Marilyn Foust of North Platte, NE; three grandchildren and one...
Jesse Daniel Scherer
Mar 5, 2012
Jesse Daniel Scherer, age 31, of Scottsbluff, NE, died March 5, 2012 in a one vehicle accident near Loveland, CO. Jesse was born on November 26, 1980 to Daniel and Amy (Fallon) Scherer in Deadwood, SD. Jesse lived and attended school in Sturgis, SD until the age of 14 at which time his family moved to Custer, SD where he...
Maria Rosanne Bossingham
Mar 1, 2012
Maria Bossingham, 54, lost her battle with cancer Thursday, March 1, 2012. She was in the comfort of her home, and her final days were spent with her family by her side. Maria was born August 27, 1957, to Joseph and Mildred Malik. She was raised in a small farming community in Northern Michigan along with her 2 brothers. In...
Elmo Dale Evjen
Feb 26, 2012
Elmo Dale Evjen, age 74, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away February 26, 2012, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Hot Springs. Dale was born March 9, 1937 in Starbuck. MN, to Edward and Orpha Mae (Naig) Evjen. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955, until his honorable discharge in 1957. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...
Harley G. Wilson
Feb 19, 2012
Harley G. Wilson, age 91, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away February 19, 2012, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs. Harley was born April 8, 1920, in Minneapolis, MN, to Harley E. and Olive M. (Whitter) Wilson. He graduated from North Dakota School of Science and Technology. He served in the United States Navy during...
Nancy Diane Smith
Feb 17, 2012
Nancy D. Smith, age 60, of Oelrichs, SD, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Fall River Hospital in Hot Springs, SD. She was born on April 9, 1951, in Greenville, MS, to Clyde and Betty Yarbrough. Nancy graduated from Whitehaven High School, where she participated in numerous school activities, excelling as a band majorette. On December 8,...
Lori Tessine Rosane
Feb 13, 2012
Lori Tessine Rosane, 46, died Tuesday, February 13, 2012, in Hot Springs, SD. Lori was born January 29, 1966, in Alliance, NE to the late Patrick Dillon and Herta (Trapp) Kosmicki. She attended school at St. Agnes Academy and graduated from there in 1985. After high school, Lori completed her Associates degree and began her career as an LPN. She...
Darrel Levi Harwood
Feb 11, 2012
Darrel Levi Harwood, 79, of Hot Springs, SD, formerly of Florence, CO, passed away February 11, 2012 in Canon City, CO. He was born in Rapid City, SD on April 16, 1932 to Tanner and Edith (Walthall) Harwood. Darrel was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. In 1960, he was united in marriage to Marie Miller; who preceded him...
Berdell Fleming
Feb 8, 2012
Berdell Fleming, age 81, of Oral, SD, passed away February 8, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Berdell was born May 19, 1930, in Hot Springs, SD, to Clifford and Inez (Ash) Fleming. He lived his life ranching in the Oral Area. Survivors include his wife, Leanotta ; sons, Terry Fleming and Dennis Fleming both of...
Hazel Trosper Weisser
Feb 7, 2012
Hazel Mae (Trosper) Weisser passed away February 7, 2012 at the Custer Regional Senior Care nursing home in Custer, SD. Hazel was born on August 14, 1925, to Elizabeth (Stapelberg) and Melvin B. Trosper at Draper, SD. Hazel's family lost their father when she was very young and her mother married Roy Nason moving Hazel, her sister Mary and brother...
Susan R. Kortum
Feb 3, 2012
Susan Kortum, 60, of Custer, SD, lost her life to breast cancer on Feb. 3, 2012. Her final days were peacefully spent at her home with family, friends, and her loving and loyal dogs by her side. Susan was born March 30, 1951 in Pierre, SD to the late Leigh and Donna LaFurge. She was the youngest of 4 daughters:...
Herbert William Conn
Feb 1, 2012
Herbert William Conn, age 91, passed away February 1, 2012 at his residence in Custer, SD. He is survived by his wife, Jan Conn of Custer. At his request there will be no services. Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Custer. Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Shurlene J. Happs
Jan 29, 2012
Shurlene J. Happs, age 75, of Hot Springs, SD, went to our Lord's house on January 29, 2012, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City. Shurlene was born December 24, 1936 to Chester 'Pete' and Roberta Fleming. She was raised in the Oral, SD area. As a young girl, Shurlene enjoyed her involvement in 4-H, winning many ribbons...
Richard Lee "Dick" Vande Bossche
Jan 28, 2012
Richard L. 'Dick' Vande Bossche, age 85, of Edgemont, SD, died January 28, 2012, at the Niobrara Health and Life Center in Lusk, WY. Dick was born on August 9, 1926, to Henry and Mayme Paul (Miles) Vande Bossche in Mitchell, SD. He lived in Mitchell for his elementary and high school years. He graduated from Notre Dame High School....
Robert Lindy Jones
Jan 24, 2012
Robert Lindy Jones, age 82, passed away January 24, 2012 at his home in Custer, SD. Survivors include his wife, Janet 'Jeanie' Jones; daughters, Sharon Ann Jones (Harold) Pierce of Custer; LuElla Jean Jones (John) Fitzgerald of Fayetteville, AR; sisters, Phyllis (Lyle) Grey; JoAnn (Wesley) Hansen; Joyce (LaVern) Busskohl; Mary Hasselquist all of Custer; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren....
Harry N. Streeter
Jan 23, 2012
Harry N. Streeter, age 88, of Buffalo Gap, SD, passed away January 23, 2012, at the Castle Manor Nursing Home in Hot Springs. Survivors include his son, Steve Streeter of Fairburn, SD; step-daughter, Deb (Greg) Patterson of Fairburn; brother, Eben Streeter of Buffalo Gap, SD; step-brother, Jim Ahart of Rapid City, SD Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.,...
Anton 'Tony' P. Schatz
Jan 20, 2012
Anton (Tony) P. Schatz, 96, of Custer, South Dakota, was joined with his Lord on January 20, 2012, at Custer Senior Regional Care Center. Tony was born to Katherina (Thomas) and Joseph Schatz on January 1, 1916 in Wellsburg, North Dakota. He is the third born child of nine children. Tony grew up on the family farm that was homesteaded...
Larry Laverne Caspersen
Jan 17, 2012
Larry LaVerne Caspersen, age 67, passed away January 17, 2012, at his home in Pringle, SD. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Diana; son, Mark Caspersen of Richardson, TX; daughter, Denise Caspersen of Fort Worth, TX; brothers, Paul Caspersen of San Antonio, TX; Phillip Caspersen of San Bernardino, CA; David Caspersen of Cheyenne, WY; Danny Caspersen of Memphis, TN;...
Earl Marlin White
Jan 16, 2012
Earl Marlin White, age 90, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away January 16, 2012, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Hot Springs. Earl was born August 11, 1921, in White River, SD, to Leslie and Pearl (Chambers) White. He moved with his family north of Buffalo Gap, SD. He attended a country school nearby and then two years high school...
Mary 'Fran' Tinsley
Jan 15, 2012
Mary 'Fran' Tinsley, age 95, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away January 15, 2012, at the Fall River Hospital in Hot Springs. Fran was born November 14, 1916, in Columbus, IN, to William and Edith (Whitehead) Baker. On August 20, 1971, she was united in marriage to Stanley L. Tinsley, Sr. in Carson City, NV. Fran enlisted in the Women's...
