Obituary Listing

Nov 18, 2024

Earnestine Colgan's Memorial Folder

On the sunny Monday afternoon of November 18, 2024, Earnestine Ruth Colgan gently passed into heaven after living 102 years on earth where she always gave thanks to God for nature's beauty. She was eager to join her beloved daughters, Anne and Chris, who left her too soon.

Born on July 12, 1922...

Nov 16, 2024

Raymond Earle Hadlock, 87, of Custer, S.D. passed away November 16, 2024, at Monument Health Custer Hospital.

Ray was born on November 7, 1938, in Simsbury Connecticut. He was one of five children to Erwin and Althea (Parsons) Hadlock.  Along with his family, Ray moved to Custer S.D in 1947, this is where he spent his entire...

Nov 16, 2024

She is survived by her husband, Russ Koehler; daughters, April Cecil; Heather Cecil; grandchildren, Shawn Benson; Cooper Pfau; Rose Hansen; sisters, Donna Remmel; Anita Lausterer; Darlene Cordes and Leilani Ellison.

Committal service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Custer Cemetery in Custer, SD.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of...

Nov 15, 2024

Glen William Hupp was born February 10,1944, in Shreveport LA, to Addie Zee Hupp and Keith A. Hupp. He passed away in the early hours of November 15, 2024, in the VA Hospital in Hot Springs SD, with his cherished wife of 54 years, Patricia Hupp and children nearby.

Glen was a private man and known to...

Nov 15, 2024

Eric Butler's Memorial Folder

Eric Reese Butler, 75, of Custer, SD, passed away November 15th, 2024.  Eric was born June 9th, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska to parents, Sidney Reed and Ferne Irene (Chapman) Butler. He graduated from Oregon State University with a Degree in Forestry and Engineering.

Eric met Linda in 1998 in Spokane, WA at Kinkos.  ...

Nov 13, 2024

Edward "Wallace" Rich's Memorial Folder

Edward Wallace 'Wally' Rich, 91, previously of Custer, SD, passed away November 13, 2024, in Newcastle, WY.

Wally was born January 8, 1933, in South Dakota to Edward and Edith (Smith) Rich. He is survived by his brother, Keith Rich, ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be...

Nov 12, 2024

Margery Gene (Brendmoen) Baldwin was born to Oscar and Mabel (Hanson) Brendmoen on Sept. 12, 1927, in Webster, S.D. She was raised on a farm during the "dirty '30s" and often rode a horse to school.

After graduating from high school in Pierpont, S.D., she married Leeland Baldwin in November 1946. Together they had five children. They...

Nov 8, 2024

John William (Bill) Miller, 80, formerly of Custer, SD and Alliance, NE, passed away November 8, 2024 at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford Hospital in Bedford, TX.

John was born April 5, 1944, in Hot Springs, SD at the Sister's Hospital to John Francis (Jack) Miller and Esther Pauline (Gleeck) Miller.  He lived in Edgemont, SD for...

Nov 7, 2024

Leroy Harman, at the age of 58, joined his father, Larry and brother, Kevin, in heaven on Thursday, November 7th 2024.

He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Harman; his mother, Joyce, his daughters, Kayla; Jamie; his brother Tim; his children, Naomi (Matt); Tadd (Jolyn); Keith (Lena); seven grandkids; one great granddaughter and his  dog, shadow....

Nov 7, 2024

Irene Anderson's Memorial Folder

In loving memory of Irene Jerke Anderson, 95. Born December 23, 1928, in Menno South Dakota, went home to our Lord November 7th 2024.

Irene joins her husband Albert and is survived by her beloved daughter Connie, grandchildren Elizabeth and Alex, brother Clarence, and 8 nieces and nephews.

A proud South...

Nov 5, 2024

Rudolph Karl Anderson, 93 years old, passed away at Monument Health on November 5, 2024 in Rapid City, SD.  Rudy was born to Jack and Helen Anderson on May 19, 1931 in Whitefish, Montana.  The family returned to Custer, SD a year later, and Rudy spent most of his life in Custer.

After graduating Custer High School...

Nov 5, 2024

Sharon Kay Linde, 77, of Custer, SD, passed away November 5, 2024.

Sharon was born February 26, 1947 in Rapid City, SD, to Robert and Dorothy (Yost) Champion.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; son, Bill Benson; daughters, Laura Taylor; Christine Hanna; brother, Bob Champion and many grandchildren.

She is predeceased by...

Nov 5, 2024

Jim L. Teague, 60, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away November 5, 2024, at his home in Hot Springs.   Jim was born February 23, 1964, in Ohio.

Jim graduated from Western Dakota Tech Institute and Jim had many different jobs.  He worked as a mechanic, radio disc jockey, creator of rock hour at KZMX, vacuum repair and...

Nov 5, 2024

Rudolph (Rudy) Karl Anderson

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Rudolph Karl Anderson, 93 years old, passed away at Monument Health on November 5, 2024 in Rapid City, SD.  Rudy was born to Jack and Helen Anderson on May 19, 1931 in Whitefish, Montana.  The family returned to Custer, SD a year later, and Rudy spent most of his life...

Nov 4, 2024

David Hessman, 72, of the Black Hills, passed away November 4, 2024.

David was born January 10, 1952, in Rapid City, SD, to Leo and Shirley (Johnson) Hessman.

David is survived by his step children, Kasey Mills and Kesha Mills; sister, Julie Brown of Rapid City and nieces.

A celebration of David's life...

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...