Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 27, 2024

Kenneth D. Ross's Memorial Folder

Kenneth Dale Ross, 71, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away September 27, 2024. Ken was born August 7, 1953, to Silas and Frances (White Mouse) Ross.

Ken graduated from Harold High School in Harold, SD in 1970.  He went on to further his education in criminal law and graduated from the United...

Sep 26, 2024

Laura J. Clark

May 14, 1936 – September 26, 2024

Laura J. Clark, 88, of Edgemont, SD, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Services will be 10:00am Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Southern Hills Evangelical Free Church in Hot Springs, SD.  Dirk Jasperse will officiate. Burial will be...

Sep 23, 2024

Jennifer Fuller, 73, of Custer, SD, passed away September 23, 2024.  She was born on February 12, 1951, to parents George and Betty (Wallinger) Tibbs from Waco, TX.  Jennifer graduated from Waco High School in 1969 and Crown College in 2000.

Preceding Jennifer in death were her parents, George and Betty (Wallinger) Tibbs and sister, Betty (Nichols)...

Sep 15, 2024

Joyce Miller's Memorial Folder

Joyce Mae (Holmer) Miller

May 13, 1930 – September 15, 2024

Joyce Miller peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home in Hot Springs, SD.  Until her final days, she embodied a spirit of adventure, joy and unwavering love for her children and grandchildren.  We honor and express...

Sep 12, 2024

Diane J. Hillman

May 13, 1934 - September 12, 2024

Diane Hillman, age 90, passed away peacefully at Monument Health Custer Hospital surrounded by her family.

Diane was born in Ableman, WI to Reuben and Ida Stoeckmann. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She married Robert Hillman in...