Richard Eugene Campbell
Jan 20, 2010
Richard Eugene Campbell, 69, of Custer, SD, passed away January 20, 2010, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD. Richard was born at home in Anselmo, NE, on November 1, 1940, to Roy and Ruby (Ballenger) Campbell where his family resided for a few years after his birth. The family then moved to North Bend, OR. Richard...
Donald Dean Slater
Jan 19, 2010
Donald Dean Slater of Hot Springs, SD, passed away January 19, 2010, in his home at the age of 91 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Tyndall, SD, on June 16, 1918, the son of John William and Maude (Eads) Slater. Don graduated from Tyndall High School in 1936. He attended Yankton College for one year then headed...
Claire Francis Rotherham
Jan 18, 2010
Claire F. Rotherham of Hot Springs, SD, passed away to be with the Lord Monday, January 18, 2010, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD. There will be no visitation per Claire's request as cremation has taken place. Survivors include sons, Dave (Peg) Rotherham; Clarence Rotherham and fiancé Lynda Cline; Jerry (Mary) Rotherham all of Scottsbluff, NE;...
Janice Marie Flyte
Jan 15, 2010
Janice Marie Flyte, 72, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away January 15, 2010, at the Pine Ridge Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Janice was born June 14, 1937, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Herman and Eleanor (Collier) Kirkvold. She graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, and Stewart Cosmetology College. She moved to Hot Springs in 1957. In 1959...
Joyce Labelle Nighswonger
Jan 13, 2010
Joyce LaBelle Nighswonger, 84, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away January 13, 2010, at the Castle Manor Nursing Home in Hot Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, a new born daughter and the love of her life; her husband, Jim Nighswonger. Joyce is survived by one son, Clem (Lea) Nighswonger of Wasilla, AK;...
Celia Alberta Eubanks
Jan 12, 2010
Celia A. Frybarger Eubanks, passed away January 12, 2010 at Custer Regional Senior Care in Custer, SD. She was born April 20, 1926 in Oral, SD to John L. and Dorothy G. (Clapper) Frybarger. After years of hard work from farm, cannery labor, waitressing and cooking at cafes in Custer, SD, kitchen and domiciliary work at the VA in Hot...
Betty Lorraine Painter
Jan 10, 2010
Betty Painter went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2010. She battled Huntington's Disease for many years and decided she had fought long and hard enough. She died at Custer Senior Care as they were getting her ready for breakfast – her favorite meal of the day. Betty was born in Yankton, SD, on May 15, 1928, to...
Harry Junior 'Bud' Knisley
Jan 3, 2010
Harry Junior 'Bud' Knisley, 88, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away January 3, 2010, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home. He was born August 15, 1921, in Hecla, SD, to Harry W. and Edna (Besse) Knisley. Bud entered the United States Army on July 15, 1942. During WWII he fought in Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland. He was...
John 'Jack' Daniel Linahan
Jan 2, 2010
John Daniel 'Jack' Linahan, age 76 of Custer, SD, passed away January 2, 2010 at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jack retired from the National Park Service after 46 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Delores 'Dee' Linahan of Custer; two sons, John (Mary Beth) Linahan of Lafayette, LA; and Michael (Shelly) Linahan of Cheju City,...
Randal Wayne Davis
Dec 30, 2009
Randal Wayne 'Randy' Davis, 60, passed away December 30, 2009, at his home in Hot Springs, SD. Randy was born May 10, 1949, in Hot Springs to Tom J. and Mary E. (Richardson) Davis. He was raised and attended school in Belle Fourche, SD, and graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 1967. Randy served in the United States Army...
Walter Francis Harper
Dec 27, 2009
Walt Harper, 61, died December 27, 2009 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Walter was born March 4, 1948 in Mitchell, SD to Marion and Leona (Fast) Harper. He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1967. He joined the Navy right away, serving on the USS George K MacKenzie. During this time he met and married Charlene Boxford. To this...
Marvin Andrew Bradeen
Dec 25, 2009
Marvin Andrew Bradeen,95, died December 25, 2009, at South Dakota State Veteran's Home in Hot Springs. In accordance with Marvin's longtime wishes, private graveside family service with military honors will be held. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Marvin's name at First Interstate Bank in Custer. Marvin was born on December 29, 1913, in Nebraska to...
Peter Allen Nohava
Dec 24, 2009
Peter Allen Nohava, 54, passed away in Hot Springs, SD, December 24, 2009. Peter served in the United States Navy from November 12, 1981, until his honorable discharge in April 2, 1982. Arrangements are pending and have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapels of the Hills in Hot Springs. Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Jeanette Mae 'Jan' Deslaurier
Dec 24, 2009
Jeanette May 'Jan' Des Laurier, 88, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away December 24, 2009, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs. Arrangements are pending and have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapels of the Hills in Hot Springs. Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Joann Carol Bell
Dec 20, 2009
JoAnn Carol Bell of Edgemont, SD, passed away December 20, 2009, at Rapid City Regional Hospital surrounded by all of her children and numerous loved ones. JoAnn was born the ninth of ten children to William and Gzina (Muilenberg) Plooster, in Mitchell, SD, July 6, 1940. She came into the world with a bang and ascended into heaven with her...
Lyla Janet Johnson
Dec 19, 2009
Lyla Janet Johnson, 73, went to be with her Heavenly Father December 19, 2009. She passed away at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Lyla was born March 10, 1936, to Clyde and Ella Kelley on the family farm near Pleasanton, NE. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1953. She attended Kearney State Teacher's College for two years earning an elementary...
Forrest Dale Dryden
Dec 19, 2009
Forrest D. 'Forry' Dryden of Oelrichs, SD, passed away on December 19, 2009, at the Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, NE, surrounded by family at the age of 88. He was born on January 1, 1921, one mile from Oelrichs to Ralph and Alta (Milligan) Dryden. He graduated from Oelrichs High School in 1939. Forry loved to play basketball, football...
Frances Therese Ryan
Dec 19, 2009
Frances Therese Ryan, 82, of Custer passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009, at her home. She was born on October 3, 1927, in Nisland. The family moved to Rapid City where she attended Immaculate Conception Cathedral elementary and high schools. She graduated in 1945 and continued her education at St. John's Hospital School of Nursing. She served as a registered...
Agnes Jane Scott
Dec 15, 2009
Agnes Jane (Harris) Scott was born August 4, 1913, on a farm near Berea, Nebraska, the 10th of 11 children born to Abigail (Kennedy) Harris and Oscar Harris. The family lived on several farms as Oscar worked for the farmers in and around Berea, and farmed on his own. Agnes lived with her family one place in a sod house....
Sophie H. Murawski
Dec 13, 2009
Sophie H. Murawski, 85, of Custer, SD, passed away December 13, 2009, at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center in Custer. Sophie was born April 16, 1924, in Warsaw, Poland, to Joseph and Wanda (Milkowski) Prorok. She attended medical school via the underground during WWII until taken from her home and placed in a labor camp along with her mother....
