Mildred Alice Biltoft
Feb 3, 2010
Mildred Alice Biltoft, 92, of Edgemont, SD, passed away February 3, 2010 at Custer Regional Senior Care Center in Custer, SD. Mildred was born November 9, 1917 in Cherry County, Nebraska to Alfred and Lena (Hoffman) Rogers. On July 5, 1938, she married Richard Louis Biltoft in Valentine, NE. She worked at the Black Hills Army Depot. She was a...
Dorothy June Voorhees
Feb 2, 2010
Dorothy June Voorhees was born April 2, 1926 to Harry and June (Larson) Treloar in Colton, SD, and went to be with her Lord, February 2, 2010. Our mother was a woman of unshakable faith, devoted to Prayer and Bible study. As a wife and mother, her love was unconditional. Her words of instruction were wise and truthful, given in...
Franklin 'Frank' D. Burgess
Jan 30, 2010
Franklin, (Frank) D. Burgess, gathered his bedroll, saddled up one last time and continued his journey to that distant ridge on January 30, 2010. Frank was born on August 31,1942, to Ed Burgess and Mary McCray in Hot Springs S.D. Growing up on horseback from a young age, he was raised by his Grandparents in the Pleasant Hills country east...
Alice J. 'A.J.' Fraas
Jan 25, 2010
Alice J. "A.J." Fraas, age 78, of Hot Springs, SD, died January 25, 2010 at her home in Hot Springs. She was born December 23, 1931, in Columbus, OH and was the daughter of W. Lester and Carolyn Griffith. She lived in Ohio until moving with her husband and children to South Dakota in 1973. A.J. graduated from Worthington High...
Stanley Gardener Snider
Jan 25, 2010
Stanley Gardner Snider, 70, of Custer, SD, passed away January 25, 2010, at Custer Regional Senior Care in Custer. He was born on June 22, 1939 in Maywood, NE to Charles Nelson and Daisie (Gardner) Snider. The family moved to Fort Lupton, CO in 1942, where Stanley attended school and made many friends. He served in the US Army taking...
Raymond Allen Petersen
Jan 22, 2010
Raymond Allen (Pete) Petersen, 83, died at his home in Hot Springs and went to be with the Lord on Jan. 22, 2010. Ray was born December 30, 1926, to Lester and Ida Petersen in Martin, SD. Ray proudly served his country during and after World War II as he performed duties in Japan and Germany. Ray married Delores Russell...
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.
