Obituary Listing

Jun 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Michael Kane Stanley (1986-2024)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mike Stanley who left us far too soon on June 8, 2024, at the age of 38. Born on April 9, 1986, Mike brought joy, laughter and warmth to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

May 31, 2024

On Friday, May 31, 2024, Christa (Ittzes) Upton departed this world to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face. She fought chronic illness valiantly for over 16 years, but now her suffering has been exchanged for the joy and happiness of eternity in heaven.

Christa was born on February 7, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio,...

May 31, 2024

Rebecca Benton's Memorial Folder

Rebecca 'Becki' Ann Benton, 72, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away May 31, 2024.

Becki was born September 28, 1951, in Hot Springs, to Nathaniel and Philomena (Martinez) Witt.  As a young person, she worked jobs in any field, including in social services and food services, so she could obtain her higher education.  ...

May 31, 2024

Bryan Richard Druley was born on October 16, 1989, in Lapeer, Michigan.

He passed peacefully at Infinity Hospice Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada with God's Grace on May 31, 2024, at the young age of 34.

Bryan is known as a very loved son, brother, father, and friend.

He was preceded in death...

May 28, 2024

Mavis Lynn Moen, 70, passed away at her home in Hot Springs, SD on May 28, 2024.  She was born on Father's Day, June 21, 1953 in Minot, North Dakota, to Myron and Betty(Bruesch) Moen. She was baptized at the Norway Lutheran Church near Denbigh, ND.  She was the 4th of 5 children.  She attended school in Hot Springs...

May 22, 2024

Denise Lea Dean was born December 31, 1935, to Clyde and Grace (Paris) Graham in an old shack 6 miles North of Pringle, SD.

At 18 years of age, she married the handsome Donald James Dean.  They lived, worked and started a family in the area alongside many relatives from both sides.

Denise loved Jehovah...

May 21, 2024

Barbra J. Edwards, 67, passed away on May 21, 2024, from complications from cancer at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Barb was born October 25, 1956, in Dallas, Texas to John "Ries" and Helen Bambenek. She spent most of her early life in Hoffman Estates, IL. She was well traveled and visited every state in...

May 20, 2024

In the presence of family, Don Kraus concluded a life well lived on May 20th, 2024 in the gentle, amazing care at Monument hospital in Custer. After almost 5 years of fighting metastatic cancer, the treatments, anxiety, pain and occasional moments of hope, it came down to the brutal truth that his body could no longer carry on.  The...

May 19, 2024

Stephen Henry Kincade was born to William H and Myrtle Kincade on October 31, 1934, in San Francisco, CA.  Stephen passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2024, in Custer, SD.

Stephen was raised with the help of his loving grandmother in the Central Valley of CA where he learned to love hunting, fishing, cars and...

May 19, 2024

Edward H Tubbs Jr was born November 26 , 1949 to Edward and Marjorie (Hardman) Tubbs in Hot Springs, SD. He was raised in Edgemont, SD. He married Virginia (Ginger) Carlson in 1973 and had 3 children, Amber, Brian and Jason who died as an infant. He grudgingly worked for the Burlington Northern railroad as a conductor and happily...

May 18, 2024

JoAnn Jeanette (Lacey) Evans Obituary

JoAnn Jeanette Evans passed away peacefully at the Custer Care and Rehab Center on May 18, 2024. She was born June 29, 1936, in Roundup Montana to Edwin and Easter Lacey. They moved to Sheridan Wyoming and then to Custer SD JoAnn's Junior year of High School.

She married Bobby...

May 17, 2024

Peggy Hatfield born June 14, 1954, went home to our Lord on May 17, 2024.  She will be missed deeply.

May 16, 2024

Shannon Paul Walker, 36, of Box Elder, SD, took his last breath May 16, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Shannon is survived by his parents, Paula Laughlin and Bob Walker; grandfather, Arvid Iverson; aunt, Patti (Dean) Zylstra; uncle, Bob (Mel) Engebretson; brothers, Brad Walker and JD (Ashley) Myers; sisters, Melissa Meverden, Tami Fowler,...

May 12, 2024

Ralp Sieg's Memorial Folder

Ralph Dean Sieg, 87, passed away on May 12, 2024, at the Custer Center and Rehab in Custer, South Dakota.

Ralph was born in Hot Springs South Dakota to Carl and Magna (Fliflet) Sieg on August 10,1936 joining three sisters and two brothers.

Ralph went to elementary school at the Pioneer...

May 9, 2024

Peter "Pete" Ronald Burkett was born on July 18, 1947, in Fall River, MA.  Pete died on May 9, 2024, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. Pete was the son of Harold Burkett and Helen Stadnik Burkett.  Pete grew up and graduated from high school in San Jose, CA.

After high school Pete went into...

May 8, 2024

Donald Lee Spencer, 87, of Edgemont, SD, passed away May 8, 2024, at his home.  Donald was born June 2, 1936, in Custer, SD, to Miles and Kathryn (Richardson) Spencer.  He attended school in Burdock and then graduated from Edgemont High School in 1954.   In 1959 he married Pat Weaver.  They had one daughter, Diane Spencer.

Donald...

May 7, 2024

Marlyn Gene Ramse was born April 5, 1936 in Lennox, SD to Gilbert and Tena  Ramse (Bultena). He attended grade school for 8 years and then Worthing High School for 3 years. He finished up with a GED while in the army for 2 years. In August of 1962 he married Barbara Jane Clark of Richmond, CA. They were...

May 6, 2024

David Allen Parsons passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the early morning hours of May 6, 2024.

David was born November 4, 1945 in Redfield, SD to Greer and Marcella Parsons.  He was the second of 5 children.  He grew up in Custer, SD and graduated from Custer High School in 1964.

David...

Apr 24, 2024

POSTPONED!

Family has postponed Roy's Celebration of Life until further notice.  Thank you!

Roy Nielson, 64, of Edgemont, SD, formerly of Willmar, MN, passed away April 24, 2024, in Edgemont, SD.

Roy was born November 18, 1959, in Hector, MN, to Byron and Marlene (Slate) Nielson and graduated from...

Apr 24, 2024

Michael S .Gembala Jr., 55, of Edgemont, SD, passed away April 24, 2024.  He was born November 2, 1968, in St. Joseph, Michigan to Michael and Gena Gembala.

Michael, being the life of the room, had uncanny ability to make everyone smile and laugh.   He will be remembered for being a hard worker, for going out of...