Obituary Listing

Sep 10, 2024

Mary Ann Lorenzen, 72, of Rapid City, SD, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, on September 10, 2024.  Mary Ann was born October 3, 1951, in Minneapolis, MN to Glen and Ann (Roman) Lorenzen.   Mary Ann was a long-time participant at Black Hills Works.

Let's start with what Mary Ann loved – she loved her brother,...

Sep 6, 2024

Linda Hathaway Plumb, born to Cloyd Hathaway and Hesther Mae Akers on February 3, 1942, passed away September 6, 2024, at Weston Hills Hospital in Newcastle, Wyoming.

Linda grew up northwest of Edgemont, South Dakota, eventually finding the love of her life, Claude Plumb.  They resided south of Edgemont, west of Ardmore, where they raised Rambouillet sheep...

Aug 31, 2024

Floyd M. Ringering, 91, or Oral, SD, passed away August 31, 2024 in Hot Springs, SD.  He was born August 4, 1933.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Violet of Oral, children, Bobby, Pammy, Kristy, stepchildren, Marlene, Marvin, Doug, Alan and many grandchildren.

Per Floyd's wishes there will be no services held.

Aug 30, 2024

Shirley Ann Muhm Boman, 79, formerly of Edgemont, SD, born February 23, 1945, in igloo South Dakota, passed away August 30, 2024, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Shirley was one of 12 children of Frederick Wayne Muhm and Mae Lillian Beeson Muhm.

She graduated high school in 1963 and entered the U.S....

Aug 23, 2024

Duane Peck, 83, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away August 23, 2024.   Duane was born in Hot Springs,SD on May 10, 1941,  to Floyd Peck and Emma (Gossel) Peck.  He enjoyed his time growing up in Buffalo Gap and running around with his sister, Joyce Hand.  He loved to share stories of the times they had.   Duane graduated from...

Aug 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Derald Bledsoe, 65, of Oral, SD.  On August 21, 2024, while doing what he loved, riding on his Harley motorcycle an accident occurred and he gained his angel wings.

Derald was born January 8, 1959 in Hot Springs, SD to Roy and Jacky Bledsoe. He grew...

Aug 20, 2024

Karen Kaiser, 70, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024.  Karen was born on March 12th,1954 to Lester (Red) Kaiser and Dorothy Kaiser in Hot Springs, South Dakota.  Karen was preceded in death by her father, Lester (Red) Kaiser.

When hired as a paralegal in Tucson, Arizona, Karen read all of the...

Aug 16, 2024

Sterling Frank James, 79, passed away on August 16, 2024 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He was born and raised on the North Side of Chicago, and also lived in Joplin, Missouri with extended family in the 1950s.

He was a 1963 graduate of St. George High School in Evanston. He served in the US Army 3rd...

Aug 11, 2024

A celebration of Marty's life will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Hot Springs, SD.

Martin Eugene Dahl, 74, of Hot Springs, SD, passed way August 11, 2024.  Marty was born December 31, 1949, to Roy and Jeanette Dahl.  He was the 8th of 9 siblings.

After...

Aug 9, 2024

David Wilson Spear passed from this life on 9 Aug 2024 at the age of 90.

He was born, the first and only child of George E. and Winifred E. (Wilson) Spear on 26 Feb 1934 in Rapid City, SD. His mother tragically died 10 days later, and David was temporarily given into the care of his...

Aug 7, 2024

Arlene Faye Thomas, 87, was born in Chama, ND, and left her earthly family on August 7, 2024, in Hot Springs, SD.

She was a caring and generous wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Throughout her life, she volunteered in lead positions in PTA, Beta Sigma Phi, her churches, Johnson Siding BOD, and Kiwanis. She had a...

Aug 5, 2024

Marinka Ziolkowski, daughter of Ruth and Korczak Ziolkowski, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Custer, SD, at the age of 61. Born on February 16, 1963, Marinka was known for her love of arts and animals, both of which were central to her life.

Marinka was a talented artist, often focusing on the landscapes of the...

Aug 2, 2024

Leona Morgan Dryden, age 95, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandma ONA and all-around Great Aunt to 50 + nieces & nephews, passed away August 2, 2024.

She was born March 12,1929 to Harley & Leota Morgan near Midland, SD.  There were twelve children in the family which included two sets of twins. Leona was #11.  She...

Aug 2, 2024

Delores Gisi was born December 16, 1934 at Sturgis, SD, to Aileen (Chafee) and Harold Remington.  She attended school at Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis High School. She went on to college at Denver College and received a business degree.

She later met Gordon Gisi, they married and had four children, Randy, Kirk(deceased), Stephanne (Stenson), and Jon....

Aug 1, 2024

James Osmotherly's Memorial Folder

James Arthur Osmotherly, 90, of Oelrichs, SD passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford after a brief hospice stay.

James was born July 20, 1934, at the Sisters Hospital in Hot Springs SD to Rupert and Veronica Osmotherly. James spent his life operating the family ranch "Tee Pee...

Jul 31, 2024

Lavilla E. Russell,76, a cherished Custer, South Dakota resident, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at Seven Sisters Nursing Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Born on January 31, 1948, to Harry Hobbs and Bertha Cruffett, Lavilla's life was marked by her deep love for her family and her enduring spirit.

She was a devoted wife...

Jul 29, 2024

Ernest Montgomery Hezlitt Jr., age 81, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, at Fountain Springs Nursing Home in Rapid City. Ernest had been a cherished member of the Custer community for 18 years before his recent move to the nursing home in April.

Born on October 2, 1942, in Denville, New Jersey,...

Jul 28, 2024

Clint Eugene Martinez was born on November 11, 1976 in Hot Springs, SD to Ronald Martinez and Frances Young. Clint made his journey to the Spirit World on July 28, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Visitation Services: Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 3, 2024 at...

Jul 16, 2024

Janet "Jan" Ann Martin, 71 passed away peacefully at her Edgemont home on July 16, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born August 22, 1952 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Donald and Shearmon "Sherrie" (Hamerly) Martin.

After her father's death, Jan was blessed to have a wonderful "second dad" - James Huston, of Atlanta, Texas....

Jul 15, 2024

Dale Francis Houstman was born July 31, 1962 in Duluth, MN to Francis Houstman and Lois (Short) Houstman Bester.  He graduated high school from Duluth East in 1980 and earned a BS degree in Wildlife Management in 1984 from Eastern New Mexico University.  He served two years in the Peace Corps in (what was then) Zaire, Africa.

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