Richard Bernard Shively
Oct 13, 2008
Richard Bernard 'Dick' Shively, age 87, of Hot Springs, SD passed away October 13, 2008 at Rpaid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Dick was born July 4, 1921 in Cleveland, OH to Carroll and Ruth (Smith) Shively. He grew up in Mentor On The Lake, OH and graduated from Mentor High School in 1940. Dick was awarded a...
John Matsamas
Oct 12, 2008
John Matsamas, age 67, passed away October 12, 2008 at his home in Oelrichs, SD. John was born July 1, 1941 to Tony and Ida (Lloyd) Matsamas in Price, Utah. On August 26, 1960 he married Frances Pourier. John and Frances moved to Oelrichs in 1968, he worked as a machine operator, carpenter iron worker and mechanic. He was a...
Orville Lesley Streets
Oct 10, 2008
Orville Lesley Streets of Custer, SD, one day before his 89th birthday, passed away on October 10, 2008 at Custer Regional Senior Care Center in Custer. He was born October 11, 1919 at Yankton, SD, the fifth of eight sons and two daughters of George and Nancy Streets. As a young man he worked in the timber industry with his...
Ryan John Prince
Oct 5, 2008
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return" Moulin Rouge Ryan John Prince of Hill City, SD, born July 18, 1981 died Sunday morning, October 5, 2008 as the result of a car accident. Ryan from the very beginning was a man of many talents with an essence of kindness. He was very...
Eugene Richard 'Gene' Bogner
Oct 4, 2008
Eugene Richard 'Gene' Bogner, 67, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home near Springview, NE on October, 4, 2008. He was born September 10, 1941 to Nicholas Alois and Rose Frances (Janzing) Bogner at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Hot Springs, SD. Gene was baptized in St. Martin's Catholic Church in Oelrichs, SD and confirmed at St. Anthony's Catholic...
Michael "Mike" Edward Krueger
Oct 2, 2008
Michael Edward 'Mike' Krueger, age 51 passed away October 2, 2008 at his residence in Custer, SD. Mike is survived by his wife, Laura; three sons, Kris Krueger; Jake Krueger; Ben Krueger; daughter, Katie Krueger all of Custer; brothers, Dave Krueger of Colorado Springs, CO; Kerry Krueger of Rapid City, SD; two sisters, Gail Merrill of Buckeye, AZ and Finney...
Don Eisenreich
Sep 24, 2008
Long-time Hot Springs resident Don Eisenreich, age 58, died at his home September 24, 2008. Don was born in Gordon, NE on July 4, 1950 to Thomas and Della (Burki) Eisenreich. He attended Gordon grade school and a small school in the sandhills where his family lived on the Saultz ranch. The family moved to Hot Springs in 1960, where...
Lauren Hubert 'Des' Des Laurier
Sep 19, 2008
Lauren Hubert 'Des' Des Laurier, 89, of Hot Springs, SD passed away September 19, 2008 at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Home. Des was born April 26, 1919 to Vetal and Eva (Gregoire) Des Laurier in Vermillion, SD. Des is survived by his wife, Jeanette, of Hot Springs; son, Dan Des Laurier of Renton, WA; daughters, Susan (Joseph) Bova of...
Pearl Dakotah Painter
Sep 16, 2008
Pearl D. Painter, 86, of Hot Springs, SD passed away September 16, 2008 at the Castle Manor Nursing Home in Hot Springs. Pearl was born July 23, 1922 in Yankton, SD to Richard Melvin and Dorothy Johanna (Nelson) Jelle. In 1926 she moved with her parents; brother, Ray and sister, Gloria to Hot Springs. Her father, a WWI veteran, built...
Cory Allen Ginsbach
Sep 12, 2008
Cory Allen Ginsbach was born November 12, 1958 in Belle Fourche, SD, wearing the black and gold of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Or so he'd have you believe. The youngest of five children born to Tom and Dorothy (Johnson) Ginsbach, they made their home in Buffalo, SD. Naturally gifted, he was a talented football, basketball and rodeo athlete, graduating from Harding...
Roper Ford Simunek
Sep 11, 2008
Roper Ford Simunek was born, a gift from God, to Jeremiah and Britni (Mendel) Simunek of Oral, SD on Tuesday September 9th, 2008 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was born weighing 7lb 4oz, and was 20 inches long. On September 11th, 2008 in the arms of his parents, Roper went home to be with Jesus in heaven. Wishing it...
Mildred Corina 'Millie' Gore
Sep 9, 2008
Mildred Corina "Millie" Gore, age 89, of Edgemont, SD passed away September 9, 2008 at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center in Custer, SD. Millie was born February 21, 1919 to Jesse and Hester (Copus) Hass in Texhoma, Oklahoma. She is survived by her son, Jim (Linda) Gore of Picayune, MS; daughter, Betty (Don) Jacobs of Edgemont; five grandchildren; six...
Effie I. Rumbolz
Sep 4, 2008
Effie Rumbolz, age 99, of Custer, SD and formerly of Ethan, SD passed away on September 4, 2008 at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center in Custer. Effie was born June 25, 1909 to Frank and Edda (Drake) Klotz in Ethan, SD. She and her husband Ernest, farmed and were in business for many years in the Ethan area. Survivors...
Mary Ellen Green
Sep 4, 2008
Mary Ellen Green, age 72, of Hot Springs, SD passed away September 4, 2008 at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Mary was born May 6, 1936 to Elmer and Nina (Ballou) Nygaard in Faith, South Dakota. She graduated from Igloo High School in 1955. "Mean Ma Green" worked at Maverick as a waitress from 1977 until 1990....
Evelyn M. Alspach
Aug 31, 2008
Evelyn M. Carroll Alspach, 97, Rapid City, formerly of Custer, SD passed away August 31, 2008 at Black Hills Golden Living Center in Rapid City. Evelyn was born March 31, 1911 to Squire and Maude (Verley) Gamber in Sheridan, WY, she was one of fourteen children. She married Glenn Carroll on July 18, 1929 to this union seven children were...
Shirley Jean Wheeler
Aug 26, 2008
Shirley Jean Wheeler, age 83 of Custer, SD, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Custer Regional Hospital with her children and grandchildren by her side. Shirley was born January 20, 1925 in Shelton, NE to James and Olive (Omey) Coon, She graduated from Shelton High School in 1942 and moved to Custer to be near her older sister. She met...
Jennifer Dawn Amos
Aug 23, 2008
Jennifer Dawn Amos, age 35, of Tucson, AZ passed away August 23, 2008 in Tucson. Jennifer was born March 21, 1973 to Larry and Anna (Hacker) Amos at Langley Air Force Base, VA. She is survived by two sons, Drew Pickren; Dane Pickren; daughter, Tracy Peppers; mother, Anna Amos; sister, Jamie Amos; nieces, Kaia Amos and Ella Amos all of...
Paulene F. Shook
Aug 19, 2008
Paulene Francis Shook, age 67, passed away August 19, 2008 at her home in Buffalo Gap, SD. Paulene was born June 23, 1941 in Hot Springs, SD to Paul and Irene (Fugier) Miller. She married Ron Shook. She was employed at the Veterans Administration in Hot Springs for twenty five years. Paulene was a homemaker and care giver. She was...
Nicholas George 'Nick' Farrell
Aug 19, 2008
Nicholas George 'Nick' Farrell, age 16, of Edgemont, SD passed away August 19, 2008 near Edgemont. Nick was born July 16, 1992 in Hot Springs, SD to James Farrell and Leona (Miller) Farrell. He was a student at the Edgemont High School. He is survived by his mother, Leona Farrell of Edgemont; father, James (Ruby) Farrell of Hot Springs, SD;...
Jack M. Anderson
Aug 18, 2008
Jack M. Anderson, age 77, passed away August 18, 2008 at his home in Hill City, SD Survivors include one sister, Karen Henrichsen of Black Hawk, SD; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 30, 2008 at McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Custer, SD with John Henrichsen officiating....
