Obituary Listing

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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Jul 14, 2024

Mardel Hazel Jonson, daughter of the late Signar and Mabel (Johnson) Jonson passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Custer Care and Rehab Center, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mardel was born on September 23, 1938, in Little Fork, Minnesota, the youngest of four children. She enjoyed her early years on the...

Jul 13, 2024

Lyle Richard Ness, 85, of Custer, SD, passed away on July 13, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Lyle was born on October 4, 1938, to Omar and Irene (Stengel) Ness. He enjoyed being self-employed at Custer Tractor and Ness Stump Grinder and Storage.

Lyle is preceded in death by...

Jul 10, 2024

Ruth I. Baer, age 93, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away July 10, 2024, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD.

Ruth was born December 02, 1930, to William and Lydia Feickert at their homestead in Leola, SD. Following graduation from Leola High School (Class of 1948) she married Andrew Baer in 1951....

Jul 6, 2024

Angie Dee (Craig) Wager – September 27, 1964 – July 6, 2024

Angie Wager, 59, Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, July 6, at Fall River Health Services hospital, after battling a series of illnesses the past few years.

Angie Dee Wager was born in Aurora, Colorado, on September 27, 1964, to Donald L. and Barb...

Jun 30, 2024

Elma DuChateau's Memorial Folder

Elma DuChateau, age 90, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on June 30, 2024, at her home in Custer, South Dakota (SD).

Elma was born in Hot Springs, SD, on June 6, 1934, to Lawrence and Ebelina (Raske) Hiller. In 1935, Elma and her family moved to a farm near Custer where...

Jun 26, 2024

John Britton's Memorial Folder

John Richard Britton

John passed away June 26, 2024, at Pine Hills Assisted Living, Hot Springs, SD.

John was born in Lead, SD, on January 14, 1928, to John Charles and Marion Henrietta (Pomeroy) Britton. He lived in southwestern SD on various farms, working with family. At 14 he left home,...

Jun 23, 2024

Nancy Beatrice Cuckler nee Voorhies (Nancy B to many of her friends) died June 23, 2024, at Pine Hills Assisted Living in Hot Springs SD. She broke her hip June 14, 2024, and never really recovered from the surgery.

Nancy was born December 10, 1925, to William and Effie Voorhies in Cheneyville, LA.   She married Russell Edison...

Jun 22, 2024

OBITUARY

Colleen A. Alexander

June 7, 1947 – June 22, 2024

Colleen was born in waterloo, Iowa to Nathan C. Spears and Eva Spears.

Colleen was an outdoors and animal lover from a very young age and all her life.  As a child she kept baby chicks, ducklings and an occasional...

Jun 21, 2024

Dianna Mullen's Memorial Folder

Dianna Carrol Mullen died in her home, surrounded by love on June 21, 2024.

She was born on June 19, 1948 to the late Robert Bailey and Dorothy Lawson Bailey. Dianna was born at her grandparents home in Illinois and delivered by her grandma Lawson and her Aunt Opal. She was raised by...

Jun 20, 2024

Kenneth D. Lorang was born August 21, 1934, in Lead, SD, to Geoge and Della Lorang.  He graduated from Lead High School in 1952 and went on to Rapid City Business College receiving an accounting degree.  He worked as an accountant at the Homestake Gold Mine and also in Hobbs, NM.  He eventually took a job in Sante Fe,...