Obituary Listing

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...

Apr 21, 2024

Robert Henry Moran Jr. 'Boney', 75, passed away April 21, 2024, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

Robert was born July 20, 1948, in Rosebud, SD to Robert H Moran Sr. and Francis Gordon Moran.  He grew up on his family ranch at Badnation, SD, a few miles from White River, SD.  At 17, Robert joined the...

Apr 16, 2024

Donald L. Egly, age 87, of Hot Springs, passed away on April 16, 2024, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South  Dakota Veterans State Home in Hot Springs.

Donald was born on August 9, 1936, to Enise and Mae Egly. He graduated from Chadron Prep in 1954. He  then proudly served in the US Army from 1956-1959. Donald...

Apr 16, 2024

Earl 'Wayne' Gardner, 85, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 16, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Wayne was born September 25, 1938 in Stilwell, OK, to Earl and Monta (Ball) Gardner.

He is survived by his wife, Ina of Hot Springs; daughter, Berline (Heath) Greenough of Oelrichs, SD;...

Apr 15, 2024

John Burke Memorial

John "Bones" Michael Burke was born in Chicago on February 5,  1958, to Thomas and Lorraine Burke.  John passed away April 15, 2024.  The Burke family moved to Custer in 1972 and it quickly became "Home".  John loved the hills, the community and made many lasting friendships that he cherished.   He graduated in 1976...

Apr 13, 2024

Mary Zelle Woytassek's Memorial Folder

Mary Zelle (Nielsen) Woytassek died peacefully at Monument Health Custer Hospital surrounded by family. Left to love her in memory are her son, Mark; her daughter and thankfully her principal caretaker, Janet and sister, Karen Lapp.

Mary Zelle was born in Rapid City November 2, 1932, when her parents E.M. 'Swede' Nielsen...

Apr 13, 2024

In Loving Memory

Of

Helen Marie (Jobgen) Anderson

Helen "Graduated to Heaven" on April 13, 2024, with family by her side at Avantara St. Cloud nursing home in Rapid City, SD.  She was born December 26, 1931, to Glenola McClain Jobgen and Mathew Jobgen.  Helen was raised on the Jobgen homestead near Scenic,...

Apr 10, 2024

Donna Jean Reese, 91, passed away peacefully April 10, 2024, in Hot Springs SD.

Jean was born February 17, 1933, in Pringle, SD to George W. Barnes and Catherine (Rice) Barnes.  Jean went to school in Pringle and Custer and played the clarinet in the Custer school band.    In 1951 Jean married John Krausert, who was in...

Apr 7, 2024

Alice Bechtold 72 passed away Sunday April 7th, 2024, unexpectedly at the Monument hospital in Rapid City.

Alice was born to Everard and Helen (Summers) Irwin in Ainsworth Nebraska. Their family moved to the Black Hills in the early 60s where they have since called home.

Alice had various jobs throughout her life, taking care...

Apr 7, 2024

Barb Roberts, age 67, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was suddenly called home, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Services will held be Friday, April 12, 2024 at Southern Hills Evangelical Free Church in Hot Springs, SD. A visitation hour will be held at 9 a.m. with a funeral service at 10...

Apr 5, 2024

Obituary for Betty Peplinski

Betty Peplinski, 91, passed away in her home at Lone Elk Ranch in Pringle, South Dakota, on April 5, 2024. She was memorialized at a private family service.

Betty was born on March 26, 1933, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to Leonard and Jeanette (Loonstra) Romanski. She married Robert H. Peplinski on...

Apr 4, 2024

For those that can't make it to Eileen (De Vries) Wilson's memorial service, please join via Zoom Meeting. The details are below.

Time: May 4, 2024 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9696673396?pwd=GgVq6pL3CbhqIZh4s1ypboItEP3zWj.1&omn=86036210873

Meeting ID: 969 667 3396 Passcode: 0SwE5N

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Apr 3, 2024

Byron Ira Marteny, 88, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away April 3, 2024.

Byron was born July 23, 1935, in Nebraska, to Odin and Ruth (Robinson) Marteny.  He married Janice in 1962 and they raised 7 children.

Byron is survived by his wife, Janice of Custer; sons, Tom Breen; Timmy Joe Marteny; Keith Marteny; Robert...

Mar 28, 2024

Shirley Ann Reynolds, 86, of Hot Springs, formerly of Edgemont, SD, passed away March 28, 2024 at her home.Shirley was born September 2, 1937 to Edwin and Lillian (Berlin) Kruse.

Committal services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Edgemont Cemetery in Edgemont, SD.

Mar 28, 2024

On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Velva LaDonna Plant, passed away at the age of 88 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. The fourth-born of five children, Velva was born on September 22, 1935, in Sisseston, SD, to Rudolph & Thelma Elizabeth Harrison Horstman. She was a graduate of Peever High School and married Herbert "Herb" Ottis Plant on June...

Mar 26, 2024

Stanley 'Nic" N. Bennett, 82, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 26, 2024, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hot Springs.

Nic was born June 15, 1941, in Greeley, CO, to Roy and Edna (Brown) Bennett.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1963.   He enjoyed his lifelong career in...