Obituary Listing

Dec 12, 2023

Charlene L. Lingo, 79, of Edgemont, SD, passed away December 12, 2023 at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.  Charlene was born November 21, 1944, in Colorado to Charles and Norma (McMillan) Lingo.

Charlene is survived by her daughter, Carol (Pat) Danks; grandson, Alan Danks; granddaughter, Elizabeth Black Cloud; great grandson, Vigil Black Cloud; sister,...

Dec 7, 2023

Diane D. Gross Obituary

Diane D. Gross, 71, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away at her home on December 7th, 2023, surrounded by her husband Rich and son Sean.

Diane was born on February 5th, 1952, at Sampson Air Force Base in New York, welcomed by her loving parents Lucille (nee Hennessey) and William (Bill)...

Dec 5, 2023

Shirley A. Ruhoff, 77, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away December 5, 2023, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Shirley was born March 30, 1946, in Mobridge, SD to Armin and Margaret (Reiss) Lenling.  The family grew up in Glencros on the family ranch.

Shirley is survived by her husband, George of Hot...

Dec 3, 2023

Bonita Harris, 90, of Custer, SD, passed away December 3, 2023.  Bonita was born to Otto F. Prokop and Lois J. Prokop on June 13, 1933, growing up in an eight by ten tarpaper shack on the prairies near Kadoka, SD. The tiny home became more crowded after brother, Veryl, joined the family. Days were full with hauling water...

Dec 1, 2023

Nancy Jane Cadwell born November 25, 1937, to Seymour and Anna Snyder in Newcastle Wyoming.  Nancy spent her childhood with her three brothers and one sister in Newcastle.  One of her often-shared memories was spending the summers with her grandparents on a ranch outside of Newcastle.  Her father's job took the family to Mandan, ND when Nancy was a...

Nov 27, 2023

Grandma Sharon Franz, 86, passed away in her sleep on November 27, 2023, at 9:20 am. She was at home in Pringle, SD with her loving family. We are so grateful for all the love and support we received from all of the extended family and friends. Thank you to everyone who called her and wrote her letters. She...

Nov 26, 2023

Dustin Edison, 42, of Custer, SD, passed away November 26, 2023, at his home in Custer.  He was born November 14, 1981 in Idaho.

Dustin is survived by his wife, LaRissa of Custer; children, Dravine, Korbin, Blake, Tokin, Ellsie, Araya, Kadein, Cory, Colby, Karsen; grandchildren, Kinsley, Lukas, Gracie and Addylinn.

Service will be held at...

Nov 25, 2023

Committal services at Beaver Valley Cemetery will be held at 1:00 p.m., not 2:00 p.m. as previously indicated.

Glenn E. Denton Jr., 73, passed away November 25, 2023.  Glenn was born January 31, 1950, to Glenn E. Denton and Joyce (McLatchy Leavitt) Denton.  He attended Craven Creek School District 79 in a one room schoolhouse through the...

Nov 23, 2023

Stacey Lee Bauer, age 57, passed away at home on November 23, 2023, after a one-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer.

Stacey was born in Eureka, SD, to Jerry and Barbara (Kurle) Bauer on November 10, 1966. He grew up on the family farm along with his four brothers. Through this "farm life" he developed a strong, never...

Nov 18, 2023

Richard L. "Roy" Waddington, age 70, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Sanford Luverne Emergency Room.  A visitation will be Friday, November 24 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the Hartquist Funeral Home – Luverne Chapel with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 PM.  A private family burial will be at the...

Nov 17, 2023

Robert 'Bob' Llewellyn Davis Jr, 73 of Custer, SD, passed away November 17, 2023, at Monument Health Custer Hospital in Custer, SD. Bob was born May 28, 1950, in Cleaveland, Ohio, to Robert and Hazel (Hollander) Davis Sr.

Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army from December 1970 until January 1972, in the 116th Air Assault Black...

Nov 16, 2023

Larry Norman Roberts, 73, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away at his home on November 16, 2023.

Larry Roberts was a beloved member of his community. He was known for his kind heart, excellent storytelling, jovial sense of humor, and unwavering dedication to his faith. As a minister for nearly 20 years, he touched the lives of...

Nov 14, 2023

Bernice LaVerne Herra (Haht), the daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth Thomas Haht, was born December 25, 1926, on the family farm in Paullina, Iowa.    She received her education in a country school in O'Brien County.  Bernice was confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church in Paullina.  She enjoyed the farm life very much and she met her future husband, William Zeeb,...

Nov 14, 2023

In Loving Memory

Helen C. Schillinger

November 30, 1931 - November 14, 2023

We lost a sweet, kind beautiful soul and we will never be the same.

Helen was born in Pierre, SD November 30, 1931, to Thomas and Ella Mae Cox and passed away November 14, 2023 in Hot Springs,...

Nov 11, 2023

Ann Louise Miller

1962-2023

Ann Louise Miller, 62, passed away unexpectedly November 11th, 2023 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 11th, 1962. Her parents Edward and Betty Miller had the pleasure of raising her in their Albuquerque home alongside her two brothers, Greg and Rick. She graduated...

Nov 9, 2023

Twylah Ruth (Fair) Hertz died on November 9th, 2023, at her home in Hill City, SD at the age of 93 years and one month.

Twylah was born to Frank Fair Sr.  and Helena (Mettler) Fair in her parents' home in Weber Kansas on October 3rd, 1930.  She joined an older brother Frank and older sister IdaMae.  ...

Nov 2, 2023

Daniel J. Kenney, 81, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away November 2, 2023, in Rapid City, SD.

Daniel was born October 27, 1942, in New York, to Daniel and Roslyn (Butler) Kenney.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Diane and children, Larissa, Christie and Michael.

Per his wishes, no services will be held....

Oct 29, 2023

Dannie Darrel Larsen, 81, of Custer, SD, passed away October 29th, 2023, after fighting a courageous battle to overcome lung and kidney cancer.  He was lovingly surrounded by his family and friends.

Born in Gordon, NE, on January 13, 1942, to Lena and Melvin Larsen, Dannie grew up playing and working in the Sand Hills with his...

Oct 28, 2023

Roy Michael Butterfield, 85, affectionately known as Mike, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Hot Springs, SD. He was born on March 13, 1938, in Sundance WY, the son of Roy and Velma (Enlow) Heden and later adopted by William Butterfield.

Mike's education began at Spearfish Elementary School. He was a graduate from Spearfish High School...

Oct 25, 2023

Winifred "Sammie" Marie Bland (Cochran), age 59, Custer, SD, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2023, at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, surrounded by her loving family holding her hands.

Winifred was given the name to honor her mom. But to all that knew her, her name was Sammie, which was her nickname given to her...