Obituary Listing

Mar 20, 2024

Norma Jean Cervinka, 77, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 20, 2024, in Hot Springs.

Norma was born January 6, 1947, in New Jersey, to Raymond and Elizabeth (Grove) Hill. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Trenton College in Trenton, NJ and was an elementary school teacher for 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades.  She...

Mar 11, 2024

Kim Douglas Horkey, a remarkable soul who graced this earth with his presence has passed away. A life fully lived, Kim's journey began in 1953 in Windom, Minnesota.

Kim's passion for capturing life's moments through the lens of a camera led him to pursue an Associate Degree in Photography, igniting a lifelong love affair with the art...

Mar 11, 2024

Obituary for Eloise

Gwen Eloise Cortez Kaneshiro took flight from Hot Springs, South Dakota on her journey into the great unknown on March 11, 2024.  She was born May 17, 1945 in Greybull, Wyoming into a loving family as the second daughter of Frank and Grace Cortez.

Eloise loved horses and when she was young,...

Mar 11, 2024

Jacqulyn Jane Bochert

Jackie, 83, passed away on March 11, 2024.

Jackie was a life long resident of the Hot Springs area and a professional business woman in the community. Graduating from Hot Springs, she started her nursing training which she set aside when she married Charles Boyd Bochert of Hot Springs, from this union...

Mar 10, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Graf, Miss Betty, died March 10, 2024, at Pine Hills Retirement Community Living Center in Hot Springs, at the age of 96.

Graveside services, officiated by Pastor Doug Burdette, were held Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Evergreen Cemetery, where Betty is now back with Ed and her daughters, Sharron and Mardella.

Betty...

Mar 6, 2024

Timothy P. Alberts, 61, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 6, 2024 in Rapid City, SD.

Timothy was born April 27, 1962 to Robert and Susan (Fergus) Alberts.  He is survived by his wife, Jerrie Alberts of Hot Springs, SD.

Per Timothy's wishes, no services will be held.

Mar 2, 2024

Andrew James Hallsted, age 56, passed away peacefully in his home on March 2, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Despite being diagnosed with a seizure disorder at age 2, Andrew loved life and those around him. He spent countless hours putting together his puzzles, watching Donut Repair Club, reading his favorite books, the Bible and Dr. Seuss....

Mar 2, 2024

Russell Samuel Schultz (Sam) passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 of natural causes. His family was by his side. Sam was born on October 28, 1939, to Nellie Mae and Russell Lewellyn Schultz in Rensselaer, Indiana. He grew up in Kentland, Indiana and graduated from A. J. Kent High School in 1957. He loved athletics and played...

Mar 1, 2024

Dawn Renae Percy, 54, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 1, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD.   Dawn was born May 24, 1969.

Dawn is survived by her son, Scott Babbitt of  Abzurkee, MT and his children, Scarlett and Charlie;  son, Matthew (Susanna) Babbitt of Billings, MT and their child, Raylynn;...

Mar 1, 2024

Leonard Powell, 85, of Hot Springs, SD, passed on March 1, 2024 at Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD.

He is survived by his wife, Leora; children, Laura (Dan); Lyn (John) Craig (Berlyn); 5 grandchildren and 1 great grand daughter.

Services will be held at a later date.

Mar 1, 2024

Shirley Diane Hill, 90, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 1, 2024.  She was born January 14, 1934, in Belle Plain, IA, to Mike and Onilee Ferry.  The family lived in Toledo, IA and Boone, IA.  Shirley was the second child and only daughter of 11 children.  Shirley married Micky Conway, April 16, 1955.  Micky died 2 months...

Feb 24, 2024

Maxine Wanelda Jensen, 90, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away February 24, 2024.  Maxine was born on a farm in Howard, SD to James and Wanelda Cavigielli.  Maxine married Donald R. Jensen in 1951.  They farmed and raised 3 children.  They retired in Hot Springs in 2000, moving from Golden, CO where they owned and ran the family business,...

Feb 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Clyde M. Gullickson

Clyde M. Gullickson, aged 100, passed away peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and a lifetime of incredible stories. Born on a sunny day in 1923, on a farm in Oakes, ND.  Clyde lived a remarkable life filled with adventures, achievements, and an abundance of...

Feb 20, 2024

Gary Dennis Roberts, 75, of Custer, passed away February 20, 2024, in Custer, SD.

Gary was born March 26, 1948, in Highland Park, MI, to Andrew and Patricia (Briggs) Roberts.  After serving 20 years in nuclear submarines, he retired in 1990 from the U.S.Navy.  He also retired from the Idaho National Laboratory as a Quality Assurance Engineer....

Feb 16, 2024

Jonathan passed away suddenly on February 16, 2024 at the age of 42.

He is survived by his mother Sandy;  brother, Jason;  sister in-law, Lauren  and two nieces, Alice and Claire. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeff and father, Rod.

He was born on May 13, 1981, in Denver, CO to Sandra...

Feb 15, 2024

James D. Britton, of Mesa, AZ, passed away at the age of 62. He was born March 20, 1961, in Hot Springs, SD to Jesse and Jacquelyn (Hoffman) Britton.  He died February 15, 2024, in Chadron, NE.  He flew home to say goodbyes to family here in Chadron. Leaving behind his sister, Betty Jo Hunter (BJ) of Hot Springs,...

Feb 12, 2024

David Allen Holloway

1960-2024

On Monday,  February 12, 2024, David Allen Holloway, passed away peacefully in Hot Springs, South Dakota. David was born on Saturday,  April 2, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gordon Farrell and Barbara Annie (Eugster) Holloway.

David withdrew from school after completing 10th grade. During his time after...

Feb 12, 2024

Joyce A. Hey, 100, formerly of Edgemont, SD, currently of Newcastle, WY, passed away February 12, 2024, at Weston County Manor in Newcastle, WY.

Joyce as born July 2, 1923, in Edgemont, SD, to Wilford and Anna (Stielow) Martinson.

Joyce is survived by son in law, Louis Gould; sister in law, Patricia Martinson; 4 grand...

Feb 10, 2024

Barbara Jean Frevert, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. Barb was born on July 19,1951 in Estelline, South Dakota, to William and Marjorie Allstot (Hillerud). She received her GED in 1968 in Brookings, South Dakota. She married the late Warren (Pee-Wee) Iverson after high school and they were blessed...

Feb 8, 2024

Paul Francis Schmitz, 83, of Custer, SD, passed away February 8, 2024, at his home in Custer.

Paul was born December 28, 1940, in Kenmare, ND, to Leo and Evelyn (Ackerman) Schmitz.  Paul married MaryAnn Weiker October 22, 1965 in Custer.  He proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge.  Paul purchased Leo's Auto in...