Obituary Listing

Aug 26, 2023

Matthew Charles Swanson, of Hill City, SD, passed away August 26, 2023, in Omaha, NE after contracting West Nile virus. He was 65 years old.

Matthew was born on November 14, 1957 in Loveland, CO to Charlie and Patty Swanson, the second of five children.

He grew up ranching, showing cattle, and roping with his...

Aug 24, 2023

Wendy Ann (Vodicka) Etuk, 64, was born on January 2, 1959, in Gordon, NE. She went to her heavenly home on August 24, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.

Wendy was very much a farm girl, loving all aspects of farm life. She was an excellent trumpet player and was active in the Green Valley 4-H...

Aug 24, 2023

Terrence Alan Long, 70, Custer, SD passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 24th, 2023, while in nature enjoying a bike ride with his wife Darlene.

Terry was born on January 6th, 1953 in De Smet, SD to William (Bill) and Gloria Long (Truman). Terry graduated from De Smet in 1971. Throughout his high school years Terry excelled...

Aug 22, 2023

Joshua C. Pearson was born on May 17, 1979 in Spearfish, South Dakota. He left us suddenly on August 22, 2023 in Edgemont, South Dakota. He is survived by his parents, John and Kris Pearson of Spearfish, and sister Asa Pearson (Derrick Phillips) of St. Paul, MN.

Born in Spearfish, Josh started his automotive career around age...

Aug 21, 2023

Victor E. KIENITZ, 93, of Hot Springs, SD, died Monday, August 21, 2023, at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.

Born December 10, 1929, in Smithwick, SD, he was the son of Henry and Phyllis Buoey Kienitz.  A hard-working farm boy and beloved brother, Victor enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 18.  After basic training, he was...

Aug 15, 2023

Hansel "Hal" Alfred Hunter, formerly of Custer, South Dakota, passed away August 15, 2023 at the age of 88 at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ramie Lawrence Hunter and Zelma Baisden Hunter; his siblings, Henry Hunter, Heschel "Doc" Hunter, Roberta Harbison, Harry Franklin Hunter,...

Aug 14, 2023

Claude Plumb, 91, of Provo, SD, passed away August 14, 2023, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD.

Claude was born July 1, 1932, to Edgar and Mildred (Kurtz) Plumb.

Claude proudly served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1953.

Claude is survived by his wife, Linda...

Aug 13, 2023

Rose, Mary Nell (Hall)

Mary Nell Rose, 90, passed peacefully at Pine Hill Retirement Community with her daughters at her side on August 13, 2023.   A celebration of Mary Nell's life will be held 2:00 p.m., August 21, 2023, at Pine Hills Retirement Community in Hot Springs, SD.   Graveside services will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Hot...

Aug 8, 2023

In the early morning of Tuesday, August 8th, Dallas was ushered into the arms of Jesus completing his earthly journey surrounded by his wife and several family members.

In March 2022, Dallas was diagnosed with Acute Plasma Cell Leukemia with a very short life expectancy. Dallas asked God for more time to spend with Bonnie.  God answered.  ...

Aug 3, 2023

Norman Lloyd Pudwill was born on August 13, 1928, to John and Amelia (Guthmiller) Pudwill in Avon, South Dakota. He was the 13th of 14 children and was raised on a farm near Avon and moved to Avon as a teenager.

After graduating from Avon high school, Norm enlisted in the United States Navy. While in the...

Aug 3, 2023

Sue E. Miller, beloved mother and grandmother, 83, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away August 3, 2023, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.

Sue was born October 2, 1939, in Los Angeles, CA, to Raymond and Hazel (Jones) Barker.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Arla Miller-Braley of Upland, CA; granddaughter, Morgan;...

Aug 3, 2023

James Kyle Hedman, 52, of Custer, SD passed away on August 3, 2023, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

A Celebration of James' Life will be held 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 13th, 2023, at 12644 US HWY 16A, Custer. SD.

Aug 2, 2023

Richard L. Fuller, 72, of Custer, SD, passed away August 2, 2023, at his home in Custer, SD.

Richard was born October 2, 1950, in Bryan, TX, to Paul and Ruby (Butler) Fuller.   He proudly served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Public Health Service until his retirement after 39 years of service.

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Jul 30, 2023

Shane tragically passed away on July 30, 2023, in Oelrichs, SD. Shane was born on July 15, 1996, to Sam and Kelly Van Cleave. He was the most perfect, beautiful baby that was brought home to two loving sisters who adored him. Growing up, Shane was an avid hunter going on many hunting adventures with his Grandpa Dave, Uncle...

Jul 30, 2023

Alvin Eugene Harris was born October 7, 1947, in Rushville, NE and died July 26, 2023, in Hot Springs, SD.

Alvin married Dayle Harper on October 14, 1967. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam combat veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Genevieve Harris; father and mother...

Jul 30, 2023

Rose Marie (Benson) Peters was born to Dallas Carl Benson and Eva Amanda (Ewing) Benson on November 12, 1935.  She joined two sisters Betty Lou and Carol and gained two brothers Leroy Dallas and Dick James to fill the house with love and laughter.  Rose attended high school in Hot Springs SD.  She helped her Dad on the ranch...

Jul 20, 2023

Verta Mary Krcil, 90, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away July 20, 2023, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.

Verta was born July 11, 1933, in Pine Ridge, SD to Charles and Addie (Taggart) Elger.  She lived in the Rushville, NE area until 1939 when the family moved to the Black Hills.  She attended...

Jul 16, 2023

Robert Polcyn, MD, 87, of Hot Springs, SD died peacefully on July 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 3, 1936 in Chicago the son of Eugene and Julia (Czarnowski) Polcyn.

Bob's career was as a Radiologist and teacher.  In retirement, he filled his days with his many interests: studying astronomy, history,...

Jul 5, 2023

Marcella R. Sunding

1929 – 2023

Marcella Rose Sunding was born October 18, 1929, to Henrich 'Henry' and Rose (Eden) Klicker in Wolsey, SD, and called to her eternal home on July 5, 2023.

She was raised on a farm west of Wolsey and graduated from Wolsey High School.  After high school, she...

Jul 5, 2023

Miranda Jaure's Memorial Folder

Miranda Rae Jaure, loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunt, made her journey to Heaven on July 5th, 2023 surrounded by those who loved her most. Miranda Rae Parish was born on October 9th, 1984 in Brighton, Colorado to doting parents Bruce and Alna, joining big sister, Erica.

Over the years, she would...