Obituary Listing

Jan 13, 2026

Frances ("Frankie") Eleanor Haskell, 92, peacefully departed this world to join her Savior on January 13 at the Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD. Services will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 10:00 am, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Hot Springs, with a luncheon to follow.

Frances was born to Leon D. Williams and Madge...

Jan 9, 2026

Roland Anfinson, 77, of Pringle, SD, passed away January 9, 2026, at his home in Pringle.  He was born August 19, 1948, in Watertown SD to Morris and Florence (Dede) Anfinson.

Roland is survived by his brother, Ricky (Sandy) Anfinson of Sherman, SD and his sister, Barb (Steve) Hayes of Sioux Falls, SD.

Jan 9, 2026

James C. Schade Jr., born 7/19/62, went to be with our Lord on 1/9/26 after a two year battle with cancer.

Jim, or Jamie as he was known by family, was born in Parma Ohio and attended Catholic school, graduating in 1980.  A Boy Scout, his love of camping, fishing and hunting began early.  Jim met the...

Dec 24, 2025

Billy Joe Parsons passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve morning at Avantara Arrowhead Rehab Center in Rapid City, SD where he was recovering from and receiving rehab following a major stroke that he suffered on October 18th.

Billy Joe Parsons was born in the back of an ambulance on December 16, 1959, to Greer and Marcella Parsons,...

Dec 21, 2025

Cordell "Cord" Roeszler passed away December 21, 2025, at the Michael Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD at age 77. He was born March 18, 1948 to Ade and Mazie Roeszler, in Jamestown, ND.

Cord grew up on the family farm, which was just below the current Pipestem Dam location. Hunting and outdoor adventures...

Dec 20, 2025

Paul C. Spieker, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Custer.

Paul was born on March 4, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, a chapter of his life that reflected the steady strength and quiet patriotism he carried throughout the years.

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Dec 19, 2025

Richard Allen Graham, 81 of Custer, SD, passed away on December 19th, 2025, following complications from a broken hip and a brief hospital stay.  Richard will be cremated.  A memorial will be held July 2026 in Custer, SD.

Richard was born in Lincoln, NE, on June 20th, 1944 to Gavin and Stella Graham, and he spent his...

Dec 18, 2025

Obituary for Harold "Butch" Kruse

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Harold "Butch" Kruse, aged 83, who left us peacefully on December 18, 2025, with his family by his side. Butch was born on January 20, 1942, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, where he spent most of his childhood. He later lived...

Dec 15, 2025

David R. Hill

After a long and interesting life, David Hill fought a brief battle with cancer, and then went home to rest with His Savior on December 15th, 2025.

Born April 12, 1944, David spent time in France, Japan, and in several different U.S. states.  He earned a Master's degree in English, and became...

Dec 9, 2025

James Stevens's Memorial Folder

James Lee Stevens October 29, 1960 – December 9, 2025

James "Jim" Lee Stevens, age 65, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, passed away on December 9, 2025, due to complications of cardiac arrest. Jim passed away at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota, with his beloved wife, Darla, at his...

Dec 6, 2025

Christina Carol Petersen, 82, of Edgemont, SD, was called home December 6, 2025.  She was born June 2, 1943, in Burlington, CO to Benjamin and Betty Kern.  She grew up in the Eaton farming community.  She worked as a truck driver for booth and flat irons.   She later worked at Safeway and Visiting Angels for home bound seniors.

Nov 30, 2025

A special gift is our brother Russell. Russell Thomas Raby born to Tom and Helen Raby on September 27, 1945 passed away at Monument Hospital, Rapid City, SD on November 30, 2025 he was eighty years of age.  He is survived by sister June Robinson and husband, Ryle of Broken Arrow, OK; brother Joseph Raby and wife Nelia of...

Nov 28, 2025

Obituary for Larry Duane Brazell

On Friday, November 28, 2025, Larry Duane Brazell of Pringle, SD, passed away at the VA Hospital in Hot Springs, SD, at the age of 80 years.

Larry was born on November 7, 1945 in Chester, SD, to Donald Wayne Brazell and Marjorie May (Sorenson) Brazell. He grew up on...

Nov 27, 2025

Robert Irwin's Memorial Folder

Robert Wilton Irwin was born October 8, 1932, to Alvin and Esther Irwin in Minot, ND. He grew up in Minot except for a short period of time when he and his mother lived in Seattle, WA while his Dad was in the U.S. Army. When he returned to Minot he finished all his schooling...

Nov 25, 2025

Myrel M. Henning

November 11, 1932 – November 25, 2025

Myrel M. Henning, 93, of Edgemont, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Born on November 11, 1932, in Ray, North Dakota, Myrel lived a life marked...

Nov 25, 2025

Roger Spitzer's Memorial Folder

Roger Bing Spitzer came into this world on the 13th of June 1940 in Eureka, SD. He joined his sister Priscilla, who was 10 years old, his dad, John and his mom, Emma. The family moved to Igloo when Roger was 3 because his dad got a job there. In 1947 the family moved to...

Nov 22, 2025

Melissa Susan Rucktaeschel, lovingly known as Missy, passed away peacefully in her home on November 22, 2025, surrounded by her husband Rocky and niece Katie. She had bravely fought a courageous seven-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. After beginning hospice care on November 6, she completed her long journey on November 22, 2025. Missy was born in River Falls,...

Nov 21, 2025

Gary Carl Jensen, 80, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025. Gary was born in Hot Springs, SD, on November 27, 1944, to Carl and Bettie Jensen. He grew up and attended school in Buffalo Gap, SD, and was part of the last graduating class of Buffalo Gap High School.

Gary began his career...

Nov 18, 2025

Lyle James Reindl (1952-2025)

Custer-Lyle James Reindl, 73, of Custer, died Tuesday, November 18th, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 8, 1952 in Wessington Springs, SD, to LeRoy and Ellen (Meis) Reindl. The Reindl family moved to Custer in 1958. He was raised on the family ranch, and alongside his 10 siblings,...

Nov 16, 2025

Gerald V. Alder, passed on November 16, 2025 in Hot Springs, SD. He was born July 5, 1941, to Dewey and Julia (Kneupple) Alder and he graduated from Buffalo Gap High School.

He married Paulene Miller and they had three daughters, Melody; Teresa, and Geraldene.  Jerry worked many jobs throughout his life; he was happiest outdoors. He...