Obituary Listing

Dec 24, 2023

Mary's Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Custer Lutheran Fellowship Church in Custer, SD.

Mary Stutz, 68, of Custer, SD, peacefully died on December 24, 2023.

Mary was born on September 17, 1955 to David and Winifred Stutz in Columbus, OH. Mary graduated from Capitol University in 1977,...

Dec 22, 2023

Diane Marie Ikonen beloved wife of Robert "IKE" Ikonen passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2023.

Daine was born in California on Nov 24,1952 the oldest of 4 children.

Diane was a free spirit & adventurous. She traveled all over the US and Europe meeting many friends along the way. Diane also had...

Dec 20, 2023

Timothy Arthur Kirk, 60, of Pringle, SD passed away on December 20th, 2023 at his ranch in Pringle. Timothy "Art" Kirk was born on March 4th, 1963 to Thomas Kirk and Mary Kirk (Marrs) in Hot Springs South Dakota. Art attended school in Pringle, and Custer, and graduated from Custer High School in 1981. Art attended welding school in...

Dec 18, 2023

Doyle Johnson, age 92, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Doyle was born on January 13, 1931, on the family farm near Loup City, Nebraska. In 1948, he graduated from high school in Litchfield, Nebraska. He enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and served in the Air Transport Squadron, Naval...

Dec 18, 2023

Gary Lee Frentz

1954-2023

Gary Frentz-A loving husband of 48 years, devoted father, proud papa, mentor to many and cowboy through and through, died December 18, 2023, peacefully at his home in Custer, South Dakota. He was 69.

Born April 19, 1954 in Watertown, SD...

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...