Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 21, 2023

Sandi Woodward, 62, of Edgemont , SD, passed away on October 21, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1961, on Mindenhall, Air Force Base, in England. Sandi, also known as Sandra Kaye Woodward, was a brave, strong, kind, loving, and caring individual. She was God-fearing and excelled as a mother, grandmother, wife, and friend.

Sandi was...

Oct 14, 2023

Kenneth K. Zumbaum, 84, of Custer, SD, passed away at his home on October 14, 2023.

Kenneth was born March 25, 1939, in New Underwood, SD to William and Lyndall (Asbrock) Zumbaum.   He graduated from Galatia High School in Illinois in 1956 and proudly enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956 and served until his honorable...

Oct 11, 2023

Roland Wayne Piper, 96, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on October 11, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.

Roland was born on February 18, 1927 to Verne and Beatrice (Casey) Piper at Carter, SD.  He was the first of five boys born into this family.  During his early years, the family lived on ranches near...

Oct 10, 2023

Craig Allen Huntley, 68, passed away peacefully at Monument Health, Tuesday October 10, 2023, in Rapid City, South Dakota after a brief illness.

Craig was born on December 14, 1954, to Charles (Chuck) Leroy Huntley and Betty Jean Travis in Mason City, Iowa.  Craig was the youngest of four boys.  In the early 1960's the family moved...

Oct 10, 2023

Clarice 'Cary' Ann Larson, 78, of Custer, SD, passed away October 10, 2023.   She was born November 4, 1944 in Minnesota to Carl and Edna (Bendt) Larson.

Cary lived a good life at Wedgewood, here in Custer, from 1999 to 2023 until she moved to a nursing home in Rapid City, where she passed away.  She loved...

Oct 10, 2023

Clayton Robert Horst

(March 3, 1938 – October 10, 2023)

Clayton Robert (aka Rubert) Horst was born on March 3, 1938, to Adolph J. Horst and Bertha A. Horst in Walworth County, SD.  One of several siblings, Clayton schooled in Mobridge, graduating from Mobridge High School.

Following graduation, Clayton...

Oct 10, 2023

On October 10, 2023, Robert "Bob" Michael Crosby passed away at his home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Proceeded him in death were his parents, Leonard and Margret Nielsen Crosby of Friday Harbor, WA, and his parents-in-law, Andy and Neva Boekhout, of Hot Springs, SD.

Bob was born on August 6, 1950, in Friday Harbor. He was...

Oct 10, 2023

Miriam Esther (Gutzwiller) Anderson. 87, passed away October 10, 2023, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 29, 1936. Miriam attended Concordia Lutheran College, University of Colorado and the University of Northern Colorado. This led to Miriam's lifelong career of teaching elementary and adult education. She married Rodney E....

Oct 1, 2023

A Celebration of Louis' life will be held 12:00 noon, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Buffalo Gap Community Hall in Buffalo Gap, SD.

Louis Dale Henderson (1946-2023)

Louis Dale Henderson, 77, of Hot Springs, SD died October 1, 2023 in Rapid City, SD.

He was born on August 16, 1946 in Colorado...

Sep 29, 2023

Dennis E. Pierce, 73, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away September 27, 2023, in Rapid City, SD.  Dennis was born December 22, 1949, in Wisconsin to Albert and Ruby Pierce.

Dennis is survived by his significant other, Shannon Campbell and children, Todd Pierce; Michelle Repta and Candi Herritz.

Per Dennis' wishes, no services will be...

Sep 28, 2023

Gerald Fred Buesing, 85, of Hill City, SD passed away on September 28, 2023, at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD.

Gerald was born in Elkhorn, NE to Fred and Alma (Peterson) Buesing on February 11, 1938. He served in the United States Army from 1961, until his honorable discharge in 1963.

Sep 25, 2023

Victoria 'Vicki' L. Easton, 73, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away September 25, 2023, at Fall River Hospital in Hot Springs, SD.

Vicki was born September 16, 1950, in Casper, WY to Jack and Lucia Spillane.

Vicki is survived by her daughter, Polly (Matt) Alexander; brother, John (Christa) Spillane; niece, Leah (Jeremy) Dulin and children,...

Sep 21, 2023

Memorial service for Gail will be on Saturday September 30, 2023, 2pm at Southern Hills Bible Church at 144 N 6th Street in Custer South Dakota.

Gail Bissell, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 21, 2023 in Spearfish, SD.  Gail was born on November 28, 1951 in Torrington, Wyoming.  She spent the majority of her life...

Sep 18, 2023

Russell Dean, 80, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away on September 18, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1943, in Custer, South Dakota.

Russell was a loving son, preceded in death by his mother, Madge Burleson, and his father, John Dean, his brother Walter Dean, and sister Mariel Biggs. Russell met Adelene Oien in 1969, they...

Sep 13, 2023

Tamara Rae Lee (Rogers), age 72, passed away on September 13, 2023, at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, in the presense of her loving family.

Tam was born November 24, 1950, in Deadwood, SD, to Bill and Betty Rogers. She grew up in Lead, SD and graduated from Lead High School in 1969. She then went...