Obituary Listing

Sep 9, 2023

Loretta Fay Bergen, 75, of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Yankton, South Dakota.  Loretta was born November 22, 1947,.

Loretta was survived by her husband, Ronald Bergen of Hot Spring, SD; Daughters, Cristina Wilaby of Hot Springs, SD; and Carrie Bergen of Piedmont, SD; and one grandson, Ashton Wilaby of Hot Springs, SD....

Sep 8, 2023

Lee 'Steve' Broyles Sr., 72, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away September 8, 2023, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD, after a battle with stage 4 lung and bone cancer.

Steve was born September 11, 1950, in Hot Springs, to Jesse and Clarice (Craft) Broyles.   Steve was a twelve-year classmate of Hot Springs...

Sep 7, 2023

Lola Louise Jansen,76, of Custer, SD, passed away September 7, 2023, in Rapid City, SD.

Lola was born to Chris and Esther Hamann September 15, 1946.  She grew up in Custer and graduated from Custer High School in 1964.  She met and fell in love with Gene Honomichl  and went onto marry September 19, 1964.  To this...

Sep 4, 2023

ALBERT BENJAMIN SCHUMACHER, SR

AUGUST 21, 1944-SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Albert (Al) B Schumacher, Sr passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, while in comfort care at the Monument Health Center in Rapid City, SD.

Al was born on August 21, 1944 in Parkston, SD.  His parents were Albert N Schumacher, and Magdalene (Lippert)...

Aug 31, 2023

Dennis John Bohr, age 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 31, 2023. Dennis loved living in the Black Hills with his wife, Sandra, where they resided in Hot Springs, SD.

Dennis's Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home, Hot Springs, SD....

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...