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Oct 28, 2021

On October 28, 2021 Margaret Lewis passed into eternity to be with Jesus.

Margaret Jean Nofcier was born August 24, 1919 in Merrimac, WI, to William and Eulala (Boatwright) Nofcier, the first of two daughters.

A curious over-achiever with a passion for learning, Margaret skipped a grade then begged her father to let her start...

Oct 28, 2021

Leo 'Ike' 's Memorial Folder

Leo 'Ike' Byron Swigert, 88, of Oral, SD, passed away October 28, 2021, at his home in Oral, SD.

Ike was born June 1, 1933, in Fall River County, SD, to Bird and Eva (Dickersbach) Swigert.

Ike proudly served in the US. Army until his honorable discharge in 1955.

Oct 26, 2021

Marv's Memorial Folder

Marv's memorial services will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/prairieviewunitedmethodistchurch

Marvin Lee Colson, 78, of Smithwick, SD, passed away October 26, 2021, at Fall River Hospital in Hot Springs, SD.

Elmer and Theo had six children. Their 3 rd child Marvin Lee Colson was born February 16, 1943, in Winner SD. The family moved...

Oct 24, 2021

Endre 'Skip' Howard, 94, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away October 24, 2021, at his home in Hot Springs, SD.

Skip was born to Frances and Rueben Heimark in Rapid City, South Dakota.  Orphaned at one, he moved to a ranch north of Box Elder and was eventually adopted by Orin Howard, a bachelor rancher.

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Oct 22, 2021

James's Memorial Folder

James 'Jim' T. Snow,  89, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away October 22, 2021, at his home in Hot Springs, SD.

Jim was born January 21, 1932, in Philip, SD, to James H. and Esther (Scruby) Snow.

Jim joined the U.S. Army National Guard in 1946, transferring branches to the U.S. Navy...

Oct 19, 2021

Caroline M. Curl, 107, of Edgemont, SD, passed away October 19, 2021.

Caroline May (Albright) Curl was born March 29, 1914, at home in Red Canyon, to Frank and Ella (Gilkey) Albright.  The Lord called Caroline home at 107 years of age on October 19, 2021.

Caroline was the second of seven children.  She grew...

Oct 18, 2021

Inurnment will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2022,  in the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.  We will be honoring his life in the summer of 2022 (date to be determined) in the Black Hills.

Dean Carl Niemann, Retired USN ETC, was born in Windom, MN, February 17, 1944 and passed October 18, 2021, at...

Oct 15, 2021

Blaine Foss, long time resident of Custer, SD, passed away Oct. 15, 2021, in Palm Desert, CA due to complications from leukemia. He was 72.

Blaine (birth name A.B. Clark, III) was born on Aug. 26, 1949, to A.B. Clark, Jr. and Phyllis Loraine Graham in Mattoon, IL. Following the death of his father in 1950, Blaine...

Oct 15, 2021

Karen Rae Knapp, 74, formerly of Custer, SD, passed away October 15, 2021, in Rapid City, SD.

Karen was born October 26, 1946, to William and Erma (Mitchell) Gould in Custer, SD.  They had two children, Karen and Sandra.   Karen grew up in Custer and graduated from Custer High School in 1965.  She married Ken Barfoot June...

Oct 15, 2021

On Friday, October 15th, 2021, Janice (Jan) Elaine Bugenhagen, loving wife and mother of four energetic boys, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at Clarkson Health Care surrounded by family.

She was born on October 15th, 1938 to Noel and Lucille Abbott in Harrisburg, South Dakota.

After graduating from Harrisburg High School, Jan...

Oct 10, 2021

Robert's Memorial Folder

Robert "Bob" Erling Kothe was born on Feb. 14 th , 1941, to Martin and Grace (Seibert) Kothe, in Sioux Falls, SD. The Kothe family relocated to Custer, SD, when Bob was just four years old. He attended school in Custer and graduated in 1959. He went on to further his education at the Yankton College...

Oct 8, 2021

Murel Eugene (Gene) Ruther peacefully entered the presence of his heavenly Father on October 8, 2021, at the State Veterans Home.  Gene was born June 27, 1929 in Valentine, NE, the son of Frank and Dorothy (Schroeder) Ruther.  At an early age his parents moved to a farm southeast of Newport, NE, where he grew up and attended school...

Oct 7, 2021

Loren David Lyndoe, 65, of Custer, South Dakota passed away the morning of October 7 th , 2021. He was born  December 26 th , 1955, to Arthur and Anne Lyndoe. They had five children: Larry, Lorraine, Shirley, Jim and Loren. He grew up in Custer, and graduated from Custer High School in 1974. Loren married his high school...

Oct 5, 2021

Reta's Memorial Folder

Reta P. Bristol, 89, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away October 5, 2021, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.

Reta was born May 18, 1932, to Donald and Josephine Byers in Walthill, NE. She was the second born and had three brothers, Donald; Stan and Dick.

Reta moved to...

Oct 4, 2021

Ronald's Memorial Folder

Ronald 'Ronnie" Richard Enderby, 79, of Custer, SD, passed away October 4, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD.

Ronnie was born June 8, 1942, in Lead, SD, to Richard and Shirley (Barry) Enderby.  After graduating from Lead High School he went on to earn an associate degree in Business...

Oct 4, 2021

Ted's Memorial Folder

Ted Michael Bryant passed away at his home on October 4 th , 2021, with his wife and family at his side.  He was born on December 22, 1958, to Frank and Doris Bryant. He had four siblings Paul, Phyllis, Curt and Shirley.

Ted was known for his quick smile, laid back fun-loving personality,...

Sep 30, 2021

Ardeth Yvonne Morris, 91, of Delta Junction, Alaska passed away peaceably in her sons arms on 9/302021.

Ardeth was born in Walt Hill, Nebraska, July 1 1930. She was the fourth of four children. Ardeth went to school in Rosale and went on to become a teacher in her younger years. In the early 60's she held...

Sep 28, 2021

Connor 's Memorial Folder

Connor Lloyd Sheldon, 14, Hot Springs, SD, went to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, September 28 th , 2021.

He was born June 8, 2007, in Lincoln, NE. He loved his WWE wrestling and loved playing with his wrestling toys. He loved playing outside with his trucks and cars. He liked...

Sep 26, 2021

Ronald's Memorial Folder

Ronald Raymond Lee, 81, of Smithwick, SD, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Rapid City, SD.

On Sunday evening September 26, 2021,  Ronald went home to be with the Lord. For those who knew him, his passion for everything he put his mind to was evident. From boxing to football in his...

Sep 25, 2021

On Saturday, September 25th, 2021, Steven Arthur Custer, loving husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 58.

Steven was born on November 2nd, 1962, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to Charles and Nancy Custer.

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