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Robert "Jim" Morgan
May 14, 2020
Robert James 'Jim' Morgan, 84, of Custer, South Dakota, was born April 10, 1936 to Robert E. and Mildred R (Dean) Morgan. He died peacefully on May 14, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family.
Jim built a loving family, teaching them love, loyalty and faith in God. He worked at Morgan Sawmill all of his...
Vernon Allen Borgen Jr.
May 13, 2020
My name is Vernon Borgen, that's what they called me at work. Some friends and family called me Van. My students called me Sensei.
If you are reading this, it is too late to stop by for a visit; my body has been committed to the Void on May 13, 2020.
I was born in...
Sue Brown
May 10, 2020
Sue Brown, age 74, passed away peacefully in her home in the Black Hills surrounded by her family on May 10, 2020 from metastatic breast cancer.
A celebration of Sue's life and legacy will be announced at a future date due to current national health conditions.
Sandra Sue Zimmerman...
Vivian Harriet Reetz
May 7, 2020
Vivian Harriet Reetz, 87, of Hot Springs went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2020. Vivian was born August 6, 1932: to Harry and Elsie Stose in Portland, OR. Vivian travelled overseas and worked for the US Federal Government in Japan. On a sightseeing trip to Brussels, Amsterdam, she held an umbrella for a gentleman, Dorlyn Reetz,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Doerner
May 7, 2020
Dorothy Elizabeth Doerner, 90, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away May 7, 2020, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.
Dorothy was born March 12, 1930 in St. Cloud, MN, to Frank Joseph and Gertrude Elizabeth (Trainor) Doerner.
Dorothy grew up in St. Cloud and graduated from St. Benedict High School in St....
Gerald Allen Galbraith Sr.
May 4, 2020
Gerald Allen Galbraith Sr., 73, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away May 4, 2020, at Fall River Health Services in Hot Springs, SD.
Gerald was born January 3, 1947, to Lincoln and Katherine (Jenkins) Galbraith in Bedford, OH.
Gerald had many passions including nature, history, all animals, and children. ...
Herbert Plant
May 4, 2020
On Monday, May 4, 2020, Herbert "Herb" Ottis Plant, passed away peacefully at the age of 83. The youngest of six children, Herb was born on March 28, 1937, in Sisseton, SD, to William and Margaret Mae Hammond Plant. He was a graduate of Sisseton High School and married Velva LaDonna Horstman on June 3, 1956, in Sisseton, SD....
Karl Albert Doege
Apr 30, 2020
Karl Albert Doege, 90, of Custer, SD, passed away April 30, 2020, at Clarkson Health Care in Rapid City, SD.
Frank Leo Colliton Jr.
Apr 27, 2020
Frank Leo Colliton Jr., 88, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 27, 2020, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.
Frank was born December 2, 1931, in Holyoke, MA, to Frank Sr. and Alice (Gilligan) Colliton.
Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army.
Frank is survived by his wife, Jean...
"Leigh" Reeves
Apr 25, 2020
Arthur "Leigh" Reeves passed away peacefully at the Monument Health Care Center on Saturday, April 25, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was loved and will be deeply missed.
He was born February 07, 1934 in Rochester, NY to Albert Arthur Reeves, Jr and Florence (Dickinson). Leigh received a B.S. Degree from SUNY College of...
Paul Arnold Wittenberg
Apr 20, 2020
On Monday, April 20, 2020, Dr. Paul A. Wittenberg, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away in Hot Springs, SD at the age of 80 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Tokyo, Japan on February 21, 1940 to Drs. Elizabeth (Shevchenko, dentist born in Harbin, China) and Ernst Wittenberg...
Jerry Jay Dibble
Apr 20, 2020
Jerry Jay Dibble, 65, of Edgemont, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2020.
Jerry was born to Ernest and Sylvia (Faulkner) Dibble on January 18, 1955, in Hot Springs, SD. He graduated from Edgemont High School in 1973 and went on to marry the love of his lfe, Gertrude "Trudy" (Standen) Dibble on...
Ronald William Mertens Sr.
Apr 16, 2020
Ronald William Mertens Sr., 84, of Custer, SD, passed away April 16, 2020, at his residence in Custer.
Ronald was born December 14, 1935, to William and Elina (Erbe) Mertens, in Thomastown Township Wadena County, MN. He graduated from Staples High School in Staples, MN.
Ron entered the U.S. Air Force January 21, 1953 and...
Mary Ann Limbo
Apr 12, 2020
Mary Ann Limbo, 71, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 12, 2020, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.
Mary Ann was born August 2, 1948 and joined sister Donna as beloved daughters of Bernice and James Verdugt. She attended elementary school in Hendricks, MN and then high school with graduation from Sturgis schools.  ...
Raymond Richard Sugzda
Apr 7, 2020
Raymond Richard Sugzda, age 74, of Custer, SD passed away on April 7, 2020, at Monument Health Custer Care Center in Custer, SD.
Raymond was born on September 11, 1945, in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Mildred (Wasielewski) Sugzda.
Due to Covid-19, no services will be held. Arrangements have been placed in the care of...
Brandon Joe Campbell
Apr 5, 2020
Brandon Joe Campbell, 25, of Custer, SD, passed away April 5, 2020, in an automobile accident near Oelrichs, SD.
Brandon was born November 4, 1994, in Custer.   Brandon was a quiet, gentle man who exuded kindness. His priority was his family.  He played the violin and played it well often using his violin music more than his...
Charles Edward Pennel
Apr 5, 2020
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Little White Church in Hill City, SD, with Pastor Dennis Siebert officiating.  Private family burial will be held at Custer Cemetery in Custer, SD.
Charles 'Chuck' Edward Pennel, 90, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away April 5, 2020, at Monument Health Nursing Home in Custer....
Shirley Marie Langer
Mar 26, 2020
Shirley Marie (Dillon) Langer, 79, of Buffalo Gap, SD, passed away March 26, 2020, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD.
Shirley was born in Manville, WY on June 5, 1940. She was the fifth child of six of Calvin Elias Dillon and Rinnie Bell (Brewer) Dillon. She spent her toddler years in Manville and...
David Norman Hazeltine
Mar 22, 2020
Loving father and grandfather David Norman Hazeltine passed away quietly in his sleep March 22, 2020 at Monument Health Custer (S.D.) Hospital with his family by his side. He was deeply loved and will be missed. David was born in 1934 to Byron and Beatrice (Carton) Hazeltine at the family home outside of Custer, S.D. David spent his youth in...
Phyllis E Miller
Mar 19, 2020
Celebration of Life for Phyllis E. Miller will be held 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Pine Room in Custer, SD.
Phyllis E. Miller, 88, of Custer, SD, passed away March 19, 2020, at Monument Health Custer Hospital in Custer. She was a resident at Custer Regional Senior Care in...
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