Obituary Listing

Sep 6, 2025

Paula Denise Swanson passed away on September 6, 2025, at her home in Hot Springs, South Dakota, surrounded by loved ones after a battle with cancer. She was 61 years old.

Born on November 13, 1963, in Kingsville, Texas, Denise was a loving mother, daughter, spouse, and friend. She had a warm heart and offered endless support...

Aug 30, 2025

Mashell Stanton's Memorial FolderShelly Lynn Stanton, 69, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. She is survived by her mother, Iris and her two sons, Thaddeus and Kaleb; her two brothers, Jimmy Dean and Zachary; her two sisters, Nicolle and Marnie and two daughter-in-laws, Gloria and Maggie.  She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Isaiah...

Aug 28, 2025

Beverly Jean Eissler Putnam, 87, of Edgemont, SD,  passed away August 28, 2025, in Hot Springs, SD.

Beverly was born January 9, 1938, to Elmer Eissler and Elsie Peck Eissler in their home in Hot Springs.  Elmer was employed at the Black Hills Army Depot at Igloo where Beverly started school and made many lifelong friends.  The...

Aug 26, 2025

Nicholas E. Constant, 67, of Custer, SD, passed away August 26, 2025, at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD.  Nick was born May 28, 1958, in Woodland, CA to Edwin and Joyce (Bishop) Constant. Nick became a journeyman floor installer in his late teens.  He found the Lord on a dark day in his life and was saved...

Aug 24, 2025

Gary Cummings of Yerington, NV, was called home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2025. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on December 19, 1940, in Newcastle, WY, to Marvin and Elizabeth (Crum) Cummings. He grew up with his brother, Dennis (Mary) Cummings.

On August 4,...

Aug 14, 2025

James (Jim) Ray Kotschevar, 71, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away with family by his side on August 14, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jim was born February 20, 1954, in Richmond, MN, to Vincent and Rita (Hommerding) Kotschevar. He married Mary Kay (Nordmann) on June 18th, 1977.

Jim was a hard-working business...

Aug 14, 2025

Mark 'Doc' Helgerson

Mark "Doc" Helgerson, age 74, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away at his home on August 14, 2025.

Doc was born July 11, 1951, in Yankton, South Dakota. He lived a life full of hard work, humor, and heart. He was happiest when helping others, spending time in the woods "killing trees,"...

Aug 14, 2025

Diana Marie Caspersen

October 16, 1946 – August 14, 2025

If you ever called Diana Caspersen, you knew you'd be greeted by her trademark "eh, hello." If you happened to be a telemarketer, though, you might also have been informed—quite seriously—that she was going to sue you. That mix of humor, candor, and fierceness was...

Aug 13, 2025

Shirley Frances Sieg of Hot Springs, South Dakota passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2025 at Pine Hills Retirement Community in Hot Springs, South Dakota.  A celebration of her life will begin with a Rosary at 9:30 am, followed by a Catholic Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Hot Springs on August...

Aug 13, 2025

Lloyd Peter Nierengarten, 75, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away August 13, 2025.  He was born January 5, 1950, in St Cloud, MN, to Arthur and Asella (Theisen) Nierengarten.

He is survived by his siblings, Marlene (Rich) Montgomery; Amy (Mark) Supan; Dan (Carol) Nierengarten and Mike (Kelly) Nierengarten.

Committal services will be held at Black...

Aug 11, 2025

Don Watts passed away at his home in Oral, South Dakota on August 11, 2025 at the age of 82.

Don was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 4, 1942.  Don cherished his family and enjoyed spending time with all of them. His family adored him and had the utmost respect for him.  Don had a...

Aug 7, 2025

Gerald Scott's Memorial Folder

Gerald Dean Scott, 91, of Custer, SD, passed away August 7, 2025.

Gerald Dean Scott was born August 18, 1933 in Edgemont, SD, to Ralph and Madge (Robison) Scott.  He grew up in the Minnekahta Valley on the family's ranch just north of the Fall River/Custer County line.  He graduated from Edgemont High...

Jul 31, 2025

Thomas Nelson's Memorial Folder

Tom's Obituary

Thomas Eugene Nelson (age 79) passed away on July 31st, 2025, in Custer, SD.

Tom was born March 14th, 1946 in Valley City, North Dakota to Kenneth & Elizabeth (Watson) Nelson. He was the oldest of 13 children. Tom was raised on a farm 3 miles west of Valley...

Jul 30, 2025

Janet Bernard, 80, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital.

Born in Presho, SD, Janet moved to Hot Springs with her family in 1947. She worked in local cafés and as a bartender and waitress before marrying William Bernard in 1976. Together, they raised a large blended family, ran...

Jul 27, 2025

Erma Nadine Nikkila

October 9, 1942 – July 27, 2025

Erma Nadine Nikkila (Ahrens) passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Monument Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. She was born on October 9, 1942, to Alfred and Helen Ahrens. After her mother's passing, she...

Jul 25, 2025

Joan McMichael, 76, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away July 25, 2025, at her home.  She was born February 1, 1949, in Pennsylvania to Jessie and Edna (Beans) Yezek.

She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Briese of Hot Springs; grandchildren, Jerry and Katie (Kayden); great grandchildren, Brody; Arabella; Dakota; Leslie; and her most precious dog, Gizmo....

Jul 20, 2025

Jacob Lee Jarrett 40, of Rapid City, SD passed away on July 20,2025

Jacon was born August 21,1984 in Rawlins, WY to Paul Jarrett and Melody Jarrett (Tromburg).

After attending Custer High School, he went on to attend National American University for IT Network Engineering and Dakota State University for Computer Science. Jacob was very...

Jul 12, 2025

Webb Carson, 77, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away July 12, 2025.  Webb was born in Denver and raised in Imperial Beach, California.

Leaving behind his loving wife, Susan and two sons, Jason and Jon. Webb worked for the federal government for 30 years. He had fallen in love with the Black Hills and in 2005 he...

Jul 9, 2025

Roger Duwane Behlings August 4, 1938 – July 9, 2025

Roger Duwane Behlings (86) passed away peacefully at home July 9,2025.  He was resident of Custer, South Dakota for more than 60 years.

He was born August 4, 1938, in Revillo to Arthur and Viola Behlings. He grew up on the family farm near Revillo...

Jul 7, 2025

Joseph E. McGowan III's Memorial Folder

Joseph Edward McGowan III was born on February 25, 1940 in the Bronx, New York, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Dolan) McGowan. Joe was the oldest, later joined by brother John and sister Patricia. The young family resided on 262nd Street in the Bronx, just blocks away from family and lifelong friends. Joe attended...