Obituary Listing

Nov 16, 2025

Gerald V. Alder, passed on November 16, 2025 in Hot Springs, SD. He was born July 5, 1941, to Dewey and Julia (Kneupple) Alder and he graduated from Buffalo Gap High School.

He married Paulene Miller and they had three daughters, Melody; Teresa, and Geraldene.  Jerry worked many jobs throughout his life; he was happiest outdoors. He...

Nov 13, 2025

Anna Evans's Memorial Folder

Anna Marie "Dolly" (Wood) Evans, 95, passed away November 13, 2025.  She was born January 16, 1930, the first child of Anna Marie Conlon Wood and Leonard Wood, at the Sisters Hospital in Hot Springs, SD.  She was a lifetime resident of Pringle.  A life built on hard work, determination and doing things her own...

Oct 29, 2025

Edward H. Binns

Edward H. Binns of Hot Springs, South Dakota died at the Ft. Meade Medical Center on October 29, 2025. He was born to Mary Cecilia Bernier Binns and Norman Brown Binns on August 31, 1951.

Edward was one of six boys and is survived by his brother Jonathan Binns, Christopher Binns and Jack Binns. Edward graduated from Garfield High...

Oct 28, 2025

Timothy Gene Norberg, 65, entered into eternal rest on October 28, 2025.

Tim was born in Mankato, MN, on December 7th, 1959, to Harlow & Marlene Norberg. He grew up with three wonderful sisters, Tami, Sheri & Shani.

Tim graduated from Mankato East in 1978 and St. John's University in 1981, where he enjoyed playing...

Oct 27, 2025

Rex Raymond Rudd

April 11, 1945 — October 27, 2025

Rex Raymond Rudd, 80, of Medicine Bow, entered into his eternal rest on October 27, 2025 at the Chapman Hospice Home in Casper, Wyoming. 

Rex was born on April 11, 1945, to Alvin Sylvester Rudd, Sr. and Catherine Irene Rudd (née Ford) in Mitchell, South Dakota. 

Rex spent his childhood in Letcher, South Dakota...

Oct 26, 2025

Lois Lurz's Memorial Folder

Today, we celebrate the life of Lois Ann Lurz (Hamilton). Lois was born on January 11, 1941, to Ivan Donald Hamilton and Rheba Dorothy Millard Hamilton in her hometown of Springview, Nebraska and she passed away October 26, 2025 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.  She grew up on the family farm, where she lived, worked,...

Oct 23, 2025

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Custer Community Church in Custer, SD.  Luncheon will be held 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., at the Game Lodge Event Barn in Custer State Park.

Jerry Dennis Cobb was born on March 5, 1939 in Hansen County South Dakota.  He was the youngest of eight children born to Andrew...

Oct 20, 2025

Jack Kitchen cards by Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Homes

Jack Kitchen, 85, of Custer, SD, passed away October 20, 2025.   He was born April 21, 1940, in Hot Springs, SD, to Vernon and Evelyn (McFayden) Kitchen.   He graduated from Custer High School.

Jack was honorably discharged from the U.S. National Guard and worked for the VR...

Oct 17, 2025

Edward Leo Warn, July 20, 1941-October 17, 2025

Ed passed away peacefully after a zoom visit with his Hopie and her Tom, surrounded by three of the dearest caregivers at Fort Meade.

Employment: Ed was given a gifted work ethic from his father. His first job was collecting snakes to sell for Reptile...

Oct 15, 2025

Neal G. Wynia

Neal G. Wynia, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, passed away October 15, 2025. Born and raised in Hot Springs, Neal made his life and his mark right where his roots began.

A proud U.S. Army veteran, Neal served his country as a member of the Military Police.

Neal was the...

Oct 12, 2025

Warren Swartz's Memorial Folder

After battling cancer he is no longer in pain. Warren Alvin Swartz, born March 20,1952, (Edgeley, ND) and deceased, October 12, 2025 (Custer, SD.) Warren graduated from Custer High School and from there he and his brother served in the Army National Guard. After the Guard they made Pringle their homestead.

While living...

Oct 8, 2025

Earl Witte's Memorial Folder

Deacon Earl "Joe" Frederick Witte, 96, of Rapid City, SD, passed peacefully from his earthly abode on October 8, 2025, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare, Spearfish, SD.

Joe was a strong, quiet man who was loved and respected by his family and friends. He was born to Herman Meinert Witte and Augusta Carolyn Bals...

Oct 4, 2025

Rachel Klippenstein, 83, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away peacefully October 4, 2025.  Born June 27, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Margaret and Murray Carr, Rachel's life was a testament to determination, love and the pursuit of a dream.

From an early age, Rachel longed to live and work on a ranch – to trade city streets...

Oct 3, 2025

David "Hooter" Charles Fish, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital in Custer, South Dakota.

Hooter was born on May 10, 1941, in Arlington, South Dakota, to Marion and Genevieve Fish. He proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1961. Upon returning to...

Oct 1, 2025

Charlene  Compton, 65, of Custer, SD, passed away October 1, 2025.  She was born November 21, 1959, in Deadwood, SD to parents, Glen and Lois (Cross) Longden.

Charlene had a heart of gold, she was a true mother, always putting her family first.  Her family was everything to her!  She loved items that had sentimental value.   Charlene...

Sep 29, 2025

Susan Price Johnson

April 26, 1947 – September 29, 2025

Susan Price Johnson, age 78, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Born in Grafton, Ohio, Susan was the daughter of Margaret (Nolan) and...

Sep 27, 2025

Harold Dean Stickney November 8, 1925 – September 27, 2025

Harold Dean Stickney, 99, passed away on September 27, 2025, at Pine Hills Retirement Center in Hot Springs, SD.

Harold Dean Stickney was born on November 8, 1925, in Edgemont, South Dakota, to Guy and Blanche Stickney. After graduating...

Sep 25, 2025

Mae (Tiny) McKnight, 83 of Hot Springs South Dakota, long time resident of Brookside Apartments, passed away on September 25, 2025.

Surviving is her sister, Donna March. Also surviving are her children, Jack Alexander of Hot Springs, South Dakota; Jerry Alexander (partner Dianne of Edgemont, South Dakota, Roseann Fitzpatrick (Jason) of Kentucky. Grandchildren Cody Ceplecha, Mitzi (Partner)...

Sep 24, 2025

Jon LeBar, born in Manila, Philippines, on October 22, 1956, to missionary parents, spent his life serving both his family and his faith. He was raised in LaGrange, Wyoming, where his parents helped found Frontier School of the Bible — a place that deeply shaped his love for the Lord.

A contractor by trade, Jon laid more...

Sep 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Roland March announces his peaceful passing on September 22, 2025, surrounded by family at the age 84.

Roland Neal March was born on August 19,1941, in Hot Springs, South Dakota to his mother Eva Reed and father Richard March. From an early age, Roland worked alongside his family...