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Judith Hoover

Judith Hoover

May 30, 2019

Judith Hoover, 77, of Custer, SD, passed away May 30, 2019.

She was born on June 25, 1942, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Joseph and Emelia Reisenauer.

Judy started in music at a young age playing mandolin and performing with the Reisenauer Family on radio, standing on a milk stool to reach the mic.

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Gertrude Louise Devore

Gertrude Louise Devore

May 30, 2019

Gertrude Louise DeVore, 66, of Edgemont, SD, passed away May 30, 2019, at her residence in Edgemont.

Gertrude was born August 16, 1952, to Richard and Glenna (North) Tackett in Ohio.

Gertrude is survived by her husband, Albert of Edgemont; sons, John DeVore of Edgemont; Michael DeVore of Edgemont; daughters, Tonya (Fred) Johnson of Texas;...

Marjorie Schaffer

Marjorie Schaffer

May 21, 2019

Marjorie M. Clausen Lee Schaffer passed away on May 21, 2019, at the Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Spring, SD.

Marge was born on March 9, 1928, in Martin, SD to Jess and Cassie Clausen. She grew up on the family farm in the Martin area. Marge moved to Hot Springs in the late 1940's, met...

Keith M Roeser

Keith M Roeser

May 20, 2019

Keith M Roeser left this earth and joined his wife on May 20 th 2019 in Custer, SD at the age of 80. Keith passed peacefully with his son at his side.

Keith is survived by his children, Jerry Roeser of Custer SD and Terisa Enstad of Cedar Brook , NJ;...

Melvin Richard Nygaard

Melvin Richard Nygaard

May 19, 2019

Melvin Richard Nygaard, 75, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on May 19, 2019, in Omaha, NE.

Melvin was born August 11, 1943, in Faith, SD, to Elmer and Nina Nygaard and attended elementary school in Igloo, SD.  While attending middle and high school in Hot Springs he excelled at athletics and played football, track and basketball.  ...

Alfred L. Hanson

Alfred L. Hanson

May 19, 2019

Alfred L. Hanson was born August 11, 1930, to Albert and Clara Hanson in Bemidji, MN., as the 3 rd child in a family of 10 children (5 boys and 5 girls).  The family moved to Custer in 1942 and relocated to Hanna, WY in 1945.  When his mother died in 1946, the family all stayed together, growing, up...

Annette Marie Jones

Annette Marie Jones

May 16, 2019

Annette Marie Jones, age 65, passed away on May 16, 2019 at Fall River Health Services in Hot Springs, SD. She was born in Denver, CO on August 15, 1953, to Bernard Duane Jones and Mary Jean Berggren. Annette spent her early childhood in Denver. She later moved to Custer, South Dakota, where she met many of her lifelong...

Carole Mary King

Carole Mary King

May 13, 2019

Early in the morning on May 13, 2019, Carole King entered into perfection in the presence of Jesus and now eternity is hers. After a brief encounter with a very aggressive cancer, she took leave of this world.

Always a small-town gal, Carole Radanovich grew up in the Gold Rush town of Mariposa, California, helping inventory at...

Michelle Ann Latham

Michelle Ann Latham

May 13, 2019

Michelle Ann Martin age 53, passed away peacefully on Monday May 13, 2019 at Regional Hospice Home in Rapid City,SD.

She was born on August 20,1965 to Jacquelyn Ann Martin and Charles Norval Martin.She lived a big portion of her life in Fresno Calif. Then-relocated to Demming New Mexico for 13 yrs. She made her final destination...

Charles Biegler

Charles Biegler

May 9, 2019

Charles, Chuck, Papa Chuck Biegler was taken into the arms of his loving Savior after a valiant battle with bone and liver cancer on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 3:25, p.m., Mountain Time.  For the last four days of his life, he was cared for by the excellent medical staff at the Regional Hospice House in Rapid City, SD,...

George J. Corrigan Jr.

George J. Corrigan Jr.

May 9, 2019

George J. Corrigan Jr., 64 years old, of Hot Springs, SD, apassed way on May 9, 2019.

George proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1978.

Committal services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2019, at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.

Arrangements have been...

Francis J. Shymanski

Francis J. Shymanski

May 9, 2019

Francis J. Shymanski, 84, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on May 9, 2019, at Custer Regional Senior Care in Custer, SD.

Francis was born July 11, 1934, to Frank and Carolyn (Wellner) Shymanski in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.  His first 18 years were spent there living on a wild game farm and attending school.  After graduating from...

Malon Roger Anderson

Malon Roger Anderson

May 7, 2019

Malon Roger Anderson was born October 19, 1940 in Sioux Falls, SD and grew up on farms around the Sioux Falls area with his little sister Phyllis. He attended Linwood Grade School, Canton and East Sioux Falls country schools, graduating from Brandon High School in 1958. Malon attended Augustana College for a year…which taught him he wanted to be his...

Joyce A Scherbarth

Joyce A Scherbarth

May 5, 2019

Joyce A. Scherbarth, age 87, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on May 5, 2019, at the Seven Sister Living Center in Hot Springs.

Joyce was born on February 24, 1932, in Hot Springs, SD, to George and Marie (Kienitz) Renz.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Bethesda...

Carol Louise Girton

Carol Louise Girton

May 3, 2019

Carol Louise Girton, 76,of Hot Springs, SD,  passed away May 3, 2019 at the Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD. Carol is survived by 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Girton. Per Carol's request no services will be held.

Weslie Clair Shafer

Weslie Clair Shafer

May 2, 2019

Wes Shafer, 92, of Hill City, SD, passed away on May 2, 2019, at Custer Senior Regional Care in Custer, SD.

Wes proudly served in the U.S. Army as a medic through World War II and the Korean War.  He was a longtime resident of Hill City and a special member of the Lions Club and the...

Ianita J Curley

Ianita J Curley

Apr 30, 2019

Ianita "Sis" Josephine Curley (Peterson) passed away on April 30, 2019 in Hot Springs, SD where she lived with her husband Bill since 2000.

Ianita was born at home in Eagle Butte, SD on July 30, 1940 to Carl and Lizzie (Acker) Peterson. She was the second to the youngest girl of 9 children.

Sis...

Rose E. Barr

Rose E. Barr

Apr 21, 2019

Rose E. Barr, 91, passed away at her home in Hill City, SD, on April 21, 2019.

Rose was born on August 18, 1927, to Michael and Alice (Thompson) Mitchell. Rose was furiously loyal to family, friends and her church. Her God calling was to be a mother and she raised 10 children. Rose's greatest achievement was...

Doak Adair

Doak Adair

Apr 19, 2019

Doak Adair, 85, of Custer, SD, passed away on April 19, 2019, at the Custer Regional Hospital in Custer. Doak was born on June 26, 1933, in Belzoni, MS to Vollie (Switzer)Adair. He proudly served in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge.

Doak is survived by his son, Jeff Adair of Custer, SD; grandsons,...

Will 'Billy Joe' Joseph Carter

Will 'Billy Joe' Joseph Carter

Apr 19, 2019

William J. "Billy Joe" Carter was born May 23 rd 1928, to Will and Ila [Spencer] Carter in Custer, South Dakota. Upon graduation from Custer High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Upon his Honorable discharge from service, he attended a year of veterinary medicine at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Returning to South...

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