Obituary Listing

Dec 9, 2018

Gregory Richard Wagner, age 55, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on December 9, 2018, in Hot Springs.

Gregory was born on June 4, 1963, in Denver, CO, to Gerald and Carolyn (Dyke) Wagner.

Greg proudly served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1991.

Memorial services will be held 6:30...

Dec 7, 2018

In loving memory of Richard Allen Case Sr. 77, near Oral, South Dakota, Port Huron and South Haven, MI died Friday December 7,2018. He was born on May 24, 1941 in Allegan, MI to the late Guy Robert Case and Helen Frances Tromp. He Married Joe Ann LaPlaunt May 16, 1987. She preceded him in death on October 16,...

Dec 2, 2018

Helen Kay Iverson, 72, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on December 2, 2018.

Helen was born on December 14, 1945, in Carlton, MN, to Walter and Louise (Hoeppner) Young. Helen worked for the Rapid City Journal as a bundle hauler until her final day on this earth. Anyone who knew Helen knew she had a tell...

Dec 1, 2018

Robert M. Plaisted Jr. was born September 18, 1960, to Robert and Beatrice (Ballotta) Plaisted Sr, in New Brunswick, N.J. He spent his childhood surrounded by his three brothers, Chuck, Clint and Keith in Old Bridge, N.J.

Robert attended vocational school in Old Bridge. Shortly after graduating, he moved to the Black Hills of South Dakota with...

Dec 1, 2018

Frederick Charles Fernbaugh, age 97, of Custer, SD, passed away on November 22, 2016, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City.

Frederick was born November 26, 1918, to Charles Louis and Gladys (Jordan) Fernbaugh in Cogswell, ND. He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942, until his honorable discharge in...

Nov 30, 2018

Ronald Norman 'Ronnie' Lavielle, 77, passed away comfortably in his home in the early morning hours on November 30, 2018, near Hot Springs, SD

Ronnie enlisted with the US Navy in 1961. For the next four years he traveled the world aboard the USS Shangri La.  It was out at sea and in the various ports of...

Nov 28, 2018

Kenneth A. Friedman, 85, of Custer, SD, passed away on November 28, 2018, at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Kenneth was born December 25, 1932, in San Francisco, CA, to Philip and Joan (Harris) Friedman.  Kenneth met his future wife, Mary Beth in Oakland, and married her in 2001.

Kenneth proudly served...

Nov 27, 2018

Vladamir was a soul taken too soon from this world, yet he fought every step of the way.  I don't really know a heart that was ever any stronger than his.  Although we couldn't hold or really touch you, you have touched so many of us and beloved by all who knew of your struggle.  Even though it was...

Nov 26, 2018

Michael Allen Wharton, 77, of Pringle, SD, passed away on November 26, 2018, at his home in Pringle.

Michael was born March 9, 1941, to Donald and Mary Jane (Rhoades).

Michael is survived by his sons, Chris; Ross; and Kevin.

Arrangements are pending.

Nov 23, 2018

David Maurice Lampert aka "Dakota", 70, of Custer, SD passed away on November 23, 2018 at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

David was born on January 8, 1948, to Jack and Dorothy Lampert (Patten) in Lance Creek, WY (in a sheep wagon, on the prairie, in the middle of a blizzard, according to legend).  He spent his...

Nov 22, 2018

Shirley June Brown, age 87, of Igloo, SD passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family in Custer, SD, on November 22, 2018.

She was born on June 11, 1931, in Shell Lake, WI to George and Freida Norton. Shirley held a degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota at Duluth and was certified in massage...

Nov 20, 2018

James Bruer Soester was born in Crawford, Nebraska, on August 15, 1940, to James Marvin Soester andMariellen (Bruer) Soester. His death on November 20, 2018, at Crestview Manor in Chadron,NE, followed a brief, yet devastating, illness.Following his early twelve years of school in Crawford, Jim or J.B as he was known in the community continued his education at St....

Nov 19, 2018

Alesha Mary (Bailey) Busch, of Hot Springs, SD, passed with peace and grace on November 19, 2018, at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD, with her family and friends at her side.

Alesha was born April 12, 1985, to Dean and Beverly (Beck) Bailey in Hot Springs SD.

She graduated from Hot Springs...

Nov 19, 2018

Wesley William Hunt, age 87, passed away November 19, 2018, in his home town of Custer, SD, with family by his side.

Wesley was born on August 9, 1931, to Harold and Mable (Havens) Hunt in Rushville, NE. Wesley proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War Infantry Regiment, in 1950 to 1952, when...

Nov 19, 2018

Michael Carl Churchward, 71, passed away on November 19, 2018, at his home in Hermosa, SD.

Michael was born on May 18, 1947, to Wilbur and Mildred (Raymond) Churchward in Ft. Wayne, IN. This Vietnam Veteran proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and continued to serve his country in the United States Air Force. HIs...

Nov 16, 2018

Donna Lynn Napier of Abbeville, SC, age 55, passed away on November 16, 2018, at her second home in Hot Springs, SD.

Lynn was born on January 18, 1963, in Kingsport, TN, to Charles Leroy Allen and Vera Jean (Leavitt) Allen. She had a fulfilling career caring for others as a nurse at Magnolia Manor in Greenwood,...

Nov 16, 2018

Gerald 'Jerry' Ullrich, age 77, of Custer, SD, passed away on November 16, 2018, at the Custer Regional Care Center in Custer.

Jerry was born on July 31, 1941, to Arnold and Katherine (Markheim) Ullrich in Scottsbluff, NE. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1968. Jerry received the...

Nov 11, 2018

Verna Violet Schur, 90, passed away November 11, 2018, at her home in Hot Springs, SD.

Verna was born in Hosmer, SD, on August 24, 1928, to Edward and Katrina (Nies) Goehring. After graduation, she received her certificate to teach from Northern State College, Aberdeen, SD, and taught in a rural school for one year. After that,...

Nov 11, 2018

Don Duarte, 83, passed away November 11, 2018, at his home in Hot Springs, SD.

Don was born April 10, 1935, in Fort Dodge, IA, to Frederick and Blanche (Welter) Falb. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1957. Don was a professional farrier for...

Nov 6, 2018

Beshka Ringstad, 42, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away November 6, 2018, in Custer. Arrangements are pending.