Obituary Listing

Nov 5, 2018

Evelyn Luella Merrill, 93, formerly of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on November 5, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society-St. Martin Village in Rapid City, SD.

Evelyn was born on June 18, 1925, in Hot Springs, SD, to Peter H. and Lizzie (Freese) Lorenz. She graduated from Hot Springs High School. Evelyn worked in the health care profession...

Nov 5, 2018

Doug passed away peacefully from this life during the evening of November 5, 2018.  He was surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends during the last days of his life.

Doug was born September 6, 1942, to Roy Douglas Coyle, Sr and Louise (Stacey) Coyle in Gaffney, SC.  After graduation Doug proudly enlisted in the U.S....

Nov 3, 2018

Philip Joseph Arseneault, Jr, 79, passed away November 3, 2018, at Legacy Living and Rehab Center surrounded by family after a battle with dementia. Phil, as known to many, was born November 23, 1938, to Philip J and Anna (Snow) Arseneault in Augusta, Maine.  After graduation from Coney High School in 1956, Philip proudly enlisted in the US Air...

Nov 1, 2018

Robert L. Soden, 89, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, left this world to meet his Savior in Heaven on November 1, 2018.

He was born August 30, 1929, in Ashby, NE.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1955.

Robert is survived by sons, Allen Soden; Richard Soden; daughter, Charlene...

Nov 1, 2018

On November 1, 2018, Marilyn Ann Umiker slipped quietly into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was the daughter of Herschel & Gladys Harral, born on July 12, 1943. She had one sister, Joyce Ellis. Marilyn graduated from Buhl High School in 1961. Soon thereafter, she married and quickly became a devoted mother to twin...

Oct 31, 2018

Shirley Joan Bogner, age 82, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on October 31, 2018, at the Seven Sister Living Center in Hot Springs.

Shirley was born on May 10, 1936, in Hot Springs, SD, to Gail and Viola (Rasmussen) Thompson.

Shirley was involved in a number of organizations including BPOE Does, the American Legion...

Oct 27, 2018

Francis Joseph 'Casey' Balvin, 94, of Rapid City, SD, passed away October 27, 2018, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs.

Casey was born January 30, 1924, in Tyndall, SD, to Frank and Mary (Schneider) Balvin. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1943, until his honorable discharge in 1945....

Oct 25, 2018

On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Bernard Allan Quaschnick, loving husband and father of two passed away peacefully in his home, at the age of 72. Bernie was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and battled a courageous fight for over four years.

Bernie was born October 30, 1945 in Linton, ND to Walter and Jane (Brandner) Quaschnick. He...

Oct 24, 2018

David Carl Hansen, 76.10 years old, was held in the arms of Jesus, his savior, October 24, 2018, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Dave was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on January 11, 1942. On May 31, 1969, he married his blind date, Sharon Ellis and they were married 49.5 years. Dave loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, driving his...

Oct 22, 2018

Freda Theresa Goodsell, 89, of Custer, SD, passed away on October 22, 2018, at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Freda was born June 24, 1929, to George and Christina (Standing Bear) Mesteth in Manderson, SD.

Freda is survived by her husband, La Vern of Custer; son, Heath (Dawn) Goodsell of Custer; daughters,...

Oct 20, 2018

The Thing About It Is…..

Bazil E. 'Bud' Murray, 99 1/2, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away October 20, 2018, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs.

Bud was born May 9, 1919, to Harrison and Nellie (Thone) Murray in Peever, SD.

Bud enlisted in the Army Air Corp...

Oct 18, 2018

On October 18, 2018, Allen Walter Wightman, of Hermosa, SD,  left his family on earth to join his heavenly father and family. Over his 63 years of life, he gave of himself to so many people. He loved people and had friends all over the country.

Allen was a fruit farmer and entrepreneur. He started his own...

Oct 16, 2018

Diane lost her short battle with lung cancer on October 16, 2018, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Diane was born in Fargo, ND, on April 14,1949, the oldest child of Dora and Jerry Carlson. She graduated from Highland Park High School in St. Paul, MN, in 1967, and entered X-ray technician school at the University of MN in Minneapolis. After...

Oct 15, 2018

Donald Roy Jensen, 87, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, passed away on October 15, 2018, in Rapid City, SD.

Donald was born December 31, 1930, to Thelma (Hildebrand) and Roy Jensen in Plankington, SD.  Raised on a farm he married Maxine Cavigelli in 1951, and continued farming until he lost his arm in a farming accident in...

Oct 15, 2018

Anthony Joel (A.J.) Jenniges of Custer, SD passed away at home on October 15, 2018.  He was 66 years old.

Anthony was born in Hot Springs, SD on September 8, 1952 to Anthony M. and Helen (Hibbard) Jenniges.  He spent his youth living in Custer, Rapid City, Wahpeton, ND, and back to Rapid City where he graduated...

Oct 13, 2018

Richard Wallace Ball, 93, of Edgemont, SD, passed away on October 13, 2018, at the Seven Sisters Nursing Home in Hot Springs.

Richard was born on May 13, 1925, to Warrer and Gladys (Swanger) Ball on their homestead east of Edgemont. He attended country school before going to high school in Edgemont, graduating in 1943. Richard served...

Oct 9, 2018

James Kevin Boekhout (Jim) was born June 14 1946 in Sidney, NE, he departed from life on October 9, 2018 in Colorado Springs, CO. He spent his early childhood in NE and SD. He started school in Missoula, MT and graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1964. Jim joined the Navy and later attended collage at...

Oct 8, 2018

John Daryl Curl, age 82, of Edgemont, SD, passed away October 8th 2018, at Custer Regional Senior Care Center, in Custer S.D.

John was born June 9th, 1936, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Barnett and Caroline (Albright) Curl. His entire 82 years of life was spent in and around Edgemont S.D. He attended Edgemont schools, played...

Oct 8, 2018

Lynda Jean Hardy, age 66, passed away on October 8, 2018, at her home in Edgemont, SD.

Lynda was born on November 27, 1951, in Alliance, NE to Ralph E. and Louise Jane (Goodrum) Stanton.

Lynda is survived by her husband, Raymond Hardy of Edgemont; father, Ralph (Inez) Stanton of Fontana, CA; children, Scott (Wendy)...

Oct 1, 2018

Richard 'Rick' A. Roberts, Jr., 58, of Custer, SD passed away on October 1, 2018, in a house fire. Rick was the son of Marlene Denice of Hagerstown, MD and deceased Richard Roberts, Sr. He was an Eagle Scout, served in the United States Army for three years as a medic, and worked most of his life as a chef....