Hugh Leon Wynia
Dec 22, 2018
Hugh Leon Wynia was born on July 13, 1928, at home near Platte, SD, to Benjamin and Johanna (Koster) Wynia. Hugh and his twin brother, Herb, grew up on the banks of the Missouri River near Platte, SD. In 1936, his family moved to Tillamook, OR, returning to Platte in 1939. On July 31, 1951, he married Nina Moller...
John Charles Christensen
Dec 20, 2018
John Charles Christensen, 94, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away December 20, 2018, at the Pine Hills Retirement Community in Hot Springs.
John was born September 4, 1924, to John and Ruby (Davis) Christensen in Lytton, Iowa.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 until his honorable discharge in 1945.
John is survived by...
Everett Lee Burgess
Dec 16, 2018
Everett Lee Burgess, 69, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on December 16, 2018, at his home in Hot Springs, SD.
Everett was born on April 11, 1949, in Chadron, NE, to Edward B. Burgess and Mary A. (Hamilton) Burgess. He spent many wonderful years being raised by his grandparents Georgia-Ann and Lindon Hamilton. He loved his...
Kim Leeann Dumire
Dec 13, 2018
Kim Leeann Dumire, 62, passed away December 13, 2018, at her home in Hot Springs, SD.
Kim was born August 27, 1956, in Britton, SD, to Carmon and Georgia (Cole) Loberg.  She married Jerry Dumire on January 27, 1978.
Kim is survived by her husband, Jerry of Hot Springs; son, Chance of Sundance, WY; mother,...
Gregory Richard Wagner
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...
Richard Allen Case, Sr.
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,...
Helen Kay Iverson
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...
Robert 'Bob' Plaisted Jr
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...
L. Virginia (Ginny) Fernbaugh
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...
Ronald Norman 'Ronnie' Lavielle
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...
Kenneth A Friedman
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...
Vladamir Henry Smith
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...
Michael Allen Wharton
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.
David 'Dakota' Maurice Lampert
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...
Shirley June Brown
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...
James Bruer Soester
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....
Alesha Mary Busch
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...
Wesley William Hunt
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...
Michael Carl Churchward
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...
