Obituary Listing

Apr 24, 2025

Joseph Bunij's Memorial Folder

Joseph Bunij Jr. was born on January 22, 1947, to Joseph Bunij Sr. and Eleanor Maslowski in Laona, Forest County, Wisconsin. Following a short battle with lung cancer, he died on April 24, 2025, at his home in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, at the age of 78, with his dear friend, Carrie Zoellick at his...

Apr 23, 2025

Beth Ebright, 63, passed away April 23, 2025 in Custer, SD.  She was born in Eau Claire, WI on April 4, 1962.

She is survived by her husband, Doug; brothers, Blake, Brock and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Clayton and by sisters, Barb and Bonnie.

Apr 23, 2025

Anita (Rickenbach) Gilkey found rest on April 23, 2025, in the home of her oldest daughter, Patsy, after many years battling her health. She was born in Chadron, NE, to Max and True Rickenbach on December 24, 1943.

Anita grew up alongside her two brothers, Rick and Bob, on a ranch north of Oelrichs, SD.  She attended...

Apr 20, 2025

Myron Lunning, 69, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 20, 2025, at his home in Hot Springs.  Myron was born February 23, 1956 to Murele and Loraine Lunning.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Lyle Lunning and a bonus grandson,  Karter.

He is survived by his 4 bonus kids and...

Apr 13, 2025

Helen Elizabeth (Biggins) Beck

It is with heavy hearts that the Biggins and Beck families announce the passing of Helen Elizabeth (Biggins) Beck, age 94, on April 13, 2025, in Hot Springs, SD.  We are comforted in knowing that heaven had one big joyous family reunion on that day.

Born near Alzada, Montana on August...

Apr 12, 2025

Sandra K Caveye passed away April 12, 2025, at her home in Hot Springs.  Sandra was born December 10,1942 in San Diego, CA to Clearance Jr and Doris Edsall.

She and her parents moved to Omaha, NE, where she married James Caveye. They moved to Hot Springs, SD where they raised their son, Rusty Caveye. She was...

Apr 10, 2025

Robert "Bob" Bruce Weisser was born on May 29,1935 to Martin and Dorothy Weisser. Bob joined the lord on April 10, 2025. Bob was born and grew up in Hot Springs and never left his beloved home town. In his youth he enjoyed working cows, working on ranches, and participating in his favorite sport of rodeo. The only time...

Apr 9, 2025

Gerald D. Hale, 85, of Custer, SD, passed away April 9, 2025.   Gerald was born January 28, 1940.   He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Hale of Custer and his son, John Hale of Phoenix, AZ.   Per Gerald's wishes, no services will be held.

Apr 7, 2025

Sandra Marie Boggs passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 7th 2025.

She was born November 30th, 1943, to Amos and Grace Simants. She married her lifelong partner and Best Friend Billy Boggs on November 20th, 1962.

They made their home and raised their five children in Pringle, SD. Sandra dearly loved...

Apr 7, 2025

Ronald E. Beseke

Ronald Eston Beseke, age 75, of Oelrichs, SD, passed away April 7, 2025. Ron was born in Jackson, MN, to  Arlo and Florence (Temlitz) Beseke on January 6, 1950. In February, following Ron's birth, the family moved to a farm near Oelrichs, South Dakota.

Ron grew up on the farm and attended...

Mar 28, 2025

William Charles White was born October 10, 1943 and left us six years and 20 days after his sweetie, on March 28, 2025.  He grew up in Oelrichs, SD, on the ranch with his parents, Charles E. White and Marjorie White and two brothers Jim and Tom.  He married Judy A. Perry on January 29, 1972 and moved to...

Mar 27, 2025

Sharon K. Parker, 76, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 27, 2025.  Sharon was born February 17, 1949, in Nebraska to Merritt and Margaret Valentine.  She is survived by her children, Michael Tyrell; Shannon Tyrell; sisters, Patricia Hadeen; Verona Johnson and many nieces and nephews.   Private family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements have been...

Mar 26, 2025

Ella Edith Goldammer passed away on March 26, 2025, at age 96.  She was born November 29, 1928, in Mitchell, SD.  Her parents were Frank and Gertie (Hillerns) Gocken.  She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell.  She received her education in Mitchell area schools.

On September 5, 1948, she married Ervin Goldammer at...

Mar 25, 2025

Karen Gail Goodrich

Montague, Michigan, Karen Goodrich, 86, met the goal of her faith when she went home to be with her Savior on March 25, 2025 at her family's home in Rapid City, SD. She was surrounded by family as the Lord peacefully called her home.

Karen was born on March 27, 1938 to...

Mar 21, 2025

Philip (Phil) Norman Geenen

(October 12, 1945 – March 21, 2025)

Phil Geenen, 79, of Custer, SD passed away March 21, 2025 at his residence in Custer, SD with his family by his side.

Phil was born in October 1945, in Chicago, IL, to George and Frances (Wnukowski) Geenen. He graduated from Fenger...

Mar 21, 2025

Richard 'Dick' J. Turnquist, 93, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 21, 2025.  Dick was born February 6, 1932, in Watertown, SD, to Clifford and Phyllis (Tunseng) Turnquist.

Dick is survived by his son, Dirk (Olga) Turnquist of Hot Springs; brothers, Dennis; Dean; sisters, Sondra; Pam; Marilyn; grandchildren, Robert; Jill; great grandchildren, Jadeyha; Desi; Corryn; Joseph...

Mar 14, 2025

Norma L Voss of Hot Springs SD,formerly of Deadwood SD, passed away on March 14, 2025 surrounded by family.

Norma was born August 23, 1932 in Hay Springs, NE to John and Hattie Gaskin.  As a young child, she moved with her parents to Lead, SD.

While attending high school in Lead, she met the...

Mar 13, 2025

Kennth Redden's Memorial Folder

OBITUARY – KENNETH B. REDDEN

Kenneth Buell Redden, 92, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home in Edgemont, SD.

Kenneth was born December 5, 1932, in Lindsay, SD, to Everett and Arleta (Mackey) Redden in a small farmhouse of his grandparents.  Ken was the eldest...

Mar 10, 2025

Eugene R. Lysher

Eugene "Gene" R. Lysher, 93, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Hot Springs, SD, with his wife Lois and daughters Kim and Heidi by his side.

Gene was born in Duluth, MN, on July 12, 1931, to Peter and Frances (Meier) Lysher.  He was the oldest of three boys.  He...

Mar 6, 2025

Billie J. Lesser, 92, of Hot Springs, SD passed away on March 6, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Committal services were March 31, 2025, at the Black Hills National Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Hot Springs, SD.