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...
Donna Lynn Napier
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,...
Gerald Ullrich
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...
Verna Violet Schur
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,...
Don Duarte
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...
Beshka Ringstad
Nov 6, 2018
Beshka Ringstad, 42, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away November 6, 2018, in Custer. Arrangements are pending.
Evelyn Luella Merrill
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...
Roy 'Doug' Coyle
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....
Philip Arseneault, Jr.
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...
