Mark Edmund Burke
May 4, 2017
Mark E. Burke, 61, of Custer, SD, passed away on May 4, 2017, at the Custer Regional Hospital in Custer. Mark was born in Chicago, IL, on August 20, 1955, to Thomas and Lorraine Burke (Beachler). He was one of seven children. After Thomas passed away and shortly before Mark's senior year, Lorraine moved the family to Custer, for a...
Thomas Gene Rickey
May 1, 2017
Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD, with military honors provided by the United States Navy and the Rapid City VFW Post 1273 funeral honors.
Loretta J Thompson
Apr 27, 2017
Loretta J. Thompson, 78, of Hot Springs, SD , passed away on April 27, 2017, at the Pine Hills Retirement Community in Hot Springs. Loretta is survived by her daughters, Rose (Mike) Luedeman of Wall, SD; Debbie (Dan) Wilhelm of Borup, MN; sisters, Dorothy McNeil of Seattle, WA; Donna Lopes of Seattle, WA; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation...
Velma Edna Mccollam
Apr 24, 2017
Velma Edna McCollam, 96, passed away April 24, 2017 at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell WY. Velma Edna (Talcott) McCollam was born April 23, 1921, one of 6 children to Vivaldo and Lillian (Dryer) Talcott on a farm near Witten, SD. Velma married Howard W. McCollam May 10, 1942, in Valentine, NE. Velma and Howard lived in the...
Leroy Dewey Duerson
Apr 24, 2017
LeRoy Duerson of Hot Springs passed away Monday, April 24, 2017, at Seven Sisters Living Facility at the of age 93. He was born on February 2, 1924, the third of five children to Roy and Sylvia (Darby) Duerson in Edgemont, SD. He was raised on the family ranch south of Hot Springs and attended Maitland Country School. He attended...
Darwin Allen 'Sam' Sampson
Apr 21, 2017
Darwin (Sam) Allen Sampson, 74, died Friday, April 21, 2017, at Custer Regional Hospital in Custer, SD following a 40+ year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He leaves his wife of 46 years: Jean (Kotas) Sampson; his daughter: Amanda Richardson (husband: Brandon and daughter: Piper); his parents: Wayne and Alice (Buchheim) Sampson; his brother: Gordy Sampson (Cindy); his brother: Terry Sampson...
Madge 'Marie' Underwood
Apr 19, 2017
.Marie Hill-Underwood, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 19, 2017, at the Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs. Marie was born on Feb 27, 1920, to Roy Duerson and Sylvia Darby. She was the oldest of five children at 97. Marie was raised on a ranch between Cascade and Ardmore and spent most of her life in Fall...
Jo Raye Collier-Gauthier
Apr 17, 2017
Jo Raye Collier-Gauthier, 70, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 17, 2017, at the Fall River Hospital in Hot Springs. Jo was born August 17, 1946, in Lubbock, TX, to Robert and Lois (Barnett) Collier. Jo is survived by her mother, Lois Barnett of Albuquerque, NM; two daughters, Charla (Ed) Reynolds of Hot Springs; Donna (Douglas) Simmons; two sons,...
Lorraine Fay Domek
Apr 17, 2017
Lorraine Fay Domek, age 88, of Custer, SD, passed away on April 17, 2017, at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center in Custer. Lorraine was born on June 27, 1928, in Jamestown, ND, to George and Eva (Brazda) Kupper. She is survived by her sons, Lance Domek of Custer; Tom Domek of Mesa; daughter, Barbara Loux of Littleton, CO; sister,...
Richard Ross Cotton
Apr 15, 2017
Richard Ross Cotton, 48, passed away April 15, 2017, at his home in Hot Springs, SD. Richard was born December 31, 2017, in Laramie, WY, to Lonnie and Terri (Yazel) Cotton. He served in the United States Marine Corps from August 8, 1988 until his honorable discharge on August 8, 1992. A private family Celebration of Life will be held...
Thuria Maria Samara
Apr 14, 2017
Thuria Maria Samara, 32, was born on Good Friday, April 20, 1984, in Mitchell, SD, to Mohammed Samara and Donna Hafner on a slightly rainy day – the kind of day Thuria liked. Thuria was named after the stars, and in her short time on earth, she certainly shone bright. Thuria attended school in Custer, where she was known for...
Helen Ilene Miller
Apr 12, 2017
Helen Ilene Miller, 86, of Edgemont, SD, passed away April 12, 2017, at Pine Hills Retirement Community, Hot Springs, SD. Helen was born August 23, 1930, in Hot Springs, SD, to Warner and Glady's (Swanger) Ball. Helen attended Gull School to the 8th grade. She then boarded in town for a couple of years to attend Edgemont High School. She...
Melvin Eugene Welch
Apr 12, 2017
Melvin Eugene Welch, 87, formerly of Edgemont, SD, passed away April 12, 2017, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD. Melvin was born July 18, 1929, in Clearfield, SD. His Family farmed in the Winner, SD, area before moving to Edgemont. Melvin entered the United States Army in 1951, and spent some of his time...
Vickie Jo Urban
Apr 9, 2017
Vickie Jo Urban passed away April 9, 2017, surrounded by family and friends in Custer, SD. Vickie was a woman of faith, a kind and gentle mother, a devoted and loving wife and a friend to many. Vicki was born January 11, 1951, in Valley City, ND, to Allen and Francis Latt. She grew up on a farm near Litchville,...
Wildene Irene Zimiga
Apr 7, 2017
Wildene Irene Zimiga, 88, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 7, 2017, at the Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs. Wildene was born September 15, 1928, in Pine Ridge, SD, to Vincent and Wilma (Babby) Richards. Wildene is survived by her daughter, Janet (Loren) Wallace of Coldwell, ID; brothers, Willard 'Woody' (Bobbi) Richards of Oelrichs, SD; Joe Richards...
Polliann 'Polli' Thomas
Apr 7, 2017
Polliann 'Polli' Thomas, 84, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 7, 2017, at the Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs. Polliann was born January 20, 1933, in Shenandoah, IA, to A.C. 'Nuck' and Lola C. (Cain) Nuckolls. She grew up in Westboro, MO, until her family moved to Glenwood, IA, where she called home. She attended Glenwood High...
Edward M Martin
Apr 5, 2017
Edward "Ed" Martin died at his home on April 5th, 2017 in Lennox, SD at the age of 65. Ed is survived by his brothers Tom Martin (Custer, SD), Dave Martin (Lennox, SD), his children, and his grandchildren. Ed is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Ed was born in Hot Springs, SD to Ethlyn Elaine and Harry...
Donna Kay Dryden
Apr 2, 2017
Donna Kay Dryden, 69, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 2, 2017, at the Fall River Hospital in Hot Springs. Donna was born July 22, 1947, in Hot Springs to Lee George and Martha (Vollmer) Miner. There are so many words to say about Donna but one phrase that has always stuck with us: "Mother, you gave the gift...
Sam Richard Wyngaarden
Apr 1, 2017
With a shattered heart, I regret to inform the passing of Sabe Reink Wyngaarden - Sam Richard Wyngaarden - Pake. After a valiant battle with cancer for the last seven months, Sam passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Suzann Stoner-Wyngaarden, and sister, Arlene Greer, surrounding him with love on April 1, 2017. Sam was born in Bellflower,...
Harley Wilbur Emick
Mar 31, 2017
Harley Wilbur Emick, 79, passed away March 31, 2017, at Rapid City Reginal Hospital. Harley was born November 17, 1937, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Wilbur and Opal (Lake) Emick of Oral, SD. His early years were spent on the ranch, which was established in 1929, with his Dad, Mother and siblings. Harley attended grade school in Oral, and...
