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...
Boyd Phillip Shelton
Mar 27, 2017
Boyd Phillip Shelton, age 73, of Custer, SD, died on March 27, 2017, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD. Boyd was born on October 7, 1943, in Bassett, VA, to Raymond Edward and Fannie Agnes (Pegram) Shelton. He moved to Flint, MI, in 1964, then to Custer, SD, in 2011. Boyd was...
Grace Elaine Lancaster
Mar 25, 2017
Grace Elaine Lancaster, age 84, passed away at her home in Spearfish, SD, on March 25, 2017. Grace was born on December 26, 1932, in Oelrichs, SD, to James and Lena (Rohrbauck) Lancaster. She was admitted to the school for the handicapped in Redfield, SD, in 1948, where she resided until the school closed. Grace then moved to the Northern...
Marilu Kirk
Mar 23, 2017
MariLu Kirk, age 69, of Custer, SD, passed away on March 23, 2017, at Custer Regional Senior Care Center. MariLu was born June 8, 1947, in Alliance, NE, to Paul and Burdean (Bowen) Vandel. MariLu was involved in Pringle community events whenever she was able. MariLu is survived by step-sons, Art (Amy) Kirk of Pringle, SD; Dan (Linda) Kirk of...
William Eugene 'Gene' Spargur
Mar 23, 2017
William Eugene (Gene) Spargur was born to Mildred and Irvin Spargur on May 7, 1939, in Custer SD. Gene was one of 4 sons including James, John, and Gerald. Gene spent his youth in Custer, attending Custer High School, and joined the U.S. Navy with tours on the aircraft carriers Midway and Shangri-La . After the service, Gene returned home,...
Barbara Ann Hale
Mar 22, 2017
Barbara Ann Hale, age 79, of Custer, SD, passed away March 22, 2017, at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center. Barbara was born December 1, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, to Werner Richard and Drusilla (Kochendorfer). Barbara is survived by her husband, Gerald 'Jerry' Hale of Custer; son, Gerald John Hale of Phoenix, AZ; and daughter, Pamela Hale of Custer. In...
Matthew Allen Morgan
Mar 22, 2017
Matthew Allen Morgan, 56, peacefully passed away March 22, 2017, at Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO, as the result of a car accident; his wife, step-daughter, mother and sisters were by his side. Matthew was born July 6, 1960 in Seattle, WA to (the late) Harold Morgan and Lorraine (Ousley) Morgan. He spent his early years in New Orleans,...
Daniel P. 'Dan' Dale
Mar 18, 2017
My husband and best friend, Daniel Dale, 74, went home to be with his Savior on March 18, 2017. He was born, Jan 14, 1943, and raised in St. Paul, MN. His parents, Reverend David Dale and Olga Dale, preceded him in death. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of MN, majoring in engineering. After 3 years...
Richard Allen Jensen
Mar 17, 2017
Richard Allen Jensen, age 60, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on March 17, 2017, peacefully at his home in Hot Springs. Richard was born on June 2, 1956, and raised on a farm outside Spencer, SD, to Donald R. and Maxine W. (Cabiglli) Jensen. He ran the family business, Golden Bowl, in Golden, CO, for 28 years and restored...
Wayne Paul Cope
Mar 17, 2017
Wayne Paul Cope, 69, passed away March 17, 2017, at his home near Oelrichs, SD. Wayne was born December 3, 1947, at Sister's Hospital in Hot Springs, SD, to Oscar and Laura (Hussong) Cope. His early years were spent on the fledging Cope Ranch on Shirk Creek with sister, Anita and brother, Leslie. He was a life-long rancher, family man,...
Roy William Stender
Mar 16, 2017
Roy W. Stender, 94, of Custer, SD, passed away March 16, 2017, at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center in Custer. Roy was born July 20, 1922, in Zell, SD, to Henry and Dortha (Clark) Stender. Roy is survived by his son, Gary (Lee D) Stender of Custer; daughter, Judyth (Loren) Tullburg of Custer; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren,...
Kenneth Leroy Serry
Mar 15, 2017
Kenneth LeRoy Serry, 78, passed away March 15, 2017, at his home in Hot Springs, SD. Kenneth was born May 15, 1938, in Pine Ridge, SD, to Elwood and Lizzie (Swallow) Serry. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Linda of Hot Springs; three daughters, Rise (Jeffrey) Honeycutt of Seattle, WA; Jody (Darrell) Janis...
Mabel Gertrude Allison
Mar 8, 2017
Mabel G. (Leavitt) Allison, 91, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 8, 2017, at the Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs. Mabel was born September 8, 1925, in White Clay, NE, to Walter and Dora (Bothell) Leavitt. She was educated in Nebraska and South Dakota. Mabel married Andrew Allison March 9, 1946, and they ranched for years in...
Nancy Jane Jackson
Mar 5, 2017
Nancy Jane Jackson, age 80, of Hot Springs, SD passed away on March 5, 2017, at her home in Hot Springs. Services are pending.
Arvon Richard Hamilton
Mar 4, 2017
Arvon Richard Hamilton, age 68, of Custer, SD passed away on March 4, 2017, at the Custer Regional Hospital in Custer. Arvon was born in a blizzard February 15, 1949, in Orchard, NE, to Richard and Gladys (Eley) Hamilton. He moved to Norfolk, NE, when he was 1 year old. Arvon married Ann Lindsteadt on August 1971. They had one...
Steva Pearl Risinger
Mar 2, 2017
Steva 'Pearl' Risinger, 78, a beloved kindergarten teacher and friend to many passed away March 2, 2017, at her home near Hot Springs, SD. Pearl was born June 13, 1938, in Pierre, SD, to Walter L. and Marguerite (McFarling) Madison. Pearl is survived by her two sons, Robert Risinger of Washougal, WA; Getro Maceno of Newark, NJ; two daughters, Pam...
