Obituary Listing

Jan 18, 2025

William 'Bill' Gainey, 64, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away January 18, 2025, at the Fort Meade VAMC.

Bill was born August 5, 1958, in S.C., to Albert and Helene Gainey.    He is survived by his siblings, Johnnie; James; Andrew; Jerome; Warren; Hattie; Geraldine and Patricia.

Services will be held in S.C. at a later...

Jan 18, 2025

Paul Bruce Swenson - January 4, 1946 - January 18, 2025

Paul Swenson, 79, of Hot Springs, SD, was born on January 4, 1946, in Pierre, SD, and was adopted by Clinton and Pansy Swenson in September of that same year. Paul learned to work with livestock and farm equipment on the Swenson farm/ranch. He...

Jan 17, 2025

Arnold Leroy Monroe passed away peacefully at the Hot Springs VA at the age of 84, leaving a legacy of love, laughs, and cherished memories. Born on June 19, 1940, in Custer, SD, to Velva Ackley-Moody.

Arnold was raised in Igloo,SD,  by his parents, Jim and Velva Moody with his younger brother, Jim. After graduating high school,...

Jan 16, 2025

Wayne Lee Straub, 69, of Edgemont, SD, passed away January 16, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family.  Wayne was born July 3,1955, the son of Melvin Straub and Lucille Straub/Stewart.  He was born in Edgemont and was the second child of four, the eldest son.  Wayne attended school in Cheyenne, WY until he was diagnosed with dyslexia, after...

Jan 13, 2025

Marlene Ruther was called home on the evening of January 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Ruther; her parents, Marinus and Ethel Morse; and her sister, Connie May.

Marlene was born on December 20, 1939, in Hardin, Montana, to Marinus and Ethel Morse. When she was still very young, they moved to...

Jan 9, 2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of Edwin F. Madigan Sr. of Hot Springs, SD on January 9, 2025 at the age of 84.  Ed passed while at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.  Ed was born in Chicago, IL on March 19, 1940 and grew up in Galesburg, IL.  Ed graduated from Utah State University...

Jan 8, 2025

Charles "Rich" Gross, 74, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away at his home on January 8th, 2025.

Rich, as Charles came to be known by, was born November 24,1951 in St. Louis, Missouri welcomed by his loving parents Eldora (nee Johnson) and Charles Gross. Rich was the oldest of two children, his younger sister Ellen Worley who...

Jan 5, 2025

Nancy Barker's Memorial Folder

Nature lover, Artist, Cowgirl, Activist, and self-described "Hiker-chick", Nancy Barker, went on the ultimate solo adventure, after a short illness, on January 5, 2025, leaving this earthly realm and crossing into the great unknown. Always a fearless traveler she was equally, comfortable in the New Mexico backcountry, scouting on horseback for pottery thieves, as climbing...

Jan 4, 2025

Gloria Jean Walker Shippy, age 75, died at the Hospice House in Rapid City on January 4, 2025.

She was born in Tyndal, South Dakota, on July 22, 1949. Shortly after, her family moved to Custer, South Dakota, until her parents divorced. Gloria and her mother, Velma, then moved to Rapid City. Gloria's mother remarried and they...

Jan 1, 2025

Archie Keith Kingsbury, 85, passed away January 1, 2025 at the Custer Care Center and Rehab on Hospice Care in Custer SD.

Archie was born at home during a blizzard on October 29, 1939, to Archie Searl and Geneva Jane (Hardin) Kingsbury.  He grew up near the LaCreek Refuge in Bennett County, SD. He attended LaCreek Country...

Dec 27, 2024

Joseph "JD" Daniel Myers of Edgemont, SD entered the gates of Heaven December 27th, 2024.

JD was born July 10, 1998, in Rapid City, SD to Paula Laughlin and Jay Myers. JD worked as soon as he could, working at Pine Hills Retirement and then taking a job with Pepsi. While working for Pepsi he was able...

Dec 25, 2024

Lyle Joseph Witt March 4, 1955 – December 25, 2024

Lyle Joseph Witt, born on March 4, 1955, in Pine Ridge, SD, to Nathaniel and Philomena (Martinez) Witt, passed away on December 25, 2024, in Sheridan, WY. He was the youngest of 17 children.

Lyle's early education began in Igloo, SD, until first...

Dec 19, 2024

Karen Jean Rittberger

Karen Rittberger, 67, of Buffalo Gap, SD, passed away December 19, 2024. Karen was born July 15th, 1957, to Myron and Deloris (Hettich) Lehr, in Roscoe, SD. Karen always referred to herself as a "Prairie Queen" and in 1976, Karen moved out east of Buffalo Gap on a ranch that she and her dad...

Dec 17, 2024

Keith Schulte Obituary

Arthur Keith Schulte was born two months prematurely on January 15, 1933 in Topeka, Kansas to Arthur and Cora (Gookins) Schulte. He was the youngest of three boys. Keith grew up in Topeka. He entered the Army in 1954 and served in France for 18 months as a sanitation inspector. After returning to Topeka,...

Dec 17, 2024

Wayne McCurdy, 83, of Hill City, SD/Weatherford, TX; passed away December 17, 2024, in Custer, SD.  Wayne was born December 11, 1941, in Cumberland, IA, to George and Alma (Aldag) McCurdy.  He attended country school and graduated from C&M in Cumberland, IA.  Wayne was a machinist at Sunstrand Aviation and Coors in Golden, CO.

Wayne's hobbies included...

Dec 15, 2024

Ruth Kujawski Memorial Folder

Ruth Anne Kujawski, of Custer, SD, born August 24th, 1953, went to be with the Lord, December 15th, 2024. Ruth was born in Oakland, CA to Clarence and Imogene Campbell.  She was the youngest of three and had a genuine love for life and people.

Ruth married the love of her life, Russell...

Dec 14, 2024

Loyd Nielson, born January 20th, 1945, in Limon, Colorado to Arthur and Margaret Nielson. Loyd passed away December 14th, 2024, at the William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home. Loyd's life was a testament to faith, service, and devotion to the church and community.

After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver, Colorado in 1963, Loyd...

Dec 9, 2024

OBITUARY FOR

ERVIN GOLDAMMER

Ervin Edward Goldammer was born on December 30, 1927 to Louie and Martha (nee Olawsky) Goldammer.  He farmed from a young age on his parent's and uncle and aunt's farms.  He married Ella Gocken on September 5, 1948.  He continued to farm northwest of Mitchell for many years, retiring and moving...

Dec 7, 2024

Memorial services will be held 10:00  a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025, at Living Outreach Church, 25189 US-385, Custer, SD 57730.

Wilma Jean Rhoades, 90, of Custer, SD, passed away December 7, 2024.  Wilma was born in Canyon City, SD, August 2, 1934, to William and Violet Cutler.

Wilma graduated from Lead High School in 1952.  ...

Dec 5, 2024

On April 24, 1943, Louie and Priscilla Matthesen and daughter, Virginia were blessed with baby Larry Dean Matthesen. He was later joined by his brother, Craig Reid Matthesen.

From elementary school to obtaining a Masters degree, Larry attended school in Chadron, Nebraska.  Larry served as his class president from seventh to tenth grade.  He also earned his...