Obituary Listing

Feb 26, 2025

Andreas 'Andy' Timmins, 64, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away February 26, 2025, at his home in Hot Springs.  Andy was born February 7, 1961, in Mannheim, Germany.  When he was 3 years old his family moved to Dearborn, MI and he moved to Hot Springs in 2004.   He worked for Fall River County until his retirement in 2016. ...

Feb 24, 2025

Johnny (John) Ray Baldwin June 10, 1954 – February 24, 2025

John Ray Baldwin, 70, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Río Negro, Colombia, following a brief illness.

John was born on June 10, 1954, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Lee and Margery (Brendmoen) Baldwin. He was raised in Custer as the fourth...

Feb 23, 2025

Glenda Dawn Williamson, 71, passed away at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD, on February 23, 2025.

Glenda was raised in Hot Springs and graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1972. She worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for nearly 20 years before retiring after suffering two strokes.

She was preceded in death...

Feb 16, 2025

Patricia Ann Dalton, age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital on February 16, 2025.

Patricia was born in a small log cabin on August 8, 1937, on the outskirts of Hot Springs, SD, to her parents, Kathryn (Bagley) and Earl Chilson. "Patty," as her mother lovingly...

Feb 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carl William Atchley

March 1, 1942 – February 12, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Carl William Atchley, who left this world peacefully at home on February 12, 2025. He was a devoted father, a proud Air Force veteran, and a man of unwavering integrity who...

Feb 2, 2025

Duane Edgar Gaulke, 84, of Hill City, SD, passed away February 2, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Duane was born June 4, 1940, to Edgar ("Bud") and Gladys (Nelson) Gaulke in Chamberlain, SD. He grew up on a family farm near Gann Valley, SD, with his brother, David, and sister, Alice.  His grandparents,...

Jan 28, 2025

Judith Garland Wright

June 19, 1986 - January 28, 2025

Judith Garland Wright, 38, of Hot Springs succumbed to injuries from a car accident on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Garland was born June 19, 1986 to Terry And Leanne DeRouchey at Darnall Army Hospital, Ft. Hood, Texas. As a child of a career...

Jan 28, 2025

Patricia (Patty) A. Hauk, 68, of Hot Springs, SD passed away January 28, 2025. She was born in Saint Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD on December 4,1956, to Donald and Lucille Stacey. She attended school in Bradley and Clark, South Dakota.

Patricia married Roger Hauk on June 24, 1973 in Wall, South Dakota. They traveled to Germany...

Jan 26, 2025

Jacklyn Dean Martin "Jackie" passed away on January 26th 2025. She was born in Rapid City, SD, March 5, 1942 to Willa "Billie" and Harry Ohrtman.

She graduated from Rapid City High School and was married to Charles Martin "Chuck", shortly after she graduated. She and Chuck went on to have three children. They moved to Colorado...

Jan 26, 2025

Gary Cyril Zieglmeier

September 24, 1953 – January 26, 2025

Gary Zieglmeier lost a long, hard fought battle with cancer on January 26, 2025, at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center with his wife and daughter by his side.

Gary was born in St. Cloud on September 24, 1953, to Ted Zieglmeier and...

Jan 24, 2025

Our brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Lance Schreter, passed away suddenly as his home in Hot Springs, SD, on Friday, January 24, 2025.

His beautiful and stubborn spirt will be missed and remembered.  Be at peace and soar with the angels, we love you!

Jan 23, 2025

Elaine M. Wolff, 91, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025.

Elaine was born March 30, 1933, in Lemmon, SD to Arie and Emma (Aman) Cook.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda O'Donnell of Keldron, SD; Barb Hoff of Hot Springs, SD; Michele Rickenbach of Chadron, NE; grandchildren, Heather; Kerry;...

Jan 23, 2025

With great sadness we announce that Eddie Dean Hunter, at the age of 88,  passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025.  Eddie was born in Sisseton, SD, March 8, 1936.

Eddie graduated from High School in 1959, from Peever, SD.  Eddie served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1958 to 1960.  After his honorable discharge he married Elaine...

Jan 23, 2025

Carl Zimiga was born July 1, 1954, in Pine Ridge, SD, to James and Grace (Hawkins) Zimiga. he grew up in Edgemont with his six brothers and sisters. Carl, 70, died at home on January 23, 2025.

He is survived by his two sons, David Zimiga, Justin Zimiga, one daughter Nevaeh Zimiga all of Edgemont; three granddaughters,...

Jan 19, 2025

Obituary for Lawrence Mathis Ventling II

Lawrence Mathis Ventling II died in the early morning hours of January 19, 2025, in Rapid City.  Born to Lawrence and Anna Larson Ventling in Hot Springs, SD on April 7th, 1941, Lawrence weighed just over two pounds at birth and was brought home to Pringle in a shoebox. His parents...

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...