David W. Campbell
Sep 24, 2026
David “Dave” Wayne Campbell, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 24th, 2026, following a battle with cancer.
Dave was born on February 2, 1959, in Hawkins, Wisconsin, to Charles and Marian Campbell. He grew up in Hawkins and Ladysmith area with his twin sister, Barbara (Charles), his brother, Paul and his sister, Susan. He graduated from Ladysmith...
David Ross Ludington
Sep 24, 2026
David Ross "Lud" Ludington, 77, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, passed away on September 24, 2026.
Lud was born on August 28, 1949, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Charles Ludington and Virginia Joslin. He was raised in Igloo, South Dakota, and carried with him throughout his life the grit, independence, and straightforward nature that defined the people of western South Dakota.Lud...
Agnes 'Aggy' Baumann
Sep 21, 2026
Agnes Esther (Sogge) Baumann was born May 20, 1963, in Sturgis, SD, to John and Anna Sogge. “Aggy” arrived 6 minutes before her twin brother, Keith and joined other siblings, Laura, Dale and Neil. Home was on a farm near Fruitdale, SD for 6 years before the family moved to Spearfish. Many hours were spent playing football with the boys...
Rudolph 'Jim' Stender
Sep 18, 2026
Rudolph James “Jim” Stender, 91, of Custer, SD, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, in Rapid City, SD.
Jim spent his childhood between Custer and Edgemont, SD. After graduating from Edgemont High School in 1953, he proudly enlisted in the United State Army and was stationed in Germany. Following his military service, Jim returned to Custer where he raised his family...
Bernadette P. Stover
Sep 16, 2026
Bernadette "Bernie" Patricia Stover "Canku Luta Wi" was born September 17, 1954 to Ben & Evelyn Stover in Alliance, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully September 16, 2026 at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, South Dakota surrounded by her family & friends.
Bernie is survived by her daughter Nikki (Doug) Shaw, granddaughter Harlynn (Nathan) Miller, grandsons Tristian (Jayme) Old Horse...
Betty Jo Nicholls
Sep 14, 2026
Betty Jo Nicholls, 92, of Custer, SD passed away Monday Sept 14, 2026. She was born in Marshall, MO to John William and Elsbeth Bernice Gillam. She was the eldest of 3 girls and one boy. Her father worked for the Corp of Engineers, resulting in numerous moves throughout her childhood. Her most notable years were in the idyllic town...
Robert Roche Bye
Sep 11, 2026
Robert R. (Bob) Bye of Custer, SD boarded the last leg of Life's Railway to Heaven on Friday September 11, 2026. He was welcomed at the station by countless friends and family who arrived before him, none of whom he had ever forgotten. He was 78, but he had lived and loved enough for at least two lifetimes, and those...
Lyle B. Moen
Sep 11, 2026
Lyle Bruce Moen 83 of Hot Springs, SD passed away on September 11, 2026. Lyle was born November 1,1942, in Rugby, ND, to Lawrence and June (Kaldor) Moen. He graduated from Rugby High School, then went on to Forestry School in Bottineau, ND.
On April 2, 1964, Lyle enlisted in the United States Army. While enlisted he got married to Carol...
Brent Timothy Beery
Sep 10, 2026
Brent Timothy “Tim” Beery, 78, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away after a year-long battle with cancer on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Rapid City, SD.
Tim was born in San Diego, CA, to Richard H. Beery and Delphine N. Becht-Ulrickson Beery. He was raised in the San Diego area and graduated from Clairemont High School.
In the 1970’s he moved to...
Dennis Ray Wicks
Sep 10, 2026
Dennis Ray Wicks, 84, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away on September 10, 2026.
Dennis was born on February 28, 1942, in Montrose, South Dakota, to Morris and Ruth Wicks. He grew up on the family farm in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School in 1960. He continued his education at Augustana University before attending medical school at the University...
Richard 'Dick" Knutson
Sep 7, 2026
Richard “Dick” A. Knutson, 83, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away September 7, 2026.
Dick was born October 13, 1942, in NW Minnesota and graduated from Ulen High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1960 and served until his honorable discharge in 1964. He earned an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering from DeVry University in Chicago.
Dick worked for the...
Lillian F. Jensen
Sep 7, 2026
Lillian F. Ritschard, born August 7, 1935, to Albert and Clara Ritschard, took the name of her husband Charles Junior Jensen on February 14th, 1962. She lived a caring long vibrant life of 91 years.
She and husband “Chuck”, owned Chuck’s Super Service in Hot Springs, SD. She lived her entire life in Hot Springs, South Dakota telling many people when...
Lowell Swedlund
Sep 3, 2026
Lowell “Swede” Swedlund, 77, passed away on September 3, 2026 from sepsis and heart complications at Monument Health in Rapid City. He was born on August 10, 1949 in Winner, SD to parents Lyle and Ruth Swedlund where the family lived until 1964 when the Swedlund family moved to Thunder Mountain Ranch in the Black Hills. At school, Swede participated...
John C. Davison
Aug 31, 2026
John C. Davison, 72, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away suddenly at his home.
John was born and raised in Fall River County to Jack and Marlyn Davison. Growing up, he cherished being close to his maternal grandparents in Hot Springs and his paternal grandparents on the family ranch in Smithwick, SD. He attended school across Smithwick, Hot Springs, and Oelrichs,...
Codie Lane Terrill
Aug 28, 2026
Codie Lane Terrill, age 32, passed away on August 27, 2026. Born on May 3, 1994, Codie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Codie is survived by his father, Mike Terrill; his stepfather, Peter Burleigh Sr.; his siblings, Timothy Burleigh (Lindy), Kris Burleigh (Brittany Garza), Andy Burleigh (Sarah), Cassandra (Mason), and Rebecca; and his many nieces...
Barbara Rosemma Bogner
Aug 28, 2026
It has been said that every life is a story. Barbara Rosemma Perreault Bogner's story began when she was born on July 17, 1940, to Albert P. and Viola F. (Galyean) Perreault in Hot Springs, SD. Her life story is one of giving and service to others.
Barb spent her youth on her parents' ranch near Smithwick, South Dakota. She attended...
Dick Porter
Aug 26, 2026
Richard "Dick" Howard Porter
December 21, 1935 – August 26, 2026
Richard "Dick" Howard Porter, a dedicated hard-working rancher and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at the age of 90 and will be truly missed by his loved ones.
Dick was born on December 21, 1935 in Edgemont, SD. He attended all twelve years at Edgemont Schools and...
Gary Alan Carr
Aug 25, 2026
Gary Carr of Custer, SD (originally from Gladwin, Michigan), passed away August 25, 2026, before the world was ready, at the age of 44.
Although his unique light is no longer earth-side, it still glows within all who loved him and the countless lives he touched.
Deuteronomy 15:11: "For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command...
Mary Jane Flyte
Aug 25, 2026
Mary Jane (Rasmussen) Flyte
January 8, 1930 – August 25, 2026
Mary Jane (Rasmussen) Flyte, beloved mother, grandmother, family member, and friend, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 96, while in hospice care in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Mary Jane was born on January 8, 1930, in Oral, South Dakota. She was one of 16 children born to Fred...
Lois Faye Murphy
Aug 12, 2026
Lois Faye Murphy, 80, of Custer, South Dakota, passed away on August 12, 2026.
Lois was born June 26, 1946, in Sayre, Pennsylvania to Andy and Vivian (Cowels) Bidlack joining her brother Wayne. Then, several years later, her younger brother Warren came along and she helped raise him, becoming like a second mother to him. With no sisters, she spent her...
