Obituary Listing

Jul 11, 2026

Melvin Kenneth “Kenny” Kainz of Custer, SD, passed away peacefully at Monument Hospital in Custer, SD on July 11, 2026. Kenny was born August 4, 1937, near Pierz, MN at home to Vernon and Vernie Kainz. He grew up with his 4 sisters (Gladys, Gayle, Grace and Vera) and his 2 brothers (Richard and Dean). He and his siblings helped...

Jul 11, 2026

Ronald Joseph Bergen, 80, of Hot Springs SD was born July 8, 1946, in Pine Ridge, SD. He passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at the State Veteran's Home in Hot Springs, SD.

After graduating from Hot Springs High School in 1965 he voluntarily went to Vietnam and served two tours in the U.S. Army and one tour in the...

Jul 10, 2026

It is with great sadness that the Family of Brad Pickerill announce that he left us on July 10, 2026, at the age of 58. He was a noble, kind and generous person, always trying to cope with his lifetime of health challenges with humor and grace.

The kindness and loving care of Brad by the staff at Pioneer Manor was...

Jul 5, 2026

Adam Wayne Hadlock,33, Custer, South Dakota, passed away in Rapid City on Sunday, July 5, 2026, due to a medical condition.

Adam was born on May 16, 1993, in Custer, South Dakota, the son of Jennifer and Dusty.

He attended the Custer School District and graduated with the class of 2011. Adam grew up alongside his uncle Jerad; his brothers, Cody and...

Jul 5, 2026

The family of Duane A. McClure is deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 5, 2026. Born on August 8, 1947 in Hot Springs. Duane lived an amazing full and remarkable life. He touched the hearts of everyone he met through his sense of humor, genuineness and grit. He was proceeded in death by the love of his life,...

Jul 4, 2026

Jennie Marie Dooley, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, was born on November 25th, 1945 at the family farm near Oldham, SD to Edward and Allie Becker. She attended a country school with her siblings until 5th grade and graduated from Oldham High School. Jennie moved around a bit until landing in Custer, SD, where she raised her three sons,...

Jun 30, 2026

Nichlous "Nick" Joseph Bogner was born on May 13, 1932, to Nicholas A. and Rose F. (Janzing) Bogner in Oelrichs, SD.

Nick was born to two homesteaders into the heart of the Great Depression. His education began in a one-room prairie school. His formal education ended during his freshman year in high school as his father fell ill and his help...

Jun 29, 2026

Fredrick Leon Gray

Fredrick Leon Gray, 91, of Custer, South Dakota, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 29, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Fredrick Gray, Sr. and Hazel Elgin.

Fred accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior on March 21, 1993, and was baptized on March 28, 1993. His faith became...

Jun 29, 2026

Sunny Reeves

Carol Dagmar “Sunny” Sundstrom Reeves passed away peacefully at Heritage Place Assisted Living in Rapid City, SD on the morning of June 29, 2026 after a long battle with declining health. She was loved and will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Sunny was born June 19, 1934 in Waban near Newton just outside of Boston,...

Jun 27, 2026

Carol Jean (Nelson) Weiss, 79, of Rapid City, SD, passed away June 27, 2026. Carol was born June 4, 1947, in the Lutheran Hospital in Hot Springs, SD, to Vannice and Katy (Marty) Nelson. She grew up on a ranch in Minnekahta Valley and graduated from Hot Springs High School. She married Richard Weiss June 27, 1965.

Carol loved ranching and...

Jun 25, 2026

Frances Eileen Cortez Stokes, 83, passed away June 25, 2026. Frances, a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, was born on September 15, 1942, in Greybull, Wyoming, to Francisco Cortez and Emma Grace Usher. The oldest of three girls, Frances grew up in Greybull, Wyoming, attending all 12 years of school there and graduating in 1960. She was a proud...

Jun 22, 2026

Charles Earl “Chuck” Bacon

Charles Earl “Chuck” Bacon, 73, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026.

Chuck was born on December 8, 1952, in Redfield, South Dakota, to George and Mavis Bacon. He attended Redfield Public Schools and graduated with the Redfield High School Class of 1971.

Growing up in Redfield, Chuck quickly earned a reputation for being adventurous, independent, and full of...

Jun 15, 2026

Arnold Peter Hald, known best as “Pete”, 93, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, passed away on June 15, 2026. 

Pete was born in 1932, fifteen miles west of Oelrichs, SD to Carl and Sara Hald. He was drafted into the Army during the Korean War, serving from 1953 to 1955, much of that time spent in Germany. After the Army he...

Jun 13, 2026

James Albert Williams passed away peacefully, on June 13, 2026, at his home on his ranch east of Buffalo Gap, SD, surrounded by his family. He died from complications of cancer. He was under the care of Stillwater Hospice of SD with special care from nurse Connie.

James was born in Hot Springs, SD, to parents, Albert and Mary B. Williams,...

Jun 12, 2026

Jun 5, 2026

Mary Kay Nabholz

Mary Catherine Nabholz passed away June 5th, 2026, at the Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD. Mary K. was born to Charles Owens and Anna Marie Allen on May 1st, 1931, in Hinton, W. Va. Married Roland Paul Nabholz on February 17th, 1956, and to this union a son, Roland Paul Nabholz Jr., was born. Paul...

May 31, 2026

Violet Mae Keller Salles was born November 30, 1938, in Dallas, SD, to James and Minnie Keller and she passed away at her home on May 31, 2026. She moved to Hot Springs during her senior year of high school graduating in 1957.

Violet met the love of her life, Carl “Sonny” Salles. They were married April 18, 1958, at Bethesda...

May 31, 2026

Janis Williams Schnose

September 2, 1937 – May 31, 2026

Janis Williams Schnose, 88, of Hot Springs, SD, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2026. Her unwavering faith and quiet grace were a beacon of light to all who knew her.

Born on September 2, 1937, Janis was the beloved daughter of Leon and Madge Williams. She...

May 28, 2026

Elaine Faye (Ritchie) Emery, 91, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Monument Health hospital in Custer, SD surrounded by her family and friends.

Elaine was born at the Homestake Hospital in Lead, SD on January 8, 1935, to Walter J. Ritchie and Hazel S. (Keffeler) Ritchie. She attended elementary school at Saint Patrick’s Catholic School, then attended Lead High School, graduating...

May 26, 2026

Amy Francis (Holbach) Welch, 99, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away May 26, 2026, in Hot Springs. She was born July 26, 1926, to parents William and Inga (Goff) Holbach. She was the beloved wife of Cliff who is deceased. She raised two boys, Tommy, who predeceased her and Gregg from Fort Worth, TX who survives her. She was a...