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Obituaries for 2009 as published by the Edgemont Herald-Tribune
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JoAnn C. Bell
JoAnn C. Bell, 69, of Edgemont, SD, passed away December 20, 2009, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
JoAnn is survived by her sons, Michael Alan (Brenda) Bell of Boise, ID; Benjamin Kevin Bell of Elko, NV; David Todd (Denalee) Bell of Boise, ID; three daughters, Christine (Kris) Barker of Las Vegas, NV; Patricia (Dennis) Ward of Ponca City, OK; Brenda Carlson of Alliance, NE; three brothers, Lowell (Elaine) Plooster of Plymouth, MN; Donald (Pat) Plooster of Forest Lake, MN; William (Murse) Plooster of Harrisburg, SD; one sister, Beverly Freimuth of Littleton, CO; fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2009, at the United Church in Edgemont.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, 2009, at the United Church and interment will follow at the Edgemont Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in JoAnn’s name.
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Agnes Jane Scott
Agnes Jane Scott, 96, Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at Castle Manor. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Scott, Peoria, Ariz., and Richard Scott, McDonald, Tenn.; two daughters, Mary Jewett, Edgemont, and Joan Ryan, Las Vegas, Nev.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements have been placed in the hands of McColley's Chapel of the Hills. An online guestbook is available at www.mccolleyschapels.com
Posted by on Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Cecil Lloyd Johnson
Cecil Lloyd Johnson, 70, Hot Springs, died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Graveside rites were held Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Pastor Joe Story officiating. Military honors were provided by the Sturgis Veteran's honor guard.
Cecil was born August 5, 1939, at Modesto, CA, to George and Marjorie (Sisson) Johnson. He grew up in California. Cecil was a truck driver for many years. He married Virginia Lopez in Nevada in 1958. He then entered the service and served in the US Army from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1961.
Cecil worked at a dairy then resumed trucking. Prior to his retirement, he ran a taxi service to transport railroad workers.
He was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Hot Springs and the American Legion in Edgemont. He also volunteered for the Red Cross for many years.
Survivors include two daughters, Bernadine (Richard) Guenthner and Tammy Pierce, all of Edgemont; one brother, Curt Johnson, Edgemont; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three sons, one brother, and one sister.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com
Posted on Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Caroline Fey (Libby) Hatton
Caroline Fey (Libby) Hatton, 81, passed away at her home on Dec. 5, surrounded by friends and family. She was born Dec. 17, 1927, in Chadron, Neb., to Grace (Flickinger) and Fred Libby, long time residents of Custer, S.D. Caroline attended Black Hills State University, obtained her two-year teaching degree, and began a career in education teaching the eighth grade in Edgemont, S.D., at the age of 19. While attending college, she fulfilled one of her dreams by learning to solo fly a plane. She also met David Gibbs Hatton, from Wall, S.D., who had returned from serving in the Army in World War II. They married on Aug. 22, 1948, in Custer at her parents' home. She returned to school and attained a four-year degree in education, and in 1972, she attained a masters degree in library science from Brigham Young University. She and Gibbs both worked as educators at Edgemont, and later moved to Medicine Bow, Wyo., where they completed their careers. Together they had three daughters, Elizabeth, Marjorie, and Cynthia. Caroline was preceded in death by her father, Fred, her mother, Grace, her husband, Gibbs, her sister, Avis (Hespen), and her brother, Fred Libby. She is survived by her daughters, Libby (Bill Phillips), Margie (Ken Johnson) and grandchildren Justin and wife Sarah O'Brien, Austin O'Brien, Autumn O'Brien, and Drew O'Brien, Cyndy (Jim Robinson) and grandchildren Suzanna Robinson and William Robinson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Caroline taught English as a second language to Spanish-speaking parents, taught adult literacy education, began the Custer Garden Club along with her sister, and became a Master Gardener, volunteered at churches, museums, and public libraries. She also loved to quilt, and made numerous baby quilts for friends and family. Her family is grateful to have Frank Leal, LPN as her caregiver and companion during the last few months of her life. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the United Churches in Edgemont, with Pastor Floyd Mills, Pastor Norman Mills and Pastor Bill Comfort officiating. Interment was Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Custer. Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com
Posted on Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Henry Richard Bray
Henry Richard Bray, was born August 13, 1933 in Mitchell, NE to Henry Woodrow and Helen (Drazey) Bray. He worked most of his life as an automobile mechanic.
Henry is survived by his mother Helen Bray, Rapid City, one son, Ricky Bray of Hot Springs; one daughter, Ivagene Maylene of Clay Center, KS; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs with Pastor Matthew Lim officiating. Interment will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Hot Springs.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs. Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Virginia Lynn
Virginia Lynn - Funeral services for Virginia A. Lynn, 86, of Edgemont, will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, October 14th at Worden Chapel in Newcastle with Pastor Mick Bohn officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 14th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Worden Chapel.
Mrs. Lynn died October 8th at Rapid Regional Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Virginia Alice Lynn was born August 26, 1923 in Sheridan, Wyoming the daughter of John and Lucille (Andrews) Henderson. She was the youngest of five children. on October 8, 2009 she passed to join her family and beloved husband Howard. She was dearly loved by her son Jim Lynn and wife Teena of Edgemont, their daughter Tanya and her husband Darrell Harrod and their son Landon James of Wake Forest, North Carolina. Virginia loved her nieces and nephews Barbra (Max) Weekly, Nancy (Calvin) Cutler, Pat (Les) Rendel, Jan Hauf, John Henderson, Walter Henderson and Alan (Patricia) Henderson and their families.
Her father John worked for the railroad in the Newcastle, Cambria and Sheridan areas. He was a building contractor and built their home in Newcastle. Virginia graduated from Newcastle High School. She went to work for the phone company as a telephone operator.
Her brother’s best friend Howard Lynn “took a shine” to Virginia. They were married in Deadwood, South Dakota and ranched on the prairie north of Newcastle. The light of their lives was born, their son Jim. When Howard’s health failed the ranch was sold and the family moved to Newcastle. Virginia cared for her mother and Howard’s parents as well as provided in home childcare for families around Newcastle. After Howard’s death, Virginia worked at Weston County Hospital and Manor as a cook. Always a wonderful baker, Virginia was known for her pies. You knew you were well thought of when she baked a pie for you. Christmas brought the heavenly divinity she created. It was Howard’s favorite. After retirement Virginia enjoyed her family. Helping with shearing or branding meals or family holiday gatherings. one of her favorites was the Winter Picnics with her cousins at Sundance. Her brother Kennith shared her home until his death. In 2008, Virginia moved to Edgemont to be closer to Jim and Teena. Always a quiet gentle person she soon made many new friends. Her wonderful ways and her pies will be missed by family, friends, and especially Jim and Teena’s shearing crew. Virginia was a wonderful lady and the sweetest mom over.
Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Francis "Frank" E. Decker
Francis “Frank” E. Decker, was born July 17, 1950 in Tuxedo Park, New York. Passed away October 4, 2009 at his home in Chadron, Nebraska.
He was married to Lucille Robertson on August 6, 1992. They lived in Edgemont, SD most of their married life. They raised 3 children Matthew Robertson, April Stone and Raymond Robertson.
While he lived in Edgemont he worked for Ranchers Feed and Rayford Horton.
He was an avid animal lover and would take in strays to care for, especially cats.
He was an easy going man and would do anything possible to help anybody that needed his help.
He left to mourn his passing, his ex-wife Lucille Decker, his 2 step sons, Matthew Robertson of Buffalo, Wyoming, Raymond Robertson and his two kids, Faith and Thomas Robertson, step daughter, April Stone, and kids, Bradley, Joseph, Kevin, and Lane, Stacey and Arron Stone of Edgemont. SD He also left many friends to mourn him.
Memorial services were October 13 at the National Cemetery in Sturgis at 11:30 pm.
Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Grace D. Cooksey
Memorial services for Grace Cooksey, 96, will be held at 2:30 pm Friday, September 4th at Worden Chapel with Rev. Delbert Dick of Wheatland officiating. The family prefers memorial contributions to Weston County Health Services Foundation. Worden Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Cooksey died Saturday, August 29th at Weston County Health Services.
Grace was born November 21, 1912 at Jetmore, Kansas the daughter of Eugene and Bertha (David) Dutrow. She was raised in Nebraska where she received her education and taught school. During World War II she worked in civil service and continued working as a bookkeeper the rest of her life. on August 19, 1953 she married John Bennett Cooksey at Rock Springs, WY. In January, 1955 the family moved to Casper, Wyoming where her husband worked for the Wyoming Gas and Oil Commission. He later operated his own flight school where he taught many students to fly.
In 1975 they moved to Newcastle to the family ranch on the Cheyenne River South of Newcastle. Following the death of her husband in 1986 she continued to make her home on the ranch she loved.
Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers, Harry and Eddie and two sisters, Ruth and Beaulah. Surviving her are one son Don Cooksey of the family ranch, two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Gary Davidson
Gary Davidson, 58, passed away August 28, 2009, at his home in Edgemont, SD.
Gary was born January 29, 1951, in Hot Springs, SD to Donald William and Wilma Mae (Mattox) Davidson.
Gary is survived by his mother, Wilma Davidson of Billings, MT; sister, Karen Davidson of Billings; two stepsons, Aaron Cole and Angel Aguire; two stepdaughters, Kennadee Moore and Marissa Moen.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Raymond, and grandparents.
No services will be held per Gary’s request.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs. Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Jimmie Dalton Holbrook
Jimmie Dalton Holbrook, age 87, of Edgemont, SD, passed away August 18, 2009, at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD.
Jimmie was born November 21, 1921, in Memphis TX, to Jim and Birdie Mae (Woods) Holbrook.
He proudly served in and retired from the United States Air Force, where he served during World War II and the Korean War until his retirement in 1966. In 1950 he married Minnie Bell Swiney and they moved to Edgemont in 1979. Jimmie was a Mason and member of the VFW and he worked at the Shrine Circus and rode the go-carts in parades for the Masons.
He is survived by his two daughters, Patricia and husband, Russell Raby of Edgemont, SD; Billy Sue and husband, Jim, Gallespie of Beverly Hills, FL; six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Marilyn Muhm
Marilyn Kay Muhm, 66, Edgemont, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Edward Muhm Sr., Edgemont; three sons, Edward Muhm Jr., Rapid City, Tom Muhm, Sioux Falls, and Bill Muhm, Rapid City; three sisters, Lorraine Tomayzk, Kettle River, Minn., Irene Castro, Shingle Town, Calif., and Alvina Rocha, Kansas City, Kan.; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are with Kirk Funeral Home of Rapid City: there will be private family services only.
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009
David Henderson
David Charles Henderson, was born on August 11th, 1947 in Hot Springs, SD to Leona Bayne Henderson and Samuel Charles Henderson. At the age of 4, he moved with his mother, brother George, and stepfather Richard Miller to the Miller Ranch north of Edgemont, SD. The boys grew up working on the ranch, along with their sister Susan, and came to know many friends and neighbors in that area which included the Runges, Petersons, Dodsons, Andersons, Standens, Putnams, and Darrows. They were very active in 4-H and attended school at the Marietta Schoolhouse and Edgemont Elementary and High Schools. At the age of 15, David moved to Edgemont and went to work for Kenny Helsel and Frank Gilkey, working his way through high school. During this time, he became very close to the Jack Kane family, who lived directly across the street and operated the Kane Implement business. David graduated from Edgemont High School in 1965 and moved to Las Cruces, NM to attend college and be closer to his father “Chuck”, his wife Roberta, and their children Kathy, Karen, and Sam.
Later in the summer of 1965, David returned to Edgemont to be closer to his longtime high school sweetheart and future wife, Jane Ann Wing. David and Jane Ann were married on August 13th, 1967, and to this marriage two sons were born: John Wayne and Jeremy David. David worked at the uranium mines as a heavy equipment operator. After an accident at the mine in 1968, which caused him to check into the hospital, he was diagnosed with diabetes. That was the beginning of a lifelong struggle with the disease that would eventually claim his life.
David and Jane Ann resided in Edgemont for nearly all of their lives. David worked for Lackey Machine Products in Igloo, SD until he started with the Burlington Northern Railroad as a track laborer and welder where he worked for nearly 30 years. David also served on the Edgemont Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter, chief, and honorary member since 1969, a short time with the Edgemont Volunteer Ambulance, and in various other community service positions. Medical issues continued to plague David throughout his entire adult life.
His life was extended through the extreme generosity of three different organ donors for which he and his family are very grateful. In 1995, Duane Wing donated a kidney; in 1998, he received a pancreas from an unknown donor; and on June 3rd, 2009 he received another kidney from Connie Kane Mohrman.
David passed away on August 1st 2009 due to acute pneumonia and respiratory failure. He was preceded in death by his mother Leona Bayne, father Samuel Charles Henderson, brother George Henderson, and sister Susan Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Jane Ann, his two sons, Major (Promotable) John Henderson and Sergeant First Class Jeremy Henderson and their spouses (the former Amy Jo Weber and the former Tina Gustafson), seven grandchildren (Travis, Janae, Luke, Grace, Brittany, Amanda, and Joshua), a brother (Samuel Charles Henderson), two sisters (Kathy Christie and Karen Unruh), and his father’s wife of over 50 years, Roberta Henderson.
People who knew Dave came to appreciate his uncompromising integrity and work ethic. His family is forever grateful to the loving organ donors, extremely professional doctors and nursing staff at the Mayo Clinic, and all the members of the Southern Hills Community for their tremendous support, which extended Dave’s life.
Memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2009 at the United Church in Edgemont with Reverend Floyd Mills, Reverend Norma Mills and Reverend Marion Gray officiating.
A memorial has been established in David’s name to benefit the Edgemont Volunteer Fire Department or the Lion’s Club Park Bridge Project.
Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2009
V. Rick Davids
V. Rick Davids, age 60, of Edgemont, SD formerly of Mitchell, died Friday, June 05, 2009 in Hot Springs, SD. Funeral services were 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 9 at the Will Funeral Chapel with burial in the Kimball Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-7 PM Monday, June 8, at the Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.
Rick was born on July 3, 1948. His parents were Clair “Bill” and Joy (Vaughn) Davids. He attended grade school in Artesian and graduated from Fedora High School in 1966. Rick worked many different jobs for several years before starting work with the Milwaukee and Burlington Northern Railroads in 1969 until retirement 5 years ago. He married Judy Jones on June 5, 1971 in Mitchell and were married for 38 years. In 1976 the couple moved to Edgemont, SD where they resided until his death.
Rick was also the South Dakota Legislative Director for the railroad union for 26 years. He was instrumental in developing the Retirement Bill for many years. After retirement Rick enjoyed much Fedora hunting and fishing including his cabin in Canada.
He is survived by his wife Judy, Edgemont, SD; a daughter Genny Roberts, Miles City, MT; and son John (Megan) Davids, Mitchell, SD and 5 grandsons: Riley, Skylar, Truitt “Bill”, Dante, and Zane. Also 2 brothers; Shane Davids, Fedora, SD and Trace (Kathy) Davids, Crooks,SD; and 1 niece Shanna Davids.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Jaime Lee Miller
Jaime Lee Miller, age 17, of Edgemont, SD passed away Saturday , May 16, 2009 in a car accident south of Edgemont.
Jaime was born in Denver, CO on March 16, 1992 to LaLonnie Roberts and Robert Miller. Jaime attended school in California and Colorado before she moved to Edgemont in 2004 where she attended the 6th through the 8th grade.
She is preceded in death by grandfather Aaron Miller and grandmother Jean Perry.
Survivors include mother, LaLonnie Roberts of Hot Springs, SD, father Robert Miller of Aurora, CO, grandmother Ina Miller of Edgemont, grandparents Walter and Linda Roberts of Sheridan, WY. Siblings include Rebecca Roberts of CO, Aaron Roberts of Afghanistan, Shiloh Miller of Edgemont, BJ Miller of Buffalo Gap, SD and Samantha and Sabrina Miller both of Colorado. Three nephews Kaine, Kollin, and Mason. Two nieces, Kayla and Kamille. She had ten uncles and five aunts and several cousins.
Visitation Services will be held Friday, May 22 at 2:00 pm at McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs. Pastor Morris Nelson officiating.
Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ruth Marie Stewart
Ruth Marie Stewart, age 90, of Edgemont, SD, passed away May 1, 2009 at Custer Regional Senior Care in Custer, SD.
Ruth was born near Tyndall, SD on October 7, 1918 to Elliott and Rosa (Patton) Sell. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1936. She went to Lead, SD where she met and married James D. Stewart, to this union three children were born, Dallas, Douglas and Dorcas. During World War II they lived in many places. In December 1945 they moved to Igloo, SD. In 1965 they moved to Hermiston, OR. Then in 1984 Ruth moved back to Edgemont.
She was preceded in death by six sisters; three brothers; her husband, James; daughter, Dorcas and grandson, Ronald Stewart.
Survivors include two sons, Dallas and wife Lois; Douglas and wife Margaret all of Edgemont; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several step grandchildren and numerous step great grandchildren.
Visitation was Monday evening, May 4, 2009 at McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Edgemont.
Services were held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 5 at United Church in Edgemont with Pastor Floyd Mills and Pastor Norma Mills officiating.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2009 at Pleasant View Cemetery in Stanfield, OR.
A memorial has been established in Ruth’s name to benefit the Edgemont Senior Center.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Edgemont. Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Dick Dibble
Dick Dibble- - Richard Dean Dibble, 78, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at his home. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. Survivors include his wife, Freda Dibble, Edgemont; three daughters, Rea Ann Trotter, Windsor, Colo., Debra Moore, Alliance, Neb., and Carla Trosper, Mount Vernon, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the St. James Parish Center in Edgemont, with the Rev. Marion Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Edgemont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Edgemont Cemetery Board or the Edgemont Museum. McColley's Chapels of the Hills in Edgemont is in charge of arrangements.
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Violet ‘Marie’ Wendt
Violet ‘Marie’ Wendt, 85, passed away April 16, 2009 at her home in Custer, SD. Marie was born August 22, 1923 in Edgemont, SD to Charles and Wilma (Escott) Benson.
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wayne Warren Gow
Wayne Warren Gow, 87, of West Minister, CA, died on February 21, 2009. Wayne was born in South Dakota on October 22, 1921, the youngest of three siblings. He grew up on a farm near Edgemont, not far from the Black Hills, until he graduated form Edgemont High School in 1940 and decided to go west to California.
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Lois A. Finkle
Lois A. Finkle 87, died Sunday, March 29, 2009. Lois Higdon was born Jan. 30, 1922, in Miner County between Salem and Canova to Cleve and Angeline (Robb) Higdon. She married Francis Finkle in 1946. The couple moved to Igloo, where Francis was employed as a civil servant at the Army Ammunition Depot. They were later transferred to Alaska, Okinawa and then to Utah. After he retired they moved back to Igloo. Lois moved to Rapid City in 2000. Lois was a bartender for 30 years at the Victory Bar in Edgemont and she also worked at the Edgemont Herald-Tribune. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Hahn (Otto), Black Hawk; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband; her parents; three sisters; and two brothers. Private family services will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis at a later date. Friends may sign her online guest book at
Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Georgene LeBar
Georgene LeBar, 68 died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in Douglas WY. Funeral services were held Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Gorman Funeral Homes-Converse Chapel in Douglas, Wyo. Interment was in the Douglas Park Cemetery.
Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Robert P. Soske
Robert P. Soske of Edgemont passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was 93 years old.
Robert was born March 21, 1915 on the Soske ranch one mile west of Provo, SD. He was the third child of Albert and Betty Soske. He grew up on the ranch and attended grade school at Provo. He graduated from Edgemont High School in May 1934. He attended Chadron State College before entering the Army in July 1942 where he served until 1946. While in the Army, he served in the Philippines and Australia. After the war, he operated the Soske ranch with his father and his brother, Albert Jr. After their death he became the sole owner and operator. He was active in the Edgemont community as Commander of the American Legion Post, member of the VFW and the DAV. He was also a member of the SD Stockgrowers Association, National Cattlemen’s Association and a lifetime member of the President’s Club at the University of Washington at Seattle. He donated his time and effort to many other organizations. Robert liked the outdoors and to hunt and fish
Later in life, he purchased a home and lived in Edgemont and the last several years had resided at the Cactus Hills Retirement Community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Betty, his sister Evelyn Bell, brothers, Stanley and Albert Jr. Robert is survived by his nephew, Gary Soske of Kansas City, Missouri and several Soske cousins.
Graveside services were held for Robert at the Black Hills National Cemetery on Thursday, March 12. Memorial services were held at Cactus Hills Retirement Community on Monday, March 15.
Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Harold Eugene Witte
Harold Eugene Witte, age 58, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009 at his home in Edgemont, SD.
Harold was born November 1, 1950 in Hahira, GA to Earl and Bertha (Williams) Witte. He graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1968. In 1969 he attended Western Dakota Technical School. Harold entered the United States Navy in 1970, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1988. He met and married Esperanza M. Cancio, his wife of 35 years, in 1973 while at the US Naval Base in Olongapo City, Philippines.
Survivors include his wife, Esperanza of Edgemont; son, Jesse Christian Witte of Warren, MI; two daughters, Christina Chelak of Burlington, VT; Jennifer Lee Anop of Virginia Beach, VA; four brothers, Thomas (Colleen) Witte of Missouri City, TX; Steven (Nancy) Witte of Elizabeth, CO; Paul ( Theresa) Witte of Rapid City, SD; Rusty (Hope) Witte of Hot Springs, SD; one sister, Joyce (Larry) Williamson of Piedmont, SD; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wake services will be held from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2009 at St. James Catholic Church in Edgemont.
Memorial services were March 21, 2009 at St. James Catholic Church. Interment was March 23, 2009 at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD
Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Dale Curtis McBride
Dale Curtis McBride,71, of Edgemont, SD passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Dale was born on September 24, 1937 in Hot Springs, SD to Thurman and Esther (Harrington) McBride. He spent his early years living at the Black Hills Army Depot in Igloo, SD where his father worked. He graduated in 1956 from the Edgemont High School. In 1958, Dale joined the United States Army.
on June 29, 1958 he married Beverly Reutter. Dale was stationed in Germany, where in 1960, their first child, John, was born. In 1961, Dale and Beverly returned to Edgemont where they had two more children, Deadra in 1964 and Jim in 1966. Dale worked for Burlington Northern Railroad from 1965 until his retirement in 1998. He has been a member of the Edgemont Masonic Lodge since 1999 and spent his summers working at the 1880 Train in Hill City from 2002 thru 2008.
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Lloyd O’Brien
Lloyd O’Brien, 75, of Edgemont died on March 10, 2009. He was born on July 12, 1933. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce O’Brien.
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Nadine Booton
Nadine Althea Booton, age 78, of Edgemont, SD, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Castle Manor Nursing Home in Hot Springs, SD.
Nadine was born September 11, 1930 in Seattle, WA to Clyde and Helen (Ames) Marlatt. She was married to Glen Booton, Sr. for 28 years. She worked and supervised brain damaged children in Hillsboro, OR. Nadine took great care of her family and friends. She loved to teach people how to knit and crochet and loved learning new hobbies.
Nadine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Shane Porter, of Edgemont and six grandchildren.
Memorial services were Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the Cactus Hills Retirement Home in Edgemont with Rev. Marion Gray officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
A memorial has been established in Nadine’s name to benefit Cactus Hills Retirement Community.
Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Ronda Jane Wardell
Ronda Jane Wardell, age 47, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at her home in Edgemont, SD.
Ronda is survived by three sons, Jerome Dubiak of Pleasant Grove, UT; Harry Dubiak of Dubois, WY; Norman “Bernie” Wardell of Riverton, WY; mother, Nancy Antaya of Lewisville, TX; four sisters, Johanna Antaya of Marion, IL; Kathy Lynn Yogle of Madisonville, TN; Kelly Lynn Bogart of Taylor, MI; Carol Ann Golden of Lewisville, TX; and six grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley’s Chapel of the Hills. Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Posted by on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Norah Taylor Spohr
Norah Taylor Spohr, 95, Norah Elizabeth Taylor was born July 27, 1913 in Marsland, NE to George and Nettie (LaBounty) Taylor. When she was very young, the family moved to a homestead north of Edgemont, SD. Norah went to school at a country school and graduated from Edgemont High School in 1931. From there she went on to Spearfish Teachers College and then taught country school southeast of Edgemont for a short time. During the war she worked handing out ration cards and then worked at the Black Hills Ordnance Depot. When the depot closed she continued to work with the Civil Service until she retired. Norah then worked at Highley’s Drug Store in Edgemont until she was needed to take care of her mother until her death.
Norah and her husband, Jesse (Bus) Spohr were married late in life. He precedes her in death. She is survived by her nephew, Roy Standen, and her niece, Gracie Standen Marty; and by many nieces and nephews.
Norah died February 9, 2009 at the Castle Manor Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at McColley’s Chapel of the Hills on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Mary Aune Lehman
Mary Aune Lehman, 80 formerly of Edgemont, SD died February 4, 2009 at her home located in Mountain Home outside of Laramie, WY.
Mary was born in Courtney, ND July 5, 1928 to Frank and Mary (Wittling) Gurski.
She was a volunteer at Hot Springs V.A. Center with over 6,000 hours, member of
95th Infantry Division Association for 59 yrs. 48 yrs with the VFW Auxiliary, 58 yrs American Legion Auxiliary, Life Member of DAV Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Survivors include daughter Janis (Steven) Taffe, Laramie, WY, grandsons Zach (Bridget) Franzen, Rapid City, SD and Steve (Brandee) Taffe, Minatare, NE, and two great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband of 56 yrs Harry W. Lehman and son Harry W. Lehman, Jr.
Burial: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD
Condolences can be sent to 4062 HWY 230, Laramie, WY 82070
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Emma Logan
Emma Blanche Logan, 96, of Rifle, CO, and formerly of Edgemont, SD, passed away February 5, 2009 at the E. Dene Moore Care Center in Rifle, CO.
Emma was born February 20, 1912 in Sundance, WY to Jacob and Lena (Schaffer) Ledogar.
Our Aunt Emma was a very loving, caring lady; she was full of compassion for everyone. She loved talking with new people and was very interested and curious about everyone and everywhere. She lived a full and interesting life, was able to realize her dream a number of years ago and visit France and Germany, the homes of her parents, Lena and Jacob. She still corresponded with relatives in both countries, yet had to have their letters translated, which she found very enjoyable.
Emma loved her years teaching children. She spent many years in the “Bay Area” teaching in Richmond, CA. Many of her students continued to correspond with her throughout her life. She loved flowers, especially roses and tiger lilies. She loved the Black Hills, Northern CA, Sacramento, fresh baked bread, Thanksgiving turkey dinner, the California State Fair, Jazz festival, and traveling anywhere. She loved children, shopping, buffets, the Cathedral in Sacramento, Deadwood, Reno, Tahoe and yes a slot machine or two. -Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Clayton Wayne "Hank" Sanders
Clayton Wayne "Hank" Sanders, 93, Edgemont, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at Golden Living Center Prairie Hills in Rapid City. Hank was born April 1, 1915, at Quinn, to Theodore "Dutch" and Enid (Lathrop) Sanders. He lived on his parent's farm 10 miles west of Custer, until 1937 when he went to Richfield, ID. He went into the Army in 1941 and served in Italy. He received his honorable discharge in 1945 and settled in California near the Los Angeles area. Hank met and married Margaret Cox at Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 23, 1945. He worked for the Ford Motor Company for several years. In 1980, they decided that California was just getting too crowded, so the couple moved to South Dakota. They first settled on his brother Clifford's ranch near Enning, and later moved to Edgemont. He is survived by one brother, Mike Sanders, Sun City, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1994, four brothers and four sisters. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 9, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Burial with military honors was at Black Hills National Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Central Meade County Community Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Luella Edna Ludington
Luella Edna Ludington, 75, Edgemont, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Custer Regional Senior Care. Survivors include two sons, Donald Kunce, Hot Springs, and Herb Kunce, Prescott Valley, Ariz.; a daughter, Kathy Belvins, Gurnsey, Wyo.; three sisters, three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Kinkade Funeral Chapel of Sturgis is in charge of arrangements.
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009