Obituaries

Heather Plaisted

Published by admin on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 10:10am

The family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Heather Plaisted on Sept. 17, 2023.
Her parents, Chuck Plaisted and Amy Clarke, invite you to celebrate her life Thursday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Pine Room located in Custer at the library.

Robert Hilton

Published by admin on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 2:52pm

Robert L. Hilton passed away unexpectedly July 19, 2023 while driving his truck through Paul’s Valley, Okla. He was born Sept. 20, 1946.
Services are Saturday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 641 Montgomery St. in Custer.

Friends and family are welcome.
 

Lola Jansen

Published by admin on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 2:49pm

Lola Louise Jansen was born to Chris and Esther Hamann Sept. 15, 1946.  She grew up in Custer, S.D., and graduated from Custer High School in 1964. She met and fell in love with Gene Honomichl  and went onto marry Sept. 19, 1964. To this union they began their journey and welcomed their first child, Cheryl, and later on added one more, Wanda.

James Kor

Published by admin on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 2:49pm

James Roger Kor was born Nov. 9, 1945, in Pierre, S.D. Nine months later his adoptive parents Thomas Jake and Louise (Visker) Kor took him home to their farm north of White, S.D., where he grew up.
After graduating from high school and attending college for several semesters he entered the U.S. Army serving as an artillery surveyor from 1966-68.
Following military service he attended South Dakota State University studying civil engineering and earning a bachelor’s degree. While there he met Rose Mary Coughlin and they married Aug. 28, 1970, in Brookings, S.D.

Matthew Swanson

Published by admin on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 8:52am
Matthew Charles Swanson was born Nov. 14, 1957 in Loveland, Colo., to Charlie and Patty Swanson, the second of five children. 
He grew up ranching, showing cattle, and roping with his dad, brothers and sisters. Matthew attended Big Thompson Elementary School near Masonville, Colo. The family was active in the Buckhorn Presbyterian Church.
When Matthew was 15, the family bought a ranch in Laramie, Wyo.

Dennis Bohr

Published by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 9:54am

Dennis John Bohr was the first baby born  Christmas day in the new Huron (S.D.) Hospital, Dec. 25, 1947. He was the first child born to Donald and Mary (Lusk) Bohr.
He grew up on the family farm and attended all eight grades at Grafton Country School in Miner County, S.D.
He enjoyed trapping and riding his horse, which he sometimes rode to the country school. He was active in 4-H showing horses and cattle.

Patrick Henderson

Published by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 8:52am
Patrick Henderson was born Nov. 17, 1960, in Rapid City, S.D., to Frank and Norma Henderson. He spent his youth on the Henderson Ranch in Hill City, S.D. He forever loved and admired the beauty of the Black Hills.
Patrick first attended Tabor College (Kansas) and later became a graduate of the University of South Dakota where he earned a degree in business administration.

Patrick Henderson

Published by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 8:52am
Patrick Henderson was born Nov. 17, 1960, in Rapid City, S.D., to Frank and Norma Henderson. He spent his youth on the Henderson Ranch in Hill City, S.D. He forever loved and admired the beauty of the Black Hills.
Patrick first attended Tabor College (Kansas) and later became a graduate of the University of South Dakota where he earned a degree in business administration.

Matthew Swanson

Published by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 8:49am
Matthew Charles Swanson of Hill City, S.D., passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. in Omaha Neb., after contracting West Nile virus. 
Matthew is survived by his wife, Becky; sons, Cole Swanson of Spokane Wash., and Cade (Sophie) Swanson of Lingle, Wyo.;  daughters, Jessica (Brett) Simons of Rapid City, S.D., and Mackenzie Swanson of Hill City. Also missing their Papa are grandchildren Audrey Swanson, Landon and Oliver Simons, Truitt and Sterling Swanson. 

Terry Long

Published by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:12am

Terrence Alan Long was born Jan. 6, 1953, in De Smet, S.D. to William “Bill” and Gloria Long (Truman).
Terry graduated from De Smet in 1971. Throughout his high school years Terry excelled in a number of sports including football, baseball, basketball and track and field. Terry continued his football career throughout college. He also played fast pitch softball for years after college. He continued his passion for sports, coaching throughout his life including coaching all three of his sons.