Custer County Chronicle

Melvin Kainz

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:17pm

Melvin Kenneth “Kenny” Kainz of Custer, S.D., passed away peacefully at Monument Hospital in Custer July 11, 2026. 
Kenny was born Aug. 4, 1937, near Pierz, Minn. at home to Vernon and Vernie Kainz. He grew up with his four sisters (Gladys, Gayle, Grace and Vera) and his two brothers (Richard and Dean). He and his siblings helped his parents run a farm along the Platte River near Pierz.

Chance Dooley

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:17pm

Susan Conlon

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:16pm

Susan “Suzy” Conlon passed into eternal life July 15, 2026. She was born Aug. 31, 1957, in Tracy, Minn., to Curt and Betty Halverson. 
Suzy attended Custer (S.D.) High School, graduating in 1975, and later attended National College of Business in Rapid City, S.D. 

Faye Bebo

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:09pm

Faye M. Bebo passed away June 12, 2026, at Monument Health  Hospital in Custer, S.D.
Faye was born Feb. 6, 1940, to Lester and Theresa Chandler near Aberdeen, S.D. She spent her youth on a farm in Brown County, S.D. 
On Sept. 26, 1958, she married Ronald Bebo in Pierre, S.D, and together they headed to California to find work.

Barrett Michael Bush

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 9:38am
Barrett Michael Bush was born May 9, 2009, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida to Zachary and Bridgette Bush. Barrett spent his earliest years growing up on the water along the beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast. 

Adam Hadlock

Published by admin on Wed, 07/15/2026 - 9:27am

Adam Wayne Hadlock, 33, Custer, S.D., passed away in Rapid City, S.D., Sunday, July 5, 2026, due to a medical condition.
Adam was born May 16, 1993, in Custer, 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 Lucas; and his sister, Sarah.

Jennie Dooley

Published by admin on Wed, 07/15/2026 - 9:25am

Jennie Marie Dooley, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, was born Nov. 25, 1945 at the family farm near Oldham, S.D., to Edward and Allie Becker. 
She attended a country school with her siblings until fifth grade and graduated from Oldham High School.  Jennie moved around a bit until landing in Custer, S.D., where she raised her three sons, who were the light of her life.  She later moved to Pringle, S.D., where she took pride in having the best backyard in the neighborhood.

Linda Nowell

Published by admin on Wed, 07/15/2026 - 9:24am

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Linda Nowell Thursday, July 16, from 12-3 p.m. at the Custer VFW.
Please join us to share memories, laughter, and stories as we honor Linda’s life.
In celebration of Linda’s fun-loving sprit, guests are encouraged to wear their favorite hat in her honor.
We look forward to celebrating Linda with all who knew and loved her.

Carol ‘Sunny’ Reeves

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:08am

Carol Dagmar “Sunny” Sundstrom Reeves passed away peacefully at Heritage Place Assisted Living in Rapid City, S.D., 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, Mass., to Charles Alfred Sundstrom, Jr., and Frances Lucy Carrier.  

Fredrick Gray

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:08am

Fredrick Leon Gray, 91, of Custer, S.D., entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior June 29, 2026.
He was born March 26, 1935, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Fredrick Gray, Sr., and Hazel Elgin.
Fred accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior March 21, 1993, and was baptized on March 28, 1993. His faith became an important part of his life as he faithfully served his church by preaching, teaching Sunday School, participating in mission work and helping build boys’ campuses in Texas and South Dakota.