Obituaries

Jeanette Carlin

Published by admin on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 9:32am

Jeanette Ursula Carlin was born Sept. 9, 1952, to Patrick Carlin and Mary Opal (Rapp) Carlin.
Shortly after her first grade at Emery, S.D., her family moved to Rapid Valley five miles east of Rapid City, S.D., where she attended elementary school, then high school graduating in 1971.
She married Jerry Edwards Nov. 27, 1971, and to this union two children were born—Jason Dean Edwards and Julie Ann Edwards.
Her hobbies included drawing, painting, singing, photography, carpentry and studying the Bible.

Jerry Lampert

Published by admin on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 9:30am

Jerry Jack Lampert, a devoted husband, loving father, and doting grandfather, passed away March 8, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born in Custer, S.D., Jan. 5, 1943, to parents Jack and Dorothy Lampert, Jerry lived a life defined by integrity, service and unwavering dedication to his family.

Wilma Rhoades

Published by admin on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 9:29am

Wilma Jean Rhoades, 90, of Custer, S.D., passed away Dec. 7, 2024.  
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 4 at Living Outreach Church, 25189 US-385, Custer, SD 57730.
Arrangements have  been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer, SD.

Julie Smith

Published by admin on Wed, 03/12/2025 - 12:46pm

Julie May Parlin was born Sept. 29, 1953, at Lutheran Hospital in Hot Springs, S.D., to Darrell Joseph Parlin and Helen Ruth McKenzie Parlin. The younger child and only daughter, she completed the family, joining older brother Tom.  She was baptized at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Custer, S.D., Dec. 15, 1957, and remained a lifelong member.

Anjanette Maxfield

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2025 - 4:13pm

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anjanette “Angie” Marie (Winkle) Maxfield, a beloved soul whose light touched the lives of everyone she encountered.
Angie peacefully departed this world Jan. 27, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and an unyielding zest for life that will forever be cherished.

Duane Gaulke

Published by admin on Wed, 02/12/2025 - 4:12pm

Duane Edgar Gaulke, 84, of Hill City, S.D., passed away Feb. 2, 2025, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, S.D.
Duane is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Duane Jr. “DJ” Gaulke; daughter, Jill Castle; grandchildren, Jackson Caffee, Westin Gaulke and Kaia Castle; brother, David (Judy) Gaulke; sister, Alice Crater;  and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer, S.D.

Harold Flack

Published by admin on Wed, 02/05/2025 - 9:39am

Harold F. Flack was born July 13, 1938, in Milbank, S.D., to Wesley W. Flack and Harmina H. Broekema-Flack.   
Harold married his love Arlene M. Carroll Jan. 1, 1957, in Custer, S.D.  They just celebrated their 68th anniversary! To this marriage, three children were born:  Arlene Elaine, Howard Floyd and Alan Wesley.

Lawrence Ventling II

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 9:58am

Lawrence Mathis Ventling II was born to Lawrence and Anna Larson Ventling in Hot Springs, S.D.,  April 7, 1941. He weighed just over two pounds at birth and was brought home to Pringle, S.D., in a shoebox. His parents incubated him in the bread warmer above the wood stove to keep him warm.

Nancy Barker

Published by admin on Wed, 01/15/2025 - 3:11pm

Nature lover, Artist, Cowgirl, Activist and self-described “Hiker-chick,” Nancy Barker, went on the ultimate solo adventure after a short illness Jan. 5, 2025, leaving this earthly realm and crossing into the great unknown.

Rhea Plaisted

Published by admin on Wed, 01/15/2025 - 3:09pm

Rhea Nartez (Hendrickson) Plaisted was born Jan. 8, 1977, in Rapid City, S.D.
Rhea grew up in Custer, S.D., and graduated high school from Custer in 1995. She pursued a secondary education graduating from National American University as a paralegal. She settled in Arizona as she was fond of the warmer weather. She was a very organized and extremely motivated woman and took her career extremely serious.
She had a passion for motorcycles, tattoos and concerts.
Rhea passed away Dec. 30, 2024, unexpectedly at her home in Mesa, Ariz. She was 47.