Custer County Chronicle

Helen Sandberg

Published by admin on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 1:46pm

Helen Lou Sandberg 93, of Custer, S.D., passed into the Lord’s arms Aug. 8, 2026.  
Helen will be missed by her family and friends.  Her daughters say she was the strongest woman they ever met.  In every unforeseen situation she went through, she would always say, it could have been worse, and God will help us through. 
Helen L. Sandberg was born to Langdon and Esther (Howard) Landis  Feb. 3, 1933, at home in Wamblee, S.D.

Charles Goodsell

Published by admin on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 1:45pm

Charles (Chuck) E. Goodsell, age 96, died Aug. 3, 2026 at home in Pringle, S.D., surrounded  by his family. 
Charles was born in Quinn, S.D., to Clarence L. and May E (Mallisch)  Dec. 10, 1929. 
The family moved many places while his father was employed building Air Bases with the WPA. Charles attended school in South Shores, SD and joined the U.S. Navy in 1950. He was  stationed on the USS Tawakoni (ATF-114). He traveled throughout the Pacific on tours of  duty from Honolulu Hawaii to Bikini Atoll, Japan, and Korea. He was honorably discharged  in 1955. 

Edward Himrich

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:38pm

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Edward Aaron Himrich, who departed this life peacefully July 29, 2026, at the age of 92 from late-onset Parkinson’s Disease. His wife and daughter were by his side as he passed away. 
Born Jan. 13, 1934, in Selby, S.D., Ed was the beloved son of Edward and Emily Himrich. He was one of nine children who grew up working on a farm operated by his family.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; several siblings; and his sons, Mark Himrich and Matthew Himrich.  

Betty Benson

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:38pm

Betty Benson, the bookkeeper and baton twirler, nicknamed P-38 Lightning because she could outrun all the boys in high school, passed away from natural causes July 25, 2026, with her family, at Monument Health Hospital in Custer, S.D., at the age of 94. 

William Young

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 12:03pm

William “Bill” H. Young, 85, of Custer, S.D., died July 22, 2026, at his home. 
He was born March 18, 1941 to William and Lorene (Neville) Young in Madison, S.D.  He grew up on a farm in Winfred, S.D., with his brother, Mark.

Gregory Hadlock

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 12:03pm

Gregory Earl Hadlock was born June 25, 1987, in Custer S.D., to Janet Hadlock (Warne) and Raymon Earl Hadlock. 
Gregory went to be with our heavenly father July 22, 2026.
Greg attended school in Custer. He enjoyed writing songs and poems. Greg was an excellent athlete and loved the Broncos.
Greg’s life’s work included being a sawyer, a mason and mining. He was currently working for GJ Holsworth in Rapid City, S.D. He furthered his education by achieving a diploma in fire science and continued working toward a diploma in plumbing.

Stanley Diebel

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:59am

Stanley “Stan” L. Diebel, 78, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Monument Health.
Grateful for having shared his life are his beloved wife of 49 years, Judy Diebel; his daughters, Katie Diebel and Stephanie Diebel; and extended family members and friends.
No services are planned. His full obituary and online guestbook are available at osheimschmidt.com

David Drafahl

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:58am

David Drafahl, 56, of Custer, S.D., passed away July 27, 2026. 
He is survived by his wife, Tina Rogers.   
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer.

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