Custer County Chronicle

Joyce Baker

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 9:58am

Joyce Belle Severson Barker (Stish) was born May 8, 1922, and at the age of 100 she went to join her beloved husband, Dallas A. Barker, on his birthday Jan 11, 2023.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer, S.D.

Louella Peterson

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 9:47am

Louella Edna Peterson was born in Ridge, Mont., and moved to Newcastle, Wyo., where she graduated high school in 1963.
After high school she attend business college in Rapid City, S.D.
While she was at a dance in the Spencer Hall she met Ervin Peterson. Ervin fell for her because she was as country as him. On Oct. 18, 1967, Lou and Ervin married in Newcastle. The couple had three children— Gary, Brett and Chad.

Joyce Naugle

Published by admin on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 9:47am

Joyce E. Naugle was born Nov. 22, 1939, in New Underwood, S.D., to Herman and Clara (Wiley) Zaugg.  
After graduating high school she attended beauty school. Joyce and Bob Naugle were married in 1958 and they had four great kids—Dan, Patty,  Darcy and Tom.

Necrology 2022

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 9:22am

LaFave, Daniel, 58, Kenosha, Wis., died Jan. 7.
McBride, Dorothy, 91, Hot Springs, died Jan. 13.
Kern, Hayley, 36, Hot Springs, Jan. 14.
Herman, Roland, 90, Hot Springs, died Jan. 15.
Venekamp, Beverly, 87, Fort Collins, Colo., died Jan. 16.
Majewski, Douglas, 73, Ewing, N.J., died Jan. 20.
Buchan, Sally, 76, Custer, died Jan. 26.
Ellerton, Florence, 100, Custer, died Jan. 27.
Perkins, Cal, 79, Custer, died Jan. 28.
Blume, Annamae, 73, Custer, died Jan. 29.
Mahan, Berniece, 77, Custer, died Jan. 29.

Carter Bader

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 9:21am

Carter Warren Bader, 17, of Custer, S.D., went home to his Lord in the early hours of Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Armory in Custer, with Pastor Neil Magnuson officiating. A light lunch will follow at Mt.  Rushmore Brewing Co. in Custer.
Cremation has taken place and Chamberlain McColley’s funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
The Custer High School Class of 2023 will be honorary pallbearers.

Jeri Verchio

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 9:21am

Jeri Verchio was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Elwood and Selma Ferry.
Jeri was an avid reader and enjoyed being outdoors with family, fishing and wildlife watching.
She was best known by her family for quiet strength and her family learned when Jeri spoke, you better listen. She always put her family first and loved preparing everyone’s favorite foods for birthdays and holidays.

Tamara Holtquist

Published by admin on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 9:21am

Tamara Ann Holtquist was born Nov. 1, 1962, in Elbow Lake, Minn., to Dennis McKeehan and Clarice Larson.
She spent many years dedicating her life to raising her children. She had also worked as a CNA in nursing homes serving the elderly, had managed a restaurant in Custer and was a waitress. Tammie spent the remainder of her working years as a self-employed housekeeper cleaning vacation rentals in the Northern Black Hills.

Joshua Kainz

Published by admin on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 9:21am

Joshua John Kainz was born Feb. 18, 1986, to Shawn Kainz and Amy Stotts.
Josh passed away unexpectedly Dec. 6, 2022. He was 32.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, BJ Bublitz; step-grandparent, Dale Herr; step-grandparent, Gene and Patsy Stotts; and other relatives.

Edyth Warne

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2022 - 10:02am

Edyth Rosalee Olson Warne was born March 20, 1922, in Dallas, S.D. She was the fifth child of Anna Victoria Forsberg Olson and Joseph Nathaniel Olson, whose families emigrated to the United States from Sweden.
She married Maynard Leslie Warne Dec. 31, 1949, and they moved to Rapid City, S.D. They built Warne Chemical & Equipment Company where she did the bookkeeping.
She was active in the local Women’s Club and chamber of commerce. They were members of the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church and in their later years attended Bible Fellowship Church.

Sharon Shipley

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2022 - 10:02am

Sharon L. Shipley was born May 24, 1939, to Fred Merle and Agnes M. Hammick in Fort Smith, Ark.
Sharon was a force of nature who cared deeply about her family and her community, living a life of service to others. She was active in business, philanthropy, the arts and politics as well as being a devoted wife, mother, “Nanny” and “Grand Nan” to her family.
She graduated from Fort Smith High School and began dating Earl while in college at the University of Arkansas. They married in July of 1958 and had Kerry in August of 1959 followed by Carl in September of 1960.