Custer County Chronicle

Marsha Savery

Published by admin on Thu, 11/11/2021 - 8:56am

Marsha M. Savery was born Nov. 18, 1948, to John and Rose (Merman) Amrine in Salida, Colo. Marsha spent her lifetime studying and teaching the Bible.
Marsha, of Custer, S.D., passed away Nov. 5, 2021, at Monument Health Rapid City (S.D.) Hospital. She was 72.

Lee Lampert

Published by admin on Thu, 11/04/2021 - 9:21am

Lee Suzanne Lampert  (Wells) was born Oct. 17, 1946, to Leroy and Betty Wells. She was the oldest of five children, Lucia, Kay (Randy), Ted (Judy) and Casey (Josie).
For nearly 40 years she has worked as a beloved chocolatier making handmade gourmet chocolates. She opened her own business in Custer in 2001.

Dean Niemann

Published by admin on Thu, 10/28/2021 - 8:51am

Dean Carl Niemann, Retired USN ETC, was born in Windom, Minn., Feb. 17, 1944. After graduating Rapid City (S.D.) High School he joined the U.S. Navy.  He served our great country for 21 years in the Navy traveling the world, experiencing 52 countries. He then spent another 23 years in service through the Department of Defense.
Some of Dean’s fondest memories were hunting in Maine and being a cowboy on the Flying V Ranch in Hermosa, S.D. He had a great love for the Black Hills and for his family.
Dean passed away Oct. 18, 2021, at home, in Hot Springs, S.D. He was 77.  

Alberta Schneider

Published by admin on Thu, 10/21/2021 - 9:34am

Alberta L. “Bert” Libolt was born Feb. 9, 1926, to James M. and Cecile E. (Meacham) Libolt, on the family farm in Cherokee County, Iowa. As she was the youngest of nine children and three years younger than the next oldest sibling, her initials - A.L.L. - were most appropriate.  

Robert Kothe

Published by admin on Thu, 10/21/2021 - 9:33am

Robert “Bob” Erling Kothe was born Feb. 14, 1941, to Martin and Grace (Seibert) Kothe, in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Kothe family relocated to Custer, S.D., when Bob was just 4 years old. He attended school in Custer and graduated in 1959. He went on to further his education at the Yankton (S.D.) College and University of South Dakota where he was a member of the ROTC.

Blaine Foss

Published by admin on Thu, 10/21/2021 - 9:33am

Blaine Foss, long time resident of Custer, S.D., passed away Oct. 15, 2021, in Palm Desert, Calif., due to complications from leukemia. He was 72.
Blaine (birth name A.B. Clark, III) was born Aug. 26, 1949, to A.B. Clark, Jr. and Phyllis Loraine Graham in Mattoon, Ill.

Karen Knapp

Published by admin on Thu, 10/21/2021 - 9:32am

Karen Rae Knapp was born Oct. 26, 1946, to William and Erma (Mitchell) Gould in Custer, S.D.  They had two children, Karen and Sandra.   
Karen grew up in Custer and graduated from Custer High School in 1965. She married Ken Barfoot June 18, 1965, and they lived in Hill City, S.D. They welcomed daughter, Lana Rae, in 1967.
The family moved to Custer in 1969, where she worked at the family-owned jewelry store. In 1985 Karen moved to Rapid City, S.D., and worked for BH Ammunition.

Janice Bugenhagen

Published by admin on Thu, 10/21/2021 - 9:27am

On Friday, October 15th, 2021, Janice (Jan) Elaine Bugenhagen, loving wife and mother of four energetic boys, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at Clarkson Health Care surrounded by family.
She was born October 15th, 1938 to Noel and Lucille Abbott in Harrisburg, South Dakota.

Ted Bryant

Published by admin on Thu, 10/14/2021 - 9:13am

Ted Michael Bryant was born Dec. 22, 1958, to Frank and Doris Bryant. He had four siblings Paul, Phyllis, Curt and Shirley.
Ted was known for his quick smile, laid back fun-loving personality and great sense of humor.
Throughout his childhood growing up in Custer, S.D., Ted developed a passion for athletics. He excelled in football, basketball and golf.

Darrell Harkin

Published by admin on Thu, 10/14/2021 - 9:13am

Darrell Harkin was born Oct. 26, 1939, to Loyal and Rose (Burke) Harkin in Archer, Iowa. He grew up on the farm in Henry, S.D. Darrell served in the military in the South Dakota Army National Guard. He also worked in road construction before becoming his lifelong dream of being a rancher.
Darrell passed away Oct. 3 at his home surrounded by family in Hermosa, S.D. He was 81.
A time of celebration and sharing was held Oct. 7 at the Custer County Fairgrounds. Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 8 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hermosa.