Duane A. McClure

August 8, 1947 - July 5, 2026 The family of Duane A. McClure is deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 5, 2026.

Ronald Joseph Bergen

July 8, 1946 - July 11 2026 Ronald Joseph Bergen, 80, of Hot Springs, S.D. was born July 8, 1946, in Pine Ridge, S.D.

Carol Jean (Nelson) Weiss

June 4, 1947 – June 27, 2026 Carol Jean (Nelson) Weiss, 79, of Rapid City, S.D., passed away June 27, 2026. Carol was born June 4, 1947, in the Lutheran Hospital in Hot Springs, S.D., to Vannice and Katy (Marty) Nelson.

Ronald James Cork

October 8, 1945 – June 12, 2026 Ronald James Cork, 80, died June 12, 2026. Ron lived a life marked by steady devotion, genuine warmth, and a kindhearted way of making people feel seen and valued.

Nichlous ‘Nick’ Joseph Bogner

May 13, 1932 – June 30, 2026 Nichlous ‘Nick’ Joseph Bogner was born on May 13, 1932, to Nicholas A. and Rose F.

Charles Earl “Chuck” Bacon

December 8, 1952 – June 22, 2026 Charles Earl “Chuck” Bacon, 73, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. Chuck was born on December 8, 1952, in Redfield, South Dakota, to George and Mavis Bacon.

Frances Eileen Cortez Stokes

September 15, 1942 – June 25, 2026 Frances Eileen Cortez Stokes, 83, passed away June 25, 2026. Frances, a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, was born on September 15, 1942, in Greybull, Wyoming, to Francisco Cortez and Emma Grace Usher.

James Albert Williams

July 18, 1937 – June 13, 2026 James Albert Williams passed away peacefully, on June 13, 2026, at his home on his ranch east of Buffalo Gap, S.D., surrounded by his family. He died from complications of cancer.

James ‘JD’ Means

May 16, 1944 – June 18, 2026 James ‘JD’ Means returned his soul to his maker on June 18, 2026. After a battle with cancer, he died peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Arnold Peter Hald

October 14, 1932 – June 15, 2026 Arnold Peter Hald, known best as “Pete”, 93, of Hot Springs, S.D., passed away on June 15, 2026. Pete was born in 1932 fifteen miles west of Oelrichs, S.D.