March 21, 1978 – January 28, 2021

Lance Miles Matthews, 42, of Rapid City, SD, passed away January 28, 2021, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Lance was born March 21, 1978, in Chadron, NE., to William and Beverly (New)...

February 25, 1939 - January 5, 2021

Dennis “Denny” John Pelkofer, 81, of Aberdeen, S.D., passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Dennis John Pelkofer was born on February 25, 1939, to Raymond and...

August 24, 1934 - December 25, 2020

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Helen Williams Bruce, loving wife of Arthur, sister Catherine and brother, James Williams.

Mary Helen was born at The Sisters Hospital in Hot...

May 3, 1952 - January 18, 2021

Vernon Duane Rozema, 68, of Hot Springs, S.D., passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, in the Comfort Care Room at Monument Health Custer Hospital in Custer, S.D. , surrounded by his loving family.

Vernoon...

September 9, 1935 - January 16, 2021

Gary Moller, 85, passed away January 16, 2021 at Monument Health in Rapid City, S.D. with his family by his side.

Gary was born September 9, 1935 in Wessington, S.D. to Emil and Nina (Cavanee) Moller.

February 18, 1943 - January 14, 2021

Melvin Lulf was born February 18, 1943, in Hot Springs, S.D. on the family ranch, to parents, Anton and Lois (Muhm) Lulf, joining brother, David Lulf and sister, Alice. 

Melvin attended Dry Creek...

July 8, 1935 - January 8, 2021

Dr. Grover William “Bill” Bedeau Jr. died peacefully at the age of 85 in Portland, Oregon on January 8, 2021 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease complicated by Covid-19. He is survived by his wife...

HOT SPRINGS – As one year ends and another begins, the Fall River County Herald-Star felt it fitting to take a look back and remember those who died this past year.

Following is a chronological listing of the obituaries that were published in the...

July 25, 1938 - January 10, 2021

Archie F. Collins, age 82, passed away January 10, 2021, in  Hot Springs, S.D. at  the Seven Sisters Living Center surrounded by his family.

Archie was born on July 25, 1938, to Archie and Wynfred...

March 18, 1946 - January 5, 2021 

Robert L. (Bob) Rickenbach of Chadron, Neb., passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Bob was born on March 18, 1946, to Max and True (Drake) Rickenbach, joining his brother...

May 24, 1930 - January 4, 2021 

Wilma Dean Kenan, age 90, left this world January 4, 2021 to join her many loved ones in Heaven. We are sure Jesus and her loved ones were waiting with open arms. 

Wilma was born at Butterfield...

November 25, 1923 - December 8, 2020

Alberta Hoffman, long time resident of Hot Springs, passed away on December 8, 2020 in Colorado.  

Alberta is survived by her eldest son, Joseph (Brenda); daughter, Karen (James), as well as many...

May 30, 1984 - December 25, 2020

Edward Glen Sheets was born in Rapid City, S.D., on May 30, 1984, to Earl and Linda Sheets. Eddie attended school in Hot Springs from 4th grade until graduation. He lived with his father most of his life and...

March 2, 1939 - December 25, 2020 

Jose Enrique Mendez Sr., 81, of Hot Springs, S.D., passed away December 25, 2020, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs.

Jose was born March 2, 1939, in Puerto Rico to Pedro and Herminia...

December 28, 2020

Gerald D. Teller, 77, of Hermosa, S.D. passed away December 28, 2020.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Hermosa, S.D.

Arrangements have...