Custer County Chronicle

Robert Stewart

Published by admin on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 9:22am

Robert “Bob” Holloway Stewart was born Feb. 6, 1947, in Miles City, Mont., to Robert and Louise (Holloway) Stewart.
Bob graduated from Rapid City (S.D.) High School in 1965. He then  went to the  South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City, and proceeded to enlist in the Navy. He spent  the next four years proudly serving his country.
Bob was a man who enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the rodeo, riding dirt bikes and exploring the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Sandra Johnson

Published by admin on Thu, 02/10/2022 - 9:27am

Sandra Ellen Johnson was born June 20, 1941, in Oakland, Calif., to Colin C. Gibson and Beatrice M. Fraser (Gibson).
She was a graduate, with honors from Anna Heads Girls School in Berkeley, Calif., where she was class president of several grades one through 12.
She was very active in many theatrical and educational forums and entered the University of California at Berkeley with several advanced credits. At Berkeley she met the love of her life, Terry Johnson, and they married Jan. 26, 1961.

Berniece Mahan

Published by admin on Thu, 02/10/2022 - 9:27am

Berniece Mahan was born Feb. 1, 1944, in Deadwood, S.D., to Clarence and Lily (Scruggs) Raschka.  
Berniece, of Custer, S.D., passed away Jan. 29, 2022, at her residence in Custer. She was 77.
She was preceeded in death by her parents; her son, Brian; and her daughter, Teddi.
Berniece is survived by her daughter, Fawne Plummer of Carrollton, Texas; son-in-law, Dan Essink of Deadwood, S.D.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in the spring.

Florence Ellerton

Published by admin on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 9:21am

Florence Grace Ellerton was born May 17, 1921, in Marion, S.D., to Rudolph and Tillie Graber.  
Florence married Claire “Shorty” Ellerton Dec.27, 1946, in the Salem-Zion Church in Freeman S.D. They ranched near Holabird, S.D., until 1954, when they moved to the Black Hills of South Dakota where they lived in Custer State Park. In 1977 they moved to Custer, S.D.  
In 1995, she moved to Hermosa, S.D., where she lived until 2012, when she entered Wedgwood Assisted Living.

Sally Buchan

Published by admin on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 9:21am

Sally Buchan was born Jan. 7, 1944, in Iowa to Ed and Ella Warnke.
Sally enjoyed 59 years of marriage with her husband, Larry.  Her career spanned over 33 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant and restorative aide, working at the former Custer State Hospital and Colonial Manor in Custer.
Sally had a love for all animals, but was particularly fond of her Maine Coon Cat, Mister Deeds. Her favorite things included reading, shopping days with Lori and Jakki and being a grandma.

Annamae Blume

Published by admin on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 9:20am

Annamae (Schoenfelder) Blume was born in Chamberlain, S.D., in 1948, to Catharine and Francis Schoenfelder, the third of eight children.
She earned a degree in sociology at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., and was a social worker in Lake Andes and Lead, S.D. She helped many families and children and touched many lives throughout her career.  
After her retirement in 2011 she moved back to Custer, S.D., to spend time with the greatest joys in her life, her grandchildren, Connor and Reghan.  Being a Grammy was her favorite thing in life.

Cal Perkins

Published by admin on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 9:20am

Cal Perkins as he preferred to be called, was born in Pecos, Texas, July 16, 1942, to William Dallas and Mary Lee Perkins.
He contracted polio as a toddler and the family moved to Ft. Worth, Texas, to be near a specialty hospital where his mother worked as an RN. Cal overcame the polio and went on to lead a full life.

Beverly Venekamp

Published by admin on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 9:20am

Beverly Venekamp, 87, of Fort Collins, Colo., died Jan. 16, 2022.
Beverly’s funeral will be Jan. 28 at the Connection Church in Spearfish, S.D., at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, S.D.  
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Roland Herman

Published by admin on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 9:19am

Roland Herman was born Nov. 10, 1931, in Wood, S.D. to Otto and Margret (Woehl) Herman.    He proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1954.
Roland, of Hot Springs, S.D., passed away Jan. 15, 2022, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. He was 90.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eileen; brothers, John, Bob, Pat and Irvin Herman; sisters, Viola “Vi,” Lillian, Gerda “Gert,” Mary and Evylin.

Hayley Kern

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 9:49am

Hayley Elizabeth Kern was born March 21, 1985, in Kimball, Neb.
Hayley’s children were the light of her world; she loved them so much. The times they spent together were full of fun and love.  She also loved her nephews and enjoyed every minute she had with them. Hayley loved the game of basketball and was a huge Lakers and Kobe Bryant fan. She loved to fish with her kids and all things outdoors. Hayley loved deeply.
Hayley, of Custer, S.D., passed away Jan. 14, 2022, in Fort Pierre, S.D. She was 36.