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Posted on: Custer Co. SD Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/CusterObits?read=11 Surname: Herbert, Torbert, Trimble, Harris, Ferguson ------------------------- DAVE HERBERT SERVICES MONDAY Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 25, for Dave Herbert, who passed away Friday, March 22, at the Lutheran hospital in Hot Springs. Rev. Vern Ekerholm officiated at the 2 p.m. services in the McColley Funeral Chapel. Music was provided by Mrs. Donald Scheuer at the organ accompanying Mr. Scheuer as he sang "The Old Rugged Cross," and "In The Garden." Dave Herbert was born on August 17, 1881 in Dakota Territory at Valley Springs. He moved with his parents when a small child to the Bakerville vicinity near Custer. He has lived in this community since that time. His marriage to Ethel Torbert occurred in 1904 at Sidney, Mont. The couple lived in the Custer State Park area ranching there until in 1936 when they moved into Custer. He worked then for the state highway department until he retired. To this union eight children were born, three of whom preceded him in death, Alta in 1910; Irene in 1930, and Alan in 1934. His survivors include his wife Ethel, four sons, Walter of Custer; Arthur, Dencer, Colo.; Paul and Alvin, Oakland, Calif.; and a daughter, Mrs. Rose Trimble of Custer. Nine grandchildren also survive including two who were raised by their grandparents, Donald Harris of Lead, and Mrs. Virginia Ferguson of Custer. Several nieces and nephews also survive, and one brother, Fred Herbert of Custer. Serving as pallbearers were Carl Roseberry, Charles Endicott, Elmer Brown, Lou Thebo, Chris Hamann, and Ralph Marshall. Interment was in the Cold Springs cemetery at Pringle under the direction of the McColley Funeral Home. A memorial has been established to the Custer Community hospital.

Posted on: Custer Co. SD Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/CusterObits?read=10 Surname: Walker, Wood, Herbert ------------------------- David Jay WALKER was born in North Adams, Mass., May 22, 1830 and after a brief illness passed away October 19th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.H. HERBERT, near Bakerville. He was 84 years, 4 months and 28 days of age. In his early boyhood he moved with his parents to New York state where he passed the days of his youth. Later he went to Janesville, Wisconsin, where he was united in marriage to Mary WOOD. To this union a daughter was born. He was a carpenter by trade, but in 1873 he turned his attention to farming and took up land in Minnehaha county, this state. In 1835 he disposed of his property there, coming to the Black Hills and engaging in the furniture business at Hot Springs. After the death of his wife in 1906, he removed to Lane, this state, where he bought another furniture store, remaining until his health failed a couple of years later when he returned to the Hills and spent his remaining years at the home of his daughter near Bakerville. He joined the Methodist Church in 1872 and has always remained a member in good standing.

Posted on: Custer Co. SD Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/CusterObits?read=9 Surname: Swint ------------------------- (Chris Swint was a long time resident of Custer County who passed away in Missouri. This obit was cut from a St. Joseph, MO newspaper and given to his family) INDIAN FIGHTER DIES IN MISSOURI Brother of St. Joseph Doctor Fails to Recover from Stroke of Paralysis Served as Scout in Many Battles in Frontier Days Christian P. Swint, eighty-one years old, veteran plainsman, gold prospector and Indian fighter, died at 10:15 o'clock last night, August 31, at a St. Joseph hospital, after an illness of two years. The aged man suffered a stroke of paralysis two years ago at his ranch near Bakerville, S. D., and was brought to St. Joseph to be under the care of his brother, Dr. William Swint. Mr. Swint was a native of Pennsylvania, and came west with his parents in 1860. When he was sixteen years old he made his first trip west into the western country, and later became the leader of an ox train. In 1865 he returned to Nebraska and on his second trip into the the western country was accompanied by his brother, Dr. Swint. The travelled to the foothills and worked as cowboys at different ranches and returned to their home in Nebraska in 1867. Christian Swint again returned to the west, and for many years was known as one of the most courageous Indian fighters, lone gold prospector and plainsman. He became well acquainted with Indian tribes throughout the country and knew their habits and customs, which brought him the position of an Indian scout during the Indian wars. In Custer's last fight at the battle of Little Big Horn he was a scout under General Reno. His daring invasions into Indian territory, clashes with Indian outposts, and ability to find the hiding places of the red men became known to Chief Red Cloud of the Sioux, who offered a special reward to the brave who should bring in the scout's scalp. In an encounter with Indians the scout lost a front tooth and the Indians named him Eagle Lost Tooth. For more than twenty years the Indians hoped to find the scout with the lost tooth among their dead enemies but Swint always came out victorious, although he was wounded in a battle. After peace had been restored with the red men, Swint often visited the Indian tribes and was always welcome and received many courtesies. Stories of his deeds were known to different chiefs, and his visits were always days for the occasion of special ceremonies. During his wanderings in the Black Hills, Swint found gold near Custer, S. D., and at one time had valuable holdings and shares in mining companies. For many years members of his family had not heard of his whereabouts and at one time it was thought that he might have been killed by the Indians, but he had lived the life of a plainsman and rancher in the Black Hills for nine years, during which time he had been unable to communicate with his relatives. He was a friend of Buffalo Bill, whom he often visited. The scout spent his last years on a ranch in the game park reserve in the Black Hills, near where President Coolidge spent his summer vacation. He was single and is survived by three brothers, Doctor Swint, of St. Joseph; and Jacob and Frederick Swint, of Washington, and Roscoe Swint, of Bakerville, S. D., an adopted son.

Posted on: Custer Co. SD Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/CusterObits?read=8 Surname: Rodts, Anderson, Nelson, Swint, Newberry ------------------------- Rites Tomorrow For Mary Rodts Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. from the Church of St. John the Baptist for Miss Mary Rodts, a Custer pioneer who passed away Monday in the Custer hospital following a period of ill health. Rosary services will be this evening (Wednesday) at the McColley Funeral Home. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. L. Doyle will officiate at the funeral services. Pallbearers will be Ernie Pepin, Kem Koch, Orin Boyum, Bob Moye, Martin Hassett and Rudy Scheinost. Burial will be in the Custer Cemetery with arrangements by McColley Funeral Home. Miss Rodts was born Feb. 18, 1888, at Custer, Dakota Territory. She received her education in the Custer schools and spent most of her life in the area. Survivors include three cousins, Joe Anderson and Rose Nelson, both of Hill City, and Lawrence Anderson, who loves in California; a nephew, Lawrence Swint of Hot Springs, and a niece, Ella Newberry of Albni, B.C., Canada.

Posted on: Custer Co. SD Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/CusterObits?read=7 Surname: Herbert, Walker ------------------------- Nettie May Herbert Nettie May Walker was born at Janesville, Wisconsin, June 20, 1860 and died May 26, 1917 at her home at Bakerville. In 1873 she moved with her parents to Minnehaha, South Dakota, where she grew to womanhood. In 1888 they moved to Bakerville, South Dakota, where they made their permanent home. She was married to A.H. Herbert, November 7, 1880. To this union there were born six children, David, Louisa, Harvey, May, Fred and Eugene, all of whom survive her and were in attendance at the funeral. She was a faithful member of the Baptist Church for the last thirty years. A faithful wife and mother true to her friends won her honor and respect from a host of people to whom her passing brings great sorrow. Her death was due to heart trouble and came suddenly early last Saturday morning. She had been in poor health for several years and had just returned from Hot Springs where she had been recieving medical attention. Mrs. Herbert had for two years been postmistress of the Bakerville postoffice and had for many years assisted Mr. Herbert about the country store which he conducts for the convenience of the people of that section. She was held in high esteem by the entire community and practically everybody attended the funeral crowding the old Cold Spring school house where the services were held. Interment was made in the Cold Spring cemetery at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. E.P. Johnson officiating. The Gazette joins in the ministry of condolences for the bereaved husband and family.

Posted on: Custer Co. SD Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/CusterObits?read=6 Surname: Swint, Herbert ------------------------- MRS. ROSCOE SWINT FUNERAL TOMORROW Funeral services for Mrs. Roscoe Swint will be held tomorrow afternoon, Friday, Oct. 1, at two o'clock, from the Heidepriem Funeral Home, with Rev. R. W. Uecker officiating. Burial will be in Custer Cemetery. Mrs. Swint died Sunday morning at Sanator, of a heart attack, following a short illness at the age of 65. Mary Louise Herbert, eldest daughter of Almon H. and Nettie M. Herbert, was born April 2, 1883, near Valley Springs. About six years later the family moved to the Black Hills where they made their home at Bakerville, until the children were grown. On Jan. 20, 1913, she was united in marriage to Roscoe Swint and they continued to make their home here until June, 1940, when they moved to Dahlton, Sask., Canada. In November, 1947, the Swints returned to South Dakota and moved to Sanator where he had employment.

Posted on: Custer Co. SD Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/CusterObits?read=5 Surname: Swint, Herbert, Newberry, Rodts ------------------------- Last Rites Held for Roscoe Swint Funeral services were held Friday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m., in the McColley Funeral Chapel for Roscoe O. Swint, who passed away Monday, June 13, after a brief illness. Swint was a life-long resident of Custer County, and one of the first white children born in the county. Officiating clergyman was the Reverend George Fisk of the First Congregational Church in Rapid City. Mrs. Lester Raad was at the organ and accompanied Mrs. Wayne Sheets who sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee". Pallbearers were Ralph Bay, Maurice Jensen, Alva F. Grimes, Virgil Larson, Francis Hoff, and Edward Pischke. Burial was in the Custer Cemetery. Roscoe O. Swint was born on June 20, 1886, on his father's ranch, which was known as the Chris Swint ranch, and received his education in the Bakerville vicinity. On Jan. 20, 1913, he was united in marriage to Mary Louise Herbert, and the couple reared two children. Mr. Swint spent most of his life in ranching, and was employed for the last 12 years by the South Dakota State Sanitorium as a janitor. Survivors are a son, Lawrence of Hot Springs and a daughter, Mrs. O. A. Newberry of Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, and a half-sister, Mary Rodts, of Custer. Also surviving are four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His wife preceeded him in death in 1948.

Posted on: Custer Co. SD Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/CusterObits?read=4 Surname: Kriegler, Anderson, Schiller, Geary ------------------------- Joseph Kriegler Joseph Kregler was born in Schonwald, Austria, in the year 1852, and passed out of this life at the home of his nephew, Joe Anderson, Sunday, April 3, 1927. With the Kriegler family he emigrated to the United States, settling in the state of Wisconsin. Here he lived for several years and forty two years ago came to the Hills and settled on a homestead near Hermosa. Later he came to Buffalo Gap and owned and operated a blacksmith shop for several years. He also owned and farmed the place now owned by R. P. Rold. Shortly before the World War he and sister, Sarah Kriegler, went back to Germany and resided for a short time, returning here after the war to make their home. Mr. Kriegler never married and when death came he left five sisters to mourn his loss--Mrs. Lars Anderson, Buffalo Gap, Mrs. Minnie Schiller, Lead, Miss Sarah Kriegler, Buffalo Gap, Mrs. Theresa Rhodes, Custer, Mrs. Mary Geary, Kansas, also several nephews and neices and other relatives. He was a devout Catholic ever true to his faith. In all his dealings he is remembered for his honesty and sincerity. Mass was held for him at the Catholic Church Wednesday forenoon, in charge of Father O'Connell, assisted by Father O'Rourke, of New Underwood, who delivered a masterly address on the necessity and individuality of soul salvation. A select choir rendered several old hymns. Accompanied by the relatives the remains were shipped to Rapid City for burial in the Mountain View Cemetary.

Posted on: Custer Co. SD Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/CusterObits?read=3 Surname: Kriegler, Rodts, Anderson, Schiller, Gary ------------------------- 1931 - Obituary of Theresa Rodts Funeral services were held from the Catholic Church here, Friday morning, September 11, for Mrs. Theresia Rodts, who died at her ranch home east of Custer on September 9, following an attack of paralysis. Theresia Kriegler was born in Austria on October 12, 1857, and was 73 years old at the time of her death. At the age of 21 she left Austria and came to the United States, going to Wisconsin, where she lived for five years, and from there she came to Custer where she had made her home ever since. In 1887 she was married to Mr. Rodts, and to this union two children were born, a son Leopold, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Miss Mary E. Rodts. About four years ago Mrs. Rodts suffered a paralytic stroke from which she recovered and then on August 31 she suffered another stroke and was bedfast from then until her death. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter, Mary Rodts, and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Anderson, of Buffalo Gap; Mrs. Minnie Schiller, of Milwaukee, Wisc.; Mrs. Mary Gary, of Kansas City, Mo.; and Miss Cecilia Kriegler, of Custer. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Father O'Connell, and interment was in the Custer Cemetery beside her husband who preceded her in death 18 years ago.

Dear Friends, I am a new subscriber to this list and hope that someone can help me with my SHOEMAKER research. I am searching for information on a Nicholas Shoemaker. His father, Edward, brought part of his family to Iowa in the mid-1800's. While I have full information on his brother, Frank SHOEMAKER, and his descendants, I have been unable, until recently, to determine what happened to Nicholas. Yesterday, I found the following: "SOPHIA JANE4 BOBIER (JOSEPH RICHARD3, JOHN2, GREGORY1) was born February 05, 1866 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, and died October 1916 in (home) near Spokane, South Dakota. She married NICHOLAS SHOEMAKER March 23, 1881 in near Hayward, Custer County, South Dakota. He died January 10, 1912. ----------------------- More About SOPHIA JANE BOBIER: Individual Note: IGI Batch Number for February 5 birthdate and place: 7901580, Sheet 2 Individual Note (2): IGI Batch Number for February 6 birthdate and place: 5026267, Sheet 18 Individual Note (3): When a young child, she moved with her parents to Smith County, Kansas Individual Note (4): Abt. June 10, 1879, Moved from Kansas to Hayward, South Dakota Religion: Member of the Methodist Episcopal church for years Children of SOPHIA BOBIER and NICHOLAS SHOEMAKER are: i. MARY5 SHOEMAKER, b. January 03, 1882, Custer County, South Dakota; m. ELLIS. More About MARY SHOEMAKER: Residence: October 1916, Lived at Pueblo, Colorado ii. ARTHUR SHOEMAKER, b. April 25, 1884, Custer County, South Dakota. iii. HENRY SHOEMAKER, b. May 05, 1886, Custer County, South Dakota. iv. THEODORE SHOEMAKER. v. NORA SHOEMAKER, m. MADILL." I don't know if this is the same Nicholas that I am searching for but the time period gives me some hope. Has anyone in the Custer County list run across the SHOEMAKER family while doing their research? Jerry Zollars Santa Fe, NM

The following was posted by Denise Luckinbill <dcluck@jps.net> on Tue, 07 Mar 2000 on the Custer County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Pringle Where can I find information about the History of Pringle, Custer Co., South Dakota. My husband's grandmother was Gwendolyn M. Pringle, b. 7/30/1898 in Hermosa not far from Pringle. Her father was John Tecumseh Pringle, a Doctor. Would like to find out if there is any relationship. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Custer County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SD/Custer>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Denise Luckinbill <dcluck@jps.net>. --

I have a picture of my g-fathers (Floyd Spencer Wilson) baseball team that is probably around 1910. They are all wearing shirts with Custer printed in large letters across the front. He married my g-mother, Fern May Witzel, in 1910 in Custer and came to Sheridan, MI by the time of birth of first child, Earl Wilson, May 1912. Also pictured on the team is Fern's brother Lloyd Witzel who was from Michigan. My grandfather was from the Kankakee, IL area and I don't know how they ended up playing ball in S. Dakota. Eight other men are in the picture but no names. Anyone with knowledge of local baseball? Pat Wilson Scott Was there a lot of interest in local baseball at that time?

Ruby White wrote: > My grandfather, Frank Burdett Gibson, lived near Minnekahta. He had > brothers William Rielly, James Florence, and for a time, Dr. Richmond > E., living nearby. They had a sister who lived at or near Custer. I > believe her name was Alma Hellen, but she was referred to as Emily. Any > information concerning this family would be appreciated. > Frank Burdett Gibson married Harriet Martin, whose parents were Wm and > Margaret Green Martin, who lived near Hill City. > My father, William Leon Gibson, and brothers Hugh and Edward, were born > in the area, as was a brother Carl, who died young. > > James Florence died near Hot Springs and I velieve left a family. > There are conflicting records as to whether Wm Rielly left a widow and > children. > > Ruby Gibson White --

I am looking for a phone number of the court house in Custer Co. and the phone number of the funeral home that would have taken care of burials at the Custer Cemetery. I am trying to find information on a RICHARD K. STRICKLAND that would have died after 1920. He was living in School District #22, is there anyone that would know what town this would be? Verna

Is there someone on the list that would be able to help me find an obit for RICHARD STRICKLAND. He lived in Custer Co., on the 1920 census, School District #22, he is listed as being 74 years old. I know that he died in that area, but I am not sure of the date or what cemetery he is buried. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Verna

RICHARD K.STRICKLAND was on the 1920 census of Custer Co., town of Custer. He was 74 years of age at that time. I was wondering if someone would be able to do a lookup for me to see when he died? I would assume he is buried in that area, I don't know if he would be on a death register or cemetery records. I would like the date of death or his obit, the information I might find in his obit would be so helpful in my search for more infomation on a brother he had, WILLIAM E. STRICKLAND. If there is anyone that could help me out with this family I would appreciate it greatly. RICHARD K. STRICKLAND was married to VIOLA, their children were WILLIS, ETHEL, and MYRTLE. They lived in Custer Co. on the 1900 census also. Any information would be helpful. Verna