Custer County Chronicle

William Young

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 12:03pm

William “Bill” H. Young, 85, of Custer, S.D., died July 22, 2026, at his home. 
He was born March 18, 1941 to William and Lorene (Neville) Young in Madison, S.D.  He grew up on a farm in Winfred, S.D., with his brother, Mark.

Gregory Hadlock

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 12:03pm

Gregory Earl Hadlock was born June 25, 1987, in Custer S.D., to Janet Hadlock (Warne) and Raymon Earl Hadlock. 
Gregory went to be with our heavenly father July 22, 2026.
Greg attended school in Custer. He enjoyed writing songs and poems. Greg was an excellent athlete and loved the Broncos.
Greg’s life’s work included being a sawyer, a mason and mining. He was currently working for GJ Holsworth in Rapid City, S.D. He furthered his education by achieving a diploma in fire science and continued working toward a diploma in plumbing.

Stanley Diebel

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:59am

Stanley “Stan” L. Diebel, 78, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Monument Health.
Grateful for having shared his life are his beloved wife of 49 years, Judy Diebel; his daughters, Katie Diebel and Stephanie Diebel; and extended family members and friends.
No services are planned. His full obituary and online guestbook are available at osheimschmidt.com

David Drafahl

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:58am

David Drafahl, 56, of Custer, S.D., passed away July 27, 2026. 
He is survived by his wife, Tina Rogers.   
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer.

Melvin Kainz

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:17pm

Melvin Kenneth “Kenny” Kainz of Custer, S.D., passed away peacefully at Monument Hospital in Custer July 11, 2026. 
Kenny was born Aug. 4, 1937, near Pierz, Minn. at home to Vernon and Vernie Kainz. He grew up with his four sisters (Gladys, Gayle, Grace and Vera) and his two brothers (Richard and Dean). He and his siblings helped his parents run a farm along the Platte River near Pierz.

Chance Dooley

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:17pm

Susan Conlon

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:16pm

Susan “Suzy” Conlon passed into eternal life July 15, 2026. She was born Aug. 31, 1957, in Tracy, Minn., to Curt and Betty Halverson. 
Suzy attended Custer (S.D.) High School, graduating in 1975, and later attended National College of Business in Rapid City, S.D. 

Faye Bebo

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:09pm

Faye M. Bebo passed away June 12, 2026, at Monument Health  Hospital in Custer, S.D.
Faye was born Feb. 6, 1940, to Lester and Theresa Chandler near Aberdeen, S.D. She spent her youth on a farm in Brown County, S.D. 
On Sept. 26, 1958, she married Ronald Bebo in Pierre, S.D, and together they headed to California to find work.

Barrett Michael Bush

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 9:38am
Barrett Michael Bush was born May 9, 2009, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida to Zachary and Bridgette Bush. Barrett spent his earliest years growing up on the water along the beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast. 

Adam Hadlock

Published by admin on Wed, 07/15/2026 - 9:27am

Adam Wayne Hadlock, 33, Custer, S.D., passed away in Rapid City, S.D., Sunday, July 5, 2026, due to a medical condition.
Adam was born May 16, 1993, in Custer, the son of Jennifer and Dusty.
He attended the Custer School District and graduated with the class of 2011. Adam grew up alongside his uncle, Jerad; his brothers, Cody and Lucas; and his sister, Sarah.