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LARAMIE, WYOMING: Floyd Albert Adams, 68, died November 1, 1980 in Laramie. He was born in St. Joseph, MO. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad, and was a former longtime resident of St. Joseph, MO. Survivors include his wife, Marie Adams; a daughter, Shirley Gier of Boulder, CO; two brothers, Dwain Adams of Topeka, KS, and Everette Adams of Las Vegas; three sisters, Naomi Adams of St. Joseph, MO, Genevieve Engle of Abilene, KS, and Wanda Lance of Watertown, WI; 2 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Greenhill Cemetery under the direction of Striker Funeral Home.
MEETEETSE, WYOMING: Lillian Josie Stewart Albert, 93, died September 10, 2003. She was born November 11, 1909 in Burlington to Marshall Robinson and Ida Orlena Lewis Stewart. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and sewing. She attended Pioneer Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Gary Albert, Gayla Biwer, Anita Pape, Frank Albert, and Ida Aas; a brother, Frank Stewart; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Edward Albert; a daughter, Charla Case; her parents; a brother, William Stewart; and a sister, Anita Johnson. Interment was at Riverview Memorial Gardens.
BUFFALO, WYOMING: Grace Angeloff, 78, died September 30, 2008. She was born May 27, 1930 to James and Ruth Strong. She and her husband previously owned Gambles Hardware Store. She had also worked as a teller for the First National Bank of Buffalo, and at a bakery. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and flowers. She is survived by her husband, Pete Angeloff; two daughters, Susan Angeloff of Custer, SD, and Gail Morris (Tony) of Buffalo; a son, Nicholas Angeloff (Angela) of Sheridan; a brother, Chuck Strong of Forsyth; a sister, Donna Jones of Forsyth; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and three brothers. Interment was at Willow Grove Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
LARAMIE, WYOMING: Frances B. Apodaca, 98, died February 21, 2008. She was born August 10, 1909 in Albin. She was a seamstress. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, the outdoors, and watching The Price is Right and the evening news on TV. She was a former member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Evelyn Bartlett of Laramie; a daughter-in-law, Arlene Swain; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 38 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Apodaca; and a son, Charles E. Swain. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery.
LOVELL, WYOMING: Katie Asay, 92, died September 23, 2007. She was born October 25, 1914 in Lovell to Carl Korell and Katharina Mell. She is survived by her children, Henry (Judy) Phillips of Deaver, Richard Phillips of Basin, and Mary Ellen (Dale) Esau of Farmington, NM; a brother, Harold Korell of Billings; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Asay; her parents; a sister, Helen Spomer; four brothers, Chris, Jake, Carl, Jr., and Peter Korell; and a granddaughter, Cynthia R. Phillips. Cremation arrangements were handled by Haskell Funeral Home.
UPTON, WYOMING: Roy Baker, 46, died March 7, 1955. He was born May 23, 1908 in Wayne, NE. He worked as a shepherd on a ranch, and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Carl Senk of Upton; and a sister, Mrs. James Norris. Interment was at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
BIG HORN, WYOMING: Madonna Wilson Buell Beeson, 75, died September 25, 2006. She was born June 27, 1931 in Sheridan to Lawrence and Loretta Baker Wilson. She was an LPN, and worked at a maternity home and the Wyoming Girls' School; she had also worked as an LPN in Ohio. She is survived by a daughter, Cathy Zigmund of Lexington, KY; three sons, Rick Buell of Gillette, Dale Beeson of Vancouver, WA, and Roy Beeson of Grand Junction, CO; a brother, Riley Wilson of Harrison, MT; a half-sister, Andrea Johnson of Zillah, WA; a step-sister, Wyoma Schurch of Roland, OK; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was special friend of Donald W. King. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Walt Buell and Dwight Beeson; and a step-sister, Ruth Irwin. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery by Kane Funeral Home.
CODY, WYOMING: Ruth Taggart Blair, 89, died August 21, 2007. She was born September 19, 1917 to Lloyd and Louise Taggart. She was a graduate of the Chicago Art Institute, and during her career worked as lead designer for Thomas Molesworth, an interior decorator, co-proprietor of Buffalo Bill Village, and eventually Quin Blair Enterprises. She worked with the development of the Western Design Conference in Cody, and was a former member of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Quin Blair; a son Frederick "Ted" (Judie) Blair; 3 grandsons; a great-grandson; a brother, Scott Taggart; four sisters, Mary Louise Greever, Harriet Burtus, Becky Watkins and Ray Rita Keif; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jesse "Mac" Taggart, Lloyd Taggart, and Charles Taggart. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery.
CODY, WYOMING: Elmer E. Blakesley, 86, died January 18, 2002. He was born September 19, 1915 to Floyd and Helen Roberts Blakesley. He worked in the oilfields, and was employed by Marathon Oil Company for over 20 years. He was a Mason and a Shriner. He attended the Presbyterian Church, and was active with the Senior Citizens and Rolling Meals. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine "Jerry" Emerson Blakesley; a son, Ronald Blakesley of Orofino, ID; a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Mike Thiel of Powell; 6 grandchildren; and 8 grandchildren. Interment of cremains was at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Ballard Funeral Home.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Violet Johanna Boldebuck, 84, died November 29, 2009. She was born January 4, 1925 to Henry and Anna Jahde. She is survived by a son, Steven Boldebuck of Cheyenne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman D. Boldebuck; and her parents. Cremation arrangements were handled by Schrader Funeral Home.
LUSK, WYOMING: Juanita Pauline "Polly" Boner, 80, died December 28, 2009. She was born March 19, 1929. She held a Ph.D. in psychology, and was a counselor at the Wyoming Women's Center. She was instrumental in organizing the Helpmate Crisis Center, and was a board member for over 25 years.She and her husband operated the Boner Ranch north of Lusk. She was active with Job's Daughters, the Order of the Eastern Star, the 4-H Club and the Lusk Does Drove #64. She was a charter member of the County Cow Belles. She attended the Congregational Church, where she served on the board of trustees. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ed Boner;three daughters, Jessie Walduck (Philip) of Lusk, Charlene Boner of Cheyenne, and Karen Boner of Elk Grove, CA; a brother, Richard Nichols of Missouri; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Edgar Jordan "Jordy" Boner; a grandson, Dustin Lauer; a brother, Frank Nichols; and a nephew, Ed Honea. Services were held at at the Congregational Church. Interment was at Lusk Cemetery by Pier Funeral Home.
CROWHEART, WYOMING: Lorraine Ida Bradford, 54, died October 22, 2008. She was born November 24, 1953 to Lincoln W. Bradford and Lily Jean Yourick. She formerly worked for the Shoshone Gaming Commission, Social Services of the Shoshone Tribe, and Big Wind Hall. She attended St. Helen's Episcopal Church.
She enjoyed sewing, crafts, yard work, and working with horses and cattle. She is survived by two daughters, Donna and Ida Brown; a son, John Kennah; her mother; 8 grandchildren; a niece; a nephew; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Kennah; a daughter, Mary Kay Brown; her father; a sister, Rose Mary Bradford; her grandparents, William and Rosie Yourick, and Arthur and Mary Bradford; three uncles, Greeley La Jeunesse, Gordon La Jeunesse, and Wayne Yourick; and her former husband, Lamont F. Brown. Services were held at Big Wind Hall. Arrangements were handled by Hudson Funeral Home.
POWELL, WYOMING: Russell Dean Brandt, 91, died November 17, 2009. He was born June 17, 1918 in Warren, MT to Homar and Mayme Fischer Brandt. He was employed by Dick Jones Trucking for 35 years, and was also a longtime farmer. He formerly worked in the oilfields. He enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing cards, fishing, and wintering in Arizona. He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Betty B. Steele Brandt; a daughter, Judy Bennett of Powell; a sister, Cecil Garrison of Klamath Falls, OR; 8 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeannie Whitlock; a sister, Helen May; and three brothers, Delmer, Ernest "Bud", and Ray. Cremation arrangements were handled by Thompson Funeral Home.
LANDER, WYOMING: James Calvert died December 18, 2009. He was born April 5, 1929 to Fred and Marian Cleveland Calvert. He built fences, and also worked for U.S. Steel and the Lander sales barn. He sheared sheep, and worked on the Calvert family ranch. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and rock hunting. He was the husband of Lucinda Laue Calvert, and the couple had five children, Rose Barrett, Carolyn Apadaca, Ron Calvert, Carl Calvert, and Christina Calvert, all of Lander. Other survivors include his brothers, Bill Calvert and Loren Calvert, both of Lander, and Don and Dorthy Calvert of Hanna; a sister-in-law, Pat Calvert; a brother-in-law, Claude Hitshew; 5 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren, including one they raised. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Andy Calvert; a sister, Esther Hitshew; a granddaughter, Stacy Apadaca; and two sisters-in-law, Pat Calvert and Viola Calvert. Arrangements were handled by Hudson Funeral Home.
CASPER, WYOMING: Richard J. "Dick" Carno, 66, died August 12, 2006. He was born May 7, 1940 in Hollywood, CA to Richard and Carrie Dragna Carno. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, fishing, cooking, and politics. He is survived by his wife, Julie Carno; three sons, Matthew Archibald, David Archibald, and Gary Turnquist; three daughters, Dawn Bray, Mary Cay Albert, and Laura Carno; a sister, Terri Anderson of Henderson, NV; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard C. Carno; and his parents. Services were held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Newcomer Funeral Home.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Melvin L. Collicott, 75, died February 2, 1994 at United Medical Center West in Cheyenne. He was born February 22, 1918 in Cope to Marvin and Janet Collicott. He formerly owned the State Line Club and the Mustang Club, and was a bartender at the VFW, the Moose Lodge, Tody's, and the Centennial Club. He had lived in Cheyenne since 1940. Survivors include a daughter, Roxane Cisco of Cheyenne; a brother, William; four sisters, Lavonne Wininger, Roberta Long, Maxine McKenzie, and Bernice Morrison; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and a sister. Interment was at Bethel Cemetery in Cheyenne under the direction of Weiderspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Kathryn Coulson, 88, died March 7, 1999. She was born January 13, 1911 in Dickinson, ND to Roland and Ada Eyer. She worked in sales at Fowler's and Jean's Carriage House. She attended the United Methodist Church of Worland, and was a member of the Daughters of the Nile. Survivors include two daughters, Yvonne McLane of Cheyenne, and Sydney Stoneking of Littleton, CO; a son, Wes Coulson of Cheyenne; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Coulson; a daughter, Roberta Jean Coulson; her parents; two sisters; and two brothers. Cremation arrangements were handled by Schrader Funeral Home.
SARATOGA, WYOMING: Harry Davidson died September 4, 1967 at the Carbon County Memorial Hospital. He was born April 21, 1892 in Denver, CO. He worked in the sheep business. Survivors include his wife, Alice May Kennedy Davidson; five daughters, Mrs. Veta Rogerson, Mrs. Francis Whitman, Mrs. Billye Blackburn, Mrs. Ray Redman, and Mrs. Eleanor Ackerson; two sons, Dan Davidson and Chester Davidson; 21 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Rawlins Cemetery under the direction of Carmain Funeral Home.
THERMOPOLIS, WYOMING: Barbara J. Donaldson, 83, died February 1, 2010. She was born November 25, 1926 to Benjamin and Thelma Poling Gibson. She and her husband owned a Standard service station, and later ran a KOA campground. She formerly worked at City Drug, and retired as a cook at Lucerne School. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Earl "Tex" Donaldson; five children, Linda Burns of Cody, Russell (Chris) Donaldson of Longmont, CO, Elaine (Mike) Long of Douglas, Dr. Terry (Veronica) Donaldson of Rock Springs, and Stella Harris of Dubois, WY; and her special friends, Steve, Lori and Erin Shay. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Thermopolis. Burial was at Monument Hill Cemetery.
CASPER, WYOMING: Elizabeth Engstrom, 93, died December 26, 2009. Services were held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Cremation arrangements were handled by Bustard's Funeral Home.
GUERNSEY, WYOMING: Betty Avaley Erschabek, 78, died May 10, 2006. She was born December 22, 1928 to Joseph and Pearl Hayes Boyles. She and her husband operated a ranch for 45 years. She enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking, playing cards, and needlework. She is survived by three sons, Dennis Erschabek of Guernsey, Robert Erschabek and companion Jennifer of Austin, TX, and Jerry Erschabek and wife Myrna of Torrington; a brother, Gene Boyles of Torrington; two sisters, Wilda Osborne of Oklahoma, and Twinkle Baars of Wheatland; 3 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Erschabek; three brothers, Eldon, Reed, and Donald; and a sister, Mardell. Services were held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial was at Prairie Rest Cemetery under the direction of Colyer Funeral Home.
CASPER, WYOMING: Theresa Ann Fenster, 70, died May 16, 2001. She was born February 21, 1931 in Randolph, OH to George and Zita Rothermel. She was raised in Warren, OH, and had resided in Casper since 1983. She retired from Converse County Bank, and served as a U.S. Marine Corps drill sergeant in the 1950s. Survivors include her husband, Donald Lee Fenster; two daughters, Nancy Jo Grady of Cheyenne, and Cynthia Youtz of Show Low, AZ; six sons, Donald J. Fenster of Gillette, Michael Fenster of Buffalo, Richard Fenster of Alcova, Bernard Fenster of Glenrock, and Daniel Fenster and Timothy Fenster, both of Evansville; two sisters, Eva Flaviani and Catherine Lachowski, both of Warren, OH; three brothers, Tony Rothermel of Circle City, AZ, Jim Rothermel of Santa Fe, NM, and George Rothermel of Jacksonville, NC; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rose; three brothers, Bernard, Fritz, and Patrick; and her parents. Interment of ashes with military honors was at Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Bustard's Funeral Home.
CASPER, WYOMING: George Flack, 85, died January 10, 2010. He was born January 7, 1925. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Inurnment was at the Oregon Trail State Veterans' Cemetery. Cremation arrangements were handled by Bustard's Funeral Home.
MILLS, WYOMING: Carl Franzen, 72, died March 11, 2006. He was born October 11, 1933 in Taylor, TX to Sigfrid Franzen and Almieda Laake. He is survived by his wife, Jackalene Franzen; and three sisters, Helen Hyzak, Virginia (John) Supak, and Kay Hall, all of Texas. He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother-in-law. Interment with military honors was at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Newcomer Family Funeral Home.
GREYBULL, WYOMING: Wilma May Good, 78, died February 28, 2006 at Deaconess Hospital in Billings. She was born February 14, 1928 in Shell to William A. "Art" and Erna E. Collingwood. Survivors include seven children, Larry (Jane) Good, Cheryl (Dan) Dalin, Bonnie (Doug) Miller, Leonard Good, and Cheryl (Dan) Dalin, all of Greybull, Anthony "Tony" (Cheryl) Good of Gillette, and Jerry (Cindy) Good of Clyde Park, MT; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Riley "Bud"; and a grandson. Cremation arrangements were handled by Atwood Family Funeral Directors.
TORRINGTON, WYOMING: Ruth M. Gorman, 88, died September 27, 2006. She was born April 12, 1918 to Raymond and Ada Thomas Brooks. She was a graduate of the University of Illinois. She enjoyed gardening, lawn work, the outdoors, and spending time at the family cabin on Guernsey Lake. She attended St. Anthony Catholic Church in Guernsey and St. Rose Catholic Church in Torrington, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and St. Anthony's CCW. She is survived by her her daughters and sons-in-law, Peg and Tom Stoneking of Torrington, Glenda and Stanley Wood of Plymouth, MA, Barbara and Harry Alderman of Golden, CO, and Mary Ann and Jack Davidson of Colorado Springs, CO; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Katherine Gorman of Wheatland, and Mark and Christy Gorman of Lakewood, CO; two daughters-in-law, Janet Gorman of Olathe, KS, and Cathy Gorman of Cheyenne; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Roseann Brooks of Tuscola, IL, and Bob and Anita Brooks and Reese and Janet Brooks, all of Newton, IL; a sister, Kay White of Nashville, TN; 25 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death her husband, Glen Gorman; two sons, Jim and Tom; her parents; and her stepfather, Owen Brooks. Services were held at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment was at Prairie Rest Cemetery with arrangements by Colyer Funeral Home.
DOUGLAS, WYOMING: Shirley Herman Haar, 72, died September 20, 2006. She was born December 6, 1933 in Bowdle, SD to John and Alice Victoria Nelson Herman. She was a former switchboard operator. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and going to garage sales. She was married to Calvin Haar. Survivors include her children, Ron Haar, Vicky Martin, Belinda Perry, Paulette Dunn, Penny VenJohn, and Tracy Schaub; four brothers, Gene Herman, Dick Herman, Jack Herman, and Dave Herman; a sister, Dorothy Davis of DeSmet; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Douglas Park Cemetery with arrangements by Gorman Funeral Home.
BUFFALO, WYOMING: Willard Grover Hamer, 88, died April 20, 2008. He was born May 17, 1919 to Oliver Franklin and Detta Jane Massey Hamer. He retired from Amoco Oil Company. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He is survived by a son, Willard Eugene Hamer of Spencer, WI; two daughters, Lorna Larson of Buffalo, and Lori Blackmore and husband Paul of Midwest; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Michael Wayne Hamer and Anthony Lance Hamer. Burial was at Willow Grove Cemetery with arrangements by Adams Funeral Home.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Vivian L. Haagensen Harvey, 54, died November 29, 2009. She was born March 23, 1955 to Chester and Helen Lewis Haagensen. She was a real estate agent for over 30 years, working most recently for Kuzma Real Estate. She enjoyed boating, camping, fishing, photography, helping stray animals, and going to rodeos and parades during Cheyenne Frontier Days. She is survived by her husband, James Lee Harvey; her father; two sisters, Jeannie Johns (Ted), and Linda Haagensen, all of Gillette; a grandchild; her mother-in-law, Donna Harvey of Cheyenne; her nieces and nephews; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother. Arrangements were handled by Schrader Funeral Home.
CODY, WYOMING: Mary Lenor Horner, 85, died April 30, 2008. She was born September 1, 1922. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge for over 60 years, and attended the Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed camping and fishing in the Beartooth Mountains, and also liked crossword puzzles and crocheting. She is survived by her children, George Horner and Tina Thomson of Cody, and Keith Horner and Sherry (John) Ferree of Las Vegas; two sisters, Ethelyn Taylor of Powell and Annabel (Gene) Franc of Guernsey; a sister-in-law, Cora Clark of Cody; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Horner; and a brother, Harold Hines. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Ballard Funeral Home.
RIVERTON, WYOMING: Ellen Katherine Westman Irons, 87, died December 18, 2007. She was born August 7, 1920 to Peter and Anna Euphrosyne Oden Westman. She was a former cook and maid at a dude ranch. She was of the Nazarene faith and was a Sunday School teacher for 37 years; she received recognition for teaching for eight years without an absence. She was a missionary president, secretary of the church board, and was a steward and president of NYI. She was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Concerned Women of America. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, camping,
reading, fishing and visiting the sick and elderly. She is survived by a brother, Paul Robert Westman (Boneta) of Lander; two sisters, Martha Jankovsky (Jim) of Arlington, and Gertrude Caudill of Independence, MO; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene L. Irons; her parents, Peter and Anna Westman; three brothers, John Westman, Fred Westman, and George Westman; a sister, Mary Howard; and an infant sibling. Services were held at the Church of the Nazarene. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery by Davis Funeral Home.
CASPER, WYOMING: Walter Clay Jensen, 82, died September 30, 2007. He was born June 5, 1925 to Henry Jensen and Bernice Snyder. He retired from Conoco Oil. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and served as an engineer building bridges. He enjoyed woodworking, leather crafts, and cooking Thanksgiving meals. He is survived by three daughters, Monica Vega of Casper, Debra Lucero of Ogden, UT, and Tresa Moralez of Mesa, AZ; two sons, Clayton Jensen of Casper, and Bruce Jensen of Evansville; two brothers; three sisters; his nieces and nephews; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother; a sister; and his parents. Services were held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Hot Springs, SD under the direction of Newcomer Family Funeral Home.
TORRINGTON, WYOMING: Caroline A. Kapus, 87, died September 9, 2006. She was born July 12, 1919 to Edgar and Alice Mae Schermerhorn Nelsen. She and her husband farmed north of Fort Laramie. She was a former waitress, and also worked at a laundromat. She enjoyed genealogy, reading, fostering children, cooking, gardening, and keeping weather records. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a member of the Women's Club. She is survived by a son, Steve Kapus of Cheyenne; a daughter, Carolyn Mason of Torrington; a sister, Louella Ross of Cheyenne; a brother, Edgar Nelsen of Sheridan; 5 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Kapus; her parents; several siblings; and a grandson, Nicolas Kapus. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment was at Valley View Cemetery by Colyer Funeral Home.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING: Selma H. Kosel, 100, died March 26, 2005. She was born September 13, 1904 in Warner, SD to Gustav and Clara Ristau Weiss. She was a longtime employee of the Ben Franklin Store, and attended Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was a former organist. She was a member of the AARP and was active at the Senior Center. She is survived by two daughters, Delores Anderson of Sioux Falls, SD, and Jean Marttila of Milbank, SD; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Kosel; two sisters; and four brothers. Services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial was at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery by Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
JACKSON, WYOMING: Mary Magdalene Kravetsky, 85, died March 15, 2009. She was born August 17, 1923 to Frank and Magdalene Ragany. She was a former longtime resident of South Plainfield, NJ. Survivors include her husband, Roman; five children, Frances (Pat), Roman, Stanley (Lisa), Joseph (Janet), and Romana (Allan); 8 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was the sister of John Ragany, Frank Ragany, Magdalene Mikorski, Theresa Punyko, Anne Ryan, and Helen Cherry. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marianne. Services were held at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. Interment was at Aspen Hill Cemetery under the direction of Valley Mortuary.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING: Hulda Faye Kysar, 90, died January 25, 2005. She was born March 31, 1914 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Henry Allen and Hazel May Vradenburg Moore. She was a volunteer at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. She was a member of the Navy Mothers and the VWF, and was also a longtime member of the Rebekah Assembly of Wyoming, where she served as Noble Grand and District Deputy President. She is survived by a son, Raynard Wrobleski of Oregon; a daughter, Barbara Steve of Seal Beach, CA; 2 granddaughters; and 4 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband. Cremation arrangements were handled by Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
GILLETTE, WYOMING: Maureen Ludell Laramore, 61, died September 4, 2003. She was born July 5, 1942 to William and Margaret Valenzuella Chance. She was a former department store manager. She enjoyed reading, painting, cake decorating, dancing, and historical events. She is survived by her husband, Gary R. Laramore; two sons, Gary Laramore, Jr. (Renee) of Los Angeles, and Stephen Laramore (Christine) of Gillette; and a sister, Mildred "Dotsy" Hopkins (Richard) of Gillette. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, William P. Chance, Jr. Interment was at Mount Pisgah Cemetery by Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home.
POWELL, WYOMING: Opal Jean Large, 67, died November 8, 2009. She was born November 10, 1941 in Miles City, MT to Clifford Reed and Edna Olive McMullin Reed. She was a CNA for 30 years, working at Powell Valley Hospital and the Heartland, and also in home health. She attended Northwest Community College and Casper College. She was residing in Kalispell, MT at the time of her passing. She enjoyed shopping, and her Papillon dogs. Survivors include two daughters, Victoria Muller-Brown and Veronica Lynne Johnson; a sister, Nancy Charlton; three brothers, Lee Reed, Dick Reed, and Rob Askin; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 8 nieces and nephews; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Mildon A. "Sonny" Muller and Jack Large; and a brother, Jack Reed. A celebration of her life was held at the Elks Club in Powell. Interment of ashes was at Crown Hill Cemetery.
TORRINGTON, WYOMING: Hazel Borland Lif, 81, died August 25, 2010. She was born December 27, 1928 in Fort Laramie to Lloyd and Vernie Goode Borland. She was a retired CNA at the Torrington Community Hospital nursery. She attended the Berean Church, and was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include six children, Tom Lif (Linda Eaton) of Torrington, Cathy (Erling) Anderson of Lynnwood, Linda Lif (Larry Becker) of Kansas City, MO, Sharon Hill of Lenoir City, TN; and Patty (Jim) Wood and Ed Lif, all of Cheyenne; a sister, Vernie Rathbun of Benson, AZ; a brother, Sam Borland of Bakersfield, CA; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Lif; her parents; and five siblings, Ray Borland, Thelma Ader, Mary Finnerty Rhodes, Edith Rhodes, and Fred Borland. Cremation arrangements were handled by Colyer Funeral Home.
FORT LARAMIE, WYOMING: Shirley Lisle, 75, died February 10, 2007. She was born February 5, 1932 to Roy and Flora Bernard Coffin. She was a retired bookkeeper and receptionist for Wyrulec Company, and formerly ranched with her husband. She attended the Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed growing flowers. She is survived by a son, Mark Lisle (Vikki) of Fort Laramie; a granddaughter; and her mother-in-law, Lois Lisle of Fort Laramie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Lisle; her parents; and three sisters, Roma Sala, Carol Coffin, and Treva Sumers. Services were held at the Fort Laramie Presbyterian Church. Burial was at the Fort Laramie Cemetery by Colyer Funeral Home.
TORRINGTON, WYOMING: Edythe M. Lowry, 82, died October 9, 2009. Services were held at the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Valley View Cemetery with arrangements by Colyer Funeral Home.
ARAPAHOE, WYOMING: Frances Makeshine, 82, passed away July 1, 2007. She was born Louise Frances Little Ant on May 23, 1925 to Lawrence Hafic Little Ant and Rena Redman Little Ant. Her Indian name was Biitoowu'hisei, which means Earth Woman. She formerly worked for the Arapaho Cannery, and was a health care aide at Fort Washakie Hospital, a nurse's aide at the Riverton Hospital, a CHR at Arapahoe, and was involved with Boys and Girls Club and the Arapahoe School. She was a Catholic, and served as a lay minister at St. Stephen's Mission. She was on the Parish Council, the Altar and Rosary Society, St. Anne's Sodality, and the Tekakwitha Conference. She enjoyed needlework, beading gardening, bird watching and going to pow-wows. She is survived by a son, Bernard "Larry" Makeshine (Vincentina); six daughters, Antoinette Harris, Irene Denny (Darrell), Nora Tabaho, Charlene Quilt, Gordeena Whiting, and Mary Lou Nephi; two brothers, Noble Little and Patton Brown (Rose Marie); two sisters, JoAnn Little and Pauline Lincoln (Leroy); 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Rena Little Ant; three sisters, Mazie Little, Nora Little, and Alvina Little; an aunt, Jane Warren; and her grandparents, Cassie and Charles Little Ant, and Adam and Ada Redman. Interment was at Arapaho Catholic Cemetery by Davis Funeral Home.
LA GRANGE, WYOMING: Crystal I. Marietta, 94, died July 28, 2007. She was born March 25, 1913 to Walter and Lilly MayBelle Kipp Conner. She was a graduate of Adams Sate Teachers College at Alamosa, CO, and was a teacher for 25 years. She attended La Grange Bible Church. She was a member of the Adams State Teachers College Alumni Association and the La Grange Homemakers' Club, and enjoyed quilting, crocheting and traveling. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Gail Marietta of La Grange; a brother, Cecil Conner of Oak Creek, CO; a sister, Carol Mead of Craig, CO; 7 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Marietta; a daughter, Margaret; an infant son; her parents; five siblings, LeRoy, Everett, Erial, Clyde, and Sherrill; a grandson, Michael; and a great-granddaughter, Allison. Interment was at Highland Cemetery by Colyer Funeral Home.
BUFFALO, WYOMING: Maria Marros, 94, died July 8, 2002. Services were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Buffalo with Fr. Gabriel of St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cheyenne and Fr. Charles Taylor officiating. A Trisagion Service was held at the chapel of Adams Funeral Home. Burial was at Willow Grove Cemetery.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING: Eva McNealey, 84, died January 28, 2005. She was born January 18, 1921 in Sheridan to Walter and Regie Hampton. She retired from Sheridan Memorial Hospital after 24 years of service. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Feindt of Denver; two sons, Mike of Buffalo, and Jim of Clarksville, TN; a brother, Claude Hampton of Alamogordo, NM; a sister, June Kepp of Cheyenne; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Glen Warden and Dean McNealey; four brothers; and an infant sister. Burial was at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Kane Funeral Home.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Laura F. Michalek, 80, died January 19, 2005. She was born August 28, 1924 to Andrew Garom and Pauline Sumgallal Brenkus. She was a former resident of Sheridan, Cody and Denver. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and watching televised sports. She is survived by a son, Michael Michalek of Denver; a brother, John Gorman of Banner; a sister, Charlotte Newton of Cheyenne; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Peter Michalek; and a daughter, Terry Ann (Deutsch) Edgar. She was cremated.
WORLAND, WYOMING: Edwin J. Myer, 71, died September 30, 1969 at Hot Springs Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. He was born March 27, 1898 in Oklahoma. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. James Cruickshank; a brother, Fred Myer; and two sisters, including Mrs. Bertha Spence. Arrangements were handled by Veile Mortuary. Note: One sister's name was nearly unreadable; her last name may be Parson.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING: Loretta P. Norwash, 65, died October 4, 2002. She was born November 29, 1936 to Elgin and Roberta Richards Ekis. She enjoyed movies, picnics, pets and nature. She is survived by two children, Jay V. and Shirley K. Norwash; a sister, Elizabeth Parsons; and three brothers, Charles, Robert, and James Ekis. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Norwash; and two brothers, LeRoy and Ralph Ekis. Cremation arrangements were handled by Kane Funeral Home.
BUFFALO, WYOMING: Sandra Page, 70, died February 9, 2001. She was born August 29, 1930 to Safford and Ethel Fairlie. She earned an associate's degree in fashion merchandising from Stephens College in Columbia, MO. She formerly worked for Stevens Fryberger and the Fabric Center, and retired from First National Bank in Buffalo. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by a son, John of Eden Prairie, MN; a daughter, Tracee Anderson of Bar Nunn; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Tad Fairlie. Burial was at Willow Grove Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
CASPER, WYOMING: Purl Patterson, 82, died July 30, 2005. He was born February 7, 1923 in Taylor, TX to Chalmer and Audie Spears Patterson. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris Patterson; two sons, Danny Patterson of Casper, and Bill Patterson of Midland, TX; three daughters, Mitty Young of Mills, Patricia Patterson of Virgina Beach, VA, and Janette Jones of California; a sister, Ira Oliva Margarty of Memphis, TN; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Billy Patterson. Services were held at Boyd Avenue Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Newcomer Funeral Home.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING Ignatius Joseph "Joe" Restivo, 83, died October 22, 2010. He was born March 19, 1927 in Cheyenne to Vincent and Vita Restivo. He was a cement mason, and owned Restivo and Sons Custom Concrete. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was a witness to the nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll, and the signing of the treaty with Japan. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer (Larry) Wolfe, and Gina (Jerry) John, all of Cheyenne; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Vincent Restivo (d. November 22, 2010), and Ed (Jerrae) Restivo, all of Cheyenne; a brother, Leonard Restivo of New Hope, PA; a stepbrother, Carl Milatzo of Cheyenne; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Barbara Feess Restivo; three siblings, Dominic, William, and Giovaninna Restivo; and his parents. Services were held at St. Mary's Cathedral. Interment of ashes was at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING: Raymond R. Roth, 58, died February 19, 2001. Services were held at Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment was at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Kane Funeral Home.
MOORCROFT, WYOMING: Rebecca Jean Shepperson, age 14 months, died March 4, 1955. She was born January 5, 1954 to Melvin and Mary Shepperson. Services were held at the Methodist Church with a pastor from the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Newscastle presiding. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING: Harry Eugene Smith, 69, died October 5, 2006. He was born May 4, 1937. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Interment was at Oregon Trails State Veterans' Cemetery in Evansville under the direction of Kane Funeral Home.
POWELL, WYOMING: Katharine Spomer died October 2, 2007. She was born September 26, 1914 in Melrose Park, IL to Gottfried and Sophie Fink Miller. She attended Hope Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Powell Hospital Auxiliary, the North End Club, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Piece Corps Quilters. She enjoyed quilting, crafts, embroidery and painting. She is survived by two daughters, Donna (Clem) Menning of Powell, and Brenda (Bob) Ruckman of Las Vegas, NV; three sons, John (Diane) Spomer, Dale (Joy) Spomer, and Carl (Judi) Spomer, all of Powell; three sisters, Emily Schierkolk, Sophie Panasuk, and Minnie Gams; a sister-in-law, Louise Miller; a brother-in-law, John Fink; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Spomer; a son, Daniel Spomer; a daughter, Carma Simon; two sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Hope Lutheran Church. Burial was at Crown Hill Cemetery by Thompson Funeral Home.
ALADDIN, WYOMING: Joseph Stedillie, Sr., 63, died March 9, 1941 at his residence. He was born November 3, 1877 in Tozina, Italy. He came to the U.S. in 1904. He was a former resident of Missouri, and eventually began ranching near Aladdin. He brought his sweetheart over from Italy, and they were married in 1913. He is survived by his wife, Mary Giachino Stedillie; eight children, Mrs. Harold Anderson, Louie, Tony, Edith, Geno, Joseph, Mrs. George Johnson, and Trezena; and 3 grandchildren. Interment was at Pineslope Cemetery.
CODY, WYOMING: Verne K. Stevens, 90, died January 2, 2001. He was born October 26, 1910. He retired from Cody Gas Co. with 46 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, rock hunting and archery. He was a longtime member of the Elks Lodge. He is survived by a sister, Mary Bell (Norman); two nieces, Mary Lou Hurt (Lee), and Marlene Ward (Dave); a nephew, Ned Dunn (Jeannie) of Powell; two grand-nephews; and a grand-niece. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gay Stevens. Arrangements were handled by Ballard Funeral Home.
GILLETTE, WYOMING: Carrie Elizabeth Blackman Sullivan, 78, died December 9, 1981 in Gillette, WY, her home for six years. She was born June 15, 1903 in Collbran, CO. She had been a longtime resident of Collbran, CO, and also lived in Grand Junction and Uravan. She married Leo Lester Sullivan on August 26, 1921. Survivors include four daughters, Doris O'Dell of Grand Junction, Jerrie Thatcher and Sharon Todd of Gillette, and Monna Dancer of Banner; four sons, Raymond of Neveda, Ellis of Louisville, CO, Carl of Gillette, and John of Los Almos, NM; a brother, Raymond Sullivan of Collbran; three sisters, Addie Lawton of Craig, Doris Mitchell of Olympia, WA, and Emma Hyde of Tyghe Valley, OR; 30 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Arrangements were handled by Callahan-Edfast Mortuary.
CASPER, WYOMING: Katherine Timlin, 106, passed away June 16, 2008. She was born January 20, 1902 in O'Neill, NE to Frank and Susan Ernst Kubichek. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine Nesmith; a sister, Miriam Abart; 2 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Michael J. Timlin; and a grandson. Interment was at Highland Cemetery.
POWELL, WYOMING: Doris Marjorie Turk, 92, died September 9, 2006. She was born November 5, 1913 in Sheridan to James and Annie Harte Dawson. She was a bookkeeper at Montana Dakota Utilities, and was of the Methodist faith. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star, and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by two sons, James E. of Powell, and Thad H. of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Mary Dudley of Portland, OR; 7 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Berlyn "Bo" Turk; a daughter, Lois Loraine Turk; and a brother, Richard Dawson. Interment was at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Walter J. Wenzel, 62, died July 5, 2010. He was born in Kassel, Germany on August 8, 1947 to Hans and Waltraud Wenzel. He arrived in the U.S. with his family in 1953, and became a U.S. citizen in 1962. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a retired budget analyst with the Department of Defense, and was a member of the DAV, VFW, and American Legion. He was on several bowling leagues and was a member of the Cheyenne Airport Golf Club, as well as serving as a 4-H leader. He enjoyed yard work, traveling, the outdoors, golfing, and his dog, Dweezil. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Myers Wenzel; two sons, David A. Wenzel and Roi G. Williamson; and several relatives in Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church. Inurnment with military honors was at Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Schrader Funeral Home.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Okson Wilkins, 72, died January 12, 2011. She was born in Kyongsan-do, Korea on March 1, 1938. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Wilkins; three children, Lema Jamieson of Cody, Deborah Brown of Burlingame, CA, and Mary Greenway of Atlanta, GA; three stepchildren, Cathi Lutz and Annette Dodd, both of Cheyenne, and Dennis Wilkins of Arizona City, AZ; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Cheyenne Korean Presbyterian Church. Cremation arrangements were by Schrader Funeral Home.
BYRON, WYOMING: Ronald William Wirth, 85, died July 8, 2008. He was born in 1923. Interment was at the Byron Cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home.
TORRINGTON, WYOMING: Rose E. Wunder, 86, died December 25, 2009. She was born May 18, 1923 to John and Hazel Stahlman Shindledecker. She and her husband were farmers, and she also worked for J.C. Penney. She enjoyed needlework and flower gardening. She attended the First Congregational Church, and enjoyed monthly luncheons with former J.C. Penney workers. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Dwight) Reed of Torrington, Shirley (James) Deemer of Amarillo, TX, and Nancy (Michael) Wingert of Loveland, CO; two sons, Donald Wunder, Sr. and John Wunder, both of Torrington; a brother, Wendell Shindledecker of Commerce City, CO; 10 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Wunder; her parents; five sisters; and a brother. Services were held at First Congregational Church. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery in Lingle by Colyer Funeral Home.
LOVELL, WYOMING: Ramona Darlene Young, 75, died February 9, 2008. She was born October 6, 1932 in Nampa, ID to George Owen Egbert and Aurelia B. Farnsworth Egbert. She enjoyed cooking, cross-stitching, and cards. Survivors include her husband, Bob Ray Young; a son, Charles Parker of Gladstone, ND; two daughters, Shelley Senner of Gunerson, MT, and Angie Spencer of Pocatello, ID; two sisters, Shirley Hubbard of Cheyenne, and Juanita Bolander of Murray, UT; four brothers, Rulon Farnsworth of American Falls, ID, Phil Farnsworth of Billings, Elwood Farnsworth of Minburn, IA, and Loye Lobstein of Powell; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Earl Davis; a daughter, Laureen Self; her parents; a sister, Gae Becker; and a brother, Truman Farnsworth. Interment of cremains was at Lovell Cemetery.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING: Claire A. Zeiner, 77, died February 7, 2004. She was born November 7, 1926 in Bethlehem, PA to Henry and Agnes McDermott Dietz. She attended Easton Nursing School, and had worked for Bethlehem Steel, Bush and Bull Department Store, Laros Silk, and New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance. She attended St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and enjoyed music, traveling, theater, crossword puzzles, reading the Bible, and playing bridge and pinochle. She was the wife of James Zeiner. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Olovich of Sheridan; a son, James K. Zeiner, Jr. of Brick, NJ; a sister, Elizabeth Bowser of Northampton, PA; 3 grandchildren; 4 nephews; and 8 nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, George and Raymond. Interment of cremains was at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Champion Ferries Funeral Home.