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April 29, 2006 Edition
A celebration of the life of Myrtle Peterson, 94, of Sheridan will be 7:30 tonight at the Country Kitchen Restaurant. Burial of her cremains will be at a later date in Ackley, Iowa. Mrs. Peterson died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Westview Health Care Center. She was born in Burt, Iowa, to Julia (Yost) and Charles Ama. She graduated from high school, earned a teaching degree and spent 20 years teaching in rural schools. She married Woodrow Peterson in Bethany, Mo. She helped him operate a local filling station and was a teller at Ackley (Iowa) State Bank for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband and adopted children.
April 28, 2006 Edition
Funeral services with military honors for former Sheridan resident James D. Lindsey, 76, of Buffalo will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Buffalo with Mike Garneau officiating. Burial will be in Oregon Trails State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Lindsey died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. He was born Feb. 14, 1930, in Gillette to Benjamin and Laura (Kincaid) Lindsey. He enlisted in the Army in May 1951, fought in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in June 1953. He was a ranch hand for the PK Ranch for many years. He lived in Sheridan County for 20 years. He enjoyed reading, watching people, fishing and going on outings with friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Archie, Duane and Kenneth; and a sister, Betty. Survivors include five nieces and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorials may be made to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Myrtle B. Peterson, 94, of Sheridan died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Westview Health Care Center. A celebration of her life will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Country Kitchen Restaurant. Memorial services and burial of cremains will later in Ackley, Iowa.
April 27, 2006 Edition
Funeral services for Laila Eleanor Pixley, 69, of Sheridan will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Whitewood, S.D. Burial will be in Whitewood Cemetery. The family will be at Champion Ferries Funeral Home in Sheridan from 10 a.m. until noon Friday to greet friends for viewing and visitation. Additional viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Friday at Kincade Funeral Home in Sturgis, S.D. Mrs. Pixley died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She was born to Oscar and Selma Balo in rural South Dakota near St. Onge in a Finnish-speaking community. She learned English in elementary school. She grew up in rural South Dakota and attended Black Hills State Teachers College in Spearfish, S.D. She married Hugh Pixley on Dec. 7, 1952. She owned and operated restaurants in South Dakota, Wyoming and Washington and owned and operated tourist resorts in South Dakota. The family also had a business transporting train crews for Burlington Northern, owned a potato chip factory in Belle Fourche, S.D., and owned a taxi cab business in Sheridan. Mrs. Pixley enjoyed fishing, painting and cooking. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Monte Evans. Survivors include five sons, Milo Evans of Penrose, Colo., Merle Evans of Warrenton, Va., Mike Pixley of Upton and Marty and Mark Pixley of Sheridan; a brother, Guy Balo of Whitewood; five sisters, Edna Baker of Belle Fourche, Hilma Saari of Basin, Etta Gaylord of Portland, Ore., Hazel Kessler of Sheridan, and Wilma Reynolds of Shreveport, La.; 14 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
Former Dayton resident Ken R. “K.R.” Warren, 57, of Billings died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today in Dahl Funeral Chapel in Billings. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Friday at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Turner, Mont. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas. Cremation will follow. Burial of cremains will be at a later date in Turner Cemetery. Mr. Warren was born Nov. 11, 1948, in Havre, Mont., to Thaine and Elinor (Fairbank) Warren. He graduated from high school in Turner and attended Eastern Montana College in Billings. He married Shirley Carlat in 1977. They moved to Phoenix, where Mr. Warren was a land-law examiner for the Bureau of Land Management. He was one of 10 recipients of the Presidential Award as an outstanding federal employee in 1985. He retired from the BLM in 1990. The family moved to Dayton in 1996. He and Mrs. Warren were later divorced. Mr. Warren returned to Billings in 2000. He was a member of the Classic Car Club and an avid NASCAR fan. Survivors include a son, Eric of Dayton; four brothers Tom and Scott of Turner, C.J. of Belgrade, Mont., and John of Kimball, S.D.; two sisters, Helen of Bozeman, Mont., and Arlene Lininger of Belgrade; and two granddaughters. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent's Healthcare, Nursing Education Fund, P.O. Box 2505, Billings, MT 59103.
James D. Lindsey, 76, of Buffalo died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Funeral services with military honors will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Buffalo with Mike Garneau officiating. Burial will be in Oregon Trails State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Robert Ernst Miller, 90, of Sheridan died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
April 26, 2006 Edition
Memorial services for Harry “David” Mathis, 67, of Ranchester will be 7 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Attendees are asked to wear “casual attire,” according to the funeral home. Mr. Mathis died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at his residence. Cremation has taken place. He was born March 3, 1939, to Harry M. and Ruth Mathis in Sheridan. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1965. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 24 years until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed reading, collecting rocks and hats and spending time in the Big Horn Mountains. Survivors include a brother, George, one niece, one nephew and one great-nephew, all of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Mass of Christian Burial for Ranchester native Helen Martha Clark, 90, of Buffalo, will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Buffalo with the Rev. George Von Kaenel as celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the church. Visitation is until 5 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Willow Grove Cemetery with graveside committal services following the Mass. Mrs. Clark died Monday, April 24, 2006, in Buffalo. She was born Jan. 16, 1916, in Ranchester to Joseph and Kate Washut. She started school in Ranchester and later moved with her family to Buffalo, where she attended high school. After high school, she worked in Sheridan at Boyd's Super Market and for Safeway. She moved to Buffalo in 1948 and worked for Pioneer Lumber as a bookkeeper. She attended night school at Hyman Business College in Sheridan, receiving a two-year degree as a bookkeeper. She married Ray Clark on Jan. 20, 1950, in Buffalo. She was a social worker with the Department of Family Services for 27 years until she retired in 1981. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a 60-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She belonged to a bridge club and was an avid player. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her husband; a son, Ray Jr. of Buffalo; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
April 25, 2006 Edition
Memorial services for Henry “David” Mathis, 67, of Ranchester will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home. Attendees are asked to wear “casual attire,” according to the funeral home. Mr. Mathis died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at his residence. Cremation has taken place. He was born March 3, 1939, to Harry M. and Ruth Mathis in Sheridan. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1965. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 24 years, until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed reading, collecting rocks and hats and spending time in the Big Horn Mountains. Survivors include a brother, George, and several nieces, nephews and one great-nephew, all of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Funeral services for Acme native Catherine Ann Brantz, 74, of Cheyenne will be 2 p.m. Friday in Immanuel Lutheran Church of Sheridan with the Rev. Richard Heine officiating. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will be at the Fiedor Ranch in Ranchester following services. Mrs. Brantz died Saturday, April 22, 2006, in LifeCare Center in Cheyenne. She was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Acme to Agnes and Edward Fiedor. She was a 1949 graduate of Ranchester High School. She married Edward Brant on July 30, 1950, in Hardin, Mont. She worked with her husband in several business ventures including Bondi Bros. Grocery and the OK Corral in Sheridan. She also worked as a nurse's aide at Sheridan VA Medical Center. She enjoyed her grandchildren, flowers, birds, wildlife and dancing. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Sheridan Women of the Moose. She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, John and Karl Fiedor; and two grandchildren. Survivors include four daughters, Cheryl Broyer and Gloria Brantz, both of Cheyenne, Carol Henson of Mesa, Ariz., and Diane Ford of Gillette; three sons, Ed of Rapid City, Tom of Gillette and Don of Cheyenne; six brothers, Tom Fiedor of Casper, Joe, Robert and Pete Fiedor, all of Sheridan, Ed Fiedor of Laramie and Jack Fiedor of Ranchester; three sisters, Theresa Mock of Mesa, Joan Mlinar of O'Neal, Neb., and Marie Parkinson of Gillette; 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Ranchester Library, Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch or Rocky Mountain College.
A Christian Wake Service for Dr. Charles Stanley Pfister, 89, of Sheridan will be 7 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Neal Pfister, son of the deceased, and the Rev. Tom Ogg officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Dr. Pfister died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at his residence. He was born Feb. 1, 1917, in Sheridan and grew up on a ranch in the Pumpkin Buttes area of Campbell County. He was a 1941 graduate of Creighton University College of Dentistry. He enlisted in the Army Dental Corps on Aug. 10, 1942, and served in North Africa, Italy, France, Germany and Austria during World War II. He was honorably discharged with the rank of captain Jan. 22, 1946. He practiced dentistry in Sheridan until August 1978, when he retired. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church for more than 64 years. He was preceded in death by a son, John Charles. Survivors include his wife, Cleo; three other sons, William, Michael and Kevin; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
April 24, 2006 Edition
Funeral services for Kenneth Casteel, 96, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony Forman officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Visitation is until 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Casteel died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born June 14, 1909, in Zwingle, Iowa, to Clyde and Hannah (Denlinger) Casteel. He married Bernice Clemen on April 21, 1932, in Galena, Ill. He was a truck driver all his life. He began work at Armour Packing Co. in 1930 and later worked for County Trucking and Prucka. He retired from Interstate Systems in 1973 and moved to Sheridan with his family for the mountains and hunting. He enjoyed raising cows, which were his pets. He worked part time for the Garbers in Big Horn until the late 1980s, when he began caring for Mrs. Casteel full time. She preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd of Missouri Valley, Iowa, and Duane of Sheridan; a sister, Marie Carranza of Huntington Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
BUFFALO — Donald John Bettinger, 80, of Buffalo died Friday, April 21, 2006, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Bob McHenry officiating. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Willow Grove Cemetery with military graveside rites by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorial may be made to the Jerry Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home.
Harry “David” Mathis, 67, of Ranchester died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at his residence. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home. Attendees are asked to wear casual attire. Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Sheridan dentist Charles Stanley Pfister, 88, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at his residence. Christian wake services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Tom Ogg as celebrant.
Sue A. Meacham, 75, of Sheridan died Friday, April 21, 2006, in Westview Health Care Center. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Museum, P.O. Box 73, Sheridan, WY 82801.
April 22, 2006 Edition
No obituaries reported.
April 21, 2006 Edition
Kenneth Casteel, 96, of Sheridan died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tony Forman officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Matthias Ambrose Bell, 3 days old, died Friday, April 14, 2006, in the arms of his father at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings. He was born April 11, 2006, to James and Stephanie Bell of Cody. Mrs. Bell is a former Sheridan resident. Mass of the Angels was celebrated Thursday at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Cody with the Rev. Vernon Clark as celebrant. In addition to his parents, survivors include sisters Ashlen, Hallie, Taylor, Kateri, Michaela and Cecilia; a brother, James; his grandparents, Jim and Ruth Bell and George and Judy Ribble; and a great-grandfather, Joe Stefanowich. Memorials may be made to Carmelite Monastery in care of Father Daniel Mary, Prior, P.O. Box 2747, Cody.
April 20, 2006 Edition
No obituaries reported
April 19, 2006 Edition
Funeral services for former Sheridan resident Leonard DeWayne Harris, 24, of Gillette, will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Harris died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in Wyoming Medical Center in Casper as a result of a motorcycle accident near Gillette. He was born Sept. 17, 1981, in Galveston, Texas, to Kim and Steve Harris. The family moved to Sheridan, where he grew up and attended school. He played high school football and baseball and participated in the Sheridan County Rodeo. He was employed by RCR Well Service in Gillette. He was engaged to Emily Simpson of Gillette. Survivors include a daughter, Fallon Len Harris; his mother, Kim Townsend of Gillette; his father and stepmother, Steve and Judy Harris of Onsted, Mich.; his stepfather and stepmother Don and Barb Townsend of Sheridan; four brothers Don R., Greg and Brad Townsend and James Conant; four sisters, Venessa Paredez, Brandy Jo Roterius, Erica Swartz and Megan Harris; and grandparents Bobbie and Leonard Harris. Memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Bernice Sissy Slater, 77, of Tampa, Fla., died Sunday, April 16, 2006, at University Community Hospital in Tampa. She was mother of Ronald Slater of Sheridan. Funeral services are today at Carrollwood Chapel, Blount & Curry Funeral Home in Tampa. Burial is in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Mrs. Slater was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lillian Sidle of Miami Beach, Fla. She lived in Miami for nearly 70 years before moving to Tampa to be closer to family. She was preceded in death by a brother, Merle of Miami. Survivors include her husband, Sumner; another son, Michael of Tampa; a sister, Florence Jacobson of Miami; and two granddaughters.
Patricia `Patsy' G. Jones, 77, of Twisp, Wash., died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee of complications from pneumonia. She was mother of Julia Stellingwerf of Sheridan. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church in Twisp. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Precht's Methow Valley Chapel, followed by funeral services at the chapel at 2 p.m. Concluding services and burial will be at Sullivan Cemetery in Winthrop, Wash., followed by a potluck at the Twist Senior Citizens Center. Arrangements are with Precht-Harrison-Nearants Funeral Service Directors. Mrs. Jones was born Dec. 13, 1928, in Othello, Wash., to George “Red” and Jennie Ellsworth. She moved to the Methow Valley with her family in 1929. She was a 1947 graduate of Twisp High School. She married Robert G. Jones on Sept. 19, 1956, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He died Sept. 12, 1976. She worked at several jobs, including cook for the Branding Iron Restaurant in Methow Valley for several years. She enjoyed traveling to the Black Hills of South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana and the Washington coast to visit family members. She was a member of Twisp Senior Citizens and Methow Eagles Auxiliary. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Virgil and Donald Ellsworth; two sisters, Josephine Danielson and Francis Marcell; and a grandson. Survivors include two sons, Patrick of Stanwood, Wash., and Dennis of Twisp; a second daughter, Jennifer Konrad of Twisp; a sister, Marge Nilles of Twisp; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The Guild House, 901 Red Apple Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801 or to Aero Methow Rescue in Twisp.
April 18, 2006 Edition
Visitation for Raymond E. Marty, 86, of Sheridan will be 6-8 p.m. today at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Marty died Sunday, April 16, 2006, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1920, in Hot Springs, S.D., to Henry Edmond and Nella Beatrice (Arnold) Marty. He grew up on the family ranch near Edgemont, S.D., and attended schools in Edgemont. He was a 1940 graduate of Edgemont High School. He joined the South Dakota Army National Guard in 1939. His National Guard unit, as part of the 34th Infantry Division, was activated in January 1941 and deployed to England in January 1942. He joined Darby's 1st Rangers in spring 1942 and was later assigned as a sergeant in the cadre for the 3rd and 4th Ranger Battalions serving in North Africa, Sicily and Salerno, Italy. He received the Bronze Star, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Defense, American Campaign, Europe-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with Arrowhead and four campaign stars, the World War II Victory and Army Occupation medals, the Presidential Citation with oak leaf and the Combat Infantry Badge. He was transferred to Fort Ord, Calif., in April 1944, where he trained recruits. He married Marjorie Graham on Nov. 18, 1944, in Edgemont. They moved to Sheridan in 1945. They lived in Casper from 1946-48, when Mr. Marty trained as a mechanic. They returned to Sheridan, and he worked for various automobile dealers until 1975, when he and his brother-in-law, Hank Sullivan, started Coffeen Auto Service. Mr. Marty retired in 1994. He was a life member of American Legion Post 7, National Rifle Association, Ranger Brothers of World War II, Disabled American Veterans and the 75th Ranger Regiment Association. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, dancing and being with his family. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Larry of Divide, Colo., and Roger of Lakewood, Colo.; two daughters, Gayle Wells of Sheridan and Susan Zastrow of Sioux Falls, S.D.; a brother, Ed of Hot Springs, S.D.; a sister, Mary Rickard of Hot Springs; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Shrine Children's Hospital, Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Visitation for Tony J. Bocek, 89, of Ranchester will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. The family has requested casual attire. Mr. Bocek died Friday, April 14, 2006, at Sheridan Manor. He was born Aug. 6, 1916, in Monarch to John and Anna Bocek. He grew up on his family's farm. He married Stella Zowada on May 15, 1938, in St. Thomas Catholic Church in Monarch. They bought the family farm in 1952. He maintained the farm while working for Big Horn Coal Co. as a miner. He retired from the coal company in 1979 after 42 years. He enjoyed being with his family and friends. He raised a garden, shared produce, and enjoyed dancing, playing cards and feeding wild turkeys. He was a member of St. Edmund's Catholic Church, United Mine Workers of America Local 2055, and a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, John and Mike; and an infant sister, Mary. Survivors include his wife of Ranchester; two sons, Gary of Ferndale, Wash., and Anton of Ranchester; a daughter, Joan Tellez of Sheridan; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Elks Lodge air conditioning fund or Sheridan Senior Citizens Center transportation in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Former Sheridan resident Leonard DeWayne Harris, 24, of Gillette died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in Wyoming Medical Center in Casper from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident near Gillette. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
April 17, 2006 Edition
Virginia Kay Austin, 62, of Kaycee died Thursday, April 13, 2006, at her residence. She was sister of Merle Koch of Ranchester. A celebration of her life has been held by her family. Arrangements were with Adams Funeral Home of Buffalo. Mrs. Austin was born Dec. 14, 1943, in Worland to James T. and Josphine Morgareidge Spratt. The family moved around the state while she was growing up. She graduated from Kaycee High School in 1962. After high school, she attended nursing school in Casper for one year. She married Jack H. Austin on April 21, 1964, in Kaycee. They made their home in Kaycee. She was a retired employee of the Ron and Judy Christensen Ranch east of Kaycee. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading and quilting. She was a member of the pinochle marathon in Kaycee. Survivors include five daughters, Melinda Lee Austin, Shelia Schirmer and Michelle Austin, all of Kaycee; Connie Dallman of Cody and Jacqueline Austin of Billings; a brother, Charles Spratt of Aurora, Colo.; another sister, Lou Jones of Kaycee; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Kaycee Branch Library in care of the funeral home.
Tony J. Bocek, 89, of Sheridan died Friday, April 14, 2006, at Sheridan Manor. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
April 15, 2006 Edition
A committal service for Walter H. Grubb, 68, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Terral Bearden officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Grubb died Oct. 7, 2003.
April 14, 2006 Edition
Memorial services for Hubert John Knickrehm, 90, of Sheridan will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Inurnment will be in Grand Island (Neb.) Cemetery. Mr. Knickrehm died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Westview Health Care Center after a brief illness. He was born April 30, 1915, in Grand Island to John and Emma (Stoppkottee) Knickrehm. He graduated from Grand Island High School and worked in the family grocery business before attending the University of Nebraska. He graduated in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science degree and was a member of the 1941 Rose Bowl football team. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served in the European Theater during World War II. He attained the rank of major. He returned to Grand Island after the war and went into the insurance business with Cady and Knickrehm and later with The Grand Island Trust Co. He married Theola Ellen Leahy on Jan. 17, 1950, in Grand Island. He was past president of Grand Island Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, and a member of the Riverside Golf Club, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Elks Lodge. He and Mrs. Knickrehm moved to Mesa, Ariz., in 1988, where he belonged to East Mesa Rotary Club. The couple moved to Sheridan in 2001 to be near their daughter. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Krogh. Survivors include his wife of Sheridan; a daughter, Mary Kay Love of Sheridan; and a sister, Dr. Marie Knickrehm of Lincoln, Neb. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801, or to Grand Island High School Foundation, P.O. Box 4904, Grand Island, NE 68802.
April 13, 2006 Edition
Visitation for Shirley deCastro, 70, of Sheridan will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Peter James Mwaura officiating. Mrs. deCastro died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Sheridan Manor. She was born Dec. 18, 1935, in Sheridan to Walt and Rena (Benbrooks) Wolfe. She married Bill deCastro on July 20, 1957. They were divorced. She worked in the banking industry from 1957 until retirement. She enjoyed walking with her two dachshunds, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening and traveling with her companion. Survivors include two daughters, Terri Luitjens of Sheridan and Vickie Culver of Denver; a sister, Dorothy Lee West of California; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Children's Orphanage or Ronald McDonald House in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Herbert John Knickrehm, 90, of Sheridan died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Westview Health Care Center after a brief illness. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Burial will be in Grand Island (Neb.) Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801 or to Grand Island High School Foundation, P.O. Box 4904, Grand Island, NE 68802.
April 12, 2006 Edition
Funeral services for former Sheridan resident Jean Sheila Reed, 84, of Boise, Idaho, will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Burket officiating. Mrs. Reed died Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Boise. She was born April 1, 1922, in Helena, Mont., to Robert and Alma Abel. She married Albert Everett Reed on Jan. 22, 1944, at the home of her parents. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church and was active in Bible study and prayer circles. She played piano for her church. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Sheila; two sons, Albert Everette Reed Jr. and Robert; a brother, Robert Abel; a sister, Christina Baker; and a granddaughter. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Thomas; two sons, Kirk and Pete; a sister, Doris Daniels; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Deborah Anne Hosford Garber, 64, of Sheridan will be 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Garber died Saturday, April 8, 2006, at her residence. She was born Sept. 5, 1941, in Watertown, S.D., to Lorraine M. Roach and Richard S. Hosford. She grew up helping her father on the Diamond Cross Ranch at Birney, Mont. She enjoyed riding and hunting rabbits. She attended school in Birney, the Kent Country Day School in Denver and Big Horn School and was a 1959 graduate of Sheridan High School. She attended New Haven College in Jackson, Miss., and the University of Arizona-Tucson. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing bridge. She was an avid sports fan and supported her children in their sports endeavors. Survivors include four children, Christina Murphy, Bruce Garber, Susie Ponce and Rich Garber; three sisters, Kathy Hosford, Carol Vandeventer and Pam David; a brother, Dick Hosford; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Big Horn Education Fund or Big Horn High School Athletic Booster Club in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Shirley deCastro
Shirley deCastro, 70, died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Sheridan Manor. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Peter James Mwaura officiating. Memorials may benefit St. Joseph's Children's Orphanage or Ronald McDonald House in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
David Joseph Watt
David Joseph Watt, 62, of Buffalo died Friday, March 31, 2006, in Billings. He was brother of Regina Leath of Banner. Memorials services were April 4 in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Marty Rostad officiating. Mr. Watt was born April 7, 1943, to Donald J. and Annette (Richter) Watt. He was a 1961 graduate of Johnson County High School and a 1965 graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in agriculture. He was the fourth-generation owner/operator of the Watt ranch on Clear Creek east of Buffalo. He married Virginia Krezelok on Aug. 25, 1963, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Sheridan. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed elk hunting and spending time at the family cabin in the Big Horn Mountains. In addition to his sister, survivors include his wife; his mother of Buffalo; a son, Tony of Kathmandu, Nepal; a daughter, Michelle Burke of Buffalo; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Johnson County Library in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82834.
Sue Ann Taylor, 60, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. At her request, no services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
April 11, 2006 Edition
Sheridan native Tonia Christine Burnette, 65, of Riverton died Thursday, April 6, 2006, at her residence. A celebration of her life was Monday in the Robert A. Peck Arts Center at Central Wyoming College in Riverton with the Rev. Inga Oyan Longbrake officiating. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Burnette was born Dec. 13, 1940, in Sheridan to Joseph F. and Peggy George Rulli. She grew up in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School. She received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Wyoming in 1963. She was UW homecoming queen in 1961. She married Garry Burnette on June 13, 1964, in Sheridan. They lived in Indiana, Virginia, Michigan, Utah and Maryland and 10 years in Toronto, while Mr. Burnette pursued his work as a management consultant. Mrs. Burnette was a high school English teacher in Oregon and Maryland. The family moved to Riverton in 1973. Mrs. Burnette was employed by Central Wyoming College from 1979-2000, including as activities director and, for the last 18 years until she retired, as director of the Robert A. Peck Arts Center. She also was student senate sponsor and adviser. She retired in 2001. She spearheaded a mid-1970s drive to preserve the historic Chicago and North Western railroad depot in Riverton. The work became Riverton's official U.S. Bicentennial project. Mrs. Burnette helped establish Arts in Action, which sponsors community arts projects and performances, and initiated the annual Arts in Action Pierrot Awards honoring Fremont County artists. She also was a founder of the Wind River Arts Foundation and Hot Notes/Cool Nites, a summer band concert series in Riverton and Lander. She received the 1982 Governor's Arts Award in recognition of her service to the arts and served on the Wyoming Arts Council from 1988-94. She served two terms on the Riverton school board, was District 25 School Board chairwoman twice, and was the Wyoming Association of School Administrators' 2004 Wyoming School Board Member of the Year. She was a member of the Riverton Kiwanis and the Riverton Downtown Beautification Committee. She received the Riverton Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Service Award in 2005 for “community service, leadership and citizenship.” She was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Rulli. Survivors include her husband; a son, Todd of Park City, Utah; a daughter, Shelby Rodriguez of Denver; a brother, Dan Rulli of Arizona; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a scholarship fund established in Mrs. Burnette's name in care of Wyoming National Bank, 1700 N. Federal, Riverton, WY 82501, Attn: Tonia Burnette Arts Scholarship.
James Cooper, 62, of Sheridan died Sunday, April 9, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home with David Wagner officiating.
Forrest K. Leland
Forrest K. Leland, 83, of Sheridan died Monday, April 10, 2006, at Sheridan Manor. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
April 10, 2006 Edition
Deborah Hosford Garber, 64, of Sheridan died Saturday, April 8, 2006, at her residence. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery under direction of Kane Funeral Home.
Former Sheridan resident Jean S. Reed, 84, of Boise, Idaho, died Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Boise. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ken Burket officiating.
BUFFALO — Carroll Carpentier Andersen, 84, of Buffalo died Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Buffalo. Military graveside services are today at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle. Arrangements are with Adams Funeral Home.
Memorial service for Karen J. Moyes, 59, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Terrel Bearden officiating. Mrs. Moyes died Thursday, April 6, 2006, at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1947, in Sheridan to Chester and Ardith Emily (Kelley) Davey. She grew up and attended schools in Sheridan and was a 1965 graduate of Sheridan High School. She married Russell Moyes on Dec. 28, 1994, in Sheridan. She was a certified nursing assistant at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed the mountains and working in her yard and flowerbed. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, of Sheridan; a son, Richard Rexroat of Bellevue, Wash.; a daughter, Trina Adams of Sheridan; several brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the recipient of the donor's choice.
April 8, 2006 Edition
No obituaries reported.
April 7, 2006 Edition
Rodney R. St. Clair, 77, of Sheridan died Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Cremation has taken place, and services will be later. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. St. Clair was born Aug. 16, 1928, to Edwin and Jesse (Mills) St. Clair in Gebo. He was a 1948 graduate of Hot Springs High School. He joined the Marine Corps after graduation and was stationed in China. After his discharge, he went to Thermopolis, where he worked on the Boysen Reservoir dam. He was called back into service during the Korean War. He moved to Norwalk, Calif., after his second discharge. He married Betty Jo Johnson on May 24, 1952. Mr. St. Clair worked for Telford McCallum Steel in Norwalk for about four years. The family moved to Billings in 1956, and Mr. St. Clair worked as a structural engineer for Mountain States Steel until 1971, when the family moved to Jackson. They bought and managed United Campground of Jackson Hole until 1976, when they sold it and began traveling. The St. Clairs spent a month in the Philippines, then returned to the United States and spent summers in Mesa, Ariz., and winters working for the National Park Service in Grand Teton National Park. They returned to Thermopolis in 1993. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Kim of Sheridan and Robin Dittrich of Beaverton, Ore.; a son, Rodney Ron; and four grandchildren.
Dayton native George Arthur Dickson, 88, of Riverton died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at his residence. A celebration of his life will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Davis Funeral Home of Riverton with the Rev. Bill Carlson, pastor of United Methodist Church, officiating. The celebration will be followed by military honors at the funeral home, conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars. A dinner at the VFW Hall in Riverton will follow. Mr. Dickson was born Jan. 15, 1918, in Dayton to Bly and Ruby Dickson. He grew up in the Big Horn Mountains and Sheridan. He attended school in Sheridan and graduated from high school in 1936. He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins for three years before entering the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941. He served in the South Pacific, primarily New Guinea, for 31 months as a radio operator. He returned to the United States in 1944 and married Dixie Van Alstyne on Dec. 25, 1945, in Dayton. They moved to Fort Collins, where Mr. Dickson returned to CSU and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in range management in 1950. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Buffalo until he was recalled into military service for the Korean War in 1950. He served one year in the Army infantry, stationed mainly at Fort Carson, Colo. After discharge, he returned to Buffalo until 1952, when he was transferred to Hulett for 11 1/2 years. He was transferred to Riverton in 1963. He retired in 1973. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Masonic Lodge and Odd Fellows. He held offices in the VFW and Legion. He enjoyed fly-fishing, stamp collecting and hunting. He was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Lofgren. Survivors include his wife, Dixie; a son, Jim of Kehei, Maui, Hawaii; a daughter, Gina Decker of Newberry, S.C.; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Little Wind Hospice or the VFW in care of Davis Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main, Riverton, WY 82501.
Karen J. Moyes, 58, of Sheridan died Thursday, April 6, 2006, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
April 6, 2006 Edition
Memorial services for Kathryn June Harrison, 51, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Mrs. Harrison died Monday, April 3, 2006, at her residence. She was born May 26, 1954, in Sheridan to Martin and Irene (Jacobs) Overgaard. She married James Harrison on Sept. 8, 1973, in Story. She was a registered nurse. She worked at Sheridan VA Medical Center for 11 years, one year at Westview Health Care Center, and one year at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed her roses, working in her yard, sewing, reading, crossword puzzles, travel, riding, camping and taking walks with her husband and their dog, Rudy. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Amanda Malyurek of Gillette; a son, Jacob of Gillette; her stepfather, Jim Wilson of Sheridan; four brothers, David and Tom Wilson, both of Sheridan, Alan Wilson of Tennessee, and Steve Wilson of Texas; and a grandson. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
April 5, 2006 Edition
Kathryn June Harrison, 51, of Sheridan died Monday, April 3, 2006, at her residence. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
April 4, 2006 Edition
Margery “Margie” Dregoiw, 86, of Sheridan died Monday, April 3, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Dr. Hugh Batty officiating. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Elks Lodge, 45 W. Brundage St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
April 3, 2006 Edition
Christopher John Watson, 26, of Sheridan died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at his residence. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Jon Warder officiating. A second memorial service will be 2 p.m. April 10 at Precht's Methow Valley Chapel in Twisp, Wash. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Former Sheridan resident William Ludell “Bill” Slates, 78, of Buffalo died Saturday, April 1, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Alan Schaberg officiating. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. Tuesday and 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Willow Grove Cemetery with military graveside honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Mr. Slates was born March 2, 1928, in Gillette to Clyde and Ethel Slates. He grew up and attended school in Gillette. He worked on Campbell County ranches until 1946, when he joined the Army. After service, he returned to Gillette and worked on construction for several years. He married Frances Haskin on March 17, 1954, in Gillette. They moved to Sheridan in 1961, and Mr. Slates owned and operated the Last Frontier Service Station. He later worked for Sheridan County. He and Mrs. Slates moved to Buffalo in 1992 after he retired. He attended New Assembly of God Church, was a past member of Jeans and Queens Square Dance Club of Sheridan, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, the mountains, and dancing. He was preceded in death by five brothers, two sisters, a grandson and a granddaughter. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Andrea Slates of Sheridan; and one granddaughter.
Glenn Heaton, 86, of Sheridan died Sunday, April 2, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
April 1, 2006 Edition
No obituaries reported.
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