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Former Sheridan resident Harold James Bursell, 72, of Las Vegas died May 15, 2008, after a long battle with lung cancer, according to his family. A memorial service is planned July 13 in Las Vegas. Mr. Bursell was born July 13, 1935 in Truman, Minn., to Donald S. and Mabel I. Bursell. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a rancher and businessman in Sheridan. He later moved to Cody, then to Arizona after retiring. He moved to Las Vegas two years ago. He enjoyed traveling in his RV. Survivors include his wife, Louella Bursell; five children, Luci Parham, Scott Bursell, Terri Wilkey, Becky Nicholas and Brenda Vance; two brothers, Ike of Truman and Jack of Fairmont, Minn.; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Louella Bursell, 5300 E. Desert Inn Road, No. 117, Las Vegas, NV 89122 for a contribution the family will make to hospice and the cancer society.
Memorial services for Margaret Len Osgard, 87, of Sheridan and Dixon, Ill., will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating. Inurnment will be in Sheridan Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Osgard died May 26, 2008, in Dixon. She was born April 18, 1921, in Sheridan to Floyd and Bess (Spracklen) Bessey. She grew up and attended schools in Sheridan and was a 1939 graduate of Sheridan High School. She married Ray Richard Osgard on June 28, 1942. They lived in the Sundance area and, later, in Hamilton, Mont., where she was a secretary in a doctor's office for a number of years. She was a member of the Methodist Church and enjoyed quilting, crafts, flowers and spending time with her family. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Cook of Dixon; and two sisters, Katherine “Kay” Zwickel of Westminister, Calif., and Carol Kelso of Tigard, Ore.
A memorial service for Kenneth Capper Monroe, 92, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sugarland Ridge Assisted Living Facility, 1551 Sugarland Drive, with the Rev. Phil Wold officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Monroe died May 23, 2008, at his residence. Funeral services were earlier this week in Fort Collins, Colo., with burial in Grandview Cemetery there. Mr. Monroe was born Nov. 2, 1915, in Decatur County, Kan., to Benjamin Franklin “Frank” and Alameda Isadora “Dora” Bolin Monroe. He grew up on the family farm near Oberlin, Kan., and graduated from Decatur County High School in 1935. The family moved to Colorado in 1936, and Mr. Monroe did odd jobs and ranch work until 1939, when the family moved to California. He was a machinist at the Mare Island Navy Yard, repairing ships, from 1940-45. He later worked for United Airlines in Cheyenne and San Francisco. He married Garnet Robinson on Aug. 4, 1944. She preceded him in death. The family moved in 1950 to Denver, where he worked at General Iron Works. After two years, the family moved to the mountains near Red Feather Lakes, Colo., and he was self-employed in home construction and maintenance. He also worked for the Larimer County Road Department from 1966 until he retired. He enjoyed reading, ranch projects, pets, shopping for vehicles, participating in fall harvests, travel, politics, ice skating and family reunions. He was a member of Morning Star Community Church in Red Feather Lakes and Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheridan. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers and twin sisters. Survivors include four children, Ilene Wical of Eaton, Colo., Nancy Deines of Sheridan, Marion Monroe of Red Feather Lakes and Elbert Monroe of Abilene, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter.
Lucille M. Fellon, 101, of Edgerton died May 19, 2008, in Poplar Living Center in Casper. She was mother of Norma Maney of Sheridan. Memorial services are 2 p.m. today at Bustard's Funeral Home in Casper, the Rev. Ron Blauvelt of Faith Assembly of God Church officiating. Cremation has taken place, and burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Casper. Mrs. Fellon was born May 10, 1907, in Barrington, Ill., to Louis F. and Martha E. (Washakie) Tuegel. The family moved to Gillette when she was 10 years old. She married John Fellon on March 1, 1937, in Hardin, Mont. The family lived in Gillette until 1942, when they moved to Edgerton. Mrs. Fellon enjoyed fishing, camping, sewing, crossword puzzles, quilting, family gatherings, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, travel and shopping at secondhand stores. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, six brothers, two sisters and one great-grandson. Survivors include another daughter, Virginia Custer of Edgerton; a son, Keith of Thermopolis; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Dorothy M. Karst, 81, of Sheridan died May 29, 2008, in Sheridan Manor. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Robert Deyoe “Bob” Edwards, 67, of Buffalo died May 27, 2008, at his residence. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Friday at Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Saur officiating. A memorial reception will follow at Buffalo American Legion Hall. Mr. Edwards was father of Janet Hamstreet of Sheridan. He was born July 20, 1940, in Casper to Elisha and Betty Edwards. He attended high school in Casper and was a member of the football and wrestling teams. He moved 38 years ago to Buffalo, where he owned and operated City Electric. He participated in community youth programs, was member, board member and past president of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, and was lead coordinator for the Christmas Lighting Committee. He also contributed lighting for the Christmas Chili Supper for many years and helped people with their float lighting and generators. He was involved in Kiwanis for many years and helped with the organization's annual pancake breakfast. He was a member and captain of Johnson County Search and Rescue. He reportedly contributed a large portion of the electrical materials and worked many hours to help construct the current Search and Rescue building. He and his wife, Mickey, helped develop the Buffalo Skating Association and build the current skating rink in the city's park. He also set the bronze buffalo at Buffalo High School. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, bowling, boating, his cabin and being with his family. Survivors include his wife; five other children, Alan Sword of Buffalo, Lori Brown of Fairview, Tenn., Teri Kovaleski of Albuquerque, N.M., Koni Sickel of Mills, and David A. Christensen of Denver; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorials may be made to Livestrong (the Lance Armstrong Cancer Organization), Life Line at Johnson County Healthcare Center, or Senior Center Meals-On-Wheels in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
A celebration of life for Scott Edward Sutton, 49, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Sutton's Tavern, 1402 N. Main St. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Sutton died May 27, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 21, 1958, in Cheyenne to Donald Edward and Betsy (Merrill) Sutton. He grew up and attended school in various towns around the state. After graduating from high school, he worked as a butcher before going to work for Frontier Oil Co. in Cheyenne, where he was company foreman for 13 years. He moved to Sheridan in October 1993 and owned and operated Sutton's Tavern. He enjoyed playing pool, four-wheeling, cars and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include a son, Travis of Sheridan; a daughter, Mary Emally Sutton of Crawley, Texas; three brothers, Rick, Bruce and Mark; and two sisters, Karen and Lisa.
Dorothy Shireman “Dot” Butler, 89, of Sheridan died May 27, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Revs. David Duprey and Kevin Jones officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Peter's Columbarium. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church Outreach Program.
Catherine B. Dockery, 77, of Parkman died May 28, 2008, at her residence on Pass Creek. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Scott Edward Sutton, 49, of Sheridan died May 27, 2008, at his residence. A celebration of life will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Sutton's Tavern, 1402 N. Main St. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Dorothy S. Butler, 89, of Sheridan died May 27, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Charles Lee “Chuck” Gaston, 77, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Family Life Center, 118 W. Fifth St. Mr. Gaston died May 20, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Gaston was born May 6, 1931, in Gillette to Alpheus and Florence Gaston. He married Betty L. Hunter on June 12, 1955. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving until he was honorably discharged Dec. 14, 1954. He worked at Sheridan VA Medical Center for 34 1/2 years until 1986, when he retired. He was a life member of the Elks Club and the Family Life Center. He enjoyed fishing, walking, hunting, gardening, the mountains, going to garage sales, and coffee at the Wal-Mart McDonald's with friends. He was preceded in death by two half sisters and three half brothers. Survivors include his wife. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Funeral services for Wayne Andrew Rettinghouse, 87, of Clearmont will be 2 p.m. Friday at Clearmont Community Church with the Rev. Marty Rostad officiating. Burial will be in Clearmont Cemetery with graveside services. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Thursday and 9-11 a.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Mr. Rettinghouse died May 23, 2008, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. He was born Aug. 10, 1920, in Manderson to William and Lottie Rettinghouse. He grew up and went to school in Manderson and worked at various jobs. He joined the U.S. Army and served in the European Theater during World War II. He married Gladys Anderson in Nashville, Tenn. After the war, they moved to Meeteetse, where Mr. Rettinghouse ranched and worked in the oil fields. The family lived in Montana for a short time before moving to Thermopolis and, later, Riverton, where Mr. Rettinghouse worked for the Farmer's Exchange. He retired in 1982. The couple moved to Clearmont in 2006 to be close to their son and his family. Mr. Rettinghouse was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, raising and training horses, and cooking breakfast for his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Wayne of Clearmont and Martin of Greybull; one daughter, Evelyn Smiley of Riverton; 24 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
BUFFALO — Paul Nahne Jones, 70, of Buffalo died May 21, 2008, at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Emblem with the Rev. Chris Brandt officiating. Burial will be in Emblem Cemetery with graveside services. Viewing will be 1-9 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Pete Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Paul Jones Memorial Funeral Fund, established to help his family defray funeral expenses.
Former Sheridan resident Arthur S. “Art” Katz, 74, of Marmora, N.J., died May 5, 2008, in Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point, N.J. Memorial services were May 9 in Godfrey Funeral Home in Palermo, N.J. Mr. Katz was born July 4, 1933, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Sam and Claire Katz. The family moved to Sheridan when he was 3 years old after his father became office manager for Sheridan Wyoming Coal Co. Mr. Katz attended Sheridan schools and was a 1951 graduate of Sheridan High School. He attended Sheridan College for one year, then spent one year at the University of Wyoming before joining the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean conflict. While he was in the service, his family returned to New York. He moved back to the East Coast after being discharged from the service. He received his bachelor's degree in business and master's degree in geology from the University of Virginia. He owned the Country Lawyer Restaurant and Gift Shop and Katz Seafood Market, both in West Chester, Pa. He later owned the Locust Street Deli and Courtyard Deli in Walnut Creek, Calif., then was a real estate agent in Ocean City, N.J., for 12 years before retiring in July 2007. He returned to Sheridan for Class of 1951 reunions and during Sheridan-WYO Rodeo days. Survivors include his wife, Karen; three daughters, Sue Kelly of Douglassville, Pa., Dianne Schmanek of Birdsboro, Pa., and Beth McClatchy of Phoenixville, Pa.; a sister, Judy Shanberg of Moraga, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Parkinson Association, P.O. Box 2026, Edison, NJ 08818 or Ocean View Center for Rehabilitation, 2721 Route 9, Ocean View, NJ 08230.
William “Bill” Lafferty, 80, died May 22, 2008, in Sheridan Manor. At his request, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Lafferty was born and raised in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. He came to the United States after graduating from high school. He trained horses and worked on dude ranches, and was a riding instructor. He was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine, of New York City, and a son, William, of Chicago; and a brother, Bob, of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
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Lorraine C. Merrick, 74, of Sheridan died Monday, May 19, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to a recipient of the donor's choice.
Funeral services for Arnold “Fay” Bethurem, 78, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Mr. Bethurem died May 17, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. He was born April 27, 1930, in Sheridan to Harrison “Arnold” and Geneva Brundage Bethurem. After leaving Sheridan High School, he enlisted in the Navy in 1947. He married Williscene L. “Billie” Johnson on Nov. 16, 1950, at the Presbyterian Church in Sheridan. He served in Guam, during the Korean conflict, and at the Naval Radio Station in Dixon, Calif. He was honorably discharged Aug. 22, 1955. After service, he returned to Sheridan with his family and went to work on the family ranch with his uncle, Ralph Brundage. He enjoyed picnics and gatherings with friends and family, especially during the holidays. He also enjoyed the mountains, fishing and hunting, watching the History channel on television, travel and visiting historical sites, and performing with the Shrine Oriental Band in area parades. He was a volunteer at Sheridan VA Medical Center, past member of Sheridan School District 2 board of trustees and past chairman of the board, member of Woodland Park PTA while his children attended school there, member of Big Horn Mountain Eagles 4169 and American Legion, a master Mason with Big Horn Mountain Mason Lodge 43, and life member of Sheridan Elks Lodge 520 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by a younger brother and a grandson. Survivors include his wife; a son, Kip of Sheridan; two daughters, Keri Bethurem of Galesburg, Ill., and Konni Bethurem-Mitchell of Ellinwood, Kan.; a brother, Conrad of Sheridan; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Shrine Travel Fund, 145 W. Loucks St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Arnold “Fay” Bethurem, 78, of Sheridan died May 17, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to Shrine Travel Fund, 145 W. Loucks St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Memorial services for Wayne E. Sanwick, 44, of Ranchester will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Sheridan with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Sanwick died May 11, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 26, 1963, in Viroqua, Wis., to Frederick and Edith Sanwick. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and four-wheeling in the Big Horn Mountains, cutting and selling firewood, cookouts, gardening and going to garage sales. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and a member of the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his father of Ranchester; two brothers, Steven Libke of Wiesbaden, Germany, and James Sanwick of Sheridan; and a sister, Tammy Sanwick of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3203 Third Ave. North, Suite 203, Billings, MT 59101.
Mass of Christian Burial for Sheridan County native Henry Bury, 83, of Thermopolis will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Hugo Blotsky officiating. Burial will be in Monument Hill Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the church. Arrangements are with Mortimore Funeral Home. Mr. Bury died May 15, 2008, in Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. He was born in 1924 in Kleenburn to John and Anna (Wagner) Bury. The family moved to Kirby, Mont., when he was a child and later to Thermopolis. He graduated from Thermopolis High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1943-45. He married Virginia M. Noble on Nov. 11, 1948, in Thermopolis. He worked at Friedl's Clothing Store, Hot Springs County School District 1, Mountain Bell and the rural electric association in Thermopolis. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge 1746 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2281. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, his coffee club, yardwork, being with family, collecting coins and camping. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Jr. and Joseph; and two sisters, Betty Shaffer and Patty Andreen. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Henry Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas, Steve of Thermopolis and Brett of Mesa, Ariz.; three sisters, Mary King, Frances Smith and Dolly Daniels, all of Thermopolis; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A Christian wake service for Zona Mary Olson, 87, of Sheridan will be 8 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial will be in Redfield (S.D.) Cemetery. Mrs. Olson died May 17, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. She was born Nov. 15, 1920, in Zell, S.D., to Louie and Mary Fryrear. She graduated from Redfield High School in 1939 and married Orren D. “Ole” Olson on July 15, 1940. She was a homemaker and mother, later worked for Wells Fargo Bank in Aberdeen, S.D., and cared for her husband until his death in 1993. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She moved to Minnesota and, later, Sheridan to be closer to family. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dona Dulany. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Sumption of Tucson, Ariz., and Joan Eliason of Sheridan; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The Holy Name of Jesus Monastery, 6100 Pepper Road, Denmark, WI 54208.
Sheridan native Victor Miller, 87, of Laurel, Mont., died May 15, 2008. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Crow Indian Baptist Church in Lodge Grass, Mont. Arrangements are with Remington Letcher Funeral Services. Mr. Miller was born June 19, 1920, in Sheridan to Jacob and Elizabeth (Michaels) Miller. His mother died when he was 9 years old, and after completing eighth grade, he joined his father in tending the family farm. He enlisted in the Army at 18 and served as a staff sergeant in New Guinea for five years during World War II. He received the Purple Heart. After the war, he joined his father at the family farm in Lodge Grass. He married Faith Birdfaraway in Lodge Grass in 1957. The couple moved to southern California, where Mr. Miller pursued a career as a master carpenter. They were later divorced. Mr. Miller moved back to Lodge Grass in 2001. In fall 2007, his battle with emphysema required a move to Laurel for special care. Survivors include his children, Glenn, Charitina, William, Stephen, Tomi and Brandon; and 13 grandchildren. Condolences may be shared with his family online at www.remingtonletcherfuneralservices.com.
BUFFALO — Ruth L. Semroska, 90, of Buffalo died May 15, 2008, at her residence. Visitation will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. A vigil service and rosary will be 5:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Pete Johnson officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Crawford, Neb. Burial will be in Montrose (Neb.) Cemetery with graveside committal services.
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Graveside services for Ashley Lynn Small, infant daughter of Natalie Baros and Jeremy Small of Sheridan, will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. The infant died May 7, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, John Daniel, and a sister, Angeline Lillian.
Susan Lucille Barkhoff Chan, 51, of Billings died May 1, 2008 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle while awaiting a liver transplant. She was sister of Carla Engdahl of Sheridan. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. June 21 in Creel Funeral Home Chapel in Lewistown, Mont. Inurnment will be in Lewistown City Cemetery before the service. Mrs. Chan was born Aug. 3, 1956, in Lewistown to Clifford and Juanita Barkhoff. She grew up on the family farm at Garneill, Mont., and attended Judith Gap High School. She enjoyed photographing family and friends, going to the park with her grandchildren, biking and swimming. She worked as a waitress, with the clerical staff at H & R Block, and assisted at the Rescue Mission. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lonnie. Survivors include her children, Tracy Parker of Alvord, Texas, Synobia Chan of Billings, and Jason Barkhoff and Shayla Chan, both of Seattle; her parents; four other sisters, Diane Waltenbaugh of Billings, Gail Van Ommen of Missoula, Mont., Marilynn Cady of Red Lodge, Mont., and Beverly Barkhoff of Hardin, Mont.; a brother, Theodore Barkhoff of Lewistown; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services for former Sheridan resident Dr. Lucille K. Kuchera, 89, of Pinckney, Mich., were Saturday at Gregory (Mich.) Community Church. Private burial services will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery under direction of Kane Funeral Home. Kuchera, a physician, died May 4, 2008. She graduated from Pinckney High School in 1938 and worked her way through college. She graduated from Northwestern University and was one of only three women to graduate in her class at Wayne Medical School. She moved to Wyoming to become doctor for the coal-mining community of Monarch, north of Sheridan. She married Andy Kuchera in 1951. After the mines closed, the Kucheras moved to Story, where Mrs. Kuchera also served as town doctor. Mr. Kuchera died in 1988, and Mrs. Kuchera later returned to Michigan to care for her mother. A physician at the University of Michigan and Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek, Mich., she continued working full time as a physician into her 80s. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Al. Survivors include two sons, John of Waco, Texas, and Jim of Boise, Idaho; a brother, Andy of Nashville, Tenn.; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Gregory Community Church, 126 Church St., Gregory, MI 48137.
Former Sheridan County resident Merle Joyce Cassel, 81, of Buffalo died May 12, 2008, in Johnson County Health Care Center. A private celebration of her life is planned with arrangements by Adams Funeral Home. Mrs. Cassel was born Sept. 8, 1926, in Chicago to Clarence and Florence Newcomb Hansen. Her family moved to California, Montana and, when she was 7 years old, to Midwest, where she attended school. She was a 1944 graduate of Midwest High School. She married Willard G. Hamer on Nov. 8, 1944, in Midwest; they were divorced. She married George “Mark” Cassel on May 15, 1975, in Rapid City. The couple resided in Banner and Sheridan before moving to Buffalo, where they retired. Mr. Cassel died in 1997. Mrs. Cassel was past member of Order of the Eastern Star and Midwest Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog, Dakota, camping, playing the organ, and bird-watching. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons and one brother. Survivors include a son, Willard E. Hamer of Spencer, Wis.; two daughters, Lori Blackmore of Midwest and Lorna Larson of Buffalo; one stepson, Zane Cassel of Evanston; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Amie Holt Care Center in care of the funeral home at 351 N. Adams in Buffalo.
BUFFALO — Logan E. Billman, infant son of Rebecca and Tom Billman of Buffalo, died May 9, 2008, in St. Vincent's Medical Center in Billings. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Walt Widdis officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove Cemetery with graveside rites. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Memorials may be made to Faith Trees in care of Adams Funeral Home at 351 N. Adams in Buffalo.
Funeral services for Daisy M. Williams, 86, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sheridan Wesleyan Church with David Asbury officiating. Burial will be in Dayton Cemetery under direction of Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Viewing will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Williams died May 9, 2008, in Sheridan Manor. She was born March 1, 1922, in Selmer, Ark., to Thomas and Zillie (Bell) Cantrell. She grew up in Arkansas and Tennessee. She moved to the Sheridan area from Jackson, Tenn., in 1946 and worked for a dry cleaning business. She married Elmer Williams in 1948 in Hardin, Mont. They resided in Sheridan. Mr. Williams died in 1976, and Mrs. Williams went to work at Memorial Hospital as a housekeeper for 14 years. She worked for Home Health Care until she retired. She enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, growing flowers, reading, dancing and being with her family. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Dorothy and Lily; a son, Noah; a stepson, Roy; three brothers, William, Buster and Hollis; and a sister, Myrtle. Survivors include a son, Larry of Huntsville, Ala.; three daughters, Susie Smith of Camden, S.C., Margaret Gwathney of Tulsa, Okla., and Rose Crow of Casper; a sister, Francis Ballard of Chicago; 28 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Graveside services for former Sheridan resident Gladys Newbrough, 86, of Torrington will be 10 a.m. in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Newbrough died May 9, 2008, in Torrington. She was born Sept. 15, 1921, in Ardmore, S.D., to Lawrence and Mary Ann Hume. She attended college in Chadron, Neb., and received her teaching certificate. She married Loyd Newbrough in 1945. She enjoyed tending houseplants and being with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Roland Hume. Survivors include two sons, Marvin of Sheridan and Harold of Rawlins; two sisters, Joy Novakovich of Torrington and Clarice Waltman of Sun City, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Ashley Lynn Small, infant daughter of Natalie Baros and Jeremy Small of Sheridan, died May 7, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Memorial services for former Sheridan resident Virginia R. “Ginger” Loucks, 75, of Colorado Springs, Colo., will be noon Tuesday at Bethesda Worship Center, 1100 Big Horn Ave. Mrs. Loucks died April 27, 2008, in Colorado Springs. Her obituary was published in Tuesday's Sheridan Press.
Former Sheridan resident Gladys Newbrough, 86, of Torrington died May 9, 2008, in Torrington. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
BUFFALO — Former Buffalo resident Clyde Olen Clawson Jr., 31, of Riverton died suddenly May 3, 2008, of natural causes. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Bob McHenry officiating. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Private interment services will be in Willow Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Mr. Clawson's memory to St. Francis Animal Shelter in care of Adams Funeral Home at 351 N. Adams in Buffalo.
Memorial services for Jeremy G. Sikkenga, 29, of Sheridan will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Doolin officiating. Inurnment of cremains will be later in Sheridan Memorial Cemetery under direction of Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Sikkenga died May 6, 2008, at his residence. He was born Oct. 1, 1978, in Havre, Mont., to John and Sheila (Ausen) Sikkenga. He graduated from Sheridan High School, where he was a member of the swim team and a Christian youth group. After high school, he worked at several jobs until he became a drill hand at Kid Pronghorn. He enjoyed playing video games, writing poetry and being with his family. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Ruth Ausen, and a grandfather, Jim Balke. Survivors include his parents of Sheridan; two brothers, Nate of Gillette and Wesley of Sheridan; and his grandparents Glen and Helen Ausen of Laurel, Mont., and Lois Balke of Belgrade, Mont.
Sheridan native Jon Scott Hardesty, 48, of Black Eagle, Mont., died May 3, 2008, of complications from a construction accident in Geyser, Mont. A celebration of his life will be 2 p.m. today in the Rose Room of Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory in Great Falls, Mont. Cremation has taken place under direction of the funeral home. Mr. Hardesty was born Sept. 9, 1959, in Sheridan to Joel and Lila Hardesty. He attended Huntley Project Schools in Worden, Mont., where he was active in high school sports. He was a heavy-equipment operator. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, the company of his dog, Jackson, and hunting, camping and being outdoors. He married Leesa Jones in 1983. They divorced. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant brother, William. Survivors include a daughter, Joelyn Cotton of Indiana; two sons, Jonathan Hardesty of Great Falls and Josh Jones of Kentucky; his mother, Lila Fadrhonc; his stepmother, Carmen Hardesty of Arizona; four sisters, Susan Kautz, Margaret Maddock, Marylynn Stewart and Beth Huck; a stepsister, Debbie Alden; and several grandchildren. Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com or www.gftribune.com/obituaries. (Editor's note: The above obituary is republished from Thursday's Sheridan Press because the funeral home did not identify one of Mr. Hardesty's sisters.)
Sheridan native Jon Scott Hardesty, 48, of Black Eagle, Mont., died May 3, 2008, of complications from a construction accident near Geyser, Mont. Cremation has taken place under direction of Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory of Great Falls, Mont. A celebration of Mr. Hardesty's life will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Rose Room at Croxford. Mr. Hardesty was born Sept. 9, 1959, in Sheridan to Joel and Lila Hardesty. He attended Huntley Project Schools in Worden, Mont., and was active in high school sports. He married Leesa Jones in 1983; they were divorced. A heavy-equipment operator, he enjoyed being with family and friends, hunting, camping, the outdoors, and the company of his dog, Jackson. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant brother, William. Survivors include a daughter, Joelyn Cotton of Indiana; two sons, Jonathan Hardesty of Great Falls and Josh Jones of Kentucky; his mother, Lila Fadrhonc; his stepmother, Carmen Hardesty of Arizona; three sisters, Susan Kautz, Margaret Maddock and Marylynn Stewart; one stepsister, Debbie Alden; and several grandchildren. Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
Jeremy G. Sikkengha, 29, of Sheridan died May 6, 2008, in his residence. Cause of death is under investigation. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Doolin officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Inurnment of cremains will be at a later date in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
Visitation will be noon Thursday at Cremation Society of Minnesota in its Brooklyn Park (Minn.) Chapel. Mrs. Bock lived in Sheridan in 1972-73 before moving to Buffalo. Survivors include her children, Patricia Nali, Sandra Holter, Terry Winter and Sallie Stromquist; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota, 4550 W. 77th St., Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55435.
Marjorie Mitrenga, 69, of Sheridan died May 6, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
BUFFALO — Former Buffalo resident Grace Ericksen, 91, of Murray, Utah, died May 3, 2008, in Murray. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Buffalo with Bishop Sean Durrant officiating. Arrangements are with Adams Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the LDS church. Burial will be in Willow Grove Cemetery with graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Senior Center in care of the funeral home at 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82801.
Former Sheridan resident Virginia R. “Ginger” Loucks, 75, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died April 27, 2008, in Colorado Springs. Memorial services will be later. Arrangements are with Evergreen Funeral Home in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Loucks was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Trinidad, Colo., to Roger and Thelma Ambrose Albo. A retired waitress, she enjoyed crafts, playing the piano, dancing, singing and poetry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Loucks; three brothers, Joe, Bert and Ronnie Albo; and two sisters, Irene Brown and Marie Hollingsworth. Survivors include seven children, Jerry Claflin of Sheridan, Jack Claflin and Richard Claflin, both of Trinidad, Ginger Kazmierkoski of Niagara, Wis., Irene Greer of Colorado Springs, Robert Loucks of San Diego, and Roger Loucks of Houston; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Bethesda Worship Center, 1100 Big Horn Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801.
A memorial service for Jean Ewing, 76, of Story will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at Story Woman's Club. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Ewing died May 4, 2008, at her residence. She was born April 17, 1932, in Concordia, Kan., to Orville William and Doris Winifred (Brown) Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming. She was a 1950 graduate of Natrona County High School in Casper. She was a bartender/bar manager and worked at the Golden Steer, Sheridan Inn, Best Western Sheridan Center, the Wagon Box and Lodore, as well as several establishments in Red Lodge, Mont. She operated the Piney Pony Express taxi service between Story and Sheridan and a lunch wagon. She performed as “Itch the Clown.” She was a former employee of Collection Professionals and Avco Finance in Sheridan. She was preceded in death by a grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Doe Tabor of Eugene, Ore., and Diana Evan Huskey of Story; two brothers, Marston Beatty of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Bill Smith of Longmont, Colo.; and four grandchildren.
Memorial services for Larry Carbone, 57, of Banner will be 10 a.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Inurnment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Carbone died April 19, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital of natural causes. He was born April 19, 1951, in Sheridan to Roco and Katherine Theresa (Scalise) Carbone. He attended Woodland Park Elementary School, Central Junior High School and Sheridan High School. He worked on a plantation in Hawaii for a time before returning to Sheridan. He worked three years for Spring Creek Coal, then moved to Coos Bay, Ore., where he began raising, breeding and showing Arabian horses. He later returned to Sheridan, where he worked briefly for Legerski Meat before going to work for the Wyoming Department of Transportation as a truck driver and snowplow operator. He retired from WYDOT in 2007 after more than 20 years of service. A member of the National Arabian Horse Association, he enjoyed hunting white-tailed deer, riding motorcycles in his younger days, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Survivors include a brother, Robert of Westminster, Colo. Memorials may be made to CHAPS Equine-Assisted Therapy, PMB 201, 1842 Sugarland Drive, Suite 108, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Velma Fay Harnish, 89, of Sheridan died May 5, 2008, in Pioneer Manor in Gillette. Funeral arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Basil R. Hipple, 45, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Heine officiating. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Hipple died May 2, 2008, in Forsyth, Mont., of unknown cause. He was born Jan. 7, 1963, in Appleton, Minn., to Dick and Carol Hipple. After graduating from high school, he received a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota. He married Alicia Kupke on May 12, 2007, in Lusk. He was an engineer for Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad. He was a Wyoming lobbyist and legislative representative for the railroad union and a member of Local 951. He was a member of ABATE of Northeast Wyoming (a motorcycle rights and safety organization), Sheridan County Sportsmen's Association, National Rifle Association, the Blackflies, and Immanuel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles. Survivors include his wife; his parents, of Bismarck, N.D.; a sister, Candy Vogel of Oakes, N.D.; and a brother, Chuck of Lisbon, N.D. Memorials may be made to Martin Luther Grammar School, 1325 Burton St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
BUFFALO — Buffalo-native John “Jake” Robinson, 85, of Kaycee died April 29, 2008, in Johnson County Health Care Center in Buffalo. Graveside services were Friday in Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo with the Rev. Bob McHenry officiating. Arrangements were with Adams Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home at 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
BUFFALO — Helen Lavon Lusher, 87, of Buffalo died May 1, 2008, in the Johnson County Healthcare Center in Buffalo. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Willow Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Duane Simonson officiating. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to Amie Holt Care Center in care of the funeral home at 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Basil R. Hipple, 45, of Sheridan died May 2, 2008, in Forsyth, Mont., of undetermined causes. Services are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
No obituaries reported.