Sheridan County's Daily NEWSpaper
Sheridan County's Daily NEWSpaper
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November 30, 2002, EDITION
Jeneva Ellen Steel, 89, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at her residence. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Mrs. Steel was born April 28, 1913, in Aline, Okla., to Jack and Edna (Rogers) Walters. She was raised in Elsie, Neb., and graduated from Elsie High School. She was a sixth-generation granddaughter of Daniel and Rebecca Boone. She married Kenneth William Ryker Oct. 19, 1934, in Ogallala, Neb. They lived in Los Angeles from 1941 to 1956, when they moved to Story. Mr. Ryker died in 1972. She married William Steel in September 1975 in Story. She was a homemaker and a member of the Story Woman's Club and the Story Community Church. In addition to her first husband, two brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Carmen George of Sun Lakes, Ariz., and Sharon Schnackenberg of Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 102 S. Conner St., Sheridan, or to Story Woman's Club in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Margaret Stroup, 98, Sheridan, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home, Deacon Joe Kristufek officiating.
November 29, 2002, EDITION
Jeneva Ellen Steel, 89, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at her residence. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 102 S. Conner St., Sheridan, or to the Story Woman's Club in care of Delphine Toner, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Former Sheridan resident William Kumor died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, in the retirement center in Basin. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Claudia Manz, 102, of Sheridan died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, in Sheridan Manor. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Beverly Jean Adkins, 67, of Sheridan died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Margaret Stroup, 98, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Arrangements are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
November 27, 2002, EDITION
Jeneva Steel, 89, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
November 26, 2002, EDITION
Harold E. Stimpson, 76, of Parkman died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, in the Sheridan VA Medical Center. Cremation has taken place with Kane Crematory, and no funeral services are planned. A reception will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Fountain in Hardin, Mont. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Mr. Stimpson was born Oct. 2, 1926, to Harry and Hazel (Hogoboon) Stimpson in Hardin. He was raised on a ranch near Lodge Grass, Mont. He entered the U.S. Navy following his school years and served during World War II. He married Norma Schick Sept. 23, 1952, in Hardin following his discharge from the Navy. They ranched for many years and moved to Parkman in 1994 after retirement. Mr. Stimpson enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with his family. He was a boat winner at the Lions Club Fishing Derby on Lake DeSmet. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Sr., and a sister, Helen Stimpson. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Enid Dabney of Deer Lodge, Mont., Gail Monk of Roosevelt, Utah, Sherry Kobielusz of Sheridan and Holly Watson of Hardin; four sons, Byron, Dale, Kenneth and Evan, all of Lodge Grass; a sister, Myrtle Faught of Hardin; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
BUFFALO — Former Buffalo resident Christel Jolicoeur, 72, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Willow Ridge Care Center in Amery, Wis., according to Adams Funeral Home. Funeral services were Nov. 16 in O'Connell Funeral Home in Hudson, Wis. Private family interment will be at a later date.
Dorothy Dow, 79, of Sheridan died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Cremation has taken place with Kane Crematory. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Gifford officiating. Mrs. Dow was born Nov. 21, 1923, in Sheridan to George and Mary (Kraft) Smith. She graduated from Sheridan High School and attended the Denver School of Nursing. She married Jack Dow Oct. 8, 1946, in Hardin, Mont. She was a pediatric nurse for several years and helped on their ranch. She enjoyed bowling, quilting, crocheting, sewing, painting, leather tooling, gardening and lunch with her sister, Josephine. She also enjoyed most outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing. She loved animals and children. She was a member of the Red Grade Homemakers Club. She was preceded in death by her husband in September 2001; a son, Jack; and a granddaughter. Survivors include a son, Bert of Big Horn; a sister, Josephine Hobbs of Story; and two grandsons. Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Pediatric Ward in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
November 25, 2002, EDITION
Harold E. Stimpson, 76, of Parkman died Sunday,
Nov. 24, 2002, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Cremation has taken
place with Kane Crematory, and no services are planned. A
reception will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Fountain in Hardin,
Mont. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Sheridan native Ashlie D. Snyder, 18, Indian River, Mich., died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, in an automobile accident. Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Thursday at Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel, Gillette. Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Gillette. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette. Born Nov. 16, 1984, in Sheridan to Mark and Anne (Davila) Snider, she grew up and attended school in Gillette. She moved in 1998 with her family to Indian River, and was a high school senior there. She enjoyed playing the flute, singing, reading, writing, dancing and especially her French class. A grandfather, Lee Snider, and an uncle preceded her in death. Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Desiree Snider, Smyrna, Tenn., and Danielle Davila, Gillette; three grandparents, Barbara Snider, Indian River, and John and Phoebe Davila, Gillette; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorials may benefit Campbell County Humane Society in care of Stevenson Funeral Home, 210 W. Fifth St., Gillette, WY 82716.
November 23, 2002, EDITION
Dorothy Dow, 79, of Sheridan died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Gifford officiating.
November 22, 2002, EDITION
Sarah R. Dobbs, 34, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at her residence. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Gifford officiating.
Les “Red” Stevens, 80, of Sheridan died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Stevens was born Oct. 31, 1922, in Wilsonville, Neb., to Thomas Preston and Ona Elta (Temple) Stevens. He grew up in Cambridge, Neb., and graduated from high school there in 1938. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and attended underwater welder's school in San Diego. He spent 29 months there helping repair and refit submarines. He was discharged in 1945 as ship-fitter 1st class. He went to Cheyenne and was city bus driver there from 1945-51. He married Peggy Wees March 3, 1950, in Kimble, Neb. He owned and operated the Town Pump in Cheyenne from 1952-53 and was a life insurance agent in Cheyenne in 1953-54. The family moved to Thermopolis in 1955, and he became chef for the Manhattan Cafe. He was Wyoming state sales representative for Segram's Distillery Co. in Cheyenne from 1955-67, then sporting goods salesman at Montgomery Wards from 1969-74. He returned to life insurance in 1975 and became an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance in 1978. He came to Sheridan in 1981 and owned Farmers Insurance here until he retired in 1992. He was past member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He enjoyed his family, fishing, boating, woodworking and working with his hands. A sister preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of Sheridan; three sons, Larry O. of Gillette, Lanny M. of Laramie and Ralph P. “Buddy” of Kansas City, Mo.; numerous grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Children's Hospital, P.O. Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Bobby Lee Morrison, 53, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at his residence. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur Maendl officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Morrison was born April 3, 1949, in Imperial, Neb., to Edgar and Lela (Smith) Morrison. He entered the Navy after graduation from high school. He was honorably discharged in 1973. He married Robin Smiley June 28, 1986, in Sheridan. He received an Associate of Science degree from Sheridan College in 1977. His jobs included aviation firefighter. He belonged to First Church of the Nazarene. His father preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of Sheridan; three daughters, Shawna Heil of Cheyenne, Amanda Morrison of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Cassandra Morrison of Sheridan; a son, Aaron of Sheridan; three sisters, Linda Morrison, Jodi Schwartz and Wanda, all of Colorado; two brothers, Edgar of Maryland and Donny of Washington; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Dorothy Dow, 79, of Sheridan died this morning, Nov. 22, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Services are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
November 21, 2002, EDITION
Former Sheridan resident C.L. “Bud” McHolland, 87, of Dallas died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002. A memorial fly-by and picnic will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sheridan County Airport, weather permitting. Those attending should enter at Gate 13. (Main course, services and drinks will be provided; side dishes and desserts are welcome.) In event of bad weather, the picnic will be in the dining room of the Elks Lodge on Brundage Street. Mr. McHolland was born Feb. 10, 1915, in Fargo, N.D., to Wesley L. and Dorothea McHolland. The family moved to Minneapolis when he was 2 years old. They moved to Los Angeles when he was 7, and he grew up there. He graduated from high school at Harvard Military Academy and was a graduate of the University of Southern California. He married Grace A. Thomas Jan. 5, 1935, in Riverside, Calif. He was an assistant chemist for Tyre Bros. Co. and a technician for Packard Bell Radio Co. He worked for Douglas Aircraft Co. in Santa Monica, Calif., from 1935 until 1943. The company sent him overseas, and he was a technical representative to the 9th Air Force in the Middle East Theater during World War II. He was employed by Bendix Corp., Pacific Division, as a research and development engineer after the war. He worked on projects including missile-guidance systems, telemetering, sonar and communications. He moved to Story in April 1947. He was a member of the school board there until he moved to Sheridan in 1957. He served on the Sheridan College board of trustees when plans were completed for moving the college to its present site. He started Clouds Peak Radio & TV Corp. (now AT&T Broadband) in 1953 and was vice president and general manager until he retired in 1982. He built the microwave relay stations on Dome Mountain and the microwave network from Casper to Sheridan that brought the Salt Lake and Denver television stations to Sheridan. Mr. McHolland also built the Dome Communications facility on Little Goose Peak. He was a member of the Masonic Order, American Radio Relay League, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association. He began flying in 1929 and built 16 aircraft. He donated his 10th aircraft, an Aerosport aerobatic biplane, to the EEA Museum in Oshkosh, Wis. The plane is on permanent display in the museum's homebuilt section. He began building and using computers in 1978. He was an amateur radio operator, licensed in 1939. He obtained a commercial pilot's license in 1973. He was a technical counselor for the EAA and was licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration as a master mechanic and authorized inspector. Survivors include two daughters, Rena Thompson of Dallas and Linda McHolland of Laramie; two granddaughters; and one grandson. Memorials may be made to the EAA Aviation Foundation, P.O. Box 3065, Oshkosh, WI 54903.
Ardith Peterson, 79, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Sheridan Manor. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating.
Robert “Bobby” Morrison, 53, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at his residence. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Arthur Maendl officiating.
November 20, 2002, EDITION
Ardith Peterson, 79, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, in Sheridan Manor. Services are pending. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
November 19, 2002, EDITION
Imogene Mathis-Clark, 54, of Sheridan died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at her residence. Cremation has taken place. Pursuant to Mrs. Mathis-Clark's wishes, no services will be scheduled. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
November 18, 2002, EDITION
BUFFALO — Richard Paul Huson II, infant son
of Paul and Mae Huson of Buffalo, was stillborn Thursday, Nov.
14, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Private family
graveside services were Sunday in Willow Grove Cemetery in
Buffalo with Pastor Tony Forman of Cornerstone Community Church
of Sheridan officiating. Adams Funeral Home of Buffalo handled
arrangements.
Anna L. Randall, 77, Sheridan, died Friday, Nov.
15, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Services are 2
p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Douglas
Goodwin officiating. Burial is in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery,
Masonic Lodge 43 Acacia Section. Mrs. Randall was born Nov. 25,
1924, in Monarch to Ernest and Anna Louella (Morgan) Kester. She
grew up and attended elementary school in the Ash Creek area and
graduated in 1942 from Sheridan High School. She then worked for
the telephone company in Denver. She married Robert W. Randall on
Jan. 13, 1946, in Sheridan. She worked briefly for a Sheridan
insurance company, then devoted her life to being a homemaker and
mother. She belonged to First United Methodist Church and was a
former member of Job’s Daughters. She enjoyed farming and
spending time on her Ash Creek ranch with the cattle. A brother
preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband; a son,
Gregg, of Powell; a daughter, Deborah Saunders, of Houston; a
brother, Richard Kester, of Pennsylvania; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may benefit the Arthritis Foundation in care of
Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, PO Box 2007, Sheridan, WY
82801. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Former Sheridan resident Ruby Harriet Goehring, 93, of Raymond, Wash., died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, in Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend, Wash. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Arthur Maendl officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Goehring was born Aug. 8, 1909, in Nebraska to Paul and Gertrude (Dennels) Murphy. She lived in Sheridan for many years and raised her family here. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in 1982, one son; four sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by one son, Fred, of Sheridan; one daughter, Donna Magee of Raymond; 18 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.
Jeff Olson, 53, of Anchorage, Alaska, died Nov. 10, 2002, in an ultralight airplane crash in Alaska. Olson previously lived in Story and was a co-founder and co-owner of Alpine Climate Control Inc. in Sheridan. A memorial service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Story Centennial Park, with a gathering following the service at the Lodore in Story.
November 16, 2002, EDITION
Faye Gardner, 92, of Sheridan died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, in Sheridan Manor. Viewing will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Doolin officiating. Mrs. Gardner was born Aug. 25, 1910, to Calvin and Eva (Thompson) Pruett in Coryell County, Texas. She graduated from high school and married James "Ivan" Gardner Dec. 27, 1931, in Hamilton, Texas. The couple moved to Riverton in 1948, then to Baggs in 1981. They moved to Sheridan in 1986 to be near their daughter. Mrs. Gardner enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and traveling. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, on Dec. 8, 1986; two brothers, Clyde and Baylor Pruett; and a sister, Elizabeth Cox. Survivors include two daughters, E. Genene Finch and Eva Lee Stiles, both of Sheridan; a son, James R. of Lakewood, Calif.; a sister, Freddy O'Bannon of Midland, Texas; 11 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren; and three step great-great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Camp Bethel or to the Salvation Army in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Jack Zingg, 74, formerly of Clearmont and Sheridan, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, in an Anaheim, Calif., hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Zingg's obituary was published in the Nov. 14 Sheridan Press with the wrong date of death. Survivors include his wife, Norma Hauf Zingg of Cerritos, Calif.
November 15, 2002, EDITION
Lois "Tiny" Geer, 93, of Sheridan died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Cremation has taken place and, at their request, Mrs. Geer’s cremains will be co-mingled with those of her husband, the late Harrison "Had" Geer, and scattered across the ranch at Youngs Creek. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Mrs. Geer was born June 20, 1909, to Parley and Hazel (Hasner) Higgins in Wilmot, S.D. The family moved from Watertown, S.D., to Belle Fourche, S.D., by immigrant train when she was 6 years old and later moved to Biddle, Mont., by horse and wagon. Mrs. Geer married Mr. Geer Sept. 12, 1923, in Miles City, Mont. They homesteaded on Blacktail Creek near Biddle in 1926, but due to his ill health, they sold the homestead in 1944 and moved to Miles City. They bought a ranch on Jim Creek Hill east of Sheridan in 1946. In 1948 they purchased a larger ranch on Youngs Creek north of Sheridan. They sold the property in 1966 and retired to Sheridan. Mr. Geer died in January 1972. Mrs. Geer moved to Wildcat road in 1983 to be near her daughter. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Geer was preceded in death by a daughter, Ila B. Mader; a sister, Nada Morris; a brother, Bud Higgins; and four grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Chan Joe of Sheridan; two daughters, Dora Jane Harvey Means and Nola Beeth McHenry, both of Sheridan; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
AlReta Alexander Chase, 44, of Sheridan and Lander died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, of natural causes in Lander Valley Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lander with Bishop John Irene officiating. Burial will be in Lander’s Mount Hope Cemetery. Hudson’s Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Mrs. Chase was born Jan. 27, 1958, in Lander to Sterling and Kate (Joliff) Alexander. She grew up in Hudson and at age 12 moved to Lander with her family. She was a 1976 graduate of Lander Valley High School and attended dental hygienist school in Sheridan. She married Harold "Junior" Chase Jr. March 17, 1981, in Sheridan. She was athletic and an avid exerciser. She enjoyed cross-country skiing, walking, swimming and playing racket ball. She was involved with youth of the LDS Church and played organ and piano for the church. Survivors include her husband and a son, Chad, of Sheridan; her parents of Lander; two brothers, Duane Alexander of Boise, Idaho, and Daryl Alexander of Lander; and three sisters, Kay Kitchen of Lander, Charlene Price of Henderson, Nev., and Naomi Walker of Las Vegas. Memorials may be made to the Visions Program in care of Hudson’s Funeral Home, 680 Mount Hope Drive, Lander, WY 82801.
Faye Gardner, 92, of Sheridan died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, in Sheridan Manor. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Doolin officiating. Memorials may be mde to the Salvation Army in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Anna L. Randall, 77, of Sheridan died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Margaret Ruth (Peggy) Crawford, 78, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at Pioneer Manor in Gillette. Cremation has occurred. There will be a gathering to remember her life 1 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 2000 W. Lakeway in Gillette. She was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Sheridan to Carl L. and Jeanne (Anderson) Crawford. She attended Sheridan High School. After graduating at age 16, she undertook various jobs with Lockheed-Burbank during World 11 and later at firms in Casper and Denver before moving to the family homestead in Story in 1979. She was an avid duplicate bridge player and loved visiting her grandchildren. Survivors include a son, David Crawford of Laramie; daughters Barbara Mertz of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Cynthia Stees of Gillette; and three granddaughters. Donations are suggested to Meals on Wheels in Sheridan. Cards and correspondence may be sent to Cyndie Stees, 2390 Wolff Road, Gillette, WY 82718.
November 14, 2002, EDITION
Jack G. Zingg, 74, formerly of Clearmont and Sheridan, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, in an Anaheim, Calif., hospital after an extended illness. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at a later date. Mr. Zingg was born May 19, 1928, in Sheridan to Herbert R. and Madge Son Zingg. He grew up in Clearmont. He worked in numerous jobs in the area. He married Norma Hauf of Ranchester Dec. 26, 1954. They moved to Norwalk, Calif., in the early 1960s and later made their home in Cerritos, Calif. Mr. Zingg was employed by Consolidated Freightways for 33 years and drove 3 million accident-free miles. He retired June 30, 1991. He loved to rebuild antique cars and take trips by motor home. He enjoyed returning to Wyoming to visit family and friends. Survivors include his wife of Anaheim; two sons, John of Sheridan and Ron of Anaheim; two daughters, Barbara Bezold of Sinclair and Sandra Moore of Chula Vista, Calif.; two brothers, James "Herb" and Robert, and a sister, Marie Zingg Semler, all of Sheridan; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
November 13, 2002, EDITION
Vicki C. Eskew, 61, of Sheridan died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at her residence. Cremation has taken place. The family will host a carry-in dinner from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Dayton Community Center to celebrate her life. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Mrs. Eskew was born Feb. 25, 1941, in Sheridan to Wally and Dorothy (Brewer) Achenbach. She married Bill Eskew Aug. 9, 1988. She lived in Sheridan County most of her life, working for the Padlock Ranch, Ucross Guest Ranch and the Ranger Bar before retiring. She enjoyed singing, the outdoors and all aspects of nature. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Tammy Corcoran of Dayton; two sons, Alan Crackenberger of Ranchester and Danny Dayton of Sheridan; a sister, Billie McCoul of Moorcroft; a brother, Terry Achenbach of Brownsville, Texas; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Memorials may be made to the Dog and Cat Shelter in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
BUFFALO – Former Buffalo resident Patricia Anne Hill, 73, of Rawlins died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, in Rawlins. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Buffalo with Father John Meyer officiating. Visitation will be 1-10 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Burial will be in Willow Grove Cemetery with graveside services. A celebration-of-life service by the family will be in Rawlins on a date to be announced. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation in care of Adams Funeral Home.
Lois M. Geer, 93, of Sheridan died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Geer’s cremains will be co-mingled with those of her husband, Had, who died in 1972, in accordance with their wishes, and will be scattered across the ranch at Young’s Creek. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to Westview Health Care Center in care of Frances Winters, Community First Bank, 2 N. Main St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
November 11, 2002, EDITION
Lois M. Geer, 93, Sheridan, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Arrangements are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
Charles F. Sullenger, 87, Sheridan, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services. Arrangements were with with Kane Funeral Home.
Vicki Eskew, 61, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at her Sheridan residence. Services are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
November 9, 2002, EDITION
Gayland E. Klein, 53, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the VAMC chapel with the Rev. Arden Haeffner officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Klein as born Jan. 18, 1949, in St. Paul, Neb., to Arnold and Dorothy (Hinkle) Klein. He grew up in Wolbach, Neb., and graduated from high school there. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam. He married Janis L. Calkins June 18, 1973. He worked as a truck driver, farm and ranch hand and a housekeeper for the Sheridan VAMC. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and was past grand commander of the Military Order of Cooties and a life member of Pup Tent 7. He enjoyed hunting, cooking holiday dinners, baking cookies and pies, gardening, lawn work and helping family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Ronald. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Terra Hasbrouck of Casper; his mother, of St. Paul; five brothers, Warren of Wolbach, Terry of Grand Island, Neb., Kevin of St. Libory, Neb., Danny of Spalding, Neb., and Roger of Hastings, Minn.; and three sisters, Darlene Ann Tuma of Elba, Neb., Pam Switzer of St. Paul, and Diann Austin of Archer, Neb.
November 8, 2002, EDITION
Fae R. Wolf, 86, of Sheridan died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at Sugarland Ridge. Services are 7 p.m. today at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor John Graham officiating. Viewing will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday in the Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Funeral Chapel in Dickinson, N.D. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the First Congregational Church in Dickinson with Pastor Peggy Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Dickinson Cemetery. Mrs. Wolf was born Feb. 2, 1916, in Werner, N.D., to Sidney and Mattie (MacDonald) McMahen. She was a 1933 graduate of Werner High School. She graduated in 1935 from Jamestown (N.D.) College with a teaching degree for second grade. She graduated from Dickinson State University with a bachelor of science degree in teaching in 1978. She was a homemaker and teacher all her life, instructing in the rural schools of Dunn and Stark counties in North Dakota. She married Jack J. Wolf Oct. 25, 1941, in Glendive, Mont. She was a member of American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, North Dakota Retired Teachers Association and First Congregational Church in Dickinson. She enjoyed reading, traveling, cooking and baking. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, three brothers and a sister. Survivors include three sons, Rod of Gillette, Dale of Madison, Va., and Kelly of Canton, Ga.; two daughters, Pat Gabel of Fridley, Minn., and Sandy Klocko of Sheridan; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Kenneth L. Jelly, 84, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in Sheridan Manor. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Sheridan Manor Chapel with Father Ronald Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Jelly was born Nov. 18, 1917, in Sheridan to Charles A. and Edna (Randall) Jelly. He attended schools in Big Horn, on Beaver Creek and the Lower Prairie Dog country school. He started working for area ranches and worked for Sally Forbes on the Beckton Stock Farm for more than 30 years. He enjoyed ranching and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He married Betty Reed of Sheridan Nov. 8, 1997. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Survivors include his wife.
BUFFALO – John D. Gibbs, 85, of Buffalo died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, in Johnson County Health Care Center. Visitation will be 1-10 p.m. Monday and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Saur officiating. Anchor Lodge 7, AF and AM, will provide Masonic rites. Burial will be in Rosebud County Cemetery in Forsyth, Mont., with graveside services by Hiram Lodge AF and AM of Forsyth. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital in care of Adams Funeral Home.
November 7, 2002, EDITION
Mona Rae Moore, 46, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Thomas Ogg officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Mrs. Moore was born Sept. 11, 1956, in Rapid City to Richard Vernon Roberts and Sonja Marie (Winn) Roberts. She married William Irvine Moore July 10, 1982. They divorced but remained friends. She enjoyed ranch life, horses, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Survivors include two stepchildren, Willy Moore of Buffalo and Leslie (Moore) Jarrard of Kaycee; her parents of Sheridan; two brothers, Michael Scott Roberts of Helena, Mont., and John Vernon Roberts of Starbuck, Minn.; grandparents Mari and James Fowler of Rapid City and Irene Winn of Beaverton, Ore.; three nieces; four nephews; a grandniece; and special person Gary Plachek. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Ermal M. Roberts, 84, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at her residence. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Keys officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Sheridan YMCA, First United Methodist Church or charity of the donor’s choice.
Kenneth L. Jelly, 84, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in Sheridan Manor. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Sheridan Manor chapel with Father Ronald Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Fae R. Wolfe, 86, of Sheridan died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at Sugarland Ridge. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
November 6, 2002, EDITION
Ermal M. Roberts, 84, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Gayland E. Klein, 53, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in the VA Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Mona Moore, 46, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at her residence. Rosary services are 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian burial is at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Tom Ogg officiating.
November 5, 2002, EDITION
Randy A. Paul, 40, of Sheridan died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at his residence. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Interment of cremains will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Paul was born Sept. 10, 1962, in Sheridan to Jack L. and Mary L. (Niemann) Paul. He attended schools in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1981. He attended the Wyoming Technical School in Laramie. He was an auto-body painter, working in Denver, Casper and Florida before returning to Sheridan. He enjoyed four-wheeling, boating and snow-machining. He enjoyed the outdoors and car races. He was a member of the Sno-Mads and the YMCA. Survivors include his parents of Sheridan; a daughter, Jessica Ann Paul of Sheridan; and two sisters, Sandy Morton of Sheridan and Jackie Thorne of Wellington, Colo. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Donald Carl Nelson, 63, of Sheridan died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Church of Christ with Minister Jim Hale officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion and Wyoming National Guard. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Nelson was born May 21, 1939, in Hardin, Mont., to Carl and Dorothy (Loeber) Nelson. The family moved to the Sheridan area when he was 9 months old. He attended Wakeley School and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1957. He served in the Air Force from 1957 to 1961. He then returned to Sheridan and worked for Sheridan Electric City. He married LaVonne Gentz June 15, 1968. He worked for Northern Lumber Co. and several other businesses until 1990, when he went to work for Westview Health Care Center. He retired in 2001. He was a member of Church of Christ. He enjoyed woodcarving and collecting guns. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert H. Baker. Survivors include his wife; and two sons, Chris and Ken, both of Sheridan. Memorials may benefit the Michele Roush Fund in care of Bank of Sheridan, 1375 Sugarland Drive, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Susie Henderson, 75, of Sheridan died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Cremation has taken place, and private family memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Henderson was born July 28, 1927, in West York, Pa., to Dr. F.C. and Lydia Emily (Weigel) Lepperd Sr. She attended school in Hanover, Pa. She spent summertime at her grandfather’s apple orchards in Cranberry Valley, Pa. She obtained a bachelor of arts degree from Mount Holyoke and Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pa. She worked for Bone’s Bros. Guest Ranch in Birney, Mont., during summer vacations, then worked at a guest ranch in Arizona. She married Patrick Chester Henderson May 28, 1954, in Gallup, N.M. She later attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and the College of Santa Fe. She was a school librarian and librarian for the New Mexico Historical Museum in Cerrillos and also worked in later years for the Crossed Sabers Ranch. She worked several summers as a cook and gardener in Birney. She moved to Sheridan six years ago to be closer to family. She was an avid reader, researcher and historian and enjoyed knitting, gardening and walking. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include a son, Kit of Sheridan; a daughter, Sarah Marie Henderson of Austin, Texas; a brother, F.C. "Johnny" Lepperd of Prescott, Ariz.; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Big Horns in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Kenneth L. Jelly, 84, of Sheridan died today, Nov. 5, 2002, in Sheridan Manor. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
November 4, 2002, EDITION
Albert Martini, 83, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Wilbur Holz officiating. Burial will be in the Elks Section of Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Martini was born Oct. 15, 1919, in Sheridan to Egidio and Katherina (Prevadel) Martini. He grew up in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a pharmacist mate first class at the time of his discharge. He married Jeane Martin Nov. 18, 1944, in San Francisco. They returned to Sheridan, and he went to work for C.B.&Q. – now Burlington Northern Santa Fe – Railroad. He retired as a conductor. He was a member of Elks Lodge 520 and a 53-year member of American Legion Post 7. He was an avid gardener. He was preceded in death by his wife and three brothers. Survivors include two sons, Richard of Florence, Ky., and Robert of Elizabethtown, Pa.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the national Diabetes Association in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Parke M. Fox, 96, of Sheridan died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, in Westview Health Care Center. Funeral services were this morning in Kane Funeral Home with Slim Peterson officiating. Burial was in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Fox was born Dec. 2, 1905, in Larned, Kan., to David and Jennie (Smeltzer) Fox. He worked as a ranch mechanic following his school years. He married Mildred Chace in 1975 in Gillette. He operated the Ranchester Garage 40 years. He enjoyed breaking horses, riding in rodeos, making and mounting silver spurs, hunting big game and fishing. He was preceded in death by nine siblings. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Maxine Sipe of Sheridan and Shirley Samson of Wheatland; one son; a stepson, Bill Chace of Sheridan; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in care of Frances Winters, Community First Bank, 2 N. Main St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Elizabeth F. Robinson, 104, of Sheridan died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in Sheridan Manor. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Former Sheridan resident C.L. "Bud" McHolland of Dallas died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Donald C. Nelson, 63, of Sheridan died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Randy Alan Paul, 40, of Sheridan died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
November 2, 2002, EDITION
Elizabeth F. Robinson, 104, of Sheridan died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in Sheridan Manor. Services will be 11 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Robinson was born July 25, 1898, in Clarinda, Iowa, to Turner Frederick and Martha Ophelia (Thompson) FitzGerald. The family moved from Iowa to Kansas when she was 8 years old. She attended a country school one mile from the family’s farm near Columbus. The family returned to Iowa after three years, and she attended school a few miles from Clarinda. The family moved to a place northeast of Billings in 1912 and later homesteaded 10 miles east of Arvada. Mrs. Robinson finished high school in Sheridan, after teaching a year at the school near her home. She also attended the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College. She married George Chester Robinson Sept. 3, 1926. They lived on his homestead while she taught school on the Middle Prong of Wild Horse Creek. They moved tin Sheridan in 1930. She was active in the First United Methodist Church and helped teach children in the Beginner’s Department for 20 years. She was a member of the Alpha Kappa Sunday School class. She was active in the Women’s Society of the church. She attended a year and summer school at Sheridan College in 1960 in preparation to teach two years at Squirrel Creek in Montana. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and one sister. Survivors include two sons, George Jr. of Sheridan and Oren Menagh of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Shirley Ellgaard of San Francisco; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Sheridan native Frank Lee Davidson, 71, of Vancouver, Wash., died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, in the Vancouver Veterans Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Park Funeral Home in Portland, Ore. Burial will be in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Mr. Davidson was born July 10, 1931, in Sheridan to Otto and Myrtle (Harper) Davidson. He joined the U.S. Army in 1951, a year after he graduated from high school, and served during the Korean War. He was a radio operator. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed traveling and driving and repairing his automobiles. Survivors include his brother, Carl; two sisters, Dorothy Davidson and Clara Hooser; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the local VFW.
November 1, 2002, EDITION
Former Sheridan resident L. Dale Cammack, 74, of Buffalo died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, in Johnson County Health Care Center in Buffalo. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Cremation will follow, with private family committal services in the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Columbarium at a later date. Mr. Cammack was born Aug. 28, 1928, in Spearfish, S.D., to Everett Robert and Katherine M. (Anderson) Cammack. He grew up near Hulett on the family ranch north of Devils Tower. He attended schools in Hulett and Sundance and was a 1946 graduate of Sundance High School. He attended the University of Wyoming for two years. He married Kola "Kay" Robertson Jan. 7, 1951, in Rapid City. They lived in Torrington and Billings, where he owned a trucking company. They also lived in Pocatello, Idaho, Cheyenne and Seattle before returning to Billings, where he started a consulting business, Tracey Resources, in 1981. They lived in Denver, then Sheridan before moving to Buffalo in 1999. Mr. Cammack was 1976 president of the L.P. Gas Association of Wyoming. He was preceded in death by a brother and a daughter, Tracey. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kelly Dee of Federal Way, Wash., and Marshall Wayne of Valdez, Alaska; a daughter, Patricia Joy Schoenfeld of Anchorage; and one grandson. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Colorado Chapter, 1755 Blake St., Denver, CO, or to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Sheridan.
STORY – William Buch, 65, of Story died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services were Oct. 25 at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis. Burial was in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home handled local arrangements. Mr. Buch was born Sept. 8, 1937, to Theodore and Ruth (Benzie) Buch in Chicago. He entered the military after graduating from high school and became a truck driver after his discharge. He married Donna Raehsler. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Nancy Price; five stepchildren, Sharon Toy, Barbara Rideb, Alan Susmilch, Steven Susmilch and Gail Kalli; a brother, Frederick; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nephews.
Elizabeth F. Robinson, 104, of Sheridan died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at Sheridan Manor. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Albert Martini, 83, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.