Cody
- Jack Manning, 67, of Cody died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Billings Clinic in Billings.
- Rosario "Rosie" V. Bustos, 94, died July 20, 2010, at St. John's Care Center in Billings.
- Dwight Quentin Nelson, 91, of Sun City, Ariz., died Aug. 30, 2010.
- Casey Randall Murray, 30, of Riverton died at his home July 27, 2010.
- Loretta B. Kepler, 55, died of cancer Aug. 29, 2010, at her home in Seattle.
- John C. Bell, 55, of Cody died Aug. 19, 2010, while working as supervisor of grounds/custodial services at Northwest College.
- Marilyn Jean Johnston, 76, died Aug. 26, 2010, at Billings Clinic in Billings.
- Kristina Marie Gevara, 26, died Aug. 9, 2010, in Powell.
- Floyd Wayne Dolce, 83, a longtime Cody resident and Wyoming native, died peacefully Aug. 26, 2010, at his home in Cody.
- Martha Nancy Davies James, 85, died July 31, 2010, at West Park Hospital.
- Gerald "Jerry" Vincent Sucher Jr., of Cody died Aug. 23, 2010, at the Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, after an extended illness.
- Former Cody resident Nancy Archer Mansell, 86, died Aug. 30, 2010, in Washington state following a long illness.
- Johnnie "Pete" Leo Roussan, 71, of Meeteetse died Aug. 23, 2010, at Sheridan Manor.
- James L. Gordon, 90, of Cody died peacefully at home Aug. 17, 2010.
- Eda F. Williams, 80, died Aug. 27, 2010, at Life Care Center in Cheyenne.
- Dorothy Isabelle Heller, 93, died Aug. 9, 2010, in Loveland, Colo.
- Esther Irene Perry, 80, of Cody died peacefully Aug. 25, 2010, surrounded by her family.
- Jerrine M. "Jerrie" Sedam, 88, died Aug. 7, 2010, at West Park Hospital Long Term Care Center.
- Joan C. McCord, 75, died Aug. 13, 2010, at her home in Iron River, Mich.
- Wyatt Prescott Lawson, 51, died July 26, 2010, in Story where he lived on Easy Street.
- Longtime Cody resident Joy Eleanor Green Helmey, 74, died Aug. 23, 2010, surrounded by her family.
- Ronald Paul "Ron" Dorman, 75, died July 28, 2010, at West Park Hospital Long Term Care Center.
- Harriet Elizabeth Heny Pryde, 89, died Aug. 19, 2010, at West Park Long Term Care Center after suffering a stroke.
- James "Jim" D. Allen, 63, of Cody and Mesa, Ariz., died April 13, 2010, due to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Harry T. Zemke, 98, of Cody died peacefully at West Park Long Term Care Center on Aug. 19, 2010.
- Donald Henry Wolff Jr., 53, of Red Lodge died suddenly Aug. 17, 2010.
- Donald Henry Wolff Jr., 53, of Red Lodge died suddenly Aug. 17, 2010.
- Jack E. Manning Jr., 67, died Aug. 15, 2010, in Billings.
- John C. Bell, 55, of Cody died Aug. 19, 2010, while working as supervisor of grounds/custodial services at Northwest College.
- Doris Marie Avent, 81, of Red Lodge, Mont., died Aug. 14, 2010, at Cedar Wood Villa after a lengthy fight with Alzheimer's.
Sheridan Press
- Margaret E. Patz, 80, of Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 6, 1929 in Sheridan to S.R. (Richard) and Eria M. (Grisham) Welch. She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1947. On August 10, 1949 she married Joseph S. Patz in Monarch, Wyoming. Margaret enjoyed antique shopping, collecting 'Tweety Bird' memorabilia and Fiesta ware, working word puzzles and listening to the old-time, classic stars of country music. She especially loved decorating her home for the various Holidays, with Christmas being her favorite of all. She found sincere enjoyment in getting together with the ladies of the St. Patricks Group of C.C.W. once a week throughout each new year to make ornaments for the annual Holy Name Christmas bazaar. She was also a faithful member of the Class of '47' Luncheon Group, meeting with them monthly. Preceding Margaret in death were her husband, her parents and a brother. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna (DeDe) Patz, of Sheridan; a sister, Mary Lou Hoiten, of Sheridan; a niece, Laura Crawford, of Buffalo; nephews, Randy Hoiten, of Dayton; Fred Patz, of Sheridan; Greg Patz, of Juneau, Alaska and Marky Bearrow Jr., of Belgrade, Montana. Visitation will be on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home, followed at 7:00 p.m. by a Christian Wake Service with Father Ron Stolcis officiating. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Holy Name Catholic Church, with internment at the Sheridan Elks Cemetery, with Father Ron Stolcis officiating. A reception will follow at the Holy Name Parish Hall. Memorials may be made to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801; the Senior Center Mini Bus Program, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801 and the Holy Name School Library, 121 S. Conner, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
- Robert Donald Furman, 77, of Gillette passed away on August 13, 2010 at Casper Memorial Hospital. Bob was born in Waymouth, MA to Clarence Judson Furman and Helen (Flynn) Furman on December 4, 1932. Bob attended school in Canton, NY and later Pennsylvania Military College in Chester, PA. Bob met his wife of 49 years, Annette in Great Falls, MT. He was an Air Force Pilot and she was an Air Force Nurse. His Air Force career lead him to places like Bell Helicopter International in Isfaham, Iran, Jolly Green Giant Long Range Rescue Army C + Staff in Leavenworth, KS. Bob's Air Force career included the Viet Nam era. He was a Jolly Green Giant long range resque pilot. He attended the Army C & S school in Levenworth Kansas. He was an instructor helicopter pilot for Bell Helicopter International in Isfaham Iran. After his retirement in the Air Force they moved to Wyoming. He worked for Peabody Coal Company in Gillette until 1998. Bob was a humble man, a good husband, father and friend. He was a leader of men, lover of nature and a man of unshakable humility and truth. As a soldier he did not hesitate to seek duty. Bob served with distinction during his Air Force career. He dedicated his life to knowledge. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Art. He is survived by his wife, sons Duane, Craig, brothers Jim (Tami), Paul (Pat) and sister Frannie (Dave) and step mother Francis. Along with his nieces and nephews. Service for Bob will be held at Camp Story 11 Presbyterian Road, Story, WY on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 11:00 am with Pastor Donovan Voyght officiating. A reception will follow at the Church. Inurnment will be held at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Memorials may be made to the Jolly Green Giant Education Fund 916 Aloma Fay Lane Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
- Eugene R. Trego, 74, of Sheridan passed away on Friday, September 4, 2010, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
- Irene Bare passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Irene was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on October 5, 1916 to George and Eleanor (Higgins) Steltenpohl. She grew up on the family dry farm 5 miles west of Spotted Horse in Campbell County, Wyoming. Irene entertained her grandchildren with stories of her early life on the farm. She had a number of unconventional pets including a skunk and a porcupine. In order to attend school, she and her brother Wayne lived in a sheep wagon and a tent for part of the year. Despite rattlesnake dens, extreme weather from blizzards to drought, and many other challenges of a homesteaderÕs life, she recalled her early years with fondness. Irene attended various schools in the Spotted Horse area and graduated from Gillette High School in 1934. After graduation she attended HeimanÕs Business School in Sheridan and returned to Gillette upon completion to work for the Barlow Insurance Agency. She returned to Sheridan in 1946 to take a job with the Internal Revenue Service. In 1948 she married Jack W. Bare and together they raised three sons, Gary, Jack, and George. She instilled in her children the value of hard work and inspired in them a love of the outdoors. Irene enjoyed playing pinochle, traveling extensively, and creating needlework of all kinds. She was also an accomplished pianist. She was well known for her talent for embroidery, crochet and needlepoint. Many of her family and friends will cherish the beautiful afghans she so thoughtfully crafted for them. Irene loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Wayne Steltenpohl, her husband Jack W. Bare, and her daughter-in-law Vicki Bare. She is survived by her sons Gary Bare, Jack (Terri) Bare, and George (Ginny) Bare, all of Sheridan; her nieces Candy (Bare) MacDonald and Mary Jane (Bare) Mallonee; nephews Bobby Bare, John Bare, Ron Wiley, James Wiley, and Mick, Matt, Mark, and Marty Steltenpohl; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation for Irene will be Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from 8:30 to 9:30 am at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 25 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Father Jim Heiser officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Elks Memorial Section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made in IreneÕs name to any number of meaningful causes. The family suggests the Sheridan County Historical Society Museum, the Elks Cemetery Fund, or the Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter.
- Our beloved Mary left us on August 13, 2010 at Rose Medical Center in Denver from complications of systemic scleroderma. She was born in Tucson, Arizona to Frank and Ruth Sheehan. Mary worked in the financial area in California prior to and after marrying her husband, Steve Tribe on May 14, 1977. Mary and Steve relocated to Wyoming in 1993 where they owned and operated a ranch near Colony. Guests were invited to the ranch to visit and hunt. Mary enjoyed entertaining and cooking for the guests and playing with and walking her dogs around the ranch. Mary and Steve moved to Sheridan in 2005 to enjoy their retirement years. She loved to play golf and was an active and valued member of the ladies golf associations at the Powder Horn in Sheridan and Cimmaron in Palm Springs, CA, where she and Steve spent winters for many years. She always had another game to add when she played, usually involving her golf poker chips. She was never without a good book at hand. She also enjoyed cooking for and entertaining friends, sewing and creating art projects which she always shared with her friends. Mary was devoted to her beloved last dog, Champ, whom she lovingly cared for until his passing in April 2010. Mary’s love of life, family, friends and her dogs was apparent to all those who knew her. Mary leaves to honor her memory her husband and best friend, Steve, her sister Kathy Cardenas of Whitmore, CA , her brother Frank Sheehan, Jr. of Carmichael, CA and her many friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Powder Horn Clubhouse in Sheridan, WY. Should friends desire, memorial contributions are suggested to Susan G Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
- Jonathon Lee Turley passed away in Waianae, Hawaii in June, 2010. He was born on July 23, 1947 in Townsend, MT. to Helen May (Varney) and Ross Turley, Jr. He went to school in Sheridan until he joined the service. He retired from the Navy with honors as a 20 year veteran. He loved living in Hawaii. He was a great cook and like to cook for friends. He was preceeded in death by an infant brother and his father. Left behind are his mother, his sister Nancy (Alan Kobielusz, Sheridan, niece Krista Kelly (Ryan), Sheridan, Nephews Dwayne (Amy) Kobielusz, Highlands Ranch, Colo., Kevin Kobielusz, Seattle & their great nephews. Internment will be in Hawaii.
- Darwin Brown, 51, of Buffalo died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, in Buffalo. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
- Margaret E. Patz, 80, of Sheridan passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan. There will be a visitation on Friday, August 27, 2010, at 6:00 p.m , with Christian Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home with Father Ron Stolcis officiating. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at Holy Name Catholic Church, with Internment at the Sheridan Elks Cemetery with Father Ron Stolcis Officiating. A Reception will follow at the Holy Name Parish Hall. Memorials for Margaret may be made to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801, Senior Center Mini Bus Program, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801 and the Holy Name School Library, 121 S. Conner, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
- Sharon Collinsworth Boyter, 63, of Sheridan, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 27, 2010 in Sheridan, Wyoming. Sharon was born on February 28, 1947 in Ruston, Louisiana, to Lonnie and Ruth (Sprawls) Collinsworth. She married her husband, Larry, on November 6, 1970, in Natchez, Mississippi. Together they had two children Amanda and Nicholas. Sharon enjoyed cooking, visiting with her many friends, working in the yard, and the mountains. She loved her family and grandchildren very much. Sharon was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Larry, her daughter Amanda Hudson, of Natchez, Mississippi, her son, Nicholas (Joanie) Boyter, of San Angelo, Texas, her mother, Ruth Collinsworth, of Vidalia, Louisiana, her sister, Judy Jones of Vidalia, Louisiana, her four grandchildren, William Hudson, Emily Boyter, Issac Boyter, and Igor Boyter. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 333 South Beech, Casper, Wyoming, 82601, or call 1-800-227-2345. Memorial services will be held for Sharon at a later date with service announcement to be published at that time. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
- Dawn R. Cousins, 46, of Sheridan and Billings, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. No services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
- Paul was born Oct 31, 1922 to Paul Michalek and Michalia Parot (Pujik). Delivered by Dr. E.G. Clegg in Monarch, Wyoming joined his wife Betty in heavenly Glory August 28, 2010. Paul’s mother, Michalia married Paul Brantz Sr. after her first husband died from black lung working in the underground mines of Sheridan. Paul’s new dad raised him as his own and added to the family four additional brothers, Walter, Eddie, Harold and Andy. Paul started his elementary education at Taylor School in 1928 living on a small farm located at the present day law enforcement center. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1940. During his high school days, Paul worked for the Bondi Brothers at the Bondi Grocery, which was located on 5th street. He lived next door to his parents who had a small farm across the street where they raised a small garden and some livestock. Paul served in the Pacific Theater from October 3rd, 1942 to November 31st, 1945 as a Staff Sergeant. Paul earned several medals of good conduct and other similar service awards. When Paul returned from the service, he legally changed his last name to Brantz in Honor of his Father. Paul married Betty Jean Redman of Clearmont on July 14th, 1946 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan and became a communicant member in 1947. The two met at a dance at Bruno’s Nite Club that was located north of town. Paul and his brother-in-law, James Redman owned and operated the Ace transfer business for a short time until Paul went to work for Ryan’s Cash and Carry in Sheridan which was a wholesale food supplier for 18 years ending as the manager. Paul also worked for the Sheridan Meat Company as an outside salesman and the State Labor Department in Cheyenne as a compliance inspector. In 1968 Paul and Betty began to purchase several motels and restaurants within the state. One of which was the J and E Café and Motel that was located on Coffeen Avenue in Sheridan and the Red and White Café of Casper. The other business locations included Wheatland and Thermopolis. Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years giving way to cooking and preparing holiday meals for his family. Enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and found the “Judge shows” on television worth watching. Paul had resided at the Sheridan Square apartments for the past 20 years where he had made many friends and held fond memories. Paul has shared many stories with his family how he began school speaking only Polish as so many of the miner children did not speak English. The trolley car that ran north of town to the coal towns, the railroad tracks going down the streets of Sheridan and how the cobble blocks would pop out on Main Street after a heavy rain and the road crews would have to drive them back down. Paul’s stories about the local grocery stores, meat markets and ma and pa businesses would always be welcomed. He spoke of a time when you could go down the street of Sheridan and know everyone by name, how neighbors gathered together at night and sat out on the porch and watched the children play and how even a trip to Billings was a momentous occasion. He shared with his children of a time when family brewing and bootlegging was an acceptable alternative to unemployment during the depression. How as a child no one knew they were poor because everybody was, as he would put it “in the same boat”. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Betty of 52 years, a daughter Paula, brothers Andy and Eddie and Grandson Brian, and great grandson Stedson. Paul is survived by daughters Kay Benbo of Sheridan, Linda Miller of Casper, sons Paul (Buck) of Casper and Steve and Carrie of Sheridan, numerous grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren. Interment will be at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery Saturday at 10:00 am with Pastor Cain presiding. A luncheon will be served at the church following the burial. In lieu of flowers memorials may benefit: Martin Luther Grammar School, 1300 5th St, Sheridan, Wyoming.
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- Denice Lewallen, 54, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
- Bernard G. Ekis, 86, of Sheridan, Wyoming, died Monday, August 23, 2010 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ekis was born January 29, 1924 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Charles and Anna (Hoffman) Ekis. He grew up and attended schools in Sheridan, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1943. He then enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Bernard returned to Sheridan and married Lorna Jean Cook in Sheridan on November 7, 1948. Bernard joined the Sheridan Fire Department in 1949, retiring as Fire Chief in 1971. He then went to work for Pinkerton's at Spring Creek Coal where he worked for 20 years, retiring from there in 1991. Mr. Ekis was a member of the Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge #43, the Kalif Shrine, and the Kalif Brass Band. He also played in various dance bands in the Sheridan area, and enjoyed skiing, fishing, antique collecting, working in his yard, and traveling as a member of the Good Sam's Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lorna; two brothers; and 1 sister. Bernard is survived by one son, Larry Ekis, of Sheridan, Wyoming; one sister, Nancy Favero, of Sheridan, Wyoming; one grandson; two great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service for Mr. Ekis will be 10:00 A. M. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. A reception immediately following the committal service will be held at the Bethesda Worship Center 1100 Big Horn Ave. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Bernard may be made to the Shrine Children's Hospital, P. O. Box K, Sheridan, WY; the Sheridan Senior Citizen's Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan; or the Sheridan Animal Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan.
- Richard Dale Green, 87, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Westview Healthcare Center in Sheridan. Dale was born on December 29, 1922, at the family homestead, in Passiac, east of Sheridan, to Lowell C. "Nix" and Mary E. (Kerr) Green. He attended Passiac and Sheridan schools and was married to Mary Elizabeth Wolfe in 1944. Dale was an accomplished carpenter, working several years for Fletcher Construction; and was also employed at Decker Coal Co., prior to his retirement. He was an avid hunter, loved being in the mountains, and enjoyed being with his family and friends. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings; Harry, Glen, Lowell, Harold, E. Rosalie, and Jennie; and a grandson, Kelly Green. He is survived by four sons; Richard W. (Bessie), Sam (Sherry), and Mike all of Sheridan and James W. (Thea) of Las Vegas, NV. Also survived by ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. No services are planned but a Celebration of Life for Dale will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Sheridan Elks Club. Memorial may be made to the donor's choice. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Johnnie 'Pete' Leo Roussan, 71, of Meeteetse, WY passed away at Sheridan Manor in Sheridan, WY on Monday, August 23, 2010. Pete moved to Sheridan to be closer to family during the last month of his life. Pete was born on August 17, 1939 to Homer ÒBarneyÓ Roussan and Lucille (Peterson) Roussan in Cody, WY. Pete lived his whole life in Meeteetse. He graduated from Meeteetse High School in May, 1957. He married Dorothy Diane Dwyer on October 17, 1958. Together they raised Joannie Lee and Marv Lynn. Pete and Dorothy divorced in 1981. In May, 1982, Pete married Sandy Turnell. Sandy became a resident at the New Horizon Care Center in the Alzheimer's Unit in Lovell, WY in November, 2007, where she continues to reside. Early in his career Pete worked as a ranch hand around Meeteetse and Midwest. In 1964 he worked for Husky Oil Company, which later became Marathon Oil Company at the Pitchfork Field outside of Meeteetse, WY. His career as an oil well pumper lasted for 36 years until his retirement in November, 2000. Pete enjoyed a variety of interests including oil painting, ice fishing, hunting and looking for arrowheads. But his main hobby was restoring sheep wagons, which he transformed into a business. Pete and Sandy owned and operated Roussan Sheep Wagon business. Pete belonged to many local organizations including: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (member and lay reader); Meeteetse councilman (2 terms); Mayor of Meeteetse (1 term); member of Meeteetse Fire Protection Team; and director of Meeteetse Museum District organization. Pete is preceded in death by his father Barney Roussan, his mother Lucille Hogg; his brothers Barney Roussan Jr. and Iver Coale. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; daughter, Joannie (Jim) Thelen, and son, Marv Roussan; stepchildren Callie (Russ) Gwynn; Jonna (Mike) Newton and Paul Leroux; sisters Emily Coale and Julie Sax; brothers Bill Roussan, Lynn Coale, John and Allen Hogg. Surviving grandchildren are Matt (Lonna) Thelen, Derek and Amy Thelen; Quintin, Drew and Sonnet Gwynn; Mike and Crystal Newton and Alicia Leroux; and special friend, Pat Black. Kane Funeral Home is handling the cremation arrangements. Pete requested no funeral service so a "Celebration of Life" gathering is planned at Lucille's Cafe in Meeteetse, WY on September 26, 2010 at 1 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to attend the pot luck gathering to celebrate Pete's life.
- William "Jack" Gorzalka, 71, of Sheridan, Wyoming, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at his residence of cancer. Mr. Gorzalka was born June 30, 1939 in Sheridan to Joseph T. and Mary J. (Holub) Gorzalka. He grew up and attended the SR rural school near Wyarno, Wyoming, Holy Name School, and Sheridan High School. Jack was a rancher at Wyarno in his early years. He then was a heavy equipment operator with Kiewit Construction, Ruby Construction, Pelesky Construction, Fletcher Construction, and various other construction companies. Jack was also in mobile home sales and services with Tom Dilts before retiring from the Sheridan County Road and Bridge. Mr. Gorzalka was very active volunteering his time to many veterans and their needs. He was a partner in the "Drifter's Band" for 50 years. Jack loved leather work, hunting, fishing and his family and friends. His Polish heritage was very important to him. Jack was preceded in death by his father; his step-father, Harold Buell; brother, Robert Gorzalka, and step-son, Kenney Bridwell. He is survived by his mother, Mary J. Buell, of Sheridan, Wyoming; four daughters, Debbie (Kevin) Hepp, of Gillette, Wyoming, Jacque (John Reilly) Fletcher, of Sheridan, Wyoming, Lynn (Darrell) Steward, and Laura (Chris) Nielsen, both of Cody, Wyoming; one sister, Diana (Wayne) McKenzie, of Sheridan, Wyoming; 7 grandchildren; 2 nephews; and 1 niece; and companion, Joy Cooper. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mr. Gorzalka may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
- Leona Spratt, 66, of Buffalo died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, in Buffalo. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo. Vigil service and rosary are 7 p.m. Wednesday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Pete Johnson as celebrant. Burial will follow in Willow Grove Cemetery with graveside services. Memorials may benefit St. John the Baptist Catholic Church c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
- Kenneth "Kurt" Luplow, 60, of Banner died at home on Thursday, August 26, from kidney cancer. He was born on October 29, 1949 in Saginaw, MI to Kenneth Dale Luplow and Phyllis Ione (Thomas) Luplow. When he was young, his family moved to a farm in St. Charles, MI, where his lifelong love of horses began. He graduated from Chesaning High School and Ferris State College. In 1969, he loaded up his Triumph Spitfire and headed west. His first stop was Steamboat Springs, where he helped construct a hotel. Shortly after, he continued on to Jackson, WY, where he worked construction and learned to play polo working for Warren Erbe. Five years later, he moved to Big Horn to work for Doc and Bunny Connell. He also worked for Husman Construction before starting his own construction company, first Diversified Builders, then Banner Log Home Company. He married Jean Spratley in Windsor, England in 1973. They had a son, Courtney. They later divorced and he married Terri Liska in 1987 in Sheridan. They have two sons, Drew and Craig. He loved his horses, and chose to play polo because he didnÕt have to travel far from home. He was a member of the US Polo Association since 1974 and the Big Horn Polo Club. He was inducted into the Big Horn Polo Club Hall of Fame on August 15, 2010. He also loved to fly-fish with his sons and friends. They would spend the day at the Big Horn, mostly enjoying each others' company, not catching many fish. Late in life, he learned to play hockey when his sons became involved and encouraged him. He went on to earn his official's badge and was a Level 3 USA Hockey referee for the local youth hockey games. He spent many weekends teaching his children to ski at Antelope Butte Ski Area, and loved to ski whenever he could. He played cribbage, and family meals were not complete without a vocally competitive game. Many of his sons' friends were taught to play the game in the Luplow house. He was proud of every house he built. Though he never took himself too seriously, he was always a perfectionist when it came to his work. He was an honest businessman, a loyal friend, and a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Terri, sons, Courtney of Sheridan, Drew and Craig of Banner and Laramie, and brother Tim of Missoula, MT. Memorials may be made to : Polo Club at University of Wyoming, c/o Amanda Diehl, 1703 Person St. Laramie, WY 82070. Kurt requested cremation, with no services.
- Kay Elaine Wolfe Pittman went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. She was born on November 2, 1940 to Bud Wolfe and Evelyn Peggy Hollander. In 1959 she married David Schreibeis and was blessed with three daughters, Renee Colleen, Kelly Kay and Lynnet Elaine. In 1983 Kay married Lyle Pittman. She was blessed with countless loved ones, family and friends. She loved all people, and all creatures. Kay was a tireless worker for her whole life. She worked in the hospitality industry as a hotel manager, desk clerk and more. She and Lyle operated a motel and video store together before returning to Sheridan. One of her greatest joys was operating her store 'My Sister's Closet.' At her store, it was not just a place to shop, because Kay welcomed everyone who came in the door and made them a friend. Shopping with Kay was an experience which made all feel like family. She had the unique ability to find ways to make everything old and used to be new and fresh. Kay is survived by her husband Lyle, sister Patty (Bill) Klinkosh, daughters Renee (James) Moshier, Lynnet (Jim) Bede, grandsons Finn and Kavan Bede, many nieces, cousins, and loved ones. In passing from this world she joins her parents, sister Peggy Wolfe Buss, and daughter Kelly Kay Schreibeis in their eternal home. Service for Kay will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 10:00 am at Kane Funeral Home with Reverend James Moshier officiating. A reception will follow at the Trails End Motel and Restaurant. Memorials can be sent to the Kelly Schreibeis Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 6786, Sheridan, Wyoming. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- It's not the end of the trail for me; I've just traveled on, you see, up ahead where greener pastures grow and cool water streams dance as they flow. Flowers in bloom of every sort and kind, colors more vivid than any I left behind, family and friends I haven't seen in years, hugs and handshakes and no more tears. They've welcomed me home here today, a place of peace for me to stay. They say it's my home for eternity; no, it's not the end of the trail for me.
- Kay Elaine Pittman, 69, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at the Billings Clinic. Arrangements are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
- Sharon Collingsworth Boyter, 63, of Sheridan, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 27, 2010 in Sheridan, Wyoming. Sharon was born on February 28, 1947 in Ruston, Louisiana, to Lonnie and Ruth (Sprawls) Collingsworth. She married her husband, Larry, on November 6, 1970, in Natchez, Mississippi. Together they had two children Amanda and Nicholas. Sharon enjoyed cooking, visiting with her many friends, working in the yard, and the mountains. She loved her family and grandchildren very much. Sharon was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Larry, her daughter Amanda Hudson, of Natchez, Mississippi, her son, Nicholas (Joanie) Boyter, of San Angelo, Texas, her mother, Ruth Collingsworth, of Vidalia, Louisiana, her sister, Judy Jones of Vidalia, Louisiana, her four grandchildren, William Hudson, Emily Boyter, Issac Boyter, and Igor Boyter. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 333 South Beech, Casper, Wyoming, 82601, or call 1-800-227-2345. Memorial services will be held for Sharon at a later date with service announcement to be published at that time. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
- Richard M. Klotz, 67, of Sheridan died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
- Beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene passed away peacefully on August 15, 2010 in Woodland, CA. Arlene was born in Sheridan, WY on January 17, 1936 to Cecile and Edith May Mitchell. She was proud of her Wyoming heritage and had an adventuresome and independent spirit. She attended Life Bible College in Los Angeles which was the start of her lifelong love of learning. After college, she married Van Hubbard with whom she had four children. Despite having a busy career in accounting, she always found time to nurture her children and grandchildren. In retirement, she enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and volunteering at the senior center. She is survived by her children: Janine (Jeff) Arthur, Stephanie (Clarence) McCarthy, Moyer (Heidi) Hubbard, Linley (Steve) Brown, and Kristina Harnden; her grandchildren: Courtney, Ryan, Scott, Steven, Melissa, Jeffrey, Megan, Will, and Hanna; great grandchildren, Cory and Kolton; and her brothers and sisters: June (Richard) Hoff, Bill (Mimi) Mitchell, Judy (Tim) Barr, Maryann (Bob) Thompson and Jerry (Donna) Heth. She also had many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved stepmother Leona Mitchell, brothers: Eugene Heth and Jim Mitchell; her husbands: Bill Harnden and Marty Hayden. In her early years, Arlene's life was enriched through her involvement in the Salvation Army which led to a lifelong commitment to Christ. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 11am at the First Baptist Church, 38141 Russell Boulevard, Davis, California. In lieu of flowers the family requests that any donations in her memory be made to the Salvation Army.
- Kenneth 'Kurt' Luplow, 60, of Banner died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
- Sheridan native Arlene Lee Mitchell Hayden, 74, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, in Woodland, Calif. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Davis, Calif. Memorials may benefit the Salvation Army.
- Our beautiful mother is safe in the arms of Jesus. Viola Virginia Packard, 82, of Roberts, MT. died August 25th at Billings Clinic Hospital. She was born November 10,1927 to Fred and Adella Fuchs in Baker, MT. Her parents said they fished her out of Baker Lake. It's no wonder she was an avid fisherman all her life. She also loved horses, singing and playing her guitar, painting and reading. She loved words and was a proficient crossword puzzler. Her family moved to Innisfail, Alberta where they farmed and she spent her school years. During WWII they moved to Spokane where her parents worked in an airplane factory. There she met Captain Frank L. Packard and they were married in Coeur de Lane, ID on October 12th,1946. To this union 7 children were born that she often referred to as her jewels. They lived in Billings, MT. and owned Chestnut Acres, a riding academy, and loved participating in the Billings Mounted Quadrille. In 1956 the family moved to Roberts, where Mom raised her family and grew large vegetable gardens. In 1967 they bought the Lost Village Bar where she enjoyed meeting new people and visiting old friends. In her later years she lived in Billings and Joliet. She is survived by Sandra (Duane) Brasch of Fargo, ND, Kathy (Ron) Schuyler of Castle Rock, CO., Diana (Darrell) Metz and Dixie (Hal) Kansala, of Sheridan, WY., Clint (Gretchen) Packard of Lolo, MT. and Richard Packard of Billings,13 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren and 5 nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind daughter-in-law, Marilyn Packard, sister-in-law Peggy Fuchs, and her friend and caring companion of 11 years Ernie DeVries. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank L. Packard, son Frank D. Packard, brothers Clinton and Richard Fuchs. Memorials can be sent in her honor to the Roberts Community Foundation or the Roberts Methodist Church. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 30, at the Roberts Methodist Church with a viewing preceding. Interment will follow at the Roberts Cemetery. Please pray for Vi's family and friends who grieve her passing.
- Charlotte Ann (Sanders) Coppinger, 82, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, August 30, 2010 in Westview Health Care Center. Mrs. Coppinger was born in Casper, WY August 19, 1928 to Jess and Mary (Freiling) Sanders. The family moved to Sheridan, WY when she was 2 years old. The family moved around the Northern part of Wyoming as her father worked for meat companies and Sawyer Grocery Stores. She went to several schools during that time and then Central School and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1945. She worked at the local telephone company as a night time Board Operator. She knew all the town gossip. Two years later she married Andrew J. Ballek. She was a house wife and had 4 boys, Leonard, Donald, Paul, and Charles Ballek. They divorced in 1961 and she ran a local motel and campground. She went back to school in 1972 and got an Associate Degree in counseling. Mrs. Coppinger worked at several programs as a substance abuse councilor in Billings, Helena, and Columbus Montana, and in Pinedale, Gillette and in Sheridan where she was one of the original councilors at Thunder Child and worked at the Mental Health Office in Sheridan before her retirement around 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sister, Vivian, who was only 2 years old from convulsions, and her brother, Clifford Sanders in 2008. Mrs. Coppinger is survived by sons Leonard Ballek, Corvallis, Montana, Donald Ballek, Ukiah, California, Paul Ballek, Sheridan, Wyoming, and Charles Ballek, Skooke, BC, Canada. A private memorial service will be held next spring. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Coppinger may be made to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801.
- Rita Nadine Becker, 47, Kaycee, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at Johnson County Healthcare Center in Buffalo. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Allnutt Funeral Chapel in Loveland, Colo. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Friday at Adams Funeral Home, Buffalo, and Sunday at Allnutt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Johnstown (Colo.) Cemetery. Memorials to help defray costs for Ms. Becker's children to travel to her services may be made in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
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- ROCK SPRINGS Lawrence J. Hinds, 79, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a short illness.
- UNIONTOWN, PA Cayden Chad Eaton, infant son of Cody Eaton and Jessica Curtis, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 in Uniontown, Pa.
- ROCK SPRINGS Dolan Dewayne Floyd, 60, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at his home. A lifelong Rock Springs resident, he died following a lengthy illness.
- ROCK SPRINGS Rich Buckley died. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday Sept. 17, 2010, at the Maybell Church. Following the services, friends may travel with the Buckleys to Diamond Peak, where his ashes will be spread.
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- John E. Vetter
- Deanna Overturf Dunlap
- Brenda Kay Thibeault
- Orval J. ‘Tex’ Newton
- Mary Earley
- James Patrick Ahern
- Robert Kenneth McMordie
- Regina Rushing
- Robert L. Bell
- Orval J. ‘Tex’ Newton
- James ‘Jim’ White
- Marzella E. Larimore
- Edna M. Humphrey
- Regina Rushing
- Virginia Cruzon Sanders
- Deanna Overturf Dunlap
- Daryl Ann Raymond
- Deanna Overturf Dunlap
- Dorothy Page
- James ‘Jim’ White
- Glenn ‘Dewey’ Johnson
- Deanna Overturf Dunlap
- Deanna Dunlap
- Daryl Ann Raymond
- Virginia Cruzon Sanders
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Powell Tribune
- William Wiley Layne
- Fred Prestly Riddle
- Doris Catharine Clark
- Marjorie Marge Irene (Eichelkraut) Diehl
- Feliciano Felix Chano DeLeon
- Ruth Catherine Trina Davis
- Wilder True Hatch
- Martha Nancy Davies James
- Ramona Montanez Romero
- Sandra D. Folkerts
- Gene Stewart Allen
- Marsha Fetzer
- John C. Bell
- William J. Bill Mudd
- Gene S. Allen
- Debra (Debbie) A. Beall
- Deborah Sue Rathie
- Rosie Bustos
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- Duane Allen Taylor
- David Earl Allen
- Marjorie E. Diehl
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- Rosario Rosie V. Bustos
- Clara Mae Wall
- Sarah Elizabeth (Wirth) Borrego
- David E. Allen
- Lydia Hill
- Rebecca Jeanne Tomlinson Horton
- Juan J. Sandoval
Worland
- Carolyn Ann Partelow, 63, of Worland, Sept. 1. Faye Jordan Tolman, 67, of Billings, formerly of Greybull and Worland, Sept. 1. Bette Marguerite Denton, 87, of Thermopolis, Sept. 2.
- Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Thermopolis with Pastor Harvey Seidel officiating. Cremation has taken place.
- THERMOPOLIS – Bette Marguerite Denton, 87, of Thermopolis died at Hot Springs County Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.
- She was preceded in death by Woody, her husband of 39 years; her parents; and her brother Bob.
- On April 15, 1944 she married Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Denton in Seattle, Wash. The couple moved to northern California where Woody was stationed while in the U.S. Navy. When he passed away in 1983, Bette moved to Wyoming to be with her son Dave and his wife where she built her dream home overlooking the Big Horn River.
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