Obituaries we have received are listed below. we are only able to post obituaries if and when the funeral homes send them to us. if an obituary you are interested in is missing, it's because we were not provided with the information from the funeral homes. Our most current listings are at the top of this list. Thank You for your patience.

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Margaret Hennebry      11/4/00 Justine Wright                9/7/00 Louis H. Plachek        6/25/00
Christina W. Sanders       10/23/00 Susan M. Henry         9/7/00 Patricia Lippard     6/21/00
Gary Lee Ekis              10/21/00 Mary I. Nelson           9/6/00 Darlene E. Gleason       6/20/00
Mike Poulos            10/19/00 Norma W. Olson         9/6/00 Berdon William Smith     6/20/00
Marie Vedova     2/6/01 Ardes L. Van Houten      10/18/00 John "Bula" Mentock         9/3/00 Raymond A. Rangunot     6/17/00
Patricia R. Robinson     2/6/01  Dixie C.N. Torok     10/17/00 Everett “Ed” Asbury        8/31/00 Lt. Col. J. “Jim” A. King   6/14/00
Ira Lee "Ike" Carroll      2/5/01 Conrad F. Larson       10/16/00 Everett L. Watts              8/27/00 Dona M. Mohan      6/13/00
John E. Kawamoto     2/5/01 Patrick E. W.  Holohan   10/15/00 John Bury                8/26/00 John Mason Gutz    6/12/00
Albert Schutte       1/25/01  Margaret Myers          10/15/00 Kathryn Sethne            8/26/00 Clinton W. Eubank    6/11/00
Doris P. Alexander    1/9/01 Ole M. Hoveland         10/11/00 Kevin Richard Kuzara       8/24/00 Rodney Clemens 6/4/00
Loretta Sweetman      1/8/01 Henry "Hank" While       10/10/00 Shirley May Noecker        8/25/00 Alma Marie Wallace 5/26/00
Cleo V. Stewart      12/22/00 Leta “Lee” Schwerma     10/8/00 VIRGINIA B. BOHM      8/23/00 Dottie Dodd 5/25/00
Nora M. McCallister      12/18/00 Arthur S. Houston          10/8/00 Frederic Roy Shaver         8/23/00 Gladys A. Harless  5/20/00
Sylvanus D. Harrsch   12/15/00 Edward "Ned" S. Green     10/8/00 Larry M. Helton               8/22/00 Maxine Mural Diefenderfer
Patricia “Pat” Smith     12/14/00 Chasity D.M. Miller        10/4/00 G.Lyle Dunsdon             8/22/00 Fred Adsit
Fred "Fritz" Huckfeldt   12/13/00 John Craig         9/30/00 Rose K. Crane             8/16/00 John Campros 4/26/00
Margaret L. Kelley  12/12/00 Helen B. Johnson        9/28/00 Mary G. Laya            8/13/00 Donald Betcher 4/25/00
Jessie I. Morrow    12/11/00 Gerald D. Jennings      9/27/00 Robert Thomas Powers     8/12/00 Norma Wren 4/25/00
Leroy W. Evans          12/10/00 Mildred "Pill" S. Scott  9/25/00 John H. Schonenbach       8/12/00 Albert Vinke 4/18/00
A. "Susian" Wondra    12/2/00 Dorothy J. Nelson         9/24/00 Mary Pitet Tennell,       8/12/00 Hazel Husman 4/17/00
O.E. "Doc" Owens    12/1/00 Marie Obras Benegalia      9/20/00 Zelda Marion Garr         8/10/00 Ada Snedden 4/16/00
George T. Felbeck Jr      12/1/00. Gary L. Amende          9/18/00 Carl Prestfeldt         8/6/00 Weston Bryant 4/9/00
Milton L. Harm        11/19/00 Ida Wright               9/18/00 Edgar Leroy Holsinger      8/5/00 Fay Vollbrect 4/8/00
Margaret Jean Christler  11/17/00 Ruth Schweder Nelson      9/18/00 Ada B. Harris                  8/4/00 Agnes Mentock 3/23/00
Betty Jane Becker    11/16/00  Betty Clabaugh              9/15/00 Frances B. Legerski       8/2/00 Margaret Clase 3/22/00
Patrick D. Sullivan    11/14/00 Bernice V. Ketcham     9/14/00 Norman Edward Callier      7/24/00 Norine Kinnard 3/20/00
Marvin Turner         11/9/00 Virginia L. Gilbert          9/13/00 Clifford Allen Barbee        7/20/00 Dave Prill 3/9/00
 Juanita E. Ruby  11/9/00 Edith M. Brokaw          9/10/00 William R. Bosworth, Jr.     7/15/00 Roy Ringley 3/9/00
Fred Z. Chase           11/6/00 Claire L. Yorks             9/9/00 Leona A. Gillen                7/14/00 Ray Bantle 2/29/00
Bernece E. Bilyeu     11/5/00 Carl G. Ralston             9/9/00 C. K. “Clyde” Plachek    7/4/00 Irene Rudolph 2/28/00

Obituaries for Sheridan and surrounding area.


Fred H. Adsit                 Age 78 of Sheridan, WY
Died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan
Born October 2, 1921, in Kirby, MT
Parents - Charles & Gustavia (Carlson) Adsit
   He grew up in Kirby, MT.  Fred moved to Big Horn, WY, in 1935.  He worked on ranches until enlisting in the Army during W.W.II.  He served with the Army Engineers in the New Guinea, Dutch New Guinea and Salamua Campaigns.  After the war, he returned to Wyoming and married Marie Sipe on October 16, 1946, in Hardin, MT.  They lived in Moorcroft, WY, where he worked in the oil fields until they moved back to Big Horn.  Fred worked for the Wyoming Game and Fish Dept. at the Bird Farm for 35 years until he retired in 1986.  They moved into Sheridan in 1997.  He was a member of the Big Horn Fire Dept. and Big Horn Lions Club for many years.  Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing, pinochle and spoiling his grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Howard and sisters Dorothy Davis and Helen Collins.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Marie Adsit, Sheridan
SONS - Douglas Adsit, Sheridan
          Bruce Adsit, Snohomish, WA
DAUGHTER - Kimberly Soltis, Ranchester, WY
BROTHER - Harry Adsit, Big Horn, WY
7 GRANDCHILDREN
5 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE 11:00AM ON FRIDAY (MAY 19TH) IN MOUNT HOPE CEMETERY, BIG HORN, WITH THE REV. RAY CLARK OFFICIATING.
MILITARY RITES BY THE AMERICAN LEGION AND WYO. NATIONAL GUARD.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit the Senior Citizen's Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY  82801

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Doris P. Alexander of Sheridan passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County at the age of 83.
    Mrs. Alexander was born on January 14, 1917, in Littleton, Colorado, to Amy Estelle (Stookey) and William Frederick Pettow. As a child she attended schools in Littleton and graduated from Littleton High School. In 1935 she was united in marriage to Chester C. Alexander in Littleton, Colorado. Together they had two sons, Donald and Gary Alexander. After Chester's death in 1958 Doris retured to school and graduated from Colorado State College wiht a degree in teaching. She was employed as a libraian for School District Number 6 in Colorago for twenty years. Doris enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and watching the Denver Broncos. She moved to Sheridan from Greeley, Colorado in October of 1997.
    Preceding her in death were her husband, Chester; her son, Gary and three sisters, Eloise, Irma and Neva.
    She is survived be her son Don Alexander and his wife Lori of Sheridan.

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Gary L. Amende, 31, of  Eugene, Oregon formerly of Sheridan, passed away Monday, September 18, 2000 in Bozeman, Montana. Memorial Services will be 2pm Friday, September 22, 2000 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. joseph Keys officiating. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Everett “Ed” Asbury  Age 86 of Sheridan, WY
Died Thursday, August 31, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born December 18, 1913, in Pueblo, Colorado
Parents - Edward & Theodosia Asbury

    The family moved to Kansas and he graduated high school in Hoisington, Kansas.  Ed graduated from the College of Mines in Kansas and worked for Kennecott Copper Corp. for many years as a mine executive.  He retired in 1973.  He was instrumental in laying communication cable across Oregon.  He married Emma Lu Hatfield on August 28, 1973, in Gillette, WY, and they came to Sheridan in 1974.  They traveled extensively in Texas, Florida and all through the south.  He was a member of Elks Lodge #520.

Preceded in death by three brothers.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Emma Lu Asbury, Sheridan
STEP DAUGHTER - Cindy Miller, Grapeview, WA
BROTHER - Norman Asbury, Gillette, WY
SISTER - Eleanor Lattimer, Gillette, WY
3 STEP GRANDCHILDREN
2 STEP GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

PRIVATE COMMITTAL SERVICE WILL BE IN THE SHERIDAN ELKS CEMETERY.
ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.
Memorials may benefit the Elks Building Fund or the Donor’s Choice.

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Ray R. Bantle                   Age 96 of Sheridan, WY
Died February 29, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born February 20, 1904, in LaCrosse, WI
Parents - John & Lena (Yager) Bantle
    He moved to Sheridan when he was sixteen years old.  He married Julia Kutcher on July 3, 1946, in Sheridan and spent his remaining years with her and their many friends here.  Ray was the Sheridan County Airport manager for 30 years and known by all for his dedication to the community.  Julia died in 1993.  Ray enjoyed golf, fishing and helping others to learn the sport.  He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, AARP and a life member of Elks Lodge #520.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
    DAUGHTER - Marianne Schwartz, Las Vegas, NV
    BROTHERS - Leroy Bantle, LaCrosse, WI
    4 GRANDCHILDREN
    5 GREAT GRANDSONS

Memorials may benefit the American Heart Assn., in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Clifford Allen Barbee  Age 68 of Sheridan, WY
Died Thursday, July 20, 2000, at his Sheridan home
Born May 5, 1932, in Gladewater, Texas
Parents - Harry & Flossie (McClintock) Barbee

    He was raised in Prague, Oklahoma, where he graduated from high school in 1950.  He was an honor student and an excellent basketball player.  The love of hunting and fishing learned as a young boy continued through adulthood and he especially loved doing both in the Big Horn Mountains.  He attended Chillichothe Business College in Missouri and in 1951 began his career with Mountain Bell as a repeater man in the toll test department at Casper, WY.  He married Ethel Gale on August 27, 1953, in Rawlins, WY.  In 1955, he was transferred to Sheridan.  He was drafted into the Army in 1955 serving until 1957 when he returned to his job in Sheridan.  He worked as a central office technician until 1976.  He was promoted and assigned to manage the central office in the Newcastle, WY, area until 1983 when he returned to Sheridan and was assistant manager of network switching.  He retired on April 1, 1987, with 36 years of service.  He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.

Preceded in death by three infant children, his parents, and his sister Jeanette Bartemy.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Ethel Barbee, Sheridan
DAUGHTER - Susan McKinney, Rapid City, SD
BROTHERS - Eugene Barbee, Hot Springs, AR
  Harry Barbee, Kingwood, TX
2 GRANDSONS
NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS

PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE THIS SUNDAY IN THE BIG HORN MOUNTAINS.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit the Dog & Cat Shelter, Building Fund
    325 Fort Rd. Sheridan, WY  82801

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Betty Jane Becker          Age 73 of Sheridan, WY
Died Thursday, November 16, 2000, in her Sheridan home
Born May 13, 1927, in Lemmon South Dakota
Parents - Lester & Blanche (Southworth) Davis

    Betty grew up and graduated from high school in Rapid City, South Dakota. Graduated from South Dakota State with a degree in Home Economics. She married Donald Becker on October 28, 1950, in Rapid City. They lived in several places before moving to Worland, WY, in 1960. She worked as an assistant dietician in South Dakota and for the schools in Worland. They moved to Sheridan in February of this year. She was very active in the United Methodist Church and P.E.O. Chapter AA in Worland. Betty was always caring for her friends and family.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
HUSBAND -  Donald Becker, Sheridan
SON - Kevin Backer, Cheyenne, WY
DAUGHTERS - Kathy Winkelmann, Sheridan
                          Karen Becker, Sheridan
BROTHERS - Steve Davis and Larry Davis, Rapid City, SD
                        Jim Davis, Pringle, SD
SISTERS - Helen Brown, Buffalo SD
                  Dorothy Ann Schafer, Visalia, CA
2 GRANDCHILDREN

 MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE 11AM ON TUESDAY (NOV. 21ST) FROM THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN WORLAND WITH THE REV. JOSEPH KEYS OFFICIATING. ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIS FUNERAL HOME, SHERIDAN, WY.

Memorials may benefit P.E.O. Chapter AA in care of Barbara Blehm, Box 21, Worland WY 82401.

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Marie Obras Benegalia, 99, of Sheridan passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan Co. She was born January 23, 1901 in Essen, Germany. marie was the youngest of ten children; eight brothers, and one sister. Marie arrived in America from Germany in December 1922.
    In January 1923 she married Martin Benegalia in Sheridan. They lived in Dutch Creek and later moved to Sheridan. She and Martin owned the Dutch Lunch and the Beeline Restaurants in Sheridan. Marie provided home cooked meals for jail house prisoners for 27 years.
    She enjoyed cooking, domestic work, was extremely diligent in her work ethic, and thoroughly enjoyed evening car rides to view the sunsets and catch glimpses of wildlife. She was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church and the Slovene Society. She was a great lady and special grandmother. We miss her.
    She is survived by three grandchildren, Martin Benegalia of Granbury, Texas, Toni Wall of Slocum, Texas and Nell Benegalia of Houston, Texas; three great grandchildren, Rex Wall of Slocum, Texas, Sara Wall of Houston, Texas and Matthew Benegalia of Granbury, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, martin in 1975 and her son, Fred M. Benegalia of Sheridan in 1998.
    Funeral services will be held at 10am Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home with Deacon Joe Kristufek officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to Holy Name School, c/o Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007. Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Donald "Dick" Gene Betcher passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at the VA Medical Center, at the age of 57.

Dick was born on November 15, 1942, in Gregory, South Dakota, to Alfred and Frieda Hauf Betcher. He was raised in South Dakota on various farms and ranches. After attending high school in Custer, South Dakota, he moved to Wyoming with his family to follow construction jobs. On December 1, 1962, he was united in marriage to Barbara Sabotka. He served his country during the Vietnam War from November 1966 ot 1968. Dick returned to the Sheridan area where he worked for Metz  Beverage until 1977. From 1977 until 1983, he owned the Montana Club at Decker, Montana.

Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Big Horn Mountains with his son, brothers and nephews. He enjoyed taking his 2 grandchildren camping and fishing in the mountains and Lake DeSmet. He was a member of Local #400 American legion and the Elks Lodge.
Preceding him in death were his mother and brothers, David and Larry Betcher.

Survivors include his wife Barbara, his son Bryan and wife Kathy of Sheridan, 2 grandchildren Kory and Makinzy of Big Horn, his father Alfred of Buffalo, brothers Ken, Roger and Dennis Betcher, sister Marlene Donoho all of Sheridan and several nieces and nephews who all loved him very much and he enjoyed them all. He was a wonderful family man and will be missed by all who knew him. "Dick, God bless you and rest in peace. We love you."

 Reverend David Duprey officiating.

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Bernece E. Bilyeu  Age 92 of Sheridan, WY
Died Sunday, November 5, 2000, in Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, WY
Born February 29, 1908, on the family homestead east of Sheridan
Parents - Charles “Tode” & Ella (Mirrett) Bard

    Her mother died when she was 13 years old and she took on the task of helping her father with the homestead and raising her three younger brothers.  She married Clinton Bilyeu on July 2, 1927, in Billings, MT.  They lived in Sheridan several years and then lived in S. Dakota and Colorado before returning to retire in Sheridan.  After retiring, she enjoyed organizing the dinners for the retired railroad workers.  She loved cooking big meals for her family as well as working in her garden and with her flowers.  Bernece was well known for her knitting and crocheting.  She spent all the time she could with her family in the Big Horn Mtns. hunting and fishing.  Mr. Bilyeu died in 1992 with them having been married for 65 years.  Bernece was a member of First Baptist Church. Being born on Feb. 29th, leap year, she always joked about being younger than her grandkids.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers Warren, Allen and Don.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
DAUGHTER - Donna Wallingford, Casper, WY
3 GRANDCHILDREN
5 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
2 GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 10:00AM ON WEDNESDAY (NOV. 8TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME WITH THE REV. KENNETH DOOLIN OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit the Senior Citizen’s Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY  82801

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VIRGINIA B. BOHM
1917  -  2000

    Virginia B. Bohm, age 83 of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, August 23, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan.
Memorial service will be 1:00pm on Saturday from St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev.’s David Duprey and Ray Clark officiating.  Interment of cremains will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Ferries Funeral Home.

    Virginia was born on March 14, 1917, at Ericson, Nebraska, the oldest daughter of Kenneth W. and Susie B. (McCain) VanHorn.  She grew up on the family farms and ranches in Nebraska and S. Dakota.  Virginia attended her first year of high school at Wheeler County High School in Bartlett, Nebraska.  She completed high school at Bennett County High School in Martin, S. Dakota.  Virginia married Carl W. Hicks and they had two sons William and Wayne.  She attended Chadron State College in Nebraska receiving her teaching certificate and then taught one year in a country school.  Virginia returned to Chadron State College after the death of her husband, Carl, in 1958, and received her degree in education.  She went on to teach on year in Rapid City, S. Dakota.  She moved to Sheridan and taught seventeen years in the third grade in Highland Park Elementary School.  Virginia married Willis J. Bohm in 1966 and became the step-mother of his two sons William and Tom.  They enjoyed a happy marriage until Willis died in a drowning accident on Lake DeSmet in 1984.  Virginia was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Friends of the Library, Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Retired Teachers Assn. and a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star.  She enjoyed raising flowers and visiting with her close circle of friends on the phone.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

    Virginia is survived by her sister Jean Henkens of Chadron, Nebraska; two sons William (Bill) Hicks & wife Karen of Gering, Nebraska and Wayne Hicks & wife Susan of Wheatland, Wyoming; two step-sons Bill Bohm & wife Suzanne of Sheridan and Tom Bohm & wife Julie of Billings, Montana; grandchildren Mark Hicks, Martin Hicks & wife Tanda, Craig Hicks & wife Sherri, Brad Hicks & wife Robyn, Todd Hicks & wife Amee, Eric, Cari, Loni, Tara, Bryon and Jason Bohm; great grandchildren Lindsey Winkelman, Madison, Ryley, Regyn, Cooper, Coby Hicks.

    Memorials may benefit the S.C. Memorial Hospital Foundation, Box 391, Sheridan; Fulmer Public Library Foundation for large print books or St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

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WILLIAM R. BOSWORTH, JR.
1943  -  2000

    William Robert Bosworth, Jr., age 57 of Story, WY, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at his home.
Cremation has taken place and family memorial services will be at a later date.  Arrangements are with Ferries Funeral Home.

    Bill was born on March 27, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William R. ,Sr. & Mary Alice (Cronheim) Bosworth.  He grew up and graduated high school in Grandville, MI.  He graduated from Grand Valley University in Michigan.  Bill married Linda Prins in 1967 in Grand Rapids.  He worked as an executive in the auto industry until 1995 when they moved to Story.  He purchased and operated Presto Print in Sheridan, WY, until the present time.  Bill enjoyed fly fishing and hiking.

    He is survived by his wife Linda, son William R. Bosworth, III and his wife Lisa of Salt Lake City, UT, daughter Sara Kristin Lythgoe and her husband Clint of Glenrock, WY, two sisters Susan Bukrey and her husband Jim of Coopersville, MI, and Kelly Stokes and her husband Michael of Sheridan, Michigan, and one granddaughter Lacey Jo Lythgoe; also dear friends Georgina & Tom Ringley of Sheridan, WY.

Memorials may benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Edith M. Brokaw, 76, of Sheridan passed away Sunday, September 10, 2000 at Sheridan Manor. She was born December 19, 1923 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Harry and Ruby Nard Kershner. She graduated from high school in Buffalo in 1941 and Sheridan Memorial Nursing School in 1945.
    On August 16, 1947 she married Clarence Brokaw at the First Baptist Church in Sheridan. She worked at Memorial Hospital, VA Hospital, Schunk Clinic, and Eventide Nursing Home as a nurse. Edith enjoyed reading, crocheting, gardening, cooking, and putting on family dinners.
    She was a member of Sheridan District Nurses Assoc., First Baptist Church, and had been a Brownie Scout Leader.
    Edith is survived by daughter, Connie and husband, John Krezelok of Banner; son, David Sr. and wife, Debra Brokaw of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Ruth Hansen of Buffalo and Eva Shosten of Sheridan; seven grandchildren, Becky Jo Krezelok, George Thomas Brokaw and Sarah, Davis Allen Brokaw Jr. and Vicki, Thomas Allen Brokaw and Brenda, Dwayne Douglas Smith and Brandy, Crystal Gale-Louise Smith, and Christine Patience Brokaw, seven great grandchildren, Cody Allen Brokaw, Brooke Anna nd Taylor Rene Brokaw, Lance Thomas and Marcus Allen Brokaw, and Jeremy Douglas and Seth Michael Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence in 1995; two brothers, Howard and Olie Kershner; and two sisters, Ida Bell Hepp and Midget Frenchy.
    Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10am Thursday, September 14, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Nelson and Rev. Chuck Gifford officiating. Interment will follow in the Elks Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Sheridan College Nursing Program, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, PO Box 2007, Sheridan WY 82801.

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Weston W. Bryant                Age 81 of Sheridan, WY
Died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born November 15, 1918, in Linn Creek, Missouri
Parents - Whitley & Malinda (Stanton) Bryant

As a young boy he came to the family homestead near Hulett, WY, and later moved to Upton, WY, where he graduated from high school.  He attended Black Hills State College.  Wes married Opal Kaiser in 1939 in Lusk, WY.  They lived in Upton and he hauled Bentonite.  They had two daughters and were later divorced.  He moved to Colorado and worked construction.   Wes married Mary Zelatel in 1950.  Later they moved to Greybull, WY, where he owned and operated a trucking company for hauling Bentonite.  He moved to Sheridan in the late 1950’s and worked as a crane operator for N.A. Nelson & Husman Construction traveling to many construction sites.  About 1970, he went to work in the coal mine at Coal Strip, Montana.  In 1975, he began working for Decker Coal as a crane operator until he retired in 1983.  He enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Good Sams Club.  He was an avid sports fan especially enjoying football.  Wes spent many hours riding his four wheeler, fishing, going on picnics and spending time in the mountains.   He took pleasure in training his Border Collie mix dogs and loved being with his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his sister and five brothers.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Mary Bryant, Sheridan
DAUGHTERS - Alice Hepp, Sheridan
                  Diana Hansen, Salt Lake City, UT
7 GRANDCHILDREN
16 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
2 GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
3 STEP GRANDCHILDREN

Memorials may benefit the Animal Shelter, 325 Fort Rd., Sheridan, WY  82801

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John Bury  Age 80 of Sheridan, WY
Died Saturday, August 26, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born February 21, 1920, in Kleenburn, WY
Parents - George & Mary (Wolney) Bury

He grew up and attended schools in the Sheridan area and Lander, WY.  He lived at the State Training facility in Lander until returning to Sheridan in the late 1980’s.  John worked for RENEW for several years.  He enjoyed fishing and his good friends.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
BROTHER - Frank Bury, Sheridan
NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS

VIEWING WILL BE 9:00AM UNTIL 5:00PM ON WEDNESDAY (AUG 30TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE 10:00AM ON THURSDAY IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY WITH FATHER EUGENE SULLIVAN OFFICIATING.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit Holy Name Catholic Church.

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Norman Edward Callier, 71, passed away on Monday July 24, 2000 at Fargo North Dakota. There will be an open viewing on Tuesday August 1, 2000 and on Wednesday August 2, 2000, until 9:30am, at Kane Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10am on Wednesday August 2, 2000 at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. A memorial mass will follow at Holy Name Catholic Church. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

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John Roy Campros of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at his home, at the age of 60.

John was born March 9, 1940, in Great Falls, Montana, to Onin and Ann Brown Leland. He grew up on a ranch near Stanford Montana. On May 22, 1975, he was united in marriage to Waynette England in Salmon, Idaho. The couple lived in Missoula, Montana for 22 years and then moved to Sheridan. John enjoyed taking his jeep to the mountains, hunting and fishing. Other interests include mega horsepower with dual everything. He was a member of the World Wide Church of God.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a son.

Survivors include his wife Waynette of Sheridan; his daughters, Kathy Holt and Jacquie Kemper, a son, John A. Campros; a brother, Andrew Campros; a sister, Kay Dry; and two grandchildren.

Pastor James Reyer officiating

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Ira Lee "Ike" Carroll  Age 77 of Ranchester, WY

Died Monday, February 5, 2001, in his Ranchester home
Born April 17, 1923, at Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, to Grandville W. & Alta (Wallace) Carroll

    The family moved to Sheridan shortly after he was born and he grew up and graduated high school in Sheridan.  He served in the SeaBees during WWII overseas, first in the Aleutians and then in the Marianna's in the Pacific.  After the war, he attended Farragut College in Idaho and
the University of Wyoming.  Ike married Shirley Logan in 1950 in Billings, Montana.  He retired from Carroll Land Company (the business he founded) in 1988.  Ike was active in several fraternal and civic organizations.  He was especially pleased to have served as a trustee of
Sheridan College during their first building phase on the present campus.  He was a strong supporter of the 4-H program and served as a leader for many years.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Shirley Carroll, Ranchester, WY
SONS - Kim Carroll, Hulett, WY
   Duff Carroll, Huntsville, AL
   Sean Carroll, Ranchester, WY
   Chad Carroll, Rapid City, SD
   Nathan Carroll, Parkman, WY
   Andy Carroll, Ranchester, WY
DAUGHTER - Lisa Carroll, Ranchester, WY
BROTHERS - Don & Neal Carroll, Sheridan
  Melvin Carroll, Riverton, WY
  Gerald Carroll, Buffalo, WY
  George Carroll, Greeley, CO
SISTERS - Rachel Terry, Lluada Larsen, Sylvia Daley, Docia Hunter & Lilas Cox
       all of Sheridan
  Ella Krull, Fairbault, MN
  Bea Hannon, Hot Springs, MT
16 GRANDCHILDREN
1 GREAT GRANDCHILD
NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS

VIGIL SERVICE WILL BE 7:00PM ON WEDNESDAY (FEB. 7TH) FROM CHAMPION
FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.  FUNERAL LITURGY WILL BE 2:00PM ON THURSDAY
FROM HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH WITH FATHER CLIFF JACOBSON
OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT IN DAYTON CEMETERY.  ARRANGEMENTS WITH
CHAMPION FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit the St. JudeÆs ChildrenÆs Hospital, in care of Delphine Toner, First
Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801
 


Fred Z. Chase  Age 82 of Sheridan, WY

Died Monday, November 6, 2000, in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan
Born April 30, 1918, in Sheridan to Percy & Anna (Hoffman) Chase

Fred grew up and graduated high school in Sheridan where he played saxophone in the band and played music all his life.  He graduated from Aviation Technician school in Cheyenne, WY, and was among the first technicians to work at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, UT.  He worked in Ogden until going into the Air Force during WWII.  After the service, he returned to Ogden to work for the government and later transferred to San Bernadino, CA, for several years.  Fred was transferred to Japan for a few years and then returned to work in Kansas, Georgia and Ohio where he retired.  After retiring, he moved to California for a few years until returning to Sheridan in the early 1970’s.  Fred married Mary Wright in 1978 in New Hampshire.  They lived in Sheridan and Mary died in 1983.  In June, 1984, he married Charlotte Dickinson in Glenrock, WY.  They lived in Sheridan.  Fred played saxophone in bands wherever he lived.  In Sheridan he played in several band including the Collegians and the Thunder Mountain Band.  Fred also enjoyed playing golf at every opportunity.  He was a member of Elks Lodge #520.    He was preceded in death by his father, step father Jesse Ekis and one brother, Edward.

       SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Charlotte Chase, Sheridan
SONS - Lane Chase, Tacoma, WA
   Brian Chase, San Jose, CA
DAUGHTERS - Lorrie Chase, San Jose, CA
     Leslie McGray, New Hampshire
     Christa Miller, Glenrock, WY
     Eva Hathaway, Primeville, OR
     Colleen Shoemaker, Gig Harbor, WA
     Katy Lander-Pederson, Eagle River, Alaska
     Charlotte Shippley, Port Orchard, WA
MOTHER - Anna Ekis, Sheridan
BROTHER - Bernard Ekis, Sheridan
SISTERS - Lillian Keahey and Nancy Favero, Sheridan
15 GRANDCHILDREN
8 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
NUMEROUS NIECES & NEPHEWS

CREMATION WILL FOLLOW A PRIVATE VIEWING.
GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL OF CREMAINS WILL BE 11:00AM ON MONDAY (NOV. 13TH) IN SHERIDAN ELKS CEMETERY WITH THE REV. SCOTT LEE OFFICIATING.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit the Elks Cemetery Fund, Box 624, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Margaret Jean Christler, was born March 14, 1929 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Frank and Margaret 'Margie' Lawrence. Jean died suddenly on Friday November 17, 2000 at her home in Big Horn at the age of 71. Memorial servies will be held at a later date.
    Jean grew up in Buffalo and attended school there. After high school, she went to work in Los Alamos New Mexico at  the atomic bomb facility. She also worked as a telephone operator. She married John M. Christler in june of 1947. They made their home in buffalo where they owned and operated a Ma and Pa grocery store. Later, Jean worked at the Johnson County Hospital as a LPN and after that at  the VA Hospital in Sheridan. For many years they owned and operated an out patient home for veterans and also some elderly people.
    Many will remember Jean as the very giving, smiling, gusty gal who lived from a wheel chair the last few years of her life. She was a member of the Congregational Church, Eastern Star, and the Daughters of the Nile.
    Shewas preceded in death be her mother, father, husband John on 1992, and son Mike in 1997, also preceding her in death was another son Stephen, a daughter Sonya, and two brothers: Ray Lawrence and wife James Keith "Sweed" Lawrence.
    She is survived by a brother Buck Lawrence and wife Jan, two sisters, Fay Waugh and husband Carl, May Dillinger and husband Jim, sister-in-law Mary Lawrence, daughter-in-law Ruby Christler. Grandchildren John Michael III and wife Emily, Shawn, Courtney, and Ryan, and one great grandson.
    Memorials may be made to the Big Horn Community Church or the charity of the donor's choice in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, Wy, 82801.

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Betty Clabaugh, 70, of Kingman, Arizona formerly of Big Horn, passed away Friday, September 15, 2000 in Kingman. She was born January 13, 1930 to Tony and Martha Woodsmall Norskog in Sheridan. Mrs. Clabaugh was a homemaker and had worked at several businesses in Sheridan and Big Horn.
    Mrs. Clabaugh is survived by her husband Donald to who she was married to for 53 years, three sons, Bruce of Littleton, Colorado, Rick of Green River, Wyoming and Rob of Big Horn; sister, Dixie Bahr of Sheridan; brother John of Kingman, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Darlene; one brother, Jim and one grandson.
    Graveside services will be 11am Friday, September 22, 2000 in the Elks Cemetery with Rev. Ray Clark officiating. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Local Chapter of the American Cancer Society, in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801.

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Margaret Clase          Age 95 of Sheridan, WY
Died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born September 18, 1904, in Bergen, Norway
Parents - Karl & Berta (Olstater) Namtvedt

She grew up and attended schools in Norway.  She came to America in 1924 and worked as a waitress in New York City until she married Arvid A. Clase on January 1, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY.  They moved to Sheridan in 1964.  Mr. Clase died in 1969.  She enjoyed being a housewife as well as sewing, fishing, and gardening.

Preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Survived by several cousins including Kenneth Namtvedt of Sheridan.

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RODNEY C. CLEMENS
1950  -  2000

On Sunday, June 4, 2000, God called Rodney Clemens home and released him of all earthly suffering.

Viewing will be from 9:00am until 6:00pm on Wednesday (June 7th) at Ferries Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be 10:00am on Thursday from Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Heine officiating.  Interment in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Ferries Funeral Home.

Rod was born on March 28, 1950, in Jamestown, N. Dakota to William & Agnes (Glowach) Clemens.  He grew up and attended schools in Jamestown.  He married Judy Kohoutek on July 14, 1967, in Seattle, WA.  They lived in Jamestown and he worked for his father.  They moved to Sheridan in 1971 and he worked for the BNSF Railroad.  Rod enjoyed spending time with his family and camping in the mountains.  He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Rod was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth.

Rod is survived by his wife Judy of Sheridan, son Rodney Paul Clemens & wife Tricia of Scottsdale, AZ, daughter Kimberly Jean Harnish & husband William of Sheridan, two brothers William and Terry Clemens of Sheridan, sister Carolyn Miemietz of Jamestown, ND, grandchildren Brittany Jean and Shallon Renae Harnish.

Memorials may benefit Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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Kenneth L. Cornell, 66, of Sheridan passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at the Sheridan VA Medical Center.
    Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 7pm at the Church of Christ on Big Horn Avenue with Charlie Spray, minister, officiating. Graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion, Tuesday, September 5, 2000 at 3pm at Mount Hope Cemetery in Springview, Nebraska. memorials may be made to the Elks Youth Scholarship Fund in Sheridan or Ainsworth, Nebraska in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, PO Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
    Kenneth LeRoy was born August 3, 1934 on a farm near Mills, Nebraska to Ella Williams and Warren Cornell. His father, sister, LuEllen McConnell, older brothers, Emmitt and Lawrence (Pistol) and younger brother, Dick, all preceded him in death. His mother Ella Cornell Hamilton resides at Parkside Manor in Stuart, Nebraska.
    Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Vonnie Biggins and husband Rick, and grandchildren Heather and Jonathan. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Arlene Cornell Sheldon of Kearney, Nebraska, Chris Cornell and children, Kendra and Bradley of Newport, Nebraska as well as other nephews, nieces, and many dear friends of many years.
    Kenneth was a 1952 graduate of Keya Paha County High School with a certificate to teach rural school for one year. However, at a dance that August with several classmates, they all decided to join the Armed Services. After basic training at Parks Air Force Base in California, he was assigned to Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, nevada as an administrative clerk. The F-100 pilots started training at Nellis and Kenneth was assigned to them as supply specialist in charge of spare parts for each engine. This team became the Thunderbirds.
    The next assignment took him to Morocco for a year in he capacity of supply sergeant. The Camp Crook Army base was renamed Van Den Berg AFB in Lompac, California so Kenneth was assigned the laborious task of processing all the paper work for the renaming processes.
    While on leave at home before going to Germany, he saw a former classmate and dating friends and reestablished that relationship. At the finish of the Germany assignment, Kenneth and Tillie Lowe were married and moved back to California. Kenneth adopted Tillie's daughter, Vonnie at the time. The family then moved to Hawaii during which time Kenneth became tech sergeant to help support problems in Asia. Kenneth served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Kenneth chose to retire from military service after 20 years and was preparing to be discharged when he was diagnosed with lupus...thus obtaining a medical discharge.
    Kenneth and family returned to Offut AFB in Omaha, Nebraska for his discharge and stayed in Nebraska because of family business. Kenneth, Tillie and friends used retirement to tour and vacation on their Kawaski 750 bikes until his health degenerated. After months of hospitalization in Grand Island, Omaha, and Kearney VA hospitals, he lost the use of his legs and lost his marriage. However, the spirit of survivorship prevailed and he did walk on crutches after the doctors assured him he would live in a wheelchair. He set up housekeeping in Ainsworth, Nebraska where he met a blonde, blue eyed freckled Wyoming nurse. Kenneth Cornell and Phyllis Geier, formerly of Sheridan, were united in marriage in Sheridan, February 15, 1997, where the two of them established residency.
    Kenneth was a lifetime member of Sergeant's Association, VFW, and a 50 year member of the Elks Lodge in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Kenneth and Phyllis enjoyed fishing together and using their motorhome and even managed to take one more trip to the Texas coast in February of this year.
 


Rose K. Crane  Age 92 of Sheridan, WY
Died Wednesday, August 16, 2000, in Sheridan Manor
Born September 21, 1907, in Dietz, WY
Parents - Edward & Agatha (Precnal) Kumor

    She grew up and attended schools in the Sheridan area.  She attended business college in Rapid City, SD.  Rose married Ray Stewart in Colo. Spgs. in Sept., 1930.  She worked at the V.A. Medical Center for 39 years as a secretary until she retired in 1965.  Ray died in 1969.  She married Lawrence Garretson in August, 1972.  He died soon after.  Rose married John Crane in 1985 in Buffalo, WY.  They later divorced.  She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge Auxiliary and Moose Lodge Auxiliary.  She enjoyed telling jokes to her friends.

Also preceded in death by her brother Raymond Kumor and two sisters Mary Laya and Julia Wolfe.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SISTERS - Kaye Ondina, Tampa, FL
NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS

GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE 1:00PM ON SATURDAY (AUG. 19TH) IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY WITH FATHER EUGENE SULLIVAN OFFICIATING.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit the Holy Name School Foundation, 260 E. Loucks St., Sheridan, Wyoming  82801

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John Craig         Age 81 of Sheridan, WY
Died Saturday, September 30, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born October 27, 1918, in Napoleon, North Dakota
Parents - James & Isabella (Frank) Craig

    He grew up and attended schools in Napoleon. He moved to Long Beach, Ca, during WWII and worked for the Navy in the Naval Shipyard. John married Cleo Parsons on August 16, 1939, in California. Later after the war, he went to work for the Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base in California until he retired. After retirement, they moved to Kalispell, MT, to be nearer family. He enjoyed gardening, lapidary, reading. He loved historical exploration and had a large collection of artifacts. John was a man with a king heart and a great sense of humor.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Cleo Craig, Sheridan
SON - James Craig, Sheridan
DAUGHTER- Linda Kirkwood, Kalispell, MT
8 GRANDCHILDREN
8 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE LATER THIS WEEK. ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

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Maxine Mural Diefenderfer, longtime Sheridan area resident, passed away at her home, at the age of 72.

Mrs. Diefenderfer was born on January 7, 1928, to Grover Cleveland and Irma (Patefield) McAlister, in Billings, Montana. On November 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert I. Diefenderfer Jr. Maxine was a special person who enjoyed time with family, gardening and animals. Her kitchen was the heart of her home with much of her time spent baking chocolate chip cookies for family and friends to share. She was an avid fan of horse competitions and was secretary of the Big Horn Mountain Horse Show for more than twenty years.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Survivors include her husband Robert of Sheridan; her children Robert L. of Sheridan, David of South Dakota, Michael of Greenwood Village, CO, Daniel of Sheridan, Sandy Koltiska of Sheridan, Steve of Laurel, MT, Tracy of Billings, MT, Tyler of Buffalo, WY, and Kim Shackelford of Sheridan; 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Graveside services will be held at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery at 12:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2000, with memorial services to follow at 1:30 P.M. at the family home, 18 Circle 8 Drive, Sheridan, with Pastor Charles Lucas officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Big Horn Mountain Horse Show, P.O. Box 7117, Sheridan, WY or the Whedon Cancer Foundation in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Dottie Dodd         Age 66 of Sheridan, WY
Died Thursday, May 25, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born April 14, 1934, in Sheridan
Parents - Victor & Gladys (Clearwater) Miller

She grew up and graduated high school in Sheridan.  She received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Casper College, Casper, WY.  Dottie worked as a nurse for the hospital, nursing homes and doctors in Casper until she retired.  She returned to Sheridan in 1990.  She enjoyed gardening and traveling to see her sons.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - Edward Stanko, Plant City, FL
          Thomas Stanko, Hendersonville, TN
BROTHERS - Bob Miller, Casper, WY
                Victor Miller, Sheridan
                Bill Miller, Sheridan
SISTERS - Betsy Miller, Sheridan
               Irma Salstrom, Sheridan
2 GRANDCHILDREN
SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS
VIEWING WILL BE ALL DAY TUESDAY (MAY 30TH) UNTIL 5:00PM AND WEDNESDAY UNTIL THE TIME OF THE SERVICE.
FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 2:00PM ON WEDNESDAY FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME WITH THE REV. WILBUR HOLZ OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY.

Memorials may benefit the Dog & Cat Shelter, 325 Fort Road, Sheridan, WY  82801

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G.Lyle Dunsdon, 89, of Sheridan passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at Westview Health Care Center. He was born on June 14, 1911 in Tabor, Iowa to George Thomas and Una McCoy Dunsdon.
    Lyle attended Shady Grove elementary school near Tabor, Iowa. On March 4, 1936 he married Velma Winslow in Red Oak, Iowa. in 1946, they moved from Iowa to Dayton, Wyoming. They resided in Dayton for ten  years then moved to Ranchester and built a home.
    Lyle worked for VC Johnston Lumber Co. for 25 years and he was a volunteer with Ranchester Fire Dept. Later, he worked for Peter Kewit for two years. He enjoyed leather work, woodworking, and gardening. In the last two years they sold their home in Ranchester and moved to Sugarland Ridge in Sheridan.
    He is survived by his wife, Velma; daughter, Lyla Stout of Sheridan; brother, Donny Dunsdon of Tabor, Iowa; two sisters, Vivian Dyke of Tabor, Iowa and Dola Grigg of Camdenton, Missouri; three grandchildren, Dorcus Palone of Gillette, Roin Stout of Sheridan, and Jodene Prusak of Sheridan; six great grandchildren, Russel and Gwen Stout of Sheridan, Rodina Caugherty of Astorua, South Dakota, Rehia Palone of Gillette, and Matthew and Laurel Prusak of Sheridan; and three great great grandchildren, John and Jeff Caugherty and Elizabeth Palone.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kenny Dunsdon, and a granddaughter, Anita Stout.
    Memorial Services will be 2pm Thursday, August 24, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home with Father David Duprey officiating. Interment will follow at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery near Henderson, Iowa at a later date.
    Memorials may be made to the Ranchester Fire Department in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, PO Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Gary Lee Ekis            age 51 of Casper, WY, a former Sheridan resident
Died Saturday, October 21, 2000, in the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper
Born March 7, 1949, in Sheridan, WY
Parents - Edward & Alberta (Wondra) Ekis

    Gary's father was a professional golfer and the family lived in Gillette, WY, Lead, South Dakota, and Casper. Gary was in the first graduating class of Kelly Walsh High School in Casper. He won the first golf championship at Kelly Waldh. Gary turned professional in 1969 working in Colorado, Arizonia, Calofornia and last working at Tomahawk Country Club in Deadwood, South Dakota, until leaving due to health problems. He worked in Sheridan for several years and returned to Casper four years ago.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON -  Garrett Ekis, Phoenix, AZ
MOTHER - Alberta Ekis, Casper
SISTER - Diana Bolles, Casper
BROTHER - Edward "Eddie" Ekis, Phoenix, AZ
PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER - Anna Ekis, Sheridan, WY

GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL OF CREAMAINS WILL BE 11AM ON SATURDAY (OCT. 28TH) IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY WITH THE REVEREND RICK LEE OFFICIATING. ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIS FUNERAL HOME.

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Clinton W. Eubank
1901  -  2000

        Clinton William Eubank died Sunday, June 11, 2000.
        Clint was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, June 18, 1901, in a frame house on the corner of Burkitt and Coffeen.  He attended Linden School and graduated from Sheridan High School.  He remembered the town of Sheridan from the days of unpaved Main Street, the buildings from their first construction and the inhabitants by name and personality.
      Clint was the only son of Minnie Thurmond and Dick Eubank.  The grandson of John Dudley Thurmond, a Sheridan benefactor.  He delighted in the telling of how Bill Gollings made him a bow and arrow and as a child being hoisted up to ride with William Cody.
      He had an open and inquisitive nature and being somewhat of a rebel he learned to play drums from a black horse soldier stationed at Fort McKenzie.  In those years, professional musicians were not held in high regard, yet Clint played a trap set at the opening of Lodore Supper Club in Story.  He played wherever he could find a gig in those depression years.  Most of the ranches, towns and cities throughout Wyoming and parts of all the bordering states were familiar to Clint and he could remember each in detail.  Before talkies he played in the “pit” at the Lotus and Orpheum theaters in Sheridan.  He played on a cruise ship to China, high school proms and he knew such greats as Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and in Denver where a trombonist named Glenn Miller was a college stand-in.
      When he married Bertha Brown in 1930, his adaptability and unusual degree of loyalty to family and friends found him playing in local gigs, teaching drums, and teaching himself how to master the intricacies of a metal lathe and gunsmithing.  This combination of skills led to a career as an experimental machinist at the China Lake Naval Weapons Center and an expert in small arms and their repair.
      Clint retired to Onyx, California in 1965.  In 1991, he moved to Story.  He suffered a congestive heart attack in 1994 and later moved into Sheridan in 1997.  Until his heart attack he played local gigs when he was over ninety years old.
      Clint maintained his memberships in local and national clubs and organizations including NRA, Masonic Lodge #43, Kalif Temple, York Rite, Eagles, Eastern Star and St. Peter's Episcopal Church.  He was a 50 year member in most of these organizations.
      Clint is survived by Bertha, his wife of 70 years, a daughter Barbara Cloyd Hurst and son-in-law Thomas Kooi Hurst.  Grandchildren Roger Preston Cloyd and Cheryl Cloyd Guth both of San Diego, California; great grandchildren Thomas P. Guth, Chase, Cole, and Carson P. Cloyd also of San Diego and daughter-in-law Helen Eubank of Onyx, California.  He was preceded in death by his son Richard.
      Memorial service will be 11:00am on Wednesday (June 14th) from St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Ray Clark officiating, assisted by Kevin Jones.
      Arrangements are with Ferries Funeral Home.
      Memorials may benefit the Shrine Crippled Children Travel Fund, in care of Box K, Sheridan, WY  82801.
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Leroy W. Evans, Dayton resident, passed away on Sunday December 10, 2000 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County at the age of 81. Visitation will be from 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday December 13, 2000 at the Dayton Community Church. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Thursday December 14, 2000 at the Dayton Community Church with Pastor Kevin McMahon officiating. Interment will follow in the Dayton Community Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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George T. Felbeck Jr., 76, known to all as Ted, died at home in Story, WYoming on December 1, 2000, after a brief illness. Ted was born in Buffalo, New York on September 18, 1924. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1949 with a B.S. in chemistry and from Pennsylvania State University in 1957, with a Ph. D. in Soil Chemistry. He was a professor of Agronomy at the University of Delaware from 1958-1964 and held a similar position at the University of Rhode Island from 1964-1989. In 1993 Ted and his wife, Betty, retired to Story, Wyoming, in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains.
    From 1943-1946, Ted served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was stationed at Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he worked as a lab technician on the Manhattan Project, the massive U.S. atomic bomb project. After completing undergraduate work, Ted managed the family farm near Reading, Pennsylvania, from 1950-1953, at which time he decided to pursue an academic career.
    Most recently, Ted has worked with the Warren Rogers Associates of Newport, Rhode Island, serving as the scientific consultant in a nationwide effort to identify leaking underground gasoline storage tanks.
    Ted had many interests, including hiking in the Big Horns, hunting, fishing, flying small planes, reading voraciously, traveling and bird watching. His life list of birds topped the 500 and was still growing at the time of his death.Organizations in which Ted belonged to included the Lions Club, Story Community Church, the Nature Conservatory and the National Rifle Association.
    Ted is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, (Betty); three daughters, Kristina A. Felbeck of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jeanne F. Becker of Deerfield, Illinois, and Cynthia F. Chalou of Okemos, Michigan; two brothers, David K. Felbeck of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Richard B. Felbeck of Wernersville, Pennsylvania and six grandchildren.
    A memorial service will be held at the Story Community Church on Friday, December 8, 2000, at 2pm, in Story, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to either: the Nature Conservatory of Wyoming, 258 Main St., Suite 200, Lander, Wyoming, 82520; or the Story Community Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 415, Story, Wyoming, 82842.

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Irene Jane Fowler, passed away at her home in Sheridan, Wyoming, at the age of 80.

She had been a resident of Sheridan County for over 30 years. Mrs. Fowler was born in Howard, South Dakota on October 17, 1919, the daughter of John and Francis Schmidt Hoss.

She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Mitchell, South Dakota and became a stewardess during World War II for Northwest Airlines. She returned to school and obtained her nurse anesthetist degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, working for many years in Campbell County Hospital in Gillette, Wyoming and Sturgis Hospital, Sturgis, South Dakota.

Irene is survived by her daughters Kay Fowler of Omaha, Nebraska and Barbara and husband Michael Crilly of Sheridan, Wyoming. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Kimberly Crilly of Tempe, AZ and Scott Crilly of Laramie, WY and her sister, Pat Lehnert of Buffalo, WY and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the donors choice in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801.

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Zelda Marion Garr, 84, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2000 at Sheridan Manor in Sheridan, Wyoming. Services will be held at 10am on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at Champion Funeral Home with Father Cliff Jacobson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Garr may be designated to Sheridan County Hospice in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801.
    Zelda Garr was born on December 24, 1915 in Minnesota to Verner and Mary Bjontegard Hartley. on June 30, 1935 she married John Thomas Garr. To this union was born one daughter, julia Mary Garr Goodchild. Having spent most of her life in Montana, she relocated to Sheridan six years ago to be closer to her daughter, Julia. Zelda was known as an excellent seamstress, tailor, gardener, craftsman, whose works are still admired and respected to this day. Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    She is survived by: three great-grandchildren: Specialist, Mike Kristy of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina; Thomas Goodchild and Kayla Goodchild of Littleton, Colorado; her four grandchildren; Andrew Goodchild of Casper, Wyoming; Laura Ward and husband, Jerad of North Bend, Washington; Charles Goodchild of Santa Barbara, California and William Goodchild and his wife, Kathy of Littleton, Colorado. Also surviving is her son-in-law, Mardy Goodchild and two sisters, Erma Brown of Fort Peck , Montana; Velma Reber of Helena, montana and one brother, Harland Hartley of Stevenson, Washington. Preceded in death by her daughter, Julia on July 18, 1995.

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Virginia L. Gilbert, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at Sheridan Manor.
    Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Gilbert may be designated to the Sheridan Senior Citizen Center, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801.
    Mrs. Gilbert was born on April 17, 1923 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Virgil Neil and Gladys Mabel Sredick Lee. She grew up in Jacksonville, Illinois. In 1939 she married Ralph Rankin in Jacksonville, Illinois. On March 17, 1940, two weeks before their daughter Patricia was born, Mr. Rankin died of injuries he received in an automobile accident. Virginia worked as a waitress in Jacksonville, raising her daughter. In 1943, she married James Hurst in Jacksonville, Illinois. They had two children and he preceded her in death. Virginia continued to work in food service in Jacksonville and Peoria, Illinois, raising her three children. In the early 1960's she moved to Sheridan. She worked for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Sheridan as a dietitian until retiring in 1965. Virginia was a very talented and self sufficient person. She loved sewing, crafts, painting, macramé, crocheting , and gardening. Virginia could fix anything electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. She loved her home, her best friend and companion her dog "Bunny" and enjoyed her family. After retiring, Virginia was active with the Senior Citizens Center in Sheridan.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.
    Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Ellingson of Gold Beach, Oregon and Pam Montgomery of Powell, Wyoming, her son James Hurst of Kettering, Ohio, her brother Eugene Lee and Wife Vanda of Los Angeles, California, along with five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

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Leona A. Gillen age 87 of Sheridan, WY
Died Friday, July 14, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born November 4, 1912 in Cheyenne, WY
Parents - Frank & Leona (Stuart) Bruner

    She grew up and graduated high school in Cheyenne.  She attended the University of Wyoming where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi.  In 1935, Leona was selected to be Miss Frontier for Cheyenne Frontier Days after having been Lady-in-Waiting the previous year.  During her reign, she met many celebrities of the day including Amelia Earhart and famed fan dancer Sally Rand.  Leona supported the Cheyenne Frontier Days the rest of her life -- even participating in the 100th anniversary celebration parade in 1997.  She married H.F. “Johnny” Gillen on June 9, 1939, in Cheyenne.  In 1948, they moved to Sheridan where they lived the rest of their lives.  Leona worked in MDU’s accounting dept. for 22 years.  She was instrumental in setting up a hot lunch program at Holy Name ; was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader; and served as a certified election official in nearly every election during the past three decades.  For the past 25 years she has been very active with reunions for the Civilian Conservation Corps.  Leona enjoyed cooking and was well known for her fudge, liked doing craft projects and enjoyed watching golf on TV.  The family secret can now be told: her favorite treat was a chocolate ice cream soda with pineapple syrup.

Preceded in death by her parents; brothers John, Bill and Joe Bruner and sister Enor Moxley; and her husband Johnny.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
DAUGHTER - Frankie Gibbs, Salt Lake City, UT, and husband C.R.
GRANDSON - Chad Gibbs, Sheridan
GOOD NEIGHBORS - Don & Joyce Thompson, Sheridan

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 10:00AM ON MONDAY (JULY 17TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.  GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE 12:00 NOON ON TUESDAY IN BETH EL CEMETERY, CHEYENNE, WY.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME, SHERIDAN, WY

Memorials may benefit the Sheridan Senior Citizens Council--Operation Independence, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY  82801  and  Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, P.O. Box 2720, Cheyenne, WY  82003

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Darlene E. Gleason                Age 65 of Sheridan, WY

Passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2000 at the Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Darlene was born on September 17, 1934, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Clarence and Grace Mason Hayden. On July 21, 1952 she was united in marriage to James "Bud" Gleason. For many years she sold Avon Products and made many friends. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and camping with her family, however, her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She was a life time member of the First Christian Church.

Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents, her infant daughter, three brothers, Gerald, Murray, and Warren; and two sisters, Margaret and Naomi.

Survivors include her sons, Douglas of Oregon City, Oregon; Dale and David both of Sheridan; her sister, Marie Good; her sisters - in - law JoAnn and Margaret McKinney of Sheridan; and eight grandchildren, Chauncie, Kyle, Kendra, Cory, Nathan, Noelle, Ryan, and Leighton.

Cremation has taken place and private family graveside services were held Saturday, June 24, 2000. Kane Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

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Edward "Ned" Sitton Green, 69, died Sunday, October 8, 2000 at his residence in Sheridan, Wyoming of natural causes. Services will be held at 10am Thursday, October 12,2000 at Champion Funeral Home with Reverend Ken Burket officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Viewing is at Champion Funeral Home until funeral time on Thursday.
    Mr. Green was born March 24, 1931 in Stroner, Wyoming to William W. and Lucy Green. He lived in Moorcroft until 1941 when the family moved to the Sheridan area, eventually living in Dayton where Mr. Green attended school. Mr. Green married Dorothy Paulsen on December 20, 1959 in Sheridan. He worked on ranches and in construction as a heavy equipment until his retirement. He was a great handyman, always helping out family members with their projects. He enjoyed traveling, camping in the mountains, spending time with his family, and most of all, playing with hid grandchildren.
    He was proceeded in death by his parents and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Sheridan, his daughter Kathy Wirth of Billings, Montana; son Michael od Tucson, Arizona; sisters Patty Mock of Sheridan, Rojean Thompson of Wheatland, Alta Stockhill of Cody, Willie Bell of Garberville, California, Mary Lott of Bonne Terre, Missouri; brother Bob Green of Krebo, Oklahoma; and two grandchildren.

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John Mason Gutz                 Age 75 of Sheridan, WY

Died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in Sheridan Manor after an extended illness
Born July 9, 1924, in Selby, S. Dakota

Parents - Henry P. & Louise (Treanor) Gutz
The family moved to Casper, WY where John attended grade school and graduated from high school in 1942.  He attended the University of Wyoming until he was drafted in 1943.  During W.W.II, he served with the 13th Air Force in the Pacific theatre.  After his discharge in 1945, he returned to the University.  John married Barbara Williams on June 30, 1946, in Cheyenne, WY.  He graduated from the University of Wyoming with his BS degree in wildlife management in 1949.  He worked for the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission for 18 years as a Game Biologist and Game Warden.  As Game Warden, he was transferred to Sheridan in 1960.  He left the Game and Fish Dept. to enter the ranching business.  When the ranch operation was moved to Montana, with his son Mark as manager, John went to work as a hydrographer for the Wyoming State Engineer for several years until he retired.  He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Masonic Lodge #8, Scottish Rite and Kalif Shrine.  He was a charter member of the Kalif Buckskin Horse Patrol.  John enjoyed volunteer work at the VA, collecting artifacts, fishing, his family and the great outdoors.  He spent many hours helping youth in baseball, Boy Scouts and Demolay.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Barbara Gutz, Sheridan
SONS - Henry J. Gutz, Tooele, UT
         Mark W. Gutz, at the family ranch in Belle Creek, MT
SISTERS - Jo Thompson, Peoria, AZ
               Eileen Anderson, Aberdeen, SD
               Marilyn Liddell, Wenatchee, WA
1 GRANDSON,  3 GRANDDAUGHTERS,  5 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE 2:00PM ON TUESDAY (JUNE 13TH) FROM THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH WITH PASTOR BOB MILLER AND CHAPLAIN VERNE ROBINSON OFFICIATING.  ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit the Shrine Crippled Children Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan or the First Congregational Church.

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Gladys A. Harless               Age 98 of Sheridan, WY

Died Saturday, May 20, 2000, in Sheridan Manor
Born July 4, 1901, in Indiana
Parents - Alonzo & Grace (Foster) Harless

She grew up in Indiana and in Kansas City, MO.  She came to Moorcroft, Wyoming, in the 1940’s and then to Sheridan in the mid 1950’s.  Gladys worked at the Sheridan Center Motor Inn for many years.  She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed raising her plants.

Preceded in death by three brother and three sisters.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
BROTHER - Morris Harless, Missouri
NIECE - Shirley Stewart, Rozet, WY
GREAT NIECES - Cynthia Stewart, Rozet, WY
                       Sandra Holyoak, New Jersey

GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL OF HER CREMAINS WILL BE LATER THIS WEEK IN THE MOORCROFT CEMETERY.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME, SHERIDAN.
Memorials may benefit SIDS, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Milton L. Harm  Age 77 of Sheridan, WY
Died Sunday, November 19, 2000, in the V.A. Medical Center in Sheridan
Born March 23, 1923, in Ellendale, N. Dakota
Parents - Roy & Bethel (Savey) Harm

    Milt grew up and graduated high school in Ellendale.  Married Maralyn Bowerman on December 19, 1942, in Aberdeen, SD.  He enlisted in the Army during W.W.II and served in Europe.  After the service, he returned to Ellendale where he trained for management in the C.R. Anthony clothing stores.  He managed stores in Tioga, ND, and Deadwood, SD, before coming to Sheridan in 1965.  He retired from the C.R. Anthony Co. in 1980.  Milt was always very active in civic organizations in the places he lived.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the VFW.

He was preceded in death by his son Fred Harm.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Maralyn Harm, Sheridan
SONS - Bradley Harm, Sheridan
              Thomas Harm, Denver, CO
DAUGHTERS - Peggy Braeutigam, Issaquah, WA
                            Candice Bradley, Tuttle, OK
BROTHER - Everett Harm
SISTERS - Velma Hatcher, Bette Durheim & Bethel Reisdorph
STEP SISTERS - Blondell Schopp & Lorene Hintz
9 GRANDCHILDREN
1 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE 9:00AM ON FRIDAY (NOV. 24TH) FROM THE V.A. MEDICAL CENTER CHAPEL WITH CHAPLAIN EVERETT WRIGHT OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT OF CREMAINS WILL BE IN OAK RIDGE CEMETERY, DEADWOOD, SD.
ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

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Ada B. Harris, age 82 of Sheridan, WY
Died Friday, August 4, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born October 3, 1917, in Wayne County, Iowa
Parents - Albert and Effie (Leager) Gleason

    She grew up and graduated high school on Harlan, Iowa in 1935. She married Clare Jess Ellis on June 10, 1937, in buffalo, WY. They later divorced and in 1946 she married Earl Donnelly in Rapid City, SD. They later divorced and on September 5, 1953, she married Walter Harris in Sheridan. During her work years she worked as receptionist for Donnelley Trucking, Sheridan Press, Sheridan High School, and the YMCA. She also enjoyed working the concession stands at the baseball park and the rodeo fairgrounds for many years. She was a member of Sheridan Wesleyan Church, Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and American Legion Auxiliaries. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, reading, and being involved in her church.

Preceded in death be her sister Goldie Bailey and four brothers Orval, Roy Gerald, and Oral Gleason.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
HUSBAND - Walter Harris, Sheridan
SONS - Jerry Ellis, Aurora, CO
             Gary Donnelley, Anchorage, Alaska
2 GRANDCHILDREN
2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 10:00AM ON SATURDAY (AUG. 12TH ) FROM FERRIS FUNERAL HOME WITH PASTOR CHUCK LUCAS OFFICIATING. INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN ELKS CEMETERY.

Memorials may benefit the Westview Health Care Center, Alzheimer Unit, 1990 W. Loucks St, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Sylvanus Darvin Harrsch, 76, passed away December 15, 2000, in Orem, Utah. Born April 30, 1924, in Broadus, Montana, he was the oldest child of Earnest Afolph and Kathern Clark Harrsch.
    As a young buy, Van moved with his family to Sheridan, Wyoming where he attended grade school and eventually graduated from Sheridan High School.
    Van served in World War II as an Army Medic with the 82nd Airborne. He took part in six campaigns in Europe. He was briefly captured behind enemy lines in holland and was wounded at Anzio. His awards include the Bronze Star and the French Croix de Guerre.
    After the war, Van married Wilma Evelyn Drake of Sheridan and raised three children. A military family, they lived in various locations in teh United States and Germany before settling in Salt Lake City, Utah. There he retired from the Army and began his post military career as a hopital administrator with Holy Cross Hospital and the University of Utah.
    He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, son, Greg, and daughter, Mary Kay Thompason, as well as his parents and brother, Vernon Harrsch. He is survived by a daughter, Diane Ingersoll, Sheridan, a brother, LeRoy Long, Montpelier, Idaho,and four sisters; Jeann Hunsaker, Orem, Utah; Charlotte Gruing, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; Patricia Abbott of Las Vegas, Nevada; Colleen Jensen, Montpelier, Idaho.
    Funeral Services will be held at 11am, Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at the Ferris Funeral Home, 297 South Main, Sheridan, Wyoming. Interment will follow immediately at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Ferris Funeral Home.

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Larry M. Helton, 53, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Sheridan, Wyoming.
    Graveside services will be held at 2pm Friday, August 25, 2000 at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with Reverend Doug Goodwin officiating. Full Military Honors will be provided by the Wyoming Army National Guard, the American Legion Post #7 ,a nd taps by Dan Burgess.
    Larry was born December 12, 1946 in Harve de Grace, maryland. He was raised and educated in Leavenworth, Kansas and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1965. Following his graduation, Larry joined the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk during the Viet Nam War. He served over three years in the Navy, and received the following military medals and ribbons during the service: the Navy unit Accmendation Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, the Viet Nam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, and the Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal. Military life was Larry's chosen career, but due to injuries he received on board the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk, he received his honorable discharge from the Navy and was a disabled American Veteran.
    Larry worked for a time for   Offshore, working on ships. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping in Yellowstone Park, was an amateur geologist, and a gun collector.
    Larry is survived by his parents, Joseph Jr. and Madeline (Engel) Orlowski of Leavenworth, KS; his sister Sharon R. Winkler of Leavenworth, KS; his only nephew, Brett L. Winkler; one great niece, Shyann R. Winkler along with two daughter and one son.
    Arrangements are with Champion Funeral Home.

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Margaret Hennebry  Age 89 of Sheridan, WY
Died Saturday, November 4, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born August 23, 1911, in Deadwood, S. Dakota
Parents - George & Lila (Cook) Masonheimer

    She grew up and graduated from high school in Bridger, MT.  She worked as a clerk in the dry goods store.  She married Royal “Bing” Hennebry on April 5, 1930, in Roundup, MT.  During WWII, they lived in California and returned to Bridger after the war.  In 1953, they moved to Sheridan where she worked for Diamond Lumber Co. until she retired.  Mr. Hennebry died in 1994.  She enjoyed music and playing the organ.  Margaret was a very active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

She was preceded in death by two brother and one sister.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - Howard Hennebry, Amarillo, TX
BROTHER - Bruce Miller, Bridger, MT
4 GRANDDAUGHTERS
4 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

VIEWING WILL BE 1:00 UNTIL 5:00PM ON MONDAY (NOV. 6TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.
FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 11:00AM ON TUESDAY FROM ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHAPEL WITH THE REV.’S DAVID DUPREY AND RAY CLARK OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN ELKS CEMETERY.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME

Memorials may benefit the Elks Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 624, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Susan M. Henry, 54, of Sheridan passed away Thursday, September 7, 2000 at her residence. Memorial Services will be 2pm Sunday, September 10, 2000 at the Sheridan High School Auditorium with Rev. David Duprey officiating. Memorials may be made to the Sue Henry Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship Fund, in care of Sheridan High School, 1056 Long Dr., Sheridan, WY 82801. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Patrick E. Wheeler - Holohan, 54, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2000 at his residence in Dayton, Wyoming following a courageous battle with cancer. Private family services will be held at a later date. The family requests that memorials be designated to NORD (The National Orginization for Rare Disorders) P.O. Box 8923, New Fairfield, CT. 06812.
    Patrick was born on September 5, 1946 in Paddington West England the son of Willian A. and Marjorie K. Thomson Wheeler-Holohan. He was raised and educated in England. He served in the British Army for seven years. In 1971, Patrick came to the United States and settled in Houston, Texas where he worked as a surveyor for numerous oil companies. While in Houston, Patrick started his own business, Exploration Geodesy, and on March 10, 1989 he became a United States Citizen. In the fall of 1997, Patrick moved to Dayton, Wyoming. On June 20, 1998, he was united in marriage to Susan Choat in Dayton. Following their marriage, the couple started their business "Four Pines of Dayton Bed and Breakfast." Patrick enjoyed spending time on the computer, but his greatest enjoyment was gardening.
    He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Susan of Dayton, Wyoming, his daughter Kennie Choat Wheeler - Holohan of the family home in Dayton, and his sister Patricia Barnham of England. Arrangements are with Champion Funeral Home.

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Edgar Leroy Holsinger,  86, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2000 at Sheridan County Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 22, 1914 in Shickley, Nebraska to Elmer L. and Agnes Blanchard Holsinger.
    Eddie graduated from Chadron High School in 1932, and completed one year at Chadron College in chadron, Nebraska in 1933. On June 19, 1938 he married Peggy Lucille Barton in Sheridan, Wyoming and have resided in Sheridan for 63 years. He worked as a postal clerk, an assistant manager for Safeway, and owner of the Gospel Garden Bookstore for many years. Eddie enjoyed the civic theatre, scouting (attained the Silver Beaver Award), vocal singing, people, the Gideons, the gospel, and he was a member of the Red Grade School Board.
    He is survived by his wife, Peggy; two daughters, Dixie and husband, Tom Roberts of Salem, Oregon, and Carole and husband Ben Harris of Wilton, Connecticut; two grandchildren, Tamara Jean Poteet of Anchorage, Alaska and Todd Blair Roberts of Orem, Utah; and five great grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be 10am Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home with Pastors Tony Forman and Tim Charles officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Civic Theatre or the Red Grade School in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, PO Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Arthur S. Houston   age 60 of Decker, Montana
Died Sunday, October 8, 2000 in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan, WY
Born March 4, 1940 in Newcastle, PA.
Parents- Dwight L. and Noreen (St. Clair) Houston

    He attended school in Newcastle, PA. and Enlisted in the Army at age 17. He received an Honorable discharge on February 26, 1962. He served in Vietnam. He worked as a cowboy and ranch hand on several ranches in Montana and Wyoming.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
Two Brothers - Douglas and Michael Houston of Pennsylvania.
Four Sisters - Bonnis, Eddis, Cheryl and Rhonda all of Pennsylvania
A special friend Judy Beloate of Decker, Montana.

    A reception in memory of Art Houston will be Tuesday October 10, at 2pm at the VA Chapel in Sheridan.
Arrangements are with Ferris Funeral Home.

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Ardes L. Van Houten, passed away Wednesday, October 18,2000 at Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan, Wyoming at the age of 84. Private graveside services will be held at the Elks Cemetery on Saturday, October 21, 2000 with Reverend Doug Goodwin officiating.
    Memorials in memory of Mrs. Van Houten may be designated to Westview Health Care Center for "Care Haven" in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801.
    Mrs. Van Houten was born on October 3, 1916 in Almeria, Nebraska, the daughter of William R. and Rebecca Brown. She was raised in Antioch, Nebraska and graduated from Antioch High School in May 1936. On November 22, 1937 she was united in marriage to Dan Orley Van Houten in Alliance, Nebraska. Mr. Van Houten was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad and they were transferred by the railroad to different locations during his employment. They lived in Alliance for many years, moved to Guernsey, Wyoming for 15 years, came to Sheridan in 1966 and was transferred back to Alliance in the 1970's. When Mr. Van Houten retired from the railroad in 1984, they moved to Sheridan. Mrs. Van Houten was a homemaker and her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed dancing and gardening.
    She was preceded in death by her husband Dan on October 2, 1988, four brothers, three sisters, and her parents. Survivors include her two daughters, Sharon Jensen of Boise, Idaho and Nancy Schaffer of Sheridan, Wyoming, her brother William Brown of Sheridan, Wyoming, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    Arrangements were with Champion Funeral Home.

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Ole M. Hoveland       Age 87 of Sheridan, WY
Died Wednesday, October 11, 2000 in the VA Medical Center, Sheridan
Born - August 28, 1913, in Lidger wood, North Dakota
Parents - John and Gerhardina (Revne) Hoveland

    He grew up and attended schools in Havre, MT, well as two years of Teacher's College. Ole married Lillian Fjeldahl in Havre, MT, on July 9, 1938. He served in WWII in the Ski Troopers, 10th Mountain Division in Pizza, Italy, and was wounded in action. Prior to moving to Sheridan, he owned and operated Hoveland's Men's Store in Miles City, MT. The family moved to Sheridan in 1958 and he worked at Shadoan's Men's Store. He also formed and operated in three surrounding states the Friendly Welcome Service for newcomers. He enjoyed high school and college basketball and football. He was a member of Kiwanis, Masons, Shrine and Trinity Lutheran Church. Ole enjoyed golf, bowling and all sporting activities. His family was his greatest interest.

Preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Lillian; and a brother, Stan.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Lillian Hoveland, Sheridan
SON - John W. "Jack Hoveland, Sheridan
DAUGHTERS -  Joanne Holbrook, Sheridan
                           Karen Kawulok, Sheridan
                           Marci Kirk, Gillette, WY
SISTER - Evelyn Keister, Tacoma, WA
11 GRANDCHILDREN
12 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

VIEWING WILL BE 9AM UNTIL 5PM ON FRIDAY (OCTOBER 13) FROM FERRIS FUNERAL HOME. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 1PM ON SATURDAY FROM TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH WITH THE REV. RONALD NELSON OFFICIATING INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENT WITH FERRIS FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit the Donor's Choice.

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Freddie "Fritz" Huckfeldt, age 56, of Sheridan, WY, died December 13, 2000, at his Sheridan home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Fritz was born April 16, 1944, in Torrington, WY, to Sam and Georginia (Booth) Huckfeldt. As a young child he was raised on a farm in Veteran, WY. He attended schools in Veteran and Torringtron. He served in teh U.S. Navy from 1961-1965.While in the service Fritz married Nancy Debus on March 17, 1962. Receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Nacy, he returned to live in Torrington and Wheatland are until moving to Sheridan in 1978. Fritz was manager of Clouds Peak Farmers CO-OP. Fritz enjoyed his work as well as ranching, rodeo, fishing, golfing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. He was a lifetime member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church and of Immanuel Luthern Church.
    Fritz is survived by his wife, Nancy; two daughters Deanna Mitchell and husband Lane of Casper, WY and Sheryle McKenzie and husband Rich of Sheridan, son Fred Jr. and companion Rachel Marty of Sheridan; five grandchildren April, Cody and Amber Mitchell, Gina and Jess McKenzie; one great grandson Dylan Mitchell; father Sam Huckfeldt and wife Ursula of Wheatland, one brother Bob Huckfeldt and wife Doroty of Newcastle, WY, one half brother Sammy Huckfeldt and wife Leslie of Wheatland; two step brothers John and Paul Huckfeldt of Wheatland, one step sister Christine Bauer of Yuma, AZ; friends adopted with love Joe and Sandy Pilch family of Sheridan and Steve, Shauna, Lindi and Kyle Veo of Parachute, CO, adn numerous other family members. Fritz was preceded in death by his mother Georgina Huckfeldt.
    Memorial Services will be 2pm on Monday (Dec. 18th) from Immanuel Luthern Church with the  Rev. William Heine officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Ferris Funeral Home.
    Memorial may benefit the Freddie Huckfeldt Memorail Fund, in care of Delphone Toner, 1st Interstae Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Hazel M. Husman                 Age 81 of Sheridan, WY
Died Monday, April 17, 2000, in Sheridan Manor
Born May 9, 1912, on the OW Ranch of the Kendrick Cattle Co.
                        where her father was a forman.
Parents - John & Bessie (McConnell) Turner

She grew up on the ranch at Tullock Creek, attended area schools and then graduated from high school in Hardin, MT.  She met Albert Husman when he came with his father to build a stone barn on the ranch.  They were married on December 28, 1931 in Hardin.  They lived in Nevada and Washington where Albert worked on the Boulder and Grand Coulee Dams and then in Panama where he worked in the Canal Zone.  In 1946, they came to Sheridan and the family began Husman Brothers, Inc. construction company.  She loved the Lord and always trusted in Him. She was very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and past president of the Lutheran Church Women.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - Daryle Husman, Cedar Rapids, IA
          John Husman, Portland, OR
3 GRANDCHILDREN
NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS

Memorials may benefit Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Gerald D. Jennings  Age 62 of Sheridan, WY
Died Wednesday, September 27, 2000, on a ranch near Arvada where he was helping a friend
Born December 26, 1937, in Palmdale, CA
Parents - Fred & Laura Jennings
    He grew up and graduated from high school in Palmdale.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  After the service, he returned to Palmdale where he worked farming, construction and as a mechanic.  He married Elizabeth Evenson in October, 17 1969, in Las Vegas, NV.  He lived for a time in Oregon where he became a chef and then later moved to Arizona working as a chef.  He also lived in Idaho and Colorado before coming to Sheridan in 1990.  He was a member of Eagles Lodge #186 and the Moose Lodge.  He loved playing Santa Claus for many years at the schools and for many organizations.  He enjoyed fishing, boating and helping his family and friends with projects or when they needed a helping hand.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Elizabeth Jennings, Sheridan
SON - Bobby Jennings, Palmdale, CA
DAUGHTERS - Wanda Nolan, Palmdale, CA
                            Judy Darrar, Sheridan
5 SISTERS
5 GRANDCHILDREN
2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

THE FAMILY WILL GREET FRIENDS FOR VIEWING AND VISITATION FROM 10:00AM UNTIL 12:00NOON ON SATURDAY (SEPT. 30TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.  CREMATION WILL FOLLOW THE VIEWING.
ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.
Memorials may benefit the Donor’s Choice.

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Helen B. Johnson died September 28th of natural causes at Westview Nursing Home. She was 82. Funeral services will be held at 10am, Thursday, October 5,2000 at Champion Funeral Home. She was born in Big Horn County, Montana on April 7, 1918 to Thomas D. and Lulu M. (Cotton) Stroup. She was raised in and around the Sheridan area, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1937. She married Glen R. Arnold in 1937. They divorced after 17 years. She married Eugene G. Johnson in 1959. She worked at Memorial Hospital for several years. She was a member of several lodges in Sheridan: The Patriarchs Militant to Canton; Encampment and Diamond Revekah #8, where she served as Noble Grand and Treasurer for several years. She attended lodge meetings when she could, up until 2 months preceding her death. Her biggest achievement was receiving the decoration of Chivalry and serving as President of the Association of L.A.P.M. She did volunteer work at the VA as well as in other community activities. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, 5 brothers, 1 sister and 2 grandsons. Survivors include her two daughters: Betty Oxley of Casper; Joanne Arnold of Sheridan; one brother, Donald Bert Stroup of Sheridan and her sisters, Rose Stone of Sheridan and Mary C. Johnson of Colorado, 16 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit the Heart or Diabetes Fund in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank of Sheridan, WY 82801. Service will be held at 10am, Thursday, October 5, 2000 at Champion Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

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John E. Kawamoto  Age 78 of Sheridan, WY
Died Monday, February 5, 2001, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born October 5, 1922, in Dietz, WY
Parents - Timothy & Anna (Blanski) Kawamoto, Sr.

    He grew up and graduated high school in Sheridan.  He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad until enlisting in the Air Force during WWII.  After the service, he returned to Sheridan and to Burlington Northern.  John married Marjorie Ann Smith in 1954 in Sheridan.  They were later divorced.  In 1957, he went to work for the U.S. Postal Service and worked until he retired in 1987.  He was a member of the VFW.  John enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball, Bronco football and always went to the Tongue River football games.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - Michael Kawamoto, Wyoming
             Gary Kawamoto, Arvada, CO
DAUGHTER - Elaine Norris, Sparks, NV
BROTHER - George Raymond, Sheridan
SISTERS - Edith Vine, Sheridan
                  Grace Kawamoto, Santa Rosa, CA
6 GRANDCHILDREN
1 GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER
 

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 1:00PM ON FRIDAY (FEB. 9TH) FROM CHAMPION FERRIES FUNERAL HOME WITH THE REV. RAY CLARK OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY.

Memorials may benefit the Senior CitizenÆs Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY  82801

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Margaret L. Kelley  Age 91 of Sheridan, WY
Died Tuesday, December 12, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born August 16, 1909, in Denver, CO
Parents - Charles & Minnie (Carey) Lang

    She grew up and graduated from high school in Denver.  She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.  On December 30, 1933, she married George Kelley in Ohio.  They lived in Denver until 1994 when they moved to Sheridan to be near their daughter.  Mr. Kelley died in 1995.  She enjoyed reading & being with her granddaughters.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

Preceded in death by two sisters Roxie Barkhurst & Virginia Thomson.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
DAUGHTER - Betsy Kelley, Sheridan
2 GRANDDAUGHTERS
ONE NIECE AND TWO NEPHEWS

PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE WILL BE NEXT WEEK.
ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

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Bernice V. Ketcham, of Sheridan passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2000 at Westview Health Care center at the age of 89.
    Bernice was born to Marie Coast and Joseph H. Giroux in Carneyville, Wyoming on March 15, 1911. She grew up in Monarch, WY and attended school in Ranchester, WY. On January 4, 1927, Bernice married Homer C. Ketcham in Sheridan. While a young mother in Monarch she, was active in the Bridge and Homemakers Club, as well as being a den mother for Cub Scouts. The couple lived in Monarch until 1953 when they moved into Sheridan. She worked in the kitchen of Woolworth's for a short time, quitting to work with Homer as caretakers at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds until their retirement in 1969. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Eagles Auxiliary #186, Pythian Sisters and AARP.
    Bernice was known for being the pillar of the family, her sense of humor, outgoing personality and her fun loving spirit. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, listening to music and especially spending time with her family.
    Bernice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Homer; two sons, Darrell R. and Homer F. Ketcham; daughter-in-law, Barbara Ann Ketcham; grandson, Robert C. Warne; great grandson, Aaron Carter; and her sister Pearl B. Master.
    Survivors include Bernice's daughter, Gayle Warne of Buffalo; son, Dwayne Ketcham and wife Doris of Sheridan, Gary Ketcham of Sheridan, and Ronald Ketcham and wife Bessie of Billings; daughters-in-law, Margaret and Kathleen Ketcham of Sheridan and Meeteetsee and her sister, Faye Edelen of Sheridan. She is also survived by twenty grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren.
    Visitation will be Tuesday, September 19th from 6-8pm at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 2pm at Kane Funeral Home, with long time friend of the family, Pastor Bob Logan officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Senior Center, Meals-on-Wheels Program, in care of Delphine Toner at First Interstate Bank, Sheridan, WY, 82801

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Lt. Col. James “Jim” A. King , U. S. Army retired,  age 74

Died June 14, 2000, at his home in Sheridan, WY.
Cremation has taken place.  There will be no services.
Arrangements are with Ferries Funeral Home.

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Norine (Mom) Kinnard            Age 83 of Ranchester, WY
Died Monday, March 20, 2000, at her Ranchester home
Born May 29, 1916, in Anoka, Minnesota
Parents - George & Effie (Trinsdale) Lewis

She grew up and graduated high school in Anoka.  She graduated from Central Bible School in Minneapolis.  Norine married Wesley Kinnard on April 15, 1941, in Anoka.  They lived on a farm near Elk River, MN until they moved to Wyoming in 1969.  They operated Camp Bethel in the Big Horn Mtns. until they retired in 1986 and moved to Ranchester, living on the banks of the Tongue River.  She taught bible study and sang at the Dayton Community Church where she was a member.  Norine enjoyed doing crafts and word games.

Preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
HUSBAND - Wesley Kinnard, Ranchester, WY
SONS - David Kinnard, Monticello, MN
          Gary Kinnard, Big Lake, MN
          Gene Kinnard, Eau Claire, WI
          Mark Kinnard, Billings, MT
DAUGHTERS - Judy McMullen, Buffalo, MN
                   Polly Batdorf, S. Minneapolis, MN
                   Debbie Burgess, Linwood, WA
12 GRANDCHILDREN
2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

Memorials may benefit the Norine Kinnard Memorial Fund, in care of Ranchester State Bank, Box 789, Ranchester, WY  82839

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Kevin Richard Kuzara, 36, formerly of Bellevue, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 24, 2000 in Surabaya, Indonesia. He was born December 7, 1963 in Long Beach, California to Richard and Cecilia Kuzara.
    He attended Sheridan College, the University of Oldenburg in Germany, and graduated from the University of Wyoming with degrees in the Sciences and in German.
    For the past 3 years, he was employed with Surbaya International School as a teacher. On July 24, 1998 he married Rita Kustinigsih in Surabaya. Kevin was a member of Amnesty International and enjoyed photography, deep sea diving, mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, traveling, learning new languages, and pencil sketching.
    Kevin spent 7 summers working with boys at a Jewish youth camp in the Catskill Mountains in New York. Prior to teaching in Indonesia, Kevin taught in Olympia, Washington and in Athens, Greece.
    Survivors include his wife, Rita; parents, Richard and Cecilia Kuzara of Sheridan; sister Deborah A. Kuzara of Littleton, Colorado; brother Byron S. Kuzara of Portland, Oregon; grandparents, Mrs. Pauline Kuzara or Sheridan and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Aksamit of Ranchester. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Stanley Kuzara.
    Funeral services will be 10am Friday, September 1, 2000 at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Cliff Jacobsen officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

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Conrad F. Larson, 91, of Buffalo passed away Monday October 16, 2000 at the VA Medical Center in Sheridan. Funeral Services will be 1pm Friday, October 20, 2000 in the Oregon Trail State Cemetery in Evansville, Wyoming. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary G. Laya, nee Kumor, 91, passed away Sunday, August 13th, 200 at the Fairview Baptist Home in Downers Grove, Illinois. Visitation was held at Hallowell and James Funeral Home in Downers Grover, Illinois on Monday, August 14, 2000. Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10am Thursday August 17, 2000 at Holy Name Church with Father Eugene Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Laya may be designated to the Fairview Baptist Home, 250 Village Drive, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516.
    Mrs. Laya was born on September 22, 1908 in Dietz Wyoming the Daughter of Edward and Agnes Presonal Kumor. She graduated from Sheridan High School with the class of 1927. Mrs. Laya then continued her education at the Chicago Business College. In 1927 she started teaching rural Sheridan County School in Wyarno, Wyoming fro two years. She worked fro Raynot Lithographers from June 1950 to July 1959, and on September 9, 1973 she went to work for Inland Steel Co. for thirteen years before her retirement. On August 30, 1930 she was united in marriage to John Frank Laya at St. Bruno Church. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Julia and her brother Raymond.
    Survivors include her three sons; Robert E. Laya and wife Sally, Lawrence Laya and wife Marilyn, and Allen Laya and wife Nancy, her two sisters, Kaye and Rose, her grandchildren, Victoria, Russell, Stephen, Karen, Jeffrey, Diane, Shannon, Daniel, and Stacy, and 12 great grandchildren.

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Frances Buszkiewic Legerski, 74, passed away at the Sheridan County memorial Hospital Wednesday August 2, 2000. On March 28, 1926 Frances was born at Monarch, Wyoming the Daughter of Ignace and Anna Mates Buszkiewic. Frances was united in marriage to Paul
Legerski at Monarch, Wyoming on April 23, 1949. Paul preceded her in death in 1994. France enjoyed her family and friends, her beloved pet Heidi, all her knew her, loved her for their own special reasons. She loved life simple things. She took the time to stop and enjoy what life had to
offer her. She will be missed. Frances was a member of Holy name Catholic Church.  Survivors include two sons Allan Legerski and Larry and his wife Carrie Legerski all of Sheridan, Wyoming. Two brothers John Buszkiewic of Prairie Dog Creek, Wyoming and George and his wife Rose of Ash Creek, Wyoming. Also surviving are three grandchildren Jenny Legerski, and Ashley and Joe Bocek.  Graveside services will be 10am Friday August 4, 2000 at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with Deacon Joe Kristufek officiating. Memorials can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in care of Delphine Toner c/o First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801.

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Patricia Lippard                Age 61 of Big Horn, WY
Died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County, Wyoming
Born April 21, 1939, in Ogden, UT
Parents - Franklin & Helen (Clymer) Cotton

She grew up in Wyoming.  She worked as a cashier for Safeway Stores in Cheyenne, WY, for many years.  She married Darrel Lippard in March 5, 1971, in Cheyenne.  Darrel died in 1994.   She later moved to Sheridan to be near her daughter.  She enjoyed hunting, fishing, sewing, crocheting, reading, country music and doll collecting.  She loved being with her family, grandchildren and her many friends.  She was a Jehovah's Witness.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - Gregory Washburn, Roy, WA
DAUGHTERS - Pamella Clifton, Big Horn, WY
                   Angela Krout,      Iowa
                   Melissa Lippard, Cheyenne, WY
                   Barb Lerich, Ft. Collins, CO
                   Brenda Beach, Sheridan
                   Beverly Novick, Bozeman, Montana
                   Bonnie Musgrove, Arkansas, City, Kansas
BROTHER - Lonnie Cotton, Ft. Collins, CO
SISTER - Susan Jairell, Laramie, WY
24 GRANDCHILDREN
7 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE 2:00PM ON SATURDAY (JUNE 24TH) FROM KINGDOM HALL OF THE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

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Nora M. McCallister             Age 89 of Sheridan, WY
Died Monday, December 18, 2000, in Sheridan Manor
Born February 20, 1911,in Pittsburgh, PA
Parents - James and Alma (Gaver) McKain

    She grew up and graduated high school in Pennsylvania. She competed in the 1920 Olympics in Los Angeles. She married Edward McCallister on October 9, 1935, in Cheyenne, WY. They lived in several placed during his military career. She worked in a factory during WWII and at other government jobs in different placed. Mr. McCallister died in 1976 in Ohio. She then lived in several placed before moving to Sheridan in 1993. She has been a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Iowa.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - Donald McCallister, Cornelius, OR
              Edward McCallister, Brea, CA
DAUGHTER - Maxine Rice, Oregon
BROTHER - James McKain, Jr., California
14 GRANDCHILDREN
42 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
1 GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILD

NO SERVICED ARE SCHEDULED
ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH CHAMPION FUNERAL HOME

Memorials may benefit the Senior Citizen's Center

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Agnes Mentock
1918  -  2000

Agnes Mentock passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Viewing will be on Friday until 6:30pm.  Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Saturday from St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Duprey officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Ferries Funeral Home.
Agnes was born on July 10, 1918, to Albert and Norah (Bowkett) Woodhead in the town of Carniville, which was located 7 miles north of Sheridan, Wyoming.  She attended local schools and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1936.

On December 13, 1941, she married Walter R. Mentock in the near by town of Hardin, Montana.  They had three sons, Robert (Bruce), Joe and Gary.  Agnes’ greatest love was her family and she always put them first and herself second.  Besides being a devoted wife and caring and loving mother, she loved to teach young children.  She has touched the lives of all the children in her surrounding families and was a role model and sounding board for many of them as they grew into adulthood.  She was and will always be loved by all the people she came into contact with.  She also loved fishing and camping in the Big Horn Mountains.  She enjoyed rides in the surrounding countryside and always marveled at the abundance of wildlife.  All these things were important to her because she was able to do them with her family.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter, eldest son Bruce, a brother William Woodhead and a sister Annie Harrison.
Agnes is survived by her sons, Joe and wife Sherry of Sheridan, Gary and wife Mary of Sheridan ; grandson James Mentock, Kansas City, MO; granddaughters Katelynn Mentock, Melanie Mentock & Christina Hansford all of Sheridan; great granddaughter Erinn Hansford and great grandson Drew Hansford; sisters Elaine Moon of Sheridan & Edie Ball of Scappoose, Oregon; sisters-in-law Josephine Atkinson, Mary Mentock & Winne Woodhead all of Sheridan; brother-in-law John (Bula) Mentock of Sheridan; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may benefit St. Peter's Episcopal Church Youth Ministry, 1 S. Tschirgi St., Sheridan, or Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Foundation, for Dialysis, P.O. Box 391, Sheridan, WY  82801

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John "Bula" Mentock, 94, lifetime Sheridan resident passed away Sunday, September 3, 2000 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. He was born October 18, 1905 in Dietz, Wyoming to Josef and Jadwiga Pierog Mentock.

He worked for coal miners for 32 years. After coal mining, John went to work at Big Horn Beverage as a driver salesman for 26 years before he retired. John enjoyed fishing, gardening, and hunting. He was a member of Holy Name Church, United Mine Workers, and Eagles Lodge #186.

He is survived by a sister, Joshepine Atkinson of Sheridan; and two nieces and six nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Andrew "Splitz", Mike and Walter "Barber" Mentock; sisters, Anna Flockhart and Mary Adams; and lifelong companion, Mary Boyak.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 7, 2000 from 5-7pm at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 8, 2000 at 10am at Kane Funeral Home with Father Cliff Jacobsen officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Name School Fund, in care of Delphine TOner, First Interstate Bank, PO Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Chasity Dawn Marie Miller, daughter of Kristine L. Schonenfeldt and Christopher R. Miller of Sheridan, was stillborn, Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
    Services will be held at 10am on Friday, October 6, 2000 at Champion Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in the baby section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
    Survivors include her parents; her twin brother and sister, Aaron S. Schoenfeldt and Ashley L. Schenfeldt of the family home; her grandparents, Lee and Terry Scogin of Sheridan, Wyoming and Steve and LaDonna of Imlay, Nevada; and her great grandparents; Jerry Scogin of Worland, Wyoming, Alvin and Dawn of Imlay, Nevada, Loraine Guthrie of Kentucky, and Kenneth R. Humphrey of Owensboro, Kentucky.

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Dona M. Mohan           Age 71 of Sheridan, WY

Died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at her Sheridan home.
Born January 19, 1929, in Hastings, Nebraska

Parents - John & Edith (Stonehocker) Mohan
She came to Gillette, WY, as a small child.  She attended country schools and graduated from Campbell County High School.  She worked several places before moving to Denver where she worked with Anderman Oil Co. for over forty years.  She moved to Sheridan in 1995 to be near family.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SISTER - Patricia Ware, Sheridan
ONE NEPHEW
ONE NIECE
ONE GRAND NIECE
TWO GRAND NEPHEWS

CREMATION HAS TAKEN PLACE AND NO SERVICES ARE PLANNED.
ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

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Jessie I. Morrow  Age 95 of Sheridan, WY
Died Monday, December 11, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born December 26, 1904, in Heartwell, Nebraska
Parents - Mervin & Matilda (Stahl) Mathers

    She grew up and graduated high school in Nebraska.  She attended nursing school in Hastings, NE and Wichita, Kansas graduating with her nursing degree.  Jessie married William Brommer on December 25, 1927, in Smith Center, Kansas.  They moved to Sheridan in 1928 and resided here the remainder of their lives.  Mr. Brommer died in 1951.  Jessie married Paul Morrow on February 14, 1954.  Mr. Morrow died in 1961.  Better known to her friends as “Jimmie”, she enjoyed fishing, flowers, gardening, playing cards with friends and loved being with her grandchildren.  She was a 50 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
DAUGHTER - Mona Bilyeu, Sheridan
SISTER - Bonita Woodrow, Riverside, CA
4 GRANDCHILDREN
1 GREAT GRANDSON
3 STEP GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS

VIEWING WILL BE 9:00AM UNTIL 5:00PM ON THURSDAY (SEPT. 14TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE 11:00AM IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY, ELKS SECTION, WITH THE REV. RONALD NELSON OFFICIATING ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit the Elks Cemetery Fund, Box 624,   or
          Lifelink of Sheridan, Box 2094,   or
          Senior Citizens Center, Meals On Wheels, 211 Smith St.,
     Sheridan, WY 82801

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Margaret Myers, 75, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2000 at Westview Health Care Center after a long battle with cancer. On September 6, 1925, Margaret was born to Grace Doran and Kay Jorgensen in New York, New York. In 1943, she graduated from Sheridan High School and then went on to Cadet Nurses training where she graduated in 1946 as a Registered Nurse.
    Margaret was aloving woman of life, as well as a kind and gentle loving mother. She loved to help anyone that asked enjoying volunteering. She enjoyed gardening, especially planting Blue Spruce trees, visiting antique malls, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was seen as a free spirit and was up for any travel and adventure.
    Her son, Bill Myers, of Sheridan, preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Charles Jorgensen of California; four daughters, Linda Pruett of Sheridan, Patti Martini of South Dakota, Debbie Martini of Ft. Worth, Texas, Marjorie Hoffman of Reno, Nevada; two sons, James Myers of Phoenix, Arizonia, Chuch Myers of Sheridan; and six grandchildren.
    Visitation will be from 7 to 9pm Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10am Wednesday, October 18, 2000, at Kane Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ray Clark officiating. Interment to follow at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of choice on behalf of Margaret Myers.

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Dorothy J. Nelson     Age 91 of Sheridan, WY
Died Sunday, September 24, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born September 3, 1909, in Susanatnal, Russia
Parents - Alexander & Amelia (Hergett) Loeber

    She came to the United States as a young child and grew up in Park City, MT. She married John Baker in 1931. They lived in Clearmont, WY, and were later divorced. On August 7, 1938, Dorothy married Carl Nelson in hardin, MT. They moved to the Sheridan area in 1940 were Dorothy lived while Carl was in the service during WWII. They moved to the ranch on Lower Praire Dog Creek in 1946. They sold the ranch and moved into Sheridan in 1965. Mr. Nelson died in 1970. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Wakely School board, Sheridan Cowbells and the Sheridan County election board for 19 years. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and her family.
    Preceded in death by one son Robert Baker, sister Ann Roebling and one grandson Robert Baker Jr.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - Donald Nelson, Sheridan
BROTHER - Alec Loeber, Escondido, CA
5 GRANDCHILDREN
10 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS

VIEWING WILL BE 9AM TILL 5PM ON TUESDAY (SEPT. 26TH). FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 10AM ON WEDNESDAY FROM FERRIS FUNERAL HOME WITH THE REV. WILLIAM HEINE OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL BE IN LITTLE BIG HORN BATTLEFIELD, CROW AGENCY, MONTANA. ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIS FUNERAL HOME.

   Memorials may benefit the Senior Citizen's Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan , WY 82801.

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Mary I. Nelson, 75, of Sheridan passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2000 at her residence. Visitation will be Sunday, September 10, 2000 from 5pm to 8pm at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2pm Monday, September 11, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Ziegler officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

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Ruth Schweder Nelson       Age 94 of Sheridan, WY
Died Monday, September 18, 2000, in Sheridan Manor
Born November 14, 1905, in Lead, South Dakota
Parents - Henry and Alma Schweder

    The family moved to Sheridan area in 1911 homesteading east of Wyarno on the middle fork of Badger Creek. Ruth attended schools in Sheridan and graduated from High School in 1926. She was employed by the R.D.E. Pierce family of Parkman to tutor their three children. In 1928, Ruth entered nurses training at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County and graduated in 1931. She was a private duty nurse until 1942 when she enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps at Cheyenne, WY. She transferred into the Army Air Force and was then stationed at Tinker Field with the 4132nd AAF Base Unit in Garden City, Kansas. Ruth accepted a supervisory position at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County upon her discharge from the Air Force in 1946 serving until 1956 as second floor supervisor. In 1956 she married Nels A. Nelson, SR. (then president of N.A. Nelson Construction Co. ) and resigned from the hospital. Ruth was very active in the community all her life as a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Hospital Auxiliary, Sheridan Women's Club and the Sheridan Garden Club. She loved traveling and went on many trips.

Preceded in death by her husband, step-daughters Signora Anderson and Marguerite Presfeldt, step-granddaughter Signora Presfeldt.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
STEPSON - Nels A. Nelson Jr. , Sheridan
8 STEP GRAND CHILDREN
SEVERAL STEP GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE 2PM ON FRIDAY (SEPT. 22ND) FROM TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH WITH THE REV. RONALD NELSON OFFICIATING.

Memorials may benefit Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Shirley May Noecker  Age 81 of Sheridan, WY
Died Friday, August 25, 2000, in Deaconess Medical Center, Billings, MT
Born August 12, 1919, in Sioux City, Iowa
Parents - Vern & Laura (Shoup) Ritts

    She grew up in S. Dakota and graduated high school in Lake Andes, S. Dakota.  Shirley married Louis Peter Noecker on January 21, 1940, in Rapid City, SD.  They lived in S. Dakota, California, Utah and Gillette, WY, before coming to Sheridan in 1955.  She focused her life on her family.  Shirley enjoyed sewing, drawing & painting and decorating.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
HUSBAND - Louis Peter Noecker, Sheridan
SONS - Jerry Noecker, Sheridan
  Tom Noecker, Banner, WY
DAUGHTER - Deanna Matteson, Cody, WY
BROTHER - Wayne Ritts, Redwood City, CA
8 GRANDCHILDREN
16 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL OF CREMAINS WILL BE 1:00PM ON WEDNESDAY (AUG. 30TH) IN SHERIDAN ELKS CEMETERY WITH PASTOR DOUG MELIUS OFFICIATING.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

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Norma W. Olson,   Age 91 of Sheridan, WY

Died Wednesday, September 6, 2000, in her Sheridan home
Born September 18, 1908, near Stanley, Wisconsin

Parents - John & Mary (Lundgren) Van Dusen

She was raised in the area of Stanley, Jump River, Ladysmith and Eidswald, Wisconsin where she attended grade school, Norwegian school in summers and Sunday School at the Lutheran Church.  When she was 12 years old, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to finish 7th and 8th grade while working for her room and board.  She was housekeeper for the Edwin Rose family for seven years and took bookkeeping classes when she could.  She was very good at reading, spelling, writing and math.  While working in Minneapolis she met her husband to be, Guy Ellsworth Olson.  Guy came to Wyoming to work in the early 1930’s and in 1936 Norma came to Wyoming and they were married on September 24, 1936, in Casper, WY.  They followed the road construction work until 1942 when they settled in Sundance, WY.  Later they moved to the Scott Ranch on Sunny Divide, living there until Guy died on July 6, 1959.  The family moved onto their own ranch at the foot of Oudin Hill and Norma worked at the Devil’s Tower restaurant for a time.  She then moved to Sundance and worked as a cook in the hospital.  In 1970, she moved to Casper and ran her own house cleaning business until 1992 when she moved to Sheridan to be closer to her daughter.  She worked part-time for her daughter at the Econ-O-Wash Laundry and did ironing in her home.  Norma was a member of the African Violet Club and enjoyed raising violets of which she had as many as 200 at times.  She also enjoyed cooking and baking and was always baking goodies to give to someone.

Preceded in death by two brothers William and Donald; her sister Mildred Myra Shaw.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - James Olson, Sheridan
DAUGHTER - Sharon Aurand and husband Jim of Sheridan
GRANDSON - Lindell Aurand and wife Tina of Sheridan
GRANDDAUGHTER - Lonna Pfau and husband Todd of Sheridan

VIEWING WILL BE 9:00AM UNTIL 5:00PM ON FRIDAY (SEPT. 8TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE 2:00PM ON SATURDAY IN ROSE HILL CEMETERY, SPEARFISH, S. DAKOTA.
ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.
Memorials may benefit the Hospice of the Big Horns, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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O.E. "Doc" Owens, 81, of Sheridan, passed away on December 1, 2000, at the Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Doc was born on October 21, 1919, in Missouri to Inez (Holland) and Martin Edwards Owens. In 1962, he married Ruth Kimble in Sheridan, Wyoming. He was the part owner of the Buckaroo Night Club, and also worked as a manager at the XL Tire Company. Doc loved hunting, fishing, having morning coffee with his friends and training his Labrador Retriver hunting doge. He was preceded in death by his son Douglas Owens and son-in-law Larry Cook. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Owens of Sheridan; one sister, Gladys Peterman of Clarinda, Idaho; one brother, Richard Owens of Weston, Coloradi; six children, Sandy Wasson of Byron, Wyoming, Edward (Eddie) of Sparks, nevada, Dave Owens of Sheridan, Nancy Cook of Sheridan, Gary Long of Tucson, Arizonia, and Michael Long of Spearfish, South Dakota; numerous grand children, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service. Kane Funeral Home handeled the arrangements.

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Claudia Kay “Clyde” Plachek             Age 46 of Sheridan, WY
Died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born March 21, 1954, in Sheridan
Parents - Phillip, Sr. & Maxine (Bilyeu) Gifford

    She grew up and graduated high school in Sheridan.  She attended Park School of Fashion in Denver, CO. She managed The Closet clothing store in Gillette, WY.  Claudia married Gary Plachek on September 26, 1984, in Sheridan.  She worked as a pharmacy technician for the Medicine Shoppe for a time.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.  Claudia was an avid reader and also enjoyed going to the mountains, fishing, cooking, sewing and crocheting.  She loved being at home taking care of her family.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
HUSBAND - Gary Plachek, Sheridan
DAUGHTER - Angela Dinkel, Columbus, MT
PARENTS - Philip, Sr. & Maxine Gifford, Sheridan
BROTHERS - Philip, Jr., Rodney and Edward Gifford, Sheridan
                Richard Gifford, Rock Springs, WY
GRANDDAUGHTER - Kassidy Kay Geehan

VIEWING WILL BE 9:00AM UNTIL 8:00PM ON THURSDAY (JULY 6TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.  FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 11:00AM ON FRIDAY FROM ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WITH THE REV. DAVID DUPREY OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY.
Memorials may benefit the Kidney Foundation, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Louis H. Plachek                Age 76 of Sheridan, WY
Died Sunday, June 25, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born October 16, 1923, in Acme, WY
Parents -  Joseph & Anna (Stanko) Plachek

He grew up in Acme, attending schools there through the 8th grade and then graduated from Sheridan High School in 1943.  He worked for the Sheridan Wyo Coal Co. during W.W.II.  Louis married Della Sneath on July 1, 1950, in Sheridan.  He worked as a bartender at the Sheridan Inn, Lotus and the Kalif Shrine.  Later he began work at Stevens Fryberger where he worked for twenty years as a clerk in the Men’s Dept. until he retired.  He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge #43 and the York Rite Bodies.  He was past treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union and past secretary of the United Mine Workers.  Louis enjoyed yardwork, animals and his family & friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, brother Joe of Homeland, CA, sisters Marie Wright of Spokane, WA, Anna Kryana and Teresa Zowada both of Sheridan.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Della Plachek, Sheridan
SON - Gary Plachek and wife Claudia,  Sheridan
BROTHER - Stanley Plachek, Miles City, MT
SISTER - Helen Plain, Lehigh Acres, FL
1 GRANDDAUGHTER
1 GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER
4 NIECES

VIEWING WILL BE 9:00AM UNTIL 6:00PM ON TUESDAY (JUNE 27TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.  FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 10:00AM ON WEDNESDAY FROM ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WITH THE REV. RAY CLARK AND KEVIN JONES OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY, MASONIC #43 SECTION.
Memorials may benefit the Shrine Crippled Children Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan or the Donor’s Choice.

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Mike Poulos, 77, of Sheridan passed away Thursday, October 19, 2000 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1923 , in Cleveland, Ohio to Steve and Olga Kamanos Poulos. Mike graduated from Sheridan High School in 1948.
    On July 11, 1950, he was united in marriage to Helen M. Leath in Sheridan. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific. His first trade as a meat cutter his entire lifetime, processing in both Sheridan and Johnson Counties for the past 50 years. Mike retired from the Sheridan Fire Department after 23 years of service. He was a 55 year member of the 7th Calvalry Drum and Bugle Corps, which made him the longest serving active member. He was an avid fisherman, accomplished musician playing in several local bands, and enjoyed watching sporting events with a speical passion for the Broncos. He was an active member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion Post #7.
    He is survived by his daughter, Melody Sue Poulos-Hangenlock and son-in-law, Lewis Hagenlock of Greeley, Colorado; three sisters, Helen Johnson of Shoshone, California, Francis Petrovich of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Mary Caprielian of Palm Springs, California; brother Louie Poulos of Sheridan; and grandson, Nicolas Dean Hagenlock; six nephews; one niece; three great nieces; three great nephews; and numerous friends.
    Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm Monday, October 23, 2000, at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11am Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Deacon Joe Kristufek and Reverend Ray Clark officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. A reception will be held at the American Legion Club. Memorials may be made to the 7th Calvary Drum and Bugle Corps. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to the 7th Calvary Drum and Bugle Coprs. First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Robert Thomas Powers, 89, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2000 at powder River Manor, Broadus, MT. He was born May 15, 1911 in Slack, Wyoming to Phineas and Jennie Powers.
    Robert was born at the home of hid Grandparents Thomas A. and Milicent Powers. He graduated in Sheridan and was a member of the National Honor Society. Robert was a lifelong rancher retiring in 1986. He loved cattle ranching and was a real cowman. His ranch was located in the Bear Creek community. Although he did not have kids of his own, his house was always full of kids. Robert was known as Uncle Bob to all the children in Quietus and Otter County. He was also very civic minded. He always gave generously to any community project.
    He is preceded in death by his sisters, Jeanette Hess of Seattle, Washington and Natalie Avery of Gillette, WY. He is survived by two brothers, Gilbert Powers of Otter, Montana and Phillip Powers of Grand Junction, Colorado and Eleanor Avery of Seattle, Washington. Also, many nieces and nephews.
    Robert took care of his mother until her death.
    Funeral Service will be 2pm Thursday, August 17, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Doug Goodwim. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

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Carl Prestfeldt, age 90 of Sheridan WY
Died Sunday, August 6, 2000, in Phoenix, AR.
Born June 14, 1910, in Munkfors, Sweden

He emigrated to the U.S. in 1927 and worked in various locales including Fort Peck during the depression. He married Marguerite Nelson in 1939 and worked in Bremerton Ship Works during WW11. After the war, they moved to Sheridan and worked for her father, N.A. Nelson, where Carl was a superintendent for the construction company. Following Carls' back surgery in the early 1950's, they wound the Triangle Service Station and Motel, the Holiday Lodge and Sundown Motel, respectively. They retired in 1976 and Mrs. Prestfeldt died in 1998. Because of his health, Carl moved to Phoenix to be close to his daughter. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge #520 and the Kalif Shrine.

Precede in death by one daughter, Signora.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - Carl Prestfeldt, Murray, Kentucky
         Ron Prestfeldt, Sheridan
DAUGHTER - Serine Graham, phoenix, AR
5 GRANDCHILDREN
4 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD 10:00AM ON FRIDAY (AUG.11TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME WITH THE REV. RONALD NELSON OFFICIATING INTERMENT OF CREMAINS WILL FOLLOW IN SHERIDAN ELKS CEMETERY.
Memorials may benefit the Shrine Crippled Children Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan or the Elks Lodge Building Fund, box 624, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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David F. Prill  Age 81 of Ranchester, WY
Died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan, WY
Born September 21, 1918, in Elgin, Illinois
Parents - Fred & Anna Prill

He came to Parkman, WY, when he was a young boy.  He moved to Alaska in the early 1930’s where he worked in the sawmill and then built his own boat and became a commercial salmon fisherman.  He was drafted in the Army in 1941.  He married Mary Leadbeater on November 4, 1944, in Fairbanks, AK.  After the service, he returned to Ranchester, WY, and founded Prill Brothers with his brother Leroy.  He retired in 1991.  Mary died in 1992.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the American Legion.  David enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and woodworking.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - Dan Prill, Sand Coulee, MT
   Bud Prill, Sheridan
   Ray Prill, San Francisco, CA
   Charley Prill, Casper, WY

9 GRANDCHILDREN
6 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

Memorials may benefit  Hospice of the Big Horns, Box 6242, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Carl G. Ralston, age 92, died peacefully following a stroke on September 9, 2000, in Kirkland, Washington.  He was born in Weston County, Wyoming on July 15, 1908 to Roy & Grace (Ross) Ralston.  The family moved to Sheridan during his youth and he graduated from Sheridan High School in 1926.  He began work as a bookkeeper in the First National Bank of Sheridan in the early years of the depression after completing business college.  He retired from the same bank in 1979, approximately 50 years later, as Chairman of the Board.

    Carl was married to Doris McNeil Ralston from 1932 until her death in 1937.  He served our country in the Pacific during WWII in the Army Air Corps and the Merchant Marines.  In 1946, he married Victoria “Dolly” Boatsman of Upton, Wyoming.  In 1948, Carl and Dolly started the Ralston Tourist Court on North Main, which they expanded over the years to become the Sheridan Center Inn. Carl and Dolly retired to Mesa, Arizona in 1979.  Dolly died on January 1, 2000 and Carl moved to Washington State shortly thereafter to be near his son and family.

    Carl was a member of the First Congregational Church of Sheridan, Elks Lodge #520, Sheridan Lodge #8 A.F. & A.M., York and Scottish Rite Bodies, the Royal Order of Jesters, the Order of Eastern Star, the Sheridan Rotary Club and the Sheridan Country Club.  He was Past Commander of Knights Templar and Past Potentate of Kalif Temple.  He served on the Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Board for 12 years and was one of the many workers who helped establish the fine present Sheridan Library.

    He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Boatsman Newman of Nipomo, CA; son Atley Ralston, M.D., daughter-in-law Sheila Bird Ralston, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews.

    Graveside service will be 9:00am Monday (Sept. 18th) in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 10:30am from First Congregational Church with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Arrangements are with Ferries Funeral Home, Sheridan Wyoming.

    Memorial may benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development, International Shrine Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL  33607-1460, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Raymond A. Rangunot             Age 76 of Big Horn, WY
Died Saturday, June 17, 2000, in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan, WY
Born January 24, 1924, in Gillette, WY
Parents - Gabriel & Louise (Audap) Rangunot

He attended schools in Campbell County and Buffalo, WY.  As a youth he was an excellent tennis player and enjoyed all sports.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII.  After the service, he returned to Wyoming and worked as a ranch hand for the Bob Gibbs family in Buffalo, WY.  He enjoyed reading.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SISTERS - Catherine Parks, Gillette
               Annette Furman, Gillette
               Dorothy Edwards, Gillette
               Therese Ranieri, California
SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS

VIEWING WILL BE ALL DAY TUESDAY (JUNE 20TH) UNTIL 5:00PM.
SERVICES WILL BE 1:00PM ON WEDNESDAY IN THE BLACK HILLS NATIONAL CEMETERY, STURGIS, SD.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.
Memorials may benefit the   Johnson County Library
                                 171 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY  82834.

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Roy E. Ringley Age 83 of Sheridan, WY
Died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at his Sheridan home
Born April 1, 1916, in Pactola, S. Dakota
Parents - Roy & Virginia (Rice) Ringley

He attended school in Pactola until age 10 when the family moved to Phoenix, AR, where Roy graduated from Phoenix Union High School.  In 1934, he came to Sheridan and worked in various jobs until he began his trucking career.  In 1937, he was united in marriage to Vesta Thomas by the Reverend Oliver Reed in Sheridan.  He served in the Army during W.W.II.  After the service, he worked for several large trucking firms including Salt Creek Freightways in Sheridan, Buckingham Freightways in Rapid City, SD, Wells Trucking Co. and Navajo Freightlines in California.  He also worked for Donnelly Van and Storage in Sheridan from 1963 until 1968.  In 1968, he moved to Las Vegas, NV, where he worked for Capital North American Moving Company as warehouse and truck foreman until he retired in 1981.  He returned to Sheridan in 1992.  Roy was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Teamsters Union, York Rite and Kalif Shrine.  He was a Past Master of Big Horn Mountain Masonic Lodge #43.  He loved fishing, the Big Horn Mountains and the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Vesta Ringley, Sheridan
SON - Tom Ringley, Big Horn, WY
DAUGHTERS - Nancy Kelly, Sacramento, CA
     Susan Farnsworth, Las Vegas, NV
BROTHER - Howard Ringley, Cheney, WA
8 GRANDCHILDREN
6 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

Memorials may benefit the Shrine Crippled Children’s Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan or the First Presbyterian Church.
Kane Funeral Home, 689 Meridian St., Sheridan, WY 82801
Fax (307)673-5839              Phone(307)673-5837

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Patricia R. Robinson --  Age 70 of Sheridan, WY, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.  Funeral service will be 10:00am on Saturday (Feb. 10th) from First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Keys officiating.   Interment in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Masonic #43 section.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

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Juanita E. Ruby, 90, lifelong Sheridan resident passed away Thursday, November 9, 2000 at her residence. She was born February 10, 1910 in Sheridan to Robert E. and Flossie M. Pierce Wallace.
    In 1935, she was united in marriage to Charles W. Smith in Hardin, Montana. She worked as a licensed practical nurse at Campbell Co. Memorial Hospital in Gillette for awhile. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing her own clothes, and playing cards. Her husband, Charles preceded her in death on April 13, 1952.
    On November 18, 1959 she married Delbert H. Ruby in Sheridan. Juanita was a member of First Baptist Church and was the Vice President of Mary Martha Circle through the Women's Missionary Society at First Baptist Church.
    Survivors include her daughter, Donna Finley and husband, James of Kingman, Arizonia, two sons, David Smith and wife, Kim of Phoenix, Arizonia and Richard Smith of Sheridan; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert in 1984 and brother, Leslie Wallace.
    Funeral service will be 2pm Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Doolin officiating. Interment will follow in the Elks Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Crippled Veterans Foundation in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, PO Box 6007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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Irene Rudolph passed away February 28, 2000 at Sheridan Manor, surrounded by family from an extended illness.

    Irene was born September 24, 1912, to Alfred and Amelia Reinking Decker in Greenwood, Wisconsin. She moved to Montana with her family when she was around three years old. As she grew to a teen, she worked for different families on ranches. She married Harry Powell on October 9, 1930 in Hardin, Montana. To them were born 4 children; Alice Mae Morris Fleming, Willis (Bill) Alfred Powell, Addie Marie Goodwin, and Lee Stewart Powell. They ranched at Quietus, Montana until Harry passed away April 20, 1958 at the ranch. She later moved to Sheridan and took care of an old friend Mertie Willey.
    She married George Rudolph in September of 1961 in Sheridan, Wyoming. They lived and worked on several ranches in Montana and Wyoming and then moved to the Trails End where they were caretakers for Manville Kendrick at the Mansion. Later, they retired and lived at 335 N. Custer in Sheridan until George became ill and had to go to Sheridan Manor Nursing Home. Irene could no longer take care of the home and had to sell it and move to Sheridan Square in June of 1999.
    She enjoyed family and friends. She was active in the Methodist Church and enjoyed babysitting.
    Irene is survived by her husband George of Sheridan Manor; two daughters Alice Morris Fleming of Otter, MT, and Addie Goodwin and her husband Ace of Otter; two sons, Willis Powell and his wife Bobbie of Gillette and Lee Powell and his wife Jackie of Decker, MT; one brother LeRoy Decker and his wife Neta of LaClede, Idaho; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Irene is also survived by 3 stepchildren, Marge Johnson and her husband Vince, John and his wife Pat, Jack and two step daughters-in- law, Carol Rudolph of Sheridan and Carol Rudolph of Canada, 6 step grandchildren, and 11 step great grandchildren. She is also survived by some very special friends Michael and Mary Beth Evers and their sons Joseph and Nicholas.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 great-great grandson and one stepson.

Memorials may be made to the Crippled Children’s Fund, the First United Methodist Church Missions Fund, or the charity of one’s choice in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, PO Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801.

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Christina W. Sanders, Sheridan resident passed away on Monday, October 23, 2000 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County at the age of 83. Christian was born on April 15, 1917 in Bear Creek, Montana to Patrick Ernest and Christian Hotchkiss Chesney. She attended grade school at Dietz's #8 and graduated from Sherian High School in 1936. She went to work for TAT Ranch in 1936 for Bill and Luci Leach in Kearney, WY which is now Rafter Y Ranch near Story, WY until 1944. In 1944, she went to Ogden, Utah with 3 of her sisters to work at Hill Field during the war. At the end of the war, she returned to work at the TAT Ranch until she married in 1953. On September 19, 1953 she married John Kimble Sanders and became a home maker. From 1960 to 1978, she was co-owner of Brown Drug with her husband, John. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and had a very special relationship with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her hobbied included reading, golfing, knitting, and cooking.
    She is survived by her children, John S. Sanders and wife, Michele and Lori A. Sanders Alexander and husband, Don; three sisters, Ada Huggins, mary Ellen Goodman, and Norma Eide; brother, Bernard Williams; six grandchildren, Nathan Sanders, Scott Alexander, Wendi Money, Taya Anthony, and Tonya and Tasha McGary; 6 great grandchildren, Tyker McGary, Kaleb Anthony, Kylee and Kaden Olson, and Shae and Taylor Money; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; sisters, Goldie Mavarakis, Agnes Singer, Jean Mock, and Wilma Chesney; brothers, George Williams and Richard Gibbons.
    Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm Thursday, October 26, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Serviced will be 11am Friday, October 27, 2000 at First Congregational Church with Reverend Bob Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Elks Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to Sheridan Rain Kids, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Albert Schutte  -- Age 85 of Sheridan, WY , died Thursday, January 25, 2001, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.  Memorial service will be 10:00am on Saturday (Feb. 10th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Deacon Joseph Kristufek officiating.

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Leta “Lee” Schwerma  Age 49 of Roundup, MT
Died Sunday, October 8, 2000, after a five year battle with cancer
Born May 23, 1951, in Sheridan, WY
Parents - Floyd & Vera (Galbreath) Coates

    Lee worked as a secretary during the years before she met and married John H. Schwerma on June 9, 1984, in Billings, MT.  John was in the military and they lived in Texas and S. Dakota before he retired and they returned to Billings.  They eventually purchased property near Roundup.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and helping John with his flea market business.  She was a member of Bull Mountain Community Church in Roundup.

Preceded in death by parents and two step fathers.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
HUSBAND - John Schwerma, Roundup, MT
SISTERS - Mona Brown, Sheridan, WY
                   Lily Bumbaca, Clearmont, WY
                  Betty Forner, Vancouver, WA
BROTHERS - Les Coates, Hardin, MT
                       George Coates, Rose Prairie, British Columbia
STEP SISTERS - Judy Best Halstead, New Mexico
                             Connie Best Widdison, Gillette, WY
NUMEROUS NIECES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS, AUNTS AND UNCLES

VISITATION WILL BE 5:00PM - 8:00PM ON WEDNESDAY (OCT. 11TH) FROM CREMATION & FUNERAL GALLERY, BILLINGS, MT.
MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE 11:00AM ON SATURDAY FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME, SHERIDAN, WY, WITH PASTOR GARY PEARSON OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT IN MOUNT HOPE CEMETERY, BIG HORN, WY.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.
    Memorials may benefit Leta Schwerma Pulpit Fund at Bull Mountain Community Church, in care of Shining Mountain Christian Ranch, 117 Old Divide Rd., Roundup, MT  59072

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Mildred "Pill" Sandall Scott, 94, of Sheridan passed away Monday, September 25, 2000 at her residence. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 2pm Thursday, September 28, 2000 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Interment will follow in the Dayton Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Chidren's Center, or Tongue River Child's Place in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, PO Box 2007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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John H. Schonenbach             Age 89 of Sheridan, WY
Died Saturday, August 12, 2000, at his Sheridan home
Born June 13, 1911, near Ray N. Dakota
Parents - James and Anna (Sersen) Schonenbach

    He grew up on the family farm near Ray and atteneded country school. He graduated from Wheelock High School. john worked the family farm for several years then after working and leasing several ranches he bought his own near Ashland, Montana. He married Vera Foster on December 9, 1946. They ranched until 1969 when they sold the ranch, retired and moved into Sheridan. John was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, life member of Elks Lodge #520, and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gardening and playing cards.

Preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Vera Schonenbach, Sheridan
SONS - Gene Schonenbach, Parkman
              Ron Schonenbach, Juneau, Alaska
DAUGHTER - Shirley Schonenbach, Wasilla, Alaska
BROTHER - Joe Schonenbach, Ashland, MT
SISTER - Mary Wilson, Portland, OR
4 GRANDCHILDREN
1 GREAT GRANDCHILD

VIGIL SERVICE WILL BE 7PM ON WEDNESDAY (AUGUST 16TH ) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME. FUNERAL LITURGY WILL BE 2PM ON THURSDAY FROM HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH WITH FATHER EUGENE SULLIVAN OFFICIATING. INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN ELKS CEMETERY.

Memorials may benefit Lifelink, Box 2095, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Kathryn Sethne Age 77 of Larslan, MT
Died Saturday, August 26, 2000, at her daughter’s home south of Sheridan, WY
Born September 18, 1922, in Richey, MT
Parents - Ladislav & Hazel (Kerns) Sedlacek

    She grew up and attended school in Richey and then graduating high school in Fairview High School, Fairview, Montana.  She worked at the Richland County Courthouse and as WWII began she and a friend went to work in Portland, OR, as welders in the shipyards.  She returned to Montana and enrolled in the CAdet Nursing Program at Montana State University in Bozeman.  She graduated a Registered Nurse in 1946 and worked at the Frances Mahon Deconess Hospital and also the Moscow, Idaho, hospital.  While at the Glasgow hospital she met Harold Sethne and they were married on October 12, 1947, in Fairview, MT.  They lived on the farm north of Glasgow, MT.  They spent the last 28 winters in Mesa, Arizona, were she enjoyed golfing and volunteered at the Valley Lutheran Hospital and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.  In Larslan, MT, she golfed in the Opheim Women’s League and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Eastern Star.  Her joys were her grandchildren and family as well as gardening and needlework.

Preceded in death by an infant brother and brother Dr. Glen Sedlacek.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
HUSBAND -  Harold Sethne, Larslan, MT
DAUGHTERS - Karen Dean & husband Art of Sheridan, WY
     Janet Gabriel & husband Larne of  Redmond, WA
BROTHER - Ben Sedlacek, Fairview, MT
SISTER - Lucille Collins, Fairview, MT
5 GRANDCHILDREN - Katie Dehn Whitehouse, Kari Dehn
       Amy, Matt & Brynnae’a Gabriel

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE AT FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IN GLASGOW, MONTANA.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

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Frederic Roy Shaver, 86, of Dayton, Wyoming, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan, Wyoming.
    Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Monday August 28, 2000 at Champion Funeral Home with Reverend Doug Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Big Horn, Wyoming. A reception will be held at 4pm Monday, August 28, 2000 in the Dayton Town Hall in Dayton, Wyoming.
    Mr. Shaver was born on December 18, 1913 in Winsted, Connecticut the son of Roy David Shaver and Rachel Anna (Snook) Shaver. He was raised in Connecticut, graduated from high school and attended business college for two years in Hartford, Connecticut.
    Mr. Shaver served in the Army Air Force from January 15, 1943 to February 9, 1946 as a airplane and engine mechanic, during World War II. During his service time he was stationed in Amarillo, Texas; Ypslanti, Michigan; Salina Kansas; as well as casper, Wyoming. Following his discharge and a brief period in Connecticut, he moved to Sheridan, Wyoming in 1948.
    On October 26, 1944 he was united in marriage to Lelia Hopkins in Casper, Wyoming. The couple lived in Sheridan until 1954 then moved to Story, Wyoming until 1959, and then to Big Horn, Wyoming until 1969 when they purchased their home in Dayton, Wyoming. Lelia, his wife of over 48 years, preceded him in death on January 21, 1993. Mr. Shaver was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Donald Shaver and John Shaver both of Connecticut.
    On January 8, 1994, he was united in marriage to Wanda Lee Bartlerr in Sheridan, Wyoming.
    Mr. Shaver worked for Church Beverages in Sheridan for a member of years; the Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Green Construction; a few years for Big C. Service and Supply as a truck driver; and for 25 years fro Wyoming Sawmills, Inc. in many capacities and as night watchman during his final employment with them. He enjoyed fishing in the Big Horn Mountains, gardening, and to see things grow elated his heart. His greatest enjoyment in life was playing cards and spending time with his family. Mr. Shaver was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sheridan, Wyoming.
    Mr. Shaver is survived by his wife Wanda of Dayton, Wyoming, two daughters, Leanna L. Wagner of Columbus, Ohio and Martha M. Prescott of Laytonville, California; his two sons, Pleaman F. Shaver of King George, Virginia and William F. Shaver of Ft. Collins, Colorado; his sister Ruth L. Carruthers of Stormville, new York; along with his 12 grandchildren: Timothy, Tyrie and Tiffany Wagner; Scott and Michael Morton; Jamie and Jessica Prescott; Misti Paul; Pleaman A. "Chip" Shaver; Curtis, joseph and Adam Shaver; and his 8 great grandchildren: Nikita and Isaiah Wagner; Emily and Carl Mathison; Ryan and Kimberly Morton; Victor and Veronica Paul. Also surviving are three step daughters: Pam Smith and Brenda Knudson both of Sheridan, WY and Vicki Bonsall of Louisiana.

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Berdon William Smith            Age 71 of Sheridan, WY
Died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, in the Wyo. Medical Center, Casper, WY
Born November 11, 1928, in Sheridan
Parents - Clarence & Helen (Post) Smith

He grew up and graduated high school in Sheridan.  Graduated from Sheridan College where he was Student Body President.  He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in education.  Berdon enlisted in the Army and served in the occupation of Japan after WWII.  After the service, he returned to Sheridan where he married Vera King on March 20, 1951, in Sheridan.  They moved to Lusk, WY, where he taught math.  The next year they moved to Dayton, WY,  where he taught math in the Tongue River Schools.  Later they moved into Sheridan where he owned and operated Berdon’s TV & Hi-Fi for over twenty years.  Vera died in 1992.  In his early years, Berdon enjoyed motorcycles and the Sturgis Rally.  He also enjoyed Polka music and photography.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - Barry Smith, Salt Lake City, UT
DAUGHTER - Sherri Smith, Cheyenne, WY
BROTHER - Arthur Smith, Sheridan

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE 10:00AM ON SATURDAY (JUNE 24TH) FROM FERRIES FUNERAL HOME WITH BOB WILSON OFFICIATING.
Memorials may benefit the Dog & Cat Shelter, 325 Fort Rd. Sheridan, WY  82801

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Patricia “Pat” Ann Smith, (71), passed away Thursday December 14, 2000 at Sheridan County memorial Hospital.
        Pat was born on August 5, 1929 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania the daughter of Delbert H. and Neila Nelson Pape. The family moved to Sheridan in 1938 wher she attended Linden Grade School and graduated from Sheridan High School. She then went on to Northwestern University and was a member of Alfa Xi Delta, social sorority. She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
       For over twenty years, she was an active member of the Sheridan County Republican Central Committee as committeewomen, Secretary, Vice Chairman  and Chairman. She was privileged to be the first women to hold the position of Chairman and also was an alternate to the National Convention in 1972. Pat also went through the chairs of the Wyoming Federation of Republican Women and became President of the organization in 1973. She was a delegate to their national conventions in 1972 and 1973. She was listed in “ Who’s Who in American Politics” and “Who’s Who of American Women”. In later years she became interested in family genealogy and wrote a book entitled “Our Part of the Hon  Family”. She also helped with two other books on the family genealogy.
       Preceding Pat in death include her son, Steven Nelson Smith, her sister Mary Jane Maury and her parents.  Survivors include two sons, Thomas A. Smith of Sheridan, Wyoming and David M. Smith of Los Angeles, California.
        Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday December 18, 2000 at Saint Peter Episcopal Church with Reverend Ray Clark and Reverend David Duprey officiating. Interment will follow in the Elk Cemetery of Sheridan, Wyoming. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
        Memorial can be made to the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library In care of Kay Roush at First Federal Savings and Loan, 46 W. Brundage, Sheridan  Wyoming 82801.

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Ada A. Snedden          Age 86 of Sheridan, WY
Died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at the home of her son in Sheridan
Born August 14, 1913, in Johnstown, Colorado
Parents - Earl & Elizabeth (Wailes) Tromble

    She grew up on a wheat farm near Johnstown and graduated from Johnstown High School in 1932.  She worked at the telephone company and later the post office.  She married Harold Snedden on June 18, 1942, in Johnstown.  During Harold service in WWII she lived in Boise, ID and Lordsburg, NM.  After the war, they lived in Illinois, Cheyenne, WY, Grand Junction, CO,  and Massachusetts before coming to Sheridan in 1966.  Ada was a devout Christian and worked hard in every church of which she was a member.  She was a Scout leader, Rainbow Girl Advisor,  a member of Grand Cross of Color, Order of Eastern Star, the Garden Club, PEO, Sheridan Women’s Club, and First Presbyterian Church.  She volunteered many hours at the VA. Medical and Memorial Hospital.  Ada loved life and the arts.  She was an award winning photographer.  She was a seamstress and did all kinds of craft work.  She loved flowers, gardening and being a hostess.

Preceded in death by her parents, one sister and her husband of 55 years in 1997.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
DAUGHTER - Margie Elkins and husband Art, Sheridan
GRANDCHILDREN - Jeni and Justin Elkins

Memorials may benefit the Hospice of the Big Horns or First Presbyterian Church.

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Cleo V. Stewart Age 78 of Moorcroft, WY, a former Sheridan, WY resident
Died Friday, December 22, 2000, near Sundance, WY at the home of her son.
Born May 26, 1922, in Hulett, WY
Parents - James & Ida (Richey) Roberts

    She grew up and attended schools in Hulett.  Cleo married Ralph Stewart on October 7, 1939, in Sundance, WY.  They lived in Chamberlain , S. Dakota, until they came to Sheridan in 1975.  Ralph died in 1991.  Cleo spent the last five years near family in Moorcroft.  She enjoyed traveling, gardening and handwork.  Cleo loved serving the Christians and being with her family especially the grandchildren.  She was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by 5 brothers, 4 sisters and one son Roe M. Stewart.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - Ralph Stewart, Lehigh Acres, FL
   Chap Stewart, Moorcroft, WY
   Fred Stewart, Sundance, WY
   Gale Stewart Moorcroft, WY
   Gen Stewart, Battle Ground, WA
   Mathew Stewart, Moorcroft, WY
DAUGHTERS - Fawn Swaney, Sheridan
     Ian Laumbach, Sheridan
     Mona Schoenfelder, Sheridan
     Fonda Wendling, Moorcroft, WY
     Helen Massie, Roset, WY
     Robin Lindberg, Moorcroft, WY
     Rosie Waliezer, Moorcroft, WY
BROTHERS - David Roberts, Carlisle, WY
     James Roberts, Chamberlain, SD
SISTER - Sally Daniels, Spearfish, SD
NUMEROUS GRAND & GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
ONE GREAT GREAT GRANDSON

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 1:00PM ON WEDNESDAY (DEC. 27TH) FROM THE OLD APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH WITH RICK BELD OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME, SHERIDAN, WY

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Patrick Douglas Sullivan, of Sheridan passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at the age of 50. Pat was born to Beverly Ann Shane and James Emmett in Evanston, Illinois on November 14, 1950. Pat served in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1977. Pat enjoyed music, reading, and spending time with his friends, especially down at Sutton's Tavern. Pat is survived by his mother, Beverly Sullivan of Gainesville, Florida; his two brothers, Daniel Sullivan of Scottsdale, Arizona and Timothy Sullivan of Laguna Hills, California; and other relatives and friends who will miss him. Cremation has taken place and memorial services with military honors will be held in Gainesville, Florida later this week. Pat's cremains will be placed next to his father. Memorials may be made to the Holy Name Thrift Shop in Pat's name in care of Delphine Toner at First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Loretta Sweetman        Age 59 of Sheridan,WY
Died Monday, January 8, 2001, in Deaconess Medical Center, Billings, MT
Born September 27, 1941, in Niagra Falls, NY
Parents - Vincent and Loretta (Williams) Leone

    She grew up and graduated high school in up state New York. Loretta graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Masters Degree in Social Work. She came to Sheridan in 1980 to work at the V.A. Medical Center as a Medical Social Worker. She also taught assertiveness training courses at Sheridan College. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Sheridan Business Women, People for Human Rights and served on the board of the Senior Center. Loretta helped in the early days of the organization of Hospice of the Big Horns. She was a liason between the V.A. Medical Center and the Sheridan Community. She enjoyed ceramics, reading and traveling.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
DAUGHTERS - Mary Giuffrida, Beaverton, OR
                          Loretta Ziminski, Churchville, NY
                         Georgette Reed, Tulsa, OK
HER SIGNIGICANT OTHER - Lee Voight, Jr. Sheridan
SISTER - Suzanne George, Walnut Creek, CA
5 GRANDCHILDREN

VIGIL SERVICE WILL BE 7PM ON THURSDAY (JAN. 11TH) FROM CHAMPION FERRIS FUNERAL HOME, 244 SOUTH BROOKS STREET WITH DEACON JOSEPH KRISTUFEK OFFICIATING. FUNERAL LITURGY WILL BE 10AM ON FRIDAY FROM HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH WITH MONSIGNOR EUGENE SULLIVAN OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL BE IN DUNKIRK, NY. ARRANGEMENT WITH CHAMPION FERRIS FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may benefit Hospice of the Big Horns, Box 6242, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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Mary Pitet Tennell,57, of Sheridan, passed away at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County, on August 12, 2000, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
    Mary was born to Monica Margaret Noonan and Dr. Marcel Rene Pitet on October 1, 1942 in Sheridan, Wyoming. She attended Holy Name School, Little Flower School, Billings, and graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School in 1960. After High School, she received training in the Radiology Department at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, and became an X-Ray Technician. She worked as an X-Ray Technician in the Las Vegas, Nevada area for 36 years. on May 7, 1987, she married Wayne Tennell in Las Vegas. She enjoyed making ceramics, traveling, dancing and camping with Wayne and her family. Mary had a special fondness for animals and loved her horses and her dogs. She was the biggest fan of her daughter, Michelle, and attended stock dog trials with her throughout the Rockies. She also enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren.
    Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Marie Kozak. She is survived be her husband Wayne and their children, Anna Pugleise and her husband Louis of Phoenix, AZ, Michelle Pollan Martinez of Kaycee, Wy, Lisa Martinez Sheely and her husband Corey, of Wooster, OH, Paul Martinez of Seattle, WA, Wayne Tennell Jr. and Jimmy Tennell, both of Las Vegas, Cheryl Peterson and her husband Pete, of Minot, ND, and Bobby a nd Tina Martinez, both of Las Vegas; her brothers, Mickey Pitet and Larry Pitet of Sheridan, Roger Pitet of Billings, her sister Michelle Rosenthal and her husband Frank of Sheridan, and Patrick Pitet and his wife Lynn, of Cody, WY; her grandchildren, Courtney and Lexie Sheely, Little Lou, Michael and Anthony Pugleise, Andy and Christie Peterson, Jared Tennell, and Brandon and Travis Tennell; her cousins, Richard L. and wife Jeri Hlousek, of Sheridan, Patricia Noonan, Tommy Noonan and wife Eileen, Ellen Gerdom and her husband Dewey of Casper, and Dennis Noonan and wife Betty of Ft. Collins, CO. Mary is also survived by her two best friends Andrea Long of Billings and Betty Thompson of Roseglen, Texas.
    Memorials in Mary's memory may be made to the Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Foundation, P.O. Box 391, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Dixie Christine Nicholas Torok, 40, of Sheridan passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings after a courageous four year battle against cancer. She was born January 1, 1960 in Miller, South Dakota to Roger Paine and Earline Albright Nicholas.
    On April 8, 1989 she married Les Torok in Tucson, Arizonia. Dixie resided most of her life in Sheridan. In her role as the Chairman of the Sheridan Breast and Cervical Cancer Coalition, she helped many local women through their own struggle with cancer. She loved books, theatre, traveling, and spending time with her family. She majored in English and Theater and received her teaching credentials at the University of Wyoming. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
    She is survived by her husband, Leslie William Torok; two sons, Samuel Nicholas (10 years), and William Laszlo (5 years); daughter, Susannah (7 years), all of Sheridan; her parents, Roger and Linda Nicholas of Sheridan and Earline and Bill Garrett of Gillette;  three brothers, Rocky Nicholas and wife, Skyle of Pierre, South Dakota, Don Nicholas of Florence, Colorado, and Ted Nicholas of Sheridan; three sisters, Cynthia Herigold and husband, Fred of Encinitas, California, Mary Jane Miller of Silver City, Nevada and Rose Reeves of Albequerque, New Mexico; her grandmother, Florence Nicholas of Miller, South Dakota; and nieces and nephews, Cody, Patrecia, jessica, Winter, Fred, Aimee, Laura, Jennifer, Erin, Timothy, and Molly. She was loved by and impacted the lives of many friends and family around the world.
    Memorial Services will be 2pm, Saturday October 21, 2000 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Nelson officiating. Interment will take place in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery followed by a reception at the Trinity Luthern Church Fellowship Hall. memorails may be made to Sheridan Breast and Cervical Cancer Colaition in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Marvin Turner, 76, of Sheridan passed away Thursday, November 9, 2000 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan Co. He was born September 25, 1924 in Hardin, Montana to Marvin and Eldora Foster Turner.
    He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. from 1942 to 1945 and was in combat in WWII from 1943 to 1945. On September 5, 1947 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Constance Stanton in Lodge Grass, Montana. He moved his family to Sheridan from Hardin, Montana in 1950. His wife Charlotte preceded him in death on July 5, 1993.
    Marvin worked as a real estate developer and a mason. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing the stockmarket, and had a member of Holy Name Catholic Chirch and Bricklayers Union. On June 23, 1994 he married Virginia Jensen in Sheridan.
    Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two daughters, Rhonda Burkhart and husband, Bruce of Sheridan, and Connie Bosley and husband, John of Sheridan; brother Raymond Turner of Hardin, Montana; sister, Maxine Warp of Big Timber, Montana; seven grandchildren, Michael and his wife, Denise, Nicole, Tia, and Sierra Bosley and Gregory and fiancee, Melissa Wardlaw, Daniel, and Jennifer Burkhart; and four stepchildren, Harold Jr., Shawn, and Michael Jensen, and Valene Goff. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Turner and sister, Emma Benson.
    Vigil services will be 7pm Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be 10am Wedensday, November 15, 2000 at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ron Stolois officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may benefit Holy Name Pastrol Center or Council of Catholic Women in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Band, PO Box 2007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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Marie Vedova  -- Age 96 of Sheridan, WY , died Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in her daughters home in Sheridan.  Vigil service will be 7:00pm on Thursday (Feb. 8th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00am on Friday from Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Cliff Jacobson officiating.  Interment in Little Big Horn Battlefield National Cemetery, Crow Agency, MT.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

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Albert W. Vinke         Age 78 of Sheridan, WY
Died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born August 26, 1921, in Chicago, IL
Parents - Albert, Jr. & Gertrude (Scholl) Vinke

He grew up and graduated high school in Chicago.  He worked at various jobs and in the shipyard for a time in Chicago before moving to Sheridan in 1947.  Married Juanita Roush on April 28, 1948, in Sheridan.  He worked as a carpenter and brick layer for many years and later was a bartender at the Elks Lodge and the Eagles Lodge.  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, music and playing the accordion.  Albert was an avid sports fan and loved the Chicago Bears.  He was a life member of Elks Lodge #520 and a member of Big Horn Mtn. Eagles.

Preceded in death by his brother, parents and one grandson, Chris
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - Durwin Vinke, St. Louis, MO
DAUGHTERS - Cheryl Robertson, Hayword, CA
                   Lynette Vinke, Sheridan
                   Marla Vinke, Sheridan
                   Rhonda Hoyt, Sheridan
SISTERS - Violet Frigo, Sheridan
               Anne Mossberg, Homewood, IL
               Margaret Trentacosti, Sheridan
               Lorraine Scobee, Spearfish, SD
5 GRANDCHILDREN
4 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

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Fay Vollbrecht          Age 93 of Sheridan, WY
Died Saturday, April 8, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born November 18, 1906, in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Parents - Mischa & Esther Brusin

She grew up and graduated high school in Duluth, MN.  Fay attended Duluth State Teachers College and then attended the University of Minnesota for one year in special education.  She moved to Sheridan in 1929 to work at the V.A. Medical Center.  She married Richard Vollbrecht in 1939 in Miles City, MT.  They lived in Sheridan and she continued working at the V.A. as a Manual Arts Therapist until she retired in 1967.  Richard died in 1959.  She taught special education for one year at Hill School after her retirement.  She remained active doing crafts and was a member of the Threaders craft group.

Preceded in death by one brother Beryl and two sisters Rose and Miriam.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
DAUGHTERS - Joan Ligocki, Sheridan
                   Maria Diefenderfer, Denver, CO
SISTER - Rena Klatzky, Lansing, MI
THREE GRANDSONS

Memorials may benefit the Animal Shelter, 325 Fort Rd. Sheridan, WY  82801

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Alma Marie Wallace 1912  -  2000

Alma Marie Wallace, age 87 of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, May 26, 2000, in Sheridan Manor.  Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at a later date.  Arrangements are with Ferries Funeral Home.

Alma was born June 14, 1912, to Peter & Barbara (Billek) Kohlruss in Saskatchewan, Canada.  She immigrated to the United States as a child with her family where they homesteaded near Gillette, WY.  Later the family moved to Acme, WY, then into Sheridan.  She graduated from Holy Name School, Sheridan High School and Heinmans College in Sheridan.  Alma married Herschel Wallace in August, 1941, in Hardin, Montana.  She worked at Hospital Pharmacy and the Mills Company.  She and her husband purchased the Karmelkorn Shop.  In 1948, they built and operated “Hersch’s” Drive In Restaurant until 1966.  She returned to the Mills Company and worked until she retired in 1978.  She had a great love for her family and grandchildren.

Mr. Wallace died in 1977.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother Edward.

She is survived by her daughter Norma Aguilar and husband Max of Sheridan, sisters Bertha Buckley of Sheridan and Lenora Kohlruss of Lander, WY; grandchildren Wayne Walker, Marla Garriffa, Sue Bremkamp and husband Jim, David Walker, Ronald Walker and wife Chery, all of Sheridan; seven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren and several nephews.

Memorials may benefit the Alzheimer's Foundation, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Everett L. Watts, age 88 of Riverton, WY
Died Sunday, August 27, 2000, in Riverton Memorial Hospital
Born July 29, 1912, in Anacortes, Washington
Parents - Cammie and Etta (Forman) Watts

    The family moved to Sheridan when he was a young boy and he attended schools in Sheridan. Everett married Florence Lucile Hublitz on May 2, 1939, in Hardin, MT. During W.W.II , he served in the U.S. Army in the Europe and Theatre of Operations. He returned to Sheridan after the war. The couple moved to Riverton in 1957 where he worked as a truck driver and for Wind River Ready Mix for many years. He was a 40 year member of the V.F.W. Post #3628 in Riverton. He enjoyed camping and fishing. They enjoyed spending several winters in Nevada and Arizona.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Florence Watts, Riverton, WY
SEVERAL COUSINS

VIEWING WILL BE 9AM UNTIL 1PM ON WEDNESDAY (AUG 30TH) FROM FERRIS FUNERAL HOME. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE 2PM ON WEDNESDAY IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY WITH THE REV. JOSEPH KEYS OFFICIATING. ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

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Henry "Hank" While      age 58 of Sheridan, WY
Died Tuesday October 10, 2000 at his home, 1155 Gladstone
Born May 10, 1942, In Hanna Wyoming
Parents - John and Janet "Jessie" (Tennant) While

    He graduated from Hanna-Elk Mtn. High School. He was employed by the Rose Bud Coal Co. in Hanna and worked there for 18 years. He married Mary Shurter on September 28, 1974 in Hanna, Wyoming.
    He had management positions at Hanna Automotive and Elk Mtn. Conoco and Rose Bud Coal Co. for many years. He worked at the West Park Mobile Home Community in Sheridan for several years after moving here. He retired and they moved to Sheridan in August of 1993. Hank loved spending time with his family and friends, he also loved hunting, fishing and all sports and was on the Hanna City Basketball team and also refereed basketball.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
Wife - Mary of Sheridan
Daughters - Shauna, Mrs. Frank Trujillo of Sheridan, Wyoming
Brothers - John and Don WHite of Laramie, Wyoming
Sisters - Joyce McCartney of Hanna, Wyoming, Edna Lacy of Chesapeak, Virginia, and Violet Roop of Laramie, Wyoming.
One Granddaughter - Kayla Trujillo

    Funeral Service will be Friday October 13, 2000 at 1pm from at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hanna, Wyoming with Rev. William Heine officiating.
    FERRIS FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.

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Life long Sheridan resident, Alberta "Susian" Wondra, 75, passed away on December 2, 2000, at Westview Health Care Center.
    On October 25, 1925, Susian was born to Mabel (McCuen) and Albert "Pot" Goodmay in Sheridan, Wyoming. On December 5, 1946, she married William Wondra in Hardin, Montana.
     In her earlier years, she enjoyed camping in the Big Horns with her family and friends. Her genuine love for people involved her inactivities helping others. She acquired thousands of hours of volunteer work at hte VA Hospital in Sheridan and had many years of active membership int he Dayton Benefit Club. She not only surrounded herself with her immediate family, but embraced many others throughout her life. She had a great love for animals, especially her dogs and stray cats from around the neighborhood. Her door "was always open and there was always room for one more."
    She was preceded in death be her husband, William F. Wondra; her parents, Pot and Mabel Goodmay and her brother James Goodmay. She is survived by two daughtes, Linda Kinter and Penny Wondra of Sheridan; two sons, Al Yalowizer of Sheridan and Bill "BG" Wondra of dayton; three grandchildren, Jamie Berg of Sheridan, Fred Kinter of Malden, Washington and Chris Kinter of Seattle, Washington and one great grand child, Sydney Kaupang of Sheridan.
    A memorial service is scheduled for Wedensday, December 6, 2000, 10am, at Kane Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Logan officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the Dog and Cat Shelter of the Homeless Shelter, care of kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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Norma Rozella Wren,  of Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at the Memorial Hospital of Sheridan, at the age of 90.

Norma was born on January 1, 1910, in Custer, South Dakota, to James Vincent and Hazel Snider McGovern. At the age of 2 years, they moved to Big Horn, Wyoming where she lived all her school years, graduating from Sheridan High School and taking postgraduate classes for two years, receiving her teaching certificate. She taught at Red Butte, Kleenburn, and Ranchester schools before marrying George Wren on June 18, 1933 in Sheridan. They had one son, George Edward.

At the start of World War II, they moved to California where they stayed for 12 years. Due to her health, they came back and along with her mother and father, they bought and operated the Little Horn Trading Company in Wyola, Montana. After selling the store, they moved to Sheridan, where she has lived since her death.

Preceding Norma in death are her parents; her husband George; and two sisters, Connie Coast and  Letha Mae McGovern; and brother Harold McGovern.

Survivors include her son George Edward Wren of Dallas, Texas; her sister Darlene Hollingsworth of Sheridan; three grandchildren, Mark, Jeffrey, and Robert Wren; 4 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

 Reverend David Duprey officiating.

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Ida Wright, lifelong Sheridan resident, died on September 18, 2000 after a long illness. She will be missed by many.
    Ida Alice Wright was born on March 9, 1916 in York, Nebraska to Clara and Charles W. "Doc" Edmunds. The family later moved to the Sheridan area where Ida resided the rest of her life.
    Ida attended Sheridan schools and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1934. Ida married William Denver Wright on May 13, 1936 in Rock Springs, WY where they lived until moving their family to Sheridan. Bill Wright died on May 19, 1969.
    Besides raising her family, Ida was employed in Sheridan for Sheridan Printing, for Farmer's Co-op and also worked for many years in local insurance offices and accounting firms.
    Upon retirement, Ida took the opportunity to do some traveling with friends. She especially enjoyed her trips to Hawaii, and an exciting excursion to Spain. The Big Horn mountains were a favorite place of Ida's, she loved spending time at her cabin both in the summer and the winter. She enjoyed snow machining, entertaining friends and family at the cabin, and long walks in the mountains. Ida also enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle and was active in several card groups during her retirement years. Ida was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the First Christian Church.
    Ida was preceded in death by her husband William D. Wright in 1969 and her sister Willa York in 1978. She is survived by her children Richard E. Wright, C. Thomas Wright, William D. Wright and Mary A. Hamilton all of Sheridan. She is also survived by a niece Sara York Kenny of Nebraska and a nephew Marcus York of Sheridan. Ida enjoyed her 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
    Memorial services will be held at Champion Funeral Home on September 22, 2000 at 10am with Reverend Doug Goodwin officiating.
    Memorials may be sent in her name to Sheridan County CASA at P.O. Box 6022, Sheridan, Wyoming in care of Pam Emerson.

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Justine Wright Age 97 of Sheridan, WY
Died Thursday, September 7, 2000, in Sheridan Manor
Born May 4, 1903, in Coshocton, Ohio
Parents - Jason "Jay" and Tally (Lacey) Abbott

    She grew up and attended schools Coshocton. She worked at Ransom's Dept. Store and J.C. Penney for many years in Coshocton. She was married to Carl S. McKenzie, Harold Rucker and C.R. "Pete" Wright all of whom preceded her in death. Following here marriage to C.R. Wright on June 6, 1949, she moved to Kingman, Arizona, where she lived until 1989 when she moved to Sheridan to live with her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Ester McKenzie. She visited Kingman each year as long as she was able. Justine was a member of Eastern Star, Mohave County Arizona Historical Society and St. John's United Methodist Church in Kingman. She enjoyed baking and made untold numbers of cookies and cakes.

Preceded in death by brother Zara "Bud" Abbott, sister Blanche Abbott and grandson Michael McKenzie.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - Roger McKenzie, Sheridan
STEPSON - Carl Wright, Kingman, AZ
STEP DAUGHTER - Edna Williams, Ft. Worth, TX
5 GRANDCHILDREN
9 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE 1PM.ON MONDAY (SEPT. 11TH) FROM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WITH PASTOR DOUG MELIUS OFFICIATING INTERMENT OF CREMAINS IN KINGMAN, AZ.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIS FUNERAL HOME.

 Memorials may benefit St. John's united Methodist Church, Kingman, AZ or the Senior Citizen's Center, Sheridan, WY.

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Claire L. Yorks Age 82     of Sheridan, WY
Died Saturday, September 9, 2000, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born July 21, 1918, in Sheridan, WY
Parents - LeRoy & Mildred (Nietmann) Calkins

    Claire grew up and graduated from high school in Sheridan.  She moved to Seattle, WA, and worked building aircraft at Boeing during W.W.II.  In Seattle, she met Samuel Yorks and they were married in Portland, OR, on April 29, 1944.  After the war, they lived in Seattle where she worked as a secretary.  Later they moved to Portland and Claire attended Portland State University and graduated with a degree in Social Work.  After graduating, she went to work for the State of Oregon were she worked hard to help the disadvantage.  Because of her hard work, she received glowing letters of appreciation from the State administrators for her tireless efforts.  She retired in 1982 and then in 1984 they moved to Sheridan.  Sam died in 1996.  As a member of the Literacy Volunteers, Hospital Aux. and the Animal Shelter Board, she continued her care for people and animals.  She was also a member of the Am. Assoc. of University Women, Civic Theatre Guild, Carriage House Aux., & the Creative Fiber Guild.  Claire enjoyed the outdoors camping, fishing, hiking and snow machining.  She also enjoyed sewing, needlework & stain glass work.  She loved traveling and caring for animals especially her cats.

Preceded in death by one sister Laura Pelesky.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SISTER - Henrietta Songer, Sheridan
BROTHER - James Calkins, Homer, Alaska
NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS

    MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE 10:00AM ON WEDNESDAY (SEPT. 20TH) FROM TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH WITH THE REV. RONALD NELSON OFFICIATING. ARRANGEMENTS WITH FERRIES FUNERAL HOME.

    Memorials may benefit the Animal Shelter, YMCA, or the Senior Citizen’s Center, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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