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Mrs. Alderson was born on July 2, 1914, in Kirby, Montana, to William and Lena (Barton) Ferguson.  Her early schooling was in Kirby, she graduated from Sheridan High School, and received her nursing degree from Sheridan College.  Ruth served in the U.S. Navy WAVEs during World War II.  In August of 1946, Ruth married William Alderson in Forsyth, Montana.  She worked very hard as a homemaker, raising four children, and also worked at the V.A. Medical Center for eight years as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She was also a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

Mrs. Alderson was preceded in death by her husband William in 1972, her parents, and five brothers.  Survivors include her two daughters, Sara Alderson of Billings, Montana, and Suzanne Grant and husband Frank of Ordway, Colorado; her two sons, William of Sheridan and Thomas of Wyarno; her six grandchildren, Grace Alderson, Tommy Alderson, Walter Alderson, Jay Grant, Billy Grant, and Katy Grant; and her sister Helen Bohner of Lucerne Valley, California.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2001, at St. Peters’ Episcopal Church, with the Reverends David Duprey and Ray Clark co-officiating.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church or the donor’s choice in care of Kim Neperud or Elizabeth Thompkins, Sheridan State Bank, 29 North Gould Street, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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    She grew up and graduating his school in Illinois.  She graduated from Augusta College.  She married Arthur Bohman in Illinois.  Helen taught first grade for thirty years in Moline, Illinois.  Mr. Bohman died in 1979.  In 1980, she came to Sheridan to live with her niece, Joyce Sterkel.  Helen's faith in God was very important to her.  She was an accomplished artist and also enjoyed reading and writing.  She was a member of the Illinois Retired Teacher's Association.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
NIECE - Joyce Sterkel,  Eureka, MT
SEVERAL OTHER NIECES AND NEPHEWS

Funeral services and burial will be in Orion, Illinois.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home, Sheridan

Memorials may benefit the Illinois Retired Teacher's Assoc., Springfield, IL

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Mr. Bradley was a member of the VFW in Corona, New Mexico, and lived in the Corona and Carrizozo area for many years.  He was a very loving father and will be missed by those who knew and loved him.  A visitation was held from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2001, at the Harris-Hanlon Chapel in Mountainair, New Mexico.  Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2001, at the First Assembly of God in Mountainair, New Mexico, with the Reverend James Pinckard officiating.  Burial was in the Corona Cemetery in Corona, New Mexico.  Kane Funeral Home handled the local arrangements, and Harris-Hanlon Mortuary handled the arrangements in New Mexico.

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Dr. Browning was born on October 1, 1923, in Port St. Joe, Florida, to William J. II and Rebecca M. (Barnes) Browning.  After graduating from Merchantville High School in 1941, he continued his education at Colgate University and graduated in 1943, eventually earning his degree in Medicine from Jefferson Medical College in 1947.  On October 8, 1947, he married Eileen McGoldrick in Merchantville, New Jersey.  Dr. Browning interned at Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, in 1947.  On August 19, 1948, he joined the U.S. Navy as a Physician, and served his country until August 18, 1951.  After leaving the military, Dr. Browning worked in Family Practice from 1951 through 1974 in Merchantville, New Jersey.  He moved his practice to Story, Wyoming, in 1974, and continued it until 1976, when he became a staff physician at the V.A. Medical Center in Sheridan, Wyoming.  Dr. Browning retired from the V.A. Medical Center in 1987as the acting Chief of Medicine.  He also served on the Story-Banner Ambulance crew, and was a co-founder of the Sheridan Hospice program.  Since his retirement, his greatest interests were genealogy and travel.  Dr. Browning was a member of the Elks Lodge #520, the Pennsauken New Jersey Lion’s Club from 1953 to 1974, acting as President in 1961 and 1962, a member of the Story Lion’s Club since 1974, acting as President in 1980 and acting as District Governor 15A in 1981 and 1982.

Dr. Browning  was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife Eileen of Story, Wyoming; his daughter Lyn L. Dubeck and husband Paul of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; his son W. Laurence Browning and wife Terri of Forked River, New Jersey; his grandson Kristoffer Browning; his granddaughters Kelly Lyn Browning and Lauren H. Dubeck; his brother, Kempton B. Browning and wife Elizabeth of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and his sister Audrey Haig and husband Dr. William of Long Beach Island, New Jersey.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home with the Reverend Ray Clark officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sheridan Elks Cemetery.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming Lion’s Foundation, in care of Lion Harold Andreason, P.O. Box 204, Story, WY 82842.

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    She grew up in South Dakota and New Hampshire before moving to Sheridan in 1933.  She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1941.  She worked as a telephone operator for American Telephone and Telegraph in Sheridan during WWII, spending six months as an operator in Arizona before returning to Sheridan.  She married Thomas Earle Buchanan in Billings, Montana, on May 25, 1945, and they had two children.  She was involved in all of her family's activities and served as a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader for many years.  She loved classical music and was an accomplished pianist.  She was an amateur botanist and loved the Big Horn Mountains where she spent many hours bird watching and identifying wildflowers.  She enjoyed fishing and camping in the Big Horns as well as reading, china-painting, oil painting and ceramics.  She delivered "Meals on Wheels" for several years and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Cheery Chicks Homemakers Club.

    Mary Gray is survived by her husband Earle, son Ted of Gillette, WY, daughter Nancy Talbott of Gillette, WY, brother Walter Vernon "Bill" Lane of Missoula, MT and five grandchildren.

    Funeral service will be 10:00am on Thursday (Nov. 1st) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Interment in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Masonic #43 section.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the Shrine Crippled Children Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Mr. Bucher was born May 27, 1919 in Alva, WY to Ivan and Nina (McAmis) Bucher.  He grew up and attended schools in Hulett, WY and Belle Fourche, S.D. graduating from Belle Fourche High School in 1938.

He owned and operated service stations in Hulett, Sundance, Newcastle, Greybull before moving to Dayton where he owned and operated a service station and campground.  Mr. Bucher then moved to Sheridan where he owned the Gulf station and delivered mail to Parkman and Pass Creek before retiring.  He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Hulett, WY.

Mr. Bucher married Eileen Hauber Jan. 5, 1941 in Broadus, MT.  Mrs. Bucher died in 1983.  He married Helen Jervis in November of 1983 in Casper, WY.

Mr. Bucher was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.

He is survived by his wife, Helen, of Casper, two daughters, Lydia Ann Roloff of Richmond, VA, and Diana Lynn Stevenson of Sheridan, WY; one brother, Dean Bucher of Aladdin, WY; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM Saturday December 29, 2001 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Services for Mr. Bucher will be 11:00 AM Monday, December 31, 2001 at the 1st Baptist Church, Hulett, WY with the Rev. Jeff Dilks officiating.  Burial will be in the Hulett Cemetery, Hulett.

Memorials for Mr. Bucher may be made to the 1st Baptist Church, Hulett, WY or the charity of the donor's choice, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Sheridan.

Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

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Rose was born on October 30, 1912, in Sorbo f Basil, Italy, to Graziano Antonio and Mary (Canino) Capillupo.  She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Miss Capillupo is survived by her four sisters Nina Ostrander of Beaufort, South Carolina, Conjetta Capillupo and Catherine Smith of Sheridan, and Mary Evelyn Edwards of Gillette.  She is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews and 16 great-nieces and great-nephews.

A viewing will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home on Thursday, November 8, 2001, and graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2001, in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Rose’s name to the Holy Name School Foundation in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801.

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Mrs. Channel was born May 29, 1917, in Wyola, Montana, to Carl and Halie (Gilman) Riplett.  On September 25, 1936, in Sheridan, Wyoming, Bessie married Ernest Channel.  She worked very hard as a homemaker, and raised seven children.

Bessie loved to crochet and sew.  She was very active in church, and taught Sunday School for many years.  Bessie also served as local, State and District President of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union for some time.

Mrs. Channel was preceded in death by her husband Ernest, her parents, her son Albert Channel, her daughter Byrlla Myhre, her sister Esther Hunche, and her brothers Clyde, Howard and Richard Riplett.  Survivors include her two daughters, Kathy Kuchera of Cheyenne and Ellie Horsley of Sheridan; her three sons, Kenneth, Bud and Justin “Skip” Channel, all of Sheridan; twenty grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; her brother Kenneth Riplett of New Hyde Park, New York; and her sister Blanche Rutz of Great Falls, Montana.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home, with the Reverend Arthur Maendl officiating.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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    Mike  was born on October 6, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to James and Dorothy (Felix) Crilly.  After high school, he attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming.  Mike married Barbara Fowler on September 2, 1972. He taught business education in Montana and Wyoming schools, and for the remainder of his professional career, he was the personnel manager for Decker Coal.  He enjoyed golfing, boating, four-wheeling, and all sports, especially coaching young people in football and basketball, and  was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church. Mike’s most treasured love was his family.

    He  was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife Barbara of Sheridan, Wyoming; his daughter Kimberly Crilly of Phoenix, Arizona; his son Scott Crilly of Laramie, Wyoming; his two brothers, James Crilly of Norfolk, Nebraska, and Timothy Crilly of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and his sister Mary Liz Gale of Sheridan, Wyoming.

    Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2001, at Holy Name Catholic Church with Monsignor Eugene Sullivan officiating.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

    Memorials may be made to the Mike Crilly Memorial Fund, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.  The funds raised will be donated to various charities that Mike was fond of.

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    She grew up and attended schools in Illinois.  Carla came to Sheridan in 1996.  She worked at the Trails End Restaurant for a few years.  She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, listening to music and playing video games.

She was preceded in death by her sister Crystal Lynn Shoultz
SURVIVING RELATIVES
COMPANION - Butch Hall, Sheridan
DAUGHTER - Katrina Ruthann Hall, Sheridan
MOTHER - Janice Burke, Sheridan
FATHER & STEP MOTHER - John & Marilyn Durst, Branson, MO
BROTHERS - Leslie "Bubby" Young, Sheridan
GRANDMOTHER - Kathleen Shoultz, Sheridan
GREAT GRANDMOTHER - Ruth Tarrant, Granite City, IL
NUMEROUS AUNTS, UNCLES AND COUSINS

    Viewing will be from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Wednesday (Nov. 28th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:00am on Thursday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Wilbur Holz officiating.  Cremation will follow the service with interment of cremains in the family plot in Illinois.

    Memorials may benefit the American Cancer Society. Memorial service will be 10:00am on Thursday (Nov. 29th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Wilbur Holz officiating.  Interment of cremains will be in Illinois.

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    Mrs. Ellenwood was born in Portland Oregon, on October 3, 1912 to George J. and Katherine (Wagner) Lenz. She spent part of her childhood in Riverton, WY and then in the Clearmont area with her parents on farms.

    She married Charles Ellenwood in Hardin, MT and they lived and farmed in the Clear Creek valley before moving to Clearmont. She moved to Sheridan in 1989. Mrs. Ellenwood was a memeber of the Immanuel Luthern Church in Sheridan.

    Mrs. Ellenwood was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, and one sister. She is survived by a son, Willian (Bill) Mueller and wife Kay, of Roseville, CA; a daughter, Judith Baumgartner and husband Larry, of Sheridan, WY; a brother, Richard (Dick) Lenz and wife Lone, of Sheridan, WY; a sister, Helen Kaiser and husband Ralph of Buffalo, WY; 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

    Funeral Services for Mrs. Ellenwood will be held at 10am Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at the Immanuel Luthern Church in Sheridan with Pastor Kirk Peters officiating. Burial will be in the Elks Section of Sheridan Municipal Cemetary.

    Memorials in memory of Mrs. Ellenwood may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of hte donor's choice, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Sheridan. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

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Sonny George was born on December 27, 1950, in Buffalo, Wyoming, to Lester and Genevieve (Bugher) George.  Sonny owned the salvage yard in Ucross for 35 years.  His main interests were his salvage yard, his miniature goats, and his dogs.  He loved his companion’s children, his nieces and his nephews, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting, and visiting with his many friends and customers at the junk yard.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, two brothers, Edward Dale George and Charles Andrew George, his niece Heather M. George, and his brother-in-law Milton L. “Mickey” Straight.  He is survived by his long-time companion Sue Cournaya of Sheridan; his brother James Patrick George; his six sisters, Beverly Ann Straight of Clearmont, Nellie George and husband Rick Johnson of Clearmont, Mary George of Sheridan, Tammie George of Clearmont, Ginger Horton-Ferguson of Sheridan, Lynn Johnson of Rock Springs, Wyoming, and Leslie George of Sheridan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home.  Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home with Joe Jarvis officiating.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Southeast Sheridan First Response BMT Fund of Clearmont in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801.

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    The family traveled around quite a few years before they settled near Lodge Grass, Montana.  Mae married Glen G. Liming on August 13,1930.  They ranched in Montana until 1947 when they moved to Sheridan where Mae worked as a checker at Safeway and Boyd's Supermarkets.  Glen died in 1967.  She married Frank Hemphill in 1969.  They lived in Alaska for several years until returning to Sheridan in 1982.  Frank died in 1992.  Mae enjoyed traveling on cruises and many bus tours as well as reading and crocheting.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Eagles Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, one sister and one grandson.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - Glen Oden Liming, Wray, CO
   Milton Liming, Sheridan
   Rodney Liming, Arlington, WA
DAUGHTERS - Beulah Fackenthall, Ranchester, WY
      Norma Geer, Sheridan
8 GRANDCHILDREN
14 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
10 GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

    Viewing will be 9:00am until 5:00pm on Thursday (Oct. 18th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:00am on Friday from First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Keith McDonald officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the First United Methodist Church

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    Mrs. Henderson was born on November 13, 1920, in Wilmar, California, to Ernest and Alice (Hayes) Burley.  She completed high school, and on May 20, 1949, Beatrice married Richard P. Henderson in Berkeley, California.  Beatrice received her Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of California in Berkeley.  She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting and sewing, and reading.  She loved to travel, and collected nativity sets.  Beatrice attended the Story Community Church, and was a member of the Story Garden Club.

    Mrs. Henderson is survived by her husband Richard of Story; her two sons Richard Henderson and his wife Nancy of Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Hal Henderson and wife Jane of Los Angeles, California; her two daughters, Betty Gardner and husband Chip of Sheridan, and Julie Caster and husband Jay of Worden, Montana; and her eight grandchildren, Casey Henderson, Victor Henderson, Rebecca Gardner, Alicia Caster, Alex Caster, Allison Caster, Austin Caster, and Richard K. Henderson; her two brothers Gilman Burley and wife Evelyn of Paradise, California, and Cameron Burley and wife Rosann of Mariposa, California; and her two sisters Dorothy McCune and husband Glenn of Mariposa, California, and Rosalyn Henderson and husband Mike of Portland, Oregon.

    Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2001, at the Story Women’s Club with the Reverend Verne Robinson officiating.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Peggy was born February 15, 1921, in Page, Nebraska, to Lloyd and Mary (Cullen) Bergstrom. She worked for twenty years as nurse’s aid and lab technician at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.  Peggy was married to Bud Wolfe for 39 years, and they raised three daughters.

Peggy loved to quilt, and had been a better than average bowler for many years.  In her younger years she enjoyed lots of fly fishing, camping, hunting, playing cards and cribbage, and working crossword puzzles.  She was an avid reader, and when she was able, she made a weekly trip to the Sheridan Library.

Peggy was a member of the Methodist Church and devotions were an important part of her daily life.  She served as secretary/treasurer of the Royal Neighbors Insurance in the early 1950's.  She was a devoted Atlanta Braves fan, and knew all the team players by their names and spoke of them as though she knew each of them personally.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.  Survivors include her three daughters, Patti Klinkosh and husband, Bill, of Ranchester, Peggy Buss of Sheridan, and Kay Pittman and husband, Lyle, of Sheridan; her seven granddaughters; her eight great-grandchildren; and her sister Loretta Wilson and husband Francis of Charlo, Montana.

At Peggy’s request, there will be no services, and cremation has taken place.  Kane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made in Peggy’s name to the donor’s choice in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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Mrs. Hollingsworth was born on August 14, 1918, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to James and Hazel (Snyder) McGovern.  She graduated from Big Horn High School in 1937, and married George Peter “Pete” Pelissier in 1938 in Sheridan.  He passed away in June of 1991.  She later married Everett A. Hollingsworth.  He passed away on June 31, 1992.  She worked at the Rural Electric Association in Lodge Grass, Montana, from 1952 through 1958, and for Jiffy Coffee Center and PrestoPrint for some time.  She enjoyed working amongst her flowers, gardening, reading, watching game shows, spending time with her friends, and loved being able to see the mountains from her house.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Hollingsworth was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Harold McGovern; her three sisters, Norma Wren, Connie Titland Coast and Letha May McGovern; and her daughter Karen Salisbury.  She is survived by her children Cathy Hollingsworth Coggins of Sheridan, E. Scott Hollingsworth of Sheridan, and Bryan DeeAnn Hollingsworth Hartman of Denver, Colorado; two grandchildren Shahala DeeAnn Hollingsworth and Ryan Hugh O’Daniels; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home on Friday, January 4, 2002, and funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home on Sunday, January 6, 2002, with Pastor Doug Melius officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Elks Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Darleen’s name to the Darleen Hollingsworth Memorial Fund in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801.

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    Mrs. Holmden was born January 21, 1915, in Ancon, the Panama Canal Zone, to William and Etta (Weddle) Tipton.  The family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, when Etta Mae was very young, and that’s where she was raised.  She graduated from Central High School, and attended the Teacher’s College in Kansas City.  In 1960, Etta completed her education with a Bachelor’s degree at Eastern Montana College in Billings, Montana.  On July 3, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri, Etta Mae married Tom Holmden, and two children were born of that union, Luanne (Jones) and Kathy (Vanderhoef).  Tom, Etta Mae and the two girls moved to Sheridan in 1943 when Tom went to work for the Burlington Northern Railroad.  Etta Mae was the first Kindergarten teacher in Sheridan.  She was hired by the Junior Women’s Club of Sheridan, and taught her first year in the Women’s Club Building.  She then taught at the old Coffeen School.  When Highland Park School was built in 1954, she became the Kindergarten teacher there, retiring after 25 years in 1973.

    Etta Mae attended the First Congregational Church.  She was a member of the church choir for many years, taught Sunday School, and belonged to the Women’s Mayflower Club of the church.  She was also active in the Junior Women’s Club, the Wyoming Education Association ,and the Retired Teachers Association.  After her retirement in 1973, Etta Mae volunteered at the VA Hospital for many years. She was also a volunteer for the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library with the Lullaby Program for children.  In later years, she continued her volunteer work for the library.  She loved sewing, cooking, reading, visiting friends, but her first love was teaching.  She was very close to her family, and will be remembered as a loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

    Mrs. Holmden was preceded in death by her husband Tom, her parents, and her sister Mary Jane Tate.  Survivors include her two daughters, Luanne Jones and Kathy Vanderhoef and her husband Ron of Sheridan; her  five grandchildren, Evan Jones of Naperville, Illinois, Tom and Penny Jones and their daughters Carrie and Katie of Billings, Montana, and Matthew Jones, Tyler Vanderhoef and Christian Vanderhoef, all of Sheridan.

    Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2001, at the First Congregational Church, with Reverend Bob Miller officiating.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

    Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church or the Sheridan Senior Center Mini-Bus Program in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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Jim was born on September 7, 1938, to James and Sophie (Doll) Huggins in Chicago, Illinois. On May 29, 1963, he was united in marriage to Barbara (Pettit) in Fontana, California. He has lived in Sheridan for the past nine years, after moving from San Bernardino, California.  Mr. Huggins enjoyed camping, auto racing, and working at the Kendrick Golf Course. He was baptized a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara of Sheridan; his two sons James and Michael Huggins, both  of Sheridan; his daughter Julie Escamilla of Sheridan; and his three grandchildren, Tyler Huggins, Daniel Elawar, and Devin Escamilla.

Private graveside services with military honors were held at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements were with Kane Funeral Home.

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    Mrs. Irwin was born Annie Willa Cortell Kottraba on April 7, 1922, in Rozet, Wyoming, to Raymond Wilford and Kathryn May Kottraba.  Raymond and Kathryn lived on a homestead south of Rozet where Willa began her life and entered the first grade.  The family moved to Davenport, Nebraska, to live for two years, only to return to Rozet where Willa finished her schooling and graduated in 1941.  She worked as a young woman on various ranches and taught school during World War II.  She married William Russell Irwin on May 25, 1944, and the couple settled in Gillette, Wyoming.  Russell worked for the CB & Q Railroad until his retirement in 1969.  Upon his retirement, Willa and Russell lived in Buffalo, Wyoming, until November of 1998, when Willa moved to Sheridan Manor in Sheridan, Wyoming.  She enjoyed crocheting, flowers, country music and cats.

    Preceding Willa in death were her husband Russell; her parents; her brother Leland Kottraba; her stepdaughter Dorothy Irwin; and her daughter Willa Diane Irwin.  Surviving Mrs. Irwin are her daughter Roberta Trenholm and husband Bob of Billings, Montana; her four sons, Raymond Irwin and his wife Chris of Douglas, Wyoming, James Irwin and his wife Barbara of Ranchester, Wyoming Charles Irwin and his wife Mary of Billings, Montana, and Duane Irwin and his wife Beverly of Sheridan, Wyoming; her stepson Leslie Irwin and his wife Virginia of Mayer, Arizona; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; her brother Charles Kottraba of Moorcroft, Wyoming; and her three sisters, Leola Thar of Gillette, Wyoming, Helen Whisler of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Hazel Riesland of Newcastle, Wyoming.

    Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2001.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Wetmore of the Sheridan Wesleyan Church officiating.  Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2001, at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming.

    Memorials may be made in Willa’s name to American Diabetes Association in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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    She grew up and graduated high school in Sheridan County.  She moved to California and lived in the Los Angeles area for 50 years and in Burbank for 20 years.  She was a sheet metal mechanic for United Airlines for 15 years.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - L. Paul James, Jr., Story, WY
DAUGHTER - Clara S. Wyatt, Sun Valley, CA
ONE GRANSON
ONE NIECE

Viewing will be 9:00am until 12:30pm on Monday (Dec. 10th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 2:00pm on Monday in Dayton Cemetery with Scott Rauscher and Loren Coleman officiating.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home

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Murray was a highly respected businessman in the insurance industry, starting his career in 1955 with Bridgford-Moore Insurance Agency; known today as BHJ, Inc.   Serving as President of BHJ for over 30 years, he was instrumental in building and expanding the agency throughout the state. He retired in 1991, but remained a strong influence within the organization until his death.

Throughout his life, Murray was an active member of the Sheridan community serving as past President of Jaycees, member of the Elks #520, Masonic Lodge 8, VFW, American Legion, Ducks Unlimited and First Christian Church.

Murray truly enjoyed his later years with his family and friends. He provided many special memories through his passion for the outdoors encompassing mountain adventures, boating excursions, fishing and hunting expeditions and his favorite seasonal activity B snowmobiling.

Mr. Jenrich was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Geraldine Jenrich and his granddaughter Marisa Brown. He is survived by his wife Norma of Sheridan; his three daughters and their husbands; Robin and Rick Lemke of Durham, North Carolina, Sherri and John Gazdik of Sheridan, Wyoming; Kelly and Scott Brown of St. Paul, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Amber Lemke, Emilie Lemke, Rachael Hansen, Nathan Gazdik, Ryan Brown and Stacie Brown.

Visitation will be held from 7:00B9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at Kane Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Douglas Goodwin and Pastor Tony Forman officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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

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    He was born on October 27, 1933, in Monarch, Wyoming, to Homer and Bernice (Giroux) Ketcham.  He attended Sheridan schools and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1952.  In high school, he worked for the Hosford Ranch, the Railroad, and Booras Food Market.  He also attended Sheridan College for a short time.  He played saxophone in a local dance band along with Chic Dunne, Jim Bentley, Joe Rulli, and Dave Hollwell.

    He joined the Air Force in April 1955, serving as a radio traffic analyst with the Intelligence Department.  He retired in 1958 due to illness.  Following his discharge from the service, he worked at the Mills Printing Company as a book binder and Foreman of the bindery from 1959 until 1983.  In 1984, he also worked for the Highway Department and the Port of Entry for a short time.

    He was active in Scouting and in 1951 was a member of Monarch Troop 117, who won the State Championship based on all around scouting skills.  The troop received a trip to the National Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where 80,000 scouts were in attendance.

    He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, local chapter of the AARP, and the Sheridan-Johnson County Pioneers.
He loved traveling, especially to Disneyland; reading; his grandchildren; and his player piano.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Darrell and Homer, Jr., and one nephew Robert Warne, Jr.

    He is survived by his wife, the former Doris (Brewer) Schilling, whom he married in Sheridan on June 26, 1964; one son Larry Wayne (Charlene) Ketcham of Belfrey, Montana; one daughter Lisa (Bobby) Howard of Wamego, Kansas; five grandsons, Erik Ketcham, Johnathon, Jace and Jordan Miech, and Savik Howard; two granddaughters Erin Ketcham and Ripley Howard; two brothers Garey of Sheridan and Ronald of Billings; one sister Gayle Warne of Buffalo; several nieces, nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in law.

    Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Logan officiating. Burial will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with full military honors.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

    In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials benefit a fund for the education of his grandchildren in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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    Mr. King is survived by his parents of Sheridan, his daughter Megan King and son Tyler King. His brothers; Bob, Bruce and Bill King. His sister-in-laws; Debbi, Jean and Mary King. And his nieces and nephews; Erin, Kristen, Hanna, Brian, Donnie, Ryan and Barry King.

    Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10am on Monday October 22, 2001 at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church with Father David Duprey officiating. Interment will take place at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church following the memorial service. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

    Memorials may be made to the Sheridand High School Rodeo Club in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Mr. Mascher was born September 26, 1911 in Banner, WY to Albert A. and Lillie Bell (Butterfield) Mascher. He grew up and attended Sheridan area schools. He married Mary Lois Webb JUly 3, 1942 in Hardin, MT.

Mr. and Mrs. Mascher lived in MT for several years before moving ro Spokane, WA where he went to work for Fruehauf, Inc. as a mechanic. They returned to Sheridan after his retirement in 1992.

Mr. Mascher was a member of the International Machinists Association. Local #1838 in Spokane, WA and had recently received his 45 year membership pin. He enjoyed repairing mechanical and electrical items in his spare time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and one brother.

Mr. Mascher is survived by his wife Mary, of Sheridan; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Marlerof Huntsville, NC and Anita Mascher of Pt. Orchard WA; 1 son, David Mascher and wife Jenifer of Tacoma, WA; 2 grandchildren; 1 soster, Mrs. Marie Jennings of College Place, WA; 1 brother, Lester Mascher of Sumner, WA; and a brother in law, Jack Webb of Sheridan, WY.

Memorial Services for Mr. mascher will be 10am Wednesday, November 28th, 2001 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Bishop Bret Barney officiating. Burial of Cremains will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Sheridan.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

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    Margaret was born on May 1, 1916, to Carey and Florence (Benham) Johnson.  She attended high school, and later married Donald J. May on June 13, 1935, in Hot Springs, South Dakota.  She enjoyed reading her Bible, hand sewing quilts, and crossword puzzles.

    Mrs. May was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald J. May, and her grandson Donald May.  She is survived by her two sons, Donald May and wife Carol of Ashland, Montana, and Richard May and wife Ronni of Denver, Colorado; her daughter Ida Brady and husband Marvin of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her nine grandchildren, Vernon May, Irvin May, Nile May, Roberta Doekendorf, Ron May, Brian May, Theresa May, David Cook, and Cheryl Cook; her three sisters, Doris Scott of Lead, South Dakota, Alma Boggs of North Bend, Oregon, and Cinda Ward of Hemingford, Nebraska; her twenty-nine great grandchildren; her four great-great grandchildren; and her brother Irwin Johnson of Wichita, Kansas.

    Visitation will be held on Monday, October 15, 2001, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Arthur Maendl officiating.  Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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    William was born October 9, 1909, to William and Grace (Warner) Merrill in Nichols, New York. He graduated from Bucknell University with the Class of 1931, and furthered his schooling at the University of Rochester, where he obtained his Doctorate in Medicine, graduating with the Class of 1935.  William practiced as a country doctor in upstate New York.  On July 27, 1937, he was married to Dorothy Holbrook in Hornell, New York.  Dorothy passed away in 1971.   On November 22, 1973, William married Katherine Showalter in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.  She passed away in 1989.

    Dr. Merrill enjoyed classical music, reading books, Broadway musicals, and playing golf and the violin.  He was an anonymous philanthropist to many of his favorite charities.   Most of all, he loved his family and his friends.

    William is survived by his son John Merrill and wife Nancy Neighbors Merrill of Sheridan; his grandchildren William Churchill Merrill of Simsbury, CT, and Susan Holbrook Merrill Arnold of Grand Junction, CO; and his great-grandchildren Alec Merrill Arnold and a great-granddaughter due in December, both of Grand Junction, CO.

    Memorials may be made to Dr. William E. Merrill State Park, c/o Parish Community Recreation, Marylou Guindon, 2885 E. Main Street, Parish, NY 13131, (315) 625-4575.  The monies collected will go towards the purchase of playground equipment.

    Cremation has taken place, and a private family burial will be held in Parish, New York at a later date.  Arrangements were with Kane Funeral Home.

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    Mr. Mines was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, on April 14, 1948, to James and Florence (Kott) Mines.  He moved from South Dakota in 1957 to Farson, Wyoming, where he attended the public school.  After graduating from high school in 1966, Dennis attended Western Wyoming Community College and Weber State College.  After serving two years in the United States Army in Vietnam, he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Arts from the University of Wyoming in 1972.

    Denny had a distinguished Army service record.  While serving in the Vietnam War, his actions in the US Army Medivac Unit earned him many honors, including a Bronze Star and numerous other awards and decorations.  Denny’s generosity was apparent when he volunteered to serve in Vietnam when he was exempt from going because his brother Rod was already serving in Southeast Asia.

    Denny’s enormous family was always close to his heart.  Denny was married to Jody Roberts, and this union brought them two children, Jana Ann and Scott Clayton.  Denny married Juanita Russell on August 6, 1999, in Ouray, Colorado, and he and Juanita moved to Sheridan from Riverton, Wyoming, in 1999.

    Denny was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.  Horses and other animals were always a big part of his life.  His kindness and compassion were evident in both the way he treated the animals he owned as well as the people he associated with.  Generosity and thoughtfulness were his trademarks.  He was always eager to help anyone in any way he could, and he did so throughout his life.

    Mr. Mines was preceded in death by his grandparents and his sister-in-law Lori Mines.  He is survived by his wife Juanita of Sheridan; his daughter Jana Mines of Rochester, Minnesota; his son Scott Mines of Sheridan; his two stepsons, Aaron and Matt Russell of Riverton, Wyoming; his parents James and Florence Mines of Sun City, Arizona; his parents-in-law Clayton and Maryann Wilson of Riverton, Wyoming; his four brothers, Rod Mines and wife Jan of Farson, Wyoming, Gary Mines and wife Vicki of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Don Mines and wife Bobbie of Farson, Wyoming, and Steve Mines of Farson, Wyoming; and his two sisters Carol Diehl and good friend Lee Messer of Bullhead City, Arizona, and Marilyn Mathern and husband Ken of Great Falls, Montana.

    Vigil services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home with Monsignor Eugene Sullivan officiating.  Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, US Bank,  Sheridan, WY 82801.

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Mrs. Mock was born on December 31, 1918, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Ray and Ella (Guibault) Vest.  She graduated from Sheridan High School.  On September 28, 1940, Imogene married Paul Mock at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Sheridan.  She worked very hard as a homemaker, raising three children, and also volunteered at the V.A. Medical Center.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Daughters of the King, St. Margaret’s, St. Hilda’s, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Imogene enjoyed attending church, spending time at the family’s cabin in the mountains, baking for friends, and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Mock was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 1992, her parents, and her sister Bobs Erickson.  Survivors include her three daughters, Vesta Gale and Nancy Steel of Sheridan, and Doti Mock of San Diego, California; her nine grandchildren, Paul Gale, Michael Gale, John Gale, Rochelle Gale Fox, Cheryl Murphy Farman, Raymond Murphy, Mike Steel, Heath Steel, and Randy Harvey; and her seventeen great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2001, at St. Peters’ Episcopal Church, with the Reverends David Duprey and Ray Clark co-officiating.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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    The family moved from Groton to Hettinger, N. Dakota, and then to Buffalo, WY, where he graduated from Johnson County High School in 1942.  He enlisted in the Army and was a decorated veteran having served with the 3rd Army in World War II.  After the war, he married Elizabeth A. Yasulevicz in Hardin, MT, in 1946.  They moved to Laramie, WY, where he attended the University of WY.  They moved to Sheridan where they owned a motel and Ken worked at the V. A. Medical Center until he retired.  Ken enjoyed boating, fishing, big game hunting and traveling.  He was a life member of Masonic Lodge #43, Scottish Rite and Kalif Temple.  He was also a member of the American Legion, Eagles Lodge and a life member of Elks Lodge #520.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Milo.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
DAUGHTERS - Carol J. Potter, Chantilly, VA
      Elizabeth A. Henn, Atlantic, IA
      Margaret H. Lenz, Sheridan, WY
4 GRANDCHILDREN

    Graveside committal of his cremains will be 10:00am on Saturday (Dec. 15th) in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Masonic #43 Section, with the Masonic Lodge officers officiating.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the Shrine Crippled Children Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Leota was born on April 19, 1916, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to Michael and Mary (McCoy) Cusick.  She attended various schools, including Holy Name Catholic School in Sheridan, St. Agnes Academy in Alliance, Nebraska, and Sheridan High School.  On June 25, 1935, she married William B. O’Dell in Billings, Montana, at St. Patrick’s Church.  Mrs. O’Dell enjoyed the outdoors, flower gardening, playing bridge, and she was active in her church.  She was a member of the U.T.U. Auxiliary and the Holy Name Council of Catholic Women.

Mrs. O’Dell was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William B. O’Dell, her daughter-in-law Alberta O’Dell, and her great-grandson Allen M. O’Dell.  She is survived by her five sons, Thomas W. O’Dell of Sheridan, Mike O’Dell and wife Kathy of Littleton, Colorado, John M. O’Dell and wife Starr of Sheridan, Pat O’Dell and wife Pat of Sheridan, and Ed O’Dell and wife Mary Kay of Torrington, Wyoming; eighteen grandchildren; and thirty-five great-grandchildren.

A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 28, 2001.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2001, at Holy Name Catholic Church with Monsignor Eugene Sullivan officiating.  Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Leota’s name to the Holy Name School Foundation in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801.

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Died Thursday, December 27, 2001, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born January 8, 1937, in Carbondale, CA, to Walter & Annie (Taylor) Randolph

He grew up in California and graduated from high school in Ione, CA.  He married his first wife Sherlyn in the early 1960's.  They were later divorced.  He moved to Sheridan in 1977 where he worked as a welder for Decker Coal Co.  He married Jill Petry on Aug. 13, 1990, in Hardin, MT.  He retired from Decker Coal in 2000.  He was past President of Eagles Lodge #186 and a trustee.  He enjoyed four wheelers, hunting, fishing, camping with his family and being in the Big Horn Mountains.  He loved his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Cecil "Butch" Randolph, Jr. and a sister Iris Bishop.

SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Jill Randolph, Sheridan
DAUGHTERS - Cynthia Sharp, Montana
      Caren Achenbach, Arkansas
      Catherine Randolph, Texas
STEP SONS - Nicholas Petry, Billings, MT
  Richard Petry, Billings, MT
Steven Petry, Rapid City, SD
BROTHERS - Stanley Randolph, Ione, CA
  Leonard Randolph, Plymouth, CA
  Art Randolph, Ione, CA
SISTERS - Pearl Maxwell, Ione, CA
        Goldie Smith, Silver Springs, NV
15 GRANDCHILDREN
4 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS

Visitation will be 1:00pm until 5:00pm on Sunday (Dec. 30th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11:00am on Monday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Anselmo officiating.
Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Eagles Section.

Memorials may benefit Eagles Lodge #186, Bldg. Fund, P.O. Box 2031, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Mr. Rasmussen was born November 4, 1907, in Minneapolis, MN, to John and Nora (Nelson) Rasmussen.  He graduated from the eighth grade at Horseshoe Lake School in Wisconsin.  He left the farm at the are of twenty and worked in the Chevrolet plant at Janesville, WI, for two years.  He moved to Nebraska in 1929 and started working in construction.  In 1937, he married Violet Goff.  They had two children, Edward and Shirley.  In 1946, they moved to Sheridan, WY, and with his brother Willard they formed the Rasmussen Brothers Construction Co. from 1947 to 1969.  Violet died in 1962.

He married Mabelle M. Zummo from Rockford, IL, in November, 1967, during which time he operated the large draglines at the Hanna and Decker Coal mines.  Mabelle died in 1993.  In September, 1996, he married Nellie Cooper Bocek.

Mr. Rasmussen was a member of the Wyoming Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America and was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheridan.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, making tools for his hobbies, playing the accordion, dancing, participating in senior center activities and traveling extensively in the U.S. and in other parts of the world on vacation and family reunions.

Survivors include his wife, Nellie, of Sheridan; son Edward (Betty) of Laramie, WY, and daughter Shirley (Chuck) Legerski of Billings, MT; step children Larry Cooper, Jackie Warnke and Dixie Will of Sheridan and Penny Cooper of New Jersey; granddaughters Kathy Legerski and Melissa Schneider (Brad) of Billings, MT; step grandsons Adam and Mike Laskowsky of Marietta, Georgia; brother Raymond of Oswego, NY; sisters Stella Brown and Geneva Gadow of Cumberland, WI, and Ila Hollander of Hendersonville, NC; sister-in-law Helyn Rasmussen; nephews Harlan Rasmussen (Sharon) of Sheridan, Loren Rasmussen (Carolyn) of Juneau, Alaska; nieces Jan Bauman and Elyn Mae Lyon; nine other nieces and nephews and numerous other step grandchildren.

In addition to wives Violet and Mabelle, he was preceded in death by his brother Willard and his parents.

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She was born August 30, 1914, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, to the late Brewer and Lillie (Mitchell) Thomas.  She also was preceded in death by two husbands, two brothers, and two sisters, all of the Ohio Valley.  She was a member of the Follansbee United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her son Ernest Brady and his wife Patricia of Sheridan; a stepdaughter Marie Cribbs of Follansbee, WV; two granddaughters, Kelly Reeves and her husband Mike, and Darby Keller and her husband Jeff.  She has two great-grandchildren, Justin Keller and Aryia Reeves.  Also surviving are two nieces, Faye Jacquay of Wheeling, WV, and Alice McKay of Fayette, Iowa.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

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    Mrs. Ross was born on January 29, 1932, to Paul and Agnes Madzia in Monarch, Wyoming.  She attended the Monarch school, and married Don Arborgast in 1949.  They were divorced after some time, and she later married Paul Ross.  Frances worked as a waitress at the Sheridan Inn, the Sheridan Sandwich Shop, Woody’s Restaurant, and the City Drive In.  She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church on Park Street, and enjoyed playing Bingo.

    Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Paul Madzia.  She is survived by her daughter, Shawnee Arbogast of Boise, ID; her sisters Alice Warnke, Agnes Legerski and Helen Cherni, all of Sheridan; and her brother John Madzia of Sheridan.

Cremation has taken place and at Frances’ request no services will be held.  Kane Funeral Home is handled the arrangements.

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    He came to Sheridan, WY, from England when he was 12 years old.  Mike graduated from Sheridan High School. Mike married Mary Jo Hininger on December 26, 1980, in Sheridan.  They moved to Gillette in 1983 were he worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 22 years.  He had been an Engineer since June, 1993. On May 19, 1995, Mike became an American Citizen.  Mike was an avid photographer since he was 7 years old.  He loved cars and motorcycles as well as taking his dogs for walks.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Gillette.

Mike was preceded in death by his father in 1998.

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WIFE - Mary Jo Rubidge, Gillette, WY
SON - Sean Rubidge, Gillette
DAUGHTER - Jennifer Rubidge, Gillette
MOTHER - Lilian Rubidge, Sheridan
SISTER - Suzy Horsley, Sheridan

    Viewing will be 1:00pm until 4:00pm on Sunday (Dec.2nd) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:00am on Monday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

Memorials may benefit the Radiation & Oncology Project at Campbell Co. Memorial Hospital in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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    He came to Wyoming as a young child and attended rural schools.  He ranched with his father for a time.  He married Virginia Bates in 1948.  They had two sons and raised a foster boy.  He ranched his whole life in the Bay Horse, MT, area.  On February 10, 1992, he married Sally Ferguson in Miles City, MT.  He enjoyed dancing, playing cards and his horses and cows.  He loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents, brother Lloyd and sister Dorothy DeWitt.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Sally Sams, Bay Horse, MT
SONS - Harry "Skeet" Sams, Riverside, CA
   James Sams, Bay Horse, MT
   William Buckendahl, San Luis Obispo, CA
STEP SONS - Robert Ferguson, Circle Pine, MN
  Tony Ferguson, Elko, NV
  Paul Ferguson, Miles City, MT
  Donald Ferguson, Lakeside, CA
BROTHERS - Calvin Sams, Gillette, WY
   Donald Sams, Ephrata, WA
SISTERS - Ethel Hansen, Sheridan
         Irene O'Daniels, Sheridan
         Betty Ross, Sheridan
3 GRANDCHILDREN
2 GREAT GRANDSONS

    Viewing will be from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Wednesday (Oct. 3rd) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Thursday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating.
Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

    Memorials may benefit the Leukemia Foundation, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Ed was born August 22, 1914, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the son of Alexander and Mary (Ruppert) Schwartzkopf.  He was raised and attended school in Scottsbluff .  In 1942  Ed entered the U.S. Army and served until 1945 when he was honorably discharged. Following his military service Ed worked various jobs in Scottsbluff, Cheyenne, Denver and for the last 25 years in Sheridan.

Ed enjoyed working in yard of his residence, at  the corner of  Sheridan and Wyoming Avenues  where many local residents will recall seeing him shoveling snow in the winter and mowing the grass in the summer.  Ed loved people and had special affection for his two dogs, who were his constant companions.

Ed was preceded in death his parents; three sisters, Mollie Dalton, Amelia Ross and Rosalie Schlager; and two brothers, Alexander and William.  He is survived by his son Darrell Schwartzkopf of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Anna Schenaman of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and Kathryn Schaaf of Lincoln, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews, two of whom are Jerry W. Ross and Harvey V. Ross, both of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Ed will be missed by his family and friends.

Cremation has taken place, graveside services with military honors will be held in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, at a later date.  The family would greatly appreciate any assistance with Ed’s finial expenses, those wishing to help may contact, Jerry Ross, at 2002 W. Overland Scottsbluff, NE 69361.   Kane Funeral Home handled the local arrangements.

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    Rudy was born on December 5, 1908, to Walter and Bertha (Navert) Kellenbarger.  On February 21, 1935,  she was united in marriage  to A. Dale Shelly in Rockport, Missouri. She moved from Loveland, Colorado in 1975, to Sheridan in March of 2001.  Mrs. Shelly graduated from Red Oak High School, Red Oak Iowa in 1926.  She attended Cedar Falls College and graduated with a teaching certificate in 1927.  Ruby was a homemaker and a substitute teacher.  She volunteered for twenty years at Mekee Medical Center.  Ruby farmed in Emerson, Iowa for many years and operated and owned  Emerson Ariel.    She loved making crafts, traveling, and was a licenced  pilot, and was former Iowa Flying Farmer Queen.   She was a member of the Mt. View  Presbyterian Church.

    Ruby was preceded in death by her husband  A. Dale Shelly, a daughter, Darlene Stright, two sisters, and one great grandson  Zach Shelly. Ruby is survived by her  three sons, Robert and Donna Shelly  of  Sheridan; Gary and Fran Shelly of  Ft. Collins, Colorado,  James and Jean Shelly of Buffalo, Wyoming; and her ten grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

    Services will be held Friday, October  19, 2001, at Mt. View Presbyterian Church in  Loveland, Colorado with Viegut Funeral Home.  Burial will take place in Red Oak, Iowa, Monday 22, 2001.  Local arrangements were with Kane Funeral Home.

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    George was born October 29, 1924, at home on the family ranch in Biddle, Montana, the son of Sylvester and Phebe (Boggess) Smallwood.  On May 9, 1959, he married Clara Tanner in Sheridan.  He was a lifelong Sheridan area resident, and was self-employed as a truck driver, hauling hay and coal.  Mr. Smallwood enjoyed mechanical work.

    George was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers, Roy and Clyde Smallwood, and his two sisters, Ester Huston and Ruth Lytton.  He is survived by his wife Clara Smallwood of Sheridan; his three sons, Sam Horton and wife Loretta of Bakersfield, California, Bert Horton and wife Nora of Superior, Montana, and Ted Boggus of Sheridan; his daughter Bernice Worden and husband Ed of Sheridan; his numerous grandchildren; his numerous great-grandchildren; and his sister Gladys Stevenson of Sheridan.

    Memorials in memory of George may be designated to the Salvation Army in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

    Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor William Heine officiating.  Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Big Horn.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Frank was born on March 4, 1925, to Frank and Rose (Stopkal) Sobotka.  He attended high school, became a master welder at the age of 17, then enlisted in the U.S. Army in June of 1943.  Frank served with General Patton’s division as a welder in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe until his discharge in 1945.  He married Alfreda Warne in June of 1948 in Sheridan, and was married to her until her death in February of 1977.  He later married Sharon Peterson in August of 1980.  Frank worked as a Nursing Assistant for 36 years, retiring from the VA Medical Center.  He enjoyed fishing, fly tying, hunting, metal sculpturing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Sobotka was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alfreda, and one sister Louise Buchanan.  He is survived by his wife Sharon of Sheridan; his two sons David Sobotka and wife Diana of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Randy Sobotka and wife Gayle of Sheridan; his daughter Karen Kendrick and husband Jack of Sheridan; his three step-daughters Juli McDougall and husband Rick of Sheridan, Susan Roller of Sheridan, and Carmen Goodman and husband Jerry of Casper; nine grandchildren, Brandon Sobotka, Bradley Sobotka, Dillon Sobotka, Cadence Sobotka, Akilah Piccard, Cooper Goodman, Connor Goodman, Kristen McDougall, and Jamie Waddell; four great-grandchildren, Connor Piccard, Alexandra Piccard, Destry Pomroy, and Austin Morland; and three sisters, Marjorie Lundy, Nancy Cook and Barbara DeRusha.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2001, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor William Heine officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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    Wauneta was born on February 15, 1904, in Wheatland, Wyoming, to John and Della (Davis) Hightower.  She graduated from Wheatland High School in 1921, and attended Norma Training School in Wheatland and summer school at the University of Wyoming.  On May 26, 1926, Wauneta was united in marriage to Frank W. Terry.  She was a rural teacher in Platte County, served as city clerk of Wheatland from 1934 to 1946, and worked as office manager of the ASCS office from 1950 to 1967.  In 1975, Wauneta and Frank sold their Wheatland farm and moved to Sheridan.

    She liked working in her garden and with her flowers.  She also liked to crochet, embroidery and quilt.  Wauneta traveled to Canada, Hawaii, South America and Europe; and took a cruise on the Caribbean.  Mondays found her at the Senior Center playing pinochle, and she liked to play board games, of which Scrabble was her favorite.  What was going on in the world and her community was always of interest to her.  She loved being with her family and enjoying each member.

    Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by her husband Frank Terry, and her two sisters Hazel Reerink and Vera McGuire.  She is survived by her daughter Wilma “Jean” Edmundson and husband Charles of Sheridan, her son Clarence Terry and wife Peggy of Ranchester, seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

    A viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home on Thursday, November 8, 2001, and graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 9, 2001, in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, with Pastor Kenneth Doolin officiating.

    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Wauneta’s name to the Sheridan Senior Center or to the donor’s choice in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY  82801.

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Bill was born on March 10, 1928, to Homer and Katie (Wesmer) Troutt in Sheridan, Wyoming.  He attended Sheridan Schools, quitting school at age 15 to join the U.S. Navy on November 23, 1943.  Bill served his country until April, 1946, whereupon he returned to Sheridan.  He married Eleanor E. Smith on August 9, 1947, in Hardin, Montana.

Bill was a lifelong plumber.  He owned his own shop for many years before his retirement in 1988.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He also enjoyed hunting for rocks to build rock ponds and gardens.  He was also a lifetime member of the VFW.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two sisters, and his son Danny Troutt.  He is survived by his wife Eleanor E. Troutt of Sheridan; his sons Rick Troutt and wife Joy of Pueblo, Colorado, and Randy Troutt and wife Jean of Sheridan; and his grandchildren, Trinity Troutt of Pueblo, Colorado, and Lance Troutt, U.S. Navy, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home with Reverend Doug Goodwin officiating.  A private family interment will be held at a later date in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Bill’s name to various eye-related charities through the Lion’s Club in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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    Silviano was born September 12, 1926, in San Luis, Colorado, the son of Jose and Amadita (Montoya) Trujillo.  He lived in San Luis, until the age of 16, when the family moved to Sheridan.  Silviano attended schools and graduated from high school in Sheridan.  He married Cirea Sanchez on November 21, 1941.  Silviano worked for Husman, Inc. for 46 years prior to his retirement.

    Mr. Trujillo enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and gardening.  He was a lifetime member of the Eagles #186 and the Knights of Columbus #2014.  He loved the Big Horn Mountains, and especially loved his family.  Silviano enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and liked visiting with his friends and his children’s friends.  He was a member of the CC Camp.

    Silviano was preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters, Delia Morales, Celia Rodriguez, and Josephine Archuleta.  He is survived by his wife Cirea Trujillo of Sheridan; his four sons, Silviano Trujillo Jr. and wife Kate of Sheridan, Andy Trujillo and wife Jeanie of Sheridan, Norman Trujillo and wife Mary Alice of San Diego, California, and Silviano Trujillo III and wife Cindy of Sheridan; his two daughters Josephine Rosalez and husband Jessie of Sheridan and Elizabeth Lewis and husband Bob of Sheridan; his fifteen grandchildren; his twenty-two great-grandchildren; his four brothers Ben Trujillo, Eddie Trujillo and Ernie Trujillo all of Sheridan, and Sam Trujillo of Gillette, Wyoming; and his five sisters, Ruth Timmerman of Denver, Bertha Ligocki of Sheridan, Alice Sosa of Sheridan, Rose Hall of Billings, Montana, and Susie Westika of Sheridan.

    Memorials in memory of Silviano may be designated to diabetes research and care in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

    Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2001, at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating.  Interment will be in the Eagles section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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    Wayne was born on August 16, 1912, to Otto B. Wenburg and Anna (Wallace) Wenburg.  Wayne grew up in a family of seven children, with two brothers, Kenneth and Wales, and four sisters, Louella, Nell (deceased), St. Ena and Elaine.  They all worked hard on their family farm in Fullerton, Nebraska.  When Wayne was about ten years old, he contracted polio and was in a wheelchair for about six months.  With the help of a physical therapist and his family, he was able to regain use of his legs.

    He graduated from high school in 1929.  He worked on the family farm in Nebraska, on his uncle's wheat farm in Colorado, and on the Biddick Ranch near Laramie, Wyoming until attending college at Colorado State University in 1933.  He worked his way through school and graduated in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry and range management.  From July, 1936, to September, 1937, he worked for the Soil Conservation Service and Forest Service in Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado, doing range and forestry surveys.  Afterward, he worked as ranch foreman at the Biddick Ranch in Laramie, Wyoming from September, 1937, to March, 1938.  He then worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Buffalo and Casper, Wyoming, from March, 1938, to February, 1942.

    In February, 1942, Wayne's Army reserve unit was activated and he served in the Army in field artillery until April, 1946.  While in active service, he attended the Command and General Staff School and served in Little Rock, Arkansas and Las Cruces, New Mexico.  While in Arkansas, he met and married Margaret Ann Squires on June 19, 1943.  Early in 1944, he was promoted to captain and was sent to Luzon in the Philippine Islands.  While there, he served on the general staff and trained a special artillery unit for the invasion of Japan that was to be assigned to use mules and horses for transport in the mountainous areas of Japan.  Wayne was discharged in April, 1946, with the rank of major.  Wayne and his wife "Margie" returned to Wyoming where Wayne once again worked for the Soil Conservation Service as District Conservationist from April, 1946, to April, 1951.  Wayne and Margie then purchased a ranch near Clearmont, Wyoming and worked the ranch until March, 1956.

    In March, 1956, Wayne accepted a position as Range Management Advisor with the United States Department of State in the International Cooperation Administration.  This agency later became the Agency of International Development.  He held the position until he retired in 1971.  While employed by USAID, Wayne and Margie were assigned to posts in Turkey, Brazil and Nigeria and they traveled extensively in the Mideast, Europe, South America and Africa.  After retirement, Wayne and Margie lived alternatively in Las Cruces, New Mexico and in Sheridan.  Wayne remained active in range management and soil conservation and worked on contract for private companies in Algeria and Afghanistan.

    Wayne's friends called him "Slim" or "High Pockets" due to his six feet-five inches of height.  He was a generous person who continually maintained a positive attitude and sense of humor and enjoyed teasing his son Andrew and his wife Dale.  He loved, supported and encouraged his family without reservation or hesitation, and held a special place in his heart for his granddaughter Heidi and his grandson Scott.  He was a quiet person with simple tastes and believed death was "only a step through a doorway to the next life."  He was loved and respected by his family and friends and will be missed as an important part of their lives.

    Memorial service for Wayne will be 10:00am on Saturday (Oct. 20th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. David Duprey officiating.  Interment of cremains will be in Sheridan Elks Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion.

    Memorials may benefit the Senior Citizen's Center or Sheridan Manor, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY  82801

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Harry A. Williams, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, passed away Friday, December 28, 2001.  Harry was at his home in Banner, WY, surrounded by his wife of forty-five years, Leonne, and their three sons.

Harry was born February 20, 1931, to Hazel and William Williams.  Harry was proud of the fact that he never lived anywhere other than the family ranch.  He married Leonne Avis Donner on August 26, 1956, surrounded by Eagle Scouts from his Boy Scout Troop.

Harry had varied occupations, but when asked, he referred to himself as a dairy farmer and florist.  He dedicated his life to his family, the enrichment of youth, the Banner community and the church.  He was involved in many organizations including the First Congregational Church, Boy Scouts, 4H, Jaycees, Elks Lodge #520, Dairy Council, SHS Class of 1949 and Big Horn Mountain Region Antique Automobile Club of America.  Later in life, Harry enjoyed his involvement with church youth groups and Camp Mimanagish (a youth and adult camp for the Minitstry of Montana/Northern Wyoming Conference of the United Church of Christ).  Harry's hobbies included painting, woodworking, gardening, writing short stories and poems and "raising kids".

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hazel Williams of Banner and his brother Richard S. (Bud) Williams of Yakima, WA.

Harry is survived by his wife, Leonne; sons and families Joey & wife Connie with daughters Nicole and Heather of Banner, Louey & wife Darcy with children Donald, Christina, Sammi and J.D. of Sheridan, WY, Buddy & wife Jennifer with children Jamie and Cailin of Greeley, CO; great granddaughter Mariah Geertz of Sheridan; sisters Nellie Jane Newcomer of Sheridan, Lois Marie Buesgens of Greensboro, MD, and Dorisanne Bohleen of Livingston, MT; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be 9:00am until 6:00pm on Thursday (Jan. 3rd) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Friday from First Congregational Church with Pastor Bob Miller officiating.  Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Big Horn, WY.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the First Congregational Church and Camp Mimanagish, 100 W. Works St., Sheridan, WY  82801, or Banner Community Club, in care of Joey Williams, 4 Upper Prairie Dog Rd., Banner, WY  82832

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Mr. Williams, a retired employee of International Paper Company, was born April 21, 1912, in Bivins, Texas.  He was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Cullen and served as a deacon for several years.

J.C. was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 57 years, Vertie N. Williams.  His survivors include Wilmadene W. Powers and husband Tom of West Monroe, Louisiana.; Patsy W. Trout and husband Jerry of Sheridan, Wyoming; James Curtis Williams and wife Cathy of St. Louis, Missouri, two brothers, L.D. Williams of Cypress, Texas, and Shellie Williams of Goliad, Texas; one sister, Elsie Rod and husband Ed of Beaumont, Texas; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 8, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. in Springhill, Louisiana.  Kane Funeral Home handled the local arrangements.

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Mrs. Wolfe was born January 7, 1914, in Lander, Wyoming, to Frank and Effie (Wroe) Snavely.  On January 28, 1936, in Eaton, Colorado, Virginia married Jack Wolfe.  She worked as a legal secretary for most of her life, and together, she and Jack raised their daughter Linda.

Virginia enjoyed playing bridge, and she loved spending time with her daughter and her family.

Mrs. Wolfe was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 1970, her parents, and her brothers L.L. Snavely.  Survivors include her daughter, Linda Clark and husband of Cheyenne; her three grandchildren; her two great-grandchildren; and her sister Verna Rummell of Tucson, Arizona.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2001, in the Elks Cemetery with the Reverend David Duprey officiating.  Kane Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Wyoming Chapter, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.

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Mr. Wood was born on March 22, 1922, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Elzie B. and Gertrude (Jansen) Wood.  He graduated from Sheridan High School, and served in the U. S. Army Air Corps, as a crew chief of fighter planes during WWII mainly in the South Pacific from 1942 until his discharge in 1946.  He married Francelia Helvey on April 2, 1947, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Sheridan.
Mr. Wood enjoyed his family, ranch life, animals and celebrations with his many friends. He was known to be an excellent cow-man and dedicated most of his life to ranching.  He served on the ASCS board, and was a life member of Elks Lodge #520.

Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard G., and his sister Fern.  He is survived by his wife, Francelia of Sheridan, his son Philip B. Wood, (Denise) of Birney, Montana; his two daughters, Trudy G. Kittelmann, (Tom) of Cave Creek, Arizona, and Marcie F. Wood, (Harlan) of Pawnee City, Nebraska; his five grandchildren, C.T. Hill, (Alyssa) of Patagonia, Arizona; Lisa M. Thoreson, of Sheridan; Chelsea and Cooper Kittelmann, and Lauren T. Wood; his two step-grandchildren, Tori and Destiny  Kittelmann; his two great-grandchild’s Brooke and MacKenzie Hill; and his brother Bruce J. Wood of Sheridan, and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2001, at the Elks Lodge #520. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Florence A. Wyman, age 83, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, November 5, 2001, in Sheridan Manor.  She was born on October 18, 1918, in Chicago, IL, to Carl & Olga (Nordahl) Wallinder.

Florence grew up in Chicago.  She moved to Arizona where she attended Beauty College.  She married Robert W. Wyman in Nevada.  Later, they moved to California.  Florence volunteered with different organizations and was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed sewing, painting, walking and traveling.  Mr. Wyman died in 1981.  Florence moved to Sheridan in 1999 to be near her son.

Florence is survived by her son John Wyman & his wife Janis of Ranchester, WY; two granddaughters Kelly Fowler and Brandy Blakeman & her husband Loren; six great grandsons Alex, Cameron, Beau, Jay, Jason & Chase; and two nephews Steve and Bruce Knappenberger.

Viewing will be 1:00pm until 5:00pm on Wednesday (Nov. 7th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be 10:00am on Thursday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Melius officiating.
Interment will be in Goleta Cemetery, Goleta, California.

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

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