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SEPTEMBER 2003 OBITUARIES
Helen M. Ahrens, 88, of Sheridan WY, died Thursday, September 5,2003 in her Sheridan home. Funeral service in Sheridan will be 10:00am on Monday, September 8th, from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. William Heine officiating. Funeral service in illinois will be 11:00am on Thursday from Zien Lutheran Church. Marengo, IL with Dr. Glen Borhart officiating. Interment will be in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, IL. Mrs. Ahrens was born May 6, 1915 in Chicago, Il to Henry and Mary (Tierney) Hall. She married Harold Ahrens, Sr. on August 30, 1933, in Waukegan, Il. They made their home on a farm in Marengo, IL until retiring in 1971. Mrs. Ahrens enjoyed reading, playing cards, cooking, and baking for her family. She was a devoted wife and mother; and loved he grand, great, and great-great grandchildren. She was a member of the Immanuael Lutheran Church since 1998 when she moved to Sheridan to live with her youngest daughter Susan Godwin. She was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo for over fifty years where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years and also president of Ladies Aid for years. She was also a 4-H leader when her children were young. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982 and an infant son. In addition to her youngest daughter; survivors include an older daughter Patricia Brown of Weslaco, TX; two sons Richard Ahrens of Okeechobee, FL and Harold Ahrens, Jr. of Riverwoods, IL; 9 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and one on the way; a sister Lorraine, Lakewood, CA.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial may be made to the Martin Luther Grammar School, 1300 W. 5th St., Sheridan, WY 82801 or Zion Lutheran School, 412 Jackson St., Marengo IL 60152. Laura Auchmuty, 91, of Sheridan,
passed away on Monday, September 22, 2003, at her families Sheridan residence.
Mrs. Crump was born March 22, 1927 in Acme, WY to Frank and Pauline (Leis) Sperl. She grew up in Sheridan, and attended schools in Sheridan, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1945. She then attended college in Thermopolis to become a nurse. She returned to Sheridan where she met Ray L. Crump, and they were married in Sheridan in May, of 1949. The couple then moved to Casper, WY, and then moved to California, living in California and WY, until Mrs. Crump returned to Sheridan in the mid 1980’s. Mrs. Crump was a very kind, quiet person, completely devoted to her family, spending many hours talking with them on the phone, and who loved listening to music. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother. Mrs. Crump is survived by 2 sons, Gregory A. Crump, and wife, Brenda, of Corona, CA; and Tom J. Crump, of Salem, OR; 2 daughters, Sandra West, of Temcula, CA, and Kathy Punt, of Lodi, CA; 4 grandchildren, and numerous friends and acquaintances. Services for Mrs. Crump will be 11:00 A.M.Wednesday, October 1st, 2003 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor William Heine officiating. Burial will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Crump may be made to the charity
of the donor’s choice, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank,
P. O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 828801 Carole L. Daniels age 75 of Sheridan, WY Died Friday, September 19, 2003, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Born December 9, 1927, in Chariton, Iowa Parents – Thomas & Evelyn (Herron) Campbell She grew up in Iowa and California. Carole graduated from high school in Leon, Iowa. She married Clarence Daniels on August 22, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas. They lived in St. Joseph, MO and later moved to Omaha, NE. She worked as a tailor for JC Penney and a as a loan officer for Avco Financial. They moved to Sheridan in 1973. She worked for Woolworth, Farm Bureau and as a tax preparer for H&R Block. Carole enjoyed reading, decorating, sewing and going for walks with her dog. She was preceded in death by her husband and one sister Margaret Grant. SURVIVING RELATIVES DAUGHTERS – Connie Ashford, Buffalo, WY SISTERS – Gladys Wallace, Chariton, IA ONE GRANDDAUGHTER Memorial service will be 10:00am on Tuesday (Sep. 23rd) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev.’s Ronald Nelson and Wilbur Holz officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may benefit the Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401
W. 5th St., Dollie Mae Eigenheer Age 98 of Sheridan, WY Died Friday, September 19, 2003, in Sheridan Manor Born November 14, 1904, in Salt Springs, WY Parents – Lloyd & Sophornia (Mock) Griffith The family homesteaded near Red Butte and she attended Red Butte School. Dollie married Thomas Phillips in the early 1920’s. They lived in several places until she moved to Sheridan. She worked as a waitress for several years. She married Harold Eigenheer in the mid 1950’s. They lived in Sheridan. Harold died in 1978. She had been a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge Auxiliary. Dollie enjoyed gardening, playing darts, fishing, and bingo. Preceded in death by son Bernard Phillips, daughter Elsie, stepsons Charles and Norman Eigenheer. SURVIVING RELATIVES SONS – Harry Phillips, Newcastle, WY STEPSONS – Harley Eigenheer, Minn. Viewing will be 1:00pm until 5:00pm on Monday (Sep. 22nd)
from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with graveside service at 11:00am on
Tuesday in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with Pastor Bob Miller officiating.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Died Friday, September 12, 2003, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Born May 5, 1914, in Sheridan Parents – Leonard & Danora (Smith) Harrison
He was preceded by his wife Bonnie Jean in 1973, His parents, 1 Brother, 1 Sister and a Son.
SON – Monte D. Harrison – Berkeley, CA DAUGHTER – Andree Biot, Sheridan SISTERS – Geraldine Boswell, Denver, CO 1 GRANDDAUGHTER, Akili Harrison, Richmond CA. Viewing will be 3:00pm until 7:00pm on Friday (Sep. 19th)
with funeral service at 11:00am on Saturday from Champion Ferries Funeral
Home with the Rev. Arden Haeffner officiating. Loraine H. Livingston age 91 of Sheridan, WY Died Friday, September 5, 2003, in St. Vincent Hospital, Billings, MT Born August 7, 1912, in Minneapolis, Minnesota Parents – Edward & Hazel (Lynch) Browne II They lived in many places before coming to Sheridan in 1931. Loraine worked as a clerk in the New York Store. She married Amil Livingston on June 21, 1937, in Thermopolis, WY. The lived in Sheridan and built the Big Horn Avenue Grocery. After raising her children, she went to college and studied bookkeeping. Then she kept the books for her husband for a few years. A lifelong member of First Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school, was active in women’s circle groups, and took care of the Nursery. She also taught the Pioneer Girls. She loved gardening (especially roses), birds, sewing, craft work and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jack and Edward. SURVIVING RELATIVES HUSBAND – Amil Livingston, Sheridan SONS – Edward Livingston, Sheridan DAUGHTERS – Hazel Richards, Sheridan BROTHER – Dudley Browne, Austin, TX SISTER – Rill Cessnun, Hot Springs, Arkansas 11 GRANDCHILDREN Memorial service will be 10:00am on Tuesday (Sep. 9th) from First Baptist Church with Gary Kopsa officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may benefit Camp Bethel, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801. Helena E. Lovick, 85, of Sheridan, WY died Monday, September 8, 2003 in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Mrs. Lovick was born April, 1918 in Fairfield, Missouri to Charles Robert and Marth Agnes (Tupin) Eaton. She grew up in S.E. Missouri and married Lewis William Lovick July 15,1934 in Missouri. Mrs. Lovick was a homemaker living in Missouri unitl moving to Sheridan in 1997 to be near her sister. She enjoyed flowers, reading, cooking, playing cards, cross-word puzzles, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers, 5 sisters and 2 sons. Mrs. Lovick is survived by her husband, Lewis, of Sheridan; 1 son, Daniel Larry Lovick of Sheridan; 2 daughters, Darleen Comfort and Sharleen Livingston, both os Sheridan; 4 grandchildren and step great, great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Lovick will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 11, 2003 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Rev. Terral Bearden officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Lovick will be 4:00pm Sunday, September 14,2003 at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Home, California, Missouri. Graveside services will be 10:00AM Monday, September 15, 2003 at the California City Cemetery, California, Missouri. Local arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Lovick may be made to the charity of the donor's choice in care of Karen Green. First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801. Delchia Lonabaugh Neighbors, 83,
of Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at Sheridan Manor. Robert Lee Redinger, 70, of Sheridan, passed away on Friday, September 12,2003, at his residence after a long illness. Robert was born on September 19, 1932, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Reazo and Evelyn (Olson) Redinger. He married Fern Wilen on March 23,1957, in Deadwood and the couple had fourteen children together. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, inventing and spending time with his family. Mr. Redinger was preceded in death by his father, Reazo; one son, Lars; and 8 grandchildren. Survivors inclue his mother, Evelyn; wife, Fern of Sheridan; his ten sons, Lee of Nales, S.D., Todd of Weberville, MI, Linn of Sturgis, S.D. Scott of St. Paul, MN, Ross of Gillette, WY, Hugh, Hans, Drew, Orin, and Noel all of Sheridan; his three daughter, Kim Tapani, Joy Redinger, both of Sheridan and Gwen Homola of Ranchester; his four brothers, Reazo Jr. (Bud) of Yacolt, WA, Daryl, Paul and James all of Spearfish, S.D.; his three sisters, Evelyn Wilen of Bell Fourches, S.D. , Mary Rosenlund of Spearfish, S.D., and Edna Bunn of Chanhassen, MN ; and his 57 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14,2003 at 7:00pm, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2:00pm at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Robert K. Richardson, 76, of Sheridan, WY, died Thursday, September 4, 2003 in Westview Health Care Center. Mr. Richardson was born January 6, 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Rosetta (Clark) Richardson. When he was 7 years old, the family moved to the Grass Creek area near Thermopolis, WY and he attended schools in Thermopolis. Mr. Richardson served in the Navy during World War II, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. After the service, he returned to WY working in the oil fields at Grass Creek and the surrounding areas in the Big Horn Basin. In 1961, Mr. Richardson and Charles Stump started the “R” & “S” Well Servicing Company, which they ran until 1971. He married Phyllis Jean Haynes December 11, 1971 in Laramie, WY. In 1980, the Richardson’s moved to Evanston, WY, and Mr. Richardson retired in 1992. They then returned to Thermopolis, and moved to Sheridan in 1997. Mr. Richardson was a life member of the V.F.W., enjoyed bowling, fishing, and spending time with his family. He loved his “pug” dogs, and always had a “pug” dog with him. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 daughter, and 1 son. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Sheridan, WY; 4 sons, Robert, of Powell, Brian, of Kemmerer, Phillip, of Casper, and Wendell, of Riverton; 1 daughter, Rozanne Pebbles, of Dillon, MT; 2 step-daughters, Nancy Hess, of Sheridan, WY, and Sharon Ward, of Boulevard, CA; many grand children and great grandchildren. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mr. Richardson may be made to the
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate
Bank, P.0. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY. 82801 Shirley T. Sampson, of Sheridan , passed away at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County on Friday, September 26,2003, at the age of 63. Shirley was born in Sheridan on September 22,1940, to Darlene Fern (McKenzie) and Roy lewis Griffin. Shirley, along with her three sisters, Aileen, Billie, and Pauline was raised and attended school in Sheridan. Following her school years, Shirley married Franklin Wayne "shorty" Sampson in Custer, South Dakota, on September 30, 1958. The couple had one daughter, Rita Sampson. Shirley worked at the Sheridan V.A. Medical Center for 25 years, on both the Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Unity and the Psychiatric Unit as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Shirley enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. Following Wayne's death, Shirley met and enjoyed spending time with Steve Noel. They attended auctions and yard sales, and Shirley made crafts, had an appreciation for antique cars, was a member of the KARZ, and liked giving people a hard time. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Wayne and her parents. She is survived by her dear friend and companion, Steve Noel; her daughter Rita, both of Sheridan; three sisters, Billie Garriffa of Sheridan, Pauline Griffin of Sheridan, and Aileen Thulesen of Billings, Montana; numerous nieces and nephew. Private family services were held at Kane Funeral Home with George Tellez officiating, and interment was in the Maasonic Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home handled the arrange,emts. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Shirley's name to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Elsie J. Smith, 98, of Sheridan,
passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2003, at Westview Health Care Center. Benjamin E. Trujillo, 74, of Sheridan,
passed away on Friday, September 5, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan
County. Jack Wasson Jr., 60, of Sheridan,
passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at his Sheridan residence. |
