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OCTOBER 2003 OBITUARIES
Susanna “Susie” Bailey, 84, of Sheridan,
passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at Westview Health Care Center. Philip R. Barker age 82 of Sheridan, WY Died Friday, October 3, 2003, in the Sheridan V.A. Medical Center, following a heart attack. Born July 25, 1921, in Parkman, WY Parents – George & Ernestine (Jaccar) Barker During WWII, Philip served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army Air Corps and was trained as a pilot. Philip married Miss Bonnie Muller, also from Sheridan, February 11, 1946. After the war, he worked briefly with his brothers of Barker Brothers Construction building reservoirs and other projects throughout Northern Wyoming and Southern Montana. In 1946, Philip took auto body training and worked first for Cook Ford Sales and then for Riley Motor Co. before founding Barker’s Auto Body in the early 1970’s. He successfully operated the business until 1992, when he retired because of health problems. Philip loved hunting and fishing and all outdoor pursuits. He traveled to Alaska and the Northwest Territories for fishing trips over the years. He greatly enjoyed several trips to Hawaii with his wife Bonnie. He was a skilled and avid gardener and became fascinated with and expert in tree culture in his later years. He reveled in regaling his grandchildren and great grandchildren with stories of the old west, some of which were true. He was a long-term member of the Sheridan Elks Lodge and the American Legion. Preceded in death by his parents; two brother Gabriel & Joseph; and a great grandson Johnathan. SURVIVING RELATIVES WIFE – Bonnie Barker, Sheridan Christian Wake service will be 7:00pm on Monday (Oct. 6th) with funeral service at 2:00pm on Tuesday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Father Thomas Ogg officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Military rites performed by the Wyoming National Guard and the American Legion. Memorials may benefit the Diabled American Veterans, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801 Robert Dean "Moose Bennett, 69 o, of Sheridan, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2003, at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. Robert was bron on Jaunuary 5, 1934, in Casper , Wyoming, to Patrick and Margarett (Berry) Bennett. He worked as a mechanic then as a ranch hand on a ranch outside of Casper. Robert enjoyed prospecting. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his parents; tow brothers; and one sister. Survivors include his brother Chuck Bennett and his wife Pat of Houston, Texas; his sister Carolyn O'Herra and he Husband Jack of Casper, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews. Creamation has taken place and no services has been scheduled. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Peter Donston age 66 of Dayton, WY Died Saturday, October 4, 2003, in Deaconess Hospital, Billings, MT Born August 7, 1937, in Waterbury, Connecticut Parents – Earl & Mary (Buckingham) Donston
Preceded in death by his wife Anne in 1987; daughter Nancy; sister Ann Rawlings; and brothers Alan and Alden. SURVIVING RELATIVES SONS – Alden Donston, Gillette, WY 2 GRANDCHILDREN
Memorials may benefit the American Heart Assn., in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801 Helen Joan Gazur, 87, of Ranchester,
WY, died Friday, October 31, 2003 at her residence. Ms. Gazur was preceded in dead by her parents, one brother, and one sister. She is survived by 2 brothers, George Gazur of Bellingham, Washington, and Michael Gazur of Ranchester, WY; 1 cousin, 1 niece, and seven nephews. Vigil services for Ms. Gazur will be 7:00 P.M. Tuesday,
November 4th, 2003 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Liturgy services
will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 5th, 2003 at Holy Name Catholic
Church with Father Ron Stolcis as celebrant. Arrangements are with Champion
Ferries Funeral Home. Paul William Gorzalka, 85, of Sheridan,
passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at the Sheridan VA Medical
Center.
H. Irene Hammontree, 91, of Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 20, 2003 at 10:00AM, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Forman officiating. Mrs. Hammontree was born on April 1, 1912, in Radville, Saskatchewan, Canada to John Henry and Alidy Pansy (Bergersen) Frickey. Irene moved to the United States when she was about four and her family homesteaded about fourty miles NE of Moorcroft. They then moved to Sheidan when she was about twelve years old. Attending schools in Sheidan, she met and married Carl E. Hammontree on April 16, 1933. Her interests included sewing, knitting and her flowers. She was a member of the Half Century Homemakers club and Akcita Win, and a past member of BPO Does. Irene was also a member of the First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; a son-in-law; and her husband in 1990. Survivors include her two daughters Shirley French of Bixby, OK and Carlene Hammontree of Sheridan; her brother Gerald B. Frickey of Loveland, CO; and her several grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family has requested that memorials be made in Irene's name to the Sheridan Senior Center Building Project or the donor's choice in care of Kay Rouch, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheidan, WY 82801. Marvel Loop, wife of the late Gail
Loop, died Saturday, October 4, 2003, at Sheridan Manor. Victor Dennis McCann II, 57, of
Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2003, at Sheridan Manor. Margaret “Peggy” Redburn, 77, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, October 13, 2003 of pancreatic cancer in San Francisco, CA. Peggy was born to Walter and Eleanor Reusser in Laramie, WY on March 16, 1926. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in elementary education. She married Dick Redburn on August 29, 1946 in Laramie. She taught in the Sheridan Public Schools for 22 years, teaching second grade for most of her career. She was active in the First Presbyterian Church, the AB Chapter of P.E.O. and enjoyed many travels with Dick and her sister and brother-in-law. With all of her activities and interests, her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered by her family for the enthusiasm with which she shared in their lives. Her many friends will remember her for her generosity and friendship. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick in 1993. She is survived by her son Chris, his wife, Cindy and granddaughter, Kate, of San Francisco; son Mike, his wife Debra, and grandson, Nicholas and granddaughter, Lauren of Bozeman, MT; her sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Glen Pray, of Littleton, CO; nephew John Pray (Ann), also of Littleton, CO; niece, Betsy Nachand (Chris), of Castle Rock, CO, and sister-in-law, Nancy Valencia (Jim), of Casper, WY. Memorial services for Mrs. Redburn will be 3:00P.M. Saturday, October 18, 2003 at the 1st Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Private burial will be in Laramie, WY. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Redburn may be made to the
1st Presbyterian Church of Sheridan, 2121 Colonial Drive, Sheridan, WY,
the AB Chapter of P.E.O. for college scholarships for deserving women,
in care of Rebecca Howell, 159 Scott Dr., Sheridan, WY 82801, of the charity
of the donor’s choice. Helen M. Redder, 76, of Sheridan, WY, died Thursday, October 9, 2003 in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Mrs. Redder was born December 1, 1926 in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Paul and Katherine (Broich) Sommerfield. She grew up and attended schools in Worthington, MN, graduating from High School in Canby, MN in 1944. She enrolled in the Cadet Nursing program at St. Mary’s College in Minneapolis, MN. She Married Vernon M. Redder on June 20, 1945 in Wilmont, MN. The couple lived in Sturgis, S.D. for 5 years, moving to Sheridan in 1956. Mrs. Redder was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and St. Francis Circle. She enjoyed sewing, playing Bridge and Cribbage, and spending much time with her family. She did social work for D-Pass, and did home- health care for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers, 1 granddaughter, and 1 grandson. Mrs. Redder is survived by 5 sons, Chuck, of Lengby, MN, Don, of Gillette, WY, Steve, of Sheridan, Bill, of Powell, WY, and Scott, of Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, S.D; 1 daughter, Carol Depew, of Sheridan; 2 sisters, Beverly Stassen, of Walnut Grove, MN, and Irene Rudolph, of North Branch, MN; 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Vigil Service for Mrs. Redder will be 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Father Ron Stolcis officiating. Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 16, 2003 at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ron Stolcis as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Elk’s Section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Redder may be made to the Holy Name School Tuition Fund, or the Elk’s Building Fund, in care of Karen Green, 1st Interstate Bank, P. O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801 Eugene Lewis Rutledge, 75, of Sheridan,
passed away on Friday, October 10, 2003, at Sheridan Manor. Edith Mae Salisbury, 85, of Sheridan,
passed away on Friday, October 24, 2003, at Sheridan Manor. Rudy Schilling age 87 of Ranchester, WY Died Friday, October 10, 2003, in his home Born July 31, 1916, in Ranchester, WY Parents – Otto & Anna (Sperl) Schilling
SURVIVING RELATIVES SON – Ronald Schilling, Tacoma, WA DAUGHTERS – Pene Swedelius, Story, WY BROTHER – Otto Schilling, Jr., Ranchester, WY 12 GRANDCHILDREN Graveside service will be 10:00am on Tuesday (Oct. 14th) in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Ronald Nelson officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Kelly Kay Schreibeis, 38, ended
her battle with breast cancer Friday, October 10, 2003, at her home. Although
ravaged by the fight, a heavenly victory is finally hers. Donald Edward Sutton, 69, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, October 27, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Sutton was born February 9, 1934 in Kemmerer, WY to William Edward and Mary Emily (Clark) Sutton. He lived in Kemmerer as a young boy and the family moved to Cheyenne, WY when he was 8. Mr. Sutton attended schools in Cheyenne. He joined the Navy during the Korean War and graduated from high school while in the Navy. Mr. Sutton returned to Cheyenne, and began his career as a meat cutter. He lived in various towns around WY, and moved back to Sheridan 10 years ago, working for Yalowizer Processing as a meat cutter. Mr. Sutton retired in 1999. Mr. Sutton married Betsy Merrill in Cheyenne in 1956. She died in 1987. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, dancing, playing pool, and spending time with his friends. Mr. Sutton was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and 1 brother. He is survived by 2 sons, Scott E. Sutton, of Sheridan, and Rick Merrill, of Cheyenne; 2 daughters, Lisa Merrill, of Laramie, and Karen Doss, of Cheyenne; 1 brother, Bill Sutton, of Houston, TX; and 2 grandchildren. At his request, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Mr. Sutton’s life will be held at 6:00 P.M., Friday, October 31, 2003 at Sutton’s Tavern, 1402 N. Main St., Sheridan. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mr. Sutton may be made to the American
Cancer Society, in care of Karen Green, 1st Interstate Bank, P. O. Box
2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
Mrs. Vines was born September 8, 1910 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Howard Pershing and Ethel (Durkee) MacPherson. She grew up in the Midwest and graduated from Campbell County High School in 1928. She moved to Sundance and went to work as a line-o-type operator for her father who owned and operated the Sundance Times. On September 2, 1933, she married Fred Vines in Sundance. The couple moved to Gillette and lived there for the next 37 years before moving to Sheridan in 1975. Mr. Vines died in 1976. Mrs. Vines was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Sheridan, Chapter AB, P.E.O., and the Eastern Star in Gillette. She enjoyed reading, traveling, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Mrs. Vines is survived by 3 sons; Ronald Vines and wife, Sue, of Riverton, WY, W. H. “Bill” Vines and wife, Kris, of Wheatland, WY, and Kenneth Vines and wife, Gwen, of Cheyenne, WY; 1 daughter, Marilyn Michelena, and husband, Sandy, of Sheridan; 1 brother, Ged MacPherson, of Portland, OR; 2 sisters, Marian Coles, of Manteca, CA, and Honey Hooper, of Sterling, CO; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family graveside services for Mrs. Vines will be 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 21, 2003 in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. A memorial service for Mrs. Vines’ family and friends will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 21, at the 1st Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Vines may be made to the 1st Presbyterian Church, 2121 Colonial Drive, Sheridan, WY 82801 Rodger D. Wagner, 67,
of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at his Sheridan
residence.
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