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	OCTOBER 2007 OBITUARIES Obituaries we have received are listed below. We are only able to post obituaries if and when the funeral homes send them to us. If an obituary you are interested in is missing, it's because we were not provided with the information from the funeral homes. Thank You for your patience. VISIT THE OBITUARY ARCHIVE HERE

Helen L. Anderson, age 78, a former Sheridan resident, died Saturday, October 13, 2007, in Casper, WY.

Helen was born on September 8, 1929, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, to John & Minnie Erickson.  The family moved to Sheridan when she was nine years old.  Helen graduated from Sheridan High School in 1946.  She worked several years at KWYO Radio.  She met and married Don Anderson in Sheridan.  They moved to Casper in 1954.  She worked several years at the Chevrolet Dealership retiring in 1991.  Helen enjoyed working in the yard tending to her many varieties of flowers.  She loved her cats who were her constant companions.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and sister Virginia.

Helen is survived by her children Jamie McCorkill of Visalia, CA, Jonni Bauer of Billings, MT and Don Jr. of Mills, WY; brother Kenneth Erickson of Billings, MT; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm on Thursday, October 18, 2007 in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Philip Wold officiating.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

James Cerwick, 21, formerly of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2007 Bellevue, WA due to a house fire.

James was born in Sioux City, IA on September 24, 1986 to Ray Cerwick and Collette (Mallinger-Cerwick) Prill. He spent his early childhood living in Fort Dodge, IA then moved to Sheridan in September of 1991 where he attended school. He played different sports off and on throughout his school years and was a member of the soccer team his last two years of high school. James graduated from Sheridan High School in 2005. After high school he decided to join the work force. He held several jobs before moving to Bellevue, WA. At the time of his death he was employed with Olympic Boats. James enjoyed playing the guitar, going to concerts, listening to music, watching movies, traveling, and just driving around.

James was preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Mallinger. He is survived by his mother, Collette Prill of Sheridan; his father, Ray Cerwick of Perry, IA; his step-father, John Prill of Sheridan; his brothers, Jesse, Michael, and Mason Cerwick and Stephen Prill all of Sheridan; his sister, Stephanie Prill of Sheridan; his grandparents, James Mallinger of Fort Dodge, IA, James Cerwick of Hardy, IA, and Sally Cerwick of Duncombe, IA; and step-grandparents, Bud and Terri Prill of Ranchester, WY. James will be missed by everyone.

Visitation will be held at Kane Funeral Home starting at 5:00pm on Thursday, November 1, 2007 followed by a Christian wake service at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 10:00 am with The Reverend Tom Ogg officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Agnes R. Elliott, 90, of Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at in her sleep at Westview Health Care Center.

Agnes was born on September 18, 1917 to Grant and Viola Petit at a homestead in Franklin, MT . She married Ray Elliott August 3, 1935 and lived many years on a ranch in Arvada, WY. Agnes enjoyed working outdoors. She kept busy gardening, fishing, fencing, remodeling houses (she was the carpenter), as well as being an excellent cook and baker. She could also work wonders with needle and thread. She loved music and her whistling and humming the "Golden Oldies" will be sadly missed. In the 50's Agnes and Ray ran a small grocery store in Arvada. She later carried mail on the Spotted Horse - Upper Powder River route. Agnes spent her later years in Sheridan to be with family.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray; her son, William G. Elliott; her two sisters, Clara and Iola; and a brother, Kenneth. She is survived by her two children, Roberta McKenzie of Sheridan and Doug Elliott of Decker, MT; and her seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Susan Patton Fletcher, 54, of Sheridan, passed away on October 17, 2007 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT.

Sue was born in Dillon, MT on February 19, 1953, to John and Virginia (Tovey) Patton. In 1954 the Patton Family moved to Sheridan, where Sue attended Sheridan Elementary and High Schools. She met and married George Fletcher in Sheridan Wyoming in 1971. Sue worked and raised kids in Bozeman, Montana from 1972 to 1976 while her husband attended college. The couple moved back to Sheridan in 1976 where Sue continued to work as a full time Wife and Mother raising three beautiful and accomplished children.

After her children were in school, Sue began working part time for Fletcher Construction Co. as payroll clerk. Eventually Sue became the full charge bookkeeper and corporate secretary/treasurer for Fletcher Construction Company. She was a member of the board of directors for Fletcher Construction for over 20 years. She was a business woman and active co-owner of both Fletcher Construction and Fletcher Development L. L. C. After retiring as "bookkeeper" Sue enjoyed working on the job with the ‘crews" having helped shingle roofs, pour and finish concrete, general labor, and operate a skid steer loader. Sue was ultimately promoted to "Director of Fun" for Fletcher Construction a title she held until her death.

Sue’s personal labor in building the addition to the family cabin at TeePee in the Big horn Mountains was one of her latest and greatest joys. This "cabin" is another example of the gifts she has left to her family and friends who remain behind her. She enjoyed the rewards of physical labor and accomplishment of physical tasks and would accept the position of the "hefe" with a little coercion. Sometimes while working or playing she was promoted to the rank of General (Patton) thus outranking her brother Col. William D. Patton.

Sue loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and friends. Sue was loved by everyone who had the honor of knowing her. She most enjoyed surrounding herself with her family and friends. She was always a giver and never a taker. She gave her love, care and enjoyment in life to others, never expecting anything in return. She lavished her grandchildren and family and her friends with her love and with gifts.

Sue was a practical joker. She enjoyed dishing them out and receiving the retributions, although we have yet to find anyone who stayed "one up" on her. From pies in the face, to undergarments on flagpoles and personal attire plastered to cottonwood trees. Mannequin legs and mannequin parts, gag gifts, portable monument toilets, greased toilet seats, personalized license plates selected and installed. Most of the practical jokes were delivered incognito and remain unknown to the victims as yet today. You may be one of her targets. Eventually they all forgave her, but sometimes it took awhile.

She enjoyed traveling, from Maine to Hawaii in the U. S. and to Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, and other special places in Mexico. She loved to spend time at her cabin and at her home with family and friends. She liked to entertain, play bridge and go to the WYO Theater.

Sue was one of her children and grandchildren’s biggest supporters, especially in horses, 4-H, and competitive sports. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, sudoku, ranching, and farming. Sue was a true western woman. A great pleasure in Sue’s life was playing and working with her life partner, George.

She was a member of the Sheridan Jaycees, a precinct committee woman for the Republican Party. She worked on political campaigns for Republican candidates for political offices. She sat on the citizen’s advisory board for the Wyoming State Unemployment Department. She was an advisory board member of the Sheridan Wyo Rodeo Gold Buckle Club.

Sue was a strong supporter of the WYO Theater and Sheridan College. She was very passionate about encouraging lifetime learning. She was chairwoman for the Wyoming Matching Endowment Program at Sheridan College. While Endowment Chairwoman, Sue set up the Fletcher Construction Scholarship fund which will be renamed the Susan Patton Fletcher Memorial Fund to honor her fundraising efforts for our local community college. Sue was the current President of Sheridan College Foundation Board of Directors. She is a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and past President of St. Peter’s Altar Guild. Sue was also a member and past President of the P.E.O. Chapter AM and past President of the WYO Theater Board.

Sue is survived by her husband, George, of Sheridan; her two daughters, Amy Bouley and Georgia Boley, her son, Samuel all of Sheridan, her parents, John and Virginia Patton of Sheridan; her grandmother, Anna Tovey of Dillon, MT; her three brothers, William (Bill) Patton of Sheridan and John C. (Jack) Patton of Cheyenne and James ("JT") Patton of Saint Cloud, FL; her sister, Virginia (Jinny) Stratton of Bozeman; and her five grandchildren, Olivia and Elliot Boley and Clara, Rebecca, and Leah Bouley.

Sue was diagnosed with chronic lymphatic Leukemia (CLL) in 2002.In April 2007 she started chemotherapy treatment. During the treatments she became sick which lead to life flight her from Sheridan to Billings. After two months at St. Vincent’ and exhausting all known treatments and the final diagnosis she eventually passed.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with the Reverend David Duprey officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests that persons wishing to make memorials do so to the Susan Patton Fletcher Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Sheridan College Foundation, 3059 Coffeen Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801 or to the WYO Theater, 42 N. Main, Sheridan, WY 82801.

William R. Gaskill, 55, of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, October 12, 2007 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Gaskill was born August 24, 1952 in Sheridan, WY to Clarence E. and Thelma (Lee) Gaskill.  He grew up and attended Sheridan schools, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1970.  He then attended Sheridan College where he studied art and photography.

Mr. Gaskill worked for Carl’s I. G. A. before going to work at the Wyoming SawMills in 1982.  He was working at the sawmill as a planer operator at the time of his death.

Bill enjoyed photography, Sheridan Bronc football and basketball, and sports of any kind.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Bill could always bring a smile to your face.  He was a true and loyal friend and will be truly missed.

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

He is survived by two nephews, Lee Gaskill, of Idaho Falls, ID, and Ron Gaskill, of Laurel, MT, and family and friends.

Memorial service for Bill will be 1:00 P. M. Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Gaskill may be made to the Sheridan Animal Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Lane, Sheridan, WY  82801

Steven Joseph Geiss, 26, of Sheridan, WY, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at his residence.

Steven was born November 21, 1980 in Sheridan, WY to Mark S. and Lorrie A. (Kildau) Geiss.  He grew up and attended Sheridan schools.  He worked construction for Fred Bohnsack at Country Construction.

Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing and alpine skiing, and wrestled while in high school.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Steve is survived by his parents, Mark and Lorrie Geiss, of Sheridan, WY; two brothers, Timothy Geiss, and Chris Morgan, both of Sheridan, WY; grandparents, Gordon Geiss, of Anchorage, Alaska, Raymond and Agnes Kildau, of Lampe, Missouri, & John and Mary Ellen McWilliams, of Sheridan, WY; three uncles; and one aunt.

A memorial service for Steve with family and friends will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Steve may be made to the Sheridan Animal Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Lane, Sheridan, WY  82801

Mary L. Harper, age 82, of Banner, WY died Thursday, October 18, 2007, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan, WY.

Mary was born December 23, 1924, in Sheridan to Herman & Maud (Skinner) Langheldt.

The family moved several times and she graduated from Big Horn, WY high school.  She graduated from the University of Wyoming and then taught school in Lingle and Thermopolis, WY.  Mary married George Harper on September 28, 1952, in Sheridan.  They ranched at Banner and during that time she worked as a chemist at Texaco for fourteen years until 1982.  She lived on the ranch until the present.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Banner Women’s Club and Big Horn Historical Society.  She enjoyed cooking, the mountains and being with her family.

Mary is survived by her husband George of Banner; sons Tom of Banner and Bob of Salt Lake City, UT; one granddaughter and two great granddaughters.

Viewing will be 1:00pm until 7:00pm on Monday (Oct. 22nd) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be 10:00am on Tuesday from First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Brian Johnson officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Elks Section.

Memorials may benefit the Banner Women’s Club, Box 141, Big Horn, WY  82833, Big Horn Historical Society, Box 566, Big Horn, WY, or First Presbyterian Church, 2121 Colonial Dr., Sheridan, WY  82801

June G. Hartman, 91, of Sheridan, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2007 at Sheridan Manor surrounded by her family.

June was born in Greeley, CO on June 26, 1916 , to Arthur and Violet Twist. Shortly after June’s birth the family moved to Denver, CO where she attended schools and graduated from South High School. She married Clifford R. Hartman on September 1, 1940 and moved to Hotchkiss, CO. The family moved to Sheridan in November of 1958. June enjoyed working on different projects at the Sheridan Senior Citizen’s Center, knitting, and sewing. She also loved to read and wouldn’t miss getting her weekly supply of books from the library. June looked forward to visits from her grandchildren and being taken for pizza by her grandson, Jon. She looked forward to her daily walks with good friend, Marie Howard.

June was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford; her brother Ralph, Jr; and her great-grandson, Chaz Ready. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanice Massaro of Mesa, AZ, Jeanette Shreve of Tallahassee, FL, Charlene Jorgenson, of Prescott, AZ, and Judy McCasland of Sheridan; her son, Rex Hartmann of Mesa, AZ; her son-in-law, Richard P. Hlousek of Sheridan; her seven grandchildren, Gerald P. Hlousek of ID, Mike Hlousek of Sheridan, Jon Hlousek of Phoenix, AZ, Gretchen Giblock of Sheridan, Dale McCasland II of AR, David Godwin of MN, and Chris Godwin of; her five great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Gail Fitzsimmons and Gloria VanHouten of CA.

Cremation has taken place and private family memorial services have been held. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

The family has requested that memorials be made to the Sheridan Senior Citizen’s Center, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, WY 82801

Imogene N. Highstreet, age 101, of Sheridan, WY died Friday, October 19, 2007, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Imogene was born December 18, 1905, in Norton, Kansas, to S. Albert & Ethel (Young) Lough.

She grew up in Red Cloud, NE and graduated from high school in Hastings, NE.  She moved to Kansas City, MO and was a telephone operator for a time.  She moved to Sheridan in the early 1930’s.  Imogene married Delmar Highstreet on April 12, 1935.  They were married 65 years and Delmar died in 2001.  She went to Lincoln, NE in July 2007 to be near her daughter.  Imogene was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, knitting and crocheting.

Imogene was also preceded in death by two sisters and her brother.

Imogene is survived by her daughter Delene Legband of Valparaiso, NE; her sister Christina Skultety of Hermiston, OR; three granddaughters and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:00am on Thursday (Oct. 25th) from Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Heine officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit Immanuel Lutheran Church.

F. Minnie (Sturdevant) Hoffman passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007 in Casper, WY.

Minnie was born September 10, 1922 in Douglas, WY. to Commodore Oscar Wysong and Dessie Mabel (McCleerey). She graduated from Converse County High School in 1940.

She married Audra J. Sturdevant March 25, 1945. Audra preceded Minnie in death on February 21, 1975. She then married George A. Hoffman June 1, 1977. George preceded her in death in 1997. She worked at the Jersey Creamery in Buffalo, WY, Pamida in Sheridan and finally retired after 20 years from the Sheridan Press in Sheridan, WY. She enjoyed reading and watching old movies. Her trip to Australia was one of the highlights of her life.

She is survived by 5 children, Kenneth L. Robertson and wife Shirley of Australia, James L. Sturdevant and wife Debra of Sheridan, WY, Peggy L. Prill and husband Skip of Palmer,AK, Ruth A. Graham of Tooele, Utah and Beverly K. Jackson and husband Zeke of Casper, WY. Grandchildren, Jayme and Jon Sturdevant , Chris Bruce all of Sheridan; Tina DeVoe of Casper, Tracy Prill of Mexico; Chuck, Donovan and Cameron all of Idaho; Kristy Rosene and Karen Jackson both of Casper, Bobby Jackson of Cody; Great-Grandchildren, Brody and Danica Sturdevant; Brittney and Lacey Prill, Heather DeVoe, Ashley Scandura; James and Rebecca Graham, Kera Evans, Shaina, Cheyenne, Savannah, Alora, Austin, William, Dylan, Tiana and Jadon Graham; James, Ashlee and Aaron Kraft; Trevor and Samantha Jackson. Great-Great Grandchildren, Jordan, Dagan, Kali, Eli and Kaylynn. She is also survived by one sister, Betty Minor of Seattle, WA and numerous nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Friday, October 19, 2007 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the Sheridan Wesleyan Church with Pastor Darrell White officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Don W. Hoover, 87, formerly of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Anderson, South Carolina.

Don was born on August 24, 1920 at the family homestead at Gopher, MT. He was the son of Harry A. and Jessie Hoover. Don was raised on the family ranch and attended the rural schools there. When the older children were ready for high school the family moved to Sheridan during the school year then went back to the ranch in the summer. He graduated from Sheridan High School. He and his brother, Duane, ran the ranch after his father passed away in 1937. The brothers carried mail in the area for forty-seven years. He was a brand inspector for many years for the state of Montana and was a member of the Montana Livestock Association. Don married Carol Spring on December 2, 1951. They lived on the ranch until retiring in 1993 when they moved to Sheridan. He attended Pine Butte Bible Church when they lived on the ranch. After moving to Sheridan he joined the Mountain View Fellowship Baptist Church. Don loved the ranch life with all the livestock and wild animals. He enjoyed taking hunters out hunting. Don loved sports, especially baseball and rodeos.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; his parents; two sisters, Bette Wilson and Jean Haraldson; and brother, Duane Hoover. He is survived by his five children, Janice Nelsen (Paul) of Beulah, N.D., Harry Hoover (Joan) of Sandy, UT, Ruth Cook (David) of Boone, N.C., Mary Hendricks (Roger) of Anderson, SC, and Rebecca Ashbridge (Stephen) of Eden Prairie, MN; sixteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Hayden Porter officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements

Andrew Lonnie George Nelson, age 18, of Sheridan, WY died Friday, October 26, 2007, in Thorne-Rider Park.

Andrew was born on December 6, 1988, in Sheridan to David & Kelley (Slates) Nelson.

Andrew grew up and attended schools in Sheridan.  As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and backpacking as well as skateboarding with his cousin Kyle and his other friends.  Andrew loved his family and friends.   He attended Bethesda Worship Center.

Andrew is survived by his parents David & Kelley of Sheridan; sisters Amy Perkins of Hot Springs, AR, Amber Evans of Gillette, WY and Autumn Evans of Gillette, WY; grandparents Jean & E.E. Lonabaugh and Jean Walker.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Thursday (Nov. 1st) from Bethesda Worship Center with the Rev. Tim Tromble officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit Bethesda Worship Center, 1100 Big Horn Ave., Sheridan, WY

Rodger James Parrish, "Nakoxhaa Eho’esestse" (High Bear), 67, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2007 of an extended illness at Westview Health Care Center.

Rodger was born July 5, 1940 , in Lame Deer, MT to Emmett and Alice Wilson Parrish. He attended school in Germany, at St. Labre in Ashland, MT, and Busby Boarding School in Busby, MT. After school Rodger worked at various ranches in Mt and WY, and road construction jobs in UT and MT. He worked at Decker Coal (1972-1986), St. Labre Indian School, Montana Power in Colstrip, MT, and retired from Western Energy in 2005. Rodger was a proud member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, he served in the Army in 1963, and was a thirty-nine year member of the American Legion. He loved rodeos, was an avid fisherman as well as craftsman, and enjoyed reading westerns and books about American Indian Culture. He followed and supported his daughter, Lynsey, when she participated in her high school events and college cheering. He enjoyed watching his son, Scott, ride bulls and watching Scott’s children play sports. He attended many sporting events. He loved his dog, Mary Lee, and took her everywhere he went. Rodger had many memorable moments with his cousins, Linwood Tall Bull and his family and Leroy Westika and his family.

Rodger was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Martha (Yellow Eagle) Wilson; his mother, Alice Wilson-Parrish; his uncles, Arthur, William, George, and James Wilson; his aunts, Florence Rowland, Helen Wilson, Josephine Tall Bull, and Esther Westika; and numerous cousins . He is survived by his daughter, Lynsey Parrish; his son, Scott (Darla) Woodward; his sisters, Mary Ann (Robert) Nickerson and Delpha M (Michael) Murray; his uncle, Peter John Wilson; special friend, Letty (Jay) Shaffer; his adopted sisters, Adeline Fox and Delpha Harris; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Rodger was a great person and will be gravely missed.

As requested, Rodger has been cremated and will have graveside services on November 2, 2007 at 11:00 am at the Wilson - Tall Bull Cemetery in Kirby, MT. Kane Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.

Matthew J. Perkins, 16, of Banner, passed away on October 10, 2007 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Matthew was born on April 16, 1991 in Sheridan to James and Jane Perkins. He attended Sheridan schools including, Meadowlark Elementary School, Central Junior High School and was currently a Junior at Sheridan High School. Matthew worked at the Sheridan Senior Center and the Sheridan Country Club. Last June he had the great opportunity of traveling to Europe with his friends and the "Wyoming Music Ambassadors". Matthew had been involved with sports throughout his life including, soccer, basketball, and little league baseball. He enjoyed BMX biking, hunting, and golfing. Matthew loved his family, friends, his dog, McKenzie, cheeseburgers, chocolate chip cookies, video games, and smiling. He was an avid Packers fan. Matthew enjoyed road trips with his dad and car-pooling with his mom. He was a light and comfort to those who knew him.

Matthew was preceded in death by an infant brother, James Brian Perkins; and grandparents, Abe and Ann Carlson. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Jane Perkins of Banner; his sisters, Maureen Perkins and Anna Perkins both of Sheridan; his grandparents, James L and Jan Perkins of Glenview, IL and Patricia Hamilton of Goshen, IN; and his niece Elaina Perkins and nephew Evan Hattervig, both of Sheridan.

A visitation will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Sheridan High School with Reverend David Duprey officiating with interment to follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in Matthew’s name to CASA, c/o Greta Maxfield, PO Box 6022, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Constance E. Petsoff, age 82, of Sheridan, WY died Wednesday, October 17, 2007, in Sheridan Manor.

She was born July 2, 1925, in Sheridan to Thomas & Lilly (Walls) Demos.

Constance grew up and graduated high school in Gillette, WY.  She lived in Englewood, Colorado for forty years.  She worked for Coca-Cola for many years.  Constance enjoyed returning to Story, WY and the cabin she loved.  She returned to Sheridan permanently in 2003. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Tom.

Constance is survived by her two sons Rick of Sheridan and Randy of Glenridge, New Jersey and five grandchildren.

A private family service will be in Story.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Mary Kathryn “Katie” Popovich, age 79, of Sheridan, WY died Friday, October 26, 2007, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Katie was born March 24, 1928, in Bozeman, Montana, to Ottie & Frances (Just) Cloninger.

Married to Charles W. Popovich on June 11, 1947, in Bozeman Montana
            Recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary

Survived by Charlie, beloved husband for an “eventful” 60 years, Son and Daughter-in law (Mike and Alexis) – Tucson, Arizona, sister Barbara Ann Wells of Dubois, Wyoming, and brother Howard Cloninger, of Bozeman, Montana, 3 Grandchildren (Doug, Jeff and Michelle) and 3 Great Grandchildren (Cole, Jack and Kendal).

Katie was beloved member of the family whose love in life was her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was active every day of her 79 years, and always ready to go at a moments notice. She and Charlie moved to Sheridan in 1950, and while raising a family began working in 1964 serving as a secretary at Highland Park School for nearly twenty years. In her own words “I loved working with the teachers and especial the children.” When she retired to “stop and smell the roses,” she became the family historian having taking up genealogy which she thought would take only six weeks to complete, 26 years later she was still enjoying every minute. She loved travel, knitting, sports and history and any activity with the grandchildren.

She was an active member of the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR), the Sheridan Genealogical and Research Society and Sheridan County Historical Society.

Her friendliness, attitude for never knowing a stranger, sense of humor, positive approach to life, and unconditional love and support was passed on to everybody she met and will continue through the family lines for generations to come. She will be greatly missed, often admired, and will remain a role model the right life to live.

Funeral service will be 10:00am on Tuesday (Oct. 30th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Elks Section.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the Senior Citizen’s Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, or Elks Lodge #520, Box 624, Sheridan, WY  82801

Paulette “Tina” Von Rueden, age 49, of Sheridan, WY died Saturday, October 13, 2007, in her Sheridan home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tina was born March 5, 1958, in Grand Forks, N. Dakota, to James and Moneta (Myrik) Von Rueden.

Tina worked many years for Infiniti Real Estate Company as Regional Vice President.  She worked in North Dakota, Montana and many other states.  She came to Sheridan in 1997 and recently worked for Western Water Consultants.  Tina loved sewing, reading, being with friends and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents.

Tina is survived by her daughters Lea Von Rueden of Sheridan and Jennifer Dietz of Grand Forks, ND; brother Paul of Muscatine, Iowa and four grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be 1:00pm on Saturday (Oct. 20th) in Tongue River Canyon.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit Hospice of the Big Horns, P.O. Box 391, Sheridan, WY  82801 or A Place of Wholeness, P.O. Box 4053, Sheridan (for HF Bar Cancer Retreat).

Joseph William Zowada, 78, of Sheridan, passed away on October 18, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Joe was born in Sheridan on July 19, 1929 , to Joseph and Nellie Zowada. He graduated from Sheridan High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in teaching from Chadron State University in Chadron, NE. While at Chadron Joe was an All-American football player and held the rushing record for thirty seven years. He married Blanche Dubois. In addition to his passion for teaching Joe worked as a meat-cutter and expressed his entrepreneurial spirit as part owner of the Sheridan Inn from 1959-1965. He enjoyed hunting.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche; his parents; two brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by his two children, Diana Hoover and her husband Rick of Sheridan and Mike Zowada and his wife Nyoka of Pinson, TN; his seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and his brother, Larry Zowada of Downey, CA.

Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made in Joe’s name to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, c/o Jill Tonn (Regional Director), 1291 Jones Rd., Thermopolis, WY 82443.

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