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	JANUARY 2008 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

Patricia Ann Arzy, 60, of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday January 15, 2008 in Sheridan Manor. 
            
Miss Arzy was born February 12, 1947 in Sheridan WY to John and Betty (Murray) Arzy.  She grew up ant attended Sheridan schools graduating from Sheridan High School in 1966.  Patricia then attended 1 year at Sheridan Collage.

She went to work at Eventide Nursing Home in 1968 as a Dietician’s Aid and worked there for 14 years.  She also worked for various motels in Sheridan in housekeeping. 

Patricia was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church.  She enjoyed Bible study, listening to Christian stations, cooking, collecting cook books, and her pets.  She was her mother’s care-giver, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her parents, John and Betty Arzy of Sheridan, WY; her step-mother, Mamie Arzy, of Sheridan, WY; step-brother, Mike Carnley, of Sheridan, WY; cousins, among them Ron Murray, of Sheridan, WY; and several aunts and uncles.

Memorial Vigil service will be 7:00 P.M. Sunday, January 27, 2008 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Memorial Liturgy will be 10:00 A.M., January 28, 2008 at Holy Name Catholic Church will Father Thomas Ogg as Celebrant.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Miss Arzy made be made to Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. 5th St., Sheridan, WY  82801`

Andrea Marie “Andy” Bogensberger, age 72, of Sheridan, WY died Friday, January 19, 2008, in her Sheridan home.

Andy was born December 23, 1935, in Walsenburg, CO to Omar & Margaret (Miller) Sorensen.

The family moved to Torrington, WY when she was a baby.  She grew up and graduated from high school in Torrington.  She attended the University of Wyoming.  Andy married William “Bogy” Bogensberger on August 31, 1957, in Laramie, WY.  They lived in several places including Phoenix, Omaha, Conrad, MT, Jacksonville, FL, Bridgeport, WA, Green River, WY coming to Sheridan in 1984.  Bogy died in 1989.  Andy had a partial residence in Boston for a time to be near her daughter.  She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and PEO.  An avid counted cross stitch artist, she also enjoyed crossword puzzles, her cats and being with family and friends.

Andy is survived by her son Jim Bogensberger of Omaha, NE, daughter Anne Ginn of Omaha, a niece and three great nieces.

Funeral service will be 10:00am on Tuesday (Jan. 22nd) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the Siena Francis House, 1792 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE  68101      or the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY  82801

Nellie I. Brown, 97, of Sheridan, passed away on January 3, 2008, at Sheridan Manor.

Nellie was born on September 21, 1910 in Enid, OK to Edward and Fannie Jones. She married Hadley Herbert Brown in Enid, OK on Sept. 30, 1933 and the couple raised five children together. Nellie worked as a store clerk at the Sheridan JC Penny as well as at Anthony’s. She was a volunteer at the WYO Theater. Nellie loved the outdoors especially camping and traveling. She was a quilter and would enter her quilts in contests in the Washington area.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hadley; her son, Hadley L. Brown; and her siblings, Tom, Everett, Harry, Paul, and Easter. She is survived by children, Marcia Toepp, Lynne Happy, Terry Brown, and Mary Childs; and her thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Burial will take place in Enid Cemetery in Enid, Oklahoma. Kane Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.

Anna Lucille "Lucy" Clark, 79, of Sheridan, passed away on January 19, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Lucy was born on December 4, 1928 in Sheridan to Emil and Alice Regelin. She married Murry "Bud" Clark in Sheridan on July 12, 1947. The two of them owned and operated Clark’s Upholstery on Leopard Street in Sheridan from the 1960's until the early 1980's. She was diagnosed with Hotchkins Disease in 1958. She was one of the few survivors of this disease during those times. Lucy loved traveling with her daughter, Lynn, and especially loved going to Deadwood, SD. She enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center, sewing, and spending time with family.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Lorraine Barnhart; her four, sisters, Mariam V. Meridith, Regina C. Fauber, Roberta M. Crocker, Leona Buck; and a brother, Raymond F. Regelin. She is survived by her husband, Bud of Sheridan; her daughter, Lynn Dellit and her husband Don of Sheridan; her four grandchildren, Michelle Ohlson, Kyle Dellit, and Kenny and Kevin Barnhart; her seven great-grandchildren, James Westika, William Ohlson, Ethan, Quinn, and Jace Dellit, and Tarin and Devin Barnhart; her sister, Phyllis Smith of Sheridan; and her brother, Ronald Regelin of Salt Lake City, UT.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 10:00 am with Reverend Kevin Jones officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be made in Lucy’s name to the Sheridan Senior Center, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Roberta M. Crocker, 84, of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008 in Sheridan Manor.

Mrs. Crocker was born March 29, 1923 in Oxford, Nebraska to Emil A. and Alice M. (Hays) Regelin.  She moved with her family to Sheridan, WY when she was about 5 years old.  Roberta grew up and attended Sheridan schools, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1941.

Roberta was united in marriage to S/Sgt. Harold M. Crocker June 14, 1945 in Miles City, Montana.

After leaving the Air Corps, they moved to Sayle, Montana, now Otter, Montana, where they lived and ranched for 38 years.  They retired and moved to Sheridan in 1982.

Mrs. Crocker was a homemaker who loved her family.  She was a member of the Quietus-Otter Homemaker’s Club, an excellent cook, liked sewing and croqueting, music, especially country, and loved dancing.  She was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos, and she especially loved her pets.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; Harold’s sisters, Mariam V. Meridith, Regina C. Fauber, and Leona K. Buck; a brother, Raymond F. Regelin.

She is survived by two sons, David M. Crocker, and wife, Mary, of Sheridan, WY, H. Lyle Crocker, of Sheridan, WY; sister Anna Lucille Clark, of Sheridan; half sister, Phyllis V. Smith, of Sheridan; half brother, Ronald Regelin, of Salt Lake City, Utah; two granddaughters; two step granddaughters, Jessica and Crystal; one great grandson; three great granddaughters; and two special nieces, Paula Bumbaca, of Sheridan, WY, and Kay Martini, of Otter, MT; and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Mrs. Crocker will be 11:00 A. M. Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony Forman officiating.  Interment will be in the Elk’s Section of Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. 

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Crocker may be made to the Elk’s Cemetery Fund, 45 W. Brundidge St., Sheridan, WY  82801

Jean J. Edwards, 81, of Sheridan, passed away on January 26, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County after a long illness.

Jean was born August 26, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN to George and Elsie Hegy. In 1950 she married Robert V. Edwards in Minneapolis, MN, the two later divorced. She worked at Radio Shack for many years. She was a member of the Civic Theater Guild, was on a bowling league, and a volunteer at the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library. Jean enjoyed camping, playing bridge, reading, and loved animals. For the past seven years Jean’s son, Rob, lived with her. His loving care enabled her to remain at home as long as possible. The family is very grateful for his devotion.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her nephew, Mike Hegy; and her son-in-law, Eddie Quinn. She is survived by her children, Deborah Billings and her husband Marvin of Lingle, WY, Claudia Edwards of East Leroy, MI, Steve Edwards and his wife Doris Moeller of Sheridan, Elizabeth Quinn of Kalispell, MT, Nathen Edwards of San Diego, CA, and Robert Edwards of Sheridan; her six grandchildren, Tess and Nash Quinn, and Jake, Beth, Luke, and Molly Houser; and her brother, Robert Hegy, and his wife Phyllis, of Lyons, NE.

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

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial’s be made in Jean’s name to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801..

Larry W. Freese, age 54, of Sheridan, WY died Thursday, January 10, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center.

Larry was born April 24, 1953, in Gillette, WY to Max & Shirley (Tuegel) Freese.

Larry was disabled all his life.  He lived with his friends at RENEW.

No services are planned.  Inurnment of his cremains will be in Gillette next to other family members.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Lura Louise Gonzales, 75, of Sheridan, WY, died Sunday, January 27, 2008 in Sheridan Manor.

Mrs. Gonzales was born December 11, 1932 in Basin, WY to Silas Bert and Mabel Leah (Schenck) McCracken.  She grew up and attended schools in Basin.  She spent all of her life in the State of Wyoming.

She married Raymond Gonzales in Basin January of 1967 and was a homemaker.  They lived in the Basin-Greybull area until they moved to Lovell.  Lura moved to Sheridan in 1989.

Mrs. Gonzales was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses.  Lura loved horses, enjoyed the Big Horn Mountains, and loved to dress up and attending church.  She especially enjoyed her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one sister.

Mrs. Gonzales is survived by one son, Joe James Gonzales, of Sheridan, WY; one brother, Fred McCracken, of Escanaba, Michigan; 5 nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.

Lura will miss everyone in the Sheridan area, especially Marla Miller from the Renew Program, and Sally Kekich and her friends from church. 

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Gonzales will be held in Shell, WY at a later date.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. 

Harold “Hap” U. Herman, 73, of Rancheseter, WY, died Thursday, January 10, 2008 in Sheridan Manor. 

Mr. Herman was born April 14, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Ulrich Thomas and Bertha (Haarth) Herman.  He grew up and attended schools in Chicago and Brookfield, IL, graduating from Riverside-Brookfield High School in 1953.

“Hap” married Paula Montgomery in Aurora, IL September 1, 1956.  He served in the U. S. Army in 1957.

“Hap” was a machine design Engineer in IL for 17 years.  The family moved to Ranchester, WY where they owned and operated the Ranchester Best Western Motel from 1970 to 1976.  He built, owned and operated Happy’s Hut in Ranchester from 1977 to 1980.  He was also the Director of Ranchester Public Works until his retirement in 2001.

Mr. Herman was a member of the Ranchester/Dayton Rotary Club and long-time secretary since 1970, and a board member of “Christmas in April”.  He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, sailboat model building, reading, and helping others.  “Hap” especially enjoyed spending time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Randall & Robert; two sister-in-laws, Connie & Coralie; and one granddaughter, Katherine.

“Hap” is survived by his wife, Paula, of Ranchester, WY; two sons, Hans Herman, (Jeanan), of Sheridan, WY, and Kort Herman, (Rebecca), of Godfrey, IL; one daughter, Caryn Rivinius, (David), of Gackle, ND; one brother, Richard Herman, of Witt, IL; and 8 grandchildren, Jaymie and John Rivinius, Juliana, Christina, and Harrison Herman, Gabriel, Jackson, and Kaitlynn Herman.

Memorial service for Mr. Herman will be 11: A. M. Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Sheridan Wesleyan Church with Pastor Darrell Smith and Pastor Chuck Lucas officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. 

Memorials in memory of “Hap” may be made to “Christmas in April/Building Togather”, Ranchester/Dayton Rotary, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Catherine Marie (Catie) Guelde, of Story, Wyoming, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2008, at the age of eight years old. Catie was born on November 30, 1999, at Deaconess Family Birth Center in Billings, Montana, the daughter of Clark and Christine (Horton) Guelde.

Catie was a member of Holy Name Catholic Community. She loved classical music, especially Mozart. She also enjoyed Kindermusik and her favorite food was pumpkin pie. Catie had a radiant smile, a twinkle in her eye, and a wonderful giggle. She loved being sung to, read to, tickled and being at home with her family.

Catie is survived by her parents, her sister, Cassandra, age 5; her brothers, Christopher, age 7, and Cameron, age 9 months. She is also survived by her grandparents, Charles and Joyce Flint of Sheridan and James and Donna Guelde of Meeteetse, Wyoming; her great grandmother, Anna Flint; and five aunts, six uncles, and thirteen cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Sue Guelde.

A Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, January 11, 2008 at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Holy Name Catholic Church with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. Interment will follow in the Story Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Memorials can be made at 1st Interstate Bank in Catie Guelde’s name.

Louise American Horse, 58, of Sheridan, passed away on January 10, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Louise was born March 3, 1949 in Spokane, WA to Raymond and Margaret Doty. She married Newton American Horse in Spokane on March 21, 1998. Louise enjoyed writing stories and reading, especially the bible. She loved the western lifestyle and never missed an episode of her favorite weekly television show, Smallville. Louise was friendly to everyone, nobody was a stranger to her. She always saw the positive in people and would help others as much as she could.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Newton of Sheridan; her children, Daniel Witham, Laura Witham, Jenniffer Thompson, and Joshua Wiltham; her adopted daughter, Jackie Coleman; her six grandchildren; her brother, Douglas Doty; and her aunt, Evelyn McLain.

Private interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the First Congregational Church with Reverend Bob Miller officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family.

Joe C. Keaten, 85, of Sheridan, passed away on January 5, 2008 at Westview Health Care Center.

Joe was born in Pauls Valley, OK on December 18, 1922 to Carl and Ottie Keaten. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1943 and served until his honorable discharge in 1946. He married Jeannette Laird in Waverly, IA on December 29, 1969. Joe worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Company as a sales manager. He was an avid artist and photographer and enjoyed playing golf. Joe was active in politics and frequently corresponded with the U.S. Congress.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jeannette; and his sister, Irma Bishop . He is survived by his children, Stephanie Eppich of Sheridan, WY and Timothy Keaten of Rogers, AR; and his three grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Joe’s life will be held at the Sheridan Country Club on Thursday, January 10, 2008 from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm with Reverend David Duprey officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial’s be made in Joe’s name to Hospice of the Big Horns 1401 W. 5th, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Walter R. "Butch" Keith, 90, of Sheridan, passed away on January 24, 2008, at Sheridan Manor.

Butch was born January 21, 1918 in Casper, WY to William H. And Edith E. (Hess) Keith. He grew up on the family ranch that was established in 1892. He attended country schools and graduated from Natrona County High School in 1938. On November 14, 1947 he married Patricia D. Morley in Harrison, NE. They made their home at the Keith Ranch southeast of Casper. He was a longtime 4-H leader and active in numerous agricultural organizations. Butch had a "hello" and "handshake" for everyone. He was known for his love of dancing and was still dancing at the age of 89. Butch attended 55 consecutive Ranch City Parties. He also enjoyed hosting barn dances, turkey shoots, playing the guitar and banjo, roller-skating (well into his 80's), and participating in the Senior Olympics.

Butch was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; his son, Bobby Keith; his grandson, Billy Dillon; and four half-brothers, Carl, Earl, Leon, and Harold Peterson. He is survived by his sister, Agnes Koch of Valley, WA; his children, William Keith of Casper, WY, Donna Madia of Casper, WY, Deb Dillon and her husband Dean of Sheridan, and Dean Keith and his wife Shawn of Casper, WY; and his twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Per Butch’s request no services are scheduled. Cremation has taken place and his eternal resting place will be at the Keith Ranch. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be made in Butch's name to the Central Wyoming Senior Citizen’s Center, 1831 E. 4th Street, Casper, WY 82601 or to Meals on Wheels, 1780 E. 12th Street, Casper, WY 82601.

Ina Faye Moriah Lomax, age 60, of Dayton, WY died Sunday, January 20, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Ina was born on July 13, 1947 in Sheridan, WY to Aune (Kortez) Dygert and Edwin Ray Dygert.

Ina was raised on a small ranch along Big Goose with her three older brothers.  As a child, Ina enjoyed riding in her horse and cart, ice skating, and playing with the neighbors. With the inspiration of her mother, Ina was active in 4-H for many years, knitting her own wool sweaters, sewing, leather craft, and baking. Ina graduated from Sheridan High School in 1965 and later received her degree in Elementary education in Billings, MT at Eastern Montana College (now MSU).  In 1968, she met and later married Jim Lomax where they made their home on the Lomax Ranch in Dayton. She taught for 12 years, her first two years at a country school in Wolf, WY and later Coffeen and Tongue River.  The 5th grade was her favorite class to teach and often did cartwheels to praise her students! Her love for learning and teaching never stopped.

After having her son and daughter she decided to stay home and Home School her children. Ina was involved in W.A.A.T.C.H., a program for Christian children who are being home schooled.  She enjoyed raising chickens, and helping  move cattle on the mountain she was an all-around good hand. She carried on the 4-H tradition with her own children and became a 4-H leader for many years. She was a member of the Dayton Community Church for 39 years. She taught Sunday school and was known for her huge inspiration to the kids to learn memory verses and earn Bibles. Ina enjoyed traveling in her RV to British Columbia, Canada, Montana, Washington, the Grand Canyon, & Thermopolis. She enjoyed Quilting and was a member of the Tongue River Quilt club.
Despite constant pain and debilitation of rheumatoid arthritis, she was always known for her smile and light hearted laughter. Her appreciation for the simple things in life spoke volumes to all who knew her. Almost 1 year ago, Ina was so grateful to be blessed to see the birth of her grandson and cherished watching him grow.

Ina is survived by her husband Jim Lomax, son Leo Lomax, daughter Gina Kelty all of Dayton, a grandson, three brothers Wayne, Arvo & Roy Dygert and many  cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00am on Friday (Jan. 25th) from Dayton Community Church with the Rev. Dennis Goodin officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Elks section.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit Dayton Community Church, Box 69, Dayton, WY  82836

Naomi Lucille Malyurek
1913-2008

Naomi Lucille Malyurek, age 94, a life long resident of Sheridan, WY passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County following a short illness.

Naomi was born June 15, 1913, in Sheridan to James H. & Ida Belle (Hadden) Ellis.  She attended Taylor Grade School and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1931.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming.  She taught in the rural schools of Passaic & Kooi, WY before marrying Paul B. Malyurek on June 15, 1937 in Buffalo, WY.  She also taught in the school systems of Dayton, Ranchester and Big Horn, WY for 30 years until retiring in 1975. 

Naomi was a member of Retired Teachers Assn., AARP, Sheridan Homemakers Club, Holy Name Catholic Church as well as numerous social groups.  She enjoyed playing cards, walking dancing and spending time with her family.  No matter what she was doing, she had to get back to her apartment to see “The Price is Right”.

Naomi was preceded in death by her husband in 1971, her parents and two brothers James and Jesse Ellis.

Naomi is survived by two daughters Coralee Davis (Bob Kaufmann) and Annette Buckley (Tom); son Thomas Malyurek (Susan); six grandchildren Robert & David Stevenson, Bernard Connolly (Lisa), Catherine Bard (Irv), Luke Malyurek (Amanda) and Marguerite Jackson (Blakely) and one great granddaughter Ellie Anna Bard.

Viewing will be 1:00pm until 5:00pm on Tuesday (Jan. 8th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be 10:00am on Wednesday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Father Ronald Stolcis officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent to her daughters for a “Memorial Bench” to be erected in her honor; Coralee Davis, 96 Red Fox Dr., Sheridan or Annette Buckley, 214 Meade Creek Rd., Sheridan.

Leonard McEwan, 82, died in Sheridan, WY of complications from Diabetes on January 24, 2008.

Leonard was born in Great Falls, MT in 1925 to Leonard and Olga McEwan. He grew up in Great Falls, moved to Sheridan in 1939 and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1943. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Leonard attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business/Accounting in 1955, and JD in 1957 from the College of Law. He played football for the Wyoming Cowboys. In 1947 he was part of the first Wyoming Cowboy football team to travel to an away game by airplane. He married Cameon Wolfe in 1953 in Story, WY. After graduating from law school in 1957 he practiced law in Sheridan. Leonard had great charm and a wonderful wit, and was sought after as a speaker and master of ceremonies. He was active in Democratic politics and was a member of Rotary, the Elks, Kalif Shrine, American Legion, and the American Bar Association.

Leonard was a member of the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation since 1995. Leonard was a strong advocate of Sheridan College. As a member of the Sheridan College Trustees, he was one of the founders of the Sheridan College Foundation and was instrumental in the establishment of the Dental Hygiene program in 1969. Leonard and Mary established the Leonard and Mary Amschel McEwan Music Scholarship in 1995. Known for his sense of humor and his commitment to Sheridan College, Judge McEwan stepped up during the campaign to build the Agriculture Complex to claim the honor of naming the Herbicide and Pesticide Storage Building the Leonard and Mary Amschel McEwan Building. He also was active in the University of Wyoming Foundation by participating in the Campus Advisory Board, Associated Parents Board, and various other group associations at the University throughout the years. His first recorded gift was made to the Foundation in 1969 for Stadium Expansion. Over the years he also supported the Law School, College of Business, Cowboy Joe Club, Art Museum, Alumni House Building, Alumni Association Board Member from 1959-1963, Athletic Center, and he was a President's Society Donor. The Judge and Mary have been Brown and Gold fans forever it seems. They attended UW games, especially loved Homecoming, and always sat in the same seats in Section EE. Judge will be missed deeply by his many friends and colleagues at the University of Wyoming. He appreciated students and supported the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund for many years. He, along with some teammates from his high school football team, started the Dead Pecker Society which met periodically in Story, WY.

Leonard was elected to the Wyoming Supreme Court in 1968, where he served as a Justice and as the Chief Justice of the Court until 1974. In 1974 Leonard did what no other Justice had, or has ever done, he left the Supreme Court to become the Judge of the District Court of the 4th Judicial District serving in Sheridan and Johnson Counties and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1985. He wanted to return to Sheridan and also preferred the diversity of the duties of a District Judge to the academics of the Appellate Judge. Cameon died in 1977, and Leonard married Mary Amschel on February 22, 1988 in Hemet, CA. Leonard and Mary both loved Story and chose to live at Mary's family summer home in Story.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Olga McEwan, his first wife, Cameon, and two brothers, Lionel and Jim. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his stepson, Edward T. Amschel, his wife Lynne, and their children, Ryan and Kurt Amschel and Tera Amschel Puckett his stepson, Peter Amschel and his children, Michael, Charles, Mary Sue, and Randall Amschel, and his stepson, Stephen J. Amschel and his children, John and Mark Amschel; his three step-great-grandchildren; his brother Robert Lee McEwan, his wife Joanne, and their five children, Ronald, Marge, Kathy, Helen, and Mike; Lionel's wife Enuice and their daughter, Leslie; and Jim's children, Allison, Heather, and the twins, Justine and Lyndsay. He is also survived by his nephews, Jim, Edward, and Clint Wolfe; his nieces, Karen, Margaret, Betsy, and Ellen; and numerous great-nieces and nephews, including Mindy Ree of Sheridan, who has been with Leonard and Mary almost every day the past year through Mac's illness, helping them through this difficult time with loving care.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Reverend David Duprey and Reverend Kevin Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Please join the family for a reception following the interment at the Sheridan Elks Lodge #520. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

The family has requested memorials be made in Leonard's name to the Sheridan College Foundation c/o Linda Lawrence, PO Box 6328, Sheridan, WY 82801 or to the Sheridan Rotary Foundation, c/o Jim Weber, PO Box 997, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Edward F. Miech, 81, of Sheridan, passed away on January 9, 2008, at the Sheridan VA Medical Center.

Ed was born on August 7, 1926 in Ulm, WY to Joseph and Anna Miech. He joined the Army in 1944 and served until his honorable discharge in 1946. He enjoyed hunting, ranching, and farming.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Joe, Mike, George and John Miech; and his sisters, Ann Kumor, Mary Powers, Albena Kobielusz, and Helen Miech. He is survived by his long time companion, Everta Wise of Sheridan, his children, Kathleen Voiles of Gillette, WY, Judith Schreder, Edward Miech, and John Miech all of Sheridan; his nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and his sisters, Rose Linton of N.M., Edna Fry of Malibu, CA, and Mabel Rothwell of Cheyenne, WY.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at the Big Horn Mountain Eagles on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 3:00 pm. Kane Funeral Home is handling local arrangements

Kenard Earl Moye, 81, of Sheridan, passed away on January 24, 2008 at the Eastern Montana VA Medical Center.

Kenny, as many called him, was born June 18, 1926 in Casper, WY to Earl and Matilda (Lampman) Moye. Kenny spent most of his youth on a small ranch near Spotted Horse, WY. While helping his dad with the families Steeldust Quarter Horses, he learned how to ride well and how to rope calves. He was frequently in the money at local rodeos with his calf roping skills. Kenny joined the Army in September 1944. After basic training he served in the Philippines. By the time he was on furlough, the ranch was sadly gone, along with the horses. Times were tough and the folks needed the money to live on. After his honorable discharge Kenny worked jobs such as ranch work, pushed concrete for construction, oiled a rock crusher, helped mine coal, and worked with hay moving, bailing, stacking, and hauling. He swore his arms were longer because of it. Kenny was proud to say he never herded sheep. He said his father would have approved. Kenny also learned how to fly small planes. He was well on his way to earning his private license and later on, at Fort Lewis, he made it! This adventure would start his love of airplanes. Kenny married June Alden in June 1947. This marriage produced two children, Kerry and Molly. Kenny and June were later divorced. The following year Kenny married Eva Marie Thompson. This marriage produced three children, Kay, infant son Keith Earl, who passed away, and Frederick. Kenny started working at the VA Hospital pushing a broom and mop in the housekeeping department. This job was less demanding than his previous heavy lifting jobs. Kenny had this job for 9 ½ years and during this time he enlisted in the Army National Guard. In 1969, when an air opening became available in Gillette, he states he was conned into quitting the VA and working full time with the National Guard. In 1974, Kenny was transferred back to Sheridan and promoted to First Sergeant. He held this position until he accepted the position of Operations Sergeant which he held until his retirement at age 60. After retirement from the National Guard and Civil Service, he started driving a bus for Sheridan Senior Center in 1987. He retired from this job in May 1996 and enjoyed his full retirement. During Kenny’s military career he received many awards. In 1980, he received the Bronze Star. Kenny received the Legion of Merit award in 1986 upon his retirement from the National Guard. This is the highest award given in the military during peace time. In 1993, Kenny received the Ancient Order of Saint Barbara. This honorary society recognizes those who have performed long term exceptionally conspicuous service on behalf of the field artillery. Kenny spent many hours tinkering. Besides building model airplanes, he was always inventing useful projects. One of his most well known inventions was a bracket hand wench for a one man hitch up of a 155 mm howitzer. Kenny enjoyed the outdoors. He hunted and fished. He also loved anything to do with airplanes. He finally earned his real wings. We’ll miss his charm and personality, but most of all, his wonderful smile.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Matilda; his wife, Eva Marie; infant son; Keith Earl; and his ex-wife, June Alden. He is survived by his four children, Kerry Moye of Casper, WY, Molly Chapman of Deer Park, WA, Kay Mespelt, and Fred Moye, both of Sheridan; and his nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Monday, January 28, 2008 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10:00 am with Pastor Darrell White officiating Interment with military honors will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

The family has requested memorials be made in Kenny's name to the Sheridan Senior Citizen’s Center, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Leonard M. Norwood, 89, of Story, WY, died Friday, January 4, 2008 at his residence.

Mr. Norwood was born January 2, 1919 in Nebraska to Ernest and Hazel (Jacobson) Norwood.  He moved to Midwest, WY with his family when he was a small boy, and attended Midwest schools, graduating from Midwest High School in 1936.

Mr. Norwood went to work in the Midwest oil fields after high school working for Standard Oil and B. P. Amoco Oil, retiring as an oilfield foreman in 1977.  Leonard then moved to Story, WY where he lived until his death.

He married Emily Martines July 15, 1938 in Valentine, NB.

Leonard enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years, his horses which he raised, and he always loved a good joke or a “funny.”

Mr. Norwood was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Emily.

He is survived by two sons, Phillip Norwood, (Jan), of Blackfoot, ID, and Kevin (Vicki) Norwood, of Story, WY; one daughter, Linda Krout, (Roger), of Sheridan, WY; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 2 great, great grandchildren.

 At Mr. Norwood’s request, no services are planned.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Norwood may be made to the Story Volunteer Fire Department. 

Paul Orum, 54, of Sheridan, WY, died Saturday, January 5, 2008 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. 

Mr. Orum was born November 9, 1953 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Wayne and Jewel Kathleen (Gardner) Orum.  He was an Automotive Technician at A+ Services in Sheridan.

Mr. Orum was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

He is survived by two sisters, Velda Duncan, of Sherman, TX, and Jane Hubert of Greenville, TX; three brothers, Billy Orum, of Quinlan, TX, Walter Orum, of Sheridan, WY, and Don Orum, of Wolfe City, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Mr. Orum will be 10:30 A. M. Friday, January 11, 2008 at Owens Funeral Chapel, Wolfe City, TX.  Interment will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Wolfe City, TX.  Local arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. 

OTTO W. SCHILLING
1914-2008

Otto W. Schilling, 93, of Ranchester, Wyoming died at his home on Saturday, January 26, 2008, due to complications from shingles.

He was born July 16, 1914 on Soldier Creek Road near Ranchester, the eldest son of Otto W. and Anna (Sperl) Schilling.

He graduated from Ranchester High School and received a business degree from Rocky Mountain Polytechnic Institute in Billings, Montana. He was on the college track team at Rocky Mountain and specialized in the high hurdles and 440 yard races.

On June 30, 1939, he married the love of his life, Myrtle E. "Teeta" Vasby in Billings, Montana.

Mr. Schilling served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was voted Honor Man of his company at the Farragut, Idaho Naval Training Center. He then served in two Advance Base PT Boat Squadrons in the Philippine Islands.  After the war, he worked for many years at Wilson Equipment & Supply in Cheyenne and Moss Equipment in Casper. He also was co-owner of Valley Machinery Co. in Havre, Montana. He belonged to St Paul's Lutheran Chuch in Cheyenne and Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Casper.  He was a Mason and belonged to Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 40 in Cheyenne.

Mr. Schilling was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time in the mountains.  He enjoyed hunting, camping, fly fishing and rockhounding. He enjoyed playing basketball, volleyball and ice skating. After retiring in 1984 to the family ranch near Ranchester, he raised birds and enjoyed gardening.  He had a special love of wildlife and beekeeping which he learned as a young boy.  He was a loyal Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl basketball fan.  He played golf until he was 89.

He is survived by two sons, Michael (wife Margaret) of Cheyenne and Steven (wife Robin) of Story, six grandsons, Michael, Gregory, Preston, Brent, Nicholas and David, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, brother, Rudy Schilling, and sister, Elenore Jolovich.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Champion Ferries Funeral home.  No services will be held at the request of Mr. Schilling.

Memorials may benefit “Meals On Wheels”, Senior Citizen’s Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan or the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Wyoming, P.O. Box 20088, Cheyenne, WY  82001.

Donna Marie Taylor, age 43, of Sheridan, WY died Wednesday, January 9, 2008, in her Sheridan home of health complications.

Donna was born April 21, 1964, in Sheridan.  Her parents are George and the late Dorothy Arzy.

She grew up and attended schools in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan College.  She worked for RENEW for several years and then worked in Sheridan and Gillette for the Social Security Administration.  Later she worked for Pixley Transportation and Shuttle Express.  Donna loved playing bingo and enjoyed crafts, writing poems, reading and watching scary movies.

Donna is preceded in death by her mother, sister LeOra Kraft and step brother Kenny Bridwell.

Donna is survived by her companion Pat Van Rooyen of Sheridan; son Adam Taylor of Sheridan; step son John Van Rooyen of Sheridan; step daughters Laura Van Rooyen, April Rushing and Christy Van Rooyen all of Sheridan; father and step mother George and Jean Arzy of Sheridan; brothers Larry Townsend and Bob Kraft of Sheridan; step brother Allen Ackerley of Sheridan; sisters Linda O’Toole of California and Brenda Smith of Sheridan; step sister Nancy Ackerley of Sheridan; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be 10:00am on Tuesday (Jan. 15th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorial gifts may be sent to Sunlight Federal Credit Union, 305 S. Main St., Sheridan, WY  82801.

Juanita C. Vanderhoef, 88, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday,January 17, at her home in Dayton.

Juanita comes from a rich history of Wyoming settlers beginning with her grandfather, Christian John Hepp, who was born in Bavaria, Germany in 1857 and came to the United States with his family at age eight. In 1881 he homesteaded on Piney Creek between Buffalo and Sheridan. He then traveled to Nebraska where he met his wife Rosa Weller. They had four daughters, one being Elsie, who with her husband Fred Powell Gray gave birth to Juanita on August 22, 1919 in Buffalo, WY. She was the forth of eight children, six daughters and two sons, born to the couple.

Juanita attended school in Buffalo, graduating from Johnson County High School in 1937. She first went to work for John C. Flint, City Clerk, and then became a legal secretary for attorney Burton S. Hill. She concluded her career with Northern Wyoming Insurance.

Juanita is survived by her husband, Lance Vanderhoef, of Dayton, WY, whom she met in 1938 and married in 1940; a daughter, Diana, living in Seattle, WA; two sons, Ron Vanderhoef and his wife Kathy, of Dayton, WY and Lane Vanderhoef of Sheridan; five grandchildren, Mike Vanderhoef of Dayton, WY, Tyler Vanderhoef, and his wife Carla, of Casper, WY, Christian John Vanderhoef, and his wife Amy, of Sheridan, Alison Vanderhoef of Sheridan, and Donna Gonzalez, and her husband Ray, of Blue Springs, MO; and three great-grandchildren, Anna Marie and Aiden Vanderhoef of Sheridan and Brittany Clemons of Blue Springs, MO. In addition, Juanita is survived by sisters, Lola Pheasant and Vi Duncan of Buffalo and Edith Hibbard of Midland, TX; and brother, Fred Gray, also of Buffalo, WY.

Juanita’s 1937 high school graduating class motto was, "Stepping Up the Stairs, Not Stairing Up the Steps", and she lived it faithfully with a young and vibrant spirit to completion. A remarkable woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she has left her beloved fingerprint on her family, who has loved and treasured her, and will miss her deeply forever.

Services will be held on the ranch at a later date. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be made in Juanita’s name to Dayton Volunteer Fire and Rescue, c/o Jon and Yodi Miles, PO Box 396, Dayton, WY 82836.

Margueritte L.Way, 85, of Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, January 31, at her Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Born Margueritte Louise Driskill in Hullet, WY on January 1, 1922 to Mabel and Wiley Driskill. The family moved to Buffalo, WY at the age o f nine months. Margueritte graduated from Johnson County High School in 1939. After high school she worked for J.C. Penney for nine years. She married Bob Lepper in Casper in November of 1947. She moved to Sheridan in 1949 and was active in the operation of the Sheridan Inn Dining Room until in closed. Margueritte was assistant manager at the Sheridan Center Inn until her marriage to Robert Way on January 18, 1966. She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Daughters of the Nile, American Legion Aux. In Buffalo, past member of St. Peter’s Altar Guild, Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters Bethel #4 Buffalo, also Guardian of Jobs Daughters Bethel #4, and the Sheridan Country Club.

Margueritte was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Lee Meike; her brother, John Driskill; and her two step-sons, Robert Earl Way and Dr. Gary Way. She is survived by her husband, Bob Way of Sheridan; her son, Robert Owen Lepper of Wolf Point, MT; her daughter Kathy Way of California; stepdaughters, Judy Schreibeis of Sheridan and Mary Lynne Lamberts of Rochester, NY; grandson, Jeff Way of Wolf, WY; and her 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Darrell W. Whitaker, 88, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, January 28, 2008 in the Sheridan V. A. Medical Center.

Mr. Whitaker was born August 24, 1919 in Keeline WY to Francis and Faye (Grammer) Whitaker.  He grew up and attended schools in Kremmling, CO.

Darrell married Millie Kelley October 9, 1949 in Colorado.  Mr. Whitaker served in the U. S. Army from 1945 to 1946.  Upon his discharge from the service Mr. Whitaker was a rancher

Mr. Whitaker was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by one daughter, Millie Whitaker, of Sheridan, WY; one son, Darrell Whitaker, Jr., of Gillette, WY; two daughters, Pearl Riggs, of Casper, WY, and Janice Hayes, of Casper, WY; one sister, Tilly Lowe, four grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. 

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