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	FEBRUARY 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

John Arzy, age 86, of Sheridan, WY died Friday, February 29, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

John was born January 13, 1922, on the family homestead northeast of Sheridan to Joseph & Mary Agnes (Selig) Arzy.

John grew up on the ranch, attended Wagner School and graduated from Sheridan High School.  He worked for Leo Petrie before working for Green Heating /Orr Plumbing for 27 years.  John married Mamie Tyler on February 18, 1978, in Sheridan.  He worked for Roush Plumbing and Zowada Plumbing until he retired in 1983.  John enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.  He was a member of Sheridan Elks Lodge #520.

John was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Patricia Arzy, brothers Joe & Bill Arzy, and sister Albenia Wolfe.

John is survived by his wife Mamie of Sheridan; step son Michael Carnley of Sheridan; brothers Ray & George Arzy of Sheridan; sisters Nellie Wolfe of Waskom, TX, Francis Miech of Sheridan and Florence Young of Decker, MT; and two step grandchildren.

Viewing will be 2:00pm until 6:00pm on Monday (Mar. 3rd) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be 10:00am on Tuesday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Robinson officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Elks Section.

Memorials may benefit the Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. 5th St., Sheridan or the Donor’s Choice.

Thomas Alexander Brown, 27, of Sheridan, passed away on February 19, 2008, from a work related accident.

Mr. Brown was born on February 19, 1981 in Colfax, WA to Kathleen and Douglas Brown. Mr. Brown worked for Mister Well Service as a rig hand for the last year. He married Valerie Hamilton on July 15, 2006. They made their home in Sheridan. He very much enjoyed his family, NASCAR, football, and friends.

He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mashyala of Billings, MT, Jazmyne and Nikkita of Sheridan; his mother, Kathleen Brown of Sheridan; his father, Douglas Brown of Nevada; his sister, Amy Brown of Grand, NE; his brother, Nathan Brown of Sheridan; his grandparents, Ernest VanKeuren of OR and Sandy Moore of Spokane, WA; and Mr. Brown’s extended family of friends.

Funeral services are planned for 10:00 am on Saturday, February 2008 at the Salvation Army Chapel. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

James Ray Bury, 58, of Sheridan, WY, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

Cremation has taken place and private memorial service will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his mother Lois Bury; sister, Debbie Paterakis; 3 nieces, Bobbie Paterakis, Jonnie Garner, and Sandra Shaw; nephew, Jay Bury; 3 great nieces, 2 great nephews; and a special aunt and uncle, Nancy and Jim Ketcham.

James was preceded in death by his father, John P. Bury; and a brother, John “Tooky” Bury.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. 

Michael James Chase, age 27, of Sheridan, WY died Monday, February 4, 2008, in an automobile accident.

Michael was born June 23, 1980, in Sheridan to Eugene & Lynda (McCarthy) Chase.

Michael grew up and attended schools in the Sheridan area and graduated from Sheridan High School.  Michael married Joni Powers on May 9, 2005, in Sheridan.  He worked for Larry’s Inc. for several years.  The he owned and operated Wyoming Pools and Spas.  In 2003, he worked for Caza Drilling and the in 2004 he went to work for Spring Creek Coal as a heavy equipment operator.  Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping bowling, coin collecting, working around the house, playing video games with the kids and being with his family.

Michael was preceded in death by his great grandmother Iva Currier, Grandmother Willo Chase and Uncles Thomas Allen and Sam Chase.

Michael is survived by his wife Joni of Sheridan; sons Kaleb and Gavin Chase of Sheridan; daughter Katie; brothers Tyson Chase; sisters Danyelle Morton and Nikki Chase; mother & step father Lynda & Bryan Ristau; father & step mother Gene & Toni Chase; grandparents Garrett & Audrey Myer; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial service will be 2:00pm on Friday (Feb. 8th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Johnson officiating.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the Michael Chase Memorial Fund, in care of Shelly Whitebear, First Interstate Bank Sugarland, 1613 Coffeen Ave., Sheridan, WY  82801.

Nina L. "Sally" Felde, 82, of Sheridan, passed away on February 25, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Nina was born on September 17, 1925 to Joseph Earl and Flossie Talley Martin in Humboldt, KS. She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1943. She married Robert "Bob" Adams, the two later divorced. She married Ken Morris, the two also divorced. She married Dave Felde in Sheridan. Nina worked as a nursing assistant at the Sheridan VA Medical Center for 19 ½ years until her retirement in 1993. Nina loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was active in BPO Does, The Red Hat Society, and volunteering at First Christian Church Thrift Store and the Senior Citizen’s Center. Nina loved going to Eric’s exercise class and having breakfast at Perkins on Wednesday mornings with her walking group. She enjoyed camping, fishing, going on picnics, flowers, birds, and crocheting.

Nina was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, LaVon Martin and W.C. Martin. She is survived by her three daughters, Sandra Cooper and her husband Larry, of Richmond, KY, Shirley Velos and her husband, Corky, of Ranchester, WY, and Judy Horsley of Sheridan; her son, Robert Adams and his wife, Lora, of Grand Junction, CO; and her nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by special nieces and nephews, cousins, the Adams’ brother-in-law and sisters-in-law and special friends.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the First Christian Church with Pastor Doug Goodwin officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Nina’s name to donor’s choice.

Donald Lee Hyder, age 81, of Sheridan, WY died Monday, February 4, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. 

Don was born in Hopkins, Missouri, on June 21, 1926.  He was the youngest of seven children born to Sarah and Jesse Hyder.  He grew up in Pickering, Missouri, until he joined the Coast Guard in 1943, at the age of 17, with his mother's permission.  Don served his country in the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres until war's end where he was honorably discharged on February 12, 1946.  Following the war he came to Sheridan to visit his cousin, Roxy Montenga, who asked him to stay and work at the Alamo gas station/motel with him. 

Don then met Alice (Mickey) Lilley, the love of his life.  They married in Hardin, Montana, on May 24, 1947.  After starting a family, Don joined the National Guard and they mobilized him into the Army during the Korean War.  He was then transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington.  After further additions to his family, Don was honorably discharged.  He and Alice moved to California where they raised their five children.  Don was an active member of The Masonic Lodge which he joined in 1967.   In 1983, after working 20 years for the County of Los Angeles Maintenance and Sanitation District, he retired. 

In 1984, Don and Alice moved to Sheridan where Don enjoyed hunting, fishing and visiting with family and friends.  He also loved growing some of the best tomatoes in Sheridan.  He was an avid fan of Nascar and enjoyed watching the Bill O'Reilly show.

He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Marjorie Wolters, Francis Hyder, Lester (Joe) Hyder, Virginia Saggs, Florence Darby, and Etta (Hope) Janke. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Alice; his five children, Donald Jr., Linda Fice, Ronald, Sarah and Roger; seven grandchildren; four Great-Grandchildren and  numerous neices and nephews.

Funeral service will be 10:00am on Saturday (Feb. 9th) from Champion-Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Doolin officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

 Memorials can be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center's "Meals on Wheels" program, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan.

Bernice G. Kinter, 92, of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in Westview Health Care Center.

Mrs. Kinter was born June 18, 1915 in Davenport, Iowa to Christian F. and
Anna B. (Kostal) Gosch.  She came to Great Falls, MT from Davenport, Iowa in a covered wagon with her family when she was 5 years old.  The family moved to Sheridan, WY when she was 7, and she lived in the Sheridan area her entire life.

Mrs. Kinter married Fredrick Charles Kinter January 25, 1932 in Hardin, Montana.  She was a past President of the Navy Mothers, a member of the Eagle’s Auxiliary, and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

She enjoyed croqueting, reading, cooking and baking, canning, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Mrs. Kinter was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fredrick; three children, Barbara Ann Schaffer, Alfred W. Kinter, and Mary Janice Kinter.

She is survived by one son, Christian F. Kinter, of Cynthiana, Kentucky; eight daughters, Karen Hans, Judy Kinter, and Bernice DeLapp, all of Sheridan, WY, Peggy Marker, of Loveland, CO, Norma Kinter, of Tacoma, WA, Evelyn Meyer, of Skagway, AK, Georgia Manuel, of Baxley, GA, & Anna Bassett, of Ft. Collins, CO; three brothers, George Gosch, of Flagstaff, AZ, Chris Gosch, of FL, and William Gosch, of Sheridan, WY; one sister, Mary Ann Pitch, of Hardin, MT; 21 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services for Mrs. Kinter will be 10:30 A. M. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Heine officiating.  Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Kinter may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1300 W. 5th St., Sheridan, WY, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. 

Norma C. Legerski, age 73, of Sheridan, WY died Friday, February 8, 2008, at her daughter’s home in Newcastle, WY.

Norma was born May 27, 1934, in Oakland, CA to Rusty and Juanita Dunn.

Norma came to Sheridan in 1947 and later graduated from Sheridan High School.  During her life, she worked on ranches, for State Farm Insurance and Sheridan Meat Company.  She married Roman Legerski, Sr. on January 5, 1976, in Sheridan.  They moved to Monarch in 1982 and operated Legerski Processing until her retirement.  She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, working in her yard and just being outdoors.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Norma is survived by her son Roman Legerski, Jr. of Sheridan; daughters

Sister Barbara Simon; nineteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be _________ on Tuesday (Feb. 12th) in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Elks Section with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit Hospice in Newcastle, in care of Carol Rossman, 134 Sweetwater Rd., Newcastle, WY  82701 or Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. 5th St., Sheridan, WY  82801

Amil E. Livingston, 96, of Sheridan, WY, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

Amil was born October 4, 1911 in Sheridan, WY to Edward G. and Alpha Marie (Somerville) Livingston.  He spent his early childhood on the homestead in the Powder River Breaks.  In 1923 the family sold out and moved to Newcastle, WY where his father went back to work for the railroad as an engineer in the coal mine at Cambria. 

In 1926 the family moved back to Sheridan.  He met Loraine Browne when they both appeared in a community play.  They were married June 21, 1937 in Thermopolis, WY.

The Livingston’s purchased the Big Horn Avenue Grocery in Sheridan.  In 1941, Amil purchased the Sheridan Wrecking Yard from Leo Petrie.  As an entrepreneur he owned the wrecking yard, Central News Stand, Champion Auto, Sheridan Sand & Gravel and Ready Mix, T & S Tire, Sheridan Auto & Truck, and operated the Gasamat Station and Car Wash.  Amil was also one of the founders of Camp Bethel and the Calvary Baptist Church. 

Amil had a generous heart, and behind the scenes he helped many who were in need.  He loved the outdoors and his cabin in the mountains.  Amil was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a hunting guide for many years.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, “Rainey”, in 2003; his son, Ed, in 2006; and one granddaughter, Cathy Knievel; his parents; one sister, Naomi; and one brother, Elwood.

Amil is survived by one daughter-in-law, Nancy Livingston, of Sheridan, WY; daughter and son-in-law, Hazel & Gary Richards, of Sheridan, WY, daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Don Knievel, of Sheridan, WY; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Karen Livingston, of Sheridan, WY; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service for Mr. Livingston will be 9:00 A. M. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Cornerstone Community Church, 4351 Big Horn Ave., with the Rev. Kenneth Doolin officiating.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Amil may be made to Camp Bethel, P. O. Box 7023, Dayton, WY  82836

Conrad A. McEdward, 77, of Sheridan, passed away on February 20, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Conrad was born on March 3, 1930 in North Hollywood, CA to Nelson and Muriel McEdward. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1948 and served until his honorable discharge in 1952. Conrad married Mary Ann Lamb on September 21, 1958 in San Diego, CA. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, some crafts, water skiing, swimming, and the outdoors.

Conrad was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and his son, Brad Richard Guyer. He is survived by his children, Penny Church of Burbank, CA, David Guyer of Grants Pass, OR, Susan McEdward of Lakeport, CA, and William McEdward of Sheridan; his two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his sister, Willmarie Rosaci of Las Vegas, NV; and his brother, John Gaines.

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

Dale William McNabb, age 84, of Sheridan, WY died Saturday, February 9, 2008, in Sheridan Manor.

Dale was born May 9, 1923, in Orchard, Nebraska, to Glen & Emma (Sollman) McNabb.

Dale graduated from Orchard High School in 1940.  He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1947.  On April 17, 1948, he married Evelyn Deibel in Akron, Ohio.  Throughout their 59 years of marriage, they resided in several towns in Iowa, as well as Omaha, NE, Laramie, WY and Mesa, AZ.  They moved to Sheridan in 2005 to be near their son.  Dale was an avid fisherman and enjoyed sightseeing in the Big Horn Mtns.  Dale was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.  During his lifetime, he was a champion boxer in the CCC’s.  He was self employed in several businesses and was a recognized industry leader in food brokerage.  While living in Arizona, he enjoyed taking trips to Laughlin, NV.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents and sister Fern Quigley.

Dale is survived by his wife Evelyn of Sheridan; son Kevin of Dayton, WY; two daughters-in-law; brother Lyle McNabb of Omaha, NE; sister Joanne Crotty of Norfolk, NE; one grandson, two granddaughters, one great granddaughter, numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be 10:30am on Friday (Feb. 15th) from Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Heine officiating.  Inurnment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit Martin Luther Grammar School, 1300 W. 5th St., Sheridan.

Richard (Rick) John Michaelis passed away from leukemia and into his Father’s loving arms in the early morning of February 15th, 2008.  Rick was born to Connie (Cole) and Richard Michaelis in Riverton, Wyoming on May 21st, 1954.  He grew up and attended schools in Greybull, Casper, Thermopolis, Cheyenne, Butte, MT. and Sheridan College.  He was involved in baseball and wrestling during his school years and took many family trips to the mountains where he would spend hours fishing the streams, rivers and lakes of the Big Horn Mountains.  He enjoyed the peace and solitude of backpacking and photographing nature and wildlife.  He was a self taught man in many areas and he felt if he didn’t have the knowledge of something of interest to him, he’d get books or information on the internet to accomplish his goal.
While living in Butte he met Tracey Salazar in 1971 when they were both 16 years old.  He married her, the love of his life at the Immaculate Conception church on May 26th, 1973.  Rick was employed as a welder with the Anaconda Company from 1973-1976.  In 1976 the couple moved to Sheridan where he was employed by Peter Kiewit & Sons at Decker Coal as a welder for 30 years. 
On June 16th, 1996 (Father’s Day), the light of his life was born, their son, Christian John.  He was their blessing and miracle from heaven.  Rick cherished the years of fatherhood and the time spent with his son was precious to him.  His only regret was that he didn’t have enough time to teach him all the lessons he wanted Chris to know.
Rick was a member of the United Mine Workers Local 1972 and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Rick is survived by his wife and son of Sheridan, his parents of Green Valley, Arizona, sisters Donna Dodd of Kenai, Alaska, and Diane (Rick) Stephan of Littleton, Colorado.  He’s also survived by his mother-in-law Virginia Salazar of Butte, Montana; brothers-in-law; Mike (Lou) Salazar of Phoenix, Arizona; Tony (Leah) Salazar of Butte, Montana; Max (Melissa) Salazar of Spokane, Washington; sisters-in-law, Terry Salazar, Pam (Randy) O’Leary; Peggy (Bernie) Boyle; and Kerry (Greg) O’Leary all of Butte.  Patty Salazar of Union City, Michigan, Jenny (Dan) Fawcett of Anchorage, Alaska; Kelly (Chris) Ward; and Jackie (Tom) Kingston, both of Winnemucca, Nevada, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Rick was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mac and Rhea Michaelis; maternal grandparents, Opal Tolman, Walter Cole, and Eddie Musgrove, an infant niece Michelle Nielson; father-in-law, Max Salazar II; brothers-in-law, Tim, Mark, and Steve Salazar.
Rick…we are blessed for having you and your love in our lives. You were so brave and strong the last three years and though we are saddened by our loss, we take comfort in knowing there are many others greeting you joyfully toward your next journey – God Bless you.
Dad – I’ll miss you a lot, but now you’re happy. 

Funeral service will be 11:00am on Tuesday (Feb. 19th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Philip Wold officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Rick would like friends and family to donate blood as a memorial to him.

Elmer Charles Moody, age 83, of Sheridan, WY died Wednesday, February 06, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Elmer was born December 17, 1924, on a homestead near Sayle, MT to John & Edith (Robinson) Moody.

Elmer grew up on the homestead and graduated from high school in Broadus, MT.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  After the service, he worked in Alaska logging.  He then worked at numerous jobs around Sheridan.  Elmer married Doris Brown on June 10, 1968, in Moorcroft, WY.  He worked for the V.A. Medical Center in Sheridan for 25 years.  After retiring from the V.A., he worked for Buggy Bath Care Wash for over 20 years.  Mrs. Moody died in 2002.  Elmer enjoyed gardening and reading.

Elmer is survived by his son Matthew of Sheridan; daughter Cristina Moody of Columbus, Ohio; brother Thomas Moody of Greenville, TX and one grandson.

Memorial service will be 1:30pm on Saturday (Feb. 9th) from First Congregational Church with Pastor Bob Miller officiating.  Inurnment of cremains will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the S.Cty. Fulmer Public Library, 335 W. Alger St., Sheridan.

In Memory of Rose Maye Parsons
December 15, 1937 – February 2, 2008

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Thursday, February 7, 2008 – 1:00pm
Church of The Living God

OFFICIATING
Alan & Janell Ziegler

ORGANIST / SOLOIST
Rick Beld & Joel Hendricksen

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Dustin Sadler, Mark Deutsch, Jeff Golson
David Showers, Edwin Badgett, Trou Bower
Jeff Wagner, Dale Sadler, Ed Golson
Andy Two Bulls, Kirk Helling, Deano Heineckee

SURVIVING RELATIVES
HUSBAND
Cecil “”Pee Wee” Parsons
SON / DAUGHTERS
Kevin Badgett / Rosie Sadler, Connie Deutsch
Shelia Badgett, Tamik Badgett
STEP-SON / STEP-DAUGHTER
Robert Lee Parsons / Carol Anne Wright
BROTHER
Robert “Moose” Vine
13 GRANDCHILDREN
12 GREAT GRANDCHIDLREN
INTERMENT
Sheridan Municipal Cemetery

ARRANGEMENTS
Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Walter “Bud” Pilch, age 89, of Sheridan, WY died Thursday, February 14, 2008, in Heritage Acres Nursing Home, Hardin, MT.
               
Bud was born January 19, 1919, in Acme, WY to Samuel & Mary (Peanowski) Pilch.

Bud grew up in the Sheridan area.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  After the service, he returned to Sheridan and married Gladys Adsit in the late 1940’s in Sheridan.  Bud cooked for a time.  He moved to Thermopolis, WY and operated a motel for several years.  He moved back to the Sheridan area and lived in Dayton and then Ranchester until he finally settled in Sheridan.  His nephew Eddie Pilch was always near to help him.  Bud was a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #520 and enjoyed gardening, raising sheep and gambling.

Bud is preceded by his brothers Joe, John, Stanley and Smokey and two sisters Emily Baker and Rosie Provnick.

Bud is survived by his sister Bernice Minchers of Hardin, MT and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be 11:00am until 4:00pm on Monday (Feb.18th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Tuesday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Carter Benedict officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Elks Section.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the Sheridan Senior Citizen’s Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan.

John D. Prill, 39, of Sheridan, passed away on February 15, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

John was born in Sheridan, WY on November 6, 1968 to Bud and Teri Prill. He attended school in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1987. He married Collette Mallinger on April 16, 1994. He enjoyed bow hunting, boating, working on cars, and building things. He worked for Prill Brothers as a sheet metal worker.

John was preceded in death by his step-son James Cerwick; his grandparents, David and Mary Prill; and his grandmother, Dorothy Jensik. He is survived by his wife, Collette of Sheridan; his son, Stephen Prill of Sheridan; his daughter, Stephanie Prill of Sheridan; his step-sons, Jesse, Michael, and Mason Cerwick all of Sheridan; his parents, Bud and Teri Prill of Ranchester, WY; his brother, Gary Prill of Sheridan; and his grandfather, George Jensik.

Cremation has taken place with memorial services being held at Kane Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 2:00 pm with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. Interment of cremains will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Helen R. Sampson,93, of Sheridan, passed away on February 20, 2008 at
Westview Health Care Center.

Helen was born on October 14, 1914 in Coral, MI to Robert and Anna Spence. She attended Spearfish College receiving her teaching certificate. Helen taught school in Torrington, WY. She married John "Woody" Sampson on June 25, 1938 in Kimball, NE. Helen was a member of the P.E.O. in Gillette, WY and the Congregational Church in Sheridan. Family was very important to her.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Woody; and four brothers and two brothers-in-law. She is survived by her daughter, Molly Barlow (Bob) of Billings, MT; her sisters, Donna Dickson of Pinedale, WY and Pauline Schmidt of Eldorado, CA; her grandsons, Michael Barlow (Sandra) of Livingston, MT and Robert Barlow
(Ronda) of Alpine, WY; and her four great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held, according to her wishes. In lieu of flowers, any memorial gifts could be given to a children's charity of the donor's choice. Helen’s cremains will be laid to rest with her husband in the Black Hills National Cemetery
in Sturgis, SD. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Jeanie C. Shipley, of Sheridan, passed away on February 17, 2008 at Westview Health Care Center.

Jeanie was born April 3, 1930 in Tacoma, WA to Donald and Leona Reid. She attended schools in Tacoma. She moved to Billings, MT where she met her husband, Ray Shipley, and the two were married in 1976. Later on they moved to Ranchester, WY where they lived for eleven years before making their home in Sheridan. Jeanie loved her cat, Boots and was an avid crochet master. When she wasn’t crocheting she was reading books.

Jeanie is survived by her husband, Ray of Sheridan; her sister, Wyona Morgan of WA; and all of her friends.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 28, 2008 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Virginia N. Swearngin, 92, of Story, passed away on February 8, 2008, at Sheridan Manor.

Virginia was born November 2, 1915 in Gilman City, MO and at an early age moved to a family homestead south of Gillette, WY. After graduation from Campbell County High School she met, and later married, Merlin Swearngin on July 4, 1935. They continued ranching in the Gillette area until 1952 when they moved to Banner, WY and continued ranching there until 1966, when they moved to Story, WY. Virginia dearly loved her family and friends. Her friends came to expect that they would lose their quarter in a card game. From her ranching background came a respect and desire for a good horse. She could ride, gather, and trail cattle with the best of them.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin; her parents, C.H and Beatrice Marshall; a brother, Charles Marshall; and a sister, Pauline Hanslip. She is survived by her son, Jack (Corinne) Swearngin of Cody, WY; and her granddaughters, Bonnie Swearngin of Sheridan and Charlene Sindelar of Casper, WY; her step-grandchildren, Carol (Brian) Kennedy of Columbia Falls, MT, Jim Pollock of Cody, WY, Bob (Wendy) Pollock, and Ron Pollock both of Los Angeles, CA; her six great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; her brother Joe (Betty) Marshall of Gillette, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 11:00 am with Reverend Doug Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Elks Cemetery Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

The family has requested memorials be made in Virginia's name to the Story Women’s Club, Story, WY 82842.

Arlene "Sis" Thompson, 97, of Sheridan, passed away on February 23, 2008, at Sheridan Manor.

Arlene was born on August 10, 1910 to Evans and Elizabeth Davis. She married Roy Thompson in Olathe, KS in 1945. Arlene was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and BPOE Does. She enjoyed camping, crossword puzzles, horseback riding, and had a love for all animals.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Velma "Babe" Brandt; and nephews, Darold Brandt and Gary Brandt. She is survived by her nephew, Keith Brandt of Sheridan; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm in the Sheridan Masonic 43 Cemetery on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 with Reverend Kevin Jones officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Arlene’s name to the dog and cat shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Marla K. Urban, 45, of Sheridan, passed away on February 4, 2008 at her residence.

Marla was born on June 14, 1962 in Newcastle, WY to Walter and Georgia Pzinski. She was a 1980 graduate of Buffalo High School in Buffalo, WY. She married Daniel Urban in Belfield, ND on October 21, 2000. Marla and Daniel owned and operated RDNK Roustabout until her health prevented her from working. Not only did she help get the company started but she was one of its most skilled and hardest workers. Marla enjoyed fishing, camping, shooting, and boating. No matter what the conditions were she always supported her kids in everything they did. But most of all she loved spending time with family and her best-friend and husband, Daniel.

Marla was preceded in death by her father, Walter; and her grandfather, Smokey Japp. She is survived by her husband, Daniel of Sheridan; her children, J.C. and James Hespe of Sheridan and Hannah and Haley Urban of Bismark, ND; her mother, Georgia Japp of Newcastle, WY; her grandmother, Wilma Japp of Newcastle, WY; and her sisters, Suzy Blakesley and Dottie Gerhett both of Gillette, WY.

Memorial services will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Kevin Jones officiating. Interment of cremains will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle, WY. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made for her children’s education in Marla’s name to the Dan Urban Savings, CITCO Federal Credit Union, 502 North Main, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Helen K. Warnke, age 95, of Sheridan, WY died Saturday, February 9, 2008, in Sheridan Manor.

Helen was born February 17, 1912, in Tripp, S. Dakota, to Whittmore & Rosa (Wildermuth) Mikuska.

Helen grew up and graduated from high school in Tripp.  She married Edmund Henry Warnke, Sr. on July 24, 1934, in Mitchell, S. Dakota.  Helen was a homemaker until Edmund was killed in an automobile accident.  After that she cleaned for Mossholders, Vickery Lumber, Bloedorn Lumber, Helvey Hotel and Gibson Lumber.  She retired when she was 89 years old.  Helen enjoyed music, reading and working circle puzzles.

Helen was also preceded in death by her three brothers and her great grandson Cody Warnke.

Helen is survived by her sons Tom & wife Alice of Sheridan, Jon & wife Joyce of Torrington, WY and Ed, Jr. & wife Jackie of Sheridan; daughters Rose Marie Buckley & husband James of Sheridan and Wanda Bodine of Torrington, WY; eleven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be later this summer.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the Sheridan Senior Citizen’s Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY  82801.

Wilma May Wilson, 91, of Sheridan, slipped quietly away from us on February 7, 2008.

She was born December 30, 1916 in St. Francis, Kansas to James and Sarah (Sawyer) Rowand. Wilma grew up and attended schools in St. Francis. It was a hard life on a depression era dirt farm in the middle of the “dust bowl.” Wilma had only one dress and when she out grew it, it was passed down to her younger sisters. She had a pair of shoes, but was allowed to only wear them to school, church, or during trips to town.

After she graduated from high school she did cleaning and other odd jobs to get enough money to go to Kansas City where she was given a scholarship to attend nursing school. The day she graduated as a registered nurse was one of the happiest of her life.  Following her graduation, she followed her family who had moved on to Colorado, and took a job nursing in Ft. Collins. In 1941, she met John Wilson, a student of Colorado Aggies. Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he joined the U.S. Army artillery as a newly commissioned lieutenant. In January 1942, before he left for training, they were married. Over the next ten years they had three sons, John Jr., James, and Charles, and then twins Mary and Robert.

During the war, Wilma lived with her sister-in-law in Wichita, Kansas and worked as a nurse and at an aircraft plant manufacturing bombers. After the war, she and John returned to Ft. Collins and he completed his education as a veterinarian. After graduation, they moved to a ranch near Cheyenne where John worked as a ranch vet and Wilma cooked and cleaned for the ranch hands. Subsequently, in 1948, they moved on to Sheridan.

In Sheridan, John and Pete Madsen formed the Madsen-Wilson Animal Hospital, one of the first modern veterinary hospitals in the state of Wyoming. In the late sixties the partnership was dissolved and the practice became the Wilson Animal Hospital. In 1975, John passed away. His veterinary practice was assumed by Wilma’s eldest son John, Jr.  During those years of building the veterinary practice Wilma often worked with her husband, up late at night or rising early in the morning to assist in emergencies. Meanwhile, she raised five children, taught them to love reading, and to believe in themselves. In her spare time she worked as a nurse at the Sheridan County Memorial Hospital and at the VA Medical Center. She was also a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Order of Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary and the PTA.

After the loss of her husband and the graduation of her youngest child, Wilma joined the travel industry as a tour nurse. It was a delightful opportunity to see the world and get paid in the bargain. Eventually, she settled down in Albany, New York working as a private nurse caring for an Alzheimer patient.

At about the age of 80 she decided to retire. She returned home to Sheridan and took a room on the fifth floor of Heritage Towers which allowed her to oversee the land, buildings and veterinary practice that had been such a large part of her life. By then all her children had returned to live in Sheridan and the holiday gatherings gave her great joy.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother Ernest, and her sisters Ruth and Ruby.

She is survived by her daughter Mary, her sons and their wives John (Jane), James (Janet), Charles (Donna) and Robert (Patti), her grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Stan, Greg, Maura, Catherine, Teresa, Holly, Tyler, and Kyle; and her ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grand daughter.

We always knew she could do anything. She was our mother.

Funeral service will be 10:00am on Wednesday (Feb. 13th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Father Ronald Stolcis officiating.  Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Masonic #8 Section.

Memorials may benefit the Wilma Wilson Nursing Scholarship, in care of the Sheridan College Foundation, Box 6328, Sheridan, WY  82801

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