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	APRIL 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

Yvonne Louise Aggers, 81, of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, April 18, 2008 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
                
Mrs. Aggers was born July 28, 1926 in Miles City, MT to Alphons and Gladys (Welch) Schaut.  She grew up and attended schools in Miles City graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1944. 

Yvonne married John Aggers May 18, 1946 in Miles City at the age of 19.  The Aggers lived in Miles City, Anaconda, and Billings, MT before moving to Sheridan in 1956 to continue to raise their family.

Mrs. Aggers was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church.  She was also a member of the Elk’s Auxiliary, a past member of Jaycees, and a former stockholder of the Golden Steer Restaurant.  Yvonne enjoyed bowling camping, spending time tending her flowers and working in her yard, but most of all enjoyed the company of her beloved dog, Abby.  She treasured quality time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John in 1993; three sisters; one brother; and one son-in-law.

Mrs. Aggers is survived by two sons, Allan Aggers, of Bartlesville, OK, and Gordan Aggers, of Sheridan, WY; three daughters, Annette Rockas, of Sheridan, WY, Cindy Larson, of Billings, MT, and Julie Kennedy, of Sheridan, WY; two sisters, Dorothy Madson, of Sheridan, WY, and Carol Schaut, of Seattle, WA; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren; and also her faithful companion, Abby.

Visitation for Yvonne will be from 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home.  Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00 A. M . Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Thomas Ogg as Celebrant.  Interment will be in the Elk’s Section of Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Aggers may be made to the Sheridan Animal Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Rd., or the Holy Name Church Building Fund, 260 E. Loucks St., Sheridan, WY  82801                     

Eula "Mae" Anderson, 79 of Sheridan and Buffalo passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Sheridan Manor.

Mae was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 20, 1928 to Lola Lorraine and Glen A. Ayres. She started working at age 14. As a teenager she worked as a lady bronc rider on ranches and broke horses. Later, she worked as the farm matron at the Wyoming Girls School and had also been employed as a taxi driver. She started the first culinary union in Casper. She married Clinton "Andy" Anderson in Sheridan on June 26, 1954. The couple were the last operators of the Sundown Café in Sheridan. They purchased the Lariat Café in Buffalo, WY in 1959 and operated it until the 1970's. Mae worked in several restraunts in Buffalo until her retirement.

Mae was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Helen Morris; and her brother Martin Ayres; and her husband. She is survived by her children, Jeri Sheperd of Sheridan and Steve Anderson of Ten Sleep, WY; her five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her siblings, Daniel and Gaylord Ayres both of Las Vegas, NV, Jean Rose of Alliance, NE, and JoAnn Bybee of Gillette, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mae’s family will be having graveside services on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:00 am in the Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, WY with Tom Saur officiating.

Delores J. Briscoe, 73, of  Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Briscoe was born May 2, 1934 in Harrison, Nebraska to Alfred James and Wilhamina Anna (Thayer) Pullen.  She grew up and attended first through the ninth grade in Harrison, and later years acquired her G.E.D. 

Delores married David “Pete” Briscoe June 18, 1949 in Harrison, NB.  She was a homemaker and owner of an upholstery shop and Briscoe Auctioneering Sales, a rehabilitation trainer for Renew of Sheridan County, a counselor with Piedmont Psychological Practice, a Behavioral Counselor for Thunderchild Treatment Center, and for a time worked at the Branding Iron Café in Dayton.  In later years she as a Senior Companion through the Sheridan Senior Center.

Mrs. Briscoe was a 4-H leader for 15 years in Manville, WY, a participant in the Legend of the Rawhide Pageant in Lusk, WY, President of the Dayton School Benefit Club, and was an organizer and active participant in the Dayton Fire and Rescue Auxiliary.  She also assisted with cleanup and beautification of the Dayton Cemetery.

Delores enjoyed sewing, baking, cooking, card playing, and Bingo.  She was a mentor and advocate of anyone who needed her.  She had an active interest in planning and organizing special events and activities in any of the communities where she lived. 

Mrs. Briscoe was preceded in death by her parents; one son; and one granddaughter. 

She is survived by her husband, David “Pete” Briscoe, of Dayton, WY; one son, Roy Briscoe, (Pam), of Rio Rancho, NM; one foster son, David Stallman, (Judy), of Sheridan, WY; one daughter, Ronda Briscoe, of Sheridan, WY; four sisters, LaDonna Foley, (Don), of Dayton, WY, Bertha Farrington, of Torrington, WY, Caroline Riggs, (Karl), of Parkman, WY, and Betty Murray, (Lee), of Alliance, NB; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

No services for Mrs. Briscoe are planned.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferrier Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Briscoe may be made to the Sheridan Senior Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, or to the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Rd., Sheridan, WY  82801

Ted W. Buckley, 69, of Sheridan, passed away on April 17, 2008 at his residence.

Ted was born on March 23, 1939 to John and Jennie (Green) Buckley in Sheridan. He joined the Air Force in May 1961 and retired May 1981. He started working for the United States Postal Service until his retirement in 2001 after 18 years with the post office. He held various positions in the union. Ted was an avid E-Bayer and wouldn’t miss a garage sale or auction. He married Peggy MacCatherine on December 23, 1961 and to this union two daughters were born.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents and various other family members. Remaining family members are his wife, Peggy; his daughters, Shannon (Hovey) Hugs and Kelley (Jason) Buckley; his grandchildren, Jodi (Ryan) Lee, Heather Blakeman, Cheyenne Fisher, Austin, Caleb, & Colter England; his two great-grandchildren; and one on the way; his sister, Pat Chappell; and his best-friend, Homany.

Memorial services will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 2:00 pm with Reverend John Meyer officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial’s be made in Ted’s name to the Kalif Shriner’s Hospital Travel Fund, 145 W. Loucks, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Larry Carbone, 57, of Banner, WY, died Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Carbone was born April 19, 1951 in Sheridan, WY to Roco and Katherine Theresa (Scalise) Carbone.  He grew up and attended Woodland Park Elementary School, Central Junior High School and Sheridan High School.
              
Larry went to Hawaii where he worked on a plantation for a time before returning to Sheridan.  He then went to work for Spring Creek Coal for 3 years before going to Coos Bay, OR and while in Coos Bay fell in love with Arabian horses.  Larry returned to Sheridan where he went to work for Legerski Meat for a short period before going to work for the Wyoming Highway Department as a truck driver and snowplow operator, retiring in 2007 after 20+ years of service.

Mr. Carbone was a member of the National Arabian Horse Association.  He enjoyed raising, breeding, and showing Arabian horses.  He loved white-tail deer hunting, motorcycles (in his younger days), and since Larry had no children of his own, loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one nephew.

He is survived by one brother, Robert Carbone, of Westminster, CO; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces.

A memorial service for Mr. Carbone will be held 10:00 A. M. Friday, May 9, 2008 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with inurnment to follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with Pastor Bill Davis officiating.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Carbone may be made to:

Chaps
Equine Assisted Therapy
PMB 201
1842 Sugarland Dr., Ste. 108
Sheridan, WY  82801

John Edward Cross, II, 54, of Story, passed away on April 24, 2008, in Sheridan.

John was born to John and Betty Cross on December 10. 1953 in Sheridan. After attending grade schools in Wyoming and Montana, John graduated from Colstrip High School in 1972. Seemingly born to be a mechanic, John died while doing the work he loved. He worked as a high tech mechanic, shop mechanic, construction mechanic, and for the last ten years, as a field mechanic in the methane fields. Mostly in the Sheridan and Campbell county areas. He also graduated from Colorado Aero Tech, an aviation mechanic’s school, in Denver in 1986. John was an extremely hard worker, known for staying on the job until it was done, no matter the cost to his own health. John was an honest man with many friends in the field. He would give you the shirt off his back and a wrench from his tool box if you needed it. Though his health had been declining in recent years, John worked to the end. He was a fourth generation Wyomingite. He loved camping, backpacking, repelling, four wheeling, riding motorcycles, playing chess, and the outdoors in general. John was a charter member of Eagles Lodge 4169 and a past member of Search and Rescue. He married Yvonne K. Miller in 1986.

John was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Betty Cross of Story; his beloved daughter, Courtney Cross of Sheridan; his brother, Michael Cross of Story; and his many friends and other relatives.

Cremation arrangements have been made with Kane Funeral Home. A viewing will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The family is in charge of memorial services which will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Philip Wold officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be made in John’s name to Courtney Cross’s College Fund in care of Sheridan Community Federal Credit Union, 141 S. Gould, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Dr. William Bradford DeMond, 86, of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, April 18, 2008 in Westview Health Care Center.
            
Dr. DeMond was born July 7, 1921 in Greenfield, Massachusetts to Charles Harrison and Marion Antoinette (Avery) Demond.  He grew up and attended schools in Greenfield, and graduated from the Deerfield Academy, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. 

He served in the Army Air Corps from 1947 through 1950 and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska.  After the service Dr. DeMond practiced Internal Medicine for 40 years at Kaiser Permanente and the V. A. Medical Center. 

He married Margaret Virginia Weber June 9, 1949 in Denver, Colorado.

Dr. DeMond was an avid reader and had many varied interests with a particular interest in American History. 

Dr. DeMond is survived by his wife Virginia, of Sheridan, WY; one son; three daughters; and five grandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date and family members will scatter his cremains on Mt. Oberlin in Glacier National Park .  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. 

Michael D. Genereaux, 47, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on April 3, 2008, in Las Vegas.

Mike was born on November 29, 1960 in Sheridan to John and Shirley Genereaux. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School. Mike was an excellent welder and was very proud of his welding skills. He enjoyed reading tech books and anything that stimulated his mind. He liked to tinker around and come up with new inventions. Mike and his youngest sister, Martha, shared a close bond.

Mike is survived by his parents, John and Shirley of Sheridan; his siblings, Joe Genereaux of Centennial, CO, Natalie Telck of Sheridan, Sara Bartel of Helena, MT, Anna Davis of Greeley, CO, and Martha McLellan of Las Vegas, NV; and his numerous nieces and nephews.

A Christian Wake service will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Friday, April 11, 2008 at

7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 10:00 am with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Big Horn, WY. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Born on February 8, 1927 to Gertrude and Frank Susa, Dorothy joined ten siblings on a small farm in Golva, North Dakota.  With a learned appreciation for family, friends and hard work, Dorothy departed Golva in pursuit of a teaching degree from Eastern Montana College.  She successfully achieved her goal at the young age of seventeen, and then moved to Ashland, Montana with her good friend Helen Cain to begin teaching in a one-room schoolhouse.

Dorothy married Kirk L Green, the love of her life AND son of the school principal Grace & Clifton Green in 1951.  Dorothy found boundless joy in cultivating both her home garden and the young minds of the 1st through 8th grade school children she taught.  She unselfishly applied her nurturing skills I molding her eleven children’s lives as well.  These children include Kirk E. Green, Donalda Green, Laurita Green, Francie Green, Susan DeDonatis (Vince), Tim Green (Karen), Rod Green (Amy), Shawn Green (Rae Lynn), Ronda Lahey (Nathan), Kim Sutdiner (Scott), and Cyd Green,  Dorothy has eighteen grandchildren and many endearing and lifelong friends.

Dorothy lived a life of selfless love and dedication to her family and friends, often serving as nurse, seamstress, chef, master cake decorator and business woman.  She was an active participant in the Saint Labre Parish Council and the Catholic Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents, an infant son and four brothers.

A memorial service is planned to be held in Ashland, Montana, at the St. Labre Catholic Church, for early summer when the flowers she so much loved are in full bloom. 

Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home, Sheridan, WY. 

Della M. Kaufman, 90, of Sheridan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2008, at her residence.

Della was born in Huntsville, AR on June 13, 1917 to Marshall and Martha Mitchell. She married William Kaufman in Hardin, MT on September 20, 1936. They retired in Dayton, WY in 1975. Della worked as a school cafeteria manager for twenty years. She enjoyed cooking and was a great hostess and a wonderful friend. Della loved people and influenced many children through home vacation Bible schools and was always active in her church.

Della was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; and her sister, Janeva Chapline. She is survived by her children, David Kaufman of Sheridan and and Muriel Bowen and her husband, Al, of Denton, TX; her five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and her brothers, Chuck Mitchell and Kenneth Mitchell and his wife Jessie, all of Sheridan.

Funeral services will be held at Grace Baptist Church on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10:00 am with Pastor Steve Anderson officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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

Thomas Eugene Ketron died Friday April 11th, 2008 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

He was born to Katherine (Dazey) Ketron and Robert William Ketron. His Mother died when Tom was one month old and was raised by an aunt and uncle; Florence and Lemuel T. Dazey. Thomas (Tom) married Alice Evelyn Robertson September 25, 1945. They eloped to Hardin, Montana and were married in the home of a Lutheran minister. They lived in Sheridan until they retired to Cottonwood, AZ in 1985. They moved back to Sheridanin 2001. Tom and Alice celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2005. Tom lived in Acme for the first 13 years when his family moved to Sheridan. He worked at the coal mines and then cooked for 13 years at the VA Medical Center. He then worked for the Wyoming Highway Department (now the Wyoming Department of Transportation) at Sheridan and at Burgess Juntion , and then transferred back to the WYDOT offices in Sheridan. He worked for the State of Wyoming in Sheridan for more then 25 years retiring in 1984. During those years, Tom also received his GED. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor life, working with wood, and later in life puzzles and reading. Tom was a loving, kind and honest soul, who most of all enjoyed being with his family.

He is survived by his wife; 2 sons: Tommy Lee Ketron of Graham, NC and Ronald Paul Ketron of Sheridan, WY; 5 grandchildren: Mayling, Sean, Pei-Pei, Benjamin and Lacey; and sister Grace Papka of Billings, MT.

Tom and his wife have been members of the Church of Christ for 62 years. His family will have a private graveside service.

Memorials may be sent to the Church Of Christ on Big Horn Avenue. Kane funeral Home is Handling arrangements.

Mary Lou Kober, 75, of Sheridan, passed gently from us Friday morning, April 4, 2008,in Billings, MT, her earthly struggles swept away in the embrace of the holy Father.

Mom and dad are together again.

Dan and Alma Brennan raised their family in Rozet, WY. The Brennan clan has always showed us all what it means to be a family. After graduating nurse’s training at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT she started a lifelong career in nursing and caught the eye of dad, Roland Kober. They were married in 1957 and built a life together that lasted 41 years from Billings to Sheridan. After Rolan’ds passing in 1998, mom kept their home in Sheridan and especially her kitchen a place where family and friends spent wonderful times in friendship and laughter. In the last years Mary Lou battled her medical conditions with the help of some wonderful women; her daughter Cheryl as always, her other daughter Kris Kober of Billings, MT and her niece Lois Stevens of Omak, WA. The people she worked with during her career as a nurse became her extended family from her days at the Country Hospital in Billings to the gang at the VA Hospital in Sheridan.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Lawrence Brennan; and her husband, Roland. She is survived by her sons, Michael Kober of Billings, MT and Mark Kober of Colorado Springs, CO; her daughter, Cheryl Stringer of Buffalo, WY; her grandchildren, Rachel, Jeffrey, Kyle, and Shane and her great-grandchildren, Rhianon and Dillon were a joy and wonderful purpose from when they were born and through her retirement. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Zimmerman of Cheyenne, WY; her brothers, James Brennan of Sheridan, Jerry Brennan of Tabiona, UT, Dennis Brennan of Sheridan, and Robert Brennan of Portland, OR; and her sister and brother-in-laws, as well as her many nieces and nephews on both sides of her family remained an important part of her life until the end.

A viewing will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Monday, April 7, 2008 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 11:00 am with Pastor William Heine officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Her faith guiding and sustaining her throughout her life, memorials in Mary Lou’s name can be made to St. Matthew’s Church, 1000 Butler Spaeth Rd., Gillette, WY 82716 or to Trinity Lutheran Church, 537 Grand Avenue, Billings, MT 59101 or to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1300 W. 5th, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Stanley McBride Plott, 85, of Sheridan, passed away on April 11, 2008, at the Sheridan VA Medical Center.

Stanley was born on December 27, 1922 to Joseph and Martha Plott in Acme, WY. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1941 and served during WWII as a B-24 Gunner. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a BS in Law in 1949. Stanley married Janette Fairbank on February 21, 1947 in Laramie, WY. His work history was diverse, including, working as an insurance salesman, a railroad crewman, an alcoholism counselor, and a ceramic shop owner. He enjoyed doing lapidary work, fly tying, hunting, fishing, dachshunds, and had an interest in global economics.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Maurice and Glenn Plott. He is survived by his wife, Janette of Sheridan; his children, Diane Hawkins of Long Beach, WA, Cynthia Misty Plott-Barbula and her husband, Ed, of Sheridan, Bruce Plott and his wife, Berna, of Evanston, WY, and Lynne Skaggs of Sheridan; and his five grandchildren, Austin and Travis Saling, Jon and Stephanie Plott, and Ryan Burr.

No services are planned per his request. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Stanley’s name to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Vesta Thomas Ringley, age 89, of Sheridan, WY died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
        
Vesta was born on June 7, 1918 on the Home Ranch in Sheridan, Wyoming to Richard and Mayme (DeJarnette) Thomas.

Her family moved to Osage, Wyoming, and then Colorado Springs, Colorado, and returned to Sheridan when Vesta was six years old.  Vesta attended all school grades in Sheridan at Coffeen, Central and Hill schools and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1937.  After she graduated from High School, Vesta was working at Stevens Fryberger when she met her future husband, Roy Ringley from Phoenix, Arizona.  They were married on November 21, 1937.  Vesta and her husband lived and worked in many places as Roy followed work in the trucking industry.  Vesta worked for many department stores as a sales person.  Her longest tenure was at Ronzone’s Department Store, later bought by Dillard’s, in Las Vegas, where she retired after nineteen years service.  The places they lived throughout the western United States included Greeley and Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sturgis, South Dakota and several cities in California including San Bernardino, Colton and Fontana.  Their travels frequently found them back in Sheridan Wyoming to work for a time before they followed other opportunities.  Their last move was made from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Sheridan in 1990 where Vesta lived until her death.  Vesta and Roy enjoyed traveling in their camper in the United States and had some memorable trips to Hawaii, Alaska and England.  A member of the First Presbyterian Church, Vesta was also a member of the Presbyterian Ladies Circle.  She gained immense pleasure from her many close friendships and her family.
           
Her husband and her sister, Florence Petrie and her brothers Dean and Wendell Thomas preceded Vesta in death.

Vesta is survived by her son Tom Ringley of Big Horn; daughters Nancy Kelly of Reno, Nevada and Susan Farnsworth of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. 
           
Memorial service will be held from the First Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4th with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating.  Following the service, Vesta will be laid to rest next to her husband, Roy, in the Masonic #43 section of Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
           
Memorials may benefit First Presbyterian Church.  

Jeanne (Shirley) Isham Scott passed away at Sheridan Memorial Hospital on April 10, 2008. She fought a long and valiant battle with cardiac and pulmonary complications and was an inspiration to us all. Her spirit was strong, but her heart was tired.

She was born on July 4th, 1933 in Wray, Colorado to George and Ruth Isham. She grew up in Wray and attended Colorado State University where she met and married Dan Scott, her husband for 54 years. Jeanne and Dan settled at their ranch on the Tongue River, east of Ranchester, where she excelled in being a ranch wife and mother extraordinaire to their five children. They later moved to their present home near Dayton, Wyoming.

In addition to her many other responsibilities, Jeanne served as "gofer" for the Padlock Ranch. She spent many years as the ranch’s emissary to local businesses in her capacity as parts runner. She drove to Sheridan almost every day to pick up needed parts, supplies and groceries, a position she proudly served for almost 35 years. Jeanne was forced to retire only recently and reluctantly due to health complications. She had many friends at the loading docks and checkout counters and cared for them all as she did her family.

Jeanne had a tremendous compassion for anyone’s suffering and was always quick to volunteer her aid. She served as a great inspiration for her family and she will leave a tremendous emptiness in many lives. She was a member of many organizations and was an incredibly uncommon woman.

Jeanne was an only child and was preceded in death by her parents and two cousins. She leaves behind; her husband, Dan, and her sons Randy (Lynette) of Billings, Ron (Audra) of Sheridan, and daughters Riki Davidson of Parkman, Risa Scott of Orange, CA, and Trink (Tom) Morss of Dayton, and faithful guard dog, Brie. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; Jeremy, Geoffrey, Shad, Kayla, Shann, and Devin Scott, Becca Davidson, and step-grandchildren, Luke Morss and Bailee Van Leuven.

A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, April 16th at 11:00am at the Scott Bicentennial Park in Dayton, Wyoming. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan, Wyoming. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Tongue River Valley Community Center or the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter.

Edith Carder Sherman, 91, of Sheridan, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

She was born on July 9, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA and married Milton C. Sherman on July 27, 1940. They moved to Florida where Milt developed a precision aluminum manufacturing business. After selling his company, he and Edie moved to Sheridan in 1964. Edith was an active member of the Catholic Church and an avid bridge player. She loved flowers and gardening, but most of all she loved her family and friends.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Milton, and her sister, Rita Deur. She is survived by her sons Tom (Judy) of Wyandotte, MI and Mike Sherman (Darlene Reiter) of Sheridan.

Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheridan at 11:00 am on Friday, May 2, 2008 with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials in Edith’s name be made to the charity of choice.

Ida J. Umphenour, age 95, of Big Horn, WY died Friday, April 25, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

Ida was born August 8, 1912, in Beverly, Nebraska, to William J. & Hanna (Dorn) Alberts.

Ida grew up and attended schools in Beverly.  She was confirmed into Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ash Grove, NE on June 27, 1926.  She later moved to Beatrice, NE where she met Donald W. Umphenour and they were married on December 14, 1931, near Ash Grove on the family farm.  They moved to Springfield, OR in 1932 where he owned and operated his Barber Shop until he died in 1986.  Ida worked for sometime at the Eugene Cannery until her retirement.  She was a 4-H leader for many years.  She was famous in the area for her cinnamon rolls.  Ida enjoyed traveling and growing vegetables and flowers.  She was still putting in her garden at age 92.  She moved to Big Horn, WY to be near her daughter in 2004. 

Ida was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Tracey Cooper; brothers Albert & Herman Alberts; half brother George Sanders; half sisters Marie Janssen and Idella Mart.

Ida is survived by her daughters Sandra Sanders of Florida and Julie Flanagan of Big Horn; two grandsons and two great granddaughters.

Memorial service will be later in Springfield, Oregon, where she was a member of Hope Lutheran Church.  Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

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