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Arnold "Fay" Bethurem, 78, of Sheridan, passed away on May 17, 2008 at Westview Health Care Center. Fay was born to Harrison "Arnold" and Geneva Brundage Bethurem on April 27, 1930 in Sheridan. Upon high school graduation from Sheridan High he enlisted in the US Navy in 1947. During his stint in the military he served in Guam, during the Korean Conflict, and in Davis, CA at the Naval Radio Station. Fay was honorably discharged on August 22, 1955. He married Williscene "Billie" L. Johnson in Sheridan at the Presbyterian Church on November 16, 1950. He loved picnics and gatherings with family and friends, especially during the holidays. Fay enjoyed the mountains, fishing, and hunting. He was very particular when decorating the Christmas tree. Arnold was a member of the Shrine Oriental Band and had a great time performing in the area parades. He was also a volunteer at the Sheridan VA Medical Center and was Chairman and a Board Member for many years with the Sheridan School District Number 2. Fay was a member of the Big Horn Mountain Eagles #4169, the American Legion, the VFW, and was a life member with the Sheridan Elks Lodge 520, as well as the Big Horn Mountain Masons #43. Fay was preceded in death by his parents; a younger brother; and a grandson. He is survived by his wife, Billie, of Sheridan; his son, Kip Bethurem and his wife Shirley of Sheridan; his two daughters, Keri Bethurem formerly of Gillette, WY,and Konni Bethurem-Mitchell and her husband Randy of Ellinwood, KS; his five grandchildren, Kolter and Cruz Bethurem of California, Ryan Motes of Iowa, Hannah Ryan and her husband Chris of Sheridan, and Aaron Mitchell of Kansas; and his brother, Conrad Bethurem, of Sheridan. Funeral services will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 10:00 am with Pastor Brian Johnson officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials in Fay’s name to the Shrine Travel Fund, 145 W. Loucks, Sheridan, WY 82801. Dorothy “Dot” Shireman Butler, age 89, of Sheridan, WY passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Dot was born to Ernest and Mabel (Wilson) Shireman on March 8, 1919, in Miles City, Montana. After the family moved from the Powder River area, she attended grade school in Story, WY and graduated in 1937 from Mount St. Gertrude Academy in Boulder, Colorado. After graduation, she was employed as a secretary and cost clerk at Sheridan Iron Works and later as a secretary at the J.P. Croff Company in Sheridan. Dot married Loren Butler on March 21, 1942, in Billings, MT. She was a devoted member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Sheridan, where she served as Sunday school teacher, Sunday school secretary/treasurer, and a term as President of the Women of St. Peter’s. She volunteered for a number of years with the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was a long time member of Sahida Temple, Daughter of the Nile. Dot was an avid reader, accomplished pianist, and loved spending time at the family cabin in the Big Horn Mtns. She enjoyed traveling with her husband. A deeply devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, Dot was an example of good humor, grace and strength to all who knew her. Dot is survived by her husband Loren of Sheridan; her two daughters and sons-in-law Kathy and Scott Bosworth of Sheridan and Mary and Todd Atter of Story, WY; two granddaughters Laurie Arguello and husband Mark of Albuquerque, NM and Julie Hall of Sheridan; a brother Ted Shireman and wife Ernestine of Arlington, TX; six great grandchildren and four nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 11:00am on Saturday (May 31st) from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Rev.’s David Duprey and Kevin Jones officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Peter’s Columbarium. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may benefit St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Outreach Program. Catherine “Kay” Brooks Yonkee Dockery, age 77, of Parkman, WY died on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the family home. Kay was born on September 3, 1930, to Adolph and Ruth (Brooks) Yonkee. She attended school at Slack School and Sheridan High School. After high school, she attended two years of college at MacMurray College in Springfield, Illinois. She returned to the family ranch, where she has lived and worked all her life. Kay was Sheridan Rodeo Queen at the Bots Sots Stampede in 1950. On October 3, 1959, she married Aaron Leroy Dockery. They managed the Yonkee Ranch for the remainder of their lives. Kay’s greatest joy was being with her family and friends. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and loved having them around. She loved the outdoors, working in her garden, riding her horse and working on the ranch. She enjoyed playing cards and listening to George Strait. She will be missed by all, but we are comforted because she is no longer suffering. Kay was preceded in death by her husband in 2005. Kay is survived by her children Lillian Durham of Safford, AZ, Aaron Dockery of Sheridan, WY, Alma Kersh of Cheyenne, WY, Nancy Johnston of Dayton, WY and Annie Butler of Parkman; a sister Ada Lou Yonkee of Sheridan; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Private family gathering will be held later to spread her ashes on the ranch. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may benefit Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. 5th St., Sheridan, WY 82801 Jean Ewing, 76, of Story, WY, died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at her residence. Jean was born April 17, 1932 in Concordia, Kansas to Orville William and Doris Winifred (Brown) Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming, and graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, WY in 1950. Jean was a bartender/Bar Manager and worked at the Golden Steer, the Sheridan Inn, the Sheridan Center, the Wagon Box and Lodore, and several places in Red Lodge, Montana. She ran a taxi service called the Piney Pony Express between Story and Sheridan, and also ran her own lunch wagon. Phyllis preformed as “Itch The Clown”. Jean had also worked at the Collection Professionals and for Avco Finance in Sheridan. She was preceded in death by her mother, and one grandson. Jean is survived by two daughters, Doe Tabor, of Eugene, Oregon, and Diana Evan Huskey, of Story, Wyoming; two brothers, Marston Beatty, of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Bill Smith, of Longmont, Colorado; and four grandchildren. A memorial service for Jean will be held 6:00 P.M. at the Story Women’s Club on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Charles "Chuck" Lee Gaston, 77, of Sheridan, passed away on May 20, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County with his wife by his bedside. The family is handling funeral services which will be held on May 28, 2008, at 2:00 pm at the Family Life Center, 118 W. 5th St., Sheridan, Wyoming. Chuck was born May 6, 1931, at Gillette, Wyoming to Alpheus and Florence Gaston. He married Betty L. Hunter on June 12, 1955. He was in the Korean War for four years and was honorably discharged on December 14, 1954. He was employed at the VA Hospital for 34 ½ years retiring in 1986. He was a life member of the Elks Club and the Family Life Center. Chuck enjoyed fishing, walking, hunting, gardening, going to the mountains, garage sales, and going to coffee at McDonalds in WalMart with his friends. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, 2 half sisters and 3 half brothers. He is survived by his wife, Betty. Memorials in Chuck’s name may be given to the Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801. Kane Funeral Home is handling cremation arrangements. Martha S. Godley passed away on June 1, 2008 at Westview Healthcare Center in Sheridan, Wyoming. Martha was born on March 12, 1924 in Bessemer City, North Carolina to Daniel P and Sarah Elizabeth Froneberger. She attended secretarial/bookkeeping school in Charlotte, NC where she went to work for Godley Auction Company and met Les. They were married on June 10, 1945 and moved to Elizabeth, CO. Martha was a bookkeeper, housewife, devoted mother and grandmother. After retiring, Martha and Les spent their winters at Sun Life in Mesa, AZ. They moved to Sheridan, Wyoming in 1997. Martha was preceded in death by her husband Les. She is survived by a son, Jay Godley (Carol) of Banner, WY; two daughters, Barbara Daugherty of Sheridan, WY and Sandra Peif (Jim) of Centennial, CO; five grandchildren – Marci Daugherty of Tuscaloosa, AL; Jason Godley (Kate) of Palo Alto, CA; Jamie Moran (Pete) of Plymouth, MN; Spencer and Taber Peif of Centennial, CO; great grandsons, Riley Moran of Plymouth, MN and Jake Godley of Palo Alto, CA; "family member" Patricia Barker of Buffalo, WY and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at Olinger Andrews Funeral Home in Castle Rock, CO on Sunday evening, June 8th from 4-7 PM; Funeral services will be held on June 9th, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church, 1200 South Street at 11 AM with interment in the Elizabeth Cemetery in Elizabeth, CO. Kane Funeral Home handled local arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Sheridan Senior Center Endowment Fund, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, WY 82801. Velma Fay Harnish, 89, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, May 5, 2008 in Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Gillette, WY. Mrs. Harnish was born November 21, 1918, the daughter of early pioneer parents George W. and Mary Opal (Suthmer) Donaldson in Clearmont, WY. Mr. Donaldson migrated to WY by covered wagon in 1897. She grew up and attended schools in Clearmont graduating from Clearmont High School in 1940. Velma Fay Donaldson and John L. White were married in 1938 and later divorced. Velma married Lee Roy Edward (Buzz) Harnish in Buffalo, WY on August 2, 1940. Mrs. Harnish attended Sheridan College taking art classes in oil and watercolor. She attended Sheridan Beauty College graduating in 1965. Velma owned and operated a beauty shop in Story, WY from 1964 through 1972. She and her husband moved to Thermopolis, WY in 1972 where she owned and operated a beauty saloon and they also owned the Snow White Motel from 1972 to 1980 when they returned to Sheridan. Mrs. Harnish enjoyed arts and crafts and was known for her quilts that she made for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her five daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of First Christian Church in Sheridan. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy of 48 years; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Donaldson, a sister, Lois Richardson; two brothers, George and Clifford; two grandsons, James Jr., and Jason Martini; and two great grandsons, Daniel Saint and Keith Joseph Neether. She is survived by 5 daughters, Frances (Merle) Smith, of Sheridan, WY, Fern Harnish, of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Florence (John) Guest, of Gering, NB, Fay (John) McClelland and Phyllis (Bernard) Craig, of Gillette, WY; 18 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and 11 great, great grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Harnish will be from 5:00 P. M. to 7:00 P. M. Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service for Mrs. Harnish will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 9, 2008 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Goodwin and Merle Smith, Jr., speaker. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Harnish may be made to Pioneer Nursing Home, 900 West 8th St., Gillette, WY, 82716. Basil R. Hipple, 45, of Sheridan, passed away on May 2, 2008 in Forsythe, MT. Basil was born on January 7, 1963 in Appleton, MN to Dick and Carol Hipple. He graduated from high school and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree at the University of North Dakota. He married Alicia Kupke in Lusk, WY on May 12, 2007. Basil was an engineer for Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. Basil was involved in the railroad union as a legislative representative, was a member of Local 951, and was the Associate State Director of the WY State Legislative Board. He was also a member of ABATE, the NRA, the Blackflies, and Immanuel Lutheran Church. Basil is survived by his wife, Alicia of Sheridan; his parents, Dick and Carol Hipple of Bismarck, ND; his mother and father-in-law, Gene and Carol Kupke of Lusk, WY; his sister, Candy Vogel and her husband, Alan, of Oakes, ND; his brother Chuck Hipple of Lisbon, ND; his sister-in-law, Angela Wasson and her husband, Mike, of Gillette, WY, his brothers-in-law, Mike Kupke of Douglas, WY, and Mark Kupke and his wife, Susan, of Lusk, WY; and his nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Monday, May 5, 2008 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm and on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 from 8:00 am until 10:00 am. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor William Heine officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials may be made in Basil’s name to the Immanuel Lutheran Grammar School, 1300 W. 5th, Sheridan, WY 82801. Dr. Lucille K. Kuchera, 89, of Pinckney, MI formerly of Sheridan, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 4, 2008. Lucile lost her father at the age of 11, and she and her brothers assisted their mother working on the farm through the Great Depression. Lucile graduated from Pinckney High School in 1938. She then began to work her way through college, graduating from Northwestern University, and then from Wayne Medical School, where she was one of only three women in the class. After graduating from medical school, Lucile moved to Wyoming and became the town doctor in the coal-mining community of Monarch, WY, where she met Andy Kuchera. They were married in 1951. When the mines closed, Lucile and Andy moved to the mountain community of Story, WY, where Lucile was again the town doctor, frequently making house calls in the snow. Lucille later moved back to Michigan to care for her aging mother. She worked as a physician at the University of Michigan , and also at the Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek. She was still working full-time as a physician at the age of 80. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Andy, in 1988, and one brother, Al in 2007. Left behind to cherish her memory are her two sons, John Kuchera of Waco, TX and Jim Kuchera of Boise, ID, one brother, Andy, of Nashville, TN, and four grandchildren, Holly, Andy, Meredith, and Julienne. The family wishes to express its special thanks to Mom’s caregivers, who brightened her life immeasurably, Rita Adair, Verna Budzik, Violet Morrell, and Don Smith Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Gregory Community Church in Gregory, MI. Private family burial will be held in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery under arrangements of Kane Funeral Home. In Lucile’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to the Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, 48137. Marjorie Mae Mitrenga Marjorie Mae Mitrenga, age 69, of Sheridan, WY died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Marjorie was born on January 23, 1939, in Sheridan to Georg “Joe” & Edith (Kimmel) Collins. Marjorie attended Sheridan schools and graduated from a Texas high school. After graduating, she attended Business College for two years. Marjorie married Paul Mitrenga, Jr. on December 30, 1955, in Hardin, Montana. They moved to Sheridan where they owned and operated the Grand Bar and Class Café until 1974. She continued her career as a CNA for many years until she retired. Marjorie was a member of the Red Hat Society and president of the Resident Council at Westview Health Care Center. She loved country western music, playing bingo, horseback riding, camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards and most of all spending time with her family. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Paul Mitrenga, Jr., her parents Mr. & Mrs. Georg “Joe” Collins and her sister Carol McCarty. Marjorie is survived by her five children Linda Filbert (Greg) of Sheridan, Janice Whyard (Willy) of Kalispell, MT, Paula Diaz (John) of Sheridan, Lisa Dannels of Sheridan and Paul Mitrenga III (Robin) of Sheridan; twelve grandchildren Chad & Michele Whyard, Meghan & Hillary Pinder, Stephanie & Kelsey Diaz, Tyson & Trevor Williams, Chaze Dannels, Anthony Dyer and Josh & Grace Mitrenga; four great grandchildren Adreanna Walthall, Taylor Magestro, CJ Whyard and David Raths; two sisters Jeannette Douglas (William) of Sheridan and Judy Yorio (Loren) of Florida; one brother Kelly Collins (Vonnie) of Sheridan and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 10:00am on Monday (May 12th) from Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Heine officiating. Interment will be in Little Big Horn National Cemetery, Crow Agency, MT. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may benefit the Memorial Hospital Foundation, Box 391, Sheridan, WY 82801 Kenneth Capper Monroe of Sheridan Wyoming, formerly of Red Feather Lakes Colorado, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2008 at the age of 92. He was born November 2, 1915 in Decatur County Kansas to Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Monroe and Alameda Isadora (Dora) Bolin Monroe and grew up on the family farm near Oberlin. Kenneth graduated from Decatur County High School in 1935 and attended several class reunions over a period of 65 years. In 1936 his family moved to Colorado where he did odd jobs and ranch work until they moved to California in 1939. He worked at Mare Island Navy Yard as a machinist repairing ships from1940 to 1945, then moved on to work for United Airlines in Cheyenne and San Francisco. On August 4, 1944 he married his sweetheart, the late Garnet Robinson. In 1950 they relocated to Denver with a job at General Iron Works. After 2 years they moved their family to the mountains near Red Feather Lakes where Garnet had grown up and Kenneth was self-employed in home construction and maintenance. In1966 he went to work for the Larimer County Road Department until he retired. Interests included reading, doing projects around the ranch, pets of all kinds, shopping for vehicles, gathering fall harvests, travel, politics, ice skating and family reunions. He was a member of Morning Star Community Church in Red Feather Lakes and Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheridan. Kenneth was the last surviving member of a family of 5 brothers and twin sisters. Still living are his children Ilene Wical of Eaton, Nancy Deines of Sheridan, Marion Monroe of Red Feather Lakes and Elbert Monroe of Abilene Texas. His eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews survive him as well. (time and place for memorial service held by the family is Wednesday, June 4th, 2p.m. at Sugarland Ridge Assisted Living Facility, 1551 Sugarland Dr.) Kane Funeral Home handled local arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to the local animal shelter. Elma M. Mooney, 92, of Sheridan, passed away on May 25, 2008, at Sheridan Manor. Elma was born in Derby, IA on June 22, 1915 to Elmer and Rosa Davis. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School. Elma married Daniel A. Mooney on February 9, 1935 and raised seven children together. She enjoyed sewing and handiwork and was a member of the railroader’s auxiliary and Holy Name Catholic Church. Elma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel; and her daughter, Carol Wilhelm, two grandsons, Albert C. Hendrickson and Robert Hendrickson, and a granddaughter, Kristina Shearin. She is survived by her children, Helen Hendrickson of Sheridan, Daniel Mooney of Carson City, NV, Michelle McDonald of Casper, WY, David Mooney of Chicago, IL, Patricia Shearin of Laramie, WY, and John Mooney of Topeka, KS; her 25 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, all deceased, Fern Hopkins, Dorothy Mooney, Jim Davis, Luther Davis, Marvin Davis, and Pearl Davis. A Christian Wake Services will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 pm . Mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 10:00 am with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made in Elma’s name to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801 or to Holy Name Catholic Church, 260 E. Loucks, Sheridan, WY 82801 or to the Sheridan Senior Citizen Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801. Gladys Newbrough, 86, formerly of Sheridan, passed away on May 9, 2008, in Torrington, WY. Gladys was born in Ardmore, SD on September 15, 1921 to Lawrence and Mary Ann Hume. She went to college in Chadron, NE and received her teaching certificate. Gladys married Loyd Newbrough in 1945 and they raised two sons. She enjoyed tending to her houseplants. Gladys loved time with her family. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Loyd; and brother, Roland Hume. She is survived by her sons, Marvin Newbrough of Sheridan and Harold Newbrough of Rawlins, WY; her four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and her two sisters, Joy Novakovich of Torrington, WY and Clarice Waltman of Sun City, AZ. Graveside services will be held in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 10:00 am with Reverend Don Derryberry officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Zona Mary Olson, 87, of Sheridan, passed on to her eternal reward on May 17, 2008 at Westview Health Care Center. Zona was born to Louie and Mary Fryrear November 15, 1920 in Zell, SD. She graduated from Redfield High School in 1939. Zona married "Ole" Orren D. Olson on July 15, 1940. Zona and Ole had two daughters, Joan and Jean. Zona was totally devoted to her family and home. The "empty nest" years brought her to work for Wells Fargo Bank in Aberdeen SD. Later she was focused on care giving for Ole until his death in 1993 after a prolonged illness. Zona’s many faithful friends in Aberdeen kept her busy with Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and fun times. Later she moved to Minnesota to be closer to Leon and Joan. By 2002 they made their home in Sheridan, WY with Zona living at Westview Health Care Center, an assisted living facility. Zona enjoyed the family gatherings, birthday parties, and holidays here in Sheridan until recently when the effects of Parkinson’s Disease progressed. Preceding her in death was her husband, Ole, her parents, and a sister, Dona Dulany. Zona is survived by her daughter, Jean Sumption (Gerry) and granddaughter, Kelli Eastman (Bret) of Tucson, Arizona. Also Joan Eliason (Leon), and grandchildren, Steve Eliason (Kim), Susie Burgess (Dan), Kari Eliason, Mary Linden (Aaron), Peter Eliason (Colette) all of Sheridan, WY, and Mother Mary Elizabeth, O.C.D. of Denmark, WI. Zona has been blessed with sixteen great-grandchildren. A Christian Wake Service will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 8:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 10:00 am. Interment will be in Redfield Cemetery in Redfield, SD. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Memorials in Zona’s name may be sent to: The Holy name of Jesus Monastery, 6100 Pepper Road, Denmark, WI 54208. Margaret Len Osgard, 87, of Sheridan and Dixon, IL died Monday, May 26, 2008 in Dixon, IL. Mrs. Osgard married Ray Richard Osgard June 28, 1942 and the couple lived in the Sundance area before moving to Hamilton, MT where she was a secretary in a Doctor’s office for a number of years. Margaret was a member of the Methodist Church, enjoyed quilting, crafts, her flowers, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband. Mrs. Osgard is survived by one daughter, Susan Cook, of Dixon, IL; and two sisters, Katherine (Kay) Zwickel, of West Minister, CA, and Carol Kelso, of Tigard, OR. Memorial service for Mrs. Osgard will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Wayne E. Sanwick, 44, of Ranchester, WY, passed lway on May 11, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Wayne was preceded in death by his mother, Edith. He is survived by his father, Frederick of Ranchester, WY; his siblings, Steven Libke of Wiesbaden, Germany, James Sanwick of Sheridan, and Tammy Sanwick of Sheridan; and his many fnends, including Ellen and Arden Unseth and family. Memorial services will be held at First United Met odist Church on May 20 2008 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Don Derryberry officiating. Jeremy G. Sikkenga, age 29, of Sheridan, WY died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in his Sheridan home. Jeremy grew up and graduated from high school in Sheridan. He was a member of the high school swim team and a member of A.W.A.N.A. youth group. After high school, he worked at several jobs until going to work at Kid Pronghorn where he was a drill hand. He had a wonderful sense of humor, played video games and was a marvelous poet. He enjoyed riding motorcycles most of all. Jeremy loved his being with his family and his nephews. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandmother Ruth Ausen and grandfather Jim Balke. Jeremy is survived by his parents of Sheridan; brothers Nate of Gillette, WY and Wesley of Sheridan; two nieces and two nephews; grandparents Glen & Helen Ausen of Laurel, MT and Lois Balke of Belgrade, MT. Memorial service will be 11:00am on Saturday (May 10th) from First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Doolin officiating. Inurnment of cremains will be later in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Ashley Lynn Small, baby daughter of Natalie Baros and Jeremy Small of Sheridan, passed away on May 7, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Ashley is survived by her parents; and her siblings, John Daniel Small and Angelina Lillian Small. Burton Sobotka, 77, of Sheridan, passed away on May 31, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Burton was born in Gothemburg, NE on January 28, 1931 to John and Martha Sobotka. He enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and served until his honorable discharge as Senior Chief Radioman in 1972. Burton married Sharon Doyle in Sheridan on September 19, 1956. During his time in the service he visited many places around the world such as Brazil, Japan, Cuba, and Korea. Although such conflicts as the Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam War brought him to these places, he still felt fortunate to see these parts of the world. He served on many aircraft carriers such as the USS Yorktown, USS Princeton, and the USS Enterprise. During his retirement years he enjoyed hunting, fishing on the Big Horn Mountains, camping, playing cards, doing indian beadwork, gardening, watching M.A.S.H and the sci-fi channel, reading, and spending time with his family. Burton was also a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was extremely intelligent and although quiet most of the time, there was something about him that commanded respect. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Burton was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of Sheridan; his daughter, Melvie Bates, of Sheridan; his stepson, Jim Walthall, of Aurora, CO, his daughter in-law Debbie Walthall; his grandchildren Kris Walthall, Cody Bates, Matt Bates, and Tyler Walthall as well as one great grandson, Derrick; and a great granddaughter Annie. He is also survived by his brother Dwight, and two sisters, Janet and Virginia. Cremation has taken place. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made so that trees be planted in city parks in Burton’s name c/o Patricia Owings, PO Box 205, Sheridan, WY 82801. Scott Edward Sutton, 49, of Sheridan, WY, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Sutton was born July 21, 1958 in Cheyenne, WY to Donald Edward and Betsy (Merrill) Sutton. He grew up and attended schools in numerous towns around Wyoming and graduated from high school. After high school, Scott worked for a time butchering before going to work for Frontier Oil Company in Cheyenne as a foreman for 13 years. He then came to Sheridan in October of 1993 where he was the owner/proprietor of Sutton’s Tavern. Scott enjoyed spending time playing pool, four-wheeling, loved his cars, and spending time with his family. Mr. Sutton was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents. He is survived by one son, Travis Sutton, of Sheridan, WY; one daughter, Mary Emally Sutton, of Crawley, TX; three brothers, Rick, Bruce, and Mark; and two sisters, Karen and Lisa. A Celebration of Life for Scott will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Sutton’s Tavern, 1402 N. Main St., Sheridan, WY. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Daisy M. Williams, age 86, of Sheridan, WY died Friday, May 9, 2008, in Sheridan Manor. Daisy was born March 1, 1922, in Selmer, Arkansas, to Thomas & Zillie (Bell) Cantrell. She grew up in Arkansas and Tennessee. She moved to the Sheridan area from Jackson, TN in 1946. She worked for a Dry Cleaning store. Daisy married Elmer Williams in 1948 in Hardin, MT. They lived in Sheridan. Elmer died in 1976. After Elmer death, she went to work at Memorial Hospital as a housekeeper and worked there for fourteen years. She then worked for Home Health Care until she retired. Daisy loved to fish and also enjoyed camping, gardening, growing flowers, reading and dancing. She loved being with her family and the grandchildren. Daisy was preceded in death by her daughters Dorothy and Lily; son Noah; step son Roy; brothers William, Buster & Hollis; and sister Myrtle. Daisy is survived by her son Larry of Huntsville, AL; daughters Susie Smith of Camden, SC, Margaret Gwathney of Tulsa, OK and Rose Crow of Casper, WY; sister Francis Ballard of Chicago, IL; twenty eight grandchildren; thirty seven great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Viewing will be from 11:00am until 6:00pm on Tuesday (May 13th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Wednesday from Sheridan Wesleyan Church with David Asbury officiating. Interment will be in Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, WY. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may benefit the Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801.
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