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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.

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.

Marjorie Mae Mitrenga
January 23, 1939 – May 6, 2008

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

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.

Jeremy G. Sikkenga, age 29, of Sheridan, WY died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in his Sheridan home.
                
Jeremy was born October 1, 1978, in Havre, MT.  His parents are John & Sheila (Ausen) Sikkenga.

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.

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