Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 1228 - 1252 of 1939
Roy Justin Shyrack, 67, passed away on October 16, 2018 at Boysen State Park Head Quarters at his home Wyoming of a sudden heart attack. He was born on October 27, 1951 in Worland Wyoming. Roy worked in the oil field for many years and he also was a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, panning for gold and conversing with family and friends. He is survived by his sisters, JoAnn (joe) Jaure of Casper, Wyoming; Carol (Jerry) Michel of Billings, Montana; brother, Corky Shryack of Worland, Wyoming; Nieces, Kalli Arriola of Ls Vegas New Mexico, Dyann... Full story
Sharon Kay Ewalt passed away on October 24, 2018 at Worland Health Care. She was born on April 11, 1941 in Worland Wyoming to Earl and Mary Pauline (Case) Stevens. She married Jack Ewalt and spent 58 years together until his passing. She was a dedicated wife and mother and worked many different jobs to help out. Her last adventure was owner and operator, with her husband, of the 7-Acres Cafe in Litchfield California. She loved cooking, gardening and her flowers. Preceding her in death were her... Full story
John Michael Shelp passed away unexpectedly Friday October 12, 2018 at Banner Health Care in Worland. John was born June 25, 1942 in Rapid City South Dakota where his father was building the airport. He was the son of Lynn F. and Anna R. (Peckham) Shelp. John's childhood was spent moving around from one of his dad's construction jobs to another. They spent time in South Dakota, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. As a young boy he spent summers on the family farm in Bristol South Dakota. When he was ol... Full story
Doris Louise Kraft, 100-year-old former Worland resident passed away on October 10, 2018 at the Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Louise was born on January 24, 1918 in Benkelman, Nebraska a daughter of Ernest & Ethel (Jones) Doak. As a young girl the family moved to Thermopolis and at the age of 16 they moved to Worland where she graduated from Washakie County High School in 1936. She moved back to Thermopolis where she worked for many years as a waitress. She married Art Crowley... Full story
February 5, 1969-October 8, 2018 Although Shye liked almost everyone and was liked or loved by everyone, she didn't like or love anyone more than her furry friends, except her Granddaughter Jacelynn, who she absolutely adored. She gained her love for animals in part from her Grandmother Wanda Christensen, who passed in January of this year. Her grandma was instrumental in helping her gain her dual PhD's in "Pets have Drama" and "Pets have Demands," both of which she practiced every day and... Full story
Kenneth Calvin Ilg of Worland, passed away on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Most knew him as Ken or Kenny, his children called him dad, and he was grandpa and little papa to his grandkids and great grandkids. Kenny was born at home in Bonanza, WY March 22, 1933 during a Wyoming blizzard. He was the son of Alfred Edward Ilg and Ester Olive Ilg (Wilson). He often said there was a blizzard the night he was born and a litter of pigs came into the world as well.... Full story
Andrea Cheyenne Titensor (Shye) died Oct. 8, 2018, in Ogden, Utah. Shye was born on Feb. 5, 1969. Services will be at 1 p.m. at Myers Mortuary 845 Washington Blvd in Ogden on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.... Full story
Nancy Ellen Ryan "Bunny", 88, of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, passed away on October 5, 2018 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, WY with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. Nancy was born in Denver, Colorado to Frank and Leila Jean (Puhler) Rae. Growing up in a military family, she attended schools in many states but completed high school back in Denver where she met her future husband, Clayton "Bud" Ryan. They both attended Denver University. In April 1950, they eloped an... Full story
Mary Weber Lenox passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 at the age of 89. Mary was born to Joseph and Maria [Steinmetz] Weber July 6, 1929. Mary was the second to the oldest of 7 children and stepped in to care for those children while her mother and father worked on their Worland family farm. She was a most important part of the Weber family. She worked and grew up on that farm before moving to town and working at Foodland Grocery and Pennys. Mary then moved to California to start a career there... Full story
Marjorie Ruth Allen Bargeron passed away suddenly on October 5, 2018 at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Marge was born on February 7, 1948 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Marvin Lowell and Lois (Scott) Porter. Marge married Bill Bargeron, Sr. on March 17, 1998 in Worland. She loved the outdoors. She and Bill spent many day fishing, hunting, and camping. They spent many summer weekends in their 5th wheel trailer up in the Big Horns. She also loved animals, raising many beautiful Pomeranian dogs to... Full story
Faith Lee Blackstock Lohman was born on October 31st, 1963 in McNary Arizona. After years of struggling with mental illnesses Faith went to be with her Lord on September 27th, 2018. Faith is finally free of pain and rejoicing with her Father in Heaven. Faith's love of God, family, and friends was evident in her life. Her faith in Jesus was strong and she shared that faith. She loved to connect with all of her childhood friends and they brought her great comfort and joy. Faith collected antiques... Full story
Andrew David Ankeny, 79, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2018 at his home in Worland surrounded by loved ones. Andrew was born in Garland, Wyoming on August 1, 1939 to Carrol Edwin and Martha Johanna (Blankenship) Ankney. After his father's death, the family moved to Powell in 1945. He started school in Greybull in 1948, where he was very active in sports. He later served in the Army Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1957. He met the love of his life, Annita Skovgard, and they...
Donald Jerome (Don) Feller passed away on September 24, 2018 after fighting prostate cancer for several years. His family was there loving him until the end. Don was born April 4, 1950 in Hardin, Montana, to Harry (Jerome Charles) and Aggie (Agatha Ella Thomas) Feller. He was the first boy after 4 girls; the family added another sister and brother. When he was 6 years old the family moved from their family farm to Worland, WY to farm sugar beets for Holly Sugar. His dad became known as a very good farmer who also added innovations in planting... Full story
Rebecca (Becky) Ann Morley age 78 passed away on 9-20-2018 after an extended illness. Her and her husband Rex Morley were longtime residents of Worland before moving to Helena, MT due to health issues. Rebecca is survived by her husband Rex, sons Daniel (Theresa) and David (Lynn), Grandchildren David (Susie), Thomas, Danielle (Taylor) and great grandson Thomas. She also leaves behind one brother- Thomas (Pam) and three sisters Catherine, Mary, Martha (Al) as well as many nieces and nephews. And her very good friends still in Worland Jessie and... Full story
Long time Worland resident, Marge Hernandez, 87, passed away September 22, 2018. Marge was born November 22, 1930 in Fromberg, Montana. Marge was preceded in death by husband Lupe Hernandez, daughter Rita Gonzalez, grandson Matthew Salazar, great-grandson Lucas Martinez and great-granddaughter Darcy Hernandez. Marge is survived by siblings Phil Rodriguez of San Jose, California, Julio Rodriguez Tooele, Utah and MaryLee Murillo of Las Vegas, Nevada, children, Ernie (Jennie) Hernandez, Fred Hernandez, Kenny (Michelle) Hernandez all of Worland,... Full story
Charles Grant Bear, 85, passed away September 23, 2018 at the Washakie Medical Center. Charles was born on March 9, 1933 to Clarence Lee and Miriam Louise (Bay) Bear. He is survived by his wife Mavis, children, Susan Blom, Mike Bear, Bruce (Donna) Bear and Tess (Jeff) Craft; brother, Larry Bear; sisters, Sally (Don) Davies, Ellen (Jim) Ethridge; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. A visitation for family and friends will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 27, at the Bryant Funeral Home... Full story
Jannette “Janny” Brown passed away September 19, 2018 in Billings, MT. She was born on June 13, 1962 in Gillette, WY to Bobby & Mary Newman. The family moved to Worland in her childhood years and she attended school here, graduating from Worland High School in 1980. She later met and married Clayton Brown of Worland on June 23, 1984. The two enjoyed many outdoor activities together over their 34 years of marriage. She was an incredibly talented musician and shared her passion for music with others. She is preceded in death by her father, Bob... Full story
Major Harold Leonard "Mac" McDonald of Worland passed away on 17 September 2018. Mac was the son of Birdena (nee Pettigrew) and Frank McDonald of Washington, Indiana. Mac is survived by both his sister Rita Sypitkowski and his brother Kenneth McDonald and niece Cynthia, and survived by his wife Hildegarde, daughter Debbie, sons David, Kenny, Brian, Kevin and Keith, and seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mac was born in Montgomery, Indiana on 21 June 1938 where he grew up as... Full story
Charlotte Mills Whitlock was born September 28, 1930 in Lovell, Wyoming. She died September 18, 2018 in Worland, Wyoming of heart complications. She received wonderful care during her final days at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Her family would like to thank the staff and those who cared for her in her home for the excellent and loving care she received. She was second of four children born to Milo and Ireta (Sawyer) Mills. Early in their marriage Milo homesteaded land in the... Full story
William Thomas Dillinger, 95, of Commerce, TX, died on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Tom was born on April 19, 1923 on a farm outside Commerce, Texas to his parents, William Dillinger and Iva Venus Dillinger. A funeral was held at Commerce Church of Christ on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 with David Gibson officiating. Interment took place at Rosemound Cemetery. In January of 1943, Tom entered the U.S. Army. Serving in the Pacific Theater, his troop was one of the first to occupy Tokyo. After... Full story
Lois Mae Dietz, 89, was born in Roundup, Montana on a dry land farm outside of Gage. Lois passed away at her home in Worland, Wyoming on September 3, 2018. She was the third and youngest child of Albert and Cora Beckman, born on October 15, 1927. When her sister and brother went to a country school, she would follow along until the teacher finally let her attend school at the age of four. Many of the land owners were leaving the area because of the dry seasons and the country school closed, so... Full story
Dixie Horn Bjornestad went home to be with God on September 3, 2018 after an extensive battle with Alzheimer's/dementia. Dixie was surrounded by her loving family at her passing. Her life will be celebrated and remembered on September 8th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Worland with graveside services to follow at the Ten Sleep Cemetery. Dixie arrived on this world at Chadron, Nebraska on July 19, 1939. Dixie was the long awaited and prayed for child of Theodore William Horn and... Full story
Deborah Ann (Wood) Kennedy, 60, of Worland, WY, passed peacefully at home on August 17, 2018 in Carey, ID after a lengthy battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Deborah was born in Newcastle, WY to Joseph and Marjorie (Garhart) Wood on April 9, 1958. She graduated high school in Newcastle, WY class of 1976. She went on to receive her degree as a cosmetologist from Black Hills Beauty College. She worked for and managed salons for a number of years until she settled in Worland, WY where she... Full story
Maria Margarita Garcia, 45 died peacefully in her home on August 15, 2018. She was born on January 9, 1973 in Worland, WY to Jess (Sonny) and Sally Garcia. Maria, who was limited here on this earth has been made whole once again as she rejoices in Heaven with her maker and all the loved ones that have gone before her to prepare her place. Even though she was limited in her abilities here on earth, that never stopped her from being full of joy and happiness. Maria's smile and laughter was... Full story
Janna L. Roupe born February 23, 1947 Payson, Utah. Went home to be with the Lord Jesus at 7:00 am August 15, 2018 at Worland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. No services at her request.... Full story