Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 1284 - 1308 of 1958
Wanda Jean Chopping passed away in Billings, Montana on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the age of 73. Jean was born November 21, 1944 in Lovell, Wyoming to Gordon Bullard and Edith EvaLee (Johnson) Hoffman. Jeannie spent her early years with her parents following the oil field work around Wyoming and Montana. She attended schools in Worland and other schools around Wyoming. At the age of twelve, she left the United States with her mother to join her father in Arabia where Gordon was working for Getty... Full story
Bradley Lial Agee passed away on July 19th, 2018 after putting up with "that cancer garbage" for more than a decade. Brad was born in Worland on December 11, 1957 to John "Bob" Agee and Bernadine "Bernie" Lewis. Brad grew up in Worland with his two brothers, Berton and Bruce, living their early life on the "Worland Farm" before moving to town. Despite the move, Brad was active in 4-H and FFA, and his work yielded too many awards for swine showmanship to count. Brad graduated in 1976 and shortly... Full story
Stella Fritzler passed away in Casper, Wyoming on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. She was recently preceded in death by her dear husband, Bruce Fritzler. Stella was born in Worland, Wyoming on November 3, 1931, the daughter of Dr. Donald Porter and Alberta (Kehr) Porter. Stella attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie and in 1951 she married her sweetheart, Bruce. They were loving partners for 67 years. Stella was a warm and generous woman, with many friends. Of all her accomplishments, Stella's... Full story
Edward Deromedi, age 86, died peacefully in his sleep at home on June 28, 2018 due to declining health. Edward Henry Deromedi was born, the youngest of 7 children, in Gebo, WY to Joseph and Lena Deromedi on June 22, 1932. His mother died when he was three years old. At age seven his sister, Elizabeth Kubiak, cared for him at their farm in Winchester, WY. He spent his time helping out on the farm and going to school at the Winchester Country School. He then went to work for the Hanover Canal... Full story
Ronald Lloyd Krei passed away July 17, 2018, in the loving presence of his children, at Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody, Wyoming. Born March 29, 1929 in Worland to Helen and Herman Krei, Ron developed a steadfast work ethic on the family dairy farm on West River Road until he graduated from Worland High School in 1947. In 1948, Ron enlisted with the U. S. Marine Corps and served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1951. Returning from Korea, Ron met Evelyn Edwards from Miami Beach, Florida and... Full story
Marcella Blanche (Frison) Dorn, passed away due to a stroke at the age of 97 on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Life Care Center in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Sandpoint United Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Graves officiating. Her final resting place will be in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. Marcella was born on May 24, 1921 in Basin, Wyoming to Paul and Mabel (Emery) Frison. She grew up and graduated from high school (1939) in Ten Sleep, Wy... Full story
Willard Burton Allred, 78, passed away on July 2, 2018 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born on September 11, 1939 in Worland to Golden and Clara (Stanley) Allred. He spent his early years in Worland and Ten Sleep graduating from Ten Sleep High School in 1958. During his high school years, he began working for the Wyoming game and Fish at the Fish Hatchery. He helped maintain the grounds and take care of the fish. After graduation, he drove the distribution truck around the... Full story
Robert "Bob" Wayne Cook, 88 passed away on July 3, 2018 at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody, WY. He was born on April 12, 1930 in Taylorville, the son of Chester Leroy and Elva Anita (Brookens) Cook. Many hours of his youth were spent under the supervision and guidance of Margaret Sams. After graduating from Taylorville High School in 1948, Bob joined the Navy and served on the USS Robert K. Huntington as a Sonarman until 1952. On May 16, 1953 he married Alice Louise Stanton in Taylorville. She... Full story
Herbert Laroy Walker, 52-year-old Worland resident, passed away June 27, 2018 at his residence after a battle of long extended illnesses. Herb was born on May 14, 1966, the oldest son of Rodney Thomas and Della Belle (Stewart) Walker. He spent his early childhood in the Manderson-Hyattville area, moving to Ten Sleep in 1976. Following his graduation from Ten Sleep High School in 1984, Herb worked as a volunteer firefighter for the Ten Sleep Fire Department for 26 years. He also drove truck for... Full story
John passed away June 22, 2018 at the Star Valley Ranch in Thayne, WY. John was born June 3, 1922 in Redstone, NH to Charles and Grace McLellan. After graduation John enlisted in the army, serving in the 10th Mountain Division Ski Troops in WWII, during which he saw combat in the Aleutian Islands and in Italy where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service. After a long convalescence John attended the University of Wyoming where he coached the Ski Team and... Full story
Sharon “Sherri” Schauer, age 57, passed away on June 23, 2018 at her home. Sherri was born on November 25, 1960 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Hank (Janet) Maser. She lived in Indiana until the age of 15 and moved to Greybull, WY. There she attended high school. She met Dan Schauer in 1989 and they have been together 28 years. Together they moved to Meeteetse, WY and ranched, etc., for 15 years. They moved to Sheridan County ranching for 8 years before their final move in 2013 to Powder River County where they have lived since. Sherri lov... Full story
Bill Martin, 89, of Thayne, Wyoming passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 17th, 2018. Bill was born in Laramie, Wyoming on February 18, 1929 to Leotha and Walter Martin. He attended grade school in Laramie and moved to Cody, graduating from Cody High School in 1948. He excelled in athletics – football, wrestling, and track. He was all-state in football and a two-time state champion wrestler. He attended the University of Wyoming on a wrestling scholarship, graduating in 1953 with a B.S. H... Full story
Funeral services for Rose Mary Pearce Rude, a 69 year-old resident of Basin, Wyoming, who passed away in Billings, Montana, on June 15, will be held Thursday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Basin/Greybull, with Bishop Aaron Stone officiating. Viewing will be held at the LDS church on June 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Basin with a grave consecration ceremony. A reception and luncheon will follow at... Full story
Raymond Eugene Shoults, 80, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went on his journey home to the Lord, Saturday, June 16, 2018. Born December 9, 1937 in San Bernardino, California, he was the son of the late Raymond Eugene Stites and Margaret Frances Marshall. After the death of his father when he was two, Raymond was adopted by his stepfather, Richard Dean Shoults. After his graduation from Pomona High School he joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country. He married Angela R.... Full story
Dorothy Jean (Thaxton) Davis arrived into this world on January 25, 1925 in Worland, WY to Elijah and Mary Edith Thaxton. She ended her earthly journey at the age of 93 when she peacefully went home to her Lord & Savior on June 10, 2018 in Spokane Valley, WA. She was mostly raised on the upper Nowood of Ten Sleep where her Dad worked for several ranches. She attended country schools and enjoyed riding horses with her oldest sister. Later they moved to the Wigwam & finally Ten Sleep where she... Full story
James Lee Crawford passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the age of 82. Jim was born in Douglas, Wyoming on August 26, 1935 to Margaret (Miller) and Merlin Crawford. He moved to Greybull, Wyoming when he was in 8th grade. He graduated from Greybull and went on to the University of Wyoming where he was a standout football player. He is in the Wyoming Hall of Fame twice: Once as an individual and once with the undefeated, 1956 team. He was an All-American in 1957 and was hon... Full story
Marilyn Norton Haskell, 86, returned to her heavenly home on June 8, 2018 after a battle with cancer. She was born along with her twin sister Marion on March 12, 1932 in Magrath, Alberta Canada to the late Thomas and Flora Norton. The Norton family farmed outside of Magrath before moving to Vancouver British Columbia, and then later settled in the United States in Provo, UT. Marilyn graduated high school from Brigham Young High, then continued her education at Brigham Young University. It was... Full story
Wayne T. Voss, 79, of Worland, Wyoming, passed away Saturday May 26, 2018, due to cancer, at Worland Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side. Wayne was born on July 14, 1938 in Worland, the son of Wayne E. and Mae T. Voss. While growing up in Worland, Wayne helped on his parents' farm, wrestled, played in the school band, and even drove the school bus starting at the age of 14. Wayne graduated from Worland High School in 1956, and he later went on to attend the University of... Full story
James Eugene Ryan was born March 20, 1930 in Casper, Wyoming, to John Ryan, Sr. and Maude Smith Ryan. He passed away on May 21, 2018, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. On May 26, 1949, he married Dorothy Ann (Dode) Bartos in Douglas, Wyoming. They were married forty-years before her death. They were blessed with nine children. He later married Judy Johnson and they had three sons. Although they divorced, she continued to be his best friend and caretaker. Jim was a great... Full story
Sharon Marie Jacobsen Michaels, 73, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on May 20, 2018 due to a brain aneurysm, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. Over the years, Sharon had expressed that when the time came, she wanted her funeral to be a celebration of the beautiful life she lived, because she considered herself blessed beyond measure. Sharon was born on September 7, 1944 at her grandparents' ranch in Millburn, WY to Ole & Virginia Jacobsen. She cherished her... Full story
Donna Lee Eberle, 56, passed away at her home on May 17, 2018, surrounded by her family. Donna was born on December 13, 1961 to Robert Jones and Sharon Ailene Pile. She was raised by Lyle "Bud" Sherman and her mother and graduated from Worland High School in 1980. She married Robert LeRoy Eberle on June 16, 1984 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church Worland, WY She worked at the Maverick store in Worland as a clerk and as a manager of the Thermopolis Maverick store. She ran a day care center in Worland... Full story
On April 25th, two days before her 56th birthday, Julia Ann Larsen passed away peacefully at her home in Reno, Nevada. Julie was born April 27, 1962 in Worland, the daughter of Barbara (Klemm) and Duane Scholes. She graduated from Worland High School in 1980, University of Wyoming and University of Nevada/Reno where she attained her Master’s Degree in Pharmacy. She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. Julie is survived by her husband, Tom Larsen, their sons, Quinn, Bryce and Brett, all of Reno, mother Barbara Scholes and b... Full story
Barbara Jean Keeler, 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 15, 2018. Barbara was born December 17, 1940 in Gering, Nebraska, a daughter of Carl and Mollie Benzel. She was the ninth child from a family of fourteen children. She attended a one room school house until the eighth grade, and then attended Sidney High School where she graduated from in 1958. Barb met the love of her life, Stanley Glenn Keeler, in Sidney, Nebraska. They soon began dating, and were married June 18, 1960 in... Full story
Alberta Irene Robertson, 84, passed away on May 13, 2018 at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. Alberta was born on July 5, 1933 to Albert Gabriel and Alice Lillian (Veitch) Irene. She graduated from University High School in Laramie. She attended 2 years of college at UW. On June 19, 1953, she married Rex Ramsey. To this union were born two sons, Dan and Jim. The couple later divorced. She married Bud Robertson on January 14, 1961 in Ft. Collins, CO. Two daughters, Carole and LaNora made... Full story
Marial Flynn Eckhardt, 82, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Born November 13, 1935 in Hebron, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Frank and Evelyn (Keith) Flynn. The family moved to Fairbury, NE and in 1944 to Worland, WY where Marial's father was Superintendant of the Wyoming Industrial Institute. Marial graduated from Washakie County High School in 1954 and attended Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln, NE for two years then transferred to the University of... Full story