Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 1129 - 1153 of 1958
Joanne L. Rose Walker, 85, passed away July 9, 2019, at H.S. Co. Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis, Wyoming after a short illness. Born May 28, 1934 in Casper, Wyoming, she was the daughter of Milo and Hazel (Judd) Rose. She loved Thermopolis, the many friends she made there, and would only ask that they smile when they think of her. Remember all the good times. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Dale Allen Crabtree and her sister, Loretta "Connie" (Rose) Colenbaugh. She leaves... Full story
James P. Fassler died July 3, after battling dementia and other health challenges. His beloved Margie and other family members were near. Jim was born June 15, 1934 in Cañon City, Colorado, to Joseph and Frances Konty Fassler. After a stellar athletic career at Holy Cross Abbey, he went on to Regis College, Denver, and a lifelong vocation of reading, teaching, and coaching. In 1956, Jim married Margaret Mary Smith, and they began their family life in Denver. After a few years in Denver and... Full story
Mark Steven Bollack, Sr., 71-year-old Worland resident, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2019. Mark was born on April 30, 1948, the second son born to Theodore Shafer and Theresa Mary (Berenik) Bollack. Mark's father was a US Marine Corps Officer and he followed in his father's footsteps, joining the USMC in 1968. He saw active duty from 1968 – 1970. He served during the Vietnam War although the combat he saw was not in Vietnam. After his time in the military, he turned his attentio... Full story
Neil S. Wetherbee passed on June 24, 2019 after a short battle from a heart attack. Neil was born in Ashton, Idaho on June 4, 1925 to Lester and Fern Wetherbee. Neil graduated in 1942 from Powell High School. After graduation Neil joined the Navy and served in the South Pacific in WWII. Upon being discharged Neil began a 34 year career with Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph. Neil's first job was on a line crew constructing long distance lines across the state of Wyoming. Over the next 34... Full story
Dennis Allen Koch, 70-year-old Worland resident passed away suddenly at his home on June 27, 2019. Dennis was born on July 5, 1948 in Huron, South Dakota, the second son born to Allen Henry and Dorothy Irene (Mullholan) Koch. He spent his early years in Huron before the family moved to Rapid City where he graduated in 1966. He attended Black Hills State University and received his Bachelor's in Teaching. He married Dolores M. Hoppe on November 26, 1971. To this union 3 children were born, Dawn,... Full story
Betty joined the Lord and family in heaven on June 25, 2019. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland. Betty was born in Lander, Wyoming on October 13, 1933 to Ted and Goldie Graham. She was raised on the Graham Ranch on the Sweetwater River near Jeffrey City. During the school year, herself, brothers Jim and Tom lived in Lander with their mother. This is where, up the street, she met the love of her life, Raymond...
Warren Byant Patras, 79, died at home on June 24, 2019. Byant was born September 6, 1939 in Worland, Wyoming lived and worked in Wyoming his entire life. Byant graduated from Ten Sleep High School in 1957, he served in the Army during the Vietnam War. His family called him “Bunt” friends called him “Pat”. He loved reading, learning, growing flowers, painting, and living his life helping anyone that he could along his journey. His quick wit, wealth of knowledge and gentle soul will live on with all of those that knew and loved him. He was pre...
Roy M. Conner, age 82, passed away at Harrison Memorial Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday July 3, 2019 in Ten Sleep, WY at the Ten Sleep SDA Church. The time is planned for 10:00 am with interment to follow at the Ten Sleep Cemetery. Roy was an active member of the Poulsbo Seventh Day Adventist Church in Poulsbo, WA. Roy was born to Earl Leroy Conner and Ethel Lena Canaday Conner in Worland, WY on March 13, 2936. Roy spent his early years on the family ranch on Box Elder and Nowood Creeks south of...
Teresa Deniz Benitez died on June 4th 2019 in Mexico. She was born on March 10th, 1966 in Tomatlan, Jalisco Mexico. She married Adalberto Benitez in 1984. She moved to Worland to be with her husband in 1990. They have three adult children: Adalberto Benitez who is married to Azucena. They have two children Fernando and Allison. Their second child Denisse is married to Tel Birdsley and has two children Alejandro and Talia. Their third child Kenya is married to Justin Cortez. Justin and Kenya...
Betty Chapman, 85-year-old Worland resident, passed away on June 25, 2019 at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Betty was born on October 13, 1933 in Lander, Wyoming. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019, at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery....
Elaine Herman Terry, 65 passed away on June 19, 2019, at Washakie Medical Center. Elaine Jean (Herman) Terry was born August 20, 1953 in Pickstown, S.D. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday June 28, 2019, at the Shell Community Hall in Shell....
Threesa, "Tootie", Hunt, 76, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 in Bahia de los Angeles, Baja, Mexico. Tootie was born on September 3, 1942 in Snohomish, Washington to Archibald and Lily Harriett (Beck) Earley. From the age of 10 or 11, Tootie helped her mother, who ran a small nursing home in Monroe, WA. Though there were only a dozen or so patients, the work kept Tootie busy seven days a week. She learned all aspects of caregiving here and her compassion for others was deeply instilled.... Full story
Janice Faye Grosch Franklin passed away on June 17, 2019, in Powell. She was born on July 24, 1944, in Worland, to Alexander Grosch and Elsie Buxmann. Janice married Elmer Butz Jr. in Jan. 1962, and they had five children together. She then married Clif Franklin in June 13th, 1981. She met him at a softball game in Powell 1979. She was a mother, wife and homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, painting, golfing, bowling and softball. She was preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Elsie,... Full story
Peter "Pete" Galovich, 92, of Rancho Palos Verdes, California passed away the evening of June 8th, 2019 surrounded by his four children. Pete was born on November 19th, 1926 in the Wyoming mining community of Poposia to Mane "Mike" and Boja (Radakovich) Galovich. He and his family moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming when he was three and remained there through his youth. Pete fondly shared stories of his childhood and spoke proudly of his parents, sisters, and brothers. Life could often be... Full story
Lyle, "Bud" Sherman was called home Sunday June 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1934 to Natalie (Haynes) and Gene Sherman in Gebo, WY. While in his youth, the family moved around working in the Texaco oil fields. Following graduation from Cutbank, Montana High School, he enlisted in the Navy from 1953-1957. After his honorable discharge, Bud was traveling home to Montana from visiting family on Black Mountain. He noticed an ad looking for a plumber for Roberts Plumbing... Full story
Shane Neal Bower, 31-year-old Worland resident, died from the results of an accident just across the Montana border on April 8, 2019. Shane was born on March 31, 1988 in Worland Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Grace Chapel Community Church.... Full story
On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Robert Bob W. Fawcett, passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 75. Robert was born on January 22, 1944, and was raised in Newcastle, WY in a large family. After meeting his wife, Karen, they moved to Worland, WY in 1974 with their children (Brian, Denise and Bobbie Jo) where he worked the remainder of his career, before retiring to Newcastle, WY. He has three grandchildren (Andrea, Samantha and Zachery). Robert had a passion for the outdoors and loved to both... Full story
Keith Edward Noland, 87-year-old longtime Worland resident went to his heavenly home on June 1, 2019. He returned once more to the loving arms of his wife as he passed away in their home surrounded by family. Keith was born on January 11, 1932 in Montour, Idaho to Maurice and Erma (Hendricks) Noland. Growing up in the 30's, like many others of that day, he learned the value of hard work at an early age. He put himself through high school and one semester of college by working for his uncle.... Full story
On May 30, 2019 at 7:40 a.m. the window was opened in Marilyn Yvonne Lindsey's hospice room and she flew out to be with the angels and her family who have already passed. A celebration of Bunny's life will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Worland. Burial took place on June 1, 2019 at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Marilyn Yvonne Lindsey "Bunny" was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on February 23, 1936, the youngest of 3 children born to John P. and Doris... Full story
Shirley Jean Snyder, 77, of Greybull, passed away May 17. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 24, at Mortimore Funeral Home in Thermopolis.... Full story
Barton Cash Varney, 67, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on May 4, 2019, in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born March 3, 1952, in Worland, Wyoming. Services were held May 13, 2019, at Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery in Mesa, Arizona....
Charles Gonzales, 87-year-old Worland resident, passed away on May 18, 2019, in Laramie, Wyoming. Charles was born on July 18, 1931 in Torrington, Wyoming. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 at Mount Calvary Assembly of God Church....
John Allen Lamb passed away with his family at his side on May 17, 2019 in Worland. John was lover of animals, a professor of hard work, and had quite the encyclopedia of mechanics language. He loved his family unconditionally. He showed grace to all with no hesitation. John started his life in Sheridan, Wyoming on December 10, 1953. His family then moved to Gillette, and Casper during his childhood. He ended up in Worland during late grade school where he lived until his passing. John managed...
Eileen Walton, age 81, of Rush City, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 17, 2019. Eileen Elizabeth Weber was born May 11, 1938 to Louis and Emma (Lehman) Weber in Worland, Wyoming. Eileen graduated from high school in Worland, Wyoming and attended Northwest Institute of Medical Laboratory and X-ray Technique in Minneapolis to become a lab technician. She worked at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Cambridge in 1976 and also as a dental assistant for Dr. William Kieper in...
James Neil Wetherbee, 63, of Worland, Wyoming died on May 14, 2019, with the love of his life by his side holding his hand until the very last breath was taken. Jim fought a very long, but short courageous battle of colon cancer. He was born on February 21, 1956 to Neil and Madelon (Ryan) Wetherbee in Cody, Wyoming. Jim graduated from Cheyenne Central High School in 1974. Jim later became a telephone construction lineman and worked for U.S. West from 1974-1996 and RT Communications from...