Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 1579 - 1603 of 1958
Marjorie B. Lord passed away on January 24, 2017, on a cold and snowy Wyoming morning, just a couple of weeks shy of her 95th birthday. Marj was born on February 9, 1922, to Frank and Russell Baker in Omaha, joining her older brothers Russ and Fred. Her father passed away when Marj was a young teen, leaving her with a longing that would last all her days. During the war effort she would volunteer to bring hot coffee and doughnuts to the servicemen passing through Omaha on the train. She... Full story
Mass of Christian Burial for Jessica Marie Linnan, 34, of Thermopolis will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan.27, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Thermopolis. Jessica passed away Jan. 19, 2017. She was born on July 27, 1982. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.... Full story
Karhla Rey (Pitsch) Sullivan went to be with her Heavenly Father, Saturday January 21st, 2017 at the young age of 57. She was lifted to Heaven peacefully, on angel's wings from her home in Worland, WY. On February 1st, 1959 in Hardin Montana, Andrew and Bonnie Pitsch were blessed with their second child, Karhla Rey. She had the most beautiful brown eyes, olive skin and joyful spirit. Karhla attended school in various locations including Montana, California and Wyoming. She graduated from... Full story
John J. Van Heule, Sr., 86 of Casper, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Shepherd of the Valley Care Center in Casper, Wyoming. He was born on March 21, 1930 to Emil and Vina (Snowdon) Van Heule in Chicago, IL. He met and married his wife, Loreen J. Thompson on May 12, 1951 in Evanston, IL. They resided in suburban Minneapolis, MN, Red Lodge, MT, Powell, Worland, Newcastle and retired in Casper, WY. John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed the history of the West. He worked as a Retail... Full story
Sara Carolyn Hilton Babbitt passed away peacefully January 21, 2017 with her family by her side. Sally was born July 15, 1927 to Katherine and Charles Hilton in Oakland, California, the younger of two children. She grew up mainly in the Bay Area of California with a few years in Montana and Mount Isa, Australia. After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in sociology she took a job at that University. It was during this time that she went with one of her friends... Full story
Thomas Anthony “Sully” Sullivan passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his residence in Thermopolis after a year of declining health. Born June 30, 1929 in Hartford, Connecticut, he was one of three children of Joseph and Marion (McAuliffe) Sullivan. Shortly after high school he served in the US Marines from October 1950 to May 1952. Following Sully’s discharge, he attended Tulsa University earning his degree in Petroleum Engineering. On May 26, 1956 he married Jeanne Lee Agnew in Tulsa, OK. Tom was hired by Skelly Oil and worked in the o... Full story
Wanda Frances George of Moose Jaw passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side January 12, 2017. She was almost 92. She is predeceased by her parents Clifford and Fannie Hite; husband Charles Lawrence (Larry) George; siblings, Donald Hite and Waunita Schuchman. Wanda will be sadly missed by her daughters Marie (Jerry) Beers, Nancy (John) Sittner, Carol (Bill) Luther; son David (Beth) George; fifteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family... Full story
Lori Lynn Lenz, 59 returned to her Heavenly Father on Jan 16th after losing a short battle with A.L.S. Her deep love of family and belief in God supported her and gave her peace. Lori was born to the late Mike and Yvonne (Deitchler) Smith on the Fourth of August 1957. She was raised and schooled in Thermopolis, WY with her three siblings. Lori met her future husband in the spring of 1974 and she and George were married October 12, 1974. There were blessed with two sons during their 42 years... Full story
Longtime Worland resident Dixie Dee (Dellos) Coggins, 70, passed away peacefully in her home on January 14, 2017. Dixie was born October 12, 1946 in Worland, Wyoming. She was the daughter of Jacob & Lena (Baker) Dellos. She grew up on the family ranch on the Gooseberry. She attended the one room Bain School House until sixth grade. She later graduated from Worland High School in 1964. Shortly after graduating she married Raymond Coggins on June 3rd. Her biggest joy in life was her children and... Full story
Donald William Gemmel, 87, of Greybull died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. He was born May 25, 192 9, in Delhi, New York. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. at the LDS Church, Greybull Ward, on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the family with the arrangements.... Full story
October 28, 1926 – January 10, 2017 Frank Howard Dempsey, 90, of Basin, died Jan. 10, 2017, at Billings Clinic Hospital, Billings, Montana. He was born Oct. 28, 1926. A remembrance message will be shared with the family of First Baptist Church on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the family with the arrangements.... Full story
Basin resident, Clayton Danny Ebright, born May 2, 1948 in Alma, Michigan, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home in Basin. A family service will be held at a later date. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the family with the arrangements.... Full story
Longtime resident, Eugene Reyburn "Gene" Smith, 98, passed away January 10, 2017 at his residence in Thermopolis. Born April 25, 1918 in Loveland, Colorado, he was one of eight children of Arthur Clyde and Julia (Heinricy) Smith. The family moved to Casper, WY where Gene graduated from Natrona County High School. He worked on his father's farm outside Worland, WY until joining the US Army in March, 1943, returning from WWII European Theatre as a Staff Sergeant, Jan, 1946. In September, 1946 he m... Full story
James Albert Day, 77 of Worland, Wyoming passed away January 10, 2017 at Billings Clinic from complications of COPD. Jim was born August 16, 1939, to William and Cora Day in Cut Bank, Montana. Oil was always part of his life. His dad worked for B&P and they lived on the lease in Cut Bank. He moved to Worland in 1957 his senior year and worked for Dale Weaver. In 1962 he married Carol Woodhams and they moved to California in 1963. While in California he worked with CPS, West States Petroleum,... Full story
Douglas Gene Marshall, 70, of Basin, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at his residence in Basin. He was born April 16, 1946. Per Doug’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the family with the arrangements.... Full story
Leoni (Schoelzel) Wilkinson, (82), of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on January 2, 2017 at the Coeur d'Alene hospital. She was born on April 15, 1934 in Mittel-Faulbrueck , West Germany, to Herbert Schoelzel and Helene Jelsch. She was one of six children (one son and five daughters). She married John Wilkinson on September 6, 1961, in Germany. They, then move to the United States. Their final home was in Post Falls, Idaho, to where they moved in 2001. She touched the hearts of many by her... Full story
Charlene Kay Weber, 76, of Meeteetse, passed away at West Park Hospital's Long Term Care Center on December 27, 2016. Charlene was the daughter of Frank and Annie Mae Tolman, born August 18, 1940 in Worland, WY in the back of a garage. Kay grew up in Tensleep, WY on the Tolman Sheep Company ranch where she loved every aspect of the ranch life. If you asked neighbors in the area they would say she was at home on the back of any horse. She spent her childhood taking care of bum lambs, milking... Full story
Nancy (Flack) Kraft entered the gates of Heaven surrounded by her family on January, 4, 2017 at age 72. She was born in Sheridan, WY on July 9, 1944 to Daniel and Edna Flack. The family relocated to Manderson, WY where she met her future husband, Allen Kraft. The couple was married on November 17, 1962. To this union, four children were born. Allen and Nancy farmed in the Worland and Manderson area for nearly 25 years. She then began employment with Sunshine Office Products; a job she loved, whe... Full story
Longtime Worland Farmer Harold Miller, 94, passed away peacefully in his home on January 4, 2017. Harold was born on May 9, 1922 in Basin, Wyoming. He was the son of Pete and Marie Katherine (Thry) Miller. He was raised on a farm north of Worland and spent all of his days as a Farmer. Even as a young boy he farmed along with his family. Harold met Grace Murdoch in Worland and they were married on February 5, 1956. They lived and raised their family of six children on the farm on West River... Full story
Stephen R. Olson, 72, passed away December 27, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Steve was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on January 2, 1944, to Byron and Martha Olson. Steve was the older of the first set of twins born in Wyoming that year. He grew up in Basin and, loving the community, chose to plant his roots and raise his family. Steve worked for Marathon Oil and Wyoming Gas Company prior to owning and operating Steve's Service Center in Basin. He loved serving his community and... Full story
Memorial service for Larry Schirado of Gillette will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Larry Schirado age 65, of Gillette died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wyoming Medical Center. Gillette Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.... Full story
Larry D. Swing age 74 of Bonners Ferry, ID passed away peacefully on Dec 15th in Kootenia, ID Services to be held later and will be announced. He was born on Jan 3, 1942, in Worland Wyoming to Glen and Betty (Barngrover) Swing. He grew up on the family farm with his sister Lois (Halsey), where they helped raise cattle and crops including sugar beets, barley, alfalfa & corn. His love for mechanics and fabricating began on the farm as well as during his time helping his uncle Harry in the oil fiel... Full story
Lifelong Worland area farmer Conrad Albert Lass passed into the presence of his Heavenly Father on December 26, 2016 at age 89. He was born at home on a farm north of Worland on August 29, 1927, to Conrad Sr. and Katherine (Lehman) Lass. Con attended school at Durkee and the old Emmett Building before graduating from Washakie County High School in 1945. While in high school he was an all-conference football player, was in FFA, and was in the school band. After graduating from high school, Con me...
October 5, 1931 – December 12, 2016 Worland, WY…….Arlene Blakesley, age 85, of Worland, Wyoming passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at Riverton Memorial Hospital in Riverton, Wyoming. Norma Arlene Blakesley was born October 5, 1931 in Hay Springs, Nebraska to Arthur Henry and Ethel Mae (Nicholson) Schildhauer. She moved to Greybull as a sophomore in high school where she graduated from Greybull High School. Arlene married Lee Blakesley on June 17, 1950 in Greybull, Wyoming. They moved to Worland in 1965. She worked as a waitress and worke...
Doris Irene Scott, 86, passed away Saturday, December 24, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Private family services will be held this summer, 2017 Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family....