Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 926 - 950 of 1958
Elias S. Molina, age 81, peacefully passed away in his home on June 29, 2020. Eli was born on November 4, 1938 in Odem, Texas to Baldomero and Alberta (Soto) Molina. His family moved to Basin, Wyoming in 1949 where he attended school. He moved to Worland in his teenage years where he resided for the duration of his life. Eli had a variety of trades including painter, Phillips 66 manager, Salt Creek Freightways driver, and his final job as head of the water department for the City of Worland. Aft... Full story
Kathleen Yvonne (Schmeltzer) Gibbons passed away on June 26, 2020 with her son by her side at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Kathleen was born on May 13, 1929 to Mary Della and John Edward Schmeltzer, in Bowman, North Dakota, the youngest of four children. Her father was a restless sort – moving often to either be a barber or a farmer – neither job being very lucrative, resulting in frequent moves from one town to another in South Dakota. In high school, her family moved to Gillette, Wyomin... Full story
Shirley I. Hensman, 90 passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 15, 1929 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Fred and Sula (Rinker) Meyer and sister of Sharlet (Burkey). Shirley grew up on a farm in Red Cloud, Nebraska and graduated from Red Cloud High School, class of 1946 as the class President. After graduation, she attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and graduated in 1950 with an education degree in music and... Full story
Shirlee Anne Crofutt, 88, passed away June 19, 2020 at Worland Health Care Center in Worland, WY following a period of declining health. Born October 16, 1931 in Gordon, NE, she was the daughter of Faye (Nern) Thompson and George "Powder River" Thompson. The family resided on the Kitchen Ranch in northern Niobrara County, and Shirlee attended grade school at country schools near the Ranch and in Douglas, WY. She then lived with family in Gordon, NE where she attended Gordon High School,... Full story
Wallace Hoskins was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2020. Wally was born on March 29, 1940 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Lyle and Mary (Wallace) Hoskins. In 1948, the family which included four sisters and one brother, moved to Casper, WY where he attended Saint Anthony's Catholic School, Natrona County High School, and Casper College. He chose to serve his country from 1961-1972 in the United States Air Force. It was while stationed at McClellan Air Force base in California he... Full story
Memorial services for Lena May DiFelici, 81, will be held Saturday, June 27, noon to 2 p.m. at the Community Church Community Hall in Thermopolis. Ms. DiFelici passed away June 17, 2020, at her residence in Thermopolis.... Full story
Madelon Fern Wetherbee, 90, longtime Worland resident passed away June 16, 2020 at the Worland Healthcare Center. Graveside service will be held July 13, 2020, 11 a.m. at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Full obituary to come.... Full story
Ivah B. Hart, 80, passed away June 11, 2020, at her residence in Thermopolis. Memorial services will be Monday, June 22, 10 AM at Mortimore Funeral Home.... Full story
Memorial services for Emily E. Aden, 91, will be held Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Mrs. Aden passed away June 13 at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness.... Full story
Jared T. Dumas, 30, passed away June 13 in Thermopolis. A Celebration of his life will be Saturday, June 20, at the boat dock in Hot Springs County State Park.... Full story
Don Harold Babbitt Jr., a life-time Worland resident, passed away peacefully March 10, 2020. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27, at Riverview Memorial Gardens. Don was born Aug. 6, 1927.... Full story
Shirley Iretta (Meyer) Hensman, 90-year-old Worland resident passed away on June 15, 2020 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Shirley was born on October 15, 1929, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Worland.... Full story
Marvin Lee Mead, 89-year-old Worland resident, passed away June 8, 2020, at his home. Marvin was born on April 11, 1931, in Ft. Collins, Colorado to Levi M. and Kathryn C. (Lingelbach) Mead. When he was two years old, his parents purchased a farm at Pease Bottom, Montana, where he and his parents moved. The family later moved to a farm three miles outside of Hysham, Montana, where Marv helped on the family farm when not attending school in Hysham. After Marv graduated in 1949 from Hysham High... Full story
Waltraud "Trudy" Margaret Reitzig Swiger, 83-year-old former Worland resident, went to be with her loving husband on May 25, 2020. Trudy was born in Julinsburg, Germany on June 12, 1936 to Erich and Martha Jakal Retzig. She was the 3rd of 5 children. She married Warren Swiger on October 12, 1962 in Straubing, Germany. To this union was born one daughter, Silvia. The family moved to Worland Wyoming in 1967 where she worked several different jobs including the Worland Cafe, Washakie Hotel, Pepsi,... Full story
Javier Hernandez-Mendoza, 47, passed away in a vehicle accident on June 17, 2020. He was born on June 13, 1973 in Zimbanguaro, Michoacán, Mexico. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.... Full story
Judith Mae Goton, 79, passed away on June 17, 2020 at South Big Horn Hospital in Basin. Judi was born on February 24, 1941, in upstate New York. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Whaley Cemetery in Shell.... Full story
Steven D. Schafer, 80, of Cody, WY died Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Spirit Mountain Hospice Home in Cody. He was born June 28, 1939 in Corning, Iowa to Delmont G. and Vesta Ruth (Homan) Schafer. After high school, Steve served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1960. He was proud and thankful to have been able to serve his country. After college he went on to have a successful career in the banking industry. On Sept. 6, 1964, he married Nedra J. Swanson in Red Oak, Iowa. Steve's primary focus in his... Full story
Steven Harry Davis, 68, passed away on June 5, 2020 at his home in Worland. Steve was born and raised in Worland, WY to Harry and Esther (Buxman) Davis. He was born premature and fighting for his life, but nothing from this point on would manage to slow him down. Our beloved and spirited Dad was always eager to learn new things and was as smart as they come. We remember many tales of him riding bikes with his sister through town, including a time where he landed in a ditch and ended up with a pi... Full story
Pauline Francisco passed away peacefully at her home in Mabank, TX on May 29th, 2020. Polly was born August 11, 1928 to Roy and Mildred (Williams) Luttes in Billings, MT. She was the Youngest of 4 children. She grew up on a small ranch in Ballantine Montana. Then her parents sold the ranch in Montana and moved the family to San Benito, TX. She graduated from San Benito High School In 1946 than 2 years later she attended Durham Business School in Harlingen, TX. After finishing business school... Full story
Marilyn Frances Kohler, 72, died unexpectedly on May 29, 2020 at her home in Worland, Wyoming. She was born on January 16, 1948 to Mary Nikolai Jaecks and Norman Emil Jaecks in Wausau, WI. She graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1966 and went on to study Arts and Textiles at UW-Stout in Menomonie WI. On August 31, 1968 she married John Kohler in Rice Lake, WI . After 20+ years, they divorced yet continued to celebrate holidays together as a family and enjoy their grandchildren as the family... Full story
Marvin Lee Mead, 89-year-old Worland resident, passed away June 8, 2020 at his home. Marvin was born on April 11, 1931 in Fort Collins, Colorado. As per his wishes, there will be no formal services at this time. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.... Full story
Katherine E. (Lewis) Brewster, 90-year-old Ten Sleep resident, passed away February 7, 2020 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Katherine was born on November 6, 1929 in Harrison, Nebraska. A graveside memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Ten Sleep Cemetery.... Full story
Betty Norine Kertson, 92, passed away May 28, 2020 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be Monday, June 8, 11 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery.... Full story
Emmett Merle “Bud” Faith, 77, passed away May 29, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Memorial services are pending.... Full story
Lori Lee Coy, 64, passed away May 29, 2020, at Hot springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Memorial services are pending.... Full story