Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 756 - 780 of 1948
Longtime Ten Sleep resident, Gene C. Anderson, 93, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Billings Clinic from complications related to a recent surgery he had undergone to repair a broken hip. Gene was born in Ten Sleep on November 6, 1927, the second child to Rouse and Zula (Arnold) Anderson. He went to school in Ten Sleep, graduating in 1945. After high school, he graduated from Northwest College in Powell in 1949, then returned to the family ranch before joining the U.S. Army in 1951. Durin... Full story
Dennis Lee Soller, 70-year-old life-long Worland resident passed away on February 19, 2021 at the Billings Clinic. Dennis was born on April 26, 1950, the oldest of three children born to James Arthur and Eileen Mildred (Meisner) Soller. He was born and raised in Worland, graduating from WHS in 1968. He attended a year of college, but his desire was to stay in Worland. He returned to work heavy equipment in road construction. He did a short stint as a truck driver, but returned to the job he enjo... Full story
Penny Carr was born in Olympia, Washington on October 7, 1946 to Alice and Alfred Haffner. She was child number five of the seven children born to the Haffner family. Her family moved around eventually returning to Wyoming where she lived during her growing up years. After finishing high school, she and Chuck Argento married and had two children, Connie and Dale. After a brief marriage, Penny and the children moved to Montana where Penny attended business school. Later, she and her children... Full story
Richard Dean Shoults II, lovingly known as "Rich," passed away on February 19, 2021 at the age of 54 at the Washakie Medical Center after an illness of four months. Born August 5, 1966 in La Jolla, California, he was the son of Raymond Eugene and Angela Rose (Cochoit) Shoults. He graduated from Hanna-Elk Mountain High School in 1984 and attended the University of Wyoming. His love for baseball started as a child playing Little League and continued through the years in a Senior Softball League... Full story
Margaret Jean Doby, also known as Kc Merz, passed away peacefully at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona on February 12 following a stroke and series of seizures. Kc was born to John and Billie Merz on September 13, 1954 at the Washakie Memorial Hospital in Worland, Wyoming. She was the first of four girls who spent quite a bit of their growing up years in their father's Merz Bakery. Margaret graduated from Worland Senior High School in 1972 and continued her education at the Universi... Full story
Long time Worland resident, Mert Swing, passed away of natural causes Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Worland, Wyoming. She was 93. Mert lived the last 7 years under the watchful care of grandson Nathan, Bobbi and Taylor while being wildly entertained by Addi. Her remaining two months were spent in her daughter, Kim's home. Geneva Muriel Jones was born in Huffstuttle Community, Throckmorton County, Texas on August 7, 1927 to Oswald 'Roy' and Lillie Mae (Funderburk) Jones, eighth child of 10 girl... Full story
Fort Walton Beach Florida - Delaine Smith, 71, passed away in the arms of her children on 6 Feb 2021 from complications of Crohn's Disease. She was born on 25 Mar 1949 in Twin Falls, ID. She grew up as the second oldest of five girls in Twin Falls. Shortly after graduating Twin Falls Senior High in 1967, she met Stan Abell at Redfish Lake, ID while they were both working summer jobs. They were married on 7 Jun 1969 and soon moved to Worland, WY where they started a family. After their divorce,... Full story
Betty Lou King was born Aug. 9, 1949 to Jake and Della Kraft in Worland, WY. She passed away peacefully Feb. 3, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She was 71. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Duane King, brother, Charles Kraft and son, Fred Whaley. She is survived by her daughter Tesa Seafoss (Rob Duval) of Greybull, Brother, David (Carol) Kraft of Cody, Wyoming, grandson's , Matthew Whaley of New Mexico and Tyler Searfoss of Greybull, along with 3 nephews, 1 niece and... Full story
Frank Thomas Albert, 76 of Troy, Tennessee, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home after battling cancer for last 2-3 years. Mr. Albert was born May 9, 1944 in Worland, WY. He was the son of Raymond Edward and Lillian Josie (Stewart) Albert. Upon graduation from high school, because of his family upbringing and jobs, he learned the value of hard work and responsibilities which guided him throughout his life. His first job was working on a large cattle ranch. He served in the United States... Full story
Donald “Don” G. Deitchler, 82, passed away January 28, 2021 at his home in Thermopolis. Graveside services will be held in the late spring.... Full story
A memorial potluck service for Lewis Edward Winiecki will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Eagles Lodge in Worland. Lewis was born Nov. 7, 1983 and passed away Jan. 20, 2021.... Full story
Funeral services for Margaret Kay Keith, infant daughter of Casey and Haley Keith of Casper, who passed away on January 20th at the Wyoming Medical Center, were held Saturday January 30th at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 1240 S. Missouri in Casper, Wyoming with Pastors Jon Olson and Jared Korb officiating. Private family interment will be in Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyoming with Pastor Olson officiating. Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or the charity of choice in care of the Harness Funeral H... Full story
Kathleen Coila Bower (Roberts), who was affectionately known as "Katie," passed peacefully at her daughter's home in Texas on January 20, 2021, at the age of 95. She was the picture of kindness and a most wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law and friend. Katie was born in Van Tassell, Wyoming on October 19, 1925 in the O'Connor house. She was raised in the Lusk area with her parents, James and Leona Roberts (Calhou... Full story
Peggy Eileen Wessel, 82, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus January 25th,2021 at Worland Healthcare & Rehab Center after a long and courageous battle with breast and ovarian cancer. Peggy was born August 14th, 1938 at the Greybull hospital to Ralph Elmer and Sylvia May Garbutt Reed. She joined her sister Alice and brother Donald. Later, sisters Linda and Nancy added to the family. They farmed in northern WY. She worked hard in the fields. A favorite pet was her desensitized skunk. After... Full story
Virgie Mae Ray was born on October 8, 1935 to Lester and Esther Ray in Norton, Kansas and passed away January 24, 2021 in Belton, Texas. Virgie attended school in Smith Center, Kansas and worked at her mother's cafe, The Hamburger Inn. It was at the Hamburger Inn that she served a piece of pie to a gentleman that would become the love of her life. She married that gentleman, James A. Logan on March 2, 1952. Together they had two children, Steven J. Logan and Connie M. Logan. The Logan family... Full story
Lewis Edward Winiecki, 37, passed away in his home on January 20, 2021. Lewis was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 8, 1983 to Edward Loren and Terri Ann (Kasavich) Winiecki. An informal gathering to celebrate his life was held Monday at Goose’s Liquor.... Full story
Graveside services for Nellie Arnett Corley, 92, will be Saturday, January 30, 10 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis. Mrs. Corley died Monday, January 25, 2021, at her residence in Hot Springs County.... Full story
Linda Bertsch, 70, of Florence, Arizona passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Darlene Keller, son Louis Read Newell, she is survived by her husband Jim Bertsch of Florence, children, Raylene Starck of MT., Jamie Romo and her husband Chris Romo of WY, stepson Danny Bertsch of WY., and her brother Ron, his wife Britt Keller of WY. Also survived by grandchildren Jake and Lindon Starck. Mrs. Bertsch enjoyed bowling, playing golf and was an avid card... Full story
David was born in Worland, Wyoming October 18, 1939, a first generation American he was 81 years old at his passing on January 13, 2021. He passed away in Hurst,Texas. He was one of 21 children born to Apolonia Pimentel and his father was Antonio C. Pimentel. David was a graduate of Worland High School where he lettered in football all three years and excelled in his academics. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Magic Valley Christian College, going on to receive his... Full story
Peggy Eileen Wessel passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus January 25th, 2021 at Worland Healthcare & Rehab. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00am, Friday January 29th at Zion Evangelical Church in Worland, Wyoming. A full obituary has been posted at www.veilemortuary.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Veile Mortuary.... Full story
Funeral services for Margaret Kay Keith, infant daughter of Casey and Haley Keith of Casper, who passed away on January 20th at the Wyoming Medical Center, will be held Saturday January 30th at 1:00 p.m. from the Trinity Lutheran Church at 1240 S. Missouri in Casper, Wyoming with Pastors Jon Olson and Jared Korb officiating. Private family interment will be in Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyoming with Pastor Olson officiating. Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or the charity of choice in care of the Ha... Full story
On January 17, 2021, Leah Cannella, daughter of Len and Pat Cannella, left this earth to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Leah passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister and mother. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held later this year. Memorial donations may be made to the Worland Youth Learning Center and sent to PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.... Full story
Michael Lee Patrick passed away at his home on January 12, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Mike passed away with complications from Congestive Heart Failure and NOT from the Covid-19 virus. It was such a blessing from God to be taken peacefully, and he is able to rest. Mike was born on Christmas Eve in 1951 in Worland, Wyoming to Sherman Delmar Patrick and Mary Alice Young. He graduated from Worland High School in 1970. He had many jobs throughout his life from driving school bus in his... Full story
George Ujifusa, 97-year-old lifelong resident of Worland, passed away on January 5, 2021 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. George was born on December 26, 1923 in Worland, the third of seven children born to Manpei 'Mike' and Toyono (Inui) Ujifusa. He grew up on the family farm, only leaving long enough to receive his education. He was a member of the Class of 1941. Following graduation, he dedicated himself to the farm, he and his brother Warren were nearly inseparable... Full story
Maude Colleen Rhodes, 79, of Thermopolis, WY passed away on January 9, 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ. Colleen was born December 3, 1941 to Clifford and Edna (Ready) Dockery. She was the 4th of 5 children and grew up on Owl Creek, near Thermopolis. She attended Hot Springs County schools and met future husband Frank J. Rhodes in high school. Colleen and Frank were married August 30, 1959 and moved to Frank's family ranch on Cottonwood near Hamilton Dome. Colleen enjoyed the ranch life at the Putney... Full story