Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 76 - 100 of 1948
Joan Propp, a lifelong resident of Worland, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at age 91. Born in Worland on Sept 29, 1932, she was the fifth of eleven children of George Joshua and Rose Aline (Bosch) Ribble. Joan grew up on the family farm north of Worland, working hard with her brothers Clinton and Franklin to keep the farm running after their father’s sudden death in 1947. She met Theodore Henry Propp when he moved to Worland after WWII to help his sister and brother-in-law, Harry and Leila Strauch, on their nearby farm. They m...
Dory Anne Cauffman, age 59, of Burlington, WY, passed away on June 9, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1964, in Worland, WY. Dory was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Dory was a passionate individual who found joy in her family, books, organization, and animals. Her love for horses was unparalleled, and despite facing challenges, she never wavered from her dream of riding. She shared a beautiful 37-year marriage with her husband and best friend, Ray Cauffman, and...
If you knew him you loved him and he loved you. Larry Hunter McGarvin passed away on June 9, 2024. He turned 89 on May 29. He is survived by four children Jeff (Kathy) of Durango, Lucinda of Phoenix, Melissa O'Melia (Bill) of Littleton, and Jillian Balow (John) of Cheyenne, his companion and late-in-life love, Marie Giniger, ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren, his brother (Lyle), and his sister (Jeanette). In heaven, he joins his wife of 62 years (Sue), his daughter (Lisa), his grandson...
Helen Hopkin Cockrell, age 81, passed away in Worland at home surrounded by her children after a long battle with pancreatic cancer on June 13, 2024. Helen was born on March 24, 1943, to Leo "Speck" and Ila May Hopkin. She was welcomed by her sisters Hazel (Wambeke) and Charlotte (Lewis), and brothers Neil and John. As a young girl, Helen loved being around the sheep sheds and riding horses. Her mother, Ila, became ill and was hospitalized long term when Helen was only 9 months old. In 1955,...
Chester Paul Ogaard Jr., 94, passed away at the Washakie Medical Center on June 16, 2024. Paul was born on June 19, 1929, in Cokato, Minnesota. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2024, at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Air Force and American Legion Post #44....
John Darby Palmer, 76, passed away on Jan. 8, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. John was born on June 26, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. Memorial services will be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11 a.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024....
Robert Fay Thorne, born on July 20, 1940, in Worland, Wyoming, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2024, at the Washakie Medical Center with his family by his side. He was the beloved son of Charles Franklin and Beauna Faye Thorne, joining his two older brothers Charles and Richard in a tight-knit family. As a young boy, his family relocated to Cheyenne, where he began his educational journey. Later, during his junior year of high school, they moved to Wheatland, where he graduated from Wheatland...
Larry Allen Fronk, 78 passed away at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana on June 4, 2024. He was born on June 28, 1945, in Fargo, North Dakota. No services are planned at this time....
Joan Christina (Ribble) Propp, 91 passed away at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on June 7, 2024. She was born in Worland on Sept. 29, 1932....
Harry Yoshio Ujifusa Jr., 92, passed away on Nov. 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. He was born to Harry Yuhei and Mary Toshiko (Nakano) Ujifusa on Dec. 25, 1930, in Worland. A memorial service will be 10 a.m., June 18, 2024, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church....
Alice Lisetta Beckley, 90 passed away on Jan. 14, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Gebo, to Charles Bernard and Wilhemina Lisetta (Tigress) Schweighart on May 19, 1933. A memorial service will be at the United Methodist Church in Ten Sleep, Wyoming on June 29, 2024 at 3 p.m....
Shirley Jean Runge, a lifelong resident of Worland, Wyoming, was reunited with her loving family and Lord in Heaven on Friday, January 5, 2024. She passed away peacefully at the grand old age of 93 with her daughter, Kristin, by her side and surrounded by the love of family that were unable to be present during her final hours. Shirley had resided at BeeHive Homes in Helena, Montana, since June 2023. Although her mind began to falter toward the later years of her life, her wonderful sense of...
Ralph Eugene Wortham, 91, passed away on June 1, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on April 24, 1933, in Worland, Wyoming, to Albert and Goldie (McGarvin) Wortham. Growing up on his parents' dairy farm south of town, he learned the values of hard work, integrity, and a deep-seated love for Worland, Wyoming. While attending Worland Senior High School, Ralph met Maxine Gilmore, the love of his life. Both Ralph and Maxine graduated with the class of 1951. One year...
Robert Fay Thorne, 83, passed away on June 2, 2024, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland, Wyoming. He was born on July 20, 1940, in Worland, Wyoming. Services will be 3 p.m., Friday June 28, 2024, at the United Methodist Church. A full obituary will follow....
Terrell Vernon Skrettingland passed peacefully on May 24, 2024 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, Wyoming. Terry was born in Worland on November 29, 1951 to Kyle Aadne and Freda Mae (Cheeney) Skrettingland. He attended elementary through 7th grade in Worland. In 1966 he moved with his family to Cheyenne graduating from Cheyenne Central in 1971. He was married to Lisa Brandt Grear and later divorced. They had a son, Justin Kyle. Then he married Julie. They were the...
With sad hearts we share the news of the passing of Mrs. Betty Ann Rickman in Casper, Wyoming on May 4, 2024. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and teacher who was an avid birdwatcher, gardener, and arrowhead collector. Betty Ann Aagard was born on September 15, 1929, in Greybull, Wyoming and grew up in nearby Burlington. Betty married Floyd Thomas Rickman on March 8, 1948, and later graduated from the University of Wyoming with her teaching degree. For most of her 30 year teaching career she...
Theodore “Ted” William Kulze passed away on May 25, 2024, at his home in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. Ted was born on Sept. 16, 1948, in Queens, New York. Memorial services will be held in Ten Sleep at a later date....
Betty Jean (Mitchell) Brown passed away on May 24, 2024, at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. Betty was born June 24, 1938 in Berwyn, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery....
Nancy Lee (Sherwood) Drafton passed away on May 22, 2024, at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Nancy was born on Dec. 30, 1936, in Allen County, Kansas. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Ten Sleep Cemetery in Ten Sleep, Wyoming....
A Celebration of Life for Richard and Helen Schoeler has been set for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, at Zion Church in Worland. Richard was born on Oct. 17, 1926, and passed away Dec. 5, 2023. Helen was born on April 2, 1929, and passed away Oct. 19, 2022....
Lori Dee (Baumhardt) Light passed away at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on May 9, 2024. Lori was born July 6, 1954 in Great Falls, Montana. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 24 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Dining Room....
Surrounded by his family, Alva "Joe" Doak, 74, passed away from Liver Cancer, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. Joe was born April 25th, 1949 in Thermopolis, Wyoming to Betty Earl and adopted by Alva W. and Lillian Doak. He attended school in Thermopolis until 1964 when his family moved to Ten Sleep, WY where he graduated with the Class of 1967. After college at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD, Joe returned to Thermopolis and purchased the Sideb...
Wanda Sue Shipley, age 74, of Worland, Wyoming passed away on May 2nd, 2024 after a long battle with cardiovascular disease. Wanda was born on February 5, 1950, to Alex and Viola Thiel at their home located at 809 Grace in Worland, Wyoming. Some of Wanda's favorite memories centered around the storybook childhood she shared with the neighborhood children and their many adventures growing up in a small town. In high school, Wanda worked as a carhop at the A&W drive-in and next at Ma Bell before...
Susan Blom, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, unexpectedly passed away with loved ones at her side on May 2, 2024 at the age of 66 due to complications from emergency surgeries to repair an aortic aneurysm. Susan's life was a testament to her selflessness and dedication. She devoted herself to providing a safe and loving home for countless animals, a role that truly defined her. Her kindness and compassion extended not only to her friends and family but also to the animals she c...
Rancher Landis Webber, 92, died April 17, 2024, at Thermopolis Hot Springs Health. A Mass of Resurrection was held April 30 at St. Francis Church in Thermopolis....