Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 536 - 560 of 1948
Evelyn "Lynn" Krei passed away January 28th, 2022, in the loving presence of her children, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody Wyoming, following seven years of exceptional care at Willow Creek Facility in Worland. Evelyn Edwards was born December 15, 1926 in Amagansett, Long Island, N.Y. to John and Elizabeth Edwards, the youngest of their 5 children. The family moved to Miami, Florida in the early 1930's where they lived during the Depression. Evelyn graduated from Miami Beach Senior High... Full story
Gordon Kent Maxwell, born in Worland, Wyoming December 1, 1943, the son of John W. Maxwell, Sr. and Agnes Halbert Maxwell, died January 25, 2022. Gordon was 78 at the time of his death. Gordon was the youngest of three children, raised in Worland, WY by his loving parents. He loved the mountains, the Maxwell cabin and couldn't wait to introduce his new bride to the Big Horns. Growing up fishing and hunting gave him great joy. During the summer months surrounded by the trees and the creek... Full story
Peggy Ann Tolman was born in Harford, CT, on March 31, 1945 to Margaret (Peggy) Quinn Tolman and Myron Dean Tolman, a navigator in the Army Aircorp mapping Africa during WWII. After the war, Dean was finally able to meet his six-month-old daughter and the young family returned home to Wyoming and the Tolman Sheep ranch. Through her childhood in Washakie County, Peggy developed her sustaining love for the mountains and its wildlife and livestock. Her first mourning was over the bodies of beloved... Full story
Roy Allan Schneider, 81, passed away peacefully at his residence in Worland on January 25, 2022. Roy was born on August 20, 1940, in Worland, Wyoming. He was the oldest of three children born to George Adam and Freida (Batt) Schneider. He welcomed home two sisters, Gayleen and Bonnie. The family had a farm on South Flat Road, where Roy enjoyed his childhood. During his high school years, he was a bus driver for Washakie County School District. Following graduation from Worland High School in... Full story
Marilyn Mae (Truitt) Husman, the middle of five children of Fern Agnes (Ekis) and Corwin William Truitt, was born on April 13, 1934 in Sheridan, Wyoming. After graduating from Sheridan High School in 1953, she met Edward Lee Husman. On June 6, 1954, Marilyn and Ed were joined in matrimony in Sheridan, Wyoming. While raising their children, Marilyn held the titles of: Army wife, baseball, cheer and gymnastics mom as well as 4H and Job’s Daughters leader. She worked for many years as an office manager and in childcare before she and her h... Full story
Thomas A. Cooper, age 82, of Lodgepole, NE passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 10, 2022 in Sidney. Per his wishes, cremation has been held and there will be no public service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the family to be designated to a future nursing scholarship. You may view Thomas's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of... Full story
September 1, 1942-January 8, 2022 (age 79) Carolyn Jane Nelson, 79 was born September 1, 1942, in Worland, Wyoming and passed away January 8, 2022, surrounded by her family in her home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Carol graduated from Ten Sleep High School, Ten Sleep Wyoming. On February 27, 1964, she married Alvin Nelson. Carol and Alvin Nelson resided in the Big Horn Basin where they farmed and raised their family. Carol loved learning. She began her college degree by taking night classes and then we... Full story
Patricia Baston Schuyler, 89, of Tucson, Arizona, passed peacefully during the early morning hours of December 31, 2021. She was born March 17, 1932 in Worland, Wyoming to Charles and Zee Baston and was the youngest of six children. She is survived by Daughter Stephanie Hanson and son Steven Schuyler (Valerie). Five grandchildren Melissa (Denny), Allison (Craig), Christopher (Avery), Geoffrey and Michelle, and two great grandchildren Zoey and Kellan. A celebration luncheon of remembrance will be held in Tucson, Arizona at a later... Full story
Merle Duane Pitz, 89, passed away on January 9, 2022. He was born in Edmonds County, South Dakota to John and Mary Hansen Pitz on August 11, 1932. Merle attended grade school in Edmonds County and high school in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Merle married Doris Moulton in 1952 and joined the Navy in March of that same year; serving until 1956. Merle worked as a welder for Craven Welding in Aberdeen from 1956 to 1958. He moved to a ranch in Forbes, North Dakota in 1958 and lived there for 17 years.... Full story
Margie Evy Fisher, age 94, of Worland, Wyoming passed away on January 4, 2022 in Durango, Colorado. Margie was born in Baird, Texas to Preston and Beulah Moore on December 9, 1927. She was raised on a farm near Baird. She graduated from Oplin Texas High School in 1944. She married Lewis D. Fisher on September 2, 1945 in Abilene, Texas where they lived until 1950. They lived in Ballinger, Texas and various places including Lander, Wyoming and Cortez, Colorado before settling in Worland, Wyoming... Full story
Bicknell, Utah – Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Mary Jean "Jeannie" Chidester Griffin Dalton, died January 5, 2022, in Centerfield, Utah at the age of 89. She was born November 29, 1932, in Bicknell, Utah - 2 minutes before her twin brother John, the 6th of 7 children born to James Parker and Eliza Lucinda "Cindy" Smith Chidester. She attended Wayne High School, where she was proud to have been voted head cheerleader. Jeannie married Alvin Griffin of E... Full story
Daniel Weber, 72, of Worland, Wyoming passed away December 30, 2021. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 10 at the Veile Mortuary Colonial Chapel at 10:30am.... Full story
Margie Fisher, 94, passed away in Durango, CO January 4, 2022. A viewing will be held at the Veile Mortuary Colonial Chapel, 301 S. 8th Street, from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, January 12.... Full story
Frances Marlene Reust, 82, passed away at home surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Frances was born to Ralph Eleston and Pansy Florine (Davidson) Williams in Peru, Indiana on March 29, 1939. She was the second born of 4 children. In her youth, Frances loved to read, spend time with her siblings, work in the garage with her dad and going hunting and fishing. Growing up, Frances was a natural born caretaker. She enjoyed working in... Full story
Michael Dan Loveless, 67, passed away in his home on Dec. 24, 2021. He was born in Provo, Utah, on Nov. 15, 1954. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held in Orem, Utah next spring.... Full story
Kirt Dee Cozzens was born March 25th, 1962, in Provo, Utah. He was the oldest son born to R. Dee Cozzens, Jr., and Julaine Johnson Cozzens. The family soon moved to Billings, Montana, where they would welcome Kirt's brothers, Chris, Todd, and Tyler into the family. From Billings, the family moved to Lovell where these four little boys would soon become big bothers to their little sister, Tiffany. The family lived in the Lovell, Cody and Powell, Wyoming area for several years. Kirt received his... Full story
Marjorie Alice Greet, 85, passed away on December 17, 2021 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. Marjorie was born on September 20, 1936 in Seattle, Washington to Willis Emmett and Naomi (Carpenter) Gillett. She graduated from Torrington High School in 1954. She married Henry Kumpe in Hudson, Wyoming in 1955. To this union, four children were born, Henry, William, Naomi "Mae" and Bonnie "Sue" The couple moved to Worland in 1961. She cooked at the Washakie Memorial Hospital for a number... Full story
Our Loving Lord called Dorothy Lou Greco home on December 23, 2021. She passed peacefully at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana at the age of 80. Dorothy was born on February 28, 1941, in Havelock, North Dakota to Henry and Emma (Buchholz) Lutz. She attended schools in North Dakota and Montana. Dorothy met her husband Joseph A. Greco Sr. in Great Falls, Montana. The couple was married on November 29, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in various states throughout their marriage,... Full story
A celebration of life for Richard Metz, 75 year old Buffalo resident who passed away peacefully Monday morning, will be held January 7th at 2:00 p.m. in Cody, Wyoming at the Riverside Cemetery Committal Shelter. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation in care of the Harness Funeral Home at 351 N. Adams in Buffalo. Online condolences may be made at www.harnessfuneralhome.com... Full story
Christine K. Strauch passed away on December 19, 2021. She was born in Worland on March 3, 1963 to Harry and Leila (Propp) Strauch. She attended school in Worland. Chris held several Manager and Assistant Manager positions at different eating establishments. Her current job was at the One Stop in Worland where she enjoyed visiting with the many people that passed through along with those that made daily stops. Chris had one son, Derral Lynch. He currently lives in Manhattan Montana. Chris... Full story
Jackie Darlene Fogelberg, 92, passed away peacefully at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on December 19, 2021. Jackie was born on December 07, 1929, in Hardin, Montana to Leonard Thomas and Leone (Robinett) Washburn. She was the third of eight children. She was raised in the Ballantine – Worden area until she was 14. She then became involved in the war effort doing various jobs throughout the country. At a young age, Jackie became employed with International Readers League. T... Full story
Neva Beth Cole, 89, passed away December 18, 2021. Neva was born in Jamesport, Missouri to Harry and Marilis (Macy) Wheeler on February 7, 1932. She was the youngest of two children. Neva graduated from Jamesport Missouri High School in 1949, obtained a Bachelor of ¬¬¬Education at Jefferson Missouri College and a Master’s degree in guidance counseling at University of Wyoming. She met Edgar Pennington and they were married in June or 1956 with Neva gaining a stepdaughter, Kathy. Three more chil... Full story
Sheri went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on October 27, 2021 with her children by her side. She was born on May 17, 1961 in Billings, Montana to Helen and Roy W. Phillips. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. She attended school, grades 1-11 in Worland, getting her GED in Spokane, WA in 1979. She married Dana Knight, later divorcing. Through that union, she was blessed with her son, Tim. He was her pride and joy. She later married Carl Jones. Through thei... Full story
Donald Hoffman, 89, formerly of Worland, Wyoming, passed away December 8, 2021, in Sun City, Arizona. Don was born on March 13, 1932, to Casper and Martha Hoffman in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He was raised in Greeley, Colorado, and later moved to Worland. In 1951, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He discharged from the Navy in 1955 and returned to Worland. In 1957, he married Mary Mazet. They later divorced. He married again in 1980 to Pauline (Conrad) Swartzendruber. Following his service in the Navy, Don was employed by... Full story
Obituary Maria Alma Alcaraz April 12, 1951- December 20, 2021 Maria Alma Alcaraz, 70, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming after a short battle with Covid-19. Maria was born in Houston, Texas on April 12, 1951 to Silverio and Gloria (Herrera) Mendoza. Maria was a giving, passionate, strong-willed woman and definitely not short from being stubborn. If anyone knew Maria, they knew her love for friends, family, food, and people in general. Her gr... Full story