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Cynthia Marie Garbin was born September 29, 1953, and departed February 22, 2025. She was a nurse for over 30 years, she had a calling to help others. Cynthia retired in Nov, 2002. She and her husband Paul moved to Thermopolis in April, 2005. She became active in different aspects of the community. She was a strong supporter of the First and Second Amendments (free speech, freedom of religion and the right to self defense). She believed in Liberty. She was active in the Hot Springs County...
Ellen Maurine Creath Mortimore entered this life May 12, 1935, in Cantril, Iowa, the youngest daughter of Chauncy L. and Bessie (McLeland) Creath. Her siblings said she sang almost before she talked. She was raised and educated in Southeastern Iowa, and attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, where she met her future husband, Clark Mortimore. The first time she met Clark, he said to her, "Did they not tell you when I enter the room you are to stand and salute?" Which she promptly did. On... Full story
Kathy Hobart died peacefully on February 20, in Thermopolis, Wyo., after a period of declining health. Kathy was born on March 7, 1956, in Rapid City, S.D., to John D. (Don) and Margaret Hobart. She was joyfully welcomed by them and by her eight older brothers and sisters. She spent her early years educated at schools for children with special needs in Rapid City, and religious education in the Cathedral parish there. When the family moved to Deerfield, west of Hill City, Kathy moved to the... Full story
Darrel Michael Lahoe "Mike" passed away on February 13, 2025, at his home in Pinedale, Wyo. Mike was born in Ogden, Utah, to Elsie Murphy and Joseph Lahoe on November 6, 1955. He spent many years of his life traveling from place to place. However, Wyoming is where his heart was and where he finally decided to plant some roots and call it home. Mike spent the last 14 years of his life working at the Wapika Ranch, the job that he loved. Mike loved his kids and grandkids above all else. He... Full story
Tonyia Humble-Plewinski passed away unexpectedly February 7, 2025. Tonyia was born in Long Beach, Calif., on January 22,1964, to Shirley Nitcy & Richard Humble. Tonyia spent most of her childhood in Long Beach, Calif. Tonyia and her mother Shirley moved to Big Timber, Mont., to reside with Shirley's parents, Ira and Ollie Adams when she was a young teen. Tonyia spent most of her time with friends outdoors fishing and rockhounding. Tonyia also had a strong love for animals. As a young adult... Full story
Robert "Bob" Stanley Plewinski passed away January 14, 2025. Bob was born in Buffalo, N.Y,, on March 30, 1947, to Alex Plewinski and Elizabeth Grobelski. Bob joined the Marines in 1968 and served from 1968-1970 during Vietnam where he earned the rank of Lance Corporal. Upon returning home, he was an electrician at Republic Steel in Buffalo, N.Y. He moved to Maryland where he worked for PA Portner remodeling houses, he truly was a jack of all trades. Bob had a love for music and carpentry that se... Full story
Franklin Delano Cole, 88 of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away at home peacefully on February 13, 2025. He was born November 25,1936, in Thermopolis to Benjamin H (Happy) Cole and Ida A Nelson. The family moved to Santa Rosa, Calif., where he graduated high school. His enthusiasm for aviation led him to enlist in the Air Force from 1956 to1960, and with the help of the GI Bill he earned his private pilot license after an Honorable Discharge. He met Donna G Brizendine in Santa Rosa and they married... Full story
Joseph Russo, 73, of Thermopolis, Wyo., died Wednesday, February 12, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born in Wilson, Pa., he was a member of St. Francis Church and the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are daughter, Amy Jay Nowak and husband, Christopher; granddaughter, Francesca, of Harrisburg, Pa.; son, John Ringo Russo, of Houston, Texas; nephew, Robert Leroy Christman II, of Stroudsburg, Pa.; wife, Jan, of Thermopolis, Wyo., and her sons, William Johnson and wife, Shay, their... Full story
William Edward Bolton was born on April 7, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., to William B. Bolton and Barbara (Harmon) Bolton. At a very young age, he worked to support his mother and sister, first with a paper route and then, at age 14, as a pin setter at a bowling center. Following his father's death, he and his sister were sent to rural Missouri to live with their Uncle Phillip and Aunt Thelma while his mother worked in a defense factory. He attended a one-room schoolhouse (he really did walk a mile ea... Full story
Helen Patrice Milek, born to Glen and Jean Eisele (née Cook) on August 9, 1958, in Buffalo, Wyo., passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at her home in Lander, Wyo., surrounded by her loving family. She was 66 years old. Helen grew up in Buffalo, completing her education in the Johnson County School District, where she formed many lifelong friendships. After graduating from Buffalo High School in 1976, she attended Casper College, earning an associate degree in business in 1978. Helen's... Full story
Matthew Lloyd Funk, 62, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on January 16, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1963, to Merle Marvin and Darlene Mae (DeSotel) Funk in Allamakee, Iowa. At the age of 15, Matt moved to the Wyoming State Training School in Lander, Wyo., where he graduated at 21. Although Matt faced the challenges of special needs, he was an inspiration to all who knew him. His kind heart, cheerful spirit, and love for life were evident to everyone he encountered. He found great joy in... Full story
Tonyia Plewinksi passed away on February 7, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1964. A celebration of Life will be held on February 23 at 2 p.m. at Risen Son Baptist Church.... Full story
Jacqueline Manning, 90, of Thermopolis, Wyo., died January 30, 2025. She was born May 25, 1934, in Hudson, Mich., to Layton and Florence Coman and she spent her childhood living in Michigan. Jackie was baptized on May 3, 1949 at the Church of Christ in Waldron, Mich., at age 14. She graduated from high school in 1952 in Michigan and went to dental hygiene school at Northwestern University. While in dental hygiene school, she met Frank Manning and they married on June 13, 1955 at Chicago Temple First Methodist Church. Frank was 24 and Jackie... Full story
Bob Daniels was born Jan. 11, 1940, in Mullen, Neb., to R. Forrest and Marie Troyer Daniels. They moved to Owl Creek, 27 miles west of Thermopolis, Wyo., in March 1946. He attended grade school in one room, Embar School, and high school at Hot Springs High School in Thermopolis, graduating in 1957. He went one year to Casper College. He worked for neighboring ranches as well as construction work on Anchor Dam. In 1962 he married Kathy Hedges and worked for a ranch on Twin Creek near Lander, they later divorced. In 1964 son Clarke was born. Bob... Full story
Blanche L. Rieth, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Serenity Place, St. Martin’s Village in Rapid City, S.D. Blanche was born February 17, 1934, in Seattle, Wash., to Marjorie Reardon and Fred E. Altman. She was raised by great grandparents, grandparents, and her mother Marjorie and stepfather Willard S. Partch. Blanche lived in, and attended schools in, many cities due to her stepfather being in the Navy, including, Seattle, Glenwood Springs, Colo., Boston, Mass., and Santa Barbara, Calif. She received nurses training in Santa B... Full story
Joyce Pyatt Casey, 94 years, passed away on January 28, 2025, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Joyce was born on October 9, 1930, in Hutchinson Kan. She married Edward D. Casey on November 1, 1949. They were married 35 years until his passing. Joyce was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, Wyo., where she lived for many years. She was a licensed preacher, composer of music used in church services and an accomplished poet. She was also active in Evanston’s Sagebrush Theatre Productions. Joyce loved giving her handmade quilts to friends and... Full story
Edith Pecks, age 88, of Thermopolis, Wyo., died February 1, 2025, at Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness. Edith Elaine Seuberling was born in Canova, S.D., on June 4, 1936, to Frank and Frieda (Stangohr) Seuberling. Edith attended Canova Public School graduating in 1954. Edith attended General Beadle State Teachers College (now Dakota State University) graduating in 1956 with a two-year certificate to teach elementary education. Edith started her teaching career in Arlington, S.D., in 1956, and then Jasper, Minn., in 1959, and Ruthton, Minn., in... Full story
Bernadine Schaff Blacketer, 85, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at Hot Springs Health. Bernadine (Bernie) was born September 27, 1939, in Mineral Springs N.D. on the Schaff family homestead to Victor and Matilda (Daum) Schaff. She was the oldest of three girls. In 1946 they moved to Thermopolis and she started the 3rd grade at the Hill School, graduating in 1957 from Hot Springs County High School. Bernadine worked at the Thermopolis laundry and at Gottsche when it was first built. She married Bo... Full story
Mary Jane Tschiffely, 91, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. She was born in Baggs, Wyo., on September 23, 1933, to Phineas Vinton Lord and Elsie Henrietta Noltensmeier. Mary was the eighth of nine children. Her father Phineas passed away when she was a small child, and her mother married Harry Moore. Together Elsie and Harry had one more daughter. Throughout her life, the children were referred to as "9 Lords and 1 Moore." At the young age of 16, Mary moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., with... Full story
Kenneth Harold Averill, known affectionately as Ken, was born on December 26, 1949, in Lansing, Mich. He passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, in Casper, Wyo. For the past over 20 years he had made his forever home in Thermopolis, Wyo. Ken was a devoted family man, cherishing every moment spent with his children, Angela, Teresa, and Jeffery, as well as his beloved grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved grandchildren, Taylor Grams, Brianna Grams, Dalanie Leven, Dayna Mathews, Macy Conaty and Abel Bolton Averill, along with... Full story
Lola June Buckner, 87 of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 30, 2024. She was born on June 26, 1937, in Hyannis, Neb. She was the daughter of Clyde and Fern Marie (Wright) Burton. Lola was raised in Nebraska and later moved to Wyoming, where she raised her family. In her younger years, Lola loved to dance and later she enjoyed fishing and camping at Sunshine Reservoir, gardening, canning, and making homemade pickles. Lola enjoyed watching the hummingbirds...
Roberta Carol Haga, 77, passed away at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland, Wyo., on December 29, 2024. Roberta was born in Petaluma, Calif., on July 13, 1947, the oldest of three children born to Wilbur "Bill" Julius and Gene Carol (Small) Moretti. Roberta graduated from Petaluma High School in 1965 alongside her high school sweetheart, Stephen Wayne Haga, who she later married on April 19, 1970. She had always wanted to be a housewife and concentrate her time on her husband and any...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robin Lynn Snow, affectionately known to family as "Aunt Pooh," at the age of 64, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Powell, Wyo. Robin was the beloved daughter of Robert and Violet Snow. She spent most of her life in Portland, Ore., and the last ten years in Thermopolis and Powell, Wyo. Robin loved her family, her parents, siblings, and her dear friend (and sister by choice) Allison. Robin was committed to helping them throughout her life. She was...
Robin Lynn Snow passed away in Powell,Wyo., on December 21, 2024. Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 527 W 7th Street in Powell, on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The Graveside Service will follow on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis....
Vera Hausauer, 86, passed away surrounded by her family on December 17, 2024, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo. She was born to Emil Rehberg and Ida (Miller) Rehberg in Halliday, N. D. Vera attended school in Werner, graduating from high school in a class of four. She attended one year of college at Dickinson State Teachers College and then went on to teach in a one-room school house. On June 22, 1958, Vera married Edward "Ed" Hausauer and they welcomed their daughter, Carol, in 1959. T...
