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Lewis Neil Freudenthal passed away on September 15, 2025, in Metairie, La. Neil was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on October 30, 1936, where he grew up on the nearby family ranch. As a young man he worked horse-drawn equipment on the family ranch, particularly haying. As a precocious youth, he was rapidly promoted at the one-room, all-grade schools, and then graduated from Hot Springs County High School at an early age. He survived a broken leg from a horse fall on the "Valentine Homestead" near...
Marjorie Lou Slack, 89, passed away on April 17, 2026, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Thermopolis, Wyo., after a short illness. Marjorie was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on August 23, 1936, as the second child of five children born to Jess and Ruth Lawrence (Lucas). She was raised in Thermopolis until her marriage to Conrad Mayfiled in 1952. Marge and Con had four children and moved frequently. They divorced in 1966. While living in California, Marge met and married...
Cynthia Kay Grieve, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Hettinger N.D. She moved to ND to be close to her son, Samuel, and his family in order to help care for her through her illness. Cindy was born on October 25,1959, in Roundup, Mont., to Melvin D Collins and Kay C Collins (Maiden name Manor). After moving to Thermopolis, Wyo., she married Arthur Wade Grieve where they raised their boys together. Cindy truly loved the simple pleasures in life, visiting with friends,...
Edward K. Esquibel, 86, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, in Broomfield, Colo., with family by his side. Edward was born in Pueblo, Colo., to Theresa Vigil (Klement) and Gene Esquibel in October of 1939. Edward had a loving step-father, the late George Klement, who he admired tremendously. He had one older brother, Eugene, and two younger sisters, Phyllis Esquibel Reeves and Susan Esquibel Alarid. Edward had five children, Catherine, Edward John, Gregory, Melissa and George Nathan. He...
Mary Esther Frix (Bell) has left her earthly body on March 15, 2026, due to long term complications of scleroderma, a disease she had battled for over 20 years. Mary was born June 5, 1954, in the tiny hospital on the hill in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Arthur Henley Frix and Gloria Dewey Frix. Mary has requested that there be no service or celebration of life to ease the burden on her family. Instead, she requests that people gather where they are, with the people they love and raise a glass or two, or ten, in honor of a life well...
Lorena Blair, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Casper, Wyo. Lorena "Renie" Mae Horsley Blair was born on November 3, 1938, in San Rafael, Calif., daughter of Gladys Helen (Ruhl) Horsley and Amos Floyd Horsley. Lorena had one little sister named Shirley that she adored. In 1956, Lorena married Lee Kell Blair and together they had their first daughter Shirley Jean. Eight years later Lee and Lorena welcomed David Floyd. Through the years, The Blair family resided in several states...
Kevin Koerwitz, age 50, passed away on March 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 27, 1976, in Omaha, Neb., Kevin grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., where he made the most of small‑town life. He had a classic 80's childhood, spending his days playing sports in the street, fishing, floating the river, swimming in the hot pools, and camping with his family at Sinks Canyon. In high school he performed in drama and excelled as a debater on the speech team. Kevin graduated from t...
“Rest easy sailor, we’ve got the watch” It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth Edward Blackmon. Ken, 75, of Littlefield, Ariz., passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. There will be a celebration of life service that will take place upon the completion of his final act of service to the University of Arizona. Born in Florence Colo., Ken grew up in Sublette County Wyoming, residing in Daniel with parents Dean and Georgia Blackmon as well as his sister Judy. He graduated from high school in Pinedale, Wyo., in 1968....
Frank D. (Yogi) Henning, Jr. passed away in Thermopolis, Wyo., on February 11, 2026. Frank was born on August 14, 1943, in North Platte, Neb., to Frank D. and Gladys (Keslar) Henning. As a young boy, he enjoyed going to his grandparents' homes and working in the gardens with them. He grew up with his sister, Phyllis, watching over his shoulder so she could tattle on him. This became more of a headache after Phyllis graduated and was hired as the secretary to the Principal at the Junior High...
We were hoping that she'd written this herself, but since she didn't, it is with great sadness that we announce that Kay Pryde Wiecki passed away at her home in Thermopolis on February 21, 2026. She was 81. Kay Frances Pryde was born May 12,1944, to George Francis Pryde and Wilma Kysar Pryde in Lovell, Wyo. She was their only child. They loved her dearly and spoiled her rotten. The family lived in Lance Creek, Wyo. during Kay's school years and she graduated from Lusk High School in 1962. She...
Janice Marie Shumway Cluff returned home to her Father in Heaven on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Manti, Utah. She was born August 7, 1943, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Lenard and Edith Shumway, the fifth of nine children, all of whom served full-time missions, a legacy she spoke of with love. She grew up on her family's farm milking cows, harvesting hay, working horses and herding sheep. At age 17 Janice served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ...
Patricia "Renee" Nunez Russ 1973 - 2026 Words cannot describe the loss we feel Saying farewell to you, But Heaven chose to give you wings And now it's time you flew. I wish that We could have more time, That God had let you stay. Forever would not be long enough... I wish I had just one more chance To see that tender smile, To laugh with you again my Love Gone too soon, but not forgotten, Forever you will remain Mornyng Rain, Kass, Emmi & Ricardo...
Frank “Yogi” D. Henning, Jr. passed away on February 11, 2026. Services to be determined....
Ronald Dean Sassman passed away Friday, February 13 surrounded by his family at his home in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was 77. Ron was born to Dale and Christine Sassman on May 3, 1948, in Winner, S.D. Ron grew up in South Dakota, mostly around the Murdo area, moving around some during his childhood with his parents, three sisters, and two brothers. At the age of 17 he joined the Navy where he served in Vietnam and spent most of his time on a submarine. After leaving the Navy, he spent time with his...
Loren Bowen Alberts, 64, passed away on Feb 17, 2026, at his home in Basin, Wyo., surrounded by his loving family. Loren was born in Portland, Ore., on March 15, 1961. He graduated from David Douglas High School in 1979 and went on to serve an LDS mission in the Guam Micronesia area. Upon returning from his mission, Loren shunned the big city for Encampment, Wyo., where he worked for the Ron Platt family. During high school, Loren worked at Caster Carpet Villa in Portland, where he learned the...
Michel Gordon Sutherland was born October 5, 1947, in Worland Wyo., to Chancy and Iona Sutherland. Mike and his brother, Steve, grew up on a farm near Ethete, Wyo., and graduated from Lander High School. He married out of high school and had a son, David. He worked for various oil and gas companies in Wyoming prior to being drafted in 1970 for the US Army as a mechanized infantryman. He was deployed to Germany for several years and out processed at Ft. Carson, Colo., in 1974 and relocated to...
Bartley (Bart) Lynn Wilder, age 67, of Thermopolis, Wyo., peacefully transitioned from this life to his eternal home on February 11, 2026, surrounded by family and close friends. Bart and his twin sister Brenda were born in Pinedale, Wyo., to Wilma Newsom and Ralph Wilder on February 6, 1959. Bart grew up in Pinedale and graduated from Pinedale High. He met his lifetime partner Barbara Chidsey when he was 18. After graduating in 1977, Bart attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie to obtain...
Janice Marie Shumway Cluff, 82, passed away on Feb. 12, 2026, in Manti, Utah. Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. in Manti, Utah, at the tabernacle. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record...
Teresa Michelle Fields (Miller), 58, of Thermopolis went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 10, 2026. Teresa was born on March 15, 1967, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to Jim and Sarah Miller of Thermopolis, Wyo. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother (Gram), daughter, and sister. She will be remembered for her big heart, how hard she worked and how good her cooking was. If you were hungry after leaving her table, it was your fault because there was always plenty and it...
With a warm embrace of love all around her, Mari Beth Skelton Riggs passed away on February 5, 2026, in Charlottesville, Va., after a 7-year battle with cancer. Even in her final hours, she remained loving, appreciative, compassionate, funny, and deeply concerned for those around her. Mari was born May 10, 1954, to James and Crystal Skelton, who instilled in her a lifelong devotion to family. She adored her siblings: Jimmy Skelton, Jacque Johnson, Sandi Halone, Bill Skelton, Bonnie Miller, Lily...
Loretta was born May 17, 1934, in Atkinson, Neb., to Edward and Louella McDonald. The family later moved to Lander, Wyo., where she attended Lander High School and worked at the New-Way Cafe. Shortly after graduating, she met her husband of 61 years, Owen Dean Reavis, while working at the cafe. They married in 1954. The couple had two sons and settled in Thermopolis. There, she continued working in restaurants and additionally started her own business, Flowers by Loretta. In the 1980s, seeking...
Doris A Hurlburt (Ruffer), age 94, passed away peacefully after a full life on January 31, 2026, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born on March 23, 1931, in Wauseon, Ohio, Doris was the daughter of Ben and Helen Ruffer. The family moved from Ohio to Adrian, Mich., where she spent her early years and graduated. With a passion for education and dedication to learning, she went to attend Bowling Green College in Ohio, graduating in 1953 with a teaching degree. Doris devoted her professional life to teaching an...
Peggy Ann Lunt, 86, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Deer Trail Assisted Living in Rock Springs, Wyo. She was a resident of Sweetwater County for 42 years. Peggy was born on September 8, 1939, in Thermopolis, Wyo., the daughter of Carl and Alta (McGarvin) Johnson. She graduated from Hot Springs County High School. Following graduation she began working as a telephone operator and also waitressed. Peggy married Jim Thornburg on October 26, 1956, in Billings, Mont., and together they had four...
Roberta "Bobbi" Ann France Miller, 79, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, after a valiant fight against cancer. She was born on January 20, 1947, in Rawlins, Wyo. Bobbi once said in her high school commencement speech "Make it a good life, or don't. The choice is yours." She certainly lived her life that way. Bobbi was a woman deeply rooted in her community and devoted to the people she loved. Early in her life she owned and operated a western store in...
On October 27, 2025, Peter (Pete) Michael Rygwalski gave up his fight against many health challenges in a Las Vegas hospital with his wife, Lola, grandson, Dr. Schon Roberts and granddaughter-in-law, Lowen Roberts in attendance. He has been cremated and his ashes will be scattered at a later date. Pete was born in Offenbach, Germany, to Frank and Lisa Rygwalski. They moved several times, but ended up in Grand Junction, Colo. His sisters, Barbara Griffin and Monika Hedglin, and brothers, Steve an...
