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Lindon Lou Quinn, 87, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2026. Born in Martin, S. D., she finished high school in Salina, Kan., and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor's Degree in Art Education. She married John Thomas Quinn on June 10, 1957, and they remained married for 58 years. After Tom completed his degree in Fire and Timber Management at Utah State, they began their life together and moved to Sunlight Basin, Wyo. There, Lindon began painting and exploring other art...
Douglas Scott Johnson, 71, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, due to natural causes at Missouri River Nursing Home with his brother by his side. Doug was born on January 7, 1955, in Worland, Wyo., to Vernon and Ilene (Wostenberg) Johnson. He joined three older siblings, and his younger sister was born soon after. For the first few years of Doug's life, the family remained in the Worland area, after which they moved to Cody, Wyo., for a short time. They then relocated once more, this time to...
Gale Dwayne "Glide" Harms, 83, passed away on July 17, 2026, in Dickinson, N. D. He was born on November 29, 1942, in Ovid, Colo., to Leonard and Viola (Schwartz) Harms. Gale proudly served his country as a radarman in the United States Navy before continuing his education at Weber State University and the University of Cincinnati. His career reflected a lifelong commitment to public service and environmental stewardship. He worked as an environmental engineer for the State of Wyoming, a health...
Patrick "Gene" Eugene Boehmke, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, was welcomed into heaven on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Gene was born on July 3, 1943, in San Diego, Calif. Following his service in the Army and graduation from San Diego State University, Gene enjoyed a successful career with CATERPILLAR, ultimately serving as Director of Human Resources. He took great pride in his work and in the people he served. His career not only...
Wayne Frederick Bentel, 81, of Whitewater, Wis., died Monday, July 13, 2026, in Janesville, Wis., following a long illness. He was born in Chicago on December 13, 1944, to Adolph and June (Madsen) Bentel. He spent his childhood in Antioch, Ill., where he graduated from Antioch High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving four years at Wethersfield Air Base, England. Upon his return, he worked in the family heating and air conditioning business before...
Barbara Joan Daniels was born January 27, 1943, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Merle and Carrie Oneyear. She grew up with her siblings, Linda West, Gloria Rushing, and Fred Oneyear. Barbara spent her childhood in Portland, Ore., where she learned to ride a unicycle and the value of hard work, responsibility, and family. On December 17, 1960, Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Billy Max Daniels, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Together they raised two children, Delbert Wayne and Darlene Marie, and built...
Lee Bert Snyder, 88 sadly passed away on July 14, 2026, at his home with his grandson, Brandon and his wife, Ashley by his side. Lee was born in Basin, Wyo., to Bert Elmer Snyder and Nina Louise (Mosley) Snyder. He attended school in Greybull for 11 years and graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1956. He was active in 4-H livestock. He went to 4-H camp and State Fair. He was a Golden Glove Boxer. He went into the Marines in 1957 and was stationed in Twenty-nine Palms, Calif. He married...
Carol Jane Jaussaud went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Carol was the youngest of six children, born to Herbert and Lucille Christman, on November 19, 1940. She grew up on the family ranch in Poway, Calif. She married her high school sweetheart, Albert Jaussaud in 1957. They had four children and as the children grew, so did the population of California. Carol’s sister had moved to Cody, Wyo., and after their first visit to see her they were hooked on clean air and beautiful mountains. In 1979 the family was t...
Debra K. Lackey ("Deb"), 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Thermopolis, Wyo., on May 10, 2026. Deb was born on December 19, 1958, in Lusk, Wyo., to Donna and Glen Parmely. She grew up alongside her sister, Trenda, and her brothers, Neil and Christopher. She graduated from Niobrara County High School in 1977. In 1978, Deb married Brett Thompson, and together they welcomed a son and a daughter. Though they later divorced, Deb considered her greatest accomplishment to be motherhood. She...
Raymond Charles Smith, known affectionately as Ray, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 24, 2026, at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne, Wyo., following a brief illness related to cancer. Born on October 1, 1940, in Thermopolis, Wyo., Ray's life was a testament to dedication, resilience, and a deep love of family and community. A proud alumnus of Thermopolis High School, Class of 1958, Ray pursued higher education at George Washington University and Central Michigan University. Shortly after...
Cindy Kay Miller passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026. She was born January 25. 1964 in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Marjorie "Rene" Bain and John Kilgore. In her youth Cindy enjoyed playing volleyball. She loved hunting, fishing, and camping. She adored spending time with her grandkids. Cindy found comfort in her relationship with her lord and savior Jesus Christ. Cindy was preceded in death by her late husband, Alfred Miller; and parents, Marjorie "Rene" Bain and John Kilgore. Cindy is survived by...
Edwin (Bud) Drayton Sanderlin, 84, of Kalamazoo, Mich., passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home. He was born August 22, 1941, in Thermopolis, Wyo., the son of Edd Drayton and Rose Ellen (Sanford) Sanderlin, and graduated from Hot Springs High School with the Class of 1959. Bud spent a year at Casper College in general studies and worked odd jobs before enlisting in the U.S. Army for three years until his honorable discharge. After returning to Thermopolis, he met his first wife Kathy, and...
Delora Lee Charland went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2026. She took her last breath while listening to "Take my hand, Precious Lord" Her daughter, Michelle, was with her. She had a deep faith in Jesus Christ in which she raised her children. She was loved and will be missed!! She was preceded in death by her dad, Virgil Hughson; mom, Geneview Morgan; sister, Beulah Kerr; brother, Philip Hughson; first husband, Darrell Nichols; and husband Richard Charland. Delora (Grandma Dee) left behind...
John B. Roden Jr., "JB," 90, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026 in Thermopolis, Wyo., surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a remarkable legacy built on hard work, determination, leadership, and devotion to the people he loved. JB was a respected oilfield icon, businessman, rancher, mentor, and friend whose life reflected the grit, resilience, and spirit of the American West. Born on August 9, 1935 in Craig, Colo., to John B Sr. and Brownie Belle (French) Roden, JB was raised in...
Our wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend Nita Ramsey died on May 23, 2026, at Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness. She lived a long life of 94 years. Nita was born in Thermopolis on June 9, 1931, at the hospital on the hill to Charles Morgan Dockery and Lillie Egglentine (Hensen) Dockery. She and her 11 siblings grew up on Owl Creek, where she met her lifetime husband, Bryan (Punk) Ramsey. They were married October 12, 1946, until his death in 2012. Out of this marriage were 4...
A life filled with love, support, and generosity towards others, hunting, trailing, outdoor activities, and some fast talking, began August 19,1950, when John Edward was born to Edward and Anastasia (Wennemar) Gerrells in Billings, Mont. John was the 2nd of four children. He started his schooling at Holy Rosary Catholic School and then moved to St. Pius Catholic School in Billings. The family later moved to Bridger, Mont., where he graduated from Bridger High School. Growing up, John spent time...
In Loving Memory of Skylar It is with profound sadness and endless love that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, Skylar, at just 12 years old. Though her time here was far to short, the love, laughter, and light she brought into this world will remain with us forever. She was incredibly smart, funny, sweet, and full of life. She had a way of making people smile wherever she went, always ready with a joke or a funny story that could brighten even the hardest day. Her laughter was contag...
Ellen M. Galyan passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Spirit Mountain Hospice following a brief diagnosis of terminal cancer. Ellen was born on November 15, 1934, in Torrington, Wyo., to Erma Reynolds and Alfred Hall. She grew up in Thermopolis, where she graduated from high school at the young age of 17. Shortly thereafter, she married Darrel Heinze in Thermopolis where she began her life as a ranch wife. Her life centered around family, hard work, and community. She found joy in life's...
Shirley Ann Towles White, 95, passed away peacefully April 28, 2026. Shirley was born on March 29, 1931, in Garden City, Kan., to Roy Sickles Towles and Mildred Bidstrup Towles. As a young girl, she moved with her parents and her brother, Leroy Towles, from Denver, Colo., to Wyoming, where the family began ranching in Red Canyon in Hot Springs County. Those early years shaped Shirley’s adventurous spirit and lifelong love of the outdoors. Some of her favorite memories were her beloved dogs, Tip and Cap, and reminiscing about riding horseback i...
Robin Howard Galyan passed into eternity on April 10, 2026, at his home in Thermopolis after a long bout with declining health. He was much beloved in the community of Thermopolis, as well as the various geographical and interest communities he was involved in. Robin was born on May 24, 1942, in Chicago, Ill. They relocated shortly afterward to Casper, and then moved to Thermopolis in 1946. Robin's grandfather had homesteaded outside of Lander in the early 1900s. He was a graduate of...
Wayne Howard Christiansen, 79, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on April 20, 2026, in Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, Wyo. Wayne was born on August 2, 1946, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Harold Pierce Christiansen and Virginia Kay (Koger) Christiansen - the town he would call home his entire life. After graduating from Thermopolis High School, Wayne attended Chadron College. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Vietnam. Following the honorable...
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...
