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Nelda Frances Cable, 66, of Altus, Okla. died peacefully at home on December 21, 2016. She was born in Perryton, Texas, on April 17, 1950, to Clyde and Frances Cable. She was the oldest of seven children. Nelda resided in Altus for the last forty-six years of her life, where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She earned her associate’s degree from Western Oklahoma State College and attended Cameron University. Although she worked for several businesses (Sears, 7-11, Roberts Drive-In, and Jackson County Memorial Hospital), h... Full story
Patricia Annette “Pat” Ornsbey, 61, passed away Sunday in Casper at the Wyoming Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born April 16, 1955, in Cody, Wyo., she was the daughter of Franklin and Kathleen (Russell) Talmage. After obtaining her GED she attended a Truck Driving School in Riverton. In 1983 she and her children lived in Thornton, Colo. where she was employed as a CNA in a Colorado hospital, then worked as a caregiver in a nursing home. In Denver she drove bus for the RTD. Upon returning to Thermopolis she drove the school b... Full story
Berthe Bonnand passed January 30, 2017, at Worland Healthcare, where she had been a resident for five years. Bonnand was born in France, Sept. 11, 1922. In 1945 she married Ernest Bonnand in Bohas, France and they were married 63 years. In 1952 they immigrated to Canada, then to the U.S. in Illinois. From 1956-1987 they made a home in Southern California where they raised their family. Moving to Grass Valley, Calif. in 1987 among the pine trees, Berthe tended her flowers and garden. They moved to Thermopolis in 2006. She was a loving, caring... Full story
Thomas Anthony "Sully" Sullivan, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at his residence in Thermopolis after a year of declining health. Born June 30, 1929, in Hartford, Conn., he was one of three children of Joseph and Marion (McAuliffe) Sullivan. Shortly after high school he served in the US Marines from October 1950 to May 1952. Following Sully's discharge, he attended Tulsa University earning his degree in Petroleum Engineering. On May 26, 1956, he married Jeanne Lee Agnew in Tulsa,... Full story
Jessica 'Jess' Marie Linnan, 34, passed away on Jan. 19, 2017, after a courageous fight with an aggressive form of cancer. She was born in Kemmerer, Wyo., to Kevin Whitmore and Elizabeth Buschelman on July 27, 1982. She remained a Wyoming native all her life. She married Thomas R. Linnan on May 3, 2003, in Riverton, Wyo. With this union came three children into her life, which she immediately embraced as her own. They were blessed with two more children during the next few years of their union.... Full story
Ellen Roden, 81, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Services will be Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. A full obituary will appear in next week’s IR.... Full story
Eugene Reyburn “Gene” Smith, 98, passed away January 10, 2017, at his residence in Thermopolis. Born April 25, 1918, in Loveland, Colo., he was one of eight children of Arthur Clyde and Julia (Heinricy) Smith. The family moved to Casper, Wyo., where Gene graduated from Natrona County High School. He worked on his father’s farm outside Worland, Wyo., until joining the US Army in March, 1943, returning from WWII European Theatre as a Staff Sergeant, Jan, 1946. In September, 1946, he married Dorothy Esther Applequist and was an instant father to J...
Thomas A. Sullivan, 87, passed away Jan. 17, 2017, at his residence in Thermopolis. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church. Parish Vigil will be Sunday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m....
Jerry O’Leary passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Mexico. He is survived by his wife Mary; daughter Lisa Marie; son Jerry Jr.; sister Mickie and brother-in-law Leo Riley.... Full story
Newton Y. Bleak passed away at his home in Wind River Canyon on Jan. 9, 2017, with his wife, daughter and son-in-law by his side. Newt was born in Lincoln, Idaho, on Nov. 2, 1921. He graduated from 8th grade and attended one year of high school before going to work on a large farm/ranch operation in the southwestern Idaho region. He boarded at the farm and sent his wages home to his family in order to help support his parents and siblings. He enlisted in the Armed Forces in March of 1941,... Full story
Richard Eugene Parke, 90, passed away on Dec. 11, 2016. He was born to his proud parents, Richard Eugene Parke and Lousetta Brandenburg Parke, in Valley Park, Mo., on Oct. 5, 1926. He spent his childhood in Missouri with his siblings Bill, Fenton, Roy, Albert, Louis, Catherine and Tommy. He had a hard working, family oriented, common, and adventurous life. He appreciated everything from weather, work, animals, good food and friends. He was a very giving and caring person. He always saw the best in someone, just don’t lie to him. He believed t... Full story
Edward Allen "Big Ed" Wingert, 63, passed away Dec. 31, 2016, at his home in Thermopolis after a long illness. Born Feb. 10, 1953, in Riverton, Wyo., he was one of seven children of Earl and Dorothy (Lebsock) Wingert. Ed graduated from Riverton High School. For most of his life he was a handyman including construction building, manager of the A & W Lanes and hotel management of Super 8. Ed moved to Thermopolis in 1983. In May of 1987 he married Jannice Steadman. He was a member of the Eagles... Full story
Paul King Jones, 80, passes away on Dec. 29, 2016, in Cheyenne, Wyo. He was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on September 18, 1936, to the late Paul Adell and Mary Marie (Kiraly) Jones of Thermopolis, Wyo. Paul grew up on the east bank of the Big Horn River near Kirby, Wyo. The family raised a variety of livestock and maintained a substantial garden. At a young age, Paul's responsibilities included tending sheep, living on his own while protecting himself and the livestock from predators, herding the... Full story
Doris Irene Scott, 86, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Born September 22, 1930, in Rawlins, Wyo., she was the daughter of Ernest and Irene (Betz) Marvin. After graduating from Rawlins High School she attended the University of Wyoming, becoming a teacher. She taught in a one-room school house. She and her young family moved to Riverton where Doris was a supervisor for the Brunton Company. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Her interests were knitting, flower gardening and her family....
Jeanie Frances Jacobs, 87, of Thermopolis, passed away Dec. 17, 2016, at Central Wyoming Hospice. Jeanie was born July 8, 1929, in Meeteetse, Wyo., to Roy and Mae (Edwards) Barham. She was a member for many years at the Thermopolis Episcopal Church. She loved being a homemaker, enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Ron (Deb) Jacobs; daughters, Jackie Thorpe and Joey (Tony) Mullins; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her... Full story
Sheila Sue Anderson, 55, passed away Dec. 13, 2016, at St. Anthony's Manor in Casper, Wyo., surrounded by her family. Born Dec. 11, 1961, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was the daughter of George and Helen (Byer) Kinsel. Following graduation from Hot Springs County High School she attended Casper College. In Thermopolis she was a member of Community Federated Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. In 1988 she married Richard Anderson in Phoenix, Ariz. The couple later divorced. Sheila lived in... Full story
Rhoda Marian Bloomfield Gilliland passed away in Cody, Wyo., Dec. 12, 2016, on her 100th birthday. She was one of seven children born to Conrad and Mary (Carlson) Bjerke and was born in Conway, N. D. The family moved to Bowdoin and Malta, Mont., then moved to Powell, Wyo., in 1932 where Rhoda finished her last two years of high school. After attending Billings Business College she became a bookkeeper for the Ben Franklin Store and later was employed as secretary for Taggart Construction Company.... Full story
It has come to my attention that certain groups or entities have been using my name to try and get donations from seniors. Some of these solicitations imply that folks won’t get their Social Security benefits unless they pay $10 and sign a petition addressed to me. These letters are misleading and aim to prey on those who are vulnerable and worried. No one has to pay anyone in order to share their views with me and these professional petition organizers are not as effective as they may claim. I am working to make sure Social Security b...
Grant Ewing Belden passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016, on his 34th birthday as the result of an airplane accident in Big Horn County, Wyo. Born December 7, 1982, in Fort Collins, Colo., Grant was the son of Brett and Isabel Belden. The family later moved to Thermopolis where Grant graduated from Hot Springs County High School. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Rangeland Management and Watershed Ecology, and later became a Wildlife Specialist for Wildlife Services,... Full story
Funeral services for Rhoda Gilliland will be held early next week at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Rhoda died in Cody, Dec. 12 on her 100th birthday.... Full story
Arthur was born on April 2, 1925, to parents, Joseph and Pasqua Romagno in an oilfield community at Grass Creek, Wyo. At an early age, Arthur's family moved to Cottonwood Creek where they homesteaded and raised cattle. Arthur attended "Happy Hollow" School, a one-room schoolhouse on Cottonwood Creek for grades one through eight and attended Hot Springs High School where he graduated in 1943. Arthur was inducted into the U.S. Army early in 1944, taking 16 weeks of basic training at Fort Bliss,... Full story
Wesley "Wes" Wayne Leech, 50, passed away suddenly November 26, 2016, at his residence in Hot Springs County following a long-term illness. Born October 11, 1966, in Worland, Wyo., he was the son of Jerome and Sandra (Corley) Leech. He spent most of his life as a ranch hand working for various ranchers in the area. Wes loved the mountains, hunting, fishing and spending time at his grandparent's ranch on Owl Creek. He is survived by his father, "Jerry" of Lovell, Wyo.; sister, Melodi (Tim)...
Shirley (Cox) Love Towers, 72, passed away on November 15, 2016, after battling a very rare and aggressive cancer. Shirley was born May 22, 1944, in Pasco, Wash., to Walter E. and Florence (Amsberry) Cox. The family moved to Thermopolis when Shirley was 5 years old. On March 4, 1962, Shirley and Wendell Love were married. To this union 2 children were born, Opie Love and Marsha (Love) Rankin. Wendell passed away in 2001. In 2004 Shirley and Charlie Towers became friends and in 2010 they were married. Together they loved to travel, fish and be w... Full story
Donna Marie Hunter, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at her residence in Thermopolis. She was born December 4, 1951, in Hutchison, Kan., the daughter of James and Ruth (Ott) VanRiper. Most of her life was spent in Arvada and Lakewood, Colo. She worked as an office manager, the last being Curves. She enjoyed horseback riding, cooking and camping. Also creative, she made dollhouses and miniature glass figurines. A strong woman, she fought for everything she loved. On September 20, 1997, she married Arthur Hunter in Lakewood, Colo., and... Full story
Jack T. Skates, 89, of Cody, Wyo., passed away on November 3, 2016. Jack was born in Carlin, S. D., on April 17, 1927, to Walter and Ruth Carlin Skates. His early childhood was spent in Eagle Butte, S.D.; the family moved to Billings, Mont., when he was 9. Jack proudly served in the Navy during WWII. Upon returning to Billings, Mont., he met and married Doreen Knaub on April 10, 1948. In 1952, the family moved to Cody, Wyo., where Jack began his career at Steck's IGA, and later went into... Full story
