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Longtime Thermopolis resident, Thelma Neeman “Dollie” Coffee, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Born December 14, 1921, in Roseville, Neb., she was one of seven children of Ted and Velma (Long) Neeman. She lived in Nebraska until moving to Thermopolis in 1942 In 1970 she married Earl Ervin Coffee. Mr. Coffee died in 1977. For most of her life she was a baker and baked for IGA many years. She was a member of the VFW and the Christian Church. She enjoyed playing cards and was a familiar face at the... Full story
Ona Mae Mount, 87, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. Memorial services will be Friday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at Community Federated Church. Mortimore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A full obituary will be in next week’s Independent Record.... Full story
William “Bill” H. Hobkirk, 83, of Longmont, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at his home. Bill was born August 14, 1933, in Williamsville, Ill., to Hugh W. and Evelyn (Wallace) Hobkirk. He grew up on his family farm in Williamsville, attending Williamsville High School. Bill married Macie Snider in Union City, Tenn., in 1957, spending 26 years together before divorcing in 1983. He then married Betty Hess in Arvada, Colo., in 1983. They lived together in Thermopolis, Wyo., before Betty’s death in October 2001. Bill then married Delores Lou... Full story
Georgie Scheetz-Place, 63, of Thermopolis, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Help for Health Hospice Home in Riverton. Georgie Lucinda Wetherelt was born on January 5, 1954, in Miles City, Mont., to Glen Wesley and Hazel Rose (Olson) Wetherelt. She grew up and attended school in Broadus, Mont., graduating high school. After high school she attended Beauty School in Miles City, Mont. She was baptized into the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faith in 2010. She lived the majority of... Full story
Jack Tracy Turnell, 71, passed away March 19, 2017. He was born in Riverton, Wyo., November 13, 1945, to Ralph and Emogene Turnell. After his father's death, his mother married Marsh, who raised Jack as his own. Jack spent his younger years in Meeteetse and Grass Creek, graduating from Meeteetse High School in 1964. He met his lifelong dancing partner, Lili Abarr, and they were married in 1965. Jack attended NWC and the University of Wyoming School of Ag, graduating in 1970, and taught ag in... Full story
Marilyn Johnette Ekdahl Belmain Mills, 82, passed away on March 13, 2017, while wintering in Salome, Ariz. Marilyn was born in Rawlins, Wyo., on October 30, 1934, to George Edwin Ekdahl and Cora Mae "Corky" Foster Ekdahl. She was born a third generation resident of Carbon County. Her great-grandparents came to Carbon, Wyo., in 1898. Marilyn graduated from Rawlins High School in 1953. She owned and operated Green Acres Kennels from 1968 until 1994. In 1973, she attended grooming school in... Full story
Hubert Donald “Don” Worley, 86, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017. A memorial funeral mass will be Wednesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Randy Oswald officiating. A Parish Vigil will be Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, prayers would be appreciated. A full obituary ran in the March 16 Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Larry Lester Long, 69, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017, at his residence in Hot Springs County after a short illness. Born September 19, 1947, in Glendive, Mont., he was one of three children of W.A. and Mary Lou (Stovall) Long. After graduation from high school he joined the U.S. Navy on June 21, 1965, serving as a medic in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action serving with the First Medical Battalion First Marine Division. He served in the Naval Reserve and... Full story
Wayne Robert Hockaday, 82, passed away suddenly Mon., March 13, 2017, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Born at home on October 12, 1934, in Alamosa, Colo., he was one of five children of Fred and Wilhamein (Armstrong) Hockaday. After graduating from Montrose High School he attended one year at Adams State College in Colorado. He served in the US Army from1958 until 1962. In the 1950s he married Sonja Stewart. To this union was born four children. The couple later divorced. The occupation... Full story
Milan Galovich, 88, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Gilbert, Ariz., March 9, 2017. He was born outside of Hudson, Wyo., in the coal mining camp of "Poposia" on November 21, 1928, to Boja "Bessie" (Radokovich) and Mane "Mike" Galovich. He was the ninth child born to the family who moved to Thermopolis when he was very young. Milan was a cheerful child, which earned him his lifelong nickname of "Sonny". He learned to work at an early age. His first job was at age 10, working at... Full story
Hubert Donald “Don” Worley, 86, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center following a period of declining health. Born in Chicago, Ill., on February 15, 1931, he was one of two children of Hubert and Myrtle (Wissman) Worley. Raised by his Irish grandmother, Delia, he graduated from high school at the age of 16 and immediately went to work to assist and care for her. Don met Joan Hanson, the love of his life at the age of 19 and married her when he was 21. He and his brother established Worley Bro... Full story
Catherine Grace Thomas, 58, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2017, at her cousin's home in Denver, Colo. Cathy was a joy to everyone who knew her and she had a huge heart. She always had a smile, kind word, helping hand, or contagious laugh for everyone around her. She lived for her family and friends. Cathy enjoyed intimate family gatherings as well as visiting with friends at Storyteller. She got great joy from taking care of children, especially her "Jilly Bug". Cathy took care of... Full story
Gerald "Gee" Kay, 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Kirby, Wyo., on Feb. 24, 2017, surrounded by his family. Gerald was born in Riverton, Wyo., on February 11, 1954, to Dale R. and Clara Belle (Barr) Kay. He received his education in Gering, Neb. He always loved the water and growing up spent many hours at the local YMCA. Later in life he went frequently to the mineral hot springs in Thermopolis. He also enjoyed fishing, snorkeling, bowling and gardening. He liked going to the Colorado... Full story
Tammy Jean True-Hatten, 76, of Wheatland, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at her home in Wheatland. Tammy was born at Solandt Memorial Hospital in Hayden, Colo., on Oct. 12, 1940. She was the first child born to H.A. "Dave" and Jean (Durland) True. Tammy graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, and attended the University of Wyoming, where she met her late husband Donald George Hatten. Married on June 25, 1960, Don and Tammy worked for True Companies until they purchased and operated Kirby Creek Land and Livestock in... Full story
Marcial "Scott" Martinez, 41, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Scott was born on Sept. 8, 1975, to Mikki and Vidal "Marty" Martinez. Scott was a very loving, kind person. He never met a stranger. He could make friends very fast. A lover of music he taught piano and gave voice lessons. He worked as a medical transcriptionist, at Finishing Touches, and, for a while, as a landscaper. He loved camping and fishing with his family in the Big Horn Mountains. Scott had a soft spot in his heart for... Full story
Larry Edward Gureski, 55, passed away suddenly Feb. 14, 2017, at his father’s residence in Shoshoni. Born October 3, 1961, in Thermopolis, Wyo., he was the son of Larry D. and Donna Mae (Apland) Gureski. He graduated from Shoshoni High School in 1980. He married Zelda Blumenshine in 1979 and the couple was later divorced. For most of his life he was a heavy equipment operator until injured on the job. His last employment was with Mel’s Water Service. His interests included hunting, fishing and building racecars. In the late 90’s he marri... Full story
Duane G. Manfull, 88, passed away on February 5, 2017, in Laramie, Wyo. He was born July 23, 1928, in Laramie, Wyo., to Dora (Shultz) and Gardner Manfull. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with his bachelor's in Civil Engineering in 1950 and completed his master's the following year in 1951. Duane married Virginia (Canaday) on June 6 1951. During the Korean War he was stationed in Ulm, Germany, as a commissioned officer with the Army, a first lieutenant. Virginia and Duane moved to... Full story
Edward William Mudge Jr., 85, of Thermopolis, passed away on Feb. 5, 2017. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Chapel of Mount Hope in Hudson’s Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow visitation with burial following at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander. Online condolences may be made at: www.HudsonsFuneralHome.com... Full story
Randy Daniel Owsley, 66, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born December 24, 1950, in Sheridan, Wyo., he was one of six children of Vern and Rosemary (Selig) Owsley. He graduated from H. S. County High School in 1969 and was drafted into the Army that same year. A Medic in Vietnam, he later was a Lab Tech in Germany until being discharged. He returned to Thermopolis where he was a Lab Tech for Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital.... Full story
Marilyn R. White, 89, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Marilyn was born June 30, 1927, in New Orleans, La., to Earl and Ethel Rees. She was educated in the New Orleans public school system and, in 1943, enrolled at Southwestern Louisiana University in Lafayette, La. Earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education she returned to New Orleans to teach the orchestra program at McDonogh High School. On August 25, 1945, she married William... Full story
Genevieve Rose Ferguson, 74, died at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper on February 13, 2017. Genevieve was born on May 16, 1942, to Dwain and Virginia Ferguson. Genevieve was born at the hospital located on the second story of the historic building in downtown Thermopolis. She attended schools in Thermopolis, graduating Hot Springs County High School in 1960. Genevieve was employed by the Wyoming Pioneer Home. After a successful 41-year career in food service, she retired as Food Service Director in 2001. Genevieve enjoyed travel, reading,... Full story
Marcial Scott Martinez, 41, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mikki Martinez, c/o Bank of Thermopolis, 701 Shoshoni St., Thermopolis, WY 82443. A full obituary and funeral information will run in the Feb. 23 edition of the Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Roy F. "Dusty" Cable, 61, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with heart disease and cancer. Dusty was born October 2, 1955, in Amarillo, Texas, to Clyde and Frances Cable, the fifth of seven children. Following the death of his father, Dusty and his brother, Sandy, went to live at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch in Texas in 1966. He graduated from Boys Ranch High School in 1974, and then attended Amarillo College. Over the next 20... Full story
Frank G. Walling, 95, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. He was born in Walsh, Colo., to Oliver and Winifred Walling on August 10, 1921. His parents divorced in Frank's youth. He was then raised by his mother and grandmother. Later his mother remarried William Henry Harrison Sitover and they raised him. He dearly loved his step- father. Frank joined the army October 7, 1941. He served in the armory division all the way through World War II. He married and to this union was born his beloved... Full story
Ellen Roden, 81, passed away suddenly on January 23, 2017, at the Roden Ranch in Thermopolis. In 1929, Dan and Julia (Jukich) Skoric immigrated to America from Yugoslavia. On March 26, 1935, a little girl, Ellen, was born in Gebo, Wyo., to Dan and Julia. She was raised in Kirby, Wyo., and attended Kirby Rural School. She graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1953 after which she attended the University of Wyoming where she studied nursing. Her degree was cut short when she and John “JB” Roden were wed on May 2, 1954, they moved to Lar... Full story
