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Douglas Arley McQueen, 84, peacefully passed away April 30, 2015, at his home in Thermopolis. His wife of 62 years, Beverly Urwin McQueen, was at his side. His death follows a progressive decline after a stroke in July of 2013. Arley was born in Thermopolis on December 11, 1931, and grew up on a ranch on Cottonwood Creek. He was a career petroleum engineer for Marathon Oil Company working in Cody; Lafayette, La.; and Nigeria, Africa. After retirement he and Bev split their time between Apache... Full story
Janet Ann Craft, 88, died April 25, 2015, at her home in Grand Junction, Colo. after an extended illness. Her husband, Robert Craft, was by her side. She was born on May 14, 1926, in Thermopolis. Janet graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1944. She loved going to school with the same classmates from first grade through graduation with lasting friendships throughout the years. After high school, Janet graduated from Colorado Women’s College in 1946 and later obtained a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.... Full story
Iota May Tunks, 89, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center where she had resided since July, 2014. Born November 28, 1925, in Crosby, Wyo., she was the daughter of John and Ethel (Collins) Ralph. She grew up with five brothers. On July 4, 1943, she married Bill Leon Tunks in Red Lodge, Mont. To this union was born two children. When the couple lived in Lander, she was a clerk at the Ben Franklin store. She then worked as a cook on several ranches including 20 years at the Pallet Ranch owned by the... Full story
Viola May Woody, 92, died May 2, 2015, at the West Park Long Term Care Center in Cody, Wyo. She was born November 12, 1922, at home on the Padlock Ranch on Owl Creek near Thermopolis to Oscar and Millie (Kitzmiller) Moore. She married Wayne Woody on June 1, 1944. To that marriage were born two daughters. They moved to town in 1947 and lived there for 17 years. During this time, she worked for Grants Grocery and the local shoe store. They then moved to Gillette, Wyo. where she worked at Corner Drug Store for four years. They later moved to... Full story
Former Thermopolis resident, Patricia Ann (Dodge) Spatz, 87, of Lexington, Ky. passed away Monday, April 20, 2015, while visiting her daughter near Paducah, Ky. Born in Casper, Wyo., February 15, 1928, she was one of eight children of Elijah and Rose (Borchers) Dodge. The family moved to Thermopolis where Pat graduated from Thermopolis High School. She was employed at Empire State Oil Company until she married Raymond Spatz in 1948. In 1973 they were transferred to Ashland, Ky. and later moved... Full story
Janet Ann (Virgin) Craft, 88, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at her residence in Grand Junction, Colo. She is survived by her husband; son of Colo.; and sister, Nora Lee Virgin of Thermopolis. At her request no services will be held. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis.... Full story
Lt. Colonel John Virgil Shaw, 86, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at the Washakie Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born on January 2, 1929, in Buffalo, Wyo. He was the first of three boys to be born of the union of Mary Ellen (Roediger) Shaw and Milton Albert Shaw. The family moved to Worland when John was five. He entered kindergarten in Worland and graduated from Worland High School in May of 1947. John had a life-long love of sports and in high school he... Full story
Wayne (Pete) Anthony Pisto, 92, passed away peacefully at Kathryn House from natural causes on April 18, 2015. Wayne was born in Cambria, Wyo. to Tony and Grace Pisto and was the second child of five children. He grew up in Gebo, Wyo. where he remained until moving to Thermopolis, Wyo., where he attended Hot Springs County High School. Soon after graduation, he went to Billings, Mont. and joined the US Navy on June 26, 1941. During World War II he served as a Nose Gunner on a Navy B24 Bomber,... Full story
Martha Ann Sperry, 56, passed way Monday, April 13, 2015, at her residence in Thermopolis. Born March 24, 1959, in Omaha, Neb., she was the daughter of Leroy Paul and Virginia Mae (Otto) Sperry. She enjoyed her work as a 911 Dispatcher for the Thermopolis Police Department. She was an avid reader and loved a good laugh. She is survived by her sister, Lois (Sid) Scott of Estes Park, Colo.; brothers, Paul, Mike (Pam) and Joe (Melissa) Sperry; nephews Tony and Aaron Sperry; nieces, Lucy Scott and... Full story
Karen Joy McLean, 66, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at her residence after a period of declining health. Born December 16, 1948, in Langdon, N. D., she was one of five children born to Stewart and Clara (Lund) MacArthur. She graduated from Munich High School in North Dakota in 1966. Following school she lived in California with her sister where she worked for a phone company until moving to Cheyenne. From 1968-1978 she was employed with the Mountain Bell Company as a phone operator. On... Full story
Doris Aleta Pickolick, 95, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center following a period of declining health. Cremation has taken place and at her request, no services are planned. Born March 2, 1920, in Dodson, Mont., she was the daughter of Carl and Merle (Edmonds) Swanke. She attended Harlowton-area schools while growing up and following graduation attended two years at Dillon Normal School. She then taught special needs students in Boulder, Mont. for five years. On June 16, 1944, she married Andrew Picko... Full story
Jamye Don SoRelle, 58, died Monday, April 13, 2015, in Worland, Wyo. Born February 10, 1957, in Denver, Colo., he was the middle child of nine children born to Nelson Layton and Mary Hess Spence SoRelle. At the young age of six Jamye had a paper route. For most of his adult life he was an oil field worker for many companies in the west. Jamye's home was his palace and as long as his property was well attended, he was content. He lived a simple life; he loved his family, God and fishing. With a... Full story
Patricia Ann (Dodge) Spatz, 87 of Lexington, Ky. passed away Monday April 20, 2015, while visiting her daughter near Paducah, Ky. She was born in Casper, Wyo. on Feb. 15, 1928. She graduated from Hot Springs County High School and worked at Empire State Oil Co. until she married Raymond Spatz in 1948. They were transferred to Ashland, Ky. in 1973, later moving to Lexington, Ky. She was member of Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church. She wrote a monthly newsletter of church notes and cheer for shut-ins as MSPW Faith Coordinator. She is survived... Full story
Mary Lynn Scheible, 69, passed away on her birthday, Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo. after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Born April 18, 1946, in Baraboo, Wis., she was the daughter of Robert F. and Avis (Hulterstrum) Scheible. She held a Masters Degree in Law. First working in Washington, DC she then came to Wyoming being employed by the state in Cheyenne. Later she moved to Gillette, then came to Thermopolis in the early 2000’s. Mary was happiest when with the horses she owned. S... Full story
Justin Paul Scott, 32, died Friday, April 10, 2015, following an accident Born January 15, 1983, in Orange, Calif., he was the son of Russell and Sandra (Schmitz) Scott. He graduated from high school in Cody, Wyo. He and his mother moved to Thermopolis, Wyo. in 2003. A member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie 1884, he held the office of Chaplain. Justin was an active member of the Risen Son Baptist Church. At Big Horn Enterprises he was involved in Special Olympics receiving medals in basketball and... Full story
Paul McKinstray, 54, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at his home in Kirby. His death occurred on the same day as his mother's interment, his father's 100th birthday and at the hour of his brother's, Dale, death. Born December 24, 1960, in Jackson, Wyo., he was the son of Van and Gladys (Ransom) McKinstray. He graduated from Jackson High School. Together since 1984, Paul and Marlene (Berniece) moved to Casper, then later to Colorado Springs, Colo., where they had their daughter Melissa.... Full story
Melvin Charles “Chuck” Mills, 91, passed away Wednesday, April, 8, 2015. Chuck was born February 15,1924, in Riverton, Wyo. to Alonzo and Grace Mills. He was the youngest of nine children. Chuck married Betty Jurine Sorensen on February 15,1947. He was a very loyal patriot to both his country and flag. He served in the US Army and was in WWII serving on the European Front. Later he joined the National Guard unit here in Thermopolis. Chuck’s unit was called to serve in the Korean War. While there Chuck received the Silver Star for bravery above... Full story
Beverly J. Zdurne, 88, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center where she had recently resided. Born June 15, 1926, in Alma, Mich., she was the daughter of Ivan M. & Pearl (Taft) Britton. She is survived by two daughters: Alexa (Vince) Hanson of Thermopolis and Linda Sue (Bill) Vickers of Townsend, Ga.; three grandsons and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex; her parents; and two brothers. Per her request, no services will be held. Mortimore Funeral Home is... Full story
Karen Joy McLean passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015. A memorial service will be held Friday April 17, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Community Federated Church Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary will print in next week’s Independent Record.... Full story
Martha Sperry passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. A memorial service will be held Monday April 20, 2015, at St. Francis Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. with a luncheon following. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary will print in next week’s Independent Record.... Full story
