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Michele Lynn (Kohn) LaBeau passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2023, after a long illness. She was a wonderful wife, mother, mema, sister, and aunt with a love for God and children. She was born on November 24, 1962, to Clifford and Elizabeth Kohn in Standish, Michigan. Michele was a stay-at-home-mom for many years, and a babysitter to many of her nieces and nephews and other friends' children. She went to back to work when her boys were grown. She worked as a paraprofessional with... Full story
Trudy Lynn Lance passed away peacefully from natural causes on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Casper, Wyo. She was born on September 24, 1950, in Thermopolis, Wyom. Trudy was the daughter of Truman Marzette and Doreen "Dode" Dickeson. and Truman Dickeson Jr. Trudy was in the graduating "Bobcat" class of '69 in Thermopolis, Wyo., and loved her yearly trips with her girlfriends, the "Fab Five", from childhood. She was proud to be of the 60's generation and loved the music from that time. "Trud" was... Full story
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Dale Ernest George, loving husband and father, passed away at age 66 in a Minot, N.D., hospital with his loving family at his side. He had been struggling with COPD for the past several years. Dale was born on May 20, 1956, in Powell, Wyo., to William Dean George and Joan Carol (Shelby) George. Dale spent his childhood in Basin, Wyo., and most of his school years in Glendive, Mont., where he graduated in 1974. After graduation, he worked many oilfield jobs until... Full story
David Earl Moore, known to some as “Dave” and to others as “Chief,” passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at North Woods Village in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on May 28, 1942 in Casper, Wyo., to Clarence Udie and Geraldine (Wray) Moore. He was a graduate of Shoshoni High School and spent more than twenty years in the United States Navy, honorably discharged as a Chief Petty Officer in 1982. In the Navy, he worked in maintenance of all kinds. In civilian life, following service to his country, he worked for Hillshire Farms and Kahns w... Full story
Gary Lee Letchworth, 73, passed away March 24, 2023, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. One of three children born to Warren and Juanette (Brown) Letchworth, Gary was born May 25, 1949, in Vernal, Utah. After attending Cow Creek Country School in Niobrara County, Wyo., he graduated in 1967 from Niobrara County High School in Lusk. Joining the Marines in 1968 he served three years. Following an honorable discharge he attended Casper College. In all his years he was a rancher, teacher,... Full story
James Patrick Flood, 85, passed away on March 30, 2023, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at Monument Hill Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland. Memorial donations may be made to the Hot Springs County Senior Center and sent to PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com. A full obituary will appear in next week’s e... Full story
Dr. Ronnie Lee "Ron" Forgey died peacefully March 14, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Ron was born September 1, 1946, in Burke, S.D., to F. P. "Sam" and Phyllis (Redies) Forgey. He spent time growing up in South Dakota, Nebraska and Waltman, Wyo., where his parents ran the store and Ron became proficient in customer service and prairie riflery. At age 7, Ron was diagnosed with polio. He was not expected to walk again, but defied those odds with extraordinary perseverance and... Full story
Peggy Faler passed away unexpectedly at her home, March 5, 2023. Peggy was born on a homestead near Buffalo, Wyo., February 23, 1937. She was the 6th child to Edward (Ned) and Leora Hubbard, out of 8 children. The Family moved to Gillette, Wyo., where Peggy graduated from High School. She loved High School Band and played the Trombone. Peggy met the love of her life, William (Bill) N. Faler, on a blind date. She fell in love with him right away, but he fell harder and kept in frequent contact... Full story
Veronica J. Peck, "Dolly", passed away on March 4, 2023, at Butterfly Homes in Billings, Mont., at the age of 81. In spite of years of struggling with poor health, Dolly always had a positive attitude towards life. Dolly was born June 10, 1941, in Reliance, Wyo., to Rosaliea Teresa Cristando Bozner and Joseph Cyril Bozner. She married George Arthur Peck on Sept. 15, 1959, in Aztec, N.M. In addition to being a homemaker, Dolly obtained a nursing degree as a LPN in Gainsville, Fla. She was also... Full story
Allen C. Schmautz passed away on March 16, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1936 in Glen Ullin, N.D., to second generation Germans from Russia. He grew up on the family farm attending a local rural school (on horseback) and then graduating High School in New Liepzig, N.D. He worked as a truck driver in the area before moving to Seattle to work for Boeing until he was called to join the Army. At the onset of the cold war, he drove tanks in Germany defending the area that would eventually become... Full story
Daryl Jean "DJ" Lottman was born November 12, 1935, to Everett Lottman and Mabel Goertz (Lottman) in Dell Rapids, S. D., at the end of the Great Depression and the Start of World War ll. DJ left this earth on February 12, 2023, and was preceded in death by his siblings, Terry Lottman, Eugene Lottman and Sandra German. DJ is survived by his siblings, Judy Gebhardt, Gloria Haugse, Kenny Lottman, David Lottman, Linda Tracy, Douglas Lottman; his five children, Becky Wiskus (Richard), Scott Lottman... Full story
Roy C. Richins, age 85, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away peacefully on Monday, February the 27, 2023, at Hot Springs Health of natural causes. He was born September 26, 1937, to Kenneth and Esther Richins in Ogden, Utah. He married Frances Stephens on September 24, 1960. Their marriage and life was blessed by three sons. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1962. Roy retired from Iron Workers Local 27 and the Uinta County Road and Bridge. Roy was a perfectionist who could build... Full story
Tamara “Tami” Lynn Lehman, 63 of Casper, Wyo., passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, in Casper, Wyo. Tami was born in Hot Springs County, Thermopolis, Wyo., to Orval W. Lehman and Marlys V. Tjepkes on October 15, 1959. She attended Hot Springs County High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Tami enjoyed cheerleading for the wrestling team and baton twirling for the band. At a young age she showed interest in caring for children as she lived her life as a natural caretaker. She took pride in her role as a homemaker and her fam... Full story
Patsy Boyd Brost passed away peacefully and returned to her Father in Heaven on February 20, 2023. Patsy was born to Clarence Andrew Boyd and Luella Fillerup Boyd on February 18, 1931 in Loveland, Colo. She was born the 3rd child out of 14. She married Emil Brost on September 4, 1947, and they had 9 children. Patsy spent much of her childhood with her parents moving often. They would follow the crops and all the kids would work picking fruit right along with the grownups. To Patsy, moving often... Full story
Tamara “Tami” Lynn Lehman, 63 of Casper, Wyo., passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, in Casper, Wyo. Tami was born in Hot Springs County, Thermopolis, Wyo., to Orval W. Lehman and Marlys V. Tjepkes on October 15, 1959. She attended Hot Springs County High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Tami enjoyed cheerleading for the wrestling team and baton twirling for the band. At a young age she showed interest in caring for children as she lived her life as a natural caretaker. She took pride in her role as a homemaker and her fam... Full story
Dorothy Marie Hamilton, 88, passed away February 13, 2023, at Morningstar Assisted Living in Glendale, Ariz. Dorothy was born April 18, 1934, in Thermopolis, Wyo., the daughter of Gus and Marie Enis. She married Harry Andreen in 1952 and they raised their family in Thermopolis. Dorothy lived a long and full life. Her first 60 years in Thermopolis, 5 years in Jackson, Wyo., and the rest of her days in Arizona. She loved her family immensely. She had a great sense of humor and a warm heart. She... Full story
Leone Harriet Lawrence was born December 23, 1931, at the Homestead just west of Thermopolis on Owl Creek. When she was only a couple years old, the family moved to Thermopolis where she went to school. After World War II in 1946, her brothers had come back from Europe. She met and fell in love with another G.I., William Leland Ramsey, who was her older brother Amos' best friend. On April 25, 1947, in Red Lodge, Mont., they were married. Leone was 15 and Leland was the ripe old age of 21. They... Full story
Valerie Hammond passed unexpectedly on February 18, 2023, in Thermopolis, Wyo. She was born October 1956 in Eau Claire, Wis., the second child of Don and Hazel Emert. She attended Osseo-Fairchild schools, and dedicated most of her life as a Licensed Practical Nurse, offering professional, compassionate care for communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. She was married to her husband, Frank Hammond, for 31 years, and built a beautiful life in Thermopolis with him for the last 26 years.... Full story
It is with unexpected heartache and sorrow to announce the passing of Zoe Joy Stehlin on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Zoe was born in Aurora, Ill., to Robert James Stehlin III and Jody Ann Sievers on April 25, 1998, and raised in Thermopolis, Wyo. At only 24 years young, she was the baby of 13 children. Throughout her life, Zoe was known for brightening the lives of everyone around her. She had the most beautiful and genuine big brown eyes that Nellie Dowdy described as "magical". Her laugh was... Full story
Jerry D. Fields, 75, of Worland, Wyo., (previously Thermopolis, Wyo.) passed away on February 15, 2023. Jerry was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on March 16, 1947, to Warren and Lilly Fields. He was a member of Malta Lodge #17 AF &AM. He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Shawn Fields; daughter, Shirlee Massey; step-children, Nadine Keller (Terry) of Casper, Wyo., Debbie Cartwright (Gale) Casper, Wyo., Michelle Lue (Dennis) of Thermopolis, Wyo., and David Tass (Karen) Houston, Texas; and... Full story
Richard Kent Anderson, 78, of Thermopolis, Wyo., was found to have passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2023. Richard was born September 26, 1944, in Lander, Wyo., the oldest of four sons, to the late Louise Klos formerly of Kirby, Wyo., and Richard Cleon Anderson, formerly of Cheyenne, Wyo. He graduated from Saint Stephens Indian School in St. Stephens, Wyo., and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1966-1969, the recipient of several medals, including a National Defense... Full story
Katherine Ann Wallingford, 71, of Thermopolis Wyo., passed away February 5, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Thermopolis on October 8, 1951, as the oldest child of Thermopolis residents Norman and Pat (McCabe) Wallingford, ranchers on Buffalo Creek and Copper Mountain. Kathy graduated with the class of 1970 from HSCHS and up and through last July helped out with many Class Reunions. After graduation from high school, she received her associates degree at Casper College. Kathy moved to Montana... Full story
Bobbie Pauline (White) Butler started her life December 1, 1922, in Oakley, Kan., as the 8th of 9 children. At a very young age, during the depression, the family moved by covered wagon to a farm near Neosho, Mo. This period of time seems to have had a great influence on her life, which made her very humble, grateful, and gave her strength and determination which she passed on to those around her. After completing her schooling, Bobbie went to Pine Bluffs, Wyo., to work as a maid and part time n...
On March 1, 1932, Edgar “Ed” Allan Stegman was born at the family’s farm in Pembina County, N.D. He was the first child born to Edward A. Stegman and Lydia A. Pokrand Stegman. Ed left his earthly body to be with the Lord on January 10, 2023. Growing up in a German speaking home, Ed learned English when he attended school. He always said English is an awfully hard language to learn. Ed excelled in academics, graduating high school as valedictorian of his class. He left North Dakota and became a telegrapher/depo agent working in all but two r... Full story
Teri Lynne Tjepkes Smith, 60, passed away on January 27, 2023, from ovarian cancer in Portland, Ore. She spent years as a community organizer in the Mountain Home. She volunteered at the youth center, put on fun runs, organized "spring flings," and took kids to the Boise YMCA. After her kids were raised, Teri started a new career in administrative assistance. She followed work across Idaho and worked until the last minute she could (a common theme for her) for the US Army Corps of Engineers in... Full story
