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Robin T. Peterson, 82, passed from this life on October 18, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Casper, Wyo., on July 31, 1937, to Walfred A. and Mary Lurene Kipp Peterson. Robin spent his childhood in Lance Creek, Wyo., and his high school years in Thermopolis, Wyo. He attended the University of Wyoming (undergraduate), the University of Wisconsin and the University of Washington (PhD)—his “three Ws” whose football programs he followed his entire life. In 1961, while a PhD student at the University of Wisco... Full story
Starr D. Garoutte, 73, passed away suddenly at her Thermopolis, Wyo., residence November 7, 2019. Born July 7, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Dodge) Kenderdine. She lived in Iowa, Minnesota, and came to Wyoming in the late 1970’s. Starr later moved to Thermopolis. During her life she worked in all forms of food services. She enjoyed the great outdoors, camping and gardening. She attended the Risen Son Southern Baptist Church. Starr is survived by son, Chris Mohr of Thermopolis; daughter, Emma (Joshua) G... Full story
Pasquale “Pete” Cavalli, 89, passed away suddenly November 6, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born June 21, 1930, in Gebo, Wyo., he was one of three children of Bertolo and Maria (Lazzaroto) Cavalli. He graduated Thermopolis High School and then joined the National Guard in 1948. Called into active duty during the Korean Conflict, Pete’s artillery battery was called the Cowboy Canoneers. Following his discharge in 1952, he attended the University of Wyoming acquiring a degree in geology. Returning to Gebo he was c... Full story
Steven Grant “Steve” Weaver, 61, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital after a short battle of bladder cancer. Born August 7, 1958, in Sheridan, Wyo., he was the son of Virgil and Anna Mae (Dykes) Weaver. Coming to Thermopolis as a youngster, he graduated from Hot Springs County High School. Following graduation, he was employed by well servicing companies including McCumber Well Service for twenty years. On November 17, 1979, Steve married Kimberly Sue Beyette in Thermopolis. He was easygoing, known for... Full story
David A. Hoxsey, 81, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center. Born August 7, 1938, in St. Helens, Ore., he was the son of Francis and Ethel (Campbell) Hoxsey. Following high school, he worked as a car mechanic, then became a millwright for a chemical plant in Oregon. He enjoyed fishing and hunting In August of 1960 he married Peggy Olson in St. Helens, Ore. The couple came to Thermopolis, Wyo., in 2007, later returning to Oregon. In 2018 they... Full story
Wilma Slane, 85, of Lander, Wyo., passed away November 3, 2019, in Lander, Wyo. Wilma was born on November 4, 1933, in Thermopolis, Wyo. After retirement from the Wyoming Life Resource Center, Wilma devoted her time to homemaking and collecting. She is survived by her son-in-law, Gerald Caskey; brothers, Neil Freudenthal, Steve Freudenthal, Dave Freudenthal and Denis Freudenthal; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Candice Caskey; parents, Lewis and Lucille Freudenthal; and sisters, Janice McCord, Wanda... Full story
Louise Faye Cook, 87, passed away October 12, 2019, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness where she had resided the past year. Faye was born August 7, 1932, in Lovell, Wyo., the daughter of Charles and Betsy (Carey) Holder. For much of Faye’s life she was a waitress employed by the Sideboard Café. On January 13, 1972, she married Charlie C. Cook in Thermopolis. The couple raised two daughters. Mr. Cook passed away in 1988. Faye enjoyed gardening, loving on her family, adopting stray animals and going for rides in the buffalo pa... Full story
Carl Lee Strumfa, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, while visiting friends in Kansas. Carl was born October 25, 1942, in Concordia, Kan., to Angeline and Melvin Strumfa. As a child his father was in the military and he lived in many places including Kansas and Japan. He attended Washburn University in Kansas earning a Criminal Justice degree in the early 80's. Carl married his second wife, Carol in 1987 and had one daughter, Angelyna, the same year. They later divorced. Carl had a... Full story
Faye Cook, 87, passed away October 12, 2019, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting her daughters with arrangements.... Full story
Joan Wittmann, 85, passed away from natural causes on Oct. 9, 2019, while in hospice care at Grosse Pointe Manor in Niles, Ill. Born in Chicago on Aug. 25, 1934, she was one of three children born to Frank and Antonia Kruzich. She had a 68-year career as a waitress. She enjoyed bowling and cooking. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Michael) Robertson of Thermopolis, Wyo., and Wendy (Michael) Master of Oak Forrest, Ill.; sister, Mickey Krupa of Oak Forrest, Ill.; 3 grandsons; and 2... Full story
Donald Paul Weeks, 77, was born in Rock Springs, Wyo. For much of his life he worked in the oil fields becoming a production foreman. In 1966 he married Karen Leger. The couple lived in Bairoil until 1997 when they moved to Basin. Don loved music, and was a member of the “Heaven Bound Band” in Basin. He is survived by his wife, Karen; sons, Kent and Joseph Weeks; daughter, Deanna LaVallie; sisters, Barbara Osborne & Donna Wilk; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services for, were held October 4, 2019, at Mortimore Fun... Full story
Virginia Mae Bury, 90, passed away September 16, 2019, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. She was presently residing at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 19, 1929, in Butte, Mont., she was one of three children of Ralph and Winifred (Dunstan) Noble. The family moved to Thermopolis when Virginia was in high school. On November 11, 1948, she married Henry Bury in Thermopolis, Wyo. Three sons were born to this union. A bookkeeper for much of her life, she was employed... Full story
Nora Lee Virgin, 90, passed quietly at her home in Thermopolis, September 22, 2019. Born April 19, 1929, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was the daughter of William Franklin and Esther Scott Virgin. A life-long resident of Thermopolis, she was employed by the Thermopolis School District for many years in the Business Department. Nora Lee spent a few years living in San Francisco, Calif. As a child, Nora Lee enjoyed playing with her older sister, Janet. She enjoyed riding her ponies throughout the... Full story
Betty Jo “B.J.” Miller, 82, passed away peacefully Sept. 14, 2019, at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell, Wyo. Betty Jo was born Betty Jo Putney, on October 24, 1936, in Hot Springs County, Thermopolis, where her father herded sheep and her mother stayed home caring for the children. Betty Jo lost her mother at the age of two and attended several boarding schools. She later attended Casper College for nursing and graduated in 1969. B.J. worked at several different hospitals and nursing homes in Wyoming . Betty Jo, married Joseph Fra... Full story
Longtime resident and businesswoman, Ruth Clare Yonkee Johnson, 97, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center where she had resided the past three years. Born June 20, 1922, in Thermopolis, she was the daughter of Otto and Clare (Armstrong) Menger. She later became stepdaughter to Clifford W. Axtell. After graduating as Valedictorian from Hot Springs County High School in 1940, she studied at Mills College in California and University of... Full story
Richard Loren "Dick" Basse, 91, passed away at the home of his son Richard Jr. in Eagle, Idaho, on September 11, 2019. He was able to spend the last two months of his life surrounded by family in home hospice, a labor of love and honor by many. Dick was born on a farm outside Harrison, Neb., on September 21, 1927, to August Emil Basse and Margaret Belle (Leeling) Basse. Dick, weighing 4 1/2 lbs., was delivered by his father and placed in a warm cook stove oven for the first several hours of his... Full story
Virginia Mae Bury, 90, passed away September 16, 2019, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Rosary will be recited Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, Thermopolis, with Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. with Father Randy Oswald officiating. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family.... Full story
Duncan Seely Harris, 75, passed away of advanced kidney cancer at his family home in Jackson, Wyo., on May 16, 2019. As a youth, Duncan claimed both Wyoming and California as home. He was born Feb. 22, 1944, in Worland, Wyo., to Nadine Nostrum Harris, daughter of Helen and Alfred Nostrum of Thermopolis, granddaughter of Jacob and Amanda Nostrum, 1897 homesteaders in the Red Canyon up Owl Creek. At the time of Duncan’s birth, his father, Arden Seely Harris, was serving in the Navy in the Pacific. Upon his return, the young family moved to C... Full story
Clayton Clifford Kalli, 85, passed away on Sept. 16, 2019, at his home in Thermopolis after a battle with prostate cancer. He was born June 23, 1934, in Cromwell, Minn. He was the son of Hugo and Helen Kalli. After two years of college at the University of Minnesota he joined the Air Force and was sent to Denver, Colo., for radar and electronic training and became an instructor at Lowery Air Force Base. After being honorably discharged, he pursued a career in the electronics field which led to a job installing telephone switching equipment in... Full story
Joseph Billy "Joe" Watkins, 58, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019, as the result of a motorcycle accident north of Thermopolis. Born October 20, 1960, in Grand Junction, Colo., he was the son of Duane and Rose (Voss) Watkins. The family moved to Thermopolis where Joseph attended school. Raised on a ranch, he had a special kind of love for horses. Following his graduation from Hot Springs County High School he joined the Army National Guard. After boot camp he furthered his education at Laram... Full story
Shirley Irelan, 89, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away at the Hot Springs Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 6, 2019. Shirley Claire Gillespie was born on October 8, 1929, in McCook, Neb., to Donald Alonzo and Rosa Dora Katherine (Urich) Gillespie. The family moved to Sterling, Colo., where she attended school and graduated. On May 9, 1948, she married Donald Arthur Irelan in Sterling. Together they had three daughters, Terry, Pat, and Mari. The family lived in many different areas... Full story
Peggy Louise Hoxsey, 77, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born July 1, 1942 in St. Helens, Ore., she was the daughter of George and Katherine (Johnson) Olson. Following high school, she attended business school in Portland. For most of her life she was an administrative assistant with Merrill Lynch. Peggy was also in business with her mother for 50 years with Katy's Tax Services in St. Helens. In August of 1960, she married David A. Hoxsey in St. Helens. The couple... Full story
Louis Robert West, 79, passed away suddenly at his home near Dayton, Wyo., on August 30, 2019. Lou was born March 11, 1940, to Robert Wayne and Mary Lou (née Napier) West in Denver, Colo. He and his family moved from Moorcroft, Wyo., to Dayton in 1947, establishing West Grocery and Sport Store. In addition to Dayton School, Lou attended St. John's Military School in Salina, Kan., for junior high school and Kemper Military School in Boonville, Mo., where he graduated in 1958. After a year of... Full story
Catherine "Jean" Bruner, 88, passed away suddenly at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, August 26, 2019, with her family at her side. Born June 1, 1931, in Coalinga, Calif., she was the daughter of Zachary H. and Catherine (Laxague) Smith. On September 9, 1950, she married Jack Eugene Bruner in Avenal, Calif. Jean was employed with Mountain Bell while living in California. The family moved to Thermopolis in December 1964 as Jack's job transferred him to Wyoming. Jean was employed by J.C. Penn... Full story
Linda Louise Garrelts Bredeson, 74, passed away August 26, 2019, after a short and sudden illness. Born April 22, 1945, in Casper, she moved to Thermopolis in 1955, where she was 1963 HSCHS valedictorian. Linda graduated from Colorado College in 1967 with a degree in Zoology, and moved to Minneapolis, where she met and married Tom Bredeson; they had two children, Kate and Andrew, and later divorced. She lived in Indiana and California before returning to the Twin Cities, where she lived in her... Full story
