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Robert. L. “Bob” Brown, 94, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Community Federated Church. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting.... Full story
Clifford L. Johnston, 78, of Cheyenne, formerly of Thermopolis, passed away September 7, 2020, in Cheyenne. He was born June 13, 1942, in La Harpe, Kan., to Leo and Lila Johnston. He married Connie J. Nelson on November 27, 1966, in Gering, Neb. He was a lineman for WAPA for 36 years. He was a member of VFW #1881, American Legion Post #6, and was a Scout Leader for 9 years with Troop #53. He enjoyed riding horses and Nebraska Football. He is survived by his wife, Connie Johnston of Cheyenne;... Full story
Samuel Patrick "Pat" Rich was born in Powell, Wyo., on March 17, 1972, to S.T. and June Rich and passed away September 8, 2020, preceded in death by his father. Pat is survived by his mother, June Rich, brother, Rex Rich (Patty), sisters Marcie Schultz (Al), Jenna Johnson, and Cindy Cordova (Gil) and many nieces and nephews. Patrick had a large and mischievous personality who drew people in with his smiles and his hugs. Once you met Pat, he considered you a relative, and he often decided you... Full story
Patricia Kathleen Maschke, 78, passed away on September 12, 2020 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 19at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Thermopolis. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. Bryant Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.... Full story
Sam Carl Witters passed away on Aug. 28, 2020, in Medford, Ore., surrounded by his family. Sam was born September 26, 1940, and grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., graduating from high school in 1958. He served proudly in the Air Force from 1960-1963. He made his home in Portland, Ore., where he worked for Pacific Power and Light as a claims investigator. He was an avid fisherman and loved everything outdoors. His other hobbies included hunting, golfing, sketching and painting. He is survived by his... Full story
James Richard “JR” Schrock, 73, of Redmond, Ore., passed away August 26. He was born on July 6, 1947, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Richard and Betty Schrock. JR grew up attending Casper schools and graduated from NCHS in 1965. He joined the Army shortly after graduation and served in South Viet Nam from 1966 to 1967 with the 1st Cavalry Division. During his 18 months in country he was stationed at An Khe and Vung Tau. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. He was employed by Casper Rig Company and New Hor... Full story
Carl Dell Joiner, 81, unexpectedly and peacefully passed away on Monday, Aug. 17. Carl was born in Pecos, Texas, on March 21, 1939, to Dell V. Joiner and Betty (Tiemann) Joiner. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis, Wyo., in 1959. He wed his high school sweetheart Mickey (Janice) Dvarishkis on September 1, 1959. They were married for 60 wonderful years. In their early years of marriage Carl held a few jobs before he was hired for a salesman position with Sweetheart... Full story
Janet Irene (Marley) Durkin, 84, of West Dover, Vt., and Falmouth, Mass., passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Friday, August 14. The life she had already lived, and the more she had planned to live, gave no indication of her actual age. She was quick-witted, compassionate, and a dear friend to many. She lived a life full of love, adventure, fun, and a community of friends - what she fondly referred to as "the good life." Mrs. Durkin and her husband Thomas raised four children,... Full story
Kathleen "Kay" Elizabeth Long Sanford, 92, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo, Wyo. Kay was born November 5, 1927, in Lincoln, Neb., to Frank E. and Kate Denman Long. She joined her parents and older brother, Denman Murray Long, on the Middle Fork of Crazy Woman Creek Ranch 20 miles south of Buffalo, Wyo. She received her formal education in Buffalo until at sixteen she attended St. Mary's Academy, an all-girls boarding school located in Faribault,... Full story
Deanna Christensen-Weber, 59, mother of four children, passed away on Sat., Aug. 29, 2020, after a four-year battle with cancer. Deanna was born February 4, 1961, in Casper, Wyo., to William and Hazel Christensen. Deanna loved the beach, looking for seashells with her grandkids, enjoying music and spending time with friends and family She was an Eagles member and Ladies Auxiliary President for the final two years of the Thermopolis branch. All who knew her loved her. She is survived by her... Full story
Irene Johnson, 94, passed away on May 22, 2020, just shy of her 95th birthday in the presence of her family. Irene was born August 16, 1925, in the Lucerne are to Alva and Amelia Johnson. She is survived by her sister, JoAnn (Arley) Love, nieces, Debby (Steve) McCoy, Cindy (Ray) Campbell, and Mitzi Love; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Vernie Johnson; sister, Ruby (George) Talovich; and nephew, Steve Talovich. A private memorial was held in the Big Horn Mountain... Full story
Thomas Edwin Ryan, (Big Tom to many who knew him and Papa to his grandkids) of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away, surrounded by his family, peacefully at his home of 62 years on Friday August 21, 2020. Born in Douglas, Wyo., on August 29, 1933, as the fourth child of John and Maude (Smith) Ryan. Tom started his vocation of trucking for his father John at the early age of 13. Working throughout high school for his father, Tom graduated from Douglas High School in 1952. He then attended two years at... Full story
George Douglas "Doug" Allen, 76, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence in Thermopolis after a long bout with cancer. Born February 1, 1944, in Coleman, Texas, he was one of six children of Danel and Alma (Clements) Allen. He graduated in 1962 from Tech High in Fort Worth, Texas, as an Aircraft Mechanic then joined the US Navy where he served six years as a Flight Engineer. On January 13, 1978, he married Carolynn Sue Walker in Texas. For 25 years Doug was a police offer, then... Full story
Louis "Louie" Sedmak, 62, of Casper, Wyo., unexpectedly passed away on August 17, 2020. He was born to Louis and Emilie (Kubichek) Sedmak in Conneaut, Ohio. In 1984 he married the love of his life, Kathy, and together they raised their son, Ben, and daughter, Katy. Memorable family times included time at the cabin, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, and traveling. Louie was self-employed as a general contractor for 39 years in Wyoming, as well as Colorado and Utah. He was an expert equipment operator... Full story
Jack Neil Johnson, 90, passed away on August 13, 2020, after a 30 year battle with cancer. He had been living with his eldest daughter and son-in-law in Lander, Wyo., for the past year, since the departure of his beloved wife of 68 years. Born in Eugene, Ore., to Leslie & Ella (Long) Johnson on December 13, 1929, Jack was the youngest of their three sons. In his early childhood, his family relocated to Thermopolis, Wyo., where he would attend school and graduate in 1947. Jack’s professional career began at the creamery in Worland, Wyo. In t... Full story
Laura Lee (Bungard) Dulaney, 33, passed away on March 27,2020. Laura was born January 24, 1987, in Billings, Mont., to Christine (Bungard)O'Brien. They lived in Huntley for Laura's first six months, then Christine moved Laura and her to Casper, Wyo. Laura traveled many places with her mom and brothers. They ended back in Thermopolis and then Casper where Laura met the love of her life Joshua Dulaney of 18 years. He was her true love, her best friend, her soul mate. They have two beautiful childr...
Donald Richard Carlson, 88, former resident of Thermopolis, passed away on July 31, 2020. Don was born on July 1, 1932, to Leonard and Helen (Bufe) Carlson in Des Plains, Ill. He attended Knox College before enlisting in the Navy. He served in Naval Intelligence in Washington, D.C., and Denver, Colo., during the Korean era. After being discharged from service, he returned to Knox College to finish his degree in Business Administration. He met his future wife Agathe (Gay) in 1958 when he rented...
Henry Bennett, 69, passed away on Thurs., July 23, 2020. He was born August 1, 1950, to Joe Bennett and Gusette Sallee in Marfa, Texas, and moved to Worland, Wyo. Henry joined the army in 1967 airborne Ranger training. He married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Jean Showalter, on August 17, 1968. Due to a parachute injury, Henry received an honorable medical discharge in October 1969. Henry was a jack of all trades; he worked the oil field, was a meat cutter, owner of Daylight Donut and was also owner of Henry Lee’s Smoked Ribs. He went o...
Trevor Clay Benboe, 40, of Green River, Wyo., passed away July 26, 2020. Trevor was born December 30, 1979, in Worland, Wyo., to Christopher Benboe and Sherrie Grant. Trevor attended schools in Havre, Mont., and graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1998. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany, North Carolina, and Cheyenne, Wyo. He served 11 years and completed his active duty career at F.E. Warren AFB. He continued to serve in the Wyoming Air National Guard until his term was complete. Trevor married St...
Michael C. Smith, 63, passed away on May 23, 2020, due to complications from early on-set Alzheimer's disease being diagnosed with in June of 2012. Mike was born to the late Michael L. and Yvonne (Deitchler) Smith on May 30, 1956, in Cody, Wyo. He grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., and graduated from HSCHS in 1974. He received his BS degree in Political Science with honors from the University of Utah in December of 1989. He worked in the wholesale office products industry for more than 25 years...
Douglas Raymond Thronburg, 78, of Worland, passed away Aug. 3, 2020, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was born May 4, 1942, in Thermopolis. Per Doug’s wishes private services will be held at a later date....
Robert Allen "Rob" Mills, 55, passed peacefully in his sleep on July 20, 2020, at his home in Jarrell, Texas. Rob was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on January 7, 1965, to Robert W. and Sharon (Doerr) Mills. He grew up working in his family's business, the Thermopolis Laundry and Dry Cleaners. He attended K-12 schools in Thermopolis, graduating from Hot Springs County High School with the class of 1983. During his junior year of high school, he joined the Wyoming National Guard, attending basic...
Henry Lee Bennett, 69, went to be with his Lord Jesus Thursday, July 23, 2020. A celebration of Life will be held at Powell Glad Tidings Assembly of God on August 21 at 1 p.m. with honor guard following. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Light for the Lost or Rainhorse Equine Assisted Services....
Christopher Lanson Bruckner, 51, passed away suddenly July 22, 2020. Born October 19, 1968, in Thermopolis, he was the son of Bill and Irene (Nethaway) Bruckner. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1987. On August 27, 1988, he married Terrie Heinrich (Enis) in Thermopolis. To this union was born two children. The couple later divorced. Employed as a tool pusher, he worked in oil fields throughout the United States. Chris was a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in the state of... Full story
DiAnn Butler, 72, passed away Wednesday, July 22, at her residence in Thermopolis after a bout with cancer. Born April 30, 1948, in Nebraska, she was the daughter of William "Bill" and Bonnie (Lund) Cook. She came to Wyoming as a small child and grew up in Worland. In her mid 20s she settled in Thermopolis. Employed by Big Horn Enterprise she cared for the disabled for over 50 years. A compassionate spirit, she helped the unwanted feel wanted and part of a family. A determined woman, the more... Full story
