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Douglas John "Doug" Saley, 79, passed away January 27, 2021, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis after a period of failing health. Born August 25, 1941, in LaCrosse, Wis., he was the son of Edward and Jacqueline (Jungwirth) Saley. Doug was a Cable TV Tech, working 26 years for Bresnan, and known throughout the region of Wyoming when he moved to Thermopolis in the 1980s. On December 12, 1999, he married Laura G. King in Thermopolis. Doug enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, assembling wooden puzzles and... Full story
Joyce M. Dierks, 90, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. Graveside services will be held in the late Spring.... Full story
Donald Gene "Don" Deitchler, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 28, 2021, at his home in Thermopolis. Born February 21, 1938, in Rock Springs, Wyo., he was the son of Leo Henry and Norma Dell (Lee) Deitchler. The family moved to Thermopolis in 1947, moved to Kirby where Don attended seventh and eighth grades, then returned to Thermopolis where Don graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1957. On June 1, 1958 he married Verna Jean Turnell in Thermopolis. In 1962 they bought Polka Dot... Full story
Linda Louise Lundvall, 74, of Gillette, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, of natural causes at her home. She was born December 8, 1946, to Harland "SI" and Janet Adeline Fish. Linda moved to Gillette in 2013, to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Linda was passionate about sewing and making beautiful baby books and wedding albums. She was a dedicated mom to all of her children. Family came first and was above all else to Linda, a value she instilled in all around her. The hole... Full story
Mayva (May) Simone Marie McCumber, 96, passed away, January 18, 2021. May was born September 14, 1924, in Noumea, New Caledonia, South Pacific, to Julien Flejo and Emilie Gadoffre Flejo. After graduating from Catholic school, May worked at a department store. She met her future husband, Arthur Dare McCumber, when he was stationed in Noumea with the U.S. Army. They corresponded for a year before he asked her to marry. They were married February 22, 1947 in Rock Springs, Wyo. To this union three...
Lawrence "Larry" Douglas Gureski, 81, passed away at his residence in Shoshoni, Wyo., on January 20, 2021. Born February 24, 1939, on the family farm in Pickerel, Wis., he was on one of six children of Anthony and Ann (Nazda) Gureski. On December 22, 1959, Larry married Donna Mae Apland in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The couple raised their three sons living throughout the areas of Thermopolis, Shoshoni and settling in Cody in 1979. For most of his life, Larry was in the lumber/timber industry and was...
Graveside services for Nellie Arnett Corley, 92, will be Saturday, January 30 at 10 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Corley died Monday, January 25 at her residence in Hot Springs County....
Eloise Turnbaugh passed away January 25, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Graveside services are pending for Monday, Feb. 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery....
Edward "Ed" Patrick Moriarity died of pancreatic cancer on Monday January 4, 2021 in Missoula, Mont., at the age of 79. He was surrounded by family including children and grandchildren when he passed. Ed was born in Butte, Mont., on August 21, 1941, to Edward Joseph and Helen "Hellie" Moriarity. He was the first of four children who remained close throughout their lives. Growing up in Butte in the "Dublin Gulch" neighborhood, he learned the importance of family, community, hard work, and to... Full story
Maude Colleen Rhodes, 79, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on January 9, 2021, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Colleen was born December 3, 1941, to Clifford and Edna (Ready) Dockery. She was the 4th of 5 children and grew up on Owl Creek, near Thermopolis. She attended Hot Springs County schools and met future husband Frank J. Rhodes in high school. Colleen and Frank were married August 30, 1959, and moved to Frank's family ranch on Cottonwood near Hamilton Dome. Colleen enjoyed the ranch life at the... Full story
Elizabeth Jean "Beth" Stehlin, 76, passed away at her home in Thermopolis, early Friday, January 15, 2021, after a time of failing health. Stillwater Hospice tended to her needs during her illness. Born August 27, 1944, in Turell, Ark., she was the daughter of Manchester and Ruth (Berger) Walker. On November 7, 1962, she married Robert J. Stehlin, Jr in University City, Mo. The couple moved to West Chicago, Ill., where they lived for over 30 years before coming to Thermopolis in 2007. For much... Full story
Mayva S. McCumber, 96, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness. Services are pending. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family.... Full story
Ralph Semer Wilson, 74, returned to his heavenly home on January 9, 2021, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Ralph was born to the late Ralph Sr. and Lucette Wilson and grew up in Westminster, Colo. He graduated from Iber C Ranum High School in 1965 followed by one year in Community College in Colorado. He joined the Army in 1966 and was part of the HHC 2nd D Battalion 9th... Full story
Philip Dee Simonson, 71, passed away on December 29, 2020, at 7:15 a.m., the result of a respiratory infection, in Ogden, Utah. Philip was born February 7, 1949, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Philip Oscar Simonson and Amelia Fern McNeely Simonson. Philip attended elementary school in Thermopolis and Riverton, Wyo. The family moved to Palmdale, Calif., in 1963, where Mr. Simonson worked for the Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center as a Radar Technician. Philip graduated from high school in... Full story
Robert Millard "Rob" Myers, 71, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont., after a long siege of kidney disease and also COVID. Born February 12, 1949, in Thermopolis, Wyo., he was one of two children of Earl and Cleta Glendean (Upton) Myers. Following high school, he attended the University of Wyoming where he graduated with a degree in Radio Broadcasting. He began working for the Wyoming Department of Transportation and later became an investigator... Full story
Former resident, Carol Peterson-Spitler, 87, passed away at her home in Powell, WYyo. Saturday, January 9, 2021, after a recent illness. Born July 28, 1933, in Greybull, Wyo., she was one of four children of Chuck and Ardella (Robison) Negro. In 1953 she married John R. Peterson in Lovell, Wyo. To this union was born two children, Richard and Tracy. The couple moved to Thermopolis in the 1960's where Carol was employed by IGA, JC Penny and H.S. County School District #1. John died in 1993. In... Full story
Thermopolis resident, James Vandervort Leseberg, 85, passed away January 10, 2021, at his home. Born January 29, 1935, in Lander, he was one of five children born to Roy and Myrtle (Vandervort) Leseberg. He attended school in Lander. For most of his life, James was a machinist and welder until retirement. On November 28, 1953, he married Roberta J. “Bobbi” Kier. Five children were born to this union. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 2008. A member of St. Francis Catholic Church he was an active member of Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed woo... Full story
Joan Winafred Worley, 87, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Born October 11, 1933 in Chicago, Ill., she was one of three children of Christian and Elsie (Mayo) Hanson. She married Hubert Worley January 17, 1952 in Chicago. Joan was employed as a baker at Jewel/Dominics and later as a receptionist at Litell Machinery. The couple moved to Thermopolis in the late 90's. A life-long roller derby fan, she enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles and loved to shop.... Full story
Marvin Dee Bernard, 51, of Cheyenne, Wyo., passed away in Laramie, Wyo., on December 24, 2020. Marvin was born to Marilou and Marvin Bernard on April 24, 1969, in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was an over the road truck driver, a job he took great pride in. He loved his kids, the Broncos, and the Wyoming Cowboys. He is survived by his children, Myra, Micah, Dean, Molly Dee, Maitlan, Madison, and Sadie; wife, Crystal; siblings, Cindy, Mike, Greg, and Sean; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is... Full story
Robert “Bob” Ray Aden II, 74, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020, in Riverton at Health for Help Hospice in Wyoming from lung cancer. Bob was born to Robert Ray Aden and Gladys Witten on September 7, 1946, in Salina Kan. He served in the United Stated Air Force, receiving an honorable discharge. Bob enjoyed going to a cabin in Idaho Springs, Colo., with family and friends and spending time with his friend Gary and his family in Thermopolis. He was a Thermopolis resident for the last 18 years of his life. Bob was survived by his chi... Full story
Millison “Millie” Dee Grana, 87, passed away on January 4, 2021, at the Thermopolis Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. Millison was born on February 21, 1933, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Floyd W. and Clara (Steffy) Hurt. Millie met her husband Nicklas while working at G.E. in Savanna, Ill. They were married on March 1, 1952. As their family started to grow, Millie stayed home to raise her children. After Nicklas passed away, she became a custodian for the Clark County School District in southern Nevada. Millie loved crafting with her daughters and... Full story
James David Goodman was born on October 20,1998, in Socorro, N. M., to Shawn Sr and Melissa Goodman. He tragically passed away in his home on December 18, 2020. He was a sweet, kindhearted young man, who loved his family with all of his heart. He met his high school sweetheart and his soulmate Destanee Peters in Thermopolis, Wyo., they were together for 7 years. In 2018 they had a beautiful baby boy together, Jaxson James Goodman. James loved hunting, fishing and camping, anything outdoors, He...
Melvin Lee "Mel" Slack, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24, 2020, at his home in Thermopolis, Wyo. One of four children, he was born November 12, 1930, in Louisville, Ky., the son of Ezra and Bethel (Hatfield) Slack. The family moved to Fredericksburg, Ind., where Mel attended school. He joined the US Navy with Basic Training in the Great Lakes and spent 20 years on destroyers and submarines. Plank owner on the SSBN Woodrow Wilson and SSBN Mariano G. Vallejo, Mel retired in 1968....
Rose Emma Watkins, 82, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her residence in Hot Springs County after a bout with cancer. Born June 25, 1938, in Grand Junction, Colo., she was one of five children of Edward and Ruth (Michels) Voss. After high school she attended Mesa College earning an Associate Degree in Business Administration. On March 20, 1960, she married Duane W. Watkins in Grand Junction. The couple moved to Laramie, Wyo., in 1964 and to Thermopolis in the early 70s where Rose was ac...
Ward (Bud) Stephen Ross, Jr. passed away on December 18, 2020, at the age of 81. Bud was born in Powell, Wyo., (before Cody had a hospital) to Ward & Loretto Ross. He was the youngest of his four siblings. He grew up on his family ranch in Cody, Wyo., where he was able to experience gathering wild horses from McCullough Peaks with his brothers. Later, alongside his lifelong friend, Ronnie Gambill, he took up trapping bobcats with his dogs and finding artifacts. In the 40's, at a young age, he... Full story
