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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
Jane D. Bonine, 79, of Roundup, Mont., passed away on August 29, 2019. She was born November 3, 1939, in Three Forks, Mont., to James and Alma Donahue. She and her husband Richard spent most of their life in Miles City, Mont., where they raised their 13 children. Jane is survived by her children and their families; two siblings; extended family; and friends. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on September 5, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 120 N. Montana, Miles City, MT. Burial will follow... Full story
Ervin Leroy “Pee Wee” Toney, 82, longtime resident of Thermopolis, passed away August 20, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Casper. Pee Wee was born October 18, 1936, to Earl and Liza Faye Toney in Copan, Okla. He married Wilma Jaynette (Jan) Burkart in a double ceremony with friends, Lester and Judy Slaughter, in Nowata, Okla. They moved their family to Thermopolis in 1968, when he transferred with TRW Reda Pump as the shop foreman. He worked for TRW for 33 years. When they closed the shop, he went to work in the State Park as the Bath House... Full story
Hope Angel Paxton, 32, of Flint, Mich., passed away on Sat., Aug. 24, 2019. Hope was born in Flint on Sept. 5, 1986, the daughter of Dean and Michelle (Randt) Paxton. In August of 2012 she married Nathan Garner. He passed away on September 29, 2013. Hope was a devoted wife. She was compassionate, loving and cared for all children. Hope was a friend to all and had a strong connection with family. She loved music. Hope was very open and big hearted and had a tremendous sense of humor. Hope was a true empath. She lived on the brink of screaming... Full story
Craig Allen George passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. Craig was born in 1952, in Rock Springs, Wyo. As he traveled west, he impacted many hearts leaving his mark along the way. He moved to California in the 80’s where he started a family and had three children. In 1999 he met and eventually married his soul mate, Lori. Craig grew up working at George’s Ford Center, which his father owned. In the early 90’s, after moving to California, he spent 5 years working at Doug Veerkamp General Engineering as a heavy... Full story
Catherine “Jean” Bruner, 88, died suddenly at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, Monday, August 26, 2019. A full obituary will run in the September 5 Independent Record.... Full story
Marjorie Mae Messenger, 94, of Thermopolis, passed away August 17, 2019, with her family at her side. Born in Rushville, Neb., October 7, 1924, she was the daughter of Scott and Lorna (Christine) Brown. She married Wayne Messenger in 1944 in Rushville. The couple moved to Cody, Wyo., in 1946 where they raised their four children. Margie had a servant heart. She was active in many organizations including P.E.O. Chapter D Cody, Eastern Star, Job's Daughters, the Presbyterian Church, and for 25... Full story
Misti Hayes-Cameron,57, passed away on August 8, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Misti was born on January 28, 1962, to the late Vince and Peggy Jo Hayes. Misti was born and raised in Thermopolis, Wyo. Misti grew up on the family ranch where the days were filled with family and animals. Misti graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1980 where she was active in sports and rodeo. After graduating, Misti joined the Army National Guard where she served proudly as a flight medic. She... Full story
Elsie Emma McMichael, 92, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness. She had been a resident of Wyoming Pioneer Home the past seven years. Born May 26, 1927, in McLaughlin, S. D., her mother died at birth and her father was Mr. Wagner. An ambitious woman, she owned and operated the B & B Restaurant in Isabelle, S.D., for 20 years. Moving to Thermopolis, Wyo., in 1970 she purchased and operated the Owl Bar for 20 years. Thereafter she enjoyed being a Foster G... Full story
Patrick Robert Harvey, 55, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at his home in Wasilla, Alaska. Pat was born in Billings, Mont., and attended elementary school in Thermopolis, Lander and Jackson. In 1977 Pat and his family moved to Sheridan where he attended junior high and graduated from high school. Pat also attended Sheridan College. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. A perfect day for Pat was deep sea fishing with his wife Carrie on their boat.... Full story
John Melvin (J.M.) Shafer, 75, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. He was born Feb. 21, 1944, to Melvin and Bernice (Shaffer) Shafer in Worland, Wyo. He was the youngest, and only boy, of six children & raised on a small dairy farm north of Thermopolis, Wyo. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis, WY in 1962. He attended Casper Jr. College and The University of Wyoming where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1966. While attending... Full story
Longtime Thermopolis resident, Mary King, 92, passed away in Billings, Mont., Thursday, July 25, 2019. She resided at her home in Thermopolis until a few days before her death. Born September 30,1926, in the small coal mining town of Kleenburn, Wyo., she was the daughter of John and Anna (Wagner) Bury. Later, her family moved across the Big Horns to Kirby, then to Thermopolis in 1933. Mary graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1944 and soon after went to work at the First National... Full story
Beverly Mentch, 91, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. She was presently residing at the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Born February 25, 1928, in Casper, Wyo., she was the daughter of Arthur "Bill' and Ruby (McQueen) Buckle. In 1946, she married Delmer H. Mentch in Thermopolis. The couple was employed by Grant's Grocery for 20 years. They then owned and operated the Icebox Grocery and in 1976, Daylight Donut for 18 years, selling the business in 19... Full story
Mary Katherine Averill passed away Sun., July 28, 2019, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was a mother and great wife. She loved being with her grandchildren, camping, gardening and traveling. Services are planned for a later date.... Full story
Paul Edward Lorenzen passed away Fri., July 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont. Services will be held on Thurs., Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Lower Terraces in Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis. A light lunch will be served.... Full story
Mary Bury King, 92, passed away July 25, 2019. Memorial Mass will be Saturday, August 10 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Church in Thermopolis. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
John Novakovich, 74, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born in Rock Springs, Wyo., on April 16, 1945, he was the son of Ted and Stella (Legocki) Novakovich, Sr. In 1965 he married Virginia “Ginger” Norskog and to this union was born three children. The couple later divorced. John was employed with his dad at Conoco Brite Spot gas station for over 40 years. He enjoyed golf, sports and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Stella; daughters, Angela Starcevich, Krist’l (Tom) Carcellar and Loranna (Robert) Michaels; three... Full story
Mark Owen Martens, 82, passed away on Mon., June 24, 2019, at his home with his wife of 42 years by his side. Mark was born on Sept. 22, 1936, in Cheyenne, Wyo., to Julius O. and Dorothy Marie Martens. Mark grew up in Cheyenne and graduated from Cheyenne High School with the class of 1955. Following high school Mark worked in several different situations including a service station in Cheyenne, U.S. Steel Corporation in Pueblo Colo., and as an oilfield pipe hauler in New Mexico. In 1959 Mark married Joyce Faber and together they raised three... Full story
