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Christopher Hamlin, 37, of Thermopolis passed away on Friday, July 5 at his home. Chris was born August 14, 1981 in Rawlins, Wyo., to Mike and Geneva Hamlin (Kobielusz). Mike introduced Chris to the outdoors very early in life taking him on hunting and fishing trips as an infant. Unfortunately, Mike’s life was cut short and died when Chris was two years old. Geneva remarried in 1986 to Jim Kobielusz and he became Chris’s father and most important male role model. Jim passed away from cancer in 1997 and Chris began to struggle with life and lov... Full story
Darrell Duane Petty, 93, of Newcastle, Wyo., passed away Saturday, July 6,2019, at VA Hospital in Sheridan, Wyo. Darrell was born May 27,1926, at Platte, S.D.; to the family of Mary Isabella Butts and Joseph Petty. Darrell was the fourth child of seven born to this family. Darrell served in the Army infantry during WWII, receiving the Bronze star, Purple Heart, and numerous Commendations for his service. Darrell was an avid gun enthusiast; belonging to Sportsman Guns clubs in Newcastle and... Full story
Danette Stone, 66, of Riverton passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at her home after a lengthy illness. Danette Oldershaw was born on February 13, 1953, in Fresno, Calif., to Kenneth Phillip and Joyce Anita (Swinnock) Oldershaw. She grew up in Clovis, Calif., and graduated from Clovis High School with the class of 1971. After graduation she moved to Bakersfield, Calif., and began working at Kern Medical Center in 1973. In 1979 she moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where she lived until moving to... Full story
Margaret (Peggy) Johanna Talbott, 80, passed away in Billings, Mont., on June 9, 2019, with family by her side. She was born in Greybull, Wyo., on October 4, 1938, to Edward Everett Talbott and Inez Margaret Alderdice Talbott. She grew up in Elk Basin and Powell, Wyo. Margaret was a client of Big Horn Enterprises and lived in their Thermopolis, Wyo., group home since January, 1980. She was outgoing and kind hearted. She easily made friends and liked to visit with people when she was out and about in Thermopolis. Margaret enjoyed bowling,... Full story
Lyle, "Bud" Sherman passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1934, to Natalie (Haynes) and Gene Sherman in Gebo, Wyo. While in his youth, the family moved around working in the Texaco oil fields. Following graduation from Cutbank, Montana High School, he enlisted in the Navy from 1953-1957. After his honorable discharge, Bud was traveling home to Montana from visiting family on Black Mountain. He noticed an ad looking for a plumber for Roberts Plumbing &... Full story
Peter "Pete" Galovich, 92, of Rancho Palos Verdes, Califor- nia passed away the evening of June 8th, 2019 surrounded by his four children. Pete was born on November 19th, 1926 in the Wyoming mining community of Poposia to Mane "Mike" and Boja (Rada- kovich) Galovich. He and his family moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming when he was three and remained there through his youth. Pete fondly shared stories of his childhood and spoke proudly of his parents, sisters, and brothers. Life could often be... Full story
Sallie Easley Wesaw, 84, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away at home on Tuesday May 28, 2019, from cancer of the kidney. Sallie was born December 19, 1934, in Blacksburg, Va., where she lived with her family through high school. She attended Shorter College in Rome, Ga., where she earned her Bachelor's Degree and later received her Master's Degree in Art History at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where she lived with her husband and three children. She moved to Ft Washakie, Wyo., in 19... Full story
Katherine Perry Cook, 87, passed away Friday, June 6, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis, Wyo., following a short illness. Born February 26, 1932, in Denver, Colo.,, she was the daughter of Walter Earnest and Katherine (Geisick) Perry. She attended Colorado Women’s College, Denver University, University of Colorado, and Colorado State University obtaining a Master’s degree in journalism. After working for several newspapers, for a time she taught journalism and English in the Denver Public School system. Following the... Full story
Carrie Shaffer, 73, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. She was able to remain at her home in Foxfield, Colo., and was surrounded and lovingly attended to by her family. Born Carolyn Lou Andrews to Howard L and Dorothy Kathryn (Jordon) on May 17, 1946, in Springfield, Ill., Carrie spent her entire childhood in the same home, walking to elementary school and eventually graduating from Lanphier High School in 1964. After attending college for two years and working for Bell Telephone, she traveled west in the summer of 1968 and there met the... Full story
Pete Galovich passed away in California. Graveside services will be at Riverside Cemetery, Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m.... Full story
Margaret Esther (Peg) Johnson of Elk Mountain and Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away May 23, 2019, at Hot Springs Memorial Hospital. Peg was born September 5, 1937, in Greeley, Colo., to Gordon and Tony Richardson of Elk Mountain, Wyo. She married Robert John (Bob) Johnson on December 27, 1957. Peg is survived by her husband, Bob; daughter, Jody (Steve); sons, John (Reese) and Jerry (Patty); eleven grandchildren, Cynthia (Jake), Shae (Carla), Katie (Zack), Shannon, Lily (Armando), Steven (Jami),... Full story
Sallie Wesaw, 84, passed away at her residence in Thermopolis, May 28, 2019. A complete obituary will be published at a later date in the Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Annette Renee Arey, 39, passed away suddenly May 20, 2019, as the result of an auto accident. Born October 16, 1979, in Grass Valley, Calif., she is the daughter of Ray and Jocelyne (Bonnand) Arey. She grew up in Grass Valley on five acres raising animals for 4-H. Showing her animals, rabbits, swine or steer at fair were always special times for her. The family moved to Thermopolis in 1995 where Annette graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1998. She acquired a Bachelor's Degree in... Full story
Marlen Aline Harrington, 94, passed away on her birthday, May 23, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born in Louisville, Ky., she was the daughter of John L. and Carrie (Mason) Bernd and was known by her middle name, Aline. In October, 1943 she married John R. Harrington in Louisville. Mr. Harrington died in 1999. Aline moved to Cheyenne to be with her grandchildren, and then came to Thermopolis, Wyo. living at the Wyoming Pioneer home the past year. A homemaker, she... Full story
Frances Ann (Riecken) Johnson passed away on May 17, 2019. When she passed from this world, she was staying at the home of her eldest daughter and son-in-law (Lori and Jerry Sweeney) in Douglas, Wyo. She spent 88 years on this earth before a stroke on April 28 left her in a severely weakened state. Born July 7, 1930, in Grass Creek, Wyo., to Cornelius and Vera (Miller) Riecken, Fran grew up among the sagebrush and oil fields. When her parents divorced, she moved with her mother to Bremerton, Wash., where she graduated from high school in 1948.... Full story
Shirley Jean Snyder, 77, of Greybull, Wyo., passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. Born July 25, 1941, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was the daughter of Alba and Dorothy (Skinner) Wood. She grew up in Thermopolis and Lucerne. On December 14, 1956, she married William Roy (Bill) Enis and this union brought forth four children, Gary, Debbie, Patty Jo and Mical. The couple later divorced. She married Lee B. Snyder, November 12, 1989, and became a mother to Lee's boys, Mike, Mitch and Mark Snyder. Shirley... Full story
Memorial services for Annette Renee Arey, 39, will be Tuesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at Mortimore Funeral Home. The Reverend Joe Galligan of Holy Trinity Church will officiate. Arey died suddenly May 20, 2019, as the result of an auto accident. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Dr. Howard Todd Willson, 84, passed away peacefully May 8, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born December 3, 1934, in Spring Lake, Fla., he was the son of Edwin C. and Blanche H. (Downs) Willson. The son of a preacher, Howard's early years were shaped by the depression and WWII which saw his father enlist as a Chaplain in the Army. Howard attended the Florida State University, then joined the Air Force as a commissioned officer and became a father as well. After his... Full story
Gail (Ivie) Snooks, 64 years old, passed away on April 30, 2019, with her loving husband by her side. Her husband was her biggest love and enjoyed doing anything and everything with him. Gail was born June 25, 1954, in Provo, Utah, to Shirley May (McDonald) and Carlyle B. Ivie. Gail was the 4th of seven children. She grew up in Rawlins, Wyo., and moved to Thermopolis in 1969. Gail met her future husband in 1970 at the A&W in Thermopolis and they were married April 25, 1972. She graduated from... Full story
Gertrude E. "Trudy" Olson, 86, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Basin, Wyo. Firstborn of Walter and Mildred (Peavler) Lowe, Trudy was born October 28, 1932, in Deaver, Wyo. In 1951 she married William "Bud" Vazanko and to this union two daughters were born. The couple later divorced. In 1970 she married Carl Olson in Waukesha, Wis. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 1981 where Trudy was employed as a Respiratory Therapist at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Retiring in 1990, she worked... Full story
Raymond William "Monk" DeVries Jr. passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at Riverstone Hospice in Billings, Mont. Born November 27, 1967, in Cody, Wyo., he was one of three children of Raymond Sr. and Cynthia (Everett) DeVries. In 1971 the family moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where Monk attended school, graduating in 1986. He attended Casper College graduating with a Diesel Mechanic certificate. His love for the trucking industry brought him back to Thermopolis where he worked in the family owned R&C... Full story
Sharon Marie Hansen Stender, age 71, of Colfax Wis., passed away on May 1, 2019, after a 12-year battle with cancer. Born in Henry, S.D., to Harold and Jeanette Hansen, Sharon was destined to be a educator and a lifelong learner. Sharon began her education journey as the top student in her elementary class of one. Fearing no challenge, Sharon went on to become valedictorian of her graduating class at Henry High School in 1965. Sharon completed her Undergraduate work at Northern State University... Full story
Dr. Robert Rogers Kelso, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Born September 10, 1931, in Rock Springs, Wyo., Dr. Robert Rogers Kelso, grew up in Wyoming and spent the better part of his life in the state. He attended Whitman University in Walla Walla, Wash., for his Bachelor's degree, completed in 1953. He returned to Wyoming as a social worker in Uinta County and it was during this time that he met Janine Hoagland, whom he married in 1965. Bob and Janine moved to Laramie where he... Full story
James "Jim" Buckner, 63, of Wink, Texas, passed on April 22, 2019, after a short illness with cancer. Jim was born September 25, 1955, to Jimmy and Lola Buckner in Hyannis, Neb. He loved his family, the rodeo, driving trucks, his dogs and most of all God. He is survived by his wife, Pam Buckner of Wink, Texas; son, Dirk (Cassie) Buckner of Paducah, Texas; granddaughters, Ava and Alivia; step-son, Shaun Powell of Amarillo, Texas; step-daughter, Brandy (Delbert) Ellis of Wink, Texas; grandsons,... Full story
Kathleen Dolores "Kathy" Ketcham, 88, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at South Big Horn County Hospital after a short illness. Born February 11, 1931, in Sheridan, Wyo., she was the daughter of Fred and Neta (Tulp) Sperl. After graduation from Ranchester High School she married Darrell Ketcham July 23, 1949, in Hardin, Mont. Living in San Diego, Calif., while her husband was stationed in the Navy, the couple returned to Wyoming living in several communities while her husband was with the... Full story
