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Paul James Conner, 77, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. Born October 23, 1941, in Casper, Wyo., he was one of five sons of Sylvester "Bill" and Helen (Neigh) Conner. The family moved to Thermopolis where Paul began school and graduated in 1959 excelling in wrestling and also played football. In July he joined the Navy serving in San Diego, California and transferred to the reserves in 1962. For most of his life... Full story
Denyse J. Sorenson, 68, of Curtis, Neb., passed away December 9, 2018, in North Platte, Neb. She was born November 16, 1950, in Victoria, Texas, daughter of Eugene Otto Mutschler Jr. and Shirley (Barks) Mutschler. Denyse grew up in Victoria, Texas, and lived in Thermopolis, Wyo., before moving to Curtis. She worked for the City of Curtis for many years in the office. She loved cooking and gardening, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed watching college... Full story
Duard Lee Love passed away December 10, 2018, in Thermopolis at the age of 83. He was born on May 10, 1935, on the family ranch on Owl Creek in Hot Springs County to Melvin and Pearl (Osborn) Love. Duard married Valerie Jean 'Jeanie' Estes December 21, 1952, at the Worland Episcopal Church. They raised two sons, Danny and Larry, in Hot Springs County. Duard enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing with his family as well as working on and fixing up vehicles and tractors. He loved being in the... Full story
Ronald Eugene "Ron" Brown, 75, passed away suddenly December 6, 2018, in Billings, Mont. Born February 20, 1943, in Thermopolis, Wyo., he was the son of Ernest "Nate" and Bessie (Hagan) Brown. He attended school at Grass Creek and graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1961. Ron married Carla Jo Nelson August 21, 1960, in Thermopolis. They ranched from 1960-1978. During that time Ron was also a school bus driver. For the next 20 years, he was employed by Marathon Oil, retiring as... Full story
Miss Phyllis Jean Henning, 81, passed away just before dawn on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center. Phyllis was the first child born to Frank D. and Gladys (Keslar) Henning on January 24, 1937, in North Platte, Nebraska. She attended public school in North Platte and it was there she first learned the typing and short-hand skills that she would use throughout her adult life as a very efficient and trustworthy secretary. Upon her 1955 graduation from... Full story
Dorothy Grace Milek 83, passed away November 29, 2018, in Thermopolis. She was born in Thermopolis on Nov. 14, 1935, to Samuel Reese and Grace Ann (Skelton) Buchanan. She was raised on the Buchanan farm in Lucerne and the ranch on Copper Mountain. She attended schools at the Sunnyside School and high school at Hot Springs County High School, graduating in 1953. She studied home economics at the University of Wyoming and Logan, Utah. Lifelong residents of Thermopolis, she married Bob Milek on Aug... Full story
L. Christian "Chris" Vosler, 84, passed away on his birthday, Sunday, December 02, 2018, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a period of declining health. Born in Burns, Wyo., in 1934, he was one of 15 children of Floyd and Valborg (Christensen) Vosler. Chris graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Master Degree of Science in Range Management. On February 12,1955, he married Patricia I. Meyers in Cheyenne. From 1953-1958 he was a bricklayer in Cheyenne.... Full story
Stanley Melvin Cordingly, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on November 21, 2018. Stan was born August 4, 1932, in Upton, Wyo., to Vernie Arthur and Florence Mae (Adkins) Cordingly. He graduated from Upton High School in 1951. Stan served as the Captain's Yeomen during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955. On October 16, 1953, he married the love of his life, Lola Belle Dowdy, and to that union four children were born. After his military service, the couple returned to Upton... Full story
Eugene "Geno" Lewis Edkins, 93, passed away November 17, 2018, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center where he had resided the past two years. Born on Valentine's Day in 1925 in Elba, Colo., he was one of five children of Edward and Laura (Bell) Edkins. He worked with his family on the farm until entering the US Army at the age of 18. After his discharge he became a foreman on the Burlington Northern Railroad for six years. He married Dorothy Ellen Axtell in the 1940's in St.... Full story
Timothy Wayne "Tim" Anderson, 74, passed away peacefully at his Thermopolis residence Monday, November 26, 2018, after a long battle with Leukemia. Born August 28, 1944, in Merced, Calif., he was one of five children of Albert and Madell Meyers Anderson. Growing up on a dairy farm he milked over 50 cows by hand before school and after. He graduated from Merced High School and began working as a mechanic for John Roth Chevrolet. After leaving the dealership, he pursued his dream of law enforcemen... Full story
Karen Alice Gloyd, 65, passed away on October 21, 2018, in Santa Maria, Calif., after a well-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. The youngest of four siblings, Karen was born in Thermopolis on April 13, 1953, to Nina and Harold Stewart Gloyd. After losing her father at the age of 10, Karen never forgot the strength and work ethic displayed by her mother. The lessons her extended family provided in her upbringing and educational expenses would influence Karen to pay it forward to other many... Full story
Roberta Jean Leseberg, 82, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2018, in Thermopolis. She was the eldest of 2 daughters born to Robert Kier and Bonnie (Wolf) Kier in Lovell, Wyo. on January 1, 1936. She grew up in Wyoming, graduating High School in Lander. She married James Leseberg on November 28, 1953, and from this union 5 children were born. She enjoyed music, quilting, crafts, her family and good friends. She is survived by her husband Jim; daughters, Pam Leseberg and Diane (Corky) Ando; son, Neal Leseberg; sister, Sylvia; numerous... Full story
Roy Justin Shryack, 67, passed away on October 16, 2018, at Boysen State Park Head Quarters at his home in Wyoming of a sudden heart attack. He was born Oct. 27, 1951, in Worland, Wyo. Roy worked in the oil field for many years and he was also a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, panning for gold and conversing with family and friends. He is survived by his sisters, JoAnn (Joe) Jaure of Casper, and Carol (Jerry) Michel of Billings, Mont.; brother, Corky Shryack of Worland; nieces, Kalli Arriola... Full story
Lifetime resident, Charlotte Gourley, 87, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center. Born June 4, 1931, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was the daughter of Paul and Margarett (Shafer) Einer. On May 14, 1949, she married Jack Gourley in Thermopolis. Three children were born to this union. Not only a mother and housewife, she was employed as Deputy Clerk in the County Clerk's Office for 18 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Eastern Star,... Full story
Janice E Giffin passed away on February 15, 2018, peacefully at her home. She started life as the 1947 New Year's baby in Columbus, Ohio, the second daughter of Kathleen B Ham Drake and Willard E. Drake. She grew up on Fairfield Beach, Ohio. In 1965, Jan graduated from Walnut Township High School where she met and married Danny J. Giffin on January 7, 1966. She had two children Melissa E. Giffin Balstad and Danny J Giffin II. They both brought Jan much joy and happiness. Her five grandchildren... Full story
Daniel John Dombeck of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on October 9, 2018, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Dan was born on January 13, 1931, at the family farm near Bevent, Wis. Dan was the third child of Leonard and Estelle Dombeck. After graduating from Mosinee High School in 1950, Dan enlisted in the US Air Force. Dan served as an aircraft electronics technician during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1954 as an Airman First Class. After his military service, Dan returned to Wisconsin and began his lifetime career... Full story
Longtime resident, Alice Marie Stump, 87, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2018, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center. Born July 25, 1931, in Rulo, Neb., she was the daughter of John and Zelma (Spicer) Williams. She was the co-owner and business manager of R&S Well Service. Burial has taken place at Monument Hill Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held later in Thermopolis. A complete obituary will accompany that announcement. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family... Full story
Kurt Anthony Herrington, 33, passed away on October 1, 2018. He was born on June 26, 1985, in Susanville, Calif., to Matt and Rosemarie (Rose) Herrington. Kurt loved everything about life. He was a very dedicated father along with being a loyal delivery driver for 13 years. He was currently employed with Custom Delivery (8 years) and prior was a delivery driver for Big Sky Express of Billings (5 years). Kurt made many friendships along his routes he drove daily. Many customers would call the... Full story
Mary Pauline Wills passed away on September 15, 2018, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born December 7, 1947, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Mary grew up on the Kirby Creek Ranch near Thermopolis. Her mother, Rose Marie Berg Wills, and father, Charles Michael Wills, worked on the sheep ranch, which was owned by Dave and JoAnn Jones. Mary's ranch family in Thermopolis remained an important part of her life. Mary moved to Pinedale to begin her teaching career at the... Full story
Betty Jean Miller, 89, of Littleton, Colo. passed away on September 23, 2018. Betty enjoyed gardening and collecting and was loved by all. She is survived by her sister, Helen Allinder; children, Steve Miller, Cheryl Fendrick and Lori Miller; and several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband Norman “Bud” Miller, parents Tom and Ethel Thronburg, brother Leslie Thronburg, and children Meredith, Marvin and Robert Miller and Connie Griffis. Tributes can be made to Max... Full story
Gerald Warren "Jerry" Hilbird, 78, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a period of ill health. Born November 27, 1939, in North Bend, Neb., he was one of four children of Edward and Pauline (Ehrich) Hilbird. In the early 1940's, the family moved to Wyoming where Jerry graduated from Rock River High School in 1959. For two years he attended the University of Wyoming then served in the US Navy four years. Most of his life was spent... Full story
Anne Marie Rudman, 89, passed away September 23, 2018, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, Wyo. She was born July 25, 1929, in Czechoslovakia. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Franz. She spent 20 years in Wyoming, with 8 years at the Wyoming Pioneer Home and t10 years at Worland Healthcare. She was an excellent homemaker including cooking and sewing. Anne was of the Catholic faith. Anne is survived by her daughters, Yvonne Rudman of Montana and Donna Rudman of Prescott, Ariz.; grandchildren, Katie Bash and Garrett... Full story
Martha Jean (Logan) Bunn, 86, passed away September 13, 2018. She was born November 12, 1931, in McFadden, Wyo., to Louis Claud "L.C." and Marilla Blanche (Kennedy) Logan. She graduated from McFadden High School in 1949 with her future husband, Robert Francis Bunn, where they made up 2/3 of the graduating class. The couple married on May 27, 1951, in Laramie, Wyo. The couple ranched in the Dutton Creek area southwest of McFadden for many years before they started their adventure of lining in... Full story
Former Thermopolis resident, Ruth C. Mathews, 91, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Riverton, Wyo., after a period of declining health. Born August 6, 1927, in Berthoud, Colo., she was one of 15 children of Christian "Chris" and Catherine (Braun) Hill. On March 9, 1947, she married Melvin Hamilton "Mel" Mathews in Torrington, Wyo. To this union was born five children. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 1972 where Ruth was employed with Wyoming Gas for many years and various other... Full story
Alfred Leroy Bonar passed away August 31, 2018, in Rapid City, S.D., from complications from a stroke. Alfred was born May 7, 1959, in Riverton, Wyo. He was raised in Kemmerer, Wyo., and graduated from Sheridan, Wyo. Al approached everything he did with purpose, whether it was working, driving, or partying. Baja Bonar was his nickname. He worked many years in the oil field, as a mill right, and finally as a welder specializing in fabrication. Some would say he was a jack of all trades. The... Full story
