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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
Nathan Rodney Jr. Kolar, 24, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away on September 5, 2018. Nathan was born February 2, 1994. He was the son of Kevin and Linda (Tuzicka) Kolar. He attended and graduated from Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis, Wyo. He moved to the Silver Valley with his parents in 2015 from Wyoming. Nathan was a proud uncle to his little nephew Rodney. Rodney loved spending as much time as possible with his uncle "Nay Nay". Nathan loved to laugh. One of his favorite past times... Full story
David "Peapicker" Wurtz, 75 passed away of natural causes on August 30, 2018, at his home in Golden Valley, Ariz., and has joined his friends at that racetrack in the sky. He was born February 6, 1943, to Ollie and Alice Wurtz in Parsons, Kan. The family moved to the Thermopolis, Wyo., area where he spent his childhood. At the age of 16 he found himself in Boise, Idaho, where he met and married Virgena Aldridge and raised their 2 children, Linda and David. Over the years he had various jobs and... Full story
Helen Katherine Kinsel, 86, passed away Sunday, September 9 in Casper, Wyo., where she had resided the past few years. Born June 10, 1932, in Bryan, Texas, she was the daughter of Henry and Annie (Huff) Byer. Following graduation from Bryan High School she attended Southwest Business University in Houston, Texas, in 1953 with a degree in Secretarial Science. On May 25, 1960, she married George Kinsel of Altoona, Pa. The couple later moved to Thermopolis where Helen was employed as a bookkeeper... Full story
Agnes Joe Park, 82, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at her home. She was born May 5, 1936, to William and Marie (Shriver) Urist in Mammoth, N.D. She married Marvin L. Park on Oct. 20, 1956, In Phillipsburg. She grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., where she gradated high school in 1954. She enjoyed crocheting, playing her accordion and piano, baking pies and enjoying her grandchildren and dogs. She also loved going to the mountains in Wyoming for vacations. She was a member of the First Southern... Full story
Raymond Allen “Butch” White, 83, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center after a period of declining health. Born May 15, 1935, in Thermopolis, he was one of 10 children of Jacque and Mary Agnes (Peoples) White. Following high school he worked in the oil fields until joining the U.S. Army serving from 1959-1963. On September 29, 1967, he married Shirley A. Towles in Thermopolis. Butch was employed as a plumber and later established Butch’s Plumbing. He was a member of the Elks until it’s closure... Full story
Eugene Phillip "Gene" Lambert, Jr, 71, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018, at his residence in Thermopolis, Wyo., following a period of declining health. Born August 28, 1946, in Denver, Colo., he was the son of Eugene and Gloria (Golden) Lambert. After high school he served in the US Marine Corps from 1964-1968. He served in Vietnam prior to being honorably discharged in 1968. From 1968 to 1970 he was on inactive reserve. He and his companion, Debra Gibson, were together for 17 years prior to... Full story
Raymond A. “Butch” White, 83, passed away Sunday, September 2, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center. No services are planned at this time. Mortimore Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. A complete obituary will appear in the September 12 Independent Record.... Full story
Deborah Ann (Wood) Kennedy, 60, of Worland, Wyo., passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2018, in Carey, Idaho, after a lengthy battle with inflammatory breast cancer. Deborah was born in Newcastle, Wyo., to Joseph and Marjorie (Garhart) Wood on April 9, 1958. She graduated high school in Newcastle, class of 1976. She went on to receive her degree as a cosmetologist from Black Hills Beauty College. She worked for and managed salons for a number of years until she settled in Worland, where... Full story
Danny Lee Love, 64, passed away unexpectedly August 9, 2018, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Danny was born and raised in Thermopolis, Wyo., and except for a brief stint at Reda Pump, worked as a cowboy at area ranches until settling on the LU Ranch where he was the manager. Besides his family and close friends, as a lifelong horseman and cowboy he most loved being out in the hills, whether on a good horse with his dogs or hunting. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Love;... Full story
Dennis Lee Longwell, 65, passed away August 10, 2018. Dennis was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., June 17, 1953, to Raymond & Alma (Nielsen) Longwell. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; sons, Jason (Kristen) Longwell, Josh (Holli) Longwell, Jeff (Connie) Longwell, Enoch (Heather) Hart; grandchildren, Chase Bisby, Carlie Bisby, Callie Bisby, Rylie Longwell, Jase Longwell, McCoy Longwell, Jhett Longwell, Mesa Longwell, Rebecca Donnelly, Severin Donnelly, Grady Longwell, Gabby Longwell, Allie Hart,... Full story
Donald William Schoenberger, 94, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away August 10, 2018, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. He had been a resident of Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center for the past five years. Don was born in Rolfe, Iowa, to William Schoenberger and Elizabeth (Cox) Schoenberger on November 1, 1923. He was baptized and made his 1st Communion and Confirmation at Saint Margaret's Catholic Church in Rolfe, Iowa. He moved to Balaton, Minn., in February of 1941. His... Full story
Jennifer Shires, 63, passed away July 20, 2018. She was born Aug. 30, 1954, in Florida. She loved to read and plant flowers. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Allen of Thermopolis; daughter, Roberta Nettles of Elizabeth, Colo.; sister, Kathy Najar of Thermopolis; three grandchildren, all of Colorado; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother; father; sister; and brother. Memorial services will be August 17 in Fruita, Colo.... Full story
Mari Lou Irelan, 63, of Wheatland, Wyo., died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyo. Mari was born March 10, 1955, in Sterling, Colo., to Donald A. and Shirley C. (Gillespie) Irelan. She graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Wyoming in 1991. Mari loved her nursing career that started in oncology working in Cheyenne. Her nursing career took her many places and into the hearts of many patients. She worked in home health for 16 years... Full story
Roy Arthur Romagno was born on September 18, 1947, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to parents Arthur and Helen Romagno. He attended grades 1-8 at Hamilton Dome School and 4 years of high school at Hot Springs County High School graduating in 1965. He then attended 1 year of junior college at Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyo. In 1966 Roy's father was transferred to Taft, Calif., by Empire State Oil Company. Roy finished up the summer working for Westates Petroleum Company and then drove to... Full story
John Eldon Kopp, 75, passed away at his residence July 8, 2018, in Thermopolis. Born October 18, 1942, in Powell, Wyo., the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kopp. His mother died when he was a small child. He served in the US Army following high school. John was presently a cook at Days Inn. Previously he was employed at Meadowlake Lodge and later for Reda Pump in Thermopolis. He had lived in Hot Springs County 28 years. His interests included fishing and hunting in the great outdoors. He is survived by his son, Jonathan Jones of Thermopolis.... Full story
Irene Lewis Malm and Gayle Henry Lewis will be buried at Riverside Cemetery at the McGuire family gravesite on Monday, July 30 at 11 a.m. Betty Belton Lewis will be buried at Mount View Cemetery at the Belton family gravesite in Basin on Monday, July 30 at 2 p.m. Father Galligan will conduct a short memorial service at both gravesites.... Full story
Donna Mae Emerson, 56, of Thermopolis passed away on July 11, 2018, at the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital after a 3-year long battle with cancer. Donna was born on February 7, 1962, in Bad Axe, Mich., to Theodore Jacob and Donna Mae (Poppick) Schad. She spent her early years in Michigan then moved to Independence, Kan., with her mother when she was about 8 years of age. She received her education in Independence later attending Fort Hays State University, and Independence Community... Full story
Ross Nixon Smith passed away June 20, 2018, at Casper Medical Center. He had been a resident of Showboat Assisted Living in Lander since December 2017. He was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Clyde A. and Lillian (Meg) Smith on September 12, 1956. The family moved to Rock Springs in 1973 where Ross graduated from high school in 1975. He enjoyed the outdoors and rock hunting. Ross was blessed with a daughter Kristin and two grandsons Noah and Riley of Baldwinsville, NY. He is survived by siblings,... Full story
Joe Kordonowy, 81, passed away July 6, 2018, at his home in Thermopolis, Wyo., surrounded by family. Joe was born August 23, 1936, to William and Pauline (Syminow) Kordonowy at the family farm near Fryburg, N. D. After graduation from high school he served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed touring several European countries during his service. Joe excelled at his careers as a carpenter and in the oilfield. Later, he and his wife, Alice Faye, purchased the Elk Horn Bar in Meeteetse, Wyo., where they... Full story
Edward Henry Deromedi, 86, died peacefully in his sleep at home on June 28, 2018, due to declining health. Edward was born, the youngest of 7 children, in Gebo, Wyo., to Joseph and Lena Deromedi on June 22, 1932. His mother died when he was three years old. At age seven his sister, Elizabeth Kubiak, cared for him at their farm in Winchester, Wyo. He spent his time helping out on the farm and going to school at the Winchester Country School. He then went to work for the Hanover Canal Company and Eagle Construction. At times he worked on several... Full story
Gayle Henry Lewis, 96, passed away at Olivenhain Guest Home in Encinitas, Calif., on June 25, 2018. He was born on January 25, 1922, in Wheatland, Wyo., to Frank Gayle Lewis and Margaret Irene (McGuire) Lewis. Gayle grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., and attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941, but received a deferment in order to complete his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve as a... Full story
