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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
Willard Burton Allred, 78, passed away on July 2, 2018, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born on September 11, 1939, in Worland to Golden and Clara (Stanley) Allred. He spent his early years in Worland and Ten Sleep graduating from Ten Sleep High School in 1958. During his high school years, he began working for the Wyoming game and Fish at the Fish Hatchery. He helped maintain the grounds and take care of the fish. After graduation, he drove the distribution truck around the... Full story
Glenn Crofutt, 86, passed away July 5, 2018, at the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis, Wyo., following a period of declining health. Born January 27, 1932, in Niobrara County, Wyo., he was the son of Charles and Edith (Lineback) Crofutt. Glenn's parents and a sister died in a fire in 1938 leaving Glenn and his remaining seven siblings to be raised by their oldest sister, Mildred. Glenn graduated from Niobrara High School and eventually owned and operated his own ranch. In 1951... Full story
Shirley Mae Hassheider, 83, passed away suddenly July 4, 2018, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1935 in Thermopolis, she was the daughter of George and Helen (Adamson) Scholz. Shirley was a Board member of Child Evangelism Fellowship and loved to support and help missionaries. She was on a Missions Committee and taught Sunday school at First Baptist Church. Shirley also enjoyed any kind of puzzle, reading, playing with her dogs, gardening and spending time with family,... Full story
Willard Burton Allred, 78, passed away on July 2, 2018, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born on September 11, 1939, in Worland to Golden and Clara (Stanley) Allred. He spent his early years in Worland and Ten Sleep graduating from Ten Sleep High School in 1958. During his high school years, he began working for the Wyoming game and Fish at the Fish Hatchery. He helped maintain the grounds and take care of the fish. After graduation, he drove the distribution truck around the... Full story
Walter William "Bill" Martin, 89, of Thayne, Wyo., passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 17, 2018. Bill was born in Laramie, Wyo., on February 18, 1929, to Leotha and Walter Martin. He attended grade school in Laramie and moved to Cody, graduating from Cody High School in 1948. He excelled in athletics – football, wrestling, and track. He was all state in football and a two time state champion wrestler. He attended the University of Wyoming on a wrestling scholarship, graduating in 1953 wi... Full story
Mary Margaret Drake, 94, of Story City, Iowa, passed away June 25, 2018, at Bethany Manor in Story City. Mary was born June 12, 1924, to Paul and Eleanor Louise (McDonald) Weatherby in Sioux City, Iowa. She married Lawrence Drake on September 24, 1947. He died December 20, 1990. Mary attended Morningside College in Sioux City and received her Master's degree from at Drake University in Des Moines. Mary taught special education at Denison, Iowa and then at Big Horn Basin Children's Center in... Full story
Robert Roxey Wiles, 79, passed away at his residence in Thermopolis, Wyo., June 20, 2018, following a period of declining health. Born February 18, 1939, in Ionia, Mich., he was one of six children of Elmer and Nina (Montgomery) Wiles. Following school he was employed with two junkyards hauling junk cars. He then established his own truck hauling business. In 1965 he married Judy Durfey in Ionia, Mich. The couple and their family moved to Laramie, Wyo., in 1975, where he was employed by C&M... Full story
Dorothy Carol DeNeal, 79, passed away June 14, 2018, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Thermopolis, Wyo., surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 12, 1938, in Butte, Mont., to Bernard Smith and Mytle Cox. She will be remembered for her kindness, charm and Irish attitude.... Full story
