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Robert “Bob” George Hatfield, 90, passed away on Oct. 18, 2017, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, following the effects of a fall at his home. Bob was born on Jan. 13, 1927, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to William and Cora Hatfield. After graduating from Thermopolis High School in 1945, he promptly served in the Army in World War II and in South Korea until 1947. Then he attended college in Bozeman and Laramie, Wyo., studying agronomy, and playing NCAA basketball and billiards. His career path led him into teaching elementary students at Pet... Full story
John A. Steinle, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 22, 1930, to Fred and Mildred (Parkhurst) Steinle. He resided in Mills and Bill, Wyo., and attended school in Casper, graduating from Natrona County High School in 1949 and Caper College in 1951. John joined the Marine Corp, assigned to First Marine Air Wing and served in Korea. He was discharged in 1953. He then worked in various oil fields and Platte Pipeline for several years. He ranched in Bates Hole and Alcova area from... Full story
Alice Marie Saultz, 92, passed away October 21, 2017, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center where she had resided since 2008. Born September 26, 1925, in Oklahoma City, Okla., she was the daughter of Floyd and Lillie (Weems) Bryson. On November 11, 1942, she married Jack W. Saultz in Seminole, Okla. In the mid 40s they moved to Wyoming where they raised their daughters. Later, they lived in New Mexico, Cairo, Egypt, and upon Mr. Saultz’s retirement, returned to Thermopolis. Alice was a bank teller for many years. She was a m... Full story
Bessie Dowdy, 93, passed away October 3, 2017, at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Bessie Narcissa was born to Vern and Grace (Peckham) Hagans on May 10, 1924, in Lander, Wyo. In 1938, the family moved to Fort Lupton, Colo., where she graduated high school in May of 1942. Bessie married Nathan Brown and moved to Grass Creek, Wyo. Two children, Ron and Shirley, were born to this union. The couple later divorced. Bessie moved to Colorado and reestablished a childhood friendship with... Full story
Mary Jean Waldorf, 94, passed away October 3, 2017, at Wyoming Hospice Center in Casper, Wyo., surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 4, 1923, in Basin, Wyo., to Sylvester and Mary Talbot McKone. She moved to Thermopolis when she was a junior in high school and met the love of her life Jimmy Waldorf. They were married in 1944. On December 28, 1947, a daughter, Janet, was born while Jim was in the Army. On January 1951 another daughter, Jill, was born. Mary Jean spent many years... Full story
Elbert Berger, 83, formerly of Shoshoni, Wyo., passed away in Gulfport, Miss., on Sept. 5, 2017, after a yearlong, hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on April 5, 1934, to Dorothea & Ernest Berger, he grew up in Wyoming & Germany, proudly served 23 years in the US Air Force, retired in the Denver area, and then moved to the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Mississippi. Fun-loving, friendly and generous, Elbert loved nature, volksmarching, dancing, driving and... Full story
Verdell A. Stegman, 81, of Thermopolis, passed away at her home with her husband, daughter and son-in-law at her side on Tuesday, Sept 26, 2017. Verdell was born July 26, 1936, in Backoo, N.D., to Norval and Violet (Schroeder) Quam. She grew up on the family farm and finished high school in Cavalier, N.D. On November 23, 1954, she and Edgar A. Stegman were united in marriage. The couple lived in several Wyoming towns, as well as Nebraska City, Neb., and Kansas City, Mo., before returning back... Full story
Keith Davis, 80, of Lander, Wyo., passed away at his home on September 23, 2017, surrounded by family and caregivers. Keith was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on July 20, 1937, to Hester Oliver "Slim" Davis and Ruth Louise Baker Davis. He grew up in the Owl Creeks outside of Thermopolis. He graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1955. He worked for many different ranches including the Arapahoe Ranch. He married Allison Davis in 1959, they had three children Jody, Karla, and Tyler. They later divo... Full story
Willa Belle Metcalf passed from this world on September 28, 2017, at the Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center following declining health. Services were held Monday, Oct. 2 at The Davis Funeral Home and conducted by Pastor Dale Adams. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery.... Full story
Bessie N. Dowdy, 93, passed away on October 3, 2017. Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland, Wyo. Graveside services will be Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Geneva Marie (Gaskill) Hanson passed away peacefully on August 30, 2017, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was born in Newcastle, Wyo., on July 10, 1937, to Clinton Owen and Ruth Marie Gaskill. Geneva grew up on a ranch where she learned to work hard and to treasure the people she loved. She graduated from Newcastle High School in 1955 and attended Black Hills State College in Spearfish, S.D. On May 6, 1956, Geneva married her best friend, Frederick Carl Hanson, Jr. who referred to Geneva as the... Full story
Raymond Vernon Matejka, 84, of Thermopolis, passed away peacefully at his home with his girls by his side of leukemia on July 8, 2017. Ray was born Sept. 22, 1932, on the family farm in Keene township, near Hawley, Minn., to John & Mary (Honcik) Matejka. Ray served his country in the U.S. Army as a tank driver from 1952-1954. After his discharge, he worked on the family farm and started his career with American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead, Minn. On Sept. 17, 1965, he married Henrietta (Penny)... Full story
Chad Anthony Shero, 44, passed away suddenly in Scottsdale, Ariz., on September 7, 2017. Chad was born in Pasadena, Calif., on July 7, 1973. He was an enthusiast of life, which he shared with everyone he knew, loved, and befriended. He lived for adventure, for risk, reward, and to the fullest. Chad was an avid sports fan, college athlete, and earned several prestigious athletic awards. Chad attended the University of Mary in Bismark, N.D., on a football scholarship. He was a keynote-featured... Full story
Lawrence Edwin "Larry" Marcott, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017, in Thermopolis after a bout with cancer. Born in Thermopolis, November 30, 1939, he was the son of Max and Jackie (Gregary) Marcott. He spent his childhood in Grass Creek. After graduating from Thermopolis High School he received his Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, his Masters in Earth Science/Geography and his PhD in Geography Department Graduate Program and studied in a Library Science program. After serving in... Full story
Geneva Marie Hanson, long-time Thermopolis resident, died August 30, 2017. Service arrangements will be announced at a later time.... Full story
Polly Anna (Andreen) Beck, 51, passed away September 6, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. Polly was born in Casper, Wyo., on April 25, 1966, to Martin and Patty Andreen. They lived on a ranch on Owl Creek where she joined her big brother George. At age 5, she started school at Hamilton Dome School. In 1957 the family moved to town and she attended the rest of her school years in Thermopolis. During and after high school she worked at the Bit T drive-in, where she met her future husband, Snuggy. She... Full story
Lottie Anna Wilson, 97, passed away September 2, 2017, at the Amy Holt Nursing Home in Buffalo, Wyo., where she had been a recent resident. Born April 3, 1920, in East Meadow, N. Y., she was one of three children of Martin and Mary (Gustora) Zuba. In the late 1940’s she married Elbert Homer Wilson. They lived in Denver for most of their lives. Lottie was a keypunch operator for Public Services of Colorado for many years. Mr. Wilson died in 1987. Later she moved to the Pioneer Home in Thermopolis and after four years resided at the Beehive H... Full story
Joe Dean Hall, 76, passed away September 1, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis after a period of declining health. The son of George and Sarah (Corn) Hall, he was born December 9, 1941, in La Porte, Indi. He worked as a dairy farmer for many years in Indiana. In 1972 he married Helen Weichert in Valparaiso, Ind. A jack-of-all-trades, he worked in Florida before moving to Thermopolis in 1988 where he was employed at the Holiday Inn until retirement. He enjoyed fishing... Full story
Raymond Frank Munsee, 74, passed away his home in Thermopolis on August 24, 2017. Frank was born September 18, 1942, in Duchesne, Utah, to Benjamin and Sarah Elizabeth (Potter) Munsee. He was one of seven children, Ben, Byron, Keith, Al, Noreen and Verona. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, a small area referred to as Sweedtown where he went to grade school. Making many friends, they formed a gang called "Sweedtown Hoods". They enjoyed being near the train tracks... Full story
Raymond Frank Munsee, 74, passed away his home in Thermopolis on August 24, 2017. Frank was born September 18, 1942, in Duchesne, Utah, to Benjamin and Sarah Elizabeth (Potter) Munsee. He was one of seven children, Ben, Byron, Keith, Al, Noreen and Verona. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, a small area referred to as Sweedtown where he went to grade school. Making many friends, they formed a gang called “Sweedtown Hoods”. They enjoyed being near the train tracks where no doubt there was on-going mischief. Fra... Full story
Cody Joseph TenBoer, 44, of Thermopolis, passed away on August 12, 2017, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper after a lengthy battle with multiple physical ailments. He was born in Thermopolis on November 1, 1972, to Terry and Carol TenBoer and graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1990. Cody was a CNA most of his working career and was employed by Westward Heights Center in Lander, Wyo., at the time of his incapacitation. He was deeply compassionate and caring for the seniors and... Full story
Karen Aileen Devish, 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at her home in Worland, Wyo. Karen was born in Chappell, Neb., on April 18, 1951, to Everett "Mick" and Irene (Hughes) McVay and spent her childhood in Thermopolis. She graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1969 and then went on to attend the University of Wyoming. On March 31, 1973, she married Fred Devish in Thermopolis. The couple moved to Moorcroft shortly after. From this union came two children, Darcy... Full story
A celebration of life for Gary Booth, who passed away on July 11, 2017, will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 at Red Ranch Retreat (Wedg and Kathy Taylors) at 219 East River Road. A BBQ will follow the service. Carry-in food is welcome.... Full story
Irene Virginia “Dolly” Hurley, 69, of Kirby, Wyo., died suddenly Monday, August 7, 2017 One of nine children of Albert “Babe” and Florence (Hollingsworth) Harvey, she was born in Thermopolis April 16, 1948. As a caregiver she worked for local rehab centers and in private homes. She was employed in various cafés including Steelman’s Kirby Club, Sideboard Café and Perry’s Café. Also, she bartended at Shorty’ s and clerked at Kwik Mart and the old Texaco under Walt Perrill. On November 9, 1970, she married Jack F. Hurley in Thermopolis. Cur... Full story
Diane Sue Castle, 70, of Thermopolis, went to our Lord unexpectedly August 11, 2017. She was born November 26, 1946, in Niwot, Colo., to Charles and Yvonne (Silkett) Snyder. Diane graduated from Longmont High School. She met and married William Francis Castle in Boulder, Colo. They started their family in Los Angeles, Calif., with their two sons, then returned to Boulder and had their daughter. They lived in the Boulder/Longmont area until moving to Thermopolis in 1997. Diane was a loving and devoted wife for 49 years 345 days. She loved and... Full story
