Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1971 FRANCES DeGIORGIO Funeral services for Frances Tominc DeGiorgio, 76, of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles A. Bartek of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stanley Frolic, John Frolic, James Zelenka, Fred Rogers, Jerry Yenko and Mike Moody. Mrs. DeGiorgio died suddenly Friday, Dec. 25, at her home in Lava Hot Springs after suffering a heart attack. Born in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, April 2, 1894, she came to Gunn, Wyo., in 1920 and later moved to Quealy, where she lived until moving to Idaho 13 years ago. Married to Robert DeGiorgio in Pocatello, Idaho, Sept. 12, 1957, she was a member of the American Fraternal Union Lodge No. 134. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Lava Hot Springs; two sons, Frank and Stanley Tominc of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Lous (Betty) Yakse of Rock Springs and Mrs. Kenneth (Sophie) Tidstrom of Silver Springs, Md.; one brother, Frank Rozic of Cleveland, Ohio, and six grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1971 MABEL THORNHILL Funeral services for Mabel Thornhill, 80, of 357 East Second North, Green River, were conducted Wednesday morning in the old St. John’s Episcopal Church, Green River, the Rev. Dennis Serdahl officiating. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery in Laramie. Mrs. Thornhill died Sunday, Dec. 27, in an Evanston hospital, after a long illness. Born May 13, 1890, in Laramie, she was the daughter of Morgan F. and Anna Rebecca House Knadler. She was married to Samuel G. Thornhill Feb. 22, 1915, in Laramie. They moved to Green River a year later. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Green River; the Neighbors of Woodcraft; Eastern Star, of which she had been a member 50 years; Union Pacific Old Timers Club No. 18; Security Benefit Organization, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, of which she was a charter member at Green River. Surviving are her husband, Samuel of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Harvey S. (Thelma) Ideus of LaCrosse, Wis., three granddaughters, one great-granddaughter; four sisters, Mrs. Winifred Dobby of Denver and Mrs. Ollie Gibbs, Mrs. May E. Jacobs and Mrs. Evelyn Jackson, all of Laramie; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1971 DIANA FERNANDEZ Graveside services and burial for Diana Juanita Fernandez, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. EliRoy Fernandez, 420 Ridge, were conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, the Rev. Patrick Trujillo of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. The baby died shortly after birth Saturday, Dec. 26, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emilio Fernandez of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Avery Brown of Rock Springs, and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1971 JERRY LEVITT Funeral services for Pvt. Jerry Levitt, 19, 1501 Edgar St., were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bishop Donald Stevens officiating. Burial, with military honors, was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ward Gates, M.B. Bessire, Randy Albat, Jim Graceffo, Vaughn Marietta and Sylvester Walker. Honorary pallbearers included Louis Flaim, Ron Tyler, John Frolic, Terry Marietta, Chuck West, Larry Sugano, Ken Allais, Brent Johnson, Willie Muniz, George Muniz, Frank Sempsis, Mickey Garcia, Ray Foianini, Ken Fortuna, Walt Sarclett, Ron Martinez, Lynn Jackman, Paul Oblock, Tom Kershisnik, Ben Barto, Jim Blazovich and Ron Boschetto. Pvt. Levitt, home on leave from Ft. Lewis, Wash., was found dead in his car Saturday, Dec. 26, by Rock Springs police, the victim of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound in the abdomen. Born in Fruita, Colo., June 10, 1951, he had been a resident of Rock Springs 12 years. He attended Rock Springs High School, where he was outstanding in athletics, having lettered three years in football, and was a member of the Rock Springs Tiger Club. He was graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1969 and attended Chadron State Teachers College, Chadron, Neb., prior to entering the Army last Sept. 16. Surviving are his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Reese of Rock Springs; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Levitt of Houston, Tex.; two brothers, Roger and Leeland, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Cindy of Rock Springs; grandparents, Mrs. Carrie Levitt of Fruita, Colo., Leeland Prater of Manzanola, Colo., and Mrs. Viola Reese of Rock Springs; one nephew, Brian, of Rock Springs, and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 2, 1971 Former Springs Woman Dies Dec. 30 in Gillette Hospital Martha E. (Buston) Baumfalk, 62, 411 Carey, Gillette, died Wednesday about 11:30 p.m. at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital, Gillette, following an illness of several months. Born Feb. 24, 1908, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of the late Samuel W. and Mary E. Edwards Samuels. She attended Rock Springs schools and resided here most of her life, until moving to Gillette 17 years ago. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary in Gillette. She is survived by her husband, Henry, of Gillette; one son, James Buston, Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Claire (Norma) McIntosh, Gillette; one sister, Mrs. James (Hilda Ann) Barnhart, Gardena, Calif.; three brothers, Harold Samuels of Gillette, Samuel W. Samuels of El Paso, Tex., and George Samuels of Casper; four grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Rev. George Mackey officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary chapel, 154 Elk St., Sunday afternoon and evening and Monday until time of services. Memorial services will be held Saturday, at the Episcopal Church in Gillette. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1971 MARTHA BAUMFALK Double funeral services for Henry Baumfalk, 63, and Martha Samuels Buston Baumfalk, 62, of Gillette, were conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Episcopal Church, Gillette. Burial for Mr. Baumfalk was in Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette. Pallbearers were Paul McGee, Jerry Gregory, Harry Turner, Bill Dinsmore, John Kluver and Junior Giesh. Pallbearers for Mrs. Baumfalk in Gillette were Billy Samuels, Dan Baumfalk, Richard Hensley, Doug Turner, Dan Butler and Larry Laieswender. The body of Mrs. Baumfalk was brought to Rock Springs Monday evening for funeral services Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Rev. George Mackie officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mrs. Baumfalk in Rock Springs were Jim and George Buston, Donald and Morgan McIntosh, Pete Samuels and Alex Noble. Mr. Baumfalk died Friday, Jan. 1, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital, Gillette, after a brief illness. Mrs. Baumfalk died Dec. 31, 1970, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital after an illness of several months. Mrs. Baumfalk was born Feb. 20, 1908, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Samuel W. and Mary E. Edwards Samuels. She had resided in Rock Springs most of her life until moving to Gillette 17 years ago. Surviving are one son, James Buston of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Claire (Norma) McIntosh of Gillette; one sister, Mrs. James (Hilda Ann) Barnhart of Gardena, Calif.; three brothers, Harold Samuels of Gillette, Samuel W. Samuels of El Pason, Tex., and George Samuels of Casper; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; and three aunts, Mrs. William Edwards of Pinedale and Mrs. James Knox and Mrs. Edward Samuels, both of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1971 JOSEPH GOSAR Funeral services for Joseph Gosar, 73, 417 Tisdel Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday morning at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matt Leskovec, Urban Mrak, Frank Pevic, John Schnauber, Tony Yugovich and Frank Yugovich. Mr. Gosar died Monday, Jan. 4, at his home after an illness of several months. Born May 17, 1897, at Stara Loka, Yugoslavia, he was a resident of Rock Springs the last 56 years. He was a retired butcher. Mr. Gosar was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 151, and KSKJ Lodge 122. Surviving are his wife, Antonia of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Dan W. (Mary) Killian of Rock Springs and Mrs. Charles C. (Angela) Bakis of Stoughton, Mass.; four sons, Frank Joe Gosar of Green River, Dr. John J. Gosar of Cheyenne, Antone Gosar of Pinedale and Jack G. Gosar of Casper; 10 grandsons, eight granddaughters, one great-granddaughter; a nephew, Anton Gosar, living in Stara Loka, Yugoslavia and several other nephews and nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1971 WILLIAM STEINHOUR Graveside services for William Truman Steinhour, 69, of Quealy were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Kemmerer Cemetery, the Rev. George Pattenburg of St. James Episcopal Church, Kemmerer, officiating. Pallbearers were Albert Kolman, Frank Tominc, Carl Cilensek, Carl Hafner, Harry Weiss and John Fagnant. Honorary pallbearers were Walter Jorgensen, Frank Garnick, Clarence Seeberg, Dr. G.M. Harrison, Corky Middleton, Albert Miller, Mike Zakotnik, Pay Quealy, Glen Sorenson, Leland Johnson, Hank Garnick and Ernest Jelosek. Mr. Steinhour died Friday, Jan. 1, in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he had undergone surgery. He was believed to be recovering satisfactorily when he suffered a fatal attack. Born in Sweetwater, Wyo., Nov. 13, 1901, he was the eldest son of Frank N. and Frances Steinhour. He attended Quealy, Rock Springs and Kemmerer schools. He married the former Anne Marron in Pocatello, Idaho, Nov. 28, 1923. He had lived in Fossil and Kemmerer until 1934, while he was engaged in business. Later he was employed by Kemmerer Coal Co. In 1934 he moved to Rock Springs and was employed as a master mechanic and electrician by the Gunn-Quealy Coal Co. and later was promoted to general superintendent of mines, a position in which he served until his retirement in 1962. Mr. Steinhour resided in Rock Springs until 1944, when the family moved to Quealy. He resided there until his death. Surviving are his wife, Anne; two sons, Dr. Jerold F. Steinhour of Colorado Springs and Richard N. Steinhour of Golden, Colo.; two brothers, Phillip of Kemmerer and George of Denver; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1971 WILLIAM BENNETT Funeral services for William E. Bennett Sr., 70, of Ogden, Utah, formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Oyer Morgan of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Merlone, C.E. Roffinberger, Evan Williams, Jack Nelson, Dick Gregory and Ronald Bennett. Mr. Bennett died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 31, at St. Benedict’s Hospital in Ogden. He had been a resident of Rock Springs many years before moving to Ogden 11 years ago. Born in Sterling, Colo., Jan. 11, 1900, he was the son of the late William Edgar and Dovie Adams Bennett. He married the former Ann Ansler in Salt Lake City in 1926. A retired Union Pacific Railroad machinist, Mr. Bennett was a member of the Methodist Church and IOOF Excelsior Lodge No. 9, Rock Springs. Surviving are his wife, Ann, of Ogden; four sons, Leland A. Bennett of Reliance and William E. Jr., Ernest J. and Walter R. Bennett, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Thora Jean) Merlone of Rock Springs, Mrs. Clinton (Lydia Florence) Roffinberger of Salt Lake City, and Mrs. Jack (Lily) Nelson of Salmon, Idaho; one sister, Mrs. Flora Purcell, Riverton; 20 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1971 DAVE RAUZI Funeral services for Dave Rauzi, 78, of 1041 Arapahoe Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Prevedel Sr., Rudy Prevedel, Herman Prevedel Sr., Frank Franch, Henry Chevalier and Louis Broseghini. Honorary pallbearer was Herman Menghini. Mr. Rauzi died Sunday, Jan. 10, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A retired coal miner, Mr. Rauzi was born in Brez Arsio, Italy, Oct. 18, 1892, the son of the late Joseph and Felomina Ruffini Rauzi. In 1912 he came to Superior from Italy and in 1930 moved from Superior to Rock Springs, residing here since that time. He married the former Concetta Menghini in Rock Springs Dec. 16, 1920. A member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, he also was a member of the Redman’s Lodge and the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his wife, Concetta, of Rock Springs; two sons, Serafino and Herman, both of Rock Springs; four brothers, Enrico of Ogden, Utah and Candido, Daniel and Alexander, all residing in Brez Arsio, Italy; three sisters, Mrs. Ricardo (Emma) Menghini of West Alton, Mo., Mrs. Constante (Emillia) Prevedel and Mrs. Attillio (Hilda) Zanotilli, both of Brez Arsion, Italy; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1971 PAUL HRIBAR Funeral services for Paul Hribar, 56, 745 Connecticut Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday morning at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matt Oblack, Nick Georgis, William Jackson Jr., John Eusek, Frank Dolenc and Cy Blasko. Mr. Hribar died Monday morning, Jan. 11, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for several days. Born Aug. 24, 1915, in Rock Springs, he was graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1933. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Josephine Hribar; one daughter, Mrs. David (Elsie Mae) Kashian of Homedale, Idaho; two sisters, Mrs. Ben Blasko and Mrs. Val Kalan, both of Rock Springs; four grandsons; one nephew, Don Blasko of Anchorage, Alaska, and one niece, Mrs. Richard Griffin of Newark, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1971 ROBERT McQUEEN Funeral services for Robert J. McQueen, 22, of Little America, formerly of Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Bishop Clarence Sargent of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Burial will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Del Chapple, Duane Mandros, Woodrow Phillips, John Carr, Tommy Carr and Richard Powell. Mr. McQueen was killed Tuesday, Jan. 12, in a head-on collision 20 miles east of Evanston near LeRoy Junction. Employed as a cook at Little America, he was born in Rock Springs Sept. 29, 1948, the son of John McQueen and the late Grace Phillips McQueen. He attended Rock Springs schools and married Catherine Holbert in Manila, Utah, Jan. 5, 1968. Surviving are his wife, Catherine, and two sons, Robert Paul and Stephen John, all of Little America; his father, John McQueen of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Gary (Julia) Edwards of Rock Springs; two brothers, Ronald of Rock Springs and Richard, with the U.S. Army at Ft. Lewis, Wash., and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1971 ISABELLE DAVIS Funeral services for Isabelle W. Davis, 73, of Aurora, Colo., formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday night in St. Pius Catholic Church in Aurora. Graveside services and burial were held Thursday morning in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, the Rev. Charles Bartek of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Pallbearers were Leland Johnson, Harold Mortimer, Sam Megeath, Bill Mau, John Oja and John Hay Jr. Mrs. Davis died Sunday, Jan. 10, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. Born Oct. 20, 1897, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of the late Martin F. Whelan and Anne Thompson Whelan. Mrs. Davis had been a resident of Rock Springs many years before moving to Laramie, and later to Cheyenne and Aurora. Surviving are her husband, F. Alton Davis, and one son, Martin W. Wilson, both of Aurora; a brother, Joseph P. Whelan of Joliet, Mont.; three sisters, Elizabeth Henderson of Joliet, Mont., Mary Sylvester of Lakewood, Colo., and Eileen Taddenham of El Cerrito, Calif.; six grandchildren and several nices and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Wilson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1971 ELLA TOYIAS Funeral services for Mrs. Ella M. Toyias, 65, of 175 North Second West, Green River, were conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Union Congregational Church, Green River, the Rev. Carl Krusi officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Pallbearers were Angelie Scarpos, David Braden, John Kalivas, Marlin Murphy, Harry Pappas and Paul Apostolopolous. Mrs. Toyias died Monday, Jan. 18, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Dec. 27. She had been in ill health since last April. Born April 6, 1905, in Pueblo, Colo., she was the daughter of the late John C. and Arthena Mason Ball. She attended schools in Pueblo, and was married to Nick Toyias at Paris, Idaho, March 24, 1931. The couple moved to Green River after their marriage. Mrs. Toyias was a member of Union Congregational Church, Green River; Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Trainmen’s Auxiliary, Neighbors of Woodcraft, Rebekah Lodge and the Union Pacific Old Timers Lodge No. 18. Surviving are her husband, Nick of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. John C. (Josephine) Fantin of Rock Springs; one son, Michael, of Long Beach, Calif.; two brothers, Thomas C. Ball of Ontario, Calif., and Harry N. Ball of Long Beach; six sisters, Mrs. William (Mable) Ornelas and Mrs. Ethel Wright, both of Long Beach, Mrs. Frank (Dorothy) Bridges of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Lee (Ruth) Cook of San Diego, Mrs. Jun Wick of Sheridan, Ore., and Mrs. John R. (Mildred) Brennan of La Habra, Calif.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, James, who died July 23, 1951; one grandson, Pfc. Charles Toyias, who was killed in action while serving with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam in October, 1969, and one brother, Earl L. Ball, who died March 31, 1965. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1971 JOSEPH GIOVANINI Funeral services for Joseph L. Giovanini, 77, of 1003 Eighth St., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Emil J. Bertagnolli, Louis Broseghini, Al Carollo, Emanuel Zancanella, Ray Prouhet and Ignatz Mlinar. Mr. Giovanini died Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Jan. 9. He had been in ill health the last few months. Born in St. Mauro, Austria, July 26, 1893, he was the son of the late Frank and Ursula Fedel Giovanini. He came to the United States in 1911, making his home in Rock Springs. He then returned to Serso, Italy, to marry the former Mary Lenzi on May 28, 1925. They returned to Rock Springs a few months after their marriage and had made their home here since that time. Mr. Giovianini had been employed as a coal miner for about 15 years before going into the retail liquor business, from which he retired in 1955. At the time of his death he was a member of the Board of Directors of Union Mercantile and Supply Co. He attended schools in Italy and was a member of the REdmen’s Lodge, and SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Mary, of Rock Springs, he is survived by his son-in-law and daughter Don and Dora Anselmi of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph E. and Jane Giovanini, Colorado Springs; four brothers, Camillo, Lodi, Calif., and Mario, Tulio and Enrico, all of St. Mauro, Italy; three sisters, Josephine Natalia and Alma, all of St. Mauro, Italy; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Roger (Rena) Guest, Rock Springs, and Pio Lenzi of Los Angeles, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1971 WILLIAM KRUGER Funeral services for William Henry Kruger, 70, of 228 Grant St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Boyd Soltis, Steve Soltis, John Soltis, Andy Soltis, Herman Prevedel Sr. and Emanuel Zancanella. Mr. Kruger died Thursday, Jan. 21, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient several days. Born Feb. 3, 1900, he had been a resident of this community 38 years. He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Jennie, of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1971 ELI KOLOFF Funeral services for Eli Koloff, 75, of 505 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Rogan Chapel, Pastor Robert Majhanovich of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiating. Burial was in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ernest Cordova, Paul Buchanan, Pete Turcato, Harry Lias, Creig Denny and Richard Cash. Mr. Koloff died Sunday, Jan. 24, at Carbon County Memorial Hospital in Rawlins after a long illness. He had been hospitalized one day. Born June 15, 1895, in Boris, Bulgaria, he had been a resident of Rock Springs 57 years. He was a retired tavern operator. Surviving are his wife, Henrietta, of Rock Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl Eli and Georgia Koloff of Rock Springs; several brothers and sisters, living in Bulgaria; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1971 MARTHA VONDENKAMP Funeral services for Martha Vondenkamp, 57, of 1032 McKinely Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. A.P. Maleske of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gustie Kumpula, Frank J. Kudar, Charles E. Keller, Ignatz Mlinar, Charles J. Travis and Dennis Popp. Mrs. Vondenkamp died Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Evanston after a long illness. A resident of Rock Springs for the last 56 years, Mrs. Vondenkamp was born in Berkshire, N.Y., July 29, 1913, the daughter of the late Isaac and Fannie Stopsen Rautianen. She was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She was married to Arnold Vondenkamkp in Rock Springs April 19, 1941, and had been employed as a secretary for the Public Health Service for 22 years. Surviving are her husband, Arnold Sr., and one son, Arnold Jr., both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. E.J. (Irma) Kilburn of Afton and Mrs. Gertrude Popp of Ogden, Utah, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1971 BLANCHE AUBREY Funeral services for Blanche King Aubrey, 79, of 701 Pennsylvania Ave, were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the LDS Church, Bishop Dick James of the Second Ward officiating. Burial was in the Park City Cemetery at Park City, Utah. Pallbearers were Blaine Richards, Don Stevens, John Frolic, Edgar Alexander, Evan Graham and Jack Volsey. Mrs. Aubrey died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient eight days. Born Oct. 28, 1891, at Ft. Smith, Ark., she was married to Percy Aubrey in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 23, 1919. A retired nurse, she had been a resident of Rock Springs the past 15 years. She was past president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Parent-Teacher Association and the Nurses Association. She was a member of the Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Rock Springs. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Gladys) Oblock of Rock Springs; two sisters, Sylvia Nelligan of San Francisco, Calif., and Theresa Mooney of Ogden, Utah; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1971 WILLIAM G. TRAEGER Graveside services for William Grover Traeger, 84, of Denver, Colo., were conducted Monday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan of the United First Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Primo Gatti, John Meeks, Jackson R. Forbes, Russel K. Waters, John B. Hughes and Tony Pivic. Mr. Traeger died Friday, Jan. 29, at Columbine Manor in Wheat Ridge, Colo., following a five year illness. A longtime resident of Denver, he was born Oct. 4 1886, in Trenton, Ill., the son of the late John Adam and Matilda Seiter Traeger. A retired coal miner, Mr. Traeger had worked in Denver on the Denver Tramway. He attended schools in Trenton, Ill., and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving is one brother, John Adam Traeger of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1971 DALE BOARTS Funeral services for Dale Boarts, 58, of 91 Railroad Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Patterson and O’Connell Funeral Home in San Mateo, Calif. Burial was in the San Mateo Cemetery. Mr. Boarts died Sunday, Jan. 31, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient two days. Born May 19, 1913, in Broken Arrow, Okla., he moved to Rock Springs in June 1970 and was employed as a pharmacist at Del’s Pharmacy in Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife, Elsie, of San Mateo, Calif.; one son and one daughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 13, 1971 RICHARD JONES Funeral services for Richard (Buckey) Jones, 39, of Walnut Creek, Calif., formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles Bartek of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24. Pallbearers were Charles Weimer, George (Sonny) Rogers, Guido Flaim, Pat Hafner, Herman Corazza, john Unguren and Robert Wilde. Mr. Jones died Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Reno, Nev., where he had been a patient one week. Born in Rock Springs, April 28, 1931, he was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. He attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft and the American Fraternal Union Lodge No. 202. Mr. Jones, a former long-time resident of Rock Springs, had resided in Walnut Creek the past several years and was employed as a hard-rock miner. Surviving are his wife, Carma Lee; one son, Jeff, and one daughter, Cindy, all of Walnut Creek, Calif.; his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Max Flaim of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Gene (Dorothy) Foltz and Mrs. Lyle (Wanda) Lemmon, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, William D. of Price, Utah, and Paul of Walnut Creek, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 13, 1971 MARJORIE DRIGGS Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie E. Driggs, 52, of 303 Virginia Circle, Green River, were conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs, the Rev. Charles Crim of the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church, Green River, officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Pallbearers were Carl Maggio, Charles Maggio, Leonard Hanke, Gene Harsha, Bill Dedman and Johnny Edwards. Mrs. Driggs died Thursday, Feb. 4, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient two days. Born in New England, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1919, she was the daughter of Loberta Van Dyke Frash Roche and the late Arthur Frash. She was married to Lisle H. Driggs in Greenup, Ky., Aug. 10, 1939. A former longtime resident of Sunnyside, Utah, she had lived in Casper one year before moving to Green River two years ago. Surviving are her husband, Lisle, of Green River; stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roche of Hiawatha, Utah; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Lindroos of Casper; two sons, Dwain of Green River, and Darell of Cedar Falls, Iowa; one brother, Wilford Frash of Pennsville, Ohio; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father in 1945. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 13, 1971 WILLIAM FLETCHER Funeral services for William H. Fletcher, 58, of 508 Evans St., were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Vase Funeral Home, Bishop Clarence Sargent of the LDS Church officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were William Uranker, David (Bud) Wilson, Robert Wilde, Rom Robertson, Kiser Elich and Clarence Potter. Mr. Fletcher died Monday, Feb. 8, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient 2 ½ weeks. He had been in ill health since July. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Fletcher was born here July 7, 1912, the son of the late Andrew J. and Jessie Dickson Fletcher. At the time of his death, he was employed by Mountain Fuel Supply Co., where he had been a utility man more than 20 years. He married the former Louise (Boots) Hardin in Manila, Utah, July 1, 1932. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving are his wife, Louise, of Rock Springs; his son-in-law and daughter, Joseph and Alberta Kruljac of Rock Springs; his son and daughter-in-law, William A. and Helen Fletcher; a brother-in-law and sister, Frank and Laura Remc, all of Rock Springs; two half-sisters, Mrs. Florence Parr of Reno, Nev., and Mrs. Jessie Gilbert of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren; his father-in-law, Albert Hardin of Rock Springs, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 13, 1971 PETER EWEN Funeral services for Peter David Ewen, 71, of 48 West Third North, Green River, were conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at Francom and Smith Mortuary, Green River, the Rev. Dennis L. Serdahl officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Ewen died at his home Monday, Feb. 8, after a long illness. Born Oct. 13, 1899, in Lexington, Neb., he was the son of Albert Matt and Etta May Beecher Ewen. He married Nola Moore, who died in August, 1940. Mr. Ewen married Alene Wixon Feb. 28, 1957. A member of the Presbyterian Church, Mr. Ewen also was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 2350, in which he had received a 30-year pin. He also belonged to Union Pacific Old Timers, of which he was a past president. A member of the police force in Lexington, Neb., before moving to Green River in 1942, he was employed as pipefitter for the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1966. Surviving are his wife, Alene, Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Maxine) Warren, Springfield, Ore.; one stepson, Lee F. Higginson, Richland, Wash.; sisters, Mrs. Olive Olsen, Salem, Ore.; Mrs. Irene Little, Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Eva Lentz, Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; Mrs. Beatrice Clark, Norwalk, Calif.; Mrs. Ruth Greenlee, Lexington, Neb. and Mrs. Margaret Sawyer, Anaheim, Calif.; three brothers, Earl and Paul, Donaldsonville, La., and Eugene, Salem, Ore.; three grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One son, Klavan, preceded him in death May 31, 1949. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1971 HOWARD JOHNSON Funeral services for Howard S. Johnson, 73, of 4030 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, the Rev. Nicholas Natelli officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Masonic graveside services were conducted by the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12 AF & AM. Pallbearers were John Bowker, Wilfred Bowker, Ed Bowker, Ed Taylor, Darrell Turcato and Robert Zueck. Mr. Johnson died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday, Feb. 14, at this home. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. Born in Linneus, Mo., Aug. 22, 1897, he was the son of the late Horry and Minnie Zink Johnson. A resident of Rock Springs 45 years, he had worked as a coal miner and boiler operator before his retirement. He married the former Lillian Bowker Feb. 1, 1931, in Rock Springs. He attended schools in Missouri and Indiana and was a member of the Congregational Church, the Masonic Friendship Lodge 379 of Farragut, Iowa, and the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his wife, Lillian, of Rock Springs; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Willson of Cheyenne, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Willson of Hemet, Calif., and Emma Taylor and Anna Bowker of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1971 MARY LOU STUART Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lou Jurich Stuart of Beverly Hills, Calif., formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church, the Rev. Nicholas Natelli officiating. Entombment was in the family mausoleum in Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Stark, Joseph Jelaca Jr., John McFadden, Ed Shineberg, William Morris, Mike Vase, Emil Bartolic and Emil Bertagnolli Jr. Mrs. Stuart died Wednesday, Feb 10, at Midway Hospital in Beverly Hills after several months’ illness. Born in Rock Springs June 10, 1929, she had made her home in Beverly Hills the last 12 years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Damon (Nicki Lee) Drew of Los Angeles; her mother, Mrs. Kristina Jurich of Rock Springs; two brothers, Eliy Jurich of Hartford, Conn., and Archie Jurich of Jackson; three sisters, Miss Lavina Jurich of San Francisco, Mrs. Helen Clinton of Beverly Hills, and Mrs. Joan Egan of Denver, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1971 RICHARD ORME Funeral services for Richard Orme, 83, of 822 ½ McKeehan Ave., were conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Rev. George Mackey officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeoffrey Orme, Harry Ome, D.K. Warne, Jerry Butcher, John Richardson and Don Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were John Brown, Edward Walsh, Alex Braes, Andrew Strannigan, R.A. Judd, George Mitchell, John Timlin and John Reay. Mr. Orme, a former State Representative, died at his home Monday, Feb. 15, following a brief illness. He had served in the State House of Representatives as a Democrat from Sweetwater County approximately 18 years, the longest Democratic term from the county. Born March 7, 1887, at Clay Cross, Derbyshire, England, and after serving in the English Army during World War I, he came to the United States with his wife, the former Mary Jane Marshall, and two children in 1926. He spent the rest of his life in Rock Springs and recently retired as station master for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151, Odd Fellows Lodge and the Canadian Legion. He is survived by his son, Godfrey Richard Orme of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Kitty) Bark of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Jerry (Pat) Butcher of Green River, Jeoffrey Orme, Mrs. D.K. (Betty) Warne and Harry Orme, all of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife Dec. 11, 1969, and one grandson, Robert Marshall Baldwin, July 27, 1969. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1971 HAROLD SCHANNO Funeral services for Harold Elmo Shcanno, 30, of 1012 McCarty St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the R.L. Volsey Funeral Chapel, the Rev. John Steinberg officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Myska Jr., Steve Myska Sr., Carl Tomasini, Leonard Hansen, Chris Frandsen and George Pankey. Mr. Schanno died Saturday, Feb. 13, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born Oct. 3, 1940, in Vernal, Utah, he married Wando Roddy Sept. 17, 1960, in St. Helen’s Ore. In addition to his wife, Wanda, he is survived by four sons, Richard, Russell, Randy and Rodney, all of Rock Springs; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Elmo Schanno of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Joann) Behrman of Reliance and Mrs. John (Elaine) Ogden of Green River; three brothers, Charles of Rock Springs, Robert of Bell Garden, Calif., and Oscar of Ft. Eustis, Va.; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. J.C. Andersen of Vernal, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1971 Keith Burton, 3, Dies Monday In Hospital Keith Burton, three-year-old son of Wilmer and Patricia Gibbs Burton of Lyman, died Monday evening at University Hospital, Salt Lake City, after a seven-week illness. Born Aug. 28, 1967, in Laramie, his family lived in Laramie and Encampment, Wyo., before going to Lyman last summer. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Scott, 4, and Curtis 1 ½; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Burton of Afton, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Gibbs of Reliance, and several uncles and aunts. Services will be held in Lyman LDS Chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the chapel Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 1971 LEONE ZAVERSNIK Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Leone Zaversnik, 61, of 502 Second St., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Nick Natelli of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lewis Zaversnik, Frank Zaversnik, Phil Zaversnik, Virgil Ira, Larry Larsen and Barney Maki. Mrs. Zaversnik died Sunday, Feb. 21, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient two days. She had been in ill health the last eight years. Born in Guthrie Center, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Edna Gilson Sumner. She was a graduate of Guthrie Center High School and attended Simpson College at Indanola, Iowa. She was married to Anton Zaversnik in Rock Springs Dec. 15, 1946. A resident of Rock Springs since 1945, she taught in the Rock Springs schools and was music supervisor until 1962, when she retired because of poor health. Before coming to Rock Springs, she taught in schools in Manning, Carol and Wall Lake, Iowa. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Surviving are her husband, Anton, of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Mrs. William (Anita) Sullenberger of Pittsburg, Calif.; two stepsons, Kenneth of Denver, Colo., and Phillip of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Dale (Magdalene) Eagen of Exira, Iowa and Miss Imogene Sumner of Clarion, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 1971 MARY SUBIC Funeral services for Miss Mary R. Subic, 74, of 313 M St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leno Menghini, Max Lebar, Matt Leskovec, John Stafford, Fred Toresani and Paul Putz. Miss Subic died Thursday, Feb. 18, at her home after a long illness. Born May 30, 1896, in Rock Springs, she was the retired manager of the Rock Springs Commercial Store. She was a member of American Fraternal Union, No. 202, and SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Surviving are her brother, Paul Subic of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Albina Avanzini, Mrs. Kathryn Magagna and Mrs. Marvin (Frances) Johnson, all of Rock Springs, and three nephews and one niece. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 1971 PAUL CRIDER Funeral services for Paul M. Crider Jr., 48, of 522 A St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Charles Bartek of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion, Archie Hay Post No 24 and the Wyoming National Guard. Pallbearers were Mario Temperini, Jack Pritchard, Gene Gaston, Bob Green, Tom Hartt and Roy Stephens. Honorary pallbearers were Ed Soderlund, Ken Darling, Clyde Christ, Darrel Wagner, Dr. Charles Crandall, Adrian Reynolds, Jim Satterfield, Ed Bille, Bob King, John Reed, Paul Wataha, Kenneth Hamm, Hank Reinbold and Lou Ashmore. Mr. Crider, the district manager for Pacific Power and Light Co., died suddenly Thursday, Feb. 18, in Cheyenne, where he was waiting in the train depot to return home. He had been attending a meeting with state officials in Cheyenne. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1922, he was the son of Mrs. Paul Markwith Crider Sr. and the late Mr. Crider. He grew up in the Midwest, where his father was mechanical engineer. He attended schools in Granite City, Ill., St. Louis, Mo., and Nashville, Tenn., where he was graduated from high school. He entered Vanderbilt University in September 1941, but upon enlistment in the U.S. Navy, attended school under the V-12 program as a student at Midshipmen’s School, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., and Diesel School, North Carolina State, Raleigh, N.C., while still in service. He was a veteran of World War II. A resident of Wyoming since 1956, having made his home in Rock Springs that last nine years, he married the former Loretta Malsom in Casper April 19, 1958. He had served as Wyoming division sales manager for Pacific Power in Casper before becoming Rock Springs-Green River district manager. He had been deeply involved in the past several months in planning for the PP&L and Idaho Power Co. multi-million dollar electric plant, under construction 25 miles northeast of Rock Springs. Active in civic and business affairs of the city, Mr. Crider had been reappointed last week to a five-year term on the City Planning Commission and at the same time was elected chairman by the group. He had been active in the urban renewal program here and was chairman of the Help Upgrade Sweetwater Through Local Effort (HUSTLE) program, a project of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Crider was a member of the IOOF Lodge of Pendleton, Ore.; American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24, Rock Springs; BPO Elks Lodge No. 624; Rotary Club and the Economic Development Commission. He was past chairman of the local chapter, American Red Cross and at the time of his death was Director of Service to Military Families for the Red Cross. Surviving are his wife, Loretta, Rock Springs; six daughters, Susan, Janet, Anita and Nancy, Rock Springs, Carol, a student at the University of Texas, Austin, and Paula, of Waveland, Miss.; his mother, Mrs. Florence Crider of Pendleton, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Webster (Dorothy) McEachern of Arlington, Va., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 1971 PAUL MARTINEZ Funeral services of Paul Anthony Martinez, 3 1/2-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jose G. Martinez of Westvaco, northwest of Green River, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at Francom and Smith Mortuary, Green River, the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. The infant died Thursday, Feb. 18, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, after a day’s illness. The baby was born in Rock Springs Oct. 21, 1970. The family had lived in Westvaco three years, coming to the area from New Mexico. His mother is the former Marcella Lopez. Surviving in addition to his parents, are one sister, Gerrietta; a grandmother, Matilde Martinez of New Mexico, and grandfather, Candido Lopez, also of New Mexico. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1971 Louis Franch, Retired Coal Miner, Dies Louis Franch, 72, a resident of Kimberly Manor, died Saturday at 7 p.m. Born June 12, 1898, at Cambria, Wyo., he had lived in Rock Springs the past four years. He was a retired coal miner, having worked in Superior and Winton. Surviving are a brother, Frank Franch, Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Floretta, Cloz, Torento, Italy, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Rogan Chapel. Burial will be in Paul J. Wataha section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1971 VOLDERS COURTIER Funeral services for Volders (Frenchy) Courtier, 68, of 430 Elias Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Nick Natelli officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jack Clark, Hugh Thomas, Mike Redjak, Adam Bugay, Matt Laurunen and Joe Hoff. Mr. Courtier died Tuesday, March 2, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient one week. He had been in ill health the past two weeks. A retired coal miner, he had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1925. He married the former Anna M. Giovanini in Salt Lake City July 3, 1929. Born Sept. 14, 1902, at Noyelles-Godault, France, he was the son of the late Auguste and Rose Alice Fronnier Courtier. He attended school at Mt. Harris, Colo., and was a member of the First Congregational Church. He was employed as a coal miner by Colony Coal Co. 37 years. Following his retirement from the mines, Mr. Courtier worked as a bartender for 16 years and retired following his employment at the Toastmaster Club. Surviving in addition to his wife, Anna M. Courtier of Rock Springs, are one sister, Mrs. Carmen Waters of Rock Springs; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lena Palanck and Mrs. Nellie Courtier, both of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law, George Dalla of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1971 BEN CAINE Funeral services for Ben Caine, 80, of 101 Cedar St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the LDS Church, Bishop Richard James officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Caine, Hoye J. Caine, Arie DeHart, George Powers, Lewis McNalley and Ronald McNalley. Honorary pallbearers were R.A. Judd, Teddy Walsh and Andrew Strannigan, the surviving members of the Park Hotel Coffee Club. Mr. Caine died Thursday, Feb. 25, in a Renton, Wash., hospital. He had been in ill health the past two months and had been visiting in Seattle, Wash., at the time of his death. For the past seven years he had lived with his daughter, Deon McNalley of 101 Cedar St. in Rock Springs. He had been a resident of this area more than 60 years, having made his home in Superior and Rock Springs. Born in Plain City, Utah, Oct. 12, 1890, he was the son of John and Margaret Caine. He married Lucy Mable Shelton in Superior, Jan. 13, 1911. She preceded him in death in 1956. Mr. Caine had been a mine foreman for the Union Pacific Coal Co. at Superior until he retired in 1956 and moved to Rock Springs. Mr. Caine served two LDS stake missions and was president of the Old Timers Association in 1954-55. Surviving are two sons, James Caine of Olympia, Wash., and Hoye John Caine of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; four daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Eliza) Davenport of Maple Valley, Wash.; Mrs. George (Marion) Powers of Glenrock, Wyo., Mrs. Arie (Sarah) DeHart of Kent, Wash., and Mrs. Lewis (Deon) McNalley of Rock Springs; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Moore of Redwood, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Caine is also survived by tow sisters-in-law, Mrs. K.E. Darling and Mrs. Delphia Carter, both of Rock Springs. One two-year-old son preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1971 MARY CURTIS Private funeral services for Mrs. Mary Beesley Curtis, 43, of Springville, Utah, formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at the Berg Mortuary in Provo, Utah. Burial was in Evergreen Springville Cemetery, Springville, Utah. Mrs. Curtis was found dead in her car on the College Hill Road in Rock Springs Sunday, Feb. 28, of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. She had come to Rock Springs to visit with her daughters at the home of their father, Capt. E.L. Curtis of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Born Nov. 14, 1927, at Springville, Utah, she was a graduate of Springville High School and Brigham Young University. She had taught in schools in Cheyenne and Rock Springs and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving are three daughters, Mary Louise, Ruth Ann and Helen Elaine, all of Rock Springs; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clay M. Beesley of Springville, Utah; one brother, Clay Taylor Beesley of Spanish Fork, Utah, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1971 PAUL HOLBERT Funeral services for Paul Merritt Holbert Jr., 22, of 1240 Ninth St., were conducted Thursday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and the Wyoming National Guard. Pallbearers were Larry D. Moore, Bruce Korogi, Charles Compton, Robert L. Budak, Gerald L. Tremelling and Larry Gil. Mr. Holbert died Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Veterans Hospital, Salt Lake City, of injuries he sustained in a truck accident Jan. 12 at LeRoy Junction on I-80, en route to Evanston. Born at Morgantown, W. Va., Jan. 6, 1949, he had been a resident of Rock Springs the last 8 ½ years. He married the former Cheryl Hales in Rock Springs Nov. 7, 1970. He was the son of Paul M. and Mary Fanok Holbert. He attended school in Rock Springs and served in the U.S. Army, having been discharged from service Feb. 10, 1970, after completing a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two brothers, Gary of Rock Springs and Stephen, stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany; two sisters, Debra Holbert and Mrs. Catherine McQueen, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. His brother-in-law, Robert J. McQueen of Rock Springs, was killed instantly in the same accident in which Mr. Holbert was injured. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1971 RUFUS WEST Funeral services for Rufus I. (Slim) West, 58, of 721 Rugby Ave., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Vase Funeral Home, Brother LeRoy Hines of the Church of Christ officiating. Graveside services and burial will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Pinedale City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Andes, George Arnold, Paul Schmied, William G. Smith, Ted Hamilton and John Varley. Honorary pallbearers included Benny Stewart, Earl Hannah, Rich Stanton, John Dufour, Cal Nordstrom, Bill Jones, Harry Wales and John M. Ervin. Mr. West died Tuesday, March 2, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient 3 ½ hours. A resident of Rock Springs since 1962, he was the superintendent of the Union Pacific Railroad Gasoline Plant at Patrick Draw for E.B. Hall and Co. Born in Freestone County, Tex., Jan. 10, 1913, he was the son of the late Isaac M. and Ida Massey West. He was a member of the Church of Christ and BPO Elks Lodge at Sterling, Colo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary O. (Jackie) West, June 10, 1967. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Betty) Osenbaugh of Littleton, Colo.; one son, Maj. Donald R. West, serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam; four brothers, Gene of Luling, Tex.; Leo of Jacinto City, Tex.; Johnny of Teague, Tex.; and Oran of Dallas, Tex.; four sisters, Mrs. Stella Summers of Mexia, Tex.; Mrs. Cleo McAdams of Fairfield, Tex.; Anna Lee Lancaster of Port Arthur, Tex., and Evelyn West of Dallas; five grandsons and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1971 JENNIE RYDER Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Ryder, 82, of 704 D St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. William Dulaney of Cheyenne, Mrs. Ryder’s nephew, officiating. Burial was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tauno Ruotsala, William Cederburg, Carl Hafner, Calvin Chilton, Samuel Ryder Jr., and John Matthews. Mrs. Ryder died Saturday, Feb. 27, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient the past two weeks. Born June 10, 1888, at Marysville, Mo., she was married to the late Sam Ryder, who was a former Rock Springs police officer. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Royal Neighbors, the Neighbors of Woodcraft, BPO Does, Pocahontas Lodge and the Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Mabel) Hafner, Mrs. John (Mary) Matthews, and Mrs. Tauno (Florence) Ruotsala, all of Rock Springs; one son, Samuel Ryder Jr., Rock Springs; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1971 JOHN A. CUKALE JR. Funeral services for Sp. 4 John A. Cukale Jr., 20, Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Rogan Chapel, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers, all military personnel, included John Ford, William Koetke, Norman Wyne and Paul Marinoble. Full military honors were accorded the young soldier, who died in Vietnam Feb. 27 of injuries he sustained Feb. 26 at an aircraft landing zone, when an artillery round accidentally detonated. He entered the Army Feb. 24, 1970, and had been serving in Vietnam since July 18 of last year. He completed basic training at Ft. Lewis, Wash., and received artillery training at Ft. Sill, Okla., before being stationed in Vietnam. Born July 1, 1950, in Rock Springs, he attended schools here and was graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1968. He attended Western Wyoming College 1 ½ years. While in high school, he was an outstanding athlete, having lettered in football and wresting two years each. He was named an all-conference football player his junior year. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Cukale Sr., of 106 Reed St.; a brother, Gary of Rock Springs; five aunts, Mrs. Ben (Chris) Taucher and Mrs. Val Cukale, both of Rock Springs, Mrs. Roy (Louise) Hautala of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Rose Debeljac of Seattle, Wash., and Cecelia Cukale of Spokane, Wash.; two uncles, Rudolph Cuakle of El Sobrante, Calif., and Frank Cukale of Ft. Worth, Tex., and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1971 PAUL FERNANDEZ Graveside services for Paul Anthony Fernandez, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Apolinar Fernandez of Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 3:30 p.m., the Rev. Patrick Trujillo of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The baby died Wednesday shortly after he was born at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. His mother is the former Lily Romero. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Romero of Rock Springs; his paternal grandfather, Abenicio Fernandez of Minturn, Colo.; his great-grandmothers, Mrs. Juanita Mondragon of Rock Springs and Mrs. Lily Romero of Salt Lake City, Utah and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1971 JUANITA BOREN Funeral services for Juanita Lee (Atwood) Boren, 32, Manila, Utah, were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the LDS Church, Manila, Bishop Webster officiating. Burial was in the family plot at Manila Cemetery. Mrs. Boren died Wednesday, March 10, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient three days. Born Aug. 10, 1938, in Vernal, Utah, she had lived most of her life in the Manila-Sweetwater County area. Surviving are her husband, Doyle K. Boren; two sons, Dale and Dallas; four daughters, Rayola, Teresa, Debora and Robin, all of Manila; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atwood of Meeker, Colo.; three brothers, Marvin of Riverton, and Jimmy and Eddie Joe, both of Meeker; and two sisters, Mrs. Gareth (Clela) Burton of Gypsum, Colo., and Mrs. Jackie Smith of Rifle, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1971 NOWAK FAMILY Funeral services for Clifford Larry Nowak Jr., 23, his wife, Anita Ann Nowak, 21, and their daughter, Jerri, two years, will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, John Crouch of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chuck Walker, Richard Case, Craig Denny, Ernest Cordova, Leonard Cordova, Alfonso Lamori, Ed Pierotto, Blaine Bingham, Richard Diechmueller, Alton Hermansen, Ubaldo Trujillo and Robert Trujillo. The family, formerly of Green River, died Monday March 8, of asphyxiation in a house in Edmond, Okla., where they had been living for two weeks. Another daughter, Tammi Ann, three months, in an adjacent room, was unhurt. Mr. Nowak was born Feb. 6, 1948, the son of Clifford L. and Ellen T. Pareti Nowak of New Orleans. He served with the U.S. Navy and was a truck driver. Mrs. Nowak, daughter of Robert D. and May Lacey Taylor of Bryan, Wyo., was born Sept. 6, 1949, in Fairbury, Neb. Jerri Nowak was born Jan. 31, 1969, in Long Beach, Calif. Surviving Mr. Nowak are his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Nowak Sr. of Mount Horeb, Wis.; two half-brothers, Dennis Bazdeci of Milwaukee, Wis., and Duane Gazdecki of Mount Horeb; three half-sisters, Dianna Jankowski of Milwaukee and Doreen and Denise Nowak of Mount Horeb; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Adeline Martin of Milwaukee, and one daughter, Tammi Ann. In addition to her parents and daughter, Mrs. Nowak is survived by a brother, Sgt. David L. Taylor, with the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl S. Dragoo of Evanston and Delhia Lacey of Fairbury, Neb., and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1971 MERI VERCIMAK Funeral services for Mrs. Meri Vercimak, 88, of Lyman, a former longtime resident of Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Vercimak, Larry Vercimak, Michael Vercimak, Preston Vercimak, Robert Hollingshead and Lamont Hollingshead. Mrs. Vercimak died Thursday, March 4, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 13, 1883, in Cyator, Czechoslovakia, she had been a resident of Rock Springs 50 years, but had made her home with her son, Michael, for the last several years in Lyman. Surviving in addition to her son, Michael, are three other sons, Andrew of Salt Lake City, Frank of Seattle, Wash., and George Jr. of Morrell, Neb.; two daughters, Mrs. Truman (Anne) Hollingshead of Kaycee, Wyo., and Mrs. Gino (Mary) Burleffi of Calistoga, Calif.; a brother, Andrew Yaeger of Cudahy, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. George (Mary) Patrina of Bremerton, Wash.; 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1971 NICK MANATOS Funeral services for Nick Manatos, 83, of 118 M St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis of the Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Bekakis, Mike Gaviotis, Spiro Varras, Harry Nicholas, Mike August and Stan Kouris. Mr. Manatos died Sunday, March 14, after suffering a heart attack at his home. Born in Crete, Greece, Jan. 6, 1888, he came to Rock Springs from Greece in 1910. He married the former Anna Anezakis April 21, 1913, in Greece and returned to Rock Springs the same year. He was a retired coal miner. Mr. Manatos was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church, the United Mine Workers of America, and the Pancretan Association of America. Surviving re three sons, Make of Washington, D.C., George of Modesto, Calif., and Tom of Rock Springs; two daughters, Sylvia Manatos of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Katherine Mamalis of Rock Springs; a brother, Gust Manatos of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. Chrissi Kokakis of Brooklyn, N.Y.; several brothers and sisters living in Crete; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna, and one son, Andrew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1971 ERNY SWANSON Funeral services for Erny Swanson, 88, of Kimberly Manor, formerly of Superior, were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bishop Clarence Sargent officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Dennis E. Swanson, Curtis F. Swanson, Donald G. Hunter, C.R. Gibbs, Martin Gibbs and Robert P. Arambel. Mr. Swanson died Tuesday, March 16, at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home, where he had been in ill health the past three years. Born in Costello, Pa., March 11, 1883, he was the son of the late Eric and Anna C. Freeman Swanson. He came to Superior in 1906 and then moved to Ft. Bridger in 1907, engaging in the ranching business. Returning to Superior in 1921, he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Co. as a machine boss until he retired in 1936. He then moved to Fort Washakie where he again entered into ranching, from which he retired in 1954, moving to Lander, where he had resided until three years ago. He married the former Ellen Lydia Larson in Rock Springs in 1906. She preceded him in death in 1918. He married Ethel Mae Kennedy Gibbs in Evanston in 1919. He is survived by his wife, Ethel of Lander; two sons, Edwin L. Swanson of Rock Springs and Charles Gibbs of Sheridan; five daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Ida) Mazzera of Orinda, Calif., Mrs. G.E. (Alfreda) Ticoulet of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Isabel Iiams of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Mae K. Hunter of Kent, Washington, and Mrs. Joyce Scheufele of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a cousin, Mrs. Amanda Holmes of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, Frank and Erny; two daughters, Ellen and Mrs. George (Mazie) Hunter. Mr. Swanson was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1971 SHORE McTEE Funeral services for Shore (Bud) McTee, 72, of 705 McTee St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. George Mackey of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Burial was in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers, all nephews, were John Matthews, Elmo Bertagnolli, John A. Smith, Ernest Lowseth, Thomas Lowseth and Dwight Jones. Mr. McTee died Thursday, March 11, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital shortly after he was admitted. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, he was born here Aug. 21, 1898, the son of the late John and Sarah Shore McTee. He married the former Josephine Wright in Ogden, Utah, Sept. 17, 1917. A retired coal miner, he had worked as custodian for Rock Springs City Hall for a number of years. Surviving are his wife, Josephine, Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. John (Marie) Gatti of Rock Springs and Mrs. Tom (Vivian) Hansen of Moab, Utah; a sister, Mrs. Thomas (Annie) Smith of Rock Springs; two grandsons, Lt. John Shore Gatti, serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam and Thomas Gerald Hansen of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Margaret Rae Farmer, Bella Jones, Sarah Morgan and Cora Matthews; four brothers, James, Joseph, John and Arthur; and his parents. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the United Mine Workers of America, and the Woodmen of the World. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1971 JOSEPH ANGELOVIC Funeral services for Joseph Albert Angelovic, 66, of 840 Rhode Island Ave., will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Larrabaster, John Timlin, Harry Angelovic, John Erickson, Carl Hafner, and George Palko. Mr. Angelovic died Wednesday, March 17, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. Born in Rock Springs July 28, 1904, he had been employed as a teller at Rock Springs National Bank the last 25 years. He married Helen E. Young in Rock Springs April 14, 1929. Mr. Angelovic attended Rock Springs schools and was graduated from Rock Springs High School. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and BPO Elks Lodge No. 624. He is survived by his wife, Helen of Rock Springs; two sons, John of Rock Springs and Joseph of Beaufort, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Andrew (Helen) Davis of Clearfield, Utah; four brothers, Andy and Albert of Rock Springs, Steven of Boulder, Colo., and George of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by one son, Edward, in 1959. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1971 BENJAMIN SLAGOWSKI Funeral services for Sgt. Benjamin E. Slagowski, 22, 1630 Elk St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Military graveside services and burial were in the American Legion plot at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Aldred, Patrick Borzea, Robert Spence, Hal Ravenholt, Ed Shineberg, and Glen Shaw. Sgt. Slagowski died in Vietnam March 12, when he was wounded on a combat operation and was mistaken for a hostile force and fired upon by artillery fire from a friendly force. Sgt. Slagowski attended school in Evanston and enlisted in the U.S. Army in December 1966. He had served in Vietnam for 13 months in 1967 and 1968. He re-enlisted in the Army in January 1969 and volunteered to serve a second tour of duty in Vietnam, where he had been stationed since Oct. 16, 1970. He had been wounded also on his first tour of duty. Born Jun 1, 1948, in Ogden, Utah, he was the son of Delores Slagowski and the late Benjamin E. Slagowski. He married the former Margaret A. DeHerrera in Rock Springs Feb. 14, 1969. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Rock Springs; his mother, Mrs. Delores Slagowski of Evanston; four brothers, eight sisters, a grandmother, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1971 WAYNE DANE Funeral services and burial for Wayne Edward Dane, 40, of 417 Ridge Ave., were conducted in Levelland, Tex. Mr. Dane was found dead at his home Saturday, March 20, by police, the victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the head. Born Dec. 5, 1930 in Lubbock County, Tex., Mr. Dane was the son of William E. Dane and the late Bessie Lee Pool Dane. He had been a resident of Rock Springs the past few years. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Army. Surviving are his father, William E. Dane Sr. of Levelland, Tex.; two sons, James and Johnny Dane of Bacon Springs, Tex.; three brothers, James of Levelland, Weldon of Bovina, Tex., and William E. Dane Jr. of Lubbock, Tex. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1971 WILLIAM MOSLEY Funeral services for William Mosley, 46, of Green River were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Francom-Smith Mortuary in Green River, Rev. Carl Krusi officiating. Mr. Mosley was found dead in the front seat of his truck Sunday, March 21, eight miles southeast of Green River, the victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the head. Born Dec. 13, 1924, in Green River, Mr. Mosley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mosley. He married the former Joann Warren in Evanston Aug. 21, 1950. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by four daughters, Carla, Billie Jo, Micki and Tracy, all of Green River; two brothers, Tom of Green River and Lee of Hooper, Utah; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Bingham of Green River, Mrs. Roy (Beth) Leavitt of Sunset, Utah, and Mrs. Charles (Betty) Christensen of Hooper, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1971 HEBER M. CAMPBELL Funeral services for Heber Marion Campbell, 82, were held Monday, March 22, at the Manila LDS ward chapel, Bishop Richard Webster officiating. Interment was in the Manila cemetery. Mr. Campbell died Friday, March 19, at 9:50 p.m. at Sweetwater Memorial Hospital in Rock Springs. He was born May 14, 1888 in Vernal, Utah, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Heber Campbell. He married Frances Eva Ellison on May 1, 1908, in Green River. She preceded him in death in July, 1964, as did a son, in February, 1971. Mr. Campbell was a director of the Sheep Creek Canal Co., and owned and operated a sawmill, and a trucking line, from 1933 to 1952. He was a Daggett County commissioner from 1942 to 1950, and a member of the Daggett County school board. He was also a member of the LDS church. Survivors are a son, Gene, of Manila, Utah; a brother, Ray, of Longmont, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Fay Brown, Battle Mountain, Nev., and Mrs. Clare Green, Ione, Calif.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Allen Campbell, Gary Campbell, Clifford Ellison, Frank Ellison, William Robinson and Allen Pallesen. Honorary pallbearer was Delbert Pallesen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1971 MAMIE STEWART Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Colleen (Mamie) Brawley Stewart, 73, of 320 Angle St., will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Charles Bartek of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Tool, Tom Beverly, Herman Rauzi, Herman Albertini, James Robertson and Matt Paterson. Mrs. Stewart died Tuesday, March 30, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient 18 days. Born March 16, 1898, in Pringle Hill, Pa., she was the daughter of the late James Joseph and Sarah McGlynn Brawley. She was married to Harry F. Stewart in Rock Springs in August 1923. Mr. Stewart preceded her in death. Mrs. Stewart was two years old when her parents moved to Rock Springs 71 years ago. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Sarf (Colleen) Rauzi of Rock Springs and Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) Willis of Independence, Mo.; two sons, Harry F. Stewart of Rawlins and Leon M. Stewart of Green River; a brother, John P. Brawley of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Sadia Brawley Hodge of Green River and Mrs. Agnes B. Schultz of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Cook of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. A daughter, Mrs. Sharon Produit, died April 28, 1970. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1971 STEVE POPP Funeral services for Steve Popp Sr., 67, of 1211 Eleventh St., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday morning at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Patrick Trujillo of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Popp, Michael Popp Jr., Jim Overy, Steve Kudar, Ralph Comstock and Kenneth Korogi. Honorary pallbearers were John Popp, Dennis Popp, George Lelis and John Lelis. Mr. Popp, a life-long resident of Rock Springs, died Monday, March 29, at his home. Born Aug. 12, 1903, in Rock Springs, he was the son of George and Barbara Danko Popp. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Hicks of Rawlins and Mrs. Melvin (Mary Jo) Comstock of Sheridan; one son, Steve Jr. of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister, Mrs. Mike (Elizabeth) Lelis of Salt Lake City, Utah; five brothers, George of Anaheim, Calif., John of Salt Lake City, Joseph of Portland, Ore., and Mike and Mickey, both of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 1953. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1971 HANNA KELLER Funeral services for Hanna Keller, 88, of Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Rev. Nick Natelli of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Hafner, Earl Swanson and grandsons, John Keller, Richard Keller, Lee Swanson and Robert Swanson. Mrs. Keller died Thursday, March 25, at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. She had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1931. Born March 2, 1883, at Paderborn, Germany, she was the daughter of Henry and Angela Angel Timmerscheidt. She had lived with her grandparents, Henry and Barbara Angel, as a child in Rock Springs, returning here to live permanently in 1931. Surviving are two sons, Charles E. and Earl R. Keller, both of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Barbara) Swanson of Denver, Colo.; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, William H. Garrison, in 1942. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1971 CHARLES NIEMI Funeral services for Charles Niemi, 82, of Thermopolis, formerly of Rock Springs and Superior, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. A.P. Maleske of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Emil Hanninen, Arthur Pentila, Archie Piirainen, Larry Pargren, Walfred Asiala and William Halkola. Mr. Niemi died Wednesday, March 24, at a Thermopolis hospital. He had been in ill health the past five years. A retired coal miner, he had been a resident of the Rock Springs and Superior area 40 years before moving to Thermopolis in 1965. Born in Lestinjarvi, Finland, March 7, 1889, he was the son of the late Matt and Sanna Niemi. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by one brother, Nestor Niemi of Vancouver, Wash., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1971 LAWRENCE NARRAMORE Funeral services for Lawrence Narramore, 69, Green River, were conducted Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Green River LDS Chapel, Bishop Clair Terry officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mr. Narramore died Monday, March 29, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. A resident of Green River 45 years, he was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad until retiring in 1962. Born in Evanston Dec. 26, 1901, he was the son of William J. and Rebecca Narramore. He married Jessie M. Willoughby Jan. 8, 1923, in Evanston. Mr. Narramore was a member of the LDS Church, the Eagles and the Machinist Union. Surviving are his wife, Jessie; three sons, Frank D. of Rock Springs, Jerry of San Bernardino, Calif., and Keith of Wood Cross, Utah; one brother, Leo of Evanston; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1971 EARL L. CRAPPO Funeral services for Earl Lorenzo Crapo, 48, 602 Second St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Bishop Clarence Sargent of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry masters, Harvey Miller, Mike Gaviotis, Al Hudachoko, James Stark and Otto Canestrini. Mr. Crapo was found dead at his apartment Thursday, April 1, the victim of an apparent heart attack. Born in Provo, Utah, June 28, 1922, he was the son of Lorenzo and Myrtle Bridges Crapo. He came to Rock Springs when he was a small child and had resided here for 48 years. He attended Rock Springs schools and had been employed by the Union Pacific Railroad 30 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks. A veteran of World War II, he had served in the European Theatre of Operations in the Railroad Battalion. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Ella) LaMar of Cheyenne and Mrs. Joe (Dean) Padilla of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1971 W.C. BULLIVANT Funeral services for Waldegrave C. Bullivant, 78, of 325 Soulsby, Apt. 8, were conducted Monday afternoon at the Rogan Chapel, Wilbert C. Jorz, brother-in-law of Mr. Bullivant, of the Christian Science Church officiating. Burial was in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Thuesen, Kiser ELich, John Stafford, Joe Seppie, Louis Pastor and William F. Peters. Mr. Bullivant was found dead at his home Monday, March 29. He had been a resident of Rock Springs three years. Mr. Bullivant was born in North Brighton, Victoria, Australia, April 7, 1892. Surviving are a brother, L.J. Bullivant of Glendale, Calif.; a sister living in Victoria, Australia, and a nephew, Philip Bullivant, Glendale, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1971 CHARLES ALFRED VIOX Funeral services for Charles Alfred Viox Sr., 89, 241 East Second North, Green River, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Green River, the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Viox died Wednesday, April 7, at DePaul Hospital in Cheyenne after a long illness. Born Dec. 17, 1881, in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of Leo and Josephine Leutner Viox. He moved to Green River in 1886 and attended schools there and later attended All Hallows Business College, where he majored in business administration. He also assisted his father in meat cutting riding horseback to many of the area ranches to purchase cattle for their market. Mr. Viox owned a meat market and grocery store in Green River until 1930, then began employment in 1943 with Union Pacific as a night station master, retiring at the age of 77. He remained active in the community and continued his hobbies, collecting Indian artifacts, hunting and raising flowers. He married the former Mary F. Moriarty Aug. 18, 1914. He was a member of the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception. Surviving are his wife, Mary; one son, Charles A. Viox Jr. of Lander; four daughters, Mrs. George (Josephine) Sturholm of Rock Springs, Mrs. E. Lawson Schwope of Cheyenne, Mrs. Ned H. (Helen) Moerke of Baton Rouge, La., and Mrs. Robert G. (Rosalie) Neville of Salt Lake City, Utah; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Kidd and Miss Eleanor Viox, both of Green River, and Mrs. Robert Gillum of Laramie, and several nices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. William Nolan and Mrs. Sam Wilson, and one brother, Frank Viox. He had made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Schwope, in Cheyenne since last September. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1971 LOUISE BRAYTON Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Mary Brayton, 69, of 1129 Converse Court, were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Robert Sains, Mel Silvers, Jack Alcala, Gary Allen, Elgy Shewey and Frank Ruiz. Honorary pallbearers included Lee Huston, Mike Apostolos and K. Ota. Mrs. Brayton died Monday, April 12, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital after a week’s illness. Born Aug. 18, 1901, at Crawko, Poland she had been a resident of the Rock Springs area about 25 years. Surviving are her husband, Edward W. Brayton of Rock Springs; four brothers, Frank, Edward, Bernard and Larry Kewolek, all of Muskegon Heights, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Barney (Katherine) Martin of Hayward, Calif., and Mrs. Anthony (Sophie) Gerszewski and Mrs. Bernice Haulbrick, both of Muskegon Heights, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1971 ERMETE SEGNA Funeral services for Ermete Segna, 69, 600 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Emil Joe Bertagnolli, Paul J. Wataha, Leno Menghini, Joe Kamenski, William James Jr., and Gaetano Rizzi. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Bertagnolli, Robert Canestrini, Bill Chetterbock, and Herman Menghini. Mr. Segna died Friday, April 16, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was co-owner of the Smith Food King building in Salt Lake City and the J.J. Newberry building and the Rex Hotel in Rock Springs. Born Dec. 25, 1901, in Salobbi-Brez, Trento, Italy, he was the son of Felice and Giulia Segna. He came to the United States in 1921. Mr. Segna was employed in the Superior mines for 10 years after which he and Joe Bertagnolli of Rock Springs purchased the Riverside Ranch in LaBarge. He operated this ranch for 13 years before he and Mr. Bertagnolli purchased an apartment building in Salt Lake City. He was employed by Westvaco Chemical Co. for 15 years until his retirement. He married Carmella Sulenta Nov. 11, 1959, in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale. Mr. Segna was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Societa Fratellanza Operaia Di Muto Soccorso Lodge and SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Carmella of Rock Springs; a stepson, John Sulenta; three stepdaughters, Carolina Sulenta and Mrs. Fred (Carmella) Vavold, both of Pinedale, and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Tanner of Big Piney; four brothers, Fiorezo, Donato, Vigilio and Fortunato, and sister, Rosalia Piccolroaz, all living in Italy; 11 step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Rovereto, in 1965; and a stepdaughter, Emma Sulenta Bamesberger, in 1966. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1971 LEE SWITZER Funeral services for Lee Francis Switzer, 76, of 139 East 2nd North, Green River, were conducted Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mr. Switzer died Monday, April 19, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. Born March 5, 1895, at Bryan, Wyo., he was the son of Henry Franklin and Katherine Quirk Switzer. He married Clara Bramwell Feb. 26, 1918, in Green River. Mr. Switzer came to Green River in 1911, where he was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad in the clerical department and later transferred to the car department where he worked until ill health forced him to retire in 1961. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Green River, Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 151, Rock Springs, of which he had been a member more than 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara, a son, Lynn F., two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Florence) Gordon and Mrs. Robert (Louise) Bruce, all of Green River; one grandson, three granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lewis of Denver; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1971 THOMAS GRAY Funeral services for Thomas E. Gray, 36, 1331 Edgar St., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Bishop Richard James of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the Wyoming National Guard. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John J. Ribovich, Shando Bacskay, Harold Williams, James Zanetti, John Hochart and John A. Ribovich. Mr. Gray was found dead Sunday, April 18, in the garage of the Auto Parts Co., where he was employed as manager. Death was due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Born Jan. 4, 1935, at Thornton, Ark., he was the son of Paul and Thelma Gray. A resident of Rock Springs since 1958, he was an Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. He attended schools at Thornton, Ark., and also attended Magnolia College at Magnolia, Ark. He married the former Karen Ruth Medill July 9, 1958, at Moose, Wyo. She preceded him in death June 29, 1966. Mr. Gray and the former Judy Stewart were married in Rock Springs June 3, 1967. Surviving are his wife, Judy of Rock Springs; four daughters, Libby, Pamela, Tracy and Margie; one son, Tommy, all of Rock Springs; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gray of Thornton, Ark.; two brothers, Frank of Taylor, Ark., and James W., serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam; three sisters, Louis of Wichita, Kan., Pauline of Crossett, Ark., and Mary of Locus, Ark.; his mother-in-law, Mrs. B.C. Medill of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1971 ALTHOS MANIEZ JR. Funeral services for Althos (Tommy) Maniez Jr., 70, Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Patrick Trujillo of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Graveside services were conducted by Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 151. Pallbearers were H.J. Faccio, Robert Sneddon, Joe Dominiski, Otto Canestrini, Joe Kelley and Lee Bush. Mr. Maniez was found dead at his home Thursday, April 15. Death was attributed to natural causes. Born April 6, 1901, in France, he was the son of the late Athos and Emma Ueunna Maniez. A retired coal miner, he had resided in Reliance and Rock Springs since 1925. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of eagles, Aerie No. 151, and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include one brother, August of Mulberry, Kans.; one nephew, Kenneth Maniez of Desoto, Kan.; and one great-niece and one great-nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1971 EDITH GRIFFITHS Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Leadbetter Griffiths, 81, Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Rogan Chapel, Bishop Clarence Sargent of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Chipp, Paul Vercich, Joseph Seppie, Tauno Ruotsala, Primo Gatti, and Gary Allen. Mrs. Griffiths died Thursday, April 15, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. Born in Rock Springs Nov. 2, 1889 she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Leadbetter, early pioneer residents of the area. Her father was a foreman on the Union Pacific Railroad. She was married to William Griffiths in 1908. Mr. Griffiths also was a member of another pioneer family. Surviving are two sons, William Jr., and Ben, both of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Primo (Elizabeth) Gatti and Mrs. Peter (Sally) Bercich, Rock Springs; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Harry Griffiths, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Thomas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1971 ELSIE McPARTLAND Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Marie McPartland, 81, of 222 Dickson St., were conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Rogan Mortuary Chapel, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Joe Melinkovich, Ron Frame, Ken Shelton, George Morphy, Charles Sheddon and Richard Canestrini. Mrs. McPartland died Sunday, April 18, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient two weeks. A resident of Rock Springs for about 30 years, she was born Nov. 4, 1889, in Omaha, Neb. She had made her home with her sister, Mrs. Lonnie Ellis, in Rock Springs. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lonnie (Marguerite) Ellis of Rock Springs, Mrs. William (Annette) McMurry and Mrs. William (Marie) Rasmussen, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa; a brother, Thomas Tomsen of Arcadia, Neb.; a grandson, a granddaughter, two great-grandchildren, and a nephew, Robert E. Ellis of San Francisco, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1971 MARY CREESE Funeral services for Mary Kathryn Creese, 56, 216 Liberty, Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Nick Natelli of the First Congregational Church officiating. The body was taken to Longmont, Colo., where services were conducted Wednesday at the Howe Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Doug Wasson, former pastor of the First Congregational Church of Rock Springs, now of Colorado Springs, officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont, Colo. Miss Creese died Sunday, April 18, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient three days. A veteran newswoman, Miss Creese had been news editor of the Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner for nearly 10 years. She had more than 35 years experience in newspaper work, having worked also for the Loveland, Colo., Reporter-Herald, the Longmont Times-Call and the Denver Post. Born in Robinson, Ill., Aug. 12, 1914, she moved to Colorado with her family at the age of two, living in Colorado Springs for two years before moving to Longmont, where she resided for 40 years. She lived in Loveland, Colo., three years before coming to Rock Springs. Miss Creese attended Longmont schools and was graduated from Longmont High School in 1932. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and at the time of her death was completing the Famous Writers School course of study in fiction writing. She was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church of Longmont and had attended the First Congregational Church while a resident of Rock Springs. She is survived by three brothers, Loren of Lakewood, Colo., Vernon of Wheat Ridge, and Donald of Boulder; one sister, Mrs. Henry (Margaret) Starkel of Denver; her stepmother, Mrs. Floy M. Creese of Canon City, Colo. and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1971 DEAN GOOKIN Funeral services for Dean H. Gookin, 63, Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ, three miles west of Rock Springs, LeRoy Hines, minister, officiating. Graveside services will be conducted by the Masonic Lodge and burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Mike Megeath, Ray Black, Bill Dickson, Dick Morris, Ben Hautala and Robert Bowden. Mr. Gookin died Tuesday, April 27, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient five days. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 14, 1907, he had been a resident of Rock Springs the last 34 years. He was self-employed in the automotive business. He married the former Lucille Del Pierre May 18, 1932 in Iowa. Mr. Gookin was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; two daughters, Mrs. John (Jacqueline) Dolce and Mrs. Bill (Connie) Henderson; a son, Albert (Buddy) Gookin, all of Rock Springs; and seven grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1971 ANNE STEINHOUR Graveside services for Mrs. Anne Roe Marron Steinhour, 70, of Golden, Colo., formerly of Quealy and Rock Springs, were conducted at the Kemmerer City Cemetery at noon, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J.J. O’Connor officiating. Rosary was recited at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs Saturday, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Mrs. Steinhour died Thursday, April 22, at Lake Manor in Golden. Born Dec. 31, 1900, at Butte, Mont., she was the daughter of James and Rose Marron. She moved with her family to Anaconda, Mont., where she completed her schooling. At the age of 17, she moved to Fossil, Wyo., where she was a telegrapher and station operator for the Oregon Short Line Railroad. She was married to William Truman Steinhour at Pocatello, Ida., Nov. 28, 1923. They resided in Kemmerer until 1934, when they moved to Rock Springs with their two sons. In 1944 they moved to Quealy where Mr. Steinhour was superintendent of mines and resided there until his death Jan. 1, 1971. Surviving are two sons, Dr. J.F. Steinhour of Colorado Springs, Colo., and F.N. Steinhour of Golden; three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Bresnaham, of Lakewood, Calif., Mrs. Rose Clark of Kalispell, Mont., and Mrs. Catherine Phillip of Anaconda; three brothers, Ben Marron of Las Vegas, Nev., Walter Marron of Henderson, Nev., and Richard Marron of Long Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1971 MARCY ORTEGA Graveside services for Marcy Jean Ortega, infant daughter of Tommy and Norma Jean Flores Oretga of Green River, were conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery, Green River, the Rev. James Godley officiating. The baby died Monday, April 26, a day after birth. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Green River. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Home M. Flores and Mrs. and Mrs. Domenico Ortega, all of Green River; and a great-grandfather, Adonis Martinez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1971 URSULA BRACHUN Funeral services for Ursula Brachun, 86, 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at noon at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Leo and Mickey Kozola, Carl Bozner, Johnny and Edward Angelovic, all grandsons. Mrs. Brachun died Wednesday, April 28, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born Nov. 1, 1894, in Restanj, Yugoslavia, Mrs. Brachun was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the KSKJ Lodge. Surviving are two sons, Mike Kozola of Denver, Colo., and Leo Kozola of Rock Springs; five daughters, Mrs. Frank (Ann) Lebar and Christine Booth, both of Rock Springs, Mrs. Angela Angelovic of Thermopolis, Mrs. Joseph (Justine) Naglich of Billings, Mont., and Mrs. Roy (Antoinette) Ames of Lakewood, Calif.; 27 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and three children. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1971 MARY MLINAR Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Mlinar, 80, 1028 Seventh St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Elich, Tony Pivic, Joseph Jereb Jr., David Petrie, Arnold Vondenkamp Jr., and Serafino Rauzi. Mrs. Mlinar died Friday, April 23, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for about a week. A resident of Rock Springs for about 57 years, she was born at Kranj, Slovenia, Yugoslavia, April 17, 1891. Surviving are three sons, Charles, Ignatz Jr., and Joseph; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Uremovich, all of Rock Springs; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ignatz Mlinar Sr., Nov. 5, 1969. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1971 LOUISE RADOVICH Funeral services for Mrs. Simon (Louise) Radovich, 80, 701 Gobel St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles A. Bartek of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John and Edward Bowker, Tom Overy, Emanuel Zancanella, Louis Barto and John Stafford. Mrs. Adovich died Thursday, April 22, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Feb. 24. She had been in ill health for the past six months. Born in France April 2, 1891, she met and was married to Simon (Sam) Radovich in France in 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Radovich came to Rock Springs soon after their marriage and had resided here since that time. She was preceded in death by her husband, Feb. 12, 1958. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1971 JOHN AMIZICH Funeral services for John George Amizich, 42, 1021 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Marushack, Michael Popp Jr., Lee Vigil, Steve Kudar, Ray Kudar and Donald Chipp. Mr. Amizich died Friday, April 30, at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient about a year. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he was born here May 21, 1928, the son of Martin and Rose Kudar Amizich. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Jack (Jennie) McQuillan; four brothers, Antone, Martin and Peter, all of Rock Springs, and Joseph of Clarksville, Ark.; his grandmother, Mrs. Ignatz Kudar, Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Paul, in 1956. Another brother, Larry, was lost and never located in Alaska July 9, 1959, while working on a drilling crew for Boyles Drilling Co. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1971 M.E. McBRIDE Funeral services for Martin Edgar McBride, 83, of 32 North Fifth West, Green River, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Union Congregational Church, the Rev. Carl Krusi officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. McBride died Thursday, April 29, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. Born July 3, 1887, in Traphill, N.C., he was the son of Martin Green and Sarah Jane Harris McBride. He married Maude Luray Spicer Feb. 28, 1908 in Traphill. He came to Green River in 1909 and was employed by Green River Mercantile delivering groceries in a horse-drawn wagon. He later was employed by Southern Utilities as a stationary engineer until his retirement in 1942. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church of Traphill and a member of the Congregational Church in Green River. Surviving are his wife, Maude, Green River; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mable) Lewis of Sunset, Utah, Mrs. Francis (Virginia) Mingel of North Platte, Neb., and Mrs. George (Mary) Burke of Eagle River, Ala.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1971 CHARLES JENSEN Funeral services for Charles Edward Jensen, 76, 423 West Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Green River. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Jensen was found dead at his home Monday. Death is believed to have occurred Saturday, May 1. Born April 11, 1895, in Aarhus, Denmark, he was the son of Ole and Line Geregersen Jensen. He married Clara Margaret Young in June, 1935, in Green River. A resident of Green River since 1900, he was graduated from Green River High School and attended Oberlin College for over two years. He served Sweetwater County as assistant county assessor and the Town of Green River as town clerk. He also was employed by Southern Utilities and as a ticket clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad for 15 years before he retired in April 1960. He had been a scoutmaster and committee chairman of Boy Scout Troop No. 1 and a member of the Green River school board, having served as president of the board at one time. A veteran of World War I, he was a Past Commander of the American Legion. Active in the Masonic Lodge, Mr. Jensen was a Past Master of Mount Moriah Chapter No. 6, Past High Priest of Ballbec Chapter No. 5, Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Wyoming and a member of Eastern Star Mystic Chapter No. 8. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church. He was preceded in death by his wife in August, 1945, and a son, Lt. Col. Bruce A. Jensen, in 1967. Surviving are a son, Charles Jensen, Larkspur, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. June Hyde of Ogden, Mrs. Margaret Porter of Longmont, Colo., and Mrs. Dorothy Peterson of Hyattsville, Md.; and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1971 RUDOLPH MAKI Funeral services for Rudolph M. Maki, 80, Golden, Colo., formerly of Rock Springs and Superior, were conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. A.P. Maleske of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Stark, Keith Curran, Ed Soderlund, Arne Oja, Tim Nousi and George Sturholm. Mr. Maki died Saturday, May 1, at Mercy Hospital in Denver after a brief illness. Born Nov. 23, 1882, at Hameenkyro, Finland, he came to the United States in 1901. He resided in Michigan until moving to Rock Springs in 1903. He moved to Superior in 1906, where he lived until moving to Golden in 1962. He was a retired coal miner. He married the former Mary Manner in Superior in 1910. She preceded him in death Nov. 7, 1961. Mr. Maki was a member of the Lutheran Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are a son, Arnie of Golden; four daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Vienna) Tremelling of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jack (Tynne) Madland and Mrs. Lina Lee, both of Denver, and Mrs. Ted (Sylvia) Anderson of Durango, Colo.; a sister, Sanni, living in Finland; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1971 CATHERINE GILMORE Funeral services and burial for Catherine Ellen Gilmore, 16, of Indianapolis, Ind., were conducted in Indianapolis. Miss Gilmore died Monday at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital of injuries she sustained in a one-car accident Monday morning 1 ½ miles east of Green River on Interstate 80. Miss Gilmore was a passenger in a car driven by Pamala K. Zurcher, 18, of Indianapolis. Miss Zurcher told investigating officers she apparently went to sleep and lost control of the car. Miss Gilmore and another passenger, Jeffrey Alan Beck, 22, of Indianapolis, were thrown from the car as it rolled end over end. She was born July 20, 1954 at Indianapolis, and is survived by a sister, Mrs. Gary McKinney of Indianapolis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1971 Mrs. Earl Swindler Dies in Washington Funeral services for Mrs. Earl (Sarah) Swindler, 66, of Zillah, Wash., former resident of Dines and Rock Springs, who died April 27 in Central Memorial Hospital, Toppenish, Wash., were conducted April 30 at 10 a.m. in Toppenish. Bishop Judd Allsop of the Toppenish Latter-day Saints Church officiated. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery, Toppenish. Mrs. Swindler was born April 1, 1905 in Bemidji, Minn., and had been a resident of Dines and Rock Springs, Wyo., and of the Yakima Valley in Washington since 1948. Survivors include her husband, Earl Swindler of Zillah; two sons, Marion Swindler of Zillah and Richard Swindler of Douglas, Ariz.; one sister, Mrs. Vivian Huffman of Glenoma, and six grandchildren. Mrs. Marion Swindler is the former Sylvia Werhunc of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1971 STEVE LISKA Funeral services for Steve Liska, 63, 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Eusek, John Endrizzi, Leno Menghini, Fred Russold, Ernest Fedel and Matt Leskovec. Mr. Liska died Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. after a long illness. He had been a patient at Kimberly Manor for three years after he was injured in a hit-and-run accident July 7, 1968. A native of Rock Springs, he was born here Nov. 2, 1907, the son of George and Emma Dugas Liska. He attended Rock Springs schools and had been employed as a miner in the Union Pacific coal mines until his retirement. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. William Lakko, two brothers, Edward and Frank Liska, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John, who died March 31, 1945, while serving with the military forces during World War II. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1971 BEN HARVEY Funeral services for Ben H. Harvey, 81, of 169 K St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Nick Natelli of the First Congregational Church officiating. Military honors were accorded by American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24 and the Wyoming National Guard. Entombment was in the family mausoleum in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Fornengo, Boyd Lewis, Henry Likwartz, James Stark, Millard Shoopman and John Williams. Mr. Harvey died Wednesday, May 12, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since April 11. Born Dec. 18, 1889 in Rock Springs, he was the son of the late M.E. and Sarah J. Lewis Harvey, pioneer residents of the city. He was graduated from Rock Springs High School and the University of Wyoming. He was a retired master mechanic and electrician for the Union Pacific Coal Co. and the Lionkol Coal Company. A veteran of World War I, he had served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Surviving are one sister, Sara Harvey, and one brother, William J. Harvey, both of Rock Springs; and a nephews, Dr. Thomas E. Utley, Tampa, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret E. Wetzel and Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Utley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1971 ROBERT COLOMBO Funeral services for Robert Colombo, 55, of 207 Hancock St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John M. Marushack, Franklin Dale Womack, Harry Larsen, Michael Yakomivich, Steve Dudrick and Leo Gentilini. Honorary pallbearers included Paul Colombo, Steve Kosovich, Andrew Yakimovich, John Yakimovich, Herm Albertini, Joe R. Wilmetti, Herman Rauzi and Serafino Rauzi. Mr. Colombo died Saturday, May 15, at Saint Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. He had been in ill health since March 7. A resident of this area since 1918, he was born at Johnston City, Ill., June 11, 1915, the son of the late Ceasere and Mary DeMattie Colombo. He married the former Helen M. Yakimovich in Rock Springs May 29, 1937. He attended school in Reliance and was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He also was a member of International Union of District No. 50 and Local 13214 A.T.W. He was employed as a miner at the FMC Trona plant at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, Helen of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. John (Kathleen) Marushack of Denver and Mrs. Franklin (Roberta Jean) Womack of Salt Lake City; one brother, Paul of Flagstaff, Ariz; two sisters, Mrs. Nase (Theresa) Gagliardi of Kemmerer and Mrs. Larry (Josephine) Schlekau of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1971 PETER SIKICH Funeral services for Peter P. Sikich, 58, of 1305 Eleventh St., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at the Rogan Mortuary chapel, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Louis Sikich, Lewis Evezich, Mike Sikich, Lewis Groshel, Donald Evezich and Donald Schramm. Mr. Sikich died Tuesday, May 18, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifetime resident of this area, he was born at Superior June 1, 1912, and was a retired coal miner. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Ann) Groshel and Mrs. Rose Santich, both of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Luke (Katherine) Evezich of Frederick, Colo.; two brothers, Louis and Michael, both of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1971 JACK SHELL Funeral services for Jack Alan Shell, 48, of Reliance, were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, 513 G St., the Rev. Elmer Mundy officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Milan Pryich, Robert Wilke, Bud Meeks, Frank Wall, Bert Madden and Cal Bluemel. Mr. Shell died Sunday, May 16, at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, after a long illness. Born June 30, 1922, in Birmingham, Ala., he had been a resident of this area 17 years. He was employed as a kiln operator at FMC. Surviving are his wife, Grace of Reliance; one son, Alan of Denver; two daughters, Lola and Lee, both of Reliance; and two sisters, Mrs. Earl Long and Mrs. Earl Pikes, both of Birmingham, Ala. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1971 MARTHA HARRIS Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Wallace Harris, 76, of Kailua, Hawaii, formerly of Superior, will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bishop Richard James officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Emmett Harris, Nathan Harris, Mark Harris, Henry Smith, Denny Freeman and Brent Wallace. Mrs. Harris died Saturday, May 15, at her home. Before moving to Hawaii, she had been a resident of Superior for 29 years. She is survived by two sons, Emmett W. Harris of Los Altos, Calif. and Nathan L. Harris of Auburn, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Marlu) Nelson of Kailua, Hawaii and Mrs. Elmo (Bette) Aagard of Spokane, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. Charles J. (Lois) Sorenson of Salt Lake City, Mrs. John W. (Josephine) Wallace, Rock Springs, Mrs. George N. (Margaret) Green of Pocatello, Idaho, and Mrs. E.H. (Nona) Slade of Ogden, Utah; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1971 ALFRED YOUNG Funeral services for Alfred Young, 54, of 843 Young Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, the Rev. Nick Natelli officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Art Taucher, Keith West, Marvin Johnson, Don Mills Sr., Clarence Samuels and Bill McCurtain. Mr. Young died Tuesday, May 18, at his home. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, he was born here Dec. 17, 1916, and was married to the former Helen Necessary in Omaha, Neb. A certified pubic accountant, Mr. Young was a partner in the firm of Likes, Stevens, Young and Henderson. A graduate of the University of Wyoming, he was a past president of the Rolling Greens Country Club. Mr. Young was a member of the First Congregational Church, of which he had been a moderator, trustee and deacon. Surviving are his wife, Helen, Rock Springs; a daughter, Alice Ann, a student at Stanford University; one brother, Harry H. Young, Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Betty) Likes and Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Fearn, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. Ben (Nelle) Buckley of Laramie. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1971 WALTER GODDARD Funeral services for Walter Goddard, 77, of 610 Gobel St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bishop Richard James officiating. Services were conducted Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Bills Funeral Home in Evanston, Bishop Wayne Asay officiating. Burial was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Delgado, James Draycott, George Herd, Richard Lee, Gilbert Roberts and Paul Kragovich. Mr. Goddard died shortly after he was admitted Thursday, May 13, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. He apparently had suffered a heart attack at his home. Born in Almy, Wyo., May 14, 1893, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Wagstaff Goddard. He married the former Florence Cook Feb. 16, 1926 at Ogden, Utah. A resident of this area since 1928, he attended schools in Almy and Cumberland and was a retired coal miner. Mr. Goddard was a veteran of World War I, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the United Mine Workers of America and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his wife, Florence, of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. William (LaRue) Lee of Rock Springs and Mrs. Davy (Connie) Herd of Cheyenne; four brothers, Jack and Lawrence both of Salt Lake City, Henry of Sun Valley, Calif., and Ralph of Dell, Mont.; three sisters, Ada Goddard of Rock Springs, Mrs. James (Mary) Yates of Green River and Mrs. Ted (Helen) Dennison of Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Shirley, and two sons, William and Walter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1971 JAMES TOMICH Funeral services for James George Tomich Sr., 51, of 1050 Marchant St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles A. Bartek officiating. Military graveside honors were accorded by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Tomich Jr., Karl Tomich, Edward Westbrook, Joe Koritnik, Steve Koritnik and Louis Koritnik. Mr. Tomich, owner and operator of the Wells Garden Liquor Store in Rock Springs, died Saturday, May 15, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for two weeks. Born March 11, 1920 in Dines, he was a veteran of World War II. He married the former Gloria May Canestrini in Rock Springs Feb. 27, 1952. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Alyce; two sons, James Jr. and Daniel, all of Rock Springs; his mother, Mrs. Joseph Tomich of Eden; four brothers, Joseph of Jackson, Edwin and Carl of Eden and Steve of Cheyenne; five sisters, Mrs. William (Josephine) Westbrook and Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Edwards of Rock Springs, Mrs. Frank (Ann) Naglich of Paramount, Calif., Mrs. L.S. (Barbara) Crabbs of Denver and Mrs. William (Sandra) Lawler of Longmont, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1971 PETE GENETTI Funeral services for Pete Genetti, 88, of 611 Second St., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Rogan Mortuary Chapel, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Victor Menghini, Otto Canestrini, Guerino Rizzi, Leno Menghini, Frank Franch and Emil Bertagnolli. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Bertagnolli, Herman and Angelo Menghini, Adolph Floretta, Joe Cologna and Bill Marandi. Mr. Genetti died Sunday, May 23, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, a few hours after he was admitted, following a brief illness. Born in Cstelfondo, Tyrol, Austria, Oct. 18, 1882, he came to Rock Springs in 1900 to work in the mines. He went to Superior in 1909. He married Elvira Cologna in Rock Springs in 1912. She preceded him in death Jan. 29, 1938. He later married Alceste Zueck in Brez, Italy in 1939. While a resident of Superior from 1909 to 1942, he was associated with several businesses and served as a member of the Superior City Council for 16 years. He had been a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, Rock Springs since 1911 and also was a member of the American Fraternal Union Lodge of Rock Springs. Surviving are his wife, Alceste; two sons, Leno of Rock Springs and Paul of Casper; one brother, Louis Genetti of Rock Springs; two nieces, Mrs. Ole Anselmi of Rock Springs and Mrs. Clyde Coletti of San Mateo, Calif., and one grandson. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Bruno April 2, 1942, while serving in the military in World War II. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1971 RUDY deGUIO Funeral services for Caterino Rudolph “Rudy” deGuio, 73, of 414 B St., Rock Springs will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Arnold deGuio, Alfred deGuio, Reno Dellai, Eugene Dellai, August Zotti, Ted Tagnolli and Robert deGuio. Mr. deGuio died Tuesday, May 25, at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for about two weeks. Born July 3, 1897, in Mezzaselva di Roana, Italy, he came to Superior in 1922. In 1942, he moved to San Francisco, but returned to Rock Springs in 1946. He owned and operated Rudy’s Shoe Repair Shop until his illness. He married Erna Ruth Rigoni on Nov. 2, 1925, in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death. Mr. deGuio was a veteran of the Italian army in World War I. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and Fratellanza Operaia Di Mutuo Soccorso Lodge. Mr. deGuio is survived by his daughter, Elinor, Rock Springs; one brother, Louis deGuio of Philadelphia; and two brothers in Italy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1971 GLADYS SHERROD Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Belle Sherrod, 65, of 60 N. 6th W., Green River, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Union Congregational Church in Green River, the Rev. Carl Krusi officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Sherrod died Thursday, May 20, at St. Benedict Hospital in Ogden. A resident of Green River since 1928, she was born Sept. 24, 1905, in Grand Island, Neb., the daughter of the late Charles James and Mary Jane Whitehead Cornwell. She attended high school in North Platte, Neb., and was graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1963 with a bachelor of art degree. She married the late Leroy Frank Sherrod Nov. 4, 1937 in Ogden. She had taught in Green River elementary schools for 16 years. Mrs. Sherrod was a member of the Union Congregational Church, Royal Neighbors of America Lodge and Loyal Star Lodge. Surviving are two sons, Donald Sherrod of Jackson and James B. Sherrod of Perry, Utah; one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Janet) Fox of Green River; three brothers, Edward Cornwell of Whittier, Calif., Walter Cornwell of Long Beach, Calif., and A.D. Cornwell of Denver, and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1971 PEDRO CORONADO JR. Funeral services for Pedro Coronado Jr., six days old, were conducted Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Rogan Mortuary Chapel, the Rev. Patrick Trujillo officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. He died Monday, May 24, in Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. He was born May 18, 1971, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Coronado Sr. of Bitter Creek. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Santos Mendez and Mr. and Mrs. Pioquinto Coronado, all of Mexico. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 5, 1971 DANIEL KILLIAN Funeral services for Daniel W. Killian, 52, 807 Center St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24. Pallbearers were Joseph Feith Jr., Tony Demshar, John Yakimovich, Victor Kershisnik, Albert Toth and Leslie C. Hearne. Honorary pallbearers included Gust Gaviotis, Robert Nethery, Dale Dallas, Robert Myers, Christian Bunning and Cal Nordstrom. Mr. Killian died Thursday, May 27, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital shortly after he was admitted. Death was due to an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he was born here March 10, 1919, the son of Danny and Annie Highley Killian. He married Mary G. Gosar June 19, 1948 in Rock Springs. A graduate of Rock Springs High School, he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Medical Corps. Mr. Killian was store manager of Armco-National Supply Division in Rock Springs and had been employed by the firm for 18 years. Prior to that time he had been employed by Rock Springs Newspapers Inc. for 17 years. He was editor of the Wildlife Federation News letter for six years and was past president of the Sweetwater County Wildlife Assn. Mr. Killian appeared in a two-page color advertisement in the Oil and Gas Journal in June and July 1967. The advertisement featured a picture of him stream fishing in Wyoming. He was a member of the American Legion, American Fraternal Union Lodge No. 202, the Typographical Union, Sportsman’s Assn., Wildlife Federation, Sweetwater County Wildlife Assn. and Rolling Greens Country Club. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by one son, Daniel of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marianne) Volcic and Jean Marie Killian, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Dale F. Killian of Vernal, Utah; one granddaughter and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and three brothers, Jack, Vernon and Donald. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 5, 1971 KATHERYNE KNUTSON Funeral services for Mrs. Katheryne Knutson, 60, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Bishop Richard James of the LDS Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dennis McKone, Les Korogi, Kenneth Korogi, Frank Liska, Alex Spence Sr. and Alex Spence Jr. Mrs. Knutson died Saturday, May 29, at her home in Las Vegas. She had been in ill health for about two months. Born in Rock Springs March 17, 1911, she was the daughter of Carrie Nelson Spence and the late Charles W. Spence. She attended school in Reliance and Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1930. She attended the class reunion in Rock Springs last year. She was married to Clarence Knutson in Salt Lake City Oct. 10, 1940. A resident of Las Vegas the last three years, she was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the BPO Does of Bremerton, Wash. In addition to her husband, Clarence of Las Vegas, and her mother of Salt Lake City, she is survived by one brother, Charles Spence of Salt Lake City; three sisters, Mrs. George M. (Hilta) Holbrook of Downey, Calif., Mrs. Owens (Carol) Conter of Elko, Nev., and Mrs. James (Janet) McLelland of Salt Lake City; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 5, 1971 RUDOLPH SHASSETZ Funeral services for Rudolph Raymond Shassetz, 59, of 1027 Adams St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. A.P. Maleske of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John Shassetz, Andrew Shassetz, Archie Shassetz, Marion Shassetz, Eugene Boyak and Fred Wire. Mr. Shassetz died Friday, May 28, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for about two weeks. Born in Wisla, Poland, Oct. 11, 1911, he moved to Sheridan when he was one year old. Several years later he moved to Superior and then to Rock Springs. He had been employed as a coal miner and in construction work. He is survived by his wife, Bertha, Rock Springs; his mother, Mrs. Eva S. Boyak of Sonoma, Calif.; his stepfather, Andrew Boyak of Sonoma, Calif.; one son, Arthur Shassetz of Reliance; one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Beverly) Stearns of Paonia, Colo.; four brothers, John Shassetz of Rock Springs, Andrew Shassetz of Cheyenne, Archie Shassetz of Oakland, Calif., and Eugene Boyak of Sonoma, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Tom (Ann) Fascio, Mrs. Emelia Elliot, both of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mrs. Victor (Nellie) Frolic of Soldotna, Alaska. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Shassetz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 5, 1971 MARY TAYLOR Funeral services for Mary W. Taylor, 88, of 507 C St., were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Carl Krusi of the Green River Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Jones, Olaf Knudsen, John Stafford, Leno Menghini, Dr. R.R. Menghini and Robert A. Johnson. Miss Taylor died Monday, May 31, at Kimberly Manor after an illness of several months. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1883, she came to Rock Springs in 1888 and lived here the rest of her life. She was graduated from Rock Springs High School. Miss Taylor worked at the Union Pacific Coal Co. store for 50 years and was the first woman member of the Union Pacific Old Timers Assn. She also was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft and the First Congregational Church. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. T.P. (Lois) Dunlap of Chico, Calif., and Mrs. E.J. (Audrey) Anderson of Los Altos, Calif.; two nephews, Dr. Robert W. Taylor of Cheyenne and John W. Taylor Jr. of Rock Springs; and her sister-in-law, Mrs. John W. Taylor Sr. of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her brother, John W. Taylor Sr. and her sister, Bessie Elias, both of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 12, 1971 ALBERT SARCLETTI Funeral services for Albert R. Sarcletti, 55, of 211 Hay St., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Albino Simoncini, Don Stevens, John Lucas Jr., Mario Temperini, Angelo Anselmi and Keith West. Honorary pallbearers included Charles Bartram, Ken Shelton, Alfred Acker, Otto Canestrini, Keith Curran and Jim Bastalich. Mr. Sarcletti died Monday, June 7, shortly after he was admitted to Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. He apparently had suffered a heart attack at his home and was rushed to the hospital where he died. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Sarcletti had been owner of the Yellowstone Wholesale Co. since 1939. Born in Rock Springs April 4, 1916, he was the son of the late August Sarcletti and Lucile Anesi Sarcletti. He married Margaret Henderson Jan. 7, 1936 in Rock Springs. A graduate of Rock Springs High School, he was a member of BPO Elks Lodge No. 624, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, Knights of Columbus, SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, of which he was past president. Surviving are his wife, Margaret of Rock Springs; his mother, Mrs. Lucile Sarcletti of Tucson, Ariz.; one son, Ray Sarcletti of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. James (Lucille) Cooper of Rock Springs, Mrs. Buck (Diane) Jensen of Laramie and Mrs. Richard (Margee) Matthews of Vallejo, Calif.; one brother, Walter Sarcletti of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Ludwig (Olga) Plemel of Rock Springs and Mrs. Linda Soltis of Salt Lake City; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, who died in 1947. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 12, 1971 MARIA TWITCHELL Funeral services for Mrs. Maria Twitchell, 61, of 50 East Third South, Green River, were conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Green River LDS Ward Chapel, Bishop Clair R. Terry officiating. Burial was in the Manila, Utah City Cemetery. Mrs. Twitchell died Saturday, June 5, at her home, the victim of smoke inhalation. Born Sept. 27, 1909, in Manila, Utah, she was the daughter of Franklin and Myrtle Potter Twitchell. She married Albert B. Harris in Vernal, Utah, Aug. 8, 1925. Mr. Harris preceded her in death March 24, 1930. She married Leroy Twitchell Feb. 9, 1931, in Green River. Mr. Twitchell died Dec. 16, 1970. Mrs. Twitchell had lived in Green River since 1943, having moved there from Linwood, Utah. She was a member of the LDS Church of Green River and had been employed as a night clerk at the Tomahawk Motel for eight years. Surviving are three sons, Ronald A. Harris, Greybull, Frank T. Harris of Green River and Ed L. Twitchell of Ogden, Utah; two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Zola) Lewis of Green River and Mrs. Kenneth (Phyllis) Jackson of Green River; three sisters, Mrs. Emily Hankes of Provo, Utah, Mrs. Val (Lois) Cox of Virginia, Utah, and Mrs. Albert (Phoebe) Twitchell of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 12, 1971 MIKE BUSKO Funeral services for Mike (Mox) Busko, 81, of House 106, Reliance, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike O’Farrell, Bob O’Farrell, John Wilson, Clifford Renz, Clyde Daniels and Stanley Fabian. Mr. Busko died Friday, June 4, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since May 25. He had been in ill health for about two weeks. A resident of this area since 1934, he was a retired coal miner. Born June 13, 1889, at Pruzzna, Russia, he moved to Canada in 1913, and came to the United States in 1916. He married the former Mary Beyda in Salt Lake City June 15, 1925. Mr. Busko has worked in the Kemmerer area and at Winton and Reliance until his retirement in 1956. He had been a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 151 since 1928, and the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Reliance; one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Marilyn) O’Farrell of Salt Lake City; one son, Roy of Seward, Neb.; four grandchildren, JoDee, Mike, Robbie and Jim O’Farrell, all of Salt Lake City and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 19, 1971 Walter Myers Dies In Hospital Friday Walter A. Myers, 78, 4145 West Ave., Lancaster, Calif., died Friday at 4:15 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient five days. A 50-year resident of Rock Rapids, Iowa, Mr. Myers was moving to Lancaster, Calif., when he became ill in Rock Springs. With him at the time of his death were his wife, Hanna, and a daughter, Janatha McKim of San Jose, Calif. Mr. Myers, a retired restaurant operator, was born in Sibley, Iowa, May 6, 1893, the son of the late Lou and Ella Olmstead Myers. He married Hanna J. Jeanne on Jan. 4, 1922 at Rock Rapids, Iowa. Surviving in addition to his wife and daughter are a son, Dauney of Los Angeles, Calif.; three other daughters, Mrs. Darlene Becker and Mrs. Valma Ciciotti, both of Lancaster, Calif., and Mrs. Avonella Brower of Los Angeles; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body will be sent to Lancaster for services and burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 19, 1971 LILLIAN CARLSON Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian N. Carlson, 75, of 1404 Yalecrest, were conducted Friday at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, the Rev. Nick Natelli officiating. Following services in Rock Springs, graveside services and burial were conducted at 2 p.m. in Crown Hill Memorial Park in Denver, the Rev. David Choate officiating. Pallbearers in Rock Springs were Frank Angeli, Tom Bernatis Sr., Jack Clark, Tom Overy, William McTee and Marino Pierantoni. Pallbearers in Denver were Jack Bramble, Robert Drueger, Raymond Swanson, Hugo Swanson, Dale Krueger and Tom Epling. Mrs. Carlson died Wednesday, June 16, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient about one week. A former resident of Superior and longtime resident of Rock Springs, she was born Feb. 29, 1896 at Assaria, Kan., the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Magnuson Johnson. She attended schools in Assaria, Kan. She was married to Carl J. Carlson June 30, 1923, in Denver. Mrs. Carlson was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Mountain Lily Chapter No. 10, VASA Lodge and the Women’s Benefit Association. She was preceded in death by her husband May 12, 1959. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bruno (LaVerne) Bettolo of Rock Springs and Mrs. Charles W. (Ella) Noel of Casper; one brother, Elmer Johnson of Salina, Kan.; five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 19, 1971 DOROTHEA REAVILL Private funeral services for Mrs. Dorothea Spani Reavill, 64, 809 Bushnell, Rock Springs, were conducted Friday, June 11, in Salt Lake City, the Rev. Donald Mills, formerly of the Rock Springs Congregational Church, officiating. Cremation followed. Mrs. Reavill died Thursday, June 10, in a Salt Lake City hospital, where she had been a patient about six weeks. She had suffered a heart attack about two months ago. Born Aug. 1, 1908, in Little Rock, Ark., to David and Emily Guinea, she later was adopted by D.D. and Clara Spani of Rock Springs. She was married to Tobey O. Reavill Feb. 8, 1930, in Manila, Utah. She attended the University of Wyoming School of Nursing for four years, graduating in 1957 with a BS degree. She taught in Rock Springs schools two years and also worked as a hospital and private duty nurse. Surviving are her husband, Tobey, of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Robb Heinemann of Tenafly, N.J.; one son, David Allen Reavill of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 19, 1971 FRANK TOTH Funeral services for Frank R. Toth, 46, of Salt Lake City, formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel, Bishop Richard James officiating. Burial was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Toth, Roger Sadler, Norman Davis, Rudy Zorko III, Robert Vesco and Joe Toth. Mr. Toth died Saturday, June 12, at his home. He was employed in Salt Lake City as a furniture carrier. Surviving are one son, John Toth of Draper, Utah; two daughters, Darlene Toth of Bellflower, Calif., and Mrs. James (Frankie Jean) Christo of Sandy, Utah; one brother, John Toth of Taylorsville, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Rudolph (Helen) Zorko Jr. of Midvale, Utah, and one grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 19, 1971 AMOS PAGE Funeral services for Amos J. Page Sr., 57, of 717 Booker St., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Elmer Mundy of the Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Leonard Page, Billie Hooks, Louis Upton, Jesse Reed, Earl Dotsey, Amos Jackson, Milton Calhoun, Clint Randolph, Harvey Collins and Thomas Carter Sr. Mr. Page died Tuesday, June 15, at Carbon County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient four days. A resident of this area about 25 years, Mr. Page was born May 5, 1914 in Little Rock, Ark. He had been a coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Annie of Rock Springs; three sons, Amos J. Page Jr. of Rock Springs, Jimmy D. Page, serving with the U.S. Army at Ft. Bliss, Tex., and Arthur L. Page of Rock Springs; seven daughters, Mrs. Ira (Annette) Conley and Mrs. Frank (Rose) Thompson, both of Little Rock, Ark., Betty Page of Rock Springs, Jewell, Claudette, Gladys and Frances Page, all of Denver; and 10 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 19, 1971 ALFONSO MUNIZ Funeral services for Alfonso Muniz, 49, Green River, were conducted Monday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Vasquez, A. Ortega, James Morgan, Ruben Muniz, Floyd Scritchfield and Curtis Keeling. Mr. Muniz died Friday, June 11, at Veteran’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for about six weeks. Born Dec. 7, 1921 in Taos, N.M., he was the son of the late Guerllemo and Maria Quintana Muniz. He had been a resident of Green River for many years. He attended school in Taos and was graduated from a barber college in Salt Lake City. At the time of his death he was a barber in Green River. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a life member of the Green River VFW Post No. 2321. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Victor, in 1937. Surviving are one son, David Muniz, serving in the U.S. Navy; two daughters, Mrs. Curtis (Stella) Keelin of Rock Springs and Mrs. Robert (Jennie) Stocks of Green River; one brother, Ruben Muniz of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Viola) Branch of Rock Springs and Mrs. Malaquias (Amalia) Arguello of Reliance; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 26, 1971 CLARENCE SEEBURG Funeral services for Clarence H. Seeburg, 74, 924 D St., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles A. Barick officiating. Military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the Wyoming National Guard. Burial will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Kershisnik, Ernest Fedel, Robert D. Beveridge, Bill McCurtain, K. Ota and William Longcore. Honorary pallbearers include Elmer Halseth, Walter Jorgensen and John Antwiler. A resident of Rock Springs for 46 years, Mr. Seeburg died Tuesday, June 22, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had been in ill health for about one month and had been admitted to the hospital several hours before his death. A retired businessman, he was born Feb. 9, 1897, at Boulder, Colo., the son of the late Charles and Emma Hawkinson Seeburg. He married Mary Ellen Evoy July 18, 1921 at Cheyenne. He attended school in Boulder, Boulder Prep School and the University of Colorado. He was an Army veteran of World War I and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 of which he was a past commander. Mr. Seeburg was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Earl, and a sister, Florence. He is survived by his wife of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Jean) Delaplaine of Bedford, Ind., Pat Seeburg of Powell, and Mrs. J. B. (Nancy) Cummings of Bowie, Md.; two sisters, Ada and Ethel Seeburg, both of Boulder, Colo.; eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 26, 1971 JAMES BACHMAN Funeral services for James J. Bachman, 73, 275 Bramwell, Green River, will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Francom and Smith Mortuary, Green River, the Rev. Carl Drusi officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Bachman, a resident of Green River since 1945 died Wednesday, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Born Jan. 22, 1898, at Council Bluffs, Iowa, he was the son of Daniel N. and Alta May Dollerhide Bachman. He married Helen Black Nov. 6, 1923, at Council Bluffs. He had worked as a lineman for Iowa Power and Light Co. until his retirement in 1945, when he moved to Green River. He was a member of the Electrical Workers' Union Local 763. Surviving are his wife of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Anita Seliers of Green River; one brother, Millard Bachman of Council Bluffs; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Weiss of Spring Valley, Calif. and Mrs. Clara Abel of Council Bluffs, and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 26, 1971 ANGELA SIMON Funeral services for Mrs. Angela Simon, 86, of 321 N St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in the Andra Hoffa plot in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Guido Fedrizzi, David Fedrizzi, Harold Krow, Bert R. Carollo Jr., Bert Carollo Sr., and Joe F. Wood. Mrs. Simon died Thursday, June 17, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since June 11. Born June 6, 1885, in Tyrol, Nanno, Italy, she had been a resident of Rock Springs 59 years. Surviving are her husband, Angelo Simon of Rock Springs; four daughters, Mrs. Amelia Bott of Farmington, N.M., Mrs. Linda Krow of Cheyenne, Mrs. Gema Wood of Denver and Mrs. Alice Carollo of Arvada, Colo.; one sister, Mary Bergamo in Italy; a cousin, Louis Bacca of California; and seven grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 26, 1971 ELI STEFANOFF Services for Eli Stefanoff, 76, of Salt Lake City and formerly of Rock Springs were held Tuesday, June 22, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City. Mr. Stefanoff was born Jan. 20, 1895 in Bulgaria. He came to the United States in 1912. He was a veteran of World War I. He had worked for many years in coal, copper and iron mines in the western states. For the past 13 years he had resided in Salt Lake City. Mr. Stefanoff is survived by one brother, one sister, and several nieces and nephews, all of Bulgaria. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 26, 1971 ANGELINA ZAMPEDRI Funeral services for Mrs. Angelina Zampedri, 87, of Buena Vista, Colo., a former long time resident of Superior, were conducted Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles A. Bartek officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph's section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were seven grandsons, Ray, Gary, Michael, Larry, Rudy and Robert Zampedri, Arthur Magagna and David Garrett. Mrs. Zampedri died Wednesday, June 16, at Salida Hospital in Salida, Colo., where she had been a patient one week. She had lived in Buena Vista since 1957. Born Sept. 14, 1883, in Tyrol, Austria, she was the daughter of Vigilio and Maria Dallow Arnoldi. She came to Superior in 1907 and married Enrico Zampedri Sept. 8, 1907 in Rock Springs. Mr. Zampedri died June 21, 1935. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Buena Vista. Surviving are four sons, Serafino and George Zampedri, both of Rock Springs, Joseph Zampedri of Ft. Bridger and Ricco Zampedri of Buena Vista; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Magagna of San Mateo, Calif. and Mrs. Gary (Edith) Garrett of Buena Vista; two brothers, Fred Arnoldi and Serafino Arnoldi, both of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 26, 1971 ZORA BERNET Funeral services for Zora E. Bernet, 58, of 717 Euclid Ave., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 9 a.m. at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Emil Blazovich, John Bowker, Edward Bowker, Wilford Bowker, John Kovacich and Steve Myska. Mrs. Bernet, a resident of Rock Springs since 1917, died Wednesday, June 23, at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient for about three weeks. She was born in Bingham City, Utah, Oct. 1, 1912, to the late Tom and Martha Mazar Mandrich. She was married to Emil J. Bernet Feb. 15, 1953, in Rock Springs. Mrs. Bernet was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 306 and the Neighbors of Woodcraft. Surviving are her husband, Emil of Rock Springs; one brother, Tony Uzelac of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. Ann Castiliano of Hawthorne, Calif., and another sister and brother-in-law, Mary and John Kovacich of Phoenix, Ariz.; one aunt, Mildred Jerkovich of Roseville, Calif.; two brothers-in-law, Pete Coig and George Hernel both of Palo Alto, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Emily Denis of Palo Alto and Ann Bowker of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis Mandrich and William Valk Uzelac. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 3, 1971 MIGUEL ARCHULETA Funeral services for Miguel Antonio Archuleta, 78, 114 Sheridan St., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Patrick Trujillo officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Russold, Jim Stark, Ray Maestas, Jose Maes, Eddie Opella and Mickey Hernandez. Mr. Archuleta died Tuesday, June 27, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for six hours. He had been in ill health for about one week. A resident of Rock Springs since 1963, he was a retired railroad employee. Born April 4, 1893, at Golondrinas, N.M., he was the son of the late Nabor and Francisco Paiz Archuleta. Surviving are his wife, Emma of Rock Springs; two sons, Bill of Brighton, Colo., and Jose M. of Rock Springs; four daughters, Mrs. Toby (Delia) Pinard of Brighton, Colo., Mrs. Dennis (Emma) Chavez of Bloomfield, N.M., Mrs. Pauline Montoya of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Glen (Frances) Jones of Seneca, N.Y.; one brother, Vicente of Las Vegas, N.M.; 25 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 3, 1971 JACOB SIMON Funeral services for Jacob A. Simon, 72, Eden Valley, a former long-time Rock Springs resident, were conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Edward G. Shineberg officiating. Graveside services were conducted by the American Legion, and the Wyoming National Guard. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Al Carollo, Paul J. Wataha, Frank Ruiz, Jens Thorne, Ernest Sinko and Keith Curran. Mr. Simon died Monday, June 26, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient only a few hours. A resident of the Rock Springs area since 1947, he was a retired businessman, having operated the Jack and Jill Shop. Born Aug. 10, 1898, at Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Louis B. and Gertrude Arnold Simon. He married Dorothy Rosenberg Aug. 24, 1926 in Brooklyn. A Navy veteran of World War I, Mr. Simon was a member of the BOP Elks Lodge No. 624 and American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, of which he was a past commander. He served for many years on the Selective Service Board and was an original member of the Rock Springs City-County Airport Board. He had been reappointed to another five-year term on the airport board last January. Mr. Simon was preceded in death by his wife, Feb. 10, 1958. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Justyne) Tomich of Eden Valley and Louise Simon of San Jose, Calif.; one brother, Lawrence Simon of New York City; a sister-in-law, Mrs. H. M. Simon of Bal Harbour, Fla.; three grandchildren and three nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 3, 1971 WILLIAM STEINAKER Funeral services for William Earl Steinaker, 68, of Manila, Utah, were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Manila Ward LDS Chapel, Bishop Richard Webster officiating. Burial was in Manila City Cemetery. Mr. Steinaker died Sunday, June 23, at Lucerne Marina in the Flaming Gorge area. A resident of Green River 14 years, he had moved to Manila about two months ago. Born Oct. 21, 1902, in Vernal, Utah, he was the son of Joseph Anthony and Maude Bealer Steinaker. He had worked on his father’s ranch at Lone Tree for many years and also had been employed by the U.S. Forest Service five years. He had delivered mail from Green River to Manila, McKinnon, Burnt Fork and Dutch John for 21 years, until his retirement in June, 1970. Surviving are a brother, Elbert Steinaker of Manila, five nieces and two nephews. -- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 3, 1971 JOLENE MAGAGNA Funeral services for Jolene Magagna, 16, of Casper, formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Casper. Services were conducted Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Rogan Chapel in Rock Springs, Rev. Patrick Trujillo officiating. Burial was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat Murphy, Dave Gallus, Stan Moser, Mike Davidson, Chris Soderstrom and Joseph Dona. Miss Magagna died Sunday, June 27, at Natrona County Hospital of injuries she suffered in a mountain climbing accident on Casper Mountain. Born May 3, 1955, in Rock Springs, she had lived here until moving to Casper two years ago. She was an honor student at both Rock Springs High School and Natrona County High School. She would have been a senior during the 1971-72 school year and had been elected to serve as president of the senior class. She was an outstanding student in English and had many of her writings published in the school magazine. She also attended Our Lady of Sorrows School in Rock Springs and was active in debate and Pep Club while attending Rock Springs High School. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin V. Magagna of Casper; three sisters, Mrs. Michael (Jeanne) Story of London, England, Joan Magagna of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Steve (Janice) Radakovich of Helena, Mont.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 3, 1971 WALTER MILLS Funeral services for Walter Mills, 83, of 1124 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop Richard James officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Bennett and Jack Stainbrook, grandsons-in-law, Don Mills Jr., a grandson, Ernest Mills, a great-grandson, and Don Hunter and Dallas Larsen. Mr. Mills died Friday, June 23, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient five days. He had been in ill health the past four years. A resident of Rock Springs 78 years, he was born Oct. 28, 1888, at Lancastershire, England, the son of the late Sam and Mary Elizabeth Davis Mills. He married the former Gladys Reese at Evanston Aug. 21, 1911. Their marriage later was solemnized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple in Salt Lake City Oct. 15, 1915. A retired coal miner, Mr. Mills attended schools in Rock Springs and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the United Mine Workers of America and the Woodsmen of the World. Surviving are his wife, Gladys of Rock Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Jessie Mills of Rock Springs; one brother, James E. Mills of Sunnyside, Ore.; three grandchildren, 1? great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 3, 1971 WILLIAM YATES Funeral services for William I. Yates, 94, pioneer resident of Green River, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the new St. John’s Episcopal Church, Green River, the Rev. Dennis Serdahl officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Pallbearers were Allen Keeney, William H. Yates, Henry Chadey, Gordon Edwards, Dwight Jones and Ed Taliaferro. Honorary pallbearers were William Hutton, Teddy Walsh, Wiley Shaver, Keith Smith, Ed Riley, Grover Logan and William P. Rogers. Mr. Yates died Sunday, June 27, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Born March 14, 1877, in Whiston, Lancashire, England, he married Ellen Parr Jan. 23, 1904 in Prescott, Lancashire, and came to Rock Springs in March of 1907. The family then moved to Green River in 1917, where he resided until his death. Employed as a ticket agent for the Union Pacific Railroad, Mr. Yates was a painting and paperhanging contractor. An accident while working as a Union Pacific powerhouse operator caused the loss of one eye, and he traveled to Denver to attend business school to qualify as a public stenographer. He was then employed in Green River as a secretary to the Union Pacific special agents, and began a career of public services as deputy county clerk and county clerk until 1933. He later served as Green River town treasurer until his retirement. Mr. Yates also was associated with Green River Electric and Yates Furniture. He was a charter member of the Green River Community Club, which preceded the Chamber of Commerce, and was a member of the board of directors of the Sweetwater Federal Savings and Loan. He worked in the Boy Scout program for many years beginning in 1918, and was a Sunday school teacher. He was an active member in the Episcopal Church in both Green River and Rock Springs. Interested in the history of the area for many years, he also was a member of the county and state historical societies. His wife preceded him in death on Dec. 1, 1960. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lizzie Rigby, in England. He has resided with his son, James O. Yates, since 1958. He is survived by his son, James O. Yates of Green River; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Florrie) Tyldsley of Hamilton, Ontario; one grandson, William H. Yates of Brigham City, Utah; one granddaughter, Mrs. Allen (Jean) Keeney of Rock Springs, and six great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 3, 1971 Two Motorcyclists Killed Near Basin BASIN, Wyo. (AP)—Two young motorcyclists were killed today when their bike and a pickup truck collided head-on about five miles south of here. The State Highway Patrol said Tom Henderson of Basin and John R. Barnett of Laramie, both 20, died in the accident on U.S. 20. They were the state’s 73rd and 74th traffic victims this year. The patrol said the truck operated by Frederick P. Booth, 36, of Greybull, apparently was in the wrong lane. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 3, 1971 J. A. Christmas Services Scheduled J. A. “Jack” Christmas, 85, long-time Kemmerer attorney, died Wednesday morning in the Evanston Hospital where he had been hospitalized for about six months. Mr. Christmas was a prominent attorney and rancher in the Kemmerer area for many years. He had retired a few years ago. The Christmases had lived in Arizona. Services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Evanston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 ROBERT MURPHY JR. Funeral services for Robert D. Murphy Jr. of Salt Lake City were conducted Thursday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Erramouspe, John Eusek, William O’Farrell, Leno Menghini, Matt Leskovec and Ernest Fedel. Mr. Murphy died Monday, July 5, at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. A former resident of Rock Springs, he had been employed at a Salt Lake nursing home in a clerical position. Born May 12, 1924, he was the son of Robert D. and Elizabeth Hasson Murphy Sr., longtime residents of the area. Surviving are his brother, James Gordon Murphy, South San Francisco, Calif.; two sisters, Sister M. Agnes Dolores, Salt Lake City, and Mrs. Herman Urschel of Denver, Colo., and four nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 WALTER KEYWATZ Funeral services for Walter Keywatz, 62, 1209 Tenth St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was int St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kemmerer. Pallbearers were John Valco, Robert Peasley, Ted Blalock, Mike Duzik, Wayne Collier and Hank Wilcox. Mr. Keywatz died Friday, July 2, at Lincoln County Memorial Hospital in Kemmerer. He was born April 12, 1909 at Dietz, Wyo., the son of Jack and Carolina Levick Keywatz. Mr. Keywatz married Melba Christine Bellman. He had been employed as a pipefitter welder. Surviving are his wife of Rock Springs; two sons, Bert T. Keywatz and Bert W. Madden, both of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Eunice) Farrell of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Jeanette Jones and Mrs. Garnet Nelson, both of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. George (Rose) Wilcox of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 MRS. ANNA RILEY Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Riley, 80, 318 O St., Rock Springs were conducted Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Stark, Tony Uzelac, Mungo Brown, Emil Bernel, Michael Vase and Don Corder. Mrs. Riley died Tuesday July 6, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for two days. She had been in ill health for about two weeks. A resident of Rock Springs for 46 years, she was born July 17, 1890 at Glasgow, Scotland. Mrs. Riley married Tom Riley at Kanawha County, W.Va. Feb. 11, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband. Surviving are one son, Thomas McCafferty of Oakland, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Orlando (Vivian) Montoya and Bernice Riley, both of Fort Lyon, Colo.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 ALBERT PAYSON Funeral services for Albert Payson, 73, 19 S. Fifth W., Green River will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception, the Rev. James Godley officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Dussart, Karl Moedl, Vernon Horton, Grant Mork, Ed Hofeldt and Eldred Toone. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Mr. Payson’s friends in Green River and Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River, he was born Aug. 30, 1897 at Manning, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Kathryn Dreessen Payson. He married Patricia Barrett Aug. 3, 1925 at Green River. A retired locomotive engineer, he moved to Rock Springs as a child and moved to Green River in 1913. He was an engineer from 1916 until his retirement, Sept. 1, 1967. Mr. Payson was a member of the Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Union Pacific Old Timers’ Club in Green River. A veteran of World War I, he was a charter member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Pilot Butte Post 2321. Surviving are his wife of Green River; one brother, Otto of Green River; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Droege and Mrs. Mathilda Evers, both of Green River and Mrs. Emma Deitz of Manning, Iowa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 MRS. ELLA BOWEN Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Nora Lively Bowen, 84, of Hollister, Idaho were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at R.L. Volsey Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Oyer Morgan officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ernest Mecca, Jimmy Mecca, Tommy Lane, Bill Perkins, Ray Dupape and Bob Dupape. Mrs. Bowen died Sunday, July 4, at her home in Hollister. A Rock Springs resident for 48 years, Mrs. Bowen was born July 3, 1887 in Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter and one son. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James (Mae) Mecca of Rock Springs and Mrs. Niel (Opal) Whitney of Hollister; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 GLADYS ROSE UNDEM Funeral services for Gladys Rose Undem, 79, 837 Seventh Street, Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Rev. Oyer C. Morgan officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Phil Zaversnik, Cecil Headd, James, Stark, Wayne Johnson, Joseph A. Hoff and Eurcell Slate. Mrs. Undem died Thursday, July 1, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since June 12. She had been ill for the past two years. She was born March 24, 1892, in Grey Cliff, Mont., the daughter of the late Bert and Millia C. Wheaton. She married Thomas Groark in 1908 in Billings, Mont. He died in 1925. She was married to Martin Undem April 19, 1928, in Denver. Surviving are her husband, Martin of Rock Springs; four sons, Erwin Groark of Rock Springs; Martin “Jack” Undem Jr. of Chickasha, Okla.; William Undem of Scottsvalley, Calif.; and Clarence Undem of Sipsey, Ala.; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Carr of Rock Springs; two brothers, Lloyd Wheaton of Napa, Calif. and Robert Wheaton of Kingman, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 ROBERT BROWN Robert Thomas Brown, 38, owner of the Wamsutter Bar in Wamsutter was found dead in the storeroom of his bar at about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, by his niece, Mrs. Louise Decker of Pueblo, Colo., who had been visiting in Wamsutter. Mr. Brown was the victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the right temple, according to Sweetwater County Coroner Peter Vase. He had been a resident of Wamsutter for the past two years. Mr. Brown was born Aug. 19, 1932 at Denver, Colo., the son of the late Frank M. Brown and Elizabeth Brown. He married Myrtle Forrest March 25, 1959 at Denver. Surviving are his wife of Wamsutter; his mother of Denver; three sons, Bruce of Wamsutter and Steve and Robert, both of Denver; a stepdaughter, Barbara Worth of Denver; four sisters, Betty and Barbara of Denver and Frances and Dorothy of Los Angeles, and several nieces and nephews. Services and burial will be in Denver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 DARMO KARL MAKI Funeral services for Darmo Karl “Barney” Maki, 58, 1309 Clark St., Rock Springs were conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. A.P. Maleske officiating. Pallbearers were James Stark, Jimmy L. Fun, Tony Zaversnik, Tim Nousi, F.P. Cody and Jiro Okano. Mr. Maki died Friday, July 2, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for several days. A retired coal miner, Mr. Maki was born Dec. 27, 1912, at Superior, the son of the late Matt and Anna Bacca Maki Rink. He had been employed by School District No. 1 until his retirement last year. Mr. Maki was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the United Mine Workers of America. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two brothers, Enor and Leonard, both of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. E.W. (Elma) Cape and Mrs. Robert (Aune) Clark Jr., both of Pinedale, and Mrs. Earl (Lillie) Shotwell of Cheyenne; one aunt, Mrs. William (Susan) Hill of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 JUNE HANNA EMERY Funeral services for June Hanna Emery, 59, 1182 Palisades Ct., Rock Springs were conducted Saturday, July 3, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Communion, the Rev. Dennis Serdahl officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Robert S. Flansburg, John Bernatis, Joseph F. Miller, Gordon Coffey, William Coffey and Ralph Gilpin. Mrs. Emery died Wednesday, June 30, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a long illness. The Emerys had recently returned to Rock Springs from Salt Lake City where Mrs. Emery had been employed for 20 years as an insurance clerk at Holy Cross Hospital. Mrs. Emery was born May 3, 1912, in Rock Springs. She married Jackson Williams Emery May 10, 1929 at Manila, Utah. Surviving are her husband of Rock Springs; her mother, Mrs. Helen Kellogg of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Miller of Rock Springs and Mrs. Walter (Lucille) Furen of Martinez, Calif.; two brothers, William Black Jr. of Denver and Robert Black of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Marshall (Laurice) Martin of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Lloyde (Betty) Gibson of Green River and Mrs. Kenneth (Katheline) Gordon of Edmonds, Wash.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 JUDITH ANN HOFELDT Funeral services for Judith Ann Hofeldt, 28, 615 Jensen, Green River, were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at LDS Ward Chapel, Bishop Allen West officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Ogden, Jack Edwards, Blaine Bingham, Ben Harsha, Bill Moffitt and George Nomis. Honorary pallbearers were George Liska, Harry Murphy, Paul Hawley, Ron Pope, Toby Garcia and Wilson Schultz. Mrs. Hofeldt died Monday, July 5, at 11:35 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Born May 4, 1943 in Green River, she was the daughter of Carl A. and Anita Murphy Schultz. Mrs. Hofeldt married Herman Franklin Hofeldt, Sept. 21, 1959 at Manila, Utah. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ESA Sorority, Mountain TOPS Club and was a 4-H leader. She had been employed at Mr. D’s in Green River. Surviving are her husband of Green River; her mother of Green River; four daughters, Cherri Ann, Debbie Lynn, Tammy Lanette and Mary Annette, all of Green River; four brothers, Carl Shultz Jr., Roy, Howard and Gary, all of Green River; four sisters, Mrs. Toby (Patty) Garcia, Marcia Kay, Janie and Mary, all of Green River; her grandmother, Mrs. Rachel Medina of Richfield, Wash., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 10, 1971 JOHN GREEN Funeral services for John Edward Green, 59, 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs were conducted Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Green, Pat Green, Paul Green, Charles Thompson, Vincent Diiorio and Willis Gonterman. Mr. Green died Thursday, July 1, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County whee he had been a patient for one day. He was born Sept. 11, 1911 at Bicknell, Ind., the son of the late John Thomas and Julia Summers Green. He married Katheryn Broderick in 1934 in Springfield. A retired coal miner, he had lived in Superior for 1941 to 1955. He moved to Springfield in 1955 and later lived there until returning to Superior last year. Mr. Green was a member of St. Vivian’s Catholic Church of Superior and the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his wife of Superior; one son John R. of Springfield, Ill.; four daughters, Mrs. Donna Fox of San Pedro, Calif.; Mrs. Vincent J. (Mary) Diiorio of San Pedro, Calif.; Mrs. Steven (Patricia Ann) Kerasotes of Springfield, Ill., and Mrs. Charles (Vickie) Thompson of Springfield; three brothers, Pat, Paul and Bill Green all of Springfield; three sisters, Marie Shchuh and Rita Gonterman, both of Springfield, and Ruth Birdsell of Havana, Ill., eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 17, 1971 PAUL YEDINAK Funeral services for Paul George Yedinak, 73, 919 N. Front St., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial, with military graveside services, was at the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Ruggera, David Ruggera Jr., Michael Phillips, Mike Yedinak, Eddie Yedinak, John Larrabaster and Donald Legerski. Mr. Yedinak died Wednesday, July 14, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for 12 days. He had been in ill health for the past few months. Born Jan. 16, 1898, in Lebanon, Pa., he moved to Rock Springs in 1903. He married Mae Ralph in 1920. She preceded him in death in 1963. He married Katherine Ribovich Jan. 15, 1966. Mr. Yedinak worked as a printer for the Rock Springs Miner, where he had been employed since the age of 14. He became publisher of the paper from 1939 to 1941, and then was employed as a linotypist on the staff of the Rocket-Miner until he retired May 30, 1964. He served two years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Huntington as ship’s printer during World War I. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and more recently SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He was the first commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2316 in 1933, and was a charter member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, BPO Elks and the International Typographical Union. Surviving are his wife, Katherine of Rock Springs; one son, Dr. Paul R. Yedinak of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Alvin A. (Kay) Ketcham of Klamath Falls, Ore.; four brothers, John of Rock Springs, George of Hemet, Calif., Steve of Spokane, Wash., and Mike of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. John (Cecilia) Larrabaster of Rock Springs, Mrs. Alex (Mary) Barbero of Rawlins and Mrs. Willia (Helen) Donahoe of Spokane, Wash.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 17, 1971 BART DWAINE LOGAN Graveside services for Bart Dwaine Logan, infant son of Brett and Rita Logan, 620 Walnut St., will be conducted Saturday at 7 p.m. at Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Bishop Dee Potter officiating. The infant died at birth Wednesday at 7:32 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Logan Jr. of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Slagowski of Manila, Utah; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Logan Sr. of Rock Springs; a great-great-grandmother, Mrs. Amelia Teters of Rock Springs, and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Potter of Manila, Utah, and several aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles. Friends may call at the funeral home, 154 Elk St., Saturday until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 17, 1971 ADOLPH SITZMAN Funeral services for Adolph Sitzman, 69, of Farson, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Farson Community Hall, the Rev. Frank Redle of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Dwayne Mitchelson, Leo Mitchelson, James Wetzler Sr., James Wetzler Jr., Keith Webster and Bill Webster. Honorary pallbearers included Ora Wright, Fred Meyers, John Sitzman, Ed Sitzman, Rhiney Sitzman and Paul Payne. Mr. Sitzman died Friday, July 9, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater Couty where he had been a patient since June 27. He had been in ill health for the past 10 years. A resident of Farson since 1930, he owned and operated Sitzman’s Motel, Café and Gas Station there for the past 21 years. Born Sept. 29, 1901, at Ft. Collins, Colo., he was the son of the late Jacob and Charlotte Walker Sitzman. He attended schools in Ft. Collins. He married Minnie Webster Oct. 4, 1921, at Ft. Collins. Surviving are his wife, Minnie of Farson; two daughters, Mrs. James (Juanita) Wetzler of Ft. Collins and Mrs. Dwayne (Miceala) Mitchelson of Farson; three brothers, Edward of Cheyenne, and John and Rhiney of Ft. Collins; two sisters, Mrs. Ester Horstman of New York and Mrs. Lydia Ogden of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 17, 1971 JAMES O. YATES Funeral services for James O. Yates, 66, of 55 N. Center St., Green River, were conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Green River, the Rev. Dennis Serdahl officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leonard Stone, Jack Duncan, Ed Taliaferro, Erwin Vehar, Gus Genz and Charles Cargile. Honorary pallbearers were Ed Lewis, John Walker, Cecil Rhodes, Dr. E.A. Gaensslen, Dr. A.T. Sudman and Roger Pulley. Mr. Yates died suddenly Tuesday, July 13, after suffering a heart attack. He was owner and operator of the Yates Furniture and Appliace Store. Born Dec. 5, 1905, at Paddycroft, Lancashire, England, he was the son of the late William I. and Ellen Parr Yates. He came to the United States when he was three years old and had lived in Rock Springs until 1917, when the family moved to Green River, where he had resided since. He married Marry R. Goddard June 29, 1929 in Rock Springs. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was graduated from Green River High School. He also was a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Green River; a charter member of Scabbard and Blade, military honorary at the University of Wyoming, and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant through ROTC. He also was a charter member of Gamma Psi chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity at the university. He served as president of the Canterbury Club and the Engineering Club at UW. He was formerly secretary-treasurer of the Green River Hospital Board, was an active member of the Green River Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the board of directors at the time of his death. He was a charter member and first president of the Junior Old Timers Association. Mr. Yates had been active in scouting and was a former county chairman and precinct committeeman for the Republican Party in Sweetwater County. He also had taught rifle classes at UW. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George Albert, who died in infancy. Mr. Yates is survived by his wife of Green River; one son, William H. of Brigham City, Utah; one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Jean) Keeney of Rock Springs; six grandchildren and several great-nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 17, 1971 WILLIAM WHITEHEAD Funeral services for William (Bill) Whitehead, 74, of 522 D St., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. George Mackey of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Burial was in the Rawlins City Cemetery at Rawlins. Honorary pallbearers, all members of FOE Aerie No. 151, were Lee Bush, Frank Dolinar, Jim Macy, Otto Canestrini, Andy Lesco and H.J. Faccio. Mr. Whitehead died Tuesday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City after surgery. He had been admitted to the hospital July 10. A resident of Rock Springs since 1941, he was a retired coal miner. Born at Albia, Iowa, Aug. 15, 1896, he was the son of the late David Robert and Hannah Elizabeth West Whitehead. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 151, the United Mine Workers of America Local 2174, the IOOF Lodge No. 64, and the Improved Order of Redmen Lodge No. 5. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lurena C. Hartshorn of Riverton and Mrs. Margaret Skrodzki of Antioch, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 17, 1971 HELEN HAMM Funeral services for Helen Todd Hamm, 46, of Campbell, Calif., formerly of Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the R.L. Volsey Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Charles A. Bartek officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ken Hamm, Leo Todd, Paul Todd, Patrick Todd, Ray Kudar and Dr. G.G. Hamm. Mrs. Hamm died Monday, July 12, at Campbell, where she had been a resident about 20 years. Born Aug. 18, 1924 at Kemmerer, she was the daughter of Bernard and Irma Todd. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was graduated with the class of 1942. She was married to Don F. Hamm in 1945. Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by her father in 1949. Surviving are her husband, Don of Campbell; her mother of Rock Springs; three sons, Richard of Omaha, Neb., and Randall and Kevin of Campbell; two daughters, Mrs. Gail Benson of Rock Springs and Laurel of Campbell; three brothers, Paul Todd of Tucson, Ariz., Leo Todd of Granger, Utah and Pat Todd of Campbell; and five sisters, Mrs. Vivian Bartek of Aurora, Colo., Mrs. Catherine Astle of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Bernice Isherwood of Rock Springs, Mrs. Veronica Glagovich of Englewood, Calif., and Mrs. Marie Cardoza of Campbell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 24, 1971 STEVEN KRAGOVICH Funeral services for Steven Kragovich, 79, of Ogden, Utah, formerly of Kemmerer, were conducted Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Rock Springs, the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Pivic, Andy Motichka, Eugene Magsamen, James Kragovich, Paul Kragovich and Dick Schmidt. Mr. Kragovich died Monday, July 19, at Ogden. He had been in ill health for the past eight years. Born April 12, 1892, in Yugoslavia, he had been a longtime resident of Kemmerer until moving to Ogden 30 years ago. He had been employed at Hill Air Force Base until his retirement. Surviving are two nephews, Paul Kragovich of Rock Springs and Joseph Kragovich of Leadville, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 24, 1971 ANNIE CARROLL Funeral services for Annie Rebecca Carroll, 86, Tooele, Utah, formerly of Green River, were conducted Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the Tooele LDS Chapel. Graveside services and burial were conducted Thursday at 4 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Green River, First Ward Bishopric officiating. Mrs. Carroll died Monday, July 19, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a six months’ illness. Born Oct. 1, 1884, at Garden City, Utah, she was the daughter of John Carl and Hannah Rebecca Farner. She was married to Walter L. Cross in Las Vegas, Nev., in 1903. The marriage was later solemnized at the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. They lived in Bryan where Mr. Cross was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad and engaged in ranching in the Granger area. She was preceded in death by Mr. Cross Dec. 7, 1918. She moved to Green River with her family in 1919 and resided there until 1943. She was married to Hubert Carroll in 1949 and lived in Toole until Mr. Carroll died in 1969. Mrs. Carroll was active in the LDS Church in Green River and was one of the first members of the church there. She was active in Relief Society, primary and singing mothers. She also was preceded in death by two sons, Walter Lemual and Charles Lincoln. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Clara Morrison) Thornock of Bloomington, Idaho and Mrs. Erwin J. (May) Vehar and Mrs. Edwin (Lillian) Cook, both of Green River; one brother, John of Ogden; one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Lillian) Finley of Salt Lake City; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 24, 1971 CECILE EDWARDS Funeral services for Cecile Irene Edwards, 65, of 1510 Lowell St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bishop Richard James officiating. Graveside services and burial were in the Kemmerer City Cemetery at Kemmerer. Pallbearers were Jack While, Mike Motichka, James F. Wilson, James T. Wilson, all of Rock Springs, and Nolan Brown, William Ball and Arnold “Fat” Ball, all of Kemmerer. Mrs. Edwards died Tuesday, July 13, at her home after suffering a heart attack, but her body was not found until Thursday night. Born Nov. 2, 1905, at Jane, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Albert and Ella Amelia Lamb Davenport. She was married to Thomas E. Edwards in Rock Springs Sept. 16, 1927. Mr. Edwards preceded his wife in death in 1959. A resident of this area many years, Mrs. Edwards had resided in Winton from 1930 to 1953, when she moved to Stansbury. The family lived in Stansbury until moving to Kemmerer in 1958 and then came to Rock Springs in 1960. She was a graduate of Kemmerer High School and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving are two sons, Jack of Green River and Thomas of Houston, Tex.; one brother, Oliver Davenport of Ogden, Utah; one sister, Mrs. R.F. (Lorene Audrey) Walker of Unionville, Iowa; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Jane Edwards of Rock Springs; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 1971 JOHN KOWLOK Funeral services for John Kowlok, 30, of 909 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jack Simkins, Larry McNalley, Carl Anderson, Leslie Allan, Dennis Smith and Billy Houghton. Mr. Kowlok died Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of injuries he sustained in a one-car accident 16 miles north of Rock Springs Monday. Born Aug. 2, 1941 in Rock Springs, he was the son of John and Geraldine Ray Kowlok. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School, Western Wyoming College and had attended the University of Wyoming two years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was employed by Bunning Transfer at the time of his death. Surviving are his parents, one brother, Richard, one sister, Mary Ann, all of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Ray of Salt Lake City; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by one brother, Sgt. James Craig Kowlok, who was killed in a military jeep accident at Dahlonega, Ga., Aug. 15, 1966. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 1971 RITA HANNEY Funeral services for Rita Jean Hanney, 22, of the Routh Trailer Court, Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Bishop Clarence Sargent of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Graveside services and burial were Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Sugar City Cemetery in Rexburg, Idaho. Mrs. Hanney died Thursday, July 29, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the head. Born in Rexburg, Idaho, Aug. 18, 1948, Mrs. Hanney was the daughter of Jeanne Barney Gibbons and the late Jack Whitmore. She was married to Dennis Craig Hanney at Kemmerer Sept. 29, 1965. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving in addition to her husband, Dennis, are her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Gibbons of Teton, Idaho; one son, Dennis Lee, 2; one daughter, Tammy Jean, 5, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Jack and Paul Whitmore, both of Teton, Idaho; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Eileen) Hubert of Rock Springs; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Barney of Rexburg, Idaho; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 1971 PAUL JUEL SR. Funeral services for Paul C. Juel Sr., 70, of 514 B St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Lee, Eldon Spicer, Carl H. Johnson, Marvin Johnson, Ralph Craft and John Hay. Mr. Juel died Friday, July 30. A native of Rock Springs, he was a retired sheep rancher. Born in Rock Springs Aug. 7, 1900, he married Helen Jones Sept. 20, 1923, at Rocky Ford, Colo. He was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Wyoming Wool Growers Association. Surviving are his wife, Helen of Rock Springs; two sons, Paul Jr. of Rock Springs and Eric of Farson; and four sisters, Marie and Doris of Ft. Collins, Colo., Alice of Duncan, Okla., and Mrs. Elliott (Margaret) Ray of Ft. Collins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Aug 14, 1971 WILLIAM CARTER Funeral services for William Garfield Carter, 36, of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Don D. Corder of the Pine Bluffs Assembly of God Church offciating. Burial will be in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Albert Morris, Joe Pacheco, Ken Weimer, Ed Littlefiled, Alex Pachecho and James Stark. Mr. Carter was dead on arrival at Cook County Memorial Hospital at Chicago Monday, Aug. 9. Born Jun 11, 1935 at Chatham Hill, Va., he was the son of Clarence Carter and the late Annie Totten Carter. Surviving are his father and step-mother, Clarence E. and Flossie Carter of Rock Springs; two brothers, George Henry Carter of Staley, N.C. and John R. Carter of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Taylor of Marion, Va., Mrs. John (Nellie) Eastridge of Silver City, N.C. and Mrs. Mildred Roark of Phoenix, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Aug 14, 1971 MARY PORTILLO Funeral services for Mary Jean Portillo, 37, of Butte, Mont., formerly of Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Patrick Trujillo officiating. Burial will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Portillo Jr., Jess Portillo Jr., David Romero, Bill Romero, Ken Petty and Guz Hernandez. Miss Portillo died Monday, Aug. 9, at Silver Bow Hospital in Butte following a long illness. A former long-time resident of Rock Springs, she was born here Nov. 18, 1932, the daughter of Ysabel and Teresea Gutierrez Portillo. She was graduated from Rock Springs High School and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by four brothers, Joe, Ralph, Jesse and Manuel, all of Rock Springs, six sisters, Mrs. Andrew (Ramona) Ortez of Kearns, Utah, Mrs. Robert (Julia) Mondragon of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Bell and Mrs. Clara Romero, both of Waterloo, Neb., Mrs. Alejandro (Juana) Acuna of Butte and Mrs. Lorenzo (Stella) Martinez of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Aug 14, 1971 RENO BLASI Funeral services for Reno Blasi, 60, of Granger, were conducted Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles A. Bartek of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jack Lee, John Lee, Orin Lee, Henry Lee, Joe Boan and Bill Tanner. Mr. Blasi died Monday, Aug. 9, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for the past 10 days. He had been in ill health for four years. A former long-time resident of Superior and Cumberland, he was a retired FMC employee. He had resided in Granger since 1950. Born in Italy May 8, 1911, he was the son of the late Constantino and Louisa Blasi. He attended schools in Italy, San Francisco and Kemmerer. He married Amelia Lee on May 5, 1944 at Evanston. Mr. Blasi was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151. Surviving are his wife, Amelia of Granger, four sons, Paul and Roger of Lyman, George of Green River and Richard of Granger, three daughters, Mrs. Bob (Sandra) Armburster of Dixon, and Louise and Gloria of Granger; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Marie) Zampedri of Fort Bridger, and a step-sister, Mrs. Harry (Teresa) Droghini of Carter; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Aug 14, 1971 VIRGINIA WARD Funeral services for Virginia Mondragon Ward, 20, of Point of Rocks were conducted Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Patrick Trujillo of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Stetich, Art Towns, Dane Ober, Terry Ober, Bob Waugh and Ken Wehling. Mrs. Ward died Sunday, Aug. 8, in a one-vehicle accident about one mile east of Point of Rocks on old U.S. Highway 30. Born Nov. 4, 1950 at Ranch of Taos, N.M., she was the daughter of Jose and Mary Sanchez Mondragon. She was graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1969 and was married to Billy Ward Dec. 19, 1970 at Rock Springs. In addition to her husband, Billy of Point of Rocks, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Mondragon of Thayer Junction; five brothers, Vincent of Rock Springs, and Joe, Larry, Steven and David of Thayer Junction; two sisters, Mrs. James (Juanita) Ober of Red Desert and Veronica of Thayer Junction; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Bonifacio (Lupita) Mondragon of Ranch of Taos, N.M.; and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Aug 14, 1971 HENRY H. WILLIAMS Funeral services for Henry Huff Williams, 74, of Manila, Utah were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Francom and Smith Mortuary in Green River, the Rev. Carl Krusi offciating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Norman Richie, Jep Richie, Emmett Williams, Lawrence Biorn, John Tinker and Allen Pallesen. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Ramsay, Sr., George Beebe, Billy McCurtain, Jesse Hill, Curtis Simkin and Jimmy Larsen. Mr. Williams died Saturday, Aug. 7, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Born Aug. 4, 1897, at Atlantic City, Wyo., he was the son of the late Henry W. and Maud Huff Williams. A resident of Manila since 1930, Mr. Williams had been engaged in ranching at Linwood and Manila. Surviving are three brothers, Jared and Paul of Dutch John, Utah, and Paul of Pinedale, and five sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Alma) Goihher and Mrs. Dan (Dorothy) Thompson, bith of Riverton, mrs. Everett (Ellen) Richie of Boulder, Wyo., Mrs. William (Jeannette) Simkin of Rock Springs and Mrs. Nels (Mable) Philbrick of Manila. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Aug 14, 1971 DINAH WILLIAMS Funeral services for Dinah Williams, 79, of 713 Gobel St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ray Over, Tom Overy, Herman Prevedel, William Sines, Don Englert and Robert Bettolo. Mrs. Williams died Saturday, Aug. 7, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since July 10. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years, she was a former long-time resident of Superior, having moved there from Kansas in 1929. Born at Blosberg, N.M., Oct 28, 1891, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Wales Arkle. She was married to Earl Williams at Girard, Kan., Dec. 4, 1912. Mrs. Williams attended school at Frontenac, Kan. and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Earl Williams Sr., of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Lillian) Miskulin or Rock Springs, two sons, Franks and Earl W. "Bud" Williams, both of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Marcella Williams of Rock Springs, Joseph Miskulin of Denver, Ted and Dan Miskulin of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Mouser of Frontenac, Kan. and Mrs. W. S. (Florence) Fox of Laramie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Aug 14, 1971 HAROLD BRANGHAM Funeral services for Harold Leslie "Red" Brangham, 55, of 624 B St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 8 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Services were conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Bills Funeral Home in Evanston, Elder John Martin of the Hilliard Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. [the foregoing is as it appears in the paper] Graveside services were conducted by the Evanston Masonic Lodge and burial was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ted Reese, Chester Pierce, John Pierce, Bill Pierce, Ralph Pierce and Roger Pierce. Honorary pallbearers included Mountain Fuel "hands". Mr. Brangham died Saturday, Aug. 7, at his home after a long illness. He had just recently retired from Mountain Fuel Supply Co. Born at Toponce, Idaho, March 1, 1915, he was the son of the late Oliver Raymond and LaVenna Reese Brangham. He married the former Veda Pierce at Pocatello, Idaho, Nov. 27, 1941. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years, he formerly resided in Green River and Evanston. he was a member of the Green River Masonic Lodge No. 6, AF&AM, and the Sweetwater County Historical Society. Surviving are his wife, Veda of Rock Springs; two sons, Pat of Green River and Tommy of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Toni) Kouris of Vacaville, Calif., and Jill of Rock Springs; four brothers, George of Bellflower, calif., William R. of Fort Hall, Idaho, Elmo of Kerrville, Tex., and Jack of Hermiston, Ore.; four sisters, Mrs. Charles (Thelma) Lowman, Mrs. Erma Coffin, Mrs. Mildred Diehl and Mrs. Zola Hall, all of Pocatello, Idaho, nine granchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1971 FRANCES GOSAR Funeral services for Frances Gosar, 84, of 336 N St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph's section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Luca Miklancic, Leo Gentilini, Frank Pivik, John Schnauber, Matt Leskovec and Cyril Yenko. Mrs. Gosar died Friday, Aug. 13, at Memorial Hospital, a short time after she was admitted. She had been in ill health for the past three months. A resident of Rock Springs since 1906, she was born at Pungert, Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia, Nov. 11, 1886. She was married to Frank Gosar at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs Oct. 24, 1907. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and St. Anne's Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are one son, John J. Gosar of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. G.B. (Frances) Nielson of Honolulu, Hawaii, Mrs. Leo (Elsie) Genitlini of Rock Springs and Mrs. Harold (Irene) Hughes of Salt Lake City; one brother Andrej Benedik of Pungert, Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, Aug. 11, 1956; one daughter, Sylvia and three grandchildren, Jay and Brent Gosar and Michael Allen Clyde. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1971 JOSEPH KOMISKEY Funeral services for Joseph Harold Komiskey, 72, of 250 E. Third N., Green River, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Mr. Bruce Schultz of the Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Dennis Mills, Ed Pierotto, Leonard Cordova, Dee Slaughter, Ernest Cordova and Harry Lias. Mr. Komiskey was found dead at his home Tuesday, Aug. 10. He had suffered a heart attack and had been dead since Monday. A retired carman for the Union Pacific Railroad, he was born Dec. 25, 1898, at Scranton, Pa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1971 AUDREY JORGENSON Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey M. Jorgenson, 77, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles A. Bartek officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers included five grandsons, Mike Murray, Pat Murray, Larry Macy, Tom and Mark Kershisnik and Joe Kershisnik. Mrs. Jorgenson died Saturday, Aug. 14, at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home, after a five-month illness. Born July 7, 1894, at Scales Mound, Ill., she was the daughter of the late John and Marie Dooling Brennan. She was married to Walter C. Jorgenson Jan. 11, 1922, at LaVerne, Minn. A Rock Springs resident for 39 years, Mrs. Jorgenson was a graduate of Flandreau, S.D. High School and was graduated from Winona State Teachers College at Winona, Minn. She had taught school at Flandreau. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband, Walter C. Jorgenson of Rock Springs; one son, Walter A. Jorgenson of Red Lodge, Mont.; three daughters, Mrs. Frank T. (Mary Lou) Kershisnik of Rock Springs, Mrs. Don L. (Barbara) Murray of Denver and Mrs. Lloyd (Carole) Macy of Northglenn, Colo.; one brother, Milton Brennan of Los Angeles, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1971 ALBERT HARDIN Funeral services for Albert Lee Hardin, 85, of 111 Logan St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Rev. George Mackey officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Shando Bacskay, George Hardin, Joseph Kruljac, William A. Fletcher, Robert Wilde and Dwight Jones. Mr. Hardin died Friday, Aug. 13, at Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for three weeks. He had been in ill health for about one year. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Hardin was born May 31, 1886 at Carbon, Iowa, the son of the late George H. and Sarah Dick Hardin. He married Winifred Baker Sept. 1909, in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death Feb. 24, 1955. He had been employed at the Union Pacific Coal Co. power plant until retiring. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, a 50-year member of the Union Pacific Old Timers’ Association and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, George H. and Naoma Hardin of Rock Springs; five daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and Shando Bacskay, Lois and Robert Wilde and Mrs. William (Boots) Fletcher, all of Rock Springs, Vera and Richard Barrass of Kearney, Ariz., and Blanche and George Fergerson of Eureka, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth, Oct. 6, 1930, and one daughter, Eleanor Stencil, Aug. 6, 1953. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1971 ANDREW DAVIS Funeral services for Andrew Jackson Davis, 81, 119 N. Fifth E., Green River, will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Francom and Smith Mortuary in Green River, the Rev. George F. Serson officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carl Davis, Billy Davis and four sons, Lloyd, Marvin, Albert and Charles Davis. Mr. Davis died Tuesday Aug. 17, at Memorial Hospital in Rock Springs. Born April 9, 1890, at James Township, Mo., he was the son of Samuel and Martha Holland Davis. He married the former Mary C. Ledbetter at Berryville, Ark., Sept. 15, 1916. A resident of Green River 28 years, Mr. Davis formerly had made his home in Montana. He had been employed by the Union Pacific Railroad nine years and by the City of Green River for 19 years until retiring in 1959. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary of Green River; four sons, Lloyd, Marvin, Albert and Charles, all of Green River; four daughters, Mrs. Ifidro (Arvin) Sanchez of Green River, Mrs. Arlie (Lorrin) Long of Berryville, Ark., Mrs. Kenneth (Christine) Renert of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Dolly Mae Davis of Lander; 27 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one brother, William of Green River; two sisters, Mrs. Rosie Moles of Eureka, Ark., and Mrs. Bertha Kiles of Berryville, Ark., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1971 EDWARD PALANCK Funeral services for Edward Palanck, 66, of 1111 Front St., Evanston, formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were M.V.A. Megeath, Leonard Hansen, Leno Menghini, Joe Melinkovich, Hugh Thomas and Joe Radosevich. Mr. Palanck died Thursday, Aug. 12, of an apparent heart attack. He was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital in Evanston. Born in Rock Springs July 18, 1905, he was the son of the late Louie and Meri Yori Palanck. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a retired Rock Springs businessman. Mr. Palanck had been co-owner of the Appliance Company here for many years. He had lived in Evanston since 1965. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and a life member of BPO Elks Lodge No. 624, of which he was a past exalted ruler and a member of the board of trustees. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Ann Palanck of Westminster, Colo., presently teaching in Calizzano, Italy; one brother, Enrico of Long Beach, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Linda Pedri of Rock Springs; and two cousins, Ed Yori and Emma Besso, both of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 1971 KATERINA BERGANT Funeral services for Katerina Bergant, 83, of 1630 Elk St., will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. George Mackey of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adam Bugay, Stanley Fabian, Frank Pevic, Serafino Zampedri and Wayen Bowen. Mrs. Bergant died Thursday, Aug. 26, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient three days. She had been in ill health for the past month. Born in Austria Nov. 25, 1887, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Shurill. She was married to Jacob Bergant at Salt Lake City in 1921. A former long-time resident of Superior, Mrs. Bergant had resided in Rock Springs for nine years. She was a member of SNPJ Lodge No. 134. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary) Zadra of Leadville, Colo., Mrs. Doran (Edith) Harney of Downey, Calif. and Mrs. Jack (Sylvia) Mullens of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob in 1956, one daughter, Annie, in 1928, and two sons, Frank in 1933 and John in 1970. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 1971 ROSE WITKA Funeral services for Rose Witka, 57, of 309 C St., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. George Mackey of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John Zumbrennen, Harold Stinchcomb, Albert Angelovic, William O’Neal, Paul Johnson and George Nicksich. Mrs. Witka died Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a brief illness. She had been a patient at the hospital for three days. Born Feb. 16, 1914, at Bingham Canyon, Utah, she was the daughter of the late Uriah Edgar and Rose McKline Reese. An area resident for 40 years, she attended schools in Bingham Canyon and Kemmerer. She was married to Eino M. Witka Sept. 9, 1958 at Elko, Nev. In addition to her husband of Rock Springs, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Angelovic of Rock Springs and Mrs. Donald (Jacque) Canada of Ft. Worth, Tex.; two step-sons, Hugo Hill of Casper and Sulo Hill of Rock Springs; two step-daughters, Mrs. George (Irene) Nicksich of Rock Springs and Mrs. Ken (Sylvia) Farnsworth of Santa Monica, Calif.; two brothers, Cloyd and Urie E. Reese of Kemmerer; five sisters, Mrs. Elsworth (Mary) Hardy of Price, Utah, Mrs. Mike (Kathryn) Sekerak of Rock Springs, Mrs. John (Betty) Teuscher of Jackson, Mrs. James (Stella) Hone of Diamondville and Mrs. Arlie (Margaret) Englescarrd of Green River; 16 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 1971 MELENIE OVERY Funeral services for Melenie Almarie Overy, 10-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Overy of 618 E. Lincoln, Riverton, formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the R.L. Volsey Funeral Chapel, the Rev. O.G. Garcia of the United Pentecostal Church of Riverton and the Rev. Elton Sermon of the United Pentecostal Church in Rock Springs officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers, all Riverton police officers, in dress uniform, were Dick Fife, Tom Dyer, Fred Webber and Mike Apgar. The baby died early Friday morning, Aug. 20, at the University of Utah Medical Center, where she was flown for emergency treatment after slipping under the water in a bathtub at her home in Riverton. She was born Oct. 1, 1970 in Rock Springs and was dedicated by Rev. Sermon in October of 1970 at the United Pentecostal Church in Rock Springs. The family moved to Riverton when she was five months old. Mr. Overy is a native of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Jacob Lee and one sister, Jolene, all of Riverton; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marie Johnston of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Pate of Rock Springs; her paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Bushnell of Salt Lake City; her maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Ball of Clovis, N.M. and Mr. and Mrs. Louie McCain of Eunice, N.M.; eight uncles, four aunts and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 1971 DELORIS LUCCHI Funeral services for Deloris Ione (Dolly) Lucchi, 42, of 1164 Palisades Court, Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bishop Clarence Sargent officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Clyde Daniels, Juan Martinez, James Stark, Otto Canestrini, John D. Tennant and Dominic Leone. Mrs. Lucchi died Monday, Aug. 23, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, after a long illness. She had been hospitalized for two days. The daughter of the late Guido and Violet Anderson Frank, she was born April 13, 1929 at Milwaukee, Wis. and moved with her family to this area at the age of two months. She was married to John Lucchi in Rock Springs Feb. 7, 1948. Mrs. Lucchi had resided in this area, Reliance, Lionkol and Rock Springs, all her life and had attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the VFW Auxiliary and a life member of the Reliance PTA. She also was one of the active members of the group which organized and participated in the Coal Camp Reunion in Rock Springs. Mrs. Lucchi had been employed at Memorial Hospital as a nurse's aide for many years. Surviving are her husband, John; five daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Karen) DOak, Rose Ann, Sherie Lynn, Ilene Francis and Lisa Marie, and one son, Johnnie Eugene, all of Rock Springs; three brothers, Clarence Johnson of Grandview, Wash., Arthur Eccel of Bountiful, Utah and Delbert Eccel of Salt Lake City; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 1971 ARTHUR F. HAZELRIGG Funeral services for Arthur Frances Hazelrigg, 55, of 297 E. Fourth S., Green River, were conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at Francom and Smith Mortuary in Green River. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Hazelrigg died Monday, Aug. 23, at this home. He had been a resident of Green River about two months, moving there from Firebough, Calif. Born Aug. 25, 1915 in Ardmore, Okla., he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hazelrigg. A member of Operating Engineer's Local No. 3, he wroked at various construction sites. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the 13th Army Rangers. Surviving are his wife, Betty of Green River; two sons, Arthur L. and James J., both of Bountiful, Utah; two daughters, Mrs. Rex (Patricia) Harrison of Salt Lake City and Mrs. James (Joan) Tidwell of Bountiful; two step-sons, James Hout of Green River and Robert Hout of San Diego, Calif.; one brother, Floyd of Prue, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Edith) Black of Sand Springs, Okla., and Mrs. Dorothy Tennant of North Little Rock, Ark.; one grandchild and two step-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 1971 Mrs. Chris Hamilton Dies In Gillette Mrs. Chris Hamilton, 61, of Gillette was found dead at her home in Gillette Friday afternoon by her sister, Mrs. Harry Turner. Mrs. Hamilton was a former resident of Green River and had resided there for over 25 years. She had moved to Gillette in February of this year. She was born Nov. 15, 1909. Mrs. Hamilton was a member of Loyal Star Lodge and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1960. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Gary (Marilyn) Cook of Riverton, Utah, her sister, Mrs. Turner, and four grandchildren. Funeral services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 1971 ALBERT B. TOTH SR. Funeral services for Albert B. Toth Sr., 82, of 1121 Tenth St., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Francis Doser, Frank Porenta, Bill Dorrence, Victor Kershisnik, Ronald Hamilton and John Budak. Honorary pallbearers included Harry Larsen and Mike Yakimovich. Mr. Toth died Monday, Aug. 30, at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home, after a six month’s illness. Born at Scranton, Pa., April 6, 1889, he was the son of the late Berti and Maria Toth. At the age of four he moved with his family to Rudno, Czechoslovakia and at the age of 16 returned to Rock Springs to make his home. He was a retired coal miner. He married the former Justina Sabo at Tacoma, Wash., in 1907. Mr. Toth was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the National Catholic Slovak Union and the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are two sons, Albert J. Toth Jr. of Rock Springs and Victor of Cheyenne; two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Mary) West Sr. of Draper, Utah and Mrs. Albert (Justine) Stanko of Denver; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Justina, and two sons, Albert and Andy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 1971 FLORIE VISINTAINER Funeral services for Florie Joseph Visintainer, 65, Empire Hotel, Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Emil Bertagnolli, Joe Kelly, Herman Menghini, James Corazza, Albino Simoncini and Pete Stokich. Mr. Visintainer died Friday, Aug. 27, at Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted Thursday. Born Dec. 18, 1905, he was a retired coal miner and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two brothers, Silver and Herman, both of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. Hilda A. Fredrick of Cheyenne; and four nieces and four nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 11, 1971 WILLIAM SCOTT Funeral services for William H. Scott, 66, of McKinnon, will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Elmer Mundy of the Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Hiland Cemetery at Meeker, Colo. Pallbearers will be Dale Briggs, Lloyd Anderson, Don Behunin, Bert Lamb, Theron Wilde and Alonzo Jarvie. Honorary pallbearers include Ronnie Harris, Bill Cox, Darryl Slagowski, Elbert Steinaker, Von Christensen and Rodney Scofield. Mr. Scott died Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County several hours after he had been admitted. Born March 14, 1906 at Osceola, Mo., he had been a rancher in the McKinnon area for the past nine years. Surviving are his wife, Peggy of Fort Collins, Colo.; his mother, Mrs. Lucy Van Buren of Caney, Kan.; one stepson, Richard M. Wilson, serving with the U.S. Navy in Alaska; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Arnold (Margaret) Story of Fort Collins; five brothers, D.B. Scott of Caney, Kan., J.C. Scott and Al L. Scott, both of Coffeyville, Kan., J.F. Scott of Thayne, Wyo. and Frank L. Scott of Miles City, Mont., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 11, 1971 JIMMY FOLKS Funeral services for Jimmy Paul Folks, 23, of 1209 Lincoln Ave., were conducted Thursday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Black, Allen Collins, Stanley Eickbush, Charles P. Chambers, William McMillan and Ray Overy. Mr. Folks died Monday, Sept. 6, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the head. Born Jan. 25, 1948, in Flagstaff, Ariz., he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Folks. A veteran of Vietnam, he was employed as a clerk at Safeway. Surviving in addition to his parents of Rock Springs are two sisters, Terrie Ellen and Patricia Annette, both of Rock Springs, and two grandmothers, Mrs. Edward Folks of Santa Fe, N.M. and Mrs. John Rodgers of Cottonwood, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 11, 1971 ROBERT SMITH Funeral services for Robert C. Smith, 83, of 1305 Clark St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home. Lowell Larsen of the First Congregational Church officiating. Masonic services were conducted at Rock Springs Lodge No. 12. Services were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Queen and Boggs Funeral Home in Centralia, Ill. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Centralia. Honorary pallbearers included Sam Leckie, Lyman Fearn, Sam Boucher, George Bird, Frank Angeli, Richard Webster and Jack Forbes. Mr. Smith died suddenly Saturday, Sept. 4, of a heart attack at the University Experimental Farm, four miles northwest of Farson, while sage chicken hunting. A resident of Rock Springs since 1922, he was a retired coal miner and had been mine superintendent at Dines. Born at Centralia, Ill., Aug. 23, 1888, he was the son of the late Oliver and Rose Lippert Smith. He married the former Flora Stonecipher at Centralia, Ill., May 31, 1909. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the United Mine Workers of America, Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12 AF & AM, the Malta Commandery No. 10 and Lawrence Chapter No. 11 of RAM and was a member of the Korein Temple of the Shrine. Surviving are his wife, Flora of Rock Springs; two sisters, Vivian and Vesta Smith, both of Centralia; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 18, 1971 JACK L. EDWARDS Funeral services for Jack L. Edwards, 49, 821 Center St., will be conducted Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles A. Bartek of our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leon Thienpont, John Bowker, Wilfred Bowker, Toivo Laurnen, James Corazza, Joe Koritnik and Steve Koritnik. Mr. Edwards died Wednesday at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since the previous Thursday. He had been in ill health for the past five years. Born in Rock Springs Oct. 20, 1921, he married Dorothy H. Tomich at Green River July 17, 1947. He resided in Pinedale for a time and attended schools there, but lived in Rock Springs most of his life. He had been employed by the Wyoming Highway Department when he became ill. In addition to his wife of Rock Springs, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Hazel Duncan of Rock Springs; five daughters, Mrs. George (Jacque) Nitse of Vernal, Utah, Mrs. Edward (Marlene) Bowker and Mrs. Gene (Brenda) Hutchinson, both of Rock Springs, and Sharon and Joyce of Salina, Kan.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Betty Corazza of Rock Springs and Mrs. Beverly Russell of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 25, 1971 WILLIAM SANDSTROM Funeral services for William E. Sandstrom, 74, of 410 P St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, Mr. Edwin E. James officiating. Military graveside services and burial were in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Ruggera, John Bucho, Robert Sneddon, Otto Canestrini, Louie Tomjack and Frank Dolinar. Mr. Sandstrom died Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for the past five weeks. A retired carpenter, Mr. Sandstrom was born in Rock Springs Sept. 18, 1897, the son of the late Gustave and Carolina Wangen Sandstrom. He married the former Idona Shaw Dec. 7, 1921, at Rock Springs. She preceded him in death April 11, 1965. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a member of the American Legion, Archie Hay Post 24, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, and a life member of the BPO Elks Lodge. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Don (Lois) Richardson of Salt Lake City; one brother, Carl Sandstrom of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Stena Morris of Rock Springs, Mrs. Nat (Esther) Stuart of Denver and Mrs. Otis (Stava) Padgett of Baker, Ore.; three grandchildren, Paul, Joan and Kay Richardson; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 25, 1971 MARILYN SARCLETTI Funeral services for Marilyn Jean Sarcletti, 21, of 1160 Sherman St., Denver, a native of Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers, all cousins, were John and William James, Ludwig and Richard Plemel and Ronald and William Harris. Honorary pallbearers included four cousins, David Plemel and Mark, Gerald and David James, and Pete Douglas and Edmond Leon. Miss Sarcletti died Sunday, Sept. 19, at Denver General Hospital. She had been in ill health the past four years. A resident of Denver for three years, she was born in Rock Springs Jan. 16, 1950, the daughter of Walter A. and Margery Kobler Sarcletti. She was graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1968 and was employed as clerk-typist for the Colorado State Agricultural Department. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the American Fraternal Union Lodge No. 134. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Sarcletti Sr. of Rock Springs; one brother, Walter A. Jr., who is attending Western New Mexico University at Silver City, N.M.; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. August (Lucille) Sarcletti of Tucson, Ariz.; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. John (Mary) Kobler of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 25, 1971 FRANK KAUMO Funeral services for Frank John Kaumo, 62, 723 Ridge Ave., will be conducted Saturday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Angelo Kaumo, Joseph Kaumo, Leno Kaumo, August Kaumo, Sulo Hill and George Motichka. Mr. Kaumo died Thursday, Sept. 23, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Born in Ironwood, Mich., April 14, 1907, he had been a resident of Rock Springs about 60 years and was a retired coal miner. Surviving are two sons, Frank A. and Robert J., both of Rock Springs; five daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Shirley) Thomas, Mrs. James (Norma) Ramsey, Mrs. James (Beverley) Rafferty, Mrs. Darwin (Pamela) Collins and Katherine Kaumo, all of Rock Springs; four brothers, Angelo, Joseph, Leno and August, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Sulo (Emilia) Hill, Rock Springs, and Mrs. George (Mary) Motichka, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 25, 1971 EINO MATT WITKA Funeral services for Eino Matt Witka, 66, 309 C St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at R.L. Volsey Funeral Chapel, the Rev. George Mackey of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Albert Angelovic, George Nicksich, Harold Stinchcomb, Paul Johnson, John Teuscher and Rick Jones. Mr. Witka died Friday, Sept. 17, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1904 at Bingham, Utah and married Rose Reese Sept. 9, 1958 at Reno, Nev. He had been employed by the post office and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign wars. He had served with the U.S. Army. Mr. Witka was preceded in death by his wife, Aug. 25, 1971. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bert Peterson of Washington and Mrs. Gus Stevens of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Angelovic of Rock Springs and Mrs. Don (Jackie) Canada of Fort Worth, Tex., and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 25, 1971 JOSEPHINE SCHLACHTER Funeral services for Josephine Schlachter, 70, of 600 Hickory St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the R.L. Volsey Funeral Chapel, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Schlachter died Sunday, Sept. 19, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Born Jan. 6, 1901 at Rock Springs, she was married to Joseph Schlachter in Rock Springs in 1920. Mr. Schlachter preceded her in death in 1969. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Lawrence Schlachter of Chicago, Ill., and Charles Schlachter of Riverton; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Elsie) Cundy of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Evans of Bountiful, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Gilbert (Jenny) Smethurst of Rock Springs and one grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 25, 1971 LUCY VAN BUREN Funeral services and burial for Lucy may Van Buren, 83, of Caney, Kan., were conducted in Caney. Mrs. Van Buren died Sunday, Sept. 19, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She had been in Rock Springs to attend funeral services for her son, William H. Scott of McKinnon. Born Nov. 6, 1887 at Osceola, Mo., she was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Caney. Surviving are five sons, Dudley B. Scott of Caney, John C. Scott and Al L. Scott, both of Coffeyville, Kan., James F. Scott of Miles City, Mont.; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1971 JENNIE LONGCOR Funeral services for Jennie Katherine Longcor, 46, of 694 Ahsay Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Elich, Fred Russold, John Eusek, Albert Allais, Rudy Jelosek and Ben Erzen. Mrs. Longcor died Monday, Sept. 27, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a long illness. Born April 25, 1925 at Rock Springs, she was the daughter of William Yugovich and the late Jennie Erzen Yugovich. She was married to William Longcor Jan. 22, 1944 at Rock Springs. Surviving are her husband, William, Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Linda) Barbero and Mrs. George (Betty) Stetich Jr., both of Rock Springs; her father, William Yugovich of Rock Springs; and one brother, Edward Yugovich of Livingston, Mont., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1941. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1971 JOHN ALLISON Funeral services for John Andrew Allison, infant son of John and Danielle Frazier Allison, Garcia Trailer Park, Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The baby died Saturday, Sept. 25, at Bishop Randall Hospital in Lander, one day after he was born. In addition to his parents he is survived by one sister, Kelli Jane of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Allison of Louisville, Ky.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Frazier of Seattle, Wash., and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1971 MARY E. SMITH Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Smith, 87, of 1202 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Rev. George Mackey officiating. Graveside services were conducted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Mills, Rudy Pivik, Herman Corazza, John Brown, Everett Ransdell and James Stark. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, Oct. 2, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since Sept. 16. A resident of Rock Springs 49 years, she was born in Lenton, Nottingham, England Oct. 27, 1883, the daughter of the late William and Martha Rhodes Hitchin. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, William E. and Lucille Smith of Rock Springs; several cousins, including Aaron Denely of Rock Springs and Mrs. Roger (Margaret) Hamilton of Belmont, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. (Ted) Smith Sr. on Jan. 24, 1966. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1971 CARLO PIAIA Funeral services for Carlo Piaia, 86, of 1305 Clark St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Herman Rauzi, Serafino Rauzi, Charles Menapace, Frank Franch, John Kershisnik and Felix Chabre Sr. Mr. Piaia died Friday, Oct. 1, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A retired coal miner, he had been a resident of Rock Springs 64 years. He was born Sept. 23, 1885 at St. Thomaso, Italy. Surviving are his wife, Maria of Rock Springs; two sons, Danta of Atlanta, Ga., and Roland of Newark, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Elda) Matranga of Peoria, Ill., Mrs. Charles (Carla) Menapace of Rock Springs and Mrs. Robert (Delores) Johnson of Denver; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jane Piaia of Milwaukee, Wis., a nephew, Duce Piaia of Rock Springs; and a niece, Wanda Pierotto of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1971 HELEN H. SCOTT Funeral services for Helen H. Scott, 70, 497 N. First E., Green River, were conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Francom and Smith Mortuary, the Rev. Carl Krusi of the Union Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Marysville, Kan. cemetery Thursday. A resident of Green River since 1942, Mrs. Scott died Saturday, Oct. 2, at Murray, Utah. Born Nov. 11, 1900 at Summerfield, Kan., she was the daughter of Solomon and Lucy Locard Seip. She was married to Melvin J. Scott March 19, 1921 at St. Joseph, Kan. Mrs. Scott was a member of the Methodist Church, Union Pacific Old Timers’ Club of Green River, VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband in February, 1966. Surviving are one son, James E. Scott of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Lewis (Mary) Rollins of Salt Lake City; one brother, Lemoyne Seip; three sisters, Mrs. Arvilla Brouhard of Seymour, Iowa, Mrs. Gladys Byers of Beattie, Kan., and Mrs. Opal Samuelsen of Axtell, Kan.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1971 JAMES T. WILSON Funeral services for James T. “Scotty” Wilson, 59, 1242 Clark St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Bertagnolli, Keith Boyce, Martin “Barney” Ferrero, Paul Kragovich, Lawrence Sanders and Joe Rogers. Honorary pallbearers included Conrad Behring, Richard Schmidt, Henry Hopkins, James Pryde, Bob Coggins, Arthur Harney, James Kragovich, Keith Curran, Ernest Flahaut and John Tarufelli. Mr. Wilson died Thursday, Sept. 30, at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient several days. He had been in ill health for several months. Born Aug. 1, 1912 at Dawson, N.M., he was the son of the late John and Margaret McAusland Wilson. He was graduated from Dawson High School and married Dorothy M. Martin July 4, 1953 at Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Wilson moved to Kayford, W. Va. in 1955 and then to Carlsbad, N.M. in 1959. He returned to Rock Springs three years ago and was employed as a miner at Allied Chemical Co. at the time of his death. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of BPO Elks of Carlsbad, N.M. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy of Rock Springs; three sons, James Jr., Robert and David, all of Rock Springs; one brother, John of Reliance; one sister, Mrs. Andrew (Elizabeth) Strannigan of Reliance; one aunt, Mrs. Helen Wilson of Ute Park, N.M.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Thomas; and one sister, Nellie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1971 EMIL MILTNOVICH Funeral services for Pfc. Emil Max Miltnovich, 18, of 615 B St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles Bartek of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Military honors and burial were in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers, all members of the U.S. Army, were Sgt. Rick Bessler, Spec. 4 William Jones, Spec. 4 Glen Overton, Spec. 4 Gary Morrison, Spec. 4 Danial Russ, Sgt. Richard Pierce and Spec. 4 Marlin Owen. Honorary pallbearers included John Partain, Tim Utzinger, Richard George, Paul Wonnacott, Dennis Walker and James Sanchez. Pfc. Miltnovich died Saturday, Spet. 25, at the 91st Evacuation Hospital in Vietnam of wounds he sustained Friday while serving as a door gunner in a helicopter. He was a member of the 174th Aviation co., 16th Cavalry, 23rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army. He had enlisted in the Army Jan. 24, 1971 and had been assigned to duty in Vietnam since July 24. Born Jan. 24, 1953 at Rock Springs he had attended schools here until his enlistment. Surviving are his father, Emil Miltnovich of Rock Springs; his mother, Mrs. Laverna Kendrick of Elk, Wash.; one brother, Michael of Elk; three sisters, Joyce of Elk, Wash., Mrs. Frank (Judy) Hibard of Ritzville, Wash., and Mrs. Greg (Jean) Speegle of Spokane, Wash.; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Goich of Lander and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 16, 1971 LEDA LEBAR Funeral services for Leda G. Lebar, 60, of 717 Ridge Ave., were conducted Wednesday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Frank Lebar, Max Lebar, Jack Lebar, Larry Lebar, Tom Hartt and Paul Oblock. Mrs. Lebar died Saturday, Oct. 9, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient six days. She had been in ill health for the past four months. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs she was born here Dec. 12, 1910, the daughter of the late Silas and Julia Hammer Hartt. She was married to John P. Lebar in Rock Springs June 17, 1929. Mrs. Lebar attended schools in Rock Springs and was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and St. Monica’s Sodality. Surviving are her husband, John of Rock Springs; three sons, Jack P. Lebar of Roy, Utah, Maj. Thomas J. Lebar of Dyess AFB, Abiliene, Tex., and William A. Lebar of Everett, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Mary McTee of Everett, Wash.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Nelson and one sister, Ida. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 23, 1971 HAROLD E. HINDMAN II Funeral services for Harold Eugene Hindman II, 17-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Hindman Sr., 507 G St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Rogan Chapel. Burial was in the Big Piney Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jake D. Cordova, Gary Muckley, David Sanders and Lyle Gurney. The baby died Saturday, Oct. 16, at his home. He was born May 11, 1970 in Rock Springs. Surviving in addition to his parents, are one brother, Lonnie Sanders of Rock Springs; one sister, Rondine Hindman of Rock Springs; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hindman of Rock Springs and Mrs. Edward Leikman of Riverton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 23, 1971 HARRY GRIFFITHS Funeral services for Harry Griffith, 76, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. George Mackey of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Griffiths, Ben Griffiths, Eddie Soderlund, Keith Curran, Clarence Samuels and Frank Angeli. Honorary pallbearers included Sam Kellogg, Ken Darling, C.K. Haines and John Stafford. Mr. Griffiths died Saturday, Oct. 16, at Kimberly manor Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Rock Springs Aug. 15, 1895, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Davies Griffiths. He was employed by the Rock Springs National Bank 48 years, beginning his employment in June 1917 and retiring in January 1964 as assistant cashier. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Mr. Griffiths was a member of the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12 AF & AM, the BPO Elks and the American Legion. Surviving are four nephews, Jack Harris of Rawlins, Bill and Ben Griffiths of Rock Springs and Darwin Griffiths of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four nieces, Mary Harris Miller of Lynwood, Calif., Sally Bercich and Elizabeth Gatti, both of Rock Springs and Helen Jenkins of Las Alamitos, Calif. He was preceded in death by five brothers, William, Fred, Thomas, George and David, and by four sisters, Mary J. Anderson, Margaret Harris, Maude Griffiths and Martha MacDonald. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 29, 1971 Richard Wilson Dies In Salt Lake City Richard Byron Wilson, 54, died Wednesday at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City of natural causes. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Overy Wilson of Salt Lake City and a brother in Chicago. Services will be conducted in Salt Lake City and graveside services in Rock Springs will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 30, 1971 JOHN VALCO Funeral services for John Valco, 77, of 704 First Ave., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec will officiate. Burial will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Pallbearers will be John Valko, Ronald Young, Gary Allen, James Washam, Gene Magsamen and Ron Lorenzon. Mr. Valco died Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had been in ill health for the past two years and had been despondent over his illness. He was born July 14, 1894, at Cresson, Pa., the son of the late Mike and Anna Grabon Valco. He attended school at Cardiff, Ala., and moved to Winton in 1930. He married Dorothy Reese at Manila, Utah, on July 1, 1937. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 19 years, he was a life member of the BPO Elks Lodge No. 624 and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. He was a retired miner. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Jane) Allen and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Henry, both of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Don (Sara) Barbero of Laramie, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 30, 1971 GLADYS MILLS Funeral services for Gladys Mills, 80, 1124 McKinley, Rock Springs were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Vase Funeral Home, Bishop Richard A. James of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Burial was in Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dick Bennett, Ernest Mills, John George, Don Hunter, Rudy Pivik and Ernest Bennett. Mrs. Mills died Monday, Oct. 25, at Kimberley Manor Nursing Home. She had been in ill health for the past month. Mrs. Mills, a resident of Rock Springs for 61 years, was born Feb. 3, 1891 at Provo, Utah, the daughter of the late Thomas and Jane Draper Reese. She attended school at Provo. She was married to Walter Mills Aug. 11, 1911 at Evanston. The marriage was solemnized Oct. 15, 1915 at the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Mills was a member of the LDS Church. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Jessie Mills of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Florence Utzinger of Denver; three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her husband, June 25, 1971. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 30, 1971 VIVIAN MYERS Funeral services for Vivian Myers, 74, 1009 Vermont St., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard P. Carroll, Dale Dallas, Elbert McFadden, Clifford Hokanson, Karl M. Johnson and William O'Farrell. Mrs. Myers died Sunday, Oct. 24, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for four days. She had been in ill health for several months. A resident of Rock Springs for 51 years, Mrs. Myers was born Oct. 7, 1897 at Schofield, Utah, the daughter of the late William and Margaret Aubrey Pugh. She attended school in Schofield and was a graduate of Schofield High School. She was married to Elwell Pete Myers May 17, 1922 in Rock Springs. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1960. Surviving are one son, Robert G. Myers of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. F. A. (Elizabeth) Hunter of Aurora, Colo.; two grandchildren, Helen and Patricia of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 30, 1971 KATIE PERETTI Funeral services for Katie Peretti, 80, of 146 J St., Rock Springs were conducted Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. J. G. Flannigan, S. J. officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Harry Veronda, Bill Cummings, Don Draney, Pat McFadden, Gary Moon and Maynard Sunr. Mrs. Peretti died Thursday, Oct. 21, at her home following an illness of several months. Born Nov. 14, 1890 at Priaco, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Peretti Peekinino. She came to the United States in 1895 and resided as Roslyn, Wash., where she attended school. She was married to Frank Peretti in Roslyn Sept. 4, 1909 and the Perettis moved to Rock Springs in 1921 [maybe be 1924]. Mrs. Peretti was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She is survived by two sons, Frank and Robert of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. William (Linda) Moon Jr. of Rock Springs; two brothers, William and Frank Peckinino of Seattle, Wash., one sister, Mary of Seattle; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nov. 26, 1930, and one son, Charles, Dec. 26, 1964. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 30, 1971 Memorial Scheduled For Bella Pappas A special two-year memorial has been scheduled for Bella Pappas Sunday, Oct. 31. Following the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis will conduct the memorial service at 11:20. After the services a dinner will be held in memory of Bella Pappas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kostakis. The special memorial service is made possible by contributions to the church by relatives, parishioners and friends. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1971 Infant Stillborn A child born Wednesday to the Rev. and Mrs. Elton Sermon, 1217 Palisades Way, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County was stillborn. No services will be scheduled and burial arrangements are pending. In addition to the parents, survivors include a brother, Edward; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sermon of Glenmora, La., and the Rev. and Mrs. F.J. Ellis of Milwaukee, Wis.; and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 5, 1971 Services Conducted For Jensen Infant EVANSTON (Special)—Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Lyman LDS Ward Chapel for Benjamin Lance Jensen, 12-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jensen of Lyman, who died Nov. 1 in a Salt Lake City hospital. He was born Oct. 20, 1971 in Salt Lake City. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Shane and Jon Lynn, and one sister, Melani, all of Lyman; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lindsey, Gilmer, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Jensen, Lyman, and great-grandfather, B.B. Bowers of Mesa, Ariz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1971 JOHN PIVAC Funeral services for John Pivac, 73, 72 Berta, Superior, will be conducted Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, with graveside services by the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 374. Pallbearers will be Pete Glavota, John Legerski, William Normington, Al DeCroo, Steve Jackovich and Marion Buchan. Mr. Pivac died Thursday, Nov. 4, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since Oct. 11. He had been in ill health for the past three months. A retired coal miner, Mr. Pivac was the son of the late Ante and Manda Zidich Pivac. He married Mildred Pivac in Austria in 1928. A resident of Superior 54 years, he was a member of St. Vivian’s Catholic Church in Superior and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 374. Surviving are his wife, Mildred of Superior; one sister, Mrs. Angela Jelash of Dalmatia, Yugoslavia; and several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Joe (Dragica) Agostini of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1971 JACKSON W. EMERY Funeral services for Jackson W. Emery, 63, 1412 Clark St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at R.L. Volsey Funeral Chapel, the Rev. George Mackey of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John Zuehlsdorff, Lloyd R. Gibson, Jack E. Miller, Joe Miller, John Bernatis and Robert R. Black. Mr. Emery died Tuesday, Oct. 26, at his home. He was born June 15, 1908 at Sheridan and had moved back to Rock Springs after residing for 20 years in Salt Lake City. Mr. Emery was a retired truck driver for PIE and had earned a Million- and-a-half Mile award from the company. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Miller of Rock Springs and Mrs. Walter (Lucille) Furen of Martinez, Calif.; three brothers, Elmer Williams of Salt Lake City, Albert Allison of Denver, Colo., and John Williams of Pinedale; one sister, Olive Kirkpatrick of Chahute, Kan.; five grandchildren, one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, June, June 20, 1971. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1971 LOUIS GENETTI Funeral services for Louis Genetti, 84, of 1005 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be four nephews, Leno and Paul Genetti and Renaldo and Adolph Menghini, and Frank Prevedel and Victor Menghini. Honorary pallbearers include Alfonse Bertagnolli, Joe Bertagnolli, Herman Menghini, Rudolph Prevedel, Leno Menghini and Louis Vesco. Mr. Genette died Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home after an illness of several months. He was the son of the late Pete and Lucy Marchetti Genetti and had resided in this area since 1905. A former resident of Superior, the family moved to Rock Springs in 19?2. Mr. Genetti married Virginia Menghini at Superior March 25, 1911. He had been employed in the coal mines and also was a former businessman, having operated the Crystal Theater in Superior for many years. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151 and the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, Virginia of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Ole (Ruby) Anselmi of Rock Springs and Mrs. Clyde (Inez) Coletti of San Mateo, Calif.; four grandchildren, Terri Coletti of San Mateo, Mrs. Al Rauzi of Ventura, Calif., Robert Anselmi of Salt Lake City, and David Anselmi of San Jose, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1971 MARGUERITE PARKER Funeral services for Mrs. Marguerite Parker, 80, of 734 D St., Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Charles Bartek of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack L. Travis, James Travis, Dee Slaughter, John Lucas Jr., Willis Heikes and Teno Georgis. Born July 5, 1891 at Carbon, Wyo., she was the daughter of Peter and Bridget Donnelly Travis. A resident of Rock Springs since 1907, she was graduated from school here. She was married to Harry G. Parker in Rock Springs in 1910. Mr. Parker preceded her in death April 8, 1970. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Catholic Church and the Royal Neighbors Lodge. Surviving are two sons, Harry S. of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Pete T. of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Marguerite) Galicich or Rock Springs; one brother, James Travis of Green River; one sister, Mrs. Anna Hansen of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, John, Dick and Harry of Rock Springs; Judy Jackson of Rock Springs and Mrs. Terry Cummings of Scottsdale, Ariz.; one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 13, 1971 RALPH BOTT Funeral services for Ralph Bott, 76, 1013 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carlo Flaim, Robert Canestrini, Victor Menghini, Herman Menghini, Leno Menghini and Corrado Bertagnolli. Mr. Bott died Saturday, Nov. 6, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, shortly after he had been admitted. A retired Rock Springs businessman, he was born May 28, 1891 at Manlgolo, Tyrol, Austria. He was a member of BPO Elks Lodge No. 624. Surviving are his wife, Virginia of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Mary Branz of Sanzeno, Italy and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 13, 1971 JERRY LAIRD Funeral services for Jerry Lewis Laird, 43, 1186 Palisades Court, Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, with military honors conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Pallbearers were William Bennett, William Little, Jim Haynes, Lonald Clark, Wayne ward and Dean Elkins. Mr. Laird died Saturday, Nov. 6, when he was accidentally shot in the head as he was taking his hunting rifle from his pickup truck while on a hunting trip near Big Piney. Born Feb. 15, 1928 at Wichita, Kan., Mr. Laird moved to Rock Springs from Wichita about 18 months ago. He was employed as a custodian at Western Wyoming College. He married Mary Jones Nov. 20, 1953 at Wichita. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and had served with the U.S. Army from 1950-52. Surviving are his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; two sons, Harold Ray and Thomas of Rock Springs; one daughter, Tami of Rock Springs; his mother, Mrs. Claude (Nettie) Fredericks of Wichita; two brothers, Jim Laird of Wichita and Evert Russel of Derby, Kan.; and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Jones and Rosemary Wolfe, both of Louisiana and Lillian Stiles of Wichita. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 13, 1971 Palanck Services Schedule Monday Funeral services for Enrico Palanck, 62, 1141 Linden Ave., Long Beach, Calif., will be conducted Monday at 8 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Long Beach. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Sheelar-Stricklin Mortuary, Long Beach. Mr. Palanck died Thursday morning at a Long Beach hospital after a long illness. He had undergone open-heart surgery Wednesday. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Palanck had been a resident of Long Beach for about 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Alice of Long Beach and a sister, Linda Pedrie of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1971 THOMAS KOS Funeral services for Thomas Kos, 79, of 1033 Ninth St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 9 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Margon, John Lucas Jr., Olaf Knudsen, George DeBernardi Jr., Marko Begovich and Arthur Taucher. Mr. Kos died Friday, Nov. 12, at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for about three weeks. A resident of Rock Springs since 1912, Mr. Kos was born Dec. 3, 1893 at Vas Jovorje, Austria. He had been a Rock Springs businessman for 40 years. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Fraternal order of Eagles, the American Legion, SNPJ Lodge and the American Fraternal Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Angela of Rock Springs; two sons, Thomas J. and Frank E. Kos, both of Rock Springs; one stepson, Joseph Tischler of Ely, Minn.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Anton (Julia) Klun of Ely; one grandson, John of Rock Springs and several grandchildren in Ely. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1971 ENRICO PALANCK Funeral services for Enrico Palanck, 62, of 1141 Linden Ave., Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Rock Springs, were conducted Monday, Nov. 15, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Burial was in Westminster Memorial Park at Westminster, Calif. Pallbearers were Frank Naglich Sr., Vernon Tenant, John Shaw, Henry Shaw, David Roberts and John Hesketh. Mr. Palanck died Thursday, Nov. 11, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach after having open heart surgery. He had been ill for many months. Born at Rock Springs Aug. 25, 1909, he was the son of the late Louis and Maria Palanck. He married Alice Hesketh Sept. 19, 1942 in the Church of the Transfiguration at Moose. Mr. Palanck was employed in the Union Pacific Store department for 27 years before leaving Rock Springs to make his home in California. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Long Beach and a member of Council No. 2441 Knights of Columbus and the Italian American Society, both in Rock Springs. Surviving are his wife, Alice of Long Beach; a sister, Linda Pedri of Rock Springs; and a niece, Mary Ann Palanck of Denver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 Mrs. Stsonach Dies In Lander Thursday Mrs. Ann Smail Stsonach of Lander, a former long-time resident of Farson, died Thursday morning at Lander. Services will be conducted in Lander Saturday at 10 a.m. The body will be taken to Farson for graveside services and burial at the Farson Cemetery Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Members of the family will be at the home of Mrs. I.H. Dearth in Eden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 Mrs. Redpath, 98, Dies in Kansas Mrs. Elizabeth Redpath, 98, of Cherokee, Kan., formerly of Superior, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Cherokee after a short illness. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Richard Arkle of Rock Springs, Mrs. Charles (Edith) Ryan of Cherokee and Mrs. Fred (Elizabeth) Snider of Pittsburg, Kan.; three sons, George Johnson of Pittsburg, Kan., Joseph Johnson of Corning, Calif., and Melvin Johnson of South Bend, Ind.; five stepchildren, 19 grandchildren, including Mrs. Bob (Margaret) Bettolo of Rock Springs, 28 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted in Pittsburg, Kan. Friday, Nov. 19, and burial was in South Bend, Ind. Monday, Nov. 22. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 Services Scheduled For Marjorie Ulland Funeral services for Marjorie Ulland, 63, Superior, who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 154 Elk St., Saturday until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 LYLE BUTLER Lyle Charles Butler, 46, of 132 Mountain Fuel Place, Green River, died Thursday at 10:50 a.m. at Holy Cross Hospital at Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for two days. He had been in ill health for the past six months. A former resident of Ogden, Utah, Mr. Butler had resided in Green River the last three years and was employed as the sales manager at Wheel Estates in Rock Springs. Born at Sidney, Iowa, Nov. 22, 1925, he was the son of the late Martin and Lena Teatswoorth Butler. He married the former Donna Tourtelotte Dec. 9, 1951, at Atchison County, Mo. Mr. Butler was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was graduated from high school in Shenandoah, Iowa, and attended Tarkio College at Tarkio, Mo. He was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church at Ogden, the Fraternal Order Eagles at Green River, and a past member of the Green River Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Donna of Green River; one daughter, Catherine and one son Patrick, both of Green River; one sisters, Mrs. Dave (Alice) McCune of Pocatello, Idaho; one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Linda Sue, who died in 1963. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Union Congregational Church in Green River, the Rev. Carl Krusi officiating. Following services in Green River, the body will be taken to Ogden, Utah for graveside services and burial at Ogden City Cemetery Monday at 5 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Sunday afternoon and evening and at the Union Congregational Church in Green River Monday from 10 a.m. until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 PAT JOHNSTON Funeral services for Pat (Ocie) Johnston, 65, of 90 McKeehan Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the LDS Church Chapel, Bishop Clarence Sargent officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John Harris, Frank Jelouchan, Robert Williams, Eldon Stacey, Charles Parker and Gene Felt. Mrs. Johnston died Monday, Nov. 22, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after suffering an apparent heart attack. Born Sept. 12, 1906 at Reynolds, Neb., she was married to James Johnston Oct. 1, 1925 at Greeley, Neb. Their marriage was solemnized at the LSD Temple in Salt Lake City Jan. 5, 1956. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was secretary of the LDS Church Relief Society. She bowled in the Monday Night League for the New Grand Team. Mrs. Johnston is survived by her husband, James of Rock Springs; one son, James Leo Johnston of Ogden, Utah; three daughters, Mrs. Lea (Betty) White of Reliance, Mrs. Lee (Echo) Purdue of Big Piney and Mrs. Dave (Lois Jean) Morrison of Reliance; four brothers, Lloyd Moore of Ontario, Ore., Donald, Darrell and Roy Moore of Greeley, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Gladys) Demary of Bartlett, Neb. and Mrs. Harvey (Nadine) Reeder of Greeley, Colo.; one stepbrother, Ralph Pelton of Orem, Utah and one stepsister, Mrs. George (Mazie) Phillips of Pocatello, Idaho; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 STEVE KLASNA Funeral services for Steve Klasna, 86, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Corder, Vuk BUkovich, Chick Datlich, Joe Pritza, Mike Pritza and Ted Tangolli. Mr. Klasna died Sunday, Nov. 21, at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home after an illness of several months. A longtime Rock Springs resident, he had formerly resided at Superior and was a retired coal miner. Born in Yugoslavia Sept. 5, 1885, Mr. Klasna came to the United States in 1903. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are two nephews, Steve Klasna of Idaho Springs, Colo., and George Klasna of Pueblo, COlo., and two nieces, Violet Ratkovich and Mildred Piserchio, both of Pueblo, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 JOHN BRAWLEY Funeral services for John P. “Frex” Brawley, 73, of 1322 11th St., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Rosary was recited Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Rogan Chapel. Pallbearers were Herman Rauzi, Serafino Rauzi, Roger Sims, Herman Albertini, Thomas Cameron and James Stark. Mr. Brawley died Friday, Nov. 19, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since Oct. 10. Born March 16, 1898 in Pringle Hill, Pa., he had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1900. He was a veteran of both World War I and World War II. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Hodge of Green River and Mrs. Agnes Schultz of Rock Springs; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Florence Brawley, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 MARY STARKOVICH Funeral services for Mary Starkovich, 55, of 463 Washington St., Lander, formerly of Rock Springs, will be conducted Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Butch Hudson, Vern Sather, Joseph Pastor, Milan Blazovich, Steve Susich and Steve Jackovich. Mrs. Starkovich died Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Bishop Randall Hospital in Lander. A former Rock Springs resident, she had resided in Lander since 1960. Born May 25, 1916 at Wallace, Idaho, she was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lander, the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 306 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, John of Lander; one son, John M. of Rock Springs; four daughters, Marianne of Lander, Mrs. William (Vickie) Sears of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Edward (Kathy) Shock of Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Gary (Rose) Brown of Cannon Beach, Ore.; her mother, Mrs. Frank Zupan of Rock Springs; one brother, Marty Krpan of Miami, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. James V. (Ann) Cummings and Mrs. Floyd (Eva) Kaul, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. Opho (Rose) Hale of Tifton, Ga.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 PEARL DAVIS Funeral services for Pearl L. Davis, 78, west of Green River, were conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Francom and Smith Mortuary, Green River, the Rev. Carl Krusi of the Union Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died Saturday, Nov. 20, at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. Born Feb. 18, 1893 at Green River, she was the daughter of Frank and Nellie Read Elliott. She was married to George H. Davis April, 1912 at Green River. Mr. Davis preceded her in death in 1937. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church. Surviving are two sons, Frank W. of Hermiston, Ore. and David V. of Cheyenne; one daughter, Mrs. Leo (Georgia) Rogers of Green River; four grandsons, one granddaughter, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1971 GEORGE KASSORIS Funeral services for George John Kassoris, 73, of 633 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiating. Following services in Rock Springs the body was taken to the Mullare Funeral Home at Trinidad, Colo. for graveside services and burial in the Masonic Cemetery at Trinidad Tuesday afternoon. Pallbearers were Tom Callas, Harry Nickolas, Robert L. Spence, Mike M. Gaviotis, Joe Gaviotis and Joe B. Kelly. Mr. Kassoris was found dead at his home Friday, Nov. 19, after a long illness. He was a semi-retired chef. Born June 23, 1898 at Derveni, Korinthos, Greece, he had been a resident of Rock Springs for 24 years. He formerly had resided at Trinidad, Colo. Survivors include a brother in Greece and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 1971 EDWARD FRANCK Funeral services for Edward P. Franck, 61, of 759 Rugby Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Bartek officiating. Military honors were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were August Kaumo Jr., Jino Roccabruna, David Yori, Edward Yori, Robert Yori, and Gene Roccabruna. Mr. Franck died Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for three days. He had been in ill health for the past few months. Born Aug. 19, 1910 at Rock Springs, he was the son of the late Alex and Mary Avancini Franck. He was a retired coal miner and veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. He attended school in Rock Springs. Mr. Franck was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, the Italian American Society and VFW Post No. 2316. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Olindo (Linda) Roccabruna and Mrs. Edward (Dosilina) Yori, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Renaldo of Rock Springs and Pete of Salt Lake City; one aunt, Carlotta Avancini of Trento, Italy; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 1971 MARJORIE ULLAND Funeral services for Marjorie Ulland, 63, of Superior, were conducted Saturday, Nov. 27, at 3 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Oyer C. Morgan of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Baker, Tally Garcia, Kenneth Clingman and Chester Beaufort. Mrs. Ulland died Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since Oct. 2. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Ulland was born Oct. 3, 1908 at Bismarck, N.D., the daughter of the late W. Kevin and Christine Julia Robinson McCormick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Halvdan Sigurd Ulland. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Anna Ellis of Twin Rivers, Wis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1971 ELLEN HOFF Funeral services for Ellen V. Hoff, 64, of 841 Seventh St., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, the Rev. A.P. Maleske officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Phil Zaversnik, Guido Fedrizzi, John Legerski, Steve RIbovich, Richard Gregory and Carl Cilensek. Mrs. Hoff died Monday, Dec. 6, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since Nov. 10. Born June 25, 1907 in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of the late Karl F. and Teckla Olson. She was married to Joseph A. Hoff in Rock Springs June 30, 1936. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, Joseph of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Cheryl) Zimmerman and Mrs. William D. (Frances) Bartlett, both of Green River; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1971 JOHN POTOCHNIK Funeral services for John Potochnik, 68, of 1426 Lowell, Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 9:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank A. Redle officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Okano, John Yenko, John Gosar, Jack Kleinhans, Jiro Okano, Frank Pivik and Emil Bertagnolli. Mr. Potochnik died Thursday, Dec. 2, at his home. Born Nov. 13, 1903, at Polana, Austria, he had been a resident of Rock Springs about 59 years. He was a retired coal miner and a former bar operator. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Drnas and Mrs. Katherine Knapp, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Leonard of Rock Springs; and a nephew, Joseph L. Drnas of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1971 SUSAN FILES Funeral services for Susan E. Files of 138 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at Francom and Smith Mortuary in Green River, the Rev. Dennis Serdahl of St. John’s Episocpal Church officiating. Burial was in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. Miss Files died Monday, Dec. 6, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, after a long illness. Born at Union Star, Mo., she was the daughter of William F. and Mary Elizabeth Housh Files. She had been employed as a steno clerk by the Union Pacific Railroad until her retirement in May 1968. She had resided at Green River for 26 years, moving here from Omaha, Neb. Miss Files was a member of the Baptist Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2350, in which she had served as chaplain; Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks; and the Union Pacific Old Timers Club of Green River of which she was a past president. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Mary Leona Danley of Deerfield, Mich., A. LaVada Files of Deerfield, Mich., Mrs. Lenys O. Tate of Kansas City, Mo., and Mildred L. Files of Kansas City, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 1971 LUKE HARRIGAN Funeral services for Luke S. Harrigan, 61, of 154 S. Fifth W., Green River, will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Union Congregational Church of Green River, the Rev. Carl Krusi officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside services will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Irv Roth, Albert “Bob” Vesco, John Radosevich Jr., Charles Baker, Bob Crouch and Carl Williams. Honorary pallbearers include John Zakovich, Art Hafey, Kenneth Peters, Nick Gimas, Joe Gatti, Curt Hoffman, Ed Sylvester, George Stevens and Harry Thuesen. Mr. Harrigan, who had served as Sweetwater County Clerk for 29 years, died Thursday, Dec. 16, at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City after a two-week illness. He was born in Rock Springs Jan. 3, 1910, the son of the late Hugh Murphy Harrigan and Ella Williams Harrigan. He spent his youth in Rock Springs and Reliance and was graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1927. He attended the University of Wyoming, where he received a bachelor of science degree in business administration in 1932. Mr. Harrigan married Agnes M. Black, June 30, 1933 at Wahoo, Neb. He began working for Sweetwater County in 1933 as deputy county treasurer and assessor, a post he held for eight months. In August of the same year, he moved to Omaha, where he worked on and one-half years as a statistical clerk with the Federal Land Bank of Omaha. He returned to Sweetwater County in January 1935, making his home in Green River, and again was employed as deputy county treasurer. He was appointed to serve an unexpired term of county treasurer in June 1936 and continued in that position until December 1942. He was first elected to the County Clerk’s office and assumed the duties of the office Jan. 3, 1943. Mr. Harrigan was re-elected to his current term in November 1970. He was a past president and secretary-treasurer and a member of the Executive Board of the Wyoming Association of County Officials. Mr. Harrigan was a member of the Union Congregational Church of Green River, the Green River Masonic Lodge Knights Templar, Shriners and other Masonic organizations. Surviving are his wife, Agnes of Green River; one son, James G. San Diego, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. John (Helen) Koveleski of Gillette; his mother Mrs. Hugh (Ella) Harrigan of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Eugene (Cassie) Lane and Mrs. Curtis (Elsie) Simkins, both of Rock Springs; one aunt, Mrs. William (Cassie) Spence of Rock Springs; three grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 1971 OSWALD VAVOLD Funeral services for Oswald “Skeezix” Vavold, 65, of 515 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. A.P. Maleske of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leno Marietti, William James Jr., Larry Deardoff, Oreste Berta, Jino Roccabruna and Matt Chollak. Mr. Vavold died Sunday, Dec. 12, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, shortly after being admitted. A resident of Rock Springs 48 years, Mr. Vavold was born Nov. 28, 1906 at Salida, Colo., the son of the late Fred and Laura Vavold. He came to Rock Springs at the age of 17. He married Violet Chevalier Dec. 24, 1927 at Green River. Surviving are his wife, Violet of Rock Springs; two sons, Lester Vavold of Rock Springs and Fred Vavold of Pinedale; a daughter-in-law, Carmella Vavold of Pinedale; one brother, Morris of Ontario, Ore.; one sister, Marguerite Grant of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren, Jayne and Susan of Rock Springs and Eileen, Karla and Lynn of Pinedale; several nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his father on May 29, 1964; his mother, Dec. 2, 1959; a daughter, Rose Marie, April 7, 1931; and a sister, Fern, Sept. 5, 1939. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 1971 Gas Hills Man Dies In Mine Pit Mishap RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP)—A 64-year-old Gas Hills man was identified Friday as the victim of an industrial accident tin the uranium mining region. Fremont County Coroner Larry Lee said Roy Fitzpatrick was operating a dump truck at a mine pit Thursday when the 25-ton truck slid over a 100-foot embankment into the pit. Fitzpatrick had been an employee of the Luck Mc Mining Co., since 1958. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1971 ELIZA POLSON Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Graham Polson, 80, of Mountain View, were conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Mountain View LDS Chapel. Burial was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Polson died Monday, Dec. 20, at Kimberly Manor in Rock Springs, where she had been a resident for about four years. Born Oct. 22, 1891, at Airdie, Scotland, she was the daughter of James and Jane Laird Graham. She married Carl Polson June 18, 1913 at Mountain View. The marriage was later solemnized at the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Mr. Polson preceded her in death May 1, 1941. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Happy Hour Club of Bridger Valley. Surviving are three sons, Andrew of Lander, Stanley of Victorville, Calif., and Clyde of Mountain View; two daughters, Mrs. Eunice Miller of Mountain View and Mrs. Lola Cramer of Pinedale; two brothers, George Graham of Orem, Utah and Clifford Graham of Mountain View; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Davidson of Provo, Utah; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1971 MARY RUIZ Funeral services for Mary B. Ruiz, 67, of 51 W. Third St., Green River, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Green River, the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Boese, John Mandros, Paul APostolope, James Merrill, Tom Pantelogow and Ramon Montanaldo. Honorary pallbearers included Percy Valencia, Telesforo Flores, Nelo Reyes and John Gold. Mrs. Ruiz died Saturday, Dec. 18, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since Nov. 29. She had been in ill health for the last three years. A resident of Green River since 1943, she was a former longtime resident of Winton, Wyo. She was born Oct. 27, 1904 at Morense, Ariz., and married Louis Ruiz in Rock Springs July 2, 1920. Mr. Ruiz preceded her in death Sept. 9, 1942. She attended schools in Morense and Winton and was a member of the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception and Loyal Star Lodge No. 60, Green River. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bartolo Rameriz of Eagle Pass, Tex.; three sons, Ralph of La Puente, Calif., Frank and Tony, both of Green River; five daughters, Mrs. Johnny (Elvira) Mulinix and Mrs. Jimmy (Jean) Wilks, both of Green River, Mrs. Elmer (Elsie) Ring of Clifton, Colo., Mrs. Della Boese of Rawlins, and Mrs. Tom (Gloria) Pantelogow of Denver, Colo.; 33 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Louis (Cedo) Ruiz in 1957 and another son who died in infancy, and two daughters, Mary Florence who died in infancy and Mary Piedad Ruiz in 1953. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1971 ARLENE LAVENDER Memorial services for Arlene R. Lavender, 49, of the Riverside Trailer Court, Green River, were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Crawford Community Church, Crawford, Colo. Burial was in the Crawford Cemetery. Mrs. Lavender died Sunday, Dec. 19, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A former resident of Grand Junction, Colo., she had been a resident of Green River one year. Born May 29, 1922 in Sheldon, Iowa, she was the daughter of Martha Zeldenthuis Rider and the late Lee Rucker Rider. She married Cleve Lavender in Kimball, Neb. Oct. 3, 1942. She attended Western State College and was a member of ESA Sorority and the Crawford Colo. Community Church. Surviving are her husband, Cleve of Green River; one son, Stephen R. Lavender of Mobile, Ala.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Linda) Crawford of Kingsport, Tenn.; her mother, Mrs. Martha Rider of Sheldon, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Marion Morfe of Aurora, Colo.; her aunt, Mrs. Nelle Zeldenthuis of Crawford, Colo.; two cousins, Dean Zeldenthuis of Crawford and Errold Zeldenthuis of Nucla, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1971 LOUIS ZULLO Funeral services for Louis Zullo, 85, of 400 North Center St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Redle officiating. Burial was in the United Mine Workers Plot in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Wilmetti, Alfred Acker, Willie Acker, Robert Granaas, Stanley Granaas and George Reid. Mr. Zullo died Friday, Dec. 17, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after an illness of about 25 days. A resident of Rock Springs about 50 years, he was born Jan. 7, 1886, at Naples, Italy. A retired coal miner, he was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his wife, Lena of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. John R. (Mary) Bass of Kuwait; three grandchildren, Robert Bass and Mrs. Jackie Barnella of Santa Maria, Calif., and Jeanne of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two great-grandchildren, Shirley and Gino Barnella of Santa Maria; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Elena Marchette of Rock Springs; and a niece, Mrs. George (Bruna) Reid of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1971 CHARLES KAPPES Funeral services for Charles Kappes, 79, of 39 Blair Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Kenneth G. Biel of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Overy, James Ramsey Sr., Rudy Stefoin, William Robinson, Robert Canestrini and John Stafford. Mr. Kappes died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 16, of an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs and a rancher in the area, Mr. Kappes was born in Rock Springs May 14, 1892, the son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Killian Kappes. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Frank (Anna Margaret) Carnahan; two nephews, Henry Kappes of Rock Springs and John Kappes of Pinedale; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry (Ida) Kappes of Rock Springs. ---