Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1977 LOUISE PRYDE Funeral services for Louise R. “Judy” Pryde, 67, of 704 Park Ave., Rock Springs, were held Wednesday at the First Congregational Church. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Pryde died at 7:10 p.m. Christmas day at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. Pallbearers were Emmet Olson, Bartlet Olson, Robert Sinn, Henry Chadey, James Doak and Raino Matson. A longtime Rock Springs resident, she had been in ill health for the past nine months and a patient at the hospital since Dec. 14. Mrs. Pryde was born Oct. 2, 1909 in Ranchester, the daughter of the late Guy and Ruth Kelly Rhode. She was graduated from Ranchester High School and the University of Wyoming. She married James G. Pryde Sept. 4, 1936 at Riverton, and taught school in Riverton, Stansbury and Reliance until her retirement in 1974. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the National Education Assn. Survivors include her husband; a son, George of Stamford, Conn.; a daughter, Coralie of Livingston, N.J.; three brothers, Joseph R. Rhode, Oregon, Robert Rhode, Boulder, Colo., and Guy Rhode Jr., Ranchester; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Sinn, Limon, Colo., and Mrs. Phillip (Lee) Davis, Ranchester; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Doris Olson, who died in March of this year. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1977 JAMES SMITH Funeral services for James Harold Smith, 52, of 114 3rd St., Rock Springs, were held Friday at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 1:05 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Pallbearers were Pete Koritnik, Hyrum Fedje, James Stark, Joe Sanna, Robert Capson and Ernie Erspaner. Mr. Smith had been in ill health since August of 1976. He was born on June 7, 1924 in Isaban, W.V., the son of Herman Atley and Isoline Fern Knipp Smith. He attended schools in Charleston, W.V., and was a graduate of high school there. He attended the University of West Virginia and received a Bachelor of Science and Master Degree in Geology. Mr. Smith was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Episcopal Church. He was a retired research geologist, for Mountain Fuel and Supply Company, where he was employed for twenty years. At the time of his death Mr. Smith was employed by the City of Rock Springs, as the City Building Inspector. Mr. Smith resided in Rock Springs between the years of 1950 to 1961 when he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. He returned to Rock Springs in 1973. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Isoline Smith of Barlow, Ohio; two sons, Jordon Howard and David James Smith, both of Salt Lake City, Utah; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Karen) Capson of Salt Lake City; one sister, Mrs. James (Mary Rose) Chotwell of Vincent, Ohio; one granddaughter, Jennifer Erspaner of Salt Lake City and several nieces and nephews. --- Pinedale Roundup, Jan 6, 1977 Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs for Mary Mrak 73 who died Sunday January 2, 1977 after a short illness. She was born in Yugoslavia and came to this country where she married Urban Mrak in Ohio before coming to Rock Springs 47 Years ago. She is survived by her husband one daughter Mrs. Andrew (Irene) Shiflar of Rock Springs one son Vernon Mrak, two brothers and two sisters and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1977 Former Resident Dies In Idaho Clifford William Wheeler Sr., 66, of 3821 Blue Grouse, Pocatello, Idaho died of a heart attack Thursday morning in Pocatello, Idaho. A former resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Wheeler had lived here for 13 years prior to moving to Pocatello in September 1975, when he retired as flight service station chief, station at the Rock Springs Municipal Airport. He had been employed as an air traffic controller in the western states for 43 years. Born on July 21, 1910 in Teeler, Alaska, Mr. Wheeler was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He married Eunice Maloney at Idaho Falls on May 18, 1939. Survivors in addition to his wife, include two sons, Clifford William Wheeler Jr. of Salt Lake City and Gary Edward Wheeler of Ogden, Utah; one daughter, Mrs. Benjamin (Dorothy Jean) Randon of Ogden, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Erly) Brice of Herrin, Ill.; 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday at the Manning Funeral Chapel at Pocatello, Idaho, with the Rev. Armin C. Munz of the First Congregational Church officiating. Masonic graveside services will be conducted with burial in the Dubois Cemetery at Dubois, Idaho. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1977 MARY MRAK Funeral services for Mary Mrak, 73, of 425 Tisdel St. were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Mrak, Danny SHiflar, Paul Hickey, Stanley Pivic, John Hay III and Rudy Shiflar. Mrs. Mrak died on Sunday, Jan. 2 at 5:45 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Dec. 29, 1976. A longtime resident of Rock Springs for the past 47 years, Mrs. Mrak had been in ill health the past two months. She was born on August 5, 1903 in Skofa Loka, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Frank and Marian Dolinar Macek. She married Urban Mrak on November 28, 1919 in Glencoe, Ohio. Mrs. Mrak was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary No. 151. Survivors include her husband, Urban, of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Irene) Shiflar of Rock Springs, one son, Vernon Mrak of Bolder; two brothers, Frank and Albert Macek of Ohio and two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Florence) Macek and Mrs. Louise Serjack both of Bessemer, Pa.; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Urban Jr. in 1949, three sisters, Anne, Martha and Pauline and one grandson, Paul Dean Shiflar, in 1969. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1977 FRANCIS BOWERS Funeral services for Francis Irene Bowers, 82, of 365 N. 8th W., Green River, were conducted on Thursday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Francom-Smith Mortuary, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, with the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Bowers died at 2:15 a.m. Monday at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born on Dec. 24, 1894 in Norfolk, Neb., the daughter of Amelia Mildred Slaven and Thomas J. Hanrahan. She married Arthur L. Bowers on Nov. 5, 1921. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1930. A member of the Catholic Church, Mrs. Bowers was the coal manager of the Stanley Hotel in Green River until 1922. She was then employed as a clerk at the Tomahawk Hotel for one year, after which she retired. She had been a resident of Green River for the past 50 years. Survivors include one nephew, Tom Hanrahan; one niece and one half-brother, Ralph Rarmtmenter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1977 ALICE BONOMO Funeral services for Alice Bonomo, 67, of Evanston were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 at the Vase Funeral Home, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chuck Bonomo, Gary Bonomo, Leno Zancanella, Ole Anselmi, Joe Melinkovich and Louis Barto. Miss Bonomo died at 9:15 a.m. Friday at the hospital in Evanston following a lengthy illness. She was born in Rock Springs on Dec. 19, 1909, the daughter of the late John and Mary Contratto Bonomo and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1930. A longtime Evanston resident, she is survived by two brothers, Charles Bonomo of Rock Springs and Elmer Bonomo of Green River; and a sister, Mrs. David (Lillian) Shirley of Manchester, N.H. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1977 ANN LARSEN Funeral services for Ann Marie Larsen, 74, of 211 Hancock St., were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Active pallbearers were John Yakimovich, Andrew Yakimovich, Mike Yakimovich Sr., Mike Yakimovich Jr., Steve Kosovich and Donald Kosovich. Honorary pallbearers were Lee Perino, John Gerharet, Dale Wolmack, Matt Luarenen, Leo Gentilini and John Marushack. Mrs. Larsen died at 12:38 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for two days. Mrs. Larsen had been in ill health the past 3 ½ years. She was born on October 19, 1902 in Harcar, Luca, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Banyas Yakimovich. She married Harry Larsen in Green River on October 29, 1927. A resident of Rock Springs for 67 years, Mrs. Larsen was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Harry, of Rock Springs; three brothers, John and Michael Yakimovich of Rock Springs and Andrew Yakimovich of Denver, Colorado; three sisters, Mary Yakimovich and Mrs. Helen Colombo, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. Steve (Verna) Kosovich of Denver, Colo.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1977 WALTER LARINAN Graveside services for Walter Raleigh Larinan, 94, of Rock Springs, were held on Wednesday at the Plainview Cemetery at Big Piney, Wyo. Mr. Larinan died at 4:10 p.m. in Kimberly Manor on Thursday, Dec. 30. A longtime Daniel, Wyoming resident, Mr. Larinan was born in Moline, Illinois on Dec. 3, 1882, the son of the late Michael and Lillie Brown Larinan. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. McCoy (Lillian) Carr of Rushville, Indiana. Mr. Larinan was a retired cowboy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1977 WILLIAM LEO THOMAS SR. Funeral services for William Leo Thomas Sr., 65, of Reliance, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the LDS Church. Bishop John Harris conducted the services and burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers included Kenneth Stephens, Clyde Daniels, Ralph Rawlins, John Mortenson, Charles Johnson and Vic Naccarato. Mr. Thomas died at 4:20 a.m. last Saturday at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had apparently suffered a heart attack at his home and was rushed to the hospital. He died shortly after he was admitted. He was born at Coalhill, Ark., on March 22, 1911, the son of the late Thomas and Elmerta Wooten Thomas. He attended school at Magna, Utah and graduated from high school at Rock Springs. He was married to the former Phyllis A. Almond at the L.D.S. Temple at Salt Lake City, Utah on August 16, 1938 and was a retired coal miner. He was a resident of this community since 1924 and is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Reliance; two daughters, Debra Michelle Thomas and Mrs. Arthur (Carolyn M.) Shassetz both of Reliance; two sons, William L. Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., and David L. of Rock Springs; one brother, James of Seattle, Wash.; an aunt, Hallie Askey of San Bernardino, Calif., nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the United Mine Workers of America and the Union Pacific Old Timers Association. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1977 BEATRICE HARNEY Funeral services for Beatrice Harney, 75, of 1302 Lowell St. were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Kenneth Biel officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Angeli, LeVoyd Robertson, Paul Petro, John Soltis, Dennis Soltis and Pasco Mecca. She died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since Dec. 30. She was born Jan. 3, 1903 in McAlester, Okla., the daughter of the late Olento and Aldovina Natila Parenti. She married Nicholas Harney in 1920 at McAlester, Okla. A former McAlester resident, Mrs. Harney came to Superior in 1938 and has been a Rock Springs resident since 1956. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Renna (Bea) Cottrell of Bellflower, Calif., and Mrs. Boyd (Hannah) Soltis of Rock Springs; two sisters, Bruna Edwards, Poteau, Okla., and Minnie Kaufman, Henryetta, Okla.; five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Harney was a member of the First Congregational Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1977 SUSAN HILL Funeral services for Susan Hill, 90, of 814 Gobel St., Rock Springs, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 19 at the Rogan Mortuary Chapel, with the Rev. George Mackey officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Art Pentila, Richard Karvonen, Matt Lauranen, Eugene Malo, Larry Bergren, Steve Ribovich and Tim Nousi. Mrs. Hill died Saturday, Jan 15, at 2:30 p.m. in Kimberly Manor. She was born Aug. 25, 1886 in Yliharmassa, Finland, the daughter of Matt and Katherine Kujala. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, and twin sons. Survivors include two nephews, Enor M. and Leonard Maki of Rock Springs and three nieces, Elma Kape, Ann Lark and Lillie Shotwell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1977 RUBY PRICE Funeral services for Ruby Lee Price, 64, of Green River, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Francom-Smith Mortuary Chapel with William R. Cornister, of the Jehovah’s Witness Church officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Price died Friday, Jan. 14 at 11:15 a.m. in the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 12, 1912 in Morgan, Utah, to Jabez Lee and Verna Lowe. She married John Wesley Price, June 14, 1930 in Manila, Utah. She had lived in Green River for the past 47 years. Survivors include four sons, and four daughters, John E., Kenneth, James, Edwin, Mrs. Bruce (Evelyn) King, and Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Riddle, all of Green River, Mrs. Donald (Ruby Jean) Hayes of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Guy (Betty) Rose of Reliance; 25 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one sister, Pearl Biet of Ogden, Utah; four brothers, Wayne Lee of Green River and Jay, Marlin and Lloyd, all of Morgan, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1977 JOHN JOHANNSEN Funeral services for John Freidrich Johannsen, 41, of 485 12 3rd North St., were held Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 2:30 p.m. at the Francom-Smith Mortuary in Green River. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers included Max Jones, Bret Graham, David Graham, Ted Gummersall, Richard Miller and Ronnie Miller. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Daniels, Larry Smith, John T. Williams, Joe Mickelson, Harry Scott and Larry Ridley. Mr. Johannsen died instantly at 4:25 p.m. Sunday from a ruptured abdominal aorta, caused by a .22 caliber gunshot wound through the left shoulder, according to County Coroner Peter Vase. Mr. Johannsen was born on Oct. 16, 1935, the son of the late John F. and Mabel Scott Johannsen, in Grace, Idaho. He married the former Michelle Graham on May 17, 1975 in Elko, Nev. Mr. Johannsen had been a resident of Green River for the past six years. At the time of his death, he had been employed as boilermaker, working at the Jim Bridger Power Plant. He was an Army veteran and member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Moose Lodge, American Legion, the V.F.W. Club and the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include his wife, Michelle, of Green River; one stepdaughter, Kandy Ray of Green River; one sister, Helen Ridley of Pocatello, Idaho; two half-brothers, James W. Scott Meade, Wash., and Harry E. Scott, Pocatello; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 29, 1977 DAVID RUGGERA SR. Funeral services for David Joseph Ruggera Sr., 70, of 832 6th St. were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Duzik, Shando Bacskay, Clarence Daniels, Donald Lebar, Otto Canestrini and John Fornengo. Mr. Ruggera was pronounced dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 12:53 p.m. last Friday. He had apparently suffered a heart attack near his home. Mr. Ruggera was born at Tyrol, Italy on June 19, 1906 and came to the United States and to Rock Springs when he was six months old. He was the son of the late John and Clementina Vilatte Ruggera and attended school in Rock Springs. He married Anna Eva Ribovich in Rock Springs on Aug. 16, 1930. He was a retired school bus operator, having spent 55 years in bussing. He had operated a service station in Rock Springs for many years and had also retired as a U.S. Government mail contractor. Survivors include his wife, Anna of Rock Springs; three sons, Dave J. Ruggera Jr. and James Ruggera, both of Rock Springs and Paul Ruggera of McLean, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Amelia) Grogg of Mesa, Ariz. and Mrs. Al (Anna) Lang of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; one brother, Albino Ruggera of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; two nephews and one niece. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, the Moose Lodge and a life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624 and the A.A.R.P. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 29, 1977 JACK CORI Funeral services for Jack Cori, 81, of 1024 6th St., were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28 at the Vase Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Michael Butler of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alfred (Fritz) Boschetto, August Julius, Bruno Bettolo, Bob Bettolo, Joe Agostini and Gerald Boschetto. Mr. Cori was found dead in his home by a friend at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner David L. Jelaca, Mr. Cori died from an apparent heart attack at about 4 a.m. January 26. Mr. Cori was born December 1, 1895 in Lago Tenno, Italy. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Cori had resided in the Rock Springs area for the past 64 years. A retired coal miner, Mr. Cori had been in ill health the past four weeks. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include two good friends, Jino and Norma Roccabruna. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 29, 1977 MARTIN UNDEM Funeral services for Martin M. Undem, 82, of 832 7th St., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Biel of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cecil Headd, James Stark, Andy Havrilo, Phil Zaversnik, Gordon Coffey and Tony Pivik. Mr. Undem died at 4:34 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for five days. He had been in ill health for the past six years. He was born at Stavanger, Norway on June 14, 1894, the son of the late Martin and Ellen Undem and was a retired coal miner. He was married to Gladys Rose Wheaton at Denver, Colo. on April 19, 1928. She preceded him in death on July 1, 1971. Mr. Undem had been a Rock Springs resident since 1930 and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151. Survivors include four sons, Erwin Groark of Rock Springs, William Undem of Santa Cruz, Calif., Jack Undem of Casper and Clarence Undem of S???ey, Alabama; one daughter, Donna Carr of Rock Springs and a foster son, Ted Hiner of Rock Springs; a brother, Ommund Undem of Helena, Montana; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1977 DANNY NICKERSON Graveside funeral services for Danny James Nickerson, infant son of Earl and Mary Jo Widic Nickerson, 249 Pinon St., Clearview Acres, Rock Springs, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth O. Biel of the First Congregational Church officiated. The infant died at birth at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs; two brothers, Scott and Steven of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Elmer and Dorothy Widic of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Roy and Blanche Nickerson of Park River, N.D., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1977 LAVELL LEE Funeral services for LaVell Lee, 26, of Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert Schneidau of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Lee was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 1:40 a.m. on Jan. 31. He had been in ill health for the past several weeks and had a lengthy chronic thoracic ailment. Mr. Lee was born on Aug. 20, 1950 in Seattle, Wash., the son of Charles and Pearl Jones Lee. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two months, Mr. Lee was self-employed as a cabinet maker. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Charles and Pearl Lee of Yakima, Wash. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1977 GUST KALLAS Funeral services for Gust Kallas, 45, of Lander, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Green River Ahepa Home, with the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis of the Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Interment was at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Angelo Kallas, Pete Kallas, John Mulinix, Harry Pappas, George Varras and Nick Gimas. Mr. Kallas died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31 at the Health Care Center in Lander, following an illness of one month. A former Green River resident, he had resided in Lander since 1950. He was born at Rock Springs, Wyoming on September 1, 1931 and was the son of the late Tom and Irene Kallas. Survivors include his brother, Pete; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Kallas; a nephew, Angelo Kallas and two nieces, Irene and Mary Kallas, all of Green River; and several aunts and uncles residing in Greece. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1977 CHARLIE CASH JR. Graveside services for Charlie Howard Cash Jr., infant son of Charlie H. and Mattie L. Johnson Cash, 72 Summit, Superior, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth Biel of the First Congregational Church officiated. The infant died at birth at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include his parents of Superior; his maternal grandmother, Gussy Johnson of Bladenboro, N.C., and his paternal grandparents, Donald and Liz Welty of Superior. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Sanford Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 1977 ATTILIO RUFFINI Funeral services for Attilio Ruffini, 88, of 917 McCarty were conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Rosary was recited Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were Leroy, Michael and David Ruffini and Danny, David and Gary Pedri. Mr. Ruffini died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Tyrol, Italy on March 16, 1889 and was the son of the late Achille and Melania Scanzone Ruffini. He married Emma Bertagnolli in May, 1920, in Rock Springs. Mr. Ruffini was a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Emma and two sons, Leno J. and Louis, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Sylvio (Rena) Pedri of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Judy) Zanon of Denver, Colo.; six grandsons, two granddaughters, one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter. He was a member of the Italian-American Society and the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 1977 DANIEL TESLICH Funeral services for Daniel Teslich, 84, 1325 Sage St., were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dan Teslich, Nick Teslich, Al S. Bush, Sidney Bush, Billy Ray Leatherwood and Rodney Cutis. Mr. Teslich died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the Kimberly manor Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Teslich was born in Yugoslavia on Feb. 21, 1892. He married Julia Ann Gilbert, who died on April 1, 1936. He was a retired coal miner. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. Survivors are two sons, Dan of Jackson, Calif. and Nick of Ione, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Al (Helen) Bush of Lancaster, Calif., Mrs. Homer (Mildred) Brent of Elma, Wash., Mrs. Ruby Cordero of Santa Clara, Calif., and Mrs. Ray (Julia Ann) Leatherwood of West Plains, Mo.; 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 1977 ANGELA KERSHISNIK MARCINA Funeral services for Angela Kershisnik Marcina, 80, of 426 M St., were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary followed by St. Ann’s Altar Society, Sacred Heart of Mary and Knights of Columbus rosaries were recited Sunday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were John Kershisnik Jr., Charles McConnell, Dr. Robert Pipkin, David Pipkin, Tim Kershisnik and Danny Kershisnik. Honorary pallbearers were Victor Kershisnik, Rodney Goldman, Jake Kershisnik, Lewis Zaversnik, Joseph Galicich Sr., Fred Thomas and David Kershisnik. Mrs. Kershisnik died at her home at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, following a very brief illness. She was born on Aug. 27, 1896 at Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia and had been a Rock Springs resident since 1912. She was married to John Kershisnik who died in 1941. She later married Valentine Marcina, who died in 1969. She was a member of the American Fraternal Union and St. Anne’s Lodge No. 134. She was also a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Don (Angela) Pipkin of Denver, and Mrs. Sidney (Cecelia) Thomas of Grants Pass, Ore.; three sons, John R. and Thomas J. Kershisnik, both of Rock Springs, and Donald P. Kershisnik of Northridge, Calif.; 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1977 EDITH PARKKO Funeral services for Edith Marie Parkko, 88, of 42? B Street, Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the Vase Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Johansen of the Lutheran Church officiating. Graveside services and interment were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, Calif., with the Rev. Omar Halme officiating. Mrs. Parkko died at 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past month. She had been in ill health the past five months. She was born on June 5, 1888 in Alaharma, Finland, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn Pirii Koski. A longtime resident of Rock Springs since 1923, Mrs. Parkko came to the United States in 1899. She married Jack Emil Parkko on February 17, 1905 in Hanna, Wyoming, and he preceded her in death on March 19, 1960. Mrs. Parkko was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Angelo (Irma) Anselmi and Mrs. Leonard (Alma) Hansen, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Ulvila and Mrs. Impi Huhta, both of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Parkko was preceded in death by two daughters, Mrs. Aune Harvey Patton who died on January 4, 1968 and Mrs. Vieno Walfrid who died on February 17, 1970 and one brother, Emanuel Koski. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1977 LEONARD STONE Funeral services for Leonard R. Stone, 66, of 409 E. 2nd N., Green River, were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River with the Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Frank Walker, Jim Fox, Bert Smith, Fred Cruz, Anglie Scarpos and Henry Krause. Honorary pallbearers were John Williams, Frank Gregory, Art Cook, Danny Ice, Milo Pistono and Harold Hermansen. Mr. Stone died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born Sept. 5, 1910 in Lincolnville, Kan., the son of Lee Roy and Stella Mae Williams Stone. He married Zella Rogers on Feb. 1, 1928 in Greeley, Colo. Mr. Stone was a member of the Congregational Church. A carman for the Union Pacific Railroad, he went to work for that organization in Cheyenne in 1928 and later moved to Green River in 1935. He retired in July 1974. He was a past president of the Eagles and a member of the Carman’s Lodge and Oldtimers No. 18. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Zella of Green River; one son, Loren R. Stone of Catsworth, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Patsy) Rubeck of Green River; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Dillon of Canyonville, Ore., Deltha Kasey of Cheyenne, and Dorothy Stabblefield of Canyonville, Ore.; three brothers, Clarence O. Stone of Morrill, Neb. and Orville Stone of White City, Ore.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1977 OTTO LARSEN Funeral service for Otto Larsen, 75, of 816 Rhode Island, Rock Springs, wee conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion with the Rev. George Mackey officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dick DeBernardi, Leland Staley, John Larrabaster, Robert Flor, Harry Stodick and Adolph Menghini. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Judd, Dwight Jones, Rod McLennand and Gene Notar. Mr. Larsen died Monday, Feb. 14 at 4:20 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for one day. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Larsen was born on Aug. 4, 1901 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Soren and Grundhilde Knudsen Larsen. He was a retired railroad switchman, having worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 49 years. He married Millie Walker in Rock Springs on Aug. 4, 1923. Mr. Larsen was a member of the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center and was a member of the American Association of Retired People. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs, one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Rosemary) Parr of Rock Springs; one son, Edward Larsen of Gehring, Neb.; one brother, Harry Larsen of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1977 ARTHUR COOK Funeral services for Arthur Cook, 73, of 1317 11th Street, Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with the Bishop Ray Overy conducting. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Stanley Gourden, Serafino Rauzi, David Rauzi, Tom Overy, Richard Jones and George Wisniewski. Mr. Cook died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for eight days. Mr. Cook had been in ill health for the past year. He was born on August 4, 1903 in Leigh, Lancashire County, England, the son of the late Edward and Ellen Unsworth Cook. A resident of Rock Springs since 1904, Mr. Cook attended schools here. He was a retired coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company. Following his retirement, Mr. Cook was employed by the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for nine years, where he worked in the maintenance department. He married the former Agnes Stewart on July 16, 1923 in Ogden, Utah. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the United Mine Workers of America and the International Order of Odd Fellows. Survivors include his wife, Agnes of Rock Springs; one son, Edward and one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Edith Kay) Seipp, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Harold of San Diego, Calif. and Tom of Ogden, Utah; two sisters, Mrs. John (Florence) Firmage and Mrs. David (Ethel “Dollie) Brown, both of Rock Springs, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cook was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1977 LAURI J. BERGREN Funeral services for Larui J. Bergren, 67, of 336 H. St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 with burial in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Nousi, Steven Ribovich, Richard Karvonen, Art Pentila, Oliver Hensala and Eugene Malo. Mr. Bergren was found dead at his home on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 6:40 p.m. A friend contacted the police department and told them he had not seen Mr. Bergren for some time and asked them if they would check on him. Police made entry to the home through a window and found Mr. Bergren dead. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Peter Vase, Mr. Bergren had been dead since about Feb. 3, and had died of natural causes. He was born in Montana on Oct. 10, 1909, the son of the late Lauri N. and Sigrid M. Hietalehti Bergren, and was a retired surveyor. A former Superior resident, he was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his brother, Allen Bergren of Bartlesville, Okla. and an aunt, Helen McClene of Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William N. and Oliver. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1977 LOUIS HUNT Funeral services for Louis R. Hunt, 75, of 1322 10th Street, Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Graveside services were conducted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 151. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Uzelac, John Argenta, John Angelovic, George Capozza, Frank Smith Jr. and Frank Smith Sr. Mr. Hunt died Monday, Feb. 21 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past week. He had been in ill health since 1975. Mr. Hunt was born in Flannigan Township, Illinois on Jan. 2, 1902, the son of the late Robert and Hulda Gossage Hunt. A retired coal miner, Mr. Hunt had lived in Rock Springs since 1929 and is survived by two sons, Raymond Hunt of Reliance and Robert Hunt of San Lorenzo, Calif., and two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Hedman and Mrs. Delores Harris, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Minnie Zampese of Chicago, Ill., and Helen Brockett of Eldorado, Ill. Mr. Hunt is also survived by 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151 and the United Mine Workers of America. Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa on Nov. 14, 1974. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1977 ROBERT KINNAMAN Funeral services for Robert Edward Kinnaman, 61, of 230 North 5th West, Green River, were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the First Baptist Church in Green River. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were P.R. Griffiths, Chris Barrera, Robert Martinez, Jerry Walker, Joe Maze and Charles Perry. Honorary pallbearers were Irwin Dana and Dick Framcom. Mr. Kinnaman died Saturday, Feb. 19 in the LDS Hospital at Salt Lake City. He was born April 22, 1915 in Ault, Colo. to Daniel Webster and Maude Barbara Kinnaman. He married Daisy Lawrence in Elko, Nev. on June 7, 1952. A member of the First Baptist Church, Kimmaman was a heavy equipment operator for the Union Pacific Railroad for 37 years, having retired in June 1975. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2350, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and served in the Army during the Second World War. Mr. Kinnaman had lived in Green River 24 years. He is survived by his wife, Daisy of Green River; two stepsons, James Chailland and Larry Curry, both of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Rick (Jill) Morrison of Green River; one brother, Mark Kinnaman of Canon City, Colo.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1977 Sister Brenda Boyle Dies Sister Brenda Boyle SCL (Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth) died early Friday morning in Billings, Mont., after an illness of several months. Sister taught in the Rock Springs Catholic School for six years, worked as a volunteer at the Crisis Intervention Center for two years, and was principal of the junior high CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) for three years. Surviving relatives are four sisters and one brother, all living in Butte, Mont. Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 28, at St. Joseph’s Church in Butte. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1977 MARY ZAVERSNIK Funeral services for Mary Zaversnik, 94, of 1091 North 7th St., Grand Junction, Colo., were conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 3, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Rosary was recited Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Donald Ruess, Robert Ira, John Menapace, Robert Menapace, Richard Menapace and Gary Zavernik. Mrs. Zaversnik died at 1 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Orthopedic Hospital at Grand Junction, Colo., where she had been a patient since Friday, Feb. 25. A Grand Junction, Colorado resident since 1953, she was a former longtime Rock Springs resident. She was born at Rebence, Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Frank and Marija Kokelj Potocnik. She was married to Anton Zavernik at Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia on July 26, 1906 and came to the United States that same year. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ira of Green River and Mrs. John (Elsie) Menapace of Grand Junction, Colorado. Three sons, Lewis W. Zavernik and Phillip M. Zaversnik, both of Rock Springs, and Frank Zaversnik of San Marcos, Calif., 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Anton and four sons, Anton, John, William, and Robert. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the American Fraternal Union Lodge No. 18. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1977 JEANNETTE PETERSON Funeral services for Jeanette Peterson, 87, of Kimberly Manor Nursing Home, but who had previously resided at 130 Keith Dr., in Green River, were conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, at the Green River Third Ward LDS Church, with the Bishop Michael Layne officiating. Interment was in the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pallbearers were David Peterson, Phillip Peterson, Virgil Peterson, Jeff Peterson, Bob Boren and Stanley Boren. Honorary pallbearers were Curtis Peterson, Gary Peterson, David Boren and Mark Peterson. Mrs. Peterson died at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 5, 1885 in Heber, Utah, the daughter of Adolphus and Isabell Richardson Sessions. She married Gilbert LeRoy Peterson on April 25, 1908. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1961. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Ila Mae Peterson and Annie Isabell Larett. She was a member of the LDS Church and homesteaded in the Uinta Basin. She raised two granddaughters, Gelnda Grueger of Fontana, Calif., and Ellen Nielson, Stowe, Ohio. Mrs. Peterson had lived in Green River since 1945. Prior to that, she lived in Manila and Salt Lake City. Survivors include four sons, Leslie LeRoy Peterson, Shirley A. Peterson, Leland R. Peterson and Ernest Veldon Peterson, all of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Erma) Jeanette Eskridge of Ogden, Utah; one brother, William Sessions of Tooele, Utah and two sisters, Hattie Jolley of Pleasant Grove, Utah and Isabell Lemon, Salt Lake City, Utah; 21 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1977 JENNIE SMETHURST Funeral services for Jennie Smethurst, 77, of 709 N St., were conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, at the Vase Funeral Home, with the Bishop Sherman Pratt of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ed Copyak, Matt Lauranen, Harry Chipp, Sulo Hill, Carl Dempshar and Bill Dorrence. Mrs. Smethurst died at 1:40 Friday, Feb. 25, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. She had been in ill health since November. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Smethurst was born in Rock Springs on May 15, 1899. She attended school in Rock Springs and married Gilbert Crosby Smethurst in Manila, Utah in 1931. Survivors include one son, John Joynson of Culver City, Calif.; a granddaughter, Karen Coolier of Huntington Beach, Calif.; two great-grandchildren, Sean and Ron Collier of Huntington Beach, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Rebekah Lodge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1977 ERNEST JOHNSON Funeral services for Ernest Eliel Johnson, 69, of 509 8th Street, Rawlins, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 4, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the Park Manor Nursing Home at Rawlins, Wyo. following a lengthy illness. A Rawlins resident for the past seven years, he was a former longtime Rock Springs resident. He was born at Rock Springs on Feb. 2, 1908, the son of the late Herman and Ida Johnson and attended school in Rock Springs. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include a friend Elsie Miloff of Rawlins, one sister, Mrs. Martha Arndt of Bremerton, Wash. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer and Leonard and four sisters, Esther Walters, Velma Johnson, Elsie Lindroos and Sylvia Pussilla. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1977 SARAH HODGE Funeral services for Sarah “Sadie” B. Hodge, 83, of Glendale, Calif., were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Church of Immaculate Conception in Green River with the Rev. James Godley officiating. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Rosary was recited Friday at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River. Pallbearers were Jim Stark, Eldon Chapman, Mike Marino, Eddie Lewis, Al Carollo and Jack Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Oliver, Bill Heatherington, John Cochran, Fred Cruz, Bill Luzmoor, Serafino Rauzi, Herman Rauzzi, James Ferrero, Matt Laurnen, Frank Peterson and Dick Paxton. Mrs. Hodge died Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 8:49 a.m. in Glendale, Calif. She was formerly a resident of Rock Springs and Green River, residing in Green River for 35 years prior to moving to California. She was born March 14, 1894 in Springhill, Pa. to James Joseph Brawley and Sarah McGlynn. She married John Hodge in Ogden, Utah in 190?. Mrs. Hodge was a member of the Church of Immaculate Conception in Green River, the VFW auxiliary in Rock Springs and had worked as a clerk in drug stores in Rock Springs and Green River. She worked at the Barclo Brothers’ coffee shop in Green River at one time. She is survived by one son, Thomas M. Hodge, of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Wilham (Bette Jo) Potts, of Green River and Mrs. Margaret Lester, of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Angus Schultz of Sacramento, California; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by her husband, three sons, John, Donald Hugh and Donald and one daughter, June Cameron. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1977 ALEXANDER SPENCE Funeral services for Alexander Robertson Spence Sr., 71, of 1125 Second Main St., Reliance, were conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at the Church of Latter-day Saints. Bishop John Harris officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were James Zelenka Jr., Leslie Korogi, Ernest Dunn Jr., Jack Korogi, Don Harper and Gen. James Spence. Mr. Spence died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient for four days. He was born in Rock Springs, on May 2, 1905, the son of the late Charles Wright and Christina Robertson Spence. He attended school at Reliance and was married to the former Cecelia J. Krek at Ogden, Utah on April 8, 1931. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the United Mine Workers of America. Mr. Spence retired from the coal mines in 1953 and was employed for 12 years with the Road and Bridge Department of Sweetwater County, until he retired. Survivors include his wife, Cecelia, of Reliance; three sons, Alex Jr. of Pinedale, George of Reliance and James A. of Cheyenne; two brothers, George and James of Salt Lake City, Utah; a sister, Mrs. James (Anne) Zelenka of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Charles, Andrew, William, John, and Peter and two sisters, Mrs. Mike (Elizabeth) Korogi and Mrs. Hector (Catherine) Harper. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 12, 1977 AGNES BAXTER Graveside services for Agnes Elizabeth Baxter, 87, of 1325 Sage St., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, with Bishop Boyd Jackson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Baxter died at 2:25 Sunday, March 6, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs for the past 67 years, Mrs. Baxter had been in ill health for the past many years. She was born on January 1, 1890, in Neder Lulea, Sweden, the daughter of the late Nelse and Hannah Stenman Erickson. She married William Stewart Baxter on July 9, 1909 in Laramie. He preceded her in death on October 8, 1928. Mrs. Baxter was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Lucille) DeWester of Rock Springs; two sons, John R. Baxter and Robert L. Baxter, both of Portland, Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Bird of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho and Mrs. Julia Ross of Battle Mountain, Washington; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Baxter was preceded in death by one daughter, Ann, one son, Elwood, one brother, Neles, and two sisters, Hilda and Emelia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1977 MARGARET STANTON Funeral services for Margaret Stanton, 71, of 1308 ½ 9th St., were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 14, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Angeli, Scotty Thomas, Tom Thomas, Duce Piaia, Charles Malone and Evan Williams. Mrs. Stanton died at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She had been admitted to the hospital at 11 a.m. She was born on July 2, 1905 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Thomas H. Thomas and Anna Jane Williams Thomas, and married Richey O. Stanton on July 3, 1925. She was a retired homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Sam (Jane) Karician of Green River, Mrs. Don (Elizabeth) Tyler of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Sharon Cuthbertson of Green River; one son, Richard Stanton of Rock Springs; two brothers, Matthew Thomas of Rock Springs and John Thomas of Oregon; one sister, Mrs. Alphonse (Jeanette) Dona of Rock Springs; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one daughter, Katherine Jean and two brothers, James Thomas and Evan Thomas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1977 WYONA G. CARTMAN Funeral services for Wyona G. Cartman, 64, 274 N. Center St., Green River, were conducted Tuesday, March 15 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River with the Rev. Chuck McMahon officiating. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Art Cook, Edwin Cook, Donald Ruess, John Lawrence, Rudy Pershin and Richard Overy. Mrs. Cartman died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Mrs. Cartman was born March 21, 1911 in Evanston, the daughter of John G. Grundell and Charlotte E. Clark Grundell. She married Frank H. Cartman on Oct. 4, 1934 in Evanston. Mrs. Cartman was a Green River resident for 19 years and prior to that had lived in Evanston. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Frank, Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Darwin H. (Mary) Cook of Provo, Utah, and Mrs. Virgil L. (Linda) White, Cheyenne and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1977 IDA KEELER Funeral services for Ida Elizabeth Keeler, 86, of Farson, were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Farson Community Hall with the Rev. Roy Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Pallbearers were John Wood, James Eaton, Walter Eaton, Lee Grandy, Pat Murphy and Fred Meyer. Mrs. Keeler died at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home in Rock Springs following a lengthy illness. An area resident since 1910, she was born at Fayetteville, Arkansas on August 23, 1890, the daughter of the late John and Melissa Upton. She attended school at Fayetteville, Arkansas and was married to Arthur Edgar Keeler at Montgomery County, Arkansas on November 10, 1909. She was active in civic and community affairs and was a charter member of The Eden-Farson Women’s Progress Club. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Sherman (Ellen) Ferrell of Stromsburg, Nebraska, Mrs. Robert (Charlotte) Eaton of Rock Springs and Mrs. Jack (Grace) Tanner of Sierra Madre, California; three sisters, Mrs. Homer (Dovie) Juvinall of LaHabra, California, Mrs. Maude Hensley of Visalia, California and Mrs. Albert (Dorthey) Cooley of Orange, California; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Arthur who died Sept. 12, 1947 and two sons, Robert L. who died March 19, 1946 and Gilbert J. who died Jan. 29, 1972. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1977 DAMIAN CORDOVA Funeral services for Damian Cordova, 77, 375 East Third South, Green River, were conducted Friday, March 18 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Green River with the Rev. James Godley officiating. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Rosary was recited Thursday at the church. Pallbearers were Bobby Chapple, LeRoy Maez, Tommy Martinez, Ricky Martinez, Alex Virgil and Larry Cordova. Mr. Cordova died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born March 11, 1900 in Chamisal, N.M. to Epemenio and Rita D. Cordova. He married Corina Dominguez Jan. 24, 1924 in Chamisal. He was a member of the Church of Immaculate Conception in Green River. He worked as a fireman and oiler for the Union Pacific Railroad and was a member of the firemen and oiler’s union. He retired in 1966 and had lived in Green River since 1945. He is survived by his wife of Green River; four sons, Jose D. Cordova of Burbank, Calif., Celestino, Benito and Bob D. Cordova Jr., all of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Claudina) Martinez of Green River, Mrs. Dale (Gloria) Chapple of Green River and Mrs. Joe P. (Rita) Vigil of Grand Junction, Colo.; one brother, Ben of Green River; two sisters, Mrs. Max (Leoniers) Romero of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mrs. Delores Vasquez of Midvale, Utah; 33 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1977 BESSIE WRIGHT Funeral services for Bessie Irene Wright, 94, of Green River, were conducted Wednesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River with the Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Chuck Irish, Donald Irish, Gerald Irish, Gerald Beall, Lawrence E. Long III and Bill Clark. Mrs. Wright died Friday, March 11, at her home in Green River. She was born Feb. 26, 1883 in Avoca, Iowa to Samuel L. and Mary L. Lemon Denton. She was married to Charles F. Beall in 1908. He preceded her in death in October 1917. She was married to Frank Wright in 1930. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Wright moved to Green River in 1962 from Randburg, Calif. Survivors include one son, Harry Beall of Green River; one daughter, Helen Bennett of Johnanesburg, Calif.; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1977 LEAH PHELPS Funeral services for Leah Elizabeth James Phelps, 66, of 826 Bushnell Ave., were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. Bishop Ray Overy officiated. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leland Reese, Raymond J. Reese, Don James, Daron Mangum, Scott Dewey and Daron Dewey. Mr. Phelps died at 11:02 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at an Evanston, Wyoming hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born at Rock Springs on Feb. 1, 1911, the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Margaret Syme James. A lifelong Rock Springs resident, she was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School and attended Utah State University. She was married to Samuel J. Phelps at Rock Springs on September 18, 1933. Survivors include her husband, Samuel J. of Rock Springs; a son, Sherman of Orem, Utah; a daughter, Mrs. Marion (Shirley) Mangum of Hyrum, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Viola Reese of Rock Springs; two brothers, Edwin E. James of Rock Springs and Cecil S. James of Provo, Utah; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1977 GEORGE SMITH Funeral services for George Keith Smith, 49, of the Smith Ranch in Eden Valley, were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Home. Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday with burial in the Pinedale City Cemetery in Pinedale. Pallbearers were Bill Stone, Joseph Powell, Artie Knoll, Joe Mlinar, Robert Smith and James Smith. Mr. Smith was found dead at his home last Friday morning by two friends. According to authorities, he was the victim of an apparent self-inflicted .38 gunshot wound in the right temple. He had been despondent for some time, according to Sweetwater County Coroner Peter Vase. He was last seen Thursday afternoon at about 2:30 when he was en route to his home. He had been dead since sometime Thursday evening, Vase said. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 26, 1927, the son of the late George W. Smith and Eleanor Nielson Smith of Rock Springs. He attended school at Lonetree, Wyoming and had resided in Eden Valley for the past five years. He was married to the former Ruth Shuping Mlinar in Evanston on April 2, 1968. Survivors include his mother, Eleanor of Rock Springs; his wife, Ruth of Eden Valley; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon Marie Raga and Mrs. Bill (Johnnie-Ruth) Stone, both of Rock Springs; four sons, James William Smith, Robert Earl Smith, Joseph Paul Smith and David Smith, all of Rock Springs; a sister, Virginia Grimms of Rock Springs and three grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1977 HELEN LEBAR Funeral services for Helen Amy Leosco Lebar, 57, of 810 Ridge Ave., were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Home followed by a rosary by the Knights of Columbus at 7:45. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Lee Reese, Ray Reese, Daron Mangum, Scott Dewey, Daron Dewey and Don James. Mrs. Lebar died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for one week. A Rock Springs resident for the past 14 years, she was a former longtime Superior, Wyo. resident. She was born at Cumberland, Wyo. on October 6, 1919, the daughter of the late John E. and Anastasia Dotsko Leosco. She was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1937 and prior to her marriage she had worked as a clerk at stores in Superior. She was married to Max R. Lebar at St. Vivian’s Catholic Church at Superior, Wyo. on June 29, 1963. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10. Survivors include her husband, Max of Rock Springs; a brother, John Leosco of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Novak of Rock Springs, Mrs. William (Bernice) Brozovich of Joliet, Ill., Mrs. Stanley (Stella) Perkowski of Villa Park, Ill. and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1977 JOSEPH AGUIRRE Military graveside services for Joseph Aguirre, 54, of 505 South 7th St., Lander, were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery on Monday, March 21. Funeral services were conducted at the Vase Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday. Pallbearers were Gerald Stout, Leno Kaumo, Joseph Burton, Neal Jones, Jesse Gault and Peter Vase. Mr. Aguirre died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 18, at the Bishop Randall Hospital at Lander. He had been a patient at the hospital since last Wednesday when he suffered a heart attack. He was born at Quealy, Wyo. on September 18, 1922, the son of the late Edward and Juanna Aguirre. He was a former coal miner and at the time of his death he was employed at the Lander Mills. He attended school at Quealy and Rock Springs and was an Army veteran of World War II. He had resided in Lander for the past 2 ½ years and was formerly of Quealy and Farson, Wyoming. Survivors include two brothers, John of Lander and Edward of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Mary) Naugle of Casper, Wyo., Mrs. Herman (Julia) Lavake of Stratford, Tex., and Mrs. A.J. (Felicia) Hatt of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, William. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy Miller of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1977 RICHARD STRATTON Funeral services for Dr. Richard Stratton, 72, of Green River, were held on Tuesday, Marc 22 at 11 a.m. at the Union Congregational Church with the Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemtery. Pallbearers were Fred Baker, Gary Burum, Charles Cargile, Robin Foster, Mahlon Grubb and Alton Hermansen. Honorary pallbearers included Eldon Bangerter, Dr. John V. Bernard, James Brady, Al Carollo, Dr. A.E. Gaensslen, Dr. John Gosar, Dr. Howard Greaves, Frank Gregory, Henry Harris, Dr. G. Myron Harrison, Dr. H.S. Jackman, Robert Johnson, Dr. Paul Kos, Rod Kvidahl, Dr. Rudy Lansang, F.A. Larson, Robert Meeboer, Karl Moedl, Dale Morris, Grant Morck, Gerald Palmer, Kennth Peters, James Platts, Dr. William Pryich, Adrian Reynolds, Ted Ronick, Henry Rood, Richard Schuck, Dr. R.J. Stapleton, Dr. A.T. Sudman, E.L. Taliaferro, Grant Twitchell, Frank Wilkes, Dr. Paul Yedinak and Jack Zimmerman. Dr. Stratton, who was a physician in Green River for over 40 years prior to his retirement from general practice in 1973, died in Sunnyvale, Calif. on Thursday, March 17 following a two-year illness. Active in all community affairs, Dr. Stratton served as a Green River councilman and mayor, was president of the school board, a former county health officer, past president of the Green River Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club and other community and business activities. During World War II, he served in the Army Medical Corps as a major and was among the first troops landing on Omaha Beach during the Allied European invasion. Dr. Stratton was born Dec. 16, 1904 in Sedan, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas Medical School and practiced in Lyman, Wyo. for two years before coming to Green River in 1933. Dr. Stratton was a contract physician for the Union Pacific Railroad in addition to maintaining a private practice. In 1935 he was joined by Dr. A.T. Sudman, who co-practiced with him until they both retired in 1973. Since retirement, Dr. and Mrs. Stratton have spent winters in California. Dr. Stratton is survived by his wife, Dorothy, one daughter, Mrs. Morgan (Barbara) Myers of Sunnyvale, Calif., one son, Dr. Richard L. Stratton of Hollywood, Calif., a sister, Dr. Dorothy C. Stratton of New York City, and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1977 NINA SHASSETZ Funeral services for Nina Zanetii Shassetz, 64, of 605 Second St., were conducted on Wednesday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery in the family plot. Mrs. Shassetz died Saturday, March 26, at 11:45 a.m. at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was born on April 17, 1912 in Superior, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Zanetti, a pioneer family. She was married to John Shassetz in January of 1948. She also attended Rock Springs public schools. Mrs. Shassetz was preceded in death by her father, Pete Zanetti Sr. and one sister, Violet Zanetti Eskridge. She is survived by her husband, John O. Shassetz and three sons, Pete Edd, John Shassetz Jr. and Mario Shassetz, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lena) Zelenka and Nine Sue Shassetz, all of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Angela Zanetti; two brothers, Pete and Mike Zanetti, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Schnauber and Mrs. John (Lily) Stocco, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1977 BILLY TYLER Funeral services for Billy Eugene Tyler, 48, of ???2 Third East, Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Herbert Schneidau officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed Johns, Jackson Forbes, Jim Tyler, John Seppie, Harold Nichols and Dennis Brown. Mr. Tyler died at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City at 1:45 a.m. Friday. A Salt Lake City resident for the past two months, he had formerly resided in Rock Springs. He was born Nov. 22, 1928 at Tulsa, Okla., and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, having served with the U.S. Marines. He was the son of the late Robert and Gussie Tyler. He is survived by one brother, Lee, of Rock Springs, three daughters, Beverly and Diane, of Porter, Okla. and Billie of Des Moines, Iowa. Several aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1977 TIMOTHY ZADRA Funeral services for Timothy Zadra, 88, of 1325 Sage, were conducted on Tuesday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the family plot. Rosary was recited Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Rogan Mortuary. Mr. Zadra died Saturday, March 26 at 10:45 a.m. at Kimberly Manor. He was a retired coal miner and has resided in Rock Springs for 72 years. He was born Jan. 24, 1889 at Cis, Tyrol, Austria. He is survived by one son, Eugene Zadra of Lyman, one daughter, Mrs. D.J. (Irma) Andrews of Fremont, Calif. and two grandsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1977 GEORGE RADOSEVICH Funeral services for George Joseph Radosevich, 59, of 609 Fifth Ave. West, Rock Springs, wee conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Michael Butler officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Alex Radosevich, John Radosevich, William Butkovich, James Butkovich, Rudy Jelosek Jr. and Frank Shifrar. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Overy, Emil Bartolic, Wright Dickinson, Wilson Garrison, Ambrose Hamilton, Rudy Jelosek Sr., A.E. Pivic, Boyd walker, Alfred Jereb, Lloyd Hanks, Don Lindsley and Harry Carr. Sweetwater County Coroner Peter Vase said Mr. Radosevich died of multiple internal and head injuries, shortly after being involved in an automobile accident at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 25. Mr. Radosevich was born in Rock Springs on June 1, 1917, the son of the late George and Mary Rudeslich Radosevich and attended school in Rock Springs. He was married to the former Amelia Butkovich at Rock Springs on May 1?, 1936 and was a longtime employee of Mountain Fuel. Survivors include his wife, Amelia of Rock Springs, a son, Larry of Rock Springs, two daughters, Mrs. A.W. (Pauline) Dickinson of Browns Park, Colo. and Veronica Radosevich, a student at the University of Wyoming at Laramie; a brother, Steve of Brown’s Park, Utah and a sister, Mrs. Rudy (Angela) Yardas of Rock Springs; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother, John. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151 and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 374. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1977 BERNICE MALAS Funeral services for Bernice Malas, 62, of Shrewsbury, Mass. were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 28 at the Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. James Godley officiated. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. at the mortuary chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way. Mrs. Malas died Wednesday in Shrewsbury, Mass. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schaaf on June 5, 1914, Mrs. Malas had been a longtime Green River resident until nine years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Malas, in 1962. A member of the Catholic Church, she is survived by a brother, Philip Schaaf, of Davis, Calif., five sisters, Mrs. Una Nitse of Green River, Mrs. Mary Bedient of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Katherine McKenzie of Montoursville, Penn., Mrs. Marguerite Perry of Shrewsbury, Mass., one aunt, Mrs. James Orndorff of Washington, D.C. and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1977 KENNETH H. BANKS Funeral services for Kenneth H. Banks, 53, of 7510 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan, Utah, were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Home with Glenn Chivers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Warren Long, Robert Kaumo, Joe Banks, Jim Shaw, I.H. Mosbey and Kenneth O. Banks. Mr. Banks died at his home early Saturday, March 26. He was born in Eureka, Kansas on June 9, 1924, the son of the late Ira and Alice Weber Banks. He married the former Wilma Lea Ballard at Pratt, Kansas on Nov. 6, 1944. Mr. Banks came to Wyoming in 1949. He came to Rock Springs in 1960 and worked as an oil driller and truck driver until he became disabled in 1972. He then moved to Oregon where he worked with horses and cattle. Mr. Banks was a member of AQHA and was an interested supporter of the Chariot Cutter Races in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Wilma of West Jordan, Utah, one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (LaVonne) Gentilini of Sandy, Utah, three sons, Keith, Jack and Stephen of Rock Springs, four brothers, one sister, seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1977 HARVEY FRENCH Funeral services for Harvey Francis French, 59, of 290 Clark St., Green River, were conducted Wednesday, April 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of Immaculate Conception with the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Taylor, Box Maxam, Gary Gomez, David Gomez, Jim Fox and Dave Maxam. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Nomis, Cecil Shepard, John Kalivas, Pete Kalivas, Erne BonBerg, Orville BonBerg, David Brandner, Lou Herr, John Dallman, Celso Chacon, Frank Wilkes, Pete Perna and John Finnegan. Mr. French died at 2:40 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of an apparent heart attack. He was born on Aug. 22, 1917 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Harvey Walter and Anna Mae Foster French. He married Dolores Giacono on Aug. 16, 1947 in Denver, Colo. Mr. French was a member of the Church of Immaculate Conception. He graduated from ST. Regis College with a Bachelor of Science degree and also attended the Colorado School of Mines for 1 ½ years. He received his Masters Degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. Mr. French worked as a petroleum geologist and was the district geologist for the Green River Basin Co. He was also a boy scout leader for 10 y ears in Troop No. 14. He was a veteran of World War II and the Army Engineer Corps. Mr. French also worked for the U.S. Geological Survey in Denver. He had been a resident of Green River for the past 20 years, previously living in Denver. Survivors include his wife, Dolores of Green River; one son, Michael H. French of Tempe, Ariz.; two daughters, Donna D. French of Green River and Mrs. Pete (Carol) Kalivas of Green River; two sisters, Jacqueline Rosch of Palos Verdes Estate, Calif., and Shirley Green of Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1977 CATHERINE FLEW Funeral services for Catherine “Kitty” Flew, 80, of 1444 Main St., Reliance, were conducted on Tuesday, April 5 at the Episcopal Church with the Rev. Ron Sims officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were David McComas, Ernest McTee, Thomas Miller, Edward Hofeldt, George Llewellyn and Mike Filipovich. Mrs. Flew died at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for five days. A resident of Reliance for 54 years, Mrs. Flew was born on May 10, 1895 in New Broughton, Wales. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. William (Irene) Wardlaw and Miss Enid Flew, both of Reliance and Mrs. Gordon (Muriel) Weir of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Flew on Jan. 17, 1973; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas E. Schofield on Dec. 15, 1935, and Mrs. H.M. McComas on Dec. 1, 1933 and one brother, Richard Jones of Superior in 1916. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1977 EDITH MANDROS Funeral services for Edith Mandros, 66, of 104 E. 2nd S., Green River, were conducted on Wednesday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Green River. The Rev. T.H. Griffin officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Sanchez, Nick Sanchez, Johnny Lee Mandros, Scott Mandros and Brett Mosely. Honorary pallbearers were John Wayne Waters, Ron Anderson, Gene Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Doyle Anderson, Pat Sanchez, Henry Sanchez, Bruce Mandros, Bob Mandros and Mark Mandros. Mrs. Mandros died Thursday, March 31 in Carlsbad, N.M. She was born on June 13, 1910 in Decatur, Neb., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McFarland. She married Sam Mandros Sept. 24, 1936 in Wheatland, Wyo. and he preceded her in death on June 27, 1951. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Green River and she worked as a cook at the Wyoming Café, Murph’s Café and the Star Café in Green River. A resident of Green River since 1945, she previously resided in Rock River, Wyo. Survivors include three sons, Lloyd A. Waters of Rawlins, Johnny Mandros of Green River, Gus Duane Mandros of Green River; four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Betty) Anderson of Lonoke, Ark., Mrs. Willie (Lois) Mullins of Carlsbad, N.M., Mrs. Terry (Stella) Fisher of Denver and Mrs. Robert (Della) Mosley of Hooper, Utah; five sisters, Florence Ludlow of Omaha, Neb., Margaret Leveds of Omaha, Neb., Maxine Mirr of Encino, Calif., Ioa Mae Kircher of Vista, Calif., and Marian Gray of Mammoth, Ill.; one brothers, Alvin McFarland of Orleans, Neb., 32 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1977 DENNIS COLLINS Funeral services for Dennis James Collins, 5, of 1410 Thompson St., Rock Springs, were conducted at the Rogan Chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Herbert Schneidau of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The youth drowned at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, in a bathtub at the Wyoming State Training School at Lander, where he was a student. He was born on Oct. 17, 1971 in Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Collins of Rock Springs; two brothers, Danny of Rock Springs and David of Lander; one grandfather, John Collins of Rock Springs and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kaumo Sr., of Rock Springs and Agnes Collins of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1977 JACK MULLENS Funeral services for Jack Mullens, 53, of 706 4th Ave. W., Rock Springs, were conducted on Thursday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Kenneth G. Biel officiating. Military honors and interment took place at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Mullens died at 2 a.m. Monday, April 11 at the St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he had been a patient since Friday, April 8. He had been in ill health for several years. Mr. Mullens was born at Superior, Wyo. on May 6, 1923, the son of the late James T. Mullens and Helen Noble Mullens of Rock Springs. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1942, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He married the former Sylvia Bergan of Superior, Wyo., at Green River, Wyo., on May 3, 1947, and was employed by the Wyoming State Highway Department as an engineers assistant for the past 15 years. He had been employed as a coal miner at the D.O. Clark Mine in Superior, Wyo. prior to his highway employment. A former longtime Superior, Wyo. resident he had resided in Rock Springs since 1962. Survivors include his wife Sylvia of Rock Springs; his mother, Helen Mullens of Rock Springs; two sons, George James and Jack Edward of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. John (Becky) Costantino and Mrs. Robert (Mary Ann) Layos, both of Rock Springs; one brother, James of Ogden, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Don (Joyce) Warren of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Tiffany Layos of Rock Springs; two aunts, Mrs. Alice Gornik and Mrs. Frances Noble, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1977 KATA ZUPAN Funeral services for Kata Zupan, 83, of 117 L St., Rock Springs, were conducted at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15 with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Zupan died at 8:25 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for 58 years, she was born on Oct. 25, 1893 in Lovinac Leka, Yugoslavia. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ann Cummings of Rock Springs, Mrs. Floyd (Eva) Kaul of Rock Springs, Mrs. O.M. (Rose) Hale of Tifton, Ga.; one son, Marty Krpan of Gainesville, Fla.; 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10, C.F.U. No 374 and the women’s auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1977 ISMER RAMSAY Funeral services for Ismer Henrietta Ramsay, 69, of Eden Valley, were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the Community Hall in Farson with the Rev. Raymond Gayle of Pinedale officiating. Burial was at the Farson Cemetery. Mrs. Ramsay died at her home in Eden on Saturday, April 9. A resident of Wyoming for 54 years, Mrs. Ramsay was born on Sept. 30, 1908 in Wellington, Mo., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hartwig. She attended school in Wellington, Mo. and moved to Superior, Wyo. in 1921. She graduated from Superior High School in 1926. She was employed at the Union Pacific store in Superior for 11 years. She married Dill Ramsay on March 9, 1928 and lived in Rock Springs until they moved to Eden in 1949 where they ran the Dills Store and Post Office. Mrs. Ramsay was an active member of the Wyoming Historical Society and would have been a 50-year member of the Eastern Star in June. She was a past president of the Wyoming Federated Womens Club. She was preceded in death by her father in 1937. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Henry Hartwig; he husband, Billwyn Ramsay; two sons, Dillwyn H. Ramsay of Los Angeles and Douglas J. Ramsay of Eden; four sisters, Mrs. Paul (Emma) Cos of Emmett, Calif., Mrs. Walter, (Neoma) Mitchell of Moscow, Idaho, Mrs. Milton (Margaret) Imerson of Caldwell, Idaho and Mrs. Bomen (Marian) Vertig of Caldwell, Idaho; one brother, John H. Hartwig of Caldwell, Idaho and severl nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1977 JACK MULLENS Funeral services for Jack Mullens, 53, were conducted on Thursday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Kenneth G. Biel officiating. Military honors and interment were at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marino Pieratoni, Tom Bernatis, Bruno Bettolo, Max Ogrin, Rennard Jensen and Ralph Cooper. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Dolenc, Mike Layos Jr., Joe Martin, Joe Loisate, Laddie Tremeling, George Powers, Ray Lorenzon, Serafino Zampedri, Ken Kettle, Fran Angeli and Stan Fabian. Mr. Mullens died at 2 a.m. Monday, April 11 at the St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he had been a patient since Friday, April 8. He had been in ill health for several years. Mr. Mullens was born at Superior, Wyo. on May 6, 1923, the son of the late James T. Mullens and Helen Noble Mullens of Rock Springs. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1942, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He married the former Sylvia Bergant of Superior, Wyo., at Green River, Wyo., on May 3, 1947, and was employed by the Wyoming State Highway Department as an engineers assistant for the past 15 years. He had been employed as a coal miner at the D.O. Clark Mine in Superior, Wyo. prior to his highway employment. A former longtime Superior, Wyo. resident he had resided in Rock Springs since 1962. Survivors include his wife Sylvia of Rock Springs; his mother, Helen Mullens of Rock Springs; two sons, George James and Jack Edward of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. John (Becky) Costantino and Mrs. Robert (Mary Ann) Layos, both of Rock Springs; one brother, James of Ogden, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Don (Joyce) Warren of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Tiffany Layos of Rock Springs; two aunts, Mrs. Alice Gornik and Mrs. Frances Noble, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1977 SHAWNA KAY DERNOVICH Graveside services for Shawna Kay Dernovich, the infant daughter of Richard and Delores Hall Dernovich, of 810 Muir Ave., Rock Springs, were held Saturday, April 16, with the Rev. Kenneth Biel of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The infant died April 11 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include her parents, of Rock Springs; one sister, Breezy, of Rock Springs; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Dernovich of Rock Springs and one aunt and one uncle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1977 LOUIS WARREN BOSCHETTO Funeral services for Louis Warren Boschetto were held Friday, April 22, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. A Christian wake service was held at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Thursday. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Boschetto, a retired Rock Springs businessman and a member of the state legislature for 16 years, died Monday, April 18, at 5:19 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Mr. Boschetto, of 817 7th St., Rock Springs, died following a lengthy illness. The pallbearers were Alfred “Fritz” Boschetto, Jino Roccabruna, Bruno Bettolo, Mark Bettolo, John Bosch and Gerald Bosch. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, who died at birth, one sister, Mary Roccabruna and two brothers, John and Ben. He was born in Pescine, Italy on Sept. 23, 1898 the son of John and Mabel Bazzanella Boschetto. He married the former Rose Rio in Rock Springs on November 7, 1925. Mr. Boschetto came to the United States in 1903 with his parents. He lived in the United States until 1911 and then returned to Italy. He returned to the United States in 1920. He served in the state legislature from 1945-59 and then returned for another term in 1967. He was elected to both the Wyoming House and Senate and filled the unexpired term of the late Rep. John Wendt. He also served on several important committees in both the Senate and the House including the Ways and Means Committee. Mr. Boschetto entered business in Rock Springs in 1921, continuing in the tailoring and dry cleaning business until 1951. He entered the motel business in 1947, when he operated the El Rancho Motor Lodge. He had served as the Sweetwater County Democratic chairman; as president of the Wyoming Motel Association; as vice president of the American National Motel Association; as president of the U.S. Highway 30 Travel Association; one the board of directors of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce; the advisory board of the Wyoming Motor Club (AAA) and was the state legislative chairman of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and is the past grand knight of the Rock Springs council and past state deputy of the Knights of Columbus; past president of the Rock Springs aeries and the past state president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles; a lifetime member of the Rock Springs Elks Lodge; member of the Woodmen of the World and Improved Order of Redmen and a member of the Italian-American Lodge. Mr. Boschetto also served as deputy grand president and organizer of the Eagles Lodge for Wyoming, Utah and Western Colorado and in that capacity organized Eagles Lodges at Kemmerer, Green River, Rawlins and Evanston. He is survived by his wife, Rose, of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. John (Sibyl) Love of Rock Springs; one son, Louis J. Boschetto of Rock Springs; one brother, Albert Boschetto of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Bettolo of Rock Springs and Victoria of Saterno, Italy; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1977 CATHERINE MARY LaCROIX Funeral services for Catherine Mary LaCroix, 96, of 1317 9th St., Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, April 20, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop Sherman Pratt officiated. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. LaCroix died at 1:25 a.m. Sunday, April 17, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following an illness of six weeks. Pallbearers were Virgil Kirby, Frank Subic, Vic A. Cundy, Evan R. Reese, Timothy Reese and David Stevens. She was born October 25, 1880 at Alleur, Leige County, Belgium, the daughter of the late Jean and Mary Elizabeth Remacle Baldewyn. She attended school at Alleur and was married to Hubert Joseph LaCrox at Alleur, Belgium on June 18, 1898. They came to the United States in 1907 and settled at Glenco, Wyoming, and in 1919 moved to Rock Springs to make their home. Mr. LaCroix preceded her in death on January 7, 1950. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bertine J. Reese of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Evan H. Reese of Evanston, Wyoming, Mrs. Vic (Catherine) Cundy and Mrs. Donald D. (Jo Anne) Stevens, both of Rock Springs and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by a son, Leon Joseph, a twin of Mrs. Bertine Reese, who died at birth. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a very active member of the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center until her illness. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1977 EUNICE SUMMERS Funeral services for Eunice Louise Summers, 65, of 636 Fourth Avenue West, Rock Springs, were held Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Herbert Schneidau officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Louise Summers died at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 at the Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers were Lloyd L. Jackson, Tommy E. Turner, Simon Lee, James Bell, Raymond L. Bougsty, and James T. Smith. Mrs. Summers was born on May 25, 1911 at Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Edward H. Gearhart and Anna Louise Smink Gearhart of Shamokin, Pa. She graduated from the Shamokin High School with the class of 1929 and attended Temple University in Philadelphia. She then worked for a law firm in Shamokin until her marriage to George James Summers on December 29, 1944 in Shamokin. They moved immediately to San Francisco, California where she worked in the Bank of America and later to San Jose, Calif. where their four children were born. They moved to Rock Springs in 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Edward and Joseph (Joe) Gearhart, and one sister. She attended the First Baptist Church and had been active in church work all her life. She was a member of several prayer groups, the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center, city bowling leagues, and the Women's International Bowling Congress. She is survived by her husband, George J. (Jim) of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Leon (Patricia) Goldman of Casper; three sons, William J. (Bill) of Decatur, Alabama, Thomas E. (Tom) of Rock Springs and Henry J. of Castle Dale, Utah; six grandsons, three granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1977 JOSEPH MAGAGNA Funeral services for Joseph Magagna, 83, of 321 N St., Rock Springs were held Thursday, April 18 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with Father Eugene Sullivan officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha memorial section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Canestrini, Herman Prevedel, Frank Prevedel, Herman Albertini, Victor Menghinie and Gaetano Rizzi. Mr. Magagna died at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since April 7. He was born at Sierra Mojoda, Mexico on Feb. 26, 1894, the son of the late Antone and Rosa Menghini Magagna, came to the United States on June 6, 1923 and resided in Superior, Wyo. until moving to Rock Springs in 1952. Mr. Magagna was a retired coal miner. Survivors include several nieces and nephews residing in Italy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1977 STEVE JACKOVICH Funeral services for Steve J. Jackovich, 67, of 1030 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs were held Wednesday, April 27 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler presiding. Mr. Jackovich died at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County on Thursday, April 21 following a sudden illness. Pallbearers were James Bucho, Steve Susich, Jack Krmpotich, Billy Shalata, Steven Shalata, John C. Morrison, Charles Morrison and Fred Crnich. He was born on December 26, 1909 in Dawson, New Mexico, the son of the late Joseph and Maria Czernich Jakovitz. A long time resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Jackovich had resided in Rock Springs since 1929. He married the former Katherine Simon in Rock Springs on September 15, 1973. Mr. Jackovich was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Sweetwater County Senior Citizens, the Rock Springs Gem and Mineral Club, the V.F.W. Club and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Survivors include his wife Katherine of Rock Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Aldo (Georgia) Bertagnolli, Mrs. Bill (Albina) Shalata, Mrs. George (Tillie) Marushack, Mrs. Vern (Mitsy) Sather, all of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Clair (Frances) Crawford of Denver, Colo. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1977 AVA McALLISTER Funeral services for Mrs. Ava McAllister, 72, of Green River, were held Tuesday at the Union Congregational Church with Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Potts, Peggy Morris, Grant Morck, Bill McCurtain, Alton Hermansen, Harold Mortimer. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. E.A. Gaensslen, Wiley Shauver, Rosie Lake, Bill Hardy, Carl Morck, Merle Aeggy, Dean Carroll, Leonard Cook, Ernie Nott, Bill Rowland, Harold Roe, Don Larimore, Mike Heinschel, Lee Dearden, V.O. Murray, all Masonic and railroad friends. Born May 8, 1904, she is survived by her husband W.H. McCallister, two daughters, Mrs. James (Wanda Jo) Ferrero of Green River, Mrs. Jeannine Jones of Arvada, Colo., one sister, Mrs. Ferne Reed of Ogden, Utah, three grandsons, Richard Lee Ferrero of San Bernardino, Calif., William James Ferrero of Green River, Arnie Jones II, of Denver, Colo. and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1977 JACK KLEINHANS Funeral services for Jack Kleinhans, 77, of 13 Wardell Court, Rock Springs, were held Friday, April 29. Mr. Kleinhans, who had lived here 31 years, operated Jack's Coffee Shop at Point of Rocks before his retirement. Cremation followed the services. Born Sept. 24, 1899 in Crockett, Calif., he is survived by his wife, Angela, of Rock Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Joe (Eva) Hazard of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Lloyd (Thelma) Roby of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Leo (Ethel) Ongwarsky of Crockett, Calif., Miss Barbara Kleinhans of Crockett, Calif., Mrs. Oscar (Elaine) Swanstron of Redwood City, Calif.; one nephew, Francis Kelleher of Stockton, Calif., and two nieces, Mary Mullaney of Los Altos, Calif. and Charlotte Swanstron of Redwood City, Calif. Mr. Kleinhans was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Sweetwater County Historical Society. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1977 ROBERT T. BROWN Funeral services for Robert T. Brown, 21, of Farson, were held Tuesday, April 26 at Farson Community Hall. Brown died in a two-car accident Friday night, April 22, north of Farson. Burial was in the Eden Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leonard Clark, George Buckendorf, Greg Juel, Steve Mines, Mark Jones, Dan Ruble, Matt Griffin and Gary Heusler. Honorary pallbearers were Rudy Chesnovar, Harold Hueller, Maurice Moody, Rick Mitchelson, Daniel Baird, Ron McMurray, Mitch Clark, Mark McCraken, Pat Punches, Jim Robbins, Shawn McWilliams, Brial Gelbert and Steve Tomich. Mr. Brown was born in Evanston on Oct. 4, 1955, the son of George M. and Lois Thornock Brown. He graduated from the Farson High School in 1974 and was employed as a welder at the time of his death. In addition to his parents, survivors include two brothers, Kim Brown of Farson and Kelly Brown of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Debra Chesnovar of Farson and Mrs. Kelesta Hueller of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. A.W. (Lucile) Thornock of Randolph, Utah and paternal grandfather, Mariner Brown of Woodruff, Utah; two nieces, three nephews and several aunts and uncles. Mr. Brown was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was preceded in death by one brother, Kirk, who died Oct. 17, 1969. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1977 ROBERT LOGAN Funeral services for Robert J. Logan, 69, of 475 Jensen, Green River, were conducted on Thursday, May 5 at 2 p.m. in the Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. James Godley officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Alton Hermanson, Vern Newman, Bill Sorbie, Tony Katana, Bryce Twitchell and Dan Mortenson. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. John Bernard, Homer Horton, C.D. McKay, Robert Gerrard, Bruce Logan and Richard Logan. Mr. Logan died on Monday, May 2, of an apparent heart attack. A Green River resident for 31 years, he was born December 12, 1907 in Butte, Montana and married Barbara Barnott on June 8, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She preceded him in death on April 10, 1976. His father was John Logan and his mother was Mary Slone Logan. Logan, a member of the Catholic Church, worked as the Lincoln High School custodian and retired after 14 years in 1975. He at one time owned the Motor Inn in Green River, was a member of the Eagles and the Green River Chamber of Commerce. He previously lived in Baggs, Wyoming. He is survived by two sons, Andy Logan, Douglas, Wyoming, Jim Logan, Layton, Utah; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Telck, Rock Springs, Mrs. Dewain (Gertrude) Gerrard, Green River, and Mrs. Frank (Cathryn) Deutsch, Green River; one brother, John Logan, Rock Springs; and 18 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1977 JAMES POPE Funeral services for James Pope, 82, of Mt. Home, Idaho were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 2 at the Episcopal Church in Eden Valley, with the Rev. Raymond Gayle officiating. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery. The names of the pallbearers were not available. Mr. Pope died Wednesday, April 27, at 11:30 p.m. at his home in Mt. Home, Idaho. He had been in ill health for the past four months. He was born at Buffalo, Wyo. on March 15, 1895, the son of John and Kitty Taylor Pope. He married Cora Duckworth in Cheyenne on June 1, 1926. Mr. Pope was a World War I Veteran and was a retired Bureau of Reclamation Water Master. He was employed in the Farson area, and had resided in Farson for 45 years before moving to Idaho in 1973. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife Cora; one daughter, Pat; one grandson, Joey; one granddaughter, Lori and one great-grandchild, all of Mt. Home, Idaho; two brothers, Frank of Silverton, Ore., Bud of Corvallis, Ore.; four sisters, Mamie Udnas of San Diego, Calif., Jenny Gibby of Gressham, Ore., Clara Hurzulier of Denver, Colo. and Letha Wood of Boulder, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1977 RENALDO ANSELMI Funeral services for Renaldo F. Anselmi, 68, of 1225 10th St., were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 6 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Butler officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at the Vase Funeral Home. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Interment was in the St. Joseph section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leno Menghini, Joe Melinkovich, John Myska, Olindo Roccabruna, Lawrence Jarbo Welsh and Ole Anselmi. Mr. Anselmi was found dead in his home by a friend, at 9:25 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner David L. Jelaca, Mr. Anselmi died from an apparent heart attack and had been dead since about 11 p.m. Monday night. Mr. Anselmi was born on December 15, 1908, in Rock Springs the son of the late Germano and Rachele Albertini Anselmi. A life long resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Anselmi was a retired coal miner and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, United Mine Workers of America, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include one sister, Mary Unguren of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Frank Matiba, Alex and John Unguren of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents, Mr. Anselmi was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, Ernest and Herman, and one sister, Ermina. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1977 PATRICK CORDOVA Funeral services for Patrick J. Cordova, 21, of 2040 Wyoming Dr., Green River, were held on Monday, May 3 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Rosary was recited at the Catholic Church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Pallbearers were Ernest Arguello, Pat Trujillo, Veneto Cordova, Junior Cordova, Ronald Griffin and Buddy Sweaney. Mr. Cordova died Thursday, April 28 at 9:40 a.m. at his home, after suffering a seizure. Born September 18, 1955 in Sparta, Wisc., he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Celestino D. Cordova. He graduated from Waynesville, Missouri High School in 1973. A member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Cordova was the manager of his high school basket ball team for two years. He had worked at Del’s Market as a stock boy, and as a laborer for Casa Enterprises in Green River. He moved from Waynesville to Green River in 1974 and is survived by his parents; two brothers, Larry Dean Cordova, Rock Springs, and Damian T. Cordova, Green River; three sisters, Judy K. Sweaney of Houma, Louisiana, Rita Lee Griffin, and Gloria J. Cordova, both of Green River; his grandmother, Mrs. Corina Cordova; several aunts and uncles, one nice and one nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1977 Woman Charged In Agent's Death Bond was set at $50,000 Monday for Lynne K. Pedri, 24, who has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of an off-duty City-County Task Force agent. Dead is John Howard Filipovich, 27, the victim of a gunshot wound in the neck. Filipovich was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:22 P.m. Sunday, May 8. Miss Pedri, a former undercover agent for the City-County Task Force, wore a bandage above her right eye, as she appeared before Rock Springs Justice of the Peace Nena Stafford, who adivsed her of her rights and told her she faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment if convicted of the charge. After setting her bond, Judge Stafford told the defendant that since she is a long-time resident of Rock Springs, the court will accept different types of bonds. However, she warned Miss Pedri that she will be liable for the full $50,000 if she fails to appear. The defendant was represented by attorney Carl Nordstrom, but indicated that she intends to hire another attorney. Nordstrom requested that the maxixmum time be allowed before the preliminary hearing date since Miss Pedri will be seeking other counsel. A law enforcement official also indicated that evidence necessary for the preliminary hearing has been sent to the state crime lab for examination. Hence the preliminary hearing was scheduled for Thursday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m. in Rock Springs Justice Court. According to the complaint filed against Miss Pedri, the county attorney had received reports and statements from law enforcement authorities as well as having interviewed two or three of the witnesses, including Marvin Filipovich, the five year old so of John Filipovich and Julie Filipovich. The complaint states that those reports and interviews indicate that Mr. Filipovich and Lynne K. Pedri, the defendant, were living together and that Mr. Filipovich had filed a divorce complaint against his wife, Julie. However, the complaint states the Mr. Filipovich had decided to return to his wife and had gone to the defendant's home at 239 K St, Apt. 2, on Sunday night to advise her of that decision and to remove his clothing and personal items. According to the complaint, Miss Pedri objected to his leaving, a fight ensued and she allegedly shot Mr. Filipovich with a .357 magnum Colt revolver. Witnesses also indicate that there was an argument the day before the shooting, the complaint says. Mr. Filipovich who lived at ?25 D Street, Rock Springs, was born in Rock Springs on Aug. 15, 1949, the son of Mike John Filipovich of Rock Springs and the late Leona McComas Filipovich. He was a 1967 graduate of the Rock Springs High School and served with the United States Army in Vietnam. He married the former Julie Marie Hanson in Rock Springs on May 17, 1969. Mr. Filipovich became a member of the Rock Springs Police Department in Oct. 1971 and received his permanent appointment on Apr. 3, 1972. On Dec 19, 1974, he became a member of the City County Task Force. At the time of his death he was a field supervisor for the force. A graduate of the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy of Douglas, Wyo., on March 30, 1973, Mr. Filipovich was also a graduate of the Advanced Narcotic Investigation Seminar at Douglas on Nov. 2, 1973. He was a certified police officer for the state of Wyoming and graduated from the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville at Louisville, Ky. on Jan. 30, 1976. He had also attended Homicide School in Douglas, Wyo. in Feb 1977. Survivors include his wife, Julie of Rock Springs, his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Mike J. Filipovich of Rock Springs, two sons, Marvin John Filipovich, 5, and Jason Dean Filipovich, 2, both of Rock Springs, three sisters, Mrs. Dale (Carol) Martin of Gillette, Wyo., Mrs. Doug (Merilyn) Dykes and Mrs. Michelle Myers, both of Rock Springs, his maternal grandfather, Howard McComas of Salt Lake City, Utah, his paternal grandmother, Mary Miskulin of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona, who died on Dec 22, 1963. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion with the Rev. W. Herbert Scott officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Interment will be in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary chapel, 154 Elk St., all day Wednesday and Wednesday evening and again on Thursday until service time. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1977 Granger Man Dies In Truck-Train Mishap A Granger man died Saturday as a result of injuries suffered when a truck he was driving was struck by an eastbound Union Pacific freight train at a Granger crossing. The victim, Vern W. Potter, 34, died at 11 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. According to authorities, Mr. Potter was thrown some 150 feet from his vehicle. Mr. Potter, who had lived in Granger since 1966, was born August 6, 1942 in Rock Springs to Timothy and Bertha Potter. He married Sharon Roberts April 29, 1966 in Granger. A member of the LDS Church, Potter worked as a ranch supplier for J.R. Broadbent (bottom of paper missing) Vietnam war, a member of the Green River Eagles. Mr. Potter is survived by his wife Sharon and two sons, Kip and Kenneth of Green River, five brothers, Burl and Von Potter of Big Piney, Dee Potter of Rock Springs, Louis Potter of Ft. Bridger, David Potter of McKinnon, four sisters, Mrs. Doyle (Fon) Slagowski of Manila, Utah, Mrs. Ray (Eleanor) Blackham of Castle Dale, Utah, Mrs. David (Reba) Beckwith of Denver and Mrs. Allan (Rena) Pallesen of Manila, Utah. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Manila LDS Church with Bishop Gary Morril officiating. Burial will be in the Manila cemetery. (bottom of paper missing) --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1977 Everett Potter Dies At 53 Everett Potter, 53, died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Potter, who lived at 1700 Wilson No. 7, Green River, was born July 14, 1923 in Washam District, Wyo. to Timothy and Bertha Nelson Potter. He was married to Barbara Killian on May 11, 1950 in Green River. Mr. Potter was a member of the LDS Church and worked as a crew foreman for Mountain Fuel for 21 years. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy and had lived in Green River for the past three years. Previously he had resided in Salt Lake City for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Green River; one son, Lonnie E. Potter of Powder Wash, Colo., and two daughters, Linda Potter of Kemmerer and Lena Potter of Green River; five brothers, Burl and Von Potter of Big Piney, Dee Potter of Rock Springs, Louis Potter of Ft. Bridger, David Potter of McKinnon; four sisters, Mrs. Doyle (Fon) Slagowski of Manila, Utah, Mrs. Ray (Eleanor) Blackham of Castle Dale, Utah, Mrs. David (Reba) Beckwith of Denver and Mrs. Allan (Rena) Pallesen of Manila, Utah. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. in the Manila LDS Church with Bishop Gary Morril officiating. Burial will be in the Manila cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 11 a.m. until services at the church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1977 JOHN FILIPOVICH Funeral services for John Howard Filipovich, 27, of 525 D St., were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 12 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion with the Rev. W. Herbert Scott officiating. Military honors were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Compton, Dewey Corhn, Emil Santibi, James Washam, George Stetich and Bruce Korogi. The honorary pallbearers were member of the Kemmerer Police Department, Wyoming Game and Fish, Green River Sheriff’s office, Rock Springs Sheriff’s office, Green River Police Department, Wyoming Highway Patrol, Sweetwater County Attorney’s office and the Rock Springs Police Department. Mr. Filipovich was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:22 p.m. Sunday, May 8. He died of a gunshot wound in the neck. Mr. Filipovich was born in Rock Springs on Aug. 15, 1959, the son of Mike John Filipovich of Rock Springs and the late Leona McComas Filipovich. He was a 1967 graduate of the Rock Springs High School and served with the United States Army in Vietnam. He married the former Julie Marie Hanson in Rock Spring son May 17, 1969. Mr. Filipovich became a member of the Rock Springs Police Department in Oct. 1971 and received his permanent appointment on April 3, 1972. On Dec. 19, 1974, he became a member of the City-County Task Force. At the time of his death he was a field supervisor for the force. A graduate of the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy at Douglas, Wyo., on March 30, 1973, Mr. Filipovich was also a graduate of the Advanced Narcotic Investigation Seminar at Douglas on Nov. 2, 1973. He was a certified police officer for the state of Wyoming and graduated from the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville at Louisville, Ky. on Jan. 30, 1976. He had also attended Homicid School in Douglas, Wyo. in Feb. 1977. Survivors include his wife, Julie of Rock Springs; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Mike J. Filipovich of Rock Springs; two sons, Marvin John Filipovich, 5, and Jason Dean Filipovich, 2, both of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Dale (Carol) Martin of Gillette, Wyo., Mrs. Doug (Merilyn) Dykes and Mrs. Michelle Myers, both of Rock Springs; his maternal grandfather, Howard McComas of Salt Lake City, Utah; his paternal grandmother, Mary Miskulin of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona, who died on Dec. 22, 1963. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1977 EVERETT POTTER Funeral services for Everett Potter, 53, of 1700 Wilson No. 7, Green River, were held Tuesday, May 10 at 1 p.m., at the Manila Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Gary Morril officiating. Interment was in the Manila cemetery. Pallbearers were Burl, Von, Louis and Glen Potter, Doyle Slagowski and Allan Pallesen. Mr. Potter died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of an apparent heart attack. He was born July 14, 1923 in Washam District, Wyo., the son of Timothy and Bertha Nelson Potter. He married Barbara Killian on May 11, 1950 in Green River. Mr. Potter was a member of the LDS Church and worked as a crew foreman for Mountain Fuel for 21 years. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy and had lived in Green River for the past three years. Previously he had resided in Salt Lake City for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Green River; one son, Lonnie E. Potter of Powder Wash, Colo., and two daughters, Linda Potter of Kemmerer and Lena Potter of Green River; five brothers, Burl and Von Potter of Big Piney, Dee Potter of Rock Springs, Louis Potter of Ft. Bridger, David Potter of McKinnon; four sisters, Mrs. Doyle (Fon) Slagowski of Manila, Utah, Mrs. Ray (Eleanor) Blackham of Castle Dale, Utah, Mrs. David (Reba) Beckwith of Denver and Mrs. Allan (Rena) Pallesen of Manila, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1977 VERN W. POTTER Funeral services for Vern W. Potter, 34, of Granger, were held Tuesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Manila Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Gary Morril officiating. Interment was in the Manila cemetery. Pallbearers were Arlo Sheldon, Bill Tripp, John Amstuty, Kenneth Fields, David Potter and Dee Potter. Honorary pallbearers were J.R. Broadbent. Mr. Potter died Saturday, May 7, at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County as a result of injuries suffered when a truck he was driving was struck by an eastbound Union Pacific freight train at a Granger crossing. Mr. Potter, who had lived in Granger since 1966, was born August 6, 1942 in Rock Springs to Timothy and Bertha Potter. He married Sharon Roberts April 29, 1966 in Granger. A member of the LDS Church, Potter worked as a ranch supplier for J.R. Broadbent. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war, a member of the Green River Eagles. Survivors include his wife Sharon, two sons, Kip and Kenneth of Green River; five brothers, Burl and Von Potter of Big Piney, Dee Potter of Rock Springs, Louis Potter of Ft. Bridger, David Potter of McKinnon; four sisters, Mrs. Doyle (Fon) Slagowski of Manila, Utah, Mrs. Ray (Eleanor) Blackham of Castle Dale, Utah, Mrs. David (Reba) Beckwith of Denver and Mrs. Allen (Rena) Palleson of Manila, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1977 KENNETH YOUNG Funeral services for Kenneth Emerson Young, 69, of Green River, were conducted on Friday, May 13 at 11 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Green River, with the Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Kelley, Willie Johnson, Tex Jasperson, Wayne Duncan, Burt Smith and Cory Dillon. Honorary pallbearers were Nels Philbrick, Harold Mortimer, Lawrence Mary, Irvin Vehar, George White and Jack Duncan. Mr. Young died at 2:10 a.m. at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home in Rock Springs. He was born Oct. 29, 1907 in Green River to Charles Young and Clara Peterson. He married Juanita Lucille Garvin of Green River. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and worked as an electrician for the Union Pacific Railroad Company. Survivors include one daughter, Gwynn Mullen, Green River, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son and one daughter and his wife, who died April 29, 1973. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1977 FLOYD STEINHALL Funeral services for Floyd Steinhall, 75, of Reliance, were held Friday, May 13 at 11 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel with the Rev. Roy Logan of the Methodist Church officiating. Cremation followed. Mr. Steinhall died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A retired coal miner, he was born May 15, 1901 in Perry County, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Eva of Reliance, one son, Elmer of Denver, Colo., three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Edward (Bertha) Moore of French Lick, Indiana. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1977 Former RS Resident Dies Former Rock Springs resident Martin Earl Moss, 54, of Bozeman, Mont., died Friday, May 13, at 6:25 a.m. in a Bozeman, Mont., hospital following an illness of one year. The family address is Route 3, Box 288, Bozeman, Mont. He was born in Rock Springs on July 29, 1922 the son of Lawrence and Elizabeth Hafner Moss, and married Virginia Larrabaster on Aug. 16, 1947 in Rock Springs. A graduate of the Rock Springs High School in 1940, he left for military services with the U.S. Army on Sept. 16, 1940, serving 48 months of his five year service career in the Southwest Pacific area where he participated in the major invasions with the 41st Infantry Division. He received the Bronze Star for valor and was honorably discharge in June of 1945. Following his discharge from service he attended the University of Wyoming where he was awarded a masters degree in Civil Engineering. He taught engineering at the University of Afghanistan in Kabul, Afghanistan, from 1956 to 1958. At the time of his death Mr. Moss had been a professor at the University of Montana in Bozeman since 1958. He has had many of his articles on engineering published throughout the United States. Mr. Moss was a member of several engineer’s societies and the Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two foster sons, Frank and Joseph Larrabaster, all of Bozeman; one sister, Mrs. Paul (Caroline) Zubatch of Rock Springs; one brother, Lawrence Moss Jr., of Rock Springs; four uncles, Carl Hafner of Rock Springs; Howard Moss of Salt Lake City, Utah; Lee Moss of Las Vegas, Nev., and William Hafner of Pueblo, Colo.; two aunts, Mrs. Albert J. Toth and Mrs. Henry Hafner, both of Rock Springs, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 21, 1977 FRANK TAUCHER Funeral services for Frank J. “Sailor” Taucher, 66, of 321 I St., were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 19 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Rosary was recited at the Rogan Chapel at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, May 18. Pallbearers were Ben Taucher Jr., Michael Taucher, George DeBernardi, Antoni Rudolph, Mike Gaviotis and Joe Gaviotis. Mr. Taucher died at his home on Monday, May 16. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Taucher was born in Rock Springs on June 23, 1911. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Eagles and the American Fraternal Union. Survivors include one sister, Catherine Taucher and one brother, Ben “Bosco” Taucher, both of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1977 JOHN NOSICH SR. Funeral services for John Leo Nosich Sr. 62, of No. 9 Premier Camp, Superior, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Vase Funeral Home, 154 Elk St. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Tominc, Tony Knezovich, Louis Sikich, William Knezovich, Ralph Mattison and Joe Miskulin. Honorary pallbearers were Edward Knezovich, Ted Tagnolli, Oreste, Zueck, John Stoffa, Serafino Zampedri and John Jelaca. Mr. Nosich died at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for one day. He had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born at Gary, Ind., on Dec. 26, 1914, the son of the late Mike and Stella Majanski Nosich and came to Winton, Wyo. with his parents in 1917. He resided there until moving to Superior in 1933 where he has resided since that time. He attended school at Winton, Wyoming and war married to the former Mary Knezovich in Rock Springs on Feb. 3, 1935. He was a retired coal miner, and a member of the St. Vivians Catholic Church at Superior. He was also a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local Union No. 7404, and the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 134. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Superior; a daughter, Mrs. Ray (Frances) Zampedri of Superior, a son, John L. Nosich Jr. of Rock Springs; one brother, Tom Nosish of Denver, Colo.; five sisters, Mrs. Marion (Mary) Knezovich of Superior, Wyo., Mrs. Carl (Katherine) Blomquist, Westminster, Colo., Mrs. Pet (Martha) Navntoff and Mrs. John (Matilda) Clak, both of Denver, Colo. and Mrs. Vaeria Cole of Arvada, Colo., six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1977 CHRISTENA GRAS Funeral services for Christena Barraman Gras, 80, of 406 Walnut St., were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 23 at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Kenneth Biel officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Gras, Gerald Gras, Tony Gras, John Kappes, David Bunning and Chris Gras. Mrs. Gras was found dead in her home on Thursday, May 19 at 7:10 p.m. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Peter Vase, she had been dead since early Wednesday morning and had died of natural causes. She was born in Rock Springs on Feb. 5, 1897, the daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Jennie Cooper Brooks. She graduated from the Rock Springs High School and from the Colorado State Teachers College at Greeley, Colo. She taught school at Laramie, Rock Springs and Jackson, Wyo. She married Victor Gras at Rock Springs on April 21, 1920. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include her sons, Victor B. of Salt Lake City, Utah, Joseph of Cheyenne, Wyo. and Sidney J. of Casper, Wyo.; one brother, Ike Brooks of Rock Springs; four sisters, Mrs. John B. Dickson of Rock Springs, Mrs. Ida Kappes of Rock Springs, Mrs. Bill (Margaret) Gnemi of Rupert, Idaho and Mrs. Dean (Josephine) Binning of Pinedale, Wyo.; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Victor, who died June 1, 1965; one sister, Hazel, who died in infancy and one brother, Adam. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1977 AGNES SCHULTZ Funeral services for Agnes Schultz, 77, were conducted on Friday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River, with the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph’s cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Serafino Rauzi, Herman Rauzi, David Rauzi, Tom Cameron, Russ Cameron and William Potts. Mrs. Schultz died Tuesday morning, May 24 in Sacramento, Calif. A former resident, she was born in Rock Springs on April 26, 1900, to James Joseph and Sarah McGlynn Brawley. She later married John Schultz. Mrs. Schultz was a member of the Catholic Church, the VFW Auxiliary, the American Legion and was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Jacqualine Gunter of Sacramento and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1977 KEVIN NEILL Funeral services for one-month old Kevin Lawrence Neill, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The infant was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11:05 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, after apparently falling from a bed to the floor. His mother rushed him to the hospital when she was unable to get him to respond. The baby was born on April 16, 1977 at Rock Springs, the son of Calvin and Linda Marei Longcor Neill who reside at 915 Walnut St., Apt. 301B. In addition to his parents, survivors include his twin brother, Richard, a brother Danny, maternal grandparents, Mrs. Mary Yugovich and William Longcor of Rock Springs and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cletius Neill of Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1977 FRANK FLANNERY Funeral services for Frank Flannery, 57, 633 Pilot Butte Ave., were conducted Wednesday, June 1, in the Rogan Chapel. The Rev. Herbert Schneidau of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery, where military graveside services were conducted. Pallbearers were Herman Faccio, Berl Badden, George Nichles, Joe Loisate, David Lee and Otto Canestrini. Honorary pallbearers were Nick Nicholas, Harry Theusen and Floyd Stokes. Mr. Flannery died May 28 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Mr. Flannery had lived in Rock Springs for several years and had been hospitalized for three days. He was born Jan. 21, 1920 in Johnston City, Ill. and had retired from the Air Force. Survivors include two brothers, Dennis Leon Flannery of Rock Springs and Lester Allen Andrews of Norfolk, Va., three sisters, Mrs. Malcolm (Billie Jean) Silvers of Rock Springs, Mrs. Patsy Collette of Monrova, Calif., and Mrs. Eldon (Darlene) Burk of Magna, Utah. He was affiliated with the Eagles Club, Elks Club and the American Legion. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1977 THOMAS M. HODGE Funeral services for Thomas M. Hodge, 60, of 279 N. 3rd E., Green River, were conducted Saturday, May 28, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Green River with the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Rosary was recited on Friday, May 27, at the Smith Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Al Corollo, Bill Heatherington, John Cockron, Ed Lewis, Jack Wilson Sr. and Bill Luzmoor. Honorary pallbearers were Alfred Bramwell, Ed Martin, Dick Paxton, Frank Peterson, Lavin Owens, jack Wilson Jr., Fred Cruz, Percy Valencia Sr., Percy Valencia Jr., Ted Larnin, Tom Kourbelas, Herman Rauzi, Serafino Rauzi, Harry Stewart, all of his friends and fellow workers. Mr. Hodge died May 25, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Born in Rock Springs on Jan. 26, 1917 to John and Sarah Brawley Hodge, he married Frances “Aggie” Whittaker on Oct. 9, 1946 in Rawlins. He was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, a World War II veteran where he served in the Air Force, a member of the VFW for which he was a past commander, a member of the Union Pacific Old Timers No. 17. An engine-house foreman for the Union Pacific for 43 years, Mr. Hodge lived in Green River for the past 44 years, and in Ogden, Utah for 10 years prior to that. He is survived by his wife, Frances, one son, Francis P. Hodge of Monterey, Calif.; one daughter, Kathleen Hodge of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. William (Betty Jo) Potts of Green River and Mrs. Margaret Lester of Los Angeles, Calif.; one half-sister, Mrs. Nick (Eleanor) Megas of Turlock, Calif. and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hodge was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mrs. June Cameron. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1977 LAURA PERKINS Funeral services for Laura Perkins, age two days, were conducted Friday, June 3, at 3 p.m. Bishop Sherman Pratt officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. The Perkins infant died May 30, at the University Hospital in Salt Lake. She was born May 28, 1977 in Rock Springs to Larry and Margaret Sicord Perkins of Paterson Trailer Court, Green River. A member of the LDS Church, she is survived by her parents, two sisters, Celeste and Marianne, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Perkisn of Cokeville, Mrs. Fred Mulkey of Olivehurst, Calif., Roger Sicord of Missoula, Mont. and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Perkins of Cokeville, Gladys Sizemore of Cokeville, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor of Guilford, Maine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1977 DELIA C. MARTINEZ Funeral services for Delia C. Martinez, 51, of 1008 Adams Avenue, Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday, June 2, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiated. Rosary was recited Wednesday, June 1, at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Mott, Bob Quintana, Henry Carson, Doug Simon, Jerry Martinez and Ben Martinez Jr. Mrs. Martinez died Monday, May 30, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since May 10. A Rock Springs resident since 1944, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Juanita Cardenas Cordova and was born January 26, 1926 at Maxwell, New Mexico. She attended school at Raton, New Mexico and was married to Ben Martinez at Raton, New Mexico on February 11, 1945. She is survived by her husband, Ben Martinez Sr. of Rock Springs; six daughters, Mrs. Doug (Christine) Simon of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Joe (Dolores) Cangianni of New York City, N.Y., Mrs. Steve (Benita) Mott of Garden Valley, Idaho, Mrs. John (Frieda) Atwood of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hollis (Patricia) Atwood of Rock Springs, and Becky Martinez of Rock Springs; ten sons, Rev. Anthony Martinez of St. Louis, Mo., Floyd, Ben Jr., Jerry, Richard, Tommy, Dwayne, Larry, Bobbie and Michael, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Rose) Carson of Rock Springs and Mrs. Robert (Sinny) Quintana of Layton, Utah; two brothers, Gilbert Cordova of Indianapolis, Indiana and Wilford Cordova of Los Angeles, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Michael, who died at birth and a brother. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Aerie No. 151. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1977 BENJAMIN MEYER Funeral services for Benjamin Irwin Meyer wee conducted Tuesday, May 31, at the Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. James Godley officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Meyer, Jim Meyer, David Meyer, Bob Meyer, Bill Meyer and Jim Meyer. Honorary pallbearers were Rudy Chesnovar and Richard Williams. Mr. Meyer died on Thursday, May 26, at the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston. Mr. Meyer was born Jan. 27, 1927 in Rock Springs, the son of Fred and Almanda Sims Meyer. He married Marie Lowseth on March 20, 1958. Mr. Meyer lived in Green River until he moved to Evanston two years ago. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served in the Army in World War II and was an ex-member of the Green River City Police force. He also worked as a truck driver and a ranch hand in Farson in addition to being a former employee of the Union Pacific Railroad. Mr. Meyer was preceded in death by his mother and one son. Survivors include his father, Fred Meyer of Farson; three sons, Richard, David and Jimmy Meyer, all of Green River; one daughter, Diana Meyer of Green River; four brothers, Bill Meyer of Pinedale, Kenneth and Robert Meyer both of Farson and Jim Meyer; three sisters, Mrs. Rudy (Ruth) Chesnovar of Farson, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, and Mrs. Richard (Mildred) Williams of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 11, 1977 JOSIE BOND Funeral services for Josie Bond, 83, of Billings, Mont., were conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 at the Farson Community Hall with the Rev. Roy Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Eden Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Parkin, Dave Zadunich, Mike Cardwell, Jack Cardwell, Stan Ingle and Mike Ingle. Mrs. Bond died Monday, May 30 at the Billings Deaconess Hospital. She was born May 15, 1894 in Conway, Ark., the daughter of Gus and Alamanda Witt. As a child she lived in Bonner Springs, Kansas. She married Cecil G. Brown Sept. 11, 1912 and they later resided in Knowlton, Iowa and Minnesota. Mr. Brown preceded her in death. She married Leonard Bond, Sept. 9, 1936 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Mr. Bond died Nov. 19, 1949. Mrs. Bond moved to Billings in 1970. Survivors include two sons, Clifford G. Brown of Gilroy, Calif. and H.C. “Pat” Brown of Salt Lake City, Utah; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil (Gwendolyn) Cardwell of Sandy, Utah and Mrs. Claire (Gladys) Van Hoozer of Billings, Mont. and nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 11, 1977 JOE KORFANTA Funeral services for Joe Korfanta, 56, a Casper pharmacist and Rock Springs native, were conducted at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9 at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Casper. Mr. Korfanta apparently drowned in the Casper Canal on Sunday, June 5. Authorities speculate that he may have drowned after trying to rescue one of his dogs from the canal. His body was recovered on Monday. He was born July 16, 1921 in Rock Springs. He graduated from Idaho State College and had been a pharmacist in Rock Springs and Casper. He was elected Boss of the Year in 1976. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the pharmaceutical association. Survivors include his wife, Mary; one daughter, Mrs. R.W. (Marilyn) Darnell of Casper; one son, Robert E. of Escondido, Calif.; four brothers, Frank and Albert Korfanta of Pinedale, George Korfanta of Casper and John Korfanta of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Auld of Reliance, Mrs. Ray Zueck and Mrs. Joe Herrera. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Conzatti of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 11, 1977 LOUIS BUSH Funeral services for Louis C. Bush, 46, of 320 Locust St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 10 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Ray Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bryce Allen, Ben Riley, Bob Trujillo, Elmer Bly, Leroy Maldonado and Doug Hunter. Honorary pallbearers were Tony J. Trujillo, Joe R. Jelaca, James Powell and John Tarufelli. Mr. Bush was shot and killed in a K Street bar shortly after midnight Sunday morning, June 5. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Peter Vase, Mr. Bush died after he was shot once in the right upper back with a .38 caliber handgun. Mr. Bush was born on June 20, 1930, the son of Robert and Rosie (Kimble) Bush in Colfax, La. He was employed at Allied Chemical as an underground operator. He married Herlinda Reyna in Eloy, Ariz. on Dec. 12, 1976. Mr. Bush was a Korean War veteran serving with the U.S. Marines. Survivors include his wife, Herlinda; a stepdaughter, Dusty Dangerfield of Rock Springs; one daughter and two sons by a former marriage and several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1977 EDMUND SULLIVAN Funeral services for Edmund Francis Sullivan, 72, of 1037 Arapahoe Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted on Wednesday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wallace Taucher, Serafino Rauzi, Joe Agostini, Roy Rosene, Herman Albertini and Howard Henderson. He died at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for five days. He was born at Leadville, Colo., on March 25, 1905, the son of the late Dennis and Margaret Dwyer Sullivan. He attended parochial School at Leadville, Colo., and at Glenwood Springs, Colo., and was married to the former Mary Salvatico on June 29, 1929, at Rock Springs, Wyo. He retired as manager of Mountain States Telephone Co. in 1966 after 39 years and 11 months service. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of Rock Springs, and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Henderson and Mrs. Lillie Husbands, both of Salt Lake City, Utah; several nieces and nephews and several grand-nieces and nephews. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1977 HAZEL RATCLIFF Funeral services for Hazel Louise Ratcliff, 83, of 509 Railroad Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne McKenney of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Job, Herman Faccio, Dominic Coletti, James Stark, Louis Muir and Steve Babel. Mrs. Ratcliff died at 10:20 a.m. on Friday, June 10 at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kansas on May 24, 1894 and was married to George Ratcliff in Rock Springs in 1952. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, George, of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1977 GERTRUDE KALINOWSKI Funeral services for Gertrude Kalinowski, 62, of 906 East View, Riverton, were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 13 at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Cremation followed. Mrs. Kalinowski died at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 9 at the Fremont County Memorial Hospital in Riverton, Wyo., following an illness of several years. She was born at Klein, Montana on January 10, 1914, the daughter of the late Clement and Mary Elizabeth Wilson Bird. She came to Winton, Wyoming with her parents in 1920 and was graduated from the Reliance High School. She was married to Victor Kalinowski on August 6, 1932 and he preceded her in death July 8, 1973. She resided in Stansbury, Wyoming until 1957 and then moved to Medicine Bow. Wyoming in 1957 and has resided in Riverton since 1973. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Lila Jean) Eastman of Riverton, Mrs. Dave (Carol Louise) Leslie of Aztec, N.M., and Mrs. Joseph (Shirley Anita) Kelley of Helena, Montana, a brother, George W. Bird of Rock Springs and a sister, Mrs. Harv (Emily) Drummond of Kansas City, Mo., ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Methodist Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1977 AMELIA TETERS Funeral services for Amelia Teters, 97, of Rock Springs, were conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the Rock Springs LDS Church with Bishop Cornell Nate officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alex Radosevich, Bruce Robertson, Billie Logan, Ray Logan, Neil Teters, Charles Teters, Donald Moon and Brad Moon. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Summers, Wilson Garrison, Wright Dickenson, William H. Nellen, John Dickson, Jim Ramsey, Jesse Taylor, Bill Allen, Peter Worley, Boyd Walker and Thomas Graham. Mrs. Teters died on Wednesday, June 15 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for 11 days. A Rock Springs resident all of her life, Mrs. Teters was born July 31, 1879 at the Sparks Ranch south of town. In 1900 she married Charles Teters in Rock Springs. Survivors include nine children, Robert Teters, Hyattville; Rose Logan, Rock Springs; Mrs. Steve (Arlie) Radosevich, Brown’s Park, Utah; Mrs. James (Hazel) Overy, Rock Springs; Mrs. William (Clarice) Nellen, Darlington, Maryland; Mrs. James (Dorothy) Moon, Rock Springs, Jack Teters, Rock Springs; Mrs. Archie (Thelma) Armstrong, Rock Springs; Mrs. John (Amelia) Hmenia, Hyattville. Mrs. Teters was preceded in death by her husband in 1945 and one son, Valentine in 1915. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1977 JOSEPH VONREMBOW Funeral services for Joseph Matthew VonRembow, 88, of 716 Gobel St., were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18 at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Butler of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Dick Schmidt, Kaiser Elich, Ray Sarles, Bill McCurtain, Bob Grey and Joe DeCora. Honorary pallbearers were Keith Parks, Paul Wonnacott, Charles Walker and Jimmy Lucas. Mr. VonRembow died at his home at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, following a lengthy illness. He was born on Dec. 18, 1888 at Chicago, Ill., and was a retired boiler maker for the Union Pacific Railroad. A Rock Springs resident since 1927, he was married to Helen Constance Wendt. He was later married to Bessie Rudolph. Both preceded him in death. Mr. VonRembow was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the B.P.O. Elks, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Union Pacific Old Timers Association. Survivors include two sons, John F., of Rock Springs and Joseph S., of Midwest City, Okla.; one stepson, Vincent Wendt of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter, Mrs. Flora Jean Price of Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1977 CHARLES “CHICK” BONOMO Funeral services for Charles “Chick” Bonomo, 68, of 1310 Liberty Dr., were conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 24, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. followed by Knight of Columbus rosary at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 23 at the Vase Funeral Home. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ole Anselmi, Joe Melinkovich, Leno Zancanella, Ed Dunn, George Okana and Ed Yori. Mr. Bonomo, the Sweetwater County Fair Manager and longtime Rock Springs City Councilman, died at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for three days. Mr. Bonomo was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs and was born here on Oct. 3, 1908, the son of the late John and Mary Contratto Bonomo. He was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School and was married to the former Lena Visintainer at Denver, Colo., on Aug. 5, 1940. Mr. Bonomo was employed by the Miners Mercantile Co. and the Union Mercantile co. for many years. He became manager of the Sweetwater County Fair 1? Years ago and continued in that capacity until his death. He was instrumental in establishing the new county fairgrounds, north of Rock Springs. A former member of the Rock Springs City Council, Mr. Bonomo served as a councilman for 20 years and last year chose not to seek re-election due to increased demands on his time as fair manager. In the opening moments of the regular City Council meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Paul J. Wataha spoke with admiration for the longtime councilman who he said had been “dedicated towards helping people” and who had “served for many years with many of us.” He requested a moment of silence in the Council Chambers in memory of Mr. Bonomo. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. At one time he served as Director of the Wyoming State County Fairs, Rodeos and Racing Associations, Vice-Chairman of the State Highway Department County and City Policy Committee and Director of the Young American Football League. He served as president of the Wyoming Fair Association in 1976. Survivors include his wife, Lena and two sons, Chuck and Gary, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Elmer of Green River, Wyo.; one sister, Mrs. David (Lillian) Shirley of Manchester, N.H.; one uncle, Frank Contratto of Salt Lake City, Utah; one aunt, Mrs. Savina Allais of Rock Springs, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Marianne and one sister, Alice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1977 EDWARD SUBIC Funeral services for Edward Subic, 59, of 529 J St., were conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 20 at the Rogan Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ben Griffith, Emilio Georgis, Bud Williams, Frank W. Subic Jr., Frank Subic III and Harvey Kettering. Mr. Subic died at noon on Thursday, June 16 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for several days. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Subic was born on Nov. 14, 1917. He was a rancher and a veteran of World War II. He belonged to the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10. Survivors include one brother, Frank of Rock Springs and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Christianson of Idaho Falls. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1977 JAMES LLOYD ANDERSON Funeral services for James Lloyd Anderson, 46, of McKinnon, were conducted on Tuesday, June 21 at 1 p.m. at the McKinnon LDS Church with Bishop David Potter officiating. Burial was in the McKinnon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Laray Sadlier, Alonzo Jarvie, Bob Gamble, Milton Beck, Don Behunin, Bert Lamb and Don Stoll. Mr. Anderson was killed in a car accident near Mountain View late Saturday, June 18. Mr. Anderson was born on July 13, 1931 in McKinnon, Wyo., the son of John Clifton and Rowena Day Anderson. He married Frances Stacey on June 23, 1953 in Moran, Wyo. He was a member of the LDS Church and was a Korean Army veteran. Mr. Anderson was a rancher in McKinnon and had received the Young Rancher Award in 1966 from the Kiwanis Club. A 4-H Leader for eight years, Mr. Anderson was a member of the Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Agricultural Soil Conservation Society for ten years. He served on the school board of Sweetwater County School District No. 2 for three years and was a member of the Adjutant Committee with the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association. He was a lifelong resident of McKinnon. Survivors include his wife, Frances, of McKinnon, three sons, Mark, Robert and Larry, all of McKinnon; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Jamie) Irwin of South Baxter, Wyo.; his mother, Rowena Anderson of Green River; four brothers, Chester C. of Cheyenne, John Allen of Denver, Morris E. of Rangley, Colo., and Keith D. of Arlington Heights, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Clair (Beverly) Terry of Green River and Mrs. Victor (Sherri) Bodily of Sunset, Utah; two grandsons, Cliff Anderson and Tom Irwin Jr. and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 ANNA HEADD Funeral services for Anna LaDene Headd, 51, of 1411 Lowell Street, Rock Springs, ere conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 27, at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Eugene Sullivan of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Louis Tomassi, Alex Pryich, Ben Baker, Otho Headd, Dwight Headd and Bob Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Smith, Keith Parks, Ray Lorenzon, Leno Zadra, Colin Hamilton and Milan Pryich. Mrs. Headd died at 1:10 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home in Rock Springs. She had been in ill health since February. She was the daughter of the late Anton and LaDene O’Neil Palcher. She was born at Pittsburgh, Kansas on Oct. 3, 1925 and was graduated from high school at Walsenburg, Colo. She came to Stansbury, Wyo. in 1946. A longtime Rock Springs resident, she was married to Cecil George Headd at Laramie, Wyo. on Oct. 3, 1976. Survivors include her husband, Cecil of Rock Springs; a stepson, Rex of Rock Springs; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Samuel (Karen) Scheiner of Lakeland, Fla.; five sisters, Mrs. Louis (Emma) Tomassi of Big Piney, Wyo., Mrs. Alex (Lillian) Pryich of Rock Springs, Mrs. Darrell (Josephine) Geckeler of Niceville, Florida, Mrs. Frank (Carrie) Baker of Frazier, Colo., and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Wilson of Big Piney, Wyo.; three brothers, Charles Palcher of San Jose, Calif., William Palcher of Houston, Tex., and James Palcher of Denver, Colo.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother who died in 1961 and her father who died in 1973. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 INA BLACKER Funeral services for Ina Blacker, 71, of 417 Powell St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 1 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop Sherman Pratt officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jackson Forbes, Anthony Taruffelli, DeForest Nielson, Willis Robison, Gilbert Roberts and Cecil McPhie. Mrs. Blacker died at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 27. She had been in ill health for the past several months. Mrs. Blacker was born on December 27, 1905, in Oakley, Wyoming, the daughter of the late Gus Piirainen and Ida Mattila Piirainen Rantala of Muskegon, Michigan. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Blacker came to Rock Springs in 1930, and had lived in Cumberland, Wyoming prior to that time. She was married to Edward George Blacker Jr. on December 3, 1924 in Cumberland, Wyoming, but Bishop George Wilde. Their marriage was later solemnized in the L.D.S. Temple, in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 12, 1964. Mrs. Blacker was a member of the L.D.S. Church in Rock Springs, and also a member of the Neighbors of the Woodcraft where she was a past guardian. Mrs. Blacker is survived by her mother, Ida Rantala, of Muskegon, Mich.; two sons, Keith Blacker of Rock Springs and Kent Dean Blacker of Lander; one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Maxine) Field of Santa Maria, California; two sisters, Mrs. George (Hilda) Salo of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Felix (Ethel) Lustig, also of Detroit; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Blacker was preceded in death by her husband, Edward George Blacker Jr., who died Jan. 6, 1976, and one son, William and one brother, Wayne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 CY THOMAS PETERS Funeral services for Cy Thomas Peters, infant son of Robert C. and Mary B. Bennett Peters, of McGuire Road, Star Route 2 North, Rock Springs, were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop John Harris officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The infant died on Sunday June 26 at the University of Utah Medical Center. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs; four brothers, Grady, Welby, Troy and Adam, and one sister, Joshua Fern, all of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Peters, his maternal grandfather, George Bennett, all of Jerome, Idaho; and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 JOSEPHINE JAMIESON Funeral services for Josephine R. Jamieson, 60, of the Dearth Jamieson Ranch at Eden Valley, were conducted at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 27 at the Farson Community Hall. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery at Farson, Wyo. Pallbearers were Robert Eaton, Edwin Tomich, Paul A. Buchanan, William Rossetti, Frank Webb and James M. Nicholls. Mrs. Jamieson died at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, June 24, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for four days. She had been in ill health for the past year and a half. She was born Feb. 23, 1917 at Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Ivan H. and Josephine Call Dearth. She was graduated from the Rock Springs High School in 1935 and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree and was employed by the Farm Security Administration at Powell, Wyo. prior to her marriage to Charles V.S. Jamieson at Powell, Wyo., on May 26, 1941. She is survived by her husband Charles of Eden Valley; three daughters, Mrs. Robert M. (Mary Kay) Zakotnik of Green River, Wyo., Mrs. Gary (JoAnn) Zakotnik of Eden Valley and Mrs. Gale (Linda Sue) Tinker of Manila, Utah, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 STARLA SANCHEZ Funeral services for three-year-old Starla Lynn Sanchez, of 708 Center St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Patrick Trujillo of the St. Anthony Catholic Church of Guernsey officiated. He is an uncle of Miss Sanchez. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29 at the Vase Funeral Home. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Pacheco, Bob Pacheco, Jim Toone and Mike Cook. Miss Sanchez was killed on Sunday, June 26, in a one-car vehicle accident 10 miles north of Rock Springs. She was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of chest injuries sustained in the accident. Miss Sanchez was born on Sept. 29, 1973, the daughter of Nelson Sinesio and Gloria Trujillo Sanchez. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her parents, two sisters, Theresa Marie and Katherine, all of Rock Springs; her maternal grandmother, Stella Trujillo of Green River and her paternal grandparents, Sinesio Sanchez of Point of Rocks, several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 JOHN PULOS Funeral services for John Steve Pulos, 87, of 130 L Street, Rock Springs, were conducted on Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Father Lukas Kotzakis officiated. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Prayer services were held on Monday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were John R. Rice, Stephen J. Hanten, Michael C. Rice, Franklin Riskus, Milan Pryich and Manuso Gaviotis. Mr. Pulos died at 5:50 p.m. on Friday, June 24, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for two days. He had been in ill health since November of 1976. He was born in Hotousa-Tripolis, Greece, on Feb. 10, 1890 to Stamatis and Georgia Anagnostopulos. Mr. Pulos had lived in the Rock Springs area since 1910. He worked for the Gunn-Quealy Coal Company for 70 years and retired in 1950. He married Sylvia Frances West in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 26, 1916. Mr. Pulos was a lifetime member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, a member of the United Mine Workers of America and a member of Pan Arcadian Brotherhood Lodge of Salt Lake City. He received the Arch Diocese Laity award from Archbishop Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox Church of North and South America in recognition of his faithful service as a cantor in the Rock Springs church. He served the church as cantor from 1948 until the time of his illness. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, five daughters, Helen Pulos, Mrs. Pete (Sylvia) Riskus, Mrs. Silvio (Mary) Zancanella, all of Rock Springs and Mrs. Stephen J. (Georgia) Hanten of Whittier, Calif., and Mrs. Earl (Elsie) Rice of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, Demetrios and Nikolaos Anagnostopulos of Hotousa, Greece; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 ALBERT NELSON Funeral services for Albert Nelson, 74, of 1831 Walnut Street, Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Michael Butler of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at the Vase Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Pallbearers were Paul J. Wataha, Steve Ribovich, Robert Johnson, Gary Greenhalgh, John Anselmi and Bill Jackson. The former Rock Springs Mayor and Wyoming State legislator died at 7:11 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for two weeks. He had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born at Fairmount, N. Dak. on Feb. 22, 1903, the son of the late Edward M. and May Pease Nelson. He graduated from N. Dak. State in 1927 and received his law degree from the University of Wyoming in 1930. He was admitted to the Wyoming Bar in 1930 and entered into private practice in Rock Springs, Wyo. in 1930. He became the Rock Springs City Attorney in 1934 and Deputy County Attorney for Sweetwater County from 1935 to 1938. Mr. Nelson served as Prosecuting Attorney for Sweetwater County from 1947 to 1951, attorney for the Town of Superior, Wyo., 1949 to 1955, Rock Springs City Attorney again from 1958 until his retirement in 1973. Mr. Nelson was a member of the Wyoming State Legislature from 1935 to 1937, and Mayor of the City of Rock Springs from 1940 to 1942. He served as a corporal in the United States Army 1942 to 1943. He was a member of the American, Wyoming and Sweetwater County Bar Associations. Mr. Nelson married Dorothea Jo Pivik O’Malley in Rock Springs, Wyo. on Nov. 11, 1967. He is survived by his wife of Rock Springs; three stepdaughters, Dorothy, Mary and Kelly O’Malley, all of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Wilbur of Portland, Ore., several nieces and nephews and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Pivik of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 FLORENCE MILLER Graveside services for Florence Miller, 79, of 331 ½ H St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 30. Burial was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Michael Butler of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Mrs. Miller died at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home at 12:40 p.m. on Monday, June 27. She had been in ill health for the past several months. Mrs. Miller was born Nov. 5, 1898 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of the late George and Rose Prommeusgerger Duford. Mrs. Miller had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and prior to that time a resident of San Francisco, Calif. She was married to James K. Miller on March 21, 1955 in Reno, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Harold and Fredrick and one brother. Survivors include her husband, James K. of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Rose Marie) Scott of Pinedale. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 PETE MARINOFF Funeral services for former Rock Springs resident Pete Marinoff, 78, were conducted at the Nelson Chapel in Fayetteville, Ark., on Tuesday, June 28. Local memorial services were conducted in Rock Springs on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roy Miller officiating. Mr. Marinoff died on Friday, June 24 in Fayetteville, Ark. Mr. Marinoff was born Aug. 28, 1898 in Tirnova, Bulgaria and came to the United States in 1912. He married Amy C. Bowman on March 3, 1918. Mr. Marinoff was employed as a miner for 43 years in the Rock Springs area and retired in 1962. He is survived by his wife, Amy, of Prairie Grove, Ark., two daughters, Katherine Hull of Boise, Idaho and Joanna Feltner of Prairie Grove, Ark. Five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1977 AMY HOLBERT Funeral services and interment for Amy Pearl Holbert, 87, of 920 8th St., Rock Springs, were conducted at Point Marion, Penn. this week. Mrs. Holbert died at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 12:50 p.m. Monday, June 27, where she had been a patient since Saturday. Mrs. Holbert had been in ill health since Thursday. She was born on May 1, 1890 in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Merritt and Nancy Fox Long. Mrs. Holbert had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past eight years. She married Joseph Holbert on September 12, 1912 in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph on April 21, 1959; one son, William J. Holbert; three daughters, Pauline Holbert Collins, Christine Holbert Popp, Madeline Holbert; one sister, Hulda Long; five brothers, Clyde, Earl, William, Clarence, Adrian. Survivors include one son, Paul Holbert, Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Roxell (Evelyn) Kelly of Westover, West Virginia, Mrs. Josephine Virginia Brewer of Rock Springs; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 9, 1977 BARBARA DRAZOVICH Funeral services for Barbara Drazovich, 90, of 230 Aspen Way, Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dr. Daniel Wilson, Jim Hower, Richard Goatcher, Dick Petrie, Arthur W. Cassett and Lawrence (Jarbo) Welsh. Mrs. Drazovich died at 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home, following a long illness. She was born Oct. 22, 1886, in Brinji Lika, Yugoslavia. She was the daughter of the late George and Matilda (Fumich) Yuracich, and came to the United States in 1906 and married Mike Drazovich at Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 3, 1908. She resided in Kansas City, in Park City, Utah, then Ely, Nev., and Butte, Mont. She moved to Quealy in 1919 and to Rock Springs in 1925 where she had resided since. She is survived by one son, John of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary) Armstrong and Mrs. Donald (Zora) Palmer, both of LaHabra, Calif., Mrs. Robert (Sylvia) Hower of Rock Springs; one sister, Manda Karakas of Sacramento, Calif.; two grandsons, John Armstrong Jr. of Van Nuys, Calif., and Robert Drazovich of Los Altos, Calif. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; two sons, Steve and Mike; and one grandson, Steven Drazovich. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 9, 1977 KAREN KNUDSEN Funeral services for former Rock Springs resident Karen (Carrie) Knudsen, 78, of 2934 E. 12th St., Casper, were conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 7 at the Rogan Chapel. The Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. The pallbearers were Mrs. Knudsen’s nephews. Mrs. Knudsen died on Sunday, July 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Natrona Memorial Hospital in Casper following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 25, 1889, in Kleku, Norway, the daughter of Ole and Marie Lowseth. She was married to the late Martin Knudsen in Rock Springs where she lived until she moved to Casper in 19??. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Mabel) Kruzich and Mrs. Gerald (Margaret) Cotter of Casper; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Knudsen, on June 5, 1949; one granddaughter, one sister and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 16, 1977 CLINTON COTTRELL Funeral services for Clinton Cottrell, infant son of Tommy and Jean Wales Cottrell, 813 Center St., were conducted on Friday, July, 15 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Herbert Schneidau officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The infant was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County on Tuesday, July 12. He was born on May 21, 1977 in Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents, Tommy and Jean Wales Cottrell of Rock Springs; two brothers, Spencer Dale and Ricky Fenton and one sister, Carrie Lynn, all of Rock Springs; paternal grandparents, Harry and Elsie Cottrell of Rock Springs; and maternal grandparents, Richard and Dorothy Wales of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 16, 1977 ANDREW LYON Funeral services for Andrew Sherman Lyon, 12 of 2145 Century Blvd., were conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 11 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Lyon, Tom Evans, Russ Evans, David Tynsky, Mike Gerstenberger and Tom Gerstenberger. Mr. Lyon was killed instantly at 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, in a motorcycle-semi truck accident, which occurred approximately 36.7 miles north of Rock Springs on Hwy. 187. He was born in Rock Springs on April 16, 1965, the son of Clarence and Marjorie Motichka Lyon and had resided in Rock Springs since last July. Previously, he had been residing in California. He was a fifth grade student at Overland Elementary School. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, John and Allen, both of Rock Springs, one sister, Elizabeth, also of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Nellie Frances Lyon of Cheyenne, and his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Motichka of Denver, Colorado; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 16, 1977 MARY LISON Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Lison, 76, of 717 2nd Ave. West, Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Mark Hayworth, S.J. officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Graveside services were conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14. Burial was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddy Dolence, John Motto, Mike Motto, Ernie Markisich, Joe M. Lison and David Markisich. Mrs. Lison died at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 10 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. She was born at Bayonne City, New Jersey on April 7, 1901, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Hirchak Motto and had resided in Rock Springs for 55 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Neighbors of the Woodcraft. Survivors include two sons, Joseph of Rock Springs and Lawrence of Vancouver, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Hugh (Mary) Kelley of Rock Springs and Mrs. Veronica Markisich of Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother, Joseph Motto and a sister, Anna Kudar, both of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence L. Lison Sr., and two sons, Floyd and Robert who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 16, 1977 FAYE TOTH Funeral services for Faye G. Toth, 55, of 1217 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Tom Grey, S.J., of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Graveside services were conducted by the Order of the Eastern Star. Pallbearers were Harry Blount, Paul Blount, Oscar Tellefson, Frank Angeli, Ted Roitz and William Jackson. Mrs. Toth died at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, following a lengthy illness. She was born at Mountain View, Wyo., on Dec. 13, 1921, the daughter of the late James and Ida Gourley Goodrick and was graduated from the Mountain View High School. She married Joseph W. Toth at Evanston, Wyo., on Nov. 8, 1952 and had resided in Rock Springs for 25 years. Mrs. Toth was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, and the Order of the Eastern Star Mountain Lily Chapter No. 10. Survivors include her husband, Joseph W. Toth of Rock Springs, a son, James of Holly, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Louie (Sally) Goich of Rock Springs and Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Sneddon of Robertson, Wyo.; a sister, Mrs. Fred (Florence) Aimone of Robertson, Wyo.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 23, 1977 MARY VARRAS Funeral services for Mary Varras, 82, of 303 Center St., Rock Springs, were conducted on Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Father Lukas Kotzakis officiated. Prayer services were conducted Friday, July 15, at 8 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Manatos, Scotty Pappas, Harry Thomas, Pete Drakopulos, Harry Nicholas and Tony Varras. Mrs. Varras died at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, at Saint Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she had been a patient for two weeks. Mrs. Varras was born January 17, 1895 in Nipos, Crete, Greece, the daughter of George and Kula Vasiladonakis and was married to Tony Varras in Nipos in 1925. She moved to Reliance in 1925 and resided thee until 1960. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Tessie Varras and Spiro and Katherine Varras, all of Rock Springs; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 23, 1977 DONALD BROOKS Funeral services for Donald Eugene Brooks, 42, of Star Route 2 West, Crofts Court No. 10, were conducted on Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Mark Hayworth, S.J., officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald Beavers, Jack Hillyer, Alton Robinson, Fred Becker, Robert Mains, Earl Welsh, Harold Miller and Deal Meyer. Mr. Brooks died on Tuesday, July 12, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since July 8. Mr. Brooks was born on Jan. 26, 1935 in Spearfish, S.D., the son of Eugene and Zita Wing Brooks. He married the former Juanita Love in Lander, Wyo., on Jan. 20, 1962. A resident of Rock Springs for two years, Mrs. Brooks was an electrician. He had been a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 12 years, and was going to be initiated into the Moose Lodge this week. Survivors include his wife, parents and two daughters, Kathleen Quimby and Mary Brooks, both of Tucson, Ariz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 23, 1977 CARRIE RANSOM Graveside services for infant Carrie Leigh Ransom, newborn daughter of Douglas and Melinda Mottonen Ransom of 1016 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19. The Rev. Wayne McKenney of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The infant died at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors in addition to her parents, are a brother, Christopher of Rock Springs, paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ransom of Rock Springs, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mottonen of Rock Springs, maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. W.E. Martin Sr., of Rawlins, Wyoming and her paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Ransom of Preston, Idaho; three aunts, Mrs. Gerald (Veda) Kershisnik and Mrs. David (Becky) Roberts, both of Rock Springs and Barbara Mottonen of Salt Lake City, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 23, 1977 CLARENCE LYON Funeral services for Clarence Allen Lyon, 14, of 2145 Century Blvd., Rock Springs, were conducted at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Mark Hayworth, S.J., officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Russell Evans, Tom Evans, John Young, John Rodizinak, Mike Gerstenberger and Tom Gerstenberger. The youth died at 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, at the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle-semi truck accident on July 7. Clarence Allen Lyon was born in Rock Springs on June 15, 1963, the son of Clarence and Marjorie Motichka Lyon. He completed the eighth grade last May. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs, a brother, John and a sister, Elizabeth, both of Rock Springs, his paternal grandmother, Nelly Frances Lyon of Cheyenne, Wyoming and maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Motichka of Denver, Colorado. Several aunts and uncles and cousins also survive. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 23, 1977 HAROLD LINDSAY Funeral services for Harold L. Lindsay, 65, of 510 Sidney Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. His nephew, the Rev. Mac Graham of the Beaver Head Baptist Church of Dillon, Mont. officiated. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, with interment in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Eldon Martin, Joe Adams, Reed Webb Sr., Stanley Crouse, Ralph Gilpin and Francis Pearson. Mr. Lindsay died at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 17 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for four days. He had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born at Auburn, Nebraska, on May 1, 1912, the son of the late Charles and Molly Boggs Lindsay. He was a resident of Rock Springs since 1936. He was married to the former Mary Graham at Manila, Utah on November 7, 1939. Mr. Lindsay was a retired oil field foreman for Mountain Fuel Supply Company. A Navy veteran of World War II, he is survived by his wife, Mary, of Rock Springs; two brothers, Bill of Merced, Calif. and Ray of Shirley Basin, Wyoming; two sisters, Josephine Stancer of Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Dolly of Denver, Colo.; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 23, 1977 ANN EDWARDS Funeral services for Ann R. Edwards, 94, of 530 Gobel St., Rock Springs, were conducted on Friday, July 22, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with Bishop Cornell Nate officiating. Pallbearers included Cliff Anderson, Ed Overy, Edward King, Arthur C. Beveridge, Thomas Miller and John Smith. Mrs. Edwards died at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born in England on Oct. 21, 1882 to the late Lorenzo and Mary Maria Roughley Rowbottom. She was married to David Richard Edwards at Almy, Wyo. on Oct. 25, 1900. Mrs. Edwards was a former longtime Superior and Rock Springs resident. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ellen McWilliams of Rock Springs, Mrs. Mary Maria Moore of Santa Rosa, Calif., Mrs. Anne Feldhul of Yuma, Arizona; three sons, Bernard R. Edwards of Casper, Leroy J. Edwards of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Donald R. Edwards of Nueva, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice of Yuma, Ariz. and Mary of Ogden, Utah and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1977 JAMES HANSEN Funeral services for James Hansen, 73, of 914 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne B. McKenney of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jackie Hansen, Jerry Hansen, Georgie Hansen, Roger Edwards, Dee Slaughter and Preston Horgan. Mr. Hansen died at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 24 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater Count, where he had been a patient for six days. He had been in ill health during the past month. He was born in Florence, Colo., on July 17, 1904, the son of the late Nels and Annie Harris Hansen. He attended school at Florence, Colo., and had been a Rock Springs resident since 1923. He was a retired coal miner. Following his retirement, he had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for the city of Rock Springs. He married the former Florence McTee Murphy in Rock Springs on Feb. 15, 1936. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, of Rock Springs; one son, Richard James Hansen of Ogden, Utah; one daughter, Mrs. Orlan (Marianne) Nelson of Sandy, Utah; one brother, Tom Hansen of Green River; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Reid and Mrs. Johanna Duey, both of Denver, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Nellie Hansen of Rock Springs and Jeannie Hansen of Denver, Colo.; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1977 JOHN MATIBA Funeral services for John “Butch” Matiba, 87, of 580 Market St., Lander, wee conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Michael Helms, Bob Tarufelli, John Unguren, Carl Samietz, Tony Dolence and Joe Samiec. Mr. Matiba died at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 at the Bishop Randall Hospital in Lander. He had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born in Germany on March 7, 1890 and came to the United States in 1909. He was a Lander resident for the past three years and was a former longtime Kemmerer, Superior and Rock Springs resident. He was the son of the late Joseph and Katherine Matiba and was married to the former Lillian Hill at Kemmerer on December 26, 1927. He was a retired coal miner and butcher. He is survived by his wife, Lillian of Lander; a son, Frank of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. John (Geraldine) Samietz of Milpitas, Calif., and Mrs. Ben (June) Buh of Casper; ten grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1977 ERNEST MORROW Funeral services for Ernest Morrow, 69, of 342 H St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 1 at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Biel officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard Kelley, Kaiser ELich, Bill Kirkwood, Alvin Portwood, Eugene Malo and Frank Marushack. Mr. Morrow was found dead at his home on Thursday, July 28 at 7:45 p.m. Neighbors became alarmed when they had not seen Mr. Morrow. They sent their 12-year-old son over to check on him and found him dead. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Pete Vase, Mr. Morrow had been in ill health for the past several years and his death was attributed to natural causes. Mr. Morrow apparently suffered a heart attack on July 27 and had been dead for approximately 24 hours when found, Vase said. The Rock Springs Police Department and Undersheriff Ed Cantrell also investigated. Mr. Morrow was born in Cumberland, Wyo., on Feb. 25, 1908, the son of the late Matthew and Mary Smith Morrow. He was a longtime former resident of Cumberland and Reliance, Wyo. and moved to Rock Springs in 1963. A retired coal miner, he also later retired from the railroad. During his latter working days, he was employed by Utah Wholesale Co. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Milton (Mary) Robinson of Pocatello, Idaho and several nieces and nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1977 ELIZABETH RAUZI Funeral services for Elizabeth H. Rauzi, 81, of 610 A St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. Herbert Scott officiated. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence Samuels, John Ervin, Jack Facinelli, Bill Facinelli, Herman Corazza and Jim Robertson. Mrs. Rauzi died at 3:40 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since June 25. She was born on Nov. 9, 1896 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late James and Millie Pickering Hansen. She attended school in Rock Springs and was married to John Rauzi on July 24, 1919. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Delbert Robertson and Elvira and James Bastalich, all of Rock Springs; a brother, George Hansen of Rock Springs; two sisters, Irene Roberts of Rock Springs and Jane Nyberg of Kent, Wash.; three grandsons, Jack, Jim and Jay Robertson, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; a son Jack; one sister and two brothers. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Neighbors of the Woodcraft, the Royal Neighbors of America, the V.F.W. Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 11, 1977 Retired Policeman, John Williams Dies at Age 56 John Thomas Williams Jr., 56, of 1217 Clark Street died at 9:08 a.m. Wednesday, August 10 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for three days. Mr. Williams was a retired Rock Springs police officer and at the time of his death he was working at the Stansbury Coal Mine. He was born September 13, 1921 in Sopris, Colorado and his survivors include his wife, Frances Marie of Rock Springs; three sons, David John, John Thomas III and Ricky Lee, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Jacqueline) Roberts, Mrs. Greg (Joni) Stainbrook, both of Rock Springs and six grandchildren. In addition he is survived by his father, John Thomas Williams Sr., one brother, David Edward of Plano, Texas and four sisters, Mrs. John (Beatrice) Vitakovich of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Agnes May Williams of Lander and Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Roberts and Mrs. John (Joan) Zumbrennen, both of Rock Springs. Mr. Williams was a member of the American Legion, Eagles Aerie No. 151, and the Police Protective Association. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion. Burial will be in the family plot at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Friday at 7 p.m. at the Rogan Mortuary Chapel and friends may call from noon on Friday until time of services on Saturday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1977 MELISENDRO M. BARELA Funeral services for Melisendro M. Barela, 61, of Greybull, Wyo., were conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Vase Chapel. Military honors and interment were in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Barela was cremated. He died at the Martin Mayland Ranch, where he had been employed, on Thursday, July 28. Authorities stated that he had been in a small trailer and had apparently been smoking a cigarette when he fell asleep and died in the fire which consumed the entire trailer about 5:30 p.m. that day. He had been a resident of Greybull for the past 11 years and was born at Alamosa, Colorado, on April 12, 1917. He was the son of the late Amarante and Lucia Duran Barela and survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Nora Vermeulen and Lucie Garcia, a son, Christ Barela, all of Rock Springs; a stepson, Ross Garza, of Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Della Lucero of Stockton, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Tony Garcia of Rock Springs, Kristie Barela, Frankie Barela, Mistie Barela, all of Los Angeles, Annette, Daniel and Tiffany Garza, all of Los Angeles, and several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1977 ROBERT HITCHCOCK Funeral services for former Rock Springs resident Robert Ernest Hitchcock, 52, were conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery at Rock Springs. The Rev. Kenneth G. Biel of the First Congregational Church officiated. Mr. Hitchcock died on Feb. 2, of this year. He suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., at 4:45 p.m. on February 2. He was cremated in Winston-Salem, N.C., in February. A former longtime Rock Springs resident, Mr. Hitchcock resided in Winston-Salem for the past 17 years and lived at 136 Charlestone Circle, at the time of his death. He was the president and manager of the Winston-Salem Better Business Bureau. He was born at Rock Springs, Wyo., on July 6, 1924, the son of the late Ernest B. and Christina Jane Park Hitchcock of Graham, Tex. He was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1941, and was a graduate of the University of Wyoming. He studied for a year at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. While residing in Rock Springs, he was a member of the First Congregational Church. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Army . Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Dorothy McKay Hitchcock, whom he married at Harrisburg, Neb., in 1947; two sons, Rob D. and Eric T., both of Casper, Wyo.; two daughters, Aliz Christine and Tammy Margaret, both of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Jean) May of Kingman, Ariz., and Mrs. Allen (Ruth) Heimer of Graham, and one nephew and two nieces. Mr. Hitchchock’s grandparents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Park, who were longtime pioneer residents of Rock Springs and the founders of the Park Hotel in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1977 JAMES MULLEN Funeral services for James Taylor Mullen, 50, of 2539 Jefferson Ave., Apt. 2, Ogden, Utah, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Kenneth G. Biel officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Oni Branch, Ken Kettle, John Kettle Jr., John “Chick” Soltis Jr., Lawrence Kladianos and Bill McIntosh. Mr. Mullen died at 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, at the St. Benedicts Hospital in Ogden, following an illness of two weeks. An Ogden resident for the past eight years, he was a former longtime Superior and Rock Springs resident. He was born at Superior, Wyo., on March 20, 1927, the son of the late James Taylor Mullen and Helen Noble Mullen of Rock Springs. He graduated from the Superior High School with the class of 1945. On June 4, 1977, he graduated from the Weber State College at Ogden, Utah, with a bachelor of science degree in social services. For the past 6 years he had been employed as a social worker for the Utah Division of Family Services, and attended college at the same time. Mr. Mullen was also very active with AA for several years. Survivors in addition to his mother include a daughter, Faith Mullen of Green River, Wyo.; a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Don Warren of Rock Springs; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Mullen of Rock Springs; two aunts, Alice Gornick and Frances Noble, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack, who died April 8, 1977. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1977 MARY KOBLER Funeral services for Mary Anna Kobler, 94, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiated. Rosary was recited at the Vase Funeral Chapel at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald Harris, William Harris, John James, William James III, Walter Sarcletti Jr., Mark James, David James and Gerald James. Mrs. Kobler died at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since July 15. She had been in ill health for several months. She was born at Styria, Austria, on July 3, 1883, and came to the United States when she was 16 years old. She came to Kemmerer and later to Winton, and then resided in Rock Springs for 49 years. She was married to John T. Kobler in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Agnes Golotnick Korpnick. She is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. William (Katherine) James Jr., Mrs. Walter (Margery) Sarcletti, Mrs. Jack (Geraldine) James and Mrs. Joseph (Agnes) Kaumo, all of Rock Springs, Mrs. Helen Olivero, Edna Bookout, and Mrs. Robert (Arvella) Nesbit, all of Cheyenne, Wyoming; a brother, William of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Josephine Lundy of Provo, Utah; 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, three sons, Rudy, Albert and John; two daughters, Alberta and Mary; a granddaughter, Marilyn Sarcletti, two sisters and a brother. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1977 WILLIAM J. BARTEK Funeral services for William Joseph Bartek, 62, of 887 Iola St., Aurora, Colo., were conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiated. Parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, followed by the Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Max Lebar, Jack Lebar, Frank Marushack, Frank J. Kudar and William James. Mr. Bartek died at 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, at St. Joseph’s Hospital at Denver, Colo., following a lengthy illness. A Denver area resident for the past 20 years, he formerly resided at Ogden, Utah and was a former longtime Rock Springs, Wyo., resident. He was born at Rock Springs on June 26, 1915 and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. During World war II he was a contract employee with the Air Transport Command for United Air Lines and was stationed at the Fiji Islands. He retired as an instructor for United Air Lines in 1975 following 35 years’ service with United. He was married to the former Vivian Todd in Rock Springs on March 26, 1944. Survivors include his wife Vivian of Aurora, Colo.; his mother, Mary of Rock Springs; three sons, William of Boulder, Colo., and Thomas and Robert of Aurora; two daughters, Patricia and Mrs. Al (Barbara) Enfield, both of Aurora; three brothers, Clarence of Rock Springs, Joseph of Reno, Nev., and Paul of Whittier, Calif.; one sister, Elizabeth Bartek of Rock Springs; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church of Aurora, Colo., and the Aurora Council of the Knights of Columbus. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1977 JOHN ERICKSON Funeral services for John C. Erickson, 72, of 1105 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Kenneth B. Biel officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were Matt Anderson, Fritz Yenko, Pat Wendt, Tony Angelovic, Harry Angelovic and Carl “Swede” Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Megeath, Alex Noble, Clarence Samuels, Leonard Hay, Francis Pearson, Isaac Brooks, John W. Hay and W.R. Dickinson. Mr. Erickson died at 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was admitted to the hospital at 2:05 a.m. Mr. Erickson had been in ill health for the past 10 years. He was born at Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 19, 1905, the son of the late John and Elizabeth Cooper Erickson. He was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School and was married to the former Vivienne Parbois at Denver, Colo., on October 24, 1930. He was a retired livestock rancher, and operated the Erickson Kent Sheep Company. Mr. Erickson was a member of the First Congregational Church and a life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. He had been a member for 50 years. He was vice president of the South Western Wyoming Wool Warehouse, a member of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association. For many years he served on the Agricultural Soil Conservation Board in Sweetwater County and was a director for 12 years of the Sweetwater County Farmers Home Administration. Survivors include his wife, Vivienne of Rock Springs; two daughter, Judith Hittle and Mrs. Kenneth “Skip” (Mary) Painovich, both of Rock Springs; and two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Kathryn) Angelovich of Rock Springs and Christina Robertson of Ranier, Oregon; a granddaughter, Sandra Hittle of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1977 ROBERT OLIVER Funeral services for Robert Fowler Oliver, 84, of 739 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert Scott officiated. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Joe Rudelich, William Fletcher, George Hardin, Shando Bacskay, Terry Wilson and James Smith. Mr. Oliver died at 12:10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had suffered a heart attack at his home and was admitted to the hospital at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. He was a retired businessman and was married to the former Louise Baker at Rock Springs, Wyo., on Dec. 23, 1913. She preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 1967. He was born at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on November 13, 1892, and was a longtime Rock Springs resident. An Army veteran of World War I, Mr. Oliver is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George (Bonnie) Rodda of Billings, Mont.; a sister-in-law, Cora Balkie, and a brother-in-law, Fred Baker, both of Rock Springs, Wyo.; four grandchildren, one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Oliver was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 20, 1977 GLENN WHISLER Funeral services for Rock Springs businessman, Glenn Monroe Whisler, 74, of 1320 Yalecrest, were conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy Miller officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Paul Anselmi, Bill McCurtain, Leonard Hay, Evan Reese, O.J. Berta and John Nelson. Mr. Whisler died at 12:05 p.m. on Thursday, August 11 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, just shortly after being admitted. Mr. Whisler and his wife were traveling from their home to work when he became ill while driving his car down Edgar Street. He collapsed as he was turning onto H Street and his wife stopped the car. He was rushed by ambulance to the hospital, where he died of an apparent heart attack. He came to Rock Springs in 1956 and purchased the Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Cadillac agency from Robert Utzinger and operated Whisler Chevrolet since that time. He was a former resident of Bakersfield, Calif., where he had been in the automobile business. Mr. Whisler had been actively engaged in the automobile business for the past 49 years. He was born at Coin, Iowa on February 16, 19903, the son of the late H.A. “Allen” and Clara Whisler. He was graduated from high school at Farragut, Iowa, and had graduated from Simpson College at Indianola, Iowa. He married the former Elsie Dougherty at Indianola, Iowa on May 23, 1930. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12 A.F. & A.M., a 32-degree Mason and a member of the Wyoming Consistory at Cheyenne and a member of the Korein Temple of the Shrine at Rawlins, Wyoming. Survivors include his wife, Elsie of Rock Springs, a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Eleanore Whisler, two grandchildren, Andrea Lee and Glenna Marie Whisler, all of Rock Springs. A son, Jimmy Dale, preceded him in death in 1957. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 20, 1977 CORA JEROME CORRELL Funeral services for former longtime Gillette resident Cora Jerome Correll, 75, were conducted on Monday, August 15 at the Vase Funeral Home. Bishop Allen West of the Green River L.D.S. Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Richard Ainscough, Clifford Renz, Ralph Gilpin, Thomas Spann, Pat Hruska and Ray Brown. Mrs. Correll died at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, shortly after being admitted. She had been in ill health since last July and since that time had been residing with her daughter, Eldora, at 815 Connecticut Ave. in Rock Springs. She was born Jan. 2, 1902 at Robbinsville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Silas J. and Mary Polly Wilson Bradley and was married to Elvin O. Correll at Poplar, Montana on Nov. 10, 1953. She is survived by her husband, Elvin of Gillette; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Eldora) Bernard of Rock Springs and Mrs. A.J. (Marjorie) Lemieux of San Francisco, Calif.; a son, James Dix of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. Dora Wallace of Billings, Montana; fie grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the West Side Baptist Church at Gillette. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 20, 1977 JOHN WILLIAMS JR. Funeral services for John Thomas Williams Jr., 56, of 1217 Clark St., were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiated. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion. Burial was in the family plot at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial park. Rosary was recited on Friday, Aug. 12 at the Rogan Mortuary Chapel. Pallbearers were Louis Muir, Jim Stark, Harry Cottrell, George Lemich, John Zakovich and Frances Cody. Mr. Williams died at 9:08 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for three days. He suffered a heart attack. Mr. Williams was a retired Rock Springs police officer and at the time of his death he was working at the Stansbury Coal Mine. He was born September 13, 1921 in Sopris, Colorado and his survivors include his wife, Frances Marie of Rock Springs; three sons, David John, John Thomas III and Ricky Lee, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Jacqueline) Roberts, Mrs. Greg (Joni) Stainbrook, both of Rock Springs and six grandchildren. In addition he is survived by his father, John Thomas Williams Sr., one brother, David Edward of Plano, Texas and four sisters, Mrs. John (Beatrice) Vitakovich of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Agnes May Williams of Lander and Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Roberts and Mrs. John (Joan) Zumbrennen, both of Rock Springs. Mr. Williams was a member of the American Legion, Eagles Aerie No. 151 and the Police Protective Association. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1977 CLEO GLEN BOYCE Funeral services were held Monday, August 23, for Cleo Glen Boyce of 710 Gobel Street, Rock Springs, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following the services the body was taken to Shelly, Idaho for services on Tuesday, August 23. Burial followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Shelly, Idaho. Pallbearers in Rock Springs were Elmer Burkheart, Ross Ward, Dennis McMillian, Keith Parks, Joe Bozner and John Ola. Pallbearers in Shelly, Idaho were Kim Day, Jack Day, Rick Day, Monte Boyce, John Peppinger and Jay Peppinger. Mr. Boyce died at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, August, 19, 1977 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for one day. He had been in ill health since January. He was born on May 27, 1898 in Murray, Utah, the son of the late William and Sarah Pierce Boyce and was graduated from the Cottonwood High School in Murray and attended the LDS Business College at Salt Lake City, Utah. He married the former LaRue Montague at Idaho Falls, Idaho on May 25, 1919. Mr. Boyce was a retired businessman and had resided in Rock Springs since 1930. Survivors include his wife, LaRue of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry E. and Joyce Boyce of Rock Springs, and Garth W. and Nadine Boyce of Colorado Springs, Colo., and one daughter and son-in-law, John and Bonnie Peppinger of Salt Lake City, Utah; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Donna Boyce of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Keith, who died in 1976. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1977 DARL TIRRE Funeral services for Darl Edward Tirre, 12, of 380 Firehole Place, Green River, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Frank Ferlic, James Zelenka, David Zelenka, Bob Wilde, Sam Ryder and Peter Archambeau. The youth died at 12 noon on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Stanford Medical Center at Palo Alto, Calif. He became ill while on vacation and was taken to Stanford Medical Center Tuesday. Darl was the son of Albert and Carol Rebol Tirre and was born in Rock Springs on July 10, 1965. He would have been a seventh grade student at Monroe Jr. High School at Green River this year. A Green River resident for the past six years, he formerly resided at Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents of Green River; two sisters, Monica and Cori Lynn, both of Green River; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rebol of Santa Clara, Calif., and great-grandmothers, Mable Krake of Rock Springs and Frances Rebol of Burley, Idaho. Several aunts and uncles also survive. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 3, 1977 HENRY G. NALIVKA Funeral services for Henry G. Nalivka, 82, of 19 Reliance, were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. in the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert Scott of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lawrence (Jarbo) Welsh, Louis Gaspar, William Gibbs, Richard Canestrini, Wayne Lawton and Frank Kovach. Mr. Nalivka was born in Russia, Aug. 15, 1895 and was married to Anna J. Croney at Cumberland, Wyo., Jan. 19, 1919. He was a resident of this community since 1930 and was a retired coal miner. He is survived by a son, Henry, of Reliance; one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Ruth) Caspar of Lakewood, Colo.; three granddaughters, Debbie of Dallas, Tex., Kathy of Green River and Mary of Ladson, South Dakota. Two grandsons, Robert Gaspar of Lakewood, Colo., and John, who resides in California, also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna, who died Oct. 24, 1974. Mr. Nalivka died Thursday, Aug. 25 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. He had been in ill health since July. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 3, 1977 RAYMOND L. DUPONT Funeral services for Raymond L. Dupont, 57, 685 W. Third North, Green River, were held Monday, Aug. 29, in the Union Congregational Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Biel officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Walker, Dan Ice, Godfrey Orme, Del Morris, Elmer Nelson and Tim Dupont. Mr. Dupont died Friday, Aug. 26, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of an apparent heart attack. He was born May 2, 1920 in Dawson, N.M. to Raymond and Clara Littrell Dupont. He married Agnes Twitchell on Jan. 19, 1949 in Green River and worked as a crew clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad. He attended school in Reliance. Mr. Dupont was a member of the Union Congregational Church, the UP Old Timer’s Club, the Elks Club, the VFW, and served in the Air Force during World War II in China, Burma and India. He lived in Green River for the past 30 years, previously living in Reliance. Survivors include his wife, Agnes of Green River; one daughter, Diane Dupont of Green River; two sisters, Mrs. Stanley (Doris) Hill of Blackfoot, Idaho and Mrs. Orville (Glennamae) Gray of Greeley, Colo. He was preceded in death by one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 3, 1977 KEVIN LEVI NICHOLS Funeral services for Kevin Levi Nichols, infant son of John Claude and Bonnie Rae Erickson Nichols of Mobile Stalls, Space 17, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, with Kenneth Biel of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Kevin was found dead in his cradle by his mother about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. Mrs. Nichols had fed the infant early Wednesday morning and had returned him to the cradle. When she awoke later to check on him the infant was dead. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Peter Vase, the baby had been dead since about 5 a.m. Wednesday. An autopsy was performed Wednesday morning and death was attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S.I.D.S.). Kevin was born on July 7, 1977 at Rock Springs, Wyo. and is survived by his parents; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Erickson of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nichols of Rock Springs; his paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Nichols of Poughkeepsie, Ark., and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith of Oakdale, Calif.; his maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Logan Sludar of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 10, 1977 CHRISTOPHER ALLAN SCOTT Infant Christopher Allan Scott died at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:22 a.m. on Aug. 29. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 29 at the Rogan Chapel with the Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Scott of Rock Springs; three brothers, Harold D. Jr., James Edward and Dale Charles and four sisters, Mrs. Ann Bowlby of Shawneetown, Ill., Mrs. John (Denise) Madison of Dayton, Tenn., and Lisa Ann Scott and Tina Louise Scott, both of Rock Springs and his grandmother, Mrs. Julia Ann Scott of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 10, 1977 ALICE FELTON Funeral services for Alice Felton, 72, of Jamestown, Wyo., were conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 at the Church of Immaculate Conception in Green River. Father James Godley officiated. Rosary was recited on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Church of Immaculate Conception. Pallbearers were Harold Mortimer, Fred Larson, John Williams, Harold Scritchfield, Ralph Widdop and Leslie Peterson. Mrs. Felton died at 8:45 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 5 at the home of a friend at 530 W. 2nd N. in Green River. She died of natural causes. She was born on Oct. 24, 1904, in Green River, Wyo., the daughter of the late John Harrison and Anna Mockler Crosson. She was a graduate of the Green River High School. She married Vance A. Felton at San Francisco, Calif., on May 28, 1932. A longtime Green River resident, Mrs. Felton had moved to North Platte, Neb. in 1958 and formerly resided in Cheyenne and San Francisco, Calif. She returned to Green River to reside three years ago. She was a lifetime member of the Wyoming State Historical Society. She was also a member of the Women’s Press Organization. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died on May 20, 1972. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including James Crosson of Rock Springs, John Crosson of Farson and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Signe Crosson of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 10, 1977 DOMINIC LEONE Funeral services for Dominic Leone, 70, of 610 2nd St., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Butler of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Following services, his body was returned to Weir, Kans., for interment. Mr. Leone died at 2:55 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for 10 days. He had been in ill health for several years. He was born at Weir, Kans., on Nov. 6, 1906, the son of the late Antonio and Mary Leone. He attended school at Weir, Kans., and was an Army veteran of World War II. A retired coal miner, he had resided in Rock Springs since 1946. He was married to Edith Wilson Evans on Jan. 1, 1957 at Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Edith of Rock Springs; two brothers, John and Tony of Weir, Kans., and three sisters, Mary Mates of Weir, Kans., Lucy Gava of Pittsburg, Calif., and Addie Rizzo of Arma, Kans.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Bill (Ruth) Barker of Aurora, Colo., and Kay Conrad of Lafayette, Ind., several grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 10, 1977 CLARA WILDER Funeral services for Clara Elizabeth Kidder Wilder, 81, of 1004 McKinley Ave., were conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Kenneth Biel of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ken Peary, Ralph Gilpin, Scott Mackey, Merle Woodward, Bill Uranker, Glenn Heagney. Jack Travis was an honorary pallbearer. Mrs. Wilder died at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She had been a resident of Rock Springs for 48 years and a Wyoming resident for 72 years. She was born Oct. 6, 1896 in Central City, Neb., and is survived by her husband, Merle D. Wilder, of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Lorne (Lucille) Foley of Rock Springs; a son, Harold L. Wilder of Big Piney; a sister, Mrs. Anne Dawson of Lusk; a brother, Harry Kidder on Panguitch, Utah, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 10, 1977 EMMANUAL WIRE Graveside services for infant Emmanual Raymond Wire were conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, with Bishop Ray Overy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. The infant son of Victor Raymond and Diana Ainslie Wire of 4016 Springs Dr., Space 9, Rock Springs, died one hour after birth on Monday, Sept. 5 at 3:45 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include one brother, Elza Raymond Wire of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ainslie of Douglas, Wyo.; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rimmer of Chadron, Neb.; Jessie Ainslie of Hay Springs, Neb.; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Fred Wire Sr., of Rock Springs, and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 10, 1977 ARVILLA STEPHENS Funeral services for Arvilla Meredith Stephens, 73, of 138 S. 5th W., Green River, were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River. Bishop Ray Christopherson officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Williams, Bill Lewis, Donald Yowell, Harold walker, Harold Scritchfield and Earl Day. Mrs. Stephens died on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 9:30 a.m. She was born on July 29, 1904, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the daughter of James Meredith and Hilda Betsey Monson. She married George M. Stephens on June 11, 1924. She was a member of the LDS Church and had lived in Green River since 1925. She previously lived in Manila, Utah. Survivors include her husband, Dr. George M. Stephens of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. G.A. (June) Maroney of Cheyenne and Mrs. Dean (Evelyn) Olsen of Riverton, Wyo.; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. Glen (Elva) Wright of Denver and one brother (ink stain). --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 13, 1977 Motorist Dies While Changing Tire Eli Robertson, 54, of Point of Rocks, was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 7:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12. Mr. Robertson apparently had a flat tire in the eastbound lane of I-80 at milepost 146 and had just finished changing the tire when he suffered a heart attack. A passing motorist stopped and summoned aid. He was born in Oklahoma on Dec. 29, 1922, and was employed as a carpenter for Stearns-Roger Construction Co. He was a World War II veteran and had served with the Army Air Corps. He was married to Pauline Higsby, in Clarksville, Ark. on July 20, 1973. He had been a resident of Point of Rocks since 1973. Survivors include his wife, Pauline, of Point of Rocks, two sons, Bobby Joe and Charles of Dumas, Ark., one daughter, Harrisha, of Van Buren, Ark., two step-sons, Sidney Baught, of Casper, and Jamie of Point of Rocks, three step-daughters, Donna Sure Claussen, of Oakland, Brenda Kinman, of Clarksville, Ark., and Frankie Lea Williams of Clarksville, and several brothers, sisters, neices and nephews. Funeral services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 13, 1977 Bertram William Wonnacott II Dies Bertram William Wonnacott II, 58, of 320 1/2 Sublette, Pinedale, died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 1977, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Wednesday. He had been in ill health for the past several years. The son of the late Bertram William Wonnacott I and Edna Jensen Wonnacott, he was born at Salt Lake City, Utah on August 28, 1919. A longtime former Rock Springs resident he was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School as was married to the former Bette Hudak at Manila, Utah on June 8, 1939. Mr. Wonnacott was a retired paint contractor and had resided in Pinedale since 1973. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, The American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 40 and 8 and the Painters Local Union No 79, and was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Donnie Keelin. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the Seabees and the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife, Bette, of Pinedale, three daughters, Mrs. Don (Beverley) Keelin, Mrs. Dennis (Patricia) Washam and Mrs. Jim (Penny) Gaskins all of Rock Springs, two sons, Bill W. of Rock Springs and Paul R. of Reliance, Wyoming, a brother, Paul S. Wonnacott, of Rock Springs, two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Beverly) Bertagnolli, of Ogden, Utah and Mrs. Pauline Winters of Costa Mesa, Calif., four grandchildren, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Bishop Ronald Ray Overy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will officiate. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, with interment in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home, 154 Elk St. Tuesday until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1977 James Anderson Dies At Age 73 James Clifford Anderson, 73, of 17 Wardell Court, Rock Springs, died at his home at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. A resident of Rock Springs for most of his life, Mr. Anderson was born in Lyman, Wyo., on Jan 17, 1904. He is survived by three sisters, including Mrs. Rachael Kimball of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Mary Thompson of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Myrtle Foster, of Mt Rose, Colo., one brother, Eldon Anderson of Lyman; several nieces and nephews and on sister-in-law. Mrs. Fer?? Wilde of Reliance, Wyo. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, at the LDS Church with Bishop Ray Overy officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary chapel, 106 K St., Wednesday evening. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1977 JAMES ANDERSON Funeral services for James Clifford Anderson, 73, of 712 Gobel St., Rock Springs, were conducted on Friday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. at the L.D.S. Church. Bishop Ray Overy officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alex Clark Sr., Alex Clark Jr., George Powers, Ben Powers, Nick Skorup Jr., Cecil McPhie, Matt Laurunen and Charles Parker. Mr. Anderson died of a heart attack on Tuesday, Sept. 13. He was living at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Powers at the time of his death. A resident of this area for more than 55 years, Mr. Anderson was born in Lyman, Wyo., on Jan. 27, 1904, the son of Christina and Jonas Anderson. He married Mary Blacker in the L.D.S. Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Dec. 22, 1926. Mr. Anderson worked at Superior for D.O. Clark where he was an Assistant Superintendent. He then moved to Rock Springs in 1953, and worked at F.M.C. as a foreman. He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1966, his daughter, Naomi, in 1960 and two infant sons who died at birth. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Rachel Kimbal, and Mrs. Mary Thompson, both of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Myrtle Foster of Montrose, Colo.; one brother, Eldon Anderson of Lyman, Wyo.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lavine Wilde of Reliance and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1977 BERTRAM WONNACOTT Funeral services for Bertram William Wonnacott II, 58, of 320 ½ Sublette, Pinedale, were conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Bishop Ronald Ray Overy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiated. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 with interment in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were Alex Garbrecht, Marko Begovich, Frank Kos, Nick Moser, Eddie Yedinak and Jim Bryan. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Stassinos, Lee Wright, Ernie Faler, Bell Morris, Don Lund, Bob Wilkie, Joe Kruljac, Bruz Bryant, Rick Canterbury, Cecil Head, Bill Myers, Carlos Keelins and Glen Shaw. Mr. Wonnacott died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, September 10 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Wednesday, September 7. He had been in ill health for the past several years. The son of the late Bertram William Wonnacott I and Edna Jensen Wonnacott, he was born at Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 28, 1919. A longtime former Rock Springs resident, he was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School and was married to the former Bette Hudak at Manila, Utah, on June 8, 1939. Mr. Wonnacott was a retired paint contractor and had resided in Pinedale since 1973. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 40 and 8, and the Painter’s Local Union No. 79, and he was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Donnie Keelin. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Seabees and the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife, Bette, of Pinedale; three daughters, Mrs. Don (Beverly) Keelin, Mrs. Dennis (Patricia) Washam and Mrs. Jim (Penny) Gaskins, all of Rock Springs; two sons, Bill W. of Rock Springs, and Paul R. of Reliance, Wyo.; a brother, Paul S. Wonnacott of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Beverly) Bertagnolli of Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Pauline Winters of Costa Mesa, Calif.; four grandchildren, several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1977 CHARLES TALMADGE Funeral services for Charles Edgar Talmadge, 76, of 474 Schultz St., Green River, were conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 9:30 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas H. Hughes officiated. Burial was at the Bethel Cemetery in Cheyenne on Thursday, Sept. 15. Pallbearers were Roger Ellserston, Toby Miskimins, Glen Aslund, A.P. Dipoms, Gary Loyd and Ken McCann. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Morris, Mike Bergonzo, Rodney Rollins, Jack Zimmerman, Tom Burns, Gilbert Lee, Harold Walker and Burl Murphy. Mr. Talmadge died on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 12:41 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born on Oct. 3, 1900, at Santa Rosa, Calif., the son of Charles Vance Talmadge and Rowena Slusser. He married Clara C. Smith on March 1, 1929 in Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. Talmadge was employed as a switchman for Union Pacific Railroad for 23 years and retired in 1966. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. A resident of Green River since 1948, he had previously resided in Laramie. Survivors include his wife, Clara, of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Wendell O. (Lue) Morris of Cheyenne; one sister, Florence Kensey of Cheyenne, and one great-granddaughter, Wendy Lue Seyersdahl of Cheyenne. He was preceded in death by one grandson, J.D. Seyersdahl in 1973. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1977 MARGUERITE P. OWENS Funeral services for Marguerite P. Owens, 74, of Green River, were conducted Tuesday, September 13, in Green River, at the 3rd Ward LDS Church with Bishop Michael Layne officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rusty Owens, Stanley Owens, Charles Owens, Tommy Brewer, Otto Owens and Carl Owens. Mrs. Owens died Saturday, Sept. 10, at 1:44 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born Nov. 5, 1902 in Randolph, Utah, the daughter of Edwin Theodore Pope and Laura Gunn. She married Charles Owens March 27, 1922 in Randolph, Utah. A member of the LDS Church, Mrs. Randolph lived in Green River since 1922. She had previously resided in Evanston. Survivors include her husband, Charles of Green River; two sons, Robert Otto Owens of Ogden, Utah, and Edwin L. Owens of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Hilbert (Marian) Smith of Green River, Mrs. Earl (Laura Jean) Bartelt of Green River, and Mrs. Frederick (Dora Charlene) Jackson of Rifle; one sister, Mrs. Harriet Barnes of Layton, Utah; two brothers, Lloyd D. Pope of Ogden, Wilbur Pop of Grace, Idaho and 17 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1977 ELI ROBERTSON Funeral services for Eli Robertson, 54, of Point of Rocks, were conducted on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Biel officiated. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Burl DeLambert, Ralph DeLambert, Mike Fraser, Marty Garrett, Bob Knott and John Young. Mr. Robertson was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 7:50 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12. He suffered a heart attack while changing a flat tire on I-80, about 41 miles east of Rock Springs. He was born at Marble City, Okla. on Dec. 29, 1922, the son of the late Cleve and Louise Wallace Robertson. He married Pauline Rigsby at Clarksville, Ark. on July 20, 1973. At the time of his death, he was employed as a carpenter for Sterns Rogers Construction Co. Mr. Robertson had resided at Point of Rocks for the past four years. Survivors include his wife, Pauline of Point of Rocks, Wyo.; two sons, Bobby Jo Robertson of Helena, Ark. and Charles of Wagoner, Okla.; a daughter, Harrisha of Van Buren, Ark., two stepsons, Sidney Vaught of Casper, Wyo. and Jamie Vaught of Point of Rocks; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Donna Sue Claessen of Oakland, Calif., Brenda Kinman and Frankie Lea Williams, both of Clarksville, Ark.; one brother, Levi and one sister, Louise, both of Marble City, Okla. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 24, 1977 ROSE LEMARR Funeral services for Rose LeMarr, 90, of 16 Wardell Ct., Rock Springs, were held Saturday with Rev. Gary Seymour officiating at the Rogan Chapel. Burial was in the family plot in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Dryich, Douglas O’Dell, Walter Ingham, Harry Bonder, Donald O’Dell and Morton May. She died Wednesday, September 14 at 4:25 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital. She was born September 21, 1887 in Carbon and had lived in Rock Springs for 72 years. She is survived by one brother, Earl H. Sprowell; three sisters, Mrs. Celia O’Dell, Laramie, Mrs. Elsie May, Laramie, Mrs. Maude Ace, Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. LeMarr was a member of the Eastern Star of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 24, 1977 COLUMBA BROSEGHINI Funeral services for Columba Broseghini, 77, of 1320 9th St., were held Saturday at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Butler officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Broseghini died Wednesday, September 14, at 4:20 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital. She had been in ill health for the past year. Her pallbearers were Herman Rauzi, Serafino Rauzi, Aldo Profaizer, Robert Zancanella, Jim Broseghini and Tom Broseghini. Mrs. Broseghini was born at Albiano, Trento, Tyrol, Austria on Nov. 18, 1899, the daughter of the late Masimiliano and Eda Odorizzi Filippi. She came to the United States on October 30, 1922 and was married to Louis A. Broseghini at Kirksville, Mo., on Nov. 18, 1922. She came to Rock Springs on Jan. 1, 1925 and has resided here since that time. Survivors include her husband, Louis A. of Rock Springs, one son, Bill and one daughter, Edith Magnetti, both of Rock Springs; a brother, Vittorio Filippi of Trento, Italy, and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Enrica) Profaizer of Rock Springs and Mrs. Pia Nardelli, of Leernes, Brusels, Belgium; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 24, 1977 ROSE NOWAK Funeral services for Rose Nowak, 86, of 425 B Street, Apt. C., Rock Springs, were conducted Monday, Sept. 19, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiated. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Michael R. Yedinak, Donald L. Legerski, Joe Radosvich, John B. Larrabaster, James W. Phillips Sr., and James W. Phillips Jr. Rosary was recited Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. She died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 1977, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past three weeks. She was born October 26, 1890, at Milwaukee, Wis., and was the daughter of the late George and Victoria Lettenberger Streicher. She was graduated from Mercy High School at Milwaukee, Wis., and was married to Edwin H. Nowak at Milwaukee on June 15, 1915. Following her husband’s death on Feb. 13, 1960, she came to Rock Springs to make her home. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dr. Paul R. Yedinak of Rock Springs, and her son and daughter-in-law, Edwin H. and Jean Nowak of Mercer Island, Wash., four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, George. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and St. Therese and St. Mark’s circles and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 24, 1977 MARY GALICICH Funeral services for Mary Galicich, 92, a resident of Rock Springs for 58 years, were held Wednesday, September 21 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Butler officiated. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Parish rosary was recited Tuesday. Pallbearers were Albert G. Galicich, Joseph H. Glaicich, Ernest T. Lowseth, John A. Fortuna, John Strojeck and Frank T. Kershisnik. She was born at Leskovica, Slovenija, Yugoslavia, on November 20, 1884, came to the United States in 1904 and was married to Joe Galicich at Cumberland, Wyoming, on January 14, 1906. She is survived by one daughter, Cecilia Chapman; two sons, Joseph H. Galicich and Albert G. Galicich, all of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Frances M. Lowseth of Rock Springs, John R. Mrak of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Marguerite Cummings of Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Joseph H. Galicich Jr., of Alpine, New Jersey, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Her husband died in Rock Springs on April 1, 1970 and she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary G. Mrak, and a granddaughter, Rosemary Mrak Strojek. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1977 LENA BONOMO Funeral services for Lena Bonomo, 64, of 1310 Liberty Drive, Rock Springs, were held Monday, September 26, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Hoodack, S.J., officiating. She died Friday, September 23 at 3:35 a.m. at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. Rosary at the Vase Funeral Chapel was recited Sunday, September 25, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Her pallbearers were Ole Anselmi, Ed Yori, Leon Zancanella, Ed Dunn, Joe Melinkovich and Louie Shifrar. She was born January 29, 1913 [sic] at Rock Springs and was the daughter of the late Antone and Ida Corazza Visintainer. She graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1930 and also was a graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Denver, Colo., with the class of 1939. She was married to the late Charles “Chick” Bonomo on August 5, 1940. Mrs. Bonomo had been a lifetime resident of Rock Springs and had been in ill health for the past six and a half months. Survivors include two sons, Chuck and Gary of Rock Springs; one brother, Otto Visintainer of Arlington, Virginia; four sisters, Mrs. Bea Barker, Mrs. Joe (Mary) Varady and Mrs. Edwin (Edith) Dunn, all of Rock Springs, Mary Marina of Highlands, Calif. Several nieces, nephews and four grandchildren also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1977 ISABELL HOYNE Funeral services for Isabell Hoyne, 82, of 1918 Opal Street, Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, September 28, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Seymour of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. She died Sunday, September 25 at 10:35 p.m. at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. Her pallbearers were J. William Baker, John Arthur Baker, Robert Volcic, John Fornengo, Frank Volcic and John Hogg. She was born August 25, 1895 at Cambria, and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Brown Allen. She attended schools in Sheridan and married Edward P. Hoyne on August 9, 1917, in Lewistown, Montana. Mrs. Hoyne had been in ill health for the past six months. She had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1942. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Fornengo and Mrs. Frank (Phyllis) Volcic, both of Rock Springs; William Hoadly of Green River; two great-nephews, William Baker and Robert Volcic, both of Rock Springs, and a great-niece, Marie Fernandez also of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, who died on March 1, 1964. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1977 FRANCES DIMICK Funeral services for Frances Victor Dimick, 59, of 132 Mountain Fuel Station, Space No. 2, Green River, were conducted Wednesday, September 28 a the Green River Second Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop J.R. Yates presiding. Burial was in the Price Cemetery. Mr. Dimick died Monday, September 26 at 4:17 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital. His pallbearers were Doug Tanner, Jim Tanner, Jerry Tanner, Karl Tanner, Virgil Blanchard and Joseph Bertagnolli. Born September 5, 1918 in Sunnyside, Utah to Frances Joseph Dimick and Annie Latturner Dimick, he married Helen Tanner July 1?, 1947 in Wellington, Utah. A member of the LDS Church, Dimick was a mine maintenance training superintendent for Allied Chemical. An Army veteran of World War II, the last ten years he had lived in Green River after previously residing in Price, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Helen of Green River; two sons, Jerry Lee Dimick of Price, Utah and Jeffrey Dale Dimick of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Ted (Vickie) Coleman of Green River; his mother, Mrs. Annie Dimick of Green River; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen Annie Peacock of Green River, Utah, and Betty Jean Blandford of Vernal, Utah; and one brother, George Gerald Dimick of Vernal, Utah. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1977 MABEL J. STAFFORD Funeral services for Mabel J. Stafford, 504 A Street, Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, October 1, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Gary Seymour of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Her pallbearers were John McCrann, Ralph Craft, Ray Lorenzon, Francis Patterson, Clarence Potter and Dee Slaughter. She died at her home Tuesday, September 27, after an illness of four weeks. Mrs. Stafford was born at Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 8, 1898, the daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Schunka Mitwalsky and was graduated from high school at Cedar Rapids, where she received her nurses training. A retired nurse, Mrs. Stafford had been a Rock Springs resident for the past 60 years. She was married to John A. Stafford at Denver, Colo. on August 14, 1922. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1975. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara of Rock Springs; a sister, Edith Cliff of Carthage, Mo.; two brothers, Ralph and Ray Mitwalsky both of Saratoga. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1977 MARY LUCILLE JONES Funeral services for Mary Lucille Jones, 63, of 735 Connecticut Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. She died Monday, Oct. 10, 4 a.m. at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient since September 14. Pallbearers were Earl McKenzie, Rudy Pivik, John W. Taylor, Ralph Craft, Gordon Edwards and Maurice Faler. She was born in Casper, July 1, 1914, the daughter of the late John and Jennie Gregg Heagney, and was a graduate of the Natrona County High School with the class of 1932. She married Harry Cottle Jones November 10, 1934, in Casper, and has been a resident of Rock Springs since that time. Survivors include her husband, Harry, of Rock Springs; two sons, John Roy Jones, who is with the United States Air Force stationed in Germany and Ed Jones, of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Marion (Mary Jane) Hinesley, Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Frances) Lusby, Casper, Mrs. Richard (Helen) Day, Rock Springs; three brothers, Bill Heagney, Casper, Frank Heagney, Billings, Montana; Pete Heagney, Worland; four grandchildren, Dan and Sena Hinesley, Rock Springs, and Maureen and Mike Jones, Great Falls, Montana. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Neighbors of the Woodcraft. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1977 HALEY POTTS Funeral services for Haley Braden Potts, 82, of 289 W. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Smith Funeral Home, the Rev. Richard Schmidt of the Baptist Church officiated. She died Saturday, Oct. 8, 11:30 p.m. in Ogden, Utah. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Braden, Dean Braden, W.A. Johnson, Ted Shearer, Arthur Deichmueller, Albert Carollo, Francis Bingham and Cecil Shepard. Honorary pallbearers were Percy Valencia, Bert Smith, Wayne Deck, Russell Cameron, George Stephens, Tracy Stine, Claude Eskridge and A.C. Genz. Mrs. Potts was born on Nov. 22, 1894, in New Market, Tenn., the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Braden. She married Henry T. Potts on April 14, 1914, in North Platte, Neb. A member of the Baptist Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Mrs. Potts was a resident of Green River for 52 years. Survivors include two sons, Melvin Potts of Pittsburg, Kan., and William Potts, of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (May) Johnson of Frolic City, Utah, Mrs. Wes (Ann) Bennett of Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Elwood (Donna) Wrampe of Gillette, Wyo.; three brothers, Henry Braden of Portland, Ore., Newton Braden of Denver, Colo., and Dave Braden of Green River; four sisters, Necy Bingham of Green River, Tina Coons of Cheyenne, Edith Wilson of Seal Beach, Calif., and Alice Kenfield of Big Springs, Neb., 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died on April 1, 1967. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1977 LLOYD JENKINS Funeral services for Lloyd Frank Jenkins, 45, of Fontenelle, and the Jenkins’ Ranch in Maybell, Colorado, were conducted Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. He died Friday, Oct. 7, at the Denver Garden Hospital where he had been a patient since Sept. 15. Pallbearers were Boyd Walker, James Ramsey Jr., George Foote, Andrew Korogi, Doug Worley Jr., and Jack Simkin. Honorary pallbearers were James Ramsey Sr., Otho Calloway, Bill Baker, Pete Worley, Neil Simkin and Sonny March. He was born September 30, 1932 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank and Mary L. Worley Jenkins. He was graduated from the Rock Springs High School, and was a veteran of the Korean war, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Jenkins was employed at the Stauffer Chemical Company as an evaporator and ran the ranch at Maybell at the time of his death. Survivors include a son, Frank, with the U.S. Army in Germany, and one daughter, Eva Jenkins, of Las Vegas, Nevada; three aunts, Marie Bolen, Evanston, Lorna Snyder, Eugene, Oregon, and Bertha SImkin, Rock Springs; two uncles, Pete Worley, Rock Springs, and Elijah Worley, Aurora, Missouri; and one niece, Mrs. Robert (Diana) Gatti, Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Helen Jenkins Ramsay. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1977 VICTORIA GROSSO Funeral services for Victoria Grosso, 70, of 207 Liberty Street, were held Friday, Oct. 14, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens and rosary was recited Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Vase Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 8:05 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for three days. Pallbearers were Libro DeBernardi, Mike Matozevich, Thomas Overy, John Nigra, Dominick Coletti and Pete Delaurante Jr. She was born May 15, 1907, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Frank and Marion Perucca Delaurante, and she attended school in Rock Springs. Mrs. Grosso was married to James Grosso in Rock Springs and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Our Lady of Sorrows Council of Catholic Women and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, James, of Rock Springs, a son and daughter-in-law, James F. and Barbara Grosso, of Sheridan; one brother, Pete Delaurante, Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Andrew (Phyllis) Peternell and Lucy Delaurante, both of Rock Springs; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alex and a sister, Lucille. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1977 ROBERT MARSING Funeral services for Robert Coleman Marsing, 21, were conducted on Monday, Oct 10 in the Green River 4th Ward LDS Church. Bishop Layle Harman officiated. Pallbearers were Richard Marsing, Mark Marsing, Norman Marsing, Bill Pectol, Gary Denning and Elder Jenks. Burial was today in the Lambert Cemetery in Grobeline, La at 2 p.m. Mr. Marsing was a passenger in an airplane which crashed near Lehi, Utah on September 30 at 4:30 a.m. He had been flying from Texas to the LDS Conference in Salt Lake City when the accident occurred. Mr. Marsing was born on June 16, 1956, in Flagstaff, Ariz., the son of Daniel M. Marsing and Bonnie Hardy. He was a member of the LDS Church. He was a graduate of the high school in Moab, Utah and attended one year of commercial art college. He had been living in Houston, Tex. Since February and had resided in Green River for one year prior to that. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marsing, and two brothers, Daniel Norman Marsing Jr., who is stationed in San Francisco, Calif with the Navy and Mark E. Marsing of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1977 GERALD GLYNN Funeral services for Gerald G. Glynn, 70, of 1016 Sixth Street, Rock Springs, were conducted Friday, Oct. 14, in the Rogan Chapel with the Rev. John Hoodack officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Gardens. He died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2:10 a.m., at the Memorial Hospital after having been a patient there for two days. Pallbearers were Wallace Gibbons, Clifford Gibbons, Ronald Gunyan, Jino Roccabruna, Curtis Keelin and Myron Gunyan. A retired coal miner, Mr. Glynn was born July 11, 1907, in Old Forge, Pa. He lived in Rock Springs since 1934. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edna Gibbons; a granddaughter, Mrs. Ronald (Barbara) Gunyan, Rock Springs; two grandsons, Clifford Gibbons and Wallace Gibbons, both of Rock Springs; and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 22, 1977 HERMAN MENKINEY Funeral services for Herman Menkiney, 72, of 543 North Front Street were conducted Saturday, Oct. 15, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Interment was in the family plot in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. He died Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Kimberly Manor. A rosary was held Friday, Oct. 14 at the Rogan Chapel. Pallbearers were Jack Woodsmall, Leno Menghini, John Larrabaster, Ole Anselmi, Joseph Melinkovich and Dr. R.R. Menghini. A rancher in Rock Springs, he was born September 25, 1905 at Little Bitter Creek, Wyoming. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Barbara Vander Mel, Boise, Idaho, and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 22, 1977 IMPIE HUHTA Funeral services for Impie Huhta, 77, of 614 D Street, Rock Springs, were held Tuesday, Oct. 18. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. She died Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Lyons, Colo., May 4, 1900, the daughter of the late John and Marie Evelyn Simonson, and she attended school in Lyons. Pallbearers were Angelo Anselmi, Leonard Hansen, Oliver Hensala, Tarmo Hilbacka, Arthur Pentila and Henry Rood. She was married to John Henry Huhta in Hanna, Wyoming in 1919 and came to Rock Springs to make her home the same year. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Tim Nousi, Rock Springs; a sister, Alma Ulvila, Rock Springs, and two grandchildren, Tim J. Nousi and Janice L. Bryan, both of Rock Springs and three great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband John H. Huhta, a sister, Edith Parkko and a brother, J.E. Koski. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 22, 1977 MILDRED HOFF Funeral services for Mildren Leona Hoff, 60, of 666 North 7th Street, Laramie, were conducted Saturday, October 15, the Rev. Roy Miller officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. She died Thursday, October 13, at the Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Colo., following an illness of two and one-half weeks. Pallbearers were Dale Pryich, Doug Pryich, Brent Holmes, Terry Bonger, Monte Croft and Walter Ingham. She was born in Tom’s Creek, Va., July 19, 1917, the daughter of the late John D. O’Dell and Celia Sprowell O’Dell of Laramie. She attended school in Rock Springs and was married to Roy S. Hoff in Manila, Utah, on Feb. 20, 1934. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Hoff had resided in Laramie for the past several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died March 9, 1970. She is survived by two sons, Bill Hoff, Denver, Colo., and Robert Hoff, Portland, Ore.; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Jean) Lowell, Werms, Germany; two brothers, Donald Robert O’Dell, Casper and Earl Douglas O’Dell, Laramie; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Holmes, Laramie, Mrs. George (Edna) Pryich, Casper, and Mrs. Donna Bretthaur, Los Angeles, Calif.; two aunts, Elsie May, Laramie, and Maude Ace, Rock Springs; one uncle, Earl Sprowell, Rock Springs; ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 22, 1977 WALTER CENCICH Funeral services for Walter Larnen Cencich, 29, of Rock Springs were held Saturday, October 15, at the Rogan Chapel. The Rev. Carl L. Stark Jr., of the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church officiated. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Gardens. He was killed in an auto accident Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Stanley, North Dakota. Pallbearers were Juno Rogers, Henry Hafner, Sonny Rogers, Ben Martinez, Floyd Martinez and Alan Gothard. He was born April 1, 1948 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Walter Larnen Cencich and Mrs. George (Violet) Beam of Central Point, Ore., and the adoptive grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matt Cencich of Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife, Karen Jo Cencich and son, Walter Isaac Cencih, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Bill (Sandra) Lorz, of San Luis Obispo and Mrs. Richard Pruett, of Central Point, Ore.; a brother, George Beam Jr., of California; two aunts, Mrs. Theo Bruland of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. John Bozner, of Rock Springs; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Barry and Bernice Corhn of Green River and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1977 Former RS Resident Dies Former Rock Springs resident Ada Rosella Pate Sellers, died in her home in Ogden, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 11 p.m. She was born in Union, Salt Lake County, Utah on Jan. 4, 1902, the daughter of Ezra Greenwood Pate and Ada Rosella Sharp. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Northwestern States from 1926 to 1928. She was married to Richard Eugene Sellers in the Salt Lake Temple April 10, 1933 and had been a resident of Rock Springs until 1962 when her husband retired and they moved to Ogden. She went on an LDS mission to England with her husband in 1970 and 1971. She is survived by her husband, three sons and three daughters, Ella Katherine Macurdy, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Eugene Elden Sellers, Eden; Raymond Roy Sellers, Ft. Bridger; Ida Marie Franc of Rock Springs; Eva Louise Mudrow of Devil’s Slide, Utah and John Albert Sellers of Imperial, Calif. Mrs. Sellers was preceded in death by two children, Richard and Dale Sellers and Rose Ada Sellers Simonson. She has 39 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Lindquist Mortuary Chapel in Ogden on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial and graveside services will be held in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs at 4 p.m. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1977 WILLIAM SIMKIN Funeral services for William Edmund Ernest Simkin, 70, of 939 McKinley Avenue were conducted Monday, Oct. 24, at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Gary Seymour of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. He died Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for eight days. He had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born in Pontypridd, South Wales, England on November 16, 1906 and came to Rock Springs in 1910, the son of the late Edmund Jacob and Elizabeth Wilson Simkin. He attended school at Rock Springs and was married to Jeannette Williams at Rock Springs on October 6, 1928. He retired as a truck driver for Bunning Transfer company after 28 year of service and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 and a member of the Episcopal Church. In 1966, he was voted driver of the Month when he worked for Bunning. Pallbearers were Adolph Etcheverry, Robert Tatman, Albert Anselmi, Christian Bunning, Bill McCurtain and Howard Van Valkenburg. Survivors include his wife Jeannette of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Enid J.) Van Valkenburg of Rock Springs and Mrs. Melvin (Marily) Juhl of Denver, Colo.; three brothers, Curtis, Harold and Neil all of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Bob and Bernice Van Valkenburg of Rock Springs and Derk Juhl of Denver, Colo. and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kendra of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, William Clyde, who died in infancy and a brother, Clyde. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1977 ALFRED RUSSELL Funeral services for Alfred Russell, 85, of 416 Elias Avenue, were conducted Thursday, Oct. 27 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael Butler officiated. He died Monday, Oct. 24 in the Memorial Hospital. Burial was in the American Legion Plot of the Mountain View Cemetery. A rosary was reicted Wednesday at the Rogan Chapel. Pallbearers were Ambrose Hamilton, Ted Hamilton, Rudy Jelosek, Ted Tynsky, Ed Opella and William Inkert. He had been a patient at the hospital since Oct. 14. He had lived in Rock Springs for 55 years and was a retired coal miner. He was born July 26, 1892 at Loebin, Austria. Survivors include his brother, Edward, of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; two nephews, Fred Russold of Rock Springs and William Inkert of Butte, Mont; nine nieces. Mr. Russell was a life member of the Elks Club, the VFW and the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1977 VICKI VIGIL Funeral services for Vicki Vigil, 26, of Space 22 Mobile Corrals Trailer Park, Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday, Oct. 27 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael Butler officiated. She died Friday, Oct. 21 at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for one week. Rosary was recited Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Vase Funeral Home and burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Linford Taylor, Charlie Christensen, Michael Masterson, Roger K. Travis, Ron Scott and Gilbert Torres. She was born at Rock Springs, Wyoming on September 15, 1951, the daughter of Julian M. Vigil and Maryann Dominguez Vigil, both of Rock Springs, and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1970. Miss Vigil attended the University of Wyoming for one year. She was employed as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell at the time of her death. Survivors include her parents of Rock Springs and two sisters, Mrs. Roger (Barbara) Pulley of Green River and Diane Torres of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles and a niece and a nephew. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1977 FRANCES EVANS Funeral services for Frances L. Evans, 52 of 640 Jefferson, Green River, were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. Michael Butler of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River, and rosary was recited Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Home. She died Friday, Oct. 21, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She had been in ill health since Sunday, Oct. 16. A Green River resident for the past 1 ½ years, she formerly resided at El Cajon, California. She was born January 6, 1925 at Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Charles and Amylia Krupa Luck and was graduated from High School at Brooklyn, New York. Pallbearers were Sergio Capozza, Doug Malone, Venn Byrd, Bill Grey, Steve Woodruff and John Holeman. She was married to Raymond Evans at San Diego, Calif. on April 7, 1946. She is survived by her husband, Raymond of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Phil (Mary) Stowers of El Cajon, Calif. and Regina Evans of Green River; two sisters, Emma Butch of Spring Valley, Calif. and Viola Woodward of Temple Hills, Md.; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 5, 1977 EUGENE BAKER Funeral services for Eugene Baker, 30, of 1320 Main St., Reliance, were held Tuesday, Nov. 1. The Rev. Gary Seymour officiated. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. He died in a traffic accident Saturday, Oct. 29, about 25 miles south of Pinedale. He was born in Rock Springs, March 19, 1947, the son of Benjamin John and Pearl Mae Dickerson Baker of Reliance. Pallbearers were Robert Cuthbertson, Paul Holly, Paul Lewis, Tom Larsen, Robert Scanlon and Roy Nott. He was graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1965, and was married to Marlee Kay Seppie in Evanston on June 3, 1967. He was the owner of Baker Electrical Company. Survivors include his parents, his wife, two sons, all of Reliance; a sister, Mrs. Bob (Elsie) McCaskill, Rock Springs; four brothers, J.S. Baker, Cottonwood, Ariz., Ben Frank Baker, Fraser, Colo., Dwayne Baker and Donald Baker, both of Rock Springs. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and several great-nieces and nephews also survive. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and the BPO Elks Lodge No. 624. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 5, 1977 WALTER SWIATEK Funeral services for Walter Thomas Swiatek, 19, of 921 Wilderness Drive, Green River, were held Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Smith Funeral Home, the Rev. Louis Griser of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church officiated. Mr. Swiatek died Sunday, Oct. 23 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. He was born May 16, 1958 in Warren, Ohio to Walter Edward Swiateck and Virginia Jane Delp. He married Connie May Atkinson on Sept. 18, 1976 in Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and attended school in Cooksburg, Pa. He had lived in Green River since March. Pallbearers were Thomas H. Lubbers, Lester R. Ogren, Jeff Devail, Patrick M. Zamora, Mark Guffey and Doug Ralph. Survivors include his wife, two children, Jennifer Marie and Walter Thomas III, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swiatek of Green River; two brothers, Ulysses Grant Swiatek and Virgil James Swiatek of Green River; two sisters, Helen Doris Swiatek of Green River and Mrs. Sarah Jane Pasinski of Glassport, Pa.; his godparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Olshanski of Monaco, Pa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 5, 1977 ELMA BUXTON Funeral services for Elma Lois Buxton, 67, of 667 Blake St., Green River, were conducted Monday, Oct. 31 at the Union Congregational Church, the Rev. Benjamin Smith officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. She was shot to death in her home Thursday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. Pallbearers were Alton Hermansen, Glenn Hill, Don Brown, Albert Carollo, John Kalivas and Bob Lewis. Honorary pallbearers were George Stephens, Luther Gerdes, John Bernard and Charles Baker. She was born Nov. 25, 1909, in Lebanon, Kan. Her parents were Mr. Martin W. McGerria and Rosie Burgess McGerria. She married Ervie Hubert Weed June 29, 1928, and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1958. She married Thomas A. Buxton April 30, 1967, in Green River. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church in Green River, she sang in the church choir, was a member of the Homemakers Club, the bridge club. She was also a Girl Scout leader and worked in the Green River Mercantile. Mrs. Buxton had lived in Green River since 1936, and had lived previously in North Loop, Neb. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Steve. (Donna) Kalivas, Green River, Mrs. Charles (Bonnie) Cargile, Green River, Mrs. Bud (Paula Kay) Black, Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Mrs. Edith Gordon, Kearney, Neb.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 12, 1977 ELIZABETH BOICE Funeral services for Elizabeth M. Boice, 66, of ?05 B St., Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Rogan Chapel with the Rev. Charles Bartek of Jackson officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Mountain View Cemetery with graveside services by the Order of Eastern Star. She died Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pallbearers were Frank Angeli, Christian Bunning, Robert Confer, John Lucas, John McCrann, Rudy Pershin, Sam Phelps and Chrlie Saunders. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Asiala, Daron Dewey, John Timlin, John Drazovich and Leno Menghini. She was born in Rock Springs July 14, 1911, the daughter of Harry J. and Jeannette W. Boice. She attended the Rock Springs High School and graduated from Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City in 1930. She attended Southern Junior College in Petersburg, Va. From 1931 to 1932. She was employed by the Civil Service in Washington, D.C., before her retirement and return to Rock Springs. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, Daughters of the Nile, Order of Easter Star, Daughters of the American Revolution and an active member of the Sweetwater County Historical Society. She is survived by two cousins, Joseph H. Wise of Denver, Colo., and Kim Briggs of Rock Springs, one aunt, Mrs. Joseph H. Wise Sr., Denver, Colo., and several other cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 12, 1977 WILLIAM PEARSON Funeral services for William Pearson Sr., 81, of 125 Logan St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Rogan Chapel, the Rev. Roy A. Miller of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Pearson died Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers were Robert Hewitt, Clyde Brunz, Dennis Walker, Mike Ryan, Roy Wiley, Ezra Hooks, Jake Cordova and Tim C.P. Ryan. A retired coal miner and resident here for 60 years, Mr. Pearson was born Nov. 25, 1895, in Birmingham, Ala. He is survived by his wife, Norine Pearson, Rock Springs, two sons, William Pearson Jr., and Alfred Norman Pearson, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Florence Shephard, Salt Lake City, Utah; three brothers, Anderson Pearson, Salt Lake City, Floyd Pearson, Plainfield, N.J., and El??? Pearson, Los Angeles, Calif.; six grandchildren, William T. Pearson, Leann N. Pearson, Alfred J. Pearson, Audrey R. Pearson, Sherry A. Pearson and Jason N. Pearson. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 12, 1977 JOHN NORTH Funeral services for John Herman North, 64, of 415 I St., Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Vase Funeral Home, the Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. North died Friday, Nov. 4 at the Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Oct. 15. Pallbearers were Archie Piirainen, Tom Brannan, Bob Brannan, Tarme Hubacks, John Hofeldt and Larry Kanges. A Rock Springs resident for the past 40 years, he was born at Korpilonpolo, Sweden on September 5, 1913. Mr. North was a retired businessman and had operated the John North Hardware and Lumber Company in Rock Springs for many years. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Vivian) Brannan of Rock Springs, and a son, Gary North of Olney, Maryland; one brother, Karl and a sister, Ellen Erickson, both of Sweden; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 19, 1977 SILAS DORMAN Funeral services for Silas C. “Tex” Dorman, 81, of 1281 Bluebird, Salt Lake City, Utah, were conducted Friday, Nov. 18, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with military graveside services by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Bishop David Potter of McKinnon officiated. He died Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Doxy-Hatch Medical Center in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness. Pallbearers were Herman Stevens, Wendell Collier, Glen Davidson, Cloyce Smith, Clayton Smith and Lamont Smith. A Salt Lake City resident for one year, he had reside din McKinnon for three years prior to moving to Salt Lake City and was a former longtime Rock Springs resident, having lived here for 25 years. He was born in Sulphur Bluff, Texas, Nov. 15, 1896, the son of the late Allen and Nellie Henderson Dorman. He was a retired employee of the Wyoming State Highway Department. Married to Eva Smith at Green River on April 3, 1926, their marriage was solemnized in the Ogden, Utah, LDS Temple, Feb. 2, 1977. He was a Navy veteran of World War I and is survived by his wife, Eva of Salt Lake City; two sons, Clifford G. Dorman of Laurel, Miss. and Gail S. Dorman of Windsor, Conn.; one daughter, Mrs. Mike (Doreene) Bailey of Salt Lake City; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the LDS Church and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 19, 1977 FRED SANCHEZ Funeral services for Fred L. “Fritz” Sanchez, 22, were held Tuesday, 10 a.m. at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Rosary was recited Monday, Nov. 14 at the Vase Funeral Chapel and burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Sanchez was killed Thursday, Nov. 10 in a single vehicle accident near Echo Canyon, Utah. Pallbearers were Mark Anselmi, J.J. Anselmi, Larry Tarufelli, Larry Gil, Tony Espinoza and Mike Garcia. Mr. Sanchez was born at Rock Springs, Wyoming, on Dec. 3, 1954. A graduate of the Rock Springs High School, he was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He was associated with his father at the Interstate Mobil Service Station in Rock Springs at the time of his death. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Nash and Sandy Sanchez, of Rock Springs; his mother and stepfather, Rosella and David Trujillo of Denver, Colo.; four sisters, Tammy of Rock Springs, Sally, Geraldine and Bobbi Jean, all of Denver, Colo.; two brothers, Nash of Rock Springs and Danny of Denver; two nieces and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 19, 1977 DEBRA JORDAN Funeral services for Debra Janine Jordan, 17, of Space 57, Grand View Trailer Park, were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 16 in Gulfport, Miss. She was killed instantly Thursday, Nov. 10, in a single vehicle traffic accident on Swanson St. here. Miss Jordan was born on December 10, 1959 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of George Edward and Janice R. Rutledge Jordan. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 4 ½ years, Miss Jordan had attended schools in Wiggins, Miss. and Rock Springs. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her parents of Rock Springs; four sisters, Karla, Jerri, Michel and Krista, all of Rock Springs; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Rutledge of McHenry, Miss.; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.N. Jordan of Perkinson, Miss., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 19, 1977 HELEN WING Funeral services for Helen Roberta Wing, 49, of 107 Cedar St., Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. She died at her home early Saturday, Nov. 12, after she had returned from work. An autopsy revealed that she had died of a diabetic condition. Pallbearers were Dean Beitel, Ed Falius, Tom Carrillo, David Pedri, Floyd Knobby and Ken Fortuna. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Tate, Tom Carr and Don Vigil. She was born June 8, 1928 at El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of the late Thomas Roberts and Hazel Dodge Roberts of Chanute, Kansas. She was graduated from high school at El Dorado, Kansas, and was married there on July 4, 1946 to the late George W. Wing. He died March 8, 1975. A Rock Springs resident for the past 17 years, she was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, and a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors in addition to her mother are three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Dena) Carr and Mrs. Joseph (Kim) Tate both of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Don (Carolyn) Vigil of Green River; three sisters, Mildred Allen of Vancouver, Wash., Virginia Denton and Dorothy Sallee both of Chanute, Kansas; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including Jessie Roberts, who has made his home with Mrs. Wing from 1969 until he entered the United States Army. He is now stationed in Germany. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 19, 1977 ELMER DIMICK Funeral services for Elmer William Dimick, 63, of San Mateo, Calif., were conducted Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. at the Rogan Chapel, Bishop John Harris of the Fourth Ward LDS Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Dimick died Saturday, Nov. 5, 3:10 p.m. at the Mills Memorial Hospital in San Mateo. Pallbearers were Alfred Samietz, Arthur Shassetz, Bob Stockwell, Ray Pecolar, James Demas, Dan Samietz and Mick Demas. He was a former Rock Springs and Superior resident and was a retired coal miner. He had lived in San Mateo for the past 13 years. He was born Aug. 24, 1914 at Spanish Fork, Utah. He was married to Genevieve Emma Carter on March 21, 1936 in Manila, Utah. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve of San Mateo, his mother, Lydia Clark, Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Warren, Los Gatos, Calif., and Mrs. Lorraine Guttig, Rohnest Park, Calif.; two sons, Elmer Dimick, Rock Springs and Melvin Dimick, San Mateo; two sisters, Mrs. Arlene Pecolar, Springville, Utah and Edith Clark, Rock Springs; one brother, Gene Clark, Rock Springs; and 14 grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Nov 26, 1977 EDITH GRATER Funeral services for Edith A. Grater, 57, of 1107 Lee St., Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Rev. John Johansen officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. She died Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Pallbearers were Jack Facinelli, Lawrence Costantino, John Kure, Russ Goodrick, Bob Williams, Steve Radakovich and Ike Brooks. Alvin Ceretto was an honorary pallbearer. She was born March 23, 1920 in Denver, Colo., the daughter of John and Hazel Stephens Madonna. She attended school in Colorado Springs, Colo., and was married to Elbert James Grater in Canon City, Colo., on Nov. 17, 1944. She had been a Rock Springs resident for the past 25 years. Survivors include her parents, her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Jim (Jackie) Little, and one grandson, James Roy Little, all of Rock Springs. Two nieces and one nephew also survive. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1977 HENRY WALTERS Funeral services for Henry “Whitey” Walters, 77, of Reliance, were held Wednesday, Nov. 30 in the Rogan Chapel. The Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Burial was in the family plot of the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Walters died Wednesday, Nov. 23 in Renton, Wash. He was born in Somerset, Pa. July 2, 1900. He had lived in Rock Springs and Reliance for the past 50 years. Pallbearers were Robert Hinesley, Henry Guillen, Lafayette Martin, Harry Sawick, James Quientin and Matt Laurnen. Honorary pallbearers were Julius Niegish and J. Warden Opie. He was married to Ester Johnson in Rock Spring son Dec. 24, 1922. She preceded him in death in 1975. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America for 50 years and worked most of his life in the mines of this area. He worked last in the Reliance No. 7 mine. He had been retired for the past 15 years, and spent the last 2 ½ years with his family in Renton, Wash. He was also a longtime member of the Eagles and Redman in this area. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert H. (Nancy) Hinesley, Renton, Mrs. Henry (Virginia) Guillen, Renton; one brother, Fred Walters, Auburn, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Clara) Markham, McKeesport, Pa., and Mrs. Susan Mallow, Cumberland, Md.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1977 WILLIAM HENDERSON Funeral services for William Henderson, 72, of Routh Trailer Park, Space 13, Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Eugene Sullivan of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Rosary was recited Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Vase Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Henderson died Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Saturday. He had been in ill health for the past six weeks. Pallbearers were William Mitchelson, David Mitchelson, John Balosky, Harry Russell, Bill Uranker and Guido Flor. He was born at Chillicothe, Mo., September 28, 1905, the son of the late David and Isabel Mitchell Henderson. He attended school in Chariton, Iowa and was married to Elizabeth Balosky in Chariton on May 1, 1926. A Rock Springs resident since 1941, he was a retired coal miner. Following his retirement from the coal mines, he was employed at the Grand Teton Park for 15 years until he retired from the Park Service in 1970. Mr. Henderson was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; a son, David and a daughter, Mrs. William (Barbara) Mitchelson all of Rock Springs; a sister, Mabel Zahourek of Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1977 ROSE FARLEY Funeral services for Rose Sweeney Farley, 72, of Pueblo, Colo., were conducted Monday, Nov. 28 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiated. Rosary was recited Sunday, Nov. 27 at the Rogan Mortuary. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. She died Tuesday, Nov. 22 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pueblo. Pallbearers were Ambrose Hamilton, Chris Delgado, Val Kalan, Leno Zadra, Don Moon and Ray Weber. She was a former Rock Springs resident and was born in Rock Springs on May 13, 1905. She is survived by two brothers, Barney and Hugh of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Bella Erickson of Mesa, Arizona, and a brother-in-law, Edmund Honness of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1977 HILDA HARRIS Funeral services for Hilda Harris, 79, of 422 M St., Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Skaife of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. She died in her home Wednesday, Nov. 23 following an illness of four years. Pallbearers were Dale Morris, Glen Hill, Bill Mitchell, Bill Dew, Tom Kiernan and Frank Dolinar. She was born in Rock Springs on July 17, 1898, the daughter of the late Eric Herman and Elizabeth Howells Nelson. She attended school at Rock Springs and was married to James X. Harris here on January 20, 1920. She is survived by one son, James O. Harris of Englewood, Calif., one stepdaughter, Christine Finkey, Monterey, Calif.; tow sisters, Mrs. Finis (Emma) Mitchell, Rock Springs and Mrs. Thomas (Ann) Kiernan, Ogden, Utah. Eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James and four sisters, Mary, Elsie, Elizabeth, Nellie and a brother, William. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Young-at-Hear Senior Citizens Center. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1977 MARY HUTTON Graveside services for Mary Catherine Riddle Hutton, 68, were conducted Friday, Dec. 2 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Herbert Scott officiated. She died Monday, Nov. 28, in St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho. She was born Jan. 17, 1909 in Rock Springs to John and Mary Price Riddle and married D.W. Hutton July 5, 1928 in the St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Salt Lake City. She was a member of the Episcopal Church, the Mystic Chapter No. 8 Order of the Eastern Star, Green River, and lived in Weiser, Idaho. She is survived by her husband in Weiser; two sons, Norman W. Hutton of Rupert, Idaho, Col. J.D. Hutton of Salinas, Calif.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Miller and Mrs. Lyle Gregorson. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Carlton, Virgil and John Riddle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1977 CLARA TALMADGE Funeral services for Clara Talmadge, 68, of 474 Schultz St., Green River, were conducted Friday, Dec. 2 at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River. Burial was Saturday, Dec. 3 in the Beth El Cemetery in Cheyenne. She died Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Memorial Hospital. She was born May 27, 1909 in Maryville, Kan., the daughter of E. Smith and Nella Brown. She married Charles Edgar Talmadge in Las Vegas, Nev., March 1, 1929. Pallbearers were Melvin Holaday, Rob Morris, Roger Ellerston, John Waters, Gary Cloyd and I.P. Dipoma. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Zimmerman, Dale Morris, Harold Walker, Jery Warby, Wayne Prime, Bruce King, Rodney Rollins and Art Cudney. She worked at Barklow Bros. and retired in 1967. She had lived in Green River since 1948 and previously lived in Laramie. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Wendell (Lue) Morris, Cheyenne; a great-granddaughter, Wendi Lue Seyersdahl, Cheyenne. She was preceded in death by a grandson, J.D. Seyersdahl, Cheyenne, in 1973, and her husband, on Sept. 11, 1977. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1977 WILLIAM HEATHERINGTON Funeral services for William Henry Heatherington, 55, of 279 N. 3rd East in Green River were conducted Monday, Dec. 5, at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River. The Rev. Herbert Scoll officiated. Burial was in the Jennings Cemetery in Jennings, Kan. He died Saturday, Dec. 3, in his home. He was born April 18, 1922 in Jennings, Kan., the son of Edward D. and Lulu M. Roberts Heatherington. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the United States Army Air Force. He owned and operated the Sweetwater County Abstract Co. in Green River, and worked for Allied Chemical at the time of his death as a purchasing agent. He attended high school in Jennings and was a graduate of the University of Wyoming. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge, was a Shriner of the Korein Temple in Rawlins and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 2350. He was a member of the Elk’s Lodge 624, and the Green River Lions Club. He had lived in Green River for the past 24 years. He is survived by one brother, Robert Heatherington, Munster, Ind.; one sister, Betty Liechty, El Centro, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1977 D.W. HUTTON Graveside services for D.W. Hutton, 68, a former resident of Green River, were conducted Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Riverview Cemetery. The Rev. Herbert Scott officiated and the Masonic Lodge also participated. He died Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Ontario, Idaho [sic]. Pallbearers were Terance Peters, Alton Hermansen, Gordon Kincaid, Dale Morris, Eugene Kincaid and Harold Mortimer. He was a member of an old pioneer family in Green River. He was born July 4, 1909 in Green River to William and Hattie Campbell Hutton. He married Mary Catherine Riddle, July 5, 1928 at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and worked in the coal mines in Winton. He worked for the Union Pacific Co. as a machinist and a foreman when he retired from the company in April, 1974, in Nyssa, Ore. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and went through all the chairs. He resided in Weiser, Idaho for about 25 years after he lived in Green River. He was preceded in death by his wife on Nov. 28, 1977. His mother died in 1951 and his father died in 1974. He is survived by two sons, Norman W. Hutton, Rupert, Idaho; Colonel J.D. Hutton, Salinas, Calif.; two sisters, Eunice Hutton, Green River and Mrs. Harline Waggner, Green River. Six grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1977 RUDOLPH FERMELIA Funeral services for Rudolph Fermelia, 79, of 1317 Clark St., were conducted Friday, 10 a.m., at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Butler officiated. A rosary was recited Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Fermelia died Tuesday at the Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for one week. Pallbearers were Herman Rauzi, Serafino Rauzi, John Fermelia, Wayne Johnson, Dr. Art Fermelia, David Fermelia, Tony Taccalone and Frank Taccalone. A resident of Rock Springs since 1941, Mr. Fermelia had been in ill health the past five years. He was born on April 8, 1898, in Rozzo, Austria, the son of the late Angelo and Catherine Kovacich Fermelia. He married the former Bernardina DeMark, on July 21, 1929, in Rawlins, Wyoming. Mr. Fermelia was a retired coal miner, and worked in the coal mines in Hanna, Reliance and Kemmerer for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Slovene National Benefit Society (SNPJ), Fraternal Order of the Eagles 151 (FOE), and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). Survivors include his wife, Bernardina, of Rock Springs; four sons, Ed and Alvin both of Rock Springs, Louis of Westminster, Calif., and Alfred of Denver, Colo.; two brothers, John and Richard, both of Rock Springs, and one sister, Mrs. Albina Zornada, of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Fermelia was preceded in death by his parents, and two daughters, Erminia, who died in infancy, and Catherine who died on November 26, 1976. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1977 EDWARD JESSOP Funeral services for Edward Jessop, 74, a former resident of Green River, were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River. Pastor Thrumand Petty officiated and burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Jessop died Friday, Dec. 2, in Loveland, Colo. at the McKee Medical Center. Pallbearers were Richard Boelter, Gary Butsch, Ed Jessop, Ross Martin, Allen Forslin and Elmer Forslin. He was born Oct. 23, 1923 in Great Britain, the son of William and Winifred Neal Jessop. He married Rachel V. Monahon, March 1, 1928 in Green River. Mr. Evans was a machinist for the Union Pacific Co. He retired in 1964. He was living in Loveland, and had previously resided in Green River. He was preceded in death by his wife on Sept. 23, 1960, and one son, Ronald E. Jessop. Survivors include one son, Donald Jessop, Rawlins; one daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Boelter, Loveland; one brother, James R. Jessop, Rock Springs; two sisters, Winifred Schultz, Burns, Oregon, Mrs. Zan (Annie) Keller, Cheyenne. Six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1977 CARL EVANS Funeral services for Carl Evans, 18, of 320 Hutton St., Green River, were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River. The Rev. Richard Schmidt officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Evans was killed early Saturday, Dec. 3 in an automobile accident 25 miles east of Evanston on Interstate 80. Pallbearers were David Anderson, Doug Quinlan, Rick Ramariz, Bernie Martinez, Bill England and Jim Wold. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Seiloff and Bruce Gandy. He was born May 7, 1959 in Cody, the son of Chester R. and Edna Louise Carlile Evans. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a senior at Lincoln High School, and he belonged to the DECA Club and the COB Club. He worked part-time at the Foster Lumber Co. in Green River. He previously resided in Casper and had lived in Green River for the past 18 months. Survivors include his parents, four brothers, Kent Evans and Kim Evans, Casper and Craig Evans and Kevin Evans, Green River; one sister, Pam Evans, Green River, and one nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1977 FRANK GOSAR Funeral services for Frank Joseph Gosar, 51, of 352 Sunset, Green River, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. James Godley officiated. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, with burial in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jack Gosar, Dr. John Gosar, Antone Gosar, Joe Agostini, Andrew Normington and Bill Normington. Honarary pallbearers were August and Marko Zotti, Robert Zotti, Chirs Leventis, Lou Kiehm, Cheryl Rigby, George “Mac” Nimmo, Robert Johnson, Dr. A. E. Gaensslen and Jino Roccabruna. Mr. Gosar died at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec 9, at the St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for ten days. He was born on June 4, 1926 in Rock Springs, Wyo., the son of the late Joseph Gosar and Antonia Ravnihar Gosar of Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1944 and was a navy veteran of World War II. He married the former Olga C. Agostini in Rock Springs, Wyo. On June 19, 1948. A former longtime Rock Springs resident, Mr. Gosar had resided in Green River for the past 25 years. He was the owner of Joe’s Food Mart in Green River. A prominent Green River businessman, Mr. Gosar was the past president and a member of the Green River Chamber of Commerce, a member of the School Board for District No. 2 for eight years, a member of the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10, the fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2350 and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic church. Survivors include his wife, Olga, of Green River; his mother, Antonia Gosar of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Marie) Brown of Maridon, Wyo., Mrs. Tim (Marlene) Merchant of Green River and Jolene Gosar, a student at the University of Wyoming at Laramie; three brothers, Dr. John J. Gosar of Green River, Wyo., Antone of Pinedale, Wyo., and Jack of Casper, Wyo.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Killian of Rock Springs and Angela Bakas of Shoughton, Mass.; two grandchildren, Kristi Merchant of Green River and Keri Brown of Maridon, Wyo. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1977 BARBARA STAFFORD Funeral services for Barbara Stafford, 52, of 504 A street, Rock Springs, were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Seymour of the Episcopal Church officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ray Lorenzon, Clarence Potter, Dee Slaughter, Francis Patterson, Ralph Craft and John C. McCrann. Miss Stafford died at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient for one month. She was born March 27, 1925, in Rock Springs, to the late John A. and Mabel J. Mitwalsky Stafford and graduated from Rock Springs High School in the Class of 1943. She later received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. She is survived by two uncles, Ralph and Jay Mitwalsky, of Saratoga, and an aunt, Edith Cliff, of Carthage, Missouiri. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1977 CAROLINE CLARK Funeral services for Caroline (Carrie) Clark, 73, of 527 D St., were held Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Vase Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Roy A. Miller, of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Charles Baker, Frank Wolf, Primo Gatti, Norman Heater, Dwight Jones and Allan Sekel. Mrs. Clark died Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 3, 1904, at South Emsil, Yorkshire, England, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Jane Marshall Short. She came to the United States as a young girl and resided in the Rock Springs area most of her life. She was married to Albert Clark in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 20, 1934. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and the Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by her husband, Albert, and one brother, Walter Short, both of Rock Springs. Several nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1977 WORTH AUSTIN FOX Funeral services for Worth Austin Fox, 79, were held Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Union Congregational Church with the Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Fox died Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. Pallbearers were Chuck Fox, Randal Fox, Bob Maxam, Loren Green, Russ Arnold and Gayle Clark. He lived at 435 North 8th West in Green River. He was born Oct. 29, 1898 in Moulton, Iowa to Sam Houston and Martha Leonard Fox. He married Harriet I. Riggs June 1, 1925 in Moulton. Mr. Fox was a member of the Union Congregational Church and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a machinist and engine house foreman in Rawlins and Green River. He retired in 1963 and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was the youngest of nine children, seven boys and two girls, and attended school in Moulton. He had lived in Green River since 1936. Survivors include his wife, Harriet, of Green River; one son, James A. Fox of Grand Junction, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. David R. (Barbara) Maxam of Green River; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. One son, Donald Houston Fox preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1977 WILLIAM W. ENGLERT Funeral services for William W. Englert, 68, were conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Butler of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Rosary was recited on Monday, Dec. 12, at the mortuary chapel, 154 Elk Street. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Pallbearers were Geroge Blasi, Derrel Carruth, Don Tamasini, Sol Williams, Don Baker and Denny Jamieson. Mr. Englert, of 57 B Street, Superior, died at his home on Thursday, Dec. 8, the victim of an apparent heart attack. His roommates, Louis and Robert Watson, became alarmed Friday when they noted that Mr. Englert had not moved and notified authorities. Deputy County Coroner David L. Jelaca said Mr. Englert had apparently suffered a heart attack and died about 11 p.m. Thursday. A resident of Superior for the past 32 years, he was born on May 3, 1909, at Ingalls, Kansas. He was a retired coal miner. He married Gladys A. Steeley at Everton, Missouri on May 12, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gladys, who died on Nov. 20, 1960, and one son, Raymond, who died on February 13, 1975. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Pat) Dunstan of Ilshiem, West Germany, Mrs. Dennis (Barbara) Jamieson of Coalville, Utah, and Mrs. Derrel (June) Carruth of Casper; two sons, Donald of Green River and Paul of Roseville, Minn.; three brothers, Ignatius and Joseph of Syracuse, Kansas, and Leo of Ramah, Colo.; one sister, Agnes Ohmes of Garden City, Kansas, 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1977 AMELIA HEGEDUS Funeral services for Amelia Hegedus, 76, of 621 Euclid Ave., were conducted Saturday, Dec. 10 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Rosary was recited Friday, Dec. 9 at the Vase Chapel and burial was in the family plot of the St. Joseph's Cemetery. She died Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Memorial Hospital, and had been in ill health since October. Pallbearers were Frank Homar, Joseph Chanchar, Paul Chenchar, John Wisniewski, William Kirkwood and John Novotny. A retired school teacher, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kochis. She was born May 18, 1901, in Rock Springs. She was married November 1921 to Joseph Hegedus in Rock Springs. She is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Orlon (Winifred) Lorenzi, Frontier; Mrs. Wilma Fouberg, Bellevue, Wash.; Mrs. Harold (Viola) Duncan, Billings, Mont.; two sisters; Cecelia Lafferty, San Gabriel, Calif.; and Catherine Phillips, Monterey Park, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She attended school in Rock Springs and attended the University of Wyoming where she graduated in 1946. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, and the Homemakers Club, the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens, and the First Ladies Catholic Slovak Union. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1931, and her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1977 JAMES RUSSELL Funeral services for James Russell, 43, of 1842 Severn Ave., Salt Lake City, were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the LDS Church in Rock Springs. Bishop Ray Overy officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were William Weeks, E. Alan Chistiansen, Larry O. West, Richard A. James, Louis Branch and Lynn Jackman. Mr. Russell died at 2 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the University of Utah Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born March 24, 1934, at Williamson, Iowa, to Harry and Julia Balosky Russell and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1952. Mr. Russell was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was active in church affairs. In 1961 he was voted "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" for the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He married the former Ellen Louise Thomas in Rock Springs on March 24, 1954, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti, Utah, LDS temple in 1963. Mr. Russell was a senior section head with the gas control for Mountain Fuel at the time of his death. He resided in Rock Springs most of his life and had moved to Salt Lake City in Nov. 1977. Survivors include his wife of Salt Lake City; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Russell of Rock Springs; three daughters, Ruth Elaine, of Provo, Mrs. Robert (Roberta Kay) Bowden of Rock Springs, Lauri Rae Russell of Salt Lake City; one sister, Mrs. Stanley (Mary Ruth) Jereb of Rock Springs and a granddaughter, Angela Bowden of ROck Springs. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1977 ANNA BERTAGNOLLI Funeral services for Anna Bertagnolli, 80, of 7 Main St., Superior, were held Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Emil Bertagnolli, Bruno Bertagnolli, Kevin Bertagnolli, Quinn Bertagnolli, Paul Bertagnolli and Adolph Menghini. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Canestrini, Frank Franch, Rudolph Prevedel and Victor Menghini. She died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for a little over an hour. She was born at Tret, Tyrol, Austria, on Nov. 12, 1897, the daughter of the late Francisco and Matilda Larker Bertagnolli, she came to the United Staes in 1921, and was married to Leo Bertagnolli at Rock Springs on Dec. 14, 1921. They had made their home at Superior since that time. She is survived by her husband, Leo, of Superior; a daughter, Mrs. Mike (Frieda) Bekakis and a son, Arthur, both of Rock Springs; a brother, Fredrico Bertagnolli and a sister, Josephine, both of Rio Quarto, Argentina; five grandchildren, Mrs. Rich (Ann) McDonald of Road River, Oregon, Kevin, Quinn, Megan and Coleen Bertagnolli, all of Rock Springs. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. She was a member of St. Vivians Catholic Church at Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1977 GILBERT BARDTRIEF Military graveside services for Gilbert Beryl Bardtrief, 68, of 657 N. Front St., Rock Springs, were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19. Interment was in the American Legion lot of the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Bardtrief died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for six days. He was cremated and sent to San Francisco, for final rites. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1977 PEARL ROUTH Funeral services for Pearl Elizabeth Routh, 64, of 690 Big Horn St., Rock Springs were conducted Friday, Dec. 23 at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ben Brychta officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Routh died Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Pallbearers were Robby Routh, Dean Platt, Ron Kiser, Brad Kiser and Lou Suddarth. Honorary pallbearers were James Bell, Kip Kiser, Don Garrey, George Bodine, Matthew Makki and Thayne Routh. She had been in ill health since May. She was born at Cheyenne Wells, Colo., on August 15, 1913, the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Dwyer. She was graduated from high school in Cheyenne and was married to William Howard Routh in Green River, on October 23, 1940, and was a long-time Rock Springs resident. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a long-time member and volunteer worker for the American Red Cross. She is survived by her husband, William Howard Routh, of Rock Springs, five sons, Donald Wayne Routh, Billy Lee Routh and Richard Earl Platt, all of Rock Springs and Robert Howard Routh of Salt Lake City, Utah; three brothers, Vern Dwyer, of Redding Calif., and James, of Paradise Valley, Calif., Merle Dwyer, of Oregon, four sisters, Maxine Kiser of Rock Springs, Lorraine Shaw of Yuka Valley, Calif., Betty Cody of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Doss (Eva) Whitesell of Paradise Valley, Calif., 14 grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1977 RONALD WALKER SR. Funeral services were held for Ronald Walker Sr., 64, of 1213 11th St., Rock Springs, on Monday, Dec. 19, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Vase Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Tom Thomas, Franklin Thomas, Frank Jelouchan, Robert Dupape, James Hamill and Ronald Walker. He died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following an illness of two months. He was born at San Francisco, Calif., on Feb. 13, 1913, the son of the late Ronald Joseph and Elizabeth Orr Walker, and attended school at San Francisco. A Rock Springs resident since 1935, he was married to the former Mary Joan Jelouchan at Rock Springs on Feb. 22, 1936, and was a retired pipefitter for the Union Pacific Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Mary; four sons, Ronald Joseph, Jr., Douglas, Wayne and LeRoy, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Sylvia Walker, of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Gary (Elizabeth) Burtsell of Los Alamitos, Calif., and Mrs. Larry (Frances) Campbell of Rawlins; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Nancy) Arrigone, of San Francisco; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Alva, who died in 1965, and four brothers and two sisters. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1977 BERENICE COLBY Funeral services for Berenice Ida Colby, 84, were held Tuesday, Dec. 27, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. A rosary was recited Monday, Dec. 26, at th e Vase Funeral Home. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 28, with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle. She died Friday, Dec. 23, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. Pallbearers were Doug Larrimore, James Blazovich, Emil, Blazovich, Hal Ravenholt, John Callas and Steve Kolar. She had been in ill health since November 11th. She was born at Miles City, Montana, on July 10, 1893, the daughter of the late Willis DeLos and Anna Marie Holland Colby. She attended ranch schools and was graduated from the Academy of Sacred Heart at Miles City, Montana. She was a retired proof reader for the Italian-American News at Denver, Colorado and has been a Rock Springs resident since 1970. She was a former longtime Denver, Colo., resident. A member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the 3rd Order of St. Francis of Denver, Colo., and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center in Rock Springs. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Grace D. Sheldon of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Nick (Frieda) Painovich of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1977 Former State Rep., Ward Myers Dies CODY, Wyo. (AP)—Former State Rep Ward Myers, a Lovell Republican who defied tradition to serve two terms as Wyoming House speaker, died at the home of a friend in Cody Thursday night at the age of 75. Myers, who operated an automobile dealership in Lovell, served 18 years in the Wyoming House, crowned by two consecutive terms as speaker of the House from 1971-74. He was the only Wyoming statesman to serve two terms as House speaker. Tradition dictates that the House speaker does not run for re-election after his term expires. Funeral arrangements are pending. ---