Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1978 FRANK FRANCH Funeral services for Frank Franch, 86, were held Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. A rosary and a Knights of Columbus rosary were recited Monday, Jan. 2, at the Vase Funeral Home. Burial was in the family plot of the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Lemich, William B. Logan, Jr., Victor Zueck, Gaetano Rizzi, Herman Rauzi and George Bertagnolli. Mr. Franch died Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born June 2, 1891 in Cloz, Tyrol, Italy, and had lived in Rock Springs for 68 years. He was a retired coal miner, a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Bertha May of Rock Springs, two sons, Gene of Lander and Henry of Casper; four daughters, Nila Hill and Jane Wardell, both of Big Piney, Dorothy Logan of Liverpool, New York and Mary Velous of Casper; one sister, Agnes Floretta, of Cloz, Italy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1978 MARY CHENCHAR Funeral services for Mary Chenchar, 80, were held Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A parish rosary and a Knights of Columbus rosary were recited Tuesday, Jan. 3 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. She died Sunday, Jan. 1, at her home. Pallbearers were Mike Piaia, David Piaia, Paul Piaia, John Piaia, Mike Chenchar and John Stalick. A Rock Springs resident since 1913, she was born at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on Aug. 15, 1897, the daughter of the late John and Anna Zelenya Staruch. She was married to Paul Chenchar in Rock Springs on Feb. 11, 1918. Survivors include her husband, Paul Chenchar Sr., of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Duce (Mary Ann) Piaia of Rock Springs and Mrs. John (Christine) Stalick of Cheyenne; two sons, Paul Chenchar Jr., of Cheyenne, and Dr. John Chenchar of Des Moines, Iowa; a brother, Mike Staruch of Tucson, Ariz., and a sister, Anna Migal of Cleveland, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Bobby Chenchar. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and Greek Catholic Union Lodge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1978 JOSEPH MARTIN Funeral services for Joseph Houston Martin, 80, were held Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Union Congregational Church. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. He died Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Hot Springs Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Pallbearers were Joe Martin, Eddie Martin, Bill Martin, Dewey Martin, Daniel Martin, Jimmy Martin and Sam Martin. He was born April 5, 1897 in Denning, Arkansas to Samuel N. and Victoria Mary Brake Martin and married Nettie Elizabeth Slagele on Jan. 4, 1920 in Arama, Kansas. She preceded him in death on April 16, 1970. He was a retired coal miner and belonged to the International Order of Odd Fellows Thermopolis Lodge, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, and served in the Wyoming House of Representative in 1925, was a past president of the United Mine Workers No. 22 from 1946-51 and was a foreman and superintendent of the CCC camp in the 1930s in California, Gillette, Rawlins and Green River. He served in the Army during the World War I French campaign and is survive by five daughters, Victoria Christensen of Thermopolis, Mrs. Frank (Violet Mae) Wilkes of Green River, Mrs. Waine (Deloris) Prime of Green River, Mrs. Dick (Julienne) Ritchie of Woodland Park, Colo., Mrs. Harold (Marie) Miller of Pittsburgh, Pa., and sons, Joe, Eddie and Bill of Green River, Sam of Rock Springs, Billy of Oscada, Mich., Daniel of Aberdeen, Md., and Jim of Centerville, Utah. He was preceded in death by a daughter. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1978 FRANK OVERY Funeral services for Frank Lavoid Overy, 62, were held Thursday, Jan. 5, in the Green River LDS Church Second Ward Stake Center, with Bishop J.R. Yates officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. He died Monday, Jan. 2, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Pallbearers were Tony Harrell, Lew Brown, Jerry Brown, Billy Brown, EliRoy Fernandez and Jim Roy. Honorary pallbearers were Devan Harrell, Russ Cameron, Dean Pawleska, Tom Burns, Jim Roosa, John Rizzi and Al Easton. He was born April 22, 1915 in Lionkol, Wyo. to Frank S. and Mary Robertson Overy and married Veroni L. Chapman June 30, 1936 in Randolph, Utah. He was a member of the LDS Church and worked for the Sweetwater County Maintenance Department and retired in 1974. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served in the infantry during World War II. He lived at 430 Nolan in Green River and had lived there for 40 years, previously residing in Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife, Veroni of Green River; three daughters, Karen Jo Siler of Green River, Mrs. Jim (Deanne) Prime of Green River, Mrs. Nick (Pam) Sanchez of Green River; one half-brother, Virgil B. Overy of Ogden, Utah, seven grandchildren and was preceded in death by two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1978 ELLEN WILLIAMS Funeral services for Ellen Ann Williams, 71, were held Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Church of Immaculate Conception with Father James Godley officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. She died Friday, Dec. 30 in the St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. Pallbearers were Don Taylor, Godfrey Orme, Glenn Butcher, Russ Wallerich, Lynn Switzer and Fred Cruz. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Orme, John Doan, William Seeley, William Dow, Luke Gerdes and Ed Williams. She was born Feb. 6, 1906 in Rock Springs to Robert and Ann Hope Sloan and married William H. Williams Oct. 30, 1923 in Paris, Idaho and was a member of the Green River Church of Immaculate Conception, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and lived at 260 East Third North since 1933, previously residing in Rock Springs. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Alma) Seeley of Green River, Mrs. Colleen Savala of Green River, Mrs. Otis (Jeannine) Shoopman of Grass Valley, Calif., eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 14, 1978 BERTHA FRANCH Funeral services for Bertha May Franch, 77, were held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. Ben Brychta of Green River officiating. Burial was in the family plot at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were W.D. “Bud” Alexander, Oscar Alexander, C.F. “Bill” Alexander, Pete Olson, Steve Seuman and Tom Hill. Mrs. Franch died Saturday, Jan. 7, at the ranch home of her daughter in Big Piney. Mrs. Franch, who lived in Rock Springs all her life, was born on April 17, 1900 in Daniel. On July 21, 1927, she married Frank Franch in Denver. Mr. Franch died Dec. 29 in Rock Springs. Survivors are one son, Gene of Lander; three daughters, Nila Hill and Jane Wardell, both of Big Piney, and Dorothy Logan of Liverpool, N.Y.; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 14, 1978 VIRGINIA SMITH Graveside funeral services for Virginia Smith, 53, were held Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. She died Sunday, Jan. 8, in her home following a short illness. Miss Smith was born Oct. 7, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of the late George W. Smith and Eleanora Neilson Smith. She attended schools in Salt Lake City and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah, a Master of Science in Business Administration from New York University and a teaching certificate from Columbia University. At the time of her death Miss Smith was a substitute teacher for the Rock Springs High School. She was a member of the L.D.S. Church, the New York Alumni Association and Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, George Keith Smith. Survivors include her mother, Eleanora of Rock Springs, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Keith Smith of Eden Valley and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1978 WILLIAM PREECE Funeral services for William Monte Preece, 79, were held Friday, Jan. 20, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Mr. Preece died Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for two weeks. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jerry Georgis, Robert Zotti, Leno Zadra, Ernest Dunn, Tom Georgis and Serafino Zampedri. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Preece had been in ill health the past several months. He was born on Dec. 5, 1898 in London, England, the son of the late Monte Q. and Edna Preece. He married the former Katherine Georgis in Rock Springs on June 1, 1939. Mr. Preece was a retired coal miner from the Colony Coal Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Katherine of Rock Springs; one son, Bill of New Richmond, Wis.; four grandchildren, Lisa, Mike, Lorri and Annie, all of New Richmond, Wis., and several nieces and nephews, Mrs. Hoke (Emma) Nix of Omaha, Neb., and Rose Marie Christiansen of Ind. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1978 NANCY MORRISON Funeral services for Nancy Carol Morrison, 44, were held Friday, Jan. 20 at the Green River Second Ward in the new L.D.S. Stake Center. Mrs. Morrison died Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Raymond Negus, Carl Morrison, Floyd Morrison, John Martinez, Bob Morrison and Arthur Maldonado. She was born Dec. 31, 1933 in Green River to Sostenes and Mary Lewis Martinez. She married Francis Morrison on May 18, 1950 in Green River and was a member of the LDS Church. Mrs. Morrison had worked in several restaurants in Green River and lived at 185 Monroe Ave., Apt. C, Green River. Survivor include her husband of Green River; two sons, Rick Morrison and Jerry Morrison, both of Green River; two daughters, Barbara Maldonado of Green River and Heather Morrison of Green River; two grandsons; three brothers, Albert Martinez of Omaha, Neb., John and Frank Martinez, both of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Lee (Rose) Trejo of Rawlins, Mrs. Rudy (Nora) Trejo of Rawlins and Mrs. Jack (Marie) Maurer of Martinez, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1978 MARY STUART Funeral services for Mary Ann Stuart, 84, were held Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the Rock Springs First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Thomas H. Hughes of the Green River Baptist Church officiating. Mrs. Stuart died Friday, Jan. 13, at Rock Springs’ Kimberly Manor. Burial was in the family plot in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cliff Renz, Tom Horn, Harry Horn, Joe Feith, James Bill and William St. Croix. She was born Aug. 17, 1894 in Lafayette, Colo., and was a Rock Springs resident for most of her life. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Russ (Wanda) Slaughter of Hawthorne, Calif.; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A son, Arch “Dude” Stuart preceded her in death in 1965. Mrs. Stuart was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Neighbors of Woodcraft. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1978 L.H. MOSBEY Funeral services for L.H. “Mose” Mosbey, 60, were held Friday, Jan. 20, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Thomas Hughes of the First Baptist Church of Green River officiating. Mr. Mosbey died of a heart attack on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at his home. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jay Slagowski, Paul Wonnacott, Don Thomas, Dick Schmidt, Sam Doan and John James. Honorary pallbearers were Henry Rood, Clyde Christ, Chuck Fantin, Jim Stark, Lowell Merrell, Jerry Miles, Duce Piaia and Chuck Chambers. He was born on June 27, 1917 in Cordvan, Iowa, the son of the late Carl and Lillian Robison Mosbey. He attended schools in Chariton, Iowa, and was a graduate of high school there in 1937. Mr. Mosbey married the former Elizabeth McClure in Chariton, Iowa, on August 6, 1942. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, former credit manager for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, a former salesman for the KVRS Radio Station and at the time of his death he was employed as a salesman for the Vernon Company. A resident of Rock Springs since 1951, Mr. Mosbey was a member of the B.P.O. Elks and the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth of Rock Springs; one son, Michael Mosbey and one daughter, Mrs. Richard “Dick” (Susan) Welch, both of Rock Springs; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1978 MARTIN MIVSEK Funeral services for Martin Mivsek, 81, were held Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Butler of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Mr. Mivsek died Monday, Jan. 16 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since December. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Mivsek, Jerry Mivsek, Tony Rudolph, Rudy Pershin, Joe Pershin and John Pivic. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Smith, Val Kalan, Louis Tomjack, Lewis Groshel and Bill Uranker. A resident of Rock Springs since 1912, Mr. Mivsek had been in ill health since August. He was born in Yugoslavia on Nov. 11, 1896, the son of the late Jacob and Agata Kagovsek Mivsek. He married the former Mary Mraulja in Rock Springs on Feb. 18, 1958. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350 and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; one stepson, Rudy Perhsin of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Mary) Burkus of Florence, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Frank (Jennie) Pivik of Chestwick, Pa; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 1978 ROSE MARY PULLEY Funeral services for Rose Mary Pulley, 19, were conducted Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Jan. 20 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Pulley was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 1:14 a.m. According to Deputy County Coroner David L. Jelaca, Mrs. Pulley became suddenly ill at her home. An autopsy was performed and the results show that she died of natural causes. Pallbearers were Roger Pulley Sr., Roger Pulley Jr., Gary Eccker, Candido Eccker, Jim Gotfredson and Ted Maxwell. She was born in Rock Springs on May 7, 1958, the daughter of Primo and Erma Pilch Eccker. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Dale Pulley in Casper. Mrs. Pulley was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband and one daughter, Alysha Ann, of Rock Springs; her parents, Primo and Erma Eccker; two brothers, Gary and Candido; four sisters, Mrs. Ron (Sharon) Moran, Mrs. Jane (Theresa) Miller and Julie Eccker all of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Paula Humphrey of Los Angeles, Calif. Several aunts, uncles and four nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 1978 EARL KINCAID Funeral services for Earl C. Kincaid, 71, of Green River, were held Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Herbert Scott officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Kincaid died Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7:50 p.m. at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. Pallbearers were Gordon Kincaid, Eugene Kincaid, Clarence Kincaid, Wilson Schultz, Robert Jessop and Russ Mann. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Kincaid and Mark Kincaid. He was born Jan. 16, 1907 in Green River, the son of Bernard and Madeline Campbell Kincaid. He had lived at 308 Railroad Ave. in Green River. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and a rancher most of his life. Survivors include one son, Paul Kincaid of Green River; three brothers, Eugene Kincaid of Rock Springs, Clarence Kincaid of Kearns, Utah and Gordon Kincaid of Green River; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1978 HAZEL BONE Funeral services for Hazel Ellen Bone, 74, were held Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Roy Miller officiating. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Bone died of a heart attack on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Pallbearers were LeRoy Brinegar, Mike DeLuca, Harold Anderson, John Hay, Elwood Robins and John Lucas. Mrs. Bone was born at Colorado Springs, Colo., on Feb. 27, 1903 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Laura Noble Turner. She was graduated from high school at Boise, Idaho and was married to Elgin Bone. A longtime Farson and Rock Springs resident, she was a seamstress at Tip Top Cleaners in Rock Springs at the time of her death. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. James (Ruth) DeLuca of Lakewood, Calif., and Mrs. Francis Jean Gundry of Bakersfield, Calif. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband and one brother and a sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1978 JEAN JAPP Funeral services for Jean E. Japp, 54, were held Friday, Jan. 27, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Peter Skaife of the First Congregational Church officiating. Cremation followed at the Aultorest Memorial Park in Ogden, Utah. Mrs. Japp died Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, following a short illness. She had been in ill health for about a week and an autopsy was performed to determine the exact cause of death. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Peter Vase, her death was attributed to natural causes. A resident for the past seven months, she was born at Shelby, Mont. on June 15, 1923, the daughter of the late Harry Gadbow and Eva Boyer Gadbow Harrington of Ogden, Utah. Survivors include her mother and her husband, James of Point of Rocks; a sister, Mrs. Eugena Gates of Cheyenne, and two brothers, Harry of Cheyenne and Levi of Riverton; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1978 TOMAS MAESTAS Funeral services for Tomas Trinidad Maestas, 56, were held Saturday, Jan. 28 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Rosary was recited Friday, Jan. 27, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, with burial in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Manuel Carrillo, Tommy Carrillo, Louis Carrillo, Juan Martinez, Lawrence Martinez and Ron Martinez. Mr. Maestas died Tuesday, Jan. 24 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born at Trinidad, Colo., on July 6, 1921, the son of the late Desidero and Pablita Mondragon Maestas. He attended school at Ranche of Taos, N.M. A veteran of World War II, he had served with the U.S. Army and had been a resident of Reliance since 1946. He married the former Laura Marie Carrillo at Evanston on June 30, 1948, and worked in the coal mines until Columbine closed several months ago. Survivors are his wife, Laura; six sons, Daniel, Paul, Arthur, David, Floyd and Lawrence, a daughter, Gloria, all of Reliance; four sisters, Mrs. Tom (Sarah) Martinez and Dora Gallegos, both of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Levi (Emma) Montoya of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs. Nino (Mary) Abeyta of Santa Fe, N.M.; two brothers, Raynaldo of Superior and Elias of San Diego. Three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1978 LUELLA CARSON Funeral services for Luella Marie Carson, 49, were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Vase Funeral Home, Father Michael Butler of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Carson died Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Memorial Hospital of Natrona County in Casper. Pallbearers were Robert Schauss, Louis Peterson, Earl Steele, Robert Reillard, Carl Seymour and Keith Curran. Honorary pallbearers were E.L. Carson, Jerry Stoner and William Kennedy. Mrs. Carson was born April 19, 1928 at Ekalaka, Mont., to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ward and married Dallas Eugene Carson in Casper Dec. 23, 1961. Following their marriage they lived in Billings, Mont. and Casper before moving to Rock Springs in 1964 where they had lived since then. Mrs. Carson is survived by her husband of Rock Springs; her parents of Ekalaka; seven sisters, Mrs. Faye Kennedy of Ekalaka, Nellie Ward of Helena, Mont., Mrs. Anna Jane Peterson and Mrs. Elizabeth Schauss of Casper, Mrs. Dorothy Reillard of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Gladys Stoner of Redding, Calif., and Mrs. Marjorie Seymour of Kenai, Alaska; one brother, John of Ekalaka, Mont. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1978 JACK TRAVIS Graveside services for Jack Louis Travis, 67, were conducted Monday, Jan. 30 by the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624. Military honors were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Don Morad, Bill Morad, Charles Travis, Don Travis, Ron Travis and Ron Barnhart. Mr. Travis died of a heart attack on Friday, Jan. 27, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born in Rock Springs on Sept. 22, 1910, the son of the late John and Lillie Sather Travis. He was graduated from the Rock Springs High School and had attended several technical colleges. Mr. Travis was married to the former Beth Park at Salt Lake City, Utah, on Dec. 17, 1933 and was a veteran of World War II having served with the United States Marine Corps. He was a retired employee of Mountain Fuel Supply Co. and at present was working part time for Husky Oil Co. Survivors include his wife, Beth of Rock Springs; a son, Roger of Rock Springs, and a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Toni) Menghini, of Escondido, Calif.; one brother, Charles of Rock Springs and one aunt, Mrs. Irene Thevil of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Travis was a member of the First Congregational Church, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624 and a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1978 MARY SEEBURG Funeral services for Mary Ellen Seeburg, 83, were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Elmer Halseth, Gordon Edwards, Lowell Larsen, Frank Kershisnik, Duce Piaia, and Art Taucher. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Dunning, Bliss Cummings, John Delaplaine, Rudolph Fidel and Ernest Fidel. Mrs. Seeburg died Friday, Jan. 27 at the Bedford, Ind. Medical Center. She had been in ill health since August. She was born at Chatham, Ill., November 18, 1894, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sarah Gorry Evoy, and was graduated from High School at Chatham. She was married to Clarence H. Seeburg in Cheyenne on July 18, 1923 and had resided in Rock Springs since that time. She had gone to Bedford, Ind. in September to be with her daughter, Mrs. John (Mary Jean) Delaplaine during her illness. Survivors in addition to Mrs. Delaplaine are two other daughters, Pat Seeburg of Gillette, and Mrs. J.B. (Nancy) Cummings of Bowie, Md.; a sister-in-law, Ada Seeburg of Boulder, Colo. and eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildre. Her parents, her husband and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the A.A.R.P., the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center, the St. Anne Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1978 AMELIA BLASI Funeral services for Amelia Blasi, 58, were conducted Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Bishop John Harris of the L.D.S. Church officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Don Lindsley, Sprike Davis, Dave Welsh, John Boan, Roger Stout and Bill Cudney. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Tanner, Joe Boan and Joe Long. A resident of Granger for 27 years, Mrs. Blasi had been ill for the past several weeks. She was born on Nov. 27, 1919, in Morgan, Utah, the daughter of Zeldon and the late Katie Marie Lowe Lee. She married Reno Blasi on May 9, 1944 in Evanston and was preceded in death by him on Aug. 9, 1971. Mrs. Blasi was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her father, Zeldon of Granger; four sons, George, Roger and Richard, all of Green River, and Paul of Granger; three daughters, Gloria and Louise, both of Granger and Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Armbruster of Dixon; five brothers, eight sisters, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother and her husband, Mrs. Blasi was preceded in death by one brother, Orin Lee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1978 GRACE WILLIAMS Funeral services for Grace Pearl Williams, 68, were held Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Church of Immaculate Conception, the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bernie Mills, Aaron Ortega, Junior Medina, John Dolce, Dick Bennett and Doug Stewart. Mrs. Williams died Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Kimberly Manor. She was born Sept. 11, 1909 in Fulton, Ill., to Grover and Stella Metzger. She was married to Arthur Ivan Williams Sept. 8, 1934, in Kankakee, Ill. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Green River and attended high school in Jacksonville, Ill., and was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft and VFW Auxiliary. Mrs. Williams lived at 35 North Seventh West in Green River and resided in the area since 1935. Survivors include her husband, Arthur of Green River; one son, John Williams of Riverside, Calif.; three brothers, Fred and Charles McClintock of Anacoco, La., Cecil McClintock of Tampa, Fla.; three sisters, Stella Ryan, Dorothy Lapierre and Marie Nutt, all of Kankakee, Ill.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and one uncle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1978 MARY OSSELTON Funeral services for Mary Osselton, 89, were held Friday, Feb. 10 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion with the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Seppie, Harry Seppie, John Timlin, David Timlin, Steve Kudar and William Fleming Sr. Mrs. Osselton died Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Biggsmain, Northumberland, England Sept. 17, 1888 to the late William and Margaret Timlin Neeley. She married George Osselton in Northumberland, England on March 26, 1910. She was educated in England and came to Rock Springs in 1921. Mrs. Osselton was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Neighbors of the Woodcraft and the Pythian Sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John T. (Margaret) Reay of Rock Springs; two sons, Thomas “Scotty” Osselton and George R. Osselton, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Jack Timlin and three sisters, Mrs. Lily Ghose, Mrs. Tom (Cissy) Walker and Mrs. George (Ina) Coles, all of England; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one niece and several nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George, who died Aug. 10, 1941. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1978 AGNES SHOOPMAN Funeral services for Agnes F. Shoopman, 77, were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the McDougal Funeral Chapel in Salt Lake City. Following services there, the body was returned to Rock Springs for services Thursday at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Ben Brychta officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ron Henderson, Terry Henderson, John Shoopman, Mike Shoopman, Steve DeLapp, Gerald Nelson, Ken Lake and Raymond Nelson. Mrs. Shoopman died Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. She had been in ill health for the past 1 ½ months. She was born at Boone County, Arkansas on July 29, 1900, the daughter of the late John Calvin and Edith Ross Guinn, and attended school at Clarksville, Ark. She was married to Hobart Shoopman at Clarksville, Arkansas on August 3, 1919. They moved to Rock Springs to make their home in 1936 and for many years owned an operated Shoopman’s Café on Center Street in Rock Springs, and moved to Salt Lake City to make their home 20 years ago. Mrs. Shoopman operated a café in Salt Lake City until her retirement. Survivors include her husband, Hobart, of Salt Lake City, Utah; her daughter, June Henderson of Salt Lake City, Utah and her son and daughter-in-law, Robert M. and Wanda Shoopman of Paramount, Calif.; her son and daughter-in-law, John C. and Inez Clark of Seattle, Wa., a daughter-in-law, Marie Shoopman of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. C.A. (Edith) Nelson of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Lt. Millard Shoopman, a grandson, Robert Wayne Shoopman and a great-grandson, Ron Henderson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1978 FRANCES TETER Graveside services for Frances Annette Teter, 75, were conducted Friday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. Burial was in the Rawlins City Cemetery. Mrs. Teter died Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Kimberly Manor following a lengthy illness. She was born July 23, 1902 at Independence, Mo., the daughter of the late William D. and Nannie Shimfessel Lyle. She had been a Rock Springs resident since 1971 and was a former Pinedale resident. She was married to Lemuel Teter and he preceded her in death in 1976. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Margie) Cowies of Wrightwood, Calif. and a brother, James Lyle, of Independence, Mo. and one grandson. She was a member of the Baptist Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1978 BILLY KNNAMON Funeral services for Billy Ray Kinnamon, 45, were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Eden Valley Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, with burial in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Pallbearers were Leonard W. Clouse, Bert McCormick, Keith Webster, Douglas Ramsey, Charlie Stout and Floyd Schyler. Mr. Kinnamon died Sunday, Feb. 6 in a one-car accident north of Rock Springs. He was born at Gladewater, Texas on Sept. 22, 1932, the son of Lloyd and Mary Dell Jackson Kinnamon of Eden Valley. A retired staff sergeant with the United States Marine Corps, he served for 20 years and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Survivors in addition to his parents, include an aunt, Ethel Jackson of Lancaster, Calif. and a nephew, Lloyd Gann of Houston, Texas. His grandmother, Esther Kinnamon died at Shawnee, Okla. on the same day he was killed. A sister, Wynema preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1978 JAMES GERRARD Funeral services for James Vernon “Pinky” Gerrard, 80, were conducted Saturday, Feb. 4 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were T.H. Smith, Vern Sather, Hugh Sather, Hugh Thomas, Charles Mlinar, Frank H. Dolinar and Ben Schultz. Mr. Gerrard died Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born at Leigh, England on June 21, 1897, the son of the late David and Mary Alice Pendlebury Gerrard. He came to the United States when he was four years old and attended school in Rock Springs. He married the former Mary Tarris at Rock Springs, Wyoming on August 11, 1925 and was a retired coal miner. Mr. Gerrard is survived by his wife, Mary and a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Gerrard Jereb, both of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. Ann Collins of Greeley, Colo.; two granddaughters, Jolene Jereb, a student at the University of Utah and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Reese of Rock Springs and a great-grandson, Joseph Morgan Reese of Rock Springs, also Mrs. Olive Fuller and daughter Ruth of Granger, Utah. Mr. Gerrard was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 18, 1978 ROBERT FARMER Funeral services for Robert F. Farmer, 93, were conducted Monday, Feb. 13 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Peter Skaife of the First Congregational Church officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were J. Warden Opie, Michael S. Vase, Tony Uzelac, Peter Vase, Dwight Jones and Primo Gatti. Mr. Farmer died Friday, Feb. 10, shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Farmer had been in ill health the past several years. He was born on January 10, 1885, the son of the late Robert W. and Matilda Connel Farmer. He married the late Margaret “Maggie” McTee Rae in Rock Springs on Dec. 29, 1936, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 5, 1958. He received a lifetime membership in 1900 from the Butte Business College, and was a charter and life member of the Summit Valley Masonic Lodge No. 123 AF & AM of Butte, Mont., a member of the Bagdad Shriners of Butte, Montana, a life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 240 of Butte, Mont. and a member of the I.O.O.F. Mr. Farmer graduated from the Warsham College of Embalming in 1914, and received his embalmer and funeral directors license from the state of Illinois in 1914. He worked in Butte, Mont. for the M.J. Walsh Mortuary and the Daniels and Bilbow Mortuary. He came to Rock Springs in 1919, where in later years he worked for Frank P. Rogan, J. Warden Opie and he was currently acting in an advisory capacity for the Vase Funeral Home until his retirement and death. Mr. Palmer received his embalmers license from the State of Wyoming on Jan. 14, 1942. Mr. Farmer was also a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Josephine McTee and Annie Smith of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews including John and Marie Gatti of Rock Springs, with whom Mr. Farmer made his home for many years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 18, 1978 ANNIE RYFF Graveside services for Annie A. Ryff, 93, were conducted Friday, Feb. 17 at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Cheyenne. A rosary was recited Thursday evening, Feb. 16 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Annie Ryff died Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Kimberly Manor. She was born in 1886 in Worcester, Mass. She had been a resident of Rock Springs for seven years and of Wyoming for 75 years. She is survived by a nephew, Louis Kopp of Rock Springs; a sister, Annie Wall of Dilliner, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 18, 1978 PAULINE SANER Funeral services for Pauline Saner, 58, were conducted Thursday, Feb. 16 at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Roy A. Miller officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Adam Medill, Don Ruhaak, Dennis Ruhaak, Bill Mivshek, Ted Pederson and Lloyd Hanks. Mrs. Saner died Saturday, Feb. 11 at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for six days. She had been in ill health for the past month. She was born at Kiefer, Okla. on Dec. 25, 1919, the daughter of Alva and Cora Boswell Bray. She graduated from high school at Sapulpa, Okla. and was married to Charles Clifford Saner at Sapulpa, Okla. on March 19, 1939. A Rock Springs resident since 1959, she formerly resided at Sapulpa, Okla. Survivors include her husband, Charles of Rock Springs; four sons, Carl of Playa Del Rey, Calif., Clifford of Yucaipa, Calif., Chris, who is a student at the University of Wyoming at Laramie, and Charlie of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Carolyn) Tedder of San Clemente, Calif.; two brothers, Ralph Bray of Tulsa, Okla. and Howard Bray of Sapulpa, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Jean) Metcalf and Mrs. Heston (Lela) Witwer Jr. both of Tulsa, Okla. and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Vance of Sapulpa, Okla.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1978 DOROTHY LAW Funeral services for Dorothy Katheryn Law, 57, Reliance, were conducted Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Bob Cates of the Church of Christ officiating. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were George Clark, Willim Elich, Ken Ockerman, Randy Hanney, Jerry Hernandez and Yoshio Tabuchi. Mrs. Law died Monday, Feb. 20, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for four days. A resident of this area since 1947, she had been in ill health the past three weeks. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Viola Pummell. She was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 14, 1920, and attended school in Pomona, Calif. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the Moose Lodge Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Hale of Reliance; two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Gale) Hanney and Mrs. Jerry (Lana) Hernandez, both of Rock Springs; her father-in-law, James Law of Rock Springs; and two aunts, Betty Hatch of Moore, Okla., and Elizabeth Schackerberg of Northridge, Calif. Four grandchildren also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1978 CECIL HAINES Funeral services for Cecil Klyce Haines Jr., 59, Richland, Wash., were conducted Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Peter Skaife officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 with interment in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Cliff Harper, Andy Anderson, David Skorup, Dick Bertagnolli, Bob Dupape and Ernest West. Mr. Haines died Monday, Feb. 20 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for four days. Mr. Haines had been in Rock Springs for the past week visiting his mother and son. He was born at Fargo, N.D. on May 17, 1918 and graduated from Rock Springs High School and had attended the University of Wyoming and the Colorado School of Mines. Mr. Haines was married to Annetta June Richard in Nebraska on Aug. 24, 1940 and was a veteran of World War II having served with the United States Army and Air Force. He was a chemical operator at the Hanford Nuclear Plant in Hanford, Wash. Survivors include his wife, Annetta of Richland, Wash.; a son, Cecil Klyce Haines III of Rock Springs; his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Haines, also of Rock Springs, one niece and one nephew, and two grandchildren also survive. Mr. Haines was a member of the Western United Protestant Church, the B.P.O. Elks and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1978 LARRY HENDERSON Funeral services for Larry Edward Henderson, 33, Green River, were conducted Monday, Feb. 20 at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River, with the Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Hall, Jim Helmick, David Story, Michell Carthem, Flint Downing, Mike Schiffhaver, Tom Jensen and Clyde Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were Mark McDonald, Joe Gelica, Bob Cogan, Jim Powell and Chuck Huntado. Mr. Henderson died Friday, Feb. 17 in an auto accident. Mr. Henderson was born July 11, 1944, in Santa Rosa, Calif., the son of Eino Edward and Cecilia Crowley Henderson. He married Virginia Story on May 5, 1972 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the United Steelworkers’ Union. He was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Henderson was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Henderson lived at 710 Bridger Drive in Green River. He had lived in Green River for five years and lived previously in Sacramento, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Jenny, Green River; three sons, Keith, Paul and Bryan, all of Green River; his mother, Cecilia, Santa Rosa, Calif., and one sister, Karen Henderson, Santa Rosa, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1978 JAMES TRAVIS Funeral services for James Franklin Travis, 85, were conducted Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River, the Rev. Herbert Scott officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were jack Collins, Bob Ferguson, Jimmie Jelaca, Jim Travis, Richard Pistono and Ronnie Travis. Mr. Travis died Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Kimberly Manor in Rock Springs. He was born Sept. 26, 1892 in Carbon, Wyo., the son of Peter and Bridgette Donnley. He married Margaret Stuart who preceded him in death in 1966. Mr. Travis worked in the coal mines in Rock Springs until 1922. He then worked as a salesman for Park Feed. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and Eagles Lodge No. 151. Mr. Travis resided at 1015 West Fourth North in Green River. He had lived in Green River for four years. He previously lived in Rock Springs. He is survived by two sons, James Travis of Green River and Arch Travis of Saratoga; one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Jelaca of Bountiful, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Hans Hansen of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1978 LELA DOAN Funeral services for Lela Maxcine Smith Doan, 60, Rock Springs, were held Monday, Feb. 20 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with Elder Clarence Sargent of the L.D.S. Church officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Doan, Sam Doan, Wlaley Cole, Russell Mann and Ray Parkin. Mrs. Doan died Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 41 years, she had been in ill health for the past six years. She was born on Feb. 15, 1918 in Rigby, Idaho and was the daughter of the late George L. and Nellie Hereford Smith. She had attended schools in Pinedale, Big Piney and Lyman. She married Pete Doan on August 18, 1937 in Manila, Utah. Mrs. Doan was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include her husband, Pete, of Rock Springs, several brothers and sisters-in-laws and also several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1978 MARY PEVIC Funeral services for Mary Pevic, 85, were conducted Wednesday, March 1 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bruce Pivic, John Pivic, Joe Goich, Kelly Humas, Jim Pierantoni and Gary Zamboni. Mrs. Pevic died Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for three weeks. A resident of Rock Springs since 1912, Mrs. Pevic had been in ill health the past several years. She was born on September 8, 1892, in Bodovije, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She was married to the late Lawrence Pevic in Rock Springs on April 20, 1912. Mrs. Pevic was a member of t he Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the A.F.U. Lodge, and the Sacred Heart of Mary Lodge No. 86. Survivors include three sons, Tony and Lawrence of Rock Springs and Stanley of Denver, Colo., four daughters, Mrs. Malcolm (Julianne) McLeod of Rock Springs, Mrs. Robert (Katherine) Floyd of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Frank (Frances) Zamboni of Provo, Utah, and Mrs. John (Jean) P??mmel of Salt Lake City, Utah; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Rose Pevic of Rock Springs and Mrs. Mary Pevic of Torrance, Calif.; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pevic was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence in 1948; three sons, Max in 1968, Joseph in 1970 and Frank in 1976 and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Salvatico in 1960. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1978 STEPHANIE JONES Graveside services for infant Stephanie Louise Jones were held Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Riverview Cemetery, with Bishop Allen West officiating. She was born Friday, Feb. 24 to Randy and Carolyn Boren Jones. She was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include her parents, Green River; one brother, Todd Merrill Jones, Green River; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Boren, Green River, and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Jones, Green River; great-grandparents, George E. Jones, Green River, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Twitchell, Green River, Utah, and Elvin Pounder, Richfield, Idaho; great-great-grandmother, Mary Louise Kidd, Vernal, Utah; and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1978 MARION THUESEN Funeral services for Marion P. Thuesen, 72, were conducted Thursday, March 2 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, with the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Tennant, Art Beveridge, Frank Tominc, Harry Kessner, Frank Daniels and Mark Allen. Mrs. Thuesen died Sunday, Feb. 26 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Jan. 26. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Thuesen had been in ill health the past year. She was born on Feb. 16, 1906 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Peter and Petrea Hougard. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She married Harry O. Thuesen on May 28, 1958 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Thuesen was a member of the Episcopal Church, past president of the Rock Springs Womans Club, a member of the Danish Sisterhood, Daughters of the Nile and the F.O. Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Harry, of Rock Springs; one step-daughter, Mrs. Dallas (Nancy) Allen of San Bruno, Calif.; one brother, Peter Hougard, of Salt Lake City, Utah; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Emma) Martin of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Katherine Moore of Lakewood, Colo.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thuesen was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1978 MARY PIMENTEL Funeral services for Mary Pimentel, 89, were conducted Friday, March 3 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. A rosary was recited Thursday, March 1 at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Marchetti Jr., Dennis Marchetti, Brad Marchetti, Wayne Moses, Dan Moses and Chuck West. Mrs. Pimentel died Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one week. She had been in ill health for the past two years. Mrs. Pimentel was born at New Bedford, Mass., on Jan. 12, 1889 and has been a Rock Springs resident since 1916. She married Antone Pimentel at New Bedford, Mass., he preceded her in death in 1932. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Helen) Kinney and Mrs. Thomas (Josephine) Wright, both of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. Ida Luiz, of New Bedford, Mass.; six grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and two sisters. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1978 HERBERT BROWN Funeral services for Herbert “Bert” F. Brown, 71, Green River, were held Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Union Congregational Church, with the Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Corolla, Dick Schuck, Marvin Stark, Duke Chapman, Don Warren and Herb Brown. Mr. Brown died Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born Jul 22, 1906 in Cumberland, Wyo., the son of David and Josephine Olafson Brown. He married Ruth Behymir on Sept. 3, 1927 in Rock Springs. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a boiler maker from 1924-1959 and later worked at Stauffer Chemical where he retired in 1971. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church and the Eagles Lodge No. 2350. Mr. Brown lived at 460 East Second North, Green River, and had been a Green River resident for 54 years. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Green River; one son, Donald A. Brown, Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Judy) K. Muije, Green River and Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) L. Watson, Buena Park, Calif.; one brother, Edward Brown, Hoquiam, Wash.; three sisters, Jeanette Schwarzmann, Seattle, Wash., Florence Warren, Green River, and Josephine McMann, Basin; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1978 MARY RODZINAK Funeral services for Mary Rodzinak, 75, were conducted Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. A rosary was recited Friday, Feb. 24 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Fech, Andrew Fech, John Motto, Richard Dozier, Robert Dozier and Steve Rodzinak. Miss Rodzinak died Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. She had been in ill health the past five years. She was born at Dubois, Pa., on March 27, 1902, the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Fech Rodzinak. She came to Rock Springs with her parents in 1908 and attended schools in Rock Springs. She was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Francis (Veronica) Doser of Rock Springs and Helen Rodzinak of Evanston; four brothers, George and John, both of Rock Springs, Steve of Fort Bridger, and Andrew of Roy, Utah. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Michael and Adam, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Motto and Catherine Rodzinak. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1978 ELIZABETH CROFTS Funeral services for Elizabeth M. Crofts, 70, were held Wednesday, March 1 at the Vase Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Richard Parks, Wilfred Bowker, John Bowker, Thomas McMillan Jr., Gary Fenus and Robert Fenus. Mrs. Crofts died Saturday, Feb 25 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born in Barnaborough, Pa., on Feb. 28, 1907 to Mike and Mary Fenus. She married Percy Crofts on April 2, 1925 in Salt Lake City. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1973. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Gloria) McIntosh, Rock Springs; and a son, William H. Crofts, Rock Springs. Mrs. Crofts is also survived by one sister, Ann Matkovich, Rock Springs; three brothers, Steve Fenus, Reliance, Joe Fenus, Otego, N.Y., and Edward Fenus, Mountain View; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1978 VERNON HORTON Funeral services for Vernon L. Horton, 68, Green River, were held Wednesday, March 1 at the Union Congregational church, with the Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Travis, Ken Peters, Godfrey Orme, Bill Potts, Mike Marino and Sam Mamalis. Honorary pallbearers were Alton Hermanson, Harold Scritchfield, Harry Danken, Carl Evers and Tom Burns. Mr. Horton died Saturday, Feb. 25 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born May 28, 1909 in Osage City, Kansas, the son of John and Anna M. Campbell Horton. He married Juanita Petersen on July 18, 1931 in Green River. Mr. Horton worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a yard engineer for 47 years and retired in 1974. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church and the Masonic Lodge. He lived at 401 North First East, Green River, and had been a Green River resident since 1937. He is survived by his wife, Juanita, Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Cora Jean) Goglio, Green River, and Mrs. Lynn (Beverly Ann) Williams, Jackson; and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1978 HOMER HORTON Funeral services for Homer J. Horton, 71, Green River were held Monday, Feb. 27 at the Union Congregational church with the Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Brown, Tony Katana, Dick Bussart, Dick Paxton, Dick Schuck and James Travis. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. John Bernard, Vern Newman, Frank Tucker, Ken Tucker, Tom Stewart, Dan Mortensen, Tom Tucker, Chuck Tucker and Ken Peters. Mr. Horton died Friday, Feb. 24 at his home in Green River. He was born Feb. 7, 1907 in Osage City, Kansas to John and Anna M. Campbell Horton. He married Elna Mortimer in Green River Aug. 23, 1930 and was a member of the Union Congregational Church. He was on the board of deacons for the church. He came to Green River in 1927 and went to work for Evers Construction Co. in Green River. He later worked for the Pacific Route Express Co. and for the Green River High School as a custodian. He retired in 1971. Mr. Horton was a member of the Elks Club. He is survived by his wife, of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Anita) Narramore of Woods Cross, Utah, Carol Frink of Green River; and eight grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1978 LOUISE LEWIS Funeral services for Louise Frances Lewis, 66, were conducted Wednesday, March 8 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Chris Gras, Greg Orton, Don Larsen, John L. Lewis Jr., Dennis A. Lewis and Charles Maggio. Miss Lewis died Sunday, March 5, at a relative’s home in Green River. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, Miss Lewis had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Rock Springs Oct. 24, 1911, the daughter of the late John C. and Mary Gras Lewis. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Royal Neighbors. Survivors include one brother, John C. Lewis Sr., of Rock Springs and one aunt, Mrs. Fred (Rose) Johnson of Arlington, Va., and one uncle, Raymond Gras, from Bountiful, Utah, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1978 MAILOND LARSEN Funeral services for Mailond J. Larsen, 63, Green River, were held Saturday, March 4, in the Green River LDS Third Ward Stake Center, with Bishop Michael Layne officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Glise Martinez, Robert Kuckert, Pat Brangham, Joe Maes, Hilbert Smith and Edwin Kester. Mr. Larsen died Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born June 4, 1918 in Ephraim, Utah to Joseph E. and Mary Ellen McDonald Larsen. He married Virginia Smart Nov. 6, 1942 in Lawrence, Kansas. He was a member of the LDS church and was surface maintenance man at FMC and retired April 1, 1976. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Air Force. He was a member of the VFW. Mr. Larsen had lived at 536 East 4th South, Green River since 1946. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Green River; one son, James Larsen, of Green River; five brothers and one sister, Marion Larsen of Manila, Utah, Donald Larsen of Manila, Ernest Larsen, Salt Lake City, Norland Larsen of Salt Lake city, Dellas Larsen of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Cecil (LaPriel) Rounds, of Evanston; three grandchildren, one uncle, Clifford McDonald of Evanston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1978 KENICHI OTA Funeral services for Kenichi Ota, 75, were conducted Saturday, march 11 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, with the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Yoshio Tabuchi, George Okano, Harry Chipp, Andrew Peternell, Malcolm Silvers and Ed Brayton. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Allen, Paul Rolland, Frank Ruiz, Joe Herrera and Jerry Norris. Mr. Ota died Tuesday, March 7 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Ota had been in ill health the past year. Mr. Ota was born on February 25, 1903, in Ikajama, Japan, the son of the late Mapasaburo and Yoshi Ikeea Ota. Mr. Ota married the former Yoshiko Nakayama in Okajama, Japan on May 26, 1924. He attended schools in Japan, and graduated from Barber College in 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He then came back to Rock Springs and opened the Ota’s Barber Shop. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Young-at=Heart Senior Citizens and the Barbers Local. Survivors include his wife, Yoshiko of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Jiro (Agnes) Okano of Rock Springs, Mrs. Roy (Yemiko) Kuramoto of Los Altos, Calif., and Aiko Harunaga of San Jose, Calif.; two sons, Toshio Ota of Denver, Colo. and Dr. Roy Ota of Laramie; one brother, Noboru Ota of Ogden, Utah; 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ota was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and a daughter, Haruko, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1978 CANDIDA CRISTANELLI Funeral services for Candida B. Cristanelli, 77, 729 Fifth Ave. West, were held Saturday, March 18 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with Father John Hoodack officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Russell Stewart, Herman Albertini, Bob Wilmetti, Frank Prevedel, Bob Canestrini, Rudy Battisti and Guy Rizzi. Mrs. Cristanelli died Wednesday, March 15 at the Kimberly Manor. Mrs. Cristanelli was born June 6, 1900, in Leadville, Colo. She had been a Rock Springs resident since 1929. Her husband, Joseph Cristanelli, preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1975. Survivors include three brothers, Frank Holznecht and Fred Holznecht, both of Rock Springs, and Crillio Holznecht of Italy; two sisters, Mrs. Gena Tosolin of Rock Springs and Mrs. Amelia Coeni of Italy; and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1978 JAMES MONTGOMERY Funeral services for James A. Montgomery, 55, Currant Creek Ranch, were conducted Wednesday, March 22, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Roy Miller officiating. Graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post no. 24 with burial in the Rest Have Gardens. Pallbearers were Kent Porenta, Alexander Radosevich, John Kappes, Louis “Sonny” Sikich, Larry Mann and George R. “Russ” Mann. Mr. Montgomery died Friday March 17, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born August 27, 1922, at Sundance the son of the late Arthur J. and Juanita Montgomery. He grew up on the family ranch near Carlisle. He attended the grade school near Devil’s Tower and graduated from the Sundance High School. He was married to Vera Mae Wells March 4, 1946 in Hulett. He ranched with his parents in Montana and Wyoming for 21 years before moving to their present home at Currant Creek in 1971. He served in the Marine Corps in World War II having enlisted in Denver, Colo., December 12, 1942. He was discharged October 25, 1945, with the rank of corporal. He was engaged as a mortar man on the front lines in the South Pacific for three years and was wounded in action three times for which he received the Purple Heart. At the time of his death he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Vera, sons, James and Terrence of the Currant Creek Ranch; his mother, Juanita Whitham and step-father William (Pat) Whitham of Arizona City, Arizona; and aunt and two uncles, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and two uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1978 JOHN WILLIAMS SR. Funeral services for John Thomas Williams Sr., 88, were conducted Tuesday, March 21, at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Roy A. Miller officiating. 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 Larry Roberts, Jack Forbes, Tom Andrews, Perry Zumbrennan, Louis Muir and William “Boots” Welsh. Mr. Williams died Saturday March 18, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a two-week illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1889, at Dowlis, Wales, the son of the late John and Rachel Williams. Mr. Williams attended school in Wales and came to the United States in 1908. He married August DelDosso at Sopris, Colo., on July 26, 1918. He was a retired miner and a Rock Springs resident since 1943. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Williams was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the United Mine Workers of America and a life member of the American Legion. Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, David E. and Myrna Williams, Plano, Tex.; daughter, Agnes Mae Williams, Lander; daughters and sons-in-law, John and Joan Zumbrennan, and Robert and Dorothy Andrews, all of Rock Springs, and John and Beatrice Vidakovich, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; daughter-in-law, Frances Williams, Rock Springs; two sisters, Edith Marcombe and Gladys Williams, both of Abercynon, Wales; 23 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1978 VIOLA SMITH Funeral services for Viola Smith, 77, Eden Valley, were held Monday, March 27, at the old Farson High School gymnasium, with the Rev. Paul W. Vinson officiating. Burial was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Eden Valley. Pallbearers were Daniel Smith, Brian Smith, Kevin Smith, Karl Tomich, Andrew Tomich and Tony Valentine. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, March 23, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was born in Perry, Okla., on Dec. 5, 1900, the first of nine children to the late John and Anna McCracken Lattin. She married Fred E. Smith on June 2, 1920, at Emporia, Kans. She resided in Eden Valley for 12 years and was formerly of Emporia. Mrs. Smith did not go to high school because she helped rear three boys and three girls. She entered high school in 1948, attended for one-and-a-half years and passed an entrance exam for the University of Wyoming. She then started summer school, did correspondence work and graduated in 1961 with a bachelor of arts degree. She taught for 16 years in Wyoming and later taught home economics in Wyoming high schools. Survived by husband, of Eden Valley, three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Violet) Tomich of Rock Springs, Mrs. John (Beulah) Peterson of Espinola, New Mexico, Mrs. Earl (Elaine) Hart of Royal City, Wash.; three sons, twins, Donald F. of Boulder, Colo. and Ronald Kirk of Los Alamos, New Mexico, James Taylor Smith of Boulder, Colo.; one brother, Everett Lattin of Kansas City, Kans.; five sisters, Violet Martin, Kent, Wash., Fern Wentz, Redding, Calif., Iva Crabtree, Kansas City, Kans., Mary Young, LaJunta, Colo., Francis Hayes, Kansas City, Kans., several nieces and nephews, 27 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Eden Valley Baptist Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1978 EVA LENA MURRAY Funeral services for Eva Lena Murray, 101, were conducted Monday, March 27 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Seymour of the Episcopal Church officiating. Cremation followed. Mrs. Murray died Saturday, March 25, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 29, 1876 at Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the late Lafayette and Lula Ann DeVere Reid. She was graduated from high school at Kansas City, Mo., and was married to Robert A. Murray at Mulvane, Kans. on Dec. 15, 1895. A Rock Springs resident for the past 10 years, she formerly resided at Kenton, Okla. and Trinidad, Colo. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Vern O. and Maxine Murray of Rock Springs; a sister, May M. Sears of Chicago, Ill., a niece and nephew, Robert R. and Joyce Murray of Salt Lake City, Utah and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two sons, Russell R. and Claude T. Murray. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1978 WILLIAM CUDNEY Funeral services for William Frederic Cudney, 69, Green River, were held Friday, March 31 at the Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leonard Woolsey, Steve Barrera, Ruben Flores, John Flores, Walter Mortimer and Arnold Cordova. Honorary pallbearers were Telesford Flores, Bill tanner, Tom Graham and Roger Stout. Mr. Cudney died Wednesday, March 29, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born Nov. 6, 1908, in Marysville, Kans., to John W. and Theresa Fernholtz Cudney. He married Thelma Massey on Aug. 4, 1929 in Arkansas. He was a member of the Catholic Church and worked as a machinist’s helper for the Union Pacific Railroad before his retirement in Nov. 1963. He lived at 258 E. 3rd South, Green River, where he had lived for 48 years. Mr. Cudney is survived by his wife, Thelma; his mother, Theresa Cudney, Green River; four sons, Charles, Green River, Bobby J. Ogden, Utah, Fred, Rock Springs, and Bill, Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Pat) Purdin, Green River; two sisters, Lorine Pate, Rawlins and Juanita Massey, Mansfield, Mo., one brother, John Cudney, Ogden, Utah; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1978 ARTHUR JENKINS Funeral services for Arthur Ray Jenkins, 51, Reliance, were conducted Tuesday, March 26, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with Earl Wood of the Calvary Baptist Church conducting. The body was returned to Hill City, Kans., for graveside services and interment. Burial was on Thursday, March 30, at the Prairie Home Church Cemetery in Graham County, Kans. Mr. Jenkins died Friday, March 24 of an apparent heart attack. He was born on November 21, 1926 in Hill City, Kans., the son of the late Arthur Lloyd and Genevieve McVay Jenkins. He married the former Luevella Steele in Clayton, N.M. on April 27, 1960. A resident of this area since 1961, Mr. Jenkins was employed as a drilling foreman for the Mountain Fuel Supply Co. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Luevella, of Reliance; three brothers, Walter Jenkins of Joplin, Mo., Robert Jenkins of Springville, Mo., and Frank Jenkins of Casper; three sisters, Dorothy Hudson, Hazel Swank and Vivian Hudson, all of Eldorado, Kans. and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 1978 JOSEPH JEREB Funeral services for Joseph A. “Joe” Jereb Jr., 59, Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday, April 4 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Stanley Kamenski, Angelo Kaumo, Duce Piaia, Fred Taucher, Charley Mlinar and Ben Blasko. Mr. Jereb died Friday, March 31, following an apparent heart attack. Jereb was born in Rock Springs on Aug. 1, 1918, the son of the late Joseph and Theresa Rose Kalan Jereb. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School and the Capitol School of Pharmacy at Denver, Colo. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was married to the former Dorothy Gerrard in Rock Springs on July 15, 1946. At the time of his death he was the director of pharmacy services at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the American Fraternal Union Lodge No. 134. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Gerrard Jerb of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. James (Dorothy) Reese of Rock Springs and Jolene Jereb, a student at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, one brother, Edward R. Jereb, of Yreka, Calif., three sisters, Josephine “Josie” Butkovich of Anchorage, Ak., Mrs. Stanley (Elsie) Kamenski of Rock Springs and Mrs. Don (Amelia) Palmer of Homedale, Idaho; a grandson, Joseph Morgan Reese, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. James (Mary) Gerrard, both of Rock Springs. Several nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1978 BARBARA DOMINISKI Funeral services for Barbara deWall Dominiski, 74, of Rock Springs were conducted Thursday, April 13, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. J.T. Dearinger of the White Mountain Christian Center officiating. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Neil Heikes, Barry Heikes, Jack Brown, Larry Hickerson, F.P. Cody and Hugh Friel. Mrs. Dominiski died Monday, April 10, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for two days. She had been in ill health since last July. She was born at Osfriesland, Germany, on Aug. 28, 1902, the daughter of the late Rolph and Tete Heikes deWall. She attended school in Germany and came to Rock Springs in 1926. She was married to Joseph Carl Dominiski in Manila, Utah, on May 2, 1929, and was a member of the White Mountain Christian Center. Survivors include her husband, Joseph C. Dominiski of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Manuel (Eva) Carillo of Rock Springs; four sisters, Mrs. Enno (Dina) Ocken, Mrs. Hermanne Ellers, Mrs. Ernest (Teda) Carstens and Mrs. Hyo (Alida) Lammers, all of Germany; a brother, Jurgen deWall of Germany; four grandchildren, John and Rick Carrillo, Mrs. Ed (Barbara) paisley and Maxine Carrillo; three great-grandchildren, Nathan C. Paisley and Michael and Gwen Carrillo. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dominiski was preceded in death by a brother Johann deWall, and a great-grandson, Edward Cole Paisley Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1978 DAVID MILLER Funeral services for David P. Miller, 76, Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday, April 12, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Ronald Ray Overy officiating. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday at the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah. Pallbearers were John Wisniewski, Pete Zanetti, Tom Miller, Don Barker, John Evanoff and Sandy Sneddon. Mr. Miller died Sunday, April 9, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Mr. Miller served as Rock Springs city engineer from 1940-41 and 1958-65. He was county engineer from 1932-65. From 1934 to 1963 he was a member of the State Board of Control which administers water rights in the state. During this time he was also a member of the Upper Colorado River Basin Compact Commission and the Bear River Basin Commission. Mr. Miller was born on Aug. 14, 1901 in Glencoe, Lincoln County, Wyoming. He was graduated from Brigham Young College, a high school in Logan, Utah, in 1920. He was graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in mining engineering in 1926. He married his wife Maude in 1926 and moved to Rock Springs. Mrs. Miller is survived by his wife, Zenith, whom he married December 1977. His first wife, Maude, died in March 1974. He is also survived by two sons, David R. Miller, and engineering executive in La Crescenta, Calif., and Jim Miller, and engineering executive near West Chester, Pa.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A brother, W.P. Miller of Green River, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Smith of Santa Ana, Calif., also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1978 ANN GOGLIO Funeral services for Ann Goglio, 70, of Hayward, Calif., were conducted Tuesday, April 11, at the Campbell Funeral Chapel, Campbell, Calif. The body was returned to Rock Springs where funeral services were conducted Friday, April 14, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Morrow, Jack Morrow, J.C. Douglas, James Songster, Joe Gatti and Dee Slaughter. Mrs. Goglio died Sunday, April 9, in Hayward, Calif. A former longtime Rock Springs resident, she had resided in Hayward for the past 15 years. She was born in Poland on Nov. 25, 1907, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Syputa, and attended school at Rockville, Colo. She was married to Frank V. Goglio at Rockville. He preceded her in death in 1956. She is survived by two sons, Jack Goglio of San Jose, Calif., and Frank V. Goglio of Green River; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Catherine) McDonald of Hudson; two brothers, Phil Syputa of Hebron, Ill., and Raymond Syputa of El Cerrito, Calif.; two sisters, Fay Berta of Canon City, Colo., and Jean Glaubitz of San Antonio, Tex.; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons who died in infancy. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and a past president of B.P.O. Does Lodge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1978 JAMES FERRERO Funeral services for James Vercelli Ferrero, 93, of Rock Springs were conducted Monday, April 10 at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Gordon Blunt officiating. Graveside services were conducted by the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows with burial in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Ferrero, Brent Ferrero, John V. Ferrero, Matt Laurunen, Louis Dunn and Louis Holcomb. Mr. Ferrero died Thursday, April 6 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. He was born at Baldissero Canavese, Torini, Italy, on Nov. 25, 1884, the son of the late Giovanni and Rosa Perolin Ferrero. Mr. Ferrero was educated in Italy and came to the United States in 1900. He married the former Angelina Furno at Meuderville, Mont., in 108 and was a retired contractor. Mr. Ferrero is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Matt (Teresa) Laurunen of Rock Springs, Mrs. Ken (Rose) Holcomb of New Hall, Calif., and Mrs. Louis (Florence) Dunn of Cottage Grove, Calif.; two sons, John V. Ferrero of Seattle, Wash., and James V. Ferrero of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.; a brother, Domenic V. Ferrero of Rock Springs; a sister, Domenica Besso-Marcheis of Baldissero Canavese, Torino, Italy; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Angelina, who died in 1938, two sons, George who died in 1915 and Kenneth who died in 1965, two brothers and one sister. Mr. Ferrero was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12, AF and AM, the Ascalon Commandry No. 5 of Green River, the Rock Springs Shrine Club, the A.A.O.N.N.S. of Rawlins, the Lander Scottish Rite Bodies, Canton Chapter No. 6, the I.O.O.F., and a life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1978 LEE RIDDLE Funeral services for Lee G. Riddle, 66, Green River, were held Saturday, April 8, at the Smith Funeral Home, with Jack Wade of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Melvin Kraft, Archie Severson, Rex Pedlkington, Levi Levering, Ronnie Vigil and Joe Divorek. Mr. Riddle died Thursday, April 6, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born May 30, 1912, in Wiston County, Ala., to Lloyd G. Riddle and Jessie Lee Riddle. He married his wife, Roberta, who preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 1975. Mr. Riddle was a member of the Eagles Club Aerie 2350 in Green River, worked at Little America and retired in July 1975. He had lived in Green River for the past seven years. He is survived by one brother, Manuel Riddle of Cordova, Ala.; three sisters, Victoria Wallace of Halleysville, Ala., Rosey Riddle and Murphey Riddle, one niece, Mrs. Betty Kraft of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1978 LA DAWNA MARIE PETERSON Funeral services for LaDawna Marie Peterson, 16, Green River, were held Monday, April 10 in the new Green River LDS Church stake center, with Bishop Michael Lyne officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wade Irwin, Robert Irwin, Scott Hoover, Gerald Finley, Eric Sherwood and Charles Morrison. Honorary pallbearers were Owen Morgan, Bob Gerrard, Gary Gonder, Gary Peterson, David Peterson, Church Owens, Terrill Lance, Jim Bliss, Ken Ringdahl, Kevin Ringdahl, Francis Bigham and Paul Siler. Miss Peterson died Thursday, April 6, following an automobile accident. She was born Jan. 17, 1962 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Phillip L. Peterson and Johnny Ringdahl Peterson. She was a member of the third ward LDS Church and a sophomore at Green River High School. She was a member of the FMC softball team and had been active in the drama club and other school activities. Miss Peterson resided at 150 Miller, Green River. She is survived by her parents, Phillip Peterson and Johnny Peterson; two brothers, Phillip Dale Peterson and Joel John Peterson; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Kari) Gerrard, all of Green River. One sister preceded her in death. She is also survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ringdahl and Mrs. and Mrs. Les Peterson, all of Green River, several aunts and uncles (unreadable). --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1978 MURPHY COPELAND Military graveside services for Murphy J. Willard Copeland, 42, Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday, April 20, by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Copeland was fatally shot Thursday, April 13, at his home. He was born May 17, 1935 in Missouri. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Korean Conflict. Officials were unable to locate any relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1978 ROBERT CHIPP Funeral services for Robert Marvin “Bobby” Chipp, 30, Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, April 15 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Cremation followed. Pallbearers were Martin Liska, Vernon Robertson, Michael Christian, Howard McCort, David Gresham and Alex Cordova. Honorary pallbearer was Richard Hiner. Mr. Chipp died Tuesday, April 11, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Rock Springs on March 14, 1948, the son of Donald W. and Zora Kruljac Chipp. He graduated from Rock Springs High School and attended Western Wyoming Community College and was graduated from Westminster College at Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Chipp was employed at Albertsons in Rock Springs until ill health forced him to retire. He was married to the former Phyllis Simpson in Rock Springs on June 7, 1969, and was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624 and the Westminster Alumni Association and SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Chipp, a son, John Chipp, two daughters, Patty and Lisa Chipp, all of Rock Springs; his parents, Donald W. and Zora Chipp of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Kruljac of Santa Monica, Calif.; and his father- and mother-in-law, John and Isabelle Simpson of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald W. Chipp Jr., who was killed in Vietnam Nov. 12, 1970. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1978 CARL EVERS Funeral services for former county commissioner Carl Evers, 85, Green River, were conducted Wednesday, April 19, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Smith, Richard Smith, Chris Frandsen, Brent Sadler, Kevin Sadler and Mark Evers. Honorary pallbearers were D. Emil Gaensslen, Dr. A.T. Sudman, Henry Chadey, Emil Sedlacek, William Delaney, Harry Crawford and Arnold Peterson. Mr. Evers died Sunday, April 16, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after in illness of five weeks. He was born in Denison, Iowa, Aug. 17, 1892, the son of Mary Petersen and Carl Evers. He married Edna T. Singent in Green River on Sept. 29, 1921. Mr. Evers was one of four brothers who dame to Green River as carpenters and construction men. They became identified with the Superior Lumber Company in the construction of the town of Superior more than 60 years ago. The brothers later formed the Green River Lumber Co., which became the major construction firm in the area. The buildings they built include the Brown’s Park School, Washington Elementary School, Green River Mercantile building, Island Pavilion, the original Green River High School and original Catholic Church along with several residences in Green River during the 1920s and 1930s decades of this century. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Evers served as a county commissioner from 1935-1939; he was a member of American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and was a past member of the Wyoming Historical Society. Survivors include his wife, Edna; four children, Mrs. Eleanor Smith and Mrs. Glen (Patricia) Sadler of Green River and Mrs. Carl (Mary) Frandsen and Edward C. Evers of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1978 EDWARD TONER Funeral services for Edward E. “Ted” Toner, 66, Rock Springs, were conducted Monday, April 17, at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Bill Matthews, Gary Hornsby, Henry Kovach, George Hansen, Tom Jensen and Lloyd Woodward. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Jensen, Maurice Larsen, Kelley Williams, Jerry Torres, John Kulbach, Mark Campbell, Eddie Sturm and Norman Merow. Mr. Toner died Thursday, April 13, at the Bishop Randall Hospital in Lander. He had been in ill health since March 4. A Rock Springs resident for the past 37 years, he was born in Trinidad, Colo., on Oct. 25, 1911, the son of the late Edward L. and Mary Delaney and attended school at Trinidad, Colo. He married the former Charlotte Peterson at Raton, N.M., on May 4, 1929 and retired on Feb. 1, 1974 from FMC Corp. where he had been employed as a foreman. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Tom (Jane) Jensen and Mrs. Jerry (Jan) Torres both of Rock Springs, Mrs. Edward (Eve) Sturm of Lander and Cheryl Marden of Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Louis and Fred, both of Trinidad, Colo., and Charles of Henderson, Neb.; three sisters, Alice Stewart of Costa Mesa, Calif., Frances Bachman of Rome, N.Y., and Mary Williams of Florence, Colorado; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte and two sons, Edward E., who was killed in action in Korea and Calvin Wayne who died in 1935. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1978 RAYMOND AHO Funeral services for Raymond J. Aho, 70, Rock Springs, were conducted Monday, April 17, at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Gordon Blunt and the Masonic Lodge officiating. Graveside services were conducted by the Masonic Lodge with burial in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Wilmetti, Milford Eversole, Cyril Rahonce, Ernest Nott, Lloyd Jackson and Ronald Noble Sr. Mr. Aho died Friday, April 14 at his home where he had suffered a heart attack. He was born April 13, 1908 in Rock Springs and had resided here his entire life. He was the son of the late Henry L. and Meri Alinz Kuijala Aho and attended schools in Rock Springs. Mr. Aho was the youngest member of the Air Mail Pioneers, a group that worked and established the air industry before 1930. He went to work for United Airlines when the airport was first opened north of Rock Springs where the new recreation area is being developed. At that time he had been working with the U.S. Air Mail Department. Mr. Aho was a manager of the United Airlines at the time that the new airport was built at its present location. It was through his efforts that the new airport was obtained. Sen. Joseph C. O’Mahoney helped Mr. Aho select the location and then presented the bill to Congress that established funds to build airports with federal money. Rock Springs Airport was the first airport in the nation so built. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Aho was airport manager for the City of Rock Springs. He married the former Loy David at Lander, Wyo. in 1944. Survivors include his wife, Loy of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Phyllis Jo) Kriz of Sacramento, Calif.; three brothers, Ano and Otto, both of Rock Springs and Lawrence of Anaheim, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Hilda) Nikkola of Long Beach, Calif., and Elsie Aho of Oxnard, Calif.; a grandson, Robert Brian Kriz, and a granddaughter, Amy Meri Kriz, both of Sacramento, Calif.; and severed nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John, Arnie and Elmer, and a sister, Mayme Hammond. Mr. Aho was a past Master of the Rock Springs Lodge No. 12, A.F. & A.M. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1978 MABEL McCURTAIN Funeral services for Mabel Hasseltine McCurtain, 96, Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday, April 18, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Acheson officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kieth Parks, Lloyd Tate, Curtis Simkins, Tom Horn, Albert Anselmi and Neil Simkins. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Bell, Howard Routh, Clifford Renz, John Baird, Albert Kolman, Howard Young, Dominick Giorgis, Harold Simkins and Ernest Fidel. Mrs. McCurtain died Saturday, April 15, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 10, 1881 at Rensselaer, Ind., the daughter of the late William C. and Emma Tapp Huston. She came to Rock Springs in July 1909. She was married to A.L. McCurtain at Rensselaer on June 17, 1909, and was the last surviving charter member of the First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Hasseltine Circle which was named after Mrs. McCurtain. She was past president of the P.E.O. and a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William R. and Mamie McCurtain of Rock Springs; three brothers, Ray Huston of Longmont, Colo., Paul and Glen Huston of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Helen Sims of Walnut Creek, Calif.; her grandchildren, James R. McCurtain and wife Roberta, Susan McCurtain Zeri and husband Steve, Scott McCurtain and wife Karla, and Lori McCurtain, all of Rock Springs; and two great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, A.L. McCurtain; a daughter, Maxine; two sons, Max and Alfred; and two brothers, Charles and William Huston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1978 AUGUST ZOTTI Funeral services for August “Teno” Zotti, 63, Rock Springs, were conducted Monday, April 24, at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, April 23, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jino Roccabruna, Rich Hiner, Leno Zadra, John Deru, Ernie Simoncini and Mike Milovich. Honorary pallbearers were Church Fantin, Pete Delaurante, John Lucas, Leno Menghini, Howard Young, Barney Ferrero, Charles Kalassinsky, Paul Anselmi and Mike Zotti. Mr. Zotti died Thursday, April 20, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following an illness of two weeks. A longtime resident of Superior and Rock Springs, Mr. Zotti had been in ill health for the past two weeks. He was born April 14, 1915 in Mezzaselva, Roana, Vincenza, Italy, the son of the late August and Antonia Zotti. Mr. Zotti attended schools in Superior and Rock Springs and was a United States Army veteran. He married the former Mary Georgis in Rock Springs on August 5, 1939. Mr. Zotti was a retired Rock Springs vending operator and businessman. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; one son, Robert Zotti and one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Alice) Paul, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Marco Zotti of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren, Wendy Paul, Karl Zotti, Robert Bryan Zotti and Bradley Zotti, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Zotti was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mrs. Ben (Katherine) Boschetto. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1978 JOHN DANIELS Funeral services for John W. Daniels, 65, Superior, were conducted Monday, April 24, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with Bishop Sherman Pratt conducting. Graveside services and interment were in the Lyman Cemetery in Lyman. Pallbearers were David Daniels, Garth Daniels, Bryant Hardy, George Black, Ricky Hops, Arlen Jackson, Kenneth Jackson and Robert Wells. Mr. Daniels was found dead at his home on Wednesday, April 19. He apparently died of a heart attack while in bed on Saturday, April 15. Mr. Daniels was born Nov. 11, 1912, at Cumberland, Wyo., the son of the late John and Emma Christina Anderson Daniels. He attended school in Cumberland and had been a resident of Superior since 1929. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a retired Union Pacific Railroad employee. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way. Mr. Daniels had been in ill health for several years. He is survived by two brothers, Leslie of Salt Lake City and Francis (Rusty) of Milbrae, Calif.; three sisters, Margaret Parker, Yvonne Jackson and Vivian Haessly, all of Salt Lake City, one uncle, and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1978 CHRIS KUNCHEFF Funeral services for Chris Kuncheff, 83, Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, April 22, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, with the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiating. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Joe Rudelich, John Evanoff, Lawrence Jarbo Welsh, and Mr. Kuncheff’s grandsons, John Eklund, Barry Eklund and Val Eklund. Mr. Kuncheff died Tuesday, April 18, at the Deaconess Hospital at Glasgow, Mont., following in illness of three weeks. He was born at Elana, Bulgaria on Nov. 5, 1894, the son of the late John and Mary Kuncheff. He came to the United States in 1914 and to this area in 1921 and was a retired coal miner. He married the former Mary Encheff in Rock Springs on Oct. 25, 1923 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 1975. Survivors include his son, John of 1088 East Kansas Ave., Fort Peck, Mont.; a daughter, Mrs. John (Mildred) Eklund of Albin; a sister, Maria Momcheff of Elena, Bulgaria; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the United Mine Workers of America. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1978 ARTHUR MONDRAGON Funeral services for Arthur Runaldo Mondragon, 29, Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday, April 26, at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, April 25, and was followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John H. Mondragon, Alex Leroy Mondragon, Jerry Mondragon, Gerald Mondragon, John Rosas and Rubin Rosas. Mr. Mondragon died Friday, April 21, in an auto accident near Coalville, Utah. Mr. Mondragon was born on January 7, 1949 in Taos, N.M., the son of Alex and Nora Maestas Mondragon. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School in 1967. A resident of Rock Springs since 1950, Mr. Mondragon married the former Rosanne Rosas at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs, on Oct. 28, 1967. Mr. Mondragon was a mail carrier for six years in Rock Springs, and at the time of his death was employed by the Pacific Power and Light Co. at the Jim Bridger Power Plant. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife Rosanne of Rock Springs; three children, Lisa, Lenny and Lorrie all of Rock Springs; his parents, Alex and Nora Mondragon of Rock Springs; four brothers, Joe Mondragon of Springvale, Maryland, Alex Leroy Mondragon of San Francisco, Calif., Gerald and Jerry Mondragon, both of Rock Springs and one sister, Mrs. Herber (Lucy) Cordova of Green River. Several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1978 JOSEPHINE I. PETERSON Funeral services for Josephine I. Peterson, 78, of Manila, Utah, wee conducted Monday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel in Manila with Bishop David Potter officiating. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery. Pallbearers were D.S. Ferrero, Scott Mitchell, Larry Burke, Elvo Moss, Eldon Jones and Gerald Marble. Honorary pallbearers were Dave Bligh, Dick Albright, Howard Hibler, Sterling Mackey, Bud Son, Kenneth Reed, Albert Steinaker Sr., Lawrence Biorn, Randy Steinaker, Nels Philbrick and Gene Briggs. Mrs. Peterson died Thursday, April 20, 1978 at 10:40 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born in Burntfork on Feb. 7, 1900, the daughter of John W. Mayer and Celia Sadler Mayer. She was a retired deputy of Daggett County in Manila. She was married to Dewey Lamb and later divorced. She was married later to George Peterson who preceded her in death Jan. 2, 1974. Survivors include three sons, Keith Lamb and Jim Lamb, both of Gruver, Tex., and Bert Lam of McKinnon; four daughters, Mrs. D.S. (Fearn) Ferrero of Green River, Mrs. Eldon (Grace) Jones of Manila, Mrs. Elvo (Betty) Moss of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mrs. Larry (Nedra) Burke of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Briggs and Mrs. Phyllis Powell, both of Ogden, Utah; one brother, Hugh Mayer of Ogden, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1978 CORINA CORDOVA Funeral services for Corina D. Cordova, 72, Green River, were held Wednesday, April 26, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the Rev. James Godley and the Rev. Patrick Trujillo officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Aron Ortega, Bernie Arguello, Sammy Martinez, Duane Cordova, Bobby Martinez and Jake Dominguez. Mrs. Cordova died Sunday, April 23, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. She was born June 9, 1905, in Chamisal, N.M., the daughter of Jacobo and Gomisinka Martinez Dominguez. She married Damian Cordova on Jan. 24, 1924 in Chamisal, N.M. Mrs. Cordova was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Green River. She lived at 375 East 3rd North, Green River, and had been a Green River resident since 1945. She is survived by four sons and three daughters, Jose Cordova, Burbank, Calif., Celesdino Cordova, Benito Cordova, and Bob D. Cordova, all of Green River; Mrs. Claudina Martinez and Mrs. Dell (Gloria) Chapple, both of Green River, and Mrs. Joe (Rita) Vigil, Grand Junction, Colo. She is also survived by one sister, Anita Dominguez, Chamisal, N.M.; 33 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death on March 15, 1977. One son and two daughters also preceded her in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1978 JAMES DENNIS HAMILL Funeral services for James Dennis Hamill, 19, Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday, May 4, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Nick Thomas, Mitchell Thomas, Ron Walker, Marvin Edgeman, John Williams and David Archuleta. Mr. Hamill died Monday, May 1, of injuries he sustained in an underground coal mine accident. He was born July 31, 1958 in San Francisco, Calif., and had been a Rock Springs resident for the past seven years. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School and a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Mr. Hamill is survived by his mother and stepfather, Carol and Douglas Walker of Rock Springs; his father and stepmother, Charles and Lenis Hamill of Milpitas, Calif.; a sister, Kim, a patient at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City where she is recovering from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident; his fiance, Tonette Callas of Rock Springs; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lane, and Mrs. Bernice Hamill, all of San Mateo, Calif.; and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1978 STEVE BALBAN Funeral services for Steve Balban, 84, Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, April 29, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, with the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were M.M. Gaviotis, Buck Jensen, Alfred Acker, Ray Sarcletti, Ken Shelton and Rich Matthews. Mr. Balban died Monday, April 24, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. A resident of Rock Springs for 50 years, Mr. Balban had been in ill health for the past five years. He was born in Topolcani, Makedonia, Yugoslavia on March 22, 1894. Mr. Balban was a retired coal miner and a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1978 JOSEPH FEITH SR. Funeral services for Joseph Francis Feith Sr., 85, Rock Springs, were conducted Friday, May 12, at the Vase Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Butler of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 with burial in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ben Schultz, Lt. Gary Howard, Ed Kessner, Harold Brown, Tony Pivic and Tom Horn. Mr. Feith died Monday, May 8, at the University of Utah Medical Center where he had been a patient for one week. He had been in ill health for the past 18 months. He was born March 3, 1893, at Rippey, Iowa, the son of the late Michael and Rose Plein Feith and attended school at Green County, Iowa. Mr. Feith was a veteran of World War I having served with the United States Army. He married Annie Brown at Angus, Iowa on Dec. 29, 1930 and came to Rock Springs to make his home in 1929. Mr. Feith was a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Annie of Rock Springs; a son, Joseph F. Feith Jr. of Rock Springs, and a son, Morris of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Michael of Boone, Iowa; a sister, Katherine Grier of Escondido, Calif.; a granddaughter, Lisa Ann Feith of Salt Lake City, Utah and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Rosemary, who died in infancy and a grandson, Joseph Michael Feith. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the United Mine Workers of America. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1978 CARMELLA SEGNA Funeral services for Carmella Sulenta Segna, 79, Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday, May 10, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. A rosary was recited Tuesday, May 9, at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Active pallbearers were John Lucas, Emil Bertagnolli, Mike Tomich, Marko Begovich, William James and Arthur Pentila. Honorary pallbearers were Paul J. Wataha, Walter Radosevich, Fred Radosevich, Frank Silovich, Leno Menghini, Robert Canestrini, Joe Radosevich and Frank Radosevich. Mrs. Segna died Saturday, May 6, at the St. John’s Hospital in Jackson where she had been a patient for one day. She was born March 8, 1899 at Drasnice, Dalmacija, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Ivana and Pere Pobrica Urlich and was educated in Yugoslavia. She was married to Andrew K. Sulenta at Drasnice, Dalmacija, Yugoslavia on Sept. 21, 1925 and came to Rock Springs in January 1926, making her home where since that time. Mr. Sulenta preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 1950. She was married to Ermete Segna in Pinedale on Nov. 11, 1959 and he died April 16, 1971. A retired Rock Springs businesswoman, she was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 374. Survivors include a son, John M. Sulenta of Pinedale; three daughters, Caroline Sulenta and Mrs. Fred (Carmella) Vavold, both of Pinedale and Mrs. Bob (Helen) Tanner of Big Piney; two brothers, Marion D. Urlich of New Orleans, La. and Vlade Urlich of Dravenik, Yugoslavia; a sister, Nede Bilakopic of Maraska, Yugoslavia; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Emma Bamesberger, and two sisters, Philomena Hurstich and Kate Sunich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1978 ELIZABETH HENDERSON Funeral services for a former Rock Springs resident, Elizabeth Whelan Henderson, 76, Joliet, Mont., were held Wednesday, May 10, at the Christian Church in Joliet, with the Rev. Burl Baty officiating. The body was returned to Rock Springs for burial. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 11, in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, with the Rev. Roy A. Miller of the Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers were Sam Megeath, Thomas Astle, Milford Eversole, Bob Joe Flor, Danny Keith Flor and Robert Joe Flor Sr. Mrs. Henderson died Sunday, May 7, at the Carbon County Memorial Hospital in Red Lodge, Mont. She was born March 8, 1902, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Whelan. Mrs. Henderson is survived by her husband, Roy of Joliet, Mont.; two sisters, Mrs. George Sylvester of Littleton, Colo., and Mrs. Eileen Tuddenhal of El Cerrito, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1978 MARIA BERNAL Funeral services for Maria O. Bernal, 66, Green River, were held Tuesday, May 9, in the Church of Immaculate Conception, with the Rev. Patrick Trujillo and the Rev. James Godley officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Chacon, Leo Trujillo, Jerry Holcomb, Wilford Cordova, Joe C. Vigil and Ben Harsha. Mrs. Bernal died Friday, May 5, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born Oct. 13, 1911 in Cleveland, N.M. to Santego Sanchez and Natividad Cordova Sanchez. She married Manuel J. Bernal July 30, 1927 in Green River. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Green River, past president of the Christian Mothers, the Altar Society. She lived at 167 South 1st West. She previously lived in Cleveland, N.M. and had lived in Green River since 1944. She is survived by her husband, Manuel of Green River; three sons, Joe, Carlos and Gilbert, all of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Katie) Mares, Green River, Mrs. Carl (Teresa) Schultz of Palisades, Colo., and Mrs. Leo (Nora) Trujillo of Salt Lake City; two brothers, Leo Sanchez and Tiofilo Sanchez of Green River; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1978 AGNES GIBBS Funeral services for a former Rock Springs resident Agnes McPhie Gibbs, 92, Bountiful, Utah, were held Monday, May 8 at the Bountiful 18th Ward LDS Chapel under the direction of Bishop Edgar C. Drake. Burial was in the Gibbs family plot in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Gibbs, Martin Gibbs, Robert Gibbs, Charles Gibbs, Leland McPhie and Jerry Brooks. Mrs. Gibbs died Thursday, May 4, in Bountiful. She was born March 13, 1886 to Martin and Sarah Cain McPhie in Almy, Wyo., the third child in a family of 11. She spent her early life in Rock Springs and Cumberland. She married Richard Gibbs at Cumberland Nov. 29, 1905. She moved to Superior in 1912, to Reliance in 1918, to Winton in 1932 and to Bountiful in 1941. They had eight children of which three and her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Sarah Sprowell of Bountiful, Charles Gibbs of Bountiful, Robert Gibbs of Rock Springs and William Gibbs of Reliance; three brothers, Joseph H. McPhie of Salt Lake City, Martin McPhie of Colton, Calif., and Duncan McPhie of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Maria Keddington of Bountiful and Beth Hay of Salt Lake City; 20 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1978 PAULINE ZAMPEDRI Funeral services for Pauline Frances Zampedri, 56, Rock Springs, were conducted Monday, May 15, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. A rosary was recited Sunday, May 14, at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Leno Marietti, Arthur Magagna, Rudy Zampedri, Ray Zampedri, Paul Reuter and Frank Roich. Mrs. Zampedri died Friday, May 12, at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for eight days. She had been in ill health since Feb. 15. The daughter of the late Peter Grohar Sr. and Agnes Gensterele Grohar of Rock Springs, she was born at Cumberland, Wyo., on July 3, 1921, and came to Reliance with her parents at the age of four. She graduated from Reliance High School and was married to Serafino “Tauni” Zampedri at Rock Springs on Dec. 27, 1941. Survivors include her husband, Serafino; her mother; and a son, Larry Arthur Zampedri, all of Rock Springs; and a granddaughter, Danna Alexandra Zampedri of Plain City, Utah; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Pete Grohar. Mrs. Zampedri was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1978 JOHN TOLAR Funeral services for John Tolar, 69, Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday, May 18, at the Vase Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary Seymour of the Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Radakovich, Paul Radakovich, Bryan Radakovich, Morgan McIntosh, Donald McIntosh and Charles Bynon. Mr. Tolar died Monday, May 15 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for three days. He had been in ill health for three months. He was born in Rock Springs on Nov. 20, 1908, the son of the late Matthew and Anna Bizzak Tolar. He attended school in Rock Springs. Mr. Tolar married the former Phyllis McIntosh of Rock Springs, who preceded him in death in 1960. He was a retired mechanic and member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Tolar is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Ray Radakovich; one son, John David Tolar; two brothers, Matt and William, all of Rock Springs; and one sister, Mrs. Roy (Bertha) Straw of Nebraska City, Neb. Five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, his wife, one sister, Annie Mazzoline; and one brother, August, preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1978 BESSIE RADAKOVICH Funeral services for Bessie Radakovich, 59, Rock Springs, were conducted Friday, May 19, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, with the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed Shineberg, David “Bud” Wilson, Adolph Menghini, Mike Pryich, Leno Zadra and John W. Hay Jr. Miss Radakovich died Tuesday, May 16, at the Rose Memorial Hospital in Denver. She had been in ill health since December. She was the owner of the Elite Shop in Rock Springs and had resided here her entire life. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1938 and was a member of the Episcopal Church. She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary Uzelac Radakovich and is survived by three sisters, Mrs. James (Mary Jane) Fisher of Denver, Mrs. Lillian Todd of Birmingham, Alabama, and Violet Radakovich of Rawlins; two brothers, Eli of Cheyenne and Dr. Michael Raines of Los Alamistos, Calif. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Amelia and one brother, Rade. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1978 JENNIE BUTTON Funeral services for Jennie Button, 76, Rock Springs, were conducted Friday, May 26, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Rosary was recited Thursday evening at the Vase Funeral Home. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Campbell, Pat Campbell, Mark Campbell, Joe Poljanec, Art Strack and Don Saltzman. Mrs. Button died Tuesday, May 23, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since May 11. She was born in Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia on August 29, 1901, the daughter of the late Matija and Maria Klobous Sink. She was married to Leo Poljanec in Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia in 1922 and he preceded her in death in 1946. She married Harold Joseph Button in Reno, Nevada on July 6, 1951. Mrs. Button had been a Rock Springs resident for the past 48 years and was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the S.N.P.J. Lodge Number 10. She is survived by her husband, Harold Joseph Button of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Donald C. (Julie) Davis of Rock Springs and Mrs. John F. (Jennie) Desmond of Reno, Nevada; two sons, John Poljanec of Jackson, Wyo. and Valentine Poljanec of Englewood, Colo.; two sisters, Stanonik and Kate Kolenc, both of Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia, 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1978 DOROTHY MANN Funeral services for a former southwestern Wyoming resident, Dorothy G. Mann, 57, Santa Ana, Calif., were held Friday, May 26, at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River, with Bishop David Potter officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were John McKeachnie, Mike Wallen, Jim Wallen, Lyde Bingham, Jerry Warby and Johnny Borzea. Honorary pallbearers were Eldred Stewart, Bob Bingham, Glen Warby and Gerald Luke. Mrs. Mann died Tuesday, May 23, at a Salt Lake City hospital. She was born Jan. 11, 1921 in Evanston, the daughter of Alvan and Lucille (Katzmeyer) Hanks. She attended school in McKinnon and graduated from Green River High School in 1938. She attended nursing training at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake for two years. She married Harry Mann on October 26, 1940 in Manila, Utah and she lived in both Vernal and Manila, Utah until moving to California. Mrs. Mann worked for Howard Hughes Aircraft in Santa Ana for 18 years. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melroy Luke, Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Janice) McKeachnie, Vernal, Utah and Mrs. Jerry (Myra) White, Duchesne, Utah; one stepbrother, Elvin Luke, Evanston; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1978 TED RONICK Funeral services for Ted C. Ronick, 65, Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, Mary 27, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. A rosary was recited Friday evening at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Al Rainville, Mario Temperini, Jim Reeves, Walt Soule, Nick Babalas and Joe Valjane. Mr. Ronick died Wednesday, May 24, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for three days. He had been in ill health for the past 2 ½ years. Mr. Ronick was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sept. 18, 1912, the son of the late Constantine and Josephine Kolos Ronick, and was graduated from high school at Pisttsburgh. A Rock Springs resident since 1951, he married Florence D. Shaul at Cheyenne on Sept. 3, 1958. Mr. Ronick was the owner and operator of Ted’s Supper Club, west of Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Florence of Rock Springs; a son, Ron Ronick of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. William (Jacqueline) Dorfner of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three sisters, Pauline Ronick, Mrs. Steve (Nettie) Zanilski and Mrs. Nick (Jane) DiLucia, all of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two grandsons, William and Michael Doriner of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Adam. Mr. Ronick was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1978 GEORGE SMITH Funeral services for former Rock Springs resident, George K. Smith, 56, Salt Lake City, Utah, were conducted Saturday, May 27, at the Vase Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gordon Blunt of the First Congregational Church officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 with interment in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Orrell, Mike Pryich, Mungo Brown, Ron Hamilton, James Stark and Ted Pederson. Mr. Smith died Wednesday, May 24, at his home in Salt Lake City. He was born in Rock Springs on Jan. 8, 1922, the son of the late Robert and Jean Billie Smith. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a retired Army sergeant. He had served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. A longtime Rock Springs resident he had resided in Salt Lake City for the past 16 years. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Hamilton B. and Mollie J. Smith of Rock Springs; two nieces, Mrs. Mark (Diana Lynn) Francom of Ogden, Utah and Karen Sue Smith of Rock Springs; and a great-nephew, Paul Hamilton Francom of Ogden. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1978 ANN MARKISICH Funeral services for Ann Markisich, 62, Rock Springs, were conducted Thursday, June 1, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Milan Pryich, Mike Pryich, Alex Pryich, George Lemich, Ed Angelovich, Pete Markisich Sr. and Mike Matozevich Jr. Miss Markisich was found dead at her home on Saturday, May 27. She had been in ill health for the past two years and had been dead since early Wednesday morning. Her death was attributed to natural causes. She was born at Gardner, N.M., on April 23, 1916, the daughter of the late Nick and Mary Stockich Markisich, she attended school in Rock Springs and was a retired cook. A longtime Rock Springs resident, she had lived in San Francisco and had returned to Rock Springs to make her home two years ago. Survivors include three brothers, George Markisich of Green River, Utah, Bill Markisich of Longview, Wash., and Pete Markisich of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Louis (Dorothy) Miklovich and Mrs. Joe (Bessie) Kosovich, both of Murray, Utah; aunts and uncles, Pete and Albina Stockich of Rock Springs, Ann Narancich of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Bill Stockich of Lander; and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1978 DANIEL KUSCH Funeral services for Daniel F. Kusch, 53, Rock Springs, were conducted Tuesday, May 30, at the First Congregational Church, wit the Rev. Gordon Blunt officiating. Graveside services and interment were in the Delta Cemetery in Delta, Utah. Pallbearers were James Japp, Bobby S. Garris, Jim Carter, Bobbie F. Garris, Arthur F. Taylor and Michael E. Jelle. Mr. Kusch died Saturday, May 27, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for two days. He was born at Kechi, Kansas on April 4, 1925, the son of the late Charles H. and Jessie R. Northcutt Kusch, and was a truck driver for Halstead water Service and was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was married to Catherine Hersleff at Las Vegas, Nevada on Dec. 26, 1952 and had resided in Rock Springs for the past two years. He was a member of the Sheriffs Assn. at Yavapia and Coconino counties in Arizona and was a member of the Operating Engineers Union No. 400. Survivors include his wife Catherine, of Rock Springs; a son, Peter of Sacramento, Calif., and a daughter, Dana of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Ernestine Tucker of Wichita, Kansas and Mrs. Raymond Ruth Kirk of Fairview, Okla., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1978 JEANETTE EDLUND Funeral services for Jeanette Elizabeth Edlund, 62, Rock Springs, were conducted Friday, June 2, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion with the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Lidio Tomasini, Orlo Clark, Dennis Newton, Ronald Hughes, William Domson Jr. and Dan Ditillio. Mrs. Edlund died Tuesday, May 30, at a Salt Lake City hospital where she had been a patient since April 27. A longtime Rock Springs resident, she was born on July 4, 1915, at Trinidad, Colo., the daughter of the late George Peterson and Anna Agnes Henderson Heard. Mrs. Edlund was a graduate of Reliance High School and was married to A.M. “Swede” Edlund on Sept. 15, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Edlund preceded her in death in 1972. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Don (Lorana) Carter of Rock Springs; a son, Maurice E. Edlund of New Cumberland, Pa.; a brother, James Heard of Salt Lake City, Utah; a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Violet) Cuthbertson of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, George, David and Archie and three sisters, Anna Belle, Mary and Margaret. Mrs. Edlund was a member of the Church of the Holy Communion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1978 CHARLES ROYCE Graveside services for a former Rock Springs resident, Charles R. Royce, 81, Grand Junction, Colo., were conducted Wednesday, ay 31, with Mr. Dwight J. Jones of the International Order of Odd Fellows officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Dwight J. Jones, Clarence Daniels, Shando Basckay, Jackson Forbes, Tom Lemarr and Henry Rood. Mr. Royce died Saturday, May 27, at the Grand Junction hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Medicine Bow on Aug. 8, 1896, the son of the late Steen Owen and May Elizabeth Henrikson Royce. He was a longtime Rock Springs resident and had resided in Grand Junction the past six years. He married Margaret Ellen Bacskay in Green River on June 16, 1928. She preceded him in death in 1972. Mr. Royce was a retired pipefitter for the Northern Utilities Co. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ellen) Dew of Pinedale; two sons, Charles Ray Royce of Foxworth, Miss., and Robert J. Royce of Grand Junction, Colo.; two brothers, O.E. Royce of Casper and Franklin Royce of Anchorage, Alaska; three sisters, Mary Cowden and Esther Merrill, both of Portland, ore., and Irene Hannan of Vacaville, Calif.; a brother-in-law, Shando Bacskay, and a sister-in-law, Audrey Bacskay, both of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Royce was a member of the Lutheran Church and the International Order of Odd Fellows. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 1978 JOHN ANTWILER Funeral services for John F. “Curley” Antwiler, 87, Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday, June 7, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. David E. Sippel, S.J., officiating. Rosary was recited Tuesday evening at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ole Anselmi, Albert Angelovic, John Larrabaster, Carl Hafner, Joe Melinkovich and George Giovanini. Mr. Antwiler died Sunday, June 4, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. He had been a patient at the hospital for three days. He was born at Muskogee, Okla., on May 20, 1891, the son of the late John Ferdnan and Jennie Wilson Antwiler. He attended school at New Orleans, La., and came to Rock Springs to make his home in 1915. He married Eleanor Louise Forndran in Rock Springs on Oct. 23, 1918 and worked in the coal mines. He retired form the mines and for many years he was a salesman in the Rock Springs area and retired in 1964. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor of Rock Springs; a son, John F. Antwiler Jr. of Ontario, Calif.; a granddaughter and four great-grandchildren and tow nieces and a nephew. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 1978 STELLA TRUJILLO A con-celebrated mass of the Resurrection for Stella Trujillo, 67, Green River, was held Tuesday, June 6, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Bishop Joseph Hart was the main celebrant, the rev. Angel Orenelas delivered the homily and other celebrants were the Rev. Patrick Trujillo and the Rev. Boniface Bianco. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday with burial in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Tom Turner, Eddie Pacheco, Leo Cordova, Clarence Daniels, Carlos Cordova and Deio Padilla. Mrs. Trujillo died Sunday, June 4, at the Kimberly Manor following a brief illness. She was born at Ledoux, N.M., on Jan. 13, 1911, the daughter of the late Pedro and Estafanita Vigil Romero. She was married to Patricio Trujillo on July 3, 1931, in Moran, New Mexico. Survivors include three sons, Father Patrick Trujillo of Guernsey, Nester of Rock Springs and Joseph “Pete” Trujillo of Cheyenne; two daughters, Mrs. Nelson (Jennie) Sanchez of Rock Springs and Mrs. James (Carmen) Tune of Green River; one sister, Mrs. C.P. (Deluvina) Bustos of Cheyenne; five brothers, Roberto, Alfredo, and Jacinto Romero, all of Mora, N.M., Jose of Las Vegas, Nev., and Jose Dolores Romero of Albuquerque, N.M.; eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a god child, Eloida Cordova of Green River. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Patricio and five children, Ursulita, Rosemary, Corcinta, Joe and Bennino and two granddaughters, Starla Sanchez and Elisa Trujillo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 1978 MABEL KINNIBURGH Funeral services for Mabel May Kinniburgh, 78, Green River, were held Saturday, June 2, at the Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Schmidt officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alfred Harsha, Floyd Morrison, Carl Schultz, Frank Hardledt, Blaine Bingham and Craig Denny. Honorary pallbearers were Wilson Schultz, Gordon Kinkaid, Harold Schritchfield, Wayne Dickson and Percy Valencia Sr. Mrs. Kinniburgh died Thursday, June 1, at her residence in Green River. She was born April 4, 1900 in Lewis, Iowa. Her father was Charles Henry Doty and her mother was Jennie Russ. She married Richard Harsha Feb. 17, 1917. He died June 3, 1954. She then married John Kinniburgh June 1, 1965. He preceded her in death Sept. 12, 1966. Mrs. Kinniburgh was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and a charter member of Eagles 2350. She was a resident of Green River for 46 years and is survived by six sons and a daughter, George, Jud, Dick, Den, Red and Gene Harsha are all of Green River and her daughter, Helen Wentworth resides in Wilimington, Del. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles Workman of Green River, 29 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kinniburgh was also preceded in death by three sons and one daughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 1978 LOUIS MESTAS Funeral services for Louis Mestas, 60, Clearfield, Utah, were conducted Friday, June 9, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Rosary was recited Thursday at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tommy Ortega, Vincent Grando, Eddie Martinez, Gilbert Mestas, Dave Mestas and Henry Espinoza. Mr. Mestas died Monday, June 5, in Clearfield following a two-week illness. He was born at Clayton, N.M., on Sept. 9, 1917, and came to Rock Springs in 1924. He was the son of the late Julian and Manuelita Martinez Mestas and was married to Isabel Rodriquez at Clayton, N.M., in 1939, and they have been separated for many years. He had been employed in the coal mines and by the Taliaferro Sheep Co. as a herder for many years in the Rock Springs area and had last worked for the Cliff Jordan Ranch Co. at Heber City, Utah. He had resided at Clearfield for the past two years. Survivors include his two sons, Gilbert of Rock Springs and David of Riverdale, Utah; three daughters, Emma Duda of Los Angeles, Calif. and Carmen Vizcarac and Rasalie Mestas, both of Mirposa, Calif., a brother, Ernest of Oakland, Calif., and three sisters, Mrs. Homer (Lena) Flores of Green River, Cora Del Rio of Clearfield, Utah and Virginia Leba of Oakland, Calif.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Layton, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1978 FRANCES STACEY Services were held on Wednesday, June 14, for Frances Stacey, 78, of 123 First Street at the Church of the Holy Communion, with the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Stacey died Sunday, June 11 at her home. Pallbearers were Greg Stacey, Jeff Stacey, Bruce Stacey Jr., Bill Stacey, Stacey Warby, Mark Anderson, Bob Anderson and Larry Anderson. Mrs. Stacey was born Aug. 5, 1901 in Jackson, the daughter of Frances Tanner and Julianne Hammand Tanner. She attended schools in Jackson and Westminster College in Salt Lake City. She taught schools at Moran and LaBarge, Wyo. She married John E. Stacey on May 15, 1923, in Jackson. Mrs. Stacey moved to Rock Springs in 1930 and lived here until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 29, 1976. She was a member of the Neighbors of the Woodcraft, a former Girl Scout leader and a member of the Daughters of the King. She was active in Republican party activities in Sweetwater County. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center and was president of the AA?? at the time of her death. She was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church, serving as past president of the Altar Guild and the Ladies Guild, the ECW, the deanery and was a delegate to the Region 5 committee. She also worked in the church thrift shop. Survivors include three sons, John Stacey of Riverside, Calif., Bruce Stacey of Rock Springs, James Stacey of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Anderson, McKinnon, Mrs. Jerry (Margaret) Warby of Green River; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Slaney of Winchester, Oregon; two brothers, Bill Tanner of Jackson and Wayne Tanner of Laramie; 19 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1978 GILBERT DAVE COOK Funeral services were held Friday, June 16 for Gilbert Dave Cook, 31, of 210 Mountain Road, at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Blunt of the First Congregational Church officiated. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Roy English, Dolph Schane, Lester Dreben, Tim Crowley, Paul Legerski and B.R. O’Rear. Mr. Cook died Monday, June 12, at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver, Colo. He was born Nov. 8, 1946 in Ft. Collins, Colo. to Myron Dale and Mary Theresa Santiago Cook. He had been a Rock Springs resident for 10 years. He became suddenly ill Saturday in Lander and was flown to Denver Monday morning. At the time of his death, he was employed by the City of Lander. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of the Protestant Church. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs; three brothers, Myron Cook Jr., Richard Cook and Dean Cook, all of Rock Springs; four sisters, Mrs. Ray (Evelyn) English of Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Dolph (Terry) Shane of Farmington, N.M., Mrs. Tim (Brenda) Cowley of Columbus, Miss. and Mrs. Lester (Sandra) Dreben of Rock Springs. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1978 RICHARD REINERT KVIDAHL Funeral services for Richard R. Kvidahl were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Green River, with the Rev. Louis Earl Griser officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Paul Heward, Bob Sheets, Chris Carson, Jerry Lahrenz, Duane Freeman and Ted Kalivas. Honorary pallbearers were all the team members of the Green River High School 1977 football and swimming teams. Mr. Kvidahl, of 350 Hillcrest, Green River was killed Thursday, June 8, in a plane crash, ½ mile northeast of the Green River airstrip. Mr. Kvidahl was born in Rock Springs on April 27, 1959 to Reinert (Rod) and Margaret Karine Thoe Kvidahl of Green River. His father is resident manager of FMC Corporation’s Green River plant. Kivdahl was a 1977 graduate of Green River High School and a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He had just completed his freshman year at the University of Idaho at Moscow and was a summer student employee at Stauffer Chemical Co. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Robert, of Green River, three sisters, Mrs. Christian (Mildred) Hansen of Ontario, Ore., Mrs. Henry (Jean) Clark of Pocatello, Ida., and Nancy Kvidahl, a student at Eastern Washington State University at Cheney. Several aunts and uncles also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1978 KARL KOVACICH A funeral mass was held Tuesday, June 13 for Karl Matthew Kovacich Sr., 54, of 1107 Tenth Street at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Butler officiated. Rosary was recited Monday, June e12 at the Vase Funeral Home. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Peter Kure, Carl Cilensek, Frank Tominc, Tony Knezovich, Louie Shifrar and John Frolic. Mr. Kovacich died at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City at 6:50 p.m. on Friday, June 9. Born in Diamondville, Wyo. on May 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Eli and Mary (Flaker) Kovacich of Rock Springs. He was graduated from Reliance High School in 1942 and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army. He married Esther Mary Buchan in Rock Springs on June 11, 1950. He is survived by his mother, Mary of Rock Springs, and his wife, Esther, also of Rock Springs; two sons, Karl Kovacich of Salt Lake City, Utah and John Kovacich of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. William (Paula) Smith of Lake Oswego, Oregon and Theresa of Rock Springs; three brothers, John Kovacich of Phoenix, Ariz., Eli Kovacich, Bloomfield, New Mexico and F.T. (Steve) Kovacich of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Steve (Stella) Kudar and Mrs. Joseph C. (Josephine) Douglas both of Rock Springs; two granddaughters, Bethny and Erin Smith of Lake Oswego, Oregon; several aunts and uncles also survive including Josephine and Joseph Kamenski and Louis Flaker of rock Springs and Gayla and Herman Griffin of Salem, Utah. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Kovacich was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs and was preceded in death by his father, Eli. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1978 GRACE ERRAMOUSPE A funeral mass was held Monday, June 12 for Grace Erramouspe, 77, of 108 Second St., at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. A rosary was recited Sunday, June 11 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Erramouspe died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colo. Pallbearers were Joseph Erramouspe, Richard P. Canestrini, Mark J. Erramouspe, Paul Gosar, Michael Case and John P. Erramouspe. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Erramouspe, David Gosar, Phillip Case, Tim Gosar, pat Erramouspe and Robert Case. Mrs. Erramouspe was born at Baigorry, France, on March 10, 1901 and was married to Gaston Erramouspe at Baigorry on Nov. 10, 1923. They came to the United States that same year and lived for a time in Geneva, moving to Rock Springs in 1928. Her husband preceded her in death on May 10, 1969. She is survived by three sons, John Erramouspe and Dr. Joseph Erramouspe, both of Rock Springs, and Paul Erramouspe of Denver, Colo.; six daughters, Sister Miriam Grace of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Mrs. Robert Roy (Ann) Case of Boulder, Colo., Mrs. Richard (Catherine) Canestrini of Rock Springs, Mrs. Antone (Bernadette) Gosar and Mrs. Joseph (Margaret) Selleyei, both of Pinedale, and Mrs. John (Grace) Mossman of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Gaston (Mary) Carricaburu of Rock Springs and Amelia Falsa of Baigorry, France; 49 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Erramouspe was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1978 ALMA ROBERTS DANA Funeral services were held Friday, June 16, for Alma Roberts Dana, 64, 290 North Fourth East, Green River at the Green River First Ward LDS Church, with Bishop Ray Christofferson officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Dana died at his home at 7 a.m. on June 13. Pallbearers were Chuck Murphy, Jerry Murphy, Ben Bracken, Ralph Dana, Reed Dana and Larry Madsen. He was born October 18, 1913 in Thayne, Wyoming to Alma R. and Ann Roberts Dana. He married Elizabeth Parvicini November 14, 1942 in Evanston. He was a member of the LDS Church and he worked as a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement on November 1, 1977. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion and the UTU Union, and the UP Oldtimers in Green River. He moved to Green River from Lyman in 1946. He is survived by his wife of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Marianne) Christensen, Cheyenne; two sons, Keith Dana, Rock Springs and Vic Dana, Green River; two sisters, and two brothers, Roy R. Dana, San Jose, Calif., Erwin Dana, Green River, Mrs. Lowel (Maxine) Jensen and Mrs. Lorin (Ann) Walton, both of Afton. Several aunts and uncles also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1978 SIMON J. PINTER A funeral mass was held Saturday, June 10, for Simon J. Pinter, 85, of Green River at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Rosary was recited Friday, June 9 at the Vase Funeral Home. Mr. Pinter died June 7 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Pallbearers were Hugh Kelley, John Gallagher, Richard Harris, Steve Harris and Albert Harris. Mr. Pinter was born October 28, 1892 in Sofka Loka, Yugoslavia. He married his wife, Alma, on August 1, 1916 in Des Moines, Iowa. He had lived in Rock Springs since 1921 and was a retired coal miner. He belonged to the American Fraternal Union No. 18. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Bernice Teig, Rock Springs; a granddaughter, Mrs. John Gallagher of Rock Springs; three great-granddaughters; one sister-in-law, Mrs. James (Burchal) Kelley, Reliance. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 24, 1978 LOUIS KLADIANOS Funeral services for Louis Kladianos, 86, Rock Springs, were conducted Wednesday, June 21, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Rosary was recited Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Tony Dolence, Bill McIntosh, Carl Samietz, Joe Miskulin, Robert Bettolo and Gus Lenzi. Mr. Kladianos died Saturday, June 17, at his home following an illness of six months. He was born June 17, 1892, at Fiolity, Zante, Greece and came to the United States in 1910. He came to Superior in 1915 and was married to Margaret Dugas at Rock Springs on Nov. 7, 1922. In 1962 he moved to Rock Springs to make his home. He worked for the Unoin Pacific Coal Company and retired in 1957. Survivors include his wife Margaret of Rock Springs; three sons, Lawrence and Robert of Rock Springs and James of Rawlins; and a daughter, Mrs. John (Patricia) Radosevich of Rock Springs; a sister, Mary, who resides in Greece; eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 24, 1978 CALLIE DOAN Funeral services for Callie Ann Doan, 72, Rock Springs, were conducted Monday, June 19, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Lawrence Kelley of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Pete Vase, Don Bider, Tom Engstrom, Danny Williams, Alden Shaffer and Tim Macy. Mrs. Doan died Saturday, June 17, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born July 30, 1905, in Hartshorne, Okla., the daughter of the late Jack and Alice Smith Mellish, and attended school at Hartshorne. She was a Rock Springs resident since 1924 and was married to Leon Doan in Rock Springs on Dec. 1, 1940. Survivors include her husband, Leon, two daughter, Mrs. Don (Sandra) Bider and Cindy Kiskis, both of Rock Springs; two sons, Leon Doan Jr. of Rock Springs and Jerry Doan of Lyman; a sister, Billie Wright, of Santa Ana, Calif., and an aunt, Mrs. Levi (Maude) Hurt of Palisades, Colo., nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Robert and a daughter, Betty. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and the Neighbors of the Woodcraft. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1978 THOMAS ANSELMI Funeral services for Thomas Michael Anselmi Sr., 34, were conducted Saturday, June 24, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Butler and the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Rosary was recited Friday, June 23, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Mark Anselmi, Paul Anselmi Jr., Kurt Anselmi, Joseph J. Anselmi, Jim Elmer and Pat Kellogg. Mr. Anselmi died Wednesday, June 21, in a hotel fire in Chicago, Ill. He was born July 8, 1943 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John B. Anselmi and Lilja Malmberg Anselmi of Rock Springs. He attended school in Rock Springs and was graduated from the Abbey at Canon City, Colorado in 1961 and he was graduated from Georgetown University. He received his master degree in 1967 from the University of Pennsylvania and he had taught at the University of Arizona. He is survived by his mother of Rock Springs; one son, Thomas M. Anselmi Jr. of New Denver, British Columbia; four brothers, Don Anselmi, John Anselmi, Paul Anselmi and William Anselmi, all of Rock Springs. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1978 GEORGINE EDWARDS Funeral services for Georgine K. Edwards, 75, of 201 K St., Rock Springs, were held Saturday, June 24 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Rosary was recited Friday, July 23, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Graveside services and burial were held on Saturday, June 24, at the Pinedale City Cemetery in Pinedale. Mrs. Edwards died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the Clairemont General Hospital in San Diego, Calif., following a brief illness. Pallbearers were Oscar Alexander, Lowell Merrell, A.E. Gaensslen, Don Sparks, Harry Lovett and Herman Jensen. Honorary pallbearers were Henry Hittle, Finis Mitchell, Leonard Priebe and J.F. McCormick. She was born at Chaska, Minn. on August 22, 1902 and was married to Hayden Edwards in Reno, Nevada in 1927. Mr. Edwards died in 1951. She graduated from high school at Chaska, Minn. and attended Mankato State Teachers College at Mankato, Minn. and was graduated from the University of Wyoming. She formerly resided in Pinedale, Green River, Wyoming and came to Rock Springs in 1945. She taught school and retired from teaching in Rock Springs. Survivors include her son, David of San Diego, Calif., a daughter, Joanne Edmisten of Littleton, Colo.; three brothers, Donald and Theodore Fink both of Chaska, Minn., Leonard Koehnen Sr. of Excelsior, Minn; two sisters, Clara Morris of Minneapolis, Minn. and Antoinette Cannlin of St. Paul, Minn.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Young-At-Heart Senior Citizens Center and the A.A.R.P. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1978 LEO T. BEAUCHAMP Funeral services for Leo T. Beauchamp, 61, of 109 Plainview, Rock Springs, were held Tuesday, June 27, at the Green River First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Thomas H. Hughes officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Fred Cudney, Gary Ellis, John Dolinar, Joe Bozner, Robert Stockwell and Ed Julius. Mr. Beauchamp died Friday, June 23 at his home following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 1916, at Fargo, N. Dak., the son of the late Edwin Beauchamp and Haidie Young Beauchamp Martin of Spokane, Wash. He was married to Millicent Bailey at Rock, Mich., on Jan. 1, 1938, and had resided there prior to coming to Green River and to Rock Springs seven years ago. He was employed as a mechanic at Stansbury Coal Co. at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Millicent of Rock Springs; his mother, two sons, Leo James Beauchamp and Joseph Neil Beauchamp, both of Port Lavaca, Texas, a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Eileen) Mayberry of Alamo, Nev.; two sisters, Mrs. Dean (Anne) Millett of LaCrosse, Wisc. and Mrs. Jack (Billie) Brewer of Spokane, Wash.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1978 WAYNE GUNYAN Funeral services for Wayne Benjamin Gunyan, 14, of 214 K St., Rock Springs, were held Friday, June 30, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Rosary was recited Thursday, June 29, at the Vase Funeral Chapel and burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. The pallbearers were Ron Gunyan, Myron Gunyan, Mike Gunyan, Richard Gunyan, Tom Paden, Wesley Shedden, Harvey Kettering and Floyd Jennings Jr. He died at 10 p.m. Tuesday at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah of a gunshot wound. He was born August 21, 1963 in Rock Springs, the son of Ronald Leo and Rosetta Manlove Gunyan of Rock Springs. He would have been an eighth grader this fall. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Ronald Gunyan, Myron Gunyan, Richard Gunyan and Mike Gunyan of Rock Springs; four sisters, Mrs. Tom (Sharon) Paden of Casper, and Mrs. Floyd (Frances) Jennings, Bernadette and Lillian Gunyan, all of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Manlove of Quincy, Ill. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1978 JOHN B. DOWDY Funeral services for John Byers Dowdy, 72, were held Thursday, June 29, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Lawrence Kelley officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were James Bell, Robert Sains, A.J. Hatt, George Hansen, Joe Rudelich and Emil Bartolic. Mr. Dowdy died Monday, June 26, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Mr. Dowdy was born at Huntington, Ark. on Oct. 27, 1905, the son of the late Emmit and Middie Parker Dowdy. He attended school and was graduated from the Mansfield, Ark., High School and had retired as a coal miner. A Rock Springs resident for the past 38 years, he is survived by his wife, Mabel of Rock Springs; two sons, Preston Horgan of Denver, Colo., and Robert Dowdy of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Vernon (JoAnn) Tennant of Carson, Calif.; two brothers, Barton Dowdy of Huntington, Ark., and Gene Dowdy of Rolland, Okla.; two sisters, Jesse Russell and Kathaleen Neweille, both of Mason, Texas; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the United Mine Workers of America, the U.P. Old Timers Association, the Young-At-Heart Senior Citizens Center and the A.A.R.P. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1978 LONNIE RAY WINNER Funeral services for Lonnie Ray Winner, 19, were held Thursday, June 29, at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Carl Parsons officiated and burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Winner died instantly Monday about 6 p.m. of a gunshot wound to the chest. He was apparently attempting to place a .38 caliber Derringer pistol beneath the counter of a fireworks stand, west of Rawlins when the gun fell, landing on the hammer and discharged. He was the leading scorer for the year’s Rock Springs High School basketball team. He set a school record in the high jump this season and won the Wyoming Meet of Champions event. He also scored 14 points for Wyoming in the Wyoming-Montana two-game basketball series. Mr. Winner was born March 4, 1959 in Lindsberg, Kan. and formerly resided in Duchesne, Utah. He came to Rock Springs in 1974 and graduated from high school in 1978. Pallbearers were Ted Tyler, Gavino Montoya, Earl Webb, Aaron McGarvey, Russell Stewart and Rick Dayton. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the high school basketball and track teams, the coaches and Robert Plant. Surviving are his mother, Jolene Winner of Rock Springs, his father Eugene Winner of Riverton; a brother, Don of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. Gene (Patricia) Ostler of Roosevelt, Utah; his maternal grandmother, Carrie Goering of North Newton, Kan., his paternal grandfather, Cliff Winner of Marquette, Kan., and a nephew, J.S. Ostler of Roosevelt, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1978 IRENE VIGIL Funeral services for Irene Marie Urruita Vigil, 72, of Rawlins, were held Wednesday, June 28, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Hershiel McCarty of the First Baptist Church in Rawlins officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Urruita, David Urruita, Moses Urruita, Robert Urruita, Jack Under, Gerald Gras and Richard Christianson. Mrs. Vigil died Sunday, June 25, in the Carbon County Hospital. She had been a resident of a Rawlins nursing home for the past six months and had lived in the Rock Springs area for 50 years. She was born Sept. 16, 1905 in Colorado and is survived by two sons, Ned C. Vigil of Jersey City, New Jersey and Donald D. Vigil of Chicago, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Blondina Keane of California; a brother, Jesus Vigil and Felix Vigil of Pueblo, Colorado; a sister, Mrs. Lurch Urruita of Rock Springs; and eight grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1978 BERT JONES Funeral services for Bert Jones, 94, of Ogden, Utah, were held Monday, June 26 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River, with the Rev. Herbert Scott officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Jones died at his home in Ogden at 3:51 a.m. on Thursday, June 22. Pallbearers were Ronnie McMillan, Robbie McMIllan, Scott McMillan, Richard Dodgen and Johnny Dodgen. Honorary pallbearers were Grant Morck, Emil Gaensslen, Lynn Lloyd, George Narramore, Carl Morck, Alton Hermansen, Kenneth Hamm, George Stevens, Harry Crawford, Frank Peterson, Dale Morris, Fred Stoll, Andrew Pal and John Rizzi. He was born July 18, 1883 in Lucas, Iowa. His father was John O. Jones and his mother Sarah Channey. Mr. Jones married Mary Jane McCourt, Aug. 21, 1909 in Portland, Oregon. She preceded him in death May 7, 1976. Mr. Jones moved to Rock Springs in 1889 and later moved to Green River, where he and his wife raised their family. He worked as a carpenter and was affiliated with Green River Lumber Co. He was a charter member of Carpenter’s Local 1620 and lived in Green River until 1952, when he moved to Ogden. Mr. Jones is survived by three daughters and two sons, Jack Jones of Evanston, Bert M. Jones of Ogden, Mrs. Hazel Dodgen of Ogden, Mrs. Betty Galbraith of Sparks, Nev. and Ella Jean Wartham of Carson City, Nev.; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his wife, Jones was preceded in death by three daughters, Alice, Mrs. Dorothy Roberts and Mrs. Berneice Williams. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1978 HERMAN PREVEDEL SR. Funeral services for Herman Prevedel Sr., 74, of 1556 9th St., Space 1, Rock Springs, were held Monday, June 26, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. David E. Sippel, S.J. officiating. A rosary was recited on Sunday, June 25 and burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Frank Prevedel, Robert Canestrini, Ernest Zueck, Gaetano Rizzi, Serafino Rauzi and Herman Rauzi. Honorary pallbearers were Herman Albertini and August Menghini. Mr. Prevedel died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for the past three weeks. He had been in ill health for the last six months. He was born July 22, 1903 in Stanton, Ill. and reared in Trento, Italy. He was the son of the late Pietro and Monica Fiorenta Prevedel, and attended school at Trento, Italy. He returned to the United States in 1924 and resided for a time in Illinois, prior to moving to Superior, where he was a former longtime resident. He came to Rock Springs to make his home in 1965. Mr. Prevedel married the former Erma Niederiafuner in Rock Springs, on Dec. 31, 1933. Mr. Prevedel was a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Erma of Rock Springs; two sons, Herman Prevedel Jr. of Rock Springs and Alfred of Wheatland; a daughter, Mrs. John (Linda) Frolic Jr. of Rock Springs; a sister, Emma of Trento, Italy and a brother, Aldo, of Ogden, Utah; four granddaughters, Karen Frolic and Kristen Prevedel of Rock Springs, Monica and Cecelia Prevedel of Wheatland and two grandsons, David Prevedel of Rock Springs and Daniel of Wheatland; several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America and the Societa Fratellanza Di Muto Soccorso Lodge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1978 PEGGY ROSE FACINELLI Funeral services for Peggy Rose Facinelli, 28, 1804 Elk Street, Rock Springs, were held Monday, July 3, at the Valley Mortuary in Kemmerer, with Rev. Charles A. Bartek of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church of Jackson, Wyo. officiating. Burial was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Smith Jr., Jim Smith, Bill T. Facinelli, Jim Herschler, Nelson Taucher and Tom Confer. Honorary pallbearers were all of her co-workers and associates at Wyoming State Job Service. Mrs. Facinelli died at 4:05 p.m. Thursday enroute by ambulance to Pinedale. An autopsy revealed that Mrs. Facinelli died of aspiration and pulmonary edema. Mrs. Facinelli was born June 19, 1950 in Rock Springs, the daughter of William Peter and Johanna Bertagnolli Mau of Kemmerer and Rock Springs. She was a graduate of Rock Springs High School and was graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in psychology. She was employed by Union Mercantile for one year and was in charge of the placement unit of the Wyoming Job Service in Rock Springs at the time of her death. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She was married to Robert Facinelli at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Dec. 21, 1975. In addition to her husband and her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Nick (Kathy) Bettas and Mrs. Edwin (Jerri) Kelley, both of Kemmerer; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Rose Bertagnolli of Jackson; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mau of Kemmerer. One niece, three nephews and several aunts and uncles also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1978 FRANK ROGINA Funeral services for Frank Rogina, 71, of Manila, Utah, were held Thursday, July 6, at the Rogina family ranch near Manila, with Father Eugene Sullivan of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in Frank’s Lakeview Acres, the family plot on the ranch. Pallbearers were Leon Rogina, David Larsen, Rusty Muer, Allen Pallesen, Thance Grubb and Don Buttars. Mr. Rogina died July 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for several days. He was born Nov. 4, 1906 in Bonesteele, S.D. and operated a sash and cabinet shop in Manila. He is survived by one son, Leon F. Regina of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. David (Evelyn) Larsen, Brigham City, Utah; four grandchildren; two brothers, John Rogina, Bairoil and Brett Crowley of Lusk; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Brosnhan, Oregon City, Oregon, Mrs. Rose Myron, Bakersfield, Calif., and Mrs. Bertha Metal, Bonesteele, S.D. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1978 JACK DIETSCHE Funeral services for Jack M. Dietsche, 35, Rock Springs were held Friday, July 7, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation followed the services. Mr. Dietsche died Saturday, July 1, of multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Dietsche was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on May 23, 1943, to John J. and June M. Burry Dietsche and graduated from high school there. He married Leanore Aasterude in Rapid City, S.D., on Aug. 6, 1970, and was employed as a quality control engineer for United Oil Products at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife; two sons, John and Shane; two daughters, Kerry and Sheree; a brother, James Dietsche, all of Rock Springs; a sister, Sally Ann Relman; and his parents, all of Milwaukee. Mr. Dietsche was a resident of Rock Springs since November 1977 and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1978 CECIL DUNCAN Funeral services for Cecil C. Duncan, 72, 906 McCarty Avenue, Rock Springs, were held Friday, July 7, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, with Bishop Jack Harris of the Fourth Ward LDS Church officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dennis Warren, Frank Bray Jr., Robert Ferguson, Bill St. Croix, Michael Bullock and Scan Warren. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Stuart, Gordan Bray and Dee Moyes. Mr. Duncan died Tuesday, July 4, at his home. He was born Jan. 25, 1906, in Ogden, Utah. He was a retired car inspector for the Union Pacific Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Mildred of Rock Springs; one son, Cecil C. Duncan Jr., Pueblo, Colo.; four daughters, Norma J. Willeford, Chicago Ridge, Ill., Bonnie L. Bullock, Salt Lake City, Utah, Jeri Warren of Ogden, Utah, and Patty Stuart, Jackson, Miss.; one brother, Ted Duncan, Green River; four sisters, Blanche St. Croix, Muriel Ferguson and Margaret Hafner, all of Rock Springs and Neta Moyes of Green River. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1978 BETINA GARCIA Funeral services for Betina Garcia, 76, of 650 Moore Ave., Rock Springs, were held Friday, July 14, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Fred Wendel officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jake Cordova, Bob Cordova, Ernest Cordova, Roger Jones, Gary Dye and Felix Pineda. Mrs. Garcia died Tuesday, July 11 at her home following a three month illness. She was born at Butte, Mont., on Nov. 8, 1902, and attended school at Butte. She was married to Prax Garcia at Gering, Neb., in 1940 and had resided in Rock Springs since that time. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Prax Garcia of Rock Springs; two daughters, Betty Dye of Rock Springs and Medeline Comyotte of Denver, Colo.; three brothers, Jake Hoff and Victor Hoff, both of Minatare, Neb., and Conrad Hoff of Gering, Neb.; a sister, Marie Ostermiller of California; and four grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Garcia was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1978 BILL STAVRAN Funeral services for Aril (Bill) Stavran, 81, of 214 Sherman St., Rock Springs, were held Tuesday, July 11, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Blunt of the First Congregational Church officiating. Military and Masonic graveside services were conducted with interment in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Chris B. Gras, Keith Blacker, Joe Datlich, Harold Forshaw, Albert Sellers and Domenic V. Ferrero. Mr. Stavran died Friday, July 7 at the Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since May 23. Mr. Stavran was born at Rock Springs on Feb. 21, 1897, the son of the lage Aage and Randi Knudsen Stavran and attended school in Rock Springs. Mr. Stavran was a veteran of World War I, having served with the U.S. Army. He was married to the former Ruth Smutz at Coalville, Utah, on Aug. 9, 1932. Mr. Stavran was a retired electrician for the Union Pacific Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Stavran of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. Edwin L. (Mabel) Swanson of Rock Springs; and a brother, Sigur Stavran of Mesa, Ariz. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Margaret Johnson and a brother, Gustave Stavran. Mr. Stavran was a member of the First Congregational Church, Masonic Lodge No. 12 AF & AM, Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1978 JOAN MEDILL A memorial services for Joan Catherine (Grivna) Medill, 67, were held Sunday, July 16, at the First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Gordon Blunt officiating. Her body was donated for educational purposes. Mrs. Medill died Monday, July 10, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born Feb. 21, 1911, the daughter of Stanley and Anna Paulento Grivna. She married Dr. Matthew W. Medill on Aug. 29, 1941. He preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 1965. Mrs. Medill is survived by two sisters, Mrs. August (Ann) Genetti of Farmington, Utah, and Mrs. Gordon (Mary) Riley of Green River; and a sister-in-law, Katie Forbes. She was employed by the UP Store, the Sweetbriar Store and the Rose Floral and Riley Flower Shops. She was a member of the Wesley Club and Church Circle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1978 LOREN E. BROWN Funeral services for Loren E. Brown, 53, of 1016 Evergreen Way, Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, July 19, at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Gordon Blunt officiating. Burial was held in the Evanston City Cemetery in Evanston. Pallbearers were Frank Bateman, Bob Dowdy, Larry Fanelli, Bob Gull, Ray Pape and Glen Spencer. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Anselmi, Dave Anselmi, Paul Anselmi, Mark Anselmi, Larry Boyce, Fritz Boschetto, Blaine Buck, Bob Burns, Sterk Aanerud, Vern Blight, Clyde Christ, Alby Carolla, Dave Defa, Del Elkins Jr., Donald Davis, Francis Gil, Ervin Guss, Fred Hurtz, Judge Kenneth Hamm, Harry Lee Harris, William Jackson, John Kershisnik, Max Long, John McFadden, John Oja, Duce Piaia, George Robinson, Charles Richardson, Nick Skorup, Eldon Spicer, Frank Stove, Edwin Soderlund, Marion Temperini, Oscar Tellefson, Ted Tynsky, Paul Wonnacott, Ed Wheeler, Al Zueck, John Vase, Mike Vase, John Anselmi and Edward Yedinak. Mr. Brown died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. He had been a patient at the hospital for three days. Mr. Brown was born in DuQuoin, Ill. on May 31, 1925, the son of the late Loren Franklin Brown and Joy Plumley Peterson of West Jordan, Utah. He attended school in Evanston and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He married Mary A. Neilson on March 8, 1947 in Evanston where he owned and operated his own restaurant from 1949 until 1952. He then moved with his family to the Washington, D.C. area, joining Marriott Hot Shoppes. After 11 years he was transferred to Salt Lake City, taking over supervision of the Hot Shoppes. Mr. Brown had been a Rock Springs resident since 1964 when he became the restaurateur for the Outlaw Inn, where he became general assistant manager, a position he held at the time of his death. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 2572, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4810, Pinedale and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; two sons, Loren Douglas Brown of Salt Lake City, Utah and Scott Robert Rex Brown of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Jawnie) Mattson of Rock Springs and Mrs. G.L. (Michele) Bowen of Logan, Utah; a foster brother, Robert L. Rowley of Green River; three grandchildren, Mark Mattso of Rock Springs and Corry and Tracey Brown of Casper; two nieces and nephews also survive. Also surviving is his mother, Mrs. Douglas Peterson of West Jordan, Utah. He was preceded in death by his father, Loren, his foster parents, Robert and Nondas Rowley and a foster sister, Mrs. Leslie LaVerne Matthews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1978 JEANETTE DITTON Funeral services for Jeanette Ditton, 1108 Pilot Butte, Rock Springs, were held Tuesday, July 18, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Ditton died at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 15. Pallbearers were Tom Wilde, Bob Wilde, Don Goich, Bob Redden, Wayne Bowen and Don Lightner. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born here on Sept. 6, 1914, the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Wilde Lightner. She attended school in Rock Springs and was married to Beuhl Smith in Hutchinson, Kan., in 1935, and her preceded her in death in 1941. She was then married to James Ditton in Rock Springs in 1945, and he died in 1955. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Neighbors of Woodcraft. Survivors include three sons, Don and Bill Smith and James Ditton, all of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters, Patsy Buckley of Redmond, Ore. and Shirley Sandoval of Red Bluff, Calif.; a brother, Thomas Lightner of Kemmerer; five sisters, Mrs. Robert (Bessie) Reddon of Jeffrey City, Mrs. Lee (Martha) Howe and Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, both of Tillamook, Ore., Mrs. Stan (Ann) Solois of Ely, Nev. and Mrs. Herman (Lois) Heinrich of Farson; five grandchildren; three aunts, Jeanette Davis and Mamie Wilde of Rock Springs and Zella Wilde of Tonasot, Wash., and several nieces and nephews. She had been in ill health since January. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1978 ROSE WILCOX Funeral services for Rose Wilcox, 71, of the Dutton Trailer Court, Rawlins, were held Friday, July 21, at the Vase Funeral Chapel with Bishop Cornell Nate of the L.D.S. Church officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Amos Wilcox, Kenny Wilcox, Henry Wilcox, Jackson Forbes, Mickey Zanoni and Andrew Peternel Sr. Mrs. Wilcox died Monday, July 17, at the Carbon County Hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks. She was a former longtime Rock Springs resident and was born in Pennsylvania on April 30, 1907. She was married to George Wilcox on Nov. 29, 1922 in Kemmerer. Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Stephens of Rawlins and one son, George Wilcox, also of Rawlins; two grandchildren, Madeline MacPhearson of Saratoga and Mickey Zanoni of Cheyenne; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George who died in 1960, a son, Walter, and a daughter, Olga and her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1978 FRED HICKS Funeral services for Fred Hicks, 66, 915 Walnut, Apt. 101-C, Rock Springs, were conducted Saturday, July 15, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Fred Wendell officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Milford Robinson, Joe Gatti, Steve Babel, Kraig Overy, Fred Hanking and William “Red” Hanking. Mr. Hicks died Thursday, July 13, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after entering the hospital. He was born at Fort Bridger on June 29, 1912, the son of the late Eunice and Alice Banks Hicks. He attended schools in Fort Bridger and graduated from high school there. He was a retired miner for the UP Coal Company and had also worked for three years as a jailer for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. He married the former Connie Mae Watson in Clovis, N.M., on Oct. 14, 1933. Mr. Hicks was a member of the Casper Lion’s Club, the Riflemen’s Association and was parade chairman for the Central Wyoming Fair in 1961. He was an active member of the Democratic Party and had been precinct committeeman in Superior. He is survived by his wife, Connie; three sons, Walter Hicks of New York City, N.Y., Victor Hicks and James Hicks of Hasburg, Ore.; two daughters, Dorothy Mae of Lubbock, Tex., and Wanda Marie of Lake Tahoe, Calif.; two brothers, Hale Hicks of Sacramento, Calif., and James Hicks of Highland, Calif., one sister, Carol of Toledo, Ohio; two aunts, two uncles and 13 grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1978 EMMA KRUSE Graveside services for Emma Kruse, 93, of Oakland, Calif., formerly of Rock Springs, were held Monday, July 17, at the family plot in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rudy Jelosek, Frank Pivic, Antone Pivik, Albert Pauly, Julian Werner and Burton C. Crook. Mrs. Kruse died Monday, July 10, at 7:40 p.m. in Oakland. She was born March 18, 1885 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her husband, Ernest Kruse, died Dec. 2, 1942 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Kruse is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Burton Elsie) Crook of Oakland; four grandchildren, Donald Crook of Hayward, Calif., Robert Crook of Fairfax, Calif., Mrs. Joyce Hafflee and Mrs. Carol Muldavin, both of Sacramento, Calif.; and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1978 RICHARD PARKS Funeral services for Richard Lloyd Parks, 33, were held Thursday, July 27, at the Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, N.M. Graveside services were Saturday, July 29, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were John Savage, Bill Moss, Jerry Trezvino, Bernie Omaha, Ed Hanger and Gene Rickman. Mr. Parks was killed in a mining accident on Sunday, July 23, in Crown Point, N.M. He is a former resident of Green River and was born April 3, 1945 in Park City, Utah to Nathan Orville Parks and Zola Hussey. He married Linda Elder in Stafford, Arizona and he served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Linda, of Crown Point, N.M.; his mother, Zola Hussey, of Modesto, Calif.; three brothers, Raymond Parks, of Green River, Norval Parks of Crown Point and Larry Parks of Modesto; three sisters Joyce Shackley, Phyllis DeGriffenreid, Margaret Sevinies, all of Modesto. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1978 FRANK PETERNEL Funeral services for Frank Peternel, Sr. 96, of 728 5th Ave. West, Rock Springs, were held Saturday, July 22, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Larry Dernovich, Donald Dernovich, Frank Dernovich, Robert Dernovich, Gary Tipp and Vincent Peternel. Mr. Peternel, Sr. died Wednesday, July 19, at his home following a brief illness. He was born at Skofja, Loka, Yugoslavia on November 14, 1881, the son of the late Frank and Mary Notar Peternel. He attended school in Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia and was married to the former Mary Kobler on July 12, 1907 at Jesenice, Yugoslavia and has been a resident of this community for the past 68 years. They had recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. He was a retired coal miner and blacksmith and was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 18. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of Rock Springs; a son, Frank Peternel Jr., of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mary and Mrs. Frank (Frances) Dernovich, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. George (Clara) Tipp, of Pindle, Calif., a sister, Cecelia, who resides in Yugoslavia, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1978 GILBERT ROBERTS Funeral services for Gilbert Roberts, 60, of 306 Liberty Street, Rock Springs, were held Thursday, July 27, at the L.D.S. Church, with the Bishop Daron Dewey conducting. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were James Zelenka, Roy Reed, Calvin Potter, G. Cleve Martin, Cliff Hokanson and Robert Fletcher. Mr. Roberts died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, July 24, shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Mr. Roberts apparently suffered a heart attack at work, at FMC and was brought in by ambulance. Mr. Roberts was born on February 24, 1919, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Hugh and Faye Jacobson Roberts. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School in 1936. He married the former Zelma Hales on June 1, 1947 in Rock Springs. Their marriage was later solemnized in the L.D.S. Temple on March 16, 1966. At the time of his death, Mr. Roberts was employed at the FMC Corporation as a heavy equipment operator. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Roberts was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include his wife, Zelma, of Rock Springs; three sons, Larry of Rock Springs, Gene of Green River and Darl of Pullman, Wash.; three daughters, Sally Cederdahl of Hayward, Calif., Mary Grable of Casper and Mrs. John (Connie) Cawley of Salt Lake City, Utah; five sisters, Mrs. R. Y. (Faye) Fletcher of Rock Springs, Roberta Sadler and Mrs. Joel (Ivy) Thompson both of Diamond Springs, Calif., Mrs. George (Phyllis) Marvin of Bountiful, Utah and Mrs. Richard (Maxine) Mathewson of Enumclaw, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1978 RICARDO BARELA Funeral services for Ricardo Barela, 89, were held Friday, July 28, at the Vase Chapel with Rev. Eugene Sullivan of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Rosary was recited Friday, July 28, at the Vase Chapel. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Valdez, Ben Hartt, Tom Hartt, Fred Russold, George Osselton and Albino Simoncini. Mr. Barela died Tuesday, July 25, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home at 2:30 p.m. following a lengthy illness. Mr. Barela was born in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico on Feb. 19, 1889, to Telsforo and Seoba Martinez Barela. Survivors include one daughter, Maria, of Albuquerque, N.M., two brothers, Celovis of Ranches of Taos, N.M., Jose of San Antonio, Colo.; three stepsons, Manuel and Tommy, both of Rock Springs and Louis of Reliance; a stepdaughter, Laura Maestas, of Reliance; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Trinidad Martinez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1978 ELLEN McLEOD Funeral services for Ellen McLeod, 83, of 1325 Sage Street, Rock Springs, were held Tuesday, July 25, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Seymour of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Nick Kragovich, James Kragovich, Joe Drnas, Michael Hruska, Lawrence Pivic and Art Taucher. Mrs. McLeod died Sunday, July 23, at 8:30 a.m. at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. She was born June 11, 1895 at Blackfoot, Idaho. She was a former longtime Superior resident and came to Rock Springs to maker her home in 1966. She attended school at Superior and was married to James Taylor McLeod at Ogden, Utah on Feb. 17, 1914. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include four sons, James T. McLeod Jr. and Malcolm McLeod, both of Rock Springs, Finley McLeod of St. Paul, Minn. And William McLeod of Tremonton, Utah; three daughters, Mrs. Eino (Mary Ellen) Kinnunen of Clarkston, Wash., Mrs. Ed (Lorraine) Adams of Mineral Wells, Texas and Mrs. Edward (Phyllis) Hawk of Bossier City, La; 23 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Taylor McLeod Sr., who died May 12, 1964 and three brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1978 TOM CAMIS Funeral services for Tom Camis, 86, of 460 East 2nd South Street, Green River, were held Tuesday, July 25, at the Green River Ahepa Home, with the Rev. Lukas Kotzakis of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Prayer services were held Monday, July 24, at the Vase Funeral Home. Graveside services were conducted by the Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge No. 6, with burial in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were James Kalivas, Tom Kalivas, Ted Kalivs, Casey Camis, Mike Camis and John Paul Apostoplope. Honorary pallbearers were Glen R. Warby and Hugh Crouch. Mr. Camis died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born at Caria, Greece on May 3, 1892, the son of the late George and Elanie Kastanis and attended school in Greece. He came to the United States in 1914 and lived at Fort Lupton, Colo., until coming to Green River to make his home in 1941. Mr. Camis was a retired section foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad Co. He married the former Alma Fearn at Green River on Feb. 6, 1948. She preceded him in death October 15, 1974. Survivors include four sons, Kenneth Camis of Big Piney, Tommie Camis of Boise, Idaho, George Camis of Green River, Wyoming and John Paul Apostolope of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Don (Helen) Drees of Diamond Bar, Calif., Mrs. George (Georgia) Kalivas of Green River and Mrs. Naith (Grace) Hill of Las Cruces, N.M.; three brothers and three sisters residing in Greece, 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Ahepa Lodge No. 182, and the Green River Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge No. 6, A.F. & A.M. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 1978 LEONARD FORSHAW Funeral services for Leonard Forshaw were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Sherman Pratt officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Karl Kaumo, Leonard Kaumo, Ronald Hamilton, Jack VonRembow, Ed King and Patrick James. Mr. Forshaw, 68, of 609 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died Sunday, July 30, 1978 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for six days. He was born on May 8, 1910 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John Leyland and Catherine Hale Forshaw, and attended grade school in Farson. He was graduated from high school in Rock Springs. Mr. Forshaw married the former Flora Carter in Rock Springs on Sept. 27, 1935. He was a retired miner and following his retirement had been employed as a serviceman for Sears. Mr. Forshaw was a member of the LDS Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Flora of Rock Springs; three brothers, Harold Forshaw of Rock Springs, James Forshaw of Lakeside, Calif., and Frank Forshaw of Yakima, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Henry (Nellie) Klemenc of Rock Springs of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 1978 GLADYS KELSEY Funeral services for Gladys Kelsey were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Green River Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop J.R. Yates officiating. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mack McConnell, Curt Barnes, Roy Tarter, Bob Messerly, Bill Martin and Don Day. Mrs. Kelsey, 59, died Sunday, July 30, 1978, at her home in Green River. She was born April 19, 1919 in Tabor, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Max E. and Sarah Ann Wilson Schultz. She was married to Lyle Kelsey on Sept. 3, 1937 in Manila, Utah. Mrs. Kelsey was a member of the LDS Church and had lived at 571 Logan in Green River for most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Lyle of Green River; two sons, Ronald Kelsey of Green River and Robert William Kelsey of Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters, Sheron Toll of Ogden, Utah, and Cindy A. Kelsey of Green River; two brothers, Wilson and Leland Schultz, both of Green River; three sisters, Meda Poulson and Louise Mosley, both of Ogden and Marvell Morrison of Green River; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1978 KATHERINE KNAPP Funeral services for Katherine Knapp, 77, of 1426 Lowell, Rock Springs, were held Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Haworth, S.J., officiated. Burial was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Knapp died Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home at 7:10 p.m. Pallbearers were Malcom McLeod, Tony Uzelac, Jack Forbes, James Stark, Steve Babel and Lawrence Pivic. She had been in ill health since November. Mrs. Knapp was born in Polane, Yugoslavia, April 7, 1901 to Leonard and Theresa Oblak Potasnik. She attended school in Rock Springs and has resided here most of her life. She was married to Royal Palmer Knapp in Los Angeles in 1928. She came to the United States in 1912 to Rock Springs. Survived by one brother, Leonard of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Hannah Drnas of Rock Springs; a nephew, Joseph Drnas of Rock Springs. She owned and operated Knapp’s Grocery Store for many years until her retirement 10 years ago. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, John. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1978 FRED WILLIAM MEYER Funeral services for Fred William Meyer, 81, of the Meyer Ranch, Farson, were held Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the Farson Community Hall with the Rev. Cal Elliot of Pinedale officiating. Burial was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Mr. Meyer died Saturday, Aug. 5, at his home, where he suffered an apparent heart attack. Pallbearers were Casey Jones, Ike McWilliams, Frank Cunningham, Max Long, Paul Payne and Charles Stout. Honorary pallbearers were John Wood, Dells Wood, Vern McMurry, Frank Mayo, Lloyd Kinnamon and George Coet. He was born at Cherokee Strip, Oklahoma Territory, on March 21, 1897, the son of the late Henry and Augusta Redmeyer Meyer, and had been a resident of Farson since April 1909. He married Allie Sims at Rock Springs on Dec. 2, 1920, and was a retired rancher. Survivors include four sons, Sublette County Coroner Bill Meyer of Pinedale, Kenneth of Thermopolis, Bob of Farson and Jim of Bountiful, Utah; three daughters, Mrs. Rudy (Ruth) Chesnovar of Farson, Dorothy Jordan of Dubois and Mrs. Richard (Margaret) Williams of Casper; a sister, Mrs. Cliff (Katherine) Law of Daniel; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Allie, who died Nov. 12, 1973, a son Ben, three brothers, Ed, Paul and Emil and two sisters, Bertha and Pauline. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1978 GLENN CHIVERS Services for Glenn Weldon Chivers, 56, of 1506 Meloday Drive, Rock Springs, were conducted 2 p.m. Friday at the Davis Ward L.D.S. Church at Vernal, Utah, Bishop Arden Stewart officiating. Burial was in the Vernal City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Banks, Wayne Barker, Steve Jones, Larry Burke, Kermit Brimhall and Roger Messinger. Mr. Chivers died at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been taken following a horse riding accident at the Sweetwater County Fair. Mr. Chivers was born in Vernal, Utah, March 12, 1922, the son of the late Charles Nathan and Mattie Collier Chivers. He attended school in Vernal, Utah and was married to Violet Lorraine Milburn in Paris, Idaho, on August 7, 1961 and they later had their marriage solemnized in the L.D.S. Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was employed as an oilfield consultant for Numark Casing and Tubing Service in Rock Springs. He had been a Rock Springs resident for the past 17 years. Survivors include his wife, Violet of Rock Springs; three daughters, Shelly of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jimmy P. (Coleen) James of Kaysville, Utah, Joyce Boren of Neola, Utah; four sons, Weldon, Jim and Randy, all of Rock Springs and Clay L. of Kenai, Alaska; four sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Eva) Simper of Maser, Utah, Mrs. Clela Hatch of Provo, Utah, Mrs. Arden (Donna) Stewart of Vernal, Utah and Mrs. Elray (Bonnie) Duncan of Neola, Utah; 10 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Marvin, Lowell and Acel and two sisters, Juanita and Beulah. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1978 Timothy Dale Meyers Dies At 20 Timothy Dale Meyere, 20, died Aug. 15 in Riverton, Wash. He was born in Reliance on December 29, 1957. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Calvary Baptist Church on G Street. Survivors include father, John R. Meyers, Riverton, Wash.; brothers, Russell K., Tayler E. and John A., all of Rock Springs; sisters, Wendy R. Mitchell and Sheila A., of Bremerton, Wash., and Vicki L. or Port Orchard, Wash. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 25, 1978 John Uram Dies At 47 John Michael Uram, 47, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, in a Layton, Utah hospital. He was born Oct. 20, 1930 at Winton, the son of Peter and Anna Brack Uram. Death was the result of a heart ailment. He married Verna Rice in June 1958 at Elko, Nev. He was president of Computer Professionals, Inc. and served with the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the American Legion, all of Roy, Utah. He is survived by his widow of Layton; sons and daughter, Andrew Uram of Magna, Utah, Richard Uram of Germany and Darren of Layton, and Mrs. Rocky (Catherine) Ganske of Salt Lake City; stepchildren, James Houghton of Pacatello, Idaho, Roger Houghton and Mrs. Valinda Horne, both of Ogden, and Mrs. Tamara Vicars of Hooper, Utah; two grandchildren; a brother and sister, Leonard Uram of Rock Springs and Kay Gorman of Hayward, Calif. Funeral services are Friday 10 a.m. in the Myers Mortuary Chapel in Roy, Utah. Graveside services are Friday at 3 p.m. in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1978 RAYMOND STEPHENS Graveside services for Raymond O. Stephens, 80, were held Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. with Bishop Ray Christofferson officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Stephens died Thursday, Aug. 17 in Reno, Nev. Pallbearers were Dick Francom, Angelie Scarpos, Gary Bussart, Louring Lowell, Eldred Stewart and Loren Green. Honorary pallbearers were Adrian Reynolds, Andrew Pall, E.J. Sedlacek, Edmund Honness and Frank Gregory. Mr. Stephens was born Nov. 7, 1897 in Green River to George M. Stephens and Rozina Fidelia Puffer Stephens. Mr. Stephens had been living in Winnemucca, Nev. He was a car inspector for the Union Pacific Railroad in Green River and a World War I veteran. Previously, he had lived in Green River and moved to Winnemucca about 10 years ago. Mr. Stephens is survived by two sons, Raymond and George Stephens; one brother, George, two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Tedrow of Salem, Ore., and Mrs. S.M. Lacy of Golden, Mo. and several nieces and nephews. Two of the nieces, Rose Walters and Lillie Lee, live in Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1978 CLYDE CHRIST Funeral services for Clyde August Christ, 69, of 414 A St., Rock Springs, were conducted Friday, Aug. 25, at the Vase Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Seymour officiating. Burial followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Christ died at 2:14 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the L.D.S. Hospital where he had been a patient since Aug. 18. Pallbearers were Kenneth G. Hamm, Dr. R.R. Menghini, George Bertagnolli, W.D. “Don” Thomas, Ralph Craft and Paul Juel. A resident of Rock Springs since 1937, Mr. Christ had been in ill health the past three weeks. He was born Sept. 15, 1908, in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Christ. He attended schools in Madison, Wis., and graduated from high school there. Mr. Christ graduated from the Ripon College at Ripon, Wis., with a bachelor of science degree and did graduate work at the University of Wisconsin for one year and at the University of Utah for one year. He joined the C.C.C. in Farson in 1937 and was headquartered in Rock Springs. He married the former Kathleen Ann Jack in Dubuque, Iowa on April 17, 1940. He was a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army and served in Alaska, France and Germany during World War II. He was the former manager of the Robert Jack Sheep Co. from 1959 to 1964, and he was also the past Commander of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one son, Captain Patrick J. Christ, stationed in Grafenwoeher, Germany with the U.S. Army; one brother, Earl Christ of Minnetonka, Minn., and three nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1978 NICK TOYIAS Funeral services for Nick Andrew Toyias, 81, of 175 North Second West, Green River, were held Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Ahepa Home in Green River. The Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. Prayer services were held Friday, Aug. 18, at the Vase Funeral Home. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Toyias died at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for two days. Pallbearers were Paul Apostolope, John Kalivas, Nick Gimas, Ben Archuleta, Tom Ball and Harry Pappas. Mr. Toyias had been in ill health for the past year and a half. He was born at Matohi, Greece, on Jan. 5, 1897, and came to the United States in 1912. He was married to Ella M. Ball at Paris, Idaho, on March 24, 1931. She preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 1971. A Green River resident since 1918, Mr. Toyias was a retired car inspector for the Union Pacific Railroad Co. and was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Ahepa Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John C. (Josephine) Fantin of Green River, and a son, Michael Toyias of Long Beach, Calif., five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Toyias was preceded in death by a son, James who died in 1951, and a grandson, Pfc. Charles Toyias who was killed in action in Vietnam in October 1969. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 2, 1978 LOUIS UPTON Funeral services for Louis Upton, 55, of 721 Booker, Rock Springs, were held Thursday, August 31, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. John Crouch of the Jehovah Witness Church officiated. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Upton died Saturday, August 26 at 8:40 a.m. Pallbearers were Harvey Collins, Edgar Collins, Sol Williams, Robert Sweets, Roy Robertson, Milton Calhoun, Thomas Carter and Amos Jackson. He was born Dec. 8, 1922. Mr. Upton is survived by his wife, Effie and one daughter, Sonia Upton, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Iola) Dunlop of Indiana and Mrs. Edna Jackson of Gary, Indiana; one brother, Bruce Upton of Gary, Ind. and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 2, 1978 WILLIS LAUGHLIN Funeral services for Willis James Laughlin, 42, were held Friday, Aug. 25, at the Vase Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Fred Wendel of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Cremation followed. Mr. Laughlin, who lived at the B&R Trailer Court, Space 53, Rock Springs, died at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, where he had been a patient for two days. He had been in ill health since April 24. A Rock Springs resident since April 1977 he was an accountant supervisor for Bechtel Power Corp. He was born July 19, 1936 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Willis Patrick and Dorothy Louise James. Mr. Laughlin was graduated from high school at North Canton, Ohio and attended Kent State University at Kent, Ohio. Mr. Laughlin was a Korean war veteran and served with the United States Marine Corps. He married the former Anna Katherine Kane at Parma, Ohio on Sept. 1, 1962. He is survived by his wife, Alma of Rock Springs; his father and stepmother, Willis Patrick and Mary Katherine Laughlin of Canton, Ohio; two sons, Brian James and Jeffrey Owen and two daughters, Kristine and Denise Marie, all of Rock Springs; a brother, Michael Patrick Laughlin of Louisville, Ohio and a sister, Rosann Gerkin of North Canton, Ohio. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 2, 1978 CLARA RAMON Funeral services for Clara Marie Ramon, 65, were held Monday, Aug. 28, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church with pastor Louis E. Griser officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Van Klaven, Allen Easton, George Nomis, John RIzzi, Keith Raymon, Kent Raymon and Roby Raymon. Honorary pallbearers were Leslie Peterson, Adalberto Reyes and Buddie Allen. Mrs. Ramon died Friday, Aug. 25, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 2:43 a.m. She was born April 8, 1913 at Peoria, Ill. She married William Ramon on Jan. 22, 1972 at Elko, Nev. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the VFW Auxiliary and Eagles 2350. Mrs. Ramon worked as a cook at Ted’s Supper Club and the Log Inn Supper Club. She lived at 211 S. 5th E. and was a resident of Green River since 1973. She is survived by her husband, William Ramon of Green River; one son, Emerson Koutz of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Judy Van Klaven of Salt Lake City; three stepsons, Kent Raymon of Salt Lake City, Keith Raymon of Green River and Roby Raymon of Laramie and six grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 2, 1978 ISABELLE COLLINS Isabelle Thelma Collins, 70, of 1620 West Second Blvd. died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past three months, Mrs. Collins had been in ill health since July. She was born March 26, 1908 in Belmont, S.D., the daughter of the late Amos and Esther Lindsay Franke. She attended schools in Belmont and was a member of the Methodist Church. She married Lyle Collins Nov. 19, 1939 in Broadus, Mont., and he preceded her in death on July 2, 1976. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Michael (LaVonne) Hennewinkel and Mrs. Gene (Bonnie) Dexheimer, both of Rock Springs; one son, Bob Collins of Belle Fourche, S.D.; five brothers, Ardell Franke, Quintus Franke and Arnold Franke, all of Belle Fourche; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (LaVelle) Hantz of Belle Fourche and Mrs. Gladys Jones of Pierre, S.D.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by one brother, Creston and infant twins. Mrs. Collins’ body was returned to Frost Funeral Home in Belle Fourche, S.D., for funeral services and interment there. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1978 HERBERT EVANS Funeral services for Herbert Evans, 49, of 1245 Filbert St., San Francisco, were held Thursday, Sept. 7, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. A rosary was recited Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Pete Radman, Bill O’Farrell, Charles Besso, Steve Jenkins, David Paoli and James Daniel. Mr. Evans died Sept. 2, after a brief illness. Mr. Evans was born at Bruin, Ky., Feb. 8, 1929. He attended schools at Ranier, Ore., and San Francisco State College. A former Rock Springs resident, he was employed by the Federal Aviation Agency as a Chief Air Traffic Controller. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served with the Air Force in the European Theater. Survivors include his wife, Peggy DeWulf Evans of San Francisco, Calif., formerly of Rock Springs and a son, Charles F. Evans of Salt Lake City, Utah, and one sister, Mrs. Sara Johnson of Clatskanie, Ore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1978 LOUIS PLANCHER Funeral services for Louis Plancher, 81, of 1316 9th St., were held Thursday, Sept. 7, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Hardy officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Bertagnolli, Livio Cristinelli, John Frolic, Gaetano Rizzi, Gino Roccabruna and Olindo Roccabruna. Honorary pallbearers included Albert Anselmi, Robert Bytendorp, Joe Gatti, Ted Tagnolli and Charles Battisti. Mr. Plancer died Sept. 4, after a short illness. He was born on Sept. 24, 1896, the son of the late Cristano and Santa Magiornali Plancher. He attended schools in Italy and married the former Ida Vesco in Rock Springs on Feb. 18, 1930. Mr. Plancher was a retired coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company, a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, a member of the Societa Italo-Americana and the Fratellanza Operaia. Survivors include his wife, Ida of Rock Springs; two sons, Louis Plancher of Phoenix, Arizona and Henry Plancher of Laramie, two granddaughters, Alda Plancher of Phoenix, Ariz. and Edith Ann Plancher of Laramie. Several nieces and nephews in Italy also survive. In addition to his parents, Mr. Plancher was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1978 GREGORY ZIMMERMAN Funeral services for Gregory J. Zimmerman, 20, of 482 Blake St., Green River, were held Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Green River with the Rev. John Johansen officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence Sorenson, Dorcy Bartlett, Bill Henderson, Glenn Collins, Paul Marron and Robert Wallace Jr. Mr. Zimmerman was killed Sunday, Sept. 3, in a car accident on Wyoming 530. Mr. Zimmerman was born on Dec. 1, 1957 in Lander, Wyoming, the son of Yvonne Collins Quintal and John H. “Jack” Zimmerman. He attended schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Green River, and was a 1976 graduate of the Green River High School. At the time of his death he was employed as a carpenter for his uncle, Glen Collins, in Green River. He was a resident of Green River for the past three years, and a former resident of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Yvonne and Ronald Quintal, his father and stepmother, Jack and Cheryl Zimmerman, one brother, Robin Zimmerman, and one sister, Mrs. David (Wanda) Olsen, two half-brothers, Michael Quintal and Eric Zimmerman, one half-sister, Joe Elyn Zimmerman, all of Green River; one grandmother, Wanda Collins of Green River; one great-grandmother, Annie Norseen of Cheyenne; one step-grandmother, Lucille Quintal of Sioux City, Iowa. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1978 JOHN KOVACICH Funeral services for John Stephen Kovacich, 60, of 2135 East Clarendon St., Phoenix, Ariz., were held Saturday, Sept. 2, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Hardy officiating. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Sept. 1, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Cyril Potochnik, Peter L. Kure, Frank Remic, Thomas Osselton, Stanley Krasovetz and Tony Uzelac. Mr. Kovacich was born on Dec. 13, 1917 in Cumberland, Wyo., the son of Mary Fiaker Kovacich and the late Eli Kovacich. He attended schools in Reliance and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Mr. Kovacich married the former Mary “Merch” Uzelac on July 4, 1941 in Jackson Hole. A former resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Kovacich moved to Salt Lake City where he lived for 11 years with his wife. They then moved to Phoenix to make their home for the past 13 years. At the time of his death, Mr. Kovacich was employed by Levitz Furniture Stores as a warehouse manager in Phoenix. He was a member of the Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Phoenix and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. Survivors include his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Roger M. (Johnny Jean) Mochamer, both of Phoenix; his mother, Mary Kovacich of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Steve (Stella) Kudar and Mrs. J.C. (Josephine) Douglas, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, F.T. Steve Kovacich of Rock Springs and Eli Kovacich of Bloomfield, N.M.; three grandchildren, Scott, Gina and Christina Mochamer, all of Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Mr. Kovacich was preceded in death by one brother, Karl, who died on June 9, 1978. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1978 CHARLES WORKMAN Funeral services for Charles Workman, 79, of 302 North 3rd East in Green River, were held Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Smith Funeral Home with Bishop Ray Christofferson officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Calvin Lewis Workman, Charles Lonny Workman, Ronald D. Cudney, Robert L. Cudney, Dean P. Simmons and Richard W. Simmons. Mr. Workman died Sept. 4, in Green River. He was born Oct. 23, 1893 in Hatch, Utah to Erastus S. Workman and Ellen Marie Assay. He married Mary Elizabeth Tollon. She died Feb. 28, 1926. He then married Beulah Lowe, she died in 1948. He married Dora Doty on Dec. 17, 1951. Mr. Workman was a member of the L.D.S. Church. He worked as a truck driver for the Union Pacific and retired in 1965. He was a member of the International Carmans and Oilers Union, the Eagles, and the American Legion. He was a veteran of the Army in World War II. He lived at 302 North 3rd East, and had resided in Green River since 1931. He had previously resided in Manila, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Dora of Green River; two sons and two daughters, Norman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Dale of Duchesne, Utah, Mrs. John (Beth) Cudney of Roy, Utah and Mrs. Lula Wilson of Roy, Utah; stepchildren, Mrs. Hattie Nellesteine of Green River and Mrs. Richard (Irene) Simmons of Green River, Albert Porter of California, Fred Lowe of Green River, Virginia Myer of Salt Lake City, bob Lowe of Boston, Mass, Bruce Lowe of Arizona; one brother, Erastus Workman of Wellington, Utah; a sister, Nel Blackburn of Fallon, Nev.; 34 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1978 ALBINA SHALATA Funeral services for Albina Shalata, 74, of 1030 Arapahoe, Rock Springs, were held Saturday, Sept. 9, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Hardy officiating. Pallbearers were Victor Starkovich, John Starkovich, Jack Krmpotich, Joe Agostini, Fred Crnich and Steve Susich. The honorary pallbearer was Emil Blazovich. Rosaries were recited Friday, Sept. 8, at the Vase Funeral Home. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Shalata died Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She had been in ill health since March. She was born at Mrkpolj, Yugoslavia, on March 18, 1904, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Crnic Jackovich. She came to the United States with her parents in 1906 to Dawson, N.M. She attended school there and was married to William “Bill” Shalata at Dawson on May 18, 1924. A Rock Springs resident since 1929, she is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Shalata Sr.; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Margaret) Morrison of Green River; four sisters, Mrs. Aldo (Georgia) Bertagnolli of Rock Springs, Mrs. George (Tillie) Marushack of Rock Springs, Mrs. Vern (Mitsy) Sather of Rock Springs and Mrs. Clair (Frances) Crawford of Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William “Bill” Shalata Jr. who died Sept. 4, 1974 and a brother, Steve, who died April 21, 1977. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1978 PETE STAKICH Funeral services for Pete Stakich, 80, of 1238 10th Street, Rock Springs, were held Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Vase Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Herbert Scott of Saint John’s Episcopal Church officiating. Pallbearers were Mark Shaw, Alvin Shaw, Tom McMartin, William Hackett, Bill Stakich, Tony Tsakakis, Marv McKinley and Dr. W.V. Pryich. Honorary pallbearers were Rudy Pershin, Ben Taucher, John Kamenski, Ed Dunn, Dwight J. Jones, Ben Stanko, Edwin C. Mehle, Bob Hower, Joe Melinkovich, Mike Taucher and Ed Yori. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Stakich died Tuesday, Sept. 5, shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs since May 29, 1907, Mr. Stakich had been in ill health the past two years. He was born on Oct. 14, 1897 in J????, Austria, the son of the late Simo and Manda Lemich Stakich. He attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a retired coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He married the former Albina Menghini in Rock Springs on Jan. 14, 1922. Mr. Stakich was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 151 and the I.O.O.F. Survivors include his wife, Albina of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. James (Verlee) Shaw of Green River, Mrs. John (Norma) Parr of Santa Monica, Calif.; one brother, William Stakich of Lander, and one sister, Mrs. Annie Narancich of Salt Lake City, Utah; five grandchildren, James Alvin Shaw, Mary Claire Shaw, Kerry Frances Shaw, Mrs. John (Laurie) Pankey and Mark Robert Shaw all of Green River. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stakich was preceded in death by two daughters, Ilene in 1926, Mrs. Joyce Drnas, April 11, 1969, one brother, Bodie and two sisters, Boya and Mary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1978 JOSEPH HUNSTIGER Funeral services for Joseph John Hunstiger, 58, of 13 Gateway Village, formerly of Minnesota, were held Monday, Sept. 11, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fred Wendel officiating. Pallbearers were Mike Carnahan, Bob Doran, Joe Dellamy, John McNeese, Bruce Nichols and Jack Hunter. A rosary was recited Sunday at the Vase Funeral Home. The body was returned to Minneapolis, Minn., Tuesday where a rosary was recited Wednesday at the Gleason Funeral Home. Interment was in the Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota, Minn., where graveside services were held Thursday, Sept. 14. Mr. Hunstiger died Sept. 8 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had been ill since May. A Rock Springs resident, he had resided here since 1970. Mr. Hunstiger was born at Frazee, Minn., on August 4, 1920, the son of the late Joseph Frank Hunstiger and Mary Ellen Neuner Hunstiger of Austin, Minn. He was graduated from high school at St. Cloud, Minn., and married June M. Weber at St. Cloud, Minn. on Jan. 24, 1940. He was a boilermaker for power systems at the Jim Bridger Power Plant until he became ill. Survivors in addition to his mother are his wife, June of Rock Springs; a son, James B. of Waverly, Tenn.; a brother, William of Austin, Minn. and a sister, Margaret Sackreiter of Rochester, Minn.; two granddaughters, Dawn and Shana Hunstiger of Waverly, Tenn. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her father he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph who died in 1969 and a sister, Audrey. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge in Laramie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1978 MICHAEL YAKIMOVICH Funeral services for Michael John Yakimovich Jr., 77, of 606 Clark St., Laramie, were held Wednesday, Sept. 13, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Hardy officiating. Pallbearers were Joseph Zaversnik Jr., David Flaim, August Seneshale, Andrew Yakimovich, John Yakimovich and Nunzi Maio. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Kosovich, Frank Zaversnik, Edgar Young, Harry Larsen and Joseph Zaversnik Sr. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, followed by St. Monica’s Sodality rosary at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Yakimovich died Sunday, Sept. 10 of injuries received in a car accident near Laramie. He was born at Rock Springs on July 11, 1951, the son of Michael John and Mary Louise Zaversnik Yakimovich Sr. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor of science degree in 1974 and received his masters degree in fishery biology from the University of Wyoming in June 1978. He was employed as a biologist for the Wyoming State Game and Fish Dept. and had been a resident of Laramie since June 1976. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael John Yakimovich Sr. of Rock Springs; a sister, Yvonne Yakimovich of Rock Springs; a half-brother, August Seneshale of Rock Springs; a half-sister, Mrs. Nunzie Ruth Maio of Portland, Conn.; his step-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Zaversnik of Elk, Wash. and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1978 LARRY ROBERTS Funeral services for Larry Wayne Roberts, 30, of 1217 Clark Street, were held Monday, Sept. 18, ad the L.D.S. Church with the Bishop Cornell Nate officiating. Pallbearers were Richard Robertson, Mark Rubeck, Kent Wright, Gary Taylor, Ron Taylor and Richard Kaumo. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, with burial in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Roberts died Sept. 15 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County from injuries sustained in a truck accident the previous day. He was born in Rock Springs on July 27, 1948, the son of the late Gilbert Roberts and Zelma Hales Roberts of Rock Springs. He graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1966, and served with the United States Army in the Vietnam conflict. A Rock Springs resident most of his life he had resided at Orofino, Idaho for about six years and returned to Rock Springs to make his home in September of 1976. He was married to Jacqueline Marie Williams on February 11, 1977 in Rock Springs and at the time of his death was employed as a mechanic at Superior Tire Co. Survivors are his wife, Jacqueline Marie Roberts of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters, Kandy and Kristi of Rock Springs; two brothers, Gene of Green River and Darl of Pullman, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Sally Cederdahl of Hayward, Calif., Mrs. Mary Grable of Casper and Mrs. John (Connie) Cawley of Salt Lake City, Utah. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his father Gilbert who died July 24, 1978. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 151, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Loyal Order of Moose. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1978 EDWIN RICHARDS Funeral services for Edwin James Richards, 36, of 1930 Oklahoma Drive in Green River, were held Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Green River Fifth Ward L.D.S. Stake Center, with the Bishop Keith L. Young officiating. Pallbearers were David Willis, LaMont Hansen, Denton Hathaway, Dan Carter, Louis Gebs and Jerry Jackson. Burial was in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Mr. Richards was killed Sept. 16, at the Texasgulf trona mine near Green River. Mr. Richards was born July 4, 1942 in Salt Lake City to Edwin Clark and Sarah Elizabeth Bohn Richards. He was married to the former Velma Jean Tower in Davenport, Iowa, on March 9, 1974. He is survived by his mother of Salt Lake City, his wife, one daughter, Rebecca, a son, David James, a stepdaughter, Jennifer Betlazar, all of Green River, one brother, Willard of Woods Cross, Utah and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father. Richards was a member of the LDS Church and a veteran of the army. He had lived in Green River for the past one and a half years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1978 RAFAEL CRESPO Funeral services for Rafael Crespo, 31, of Point of Rocks, were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. J.P. Cachenaut, chaplain of the Basque people of San Francisco, officiating. Pallbearers were Pedro Monasterio, Pedro Gowbisu, Luis Legarreta, Pablo Zubiri, Pedro Guerricagoitia, and Tomas Legardi. A rosary was recited Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Vase Funeral Home. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mr. Crespo was killed Sept. 14 near Riverton when a U.S. Energy Mining truck hit him while he was changing a tire. Mr. Crespo was born Dec. 22, 1946 in Oquina, Spain had had been living in Wyoming since 1973. He is sthe son of the late Victor and Margarita Inaqui Crespo, and is survived by three brothers, Luis, Inaqui and Javier, and four sisters, Arancha, Maria, Alicao and Conci, all of Vitoria, Alava, Spain. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1978 KENNETH LOYD Funeral services for Kenneth Wesley Loyd, 30, of 4160 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, were held Monday, Sept. 18, at the Vase Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gordon Blunt officiating. Pallbearers were Jack Beasely, Rocky Potter, Roger White, Danny Martin, Larry Spence and Dennis Sheppard. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Loyd was killed Sept. 14, near Riverton when he was hit by a U.S. Energy Mining truck while changing a flat tire. Mr. Loyd is survived by his parents, Charles and Maxine Short Loyd of Rock Springs and his brother, Robert, stationed with the Air Force in Ogden, Utah. Mr. Loyd was born October 3, 1947 in Alliance, Neb., and attended school in Cheyenne. He was a member of the Eagles, Moose and Operating Engineers Local 400. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1978 ANNA JACK Funeral services for Anna Frances jack, 60, of 422 B Street, Rock Springs, were held Monday, Sept. 25, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Sullivan officiating. Pallbearers were Emil Bertagnolli, Chris Bunning, John Lee, John Hay, Clint Dady and Sam Megeath. Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Graham, Joel Baker, Leno Zancanella, A.J. (Pat) Rinker, Tommy Tucker, Lynn Hutchings, Jim Angelos and Kelly Hammond. A rosary was recited Sunday at the Vase Funeral Home, and interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Jack died Sept. 22, in Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colorado, where she had been a patient since Sept. 14. She had been in ill health for the pat month. She was born in Rock Springs, on Nov. 11, 1917, the daughter of the late Frank and Jenny Mrak Vehar. She graduated from the Rock Springs High School and was married to Robert Michael Jack in Rock Springs on Aug. 5, 1943. She was employed as a sales representative for Hetts in Rock Springs at the time of her death. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Mrs. Jack is survived by her daughter, Judy Ann Jack of Aurora, Colo., here sisters-in-law, Bea Jack and Kathleen Christ, both of Rock Springs; an aunt, Apolonia Mrak of Rock Springs, and a nephew, Capt. Patrick J. Christ, who is with the United States Army stationed at Grafenwoehr, Germany, and several cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert, who died on May 11, 1960. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1978 JOHN KIRKWOOD Graveside services for John Joshua Kirkwood, infant son of Arthur Lynn Sr. and Caroline Babcock Kirkwood of Western Hills Trailer Court, Space 46, Rock Springs, were held Friday, Sept. 29, at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The infant died Wednesday at Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He was born as 12:27 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was flown to Denver for special care. Survivors in addition to his parents of Rock Springs include one brother, Arthur Lynn Jr., two sisters, Amy Louise and Carol Lynn, all of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Morrow of Rock Springs and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Kirkwood Sr. of Rock Springs; his great-grandparents, Mr. Lola Martin of Kemmerer and Mr. and Mrs. George Kirkwood Sr., of Diamondville, several aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1978 MIKE BALEN Funeral services for Mike “Irish” Balen, 73, of 1301 11th Street, Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, Oct. 4, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Hardy officiating. Pallbearers were Dean Grimes, Louis Sikich, Tony Matinez, L.J. Curtis, Pete Markisich and A. Jackson. Honorary pallbearers were Pete Doan, Archie Armstrong and Viko Matelainen. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Home and burial was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mr. Balen died Sept. 30 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Mr. Balen had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1906. He was born on November 25, 1904 in Leta, Austria, the son of the late Dugo and Katherine Balen. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Mae Armstrong in Manila, Utah on March 16, 1935. Mr. Balen was a retired coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company, a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mae of Rock Springs; one son, Lawrence M. Bolen of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Loren (Carol) Scherer of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Joe (Lois Jean) Tillman of Wheatland, one brother, Steven Balen of Casper and one sister, Mary Jelosek of Norman, Okla.; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John and one sister, Mrs. Martha Marino. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1978 JESSIE WALKER Funeral services for Jessie Kidman Walker, 82, of 35 East Third North, Green River, were held Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Green River First Ward, with the Bishop Ray Christofferson officiating. Pallbearers were Don, Tom, Mark, Bill, Tim and Dan Walker. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Walker was found dead in her home Monday. She was born Jan. 13, 1896 in Ft. Bridger to Robert W. and Jessie Syme Cunningham Kidman. She married Lester W. Walker on Dec. 23, 1918 in Evanston. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He preceded her in death in 1949. Mrs. Walker had lived in Green River since 1923. Survivors include three sons and one daughter, Robert J. of Cheyenne, Cecil Walker of Denver, Orlo Walker of Centerville, Utah, Mrs. James (Marba) Petre of Fairbanks, Calif.; two brothers and five sisters, Robert Kidman of Mountain View, Orson Kidman of Rock Springs, Mrs. Elizabeth Overy of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Beulah Brown of Salt Lake City, Utah, Effa Graham of Mountain View, Ruby Graham of Rock Springs, Iva Johnson of Hanna; 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1978 JUSTINA SANDRETTO Funeral services for Justina Sandretto, 87, of 1325 Sage Street, Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, Oct. 11, in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kemmerer, with the Rev. Thomas Cleary officiating. Pallbearers were Jack Welsh, Lawrence Welsh, William Welsh, Richard Morris, James Mecca and Bruna Bonacilli. Burial was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Mrs. Sandretto died at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 27, 1891 in Spardane, Italy, to Dominic Riva Doliate. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Madelyn) Welsh, Rock Springs and Mrs. Jack (Victoria) Reddon, Riverton; one son, Joseph Magnino of California, three grandsons, Robert Reddon, Casper, James Reddon, Riverton, and Jack Reddon, Shoshoni, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1978 FRANKLIN JACKSON Funeral services for Franklin Preston Jackson, 33, of 1470 Arizona, Green River, were held Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River, with Elder Craig Denny of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiating. Pallbearers were Mike Hunt, Jacky Maples, Jeff Copley, John Gilmore, Ray Konklin and Gary Belveal. Interment was in the Sunset Garden Cemetery in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Mr. Jackson was found shot to death along Interstate 80 last Saturday. Mr. Jackson, who was born June 23, 1945, was a mechanic for Texasgulf, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, of Green River; two daughters, Deborah and Sandra, one son, Frankie, his mother, Mrs. Nettie Marie Howell; one sister, Faye Howell, all of Carlsbad, New Mexico; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Christer Savoie of Missouri. Mr. Jackson was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the Texasgulf mine rescue squad. He attended Carlsbad Senior High School, and had lived in Green River for the past two and a half years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1978 STACEY STEPLETON Graveside services for Stacey Marie Stepleton, the 23-day old daughter of George P. and Patricia M. Stepleton, of 155 Monroe, Green River, were held Thursday, Oct. 12, in Canyon City, Colorado. The infant was born Sept. 18, 1978, in Rock Springs, and died Oct. 10, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Ira Stepleton and John and Shirley Ratkovich; great-grandfather, John Ratkovich Sr., all of Penrose, Colorado; and great-grandmother Hazel L. Peterson of Canyon City, Colorado. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1978 DEAN WILLIAMS Funeral services for Dean Wayne Williams, 16, of 1112 Thorpe Street, Rock Springs, were held Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrance Kelley of the First Baptist Church officiating. Pallbearers were Robert Paul Jr., Robert Buston, Denny Wyatt, Jerry Uranker, Fred Kladianos and Everett Skiles. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Williams died Saturday morning when the pickup truck in which he was riding swerved off a road and rolled over. Mr. Williams, a junior at Rock Springs High School, was born August 7, 1962, and is the son of Evan George and Jane Hodson Williams of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents, Williams is survived by three brothers, Evan Norvell Williams of Craig, Colorado, James Hugh Williams of Evanston and Dale Wade Williams of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. John (Nikki) Potter of Chocowinity, North Carolina, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1978 JEREMIAH KOURBELAS Graveside services for Jeremiah Steven Kourbelas, the one-month-old son of Neil and Brenda Kourbelas, of 1117 McCabe St., Rock Springs, were held Monday at Riverview Cemetery in Green River with the Rev. Don Gatlin officiating. The infant died Saturday at the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born Sept. 5, 1978 and is survived by his parents; grandparents, Nick and Gertrude Kourbelas of San Diego, Earl D. Hilman of Pleasant Hill, Ill., and Jerrie Asbury of Rock Springs; great-grandparents, Mrs. Mabel Beveridge, Rock Springs, Mrs. Grace Kourbelas, Green River, and Duane Hilman, Pleasant Hill, Ill., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1978 SARAH ANDERSON Funeral services for Sarah Hazel Anderson, 79, of 823 N. Front St., Rock Springs, were held Monday, Oct. 16, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Bishop C. Daron Dewey of the L.D.S. Church officiating. Pallbearers were Harold Brown, Emilio Georgis, Paul Buchanan and Larry Hull. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson died Thursday, Oct. 12, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for two weeks. Mrs. Anderson who had been in ill health for the past year had lived in Rock Springs since 1936, and was a member of the L.D.S. Church and a 50-year member of the Harmony Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by her son, William F. Anderson, of Pendleton, Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Bramall and Mrs. pearl Bartlett, both of Saratoga, Wyoming; two grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edgar Anderson, her parents, her son George and a sister, Ida. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1978 ALEXANDER CAPRA Funeral services for Alexander Capra, 77, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, were held Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Hardy of S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Pallbearers were Joe Agostini, Robert De Bortoli, Clint Dady, Ray Lorenzon, Joe Grasso and Paul Grasso. The rosary was recited Oct. 13 at the Vase Chapel, and military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 at Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Capra died Oct. 10 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Austria on Oct. 12, 1900. He came to Rock Springs from Austria in 1921. Mr. Capra was an army veteran of World War II and retired truck driver and sales representative for the Bertolina Wholesale Co. Survivors include two brothers, Carlo and Celestino and one sister, all of Tyrol, Italy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1978 ELIZABETH COLLINS Funeral services for Elizabeth Mary Collins, the 14 ½ month old daughter of Thomas William and Patricia Chatham Collins, of 50 Lester Drive in Rock Springs, were held Monday, Oct. 16 at the L.D.S. Church with Bishop Sherman Pratt officiating. The baby died at her home Oct. 13 from aspiration and bronchial pneumonia. She was buried in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Elizabeth Mary was born in Rock Springs on July 23, 1977 and in addition to her parents she is survived by three sisters, Iris, April and Victoria, all of Rock Springs; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Collins of Portland, Maine and her maternal grandfather, Walter D. Chatham Jr. of Orlando, Florida. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1978 “TOBE” SLOAN Funeral services for Clovis “Tobe” William Sloan, 57, of Jamestown were held Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Smith Funeral Home in Green River. Pallbearers were Wesley McLean, Chester Brewer, Buster Wright, Bobby Hayes, Walter Baker and Keith Upthayrave. Mr. Sloan, who died from an apparent heart attack Oct. 13, was buried in Riverview Cemetery. He was born Nov. 9, 1919, in Monroe, Oklahoma to James and Alice Bayless Sloan. He married the former Beverly Sue Roberson July 14, 1972, in Pecos, Texas and had lived in Jamestown for the past six years. Sloan had previously resided in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was a miner for Allied Chemical, and was a member of the United Steel Workers of America and the Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. In addition to his wife, Mr. Sloan is survived by his son, Ronnie Sloan of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three sisters, Edith Skinner, Jewel Leach and Blanch Hughes, all of Poteau, Oklahoma; two brothers, Elmer, of Alamogordo, New Mexico and Grover, of Shady Point, Oklahoma, and two grandsons, Ronnie and Jonathon Sloan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1978 LEONARD URAM Funeral services for Leonard Pete Uram, 54, of 839 Massachusetts Ave., Rock Springs, were held Saturday, Oct. 21 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Fred Wendell officiating. Pallbearers were Lawrence Welsh, Roy Stultz, Frank Tominc, John Tennant, Richard Plemel and Floyd Stokes. A rosary was recited Friday, Oct. 20 at the Vase Funeral Home, and military graveside services were conducted at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Mr. Uram died Oct. 17 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had been in ill health the past three months. Mr. Uram was born in Rock Springs on April 19, 1924, the son of the late Pete and Anne Brack Uram. He attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of the Reliance High School with the class of 1942. He married the former Ruth Evango on Aug. 29, 1959 in Riverton. Mr. Uram was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and worked as postal clerk for the Rock Springs Post Office until the time that he took ill. Survivors include his wife Ruth of Rock Springs, two sons, Cpl. William R. Uram, stationed with the U.S. Army in Schweinfurt, Germany and Leonard Lee Uram of LaBarge, two daughters, Mary E. Uram of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Paula Ann Bishop of Boise, Idaho; one sister, Kay of Hayward, Calif.; two aunts, Mrs. Goldie Brack of Rock Springs and Mrs. Marion McDonald of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1978 MARGARET SURIANO Funeral services for Margaret Suriano, 60, of 135 J St., Rock Springs, were held Saturday, Oct. 21, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Fred Wendell officiating. Pallbearers were Al Bazzanella Jr., Don Velkianeye, John Smith Jr., John Ribovich, James Ruggera and Jim Bryan. A rosary was recited Friday at the Vase Funeral Home and burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Suriano was found dead in her home Oct. 18, apparently from natural causes. Mrs. Suriano, a lifetime resident of Rock Springs, was born Oct. 20, 1918 in Superior. She is survived by her daughter, Gail “Robin” Suriano of Reliance; two brothers, William Sekerak of Oxnard, Calif., and Steven Sekerak of Rock Springs; four sisters, Mrs. Riley (Mary) Beardsley of Dayton, Texas, Mrs. John (Katherine) Ribovich of Rock Springs, Mrs. Pete (Barbara) Peterson of Casper and Mrs. Joseph (Delores) Velikaneye; her mother, Mrs. Anna Sekerak of Rock Springs, and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1978 THELMA BOREN Funeral services for Thelma Boren, 79, of Manila, Utah, were held Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Manila LDS Church with the Bishop Derl Reed officiating. Pallbearers were Robert Boren, David Boren, Dean Boren, Jerry Boren, Keith Larsen and Coyne Larsen. Burial was in the Manila Cemetery. Mrs. Boren died Oct. 28 at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Boren was born Sept. 16, 1899 in Beaver, Utah. She lived in Manila most of her life and is survived by her husband, Alma LeRoy of Manila; three sons, Lonnie of Centerville, Utah, Farren of Cheyenne and Charles Argie of Sandy, Utah; a daughter, Mrs. Don (Ester) Larsen of Manila; four brothers, Orvil Potter of Green River, Cyril Potter of Manila, Gardner Potter and Ted Potter of Green River; a sister, Mrs. Casper (Zelda) Fox of Seattle; 27 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1978 PEARL FOX Funeral services for Pearl M. Fox, 84, of 740 Rhode Island, Rock Springs, were held Friday, Nov. 3, at the Vase Funeral Home with Bob Cates of the Church of Christ officiating. Pallbearers were James McKaray, Guy Dona, Ron Ward, John Crandall, Willie Willingham, Don Conde and Paul Schmeid. Burial was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Fox died Oct. 31 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs since 1931, Mrs. Fox was born August 13, 1894 in Cumberland Mountain, Tennessee. She is survived by her husband, Frank Fox of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Tracy Ringolsby of Cheyenne; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1978 JOSE PACHECO Funeral services for Jose Pacheco, 74, of 823 6th St., were held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Fred Wendel officiating. Pallbearers were Jake Sandie, Abe Espinoza, Sam Espinoza, Phil Espinoza, Pete Espinoza and Ralph Espinoza. A rosary was recited at the Vase Funeral Home Monday, with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mr. Pacheco died Saturday, Oct. 28, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born July 19, 1903 at Ocate, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Marie T.; two sons, Arthur of Loraine, Ohio and Gilbert of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Lew (Odilia) Hansen of Rock Springs; two brothers, Alex of Las Vegas, Nev. and Thomas of Denver, Colo.; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Espinoza of Denver, Mrs. Dora Torres of Ocate, Mrs. Suleman Pacheco of Ocate and Mrs. Connie Pacheco of Ocate; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 1978 LAURENCE HAY Funeral services for Laurence A. Hay, 86, of 835 Rhode Island Ave., Rock Springs, were held Monday, Nov. 13 at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Seymour of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Pallbearers were Pat Hawly, Leonard Hay, John Hay, John Hay Jr., Keith Hay and Joe Hay. Honorary pallbearers were John Larrabaster, M.J. Smith, Ed Swanson and Pete Araunde. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Hay died Nov. 11, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for five days. A resident of Rock Springs for 82 years, Mr. Hay had been in ill health the past two years. He was born on Sept. 4, 1892, in Rawlins, the son of the late John Milton and Rachael Ardary Hay. He married the former Florence May on March 29, 1917, in Green River. Mr. Hay was a retired rancher, a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, and a life member of the B.P.O Elks Lodge No. 624. Survivors include his wife, Florence of Rock Springs, one son, Joseph, of Pinedale; one daughter, Mrs. George (Sally) Gillem of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Josephine Williams and Hazel Gibson, both of Salt Lake City, Utah; six granddaughters and six great-grandchildren and two nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 1978 EVA RUBLE Funeral services for Eva Rebecca Ruble, 90, of Sheltered Valley Trailer Court, Space 48, in Green River, were held Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Manila LDS Church with the Bishop Derl Reed officiating. Pallbearers were Houston Robinson, Arthur Robinson, Hugh Siler, Lavell Siler, Ray Ruble and Daviel Ruble. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Ruble died Friday at ? a.m. in her home. She was born Jan. 6, 1888 in Eskeridge, Kan., to William Riley Currens and Clara Margery Sisson. She married Thomas Hayden Ruble on April 7, 1907 in Eskeridge. He preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1966. Mrs. Ruble was a school teacher in Kansas, Manila, Burntfork, McKinnon and Lonetree. She also lived in California and moved to Green River to homestead a ranch on the upper Green River in 1922. She moved to Manila in 1933, returning to Green River during the past year. Mrs. Ruble was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Eastern Star and joined the LDS Church in 1964. Mrs. Ruble is survived by her two sons, James S. Ruble of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ivan E. Ruble of Manila; her two daughters, Genevieve Siler of Green River and Mrs. William (Clara) Robinson of Manila; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Montgomery of Incline Village, Nev., and Mrs. L.L. (Goldie) Shaw of Topeka, Kan.; 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 1978 AMY CREAGER Funeral services for Amy Michelle Creager, the five-month-old daughter of W. Bart Creager and Rebecca Ann Hill Creager of 1420 Hoback, Green River, were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 in the Morgan, Utah Stake Center. Burial was in the South Morgan Cemetery in Utah. The infant who was found dead in her crib around 10 a.m. Sunday was a member of the LDS Church. She was born June 10, 1978 in Green River. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Jason William Creager, Green River, her sister, Julie Janette Creager, Green River; grandparents Don and Shirley Creager of Morgan, Utah, and Floyd and Nellie Warnock of Napa, Calif.; great-grandparents Lester and Alta Creager of Morgan, Mildred Hammons of Morgan and Elsie Hill of Copper Hill, Virginia; her great-great-grandfather, Fred Florence of Morgan and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 22, 1978 Former RS Resident Dies Former Rock Springs resident, Carrie Nelson Spence, 90, died in a Utah nursing home on Nov. 19, 1978. She was born July 14, 1888 in Orhoos, Denmark, the daughter of John and Chriesteane Hansen Nelson. She married Charles W. Spence on April 30, 1908 in Rock Springs. Her husband is a former state legislator and Senator from Wyoming and Utah. He preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1966. She was active in the Democratic Womens organization and was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors are one son and three daughters, Charles O. Spence and Janet McLelland, both of Salt Lake City, Mrs. G.M. (Hilta) Holbrook of Downey, Calif., Mrs. O.C. (Carol) Confer, of Elko, Nev.; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two [sic] half-sisters, Mrs. Emma Christy of Sacramento, Calif. Three children preceded her in death, Christina Spence, Kathryn Knutson and Bob Spence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at noon in Salt Lake City. Graveside services and interment will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1978 LEMPI PIVIK Funeral services for Lempi Marie Pivik, 58, of 732 4th Ave. West, Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, Nov. 22, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Pallbearers were Victor Jelosek, Ed Dolinar, John Zancanella, Art Pentila and Matt Laurunen. A rosary was recited Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Pivik died Nov. 2? at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following an illness of two years. She was born in Wakefield, Mich. on Feb. 8, 1920, the daughter of the late Matt and Edla Pikka Kiviaho. She married Antone E. Pivik at Manila, Utah in 1934 and was a former Superior resident, attending school in Superior. She had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 44 years. Survivors are her husband, Antone E. Pivik of Rock Springs; two sons, Karl Franklin Pivik and Ronald William Pivik, both of Green River; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Antoinette) Brandt, who resides at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; one brother, William Aho of Pinedale; a sister, Mrs. Leno (Ingrid) Zancanella of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, one uncle, Otto Kiviaho of Toholampi, Finland, two aunts, Mrs. Betti Lassila of Toholampi, Finland and Betti Kainu of Newport, N.H. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Rock Springs Woman’s Club. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1978 ALDO BERTAGNOLLI Funeral services for Aldo F. Bertagnolli, 65, of 1003 6th St., Rock Springs, were held Friday at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Albin Gnidovec officiating. Pallbearers were Herman Corazza, Mike Pryich, Edward Yori, Olindo Roccabruna, Jino Roccabruno and Forrest Kessner. A parish rosary was recited Thursday at the Vase Funeral Home. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, with interment following in the Saint Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Bertagnolli died Nov. 21, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for four days. He had been in ill health for the past two years. Mr. Bertagnolli was born in Rock Springs on Jan. 4, 1913, the son of the late Gabriel and Carolina Menghini Bertagnolli. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a veteran of World War II having service din the United States Army. He was a retired mechanic. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Dan (Olga) Sevanovich and Mrs. John (Florence) Yakimovich, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. Norbert (Elvira) Menghini of Cytrus Heights, Calif.; a brother, August Bertagnolli of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmo Bertagnolli and two who died in infancy. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1978 PAT BROOKS Funeral services for Francis Marion “Pat” Brooks, 65, of 74 Barnhart St., Green River, were held Saturday, Nov. 18 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River with the Rev. Herbert Scott officiating. Pallbearers were John Evanoff, Elza Eversole, Bob Gamble, Delbert Pallesen, Raymond Graham and Cyril Rahonce. Honorary pallbearers were Paul J. Wataha, Warden Opie, Edward Taliaferro, Lawrence Marty, Harold Laughter, Bob Romig, Rosie Lake, Fred Stoll, Larry Beck, Don Dayton and Bill Mitchelson. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Brooks died at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home Nov. 15, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Brooks was born in Lavaca, Texas on June 12, 1913, the son of the late Joseph H. and Lena Marie VonPertz Brooks. He attended schools in Rawlins and Dixon, Wyoming, and married the former Mary Pearson in Kimball, Nebraska on Nov. 11, 1934. A resident of this area for 20 years, Mr. Brooks formerly resided in Craig, Colo. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church and was a retired realtor. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Green River, one brother, Thomas R. and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Brooks of Rawlins; two brothers-in-law, Francis T. Pearson of Rock Springs and Frank Zaversnik of Escondido, Calif. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Olin C. Brooks and one sister, Mary Kendall. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1978 JOSEPH DAVIS Funeral services for Joseph Davis, 64, of 1567 Frontier Drive, Rock Springs, were held Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Vase Funeral Home with Mr. Lyman Fearn conducting. Pallbearers were William Davis Jr., Norman Davis Sr., Norman Davis Jr., Raymond J. Pecolar, Dale W. Pecolar and Anton Panalsek. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, with interment in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Davis was found dead from a heart attack at his home Nov. 19. A lifetime area resident, he was born in Superior, on Jan. 28, 1914, the son of the late Thomas and Violet Lawson Davis. He attended school in Superior and was an army veteran of World War II. Mr. Davis was a retired coal miner. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John D. (Hannah) Tennant and Mrs. Clifford (Sally) Robinson and two brothers, William and Austin, all of Rock Springs. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1978 VERNA FLEMING Funeral services for Verna D. Fleming, 75, of 616 Center St., Rock Springs, were held Monday, Nov. 27, at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Gordon Blunt officiating. Pallbearers were Harry Seppie, Jack Seppie, Tom Osselton, James Stewart, Henry L. Fleming Jr., and Paul Fleming. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Fleming died Nov. 24 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for 10 days. She had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born at Engleville, Colo., on April 5, 1903, the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Cundy Drummond. A resident of this area since 1919, she was married to William Fleming at Rock Springs on Dec. 20, 1923. Survivors are her husband, William, of Rock Springs; two sons, William D. Fleming of Green River and Henry L. Fleming of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Roberta Ann) Hendricks of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Fleming was a member of the First Congregational Church, past president of a life member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors, Pythian Sisters and the Pocahontas Club. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1978 RONALD PRITCHARD Services for Ronald Arthur Pritchard, 45, of 684 Park Avenue, Rock Springs, were held Saturday, Nov. 25, at the LDS Church with Bishop James Curry conducting. Pallbearers were Stanley Pivik, Edward Fermelia, Wayne Johnson, Wally Johnson, Frank Job, Albert Hornsby and Martin Lew. Honorary pallbearers were Howard Overy, Clifford Overy, George McIntosh, Bob Moses, Louis Barto and Hal Johnson. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, with interment in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Pritchard died Nov. 21 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County form a heart attack. He had been ill for the past month. Mr. Pritchard was born in Superior on April 9, 1933, the son of the late Robert Arthur Pritchard and Hanna Overy Pritchard of Rock Springs. He was a graduate of the Superior High School in 1951 and attended Snow College in Ephraim, Utah and was graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1961. A resident of Rock Springs since 1956 he formerly resided in Superior. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict having served with the United States Army and was a business man with Mesa Investments in Rock Springs. Survivors are his mother, Hannah of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Billy (Annie E.) Phillips, Arlene Pritchard and Alice Burke, all of Rock Springs; several aunts and uncles, four nieces, a nephew and a great-niece. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1978 DILIO PADILLA Funeral services for Dilio H. Padilla, 49, of 805 Center St., were held Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fred Wendel officiating. Pallbearers were Norbert Fernandez, George Padilla, Kenneth Padilla, Louis Tomjack, Nelson Sanchez and Joe Fernandez. A parish rosary was recited on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Padilla died Nov. 25 at his home following a lengthy illness. A resident of Rock Springs for 30 years, Mr. Padilla had been in ill health the past three years. He was born on Oct. 7, 1929 in San Cristobal, N.M., the son of Basilio and Natividad Arellano Padilla. He attended schools in San Cristobal, N.M. and married the former Eliria Fernandez in Rawlins on July 29, 1927. Mr. Padilla was a retired coal miner, a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America and the F.O. Eagles Aerie 151. Survivors include his wife, Eliria, of Rock Springs; his parents, Basilio and Natividad Padilla of Costilla, N.M.; two sons, Lawrence and Alfonso, both of Rock Springs; six brothers, Epomeseno Padilla of Costilla, N.M., George Padilla of Questa, N.M., Ben Padilla of Denver, Colo., Louis Padilla of Greeley, Colo., Erminio Padilla of LaPuenta, Calif., and Barella of Arroyo Seco, N.M., Delea Martinez of LaPuenta, Calif., Elisia Cordova of Greeley, Colo., Mary F. Trujillo and Emily Padilla, both of Denver, Colo. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1978 JOHN JACKELEN Funeral services for John Pierre Jackelen, 21, of 1329 Cottonwood Drive, were held Thursday, Nov. 30, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Hardy officiating. Pallbearers were Jack Leininger, Paul Blackwood, Tom Fox, Ronald Maser, Jay Jackson and Dave Tynsky. A parish rosary was recited at the Vase Funeral Home Wednesday, and interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Jackelen was killed Sunday in a well-digging accident. Mr. Jackelen was born June 16, 1957, in Wabasha, Minnesota to Kennth John and Joyce June Reinhardt Jackelen, who now live in Rock Springs. H e was a former resident of Stoddard, Wisconsin, and had lived in Rock Springs since May, 1973. Mr. Jackelen was a 1975 graduate of Rock Springs High School, and a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Steven of River Falls, Wisconsin, Timothy of Rock Springs, and Henrey, serving in the U.S. Navy on the USS Dubuque; two sisters, Mrs. Michael (Lori) Todd, Rock Springs, and Mrs. Rex (Kathleen) Secrist, River Falls, several aunts and uncles, and two nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by a brother who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1978 ROBINA SNYDER Funeral services for Robina Golden Snyder, 93, of 40 Blair Ave., Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the First Congregational Church with Peter St. Martin officiating. Pallbearers were Harry Angelovic, Albert Angelovic, Nels Carlson, Carl Hafner, Gerald Gras and William R. Dickson. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Snyder died Monday, Nov. 27, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 18, 1885 in Rock Springs the daughter of the late Adam and Christna Barrowman Cooper. She married Walter Snyder who preceded her in death. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Order of the Eastern Star at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. John B. (Mary) Dickson and Ida Kappes, both of Rock Springs; Mrs. William (Margaret) Gnemi of Jerome, Idaho; Josephine Binnig of Pinedale; Isaac Brooks and Mrs. Albert (Katherine) Angelovic, both of Rock Springs; Mrs. George J. (Velma) Jones of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mrs. Norman Darrel Mork of Sonoma, Calif. Several great-nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1978 RONALD McMILLAN Funeral services for Ronald James McMillan, 41, of 1605 Donalynn Drive, Rock Springs, were held Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Roy Miller officiating. Pallbearers were Emil Bartolic, Bobbie Robins, John Wallace, Jerry Mivshek, Richard Bergandi and Robert McCormick. Honorary pallbearers were his many other friends. Military graveside services were conducted by the Wyoming Army National Guard, with interment in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. McMillan died instantly Saturday, Nov. 25, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born in Rock Springs on Oct. 7, 1937, the son of Thomas J. and Dorothy Overy McMillan. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He married the former Sharon Sullivan in Rock Springs, on July 27, 1974. Mr. McMillan was employed as a Lab Technician at the FMC Corporation, a member of the United Methodist Church and was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Wyoming National Guard. Survivors include his wife and parents, all of Rock Springs, four sons, Ronald, Scott, Robbie and Dave, all of Rock Springs, two daughters, Kim McMillan and Dawn Wilkinson, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Donald and Tom McMillan Jr., both of Rock Springs; one sister, Florence Mivshek of Rock Springs and one grandson Jason Wilkinson, of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1978 NORMAN BRUMMETT Funeral services for Norman Brummett, 43, of 293 Quadrant St., Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lawrence Kelley officiating. Pallbearers were Bill Freeze, Dean Roff, Larry Ressler, John Phillips, Cliff Rogers and John Phillips Jr. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Burmmett died Saturday, Nov. 25 following an accident at an oil rig. Mr. Burmmett was born August 29, 1935 in Duchesne, Utah. He was the son of the late Wesley Brummett and Alice Gallyer Brummett. He attended schools in Roosevelt, Utah, and was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. He married the former Betty White in Casper on May 22, 1970. He had lived in Rock Springs for the past eight years, and was owner and operator of the Brummett Welding Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the B.P.O. Elks. Survivors include his wife, his mother, now living in Casper; three sons, Milton and Buck, both of Casper, and Jimmy Day, of Medicine Bow; three daughters, Mrs. Chris (Marla) Rowland Jr., Becky and DeEtta Day, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Wesley of Casper, one sister, Mrs. Carl (Thelma) McKeever, of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 1978 RICHARD NELSON Funeral services for Richard Bruce Nelson, the seven-week-old son of Gary M. Nelson and Donna M. Lahti Nelson, of 463 E. 2nd N. in Green River, were held Saturday, Dec. 2, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Lewis Griser officiating. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery. The baby died Monday, Nov. 27, in Laramie from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He was born Oct. 12 in Rock Springs, and was a member of the Lutheran Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Lahti, Green River, and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Parker, Greeley, Colorado; great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Burt Wooledge, Gannvalley, S.D., and Mrs. Charles Workman of Green River, and his great-great-grandmother, Mrs. Claudie Kerney of Adams, Wisc. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1978 STELLA ZAVERSNIK Funeral services for Stella C. Zaversnik, 65, of 811 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, were held Saturday, Dec. 9, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Hardy officiating. Pallbearers were William Dolenc, Max Dolenc, Tony Dolenc, Albert Dolenc, Joe Bozovich and Daniel Dolenc. A parish rosary was recited Friday followed by a Saint Monica’s Sodality Rosary at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Zaversnik died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past 16 days. A resident of Rock Springs since 1938 and Superior since 1929, Mrs. Zaversnik had been in ill health the past several years. She was born on Jan. 9, 1913, in Cumberland, Wyoming, the daughter of the late Ignatz and Frances Dolinar Bozovichar. She attended schools in Superior and married Joseph Cyril Zaversnik in Spokane, Wash. on July 19, 1940. Mrs. Zaversnik was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic church, the Saint Monica’s Sodality and the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10. Survivors include her husband Joseph of Rock Springs; one son, Joseph S. Zaversnik of Lanham, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Frances) Reinhart of Rock Springs; six brothers, William Dolenc, Max Dolenc, Tony Dolenc, Albert Dolenc and Joe Bozovich all of Rock Springs and Daniel Dolenc of Denver, Colo., her mother-in-law Mrs. Mary Zaversnik of Elk, Wash., four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1978 MARY TOLY Funeral services for Mary Toly, 67, of 916 McCarty Ave., Rock Springs, were held Saturday, Dec. 9, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Hardy officiating. Pallbearers were her three sons, John Toly of Carbondale, Colo., Paul Toly of Port Hueneme, Calif., and Joseph N. Toly of Rock Springs; three brothers, Mark Levar of Rolling Prairie, Ind., Paul Levar of Casper and John Levar of Lander and her nephew, Paul Reuter of Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Toly died Dec. 5, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for two days. She had been in ill health for the past year and ahlaf. She was born at Lika, Petrocelo, Yugoslavia on August 15, 1911 and came to Superior from Yugoslavia in 1920. She has resided in Rock Springs since 1931. She attended school in Superior and was married to Joe Toly on Nov. 6, 1937, in Rock Springs and was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the American Fraternal Union Lodge. Survivors are her husband, Joe, of Rock Springs; three sons, John of Carbondale, Colo., Paul of Hueneme, Calif., and Joseph N. of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Aaron (Millie) Zuehlsdorff of Rock Springs; three brothers, Mark Levar of Rolling Prairie, Ind., Paul Levar of Casper and John Levar of Lander; three sisters, Mrs. Jerome (Anne) Powell and Mrs. John (Josephine) Case, both of Rock Springs, and Mrs. David (Mildred) Wilde of Grand Island, Neb.; two grandsons, Byron Zuehlsdorff of Rock Springs and DuWayne Zuehlsdorff of Corvallis, Ore.; two great-grandchildren, Dottie Zuehlsdorff and Thomas Zuehlsdorff both of Rock Springs. Several nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents Nick and Helen Nickolich Levar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 1978 FLORENCE MAY Funeral services for Florence Marie May, 73, of 748 Rugby, Rock Springs, were held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers were Jackson R. Forbes, Lawrence Welsh, V.O. Bridgewater, Clyde Daniels, Bernard Grove and Frank Wall. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. May died Saturday, Dec. 16, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Reliance. She had been ill for the past three months and was staying with them during her illness. She was born in Cullman County, Ala., June 26, 1905 and was a resident of the Winton-Reliance-Rock Springs area since 1946. She is survived by two sons, Samuel E. of Reliance and John of Los Angeles; a daughter, Mrs. Jim (Donna) Finch of Commerce City, Colo.; one brother, Ed Weldon of Golden, Colo.; a sister, Jewell Chapman of Hanceville, Ala., eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Taylor and Lucy Duckelew Weldon and in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert, a daughter, Dorothy, three brothers, John, Bill and Earl, and three sisters, Hatti, Ann and Ruby. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1978 Services Set For James Lee, Jr. Services for James E. Lee Jr., 22, of 121 L Street, Rock Springs will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Vase Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Earl Wood, of the Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Mr. Lee was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Peter Vase, Mr. Lee died from self-induced strangulation while being held in the Rock Springs City Jail. Mr. Lee was born June 14, 1956 in Rock Springs and had been employed as a carpet layer at the time of his death. Mr. Lee is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lee, Sr. Rock Springs; one brother, Craig D. Lee, Rock Springs and four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Byrd, Nashville, Tenn., Jamine Lee, Leshia Lee and Paula Lee, all of Rock Springs. He is also survived by a grandmother, Mrs. Erlene Ingram, Florence, Ala. And one grandfather, George E. Knox, Birmingham, Ala. He is also survived by his fianc‚e, Tamara Hunsaker, Rock Springs. Burial will follow services in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1978 Mary Linda Knight Dies In Washington Funeral Services for Mary Linda Knight, 95, of Vancouver, Washington, were held Dec. 27 in Vancouver. Mrs. Knight was the mother of Mrs. Teno (Mildred) Georgis of Rock Springs. She was born Oct. 8, 1883 in Grangeville, Texas, and died Dec. 23 in Vancouver. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Spanish American War Veterans. She was the widow of the late Arlas Knight. In addition to her daughter of Rock Springs, Mrs. Knight is survived by four other daughters, Mrs. Landen (Carmine) Lee, Mrs. James (Vivian) Mullins and Mrs. Roy (Mary Vaughndell) Dodd, all of Vancouver, and Mrs. Walter (Lucille) Smith of Atlanta, Ga.; a son, John A. Knight of Vancouver; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Mildred) Knight of Vancouver; a brother, Ben Benham of Oklahoma City, Okla., 31 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-granchildren. Burial was in Washington. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1978 GUY JONES Funeral services for Guy Jones, 63, of 1620 West Second, space 98, Rock Springs, were held Friday, Dec. 29, at the Vase Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Thomas Miller, Mike Filipovich, William Kaiser Elich, William Wardlaw, Ed Hofeldt and George Llewellyn. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Jones died Dec. 25 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since Dec. 9. He was born on Oct. 18, 1915 at Centralia, Ill., the son of the late Joseph E. and Lucy J. Stonecipher Jones. He was graduated from the Reliance High School in Reliance, and resided at Dines, Wyoming. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force following graduation and was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked on Dec. 7, 1941. He retired after 30 years of active service on August 31, 1970 and on Nov. 19, 1972 returned to Rock Springs to make his home. Survivors include his fianc‚e, Enid Flew, of Reliance; two brothers, Robert L. and Orin Jones, both of Iuska, Ill., several nieces and nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister. He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 2943, and a life member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Assn. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1978 HELEN JELOSEK Funeral services for Helen Louise Jelosek, 46, of 730 Ridge Av., Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the Vase Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Wendel of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiating. Pallbearers were Mark Schultz, Carl Schultz, BIll Ainscough, Paul Johnson, Jim Highley and Don Baker. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Miss Jelosek died Dec. 23 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for five days. She had been in ill health for the past eight months. She was born in Rock Springs on May 14, 1932, the daughter of Ernest Jelosek of Rock Springs, and the late Cecelia Mary Sabo Jelosek. She is survived by her father, Ernest, of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. James T. (Norma Jean) Schultz of Denver, Colo.; several aunts and uncles and three nephews and four nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1978 APOLONIO GARCIA Funeral services for Apolonio Garcia, 78, of 657 North Front St., Rock Springs, were held Friday, Dec. 29, at Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fred Wendel officiating. Pallbearers were Marcos Cerriantes, Bob Cordoba, Tim Romero, Terry Gil, Charles Parson and Gelo Reyes. A rosary was recited Thursday at the Vase Funeral Home, and military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Garcia was found dead at his home Saturday, Dec. 23, apparently from natural causes. A Rock Springs resident since about 1912, he was a retired sheep herder and was a veteran of World War II. He had served with the Army, and was a member of the American Legion. He was born at Las Valles, New Mexico on Feb. 12, 1900. ---