Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 Orson Kidman Dies Jan. 3 ROCK SPRINGS--Orson G. Kidman, 76, of 818 Dewar Drvie, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:41 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 1991. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Kidman died of a sudden illness. He was born on April 16, 1914 in Mountain View, the sone of the late Robert W. and Jessie Cunningham Kidman. He attended schools in Mountain View and married the former Margaret Motichka in Ogden, Utah, on Aug. 3, 1933. Kidman was the retired owner and operator of the Westway Standard Service Station. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kidman of Rock Springs; one son, Ronald Kidman of Jackson, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Dolores) Fermelia of Rock Springs; two sisters, Ruby Graham of Rock Springs and Beulah Brown of Salt Lake City; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kidman was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will be onducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 1991 at the LDS Church at 2055 Edgar St. Bishop Blaine Graham will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Sunday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Monday at the LDS Church until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 Sophia Bartus Dies Friday ROCK SPRINGS-- Sophia T. Parzymieso Bartus, 87, of 816 Sixth St., Rock Springs, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Bartus had been in ill health the past one year. She was born March 29, 1903 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Vincent and Tekla Bartus Parzymieso. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1923. She was a member of the SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Anna Ward of Kansas City, Mo., and Vicki Bartus of Rock Springs and seven nieces. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1991, at the SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel will officiate. A vigil service with Rosary will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Monday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Tuesday until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 Mrs. Stevenson Dies in Calif. STOCKTON, Calif.-- Bonnie Meacham Stevenson died Dec. 23, 1990, in Stockton, Calif., and was buried there. She was born July 28, 1909 in Magrath, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Darwin E. Meacham and Lilly May Rogers. Many years of her life were spent in Rock Springs before moving to California. She married John Meredith. They were later divorced. She married Homer B. Stevenson April 4, 1954. Their marriage was later solemnized in 1977 in the Oakland LDS Temple in California. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her hobbies were art and oil painting, poetry and singing. She is survived by a son, Darwin E. Meredith of Stockton and a daughter, Betty Meredith Conger of Willits, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Allie Meacham Pitchford of Roy, Utah, and Hazel Meacham WIlson of Alta Loma, Calif.; two brothers, Reuben L. Meacham of Rock Springs, and Clarence R. Meacham of Kaysville, Utah. Her surviving grandchildren are Darwin Errol Meredity, Danny Eugene Meredith, Damon Eric Meredith, Deborah Meredith Miller, Donna Meredith Vargas, David Elliott Meredith, John Sherm Conger, Rebecca Conger Sanford, Bonnie Conger Cox and Joe Dee Conger. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Steven; two sisters, infant Mary and Ressa M. Jacobson of Richmond, Calif.; three brothers, Eugene and Walter Meacham of Rock Springs, and Darwin E. Meacham of Ogden, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 Gaetano Rizzi Dies in Denver DENVER-- Services for Gaetano Rizzi, 91, of 5042 Xanadu St., Denver, were conducted, Friday, Dec. 28 at Fairmount Chapel in Denver. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated by the Rev. Lawrence B. Kaiser with the Rev. James E. Kane assisting. Rosary was Thursday, Dec. 27. Entombment was in the Fairmount Mausoleum in Denver. Rizzi, a former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Superior, died Monday, Dec. 24, after a lengthy illness. He was born June 29, 1899, in Cloz, Trento, Italy to Angelo and Maria Canestrini. Rizzi married Maria Franch in Cloz, Oct. 22, 1930. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1984. He was a member of Montbello Catholic Parish - Church of the Ascension, United Mine Workers of America, Tirolesi Trentini Del Colorado. He was also a Golden Age Eagle. Survivors include one daughter, Alice of Denver; one son, William and a daughter-in-law, Ann of Arvada, Colo; a sister Tulia Rizzi of Toronto, Canada; five grandchildren, Richard of Arvada; Randall of Aurora; Debra of Arvada; and Deanna and Jim Cesario of San Francisco; sisters and brothers-in-law Maria Rizzi of Stockton, Calif; Massimo and Virginia Franch, Domenico and Silvanna Franch and Sofia Franch of Italy; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Mario, and two sisters, Aneta Rizzi and Amabile Angeli. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 Mrs. Zukowski Dies Jan. 5 ROCK SPRINGS-- Anna Zukowski, 86, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident since Dec. 21, 1969. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 18 years and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Zukowski had been in ill health the past one year. She was born in Karivian, Poland Oct. 28, 1904, the daughter of the late Gregory and Katherine Pasternik. She attended schools in Cumberland and married Nick Zukowski in Kemmerer on April 14, 1918. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1961. Mrs. Zukowski was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Nick Zukowski of Gillroe, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Virginia) Fabian of Rock Springs and Mrs. Franklin (Dorothy) Cross of Lander; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor will officiate. A vigil service with rosary will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Tuesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Wednesday morning until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 Phil Newcomb Dies Jan. 7 GREEN RIVER-- Philip P. Newcomb, 89, of 790 Wilkes Drive, Green River, died at about 1:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 1991. A resident of Green River since 1989 and former resident of Kentland, Ind., and Manchester, Conn. Newcomb had been in ill health the past several years. He was born in Boston May 9, 1901, the son of the late Edward Coverly and Winona Putney Newcomb. He attended schools in North Scituate, Mass., and was a graduate of high school there. He attended Schoate Prep School in Connecticut and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He married the former Caroline Dowling and she preceded him in death in 1989. Newcomb was an inventor and a retired design engineer having worked for the Pratton Whitney Aircraft Company where he retired 27 years ago. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Bill Cummings of Green River; two grandsons, N. Matthew Cummings of Green River and D. Tobias Cummings of Cheyenne; two granddaughters, Sarah June Cummings of Albuquerque, N.M. and Susannah Cummings of Ogden, Utah; two great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Newcomb was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Swift. His body will be returned to Kentland, Ind., for graveside funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 LILLIE ANSELMI ROCK SPRINGS--A Mass of Christian burial for Lillie Anselmi was celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1991, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Mike Vase, Fritz Boschetto, Bib Whisler, Mario Temperini, George Brown, Rudy "Chic" Magagna and Joe Giovanini. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Tuesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Wednesday until time of funeral services. Mrs. Anselmi, 85, 1229 Crown Point Way, Rock Springs, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 1990 at 1630 Elk St. A resident of Rock Springs since 1931, Mrs. Anselmi died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 23, 1905 in Hanna, the daughter of the late Matt and Elizabeth Niemi Malmberg. She attended schools in Hanna and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1923. She was a graduate of the University of Wyoming where she received a degree in education. She married John B. Anselmi in Rawlins, Sept. 4, 1926, and he preceded her in death May 12, 1974. Mrs. Anselmi was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Don R. Anselmi, John M. Anselmi and Paul D. Anselmi all of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Anselmi was preceded in death by two sons, William A. and Tommy Anselmi; three sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 JOHN BROWN ROCK SPRINGS--Funeral services for John Brown were conducted Monday, Dec. 31, 19990 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Boyd Lewis, Brian Phillips, Bill Rossetti, John Gosar, Jack Brown and Jim Wilcox. Honorary pallbearer was Gayle Ice. Brown, 93, of 42 3rd St., Rock Springs, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 1990 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 25. A resident of Rock Springs since 1929, Brown had been in ill health the past three years. He was born in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland Dec. 19, 1897, the son of the late Mungo and Margaret Scott Brown. He attended schools in Scotland and married the former Elizabeth Greig in Bowhill, Scotland, June 2, 1924. Brown was a British Army veteran in the Coldsteam Guard in World War I, serving in France and Germany. Brown was a retired coal miner having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He was a member of the Congregational Church, the Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge of Scotland, the Canadian Legion and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Brown of Rock Springs; one son, Mungo Brown of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Mary (Molly) Pryich of Rock Springs and Mrs. Melvin (Margaret) McTee of Downey, Calif.; one brother, Howard Brown of Burley, Idaho; one sister, Elizabeth Foster of Salt Lake City, Utah; two grandchildren, Mrs. Gayle (Beth) Ice and Mrs. Bill (Patsy) Rossetti; five great-grandchildren, Lindsey Phillips, Brian Phillips, Kyle Rossetti, Kayci Rossetti and Kori Rossetti, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Brown was preceded in death by four brothers, Mungo, James, William and Richard Brown; one sister, Mary Forsythe; one son-in-law, Mike (Brink) Pryich and one great-grandson, Trevor Scott Phillips. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 JOSEPHINE McTEE ROCK SPRINGS--Funeral services for Josephine McTee were conducted Friday, Jan. 4, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David DuPrey of the Episcopal Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were grandsons Thomas G. Hansen and John S. Gatti, great-grandsons Dale Hansen and David Hansen and nephews Ernest Lowseth and Tom Lowseth. Mrs. McTee, 90, of 705 McTee St., Rock Springs, died at 8:06 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Dec. 31. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. McTee had been in ill health the past one week. She was born March 24, 1900 in Liverpool, England, the daughter of the late John and Mary Maher Wright. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Shore "Bud" McTee in Ogden, Utah, Sept. 17, 1917. He preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 1971. Mrs. McTee was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Harmony Rebekah's Lodge and the young at Heart Senior Citizen Center. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, John and Marie Gatti of Rock Springs; two sisters, Kathleen Lowseth of Green River and Elizabeth Chadd of Cheyenne; one sister-in-law, Josephine Wright of Rock Springs; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McTee was preceded in death by one daughter and son-in-law; two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 JENNIE RODRIGUEZ ESQUIVEL OGDEN, Utah--A funeral Mass for Jennie Rodriguez Esquivel was held Monday, Dec. 31, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ogden, Utah. Burial was in the Ogden City Cemetery. Mrs. Esquivel, 85, died Thursday, Dec. 20, in an Ogden, Utah, hospital of causes incident to age. She was born Nov. 21, 1905, in Guerro-Coah, Mexico, a daughter of Eligio and Julianita Sanchez Rodriguez. She married Antonio Rodriguez Esquivel April 7, 1922, in Guerro-Coah. He preceded her in death in February of 1967. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ogden after moving to Ogden from Rock Springs. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include five sons, Jesse R. Rodriguez, Wilson, Utah, Homer Rodriguez, Far West, Utah, Gus Rodriguez, Hillard, Ohio, Richard Rodriguez and Anthony Rodriguez, both of Ogden; two daughters, Julia Skiles and Ella Bassani, both of Rock Springs; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Maria Durrant. -- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 NORA E. POMRENKE CASPER-- Services for Nora E. Pomrenke, 87, of Casper were Wednesday Jan. 2 at Bustard Funeral Home by Rev. Roger Hawthorne of Winter Memorial Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Pomrenke died Dec. 30, 1990, at Wyoming Medical Center. She was born May 13, 1903, in Lusk to Fred and Rose (Hoover) Sullivan. She grew up in the Douglas area, coming to Casper in 1916 with her family. She worked at the Circle Bar Ranch for two years and then worked for the Troy Laundry. On July 8, 1928, she married Arthur E. Pomrenke in Casper. She cared for children in her home for many years. Mrs. Pomrenke was a member of the Winter Memorial Presbyterian Church in Casper; the Rebekah Lodge No. 13; the Eagles Auxiliary; and the Daughters of Union Veterans. She is survived by a son, Nick E. Pomrenke of Rock Springs; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pomrenke was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arthur in 1978, and four brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1991 MARY FRANCES COFFEY GREEN RIVER-- Funeral services for Mary Frances Coffey were conducted Monday, Dec. 31, 19990 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Ben Smith of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Coffey, Mike Coffey, Scott Coffey, Roger Owens and Harry Masters. honorary pallbearers were Alton Hernandez, Willie Hernandez, David Maxam, R. Gene McCormick and Jesse Lucero. Mrs. Coffey, 80, of 186 North 4th West, Green River, died at 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 1990 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater county where she had been a patient since Dec. 18. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Lexington, Neb., Mrs. Coffey had been in ill health the past one week. She was born in Cozad, Neb., on Feb. 24, 1910, the daughter of the late Robert Fulton and Daisy Link Ashley. She attended schools in Cozad and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1928. She married Arthur Noble Coffey in Lexington Dec. 22, 1928 and he preceded her in death on May 7, 1985. Mrs. Coffey was a member of the Union Congregational Church. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary where she served as president several times. She was a member of the Rebekah's Lodge, the Homemakers Club and a former member of the U.P. Old Timers Club. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald A. and Diane Coffey of Mesa, Ariz., Lyle B. and Judy Ann Coffey of Green River, and Victor L. and Phyllis Ann Coffey of Fresno, Calif.; two sisters, Lucille Sanks of Lexington, and Doris Tiner of Medford, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Coffey was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1991 Sophia Bartus Service Set ROCK SPRINGS-- A Mass of Christian burial for Sophia T. Parzymieso Bartus will be celebrated at 10 a.m Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel will officiate. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Tuesday until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 SOPHIA BARTUS A mass of Christian burial for Sophia T. Parzymieso Bartus was celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Giovanini, Silvio Zancanella, Ed Perkins, John Larrabaster, Frank Yugovich and Joseph Melinkovich. Miss Bartus, 87, of 816 Sixth St., Rock Springs, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Bartus had been in ill health the past one year. She was born March 29, 1903 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Vincent and Tekla Bartus Parzymieso. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1923. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Anna Ward of Kansas City, Mo., and Vicki Bartus of Rock Springs and seven nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 STEVEN FRANKLIN “SONNY” KOLER A mass of Christian burial for Steven Franklin “Sonny” Koler was celebrated Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Friday, Jan. 4, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Daley, Ray Richardson, John Callas, Carl TOmasini, Ryan Lockhart and John Ponikvar. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Koler, Glen “Butch” Van Buskirk, Paul Criquelion, Jerry Lockhart, George Koler and Bob Koler. Koler, 48, of 901 Sixth St., Rock Springs, died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, 1991 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since August. A resident of Long Beach, Calif., for the past eight years and former resident of Rock Springs, Koler had been in ill health the past one year. He was born July 2, 1942 in Oak Creek, Colo., the son of Steve F. and Frances A. Ponikvar Koler. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1961. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. For the past eight years, Koler worked and lived in Long Beach. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the K.S.K.J. Lodge and the Western Slovanic Lodge. Survivors include his parents, Steven and Frances Koler of Rock Springs; three sisters, Patricia (Pat) Tomasini of Rock Springs, Mrs. Tim (Peggi) Daley of Rock Springs and Mrs. Ray (Terry) Richardson of Parachute, Colo.; one niece; four nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 ORSON G. KIDMAN Funeral services for Orson G. Kidman were conducted Monday, Jan. 7, 1991 at the LDS Church at 2055 Edgar St. Bishop Blaine Graham conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were David Fermelia, Michael Fermelia, Stephen Fermelia, Duane Kidman, Darold Kidman, Devin Kidman and Donald DeCino. Kidman, 76, of 818 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:41 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 1991. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Kidman died of a sudden illness. He was born on April 16, 1914 in Mountain View, the son of the late Robert W. and Jessie Cunningham Kidman. He attended schools in Mountain View and married the former Margaret Motichka in Ogden, Utah, on Aug. 3, 1933. Kidman was the retired owner and operator of the Westway Standard Service Station. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kidman of Rock Springs; one son, Ronald Kidman of Jackson, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Dolores) Fermelia of Rock Springs; two sisters, Ruby Graham of Rock Springs and Beulah Brown of Salt Lake City; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kidman was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 ANNA ZUKOWSKI A mass of Christian burial for Anna Zukowski was celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were George Fabian, Stanley Fabian, John Fabian, Frank Cross, Bob Cross and Mike Zukowski. Mrs. Zukowski, 86, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident since Dec. 21, 1989. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 18 years and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Zukowski had been in ill health the past one year. She was born in Karivian, Poland, Oct. 28, 1904, the daughter of the late Gregory and Katherine Pasternik. She attended school sin Cumberland and married Nick Zukowski in Kemmerer on April 14, 1918. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1961. Mrs. Zukowski was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Nick Zukowski of Gillroe, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Virginia) Fabian of Rock Springs and Mrs. Franklin (Dorothy) Cross of Lander; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 ORMAN “JACK” WOODSMALL Funeral services for Orman “Jack” Woodsmall were conducted Thursday, Jan. 10, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Gilden, Hal Ravenholt, Kenny Clingman, Jim Stark, Manuel Dorance and Edwin Schneider. Woodsmall, 89, of 119 L St., Rock Springs, died at about 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 1991 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Indiana, Woodsmall had been in ill health the past two years. He was born May 16, 1901 in Shelburn, Ind., the son of the late Samuel and Myrtle Lloyd Woodsmall. He attended schools in Indiana and married the former Mildred Wren in Rock Springs Dec. 21, 1981. Woodsmall was a retired coal miner and a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Woodsmall was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Woodsmall of Rock Springs; one sister, Violet Knight of Indiana and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Woodsmall was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Bob Woodsmall and one sister, Marie Bennett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 STANLEY BURGMAN Funeral services for Stanley Burgman were conducted Friday, Jan. 4, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Graveside funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991 at the Twin Falls Cemetery in Twin Falls, Idaho. The Rev. John Parrish conducted the services. Pallbearers were Paul Johnson, Bob Johnson, Keith Kennison, Eric Burgman, Anthony Heinricks and Milton Murgman. Honorary pallbearers were John Brimhall, Robert Wilde, Clarence Potter, Charles Sheddon, Curtis Simkin Sr., and Albert Sorenson. Burgman, 60, of 1040 Oak Way, Rock Springs, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for the past one week. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 17 years and former resident of Twin Falls, Idaho, Burgman died following a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 26, 1930 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of Haliver and Nona Osborne Burgman. He attended schools in Twin Falls and was a graduate of the Twin Falls High School with the class of 1948. He received an AAS degree from Western Wyoming College. He married the former Sharon Parks in Twin Falls, Idaho, June 1, 1969. Burgman was a vocational education teacher at the College of Southern Idaho and he was a welding instructor at the Western Wyoming College for 1974 to 1985. Burgman was a member of the F.O. Eagles Lodge and a committee member for the Boy Scouts of America. Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Rock Springs; his mother, Nona Spellerberg of Twin Falls, Idaho; four sons, Eric Lewis Burgman and Anthony Thomas Heinricks, both of Rock Springs, Milton Burgman and wife Roxanne of New Orleans, and Howard S. Burgman of Sparks, Nev.; one sister, Phyllis Theime of Broomfield, Colo.; one granddaughter, Nicole Burgman of New Orleans and several nieces and nephews. Burgman was preceded in death by his father and one son, Richard Burgman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 SHARON HARPER BYRD PLEASANT GROVE, Utah—Services for Sharon Harper Byrd were Monday at the Grove Ward, 400 East at 200 South, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Mrs. Byrd, 32, of Mesa, Ariz., former resident of Pleasant Grove, died Jan. 1, 1991 in Mesa, Ariz., following an auto accident. She was born Feb. 19, 1948 in Provo, Utah, to Max E. and Dora Whiteley Harper. She married Richard Byrd May 4, 1978 in Green River. She was a member of the LDS Church. She spent her childhood days in Pleasant Grove, attended schools there graduating from Pleasant Grove High School and Seminary. She helped with a Basin Robbins Ice Cream Shop in Mesa. She is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters, Bryan, Rachelle, Shaundra and Brandon, all of Mesa; her mother of Pleasant Grove; three brothers and a sister, Terry W. Harper, Salt Lake City, Mrs. Steve (Launa) Johnson and Michael W. Harper, both of Pleasant Grove and Kevin W. Harper, Provo. She was preceded in death by her father and a son, Richard Brian Byrd. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Grove Ward, 400 East at 200 South, Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary, 500 South at 300 East, Pleasant Grove, or Monday at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 BONNIE STEVENSON STOCKTON, Calif.—Bonnie Meacham Stevenson died Dec. 23, 1990 in Stockton, Calif., and was buried there. She was born July 28, 1909 in Magrath, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Darwin E. Meacham and Lilly May Rogers. Many years of her life were spent in Rock Springs before moving to California. She married John Meredith. They were late divorced. She married Homer B. Stevenson April 4, 1954. Their marriage was later solemnized in 1977 in the Oakland LDS Temple in California. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her hobbies were art and oil painting, poetry and singing. She is survived by a son, Darwin E. Meredith of Stockton and a daughter, Betty Meredith Conger of Willits, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Allie Meacham Pitchford of Roy, Utah and Hazel Meacham Wilson of Alta Loma, Calif.; two brothers, Reuben L. Meacham of Rock Springs and Clarence R. Meacham of Kaysville, Utah. Her surviving grandchildren are Darwin Errol Meredith, Danny Eugene Meredith, Damon Eric Meredith, Deborah Meredith Miller, Donna Meredith Vargas, David Elliott Meredith, John Sherm Conger, Rebecca Conger Sanford, Bonnie Conger Cox and Joe Dee Conger. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Steven; two sisters, infant Mary and Ressa M. Jacobson of Richmond, Calif.; three brothers, Eugene and Walter Meacham of Rock Springs, and Darwin E. Meacham of Ogden, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 GAETANO RIZZI DENVER—Services for Gaetano Rizzi, 91, of 5042 Xanadu St., Denver, were conducted Friday, Dec. 28 at Fairmount Chapel in Denver. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated by the Rev. Lawrence B. Kaiser with the Rev. James E. Kane assisting. Rosary was Thursday, Dec. 27. Entombment was in Fairmount Mausoleum in Denver. Rizzi, a former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Superior, died Monday, Dec. 24, after a lengthy illness. He was born June 29, 1899, in Cloz, Trento, Italy to Angelo and Maria Canestrini. Rizzi married Maria Franch, in Cloz, Oct. 22, 1930. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1984. He was a member of Montbello Catholic Parish-Church of the Ascension, United Mine Workers of America, Tirolesi Trentini Del Colorado. He was also a Golden Age Eagle. Survivors include one daughter, Alice of Denver; one son, William and a daughter-in-law, Ann of Arvada, Colo.; a sister, Tulia Rizzi of Toronto, Canada; five grandchildren, Richard of Arvada, Randall of Aurora, Debra of Arvada, and Deann and Jim Cesario of San Francisco; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maria Rizzi of Stockton, Calif., Massimo and Virginia Franch, Domenico and Silvanna Franch and Sofia Franch of Italy; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Mario, and two sisters, Aneta Rizzi and Amabile Angeli. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 PHILIP P. NEWCOMB KENTLAND, Ind.—The body of Philip P. Newcomb was returned to Kentland, Ind., for graveside funeral services and interment. Newcomb, 90, of 790 Wilkes Drive, Green River, died at about 1:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 1991. A resident of Green River since 1989 and former resident of Kentland, Ind., and Manchester, Conn., Newcomb had been in ill health the past several years. He was born in Boston May 9, 1901, the son of the late Edward Coverly and Winona Putney Newcomb. He attended schools in North Scituate, Mass., and was a graduate of high school there. He attended Schoate Prep School in Connecticut and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He married the former Caroline Dowling and she preceded him in death in 1989. Newcomb was an inventor and a retired design engineer having worked for the Pratton Whitney Aircraft Company where he retired 27 years ago. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Bill Cummings of Green River; two grandsons, N. Matthew Cummings of Green River and D. Tobias Cummings of Cheyenne; two granddaughters, Sarah June Cummings of Albuquerque, N.M. and Susannah Cummings of Ogden, Utah; two great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Newcomb was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Swift. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 1991 DAVID S. BAKER BEULAH, Mont.—The funeral for David S. Baker was Friday, Jan. 11 in Beulah, Mont. [sic] Baker, 41, former Superior resident, died Jan. 7, 1991 in Beulah, Mont., where he had lived and worked the past few years. He was born April 6, 1949 in Murdo, S.D. Survivors include his wife, Connie of Gillette; a daughter, Stacy Lynn of Powell; mother, Mildred Baker, Superior; brother, Pete Baker, Elko, Nev.; one brother and sister in Rock Springs, Donald A. Baker and Patricia Baker; one half-brother, Jim Petera, Denver; two half-sisters, Sharon Lee Petera of San Pablo, Calif., and Kay Crone, Grand Junction, Colo. He was preceded in death by his father and maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 1991 FREDA T. STRUCK CASPER—Rosary for Freda T. Struck, 81, was recited Monday, Jan. 14 at Memorial Chapel by Rev. Gary Ruzicka. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 15 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church by Rev. Charlie Velasquez. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Graveside services were Wednesday, Jan. 16 with Rev. Fred Wendel of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiating. Mrs. Struck died Jan. 12, 1991 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper after a short illness. She was born March 25, 1909 in San Luis, Colo., to Luis and Edna (Allen) Trujillo. On Aug. 28, 1926, she married William I. Struck in Casper. Mrs. Struck worked at Natrona County Memorial Hospital as a nurse aide until her retirement in the early 1960s. She was am ember of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was a former resident of Rock Springs and Superior. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Struck of Rock Springs; two daughters, Viola Bullignton and Betty Howell, both of Casper; one brother, George Trujillo of Santa Fe, N.M.; one sister, Mary Ann McCarty of Fountain, Colo.; 13 grandchildren including three from Rock Springs, William and Peggy Johnson and family, Bob and Bonnie Legerski and family and Steve and Susan Nichols and family and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Jane Eva; one grandson, John Johnson; six brothers; and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 1991 ERNEST R. ADAMS Funeral services for Ernest R. Adams were conducted Friday, Jan. 18, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Cremation followed. Adams, 81, of 1236 Lincoln Avenue, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Adams had been in ill health since April. He was born Sept. 4, 1909 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Mary Elizabeth Ramsey Adams. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1927. He married the former Frances Yugovich in Sioux Falls, S.D., April 1, 1943. Adams was a retired tipple foreman having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Reliance until the mines closed. He later went to work for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company where he retired as an engineer analyst. Survivors include his wife, Frances Adams of Rock Springs; two sons, Jack Adams of Rock Springs and E. Robert (Bob) Adams of Cheyenne; two brothers, Burt Adams of Mesa, Ariz., and Fred Adams of Cody; three grandchildren, Theresa and Christine Adams, both of Rock Springs and Lorraine Adams of Cheyenne; three step-grandchildren, Adam, Steve and Sarah Roeseler, all of Cheyenne and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Adams was preceded in death by one brother, Jack W. Adams. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 1991 THOMAS L. BREWER Funeral services for Thomas L. Brewer were conducted Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Green River Alliance Church, 630 Riverview Drive, Green River. The Rev. Tim Steinert conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ken Kramer, Scott Wallace, Matthew Jett, Robby Frankforter, Jess Meeker and Layne Balzly. Brewer, 39, of 1204 Conestoga Lane, Green River, died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1991 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he was a patient for the past nine days. A lifelong resident of Green River, Brewer had been in ill health the past two and one half years. He was born in Rock Springs Oct. 21, 1951, the son of Edwin Harry and Laura Jean Owens Brewer. He attended schools in Green River and received an associates degree from the Casper College. Brewer was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam. He married the former Gayle Kirby in McKinnon May 6, 1972. Brewer was a heavy equipment operator who worked in underground mining. Hew as a member of the Green River Alliance Church, the VFW Club, the Disabled American Veterans, the NRA, the National Association of Primitive Riflemen and the Wyoming State Muzzleloaders Association. Survivors include his wife, Gayle of Rock Springs; is mother, Laura Jean Bartlet of Green River; one son, Edwin L. Brewer of Green River and one daughter, Eva Brewer of Green River. He was preceded in death by his father; one daughter, Laura Mae Brewer; two sisters who died in infancy and one brother who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 1991 WILLIAM R. DAVIS SR. POCATELLO, Idaho—Funeral services for William R. Davis were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the First United Methodist Church in Pocatello with Rev. Craig Hall-Cutting officiating. Burial was in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Pocatello, with military graveside rites conducted by the combined Pocatello veterans’ groups and auxiliaries; the Disable American Veterans, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Southeast Idaho Freedom Birds. Davis, 72, of 1835 S. Third, died Friday, Jan. 4, 1991 at a Pocatello, Idaho hospital following an apparent heart attack. He was born Dec. 30, 1918 at Rock Springs to Henry W. and Jeanette Wilde Davis. He attended schools in Wyoming. He married Julie Weatherby Feb. 24, 1951 at Reno, Nev. He served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant during World War II, a member of the Barrage Balloon Battalion Attachment. He worked on heavy construction in California, moving to Pocatello in 1949; he began employment in 1960 with Garrett Freightlines in the Pocatello shop, retiring in 1980 after 20 years of service. His hobbies were music, fishing and camping. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Western Teamsters Local No. 983. He is survived by his wife, of Pocatello; one son, William R. Davis Jr., and daughter-in-law, Nancy, Pocatello; one daughter, Terry Gayle Davis, Pocatello; two grandchildren, Amanda and Adam Davis; one brother, Donald Davis, Clifton, Colo.; and three sisters, Shirley Aslett, Portland, Ore., Evelyn Dotson, Aurora, Ill., and Beverly Toombs, Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 1991 DANIEL H. BUDD BIG PINEY—Funeral services for Daniel H. Budd were Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Big Piney Fine Arts Center. The Rev. Eric Lison of the Congregational Church officiated. Burial was in the Big Piney Cemetery. Budd, 89, a Big Piney rancher, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the home of his son in Big Piney. Budd was born April 19, 1901 in Big Piney, a son of Charles P. and Stella Sellon Budd. He married Ada Sharpe April 10, 1926 in Kemmerer. In addition to ranching, he was a longtime board member of the State Bank of Big Piney and a founder of the Big Piney Soil Conservation District. Survivors include his wife in Pinedale; sons, Dan S. Budd, Big Piney, Carl E. Budd, Rockville, Md., and David S. Budd, Big Piney; two sisters, Dorothea Newcomb, Scotts Valley, Calif., and Jenny Jordan, Sarasota, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sellon Budd and George Budd. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 1991 RUTH L. BROWN Funeral services for Ruth L. Brown were conducted Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Union Congregational Church. The Rev. Ben Smith officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Brown, 84, of 235 Fir St., Green River died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1991 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident for the past two years. She was born Dec. 3, 1906 in Mill Shoals, Ill., the daughter of the late C.O. and Joanna Flint Behymer. She attended schools in Montpelier, Idaho, and was a graduate of high school there. She married Herbert F. Brown in Rock Springs Sept. 3, 1927, and he preceded her in death in February of 1978. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Union Congregational Church, the Royal Neighbors of America and the Golden Hour Senior Citizens. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald A. and Carol Brown of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy Lou and Richard Watson of Buena park, Calif., and Judy Kay and Robert Muije of Green River; eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by one brother, Bruce Behymer and two sisters, Claudia Colipriest and Juanita Lyon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 1991 BETTY McPHAIL SPOKANE, Wash.—Word has been received of the death of former Rock Springs resident Betty McPhail in Spokane, Wash. She was born July 6, 1934 and died Dec. 27, 1990. She was also a former Montana resident. She is survived by her husband, Douglas McPail of the home, East 401 Magnesium Road No. 121, Spokane, 99218; a daughter, Barbie Lee ALvestad, Shelby, Mont.; a son, Douglas Bruce McPhail, Spokane; a brother, Bud Carpenter, Everett, Wash.; a sister, Bonnie Romey, Powell; two grandchildren, Tony and Lindsay Alvestad, Shelby. Private cremation services were conducted in Spokane. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 1991 DONALD E. TOMPKINS LOGAN, Utah—Funeral services for Donald E. Tompkins were Monday, Dec. 31 in the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel in Logan under the direction of James H. Herod of the First Baptist Church in Brigham City, Utah. The remains were cremated and the ashes interred in the family plot in Farson. Tompkins, 64, died Friday, Dec. 28, 1990, at his home in Logan, Utah, after a long illness. He was born June 10, 1926 in Arcadia, Kan., the son of Clyde and Etta Jacks Tompkins. He married June Meyers, June 19, 1948 in Rock Springs. Tompkins graduated from Reliance High School in 1944. He served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He moved to Logan in 1958 and worked for Herald Printing Company and Statewide Security Service. He had been retired due to poor health for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, June, Logan; three sons, Daniel Tompkins, Seattle, Curtis Tompkins, Hyrum and Wayne Tompkins, Logan; a daughter, Kathleen Taylor, Dubois; two grandchildren, Theodor and Chanel Tompkins, Hyrum. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 1991 ELIZA JANE (DOLLY) DANIELS Funeral services for Eliza Jane “Dolly” Daniels were conducted Thursday, Jan. 24, 1991 at the L.D.S. Church at 2055 Edgar St. Bishop Ed Eyering conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Ramsey, Tom Thomas, Frank Kaumo, Jim Rafferty, Scott Robinson and Brian Levitt. Honorary pallbearers were Roger Levitt, Dustin Levitt, Stan Loader, Jay Palmer, Bob Gatti and Boyd Ramsey. Mrs. Daniels, 74, of 1660 Blair Ave., No. 6, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 3:22 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Daniels died of a sudden illness. She was born Jan. 28, 1916 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Westwell Jackson. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Everet Doyle “Laddie” Daniels in Rock Springs July 3, 1947. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 1980. Mrs. Daniels was a member of the L.D.S. Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Roger (Carol) Levitt, Harvene Robinson and Mary Ann Tiller, all of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Daniels was preceded in death by one daughter, Emma Lee Daniels, who died in 1954, three sisters, Eva Kaumo, Lillian McPhie and Emma Jackson who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 1991 JONATHAN CLAY SHINEBERG Funeral services for Jonathan Clay Shineberg were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Members of the Congregation Beth Israel conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jack Schwartz, Dr. Richard Walker, Michael Berry Wilder, Larry Levitt, Randy Daff and Michael Cappellotti. Honorary pallbearers were Manuel Pope, James Earnshaw and Allen Stein. Shineberg, 37, of 1102 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past two days. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Shineberg died suddenly. He was born in Rock Springs, June 20, 1953 the son of Edward Gerald and Elisabeth (Liesel) Stern Shineberg. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1971. He received an associate’s degree from the Western Wyoming College in 1973. Shineberg graduated from the University of Utah in 1975 where he received a bachelor of education degree. He married the former Dana Marie Kusch in Rock Springs July 29, 1979. Shineberg was a sixth grade teacher in the Lincoln School in Green River at the time of his death and he had taught there since 1975. He was a member and past president of the Congregation Beth Israel. Shineberg’s hobbies were hunting and fishing in his native state of Wyoming. Survivors include his wife, Dana Shineberg; two sons, Clay Wesley SHineberg and Daniel Edward Shineberg; his parents, Edward G. and Liesel Shineberg; his mother-in-law, Catherine Kusch, all of Rock Springs; tow sisters, Adrienne Rohrssen of San Diego, Calif., and Janice Ward of Ogden, Utah; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Maurice Shineberg, who died Sept. 7, 1974. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 1991 CHARLES LEO MENPACE A mass of Christian burial for Charles Leo Menapace was celebrated Monday, Jan. 21, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matt Kershisnik, Allen Kershisnik, Fred Kershisnik, Tom Jacobson and Mark Phillips. Menapace, 78, of 1301 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Menapace died following a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 9, 1913 in Arcadia, Kan. the son of the late Charles Joseph and Katherine Barbero Menapace. He attended school in Rock Springs and married the former Carla Piaia in Rock Springs on Aug. 31, 1935. Menapace was a retired mechanic having worked for the Wyoming Highway Department for 15 years where he retired in 1978. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Carla Menapace of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Jolene Menapace of San Jose, Calif.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene and Jack Kershisnik of Rock Springs and Patricia and Larry Phillips of Hastings, Neb.; one sister-in-law, Elsie Menapace of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents, Menapace was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, one son, Leo, and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 1991 TAMEE ANN ROBB Funeral services for Tamee Ann Robb were conducted Friday, Jan. 25 at the L.D.S. Church, 3306 White Mountain Blvd. Bishop Lowell Lawson conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The infant daughter of Albert Kent and Bette Jean Smith Robb of 5020 Springs Drive No. 72, was dead at birth at 1:58 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include her parents, Kent and Bette Robb of Rock Springs; her maternal grandparents, Viola and Russell Smith of Cheyenne and her paternal grandmother, Mary Robb of Parowan, Utah; several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 1991 MILDRED BLAZOVICH Funeral services for Mildred Blazovich were conducted Friday, Jan. 25 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted Thursday, Jan.2 4 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Blazovich, 78, of 721 5th Ave. West, Rock Springs, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1991 at the Mountain Towers Health Care Center in Cheyenne, where she had been a patient since October. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Blazovich had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Sept. 29, 1912 in Tooele, Utah, the daughter of the late John and Frances Scerdotz Painovich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Mila “Emil” Blazovich in Rock Springs Feb. 7, 1931. He preceded her in death July 15, 1986. Mrs. Blazovich was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Jean Blazovich and Jim and Dianne Blazovich, all of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Marvin Biederstedt and Cecelia and Jim Snow, all of Cheyenne; one son-in-law, Doug Larrimore of Green River; one brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Frieda Painovich of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Ann Painovich of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Blazovich was preceded in death by one daughter, Rosa Ann Larimore, and one brother, Milan Painovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 1991 BONNIE JEAN ANDERSON KEMMERER—Funeral mass for Bonnie Jean Anderson was Saturday, Jan. 19, 1991 in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Diamondville with Father William Espenshade as Celebrant. Rosary services were Friday at the church. Interment was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery under the direction of the Crandall Funeral Home of Kemmerer. Mrs. Anderson, 46, Kemmerer, died Jan. 14, 1991 in Kemmerer. She was born July 4, 1944 in Salt Lake City to Adolph Joseph and Marta Leoan (Henderson) Gunter. She married Leon Emil Anderson July 31, 1965 in Kemmerer. She was a member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Wyoming Education Association. She was an honorary Marine Recruit and she was an area chairman for the Wyoming Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. She liked to travel and took several youth groups to Europe. She was a sponsor of several school organizational activities. Survivors include her husband of Kemmerer; sons, Lonnie and his wife Jennifer, Reno, Nev., and Kevin of Kemmerer; a daughter, April, of Kemmerer; her parents of Kemmerer; brothers, Bob and his wife Janet Gunter, Charleston, W.V., Richard Gunter, Reno and Martin “Marty” Gunter, Reno; sisters, Mrs. Kent (Pauline) Sawyer, Kemmerer, Mrs. Jay (Penny) Lint, Kemmerer, and Sandra Jensen, Green River; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 1991 MICHAEL TED SHASSETZ SHERIDAN—Michael Ted Shassetz, 36, died Jan. 15, 1991 at Sheridan County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1954 in Sheridan to Joseph A. and Jean Shassetz. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1973 and attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in landscape architecture. He worked most of his life as a horticulturist, landscaper and specialty carpenter. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jean and Al Kurpjeweit, Sheridan; one brother, Jim Shassetz, Sheridan; two sisters, Andrea Garner, Sheridan and Anna “Jodye” Wilmes, Rock Springs; uncle, Lindy Shassetz in Arizona; his maternal grandparents, Ted and Florence Dorothy, Sundance; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and paternal grandparents, Andrew and Anna Shassetz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 1991 WILLIAM F. “PETE” PETERS Funeral services for William F. “Pete” Peters were conducted Saturday, Jan. 26, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Gene Wood of the Christian Science Society conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Peters, 78, of 919 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, died at 1:12 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since July 25, 1990. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Peters had been in ill health the past two years. He was born April 8, 1912 in Fisk, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of the late Frederick and Flora Campbell Peters. He attended schools in Casper and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He married the former Alberta Alice Brennan in Casper in 1936 and she preceded him in death Dec. 21, 1964. He later married Bertha L. Harper in Evanston Aug. 19, 1965. Peters worked as a miner for the U.P. Coal Company in Winton until their closure. He then went to work for the FMC Corporation and he retired as a foreman in 1976 after 30 years. Peters was a member of the Christian Science Society and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Peters of Rock Springs; one son, William F. Peters Jr. of Renton, Wash.; one stepson, Tom Harper of Rock Springs; two daughters, Evelyn Ilene Mohoney of Prescott, Ariz., and Mary Agnes Nehrig of Fort Lupton, Colo.; one sister, Evelyn Ward of San Francisco; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Peters was preceded in death by two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 1991 GEORGE C. HARRIS A mass of Christian burial for George C. Harris was celebrated Thursday, Jan. 31, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The mass was concelebrated by Father Fred Wendel and Father Charles Taylor. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Harris, Ken Harris, Cole Harris, David Rosette, Nick Miskulin and John Gatti. Harris, 85, of 707 McTee St., Rock Springs, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 25, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Harris had been in ill health the past several weeks. He was born in Rock Springs March 16, 1905, the son of the late Tom and Jessie Rowen Harris. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Mary Berlogar in Rock Springs Jan. 18, 1930. In his earlier years, Harris played baseball for the local merchants baseball team. He was a retired supervisor having worked in the coal mines for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Winton, Stansbury and Superior. After the mines closed, Harris worked as a service man for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company until his retirement in March of 1970. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-aw, Dick and Patricia Harris of Reliance and Ron and Georgeen Harris of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and George Rosette of Rock Springs and Jeanne and Dan Miskulin of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law, Hazel Harris of Corsicana, Texas; one sister, Hannah DeCora of Rock Springs; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Harris was preceded in death by three sons, George, Jimmy and Robert Harris; one brother, Bill Harris and two sisters, Hazel and Irene Harris Baucum. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 1991 ELSIE ALICE JAMIESON Funeral services for Elsie Alice Jamieson were conducted Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Jamieson, 85, of 516 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died at 10:24 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1991 at the home of her grandson in Eden. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jamieson had been in ill health since September. She was born Nov. 20, 1905 in Denver, the daughter of the late Pete and Rachel Francis Shinazy. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She married John Alexander Jamieson in Rock Springs Feb. 5, 1926 and he preceded her in death April 9, 1975. Mrs. Jamieson was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include one grandson, John Watterson of Eden; two great-grandchildren, John and Pete Watterson of Eden and Sandy Marie Watterson of Green River and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Jamieson was preceded in death by one daughter, Elsie Watterson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 1991 CECELIA MAE WILSON Funeral services for Cecelia [sic] Mae Wilson were conducted Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Officiating was the Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill McCurtain, Scott McCurtain, John Kennedy, Paul Parsons, Jerry Guillen and Neil Simkin. Mrs. Wilson, 95, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 1:07 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 26, 1991. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Craig, Colo., Mrs. Wilson had been in ill health. She was born Jan. 27, 1896 in Stockton, Mo., the daughter of the late William and Mary Rhoades Strader. She attended schools in Stockton and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include tow granddaughters, Bonnie Capozzoli of Rock Springs and Cece Kure of Phoenix, Ariz.; two great-grandsons, Ricco Capozzoli of Rock Springs and Dan Kure of Phoenix; several nieces and nephews including Ted and Hazel Starder of Riverton and Tom, Mary and Alice Shaw of Pico Rivera, Calif. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by one son, Floyd William (Tim) Tate. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 1991 JOHN G. POPP SALT LAKE CITY—Former Rock Springs resident John G. Popp, 80, died Jan. 27, 1991 in Salt Lake City. He was born in Rock Springs Oct. 10, 1910, a son of George and Barbara Popp. He live din Rock Springs until moving to Salt Lake City where he worked for Interstate Motor Lines, retiring after 33 years. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Keller, Park City, Utah; a son, Dennis Popp, San Francisco. Private family services were planned. Following cremation, his ashes were scattered over the Tetons. The family may be contacted at the Keller residence, 128 Westwood Road, Park City, Utah, 84060. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 1991 EDMOND W. CONE Military graveside services and interment for Edmond W. Cone, who died Tuesday, were conducted Friday, Feb. 1, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Cone, 67, of 322 West Railroad Ave., Green River, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1991 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since Jan. 22. A longtime resident of Green River, Cone had been in ill health the past several years. He was born April 28, 1923 in Hudson, the son of the late Edmond W. and Rosa Ella Wanniger Cone. He attended schools in Hudson and Evanston and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Cone was a retired carpenter having worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 17 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2350. Survivors include two sons, Michael Douglas Cone of Green River and Dennis Edmond Cone, serving in the U.S. Army in Fort Bragg, N.C.; three daughters, Sandy Cone of Green River, Deborah Jensen of Montana, and Patricia Cone of Lyman; one sister, Anna Bell Peterson of Green River; four granddaughters, Kimberly Cone of Montana, Kathy Cone of Washington and Rinna Jensen of Montana and Felicia McMichael of Garden City, Utah, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Cone was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 1991 JACK LEE WETZLER FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.—Jack Lee Wetzler, 66, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1991, at his home after a brief illness. He was born March 29, 1924, and was retired from the United States Navy. Wetzler and his wife lived in Denver until his retirement when they moved to Florida. Survivors include his wife, Arden, Fort Walton Beach; a sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Lynn Wetzler, Rock Springs; four other children, Jackie Stephen of Fort Walton Beach, Patricia Arnold of Livermore, Calif., Sherry Anderson and Terry Wetzler of Denver; eight grandchildren including Christa and Shana Wetzler of Rock Springs. Following cremation in Florida, the Navy conducted a sea burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 1991 RUDOLPH CHESNOVAR Funeral services for Rudolph “Rudy” Chesnovar, who died Jan. 28 were conducted Friday, Feb. 1, 1991 at the Farson Community Hall. Father Robert G. Lynch, S.J., of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Roitz, Ed Burton, Dwayne Mitchelson, Tom Taliaferro, Jim Magagna and Greg Cosgrave. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Cunningham, Tom Delmastro, Joe Burton, Stewart Gerkin, Dale Hewland and Bob McMurry. CHesnovar, 75, of the Chesnovar Ranch, Farson, was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:19 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 1991. A longtime resident of Farson and former resident of Superior, Mr. Chesnovar died following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 23, 1915 in Superior the son of the late Anton and Frances Soltsi Chesnovar. He attended schools in Superior and married the former Ruth Meyer in Rock Springs July 7, 1943. Chesnovar was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and a member and past president of the Lions Club. A longtime rancher, Chesnovar was active in the Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Chesnovar of Farson; two sons, Robert Chesnovar of Rock Springs and Rudy Chesnovar Jr. of Farson; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Frances) Young of Rock Springs and Mrs. Rick (Bonnie) Hueckstaedt of Farson; two sisters, Mildred Stalick of Casper and Mary Rutledge of Roy, Utah; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Chesnovar was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Chesnovar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 FLAVIO F. PREVEDEL Graveside funeral services and interment for Flavio F. Prevedel were conducted Thursday, Feb. 7, 1991 at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Father Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Prevedel, 64, of 1125 North Tecumseh St., Indianapolis, Ind., died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 1991 at the Brookview Manor Nursing Home where he had been a patient for the past six years. A resident of Indianapolis since 1946 and former resident of Brez, Trento, Italy, Prevedel had been in ill health the past several years. He was born April 14, 1926 in Superior, the son of the late Joe and Anna Avancini Prevedel. He attended schools in Italy. Prevedel was a retired clerk having worked for the Moore’s Supermarket in Indianapolis for 30 years and he retired in 1982. He was a member of the St. Philip’s Catholic Church. Survivors include three sisters, Virginia Stafford of Indianapolis, Blanche Neal of Inverness, Fla., and Irene Prevedel of Traversara, Brez, Italy and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 FLETCHER EUGENE ROBINSON The body of Fletcher Eugene Robinson was returned to West Helena, Ark., for funeral services and interment was in the Citizens Cemetery in West Haven. Robinson, 51, of 221 West Woods St., Palestine, Ark., died at about 4 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 1991 in a semi-tractor trailer that was parked at the rear of 1610 Elk St., Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Robinson died of natural causes. He was born in Mississippi on Aug. 11, 1939, the son of James Edward and Agnes Ophelia Gasaway Robinson. He attended schools in Elaine, Ark., and married the former Bobbie Jean Wooten in West Helena, Ark., Sept. 3, 1955. Robinson was a truck driver for the G&H Transportation Company in Widener, Ark., where he worked since 1984. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Jean Robinson of Palestine; his mother, Agnes Robinson of Hughes, Ark.; two daughters, Betty JoAnn Robinson and Sheila Faye Robinson McCurley, both of Palestine; two sisters, Nancy Thorn and Ruth Kelley, both of Hughes, Ark.; one grandson, Ryan Robb of Palestine and several nieces and nephews. Robinson was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 MRS. RUSS (WANDA) STUART SLAUGHTER ENGLEWOOD, Calif.—Services for Mrs. Russ (Wanda) Stuart Slaughter were Wednesday 2 p.m. at Englewood Chapel, Englewood, Calif. Viewing was Tuesday at a mortuary, 38301 West Manchester Blvd., Englewood, Calif. Mrs. Slaughter died Feb. 2, 1991 in Hawthorne, Calif. She lived at 4928 W. 123rd St., Hawthorn, Calif. 90250. She graduated from Reliance High School in 1937 and married Russ Slaughter Nov. 13, 1937. Survivors include her husband of Hawthorne; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Bill Cooper and Becky and Rory O’Brien, all of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren; a sister, Vivian Jelaca, Bountiful, Utah; two sisters-in-law, Vaun Telck and Mickey Ferguson, Rock Springs; a brother and sister-in-law, Dee and Elaine Slaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 JUANITA GARETTO Funeral services for Juanita Garetto were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Bishop Lowell R. Dawson of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jack Teters, Chuck Teters, Robert Dixon, Blaine Logan, Richard DeBernardi and Jack L. Slater. Honorary pallbearers were Herman Faccio, Russ Slate, John Faccio, Jimmy Garetto, Tony Garetto, Mike Eingberg and Chad Reinhart. Mrs. Garetto, 67, of 1200 Main St., Reliance, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 1991 at her home. A longtime resident of Reliance, Mrs. Garetto died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 7, 1923 in Lutie, Okla., the daughter of the late Albert A. and Jeffie Elizabeth Childers Hanley. She attended schools in Blazon and Rock Springs and married James B. Garetto in Manila, Utah Dec. 15, 1940. Mrs. Garetto was a retired custodian, having worked for the Western Wyoming College for 22 years until her retirement in 1982. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, James B. Garetto of Reliance; two sons, James Lawrence Garetto of Urie and David Leroy Garetto of Rock Springs; two daughters, Deanna Logan and Chery Lynn Slater, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Hubert Hanley of Fort Ticonderoga, N.Y.; two sisters, Opal Toth of Price, Utah, and Loretta King of Amarillo, Texas; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Garetto was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Hanley and Lee Hanley and one sister, Niomi Koski. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 JOSEPHINE H. BINNING PINEDALE—Funeral services for Josephine H. Binning were conducted Friday, Feb. 1 at the Chapel of the Pines, Hudson’s Funeral Home in Pinedale, the Rev. Delores Doench officiating. Interment was in the Pinedale Cemetery with graveside services conducted by the Order of Easter Star, Chapter No. 39. Mrs. Binning, 81, died Monday, Jan. 28, 1991, at the Sublette County Retirement Center in Pinedale where she had been since Oct. 16, 1990. A longtime resident of Pinedale, she was born April 1, 1909 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Brooks. She attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1931. She married the late Burleigh Dean Binning Sr. in Rock Springs, June 6, 1934, at which time she moved to Pinedale where they were in the ranching business. Survivors include two sons, Burleigh Dean Jr., Willard Robert; one daughter, Joella Jennie Dugan, all of Pinedale; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Kappes of Rock Springs and Mrs. William Gnemi of Jerome, Idaho; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Dean; two brothers, Adam Brooks and Isaac Brooks; three sisters, Mrs. John Dickson, Mrs. Victor Gras and Hazel Brooks. She was a member of the Community Congregational Church, Order of Easter Star, Lifetime Member of Green River Valley Cattleman’s Association and University of Wyoming Alumni. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 WILLIAM “BILL” SORBIE Funeral services for William “Bill” Sorbie were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Bishop Glen Parry of the LDS Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Craig Hansen, Tom Price, Wade Wollman, Richard Bettolo, Tom Leyba and Tony Heinrichs. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Knudsen, Phillip Pandalis, Dan Kulhavy, Bill Kulhavy, Alton Hermansen, James Davis and James Phillips. Sorbie, 78, of 428 Bramwell St., Green River, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 1991 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Green River since 1953 and former resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Sorbie died following a brief illness. He was born Feb. 7, 1912 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John C. and Jessie Mercer Sorbie. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1931. He married the former Viva Hansen in Idaho Falls, Idaho, April 20, 1940. Sorbie was the former owner and operator of the Westflat Grocery in Rock Springs until 1953. He was the retired produce manager of the Dell’s Market in Green River. Survivors include his wife, Viva Sorbie of Green River; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Leonard Hansen of Green River, Janice and Andy Pandalis of Rock Springs and Arlene and Warren Kulhavy of Casper; one sister, Agnes Heaberlin of Warren, Ore.; 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Sorbie was preceded in death by one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 JAMES EDWARD ALLBORTY The body of James Edward Allborty was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Allborty, 58, Fort Bridger, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 1991 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a patient since Jan. 25. A resident of Fort Bridger for the past eight years, former resident for 10 years of Gillette and former resident of Oil City, La., Allborty had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Oct. 20, 1933 in Vivian, La., the son of the late Robert and Evie Mae Mason Allborty. He attended schools in Oil City and wa a graduate of high school there. Allborty was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He married the former Rudy Carlene Donaho in Oklahoma in August of 1956. Allborty was a retired gas plant operator having worked for Union Pacific Gas Company. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include one daughter, Lydia Kohanes of Bermuda Dunes, Calif.; one brother, Jerry Allborty of Oil City; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Allborty was preceded in death by one daughter, Janey Lynn Manghan, who died Nov. 4, 1990 and one sister, Mary Ann Bagley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 RUBY CARLENE ALLBORTY The body of Ruby Carlene Allborty was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Mrs. Allborty, 54, of Fort Bridger, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 1991, at the memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. She was a resident of Fort Bridger for the past eight years, former resident for 10 years of Gillette and former resident of Oil City, La. Mrs. Allborty had been in ill health the past two weeks. She was born on Sept. 3, 1936 in Galveston, Texas, the daughter of the late Carl Marx and Cornelia Johnson Donaho. She attended schools in Texas and was a graduate of high school there. She attended real estate school in Cheyenne. She married James Edward Allborty in Oklahoma in August of 1956 and he preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1991. Mrs. Allborty was a real estate agent and member of the Episcopal Church at the time of her death. Survivors include one son, Marshall Dwayne Richards of California; one daughter, Lydia Kohanes of Bermuda Dunes, Calif.; one brother, Marshall Charles Donaho of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Betty Lou Fisher of Mesquite, Texas; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Allborty was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Leynn Manghan, who died Nov. 5, 1990. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 ELWOOD CARL KUNZ EVANSTON—Funeral services for Elwood Carl Kunz were held Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Crandall Funeral Home of Evanston with Bishop John Bowns officiating. Burial followed in the Evanston City Cemetery. Kunz, 68, died Feb. 3, 1991 at his home in Evanston. He was born April 27, 1922 to Sarrah Elizabeth and Carl Jacob Kunz. He married Betty Lou Nicholls in Paris, Idaho, Jan. 19, 1951. Kunz worked 20 years for the Union Pacific Railroad at the reclamation plant and seven years for the Uinta County Road and Bridge Dept. He also worked five years for the city of Evanston street department. He like writing and poetry and won an award for two of his poems. He was a member of the LDS Church and UP Old Timers. Kunz is survived by his wife, Betty, Evanston; two sons, Scott, Lyman and Mark, Evanston; two daughters, Terry Saxton, Almy and Debbie Schneider, Evanston; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Iona Walker and one son, Donny. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1991 GLENN L. LEE THERMOPOLIS—Military services for Glenn L. Lee were conducted Monday in Thermopolis. Burial was in Thermopolis. Lee, 76, 106 South Sixth, Basin, died Feb. 1, 1991, at the South Big Horn County Hospital in Basin. He was a retired production supervisor for Marathon Oil. He was born July 20, 1914, in Red Oak Township, Iowa, a son of Alexander and Kate Miller Lee. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Maxine, Basin; a daughter, Tammy Lafferty, Rock Springs; a granddaughter, Mistie Grimes, Rock Springs; two stepchildren, Babe Malley and Sonney Malley; five step-grandchildren; a brother, Harold D. Lee, Thermopolis; a sister, Treva Netz, Needles, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, sister and first wife. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 1991 DANIEL “DAN” M. JULIUS Funeral services for Daniel “Dan” M. Julius were conducted Monday, Feb. 11, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. Pallbearers were Joe Juluis, John Seppie, Jim Tyler, Ed Julius, Darin Damron and Shawn Marshall. Julius, 47, of 935 Walnut St., No. 14, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 2:44 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 1991. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Julius had been in ill health the past 10 years. He was born June 18, 1943 in Rock Springs, the son of Ed and Ellen Mitchelson Julius Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Austin, Texas and was a graduate of high school in Austin in 1961. Mr. Julius was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married the former Carol Deitchler in Rock Springs on April 8, 1980. Julius worked for the John Bunning Transfer Company as a fork lift operator until ill health forced his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Carol Julius of Rock Springs; his mother, Ellen Tyler of Rock Springs; one son, Daniel Julius Jr. of Rock Springs; one stepson and daughter-in-law, Darin and Kathy Damron of Evanston; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Kerry and Shawn Marshall of Rock Springs; one daughter, Tammy Morrey of Austin, Texas; four brothers, Ed Julius and John Seppie, both of Rock Springs, Jim Tyler of Farson and Joe Julius of Mesquite, Nev.; two sisters, Cindy Holt of Elk Ridge, Utah and Debbie Partain of Rock Springs; twin grandchildren, Jessica and Patrick Marshall, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 1991 WILLIAM G. “BILL” MITCHELSON SALT LAKE CITY—A mass of Christian burial for William G. “Bill” Mitchelson was celebrated Monday, Feb. 11, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Sunday, Feb. 10, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Mike Gaviotis, Ed Radakovich, Dick Costantino, Rick Lefler, Dan McDonough and Ed Fermelia. Mitchelson, 59, of 1920 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1991 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since Jan. 10. A lifelong resident of Reliance and Rock Springs, Mitchelson had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Sept. 29, 1931 in Reliance, the son of the late Joseph and Ellen Marie Hackett Mitchelson. He attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1950. Mitchelson was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He married the former Barbara Jean Henderson in Rock Springs Nov. 22, 1953. Mitchelson was the owner and operator of Mitch’s Steel Buildings in Rock Springs. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and the Rock Springs Sweetwater County Airport Board. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean Mitchelson of Rock Springs; one son, David W. Mitchelson of Rock Springs; two brothers, Jack Mitchelson of Rock Springs and Dwayne Mitchelson of Farson; one sister, Ellen Tyler of Rock springs; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mitchelson was preceded in death by one daughter, Jeanine Mitchelson, who died June 5, 1981 and three brothers, Tom, Leo and Jim Mitchelson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 1991 MILTON BRYCE ALLEN Funeral services for Milton Bryce Allen were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1991 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Lee Allen, Keith Allen, Brian Allen, Mike Koritnik, Kevin Donovan and Steve Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Denny Crofts, George Capozza, Gene Cox, Jack Jereb, Stan Jereb, Gene Paoli, Bob Muckley, Jeff Nelson and Jay Crofts. Allen, 51, of 1804 [sic] St., Space 143, Rock Springs, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Allen died of a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 17, 1939 in Frontier, the son of the late John Henry and Georgia Long Allen. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1948. Allen was a U.S. Army veteran. He married the former Lana Adele Crofts in Rock Springs Aug. 12, 1961 and she preceded him in death on Aug. 2, 1988. Allen was am maintenance man for the General Chemical Company where he had worked for the past 18 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the United Steel Workers of America No. 15320 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in which he was vice president. He later married the former JoAnne Cunningham in Rock Springs Dec. 24, 1988. Survivors include his wife, JoAnne Allen of Rock Springs; two sons, Bryce Allen and Gilbert Allen, both of Rock Springs; one stepson, Joseph Harris of Great Falls, Mont.; one stepdaughter, LeAnn Harris of Rock Springs; two brothers, Gary Allen of Rock Springs and Jeff Allen of San Francisco; three grandsons, Adam, Chase and Jeremy Allen; one granddaughter, Krysta Allen, all of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Lana, Allen was preceded in death by one son, George Bryce Allen and two brothers, Douglas and Dallas Allen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 1991 CHARLES RAYMOND HURTADO Funeral services for Charles Hurtado, who died Feb. 10, were conducted Friday, Feb. 15, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel. Services were conducted by Tony Trujillo. Cremation followed. Hurtado died Sunday, Feb. 10 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Jamestown. Hurtado, 51, of 921 Daniel Boone St., Green River, died instantly at about 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 1991 at his home. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Hurtado was the victim of an apparent self-inflicted 9 mm gunshot wound to the head. Hurtado was born Oct. 13, 1939 in Rock Springs the son of Charles Edward and Ann Thayer Hurtado. He attended schools in Lander and was a graduate of Lander High School. Hurtado worked as a welder and mechanic for General Chemical Company. Survivors include his mother, Ann Agner of Sacramento, Calif.; one son, Steve Hurtado of Casper; two daughters, Kathy Lake of Elko, Nev., and Kelly Kae Hurtado of Green River; two brothers, Fred Hurtado and John Baker, both of Sacramento; three sisters, Vicki of Sacramento, Linda Cool of Sheridan and Christy of Florida; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 1991 MATTHEW SAMUEL LUKE Graveside funeral services and interment for Matthew Samuel Luke were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1991 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Father Charles Taylor officiated. Luke, infant son of Cynthia Karen Wilcox Luke and James Clarence Luke of 1209 11th St., Rock Springs, was dead at birth Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was baptized into the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Cynthia Luke of Rock Springs; his father, James Clarence Luke of Nescopeck, Pa.; one brother, Marvin Joseph Luke of Rock Springs; four half-brothers, Rodney Ackley and John Ackley, both of Tucson, Ariz., and James Tveter and William Tveter, both of Casper; one sister, Christine Luke of Rock Springs; two half-sisters, Cheryl Ackley of Tucson and Diane Ackley of Phoenix, Ariz.; his paternal grandparents, James and Mary Luke of Nescopekc; his maternal grandparents, Norman Wilcox of New Braunfels, Texas and Jeanette Wilcox of Fort Worth, Texas, his maternal great-grandparents, Marvin and Helen Alexander of Fort Worth and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death b one brother, Michael Robert Ackley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 1991 DEE EUGENE MOYES Funeral services for Dee Eugene Moyes were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Bishop James Etherington of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Moyes, 79, of 345 P St., Rock Springs, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 1991 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 18 years and former longtime resident of Green River, Moyes died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 19, 1911 in Ogden, Utah, the son of the late George and Hilda Christensen Moyes. He attended schools in Ogden, and married the former Verneta Duncan in Rock Springs March 22, 1945. Moyes was employed as a carpenter and maintenance man for the Stauffer Chemical Company for 12 years until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Verneta Moyes of Rock Springs; two sons, John and Gene A. Moyes, both of California; one daughter and son-in-law, Nadine and Ralph Potter of Rock Springs; one daughter, Linda Larkin of Ogden, Utah; four sisters-in-law, Blanche St. Croix, Mickey Ferguson and Marge Hafner, all of Rock Springs and Thelma Duncan of Green River; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, Jessica Ann Martinez and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Moyes was preceded in death by four sisters and six brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 1991 ELMA GREEN BERTONCELJ SALT LAKE CITY—Memorial services for Elma Green Bertoncelj were Saturday, Feb. 9, at Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Mrs. Bertoncelj, 70, Pleasant Grove, Utah, died Feb. 2, 1991, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was born June 13, 1920, in Pleasant Grove, to Owen and Leah Bunnell Green. She married Dr. Frank J. Bertoncelj, April 18, 1959 in Rock Springs. He died in May 1990. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She attended school in Pleasant Grove. She is survived by one son, Harry Deveraux, Orem; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister, Max Green, Orem, Clyde Green, Pleasant Grove, Harold Green, West Covina, Calif., and Elizabeth Smith, American Fork, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 1991 CYNTHIA JOYCE WEHE FARMINGTON, N.M.—Services for Cynthia Joyce Wehe were conducted by the New Brewer and Lee Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., Farmington, N.M. on Jan. 26. Mrs. Wehe, of Green River, died Sunday, Jan. 6 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. She was an employee of American Tobacco Company and was attending school at Western Wyoming Community College. She is survived by her husband, Frederick H. Wehe of Green River; her parents, William and Anna Marshall of Gallup, N.M.; and a brother, Kevin W. Marshall of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and many aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 1991 BEATRICE A. LEVAR ROLLING PRAIRIE, Ind.—Funeral services for Beatrice A. Levar, 68, of 5782E County Road 800 N, Rolling Prairie, Ind., were at St. John Kanty Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Mrs. Levar died at 7:13 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 1991 at LaPorte, Ind., Hospital. Burial was in St. John Kanty Cemetery. Mrs. Levar, a former Superior resident, was born Oct. 12, 1922, in Michigan City, the daughter of Vincent and Josephine Quartuccio Vulpitta. On July 9, 1944, in Michigan City, she married Marko N. Levar, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Mark N. Levar, Rolling Prairie, and James T. Levar, New Carlisle, Ind.; five granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, a stepfather, Frank Gentili, one granddaughter and one brother, Francis Vulpitta, are deceased. Mrs. Levar was a member of the St. John Kanty Church and St. John Kanty Rosary Sodality. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 1991 RICHARD F. JONES The body of Richard F. Jones was returned to Speedway, Ind., for funeral services and interment was in the Floral Park Cemetery [sic]. Jones, 65, of 1741 Lincoln Road, Speedway, died at about 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, in a local motel. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner Byron Willingham, Jones died of natural causes and an autopsy was to be performed Tuesday morning to determine the exact cause of his death. Jones was traveling to Portland, ore., when he died suddenly. He was born Sept. 22, 1925 in Arcola, Ill., the son of the late Malden and Gertrude Crane Jones. He attended schools in Arcola, Ill., and was a graduate of high school there. Jones was a graduate of the University of Illinois. He married the former Charlene Merrill in Frankfort, Ind., Nov. 25, 1956. Jones was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was employed as a sales representative for the Wood-Mizer Company at the time of his death. He was a member of the Chapel Rock Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Jones of Speedway; two sons, Richard C. Jones of Zionsville, Ind., and Michael L. Jones of Speedway; one brother, Malden Jones Jr. of Kingman, Ill.; one sister, Marjorie Hein Burger of Kingman, Ill., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 1991 ANNE EVELYN MILLER Funeral services for Anne Evelyn Miller were conducted Thursday, Feb. 21, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Marvin Hensley of the Rivers of Living Waters conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ross Miller, Berton Miller, Chad Miller, Robert Miller, Tony Miller and Jason Denney. Honorary bearers were Gary Nellen, Mike Denny, Harry Masters and Joseph Barton. Mrs. Miller, 84, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 1:58 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Feb. 9. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Miller died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 19, 1906 in Cheyenne the daughter of the late Frank Roland and Jane Hilton Liindenmeier. She attended schools for grades on through 11 in Fort Collins, Colo., and graduated from high school in 1924 at Denver. She married Floyd E. Miller in Colorado Dec. 31, 1924. Mrs. Miller worked as a maid for the Outlaw Inn and was a grocery checker for the Union Merc in Rock Springs. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Harvey and Anna May Miller, and Earl and Delores Miller, all of Rock Springs, and Floyd A. Miller of Laramie; four grandsons, Ross Miller of Green River, Berton Miller of Rock Springs, Dusty Miller of Escalon, Calif., and Mitchel Miller serving in the U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf; three granddaughters, Loleen Denney of Pinedale, Mitzi Nellen of Rock Springs and Melody Zubatch of Rock Springs; five great-grandsons; eight great-granddaughters; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Roy and Ruby Nordlund of Portland, Ore., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, two sisters and one daughter-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 1991 EDWARD PAWLESKA Funeral services for Edward Pawleska were conducted Thursday, Feb. 21, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pawleska, 70, of Modern Trailer Court No. 11, Green River, died at about 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 1991 at his home. A longtime resident of Green River, Pawleska died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 7, 1921 in North Loup, Neb., the son of the late Anton and Flossie Brown Pawleska. He attended school in Nebraska and was a U.S. Army veteran. He married the former Katherine Maude Manning in Ord, Neb., July 8, 1944. Pawleska was a retired railroad man, having worked for the Union Pacific Railroad along with many other positions. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Katherine of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Katherine) Boynton and Mrs. James (Karen) Murray, both of Green River; two brothers, Everette Dean and Herbert Pawleska, both of Green River; two sisters, Mrs. Dallas (Evelyn) McDonald of Green River and Mrs. Raymond (Mary Bell) Fish of Kearney, Neb.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Pawleska was preceded in death by one daughter, Christine Riggs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 1991 HARRY DUKE BUCKLEY LYMAN—Funeral services for Harry Duke Buckley, 88, of Lyman, were conducted Wednesday at the Lyman LDS Stake Center in Urie by Bishop Reed Erickson. Burial followed in the Lyman City Cemetery. Buckley died Feb. 17, 1991 in Lyman. He was born Nov. 17, 1902 in Heber City, Utah, to John William and Sylvia Emerett (Duke) Buckley. He attended West High School in Salt Lake City. On Oct. 24, 1921, he married Marietta Nelsina Wall in Kemmerer. She died Sept. 20, 1976. He married Eva Smith Dorman March 11, 1979, and she died April 17, 1982. On Oct. 21, 1983, he married Clara Robbins Forman. Buckley worked as a rancher for many years, and was the director and vice president of Union Telephone. He was a member of the LDS Church and the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association. Survivors include his wife of Lyman; a son, Jack H. Buckley of Lyman; two daughters, Betty Jean Buckley of Aspen, Colo., and Geraldine Kelley of Ogden, Utah; a brother, William Arthur Buckley of Tustin, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Virginia) Lindsay and Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Brown, both of Fallbrook, Calif.; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Gay Lambson, and one sister, Olive Mertz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 1991 HARVEY BOYER Funeral services for Harvey Boyer were conducted Friday, Feb. 22, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Father Eugene Sullivan of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiated. Cremation followed. Boyer, 64, of Modern Trailer Court Space 18, Green River, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1991 at his home. A resident of Green River since 1969, Boyer died following a lengthy illness. He was born July 13, 1926 in Harlem, Mont., the son of the late Levi Snell and Berthal Bell Patterson Boyer. He attended schools in Kalispell, Mont., and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He married the former Norma Jean Robinson in Price, Utah, Feb. 16, 1946. Boyer was a retired miner having worked for the FMC Corporation. He was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America for many years. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Boyer of Green River; two sons, Michael Lee Boyer and Donald Ray Boyer; two daughters, Mrs. Monte (Sheryl) Kester and Mrs. Stephen (Karen) Barneski, all of Green River; one brother, Jack Boyer of Denver; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Boyer was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 1991 DEE EUGENE MOYES Funeral services for Dee Eugene Moyes were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Bishop James Etherington of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Bob Ferguson, Carl Hafner, Jim Swaffard, John Smith, Ben Chabre and Sam Chandler. Moyes, 79, of 345 P St., Rock Springs, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 1991 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 18 years and former longtime resident of Green River, Moyes died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 19, 1911 in Ogden, Utah, the son of the late George and Hilda Christensen Moyes. He attended schools in Ogden, and married the former Verneta Duncan in Rock Springs March 22, 1945. Moyes was employed as a carpenter and maintenance man for the Stauffer Chemical Company for 12 years until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Verneta Moyes of Rock Springs; two sons, John and Gene A. Moyes, both of California; one daughter and son-in-law, Nadine and Ralph Potter of Rock Springs; one daughter, Linda Larkin of Ogden, Utah; four sisters-in-law, Blanche St. Croix, Mickey Ferguson and Marge Hafner, all of Rock Springs and Thelma Duncan of Green River; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, Jessica Ann Martinez and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Moyes was preceded in death by four sisters and six brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 1991 ALFRED GEORGE DITTON Services for Alfred George Ditton were Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Farson Community Hall. Officiating was Bishop Brad Thoren of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial was in the Eden-Farson Cemetery. Ditton, 74, Farson, died at the Lander Valley Medical Center, Lander, at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, after a lengthy illness. He was born June 12, 1196, in Boulder, a son of Roy and Letty (Sandun) Ditton. He attended school in Boulder and worked with his father on the family ranch east of Boulder. He married Thelma Mareland Mehl Nov. 20, 1948 in Billings, Mont. He sold insurance in Billings for Kansas City Life for eight years. From 1974-1988, he owned and operated the Oregon Trail Bar at Farson. He retired in 1988. Survivors include his wife in Farson; a daughter, Cheryl Kelly, Clarksville, Tenn.; a stepdaughter, Beverly Evans, Logan, Utah; a son, Duane Ditton, Riverton; sisters, Letty Jensen, Pinedale, and Sylvia Eckard, Lander; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lila Mae Ditton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 HELEN MARY “BROWNIE” DeWULF A mass of Christian burial for Helen Mary “Brownie” DeWulf was celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Radman, David Radman, Steve Jenkins, Dave Paoli, Charles West and Michael Kottenstette. Mrs. DeWulf, 95, of 1112 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 1991. A resident of Rock Springs since 1928, Mrs. DeWulf was born in Spalding, Neb., May 3, 1895, the daughter of the late William and Helen Klein Brown. She attended schools in Spalding and was a graduate of high school there. She attended Spalding Academy and received a teaching degree from the teachers college in Wayne, Neb. She married Joseph L. DeWulf in Casper, May 12, 1925 and he preceded her in death April 12, 1959. Mrs. DeWulf was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center, the AARP, the VFW Auxiliary and the Altar and Rosary Society of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Dolores and W.K. O’Farrell of Salt Lake City, Pat and Pete Radman of Rock Springs and Margaret “Peggy” Evans of San Francisco; one sister, Ethel Murphy of Albuquerque, N.M.; eight grandchildren, DeAnn Jenkins of Rock Springs, ZoAnn Byrnes of Manhatten Beach, Calif., P. Joseph Radman of Rock Springs, Joanie Paoli of Green River, David Radman of Evanston, Kathleen Kottenstette of Longmont, Colo., Laureen Powell of Manotick, Canada and Colleen West of Cheyenne; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. DeWulf was preceded in death by one sister, Peg Fletcher, four brothers, Joe, Walt, Elmer and Louis Brown and one son-in-law, Herb Evans. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 LORENA I. JEREB Funeral services for Lorena I. Jereb were conducted Monday, Feb. 25, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Officiating was the Rev. James D. Miller of the Church of the Nazarene. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were E. Alan Christiansen, E.L. Alvanado, Guy Gatti, Frank A. Jereb, Mike Parr and Sony Bly. Mrs. Jereb, 60, 632 Elias Avenue, Apt. 1, Rock Springs, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 20, 1991 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient for the past 11 days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jereb had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Clay Center, Kan., on Aug. 24, 1930, the daughter of the late George M. and Martha Mae McCune Lake. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1949. She married Lawrence Jereb in Rock Springs on June 30, 1948 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1955. She later married Rudy Yakovich in Rock Springs in 1958 and they were married for approximately 20 years. Mrs. Jereb worked at the city golf course for five years and then as a record keeper for the Gateway Texaco prior to her illness. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the American Association of Retired People and various other organizations. Survivors include two sons, Larry Jereb and David yakovich, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Nancy McCarthy of Westminster, Colo.; one daughter-in-law, Malinda Jereb of Rock Springs; two brothers, Richard Lake of Ogden, Utah and Jack Lake of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mona Atkinson of Merced, Calif., and Bonnie Hamilton of Bakersfield, Calif.; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Lawrence, Mrs. Jereb was preceded in death by one brother, George Lake and one sister, Patsy Lake. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 GEORGE KESSNER Masonic graveside funeral services and interment for George Kessner were Friday, March 1, 1991 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Robert Speck, Bob Kessner, Tom Corfer, John W. Carr, Maynard Arwood and Bob Jensen. Kessner, 90, of 808 Center St., Rock Springs, died at 7:43 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Feb. 24. A resident of Rock Springs since 1920, Kessner died following a brief illness. He was born March 6, 1900 in Belt, Mont., the son of the late Edward Elmer and Jean Young Kessner. He attended schools in many western states. He married the former Ida Marie Thuesen in Rock Springs June 7, 1926. Kessner was a retired auto and heavy equipment mechanic and roustabout for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company until his retirement in 1960. He was a member of the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M. Survivors include his wife, Ida Kessner of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Barbara Kessner of Rock Springs and Harry and Jan Kessner of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Wayne Ensley of Rock Springs and Joyce and Joseph DeGeer of Livermore, Calif.; one sister, Chris Rosse of Midvale, Utah; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 DANIEL GLEN MOSES Funeral services for Daniel Glen Moses were Friday, March 1 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St., Bishop Lowell R. Dawson officiating. Burial was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Bassani, Paul Chetterbock, Paul Anselmi Jr., Charlie Allinger, Richard Warren and Olaf Domhoff. Moses, 33, of 70 Lester Drive, Rock Springs died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1991 at the University of Utah Medical Center where he had been a patient since Feb. 18. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Moses had been in ill health the past several months. He was born in Rock Springs June 12, 1957, the son of Robert Glen and Neva LaRue Coggins Moses. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1975. He attended Western Wyoming College and Weber State College. Moses was co-owner and operator of the Rock Springs Honda-Toyota at the time of his death. He was a member of the LDS Church. He married the former Tammy Grammes in Las Vegas, Nev., in August of 1989. Survivors include his wife, Tammy of Rock Springs; one son, Nathan Daniel Moses of Rock Springs; his parents, Bob and LaRue Moses of Rock Springs; one brother, Wayne Moses of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Chuck (Karen) West of Las Vegas; his paternal grandparents, Fred and Helen Kenney of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Lucy Coggins of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, two nieces and three nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 ANTONIO “TONY” FERDANI A scriptural service with rosary for Antonio “Tony” Ferdani was celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Fred Wednel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Cremation followed. Ferdani, 91, of 1025 Ninth St., Rock Springs died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Feb. 21. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Ferdani had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Sept. 17, 1899 in Licciana, Nardi, Italy, the son of the late Pietro and Gessini Domenica Pasqua Ferdani. He attended schools in Italy and was an Italian Army veteran of World War I. He married the former Linda Simoncini in Raton, N.M., Nov. 18, 1930 and she preceded him in death on June 13, 1983. Ferdani was a retired coal miner having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company from 1927 to 1961. Ferdani was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151, the Italian American Society and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include two sons, Elio Ferdani of Denver, and Pete Ferdani of Sweet Home, Ore.; one daughter, Mrs. Quinto (Aldina) Costantino of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Ferdani was preceded in death by five brothers, one sister and one granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 CHARLES V.S. JAMIESON Funeral services for Charles V.S. Jamieson were conducted Thursday, Feb. 28, 1991 at the Farson Community Hall. The Rev. Robert Miller of the Methodist Church of Kemmerer officiated. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Pallbearers were Mark Huffstetler, Gene Moddy, Maurice Moody, Leland “Butch” Grandy, Hal Roach and Vince Martinez. Jamieson, 74, of Eden died at 1:28 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Feb. 23. A resident of Eden since 1941 and former resident of Powell, Jamieson had been in ill health the past one day. He was born Jan. 21, 1917, in Ekalaka, Mont., the son of the late Charles and Mabel Van Steenburg Jamieson. He attended schools in Powell and was a graduate of Powell High School. He married the former Josephine Ruth Dearth in Powell May 25, 1941 and she preceded him in death on June 24, 1977. Jamieson was a rancher and a member of the Soil Conservation Service Board, the Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service and the Eden Valley Solid Waste Board. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gary (JoAnn) Zakotnik of Eden and Mrs. Robert (Mary Kay) Zakotnik of Kemmerer; two brothers, Hewitt Jamieson of Powell and Ross Jamieson of Billings, Mont., two sisters, Mrs. Jake (Roberta) Jacobs of Powell and Mrs. James (Patricia) Ellison of Las Cruces, N.M.; nine granddaughters, two grandsons and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Jamieson was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Sue Tinker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 BEVERLY MAE BONELLA CONCORD, Calif.—A funeral liturgy for Beverly Mae Bonella, 61, was at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Concord, Calif. A vigil service was Wednesday. Burial was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette, Calif. The homemaker died Saturday, Feb. 16 at her home in Concord. She was a native of Winton and lived in Concord 28 years. She was a member of Court De La Salle No. 1934, Catholic Daughters of America, and St. Agnes Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, David Bonella and Joseph Bonella, both of Concord; and sisters, Margie Lyon of Hemet and Geraldine Gerstenberger of Colorado. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 MARY ELIZABETH ZOTTI LAS VEGAS, Nev.—Services for Mary Elizabeth Zotti were Feb. 10 in Las Vegas and burial was in Las Vegas at the Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Mrs. Zotti, 65, died Thursday, Feb. 7, in a Las Vegas hospital. She was born June 21, 1925 and was a homemaker who lived in Las Vegas. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Wiens, Las Vegas; a son, Michael Zotti, Las Vegas; two sisters, Thelma Mooney and Betty Moore, both of Moberly, Mo.; two brothers, Joe Moore, Moberly and Jay Moore of Kansas City, Mo.; five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 EILEEN M. GERRISH MESA, Ariz.—Interment for Eileen M. Gerrish was in the Riverside Cemetery at Cody. Memorial services were conducted in Cody. Mrs. Gerrish, longtime Cody resident, died Friday, Feb. 15, 1991, in Mesa, Ariz., after a short illness. Mrs. Gerrish, 74, was born Feb. 12, 1917. She married Jesse Gerrish Nov. 9, 1936. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cody, the VFW Auxiliary and the Cody Women’s Sewing Club. Survivors include her husband; a daughter and son-in-aw, Rena and Nick Pomrenke, Rock Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Lee “Dunk” and Cheryl Gerrish, Cheyenne; a daughter, Carol Kellogg, Brea, Calif.; five brothers; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon; a son, Blaine; two brothers; and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 KEN MAYNARD Funeral services for Ken Maynard were conducted Monday, Feb. 25, at the LDS Church, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop Robert Christopherson conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Maynard, 56, of Rahonce Trailer Park No. 59, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1991 at his home. He was born March 19, 1934 in Park City, Utah, the son of Archie and Florence Horrocks Maynard. He attended schools in Park City and married the former Mayvon Webb in Charleston, Utah, June 27, 1952. Maynard was a retired miner having worked for the Allie Chemical Company and General Chemical Company. He also worked for the School District No. 2 before his retirement. He was a member of the LDS Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Mayvon Maynard of Green River; his father, Archie Maynard of Heber City, Utah; three sons, Leslie Lee Maynard of Little America, Buddy Lee Maynard of Fariview, Utah, and Ricky Lee Maynard of Green River; two daughters, Janet Eldredge of Mountain View and Keima Marie Maynard of Green River; three sisters, Norma Sweatfield of Heber City, Utah, Wilma D. Johnson of Yuma, Ariz., and Clara O’Keefe of Afton; 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Maynard was preceded in death by his mother, Florence, and one brother, Clyde. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 GEORGE BERTHOLT “BERT” KRELL Funeral services for George Bertholt “Bert” Krell were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. The Rev. Ben Smith officiated. Graveside services and interment were conducted Tuesday at the South Lincoln Cemetery in Kemmerer. Pallbearers were Chris Krell, Mike Krell, Todd Krell, Curtis Krell, Shayne Brause, Sean Brause, Charlie Welch and Noel Welch. Krell, 77, of 440 Clark St., Green River, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past three days. A resident of Green River since 1976 and former resident of Big Piney, Krell died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Seward County, Kan., July 24, 1913, the son of the late George Adam and Cora Alice Linder Krell. He attended schools in Kansas and was a graduate of Kismet High School with the class of 1931. He married the former Margaret Janet Long in Liberal, Kan., Nov. 11, 1936. Krell retired in 1976 as a plant superintendent of the Northwest Pipeline Company Station No. 23. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Krell of Green River; two sons, Elvin B. Krell of Doylestown, Pa., and George F. Krell of Laramie; one daughter, Mrs. Bud Leroy (Margaret) Brause of Hermiston, Ore.; one half-brother, Clinton Merlin Krell of Idabel, Okla.; one sister, Lettie Ring of El Toro, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Krell was preceded in death by one son, Walter Krell who died in 1975; one brother, Sam Krell; two sisters, Catherine Alice Braner and Cora Ella Wood. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 JOHN B. SANCHEZ CRAIG, Colo.—The body of John B. Sanchez was returned to Craig, Colo. for funeral services and interment was in the Craig Cemetery, Craig, Colo. Sanchez, 67, of 2154 Century Blvd. No. 203, Rock Springs died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 5:09 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 1991. A resident of Rock Springs for the past nine months and former longtime resident of Craig, Colo. Sanchez died following a lengthy illness. He was born March 20, 1923 in Amalia, N.M., the son of the late Abel and Emelia Gallegos Sanchez. He attended schools in New Mexico and married the former Jennie Duran in Taos, N.M. Sept. 5, 1949. Sanchez was a retired miner, having worked for the Empire Energy Company where he retired in 1979. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Sanchez of Rock Springs; six sons, Abel Sanchez of Northglenn, Colo., Mike Sanchez of Craig, Colo., Sam Sanchez of Crescent Junction, David Sanchez of Rock Springs, Benny Sanchez of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Johnny Sanchez of Portland, Ore.; two daughters, Dolores Archuleta of Northglenn and Virginia Sanchez of Rock Springs; two sisters, Daminia Armijo of Denver and Margaret Valasquez of Albuquerque, N.M.; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1991 GERALD STANLEY ROLLINS ARCADIA, Wis.—Burial for Gerald Stanley Rollins was in Arcadia, Wis. Rollins, 81, died Feb. 18, 1991, at a hospital in Chicago. He was born and raised in Lyman. At age 18 he left home to go to Chicago to study music. He was a musician and composer. He taught music in the Mountain View schools for two years. He married Lucille Hamilton in 1939 and they later divorced. They were the parents of two children. At the outbreak of World War II, he volunteered for service and left Sept. 25, 1940 with the first volunteer unit from Uinta County. He saw service at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and in the Aleutian Islands where he received serious injuries and was hospitalized at Fort Lewis, Wash. He was a member of the 151st Engineer Corps and also a member of the regional Army band. On Nov. 25, 1943, he married Clara Beck in Chicago and lived there for many years. He is survived by his wife, Clara; a daughter, Ramona Edwards of Pendleton, Ore.; and a son, Jerry Wayne Rollins; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; a brother, Sherman E. Rollins of Evanston and a sister, Kimba Walker of Lyman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1991 ROBERT FLETCHER Funeral services for Robert Y. Fletcher were conducted Thursday, March 7, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Bishop James Etherington of the LDS Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ole Anselmi, Carl F. Maldonado, Daniel I. Krza, Brad Fletcher, Robb W. Fletcher and Ken G. Fletcher. Fletcher, 76, of 319 Angle St., Rock Springs, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, March 4, 1991 at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Fletcher died following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 10, 1914 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Robert S. and Elizabeth Young Fletcher. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. He married the former Jane Roberts in Hooper, Utah, Dec. 19, 1936. Fletcher was a retired stockpile operator, having worked for the FMC Corporation for 26 years. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Fay Jane Fletcher of Rock Springs; two sons, Robert Hugh Fletcher of Rock Springs and Gilbert W. Fletcher of Pinedale; two daughters, Kathleen Maldonado of Green River and Mrs. Ronald (Margie) Shanks of Rock Springs; two sisters, Vera Mann of Salt Lake City, Utah and Jessie Johnson of Smithfield, Utah; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Fletcher was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam and George and one sister, Catherine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1991 KAYLA McWHORTER Graveside funeral services and interment for Kayla McWhorter were conducted Tuesday, March 5, 1991 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Kayla McWhorter, 3-month-old infant daughter of John and Amy Geanne Harns McWhorter of 1804 Elk Street No. 131, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 3:38 p.m. Friday, March 1, 1991. She was born Nov. 21, 1990 in Rock Springs. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her parents, John and Amy McWhorter of Rock Springs; one brother, Levi McWhorter of Rock Springs; two sisters, Nicole McWhorter and Abby McWhorter, both of Rock Springs; her paternal grandmothers [sic], Virgil and Pat McWhorter and Mrs. Eva Fenton; her maternal grandparents, Lee and Sylvia Harns and Mary Radosevich, all of Farson and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1991 JAMES (JOE) ADAMS DENVER, Colo.—Funeral services for James (Joe) Adams were Monday, March 4 a the Galilee Baptist Church in Denver. Graveside services with full military honors were conducted at the Fort Logan National Cemetery. Adams of Aurora, Colo., former resident of Rock Springs, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 1991 in Denver. He was born July 22, 1930 in Lelah, Texas. He was employed by Luff Exploration while living in Rock Springs and was the founder and president of Jireh Land and Seed. He has resided in Denver for the past 10 years and at the time of his death he was a retired consultant. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Adams of Aurora; two sons, Tray B. Adams and Danny J. Adams, both of Rock Springs; Danny Adams’ wife, Shanna and two grandchildren, Jennifer and Daniel, all of Rock Springs; his father and mother, E.H. and Anabel Adams of Midland, Texas; two sisters, Jane McDaniels of Florida and Margaret Griffin of Houston; one brother, Jerry Adams of Pawnee, Okla. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1991 JUSTIN STOEGER Funeral services for Justin Kelly Stoeger were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 1991 at the Green River High School auditorium, 300 Monroe Ave. Rev. Ben Smith of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Stoeger, 15, of Green River, died Friday, March 1, when the pickup in which he was riding lost control and rolled over once throwing Stoeger from the back of the truck. Stoeger was born on Feb. 27, 1976 in Casper to Larry and Carol Freisen Stoeger. He attended schools in Green River and was presently a freshman at the Green River High School where he played football, basketball, soccer, wrestling and also threw discus. Stoeger is survived by his parents; his two brothers, Randy Stoeger in Panama and Dennis Stoeger, Green River; his two sisters, Tina Stoeger, Los Angeles and Robyn Stoeger, Green River; his paternal grandfather, Tom Lamb, Mills; his maternal grandmother, Evelyn Friesen, Mills and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1991 MARK R. ROUTH The body of Mark R. Routh was taken to Pinedale for funeral services which were conducted Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 1991 at the Baptist Church in Pinedale. Interment was in the Pinedale Cemetery. Routh, 89, 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 1991 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a patient since April 19, 1990. A resident of Green River since April and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Routh had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Nov. 1, 1901 in Sedona, Kan., the son of the late Jacob and Susan Maxey Routh. He attended schools in Kansas and married the former Anna May Kruse in Greeley, Colo., on June 9, 1929. Routh was a retired auto dealer having been a co-owner and operator for the Routh Brothers Motor Company in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Sportsman Club. Survivors include his wife, Anna Routh of Elizabethton, Tenn.; one son, Jack Routh of Overland Park, Kan.; two daughters, Mary Louise STeneri of Yerington, Nev., and Sharon Walker of Elizabethton; two brothers, Howard Routh of Rock Springs and Hubert Routh of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1991 SANDRA O. LAWLER LONGMONT, Colo.—Services were Tuesday, March 5, for Sandra O. Lawler at the Howe Mortuary in Longmont, the Rev. Dale McCann of the First Christian Church officiated. Burial was in the Foothill Gardens of Memory, Longmont. Mrs. Lawler, 65, 1203 Grant, Longmont, Colo., died Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Life Care Center in Longmont. She was born Sept. 5, 1925 in Quealy, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Tomich. She married William Lawler Jr. July 5, 1946 in Green River. She was a retired nurse who worked for Dr. Mark Rubright in Longmont. She had lived in Longmont since 1948 after moving there from Rock Springs. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Longmont. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William F. and Polly Lawler III, Lakewood, Colo.; a daughter and son-in-law, Dana Frances and Wayne Arguello, San Antonio, Texas; a daughter, Teresa Lynn Lawler, Cheyenne; a mother-in-law, Virginia Lawler, Marlow, Okla.; brothers, Joe Tomich, Jackson, Steve P. Tomich, Cheyenne, and Ed and Carl Tomich, both of Eden; sisters, Barbara Cradds, Denver, Josephine Westbrook and Dorothy Hillyer, both of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Alyson and Daniel Arguello, San Antonio. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1991 MARY ANNA YUGOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Mary Anna Yugovich was celebrated Thursday, March 14 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Wednesday, March 13, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Yugovich, 84, of 532 5th Avenue West, Rock Springs, died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 1991, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Yugovich had been in ill health since October. She was born Sept. 7, 1960 in Braljevac, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Mike and Catherine Oreskovich Uremovich. She attended schools in Yugoslavia and married William Yugovich in Rock Springs May 22, 1943. He preceded her in death Sept. 27, 1974. Mrs. Yugovich was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the VFW Auxiliary and the American Fraternal Union. Survivors include one brother, Nick Uremovich of Amelia, Ohio; two grandchildren, Linda Fulgham and Betty Stetich, both of Rock Springs; five nieces and three nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Yugovich was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Frank Uremovich, and three brothers, John, Tony and Joe Uremovich who died in infancy, and two stepchildren, Jennie and Edward Yugovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1991 MAY (KRUSE) ROUTH PINEDALE—Memorial services for May (Kruse) Routh were Thursday at the Hudson Funeral Home Chapel of the Pines, Pinedale. Burial was in the Green River Cemetery District Cemetery, Pinedale. Mrs. Routh, 87, longtime Rock Springs resident, died March 11, 1991, in Elizabethton, Tenn. She was born Dec. 24, 1903 in North Dakota to German immigrant parents. She taught school in Greeley, Colo. She married Mark Routh June 9, 1929 and they moved to Rock Springs shortly thereafter. He preceded her in death earlier this year. Survivors include a son, Jack Routh, Kansas City, Mo.; daughters, Sharon Walker, Elizabethton, and Mary Louise Steneri, Yerington, Nev.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1991 ROBERT JAMES KNOTT ELKO, Nev.—Funeral services for Robert James Knott were conducted March 9, in Elko, Nev. Knott, 63, died March 6 at Ruby Mountains Manor in Elko, Nev., following a long illness. Knott was born May 19, 1927, in Akeley, Minn., was raised there and attended Akeley schools. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and, following his discharge, worked in construction in the West. He moved to Rock Springs in 1974 and from there to Elko in August 1987. He lived in Spring Creek and worked on various construction projects in the Elko area. He married Mary Louise Homboch in 1949 in Thief River Falls, Minn. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, both in Hutchinson, Minn., and Elko. He was also a member of Carpenters’ Local 971 of Reno, Nev. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include to sons, Jeffery Knott, Springs Creek, and Robert Knott Jr., Rock Springs; three stepsons, Bill Homboch, Brooklyn Park, Minn., Wally Homboch and John Homboch, both of Hutchinson; a stepdaughter, Natalie Barrie, Stanwood, Wash.; three brothers, William and Charles Knott, both of Akeley and Mathias Knott, Spring Creek; sisters, Ruth Moore and Mary Semmler, Akeley, Dorothy Brown, Salmon, Idaho, and Grace Knott, Port Townsend, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1991 MATILDA CLARK DENVER—Services for Matilda “Tillie” Nosich Clark were conducted at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Denver. Interment was in the Crown Hill Cemetery, March 6. Mrs. Clark, 70, former Winton resident, died at her home in Denver March 3 following a long illness. She was born May 31, 1921 in Winton, a daughter of the late Mike and Stella Nosich. She attended schools in Winton and Westminster, Colo. She married John L. Clark Sept. 29, 1946. Survivors include her husband; two sons, John L. Clark of Grand Junciton and Craig A. Clark, Boulder; one daughter, Denise M. Butler, Idaho Falls, Idaho; four sisters, Mary Knezovich, Superior, Martha Navantoft, Denver, Catherine Blomquist, Westminster, and Valeria Wright, Elbert, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, two sisters and two nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1991 MARTHA J. MUSOLF PETALUMA, Calif.—Memorial services for Martha J. Musolf were Wednesday at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Rohnert Park, Calif. Private interment was at Green Acres Memorial Cemetery, Scottsdale, Ariz. Former longtime Rock Springs resident Mrs. Mosulf, 82, died Monday, March 11, in Petaluma, Calif. She was born Nov. 13, 1908 in Chehalis, Wash. She married Benjamin J. Musolf and he preceded her in death. She lived 40 years in Rock Springs, finishing Rock Springs High School and working as a registered nurse. She lived the past 14 years in Rohnert Park, Calif. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Musolf, Rohnert Park; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1991 VIRGINIA LEA CURBY RIVERTON—Services for Virginia Lea Curby were Friday at the Chapel of Mount Hope, the Rev. Edwin Beem officiating. Cremation followed. Mrs. Curby, 49, of Riverton died March 12, 1991 at her home after a long illness. She was born April 29, 1941 in Medford, Ore. She was a member of the Dietary Managers Association and employed at the Riverton Memorial Hospital as a certified dietary manager. Survivors include three daughters, Elsie Clark and Laura Thullen, both of Rock Springs, and Jessie Bear, Cogswell, N.D.; a brother, Howard “Jim” Campbell in Arizona; a sister, Nancy Cox, Wheatland; seven grandchildren; her mother, Elsie Wenona (Elrod) Campbell. She was preceded in death by her father, William Leroy Campbell, and one brother, Harold Ted Campbell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1991 BETTY JEAN KIMBREL LA GRANDE, Ore.--Funeral services for Betty Jean Kimbrel were Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church of La Grande with the Rev. Norm Shrumm officiating. Also participating was the Hope Chapter No. 13, Order of Eastern Star. Concluding services were Wednesday at Portland memorial Mausoleum in Portland, Ore., with Rev. Don Peterson. Mrs. Kimbrel, 66, of La Grande, Ore., died Thursday, March 14, 1991 at Mountain Vista Care Center in La Grande, Ore. She was born March 3, 1925 in Green River to Francis Clar and Anne Watt Stoddard Fye. On Jan. 25, 1948 she married C. Les Kimbrel in Pocatello, Idaho. Mrs. Kimbrel and her family moved to La Grande in 1951 where they bought the Red Cross Drug Store. She was a bookkeeper and a homemaker. She was a member and past worthy matron of Hope Chapter No. 13, Order of Eastern Star, and had numerous grand appointments as well as being on the state budget committee for many years, and was a member of Nydia Temple No. 4, Daughters of the Nile. Survivors include her husband, C. Les Kimbrel of La Grande; a son, Paul Kimbrel of West Linn and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1991 HAZEL “BEE” SCOTT Funeral services for Hazel “Bee” Scott were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, 1991 at the Full Gospel Assembly. The Rev. Lloyd Harms conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were V. G. Swiatek, Darwin Collins, James Scott, Sam Garcia, Darryl Wilfong, Mike Wright, Harold Scott Jr., and Jeff Rose. Mrs. Scott, 55, of 2145 Century Blvd., Apt. 1, Rock Springs, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since March 14. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 34 years, she was a former resident of Hammond, Ind. Mrs. Scott had been in ill health the past several years. She was born April 17, 1935 in Hammond, Ind., the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Marsh Riley. She attended school in Plainfield, Ill., and married Harold Scott Sr. in Chicago on Feb. 27, 1956. Survivors include her husband, Harold V. Scott Sr. of Rock Springs; three sons, Harold Scott Jr. and wife Peggy, James Scott and Dale Scott all of Rock Springs; four daughters, Ann Beane of Junction, Ill., Denise Madison of Rock Springs, Mrs. Mitch (Lisa) Keith of Lowry City, Mo. And Mrs. Jay (Tina) Stanton of Rock Springs; three brothers, Charles Riley and Jim Riley both of Hammond, and John Riley of Milwaukee, Wis.; three sisters, Wanda Cavenaugh of Watseka, Ill., Joyce Follis of Hammond and Charlotte Ramirez of East Chicago, Ind.; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by one brother, Wilber Riley, one sister, Shirley Riggs, and on son, Christopher Allen Scott, who died in 1977. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1991 JAMIE L. GOETSCH FAIRBANKS, Alaska—Services for Jamie L. Goetsch were conducted in Alaska. Miss Goetsch, 19, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, March 13, in Fairbanks, Alaska, where she was a student at the University of Alaska. She was born Sept. 30, 1971. Survivors include her parents, Leonard E. and Patricia Goetsch; three brothers, Leonard T., Kenneth and George Goetsch; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cleveland in Minnesota. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1991 WILLIAM J. “BILL” ESSERT TORRINGTON—Services for William J. “Bill” Essert, 98, were Friday at 2 p.m. at First United Wyoming Presbyterian Church, in Torrington, the Rev. Burton Kugler officiating. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery with fraternal graveside rites by Masonic Lodge No. 29 AF&AM. Essert died March 17, 1991, at Goshen County Memorial Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 13, 1983, in Western Neb., a son of John and Elizabeth (Marsh) Essert. He moved with his family to Grand Junction, Colo. He returned to Kearney, Neb., to finish high school and attained his degree from Kearney State Normal School. Essert did his graduate work at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Iowa State University at Ames, Iowa, and the University of Southern California. He returned to Kearney where he received his master’s degree in school administration. During college he was a member of Phi Tau Gamma and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternities. On Sept. 12, 1920, he married Margaret Shanstrom in Kearney. The couple moved to Torrington where he farmed, taught school and coached. He later became the superintendent of Yoder schools where he taught math, sciences and coached all the high school athletics courses. Essert owned the Yoder Service Station, a gas bulk plant and sold farm equipment. In 1950, the Esserts retired to a winter home in California and then returned to Torrington in 1984. He was affiliated with the South Goshen Presbyterian Church and Episcopal Church. He was a Master Mason of Lodge 29 AF&AM. Essert was elected to the Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame, took the first Yoder team to ever compete in the state basketball tourney, installed the 11th and 12th grade in Yoder High School, and presided at the graduation of the first class in 1925. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Torrington; two sons, Douglas Essert and William Essert, both of Yoder; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Quade of Torrington; a sister, Olive Heasley Brown of Long Beach, Calif., 10 grandchildren, including one granddaughter, Gloria Bruner of Rock Springs; and 13 great-grandchildren, including Ben, Sam and Dan Bruner all of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph. Friends may call at Colyer Funeral Home throughout the week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the service. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1991 JESSIE S. LINDROOS Funeral services for Jessie S. Lindroos were conducted Saturday, March 16, at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mungo Brown, Dennis Tronquet, Paul Moyer, John Reay, Silvio Zancanella and Juan Eschezarreta. Mrs. Lindroos, 79, of 530 Gobel St., Apt. 6., Rock Springs, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1946, Mrs. Lindroos had been in ill health the past nine months. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, July 7, 1911, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth King Paterson. She attended schools in Glasgow and married Edward Oscar Lindroos in Glasgow Aug. 30, 1945. He preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1976. Mrs. Lindroos was an army cook in Scotland. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Xi Alpha Gamma Sorority and the Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one brother-in-law, John Lindroos of Cheyenne; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Helen and Gordon Tronquet of Rock Springs; one sister, Jean, in Glasgow, Scotland, and several nieces and nephews including Margaret McKenzie of Scotland. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Lindroos was preceded in death by one brother and six sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1991 Kerry Wells Dies March 21 Kerry Lynn Wells, 36, of 1700 Imperial Drive Apt. B-120, Rock Springs, died at about 1 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 1991 at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Wells had been in ill health the past several years. The coroner’s office said after an autopsy Friday, she died of a possible drug overdose, but the toxicology reports were still pending. She was born in Rock Springs May 23, 1954, the daughter of Takayuki and Ruth Tsukishima Tanaka. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1972. She attended the University of Wyoming and Western Wyoming Community College where she received her associate of arts degree. She was a librarian assistant at the White Mountain Library at the time of her death. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include her parents, Takayuki and Ruth Tanaka of Rock Springs; one brother, Warren Tanaka of Seattle; three sisters, Maureen Dexter of Fort Collins, Colo., Brenda Bennett of Cheyenne, and Gayle Tanaka of Tallahassee, Fla.; her paternal grandmother, Takeyo Tanaka of Denver; her maternal grandmother, Mary Tsukishima of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandfathers. She will be cremated and a memorial service in Rock Springs is pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1991 Services Set For Peterson ERNEST VELDON PETERSON GREEN RIVER—- Ernest Veldon Peterson, 70, of 130 Keith Drive, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:34 a.m. Friday, March 22, 1991. A longtime resident of Green River, Peterson died of a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 4, 1921 in Price, Utah, the son of the late Leroy and Jeanette Sessions Peterson. He attended schools in Price and Salt Lake City. Peterson was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired carman having worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 36 years. He was a member of the carman’s Union and the LDS Church. Survivors include two brothers, Shirley A. Peterson and Leland R. Peterson, both of Green River; one sister, Erma Eskridge of Thayne and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Peterson was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 1991 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Avenue, Green River. Bishop Glen Parry will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Friends may call Tuesday at the LDS Church from 11 a.m. until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1991 Elguezabal Dies March 23 Segundo Elguezabal, 58, of 736 5th Avenue West No. 19, Rock Springs, died at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday March 23, 1991 at his home. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Elguezabal was the victim of apparent self-inflicted multiple knife wounds. His body was found by friends late Sunday morning and an autopsy performed later ruled out foul play. He was born on Jan. 10, 1933 in Vizcaya, Spain, the son of Martin and Isabel Oleeta Goricelaya Elguezabal. He attended schools in Spain and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. His body will be returned to Aberdeen, Idaho, for funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1991 Coroner Waits Test Results Additional information in the death of Kerry Lynn Wells on the cause of death is pending receipt of toxicology reports from the testing laboratory in California, and the exact cause of death has not been determined yet, according to Deputy County Coroner Byron Willingham. Willingham said until additional information is received, the exact cause of death cannot be determined. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1991 RAYMOND M. PARKIN Funeral services for Raymond M. Parkin were conducted Good Friday, March 29, at the LDS Church on Edgar Street. Bishop Blaine Graham conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Parkin, 90, of 807 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, died at 5:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since March 16. A resident of Rock Springs since 1938, Parkin had been in ill health the past three months. He was born in South Bountiful, Utah on Nov. 28, 1900, the son of the late George and Jessie Mann Parkin. He attended schools in South Bountiful and was a graduate of high school there. He married the former Alma C. Nelson in Cody Nov. 14, 1930 and she preceded him in death May 3, 1987. He served on a mission from January 1920 to August 1922 in several northeastern states. Parkin was a retired telephone company foreman having worked for the Mountain Bell Telephone Company from 1928 to 1965. He was a member of the LDS Church and Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include one daughter, Maxine Taucher of Rock Springs; three brothers, Charles Parkin of Bountiful, Utah, Wallace Parkin of Spring City, Utah and Griffin Parkin of Buffalo; four sisters, Lavinia Lombard of Sacramento, Calif., Blanche Ashton of Elgin, Oregon, Jessie Boulton of Woodscross, Utah and Eliza Dickson of Green River; four grandchildren, Mrs. Jack (Michaela) Kaumo of Rock Springs, Mrs. Carl (Pam) Anderson of Rock Springs, Paul Taucher and wife Susan of Laramie and Nelson Taucher of Rock Springs; six great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Parkin was preceded in death by two brothers, Kimball Mann Parkin and George Harold Parkin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1991 ERNEST VELDON PETERSON Funeral services for Ernest Veldon Peterson were conducted Tuesday, March 28, 1991 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Avenue, Green River. Bishop Glen Parry conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Peterson, 70, of 130 Keith Drive, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:34 a.m. Friday, March 22, 1991. A longtime resident of Green River, Peterson died of a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 4, 1921 in Price, Utah, the son of the late Leroy and Jeanette Sessions Peterson. He attended schools in Price and Salt Lake City. Peterson was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired carman having worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 36 years. He was a member of the Carman’s Union and the LDS Church. Survivors include two brothers, Shirley A. Peterson and Leland R. Peterson, both of Green River; one sister, Erma Eskridge of Thayne and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Peterson was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1991 STEPHANA (GRAM) GATHERCOLE ENID, Okla.—Mrs. Stephana Gathercole, 88, died Friday, March 22, at Enid, Okla. Stephana Philomene Colson was born on July 4, 1902 to Clement and Maria Douchamp Colson in Farciennes, Belgium. At 3 years of age, she arrived with her family on a White Star Lineship at Ellis Island and went through the immigration process. She married David Gathercole, Oct. 25, 1919 in Albia, Iowa. They had one son, David, and three daughters, Elizabeth, Alta and Marlee. She was baptized on June 22, 1980, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Enid, where she was an active member. Mrs. Gathercole enjoyed baking and cooking for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Until recent months, she continued to bake bread, pies and cinnamon rolls several times a week. Mrs. Gathercole was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter and a granddaughter. She is survived by her son, David of Dallas, a daughter, Elizabeth Paterson of Rock Springs, and a daughter, Marlee Goddard of Enid, as well as 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gathercole’s service was conducted in Enid, March 25, and her body was then sent to Rock Springs to be buried beside her husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1991 SEGUNDO ELGUEZABAL The body of Segundo Elguezabal was returned to Aberdeen, Idaho, for funeral services and interment. Elguezabal, 58, of 736 5th Avenue West No. 19, Rock Springs, died at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 1991 at his home. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Elguezabal was the victim of apparent self-inflicted multiple knife wounds. His body was found by friends late Sunday morning and an autopsy performed later ruled out foul play. He was born on Jan. 10, 1933 in Vizcaya, Spain, the son of Martin and Isabel Oleeta Goricelaya Elguezabal. He attended schools in Spain and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1991 BRUCE DAVID DEMARS SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Services for Bruce David DeMars were March 9 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church of San Antonio. Demars died March 7 following an auto accident in San Antonio, Texas. He was born May 20, 1948 in Denver, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William DeMars. He grew up in Casper. He graduated with a B.S. degree in 1976 from the University of Wyoming College of Commerce and Industry with a major in accounting and was a career accountant. He served in the Navy in Vietnam for three years and was decorated and received a sailor of the month award. Caron Emerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Emerson of Green River, Wyoming and Bruce DeMars were married Aug. 11, 1984 in Casper. He was a mountain climber of the Tetons and Wind River Mountains and spelunker and explored caves in Wyoming. He skied and served as a councilman at Mills for three years. He was a member of Toastmasters and was an active member of St. Bridget’s Church in San Antonio, serving on the Christian Board of Education and teaching a junior high school class. Survivors include his wife, Caron Emerson DeMars of San Antonio; stepfather, Harold Reed of Morgantown, W. Va., brothers, Wm. DeMars of Phoenix, Ariz., and Douglas DeMars of Frostburg, Maryland, a sister, Lisa Delaney of Bozeman, Mont., stepbrother, Hal Reed of Morgantown, W. Va., and a stepsister, Susan Reed of Fort Collins, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Emerson of Green River, and several nieces and nephews. His casket was draped when closed with the traditional American flag from the president offered to honorably discharged veterans. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1991 FLORENCE ADEL FITZGERALD SAN LEANDRO, Calif.—Funeral services for Florence Adel Fitzgerald were March 27, 1991 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Rohnert Park, Calif. Rev. Joel Kemmerer officiated. Memorial services were conducted Wednesday, April 3, 1991 at the First Congregational Church. Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Fitzgerald, 85, of 955 Joaquin St., San Leandro, Calif., died at 2:06 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 1991 at the Creekside Hospital in Santa Rosa, Calif. A resident of San Leandro for the past three years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Fitzgerald died form a lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s. She was born Feb. 2, 1906 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Henry and Mabel Clark Beveridge. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1924. She received a rural teaching degree. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a retired clerk having worked for Little America for 35 years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and a past member of the BPO Does Lodge. Survivors include four brothers, Arthur, Jack, Robert and Wallace Beveridge, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. George (Cora) Berta of Rock Springs and Mrs. Nick (Gertrude) Kourbelas of San Diego; one daughter, Mary M. Pickering of Rohnert Park, Calif., four grandchildren, Mike and Keith Fitzgerald of Rock Springs, Susan Novotny of West Jordan, Utah and Mary Marshall of Rohnert Park; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fitzgerald was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Fitzgerald, one sister, Lucille Lamons and three brothers, Charles, Henry and George Beveridge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1991 JERRY LEE BURKHOLDER Funeral services for Jerry Lee Burkholder were conducted Thursday, April 4, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Wednesday, April 3, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Burkholder, 42 of 8800 Canon Rim Way, Apt. 203-5, Las Vegas, Nev., died at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 1991 at the Valley Hospital in Las Vegas shortly after being admitted. A resident of Las Vegas for the past one year and former resident of Fort Myers, Fla., Burkholder died of a sudden illness. He was born May 5, 1948 in Holdredge, Neb., the son of Norman Ray and Mickey Ridgley Burkholder. He attended schools in Holdredge and was a graduate of high school in Pacific, Mo. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO., where he received a degree in business administration. He married the former Bonnie Sue Merrill in Fort Myers, Dec. 25, 1983. Burkholder was an area bank manager for Henderson’s in Boulder City, Nev. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Sue Burkholder of Las Vegas; his parents, Norman and Mickey Burkholder of Fort Myers; three sons, Jerry Lee Burkholder of Las Vegas, Danny Acker of Rock Springs and Robert Faller of Indianapolis, In.; two brothers, Richard R. Burkholder and James L. Burkholder, both of Fort Myers; one sister, Mrs. Jeanne Ura of Fort Myers; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1991 EDNA MAY LOGAN PINEDALE—Services for Edna May Logan were Saturday, March 30 at the Chapel of the Pines, Hudson Funeral Home, Pinedale. Longtime Green River resident Edna May Logan, 82, died March 26, 1991 in St. George, Utah. She lived in Green River for 40 years and had a summer home in Pinedale. Survivors include four children, Betty Mueller, Pinedale, Robert Logan, Vancouver, Wash., Donald A. Logan, Denver, and Joy Faler, Rock Springs; one brother, Bill Williams in Indiana; two sisters, Elsie Carmichael in Indiana and Mildred Perner in Oregon; 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Logan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1991 VEE DEANYA GUTHRIE LAWTON, Okla.—Funeral services for Vee Deanya Guthrie were conducted Wednesday, April 3, 1991 at the Becker Funeral Home in Lawton, Okla. Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Guthrie, 38, 585 Meadow Drive, died Friday, March 29, 1:45 p.m. shortly after admission to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She died following a sudden illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1953 in Lawton, Okla., a daughter of Eugene and Susan Sullivan Dodson. She went to school and graduated in Lawton. She married Alvin “Mack” Guthrie in Lawton Sept. 6, 1970. At the time of her death, she was a secretary with the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce and a member of the chamber Yellow Jackets. She was am ember of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; a son, Monty Guthrie, Fort Bevans, Mass.; a daughter, Lori Guthrie, Rock Springs; father, Eugene in Lawton; mother and stepfather, Sue and Frank Muse of Comanche, Okla.; two brothers, Christopher Dodson and Monte Dodson, both of Lawton; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Debbie) Beyer, Cash, Okla., Mrs. David (Denise) Demastus, Indiahoma, Okla., and Merrilee Dodson, Lawton; paternal grandfather, Home Dodson, Cyril, Okla.; maternal grandmother, Clova Sulliva, Lawton; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1991 MARGARET G. KRAMER The body of Margaret G. Kramer was taken to Globe, Ariz., for funeral services and interment in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Globe. Mrs. Kramer, 87, of 400 West Blair Street No. 16, Rock Springs, died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former resident of Torrance, Calif., Mrs. Kramer died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 9, 1903 in Budapest, Hungary, the daughter of the late Nick and Katheran Krutch Gunlep. She attended schools in Bellwood, Ill., and married John Kramer Sr. in Chicago Aug. 26, 1921. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, John Kramer Jr., of Globe, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. F.P. (Margaret) Cody of Rock Springs and Clara Hammond of Garden Grove, California; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kramer was preceded in death by one daughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1991 KERRY LYNN WELLS Memorial services for Kerry Lynn Wells were conducted Saturday, April 6, 1991 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Lay Readers Gordon Edwards and Ralph Craft conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Wells, 36, of 1700 Imperial Drive Apt. B-210, Rock Springs, died at about 1 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 1991 at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Wells had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Rock Springs May 23, 1954, the daughter of Takayuki and Ruth Tsukishima Tanaka. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1972. She attended the University of Wyoming and Western Wyoming College where she received her associate of arts degree. Mrs. Wells was a librarian assistant at the White Mountain Library at the time of her death. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include her parents, Takayuki and Ruth Tanaka of Rock Springs; one brother, Warren Tanaka of Seattle; three sisters, Maureen Dexter of Fort Collins, Colo., Brenda Bennett of Cheyenne, and Gayle Tanaka of Tallahassee, Fla.; her paternal grandmother, Takeyo Tanaka of Denver; her maternal grandmother, Mary Tsukishima of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandfathers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1991 DUANE K. GECKLER BASIN—The body of Duane K. Geckler was returned to Basin for funeral services and interment. Geckler, 37, of 418 F St., Basin, Wyo., died instantly at about 11 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 1991 at mile marker 125.1 on Wyoming Highway 28, three miles west of Farson. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner, Byron Willingham, Geckler was the driver of a westbound vehicle, a 1979 pickup, that collided head on into an eastbound vehicle, a 1982 Chevy welding truck, that veered into the westbound lane. The eastbound vehicle was driven by Mark A. Jones, 34, of Farson. Geckler died instantly of multiple head injuries. Wyoming Highway Patrolman Ed Sobourin said no charges have been filed and the accident is still under investigation. County Attorney Sue Kearns had received no report. Geckler was born on June 15, 1953. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1991 ROSENDO GAONZALES MEDINA Rosendo Ganzales Medina, 45, of North Granger, was dead on arrival at 11:16 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Medina was the driver of a southbound pickup truck on the Granger main street crossing at Union Pacific Railroad marker 847.2. Medina drove behind a westbound train by passing a closed railroad gate and flashing lights and drove into the path of a second eastbound train he had not seen. Medina died shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday at the rail crossing on Granger’s Main Street. The coroner classified the death as accidental. Vase also said Medina was ejected from his vehicle and died of multiple internal head injuries. Officials said Medina was a sheepherder for the J.R. Broadbent Ranch north of Granger. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1991 FRANK J. HOLZKNECHT A mass of Christian burial for Frank J. Holzknecht was celebrated Friday, April 12, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Thursday, April 11, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were John Miller, Tom Tompkins, Russell Stewart, Steve Stewart, Norman Gazdik and Jon Brown. Holzknecht, 80, of 729 Fifth Ave. West, Rock Springs, died Tuesday morning, April 9, 1991 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs since 1965 and former longtime resident of Superior, Holzknecht had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Oct. 4, 1910 in Fondo, Italy the son of the late Fred and Virginia Malench Holzknect. He attended schools in Italy and married the former Florence K. Arnoldi in Superior on May 4, 1935. Holzknecht was a retired miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company and he also was a retired maintenance man having worked for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Florence Holzknecht of Rock Springs; four daughters, Mrs. John (Joyce) Miller of Grand Junction, Colo., Jeaneie Habich of Denver, Virginia Anselmi of Rock Springs and Mrs. Thomas R. (Nancy) Tompkins of Rock Springs; two sisters, Gena Toslin of Rock Springs and Emelia Choconi of Fondo, Italy; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Holzknecht was preceded in death by three brothers, Ciro, Fred and Sylvio Holzknecht, and two sisters, Mary Wainberger and Candida Cristanelli. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1991 GEORGE ROY MILBURN Funeral services for George Roy Milburn were Saturday, April 6, at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary in Layton. Additional funeral services were Monday, April 8, at Vase Funeral Home, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop Clarence Vickrey of the LDS Church conducted funeral services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Steve McCarty, Ricky Nuhn, Bob Porenta, Carl Weskamp, Bruce Burgess and Lawrence Padilla. Milburn, 50, died Wednesday, April 3, 1991 at Humana Hospital, Davis North, in Layton. He was born Jul 12, 1940 to Curtis Leroy and Mary Marie Vickrey Milburn, in Rock Springs. He married JoAnne Mikol Aug. 31, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were later divorced. He was a caretaker at Hill Air Force Base, Utah at the time of his death. He graduated from the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. He was a member of the LDS Church and served as a clerk in the Deaf Branch in Ogden, Utah. He was a member of the Bonneville Bowler Club for the deaf. He had the state champion honors for several years. He was also a member of the Utah Association for the Deaf. He was also a golfer. Surviving are two sons, Sammy R. Milburn, Las Vegas, and Johnny L. Milburn, Layton. Also surviving are his mother, Mary Marie White, Rock Springs; three sisters, Violet Chivers Satterfield, Phoenix, Winnie Huhn and Billie Jo McCarty, both of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his father and an uncle and aunt, Clarence and Della Milburn, whom he thought of as his second parents, while he attended the deaf and blind school in Ogden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1991 BATTISTA J. MARTA OAKLAND, Calif.—The body of Battista J. Marta was returned to Oakland for services and a mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday, April 12, 1991 at the St. Columba’s Catholic Church, 6041 Pablo St. in Oakland. Entombment followed in the Sunset Mausoleum in El Cerrito, Calif. Marta, 95, of 5138˝ Clarke St., Oakland, Calif., was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater Count on Saturday, April 6, 1991. A resident of Oakland for the past 60 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Marta died of a sudden illness. He was born on April 4, 1896 in Italy the son of the late Martin and Teresa Besso Marta. He attended schools in Italy and was an Italian army veteran of World War I. He retired from working in 1961. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the Fratallanza Club of Oakland. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Martin Scala of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jack (Theresa) Penoff of Rock Springs and Mrs. Donald (Christine) Brownhill of Ballston Lake, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Marta was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1991 ALBERT SIDNEY CURLE MIDLAND, Texas—Funeral services for Albert Sidney Curle were Wednesday, 4 p.m., in Midland at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. A former Rock Springs resident, Curle, 51, died Sunday, April 7, in Midland, Texas, where he had lived the past 12 years. He was born in Rock Springs and was a 1957 graduate of Rock Springs High School. Survivors include his wife, Johnna; stepchildren, Adam, Leah and Wes Wagoner; his mother, Hazel Curle; a brother, Ed Curle; two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Sidney. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1991 BETTE L. HAPGOOD CHEYENNE—Funeral services for Bette L. Hapgood were Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at the Wiederspahn-Radowsky Funeral Home, Cheyenne, with Clyde Kauffman officiating. Burial was in the Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jack Iverson, Dean Conine, Whitey Pandil, Fred Ryder, Ralph Penman and Jim Ley. Mrs. Hapgood, 62, died Saturday, April 6 in Cheyenne. She was born Oct. 24, 1928 in Mulberry, Kan., a daughter of Francis and Katherine Gaston. She was a retired food service manager for the Laramie County School District No. 1 where she worked 25 years. Survivors include two sons, William Hapgood, Cheyenne and Thomas Hapgood, Rock Springs; a brother, Willard Gaston; three sisters, Fern Peters, Pittsburg, Kan., Wanda Monroe, Rock Springs and Alta Bratton; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Hapgood, Feb. 9, 1989; a daughter, Sandra Avery; two brothers, Leon Gaston and Ralph Gaston; and her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1991 RONALD L. BERTAGNOLLI DES MOINES, Iowa—Services for Ronald L. Bertagnolli were March 25 in Des Moines. The body was cremated. Bertagnolli, 53, Des Moines, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 20, at his home in Des Moines. He was a former Rock Springs resident who had lived in Iowa for the past 15 years. Bertagnolli was born in Rock Springs Feb. 22, 1938, a son of Henry and Mary Shinazy Bertagnolli. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School in 1956 and attended the University of Utah on a wrestling scholarship. Survivors include a son and daughter, Reanno and Maury Bertagnolli in Salt Lake City; a brother, Dr. Robert Bertagnolli, Des Moines; an uncle, George A. Bertagnolli and several cousins in Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1991 MAXINE MURRAY DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Services were conducted for Maxine Murray in Florida. A former Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Murray, 78, died April 5 in Daytona Beach, Fla. She was the widow of the late Vernon Murray, Union Pacific Coal Company president. She was born in Campo, Colo. and lived in Rock Springs from 1975-85. Survivors include six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 ELLENOR P. GREGORY YUMA, Ariz.—A private family memorial was conducted for Ellenor P. Gregory in Yuma, Ariz. Ryzek Yuma Mortuary was in charge of private cremation. Mrs. Gregory, 74, 173 West 27 Place, Yuma, Ariz., died April 8, 1991 at the Yuma Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gregory was born May 19, 1916, the daughter of George B. and Annie S. Pryde at Cheyenne. She attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating with the class of 1933 and graduated from Mills College in Oakland, Calif., in 1937. She and Charles A. Gregory were married in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 15, 1938. Having lived in Yuma for the past 12 years, she was active in AREPUCH golf tournaments and in Special Olympics. Survivors include her husband, Charles A. of the family home; sons, George Peter of Yuma and Charles A. Jr. of Miami Beach, Fla.; granddaughter Laura Ann Sandvig of Everett, Wash.; sister-in-law, Mrs. John (Nellie) Hansen of Rock Springs; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mildred and Harry Orme of Yuma; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, George B. and Annie S. Pryde; brother, James Pryde; and sister, Alberta Frost. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 ANDJE RAICEVICH MIRICH CODY—Funeral services for Andje Raicevich Mirich were conducted Tuesday, April 16, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Charles Brad of Cody officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pete Mirich, John Mirich, Nick Mirich, Guy Mirich, Daniel Mirich and William Gillitzer. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Mirich, Steve Mirich, David Mirich, Brian Mirich, Gary Mirich, Sam Mirich and Derek Trimble. Mrs. Mirich, 90, of 2102 Shoshone Trail South, Cody, died at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 1991 at the West Park Hospital in Cody where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Cody since 1952 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Mirich had been in ill health the past six years. She was born Nov. 22, 1900 in Selo, Ozrinici, Montenegro, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Sava and Stana Nikolich Raicevich. She came to the United States in 1923. She married Sam Mirich in New York May 10, 1923 and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1952. She traveled every year to visit her children and their families. She traveled to her native Yugoslavia five times. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and all of her sons were veterans. Mrs. Mirich was the Wyoming Mother of the Year in 1970 and she was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and the Serbian and Croatian Lodge. Survivors include five sons, Pete Mirich of LaSalle, Colo., Dr. John Mirich of Boulder, Colo., Nick Mirich of Cheyenne, Guy Mirich of Phoenix, Ariz., and Daniel Mirich of Sunnyvale, Calif.; two daughters, Dr. Helen Trimble of Boston and Mildred (Millie) Gillitzer of Cody; two sisters, Mraa Raicevich and Grana Doder, both of Selo, Ozrinici, Montenegro, Yugoslavia; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Mirich was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 KATHRYN MARY “KATIE” AULD A mass of Christian burial for Kathryn Mary “Katie” Auld was celebrated Thursday, April 18, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Wednesday, April 17, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel followed by a St. Monica’s Sodality Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were H. Garth Korfanta, Richard Noble, Donald Dayton, Ralph Purnall, Gene Andrews and Robert Barwick. Mrs. Auld, 82, of 16 C-B Lane, Pinedale, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 1991 at the Sublette County Retirement Center in Pinedale. A resident of Pinedale for the past six months and former longtime resident of Reliance, Mrs. Auld died following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 14, 1909 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Agnes Kochis Korfanta. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Robert (Scotty) Auld in Rock Springs May 5, 1928. He preceded her in death March 18, 1983. Mrs. Auld was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the St. Monica’s Sodality and the First Catholic Slovaks Ladies Association. Survivors include one son, Robert Auld of Pinedale; three brothers, Albert (Sonny) Korfanta of Rock Springs, and George Korfanta of Casepr; one sister, Cecelia Gatti of Rock Springs, three grandchildren, Maria Mortensen of Reliance, Annette L. Auld of Pinedale and Scott J. Auld of Pinedale; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Auld was preceded in death by one son, Archie Auld, two brothers, Joseph and Frank Korfanta; and two sisters, Mary Conzatti and Annie Zueck. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 MARY GOICH Burial for Mary Goich was in the Paul Wataha Memorial Park following private family services. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Goich of Salt Lake City, died Friday, April 12. Mrs. Goich was born Feb. 7, 1907 in Pueblo, Colo. She married Sam Goich in 1924. He preceded her in death in 1970. She is survived by four sons, Mevlin of Encampment, Sam of San Jose, Calif., and Joe and Lou of Rock Springs; and two daughters, Mary Brown of Midvale, Utah and Stella Wright of Overton, Nev. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 LILLIAN R. MISKULIN A mass of Christina burial for Lillian R. Miskulin was celebrated Friday, April 19, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Thursday, April 18, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Eddie Dunn, Mike Legerski, Bob Bettolo, T.J. O’Farrell, Dick Harris and Don Englert. Mrs. Miskulin, 74, of 1370 Sublette St., Rock Springs, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1991 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1960 and former longtime resident of Superior, Mrs. Miskulin had been in ill health the past one year. She was born May 13, 1916 in Frontenac, Kan., the daughter of the late Earl C. and Dinah Arkle Williams. The Williams family moved to Superior from Frontenac in 1929. The Williamses lived in Superior and Rock Springs until their deaths. Mrs. Miskulin attended school sin Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1934. She worked many years in the U.P. Store in Superior and after moving to Rock Springs she worked many years at the Del’s Pharmacy on Pilot Butte Avenue. She married Joseph J. (Yaso) Miskulin in Rock Springs Nov. 25, 1945 and he preceded her in death Dec. 5, 1983. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph E. and Toni Miskulin Jr. of Lakewood, Colo., Ted F. and Gail Miskulin of Rock Springs and Dan M. and Jeanne Miskulin of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Teddi Ann Miskulin and Joseph J. Miskulin, both of Lakewood, Cori Miskulin and Nick Miskulin, both of Rock Springs; one great-granddaughter, Shawn Nickole Miskulin of Rock Springs; tow step-grandchildren, Kris Valdez and Natalie Valdez, both of Rock Springs; two nieces, Marcella Romero and Mary Kay Noble of Rock Springs; one nephew, Louis Menghini of Oshkosh, Neb.; and two sisters-in-law, Lena Williams and Marie Williams, both of Rock Sprinkgs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Miskulin was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl (Bud) Williams and Frank Williams. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 LARRY GENE STORMENT The body of Larry Gene Storment was returned to Salem, Ill. for funeral services and interment was in the Stormy Acres Cemetery. Storment, 53, of Space 76, Desert View Trailer Court, Rock Springs, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday, April 15, 1991 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and former resident of Salem, Ill., Storment had been in ill health since Dec. 4, 1990. Storment worked as a truck driver for the Hemphill Trucking Company for the past 10 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Loyal Order of Moose of Salem and the VFW Club of Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Storment of Rock Springs; his mother, Birdella Storment of Salem; two sons, Mark Storment of Salem, Ill., and Gary Storment of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Andy (Julie) Malley of Marrietta, Texas, and Cindy Jackson of Rock Springs; one sister, Nita Rae Lindsay of Springfield, Ill.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 JOHN M. KINNIBURGH Funeral services for John M. Kinniburgh were conducted Saturday, April 13, att eh Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. Ben Smith officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery with military graveside services by the VFW. Pallbearers were Glenn Kinniburgh, Tom Kinniburgh, Ted Walker, Neldon Brady, Richard Meyer and Marlin Dillard. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Marino, Matt Kinniburgh, Joe Fisher, Lawerence Veesart, Kim Walker, Fred Cruz and Tom Kourbelas. Kinniburgh, 75, of 256 Bramwell St., Green River, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1991 at his home. A resident of Green River since 1927, Kinniburgh died after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 9, 1916 in Great Falls, Mont., the son of the late John and Catherine Logan Kinniburgh. He attended school in Great Falls, Southern California and Green River and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Kinniburgh married the former Evelyn Catherine Veesart in Green River on April 17, 1947. Kinniburgh worked for 41 years as a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad where he retired in 1976. He was a 51-year charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a 50-year charter member of the Switchman’s Union and a 45-year member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of Green River; one son, Michael John Kinniburgh of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Neldon (Anita) Brady, Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Meyer and Mrs. Marlin (Mary) Dillard, all of Green River; one brother, Matthew Kinniburgh of Green River; three sisters, Mrs. Kemsley (Mayme) Walker of Green River, Mrs. Burl (Millie) Murphy of Cheyenne, and Jean Krause of Green River; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kinniburgh was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 IVA ELIZABETH “SAMMY” CALLAS Funeral services for Iva Elizabeth “Sammy” Callas were conducted Friday, April 19 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Bill Callas, John Callas, Jim Callas, Jerry Finstad, Ray Grytness and Guy Gibbs. Honorary pallbearers were Don Condie, Joe Cantrell, Will Bowker, Ron Hall and Michael S. Vase. Mrs. Callas, 55, of 108 Bellview Drive, Rock Springs, died at 7:44 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 1991 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Callas had been in ill health the past several years. She was born July 16, 1935 in Payette, Idaho, the daughter of the late Robert Guy and Helen Whitehauser Wallace. She attended schools in Idaho and married Thomas Calls in Lewiston, Idaho Dec. 2, 1954. Mrs. Callas was a retired waitress, having worked for Ted’s Supper Club for 20 years. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Tom Callas of Rock Springs; one son, Kevin Calls of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Carla) Gramke of Tekamah, Neb., and Mrs. Eddy (Darla) Delbridge of Rock Springs; two brothers, Jack Wallace of Battle Mountain, Nev., and Gene Wallace of Eugene, Ore.; six sisters, Laura Ward of Nyssa, Ore., Helen Treibel of Palm Springs, Calif., Elsie Marquette of ST. Mary’s Idaho, Evelyn Crytness of Roseburg, Ore., Virginia Gibbs of Nyssa, Ore., and Norma Bryanes of Battle Mountain; five grandchildren, Mandi Delbridge, Samuel Delbridge, Caitlin Delbridge, Raven Calls, all of Rock Springs, and Leigh Gramke of Tekamah; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Callas was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Wallace and Earl Wallace, and one sister, Mick Finstad. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 MARION MOORE “FID” FIDLAR SALT LAKE CITY—Memorial services for Marion Moore “Fid” Fidlar were Saturday, April 13, 1991 at Evans and Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South. Fidlar, 81, died Tuesday, April 9, 1991 in a Salt Lake hospital due to diabetes and cancer. Fidlar was born June 7, 1909 in Vincennes, Ind., son of Orville Fred and Clara Moore Fidlar. He was educated in the public schools of Vincennes, attended DePauw University where he earned his A.B., M.A. and Ph.D. degree in geology. During his college years he was elected to member ship in Phi Beta Kappa (scholastic honorary), Sigma Gamma Epsilon (geological honorary) and Sigma Xi (scientific honorary). In later years he was honored by Indiana University’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award in 1964, and by the University Geology Department’s Richard Owen Award in 1986. In May 1937 he married Martha Elizabeth Thorn in Vincennes. The moved to Indianapolis where he was employed as assistant state geologist. In 1938 he became district geologist for the Ohio Oil Co. (now Marathon Oil Co.), living in Marshall, Ill., and Bloomington, Ind. In 1943 he joined Mountain Fuel Supply Co. in Rock Springs as senior geologist and transferred to Salt Lake City in 1958 as executive vice president and became president in 1962 and chairman of the board in 1972. After his retirement in 1974 he served as a director of several subsidiary companies and for a time was appointed a senior director of Questar Corporation. During his active years in the business world, he was involved in many industry and community organizations. In Rock Springs, he served as president of the Camber of Commerce and the Rotary Club and he was a member of the school board for several years. He was a long-time director of Rock Springs National Bank. During his years in Salt Lake City, he served as a director of the boards of many organizations, such as First Security Corp., Westminster College, Utah Manufacturers Assn., Utah Safety Council, United Fund, Utah Symphony, Utah Foundation, Pro-Utah, Utah Heart Assn. and Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Assn. He was a past president of Alta Club and Salt Lake Rotary Club. He also served as president of the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and was a director of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States for eight years, the last three of which he served as vice-chairman of the Western Region for that organization. He served on the board of directors of St. Mark’s Hospital for 15 years and was a life member and past president of Pacific Coast Gas Association. He also served for a time as a director of American Gas Association. For many years he was an active member of the Honorary Colonels Corps of Utah and a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. Fidlar is survived by his wife; sister, Mrs. R.W. (Thelma) Engle, Vincennes, and several nieces and nephews in the West and Midwest. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 GEORGE BURROLA PRICE, Utah—Funeral services for George Burrola were Wednesday, April 17, 1991 in Price. Burrola, 84, of Price, Utah died April 13, 1991 at a Price nursing home. He was born April 23, 1906 at Kelly, N.M. to Valentin and Guillerma Burrola, he married Jennie Hernandez, who later died. He married Hazel Ruby Keele on March 25, 1965. He worked for the Kaiser Steel Coal Mine in Sunnyside, Utah, and was a union organizer in New Mexico. He was a former coal miner in Superior. He is survived by his wife; 10 children, Tom Burrola, Price, Richard Burrola, West Valley City, Utah, Johnny Burrola, Kearns, Utah, Darlene Kibbee, West Valley City, George Burrola Jr., Las Vegs, Nev., Robert Burrola, Idaho, Edward Burrola, Bill Burrola and JoAnn Curtain, all of California, and Jerry Burrola, Wyoming; a stepdaughter, Bonnie Lee Boren, Sandy, Utah; a stepson, Gail Wagner, Arizona; 34 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; six brothers and sisters, Joseph Burrola and Nick Burrola, both of California, Edna Medero, Mary Burrola, William Burrola and Dan Burrola, all of New Mexico. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 DONALD “SCOTTY” SHOOPMAN SPIRO, Okla.—Graveside services for Donald “Scotty” Shoopman were Wednesday, April 17, at the Spiro, Okla. City Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Meyers officiating. Shoopman, 63, of Jenks, Okla., died Friday, April 12 at his residence. Shoopman was born July 3, 1927 in Broadwater, Neb., to Elzie and Maude (Dodds) Shoopman. Survivors include his wife, Wilma of the home; six daughters, Kimberly Hope Shoopman of Dickerson, N.D., Donna Lee Austin of Minneapolis, Betty Lorine Weil of Jenks, Okla., Pamela Jean Wesley of Amarillo, Texas and Nina MoLinda Shariati of Sacramento, Calif.; two sons, Christopher Scott Shoopman of the home and Chuck Wiley of Hennessey, Okla.; two sisters, Ila Mae Davis of Rock Springs and Lucille Wright of Thermopolis; and 14 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1991 ROBERT “RED” P. ALLISON COOS BAY, Ore.—Funeral services for Robert “Red” P. Allison, 72, Coos Bay, Ore., were Friday, March 22 at Coos Bay Chapel with the Rev. Mel Wiggers of Hauser Community Church officiating. Interment followed at Ocean View Memory Gardens. He was born Oct. 3, 1918, in Greenville, S.C., and died March 18, 1991 at Coos Bay. Allison had been a resident of Coos Bay the past 24 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married Annette Scott Aug. 13, 1967 in Gunnison, Colo. Allison was a member of the local laborers association. His hobby was fishing and he was active and involved in Little League Baseball, both Babe Ruth and SWOYA leagues. Survivors include his wife, Annette, of Coos Bay; sons, Robe and James Allison, both of Coos Bay; daughter, Dorothy Regon of Easley, S.C. Allison lived in Manila, Utah for many years. He worked on the Flaming Gorge Dam and for various logging operations in the Uintah Mountains as well as other work in the area. Mrs. Allison (at the time Miss Scott) taught elementary school at Manila. After their marriage, they moved to Coos Bay. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1991 JOHN M. LEE Funeral services for John M. Lee were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 1991, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. John B. Pennington officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Lee, 68, of 710 A St., Rock Springs died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:47 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Lee died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Rock Springs Nov. 16, 1922, the son of the late Norton and Mary Bryant Lee. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. Lee attended Colorado School of Mines and the University of Wyoming. He married the former Jerry R. Riley in Green River Feb. 10, 1944. Lee was the retired owner and operator of the Texaco distributorship in Rock Springs for 46 years. He retired in 1978. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M., the Rock Springs Shrine Club of which he was a past president, a member of the Korein Temple, the York Right Bodies and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. Lee was a past president of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce. He served as a state senator for Sweetwater County from 1968-1972. He served on the Wyoming Judicial Advisory Board. He was a past member of the Wyoming Travel Commission and was a past president of the Sweetwater County Republican Party. Survivors include his wife, Jerry R. Lee of Rock Springs; two sons, John M. Lee Jr. of Rock Springs and Casey Lee of Laramie; four daughters, Mrs. Tim (Katie) Beppler of Evanston, Mrs. Michael (Amy) McClure of Lander, Capt. Mary Ann Lee serving in the U.S. Air Force in Germany and Mrs. Scott (Abby) Putnam of Ogden, Utah; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Barbara) Knudsen of Boise, Idaho and Mrs. James (Jean) Gillum of Casper; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Copenhaver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1991 FLOSSIE W. WILKIE Funeral services for Flossie W. Wilkie were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Wilkie, Raymond WIlkie, Russell Wilkie, Richard Wilkie, Keith Wilkie and Joe Krutzer. Honorary pallbearers were George Foster and Clyde Brunz. Ms. Wilkie, 90, of 223 R Street, Rock Springs, died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since April 11. A resident of Rock Springs since 1913, Mrs. Wilkie had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Oct. 23, 1900 in Victoria Terrace, Howden, LeWear, England, the daughter of the late Thomas and Anne Rutherford Woodward. She attended schools in England, Washington State and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1919. Mrs. Wilkie taught schools in Rock Springs for many years. She returned to the University of Wyoming and received a bachelor of arts degree in education Aug. 21, 1953. She taught fifth grade for the School District No. 1 for 30 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Women’s Benefit Association. Survivors include one son, Robert A. Wilkie of Rock Springs; one brother, Arthur Woodward of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Roy Albert Wilkie of Rock Springs, Renee Ann Johnson of Beaumont, Calif., Raymond A. Wilkie of Redding, Calif., Richard A. Wilkie of Pueblo and Russell Wilkie of Crescent City, Calif. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilkie was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Woodward, and two sisters, Ethel Lenzi and Lilly Weeks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1991 ANNIE KRAGOVICH Funeral services for Annie Kragovich were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Charles Taylor of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Buddy Kaumo, Carl Bogataj, Paul Parker, Tony Tarufelli, Bobby Tarufelli and Bruno Bertagnolli. Mrs. Kragovich, 76, of 1738˝ Cedar Avenue, Canon City, Colo., died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, April, 20, 1991 at the St. Thomas Moore Progressive Care Center in Canon City where she had been a patient for one week. A resident of Canon City since 1986 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Kragovich had been in ill health the past year. She was born in Reliance on Oct. 31, 1914, the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Rossetti Tardoni. She attended schools in Frontier and Winton and married Joe Kragovich at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs Sept. 19, 1931. He preceded her in death Aug. 31, 1983. Mrs. Kragovich was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John (Josephine) Tarufelli of Rock Springs; two sons, Donald Kragovich and Glenn Kragovich, both of Canon City; one brother, Joe Tardoni of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary Guerri of Provo, Utah; five grandchildren ;two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kragovich was preceded in death by one sister, Jennie Nigra. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1991 FLORENCE BELL Funeral services for Florence Bell were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 1991, at the LDS Church at 3306 White Mountain Boulevard. Bishop Lowell R. Dawson conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Bell, 99, of 1232 North St., Reliance, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1991 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a patient for the past eight months. A resident of Reliance since 1934 and former resident of Park City, Utah, Mrs. Bell had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Oct. 22, 1891 in Randolph, Utah, the daughter of the late William Henry and Annie L. Smith Simpson. She attended schools in Randolph, Utah. She married Dennis E. Bell in Evanston Nov. 21, 1910 and their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in 1952. He preceded her in death June 17, 1970. Mrs. Bell was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one daughter, Fae D. Grove of Reliance; one sister, Alice Normandy of Santa Anna, Calif.; one grandson, Melvin D. Grove of Miami, Florida; two great-granddaughters, Linda Vanessa and Jaclyn Anne Grove, both of Miami and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1991 JESSE ENGLE GLENDIVE, Mont.—Services for Jesse Engle were April 19 in Glendive with burial in Glendive, Mont., at Dawson Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Engle, Cody Engle, Dennis Pederson, Jim Peterson, Robert Kinney and Delon Boeckel. Engle, 95, died April 17, 1991, at the Wibaux County Nursing Home, Glendive, Mont. He was born Jan. 7, 1896 in Detroit, Kan., a son of Henry and Tina Engle. He moved to Wyoming in 1912. On Aug. 1, 1917 he married Estella Sims in Farson. During World War I he served in the U.S. Army in France. He then returned to Farson where he lived for 32 years and operated a dairy farm. In 1943 they moved to Glendive and operated a cattle ranch until they retired in 1961. Mrs. Engle preceded her husband in death in 1983. Survivors include two sons, Jesse I. Engle and Jack Engle, both of Glendive; two sisters, Helen McDonald of Denver and Edith McDonnell, Detroit; two grandsons, Gary and Cody Engle, both of Glendive; six granddaughters, Mrs. Robert (Juanita) Kinney, Mrs. Dennis (Stella) Pederson, Mrs. Delon (Helen) Boeckel and Bonnie Engle, all of Glendive, Mrs. Russell (Linda) Schwartz, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Mrs. James (Toni) Peterson, LaBarge; 15 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1991 RACHEL MAE THOMPSON DENVER—Services for Rachel Mae Thompson were 2 p.m. Friday in Denver at the Oligner Mortuary. Mrs. Thompson, 98, former Rock Springs resident, died Sunday, April 21, 1991 at the Cheyenne Health Care Center. She was born May 14, 1892 to pioneer parents Minnie and Edmund Starrett in Clarkson, Neb. She was a graduate of Kearney State Normal School in 1915 and was an elementary teacher in Nebraska and Douglas. She married Army Lt. Edward M. Thompson June 12, 1918, in Douglas and after World War II they came to Rock Springs where he eventually became superintendent of schools. In recent years she lived in Denver. She was a member of the Methodist Church, P.E.O. sisterhood and the D.A.R. She was preceded in death by her husband and four brothers. Survivors include one son, Edward M. Thompson Jr. of Cheyenne; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1991 JOHN JOSEPH FERNANDEZ BIG PINEY—Services for John Joseph Fernandez were Wednesday, 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at Big Piney. Father Robert G. Lynch, S.J., officiated. Cremation followed. Fernandez, 40, Big Piney, died early Sunday, April 21, in a one-car rollover northwest of Big Piney. He was born May 4, 1950 in Denver, a son of James and Louise Lopez Fernandez. He served in the Army in Vietnam from September of 1969 to August of 1971. He married Lynn Mallette Sept. 26, 1973, in Las Vegas, Nev. He moved to LaBarge in 1979 from El Paso, Texas. He moved to Big Piney in 1984. He had been employed by Texaco Oil Company as a truck driver for 14 ˝ years. Survivors include his wife, Lynn; two daughters, Jennifer Lea and Rebecca Fe, all of Big Piney; five brothers, George and Edward in Las Vegas, Victor of Orlando, Fla., Clifford Duran, Las Vegas, Raymond Duran, Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Barbara Martinez, Las Vegas; mother, Louise Fernandez, Holman, N.M., his grandmother, Soledad Lopez, Holman, N.M. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, father and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 FRED TERRY MORGANDO A mass of Christian burial for Fred Terry Morgando was celebrated Wednesday, May 1, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Tuesday, April 30, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Loisate, Larry Turcato, John Costantino, Pete Markisich, Pat Brotherton and John Kauchich. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Fedrizzi, Alex Pastor, Chris Stassinos, John Ferrero and all of his mnay friends. Morgando, 47, of 1257 Elm Drive, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Morgando died from a sudden illness. He was born in Rock Springs, Aug. 8, 1943, the son of the late Fred Joseph and Pauline Bellu Morgando. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1962. He attended Western Wyoming College and a journeyman apprenticeship training program in Casper four four years. He married the former JoLynn Majhanovich in Rock Springs Dec. 16, 1967. Morgando served in the Wyoming National Guard for several years. Morgando was a master electrician and he was co-owner and operator of Delta Electric in Rock Springs. He worked for the D and D Converters in Rock Springs for the past two years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 322, and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 800. Survivors include his wife, JoLynn Morgando; one son, Freddie John Morgando; two daughters, Kimberly Morgando and Tiffany Morgando; one brother, Patrick Brotherton, all of Rock Springs; two aunts and two uncles, Shirley and Frank Morgando of Cheyenne, and Joe and Laura Tomich of Jackson and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 GENEVIEVE FINCH Funeral services for Genevieve Finch were conducted Friday, May 3, 1991, at the Church of Christ in Encampment. John Crandall conducted the services. Interment was in the Washington Park Cemetery in Encampment. Pallbearers were Paul Schmied, Robert Finch, Dustin Finch, Joe Cornell, Dick Martin, Slim Kraft. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Finch, Stuart Herring, Willis Greenwood, Walt Wade. Mrs. Finch, 67, of Encampment, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 1991, at the home of her son at 115 Monroe Ave. in Green River. A resident of Encampment since 1987 and former resident of Rawlins and Green River, Mrs. Finch died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 23, 1923 in Encampment, the daughter of the late Carl W. and Clara Mae Anderson Murray. She attended schools in Encampment and married Lewis H. Finch in Everett, Wash., Jan. 17, 1944. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1988. Mrs. Finch was a retired clerk for the Safeway Stores in Rawlins. She also had managed the Patterson Trailer Court in Green River. She was a member of the Church of Christ, the VFW Auxiliary, the Encampment Garden Club, the Stitch and Chat Club and the Sagebrush Senior Citizens in Encampment. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Pam Finch and Norman L. and Dorothy Finch, all of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Paul Schmied of Rock Springs; one brother, Ed Murray of Pangburn, Ark.; three sisters, Charlotte Kraft of Encampment, Mary Betz of Denver and Alice Cornell of Saratoga; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Finch was preceded in death by one sister, Lenora Mae Murray, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 E.R. “PETE” HENNINGSEN RAWLINS—Graveside services for E.R. “Pete” Henningsen were Wednesday, May 1, in the Rawlins City Cemetery. Henningsen, 96, died Sunday, April 28, 1991, at his home in Lafayette, Colo. He was born Aug. 10, 1894 in Pueblo, Colo., a son of Peter and Amanda Ida Kirchner Henningsen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I who married Gladys Irene Bailey Oct. 15, 1921, in Denver. She preceded him in death Aug. 25, 1969. He was a miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company from 1914 until he retired in 1962. Survivors include a son, George Burton Henningsen, Benton, Ark.; two daughters, Charlotte Irene Brockeen, Green River and Cherie Arlene Sanchez, Lafayette; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, one sister and two sons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 JOSEPH CARL DOMINISKI Funeral services for Joseph Carl Dominiski were conducted Tuesday, April 30, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Milton Friel, Neil Heikes, Steve Hickerson, Byron Stoddard, Gerald Brown and Rod Paul. Dominiski, 86, of 505 P St., Rock Springs, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since April 19, 1991. A longtime resident of Rock Springs Dominiski died following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 15, 1905 in Old Rouse, Colo., the son of the late Joseph F. and Margaret Anderson Dominiski. He attended schools in Reliance and married the former Barbara deWall in Manila, Utah, May 2, 1929. She preceded him in death in April of 1978. Dominisi was a retired coal miner having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Reliance. Dominiski also retired as a custodian for the City of Rock Springs. He was the oldest living member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in which he was active, serving in all of the offices for the past 67 years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Manuel (Eva) Carrillo of Rock Springs; one sister, Eva Friel of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Ann Dominiski of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, John Carrillo, Maxine Carrillo, Barbara Darfree and Rick Carrillo, all of Rock Springs; six great-grandchildren, Mike and Gwen Carrillo, Nathan, Becky, Timmy and Dana Coletti, all of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Dominiski was preceded in death by one brother, Leo Dominiski and one great-grandson, Edward Cole Paisley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 GERALD DEAN WARBY The body of Gerald Dean Warby was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation after memorial services were conducted Thursday, May 2, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Eddie Harsha conducted the services. Warby, 60, of 265 Monroe Ave., Green River, died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 1991 at his home. A longtime resident of Green River, Warby had been in ill health since Sept. 17, 1990. He was born Jan. 2, 1931 in Manila, Utah, the son of the late Stephen and Hanna Nelson Warby. He attended schools in Green River. Warby was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He married the former Donna Mae Schmidt in Green River May 29, 1977. Warby was an electrician, having worked for the Modern Light and Electric Company until ill health forced his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Donna Mae Warby of Green River; one son, Terry John Warby of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three daughters, Sherry Russell of Bakersfield, Calif., Deonna Brown of Rock Springs and Amanda Marie Warby of Green River; one half-brother, Wayne Deck of Green River; four sisters, Elsie Martin of Fresno, Calif., Dottie Bower of Green River, Tillie Marshall of Salt Lake City, and Mary Herman of Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Warby was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence Dean Warby, who died in December of 1979. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 LARETTA STAPLETON NAPA, Calif.—A memorial mass for Laretta Stapleton was celebrated Thursday at St. Apollinaris Catholic Chuch, 3700 Lassen St., Napa, Calif., with the Rev. Father Michael Cleary as celebrant. Interment was private at Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Stapleton, 85, died Friday, April 26, at a convalescent hospital in Napa, Calif. Mrs. Stapleton was born to John and Christina (Lloyd) Milan on July 14, 1905 in Cheyenne, where she was raised and educated. She married Dr. Roy Joseph Stapleton in 1925 in Greeley, Colo. They lived in Green River and in 1970 they retired to Sun City, Ariz. Stapleton died April 18, 1990 and in May of that year, Mrs. Stapleton moved to Napa to be near her daughter, Joan Shelsta, 35 Fountain Grove Circle, Napa, 94558. Mrs. Stapleton was a bridge player and a member of St. Clement’s of Rome Catholic Church of Sun City. She is survived by her daughter, Joan; two sisters, Mary Margaret Atkins and Viola Ashton, both of Cheyenne; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, John Robert in 1960 and a brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 JOHN JOSEPH FERNANDEZ BIG PINEY—Services for John Joseph Fernandez were Wednesday, 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at Big Piney. Father Robert G. Lynch, S.J., officiated. Cremation followed. Fernandez, 40, Big Piney, died early Sunday, April 21, in a one-car rollover northwest of Big Piney. He was born May 4, 1950 in Denver, a son of James and Louise Lopez Fernandez. He served in the Army in Vietnam from September of 1969 to August of 1971. He married Lynn Mallette Sept. 26, 1973, in Las Vegas, Nev. He moved to LaBarge in 1979 from El Paso, Texas. He moved to Big Piney in 1984. He had been employed by Texaco Oil Company as a truck driver for 14 ˝ years. Survivors include his wife, Lynn; two daughters, Jennifer Lea and Rebecca Fe, all of Big Piney; five brothers, George and Edward in Las Vegas, Victor of Orlando, Fla., Clifford Duran, Las Vegas, Raymond Duran, Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Barbara Martinez, Las Vegas; mother, Louise Fernandez, Holman, N.M., his grandmother, Soledad Lopez, Holman, N.M. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, father and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 MADGE STEVENS RAWLINS—Funeral services for Madge Stevens were conducted Saturday, April 27, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Bishop Al Matthews of the first ward of the L.D.S. Church conducted the services. Intermentw as in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Stevens, 94, of 206 Alcova St., Rawlins, died at 3:37 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 shortly after being admitted to the Carbon County Memorial Hospital. A resident of Rawlins since 1982 and former resident of Green River and Manila, Mrs. Stevens had been in ill health the past several years. She was born May 18, 1896 in Burntfork, the daughter of the Garabaldi and Anne Elizabeth Rolfe Gamble. She attended schools in Burntfork and married George Albert Stevens in Manila, Utah, Jan. 21, 1921. He preceded her in death Sept. 23, 1940. Mrs. Stevens was a retired maid having worked for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1946-1968. She was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include one son, Albert Stevens of Garden Grove, Calif.; one daughter, Zora Miller of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Georgeanna and Raymond Roberts of Rawlins; three grandchildren, Mike Roberts of Laramie, Mitch Roberts of Rawlins and Elizabeth Ann Ryan and husband Tom of Thermopolis; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by one son, Eldred Stevens; one brother, Earl Gamble and three sisters, Ruby Gamble, Ethel Logan and Lila Logan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 JUSTA QUINTANA GUTIERREZ OGDEN, Utah—Funeral mass for Justa Quintana Gutierrez was Monday, April 22 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ogden. Vigil service with rosary was Sunday in the Larkin and Sons Mortuary. Interment was in the Ogden City Cemetery. Mrs. Gutierrez, 82, died Thursday, April 11, 1991 at St. Benedict’s Hospital in Ogden, Utah. She was born June 20, 1908 in Gardener, Colo., the daughter of Juan Francisco Quintana and Nicolacita Trujillo. She married Faustin Joe Gutierrez Nov. 22, 1933 in Boulder, Colo. He died April 19, 1982. She had been a resident of Ogden, Utah for 39 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Mrs. Gutierrez lived in Green River for the past four years, before returning to Ogden in August of 1990 due to illness. Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hinojos of Ogden, Mrs. Bernice Vigil of Green River and Catherine Trujillo of Ogden; 18 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers and two sisters, Jim Quintana of Santa Ana, Calif., Tony Quintana of Longmont, Colo., Manuel Quintana of Orange, Calif., Bennie Quintana of Phoenix, Flora Clark of Garden Grove, Calif., and Julia Martinez of Westminster, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1991 MICHAEL THERON STASSINOS Funeral services for Michael Theron Stassinos were conducted Saturday, April 27, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Charles Inks of the Assembly of God of Grand View, Wash., conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Stassinos, 3-day-old infant son of James M. Stassinos and Marie A. Kragovich of No. 24, Stassinos Ranch Road, Rock Springs, died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 1991 a the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah where he had been a patient for one day. He was born Tuesday, April 23, 1991. Survivors include his parents, James M. Stassinos and Marie A. Kragovich, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Taylor Anthony Kragovich of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Harry and Evelyn Stassinos of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Fred H. and Evonne Inks of Rock Springs; his maternal great-grandparents, Irene Bender of Billings, Mont., and Thelma and Wilbur Inks of Spokane, Wash.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1991 ROSE THUM BARRY SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Memorial services for Rose Barry were Tuesday, May 7, in San Antonio. Mrs. Barry, 69, died of cancer May 5, 1991 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born Nov. 22, 1921 in Rock Springs, a daughter of Emma and Gotlieb Thum, early-day merchants who ran Thum’s Confectionary, 447 North Front St. She graduated in 1939 from Rock Springs High School and attended the University of Wyoming. She married Stu Barry Jan. 16, 1940, and he later preceded her in death. They moved to San Antonio in 1952 and she worked 26 years with Town and Country Fashions. She was also a volunteer with the Institute of Teas Culture and the American Cancer Society. Survivors include three children, Patricia Dundar, San Antonio, Peggy Barry, Austin, Texas, and the Rev. Michael Barry, McGehee, Ark.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Robert Thum, Sherman Oaks, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1991 BASIL WISNIEWSKI PRICE, Utah—Graveside services for Basil Wisnewski were Wednesday at the Price City Cemetery. Wisniewski, 86, died May 5, 1991 in Price. He was born Nov. 25, 1904 in Cumberland to William and Anastasia Rublinski Wisniewski. He married Isabella (Bella) Ceterio Oct. 16, 1927 in Paris, Idaho. She died Oct. 7, 1987. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He spent his early years in Kemmerer and Superior. He moved to Price in 1947. He was employed as a mechanic with Vetere Motors and was later a route salesman for Mendenhall’s Auto Parts and Price Auto. His hobbies were fishing and hunting from his cabin in Scofield. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Robert (Charlotte) Pike and Glorya Eaquinta, both of Price; brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanley and Albina Wisniewski, John and Mary Wisniewski, all from Rock Springs and Henry Wisniewski of Green River; and sister and brother-in-law, Helen and William Hafner of Rock Springs. Also surviving are three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by parents, three brothers, two sisters and one son-in-law, Dominic Eaquinta. Wisniewski had resided with his daughter, Charlotte (Mrs. Robert) Pike at 867 North Ninth East, Price, Utah, 84501. Glorya Eaquint’s address is 883 North Ninth East, also in Price. His brothers and sisters all attended his services as did Margaret Armstrong, a cousin from British Columbia, Canada. Thos attended from Sweetwater County included his brother, John Wisniewski and wife, Mary; brother, Stanley Wisniewski; sister, Helen Hafner and her husband, William and son John; nieces and nephews, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wisniewski Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wisniewski, Bud Jessop, James Arndt, and Mrs. Adolph (Iris) Porenta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1991 JEFFERSON C. “J.C.” EUBANKS The body of Jefferson C. “J.C.” Eubanks was taken to Morton, Texas, for funeral services and interment. Eubanks, 77, of 112 South 4th West, Green River, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 1991 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where he had been a resident since Jan. 17, 1989. A resident of Green River since June of 1983 and former resident of Maple, Texas, Eubanks had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Dec. 3, 1913, in Cleburne, Texas, the son of the late Asa Rogers and Thursie Irene Morgan Eubanks. He attended schools in Texas and was a retired truck driver for the Cotton Gins of Texas. Eubanks was a member of the Maple Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, William H. and Ruth Eubanks of Lubbock, Texas, and several nieces and nephews including Dorothy McCaslin of Green River and W.C. Eubanks of Maple. In addition to his parents, Eubanks was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1991 DONALD GEORGE GAYLOR BRIGHTON, Colo.—Services for Donald George Gaylor were April 17, 1991 at St. Augustine Church. Rice Mortuary & Crematory was in charge of arrangements. Gaylor, 63, lifetime resident of Brighton, Colo., died April 13, 1991. Gaylor was born Jan. 12, 1928 in Brighton. He graduated from Brighton High School and attended CSU for three years. He married Wilma Seidenberg April 15, 1950 in Denver. He was owner and president of Gaylors Food Store for 37 years; former Brighton volunteer fireman for 17 years; and a member and past president of Brighton Rotary. He was am ember of the Elks Lodge BPOE 1586; St. Augustine Church; supported the Brighton DECA for 20 years and was a past executive director of DECA board of directors; past director and president of Associated Grocers of Colorado for 10 years; past distinguished citizen of Brighton in 1961; member of the Brighton Chamber of Commerce and former board member of the Chamber board of directors; and past member of the Brighton Jaycees. His hobbies were fishing, playing golf, skiing, raising boxer dogs and gardening. He is survived by his mother, Maude Gaylor of Brighton; wife, Wilma Gaylor of Brighton; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol Ann and John Frey of Brighton; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory C. and Kathleen Gaylor of Rock Springs; two sisters, Phyllis Flower of Denver and Shirley Abrames of Loveland, Colo.; three grandsons, John Austin Frey III and Casey Gene Frey of Brighton and Wesley Eversole of Rock Springs; and one granddaughter, Jesse Eversole of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1991 GWEN DENNIS BARNARD Funeral services for Gwen Dennis Barnard were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6 at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Bishop Julian Sorensen of the L.D.S. Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Barnard, 54, of 1565 Nebraska St., Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:17 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 1991. A resident of Green River for the past 11 years and former resident of South Jordan, Utah, Mrs. Barnard died following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 12, 1936 in Provo, Utah, the daughter of Ervin Deloy and Verda Alberta Mecham Dennis. She attended schools in Provo, Utah and was a graduate of the Lincoln High School in Provo in 1955. She attended Brigham Young University and was married in the Manti Temple Oct. 11, 1957. She married Travis Barnard in Elko, Nev. July 2, 1960. She was active in modeling and graduated from Michelle’s Modeling School in Salt Lake City. She was in many local organizations and was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include her husband, Travis Bernard of Green River; her parents, Ervin and Verda Dennis of Provo, Utah; two sons, Guy Dennis Irvin of West Jordan, Utah and Mark Travis Barnard of Moscow, Idaho; two daughters, Jill Elizabeth Barnard of San Diego and Robin Lynn Barnard of Rock Springs; two brothers, Kent Ervin Dennis and Rodney M. Dennis, both of Salt Lake City; one sister, Diane Bowthorpe of Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1991 JASON GRIFFIN Funeral services for Jason Griffin were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 1991 at the Farson Community Hall. Pastor Ronald Potter of the Pilgrims Reformed Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Pallbearers were Rocky McWilliams, Shawn McWilliams, Steve Griffin, Chris Griffin, Dan Griffin and Shannon Griffin. Honorary pallbearers were Lee Burton, Ryan Bennett, Roger Jones, Tyler Thoren, Jacob Meeks, Josh Stout and Kevin Clark. Griffin, 14, of Farson, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 1991 from injuries he sustained in an accidental gun discharge that occurred in Farson at about 9:30 p.m. He was born March 3, 1977 in Lander, the son of James Matthew and Sheri Zoe McWilliams Griffin. He attended schools in Farson where he was presently in the eighth grade. He was involved in community and school activities, especially the sports program. He participated in football, basketball and track. He was baptized a Christian. Survivors include his parents, Matt and Sheri Griffin of Farson; one sister, Amanda Griffin of Farson; his paternal grandparents, Wally and Ann Taucher of Eden and E.O. Griffin; his maternal grandparents, Ike and Virginia McWilliams of Eden; his maternal great-grandparents, Ira and Edna McWilliams of Eden; his paternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Marshall of Eden and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1991 JOHN KENT OLSON MANILA, Utah—Funeral services for John Kent Olson were 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, 1991 at the Manila LDS Ward LDS Church. Burial was in the Manila Cemetery. Olson, 85, of Manila, Utah, died Monday, April 29, 1991 at his home. He was born Dec. 10, 1905 in Linwood, Utah to Charles Fredrick and Celinda Jane Twitchell Olson. He married Sara Francis Harris Sept. 7, 1928. He was the owner of the Circle Bar Ranch. He was a lifetime rancher in Daggett County. He was also a member of the Manila LDS Ward and served in the bishopric, was stake missionary, Sunday school teacher, priesthood teacher, ward historian, and scoutmaster. He was a barber for a short time in Evanston; helped to bring R.E. A. to Daggett county; served as county clerk, county attorney for about 20 years; helped to get the school bus running in Daggett County; worked on the road between Manila and Vernal; was secretary-treasurer for the Sheep Creek Irrigation Co.; and collected guns and old watches. He is survived by his wife, Sara Olson of Manila; sons and daughters, Mrs. Blair (Margaret) Williams, Roosevelt, Mrs. Loren (Ruth) Anderson, Kent, Wash., Fred Olson, Orland, Calif., Mrs. Joseph F. (Leta) Wahlquist, Manila, Jim Olson, Manila, Roger E. Olson, Springville, George Olson, Manila, Gilbert C. Olson, Evanston, Margaret Davidson, Manti and Mrs. Mable Field, Ogden; sister, Mary Almond, and brother, Charles Olson, both of Gresham, Ore. Preceded in death by brothers, Edgar and James Heber and two grandchildren, Miriam Olson and Sharla Olson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1991 DAVID R. JOHNSON LOVELAND, Colo.—Services for David R. Johnson were Tuesday, April 30 at Galilee Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gordon Peterson officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memory Gardens. Loveland Masonic Lodge No. 52 A.F. & A.M. conferred Masonic graveside services. Johnson, 90, 4105 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland, Colo., died April 27 at his home. He was born Oct. 5, 1900 in Animskog, Sweden to Carl M. and Elizabeth Petterson Johanson. He came to the United States in 1924 from Sweden. He lived in Rock Springs and worked with his brother, Carl J. Carlson, in the coal mines. He married E. Tracy Johnson Feb. 26, 1938 in Rock Springs. They moved to Estes Park in 1940 from Rock Springs. His wife owned and operated a beauty shop there. He became an electrician in construction work. He was employed with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation as an electrician and at the time of his retirement in 1965, he was general superintendent. At the time of his retirement he was awarded the “Outstanding Citizenship and Workmanship” award from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. They moved to Loveland in 1955 from Estes Park. Following his retirement he worked for the Cloverleaf Dog Track as a lurer operator for 1965 to 1979. He was a member of the Galilee Baptist Church, past master of Loveland Masonic Lodge No. 52 A.F. & A.M., American Legion, former member of Order of Eastern Star Orient Chapter No. 23, past Rainbow for Girls dad, past president Big Thompson Canyon Association of Retired Civil Employees No. 821. He is survived by his wife, E. Tracy Johnson, Loveland; a daughter, Alice Johnson, Loveland. Survivors also include three nieces and one nephew, LaVerne Carlson Betolo of Rock Springs, Ann Swanson Bramble, Dorothy Swanson Krueger, and Ray Swanson, all in Colorado. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1991 ELBERT “AL” BYNON SR. LYNDEN, Wash.—Graveside services for Elbert “Al” Bynon Sr. were Thursday, March 28 at Bayview Cemetery with military honors. Pastor Scott Jakel, Central Lutheran Church officiated. Ritualistic rites were by officers of Fairhaven Lodge 73 AF & AM. Bynon, age 65, of 2033 East Pole Road, Lynden, Wash., died Saturday, March 23, 1991 in a work-related accident. He was born March 14, 1926 in Alabama, and had been a Whatcom County resident for more than 30 years. He was a member of Fairhaven Lodge 73 AF & AM; Maple Leaf Chapter 58 O.E.S.; worked as a coal miner in the Bellingham Coal Mines and the copper mines in Butte, Montana. He married his wife, Betty, January 24, 1955 in Butte; had been a logger, construction worker and welder with jobs around the Pacific Northwest; owner/operator of Bynon Welding, which was his hobby, as well as business for the past 25 years; had been working for A.L.R.T., owned by Jerry Hammer, for the past seven months. He wa a former resident of Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Elbert “Ed” Bynon Jr. and his wife, Valerie of Bellingham, Karl A. Bynon and his wife CeCe of Bellingham; daughter, Catherine Kronewitter and husband Robert of Lynden; two sons from a previous marriage, Curt and Kenneth Sellers of California; two grandchildren, Gwenneth Bynon and Sarah Kronewitter; two brothers, Charles Bynon Sr., of Alabama; Virgil B. Bynon and wife Betty of Wyoming; two sisters, Betty Keller of Vancouver, Wash., Alice Wallace and husband Don of Montana; numerous other relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 1991 LYDIA LAURNEN Funeral services for Lydia Laurnen were conducted Thursday, May 16, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Home. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Laurnen, 87, of 346 H St., Rock Springs, died at 7:14 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Laurnen died following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 14, 1903 in Rock Springs, a daughter of the late Andrew and Alma Karvonen Anderson. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Toivo Laurnen in Manila, Utah. He preceded her in death Aug. 12, 1949. Mrs. Laurnen was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Dr. Edwin Laurnen of Bellevue, Wash.; two brothers, Richard Karvonen and Raymond Karvonen, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Edna Karvonen of Tillamook, Ore.; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Maurnen was preceded in death by one brother, Sam Anderson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 1991 MARY S. “MOLLY” PRYICH Funeral services for Mary S. “Molly” Pryich were conducted Tuesday, May 14, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Pryich, 65, of 97 2nd St., Rock Springs, died at about 8 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 1991 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Pryich died following a lengthy illness. She was born May 29, 1925 in Bowhill, Scotland, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Greig Brown. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1943. She married Mike D. “Brink” Pryich in Rock Springs Sept. 4, 1948 and he preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1985. Mrs. Pryich was a membe of the First Congregational Church. She was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Brown of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Gayle (Mary Beth) Ice of Rock Springs and Mrs. William (Patsy) Rossetti of Rock Springs; one brother, Mungo Brown of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Melvin (Margaret) McTee of Downey, Calif.; five grandchildren, Brian and Lindsey Phillips, Kayci, Kori and Kyle Rossetti, all of Rock Springs. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Pryich was preceded in death by her father, John Brown and one grandson, Trevor Scott Phillips. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 1991 MARGARET ANN HAFNER A mass of Christian burial for Margaret Ann Hafner was celebrated Friday, May 17, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Thursday, May 16, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Hafner, 74, of 126 Grant St., Rock Springs, died at 12:01 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 1991 at the L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient since May 8. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hafner had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Rock Springs Feb. 14, 1917, the daughter of the late John and Mary Schofield Duncan. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Henry Otto Hafner Sr. in Rock Springs June 19, 1935. He preceded her in death July 23, 1974. Mrs. Hafner was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center and the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include two sons, Carl Hafner and Henry Hafner Jr.; three sisters, Blanche St. Crois, Vernetta Moyes and Muriel (Mickey) Ferguson, all of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hafner was preceded in death by one daughter, Judith Diane Corhn, who died Aug. 16, 1969. The family received friends at the home of Carl Hafner who resides at 1112 McKinley Ave. in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 1991 VEKO MATILAINEN Funeral services for Veko Matilainen were conducted Saturday, May 11 at the Farson Community Hall. The Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Larry Turcato, Darrell Turcato, Glenn Harsha, Neal Jones, Ed Barton and Carl Tomich. Honorary pallbearers were William Lee Harnes, Marvin Applequist and Ralph DeLambert. Matilainen, 78, of Farson, died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since April 30. A resident of Farson since 1950 and former resident of Rock Springs, Matilainen had been in ill health the past one week. He was born in Finland July 18, 1912, the son of the late Agustus and Kreeta Saarela Matilainen. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Lorene Allison in Rock Springs Jan. 17, 1934. Matilainen was a rancher at the time of his death. He was a member of the school board and a member of the fire board in Farson. Survivors include his wife, Lorene of Farson; three daughters, Mrs. John (Charlotte) Shine of Waterford, Conn., Mrs. Nick (Erma) Nickerson of Casper, and Mrs. Edward (Fern) Skorcz of Big Piney; two sisters, Rachel Wilcox of Cody and Alie Roberts of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Matilainen was preceded in death by two brothers, Laurie and William Matilainen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 1991 DOVEY N. HANLEY BELLEVUE, Wash.—Memorial services for Dovey N. Hanley were Thursday, May 16, in Bellevue, Wash. Mrs. Hanley, 82, died Friday, May 10 in Bellevue, Wash. She was a former Rock Springs resident who had a career in teaching. She is survived by a son, Bill Hanley of Bellevue and a daughter, Hazel Proctor of Sequim, Wash., two brothers, a sister, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 25, 1991 TERRY A. SHIVELY The body of Terry A. Shively was cremated and memorial services were conducted Saturday, May 18, 1991 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Pastor Wayne Fults conducted the services. Shively, 24, of 5020 Springs Drive No. 21, Rock Springs, died at 4:35 p.m. Friday, May 10, 1991 at the University of Utah Medical Center where he had been a patient since May 3. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 12 years and former resident of Boise, Idaho, Shively had been in ill health the past one and a half weeks. He was born Jan. 7, 1967 in Cascade, Idaho, the son of Jerry A. and Ginger Ann Hager Shively. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1987. Shively had worked for the City of Rock Springs and the Flying J Truck Stop. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Jerry A. and Ginger Ann Shively of Rock Springs; one sister, Lena Shively of Rock Springs; his paternal grandfather, Vern Shively of Lincoln, Neb.; his maternal step-grandmother, Mrs. Earl Hager of Green River and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 25, 1991 ASHLEY MARIE HAUTALA Graveside funeral services and interment for Ashley Marie Hautala, infant daughter of Patrick and Mary D’Errico Hautala of 1660 West 2nd Street, No. 8, Rock Springs, were Wednesday, May 22 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. The infant was dead at birth at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 20, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Survivors include her parents, Patrick and Mary Hautala of Rock Springs; one brother, Bernard Matthew Hautala III of Rock Springs; her paternal grandparents, Ben M. and Marian Hautala of Rock Springs; her maternal grandparents, N. David and Patricia Zeimer of Minot, N.D., several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 25, 1991 MYRNA MILLER NAGEL Memorial services for Myrna Miller Nagel were conducted Wednesday, May 22 at the Villa, 1445 Uinta Drive in Green River. Rev. John Pennington of the St. John’s Episcopal Church conducted the services. Mrs. Nagel, 62, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since May 7. A resident of Green River for the past two years and former resident of Laramie, Mrs. Nagel had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Feb. 18, 1929 in Laramie, the daughter of the late Arnold W. and Sena Christensen Miller. She attended schools in Laramie and was a graduate of Laramie High School. She attended nurses training school at St. Lukes Hospital in Denver. She married Don Nagel in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Dec. 29, 1950, and he preceded her in death July 27, 1988. Mrs. Nagel was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and Order of Eastern Star of Laramie. Survivors include one son, Guy Nagel of Green River; one daughter, Sydney Shauers of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Nagel was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Miller and Gerald Miller. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1991 GLADYS LOWE A mass of Christian burial for Gladys Lowe was celebrated Saturday, May 25 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Friday, May 24, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Lowe, 90, 609 Second Street, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Lowe had been in ill health the past several months. She was born March 4, 1901, in Carbon, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Harrison Lucas. She attended schools in Hanna and was a graduate of the Hanna High School with the class of 1919. Mrs. Lowe was a graduate of the Barnes Business College in Denver, Colo. She married William Lowe in Coalville, Utah, and he preceded her in death March 19, 1954. Mrs. Lowe was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Marilyn Rogers of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Jack Collins and Wilma and John Erramouspe, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Genevieve Gordon of Denver; one sister, Eileen Cheesbrough of Rawlins; 24 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Lowe was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters and three children who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1991 AURELIA MALDONADO A mass of Christina burial for Aurelia Maldonado was celebrated Saturday, May 25, 1991 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Friday, May 24, 1991 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Maldonado, 77, 435 Logan Street, Green River, died at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A resident of Green River since 1944, Mrs. Maldonado died of a lengthy illness. She was born June 16, 1913 in Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of the late Tomas and Feliciana Morales Sanchez. She attended schools in Mexico and married Juan (John) Maldonado Jan. 22, 1938 in Guerrero. They emigrated permanently to Wyoming in 1944. Mrs. Maldonado was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Juan Maldonado of Green River; three sons, John, Roland and Carl Maldonado; one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Mary) Iribarren, all of Green River; two brothers, Isidro Sanchez of Green River and Marcos Sanchez of Piedras Negras, Mexico; one sister, Josefina Lopez of Eagle Pass, Texas; six granddaughters, nine grandsons, and three great-granddaughters. Several nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1991 DORA WORKMAN Funeral services for Dora Workman were conducted Thursday, May 30 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Funeral Chapel in Green River. Isaac Maestas of the Rivers of Living Waters Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Richard Simmons, Dean Simmons, Kelly Simmons, Ross Miller, Danny SHellman, Gerald Pollock and Richard P. Simmons. Mrs. Workman, 89, 1325 Sage Street, Rock Springs, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since May 20. A resident of Rock Springs for the past four years and former longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Workman died following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1902 in Lewis, Iowa, the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Jennie Russ Doty. She attended schools in Iowa and married Oliver W.A. Harsha on April 6, 1920. He preceded her in death. She later married Charles Workman Dec. 17, 1961 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Workman watered trains for the Union Pacific Railroad. Survivors include one daughter, Hattie Nellestein of Green River; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Several great-great-grandchildren also survive. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Workman was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, one sister and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1991 ANDREW JACOB CALLAHAM Graveside funeral services and interment for Andrew Jacob Callahan were Friday, May 31 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Reverend David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Callahan, infant son of Amy Johnson and Jerry Callahan of 1605 Donalynn Drive, No. 23, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:17 a.m. Monday, May 27, 1991. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, an autopsy Monday morning revealed Andrew died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He was born March 7, 1991 in Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents, Jerry Callahan and Amy Johnson of Rock Springs; one brother, Thomas Allen Callahan of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Joe DeWester of Rock Springs and Janice Callahan of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Margaret A. Martinez of Rock Springs; maternal great-grandmother, June Schultz of Rock Springs; and paternal great-grandparents, John and Mildred Harris of Apache Junction, Arizona. Several aunts and uncles also survive. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Michael Callahan and his maternal great-grandfather, Ben Schultz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1991 ROCCO JOHN COSTANTINO Funeral services for Rocco John Costantino, 375 Sunset Drive, Reno, Nev. were at the Grimes Funeral Home in Rocksprings, Texas, May 25 with Rev. Don Quigley officiating. Burial was in Rocksprings cemetery in Rocksprings, Texas. Costantino died at his home in Reno May 20, following a brief illness. A former resident of Rock Springs, Wyo., he moved to San Francisco years ago and retired in Reno. He married Laura Dee Ragsdale of Rocksprings, Texas, August 11, 1948. She preceded him in death on March 6, 1986. Born August 3, 1910 at San Giorgio Canavese, Aosta, Italy, he was the son of the late Rocco John and Apollonia Varello Costantino. He came to Rock Springs from Italy in 1924. Costantino was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a musician who performed with local bans as well as national name bands. Surviving is one brother, Emilio of Rock Springs, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a twin brother, Pete; brothers, Aldo, Quinto and Lawrence; and one sister, Mrs. Maurice (Mary) Messersmith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1991 BEN A. PHILLIPS SUN CITY, Ariz.—Private services for Ben A. Phillips were in Boulder, Colo. and Sun City, Ariz. A former Rock Springs resident, Phillips died May 26, 1991, in Sun City, Ariz. Phillips was born April 1, 1914 in Rock Springs, the son of John and Mary Filipovich. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1931. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Phillips of Sun City, Ariz.; a brother, Mike Filipovich, a resident of the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs; a son, Dr. Wayne Phillips of Boulder, Colo.; and two grandchildren, Sara and Johnathan Phillips of Boulder, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1991 IRIS MARIA BEAVER McCREERY MEETEETSE—Memorial services for Iris Maria (Beaver) McCreery were Friday, May 24, 1991 at Grace Baptist Church in Greybull with the Rev. Floyd Ellison officiating. Mrs. McCreery, 65, of 1907 Nebraska Ave., Meeteetse, died May 21, 1991. She was born Jan. 22, 1926 in Manderson, Wyo. to Myrtle Morgan and Virgil Oscar Beaver. She grew up in and attended school at Manderson. She married James Ogg in 1942. They were later divorced in 1966. She then married Leo (Pete) McCreery Feb. 4, 1967. A former resident of Boulder, Wyo., she lived most of her life in the Big Horn Basin area. She was a member of the Manderson Church until about six years ago when she transferred her membership to Grace Baptist Church of Greybull. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary of Greybull, Eagles Auxiliary of Basin and the Senior Citizens Center of Meeteetse. She is survived by her husband, Pete; two children, Mrs. Dan (Arlene Ogg) Griffin of Meeteetse, and Harold Ogg of Greybull; two stepchildren, Alvin McCreery of Cody and Trula (McCreery) Hefley of Bakersfield, Calif.; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Survivors also include three brothers, Ramond Beaver of Redding, Calif., Lloyd Beaver of Woodland Hills, Calif., and Dick Beaver of Greybull; one sister, Mrs. Glen (June Beaver) Kinder of Riverton. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 1991 ANN CUMMINGS A mass of Christina burial for Ann Cummings was celebrated Thursday, June 6, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Wednesday, June 5, 1991, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick McGovern, Terry Breece, John Starkovich, Guy Morton, Proctor Lescoe and Rennard Jensen. Mrs. Cummings, 76, of 117 L Street, Rock Springs, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, June 2 at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Cummings died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Canada on April 24, 1915, he daughter of the late Stipan (Steve) and Kata Kovacevic Krpan. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married James Vincent Cummings in Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 15, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1976. Mrs. Cummings was the retired owner and operator of the Cummings Burger Palace in Rock Springs. She cooked for many years at the Star Drive-In and worked for the lunch program for the School District No. 1. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Bill Cummings of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Proctor (JoAnn) Lescoe of Flagstaff, Ariz.; two sisters, Rosie Hale of Tipton, Ga., and Eva Kaul of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Cummings was preceded in death by two brothers, Marty Krpan and Nick Krpan, and two sisters, Mary Starkovich and Manda Radakovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 1991 BETTY LOUISE BRIDGEWATER COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa—Family funeral services for Betty Louise Bridgewater were in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Mrs. Bridgewater, 64, died June 1 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mrs. Bridgewater is a former resident of Reliance, Wyo., who resided in Reliance form 1975 to about one year ago. She is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Hanna of Boise, Idaho and Billie Campbell of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; one brother, Robert Avants of Evanston; and seven nephews and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother and father and one sister, Cathy Murphy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1991 DALE LEROY “RED” CHRISTIANSEN Funeral services for Dale LeRoy “Red” Christiansen were conducted Tuesday, June 11, 1991 at the Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. John Johansen officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Tim Buman, Alan Sword, Mike Johnson, Bruce Thomason, Fred Stevens and Dany Carver. Christiansen, 64, of 104 Cottonwood St., Rock springs died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:28 p.m. Friday, June 7, 1991. A resident of Rock Springs, since 1973 and former resident of Moab, Utah, Christiansen died of a sudden illness. He was born in Audubon County, Iowa, Feb. 20, 1927, the son of the late Lars J. and Amalie Jeppesen Christiansen. He attended schools in Audubon County and married the former Marjorie Kester in Audubon County Jan. 19, 1946. Christiansen was a retired maintenance foreman for the Allied Chemical Company. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Christiansen of Rock Springs; three sons, Darrell and Harley Christiansen, both of Rock Springs and David Christiansen of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Bob (Shriley) Guthrie of Reliance, Mrs. Bert (Aileen) Harris of Mills and Marilyn Christiansen of Casper; two brothers, Irwin Christiansen of Fritch, Texas, and Sidney Christiansen of Gray, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Henry (Leona) Newman of Fritch, Texas, Mrs. Junior (Elaine) Jensen of Gray, Iowa, and Mrs. Henry (Frances) Kissler of Quartzsite, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Christiansen was preceded in death by one daughter who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1991 EVELYN WILLIAMS Memorial services for Evelyn Williams were at Union Congregational Church, Green River, Monda, June 10, under the direction of Rev. Ben Smith. Mrs. Williams of Green River died Monday, June 6 [sic] in Dallas, Texas. She was born Jan. 19, 1906 in Evanston to John and Ann Stagg. She married Slim Williams, Aug. 6, 1924 in Ogden, Utah. Her survivors include one daughter, Audrey Gathercole of Dallas, Texas; and one son, Jack Williams of Green River; two granddaughters, Evelyn Warner of Las Vegas, Nev., and Deborah Harmon of Green River; two sisters, Ellen Harned of Green River and Jennie Hall of Gardena, Calif. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, one sister and one great-grandson. She was a past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star of Oakley, Kan., and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1991 LINDA KAY CASTOR CASPER—Funeral services for Linda Kay Castor were Wednesday, June 12, 1991 at Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Memorial Gardens in Casper. Mrs. Castor, 38, of Rock Springs, formerly of Casper, died June 7, 1991 at University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City after a short illness. She was born May 21, 1953 in Greeley, Colo., the daughter of Paul and Shirley (Brown) Nash. She graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in Casper in 1971. She was involved in sewing, boating and dancing. She moved to Rock Springs from Casper two years ago. She was a secretary for Homco International in Rock Springs. She was married to Charlie Csator, June 10, 1989 in Jackson Hole. Survivors include her husband, Charlie Castor of Rock Springs; one daughter, Stacy Brooks of Rock Springs; her father and mother, Paul and Shirley Nash of Casper; two brothers, Jim Nash and Kenny Nash, both of Lancaster, Calif.; two sisters, Sharlynn “Shar” Weber of Casper and Jeannie Smith of Quartz Hill, Calif.; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Brown of Greeley, Colo., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1991 VERNON GRAS BOUNTIFUL, Utah—Services for Vernon Gras were Tuesday, June 11 in Bountiful. The Rev. Karl Kruse of the Elin Lutheran Church of Ogden, Utah, conducted the service. Gras, of Bountiful, Utah was killed, Monday, June 3, in a car accident, 15 miles west of Laramie, on interstate 80. He and his wife were returning to Utah from a visit with their daughter, in Erie, Colo., when the accident occurred. His wife, Ruth, was hospitalized in Laramie and has since been released. Gras was born in Rock Springs, July 19, 1922, and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. He attended the 50th reunion of the Rock Springs High School during the summer of 1990. His parents were Rock Springs residents. His mother is the former Ann Karppi who resides in the family home in Bountiful. His late father was Raymond Gras. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Ruth; a son, Steven Michael Gras of Shorewood, Wis.; and daughters, Deborah Jenkins, of Erie, Colo.; and Carolyn Beck, of Ormand Beach, Fla.; twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1991 GEORGE LESLIE REYNOLDS Funeral services for George Leslie Reynolds were conducted in Riverton Wednesday, June 3. He was a former Green River resident and son of the former Green River Star owners, Adrian and Helen Reynolds. Burial was at the Mountain View Cemetery at Riverton. Reynolds, 59, of Riverton died June 1, 1991, at the Riverton Memorial Hospital of a cancerous brain tumor. Reynolds was born Aug. 28, 1932 in Rock Springs, the youngest of four children of Adrian Wall and Helen Lancaster Reynolds. He graduated from Green River High School in 1949. During his senior year, Reynolds’ pictures of the Wyoming blizzard of 1949 won him a scholarship to the Fred Archer School of Photography in Los Angeles. Reynolds was drafted into the Army in 1951. He attended the Fort Slocum Public Information School in New York and served as a combat photographer during the Korean War. He and his brother were river runners and photographed the canyons of the Green and Colorado rivers. Reynolds was one of the first 200 men to traverse the Grand Canyon. Reynolds graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1957 with a bachelor of science degree in journalism. He was affiliated with the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and Chi Gamma Iota veterans honor society. He married Mary Lou Corbett in Laramie in 1955, they divorced in 1963. From that marriage, he is survived by a daughter, Dianna Lynn Fritzler, and a granddaughter, Haley Quinn, both of Denver, Colo. Reynolds owned and operated Reynolds Desert Butte Photography Studio and worked with his parents, a third-generation newspaper family, at the Green River Star newspaper in Green River from 1957-1964. He moved to Kalamazoo, Mich., in 1964 as industrial editor and photographer for the Albion Malleable Iron Company. Reynolds married Margaret Romey in Mason City, Iowa, on June 26, 1965. They moved to Kearney, Neb., in 1967, where he was director for the Program of Journalism and faculty advisor to the student newspaper at Kearny State College. The student newspaper won a variety of regional and national collegiate press awards during his tenure. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a master of arts degree in journalism in 1969. Reynolds and his family moved to Riverton in 1973. He taught journalism and photography and was faculty advisor to the student newspaper at Central Wyoing College. He retired January 11, 1991, and was awarded the honor of professor emeritus from the college on May 17, 1991. He was also owner of Reynolds Photographer, a scenic and commercial photography studio. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and served as a lay reader. Reynolds also served as Boy Scout Troop 28 committee chairman. Reynolds was co-founder of Wind River Multiple Use Advocates (WRMUA) and served as its first president. He authored the book “Promise or Threat? A Study of ‘Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’ Management,” which won him the Arts in Action Pierrot Award for Best Writer. He was instrumental in advocating to the state, region and nation the concept of multiple use of public lands. He held a statewide meeting in Riverton for various groups of public land users which later formed the Wyoming coalition. In March of this year, Reynolds was awarded the Most Effective Grass Root Organization Leader for 1990 by the Wilderness Impact Research Foundation at the National Wilderness Conference in Denver. The award was presented by U.S. Sen. Al Simpson in “recognition of Reynolds’ dedication and enthusiasm in promoting multiple use of the lands in his community, state and nation.” Survivors include his wife, Margaret, of Riverton and two sons, Steven L. of Salt Lake City and Paul A. of Riverton. He is also survived by his mother, Helen L. of North Platte, Neb.; two sisters, Mary Layton of North Platte, Neb., and Rhoda Hallacy of Durango, Colo.; and one brother, Adrian K. of Greens Lake, Utah. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1991 KENNETH L. TYLER AURORA, Colo.—The body of Kenneth L. Tyler was cremated. Tyler, 64, died May 25, 1991 in Aurora, Colo. He was born in Green River April 21, 1927, a son of Martin “Banty” and Belle Edwards Tyler. He married Barbara Lun Dec. 2, 1952 in Olympia, Wash. He was a retired professionalist at the Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Denver. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sisters, Helen Stout of Farson, Clara Branson of Riverton and Ruth Stout of Grants Pass, Ore.; a brother, Martin Tyler of Granger; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Sidney “Red” Tyler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1991 RAYMOND SEARLE VERNAL, Utah—Funeral services for Raymond Searle were Wednesday, June 12 at the Glines Fifth Ward Chapel, Vernal. Burial was in the Maeser-Fairview Cemetery. Searle, 82, died Sunday, June 9, 1991 at his home in Vernal, Utah, after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1908 in Vernal, a son of Raymond Milton and Zina Batty Searle. He married Hallie Amber Willes May 30, 1933 in the Salt Lake Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 16, 1990. He was active in the LDS Church, having served a mission to England and serving as a high priest and group leader. He had the Rim Ranch on Diamond Mountain, raising wheat there for 40 years. He also helped develop several reservoirs and water projects in that area. Survivors include five sons, Larry Raymond Searle, Vernal, George H. Searle and Miles K. Searle, both of Rock Springs, Rodney A. Searle, Seattle, and Brent W. Searle, Evanston; four daughters, Mrs. Dale (Carillon) Ross, Vernal, Mrs. Ferrel (Lenna) Glines, Layton, Utah, Mrs. Bill (Kathleen) Hefley and Mrs. Duane (Laura) Wardle, both of Slat Lake City; 46 grandchildren; four brothers, Carl E. Searle, Santa Clara, Utah, Jay L. Searle, Woodey B. Searle, and Milton H. Searle, all of Vernal. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1991 IRENE B. CLAY MIAMI—Lifetime Lander resident Irene B. Clay, 64, died June 8, 1991 at the Friends of Baptists Hospital in Miami. Mrs. Clay was born March 19, 1927 to Charles and Myrtle Robertsen. She married Archie Clay in Milo, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1954. Mrs. Clay was a graduate of Ames College in Iowa where she studied business. Mrs. Clay was the proprietor of Irene’s Style Salon, located in the old Fremont Hotel in Lander. She was later vice president and bookkeeper of Clay Construction, Inc. She is survived by her husband, Archie, of Lander and her daughter and son-in-law, Vikki and Ken McFarland of Eden. Other survivors include her granddaughter and husband, Rani and Kip Largent of Rock Springs; her grandson and wife, Nick and Laura Miller of Phoenix; and two great-grandchildren, Brigg Daren Largent of Rock Springs and Nichole Irene Miller of Phoenix. No services will be conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1991 STANLEY CRAIG MEEKS DANIEL—Funeral services for Stanley Craig Meeks were Tuesday, June 11 in Pinedale at the Hudson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at the Daniel Cemetery. Meeks, 43, of Daniel died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 1991 at his residence in Daniel. A lifetime resident of Wyoming and a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Meeks died following a lengthy illness. Meeks was born Jan. 28, 1948 in Mountain View to the late Joseph William and Merna Jean Rounds Meeks. He attended schools in Mountain View and later resided in Rock Springs until 1979. From there he moved to Riverton then back to his hometown in Mountain View. He was remarried March 5, 1982 in Kemmerer. Soon after he began his life in Daniel. Meeks was a member of the Christian Life Center in Marbleton. He is survived by his wife, Linda J. Meeks; six children, Mrs. D. Jack (Lori) McDonough and Tracie Lee Meeks of Rock Springs, Charles Craig Meeks, Joseph C. Flugel, Cayle J. Flugel, Liana May Flugel, all of Daniel; one grandchild, Tyler Keith McDonough of Rock Springs; six brothers, Jack Meeks, Gene Meeks, Blaine Meeks, all of Mountain View, Win Meeks of Kemmerer, Boyd Meeks of Evanston and Forrest Meeks of Sandy, Utah; three sisters, Mrs. Jon (Carol) Brisko of Mountain View, Mrs. Bob (Dorothy) Ragan of Monrovia, Calif., and Mrs. Brent (Connie) Keel of Riverton. He had several nieces and nephews. Meeks was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William and Merna Jean Rounds Meeks; one brother, Kenny Meeks; and one sister, Marilynn Meeks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1991 MILDRED PIVAC A mass of Christian burial for Mildred Pivac was celebrated Thursday, June 20 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A vigil with rosary was celebrated Wednesday, June 19, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Rudy “Chick” Magagna, Steve Susich, John Legerski, Robert DeBortoli, Andrew Normington and William Normington. Mrs. Pivac, 89, of 1036 Arapahoe Street, Rock Springs, died at 7:47 a.m. Monday, June 17, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since June 11. A resident of Rock Springs since 1980 and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Pivac had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Oct. 25, 1901 in Selo, Zavojane, Dalmatia, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Mijo and Rosa Pivac Pivac. She attended schools in Yugoslavia and married John Pivac in Selo, Zavojane on Nov. 27, 1927. He preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1971. Mrs. Pivac was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union and the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews in Yugoslavia and one niece, Dragica Agostini of Rock Springs and two great-nephews, Joe and John Agostini, both of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1991 MICHAEL REESE THOMAS Funeral services for Michael Reese Thomas were conducted Tuesday, June 18, 1991 at the LDS Church at 120 Shoshone Ave., in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Mike Walk, Brent Walk, Glen Thomas, Chuck Blowers, Tim Warren and Shawn Thomas. Honorary pallbearers were Dustin Thomas, David Thomas, Chas Thomas, Preston Irons, Douglas Irons, Michael Maines, Devin Walker and Steven Walker. Thomas, 43, of 1105 Wilderness Trail, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 1991. A resident of Green River for the past 20 years and former resident of Lyman, Thomas died of a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 17, 1947 in Price, Utah, the son of Glen and Leona Livingston Thomas. He attended schools in Lyman and was a graduate of the Lyman High School with the class of 1965. Thomas was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War where he served for two years. He married the former Marilyn Maines in Green River Aug. 8, 1969. Thomas was a self-employed contractor at the time of his death. He was a former project manager and job superintendent for Pulte Homes. Thomas was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Thomas of Green River; his father, Glen Thomas of Lyman; one son, Archie Thomas of Green River; one daughter, Susan Kay Thomas serving in the U.S. Navy in N.A.F. Moffett Field, Calif.; three brothers, Glenn Thomas of Big Piney, Don Thomas of Mountain View and Burl Thomas of Cheyenne; one sister, Mrs. Lynn (Dorothy) Walk of Lyman, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Thomas, and one sister, Susan Kay Thomas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1991 JOHN DeBERNARDI ALHAMBRA, Calif.—Services for John DeBernardi were Tuesday in Alhambra. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Alhambra, Calif. DeBernardi, 77, died Thursday, June 13, in Alhambra, Calif. He was born Oct. 9, 1913 in Rock Springs, a son of George and Mary Varello DeBernardi. He married Helen Tomlinson Dec. 25, 1936 and they moved to Alhambra in 1946. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two daughters, Jacklin Rambeau, Laverne, Calif., and Sharon Vis, Temple City, Calif.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Alfred DeBernardi; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George Jr., Lebero and Attilio. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1991 PETER ANTHONY AMATO The body of Peter Anthony Amato was returned to Lyndhurst, N.J. for funeral services. Amato, 40, of 2840 Santa Cruz Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 11 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 1991 in the Green River at the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. He was born March 11, 1951 in Jersey City, N.J., the son of Anthony and Jenny Bongiovanni Amato. He attended Queen of Peace Grammar and High School and graduated from high school with the class of 1969. He was a graduate of the William Patterson College and received a B.A. degree in communications. He married the former Mary Jo De Fonseca in Newark, N.J., Nov. 12, 1977. A resident of Rock Springs since 1979, Amato was the owner and operator of the Video Pro in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo de Fonseca-Amato of Rock Springs; one brother, Anthony Amato of Bayonne, N.J.; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Connie) Greenleaf of Louisville, Ky. and Camille Murray of Cedar Grove, N.J.; his parents, Anthony and Jenny Amato of North Arlington, N.J.; his maternal grandmother, Millie Bongiovanni of Jersey City, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1991 LOIS E. CHAMBERS LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.—Memorial services for Lois E. Chambers were conducted Saturday, June 15, at 479 Douglas Drive, north of Rock Springs. Following cremation and private services, interment was at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Chambers, 62, died June 9, 1991 at her home at 3999 Bluegrass Drive in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. She was formerly of Rock Springs. She was born April 20, 1929 in Wilson. She is survived by two sons, Rick Chambers of Cheyenne and Terry Chambers of Fairfield, Calif.; one daughter, Debbie Chambers of Rock Springs; her mother, Gertrude Bircher of Wilson; seven grandchildren, Tia, Cara, Sean, Tina and Andy Joe Chambers and Sona and Rion Frady; and four sisters, Betty Underwood and Linda Bircher of Wilson and Barbara Oakley and Jean Houfek of Jackson. She is also survived by numerous friends. Her husband, Charles P. Chambers, died Nov. 29, 1990. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Kenny Bircher and her father, Andy Bircher. She was employed for 22 years at the Rocky Mountain Service Bureau in Rock Springs as director and corporate secretary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1991 KENNETH L. McFARLAND SR. CHEYENNE—Mass for Kenneth L. McFarland was conducted Saturday, June 15 in Cheyenne. Rosary was Friday, June 14 at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes in Cheyenne. Interment was at Olivet Cemetery Saturday, June 15. McFarland Sr., 65, of Cheyenne, died June 12, 1991 of a heart attack at the DePaul Catholic Hospital in Cheyenne. He was born in Cheyenne, Sept. 1, 1925, to Gladys and John McFarland. He lived there all his life except for a four-year hitch in the Navy which he entered in 1942 at age 17. He was a fire controlman second in the South Pacific and he finished his schooling in the Navy. He was a charter member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1881 in Cheyenne. He married the former Betty Guthrie, April 7, 1945 in Cheyenne. He was al lieutenant on the Cheyenne Police Department and a deputy sheriff in Laramie County for 13 years. He retired after 17 years of being a manager with G&G Auto Parts in Cheyenne. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cheyenne. He is survived by his wife, Betty McFarland of Cheyenne; daughter and son-in-law, Terry L. and Hal Wood of Green River; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Vikki McFarland Jr., of Eden; his mother, Gladys Crock of Cheyenne; brother, John Crock Jr. of Cheyenne and three sisters, Betty Garvin of Cheyenne, Sharon Brake of Omaha, and Pat Bellis of Denver; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. McFarland was preceded in death by his father, John. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1991 MARY ANTONIA BOGATAJ A mass of Christian burial for Mary Antonia Bogataj was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dale Majhanovich, Rick Majhanovich, John Joseph Majhanovich, Karl Bogataj, Freddie John Bogataj and Jay Michael Majhanovich. Mrs. Bogataj, 85, of 1230 9th St., Rock Springs, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, June 24, 1991 at the Sublette County Retirement Center in Pinedale where she had been a resident since Oct. 3, 1990. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Bogataj had been in ill health the past year. She was born in Rock Springs Nov. 21, 1905, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kokalj Golob. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Joseph Bogataj Sr. in Rock Springs, Feb. 24, 1923. He preceded her in death on June 12, 1970. Mrs. Bogataj was a retired custodian having worked for the Rock Springs Medical Group for 31 years. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10, the K.S.K.J. Lodge No. 122, Catholic Golden Age and the Young at Heart Senior Citizen Center. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Lorraine Bogataj of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Angela and John Majhanovich of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Emil (Gaile) Bertagnolli and Mrs. Albert (Frances) Korfanta, both of Pinedale; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bogataj was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank A. Golob Jr., Vince Golob and Frank (Butch) Golob. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1991 MILTON R. CALHOUN Funeral services for Milton R. Calhoun were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Elder John Crouch Sr. of the Jehovah’s Witnesses conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Calhoun, 76, of 1193 Railroad Ave., Rock Springs died at about 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 1991 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1945 and former resident of Bryan, Texas, Calhoun had been in ill health the past several years. He was born June 6, 1915 in Bryan, the son of the late Milton R. and Evelyn Collins Calhoun. He attended schools in Bryan and was a graduate of high school there. He attended Sam Houston College in Texas. Calhoun was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Bettye Sweets in Green River Jan. 1, 1949. He was a retired custodian, having worked for School District No. 1 at the East Junior High School. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include his wife, Bettye Calhoun of Rock Springs; one son, Milton “Scooter” Calhoun of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Calhoun was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Banks and Barbara Collins, and one son, Larry Dean Sweets. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1991 JERLYN JEAN JOHNSON Funeral services for Jerlyn Jean Johnson were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, 1991 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Ben Smith officiated. Cremation followed. Pallbearers were Lee Johnson, Paul E. Johnson, Paul Johnson, Mike Johnson, Leland S. Johnson and Carl Johnson. Mrs. Johnson, 57, of 1125 Hilltop Drive, Rock Springs, died at 11:32 a.m. June 20, 1991 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1934 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Gus and Selma Witka Stevens. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School class of 1952. She also attended the University of Wyoming, Western Wyoming Community College and Casper College. She married Paul E. Johnson in Harlingen, Texas, Oct. 15, 1953. Mrs. Johnson worked as a secretary and clerk working for the Rock Springs Police Department, the Soil Conservation and the Wyoming Education Association. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sorority, the Beta Sigma Phi and various sewing clubs. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. In addition to her husband, Paul, Mrs. Johnson is survived by four sons, Paul and Wesley Michael Johnson, both of Rock Springs, Leland Steven Johnson of Laramie, and Carl Marvin Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz.; her mother, Selma Stevens, Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Melissa and Kevin Johnson, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her father and a daughter-in-law, Karletta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1991 ANNA WILLIAMS OGDEN, Utah—Graveside funeral services and interment for Anna Williams, Rock Springs, were conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 21991, at the Ogden City Cemetery in Ogden, Utah. Mrs. Williams, 92, of 2 Wardell Court, Rock Springs, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday, June 24, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since May 2. A resident of Rock Springs since 1908, Mrs. Williams had been in ill health the past several months. She was born on May 23, 1899 in Starkville, Colo., the daughter of the late John and Jemima Burt Baird. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1917. Mrs. Williams was a retired chief clerk for the Union Pacific Coal Company. She was a member of the American Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Clara Baird of Rock Springs; several cousins including Robert McNair of Ogden, Utah; and several nephews including Terry Barid of San Diego. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by one sister and one brother, John S. Baird. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1991 JOE ROCHA JR. RAWLINS—Funeral mass for Joe Rocha Jr. was Thursday, June 27, 1991 at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, Colo., at 10 a.m. Rosary was recited Wednesday at 7 p.m. Rocha died Friday evening in Rawlins at the age of 41. He was shot by a police officer in Sinclair in an incident still under investigation by the state Division of Criminal Investigation. He was born Aug. 28, 1949 in La Junta, Colo., to Joe Sr. and Jennie (Whatley) Rocha. Rocha was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Vietnam War in 170 and 1971. He married Juanita Martinez on April 4, 1971 in La Junta, Colo. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rawlins, the VFW; held the rank of 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus; was State Deputy Director of L.U.L.A.C.; American G.I. Forum of Veterans Outreach, officer of Colorado Interstate Gas Social Club; past counselor and math instructor for operation in Colorado. Rocha was active as a coach for major and little league baseball in the Rawlins area. He is survived by his wife, Juanita of Rawlins; three daughters, Jalene, Jodi and Julie; one son, Joe Rocha III, all of Rawlins; his parents, Joe Sr. and Jennie Rocha of Swink, Colo.; two sisters, Judy Rocha and Anna Walishy, two brothers, Matthew and Scotty, all of Denver; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ramona Rocha of Swink; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Delfina Whatley of La Junta. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Frank Rocha Sr. and Dennis Whatley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1991 FLOYD PACHECO SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Floyd Pacheco were at 11 a.m. Monday, June 24, at Jenkins Soffe Mortuary. Burial was in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Camp Williams, South Salt Lake. Pacheco, 72, died June 20, 1991 in the Veterans Hospital at Salt Lake City. He died following a lengthy illness. He was living at the Murray Care Center in Salt Lake City. He was born Sept. 7, 1918, in Arroyo Seco, N.M., a son of Modesto and Maria Medina Pacheco. For a time as a young man he lived in Rock Springs and worked for Woodward Construction. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Judy) Bolton of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Herman (Lillian) Herrera of Wendover, Utah; a stepdaughter, Barbara Smith of Rock Springs; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1991 LINDA LUCILLE SOLTIS SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral mass for Linda Lucille Soltis was conducted Tuesday, June 25, 1991 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Rosary was recited Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at the church. Cemetery services were conducted at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ludwig and Richard Plemel, Ray Sarcletti, Mike Devin and Marrick Wright. Mrs. Soltis died June 22, 1991, in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Soltis was born Dec. 8, 1914 in Park City, Utah, the eldest of four children of August and Lucille Sarcletti. She married John Paul Soltis II in 1935. She graduated from the Rock Springs High School and the Wyoming School of Nursing before her marriage. After she was widowed in 1960, she worked as a registered nurse. She was an active member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, the Catholic Women’s League, the Catholic Bowling League, the 49’s and the Italian American Civil League. She is survived by a son, John Paul Soltis III and wife Christine; daughter, Patricia Cash and husband William; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Olga Plemel; one brother, Walter Sarcletti and wife Margery; several nieces and nephews. Relatives who attended the services were Ray and Billie Sarcletti, Walter and Margery Sarcletti, Olga Plemel, Richard, Ludwig and Fran Plemel, David and Adrienne Plemel, Barbara and John Anderson, Marge and Richard Matthews from Rock Springs; Louanna Batey and children, Angie and Patrick Batey from New Whiteland, Ind.; and Dale and Carole Killian and grandson, Jerod, from Bakersfield, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1991 WILLIAM R. “BILL” AND GRACE LELA “GOLDIE” KEITHLEY KEMMERER—Services for William R. “Bill” and Grace Lela “Goldie” Keithley were conducted jointly on Monday, June 24 at 2 p.m. in the Kemmerer First Baptist Church, 619 Pearl Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Keithley died June 20, 1991, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. William Russell Keithley was born Oct. 10, 1913, in Nowata, Okla., to Clifford William and Cora (Plecker) Keithley. Grace Lela (Stafford) Keithley was born June 20, 1913, in Sedan, Kan., to John D. and Sophia (Lounsbury) Stafford. They were married on April 25, 1936 in Billings, Okla. They had been residents of Diamondville since 1958. Keithley was proficient in woodcarving, leather craft and sketching. His work is displayed at the museum in Kemmerer. Survivors include their four sons, Clifford W. of Dikcinson, N.D., Donald D. of Aberdeen, S.D., Gary R. of Diamondville, and Kenneth S. of Rock Springs; two daughters, Sarah E. Moore of Winfield, Kan., and Lela Diane Hahn of Rock Springs; 14 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Mr. Keithley is survived by two sisters, Louetta Burch of Texas and Juanitta Brothers of Nowata, Okla.; and two brothers, Carl Keithley of Molvane, Kan., and Earl Keithley of Perry, Okla. He was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Stafford. Mrs. Keithley is survived by two sisters, Irene Ferguson of Cedarvale, Kan., and Maxine Rankin of Wichita, Kan. She was preceded in death by one brother, Irvin Stafford, and one sister, Mildred McCann. They were both preceded in death by one grandson and one son-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1991 ARNOLD E. VONDENKAMP A mass of Christian burial for Arnold E. Vondenkamp was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Charles Keller, Scott Varley, Pat Hruska, John Dolce, Lyle Schlosser and Dan Vondenkamp. Vondenkamp, 78, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 2 a.m. Monday, July 1, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Vondenkamp had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Nov. 16, 1912 in Seneca, Kan., the son of the late Arnold and Elizabeth Schraad Vondenkamp. He attended schools in Kansas and married the former Martha Rautianen in Rock Springs on April 19, 1941. She preceded him in death Jan. 26, 1971. Vondenkamp worked for the street department for the city of Rock Springs for many years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Arnold (Butch) and JoAnn Vondenkamp of Rock Springs; one brother, Joseph Vondenkamp of Longmont, Colo.; four sisters, Emma Shump of Seneca, Odelia Shump of Battle Creek, Mich., Amanda Phillips of Topeka, Kan., and Henrietta Walbrun of Indianapolis, Ind.; two grandchildren, Daniel Vondenkamp of Rock Springs and Aimmie Marie Schlosser of San Jose, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Vondenkamp was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Vondenkamp, and one sister, Paula Faler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1991 AMADEO TRUJILLO Funeral services for Amadeo Trujillo were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Tony Vargas of the Seventh Day Adventist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery with military graveside services. Pallbearers were Jimmy Torrez, Dave Martinez, Joey Gardea, Leo Trujillo, Ben Trujillo and Glise Martinez. Trujillo, 90, of 35 West 3rd South, Green River, died at 6:40 p.m. Monday, July 1, 1991 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Green River since 1971 and former resident of Cleveland, N.M., Trujillo had been in ill health the past one month. He was born on May 6, 1901 in Cleveland, the son of the late Jose Reyes and Requilda Valdez Trujillo. He attended schools in Cleveland and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Trujillo was a retired farmer and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Ubaldo Trujillo of Green River and Joe Trujillo of Denver; two sisters, Fidolina Fernandez of National City, Calif., and Flor Maestas of Holman, N.M.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Trujillo was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1991 LAWRENCE ANDREW JENSEN PINEDALE - Graveside services for Lawrence Andrew Jensen were Wednesday, July 3 at 10 a.m. at the Pinedale Cemetery. Jensen, 77, died July 1 at the Sublette County Retirement Home in Pinedale. He was born June 1, 1914 in Boulder. He attended school in Boulder. He was a son of Martin and Hannah Dodd Jensen. He married Mary Tronquet June 19, 1943. He was employed at Kolman Woodkraft in Rock Springs. He is survived by his son, Gary Jensen, Rock Springs; two daughters, Laura Lozier and Mrs. John (Marilyn) Penton of Pinedale; a sister, Mrs. Emilio Georgis of Rock Springs; brothers, Glen Jensen, Pocatello, Idaho; Gladevon Jensen, Pinedale, and Otto Jensen, Boulder; grandchildren, Patricia, Larry and Donna Jensen, Levi and Lizzie Lozier and Sarah and Sally Penton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; five brothers, Clarence, Ted, James, Rennard and Floyd Jensen; and one sister, Lily Spann. His body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1991 BENJAMEN JOHN BOSCHETTO JR. MADERA, Calif. -- Funeral services for Benjamen John Boschetto Jr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 1991, in Morgan Hill, Calif. Entombment was in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Morgan Hill. Boschetto Jr., 63, of 2804 Holiday Way, Madera, Calif., died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 1991 at The Fresno Community Hospital in Fresno, Calif. A resident of California since 1966 and former lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Boschetto had been in ill health the past three months. He was born in Rock Springs July 5, 1927, the son of the late Benjamen John and Katherine Zotti Boschetto Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1945. He married the former Connie Taucher in Salt Lake City and she preceded him in death in May of 1986. Boschetto was the owner and operator of a specialty product and discount store in central California. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Boschetto of London, England; Glenn Boschetto of Los Angeles; two daughters, Katherine Boschetto of San Francisco, and Brenda Boschetto of San Jose, Calif.; one brother, Alfred R. (Fritz) Boschetto of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Alex J. (Verlee) Garbrecht of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1991 L.R. “RAT” FEDRIZZI THERMOPOLIS - Funeral services for L.R. "Rat" Fedrizzi were Saturday, June 29, 1991 at Mortimore Chapel in Thermopolis. Burial followed at 3:30 p.m. in Powell at Crown Hill Cemetery Fedrizzi, 77, died July 26, 1991. He lived at Grand View Trailer Court No. 8, Thermopolis. He died in Billings, Mont, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born Dec. 25, 1913 in Rock Springs, a son of David Fedrizzi and Domenica Concinni Fedrizzi. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army-Air Force in World War II. He married Mona Rae Waggener Sept. 22, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nev. He worked in oilfield sales and service. He attended schools in Rock Springs. After high school, he worked for several ranches in the Rock Springs and Browns Park area, drove for Motor Freight Express and also was with Greyhound Bus Lines. In 1938, he started in the oilfields working for several companies in sales and service, Halliburton, Hughes Tool Co., Wireline, Inc., Platte Rental Tool Co., Plastic Applicators and in 1980, he retired from Rocky Mountain Tool Co. in Casper. He belonged to the B.P.O.E. Lodge 1746 in Thermopolis. He belonged to St. Francis Catholic Church. Survivors include a brother, Guido Fedrizzi, Boise, Idaho; and a sister, Kathrine Rhode, Boulder, Colo. His parents, twin sister and three brothers preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1991 IRENE THEVIL Funeral services for Irene Thevil were conducted Tuesday, July 9, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Officiating was the Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Travis Jr., Glenn M. Boyce, Don Travis, Chris West, Joseph Barbuto and C.E. Keller. Mrs. Thevil, 95, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past eight and a half years. She was born on Oct. 11, 1895 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Quam Sather. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Arthur Thevil in Rock Springs March 4, 1912. He preceded her in death June 26, 1939. Mrs. Thevil was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Vern Sather, Charles Travis, Mrs. Otho (Marie) Headd and Donna Mae Boyce, all of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thevil was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Sather, and three sisters, Lilly Travis, Violet Oas and Alice Wilde. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1991 JOHN ROBERT TODD Funeral services for John Robert (Bob) Todd were conducted Friday, July 12, 1991 at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Steven Todd and Rev. Wayne Fults officiated. Masonic graveside services and interment were in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bud Walker, Don Murphy, Randy Sipman, Brice Hatcher, Buck Rowe and Warren “Boon” Dreben. Todd, 60, of 250 Mesa Drive, Rock Springs, died at 2:32 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 1991 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since June 12. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 24 years, Todd died following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 7, 1930 in McLeansboro, Ill., the son of the late John and Roxie Rogers Todd. He attended schools in McLeansboro and married the former Betty Higginbotham in Pocahontas, Ark., Oct. 28, 1950. Todd was the co-owner and operator of the Reliance Well Service and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Betty Todd of Rock Springs; one son, John Edward Todd of Tensleep; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael Allen and Lori Todd of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Patrick (Sandy) Ghormley of Rock Springs; seven sisters, Eulah Walden of Bethalto, Ill., Faye Hammons of Pinedale, Maye McPeak of McLeansboro, Betty Gibbs of McLeansboro, twin sister, Roberta Skibinski of McLeansboro, Ruby Jean Voulgaras of Pulaski, Tenn., and Dorothy Pearce of Lockport, Ill.; four grandchildren, Connie and Betsey Ghormley of Rock Springs and Crystal and Beau Todd of Green River; his mother-in-law, Julia Groves of Benton, Ill., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Todd was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1991 BEULAH JACKSON Funeral services for Beulah Jackson were conducted Thursday, July 11, 1991 at the First Congregational Church. Officiating was the Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ron Gresham, Chris Frandsen, Paul Hamm, Ralph Stewart, Dave McDonough, Duce Piaia. Honorary pallbearers were Clyde Welsh, Elwood Robins, John Facinelli, Rusty Berta, Bill McCurtain and Pete Zanetti. Mrs. Jackson, 86, of 578 Belfast Court, Sunnyvale, Calif., died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 1991 at the Idylwood Care Center in Sunnyvale where she had been a resident for the past three years. A resident of Sunnyvale for the past 15 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jackson had been in ill health the past three years. She was born Jan. 3, 1905 in Salt Lake City the daughter of the late James and Florence Gillespie Terry. She attended schools in Salt Lake City and married Henry Clifford Jackson in Salt Lake City Sept. 2, 1923. He preceded her in death Oct. 9, 1974. Mrs. Jackson and her husband were the former owners and operators of City Auto Sales and the Jackson Apartments in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Congregational Church, the P.E.O. and past president of the Woman’s Club. Survivors include one daughter, Renee Smith of Sunnyvale, Calif.; two grandchildren, Diane Smith and Steve Smith; two great-grandchildren, Mattie Smith and Troy Smith, all of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1991 BEVERLY JEAN YARD Beverly Jean Yard, 50, of 539 Fairview Lane No. 15, Rock Springs, was dead on arrival at the Pinedale Medical Clinic in Pinedale Sunday, July 7, 1991. Mrs. Yard became suddenly ill while fishing at Soda Lake. She was born Oct. 2, 1940 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late John S. and June Carline Graves Wilson. She attended schools in St. Louis and Canon City, Colo., and was a graduate of the Canon City High School with the class of 1958. She married Frank Yard in Canon City May 31, 1957. Survivors include her husband, Frank; one son, Gary Lee Yard of Pinedale; one son and daughter-in-law, Randy Arman and Arlene Yard of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. David (Carline) Lansang of Rock Springs and eight grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Yard was preceded in death by one half-sister, Donna. Her body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1991 EDITH R. SVINGEN FERNDALE, Wash. --- Funeral services for Edith R. Svingen were Wednesday, July 10, 1991 at Greenacres Funeral Home, Ferndale, Wash. Mrs. Svingen, 65, of 137 E. Laurel Road, Bellingham, Wash., died Saturday, July 6, 1991. She was born June 25, 1926 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Svingen had been a Whatcom County resident since 1986 and her hobbies were knitting and spinning. She is survived by her husband, Perry; three sons, Terry and wife Linda Quick of Lynnwood, Wash., Gordon Quick of Houghton Lake, Mich., and Robert Quick of Seattle; one daughter, Priscilla and husband, Charles Robinson of Helena, Mont.; four grandchildren, Andrea, Susan and Jennifer Quick and Douglas Robinson; two sisters, Mary Hardy of Cheyenne and Betty Mantik of Stanwood, Wash.; a half-sister, Dorothy Wheeler of Akron, Ohio; three stepdaughters, Janet Adair of North Port, N.Y., Joyce Lewis of Missoula, Mont., and Judy Cosgrove of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1991 ANNA A. WARD KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Funeral services for Anna A. Ward were Saturday, July 6 at St. Elizabeth Church. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City. Mrs. Ward, 7528 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo., died July 3, 1991 at Holmesdale Nursing Home in Kansas City. She was born in Przeciszow, Austria, and was a former resident of Rock Springs. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Kansas City. Her husband, Roy R. Ward, preceded her in death in 1965. Survivors include two daughters, Marie Burnett and Lucille A. Schwartz, both of Kansas City; one sister, Victoria Bartus, Rock Springs; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1991 JUANITA R. MONDRAGON RANCHOS DE TAOS, N.M. --- Services for Juanita R. Mondragon were July 2 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Ranchos De Taos, Burial was in Ranchos De Taos, N.M. Mrs. Mondragon, 75, died June 29 at Ranchos De Taos, N.M. She was born Nov, 12, 1915 in Ranchos De Taos, a daughter of Claudio and Celestina Romero. She married Bences Mondragon and he preceded her in death. She then married Eduardo Mondragon and he died in 1968. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Flora Romero and O.P. Romero, Ranchos De Taos; sons, Dan Mondragon, Pullman, Wash., and Gus Mondragon, Rock Springs; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1991 JAMES GARLAND WHITE ROSEVILLE, Calif.--Interment for James Garland White was in the Roseville Cemetery at Roseville, Calif. White, 73, died Monday, July 1, in Sacramento, Calif. He was born Oct, 10, 1917, and did railroad work for 42 years. Survivors include three sons, Ray White, Diamond Springs, Calif., Jay White of Rock Springs and Jerry White, Roseville, Calif.; eight grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1991 HARRY MCKAY MAXAM A graveside memorial service for Harry McKay Maxam was conducted Saturday at the Maxam family plot, Riverview Cemetery. Rev. Ben Smith of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Former Green River resident Maxam, 95, died May 25, 1991 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Fresno, Calif. He was born in Green River Oct. 18, 1895, the son of George Henry and Mary Rayburn Maxam. He was educated in the Green River school, not the Masonic Lodge building [sic]. In 1912 he began working for the Union Pacific Railroad in Green River. For a time he lived in Laramie working with his father in the auto repair business, as well as the family business, the Cottage Camp Motel at the east end of Green River. He served during World War I with the Army Company C, 1st Field Signal Battalion. Later he returned to the Union Pacific as a machinist helper until his retirement in October, 1960. He married Ida Amelia Christensen, also a Green River native, in Ogden, Utah, Oct. 21, 1929. After his retirement, they moved to Sunset, Utah. His wife died Feb. 12, 1970. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis Ann and Victor L. Coffey of Fresno; three grandchildren, Darold J. Coffey of Fresno, LeAnn I. Fursman of Madera, Calif., and Denise M. Breeden of Okinawa; and five great-grandchildren, Karla Jenise, Katie AMerlia and Kristopher Wayne Breeden, Lacey McKay and Cory Michael Fursman. Also surviving are a sister, Georgia Elliott Pier of Portland, Ore.; two nephews, Richard Maxam of Massachusetts and David Maxam of Green River; and a niece, Mary Ellen Hoadley of Wheatland. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Eunice; and three brothers, John, his twin, Rayburn, all of whom died within a month in 1896 and Robert F. in 1972. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1991 YSIDRO TORRES Funeral services for Ysidro Torres were conducted Thursday, July 18, 1991, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Pastor Bonnie Rice of the Christ Ministries conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Torres, 95, of 375 North First East, Green River, died Sunday, July 14, 1991 at the Lander Valley Medical Center where he had been a patient since July 13. A longtime resident of Green River, Torres had been in ill health the past three months. He was born May 15, 1896 in Jaripitio, Mexico, the son of the late Barho and Victoriano Foantas Florancia Duran Torres. He married the former Ruby Vera in Aboca, Iowa on April 20, 1920 and she preceded him in death in November of 1973. Torres was a retired carman having worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement Sept. 14, 1968. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include two sons, John Torres and Joe Torres, both of San Diego, Calif., four daughters, Virginia Torres and Mrs. Ysidro (Delores) Sanchez, both of Green River, Emma Gore of California City, Calif., and Ann; one brother, Medardo Torres of McAllen, Texas; one sister, Concha, of Lion, Mexico; 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Torres was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Julian Torres and two daughters, Shirley Linfield and Lisa Nunez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1991 HUBERT A. CAMPBELL COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Services for Hubert A. Campbell were Saturday, July 13, at the Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Campbell, 56, died Saturday, July 6, in the Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was born March 20, 1935, in Terre Haute, Ind., a son of Anna Mae and Carl Campbell. He married Billie Bridgewater of Reliance Nov. 3, 1956. Survivors include his wife in Coeur d'Alene; daughter, Cynthia Campbell of Tustin, Calif.; sons, Doug Campbell, Boise, Idaho, and Hubert Campbell Jr., Aurora, Colo.; three brothers, Charles Campbell, Rock Springs, John Campbell of Farmersburg, Ind., and Vern Campbell, Terre Haute; two sisters, Ruby Tims, Lisman, Ala., and Ruth Stalworth, Stroud, Okla.; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1991 MERRILL SMITH “DUKE” THORNOCK KEMMERER—Funeral services for Merrill Smith “Duke” Thornock were at the Kemmerer LDS Stake Center Saturday. Burial followed the services in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Thornock, 69, of Diamondville, died July 10, 1991, in the South Lincoln Medical Center. He was born Sept. 29, 1921, in Fish Haven, Idaho, to Lester P. and Alberta L. Smith Thornock. He married LaDean Dymock Sept. 29, 1944 in Elko, Nev. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the mining industry for many years and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America for 43 years. He was an international union organizer for 25 years. He retired from P&M coal mine after 35˝ years of service. He was a member of the Eagles lodge for 35 years where he had been club manager for 13 years and a secretary for 11 years. He was a member of the LDS Church. He is survived by his wife, LaDean, of Diamondville; one son, Michael Dean Thornock of Salt Lake City; two daughters, Bonnie Lee Buckley of Salt Lake City and Linda Jean Martin of Dallas; mother, Alberta Thornock, of Kemmerer; brothers, Lawrence R. Thornock, Salt Lake City, and Richard L. Thornock, Sacramento, Calif.; sisters, Velma Ward, Casper, and Betty Hobgood, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester; one son, Jerry; and one granddaughter, Niki. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1991 MAURINE E. FEARN Funeral services for Maurine E. Fearn were conducted Monday, July 15 at the LDS Church at 2055 Edgar St. Bishop Blaine Graham conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted Monday, July 15, 1991 at the Brigham City Cemetery in Brigham City. Pallbearers were Keith Larsen, Rick Alexander, Russ Alexander, Jay Longhurt, Brian Hunsaker, and Kerry W. Richards. Mrs. Fearn, 81, of 416 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, died at 1:25 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 1991 at the Crestview convalescent Home in Provo, Utah. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Fearn had been in ill health since May 19. She was born on Jan. 7, 1910 in Brigham City, Utah, the daughter of the late William Ellias and Lula Dora Benson Burrell. She attended school in Brigham City and Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She married Lyman Fearn in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City Dec. 10, 1943. He preceded her in death June 1, 1985. Mrs. Fearn worked as a chief telephone operator for the Mountain Bell Company in Rock Springs prior to her marriage. She was a member of the LDS Church, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and she filled various positions in the LDS Church. Mrs. Fearn was active with the 4-H Clubs and the Girl Scouts of America. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John (Helen) Alexander of Provo, Utah and Mrs. Grant (Jacqueline) Longhurst of Farmington, Utah; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Gordon (Marie) Edwards and June Fearn, both of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Fearn was preceded in death by three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1991 ELEANOR J. PETRO A mass of Christian burial for Eleanor J. Petro was celebrated Wednesday, July 24, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Tuesday, July 23, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave Bowers, Mike Fitzgerald, Keith Fitzgerald, Dave Novotny, Curtis Lutkins and John Vinich. Mrs. Petro, 77, of 1909 Coral St., Rock Springs, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since July 8. A resident of Rock Springs since June of 1941, Mrs. Petro died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 13, 1913 in St. Ignace, Mich., the daughter of the late Patrick and Agnes Goudrou McGrath. She attended schools in Riverton and married Paul F. Petro in Riverton March 28, 1932. Survivors include her husband, Paul F. Petro of Rock Springs; one son, Paul Ronald “Ron” Petro of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Fitzgerald of Rock Springs and Marianne Smith of Monroe, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Michael and Keith Fitzgerald of Rock Springs, Christopher Petro of Rock Springs, Corey Petro of Seattle, Susan Novotny of West Jordan, Utah, Lenny Smith of Monroe and Ellie Newton of Lander; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Petro was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter, Laura Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1991 THOMAS OVERY JR. Funeral services for Thomas Overy Jr., were conducted Saturday, July 20, 1991 at the LDS Church at 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Blaine Graham conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Thomas Overy, March Richard Overy, Ronald Scott Overy, Jeffrey Herd, Rolf J. Herd and Andy Hafen. Honorary pallbearers were Alex Garbrecht, Mike Zanetti, George Osselton, Tom Delmastro, Teno Georgis, John Zumbrennen, Milton Friel, Phil Perason and Kent Barker. Overy, 81, of 709 Gobel St., Rock Springs, died at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 1991 at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Overy had been in ill heath the past four months. He was born Oct. 23, 1909 in Grass Creek, Utah, the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Charlotte Kidman Overy Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Hannah Axelina Johnson in Rock Springs April 4, 1928. Overy worked in the coal mines in Rock Springs, Stansbury, Reliance and Superior. He later became the Wyoming state mine inspector until his retirement in 1975. Overy was a member of the Black Lung Board of the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Hannah Axelina Overy of Rock Springs; three sons, Thomas Donald OVery of San Pedro, Calif., Richard Axel Overy of Sandy, Utah, and Ronald Ray Overy of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Marc Richard Overy, James Thomas Overy, Raelyne A’Lane Overy and Ronald Scott Overy; one great-granddaughter, Christina Marie Overy and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Overy was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert J. Overy who died Feb. 17, 1987, and Lester Overy who died at birth March 22, 1912, two sisters, Mary Overy Herd who died on July 15, 1990 and Alice Overy, twin to Lester, who died at birth March 22, 1912. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1991 JOSEPH JOHN PICOLDI A mass of Christian burial for Joseph John Picoldi was celebrated Friday, July 19, 1991 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Angel Ornelas officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Picoldi, 37, of 2715 Colorado Drive, Green River, died at 3:25 p.m. Monday, July 15, 1991 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident that occurred in Green River Wednesday, July 10, 1991. A resident of Green River for the past 15 years and former resident of Wakefield, Mich., Picoldi was born in Wakefield Dec. 3, 1953, the son of Leroy J. and Margaret LaChapelle Picoldi. He attended schools in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School with the class of 1972. He married the former Kathleen Kolesar in Wakefield June 28, 1975. Picoldi was a miner for the FMC Corporation where he worked for the past 15 years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Picoldi of Green River, his mother, Margaret Picoldi of Wakefield; two sisters, Diane Gallo of Ironwood, Mich., and Janice Picoldi of Wakefield and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Picoldi was preceded in death by his father who died June 9, 1985. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1991 PATRICIA ANN “PAT” CROFTS Patricia Ann "Pat" Crofts, 58, the former Patricia Ann Brakebill, died July 11, 1991, in Palmdale, Calif. She was born Feb. 19, 1933. She was the wife of Charles W. Crofts, former resident of Rock Springs. They were married in Antelope Valley, Calif., in 1953. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, daughters, Donna Kennedy of Palmdale and Debbie Greene of Lancaster, Calif., and a son, Charles W. Crofts, Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren. She had one brother, Paul D. Brakebill in California. Her mother and father preceded her in death. Mrs. Florence Crofts, mother of Charles, and Dennis Crofts, brother of Charles, and daughter, Kim attended services on Monday, July 15, 1991, at Halley Olsen Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment was at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in California. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1991 BLANCHE PORTER HENSALA Graveside services for Blanche Porter Hensala were Tuesday, July 23, 1991, at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City. Pallbearers were Troy Connors, Keith Connors, Joseph Bettolo, Ed Dolence, Mark Bettolo, Michael Connors, Bob Bettolo, Frank Dolence and Vic Tapp. Mrs. Hensala, 77, 1318 McKinley, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Holy Cross Jordan Valley Hospital July 21, 1991. She was born in Porterville, Utah, Aug. 27, 1913 to LeGrande and Jeanette Kingdon Porter. She married Oliver Carl Hensala on July 2, 1934, in Salt Lake City. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Connors, of Rock Springs; grandchildren Shauna and Ed Dolence of Rock Springs, Sue Anne and Mark Bettolo, Jolene and Michael Connors of West Jordan, Utah. There are nine surviving great-grandchildren, Keith, Kristi, Troy, Scott and Tanner Connors and Joseph, Renae, Kale and Justin Bettolo. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Helen Porter of Fair Oaks, Calif., a sister-in-law, Helen S. Darnell of Sacramento, Calif., and two brothers-in-law, Archie Hensala of Rock Springs and Walfred Hensala of Salt Lake City. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, friends and dear friend, Alice Palanck of Long Beach, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver, a son-in-law, Joseph Connors, parents and sisters and brothers-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1991 PATRICIA W. SNEDDON CHEYENNE - Memorial services for Patricia W. Sneddon were Wednesday at the Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens Crematory. Mrs. Sneddon, 67, of 2907 Pioneer Ave., died Saturday, July 20 at Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne. She was born Sept. 30, 1923, in Rock Springs, and had lived in Cheyenne since 1965. Prior to her illness she was a secretary for the Laramie County Clerk's office. She is survived by her husband, Gomer J. Sneddon of Cheyenne; a daughter, Ramona Christensen of Cheyenne; a son, James D. Sneddon of Rock Springs; and by two grandchildren, Tammara and Robert Christensen, both of Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1991 ELSIE ROUGHLEY PORTLAND, Ore. -- Elsie Roughley, 89, longtime Rock Springs resident, died Monday, July 22, in Portland, Ore. She was born in Lancashire, England, Sept. 13, 1901. She is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Roughley, Portland; one sister, Hazel Dorigatti, Rock Springs; one brother, Ernest Howarth, Lancashire; several nieces and nephews including Pete and Pat Dorigatti of Rock Springs, Tom Dorigatti of Jamestown, N.Y., and David and Audry Howarth, both in Lancashire. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1991 DOROTHEA PARR MCLOUGHLIN SAN ANTONIO, Texas--Funeral services for Dorothea Parr McLoughlin were Friday, July 26, at Brookehill Funeral Home at San Antonio with burial at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. McLoughlin, 64, died July 25 at Wilford Hall Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, Thomas R. McLoughlin of Ingram, Texas; one son, Lynn Allen of Elko, Nev.; one sister, Arline Likwartz of Rock Springs; four grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. McLoughlin was a former Rock Springs resident, residing in Rock Springs during grade school and high school years. She also worked in the city until she married in the 1940s. She was married to Lynn Allen Sr. of Rock Springs and they later moved to Nevada. After a divorce, she moved to Cheyenne and married Thomas R. McLoughlin in Cheyenne, later moving to Ingram, Texas, where the couple has resided to the present. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard J. Parr and brother, LeRoy Parr, both of Cheyenne; her mother, Mrs. Earl H. Sprowell of Rock Springs; and two sons who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1991 AGNES K. O’NEAL A Mass of Christian burial for Agnes K. O’Neal was celebrated Tuesday, July 30, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was recited Monday, July 29, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Leo Sommer, Joe Gil, Frank Yugovich, Tony Yugovich, Doug Croft and Bob Green. Mrs. O’Neal, 81, of 335 Gale St., Rock Springs, died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 1991 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 23, 1909 at Pope County, Ill., the daughter of the late Will and Mary Herman Zimmers. She attended schools in Rosiclare, Ill., and later married William Howard O’Neal in Harrisburg, Ill., Oct. 3, 1931. Mrs. O’Neal was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William E. and Lois O’Neal of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. John “Pat” Timlin, also of Rock Springs; one brother, Andy Zimmers of Vienna, Ill., and one sister, Maggie Shetler, of Indianapolis, Ind., nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert; a grandson, Steven Timlin, a granddaughter, Susan Lynn O’Neal, one sister and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1991 JOSEPHINE PRESTON CATASAUQUA, Pa.—The body of Josephine Preston was returned to Catasauqua, Pa., for funeral services and interment. Mrs. Preston, 66, of 531 Rutton Wood Street, Catasauqua, Pa., died at 10:07 a.m. Friday July 26, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A lifelong resident of Catasauqua, Mrs. Preston was visiting her daughter in Pinedale when she suddenly became ill. She was born Jan. 8, 1925 in Catasauqua, the daughter of the late Stephan and Johana Rosenblatt Schneider. She attended schools in Pennsylvania and married Michael Preston Feb. 3, 1950. Mrs. Preston was a retired certified nursing assistance where she worked for the Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown, Pa. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Michael Preston of Catasauqua; five daughters, Mrs. Art (Joan) Harris of Pinedale, Michelle Massey of Cheyenne, Margaret Bailey of Boston, Mary Preston of Boston, and Katherine Preston of Miami; six sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Olga) Thomas of Bethlehem, Pa., Nora Orlando of Easton, Pa., Mrs. Andrew (Catherine) Pluchinsky of Catasauqua, Helen Sicher of Allentown, Pa., Margaret Lettier and Joan Snyder both of Catasauqua; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1991 PHYLLIS MAE MEYER LANDER—The body of Phyllis Mae Meyer was taken to Lander for funeral services and interment. Mrs. Meyer, 57, of 330 South 7th St., Lander, died instantly of injuries she sustained in a one vehicle accident that occurred at about 12:10 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 1991 at 1.2. miles west of Little America on Interstate 80. Mrs. Meyer was born on Feb. 27, 1934 in Rock Springs, the daughter of George Russell and Melba Margaret Twitchell Mann. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Willard L. Meyer. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband of Lander; one daughter, RaDall Borton of Lander; one son, Mel Meyer of Salt Lake City; her mother, Melba Mann of Rock Springs; one brother, Larry Mann of Rock Springs; and a sister, Mary Case, of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1991 DOUGLAS “DUKE” WALKER Funeral services for Douglas “Duke” Walker were conducted Wednesday, July 31, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Tuesday, July 30, 1991 at the funeral chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military graveside services. Pallbearers were Jay Gray, Dennis Doak, Ervin Olsen, Tommy Georgis, Albert Seppie and Michael Walker. Walker, 52, of 803 West St., Rock Springs died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, July 28, 1991 at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs Walker had been in ill health since Jan. 10, 1991. He was born Nov. 29, 1938, in San Francisco, the son of Ronald and Mary Jelouchan Walker. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1957. Walker was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Bay of Pigs Crisis. Walker worked in the maintenance department at the FMC Corporation for 25 years and retired July 18, 1991. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and the United Steel Workers No. 13214. He married the former Carol Jean Meek in Rock Springs June 26, 1971. Survivors include his wife Carol Walker of Rock Springs; one daughter, Kim Hamill of Rock Springs; mother, Mrs. Ronald (Mary) Walker of Rock Springs; two brothers, Ron Walker and LeRoy Walker, both of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Larry (France) Campbell of Rawlins, Mrs. Gary (Elizabeth) Burtsell of Los Alamitos, Calif., and Mrs. Steve (Sylvia) Hill of Yukosaka, Japan, and several nieces and nephews. Walker was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Walker Sr.; two brothers, Alva Walker and Wayne Walker, and one son, James D. Hamill, who died May 1, 1978. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1991 JOE AGOSTINI A Mass of Christian burial for Joe Agostini was celebrated Friday, Aug. 2, 1991, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A Vigil service with rosary was celebrated Thursday, Aug. 1, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Rick Roccabruna, Tom Normington, Mike Normington, Frank DeBortoli, Churck Simek and Rudy “Chick” Magagna. Honorary pallbearers were John Legerski, Robert DeBortoli, Jino Roccabruna, Andy Normington and Bill Normington. Agostini, 68, of 1036 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 12:22 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Agostini died following a sudden illness. He was born in Rock Springs May 18, 1923, the son of Pio and Mary Dalfollo Agostini. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. Agostini was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Dragica Pivac at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs Feb. 23, 1952. Agostini was a retired carpenter, having worked for the School District No. 1 and Kellogg Lumber Company for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dragica Agostini of Rock Springs; his mother Mary Munari Agostini; two sons, Joe Agostini and John Agostini; three grandchildren, Cara, Stacy and Shalane Agostini, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Olga Gosar of Green River, and several nieces and nephews. Agostini was preceded in death by his father who died April 16, 1949. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 CHRISTINA L. EVERSOLE VERNAL, Utah—Funeral services for Christina L. Eversole were conducted Thursday, Aug. 8 at St. James Catholic Church in Vernal. Father George Davish officiated. A rosary was recited Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Thompson Funeral Home in Vernal. Burial was at Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs with graveside services Thursday, Aug. 8. Father Charles Taylor officiated. Mrs. Eversole, 76, 221 W. 350 North, Apt. 6, Vernal, Utah, died about 6 a.m. Aug. 4, at Uintah Care Home in Vernal. Mrs. Eversole was born Oct. 7, 1914 in Belle Plaine, Kan., the daughter of Christopher C. Laypath and Mary Elizabeth Knott. She married Leroy Rowland in Wichita, Kan., May 3, 1933. Rowland died in January of 1954. She married Ira Eversole in Rawlins July 25, 1956. Mrs. Eversole was a homemaker, and a member of St. James Catholic Church in Vernal, Catholic Ladies and Vernal Senior Citizens. Survivors include one son, Patrick Rowland of Reliance; four daughters, Mrs. Dean (Elizabeth) Powell of Pekin, Ill., Mary Hutchinson of Reliance, Mrs. Ralph (Ruth) Gilpin of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Larry (Nema) Stricker of Vernal; three brothers, Richard Laypath, Frank Laypath and Bill Laypath, all of Belle Plaine; 30 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Eversole was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Eversole, Oct. 1, 1963, and her son, Chris Rowland. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 IDA M. KAPPES Private family funeral services for Ida M. Kappes were conducted. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Kappes, 89, of 112 First St., Rock Springs was dead on arrival at 6:36 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Kappes had been in ill health for the past year. She was born Aug. 10, 1901 in Willow Springs, Mo., the daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Jennie Cooper Brooks. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. Mrs. Kappes was a graduate of the Northern Colorado University in Greeley, Colo., where she received her teaching certificate. She married Henry Kappes in Rock Springs Nov. 1, 1933 and he preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1966. Mrs. Kappes was a retired rancher and a member of the First Congregational Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center and the American Association of Retired Persons. Survivors include four grandchildren, Henry Charles Kappes Jr. of Okinawa, Japan, Charlotte Kappes of Rock Springs, William Adam Kappes of Rock Springs and Johnie Kappes Jr. of Foresthill, Calif.; one son, John L. Kappes of Foresthill; one daughter-in-law, Patricia Kappes of Rock Springs; one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Bill Gnemi of Jerome, Idaho; one sister-in-law, Patricia Brooks of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kappes was preceded in death by one son, Henry Charles Kappes; two brothers, Adam and Isaac Brooks; four sisters, Hazel Brooks, Tena Gras, Mary Dickson and Josephine Binning; one daughter-in-law, Anna Mae Kappes, and two grandchildren, Anna Marie and Janet Louise Kappes. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 DOROTHY MAE MARTIN Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Martin were conducted Friday, Aug. 9, 1991 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Joe Bozovich, Clarence Potter, Edwin Dunn, Earnest Dunn, Gene Lane Sr. and Curt Simkins. Mrs. Martin, 90, of 813 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at noon Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident since June 26, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Martin had been in ill health the past two years. She was born Aug. 29, 1900 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Judge Joseph and Francis Morgan Joynson. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Grover Edward Martin in Rock Springs Dec. 24, 1916 and he preceded her in death June 28, 1948. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker until 1949 when she went to work for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in the culinary department. She retired in 1968. She was a member of the Young At Heart Senior Citizen Center. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Allen Gregory of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law, Eileen Simkins of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Lynn Ernst, Grover Martin, granddaughter-in-law, Liz and Eddie Martin and Diana and grandson-in-law, Drew Ware; 10 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Martin; one daughter, Frances Martin; two grandsons, Richard Martin and Allen Martin Gregory; two sisters, Anna Parton and Edith Creighton and two brothers, William Joynson and John Joynson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 CAROL ANNE MALDONADO Funeral services for Carol Anne Maldonado were conducted Friday, Aug. 9, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Bishop Ed Eyering of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Donald D. Phillips, Tolan Floyd, Gary McMichael, Roger Hartman, Pat Gradert and Glayton Gradert. Mrs. Maldonado, 53, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 12:22 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Maldonado had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Rock Springs Dec. 17, 1937, the daughter of the late Clark Williams and Bernice McWilliams Hamblin. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a retired cook, having worked for the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston for five years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Richard (Bernice) Boone of Bakersfield, Calif., Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Gunyan of Rainer, Ore., Mrs. Herbert (Viola) Weatherington of Rock Springs, Mrs. Joseph William (Addie) Weeks of Rock Springs and Dolan (June) Floyd of Green River and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Maldonado was preceded in death by three sisters, Norma Kumer, Marjorie Manning and Elda Hamblin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 GLADYS IRENE “PENNY” BAKER MANILA, Utah—Graveside funeral services and interment for Gladys Irene “Penny” Baker were conducted Saturday, Aug. 3, 1991 at the Manila Cemetery in Manila, Utah. The cremains of Douglas D. Baker were also put to rest that day. Mrs. Baker, 70, of 861˝ Oak Street, Alameda, Calif., died at 11:25 a.m. Friday, July 19, 1991 at the Alameda Hospital in Alameda where she had been a patient for two weeks. A resident of Alameda for the past six years and former resident of Dutch John, Utah, Mrs. Baker died following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 28, 1920 in Port Huron, Mich., the daughter of the late Sylvester D. and Julia Dunlop McEacherin Baker. She attended Cranbrook Kingswood School in Bloomfield, Mich. Mrs. Baker was a graduate of the University of Michigan where she earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. She married Douglas D. Baker in New York City and he preceded her in death Dec. 21, 1989. Mrs. Baker was a retired commercial artist. She was a member of the Episcopal Church, the Collectors Club of San Francisco, the Museum Society of San Francisco and the San Francisco Historical Society. Survivors include four sons, James G. Baker of College Station, Texas, Douglas D. Baker, David Corbett Baker and Michael H. Baker, all of Alameda; two grandchildren, Patrick and Corbett Baker, both of Alameda. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 HOLDRIDGE P. "HUCK" GUY CHEYENNE -- Graveside services for Holdridge P. "Huck" Guy were Saturday, Aug 3 at Beth El Cemetery, Cheyenne. Col John W. Guy gave the eulogy. A grandson of H.P. Guy, Lance Cpl. Andrew Hardisky, U.S. Marine Corps also participated, in addition to the Rev. Richard Gilbert officiating, Guy, 83, 3612 Concord Road, Cheyenne, died Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at DePaul Hospital. Guy was born June 4, 1908 at Westernport, Md., the son of John and Willa Guy. Guy lived in Rock Springs from 1922 to 1943 when he and his family moved to Cheyenne. He worked as an operator for Frontier Refinery in Cheyenne until his retirement. Guy was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Guy was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. (Foy) Guy; parents, John and Willa Guy of Rock Springs; sister, Lorraine M. Johnson, Pinedale; and a brother, Walter Guy, Helper, Utah. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dan (Shirley A.) Duryee of Cheyenne; a son, retired Col. John W. Guy, Encinitas, Calif.; five grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Marge Guy Zaversnik and niece, Willa Beth Buono, of Rock Springs; nephew, Charles E. Johnson and family of Pinedale; and a niece, Patricia A. Johnson, of Pinedale. Special friends who helped also survive, Dan Duryee and Richard Sigward of Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 HENRY WAYNE FAIR The body of Henry Wayne Fair was cremated and memorial services were conducted Saturday, Aug. 3, 1991 at the Kirby Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. Fair, 57, of 703 Midway St., Rock Springs, died at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since July 21. A resident of Rock Springs since February of 1991 and former resident of Bay City, Texas, Fair had been in ill health the past three months. He was born Feb. 21, 1934 in Pride, Texas, the son of the late Henry and Juanita Patterson Fair. He attended schools in Pride and Andrews, Texas and was a graduate of Andrews High School. He married the former Patsy Trimble in Odessa, Texas, Nov. 30, 1960. Fair was a fishing tool supervisor for the Tri-State Oil Tool Company until ill health forced him to retire. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Fair of Rock Springs; one son, Willie Geuea of Greenville, S.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Mark (Mary) Sardelich of Bay City, Texas, Mrs. Steve (Terri) Lynch of Universal City, Texas, and Mrs. Jimmy (Juanita) Cartwright of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Dolores) Stewart of Pawhuska, Okla., and Patricia Ann Boggs of Merkel, Texas; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 DANNY D. GOICH CEDAR CITY, Utah—A memorial service for Danny D. Goich was Sunday, Aug. 4 in Thermopolis where his cremains were buried. Goich of Hudson, died May 5 in Cedar City, Utah, at the age of 62. Goich is survived by one brother, Melton Goich of Prescott, Ariz., and three daughters, Charon Meyers of Lander; Joy Allen of La Jolla, Calif.; and Barbara Allen of Big Sky, Mont. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 HAROLD “TINY” ELROY STUART The body of Harold "Tiny" Elroy Stuart, who died July 30 was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation and memorial services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 4, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Stuart was a resident of Rock Springs for the past year, and former resident of Palisade. Stuart was born July 2, 1929, in Camp Crook, S.D., the son of the late Walter and Alta Fosbery Stuart. Stuart attended schools in South Dakota and Montana, and was a graduate of the Ekalaka, Mont. High School with the class of 1947. He married the former Benita A. Bye in Denver, Nov. 15, 1975. Stuart was a mechanic, having worked in the oil field industry since 1943. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Benita Stuart of Rock Springs; one son, Lynne E. Stuart of Port Orchard, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Ray (Alta Faye) Seck of Haven, Kan., Cindy Kaye Hester and Christie Gaye Stuart, both of Hutchinson, Kan., and Jana Jo Ray Stuart of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Evelyn I. Horner of Washington; two, brothers, Edward Stuart of Belle Fourche, S.D., and Bill Stuart of Lewiston, Mont.; three sisters, Elsie Turbiville of Buffalo, S.D., Regina Bruha of Baker, Mont., and Mary June Stuart of Jamestown, S.D.; 11 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Stuart was preceded in death by one daughter, Nell Joanne Stuart, and one sister, Nellie Josephine Stuart. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 SHELDON LESTER LARGO, Fla. - Memorial services for Sheldon Lester, 84, who died Thursday in Rock Springs were conducted Thursday, Aug. 8, 1991 at the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park in Clearwater, Fla. Lester, 84, of 901 Seminole Blvd., Largo, Fla., died at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 1991 at the home of his daughter in Rock Springs. A resident of Largo for the past 25 years, Lester had been in ill health the past several months. He was born April 27, 1907 in Marion, Ohio, the son of the late Guy O. and Bertha Tewalt Lester. He attended schools in Marion and married the former Margaret Cuykendall in Ohio in 1964. She preceded him in death in April of 1991. Lester was a retired pressman for the Coshocton Tribune and the Columbus Dispatch in Ohio where he worked for many years. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ann) Reinhart of Rock Springs and Mrs. Gerald (Janet) Marcum of Mendham, N.J.; one brother, Elwyn Lester of North Carolina; two sisters, Ruby of Wooster, Ohio, and Violet of Indiana; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are stepchildren Daniel Jerman of Columbus, Ohio, Diane Cottenier of Largo and Deniese Jerman of Columbus. In addition to his parents and wife, Lester was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 LELAND PETER JENSEN ELSINORE, Utah - The body of Leland Peter Jensen was taken to Elsinore, Utah for funeral services and interment. Jensen, 76, of 237 West Center St., Richfield, Utah died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Aug. 3. A resident of Richfield for the past one year, Jensen became suddenly ill while visiting in Rock Springs. He was born Dec. 16, 1914 in Popjoy, Iowa, the son of the late Jens Peter and Ann Treveer Jensen. He attended schools in Iowa and married the former Ruth Westphal in Popjoy in 1941. Jensen was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired auto mechanic, having retired in 1975. Survivors include three sons, Dana Lee Jensen of Rock Springs, James Charles Jensen of Wichita and Jerome Arlan Jensen of Caliente, Nev.; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Cheryl) Swygart of Glenwood, Utah; one brother, Donald Jensen of California; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jensen was preceded in death by his wife, one son David, two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1991 KATHRYN “KATIE” FACINELLI The body of Kathryn "Katie” Facinelli was cremated and memorial services were conducted. Mrs. Facinelli, 69, of 1340 Alpine St., Rock Springs, died at 2:46 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 1991 at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Facinelli died following a lengthy illness. She was born July 3, 1922 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Tomcho Kormas. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. She married John E. Facinelli Aug. 19, 1942 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Facinelli worked as a clerk for the U.S. Government in Washington, D.C. and as a clerk for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company in Rock Springs. She later worked as a clerk for the Broadway Cleaners and as a secretary and bookkeeper for Bi-Rite Drug Store. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, John E. Facinelli of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Teri Facinelli of Rock Springs; two daughters, Dr. Jan Facinelli of Denver, and Mrs. Dee (Paula) Cox of Evanston; three sisters, Mary Johnson of Madras, Ore., Ann Paxton of Seattle, Wash., and Christine Conzatti of Longview, Wash.; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Facinelli was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathryn Ann Facinelli; three brothers, John, Joseph and Adam Kormas; and two sisters, Helen and Margaret. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 BUD SON THERMOPOLIS—The body of Bud Son was cremated. There were no services. The body of Bud Son, 78, former rancher, was found July 23 by a highway patrol officer five miles south of Thermopolis. Hot Springs County Coroner Clark Mortimore speculated Son died of exposure after a July 20 fall down a steep incline as he searched for a place to go fishing. Son was born Feb. 13, 1913 in Burntfork, a son of John and Enola McCarty Son. He spent 74 years in Manila, Utah, Green River and Rock Springs. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran of the 115th Cavalry (medical department). Son worked various sheep companies before moving to Cedaredge, Colo., a few years ago. He had just recently moved from Sheridan to Thermopolis. Survivors include four sisters, Iva Fox of Cody, June Lerwill of Payson, Utah, Neta Morell of Salt Lake City and Marjorie Sims of Cody. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 WILLIAM A. SEKERAK Funeral services for William A. Sekerak who died Wednesday were conducted Monday, Aug. 12 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Charles Taylor of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Sunday, Aug. 11, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Military honors and interment were in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Velikaneye, Danny Velikaneye, Albert Bazzanella Jr., Albert Bazzanella Sr., M.G. Peterson and Steve Sekerak Jr. Honorary pallbearers were John Ribovich Sr., John A. Ribovich, Steve Ribovich and Steve Sekerak. Sekerak, 71, of 3723 Madison Drive Apt. 6-B, died at 11:23 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1991, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for the past eight days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Sekerak had been in ill health the past year. He was born in Superior May 26, 1920 the son of the late Vincent and Anna Pavlik Sekerak. He attended schools in Boyd, Wis. He worked on the Currant Creek Ranch south of Rock Springs and entered the military Sept. 8, 1944. Sekerak was in the 12th Cavalry Regiment and received the Combat Infantryman Badge. He also received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged April 7, 1948. After being discharged, Sekerak moved to Milwaukee and was employed at the John Hancock Sheet Metal Company for 27 years. After his retirement, Sekerak moved back to Rock Springs until the time of his death. Survivors include one son, Billy of Oxnard, Calif.; one daughter, Julie of Kingham, Wis.; one brother, Steve Sekerak of Rock Springs; four sisters, Mary Beardsley of Dayton, Texas, Barbara Peterson of Casper, Catherine Ribovich and Delores Velikaneye, both of Rock Springs; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Sekerak was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Suriano. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 SAMUEL PETER WORLEY Funeral services for Samuel Peter Worley were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Steven Todd officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Simkins, Kenny Simkins, Albert Worley, Robert Worley, Ron Young and Melvin Snyder. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Ramsay, John Drazovich, Steve Radosevich, Jimmy Bell, Ray Venta, Rod McLennan Sr. and Rod McLennan Jr. Worley, 87, of 725 1st Ave. West, Rock Springs, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 1991, at the Doxey Hatch Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah following a lengthy illness. He was born in Dickson County, Va., Nov. 3, 1903, the son of the late Charles and Della Hollins Worley. He attended schools in Missouri and later married Dora Mae Ryder in Rock Springs and she preceded him in death in May of 1934. He later married Reva Fritts in Tulsa, Okla., on Sept. 25, 1969. Worley was a retired coal miner and welder, having worked for the Gunn Quealy Mine. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Worley was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. In addition to his wife, Reva of Rock Springs, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Luella) Logan of Rock Springs; one brother, Elijah Worley of Aurora, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Neal (Bertha) Simkins of Rock Springs and Lonie Snyder of Eugene, Wash.; one granddaughter, Mrs. Allen (Velara) Curtis of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Burke and Christine and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Worley was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 BRITANIE CLEVE SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Britanie Cleve, 15, of Bountiful, Utah, were Monday, Aug. 12, at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Bishop Steve Williams officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Family and friends were received at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Edwards, 355 Crossbow Drive in Green River. Born Jan. 28, 1976, she was the daughter of Billie Hansen of Bountiful and Brad Cleve of Green River. She died at Primary Children’s Hospital Thursday, Aug. 8, following a lengthy illness. She attended schools in Green River, Rock Springs and Bountiful. She is survived by her parents and two brothers, Brandon and Brent; her maternal grandfather, William C. Overy of Green River; her paternal grandmother, Margery Slemin of Stanley, N.D., and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Thelma Mae Overy of Green River; her paternal grandfather, Gordon Cleve of Stanley, N.D. and a cousin, Thomas Jack Edwards of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 CORY MICHAEL PLUMB SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Cory Michael Plumb were Monday, Aug. 12, in the Chapel of Mount Hope (Hudson’s Funeral Home) in Lander. The Rev. Mark Jervis officiated. Burial was in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Plumb, 14, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He died of injuries sustained Monday in a freak bicycle accident in Rock Springs. According to police, his bicycle broke in half while he was riding it near a cliff one quarter of a mile from the Canyon Court Mobile Home Park. He was thrown and suffered head injuries. No other vehicles were involved. He was born May 30, 1977 at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, a son of Galen and Joan Vallard Plumb. He attended North Elementary School and Starrett Junior High in Lander. His hobbies were fishing, bowling and wrestling. The family moved to Rock Springs last month. Survivors in addition to his parents include his sisters, Christy Plumb and Angel Leicester, both of Rock Springs; grandparents, Joan Plumb, Casper, Kenneth Plumb of Lander and Walter and Louise Vallard of Mountain Home, Idaho. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 SHANNON PERIMAN SOUCY DURANGO, Colo. - Memorial services for Shannon Periman Soucy were Aug. 9, 1991 at the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. William Cox officiated. Cremation followed. Mrs. Soucy, 36, died Aug. 7, 1991 in the Mercy Medical Center at Durango, Colo. She was born Feb. 13, 1955 in Fort Collins, Colo. She had lived in Durango one month. She had just returned to Durango after living in Rock Springs and Evanston for the past 10 years. She was a graduate of Durango High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth I. Periman, April 27, 1991. Survivors include her mother, Jane Periman of Durango; her grandmother, Leona Periman Edgell, Durango; a son, Dominick Soucy, Durango; a brother, Kenneth D. Periman in Germany; two sisters, Devon Burke, Pueblo, Colo., and Nanci Cox, Vail, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 JOHN HAROLD RATCLIFF FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Services for John Harold Ratcliff were Monday at the C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. Entombment was in the Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne. Ratcliff, 73, Fort Wayne, Ind., died Thursday, Aug. 8, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born in Kokomo, Ind., and had lived in Fort Wayne since 1957. He retired in 1982 from his job as paymaster at Joselyn's Stainless Steel. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Betty; a son, the Rev. John R. Ratcliff of Rock Springs, Wyoming; a daughter, Nancy Burkholder, Fort Worth; two sisters, Juanita Besser of Galveston, Ind., and Emma Hanson of Kokomo; a brother, the Rev. Donald Ratcliff of Waco, Texas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 LILLIAN TILLIE ZELINSKI CHALLENGE, Calif. -- Graveside services for Lillian Tillie Zelinski were July 24, 1991. Pastor Brian Kyte, Calvary Chapel officiated at the service. Interment was at Brownsville Cemetery, Brownsville, Calif. Mrs. Zelinski, 66, P.O, Box 32, Challenge, Calif., died July 20, 1991 at her home after a long illness. Mrs. Zelinski was born in Marshall, Dec. 25, 1924, the daughter of William and Cecil Burke, She attended school in Superior. She married Edward Zelniski, later the family moved to California. She was a retired medical technician and lived in Yuba-Sutter area 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Edward Zelinski of Challenge; two sons, Edward Zelinski Jr. of Lake Elsinore Calif., and William Zelinski of Challenge; four daughters, Vickie Garnett of Oroville, Calif., Wilma Zanerck of Downey, Calif., Christine Zelinski of Challenge and Katherine Galloway of Brownsville, Calif.; a sister, Wilma Ainsworth of Casper; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Mrs. Zelinski was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother, George Burke of Alaska. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 JAKE BRCKO LANDER - A rosary for Jake Brcko was Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lander. The funeral service took place Friday, Aug. 16, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial was at the Mount Hope Cemetery. Brcko, 70, of Lander died Aug. 13, 1991. Brcko was born June 22, 1921 in Popo Agie, a son of Marcus and Mildred (Varcka) Brcko. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corp at 14 and was stationed in the Gillette area working for two years as a hand on the tie drives from DuNoir to Riverton. Brcko then worked at coal mines in Rock Springs until joining the Army in 1941. In the Army, he served in the 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion in the European Theater for four years. After the war, he married Alice Anesi on April 16, 1946 in Green River and moved to Lander. There he worked for Ed Anesi Construction, Reiman and Worth and L. Olson until 1978, when he started his own cabinet shop, which he operated until his death. Survivors include his wife Alice, of Lander; three daughters, Karen Davis of Casper, DeeDee Williams and Jaci Frazier of Lander; two brothers, Bill of Rock Springs and Victor of Woods Cross, Utah; four sisters, Sylvia Sheilds of Eugene, Ore., Eva Davis and Mildred Taucher of Casper and Dorothy DeBernardi of Rock Springs and seven grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 BARBARA F. CHILTON ROCK SPRINGS -- The body of Barbara F. Chilton was taken to Salt Lake City, Utah for cremation. Mrs. Chilton, 59, of 112 Reed St., Rock Springs, died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past two days. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 21˝ years and former resident of Texas, Mrs. Chilton died following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 17, 1931, the daughter of Paul and Ellen Gaither Foutz. She attended schools in New Mexico and was a graduate of Carlsbad High School class of 1949. She later married Darryl T. Chilton in Rock Springs March 7, 1970. An insurance underwriter and secretary for more than 27 years, Mrs. Chilton had worked for the Frank Kershisnik Agency until her health forced an early retirement. Mrs. Chilton was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her husband of Rock Springs, she is survived by her mother Ellen Foutz of Humble, Texas; a sister, Paula Williams of Lewisville, Texas and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Chilton was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Robert E. Foutz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1991 LELAND PETER JENSEN ELSINORE, Utah - The body of Leland Peter Jensen was taken to Elsinore, Utah for funeral services and interment. Jensen, 76, of 237 West Center St., Richfield, Utah died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Aug. 3. A resident of Richfield for the past one year, Jensen became suddenly ill while visiting in Rock Springs. He was born Dec. 16, 1914 in Popjoy, Iowa, the son of the late Jens Peter and Ann Treveer Jensen. He attended schools in Iowa and married the former Ruth Westphal in Popjoy in 1941. Jensen was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired auto mechanic, having retired in 1975. Survivors include three sons, Dana Lee Jensen of Rock Springs, James Charles Jensen of Wichita and Jerome Arlan Jonsen of Caliente, Nev.; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Cheryl) Swygart of Glenwood, Utah; one brother, Donald Jensen of California; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jensen was preceded in death by his wife, one son David, two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1991 HARRY SHELDON ORME YUMA, Ariz.—Yuma resident Harry Sheldon Orme, 79, died Aug. 8, 1991 in Yuma. He was born May 27, 1912 in Rock Springs. He attended Rock Springs High School and had worked for Stauffer Chemical Company. Previously, he had been a mechanic as well as gas station and motel owner. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Club and Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Gregory Orme of the home; daughter, Marilyn Orme Lott of Yuma; and grandchildren, Heather and David Lott of Yuma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jed and Alice Orme; son, Harry S. Jr., and brother, Jed Jr. He was cremated. Burial was in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1991 LOUISA BELL JONES PHOENIX, Ariz.—Graveside funeral services and interment for Louisa Bell Jones were conducted Thursday, Aug. 22, 1991 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Jones, 89, of 3416 North 43rd St., Phoenix, Ariz., died Monday, Aug. 19, 1991 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., where she had been a patient for three and one-half days. She was born in Sugar City, Idaho, Oct. 5, 1901, the daughter of Richard William and Tracy Lois Hardy Winmill. She attended schools in Sugar City where she graduated. Later she received her nurses training at the McKay Dee Memorial Hospital in Ogden, Utah. She married L.W. “Jack” Jones in Malad, Idaho, Feb. 26, 1930 and he preceded her in death March 19, 1985. Mrs. Jones was a retired nurse, having worked at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include one son, Richard C. Jones of Phoenix; two brothers, Don Winmill of St. George, Utah and Row Winmill of Grantsville, Utah; two sisters, Laura Snow of Orem, Utah and Emily Meyers of Salt Lake City; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1991 ROBERT WILLIAM KELSEY A mass of Christian burial for Robert William Kelsey was conducted Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1991 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Angel Ornelas officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Curtis Baker, Wayne Christenson, Eugene Christenson, Bob Messerly, Fred Weaver and Darrell Burke. The family received friends at the home of David Kelsey, 413 Pine St., Rock Springs. Kelsey, 53, of Volcic Trailer Court No. 65, Rock Springs, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. 1991 at the St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness. He was born in Rock Springs April 1, 1938, the son of the late Lyle C. and Gladys Schultz Kelsey. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School class of 1956. He attended Antioch College where he received an associate degree in human resources and a bachelor degree in substance abuse counseling. Kelsey was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the United States Navy. He was employed by Job Service as a Disabled Veteran Outreach Program representative at the time of his death. A 22-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, Kelsey was also a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, David Kelsey of Rock Springs and Edward Kelsey of NAS Lemoore, Calif.; one brother, Ronald Kelsey of Green River; two sisters, Mrs. Jack (Cindy) Hamel of Topshan, Maine and Sharon Burton of Denver; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1991 RAYMOND STANLEY PARKS Funeral services for Raymond Stanley Parks were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. The Rev. Brian Stoffregen of The Mount of Olives Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Norman Oliver, Mark Bullocks, Terry Kerr, Jerry O’Brien, Ray Parks and Jeremy Christensen. Honorary pallbearers were A.H. “Neil” Christensen and Delbert Lahti. Parks, 60, of 355 Elm St., Green River, did at 8:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 1991, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He had been in ill health for the past two months. He was born Aug. 19, 1930 in Pierre, S.D., the son of Zola Wang and Orville Parks. He attended schools in Pierre. He married the former Betty Jean O’Brien on Sept. 11, 1953 in Salt Lake City. A resident of Green River since 1971, Parks was employed with Olsen Construction and General Chemical until his retirement. Parks was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty of Green River; his mother, Zola Parks of Modesto, Calif.; one son, Brien Parks of Green River; four daughters, Penny Christensen of Green River, Billie Parks of Lyman, Mrs. Norman (Jalynn) Oliver of Millburn and Michelle Parks of Mountain View; three sisters, Joyce Shockley, Margaret Severin and Phyllis DeGraffenreid, all of Modesto, Calif.; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Parks was preceded in death by his father and three brothers, Richard, Norvel and Larry Parks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1991 FREDERICK SHERMAN HART and DIANNE PETERSON HART Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Hart were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1991, at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop Harold Christensen conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dale Nye, Ken Cox, Lance Fenn, Steve Perry, Steve Cahill and Alfred Bramwell. Honorary pallbearers were Joel Peterson, Phillip Dale Peterson, Gary Peterson, David Peterson, Joe Attebury, Troy Dunbar, Kerry Batchelor, Ron Faries, Larry Leonard, Tom Carter and Fred Pence. Hart, 54, and his wife, Dianne Peterson Hart, 49, of 400 Knotty Pine, Green River, both died instantly at about 11:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 1991 from injuries they sustained when the motorcycle they were riding struck a motorhome that was involved in an earlier head-on collision. The incident occurred 18 miles east of Lowman, Idaho, on Highway 21. Hart was born on Jan. 25, 1937 in Ogden, Utah to Glen S. and Bernice E. Vogel Hart. He attended schools in Ogden where he graduated from high school in 1956. He married the former Dianne Peterson in Nevada April 12, 1976. Hart was a brakeman for the Union Pacific Railroad at the time of his death. He was a member of the Eagles, the Masonic Lodge of Ogden, America’s Independent Writers and the Harley Owners Group. A resident of Green River since 1965 and former resident of Ogden, Hart was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one son, Quinton Hart of Green River; four daughters, Vendetta Hart and Mrs. Ron (Dana) Faries, both of Green River, Mrs. Fred (Diana) Pence of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Mrs. Kerry (Jacqueline) Batchelor of Riverton; one brother, Richard Hart of Vernal and one sister, Marilyn J. Perry of San Diego. The Harts have 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hart was precededin death by one sister, Geraldine Porter. Dianne Hart was born Oct. 4, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leslie L. and Alberta Reuter Peterson. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School class of 1960. Mrs. Hart was the co-owner and operator of Dianne’s Yarn Shop in Green River. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and American Bikes Aimed Towards Education. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. hart was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her mother, Alberta Peterson of Green River; three sons, Paul, Robert and Kenny Siler, all of Green River, and one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Lora) Leonard of Green River; two brothers, Gary Peterson of Green River and David Peterson of Rock Springs, and one sister, Mrs. Francis (Phyllis) Bingham of Green River. In addition to her father, Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by one brother, Philip. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1991 KATHERINE FLOYD BOTHELL, Wash. - Katherine Floyd died Aug. 16, 1991 in Bothell, Wash., following a brief illness. Born in Rock Springs March 11, 1920, she graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1938. She married Robert H. Floyd, Sept. 18, 1946 in Tacoma, Wash. She is survived by husband Robert H. Floyd and daughter, Marijane, and son-in-law, Fritz Johnsen of Seattle; brothers, Tony and Lawrence Pivic of Rock Springs, Stanley Pivic of Arvada, Colo; sisters Julianne Mcleod of Rock Springs, Jean Hummel of Salt Lake City and Frances Zamboni of Provo, Utah. She was preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Mary Pivic, brothers, Joe, Frank and Max and sister Mary Salvatico. There were no services at her request. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1991 BILLIE M. CARSON CASPER - Memorial services for Billie M. Carson, 56, of Casper were conducted Saturday, Aug. 17, 1991 at the Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ralph Nelson officiating. She was cremated. Mrs. Carson died Monday, Aug. 12, 1991, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper following a long illness. She was born Aug. 29, 1934 at Greybull, the daughter of Salthiel and Ruth (Murphy) Allison. She grew up in Greybull and attended the Greybull schools. Following her graduation from Greybull High School, she enrolled at the University of Denver where she received her B.A. degree in business administration. On Feb. 6, 1956 she married George Carson at Glenrock. Carson was employed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and, therefore, they lived throughout the state including Douglas, Rawlins and Green River. While living in Green River, Mrs. Carson worked as an assistant clerk of court for Sweetwater County. After her husband's retirement they moved to Casper and they have made their home there since. She is survived by her husband of Casper; two sons, Christopher Carson of Rock Springs and Tony Carson of Green River; her mother Ruth Allison of Greybull and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and one son, Jeffery Carson in 1958. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1991 WILLIAM NEPHI WARDLAW Funeral services for William Nephi Wardlaw were conducted Friday, Aug. 23, 1991 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. Gary Turner officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Rod McLennan Sr., Roger Jones, James Stark, George Lemich, jack Teters and Mike Storms. Honorary pallbearers were David McComas, Gene Curless, Jim Phillips and John Kamenski. Wardlaw, 78, of 1620 West Second No. 23, Rock Springs, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 1991, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Bowen, Mo., Aug. 2, 1913, the son of Ira and Stella Tryon Wardlaw. He attended schools in Decker, Mont., and Sheridan and later married the former Catherine Irene Flew in Green River, Sept. 30, 1933. Wardlaw was retired, having worked as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company and Gunn Quealy and later as a security guard for the FMC Corp. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, the United Mine Workers and the Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Irene of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, William Eugene and Bruna Wardlaw of Sunnyvale, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. William Weir of Rock Springs, and Enid Flew of Reliance; six grandsons, Mark, Danny, David, Donald, Kenneth, and Jon; one granddaughter, Diane, all of California; seven great-grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Wardlaw was preceded in death by a son, George Ronald Wardlaw. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1991 CORA BAKER BALKIE Funeral services for coral Baker Balkie were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Gary Turner officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hugh Williams, Travis Williasm, Terry Wilson, Jerry Hardin, Jim Soderlund and Michael S. Vase. Mrs. Balkie, 95, of 1325 Sage Street, Rock Springs, died at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Rock Springs, Aug. 14, 1896, the daughter of Joseph and Lydia Haywood Baker. She attended schools in Rock Springs and later married John Balkie in Green River, Dec. 12, 1917. He preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1970. Mrs. Balkie was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Field of Traverse City, Mich., four grandchildren, Rose Marie Langan of Salem, Ore., Marla Kay Field of Midvale, Utah, Betty Jo Smith of Lake Stevens, Wash., and Brad Field of Caracas, Venezuela; three great-grandsons and one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Vernice Rudelich; five brothers including Fred “Ted” Baker, Walter, Clarence, Joseph and a brother in infancy; six sisters including Vera Brooks, Winifred Hardin, Margaret Lucy McTee, Louise Oliver, Mary Wilson and a sister in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1991 JEARY DEEN RASDALL Funeral services for Jeary Deen Rasdall, who died Aug. 24, were conducted Friday, Aug. 30, 1991, at the L.D.S. Church, 1250 W. Teton Blvd., Green River. Bishop Michael Tervort conducted the services. Dedication of the grave and interment was conducted Friday at the Dry Fork Cemetery near Vernal, Utah. Pallbearers were Scott Hullinger, Derral Slaugh, Deen Slaugh, Richard Lingle, Wyatt Lingle and Darrel Rasdall. Honorary pallbearers were Jeremiah Lingle, Jeremy Rasdall, Charles Hullinger and Stacey Hullinger. Mrs. Rasdall, 42, of 435 W. Virginia Place, Green River, died at 3:55 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 1991 at the Memorial Health Center in Sidney, Neb. from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident that occurred about nine miles west of Sidney on Interstate 80. She was born Nov. 13, 1948 in Roosevelt, Utah, to Ivan Derrell and Myrtle Leora Anderson Hullinger. She attended schools in Vernal, Utah and Scottsdale, Ariz., where she was a graduate of the Scottsdale High School class of 1967. She married Darrell Rasdall in Green River on Sept. 14, 1985. A resident of Green River for the past five years and former resident of Granger, Taft, Calif. and Arizona, Mrs. Rasdall was employed as a bus driver for the School District No. 2. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Darrell of Green River; her mother, Myrtle Leora Hullinger Sprouse of Glendale, Ariz.; seven sons, Derral Glen Slaugh of Vernal, Utah, Ray Deen Slaugh, Darrel Ray Rasdall and Jeremy Lee Rasdall, all of Green River, Ellsworth Richard Lingle, Wyatt Lee Lingle and Jeremiah LaVon Lingle, all of Mountain View; three daughters, Julie Ann Slaugh, Danielle Jeanette Rasdall and Phylicia Ann Rasdall, all of Green River; two brothers, Derrell Scott Hullinger of Rock Springs, and Ivan Lamont Hullinger of Kearns, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Craig “Bille Rae” Mauran of Cave Creek, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Chantell Marie Coen of Green River and Ginny Lynn Slaugh of Vernal; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rasdall was preceded in death by her two fathers, Ivan Hullinger and Ray Sprouse and two brothers, Ronald and Gary Hullinger. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1991 BRAD JONES RANGELY, Colo.—Services for Brad Jones, former Rock Springs resident, were held in Rangely, Colo., Aug. 28, 1991 at the Rangely LDS Church. Jones lost his life in a mining accident Aug. 22, 1991 at the Western Fuels-Utah Mine in Rangely. He was born Oct. 19, 1935 in DeValls Bluffs, Ark. He was a member of the Rangely Elks Lodge 1907. Jones spent his life working in various mines in the United States and Canada. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Lambert of Rock Springs, two brothers, Bill Jones of Durango, Colo., and Truman Jones of Apache Junction, Ariz.; seven children and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1991 MARY R. LEHNER EDMONDS, Wash.—Memorial services for Mary R. Lehner were Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1991, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Edmonds, Wash., with the Rev. George Wilson officiating. She was cremated. Mrs. Lehner, 77, of Edmonds, Wash., died July 26, 1991 at a hospital in Washington. Mrs. Lehner was born on July 4, 1914 in Superior and had resided in Edmonds since 1980 after moving from Wichita, Kan. She worked as a registered nurse. She served as a volunteer at the Edmonds City Museum, was past president of the Coterle Club of Edmonds and was a member and active in the Church Guild at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Vaughn of Sultan; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Nancy Lehner of Belfair, and Gary and Sharon Lehner of Everett, Wash., sisters and brothers-in-law, Tootie and George Petrina of Silverdale, and Edna and Wofford Wilson of Idaho; six grandchildren, Erin, Mark, Kristin, Shannon, Carrie and Joel; and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1991 JOHN F. ARGENTA Funeral services for John F. Argenta were conducted Saturday, Aug. 24, 1991, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa. Argenta, 86, 1317 10th St. Rock Springs, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past five days. A resident of Rock Springs since 1944, Argenta died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Albia, Iowa, July 29, 1905 to Charles and Rose Nicoletto Argenta. He attended schools in Albia, Iowa, and later married the former Dora Bragg in Albia, Iowa and she preceded him in death in October of 1990. Argenta was retired from the FMC Corporation in 1970 where he had worked as a miner. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lyle (Jean) Ranta of Rock Springs and Mrs. Donald (Marie) Osse of Wheatridge, Colo.; one brother, David ARgenta of Montrose, Colo.; seven sisters, Mary Walters of Chicago, Lucille Vaughn, Rose Wells, Della Allright, Harriet Ruddell and Norma Stillwell, all of Des Moines, Iowa and Florence Turner of Torrance, Calif.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Argenta was preceded in death by one daughter, Ann Young; two brothers, Merico and Charles Argenta; two sisters, Amelia Cibau and Elizabeth Caldahl and one grandson, Steven Young. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1991 KENNETH L. KRASOVEC CARSON CITY, Nev.—A funeral services for Kenneth L. Krasovec was Tuesday at the Fitz-Henry’s Funeral Home and Crematory’s Chapel of Faith, Carson City. Officiated were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Krasovec, 54, of Carson City, Nev., died Tuesday, Aug. 20, at a Carson City hospital. He was born Sept. 12, 1936 in Rock Springs, a son of Anton Marcus and Ione Carrie Andrews Krasovec. He graduated from Rock Springs High School, Westminster College and the University of Utah. He was a Navy veteran. He married Karen Koleman in 1957. Krasovec was a psychiatric social worker who worked in Rock Springs, Laramie, Merced, Calif., and for 20 years in Nevada. Survivors include his sons, Gregory Krasovec of Carson City and Kirk Krasovec of Beaumont, Texas; a brother, David Krasovec of Rock Springs; three grandchildren. --- Salt Lake Tribune, September 5, 1991 Norman Evan Wall EVANSTON, Wyoming--Norman Evan Wall, age 73, of Evanston, Wyoming died September 3, 1991 in Evanston. He was born on January 7, 1918 in Lyman, Wyoming to Edwin M. and Carrie Othea (Evans) Wall. Married Mabel Owens Clawson April 26, 1954 in Evanston; she died December 15, 1988. Survived by son, James D. Wall, Evanston; step-sons, DeWayne A. Moore, Evanston; Brent C. Moore, Ft. Collins, Colorado; daughters, Norma Jean Wall, JoAnne E. Roper Hunting, both of Evanston. Services Friday, September 6, 1991 at 2 p.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home of Evanston where friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday one hour prior. Burial will follow in the Lyman, Wyoming Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1991 CATHERINE JOAN MOSER CASPER—A mass of Christian burial for Catherine Joan Moser was Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1991 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Msgr. James O’Neill officiating. A rosary was recited Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1991. Graveside services were Thursday, Sept. 5, 1991 at Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs with Father Bruno Lischwe of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs officiating. Ms. Moser, 84, of Casper, died Sept. 1, 1991 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. She was born Dec. 17, 1906 in Rock Springs to Francesco and Mary (Conzatti) Moser. She was raised and educated in Superior and graduated from high school in Superior in 1926. She received her two-year life certificate from Colorado Teacher’s College in Greeley, Colo., in 1928; she received her B.A. degree in education from the University of Wyoming in Laramie in 1946 and her master’s degree in education from the University of Wyoming in 1959. She taught school in Payson, Ariz., for one year; in Superior for eight years; for the State Department of Education in Cheyenne for one year and for Casper schools for 35 years, retiring June 1, 1972. She moved to Casper in 1937 from Superior. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church; life member of the National Education Association; Retired Teacher’s Association of Casper; National Association of Retired Teachers; Delta Kappa Gamma Society; University of Wyoming Alumni Association; Senior Citizens of Casper, Inc.; Retired Senior Volunteer Program; and the Regal Club of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. She was a past member of American Association of University Women. Survivors include one sister, Louise Edwards of Valley Park, Mo.; two nieces, Billie Jean Moulson of Ballwin, Mo., and Patricia Brown of Salt Lake City; several nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews. Among her surviving nephews in Nicholas Moser of Rock Springs; an aunt, Caroline Jenkins, lives in Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Nicholas Moser. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1991 LENA M. SCHOFIELD Funeral services for Lena M. Schofield were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1991 at the Manila L.D.S. Chapel. Bishop James Briggs officiated. Mrs. Schofield, 82, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 1991, at the Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Manila, Utah, Mrs. Schofield was born June 2, 1909 in Linwood, Utah, the daughter of John and Ratie Searle. She attended school in Linwood and Manila and later married Merlin Schofield in Linwood on Sept. 17, 1926. Mrs. Schofield was a member of the L.D.S. Church. She is survived by her husband, Merlin Schofield, Manila; three daughters, Joyce Bilsborrow of Carlin, Nev., Dixie Moser of Manila, and Florence Christensen of Rock Springs; three sons, Don Schofield of McKinnon, Leslie Schofield of Manila and Wendell Schofield of Rock Springs; 33 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; three sister, Afton Walker of Kemmerer and Merle Larson and Pat Hanks of Salt Lake City. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant sons, John Earl and Densil; two brothers, Ralph and Verle Searle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1991 MARLES ANN PARKS Memorial services for Marles Ann Parks were conducted outdoors at 701 Wendt, Tuesday, Sept. 3. Her body was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Mrs. Parks, 55, of 1545 Elk St., Space No. 16, Rock Springs, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1991 at The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past 12 days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Parks was born in Walsenburg, Colo., Aug. 29, 1935, the daughter of the late James B. and Angelina Carsella Sellers. She attended schools in Superior and later married John Parks in Rock Springs. Survivors include her husband, John Parks, of Rock Springs; three sons, Bruce Clark of Salt Lake City, Kenneth Clark of Rock Springs and Roger Clark of Tucson, Ariz.; one brother, Jerry Sellers of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Florence Larson of Rifle, Colo., and Jean of Glenwood Springs; four grandchildren, Brandon Clark, Nicole Clark, Derek Clark, and Matthew Clark; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Parks was preceded in death by one brother, Frank. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1991 JANECE LYNN PAINOVICH Funeral services for Janece Lynn Painovich were conducted Thursday, Sept. 5, 1991 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Cremation followed. Pallbearers were Gordy Burton, Mickey Cox, Colby Cundiell, Paul Hodges, Frank Bozner and Ken Lord. Honorary pallbearers were George Buckendorf, George Fabiny, Ron Kuhi, Warren Dreben and Lester Dreben. Mrs. Painovich, 35, of Eden, died instantly at about 4:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 1991 one mile north of Eden on Wyoming Highway No. 191 from injuries she sustained in a one-car roll over. Mrs. Painovich was born June 13, 1956 in Ainsworth, Neb. the daughter of LaVerne and Hazel Westover Engle. She attended schools in Lander, and Libby, Mont., and was a graduate of the Libby High School with the class of 1974. She attended Western Wyoming College and married Steven Painovich in Pinedale Aug. 28, 1982. A resident of Eden for the past three years, Mrs. Painovich and her husband were the owners and operators of the Wyoming Fur Ranch. She was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, Steve of Eden; her parents LaVerne and Hazel Engle of Ainsworth; one brother, Frank Engle of Wheatland; two sisters, Charylene Cleveland of Rock Springs and Cheryl Fellenberg of Anchorage, Alaska, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd "Buddy" Engle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1991 WILSON BERNARD SCHULTZ Funeral services for Wilson Bernard Schultz were conducted Thursday, Sept. 5, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Military graveside funeral services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Carl Schultz, Howard Schultz, Gary Schultz, Toby Garcia, Gordon Kincaid and Gary Bringham. Schultz, 67, of 286 Andrews St., Green River, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Aug. 28. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Schultz had been in ill health the past one year. He was born July 23, 1925 in Green River, the son of the late Max and Sarah Anna Wilson Schultz. He attended schools in Green River and married the former Doris Mae Logue of Rock Springs Sept. 18, 1948. She preceded him in death. Schultz was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Schultz was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Union No. 1620 of Casper, the VFW Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the ALF-CIO Local Union No. 206 of Ogden, Utah and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include one son, Ronald Schultz of Albuquerque, N.M., one daughter, Virginia Lee Rounsaville, of Ellicott City, Md.; one brother, Leland Schultz of Green River; one sister, Marvel Morrison of Green River; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Schultz was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1991 JO ANNE REESE STEVENS Funeral services for Jo Anne Reese Stevens were conducted Thursday, Sept. 5, 1991 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St. Bishop Clay Baird conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Kevin Dunn, Richard Smith, Brad Smith, Timothy Reese, Tom Gerrard and Evan Reese. Mrs. Stevens, 55, of 1948 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 1991 at her summer home in Pinedale, following a lengthy illness. Having multiple sclerosis since 1959, Mrs. Stevens had been totally disabled for many years. She was born in Rock Springs April 29, 1936 to Evan Jacob and Hubertine Josephine La Croix Reese. She attended schools in Rock Springs and in 1953 attended Wyoming Girls State. Mrs. Stevens was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School class of 1954. She later married Donald D. Stevens in Rock Springs June 12, 1954, and their marriage was sealed in the Salt lake City Temple on Dec. 9, 1955. Mrs. Stevens worked at the Lincoln School as a teacher’s aide for several years prior to her disability. She was a member of the LDS Church where she was active, having held many positions throughout the years. Survivors include her husband, Donald D. Stevens of Rock Springs, her mother, Hubertine Josephine La Croix Reese of Rock springs; two sons, David E. Stevens of Coral Springs, Fla. and Paul D. Stevens of Pinedale; tow daughters, Linda Jo Stevens of Rock springs and Dee Anne Stevens Evans of Salt Lake City; one sister, Mrs. Vic (Catherine) Cundy of Rock springs; one sister-in-law, Ruth A. Reese of Salt lake City; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her father, Evan Jacob Reese; a son, Brent Edward Stevens in 1972 and a brother, Evan H. Reese. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1991 OLGA BARTOLIC MABRY MIAMI, Ariz. -- Cremation and memorial services for Olga Bartolic Mabry were held in Miami. Mrs. Mabry, 73, Miami, Ariz., died Wednesday, Sept. 5, following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 14, 1918, in Peoria, Ill., the daughter of the late Mike and Pauline Barecevac Bartolic. They moved to Red Lodge, Mont., where she attended school and graduated from Red Lodge High School. She moved with her family to Rock Springs in 1937. While in Rock Springs, she played the piano with several orchestras and on her own for many years. In 1956 she moved to Globe, Ariz., where she married Bud Mabry Feb. 25, 1958. Survivors include her husband, Bud Mabry, of Miami; one daughter, Mrs. Mike (Shella) Gianelli of Redondo Beach, Calif., one son, Wesley Rollins of Ogden, Utah; two sisters, Wilma Pleich of Globe and Mrs. Fred (Margie) Magagna of Pocatello, Idaho; four brothers, Emil of Rock Springs and Antone, Albert and Dick, all of Newport Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren; 37 nieces and nephews, several cousins. Mrs. Mabry was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Pauline Bartolic, former residents of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1991 LAURA E. JOHNSON PINEDALE—Funeral services for Laura E. Johnson were conducted Thursday, Sept. 12, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Paul E. Johnson Sr., Mike Johnson, Paul E. Johnson Jr., Lee Johnson, Bob Johnson and John Matkovich. Mrs. Johnson, 84, of 333 North Bridger St., Pinedale, died Monday, Sept. 9, 1991, at the Sublette County Retirement Center where she had been a patient since 1985. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Johnson died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 1, 1907, in Blue Springs, Neb., the daughter of the late Terry and Lillie Cox Collins. She attended schools in Peru, Neb., and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1925. She graduated with a teaching degree from the State Teachers College in Peru. She taught school in Sweetwater County for several years. She married Leland Henry Johnson in Nebraska City, Neb., Aug. 27, 1928. He preceded her in death Dec. 27, 1974. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include two sons, Paul E. Johnson Sr. of Rock Springs and Dr. Leland Johnson of San Francisco, Calif.; one sister, Lillie Mae Timmons of Torrance, Calif.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by one brother, Paul E. Collins and one daughter-in-law, Jerlyn Jean Johnson, who died June 20, 1991. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1991 MABEL L. MARTIN Funeral services for Mable L. Martin were conducted Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Union Congregational Church. The Reverends Bruce and Carla Cunningham officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Martin, 94, of Green River, died at 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1991 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past 24 days. She was born in Plato Township, Sioux County, Iowa, Sept. 12, 1896 to the late Edward Emmet and Lenna Dabney Walpole. She attended schools in Rock Valley, Iowa and Hancock, Minn. where she graduated from high school in 1914. Furthering her education, she received teaching degrees at the Normal School at St. Cloud, Minn. and at the University of Wyoming. She married Louis T. Martin in Salt Lake City Dec. 29, 1923 and he preceded her in death Sept. 3, 1929. Mrs. Martin taught schools in Cokato, Minn., Wiboux, Mont., St. Maries, Idaho and in Green River for 34 years, teaching at Lincoln School, Washington School and Jefferson School where she served as principal until her retirement in 1966. Mrs. Martin was a 50-year member of the Mystic Chapter No. 8, Order of the Eastern Star, Golden Hour Senior Citizens and the Union Congregational Church and was recently honored as a 45-year Girl Scout leader. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Barbara) Walker of Green River and Mrs. Merrill (Lucile) Whittier of Sacramento, Calif.; three grandsons, William M. Whittier of Sacramento, Dr. Richard L. Whittier of Lincoln, Neb., Dr. Robert F. Whittier of Tsuchiura Ibaraki, Japan; four great-grandchildren; three nieces and two nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lenore Huntley and one brother, Robert E. Walpole. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 1991 LILA RUTH GRIFFIN Funeral services for Lila Ruth Griffin were conducted Saturday at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St. Bishop Ed Eyring conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Griffin, 37, of No. 9 Spotted Tail Circle at Arrowhead Springs, south of Rock Springs, died at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1991 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Salina, Utah on Aug. 24, 1954 to Ralph and Lila Mills Johanson. She attended schools in Salina and Clearfield, Utah, and was a graduate of Clearfield High School class of 1973. She married Rodney Alton Griffin in Ogden, Utah, July 31, 1974. A resident of Rock Springs since 1987, Mrs. Griffin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Rodney of Rock Springs; her mother, Mrs. Lila Ruth Johanson of Salina; three sons, Joshua Alton, Rodney Shane and Nicholas Ralph Griffin, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Jennifer and Sarah Ruth Griffin, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Steven Johanson of Salina; three sisters, Mrs. Max (Kathryn) Larson of Salina, Mrs. Dean (Barbara) Landon of Bountiful, Utah and Mrs. Rick (Beth) Blair of West Jordan, Utah; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Johanson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 1991 ROY LON CROUCH Funeral services for Roy Lon Crouch were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1991, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Gary Turner of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John Rogers, Bill Rogers, Tom Thomas, Lane Parker, John Tom Parr and Frank Parr. Honorary pallbearers were Paul J. Wataha, Maurice Faler, Art Hafey and Rod Desmond. Crouch, 69, of 906 Windriver Drive, Rock Springs, died at 12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 1991, at the University of Utah Medical Center where he had been a patient for the past three weeks. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Crouch had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Sept. 9, 1972 in Wilder, Idaho, the son of the late Roy and Leona Stone Crouch. He attended schools in Lander, and was a graduate of the Lander High School with the class of 1940. Crouch served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married the former Elizabeth (Bette) Rogers in Denver, Sept. 14, 1943. Crouch retired in 1984. He was the former owner and operator of the Lon’s Texaco, both A&W Drive-ins, Western Auto Company and the Cody Motel, all in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, and the American Association of Retired People. Survivors include his wife, Bette Crouch of Rock Springs; two sons, Kevin Crouch of Rock Springs and William Crouch of Maraga, Calif.; one daughter, Lonalee Crouch of Ashland, ore.; three grandchildren, Acasia Marie Crouch of Sheridan, Tiffany Crouch of Rock Springs, and GlenEllen Crouch of Ashland, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Crouch was preceded in death by one brother, Bud. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 1991 DAVID ANTHONY GARCIA Funeral services for David Anthony Garcia were conducted Thursday, Sept. 19, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Steve Imhof conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jason Ban, Lance Werner, Tim Nousi, Danny O’Neal, Michael Garcia and Jared Ramon. Garcia, 20, of 1007 Quincy Drive, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:36 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 1991 from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle-pickup accident. He was born in Barstow, Calif., April 13, 1971, the son of George E. and Rita Negritte Garcia Jr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1989. Garcia attended the Western Wyoming College and was employed as a welder for the Trancisco Rail Service at the time of his death. Survivors include his parents, George and Gail Garcia of Rock Springs; one brother, Michael Garcia of Jackson Hole; one sister, Hilary Garcia of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Carmel Garcia of Barstow, Calif.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight “Quorine” Imhof of Canton, Mo.; his mother, Rita Meeks of Long Beach, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, George Garcia Sr., and one uncle, Andrew Garcia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1991 DONALD MORAD Private family graveside funeral services for Donald Morad were conducted Thursday, Sept. 26, 1991 at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Morad, 36, of 513 Ludvig St., Rock Springs, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 1991, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, following a brief illness. He was born on April 19, 1955 in Rock Springs, the son of Roland D. and Donna Foote Morad. Survivors include his mother, Donna Morad of Rock Springs and one brother, Bill Morad. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Donald C. and Jeannette Foote and Dr. N.E. and Marian Morad. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1991 CAROL G. MORCK Funeral services for Carol G. Morck were conducted Friday, Sept. 27 at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Dale Morris, Alton Hermansen, Bill Kern, Eldon Bangerter, James Bucho and James Davis. Honorary bearers were Howard Baker, Tom Rogers, Tom Stewart, William Rogers and Lawrence Marty. Mrs. Morck, 75, of 485 North 7th West St., Green River, died at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1991 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident since March 1, 1990. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Morck had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Feb. 21, 1916 in Green River, the daughter of the late Walter and Harriet Heward Gasson. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1934. She married Grant Morck in Moose on Sept. 5, 1937. Mrs. Morck was a retired cashier and director for the State Bank of Green River. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, Grant Morck of Green River; one sister-in-law, Grace Gasson of Green River; nephews and nieces, Carl Allen Morck, Walter Gasson, Tom and Martin Davis, Robert and Shirley Sutherland, Aleen Ryan and Carol Ann Olsen. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Morck was preceded in death by one brother, Franklin Gasson and two nephews, Arnold Morck and Jack Moore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1991 IRWIN EDWARD GOLDER Funeral services for Irwin Edward Golder were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Golder, 36, of 1217 S.W. Morrison St., Portland, Ore., was killed instantly at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 1991 18 miles east of Rock Springs at milepost 124.2 on Interstate 80 in the eastbound lane. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner Byron Willingham, Golder was standing in the lane of traffic on the interstate and was struck by an eastbound semi-tractor trailer. He was born Sept. 5, 1955 in Portland, the son of Robert Burton and Betty Laverne Huntley Golder. He attended schools in Portland and was a lifelong resident of Portland. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1991 SISTER MARIA ANGELOVIC DANVILLE, Pa.—Services for Sister Maria Angelovic were Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Danville, Pa. Sister Maria Ancieta Angelovic, 81, died Saturday, Sept. 28, in Danville, Pa. She was born March 1, 1910, in Rock Springs, a daughter of William and Victoria Angelovic. She graduated from Rock Springs High School and the University of Wyoming. She taught school at Burntfork before she became a nun at age 30. Survivors include a brother, Mike Angelovic, Rock Springs, and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1991 CLINTON JOSEPH WATKINS Funeral services for Clinton Joseph Watkins were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1991, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Tony Munari, Joe Lison, Sam Blackwell, Ron Bertoncelj, Duane Turner, John Unguren, Clift Johnson and L.B. Folks. Honorary bearers were George Levine, Al Slepitis, Keith Westover, Roger Hannum, Berger Strand, Larry Heron, Ed Varley and Willis Meeks. Watkins, 68, of 564 Hoskins Lane, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 7:49 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 1991. A resident of Rock Springs since 1971 and former 20-year resident of Point of Rocks, Watkins had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Feb. 25, 1923 in Coffee Creek, Mont., the son of the late William and Dorothea Irwin Watkins. He attended schools in Hobson, Mont., and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1941. Watkins was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II. He married the former Eileen Shroyer in Belt, Mont., Sept. 20, 1959. Watkins retired as an iron worker in September of 1987. He worked 27 years and his last job was working on the Chevron fertilizer plant. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Iron Workers Local No. 454 of Casper, the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Lewiston, Mont., and the BPO Elks Lodge No. 456 of Lewiston. Watkins served as a Democratic precinct committeeman at Point of Rocks for 10 years. He was appointed by Gov. Mike Sullivan on the Commission of Aging where he served two terms. Survivors include his wife, Eileen Watkins of Rock Springs; one son, Rodney C. Watkins of Rock Springs; one daughter, Traci Watkins of Rock Springs; one brother, Lyman Hopkins of West Valley, Utah; one sister, Elizabeth Pittenger of Hobson, Mont.; one grandson, Thaen Watkins of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1991 JIM PITCHFORD MONTPELIER, Idaho—Services for Jim Pitchford were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the Montpelier 5th Ward. Burial was in the Montpelier Cemetery. Pitchford, 64, of Montpelier, Idaho, died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 1991 of cancer. He was born in Green River May 22, 1927, to Fred Andrew and Eva Faye Myers Pitchford. He attended school in Green River where he graduated in 1945 and then enlisted in the Navy. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor and remained there until the war ended. Returning to Green River, he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Fay Norris, March 17, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in Salt Lake City until he graduated from the University of Utah in 1951. He also attended the University of Wyoming. He later worked on his master’s at BYU where he had an assistantship. He taught in the East Carbon Utah school district and Pima, Ariz., before coming to Montpelier in 1957. He taught in Montpelier school in coaching and social studies until his retirement in 1989. He and his wife are the parents of six children who survive him. They are Penny (Mrs. Jim Alston), of Ogden, Utah, Wendy (Mrs. Jim Lloyd), of Barder, Utah, Darlee (Mrs. Brent Dyer), of Smithfield, Utah, Kim (Mrs. Tom Hulme), and Randy Ptichford of Montpelier and Kelly (Mrs. Wayne Petersen), of Kaysville, Utah. At the time of his death, he was a high priest in the Montpelier Fifth Ward and had been elders quorum president, Sunday school teacher, ward mission leader and counselor at various times throughout his life besides teaching in other positions in the L.D.S. church throughout his life. Pitchford’s interests in life besides his family were horses and athletics. He was known for riding and breaking horses and for his basketball career as he participated in the sport until he was in his 50s. In his youth he was an all-state basketball player in the state of Wyoming. He once had an offer from a pro basketball team which he turned down because he didn’t want to be separated from his wife and family. He is survived by his wife; his six children, 17 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Winifred Van Valkenburg of Rock Springs and Mrs. Helen Cross of Milwaukie, Ore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1991 JOHN WARREN BUCKLES HOUSTON—John Warren Buckles, 68, died in Houston Sept. 7 after a sudden illness. After cremation, private memorial services were conducted Sept. 11 in Houston. He was born June 5, 1923, in Rock Springs, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. and Sadie McConaghy Buckles, longtime Reliance residents. He was graduated from Reliance High School, where he was a basketball player. He attended the University of Wyoming. He was inducted into the Army in 1943 and after taking training at Camp Roberts, Calif., he was stationed in the Pacific Theater. When he returned from the Army, he lived in Casper and California. He married Louise Hickey in Los Angeles May 14, 1947. He became a sales representative for Johns Manville Corp. At one time he was president of the Texas Roofing Association and later became a consultant for various companies. He lived in various places in Texas and finally made his home in Houston. He also had a retirement home in Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of the home; one sister, Mrs. Bob (Norma) Gamble of Burntfork, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Rachel) Jorgensen of Pinedale and Mrs. R.L. (Ione) Jacobs of Kremmling, Colo., and one brother, Harry Buckles of Leesville, La. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1991 VERDA E. “MALO” STUBER ANACORTES, Wash.—Graveside services for Verda E. “Malo” Stuber were conducted Oct. 5, 1991 at the Rock Springs Cemetery where her first husband was buried. Mrs. Stuber, 72, died in Anacortes, Wash. Sept. 24, 1991. She was born Dec. 28, 1918 in Terre Haute, Ind., to Frank and Jennie Netzhammer. She formerly lived in Lewis, Kan., Ontario, Canada, Monroe, Wash., Green River and most recently Anacortes. She was employed as a bookkeeper for many years as well as a realtor and notary public. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Malo and Nicholas Stuber; three brothers, Ray, Dick and Harry, and a sister, Mildred. Survivors include her daughter, Georgia Jamison of Snohomish, Wash. and a son, Michael Malo of Barstow, Calif., 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1991 EDWARD HENRY ZUECK Funeral services for Edward Henry Zueck were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Lukas Kotzakis of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery with military graveside services. Pallbearers were Joe Gaviotis, Mike Gaviotis, Alex “Gabby” Garbrecht, Bob Beveridge, Ted O’Farrell and Jack Podbevsek. Honorary pallbearers were Al Logan, George Okano, Lance Peterson and Bobby Kaupila. Zueck, 66, of 314 M St., Rock Springs, died at about 3 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 1991, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Zueck died following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 17, 1925 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Alfonso and Ida Rosatti Zueck. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. Zueck was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and Korean War. He married the former Helen Bernice Adams in Clayton, Mo., on Aug. 16, 1967. Zueck was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the VFW Club. Survivors include his wife, Helen Zueck of Rock Springs; one brother, Arthur Asson of Santa Ana, Calif.; two sisters, Josephine Bonome and Elma DeShane both of Orville, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1991 JOYCE JENNY MANN The body of Joyce Jenny Mann was returned to Omro, Wis., for funeral services and interment. Mrs. Mann, 62, of 133 North Kobuk St., Soldotna, Alaska, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1991. A resident of Alaska since June of 1985 and former resident of Wisconsin, Mrs. Mann was traveling through Wyoming when she became suddenly ill and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. She was born June 22, 1929 in Sheboygan, Wis., the daughter of the late Rudolph and Ardith Stevens Dobrenz. She attended schools in North Dakota and Los Angeles and received her GED degree in Junction City, Ore. She married James S. Mann in Las Vegas, Nev., June 16, 1946. Mrs. Mann was a member of the Lutheran Church and a life member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary No. 2105 in Harrisburg, Ore. Survivors include her husband, James S. Mann of Soldotna; three sons, James R. Mann of Altus, Okla., Patrick J. Mann of Soldotna, and Phillip M. Mann of Appleton, Wis.; two daughters, Thelma J. Handler of Anaheim, Calif., and Marie E. Holt of Omro, Wis.; three brothers, Manuel Dobrenz of Canoga Park, Calif., Mayo Dobrenz of Torrance, Calif., and Leman Dobrenz of Field, Va.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mann was preceded in death by one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1991 JOHN KRULJAC Memorial services for John Kruljac were Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Valley Mortuary in Jackson. Kruljac, 79, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1991, at 12:30 p.m. at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born Jan. 6, 1912, at Valley Junction, Iowa, to Matt and Margaret (Stajac) Kruljac. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Kruljac was a member of the Elks and Eagles lodges. He was an electrician who owned and operated Signal Electric for 30 years until he retired 15 years ago. During his retirement, he resided between Jackson and Rock Springs. The last 10 years were spent in Rock Springs living with his son, James, and family who reside at 908 Madison Drive. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Carole Kruljac, Rock Springs, and James and Pat Kruljac, Rock Springs; a sister, Theresa Kruljac Potter; four grandchildren, David, Traci Lynn, Tann and Carrie Kruljac. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Stewart Kruljac in August of 1980; his parents; brother, Joseph Kruljac in August 1991, and a sister, Mary Kruljac Bonatto. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1991 LINDA IRIS SCHAEFFER Memorial services for Linda Iris Schaeffer were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1991, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 120 Second St., Rock Springs. Pastor Tony Vargas conducted the services. Her body was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Mrs. Schaeffer, 90, of 1401 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and former resident of Iola, Kan., Mrs. Schaeffer died following a lengthy illness. She was born May 3, 1901 in Iola, the daughter of the late Walter and Annie Laurie Munden Black. She attended school in Iola, Kan., and married Walter Glen Schaeffer in Iola July 2, 1927. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Schaeffer worked in Iola for several years as a nurse. She was a camper and belonged to several camping organizations while living in Kansas. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Betty) Biggs of Rock Springs, Mrs. Marvin (Martha) Hutton of Palisades, Colo., Peggy Barr of Madison, Kan., Glennis Enloe of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Larry (Darlene) Hutts of Muskogee, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Schaeffer was preceded in death by two grandchildren, four brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1991 MADELINE MAUVEEN WILLIAMS HENRYETTA, Okla.—Funeral services for former Rock Springs resident, Madeline Mauveen Williams, 71, who died Sept. 29, 1991 in Tulsa, Okla., were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Born Feb. 3, 1920, in Gunn, she was a retiree from St. Michael’s Altar Society and a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She graduated from Rock Springs High School and was a resident of Henryetta since Oct. 1, 1945. Preceding her in death Feb. 17, 1976, was her husband Martin William. A brother, John Havrilo, died July 8, 1984. Surviving relatives include three brothers, Steve Havrilo of Salt Lake City; Andy Havrilo of Rock Springs; Mike Havrilo of Fontana, Calif.; two sisters, Helen Stefoin and Elizabeth McCrann of Rock Springs; and one sister-in-law, Laverne Havrilo of San Diego, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1991 KATIE MAE ESTES Funeral services for Katie Mae Estes were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. John Miller of the Church of the Nazarene officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Baxter Powell, John Estes, Willie Lane and Marcus Gailee. The Estes child, 3, of 1520 North Riverbend Street, Green River, died instantly at about 12:30 p.m. at the Broadbent Ranch, 3.4 miles northwest of Granger Saturday, Oct. 5, 1991 from injuries she sustained when she was accidentally struck by a pickup truck. She was born Aug. 19, 1988 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Forrest and Debra Forbes Estes. Survivors include her parents, Forrest Estes of Green River and Debra Estes of Green River; two brothers, Jason Scott Estes and Michael David Estes, both of Green River; one sister, Amber Lynn Estes of Green River; her paternal grandparents, Harvey M. and Dorothy Estes of Mountain View; her maternal grandmother, Ruth Forbes of Mountain View, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1991 WILLIAM A. (BILL) HACKETT JR. LA MIRADA, Calif.—William A. “Bill” Hackett Jr., was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park in California Oct. 8. Hackett Jr., 63, died Friday, Oct. 4, at his home in La Mirada, Calif. He was born in Rock Springs Feb. 14, 1928, the son of Marina Menghini Hackett and Bill Hackett Sr. He is survived by his wife, Jan; his father; a sister, Beverly Distad; a son, Stephen; a daughter, Christie; another daughter, Carol Grace; two grandsons, Aaron and Andrew Grace; a cousin, Verlee Shaw of Green River. He was preceded in death by his mother, grandparents and other relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1991 EDWARD P. BODKIN SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral Mass for Edward P. Bodkin was celebrated Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Sacred Heart Church in Salt Lake with committal services at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Bodkin, 81, died Oct. 2, 1991, in Salt Lake City. He was born Aug. 10, 1910 in Salt Lake City to Richard and Nova Hogan Bodkin. He married Ann Moser in November of 1945 in the Cathedral of the Madeleine at Salt Lake City. He retired from Kennecott Copper after 42 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge and a member of the Knights of Columbus Salt Lake Council No. 602, serving as grand knight from 1975-1976. He is survived by wife, Ann; daughter, Teresa Robinson; son, Richard N. Bodkin and wife Loraine; granddaughters, Dawn and Lori Robison, and Michelle Bodkin; step-grandson, Brett Robison and his wife, Susan; sister, Mrs. Gerben H. (Catherine) Dekker, all of Salt Lake City. Relatives attending the rosary and funeral from Wyoming were Mr. and Mrs. Art Rosatti, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Myska, Mrs. Donna Johnson, Mrs. Vi O’Donnell, Mrs. Rena Tarter, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Moser, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Carlson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tarter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1991 HELEN SCOTT Funeral services for Helen Scott were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Full Gospel Assembly. The Rev. Lloyd Harms conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Gary Eagle, Robert Keith, Darwin Collins, Johnny Lewman, James Scott and Harold Scott Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Jay Stanton and Skinny Field. Mrs. Scott, 58, of 206˝ R St., Rock Springs, died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident since Aug. 20. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Scott had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Feb. 1, 1933 in Rock Springs the daughter of Asa Dale and Julia Myers Scott. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1951. Miss Scott worked as a waitress for the Western Café and the New Grand Café. She later went to work for Able 1 Communications where she worked as an operator. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Full Gospel Assembly. Survivors include her mother, Julia Scott of Rock Springs; two brothers, Harold Scott of Rock Springs and Wayne Scott of Nampa, Idaho and several nieces and nephews. Miss Scott was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Neal Scott. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1991 BETTY MCMILLAN CLEARY A mass of Christian burial for Betty McMillan Cleary was celebrated Thursday, Oct. 17, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1991, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Vern McMillan, Bill McMillan, Jim Stark, Boyd Lewis, Ray Black and Albert Worley. Mrs. Cleary, 78, of 425 Elias Ave., Rock Springs, died at 3:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident since Sept. 16. A resident of Rock Springs since 1930, Mrs. Cleary had been in ill health the past several years. She was born March 15, 1913 in Whitburn, Scotland, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Sharp. She attended schools in Scotland and came to the United States in October of 1930. She married Robert G. McMillan Feb. 8, 1933. She later married Joseph D. Cleary in Winnemucca, Nev., in 1949 and he preceded her in death June 4, 1956. Mrs. Cleary worked as a waitress in Rock Springs for many years. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of the Woodcraft and the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, William E. McMillan of Rock Springs; one daughter, Joyce M. McMillan Worley of Glendale, Ariz.; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two cousins, Jim and Ann Stark of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Cleary was preceded in death by four brothers, Peter Sharp, William Sharp, Arthur Sharp and Jack Gruenich and one daughter, Patricia Frances Maruski. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1991 KENNETH WOODROW STEPHENS Funeral services for Kenneth Woodrow Stephens were conducted Friday, Oct. 18, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Bishop Arthur Shasnetz of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave Thomas, Felix Pineda, Juan Martinez, Dennis Flannery, Charles R. Maggio and Curtis Keelin. Honorary pallbearers were Hugh Conrad Thomas Jr., Dale Kenneth Dudic and Stephen Scott Zanetti. Stephens, 78, of 1424 Main St., Reliance, died at about 10:36 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 1991 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Stephens had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Oct. 7, 1913 in Johnson City, Ill., the son of the late Steve and Nora Sanders Stephens. He attended schools in Illinois and Wyoming and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1934. He married the former Anna Samac in Manila, Utah, Jan. 1, 1940. Stephens was a retired miner having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He later retired in 1978 as a safety man for FMC Corporation. Stephens was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the United Mine Workers of America, the Sweetwater County Historical Society, the Rock Springs Gem and Minerals Club and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Stephens served as secretary-treasurer of the Reliance Sewer Board. Survivors include his wife, Ann Stephens of Reliance; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Floyd Logan of Rock Springs, Kennilynn and Terry Zanetti of Rock Springs, and Carmen and Hugh Thomas of Harrison, Mich.; one sister, Geraldine Robinson of Arcadia, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1991 ALBERT GEORGE KING SALT LAKE CITY - The body of Albert George King was cremated and memorial services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 12, 1991 at The Barn in Point of Rocks, Wyoming. Pallbearers were Francis Pearson, Leonard Kay, Elza Eversole, George King, Don King, Roger Varley, Carlos Armija and Ron Bertoncelj. King, 80, of Point of Rocks, died at 10:58 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 1991 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since Sept. 3. A resident of Point of Rocks for the past 28 years and former resident of the Rock Springs and Farson area, King had been in ill health the past five weeks. He was born May 13, 1911, in Vernal, Utah the son of the late Charles A. and Lilly Scott King, He attended schools in Kemmerer, and married Norma Jean Bucho, Dec. 31, 1968. They were later divorced, King was a retired sheep ranching foreman for most of his life. Survivors include one brother, Gordon King of Murray, Utah; one sister, Mary Johnson of Mountain Home, Idaho; four close friends, Ed and Rae Dell Varley of Point of Rocks and Mike and Ben Fraser of Rock Springs; three nephews and four nieces. In addition to his parents, King was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond King. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1991 FRANK X. MENDEZ JR. SALT LAKE CITY Graveside services for Frank X. Mendez, Jr. were Thursday in Salt Lake City with burial at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Mendez Jr., 59, died Sunday, Oct. 6, at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake due to complications from a stroke. He was born in Rock Springs June 20, 1932, a son of Frank X. Mendez Sr. and Rachael Sanchez Mendez. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1950 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He moved to Salt Lake City where he married Judy West, raised four children and was later divorced. He worked for many years for the Department of Agriculture from which be retired in 1987. His hobbies were poetry and painting. He is survived by four children, Frank R., Cathy, Michael and Robert; three sisters, Irene Mendez, Florence Magagna and Carmen Hernandez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1991 DOROTHY TARUFELLI AMBROSE LITTLETON, Colo. -. Funeral services for Dorothy Tarufelli Ambrose were conducted in Littleton, Colo., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1991. Burial was at Fort Logan Cemetery, Littleton, Colo. Mrs. Ambrose, 46, died Oct. 12, 1991, in Littleton, Colo. She was born July 12, 1945 in Delcarbon, Colo. She attended schools in Colorado and Wyoming and graduated from Rock Springs with class of 1963. She attended Parks Business School in Denver and was employed with Chaplain Oil in Denver. She had been in ill health the past 10 months. She married Sam Ambrose Feb, 2, 1968 in Denver. She is survived by her husband, Sam; two sons, Mikel and Bradley, one daughter, Toni Lee, all of Littleton; her parents, Geno and Martha Taruselli; five brothers, Eugene Tarufelli, Bobby Tarufelli, Tony Tarufelli, Ernie Tarufelli and Larry Tarufelli; five sisters, Mrs. Larry (Judy) Sheldon, Mrs. Randy (Jeanette) Albat, Mrs. Danny (Linda) Pedri, Debbie Tarufelli and Mrs. Bob (Tammy) Pinter, all of Rock Springs. She is also survived by 12 nieces and seven nephews; six great-nieces and two great-nephews, all of Rock Springs and several cousins in both Colorado and Wyoming. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 R. EUGENE SELLERS OGDEN, Utah—Funeral services for R. Eugene Sellers were conducted Tuesday at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery, Rock Springs. Sellers, 87, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 1991, at his home of causes incident to age. He was born Jan. 4, 1904 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada, a son of James Albert and Katherine Emma Fowkes Sellers. He married Ada Rosella Pate on April 10, 1933 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died Oct. 22, 1977. He married Mary Pate Shinsel in 1978 in Ogden. She died March 17, 1989. He had lived in Cumberland, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Evanston, Rock Springs, Great Falls, Mont. and moved to Ogden in 1961. He was a member of the Ogden 20th LDS Ward. He served as the bishop in the Rock Springs Ward and the Rock Springs 2nd Ward. He served three fulltime missions for the Church to Canada, England and Pennsylvania. He was a branch president in the Cramlington Branch of England; district president in London, Ontario, and served on the high council in the Lyman Stake. He also served in various positions in many organization of the church. Sellers had worked for the U.S. Post Office for 35 years. Following his retirement, he worked at Weber State University and also as a custodian for the LDS Church in Ogden and Great Falls, Mont. Surviving are three sons and two daughters, Eugene E. Sellers, Eden; Raymond R. Sellers, Mountain View; John A. Sellers, Salt Lake City; Ida Marie Franc, Rock Springs; Eva L. Mudrow, Morgan, Utah; 36 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and one sister, Harry Sellers, Rock Springs; Fred Sellers, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Lenora Wright of Farson. He was preceded in death by one son, Richard Dale Sellers; two daughters, Ella Wolfley Macurdy and Rose Simonson; two brothers and five grandsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 MICHAEL J. BUTLER A mass of Christian burial for Michael J. Butler was celebrated Thursday, Oct. 24, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Whisler, John Cheese, Edward Pivik and Don Pausch. Honorary pallbearers were all his many friends. Butler, 63, of 1831 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 1:22 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 1991. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Butler died of a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 2, 1927 in Pleberstown, Thomastown, Killkenny, Ireland, the son of the late John and Margaret Mackey Butler. He attended schools in Ireland and was a graduate of secondary school there. He graduated from college in Ireland and came to the United States in 1952. Butler married the former Dorothea Pivik O’Malley at the Boulder Lake Lodge Aug. 11, 1979. He was employed as a social worker for the State of Wyoming Dept. of Public Assistance and Social Services. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothea Butler of Rock Springs; three daughters, Dorothy Smith of Visalia, Calif., Mary O’Malley of Austin, Texas, and Kelly O’Malley of Casper; two brothers, William Butler and John Butler both of Ireland; one sister, Eileen Butler of Ireland; one grandson, Jarrad Smith of Visalia; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Pivik; several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, William John and Margaret Butler; one brother, Joseph Butler and one sister, Josephine Butler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 LEON DOAN Graveside funeral services and interment for Leon Doan were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1991 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational church officiated. Pallbearers were Jerry Doan, Jerry Doan Jr., Jason Doan, Don Bider, Eddie Bider, Troy Bider, Steve Kiskis and Leon Doan Jr. Doan, 93, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1991, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Doan died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 23, 1897 in Lebanon, the son of the late George and Izzie Abraham Doan. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married Callie Ann Belcher in Rock Springs on Dec. 1, 1940. She preceded him in death on June 17, 1978. Doan was the former owner and operator of the Palace Bar, the Purple Sage Bar and Leon’s Bar and Lounge. He was a member of the B.P.O. Elks. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Doan of Lyman and Leon Doan Jr. of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Sandra) Bider of Rock Springs, Cindy Doan of Rock Springs; three brothers, Pete Doan, Sam Doan and Abraham Doan, all of Rock Springs; three sisters, Sebe Opella of Rock Springs, Lillian Indorf of Lompock, Calif., and Vivian Sargent of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Doan was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Vanover and one brother, Johnny Doan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 P.D. “STONEY” PETERSON Funeral services for Phillip Dale “Stoney” Peterson were conducted Thursday, Oct. 24, 1991 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ken Ringdahl, Rob Erwin, Gary Peterson, Dave Peterson, Joel Peterson, Kevin Carney, Jim Garvin, Steve Richmond and Jesse Giesenhagen. Peterson, 31, of #21 McKinley Circle, Green River, died at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1991 at his home. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner Byron Willingham, Mr. Peterson was the victim of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A lifelong resident of Green River, Peterson was born in Rock Springs Jan. 12, 1960, the son of Phillip LeRoy and Glorianna Ringdahl Peterson. He attened schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1978. Peterson was a graduate of the Arizona ABC Trade School for mechanics. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Mr. Peterson worked as an auto mechanic and an underground mine mechanic. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Glorianna “Johnny” Peterson and Doug McCuddy of Green River; one son, Phillip Joel Peterson; one daughter, Shalayne Marie Peterson; one brother, Joel John Peterson; one sister, Mrs. Kevin (Kari Lynne) Carney; his paternal grandmother, Alberta Peterson and his maternal grandfather, Alex Ringdahl, all of Green River. Peterson was preceded in death by his father; two sisters, LaDawna Marie and Karla Layne; one niece, Kristy Lynn, aunt and uncle Fred and Diane Hart; his paternal grandfather, Leslie Peterson and his maternal grandmother, Wanda Ringdahl. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 AUGUST GENETTI FARMINGTON, Utah—Funeral services for August Genetti were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Bruno Lischwe of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John Frolic Sr., John Frolic Jr., Ole Anselmi, Guido Flaim, Jack Clark and Edwin Dunn. Genetti, 79, of 216 S. 75 West, Farmington, Utah died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1991, at the Rocky Mountain Health Care Center. A resident of Utah since 1971 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Genetti died following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 15, 1912 in Rock Springs, the son of the late James and Ermenia Anselmi Genetti. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married the former Anne Cecilia Grivna in Rock Springs. The Genettis were the retired owners and operators of the Rose Flower and Gift Shop in Rock Springs for 33 years. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one sister, Mary Hoskins of Lander, and one brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Mary Riley of Green River, several nieces and one nephew. In addition to his parents, Genetti was preceded in death by his wife who died on March 22, 1987; two brothers, Ed and Jim Genetti, and two sisters, Josephine Jensen and Aldina Genetti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 LURA IRENE DAVIDSON Funeral services for Lura Irene Davidson were conducted Thursday, Oct. 24, at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Frank ANgeli, Edward Godfrey, MacKenzie Davidson, Henry Zampedri, Bobby Boysen and Mark Kurtz. Mrs. Davidson, 89, of 1321 Lowell St., Rock Springs, died at 3:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Davidson died following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 7, 1902 in Hastings, Colo., the daughter of the late Edward and Lura Godfrey. She attended schools in Hastings, Colo. and married Alexander C. (Sandy) Davidson in Raton, N.M. Nov. 25, 1924. He preceded her in death Dec. 27, 1967. Mrs. Davidson was an active member of the Democratic Party all of herlife. She served as precinct committee woman since 1940. Mrs. Davidson was the first recipient of the Nellie Tayloe Ross Award. She became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in 1922 at Trinidad, Colo. She became a member of the Order of the Mount Lily Chapter in Rock Springs when she moved to this area. Mrs. Davidson was a worthy matron in 1952 and gave instructions to those applying for membership. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors, Pythian Sisters, Neighbors of the Woodcraft, Rebekah, Daughters of the Nile, Past Worthy Matron Club and the Congregational Church. Mrs. Davison served as a bailiff in Green River for 20 years. Survivors include a brother, Robert C. Godfrey of Burlingame, Calif., several nieces and two nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Davidson was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and William Godfrey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 HUBERT FOSTER Funeral services for Hubert Foster were conducted Thursday, Oct. 24, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Cremation followed. Foster, 74, of 710 Soulsby St., Rock Springs, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center. A resident of Rock Springs since 1935 and former resident of Sidney, Iowa, Foster died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 23, 1916 in Sidney, Iowa, the son of the late Sanford and Cora Lockett Foster. He attended schools in Sidney, Iowa. He married the former Elsie Moore in Rock Springs, March 25, 1937 and she preceded him in death on May 17, 1972. He later married the former Kathleen English in Reno, Nev. Sept. 18, 1973. Foster was a machinist and owner and operator of the Foster Machine Shop in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and an honorary member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Foster of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, George and Kathy Foster of Rock Springs; one stepson, Grant Muir of Rock Springs; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Jim Hendrickson of Rock Springs, daughter and son-in-law, Iris and Doug Huff of Evanston; three stepdaughters, Pat Jones of Oregon, Shirley Spurlin of Monticello, Fla., and Kathy Humphry of Elko, Nev.; three sisters, Golde Pagent of Red Oak, Iowa, Maxine Rockwood of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Fern Truelove of Lebanon, Oregon; 12 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his first wife and parents, Foster was preceded in death by four brothers, George, Melvin, Max and Everett Foster, and one sister, Dasey Carmen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 ALMA EUGENE WEBB Alma Eugene Webb, 66, of 704 Elk St., Rock Springs died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:19 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 1991. A resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and former resident of Palm Springs, Calif., Webb had been in ill health the past several years. He was born June 3, 1925 in Eureka, Utah, the son of the late Alma and Eva Thompson Webb. He attended schools in Eureka and Goshen, Utah and was a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. Webb was a retired pool cleaner having worked in Palm Springs. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 HELEN HICKERSON A memorial service for Helen Hickerson was conducted at Schrader Funeral Home in Cheyenne. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Hickerson of Cheyenne, died Sept. 24, 1991 after a brief illness. She was 83. Mrs. Hickerson was a retired beautician. She was born Jan. 17, 1908, to Jessie and Laura Anaya Castello in Superior. She spent her childhood and attended school in Rock Springs. She married Samuel A. Hickerson June 1, 1930, in Rock Springs. He died Sept. 13, 1972. Mrs. Hickerson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne. She was deaconess of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Prairie Schooners. Her activities included sewing, church, viewing mountains and wildflowers, concerts and art. Survivors include three daughters, Connie Hewitt of Grand Junction, Colo., and Shirley O'Malley and Jody Hickerson, both of Cheyenne; a sister, Cecelia Chaussart of Salt Lake City; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. The memorial service was attended by Lillian Welsh and Betty Jean and Jim Daniel of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 GLENYS ANNE MUIR CROW LEE RENO, Nev. - Funeral services for Glenys Anne Muir Crow Lee were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1991, at the Duchesne LDS Stake Center. Burial was in the Duchesne Cemetery. Mrs. Lee, age 52 of Rock Springs and formerly of Duchesne, Utah, died, Oct. 18, 1991 of massive heart failure. She was born Sept. 30, 1939 in Elsinore, Utah, to Lloyd and Maurine Anderson Muir. She was raised in Marysville, Utah, by her stepfather, Elbert Pitts. She married Robert Lee Crow and he died Feb. 25, 1975. She married Clifford Michael Lee. She was working with her husband as a truck driver hauling explosives for the U.S. Government and they were on layover in Reno, Nev., when she died. She is survived by her husband of Rock Springs; sons, daughters and spouses, Linda Anne and Glen Chapen, Carson City, Nev.; Evelyn Glenys and Larry Borneman, Las Vegas, Robert Lee and Connie Crow, Ogden, Utah; Maurine Louise and George Nielson, Richfield, Utah; Alan Dean and Rondine Crow, Rock Springs and Phillip Aaron Crow of Rawlins; 13 grandchildren; her mother, Maurine Pitts; two sisters, Dorothy Meacham, Heber City, and Beth Florez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1991 CLINTON DALE TREADWELL The body of Clinton Dale Treadwell was returned to Hamilton, Ill. for services and interment in the Oakwood Cemetery. Treadwell, 3-month-old son of Garland Scott and Wendy Jo Cooper Treadwell of No. 2 Daffodil Circle, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:48 am. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1991. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner, Byron Willingham, an autopsy conducted Sunday afternoon revealed that the child died from sudden infant death syndrome. He was born in Rock Springs July 16, 1991 and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his parents, Garland and Wendy Treadwell of Rock Springs; one brother, Daniel Treadwell of Rock Springs; one sister, Chelsi England of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Juanita Treadwell of Hamilton, Ill.; his maternal grandparents, Larry and Emily June Cooper of Sunnyland, Ill., his maternal great-grandparents, Edna Day of Hilton, Ill. and Emma and Floyd Burnett of Basco, Ill., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 FRANCES “FANNI” MENGHINI A mass of Christina burial for Frances “Fanni” Menghini was celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Bruno Lischwe officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Joe W. Dow, Ole Anselmi, Pat McFadden, Willard Dow, Edward DeRoda and Henry “Rico” Zampedri. Mrs. Menghini, 98, of 475 Ramona Avenue, Salt Lake City, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 1991 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Salt Lake where she had been a resident of the past eight years. A resident of Salt Lake For the past eight years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Superior, Mrs. Menghini died following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 6, 1893 in Cloz, Val Di Non, Tyrol, Austria, the daughter of the late Cesare and Maria Franch Floretta. She attended schools in Tyrol, Austria and came to the United States in 1908 where she moved to Superior until 1943 when she then moved to Rock Springs. She married Angelo Menghini at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs Oct. 16, 1909. He preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1976. Mrs. Menghini was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Aileen and Willard Dow of Salt Lake City; two sons and daughters-in-law, Renaldo and Florence Menghini and Adolph “Dutch” and Jacqueline Menghini, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Adolph Floretta of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Menghini was preceded in death by two daughters, Rena and Mary and one sister, Linda Santini. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 VIRGINIA CHRISTINA ERICKSON A mass of Christian burial for Virginia Christina Erickson was celebrated Monday, Oct. 28, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Bruno Lischwe officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Sunday, Oct. 27, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Erickson, 55, of 309 H St., Rock Springs, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 23, 1991 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Walsenburg, Colo., Mrs. Erickson had been in ill health since 1987. She was born May 14, 1936 in Walsenburg, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jesse Archuleta Guillen. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Ed Krause, David Thomason, and Robert Thomason, all of Rock Springs and Albert Thomason of Casper; one daughter, Mrs. John (Jackie) Sloan of Rock Springs; one brother, Eddie Guillen of Rock Springs; one sister, Louise Van Dine of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; one aunt, Doney Gutierrez of Reliance; one nephew, Jerry Guillen of Rock Springs and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 FRANK ALFRED KAUMO A mass of Christian burial for Frank Alfred Kaumo was celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Kevin A. Koch officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Monday, Oct. 28, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Glen Shaw, Lenny Kaumo, Jackie Kaumo, Newton Brooks, Don Smith and Joey Kaumo. Kaumo, 55, of 1326 11th St., Rock Springs, died at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 1991 at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Kaumo had been in ill health the past two weeks. He was born Sept. 19, 1936 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank and Eva Jackson Kaumo. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1965. Kaumo was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Kaumo was a retired electrician having worked for the Stauffer Chemical Company for 21 years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the VFW Club and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Tony Kaumo and Tim Kaumo, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Tracye Kaumo of San Diego; five sisters, Mrs. Tom (Shirley) Thomas, Mrs. Jim (Norma Jean) Ramsey, Mrs. Darwin (Pamela) Collins, Mrs. Jim (Beverly) Rafferty, all of Rock Springs and Mrs. Kathy Poulnott in Georgia; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kaumo was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert John Kaumo and Ronnie Kaumo and one daughter, Joan Francis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 KIESHA JEPPESEN Funeral services for Kiesha Jeppesen were conducted Monday, Oct. 28, 1991, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Bishop Bill Young of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Wood and Joel Jeppesen. Honorary pallbearers were Clint Dye and jerrol Jeppesen Jr. Kiesha Jeppesen, infant daughter of Jack and Shelly F. Taylor Jeppesen of 1700 Wilson Street No. 48, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 12:21 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 1991. Survivors include her parents, Jack and Shelly Jeppesen of Green River; one brother, Jack Jeppesen Jr. of Green River; her paternal grandparents, Jerrol and Verna Jeppesen of Green River and her maternal grandparents, Theron and Janice Dye of Green River; five aunts; three uncles and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 VIOLET FAYE DAVIS SEQUIM, Wash.—Funeral services for Violet Faye Davis were conducted Monday, Oct. 28, at Sequim, Wash. Graveside services were Thursday, Oct. 31, 1991, at Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Davis, 85, was born March 15, 1906 at North Platte, Nebraska and died Oct. 25, 1991 at Sequim. Mrs. Davis had lived in Clallam County, Wash. since 1980. She lived previously in Portland, Ore. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Sequim and a member of the Eastern Star. She was a past member of Woodmen of the World Association in Colo. and a charter member of the Baptist Church in Green River. She is survived by two daughters, Jean Foss of Wasilla, Alaska and Ruth Hoffman of Atlanta; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Davis in 1958; son, Robert Allen Davis in 1974; daughter, Roberta Crose in 1983 and a grandson, Jay Crose in 1983. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 JOHN CHARLES KENNIS MOBERLY, Mo. - John Charles Kennis, 52, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Moberly, Mo., where he lived. He had been in ill health for some time. He was born Jan, 15, 1939, in Centerville, Iowa, a son of Alphonse and Victoria Kennis. He was a 1957 graduate of Superior High School. He served in the U.S. Army from October of 1961 to October of 1963 and was stationed with the 444th Transportation Company in Fort Riley, Kan, Survivors include a sister, Loretta Derboven; a brother, Vince Kennis in Rock Springs; four daughters, Helen, Janet, Joanie and Nancy and a son, John Kennis; five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 WILLIAM L. HALSETH BENICIA, Calif.--A memorial mass for William L. Halseth was conducted Wednesday at St. Dominic's Church, 475 East I St., Benicia. Halseth, 56, died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) Monday, Oct. 28, in Benicia, Calif. He was born Sept. 25, 1935 in Rock Springs, a son of Elmer and Anna Laibly Halseth. He graduated from the University of Colorado Medical School in 1962 and entered surgical residency, finishing with a cardiovascular thoracic residency in San Francisco in 1969. He then returned to Denver from San Francisco and with Dr. Donald Elliott founded a practice in heart surgery in 1971. Halseth and Elliott developed the first chest drainage device which did not require an underwater seal. He was an author and lecturer in cardiovascular surgery including valvular and coronary artery surgery. His interests included helping other ALS patients and obtaining funding to finance further research on the disease. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Hafford Halseth; his father, Elmer Halseth of Rock Springs; children, Cindy Knox and Cathie Halseth, both of Denver, Christina Halseth of West Virginia and David Halseth of San Francisco; two grandchildren, Brandon and Taylor Knox, both of Denver. He was preceded in death by his mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 ARDATH E. HARMISON MORRISTOWN, Ariz. - Memorial services for Ardath E. Harmison were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Morristown Baptist Church in Morristown, Ariz. Mrs. Harmison, 79, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1991 in Morristown, Ariz. She was born Feb. 13, 1912, in Wheatland. She moved to Arizona from Minnesota in 1966. She was a homemaker and a member of the Morristown Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Betty L. Marx of Cortez, Colo., Beverly Hewitt of Lancaster, Minn., Barbara A. Jones of Farson and Lynda Abrahamson of Reliance; two brothers, Ralph Payne of Springfield, Ore., and Robert Payne of Morristown; a sister, Wilma Bergman of Great Falls, Mont.; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 ELEANOR KATHERYN ZEGLEN The body of Eleanor Katheryn Zeglen was returned to Farmington, Ill., for funeral services and interment in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Zeglen, 53, of 3723 Madison Drive Apt. 7-B was found dead in her home at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1991. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Mrs. Zeglen died of natural causes on or about Oct. 27. She was born March 13, 1938 in Canton, Ill., the daughter of Ralph and Erma Smithe Eveland. She attended schools in Illinois and had lived in Rock Springs since Oct. 1, 1990. Mrs. Zeglen was a member of the YWCA and the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her mother, Erma Eveland of Canton; two sons, Daniel Zeglen of Rock Springs and Jon Zeglen of Farmington, Ill.; one daughter, Kathe Quartier of Danville, ill.; one brother, Frank Eveland of Canton; two sisters, Virginia of Sarasota, Florida and Shirley Eveland of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Zeglen was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 EMMA HENDERSON LEHI, Utah -- Funeral services for Emma Henderson were Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Lehi LDS Chapel, 880 N. 700 E., Lehi, Utah. Graveside services were Wednesday in Afton with burial in the Afton Cemetery, A former Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Henderson, 76, died Thursday, Oct. 24, in Lehi, Utah, following an extended illness. She was born Jan 25, 1915 in Smoot, a daughter of Wilford Woodruff Cranney and Laura Janetta Mickelson Cranney. She married Dewey Wallace Henderson May 18, 1934 at the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. She lived in Star Valley, Rock Springs and Laramie before moving to Lehi in 1976. She was a homemaker who taught and served in all auxiliaries of the LDS church including callings as president of the Relief Society and YWMIA. She was a 4-H leader and president of the Laramie Women's Club. She is survived by her husband in Lehi; two sons, Dewey Russell Henderson, Placentia, Calif., and Lael W. Henderson, Provo, Utah; three daughters, Laura J. Brokaw, Lehi, Mrs. Larry (Karen) Taylor in Colorado Springs and Eileen Henderson, Bountiful, Utah; 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Owen Cranney, Afton; one sister, Norma Fugal, Pleasant Grove, Utah; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1991 JACQUELINE BOYCE COATES The body of Jacqueline Boyce Coates was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation and memorial services were conducted Friday, Nov. 1, 1991 a the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. Gary Turner officiated. Mrs. Coates, 67, of 1650 Dewar Drive Space 111, Rock Springs, died at 11:42 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 1991 at the home of her daughter at 252 Polk Street, Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1986 and former resident of Neah Bay, Wash., Mrs. Coates had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Sept. 28, 1924 in Kemmerer, the daughter of the late John David and Gwendolyn Cook Boyce. She attended schools in Jackson, Pinedale and Kemmerer and was a graduate of Kemmerer High School with the class of 1942. She married John A. “Jack” Coates in Los Angeles March 3, 1945. Mrs. Coates was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Jack Coates of Rock Springs; two sons, Gregory Allen Coates and Michael Norris Coates, both of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Patricia) Mosbey of Rock Springs; one brother, Jerry Boyce of Jackson Hole, three sisters, Comet Gregory of Kemmerer, Mary Jane Wilson of Big Piney and Patricia Seeley of Sacramento, Calif.; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Coates was preced3ed in death by three brothers, David Boyce, Jack Boyce and Marshall Boyce. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 EMIL JOHN BERTAGNOLLI PINEDALE—A mass of Christina burial was celebrated Saturday, Nov. 2, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Friday, Nov. 1, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Cremation followed. Pallbearers were Jim Loose, Phillip Wilson, John Majhanovich, Albert Korfanta, Joe Bogataj and Jay Majhanovich. Bertagnolli, 93, of Camp Creek in the Hoback died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1991 at the Sublette County Retirement Center in Pinedale. A resident of Camp Creek since 1939 and former resident of Rock Springs, Bertagnolli died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Rock Springs on March 23, 1898, the son of the late Philip and Fiorenta Flor Bertagnolli. He attended schools in Rock Springs and later attended Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City. He married the former Gaile Golob in Nampa, Idaho on July 23, 1940. Bertagnolli was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I. He was the retired owner and operator of the Cam Creek Outfitters. He was the owner and operator of the Bertagnolli Real Estate in Rock Springs before moving to the Hoback. Bertagnolli was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, both of Rock Springs, the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Forty et Eight. Bertagnolli was the past commander of the American Legion in 1939. Survivors include his wife, Gaile of Pinedale; one sister, Dorothy Wilson of Jackson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bertagnolli was preceded in death by one sister, Rena Bucho and one uncle, John Bertagnolli. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 JOHNATHAN MICHAEL SMITH Funeral services for Johnathan Michael Smith were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Fults of the Emmanuel Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jason Parker, Rodney Terry, Ken Bucho, Stan Zierlein, Joe Romero, Bob Smith and David Layton. Smith, 17, of 3313 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died at 1:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 1991, at the Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. A resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and former resident of Anna, Texas, Smith had been in ill health the past one and one-half years. He was born in Greenville, S.C. Feb. 17, 1974, the son of Clarence Franklin and Marsha Manar Smith Jr. He attended schools in Seminole, Okla., and Rock Springs and later attended Anna High School in Texas. Smith was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Marsha Taylor of Rock Springs; his father, Clarence F. Smith Jr. of Greenville, S.C.; one brother, Jeremy Sims of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith Sr. of Greenville; his maternal grandparents, Mack Manar and Vernon, Texas and Nelda Marshall of Anna; several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 LEVOYD ROBERTSON Funeral services for LeVoyd Robertson were conducted Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Pastor Ed Clark conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Frank Liska, Robert McMillan, Scott McCurtain, Steve Black, Dale Thompson and Shawn Gandy. Robertson, 62, of 1322 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 1991 at the Bannock Regional Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Robertson had been in ill health the past several months. He was born in Rock Springs on July 6, 1929, the son of the late Clayton and Mary Wiggs Robertson. He attended schools in Rock Springs and later attended the University of Washington and the University of Wyoming. He married the former Bette Havener in Champagne, Ill., Nov. 6, 1949. Robertson was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Christian Church. He was the owner and operator of Robertson Construction Company in Rock Springs and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Bette Robertson of Rock Springs; one son, Rodney Robertson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharrie and Doug Paoli and Sheila and Ralph Dixon, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Ray Wiggs of Bremerton, Wash.; three grandsons, Robert LeVoyd Hale, Jeremy Hale and Jonathan Hall, all of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents, Robertson was preceded in death by one son, Greg Robertson, who died March 7, 1981 and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Matthew Sr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 VIRGINIA O. DOWLEY Funeral services for Virginia O. Dowley were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1991 at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 405 Faith Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bryan Larsen, Michael Holden, Lonnie Holden, Jeramie Holden, Richard Chew and Todd Dowley. Honorary pallbearers were John Mandros, Glise Martinez, Robert Kuckert and Wiley Morgan. Mrs. Dowley, 71, of 536 East 4th South, Green River, died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Oct. 30. A resident of Green River since 1948 and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Dowley died following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 10, 1920 in Council Grove, Kan., the daughter of the late Arthur and Irene Ryan Smart. She attended Schools in Helmick, Kan. She married M.J. Larsen Nov. 20, 1942 and he preceded her in death Feb. 28, 1978. She later married James W. Dowley in Green River Dec. 6, 1980. Mrs. Dowley was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church and was admitted to the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River in May 1991. Survivors include her husband, James Dowley of Green River; one son, James Larsen of Kemmerer; two stepsons, Jimmy Dowley of Green River and David Dowley of Salt Lake City; one stepdaughter, Shauna Fantin of Green River; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. In addition to her parents and first husband, Mrs. Dowley was preceded in death by one brother, James. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 ARLEY MORGAN Funeral services for Arley Morgan were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Morgan, 70, of 580 Wagon Wheel Road No. 5, Green River, died at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 1991 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a resident since Oct. 29. A resident of Green River for the past six years and former resident of Granite City, Ill., Morgan had been in ill health the past several years. He was born June 29, 1921 in Wirt County, W.V., the son of Scott W. and Gracie Lee Morgan. He attended school sin Ohio and was a graduate of Huntington High School in Chillicothe, Ohio, with the class of 1938. Morgan was a retired U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II who received the American Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Morgan was a retired aircraft mechanic having worked for Combustion Engineering Inc. Survivors include his mother, Gracie Lee Morgan of Granite City, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father, Scott W. Morgan who died Feb. 1, 1968 and one sister, Mrs. James (Ava) Singleton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 ROBERT LEE FERGUSON JR. Funeral services for Robert Lee Ferguson Jr., were conducted Saturday, Nov. 2, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were George Buston, John Besso, Richard Pistono, Lynn Nelson, John Case, Jay Getz, Mark LaFaivre and Martin Besso. Ferguson Jr., 46, of 1021 Palamino St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1991. Ferguson became suddenly ill while at work and was transported to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County by ambulance. He was born April 24, 1945 in Rock Springs, the son of Robert L. and Muriel Duncan Ferguson. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1963. Ferguson was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He married the former Brenda Cole in Las Vegs, Nev., Aug. 29, 1991. Ferguson was a surface maintenance mechanic for Rhone Poulenc of Wyoming. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Ferguson of Rock Springs; his mother, Muriel Ferguson of Rock Springs; one daughter, Leah Ferguson of Rock Springs; one sister, Connie Ferguson of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Ferguson, who died March 26, 1986. Services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 CHARLES EDWARD GOOD The body of Charles Edward Good was taken to Lander for funeral services at the Trinity Assembly of God and interment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Good, 86, of 51 Lester Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 5 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 1991 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past six years and former resident of Lander, Good had been in ill health the past one month. He was born July 10, 1905, in Elsmere, Neb., the son of the late John and Matilda Julia Starr Good. He attended schools in Nebraska and married the former Opal Mizner in Ainsworth, Neb, June 14, 1936. She preceded him in death. Good was a retired cattle rancher at the Yellowstone Ranch. He attended the Full Gospel Assembly. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John and Vita Good of Sinclair; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rena and Max Piper of Rock Springs and Jesse and Alvin Synovec of Pierce, Neb.; another daughter, Marie Henderson of Hermanson, Ore.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Good was preceded in death by two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 MARIE C. MORENO The body of Marie C. Moreno was taken to Hayward, Calif., for funeral services and interment in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mrs. Moreno, 84, of 15540 Tracy St., San Lorenzo, Calif. died at about 5:30 A.M. Sunday, Nov, 3, 1991 at the home of her daughter at Star Route 2, East Superior Road, 17.3 miles east of Rock Springs. A resident of Superior for the past one year and former longtime resident of San Lorenzo, Mrs. Moreno had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Aug. 15, 1907 in Santa Barbara, Calif., the daughter of the late Jacob and Charlotte Alviso Cantua. She attended schools in Madera, Calif., and married Mitchell Moreno in Madera on Sept. 4, 1922. He preceded her in death Dec. 5, 1963. Mrs. Moreno was a member of the Christian Church, past president of the American War Mothers No. 88 of Calif., and de los Californianos. Survivors include four sons, Theodore Moreno of Hayward, Calif., Alvin Moreno of Cupertino, Calif., David Moreno of Hayward and Jackie Moreno of San Leandro, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Linda) Brava of San Lorenzo, Calif., Mrs. Randy (Gertrude) Moore of Salinas, Calif., Mrs. George (Margaret) Soto of Overland Park, Kan. and Catherine Vargas of San Lorenzo; four brothers, Jacob Cantua of Madera, Calif., Charles Cantua of San Mateo, Calif., Chris Moreno of Walnut Creek, Calif. and Joseph Moreno of Reno, Nev.; two sisters, Loretta Sandoval of Hayward and Mrs. Herbert (Erma) Dehn of Elysian, Minn.; 37 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Moreno was preceded in death by two brothers and one daughter, Barbara Bonillas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 JOSEPH JAMES BEANER The body of Joseph James Beaner was returned to Oldham, S.D., for funeral services and interment. Beaner, 52, of Rural Route 1, Box 119, Oldham, S.D., died at about 6:30 am, Wednesday, Nov, 6, 1991 at the home of a friend at 1813 Imperial Drive. A lifelong resident of South Dakota, Beaner was traveling through town when he had mechanical problems with his vehicle and was staying in Rock Springs during repairs. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner Byron Willingham, Beaner died suddenly of natural causes. He was born Aug. 17, 1939, in Miller, S.D., the son of William and Lucille Coss Beaner. He attended schools in Miller, S.D. and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1958. He married the former Patricia Ann Chamberlin in Sioux Falls, S.D., Dec. 9, 1983. Beaner served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was the owner and operator of the Forest Enterprises at the time of his death and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife Pat Beaner of Oldham; three sons, Brian Beaner of Lake Preston, S.D., Russell Beaner of Odhar and Lamont Adkins of Miller, S.D.; three daughters, Tammy Benner of Oldham, Terri Janssen of Lake Preston and Christine Oriebel of Sioux Falls; five brothers, Vince Beaner of Lebanon, S.D., Bill Beaner, Mike Beaner, Pat Beaner and John Beuner, all of Miller; one sister, Mary Bechen of Letcher, S.D.; five grandchildren, Tommy, Justin, Ashley, Garrett and Levi Faucett and several nieces and nephews. Beaner was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 JOHN SCHOLL The body of John Scholl was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Memorial services were conducted in Green River. Interment was in Terry, Mont. Scholl, 82, of 19 South 5th West, Green River, died at 9:07 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for the past 19 years and former resident of Billings and Terry, Mont., Scholl died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 26, 1909 in Spyer, Russia, the son of the late Fred and Regina Michael Scholl. He attended schools in Montana and California and married the former June B. Kinney in Miles City, Mont., July 22, 1939. She preceded him in death. Scholl was a retired electrician and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include one daughter, Cora B. Brooks of Billings, Mont.; three brothers, Fred Scholl Jr. of Snohomish, Wash, Phil Scholl of Seattle and Frank Scholl of Napa, Calif.; one sister, Catherine Adams of Snohomish; two grandchildren, Kathleen Brooks of Blue Springs, Mo., and Shawn Brooks of Blue Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Scholl was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Scholl, and one sister, Barbara Plass. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1991 HENRY JAMES “HANK” MITCHELL BOULDER -- Rosary for Henry James "Hank" Mitchell was recited Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Chapel of the Pine, Boulder Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 4, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert G. Lynch, S.J., officiated. Burial was in the Boulder Cemetery. Mitchell, 65, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1991, at St. John's Hospital in Jackson. He was born Sept. 12, 1926, in Rock Springs, a son of Dennis Reese and Mable Maude (Washam) Mitchell. He attended schools through the 12th grade. He married Mary Kay Jensen in Pinedale Aug. 13, 1950. His interests included fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a member of the Boulder Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Mary Kay Mitchell; a daughter, Dianna Marie Crawford, Jackson, a son, Thomas James Mitchell, Boulder; a sister, Alta Faler, Pinedale; two grandchildren, Amy Crawford and Ryan Crawford; his parents, Dennis and Mable Mitchell, Pinedale. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Marvin Mitchell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1991 MICHEAL GEORGE URANKER Funeral services for Micheal George Uranker were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1991, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Pastor George Clay of the Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Uranker, 21, of 1408 Ninth St., Space 21, Rock Springs, died at about 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 1991 at his home. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S> Majhanovich, Uranker was the victim of an apparent self-inflicted .22 caliber gunshot wound. He was born April 1, 1970 in Rock Springs, the son of Gerald Joseph and Celia Elizabeth Green Uranker. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Dawn Marie Douglas in Rock Springs July 1, 1989. Uranker was a carpenter for T.I.C. at Tenneco. He was a member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Dawn Marie Uranker; his parents, Gerald and Celia Uranker; one son, Myckeal Russell Uranker of Rock Springs; one daughter, Kayla Marie; three brothers, Gerald Dean Uranker, William Thomas Uranker and Robbie J. Uranker; one sister, Mrs. Ken (Deirdra) Romero; his paternal grandmother, Mary Uranker; his maternal grandfather, Jack James, all of Rock Springs, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Katrina Lee Uranker, who died April 6, 1989. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1991 LINDA KAY WEATHERINGTON CHRISTENSEN CRAIG, Colo.—Funeral services for Linda Kay Weatherington Christensen were conducted Thursday, Nov. 14, 1991 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar ST., Rock Springs. Bishop Clay Baird conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary McMichaels, Todd McMichaels, Jacob McMichaels, Pat Gradert, Shane Johnson and Dennis Copyak. Mrs. Christensen, 35, of 758 School St., Craig, Colo., died Friday, Nov. 8, 1991 at her home. A resident of Craig for the past two years and former longtime resident of Reliance and Rock Springs, Mrs. Christensen died suddenly. She was born Nov. 6, 1956 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Herbert and Viola Hamblin Weatherington. She attended schools in Rock Springs and Reliance and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1975. Mrs. Christensen was a licensed practical nurse and had worked for the Wyoming Health Care. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her parents, Herbert and Viola Weatherington of Rock Springs; one son, Anthony Christensen; one brother, Herbert Weatherington Jr., of Rock Springs; two sisters, Connie Gradert of Rock Springs and Joy Hartman of Green River, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Lee Weatherington, who died June 14, 1961. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1991 JOHN J. KALIVAS Funeral services for John J. Kalivas were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Funeral Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were John R. Kalivas, Paul Kalivas, Nick Kalivas, John B. Kalivas, Ronnie Kalivas and Jim Kalivas. Honorary pallbearers were Alton Hermanson, John Rizzi, John Cochran, Erwin Eyre, Tony Katana, Dee Slaughter and his many friends. Kalivas, 73, of 71 East 2nd North, Green River, died at 8:17 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A lifelong resident of Green River, Kalivas died following a lengthy illness. He was born July 25, 1918 in Green River, the son of the late James and Efthiamia Mandros Kalivas. He attended schools in Green River and married the former Irene Bekiarellis in Green River on Jan. 30, 1949. Kalivas was a sports fan throughout his life. He shortened his own athletic career to help raise his brothers and sister, Kalivas was a retired warehouseman for Allied Chemical Company. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 14 years. Kalivas also was the retired owner and operator of the Independent Grocery Store in Green River for 27 years and the Handy Store in Green River. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox, the Ahepa Lodge, a life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge, the Lions Club, the Rolling Green Country Club, the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center and Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Irene Kalivas of Green River; three sons and daughters-in-law, James Arthur and Richi Kalivas, Peter and Carol Kalivas and Aristides and Marlene Kalivas, all of Green River; five brothers, Steven Kalivas, Gus Kalivas, George Kalivas, all of Green River, Tony Kalivas of Salt Lake City and Billy Kalivas of Pocatello, Idaho; one sister, Anna Karellas of Pocatello, Idaho; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kalivas was preceded in death by one nice, Christina Kalivas, and one nephew, Brian Morris. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1991 HELEN REYNOLDS Funeral services for Helen Reynolds were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1991, at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. Reverends Carla and Bruce Cunningham officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Reynolds, 92, of 290 North First West, Green River, died Thursday morning, Nov. 7, 1991 at the Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Neb., where she had been a resident for the past two years. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Reynolds had been in ill health the past two months. She was born on Oct. 13, 1899 in Junction City, Kan., the daughter of the late George and Ann K. Kummer Lancaster. She attended schools in junction City and was a graduate of high school there. Mrs. Reynolds attended the University of Kansas and married Adrian W. Reynolds in Wellington, Kan., March 16, 1924. He preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Reynolds was the retired co-owner, co-publisher and treasurer of the Green River Star newspaper in Green River for many years. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Green River Women’s Club and the Reading Club. Mrs. Reynolds was also a member of the State Historical Society, and the Wyoming Women’s Press Association. She was active in the Democratic Party. Survivors include one son and one daughter-in-law, A.K. and Ellen Reynolds of Dutch John, Utah; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and George Layton of North Platte and Rhoda and Mike Hallacy of Durango, Colo.; one brother, Kenneth Lancaster of Topeka, Kan.; one sister, Luella Floyd of California; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by one son, George Reynolds and several sisters and brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1991 JENNIE HANSEN DENVER - Services for Jennie Hansen were conducted Friday at the Fairmount Mortuary Chapel, Denver, with entombment al Fairmount's Memorial Terrace. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Preston Horgan; four grandchildren, George Horgan, Denver, Melodee Houston, Cupertino, Calif., Carolyn Canestrini, Rock Springs, and Cherie Richmen, Denver; five great-grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hansen Sr.; her son, George Hansen Jr., and daughter, Betty Jo Hansen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1991 SHARON ANN YOST The body of Sharon Ann Yost was cremated and memorial services were conducted Friday, Nov. 15, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way in Green River. The Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Mrs. Yost, 46, of 1825 Oklahoma Drive, Green River, died at 1:08 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 1991 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past one week. A resident of Green River for the past three years and former resident of Minot, N.D., Mrs. Yost had been in ill health the past one month. She was born July 12, 1945 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Bill and Beverly Ann Gronwall Potter. She attended schools la Forest Lake, Minn., and was a graduate of the Forest Lake High School with the class of 1963. She was a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Mrs. Yost was the office manager for Jacobs Engineering at Rhone-Poulenc for the past one year. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include her parents, Bill and Beverly Potter of Green River; two daughters, Stephanie Plagman and Nicole Senn, both of Green River; two sisters, Laurie Yost of Elko, Nev., and Marsha Watson of San Diego, and several nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1991 ALDO RUDOLPH LEONARDI PLAIN CITY, Utah--Vigil service with rosary for Aldo Rudolph Leonardi was conducted Monday, Nov. 11, at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the St. James Parish. Interment was in the Ogden City Cemetery. Born in Hudson, on June 24, 1925, Leonardi, 66, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1991 at the home of his daughter, Margaret Piela, in Seattle. He was a resident of Plain City, Utah. Leonardi married Irene Yardas of Rock Springs April 21, 1946. He is survived by his seven children, Rudolph Leonardi, Sausalito, Calif.; Linda Delbridge, Lafayette, Calif.; Margaret Piela, Seattle; Donna Lizza, West Weber, Utah; David Leonardi, Grand Forks, N.D.; John Leonardi, Plain Clfy: Joe Leonardi, Monroe, Wash. He has 20 grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Eugene Leonardi of Lander, and a sister, Linda Spiers of Ogden, Utah. Leonardi worked for the J.W. Brewer Tire Company for 25 years and retired in 1979. He worked for local movie theaters as a projectionist and was a member of local 358, Ŕ World War II veteran, he served in the South Pacific in the Navy. He was a member of St. James Catholic Parish. His interests included movies, farming, gardening, breeding sheep, traveling and the outdoors. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1991 GRACE ISABELLA JONES VERNAL, Utah--Services for Grace Isabella Jones were Thursday at Thomson's Vernal Mortuary, Vernal, Utah. Cremation followed. A former Manila, Utah, resident, Mrs. Jones, 70, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 1991 in Vernal. She was born Sept. 21, 1921, a daughter of Dewey and Josephine Peterson Lamb. She married Scott Mitchell and they were later divorced. She married Eldon Jones and they were later divorced. She was a homemaker, a cook and a clerk at the grocery store in Manila. She belonged to the Kingsbury Community Church. Her interests included hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. Survivors include three sons, Darrell A. Mitchell of Manila, Steven R. Mitchell, Green River, and Stanley S. Mitchell. Fredonia, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six brothers and sisters, Fern Ferrero of Rock Springs, Betty Moss of Salt Lake City, Nedra Burke of Evanston, Bert Lamb, Mountain View, Jim Lamb and Keith Lamb, both of Gruver, Texas. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Myrna Collier. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 DONA DRNAS A mass of Christian burial for Dona Drnas was celebrated Monday, Nov. 18, 1991 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Sunday, Nov. 17, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ole Anselmi, John Larrabaster, John Nault, George Giovanini, Steve Susich and Louis Barto. Mrs. Drnas, 85, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Drnas died following a brief illness. She was born in Yugoslavia Nov. 2, 1906, the daughter of the late Pete and Martha Selokovich Vranicich. She attended schools in Yugoslavia and married Tom Drnas in Rock Springs Feb. 2, 1931. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1962. Mrs. Drnas was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one sister, Ella Goich of Rock Springs, several nieces and nephews including Mary Campbell of Rock Springs, Emil Miltnovich of Rock Springs, Ella Michel of Aurora, Colo. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Drnas was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Drnas, two brothers and five sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 BONNIE JEAN BOSCHETTO ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Funeral services for Bonnie Jean Boschetto were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family received friends at the home of Alex and Verlee Garbrecht who reside at 1247 McKinley St., Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Faron Boschetto, Bill Boschetto, Alex Garbrecht, Bob Kay, Mario Temperini and Tom Robertson. Mrs. Boschetto, 63, of 8307 East Hinsdale St., Englewood, Colo., died at her home at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 1991. A resident of Englewood the past one month and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Boschetto had been in ill health the past eight months. She was born Sept. 8, 1928 in Goliad, Texas, the daughter of the late Elder Hugh and Eleanora Jank Urban. She attended schools in Goliad. She was married to Alfred “Fritz” Boschetto in Goliad, Texas, Aug. 15, 1953. Mrs. Boschetto was a member of the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Boschetto played bingo, cooked, and did yard work and gardening. Survivors include two sons, Faron Boschetto of Rock Springs and Bill Boschetto of Littleton, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Jeanne) Kay of Englewood; one brother, Linward L. Urban of Manor, Texas; six grandchildren, Lindsey and John Kay of Englewood, Brett and Bobby Boschetto of Van Cleave, Miss., and Justin and Cole Boschetto of Littleton, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Boschetto was preceded in death by one son, Marty Robert Boschetto, who died Nov. 3, 1956. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 VERNETA MOYES Funeral services for Verneta Moyes were conducted Thursday, Nov. 21, 1991, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Father Gary Turner officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John Smith, Kevin Green, Chris Green, Clarence Potter, Stephen Green, Jim Swaford, Mike Martinez and Carl Hafner. Mrs. Moyes, 84, of 345 P St., Rock Springs, died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 14, 1991. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Moyes had been in ill health the past several years. She was born March 16, 1907, in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of the late John C. and Mary Schofield Duncan. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Dee Eugene Moyes in Rock Springs on March 22, 1945 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1991. Mrs. Moyes was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and a longtime member and past president of the St. John’s Altar Guild in Green River. Survivors include two sons, John Green of Moss Landing, Calif., and Gene Green, also of California; one daughter and son-in-law, Nadine and Ralph Potter of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Muriel Ferguson and Mrs. Blanche St. Croix, both of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Moyes was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 MILLIE BUSTOS GONZALES COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Funeral services for Millie Bustos Gonzales were conducted Friday, Nov. 22, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Colorado Springs. A rosary was recited Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Swan Funeral Home. Interment was at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Gonzales, 61, of 1708 Necastle St., Colorado Springs, Colo., died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1991 at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. A former resident of Superior and Green River, Mrs. Gonzales died suddenly. She was born in Trinidad, Colo., July 19, 1930, the daughter of the late C.A. and Adeline Passarelli Bustos. She attended schools in Trinidad and was a graduate of Trinidad High School. She married William Gonzales in Trinidad Oct 26, 1946. Mrs. Gonzales was a dietician supervisor for the Penrose Hospital at the time of her death. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 and the VFW Auxiliary 4051 of Colorado Springs. Survivors include her husband, William Gonzales of Colorado Springs; four sons, Billy Gonzales, Bobby Gonzales, Mike Gonzales, and Mark Gonzales, all of Colorado Springs; one daughter, Mary Stang of Colorado Springs; five brothers, Charles Bustos and Anthony Bustos, both of Denver, Filbert Bustos of Alexandria, Va., Frank Bustos of Wichita, Kan., and Gene Bustos; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Irene) Wilkinson of Rock Springs, Virginia Maxwell and Charlotte Brown, both of Colorado Springs; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gonzales was preceded in death by three brothers, Nick, Pat and Manuel Bustos, and one grandson, Jason Jackson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 ROLAND CLIVE NIX GREEN RIVER - The body of Rolland Clive Nix was returned to Aitkin, Minn., for funeral services and interment. Nix, 69, of 700 East Flaming Gorge Way Space 19, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:27 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1991. A resident of Green River the past 14 months and former longtime resident of Butte, Mont., Nix died following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 17, 1922 in Aitkin, Minn., a son of the late Stanley and Effie Nix. He attended schools in Aitkin and married the former Mary Cripps in Brainerd, Minn., in 1959. Nix was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Nix retired in 1982 as a truck driver for the Anaconda Company and open pit mine where he worked for 18 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Nix of Green River; five sons, Myron Cripps of Green River, Dale Fleischacker of Sheridan, Ore., Terry Nix and Jerry Nix, both of Brainerd, and Jim Nix of Butte; three daughters, Barbara Judd of Jackson, Lavina Silva of San Leandro, Calif., and Rosie Chapman of Antioch, Calif.; three brothers, Wendell Nix and Cyril Nix, both of Aitkin, and Wayne Nix of Marysville, Wash.; four sisters, Virginia Van Horn of Aitkin, Agnes Miles of Brainerd, Arlene Deremeier of Kimball, Minn., and Lorraine Johnson of Owatonna, Minn.; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Nix was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey Nix and Lee Nix; one sister, Babe, and one son, John Nix. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 JOHN DEBORTOLI RIVERTON—Services for John Robert DeBrotoli, president of Gilpatrick Construction and Structures Inc., of Riverton, were for Friday, Nov. 22, at the United Methodist Church in Riverton. DeBortoli, a 55-year-old Riverton man and a 31-year resident of the community, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1991, when he was stricken while driving his car in the city. DeBortoli was born Feb. 5, 1936, in Rock Springs, the son of Victoria (Ropelato) and Antone DeBortoli. He graduated from Rock Springs High School, and earned a degree in engineering from the University of Wyoming. DeBortoll moved to Riverton in 1960. He married Nelda Jones on Nov. 10, 1962, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. DeBortoli served in the Army Reserve. He was a member of the Wyoming Engineering Society, Associated General Contractors, the Riverton Elks Lodge and the Riverton Country Club. DeBortoli's hobbies were going fishing and bird hunting. In addition to his wife, of Riverton, DeBortoli is survived by two daughters, Vicki DeBortoli of Denver and Debbie Watson of Riverton; three grandchildren, Randy, Jessi and Josh Watson of Riverton; a brother, Jim DeBortoli of Montgomery, Ala.; and a sister, Josephene Marrick of Scottsbluff, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim. Bernie Harris officiated the Friday afternoon service. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 IRENE ERMA WILLDEN MILLER IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Memorial services for Irene Erma Willden Miller were conducted Saturday, Nov. 16, at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Rigby, Idaho. Mrs. Miller, 63, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 1991, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after a prolonged illness. She was born July 6, 1927, in Cortez, Colo., a daughter of Nola Kathleen Butler and Theodore R. Duncan Willden. She was raised in Mancos, Colo., where she graduated from high school in 1949. In 1949 she married Rudolph Lawrence Benoit and they had four children. They divorced in 1955 and later that year she married Eldon Ross Packer. They also had four children, moved to Rigby, Idaho, and were later divorced. She married Clarence Charles “CC" Miller in August, 1972, and moved to Rock Springs where they lived until his death. She was a waitress until 1985 when she retired due to illness and moved to Salt Lake City. Later she moved back to Rigby. Survivors include a sister, June Felkel, Baker, Ore.; a brother, Ted Willden in Colorado; three sons, John Packer of Conifer, Colo., Jerry Packer of Menan, Idaho, and Joseph Packer of Rigby; five daughters, Joyce Nelson of Pilot Rock, Ore., Jeannie Draper of Magna, Utah, Judy Roberts of Twin Falls, Idaho, Jannet Olson of Preston, Idaho, and June Oakes of Meridian, Idaho; several stepchildren and numerous grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, her husband and two stepchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 CARL ARTHUR CINNAMON OGDEN, Utah - Funeral services for Carl Arthur Cinnamon were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1991, at the First Baptist Church in Laramie. Interment was in the Greenhill Cemetery in Laramie. Cinnamon, 91, of 5865 Wasatch Drive, Ogden, Utah, died at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 1991 at the Country Meadows Convalescent Center in Ogden, Utah, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. A former resident of Rock Springs and former longtime resident of Laramie, Cinnamon suffered with Alzheimer's disease. He was born Aug. 16, 1900 in Elmira, Ill., the son of the late Thomas Arthur and Adah Powell Cinnamon. He attended schools in Cody and graduated from high school there. In 1925 he received a bachelor's degree and in 1930 he received his master's degree from the University of Wyoming. Cinnamon received his doctorate degree from Iowa City, Iowa. In 1943 Cinnamon was appointed the head of the physics department at the University of Wyoming until his retirement in August of 1969. He married the former Ruth M. Davis in Cheyenne June 14, 1926, and she preceded him in death in November of 1979. Cinnamon built a physics program in 1965 that approved a comprehensive doctorate program. He attended the Baptist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Carl D. and JoAnn Seaton Cinnamon of Renton, Wash., one son-in-law and daughter, Dr. Robert and Ruth Marie Cinnamon Davis of Belmont, Mass.; nine grandchildren, including Mrs. Norman E. (Carolyn) Hargis of Rock Springs and Bill Cinnamon of Laramie; five great-grandchildren, including Heather and Megan Hargis of Rock Springs; and nieces and nephews, In addition to his parents and wide, Cinnamon was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Cinnamon Schmidtberger. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 ISABELLE BARNHART CONFER Funeral services for Isabelle Barnhart Confer were conducted Monday, Nov. 18, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Her body was returned to Centre County, Pa., where funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1991 at the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home in Milesburg, Pa. Interment was in the Eagle Cemetery in Boggs Township. Mrs. Confer, 93, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center. A resident of Rock Springs for the past six years and former resident of Tucson, Ariz., and Bountiful, Utah, Mrs. Confer died following a lengthy illness. She was born March 7, 1898 in Curtin, Pa., the daughter of the late J.C. and Laura Barnhart. She attended schools in Pennsylvania and was a graduate of high school there. Mrs. Confer received a teaching certificate from the Lock Haven Normal School and taught country schools in Pennsylvania. She married Ezekiel Confer in Bellefonte, Pa., Sept. 16, 1924 and he preceded her in death June 23, 1967. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include five sons, Thomas Confer of Rock Springs, John Confer and Ray Confer both of Tucson, Howard Confer of Upton, Calif., and Earl Confer of Oxnard, Calif.; one brother, Fred Barnhart of Mt. Jewett, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Confer was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 JAMES F. ANGELOS CASPER—Funeral services for James F. Angelos, 67, of Casper, were conducted at the Bustard Funeral Home in Casper. Angelos died early Saturday, Nov. 16, 1991, at the Wyoming Medical Center following a long illness. He was born at Brigham City, Utah, the son of George N. and Pearl Angelos. When he was a year old he moved to Casper with his family. He grew up in Casper and graduated from the Natrona County High School in 1944. In 1948 he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he returned to Casper. In Casper he worked for a time as a taxi driver and later for the city bus lines. He also worked with his father at the West B Grocery Store. During the late 1950s he operated the Black Gold Hot Shot Service in Casper. In the early 1960s he went to work for Smith Tools in Rock Springs. He returned to Casper in 1982 and had made his home there since. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Ahepa Lodge and the Cowboy Joe Club. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. James (Mary) Bodenhamer of Casper, two nieces and one nephew and two great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Catherine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 LILLIAN MARGARET CISNEROS LOWER LAKE, Calif. - Lillian Margaret Cisneros, 62, of Lower Lake, Calif., died at Redbud Community Hospital on Oct. 20, 1991. She was a native of Petaluma, Calif., born there on Sept. 13, 1929 and had resided in Lake County for the past 10 years. Before that time, she lived in Rock Springs for 30 years. Mrs. Cisneros was a homemaker for her adult life. She is survived by her husband, Emilio Cisneros of Lower Lake; three brothers, Willie Pallo and Raymond Pallo, both of Petaluma and Russel Pallo of Santa Rosa, Calif.; six sisters, Lois Pallo of Monterey, Calif., Lorraine MacNamara of Redding, Calif., Hazel Larue, Grace Cline and Kathryn Bennett, all of Petaluma and Irene Burk of Alderpoint, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. There was visitation on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the same location. The Rev. Calvin Faircloth officiated. Cremation was followed by inurnment at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1991 KATHERINE PREECE NEW RICHMOND, Wis. -- Memorial Services for Katherine Preece were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1991, at the Cullen-Hegstron Funeral Home. The Rev. Emil Dockter officiated. Spring interment will be in the New Richmond Cemetery. Mrs. Preece, 88, of New Richmond, Wis., died at 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 1991 at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond. A resident of New Richmond since 1979 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Preece died following a lengthy illness. She was born May 16, 1903 in LaCona Canvase, Italy, the daughter of the late John and Maria Neronde Georgis. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married William (Monte) Preece in Rock Springs June 29, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1978. Mrs. Preece was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include one son, Bill Preece of New Richmond; three brothers, James Georgis of Sun City, Ariz., and Teno and Emilio Georgis, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary Zotti of Rock Springs, four grandchildren, Lisa Preece, Mike Preece, Lori Preece and Ann Murray all of New Richmond; one great-granddaughter, Kristin Murray of New Richmond, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Preece was preceded in death by one brother, John Georgis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1991 DOMENIC VERCELLI FERRERO A mass of Christian burial for Domenic Vercelli Ferrero was celebrated Monday, Nov. 25, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Bruno Lischwe officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Sunday, Nov. 24, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park with military graveside services. Pallbearers were Clarence Potter, Harold J. Brown, Hal Ravenholt, James V. Ferrero, Serafino Rauzi and Brent Ferrero. Ferrero, 96, of 610 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a patient for the past day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Ferrero had been in ill health the past two years. He was born in Baldissero, Canavese, Torino, Italy, Feb. 3, 1895, the son of the late Giovanni Vercelli and Rosa Perolin Ferrero. He was educated in Italy and came to the United States in 1914. Ferrero enlisted in 1917 in the U.S. Army during World War I and served in the 164th Infantry in France until his discharge in 1919. He worked as a teamster for many years and was a retired miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He later worked for the city of Rock Springs for the Parks Department. Ferrero was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a 71-year member of the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include one sister, Domenica Besso-Marcheis of Baldissero, Italy and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Matt (Teresa) Laurunen of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents, Ferrero was preceded in death by three brothers, James V. Ferrero, Morris Ferrero and Bernardo Ferrero and one sister, Teresa Raimondo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1991 ETHLYN AGUSTA FORSHAW Funeral services for Ethlyn Agusta Forshaw were conducted Monday, Nov. 25, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ron Hamilton, Pete Arambel, Lenny Kaumo, Steve Hovander, Don Hofeldt and Aby McFadden. Mrs. Forshaw, 72, of 214 Grant Street, Rock Springs, died at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1991 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Bitter Creek and Farson, Mrs. Forshaw died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 23, 1919 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Lorilla Henderson Nelson. She attended schools in Custer, S.D., and married Harold Forshaw in Rock Springs, July 18, 1938. Survivors include her husband, Harold Forshaw of Rock Springs; her stepfather, Michael Smith of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. John F. (Judith) Von Rembow of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, James Von Rembow and Joan Parks, both of Rock Springs; two great-granddaughters and one aunt. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Forshaw was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Nelson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1991 JANET MITCHELL Funeral services for Janet Mitchell were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Reay, Donald Condie, David Johnson, Jim Korogi, Mick Bertagnolli and Bob Condie. Mrs. Mitchell, 94, of 106 First Street, Rock Springs, died at 5:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 1991 at the Park Manor in Rawlins. A resident of Rock Springs since 1928, Mrs. Mitchell died following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 16, 1897 in Town Hill, Fife, Scotland, the daughter of the late James and Margaret McDonald. She was educated in Scotland and married George I. Mitchell in Hill of Beath, Scotland on March 31, 1922. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1984. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Rebekah’s Lodge and Neighbors of the Woodcraft. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Bernadine Mitchell of Rawlins; two grandchildren, Keevin Mitchell and Bunnie Jean Stevens, both of Rawlins; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1991 MARTHA T. FIDLAR SALT LAKE CITY --- Memorial services for Martha T. Fidlar were conducted Saturday, Nov. 23 at Evans & Early Mortuary Chapel in Salt Lake City where family met friends one hour prior to services. Mrs. Fidlar, 84, died Nov, 18, 1991 in Salt Lake City. She was a former Rock Springs school teacher. She was born Aug. 14, 1907 in Knox County, Ind., a daughter of William Franklin and Gertrude Scott Thorn. She married Marion Moore "Fid" Fidlar in May of 1937 in Vincennes, Ind. He preceded her in death April 9, 1991. She received her bachelor's degree from Indiana State University. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Salt Lake City. She was a past president of the Town Club, past member of the Women's Board of Westminster College. She is survived by her brother, Alvin L. Thorn and his wife Kathryn Thorn, Vincennes; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rufus (Thelma) Engle, Vincennes, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1991 BETTY ELAINE BEEBE Memorial services for Betty Elaine Beebe were conducted Thursday, Nov. 28, 1991 at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses, 2180 West Teton St., Green River. Elder Aaron Rissle conducted the services. Mrs. Beebe, 71, of 685 Adams Street, Green River, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 1991 at her home. A former 12-year resident of Springville, Utah, and Midway, Utah, Mrs. Beebe had been in ill health since January of 1991. She was born on April 20, 1920 In Grand Junction, Colo., the daughter of the late Daniel Alonzo and Cecil Lois Conrad Keeley. She attended schools in Grand Junction and Denver. She married Clarence William Hunley in Sparks, Nev., on Jan. 21, 1944 and was later divorced. She married Reed Beebe in Fernley, Nev., Nov. 26, 1958 and was later divorced. Mrs. Beebe was a lifelong professional artist. She taught art in the elementary and junior high schools. She was a member of the Great Basin Artists of Salt Lake City and the Wind River Artist Guild of Dubois. She was also a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include four sons, Marc Beebe of Green River, Shawn Beebe and Robert Hunley both of Dubois, and Michael Hunley of Hubbard, Ore.; four daughters, Mrs. Bill (Sharon) Brady of Green River, Tamara Barney of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Ken (Lois) Kelley of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs. Gary (Kim) Kidrick of Salem, Ore.; one brother, Daniel Keeley of Winter Haven, Fla.; two sisters, Beverlee Kormen of Carson City, Nev., and Louise Blackwell of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, one aunt, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1991 DOUGLAS KENT WALL EVANSTON - Funeral services for Douglas Kent Wall were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1991 in the Crandall Funeral Home of Evanston. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Wall, 46, of Evanston, died Nov, 24, 1991 in Evanston. He was born Oct. 31, 1945 in Coalville, Utah to Frank D. and Velma (Taylor) Wall. He married Norma Jean Wall, April 17, 1972 in Evanston. He was a member of the LDS Church and a member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife of Evanston; sons, Shane Le Roy Wall and Shawn Ray Wall, both of Evanston; daughter, Deana K. Wall in Alaska; a brother, Tom Wall of Green River, stepbrothers, Lamar Taylor of Evanston, Ralph Taylor of Puerto Rico; sister, Carolyn Rickert and Norene Borino, both of Kemmerer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1991 JOANNE MARIE CARSON The body of JoAnne Marie Carson was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation and memorial services were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1991 at the Point of Rocks Cafe in Point of Rocks. Ms. Carson, 52, of 86 Division St., Superior, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 1991. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Mrs. Carson died from injuries she sustained after leaving a moving vehicle at about 7 p.m. The incident occurred six miles south of Superior on Wyoming Highway 371. Vase also said that Mrs. Carson died of multiple internal chest injuries. The vehicle was driven by Arthur Umbarger of Superior. She was born April 18, 1939 in Corvallis, Ore., the daughter of Joseph and Anna Schinbler Stevens. She attended schools in Rosemead, Calif. Mrs. Carson worked as a waitress at the Point of Rocks Cafe at the time of her death. A resident of Superior for the past two years, Mrs. Carson was a former resident of Parker, Ariz. Survivors include her mother Anna Stevens of La Habra, Calif.; three sons, William Peron of Point of Rocks, Richard Peron of California and Stephen Peron of Parker; two daughters, Shirley Kirbo of Parker, and Donna Johnson of Lauflin, Nev.; two brothers, Don Finn of La Habra, and Steve Stevens of McMinnville, Ore.; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Carson was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Gary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1991 ANN MARIE KOLMAN ROBERTSON LANDER - Memorial mass for Ann Marie Kolman Robertson was celebrated Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1991 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Rev. Carl Gallinger, grandson of the deceased, officiated. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Hoopes-Henry Funeral Home in Lander, Mrs. Robertson died early Sunday morning Nov. 17, 1991 in Lander. She was 77. Mrs. Robertson was born in Rock Springs Feb. 28, 1914, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Babich Kolman. On Jan. 26, 1936, she married William Robertson, Jr. in Pinedale. He preceded her death. She worked as a caregiver in other people's homes and also worked in the infirmary of the Wyoming State Training School. Survivors include two sons, Robert D. Robertson and Allan J. Robertson, both of Lander; two daughters, Mary Ann Gallinger of Casper and Charlotte S. Gray of Lander; one brother, Albert Kolman of Sun City, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Dale Robertson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1991 BEATRICE HELEN “BEE” WONNACOTT LOGAN OGDEN, Utah - Services for Beatrice Helen "Bee" Wonnacott Logan were conducted Wednesday at Leavitt's Chapel of Flowers Mortuary, 838 38th St. with BPO Does No. 27, Ann Francis Ross officiating. Interment was at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Mrs. Logan, 87, died Monday, Nov. 25, 1991 at a local care center. She was born Dec. 19, 1903 in Bingham, Utah, a daughter of Henry John "Harry" and Mary Ann Moffit Wonnacott. She married James Hunter Logan in Farmington, Utah, on Dec, 27, 1921. He died Jan, 7, 1981. She was raised in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, and spent the first years of her married life in Green River. She worked for Tom Brown Candy of Salt Lake and for Schram Johnson Drug, George's Grocery Store, Exclusive Pharmacy, and John's Candy Store in Ogden. She sold Stanley Products for 21 years. She was a member of Queen City Rebekah No. 4 for many years. Later she transferred to Rebekah Liberty Lodge No. 53. She was a member of Ogden Does No. 27 and the Does Grand Lodge. She was a member of Trinity Shrine No. 2 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and Miriam Chapter No. 14 Order of Eastern Star, the S.P. and U.P. Old Timers' Club, the Women's Benefit Association Ogden No. 1, Utah, Rock Springs No. 6 and Worland No. 11. She was also a member of the Loyal Star of America, now known as the Transportation Communications Union; the Friendly Club, the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 9, and the Old Friends Pinochle Club. Her hobbies were camping and playing cards. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Louise Logan Bright Vaughn of Riverdale, Utah; one granddaughter, Mrs. Robert (Diane) Fuit of Ogden; one step-granddaughter, Mrs. Paul (Patricia) George of Roy; one step-grandson, Dean Verl Bright of Hawaii; two great-grandsons of Ceres, Calif., one great-granddaughter of Ogden; seven step-great-granddaughters of Ogden; four step-great-grandchildren of Hawaii; one step-great-grandson in Virginia; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters-in-law, Myrna Logan of Ogden, Lavon Jefferson of Greenville, Miss., and Arva Coffman of Whittier, Calif., one aunt, Rose Logan of Rock Springs; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, one great-grandson, and two son-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 6, 1991 W. Seneshale Dies Dec. 5 William Seneshale, 81, of 743 ˝ Rugby Street, Rock Springs, died at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1991, shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Seneshale died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Hastings, Pa., April 17, 1910, the son of the late Louis and Angelina Sadie Collins Seneshale. He attended schools in Rock Springs. Seneshale was a retired coal miner having worked in this area for the Union Pacific Coal Company. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Chester (Alice) Hindman of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Seneshale was preceded in death by four brothers, Morris, Blondie, Louis and Charles and two sisters, Blanche and Florence. His body will be taken to Salt Lake City for cremation and memorial graveside services and interment are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 DARREL DEAN ROBERTS Services for Darrel Dean Roberts were conducted Thursday, Dec. 5, at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. David Wade officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Robertson, Jay Robertson, Frank Robertson, John Haislip, Gary Norton and Mike Moseby. Roberts, 42, of 236 Polk Street, Rock Springs, died at his home at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Roberts had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Nov. 21, 1949 in Rock Springs, the son of Thomas and Grace Lucille Robertson Roberts. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1968. Roberts was a graduate of Western Wyoming College and he attended the Colorado School of Mines. Roberts was a self-employed contract welder and a member of the First Congregational Church at the time of his death. Survivors include his father, Thomas L. Roberts of Rock Springs; one sister, Arvella Haislip of Salt Lake City; one niece, Mrs. Gary (Traci) Norton, Riverton, Utah; two nephews, John Haislip, St. George, Utah and Jason Haislip of Fort Eustis, Va.; one grandniece, Nichole Norton of Riverton; two grandnephews, Austin and Brendin Norton of Riverton and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Roberts was preceded in death by his mother, G. Lucille Roberts who died on Nov. 3, 1987. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 BRUNO ABRAM SUNNYVALE, Calif.—A mass of Christian burial for Bruno Abram was celebrated Nov. 25, at St. John Baptist de La Salle Church. A vigil service with rosary was conducted Nov. 24 in the church. Interment was in San Fernando cemetery. Pallbearers were Rody Gruber, Richard Gruber, Vance Block, Darren Block, Charles Luttrell and Ted Danciart. Abram, 77, of 10418 Columbus, Mission Hills, Calif., died at UCLA Medical Center after major heart surgery. He was born in South Superior, Feb. 5, 1914, the son of the late Lodovica and Joseph Abram. The house he was born in that was built by his father is still standing in Superior. His father also was one of the four founders of South Superior. He attended schools in Superior and graduated with the class of 1933. After graduation he worked at the D.O. Clark tipple for the Union Pacific Coal Co. In 1942 he was drafted in the U.S. Army in World War II and served overseas in Iceland and Germany. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for his part in the Normandy Invasion. After the end of the war in 1945 he returned to his hometown. In 1947 he moved to Pacoima, Calif., where he found employment with the Walker Brothers Co. In 1947 he married Elsie Borzage at the San Fernando Mission. He met her in 1939. Survivors include his wife, Elsie of Mission Hills; two sons, Richard Abram of Brea, Calif., and Dr. Thomas Abram and daughter-in-law, Leslie of Turlock, Calif.; one daughter, Jeaninie and son-in-law, Mark Naberhaus of Northridge, Calif.; one sister, Olga Gruber of Sunnyvale, Calif.; two grandsons, Timothy and Michael Abram of Turlock; four sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law besides many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor and Rudy Abram. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 JOHN EVAN JONES Graveside services and interment for John Evan Jones, 25, were conducted Monday, Dec. 2, 1991 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Zane Isaacson conducted the services. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, an autopsy performed Saturday determined Jones died from massive chest injuries. He fell Friday some 25 feet from the True Drilling Rig No. 23 about five miles southwest of Granger. He worked on the rig as a roughneck. Vase said Jones was cleaning a motor when he fell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 SANDRA LYNN HORNE LANDER—Funeral services for Sandra Lynn Horne were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home, the Rev. Don Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Horne, 47, former Rock Springs resident, died Nov. 30, 1991, in Fort Collins, Colo. She was a resident of Rawlins at the time of her death. She was born Aug. 28, 1944 in Lander, a daughter of Warren H. and Opal L. (Hirengen) Majors. She married Robert James Horne May 30, 1969 in Lander. She was a 1962 graduate of Fremont County Vocational High School who worked for the Utah Department of Welfare one year and the Wyoming Department of Welfare for five years. She was the Rawlins district customer service office supervisor for Pacific Power & Light for 17 years. Survivors include her husband of Rawlins; a daughter, Michelle E. Stevenson, Phoenix, Ariz.; a son, Michael J. Horne, stationed in Norfolk, Va., with the Navy; three grandchildren; her mother, Opal L. Hirengen Majors; a sister, Karen Howard, Annandale, Va. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 AUNE R. CLARK PINEDALE - Graveside services were conducted for longtime Sublette County resident Aune R. Clark on Monday, Dec. 2, at the Pinedale cemetery. She died on Nov. 28 at the Retirement Center of Sublette County. Mrs. Clark, 74, was born in Superior, March 16, 1917 to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Rink, but spent 52 years in the Pinedale area. She attended high school in Superior and later married Robert E. Clark there on Feb. 20, 1941. She spent a good part of her life as the deputy clerk under H.H. Summers. She also served one term as the Sublette County clerk after Summers. Mrs. Clark was also a longtime member of the Congregational Church in Pinedale. She is survived by one brother, Enor Maki of Rock Springs; and two sisters, Elma Kape of Pinedale and Lil Shotwell of Loveland, Colo. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 NANCY SUE DIAMOND The body of Nancy Sue Diamond was returned to Minnetonka, Minn., for funeral services and Interment. Miss Diamond, 34, of 3020 St. Albans Mill Road, Minnetonka, Minn., died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov, 27, 1991 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County from injuries she sustained in a vehicular accident. Miss Diamond was born July 6, 1957 in Minot, N.D., the daughter of James and Phyllis Ginsberg Diamond. She attended schools in North Dakota and Billings, Mont., and was a graduate of the Billings High School with the class of 1975. She attended the University of Minnesota and was a member of the Adath Jeshurun Synagogue. Survivors include her mother, Phyllis Diamond of Minnetonka; one brother, Mark Diamond of Minnetonka; and one sister, Mrs. James (Carol) Grais of Minnetonka. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 ALDO PREVEDEL OGDEN, Utah - Funeral mass for Aldo Prevedel was Wednesday, Nov. 27 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ogden. Holy rosary was recited Tuesday Nov. 26 in the Larkin and Sons Mortuary. Interment was in Ogden City Cemetery. Mr. Prevedel, 79, of Ogden, Utah, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 1991, following a short illness. Born Feb. 9, 1912 in Brez, Tyrol, Austria, he was the son of the late Pietro and Monica Prevedel. He attended school in Brez, Austria. Prevedel left Italy in 1930 and came to Superior where he worked as a coal miner for 12 years. In 1940, he met Ida Dorighi and on Sept. 28, 1940 they were married. They lived in Rock Springs for two years before moving to Ogden in 1942 where he bought a dairy and crop farm. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Men's Club; the Friendly Club; and a 50-year member of the American Fraternal Union. He enjoyed visiting with his family and many friends. Survivors include his wife of Ogden; one son and two daughters: Henry and his wife, Terry Prevedel, of Ogden; Anita and her husband, Gordon Williams, of Riverdale, Utah; and Rena and her husband, Don Rossotti, of Salinas, Calif. Other survivors include seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one sister, Emma Prevedel of Brez, Italy. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Leno Prevedel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 IVY MAE ROBERTS THOMPSON DIAMOND SPRINGS, Calif.—Funeral services for Ivy Mae Roberts were Nov. 22 at the El Dorado Community Church with Pastor William Schafer officiating. Interment was in the El Dorado Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson, 69, of Diamond Springs, Calif., died Tuesday, Nov. 19 in a local hospital. She was born in Lionkol, a daughter of Hugh and Faye Roberts and had been a resident of California for 41 years, the past 23 years in El Dorado County. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Thompson is survived by four sons, Dale Thompson of North Lake Tahoe, David Thompson and Jimmy Thompson of Diamond Springs, and Terry Thompson of Simi Valley; one daughter, Eunice Hess of Diamond Springs; four sisters, Faye Fletcher of Rock Springs, Roberta Sadler of Diamond Springs, Phyllis Marvin of Utah and Maxine Matthewson of Washington; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel, in 1982. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 FRANK C. LENATTI KEMMERER - Rosary services for Frank C. Lenatti were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1991 in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Diamondville. Funeral mass was Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1991 at the church with Father William Espenshade as celebrant. Interment followed in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Jetkoski, John Jetkoski Dave Hafner, Felix Abriani, Otto Peternal and Dennis Mohar. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Jetkoski, Charles Albrecht, Tony Borino, Don Kominsky, Placido Stalliviere, Paul Canoso and Fredo Mansueto. Lenatti, 66, of Kemmerer, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1991 in Kemmerer. He was born Oct. 21, 1925 in Valmalenco, Provincia Di Sondrio, Italy to Alfonso and Palmira (Pedrolini) Lenatti. He came with his family to the United States and lived in this community the remainder of his life. He served in the armed forces during the Korean War. He was employed by the Wyoming. Highway Dept. for 30 years and for the M.K. and P&M Coal Mine at Kemmerer for 12 years. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and traveling. He is survived by one brother, Al Lenatti of Kemmerer; two sisters, Val Mohar of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Frances Echols of Coalinga, Calif.; several nieces and nephews and a close friend, Ruby Jetkoski of Kemmerer. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles Lenatti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 SCOTT DEE MAXWELL OGDEN, Utah - Scott Dee Maxwell, 38, of Ogden, Utah, died Saturday, Nov. 23, in an automobile accident in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born Feb. 26, 1953, in Ogden, a son of Lois H. Maxwell and Ray J. Maxwell. He married Wendy Jacobson June 1, 1972, in Ogden. He was raised and educated Ogden and had lived in Kaysville, Utah, and Rock Springs. He worked at HAFB, Wonder Bread, Kline Drilling and had his own Maxwell Hot Shot business before working with Nicholas and Co. and then Kraft Food Service as district sales manager. He was a member of the LDS Church. Surviving are his wife, Wendy, Ogden; his son, Jay, and his two daughters, Kimi and Crystal, all of Ogden; his mother, Lois Maxwell, Ogden; his father, Ray J. Maxwell, Redmond, Wash., two brothers, Ed Maxwell, Ogden, and Dan Maxwell, American Fork, Utah; a sister, Mrs. Cindy Bringhurst, West Point, Utah; a half-sister, Tina Maxwell, Redmond, Wash. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1991 JARED THOMAS DYSART Funeral services for Jared Thomas Dysart were conducted Saturday, Nov. 30, 1991 at the LDS Church at 3306 White Mountain Blvd. Bishop Lindsay Tanner conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment was in the Rosedale Memorial Gardens in Payette, Idaho. Dysart, 21, of 236 Van Buren St., Rock Springs, died at 5:22 pm, Sunday, Nov. 24, 1991 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since Nov. 21. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Dysart died from a brief illness. He was born in Murray, Utah on April 14, 1970, the son of Thomas Alvin and Roxanne Oxnam Dysart. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Salt Lake City and was a graduate of Cottonwood High School June 3, 1999. He attended Weber State College and was presently attending Western Wyoming Community College at the time of his death. Dysart was an employee at Hastings in Rock Springs for almost two years. Dysart was a musician and played a number of musical instruments. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his mother, Roxanne Dysart of Rock Springs; his father, Thomas A. Dysart of Salt Lake City; one brother, Phillip Dysart; three sisters, Rachelle Dysart, Alicia Dysart and Lyndsey Dysart, all of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Ronald Dysart of Oakland, Calif., and Lucille Olsen of Chula Vista, Calif.; his maternal grandmother, Rosella Oxnam of Ontario, Ore., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1991 BEN T. “BOSCO” TAUCHER A mass of Christina burial for Ben T. “Bosco” Taucher was celebrated Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Kevin A. Koch officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military graveside services. Pallbearers were Pete Cukale, Michael Cukale, Robert Cukale, Gary Cukale, Albert Allais and Paul Reuter. Honorary pallbearers were Tom James, Bret Taucher, Michael Smith, Ben Taucher Jr., Mike Taucher and Roy Hautala. Taucher, 78, of 305 I St., Rock Springs, died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 1991 at his home. He was born April 14, 1913 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Blaz and Katherine Subic Taucher. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1930. Taucher was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of World War II. He married the former Christine J. Cukale in Rock Springs Jan. 3, 1945. Taucher was a retired miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company and a retired bartender having worked for the Howard’s Bar and the Sands Bar. Taucher was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the 301st Bombardiers of the U.S. Army Air Force, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the S.N.P.J. Lodge, the American Fraternal Union and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge. Taucher was past president of the Bartenders Local Union No. 406, pas president of the Rock Springs Men’s Bowling Association and a former Rock Springs City Councilman. Survivors include his wife, Christine Taucher of Rock Springs; two sons, Michael R. Taucher of Rock Springs and Ben T. Taucher Jr. of Casper; one sister-in-law, Alice Cukale of Rock Springs; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Taucher was preceded in death by one daughter, Frances Jean Taucher; one brother, Frank and one sister, Catherine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1991 GASTON CARRICABURU A mass of Christina burial for Gaston Carricaburu was celebrated Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1991 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1991 at the church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Bertagnolli, John Bertagnolli, Michael Jauregi, Michael Matassa, Matthwe Matassa, Robert Carricaburu, John Carricaburu and Patrick Foxhoven. Carricaburu, 87, of 1317 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 1991. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Carricaburu died after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 24, 1904 in Banca, France, the son of the late Anton and Jeanne Sagara Carricaburu. He attended schools in Banca, France, and married the former Mary Larre in Rock Springs Nov. 28, 1934. Carricaburu was a French Army veteran of World War I. Carricaburu was a retired sheep rancher with the Carricaburu and Jauregui Livestock Company. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Wyoming Woolgrowers Association and the National Woolgrowers Assocation. Survivors include his wife, Mary Carricaburu of Rock Springs; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Patricia Carricaburu of Salt Lake City, Bob and Cheri Carricaburu of Pocatello, Idaho and Dr. Pierre and Andrea Carricaburu of Sheridan; four daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Jack Bertagnolli of Lander, Josephine and Leon Jauregui of Rock Springs, Mary Ann and Mike Matassa of Arvada, Colo., and Katheryn and Mike Foxhoven of Camarillo, Calif.; 25 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including Mary Jeanne Minhondo of Rock Springs and Ed and Linda Minhondo of Bountiful, Utah. In addition to his parents, Carricaburu was preceded in death by six brothers, Pierre, John, Martin, Simon, Gratien and Jean Carricaburu and three sisters, Mary, Maria and Mary Jean. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1991 MARGARET B. BERGONZO Funeral services for Margaret B. Bergonzo were conducted Saturday, Dec. 7, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Bergonzo, 82, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1991 at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Green River and Salt Lake City, Mrs. Bergonzo died following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 30, 1909 in Chicago, the daughter of the late John and Margaret McCrory Brown. She attended schools in Salt Lake City and was raised by her mother and stepfather, Robert Miller. She married Emil F. “Mike” Bergonzo in Denver, June 25, 1932 and he preceded her in death Aug. 27, 1985. Mrs. Bergonzo worked for many years in the gift shop at Little America and she was a musician who played the organ for family and friends. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the Daughters of the Railroad. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Beverly Hill of North Las Vegas, Nev., one sister, Helen Miller Child of Salt Lake City; one sister-in-law, Mary Bernaugh of Riverton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1991 WILLIAM RAYMOND SEELY WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah—Funeral services for William Raymond Seeley were conducted Monday, Dec. 9, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Seeley, 86, died Dec. 5, 1991 in West Valley City, Utah. He was born Oct. 30, 1905 in Terre Haute, Ind., a son of Charles and Dora Judson Seeley. He married Selena Mary Kennedy Aug. 17, 1927 in Steamboat Springs, Colo. He is survived by his wife, of West Valley City; one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Deen (Marilyn) Eskridge, Salt Lake City, Walter D. Seeley, Green River, and William R. Seeley Jr., DePere, Wis., nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters, Harry Seeley of Oregon, Dora Sites in Indiana and Maxine Dobbs in Indiana. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1991 WINIFRED SCHULTZ BURNS, Ore.—Funeral services for Winifred Schultz were conducted Thursday, Dec. 12 at the LDS Stakecenter, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop Kaye W. Allred conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leeland Schultz, Gordon Kincaid, Bob Bingham, Cliff Dawson, Allen Shelburn and Jesse Carrillo. Mrs. Schultz, 75, died at the Burns Health Care Center in Burns, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 5. She had been in failing health for two years. Mrs. Schultz was born March 7, 1916 in Green River to William and Winifred (Neal) Jessop. Her folks moved to the U.S.A. from England to work on the railroad. Mrs. Schultz was raised and educated in Green River. She worked as a cook on ranches in most western states, cooked for the Three C’s in Nevada, GI ranch in Oregon, Trout Creek in Oregon and cooked at the Frenchglenn Hotel in Oregon when Ken Preutt owned it. She worked as a short order cook for five years in Little America. She was a former member of the Eagles Lodge in Green River, and former member of the Shuffle Board League. Among her hobbies were fishing and cooking. Mrs. Schultz was married to Max Schultz on Jan. 20, 1958 in Green River and he preceded her in death in March 1970. After her husband’s death she moved to Burns where she lived until her death. Mrs. Schultz is survived by her four children, Richard Roe, Janet Sherburn, Carol Dawson and Annis Lesher, all of Burns; one brother, James R. Jessop of Rock Springs; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1991 JULIAN “AVISPON” RODRIGUEZ A mass of Christian burial for Julian “Avispon” Rodriguez was celebrated Friday, Dec. 13, 1991 at the St. Rose Catholic Church in Torrington. Father J.E. Moroney officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Thursday, Dec. 12, 1991 at the Colyer Funeral Chapel in Torrington. Interment was in the Valley View Cemetery in Torrington. Rodriguez, 69, of 3102 Dewar Drive No. 13, Rock Springs, died at 9:08 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past one day. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years and former longtime resident of Torrington, Rodriguez had been in ill health the past one week. He was born on June 23, 1922 in Rango, Texas. He attended mechanic school in Torrington and was a retired auto mechanic who worked for many years. He was married to the former Jesusa Martinez and she preceded him in death. Rodriguez was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include sons, Paul Rodriguez of Rock Springs, and Florentino Rodriguez of Riverton; one stepson, Julian Junior Rodriguez of Crystal City, Texas; daughters, Mrs. Ernesto (Julia) Soto and Mrs. Hector (Corina) Gomez, both of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Rosa Rodriguez Lopez of Crystal City; one brother, Martin Rodriguez of Littlefield, Texas; one sister, Julia Rodriguez of Michigan, Ohio; and 16 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1991 Ronald Glen Potter Funeral services for Ronald Glen Potter were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Larry West conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Scott Kelly, Brian Kelly, John Kumer, Darryl Domson, John Molitor and Bill Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Urrutia and Jason Marcy. Potter, 27, of Mobile Stalls Trailer Park No. 5, Rock Springs, was found dead at 10:02 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 1991 at 1229 Hill St., in Rock Springs. He was born on June 29, 1964 in Rock Springs, the son of Blaine G. and Florence Delgado Potter. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1982. Potter worked as a service engineer for the Tire Den at the time of his death. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his mother, Florence Potter of Rock Springs; his father and stepmother, Blaine and Wanda Potter of Layton, Utah; one brother, Tom Potter of Cheyenne; two stepbrothers, Shane Heikes of Orlando, Fla., and Troy Heikes of Elbert, Colo.; three sisters, Darlene Urrutia and Connie Lucas, both of Rock Springs, and Tanya McGarvey of Reliance; one stepsister, Roxanne Heikes of Twin Falls, Idaho; one half-sister, Dovee Potter of Layton; his paternal grandfather, Charles Potter of Green River; his maternal grandmother, Thelma Delgado of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1991 WILLIAM SENESHALE The body of William Seneshale was cremated with interment in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Cemetery. Seneshale, 81, of 743 ˝ Rugby Street, Rock Springs, died at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1991, shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Seneshale died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Hastings, Pa., April 17, 1910, the son of the late Louis and Angelina Sadie Collins Seneshale. He attended schools in Rock Springs. Seneshale was a retired coal miner having worked in this area for the Union Pacific Coal Company. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Chester (Alice) Hindman of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Seneshale was preceded in death by four brothers, Morris, Blondie, Louis and Charles and two sisters, Blanche and Florence. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1991 TOINI WILLIAMS BOUNTIFUL, Utah—Funeral services for Toini Williams were conducted Monday, Dec. 16, 1991 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Larry Caine, Randy Caine, Doug Caine, George Powers, Fred Cruz and Jack Podbevsek. Honorary pallbearers were Walter Seeley and Jose Andicoechea. Mrs. Williams, 87, of 460 West 2600 South, Bountiful, Utah, died at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 1991 at the Life Care Center in Bountiful. A former resident of Green River and Rock Springs, Mrs. Williams had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Finland Nov. 30, 1904, the daughter of the late Peter and Liisa Hirvonen Karppi. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Lawrence Williams in Rock Springs on July 2, 1927 and he preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1976. A retired homemaker, Mrs. Williams was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy J. Caine of Alberta, Calgary, Canada; three sisters, Anne Gras and Margaret Karppi, both of Bountiful, Utah, and Elna Cornelison of Evanston; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Pete and Paul, and two sisters, Hanna Smith and Louise Hovi. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1991 EMILEE ANDERSON SCHERTZ, Texas - Services for Emilee Anderson were conducted in Texas Dec. 4 with burial in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, 60, 605 Maple Drive, Schertz, Texas, died Dec. 1, 1991. She was the wife of former Superior and Rock Springs resident Oscar P. Anderson, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant now living in Texas. Mrs. Anderson was born March 28, 1930. She was a homemaker. Her interests included gourmet cooking, oil painting and crafts such as ceramics and needlepoint. She was also an athlete who played women's softball well into her 40s. Survivors include her husband; six children, Carl Anderson, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Glenn Anderson, Fort Stockton, Texas, Eileen Kennedy, Henderson, Nev., Susan Hartzog, Randolf Air Force Base, Texas, Diana Hottle, San Antonio, Texas, and Jackie Anderson, San Marcos, Texas; five grandchildren; seven brothers; four sisters, six step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Relatives in Sweetwater County include Lucille Aguirre, Pearl Aguirre, Bob “Swede” Anderson and Hollis Anderson, all of Rock Springs, and Tom and Sandy Anderson of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1991 LLOYD L. HOLIDAY BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. - Services for Lloyd L. Holiday were conducted in Bullhead City by the Desert Lawn Funeral Home. Burial was Friday at the Memorial Garden in Bullhead City. Holiday, 80, died Monday, Dec. 16, in Bullhead City, Ariz., at Bullhead Community Hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1910 in Beatrice, Neb. He was a businessman in Rock River, Jackson Hole and Rock Springs. Prior to his retirement, he owned Howard's Cafe. Survivors include his wife, Nellie, Bullhead City daughters Betty McAnnany and Ruth Black, both of Jackson; brothers Earl Holiday, Riviera, Ariz., Dale Holiday, Newburg, Ore., Raymond Holiday, Sun City, Ariz.; sisters, Mae Maxwell, Albuquerque, N.M., and Esther Nelson, Wiggins, Colo.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Holiday, of Jackson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1991 DALLAS E. “WHITEY” CARSON BOULDER—Dallas E. “Whitey” Carson of Boulder died Nov. 26, 1991. He was born in Powell May 21, 1923. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy. He retired from driving 18 wheelers from Salt Creek and moved to Boulder. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the Teamsters. He is survived by one brother, one half-brother and many nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 1991 Michael “Mick” Hennewinkel Dies In Utah SALT LAKE CITY—Michael “Mick” Hennewinkel, 62, of Rock Springs died Wednesday, Dec. 25, in Salt Lake City where he was receiving medical treatment. He was born Aug. 18, 1929 in Miles City, Mont., a son of Lawrance and Theresa Hennewinkel. He attended schools in Miles City and became a construction worker for Peter Kiewit Sons. He retired in 1986. He married LaVonne Collins July 4, 1949. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Schmidt, Rock Springs; two sons, Michael Hennewinkel of Washington Crossing, Pa., and Larry Hennewinkel of Rock Springs; two brothers, Carl Hennewinkel of Leucadia, Calif., and Rance Hennewinkel of Jerome, Idaho; two sisters, Alice Donnelly, Billings, Mont., and Terry Grasky, Sheridan; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Taylor. The body will be cremated. Memorial services will be at the Broomhead Funeral Home in Riverton, Utah, Saturday at 2 p.m. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 1991 Mrs. Droege Dies Dec. 25 Martha R. Droege, 96, of 641 West Flaming Gorge Way, Green River died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Dec. 24. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Droege had been in ill health the past 6 months. She was born Nov. 22, 1895 in Ute, Iowa the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Freessen Paysen. She attended schools in Ute and Rock Springs. She married Emil Joseph Droege in Rock Springs, March 27, 1914. He preceded her in death Aug. 14, 1979. Mrs. Droege was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the oldest charter member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was active in the altar society for many years and she liked to play bridge and was a member of several bridge clubs. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret (Peggy) Raymon and Mrs. Dick (Elda) Bussart, both of Green River; one sister, Mrs. Albert (Emma) Deitz of Manning, Iowa; seven grandchildren, one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Droege was preceded in death by one daughter, Elouise Zaversnik; two sisters, three brothers and one granddaughter, Shannon Ferlic. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1991 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive in Green River. Father Angel Ornelas will officiate. A vigil service with rosary will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way in Green River Friday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday morning until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1991 DALLAS E. “WHITEY” CARSON BOULDER—Dallas E. “Whitey” Carson of Boulder died Nov. 26, 1991. He was born in Powell May 21, 1923. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy. He retired from driving 18 wheelers from Salt Creek and moved to Boulder. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the Teamsters. He is survived by one brother, one half-brother and many nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1991 EDWARD ALBERT LISKA A Mass of Christian burial for Edward Albert Liska was celebrated Monday, Dec. 23 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Fred Wendell officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat Stanaton, Vern Stanton, Frank Liska, David Zelenka, Rick Cliensek and Gary Cilensek. Liska, 76, of 417 M Street, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 3:48 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 1991. He was born March 9, 1915 in Rock Springs, the son of the late George and Emma Dugas Liska. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He married the former Frances Cilensek in Rock Springs Jan. 26, 1935. Liska was a retired self-employed carpenter. He worked at the Quealy Coke Plant as a plant operator for several years. Liska was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Frances Liska of Rock Springs; three sons, George Liska of Salt Lake City, Marty Liska and Edward A. Liska Jr., both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. James (Marge) McCarthy of San Diego; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Liska was preceded in death by three brothers, Steve, Frank and John, and one sister, Margaret Lakko. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1991 BIRGER OLIN Funeral services for Birger Olin were conducted Thursday, Dec. 26, 1991 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church, 295 Monroe Avenue, Green River. The Rev. Charles Crim of the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church and the Rev. Richard Carlson of the Evangelical Free Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Max Gruber, George Moore, J.B. Moore, Jim Jones, Darton Welch and Richard K. Berrier. Honorary pallbearers were Phil Hughs and Harvey Cyr. Olin, 83, of 530 Ironwood St., Green River, died at 3:31 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1991 at his home. A resident of Green River since July of 1981 and former longtime resident of Carlsbad, N.M. Olin had been in ill health the past one year. He was born May 9, 1908 in Tolebo, Sweden the son of the late Ernest George and Hilma Carolina Swenson Ahlin. He attended schools in Sweden and carpenters trade school in Chicago. He married the former Tillie C. Gustafson in Evanston, Ill., July 23, 1932. Olin was a retired carpenter having worked for the New Mexico District Council of Carpenters for 40 years. He was a member of the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church of Green River. Survivors include his wife, Tillie Olin of Green River; one son, James Olin, of Angleton, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Evelyn) Moore of Green River; four brothers, Swen Olin and Sture Olin both of Evanston and Peter Ahlin and Hilmer Ahlin both of Sweden; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Olin of Quarryville, Pa.; four grandchildren, Jennifer Olin and Wendy Olin both of Angleton, and Laurie and Jimmy Moore, both of Green River and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Olin was preceded in death by three brothers, Ivor, George and Ernest. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1991 RACHEL MARIE PUTNAM BATEMAN BOUNTIFUL, Utah—Funeral services for Rachel Marie Putnam Bateman were Friday, Dec. 27 in the Evanston LDS Second and Fifth ward building at 251 Elm St. Mrs. Bateman, 76, of Evanston died Dec. 22, 1991 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born on Sept. 11, 1915 in Woodruff, Utah, to Joseph and Gertrude (Read) Putnam. On April 1, 1938, she married Franklin Robert Bateman in Woodruff. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Jan. 12, 1976. She was an active member of the LDS Church holding many positions in the Sunday School and serving in the Relief Society as organist, chorister and choir director. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and the Railroad Old Timers organizations. Her hobby was music. She played piano, organ and sang. She is survived by her children; Robert E. and Becky Bateman of Bountiful, Utah, Franklin J. and Linda Bateman of Rock Springs, John Richard Bateman of Evanston and Stephen C. and Bonnie Bateman of Evanston; a brother Read. H. Bateman of Evanston; a sister, Ruth (Erma) Putnam of Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1991 Mrs. Carter Dies Dec. 27 Flossie Mae Carter, 81, of 1031 ˝ Thorpe St., Rock Springs, died at about 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1991 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Carter died of a sudden illness. She was born on April 10, 1910 in Solo., Ark., the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl Ashcraft Maggard. She attended schools in Arkansas and married Clarence Carter in Rock Springs Dec. 17, 1955. He preceded her in death on Jan 11, 1972. Mrs. Carter worked as a dietary aid for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years. She was a member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Rick Gehrman of Alameda, Calif.; one brother, Emery Maggard in Oklahoma; one sister, Jewel in Oklahoma; one grandson, Kenneth Lafferty in Arizona; one granddaughter, Toni Fawcett, of Capitola, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 1992 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Pastor George Clay of the Assembly of God will conduct the services. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Thursday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Friday morning until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1991 WILLIAM J. OLAH William J. Olah, 67, of 1418 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 24. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Olah had been in ill health the past month. He was born on May 13, 1924 in Roundup, Mont., the son of the late John and Mary Feher Olah. He attended schools in Thermopolis and was a graduate of the Thermopolis High School with the class of 1942. Olah attended the University of Wyoming. He married the former JoAnn Partington in Rock Springs March 10, 1956. Olah was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired field engineer where he worked for the Bechtel Corporation at the Jim Bridger Power Plant. Olah was also a retired miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife Joann Olah of Rock Springs; one son, Cannel Nelson Olah of Rock Springs; two daughter, Joette Ann Olah and Jana Marie Mathis, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Frank Olah of Sheridan; one sister, Helen Wallitch of Sheridan; three grandchildren, Cammie Olah, Jamison and Layne Mathis, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Olah was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 1992 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father Fred Wendel will officiate. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1991 Mrs. Brewer Dies At Home Josephine Virginia Brewer, 78 of 1305 11th St., Rock Springs, died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1991 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1967 and former resident of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Brewer had been in ill health since Aug. 20, 1990. She was born March 31, 1913 in Mount Morris, Pa., the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl Long Holbert. She attended schools in Point Marion, Pa., and married Warren Brewer in Point Marion in 1933. He preceded her in death in February of 1966. Mrs. Brewer was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Josephine) Sikich of Rock Spings; one brother, Paul Holbert, of Rock Springs; one sister, Evelyn Kelly of Westover, W.V.; three grandchildren, Warren Sikich of Rock Springs, Mrs. Arthur (Tammy) Roysdon of Phoenix, Ariz., and Joy Sikich of Green River; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Holbert, two sisters, Christine Popp and Pauline Kollin. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date in Greensboro, Pa., following cremation. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1991 Mrs. Jewell Dies in Wash. YAKIMA, Wash.—Hazel H. “Teddy” Jewell, 79, a longtime resident of Yakima, Wash, died Wednesday, Nov. 13 at her home. She was born July 16, 1912 at Fort Lupton, Colo., to Joseph and Jennie (Young) Harvey. She attended school sin Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School at the age of 15. She married Thomas E. Jewell, Sept. 2, 1933 at Rock Springs. She worked for a prosecuting attorney in Wyoming before coming to the Yakima Valley 30 years ago, settling in White Swan, where she worked for the Mount Adams School District in the superintendent’s office as a secretary. They later moved to Yakima. After her retirement she and her husband spent several winters in Yuma, Ariz. She also collected dolls in her later years. She is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Jewell of Yakima; three daughters, Michele Lawrence of White Swan, Jacqueline Disotell and Terry Williams, both of Spokane; a son, Kevin Jewell of Redmond, Wash.; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. At her request no services were conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1991 Betty Blasi Dies in SLC Betty May Blasi, 45, of 425 Iowa St., Green River, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1991 at the St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. A resident of Green River for the past eight years and former resident of Rock Springs and Granger, Mrs. Blasi had been in ill health the past fed months. She was born on May 13, 1946 in Hartmond, Ark., the daughter of Cyrus Roy and Clevia Smith Frazier. She attended schools in Green River and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Paul Dennis Blasi in Green River, April 1, 1968. Survivors include her husband, Paul D. Blasi of Green River; her mother, Clevia Frazier of Green River; two sons, Paul Dennis Blasi II of Rock Springs and Orin Lance Blasi of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Byron (Wendy Yvonne) Tacker of Green River; four brothers, Louis Frazier of Butte, Mont., Pete Frazier of Pueblo, Colo., Charles Frazier of Green River and Bill Frazier of Pueblo; four sisters, Doris Edgin of Ozark, Ark., Shirley Lee of Granger, Peggy Gapen of El Cajon, Calif., and Patsy Frazier of Rogers, Ark.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Blasi was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Lawrence Frazier. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1991 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Pastor Ron Day will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way from noon until time of funeral services. Pallbearers will be Bruce Lee, Paul Blasi II, Charles Frazier, Louis Frazier, Tom Gapen and Duayne Lee. Honorary pallbearer will be Jack Lee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1991 MYRTLE CONKLIN Myrtle Conklin, 87, of 2340 Colorado Drive, Green River, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1991 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past three years and former resident of Hagerman, Idaho, Mrs. Conklin had been in ill health the past one year. She was born in Race Track, Mont., on June 18, 1904, the daughter of the late Isaac and Armedia Louisa Wilde Eliason. She attended schools in Hagerman, and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1922. Mrs. Conklin received her teaching certificate from the Albion Normal School. She married Howard Conklin in Elko, Nev., on March 22, 1926 and her preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1968. Mrs. Conklin worked as a cook for the Idaho State Tuberculosis Hospital. Mrs. Conklin was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Hagerman. Survivors include two sons, Doyle Conklin of Green River and Roland Conklin of Bliss, Idaho; three daughters, Donna Burgess of Lake Bay, Wash., Kenna Schuyler of Big Bear, Calif., and Lila Stauffer of Jerome, Idaho; one brother, Earl Eliason of Prosser, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Ralph Collett of Emmett, Idaho; 16 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Conklin was preceded in death by three brother, Leonard Eliason, Moylan Eliason and Ray Eliason; two sister, Georgia Eliason Winkler and Martha Eliason Traver. Her body will be cremated and memorial services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1991 Services Set For Mary Ball A Mass of Christian burial for Mary M. Ball, who died Friday, will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 1992, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Keven A. Koch will officiate. An autopsy performed on Mrs. Ball found she died of a subarachnoid hemorrhage, Coroner Michael S. Vase said the autopsy results are still pending because officials don’t know if the hemorrhage occurred naturally. Her body was found in the No. 5 shaft house at FMC where she worked. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1991 Mrs. Ruckman Dies in Cody CODY—Jean Delite Ruckman, 58, died Friday, Dec. 27, at her home in Cody. She was born in Cody, Oct. 23, 1933, the daughter of Bert and Lucille Mork Tennyson. Mrs. Ruckman had worked for Husky Oil for 20 years and at the time of her death was working for Job Service. She had also worked for Special Touch Preschool. She had been a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and had been involved with the Easter Seals for numerous years. Her hobby was reading and she enjoyed dancing and listening to country western music. She enjoyed her home, flowers and dogs and spending time with her grandchildren which was always a highlight of her life. Survivors include two daughters, Chris Ruckman of Billings and Cindy Pineda of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Thomas and Christina Davey, both of Rock Springs; her stepfather, Martin Dow of Powell; a stepbrother, Denny Dow of Shoshoni; two stepsister, Dorothy Thompson of Shoshoni and Alice Drake of Riverton; an uncle, Lloyd Tennyson of Cody, and her friend, Jim Kraft of Powell. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the Ballard Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Waid officiating. Cremation will follow services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1991 Miss Holmes Dies In Oregon SALEM, Ore.—H. Amanda Holmes, 97, of 5210 River Road North, Salem, Ore., died at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1991 at the Salem Memorial Hospital in Salem. A resident of Oregon for the past 11 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Miss Holmes died following a brief illness. She was born April 16, 1894 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Swan John and Josepha Friman Holmes. She attended schools in Rock Springs. Miss Holmes, along with her sister Tillie, owned and operated a rooming house on B Street for many years. Miss Holmes was also employed by the Thums Candy Store in Rock Springs and she was the babysitter for many Rock Springs children. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including LeRoy Holmes of Bountiful, Utah, Charles Holmes of Socorro, N.M., Earl Holmes of Encinitas, Calif., Robert Holmes of Long Beach, Calif., Donald Holmes of Alameda, Calif., and Ethel Goodell of Livingston, Mont. She is also survived by several grandnieces and grandnephews including Betty Larson, formerly of Green River. In addition to her parents, Miss Holmes was preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest of Kemmerer, Frank of Long Beach, and Alfred of Salem; and one sister, Anna Matilda (Tillie) Holmes of Rock Springs. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 1992, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. William Watson of the Episcopal Church will officiate. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Thursday until time of funeral services. ---