Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 1996 HERBERT JAMES “BERT” BROWN A memorial service for Herbert James “Bert” Brown was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Military graveside services and inurnment followed in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Canestrini, Jack Collins, Jack Penoff, Carl Bozner, Roger Gunyan, Mike Cantwell, Bill Wonnacott, Joe Georgis and the Rock Springs Firefighters Local #1499. Brown, 59, of 421 Pine St., Rock Springs, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 26, 1995. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Brown had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Oct. 26, 1936 in Rock Springs, the son of David and Ethel Cook Brown. Brown attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1954. He married the former Pauline Velikaneye in Evanston on Dec. 4, 1958 and their marriage was blessed in April 1975 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Brown was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired firefighter who worked from 1963-1983. Brown retired as a lieutenant, having served in various capacities for the fire department as fire inspector, assistant fire chief and active fire chief. After his retirement, Brown went to work as a custodian for Dr. G.M. Harrison and Yellowstone School. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Royal Neighbors and Local 1499 of the Firefighters Union. Brown was involved in forming the local firefighters union and he served in every office of the union. He was awarded the Firefighter of the Year Award for 1978-1979 by the Jaycees. Brown also coached the Vikings in Young American Football for many years. He enjoyed working in his garden and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Pauline of Rock Springs; his mother, Dolly Brown of Green River; one son, David John Brown of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Kenneth nations of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Theodore (Teddy) and Jean Brown of Rock Springs; three granddaughters, Amanda Joy Nations, Talitha Renee Nations and Kenneah Louise Nations, all of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Brown was preceded in death by his father, David Brown, who died in May of 1968. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 1996 JOHN ROBERT PORENTA MESA, Ariz.—A mass of Christian burial for John Robert Porenta was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs with military graveside services conducted by the American Legion. Pallbearers were Bruce Landes, Roxanne Landes, Robert Porenta, Ron Porenta, Paxton Porenta and Larry Tarno. Porenta, 62, of 332 North Dobson Road No. 22, Mesa, Ariz., died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 1995 at his home in Mesa. A resident of Mesa for 30 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Porenta had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born June 26, 1933 in Rock Springs, the son of John and Anna Reme Porenta. Porenta attended schools in Rock Springs and Superior and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1951. He attended the University of Utah. He married the former M. Louise Sperber in Las Vegas May 7, 1967. Porenta was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a retired accountant who worked for General Electric for more than 40 years. Porenta was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the American Legion Post No. 26 in Mesa. Survivors include his wife, M. Louise Porenta of Mesa; his mother, Anna Porenta of Rock Springs; six sons, Ron Porenta of Des Moines, Wash., Robert Porenta of Mesa, Robert Anderson of Kent, Wash., Rick Anderson o f Seattle, Ron Anderson of Mount Lake Terrace, Wash., and Randy Anderson of Pendleton, Ore.; four daughters, Connie Cash of Federal Way, Wash., Jackie Armosido of Mohave, Ariz., Roxanne Landes of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rosanne Lammy of Pendleton; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Porenta was preceded in death by his father, John Porenta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 1996 PAT ENRIQUES TORRES A mass of Christian burial for Pat Enriques Torres was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jerry Torres, Mike Lewis, Sam Martinez, Archie Bustos, Cheyenne Hamby and Pacomio Valdez. Honorary pallbearers were Rick Valdez and Tony Archuleta. Torres, 62, of 308 East Second South, Green River, died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, 1995 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 30, 1995. A resident of Green River for 23 years and former resident of Mora, N.M., Torres had been in ill health since March of 1995. He was born May 1, 1933 in Mora, the son of the late Rosendo and Rosanna Coca Torres. Torres attended school in Mora and married the former Erlinda Antonia Martinez in Mora on April 20, 1952. Torres worked for many years as a cement finisher in the area. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Erlinda of Green River, two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Patty Torres and Jerry and Mandy Torres, all of Green River; three daughters and sons-in-law, Rosann and Mike Lewis of Green River, Jessie and Sam Martinez of Rawlins and Patsy and Archie Bustos of Elko, Nev.; four brothers, Delfino Torres of Ocate, N.M., Chris Torres of Pueblo, Colo., Clarence Torres of Cheyenne and Leroy Torres of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sisters, Mrs. David (Ida) Vigil and Helen Guterrez, both of Pueblo; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 1996 ANGELA DOROTHY McLEOD A mass of Christian burial for Angela Dorothy McLeod was concelebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Charles Taylor and the Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were James A. Kragovich Jr., Victor Coffi, John F. Kragovich, Paul Hruska, Michael Hruska and Randy Albat. Mrs. McLeod, 82, of 912 Edgar St., Rock Springs was dead on arrival Friday, Dec. 29, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. McLeod died following a sudden illness. She was born July 13, 1913 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Chefrin Taucher. Mrs. McLeod attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1930. She married Nicholas Kragovich Jr. in 1935. She later married James T. McLeod Jr. in Rock Springs on July 25, 1959 and he preceded her in death Feb. 9, 1992. Mrs. McLeod was a clerk who worked for Lou Ben Bakery for 13 years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the ST. Monica Sodality. Survivors include two sons, Nichoals T. Kragovich III and James A. Kragovich Sr., both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Mike (Judy) Hruska of Rock Springs; two brothers, Lewis Taucher of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Arthur Taucher of Rock Springs; two sisters, Dorothy Pivik of Rock Springs and Mary Gilmartin of Aurora, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. McLeod was preceded in death by one sister, Molly Butan; one brother, Edward Taucher, and a brother, Frank Taucher, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 1996 JAMES FERRERO GREEN RIVER--A memorial service for James Ferrero was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. John Finster of the Union Congregational Church and Calvin Ragsdall of the Masonic Lodge conducted the services. Ferrero, 71, of 340 Jensen St., Green River, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 1995 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where he had been a patient for three days. A resident of Green River since 1946 and former resident of Rock Springs, Ferrero died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 22, 1924 in Rock Springs, the son of the late James and Martha Dyett Ferrero. Ferrero attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. He married the former Wanda McAllister in Denver on Dec. 23, 1945. Ferrero was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a carman for the Union Pacific Railroad for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1984. Ferrero was a member of the Union Congregational Church. He was a past master mason for the Masonic Lodge, a past worthy patron for the Order of Eastern Star and a past president of the Shriners Club. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Jo Ferrero of Green River; two sons, Richard Lee Ferrero of Sparks, Nev., and William James Ferrero of Bullhead City, Ariz.; one brother, Joseph Ferrero of Ventura, Calif.; two sisters, Marie Meyers of Commerce City, Colo., and Dorothy Wallace of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren and two nieces. In addition to his parents, Ferrero was preceded in death by one brother, Dominic "Snooks” Ferrero and another brother, Pete Ferrero, who died in infancy. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 1996 GLEN RAE STEWART Glen Rae Stewart, 83, of 4581 Finley Ave., Los Angeles, died at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 1995 at the home of her son at 1109 Hilltop Drive, Rock Springs. A resident of Los Angeles for 65 years and former resident of Malad City, Idaho, Mrs. Stewart had been in ill health for the past month. Mrs. Stewart's body was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. She was born on June 12, 1912 in Malad City, the daughter of the late Seth and Julia Peck-Thomas. Mrs. Stewart attended schools in Malad City and was a graduate of Malad High School with the class of 1929. She married George Andersen, Jr., and he preceded her in death. She later married Jack Stewart in Los Angeles in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Stewart worked as the office manager for Pierce National Insurance for 25 years until her retirement in 1977. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, George and Nancy Andersen of Rock Springs; one brother, Seth Thomas of Malad City; one sister, Gerry Sullivan of Los Angeles; four grandchildren, Thomas and Amy Andersen, both of Rock Springs, and Jacqueline Andersen and Tracy (Kristin) Andersen, both of Dallas; one great-granddaughter, Jenna Thompson of Dallas and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Walters and Phyllis Treadwell and one brother, John Thomas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 1996 HESTER V. EVANOFF JASONVILLE, Ind. - Services for Hester V. Evanoff were Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Mattox-McHugh Shelburn officiated. The body is being cremated. Mrs. Evanoff, 74, 750 E. Ohio St., Jasonville, Ind., died Monday, Jan. 1, 1996 at the regional hospital in Jasonville. She was born Dec. 2, 1921 in Spiro, Okla., a daughter of Carlos W. and Susan W. Guinn Musgrave. She married Tony Evanoff and he preceded her in death in 1976. Survivors include two sons, Tony Evanoff Jr., Rock Springs, and Michael S. Evanoff, Carthage, Texas; daughters, Carol Kirby, Santa Rosa, Calif., Glenda Campbell, Farmersburg, Ind., Vicki Walker, Shelburn, Ind., Mary Madison and Patti Smith, both of Rock Springs, Sally Melvin, Superior, Colo., and Becky Goforth, Sandy, Utah; a sister, Juanita Amos, Warner, Okla.; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 MARY E. GERDES Funeral services for Mary E. Gerdes were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Gerdes, 72, of 4242 Rio Verde, Green River died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, 1996 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 44 years and former resident of Litchfield, Ill., Mrs. Gerdes had been in ill health the past two months. She was born on April 30, 1923 in Pana, Ill., the daughter of the late Ignatz and Emma Anna Miller Putzka. She attended school sin Illinois and married Luther W. Gerdes in St. Charles, Mo., on May 13, 1942. He preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1981. Mrs. Gerdes retired in August of 1982 as a sales person for Adams Sales where she worked for 22 years. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Larry L. and Ginette R. Gerdes of Green River; one sister, Emma Palmer of Nashville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Eric W. Gerdes, Jason A. Gerdes and Kari K. Fusselman; one great-grandchild, Kelbi J. Gerdes and several nices and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gerdes was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Putzka. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 ZELLA M. KIERNAN Memorial services for Zella M. Kiernan were celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiated. Mrs. Kiernan, 65, of 320 Mansface No. 103, Green River died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 5, 1996. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Kiernan died following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 21, 1930 in Winchester, the daughter of the late David Gaden and Clarissa Estella Tanner Russell. She attended school sin Wyoming and was a graduate of the Bible Institute High School in Texas with the class of 1948. She married Edward J. Kiernan in the Church of the Transfiguration in Teton National Park on Oct. 14, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1988. Mrs. Kiernan worked as a clerk for Joe Gosar’s Grocery Store in Green River. She later worked as a clerk for the Sweetwater County Treasurer’s Coffice and the Sweetwater County Assessor’s Office. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and the Lawettes of Green River. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Oatti Kiernan of Green River; two brothers, Clyde Russell and Frank Russell both of Washington state; two grandchildren, Michael Kiernan and Ashley Kiernan, both of Green River and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kiernan was preceded in death by one son, Guy Patrick Kiernan and several brothers and sisters including Nellie Anderson and one brother-in-law, Bill Anderson. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 ERNEST LEROY MORGAN Funeral services for Ernest Leroy Morgan were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Cleve Martin, a family friend, conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Morgan, 48, of 106 L St. No. 1, Rock Springs, died at about 1:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 1996 at the home of a friend at 106 L St. No. 2 in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for 32 years and former resident of Denver, Morgan was born Jan. 24, 1947 in Syracuse, Kan., the son of Dr. Orval R. and Betty Transue Morgan. He attended schools in Wichita, Kan., Denver and Rock Springs. Morgan was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He worked as a carpenter in the area. Survivors include his mother, Betty Morgan of Rock Springs; two sons, Tony and Troy Morgan, both of Green River; one daughter, Lisa Mondragon of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Al and Della Morgan of Rock Springs; one sister, Patty Allen of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Morgan was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Andy Morgan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 WILLIAM L. “BILL” JOHNSON PARKER, Ariz. - Funeral services for William L. "Bill" Johnson were Thursday, Jan. 11, at noon. Services were at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Johnson, 61, of Salt Lake City died Friday, Jan. 5, 1996, in Parker, Ariz., of cardiopulmonary arrest. He was born Oct. 17, 1934 in Rock Springs to Marie Johnson Headd and Millard Johnson. He married Anna Canestrini July 12, 1953 in Rock Springs. He graduated Rock Springs High School and the University of Utah with a bachelor's of science in mechanical engineering. He also served in the Navy for three years. Retired since 1988, he was employed by Eimco, in Salt Lake City, for 11 years, and later owned and operated Swesco, Inc. also in Salt Lake City. In his early years his hobbies were motorcycling and snowmobiling with family and friends. Later he did RV travel with wife Anna to Arizona, California and other parts of the country. He is survived by his wife, Anna; sons Verne M. and his wife Cathy residing in Orlando, Fla., and Eric R. (wife Robin) residing in Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Melissa and Andrew of Orlando; his mother, Marie Headd of Rock Springs; aunts, Helen Kamenski of Rock Springs and Lilly Emery of San Diego and uncle, Verne Sather of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 JOHN KENNETH “SKIP” LORDS A memorial service for John Kenneth "Skip” Lords, 21 of 2152 Century Boulevard No. 306 was conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Lords and two companions failed to return from a fishing trip on Flaming Gorge Sunday, Dec. 31, 1995. He was born Oct. 24, 1974 in Jackson, the son of Steven Kenneth and Kathie Barnett Lords. He attended schools in Roberts, Idaho, and Brush, Colo. A resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and former resident of Brush, Lords worked as the head mechanic and shop foreman for the B&M Road Service in Rock Springs. Survivors include his father, Steven Lords of Roberts, Idaho; his mom and dad, Kathie and Barry Lee Forster of Rock Springs; one brother, Matthew Lords of Kimberly, Idaho; three sisters, Stephanie Kay Lords of Denver, Amanda Lords of Kimberly and Dana Heath of Twin Falls, Idaho; his paternal grandmother, Lois M. Lords of Roberts, Idaho: his maternal grandparents, Rhea and Francis Benedetti of Wray, Colo., and John and Hope Barnett of Brush; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Kenneth I. Lords. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 FRANK C. NEWBY SR. Funeral services for Frank C. Newby Sr., were Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Ahlberg Funeral Chapel in Longmont, Colo., at 1:30 p.m. Conducting the service was the 18-degree Team Rose Croix of the Denver Consistory of the Masons. Interment was in the Foothill Gardens of Memory. Newby, 89, Rock Springs died at the Parker Community Hospital, Parker, Ariz., Thursday, Jan. 4, 1996. He was born July 25, 1906 in Washington County, Ind., a son of Erastus M. and Bertha S. Roll Newby. He married Mary L. Watkins July 3, 1926 in Indianapolis. Newby served as chief building inspector in Longmont and then for Erie County and later for Dacono County. He retired as attendance officer for St. Vrain RE1J Schools. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a 52-year member of the Masons. He moved to Rock Springs from Colorado in 1981. Survivors include his widow, Mary L. Newby, Rock Springs; four sons, Frank Newby Jr., Norman, Ind., Robert Newby, Greeley, Colo., Lowell Newby and David Newby, both of Rock Springs, a brother, Tom Newby, Manchester, Mich.; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 VIOLET STEVENS MESA, Ariz. - Services for Violet Stevens, 100, were at Christ Episcopal Church in Glenrock on Friday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Jerry Jones with the American Legion Auxiliary participating. Mrs. Stevens, formerly of Glenrock, died Dec. 30, 1995, in Mesa, Ariz. She was born June 9, 1895, in Humboldt, Neb. She attended school in Humboldt and also attended normal school. She taught all grades of school in a one-room country schoolhouse. She traveled by horse and buggy or rode horseback early each morning to the schoolhouse where she built a fire in the potbelly stove before her pupils arrived. She worked at a Chinese cafe in Glenrock and also at the laundry. She married Frank Walbridge May 20, 1914, in Alliance, Neb., and they had three children, Robert, Dale and June. They spent three months of the summer on their homestead in the mountains where they had to prove up on their homestead property. They built a cabin on the property and had a homemade trailer camp house built on wagon wheels. Later, she married Ed Walkinshaw of Glenrock. They moved to the V-R Ranch where Walkinshaw was a range foreman. Later, they bought the ranch of Walkinshaw's parents a mile and a half south of Glenrock on Deer Creek. They milked cows by hand before getting a milking machine and sold the milk to Yellowstone Dairy in Casper. In 1951, oil was discovered on their ranch. They moved from the ranch into Glenrock where they bought a home and retired. They spent part of the winter in Mesa and later bought their own mobile home and lived in Arizona year-round. She later married Austin Stevens, longtime rancher in the McKinnon-Burntfork area and around Rock Springs. She is survived by her husband Austin of Mesa; one son, Robert of Denver and Mesa; two stepsons, Thurman S. Stevens of Price, Utah, Donald D. Stevens of Prescott, Ariz.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 LESTER SMITH AMARILLO, Texas - Services for Lester Smith were conducted at Riner Road Baptist Church in Amarillo at 2 .pm. Friday, Jan. 5. Smith, 80, of Amarillo, Texas, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1996 at Northwest Texas Hospital. He was born Feb. 3, 1915 in Stephens County, Okla. Smith was a union ironworker until he retired in 1962. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Neil and Teresa Sumner of Amarillo and Louis and Lois Hartt of Rock Springs; one son, Carl F. Smith of San Antonio, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a brother, Noble Smith; and a sister, Fay Hagle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tressie Smith, on Feb. 7, 1994; one daughter, Byrdie Woolsey, in March of 1991 and one son, Kenneth Smith in April of 1991. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 JOHN J. BERTOT KEMMERER - Memorial services for John J. Bertot were conducted at the Eagles Lodge, 806 Klondyke, Kemmerer. Services were Monday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. Bertot, 78, of Kemmerer died Jan. 5, 1996 in the South Lincoln Medical Center. He was born July 2, 1917 in Kemmerer to Thomas and Minnie Brachet Bertot. He married Martha D. Shickich Jan. 28, 1945 in Kemmerer. He was a member of Eagles Lodge and Knights of Columbus. Bertot is survived by his wife of Kemmerer; a son, Douglas J. Bertot of Germany; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother, Joseph Bertot of Kemmerer; two sisters, Mary Buckle of Chicago, and Minnie Reed of Carson City, Nev.; numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 WARREN W. BOLLES LYMAN - Warren W. Bolles, 68, died of cancer Jan. 7, 1996. He was born March 27, 1927 in Wisconsin. He was a long-time resident of Lyman. Survivors include his wife, June, Lyman; six children and their spouses, Patricia and Phil Johnson, Rock Springs, Teresa and Gary Newkirk, Denver, Barbara Bolles, Marysville, Tenn., Wayne and Toni Bolles, Salt Lake City, Robert and Stefanie Bolles, Mountain View, Pamela and Joe Givan, Colorado Springs; 18 grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. No services are planned. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 DR. JOHN M. CHENCHAR Services for Dr. John M. Chenchar were conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dunn's Funeral Home. The body was cremated and interment services will be conducted at a later date. Chenchar, 69, West Des Moines, Iowa, died Jan. 1, 1996. Dr. Chenchar was born Aug. 13, 1926 in Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1944 and from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., in 1954. He was a retired dentist who served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II. Survivors include two sons, Mike of West Des Moines and Andy of Des Moines; three daughters, Paula Hanus of De Witt, Iowa, Kacey Chenchar of Chesapeake, Va., and Brenda Chenchar of Houston; a brother, Paul of Cheyenne and two sisters, Mary Ann Piaia of Rock Springs and Christine Stalick of Cheyenne; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chenchar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 1996 NICHOLAS BENJAMIN CONZATTI LONGVIEW, Wash.-Interment for Nicholas Benjamin Conzatti was Dec. 23 in Cowlitz View Memorial Gardens. A memorial Mass was conducted Jan. 3 in Longview, Wash. Conzalti, 80, 1615 10th Ave., Longview, died Dec. 19, 1995 at a Longview nursing home. He was born Jan. 3, 1915 in Superior to Nicholas and Ima (Simpson) Conzatti. He married Christine Kormas of Rock Springs on Sept. 12, 1936 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. They moved to Bremerton, Wash., in 1942 and then to Longview in 1951. Conzatti owned and operated Conzatti Insurance in Longview until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kelso, Wash., a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and a member of the Longview Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Christine of the home; a daughter, Christine Satogami, Lake Stevens, Wash.; a brother, Lyle Conzatti, Centralia, Wash.: six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ida; a brother, Edward; and a son, Anthony Cozatti, in 1989. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 FLORENCE HAMILTON Funeral services for Florence Hamilton were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 1996 at the First Assembly of God, A and Second Street, Rock Springs. The Rev. Chad Orton of the Church of the Nazarene and the Rev. Jesse C. Ybarra of the First Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Brian Lewis, John R. Lewis, John D. Lewis, John John Lewis, Juan Martinez, and Lawrence Martinez. Honorary pallbearers were Curt Barker, Mario McKeever, Allen Round, Don Davis, Dean Stover and R.J. Irvine. Mrs. Hamilton, 86, of 1216 North Street, Reliance, died at about 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1996 at her home. A resident of Reliance since 1967, Mrs. Hamilton died following a sudden illness. She was born Aug. 28, 1909 in Wausa, Neb., the daughter of the late John Henry and Dora Murkle Hill. She attended schools in Hartington, Neb. and married the former John R. Hamilton in Green River on Aug. 30, 1928. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1983. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include two sons, Bruce Hamilton of Reliance and LaVeral Beach and wife, Arvilla of Nampa, Idaho; one daughter, the Rev. Leola Lewis and husband Forrest of Reliance; an adopted daughter, Joan Weimer of Rock Springs; one sister, Ruth Murkle of Kansas City, Mo.; seven grandchildren, John D. Lewis of Rock Springs, Michelle Dubie of Riverton, John R. Lewis, Toni Hautala, Brian Lewis, all of Rock Springs, Linda Donaldson in Germany and Judy Roberts of Nampa; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hamilton was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, one grandson, Jimmy Lewis and one great-grandson, Andrew Dubie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 GEORGE I. KEZELE FARMINGTON, N.M.—A mass of Christian burial for George I. Kezele was celebrated at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Farmington, N.M. Military graveside services and interment was celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 1996 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Kezele, 80, of Farmington, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 1996 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. He had fought Crohn’s disease for the last several years and had been a resident of Farmington since 1958. He was born in Dawson, N.M., to George and Julia Milos Kezele on Dec. 8, 1915. He was inducted into the U.S. Army and served in World War II in the European and African theaters. He was honorably discharged after the war and returned to Rock Springs. He went to the University of Wyoming where he received his bachelor’s degree and continued his education at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo., where he received his master’s degree in education. In 1953 he married Barbara B. White in Fort Laramie. He taught school in Pinedale and Fort Laramie, Taos, N.M., Sanford, Colo., and later taught in Kirkland, N.M. for 23 years. He retired in May 1981. He was nicknamed “coach” by his students because of his coaching football, basketball, baseball and track. His interests included coin collecting and traveling. He was an active church member and a Knights of Columbus member. His favorite sport was football. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of Farmington; a son, John Charles Kezele from a previous marriage; two sisters, Mary Kezele of Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River; and Tillie Van Winkle of Berthoud, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Juanita Shubert; several nieces including Loiuse Murley and Carol Jean Kruljac and husband Darrell; and a special nephew, Joseph Shubert. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; four brothers, John, Joe and Frank Shubert and Tony Kezzele who died in infancy; two sisters, Ann Kezele Worley and Rose Kezele Conover; several great-nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 JOHN H. ROWLAND Funeral services for John H. Rowland were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Elton Sermon of the United Pentecostal Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Clifford Rowland, Marvin Hutchinson, Vince Montoya, Dave Babel, Roe Carter and Mike Novotny. Rowland, 35, of 1436 Main St., Reliance, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 1996 from injuries he sustained in an accident at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1960 in Rock Springs, the son of Chris Cortez and Sherry Ann Rettig Rowland Sr. He attended school sin Reliance and Rock Springs and married the former Christy Tellefson in Rock Springs Feb. 9, 1981. Rowland worked as a tool pusher for the Teton Well Service. His hobbies were gardening, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Christy Rowland of Reliance; his mother, Sherry Ann Rowland of Rock Springs; two daughters, Jamie Lynn Tellefson and Stephanie Kay Tellefson, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Chris Rowland Jr. of Rock Springs and Clifford Rowland of Douglas; four sisters, Mrs. Bill (Barbara) Wonnacott of Rock Springs; Mrs. Steve (Janet) Benstead of Orangeville, Calif.; Syble Rowland of Rock Springs and Mrs. Larry (Penelope) Sanford of Loveland, Colo., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father who died on July 7, 1982. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 JOAN MCDONALD HOODSPORT, Wash.—Funeral services for Joan McDonald were conducted at 11 a.. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Hoodsport Community Church. The Rev. Jack Keith officiated. Mrs. McDonald, 54, died Friday, Jan. 11, 1996 in Hoodsport, Wash., following an extended illness. She was born July 4, 1941 in Sheridan, a daughter of Charles C. and Jessie (Brooks) Reinhart. She was the founder of the Hoodsport Connection, a custom embroidery store in Hoodsport in conjunction with Feathers and Friends, a Native American art gallery. Prior to moving to Hoodsport, she lived in Wyoming where she was a durg and alcohol administrator for the governor. She helped form the D.A.R.E. program in the state. Survivors include two daughters, Deyla Gardner, Hoodsport and Dana Chapma, Fort Collins, Colo.; two sons, Dale Yanzer, Hoodsport, and Donald Yanzer, Casper; six grandchildren; her mother, Jessie Reinhart, Rock Springs; two brothers, Charles Reinhart and William Reinhart, both of Rock Springs; four sisters, Peggy Patterson, Hoodsport, Patricia Greene of Layton, Utah, Cheryl RIvard of Danville, Utah, and Carolyn Kellefer of Morgantown, W.Va. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 LILLIAN WILMA ELIAS A mass of Christian burial for Lillian Wilma Elias was Friday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. Mrs. Elias, 69, of 615 Storey Blvd., Cheyenne, died Thursday at United Medical Center-West in Cheyenne. She was born April 26, 1926 in Dawson, N.M. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1944 and received a degree from Nurse's Cadet Corps in Colorado Springs, Colo., in 1947. Mrs. Elias worked at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs and in Salt Lake City. She was a foster grandmother at Hobbs Elementary School in Cheyenne. Mrs. Elias is survived by one daughter, Barbara Karin Kono of Geneva, Ohio, and three sisters, Marge Longpre of Cheyenne, Mary Samuels of Rock Springs and Angelina Katana of Casper. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Angelina Katana. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 LEON CLEVELAND GRAVES BREWTON, Ala.–-Services for Leon Cleveland Graves were at Craver's Funeral Home Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Bobby Boatwright officiated. Burial was in Hartwood Cemetery in Range, Ala. Pallbearers were Edmon Graves, Curtis Moye, Ronnie Sims, Charlie Killgore, David Howllington and Jesse Molder. Graves, 59, of Range died Sunday, Jan. 14, 1996. Graves was a native of Escambia County, Ala., and returned to live in the Brewton area 20 years ago, coming from Wyoming. He owned and operated the Amoco service station on Highway 41 and Interstate 65 and was a contract pumper for the oil industry. Survivors include his wife, Doris Graves, Range; one son, Lee Cleveland and his wife, Linda Graves, of Brewton, Ala.; one daughter, Mrs. Rufus (Dorie) Burch, Brewton; his parents, Grover and Kathy Graves, Pineview; four brothers, Robert (Irene) Graves, Flomaton, Ala.; Ronald (Lula) Graves, Flomaton, Buford (Margie) Graves, Pineview, and Lamar Graves, Pineview; one sister, Christine Dixon, Brewton; one granddaughter, Loren Lee Burch, Brewton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 LESTER SMITH AMARILLO, Texas - Services for Lester Smith were conducted at Riner Road Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas, at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5. Smith, 80, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996 at Northwest Texas Hospital. He was born Feb. 3, 1915 in Stephens County, Okla. Smith was a union ironworker until he retired in 1962. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Neil and Teresa Sumner of Amarillo and Louis and Lois Hartt of Rock Springs; one son, Carl F. Smith of San Antonio, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a brother, Noble Smith; and a sister, Fay Hagle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tressie Smith, on Feb. 7, 1994; one daughter, Byrdie Woolsey, in March of 1991 and one son, Kenneth Smith in April of 1991. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 JOSEPH C. HUNTER Joseph C. Hunter, 73, of 1012 Pinto Circle, Rock Springs, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan, 17, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 21, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 18 months and former resident of Mount Morris, Ill., Hunter had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Nov. 21, 1922 in Rockford, Ill., the son of the late David and Helen O'Donnell Hunter. He attended schools in Rockford and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Hunter served in Italy during the war and received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He married the former Betty Aalps in Rockford, Sept. 25, 1947 and she preceded him in death Dec. 26, 1989. Hunter was employed by the Be Mack Transport Company of Rockford for many years. He later went to work for the Pinkerton Agency as a security guard. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. His hobbies and interests included hunting, geology, horses and gardening. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Keith Tanner of Rock Springs; two brothers; seven sisters; two grandsons, Keith J. Tanner of Fort Riley, Kan., and Wesley David Tanner of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Hunter was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Monica Tanner and three brothers. Following cremation a memorial service will be conducted in the Big Horn Mountains in the summer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 MARY “EUNICE” GARVIN LANDER--Funeral services for Mary "Eunice" Garvin were at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home, on Thursday, Jan. 18, 1996 at 10 a.m. with Mel Ashby of the Lander Church of Christ officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander. Mrs. Garvin, 86, died Jan. 13, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born Jan. 21, 1909 at Lander, the daughter of Henry Peterson and May Rebecca (Ranney) Peterson. She was a life-long Lander resident. She attended schools in Lander and was a member of the Fremont County Vocational High School class of 1932. She married Orville Leroy "Roy" Garvin on Dec. 15, 1932 in Riverton. She became a licensed practical nurse in 1957. She was employed by the Wyoming State Training School for 23 years. She lived in Lander until 1993 when she moved into the Convalescent Center in Green River. She was a member of the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Wyoming, and served as president of Area No. 1 in 1965-66; the National Federation of LPNs Inc; Fremont County Pioneer Association; Poposia Senior Citizens Club; and The Golden Rebekah Lodge No.7 where she served as noble grand in 1987. Survivors include daughter, Jessie May Wilcox and her husband John, Elko, Nev.; son, Gerald Ray Garvin and his wife Mary Jo, Rock Springs; brother, Francis Henry "Bud" Peterson, Lander, and sister, Dorothy "Jean” (Peterson) Boyd, Pocatello, Idaho. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Roy; sisters, Elsie Peterson Clark and Doris Peterson; grandchild, Wyatt Wilcox and great-grandchild, Justin Garvin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 ELLA M. HALSEY NEWCASTLE - A mass of Christian burial for Ella M. Halsey was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard McLellan officiating. The rosary was recited Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Warden Chapel. Mrs. Halsey, 73, died unexpectedly at her home Dec. 31, 1995. She was born in Douglas, the daughter of Loren and Almeda Bishop. She graduated from Cheyenne High School and the University of Wyoming. She married Lt. Edward Halsey on April 22, 1944. She was a legal secretary for her husband. She is survived by her husband of Newcastle; a daughter, Mary M. Halsey, Ann Arbor, Mich.; sons, Stephen of Reton, Va., David of Wheatland and John of Winterberg, Wis., her mother-in-law, Mary McNamara, Rock Springs; six grandchildren; two brothers, Loren Bishop in Texas and Floyd Bishop of Cheyenne. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Clara. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 FRANCIS J. QUINN Francis J. Quinn, 40, of 2018 Cashenwood Drive, Fernandina Beach, Fla., was found dead in a Green River motel room at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 1996. According to Sweetwater County Coroner, Dale S. Majhanovich, an autopsy performed Sunday morning revealed that Quinn died from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. He was born on June 28, 1955 in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of Francis Joseph and Marion R. Furze Quinn Jr. He attended schools in New York and was a graduate of high school there. He married for former Tammy Griffeth and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Quinn was working in the area. He was a shop motor winder and a generator specialist for the General Electric Company. His body was returned to Florida for funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 1996 MARY L. RODZINAK FORT BRIDGER—Funeral services for Mary L. Rodzinak were Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church. There was a vigil and rosary service on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Rodzinak, 91, died Jan. 13, 1996 at her home south of Fort Bridger. She was born Dec. 5, 1904 in Rudnock, Austria-Hungary, the daughter of Joseph Hiblar and Anna Toth. She immigrated to the United States in 1913. She married Steve Joseph Rodzinak Sr. in Rock Springs on June 27, 1925. They moved to Fort Bridger and established a ranch in 1925. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She also served on the Council of Catholic Women. She was a charter member and treasurer of the Wyoming Council of Catholic Women. She was a member of Merry-Go-Round Extension Club. She also served as secretary-treasurer of the Pine Grove Canal Co. She is survived by, a son, Steve Joseph Rodzinak Jr., of Fort Bridger; daughters, Margaret Ann Guild of Evanston and Mary Joan Vercimak of Lyman; brothers, Tony Hiblar of Tacoma, Wash., William Hiblar of Olympia, Wash., Andrew Hiblar of Oak Harbor, Wash., John Hiblar of Portland, Ore., a sister, Emily Sabol of Tacoma,; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Joseph Rodzinak Sr., two brothers, Steve and Joseph, and one sister, Elizabeth --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 LAWRENCE ARTHUR CORDRAY Funeral services for Lawrence Arthur Cordray were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1996 at the Church of the Nazarene, Sidney Street and McCartey Avenue, Rock Springs. The Rev. Chad Orton conducted the services. Pallbearers were Jim Springsteel, Terry Taylor, Gary Humphrey, Ben Cordray, Lawrence I. Cordray and Michael Humphrey. Cordray, 74, of 600 Rhode Island Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 1996 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 1 ˝ years and former resident of Carbondale, Colo., Cordray died of a brief illness. He was born July 31, 1921 in Bowie, Colo., the son of the late Ira Guy and Lola May Crockett Cordray. He attended schools in Colorado and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in the African and Italian campaigns. He married the former Marie Louise Walker on Dec. 15, 1941 in Syracuse, Kan. Cordray retired in August of 1994. He owned and operated the Mobil Gas Distributorshiop in Clenwood Springs, Colo. for 18 years, as well as operating a welding fabrication shop. In his earlier years, he worked in the coal mines of Colorado. Cordray’s hobbies were fishing, fly tying, gardening and shopwork. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Marie of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence Ira and Linda Cordray of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby E. and Jim Springsteel of Rock Springs, Louise M. and Gary Humphrey of Colorado Springs, and Rita I. and Terry Taylor of Las Vegas; one sister, Margaret O’Connor of Grand Junction, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Lisa Griffin, Michael and Shelley Humphrey, Audrey, Candace and Jamie Taylor, Ben Cordray and Annie Barker; three great-grandchildren, Shealyn and Leslie Griffin and Gabrielle Barker and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Cordray was preceded in death by one brother who died in infancy; two sisters, Maxine Cordray Beavers and Violet Cordray Rew and one grandson, Teddy Taylor. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 CHARLES RAYMOND CROSS A memorial service was conducted for Charles Raymond Cross at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs on Jan. 22, 1996 for a gathering of family and special friends. The Rev. Bill Bruce conducted the ceremony. Cross, 96, died at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City on Jan. 19, 1996. He was born Nov. 24, 1899 in Charlevoix, Mich., to Charles and Mary Cross. He was the fourth oldest of 16 children. He married his wife, Vivian, on Dec. 6, 1926, in Petoskey, Mich. Cross remained in the Lake Michigan area as a commercial fisherman until 1950 when he moved his family to San Diego where he worked on the Coronado Ferry. The past eight years he has resided in Rock Springs with his daughter, Susie and son-in-law, Oran Belcher. Cross was preceded in death by his wife on Sept. 15, 1987. He is survived by his three children, Betty Lee Cederholm of Redondo Beach, Calif., Charles Raymond Cross of Oakdale, Calif., and Vivian SueAnn Belcher of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers, Arch and Clyde of California, and Mark, Ralph and one sister, Margurite, of Michigan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 ALFRED BARTLETT Inurnment and graveside services for Alfred Bartlett were conducted at the Lyman Cemetery in Lyman, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1996. Bartlett, 72, of 4155 Rio Verde Drive, Green River, died at noon Sunday, January 21, 1996 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. Bartlett had been in ill health for the past week. He was born in Piedmont, March 24, 1923, the son of the late Raymond and Maria Wilstead Bartlett. Bartlett attended schools in Mountain View and was a retired laborer for various construction companies. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Mountain View. Survivors include one brother, William Ruper of Riverdale, Utah; one sister, Ethel Potter of Green River; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bartlett was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Bartlett, and two sisters, Edna Green and Blanche Rosser. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 JAMES W. DANKERT, SR. Funeral services for James W. Dankert Sr., were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Dankert Sr., 82, of 713 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 16. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Dankert died following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 18, 1913 in Clarence, Mo., the son of the late Lawrence and Nora Trustie Dankert. He attended schools in Moberly, Mo., and married the former Lona B. Via in Moberly on Nov. 13, 1936. Dankert worked as a miner in the coal mines at Reliance and Quealy and later worked for many years for H.P. Allison in Rock Springs moving houses. He also drove a U.S. Mail truck for several years. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 and the Wildlife Federation. Survivors include his wife, Lona Dankert of Rock Springs; two sons, James R. Dankert Jr. and Larry D. Dankert, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Norine Taylor of Houston, Mo., eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dankert was preceded in death by one son, Donald Wayne Dankert, who died Aug. 11, 1995. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 JOHN DORRENCE, JR. MENTONE, Calif.—A private service for John Dorrence, Jr. was conducted in California. Dorrence Jr. died Saturday, Jan. 20, 1996 in Mentone, Calif. He was born Jan. 9, 1931 in Rock Springs, a son of John P. Dorrence Sr. and Doris Cameron Dorrence. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. He married Anita “Pegg” Zuniga Nov. 20, 1951. Survivors include his wife in Mentone; one daughter, Joeane Weisz, and son-in-law, Bernie Weisz, Redlands, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Jones, Billings, Mont., and Mrs. Duane “Bunny” Lindsey, Worland; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 JOSEPH CLYDE HEAVINS Funeral services for Joseph Clyde Heavins were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Home, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jim Hennig of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Todd Heavins, Shane Heavins, Jason Watson, Joe Stephenson, Tom James and Jon Heavins. Heavins, 96, of 1229 Main St., Reliance, died at about 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 1996 at his home. A resident of Reliance for the past 30 years and a former Nebraska resident, Heavins was born Aug. 20, 1899 in Edgar Springs, Mo., the son of the late Benjamin and Sarah Morgedant Heavin. He attended schools in Missouri and married the former Daisy Prideaux in Wheatland on July 12, 1926. She preceded him in death on Sept. 15, 1988 in Reliance. Heavins was a retired rancher and farmer, who raised both cattle and horses. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Carole Heavins of Reliance; one sister, Jenny Harbor of Eugene, Ore.; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Heavins was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, one daughter, Mary Lou Brunz, and one great-granddaughter, Crissy Hewitt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 WILMA EVELYN WILLOUGHBY Funeral services for Wilma Evelyn Willoughby were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1996 at the First United Methodist Church at 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Carl V. Blanksvard, Carl A. Blanksvard, Ron Niemi, Delbert Comstock, Sean McGarvey, Gary Slaugh, Bill Dolenc and Brennon Ashley. Mrs. Willoughby, 59, of 401 Cottonwood St., Rock Springs, died at 12:34 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 1996 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Willoughby died following a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 14, 1936, in Ganado, Texas, the daughter of the late Emil and Edna Bodungen Cihal. Mrs. Willoughby married Robert Donald Willoughby Sr. on Aug. 26, 1953 in Ganado. She attended schools in Ganado. Mrs. Willoughby was a cafeteria supervisor at Yellowstone School in Rock Springs, at the time of her death. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Donald Willoughby Sr. of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Donald Jr. and Ann Willoughby of Rock Springs; two daughters, Debra Lynn Willoughby of Rock Springs and Kimberly Ann Willoughby of Denver; one brother, Willard Cihal of Ganado, and two sisters, Doris Fowler and Dorothy Connor, both of Ganado; two grandsons, Robert Donald Willoughby III of Rock Springs and Nathan John Willoughby of Denver; one granddaughter, Crystal Marie Willoughby of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Willoughby was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Pamela K. Willoughby; two brothers, Ervin Cihal and one who died in infancy and one sister, Lillian Jones. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 MAX F. NOTAR A nass of Christian burial for Max F. Notar was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Rudy Yakovich, Gene Knipping, David Knipping, Art Fermelia, James Noble and Richard Noble. Notar, 84, of 1422 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 16, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Notar had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Jan. 31, 1911 in Rock Springs the son of the late Jerry and Barbara Peternel Notar. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Kathleen Noble in Rock Springs on Sept. 15, 1934. Notar worked as a miner for 23 years for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He retired in 1976 as a mechanic for the FMC Corporation where he worked for 23 years. Notar was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the SNPJ Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Notar of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Maxeen and Gene Knipping of Cheyenne; one grandson, David Knippin of Houston; three nieces, Ruth Fermelia, Barbara Noble and Antonia Mitchelson, all of Rock Springs; five nephews, Rudy Yakovich, Richard Noble, James Noble and Charles Walker, all of Rock Springs, and Ronald Noble of Thayne. In addition to his parents, Notar was prceded in death by three brothers, Jerry, Louie and Joe Notar, and two sisters, Kate Yakovich and Pauline Starman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 DONNA MARIE MOORE Funeral services for Donna Marie Moore were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Samuel Moore, Rufus Moore, Otis Moore, John Miller, Clint LaFountain and Larry Zaharko. Mrs. Moore, 58, of 443 Valley View Lane, No. 19, Rock Springs, died at 6:23 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs since Feb. 2, 1980, and a former resident of Naturita, Colo., Mrs. Moore had been in ill health since June 1995. She was born Dec. 19, 1937 in Lewellen, Neb., the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Marguerite Amelia Jenewein Yetter. Mrs. Moore attended schools in Nebraska. She married James W. Moore in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 9, 1966. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Baptist Church. She was a longtime supporter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Survivors include her husband, James W. Moore of Rock Springs; four sons and daughters-in-law, Alton and Nancy Moore of Fort Worth, Otis and Joni Moore and Rufus and Nancy Moore, both of Rock Springs, and Sam and Kyong Moore of Colorado Springs, Colo.; seven daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and John Robert Cole of Cumby, Texas, Ann and Sheldon Black of Ignacio, Colo., Pam and Larry Zaharko of Melstone, Mo., Phyllis and Fred Lang of McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., Penney and John Miller, Caroline and Clint LaFountain VanAusdle, and Catherine and Glenn Adams, all of Rock Springs; four brothers, Albert Yetter of Sterling, Colo., Delbert Yetter of Taft, Calif., Herbert Yetter of Colorado, and Robert Yetter of Idaho; two sisters, Edith Rittenhouse and Avis Wolford, both of Nebraska; 25 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Walter Yetter, a daughter, Peggy Joann Robb, and a grandson, Jessie James Moore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 FRANCIS J. QUINN Francis J. Quinn, 40, of 2018 Cashenwood Drive, Fernandina Beach, Fla., was found dead in a Green River motel room at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 1996. According to Sweetwater County Coroner, Dale S. Majhanovich, an autopsy performed Sunday morning revealed that Quinn died from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. He was born on June 28, 1955 in Schnectady, N.Y., the son of Francis Joseph and Marion R. Furze Quinn Jr. He attended schools in New York and was a graduate of high school there. He married the former Tammy Griffeth and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Quinn was working in the area. He was a shop motor winder and a generator specialist for the General Electric Company. His body was returned to Florida for funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 ALBERT W. ROTH VERNAL, Utah—Viewing for Albert W. Roth was Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Palisade, Colo., followed by burial in Hayden, Colo., on Thursday, Jan. 25. Roth, 83, died Friday, Jan. 19, 1996, in Vernal, Utah, after a lengthy illness. He was born May 23, 1912 in Morrowville, Kan., a son of William Roth and Grace Maxwell Roth. He married Edna Frere in 1934 and they were divorced in 1960. He later married Jane Martin of Denver. He lived in Rock Springs for many years. During that time he worked for Woodward Construction, the U.P. coal mines and managed a Blairtown trailer court. He was a member of the Eagles and his hobbies included working on old cars and playing the violin. Survivors include his wife, Jane, Palisade, Colo., two children, Allen Roth of Vernal and Janice Evans of St. George, Utah; two brothers, Karl Roth, Denver, and Henry Roth, Cheyenne; one sister, Rose Darlington, Clifton, Colo.; six grandchildren, including Mrs. Paul (Cindy) Diehl Maestas, Pinedale, Mrs. Kent (Kim) Diehl Felderman, Rock Springs, Mark Moriarty, St. George and Robert Roth, Brett Roth and Mrs. Jess (Diane) Van, all of Vernal; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 27, 1996 EDWARD J. BAKALAR ST. LOUIS—-A memorial Mass for Edward J. Bakalar was Saturday, Dec. 30 at St. Francis DeSales Church. Bakalar, 75, died in St. Louis Dec. 22, 1995. He was a former Superior and Mountain View resident who graduated from high school at Superior in 1937. He was born April 16, 1919. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-46 in World War II. He married Lorraine Helen Schak Dec. 1, 1956. When he was a resident of Wyoming he was a rancher. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Jo) Thaler, Mrs. Mark (Betty) Stolwyk and Mrs. James (Lori) Ingram; a son, Anthony Bakalar and daughter-in-law, Cindy Bakalar; two brothers, Richard and Francis Bakalar, and a sister, Ann Kisting; five grandchildren, Tony and Adrienne Thaler, Michell Stolwyk, Alexandria Bakalar and Matthwe Ingram. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 3, 1996 PEDRO CARLOS ARMIJO A nass of Christian burial for Pedro Carlos Armijo was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger, Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Armijo, 72, of 5020 Springs Drive No. 33, Rock Springs died at about 3 a.m. Monday Jan. 29, 1996 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Armijo had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Nov. 9, 1923 in Denver, the son of the late Jose Cruz and Eufro Martinez Armijo. He attended schools in Colorado and New Mexico. He married the former Julia Cardenas in Rock Springs on Feb. 17, 1967. She preceded him in death on Oct. 20, 1983. Armijo was a retired section hand who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 36 years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include two daughters, JoJo Candelaria of Rock Springs and Dee Dee Monarca of Baynard, N.M.; two brothers, Eddie Armijo of Springer, N.M., and Joe Armijo of Pueblo, Colo.; three sisters, Elsie Gulf and Josie Salazar, both of Albuquerque, N.M., and Cecelia Armijo of Springer, N.M.; four grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Armijo was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Carmella Candelaria. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 3, 1996 WILLIAM W. WHITTECAR CASPER—Services for William W. Whittecar were 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Chapel in Casper, the Rev. Robert Morgan officiating. Interment followed in the Glenrock Cemetery. Whittecar, 91, Kirby, died Friday, Jan. 26, 1996 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was born Oct. 13, 1904 in Glenrock, a son of George Andrew and Minnie Clemintine Masterson Whittecar. He was raised in Glenrock and worked on a ranch in the area. He moved from Opal to Morton June 4, 1946 and from Morton to Kirby Feb. 4, 1953. He worked for North Platte Pipeline and was a pumping station operator for Amoco Oil (formerly Standard Oil Co.) for 32 years. He retired from Amoco Oct. 13, 1969. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Ernest Whittecar, Melvin Whittecar, Roy Whittecar, George Beach, Willard Whittecar and Charles Whittecar; sisters Alice Keys, Irene Whittecar, Anna Wittecar and Lena Beach. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 3, 1996 LAWRENCE LEE REID Lawrence Lee Reid, 55, of 495 Cook Drive, Rock Springs, died at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Rock Springs since 1974 and former resident of Miami, Reid died after a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 5, 1940 in Hialeah, Fla., the son of the late Russell and Mabel Shields Reid. He attended schools in Florida and married the former Judy Walter in Perrine, Fla., on Jan. 18, 1973. Reid worked as a truck driver for the Bunning Transfer Company since 1977. Survivors include his wife, Judy Reid of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Joe Sulain Rivard of Key largo, Fla.; one daughter, Naomi Rene Reid of Clermont, Fla.; one brother, Don Reid of Homestead, Fla.; one sister, Ann Yakubec of Key Largo; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including Tim Yakubec. In addition to his parents, Reid was preceded in death by one daughter and one son. His body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 3, 1996 THELMA L. BARNES LAKE MONTEZUMA, Ariz.—Funeral services for Thelma L. Barnes were Saturday, Jan. 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the Montezuma Chapel in Lake Montezuma. Visitation was after services at the church. Interment was in the Valley View Cemetery, Clarkdale, Ariz. Mrs. Barnes, 80, Lake Montezuma, Ariz., died Thursday, Jan. 25, 1996. She was born Aug. 25, 1915 in Arkansas City, Kan. She was a retired shipping clerk who worked for the U.S. government. She was a member of the Montezuma Chapel Church, a singer in Ike’s Bank and also a member of the choir at the Montezuma Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Louis; a daughter, Ennett L. Harris; a sister, Connie Simpson; two brothers, W.W. Osborn and Gary S. Osborn; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 3, 1996 HELEN MARIE SELLERS Funeral services for Helen Marie Sellers were conducted at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Robert Grate, Rodger Sims, Bruce Johnson, Archie Bingham, Ron Noble and Travis Clark. Honorary pallbearers were Clifford Clark Jr., Robert Campbell and grandsons Matthew Sellers and Travis Sellers. Mrs. Sellers, 78, of 610 C Street, Rock Springs died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 at the Cottonwood Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Jan. 25. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Sellers died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 13, 1917 in Savanna, Okla., the daughter of the late Grant E. and Johnny Elizabeth Stublefield Harris. She attended schools in Savanna, Okla. and married Raymond Roscoe Sellers in Rock Springs on Aug. 8, 1948. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. Before her marriage, Mrs. Sellers worked at the Rock Springs Laundry and the Zone Cab Company in Rock Springs. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, Roscoe Sellers of Rock Springs; one son, Robert Lynn Sellers of Rock Springs; two daughters, Ruth Ann Sellers of Murray, Utah, and Vickey Rae Sellers of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law, Nyla Blackwell Sellers of Rock Springs; one son-in-law, Robert Dale Campbell of Rock Springs; one brother, Jay Harris of Eureka, Calif.; one sister, Caroline Grate of Camano Island, Wash.; two grandsons, Matthew Robert Sellers and Travis Richard Sellers, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sellers was preceded in death by four brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 3, 1996 BILLIE J. SILVERS Funeral services for Billie J. Silvers were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jeff Brown, Paul J. Schmied, Darryl Wilfond, Jeff Rose, Randy Silvers and Ray Dumas. Mrs. Silvers, 69, of 84 Pine St., Rock Springs, died at 4:43 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 21. A resident of Rock Springs since 1938 and former resident of Illinois, Mrs. Silvers died after a sudden illness. She was born Oct. 29, 1926 in White Ash, Ill., the daughter of the late James V. and Lillian Pearl Sanders Flannery. She attended schools in Illinois and Rock Springs and married Malcolm Q. “Mel” Silvers in San Francisco Jan. 11, 1945. He preceded her in death Nov. 21, 1994. Mrs. Silvers was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Sherri Silvers of Casper and Tim and Frances Silvers of Rock Springs; one son, Wayne Silvers of Rock Springs; two brothers, Dennis Flannery of Rock Springs and Allen Andrews of Virginia Beach, Va.; one sister, Darlene Burke of Magna, Utah; five grandchildren, Randy and Christie Silvers of Rock Springs, Sean and Amber Silvers of Casper, and Helen Coker of Benton, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Jessie, Josh and Chris Silvers, all of Rock Springs, and Timothy Ray Coker of Benton; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Silvers was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Jimmy Flannery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 3, 1996 JOHN D. LAMORIE A Mass of Christian burial for John D. Lamorie was celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Lamorie, 85, of 1680 Blair Ave., No. 40, Rock Springs, died at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1996 shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 51 years and a former resident of Colorado, Lamorie died following an illness of eight years. He was born June 5, 1910 in Tercio, Colo., the son of Jose Bernard and Senorina Gonzales Lamorie. Lamorie attended schools in Colorado. He married Stella Martinez in Trinidad, Colo., on Aug. 28, 1930. Lamorie was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. He also played bingo. Survivors include his wife Stella Lamorie of Rock Springs; three sons, Gabriel Lamorie of Hanna, Richard Lamorie of Thibodaux, La., and Sam Lamorie of Rock Springs; two daughters, Tillie Fransworth of Kanab, Utah, and Jean Jowers of Shriever, La.; 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Lamorie was preceded in death by four brothers, Alfonso, Ben, Joe and Jimmy; and two sisters, Lucy Barns and Lunisha Lamorie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 B. JOAN WILLIAMS Funeral services for B. Joan Williams were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 1996 at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone Road, Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard P. Carlson conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Matt Hamblin, Garth Hamblin, Dale Little, Mike Gunyan, George Hearn and Donald Hearn. Mrs. Williams, 52, of 1338 Palisades Way, Rock Springs, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 16, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Williams died following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 8, 1943 in Rock Springs, the daughter of John Joseph and Reva Rae Avery Stainbrook. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1961. She attended nursing college in Salt Lake City and graduated from business college in Ogden, Utah. She married Richard N. Williams in Rock Springs, Feb. 18, 1977. Mrs. Williams worked as a secretary for Western Wyoming College, Reinhart Moving, DeBernardi Construction Company and Home Petroleum in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard N. Williams of Rock Springs, her mother, Reva Stainbrook of Rock Springs; three sons, Bill Crawford of South Dakota, Bob Crawford of Tulsa, Okla, and Danny Crawford of Rock Springs; two stepsons, Dana Richard Williams of Shoshone and Boyd Emerson Williams of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Lili Elliott of Woolford, Texas; two brothers, Jack and Greg Stainbrook, both of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father who died June 26, 1979 and one brother who died at birth. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 CATHY PHELPS A memorial service for Cathy Phelps was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the services. Mrs. Phelps, 34, of 935 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient since Jan. 29, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 14 years and former resident of California. Mrs. Phelps died from injuries she sustained from a fall that occurred at her home on Sunday, Jan. 28, 1996. She was born on May 18, 1961 in El Centro, Calif., the daughter of Robert Dale and Elizabeth Marie Himett Phillips. She attended schools in El Centro and Vista, Calif., and was a graduate of high school there. She attended Mira Costa Junior College in Vista. She married James Phelps in Oceanside, Calif. on March 15, 1980. Mrs. Phelps worked as a carrier for the Federal Express Company in Rock Springs. Mrs. Phelps hobbies were skiing, camping and motorcycling. Survivors include her husband, James Phelps of Rock Springs, her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Phillips of Oceanside, Calif.; a son, Nathan Phelps and one daughter, Charisse Phelps, both of Rock Springs; a brother, Robert Phillips Jr. of Escondido, Calif., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 BRUNO PIEROTTO A memorial service for Bruno Pierotto was conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. John Crouch of the Jehovah’s Witnesses conducted the services. Pierotto, 82, of 622 5th Ave. West, Rock Springs, died at about 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 1996 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior and Salt Wells, Pierotto had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born Nov. 15, 1913 in Superior, the son of the late Cadmo and Teresa Strazer Pierotto. He attended schools in Superior and worked as a section hand for the Union Pacific Railroad for 25 years. After his retirement from the railroad, Pierotto operated a cattle and sheep ranch. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Wanda Pierotto of Apache Junction, Ariz.; one sister, Hilda Hanking of New York state and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Pierotto was preceded in death by two brothers, Phil and Al Pierotto. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 EARL G. BARTLETT Funeral services for Earl G. Bartlett were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. John Finster conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Don Rushing, Jan Rushing, Jim Arnoldi, Jim Stahl, Craig Hickman and All Harris. Bartlett, 80, of 217 North First West, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:22 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 1996. A resident of Green River for the past 33 years, Bartlett died after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 9, 1915 in Eureka, Utah, the son of the late Willis Earl and Maude Nielson Bartlett. He attended schools in Utah and Wyoming and was a graduate of Orem High School with the class of 1934. Bartlett was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Althea Summers in Salt Lake City on Nov. 14, 1945. Bartlett worked for 31 yeas as an ironworker for Iron Workers Union Local No. 27 of Salt Lake City until his retirement in 1978. He was a lifetime member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 849 in Provo, Utah. Survivors include his wife, Althea Bartlett of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Bruce Harris of Green River; two sisters, Carol Hoover of Orem and LaVerne Fold of Oxnard, Calif.; three grandchildren, Sean Ravert, Lauren Harris and Chance Harris, all of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 LESTER (LES) KOROGI A memorial services for Lester (Les) Korogi was conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation followed. Korogi, 78, of 102 3rd St. Apt. 5, Rock Springs, died at about 11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1996 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Korogi had been in ill health the past several months. He was born on April 17, 1919, in Brigham City, Utah, the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Spence Korogi. He attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs and served in the United States Army during World War II. Korogi was a retired meat cutter who worked for Ben’s Foodliner and City Market in Rock Springs for many years. He also worked a a high school custodian for School District No. 1. Korogi was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the VFW Club. Survivors include three sons, Bruce Korogi of Rock Springs and David and Tommy Johnson, both of Cheyenne; three brothers, Charles Korogi of Bountiful, Utah, Andrew Korogi [unreadable]of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Christina Easton of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Lowell (Mary Lou) Patton of Santa Monica, Calif.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Korogi was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold “Bud” Korogi and John S. “Jack” Korogi. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 DIXIE JANE McMURRY Funeral services for Dixie Jane McMurry were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1996 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church and the Rev. Ted York of the Green River Bible Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Mrs. McMurry, 58, of Farson died at 10:46 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 1996 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Jan. 16, 1996. A resident of Farson since 1957 and former resident of Nebraska, Mrs. McMurry had been in ill health for the past two months. She was born on Jan. 1, 1938 in Kimball, Neb., the daughter of the late John Dewey and Mae Chapman Lovell. She attended school sin Curtis, Neb., and was a graduate of Curtis High School with the class of 1955. She attended the University of Wyoming and married Jack V. McMurry in Potter, Neb. on Sept. 2, 1956. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jack V. McMurry of Farson; two daughters, Mrs. Todd (Star) Hogue of Adrian, Mich., and Joy McMurry of Farson; one brother, John Lovell of Fremont, Calif.; two grandchildren, Sunshine Hogue and Harmony Hogue, both of Adrian and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McMurry was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Gadway. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 MARTIN “MACK” DOUST A memorial services for Martin “Mack” Doust was Friday, Feb. 9, 1996 at the Church of Christ in Green River at 1 p.m. Doust, 30, is presumed to be a drowning victim in a fishing accident Dec. 31, 1995. Doust was born Aug. 23, 1965 in Crosby, Minn. He was a graduate in 1983 from Green River High School. He is survived by his parents, Rose and Jack Lell; his wife, Kristina; two sons, Raven and Jacob; one daughter, Nikita Doust, all of Rock Springs; three sisters, Janie Taylor of Kemmerer, Debbie Kight of Hephzihah, Ga., Judy Peterson of Green River and two brothers, Darrell Lell of Red Lodge, Mont., and Adrian Lell of Green River and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ruby and Martin Doust, one aunt, Donna Shepherd, and one uncle Howard Doust. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 RICK ELMER NELSON A memorial service for Rick Elmer Nelson, 33, of Rock Springs was conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the Church of Christ, 605 Clark St. in Green River. Nelson, a cousin, Mack Doust, and a friend, John “Skip” Lords went fishing Dec. 31, 1995 on the Flaming Gorge but failed to return home. He was born May 11, 1962 in Crosby, Minn. the son of Sandra and Clifford Miles of Brainerd, Minn. He attended school in Brainerd and studied mining industrial maintenance at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Cathy nelson; two sons, Martin and Richie, and one daughter, Jessica Nelson, all of Rock Springs; mother Sandra Miles; dad, Clifford Miles and three sisters, Rayola Jones, Mary Aanerud and Sandy Aanerdu-Whited, all of Brainerd; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ruby and Martin Doust, one son, Quenton Nelson, his aunt, Donna Shepherd and uncle, Howard Doust. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 TENO BATISTA GEORGIS Funeral services for Teno Batista Georgis were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 1996 at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs, 1515 Edgar St. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill and the Rev. Laurie Bruce conducted the services. Pallbearers were Joe Giorgis, Pete Zanetti, Al Kolman, Albert Anselmi, Robert Zotti and Doc Walles. Honorary pallbearers were Dominick Giorgis, Leno Zadra, Dominick Coletti and Jerry T. Georgis. Georgis, 86, of 1151 Vermont St., Rock Springs, died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Georgis had been in ill health the past several years. He was born July 20, 1909 in Rock Springs, the son of John and Mary Neronde Giorgis. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Mildred Knight in Rock Springs on June 27, 1936. She preceded him in death on March 8, 1981. Georgis owned and operated the Georgis Service station in Rock Springs for the past 34 years until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Italian American Society. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Georgis and Gerald Georgis, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Linda Georgis of Rock Springs; one brother, Jimmy Georgis of Sun City, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Gerald Thomas Georgis, Joseph August Georgis and Tina Louise Georgis, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Georgis was preceded in death by two brothers, John Georgis and Emilio Georgis, and two sisters, Kate Priece and Mary Zotti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 KENNETH A. MYERS Funeral services for Kenneth A. Myers were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion conducted the services. Military honors and graveside services and interment were in the American Legion section of the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donny O’Connell, Robert Totten, Jeremy Hapgood, Kevin Thomas, Phillip Ritchie, Jason Albat, Russell Biggins and Brian Hornsby. There was also a 13-member military honor guard. Myers, 19, of 321 Pinion St., Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Jan. 20, 1996 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Phelan, Calif. He was born Aug. 7, 1976 in Rock Springs, the son of Kenneth and Michelle Filipovich Myers. Myers attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1994. He entered the United States Marine Corps on June 1, 1994 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in California. Myers was a lance corporal. Survivors include his parents, Virgil and Michelle Biggins; one sister, Carol Ann Lopez of Rock Springs; L. Art Decker of Rock Springs; and two aunts, Merilyn Dykes of Rock Springs and Carol Martin of Las Vegas. Myers was preceded in death by his grandparents and one uncle, John Filipovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 ARMINTA JONES Funeral services for Arminta Jones were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge chapel in Green River. The Order of Eastern Star conducted the services. Additional funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5 at the LDS Church, 2nd Ward Chapel, 4th and North Lincoln in Jerome, Idaho. Bishop Alfred Nickels conducted the services. Interment was in the Jerome Cemetery in Jerome. Active pallbearers were Todd Jones, Erik Jones, Leon Poulsen, Craig Twitchell and Ryan Wayment. Honorary pallbearer was Alfonso Padilla. Mrs. Jones, 81, of 1855 Montana Way, Green River died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 25. A resident of Green River since 1968 and former resident of Jerome, Mrs. Jones had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Nov. 20, 1914 in Cannerville, Utah, the daughter of the late Leroy and Emmer Dutton Twitchell. She attended schools in Utah and married George E. Jones in Panguitch, Utah, on Aug. 9, 1933. He preceded her in death in February of 1978. Mrs. Jones was the former manager of Shelter Valley Trailer Court in Green River. She was a member of the LDS Church and Mystic Chapter No. 8 of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Virgil Poulsen of Green River; three brothers, Virgil and Orin Twitchell, both of Jerome, and Dwight Twitchell of Wendell, Idaho; three sisters, Carma Howdyshell of Wendell and Lavena Perme and Hetta Gifford, both of Jerome; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandch;ildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by two sons, Merrill and Leon; and one brother and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 MELLIE BROWN Mellie Brown, 74, of 1804 Elk St. No. 13, Rock Springs, died at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 24, 1996. A short time resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Texas, Mrs. Brown had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Nov. 23, 1921 in Cartridge, Texas, the daughter of the late Henry Byrd and Alice Missouri Smith Singletary. She attended schools in Texas and married Jesse Patton in Texas. He preceded her in death in 1948. She later married Clifford Arnold Brown in California and he preceded her in death in 1957. She was a member of the Christina Church. Survivors include five sons, Buddy Patton and wife Cecelia of Longview, Texas, Donny Patton and wife Nucket of Mesquite, Texas, Charles Patton and wife Angell of National City, Calif., Walter Brown of Dallas, Tommy Brown and wife, Pam, of Longview, Texas; one daughter, Alice and husband Robert Neibert of Rock Springs; two sisters, Pauline Thorpe and Maettie May Bowles, both of Longview; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two nieces, Sue Thorpe and Betty. In addition to her parents and both husbands, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by one sister, Alma and one brother, Clifton. She was to be taken to Longview for funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 SHERMAN T. CLARK LA GRANDE, Ore.—Funeral services for Sherman T. Clark were Thursday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. at Payne Family Mortuary with the Rev. Chotard Doll of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of La Grande, Ore., officiating. Clark, 82, of La Grande died Monday morning, Feb. 5, 1996 at Mountain Vista Care Center. Clark was born Jan. 28, 1914 in Rock Springs to Thomas H. and Margaret R. Hamilton Clark. He and Eleanor Hendrickson were married in Kemmerer July 2, 1938. Clark was a certified auto mechanic until his retirement. He was a lifelong Episcopalian and a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. He was also a life member of Kemmerer Lodge No. 33 A.F. & A.M., past worthy patron of Lincoln Chapter No. 28 O.E.S. and associate guardian of Bethel No. 33 Job’s Daughters, serving with his mother who was guardian. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife Eleanor of La Grande, son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carol Clark of La Grande, daughter and son-in-law, Loree and Peter Boyd of San Bernardino, Calif., four grandchildren, Thomas and Malinda Clark of La Grande and David Boyd and Amie Wilhide of San Bernardino; great-granddaughter, Briana Wilhide; aunts, Jean Horn and Ella Clark of Rock Springs, and sister-in-law, Veronica Clark of Santa Ana, Calif. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Clark. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 1996 THELMA L. BARNES LAKE MONTEZUMA, Ariz.—Funeral services for Thelma L. Barnes were Saturday, Jan. 27, at 10:30 a.m. in Lake Montezuma. The Rev. Bob Girard and the Rev. George Yarrington presided. Interment was in Valley View Cemetery, Clarkdale, Ariz. Mrs. Barnes, 80, Lake Montezuma, Ariz., died Thursday, Jan. 25, 1996. She was born Aug. 25, 1915 in Arkansas City, Kan., a daughter of Connor G. and Zella I. Osborn. She was a graduate of Green River High School. She was a retired shipping clerk who worked for the U.S. government. She was a member of the Montezuma Chapel Church, a singer in Ike’s Orchestra and also a member of the choir at the Montezuma Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Louis; a daughter, Ennett L. Harris; a sister, Connie Simpson; two brothers, W.W. Osborn and Gary S. Osborn; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 17, 1996 CHARLOTTE IRENE HENNINGSEN BRACKEEN A private service for Charlotte Irene Henningsen Brackeen was attended by the family. Mrs. Brackeen, 65, of Green River, died at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Feb. 12, 1996 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Brackeen had been a resident of Green River for 16 years. She was born in Hanna, May 23, 1930, the daughter of the late E.R. (Pete) and Irene Henningsen. She completed her elementary and secondary education in schools in Hanna and attended the University of Wyoming. In 1949, she married J.R. (Bill) Williams, and was widowed in 1968. In 1980 she married Buddy Brackeen. Mrs. Brackeen was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary No. 2350. Her hobbies included reading, writing poetry, correspondence and the study of people. Mrs. Brackeen is survived by her husband, Buddy, of Green River, four children, Linda Stamps of Rock Springs, Marty Williams of Denver, Jerry Williams of Denver and Kathy McClain of Denver, daughter-in-law, Denise Williams of Denver and son-in-law R.D. (Dave) Stamps of Green River. She is also survived by one brother, Burt Henningsen (and wife) of Bryant, Ark., and sister, Cherie Sanchez (and husband) of Lafayette, Colo. Mrs. Brackeen leaves behind 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and two sisters-in-law. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar R. “Hoosgow” Henningsen and Howard B. “Squirt” Henningsen, both formerly of Wyoming. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 17, 1996 DAVID FRANKLIN BARTON SR. CASPER—Funeral services for David Franklin Barton Sr. were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel, Marlow, Okla., the Rev. G.W. Howard officiating. Pallbearers were David Barton Jr., Daniel Barton, Carl Barton, Wayne Barton, Jerald Barton and Jimmy Barton. Barton Sr., 52, 688 Antelope Drive Space 67, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1996 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was born Nov. 11, 1943 in Marlow, a son of William Lara and Kate Franklin Barton. He was a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a truck driver. He married Sonja Darlene Halstead in Rock Springs Sept. 4, 1975. He had lived in Rock Springs the past four years. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Barton of the home; six children, David F. Barton Jr., Rock Springs, Daniel Lee Barton, Omaha, Neb., Mary Ester Preacher, Omaha, Carl Franklin Barton, Horation, Ark., H. Lori Barton, Salt Lake City, and Jennie Marie Pacheco, Rock Springs; two stepchildren, Devey Trujillo, Elk River, Minn., and Christopher DeRosier, Anoka, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; his mother, Katie Barton, Marlow; five brothers, Leroy Barton, Lara Joe Barton, Jimme Delano Barton and Kenneth Lavon Barton, all of Marlow, and John Wesley Barton, Speedway, Wash.; four sisters, Leona Carson, Kathryn Elroy and Margaret Dorsey, all of Marlow, and Jessie Mae Barnard, Earlimart, Calif. He was preceded in death by his father Dec. 26, 1995 and by two brothers, Ed Barton and Tom Barton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 17, 1996 DENNIS D. HAUCK Funeral services for Dennis D. Hauck were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. James L. Hennig of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jesse Fisher, Dwayne Haeck, Aaron Huffstetter, Trivy Mora, Ted Hainworth and Don Hall. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Haeck, Orvie Berg and Mike Yran. Hauck, 59, of 200 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Feb. 10. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 17 years and former resident of Dickinson, N.D., Hauck died following a sudden illness. He was born on Oct. 3, 1936 in Elgin, N.D., the son of the late Harold and Martha Zeller Hauck. Hauck attended schools in North Dakota and married the former Barbara Wiles in Elgin, North Dakota on Feb. 6, 1958. She preceded him in death Aug. 24, 1994. Hauck served in the United States Army. He worked as a shop foreman and mechanic for H.B. and R. Trucking and Oil Field Services for the past 15 years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, the American Legion, Archie Hay Post 24 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. Survivors include his daughter, Judy Hauck of Rock Springs; one brother, Emil Hauck of Elgin; two sisters, Donna Faye of North Dakota and Nyleen Fisher of Elgin; two nieces, Tootie Stillwell of Bowman and Marilyn Hauck. In addition to his parents and wife, Hauck was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Hauck. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 17, 1996 ROBERT ERVIN WINKLER LYMAN—Funeral services for Robert Ervin Winkler were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Richard Winkler Jr., Rex Winkler, Ted Shinault, Brady Winkler, Bob Jones and Jim Renz. Winkler, 88, of 406 Platts Drive, Lyman, died at 1:22 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. He died following a sudden illness. Winkler had been a resident of Lyman since June 5, 1994. He was a former resident of Superior, Rock Springs, Kemmerer and Bondurant. He was born on March 25, 1907 in Cullman, Ala., the son of the late Frank and Lena Noehaka Winkler. He attended schools in Cullman and married the former Ada Estelle Wylie in Cordova, Ala. on Oct. 1, 1927. She preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 1989. Winkler worked as a coal miner in Alabama. When the Winklers moved from Alabama to Superior in 1950, he worked with the Union Pacific Coal Company until his retirement in 1955. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the Redman’s Lodge of Rock Springs. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Richard E. and Barbara Winkler of Lyman; nine grandchildren and families, Rex Winkler and Rick Winkler of Lyman, Rose Renz and LaNeta Jones of Rock Springs, Trish Dolence of Coeur d-Alene, Idaho, Bob Winkler of Great Falls, Mont., Ted Shinault of Denver, Kathy Daubenspeck and Brenda Hazzard of Superior; 22 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Winkler was preceded in death by two daughters, Margery Shinault and Betty Winkler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 EVA FRIEL Funeral services for Eva Friel were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1996 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Second and B streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Steve Hickerson, Kevin Friel, Keith Friel, Craig Friel, Blair Friel and Brian Friel. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Mackey, Lee Harns, Paul Montgomery, Joel Hickerson, Bill Harns and Jared Harns. Mrs. Friel, 89, of 821 Young Ave., Rock Springs, died at 6:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 1996 at the home of her daughter in Rock Springs. A resident of the Rock Springs area since 1916 and former resident of Colorado, Mrs. Friel had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born on Feb. 14, 1907 in Erie, Colo., the daughter of the late Joe Felix and Margaret Anderson Dominiski. Mrs. Friel attended schools in Colorado and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1928. She married Milton B. Friel Sr., and he preceded her in death in October of 1960. Mrs. Friel was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Milton B. and Cindy Friel Jr., of Rock Springs; one daughter, Nancy Hickerson of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Anna Dominiski of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren, Steven Hickerson, Mrs. Mike (Cheryl) Mackey, Mrs. Bill (Nancy) Harns, Ruther Hickerson, Mars. Paul (Cathy) Montgomery, Kevin, Keith, Craig, Blair, Brian and Reena Friel; 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 TRAVIS D. GRAY Funeral services for Travis D. Gray were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1996 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop David Williams conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Tim Robinson, Bill Robinson, John Braden, Doug Gray, Richard Marsing, Lance Lofton and Kynan Gray. Gray, 20, of 1405 California Circle, Green River, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 1996 at his home in Green River. A resident of Green River for 20 years, Gray had been in ill health since January 1990. He was born on Dec. 23, 1975 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of Jay R. and Karol Knight Gray. Gray attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1994. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his parents, Jay and Karol Gray of Green River; two brothers, Kenneth J. Gray of Darlington, Idaho and Douglas T. Gray of South Dakota; one sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Richard Marsing of Green River; his paternal grandparents, Leonard and Mary Hunter; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and one niece, Brooke Marsing. Gray was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 W.J. GILLITZER CODY—Vigil services for William James “Bill” Gillitzer were Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Funeral mass was Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s, with interment following in Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ken Gash, Don Nafus, Mike Reese, Richard Woods, Harold Malkuch and Carl Goubeaux. Honorary pallbearers were Clifford Aagard, Dick Jones, joe Digan, John Beehler, Ralph Mayer and Wesley Morey. Gillitzer, 75, died on Friday, Feb. 9, 1996, at West Park Hospital in Cody. The eldest of nine children, he was born to Hugo and Mary Gillitzer in Stearns County, Minn., on July 8, 1920. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1940 and served for six years, two months and 20 days. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He married Mildred Mirich in Rock Springs on Feb. 9, 1946. Gillitzer was a hunter and fisherman. He worked as a pumper for Husky Oil Company for 27 years. He served a variety of organizations as a member and an officer. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans, Pearl Harbor Survivors, Elks and Knights of Columbus. Gillitzer is survived by his wife Mildred, one daughter, Helen; and one sister, Mildred Hill, all of Cody; three brothers, Andy, Leonard and Matt; and three sisters, Rose Gillitzer, Delphine Jones and Marie Grieger, all living in Minnesota, his in-laws, Helen Trible of Boston, Dan and Judy Mirich of Sunnyvale, Calif., Guy and Wilma Mirich of Phoenix, Ariz., Nick and Vida Mirich of Cheyenne, John Mirich of Denver, and Pete and Esther Mirich of LaSalle, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 CAROL LOUISE BIRD NEUMANN OGDEN, Utah—Funeral services for Carol Louise Bird Neumann were Friday, Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m. at the Leavitt’s Chapel of Flowers Mortuary in Ogden. Interment was in Leavitt’s Aultorest Memorial Park. Mrs. Neumann, 59, died Monday, Feb. 19, at her home. She was born Dec. 21, 1936 in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Marion Taylor and Florence Ralph Bird. She was reared in Logan, Utah and San Jose, Calif. She graduated from Fresno State College. She married Arthur Adolph Berger Neumann on May 2, 1959 in San Jose. They lived in San Mateo, Calif., for two years, then for a year in South St. Paul, Minn. They then lived in Illinois for 12 years. In 1975 they moved to Wyoming. She taught grade school for 12 years; six in Illinois and six in Cokeville. For four years she was a volunteer emergency radio dispatcher while her husband was city marshal. She was also an EMT. While living in Greenfield, Ill., she helped organize and lead a Brownie Scout troop. In Green River she helped organize and sit on the board of the first Diabetes Chapter in Sweetwater County. She was an active volunteer in the local Green River nursing home and grade schools. She and her husband moved to Ogden in 1990. Mrs. Neumann worked for three years for the Utah School for the Deaf as a parent advisor. She was also a job coach in the life program at Canyon View School. She was a member of the Wasatch Audobon Society. She served as a volunteer at the Bear River Bird Refuge for one year. She attended musicals and opera and was a member of the Ogden Opera Guild. She was active in the Unitarian Universalist Society of Ogden and was a charter member. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross disaster relief services and assisted in Florida after Hurricane Andrew and in California after the 1992 earthquake. Mrs. Neumann’s hobbies included hiking and camping with her family and spending time in her flowered back yard. She is survived by her husband, Arthur; sister, Phyllis Bird, Evanston, Ill.; two brothers, Fred Bird, Montreal, and John Bird, Orinda, Calif.; and her mother, Florence in San Jose. She is also survived by one son and two daughters, Mark Alan (Cindy) Neumann, Roy; Pamela “Lise” (Paul) Embley, Eugene, Ore.; Janine Ann (Henry) Cate III, Santa Clara, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Marion. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 CRIS A. RIZZI Funeral services for Cris A. Rizzi were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Aaron Rizzi, Scott Mitchell, Justin Albiston, Slade Hawks, Bob Haines and Ron Barnum. Honorary pallbearer was Jed Smith. Rizzi, 28, of 1300 New Hampshire St. No. 42, Rock Springs, died at 10:27 p.m. at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for one day. He was a victim of an apparent accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born on Aug. 2, 1967, the son of Alfred L. and Ann Shalata Rizzi. Rizzi attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1985. He attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Rizzi was currently employed at the Pioneer Gasket Company in Rock Springs as a shop foreman. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Alfred and Ann Rizzi of Rock Springs; two brothers, Alfred Rizzi, Jr. and Donnie Rizzi, both of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Rizzi was preceded in death by hs paternal and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 THOMAS EDWIN ROMAN Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Cremation followed. Pallbearers were Dave Sweeney, Jeff Theisen, Evan Roman, Christian Roman, Todd Sheehan and John Durkin. Roman, 39, of 1645 Blair Ave., Rock Springs, died at 2:17 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1996 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich an autopsy was performed on Thursday morning and the results are pending. He had been a resident of Rock Springs for two years, relocating from Denver. He was an oilfield employee for 21 years, most recently with Cudd of Rock Springs. He was born in Tulsa, Okla., in 1956 to E. Ruth Roman and George Roman. Survivors include his wife, Karen Roman, formerly of Falmouth, Mass., and his four children, Christian James, Evan John, Brooklyn Ashley and Erin Elizabeth. Survivors also include four sisters, Beverly Fowler of Basking Ridge, N.J., Deanna Brown of Littleton, Colo., Terri Roman of Denver, and Kathy Sheehan of Littleton; one brother, David Sweeney Jr.; and his mother of Littleton. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 JOHN WILLIAMS Funeral services for John. T. Williams were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1996 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface St., Green River. The Rev. John Finster conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Williams, 90, of 505 Blake St., Green River, died at about 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since Feb. 1, 1995. A longtime resident of Green River, Williams had been in ill health for the past year. He was born Oct. 25, 1905 in Evanston, the son of the late John T. and Sarah Moon Williams. Williams attended schools in Evanston and was a graduate of Evanston High School with the class of 1922. He married the former Edith Strand in Green River in 1929 and she preceded him in death in June of 1981. Williams worked as a chief clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad for 47 years until his retirement in 1970. He was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church, the F.O. Eagles Aerie 2350 where he held every position and office on a state and local level and he helped found the Eagles Home. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Carl T. and Beverly Williams of Green River; two grandchildren, Karl Lee Williams and Ronald Lee Williams, both of Green River; and five great-grandchildren, Karl Lee Thomas Williams, Nicholas Williams, Ronald Harmon Williams, Kada Renee Williams and Jonathan Williams, all of Green River. In addition to his parents and wife, Williams was preceded in death by one daughter, Adele Williams and five sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 CHARLES MARSHALL WANNER PINEDALE—A private family services for Charles Marshall Wanner was Feb. 17. He was buried in the family plot in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Wanner, 79, of Pinedale died Feb. 15 in Pinedale at the Retirement Center after a long illness. He was born March 4, 1916 the son of Dr. Jay G. Wanner and Isobel Wanner of Rock Springs. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School in 1934. He was a graduate of the University of Wyoming and served in the Navy in the South Pacific for the duration of World War II. As a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, he worked both national and internationally as a consulting petroleum geologist. He is survived by his wife, Alice Wanner of Pinedale, his mother Isobel Wanner of Rock Springs, a brother, John J. Wanner of Denver and three children, Charles of New York, Jayne of Denver, Margaret of Miami and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 VIOLA HEGEDUS DUNCAN Funeral services for Viola Hegedus Duncan were Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Shepherd of the Hills Church in Greeley. Interment was Thursday, Feb. 15 at Morrill, Neb. Mrs. Duncan, 73, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 1996 at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colo. She was born Nov. 16, 1922 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Amelia Kochis and Joseph Hegedus. She was raised in Rock Springs and after graduating from high school in 1940 she went to nursing school in Xavier, Kan. She married James Bynon in 1947 and they were divorced in 1971. She married Harold Duncan in Bozeman, Mont., in March of 1973. They lived in Bozeman until retiring to Bee Branch, Ark. In 1994 they moved to Greeley to be closer to family. Survivors include her husband of Greeley; two sons, Vernon Bynon of Lawndale, Calif., and Jim Bynon of Auburn, Wash.; a daughter, Joe Ellen Carsons of Hulett; and stepchildren Gary Duncan and Terri Sorrell; two sisters, Wilma Fouhert, Bothell, Wash., and Winifred Lorenzi, Frontier; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 THELMA L. BARNES LAKE MONTEZUMA, Ariz.—Funeral services for Thelma L. Barnes, 80, were Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at the Montezuma Chapel in Lake Montezuma, Ariz. Visitation was at the church following services. Interment was in Valley View Cemetery, Clarksdale, Ariz. Mrs. Barnes died in Lake Montezuma Thursday, Jan. 25, 1996. She was born Aug. 25, 1915 in Arkansas City, Kan., the daughter of Connor G. and Zella I. Osborn. The family moved to Superior in 1922 and Mrs. Barnes graduated from Green River High School. She was an artist and musician and while living in Sweetwater County Mrs. Barnes performed with Ike’s Orchestra as a singer. She was a retired shipping clerk for the U.S. government. In 1939 she married Emmet Harris in Rock Springs. They were divorced in 1945. In 1951 she married Louis Barnes in Ogden, Utah. Both were members of the Congregational Church while living in Ogden. She was a member of the Montezuma Chapel Church and a member of the choir of the Montezuma Chapel. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Ellen Willis who was also a former Sweetwater County resident. Survivors include her husband Louis Barnes of Montezuma Lake; a son Emmet L. Harris of Ogden; a sister, Connie Simpson of Ogden, two brothers, W.W. Osborn of San Jose, Calif., and Gary S. Osborn of Citrus Heights, Calif.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 1996 ERMA L. DAHLQUIST EVANSTON—Funeral services for Erma L. Dahlquist were at the American Legion Hall, Fort Bridger on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Dahlquist, 95, died Feb. 17, 1996 in Evanston. She was born April 24, 1900 to Wright L. and Tyresha Bheeler Johnson in Lonetree. She worked as a telephone operator and was a lifetime member of the Fort Bridger American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the first graduating class of Mountain View. She married Oscar W. Dahlquist in Ogden, Utah, June 19, 1923. She is survived by daughters Iris D. Largent of Mountain View and Elna Ortega of Kearns, Utah; a brother, William C. Johnson of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Selma Eschler of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1996 FRANK MARUSHACK A mass of Christian burial for Frank Marushack was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs with military graveside services conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Pallbearers were Louis Barto, John Toler, Tony Demshar, John Marushack, Andy Marushack and Dutch Menghini. Marushack, 73, of 109 L St., Rock Springs, was found dead in his home on Thursday, Feb. 22, 1996 at about 2 p.m. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Marushack died of natural causes on or about Feb. 20, 1996. He was born in Rock Springs May 12, 1922, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Lancos Marushack. He attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. Marushack served in the United States Army during World War II and was taken as a prisoner of war. Marushack was the grocery warehouse manager of the Utah Wholesale Company in Rock Springs for many years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one sister, Susie Pecolar of Longview, Wash., and two sisters-in-law, Matilda (Tillie) Marushack and Anna Marushack, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Marushack was preceded in death by five brothers, Joseph, Paul, John, George and Mike Marushack and one sister, Mary Krasovic. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1996 ALNORA MOURITSEN BERTONCELJ Funeral services for Alnora Mouritsen Bertoncelj were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 1996 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., in Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Niki McCulley, Gordon Johnson, Mike McCulley, Mark McCulley, Jeff Varley and Roger Varley. Mrs. Bertoncelj, 94, of 1925 Coral St., Rock Springs, died at 1:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 1996 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1986 and former resident of Point of Rocks, Mrs. Bertoncelj had been in ill health the past week. She was born March 23, 1901 in Bennington, Idaho, the daughter of the late Mouritz and Susan E. Wildman Mouritsen. She attended schools in Bennington and graduated from the eighth grade with honors in 1915. She married Andrew Joseph Bertoncelj in Bennington on Nov. 14, 1931. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Ogden, Utah. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1981. Mrs. Bertoncelj and her husband were the former owners and operators of the Boulder Feed and Transfer Company in Boulder for 10 years. They also owned and operated the Point of Rock Mercantile for 21 years. Mrs. Bertoncelj retired as postmaster of the Point of Rocks United States Post Office where she worked for 21 years. Her hobbies were quilting and gardening. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one son, Ronald Bertoncelj of Point of Rocks; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rae Dell and Edward R. Varley of Point of Rocks, Eileen and Basil R. McCulley of Rock Springs; one daughter, Marilyn Bertnocelj of Rock Springs; one sister, Leah Wright of Salt Lake City; six grandchildren, Niki, Mark and Mike McCulley, Mrs. Gordon (Cheri) Johnson, all of Rock Springs, Jeff and Roger Varley, both of Point of Rocks; eight great-grandchildren, Mark Allan, Sara and Amanda Varley, all of Point of Rocks, Garrick and Angie Johnson, both of Rock Springs, Stephanie, Andrew and Zachary McCulley, all of Rock Springs and several niecse and nephews. The family will received friends at 1925 Coral St. in Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bertoncelj was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters and 12 half-brothers and half-sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1996 JAMES VARDMAN BARNETT BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—Graveside funeral services and interment for James Vardman Barnett were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1996 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Dave Culver of the Jehovah’s Witnesses conducted the services. Barnett, 69, of 3446 Micheline Lane, Bakersfield, Calif., died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 1996 at the Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif., where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Bakersfield for one year and former resident of Missouri, Barnett had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born on Dec. 27, 1926 in Waynesboro, Miss., the son of the late James W. and Delila Cochran Barnett. Barnett attended schools in Waynesboro, and married the former Selina Clark in Waynesboro on Feb. 15, 1947. He worked as a carpenter in Wyoming, Missouri and California. Barnett was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include his wife, Selina of Bakersfield; three sons, Clyde Barnett of Raleigh, N.C., Barney Barnett of Rosamond, Calif., and James Barnett of Bakersfield; two daughters, Ann Denny of Green River and Nina Reynolds of Bakersfield; one brother, Dreakford Barnett of Mobile, Ala.; four sisters, Kate Bairfield of Mobile, Ala., Ethel Laner of Monte Claire, Calif., Lilia Foster of Blowing Rock, N.C., and Lillian Barnett of Houston; two grandsons, Joe Barnett of Bakersfield and Tyler Sparks of Comanche, Okla.; two granddaughters, Michelle Stocker of Ogden, Utah and Jennifer Denny of Boston, Texas; two great-granddaughters, Teryn and Shaylee Stocke of Ogden, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Barnett was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1996 L. ENID MATSON Funeral services for L. Enid Matson were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1996 a the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jenny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Steve Matson, David Matson, Robert Matson, Wayne Klenk, Jeff Matson, and Robert Larson. Honorary pallbearers were Jill Klenk, Renee Sorel and Julie Berglin. Mrs. Matson, 88, of 97 H St., Rock Springs, died at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Nov. 2, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Matson died following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 10, 1907 in El Dorado Springs, Mo., the daughter of the late Samuel and Effie Baxter Stark. Mrs. Matson attended schools in Rock Springs and Boulder and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1925. She married Raino J. Matson in Rock Springs on July 3, 1927. Mrs. Matson worked in the area as a secretary for the Department of Social Services, the Stockgrowers store and the First Congregational Church. She also was a retired postmaster who worked in the Stansbury post office. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. She helped in starting Broadway Bargains for the First Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, Raino J. Matson of Rock Springs; one son, Robert “Bob” Matson of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Carol) Klenck of Oakland, Calif.; one brother, Ernest Stark of Missouri; six grandchildren, Steve Matson of Vernal, Utah, Dave Matson of Gilbert, Ariz., Robert Matson of Midvale, Utah, Renee Sorel of Castro Valley, Calif., Julie Berglin of Pleasanton, Calif., and Jill Klenck of Sunset Beach, Calif.; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Matson was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorotha Wilson and Jessie Stark; and tow brothers, Murray and Sidney Stark. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1996 WALLACE L. CHAMBERS, M.D. SALT LAKE CITY—A memorial service for Wallace L. Chambers, M.D. was at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 South Highland Drive on Saturday, Feb. 24, 1996 at 10 a.m. Dr. Chambers, 73, died of cancer on Feb. 19, 1996. He was born Sept. 18, 1922 in Rock Springs to Dr. Oliver and May Bosworth Chambers. Dr. Chambers attended undergraduate school at the university of Colorado and received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska in 1946. He interned at Philadelphia General Hospital, Philadelphia, where he also completed a residency in pathology. After a second tour in the Army, he returned to Philadelphia for a residency in surgery, general and thoracic. Dr. Chambers served in the U.S. Army for three years during World War II and two years after his pathology residency at the end of the war, with one year in Korea and one year in Japan in MacArthur’s occupational army. In Korea, he performed surgery and was the only pathologist for all the troops and Americans, plus port surgeon for Inchon. After his surgery residency, he completed a fellowship in surgery at Lahey Clinic in Boston, 1954-55. Dr. Chambers practiced general and thoracic surgery in Salt lake City and West Valley City, first in solo practice and later as a partner in the Granger Medical Clinic. He practiced at St. Mark’s Hospital and Valley West Hospital. He was a founder an done of the developers of Valley West Hospital, later to be Pioneer Valley Hospital, and he served as its chairman of the board. Dr. Chambers was active in the American Cancer Society, including president of the Utah Division and delegate from Utah on the national board. He participated in the International Cancer Congress as a representative in Moscow. Dr. Chambers was a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. He served as president of the Salt Lake County Medical Society, president of the Southwestern Surgical Society and was a member of the Western Surgical Society. In addition to his medical involvements, his hobbies included the study of Western American History with the Utah Westerners. Dr. Chambers and his family had a cabin on Fremont Lake. Together they hike, mountain climbed, skied and snowmobiled. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gilda, of Salt Lake City, and children, Lt. Cmdr. Wallace L. Chambers Jr., USN, of Brunswick, Maine; May Chambers, M.D., (William Weber) of Layton, Utah; Antonette Chambers Noble (David) of Cora; Maria Startoni Chambers of Willow Glen, Calif.; and Anthony Bosworth Chambers of Jackson. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Private family services will be in Wyoming at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 1996 VICTORIA JEAN “VICKIE” LEWIS Funeral services for Victoria Jean “Vickie” Lewis were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 1, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Elton Sermon of the United Pentecostal Church conducted the services. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Gary Langley, John R. Lewis, Robert Nel Teters Jr., Richard Lee Dubie, Tom Derr, and Brian Dee Lewis. Mrs. Lewis, 46, of 316 Pinion St., Rock Springs, died at 9:54 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1996 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1980 and former resident of Torrington, Fort Laramie and Wheatland, Mrs. Lewis died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 2, 1949 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Robert Lee and Naomi Ruth Greenly Hennessey. She attended schools in Fort Laramie and Torrington, and married John Dean Lewis in Rock Springs on Sept. 15, 1985. Mrs. Lewis worked as a nurses’ aid at the Sage View Care Center for several years. Her hobbies were gardening and crafts. Survivors include her husband, John Dean Lewis of Rock Springs; her mother, Naomi Jankowski of Rock Springs; her father, Robert Hennessey of Kansas City; one son, Jon Forrest Lewis of Rock Springs; four daughters, Leslie JoAnn Miller and Angela Kay Langley, both of Rock Springs, Cristy Louise Lewis of Omaha, Neb., and Cim Lewis of Cheyenne; brothers, Thomas Jankowski of Rock Springs and Dan and Ron Hennessey, both of Kansas City; one sister, Diane Purviance of Kansas City; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Forrest and the Rev. Leola Lewis of Reliance; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Leslie Spence Jr., who died in 1966 and one grandson, Robert John Miller, who died in 1986. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1996 ELMER JOHN BONOMO Funeral services for Elmer John Bonomo were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jesse Jensen, Justin Bonomo, Dusty Bonomo, Chuck Bingham, Phil Moffit and Louis Barto and the honorary pallbearers were George Lev, Bob Larimore, Charles Barto, Fred Hoover, Dick Paxton, Bob Thomas and Cass Cole. Bonomo, 78, of 320 Mansface No. 307, Green River, died at about 4 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 1996 at his home. A resident of Green River for the past 58 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Bonomo died after a sudden illness. He was born March 7, 1917 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Mary Contratto Bonomo. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1934. He married the former Imogene Katherine Fedell in Salt Lake City on July 5, 1941 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1986. Bonomo was a retired rancher who operated the Bonomo Ranch on the Blacksfork River, 15 miles west of Green River from 1941 to 1988. Bonomo also worked for the Railroad Express Office and the Sweetwater County Road and Bridge Department. Bonomo was a rodeo fan and he followed other sports as well. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Shirley Bonomo of Holland, Texas, and William and Mary Kay Bonomo of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Jolene Bonomo and Jim Jensen of Green River; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Bonomo was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Bonomo and Lillian Shirley and one brother, Charles “Chick” Bonomo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1996 DONELL CHRISTENSEN PECHACEK Funeral services for Donell Christensen Pechacek were conducted at 12 p.m. Monday, March 4, 1996 at the LDS Church in Manila. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery. Pechacek, 43, of 105A College Court, Rock Springs, died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for two days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Pechacek died following a sudden illness. She was born Sept. 20, 1952 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Dixon and Florence Schofield Christensen. Mrs. Pechacek attended schools in Manila and was a graduate of Manila High School with the class of 1970. She married Clair Pechacek in Las Vegas, Sept. 13, 1979. Mrs. Pechacek was a catering manager who worked for the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, Wis. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, Clair of Rock Springs; her parents, Dixon and Florence Christensen of Manila, Utah; two sons, Matt Rogina of River Falls and Sean Davis of Rock Springs; two stepsons, Kevin Pechacek and Criag Pechacek, both of River Falls; three stepdaughters, Pam Chianander of Roberts, Wis., and Kelly Mistastos and Shelly Peachecek, both of Las Vegas; two brothers, Bruce Chrsitensen of Rock Springs; two sisters, Betty Tinker of Manila nd Shelly Creaser of Douglas; her maternal grandfather, Merlin Schofield of Manila; five step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pechacek was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents and her maternal grandmother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1996 ART ANTILLA KEMMERER - Funeral services for Art Antilla were on Saturday, March 2, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kemmerer. Interment was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Antilla, 52, died Feb. 27, 1996 in the South Lincoln Medical Center following a struggle with cancer. He was born June 16, 1943 in Kemmerer, the son of Jacob W. and Alice Buck Antilla. He was a graduate of Kemmerer High School. Following high school he entered the U.S. Army in 1962 and received an honorable discharge in 1965. He married Cheryl Hosburgh Sept. 24, 1966 in Kemmerer. They made their home in Kemmerer. He worked for the Utah Power and Light Naughton plant from 1966 to present and currently held the position of maintenance planner. He was an originator of the Wyoming State Search and Rescue Association which was formed in 1989 and was presently chairman of that council. He was on the Governor's Advisory Council for Search and Rescue and worked in 1996 at having a funding bill placed before the Wyoming Legislature for funding search and rescue activities in the state. Antilla was a member of Lincoln County Search and Rescue since May of 1967 and was presently commander of the unit. He had held the office of commander for 10 years and was a training officer for eight years. He was the longest serving active member of the unit at the time of his death. He was one of the originators of the Commissary Commandos which started in 1967. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl and one son, Michael Antilla, both of Kemmerer; a daughter, Jody Nicotera of Ogden, Utah; his mother, Alice Antilla of Kemmerer; a sister, Karen Rennell of La Barge; grandsons, Trevor and Tyler Nicotera and a granddaughter, Shanaya Antilla of Kemmerer. He was preceded in death by his father, Jacob Antilla. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1996 SHARON NADINE TATE Services for Sharon Nadine Tate who died Monday, March 4, were Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Green River Knights of Columbus Hall behind the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 950 Hitching Post Drive. Cremation followed. Mrs. Tate, 53, of 50 Reliance Road No. 159, Rock Springs, died at about 8:21 a.m. Monday, March 4, 1996 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and former resident of Manila, Mrs. Tate was the apparent victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich. She was born Dec. 16, 1942 in Chama, N.M., the daughter of LeRoy and Beatrice Rich Owens. She attended schools in New Mexico and Pagosa Springs, Colo., and married Darrell Tate in Monticello, Utah on July 25, 1971. Mrs. Tate worked with her husband at their family business. She was a member of the World Wide Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Darrell of Rock Springs, her mother, Beatrice Owens of Fruita, Colo.; two sons, Dennie Hughes of Manila and Darrell Stephen Tate of Rock Springs; three daughters, Cherri Brummett of Junction City, Ore., Tina Martin and Charmaine Pendergast, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Dennie Owens of Fruita; two sisters, Eunice Stuckman of Tooele, Utah and Rosemarie Owens of California; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 1996 DEAN BOYER WHITE SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Dean Boyer White were Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. in the Edgemont First Ward, in Provo. Burial was in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. White, 17, of Provo, Utah, died Feb. 27, 1996 in Salt Lake City, after a 16-year battle with cancer. He was born May 25, 1948 in Rock Springs, a son of Dell Boyer and Edith Manwill White. He married Saundra Lee Pullman Nov. 4, 1964 in Green River. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He grew up in Green River. He graduated high school in Torrence, Calif. He attended El Camino Junior College and graduated from BYU with an ac. counting degree. He coached Little League sports and was a volunteer youth science program director in the public schools. He was employed most of his life as a corporate executive in automotive aftermarket auto parts sales. His most recent employment was with Sanden International. His hobbies included camping and traveling, genealogy, teaching, speaking, making furniture and fixing cars as well as poetry. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had served in several positions including Elders Quorum president, Sunday School president, ward mission leader, and in Scouting. White is survived by his wife Saundra, of Provo; five sons and four daughters, Timothy White, Palmer, Alaska; Jeana Emal, Magna, Utah; Rebecca Ascoli, Keller, Texas; Derek and Jared White, Dallas; Kara and Nichole White, Salt Lake City; and Benjamin and Tyler White of Provo; seven grandchildren; his father, Dell B. White, Orem; three brothers and one sister, Dr. Jerald White, Oceanside, Calif.; Marline Braden, Salt Lake City; Vern and Eric White, Sandy. He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Veonne Howlett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1996 LILY M. DEBERNARDI A mass of Christina burial for Lily M. DeBernardi was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick DeBernardi, Jeff Jelosek, Dave Garetto, Steve Carlston, Brent Costantino and Joe DeBernardi. Mrs. DeBernadi, 81, 100 Hill St., died at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Mrs. DeBernardi died following a sudden illness. She was born May 1, 1914 in Superior, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Delaurante Garetto. Mrs. DeBernardi attended schools in Superior and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. She married Lebro DeBernardi in Rock Springs on Oct. 1, 1939, and he preceded her in death on March 29, 1985. Mrs. DeBernardi was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Richard “Dick” DeBernardi of Rock Springs; her daughter, Carol Jelosek of St. George, Utah; one brother Jimmy Garetto of Reliance; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. DeBernardi was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Garetto. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1996 THOMAS R. ENGSTROM Funeral services for Thomas R. Engstrom were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The Rev. John T. Rice of the Full Gospel Assembly conducted the services. Pallbearers were Bill Pearson, George Kettering, Gerald Sims, Aldon Shaffer, John Robertson, Lud Plemel and Jim Leckey. Honorary pallbearer was Villa Albat. Engstrom, 50, of 2028 Fir Drive, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:21 a.m. Sunday, March 10, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Engstrom had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Aug. 18, 1945 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Carl Richard and Ann Miller Wilde Engstrom. Engstrom attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1963. He married the former Carolyn Powers in Lyman on June 14, 1969. Engstrom was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was a supervisor who worked for Rhone-Poulenc of Wyoming for 19 years. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of Rock Springs; one son, Carl William Engstrom of Rock Springs; one daughter, Dawn Marie Heikes of Casper; three half-brothers, Matt Bider and Don Bider, both of Rock Springs and Dick Engstrom of Texas; one half-sister, Janet Stuffs of Rawlins and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1996 EDITH “EDIE” FLETCHER Funeral services for Edith “Edie” Fletcher were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Fletcher, 74, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Feb. 28. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Fletcher died following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 20, 1920 in Dodge City, Kan., the daughter of Olivia Miller. She attended schools in Dodge City. She married Brick Fletcher and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Fletcher worked as a waitress for many years. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her close friends, Jack R. and Rose M. Lell and family, all of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1996 LETTY JENSEN PINEDALE—Services for Letty Jensen were at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Hudson’s Funeral Home Chapel of the Pines, Pinedale. The Rev. Jean Wade officiated. Mrs. Jensen, 76, died Friday, March 1, 1996 in El Paso, Texas. She was born July 5, 1919 in Boulder, a daughter of Roy and Letty Lavina Sandlin Ditton. She married Carrol Jensen Nov. 30, 1937 in Rock Springs. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Leonard and Trinni Jensen in Oregon; a son-in-law, Daniel Carlson, Pinedale; a sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and James Eckard, Lander; several sisters-in-law; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carrol; a daughter, Lola Carlson; two brothers, Alfred and James Ditton; one infant granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1996 CHARLES E. LAMPMAN TORRINGTON—Services for Charles E. Lampman, 61, were at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, 1996 at the Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. James Knight officiating. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery. He died suddenly at Community Hospital on March 10, 1996. He was born Jan. 31, 1935, the son of Henry and Grace (Kenner) Lampman at Mitchell, Neb. The family moved to Wyoming and they lived in Platte, Converse and Goshen counties where he went to school in Torrington. He farmed with his parents before entering the U.S. Army. He married Phyllis Murphy on Oct. 30, 1954 in Wheatland and they lived in the Goshen county area. He drove the bulk truck for Concrete Construction Inc. for many years and retired in 1987. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by five sons, Jimmie of Kooskia, Idaho, Donald of Fort Laramie, Ronald and Phillip of Rock Springs and Tracy of Torrington; two daughters, Valinda Thaden-Eggan of Rock Springs and Denise Neu of Torrington; six sisters, Henerietta Muller of Greybull, Mary Low Gowith of Redding, Calif., Guelda Mastrude of Kent, Wash., Alice Davis, Dorothy Hickman and Edith Clabaugh, all of Torrington; 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one granddaughter and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1996 FRANK PONIKVAR GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—A mass of Christian burial for Frank Ponikvar was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendell officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Teno Flaim, Slade Daley, Heath Daley, Ryan Richardson, Rudy Jakovich and John Callas. Ponikvar, 74, of 2526 Teller Ave., Grand Junction, Colo. died at 1 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 1996 at the Grand Junction Care Center in Grand Junction. A resident of Grand Junction for the past five years and former resident of Nevada, Ponikvar died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Leadville, Colo., on Nov. 29, 1921, the son of the late John and Margaret Mozina Ponikvar. He attended schools in Leadville. Ponikvar worked in construction and the casinos in Las Vegas. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the KSKJ Lodge. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Gladys Ponikvar of Grand Junction; two sisters, Annie Ponikvar and Frances Koler and sister and brother-in-law, Victoria “Vickie” and John Callas, all of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ponikvar was preceded in death by four sisters, Margaret Ponikvar, Pauline Mehle, Josephine Yakich and Mary Perich and three brothers, John Ponikvar, Ludwig Ponikvar and Joseph Ponikvar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 1996 ALBERT C. STACEY HENDERSON, Nev.—Friends were invited to attend services for Albert Cyril Stacey on Friday, March 15 at the Paradise First Ward Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The viewing was from noon to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. following the viewing. Interment folloed services at Paradise District Cemetery. Longtime Paradise, Calif., resident Stacey, 84, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996 in Henderson, Nev. Stacey was born Aug. 30, 1911 in the coal mining town of Oakley and grew up in neighboring Diamondville. He served as an Army sergeant during World War II in Europe. After his honorable discharge he lived in Rock Springs. He married Sarah (Sally) Neill Scott in 1950 and moved to San Bruno, Calif., where he became active in the Rod and Gun Club. He drove a truck for 33 years and retired in 1972. In 1977 he moved his family to Paradise, Calif., where he lived for 15 years. He lost his wife Sally in 1991 and moved to Sacramento, Calif., in 1992 to be near his daughter and her family. In 1994 he moved to Henderson to be close to his son and his family. He is survived by his daughter, Donelle Stacey Pope of Rocklin, Calif.; his son, Douglas S. Stacey of Henderson; eight grandchildren; and two sisters, Elizabeth Anderson of Laramie and Leona Mork of South San Francisco, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 1996 Fannie Berry Dies At 103 OGDEN, Utah—Fannie C. Berry, 103, longtime resident of Superior and Rock Springs, died March 17, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Wasatch Care Center in Ogden, Utah, where she had been a resident for two years. Mrs. Berry was owner and proprietor of many businesses during her lifetime. She homesteaded in Montana and operated a logging company. While her husband, Isaac, worked for the mine, she operated the Alberta Hotel, a café, and laundry in Superior. After World War II, she and Isaac moved to Salt Lake City and owned/operated a motel and apartment complex. She and her husband eventually returned to Rock Springs to be with her daughter and grandchildren and she continued to work for Kimberly Manor as laundry manager. She retired at the age of 87. She was born Sept. 22, 1892, the fourth daughter of nine children to Hayman Shelton and Ruth Hazelwood Shelton, in Patrick County, Va. She attended schools in West Virginia and graduated. She married the late Isaac Berry, in Charleston, W. Va. on June 29, 1912. Survivors include one daughter, Ruth E. Jones of Rock Springs, five grandchildren and spouses, Patricia (Harold) Tomjack, Joan (Larry) Domson, James A. Lipari and wife Debbie, Michael S. Lipari, all of Rock Springs, Edward B. Phillips and wife Denise of Green River, one son-in-law, Sam Lipari, Layton, Utah, eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Edith Berry Lipari, her husband, Isaac Berry and all of her brothers and sisters. Cremation will take place at the Chapel of Flowers Mortuary in Ogden. Memorial services are pending at the Episcopal Church of Holy Communion in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1996 HELEN C. SCHULTZ A mass of Christian burial for Helen C. Schultz was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, March 18 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Diamondville Cemetery in Diamondville. The Rev. Charles Taylor officiated. Mrs. Schultz, 73, of 112 Hoover Drive, Green River, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since Jan. 29, 1996. A resident of Green River for 35 years and former resident of Echo, Utah, Mrs. Schultz had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Dec. 11, 1922 in Diamondville, the daughter of the late Bert and Edna Smith Cattclan. Mrs. Schultz attended schools in Diamondville and Keetley, Utah, and married Leland Schultz in Elko, Nev., on Nov. 30, 1956. Mrs. Schultz worked as a porter at Union Pacific Clubhouse for 10 years until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the Green River Senior Citizens Center and the U.P. Old Timers Club. Mrs. Schultz served as the vice president of the Union Pacific Federal Credit Union. Her hobby was craft work. Survivors include her husband, Leland of Green River; one son, Robert Cattclan and his wife Brenda of Las Vegas; one daughter, Kathy Crowell of Green River; two brothers, Bert Cattclan, Jr. of San Francisco, and Frank Cattclan and his wife Fina of Echo; five grandchildren, Robbie Cattclan and Jon Saloga, both of Las Vegas, Jodi and Tobi Salogo, both of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Brian (Kimbur) Presmyk of Albuquerque, N.M.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schultz was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1996 RICHARD DOUGLAS SHOEMAKER FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.--Memorial services for Richard Douglas Shoemaker were Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. Services were at the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs. Shoemaker, 30, died Monday March 4, 1996 in a truck accident at Flagstaff, Ariz. He was born April 26, 1966 in Casper. Survivors include his parents, Douglas G. and Sandra L. Shoemaker; a brother, Aaron Shoemaker; two sisters, Gina Marie Shoemaker and Chrissy Ann Bailey; his grandmother, Helen Matkze; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Allen Shoemaker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1996 MARCIA WEBB GASTON ST. GEORGE, Utah—Services for Marcia Webb Gaston were at the Grace Episcopal Church in St. George, Utah, on Thursday, March 21. Mrs. Gaston, 74, died March 17, 1996 in St. George. She was born Jan 11, 1922 in Kansas City, Mo. to Clarence and Agnes Davidson Webb. Her family moved to Hempstead on Long Island, N.Y., where she received her schooling, graduating from Hempstead High School. She received her RN training at the Methodist Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1942 she enlisted in the Army Nursing Corps and served in Africa and Italy before her discharge in 1945 as a first lieutenant. She married Gene Gaston in Rome, Italy in July 1945. They moved to Laramie while her husband completed his schooling. They have also lived in Green River and Riverton and Libby, Mont. Mrs. Gaston was active in duplicate bridge, the gold association and in her church. She and her husband retired to St. George in 1984. She is survived by her husband, Gene; daughters, Gail (Mahlon) Grubb, Pinedale, and Carol (Dennis) Campbell of Marysville, Wash.; three grandsons, two granddaughters and one great-grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1996 LESTER CECIL JACKMAN The body of Lester Cecil Jackman was taken to Aberdeen, Idaho, for funeral services with interment in the Aberdeen Cemetery. Jackman, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, March 18, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for the past four months. A resident of Wyoming for the past three years and former resident of Idaho, Jackman had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Sept. 22, 1907 in Blackfoot, Idaho, the son of the late Alma Lester and Florence A. Hofhine Jackman. He attended schools in Blackfoot and he was a high school graduate. He attended Rick’s College in Idaho and married the former Mary Louise Corgatelli in Pocatello, Idaho on Jan. 12, 1929. She preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 1983. Jackman was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Farm Bureau. Jackman’s hobbies were fishing, camping and traveling. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Max Dean and Barbara Jackman and Lynn LaVoy and Patt Jackman, all of Pocatello, Idaho and Jay LaMar and Marilyn Jackman of Green River; one daughter, Carol Kay Rupe of Boise, Idaho; one sister and brother-in-law, Louva and Cecil Smith of Chubback, Idaho; two sisters, Ruth Echevarria of American Falls, Idaho, and Vonda Maxwell of White Mountain Lake, Ariz; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Jackman was preceded in death by one sister; one son; and one great-granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1996 JOAN “JONI” ILENE SOLTIS A Mass of Christian burial for Joan “Joni” Ilene Soltis was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dennis Soltis, Kenny Smith, Mark Campbell, Pat Campbell, James Fernandez and Stephen Giorgis. Mrs. Soltis, 34, of 707 River View Drive, Cody, died at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at the West Park Hospital in Cody where she had been a patient since Sunday, March 10. A resident of Cody for one year and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Soltis died after a sudden illness. She was born Aug. 28, 1961 in Rock Springs, the daughter of James and Joyce Lucas Mehle. Mrs. Soltis attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from beauty college in Rock Springs. She married William (Boyd) Soltis in Rock Springs on June 2, 1979. Mrs. Soltis worked as a beautician for Total Exposure in Rock Springs for several years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 151. Survivors include her husband, William (Boyd) Soltis of Cody; her parents, Jim and Joyce Mehle of Rock Springs; two sons, Derek James Soltis and William Boyd (B.J.) Soltis III, both of Cody; two sisters, Mrs. Bob (Cathy) Spicer and Mrs. Ron (Chris) Tyler, both of Rock Springs; one brother, James Mehle Jr. of Rock Springs; her paternal grandmother, Christina Mehle of Pinedale; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Soltis was preceded in death by one sister, Teresa Ann “Tammy” Mehle, who died on May 13, 1980; her maternal grandparents, Steve and Mary Lucas; and her paternal grandfather, Martin Mehle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1996 MILDRED LUCILLE MORGANDO BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—Funeral services for Mildred Lucille Morgando were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mike Vase, John Gatti, Charles Henderson Sr., Ken Husch, E. Craig Hoff and Stephen Minton. Mrs. Morgando, 83, of 3014 Wilson Road, Apt 505A, Bakersfield, Calif., died at 12:26 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, where she had been a patient for the past three months. A resident of Bakersfield for the past 11 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Morgando had been in ill health for the past three months. She was born Oct. 17, 1912 in Jericho Springs, Mo., the daughter of the late Laurence and Miriam Collins Thornburg. Mrs. Morgando attended schools in Thermopolis and married Joy Spanogle in Thermopolis. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1947. She later married Fred Morgando Sr. in Las Vegas on May 27, 1957, and he preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1980. She worked as a waitress for the park Hotel in Rock Springs for many years. Mrs. Morgando was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary in Green River. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Kelly of Elk Grove, Calif., Darlene Denio of Bakersfield, and Connie Hoff and her husband, Edie of Vernal, Utah; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and both husbands, Mrs. Morgando was preceded in death by one son, Gary Spanogle, two brothers, Ona Thornburg and Jack Allen; and three sisters, Evelyn Kowlok, Irene Lacy and Leona Weaver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1996 EDITH L. ZADRA A Mass of Christian burial for Edith L. Zadra was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Gene Zadra, Bob Bath, Jim Taucher, Albert Anselmi, Jerry Georgis and Ralph Portillo Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Melinkovich, Robert Jusko, John Jusko, Troy Telck, Bobby Telck, John Bath, Robert Bath, Fred Bath and Bill McMahan. Mrs. Zadra, 74, of 1139 Vermont Ave., died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:37 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since 1947 and former resident of Reliance, Mrs. Zadra had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Feb. 17, 1922 in Hastings, Colo., the daughter of the late Joseph William and Giuditta Gottardi Telck, Sr. Mrs. Zadra attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1940. She attended the Wyoming General Hospital School of Nursing and graduated as a registered nurse in 1944. She married Leno Zadra at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on June 14, 1947. Mrs. Zadra was a retired registered nurse who worked for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years. After her retirement, she worked for Dr. Paul R. Yedinak for several years. Mrs. Zadra was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Retired Nurses Society, St. Patrick’s Circle, and the Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. Zadra was active with the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen. Survivors include her husband, Leno of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Vicki Zadra of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and David Swann of Rock Springs; one daughter, Lillian Zadra of Seattle; two brothers, Henry Telck of Rock Springs and Joe Telck Jr. of Ogden, Utah; one sister and brother-in-law, Dora and Leno Anselmi of Ogden, Utah; six grandchildren, Michael Swann of Park City, Utah, Kristin Swann, Jessica, Jacquie, John Paul and Matthew Zadra, all of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 1996 TED ROITZ FORT BRIDGER—A rosary service for Theodore F. Roitz was Wednesday evening, March 20, at 7 p.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, Fort Bridger. Mass of resurrection was on Thursday, March 21, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. Interment was in the Fort Bridger cemetery. Roitz, 65, died at home on March 17, 1996. He was born Jan. 29, 1931 in Fort Bridger to John and Mary Babbich Roitz. He was a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church, Fort Bridger. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He married Margaret Forman in Evanston Feb. 2, 1959. He is survived by Margaret Roitz of Fort Bridger; sons, Michael Forman of Lyman, and Martin Forman of The Woodlands, Texas, and Pete Roitz of Fort Bridger; brothers, Frank Roitz of Fort Bridger, Felix Roitz of Robertson, and William Roitz of Fort Bridger; sisters, Mary Rhodes of Pueblo, Colo., and Betty Fraughton of Mountain View. He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Roitz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1996 Hannah Yahner Dies March 26 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—Hannah J. Yahner, 92, died at the Life Care Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Tuesday, March 26, 1996. A memorial service and burial are pending in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 LUCY WARD BRAES Funeral services for Lucy Ward Braes were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1996 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and B Street, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Norman Heater, Rodger Jones, Frank Angeli, Tom Confer, Thomas Osselton, Mungo Brown and Spiro Varras. Honorary pallbearer was George Osselton. Mrs. Braes, 88, of 406 Emerald St., Rock Springs, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Feb. 24, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Braes died following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 21, 1907 in Loftus, Yorkshire, England, the daughter of the late George Alfred and Eliza Ward. While her father was working in the mines, Mrs. Braes came to Superior with her mother and younger brother Jim in 1913. She moved to Rock Springs during her sophomore year in 1922 so she could finish high school and her education. Mrs. Braes attended schools in Superior and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1924 as the youngest in her class to graduate at 16 years of age. From 1924 to 1939, Mrs. Braes worked as a reporter for the Rock Springs Miner. She later worked as bookkeeper for Jefferis Furniture for several years. She married Alexander Braes in Rock Springs on June 24, 1939, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1973. After her marriage in 1939, she lived in Delano, Calif. for 1 1/2 years before moving back to Rock Springs, where she had lived ever since. She lived in the same house on Dewar Drive before moving in with her daughter in 1985. Mrs. Braes was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion where she taught as a Sunday school teacher. She worked on the election boards for more than 45 years, was a 50-plus year member of the Harmony Rebekah Lodge which is affiliated with the Order of Odd Fellows, and served as the past president of the Sweetwater Historical Society. Mrs. Braes was a member of the A.A.R.P. and the now disbanded ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion which helped with World War II relief efforts. She was a Girl Scout leader and a 4-H Club group leader. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Heater of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Alexandra Heater, a University of Wyoming student in Laramie; and one niece, Marylyn Verhaalen Cirulis of Scottsdale, Ariz. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Braes was preceded in death by one sister, Cora Ward Verhaalen; and one brother, James Ward, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 CAROL CARLSON NAMPA, Idaho--Funeral services and interment for Carol Carlson wee in Nampa, Idaho. Mrs. Carlson, 53, of 18932 Dean Lane, Nampa, died Thursday morning, March 28, 1996 at her home in Nampa, Idaho. A resident of Nampa for five years and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Carlson died following a sudden illness. She was born on Jan. 14, 1943 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Henry Rico and Bertha Lano Zampedri. Mrs. Carlson attended schools in Superior and Colorado and was a graduate of Leadville, Colo. with the class of 1961. She graduated from nursing school in Virginia as a registered nurse. Mrs. Carlson married Charles (Chuck) Carlson in Buena Vista, Colo., on June 13, 1964. She was a member of the Christian Fellowship. Survivors include her husband, Chuck of Nampa, Idaho; her parents, Rico and Bertha Zampedri of Rock Springs; three sons; four daughters; two brothers, Ray Zempedri of Superior and Gary Zampedri of Buena Vista, Colo.; one sister, Pauala Bertagnolli of Lolita, Texas; 14 grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 JOHN P. EVEZICH LONGMONT, Colo.--A rosary for John P. Evezich was Tuesday, March 26, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Frederick, Colo. A funeral Mass was Wednesday, March 27, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Timothy Gaines officiating. Burial was in Longmont Mountain View cemetery. Evezich, a lifelong resident of Frederick, died Saturday, March 23, 1996, at Longmont United Hospital. He was 53. Evezich was a diesel mechanic for EG&G, retiring in 1995. Prior to working there, he worked for Continental Airlines, Golden Construction and Flatiron Construction. He also served in the U.S. Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base for four years. He belonged to St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Frederick. Born on April 28, 1937, in Frederick, he was the son of Luke Evezich and Kathryn Sikich Evezich. He married Mary Ruscitti on March 16, 1963, in Frederick. He was a former resident of Reliance in the late 1940s. Evezich was preceded in death by his father and one nephew, Ronnie Evezich. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Frederick; his mother of Frederick; three daughters, Gayle Rust and her husband Bill of Dallas, Marie Evezich of Colorado Springs and Denise Cummins and her husband Chuck, of Frederick; three brothers, Louis Evezich and his wife Lyn, Donald Evezich and his wife Roxie, and Paul Dean Evezich and his wife Kathy, all of Frederick; one sister, Janice Smith and her husband Don of Winter Park, Colo.; three grandchildren, Kyle Cummins and Meagan and Rachal Rust; his father and mother-in-law, Tony and Madalena Ruscitti of Frederick; and aunt, Anne Groshel and uncle, Louis Sikich, both of Rock Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 CORY WAYNE McCARTNEY Funeral services for Cory Wayne McCartney were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Lyle Burwell of the Rock Springs Christian Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Todd Rose, Dave LiPuma, Mike Wilkenson, Woody Warren, Myles Copeland and Josh Jessen. Honorary pallbearers were the Avengers under 16 Team and the Rock Springs High School Boys Soccer Team. McCarney, 16 of 530 I St., Rock Springs, died at about 5:36 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 1996 from injuries he sustained in a one-car rollover on Summit Drive north of Rock Springs. He was born on Oct. 3, 1979 in Rock Springs, the son of Gene Roy and Tina Mae Muse McCartney. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was currently enrolled at the Rock Springs High School as a sophomore. McCartney was active in sports. He was a member of the Rock Springs Soccer Association, the Avengers soccer, Rock Springs High School soccer and Rock Springs High School tennis. He was a member of the Rock Springs Christian Church. Survivors include his parents, Gene and Tina McCartney of Rock Springs; two brothers, Marty Gene McCartney of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Shawn Andrew McCartney of Rock Springs; two sisters, Chantel Renae McCartney and Stephanie Ann McCartney, both of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Mary McCartney of Mille, S.D.; his maternal grandfather, Frank Buse of Carlsbad, N.M.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and one nephew. He was preceded in death by one brother, Troy Lee McCartney; his paternal grandfather, Roy Gene McCartney; and his maternal grandmother, August May Buse. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 STEVE RIBOVICH A Mass of Christian burial for Steve Ribovich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Robert Straube, Claude Butler, Eric Dolence, Emil Bartolic, Albert Bazanella, Jr., and Albert Bazanella, Sr. Honorary pallbearers were Ed Markham and Keith Combs. Ribovich, 80, of 347 Gale St., Rock Springs, died at 8:53 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 1996 at the Salt Lake Regional Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since March 6, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Ribovich had been in ill health since January. He was born Feb. 6, 1916 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Anna Wataha Ribovich. Ribovich attended schools in Rock Springs as was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. He married the former Aileen Wisti in Rock Springs on Feb. 22, 1941. Ribovich was a retired accountant/bookkeeper who worked for Frank Kershisnik Insurance Company, Excelsior Motors, the mine at Copenhagen, and for Paul J. Wataha, certified public accountant. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagle Aerie 151. Survivors include his wife, Aileen of Rock Springs; one brother, John Ribovich Jr. of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ruggera and Mrs. Kay Yedinak, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 JANET MARIE MILLER Services for Janet Marie Miller were Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Western Wyoming Community College courtyard behind the information desk. Her body was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation at the Salt Lake Memorial Mausoleum and Mortuary. Mrs. Miller, 41, of 108A Skyline Drive, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, 1996. She was born March 24, 1954 in Portland, Ore., the daughter of Max Winters and Veon Bird Morgan. Mrs. Miller was a high school graduate and attended college. She married Clark Miller. She was a long-time employee of Western Wyoming Community College and more recently worked as a secretary for a local law firm. Survivors include her husband, Clark, and her mother, Veon Clements of Spanish Fork, Utah; three children, Jack and Jenny Miller of Rock Springs and Rachel Thornhill in Oregon; two sisters and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 CARL A. "BUD" ROICE RIVERTON--Services for Carl A. "Bud" Roice, 74, of Riverton were Thursday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Riverton. Roice died Sunday, March 24, 1996 in Salt Lake City, following a prolonged illness. He was born April 1, 1921, at Kelly, the oldest son of the late Carl B. Roice and Josephine Roice. He attended school in Kelly and graduated from high school in Jackson. While in the Army, he met and married Barbara Raught. They had three daughters and three sons, Leona Roice of Riverton, Donna Teeples of Rock Springs, Grace Roice of Stoddard, Wis., and Carl, Myron and Byron Roice of Jackson. Roice is also survived by his brothers, sons-in--law, daughters-in-law, 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. His hobbies included camping, fishing and hunting rocks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 KATHRYN SAVAGE CASPER--A Funeral Liturgy was celebrated for Kathryn Savage, 91, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Casper by Msgr. James O'Neill. A vigil service was conducted at the Bustard Funeral Home on Monday at 6 p.m. The rite of committal was in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Savage died on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1996, in Sogual, Calif. She was born Dec. 29, 1904, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John and Mary (Gleason) Forndran. She grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1925. After high school, she attended nurse's training at the Wyoming General Hospital in Rock Springs, graduating in 1928. On Feb. 15, 1929, she married Walter A. Savage, her high school sweetheart, in Berkeley, Calif. Following their marriage, they lived in Oakland, Calif., where she was employed as a registered nurse in an Oakland hospital. During the Depression, they returned to Wyoming, where she worked as a surgical supervisor at Wyoming General Hospital of Sweetwater County. They then lived in Medicine Bow at the Virginian Hotel where she worked as a private duty nurse and for the doctors there. The couple later lived in Shawnee, where her husband was superintendent of the school prior to moving to Casper in 1934. In Casper, she worked as a registered nurse at the hospital and for various doctors until the birth of her first child, after which she kept active in the Wyoming Nurses Association and did volunteer work as a nurse. Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 1985. She moved to Santa Cruz, Calif. in 1991 to be close to her son and daughter. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and the Casper Women's Club. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Savage of Watsonville, Calif., a son, Thomas Savage of Huntington Beach, Calif.; a sister, Mary Malo of Rock Springs; three grandsons and two granddaughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 GARY LEE RUSSELL Funeral services for Gary Lee Russell were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church and the Rev. John Rice of the Full Gospel Assembly conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Dave Thomas, Dennis Thomas, Jack Skorcz, Mark Green, Mike Register and Jon Corona. Russell, 50, of 409 Hoskins Lane, Rock Springs, died at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 1996 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Lander, Mr. Russell became ill suddenly while leaving for work on March 21, 1996. He was born Aug. 28, 1945 in Corning, Iowa, the son of the late Leo Virgil and Berniece Emily Yearington Russell. Russell attended schools in Clearfield, Iowa, and Mountain View and was a graduate of the Lander Valley High School with the class of 1963. He married the former Janet Lee Hanking in Paris, Idaho on July 22, 1965. Russell worked as an electric shovel operator for Bridger Coal Company for 23 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife, Janet of Rock Springs; three daughter, Mrs. Mike (Tammy) Register and Mrs. Wesley (Cristal) Hohler, both of Green River, and Deanna Russell of Rock Springs; one brother, Burdette Russell of Riverton; two sisters, Verlee Becker of Omaha, Neb., and Helen Regan of Lusk; four grandchildren, Matthew Register, Veronica Register, and Garrett Hohler, all of Green River and Tobey Newby of Las Vegas; his father-in-law, William Edward "Red" Hanking of Superior, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by one sister, Beverly Allen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 ORLAN SAPP BLACKWELL, Okla.--Funeral services for Orlan Sapp were at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 29 in the Memory Chapel of Hackler Funeral Home. The Rev. Gregg Engle, minister of the First Baptist Church and Sapp's uncle, the Rev. L.C. (Pete) Anderson of Blackwell were the officiants. Burial was conducted in the Blackwell, Okla., I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The Chickaskia Masonic Lodge No. 109 of Blackwell conducted the Masonic Rites at the cemetery. Sapp, 74, of Blackwell, died at 9:48 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 1996 in Blackwell Regional Hospital. Sapp was born Jan. 22, 1922 on a farm in Barry County, Mo., to Ancel L. and Lucille (Anderson) Sapp. He came to Blackwell with his parents in 1926 and was raised and educated there, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1940. In 1942 he entered the Army Air Corps and served in England during World War II until 1945 when he was honorably discharged. After the war he returned to Blackwell and worked at Blackwell Zinc until 1955 when he became a licensed insurance agent for Metropolitan Life serving as the Blackwell agent until 1958 when he was promoted to assistant district manager and transferred to Enid. He later transferred to Arkansas City, Ark., and then onto Rock Springs where he retired from the company in 1979. While in Rock Springs he was employed by Western Wyoming College for 10 years. He was first married to Oletha Plumley in 1940. Then in September 1975, he married Eva Maddox in Coalville, Utah, and they continued to reside in Rock Springs until 1992 when he retired and they returned to Blackwell. His memberships included the Chickaskia Masonic Lodge No. 109, the Guthrie Scottish Rite Consistory, the Midian Shrine Temple of Wichita, Kan. He was also a member of the local VFW and American Legion posts of Blackwell. Survivors are his wife Eva of the home; sons Ancel L. Sapp of Manhattan, Kan., and Orlan W. Sapp II of Solvang, Calif.; a step-son, Steven J. Nichols of Rock Springs; one sister, Alice S. Voros of Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, Robert L. Sapp of Tulsa and Bert L. Sapp of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one niece and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 ALICE LAVON CARTER SESSIONS EVANSTON--Funeral services for Alice Lavon Carter Sessions were Saturday, March 23, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Graveside services were in the Lyman City Cemetery at 2 p.m. Mrs. Sessions, 86, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996 in the Evanston Regional Hospital. She was born on Feb. 18, 1910 in Lyman, the daughter of David Davis and Electa Lunette (Porter) Carter. She married Harold Hewitt in 1929. They later divorced. In 1952 she married Clarence Simmons. He preceded her in death. She married George Sessions in 1972 at Lyman. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She is survived by her husband, George Sessions of Evanston; stepson, Douglas Delbert Sessions of Washington state; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, a brother, Merrill Claire Carter of Lyman; sisters, Bessie C. Clark of Green River, and Mildred C. Blackner of North Ogden, Utah. She was preceded in death by two infant daughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 1996 ROBERT S. WILDE DENVER--Graveside services for Robert S. Wilde were Wednesday, March 20 at the Arvada Cemetery. Wilde, 87, died Saturday, March 16, 1996 in Lutheran Hospital in Denver after a three-day illness. He was born Dec. 1, 1908 in Rock Springs. He married Estelle Smith Aug. 18, 1931 in Rock Springs. He moved to Denver from Rock Springs in 1975. Survivors include a daughter, Dawn Floerke, Wheat Ridge, Colo.; two granddaughters, Lori Seim, Arvada, Colo., and Joni Krohto, Aliso Viego, Calif.; a grandson, Bob Floerke, La Mesa, Calif.; two great-granddaughters, Kelly Sein and Lindsay Seim, both of Arvada. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 GERTRUDE ALLISON Funeral services for Gertrude Allison were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March30, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Mrs. Allison, 101, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:31 p.m. Monday, March 25, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Allison died following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 5, 1894 in Ogden, Iowa, the daughter of the late Oliver and Julia Ann Erwin Porter. She attended schools in Ogden and married the former Henry P. (Heini) Allison in Ogden on Oct. 4, 1911. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1979. Mrs. Allison worked as a bookkeeper for her husband's house-moving business in Rock Springs. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her four daughters, Mrs. John (Virginia) Turcato, Margaret McComas and Lorene Matilainen, all of Rock Springs and Thelma Duncan of Green River; one sister, Mrs. Irma Claussen and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Olive Porter, both of Ogden; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, 34 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Allison was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Elster, and Oscar Porter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 JOSEPH C. AMIZICH HOT SPRINGS, Ark.--Mass for Joseph C. Amizich was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hot Springs, Ark., with Monsignor Leo Reidmueller officiating. Burial was at the U.S. National Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark. on Monday, April 1. Amizich, 73, of Hot Springs died Wednesday, March 27, 1996 after a sudden illness. He was born March 18, 1923 at Rock Springs to Rosalie Kudar Amizich and Martin Amizich Sr. He was a Hot Springs resident for several years. He was a plasterer in the construction industry, member of the VFW, 39th Combat Engineers and Independent Order of Foresters, Purple Heart recipient and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Inez Amizich of Hot Springs; two brothers, Anton Amizich and his wife, Rose and Martin Amizich and his wife Mary and a sister Jennie McQuillan, all of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews. Amizich was preceded by both is parents and four brothers, Paul, John, Peter and Larry Amizich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 DAN A. ELLINGFORD EVANSTON--Funeral services for Dan A. Ellingford were Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Ellingford, 58, died March 28, 1996 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 8, 1938 in Evanston, the son of Elmo George and Mary Elizabeth (Wayman) Ellingford. He married Karen Anne Hollingshead in Henefer, Utah, on July 25, 1958. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was one of the owner/operators of Ellingford Brothers in Evanston. He is survived by his wife, Karen Ellingford of Evanston; a son, Scott Ellingford of Evanston; daughters, Chris Marshall and Cindy Sandler, both of Evanston; a brother, Rudy Ellingford of Evanston; and seven grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 FLORENCE DE MARCO BENVEGNU SALT LAKE CITY--Mass of Christian burial for Florence De Marco Benvegnu was Sunday, March 31, at 5 p.m. at St. Vincent's Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane. Interment was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery April 1. Mrs. Benvegnu died March 28, 1996, at home in Salt Lake City of complications from leukemia. She was born Sept. 10, 1931 in Kemmerer, the youngest child of Isidor and Maria Stanga De Marco. She married Joseph Benvegnu March 12, 1955, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Murray, Utah. She was a member of St. Vincent's for 41 years. She is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter, Steven Joseph and daughter-in-law, Shauna Schmidt Benvegnu, West Jordan, Utah; Michael Joseph and daughter-in-law, Claire Harte Benvegnu, Salt Lake City; Jane Ann Carter, son-in-law, Joseph Wayne Carter, Salt Lake City; six grandchildren, Shawn Benvegnu, Timothy and Rachel Benvegnu, Nancy Jane, Alice Marie and Mary Joe Carter. She is also survived by two brothers and one sister, Tony, American Fork; Richard, Salt Lake City; and Josephine Plemel, Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 CATHY JANE BURKE-HUGHES BLACKFOOT, Idaho--Services for Cathy Jane Burke-Hughes were Thursday, April 4, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Shelby, Mont. Ms. Hughes, 45, died March 29, 1996 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 6, 1950 in Shelby and graduated in 1969 from Shelby High School. She is survived by her mother, Eunice Rogers of Shelby; six sisters and one brother; children, Lisa Marie Bartling of Los Angeles, Laurie Michelle McNalley of Pinedale and Gregory Habets of Blackfoot. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Warren Burke. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 BETTY HOPWOOD A memorial services for Betty Hopwood was Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs. Hopwood, 59, died Aug. 3, 1995 [sic] in Fillmore, Ill. She was born Oct. 5, 1935 in Bend, Ore. She married Winnean "Hoppy" Hopwood Oct. 5, 1985 in Rock Springs. Survivors include her husband of Fillmore; two daughters, Yvonne Baker, Grand Island, Neb., and Norene Jones, Rock Springs; and a son, Billie Schoenewald, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 OLIVE C. PLOCK WAMSUTTER--A memorial service for Olive C. Plock will be conducted at a later date. Cremation has taken place in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Plock, 78, of Wamsutter died March 28, 1996 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a short illness. She was born in Homer, Neb., Aug. 16, 1917, a daughter of Edith and Loren Purdy. She lived most of her life in Nebraska and moved from Ogallala, Neb., to Wamsutter in April, 1995 to be near her family. She married Morris Plock in Bridgeport, Neb., July 21, 1937 and they had one daughter, Joyce. Survivors include daughter Joyce and her husband, Max Harrington of Red Desert; four grandchildren, Maxine and husband Andy Herring, Jeffrey and wife Julie Harrington, all of Encampment, Rex and wife Michell Harrington and Kim and husband Tom Glause, all of Rock Springs; 12 great-grandchildren, Andrea, Kyle, Keith and Adam Herring, Ridge and Try Knotwell, Tausha, Sammy Jo and Quinn Harrington, all of Encampment, Max W. and Rachel Harrington and Seth Glause, all of Rock Springs; and many relatives in Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris, two sisters, two brothers and her mother and father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 BRUNO E. FASSIO Funeral services for Bruno E. Fassio were Wednesday, April 3, 10:30 a.m. at the Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary, 372 E. 100 S., Salt Lake City. A Vigil service was Tuesday, 8 p.m. also at the mortuary. Committal was in Murray City Cemetery, 5490 S. Vine St. Murray. Fassio, 79, of 308 Polk St., Rock Springs, died at 11:14 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since March 28, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 5 years and former resident of Taylorsville, Utah., Mr. Fassio had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born on April 24, 1916 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, the son of the late John and Mary Fassio. Fassio attended schools in Utah and was a graduate of Granite High School with the class of 1939. He married the former Pauline Carone in Salt Lake City, and she preceded him in death on May 5, 1981. Fassio was a United States Army veteran who served during World War II. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Kennecott Copper Corp. in Bingham Canyon, Utah for 43 years until his retirement in 1978. Fassio was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John Fassio of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Barbara Fassio and granddaughter Marie Fassio, both of Rock Springs; five sisters, Adeline Fratto, twin sister Lili Gabardi, and Dena Turpin, all of Salt Lake City; Lucy Tibolla of Murray, Utah, and Esther Tibolla of Silver City, N.M.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Fassio was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Fassio. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 GERALD F. JOHNSON SANDUSKY, Ohio--Visitation for Gerald F. Johnson was Saturday, March 30, at the Hannay-Nemeth Mortuary in Sandusky, Ohio. Johnson, 85, of Parkview Community Center, Sandusky, for the past year and a half and formerly of Hammond, Ind., died at 1:26 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1996, in St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, following a brief illness. He was born May 1, 1910, in Marion, Ind., to Fred G. and Georgia (Owen) Johnson. He married Martha C. David in Marion, Ind., June 20, 1937. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, Jerry of Tiffin, Stephen of Longmont, Colo., and Kenneth of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, David, Jerry T., Justin and Brandon; and two sisters, Lola Soward of Vancouver, Wash., and Portia Haupert of North Manchester, Inc. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Mary Ellen; a sister, Zora; and three brothers, Homer, Owen and Paul. Johnson, who attended Marion, Ind., high school as well as Marion College, graduated in 1936 from Purdue University with a degree in chemical engineering. He served as superintendent of the waste-water treatment plant in Canton, Ohio and retired as superintendent and district manager of the Hammond, Ind., Sanitary District, after 20 years of employment. He was a member of I.W.P.C.A., where he was past president; W.P.C.F., where he was past director and Woodmar United Methodist Church, Hammond, where he served on the finance committee and as a trustee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 ROBERT MARTIN WILSON Funeral services for Robert Martin Wilson were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone Road, Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard P. Carlson conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were John Wilson, Bill Strannigan, Fred Inks, Tom Summers, Steve Summers and Joe Summers. Wilson, 38, of 120 Cottonwood St., Rock Springs, died at about 7 a.m. Friday, March 29, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. He was born June 4, 1957 in Charleston, W.Va., the son of James T. "Scotty" and Dorothy Martin Wilson. Wilson attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1976. He attended Western Wyoming Community College and graduated with an associate of arts degree. Wilson worked as a delivery man for Domino's Pizza for several years. He was a member of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy of Rock Springs; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David K. and Crystal Wilson of Laramie, and James T. and Linda Wilson of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Wilson was preceded in death by his father, James T. "Scotty" Wilson on Sept. 30, 1971, his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 JOHN MORALES MARTINEZ Funeral services for John Morales Martinez were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Elder Leo Cordova of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mike Ryan Jr., Fred Gomez, Harold Kielty, Paul Perez, Ernie Rivera and Donald Barber. Honorary pallbearers were John Crouch and David Moneyhun. Martinez, 85, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since July 8, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Martinez died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1911 in Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of the late Conception and Petra Chavez Morales. Martinez attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Rita A. Martinez in Rawlins on Dec. 8, 1954. She preceded him in death on July 1, 1989. Martinez was a retired section foreman who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 48 years. He was a member of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include four sons, Charles, Johnny, and James Martinez, all of Rock Springs and Randy Martinez of Spokane, Wash.; six daughters, Mrs. Mike (Carol) Hawk of Show Low, Ariz., Mrs. Mike (Barbara) Ryan of Rock Springs; Mrs. Rosalie Grevstad of Reno, Nev., JoAnn Skaufel and Esther Phinney of Spokane, and Mrs. Dick (Lucille) Gomez of Forest Grove, Ore.; 33 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Martinez was preceded in death by one son, George Allen Martinez; two brothers, Salvador Mora and Robert Morales; and one daughter, Bonnie Peterson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 1996 ALBERT A. LENZI Funeral services for Albert A. Lenzi were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Roy Wilkie, Bill Fabian, Ed Lenzi Jr., Harry Cassari, Andy Killgore and Bill Weeks. Lenzi, 84, of 1111 McCabe St., Rock Springs, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, April 1, 1996 at the Hospice Center of North Virginia in Arlington, Va. where he had been a patient for the past one week. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Lenzi had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born Oct. 16, 1911 in Superior, the son of the late Charles and Viola Riga Lenzi. Lenzi attended schools in Superior, and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1929. He married the former Ethel Lenzi in Salt Lake City on July 11, 1938, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 1983. Lenzi later married the former Ramona Piper in Rock Springs in 1984, and they later divorced. Lenzi worked as a controller for North Side State Bank for 30 years until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 and the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include two twin daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Joan) Elizabeth Killgore of McLean, Va., and Ms. Jean Lenzi of Washington, D.C.; two brothers Gus Lenzi of Rock Springs and Edward Lenzi of Granite City, Ill.; one sister, Ida Kassari of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Lenzi wa preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Serafino Lenzi. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 KATHRYN SUE DOLENCE Funeral services for Kathryn Sue Dolence were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1996 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Wilson conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Kim West, Dennis Faler, Robert Dolence, Jim Christensen, Ron Lumsden and Terry Johnson. Mrs. Dolence, 42, of 203 Marion St., Rock Springs, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 1996 at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Dolence had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Nov. 13, 1953 in Cheyenne, the daughter of Gene and Nadine Wolfe Christensen. Mrs. Dolence attended school sin Sheridan and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1972. She married Larry Dolence in Rock Springs Dec. 4, 1971. Mrs. Dolence worked briefly as a dental assistant and for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Department, spending most of her life as a homemaker, teaching and leading women’s and children’s Bible studies in Rock Springs, Evanston, Salt Lake City, Denver, Cary, Ill., and Basel, Switzerland. She spent four years as a missionary with the Evangelical Free Church of America in Germany. Mrs. Dolence was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry of Rock Springs; her parents, Gene and Nadine Christensen of Buffalo; three sons, Jaakon Dolence and wife Leslie of Vancouver, Wash., and Larron and Naaman Dolence, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Jim Christensen of Spearfish, S.D.; one sister, Brenda Faler of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 PAUL HARVEY FRANKLIN MANILA, Utah—Graveside funeral services and interment for Paul Harvey Franklin were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 1996 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. John Pennington of the Church of the Epiphany conducted the services. Franklin, 81, of Manila, Utah, died at 6 p.m. Friday, April 5, 1996 at his home in Manila. A resident of Manila for the past 15 year and former resident of Idaho, Franklin had been in ill health the past several years. He was born in Green County, Iowa, on Sept. 23, 1914, the son of the late Byrul and Blanche Atchison Franklin. He attended schools in Garland and married the former Ketora (Kay) Schliech in Powell on Oct. 27, 1934. Franklin was a retired rancher who worked for J.R. Broadbent Livestock Company for several years. Survivors include his wife, Ketora “Kay” Franklin of Green River; one daughter, Sharon Olson of Salt Lake City; one brother, Darwin Franklin of Powell; four grandchildren, Benny Olson of Manila, Utah, Bonnie Olson, Billie Jo (B.J.) Alvalle, both of Aurora, Colo., and Barry Olson of Salt Lake City; and two great-grandchildren, Miranda and Carlie Alvalle of Aurora. In addition to his parents, Franklin was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Russell and Howard Franklin and one sister, Arola Sullivan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 LENA C. GOETTINA A mass of Christian burial for Lena C. Goettina was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe DeCora, Howard Kelly, Chuck Tate, David Tate, Greg Erramouspe and Brett Stucki. Mrs. Goettina, 92, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, April 8, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since April 6, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since 1925, Mrs. Goettina died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 18, 1903 in Telluride, Colo., the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Margherita Truchetti Ardisone. Mrs. Goettina attended schools in Weldona, Colo., and married John Goettina in Salt Lake City on Nov. 25, 1925. He preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1953. Mrs. Goettina and her husband were the proprietors of the Belmont Bar in Rock Springs for many years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 Auxiliary. Survivors include one brother, Dominic Ardisone of Calipatria, Calif.; one sister, Mary Radosevich of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews including Charles (Chuck) and JoAnn Tate, Dr. Joe and Barbara Erramouspe, Joe and Jean DeCora and Howard and Kay Kelly and Louise Rushmore, all of Rock Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ardisone of Whittier, Calif., Maxine Banes of Lanorado, Calif., and several great and several great-great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Goettina was preceded in death by two sisters, Kate DeCora and Barbara Ardisone and two brothers, Lawrence and Tony Ardisone. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 WILLIAM C. “BILL” OVERY Funeral services for William C. “Bill” Overy were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 8, 1996 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop Marty Kelsey conducted the service. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Brandon Cleve, Derek Bluemel, Steve Edwards, Keith Edwards, Pete Watterson, David Murphy, Martin Hansen and Layne Viereck. Overy, 84, of 149 Evans St., Green River, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since March 31. A resident of Green River since 1962 and former resident of Superior, Overy had been in ill health since Sunday. He was born Jan. 19, 1912 in Urie, the son of the late Edward and Annie Tressia Olend Overy Sr. He attended schools in Lyman and Superior and married the former Thelma Mae Dexter in Superior, May 21, 1933. Their marriage was solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City on April 1, 1954, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 7, 1964. He later married the former Shirley Mae Hall at the LDS Temple in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on April 2, 1969. Overy was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Superior. He worked as a maintenance foreman for Stauffer Chemical until his retirement in January, 1977. After his retirement, Overy worked as groundskeeper for the Gaensslens in Green River and worked at the Smith and Perkes funeral home. Overy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who served as bishop of the Superior Ward from 1956 until the ward dissolved in 1962, after which he moved to Green River. During these years, the mines were closed down and he helped many families as they struggled with this period in their life. Overy also served as a counselor in the two other Bishoprics and served in many capacities in leadership positions in the church. The latest calling was to serve the elderly church members in the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. Overy’s hobbies included working in the yard, hunting, fishing, and in his youth he worked as a ranchhand in the Bridger Valley. He sang in a men’s choral group in Green River. Overy also played the piano, harmonica and saxophone by ear. He was involved in the Superior Square Dance Club. During the years the mines were going, there were first aid competitions conducted and besides being a member of the men’s teams, he instructed the youth teams and also judged the contests that were conducted each year. Overy was also involved with the PTA and served as its past president. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Mae of Green River; five daughters, Mrs. Jack (Thelma) Edwards, Mrs. David (Susan) Murphy, and Mrs. Pete (Arlene) Watterson, all of Green River, Mrs. Glenn (Lois) Bluemel of North Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Martin (Billie) Hansen of Layton, Utah; one brother, Allen Overy of Fort Bridger; two sisters, Emma Rock of Price, Utah and Hannah Pritchard of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and first wife, Overy was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha and Levina; three brothers, Tom, Ed and Delbert Overy; and two grandchildren, Jackie Edwards and Britanie Cleve. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 ANITA MAE SIMS Funeral services for Anita Mae Sims were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 1996 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Revs. Bill and Laurie Bruce officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Carl Thienpont, Leon Thienpont, Bryan Williams, Victor Face, Ryan Meduna and Jason Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Garry Brown, Jeff Anderson and John Tarufelli. Mrs. Sims, 76, of 121 Bellview Drive, Rock Springs died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient since April 4. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Sims died following a brief illness. She was born on March 8, 1920 in West Terre Haute, Ind., the daughter of the late Victor and Elizabeth Herbin Thienpont. Mrs. Sims attended schools in West Terre Haute and was a graduate of West Terre Haute High School with the class of 1938. She married Joseph Sims in Rock Springs Jan. 17, 1942. During World War II, Mrs. Sims worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. Mrs. Sims was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Joseph of Rock Springs; one son, Russell Sims of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Don (Lorene) Bolen of Evanston who was raised from age 14 to the time of her marriage by Mrs. Sims; four grandchildren, Colleen Meduna, Valerie Anderson and Jason Brown, all of Rock Springs and Lynnell Williams of Washington; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by four brothers, Melford, Raymond, Everett and Leon Thienpont; one sister, Thelma Thienpont Martin; one daughter, Marcy Brown, and one son in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 JENNIE H. WHITE Funeral services for Jennie H. White were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jenny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. White, 78, of 1325 Edgar St., Rock Springs died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 1996 at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. White had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born on Oct. 10, 1917 in Clydebank, Scotland, the daughter of the late Robert D. and Jennie Quig Henderson. Mrs. White attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1936. She married George G. White in Rock Springs on Dec. 19, 1936 and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1985. Mrs. White was a retired sales clerk who worked for Hetts and the Brass Oak. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and a 50-year member of the Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 3. Mrs. White held all the offices in the Harmony Rebekah Lodge and had been the secretary for many years. Survivors include one son, Jack R. White of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Jack T. (Joann) Lane of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Cathy) Wise of Englewood, Colo.; six grandchildren, Scott, Mark, Natalie Lane, Cathy White Britt, Connie White Zampedri and Cindy White, all of Rock Springs; four great-grandchildren, Jessica and Brandon Britt and Kyle and Cory Zampedri, all of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. White was preceded in death by one brother, John Henderson and two sisters, Mrs. Chick (Nan) Travis and Mrs. Albert (Meg) Sarcletti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 HANNAH J. YAHNER A memorial services for Hannah J. Yahner was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the services. Inurnment was nit he Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Yahner, 92, of 601 Gobel St., Rock Springs died Tuesday, March 26, 1996 at the Life Care Center of Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she had been a patient for the past eight years. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Yahner had been in ill health for the past nine years. She was born Feb. 12, 1904 in Green River, the daughter of the late Edward and Ellen McLaughlin Calderwood. Mrs. Yahner attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1924. She married Clyde R. Yahner in Rock Springs on Oct. 9, 1927, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 1933. Mrs. Yahner was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II. She was a retired bookkeeper who worked for Thomas LeMarr, Jr. in Rock Springs. Her hobbies were fishing, gardening and traveling. She was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and was a lifetime member of the Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 3. Survivors include two nieces and one nephew, Doris E. Hansen and Jack E. and Dorothy Hansen, all of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Yahner was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Hansen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 THOMAS “RED” SEARS BRIGHTON, Colo.—Memorial services for Thomas “red” Sears were Tuesday in Brighton. The body was cremated. Sears, 76, died Thursday, April 4, 1996 at Castle Gardens Care Center, Northglenn, Colo. He was born July 15, 1919 in Jesse, Okla., a son of Barnett and Nellie May Johnson Sears. He worked in pipeline construction until he retired in 1982. He had also living in Wyoming and came to Colorado in 1956. Survivors include a son, Tommy G. Sears, Brighton, Colo.; three daughters, Saundra Faye Sears, Denver, Kathie Veden, Greeley, Colo., and Debbie Sears in Iowa; a sister, Virginia Case, Stillwater, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 ANTHONY JOHN “TONY” BEGOVICH LANDER—Funeral services for Anthony John “Tony” Begovich were at the Methodist Church in Lander on Monday, April 8, 1996 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Lane officiating. Cremation has taken place. Begovich, 78, died at University Hospital in Salt Lake City on April 2, 1996. He was born on May 25, 1918 in Rock Springs, the son of Mike and Natalie Begovich. He began his working career in Rock Springs coal mines when he was 16. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked in the Snowy Range. He returned to Rock Springs and the coal mines until he enlisted in the Army during World War II. While in the Army, he worked in the Utah copper mines until he was sent to Germany at the end of World War II to help maintain the peace. After leaving the Army, he again worked in the coal mines. He moved to Lander to work at the Atlantic City Iron Mine when it opened. He retired from there in 1983. He married Leah North Parill on Feb. 10, 1968 in Lander. His hobbies were woodworking, hunting and fishing. Many toys sold at the Methodist Church Bazaar came from his workshop. Begovich was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one stepson, and one grandson. He is survived by his wife, Leah of Lander; three sisters, Catherine and Frana Begovich of Rock Springs and Mary Olinski of Binghampton, N.Y.; three stepsons, eight-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 D.H. “BUCK” BRANSON WICKENBURG, Ariz.—Memorial services for D.H. “Buck” Branson were Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m. at the Farson Community Hall. He was cremated. A pioneer Wyoming prospector and miner, Branson died March 28, 1996, at his home in Wickenburg, Ariz. He was 74. Branson was born Nov. 11, 1921, in Farson, to May and Harry Branson. He grew up on the Johnson place above Green River attending schools in Green River and Burnt Fork. During World War II, he served with the Army Air Corps including overseas duty in England. Branson moved to Jeffrey City in 1955 and was involved in the uranium mining boom in southwestern Wyoming. He worked for various mining companies around the state and was self-employed much of the time. He married Clara Fiscus Sept. 21, 1946. They divorced. He married Grace Snow. June 21, 1975. They moved to Wickenburg in 1983. He is survived by his wife Grace of the family home; two sons, Forrest “Butch" Branson of Sheridan, and Kenneth Fiscus, Winnemucca, Nev.; four daughters, Doris Wash, Elko, Nev.; Carol Sims and Beth Lattimer, Riverton; and Sharon Harsha, Green River; two stepchildren, Terry Light of Elgin Air Force Base, Florida, and Hank Snow, Jackson; a sister, Pat Booth of Riverton and a brother, Harvey of Lander. There are great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Doris Beachler and two great-granddaughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 JEWELL MAE BUSH NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Services for Jewell Mae Bush were at 10 a.m. April 6, at the Anderson and Garrett Funeral Home in Springfield, Tenn. The Rev. Todd Bush officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Sharon Cemetery in Springfield. Mrs. Bush, Springfield, died on April 4, 1996 at 4:50 a.m. at Memorial Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. She had been a patient for 10 days. Mrs. Bush was born March 28, 1910 in Franklin, Ky. She married John Henry Bush on July 25, 1928 and he preceded her in death in January, 1990. Mrs. Bush is survived by five daughters, Ailene Bush, Apache Junction, Ariz., Virgie Floyd, Ashland, Tenn., Mittie Spence, Reliance, Jackie Flint, Nashville, Betty Maynard, Nashville, and one son, Johnny Bush, Jr., Springfield. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 BILL MEMOVICH LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Rosary for Bill Memovich was recited 7 p.m. Tuesday at Crown Hill Mortuary at the corner of West 29th and Wadsworth Ave., Denver. Services were at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary with burial following in the Crown Hill Cemetery. Memovich, 73, 265 Upham, died Sunday, April 7, 1996 in Lakewood, Colo. He was born April 24, 1922 in Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1941 and served in The U.S. Navy in World War II. He married Helen Timora Dec. 6, 1973 in Denver. He was a meat cutter for Safeway in Rock Springs and also with King Soopers in Denver. He retired in 1987. He is survived by two sisters, Lillian Putz, Sun City. Ariz., and Shirley Radosevich, Rock Springs, an aunt, Mary Cianco, Denver; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 15, 1996; parents, Paul and Anna Memovich of Rock Springs; sisters, Alice Harris, Dorothy Dodds and Mary Ann Hamilton and brother, Robert M. Memovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 1996 BONNIE MAY MEYER Following cremation a memorial service for Bonnie Mae Meyer was conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 1996 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hillcrest and Trona, Green River. The Rev. Ronald Baker of the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church of Colorado Springs, Colo., conducted the services. Mrs. Meyer, 45, of 1697 Imperial Drive D-17, Rock Springs died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 8, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for the past 11 days. A resident of Rock Springs the past two months and former resident of Evanston and Green River, Mrs. Meyer died following a sudden illness. She was born Feb. 8, 1951 in Green River the daughter of Thomas and Claudina Cordova Martinez. She attended schools in Green River and was a member of the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Evanston. Survivors include her former spouse, David Meyer of Evanston; her parents, Thomas and Claudina Martinez of Green River; one son, Frank Martinez of Loveland, Colo.; two daughters, Trina Martinez and Ruby Martinez both of Fort Collins, Colo.; five brothers, Joe Martinez of San Antonio, Texas; Sam Martinez of Las Vegas, Thomas Martinez, Jr., Rick Martinez and Bob Martinez, all of Green River; six sisters, Angie Martinez and Esther Martinez, both of Rock Springs, Margie Taylor, Gloria Rutherford, Sally Martinez and Alice Ussery, all of Green River; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1996 Paul Kragovich Dies Sunday Paul Kragovich, 79, of 1719 Imperial Drive, Apt. E-16, Rock Springs, died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since March 25, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Sun City, Ariz., Kragovich had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Dec. 5, 1916 in Cumberland, the son of the late Nickolas and Idelen [sic] Kelesar Kragovich. Kragovich attended schools in Winton and Reliance, and married the former Velma Arlene Adams in Manila, Utah in 1937. She preceded him in death on January 22, 1964. He worked as a miner for F.M.C. Corporation and later went to work for the Rainbow Coal Compnay until the time of his retirement. Kragovich was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and the BPO Elks Lodge No. 624 and the United Mined Workers of America. His hobbies were fly-fishing and golfing. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Joe (Norma) Jean Henry of Riceville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Kragovich was preceded in death by one daughter, Carmen Ruth Spence, and three brothers, Tommy, Nick and Joseph Kragovich. Following cremation, memorial services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1996 JAMES GLENN LUCAS Funeral services for James Glenn Lucas were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Troy Goff, Tony TUnison, Tuffy Romero, Guido Flaim, Darren Lucas and Scott Lucas. Lucas, 68, of 840 West Center St. No. 7, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 12:11 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Lucas died following a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 17, 1928 in West Blocton, Ala., the son of Joseph and Gertrude Kellum Lucas. Lucas attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Jerri Goff in Elko, Nev., on Oct. 24, 1971. He was a United States Army and Navy veteran who served during World War II. Mr. Lucas worked on various jobs as an ironworker including working on the Flaming Gorge dam, the Salt Palace and for Allied Chemical, Stauffer Chemical and FMC Corporation until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the VFW Club. Survivors include his wife, Jerri of Rock Springs; two sons, Trent Lucas of Denver and Jay Lucas of Rock Springs; two daugheters, Glenda TUnison of meridian, Idaho and Kristine Lucas of Milad, Idaho; one sister, Marinell Reach of West Blocton, Ala.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three nieces and five nephews. Lucas was a member of the Baptist Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1996 FLORENCE YAKIMOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Florence Yakimovich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ed Delbridge, Allen Vonfeldt, Mickey Fletcher, Harold Brown, Curt Nelson and George Paul. Mrs. Yakimovich, 78, of 1003 6th St., Rock Springs, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, April 12, 1996 at the Salt Lake Regional Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since April 3, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Yakimovich had been in ill health for the past three weeks. She was born March 29, 1918 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Gabriel and Caroline Menghini Bertagnolli. Mrs. Yakimovich attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. She married John Yakimovich at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Mrs. Yakimovich worked as the manager of Newberry’s during World War II. She was the manager of Sel-Low Discount Store and she worked at Pamida until her retirement. Mrs. Yakimovich was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, John of Rock Springs; her sister, Olga Sevanovich of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Yakimovich was preceded in death by three brothers, Aldo, Elmo and August Bertagnolli and one sister, Vera Menghini. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1996 IDA M. MARIETTA CHEYENNE—Funeral services for Ida M. Marietta were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Gary Penner, John Freeman, Leonard Merrell, Roger Merrell and Terry Marietta. Mrs. Marietta, 69, of 3941 Hynds Boulevard, Cheyenne, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 1996 at her home. A resident of Cheyenne for the past 29 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Marietta had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born on May 8, 1926 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Ida Burnett Freeman. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1945. She graduated with a registered nurse’s degree from the St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Denver. She married Melvin Marietta in Rock Springs on Aug. 4, 1951. Mrs. Marietta worked as a registered nurse for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County until moving to Cheyenne. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Marietta of Cheyenne; one son, Dr. Dean Marietta of Omaha, Neb.; two daughters, Mrs. Scott (Cheryl) Busbey of Silver Springs, Md., and Karen L. Marietta of Thermopolis; two brothers, Kenneth Freeman of Rock Springs and George Freeman of Magna City, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Lowell (Ellen) Merrell of Rock Springs; one grandchild, Casey Busbey of Silver Spring and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Marietta was preceded in death by one brother, James Freeman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1996 ELEEN T. WILLIAMS SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Eleen T. Williams were Saturday, April 13, 1996 at 11:30 a.m. in the Flaming Gorge Elementary School in Dutch John, Utah. Viewing was at 9:30 a.m. April 13 until services. Graveside services followed at the Williams cemetery at Minnie’s Gap. Mrs. Williams, 80, died Tuesday, April 9, 1996 in Salt Lake City. She was born May 31, 1915 in Salt Lake City to Hyrum and Janette Thomson. She spent her early years in Salt Lake City. She attended West High School and graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in home economics. She moved to Manila, Utah, to begin her career as a teacher where she met Paul Williams. They were married April 15, 1939. She started a new career of rancher’s wife, homemaker and mother. She also was a Daggett County clerk, principal and superintendent of the Daggett County school district, postmaster of the Linwood post office until the water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir covered Linwood. Their home was moved to Minnie’s Gap and Mrs. Williams became Dutch John’s first postmaster. She retired in 1978 and began a new career as the executive secretary of the Flaming Gorge Natural History Association where she worked until 1989. She spent her remaining years in Salt Lake City and Minnie’s Gap. She was president of the Daggett County Historical Society, and was on the board of the Flaming Gorge natural History Association and Wasatch Cache Interpretive Association. She traveled extensively. Her hobbies were sewing, reading, crafts and history. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Amburn of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Patrick (Pauleen) Baker of Minnie’s Gap; one son, Emmett Williams and daughter-in-law, Vicky of Pocatello, Idaho; one sister, Mrs. Martin (Melba) Larsen and one brother, H.C. Thompson, both of Salt Lake City; five grandchildren, Paul Jonas, Anchorage, Alaska, Monte Williams, Idaho City, Idaho, Mrs. Jerry( Mysti) Horawath, Boise, Idaho, Travis and Jaris Baker, Minnie’s Gap; three great-grandsons, Brandon, Jeremy and Nichola Jonas of Anchorage. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1996 MARGARET SANDERS MATTHEWS VALLEJO, Calif. - Funeral Services for Margaret Sanders Matthews were at the Lutheran Church in Vallejo on April 15. Mrs. Matthews, 81, of 48 Fresno St, Vallejo, Calif. died at the home of her son on Wednesday, April 10, 1996. She was born on July 5, 1914 in Evanston to Dr. Robert and Jewel Crafton Sanders. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1932 and was a graduate of Northwestern University. She taught elementary school in Superior until 1940. She then married James Matthews on May 28, 1940. She was an artist and spent her later years writing poetry. She is survived by her son, James Robert Matthews; a daughter in-law, Maria Matthews; one daughter, Dorothy Jewel Georgian; three grandsons; four granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren, all of Vallejo; two sisters-in-law, Earlene Matthews and Lola Matthews, Swan Valley, Idaho, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Matthews was preceded in death by her husband James, her parents and one brother, Robert Sanders. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 1996 WILLIAM M. BLACK DENVER - Services for William M. Black were April 2 at the Chapel Hill Mortuary Chapel in Littleton, Colo. Interment was in the Littleton Cemetery. Black, 80, of Denver died March 28, 1996 in Pueblo, Colo. He was born Nov. 17, 1915 in Rock Springs He married Beverly Richmond Dec. 31, 1937 in Rock Springs. He was a retired purchasing agent. He was a past master of Lawrence N. Greenleaf Lodge No. 169, member of the Denver Consistory-Scottish Rites and a member and former chaplain of the El Jebel Shrine Arab Patrol. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Murphy, Elizabeth, Colo.; a brother, Robert Black, Rock Springs: two sisters, Betty Gibson, Green River, and Kathleen Gordon, Ocean Park, Wash.; an uncle, Howard Black, Denver; grandson, Bruce Bjork, Pahrump, Nev.; granddaughters, Deanna Vanwesternberg in California and Cheryl Kay Hobbs, Denver; a grandson, Kevin Bjork, Denver; granddaughter, Dawnell Merrill, Pueblo; granddaughter, Michele Linnebur, Pueblo; 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, April 2, 1977 and a daughter, Polyann Bjork, Jan. 4, 1996. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 LOUISE DITULLIO A Mass of Christian burial for Louise DiTullio was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger, Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dale DiTullio, Devin DiTullio, Dan NOrris, Michael DiTullio, Dino DiTullio and John McMahan. Honorary pallbearer was Derek DiTullio. Mrs. DiTullio, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. DiTullio had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born June 7, 1907in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Peter and Kathryn Ahern Dorrence. Mrs. DiTullio attended schools in Rock Springs and married Dino "Dan" DiTullio in Manila, Utah, on Oct. 9, 1930. He preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1981. Mrs. DiTullio was the retired owner and operator of the Lariat Lodge in Rock Springs. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Michael Dino DiTullio of Fort Collins, Colo.; two daughters, Mary Louise Norris of Evanston and Dana L. McMahan of Rock Springs; one brother, Bill Dorrence of Rock Springs; three sisters, Rose Gatti, Etta Clark and Gertrude Doak, all of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren, Dale Michael DiTullio, Daniel, Anna Marie, Tonia, and John McMahan, all of Rock Springs, Dino DiTullio and Michael DiTullio of Fort Collins, and Dan Norris of Evanston; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. DiTullio was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 ROBERT DEAN "BOBBY" WELSH Funeral services for Robert Dean Welsh were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs with military graveside services by the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24. The Rev. Elton Sermon of the United Pentecostal Church conducted the services. Pallbearers were Samuel Pauli, Dewayne Peoen, Bobby Craig, Dennis Dupape, Monte Boyce and Norman Dona. Welsh, 47, of 5020 Springs Drive No. 59, Rock Springs, died at about 2 a.m. Friday at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Welsh had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Nov. 20, 1948 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Dean and Shirley Oas Welsh. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Welsh worked as a partsman for the Big A Auto Pars in Rock Springs for the past three years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include one son, Robert Welsh Jr. of Cheyenne; one daughter, Michelle Beyer of Cheyenne; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Sandra) Campbell of Rock Springs; two grandchildren; three nieces, one nephew and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 EARL HENRY DAY Funeral services for Earl Henry Day were conducted at 9 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the LDS Church, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Marty Kelsey conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello. Pallbearers were Don Barker, Carl Williams, Manuel Lucero, Mark Greenbaum, Don Rushing, Larry Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Stevens, Max Day, Dean Smith, Ray Ball, Perry Norris and Dan Norris. Day, 87, of 370 West Railroad Ave., Green River, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where he had been a patient since Oct. 23, 1995. A resident of Green River since 1960 and former resident of Pocatello, Idaho, Day had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Nov. 2, 1908 in Montpelier, Idaho, the son of the late Henry and Lillian Wurthrick Day. Day attended schools in Idaho and was a graduate of Pocatello High School with the class of 1927. He married the former Mary Mischler in Randolph, Utah on Oct. 1, 1932 and their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Day was a supervisor who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 53 years supervising from Green River to Rawlins until his retirement in 1973. Day worked for many years for Deseret Industries and was the stake locksmith for a number of years. He was a member of the LDS Church. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Day received the Order of the Beaver in March of 1974, and he was a high priest of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Green River; one daughter, Shirley Meier of Sundance; one brother, Max Day of Pocatello, Idaho; one sister, May L. Goodson of San Diego; two grandchildren, Kim Gasson of Cheyenne and Mark Greenbaum of Santa Rosa, Calif.; three great-granddaughters, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Sarah Gasson, all of Cheyenne; one aunt, Gertie Sorenson of Montpelier, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Day was preceded in death by one son who died at the age of 7 in 1957 and one sister, Evelyn. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 DONALD GEORGE HUNTER Funeral services for Donald George Hunter were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Tav Streit, Ken Jennings, Chuck Hansen, Rucy Yakovich, Mike J. Vase and Bob Whisler. Hunter, 61, of 914 D St., Rock Springs, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Hunter had been in ill health for the past five years. He was born Jan. 6, 1935 in Rock Springs, the son of the late George Decker and Ethel Mae "Mazie" Gibbs Hunter. Hunter attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1954. He married the former Shannon Milliken in Rock Springs on April 17, 1955. Hunter was a retired car salesman who worked for Whisler Chevrolet Company in Rock Springs for 20 years and the Rock Springs Ford Company for five years. He was a member of the LDS Church, the BPO Elks Lodge, and the Exchange Club. Hunter was a golfer. Survivors include his wife, Shannon of Rock Springs; one son, Randy Hunter of Cheyenne; one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Kim) Streit of Park City, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Ken (Betsy) Jennings of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Tav and Mandy Streit of Park City and Brandon and Keaton Hunter, both of Cheyenne; several cousins; one niece and two nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 DWAYNE JOSPEH MITCHELSON Funeral services for Dwayne Joseph Mitchelson were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 1996 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. The Rev. Robert Lynch of the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1996 at the Vae Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick Cardoza, Ed Burton, Bill Webster, Tom Taliaferro, Dude Delambert and Dale Newland. Honorary pallbearers were Wally Taucher, Jim McMurry, Don MIller, Lee Harns, Gary Zakotnik and Brad Thoren. Mitchelson, 63, of 4072 Highway 191, Farson, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for the past four weeks. A resident of Farson for the past 38 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mitchelson had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Jan. 9, 1933 in Reliance, the son of the late Joseph and Ellen Marie Hackett Mitchelson. Mitchelson attended schools in Rock Springs and Reliance and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1952. He attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs and graduated with an associate of applied science degree. Mitchelson maried the former Miceala A. "Mickie" Sitzman in Rock Springs on July 7, 1957. He was a United States Army veteran who served during the Korean War. Mitchelson was the owner and operator of Mitch's Cafe and Sitzman's Motel in Farson for many years. He was a member of the St. Christopher Catholic Church, the Eden Valley Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the Cowboy Joe Club. Mitchelson was a supporter of the University of Wyoming and Farson-Eden school athletics. Survivors include his wife, Miceala "Mickie" of Farson; two sons, Rickie Patrick Mitchelson of Laramie and Daniel Paul Mitchelson of Farson; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Lalene) Miller of Farson; one brother, Jack MItchelson of Rock Springs; one sister, Ellen Tyler of Rock SPrings; five grandchildren, Bill, Nicole, Jessica, and Stephanie Mitchelson, all of Farson, and Jessica Thompson of Laramie; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mitchelson was preceded in death by four brothers, Tom, Leo, Jim, and William "Bill" Mitchelson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 JOSEPH PAUL "JOEY" ROGERS A Mass of Christian burial for Joseph Paul "Joey" Rogers who died Tuesday was celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Rogers, 42, of 1417 Lowell Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 10:44 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner, Dale S. Majhanovich, Rogers was the victim of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he was born Feb. 28, 1954 in Rock Springs, the son of Joseph J. and Joan Duzik Rogers. Rogers attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1972. Rogers worked as a communication technician for U.S. West Communications for 23 years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Local Union CWA 7601, and a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Roger's hobbies were fishing, hunting, and golf. Survivors include his parents, Joseph J. Rogers and Joan Zaversnik, both of Rock Springs; two daughters, Lindsay Rogers and Sara Caine, both of Rock Springs; one brother, James M. Rogers of Omaha, Neb.; one half-brother, Michael Rogers of Arizona, one sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Gary Zaversnik of Omaha; his maternal grandmother, Stella Duzik of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Rogers was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mike Duzik; his paternal grandparents, Bill and Gladys Lowe; and his stepfather, Phillip M. Zaversnik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 WILLIAM LEROY SIERS DOUGLAS--Rites for Christian burial for William Leroy Siers, 58, were Monday, April 22, 1996 at 10 a.m. at the Converse Funeral Chapel in Douglas, with the Rev. John Murray of the St. James Catholic Church as the celebrant. Interment was in the Douglas Park Cemetery. Siers died Tuesday, April 16, 1996 in Park City, Utah. He was born Sept. 16, 1937 in Scottsbluff, Neb., the son of Frank and Lillian Bertha (Allman) Siers. He was reared and educated in South Dakota, living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwest South Dakota. He was married to Katherine R. Theuer on April 4, 1967 in Sioux Falls, S.D. He worked as a pipeline laborer for Chinook Pipeline and Northwinds of Wyoming. His hobbies were hunting for arrowhead and woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Rock Springs; mother Bertha Siers of Newcastle; three children, Ted Siers and Michel Siers both of Douglas and Billy Siers of South Dakota; also by grandchildren; six sisters, Theadora, Gloria, Donnie, Adel, Pat, and Darlene; and five brothers, Bob, Theodore, Reggie, Bobby and Kenny. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 RAINO J. MATSON Funeral services for Raino J. Matson were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Steve Matson, Dave Matson, BObby Matson, Jefferey Matson, Jess Sorel and Scott Berglin. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Klenck, Robert Larson, Renee Sorel, Julie Berglin and Jill Klenck. Matson, 89, of 97 H St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Matson had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born March 20, 1907 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Samuel and Edla Marie Heikala Matson. Matson attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1925. He married the former Enid Stark in Rock Springs on July 3, 1927, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 1996. Matson went to work for the Union Pacific Coal Company as an office manager in 1926 until the mines closed down. He later went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad as an administrative aid until his retirement in 1972. Matson was a member of the First Congregational Church and the BPO Elks Lodge. He served on the Reliance School Board and his hobby was fishing. Survivors include his son, Robert "Bob" Matson of Rock Springs; his daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Carol) Klenck of Oakland, Calif.; six grandchildren, Steve Matson of Vernal, Utah, Dave Matson of Gilbert, Ariz., Robert Matson of Midvale, Utah, Renee Sorel of Castro Valley, Calif., Julie Berglin of Pleasanton, Calif., and Jill Klenck of Sunset Beach, Calif.; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Matson was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 SARA ANN SKIDGEL RAWLINS--Funeral services for Sara Ann Skidgel, 69, were at 11 a.m. at Rostad Mortuary Chapel, on Friday, April 26, 1996, with the Rev. Rod Carlson of the Carbon County Christian Center officiating. Interment followed at the Rawlins Cemetery. She died Monday, April 22 at the Rawlins Hospital. Pallbearers were Tommy Skidgel, Robert Ellis, Frank Lucero, Asa Meeks, Chuck Bowlus and John Collier. She was born on May 22, 1926, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Harry and Phyllis (Wales) Woods. She grew up in Superior and spent most of her childhood there until her and her family moved to the Rawlins area. They later moved to the Sacramento, California area and lived for 14 years before moving back to Rawlins. She was a high school graduate in Superior. She was a member of the Carbon County Christian Center. She is survived by her children; son, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Skidgel, of Bairoil; daughter, Janice Gerstner of Gardnerville, Nev., and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Phyllis) Ellis, of Rawlins. She is survived by her former husband, Thomas Skidgel, of Clarksville, Ark. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. and Mrs. Bob (Mary Jo) Collier of Rawlins, and a brother, Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Lynn) Woods, of Denver. She is survived by her grandchildren, Sabrina Skidgel, of Casper, and Tommy and his wife, Jennifer Skidgel of Rawlins, Stacey Mott, of Carson City, Nev., Shane Peterson, of Carson City, Nev., and Misty Peterson, of Gardnerville, Nev., and Shanda Ellis, of Rawlins, and Robert Ellis, of Rawlins. She is survived by her great-grandchildren, Samantha, Courtney, Aubree and Tyler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 BAILEY MORGAN MITCHELL Graveside funeral services and interment for Bailey Morgan Mitchell were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 1996 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Bailey Morgan Mitchell, infant daughter of Ryan Patrick and Erin Michelle Cobb Mitchell of 115 East 3rd South, Space No. 4, Green River, was dead at birth at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include her parents of Green River; one brother, Warren Daniel Mitchell of Green River; her paternal grandparents, Steve and Linda Mitchell of Green River; her maternal grandparents, Peggy Cobb of Manila, Utah and Al and Mary Cobb of Salt Lake City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 1996 WILLIAM EDWARD HANKS WASHINGTON, Utah--Memorial services for William Edward Hanks were Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel in St. George. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Hanks, 80, died April 18, 1996 in Washington, Utah. He was born Oct. 16, 1915 in Pinedale, to Thomas Morgan and Reba Oliver Hanks. He married Marie C. Heaberlin on Nov. 3, 1938 in Rock Springs. He worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company at Winton when he married his wife Marie. Later he worked for Mountain Fuel Supply Company out of Rock Springs. He retired in October, 1976 after 32 years of service. He had two children and five granddaughters. Hanks was a member of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in St. George, Utah. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and camping. For many years he was active with the Boy Scouts of America and received the highest civilian award, the Silver Beaver for his service. After retirement the couple moved to their home on the upper Green River, spending the summers in their mountains and traveling south in the winter. Hanks is survived by his wife, Marie; two children, Mrs. Charles (Jeanett) Murrell, Seattle, Wash.; and Elmer Hanks, Arvada, Colo.; five granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1996 MARJORIE MAE JAMES Funeral services for Marjorie Mae James were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 29, 1996, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. James, 84, of 2060 Fir Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 7 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1976, Mrs. James died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 26, 1911 in Round Bottom, Ohio, the daughter of the late Emmett and Grace Minder Pyles. She attended schools in Wheeling, W.Va., and Lafferty, Ohio, and was a graduate of the Lafferty High School with the class of 1930. She attended college at Wheeling and married Felix G. “Jack” James in Wellsburg, W.Va. on Oct. 5, 1935. He preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1995. Mrs. James was a member of the Episcopal Church and she was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star for 60 years. Survivors include two sons, Deane James of Rock Springs and F. Gary James of La Crescenta, Calif.; one daughter, Kathleen R. Mahan of Simi Valley, Calif.; two sisters, Evelyn Johnson of Buffalo and Nancy Ferrell of Fort Worth, Texas; eight grandchildren, Karen Hamilton, Karla Rae Custodero, Karyl Kaye Mahan and Celinda Lee Mahan all of Simi Valley, Daryl James of La Crescenta, Heather Mattinson and Deane and Holly James, all of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Amanda Hamilton and Devon Custodero all of Simi Valley and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. James was preceded in death by one daughter, Margo Dee James who died in infancy and two brothers, Deane E. Pyles and Emmett Pyles, Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1996 EDITH M. CLARK Funeral services for Edith M. Clark who died Wednesday were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 29, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Elmer Dimick, Dennis Kessner, Randy Kessner, Steve Shassetz, Mark Shassetz and Craig Butler. Miss Clark, 73, of 530 Gobel St. No. 11, Rock Springs, died at 12:40 pm. Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 25, 1922 in Provo, Utah, the daughter of the late William and Lydia Barney Clark. She attended schools in Superior and was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include on brother, Gene Clark and one sister, Arlene Pecolar, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Dimick and Floyde Clark who died in infancy and two sisters, Sylvia Demas and Esther Shassetz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1996 VIOLET C. VAVOLD Funeral services for Violet C. Vavold were conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Kody Klundt, Dr. Brent Sigler, Scott Kearns, Henry Chevalier, Frank Chevalier and Herman Rauzi. Mrs. Vavold, 84, of 515 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Vavold died while recuperating from a recent surgery. She was born in Auburn, Ill., on Aug. 29, 1911, the daughter of the late Edmund and Honorine Leroy Chevalier. She attended schools in Illinois and married Oswald “Skeezix” Vavold in Green River. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1971. Her hobbies included gardening and baking cookies. Mrs. Vavold was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Carmella Vavold of Pinedale; one sister, Celestine Prentice of Orem, Utah; five grandchildren, Dr. Karla Vavold Sigler of Denver, Eileen Vavold Klundt of Twin Falls, Idaho, Lynn Vavold Kearns of Salt Lake City, Susan Araas and Jayne Vavold Jons of Houston; three great-grandchildren, Preslie Vavold Klundt of Twin Falls, Mar and Kristen Araas of Houston; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Vavold was preceded in death by one daughter, Rose Marie Vavold who died at birth; one son, Lester Vavold who died Sept. 20, 1995; four brothers, Frank, Henry, John and Edmund Chevalier and one sister, Sister Mary Ellis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1996 HOWARD M. TRUMBLE Funeral services for Howard M. Trumble were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 3, 1996 at the First Baptist Church, 171 North 3rd East, Green River. The Rev. Steven Todd conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Toby Trumble, Eric Keith, John Marx, Lonnie Ramon, Zac Trumble and Jamie Marx. Honorary pallbearers included Chris Trumble, Andy Trumble, Tyler Keith and Jarrod Marx. Trumble, 81, of 413 Tollgate Ave., West Green River, died at 1:16 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since April 24. A longtime resident of Green River, Trumble died following a brief illness. He was born on March 10, 1915 in Harvey, Ill., and was raised by his foster parents, Alex and Florence Bray Trumble. He attended schools in Kankakee, Ill., and he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Missouri. He married the former Lucille Williamson while in the CCC in Savannah, Mo., on Nov. 21, 1936. They moved to Laramie in 1942 where Trumble worked for the Morris and Knudsen Construction Company. In 1951 the moved to Green River, where he went to work for the FMC Corporation. Trumble retired as a mine foreman for the FMC Corporation where he worked for 30 years. He was a volunteer fireman for the Green River Fire Department for many years and helped in organization of the department. He was a square dance caller. Trumble’s hobbies were fishing and reading. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Trumble of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Rodney Allen and JoAnn Trumble of Pinedale; one daughter, Ronda Lea Burnham of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cora Beth (Corky) and Eddie Marx of Green River and Florence Anne and Kent Ramon of Sandy, Utah; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1996 DOROTHY RIZZI EAST CARBON, Utah—Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Henderson Rizzi were Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Sunnyside, Utah. Interment was in Price City Cemetery. Mrs. Rizzi, 74, died April 21, 1996 in Price, Utah. She was born Dec. 8, 1921 in Heiner, Utah, a daughter of Jack and Janie Rose Henderson. She married Valentine Rizzi Sr. on May 25, 1940 in Green River. She was a member of the Baptist Church of Sunnyside. She was a resident of East Carbon, Utah, since 1943. She was a member of senior citizens of East Carbon. She is survived by husband, Valentine Rizzi, East Carbon; three sons, Lucky T. and Rita Rizzi Sr., Reno, Nev.; Val W. Rizzi Jr., West Valley, Utah; Tyler T. Rizzie, West Valley; three grandsons, Lucky T. Rizzi Jr., East Carbon; Dominic W. Rizzi, West Valley; Curtis V. Rizzi, West Valley; great-granddaughter, Ylessa M. Rizzi, West Valley; sister, Myrtle Morrie, West Valley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1996 ANGELO L. KAUMO A Mass of Christian burial for Angelo L. Kaumo was concelebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel and the Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Italian American Society section of the St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Pallbearers were Lennie Kaumo, Teno Flaim, Don Barbero, Tony Bassani, Bill Lee and Joe Shubert. Honorary pallbeares included Silvio Pedri, Joe Kaumo, August Kaumo, Albert Anselmi, Joe Tardoni and Sulo Hill. Kaumo, 76, of 837 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 2:20 a.m. Friday, April 26, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since April 24, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Kaumo had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born Aug. 13, 1919 in Gunn, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Deltrosso Kaumo. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1939. He married the former Pierina Flaim at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Sept. 15, 1941. Kaumo was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in barrage balloons. Kaumo worked in the Stansbury Mine as an electrician and retired in 1988 as the owner and operator of Jefferis Furniture Store. He served as a Rock Spring City Councilman for Ward III. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the Italian American Society. Survivors include his wife, Pierina Kaumo of Rock Springs; two sons, Buddy Kaumo and wife Mary Joe of Rock Springs and Dennis Kaumo, Placentia, Calif.; two brothers, Joe Kaumo and August Kaumo, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Amelia Hill of Rock Springs and Mary Motichka of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Flora Bertagnolli and Leola Kaumo, both of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Brian Kaumo and wife, Leslie of Albuquerque, N.M., Christopher Kaumo of Laramie, Jon Kaumo and Alexa Kaumo, both of Placentia, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kaumo was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Leno Kaumo, and one granddaughter, Michelle Kaumo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1996 JOHN R. McMULLEN Funeral services for John R. “Mac” McMullen were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs with military graveside services by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Pallbearers were Rowland Fisher, Todd Dona, Danny Prado, Gerald Richardson, Jamie Prado and Robert Prado. McMullen, 69, of 621 Fifth Ave. West, Rock Springs, died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former resident of Long Beach, Calif., McMullen had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born June 27, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Ind., the son of the late James and Henrietta Zollinger McMullen. He attended schools in Fort Wayne, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served in the military for 20 years. McMullen was a retired meat cutter who worked in California until his retirement. Survivors include one son, John M. McMullen of Dickinson, Texas; three daughters, Sue Comstock of Rock Springs, Kathy Novak of Mountain View, Calif., and Maureen Miller of Sidney, Mont.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, McMullen was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Braden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 1996 DONNIE H. McELREATH FARMINGTON, N.M.—Services for Donnie H. McElreath were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at Brewer & Lee Colonial Heights Chapel, 103 E. Ute, Farmington, N.M., with Jack Wheat officiating. Interment followed at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Starkey, George Manolli, Dennis Babb, Greg Booher, Tom Thompson and Jamal Yassien. McElreath, 61, of Farmington, N.M., died Wednesday, April 24, 1996 as a result of an auto accident. McElreath was born on March 15, 1935 in Stanford, Texas. He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1747. He established, owned and operated and acted as president of the Black Gold Oil Well Service Co. in Farmington. McElreath’s hobbies were boating and music including playing the guitar. He was a veteran who served with the U.S. Navy. He lived in Wyoming from 1970-1994. Survivors include his son, Joe McElreath and his wife, Ann of Farmington; two daughters, Donna Manolli and her husband, George, of Bloomfield, N.M., Bebe Babb and husband, Dennis, of Farmington; sisters, Jorita Long of San Antonio, Texas, Linda Hall of Farmington, and Sandy Booher of Tucson, Ariz.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1996 FRANK ZAVERSNIK A mass of Christian burial for Frank Zaversnik was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Phil Zaversnik, Matt Zaversnik, Mike Pierce, Brandon Pierce, Curt Melson and August Seneshale. Zaversnik, 82, of 542 N St., Rock Springs, died at 3:54 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since April 30, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Zaversnik died due to complications from black lung. He was born Nov. 19, 1913 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Theresa Potochnik Zaversnik. Zaversnik attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Rose Caroline Starman in Rock Springs in 1936. She preceded him in death on June 18, 1994. Zaversnik worked in the Rock Springs area coal mines and at Stauffer Chemical until his retirement. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Vaneita Zaversnik of Roy, Utah; one brother, Phil Zaversnik of Kamiah, Wash.; three sisters, Betty Jacob of Newport, Wash., Rose Hotchkiss of Elk, Wash., and Mary Yakimovich of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Rachele and Matthew Zaversnik, both of Huntsville, Utah; three step-grandchildren, Mike Pierce and Amber Close, both of Roy and Brandon Pierce of Ogden, Utah; one great-grandchild, Kelsey Dalton; and one step-great-grandchild, BriAna Pierce of Roy; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to is parents and wife, Rose, Zaversnik was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Joe Zaversnik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1996 JOAN ROBEY Following cremation a wake service for Joan Robey who died May 2 was celebrated at 3 p.m. Monday, May 6, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive in Green River. Sister Betty Lorenz officiated. Mrs. Robey, 61, of 625 Juniper St., Green River, died at 5:27 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Sunday, April 28, 1996. A resident of Green River since 1982 and former resident of McKinnon, Mrs. Robey had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born March 24, 1935 in Pratt, Kan., the daughter of Glen and Juanita Ruth Kimmel Leckner. Mrs. Robey attended schools in Pratt and married James N. Robey in Clayton, N.M., on Jan. 1, 1952. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, James, of Green River; her mother, Ruth Leckenr of Pratt; one son, Troy Robey of Albany, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. Mike (Connie) Hacking of Pocatello, Idaho, Mrs. Robert (Lynn) Marang and Mrs. John (Marie) Wilson, both of Rock Springs; three brothers, Robert, Lawrence, and Gordon Leckner, all of Pratt; one sister, Debra of Pratt; 12 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Robey was preceded in death by her father, Glen Leckner; one sister, Glenda Leckner; one son, Clark Robey; and one grandson, Matthew Robey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1996 GEORGE L. LEMICH Funeral services for George L. Lemich were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 1996 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N St., Rock Springs. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Phillips, Robert Condie, Robert Dowdy, Emil L. Lemich, Michael Matozevich, Joe Matozevich, Richard Compton and George Pryich. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Stark, Peter Kure, Jack Krmpotich, Floyd Stokes, Wesley Zakovich, Brandon Ice. Glen Taucher, the late Steven Cmopton, Alex Clark and Dr. John Gosar. Lemich, 72, of 1203 10th ST., Rock Springs, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 1996 at the West Park Hospital in Cody where he had been a patient for the past two days. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Lemich had been in ill health for the past 11 years. He was born on May 26, 1923 in Winton, the son of the late Louis “Louie” and Helen Chonik Lemich. Lemich attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1941. He served the 103rd Infantry in the United States Army as a MP during World War II. Lemich was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the American Theater Service Medal, and the European, African and Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was discharged in 1945 and then attended the University of Wyoming. Lemich married the former Sophie Pryich in Rock Springs on June 17, 1952 and she preceded him in death on Aug. 10, 1995. He went to work as a police officer for the Rock Springs Police Department and retired in 1973. Lemich worked at the Stansbury Mine for eight years, and he later went to work for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy sheriff, retiring in 1987. Lemich was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the International Order of Odd Fellows, the Serbian Lodge, the Excelsior Lodge No. 9, the Masonic Lodge, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, the National Deputy Sheriff’s Association, the Police Protective Association, a life member of the Wyoming Peace Officers Association and the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his son, George Emil Lemich of Cody; one brother and sister-in-law, Emil and Paula Lemich of Rawlins and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Lemich was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Nick and Mike Zakovich and one brother, Pete Lemich, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1996 JAMES W. JUNE A mass of Christian burial for James W. June was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A wake service with rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Green River. Sister Betty Lorenz officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Justin Bonomo, Cass Cole, Brian Hambek, John Anastos, Jim Brinkerhoff and Don Van Matre. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Arnoldi, Lawrence Madsen Sr., Gerald Oppelhams, Gary Bailiff, George Lev, Shane Cole, Tyler Bonomo, John Anselmi and Dwayne Kerr. June, 69, of 375 Jensen St., Green River, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, May 3, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past 35 years and former resident of Sheridan, June had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born on March 16, 1927 in Casper, the son of the late Adrian D. and Elizabeth Wadick June. He attended schools in Sheridan and entered the U.S. Navy where he served during World War II. He married the former Lorraine VarBerkum in Sheridan in 1946 and she preceded him in death in 1989. June attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a master’s degree in bird biology. He worked as a bird biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for 33 years until his retirement in 1989. June served on the Green River City Council for four years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the State Historical Society and the VFW Club of Green River. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William A. and Debbie June of Las Vegas; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Kay and William R. Bonomo of Green River, Beth and Larry Madsen of Casper, and Peggy and Joe Filipowicz of Cascade, Mont.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1996 HARRY H. STASSINOS Funeral services for Harry H. Stassinos were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A prayer service was conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment were in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Art Hamilton, Jim Daniel, Kayle Cross, Lennie Arnoldi, John Fantin and Karl Bogataj. Honorary pallbearers were Marko Begovich, Joe Arnoldi, Rich Caller, Wayne Geck, Mike Vase, Jim Lamatis and Harry Chipp. Stassinos, 66, of No. 26 Stassinos Ranch Road, Rock Springs, died at 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Stassinos had been inill health for the past several weeks. He was born on Oct. 22, 1929 in Rock Springs, the son of the late James and Angelika Lamatis Stassinos. Stassinos attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1948. He attended Mississippi State University in Ellisville, Miss., on a track scholarship. While in Rock Springs High School, Stassinos set the district track record and the state track record of 52 seconds for the 440-yard dash. While attending college, he ran the 440-yeard dash in 49 seconds flat. Stassinos was known as the Whirlwind of Wyoming in college. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. STassinos lost his right foot and suffered a double compound fracture of his left leg when he stepped on a land mine while helping rescue his wounded platoon leader. He was a private first class at the time and left he Marines, having achieved the rank of sergeant. Stassinos held the United Nations Ribbon, the U.S. Presidential Unit Citation, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Bronze Star Medal with combat V, the Purple Heart and the Korean Ribbon with one campaign star. He married the former Evelyn Marie Asay in Salt Lake City on Sept. 29, 1953, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 14, 1995. Stassinos was a retired heavy equipment operator who worked for Sweetwater County Road and Bridge for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624, a past member of the American Legion and a longtime past member of the Sweetwater County Search and Rescue Unit. Survivors include four sons, Jim Stassinos, Ron Stassinos, John Stassinos and Chris Stassinos, all of Rock Springs; six daughters, Debbie Guillen, Barbie Hennessy, Theresa Piaia, Mary Stassinos, Jan Levitt and Toni Stassinos, all of Rock Springs; one cousin, Jim Lamatis of Modesto, Calif., and 15 grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Evelyn, Stassinos was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Stassinos and one grandson, Michael Theron Stassinos. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1996 VICKIE LEE STEWART Funeral services for Vickie Le Stewart were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 10, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jeff Ackers, Joe Parana, Eric Christoffersen, Robert Blashaw, Richard Callas and Roy Shupe. Mrs. Stewart, 38, of 166 Foothill Blvd. No. 70, Rock Springs, died at 7:53 p.m. Monday, May 6, 1996 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Mrs. Stewart was the driver of a southbound vehicle that was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed. The vehicle left the highway and rolled two times. The accident occurred at about 7:10 p.m. at mile marker 509.4 on Highway 191 South, approximately 10.4 miles southwest of Rock Springs. She died of multiple internal head, neck and chest injuries. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 14 years and former resident of Klamath Falls, Ore., Mrs. Stewart was born Sept. 9, 1957 in Medford, Ore., the daughter of Don and Laura Holmes Burwell. She attended schools in Klamath Falls and was a graduate of the Klamath Falls High School with the class of 1976. She married Ralph Norman Stewart in Ely, Nev. in 1992. Mrs. Stewart worked as a cosmetologist and stylist for Pro-Design for two years. She also worked as a consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Norman Stewart of Rock Springs; her father, Don Burwell of Phoenix, Ariz.; her mother, Laura Holmes of Jeffrey City; one son, Dennis Purcell; one stepson, John Russell Stewart of Sheridan; one daughter, Samantha Purcell of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Amanda Stewart of Sheridan; one brother, Mark Burwell of Rock Springs; three sisters, Patricia Demaris of Olympia, Wash., Lauri Shatz of Phoenix, Ariz., RaDonna Chesney of Salem, Mo.; one grandson, Brady Purcell; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1996 JOHN MIHANOVICH SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Rosary for former Sacramento, Calif., deputy police chief John Mihanovich was recited Wednesday, May 1 at St. Anthony’s Church in Sacramento. Funeral services were Thursday, May 2 at the church. Entombment was in St. Mary’s Mausoleum. He was born in Rock Springs and moved to Sacramento as a youth. He grew up on the east side of the city and entered the Marine Corps in 1948 after graduating from high school. He was a highly decorated Korean War combat veteran who returned to earn a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento. He then went on to work almost 32 years for the Sacramento Police Department, rising through the ranks to deputy chief. Survivors include his wife, Judy; brother, Zee and son, John Jr., all of Sacramento; his daughters, Anne Gravert of Sacramento, Marilyn Nishkian of Elk Grove, Calif., and Sharon Cumming, Citrus Heights, Calif.; three grandchildren; and cousins including Lily Mihanovich and Virginia Mihanovich, both or Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1996 GUST GAVIOTIS CASPER—Memorial services for Gust Gaviotis were Friday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m. at Highland Park Community Church in Casper. Gaviotis, 71, of Casper died Saturday, May 4, 1996 in Casper. He was born Sept. 1, 1924 in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Apple; four children; two grandchildren and other family members including brothers, Mike Gaviotis and Joe Gaviotis of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 1996 DOMINIK D. SUSICH CENTRALIA, Wash.—A memorial funeral mass for Dominik D. Susich was conducted on Monday, May 6 at 8 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Centralia, Wash., with the Rev. Tuan Nguyen officiating. The rosary was recited beginning at 7:45 a.m. at the church. Susich, 74, a resident of Centralia for the past seven years, died April 27, 1996 at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Wash. He was born Aug. 4, 1921 in Yugoslavia to Felix and Regina (Tadevich) Susich. He grew up and attended schools in Yugoslavia. He moved with his family to Wyoming in the early 1930s. They returned to Yugoslavia prior to World War II and returned to Wyoming following the war. Susich worked in the coal miens in Wyoming and later in the oil fields. He later worked as a carpenter in home construction. He married Mary Buh in Rock Springs in April of 1950. They moved to Bothell, Wash., in 1966 where he continued to work as a home construction carpenter. He retired in 1989 and moved to Centralia that same year. Susich’s hobby was traveling. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Susich, Centralia; one daughter, Regina Rose, Longview, Wash.; three brothers, Felix Susich, Lander, Steve Susich, Rock Springs, and Victor Susich, Yugoslavia; two sisters, Matilda Porenta, Rock Springs and Regina Jakovich in Yugoslavia; two granddaughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 1996 PAUL KRAGOVICH Memorial services for Paul Kragovich, 79, of 1719 Imperial Drive, Apt. E-16, Rock Springs were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 17, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Kragovich died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since March 25, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Sun City, Ariz., Kragovich had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Dec. 5, 1916 in Cumberland, the son of the late Nickolas and Idelen [sic] Kelesar Kragovich. Kragovich attended schools in Winton and Reliance, and married the former Velma Arlene Adams in Manila, Utah in 1937. She preceded him in death on January 22, 1964. He worked as a miner for F.M.C. Corporation and later went to work for the Rainbow Coal Compnay until the time of his retirement. Kragovich was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and the BPO Elks Lodge No. 624 and the United Mined Workers of America. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Joe (Norma) Jean Henry of Riceville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Kragovich was preceded in death by one daughter, Carmen Ruth Spence, and three brothers, Tommy, Nick and Joseph Kragovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 1996 MARIE GATTI Funeral services for Marie Gatti were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers included Charles Henderson, George Doak, Bill Cedarberg, Frank Subic, Robert Gatti and Craig Hawks. Mrs. Gatti, 75, of 705 McTee ST., Rock Springs, died at about 2 p.m. Monday, May 13, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient since May 8, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Gatti died following a sudden illness. She was born Oct. 20, 1920 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Shore “Bud” and Josephine Wright McTee. Mrs. Gatti attended schools in Rock Springs and Ogden, Utah and graduated form the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind in Ogden in 1938. She married John Gatti in Rock Springs April 5, 1941. Mrs. Gatti was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include her husband, John of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, John S. and Leslie Gatti of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Marianne Gatti of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gatti was preceded in death by one sister, Vivian Hansen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 1996 JAMES F. DOLAN LYMAN—Funeral services for James F. Dolan were conducted Wednesday, May 15, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Urie LDS Stake Center. Interment was in the Lyman City Cemetery. Dolan, 45, died May 11, 1996 at the Evanston Regional Hospital. He was born Jan. 11, 1951 in Brocton, Mass. He married Barbara Chillano on Jan. 9, 1982 in Philadelphia. He was employed as a physician's assistant at the Wortham Professional Building in Lyman. He served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Dolan of Lyman; a daughter, Evelyn Dolan of Lyman; sons, Ian and Joshua Neptune of Whooster, Ohio; his mother, Bernice Dolan of Sterling, Pa.; a sister, Donna Wiley of Muncy, Pa., and one grandson, Zachery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 1996 SHARON (SHERRY) L. HYMEL EVANSTON - A memorial service for Sharon (Sherry) L. Marble Hymel was conducted Saturday, May 11, 1996, at 10 a.m., at the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Mrs. Hymel, 46, died at her residence May 7, 1996. She was born April 18, 1950, in Tremonton, Utah, the daughter of Gerald I. and Nedra Lamb Marble. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She worked as a real estate agent and her hobby was painting. She is survived by her parents, Nedra and Larry Burke of Evanston; stepmother, Rose Marble of Buffalo; two brothers, Troy G. Marble of Evanston and Dr. Grant Christensen of Rock Springs; and her long-term companion, Ray Venta, Sr. of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her father and her brother, Donald. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 25, 1996 M. EILEEN LUCAS CHEESBROUGH RAWLINS - A memorial mass for M. Eileen Lucas Cheesbrough was conducted Monday, May 20, 1996 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Malcolm Reid officiating. Interment of cremains was at the Hanna Cemetery. She died at her home Monday, May 13, 1996 in Rawlins at the age of 86. She was born July 13, 1909, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Harrison Lucas, in Hanna. She was raised and educated in Hanna, graduating from Hanna High School. She worked in Hanna at the U.P. Store until the mines closed in 1953-1954. She then moved to Rawlins where she worked in King's Dress Shop and also at Bonnie's until Bonnie's closed. She married Ray Cheesbrough in Denver in December of 1951. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She had been active in B.P.W. and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary for many years. She is survived by 12 nieces and nephews, Josephine and husband Curt Melson of Rawlins, Sharon E. Rogers of Golden, Colo., Pauline Beck and husband Ed of Golden, Donna Collins and husband Jack, Wilma Erramouspe and her husband John, Joe Rogers and wife Marilyn, all of Rock Springs, Genevieve Gordon of Lakewood, Colo., Theresa Ann Hein and husband Ron of Dalhart, Texas, Diane Sanderson and husband Steve, of Si Charles, Mo., William Lucas and wife Theresa of Mesa, Ariz., Christopher Lucas and wife Michelle of Glendale, Ariz. and Brian and wife Bonnie Lucas. She is also survived by many great-great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, brothers, Joe Jr., Vincent, Clarence and Bernard Lucas, and sisters, Jessie Hapgood and Gladys Lowe, a niece, Patricia Anderson, and a great-great-nephew, Joey Rogers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 25, 1996 HENRY “EDDIE” BOOHER GRAND JUNCTION - Services for Henry "Eddie" Booher were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Ridgway Community Church, the Rev. Joe Kirby officiated. Burial was in the Dallas Park Cemetery at Ridgway. Booher III, 11, Ridgway, Colo., died May 17, 1996 in Ridgway after being hit by an automobile. He was born March 3, 1985 in Houston, a son of Henry Edward Booher Jr. and Karla Kay Edd and had lived in the Ridgway, Ouray, Colo., area for the past nine months. He attended Christian churches. He played for the Ridgway soccer team. His special interests included soccer, skate boarding, bike riding, fishing and snow boarding. He traveled through much of the United States with his father and also traveled to Europe, Africa and Mexico. While in Kenya he was adopted at age 8 by a Masai warrior. Survivors in addition to his parents include his grandparents, Hank and Grace Booher. Monticello, Utah, Pete and Lil Edd, Rock Springs, and Rosalie Edd, Salt Lake City; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1996 CHARLES T. “CHARLIE” MOORE Funeral services for Charles T. “Charlie” Moore were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, 1996 at the First United Methodist Church, 1380 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. The Revs. Laurie Bruce and Bill Bruce officiated. Pallbearers were Ron Gale, Tom Moore, Don Moore, Les Farr, Kahuakai Keliihoomalu and David Farr. Moore, 80, of 735 Iowa Ave., Green River, died at 12:55 p.m. Monday, May 27, 1996 at his home in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past eight years and former resident of Rock springs, Moore had been in ill health for the past one and one-half years. He was born Nov. 10, 1915 in San Francisco, Calif., the son of the late Thomas and Lena Moore. He attended schools in Los Angeles, Calif., and was a graduate of the Hollywood High School in Hollywood, Calif. Moore married the former Margaret Lois Smith in Evanston March 17, 1958 and she preceded him in death March 4, 1983. He later married the former Betty E. Silver Chapman in Las Vegas, Nev. on July 19, 1988. Moore was a car salesman, having worked for McCurtain Motors in Rock Springs for almost 30 years until his retirement in December of 1994. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Beey E. Moore of Green River; two sons, C. Thomas Moore of Redding, Calif. and Donald Moore of Rock Springs; four stepsons, Lesslie Farr and wife Julie of Rock Springs, David Farr of Rock Springs, David Chapman of Laramie and James Chapman of San Francisco; one daughter, Lynette Gale and husband Ronald of Rock Springs; three stepdaughters, Marie Ballinger and husband Bob of Redding, Ginger Slaughter and husband Bob of Aurora, Ill. and Elizabeth McClintock and husband Ted of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren, Kai Keliihoomalu, Brady Gale, Chelsey Gale, Elise Farr and Bobby Slaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1996 WARREN ROBERT MARTIN LA GRANDE, ORE.--A short funeral service for Warren Robert Martin, aka Robert W. "Buster” Martin was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23 at Payne Family Mortuary in La Grande, Ore. A graveside service and interment was at the Pinedale cemetery Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. Martin, 84, of La Grande, Ore., died at Valley View Care Center May 19, 1996. He was born in a log cabin near Daniel, Dec. 30, 1911, the first of 10 children of Charles and Cora (Payne) Martin. He was raised in Jackson and graduated from Jackson High School in 1931. He married Iris Elfie Imeson on April 17, 1933. They ranched with draft horses for many years in Jackson, Boulder, Pinedale and Eden. After retiring in 1991, he and Iris moved to Oregon to be near family. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1954 and served in many positions in the Sunday school as well as being a branch president and stake missionary. He is survived by his wife, Iris, of La Grande; sons, Bob of Woodruff, Utah, Loren of Provo, Utah and Stuart of La Grande; a daughter, Idonna Robison of Woodruff; 27 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Jeanette Wilson of Sheridan, Mont., Edna Wilson of Rigby, Idaho and Ruby Ward of Ririe, Idaho; and brothers, Roy of Jackson, Harold of Chester, Idaho and Donald of Rigby, Idaho. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred, a daughter, Ardella, two brothers, Richard and Charles and a grandson, Loren Dale. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1996 WILLIAM EDWARD SIMS BOISE, Idaho--Graveside services for William Edward Sims were conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, May 24 in the Syringa section of the Dry Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Alex Chamberlain officiated. Sims, 66, died Sunday, May 19, 1996 at a Boise, Idaho care center. Sims was born July 17, 1929 in Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1948. He joined the U.S. Navy in October 1950 and served in the Pacific and Alaska. He was honorably discharged in 1954. After leaving the Navy, Sims attended Portland State College in Portland, Ore. to become an optician. He married Anne Romine May 25, 1957 and moved to Boise in 1961 where he worked until he retired in 1991. Survivors include his wife Anne; a daughter, Kristine S. Scott and her husband Dave, a son, Robert W. and his wife Amber; two granddaughters, Jennifer and Kaitlin Sims; mother, Doreen Sims, all of Boise; a brother, Robert S. Sims and his wife Julie; two nieces, Mary Wooten and Roberta Pengy; a nephew, Michael S. Sims; a grandnephew, James Michael Sims, all of North Carolina; his aunts, Margaret Hofeldt and Nettie Miller of Rock Springs, and Glenna Lillis of New Hampshire. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 1996 ALLEN CLIFFORD TEDROW MENDON, Utah—Interment of Allen Clifford Tedrow was in the Cypress Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Colma, Calif. Tedrow, 80, died Tuesday, May 21, 1996 at the Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. He was born Nov. 7, 1915 in Rock Springs, a son of Steve and Margaret Tedrow. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 1996 JESSICA ANNE HUGHES Funeral services for Jessica Anne Hughes were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar Street, Rock Springs. The Rev. Ben K. Hansen conducted the services. Funeral services were also June 5, 1996 at the LDS church, 2956 South Street, Wheatland. Interment was in the Wheatland Cemetery in Wheatland. Pallbearers were Harley Christensen, Tom McCartney, Robert Harshbarger, Robert Fronafel, Kevin Wittmayer and Dee Potter. Honorary pallbearers included Terry Hopper, Forrest Harry, Tom McCartney and Marion McCartney. The Rock Springs 8-year-old, of 1650 Dewar Drive No. 96, died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 1996 at her home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born July 30, 1987 in Rock Springs, the daughter of James Randall and Bonnie Dee McCartney Hughes. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was presently enrolled in the third grade at Desert View Elementary School. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her parents, Randy and Bonnie Hughes of Rock Springs; two brothers, C.J. and Jason Hughes, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Jennifer Hughes of Rock Springs; her paternal grandparents, James C. and Cecelia Hughes of Rock Springs; her maternal grandparents, Robert E. and Mary J. McCartney of Reliance; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Tomys and Della Tugmon; her great-grandmother, Adelina Pacheco, and one cousin, Venice McCartney. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 1996 LURAE A. BRINKERHOFF A memorial service was conducted June 1, 1996 for Lurae A. Brinkerhoff of Green River, who died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 1996 at her home after batting cancer since March, 1994. A new gazebo will be built in her memory. She was born March 15, 1940 and raised in Los Angeles. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1962 with a major in music. After teaching hand in Utah and Idaho, she and her husband, the late Jack Brinkerholf, came to Green River over 20 years ago. Mrs. Brinkerhoff taught band at Lincoln Middle School and participated in many community music organizations over the years including playing trombone in Sweetwater Sounds and the WWCC Jazz Band, and cello in the Sweetwater Community Orchestra. She was one of the founding members of the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism. She actively participated for 18 years in the study and reenactment of medieval life and established the Early Music Recorder Guild for promotion of Medieval and Renaissance music. For the past 10 years she was a volunteer for the US Fish and Wildlife at the Grays Lake National Wildlife refuge in Idaho. She participated in numerous bird counts, nesting projects, and the transplanting of whooping crane eggs. As a member of many national birding associations she traveled throughout the Rocky Mountain Region to participate in bird counts, especially cranes. Her backyard in Green River was designed to attract birds of all sorts and she kept records throughout the year of the number and types. She was also active in the Green River Garden Club and was recent past president. Many people will remember her for her photography of wildlife, scenes of Sweetwater County and mountain men. She won numerous awards at the county fair over the years and exhibited throughout the region. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 1996 PAULINE TAYLOR KEMMERER - A rosary and funeral mass for Pauline Taylor was conducted at St. Patrick's Church in Kemmerer/Diamondville at 9 a.m. Monday, June 3, 1996. Mrs. Taylor, 95, of Kemmerer died Tuesday, May 28, 1996 at the South Lincoln Hospital in Kemmerer. She was born Nov. 27, 1900 in Evanston and came to Kemmerer with her family when she was five months old. Her father, J.W. Sammon, was an attorney and businessman, while her husband, Frank H. Taylor, was associated with The Kemmerer Gazette for almost 50 years before retiring in the 1960s. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. and Mrs. Gordon Huntington of Davis, Calif.; a son, the Rev. Charles F. Taylor of Kemmerer; a grandson, Charles Huntington of Oregon, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Margaret Popp of Diamondville. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 1996 CLAUDE E. SADLIER ROBERTSON - Funeral services for Claude E. (Ike) Sadlier were conducted in the American Legion Hall in Fort Bridger Friday, June 7, 1996 at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery, under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Sadlier, 57, died at his residence June 4, 1996 after suffering with cancer. He was born Aug. 13, 1938 to Claude W. and Alice (Peterson) Sadlier in Ferron, Utah. On August 27, 1961 he married Kaye Harvey in Elko, Nev. He is a member, and past president of the Lions Club, and a member of the American Legion Post No. 36. He also served on the Uinta County Sales Committee, and the Uinta County Fair Board, where he was a past president. He worked as an instrumentation foreman for TG Soda Ash. He is survived by his wife of Robertson; son and daughter-in-law Bob and Dee Sadlier of Robertson; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Tom Widiker of Glenrock; his mother, Alice Sadlier of Vernal, Utah; parents-in-law, Harold and Bessie Harvey of Robertson; and brother and sister-in-law, LaRay and Pauline Sadlier of McKinnon. He also had four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father and an infant son, Donald Craig. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 1996 MICHAEL L. GILLOCK TUCSON, Ariz. - Funeral services for Michael L. Gillock were conducted Friday, May 31, 1996 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Vail Ward, 1655 S. Melpomene Way in Tucson. Gillock, 31, died Monday, May 27, 1996 at his home in Tucson, Ariz., where he lived for the past several years. Before Gillock moved back to Tucson, he lived in Rock Spring for several years where he had many friends. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Gillock of Tucson; two daughters, Stephanie Gillock and Tabitha Gillock of Tucson; two brothers, Allen J. Strand of Green River and Richard A. Gillock of Rock Springs; one sister, Sharyon A. Thomas of Tucson; parents, Donna K. and David L. Gillock of Vail, Ariz. and John V. Strand of Tucson; grandparents, Lawrence A. Macklin of Tucson and Barney H. and Louzetta Gillock of Thatcher, Ariz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 1996 CLAUD ELDRED FRANKLIN CASPER --Services for Claud Eldred Franklin, 72, of Casper were conducted Thursday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Chapel. Interment was in the Highland Cemetery. Franklin died June 3, 1996 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was born Sept. 17, 1923 in Lander to Claud Harold Franklin and Annie Laurie Wise. He lived in Wyoming all his life. He worked as a coal miner for 12 years for Union Pacific Coal Company in Superior. He moved to Casper in 1954 where he was a retired bartender from the Paradise Valley Country Club. He married Ruby Wacker in Douglas July 31, 1970. He was a member of the LDS church and a business agent for the Bartenders Union for many years. He also represented hotel and restaurant workers in the AFL-CIO Union. Survivors include two daughters, Sonja Huff and Linda Koerber, both of Casper; one step-daughter, Lisa Pearce Icenogle, of Casper; three sisters, Dorothy Boam of Glenrock, Laurie Mayo of Riverton and Judy Harper of Carson City, Nev.; and three grandchildren, Claud Roderick Koeber, James Todd Huff and Katrina Leigh. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Claud Eric Franklin, a brother, Myles Franklin and a sister, Lydia Belle Franklin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1996 JUSTIN MACDONALD A mass of Christian burial for Justin MacDonald was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 10, 1996 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Justin Voos, Abby Stilwell, Nathan Meronk, Dan Bruner, Buddy Knight and Thomas Erickson. MacDonald, 15, of Rock Springs, died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, he died from cancer. He was born on Aug. 21, 1980 in Laramie, the son of John D. and Deirdre Dias MacDonald. He attended schools in Rock Springs and had completed his ninth-grade year at the White Mountain Junior High School in Rock Springs. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. MacDonald was active in the Rock Springs High School Cross Country Team and Rock Springs Avengers Soccer. He was also active in the White Mountain Junior High Jazz Band. Survivors include his parents, John and Deirdre MacDonald of Rock Springs and his sister, Claire MacDonald of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1996 COLTON RAE PUGMIRE Graveside funeral services and interment for Colton Rae Pugmire, infant son of Kim Verna Pugmire of 45 Purple Sage Road No. 156, Rock Springs, were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 1996 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Laurie Bruce of the Green River United Methodist Church officiated. He was dead at birth on June 8, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Survivors include his mother, Kim V. Pugmire of Rock Springs; one brother, Austin Pugmire of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Roxanne Rubio of Rock Springs and Steve Pugmire of Utah; two aunts, two uncles and one cousin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1996 EUGENE A. MALO Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted for Eugene A. Malo, 82, of 329 Gale Street, at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 1996 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Malo died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for one day. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Malo died following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 20, 1913 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Paul and Christina Nousiainen Malo. Malo attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1931. He worked as a coal miner during the depression through World War II for the Gunn-Quealy Coal Company. Malo later worked as a truck driver for Tri-State Lumber Company, John North Lumber Company, Wyoming Distributing for five years and Desert Oil Company for eight years until his retirement in 1972. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Arvo and Dorothy Malo of Pocatello, Idaho; one sister-in-law, Mary Malo of Rock Springs; and one nephew, Kenneth Malo of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1996 WILLIAM MARTIN “WILLIE” MEHLE SR. A mass of Christian burial for William Martin “Willie” Mehle Sr. was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Randy Shipman, Dan McQuaid, Walt Pivik, Barney Gaddo, Howard Weston and Jim Mehle Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Kovacich, Frank Dolinar, Frank Pivic, Stan Dolence, Harvey Faigl and Victor Jelosek. Mehle, 72, of 1301 Liberty Drive, Rock Springs, died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mehle had suffered the past year with an illness. He was born July 26, 1923 in Rock Springs, the son of Martin and Christina Rahonce Mehle. Mehle attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1941. He married the former Mary Ann Brelich Harkin in Rock Springs on Nov. 20, 1948 and she preceded him in death on July 13, 1980. Mehle was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II and the Korean War. He was the retired co-owner and operator of Rahonce Concrete and the retired owner and operator of Southwest Machine and Welding Company. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 151, the VFW Club and the American Fraternal Union. Survivors include his mother, Christina Mehle of Pinedale; three sons, William Mehle Jr. and Patrick Mehle, both of Rock Springs and Gregory Mehle of San Diego; two daughters, Linda Martin of Laramie and Mrs. Kevin (Sandra Mehle) Hanson of Rawlins; two brothers, Edwin C. Mehle and James Mehle, both of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Mehle was preceded in death by his father, Martin Mehle in 1947 and one brother, Frank Mehle on April 27, 1973. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1996 HELEN LUCILE CROSS PORTLAND, Ore.--A memorial service was conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 1996 in Portland Memorial Sunset Chapel for Helen Lucile Cross, who died May 29 at age 72. Mrs. Cross was born July 18, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Neb., and lived in Portland since 1946. She graduated in 1941 from Lincoln High School in Green River. A member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, she was a grocery clerk for Safeway. She married William in 1941. Her maiden name was Pitchford. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Lynda Stanley of Canby, Ore. and Janet Craig of Clackamas, Ore.; two sons, Ronald and Dennis, both of Portland; one sister, Winifred Van Valkenburg of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Darwin Pitchford. Inurnment was in Portland Memorial Mausoleum. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 1996 EDNA PEARL HART Graveside services and interment for Edna Pearl Hart were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, 1996 at the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas. The Rev. Time Ricker conducted the services. Mrs. Hart, 84, of 1325 Sage Street, Rock Springs, died at 6:41 p.m. Monday, June 10, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Oct. 13, 1994. A resident of Rock Springs for the past one and one-half years and former longtime resident of Shoshoni, Mrs. Hart had been in ill health for the past eight years. She was born on Jan. 2, 1912 in Holdrege, Neb., the daughter of the late Carl and Edna Fuqua Hornbeck. Mrs. Hart attended schools in Douglas, and was a graduate of the Douglas High School with the class of 1929. After graduation, she taught school in rural areas for one year. Mrs. Hart married Clarence Otto Hart in Douglas on Feb. 8, 1930. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crafts and gardening. At one time, Mrs. Hart was a seamstress for many residents of Shoshoni. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Otto Hart of Rock Springs; three sons, Robert O. Hart of Phoenix, Ariz., John W. Hart of Riverton and Jerry E. Hart of Burns; two daughters, Donna L. Bertagnolli of Rock Springs and Frances Albright of Morrison, Colo.; two sisters, Beryl Turner of Douglas and Rosalie Fields of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by one brother, Clark Hornbeck and one grandson, David Hart. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1996 ERNEST R. BEARDSLEY Funeral services for Ernest R. Beardsley were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Chris Anderson, Mick L. Beardsley, Matt Beardsley, Marc Beardsley and David Batisti. Beardsley, 78, of 215 R St., Rock Springs, died at about 10 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Kansas, Beardsley died following a brief illness. He was born March 26, 1918 in Manhattan, Kan., the son of the late Ellis and Ida Davies Beardsley. Beardsley attended schools in Kansas and married the former Marjorie “Marge” Manley in Rock Springs on Oct. 24, 1944. She preceded him in death on June 12, 1995. Beardsley was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in World War II. He worked as a jeweler for John Bean Jewelry for several years. Beardsley later went to work as a warehouseman for Mountain Fuel Supply for 15 years until his retirement. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include two sons, Michael R. “Mick” Beardsley and Kent Beardsley, both of Rock Springs; two daughters, Sandy Kaumo of Boise, Idaho, and Mrs. Lee (Marsha) Anderson of Payson, Utah; two brothers, Bob Beardsley of Manhattan and Ben Beardsley of Phoenix, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Marjorie, Beardsley was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen and Art Beardsley; and one grandson, Albert Battisti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1996 JOSEPH ANDREW MARCINEK Services for Joseph Andrew Marcinek were Thursday, June 20, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Marcinek, infant son of Theresa Garcia and Christopher Marcinek of 737 Massachusetts Ave. No. 5, Rock Springs, died shortly after birth at 9:58 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs; his paternal grandfather, John Marcinek and his maternal grandparents, Marian and John Garcia, all of Rock Springs; grandmother, Debra Hill; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1996 DELORES “DEE” JULIA DESERSA FELZIEN Graveside services for Delores "Dee" Julia DeSersa Felzien were conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 1986, in the Lusk Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Bartlett officiating. Mrs. Feizien, 47, died June 7, 1996 in Inglewood, Calif., following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 22, 1948, in Rapid City, S.D., the daughter of Leo and Selma Evenson DeSersa. She attended schools in Lusk and graduated from Niobrara County High School in 1966. She married Richard Hoeck in Lusk in 1967. They were the parents of three daughters. In 1981 she married Garry Felzien in Las Vegas, Nev. They made their home in Rock Springs before moving to California in 1984. She worked as a waitress at the Diner Cafe and at the Southside Truck Stop in Lusk, the Sands Restaurant in Rock Springs and Logistics Resources in Los Angeles. Survivors include, her husband of Los Angeles; three daughters, Roselyn Ann Hoeck Murry of Robbinsdale, Minn., DeAnn Marie Hoeck Truesdale of Minneapolis, and Sandra Denise Hoeck Warsinski of Lilaca, Minn.; her mother, Selma Rogina of Lusk; seven sisters, Nina Achenbach of Sheridan, Arlene Smith and Carrie Kraft, both of Lusk, Kathy Brown of Big Springs, Neb., Doris Dike of Casper, Liz Ogle of Kemmerer and Evelyn Gerber of Worland; two brothers, Gene Rogina and Selmer "Sonny" DeSersa both of Lusk; one aunt, Emma Julia Zimmerschied of Sundance and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 1996 GEORGE DANELUK JR. PISCATAWAY, N.J.--Memorial services for George Daneluk Jr. were conducted Saturday, June 15, at 1 p.m. at his residence in Piscataway, N.J. Daneluk, 66, died Sunday, June 9, 1996 at his home in Piscataway. He was born in Frontier and lived in Sacramento, Calif., before moving to Piscataway in 1962. He was a full professor of mathematics at Jersey City State College in Jersey City, N.J. Daneluk was chairman of the Graduate School of Computer Science and was a graduate of Rutgers University. He received a doctorate degree in computer science from Jersey City State College in 1983. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He held memberships in the American Federation of Teachers, Democratic Society of Middlesex County, Mathematics Society of Jersey City and the New Jersey Chapter of the Mark Twain Society. He is survived by four daughters, Julia Corrollo of Hams Fork, Janet Agnes Daneluk of Magnolia, Mass. Jennifer Ann Daneluk of Portland, Ore., and Georganne Dyke of Piscataway; two brothers, James Daneluk of Kemmerer and Jerry Daneluk of Seattle; and one granddaughter, Brianna Dyke. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 BRIAN DOUGLAS BOOTH Funeral services for Brian Douglas Booth who died June 18 were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Patriarch Andrew Neilson of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Chad Rutherford, David Maestas, Kevan Drinkle, Danny Gibbs, Grant Logan and Morris L. Booth Jr. Booth, 16, of 700 Schultz Space No. 67, Green River, died at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at his home in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past four years and former resident of Rock Springs, he was born on May 4, 1980 in Casper, the son of Rick A. and Darla Denise West Booth. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River and had just completed his freshman year at Green River High School. Booth was active in the Green River High School Band. His hobbies included backpacking, camping, fishing, watching sunrises and being with his dog, Sheena. Survivors include his mother, Darla D. Booth of Green River; his father, Rick A. Booth of Rock Springs; his sister, Lsa Booth of Green River; his paternal grandparents, Morris and Ruth Booth of Casper; his maternal grandparents, Lee and Verna Odom of Athens, Texas; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 ESTHER FIRMAGE WOODYATT EVANSTON—Funeral services for Esther Firmage Woodyatt were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gerald Appelhans, Merlin Kendall, Ted Brown, Craig Robins, Gary Pence and Daron Dewey. Mrs. Woodyatt, 73, of 475 Yellow Creek Rod, Evanston, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 1996 at the Rocky Mountain Health Care Center in Evanston. A longtime resident of Evanston and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Woodyatt died following a lengthy illness. She was born July 19, 1922 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Florence Cook Firmage. Mrs. Woodyatt attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. She married Louis Stevens in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 28, 1942 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Woodyatt later married and divorced Alvin Portwood in Rock Springs. She then married Don Woodyatt in Evanston and later they divorced. Mrs. Woodyatt sang on KVRS Radio for many years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one son, John Firmage Stevens of Oregon; three sisters, Mrs. Howard (Jean) Van Valkenburg of Rock Springs, Mrs. August (Ethel) Bakka of Riverton and Janet McPhie of Boise, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Woodyatt was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Esther Lee Stevens. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 EVELIN BRIGGS Funeral services for Evelin Briggs were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mungo Brown, Steve Sekerak Jr., Vince Martinez, Marko Begovich, Eric Juel and A.Y. Bertagnolli. Mrs. Briggs, 89, of 1325 age St., Rock Springs, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, June 24, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center, where she had been a patient since Dec. 16, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs since 1931 and former resident of Dawson, N.M., and Louisville, Texas, Mrs. Briggs had been in ill health for the past there years. She was born May 27, 1907 in Louisville, the daughter of the late John and Maude Tompkins Cates. Mrs. Briggs attended schools in Louisville and Roy, N.M., and was a graduate of Roy High School. She married Douglas Harris in Cimmaron, N.M., and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Briggs later married Bruce Briggs in Rock Springs an dhe preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 1959. She was a retired switchboard operator who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company and Mountain Fuel for many years. She also worked as a clerk for Little America and Yellow Front for several years. Mrs. Briggs was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Birthday Club. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Margie Harris of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Mrs. Steve (Jamie D.) Sekerak of Cody and Mrs. Weston (Tammy Ann) Scott of Gillette; one great-grandson, Matthew Sekrak of Cody; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Briggs was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Connie Cates; and four sisters, Opal, Helen, Ruth and Jennilee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 ELLA SISSON Memorial services for Ella Sisson, who died June 19, were conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 1996 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. John Finster conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 1996 at the Ainsworth Cemetery in Ainsworth, Neb. The Rev. Kelly Karges conducted the services. Mrs. Sisson, 92, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since October of 1994. A resident of Green River for the past 12 years and former resident of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Sisson had been in ill health the past several years. She was born July 9, 1903 in Ainsworth, Neb., the daughter of the late William and Henriette Demkey Lochmiller. She attended schools in Ainsworth and was a graduate of Ainsworth High School with the class of 1921. She married Lloyd E. Sisson in Ainsworth on July 15, 1922 and he preceded her in death in December of 1945. Mrs. Sisson worked as a nurse's aide for the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City for eight years. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church and a past member of the BPO Does Lodge. Survivors include one son, Neil Sisson of Salt Lake City; two daughters, Mrs. Rex (Patricia) Grossart of Chico, Calif., and Mrs. James Lanone (Nonie) Stacey of Green River nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Sisson who was the youngest of 11 children, was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Sisson and 10 brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 JOSE TITO LAVATO CHEYENNE - Funeral services for Jose Tito Lovato were in Cheyenne June 25. Pallbearers were Chris Montoya, Mike Montoya, Ronnie Montoya, Shane McBurney, Jim Albro and Russell Bruce. Interment was in Olivet Cemetery in Cheyenne. Lovato, 89, of 1330 Prairie Ave. died Saturday, June 22, at his home. He was born Jan. 27, 1907 in Chacon, N.M., and had lived in Cheyenne for 12 years. He married Trinidad Torrez on Jan. 28, 1936 in Chacon. He is survived by his daughters, Dee McBurney of Cheyenne and Lydia Montoya of Green River; a brother, Julian Lovato and sister, Anselma Maestas, both of Cheyenne; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Trinidad Lovato, Aug. 10, 1979. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 ETHEL R. POTTER Funeral services for Ethel R. Potter were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, 1996 at the LDS Church, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Ralph Wall conducted the services. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery in Lyman. Mrs. Potter, 82, of 4155 Rio Verde Drive, Green River, died at about 11 a.m., Monday, June 24, 1996 at her home in Green River. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Potter died following a sudden illness. She was born on Sept. 20, 1913 in Reliance, the daughter of the late Raymond and Daisy Maria Wilstead Bartlett. She attended schools in Mountain View and married Gardner G. Potter in Green River in 1947. He preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1988. Mrs. Potter was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her son, Rocky Potter of Green River; one brother, William Roper of Riverdale, Utah; five grandchildren, Wayne Wilcox and Jimmy Santhuff, both of Missouri, Jolene Potter, Corene Potter and Rocky Potter Jr., all of Green River. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Potter was preceded in death by one daughter, Narleen Potter Santhuff; two brothers, Alfred and Eugene Bartlett, and two sisters, Edna Green and Blanche Rosser. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 RICHARD A. THAYER Funeral services for Richard A. Thayer were conducted Wednesday, June 19, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street. The Rev. John Noah of White Mountain Presbyterian Church conducted the services. Thayer, 50, of 106 Lucky Springs Drive, Lot A, Rock Springs, died at 6:31 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 1996 shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 18 years and former resident of Riverton, Thayer died of a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 18, 1945 in Shoshone, the son of the late Ernest Glen and Louise Beckman Thayer. He attended schools in Shoshone and was a graduate of Shoshone High School with the class of 1965. Thayer attended Casper College in Casper. Thayer worked as a heavy equipment operator at the Bridger Coal Company for the past 18 years Survivors include two sons, Wesley Thayer of Fort Wachauka, Ariz. and Steven Thaver of Rock Springs; three brothers, Ralph Thayer of Kemmerer, Terry Thayer of Riverton and Gary Thayer of Glendale; one sister, Mary Reagan of Idaho Falls, Idaho and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thayer was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Thayer. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 MARGUERITE A. LAUX Marguerite A. Laux, 92, of 1325 Sage St, Rock Springs, died at 6:36 pm Saturday, June 22, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since May 28, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs for eight years and former resident of Burbank, Calif. and Wisconsin, Mrs. Laux died following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 2, 1903 in Kenosha, Wis., the daughter of the late Edward and Frances Laux Skotski. Mrs. Laux attended schools in Kenosha and married Lloyd Henry Laux in New Orleans Nov. 3, 1926. Laux preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. Laux was a retired machinist, having worked for Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank, Calif. until her retirement in 1968. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the International Association of Machinists Local 727B, a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and the Order of the Eastern Star in Burbank. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. William (Peggy) Berryhill of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Judy Brohm of Orlando, Florida, Nancy Lovelass and Margo Meldrum both of Cheyenne, and Willma Bluemel of Lyman; eight great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Inurnment for Mrs. Laux was in the Appleton Highland Memorial Park in Appleton, cremation followed. [sic] --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 PETE ROGERS RAWLINS -- Services for Pete "Sonny” Rogers were Thursday, June 27, at the Rostad Mortuary in Rawlins conducted by the Rawlins Masonic Lodge. Burial was in the Rawlins Cemetery. Rogers, 67, Seminoe, died Sunday, June 23, 1996 at his home in Seminoe. He was born Jan. 2, 1929 in Hudson. He was raised and attended schools in Rock Springs. He married Coretta Hall at Lander July 7, 1967. He worked for the Carbon County Road and Bridge Department for 21 years, retiring in May of 1995. He lived at the Seminoe Boat Club, his favorite place. He was a member of the Elks, Masons and Shrine. Survivors include his wife, Coretta of Seminoe; two daughters, Jackie Rogers of Rock Springs and Karen Nichol, Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, Jung Rogers, Rawlins; two stepsons, John Hall, Rawlins, and Jim Hall, Casper; a granddaughter, Tana Davi, Rawlins; his father, George of Rock Springs, and a brother, Wayne, of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mable, and a grandson, Walter Cencich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 1996 MARY PRYDE CLARK PINEDALE—Funeral services for Mary Pryde Clark were Tuesday, June 25 at the Hudson Funeral Home Chapel of the Chimes, Pinedale. The Rev. Delores Doench officiated. Burial was in the Pinedale Cemetery. She was born Aug. 17, 1904 in Largo Ward, Scotland, a daughter of William C. and Eliza Vick Pryde. Mrs. Clark, 91, Pinedale, died Sunday, June 23, 1996 in Jackson. She attended grade school and high school in Rock Springs and four years of college in Laramie. She married J. Chauncey Clark May 28, 1933 in Rock Springs. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Merritt, Pinedale, and Mary Lou Mariner, Ruidosa, N.M.; two sons, Julian C. Clark, Denver, and H. Royer Clark, Casper; two sisters, Hannah Snow, Pinedale and Darlene Penton, Pinedale; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter and one son. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 ALMA MAY PINTER A mass of Christian burial for Alma May Pinter was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 1996 at the vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment followed at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers included Ron Vesco, Craig Woodard, Tim Vesco, Joey Vesco, Steve Harris and Chris Harris. Mrs. Pinter, 96, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since October of 1995. A resident of Rock Springs since 1922 and former resident of Iowa, Mrs. Pinter had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born May 28, 1900 in Polk City, Iowa, the daughter of the late Frank and Evie Murry Spencer. She married Simon James Pinter and he preceded her in death in June of 1978. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs. Pinter’s hobbies were knitting and crocheting. Survivors include two sisters, Burchal Kelley of Reliance and Ruth Bowers of Cumberland, Wis.; one granddaughter, Bernice Gallagher and husband, John of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Kathleen Vesco and husband, Ron, Margaret Woodard and husband, Craig and Karen Gallagher, all of Rock Springs; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews including Hugh Kelley and wife, Dora of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Pinter was preceded in death by one daughter, Bernice Tieg; five sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 MARY ELIZABETH BROWN Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Brown were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Steve DePaola, Christopher DePaola, Tom DePaola, Patrick Beyers, Jim Moretti, Charlie Saner and Tom Wiggen. Mrs. Brown, 64, of 1174 Palisades Court, Rock Springs, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 1996 at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of California and Pennsylvania, Mrs. Brown had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on Feb. 26, 1932 in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late James and Maude McCallister Taylor. Mrs. Brown attended schools in Philadelphia and was a graduate of the Overbrook High School with the class of 1950. She married Avary Floyd Brown Jr. in Las Vegas on June 7, 1986. Mrs. Brown was a retired merchandiser who worked for Woolworth Department Store for many years. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Avary F. Brown Jr. of Rock Springs; three sons, Steven C. DePaola of Rock Springs, Christopher DePaola of San Diego, and Thomas DePaola and wife Tina of San Diego; eight daughters, Mrs. Mark (Janis) Gress of Houston, Mrs. Jim (Lynn) Moretti of Mountain View, Toni DePaola of Pamona, Kan., and Mrs. Patrick (Terrie) Beyers, Mrs. Charlie (Betty) Saner, Mrs. Thomas (Carmen) Wiggen, Georgia Velasquez and Edna Schlenz, all of Rock Springs; one brother, James Taylor of California; 24 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 MARGRUITTE BURRELL Funeral services for Margruitte Burrell were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop Ben K. Hansen of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Burrell, 82 of Rock Springs, died at 12:50 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 1996 at the Highland Cove Health Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Salt Lake City for the past nine months and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Burrell died following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 16, 1914 in Gebo the daughter of the late John and Agnes Lynch Wilson. Mrs. Burrell attended schools in Gebo and Thermopolis and married Curtis Burrell in Rock Springs on Sept. 25, 1937. Burrell preceded her in death Sept. 19, 1982. She was a retired waitress, who worked for the Park Hotel, Howard’s Café, the old Grand Café and the Sands Café, where she was known as “Buckshot.” She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Rhonda Burrell of Kearny, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. Tony (Peggy_ Pasin of Orem, Utah, Mrs. Gary (Wilma) Crofts of Layton, Utah, and Ruth Conklin of Salt Lake City; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Kennie Wilson of Green River; one sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Frank Pettersen of Glendive, Mont.; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Burrell was preceded in death by one daughter, Charlene Burrell and five brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 EDWARD MARIETTI PRICE, Utah—Prior to a committal service for Edward Marietti at the Rock Springs Cemetery, family and friends met at Vase Funeral Home Tuesday, July 2, 1996 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Marietti, 87, died June 29, 1996, in Price, Utah. He was born Sept. 27, 1908, in Tyrol, Italy, a son of Albert and Romana Trevisan Marietti. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He was a former resident of Superior prior to moving to Price, in 1995. He was a former employee of Union Pacific Coal Co. at Superior and was later employed by Rock Springs Street Department. He was a member at the Rock Springs Eagles, VFW and the Italian-American Lodge. He was a retired member of the UMWA. He is survived by two sisters, one brother and their spouses; Amelia and Gibson Gillilan, Highland, Utah, Fred and Rose Marietti, Price and Mary Grumley, Chula Vista, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jennie and brother, Leno. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 WILLIAM MATTONEN OAKLAND, CALIF. - Services for William Mattonen were conducted Monday, July 1, at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in El Cerrito, Calif. Mattonen, 88, died on June 24, 1996. A resident of Oakland, Calif., he died following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1907, in Rock Springs, a son of the late Matt and Margaret Mattonen of Reliance. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He married the former Cora Mae Albers, a Reliance schoolteacher, in Boulder, Colo., in 1936. She preceded him in death in 1990. He worked for the Union Pacific Coal Co., operating mechanical coal mine trains and later as a bookkeeper. He owned one of the first automobiles in Reliance and taxied his friends between Rock Springs and Reliance. He moved to Oakland in 1943 where he was a member of the machinists' union working for Nordstrom and Grove Valve Companies. He also did private, seasonal tax work. His hobbies were traveling, dancing, and bridge and he was an active member of the Richmond and Pinole senior citizens groups, and SIRS men's organization (Sons in Retirement). Survivors include one son, Gordon and wife Beverly of Lafayette, Calif., four grandchildren, Mare, Marci, Ryan, and Kent Mattonen; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Hazel Menghini of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Mattonen and Flora Patterson and one brother, Ray Mattonen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 PATRICIA J. STEINKE Memorial services were conducted in Pinedale for Patricia J. Steinke. Mrs. Steinke, 75, of 615 Fifth Avenue West, Rock Springs died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, May 10, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since May 4, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 11 years and former resident of Vernon, Texas and Taos, N.M., Mrs. Steinke had been in ill health for the past several weeks. She was born March 16, 1921 in New York City, New York, the daughter of the late Ancel and Kathleen French Henemier. Mrs. Steinke attended schools in Pelham, N.Y. and was a graduate of the Pelham High School in Pelham with the class of 1938. She graduated from nursing school in New York and married William Steinke in Pelham Bay Park, New York on May 30, 1942. Mrs. Steinke was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Women's Club of Taos, the Chamber of Commerce of Taos and she served as the past Fiesta Committee Chairman in Taos. Survivors include her husband, William of Rock Springs, two daughters, Elizabeth M. "Liz" Sullivan of Pinedale and Mary Alice Bartholmae of Wasilla, Alaska; one sister, Kay Franetovich of Bel Air, Md.; six grandchildren, Jenny Lathrop and Chris Sullivan, both of Rock Springs, Jim Germany of Green River, Justin Germany of Madill, Okla., Melony Pitts of Vernon, Texas and Becky Henry of Wasilla; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Steinke was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Henemier and one grandson, Billy Germany. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 THOMAS EDWARD DELMASTRO A memorial mass for Thomas Edward Delmastro was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, July 5, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel was officiator. Inurnment was in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood, Ill. Delmastro, 93, of 539 Gobel St., Rock Springs, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Illinois and Eden, Delmastro had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born March 14, 1903 in Braidwood, the son of the late Victor and Angeline Berta Delmastro. Delmastro attended schools in Braidwood and married the former Marian Witte in Eden, May 4, 1958. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II. Delmastro was a retired general contractor who worked in construction for many years. Delmastro was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marian of Rock Springs; one brother, Phillip Delmastro of Indiana; two sisters, Katherine Nelson of Hollister, Calif., and Mildred Usler of Wauwatosa, Wis.; and several cousins. In addition to his parents, Delmastro was preceded in death by six brothers. His body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 THOMAS A. GEORGIS Memorial service for Thomas A. Georgis was conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Laurie Bruce of the Green River United Methodist Church officiated. Georgis, 52, of 1033 Evergreen Way, Rock Springs, died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since June 19, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Georgis had been in ill health for the past three and one half years. He was born on June 12, 1944 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Teno and Mildred Knight Georgis. Georgis attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1964. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Georgis was a mechanic who worked for FMC Corporation for 26 years until ill health forced his retirement. Georgis was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the BPO Elks Lodge, and the United Steel Workers of America. His hobbies included working out and riding his mountain bike. Survivors include one son, Gerald Thomas Georgis of Rock Springs; one daughter, Tina Louise Georgis of Rock Springs; one brother, Jerry Georgis of Rock Springs, one sister, Linda Georgis of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 JOAN M. LOADER Funeral services for Joan M. Loader, 61, were conducted May 16, 1996 at the Bauer Funeral Chapel in Snohomish, Wash. Cremation followed the chapel service. The Rev. Roger Skinner official. Mrs. Loader, a longtime resident of Rock Springs, died May 10, 1996 while visiting her sons in Washington. Mrs. Loader is survived by her father, David Stirling and mother, Tressa Stirling, of West Valley, Utah; two sisters, Susan Rassmussen and Susan Ingles of West Valley; two brothers, Bill of Salt Lake City and Donney of West Valley; ex-husband, Edgar M. Loader; three sons, Terry and Eddie both of Snohomish, and David of Rock Springs; two daughters, Gloria Kriest of Rock Springs, and Debra Condon of Casper; and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 LEONA MARGARET GLOVER PLAINVILLE, Kan. - Services for Leona Margaret Glover were 10 a.m., Friday, July 5, 1996 at the Church of the Nazarene, Plainville, Kan. The Rev. E. L. Glendenning and the Rev. John Hubbard officiated. Burial followed in Plainville Cemetery. Mrs. Glover, 92, died Monday, July 1, 1996 at Rooks County Home, Plainville. She was born April 14, 1904 in Maxberg, Ohio, to Sumner and Rebecca (Goodwell) Walters, the sixth of eight children. As her father was an oil driller, her family moved, following the oil fields quite a lot. The family moved to Oklahoma, arriving there on her 16th birthday. At a young age she became active in her church. Leona and Dewey Glover were wed on Dec. 9, 1922 in Hominey, Okla. To this union were born eight children. After she was married, she was ordained as a minister in the Church of God, working in the ministry until her retirement in the 1980s. As Dewey also worked in the oil fields, they lived in various places in Oklahoma, moving to Plainville in 1960. Due to declining health, she became a resident of Rooks County Home, Plainville, in August, 1995. Her hobbies were reading, crocheting and cooking. Survivors include her children, Naomi Haefner, El Reno, Okla.; Dewey Glover, Jr., Gillette; Paul Glover, Farmington, N.M.; Esther Thomas, El Reno; Nora McGhghy, Plainville, Kan.; Merlin Glover, Tillar, Ark.; Olin Glover, Rock Springs; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dean, who died in 1965, and her husband, Dewey, Sr., who died in 1987. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 6, 1996 EILEEN N. JIACOLETTI CHEYENNE - Services for Eileen N. Jiacoletti were conducted Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m. at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Cheyenne. The Rev. Tim Solon officiated. Burial was in Beth El Cemetery. Mrs. Jiacoletti, 86, Cheyenne, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at the Life Care Center in Cheyenne. She was born June 2, 1910 in Greece. She was a retired Spanish teacher in Laramie County School District No. 1. She married James F. Jiacoletti May 19, 1934 and he preceded her in death Aug. 15, 1960. She belonged to the St. Christopher's Episcopal Church as well as the United Medical Center Auxiliary, the University of Wyoming Alumni and the Daughters of the Nile. She was a 50-plus year member of the Cowboy Joe Club. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Sandy Halsey. Wilmette, Ill., Linda Ehler, Mt. Prospect, Ill., Debbie Mousolite, Denver, and Pamela Ashely, Wilmette. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and sister, Peter S. Mousolite and Christine Thomas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1996 DR. JOHN M. CHENCHAR A memorial mass was conducted for Dr. John M. Chenchar at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 1996. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. Dr. Chenchar, 69, of West Des Moines, Iowa, died Jan. 1, 1996. He was born Aug. 13, 1926 in Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1944 and from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., in 1954. He was a retired dentist who served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Survivors include two sons, Mike of West Des Moines and Andy of Des Moines, Iowa; three daughters, Paula Hanus of Clear Lake, Iowa, Kacey Chenchar of Chesapeake, Va., and Brenda Chenchar of Houston; a brother, Paul of Cheyenne; two sisters, Mary Ann Piaia of Rock Springs and Christine Stalick of Cheyenne; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chenchar. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1996 EDWARD L. YORI SR. A mass of Christian burial for Edward L. Yori Sr., was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, 1996 at the our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ed Yori, Bob Yori, Dave Yori, Mike Yori, Marty Besso and John Besso. Honorary pallbearers were Max Flaim, Ole Anselmi, Joe Melinkovich, Leno Zancanella and John Kowlok. Yori, 82, of 755 Rugby St., Rock Springs, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since June 29. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Yori died following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 7, 1914 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank Stephen and Domenica Flaim Yori. Yori attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1932. Yori and the former Dosilina Franck were married at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Nov. 23, 1935 by the Rev. S.S. Welsh. Yori was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for several years. He later went to work for the Miner’s Merc until it closed. Yori also worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for A.D. Ray Trucking and R.D.M. Trucking for 20 years until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Italian-American Society, the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center, the AARP and Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include his wife, Dosilina of Rock Springs; three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Yori Jr. and Fern Yori of Cheyenne, Robert and Annette Yori of Aurora, Colo., and David and Kathy Yori of Rock Springs; one sister, Emma Besso of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Linda Roccabruna of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Yori was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Alex and Mary Franck, brothers-in-law, Pete Franck, Edward Franck, James Besso and Olindo Roccabruna. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1996 ANNA THOMAS Graveside funeral services and interment for Anna Thomas were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 1996 at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The Rev. Richard P. Carlson of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church conducted the services. Pallbearers for Mrs. Thomas included John Besso, Ted Coet, Marty Besso, John Krmpotich, Bob Cuthbertson, Ron Tyler and Sam Karician. Mrs. Thomas, 85, of 1118 Thorpe St., Rock Springs, died at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 1996 at the Sublette County Retirement Center in Pinedale where she had been a patient since March. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Thomas had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born Nov. 9, 1910 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Martin and Theresa Silva Besso. Mrs. Thomas attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1928. She married Matthew Thomas in Rock Springs on June 21, 1932. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Italian-American Society. Survivors include one sister, Mary DeBernardi of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Anna Ashburn of Weatherford, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Doreen and Dylan Ashburn, both of Weatherford, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by one daughter, Doreen Zupence, and one brother, James Besso. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1996 JOHN MARTIN ANDREWS HEMET, Calif. -- Services for John Martin Andrews were performed at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10 at the LDS Stake Center, Riverside, Calif. Graveside services followed at Riverside National Cemetery. Andrews, 74, died Wednesday, July 3, 1996 in Hemet, Calif., of lung cancer and asbestosis. He was born Nov. 14, 1921 in Rock Springs. Andrews was a pipefitter for 19 years for Atlantic Richfield Co. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served three years during World War II. He married his wife, Arma, Oct. 12, 1942. His hobbies were square dancing, camping, fishing, traveling and woodworking. He was a past member of the Woodcrafters Club in Hemet and the VFW. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife of the home; sons Danny Andrews, Laguna Hills, Calif., and John S. Andrews, La Habra, Calif.; a daughter, Nancy Halderman, Eckert, Colo.; and a sister, Jackie Milonas, Arvada, Colo,; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 1996 DONNA JEAN TRUJILLO LOVELAND, Colo.--Memorial services for Donna Jean Trujillo were Monday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at the Campion Seventh-day Adventist Church in Loveland, Colo. She was a member of the church. The Rev. Eric Nelson officiated. Mrs. Trujillo, 49, Loveland, died Friday, July 5, 1996 in Loveland. She was born Dec. 14, 1946 in Artesia, Calif., a daughter of John and Margie Overley Huls. She moved to Green River in 1963 and to Loveland in 1982. She married Benjamin "Ben" A Trujillo April 17, 1965 in Rock Springs. In Colorado she worked as a custodian at Campion Academy. Survivors include her husband in Loveland; her parents in Auburn, Calif.; her daughters, Trisha Trujillo of Lincoln, Neb., and Starla Nelson, Loma Linda, Calif,; her brothers, John A. Huls and Stan Huls, both of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Peg Teskey, Peducah, Ky. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1996 ERMINIA CANESTRINI A mass of Christina burial was celebrated for Erminia Canestrini at 1 p.m. Friday, July 19, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers for Mrs. Canestrini included Paul A. Bertagnolli, Verne Johnson, Eric Johnson, Robert Parton Johnson, Adolph “Dutch” Menghini and Bruno Bertagnolii. Mrs. Canestrini, 96, of 844 6th St., Rock Springs, died at 1:40 a.m. Monday, July 15, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since July of 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior and Tyrol, Austria, Mrs. Canestrini had been in ill health for the past year. She was born May 10, 1900 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Quintilio and Isabella Menghini Zueck. Her father returned with his family to Tyrol. Mrs. Canestrini attended schools in Tyrol and returned to Rock Springs in 1928. She married Robert Canestrini in Rock Springs on Feb. 9, 1929, and they moved to Superior, where they lived until 1943. They then moved back to Rock Springs. Canestrini preceded her in death on October 4, 1992. Mrs. Canestrini was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Paul Bertagnolli of Rock Springs; one daughter, Anna Johnson of Salt Lake City; four grandchildren, Janelle Parton of Rock Springs, Paul A. Bertagnolli of St. Lois, Verne Johnson of Orlando, Fla., Eric Johnson of San Jose, Calif.; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Canestini was preceded in death by three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1996 JENNIFER LYNN CALVERT Graveside services for Jennifer "J.J." Lynn Calvert were held at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lander with the Rev. John Savio officiating. Visitation was Monday, July 8 at the Hoopes Funeral Home. Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Infant Calvert died Thursday, July 4 at her home in Lander from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. She was born March 4, 1996 in Lander to Christopher Lynn Calvert and Jennifer Lynn Mott Calvert. Survivors include her parents of Lander; two sisters, Carrie and Raychell; grandparents, Rick and Theresa Krueger of Lander, Betty and Dennis Mott of Rock Springs; great-grandparents, Florence and Jim Holden of Lander; Marie Petty, Kay Mott, Bill and Vi Calvert and Richard and Glenda Krueger. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1996 WILLIAM BRUCE “BILL” BRANDT EVANSTON - Memorial services for William Bruce "Bill" Brandt were conducted Saturday, July 13, 1996 at 2 p.m. in the Full Gospel Assembly Church with the Rev. John Rice officiating in Rock Springs. Brandt, of Rock Springs, 52, died of cancer July 5, 1996 in the Rocky Mountain Care Center. He was born on Feb. 2, 1944 in Kellogg, Idaho, the son of Raymond Cameron and Evelyn June (Volin) Brandt. He graduated from Kellogg High School and also graduated from Barber College in Spokane, Wash. He served in the Coast Guard from 1965 to 1969. He worked construction for many years and was a member of the Laborers Union and Operating Engineers. He was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Rock Springs. He worked at SWRC for seven years to June of 1996. His hobbies were leather working, sports and all types of music. He is survived by mother, Evelyn June Brandt Roe and stepfather, John Roe, both of Osburn, Idaho; brother, Rodney R. Brandt; sister-in-law, Esther Brandt of Rock Springs; nephew, Kelley Cameron Brandt, of Greece in USAF; niece, Kori Ellen Brandt of Phoenix, Ariz.; aunt, Edna Volin Hoover of Sacramento, Calif.; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond and maternal and paternal grandparents. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1996 WILLARD LEE SPRINGER A memorial service for Willard Lee Springer was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 15, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Laurie Bruce of the Green River United Methodist Church officiated. Springer, 64, of 1003˝ Eighth St., Rock Springs, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since June 3, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 11 years and former resident of Geneva, Neb., Springer had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born on Aug. 23, 1931 in Gibbon, Neb., the son of the late Laurin and Millie Moffett Springer. Springer attended schools in Nebraska. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Mr. Springer worked as a meat cutter of City Market for many years until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Springer enjoyed fishing and horse racing. Survivors include three sons, David Wicker and David Baker, both of Hastings, Neb., and Jerry Springer of Rock Springs; two daughters, Debra Springer of Rock Springs and Ginger Bounds of Purvis, Miss.; one brother, Marion Springer of Phoenix; one sister, Florence Karenberuer of Kearney, Neb.; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Springer was preceded in death by one brother, Don Springer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1996 THOMAS J. ANNALA KEMMERER - Funeral services for Thomas J. Annala were conducted Wednesday, July 17, 1996, at 11 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Kemmerer. Interment followed in the Diamondville Cemetery Annala, 55, died July 14, 1996 after a struggle with cancer. He was born on May 8, 1941 in Kemmerer, the first of five children to Ernest Oswald and Vivian Marie Julian Annala. He attended grade school in Kemmerer and graduated from Kemmerer High in 1959. He was involved in high school football, basketball, the student council and K club. He attended the University of Wyoming in 1963. He was in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 to 1963, serving his country in Biloxi, Miss., South Carolina, the Philippines and Laos. On Aug. 23, 1975 he married Sherry Boan at Annala's gap ranch. They later divorced. On Sept. 3, 1965, he began working for FMC Coke Plant in the Phosphorus Chemical Division. During his 30 years of service to the company he went from a laborer to a board operator and in 1974 was promoted to an operating supervisor. He retired July 1, 1996 and was praised for his contributions of experience and dedication. He was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, the Commissary Commandos, Lincoln County Search & Rescue, Masonic Lodge No. 33, the Methodist Church, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, community cookouts and barbeques. He was a mushroom hunter, took part in family activities and worked Crossword puzzles. He is survived by one son, Thomas E. and his wife Kim Annala of Kemmerer; sisters, Sandra Glasgow, Sherry Rizzi, Shannon Headd, all of Rock Springs, and Linda Annala of Colstrip, Mont.; also one grandson, Jalen Thomas Annala. As he was the grandson of William and Mary Jane Julian and also Jacob and Tena Annala, he has many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1996 CLEO INGHAM SAN DIEGO- Private funeral services for Cleo Ingham were conducted in San Diego. Mrs. Ingham, 73, died Thursday, July 6 in San Diego. She was born Aug. 6, 1922 in Rock Springs. She moved to San Diego with her husband and son in 1985. Survivors include her husband, Walter, and son, Walter Ill. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1996 VIRGINIA PATTON FARGO, N.D - Funeral Services for Virginia Patton were conducted Tuesday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo, N.D. Mrs. Patton, 73, 2544 Arrowhead Drive, in Fargo, died on Friday, July 12, 1996 at Americana Health Care Center, Fargo. She was born Virginia Strong Dec. 25, 1922 at Rock Springs where she also graduated from high school. During World War II, she worked for IBM as a keypunch operator at Long Beach, Calif. She was united in marriage with Richard E. Lemke on June 20, 1948 at Oshkosh, Wis. She then lived at Casper where she worked for the superintendent of schools. She married Clyde Don Patton on Aug. 17, 1971 at Buffalo. They moved to Fargo in 1974 and she worked with her husband. Survivors include husband, Clyde Don Patton, Fargo; a son, Rick E. and his wile Robin Lemke, Durham, N.C.; a daughter, Kimberly Dawn Soderstroma and her husband Joel, Chandler, Okla.; two stepdaughters, Susan Kay Schmidt and her husband James, Sheridan, and Elizabeth Ann Casebolt, Gilmer, Texas; a brother and two sisters, George Strong, Minnetonka, Minn., Mary Thornton and her husband James, Canon City, Colo., and Betty Jane Petersen and her husband James V., Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1996 THOMAS M. COLSON WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.--Services for Thomas M. Colson were held at Crown Hill Chapel on July 10 at I1 a.m. with interment at Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheat Ridge. A memorial service was conducted at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on July 13, 1986 at 11 a.m. Colson, 63, a resident of Rock Springs for many years, died July 6, 1996 as a result of Lou Gehrig disease. Colson was born Aug. 3, 1932 in Casper and retired from Celsius Energy, a division of Questar Corporation in 1987. He is survived by his wife Barbara of Wheat Ridge; his daughter, Connie McCartney of Lakewood, Colo.; his son, David of Rock Springs; three grandchildren and two sisters, Roberta Colson and Margaret Ruiz of Worland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Alvera Colson of Worland, one sister, Patty Catsimanes, and one brother, Kenneth Colson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 1996 EROLINDA “LINDA” BRAVO SAN LORENZO, Calif.--A mass for Erolinda "Linda" Bravo was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, July 19 at the Sacred Heart Church in San Lorenzo, Calif. Procession left Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home Friday at 12:30 p.m. to go to the church. Recitation of the Rosary was conducted Thursday evening at the mortuary chapel. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Bravo, 69, died July 16, 1996 at her home in San Lorenzo, Calif. following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Bravo was born in Oakland, Calif. She attended San Benito High School and she moved to Hayward, Calif. in 1950. She was a homemaker and a former parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and celebrated her 51st wedding anniversary with her husband Joseph Bravo in May. She is survived by her husband Joseph Bravo of San Lorenzo; two daughters, Lillian Bravo of Anaheim, Calif. and Madeline Bravo of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Dennis Hubartt of Bishop, Calif. and Millie and John Garris of Superior; six grandchildren, Joseph, Tara and Jake Garris of Superior, John and Josh Hubarit of Denver and Cathleen Hubartt of Bishop; four brothers Theodore Moreno of Hayward, Alvin Moreno of Cupertino, Calif., Jack Moreno of San Leandro and David Moreno of Kansas; three sisters Gertrude Moore, Margaret Soto and Kathy Vargas, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Bonillas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1996 HELEN TRONQUET A mass of Christian burial for Helen Tronquet was Saturday, June 20, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Friday, July 19, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Sprigs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Brian Tronquet, Lucas Tronquet, Leroy Arguello, Christobal Goicoechea, Juan Bernaras and Wayne Silvers. Mrs. Tronquet, 74, of 119 M St., Rock Springs, died at 6:44 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Reliance, Mrs. Tronquet died following a sudden illness. She was born June 18, 1922 in Reliance, the daughter of the late Oscar and Hilda Hataanpaa Lindroos. Mrs. Tronquet attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1941. She married Gordon M. Tronquet in Rock Springs on June 28, 1947 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1992. Mrs. Tronquet worked as a housekeeper for the Lamplighter Motel for several years. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Dennis Tronquet of Rock Springs; two daughters, Margaret Wood of Bountiful, Utah, and Lisa Tronquet of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Paul Moyer, of Rock Springs; one brother, John Lindroos of Cheyenne; five grandchildren, Shawn Mann of Ogden, Utah, Dennis Tronquet Jr., Brian Tronquet and Lucas Tronquet, all of Reliance and Maria Gomez of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews; and long-time friend, Juan Echezarreta. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Tronquet was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Eric, Isaac and Edward Lindroos and one sister, Hilma Rookala. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1996 MICHAEL JOSEPH PAYNE Funeral services for Michael Joseph Payne were conducted Monday, July 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Laurie Bruce of the Green River United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Scott “Snake Curlie” Eastin, Billy “Ray” Harley, Butch Wilkening, Jerry Hernandez, Mark DeLong and Roger A. Wilson. Payne, 27, of 310 Perry St., Apt. B, Rock Springs, died at about 9 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 1996 near Sweetwater Gap, approximately 24.1 miles off highway 353 in Sublette County, from injuries he sustained in a vehicular accident. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and former resident of Phoenix, Ariz. He was born on Feb. 16, 1969 in Sandpoint, Idaho, the son of Kenneth and Diane Walls Payne. Payne attended schools in Cranbrook, British Columbia. He worked as a laborer for Pennant Oil Service. Survivors include his fiancé, Heather Hamner of Rock Springs; his mother, Mrs. Mickey (Diane) Nauman of Reliance; his father, Kenneth Payne of Cranbrook; one son, Justice Payne of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Bill and Rosie Nordlind of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; two aunts, Pam Peterson and Ineze Wilson, both of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1996 EDITH “EDIE” SKIENS Funeral services for Edith “Edie" I. Skiens of Clarkston, a 72-year-old retired waitress and restaurant owner, who died Monday, July 15, 1996, were at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Merchant Funeral Home in Clarkston, Wash. Burial followed at the Vineland Cemetery in Clarkston. The Rev. Don Middleton of the Church of Christ at Cashmere, Wash., officiated. She was born Nov. 9, 1923, to John A. and Yuma Frazier Middleton at Menard, Mont. She attended elementary school there. Her family moved to western Washington when she was young. She married Earl Voshall in 1941 and the couple lived at Ellensburg, Wash. They later divorced. She married Phillip Hesselgesser in 1914 and moved to Ely, Nev., where the couple operated and were part owners of a ranch. They also followed the rodeo circuit and owned and operated the Steptoe Hotel and Bar at Ely. They later divorced. She married Ralph "Buzz" Skiens Oct. 8, 1955, at Ellensburg, Wash. In 1963 the couple moved to Lewiston, Idaho, where she worked for Eng's Restaurant. She also was employed for several years at the West Bank Restaurant in Clarkston. They moved to Rock Springs in the early 1970s, where she owned and operated Edie's Husky House, a restaurant and truck stop. They moved to Clarkston in 1993. She was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Clarkston VFW Post No. 1443 and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Lewiston Elks Lodge. She served as a 4-H leader for several years in Nevada. Her hobbies were raising livestock, cooking, sewing, crocheting, gardening, fishing and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Ralph "Buzz" Skiens of Clarkston; three daughters, Sandy Perkins of Days Creek, Ore., Pam Huminsky of Pomeroy and Ramona Hyman of Rawlins; an adopted daughter, Shawna Cole of Rock Springs, a brother, Arthur Middleton of Wenatchee; three sisters, Vickie Greer of Rock Springs, Della Stowell of Yuma, Ariz., and Shirley Salin of Napa, Calif., seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Hesselgesser; a sister, Lillian Voshall; and two brothers, George Middleton and John Middleton, --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1996 LESLIE BRIAN GLENN CALDWELL, Idaho - A memorial service for Leslie Brian Glenn was Saturday, July 20, 1996, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 114 E. Elm St., Caldwell, Idaho. Inurnment was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell. Glenn, 39, of Caldwell, died Wednesday, July 17, 1996, in an auto accident on Highway 95 en route to McDermott, Nev. He was born July 10, 1957, in Caldwell, a son of L.B. and Myrna Foreman Glenn. He married Robyn Elwanger, of 45 Purple Sage Road No. 81, Rock Springs, and together they had three children, Dustin, Brandy and Jacob, all of Rock Springs. He had recently relocated to Caldwell. In addition to his children and parents he is survived by three sisters, Joanna Headrick of Boise, Idaho, Pamela Small of Colville, Wash., and Sonya Sears of Bellevue, Idaho; two brothers, Nathan Glenn of Caldwell and Scott Glenn of Medical Lake, Wash,; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1996 ANDREW JOSEPH RODZINAK ROY, Utah -- A mass of Christian burial for Andrew Joseph Rodzinak was Thursday, July 18, 1986 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2740 Pennsylvania Ave., Ogden. Interment was in Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. Rodzinak, 81, died July 14, 1996 at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1914 in Rock Springs, a son of Steven Rodzinak and Mary Fech Rodzinak. He married Lola M. Maher, Aug. 3, 1939 in Green River. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic church, member of the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies included working in his garden and yard. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in Cheyenne and Ogden, Utah for 37 years as a switchman/brakeman. He is survived by his wife, Lola of Roy; one daughter, Theresa Hamel, Sonoma, Calif.; one son, Edward J. Rodzinak, of Redmond, Wash.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, John Rodzinak, two sisters, Verna Doser and Helen Rodzinak all of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son; Andrew James Rodzinak. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Adam, Mike, George and Steve and by three sisters, Catherine, Anna Motto and Mary Rodzinak. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1996 EDWARD WILLIAM MUDGE SR. LANDER - Funeral services for longtime Lander area resident Edward William Mudge Sr. were conducted from the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home, Thursday, July 25, 1996. The Rev. Richard P. Carlson of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church officiated. Masonic graveside services were by the Wind River Lodge No. 25, AF&AM of Shoshoni with interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Lander. Mudge died July 21, 1996 at the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, Thermopolis, following a lengthy illness. He was born the only child of Benjamin and Harriete (Lyon) Mudge on Aug. 9, 1913 at Kilgore, Neb. At age 3, his family left their ranch for work on the North Western Railroad in Gebo. In 1919, the family came to Hudson to work in the coal mines. Mudge attended school in Hudson and Lander He met and married the former Edna Fern Thoren, Dec. 6, 1930 at Riverton. The couple lived in Hudson and in 1938, moved to the River Ranch on the Wind River west of Shoshoni, now covered with the Boysen Reservoir. He ranched the Quien Sabe Ranch on Copper Mountain and in 1951 came to Lander to ranch the Chester Baldwin place, south of Lander. He was appointed to serve the remainder of Henry Lackard's term as county commissioner and served for many years on the school board in the 1950s. Mudge joined with his son in the operation of the M&M Welding Company in Casper and the Wyoming Steel and Fab Inc. of Rock Springs. He retired in 1981. He was a 50-year member of Wind River Lodge No. 25, AF&AM, the Kalif Temple of the Shrine and was a patron of the Shoshoni Chapter No. 20, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Edna of Thermopolis, a daughter, Kay Landerdahl of Rockford, Ill.; two sons, Bob and Edward Jr. of Reliance; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 1996 JOSEPHINE A. WORLEY AURORA, Mo. - Funeral services for Josephine A. Worley. 73, of Aurora, Mo., were Thursday, July 25, 1996 in the Crafton-Cantrell Chapel at Aurora, Mo. The Rev. Joseph Bowling officiated. Interment was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. Mrs. Worley was born Nov. 4, 1922 in Rock Springs, and moved to the Aurora area in 1971. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a homemaker. She married Elijah Worley Sept. 1, 1945 in Craig, Colo., and he survives. She died Monday, July 22, 1996 at 7:11 a.m. in Cox South in Springfield, Mo., following a short illness. Additional survivors are three sons, Robert Worley of Marionville, Mo., Elijah Worley Jr. of Kimberling City, Mo., and Joseph A. Worley of Billings, Mont.; three daughters, Norma Jean Bradshaw of Duckwater, Nev., Martha Ann Hamilton of Shell Knob, Mo., and Cheryl Wishon of Aurora; one brother, Marko Budak, and one sister, Anna Marich, both of Ely. Nev.; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1996 EDITH M. “EDYIE” NOLLMANN Funeral services for Edith M. “Edyie” Nollmann were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, July 29, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers included Peter Bercich, Andrew Bercich, Harry Chipp, Dave Zelenka, Dave Rauzi and Sam Ryder. Mrs. Nollmann, 54, of 810 McKeehan Ave., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County on 9:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Nollmann died following a brief illness. She was born July 16, 1942 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Peter and Sarah “Sally” Bercich. Mrs. Nollmann attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1960. She attended the University of Denver and graduated with a degree in business and merchandising. Mrs. Nollmann worked as a clerk for J.C. Penney in Rock Springs and as a waitress and hostess for Little America Hotel at Little America. She was a member of the Democratic Women’s Club. Mrs. Nollmann was a hockey fan. Survivors include her mother, Sally Bercich of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul Patrick and Toni Bercich of Cheyenne; three aunts, Mary Noble of Rock Springs, Jenny Suggs of Garden Grove, Calif., and Elizabeth Gatti of Denver; one uncle, Stan Bercich of Cheyenne; several cousins; and two nephews, Peter and Andrew Bercich of Cheyenne. Mrs. Nollman was preceded in death by her father, Peter Bercich on May 24, 1964, her paternal grandparents and her maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1996 LISLE H. LANDEEN SANDY, Utah—Funeral services for Lisle H. Landeen were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Landeen, 97, of 90th South 50 East, Sandy, Utah, died at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 1996 at the Sandy Regional Convalescent Center in Sandy, Utah, where she had been a resident. A resident of Sandy and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Landeen died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 10, 1899, in Wanship, Utah the daughter of Vantyle Mack Hixson and Mary Edith King. In growing up, she has lived in Wanship, Stateline, Park City and Salt Lake City. In Salt Lake City, she lived up on 4th Avenue. Mrs. Landeen attended schools in Salt Lake City and was a high school graduate in Salt Lake City. She married Gottfred E. Landeen in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City on June 28, 1923, in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived out in East Millcreek on 33rd South and 23rd East. Their first three children were born at this residence and then, in 1928, they moved to Rock Springs and lived at 1143 Vermont Street until 1937, when they moved into their own home at 422 "P" Street. Landeen preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 1969. Mrs. Landeen was active in the LDS Church all her life and has held many positions in the auxiliary organizations. She belonged to a sewing club, participated in quilting projects, and was active in community doings. For many years she gave book reviews to various clubs and organizations. With the help of Mrs. Fae Grove, she ran a successful catering service for all kinds of celebrations. She became known for her miniature open-face sandwiches. In 1987, she sold her home at 422 "P" Street and moved to a retirement community in Sandy. In late August of 1990, she returned to Wyoming and lived at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. In January 1992, she returned to Utah to live at the Sandy Regional Convalescent Center. Survivors include five sons, Dr. Fred H. Landeen and Dr. Donald V. Landeen, both of Tucson, Ariz., Robert D. Landeen of Spokane, Wash., G. Richard Landeen of Draper, Utah, Dr. James M. Landeen of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Karin Landeen of Thomason, Georgia; one brother, Sterling K. Hixson of Bountiful, Utah; 21 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Landeen was preceded in death by three brothers and one grandchild, Ted Landeen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1996 THERESA M. ECHO DALY CITY, Calif.—A funeral mass and vigil service for Theresa M. Echo was in California. A private interment was in Wyoming. Mrs. Echo, former Rock Springs resident, died Monday, July 22, 1996 in Daly City, Calif. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Conneally; two sons, Walter T. Echo and Thomas J. Echo; two daughters-in-law, Barbara and Mary Lou; grandchildren, Mary, Chris, Kevin, Kathryn, Sam and Jennifer; great-granddaughter, Rachael; brother, John; sisters, Kathrine and Roya; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Emma Partain, Amelia Morrisey, Pat Dickenson and her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1996 NORMAN MICHAEL BUCHAN SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Norman Michael Buchan were Saturday, July 27, 1996 at the Holbrook Funeral Chapel, 3251 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Buchan, 70, died at home on July 24, 1996. He was born Sept 25, 1925 in Vesta No. 6, Pa., to Josip and Dominica Buchan. He was raised by his uncle and aunt in Rock Springs. He served during World War II in the Army Air Force in the Asiatic Pacific Theater as a radio operator. He was later honorably discharged. He attended the University of Utah and played for the varsity basketball team. He played in the NIT at Madison Square Garden. He also traveled throughout the country playing semi-pro basketball with the House of David. He was a graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in health education. He worked for the VA Hospital and later taught school at Horace Mann Junior High and Bryant Intermediate School. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. In 1960, he married Jacqueline Schorr. They had five children. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; sons, Joey (Michael Michie), and Kevin; daughters, Lisa Bendall, Stephanie (Quinn) DeMordaunt, Rochester, Minn., Kristine, and six grandchildren. He is also survived by sister, Esther Kovacich of Rock Springs; brother, Edward Buchan of Colorado; and cousin, John Buchan of Winnemucca, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Stella, and his mother and father --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1996 VICTOR SAMUEL BRCKO W. BOUNTIFUL, Utah - Masonic funeral services for Victor Samuel Brcko were Wednesday, July 31, 1996 at 10 a.m. at the Lindquist Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. Interment was at the Bountiful City Cemetery where military honors were accorded by the Disabled American Veterans. Brcko, 68, died at home July 26, 1996 after a six-month fight with lung cancer. He was born on Oct. 29, 1927 in Hudson to Marco and Milka Vardiczech Brcko. He moved to Rock Springs in 1940. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1944 and was awarded the Bronze Star of gallantry in action. He moved to Salt Lake City in 1954 and married his wife of 40 years, Zelma Beth Allred, April 28, 1956. He leaves his wife, and three sons, Clay, Buzz and Zooch; two daughters-in-law; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by five sisters, Sylvia Shields, Oregon, Eva Davis, Casper, Dorothy DeBernardi, Rock Springs, Mildred Taucher, Casper and Agnes Bailey, Phoenix, Ariz.; and two sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, William and Jake and a sister Eleanore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1996 THOMAS S. BERNATIS SR. Funeral services for Thomas S. Bernatis Sr., were conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Cremation followed. Pallbearers included Tommy Bernatis, Terry Bernatis, Jason Bernatis, Daniel Vande Riet, Terry Waters, Rick Yost and Aaron Fero. Bernatis, 76, of 1326 Yalecrest Drive, Rock Springs, died at 7:47 p.m. Friday, July 26, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since July 21, 1996. A resident of Rock Spring since 1957 and former resident Superior, Bernatis had been in health for the past year. He was born March 31, 1920 Leyden, Colo., the son of the late Thomas S. and Helen Smith Bernatis. Bernatis attended school in Leyden and Arvada, Colo., and he married the former Emma Ruth Watson in Arvada on Dec. 1, 1940. Bernatis graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colo., with a degree in mining in 1946. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Bernatis was a retired senior project engineer who worked for FMC Corporation for many years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No 12 AF and AM. Survivors include his wife Ruth of Rock Springs; four sons Thomas S. Bernatis Jr. and David Bernatis, both of Rock Springs, Jim Bernatis of Montrose, Colo., and John M. Bernatis of Green River; one daughter, Helen Jean Vande Riet of Denver; one brother, Richard Bernatis of Topeka, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bernatis was preceded in death by one brother, John Bernatis, and one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Bernatis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1996 GARY F. FAGNANT KEMMERER - Memorial services for Gary F. Fagnant were Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kemmerer. His ashes will be interred at the Kemmerer Cemetery at a later date. He died July 23, 1996 in Bullhead City, Ariz. A memorial ceremony was conducted Saturday July 27, 1996 in Bullhead City with the Rev. Don Casey officiating. Fagnant was born May 15, 1941 in Kemmerer, a son of Fernand and Frieda (Framke) Fagnant. He graduated from Kemmerer High School in 1959. He then married Connie Puls. They had four children, Cindy, Jeff, Angie and Kimberly. They were married for 32 years and later divorced. He married Terry, Dec. 5, 1992, and gained two stepdaughters, Victoria and Daniella. They made their home in Bullhead He is survived by his wife, Terry Fagnant; one son, Jeffery Fagnant, three daughters, Cindy Bently, Angie Weese, Kimberly Collins; two stepdaughters, Victoria Clarke and Daniella Tonazzi; stepfather and mother, William and Frieda Little; two brothers, Richard and Armand Fagnant; one sister, Charmaine Smith; and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 1996 THOMAS WALSON MOORE YERINGTON, Nev. - A memorial service for Thomas Waldon Moore was conducted at Christ Presbyterian Church of Minden, Nev. Internment was at Desert Lawn Cemetery, Yuma, Ariz. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Aug. 2, at Walton's Chapel of the Valley, Carson City, Nev. Moore, 75, Yerington, Nev., died Wednesday, July 31, 1996 al a Carson City, Nev. hospital. He was born Feb. 27, 1921 in Washington, D.C., a son of Thomas Daley Moore and Esther Pearl Dance Moore Child. Moore was a graduate of Laporte High School at Laporte, Minn. in 1939. A graduate of San Jose State University with distinction and departmental honors, he was an industrial arts major with a teaching credential. He served in the CCC in Minnesota and the U.S. Naval Reserve. He also served as a radioman/gunner in the U.S. Army Air Force and was a participant in the first flight of B-26 bombers to fly the Pacific. He received battle stars for the Midway, Guadalcanal and Central Solomons, and Rabal and Northern Solomons campaigns and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Upon graduation from San Jose State, he was a mechanical designer and worked for Westinghouse, United Testing Labs, General Electric Nuclear finally semi-retiring to build his cabin at Cedar Grove and work for the Mountain Democrat, a pioneer newspaper published at Placerville, Calif. He was a published feature writer, writing how-to articles dealing with sail boats and photography but he has also had three hardbound books on ghost towns in the market place. These included "Bodie, Ghost Town," "Ghost and Shadow Towns of the Glory Road" and "Vanishing Western Ghost Towns with Lamentations." He was a member of the Nevada Historical Society and the B-26 Historical Society. Moore is survived by Mary, his wife, who shared his Christian duties at Federated Church, Placerville, as an elder in the community Presbyterian Church, Montpelier, Idaho, White Mountain Presbyterian Church of Rock Springs and at First Presbyterian Church, Virginia City, Nev. At the time of his death they were members of Christ Presbyterian Church (NCD) of Minden, Nev. Moore has three daughters by a previous marriage who survive him. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 WILLIAM RICHARD GIBBS LAS VEGAS—Services for William Richard Gibbs were Saturday, Aug. 3, 1996 at the LDS Chapel, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs, at noon. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery, Rock Springs. Pallbearers included Robert W. Godrey, William R. Gibbs, Joseph E. Gibbs, Samuel J. Gibbs, Thomas E. Gibbs, Scott Burton, Randy Burton, Daniel Burton, Christopher M. Godfrey, R. Nathan Gibbs, Matthew E. Gibbs, Andrew N. Gibbs, D. Alexander Gibbs, Kirk E. Merhish and Curtis Burton. Honorary pallbearers were Robert F. Gibbs, Charles B. Gibbs and Martin H. Gibbs. Gibbs, 89, of 6613 Messenger Court, Las Vegas, died at his home Tuesday, July 30, 1996. He was born in Cumberland, Nov. 21, 1906. He was the son of Richard Gibbs and Agnes McPhie. He married Darhl Louise Draney on May 6, 1932, in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a resident of Las Vegas for two years; Ogden, Utah for 10 years, and Wyoming for 77 years. He worked more than 30 years for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He taught seminary classes and worked as a custodian at the LDS Chapel. He served a mission to the northwestern states from 1928 to 1930. He served nine years as bishop of the Rock Springs Second Ward and was honored for more than 50 years of service to youth through Scouting, being the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. He served 30 years on the Reliance and Rock Springs school boards and developed the playground and school grounds for the school in Reliance. He served many years on the Sweetwater County Library Board and helped develop libraries in several rural areas. Gibbs was a gardener and had a green house for many years in Reliance. He got orchids and oranges to grow in Wyoming. Gibbs is survived by one son and four daughters, Richard Gibbs, Salt Lake City; Donna Smith, Morgan, Utah; Laurel Merhish, Las Vegas; Patricia Burton, Madison, S.D. and Wilma Hinesley, Ogden, Utah. Gibbs is also survived by three brothers, 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and two grandsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 JENNIE S. MCQUILLAN Funeral services for Jennie S. McQuillan were celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers included Howard Kelly, Dan Zancanella, Marc Zancanella, Jason Zancanella, Brad Kushlan and Brian Kelly. Mrs. McQuillan, 71, of 513 P St., Rock Springs, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. McQuillan had been in ill health for the past two months. She was born on July 19, 1925 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Martin and Rosalie Kudar Amizich Sr. Mrs. McQuillan attended schools in Rock Springs and married Jack McQuillan in Rock Springs on Dec. 19, 1961. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1989. Mrs. McQuillan was a retired custodian who worked for School District No. 1 for many years. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Mrs. Charles (Laurie) Tyler of Ogden, Utah and Mrs. Estes (Jackie) Stout of Rock Springs; two brothers, Martin and Anton “Hap” Amizich, both of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; three nieces, Mrs. Dave (Elsie) Kushlan of Homedale, Idaho, Mrs. Dan (Terry) Zancanella of Rock Springs and Mrs. Dave (Diane) Divis of Green River; one nephew, Larry Amizich of Rock Springs; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McQuillan was preceded in death by five brothers, Paul Edward, Larry, John, Peter Frank and Joseph Amizich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 ERNEST LEE MILLS Memorial services for Ernest Lee Mills were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 1996 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Finster of the Union Congregational Church conducted the services. Military graveside services and inurnment were in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mills, 42, of 509 Charles Ave., Green River, did shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 3:29 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 1996. A resident of Green River for 18 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mills died following a sudden illness. He was born Oct. 22, 1953 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Donald and Beatrice Williams Mills Jr. Mills attended schools in Rock Springs and entered the U.S. Navy, serving in Vietnam. He married the former Kay McNalley in Rock Springs on Nov. 8, 1972. Mills was a power house operator who worked for General Chemical for 21 years. He had taken several advanced EMT training courses achieving the level of an EMT II. Mills was a nationally certified EMT. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and the United Steelworkers of America Local 15320. His hobbies were motorcycling, snow machining, hunting, fishing and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Kay of Green River; one son, Kevin Mills of Green River; two daughters, Jennifer Lake of Rock Springs and Tamara Robertson of Green River; one brother, Brad Bolton of Layton, Utah; his paternal grandmother, Jessie Mills of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; one aunts and several uncles; cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mills was preceded in death by one brother, Patrick Mills. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 BEATRICE F. JACK A mass of Christian burial for Beatrice F. Jack was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leonard Hay, Gene Lane, Don Thomas, Chris M. Bunning, Wes Eversole and Gregory Gaylord. Miss Jack, 91, of 414 A St., Rock Springs, died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, August 4, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since July 18, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Jack had been in ill health since July 18, 1996. She was born on July 28, 1905 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Robert M. and Anna F. Quealy Jack. Miss jack attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1923. She attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a degree in education. Miss jack then taught in schools in Rock Springs. She later attended Columbia University in New York where she graduated with a degree in interior design. She worked as an interior decorator in Kansas City, Kan., and San Francisco. Miss Jack later attended the University of Utah, graduating with a M.A. degree in social work. She worked for the Department of Family Services in Rock Springs for several years. After her retirement, Miss Jack went to work for Little America Hotel in Little America until age 80. Miss Jack was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one niece, Judy Jack of Rawlins, one nephew, Pat Christ and wife Linda of Harker Heights, Texas; one great-nephew, Michael Christ of Harker Heights, Texas; and several cousins, including Nan Staton of LaMarque, Texas. In addition to her parents, Miss Jack was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law, Robert M. Jack III and Anna F. Jack, and one sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Clyde Christ. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 SHON JOSEPH SCHMITT Funeral services for Shon Joseph Schmitt were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church conducted the services. Military honors and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers included Ronald Reed, Shaun Burning, Chris Hollopeter, Ryan Bell, Bob Nelson and Russell Schmitt. Schmitt, 23, of 1410 West Teton St., Green River, died on Aug. 3, 1996 in a motel while traveling through Las Vegas. A resident of Green River since 1975, Mr. Schmitt was born on January 29, 1973 in Flagstaff, Ariz., the son of Anthony J. and Janice Peace Schmitt. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School. Schmitt served in the United States Marine Corps for four years. Mr. Schmitt was currently working for an insulation contractor in Utah. Survivors include his parents, Tony and Janice of Green River; one daughter, Shannon Harris of Green River; one brother, Russell Schmitt of Green River; one sister, Edith Reed of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Carl and Edna Peace of Green River; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Schmitt was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 WILLIAM MASA PARTAIN PINEDALE - Funeral services for William Masa Partain were Saturday, Aug. 3, 1996 at 1 p.m, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Pinedale. The Rev. Robert Lynch officiated. Burial was at Pinedale Cemetery. Partain, 87, died July 31, 1996 of natural causes. He was the fourth of five children born to William Riley and Luretta Belford Partain on Aug 30, 1912 in Trinidad, Humboldt County, Calif. He attended the Crossroads School completing the eighth grade in Herod, Ill. He started his first job at the age of 12 running a two-horse drawn scraper rebuilding the highway between Harrisburg and Galgondi, Ill., earning two dollars a day. The project lasted 10 years. Later he went to work for his longtime friend and schoolmate, Beacher Williams, driving a truck. He married Irene Ownings of Herod in 1933 and they had two children, a daughter, Pauline, and a son, Carol. He later married Ruby Farrel of Elizabethtown, Ill., and they had one son, Donnie. He was called to serve his country during World War II entering the Army on Nov. 29. 1943. He served in the Pacific. His duties were first as a welder and then he was promoted to master sergeant. Returning to the United States on July 7, 1915, he received an honorable discharge on July 14, 1945. Moving to Wyoming in 1950, he worked in the Stansbury Coal Mine and was a member of the Local Bartenders Union working in several taverns in the area. He then worked several construction projects in the area for Woodward Construction and John Bunning Transfer. He married Emma J. Bertagnolli on June 24th, 1951, and they had two children, John and Loretta. He assisted with the operation of the Superior Stage Line while helping Emma raise her three sons, George, Joe and Victor. He retired from Routh Construction in 1976, moving to the Upper Green River Valley and helping build Joe Bertagnolli's cabin on Donna Smith's ranch for almost three years. At the time of his death he was a tenant and close friend of Ladd and Martha Layland. His hobbies included hunting and fishing along with riding his four wheeler. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion for 47 consecutive years. He is survived by sons Donnie Partain of Harrisburg, Ill., John William Partain of Rock Springs and Carol Partain, Benton. Ill.; two daughters, Loretta Partain of Nampa, Idaho, and Pauline, Vienna, Ill.: three stepsons, George Bertagnolli, Rock Springs, Joe Bertagnolli, Pinedale, and Vic Bertagnolli of Boise, Idaho. His grandchildren include Cara, Angie, and John W. Partain of Rock Springs, Andrea Bertagnolli Ritter of Nampa, Idaho, John, Sam and Tony Bertagnolli of Boise, William and Joe Bertagnolli of Rock Springs, Sandy Bertagnolli of Ogden, Utah, and Ruby, Vic Bertagnolli of Rock Springs and Kim Fantin of Nampa. Great-grandchildren include Kyle and Kasey Bertagnolli, Tina and A.J. Ritter and Aubrey and Colter Wire, and Rusty Fantin. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Delma and Veneva, and two brothers, Everette and Pervous. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 LLLIAN LENORA AVERY Funeral services for Lillian Lenora Avery were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug 3, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. Rock Springs. Bishop Richard Postlethwait conducted the services. Additional funeral services were conducted at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 West Black Road, Joliet, Ill., interment next to her husband followed in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Joliet. Mrs. Avery, 77, of 50 Reliance Road No. 16 and No. 17, Rock Springs, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug 1, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since June of 1996. A resident of Green River since June of 1996, former two year resident of Rock Springs, and former longtime resident of Morris, Ill. Mrs. Avery had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Dec. 19, 1918 in Bath, Ill., the daughter of the late Delbert and Viola Hess Fritz. Mrs. Avery attended schools in Beardstown, Ill., and was a graduate of Beardstown High School with the class of 1936. She married Lester DuWayne Avery in Missouri in 1940, and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City in 1972. Avery preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1992. Mrs. Avery was a retired inspector who worked for electrical component manufacturers. She had many jobs and worked in various capacities. She was a member of the LDS Church where she worked as a librarian. Mrs. Avery's hobbies were reading, fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include three sons, Bobbie E. and William D. Avery of Joliet and Samuel D. Avery of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Warren (Margo) Dreben and Mrs. John (Sharon) Hoffman, both of Rock Springs and Patsy Krueger of Gillette: two brothers, Joe and Bob Fritz, both of Omaha, Neb.: two sisters, Marietta Chism of Coal City, Ill. and Ula Pritchett of Petersburg, Ill., many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Avery was preceded in death by four brothers, Wayne, Bud, Dick, and Wilbur Fritz, one grandson, Don Jones, and one great-grandson, Derrick Dreben. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 ROBERT G. BRAMLET LUSK-- Services for Robert G. Bramlet, 70, were conducted Wednesday, July 17, at St. Leo's Catholic Church by the Rev. Patrick Shea of St. Leo Catholic Church, and the Rev. Delia Fay of St George's Episcopal Church. Bramlet died July 15, 1996, at Niobrara County Memorial Hospital in Lusk. He was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Harrisburg, Ill., the son of Joseph Glenn and Margaret Russell Bramlet. He received his education in Illinois, Reliance, Rock Springs and Superior, graduating from Superior High School in 1943. Bramlet served in the Navy Air Force in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the service, he attended the University of Wyoming where he met and married Ida Lou Coleman of Wheatland in 1947. He graduated from UW in 1952, and taught vocational agriculture at Niobrara County High School in Lusk until his retirement in 1986. Bramlet was a longtime member of the Lusk Lions Club, the UW Alumni Association and various educational associations He was an inaugural member of the Wyoming Vocational Teachers Hall of Fame. He was involved in the Legend of the Rawhide Pageant, the county fair, melodrama and school activities. Interests included supporting his grandchildren's activities, working crossword puzzles, working on his lawn and having coffee with friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Thomas; and a grandson. Survivors include his wife Idy of Lusk; two sons, Robert of Amarillo, Texas, and Thomas of Wheatland, and five grandchildren. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 AMELIA MARIAN PARKER HOMEDALE, Idaho—Vigil services for Amelia Marian Parker were at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 1996 at the Flahiff Funeral Chapel Homedale, Idaho Graveside services were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Marsing Homedale Cemetery, Homedale. Mrs. Parker, 83, of Homedale died Monday, June 24, 1996, at her home. Mrs. Parker was born July 1, 1912. in Rock Springs, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Kalan Jereb. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1930 and married Donald Everett Parker on May 1, 1937, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Nampa, Idaho. The couple farmed near Homedale until retiring in 1981. Parker died in 1994. She was a member of St. Hubert's Ladies Altar Society and the American Fraternal Union Lodge No. 202. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Jean Parker of Boise; a brother, Ed Jereb of Yreka, Calif.; two sisters, Josie Butkovich of Anchorage, Alaska and Elsie Kamenski of Rock Springs; a granddaughter, Stephanie Parker and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and one brother, Joe Jereb, Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 1996 NANCY HORIUCHI BETLEY OAKLAND, Calif.—Word has been received of the death of Nancy Horiuchi Betley on July 25, 1996 at Kaiser Hospital in Oakland, Calif. She was born March 28, 1943 in Rock Springs. She received her schooling in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1961. Her hobby was singing. She attended Western Wyoming Community College and the University of Colorado. She then moved to California and was employed by the Bank of California and then for the Food Research for Astronauts Department at the University of California at Berkeley. She had been employed for the past 22 years in the Library Department at the University of California at Berkeley. She is survived by her husband, Richard Betley, of Berkeley, Calif.; by her mother, Kiko Horiushi of Torrance, Calif.; and by a sister, Stella Crawley, New York City. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Horiuchi. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1996 THOMAS WESLEY “HACK” CARTER Funeral services for Thomas Wesley “Hack” Carter were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1996 at the New Hope Baptist Church, 513 G St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Harold O. Fields conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Steve page, Thomas Gresham, Hugh Crouch, Leroy Maldonado, Tom Callas and Bob Bettolo. Honorary pallbearers were Willie Collins, Amos Jackson and Valley Morrison. Carter, 79, of 720 Booker St., Rock Springs, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since July 24. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 55 years and former resident of Illinois, Cater had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Dec. 12, 1916 in Dewmaine, Ill., the son of the late Johnny and Blanche McKinley Carter. Carter attended schools in Sparta, Ill., and married the former Lola Schoffner in Sparta in January of 1933. She preceded him in death on March 3, 1987. Carter was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Mines. After the mines closed, he went to work as a street sweeper for Rock Springs Street Department for 35 years until his retirement in 1983. Carter was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. His hobbies included sports, particularly baseball and softball. Survivors include six sons, Joseph, Louis, Donald and David Carter, all of Rock Springs, Lorenzo Carter of Ogden, Utah, and Thomas Carter Jr. of Wichita, Kan.; three daughters, Mrs. Earl (Blanche) Webb and Mrs. Michael (Janice) Swenson, both of Rock Springs, and Mrs. James (Leora) Glasker of Salt Lake City; one sister, Zedora Harris of Chicago; 35 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Carter was preceded in death by one daughter, Mildred Hortence Allen; one brother, Pete McKinley; and one sister, Ruth Doss. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1996 JIMMY DEAN HANKINS Funeral services for Jimmy Dean Hankins were conducted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Lee Ivie, Robert A. Pacheco, Raymond Earl Hankins, Chris Dove, Tom Turner and Dennis R. Pineda. Hankins, 36, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for several years. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years and former resident of Russellville, Ark., Hankins died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 18, 1960 in Russellville, the son of Doris Dove. Hankins attended schools in Dover, Ark., and was a graduate of Dover High School with the class of 1979. Hankins was a fan of the Oakland Raiders football team. Survivors include his mother, Doris Dove of Rock Springs; two brothers, Robert Lee Karnes of Russellville and James Wesley Dove of Reliance; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Earl and Inez Hankins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1996 LIANA MAE DUKE ERIK ROBERT DUKE Services for Liana Mae Duke, 22, and Erik Robert Duke, 5, were Thursday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Bishop Glenn Parry officiated. Burial was at Riverside Memorial Cemetery [sic]. Mrs. Duke was born Jan. 4, 1974 in Rock Springs to Rose and Ralph Davidson of Green River. She was a lifelong resident of Green River. Erik was born Aug. 8, 1991 in Rock Springs to Bob and Liana Duke of Green River. Liana is survived by her husband, Bob Duke; parents, Rose and Ralph Davidson; sister, Lori Davison of Laramie; brothers, John and James Davidson, all of Green River; grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Erik is survived by his father, Bob Duke; grandparents, Larry and Bobbie Duke and Ralph and Rose Davidson; aunts, uncles and great-grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1996 JOHN MICHAEL SHUSTER A mass of Christian burial for John Michael Shuster was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Shuster, Will Shuster, David Shuster, Steven Shuster, Bill Shuster and John Unguren. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Nomis, Kent Pulley, Roy Yinger, Tom Rudolph, Chuck Demshar and John Demshar. Shuster, 83, of 201 Gale St., Rock Springs, died at about 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Shuster had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born July 27, 1913 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Rosalee Zupan Shuster. Shuster attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1932. He was a member of the Wyoming State Basketball Championship Team of 1932. He married the former Odessa Keranen in Blackstone, Va., on April 24, 1942. Shuster was a retired U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. He was a member of the 45th Thunderbird Infantry Division. He served in North Africa, the Anzio beachhead, Rome, Palermo, Sicily, and in Southern France during World War II. Shuster’s division was with the first forces advancing into Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor. He worked as a water tester for the Union Pacific Coal Company at its power plan tin Rock Springs for 19 years. Shuster then went to work for the Sweetwater County Road and Bridge Department for 15 years and he later worked as a school crossing guard for School District No. 1 for 14 years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the AARP, a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 151, a lifetime member of the BPO Elks Lodge, the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24, and a lifetime member of the VFW Club, and a member of the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include his wife, Odessa Shuster of Rock Springs; three daughters, Marilyn S. Nomis of Green River, Patricia Pulley of East Stroudsburg, Pa., and Kathleen Shuster of Santa Fe, N.M.; two brothers, William Shuster of Rock Springs and James Shuster of Alhambra, Calif.; two granddaughters, Nicky Pulley Kuhns of East Stroudsburg, and Andrea T. Nomis of Cheyenne; one grandson, Pete Nomis of Green River; and several nieces including Mary Lou Unguren of Rock Springs, Lynn Lockhart of Casper, and Jerri Kirk of Gillette; and several nephews including Bill and David Shuster, both of Rock Springs, Major Steven Shuster of Kansas, Joe Shuster Jr. of California and James Shuster Jr. of Denver; two sisters-in-law, Jackie Chiat of Tempe, Ariz. and Mary Pryich Keranen of Grants Pass, Ore.; several cousins including Dick and Ida Robinson of Kearns, Utah, and Mary Rose Gimble of Fort Collins, Colo.; and his greatest companion, Bobo Schevski of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents, Shuster was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Frank Shuster; and three sisters, Louise Anselmi and Julia and Frances Shuster. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1996 OTIS C. LOVE CASPER—Memorial services for Otis C. Love were Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Bustard Funeral Home in Casper with the Casper Elks Lodge No. 1353 conducting. Military honors were accorded by the United Veterans Council. Love, 71, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1996 at the Wyoming Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was born Oct. 3, 1924 in Dorris, Calif., the son of Albert and Eva (Brower) Love. He grew up around Modesta, Calif., and graduated from Long View Kelso High School in Washington. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II serving with the 81st Division, 6th Army, 11th Armored Engineers, in the Philippines and Japan. After his discharge in 1945 he moved to Klamath Falls, Ore., and then to Alaska where he spent several years. He lived in Rock Springs until moving to Casper in the fall of 1962. He married Marjorie Hearn April 7, 1962 in Rock Springs. When the couple moved to Casper he worked as a salesman for Knapp Supply and sold insurance for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He went to work for Prairie Publishing in 1977, retiring in 1989. His hobbies included woodworking and tole painting. Other hobbies included fishing, camping, bowling and reading western novels. He was a lifetime member of the Casper Elk Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 1353; and the Lamplighters Camping Club since 1975. Survivors include his wife of Casper; daughter, Kristie Baxter of Rosamond, Calif.; grandson, Tyler and stepson, David Lindroos of Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1996 JOHN S. ARMSTRONG AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--Funeral services for John S. Armstrong were at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary at the Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, Calif., at noon on Saturday, Aug. 10, followed by interment there. Armstrong of 30140 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills, Calif., died at his home on Aug. 7, 1996 after a long bout with cancer. He was born in Rock Springs Aug. 12, 1933 and attended schools there graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy until Dec. 1952 and then attended the University of Wyoming. He graduated from the school of X-ray Technology at the old Salt Lake County General Hospital and worked as an X-ray technician in Salt Lake City. He enrolled at the University of Utah where he received his B.S. in psychology and sociology and his master's in social work. Armstrong worked in Sacramento, Calif., as a psychiatric social worker from 1960 until 1966 and in Oakland, Calif., for a year before moving to Los Angeles where he earned his master's of public health degree from UCLA. He was employed by the Department of Social Services for the state of California as an administrative operations specialist and retired from that position in 1992. He was a licensed clinical social worker for the state of California, a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Academy of Certified Social Workers and the American Public Health Association. He was a musician and participated in the U.P. and school bands in Rock Springs and later in college. He was also a member of several local ensembles which played in the Rock Springs area. His hobby was travel and in retirement he traveled extensively with his wife, Karma. They were often accompanied by their long-time friends, former Rock Springs resident, Bill Yakse and his wife Sharon of Carlsbad, Calif. On a recent trip, quite by coincidence they met another former Rock Springs resident, A.J. Mihanovich, who was accompanied by his wife, Joyce. They now reside in Carmichael, Calif. Armstrong was the son of John A. and Mary Drazovich Armstrong, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, the former Karma Peterson whom he married in Salt Lake City on July 25, 1959; an aunt, Zora Drazovich Palmer of Las Vegas; an uncle, John Drazovich of Boulder and Las Vegas; an aunt, Mae Bolen and an uncle, Archie Armstrong, both of Rock Springs and numerous cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1996 CECELIA BURCH Cecelia Burch, 97, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since August 1988. A resident of Rock Springs since 1983 and former longtime resident of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Burch had been in ill health for the past several weeks. She was born on Aug. 8, 1899 in Moweaqua, Ill., the daughter of the late John and Veronica Bapchanick Puskar. Mrs. Burch attended schools in Moweaqua and married Walter Burch in Detroit in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1952. Mrs. Burch was a retired nursing assistant who worked for St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach for many years until her retirement in 1961. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Edward J. Roth of Smoot; three grandchildren, Mrs. Jay (Mary) Rominc and Mrs. Kenneth (Cheryl) Crowson, both of Smoot, and Edward Michael Roth of Aguanga, Calif.; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Burch was preceded in death by one sister, Amelia Vadala; and four brothers, Charlie, Johnny, Pete, and Steve Puskar. Inurnment was in California. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1996 PHILIP ANTENONE Philip Antenone, 90, of 530 Gobel St. No 14, Rock Springs, died at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since Aug 5, 1996. A longtime resident of Wyoming and former resident of Portland, Ore., Antenone had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Jan. 21, 1906 in Portland, the son of the late Guiseppi and Marie DeFalco Antenone. Antenone attended schools in Portland. He was a retired carpenter who worked in construction for many years. He was a member of the SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Young-At-Heart Senior Citizens Center. Antenone’s hobbies were fly-fishing and raising pigeons. Survivors include several cousins, nieces and nephews, including Robert and Mary Cruchiola of Wilsonville, Ore., and Anita and Albert DeFrancisco of King City, Ore. The body was cremated and the ashes were returned to Oregon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 1996 MARGARET A. STAVRAN MESA, Ariz. -- Services for Margaret A. Stavran were at Church of the Master, 6659 E. University Drive, Mesa, Ariz., on July 30 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dean Shepard and Malcomb Davis officiated. Interment was at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Stavran died on July 22, 1996 at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. She was 82 years old. She was born in Appleton, Wis. to Ernest and Edith Shepard. She spent her childhood years in Wisconsin. The family moved to Powell and later to Rock Springs where she attended high school. She married Sigur C. Stavran in Vernal, Utah, on July 24, 1934. They moved to Denver in 1939 where she worked for Remington Arms Plant during World War II. She also worked for Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Government Services Administration and for the US Forest Service in Golden, Colo. before retirement. She was active in Eastern Star, Unity Chapter No. 97 in Denver and was a member of the Kochina Club in Mesa where the Stavrans moved upon retirement in 1972. They lived in their Dodge Street home for 20 years and she moved to The Springs Retirement Apartments in 1992. She moved to The Meadows Retirement Apartments in 1995 in St. George where services were conducted for her on July 25 at the Metcalf Funeral Home. Survivors include a son, Sigur C. of Cedar City, Utah: two grandsons, Scott Stavran of Peoria, Ariz., and Chris Stavran of Seattle; three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, Don, Carl and Clair and a sister, Dorothy Hackett-Durney. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1996 BERT “DEDE” MCCOURT JONES Memorial services for Bert “Dede” McCourt Jones who died May 9, 1996 were conducted Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River. Inurnment was in Riverview Cemetery. Jones, 71, died in a Sparks, Nev., hospital. He was a native of Green River, born Jan. 6, 1925 to Bert H. and Mary J. McCourt Jones. He spent his early years at state training school in Lander and moved to Ogden, Utah in 1952. He spent the past 19 years in Sparks. Survivors include three sisters, Hazel M. Dodgen, Ogden, Betty H. Galbraith, Sparks, and Ella Jean Dryer, Lindsay, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sister, Mary Berneice Williams, another sister, Dorothy J. Roberts and brother, John E. Jones. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1996 ANTHONY RICHARD “CHUBBY” MARTINEZ A memorial services and rosary for Anthony Richard “Chubby” Martinez were celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Inurnment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Martinez, 36, of 505 4th Ave. West, Rock Springs, died Saturday morning, Aug. 17, 1996 at his work residence in Evanston. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 27 years and former resident of Belcourt, N.D., Martinez died following a sudden illness. He was born on April 8, 1960 in Rawlins, the son of Tony and Delores Thiefault Martinez. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1978. He graduated from the Turtle Mountain Community College in Belcourt. Martinez was a welder who worked in construction for several years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and camping. Survivors include his parents, Delores and Larry Bolen of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Mickey and Mandi Bolen of Rock Springs; one sister and brother-in-law, Monica and Linus DeCoteau of Belcourt; his paternal grandmother, Mae Bolen of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, two nieces and one nephew. Martinez was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1996 MICHAEL O. RANTA Funeral services for Michael O. Ranta were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Ranta, 42, of 1508 Ninth St. No. 90, Rock Springs died after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 9:26 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 15, 1996. According to Sweetwater County Coroner, Dale S. Majhanovich, Ranta was the driver of a westbound motorcycle traveling in the 1200 block of Dewar Drive which struck the passenger side of a van which turned in front of him while attempting to turn into a parking lot. Ranta was transported to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County by ambulance and later died of multiple head, chest and abdominal injuries. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Ranta was born July 11, 1954 in Rock Springs, the son of Osmo and Bertha Vander Pas Ranta. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1972. He attended Western Wyoming Community College. He married the former Becky Martinez in Rock Springs April 7, 1979. He was an underground mechanic who worked for OCI for 19 years. Ranta was a member of the First Congregational Church, the National Rifle Association, Alcoholics Anonymous and Tiger Pride. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his wife, Becky of Rock Springs; his parents, Osmo and Bertha Ranta of Farson; one son, Christopher Ranta of Rock Springs; one daughter, Kimberley Ranta of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. James Susan Hodder of Farson; nine brothers-in-law, Robert, Larry and Richard Martinez, all of Rock Springs, Wayne Michael, Jerry and Ben Martinez Jr., all of Salt Lake City, Tommy Martinez of Denver, Floyd and DuWayne Martinez, both of San Jose, Calif.; five sisters-in-law, Christine Claria Simon of Denver, Mrs. Joseph (Dolores) Cangianni of Mamaroneck, N.Y., Mrs. Steven (Benita) Mott of Sundance; Frieda Atwood of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Hollis (Patricia) Atwood of Rock Springs, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews Ranta was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1996 MARY S. TSUKISHIMA Mary S. Tsukishima, 92, of 901 Ridge Ave Rock Springs, died at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 20, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Aug. 15, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since March 1990 and former resident of Casper, Mrs. Tsukishima died following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 10, 1903 in Hiroshima, Ken, Japan, the daughter of the late Yaiki and Sue Nakata. Mrs. Tsukishima attended schools in Japan and married Harry S. Tsukishima in Hiroshima. Following their arrival in the U.S., they settled in Casper where they owned and operated a small restaurant until his death in September of 1947. In March, 1990, she moved to Rock Springs to make her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Takayuki and Ruth Tanaka. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Rena Tsukishima of Casper; one daughter and son-in-law, Ruth I. and Takayuki Tanaka of Rock Springs; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Tsukishima was preceded in death by two brothers; one sister, and one granddaughter, Kerry Tanaka Wells. Following cremation, inurnment will be in the Highland Cemetery in Casper. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1996 DORIS LUKAC Former Superior resident Doris Lukac, 70, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996 in San Mateo, Calif. She was born May 28, 1926 in Superior. Mrs. Lukac had been a resident of South San Francisco for 39 years. She was married to John Lukac for 47 years. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Olson of Brisbane, Calif., and Christina Meagher of Davis, Calif.; a son, Robert Lukac, Sonoma, Calif.; four grandchildren, Amanda, Daniel, Emma and Jonathan; a sister, Elia Sabo of Hudson; and a brother, Harry Munari, Dublin, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1996 ROBERT JAMES BEHRMAN A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Robert James Behrman at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Pallbearers included Stewart Cantrell, Robert Zueck, Darin Budak, Destry Ogden, Ken Stinchcomb and David A. Violette. Behrman, 70, of 1120 Main St. Reliance, was dead on arrival at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, Neb., at about 5 a.m. Friday August 16, 1996. A resident of Reliance for the past 34 years and former resident of Illinois, Behrman had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born on May 21, 1926 in Effingham, Ill., the son of the late Clem and Catherine Behrman. Behrman attended schools in Effingham and was a graduate of Ellingham High School. He attended technical schools for two years and married the former JoAnn Schanno in Rock Springs on Sept. 7, 1962 Behrman was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II. He worked as a lab technician for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 30 years and as a dispatcher for Pacific Power & Light for 15 years until his retirement on April 1, 1992. He was active in basketball throughout his school years, while in the Navy, and while attending college, Behrman was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He was a bowler, golfer and sports fan. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn of Reliance; two sons, Michael Ray Behrman and Steve Behrman and wife, Tari, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Bobbi Jo Zueck and husband, Steve, of Rock Springs; three sons, Robin Behrman and wife Alysand of Des Moines, Iowa, Jim Behrman and wife Jan of Burlington, Iowa, and Tony Behrman of Canada; two daughters, Cathy Hazel and husband, Scott, of Burlington, Iowa, Theresa Wilson of Las Vegas; 18 grandchildren: two great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, Behrman was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Wilbur and Russell. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 1996 LUCILLE BRUNKEN GARBER, Okla. - Funeral services were conducted Aug. 19, 1996 for Lucille Brunken at the Garber Christian Church, Garber, Okla. Mrs. Brunken, 84, was born Oct. 11, 1911. She died at her residence south of Garber Aug. 16, 1996. She served as organist for her church and her hobby was quilting. She helped with meals on wheels and had many other activities. Survivors include four sons, Don Brunken and wife Pat of Lamont, Okla., Robert Brunken and wife LaVerle of Garber, Gene Lee Brunken and wife Bernice of Ponca City, Okla., and Marvin Brunken and wife Pam of Bartlett, Tenn.; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patty) Trekell, Rock Springs, Mrs. Leroy (Shirley) Potocka, Enid, Okla., and Mrs. Fred (Betty) Levings of Garber; 11 grandchildren, two of whom live in Rock Springs, Richard and Pamela Trekell, and five great-grandchildren, two of whom live in Rock Springs, Cami Lynn and Tylynn Trekell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1996 RICHARD WILSON PENNOCK Funeral services for Richard Wilson Pennock were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 1995 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. The Christian Science service was conducted by N.E. Wood. Dan Bennett gave the eulogy and soloist was Chris Griffin. Pallbearers were Dustin Eaton, Scott Faddis, Chad Frericks, Dan Mitchelson, Don Mines and Eugene Smith. Pennock, 22, of 56 Farson 4th North Road, Farson, died at about 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1996 at milepost 39.4 on Highway 191, approximately 39.4 miles north of Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Pennock was the drive of a northbound vehicle which left the east side of the highway, rolling one time, ejecting him from the vehicle. He died instantly of head injuries. A lifelong resident of Farson, Pennock was born on July 23, 1974 in Rock Springs, the son of Gary Taylor and Susan Elaine Meyer Pennock. He attended schools in Farson and was a graduate of Farson High School with the class of 1992. He was class valedictorian and won a University of Wyoming president’s honor scholarship. He was active in basketball. He attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs and graduated with an associate of arts degree. Pennock was currently enrolled as a senior at the University of Wyoming studying range management. He was employed this summer by the Sweetwater County Weed and Pest District. His pursuits included hunting, fishing and working with horses and cattle and construction. Survivors include his parents, Gary and Susan Pennock of Farson; one brother, Robert T. Pennock of Farson; one sister-in-law, Joni Pennock of Farson; his paternal grandmother, Marjorie A. Homan of Farson; his maternal grandmother, Louise Meyer Warpness of Farson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pennock was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Taylor Pennock in 1950, paternal step-grandfather, Jacob Homan in 1985, and maternal grandfather, Robert Meyer in 1982. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1996 FRANK MAGNETTI Memorial graveside services and inurnment for Frank Magnetti were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1996 at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Louis Barto delivered the eulogy. Magnetti, 72, of 912 Potter St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 6:58 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Magnetti died following a sudden illness. He was born Oct. 14, 1923 in Trinidad, Colo., the son of the late Mike and Mary Cupuccio Magnetti. Magnetti attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran who served during World War II. Magnetti was a retired salesman, who worked for the Rock Springs Coca-Cola Company for 45 years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 and the Italian American Society. Survivors include his brother, John Magnetti of Rock Springs; and several nieces in Italy. Magnetti was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1996 EDITH ROSATTI Following cremation a memorial mass for Edith Rosatti was celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A memorial scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Mrs. Rosatti, 84, of 424 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Rosatti died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1911 in Superior, the daughter of the late Narciso and Maria Prada Moser. Mrs. Rosatti attended schools in Superior and married Arthur Rosatti at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on April 11, 1936. She worked for the Parker Brothers Drug Store and the Bi-Rite Drug Store in Rock Springs for many years. Mrs. Rosatti was a member of the Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the ST. Monica’s Sodality. Survivors include her husband, Art Rosatti of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Carole) Myska of Rock Springs and Donna Johnson of Salt Lake City; four brothers, Paul Moser of Oakland, Calif., Jack Moser of Colorado, Geno Moser of Rock Springs, and Carl Moser of Afton; three sisters, Rena Tarter of Rock Springs, Ann Bodkin and Ellen Buh of Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rosatti was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Moser and one sister, Viola O’Donnell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 1996 RODERICK JOSEPH KELLY SHERIDAN—Memorial services for Roderick Joseph Kelly were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 1996 at the Champion Funeral Home in Sheridan. Kelly, 80, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Kelly was born Feb. 16, 1916 in Belvedere, S.D., the son of Austin and Mary (Vlecek) Kelly. He married Margaret Raber in Tonopah, Nev., on July 15, 1947. He lived in Rock Springs in the 1950s. Kelly was a heavy equipment operator for numerous general road construction companies his entire life. His hobby was rodeo and he was the Nevada State Saddle Bronc Champion in 1946 and 1947. Kelly also was a fisherman and followed baseball and other sports. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kelly of Sheridan; his four daughters, Coleen Eisele, Kathy Silla, Sharon Dahl and Rosie Fehring, all of Sheridan; one sister, Rosemary Kelly of Phoenix, Ariz.; along with six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and one grandson, Michael Dahl. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1996 FELIPE ARMIJO JR. Funeral services for Felipe Armijo Jr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 1996 at New Life Ministries, 105 K St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Ratcliff conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Armijo Jr., 84, of 418 R St., Rock Springs, died at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for more than 50 years, Armijo had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born March 11, 1912 in Albert, N.M., the son of the late Felipe and Tonita Gonzales Armijo Sr. Armijo married the former Alice Abeyta in Rock Springs. He was a retired railroad worker who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for many years until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 and the Musician’s Union. Armijo was a lifelong musician. Survivors include his wife, Alice of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Dick Blust of Rock Springs; one daughter, Dolores Fernandez of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Mary Armijo of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Eddie Trujillo Jr. and his wife, Alma, of Bakersfield, Calif., Louanna Brown and her husband, Adam, of Rock Springs and Manny Fernandez of San Diego; five great-grandchildren, Antoinetta, Daniel, Tiffany and Sarah Brown and Phillip Nichols, all of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents, Armijo was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother, Nicholas Armijo; and one grandson, Orlando Trujillo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1996 GARY PAUL CILENSEK A mass of Christian burial for Gary Paul Cilensek was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Zelenka, Vern Stanton, George Liska, Cory Bennett, Norm Gazdik and Earl LaVake. Cilensek, 28, of 1305 Liberty Drive, Rock Springs, died from injuries he sustained while a passenger in a vehicular accident that occurred while at work in Eureka County, Nev., on Friday, Aug. 30, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Cilensek was born Oct. 9, 1967 in Rock Springs, the son of Carl and Shirley Meyer Cilensek. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1985. Cilensek has been working as a mechanic for the Newmote Gold Mine in Carlan, Nev., for the past two years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Carl and Shirley Cilensek of Rock Springs; one brother, Rick Cilensek of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Lee (Cheryl) Harrelson of Sheridan, and Mrs. Bill (Cindy) Current of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Cilensek was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1996 DON F. HAMM RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—Don F. Hamm died at his home at 2500 McGregor Drive, Rancho Cordova, Calif., 95670 on Aug. 27, 1996, at 75. He had been ill with leukemia for nearly a year. He was born in Rock Springs on Jan. 11, 1921, the son of Charles F. Hamm and Helen Young Hmm. After his father died in 1930, his mother was elected county clerk of Sweetwater County, and in 1931 she and her family of four children moved to Green River. Hamm attended the Green River public schools. After graduating in 1938, he attended Pasadena Junior College. When World War II began, he joined the Army Air Force and became a navigator of on a B-17 bomber in the 8th Air Force, stationed in England in 1943. He was promoted to first lieutenant in 1944. On a bombing mission to France, Hamm was assigned to a Flying Fortress called “Georgia Rebel” replacing the regular navigator who was sick. As the 18-plane bomb group was returning to England and had approached the Brittany peninsula, it was attacked form the rear by two German fighter planes. Ham’s plane was the last in the formation. He recounted, “As ‘tail-end Charlie’ we got the brunt of it. For about 15 minutes their 37 mm cannon shells kept exploding off our plane’s wing tip. But the entire group was firing back with more than 90 50-caliber machine guns. So our own group was of more danger to us than the Germans because the metal links from the guns are discharged into the open air and they came fling back into our windows, cracking hell out of them. The Germans finally left and we landed, more or less intact, at Land’s End, England.” While on another bombing mission to France, his plane the “Red Hot Riding Hood,” caught on fire at about 12,000 feet. Although burning and badly damaged, the plane reached the English coast. Hamm recalled, “I kneeled down to enter the tunnel leading from the nose section to the cockpit. I reached out and grabbed the escape hatch release and as I pulled it, the plane blew up. The blast knocked me out so when I woke up I was falling through the air. I pulled the rip cord on the chute which opened and let me down in the English countryside. I managed to get up and, after walking about a mile, met a British corporal who directed me to an aid station. Later I found that six of the crew were killed and four of us survived.” Hamm had been listed as seriously wounded and was one of the few who survived a plane explosion in the air. After returning from England, he married Helen E. Todd of Rock Springs on Aug. 2, 1945. Later, they moved to Chicago where he attended the Chicago School of Art. He also attended the University of Utah graduating with a degree in education with a minor in biology. He contributed many technical art illustrations for various medical textbooks. For a period of time while living in Green River he owned and operated a tourist court and was also a draftsman at a chemical plant before moving to California in 1955 and starting a career in advertising. He and his wife, Helen, had five children. She died of cancer in 1971 in Campbell, Calif. He then moved to Sacramento and continued his work in advertising. He met and married Marilyn Greilich in 1985. He retired in 1988 from his job as advertising and sale promotion manager for the Sacramento-based company WEMCO, where he worked for 15 years. His total advertising career spanned 30 years. During his retirement years he became involved with a senior artists guild, painting watercolors. He and his wife did extensive traveling and photographic work. They also did theatrical productions and concerts. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Richard Hamm of San Jose; daughter, Gail French and son Kenneth (Randy) Hamm, both of Denver; son, Kevin Hamm of Boulder Creek, Calif.; daughter, Laurel Hamm; stepsons, Kevin and Scott Cowley and stepdaughter, Pam Grijalva, all of Sacramento. He is also survived by brothers, Judge Kenneth G. Hamm and Dr. Governor G. Hamm, and sister, Helen Hamm Johnson, all of Rock Springs. He leaves 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1996 NORINE MARY PEARSON Funeral services for Norine Mary Pearson were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Lauri Bruce of the Green River United Methodist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were David C. “DJ” Jelaca, Brad Bettolo, Mungo Brown, Boyd Lewis, Bill McMillan and Wayne Baumann. Mrs. Pearson, 79, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, did shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11:17 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1996. A resident of Green River for the past three years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Pearson died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1916 in Nevada, Mo., the daughter of the late Frank and Lola Agee Vaudingburg. She attended schools in Omaha, Neb., and married William Pearson Sr. in Elko, Nev., on March 20, 1950. He preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 1977. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William and Betty Jean Pearson Jr. of Rock Springs; one son, Alfred Norman Pearson of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren, William Timothy Pearson of La Jolla, Calif., LeAnn Norine Lemaster of Rock Springs, Tiffani Jean Pearson of Rock Springs, Breanna Jean Pearson of Rock Springs, Michelle Pearson of Rock Springs, Audrey Boling of Green River, James Pearson of Green River and Jason Pearson; five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pearson was preceded in death by one daughter, Deloras May Hawman; one great-granddaughter, Melinda Jean Pearson, and one great-grandson, Ryan William Lake. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1996 MARY TAUCHER A mass of Christian burial for Mary Taucher was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Yerkovich, Mike Yerkovich, Tony Yerkovich, David Arambel, Michael Arambel, Mike Wiggins, Ray Taucher and Jay Taucher. Mrs. Taucher, 102, of 2032 Prairie Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 2 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 1996 at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Taucher died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 17, 1894 in Skofia Loka, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late John and Ann Jesersek. Mrs. Taucher attended schools in Yugoslavia and married Anton Taucher at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on July 20, 1913. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1952. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the American Fraternal Union No. 134. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Alyce Taucher of Pinckneyville, Ill., and Leonard and Mildred Taucher of Casper; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and John Zebre of Rock Springs and Gertrude and Fred Taucher of Sun City West, Ariz.; one daughter, Mary Ann Yerkovich of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law, Bess Lindsay of Phoenix, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Taucher was preceded in death by one daughter, Elsie Subic; one son, Anton Taucher Jr.; three sons-in-law, Mike Arambel, Rudy Subic, and John Yerkovich; one grandson, Joseph Taucher, and one granddaughter, Catherine Arambel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1996 JOE D. MARCOS A mass of Christian burial for Joe D. Marcos was celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 1996 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. Inurnment was in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Nathan D. Reese, Dave Swann, Paul Schoefeld, Jim Soderland, Pat Burns and Warren Schreiner. Marcos, 42, of 1129 Wyoming St., died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 5:47 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 1996. He was the victim of an accident which occurred at the intersection of 1600 Blair Ave. and West Second Street about 2:23 a.m. Saturday. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 15 years and former resident of Toledo, Ohio and Miami, Fla., Marcos was born Oct. 31, 1954 in Havana, Cuba, the son of Joe A. and Romelia Romero Marcos. Marcos attended schools in Miami and was a graduate of the La Salle High School in Miami with the class of 1972. He attended the University of Toledo in Ohio and married the former Linda Burns in Toledo on June 7, 1975. Marcos was the owner and operator of Western Wyoming Roofing in Rock Springs for the past 15 years. He was involved in community projects in western Wyoming including the historic renovations of Fort Bridger and he was a fisherman. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda, of Rock Springs; his mother, Romelia Marcos of Miami; three sons, Tony, Joey and Mike Marcos, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Christin Marcos of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe A. Marcos. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 1996 GLADYS L. JONES PIERRE, S.D.—Services with interment for Gladys L. Jones were in the Lake View Cemetery in Lake Andes, S.D. Mrs. Jones, 96, of 705 North Grand St., Pierre, S.D., died at 1:20 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Aug. 26, 1996. A longtime resident of Pierre, and former resident of Lake Andes, Mrs. Jones became ill on Aug. 26, 1996, while visiting relatives in Rock Springs. She was born on July 1, 1900 in South Wayne, Wis., the daughter of Amos W. and Esther Ellen Lenzie Franke. Mrs. Jones attended schools in South Dakota and married Harvey B. Jones in Armour, S.D., on Jan. 1, 1919. He preceded her in death on July 11, 1961. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a member of the Rebekah Lodge for more than 50 years, a member of the Homemakers Club and a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include one son, Jackie Jo Jones of Pierre; two daughters, Vivian Virginia Lutz of Pierre and Donna Belle Vesely of Lake Andes; one sister, Vivian Lavelle Hantz of Odessa, Texas; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 JOSEPH ANTHONY ARAMBEL A mass of Christian burial for Joseph Anthony Arambel was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Arambel, 74, of 1403 Yalecrest Drive, Rock Springs, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since Sept. 3, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Arambel had been in ill health since November of 1995. He was born June 17, 1922 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Lucy Erramouspe Arambel. He attended schools in Rock Springs, Nebraska and Colorado and was a graduate of the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, Colo., with the class of 1940. He worked as a sheep rancher until the age of 23. Arambel married the former Mary Ann Rizzi in Rawlins on Oct. 9, 1948. He worked as a mechanic for McCurtain Motors for 12 years and then went to work for Benson Motors for five years. Arambel was a retired equipment mechanic who worked for Stauffer Chemical for 25 years until his retirement in June of 1987. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the B.P.O. Elks, the Italian American Society and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; two sons, Bob Arambel of Kemmerer and Joe Arambel of Rock Springs; one brother, John Arambel of Rock Springs; two sisters, Annie “Apple” Gaviotis of Salt Lake City and Rosie Abriani of Kemmerer; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Arambel was preceded in death by one son and daughter in infancy; three brothers, Michael B., Robert P., and Pete Arambel; and one sister, Katherine Arambel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 MARY PETRA LOISATE A mass of Christian burial for Mary Petra Loisate was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat Loisate, T.J. Micklich, Steve Loisate, Alan Micklich, Michael Mahoney, Randy McMurry, Kenneth M. McMurry and Gary Glenn. Mrs. Loisate, 92, of 209 K St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 1:06 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Loisate had been in ill health for the past several weeks. She was born Dec. 19, 1903 in Bedarona, Spain, the daughter of the late Juan Pedro and Brigida Iearan Mendiola. Mrs. Loisate attended school sin Spain and married Angelo Loisate in Ogden, Utah, on Dec. 22, 1921. He preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1962. Mrs. Loisate was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Alkartasuna Basque Club. Survivors include five sons, Joseph, Albert, Bill and Fred Loisate, all of Roc Springs and Pete Loisate of Blackfoot, Idaho; seven daughters, Mrs. V.H. (Pilar) Anderson of Colville, Wash., Mrs. Lawrence (Helen) Platzer of Grass Valley, Calif., Mrs. Russ (Louise) Mahoney of Hayward, Calif., Mrs. James (Gloria) Kincaid of Lander, Mrs. Bruce (Anita) Glenn of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Tom (Evelyn) Micklich of Rock Springs, Mrs. Bob (Angela) McMurry of Eden; two sisters, Miren and Julie of Spain; 32 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and several nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Loisate was preceded in death by one sister, three brothers and three grandsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 NOVELLA B. “VAL” GADDO Funeral services for Novella B. “Val” Gaddo were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 19196 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Harold O. Fields of the New Hope Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Gaddo, 80, of 1217 Railroad Ave., Rock Springs, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 1996 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Aug. 28, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Gaddo had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Sept. 24, 1915 in Rouse, Colo., the daughter of the late William M. and Dora Bell Robinson. She attended schools in Walsenburg, Colo., and was a graduate of the Huerfano High School in Walsenburg. She married Pete John Gaddo in Green River Nov. 4, 1965, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1990. Mrs. Gaddo was a retired custodian who worked at the Sweetwater County Courthouse and at Western Wyoming Community College. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Casper. Mrs. Gaddo’s hobbies were fishing, camping and cooking. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, T.B. and Minnie Robinson of Duncan, Okla.; one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret L. and Preston Parrish of Sunnyside, Utah; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gaddo was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and William Robinson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 EDNA MAE SWEETS Funeral services for Edna Mae Sweets were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Harold O. Fields of the New Hope Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mark Sweets, Eric Washington, Jason Washington, Johnnie Crouch, Hugh Crouch Jr. and Ronnie Jackson. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Sweets, Valley Morrison and Don Carter. Mrs. Sweets, 89, of 87 Purple Sage Road, Rock Springs, died at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Sept. 4, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Clarinda, Iowa, Mrs. Sweets had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Aug. 9, 1907 in Oceala, Mo., the daughter of the late Samuel and Carrie Vaughn Burton. Mrs. Sweets attended schools in Missouri and married Robert Wallace Sweets in Butler, Mo. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1972. Mrs. Sweets was the owner and operator of the Sweets Café for 42 years until her retirement in 1994. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Jackie Sweets of Rock Springs, Jerry Allen Sweets of Casper, and Clarence Sweets of Los Angeles; six daughters, Betty Calhoun, Katherine Jackson, Margaret Washington, Patricia Crouch and Judy Sweets, all of Rock Springs and Martha Mary Shackelford of California; 36 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Sweets was preceded in death by one daughter, Geraldine Tullock, one son, Robert Sweets Jr., and one sister, Edith Burton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 GARY MUIR TACOMA, Wash.—Services for Gary George Muir were conducted Friday Sept. 13, 1996 at Twell Mckee Funeral Home in Tacoma, Wash. Military graveside services followed in Portland, Ore. at the Veterans Cemetery. Muir, 47, died Sept. 10, 1996 in Tacoma, Wash following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 15, 1918 in Nyssa, Ore. a son of Lynn and Juanita Muir. Muir joined the Army January 1996 [sic]. In 1968 he was stationed in Germany He was sent to Vietnam in 1969. He was honored with a Purple Heart and came home from Vietnam in 1971. He stayed in the Army until 1974. Mur moved to Rock Springs in 1974 and joined the union Ironworkers Local No. 454. He moved to Tacoma in 1985. His outdoor pursuits included fishing, hunting and camping. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Muir, Vissa, Ore.; sons, Christopher and Travis Muir of Tacoma and Tyrone Musselman, Evansville; daughters, Tara Muir, Tacoma and Jacqueline Hartford, Salt Lake City; brothers, Lynn Muir and wife Marilyn of Rock Springs and Val Muir and wife Linda, Baker, Ore.; sister, Anita Todd and husband Jim, Rock Springs; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Lynn Muir, Sr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 ANTONIO PEREZ Antonio Perez, 59, of 110 Steamboat Drive No. 1. Rock Springs, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 15 years and former resident of New York and Spain, Perez had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born on June 12, 1937 in Bermeo, Spain, the son of the late Luis and Florencia Ermecheo Perez. Perez attended schools in Spain and married the former Maria Azumendi in Spain on June 22, 1963. He worked as a ship mechanic for Costal Dry Dock for five years until ill health forced his retirement. Perez was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Maria N. Perez of Rock Springs; two sons, Jose A. Perez and wife Dotty of Rock Springs and Luis Perez of Rock Springs; one grandchild; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Perez was preceded in death by one brother, Lorenzo Perez. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 CHARLES E. GROSSO CARLSBAD, N.M.—Graveside services for Charles E. Grosso were conducted Sept. 9 at the Salt Lake City Cemetery in Salt Lake City. Grosso, 87, of Carlsbad, N.M., died Sept. 5, 1996 at Albuquerque, N.M. He was a former resident of Rock Springs and Reliance. Grosso had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Jan. 20, 1909 in rock Springs, a son of the late Barton and Frances Anselmo Grosso. He attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs and married the former Zelma Ann Sherwood in Rock Springs. Grosso was a former superintendent of miens for the Union Pacific Coal Co. and later superintendent for the National Potash of Carlsbad, N.M., until his retirement. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his son, Charles Boyd Grosso of Albuquerque; a daughter, Sandra Dahl Hanson of Boise, Idaho; six grandchildren, Michael, Kelly and Jonothan Grosso of Albuquerque and Mandy, Rachael, and Daniel Dahl; three sisters, Mrs. Tillie Korogi, Mrs. Elizabeth Durnil of Rock Springs and Mrs. Pauline Bonuchi of Carlsbad; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Zelma, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Barton, James, Ernest and Andrew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 RUTH A. DOUGLASS FRANKLIN, Neb.—Services for Ruth A. Douglass were Friday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ, Franklin, Neb. The Rev. Rita Coakley officiated. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Bloomington. Miss Douglass, 97, Franklin, Neb., died Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Franklin Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 22, 1898 in Bloomington, Neb., a daughter of Volney and Florence Davis Douglass. She attended Bloomington schools and graduated from high school in 1917. She also graduated from the University of Nebraska. She taught third and fourth grade at Bloomington for two years and then taught fifth grade at Holdrege for two years. She moved to Rock Springs where she taught at Rock Springs Junior High School for 35 years before retiring in 1964 and moving to Franklin. She did substitute teaching in Franklin. Miss Douglass was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, Chapter BG of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Ladies Circle of her church. Survivors include a sister, Emily Kahrs, Franklin; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 GEORGE COUSINS HUNTER KEMMERER—Graveside services for George Cousins Hunter were Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Hunter, Aric Hunter, Doug Hunter, Bill Sheldon, Bob Galllas and Jere Kovach. Hunter, 73, died Sept. 4, 1996 in a Jackson care center. He was born on Oct. 9, 1922 the son of David and Lucille (Cousins) Hunter. He was a World War II veteran. He married Ramona Legarra in Kemmerer. They later divorced. His pursuits involved being outdoors, hunting and riding the range for ranchers in the Kemmerer area. He is survived by sons, George Hunter, Jackson and Bill Hunter, Kemmerer; mother, Lucille Hunter, Denver; brothers, Dave Hunter, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Calvin Hunter, Pueblo, Colo.; sister, Lavonne Bullock, Aurora, Colo.; and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 ROBERT G. WILKES OGDEN, Utah—Memorial services were Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1996 at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. Wilkes, 73, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 1996 in Ogden, Utah. He was born Sept. 14, 1922 in Hanna, a son of William and Lucy Woodhead Wilkes. He was raised and educated in Sweetwater County. He had lived in Superior and Winton. He was a veteran of World War II who served with the U.S. Navy in many parts of the world. Wilkes retired from Hill Air Force Base where he had been an inspector. Following his retirement he worked for the Yellow Cab Company. Surviving are one daughter, Janelle Stayman, Salt Lake City; two grandsons,; one brother and three sisters, Vernon (Elva) Wilkes, Mt. Green, Utah, Frances Brimley, Bountiful, Utah, Joyce Knight, Clinton, Utah and Marilyn Wilkes, Fairfax, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 1996 DWAYNE “SQUEAK” GARLICK SPEARFISH, S.D. - Funeral services for Dwayne Squeak" Garlick, 65, of Spearfish, S.D., were Monday, Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Historic Fort Meade Chapel with Rev. Kent Stillson officiating. Burial followed at Black Hills National Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard. Garlick was born April 4, 1931 at Deadwood, S.D., to parents, Harry and Mae (Collings) Garlick. While growing up in Sturgis he participated in the school band, athletics and other school activities. As a Boy Scout he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. His parents owned and operated Wig's Cafe where he helped in its daily operations. Upon graduation from Sturgis High School in 1959, he entered the Army. He was honorably discharged in 1962 after serving in Germany. He returned to the Black Hills where he attended S.D. State College in Brookings, S.D. Garlick was employed as a heavy equipment operator for many contractors including Van Houten & Sons plus Pete Kiewit & Sons Construction Companies for many years. Garlick married Dora Jean Scheele of Belle Fourche, S.D. The couple had three children, Gary, Kris and Fritz. The Garlick family made their home in such places as Newell, Rapid City, Glendive, Mont., Belle Fourche, Rock River, Casper, and in 1971-1987 they resided at Green River. He went into partnership with Jim Guindon and formed Ted's Construction, Inc. in Green River. In 1986 he retired and in 1987 the family settled in Spearfish where he resided at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Dora Jean Garlick of Spearfish; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Elaina Winters Garlick of Story, Kurt “Fritz" and Wanda Sikes Garlick of Rapid City, S.D.; one daughter and son-in-law, Kris Garlick Beaty and husband Kevin of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Lisa Garlick of Emmett, Idaho; two grandchildren, William Beaty of Phoenix and Wyatt Garlick of Rapid City; one nephew, Greg Garlick of Crouch, Idaho; one niece, Staphanie Ensign and husband Chuck of Boise, Idaho; one great-niece, Kasi Ann Ensign; and an uncle and cousin. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 1996 LENA LENZI A mass of Christian burial for Lena Lenzi was celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Cassari, John Cieluszak, Stan Fabian, Ken Clyde, Morey Pierantoni and Charles C. Rudelich. Mrs. Lenzi, 85, of 606 ˝ A St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Cumberland and Superior, Mrs. Lenzi had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Nov. 2, 1910 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Anton and Theresa Pangre Perner. She attended schools in Cumberland and was a graduate of Cumberland High School with the class of 1929. She married Gusto C. Lenzi in Evanston on Jan. 16, 1941. Mrs. Lenzi was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the S.M.K.J. Lodge. Survivors include her husband, Gusto Lenzi of Rock Springs; one daughter, Eileen T. Clyde of West Bountiful, Utah; one brother, Howard Perner of Rock Springs; three sisters, Frances Perner of Phoenix, May Scott of Scott City, Can., and Jennie Robison of Phoenix; four grandchildren, Frank Sellers, Richard Perner, Kenneth Clyde and Cindy Jones; four great-grandchildren, Wess Blackburn, Jennie Blackburn, Jake Jones and Channing Clyde; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lenzi was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Tony and Henry Perner. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 1996 MANUEL MUNOZ A mass of Christian burial for Manuel Munoz was celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Munoz, 66, of 700 Schultz St. No. 31, Green River, died at about 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 1996 at his home. A resident of Green River for the past 18 years, Munoz died following a brief illness. He was born May 7, 1930 in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of the late Epifano and Andrea Balderrama Munoz. He attended schools in Mexico and married the former Virginia Trevizo in Santa Rosalia de Cuevas, Chihuahua, Mexico on May 8, 1954 and she preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 1972. Munoz worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for many years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include seven sons, Eduardo Munoz, Miguel Munoz, Mario Munoz, Raul Munoz, Carlos Munoz and Alfredo Munoz, all of Green River, and Enrique Munoz of Kemmerer; two daughters, Luzi Reyes of Green River and Maria Munoz of Walnut Creek, Calif.; two brothers, Flavio Munoz and Alfonzo Munoz, both of Chihuahua, Mexico; 19 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Munoz was preceded in death by one son, Victor Munoz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 1996 LELA URSULA SLAGOWSKI Funeral services for Lela Ursula Slagowski were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996 at the LDS Church in Manila, Utah. Bishop Martin Rose conducted the services. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery in Manila, Utah. Miss Slagowski, 92, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 11:22 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since Nov. 1, 1991. A longtime resident of Green River, Miss Slagowski died following a lengthy illness. She was born March 27, 1904 in Henrys Fork, the daughter of the late Eli and Susan May Merchant Slagowski. Miss Slagowski attended schools in McKinnon and attended high school in Lyman. She went on a mission for the LDS Church in Washington and Oregon. Miss Slagowski then went to work as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell in Green River. She then went to work as a secretary for the Eden Valley Dairy. Miss Slagowski later went to work as a bookkeeper and secretary for Cream O’Weber Dairy in Rock Springs for many years until her retirement. Miss Slagowski was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include three brothers, Leo Slagowski of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Eugene Slagowski of Evanston, and Floyd Slagowski of Carlin, Nev.; one sister, Mrs. Orsen (Christena) Behunin of Burnt Fork; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Slagowski was preceded in death by one sister, Della Harris and three brothers, Doyle, James and Viven Slagowski. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 1996 MERRILL “PETE” BAILIFF Funeral services for Merrill “Pete" Bailiff were conducted Tuesday at the Golden Methodist Church in Golden, Colo. Bailiff died on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colo. He was born June 13, 1916 in Mount Etna, Iowa. Bailiff married the former Gertrude Brown on May 29, 1939, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 5, 1979. He later married the former Anne Engle on May 22, 1982. A retired construction supervisor, he is survived by his wife, Anne Bailiff, of Golden; son, Sheriff Gary Bailiff of Green River and his wife Bobbi; son, Roger Bailiff of Denver; one stepdaughter, Linda Montgomery, of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Lula Barker of Elkgrove, Calif., and Frances Allen of Denison, Iowa; one brother, Lawrence Bailiff of Wick, Iowa; three grandchildren, Peter Bailiff of Murriela, Calif., Candie Taylor and Kristen Web, both of Green River; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, Bailiff was preceded in death by seven brothers and sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 1996 ELAINE HATT ROSS POMONA. Calif. - Services for Elaine Hatt Ross were conducted on Aug. 30 at Oak Park Cemetery. Mrs. Ross, a former resident, died Aug. 26, 1996, at the Claremont Care Center in Pomona, Calif. Mrs. Ross, 75, suffered a stroke three years ago. She was born in Bluffdale, Utah, on Aug. 22, 1921, the daughter of Angus J. and Goldie Hatt. She attended the Rock Springs public schools and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1939. She married Kent K. Ross in Salt Lake City in November 1946. Mrs. Ross had been a resident of Claremont, Calif., for the past 44 years during which time she was a co-owner of the Ross Jewelers for 18 years. After selling the business in 1978, Mrs. Ross was the store manager for Davis Jewelers in Upland, Calif. until her retirement in 1993. Mrs. Ross was a member and past president of the Claremont Business and Professional Women's Club. Mrs. Ross is survived by her husband, Kent K. Ross of Claremont; a son, Stephen K. Ross of North Hollywood and a daughter, M. Lynette Ross of Houston; a sister, Elda Monteith of Portland, Ore., and a brother Angus "Bud" Hatt of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Angus and Goldie Hatt; three sisters, June Hatt Sullivan, Lola Hatt Boyer and Dolores Hatt George; and a brother, Allen Hatt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 1996 LOUIS ADOLPH BRANCH Louis Adolph Branch, 74, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1996 in Salt Lake City following surgery. He had been a resident of Rock Springs the past 24 years and was a former resident of Rawlins. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Branch of Las Vegas; three sons, Steve of Spanish Fork, Utah, Doug of Salt Lake City and Larry Anderson; four daughters, Mrs. Kent (Susie) James, Denver, Penny Branch, San Francisco, Anna Marie Branch of Reo Rancho, N.M., and Donna Anderson; 12 grandchildren. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 MARY DEBERNARDI A mass of Christian burial for Mary DeBernardi was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Buston, John Besso, Bud Burnaugh, Ken Snow, Rob Buston, Bob Burnaugh, Shane Buston, Marty Besso and Jim Buston. Mrs. DeBernardi, 88, of 221 K St., Apt. 1, died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Aug. 23, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. DeBernardi had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born on Feb. 18, 1908 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Martin and Theresa Silva Besso. Mrs. DeBernardi attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1928. She married Julio Ronchetti in Rock Springs and he was killed in a mining accident in 1932. She later married George DeBernardi in Rock Springs in 1937 and he preceded her in death on May 8, 1961. Mrs. DeBernardi was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. One of her hobbies was Italian cooking. Survivors include her daughter, Norma J. Peters of Rock Springs; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. DeBernardi was preceded in death by one daughter, Flora Burnaugh; one sister, Anna Thomas and one brother, Jim Besso. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 AARON JAMES PALM A mass of Christian burial for Aaron James Palm was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake services was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Worthen, Luis Rendon, Scott Blume, Skip Seeke, Pete Archambeau and Carl Maggio. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Ryckman, Jerre Ryckman, Donald Bergman, Thomas Bergman, Bob Wheatley, Bryan Wheatley, Steve Gomez and Shane Miller. Palm, 20, of 1020 South Dakota St., Green River, died about 11:10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996 from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. A longtime resident of Wyoming, Palm was born Oct. 20, 1975 in Ashland, Wis., the son of James A. and Janet C. Bergman Palm He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1994. Palm was attending Western Wyoming Community College as a sophomore. He worked as a cook for Little America Hotel in Little America. Palme was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his parents, James and Janet Palm of Green River; his sister, Alison Palm of Green River; his maternal grandmother, Veronica Bergman of Washburn, Wis.; his aunts, Delores Justice, Ruth Noes, Shirley Ramino, Marie Bertheaume, Betty Gray, Helen Korpela, Joyce Paulson, Susan Kundinger and Sharon Johnson; his uncles, Tom Bergman and Donald Berman; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ernest A. Bergman and his paternal grandparents, Isabel and H. Ted Palm. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 NEMA HESTER DOAN Funeral services for Nema Hester Doan were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Bishop George herd of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Claude “Marty” Martin, Tommy Martin, Nema Martin, Pierre Seneshale, Bonnie Baker and Thomas Beverly. Honorary pallbearers were Walter Seeley, Bill Adams, Stanley Carrick and Eddie Opella. Mrs. Doan, 79, of 1305 McCabe St., Rock Springs, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Brewer, Okla., Mrs. Doan died following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 13, 1917 in Brewer, the daughter of the late Roy and Gwendoline Sydney Farley Grove. She attended schools in Brewer and married John Steven Doan in Denver on Sept. 8, 1940. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1990. Mrs. Doan was a retired chef who worked at the Log Inn in Rock Springs for 20 years. She later worked as a clerk for Anthony’s in Rock Springs for five years. Survivors include two sons, James Lloyd Beverly and Thomas Junior Beverly, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Earl McCarley of Pittsburg, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Doan was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 JOHN WESTHILL HOFELDT A memorial service for John Westhill Hofeldt was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Military graveside services and inurnment were at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Hofeldt, 77, of 275 Cedar St., Green River, died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 1996 at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello, Idaho, where he had been a patient for the past two years. A longtime resident of Green River, Hofeldt had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born on Jan. 19, 1919 in Pocatello, Idaho, the son of the late Herman and Jane Russell Hofeldt. Hofeldt attended schools in Green River and married the former Dortha Mae Carpenter in Green River on Jan. 21, 1942. Hofeldt was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. He worked as a brakeman and switchman for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Hofeldt was a retired cattle and horse rancher north of Green River. Survivors include his wife, Dortha Hofeldt of Green River; one son, John Hofeldt of Green River; five daughters, Janette Cross Philips of Evanston; Shirley Mae Nethery of Rock Springs; Elizabeth Jane Helle of Spokane, Wash.; Connie Marie Parratt of Reno, Nev., and Linda Kay Johns of Vermont; two brothers, Fred Hofeldt of Oregon and Harold Hofeldt of Lyman; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hofeldt was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Edward Hofeldt; three sisters, Cleo, Katherine and Isabelle; and one grandson, Bryan Kuppila. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 BERNICE BUNKER VAN HOLTON Funeral services for Bernice Bunker Van Holten were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 1996 at Thomson’s Vernal Mortuary, 15 East 100 North, Vernal, Utah. Interment was in the Vernal City Cemetery in Vernal, Utah. Mrs. Van Holten, 73, of Green River, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Sept. 17, 1996. A resident of Green River for the past two years and former resident of Vernal, Utah, and Lehi, Utah, Mrs. Van Holten had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born July 4, 1923 in Sutherland, Utah, the daughter of the late Clifton and Mary Elizabeth Barker Bunker. Mrs. Van Holten attended schools in Salt Lake City and married Robert McMillan in Salt Lake City on Nov. 2, 1939. They later divorce. She later married Robert Lewis in Salt Lake City on May 2, 1967, and he preceded her in death in Cotober of 1978. Mrs. Van Holten then married John Van Holten in Las Vegas on Dec. 17, 1981, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 1994. She was a retired sales lady who worked for dress shops in Salt Lake City for many years until her retirement in 1968. Mrs. Van Holten was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda McMillan and Terry Pitt of Green River; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Karla and Joe Ruggiero of Chesapeake City, Md.; one sister, Alice Rawlinson of Delta, Utah; one stepdaughter, Iris Rodriguez of Corona, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents and two husbands, Mrs. Van Holten was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Marie; one granddaughter, Katie; one brother and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 ANNIE S. SIMS Funeral services for Annie Sims were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 1996 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Lauri Bruce of the Green River United Methodist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Mrs. Sims, age 81, of 12406 East Kentucky Ave., Aurora, Colo., died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 1996 at the Camillia Care Center in Aurora. A resident of Aurora since 1981 and former resident of Rawlins and Rock Springs, Mrs. Sims died following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 1, 1915 to Andrew and Mary Ann Murray Smail at the Wells, north of Rock Springs, where they ran a sheep shearing business. Also, the Wells served as a stop for supply-wagon train traffic that was going to Ladner and other points north of Rock Springs. Several years later, her parents bought a dairy farm in Eden Valley. She attended schools at the Wells and in Eden Valley. She completed her senior year at Green River High School where she graduated in 1933. In 1936, she graduated from Children’s Hospital Nursing School. She was a registered nurse for 44 years. Following graduation, she returned to work at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. In 1937, she married J. Clifford Sims, a longtime resident of the Farson area. They returned to Eden Valley to run the Wyoming State Experimental Far and lived there for several more years until they moved to Rock Springs, Lander, Lovell, and back to Rock Springs because of his employment. After Sims died in 1956, Mrs. Sims worked at hospitals in Rock Springs, Lander and Rawlins as well as Windsor, Colo. She retired in 1980 at the Carbon County Memorial Hospital in Rawlins. She then moved to Heather Gardens Retirement Community in Aurora in 1982. Survivors include two brothers, James and David Smail of Lander; three sisters, Beatha Moffatt, Mary Hornecker and Jeanne Lee of Lander; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dwain and Margaret Sims of Slidell, La. And David and Amy Sims of Aurora; four grandchildren, Joni Gardner-Holubar of Acworth, Ga., Susan Reynolds of Aurora, and Jonathan and David Sims, both of Slidell; four great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Lauren Gardner, and Christie and Michael Reynolds, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and twin brother, Andrew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 SARAH D. MOON ALMY—Funeral services for Sarah D. Moon were Friday, Sept. 27, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Interment followed in the Evanston Cemetery. Mrs. Moon, 75, died Sept. 24, 1996 at her residence in Almy following a battle with cancer. She was born on Oct. 25, 1920 in Woodruff, Utah, the daughter of Stephen Ray and Dorathea (Olend) Dean. She married William Clarence Moon in Woodruff on Nov. 18, 1939. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, Past Bethel Guardian of Job's Daughters and the VFW Auxiliary. Her pursuits included sewing, quilting animals, music and being outdoors. Sarah's best friend was her sister Jo. She is survived by husband, William Clarence Moon of Almy; one son and daughter-in-law, Morgan Ray and Pamela Moon, of Wellington, Utah; four daughters and sons-in-laws, Patsy Ann and Bill Styvar of Mountain View, Judy Marie and Kay Truman, of Huntington, Utah, Linda May and Ken King, of Mountain View, and Sally Jean and Marty Lamb of Evanston; brother, D.O. Dean of Evanston; two sisters, Arla May “Jo" Dean of Evanston, and Thea Call, Layton, Utah; 18 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, five brothers and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 JOHNNY LEE RICE SR. Memorial services for Johnny Lee Rice Sr. were conducted at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 1996 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Rock Springs. His body was returned to Colbert, Okla., for services with interment in the Garden of Memory Cemetery in Colbert. Rice, 67, of 127 Folsom Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Rice was found at home by a friend and died of apparent natural causes following a lengthy illness. A resident of Rock Springs for about 20 years and former resident of Colbert, Rice was born on April 23, 1929 in Colbert, the son of the late Mallory Jane and Maude Ada Green Rice. He attended schools in Colbert and married the former Velma Sangster in Sherman, Texas, on Aug. 20, 1949. Rice worked as a heavy equipment operator in construction. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church. Rice was a 32nd degree Mason and he was also a member of the Shriners Club. Survivors include his wife, Velma of Colbert: four sons, Johnny L. Rice Jr. of Durant, Okla., Gary D. and Lyndell E. Rice, both of Colbert, and James D. Rice of Denison, Texas; two sisters, Irene Jackson of Colbert, and Lorene Cassidy of Denison; seven grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, Rice was preceded in death by two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 CAMILLE ELINOR ROSS LOVELAND, Colo.—Services for Camille Elinor Ross were at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1996, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Loveland, Colo. The Rev. Sathi Bunyan officiated. Graveside services were Friday, Sept. 27, in Fairfax, Okla., where Mrs. Ross was buried near her parents in the Fairfax Cemetery. Mrs. Ross, 66, of Loveland, Colo., died Sept. 21, 1996 at her home. Camille Elinor Thornburgh was born on Nov. 3, 1929 in Fairfax, Okla., the daughter of John Abner and Iva Presbury Thornburgh. Her mother was a member of a pioneer family who made the run into Oklahoma Territory in 1893. Mrs. Ross spent her childhood in Fairfax, and graduated from Fairfax High School in 1947. She was active in plays, vocal groups, the band and cheerleading She attended Oklahoma State University until her marriage on Feb. 1, 1950 in Stillwater, Okla., to Marvin Gene Ross of Shawnee, Okla. Three children, Catherine Camille, Nancy Elizabeth and David Gene, were born to the couple. After living in Oklahoma, Texas, South Carolina and Wyoming, the family moved to Loveland in 1966, and Mrs. Ross returned to college the following year, graduating from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley in 1969 with a degree in elementary education. She taught third grade for the Thompson R2J Schools in Loveland at Van Buren, Lincoln, and Namaqua elementary schools, retiring in 1989 with 20 years service. Mrs. Ross was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Kappa Delta Sorority, Orient Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cameo Antique Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Trinity-All Saints Handbell Choir, Loveland Retired School Employees Association, a charter member of the Loveland Senior Police Volunteers and was the author of the 1994 Loveland Valentine Cachet poem. Her pursuits were the study of genealogy and history, needlework, art, music, poetry, antiques, birds and flowers. She is survived by her husband, Gene; daughters, Cathy and her husband Gene Linn of Fruita, Colo., and Nancy and her husband, Bill Poloske of Antioch, Calif.; son, David and his wife, Lori Ross of San Diego; grandchildren, Amy and Julie Linn, Sarah and Rebecca Poloske and Veronica Camille Ross; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Don Watrus, of Shawnee; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Carolyn, all of Fairfax. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 DONALD WAYNE SWANDER WORLAND - Funeral services for Donand Wayne Swander were Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1996 at 1 p.m. at the Worland Wyoming State Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop Mike Ostler conducted. Burial followed in the Ten Sleep Cemetery. Swander, 33, died in a single-vehicle accident early Saturday morning, Sept. 21, 1996. He was born in Worland, the son of Robert and Frances Kay (Lyman) Swander on May 4, 1963 He grew up on the Lower Nowood on the family ranch near Ted Sleep. His pursuits included working outdoors on the ranch. He attended Ted Sleep Schools where he played basketball, football, and track and graduated in 1981. He attended Northwest Community College in Powell, where he was a welding major. He began working at MeGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. in 1984 as a truck driver and welder and was a hot mix plant operator at the time of his death. He also spent time as a sound mixer in the band, Runaways. Swander was an outdoor enthusiast. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his father and mother of Cody; maternal grandparents, Clair and Mildred (Riley) Lyman of Worland; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Sharla Swander of Pueblo, Colo., and Roy and Brenda Swander of Coalville, Utah; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra and Bryant Howe of Sandy, Utah, and Julie and John Dykes of Casper, and 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Amos and Ida Bell Swander, and a nephew, Dustin Amos Swander. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 RALPH N. NEBEKER RANDOLPH, Utah - Funeral services for Ralph N. Nebeker were Thursday, Sept. 26, 1996 at 1 p.m., in the Randolph LDS Ward Chapel. Interment followed in the Randolph Cemetery, Randolph. Nebeker, age 87, died Sept. 22, 1996 in the Bear Lake Hospital in Montpelier, Idaho. He was born on March 18, 1909 in Randolph, Utah, the son of Deronda and Isabell (Norris) Nebeker. He married Winona Edna Nebeker in Soda Springs, Idaho, on Sept. 17, 1941. Their marriage was solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple on June 9, 1972. Nebeker was a member of the LDS church where he was a secretary in his High Priest group and a Home Teacher. He is survived by wife, Winona, of Randolph; three daughters, Janet Buckley of Cokeville, Judy Bramwell of Green River, and Glenna Nebeker, also of Green River; one daughter-in-law, Diane Nebeher, of Laketown, Utah; and one sister, Gean Jackson, of Ashton, Idaho. He was preceded in death by two sons, Harold and Dee Nebeker, two brothers, Earl and Moran Nebeker; and one sister, Ivy Hiltz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 ALLEN R. BERGREN TULSA, Okla. - Interment for Allen R. Bergen was in the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Sheridan, Colo., a Denver suburb. No memorial services were planned. Bergren, 74, a longtime resident of Bartlesville, Okla., and retired gas purchasing director in the Natural Gas Liquids Group for Phillips Petroleum Co., died Friday, Aug. 9, in Tulsa following an extended illness. Bergren was born in Lehigh, Mont., on Sept. 19, 1921, the son of Lauri Nicholas and Sigrid Marie (Hetalathi) Bergen. He was raised in the Rock Springs area of southwestern Wyoming, graduating from Superior High School in May of 1939. He attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from May 1942 until October 1946. He was a first pilot on a B-24 Liberator bomber aircraft and was assigned to the 446th Bomb Group, the 706th Squadron Eighth Air Force in the European Theatre of Operations from May to November 1944. He flew 31 combat missions, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and various battle campaign ribbons. He served in the Air Reserve until his honorable discharge on May 15, 1956, as a captain. He and Emily Patricia Aguilar were married on June 8, 1945, at the Chanute Air Base in Rantoul, Ill. He received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering with an aeronautical option from the University of Wyoming in June, 1948. He was employed by Phillips Petroleum Co. in July 1948 and held various positions in Borger, Texas, Odessa, Texas, and Houston and Bartlesville. He retired in July 1985, as a gas purchase director in the Natural Gas Liquids Group in the Bartlesville office. He had made his home in Bartlesville, He was a life member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the Oklahoma chapter, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Bartlesville Lodge No. 1060, the Sunset Country Club, and the 446th Bomb Group Association and its Florida chapter, He is survived by his wife, Pat; a daughter, Teri Ann Kurn and her husband, Gary, of Tulsa; and a granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Kelly, of Tulsa, He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 PIERINA M. HARRINGTON ORANGE, Calif. -- Interment for Pierina M. Harrington was at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Orange, Calif., on Sept. 17, 1996, following 8 a.m. mass at Holy Family Cathedral in Orange celebrated by Rt. Rev. Monsignor John Urell. Mrs. Harrington, 93, of Orange died in Fountain Convalescent Hospital, Orange, Thursday, Sept. 12. 1996. Pierina Giovale was born on July 27, 1903 in Coazze, Italy, the daughter of the late John and Louise Giovale. She attended schools in Italy and Rock Springs. Pierina, with her mother and brother, Joe, arrived in Rock Springs in 1912, joining her father who had arrived in the United States in 1907. Survivors include two sons, William of Vernal, Utah, and John "Jack" of Evanston; one brother, Dr. S.J. Giovale, Cheyenne; one stepson, Phillip Harrington, Villa Park, Calif.; stepdaughter, Phyllis Marcus of Indiana; sister-in-law, Mrs. Steve (Marian) Havrilo of Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren include Joe Morrow of Rock Springs and Jay Morrow of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, William Morrow of Rock Springs, and later M. Leo Harrington of Orange; brothers, Joe and Hector, Rock Springs, and a brother and sister in Italy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 WANDA JO FERRERO Memorial services for Wanda Jo Ferrero were on Sept. 24, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Vase Funeral Chapel in Green River. Mrs. Ferrero of Green River died of cancer on April 27, 1996 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev. A longtime resident of Green River, she was born Sept. 24, 1925 in Rawlins. She was the daughter of William and Ava McAllister who preceded her in death. She married James Ferrero on Dec. 23, 1945. Her husband preceded her in death by four months having also died of cancer. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943 She worked as a telephone operator for AT&T in Green River as well as for Palmer's, formerly Moedl's Drug and Cable TV of Green River. She was a member of Eastern Star and a past Worthy Matron of that organization. She and her husband were members of the Elks Lodge and active in the Shrine Club of Green River and she was a member of the Union Congregational Church. She is survived by her sister Jeannine Anderson of Cheyenne, two sons and their wives, Richard Lee and Suki of Sparks, Nev., and William James and Joyce of Bullhead City, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Connie Jo and Tina Le-Ann; six great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 ROYAL EMMET ROCHFORT Memorial services for Royal Emmit Rochfort was conducted at 11 a m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1996 at the Green River Missionary and Alliance Church, 520 Wilkes, No. 13, Green River. The Rev Gary Burdick conducted the services. Rochfort, 57, of 255 Pennsylvania Blvd. Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 3:36 p m. Friday, Sept. 20, 1996. A resident of Sweetwater County since 1974, Rochfort died of a sudden illness. He was born on May 18, 1939 in Seattle, the son of Lionel J. and Naima Franzen Rochfort. He attended schools in Seattle and received a BS degree in mining engineering from the University of Washington at Seattle. Rochfort was a peacetime U.S. Marine veteran. He entered the special forces reserves after his discharge. He married the former Nicola Carlson in Seattle on March 23, 1962. Rochfort was the past vice president and present member of the board of directors of the Youth Home Inc. in Sweetwater County. He worked as an EMT for the Castle Rock Ambulance Service in Green River and was a team member for the surface rescue for OCI. Rochfort worked as a mining engineer for OCI for the past 22 years and his hobbies were hunting, fishing and helping those in need. Survivors include his wife, Nicola "Nickie" of Green River; his mother, Naima Serterh and stepmother, Viola Rochfort, both of Seattle; one son, Emmet Rochfort of Logan, Utah; one brother, John Rochfort of Monroe, Wash.; one sister, Vickie of Portland, Ore.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and stepfather, Charles Serterh. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 28, 1996 GEORGE ELMER WOODHEAD KENT, Wash. - Funeral services for George Elmer Woodhead were Friday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park. Woodhead, 68, Kent, Wash, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996 in Kent. He was born Dec. 30, 1928 in Superior. He had lived in Kent for 40 years and had worked as a weights engineer for Boeing. His hobbies included fishing and horse racing. Survivors include a son, Terre Woodhead Maple Valley, Wash; daughters, Candace Woodhead of Burien, Wash., and Melani Dalgardno, Kent; sisters, Bernice Uhls, Sheridan, Connie Smith, Kansas City, Mo., and Donna Parrish, Casper; and six grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 KERSTA ANDERSON Graveside funeral services and interment for Kersta Anderson were conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 1996 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the services. Mrs. Anderson, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Sept. 18. A resident of Rock Springs since 1988 and former longtime resident of Torrington, Latvia, Poland and Germany, Mrs. Anderson had been in ill health the past one year. She was born on March 31, 1908 in Kuldiga, Latvia, the daughter of the late Alexander and Adda Menes Liepins. She attended schools in Kuldiga. Mrs. Anderson was an artist and she also worked as a florist. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Helmut John and Barbara Anderson of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander, three brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 LINDA SUE SMITH Funeral services for Linda Smith were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Fred Wendel of Our Lady of Sorrows and SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Churches and the Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Walter H. Martinez, Dominic W. Martinez, Thomas J. Niemiec Jr., Thomas J. Niemiec, Theron Dye and Mark Turnbull. Mrs. Smith, 54, of 1835 Arkansas Drive, Green River, died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 1996 at her daughter’s home at 809 Wilderness Court, Green River. A resident of Green River for the past five years and former resident of Wheeling, W.Va., Mrs. Smith had been in ill health for the past two and one-half years. She was born on Aug. 18, 1942 in Grove City, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Mary Anna Buck Heinen. Mrs. Smith attended schools in West Virginia and was a graduate of the Wheeling High School in Wheeling with the class of 1960. She received a certified nurse’s assistant certificate. Mrs. Smith married Raymond D. Smith in Green River on Dec. 18, 1991. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond D. Smith of Green River; her father, Robert Heinen of Wheeling; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marcella Smith of San Diego, two daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Tom Niemiec of Oak Harbor, Wash., and Robin and Dominic Martinez of Green River; one sister, Dorothy Lekanudos of Wheeling; nine grandchildren, Kevin, Brittanie and Brandon Smith, all of San Diego, and Kara, Kevin, Corey and Colton Martinez, all of Green River, and Amber and T.J. Niemiec, both of Oak Harbor; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Anna Heinen and one brother in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 IDA MARIE KESSNER Funeral services for Ida Marie Kessner were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop George Herd of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Kessner, Eric Kessner, Capt. Leslie E. DeGeer, Bob Speck, Michael Murnan and David Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Jamie Reynolds, James Randall and Gabriel Randall. Mrs. Kessner, 91, of 808 Center St., Rock Springs, died at 9:42 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Sept. 23, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Kessner died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 20, 1905 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Hans Christian and Anna Mary Nelsen Thuesen. Mrs. Kessner attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1923. She attended beauty school in Salt Lake City where she graduated with a degree in cosmetology. Following her graduation from beauty school, she owned and operated a beauty shop in the North Side State Bank for several years. She married George Edward Kessner in Rock Springs on June 6, 1926, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1991. Mrs. Kessner went to work as a nurse’s aide for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 17 years until her retirement in 1970. She was a member of the LDS Church, the Neighbors of the Woodcraft and the Danish Sisterhood. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, John Edward and Barbara Kessner of Rock Springs and Harry Jay and Jan Kessner of Green River; tow daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Wayne Ensley of Rock Springs, and Joyce Marie and Joe DeGeer of Broken Arrow, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kessner was preceded in death by one son, Hans Richard Kessner; two sisters, Mabel Trefny and Peg Hayes; one brother, Harry O. Thuesen; and one grandson, Brad DeGeer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 EDWARD C. EVERS Funeral services for Edward C. Evers were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 303, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Evers, 64, of 909 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 1996 at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, where he had been a patient for the past two days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Green River, Evers died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 5, 1931 in Green River, the son of the late Carl and Edna Singent Evers. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1949. He attended the University of Wyoming for two years and served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He married the former Eleanor Evans in Evanston on Feb. 18, 1972. Evers was a retired manager of the traffic department for the FMC Corporation where he worked for 38 years. He was the past president of the FMC Credit Union, past president of the Retarded Children’s Association, past president of the Wyoming Easter Seal Society and he served on the SWRC Board of Directors. Evers was appointed by Gov. Ed Herschler to the Committee for the Handicapped where he served for two years. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Evers of Rock Springs; one son, Mark Evers of Rock Springs; one daughter, Luann Wiggenhauser of Corona, Calif.; one sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Glen Sadler of Green River; one brother-in-law, Carl Frandsen of Rock Springs; one aunt, Eileen Longpre of Casper; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Evers was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Smith and Mary Frandsen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 DIANA LEE ZAKRYSEK A mass of Christian burial for Diana Lee Zakrysek was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive in Green River. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Doral Goodsell, Lavis Goodsell, Bob Goodsell, Tom Martiniz, Mike Pacheco and Jack Lell. Honorary pallbearers were Ricky Damron and Adrian Damron. Mrs. Zakrysek, 48, of 700 Schultz St. No. 9, Green River, died at about 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 1996 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past three years and former resident of Sunnyside, Utah, she died following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 5, 1948 in Carbon County, Utah, the daughter of Matt and Mary Lippersick Zakrysek. She attended schools in Carbon County, and was a graduate of East Carbon High School with the class of 1966. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her parents, Matt and Mary Zakrysek of Sunnyside; one daughter, Tammy Damron of Green River; four sons, Tracey and Ricky Damron, both of Green River, and Shawn and Duane Damron, both of Salt Lake City; one sister, Rosemary Goodsell of Salt Lake City; her fiancé, Art Pacheco of Green River; several grandchildren including Adrian and Amber Damron of Green River, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 ADOLPHINE M. BELCHER Funeral services for Adolphine M. Belcher were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 1996 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Belcher, 84, of 176 North 4th West, Green River, died at 6:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Sept. 18, 1996. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Belcher had been in ill health for the past six months. She was born Jan. 5, 1912 in Skidmore, Kan., the daughter of the late Charles F. and Alina Lemal Vallembois. She attended schools in Illinois and married Ray W. Belcher in Green River on Dec. 14, 1944. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1976. Mrs. Belcher was a member of the ST. John’s Episcopal Church, the Women for St. John’s Episcopal Church, a longtime member of St. Theresa’s Guild, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the Neighborhood Sewing Club and the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Elinor and Franklin D. Jones of San Antonio, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Mary Belcher of Pocatello, Idaho; five grandchildren, Tom Belcher of Pocatello, Barbara Inouye of Boise, Idaho, Valerie Reynolds of Richardson, Texas, Bella Alina Scanland of Austin, Texas, and Katherine Carlson of Arlington Heights, Ill.; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Vallembois and Victor Fouginie, and one sister, Celina Chevalier. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 VIOLET MAY CUTHBERTSON Funeral services for Violet May Cuthbertson were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop George Herd of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were W. Don Carter, Craig Herd, Dennis Newton Sr., Branden Newton, Rick Barber and Wayne G. Heard. Mrs. Cuthbertson, 71, of 1024 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1996 at the Rose Medical Center in Denver, where she had been a patient since Sept. 27, 19986. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Cuthbertson died following a sudden illness. She was born on March 22, 1925 in Megeath, the daughter of the late George Pearson and Annie Agnes Henderson Herd. Mrs. Cuthbertson attended schools in Winton and Reliance, and married Raymond Cuthbertson in Rock Springs on May 2, 1942. During World War II, she worked at the Union Pacific tipple in Winton. She later went to work for School District No. 1 for 25 years, including serving as head custodian of Rock Springs High School for many of those years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Richard L. (Raelyne) Barber of Denver; one brother, James Peter Herd of Salt Lake City; one step-grandson, Ian Barber of Denver; and several nieces and nephews including Dennis C. Newton Sr. whom she raised. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cuthbertson was preceded in death by three sisters, Anna Robertson, Margaret Newton and Janelle Edlund; one brother, George Herd and several brothers and sisters who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 EMMA A. STORTI A memorial mass for Emma A. Storti was at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 1996 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Middlebury. Mrs. Storti, 79, of 1145 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since Feb. 13, 1996. A resident of Green River for the past two years and former long-time resident of Middlebury, Vt., Mrs. Storti had been in ill health for the past two months. She was born on June 25, 1917 in Norwich, Vt., the daughter of the late James and Ona Stevens Menard. Mrs. Storti attended schools in Randolph, Vt., and married Balila Storti in Randolph, in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1969. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Craig Storti of Westminster, Md. and Bob Storti of Green River; one sister, Anna Barcomb of Anderson, S.C., and several nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 RICHARD KONDZIELA STOCKTON, Calif. - Funeral services for Richard Kondziela were at the De Young Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Kondziela, 74, 2848 W. Princeton, Stockton, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1996 in Stockton. He was born in Diamondville and lived in California for the past 54 years. He was a World War II veteran who was a retired painting contractor. He was a member of the Contractors Coffee Club and a lifetime member of the Stockton Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kondziela; two children, Joann Sharr of Modesto, Calif. and Dick Kondziela, Jr. Lancaster, Calif.; four grandchildren, Joleen Montantes, Myrna Wilson, Donne'e Robertson and Jeff Kondziela; two great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister, Frank Kondziela, Portland, Ore., Fred Kondziela, Grove, Ore., and Rose Marietti, Price, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 VIOLA MOLLY HILL LANDER—Funeral services for Viola Molly Hill were at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 1996. The Rev. Tray Earnhart of the Lander Valley Baptist Church officiated with burial following in Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander. Mrs. Hill, 76, died at Lander Valley Medical Center on Sept. 27, 1996 following a long illness. She was born Jan. 30, 1920 in Ogden, Utah, at the home of her maternal grandparents, Hans and Bertha Olson. The daughter of Clarence and Blanche (Olson) Jensen, she and her parents homesteaded on Muddy Creek, southeast of Boulder, near the ranch of her paternal grandparents, Martin and Hanna Jensen. When she was two, the family moved to Rock Springs for about nine years, where her father worked for the railroad. She finished her schooling at Eden Valley, where the family moved when she was 12. She cooked for the Greig Family Ranch off and on until 1946. She traveled to California with her younger sister Shirley, and worked in Los Angeles during 1940 and 1941. She married William Eugene Hill on Jan. 11, 1946 at Green River. They lived in Rock Springs for 50 years, then moved to Lander in May of 1994. Mrs. Hill was a member of the Lander Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Bill Hill of Lander; sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Linda Hill of Morton, and Lester and J. Gail Hill of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Duane and Linett Hill, Logan, Utah, Cody Hill, Morton, Jennifer and Dan Chetterbock, Rock Springs, and Nacona Hill, Morton; brother and sister-in-law, Vernald and Dorothy Jensen, Mesa, Ariz.; sisters, Esther Larrabee, and Doris and her husband, Don Hopkins, Cheyenne; one aunt, Edna (Jensen) Georgis, Rock Springs; one uncle, Glen Jensen, Chicago; plus several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Shirley Tressler in 1982, and one brother, Ronald Jensen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 BRYCIN DAWN SORTER POCATELLO, Idaho—Funeral services for Brycin Dawn Sorter were Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1936 at 1pm at the Mountainview Cemetery in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the infant daughter of Bryan and Le Mira Dawn Mayo Sorter. She died shortly after birth on Saturday, Sept. 28, 1996 in a local hospital. Survivors include her parents of Pocatello; two brothers, Zeth of Pocatello and Duston of Ogden, Utah.; grandparents, Donaid Sorter of Atomic City, Idaho, Krista and Dave Bullock of Inkom, Idaho, and Linda and Joe Thomas of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 1996 VIVIAN HELEN CALVERT OREM, Utah - Funeral services for Vivian Helen Calvert were Monday, Sept 30, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center St., Provo. Interment was in the Spanish Fork, Utah, City Cemetery. Mrs. Calvert, 90, died Sept. 20, 1996 in Orem, Utah. She was born June 14, 1906 to John and Lena Christensen in Pocatello, Idaho. She married Elery Calvert April 14, 1949 Kansas City, Mo. He preceded her in death in July 1990. They lived in Rock Springs for 40 years. She was a member of the LDS Church. She is survived by nieces, Laura Penneypacker, Spanish Fork, and Clovis (Leroy) Haun, Hastings Neb.; nephews, John (Betty) Hawkins, Kansas City, Mo. and Reed T. (Lorna) Hyde, Orem, Utah; and many friends. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1996 MICHELLE STROUD Funeral services for Michelle Stroud were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 1996 at the LDS White Mountain Chapel, 3315 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Bishop Cary Huff conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Stroud, 30, of 309 Taylor St., Rock Springs, died at 1:52 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient since Sept. 16, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since 1976, Mrs. Stroud died following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 11, 1966 in Tooele, Utah, the daughter of Ronald C. and Sherry Amis McClimans. Mrs. Stroud attended schools in Tooele and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1984. She married Jerry Scott Stroud in Rock Springs on April 13, 1985. Mrs. Stroud worked as a waitress for the Santa Fe Trail Restaurant in Rock Springs since 1991. She was a member of the 5th Ward of the LDS Church. Mrs. Stroud’s pursuits included spending time with her family as well as camping and skiing. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Stroud of Rock Springs; her parents, Ronald and Sherry McClimans of Rock Springs; one son, Jesse James Stroud of Rock Springs; her mother-n-law and father-in-law, Jack and Judy Stroud of Mesa, Ariz.; one brother, Todd McClimans of Rock Springs; two sisters, Nicole Hawks and husband Wes of Rock Springs and Amy McClimans of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Andrea Stroud of Mesa; her paternal grandparents, Betty and Joe Garcia of Tooele; her maternal grandparents, Roland and LaVerna Amis of Tooele; several aunts, uncles and cousins; two nieces, Amanda and Stephanie Stroud, both of Mesa and one nephew, Jeffery Hawks of Rock Springs. Mrs. Stroud was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Evva Amis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1996 MONTE VAUDE MALE DENVER—Graveside services for Monte Vaude Male were 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Male, 38, Commerce City, Colo., died Monday, Sept. 30 in an industrial accident in Denver. He was born Jan. 17, 1958 in Provo, Utah. He worked in custom towing and his hobbies included outdoor activities. Survivors include his fiancé, Rhonda Alarcon, Commerce City; son, Anthony Male, Arvada, Colo.; daughter, Kelly Male, Thornton, Colo.; stepfather and m other, Mike and Vaudeen Sitton, Green River; brother, Stuart Broadhead, Green River; sister, Cory Lewis, Green River; brother, Clint Riser, Aurora, Colo.; grandmother, Irene Karnofsky, Thatcher, Ariz.; many aunts, uncles and cousins; two nieces and one nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1996 WILMA LEA BANKS Funeral services for Wilma Lea Banks were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 1996 at the White Mountain Presbyterian Church, 3317 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Stoffregen of the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Chad Banks, Jack Banks, Keith Banks, Kenny Gentilini, Stephen Banks and Alan Ennis. Mrs. Banks, 68, of 370 Mesa Drive, Rock Springs, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 1996 at her daughter’s home in Murray, Utah. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Oregon, Mrs. Banks had been in ill health for the past five years. She was born on Aug. 18, 1928 in Madison, Kan., the daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude Fansler Ballard. Mrs. Banks attended schools in Kansas and married Kenneth Hubert Banks in Pratt, Kan. on Nov. 6, 1944. She attended the Bryman School in Salt Lake City, and graduated as a medical assistant on Oct. 6, 1979. Mrs. Banks was a retired clerk who worked for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County and the Hilltop Medical Center in Rock Springs for many years. She was a member of the White Mountain Presbyterian Church, and she served as a past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Keith, Jack and Stephen Banks, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, LaVonne Gentilini of Murray, Utah; one sister, Juanita; seven grandchildren; nine-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Banks was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1996 JOHN T. “JACK” REAY Funeral services for John T. “Jack” Reay were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1996 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Glenn Sugano, Mungo Brown, Elmer Dimick, Mark Timlin, Kenton Stobbe and Ken Stobbe. Honorary pallbearer was Wayne Kumpula. Reay, 78, of 839 West St., Rock Springs, died at 10:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 1996 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Reay had been in ill health the past 10 months. He was born Nov. 28, 1917 in Durham County, England, the son of the late John Teasdale and Mary Jane Dixon Reay. He attended schools and was a graduate of high school in England. He began working in the coal mines in England when he was 14 years old. He came to the United States in 1950 and worked in the coal mines at Reliance and Stansbury until their closure. He went to work for the City of Rock Springs in 1963 and became street commissioner in 1973 where he worked until his retirement in August of 1982. He married the former Margaret Osselton in Rock Springs on June 19, 1955. His hobbies were fishing and following sporting events. He was a member of the Canadian Legion and the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Reay of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, John O. and Christine Reay of Salt Lake City; two brothers, Stan and Robert Reay, both of England; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thomas “Scotty” and Virginia Osselton, and George and Helen Osselton, all of Rock Springs; one grandson, John Thomas Reay of Winnemucca, Nev., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Reay was preceded in death by one brother, George Reay and a sister who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1996 LYDIA KRAMLICH WISHEK, N.D. - Funeral services for Lydia Kramlich were Saturday, Oct. 5, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. in the Wishek United Methodist Church. The Rev. Keith Rice officiated. Interment was in the Wishek City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Barry Mueller, Randy Ruff, Dean Rau, Marlow Werth, Ron Riffy and Tim Wagner. Susan Erbele served as organist with special music provided by Violet Buchholz and Vickie Rudolph. Mrs. Kramlich, 87, of Wishek, N.D., died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1996 in the Wishek Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 25, 1909, on the family farm in rural Logan County, N.D., near Lehr, the daughter of Edward and Katherina (Rau) Sukut. She grew up on the family farm 14˝ miles northwest of Lehr and received her elementary education in rural Logan County schools. She continued to live at home until her marriage to Adolph Kramlich on Aug. 9, 1934, on the Sukut family farm northwest of Lehr. Following their marriage, they continued to live and farm northwest of Lehr for many years. The couple moved to Wishek in 1971 and have made their home there since that time. Kramlich preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1979. In February of 1984, she moved to the Wishek Nursing Home Apartment and in March of 1993 became a resident of the Wishek Nursing Home, where she was currently residing. Mrs. Kramlich was a member of the Wishek United Methodist Church, the church Ladies Aid and the Wishek Senior Citizens. Her hobbies included cooking, baking, crocheting and quilting. Her family members received her quilts, afghans, and doilies. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Della (Floyd) Ruff of Fredonia, N.D., Mrs. Evangeline (Gerald) Mueller of Wishek, Mrs. Marilyn (Eugene) Roesler of Lehr, and Mrs. Shirley (Joe) Robertson of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Violet Kramlich of Aberdeen, S.D.; three brothers, Anais "Andy" (Elaine) Sukut of Springfield, Mo., Morris (Freida) Sukut of Billings, Mont., and Rev. Walter (Barbara) Sukut of Elk River, Minn.; and three sisters, Mrs. Viola Koenig of Lodi, Calif.; Mrs. Martha (Otto) Nuemiller of Olympia, Wash., and Mrs. Maggie Jerke, Jamestown, N.D. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Alvin and Marvin, a daughter, Betty; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1996 BERNICE BONNER GROBON ROSEBURG, Ore. -- Services for Bernice Bonner Grobon were at the Chapel of the First Mortuary in Sutherlin, Ore., on Oct. 10. Mrs. Grobon, 87, died on Monday, Oct. 7, 1996 at Roseburg, Ore. She was born March 3, 1909, at Teague, Texas, the daughter of Jack Bonner and Mary Bonner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Grobon, who was the postmaster in Rock Springs at the time of his death in 1963 and three brothers, Jack Bonner, Willis Bonner and Thea Bonner. She is survived by a brother, Robert Bonner, of Oakland, Ore.; seven nieces and one nephew, Freda Walker of Rock Springs, Theda Naylor, Betty Burney, Wilma Paxton and Anna May Beal of Coalgate, Okla., and Polly Gossett, Marybeth McClellan and John Bonner of Oakland. Mrs. Grobon began teaching in Winton, and later taught in the Washington, Roosevelt and Lincoln elementary schools in Rock Springs until she retired in June 1972. She moved to Oakland in 1983, where she was a member of the Church of Christ. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1996 WILLIAM STANLEY ROBERTS ROBERTS SALT LAKE CITY - Graveside services for William Stanley Roberts were Friday, Oct. 4, 1996 at 1 p.m. at the Price, Utah, City Cemetery, 595 East 400 North, Price, Utah. Attending the funeral services was his sister, Ella Mathill, niece, Darlene McCurdy, and cousin, Margaret Peretti. Roberts, 72, died of cancer on Sept. 30, 1996. He was born Nov. 14, 1923 in Megeath, the son of William and Ella McCormick Smith. He was later adopted by Albert and Sarah Jane Roberts. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Gean Chidester Roberts, his birth and adopted parents, and brother, Jimmy. He is survived by his sons and their wives, Craig (Teresita) and Greg (Bonnie); six grandsons, Steven, Matthew, Michael, Mark, Danny and Shaun, who cared for him during his final years; two brothers and two sisters, Louise, Clarence, Scotty and Ella May; and great-grandchildren. Bill married Bonnie, his only wife, Jan. 12, 1948 in Elko, Nev. He served his country as an infantryman during World War II. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 1996 ANNA MARGARET QUALLS CODY - Anna Margaret Qualls, 71, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1996 at West Park Long Term Care Center in Cody. She was born Dec. 17, 1924 in Superior, the daughter of Tom and Mary Pecolar Briley. She attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School. She married "Buster" Qualls on August 12, 1944 in Green River. The couple moved from Superior to Cody in 1953. Her hobbies included cooking. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Catholic Church. Her survivors include her husband, Buster, of Cody; two daughters, Rosemary Steinhausen and Gayle Bowen, both of Cody; grandchildren, Daralee Steinhausen, Kenneth and Carol Steinhausen, Stephanee Kemprowski and Steven Bowen; and one great-grandson, Austin Kemprowski. The body was cremated. In accordance with her wishes there were no services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1996 FRAE ELLERY HAY A memorial services for Frae Ellery Hay was Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Mrs. Hay, 81, died early Friday morning, Oct. 4, 1996 at her home in Rock Springs. Mrs. Hay was the only child of C.R. Ellery and Frances Ripley Ellery. She was born Aug. 22, 1915 in Plentywood, Mont., where her father was district attorney. The family moved to Cheyenne when Mrs. Hay was 5 years old. She attended schools and graduated from high school in Cheyenne. She received her undergraduate education at Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. She then entered the University of Wyoming Law School, later transferring to the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, earning an LLB degree in 1938. Admitted to the Wyoming State Bar in that same year, Mrs. Hay was among the first women to practice law in the state. Although she gave up the practice of law upon her marriage, her knowledge of law and justice guided her in her many pursuits in her community and state. She was a crusader for the right of women to retain their reproductive rights, to expand their employment opportunities and to have their credit worthiness recognized in their own names. She married Rock Springs rancher Leonard Hay on May 10, 1941, and moved to Rock Springs where she lived for the rest of her life. In the years that followed, Mrs. Hay was active in the family ranching business and in raising the couple’s two daughters. She helped build the Sweetwater County Library System from a tiny building with few books, to the multi-branch community resource it has become today. She served on the Sweetwater County Library Board from 1960-1967 and on the Rock Springs Library Board from 1969-1989. She was also a member of the Wyoming Council for Libraries. During those same years, she was also an active board member of the Rock Springs Fine Arts Center, the Sweetwater County Right-to-Read and Special Friends. Mrs. Hay served on the local Family Planning board for many years, and on the statewide board of Planned Parenthood of Wyoming. On Oct. 12, the Sweetwater County Business and professional Women honored Mrs. Hay posthumously with the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, which was accepted by her husband, honored her devotion to her community through her volunteer work in many different areas. Mrs. Hay is survived by her husband and by two daughters, Susan Bell of Canon City, Colo., and Mary Hay of Rock Springs. Other survivors are grandsons, Jason and Eban Bell of Canon City and Archie and Tom Chant of Baggs. Also surviving are her brother-in-aw and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Hay Jr. of Rock Springs and nephews, John Hay III, Keith Hay and Joe Hay, all of Rock Springs. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1996 ROBERT GRAHAM HUNTER GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—Services for Robert Graham Hunter were Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Martin Mortuary Chapel, Grand Junction, Colo. The Rev. Eddie Scroggins officiated. Hunter, 65, Grand Junction, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1996 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Junction. He was born March 10, 1931 in Webb City, Okla., a son of Herbert C. and Katherine Cline Hunter. He spent his childhood in Lovington, N.M., where he graduated from high school. He attended the University of New Mexico. Hunter was a U.S. Navy veteran who served from 1950-54 during the Korean War. He married Betty Lou Kozola Dec. 24, 1958 in Rock Springs. They moved to Grand Junction from Pocatello, Idaho, 10 years ago. His hobbies included fishing, boating, bird hunting, gardening and caring for his black lab, Charlie. He belonged to the VFW, Elks and Northwest Pipeline Retirees Club, all in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou Hunter, Grand Junction; stepmother, Cleo Hunter, Bloomfield, N.M.; brothers, Ronald King and Kenneth King, both of Stevensville, Mont.; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard B. Hunter. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1996 MARY V. FLAIM A mass of Christian burial for Mary V. Flaim was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk ST., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave Flaim, Steve Flaim, Benjamin Flaim, Kevin Flaim, Joey Flaim and Louis Flaim. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Flaim, Daniel Thomas and Michael Thomas. Mrs. Flaim, 95, of 1010 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where she had been a patient since April 12, 1991. A resident of Rock Springs since 1929, Mrs. Flaim had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born on June 1, 1901 in Tregiovo, Tyrol, Austria, the daughter of the late John and Cristina Flaim. Mrs. Flaim attended schools in Tyrol, Austria, and married Andrew C. Flaim in Tregiovo, Tyrol, Austria on Jan. 17, 1923. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1981. Mrs. Flaim was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Mansueto Flaim of Tooele, Utah, Guido Flaim of Rock Springs, and Bruno Flaim of Cheyenne; three daughters, Mrs. Tino (Sophie) Flaim of Rock Springs, Mrs. Alfred (Esther) Weil of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Bill (Emma) Thomas of Aurora, Colo.; two brothers, Max Flaim of Rock Springs and Marino Flaim of Tregiovo, Italy; 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Andrew, Mrs. Flaim was preceded in death by one daughter, Veronica Flaim; one son, Louis Flaim; and one grandson, Joseph Flaim. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1996 JAMES N. “JIM” ROY A memorial service for James N. “Jim” Roy was conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Brig Gen. Henry Castillion of the Wyoming Army National Guard conducted the services. Roy, 54, of 330 Signal Drive, Rock Springs, died at 3:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 51 years, he had been in ill health for the past two and one half years. He was born Oct. 15, 1941 in Poteau, Okla., the son of the late Sullivan “Jake” and Mary Nadine Butter Roy. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Oct. 15, 1958 and served during the Vietnam War. He was discharged on Dec. 20, 1973. He later joined the Wyoming National Guard and retired with 24 years of service in 1992. He married the former Edna Maxine Brown in Evanston on Sept. 27, 1967. He was a warehouseman who worked for FMC Corporation for 23 years until ill health forced his retirement on Oct. 1, 1996. Roy was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. His hobbies included woodworking, fishing, boating and camping. Survivors include his wife, Edna of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Stacy Roy and Ronald and Dottie Roy, all of Rock Springs; one brother, John Roy of Arkansas; one foster-brother, David Swing of North Carolina; two grandsons, Ronnie and Bradley; three aunts and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Roy. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1996 WENDELL LEE JAMES JR. IGNACIO, Colo.—A memorial service for Wendell Lee James Jr. was Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Ute Park, Ignacio, Colo. James, 35, died Monday, Oct. 7, 1996. He was a native of Mobile, Ala., who lived in Columbia, Tenn., and Green River before moving to the Durango, Colo. area in 1987. He was a senior gathering technician for Williams Field Service and had worked for Williams for 16 years reporting to their Ignacio field office. James’ hobbies included outdoor pursuits. Survivors include his wife, Danna Dijon James; daughters, Sonya Dijon James, Tayler Jean James and Sarah Anne James; father and stepmother, Wendell Lee James Sr. and Beatrice W. James; sister, Rhonda Jean James Richburg; brother-in-law, Kenneth Richburg; brother, William Lawrence James; paternal grandmother, Annie Lee James; maternal grandfather, John Ezell; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Johnnie Jean Ezell James; maternal grandmother, Orma Hall Ezell; and his paternal grandfather, Luther James Sr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1996 ALBIN ZAKOTNIK KEMMERER—Funeral services for Albin Zakotnik were at the Methodist Church in Kemmerer on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1996 at 2 p.m. Interment was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Zakotnik, 85, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 1996 at the South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer. He was born March 8, 1911 in Virginia, Minn., the son of Michael and Josephine Babnik Zakotnik. He married Frances Felician in Kemmerer on Oct. 14, 1939. He worked as a coal miner throughout his life, retiring from the Kemmerer Coal Company after 45 years of service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the SNPJ Lodge. He served on the City Council for three terms, also served on the hospital board two terms and on the Selective Service board. He was the chairman for the March of Dimes Drive. Survivors include his wife, Frances Zakotnik of Kemmerer; son, Gary A. (JoAnn) Zakotnik of Eden; daughters, Rozanne (Doug) Reachard of Worland, Joan (Arlen) Amundson of Loveland, Colo.; brothers, Ted Zakotnik of Silver Springs, Md. and Guidon Zakotnik of Ormond Beach, Fla.; sister, Josephine Revord of Flint, Mich.; grandchildren, Kathy Amundson, Michael Amundson, Jodee Burnett, Jill Watts and Jana Zakotnik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 1996 PATSY BUCHANAN ELLIS CASPER—Memorial graveside services for Patsy Buchanan Ellis were Friday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Gardens with Bishop Wolf officiating. Mrs. Ellis, 70, died Oct. 6, 1996 at the nursing home in LaFayette, Ind. She was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Cumberland, the daughter of Frank and Carrie Buchanan. She was raised in Superior. She married Dave Ellis in 1945 in LaFayette. She worked for GMAC for a number of years. She returned to Wyoming in 1974, built a summer home in the Upper Green in Wyoming and spent some winters in Wickenburg, Ariz. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Keener of LaFayette; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild and her mother of Casper. She was preceded in death by her husband, son and a sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1996 GENEVA FLAIM A mass of Christian burial for Geneva Flaim was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bob Faigl, Brad Faigl, David Jones, Pat Hafner, Allen Mark Hafner and Tino Flaim. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Lemmon, John Hall, Michael DeBernardi and Jay Hoggan. Mrs. Flaim, 92, of 1106 11th St., Rock Springs, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Nov. 23, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Flaim had been in ill health the past 10 years. She was born Sept. 29, 1904 in Pittsburg, Okla., the daughter of the late Jim and Nora Spears Hereford. She attended schools in Oklahoma and married William Jones in Hartshorne, Okla., and he preceded her in death. She later married Max Flaim at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in a service conducted by Monsignor Albin Gnidovec on May 18, 1938. Mrs. Flaim worked as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad store. She later worked as a cook for the Sisters of Charity at the Our Lady of Sorrows Convent and as a bookkeeper for the Sunlight Service Station. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the Neighbors of Woodcraft, the St. Monica’s Sodality, the VFW Auxiliary and the Western Star Lodge No. 202. Survivors include her husband, Max Flaim of Rock Springs; one son, Paul Jones of Rock Springs; one daughter, Dorothy Foltz; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Lyle Lemmon, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, May Taylor of Salt Lake City, and Pearl Kinikin of Casper; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and first husband, Mrs. Flaim was preceded in death by two sons, Billy and Richard Jones; one grandson, Maxie Lemmon; one brother, J.D. Hereford; and one sister, Gerti Herd. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1996 DELBERT M LAHTI SR. Funeral services for Delbert M. Lahti Sr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 1996 at the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 2916 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Stoffregen officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearer were Larry Hill, Dale Mattson, Bill Taliaferro, Lee Tynsky, Jerry Hunt, Marion Darrah, Dwayne Woodside and Tim Gibson. Honorary pallbearers were Andrew Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Ronald Siler, Paul Siler, Jay Allen and Dale White. Lahti, 67, of 320 North 3rd East, Green River, died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since Oct. 7, 1996. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Utah and South Dakota, Lahti had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born Oct. 22, 1928 in Bryant, S.D., the son of the late Hjalmer and Hilma J. Polokangas Lahti. Lahti attended schools in South Dakota and married the former Alberta Wooledge in Gann Valley, S.D. on July 12, 1959. Lahti was a U.S. Army veteran, who served during the Korean War. He was a retired electrician and mechanic who worked for FMC Corporation for 25 years. Lahti was a member of the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church and the Sweetwater County Historical Society. His pursuits included hunting, fishing and camping, and he took his grandchildren on fishing and camping trips. Survivors include his wife, Alberta of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Delbert Melvin and Kelley Lahti Jr., stationed with the U.S. Air Fore in Great Falls, Mont., and one son, Paul Arthur Lahti of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Jay Allen of Rock Springs and Debbie Kay and Paul Siler of Jamestown; six sisters, Mamie Fedt of Brandon, S.D., Mary Jennatt of Dearborn, Mich., Viola Forrest of Portland, Ore., Della Walters of Columbus, Ohio, Shirley Lindner of Garden City, Mich., and Betty Gish of Yuma, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Matthew Nelson and Kane Allen, both of Rock Springs, Andrew Nelson of Green River, Sereniti Siler and Ronald Siler, both of Jamestown and Samantha Lahti of Great Falls; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Lahti was preceded in death by three brothers, Art, Larry and Ed Lahti; two sisters, Esther and Ellen; and one grandson, Richard Bruce Nelson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1996 ROBERT REDDON LANDER—Funeral services for Robert Reddon were Thursday, Oct. 24, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home in Lander. Mel Ashby of the Church of Christ officiated. Burial followed at Mount Hope Cemetery. Reddon, 82, died Friday, Oct. 18, 1996 at Poplar Living Center in Casper. He was born May 7, 1914, the son of Robert and Maude Emma (Ticnor) Reddon. In his younger days, he worked on ranches in Wyoming and Colorado. After being discharged from the service, he worked in coal mines and oil fields. He married Bessie Lightner in Rock Springs on Sept. 26, 1943. In 1952, they purchased the Split Rock Bar and Café in Home on the Range (Jeffry City) which they operated until they retired in 1976. He also worked for the Hot Springs REA until he retired in 1986. Reddon was a member of Masonic Lodge of Riverton No. 26, and a member of the York and Scottish Rites as well as the Shrine. He was also a member of the Jeffrey City Fire Department. He is survived by his children, Robert C. Reddon of Rock Springs and Donna Leiting of Casper; stepchildren, Rev Kirkmeyer of Casper, Edith VanRipper of Farmington, N.M., Lester and Mark Morris of Elko, Nev., Lewis Morris of Hudson and Wayne Morris of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, one sister and one daughter, Betty Reddon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1996 LORA B. PIPPIN Graveside funeral services and interment for Lora B. Pippin were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 1996 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Pallbearers were Mike Pippin, Pat Pippin, Chris Pippin, Allen Pippin, Dan Halter and James Zanetti. Honorary pallbearer was Warren Cline. Mrs. Pippin, 79, of 1005 3060 Lane Hotchkiss, Colo., died at 3:32 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 1996 at the Community Care Center in Delta, Colo. A resident of Hotchkiss for the past two and one-half years and former resident of Newcastle and Rock Springs, Mrs. Pippin had been in ill health for the past 12 months. She was born Jan. 21, 1917 in Ada, Okla., the daughter of the late Parker and Omma L. Webb Bullard. Mrs. Pippin attended schools in Ada and Maude, Okla., and was a graduate of Webb City High School in Webb City, Okla., with the class of 1935. She married Cecil E. Pippin in Holdenville, Okla., on March 31, 1935 and he preceded her in death June 4, 1976. Mrs. Pippin was a retired proofreader, who worked for the Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner from 1966 until 1991. She was a member of the Southern Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Newcastle Chapter since 1953. Mrs. Pippin’s pursuits included watching baseball, basketball and golf on television. She listened to country music and enjoyed the autumn season and the changing fall color. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Joan Pippin of Hotchkiss, and Patrick and Marvia Pippin of Irving, Texas; several brothers and sisters; six grandchildren, Leslie Zanetti of Rock Springs, Dierdra Halter of Laramie, Jonna Welch of San Pedro, Calif., Sherri Cline of Hotchkiss, and Chris and Allen Pippin of Irving, Texas; and numerous great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Pippin was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1996 LEONARD PAUL FOLKS A mass of Christian burial for Leonard Paul Folks was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Alex Garbrecht, Bill Presho, Jerry P. Harden, Brandon P. Musich, Brian Musich and Vernon Robertson. Folks, 72, of 1209 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died at 5:36 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Oct. 11, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Tucumcari, N.M., Folks had been in ill health the past week. He was born Nov. 29, 1923 in Tucumcari, the son of the late Edward and Gertrude Garcia Folks. He attended schools in Tucumcari and was a graduate of Tucumcari High School with the class of 1942. Folks was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Lucille Rogers in Tucumcari on Oct. 24, 1943. Folks worked for 42 years in various positions for Mountain Bell and U.S. West Communications. He worked construction as a lineman and was the only teletype repairman in this area. He later went to work in the central office on the tollboard and switchboards. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Folks of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Greg (Terrie) Layos and Mrs. Pete (Trish) Musich, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Jim Folks of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Lillian Folks of Santa Fe, N.M.; five grandchildren, Brandon Musich, Brian Musich, Bradley Musich, Kristen Layos and Michael Layos, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Folks was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Folks, who died in September of 1971. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 1996 CINDY RAY SMITH Funeral services for Cindy Ray Smith were Thursday, Oct. 24, 1996 at the Richard Pierce Funeral Home, 1660 Silverado Trails, Napa Valley, Calif. Mrs. Smith, 38, of Napa Valley died at 1:38 a.m. Oct. 18, 1996 at the University of California Medical Center in Sacramento, Calif. following a long-term illness. Mrs. Smith was born March 22, 1957 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Ruben and Dorothy Lorenz. She was raised in Rock Springs where she attended Rock Springs High School. She moved to Napa Valley three and one-half years ago. Her pursuits included skiing and riding horses and she was involved with church activities. Smith is survived by her children, Barbara (Geck) Gregory, Casey Smith and Jamie Smith; one grandson, Braxton Gregory; three sisters, JoLynn DePoyster, Debra Hancock and Shera Lorenz; three brothers, Donnie Hampton, Rodney Hampton and Robert Lorenz; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, James Smith; and grandparents, Calvin and Vivian Franklin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1996 DOYLE LEE WHITTAKER SR. A memorial services for Doyle Lee Whittaker Sr. was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. John Pennington of the Church of the Epiphany conducted the services. Whittaker Sr., 59, of 1107 Wilderness Trail, Green River, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 1996 at his home in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past eight years and former resident of the Bridger Valley, Whittaker had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Jan. 17, 1937 in Greeley, Colo., the son of Lunda Everett and Lindell West Whitaker. Whittaker attended Pillar of Fire School in Greeley, Colo., and married the former Wadeen Twitchell in Greeley on May 16, 1972. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Whittaker worked as a truck driver for Trimac UTI for three years until ill health force his retirement. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2350, and a past member of the Mountain View Lions Club. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, chariot racing and horse racing. Survivors include his wife, Wadeen of Green River; his mother, Lindell Whittaker of Evans, Colo.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Doyle Lee and Tara Whittaker Jr. of Green River and William Grant and Leslie Whittaker of Rock Springs; one brother, Gerald Whittaker of Payson, Utah; three sisters, Lavalta Stone of Evans, and Anna Small and Debra Fettus, both of Greeley; one granddaughter, Savannah Lynn Whittaker; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Whittaker was preceded in death by his father and paternal and maternal grandparents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1996 PRISCILLA EILEEN STINE Memorial graveside services and inurnment for Priscilla Eileen Stine were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 1996 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Mrs. Stine, 52, of 375 Riverview Drive, Green River, died at 1:35 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 1996 at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Stine died following a lengthy illness. She was born March 11, 1944 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy Bingham Deichmueller. Mrs. Stine attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1968. She married Tracy Stine in Green River on Feb. 20, 1969. Mrs. Stine was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Tracy Stine of Green River; her parents, Arthur and Dorothy Deichmueller of Green River; one son, John Corey Stine of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Steve (Alena Kay) Harper of Green River, Mrs. Scott (Delta Dee) Triplett of Green River and Tyna Renne Stine of Green River; four brothers, Richard, Bruce and Kenny Deichmueller, all of Green River and Arthur Deichmueller of Thermopolis; three sisters, Joyce Langfard of Arkansas, Mrs. Norman (Dorothy) Finch of Green River, and Mrs. Alex (Beverly) Mondragon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three grandsons, Clinton Triplett, Hal Harper and Dalton Harper; two granddaughters, Katelyn Triplett and Crystal Harper; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1996 COLL EUGENE “TOM” CATT MOUNTAINVIEW—Funeral services for Coll Eugene “Tom” Catt were in the Bridger Valley Baptist Church in Lyman on Monday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Wells officiated. Interment followed in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Catt, 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1996 at his residence. He was born Sept. 22, 1914 in Heavener, Okla., the son of William Calvin and Cora May (Scott) Catt. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the senior citizens. He is survived by sons, Neil Cati of Texas, Greg Catt of Washington, Tom Catt of Idaho and Tim Catt of Washington; daughters, Linda Lawson, Joy Allen, Kay Strong, all of Texas, and Josephine Cassello of Utah; stepdaughter, Carol Richards of Wyoming; brothers, Wayne Catt of Oregon and Omer Catt of Colorado; sisters, Iva MeNaughton, Alta Atchley, Reba Atchley, all of Colorado, and Iris Rambo of Texas; grandsons, Frank Garcia, Tom C. Catt, Richard Garcia, James Cassello, Gregory Catt and Adam Catt; and granddaughters, Carmen Cassello, Katrina M. Catt, Corey A. Catt and Katherin Catt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 1996 JANELLE LYNN RASMUSSEN Funeral services for Janelle Lynn Rasmussen were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1996 at the LDS Church, 1250 West Teton, Green River. Bishop David Muhlestein conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1996 at the Fort Bridger Cemetery in Fort Bridger. Pallbearers were Ray Black, Gary Walker, Charles Rasmussen, Eric Rasmussen, Ryan Sampson and Rod Stodtmeister. Honorary pallbearers were Joshua Cowden, Jusstin Mulvey, Jared Radmall, Ryan Stodtmeister, Brvan Radmall, Jeffery Radmall, Mark Radmall, Kevin Radmall, and Shawn Jeppson. Mrs. Rasmussen, 20 of 3907 Madison Drive. Apt 1B, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:35 am Saturday, Oct 26. A resident of Rock Springs for the past year and former resident of Green River Mrs. Rasmussen died following a sudden illness. She was born Jan. 7, 1926 in Oakland, Calif., the daughter of Steven Wand Paula Rae Radmall Cowden. Mrs. Rasmussen attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1994 She was currently attending Western Wyoming community College as a sophomore. Mrs. Rasmussen married Peter Lynn Rasmussen at the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City on March 8, 1996. Mrs. Rasmussen was the assistant activities director with the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. Her pursuits included crafts and working with children and the elderly. Mrs. Rasmussen was a member of the LDS Church. She was presented with the Young Women's in Excellence Medallion, and she taught primary for several years. She was a member of Latter-day Saints Student Association (LDSSA). Survivors include her husband, Peter of Rock Springs; her parents, Steven and Paula Cowden of Green River; one brother, Joshua R. Cowden, who serving on a mission for the LDS Church in Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Jessica Marie and Julie Ann Cowden, both of Green River; her paternal grandparents, Richard H. and Helen Walton of Reno, Nev.; her maternal grandparents, Max and Clela Radmall of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1996 AUDREY GRACE BACSKAY Funeral services for Audrey Grace Bacskay were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 1996 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Bill Brown, Tom Howell, George Hardin, Jerry Hardin, Bill Fletcher and David Ruggera. Mrs. Bacskay, 86, of 740 Connecticut Ave., Rock Springs, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Bacskay died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Rock Springs June 19, 1910, the daughter of the late Albert Lee and Winifred Baker Hardin. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Shando Bacskay in Rock Springs on Sept. 10, 1927 and he preceded her in death May 3, 1980. Mrs. Bacskay was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. She was also active with the Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Betty Bacskay of Birmingham, Ala.; two sisters, Louise “Boots” Fletcher of Rock Springs and Blanche Ferguson of Eureka, Calif.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Richard and Vera Barrass of Mesa, Ariz., and Bob and Lois Wilde of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Naoma Hardin of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Cheri Bacskay Glor of Tampa, Fla., Allen Bacskay of Huntsville, Ala., and Jack and James Anderson, both of Stillwater, Minn.; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Doris Anderson; one sister, Eleanor Stencil; and two brothers, Kenneth and George Hardin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1996 ELLEN E. McWILLIAMS Funeral services for Ellen E. McWilliams were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop Ray Overy conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were David McWilliams, L.D. Ammons, Blaine Graham, James Curry, James Noble and Howard VanValkenberg. Mrs. McWilliams, 95, of 420 12th Avenue East, Alexandria, Minn., died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 1996 at the Knute Nelson Memorial Home, where she had been a patient for the past two years. A resident of Alexandria since 1994, former resident of Las Cruces, N.M., and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. McWilliams had been in ill health for the past one month. She was born Aug. 2, 1901 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late David Richard and Anne Rowbottom Edwards. Mrs. McWilliams attended schools in Cumberland and married William McWilliams in Rock Springs on Sept. 3, 1926. Their marriage was sealed in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City on June 6, 1948 and he preceded her in death in December of 1965. Mrs. McWilliams was a member of the LDS Church. Her pursuits included music, singing, playing the organ, flower gardening, crocheting and knitting. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ervin and Betty McWilliams of Alexandria; one daughter and son-in-law, Elva and Clifford Ammons of Las Cruces, N.M.; two brothers, Leroy Edwards and wife Beverly of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Donald Edwards of Santa Rosa; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McWilliams was precededi n death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1996 JORDON DONALD HOWARD Memorial services for Jordon Donald Howard were Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Howard, 16, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 1996 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born Nov. 2, 1979 at Torrington. He was reared in Wyoming having lived in Torrington, Kemmerer, Lander, Evanston and Rock Springs. Howard was a junior at Rock Springs High School, and a photography student at Western Wyoming Community College. He was an artist who did pottery and painting. He is survived by his parents, Tony and Marla Howard of Rock Springs and Dan and Beth Darnell of Farmington, N.M.; three brothers, Quentin, Coulter and Scott; three sisters, Amy, Wendy and Nikki; great-grandmother, Roberta Koeteman, of Lyman, Neb.; grandparents, Ruth Whiteford of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and Bill and Dottie Howard of Tulsa, Okla.; uncles, Don and Darrell Darnell; aunts, Eileen Alice Koeteman, Donna Matthews and Dianna Henning, all of Torrington; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Don and Arlene Koeteman, and paternal grandfather, Orville Darnell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1996 QUINTEN RICHARD LONG Funeral services for Quinten Richard Long were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1996 at the St. Anne's Catholic Church in Big Piney. The Rev. Bruce R. Clapham officiated. Interment was in the Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney. Long, 4-month-old infant son of Richard and Theresa Schmid Long, of 1700 Swanson Drive No. 201, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:00 a.m., Sat., Nov. 21, 1996. He was born June 25, 1996 in Kemmerer. A resident of Rock Springs for the past week, and former resident of La Barge, Quinten was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Theresa Long of Rock Springs; his father, Richard Long of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his brother, Colter James Watterson of Rock Springs; his sister, Taylor Brianne Long of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, James and Evelyn Long of Big Piney; his maternal grandparents, James and Nancv Schmid of La Barge; five aunts, Tina Brown, Cheryl Long, Tara Schmid, Sandy Tafoya and Carla Warden; and five uncles, Lorina Brown, James Long, David Long, Kenneth Long and Eddie Warden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1996 SHERRY LYNN CLARK URIE - Funeral services for Sherry Lynn Clark were at the Urie LDS Stake Center on Nov. 6, 1996 al noon. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Clark, 31, of Urie, died Nov. 3, 1996. She was born in Park City, Utah, Jan. 1, 1962 to John L. and Betty (Kinsey) Nichols. She married James O. Clark in Green River on Oct. 13, 1979. Her hobbies included playing bingo and pool. She is survived by husband, James o Clark of Urie; parents, John and Sue Nichols of Elko Nev., and Betty Guinn of American Fork, Utah; sons, Robert J. Clark of Urie, and James Preston Clark of Urie; brother, John R. Nichols of Fort Bridger; stepbrother, Tom Nichols of Elko; sister, Polly Caroll of Salt Lake City, and stepsisters, Robin Isaacson and Sherry Mushbach, both of Green River, and Rhonda Nichols of Lewiston, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her son, Cory J. Clark. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1996 PAULA JEAN KOFOED LEMICH RAWLINS - Funeral services for Paula Jean Kofoed Lemich were Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Jeffrey Memorial Community Center. A longtime Rawlins resident Mrs. Lemich died Friday, Nov. 1, 1996 in Pocatello, Idaho, at the age of 52 She was also a former Rock Springs resident. She was born Feb. 15, 1944 in Soda Springs, Idaho to Arteil Kofoed and Ada Maxine Gilbert Kofoed, and was raised and educated in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, where she was a cheerleader and rodeo queen. She was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many capacities. She married Emil T. Lemich Sept. 14, 1961 in Lava Hot Springs and resided in Rawlins from 1962 until the present where she worked with her husband and son, owners of Skyline Motors and Dallin Motors. She is survived by her husband, Emil T. Lemich of Rawlins; daughter, Lisa J. Lemich of Laramie, son, Emil L. Lemich and daughter-in-law, LaRae H. Lemich; five grandchildren, Denae, Dalin, Michael, Daniel and Alyssa of Rawlins; parents, Artell and Maxine Kofoed of Lava; brother, Gary Kofoed of Lava; nephew, George E. Lemich of Cody; and special friend, Jerri Ready. Her hobbies included gardening, photography, sewing and other crafts, Indian artifacts, reading and cooking --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1996 ARTHUR EARL “SNOOK” MOORE PINEDALE—Memorial services for Arthur Earl “Snook" Moore were Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1996 at the Congregational Church in Pinedale. Moore, 80, died Friday, Nov. 1, 1976 at his ranch home on Teepee Creek. He was born Feb. 12, 1916 in Pinedale, and grew up in the Pinedale area. He attended school in Kelly and married his wife, Evalyn on Aug. 12, 1939. He did ranch work all his life. He also did taxidermy work and belonged to the Wyoming Outfitters Association and was a lifetime member of the Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association. He is survived by his wife, Evalyn, a brother, Angus, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Buck, and one sister, Mary Stevenson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1996 PETE PENNER SALT LAKE CITY—Services for Pete Penner were at the United Methodist Church, 1380 Hitching Post Drive, Green River, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1996. Penner, 69, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 1996 at the LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, after a brief illness. He was born April 28, 1927. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; four children, Gary and his wife Mary Jean, Keith, Terri and her husband Manuel Maestas, and Kevin; two brothers, John of Hurst, Texas, and Henry of Oswego, Ill.; five grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1996 ARLENE E. KEMP Memorial services for Arlene E. Kemp were conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996 at the Green Rock Village Apartments, 700 Crossbow Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott of the Hilltop Baptist Church conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Livingston, Mont. Mrs. Kemp, 63, of 700 Crossbow Drive No. 112, Green River, died at about 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 8, 1996 at her home in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past one and a half years and former resident of Arizona and Montana, Mrs. Kemp was born on Dec. 1, 1932 in Livingston, the daughter of the late John E. and Rachel V. Tate Vaught. She attended schools in Livingston and was a graduate of Livingston High School with the class of 1950. Mrs. Kemp married Herman E. Kemp Jr., in Livingston on June 4, 1950, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1977. She worked as a secretary for the Arizona Department of Corrections for 10 years until her retirement in 1995. Mrs. Kemp was a member of the First Baptist Church in Livingston. Her pursuits were cooking, baking, fishing and reading. Survivors include one son, T. Douglas Kemp of Maple Grove, Minn.; one daughter, Mrs. Les (Jacki) Allison of Green River; one brother, Jack R. Vaught of Antioch, Calif.; three grandchildren, Kelly J. and Aaron J. Allison, both of Green River, and Robyn Kemp of Maple Grove, Minn., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kemp was preceded in death by two sisters, June Williams and Bert Brummell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 1996 GAYLA MOORE A memorial for Gayla Moore was conducted Monday, Nov. 11 in Denver. A former Green River resident, Mrs. Moore died Friday, Nov. 8 in Denver following a lengthy illness. She was a 1981 graduate of Green River High School. She later married Frank Deutsch also from Green River and currently residing in Atlanta. They had two children, Ronald and Amy. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Moore. She is survived by her children; her father and stepmother, Ronald and Carol Moore of Phoenix; two brothers, Jeff and Barbara Moore, and Kevin Moore of Murrietta, Calif.; and numerous other family members. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1996 HANNAH M. PRITCHARD Funeral services for Hannah M. Pritchard were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 1996 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Ray Overy conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Kevin Yerkovich, Christopher Kelsey, Mark Timlin, John Yerkovich, David Kelsey and Camel Olah. Honorary pallbearers were Jan Yerkovich, Elise Timlin, Jeannie Yerkovich, Jessica Yerkovich, Cammie Olah, Cara Beth Kelsey and Zachary Burke. Mrs. Pritchard, 87, of 684 Park Ave., Rock Springs, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 11, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former longtime resident of Superior, Mrs. Pritchard had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Nov. 7, 1909 in Urie, the daughter of the late Edward and Annie T. Olend Overy Sr., Mrs. Pritchard attended schools in Urie and Superior. She was a retired nurse’s aide, who worked for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County on C Street for many years. Mrs. Pritchard was a member of the LDS Church. Her pursuits included quilting, crocheting, sewing and music. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Annie and Bill Phillips and two daughters, Arlene M. Pritchard and Alice A. Burke, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Allen Overy of Fort Bridger; one sister, Emma Rock of Price, Utah; one grandson, Darrell Burke and wife, Holly; four granddaughters, Beverly Timlin and husband Mark, Becky Yerkovich and husband John, Darla Kelsey and husband David and Billie Olah, all of Rock Springs; three great-grandsons and six great-granddaughters, all of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pritchard was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Arthur Pritchard; two sisters, Martha Rock and Annie Levenia Samuels; four brothers, Thomas, Edward, William and Delbert Overy; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1996 MARGE JEAN COLLINS Funeral services for Margaret Jean Collins were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were John Collins, Michael Collins, Donnie Collins, Duane Collins, Jeff Kuhns, Bob Collins and Danny Collins. Honorary pallbearers were John Freeman, James Chick and Travis Sanders. Miss Collins, 64, of 3723 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Nov. 12, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she had been in ill health the past several months. She was born on March 12, 1932 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Agnes Stuart Collins. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1950. She worked as a clerk for the Parker Brothers Drug Store in Rock Springs for many years and Walgreen’s Drug Store until 1980. She also worked as the bar manager for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 for several years until ill health caused her retirement. She was a member of the Baptist Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 151 and the VFW Auxiliary. Her hobbies included bingo and cards and she served two years as president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 151 Auxiliary from 1974 to 1976. She also served as state president from 1984 to 1985. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Donna Collins and Darwin and Pam Collins, all of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Mary Alice Collins of East Carbon, Utah, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Collins was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Collins and one sister, Genevieve Collins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1996 HAROLD EUGENE BLUNK Funeral services for Harold Eugene Blunk were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse Ybarra of the First Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ernest Blunk, Nicholas Williams, Don E. Blunk, Karl Blunk, Ronald Williams and William Ramich. Blunk, 68, of 1201 Palisades Way, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Blunk had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Nov. 18, 1927 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Ernest R. and Dorothy Vera Wiggen Blunk. Blunk attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River and was ag radaute of Green River High School with the class of 1946. He attended business college in Salt Lake City for one year and married the former Rozella Price in Las Vegas on June 24, 1963. Blunk was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a teller for the North Side State Bank in Rock Springs for 35 years until his retirement in 1990. Blunk was a member of the First Assembly of God, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151. His pursuits were fishing in the mountains, playing pool and the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Rozella of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Tim (Dorothy) Savage of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Bill (Sheron) Ramich of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Mrs. Larry (Connie) Hice of Anchorage, Alaska; one brother, Ernest D. Blunk of Green River; one sister, Mrs. Carl (Beverly) Williams of Green River; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Blunk was preceded in death by one stepson, Joe Logan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1996 VERA JOAN WENDEL A mass of Christian burial for Vera Joan Wendel was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave Rock Springs. The Most Rev. Joseph Hart, D.D., and the priests of the Diocese of Cheyenne concelebrated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday. Nov 17, 1996 at the SS. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 19, 1936 at the Olivet Cemetery in Cheyenne. Pallbearers were the Revs. Bruce Clapham, Tom Sheridan, Kevin Koch, August Koeune, Carl Beavers, Eugene Sullivan, Bill Espenshade and Michael Hellman. Mrs. Wendel, 72, of 636 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Oct. 30, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since Aug. 31, 1990, former resident of Cheyenne, and former longtime resident of Atlanta, Mrs. Wendel had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Feb. 11, 1924 in New York City, the daughter of the late Arthur John and Sarah Margaret Leake Black. Mrs. Wendel attended schools in New Jersey and was a graduate of the Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth, N.J., with the class of 1941. She attended the Philadelphia Women's Medical College in Philadelphia and married Alired W. Wendel Sr. in Linden, N.J. on Nov. 28, 1942. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1989. Mrs. Wendel was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish, the Bishop's Guild, the St. Mary's Cathedral Guild, and the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Council of Catholic Women. Survivors include her son, the Rev. Fred Wendel of Rock Springs; her longtime friend, Gloria Alvarez of Rock Springs; sister-in-law, Mildred Swisstack of Linden, and several nieces and nephews --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1996 CLINT ADAM DUGGINS A memorial service for Clint Adam Duggins was Saturday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Mooreland. He died in a plane crash Nov. 7, south of Lagos, Nigeria, Africa. He was returning home from a 35-day tour working for Halliburton Energy Services as a service supervisor. He is survived by his wife, Marion, of Rock Springs; his stepchildren, Julie Larsen of Rock Springs, and Travis Fowler of Silver City, N.M.; his brother and sister-in-law, Clay and Pat Duggins of Moore and his sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Bill Sweger of Perkins, Okla.; four nephews, Kirby and Kurt Duggins, Charlie and Terry Gossman, and a niece, Tisha Gossman, all of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death this year by his parents, “Dug” and Wanda Duggins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1996 CLARENCE O. HART DOUGLAS - Graveside funeral services and interment for Clarence O. Hart were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 1996 at the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas. Hart, 89, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:05 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 15. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former resident of Shoshoni and Douglas, Hart died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Aug. 14, 1907 in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Charles Ellsworth and Frances Belle Bechtol Hart. He attended schools in Ohio and married the former Edna Pearl Hornbeck in Douglas, on Feb. 8, 1930. She preceded him in death on June 10, 1996. Hart worked in ranching and construction and later as a powderman at the uranium mines in the Gas Hills near Riverton. Hart helped build the schools in Shoshoni in 1937. He also worked on the construction to widen the highway and tunnels in the Wind River Tunnels during the building of the Boysen Dam from 1947 to 1952. Hart’s pursuits included horses, working in his yard and gardening. Survivors include three sons, Robert O. Hart of Phoenix, Ariz., John W. Hart of Riverton, and jerry E. Hart of Fairview; two daughters, Donna L. Bertagnolli of Rock Springs and Frances L. Albright of Morrison, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Beryl Turner of Douglas, and Rosalie Fields of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife. Hart was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters; one daughter, Joan Hart who died in infancy in 1936, and one grandson, David Hart. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 23, 1996 VELMA D. AKINS SPRINGVILLE, Utah -- Funeral services for Velma D. Akins were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1996 at the LDS Church in Springville, Utah. Interment was in the Springville City Cemetery in Springville. Mrs. Akins, 74, of 700 Crossbow Drive. Apt. No. 102, Green River, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Green River for the past three years and former resident of Forsyth, Mont. Mrs. Akins had been in ill health for the past four years. She was born April 25, 1922 in Ririe, Idaho, the daughter of the late Roy and Emma Probart Hulse. Mrs. Akins attended schools in Salt Lake City, and was a graduate of the South High School in Salt Lake City. She attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City and married Helmar Jorgensen in Salt Lake City in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Akins later married James Paul Akins in Salt Lake City in 1969. Mrs. Akins was a member of the LDS Church. Her pursuits included crocheting, knitting and craftwork. Mrs. Akins was also a painter. Survivors include her husband, James of Green River; five sons, Rodney Jorgensen Jackson of Bloomington, Minn.; Wayne Jorgensen of Green River, Bruce Jorgensen of Tucson, Ariz., Ross Jorgensen of Glendo, and Kim Jorgensen of Granger; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Kaye) McKendrick of Soda Springs, Idaho, Joan Householder of Coal Strip, Mont., and Mrs. Mark (Robyn) Merrill of Layton, Utah; four sisters, Lola, Qwem, Phyllis and Venda; 29 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and first husband, Mrs. Akins was preceded in death by one sister, June. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1996 JOHN F. KUDAR JR. A mass of Christian burial for John F. Kudar Jr. was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph H. Kudar, Max Kudar, Ron Kudar, Dr. John Pernich, Gene McFadden and Elbert H. McFadden. Kudar, 86, of 1209 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 11. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Kudar had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born Oct. 3, 1910 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Frances Kovach Kudar Sr. Kudar attended schools in Rock Springs. He worked as a miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company prior to World War II. Kudar was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II under the command of Gen. George S. Patton. He was at the Battle of the Bulge. He later went to work at the Kudar Motel in Jackson for many years with his brothers, Max and Joe. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10. Survivors include one brother, Alfred Kudar of Rock Springs; two sisters, Ann Kudar and Frances Pernich, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kudar was preceded in death by three brothers, Max, Joe and Rudolph Kudar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1996 HANNAH DeCORA Funeral services for Hannah DeCora were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Douglas Paoli, David Paoli, Tom McGuire, Shane Paoli, Robert Hale and Quinn Oaks. Honorary pallbearers were Alex Oaks, Daniel Paoli, Jeremy Hale and Jacob Anfenson. Mrs. DeCora, 88, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 11:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for the past two days. A resident of Green River for the past 10 years and former lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. DeCora died following a lengthy illness. She was born March 1, 1908 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Thomas and Jesse Rowan Harris. Mrs. DeCora attended schools in Rock Springs and married Barney DeCora in Green River on July 14, 1926. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1983. Mrs. DeCora was a retired clerk who worked for Hudak’s Mercantile in Rock Springs for many years. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Her hobbies were bowling, crocheting and sewing. Survivors include one son, James DeCora of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Shirley Simpson of Rock Springs; two granddaughters, Marty and Kristie DeCora of Anfenson, Calif., and Tom and Debbie Paoli McGuire of Rock Springs; two grandsons, Douglas and Sharrie Paoli and David and Joanie Paoli; and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. DeCora was preceded in death by two children who died in infancy; two sisters, Hazel, who died in infancy and Irene; two brothers, George and William Harris; and one grandson, Jonathan Hale. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1996 JOSEPH W. TOTH Memorial services for Joseph W. Toth were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Masonic graveside memorial services and inurnment followed at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Toth, 68, of 320 Hackberry St., Green River, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 8:36 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1996. A resident of Green River for the past 17 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Toth died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 28, 1927 in Crosby, the son of the late Louis and Veronca Ujas Toth. To the attended schools in Evergreen, Gebo and Thermopolis and joined the Merchants Marines. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, who served during World War II. Toth married the former Fay G. Goodrick in Evanston on Nov. 8, 1952. She preceded him in death on July 9, 1977. He later married the former Kathryn A. Brown in Green River on April 28, 1979. He worked as the director of specialized accounting for Questar Pipeline in Rock Springs for 35 years until his retirement in 1987. Toth was a 33rd Degree member of the Masonic Lodge, the first member of the Lander Consistory to reach this degree. He was also a member of the Korein Temple of the Shrine. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 2350, and the past associate grand guardian of the Job’s Daughters. His pursuits included glasswork and spending time with his granddaughters. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn of Green River; four sons, Jim Toth of Las Vegas, Shane Toth of Green River, Joe Thompson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Randy Thompson of Denver; three daughters, Mrs. Louis (Sally) Goich of Rock Springs, Phyllis SNedden and Mrs. Tracy (Kathryn) Bernard of Green River; one brother, Frank Toth of Price, Utah; five sisters, Elsie Sheldon and Isabelle Jacobs, both of Thermopolis, Annabelle Crouch of Wheat Ridge, Colo., Vonnie Tittle of Salt Lake City, and Patsy Swift of Lemon Grove, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Toth was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Jackie Toth and one sister, Lillian Truelove. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1996 BARBARA DILL Following cremation, a memorial service for Barbara Dill was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 1996 at the First Baptist Church, C and Pine Streets. Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd conducted the services. Mrs. Dill, 58, of 74 Moxa Road, Granger, died at about 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 1996 at her home. A resident of Granger since 1977, former resident of Green River for three years, and former resident of Ohio, Mrs. Dill had been in ill health the past several years. According to Sweetwater County Deputy Coroner Travis Sanders, Mrs. Dill's life-line had gone off and a deputy sheriff was summoned to her home and found her dead of natural causes. She was born on June 8, 1938 in Morgan, N.J, the daughter of William R. and Ruth J. Witchen Lawrance. Mrs. Dill attended schools in South Amboy, N.J. and was a high school graduate with the class of 1955. She graduated from nursing school in New Jersey. Mrs. Dill worked as the head librarian for the Granger branch of the Sweetwater County Library. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rock Springs, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and Woman's Club. Her pursuits included nursing books and animals. Survivors include her mother, Ruth Lawrance of Morgan; her daughter, Sterling Dill of Denver; two cousins, Peter Lawrance of Trenton, N.J. and Jovce Levandoski of North Carolina, and her uncle and aunt, Joe and Bea Lawrance of Aurora, Colo. Mrs. Dill was preceded in death by her father, William B. Lawrance on Oct. 31, 1996. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1996 TERESA GAY MILAM CARTHAGE, Texas-- Funeral services for Teresa Gay Milam were conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 1996, at the First Baptist Church in Carthage with Rev. Jerry Burnaman officating. Interment was in the Corinth Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. Pallbearers are Joey Youngblood, Cliff Lawhorn, Terry Ramsey, Robert Barnes, Kevin Landtroop, Jeff Youngblood and Keith Johnson. Mrs. Milam, 31, of Carthage, Texas, died on the evening of Nov. 23, 1996, in an automobile accident. Mrs. Milam was born May 10, 1965, in Freeport, Texas. She had been a resident of Panola County since 1981 moving from Rock Springs. She and Ronald Craig Milam were married on Oct. 20, 1986, in Carthage. She was self-employed in advertising and a member of the First Baptist Church in Carthage. She was also active in the American Cancer Society and the Association for Animal Rights. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Randy Milam and Mitchell Milam, both of Carthage; one daughter, Mandy Milam of Houston; father and stepmother, Larry and Margaret House of Rock Springs; mother and stepfather, Sandra and Terry Simpson of the Lake Murvaul Community; one brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Tina House of Rock Springs; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Stacy and Kenneth Holmes of Carthage and Holly and Joel Brunning of Elko, Nev.; four nephews and one niece. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 30, 1996 AGUSTIN GARCIA CHEYENNE—Funeral liturgy for Agustin Garcia was at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Carr as the celebrant vigil for the deceased was at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment was in Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers were Andrew Garcia, Alex Chacon, Carlos Garcia, Archie Martinez, Patrick Martinez and Richard Garcia. Honorary pallbearers were all of his grandsons. Garcia, 92, of 3128 Boxelder Drive, Cheyenne, died Friday, Nov. 22, 1996 at Mountain Towers Healthcare Center in Cheyenne. He was born May 4, 1904 in Arroyo Seco, N.M., and had lived in Cheyenne for 25 years. Garcia was a laborer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He is survived by five sons, Braulio Garcia of Rock Springs, Cipriano Garcia of Arroyo Seco and Joe E. Garcia, Ruben Garcia and Junior Garcia, all of Cheyenne; three daughters, Elsiria Martinez, Eulalia Lucero and Grace Chacon, all of Cheyenne; 44 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Garcia in 1949; his parents, Theodorteo and Juanita Garcia; three brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1996 EMMA L. CLARK Funeral services for Emma L. Clark were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996 at the LDS Church, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Gregory Wille conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jeff Cook, Tom Cook, Ryan Pope, Lynn Pope, Bart Sanchez and Gordon Ball. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Cobb, Bart Carter, Bret Pope, Kael Pope, Kirk Wright, Shey Pope, Rick Meeves, Trevor Pope and Bob Baldwin. Mrs. Clark, 81, of 1300 Bridger Drive No. 3, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 11:32 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 1996. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Winton, Mrs. Clark died following a brief illness. She was born July 7, 1915 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Daniel and Teeny Buchanan Jenkins. Mrs. Clark attended schools in Cumberland and Reliance, and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1933. She married Thomas H. Clark in Winton on March 14, 1936 and he preceded her in death on May 28, 1992. Mrs. Clark was a retired salesclerk who worked for the Little America Hotel in Little America for many years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ray (Loretta) Germer of Green River, Mrs. Ted (Shirley) Cook of Kemmerer, and Mrs. Clayton (Marilyn) Pope of Wendell, Idaho; one sister, Louise Dupont of Green River; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Katherine (Katie) Carter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1996 CHARLES GILBERT LEE Funeral services for Charles Gilbert Lee were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop David Harmon conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Tracy Kofoed, Kyle Kofoed, Cody Kofoed, Lyle Kofoed, Robbie Lee and Buddy Chappell. Lee, 77, of 325 Clark Street, Green River, did shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 1996. A longtime resident of Green River, Lee died following a lengthy illness. He was born March 24, 1919 in Lyman, the son of the late Charles Ansel and Lottie Rebecca Blackner Lee. Lee attended schools in Evanston and Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1937. He attended the Greeley State Teachers College in Greeley, Colo., and married the former Elsie Stoll in Green River on May 26, 1939. He was a pilot for the U.S. Army Air Force who served during World War II. Lee worked as a brakeman-conductor and yardmaster for Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the LDS Church, the Union Pacific Oltimers Association, and he served as commander of the American Legion. Lee worked in conjunction with the City of Green River and Sweetwater County governments toward the establishment of the Green River Airport. He also served in various positions for various civic organizations. Survivors include his wife, Elsie of Green River; two sons, Bradley Scott Lee and Charles Edward Lee, both of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Lyle (Roberta Ann) Kofoed of Green River and Mrs. Roy (Cynthia Janet) Chappell of Riverton; two sisters, Peggy Howard of St. George, Utah, and Joanna Gilchrist of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by two grandsons, Casey Lee Kofoed and Kristan Edward Chappell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1996 ROBERT MUNGO BROWN IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Funeral services for Robert Mungo Brown were conducted at Buck-Miller-Hann Mortuary, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Monday, Dec. 2, 1996 at 2 p.m. Burial was in Fielding Memorial Park. Brown, 67, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died Nov. 25, 1996 at his home of cancer. He was born Aug. 31, 1929 in Rock Springs to Mungo and Dorothy Baker Brown Jr. He grew up and attended schools in Rock Springs. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wyoming and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Idaho. He married Garnet Lee Gilchrist Aug. 24, 1958 in Rexford, Kan. He worked for Phillips Petroleum Company in Phillips, Texas as an engineer at the Gasoline Plant for two years before transferring with Phillips to Idaho Falls in 1962. During his 29-year employment at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, he worked at the Materials Test Reactor, the Engineering Test Reactor, the Advanced Test Reactor, the Power Burst Facility and the Radioactive Waste Management Complex/Stored Waste Experimental Pilot Plant. He retired in 1991. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the BPO Elks 1087, the American Legion, the National Rifle Association, AARP and Good Sam Club. He was past committee chairman for Cub Scout Pack 557, a former member of the American Society of Engineers, and belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He coached Grid Kid football and basketball resulting in championship teams. His pursuits included history, traveling, sports, camping, fishing, boating, crafts, golf and hunting. He and Garnet spent their winters in Wellton, Ariz., since retirement. Survivors include his wife, Garnet; two daughters, Dorothy Mae Brown and Dee Ann (husband Jay) Marshall, all of Idaho Falls; one son, Robert Dale (wife Eileen) Brown of Boise, Idaho; two grandsons, Darren Dale and Joshua Ian Marshall of Idaho Falls; one granddaughter, Jackelyn Faith Brown of Boise; one brother, Ronald William (wife Janice) Brown of Idaho Falls, and five nieces and three nephews and their families. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1996 NIRA NADINE STONECYPHER CLIFTON, Colo. - A memorial service for Nira Nadine Stonecypher was at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 1996 in the Palisade United Methodist Church, Palisade, Colo. The Rev. Al Woolman officiated. A graveside service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996 in the Valley View Cemetery, Torrington. Mrs. Stonecypher, Clifton, Colo., died Thursday, Nov. 28, 1996 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was 76. Mrs. Stonecypher was a homemaker. She was born Aug. 18, 1920 to Glenny J. Beavers and Chloe Bianche Fulier Beavers in Holyoke, Colo. She spent her childhood in Nebraska and graduated from high school in Superior, Neb. She married Ed Stonecypher on Sept. 23, 1942 in San Francisco. He died Dec. 24, 1994. Mrs. Stonecypher was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Superior. She is survived by two sons, T.E. Stonecypher of Torrington, and Jim Stonecypher of Palisade; three sisters, Evelyn Harbolt of Miami; Nada Springer of Superior, and Belly Elliot of Anchorage, Alaska; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. An infant son, Michael, and two brothers are deceased. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1996 HERBERT T. BERG A memorial service for Herbert T. Berg was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 1996 at the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 2916 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Stoffregen officiated. Berg, 73, of 414 B St., Rock Springs, died at 1:17 pm. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Nov. 29, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and former longtime resident of Sonora, Calif., Berg had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born Sept. 7, 1923 in Hilmar, Calif., the son of the late Oscar Christian and Lydia Kap Berg Berg attended schools in California and was a graduate of the Hilmar High School in Hilmar with the class of 1941. He graduated from Modesto Junior College in Modesto, Calif. with an associate of arts degree. Berg attended the University of California at Davis and he was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran who served during World War II. He married the former Sally Clairyce Melrose in Modesto, Calif., on Feb. 7, 1918. Berg was the owner and operator of Berg Construction and worked as a general contractor for 34 years until his retirement in 1980. He was an associate member of the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church. Berg's hobby was hunting and he was an outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife, Sally of Rock Springs; two sons, Eric M. Berg of Rock Springs and James H. Berg of Lyman; one daughter, Mrs. Chuck (Kristen) Dillener of Sonora; one brother, Kenneth Berg of Miami Beach, Fla.; one sister, Evelyn Spindl of Redwood City, Calif.; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Berg was preceded in death by one brother, Conrad Berg and one sister, Myrtle Spindt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1996 FRED MENGHINI CORVALLIS, Ore. - A memorial mass for Fred Menghini was Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Corvallis, Ore. The Bishop Kenneth Stiener officiated. Menghini died Nov. 30, 1996 in Corvallis, Ore., at his home after being in ill health for the past several years. He was born Jan. 14, 1918 in Rock Springs, the son of Andrew and Mary Visintainer Menghini. He grew up and graduated in Rock Springs in 1936. He married Margaret Lorene Arkle at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Aug. 30, 1938. After working for several years in the coal mines, he moved to California to work for the U.S. Rubber Co. until retiring. He later moved to, and lived in Jackson, at The Point, and served as a volunteer fireman. He moved to Corvallis 10 years ago, where he resided until his death. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Darlene; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Anne Menghini of Temple City, Calif.; three nieces, Beverly Distad and Norma Parr in California, and Verlee Shaw of Green River; and one nephew, Kenneth Menghini of Mesquite, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Andrew Menghini; one brother, Andrew "Fat" Menghini; two sisters, Albina Stockich and Marina Hackett; two nephews; two nieces, and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1996 RUSS SLAUGHTER HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- Services for Russ Slaughter were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Inglewood Park Cemetery Mortuary, Inglewood City, Calif. Slaughter, 77, Hawthorne, Calif., died Sunday, Nov. 24, 1996 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was a former resident of Winton, Reliance and Rock Springs who had lived in California the past 56 years. He was born Feb. 10, 1919, a son of the late Robert and Fanny Slaughter. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Bill Cooper and Becky and Rory O'Brien, all of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; one sister, Vaun Telck, Rock Springs; a brother and sister-in-law, Dee and Elaine Slaughter, Green River; a sister-in-law, Mickey Furguson; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Slaughter and a sister, Verle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 1996 TRICIA SUSAN WALKER COLLINGDALE, Pa. - Tricia Susan Walker, 22, died Nov. 17 in Collingdale, Pa. following a three-year fight with cancer. Miss Walker was born May 13, 1974 to Richard and Patricia Walker in Rock Springs. She resided in Rock Springs until 1996. Her father continued to live in the area until the mid-1980s. She is survived by her father Richard Walker, of Craig, Colo.; her mother Patricia Walker of Collingdale; one brother, Jason of Collingdale; one sister Angela of Collingdale; two nephews and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1996 MARION CRAWFORD Funeral services for Marion Crawford were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1996 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. John Finster of the Union Congregational Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Crawford, 86, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where she had been a patient since 1989. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Crawford had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born July 14, 1910 in Green River, the daughter of the late Thomas Henry and Katherine Bell Shultz Fye. Mrs. Crawford attended schools in Green River and married Harry Crawford in Green River. She was a retired bookkeeper, who worked for Mountain Fuel in Green River for many years. Mrs. Crawford was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include one niece, Shirley Morrissey of Rock Springs; one great-niece, Mrs. Joe (Pam) Jelaca of Rock Springs; and two great-nephews, Paul Kimbrel of West Lynn, Ore., and Tim Morrissey of Laramie. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred Jones, Katherine Hammond and Hazel McGee; and two brothers, Thomas Fye and Francis Fye. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1996 MARY KNEZOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Mary Knezovich was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ozzie Knezovich, Jerry Nettik, Ed Knezovich Jr., Mike Knezovich, Ray Zampedri and Tony Knezovich. Mrs. Knezovich, 85, of No. 1 Premier St., Superior, died at 9:26 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996 at her home in Superior. A resident of Superior for the past 67 years and former resident of Winton, Mrs. Knezovich died following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 10, 1911 in Gary, Ind., the daughter of the late Michael and Stella Majenski Nosich. Mrs. Knezovich attended schools in Minnesota and Wyoming and married Marion Robert Knezovich Sr. in Rock Springs on Feb. 16, 1929. He preceded her in death on May 2, 1961. Mrs. Knezovich was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Democratic Central Committee, the S.N.P.J. Lodge and the Croatian Fraternal Union. She received the Nellie Taloe Ross Award in 1987 and she had served as the secretary of the S.N.P.J. Lodge in Superior. Mrs. Knezovich was involved in the building of St. Vivian’s Catholic Church in Superior. Her hobbies included antiques and reading. Survivors include three sons, William D. Knezovich of Lander, Edward F. (Ozzie) Knezovich of Superior and David A. Knezovich of Rock Springs; three sisters, Martha Naventoft of Denver, Katherine Blomquist of Westminster, Colo., and Valeria Wright of Colorado Springs, Colo.;’ 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Knezovich was preceded in death by one son, Marion R. Knezovich Jr.; two brothers, John Leo Nosich Sr. and Thomas Nosich; and one sister, Matilda Clark. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1996 JOSEPH H. GALICICH ALPINE, N.J.—Joseph H. Galicich, a longtime resident of Rock Springs, died Nov. 15 at his son’s home in Alpine, N.J. He was 89 years old. Galicich was born in Cumberland in 1906. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1923 and received a scholarship to the University of Wyoming where he studied law. He was admitted to the Wyoming State Bar in August 1928. Galicich married Cecilia Stalich in 1931. She died in 1992. Galicich practiced law in Rock Springs until his retirement in 1973, a period of 45 years. He was elected Sweetwater County attorney for three terms, served as attorney for the Rock Springs School board for many years and was an attorney for the Union Pacific Coal Company, as well as for several banks and other companies in the Rock Springs area. He is survived by his sister, Cecilia Chapman of Rock Springs; his son, Joseph H. Galicich Jr., M.D. of Alpine; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1996 SKYLER WILLIAM YEDINAK A memorial service for Skyler William Yedinak was conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church conducted the services. Skyler William Yedinak, infant son of William Glen and Rachel Noel Lyons Yedinak of 1818 Emigrant Drive, Rock Springs died at 4:56 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he had been in ill health since birth. He was born Nov. 23, 1996 in Rock Springs, and he was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents, William and Rachel Yedinak of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Glenna Yedinak of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Patrica Elway, Harold Copeland and Robert Elway, all of Aberdeen, Wash., and Gary Lyons of Gig Harbor, Wash.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The baby was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harold B. Yedinak. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1996 LACY LOUJEAN BROWER Funeral services for Lacy LouJean Brower were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1996 in the Rock Springs LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, White Mountain Boulevard and Plateau. Bishop Cary Huff conducted the services. Interment was in the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Utah. Miss Brower, 10, 3317 Sierra Circle, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1996 at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City due to complications from a genetic disorder, OTC deficiency. She was born July 20, 1986 in Salt Lake City, the fifth child of Dale and Denise Paras Brower. She attended the fourth grade at Overland Elementary and belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Survivors include her parents, Dale and Denise Brower; one sister, Dana, three brothers, Christian, Brock and Chantz, all of Rock Springs; one niece, Savannah; grandparents, John and Jean Paras of Salt Lake City and Thomas L. and Jane Brower of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, LouJean Brower. Her pursuits included playing with her Barbies, playing games with her family, fishing with her dad, skiing, and helping her mom. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1996 WALTER KENNETH GRIPP EVANSVILLE - Funeral services with military honors for Walter Kenneth Gripp were conducted at 1 p.m.. Wednesday, Dec 11, 1996 at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 80 Veterans Road, Evansville. Interment was in the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville. Gripp, 74, of 1835 South Carolina St., Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 10:02 pm Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, results of an autopsy performed Monday morning are pending. A resident of Green River since 1989 and former resident of Bozeman, Mont., and Buffalo, Gripp was born Dec. 16, 1921 in Gillette, the son of the late James Miller and Verlie Bessie Burum Gripp He attended schools in Lodge Grass, Mont., and married the former Marietta G. Shoumaker in Elko, Nev., on July 6, 1973. Gripp was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. He worked as a rancher for many years and later worked as a heavy equipment operator for Johnson County for 17 years. He then worked in various positions for the city of Bozeman for 14 years until his retirement in 1988. Gripp was a lifetime member of the VFW Club and American Legion in Buffalo, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Bozeman. He was a bowler and worked with wood. Survivors include his wife, Marietta of Green River; two sons, James and Michael Gripp, both of Buffalo, two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Peggy) Beckum of Green River, and Mrs. Ron (Loretta) Oliver of Casper; one brother, Robert Gripp of Golden, Colo.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Gripp was preceded in death by one sister who died in infancy and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 14, 1996 ERICA G. KAUPPILA RUTLAND, Vt. - Funeral services for Erica G. Kauppila, 15, of Rutland, Vt., who died Sunday morning, Dec. 8, 1996 as a result of an automobile accident in Mendon, Vt., were Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996 at 2 p.m. in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rutland. Officiating was the Rev. Timothy Keyl. Burial will be at a later date in Finnish Cemetery in Plummer. She was born in Lander, Oct. 20, 1981, the daughter of Eugene and Lynda (Hofeldt) Kauppila. Erica and her family moved to Rutland in 1995 from West Virginia and Wyoming. Miss Kauppila was in the freshman class at Rutland High School. Her pursuits included ice hockey, indoor track and she was a member of the soccer team. Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Lynda and Donald Johns of Rutland; her father, Eugene Kauppila of Gillette: three sisters, Amber Kauppila, Jessica Kauppila and Lisa Kauppila, all of Rutland. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Dorthy Hofeldt, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Bryan Kauppila on Aug. 9, 1988. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996 DALE COVIL FORCE MADISON, Kan.—Funeral services for Dale Covil Force were conducted in Madison, Kan., with interment in the Blakely Cemetery in Madison. Force, 76, of 915 Walnut St., Apt 202C, Rock Springs, died at 12:36 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Dec. 9, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 15 years and former resident of Madison, Force had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born Feb. 22, 1920 in Scott City, Kan., the son of the late Farmer C. and Esther Marie Covil Force. Force attended schools in Madison. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. Force worked as a roughneck for various oil field exploration companies and he was a retired greaser who worked for FMC Corp. Force was a member of the VFW Club, the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. He is survived by his sister, Violet Thornton of Augusta, Kan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996 KERI LENNETTE RYAN Funeral services for Keri Lennette Ryan were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. August Koeune of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Fort Bridger officiated. Internment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Gary Musbach, Leonard Sanchez, Dennis Archulta, Robert Deatherage, Jerald A. Wolfard, Dominique Abeyta, Sharley Sanchez and Roy Wilkinson. Mrs. Ryan, 22, of 1700 Wilson St. No. 52, Green River, died at about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996 at her home in Green River. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Ryan was born on June 8, 1974 in Albuquerque, N.M., the daughter of Glen S. and Barbara S. Sanchez Wilkinson. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1992. Mrs. Ryan married Roy Ryan in Green River in February of 1992. She worked as a computer technician for Little America Hotel in Little America for one year and later went to work for Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center where she took care of and worked with many people. Mrs. Ryan was a bowler. Her pursuits included hunting, fishing, camping and working with people at the rehabilitation center. Survivors include her husband, Roy Ryan of Green River; her parents, Glen and Barbara Wilkinson of Lyman; two sons, Cody G. and Cory Dale Ryan, both of Green River; one daughter, Stephanie Ryan of Green River; one brother, Charles Wilkinson of Green River; one sister, Mary Wilkinson of Lyman; her paternal grandparents, Glen and Bessie Wilkinson of Overton, Nev.; her maternal grandparents, John and Ida Sanchez of Green River; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996 NORMAN BITTNER STAPLES, Minn.—Funeral services for Norman Bittner were Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, Minn. Bittner died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 at the Wadena Hospital after being a patient there for one day. Survivors include his wife, Nadine of Staples; one daughter, Connie Arambel of Green River; four sons, Willie Irwon of California, Clint Bittner, Donnie Bittner and Joey Bittner of Staples; his mother, Dixie Bittner of Staples; two sisters, Feona (Babe) Beveridge of Rock Springs, and Midge Johnson of Staples; two brothers, Gordon (Butch) Bittner of Rock Springs and Charles (Skip) Bittner of Challis, Idaho; three grandsons, Christopher, Patrick and Dalton Bittner, all of Staples; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Bittner was preceded in death by a brother in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996 LARRY D. FROMAN Funeral services for Larry D. Forman were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1996 at the Vista Bible Church, 316 B St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Barry Gridley conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Larry Turcato, Jerry Wright, Robert Easton, Gene Griffin, Dave McDonough and Ray Jacobs. Froman, 60, of 350 Signal Drive, Rock Springs died at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs since 1970 and former resident of Casper, Froman had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Sept. 5, 1936 in Brush, Colo., the son of Charles Ishmael and Nora Wave Hines Froman. Froman attended schools in Brush and was a graduate of the Brush High School. He married the former Mary Blair in Kemmerer on Aug. 31, 1969. Froman was the retired owner and operator of Froman Crane and Dragline Company in Rock Springs and the owner of Interstate Battery of Southwestern Wyoming for many years until ill health forced his retirement on Aug. 8, 1996. Froman was a 32nd degree Mason. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; his mother, Wave Froman of Casper; three daughters, Mrs. Thom (Lynna) Buohl of Phoenix, Ariz.; Crystal Froman-Levine of Edgewater, Colo., and Kathy Dunnuck of Rock Springs; one son, Tracy Froman of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Harvey (Donna) Chavin of St. Joseph, Mo.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. Froman was preceded in death by his father, Charles Froman; one brother, Dwight Froman; and one sister, Linda Froman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996 VONDA TWITCHELL Funeral services for Vonda Twitchell were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1996 at the White Mountain Chapel of the LDS Church, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Bishop Cary Huff conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at the Manila Cemetery in Manila, Utah. Pallbearers were Jason Ridgeway, Shaun Ridgeway, Jamie Ridgeway, Jay Twitchell, Nick Twitchell and Bryce Twitchell. Miss Twitchell, 60, of 3416 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 at her home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Twitchell had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born June 14, 1936 in Manila, Utah, the daughter of the late Albert and Phoebe Twitchell. Miss Twitchell attended Yellowstone School in Rock Springs. She worked for personal, social community support services for Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center in Rock Springs for several years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Miss Twitchell’s pursuits included walking, embroidering and dining out. Survivors include two brothers, Bryce Twitchell of Green River and Dennis Twitchell of Rock Springs; one aunt and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Twitchell was preceded in death by one sister, Marva Jean Gomez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996 RALPH ARTHUR GILPIN A funeral mass for Ralph Arthur Gilpin was conducted Friday, Dec. 20, 1996 at 10 a.m. at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at 7 p.m. at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Private interment was at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Gilpin, 85, of 801 Rhode Island, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He was born Nov. 2, 1911 in Evanston, the son of William Robert and Matilda Robinson Gilpin. He married Josephine Brack. She preceded him in death in 1961. He married Ruth Rowland in Vernal, Utah, on June 30, 1961. Gilpin was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs and attended Rock Springs schools and the University of Wyoming. He was employed at Mountain Fuel for 40 years and retired in 1976. His pursuits included fishing, camping and playing with his children. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Rock Springs; two sons, Robert Ralph Gilpin of Olympia, Wash., and Charles Arthur Gilpin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Jody Jean Kelly of Rock Springs and Judy Ann Carr of Sun City, Ariz.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996 RAYCHELL COLLEEN JO CALVERT KRUEGER LANDER—Funeral services for Raychell Colleen Jo Calvert Krueger were at the Chapel of Mount Hope on Friday, Dec. 20, 1996 at 10 a.m. The Rev. John Savio of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church officiated. Burial followed in Mount Hope Cemetery. A rosary was conducted at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at 7 p.m. Raychell Colleen Joe Calvert Krueger, infant daughter of Christopher Lynn and Jennifer Lynn (Mott) Calvert died of a sudden illness at her home in Lander on Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996. She was born in Rock Springs on March 16, 1995. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Lynn “J.J.” Calvert on July 4, 1996. She is survived by her parents, Chris and Jennifer Calvert of Lander; his sister, Carrie Ann Stillwell of Lander; grandparents, Rick and Theresa Krueger of Lander and Betty and Dennis Mott of Rock Springs; great-grandparents, marie Petty of Rock Springs, Kay Mott of Las Vegas, Bill and Vi Calbert of Rock Springs, Jim and Florence Holden of Lander, and Richard and Glenda Krueger of California. She is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996 JOHN DAVID TOLAR A private graveside service for John David Tolar was conducted at the Rock Springs City Cemetery. Tolar, 51, died Nov. 29, 1996 in Fort Collins, Colo., from pneumonia. He was born on May 28, 1945 to John and Phyllis Tolar. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Roy Radakovichi of Pinedale, nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 RENALDO R. MENGHINI A mass of Christian burial for Renaldo R. Menghini was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Military graveside service and interment were in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ernest H. Dunn, Robert Flor, Dale Hansen, Al E. Morgan, Steve Taylor and Rick Ranger. Dr. Menghini, 88, of 109 Agate St., Rock Springs, died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Nov. 29, 1996. He was born on June 2, 1908 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Peter and Angela Marchetti Menghini. Dr. Menghini attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1926. He attended the Universtiy of Wyoming for one year and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Dr. Menghini then transferred to Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., and graduated with a doctor of dental surgery degree in 1932. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II from 1941 through 1945. He achieved the rank of major. While stationed in the South Pacific, he met the former Erma Packard, and they were married in Columbus, Ohio. She preceded him in death in August of 1992. Dr. Menghini established his practice in the North Side State Bank building in Rock Springs. He worked as a dentist for 48 years until his retirement in 1991. Dr. Menghini, along with Mac Peyton was involved in the creation of Junior Church League basketball. He served as the official scorekeeper for Rock Springs High School Tiger basketball for 25 years. Dr. Menghini was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He also served as the past commander of the VFW club and the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Peter and Sue Menghini of Phoenix, Ariz., and Michael and Toni Menghini of Escondido, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Gregory Gaylor of Rock Springs; five grandsons, Christopher, Mark, Peter and Timothy Menghini, all of Phoenix, and Wes Eversole of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Jesse Eversole of Rock Springs; and several nices and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Dr. Menghini was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Sue, who died in infancy; two brothers, Emmett and Leno Menghini; and two sisters, Mary Floretta and Lena Hastings. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 BIRDIE MAE NYGAARD A memorial celebration for Birdie Mae Nygaard was Monday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Nygaard-Alexander residence in Rock Springs. Mrs. Nygaard, 85, of 1504 James Drive, Rock Springs, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 16 years and former resident of Santa Cruz, Calif., Mrs. Nygaard died following a lengthy illness. She was born July 23, 1911 in Cameron, Texas, the daughter of the late Dolph and Eula Leutwyler Barnes. Mrs. Nygaard attended schools in Texas and was a graduate of the Rieso High School in Rieso, Texas, with the class of 1929. She graduated from nursing school at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Mrs. Nygaard worked as a registered nurse for the U.S. Army prior to World War II. She married Carl Nygaard in Longview, Texas, on Nov. 15, 1941. Mrs. Nygaard also worked as a nurse in Santa Cruz. Survivors include her husband, Carl of Rock Springs; two daughters, Anna Beth Alexander of Rock Springs and Carla Marlowe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; three brothers, J.G. Barnes of Waco, Texas, Rufus Barnes of Longview and Clayton Barnes of Temple, Texas; three sisters, Ola Wilson, Peggy Carter and Grace Bare, all of Waco; four grandchildren, Adam Alexander, Analyce Alexander of Rock Springs, Jon Marlowe of Chico, Calif., and Megan Marlowe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nygaard was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, Amy Marlowe. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 AGNES LOUISE CRAFT A memorial service for Agnes Louise Craft was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and B street, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Mrs. Craft of 522 B St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 10:19 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Craft had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Aug. 19 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John M. and J. Bernadine Anderson Larsen. Mrs. Craft attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. Mrs. Craft graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She married Ralph D. Craft in Petersburg, Va., on Feb. 3, 1944, and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1995. Mrs. Craft worked as a field representative for the Wyoming State Welfare Department for several years prior to their marriage. After their marriage, Mrs. Craft and her husband were the co-owners and operators of Rock Springs Finance Company since 1948. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Altar Guild of the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Craft was also a member of the Daughters of the Nile, a former member of eta Sigma Phi, and a member of Duplicate Bridge Club. She also served as the treasurer of the Rock Springs Community Concert association. Mrs. Craft was a bridge player. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bernadine Craft and Dr. Larry Hill of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Craft was preceded in death by one infant son, Ralph Larsen Craft, and two sisters, Dorothy Lee and Ruth Nelson. Her body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 JULIE ELLEN LEE PINEDALE—Funeral services for Julie Ellen (Jorgensen) Lee were Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational church in Pinedale. The Rev. jean Wade officiated. Mrs. Lee, 35, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996 at her home in Glenrock. She was born May 30, 1961 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Carl R. and Mary Caroline (Brookshire) Jorgensen. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Lee of Glenrock; two children, Ryan Lee and Erin Lee, both of Glenrock; her parents, Carl “Bud” and Mary Caroline Jorgensen, of Globe, Ariz.; one sister, Carol Kammeyer of Tigard, Ore.; three brothers, Nels Jorgensen of Redmond, Ore., Carl Jorgensen of Glenrock, and Scott Jorgensen of Greenville, S.C.; aunts and uncles, Jim and Margie Thomas of Pinedale, and Max and Nancy Carter of Riverton, Utah; mother-in-law, Freida Lee of Pinedale; and maternal grandmother, Mary Ruth Brookshire of Pinedale. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Carl and Rachel Jorgensen; and maternal grandfather, Howard Brookshire. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 GEORGE ROGERS A memorial services for George Rogers was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel, pastor of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, officiated. Inurnment was in the Rest Have Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Rogers, 92, of 103 M Street, Rock Springs, died at 4:56 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Dec. 18, 1996. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Rogers had been in ill health for the past six years. He was born May 5, 1904 in Lander, the son of the late John and Ida Petersen Rogers. Rogers attended schools in Lander and married the former Mabel Genaro in Lander in 1928. She preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 1984. Rogers was a retired coal miner who worked for Union Pacific Coal Company for 33 years. He was also the owner and operator of the Belmont Bar in Rock Springs for many years. Rogers was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a past member of the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151. Survivors include one son, Wayne R. Rogers Sr. of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and one niece, Doris Hayes of West Covina, Calif. In addition to his parents and wife, Rogers was preceded in death by one son, Pete “Sonny” Rogers; one sister, Doris McNill; and one great-grandson, Walter Cencich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 LEONARD F. VERCIC SPOKANE, Wash.—Funeral services for Leonard F. Vercic were in Spokane, Wash., at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 1996. Vercic, 72, of Spokane died on Dec. 20, 1996 at a Spokane hospital. Vercic was born in Cumberland on May 12, 1924 to Martin and Mary (Glagovich) Vercic. He had been in ill health for several years. He was a graduate of Reliance High School and was a former resident of Winton. He married Marie Blankenship in 1954 in Downey, Calif. They lived in Downey where he was employed in the construction industry. In December of 1979 they relocated to Spokane. Vercic’s pursuits included camping and traveling to many area of the United States. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Leon of California; tow sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Maryanne of Spokane, and Michael and Katy of California; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one uncle, two nieces; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, his stepfather, John Ruby; one brother, Albin Vercic; and two sisters, Margaret Clark and Helen Vercic. Local relatives are his nieces, Audrey Shumate and Gail Aldred, and his cousins, Henry Chadey and Teri Gomez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 IKE R. BIAS Ike R. Bias, 68, of 700 Crossbow Drive No. 113, Green River, died at 11:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Green River for the past seven years and former resident of California, Bias had been in ill health for the past one month. He was born Oct. 28, 1928 in Claremore, Okla., the son of the late James Mack and Savannah Crane Bias. Bias attended schools in Oklahoma and Texas. He was a retired electrician, who worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for many years. Bias was a member of the LDS Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include one son, Don Bias of Stockton, Calif.; one daughter, Ann Daniels of Green River; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 ASUNTA CORAZZA ZAMBONI SALT LAKE CITY—A Mass of Christian burial for Asunta Corazza Zamboni was on Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1375 East Springs Lane (5150 South) Salt Lake City. Interment was at 11 a.. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 in the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Zamboni, 88, died in Salt Lake City of natural causes due to age on Dec. 22, 1996. She was born in Rock Springs on April 30, 1908 to Pietro and Maria Covi Corazza. She married Fausto Zamboni in Rock Springs on Juny 12, 1926. He died on April 24, 1944. She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Florence (James) Seale of Salt Lake City, with whom she made her home, and Violet Mae (Richard) Borzaga, Lancaster, Calif.; a sister, Gisella Zamboni, Paramount, Calif.; three grandchildren and their spouses; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters. She was a former member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. She has been living in Salt Lake City for the past 20 years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 AMELIA HAUTALA Amelia Hautala, 88, of 4074 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since June 22, 1995. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hautala had been in ill health the past one and one-half years. She was born Aug. 5, 1908 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Robert and Minni Peterson Buston. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Ben M. Hautala Sr. in Rock Springs on Oct. 16, 1929. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1982. Mrs. Hautala was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include one son, Ben M. Hautala Jr. of Rock Springs; two sisters, Anna Dominiski of Rock Springs and Thelma Faddis of Seattle; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hautala was preceded in death by one son, Robert Hautala and one grandson, Roger Hautala. She was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 KEIJI G. OKANO CHEYENNE—Funeral services for Dr. Keiji G. Okano were conducted on Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Cheyenne. The Rev. Robert Waggener and Dr. Ron Shell officiated. Burial was in Mountain View Memorial Park. Dr. Okano, 71, died Dec. 21, 1996, at University Hospital in Denver. He was born Nov. 30, 1925 in Rock Springs and had lived in Cheyenne for 28 years. He married Shirley Sellers on June 11, 1959 in Denver. He was the vocational education coordinator for the Wyoming State Department of Education. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Navy, and was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the Cheyenne Sheriff’s Posse and Civitan. Survivors include his wife of Cheyenne; three children, Keiji Grant Okano of Laramie, Kathryn Blaney of Cheyenne and Sherri Ahlbrandt of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; five brothers and sisters, George Okano of Rock Springs, Haruko Miyaoto of Zeeland, Mich., Marian Okano of Rock Springs, Pauline Matsumonji of Denver and Marge Fearing of Iowa City, Iowa; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jiro Okano. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 ANTHONY “TONY” STRASHEIM Funeral services for Anthony “Tony” Strasheim were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Wilson conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Garden, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Roc Carter, Casy Osborn, Joe Scott, Mike Birdsley, Paul Pivik, Dale J. Moore, Glen Baker and Clint Baker. Strasheim, 36, of 161 Sunset Drive No. 3, Rock Springs, died at about 11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since 1980 and former resident of Kimball, Neb., Strasheim died from injuries sustained in a one-car rollover at Echo Junction in Utah while traveling to Salt Lake City to pick up his family for the Christmas holiday. He was born Aug. 7, 1960 in Linocln, Neb., the son of Robert Richard and Claudyne Bosak Strasheim. He attended schools in Kimball and was a graduate of the Kimball County High School with the class of 1978. Strasheim married the former Tina M. Baker in Rock Springs on Jan. 24, 1984. He was a self-employed gas completion consultant and was working for McMurray Oil Company. Strasheim was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Tina of Rock Springs; his mother, Claudyne Jones of Kimball; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sue and Paul Pivik of Rock Springs; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Judy Baker of Bedford; one son, Derek Strasheim of Rock Springs; two daughters, Ashley and Jessica Strasheim, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Larry Strasheim of Giddings, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Glen Baker of Bedord, Ore., and Clint Baker of Rock Springs; two sisters, Lori Eckhardt of Sutton, Neb., and Shelly Wingard of Sidney, Neb.; one sister-in-law, Teri Carter of Glenmore, La.; his paternal grandmother, Ann Strasheim of Kimball; Jake and Marie Moyer of Sterling, Colo.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Strasheim was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 DENNIS A. GRAY SR. PITTSBURGH—A service for Dennis A. Gray Sr. was conducted Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996 at 11 a.m. followed at 11:30 by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Gregory Church. Burial was at St. Gregory Cemetery. Gray, 67, of Marienville, Forest County, formerly of West Main Road, North East, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Erie May 6, 1929, son of the late Edwin J. and Irene Maynard Gray. Gray was a North East area resident for 30 years. He was a 1952 Villanova University graduate, receiving a degree in business, and had worked at the General Electric Co. for 27 years as a manager in budget forecast accounting. He retired in 1980. He was a member of St. Gregory Roman Catholic Church, North East, and St. Mary Church of Crown, Clarion County, for three years. He also was a member of the GE Quarter Century Club, the GE Elfun Society, the Allegheny Outdoor Club and Keystone Trails Association. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, golf, hiking, walking and biking. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Gray. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Dolores Waidley Gray; five daughters, Mrs. Gloria Leonard and her husband, Joseph, of Succasunna, N.J., Mary Chesley and her husband, Kevin, Julie DiGilio and Beth Rossman and her husband, Randall, all of North East, Ann Alcorn and her husband, Michael, of Berlin Heights, Ohio; six sons, Dennis Gray Jr. and his wife, Jeannie, Kevin Gray, Joseph Gray and Gary Gray and his wife, Eileen, all of North East, John Gray and his wife, Debbie, of Rock Springs, and Eugene Gray of Blaine, Kan.; a brother, Edwin D. Gray and his wife, Joan, of Marienville; a sister, Mrs. Patricia Baronner and her husband, Thomas, of Erie; 36 grandchildren, a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996 INA M. JOHNSTON LARAMIE—Funeral services for Ina M. Johnston were conducted Friday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. Elwin Paulson officiated. Burial followed in Green Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Johnston, 83, of Laramie died Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 15, 1913 in Uvald, Texas, the daughter of Pearl Baker and Dona May (Courtney) Bristow. She received her schooling in Texas and married T.W. Johnston April 12, 1930 in Phillipsburg, Kan. The couple moved to Stockton, Kan. in 1943 accompanied by their five children, having lost a daughter to illness. They later came to Laramie for a time before moving to a small farm in Fort Collins, Colo., accompanied by two additional children. The family moved back to Laramie in 1954. At this time they had a total of nine children. They built their home at 11th and Baker where they lived until her husband died in 1989. At the present time, she was living in south Laramie next to her son Ralph. Her pursuits included making all types of crafts, gardening, fishing and traveling. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by three sons, Ralph Johnston and his wife Hazel of Laramie, Teron Johnston and his wife Ramy of Oak Harbor, Wash., and Terry Johnston and his wife Becky of Rock Springs; five daughters, LaVonne Nauta of Douglas, Marilyn Barnes and her husband Bill of Lander, Kathren Haskins of Dacona, Colo., Sharon Westling and her husband George of Bismarck, N.D., and Beverly Candelaria of Laramie; a daughter-in-law, Roberta Johnston; a sister, Thelma Boylan of Linnsburg, Kan. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, a son, Everett Allan Johnston; two brothers, Harold and Charles Bristow; and two sisters, Edith Browman and Dorothy Anderson. ---