Casper Star Tribune, Jan 1, 2006 Samuel William “Bill” Dorrence A memorial service will be held at a later date for Rock Springs resident Samuel William "Bill" Dorrence, 95, who died Dec. 26, 2005, at Sage View Care Center, after a brief illness. Cremation has taken place. Born Feb. 1, 1910, in Rock Springs, he was the son of Catherine (Heran) and Peter Dorrence; and was raised and educated there. He married Ozella Coulston in Linwood, Utah. She preceded him in death on Aug. 3, 1998. A manager with Cream-O-Weber Dairy for 44 years, he retired in 1976. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed fishing and camping. Survivors include his son, Samuel Dorrence, and his wife of Centennial; two daughters and their husbands, Berniece Lammela and Susan Magagna of Rock Springs; sister, Rose Gatti, and her husband of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William Dorrence; a brother, John Dorrence; and seven sisters, Ella Hoole, Elizabeth Behring, Eva Wilson, Edna McKenna, Etta Clark, Gertrude Doak and Louise DiTullio. The family would appreciate memorials to Rock Springs Humane Society, 310 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, WY 82901; or Wyoming Alzheimer's Assoc., P.O. Box 851, Casper, WY 82602. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 2006 ROBERT JAMES MATSON Funeral services for Robert James Matson were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Matson, 74, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a resident for the past three years. A lifelong Rock Springs and Winton resident, Matson died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Oct. 16, 1930, in Winton, the son of Raino J. and L. Enid Stark Matson. Matson attended schools in Rock Springs and Reliance and graduated from the Reliance High School with the class of 1948. He also attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City for two years. He married Janet Gilstrap and they later divorced. He was employed as an accountant and bookkeeper at Mountain Fuel Supply and McCalsiter Tek Company and he retired in 1985. His interests were woodworking and fishing. He loved to work with his hands. Survivors include three sons, Stephen J. Matson and wife Kathleen of Vernal, Utah, David T. Matson and wife Debra of Gilbert, Ariz., and Robert E. Matson of Midvale, Utah; one sister, Carol Matson Klenck of Oakland, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 2006 HELEN MARIE DeGRAW LABARGE—Memorial services for Helen Marie DeGraw were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at the LaBarge Church of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Tyrell Jones officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Viola Cemetery. Mrs. DeGraw, 82, died at her home in LaBarge Jan. 2, 2006. She was born April 13, 1923 in Encampment, the daughter of Olaf and Marie (Falmer) Iverson. She married Robert Allen DeBraw July 15, 1956. He preceded her in death June 20, 2005. DeGraw enjoyed crocheting, reading, camping, cooking and being around her family. She also enjoyed spending time at the LaBarge Senior Citizens Center. She is survived by two sons, Ken and wife Sherry DeGraw of Green River and Val Ryan DeGraw of LaBarge; a daughter, Christina Marie of Kemmerer; eight grandchildren, Jesse Robinson, Kim Robinson, Shalane DeGraw, Jason McCall, Rebecca Sterner, Trell DeGraw, Eric DeGraw and Cory DeGraw; one brother, Ivan and wife Marge Iverson of Salt Lake City; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and one brother, Melvin. --- Green River Star, Jan 11, 2006 Michael McFadden Michael Fieldon McFadden, 66, of Rock Springs, died Jan. 6 of a sudden illness shortly after his arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born Feb. 2, 1939, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Fieldon B. and Mary Eliza McDurmon McFadden. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1957. He married the former Marlene Elizabeth Noble in 1958. He was the co owner/ operator of the F.B. McFadden Wholesale Company. His interests included spending time with his family, spending time at his log home in Pinedale, spending time in his workshop and working with his hands. Survivors include his wife; two sons, David Michael McFadden and wife Margaret and Paul Aaron McFadden, all of Rock Springs; three brothers John McFadden, “AB” McFadden and Pat McFadden and wife Reka, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Yvonne McFadden Ungren and husband Alex of Rohnert Park, Calif. and Alice McFadden Cristanelli of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, several cousins, nephews, nieces and his beloved dog, Jake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law Alex and Dorothy Noble; one grandson, Joeseph Patrick Mayek; two sisters-in-law, Lucille McFadden and Wilmot McFadden and one brother-in-law, Alex D. Noble. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs, the Rev. Harvey Joyner officiating. Graveside services and entombment will be at a later date at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory will be made to the Rock Springs Humane Society or to a charity of your choice. --- Green River Star, Jan 11, 2006 Zella Angeli Zella Rena Angeli, 83, of Rock Springs, died Jan. 3 following a brief illness at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past four days. She was born Feb. 6, 1922, in Superior, the daughter of the late Joe and Albina Franch Angeli. She attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1940. She also graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1945 with a bachelors degree in secondary education. She was employed as a teacher in Pavilion, Torrington, Huntley, Saratoga, Colorado and Rawlins. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Michaels, Trentino Club, C.C.W. and Sweetwater County Employees Retirement for School Teachers. Her interests included reading, yard work, classical music and art work. Survivors include one brother, Rudy Angeli of Roseburg, Ore.; one sister, Mary Angeli of Rock Springs; cousin Frank Angeli of Rock Springs, and several cousins in Italy; one niece; one great-niece, and one great-nephew. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs, Father Carl Beavers officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family suggests donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jan 11, 2006 George Doak George Doak, 82, of Rock Springs died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Evanston Regional Hospital in Evanston, Wyoming after a sudden illness. George was born October 22, 1923 in Rock Springs, Wyoming the son of John David and Mary Harris Doak. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1941. He was a US Navy veteran during WWII having serving in the Pacific and Japan. He played baseball for the US Navy. On April 27, 1947 he married Kathyrn Marie Nicksich in Rock Springs. He had been employed at Reliance and Winton Mines. He worked as an electrician for Trekell Electric untill his retirement. He was a member of the Catholic Church. His interests included baseball, bowling, hunting, fishing, camping, and golfing. He played baseball and basketball and coached little league baseball for several years. Survivors include his wife, Kathyrn Doak of Rock Springs; sister, Beverly Mae Doak of Texas City, Texas; brother-in-law, George Nicksich of Rock Springs; sister-in-laws, Rose Doak of Rock Springs, and Ann Ferraro of Arvada, Colorado; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Doak, son David G Doak who died Jan 23, 1986, and three brothers, James Harry Doak, Lester George Doak, Jack David Doak. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2006 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Rev. Killian Muli will officiate. A holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Internment with Military honors by the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 will take place in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John D. Doak, Jon “K.C.” Doak, Chris Doak, Mike Doak, Robert Doak, and Donald Ferraro. Honorary pallbearers are Veronica Doak Johnson, Becky Doak Tugman, Toni Doak Van Valkenburg, Richard Ferraro, and Jimmy Stanton. Family will be receiving friends at the home of John and Sharry Doak, 1656 Walnut, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 2006 Patricia J. McLean Patricia J. McLean, 66, died at St. Marks Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, of pneumonia and respiratory failure. She was born in Rock Springs on Feb. 20, 1939, to Murdock M. and Beatrice (Lorenzon) McLean. She grew up in Superior. Her family moved to Rock Springs in 1955 and she graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1957. She received her education in radiologic technology at Salt Lake General Hospital School of Medi-cine, receiving her registration in 1959. She later went on to become registered in nuclear medicine and mammography. Ms. McLean worked for Dr. Donald Bailey before joining the staff at St. Marks Hospital in the early 1960s. During her years there, she was department head of nuclear medicine, assistant director of radiology and director of education of the St. Marks School of Radiologic Technology where her students always graduated having test scores in the upper 90 percent nationwide. In 1990, she left St. Marks to join the staff at Holy Cross Hospital to take the position of director of breast care services at the Womens Center. She held that position for eight years, then returned to St. Marks Hospital in 1998 to work in the Womens Center in mammography, retiring in 2004. During her professional career, Ms. McLean belonged to the Utah Society of Radiologic Technolo-gists, holding many positions, including two terms as president and chairman of the board. She also belonged to the American Society of Radiologic Technolo-gists and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. She represented the state of Utah to the Northwest Conference of Radiologic Technologists, serving a four-year term as their president. Recently, she served as chairman of the Utah State Pro-fessional Licensing Board, a position appointed by the governor. Ms. McLean was known as a highly educated professional and educator throughout the United States and the western part of Canada. Among her favorite activities were camping along the Hoback River in Wyoming, spending time with her family and visiting Wendover. She is survived by her sister, Teresa M. and husband Robert Ramsey of Hooper, Utah; a half sister, Sharon M. and husband Charles Anderson of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; her aunt, Alice Balog of Pinedale; uncles, Ray and Rondo Lorenzon of Rock Springs and Rudy Pivik of Rock Springs; a niece, Michelle and husband Richard Pilarcyzk of Hooper, Utah; nephew, Mark and wife Kim Ramsey of West Haven, Utah; and many other cousins, great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. A parish rosary will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Carl Beavers will officiate. Interment will be at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. There will be a Mass and a rosary also conducted on Thurs-day and Friday, Jan. 13 and 14, 2006 in Salt Lake City. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Jan 15, 2006 Joe C. Vigil GREEN RIVER-Memorial mass for Green River resident Joe C. Vigil, 90, was celebrated Jan. 14, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River by Fr. Tom Sheridan. Cremation took place in Vase White Mountain Crematory. He died Jan. 11, 2006 at his home, after several years of ill health. Born Oct. 21, 1915, in San Pablo, Colo., he was the son of Josefita (Cordova) and Feliberto Vigil; was educated in San Pablo and San Luis, Colo.; and graduated from Mercy High School in 1933. On Dec. 17, 1938, he married Ida LaCombe in San Luis. They recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. He was a farmer for many years, then was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years until his retirement in 1985. A member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way, he enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting and camping, traveling, and gardening. Survivors include his wife and son, Tom Vigil of Green River; three daughters, Betty Myrick and her husband of Kingman, Ariz., and Marie Colestock and her husband and Debbie Thaler of Green River; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Charlie Vigil; and two sisters, Mary Sanchez and Frances Archuleta. The family would appreciate memorials to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St., Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 2006 Frank Tominc Frank Anton Tominc, 82, of Rock Springs, died Jan. 19 at Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. He was born June 1, 1923, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank and Frances Rozic Tominc. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1940. He married Virginia M. Roeseler in Cheyenne in 1949. He worked for D D Convertors as an outside operations superintendent for 39 years until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a technical sergeant. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Golden Age and the SNPJ, Lodge 10. He was also a candidate for the county commission. He enjoyed wood finishing, gardening, polka dancing, hunting, fishing and spending time at his summer home with his family. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Frank Arthur Tominc of Rock Springs, and Greg Tominc of Green River; one brother, Stanley Tominc of Rock Springs; two sisters, Sophie Tidstrom of Longmont, Colo., and Betty Yakse of Rock Springs; one grandchild, Chelsie Tominc and her mother Karen of Green River; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A mass of Christian burial was conducted Monday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Father Carl Beavers officiating. Cremation followed and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date. The family requests donations be made in his memory to Hospice of Sweetwater Company, 809 Thompson, Rock Springs, or the Holy Spirit Catholic School, P.O. Box 7038, Rock Springs, 82902. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 2006 Paul Rudolph Paul Anton Rudolph, 65, of Bull Head City, Nev., died Jan. 20 in Laughlin, Nev., following a sudden illness. He was born June 7, 1940, in Rock Springs, the son of Tony and Albina Rudolph. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School in 1958. He then joined the army. He was employed at Westvaco as a miner for many years where he retired and moved to Las Vegas and Laughlin where he worked for the past 25 years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and A.F.U. Western Stars Lodge. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mary Amizich of Rock Springs, and Angela Gantt of New York; two grandsons, one great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in law, Antoinette and Bill Presho; brother-in-law Martin Amizich, and nephew Mark Presho. Funeral services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 2006 FRANK ANTON TOMINC A mass of Christian burial was conducted for Frank Anton Tominc at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2006 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Carl Beavers conducted the services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation followed. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Tominc, 82, of Rock Springs, died Jan. 19, 2006, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. Tominc, a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, died following a lengthy illness. He was born June 1, 1923, in Rock Springs, the son of Frank and Frances Rozic Tominc Tominc. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1940. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a technical sergeant. He married Virginia M. Roeseler in Cheyenne on June 25, 1949. He worked for DD Converters as an outside operations superintendent for 39 years until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Golden Age and the SNPJ Lodge No. 10 and was a county commissioner candidate. He enjoyed wood-finishing, gardening, polka-dancing, hunting, fishing, and spending time at his summer home with his family. Survivors include his wife, Virignia; two sons, Frank Arthur Tominc of Rock Springs and Greg Tominc of Green River; one brother, Stanley Tominc of Rock Springs; two sisters, Sophia Tidstrom of Longmont, Colo., and Betty Yakse of Rock Springs; one grandchild, Chelsie Tominc and her mother Karen of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 2006 JUNE DARLENE (VICKREY) CLARK CHICO, Calif.—Funeral services for June Darlene (Vickrey) Clark were conducted at the Oroville Funeral Home in Oroville, Calif., on Jan. 23, 2006. Interment was at the LaBarge Viola Cemetery on LaBarge Creek. Graveside dedication services were Jan. 26, 2006, with a memorial service following at the LaBarge Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel at 1 p.m. Mrs. Clark, 66, died Jan. 18, 2006 at Enloe Hospital in Chico, Calif., from complications of a heart attack. She was born June 9, 1939 at Opal, the daughter and youngest child of George Walter and Florence Haddenham Vickrey. Her early life was spent in the LaBarge and Big Piney area. She moved to Oroville, Calif., with her husband shortly after they married to raise a family. She had a great passion for her faith in God. Her other interests included cooking, sewing, her beautiful paintings and mothering all who knew and loved her. She loved traveling to North Dakota and Wyoming to visit her granddaughters and her family. She was a 4-H leader when her children were young and continued as a leader while her grandson was in 4-H. She took great pride in her sewing and loved to teach other children to sew. She had a large extended family in Butte County, Calif., and was called mom by many. For 45 years she worked as a mother and homemaker for her children and family including her extended family. She also grew olives on her ranch for 39 years and worked as a seamstress at Express Cleaners for seven years. She is survived by her children, Julie Reyes of Oroville, Calif., Roger and wife Terri Clark of Fernley, Nev., Kim and husband Tony Nunez of Paradise, Calif., and Leslie and husband Mike Ramsbacher of Helena, Mont.; her extended family, Jon and Molly Hirshfeld of Minot, N.D. and Emilio and Jan Reyes of Oroville; grandchildren, Cole Reyes of Oroville, Calif., Ashley, Allison and Jacob Hirshfeld of Minot, N.D., and Corey and Jacob Nunez of Paradise, Calif.; one great-grandchild, Cadyn Hirshfeld of Minot, N.D.; her husband of 29 years, Dave L. Clark of Oroville, Calif.; her brother, Clarence Vickrey and wife Mary of LaBarge; sisters, Ella Bahem and Mary White of Rock Springs; sister-in-law, Marilyn and husband Leonard Vickrey of Yuma, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Florence Vickrey; a brother, Leonard Vickery; nephews, Ernest Bahem, Larry Vickrey and Roy Milburn; and a niece, Iris (Vickrey) Porenta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 2006 WILLIAM REX MASTERS CEDAR CITY, Utah—Funeral services for William Rex Masters took place Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006 at 1 p.m. in the Escalante Stake Center. Interment was in the Manila, Utah Cemetery on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 at 1 p.m. Masters, 95, of Escalante, Utah, died Jan. 21, 2006 in Cedar City, Utah. He was born Nov. 12, 1910 in Central City, Ky., to Ora Eldridge and Eliza Jane Slaten Masters. When he was 16, he moved to Linwood, Utah with his mother and stepfather, Albert Thompson. He graduated from Manila High School in 1933. Masters married Susie Anson on March 28, 1933. She preceded him in death on May 7, 1964. They had three children. Masters married Ray Reid on Jan. 21, 1965, and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple June 10, 1966. They had 41 years together. He was a heavy equipment operator most of his life and retired from Daggett County, Utah, as supervisor of roads. He enjoyed farming and cars. After retiring, he moved to Escalante, Utah, and enjoyed woodworking and sharing his creations with family and friends. Other interests included gardening and his yard. He also loved sport, especially basketball. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila and husband George Palmer and Linda and Tom Taliaferro; two stepsons, Vernon Hale Reid and wife Janice and Larry D. and wife Lorna Hale; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Susie; parents; son, James Ross Masters; and grandson, Thomas Seddon Taliaferro. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 2006 RICHARD PISTONO A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Richard Pistono at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006 at the church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pistono, 61, of Green River, died at his home Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. A longtime resident of Green River, Pistono had been in ill health for the past two and a half years. He was born on Jan. 31, 1944 in Kemmerer, the son of Milo and Mary Kantor Pistono. Pistono attended schools in Green River and was a Green River High School graduate with the class of 1962. He also attended the Weber State College in Ogden, Utah, and obtained his bachelor’s degree in accounting. He married Judy Travis in Green River on Sept. 3, 1966. Pistono was employed as a maintenance mechanic at OCI for 36 years when ill health force his retirement in February 2004. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 2350. His interests included spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, camping and working in his yard. Survivors include his wife, Judy Pistono of Green River; three sons, Troy Pistono and wife Danea of Green River, Paul Pistono and wife Lana of chino Hills, Calif., and Craig Pistono of Scottsdale, Ariz.; one brother, Robert Pistono and wife Sandy of Cheyenne; his mother-in-law, Maxine Travis of Green River; four grandchildren, Ellie Pistono, Brandon Hutchinson, April Campos and husband Nathan of Green River, and Tiffany Guzman and husband Levi of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Nathan Campos and Ethan Guzman; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milo and Mary Pistono; his grandparents; and his father-in-law, James Travis Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 2006 ROD A. SELLERS Funeral services for Rod A. Sellers were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006 at the Farson High School. Interment took place in the Eden Valley Cemetery, Farson. Sellers, 35, of Eden died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006 of an accidental death at his home. He was born Sept. 8, 1970 in Rock Springs, the son of Eugene Elden and Amy Lou White Sellers. He attended schools in Farson and graduated from Farson-Eden High School with the class of 1988. Sellers married Brandy Jill Lewis on Dec. 8, 1990 in the Farson LDS Church. He owned and operated a farm in Eden and was an EMT for the Eden-Farson area. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was serving as a counselor in the Farson Branch Presidency. His interests included music, camping, farming and most of all, hunting and fishing wife and two sons in the wilds of Wyoming. Survivors include his wife, Brandy Jill Sellers of Eden; two sons, Shad Roden Sellers, 5, and Tallon Roderic Sellers, 3, both of Eden; parents, Eugene and Amy Sellers of Eden; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arnie Lewis and Gerri of Rock Springs; five brothers, Dal Eugene Sellers and wife Cathy of Gunnison, Utah, Elde Scott Sellers and wife Caitlin of Salt Lake City, Lony Dee Sellers and wife Lesa of Woodruff, Fane Robert Sellers and wife Rose of Cheyenne, and Kaly Don Sellers and wife Traci of Thayne; and one sister, Linda Lou Simonson and husband Adrian of Casper. He was preceded in death by one brother, Zeno Roy Sellers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 2006 KENNETH CHARLES KEMPTON CLINTON, Utah—Funeral services for Kenneth Charles “KC” Kempton were conducted in Green River at the Green River First Ward Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 at noon. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Kempton, 69, died at his home on Jan. 24, 2006, after a battle with cancer. Kempton was born Nov. 26, 1936 in Ogden, Utah to Clarence and Sylvia Potter Kempton. He grew up on his parent’s ranch in Clearcreek, Utah, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed music, guitar playing and singing. He attended grade school in Clearcreek, Utah, high school in Malta, Idaho and completed his senior year in Ontario, Ore. Kempton began working at Highland Dairy then became a master mechanic working at Fram Filters in Layton, Utah. He retired from General Chemical in Green River in 1988. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married the former Elaine Eliskovich on July 3, 1971. During that time they had adopted each other’s children and together had a son, Shane. On Sept. 10, 1988 Kempton married Janeen “Jan” Potts in Ogden, Utah where they lived until they moved to Lake Havasu City, Ariz., in 1995. They moved to Clinton, Utah in 2004. Kempton is survived by his wife, Jan of Clinton; two sons, Gary and wife Doris Kempton of Superior and Shane and wife Jody Kempton of Green River; four daughters, Marcia Bingham, Tammy and husband Jerry Fennell, Brenda Barney, and Shelly and husband Jeb Burnett, all of Green River; stepdaughters, Raquel and husband Kelly Hurst of Ogden and Krishna and husband Branden Quinney of Clinton, Utah; one sister, Evelyn and husband Dean Barrett of Bountiful, Utah; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Rick Kempton; one brother; one sister; and grandson, Gary Blake Kempton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 2006 NOLA MEADOWS Funeral services for Nola Meadows were conducted at noon on Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, at the Green River Church of Christ in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Meadows, 90, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past week. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Superior and Alabama, Mrs. Meadows died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Nov. 2, 1915 in Hackleburg, Ala., the daughter of James Walker and Martha Mell Cagle Head. Mrs. Meadows attended schools in Alabama and obtained her GED and LPN both after turning 50 years old. She married Everett Meadows in Jasper, Ala., on July 14, 1940. He preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1976, in Green River. Mrs. Meadows was employed by the Wyoming State Hospital as an LPN for 13 years and retired in 1971. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Green River. Her interests included spending time with her family, gardening, sewing and cooking. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Kraft of Green River; two grandchildren, Veldon Kraft and wife Wendy of Green River and Cindy Austin and husband Jeremy of Rock Springs; and four great-grandchildren, Colton and Calisha Kraft, both of Green River and Dalton Austin and Kyndall Austin, both of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one brother; one sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Don Bartholow; and son-in-law, Melvin Kraft. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 2006 ELMA J. WALKER Funeral services for Elma J. Walker were conducted at noon on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at the LDS First and Third Ward Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery in Manila, Utah. Mrs. Walker, 84, of 221 Jensen St., Green River, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Washam, Mrs. Walker died following a brief illness. She was born on July 9, 1920 in Washam, the daughter of Frank and Mable McCarty Adamson. Mrs. Walker attended schools in Washam. She married Owen D. Walker in Manila, Utah on Dec. 20, 1936. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2003. Mrs. Walker was a self-employed rancher in Washam and when the Walkers moved to Green River, she worked at the Desmond Motel. Her interests were quilting and crocheting. She loved to read, but most important was her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include four sons, Dwain O. Walker and wife Mary of Puyallup, Wash., Lynn O. Walker of Roy, Utah, Dale G. Walker and wife Sharon of Dumfries, Va., and Howard F. Walker and wife Joy of Green River; two daughters, Lela J. King and Ellen Smith and husband Gary A., all of Green River; 13 grandchildren, Darell Walker and wife Stephanie, Dianne Walker, Patricia Wadey and husband Sean, David Walker and wife Marti, Sherman Walker, Robert Walker and wife Meghan, Karen Leathers and husband Chris, Matthew King and wife Susan, Dennis King and wife Dana, Sara Smith, Katie Coudrain and husband Kenneth, Jennifer Messer and husband James, and Amanda Garrison and husband Bill; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Drell O. Walker; one sister, Elva Adamson Daughtery; two half-brothers, George Despain and John Despain; one half-sister, Flora Cook; daughter-in-law, Kathie Walker and son-in-law, Mike King. --- Fox Funeral Home, Feb 6, 2006 Blanch Flor Blanch Lavon Salmon West Flor, 98, former Rock Springs resident died Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Paradise Place in Scottsdale, Arizona where she had been a resident the past several years. She was born April 13, 1907, in Coalville, Utah, the 10th of 11 children, born to Sarah Ann (Wilson) and Franklin Dewey Salmon. She attended schools in Coalville and graduated from North Summit High School in Coalville with the class of 1924. She worked as a telephone operator until her marriage to Owen W. West on April 4, 1928 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They lived in Hoytsville and Price, Utah and later resided in Rock Springs, Wyoming. After 32 years their marriage ended in divorce in 1960. In 1963, she married Robert J. Flor, Sr. in Rock Springs, Wyoming. They resided in Rock Springs for many years then moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1993 where she led water exercise classes until the age of 93. Mr. Flor preceded her in death in 2003 after 40 years of marriage. She was member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, teaching Primary, Sunday School and Mutual classes, and was the Ward Chorister for several years. She organized and conducted a singing mothers group and twice held the position of Relief Society President. She also served as a Visiting Teacher for 44 years. She was a member of the Rock Springs Woman’s Club and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Her interests included homemaking, cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, quilting and family. She made more than 100 handmade quilts and afghans for family and friends. She sent Christmas and birthday cards to all in her family every year until her passing. Survivors include her children Larry O. West and wife Carole of Rock Springs; C. Keith West of Scottsdale, Arizona, Marjene West of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Barbara West Sandstrom of Wheatridge, Colorado; stepson Robert J. Flor Jr. and wife Ira of Rock Springs; 17 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, four great-great grand children, 2 step-grandchildren, and 3 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 7 sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2006, at the White Mountain LDS Church, 3306 White Mountain Boulevard in Rock Springs. Friends and family may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, and Friday one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will follow in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 9, 2006 Carl Frandsen Carl Frandsen, 81, of Rock Springs, died Feb. 6 after having been in ill health for the past two years. He was born May 27, 1924, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Chris and Anna Petersen Frandsen. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School in 1941. He married Mary A. Evers in Green River in 1950 and she preceded him in death in 1995. He was employed as a craftsman for A.T. and T for many years. His interests included gardening, woodworking and spending time with his family. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Billie Frandsen, and one daughter, Karen Frandsen, all of Rock Springs; and three grandsons Chris, Travis and Carl Frandsen also of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Private family services are scheduled. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 2006 CARL FRANDSEN Carl Frandsen, 81, of 712 Chestnut St., Rock Springs, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Frandsen had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born on May 27, 1924, in Rock Springs, the sons of Chris and Anna Petersen Frandsen. He attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School in 1941. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Frandsen married Mary A. Evers in Green River on Nov. 23, 1950. She preceded him in death on Jan. 25, 1995. Frandsen was employed as a craftsman for AT&T for many years. His interests included gardening, woodworking and spending time with his family. Survivors include one son, Chris Frandsen and wife Billie of Rock Springs; one daughter, Karen Fransen of Rock Springs; and three grandsons, Chris Frandsen, Travis Frandsen and Carl Frandsen, all of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Private family services will take place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 2006 SENAIDA D. MARTINEZ A mass of Christian burial for Senaida D. Martinez was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2006 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Clifford Stevens officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 at the church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemeter in Green River. Mrs. Martinez, 93, of 255 E. Third S., Green River, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006 in Ogden, Utah. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Martinez died following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 30, 1912, the daughter of Fernando and Manuelita Garcia Duran. Mrs. Martinez attended schools in Arroyo Seco, N.M. She married Joe N. Martinez in Arroyo Seco, on Jan. 7, 1933. He preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1958. Mrs. Martinez was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She is survived by six sons, Willie Martinez of Green River, Bill Martinez of Burbank, Calif., Reno G. Martinez of Green River, Floyd Martinez of Green River, Mick Martinez of Bountiful, Utah and Ernie Martinez of Ogden, Utah; one daughter, Bessie Rodriguez and husband Homer of Ogden, Utah; one sister, Caroline Rendon of Olathe, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Press Duran; and one sister, Sue Hoffman. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Feb 14, 2006 Donna M. Doran ROCK SPRINGS - The funeral for Columbus, Neb., resident Donna M. Doran, 57, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the United Pentecostal Church of Rock Springs by Brother Sermon. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to service-time at the church. She died Feb. 9, 2006, at her daughter's home in Platte Center, Neb. Born March 21, 1948, in Booneville, Mo., she was the daughter of Mable Adaleen (York) and Don Carlos Minor; was raised and educated in Lexington, Mo.; and graduated from Lexington High School in 1966. She married Billy Joe Doran in Rock Springs. While living in Rock Springs, she joined the Pentecostal Church and became a "vibrant member." She made peanut brittle and suckers and wrote poetry for the church. In the 1980s, she worked at Kimberly Manor and in the cafeteria of Desert View Elementary School; and, also, helped take care of disabled people in their homes. She moved to Nebraska and was employed at Columbus Hospital; at D&L for a few years; and, finally, at Becton-Dickinson for the last eight years. Her interests included playing bingo and spending time with her friends. Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Mary Beardslee of Roundup, Mo., Kimberly Feik of Platte Center and Carrie Iwan of Columbus; three grandsons; three granddaughters; two brothers, Keith Minor of Richland, Mo., and Dennis Minor of Lexington; two sisters, Linda Ritchie and her husband of Richland and Nancy Lyons of Monroe City, Mo.; her mother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; three nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her father-in-law, and a grandson. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 2006 Ann Remitz The funeral for Sacramento, Calif., resident Ann J. Remitz, 90, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs by Fr. Clifford Stevens. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Visitation will be Friday afternoon until time of service. She died Feb. 9, 2006, at Asbury Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sacramento. Born Nov. 18, 1915, in Oakley, she was the daughter of Ben Bazzanella and Maria Felicetti; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1933. A long-time resident of Sacramento, she was employed for 25 years with the Department of Motor Vehicle Division before her retirement. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, Neighbors of Woodcraft, California State Employees Assoc., and Provident Lodge No. 609. On Feb. 19, 2001, she was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for assisting "America's sick, disabled, and aging veterans, and their families." Survivors include her nephew, Albert Bazzanella Jr., and his wife of Rock Springs; two nieces, Jean Blazovich and her husband of Rock Springs and Evelyn Mecca of Kemmerer; and several grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank Remitz, in 1985; a sister, Ruby Georgis; and two brothers, Albert Bazzanella Sr. and Louie Bazzanella. --- Feb 15, 2006 Vaeda Priscilla Graham, 56, of Rock Springs died Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at her home after a lengthy illness. Priscilla was born May 3, 1949 in McKinnon, Wyoming the daughter of Ruel and Veda Meeks Triplett. She attended schools in McKinnon, Wyoming and Green River, Wyoming and graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1967. She attended Western Wyoming Community College and graduated in 1969 as a Salutatorian. On February 19, 1970 she married Blaine Graham in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as the Relief Society President, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Young Women's President, and Primary President. Her interests were gardening, painting, genealogy, crafts, and family. Survivors include her husband Blaine Graham of Rock Springs, five sons, Michael Graham of Rock Springs, Jason Graham and wife Brita of Bozeman, Montana, Robert Graham of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Ryan Graham and wife Sarah of Laramie, Wyoming, and Justin Graham of Green River, Wyoming; two daughters, Stephanie Cozzens and husband Samuel of Rock Springs, and Shayla Graham of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Triplett and wife Joan of Mountain View, Utah, and Mark Triplett of McKinnon, Wyoming; four sisters, Marie Wilkinson and husband Steve of McKinnon, Wyoming, Linnea Olson and husband Jim of Salt Lake City, Utah, Christy Brodersen and husband John of Williston, North Dakota; Iris Killinger of Green River, Wyoming; eight grandchildren; forty-eight cousins; nineteen nieces; and twenty-eight nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Ruel Triplett and brother Basil Triplett. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2006 at White Mountain LDS Church, 3306 White Mountain Blvd, Rock Springs. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2006 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and one hour prior to the services at the church. Bishop Blaine Johnson officiating. Interment will take place at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 17, 2006 Mary Elizabeth Malo Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Mary Elizabeth Malo, 95, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and on Monday morning at the funeral home. She died Feb. 11, 2006, in Tucson, Ariz., surrounded by her family. Born Aug. 30, 1910, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of Mary (Gleason) and John Forndran, Rock Springs' long-time fire chief. She was raised and educated in Rock Springs and Seattle. After high school, she studied in Rock Springs to become a nurse. On Oct. 9, 1933, she married William Malo. He preceded her in death in November 1975, after 42 years of marriage. She was an assistant activities director at Sage View Care Center for many years; and, occasionally, "helped drive her father to fires during his old age." Her interests included crocheting blankets and cooking for her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lynn and Neil Nebeker of Kearny, Ariz.; three grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and a great-grandson. --- Green River Star, Feb 22, 2006 Eugene T. Lane, Sr. Eugene T. Lane, Sr., 85, of Rock Springs, died Feb. 14 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 17, 1920, in Hanna, the son of the late John T. and Margaret A. Corrigan Lane. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1938. He married Cassie W. Harrigan in 1938 in Green River and she preceded him in death in 1997. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the United Mine Workers and was employed by the Reliance and Stansbury Mines for 10 years. He was a heavy equipment operator for Sweetwater County Road and Bridge for 37 years until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and his interests included spending time with his family and he was an avid Bronco and Jazz fan. Survivors include three sons; Jerry H. Lane of Donnelly, Idaho, Jack T. Lane and Gene Lane, Jr., both of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one niece. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn and Margaret, and one brother, Charles Lane. Funeral services were Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment were in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family suggests donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 2006 CARSON “R.C.” GIBSON Funeral services for Carson “R.C.” Gibson were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 at the New Hope Baptist Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Harold O. Fields conducted the services. Interment was at 10 a.m. Thursday morning in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Gibson, 58, of 429 M St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of St. Louis, Mo. He was born on Jan. 18, 1948 in Sandusky, Ill., the son of L.B. and Annie Mae Murray Gibson. Gibson attended schools in Missouri and graduated from Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, Mo., in 1971. He was on the dean’s honor roll for all four years. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Gibson enjoyed reading, writing, walking, camping, cooking and he was an avid sports fan. Survivors include eight brothers, Milford Gibson and wife Mary of St. Louis, Wilbert Gibson of St. Louis, Lonnie Gibson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ray Gibson and wife Tillie of St. Louis, Maurice Gibson and wife Robyn of St. Louis, Angelo Gibson of Rock Springs, Amos Gibson and wife Kim of Rock Springs and Michael Gibson and wife Chantel of Phoenix, Ariz.; five sisters, Pearl Vaughn and husband Frank of St. Louis, Geraldine Gibson of Rock Island, Ill., Rose Jackson of Casper, Rachel Gibson of Casper and Joann Dorsey and husband Frank of Rock Springs; one uncle, Jessie Reed of Rock Springs; one aunt, Viola Settale of Battle Creek, Mich.; several cousins, nephews and nieces; and one foster son, David Goodwin of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. and Annie Mae Murray Gibson; one sister, Eddie Mae Staten; and grandmother, Pearl Reed. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 2006 Thelma M. Armstrong THAYER, Mo.--Thelma M. Armstrong, 84, of 524 Fifth Ave. W., Rock Springs, died at the home of her daughter in Thayer, Mo. A resident of Thayer for the past five years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Armstrong died following a brief illness. She was born on June 27, 1921 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Charles A. and Amelia Prestopitz Teters. Mrs. Armstrong attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Fred Hochart and they later divorced. She later married Archie Hay Armstrong in Rock Springs on Oct. 17, 1950. He preceded her in death on May 9, 1998 in Thayer. Mrs. Armstrong was a member of Royal Neighbors and Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include two daughters, Amelia McTee and husband Ron of Ogden, Utah and Vickie Bingham of Thayer; three sisters, Hazel Overy, Claris Nellen and Amelia Hmenia and husband John, all of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law, Steve Radosevich of Browns Park, Utah; one sister-in-law, Betty Teters of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Archie, Jim, Chuck, Renee, Eric, Sherry and Christine; 22 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sisters, Arlie Radosevich, Dorothy Moon and Rose Logan; three brothers, Val Teters, Bob Teters and Jack Teters; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and one son-in-law, Marion Warren Bingham. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Larry Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call the chapel Monday from 10 a.m. until time of services. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 1, 2006 LaRayne (Rasmussen) Shedden ROCK SPRINGS - The funeral for Rock Springs resident LaRayne (Rasmussen) Shedden, 61, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 3, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs by the Rev. Richard Kalber. Interment will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 2; and Friday morning until service-time. She died Feb. 28, 2006, surrounded by her family; and had been in ill health since November 2005. Born July 22, 1944, in Bicknell, Utah, she was the daughter of LaRue (Fordham) and Nad Rasmussen; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Wayne County High School in 1962. She was a former resident of Loa, Utah, and had lived in Rock Springs since 1977. On June 10, 1988, she married Larry Shedden in Rock Springs. He preceded in death on May 26, 1999. She was an auditor at the Holiday Inn for seven years. Her interests included spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren; and crafting. Survivors include her mother of Loa; two sons, William Kerbs of Rock Springs and Donald Keith Jacobsen Jr. and his fiancee of Kearns, Utah; two daughters and their husbands, Jill Devine of Rock Springs and Charolette Plew of Taylorsville, Utah; brother, Jay Nad Rasmussen of Escondido, Calif.; two sisters, Nadine Brown Taylor of Loa and Shirley Taylor of Taylorsville; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, a nephew, and a son-in-law. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 3, 2006 Helen Thea Irons A memorial graveside service for Rock Springs resident Helen Thea Irons, 91, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Springs. Cremation will have taken place in Vase White Mountain Crematory in Rock Springs. She died March 1, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, after several years of ill health. Born Aug. 26, 1914, in Santaquin, Utah, she was the daughter of Lula (Christiansen) and William Olof Peterson; and was raised and educated there. On Oct. 1, 1937, she married George Adams Irons in Provo, Utah. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1997, after 60 years of marriage. Her interests included spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid crocheter. Survivors include her daughter, Colleen Gale, and her husband of Rock Springs; two brothers, Spencer Peterson of Detroit and Willis Peterson of Bountiful, Utah; sister, Donna Christensen of Santaquin; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 2006 ELEANOR LEE RIPLEY EQUIVEL NORTH PLATTE, Neb.—Eleanor Lee Ripley Equivel, 70, of Rock Springs, died Feb. 17, 2006 at Linden Court Nursing Home in North Platte, Neb., after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 14, 1936 at Aladdin to Herrick and Clara (Stokke) Ripley. She attended country school near the Ripley Ranch and high school in Sundance, graduating in 1954. She worked in Rapid City, S.D. for many years. In 1978, she married Teofilo “Chofe” Esquivel in Rock Springs. She is survived by two daughters, Jody Ripley and David Blevins of Stapleton, Neb., and Judy Ripley Staman of Mitchell, Neb.; brother, Cyrus Claire and wife Maxine Ripley of Aladdin; sister, Madeline and husband Ruby Wyndillier of Paso Robles, Calif.; sister-in-law, Gloria Ripley of Spearfish, S.D.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two nieces and two nephews. A memorial services will be at St. James Lutheran Church in Belle Fourche, S.D., at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Jody Blevins, Box 241, Stapleton, NE 69163, Claire Ripley, 453 State Hwy 11, or to www.adamsswanson.com. --- Fox Funeral Home, Mar 8, 2006 Jim Demas James Demas, 66, of Rock Springs died Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at his home after a short illness. Jim was born November 14, 1939 in Rock Springs the son of James and Arlene Clark Demas. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1957. He married Jeannie L. McIntyre on November 28, 1987 in Rock Springs. He was a veteran having served in the US Army. After his military service, he worked as a diesel mechanic. Jim was then employed as Deputy Sheriff of Sweetwater County until his retirement on December 31, 1998. He then owned and operated Geni Enterprises. He was a lifetime member of the Wyoming Peace Officer Association. His interests included his wife, family, his Harley, and many friends. Survivors include his wife Jeannie Demas of Rock Springs; mother Arlene Demas Pecolar of Provo, Utah; three daughters Kris Egan of Colstrip, Montana, Andrea Demas of Forsyth, Montana, and Juli Michel of Rock Springs; one sister, Lucille Demas Doak of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Kami Egan of Billings, Montana, Marny Egan of California, Andy Finstad, Taral Finstad both of Billings, Montana, Lindy, Jessica, and Samantha Michel all of Rock Springs; five great-grandchildren, Kya, Bailey, and Ashtynn Peterson all of Montana, Malea Egan of California; uncle Gene Clark of Rock Springs; numerous cousins; four nephews, Jim Doak and wife Christina of Sandy, Utah, Mike Doak and wife Charlotte of Rock Springs, K.C. Doak and wife Trudy of Green River, and Chris Doak and companion Candi of Rock Springs; and four great nieces. He was preceded in death by his father James Demas, nephew Mark “Joseph” Doak, and a brother-in-law, John R. Doak. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the White Mountain LDS Church, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2006 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and one hour prior to the services at the church. Art Shassetz officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2006 Shirley Ann Van Gilder Shirley Ann Van Gilder, 67, of 217 Van Buren St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at the Avalon Valley Rehabilitation Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years and former resident of Sumner, Ill., Mrs. Van Gilder died following a battle with cancer since February 2005. She was born on Aug. 29, 1938, in Bridgeport, Ill., the daughter of John Wesley Moore Jr. and Gladys (Inyart) Moore. Mrs. Van Gilder attended school in Sumner and was a graduate of the high school with the class of 1956. She married James Van Gilder on June 29, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Sumner. She enjoyed cooking, sewing for kids, reading, NASCAR racing and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, James; her mother, Gladys Kimmel of Sumner; two daughters, Regina Lanning and husband Stan of Perryton, Texas and Teresa McCaslin and husband Rick of Big Piney; one brother, Larry Brock of Carmi, Ill.; four grandchildren, Chris Lanning and wife Kathy, Matt Lanning, Deidre Denison and husband Chris and Chandra McCaslin; and one great-grandson, Isaac Lanning. She was preceded in death by her father, John; and one brother, Jerry Brock. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Phil Meadows will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the chapel Monday one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 2006 GARY WAYNE BRASHIER Graveside services with military honors and interment for Gary Wayne Brashier were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006, at Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Brashier, 47, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, March 2, 2006 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born June 1, 1958 in Ada, Okla., the son of Espen Nathan and Mona Sue Bell Brashier. He attended schools in Wickenburg, Ariz., and graduated from Wickenburg High School with the class of 1976. He also attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. On Jan. 29, 1982, he married Tammy Lynn Bell in Superior. They were later divorced. He married Rae Dell Welty on June 30, 1989 in Green River. Survivors include his wife of 17 ye3ars, Rae Dell Brashier of Rock Springs; parents, Espen and Mona of Sasakwa, Okla.; three sons, Dwayne Espen Brashier, Edward Samuel Brashier and William Ray Brashier, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Patricia Renee Olson and husband Ryan of Rock Springs; two brothers, Robert Espen Brashier and wife Deborah of Gena, Okla., and Larry Dean Brashier and wife Deborah of Sasakwa; one sister, Darla Sue Redmond and husband Claudius of Happy Land, Okla.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nathan and Nevada Brashier and Lando and Iva Bell. --- Green River Star, Mar 15, 2006 Nellie Klemenc Nellie Klemenc, 93, of Rock Springs, died March 5 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past two years. She was born Nov. 27, 1912, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John L. and Catherine Hale Forshaw. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School in 1932. She married Henry Klemenc in Stockton, Calif. in 1943. She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and was employed by J.C. Penneys as a sales clerk for 42 years, retiring in 1960.She also worked in Episcopal Thrift Shop for 10 years. Survivors include her niece Judy VonRembow and husband Jack of Rock Springs; great-nephew Jim VonRenbow and wife Stephany of Rock Springs; great-niece Joan Parks and husband Arthur of Rock Springs; and two great-great nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers Jim, Frank, Leonard and Harold. Cremation will take place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. --- A mass of Christian burial for Frances Pearl Toly Reuter, 82, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, March 15, 2006, at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's section of the Rock Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive family and friends at the home of Paul and Joanne Reuter, 1295 Juniper Dr., in Rock Springs. She died March 9, 2006, at Sage View Care Center, where she had been a patient for the last six months. She was born July 14, 1923, in Reliance, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Cukale Toly. She attended schools in Reliance and graduated from Reliance High School with the class of 1941. She also attended the University of Wyoming. She married Paul Robert Reuter on May 6, 1943, in Rock Springs. They were married for more than 50 years until his death in 1995. She worked for the Union Pacific Mine Office in Reliance; Zanetti Bus Lines and St. Cyril and Methodius Church and raised two children. She was a member of Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Catholic Golden Age and the New Homerettes Homemakers Club. She enjoyed knitting afghans for her family and friends. Survivors include one son, Paul Reuter and his wife of Rock Springs; one daughter, Judi Angelovich and her husband of Star Valley; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews; special friends and caregivers Brittany Niland, Caremn Lakey, Angie Blossom and Bridgette Hamilton and all the nurses and aides at Sage View Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Bill Toly. --- Green River Star, Mar 15, 2006 Mary Maxine Faye Taucher Mary Maxine Faye Taucher, 84, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past two days. She was born May 19, 1921, in Powell, the daughter of Raymond Parkin and Alma Nelson Parkin.She attended schools throughout Wyoming and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1939. She married John Taucher in 1941 in Rock Springs and he preceded her in death in 1989. She was employed at Mountain Bell Telephone Company as a telephone operator and also worked at the Park Hotel as a desk clerk. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and Saint Monica's Sodality. Her interests were spending time with her family and playing pinocle. Survivors include two sons, Paul Taucher and wife Susan of Laramie, and Nelson Taucher of Afton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Michaela and Jack Kaumo and Pamela and Carl Anderson; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. A parish rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at the church. Interment will be in Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel tomorrow until 4 p.m. and at the church from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Friday morning at the church one hour prior to services. The family suggests that donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School, P.0. Box 6038, Rock Springs or the charity of your choice. --- Green River Star, Mar 15, 2006 Mary G. Bertagnolli Mary G. Bertagnolli, 84, of Rock Springs, died March 11 at her home following a sudden illness. She was born on Nov. 28, 1921, in Bern, Switzerland, the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Valandro Guariz. She attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1938. She later attended the University of Wyoming. She married David G. Bertagnolli in 1939 in Superior and he preceded her in death in 1995. She worked as a clerk for Dyes Office Supply, designer for Rose Flower and Gifts and a Diet and Nutrition Teacher for Weight Watchers. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Council of Catholic Women, Apostles of Goodwill, Saint Patrick Circle, Homemaker's Club and was a Girl Scout leader for 17 years. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Richard Robertson of Rock Springs, and Pamela and Bob Stuvek of Anchorage, Alaska; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother, Joe Guariz. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Friday afternoon and evening until 6:30 p.m. and again Saturday until time of funeral services. The family respectfully suggests donations in her memory be made to American Heart Association, c/o David Stradley, 345 Trail Drive, Green River, or Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Center 538 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 2006 ROBERT NELSE MALONEK Memorial services for Robert Nelse Malonek were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Malonek, 81, of 785 Wilkes Drive, Green River, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Arizona and California, Malonek died following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 17, 1924 in Green River, the son of William and Mary Winn Malonek. Malonek attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1942. He later attended the University of Wyoming and the University of Illinois. He married Jacqueline Anne Abbott in Phoenix, Ariz., on April 3, 1958. Malonek was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II as an M.P. He was employed by U.S. Pipe, American Standard and Maricopa County, Ariz., and was a human resource personal manager. Malonek was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners and Fraternal Order of Eagles. His interests included collecting stamps, model trains, plates and Olympic pins. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Anne Malonek of Green River; two sons, Greg Hurd of San Antonio, Texas and Todd Malonek of Green River; one daughter Jennie Malonek of Alhambra, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Julia Hurd and James Hurd. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary; and one sister, Julia. Malonek’s wishes were to donate his body to science. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 2006 COURTNEY KAY SALYER Funeral services for Courtney Kay Salyer were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006, at the Assembly of God Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Courtney Kay Salyer, three-year-old daughter of James and Kimberly Rose Salyer, 315 Virginia Circle, Green River, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, at the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she had been a patient for the past three weeks. A resident of Green River for the past 11 months, she died from a chronic lung disease due to premature birth. She was born on May 12, 2002, in Rawlins. On May 2, 2005, she became a part of the Salyer family. She loved music, reading, books and her sisters. Survivors include her parents, James and Kimberly Rose Salyer of Green River; three sisters, Katie, Amanda and Mattie Salyer of Green River; her maternal and paternal grandparents; her birth parents, Derrick Garcia and Shana Long; 16 cousins; and many aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 2006 ANNE EDITH ZANCANELLA HENSEN LOS ANGELES—Burial of cremains of Anne Edith Zancanella Hensen were in the St. Joseph Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Graveside services are pending. Mrs. Hensen, 87, died Feb. 28, 2006, at Garden Crest Convalescent Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif., where she had lived for the past several years. She was born Sept. 30, 1918, in Rock Springs to Maximiliano and Giuditta (Fedrizzi) Zancanella. Her father died in a coal mining accident in Rock Springs when she was 4 years old. Her mother later married Dominic Cristelli. She attended elementary school at Spring Canyon Grade School in Springs Canyon, Utah and Helper Center School in Helper, Utah. She graduated from Carbon High School in Price, Utah in 1937. She attended Woodbury College in Los Angeles. She was employed as a dress designer and modeled jewelry and clothing before becoming an owner of an apartment complex in Los Angeles. She and Clare Griffith were married in 1941 in Los Angeles. Their marriage ended in divorce. She later married Ben Hensen who preceded her in death in 1970. She loved and cared for many cats and they were always a part of her home. Survivors include her sister, Mary Cristelli Rynio; nieces, Robin Rynio Rossetti, Wendie Rynio West and Pepper Rynio Brandt, all of Rock Springs, Carla Zancanella Hoagland, Paula Zancanella Leonard of Bend, Ore. and Julie Zancanella Lyon of Lovelock, Neb.; nephews, Michael Zancanella of Laramie, Dan Zancanella and John Zancanella of Rock Springs; 10 grand-nieces; 10 grand-nephews; five great-grand-nephews; four great-grand-nieces; and many cats. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Dominic Cristelli; husband; brother, Leno Zancanella; sister-in-law, Ingrid Zancanella; brother-in-law, Ray Rynio; and grand-niece, Erika Zancanella Shiflar. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 22, 2006 Elinor Marie King Funeral services for Elinor Marie King, 82, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 24, 2006, at White Mountain LDS Church in Rock Springs. Interment will take place in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Fox Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church. She died March 17, 2006, in Niwot, Colo., at her daughter's residence after a short illness. She was born May 11, 1923, in Thermopolis, the daughter of William and Doris Viola Dennis Smith. She was raised in Gebo and moved to Rock Springs in 1939. She attended Reliance High School and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. On June 15, 1942, she married Edward C. King in Rock Springs. She had been employed by the selective service and also by Maverick Country Store in the early 1970s. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed crocheting, playing the piano and organ for church, teaching piano lessons and being involved in the community. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Robert King of McLean, Va., Dennis King of Centennial, Colo., and Jim King of Rock Springs; one daughter, Karen Paul and her husband of Niwot, Colo.; one brother-in-law and one sister, Billie Ann Foulger and her husband of Salt Lake City; 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1999 after 48 years of marriage and her sister, Gladys. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 2006 CHARLES B. “CHARLIE” JACKSON A memorial mass was celebrated for Charles B. “Charlie” Jackson at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan conducted the services. Jackson, 77, of 551 Schultz St., Green River, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River since 1985 and former resident of Denver, Colo., Jackson died following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 15, 1928 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of Edwin and Martina Jackson. Jackson attended schools in Hawaii, California and Denver. He served with the U.S. Army Air Force as a cartographer. He married the former Marylee Ford on July 29, 1972. He was employed by the Denver Police Department as a policeman for 29 years and retired in 1983. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His interests included spending time at the horse and dog track and bowling. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Marylee Jackson of Green River; three sons, James Jackson and wife Fiona of Nashville, Tenn., William Jackson and wife Marilyn of Santa Maria, Calif., and Bob Jackson of Pueblo, Colo.; two daughters, Ranae Nash of Green River and Laura Jaquess of Golden, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Martina. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 2006 ALLAN LEE KIERNAN A memorial service for Allan Lee Kiernan was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cornell Nate conducted the services. Kiernan, 75, of 1334 Carbon St., Rock Springs, died Monday, March 20, 2006, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Kiernan died following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 21, 1930 in Green River, the son of Leonard and Amelia Carey Kiernan. Kiernan attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. He obtained his BA from Utah State University and his MA from the University of Wyoming. He studied for a doctorate degree at the University of California at Berkeley, Calif. He married Eunice Fay Merrell in Green River on March 23, 1957. Kiernan was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by School District No. 1 as a teacher and science department chairman. He retired in 1988. His interests included spending time with his family, teaching, boating, arrowhead hunting, woodworking, repairing things and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Fay Merrell Kiernan of Rock Springs; one son, Dale Edward Kiernan of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Leigh Ann Kiernan of Tucson and Cherie Kiernan of Cheyenne; four grandchildren, Tyler Doak and Erin Doak, both of Cheyenne and Nicholas and Ross Fergerson, both of Tucson; and one nephew, Allen Kiernan of Green River. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Amelia. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 2006 ROSENALDO “JOE ROSS” VIGIL A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Rosenaldo “Joe Ross” Vigil at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A parish rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery. Vigil, 84, of 370 E. Second N., Green River, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at his home. A resident of Green River for the past 59 years, Vigil died follwoign a brief illness. He was born on Aug. 30, 1921 in San Antonio, Colo., the son of Tranquilino Vigil and Isabel Lopez. He attended schools in Alamosa, Colo. He married Bernice L. Gutierrez in Green River on Oct. 25, 1948. Vigil was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He was employed by FMC as a miner for 38 years and retired in 1985. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and United Steel Workers of America. His interests included spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Vigil of Green River; one son, Jerry Vigil of LaHabra, Calif.; three daughters, Esther Birch and husband Don of Daniel, Marian Iwasaki and husband Glenn and Juanita Allen, all of Salt Lake City; four sisters, Camille Brothers of Columbus, Ga., Delia Vasquez and husband Joe of Green River, Rosanne Muniz of Rock Springs and Bernice Ortega and husband Aron of Green River; eight grandchildren, Raquel Austin and husband Jedd, Ryan Birch and wife Becky, Gabriel Vigil and wife Kristen, Nathaniel Vigil, Erin Umbriaco and husband Jake, Dawn Birch, Jennifer Zaccardi and husband Richie and Joshua Allen; five great-grandchildren, Sydney Austin, Kaden Birch, Cy Austin, Ethan Birch and Sean Vigil, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tranquilino and Isabel; daughter, Lorraine Ann Vigil; and sister, Margaret Gonzales. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 28, 2006 Rena Reay Stowe Funeral Services for Rena Reay Stowe, 26, were conducted March 27, 2006 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. She died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Evanston. She was born Nov. 30, 1979 in Evanston, the daughter of Robert F. and Avis J. Briem Reay. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She also attended Casper College to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. She married Eric Stowe and was employed as a checker at Walmart for two months. She enjoyed the outdoors, animals and spending time with her daughter. Survivors include her husband, Eric Stowe; her parents, one daughter, Martina Layne Stowe of Rock Springs; one brother, Jesse L. Reay and his companion of Glenrock; paternal grandmother Oralynn Reay of Salt Lake City and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Charles A. Reay and Glenda Chrans and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Erma Briem. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 28, 2006 Louise A. Tarris CHEYENNE Louise A. Tarris, 95, of Cheyenne, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at the Life Care Center of Cheyenne. Mrs. Tarris was born on Sept. 24, 1910, in Rock Springs. She married Stephen A. Tarris on July 23, 1930, in Rock Springs. Survivors include one son, Steve A. Tarris and wife Carolyn of Cheyenne; four grandchildren, Michael A. Tarris and Shira A. Michael of Cheyenne, Christopher M. Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn. and Curtis W. Johnson of Chicago, Ill.; and seven great-grandchildren, Dylan Tarris, Matthew Tarris, Nolan Rap and Nathalia Rap, all of Cheyenne, Asher Johnson of Minneapolis, Rachael Johnson and Rebecca Johnson of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen A. Tarris; and three brothers, Stanley Kamenski, Joseph Kamenski and Michael Kamenski. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2006, at the St. Josephs Catholic Church in Cheyenne. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in the St. Josephs Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Mar 29, 2006 Lawrence Carl Reichenberg Lawrence Carl Reichenberg, 78, of Green River, died March 25 at his home. He was born June 10, 1927, in Aurther, Neb., the son of the late Carl A. and Etta Kruger Reichenberg. He was raised in the Sand Hills of Nebraska. He was valedictorian of the class of 1945 and received three scholarships. He attended college in Ottowa, Kan. until hardships prevailed. He served in the armed forces during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1957 with a ready reserve status. His interests were oil painting, music, and writing. He copyrighted one in book, “ particular Jesus is the Door to Life,” which touched many lives. He is survived by his wife, Marie Cameos Reichenberg of Green River; two sons, Joseph and David Reichenberg; one grandson, Joey; step granddaughter Natasha Marie; two brothers, John and Kenneth; and a sister, Margaret Malmgren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one niece, Karen, and one nephew, Cam. Military graveside services were conducted Tuesday at the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 30, 2006 Alex J. "Gabby" Garbrecht A Mass of Christian Burial for Alex J. "Gabby" Garbrecht, 82, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, March 30, 2006 at Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel this morning until service time. He died March 26, 2006 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after an illness of about five years. He was born on May 11, 1923 in Marshfield, Wis., the son of the late Alex and Esther Blaettler Garbrecht. He attended schools in Marshfield, Wis., and graduated in 1942. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He married Verlee Boschetto on May 30, 1953 at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. He was employed at Mountain Bell Telephone for 25 years as a cable splicer. He later worked for many years in construction. He also owned and operated the Pla-Mor Bowl until 1983. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, listening to polka music, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs, one daughter, Nancy Garbrecht of Sheridan, three grandchildren, Kennilyn Burnaugh, Robby Burnaugh and Katherine Burnaugh, all of Sheridan; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenny Garbrecht, who died on May 28, 1980; his parents, one brother, Kenny and one sister, Delores. The family respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Saint Joseph's Children's Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington, 82240-1117. --- MURRAY, Utah - Funeral services for Raymond R. Sellers, 90, will be held at 3 p.m. today, March 30, 2006, at Murray 15th Ward, 5500 S. 700 W., Murray. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment is at noon on Friday, March 31, 2006 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. He died March 24, 2006 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born Dec. 22, 1915, in Milan, Tenn., to James Alvin and Maude Yates Sellers. He married Helen Marie Harris on Aug. 8, 1948 in Rock Springs. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He was an active member of the LDS Church. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family very much. Survivors include his sons, Raymond E., Buddy L., and Robert L. Sellers; daughters, Betty R. Gearin, Dorothy F. McAllister, Ruth Ann Sellers and Vickey R. Sellers; one brother, six sisters, 14 grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife in January 1996, one infant son, seven sisters and six brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 31, 2006 WILLIAM R. ZELENKA William R. Zelenka, 77, of 1109 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Reliance, Zelenka died following a year and three month battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 18, 1928, in Reliance, the son of Frank Zelenka and Edna Sellers Zelenka. Zelenka attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1946. He married Doris M. Hearn in Rock Springs in 1953. Zelenka was employed by General Chemical for 18 1/2 years and retired Nov. 1, 1986 as a plant operator. He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America, International Order of Odd Fellows and Young-at-Heart Senior Citizen Center. His interests included spending time with his family and grandchildren, camping, photography, music and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Doris M. Zelenka of Rock Springs; one son, Richard L. Zelenka and wife Elizabeth Nichols of Livermore, Calif.; one daughter, Janie F. Curtis and husband L.J. of Rock Springs; two brothers, Roy Zelenka of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., and Robert Zelenka and wife Lena of Rock Springs; one sister, Marjorie Zanetti and husband Mike of Rock Springs; sisters-in-law, Marge Love of Casper and Margery Zelenka of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Kenny Curtis of Rock Springs, David Zelenka of Livermore, Calif., Margaret Oliver of Bellingham, Wash. and Catherine Oliver of Berlin, Germany; and several cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, James, Les and Ralph. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs Monday afternoon and evening until 7 p.m. and again Tuesday at the church one hour prior to services. --- Laramie Boomerang, Mar 31, 2006 Jason Charles Reher Jason Charles Reher, 38, who grew up in Laramie and resided in Green River, Wyoming, died March 27, 2006, of injuries received in a work-related accident. Jason is the son of Charles A. Reher and Sandra (Van Klaveren) Reher of Laramie. Jason graduated from Laramie High School in 1986, and received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1993. He was employed as a Railroad Car Repair Crew Supervisor and Railroad Yard Switchman for companies involved with the mining industry in the Rock Springs area. At the same time, he also traveled extensively as the Regional Service Technician for Dell Computers. For quite a few years before moving to Green River, he was the Computer Systems Manager for the Sheraton Hotel and Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his Grandfathers, Virgil V. Reher and William Van Klaveren, and Grandmother, Patricia (Heaton) Diegel. He is survived by his mother and father, Charles and Sandra, his sister, Arienna and her husband, Brian Culnan, and their children -- niece, Brienna and nephew, Alex of Laramie, and also by Grandmother, Elsie Van Klaveren of Hayden, Idaho, his fiancée, Diana Schaffer and her children, Erin and Thomas, from Green River, along with many other relatives and friends. He loved exploring the outdoors whether on archaeological projects with his father or traveling with his mother and sister all over the United States or visiting relatives in England. He was a great skier in downhill and cross country. During his stint on the Laramie High School cross country team he was one of the better skiers in the state, including winning in 1986 the prestigious Wyoming Governor's Cup Race. On that particular day, he was the best skier in Wyoming. In the winter while working in Steamboat Springs, he was on his downhill skis almost every day. He was an avid golfer, was on dart teams, liked mountain biking, and was professional-level bowler. He had a bowling average well above 200, had perfect 300 games, and often was part of the top league team in town. He was always very interested in history and "old-time things", having grown up playing with his trucks on dirt piles at buffalo jumps, old cavalry forts, prehistoric fortresses, and the like, and eventually was employed as an archaeological field technician. He was a good flint knapper, making replicas of ancient chipped-stone tools. But at the same time, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and, yes, the Beatles, were his thing. He was a computer expert -- repair and maintenance, programming, software, installing the cabling for a new network, teaching computer use to beginners -- he could do it all. He was for his whole life an avid reader of the best in science fiction. Jason was a dedicated fisherman, starting as a young lad at the beaver ponds around Laramie then building an ice fishing house with his dad and using that a lot, and he later moved on to lakes, reservoirs and streams throughout the region. His family remembered the many nights when he brought home trout for dinner. He loved to go to places he had never been, hiking around and exploring a new territory. His friends remember that he was never one to follow a marked trail and said he must have had an "internal compass." Many of the pictures in family albums show him out in the mountains or plains somewhere, fishing in a canyon deep in the Bighorns, climbing a pine tree in the Sunlight Basin wilderness up by Cody, playing in a stream in the Pecos Wilderness in New Mexico, clambering over a boulder pile in the Laramie Range, sitting on a hillside in the Black Hills, wandering through the sagebrush up in the Powder River Basin, sliding down a sand dune out in the Green River Basin. Jason never had an unkind word to say about anyone. He would light up a room with his presence, his stories, and his great laugh. The youngest children, especially, just naturally sensed his good nature and they would just walk over and sit down and start talking with him as soon as they saw him. He had a love for animals, especially his cats, Milton and Buscha. We will miss him greatly. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 1, 2006 Leo Milton Stewart Funeral services for Leo Milton Stewart 72, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Green River United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Holland conducting the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River, and on Monday at the church one hour prior to services. He died March 28, 2006 at the L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born Oct. 22, 1933, in Rock Springs, the son of Harry Freckleton Stewart and Mamie Brawley Stewart. He attended school in Rock Springs. He married Louise Bozner on June 12, 1951 and they had six loving children. They later divorced. He moved to Lake Lotawana, Mo., in 1975, where he met and married Velma Mitchener on Nov. 1, 1980. He sold real estate there for 25 years at Lotawana Realty Company. He also owned Leo's Gas and Hardware. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad and he owned Adam's R.V. in Green River at the time of his death. While living in Wyoming, he was a member of Fraternal Order of the Eagles and Junior Old Timers. His interests later included traveling and having fun living life. Survivors include his wife, Velma Stewart of Green River; four sons, Daniel Milton Stewart, Douglas Leo Stewart, Craig Stephen Stewart and Patrick McGlenn Stewart, all of Green River; two daughters, Tootsie Hargrove and her husband and Tammy Louise Nielsen, all of Casper; four stepdaughters, Janet Mitchener and Martha Williams and her husband, all of Lee's Summit, Mo., Laurah Wheeler and her husband of Pleasant Hill, Mo., Mary Bertram and her husband of Homewood, Ala.; one brother, Buzz Stewart of Kanab, Utah; one sister, Colleen Rauzi of Rock Springs; 29 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Mamie Rose Stewart, Sharon Stewart and Patricia Willis and two grandchildren. Anyone wishing to send flowers may do so. If you prefer, you may make donations to Green River United Methodist Church, 410 Upland Way, Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 2006 CECILIA WROTKOWSKI A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Cecilia Wrotkowski at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Geren River. A parish rosary was recited at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Wrotkowski, 77, of 256 Hoover St., Green River, died Wednesday, March 28, 2006 at her home. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Germany, Mrs. Wrotkowski had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on July 7, 1929 in Germany, the daughter of Michael and Kathryn Winkerl Turek. Mrs. Wrotkowski attended schools in Germany. She married Bogdan Wrotkowski on May 15, 1948 in Germany. Mrs. Wrotkowski was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends and playing bingo. Survivors include her husband, Bogdan Wrotkowski of Green River; two daughters, Irene Bymers and husband Rich of Seattle, Wash., and Katy William sand husband Ronnie of Green River; two granddaughters, Natalie Lucero and Nicol Jacobson, both of Green River; two great-grandsons, Kaede Jacobson and Keaton Jacobson, both of Green River; one niece, Ute Jones; and two great-nephews, Joseph Hershberger and Daniel Hershberger. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 2, 2006 Manuelita Bernal A mass of Christian burial for Manuelita Bernal, 92, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. A parish rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Monday, at the church. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 4 until 6 p.m., and on Tuesday morning one hour prior to services. She died March 30, 2006, at her home. A long-time Green River, Wyoming resident, she died following a brief illness. Born Nov. 9, 1913, in La Cebolla, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Demecio and Manuelita Martinez Montoya. She attended schools in New Mexico. She married Beltran Bernal in Cleveland, New Mexico on March 17, 1933 and he preceded her in death in 1990. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her interests included spending time with her family, bingo and traveling. Survivors include three sons, Samuel Bernal of Green River, Leroy Bernal of El Monte, Calif., and Ernie Bernal of Green River; seven daughters, Senaida Baca and husband of Kingman, Ariz., Beatrice Martinez and husband of Azusa, Calif., Elsie Ruelas and husband of Highland Park, Calif., Pauline Roberts and husband of Albuquerque, N.M., Dorothy Bly and husband of Green River, Martha Bernal and husband of Arcadia, Calif., and Teddy Coffin and husband of Minot, N.D.; 30 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, three sisters and one granddaughter. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 2, 2006 George Junior Boling GREEN RIVER - A funeral service for George Junior Boling, 78, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 3, at Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, in Green River. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 7 p.m., today, at the Vase chapel and on Monday one hour prior to services. He died March 30, 2006, at his home. A lifelong resident of Green River, he had been in ill health for the past several years. Born on Aug. 13, 1927, in Alix, Ark., he was the son of George W. Boling and Annie M. Turner Boling. He married the former Carmen DeMarales in Green River, in 1982. He was employed at Solvay Chemicals at the time of his retirement in August of 1992. His interests included spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Carmen Boling; four sons Donald VanMatre Jr., Vern Van Matre, Gino Nabor Sr. all of Green River and Tom Foertsch of Rawlins, Wyoming; three daughters Sandra Foertsch of Rawlins, Suzi Nabor and Barbara Van Matre, both of Green River; two brothers, Lester Boling of Missouri and Tom Boling of Arkansas; two sisters, Anita Basque of Hawaii and Josephine Boling of Arkansas; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons Roger and Ruel, great-grandson Jacob, four sisters Freida, Lillie, Polly and LaVeeda, four brothers Joe, Manual, Anton and Ruel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 2006 JAMES A. ARNOLDI Funeral services for James A. Arnoldi were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2006, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 2350 in Green River. The Masonic Lodge No. 6 AF & AM conducted the services. Cremation followed an inurnment will take place this summer in Kemmerer. Pallbearers were Loy Arnoldi, John Arnoldi, Dan Arnoldi, Harold Walker, Tim Merchant, Tony Carson and Rick Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers were Oscar Stapleton, Kayle Cese, Bob Clevenger, Mark Murphy, Mark Murphy Jr., John John Arnoldi and Mason Arnoldi. Arnoldi, 81, of 910 Trona Drive, Green River, died Monday, April 3, 2006, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for 46 years and former resident of Superior and Kemmerer, Arnoldi died following a brief illness. He was born in Superior, the son of Leopaldo Valentino and Cathryn Virginia Palero Arnoldi. Arnoldi attended school in Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1942. He also attended the University of Wyoming and received a degree in wildlife management. He married the former Rose Mae Jokowski in Kemmerer on Aug. 18, 1952. She preceded him in death in Rock Springs on Nov. 26, 1997. Arnoldi was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received a Bronze Star. After his honorable discharge and graduating from the University of Wyoming, Arnoldi started his career as game warden in Kemmerer. He then was promoted as a Wyoming Game and Fish supervisor and moved to Green River. He retired in 1979 and then began a career with the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office for 10 years. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, spending time at the lake with his family and his dog, Roxy. Survivors include one son, James S. “Tuffy” Arnoldi of Rock Springs; one daughter, Jackie Graham and husband Tommy of Green River; one brother, Loy Arnoldi and wife Katherine “Kitty” of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Kayleen D. Taylor and Glen J. Taylor of California, and Lyndsey R. Graham and Jamie L. Graham of Green River; one niece, Mary Murphy of Salt Lake City, Utah; five nephews, Dan and John Arnoldi of Rock Springs, Leon Arnoldi of Oregon, Paul Arnoldi of California and Robert Vesco of Rock Springs; and his golden retriever, Huntgold Roxy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leopaldo and Cathryn; his wife, Rose; one daughter, Jan K. Taylor in 1990; two sisters, Alma Vesco and Mary Deubner; brother, Leo Arnoldi; one niece, Nadine Vesco; and a cousin, Serafino Zampedri. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 2006 LOIS JEAN CROFTS OGDEN, Utah—A funeral mass for Lois Jean Crofts was conducted Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ogden, Utah. Interment was in Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park in Ogden. Mrs. Crofts, 64, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, following a battle with breast cancer. She was born Feb. 26, 1941 in Wheatland, the daughter of John and Ardath Keele Logan. As a very young child, she moved to Rock Springs where she was raised and educated, graduating from Rock Springs High School. On Sept. 13, 1959, she married Monty Jay Crofts in Rock Springs. They moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where they resided for 15 years. In 1974 they moved to Cheyenne and lived there for 30 years. They lived in Ogden for the past two years. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She worked for the State of Wyoming for over 20 years as an underwriter for workmen’s compensation. She loved to sew, garden, shop and spend time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Monty of Ogden; two daughters, Cindy Jean Hunter and husband Mark Taylor of Riverdale, Utah, and Dana Marie and husband David Neames of Baton Rouge, La.; three grandchildren, Branodn Hunter, Keaton Hunter and Brandon Neames; one great-granddaughter, Alyson Hunter; her mother, Ardath Logan of Rock Springs; brother, John Logan of Maine; and sister, JoAnn Ruggera of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her father, John Logan; and sister, Ruthie Parr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 2006 HARRIET FOX Funeral services for Harriet Fox were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Fox, 99, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died Monday, April 3, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past three and one half years. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Moulton, Iowa, Mrs. Fox died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Jan. 15, 1907, in Neuburn, Iowa, the daughter of Albert D. Riggs and Faye Norris Riggs. Mrs. Fox attended school in Moulton and was a 1925 graduate of the high school. She also graduated from the University of Wyoming with a teaching degree. She married Worth A. Fox in Moulton on June 1, 1925. He preceded her in death in December 1977. Mrs. Fox was a school teacher in Green River for 15 years and retired from School District No. 2 in 1972. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church and Golden Hour Senior Center. Her interests included reading and spending time with her family. Survivors include one son, James Fox and wife Sandra of Grand Junction, Colo.; one daughter, Barbara Maxam and husband Davis of Green River; six grandchildren, Chuck Fox and wife Debbie of Grand Junction, Randy Fox and wife Jana of Green River, Richard Maxam and wife Denis of Little Rock, Ark., Robert Maxam and wife Julie of Pinedale, Pam Arnold and husband Russell of Custer, S.D., and Roseann Clark and husband Jevin of Butte, Mont.; many great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Faye; husband, Worth, one son who died in infancy; one brother and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 2006 JAMES C. HUGHES SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for James C. Hughes were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment were conducted at noon on Thursday, April 6, 2006, at the Kemmerer City Cemetery in Kemmerer. Hughes, 80, of 4500 S. 1300 E., Salt Lake City, Utah, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Silverado Senior Living in Salt Lake City. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Denver, Colo. He was born on Nov. 29, 1925, in Isola, Miss., the son of James Duke Hughes and Nell Carter Hughes. Hughes attended school sin Isola and obtained his associate of arts degree in liberal arts during his military career. He married Cecelia Archuleta in Denver on Oct. 16, 1953. Hughes was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of the Seven-Eleven on Elk Street from 1979 to 1993. His interests included spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing and he was an avid Denver Broncos fan. Survivors include his wife, Cecelia Hughes of Kemmerer; one son, Randy Hughes and wife Bonnie of Rock Springs; two daughters, Cathi Kindt and husband Dick of Sheridan and Christine Gilbert and husband Greg of Kemmerer; two brothers, Robert Hughes of Indianola, Miss., and Jerry Hughes of Memphis, Tenn.; two sisters, Evelyn Evans and Carrie Nell Shepard, both of Georgia; seven grandchildren, Nichole Thompson, Jennifer Gerken, Christopher Hughes, Patrick Olson, Jason Hughes, Jessen Gilbert and Kennadi Gilbert; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nell; one brother, Marion Hughes; and one granddaughter, Annie Hughes. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 2006 ELISA MARIA MENDIVIL Graveside services for Elisa Maria Mendivil were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2006, at Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Mrs. Mendivil, 94, of Green River, died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at her son’s home in Green River. She was born April 14, 1911, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Guadalupe and Natividad Vasquez Gastello. She attended schools and graduated from high school in El Paso. She married Manuel Mendivil on July 1, 1934, in El Paso. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1995. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Her interests included bingo, ceramics and crocheting. Survivors include three sons, Mario Mendivil of Green River, Manuel Mendivil of Green River and Armando Mendivil of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Ana Maria Mendivil of Long Beach, Calif., and Maria del Carmen Mendivil of Lubbock, Texas; and one sister, Soledad Hernandez of El Paso. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Natividad; husbad, Manuel Mendivil; and son, Miguel Mendivil in 1985. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 2006 RICHARD NEIL “DICK” STEINHOUR JACKSON—Services for Richard Neil “Dick” Steinhour were conducted Saturday, April 1, 2006, at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Chapel in Jackson. Steinhour, 75, of Jackson, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 after battling a long illness. He was born Sept. 24, 1930, to William T. and Anne M. Steinhour in Kemmerer. He moved with his parents to Rock Springs in 1934 where he attended grade school and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1949. He was a graduate of the University of Wyoming, where he also attended law school, after having served as a U.S. Navy pilot during the Korean War. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Soon after college, he married Nancy Hall. He was employed in a number of locations in the Rocky Mountain states, Canada and Chicago, Ill., by Amoco Production Company and Amoco Minerals Company, where he achieved the office of vice president, director of North American operations prior to his retirement in 1989. After having raised his family of two sons, he moved back to Wyoming in 1993. Relocating to Jackson, he entered the cattle ranching business with the former Mary Hansen Mead who he married in September 1995. He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoor enthusiast lifestyle in the many locations his career took him. He served as a member of a number of organizations including the University of Wyoming Alumni Association, which he served as president. He was also a member of that organization. He served as a director on the St. John’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and was a life member of the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association. He was a member of the Jackson Breakfast Rotary Club, the Jackson Hole Historical Society—which he served as president—the Geologists Club of Jackson Hole and the American Legion Post 43 of Jackson. He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey of Coral Gables, Fla., and Richard Nelson of Laramie; his daughter-in-law, Amy; grandchildren, Riley, Sarah and Parkman of Coral Gables; his significant friend and partner, Sally Rogers of Jackson; his former wife, Nancy Hall of Littleton, Colo.; his brother Jerry and wife Bonnie Stenhour of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two nieces and two nephews, Jan, Jill, Bill and Dirk Stenhour; his father- and mother-in-law, Cliff and Martha Hansen of Jackson; brother-in-law, Peter Hansen of Oransas Pass, Texas; and Mary’s children, Muffy Ferro of Salt Lake City, Utah, Matt Mead of Cheyenne and Brad Mead of Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anne, and his wife, Mary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 2006 Viva Sorbie Viva Sorbie, 86, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died on Friday, April 7, 2006. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Sorbie had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born on Dec. 11, 1919, in Grant, Idaho, the daughter of Nephi and Clesta Thornock Hansen. Mrs. Sorbie attended school in Grant, Idaho and graduated from Grant High School in 1937. She married William Mercer Sorbie on April 20, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1991. Mrs. Sorbie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included spending time with her family, crocheting, playing cards and games, gardening, and she was an avid bowler until she was 82 years old. Survivors include three daughters, Jan Pandalis of Rock Springs, Kay Hansen and husband Leonard of Green River, and Arlene Kulhavy of Casper; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nephi and Clesta; her husband, William; two brothers; one sister; and two sons-in-law, Andy Pandalis and Warren Kulhavy. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, Wyoming. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, north of Rock Springs. Friends may call at the chapel Monday, April 10, 2006, from 5:30-7 p.m. and again Tuesday at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 12, 2006 William Red Hanking Funeral services for William Edward "Red" Hanking, 91, will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, April 12, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. A lifelong resident of Superior, he died April 8, 2006, at his home following a brief illness. A native of Superior, he was born June 14, 1914, to James Hanking Sr. and Edith Knaggs Hanking. He attended school in Superior, graduating in 1933 from Superior High School. On March 6, 1942, he married Bernice Dolly Carter in Paris, Idaho. She preceded him in death Dec. 10, 1988. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and served in the Battle of the Bulge. He was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Co. as a miner, retiring after 23 years. He served as chairman of Happy Hearts Senior Citizen's Center in Superior and grand marshal of some of the Fourth of July parades in Superior. The 2000 Superior reunion was dedicated to him. He was also the Superior town historian. His interests included fishing, hunting and rock hounding. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include one son, Fred Hanking of Superior; one daughter, Janet Russell of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Hanking Jr. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, Tenn., 38105; the American Cancer Society, 560 Uinta Dr., Suite 3, Green River, Wyo., 82935; or a charity of the donor's choice. Vase Funeral Home is handling arrangements. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 12, 2006 Todd Wayne Brangham Funeral services for Todd Wayne Brangham, 38, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Vase Chapel one hour prior to the services. He died Saturday, April 8, 2006 at his home in Green River after a brief illness. He was born on Aug. 8, 1967 in Deadwood, South Dakota, the son of Tom Joe Brangham and Carol Lynn Fleck Brangham. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River. He was a former resident of Rock Springs and had lived in Green River for the past three years. His interests included fishing, hunting, camping, and riding horses. Survivors include his parents, Tom and Carol Brangham of Green River; one brother, Tommy Craig Brangham and one sister, Casie Lynn Peyton and her husband, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; one brother, Tracy Joe; and two uncles, Fred and Gerald Fleck. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 2006 RODNEY LEON CADDY Funeral services for Rodney Leon Caddy were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006, at the LDS First and Third Ward Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery. Caddy, 39, of 1671 Alabama, Green River, died Saturday, April 1, 2006, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was a longtime resident of Green River. He was born on Feb. 28, 1967 in Brigham City, Utah, the son of Rodger and Glenda Caddy and Mike and Billye Silvester. Caddy attended school in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1985. He was a U.S. Marine veteran. Caddy was employed by Nabor’s Drilling as a pusher. His interests included spending time with his children, building a high boy truck, stock car racing, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his parents, Rodger and Glenda Caddy of Green River and Mike and Billye Silvester of Redding, Calif.; two sons, Colt Levi Caddy and Cade Leon Caddy, both of Green River; two brothers, David Jorgensen of Cheyenne and Jack Curtis Ruiter of Layton, Utah; three sisters, Lisa Marie Vallez of Cheyenne, Paula McQuade of Issaquah, Wash., and Julie Lynn Attenbury of Green River; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents. --- Green River Star, Apr 19, 2006 Adolph Robert "Dutch" Menghini Adolph Robert "Dutch” Menghini, 84, of Rock Springs, died April 13 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Superior, the son of the late Angelo and Frances Floretta Menghini. He attended schools in Superior and graduated from the Superior High School in 1939. He married the former Jacqueline Clark in 1948 in Portland, Ore. He was self employed and was a partner in Western Floor Covering Company in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one sister, Aileen Dow of Salt Lake City; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Shelby. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Renaldo, and two infant sisters. Cremation has taken place and private funeral services have been conducted. --- Green River Star, Apr 19, 2006 Lauren Kay Kelly Lauren Kay Kelly, 61, of Rock Springs died April 11 at her home following a sudden illness. She was born on Jan. 7, 1945, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Lawrence and Edith DeCora. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1963 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She also attended Western Wyoming Community College. She married Howard T. Kelly in Rock Springs Feb. 8, 1964. She was the co-owner and operator of Kelly's Rentals and was the former owner of the Wyoming Club Bar. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Her interests were spending time at their cabin in Cora, spending time with her family and friends especially her grandchildren, reading, cooking, gardening and her investments. Survivors include her mother, Edith DeCora of Rock Springs; her husband, Howard T. Kelly of Rock Springs; two sons, Scott Kelly and Brian Kelly and wife Karin, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Janet Kelly of Rock Springs; one brother, Joe DeCora and wife Jean of Rock Springs; three grandsons; three granddaughters; one great-aunt, one aunt, several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, uncle and aunt Kaiser and Vera Elich; and grandparents Joseph and Katie Decora. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial mass was celebrated Tuesday morning at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers officiated. The family suggests donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, or St. Joseph's Childrens Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington, 82240-1117. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 2006 LILY JUNE CAMPBELL OGDEN, Utah—Funeral services for Lily June Campbell were conducted at the Manila Ward, Manila, Utah, at noon Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Interment followed at the Manila Cemetery. Mrs. Campbell, 80, died after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born April 25, 1925 in Linwood, Utah to Vernon Nelson and Lily Twitchell. She married Gene Campbell on Aug. 22, 1942 in Green River. Their marriage was sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had four children. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed embroidery, decorating and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by three children, Gary Gene and wife Carol Campbell, Bonnie Jo Jordan and husband Edward and Allen Ray and wife Mari Gean Campbell; 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; daughter, Gaylene; and two brothers, Jay and Joe Nelson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 2006 ALICE H. HAWKS Memorial services for Alice H. Hawks were conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Mrs. Hawks, 81, of Rock Springs, died Friday, April 14, 2006, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River after a short illness. She was born Nov. 10, 1924 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Ralph S. and Margaret Lee Harns. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. She married Gary W. Hawks in Rock Springs on Oct. 3, 1946. She was a member of the Christian Science Society. She was also a member of the Chapter L, P.E.O. Sisterhood for 61 years. Her interests included her grandchildren, friends and the history of Rock Springs. Survivors include her husband, Gary W. Hawks of Rock Springs; two sons, Mark L. Hawks and wife Krystal of Rock Springs and Craig D. Hawks of Grand Junction, Colo.; one daughter, Ann Lorraine McKee and husband William E. McKee II of Abbeville, La.; two brothers, William Lee Harns and wife Sylvia of Riverton and James R. Harns and wife Patricia of Sun City West, Ariz.; eight grandchildren, Wesley J. Hawks of Rock Springs, Slade D. Hawks of Magna, Utah, Kyle J. McKee of Abbeville, Rebecca McKee of Rock Springs, Rachel Sitton of Clovis, N.M., and Thomas A. Hawks, Angela Marie Hawks and Kevin Hawks, all of Grand Junction; four great-grandchildren, Jeffrey James Hawks, Rylie Jolene Hawks, Jordan Wesley Hawks and Dreyale Lemaire McKee, and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Margaret; grandparents; one sister, Ann Lee Harns; and several aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Apr 26, 2006 Dorothy M. Roberts Dorothy M. Roberts, 78, of Rock Springs, died Monday at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. She was born on Aug. 10, 1927, in Iuka, Ill., the daughter of the late Boyd and Rella Mulvaney. She attended schools in Iuka and Salem, Ill. and married Leo Dempsey Roberts in Kentucky in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1993. Her interests were crocheting, reading, walking, gardening, spending time with her family and traveling. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Floyd E. and Cindy Roberts of Riverton, Dempsey and Nancy L. Roberts of Riverton, Utah, and Bob and Kathy Roberts of Roosevelt, Utah; one daughter Rita Springer of Rock Springs; four sisters, Shirley Moyer of Decatur, Ill., Viola Ritter of Matton, Ill., Norma Waller and Geneva Becker, both of Salem, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and one brother. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Rev. Bob Roberts will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Friday one hour prior to services. --- Sublette.com, Apr 27, 2006 Victoria B. “Peggy” Butler Victoria B. “Peggy” Butler, 82, of Laramie died April 8, 2006, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1923, in Laramie, the daughter of Arthur and Victoria (Hall) Bolin. Her family moved to Cheyenne and then to Rock Springs, where she graduated from high school in 1941. She married Ben Butler in Rock Springs on June 11, 1944. They moved to Laramie in December 1952. A daughter, Barbara Walker, and her husband, Perry, of Daniel, and a grandson, Ethan Walker, and his wife, Jasmine, of Glendale, Ariz., survive her. Her husband, Ben, her parents and a sister, Betty Purpich, preceded her in death. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will take place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, May 3, 2006 Theodore "Ted" Brown Theodore "Ted” Brown, 72, of Rock Springs, died April 26 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper after a battle with cancer. He was born April 26, 1934, in Rock Springs, the son of the late David and Dolly Brown. He attended school in Rock Springs and married the former Frances Jean Korogi in 1953. He was employed by F.M.C. for 37 years and retired as an environmental technician in 1994. His interests were sports, he was past president of Young American Football League, past president of Tiger Pride Booster Club, he enjoyed playing golf, scratch board art, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one daughter, Christina "Tina” Brown of Niceville, Fla.; one son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Brittany Brown of Hanover, Md.; two granddaughters, one great-granddaughters, two great-grandsons, a sister-in-law, Pauline Brown of Rock Springs, several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Lisa Parana; one brother, Herbert Brown; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Tillie Korogi. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service was conducted at Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The family suggests donations in his memory be made to Faces of Hope Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box 6314, Rock Springs, 82901, or Cowboy's Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, 82901. --- Green River Star, May 3, 2006 Elsie Rose Yardas Dolenc Elsie Rose Yardas Dolenc, 83, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, at the Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 10, 1922, in Superior, the daughter of the late Vinko Yardas and Rose Susanj. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Max Jack Dolenc in Farmington, Utah in 1940. He preceded her in death in 1994. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the Croatian Fraternal Union of America. Survivors include one son, Max R. Dolenc of Las Vegas; one daughter Rosanne Anselmi of Scottsdale, Ariz., three brothers, Jimmy Yardas of Rock Springs,,Charles Yardas and Albert Yardas both of Lander; one sister, Bernice Besso of Sun City West, Ariz., four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren Nicholas Dolenc,Tristen Dolenc, Zander Dolenc, Samantha Laubacher, Stephanie Laubacher, Anthony Laubacher and Lindsay O' Brien. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service was conducted this afternoon at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Father Carl Beavers officiating. Inurnment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, May 3, 2006 Margaret Marie Koech Margaret Marie Koech, 83, of Rock Springs, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after having been in ill health for the past year. She was born on Jan. 5, 1923, in Bridger, Mont, the daughter of the late William and Emma Gebo. She attended school there and in Gebo and Superior. She was a 1941 graduate of the Superior High School. She married Karl Paul Koech in Green River in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1969. She was employed as a hardware specialist at Foster Lumber Company and Ernst Home Center for many years and retired in 1986. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and she was active in the Superior Reunions and the Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Center. She loved family gatherings and picnics, spending time with her grandchildren and attending all of their sporting events, cross stitching and she was an avid reader and loved to dance, especially the polka. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Del McOmie of Lander, Karla and Nick Roich and husband Nick of Rock Springs, and Vicki and John Zadra and husband John of Robertson; two sisters, Gertrude Croney and Dorothy “Billie” Johnson of Hereford, Texas; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; her special companions Daffy and LaKota. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. Friends may call at the chapel, Thursday from 4 until 8 p.m. and again on Friday at the chapel until time of services. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at 2100 Prairie Avenue in Rock Springs. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 7, 2006 Garth Richard Smith Funeral services for Garth Richard Smith, 68, will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at the Green River United Methodist Church, 401 Upland Way, in Green River. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the services. He died May 5, 2006 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah of a year-long illness. He had been a patient there for the past month. He was born Sept. 7, 1937 in Sioux Falls, S.D., the son of Jesse and Alice Ruble Smith. He attended schools in Sioux Falls, graduating from high school in 1955. He later attended Washington University and graduated in 1975 with a degree in Engineering. The U.S. Army veteran was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Rock Springs and a retired mechanical engineer for the FMC Corporation. He had been a long-time resident of Rock Springs, and loved hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his partner, Edna Roy of Rock Springs; his mother, Alice Smith of Sioux Falls, Idaho; three sons, Bradley Smith of Hubbard, Ore., Eric Smith of Cedar Park, Texas, and Kelly Smith of Eagle River, Ark.; daughter, Charmain Jones Buckingham of England; three daughters-in-law; sister, Kathy Thompson of Baton Rouge, La.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 2006 JESS M. LUCAS Funeral services for Jess M. Lucas were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Lucas, 102, of 921 Homestead, Green River, died on Monday, May 1, 2006 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A resident of Green River for the past 15 years and former resident of DeSoto, Kan., and Salt Lake City, Lucas had been in ill health since January. He was born on Dec. 6, 1903, in Colony, Kan., the son of Charles and Elizabeth A. Lucas. Lucas attended school in Colony and graduated in 1928 from Colony High School. He married the former Gladys Crimson on May 20, 1935. She preceded him in death on May 6, 1998. Lucas was employed by Hercules for many years and retired in 1968 as an acid plant supervisor. He was a member of the Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge 36 for more than 50 years. He enjoyed fishing and church. Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Sue Ann Lucas of Green River; three grandchildren, Susan Faye Evans of Golden, Colo., Jerry Mark Lucas of Green River and John David Lucas of Sheridan; eight great-grandchildren, April Goble and husband Jake of Lancaster, Calif., Mark Evans and wife Wendy of Humphrey, Ark., Leah O’Harro of Rock Springs, Michael O’Harro of Hill Air Force Base in Utah, Tera Lucas and Thorn Lucas of Green River, and Cody John Lucas and McKenzie Lynn Lucas, both of Sheridan; two great-great-grandchildren, Aubry Rose Goble and Ezekiel Goble; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth; one daughter, Phyllis Custer; one son, Jerald Lucas; and several brothers and sisters. --- Green River Star, May 17, 2006 Jean Vigil Jean Vigil, 80, of Rock Springs died May 11 at the Sage View Care Center. A long time resident of Rock Springs, Vigil had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Sept. 24, 1925, in Denver, the daughter of the late Ray Cafirez and Elsie Ann Mantz. Vigil attended and graduated from high school in Jetmore, Kan., in 1942. She married Emiliano Vigil in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death in October of 1960. Vigil worked as a waitress for many years. Her interest was her family, gardening, watching stock car racing and caring for her pets. Survivors include one son Donald Vigil and wife Katie of Central Point, Ore.; two daughters Mary Alice Rogers of Worland and Lynda Doan and Leon Doan of Rock Springs; two brothers and two sisters; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; two sons Carl Vigil and a son that died at birth. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Rev. Sue Pierce will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, Tuesday until time of funeral services. --- Green River Star, May 17, 2006 Flora M. Duran Flora M. Duran, 83, of Rock Springs died May 16 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of New Mexico, Duran passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 6, 1922, in Amalia, N.M., the daughter of the late Otoniel and Esaquia Archuleta Martinez. Duran attended schools in New Mexico. She married Celestino Duran in Rock Springs Oct. 5, 1946, and he preceded her in death. Duran worked as a waitress for the Sands Cafe for many years. Her interests included crafts of all kinds, traveling and spending time with her family. Survivors include one son Joe Cordova; one daughter Connie Klien of Idaho; one brother, William Martinez and wife Lois of Rock Springs; one sister Erminia Martinez Romero of San Luis, Colo.; former sister-in-law Stella Martinez of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents; five brothers, Otoniel Martinez Jr., Basilio Martinez, Onesimo Martinez and Silverio Martinez; two sisters, Francis Martinez DeHerrera and Pauline Martinez Sanchez. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. Father Killian Muli will conduct the services. A memorial rosary will be conducted at the church on Thursday at 7 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 20, 2006 JOHN W. KURE JR. THORNTON, Colo.—A mass of Christian burial was conducted for John W. Kure Jr., on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Inurnment took place at the Rock Springs Cemetery. Kure, 84, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at St. Anthony North Hospital in Thornton, Colo., after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A few months ago, he and his wife moved to the Villas at Sunny Acres, 2413 E. 104th Ave. Apt. 1301, Thornton to be near their sons and grandchildren. He was born in Rock Springs and the family moved to Winton, where he attended grade school. He was a graduate of Reliance High School in 1940. After graduation, he worked in the Winton machine shop for the U.P. Coal Company. During World War II, he served in the Pacific theater in the U.S> Navy aboard the U.S.S. Jupiter. He returned from the service and worked in the Winton machine shop until the coal mine closed in 1952. He worked for FMC Corporation in the power plant and maintenance departments for 32 years until his retirement on Jan. 1, 1984. He married Louise Koritnik on Nov. 8, 1947, in Rock Springs at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Albin Gnidovec. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, golfing and bowling. He was active in the Boy Scouts, serving as scoutmaster for Troop 8 and as a hunter safety instructor for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Slovenian Catholic Union where he served as secretary-treasurer for the KSKJ lodge for 23 years. Kure is survived by his wife, Louise; three sons, John and wife Cheryl Kure of Wheat Ridge, Colo., William and wife Cecelia Kure of Peoria, Ariz. and Kenneth and wife Kiana Kure of Mead, Colo.; two grandsons, Daniel and wife Tania Kure of Los Angeles, Calif., and David Kure of Mead; and one granddaughter, Jennie Kure of Mead. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Peter and wife Mary Kure of Cody. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 21, 2006 June Elizabeth "Pat" Cassidy Memorial services for June Elizabeth (Pat) Cassidy, 82, a long-time resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Casper, will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation will take place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. She died Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born June 4, 1923 in Muncie, Ind., the daughter of Heber and Freda Mercer. She attended school in Muncie, Ind. She had been employed as a waitress and was a member of Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Cassidy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 2006 Bette Eugenia Hudak Wonnacott Bette Eugenia Hudak Wonnacott, 85, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died Friday, May 19, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Wonnacott died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Jan. 18, 1921, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John L. and Eva Hudak. Mrs. Wonnacott attended school in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate. She married Bill Wonnacott on June 8, 1939. He preceded her in death Sept. 10, 1977. Her interests included spending time with her family, gardening and animals. Survivors include two sons, Bill Wonnacott and wife Barbara and Paul Wonnacott and wife Sally, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Beverley Keelin and husband Don, Patricia Washam, all of Rock Springs, and Penny Gaskins of Douglas; one brother, John Hudak of Mesa, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, Wendy Koritnik and husband Louis, Kris Washam, Clint Wonnacott, Jeremiah Wonnacott, Desiree Williams and husband Heath, Heather Kesslar and husband Greg, Kanyon Gaskins, Seth Gaskins, Brittany Wonnacott and Nathan Wonnacott; 10 great-grandchildren, Kyle Koritnik, Taylor Koritnik, Zach Koritnik, Alex McCallister, Dakota Wash-am, Hope Giles, Lexie Williams, Abbey Williams, Jayden Kesslar and Nicholas Gaskins; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eva; husband, Bill; sisters, Frances McGee and Adeline Naisbitt; and a grandson, Donald Keelin Jr. The family of Betty Wonnacott will be receiving relatives and friends at 1031 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs. Cremation will take place. Memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Mike Davis will conduct the services. Inurnment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 23, 2006 BLANCHE SUBIC Blanche Subic, 94, of 708 McTee St., Rock Springs, died on Friday, May 19, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past three years. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Subic had been in ill health for the past four years. She was born on Dec. 28, 1911, in Cumberland, the daughter of William and Ruth McLean. Mrs. Subic attended schools in Cumberland. She married Frank Subic on July 16, 1927, in Paris, Idaho. He preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 1980. Mrs. Subic was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and S.N.P.J. Lodge. Her interests included needlework, puzzles, camping and spending time at their cabin in Pinedale. Survivors include two sons, Frank W. Subic and wife Mary Lou of Rock Springs and Robert Subic and wife Marian of Ogden, Utah; five grandchildren, Jackie Kettering and husband Harvey, Frank W. Subic Jr. and wife Debbie, Vickie Bostick and husband Jim, Lisa Cummings and husband Richard and Christy Hatley; 11 great-grandchildren, Jenifer Buller and husband John, Brian Kettering and wife Rhonda, Jacob Kettering, Launy Subic and companion Meghann, Genieva Duncan, Alexis Bostick, Aubrey Bostick, MyKale Finco, Skyler Hatley, Stephanie Hatley and Chance Cummings; and eight great-great-grandchildren, Dallas Buller, Dalton Buller, Andrew Kettering, Lance Kettering, Abigail Kettering, Kaden Duncan, Evan Subic and Elizabeth Boehlke. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one brother, Clem. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon from 6-8 p.m. and again Wednesday until time of services. Pallbearers are Frank W. Subic Jr., Brian Kettering, Jacob Kettering, Launy Subic, Jim Bostick and John Buller. Honorary pallbearers are Jackie Kettering, Vickie Bostick, Lisa Cummings and Christy Hatley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 2006 WILLIAM HAROLD “BUDDY” MAINES JR. Funeral services for William Harold “Buddy” Maines Jr. were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2006, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Maines, 49, of 605 Jefferson St., Green River, died on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River, Maines died following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 9, 1956, in Roswell, N.M., the son of William Harold Maines Sr. and Canellia Ellen Rawson. Maines attended school in Green River. He was employed as a carpenter by Project Response Construction for 10 years. Maines was a member of the Carpenter’s Union. His interests included camping, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his father, William Harold Maines Sr. of Green River; his former wife and friend, Teddy Maines of Green River; one son, Michael Dean Maines and wife Isabel of Green River; one daughter, Kimberly Dion Maines of Lexington, Ky.; three sisters, Marilyn Thomas of Green River, Melanie Blowers and husband John of Arlington, Wash., and Linda Hott and husband Shane of Cheyenne; two grandchildren, Gabriel and Larissa Maines; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carnellia; brother-in-law, Michael Reese Thomas; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Green River Star, May 31, 2006 Donna Mae Hower A memorial service for former Rock Springs resident Donna Mae Hower, 58, will be held at Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 1 p.m. Cremation will take place in Katy, Texas. She died peacefully May 25, 2006 after an 11-month courageous battle against lung cancer in Houston, Texas. She was born Aug. 16, 1947 in Cheyenne, to Donald Clifford Shepard and the late Evelyn Marie Shepard. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. She met her husband of nearly 40 years, Jim Hower in Rock Springs and they married in Elko, Nev., on Aug. 25, 1966. Together they had eight children who they raised in Rock Springs. She enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling, golfing, snowmobiling and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She worked at Rock Springs Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 11 years and then Mail Boxes Etc. for five years before moving to Houston in 2002. There they purchased a new home for retirement. While in Houston she was employed by Liberty Star Mortgage as their receptionist. She is loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of Katy, Texas; their children, Bill Hower and wife of Green River, Bob Hower and Mark Hower, both of Boise, Idaho; Cook Hower and wife of Evanston, Tina MacGrath and husband of Green River, Jamie Hower and her fiancee of Evanston, Patty Smith and husband of Azle, Texas, Tracy Koenig and husband of Keller, Texas; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; father, sister, Jeanne Laughter and husband and brother, Roy Shepard, all of Green River; brother, Sam Shepard and wife of Arkansas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, two brothers, Dennis and Michael, one grandson and granddaughter. --- Green River Star, May 31, 2006 Fok Ngan "Dolly" Ching FokNgan Ching "Dolly”, 87, died May 27 from natural causes. She was born March 26, 1919, in Zhongshan, China. She is survived by her son, Dick Din Lui; four grandchildren, Roy, Maggie, Don and Jessica Lui; and three great grandchildren, all of Colorado, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews throughout the U.S., Canada and China. She was a very successful chef at the New Grand Cafe in Rock Springs. Viewing will be tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. at Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Funeral services will also be at Vase Funeral Home on Friday at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow afterwards at China Garden Restaurant in Green River. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 6, 2006 Irene Iria North Funeral services for Irene Iria North, 91, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at the Vase Funeral Chapel with Rev. Scott Shields conducting the services. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel today from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will receive relatives and friends at 417 "I" Street, Rock Springs. She died June 3, 2006 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a lengthy illness. She was born April 30, 1915 in Frontier, the daughter of John and Albertina Kangas. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate. She married John North in Rock Springs and they later divorced. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and Christian Woman's Club After Five. Survivors include two children, Vivian Brannan and husband of Rock Springs and Gary North of Olney, Md.; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Tauno Kangas and Larry Kangas and a granddaughter. The family suggests memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, 3102 College Lane, Rock Springs, 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 1, 2006 Elsie B. Cottrell Funeral services for Elsie B. Cottrell, 84, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2006 at the Vase Funeral Chapel,Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel this afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again at the chapel Friday until time of funeral services. The family will receive family and friends at the home of Elmer and Susan Dimick, 504 4th Avenue West, Rock Springs. She died May 29, 2006 at her home after being in ill health for the past several years. She was born on April 14, 1922 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Tom and Louisa Elliott Baker. She attended school in Rock Springs. She married Harry Cottrell in Manila, Utah on Sept. 14, 1940 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 2001. She was employed at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County as a nursing assistant for 22 years and retired in 1984. Her interests included spending time with her family, crocheting, and doing arts and crafts. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and V.F.W. Auxiliary. Survivors include one son, Tom Cottrell and wife of Rock Springs; three daughters, Judy Walker and husband and Susan Dimick and husband, all of Rock Springs and Melanie Ellett and husband of Kemmerer; one sister, Rose Uhren of Reliance; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, one grandson and one child in infancy. Memorials in her name may be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Suite D, Rock Springs, 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 2, 2006 Elmer "Tony" A. Morris A Mass of Christian Burial for Elmer "Tony" A. Morris, 62, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, June 2, 2006 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Carl Beavers officiating. Interment will be held at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. He died May 19, 2006, in Lakeside, Calif. He was born Dec. 7, 1943 in Rock Springs, the son of Elmer J. and Josephine Knezovich Morris. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1961. He lived in Rock Springs for another year and then joined the U.S. Navy and served four years as a sharpshooter. At the end of his service with the U.S. Navy, he moved to California, where he was employed with a construction company managing and working on building new homes. He then was employed as an electrician until his retirement. His interests included football and hunting and fishing with his dad. Survivors include his sister, Christine DeLambert and her husband of Vernal, Utah; two nieces, Carolyn Harns of Eden and Irene Mecham of Salt Lake City, Utah; two great-nieces, four great-nephews; several aunts, uncles, and cousins and special friend, Donna Koski of Lakeside, Calif. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 2006 LAYNE HISSEY KREMMLING, Colo.—Funeral services for Layne Hissey were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Hissey, 43, of Kremmling, Colo., died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He was born on June 18, 1962 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Erwin Hissey and Suzanne Manville Hissey. Hissey attended schoolin West Branch, Iowa and was a 1980 graduate of West Branch High School. He was working at S.F. Phosphates Plant as a carpenter at the time of his death. His interests included fishing, playing pool, baseball and wrestling. Survivors include his father, Erwin Hissey of Pinedale; mother, Suzanne L. Hissey of Cheyenne; one daughter, Teresa Hissey of Kremmling; and one brother, Lance Hissey of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lanae Hissey; paternal grandparents, Elmer and Sadie Hissey; and maternal grandparents, Tom and Bessie Manville. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 2006 RICKY FRANCIS MORRISON A memorial graveside service and inurnment for Ricky Francis Morrison was conducted at 9 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2006 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Tony Trujillo conducted the services. Morrison, 55, of 35 E. Third N., Green River, died Sunday, May 28, 2006 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was a lifelong resident of Green River. He was born on April 30, 1951 in Rock Springs, the son of Francis and nancy Morrison. Morrison attended school in Green River. He married Mary Jane Roberson on April 6, 1979. Morrison was employed as a mechanic by General Chemical for the past 32 years until ill health forced his retirement in October 2004. His interests included spending time with his family and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Morrison of Green River; his father, Francis Morrison of Green River; one daughter, Theresa Morrison of Green River; one son, Andrew Morrison of Green River; and two sisters, Barbara Bartelson of Anchorage, Alaska and Heather Jones of Green River. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy; and one brother, Jerry Morrison. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Jun 7, 2006 Marjery J. Zelenka Margery J. Zelenka, 82, Rock Springs, died June 1 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 11, 1923, in Lovilia, Iowa, the daughter of the late Joseph Wesley Survis and Jessie Beel Bougher. She attended schools there and married James Zelenka in 1944 in Reliance. Their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. He preceded her in death in 2000. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in many positions in the relief society, primary, Sunday school and mutual. She and her husband also served a full-time mission in the Oregon Portland Mission. Her interests included bowling, square dancing, reading and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Karen Zelenka of Cheyenne; one daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Ray Overy of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Hubert and Harold and one grandson, Brian Zelenka. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at the L.D.S. Stake Center in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 10, 2006 Emil Miltnovich Jr. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Fox Funeral Home for Emil Mitnovich Jr., 83. Cremation will take place at Fox Crematory. At his request, no services will be held. He died June 7, 2006 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a life time resident of Rock Springs. He was born Feb. 26, 1923 in Dines, the son of Emil Miltnovich Sr. and Ella Vranisich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1941. On May 6, 1978, he married Thelma L. Hand and she preceded him in death on June 13, 2001. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He retired from FMC Soda Ash in 1985 after 32 years of service as an electrician and electrical supervisor. He was a member of the American Legion and a former Rock Springs City Council member. His interests included photography, boom-docking, working on projects and tinkering in his garage, enjoying the outdoors, visiting with neighbors, and spending time with his pet and best friend, Cindy. Survivors include one son, Mike Miltnovich of Homestead, Fla.; three daughters, Judy Ann Hibard of Richville, Wash., Joyce E. Smith of Alaska, and Jeanne Speegle of New Guinea; three stepsons, Richard Compton and Charles Compton, both of Rock Springs, and Terry Lee Compton of Richmond, Mo.; three stepdaughters, Penny Trujillo of Rock Springs, Candy Haffey of Albany, Mo., and Susan Gurnee of Hallowell, Kan.; one sister, Mary Campbell and her husband of Rock Springs; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, Emil and Ella Miltnovich Sr., son, Emil "Max" Miltnovich (killed in the Vietnam war while in the Army) and sister, Ella "Marie" Michel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 10, 2006 FRANK S. GECAN Following cremation, a memorial service for Frank S. Gecan was conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Gecan, 82, of 1330 Lincoln St., Rock Springs, died Friday, June 2, 2006, at his home. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born Sept. 4, 1923, in Red Lodge, Mont., the son of Ferdinand and Gazella Matkovich Gecan. Gecan attended school in Red Lodge, Mont., Melcher, Iowa and Rock Springs. He married the former Jean Ecker on Nov. 7, 1945 in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on April 8, 2004. During World War II, he served as an Army engineer in Germany and France. Gecan was employed at FMC for 36 years and retired as a fire boss in 1984. He also worked for Union Pacific Coal Company as a miner for five years. His interests included swimming, fishing, hunting and riding. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include one daughter, Linda McShane of Vancouver, B.C., Canada; twin sisters, Mary Christiansen of Eden, Utah and Anna Acker of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Erron McShane and wife Jen, Shea McShane and wife Maren of Germany and Brian McShane of Vancouver; and one great-granddaughter, Cierra McShane of Vancouver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Gazella; wife, Jean; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Francis Gecan; and son-in-law, Sean McShane. --- Green River Star, Jun 14, 2006 Jeanette M. Partington Jeanette M. Partington, 95, of Rock Springs passed away on June 11 at Sage View Care Center where she had been a patient for the past two months. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and Reliance, Partington died following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1911, in Dumont, Minn., the daughter of the late Albert and Lydia Zeiher. Partington attended school in Iowa and Reliance. She married James Partington in Vernal, Utah, Oct. 22, 1930, and he preceded her in death in November of 1959. Partington was the co-owner-operator of the Four Bar J Motel for 18 years. She also was a cook at various places in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and Pythian Sisters Lodge. Partington was an active outgoing lady and kept busy crocheting afghans, lacy doilies and many crocheted craft items. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved to go shopping, going to lunch and making frequent trips to Wendover with her daughter. Survivors include one son, James Partington and wife Donna of Carson City, Nev.; one daughter, JoAnn Olah of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Camel Olah, Joette Olah, both of Rock Springs, Jana Mathis of Tukwila, Wash., and Jim Partington of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, one brother and her son-in-law William “Bill” Olah. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Thursday one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 2006 Phyllis Peternell Phyllis Peternell, 101, of 204 Marion St., Rock Springs, died at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Peternell died following a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 4, 1904, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Frank and Marian Perucca Delaurante. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Andrew Peternell in Rock Springs on Nov. 24, 1934. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1981. Mrs. Peternell was employed at J.C. Pennys as a clerk. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include one son, Andy Peternell of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Heather Ander-son and husband Warren of Rock Springs, Andy Peternell of Bountiful, Utah, Cheryl Rooney and husband Chuck of Broken Arrow, Okla. and Lisa Trinka and husband Roger of Glenpool, Okla.; seven great-grandchildren, Ashley Anderson, Nicole Rooney, Chas Rooney, Colton Rooney, Sheridan Rooney, Natalie Trinka and Braden Trinka; several nieces and nephews; and family members Sharon Long and children Chris and Mary Catherine, all of Cheyenne, and Sam Kuyoth and son Drew of Bountiful. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Marian; husband, Andrew; her daughter, Barbara Hudak; two brothers, Alex D. Delaurante and Pete Delaurante; and two sisters, Victoria Grosso and Lucille Delaurante. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2006, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Friends may call at the chapel Thursday, June 15, 2006 from 4-8 p.m. and again Friday morning at the chapel until time of services. --- Green River Star, Jun 21, 2006 Alfred V. "Debo" DeBernardi Alfred V. ‘Debo' DeBernardi, 82, 0f Rock Springs passed away June 14, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since June 9. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, DeBernardi died following an illness of two years. He was born April 1, 1924, in Rock Springs, the son of the late George DeBernardi and Maria Varello. DeBernardi graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942 and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in 1948. He married Dorothy Brcko on Jan. 26, 1952, in Rock Springs. DeBernardi was employed for 41 years by Wyoming Highway Department and retired as district engineer in 1988. He was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and past president of Wyoming Engineering Society. DeBernardi enjoyed spending time with his family at the home he designed and built in Pinedale. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy DeBernardi of Rock Springs; one daughter, Debra DeBernardi of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John, George, Attilo and Lebro. Graveside services and interment were conducted Monday afternoon at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jun 21, 2006 Pete Joseph "Joe" Radman Pete Joseph ‘Joe' Radman, 50, of Rock Springs passed away Monday, June 12, 2006, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was a life long resident of Rock Springs. He was born on March 20, 1956, in Rock Springs, the son of Pete John Radman and Patricia Jean DeWulf. Radman attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1974. He also attended Denver Automotive Diesel College and Western Wyoming Community College where he earned an associates degree in automotive technology. He married Barbara Jean Radman in Rock Springs on July 2, 1988. Radman worked as a senior mechanic for Questar for 14 years . His passion was spending time with his family. He also enjoyed camping, snow skiing, fishing and computers and had a great appreciation of music, especially the blues. Survivors include his wife, Barb Radman, son Pette and daughter Jessica, all of Rock Springs; his parents, Pete and Patricia Radman of Rock Springs; one brother, David Radman and fiance Vickie Findley of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho; three sisters, DeAnn Jenkins and husband Steven of Rock Springs, ZoAnn Byrnes and husband Pat of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Joanie Paoli and husband Dave of Green River; several nieces and nephews including Patti and Craig Robinson, Stevie and Melissa Jenkins, Ted Byrnes, Gaelen Byrnes, Sara Paoli, Katy Paoli, Dan Paoli, Spring and Curtis Hunt and J.C. Snyder. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday morning at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve L. Leish, Gary Sellers, Willie Pineda, Bobby Pineda, David Radman and Stevie Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers were Pette Radman, Steve Jenkins, Dave Paoli, Dan Paoli, Pat Byrnes, John Lee, Lewis Atkinson and Curtis Hunt. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 21, 2006 Joseph G. Hay Cremation will take place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory and there will be private family services for Joseph G. Hay, 49, who died June 18, 2006. He was born Aug. 13, 1956, in Rock Springs, the son of John Woods Hay Jr., and Frances Smith Hay. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1974. On March 22, 2006, he married the former Lisa Fech in Rock Springs. He was employed as a cement finisher for the past 15 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 151 and American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. Survivors include his mother, his wife, one stepson, Parke Fech; two brothers, Keith N. Hay and John W. Hay III, all of Rock Springs; seven nieces and nephews and his constant companion, Schnitzel. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Helen Hay Bunning. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 2006 Donald Albert Larimore Donald Albert Larimore, 92, of 209 W. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center. He was a longtime resident of Green River. He was born on April 6, 1914, in Benkelman, Neb., the son of Israel Larimore and Georgia Phillips. Larimore married Esther Hermansen on Dec. 14, 1933, in Green River. She preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 1982. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 47 years and retired in 1971 as the powerhouse operator. Larimore was the secretary/treasurer for Fireman and Oilers, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a third-degree Mason, and also belonged to the York Rite and Shriners. He was a Knight Templar and he was one of the two original members of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. His interests included hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include one son, Doug Larimore and wife Diana of Green River; one daughter, Sharon Camis of Big Piney; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Israel and Georgia; wife, Esther; four brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the chapel Friday morning until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 2006 Bobbie Gene Kirby Bobbie Gene Kirby, 75, of 640 Evers St., Green River, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Rock Springs, Kirby had been in ill health for the past three years. He was born on Feb. 8, 1931, in Higby, Mo., the son of Virgil and Recie O. Kirby. Kirby attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School in 1948. He married Cleoma Jean Sheldon Skorcz on Nov. 13, 1970, in Rock Springs. Kirby was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was employed at FMC for 39 years and retired as a gas operations field manager in 1991. His interests included fishing, camping, spending time with his family, reading and exploring the back roads of Wyoming. Survivors include his wife, Cleoma Jean Kirby of Green River; one son, Clifford Kirby of Glendale, Ariz.; two stepsons, Steven Skorcz and wife Scarlet of Rock Springs and Brent Skorcz and wife Brenda of Green River; two daughters, Gail Bacilla and husband Nick of Green River and Carrie Dietrich of Spokane, Wash.; one stepdaughter, Sandra Skorcz of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Ruth Reese of Salt Lake City and Virgie LaRocque of Glenrock; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Recie. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2006, at the Green River Methodist Church, 410 Upland Way, Green River. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends and family may call at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, on Sunday, June 25, 2006, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Monday at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 24, 2006 JOSEPH G. HAY Private family services were conducted for Joseph G. Hay. Hay, 49, of 1037 Oak Way, Rock Springs, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2006. He was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. He was born Aug. 13, 1956 in Rock Springs, the son of John Woods Hay Jr. and Frances Smith Hay. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1974. He also attended the University of Wyoming. On March 22, 2006, he married the former Lisa Fech in Rock Springs. He worked for Mountain Fuel Supply Company and later for FMC. He worked at the Hay family ranch and was employed as a cement finisher for the past 15 years. Hay was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 151 and American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and his four-wheeler in the country. Survivors include his mother, Frances Hay of Rock Springs; his wife, Lisa Fech Hay of Rock Springs; one stepson, Parke Fech of Rock Springs; two brothers, Keith N. Hay and John W. Hay III, both of Rock Springs; seven nieces and nephews; and his constant companion, Schnitzel. He was preceded in death by his father, John; and one sister, Helen Hay Bunning. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 24, 2006 SAMUEL L. STOUT Memorial services for Samuel L. Stout were conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the Green River Eagles Lodge in Green River. Stout, 77, of Green River, died Sunday, June 18, 2006 at his home in Green River. He was born Jan. 26, 1939, in Ft. Collins, Colo., the son of Clyde and Georgia Jones Stout. He married Laretta Goad on Oct. 8, 1976 in Laramie. He attended schools in Ft. Collins and was employed as an industrial painter for many years. He was a member of the Green River Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Painter Local Union 79 in Denver. His interests included fishing, camping, reading, billiards, cribbage and helping family members. Survivors include his wife, Laretta of Green River; one son, Jeff Stout of Green River; two daughters, Shari Stout of Loveland, Colo., and Marie (Stout) Kinnear and husband Dan of Englewood, Colo.; two sisters, Geraldine Mott of Mosell, Miss., and Edna Stout of Ft. Collins; four grandchildren, Joshua Kinnear, Amber Stevenson and Jeffrey and Brandi Stout; two great-grandchildren, Tiffani and Tallon Stevenson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Georgia; and two brothers, James and Loyal Stout. Cremation has taken place. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 30, 2006 Delores Miller Funeral services for Delores Miller, 71, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2006 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m., and again Monday morning until time of funeral services. She died June 28, 2006 at the Sage View Care Center. She was born on July 13, 1934 in Thayer Junction, the daughter of the late Roy and Opal Ayres Tyler. She attended schools in Superior and Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1951. She married Earl A. Miller in Rock Springs on April 13, 1957 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 2004. She was employed at K-Mart for 21 years as a receiving clerk and she retired in 1998. Her interests included crocheting beautiful blankets, walking, spending time with her grandchildren and camping in Pinedale. Survivors include one son, Mitchell Miller and his wife of Rock Springs; three brothers, Tex Tyler and his wife of Rock Springs, Jim Tyler and his wife of Olympia, Wash., and Al Tyler of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Rose Robertson of Rock Springs; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 2006 ANGEL TINY TOES RUIZ SALT LAKE CITY—Graveside services and interment for Angel Tiny Toes Ruiz were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Ruiz, infant daughter of Cody and Taleea Ruiz, died June 13, 2006, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is survived by her parents, Cody and Taleea Ruiz; twin sister, Azalia Jo Ruiz and sister, Myla Mae Ruiz, both of Green River; paternal grandparents, Gary and Glenda Ruiz of Green River; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Charlotte Perkins of Casper; paternal great-grandparents, Frank Ruiz and Joann Wyant, both of Green River; maternal great-grandfather, Cliff Guith of Cutbank, Mont.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmother, Shirley Joy Guith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 2006 DUANE C. STOTTS Funeral services for Duane C. Stotts were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Michael Maynard conducted the services. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Stotts, 67, of 727 O’Donnell St., Rock Springs, died Sunday, June 25, 2006 in Montana. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born May 4, 1939 in Murdo, S.D., the son of Charles Stotts and Pauline Seveille. He attended high school in Murdo. He married Donna Pascoe Sept. 7, 1960, in Rapid City, S.D. Stotts was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was self-employed and enjoyed purchasing cars, repairing them and selling them. Stotts’ interests included spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Donna Stotts of Rock Springs; one son, Wayne Stotts and wife Nadine of Clark Fork, Idaho; two daughters, Calleen Richards and Jeannie Gebes and husband Tom, all of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, Tyrel Stotts, Briana Stotts, Karsen Stotts, Simeon Stotts, Brandee Soens and husband Charles, Stormy Richards, Billy Richards and wife Rene and her children Michael, Marissa and Jesse, Thomas John Gebes and Hope Gebes; and two great-grandchildren, Cienna Soens and Brogan Soens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley Claire and Pauline Aletha Stotts. --- Green River Star, Jul 5, 2006 Milford O. Robinson, Sr. Milford O. Robinson, Sr., 76, of Green River passed away June 28, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born Feb. 20, 1930, in New Madrid, Mo., to the late Marshall F. Robinson Sr. and Lena Atcher Robinson. Robinson attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1949. Milford served his country during the Korean Conflict with the United States Army. On August 15, 1953, he married Lorain Robinson in Rawlins. He was employed by FMC Corporation and retired in 1996. He is survived by his loving wife Lorain of Green River; one daughter Kathy of Green River; four sons Duane Robinson and wife Rachel of Austin, Texas, Milford Robinson, Jr. and wife Vernita, and Corey Robinson and wife Donna, all of Seattle, Wash., and Brian Robinson and wife Lucinda of Val Verde, Calif.; nephew Jeffon Robinson of Green River; 11 grandchildren and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Marshall F. Robinson Jr. and two infant children, Christine and Robert Robinson. A celebration of Milford's life was conducted at the Life Christian Center in Green River this morning. Pastor Larry Jensen officiated. Military graveside services and interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Duane Robinson, Milford Robinson Jr., Corey Robinson, Brian Robinson, Junior Arguello and Jeffon Robinson. Honorary pallbearers were David Jones and grandsons, Jamil Robinson, Kelan Robinson, Jibri Robinson, Jalen Robinson, Daniel Robinson, Shakir Robinson, Amir Robinson and Ishmael Robinson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 2006 CHAROLOTTE V. EATON PINEDALE—Graveside services for Charolotte V. Eaton were conducted Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the Farson Cemetery. Mrs. Eaton, 81, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the Sublette Center in Pinedale where she had been a resident for the past five years. She had been in ill health for many years, suffering from multiple sclerosis. She was born Dec. 31, 1924 in LaHabra Heights, Calif. She graduated from Eden High School before attending nursing school in Laramie. She married Robert B. Eaton Feb. 14, 1942. They raised two sons, Walter and James “Toby” on their ranch in Farson. After leaving the ranch, she and her husband enjoyed 10 years of retirement in Cottonwood, Ariz. before returning to Wyoming where they lived in Lander until she entered the Sublette Center in 2001. She worked at the hospital in Rock Springs and later drove a school bus in Farson for many years. She was also employed as a secretary for the ASCS, University Extension Office and Capitol Savings and Loan before becoming disabled from multiple sclerosis. She is survived by her husband, Robert Eaton of Lander; two sons, Walter of Farson and James and wife Karla of Farson; grandchildren, Bruce, Dustin, Zak, Ginger Eaton, Tamra Foy and Lauren Reed; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Art Keeler; two sisters, Grace Tanner and Ellen Ferrell; and two brothers, Robert and Gilbert Keeler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 2006 ONOFRE “WILLIE” MARTINEZ A memorial mass was celebrated for Onofre “Willie” Martinez at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A memorial rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at the church. Martinez, 71, of 274 Jensen St., Green River, died Friday, June 30, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, Martinez died following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 25, 1934 in Arroyo Seco, N.M., the son of Joe N. and Seneida Duran Martinez. Martinez attended schools in Green River. He married Emma Martinez Feb. 21, 1953 in Green River. Martinez was a utility supervisor for Solvay Minerals until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2350. Martinez interests included yard work, working for Rolling Green Country Club and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Emma; two sons, Robert Martinez and wife Robin of Green River and Bernie Martinez of Albuquerque, N.M.; three daughters, Annabelle Moore and husband Ed of Santa Fe, N.M., Stella Hansen of Gillette and Susie Martinez Fleagle of Brawley, Calif.; five brothers, Reno Martinez, Bell Martinez, Floyd Martinez, all of Green River, Mickey Martinez of Salt Lake City, Utah and Ernie Martinez of Riverdale, Utah; one sister, Bessie Rodriquez and husband Homer of Ogden, Utah; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Hollender, Joseph Martinez, Robby Luck, Randy Luck, Kayla Martinez, Trevor Hansen and Tiffany Hamel; two great-grandchildren, Hailey Ann Freeman and Brinley Shae Hollender; and several nieces, nephews and cousins, including one special niece, Anna Hower. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Seneida. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Jul 12, 2006 Victor "Vic" Thomas Berta Victor "Vic” Thomas Berta, 67, of Rock Springs passed away July 8, 2006, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Berta died following a brief illness. He was born November 28, 1938, in Rock Springs, the son of the late George T. and Cora Beveridge Berta. Berta attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1957. He attended the University of Wyoming where he earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in physics. He then took a position as an associate scientist at the Department of Energy's Idaho Nuclear Engineering Laboratory, later earning the title of scientific specialist. While working there for over 31 years, he authored and co-authored 43 scientific papers and reports. His principal area of interest and employ was in the safety of nuclear reactors both large and small. Following retirement, Victor returned to Rock Springs and continued his interest in experimental research. In addition to his scientific publications, Victor was also a published author of poetry. He loved camping, hiking, and fishing and loved his family. He is a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, American Institute of Physics, Sigma Pi Sigma (a physics honor society) and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Survivors include his sister Dorothy Marie Overy, nephew Nathan Thomas Overy, niece Natalie Marie Miller and husband Stewart H. Miller, all of Rock Springs; grandnephew Marion Thomas Miller and grandniece Christina Marie Miller, both of Rock Springs; several cousins; and one aunt Anita Berta of Denver. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law Robert C. Overy, 19 aunts and uncles and several cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this morning Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A Parish Rosary was recited Tuesday, evening at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family of Victor “Vic” Thomas Berta respectfully suggest that donations in his memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82935. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 2006 ARVEN “DICK” DEE FRANCOM Funeral services for Arven “Dick” Dee Francom were conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at the Green River LDS Stake Center in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Francom, 91, of Green River, died Friday, July 7, 2006 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County from pneumonia. He was born March 27, 1915 in Provo, Utah, the son of Elias and Eva Carter Francom. His childhood was spent in Provo and Los Angeles, Calif. As a student, he played drums and was a drum major for his high school band in Provo. Francom served in the U.S. Army from 1936-37. He was stationed at Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City, Utah. One of his duties was being a drum major for the Army band at Fort Douglas. During that time, he met and married Meta Mozelle Hunter April 10, 1937. He attended Mortuary Science School in St. Louis, Mo., from 1940-41. In 1946 he moved to Green River from Laramie where he worked as a switchman for the railroad. In 1948, he moved to Salt Lake City to attend barber school and returned to Green River in 1950 where he bought the Sanitary Barbershop from Carl Morck Sr. and George Harris. In 1952, Francom went into partnership will Bill Villanova and opened the first mortuary for the town of Green River. He was a member of various civil organization including Jaycees. He was a former member of the Green River City Council during the 1970s. He was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in various leadership positions. He sang bass in the Ward choir. His interests included the Constitution of the United States and the principles upon which the country was founded. He was a fervent patriot. Survivors include one daughter, Ann Keyes (formerly Judith Francom Vehar) and special friend Marty Wiley of San Diego, Calif.; twin sons, Ronald Francom and wife Paulette of Midvale, Utah and Richard Francom and wife Dorrene of Green River; 11 grandchildren, Mark Vehar, Laurel Vehar Towne, Lynne Vehar Grayson, Laine Vehar, Richard Francom, Angela Francom Corona, Melanie Francom, Ronald Francom, Reid Francom, Raymond Francom and Cody Francom; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Smith of Pleasant Grove, Utah; and one brother, Earl Francom of Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mozelle; grandson, Royce Francom; two sisters, Erma and Venice; and one brother, Max. --- Green River Star, Jul 19, 2006 Elizabeth McCrann Elizabeth McCrann, 92, of Rock Springs passed away at July 13, 2006, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Gunn, McCrann died following an illness of 18 months. She was born Feb. 25, 1914, in Gunn, the daughter of the late Steven and Magdelina Havrilo. McCrann attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Patrick M. McCrann, M.D., in Rock Springs on June 9, 1943, and he preceded her in death in Rock Springs Feb. 4, 1957. McCrann was a member of the Humane Society. She was a member of the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include four grandchildren Michael McCrann and wife Cathy of Parker, Colo., Patrick McCrann and wife Beth of Denver, Terry McCrann and wife Kaylene of Rock Springs, and Joni McCrann; five great-grandchildren Lee and Kelly McCrann of Parker, and Kyle, Lauryn and Kristin McCrann of Rock Springs; one nephew Steven Havrilo; two nieces Helen Beck of Green River and Maryann Mivshek. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son John McCrann; two sisters Mauvean Williams and Helen Stefoin; four brothers Andy, John, Mike and Steve Havrilo. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. Father Killian Muli will officiate. Interment will be the St. Joseph Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel on Thursday, from 9 a.m. until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 2006 Delene Lavelle Jones Delene Lavelle Jones, 73, of 530 Gobel No. 7, Rock Springs, died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at her home. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Jones had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born April 14,1933, in Maud, Okla., the youngest daughter of Troy and Myrtle Williams. Mrs. Jones attended schools in Maud, Okla., Texas and Rock Springs. She married Charles Leslie Les Jones Nov. 8, 1949 in Seminole, Okla. They later divorced. Mrs. Jones was an active member of the Rock Springs Evangeli-cal Free Church. She taught the Bible and Christian living to children. Her interests included flower arranging, gardening, crafts, sewing, cooking, reading and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her former husband, Charles Les Jones of Cheyenne; three daughters, Laura Yandell and husband Onas Jr. of Roc Springs, Becky Boden and husband Thomas of Kansas City, Kan. and Leslie Willingham and husband James of Gaines-ville, Texas; one brother, Roger Leon Williams of Oklahoma City, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Barrow, Casey Boden, Rachel Roos, Eric Yandell, Daniel Willingham, Andrew Willingham and Kevin Willingham; seven great-grandchildren, Michael Roos, Savannah Barrow, Morgan Barrow, Joshua Barrow, Shellie Willingham, Haley Willingham and James Willingham; one niece, Mary Black; and one nephew, Troy Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Myrtle; one son, Darrell Wayne Jones; and one sister, Wanda Bell Smith. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone Road, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 2006 DELANO REX DRANEY Funeral services for Delano Rex Draney were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Nathan Draney, Isaiah Thompson, Luis Salinas, Cris Draney and Kreg Jasperson. Honorary pallbearers were Kael Jasperson and Lawrence Lowell. Draney, 68, of 390 Wilson St., Green River, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Afton, Draney died following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 23, 1937, in Afton, the son of Rex and Mable Call Draney. Draney attended schools in Afton through the 10th grade. After finishing the 10th grade, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1956 through 1962 where he earned his GED in Adak, Alaska. He was the owner and operator of the Draney Construction Company for 30 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350 and the LDS Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors, hobbies, crafts and fixing up trucks. Survivors include one son, Kent Draney of Green River; one daughter, Terry Lee Baker of Rock Springs; one sister, Jeraldine Jasperson and husband Tex of Green River; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Mable; one son, Rod Rick Draney; two brothers, Rodger Draney and Leeland Draney; and grandfather, Dale Draney. --- Green River Star, Jul 26, 2006 Lanette Porter Fernandez Lanette Porter Fernandez, 33, of Rock Springs passed away July 18, 2006. She had been a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born Sept. 3, 1972, in Vernal, Utah, the daughter of Boyd and Judy Porter. Fernandez attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1991 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She married Steven Fernandez on April 4, 1994, and their marriage was later blessed in the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church on July 20, 1995. They later divorced. Fernandez was a devoted mother to her three daughters. She was a loving daughter and sister and was known for her kind heart. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, she loved listening to music, she enjoyed sports activities and was an avid camper and outdoor enthusiast. She loved nature and the beauty around her. She wrote beautiful poetry and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Survivors include her former husband Steven Fernandez, her parents Boyd and Judy Porter, three daughters Nicole Angela, Corrina Rose and Faith Lanette, all of Rock Springs; four brothers Lonn Boyd Porter of Vernal, Utah, Adam Lynn Porter of Rock Springs, Larry J. Porter and Lance Porter both of St. George, Utah; one sister Lucretia Porter of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Grant and Maurine Porter, and John and Elma Adams. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a celebration of her life took place Sunday morning at Bunning Park. The family of Lanette Fernandez respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Lanette Fernandez Memorial Fund, 1400 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 2006 Russel Dean Bo Waters Russel Dean Bo Waters, 66, of 1324 Liberty Drive, Rock Springs, died Sunday, July 23, 2006, at the Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former Superior resident. Although Waters had been in ill health for several years, he died following a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 14, 1939, in Rock Springs, the son of Cecil and Carmen Waters. Waters attended school in Superior and Rock Springs and was a 1957 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married the former Lavanetta Neta Forbes on Sept. 20, 1960, in San Francisco, Calif. Waters was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by Adams Big A Auto Supply from 1964 until 1980. Waters became the owner/operator of Adams Big A Auto Supply in April 1980 and retired in 1988. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Rock Springs Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Masons, Korein Shrine Club, Order of Eastern Star and Sweetwater County Search and Rescue. His interests included hunting, fishing and playing with his grandchildren and his dogs. Survivors include his wife, Lavanetta Neta Waters of Rock Springs; four sons, Timothy Waters and wife Julie, Jackson Waters and companion Brad Russell and Dale Waters, all of Rock Springs, and Terry Waters and wife Stacy of Green River; one sister, Sharon Yovich and brother-in-law Joe of Laramie; one brother-in-law, Mike Willmore of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Tim Waters of Enid, Okla., Chelsea Waters of Rock Springs and Austin and Tyler Waters of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Carmen; and one sister, Pam Willmore. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2006, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment will be conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Thursday, July 27, 2006, from 4-8 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs and on Friday at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 2006 KAIDEN ADAM BOHLMANN Graveside services and interment for Kaiden Adam Bohlmann were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated and Rudy Gunter conducted. Kaiden Bohlmann, infant son of Corey and Stephanie O’Neal Bohlmann, died July 20, 2006, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include his parents, Corey and Stephanie Bohlmann of Green River; three brothers, Kevin, Kyle and Konnor, all of Green River; one sister, Kassandra of Green River; paternal grandparents, Roger and Frances Bohlmann of Green River; maternal grandparents, Robert and Brenda O’Neal of Green River; paternal great-grandmother, Anna Plavec of Tabor, S.D.; maternal great-grandparents, Brent and Isabelle Bills of Elko, Nev.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents; and paternal great-grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 2006 ELIZABETH SUE “LIZ” REED SMITH HOUSTON—A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Elizabeth Sue “Liz” Reed Smith at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A rosary was recited Monday, July 24, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Smith, 51, of Houston, Texas and formerly of Rock Springs, died Friday, July 21, 2006 in Houston. She was born Feb. 27, 1955, in Biloxi, Miss. She attended and graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. She married Donald L. Smith and they had two daughters. White in Houston, she taught second grade at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic School. Survivors include her husband, Donald L. Smith of Houston; mother Elsie Browning of Vidor, Texas; two daughters, Alison Lynn Wilson and husband Johnathan and Erin Elizabeth Smith; and one granddaughter, Eriann Wilson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Aug 2, 2006 Phyllis J. Brown Phyllis J. Brown, 63, died Friday, July 29, 2006, at her home in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 17, 1942, in Wichita, Kan., the daughter of Ralph Everett and L. Irene Culler Massey. She attended schools in Wichita. She had been employed many years for both Cessna and Beechcraft Aircraft Companies in Wichita. She served three years as advocate for the YMCA in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Church of Christ and her interests included crocheting. Survivors include three sons, Billy Fitzpatrick and wife Kristin of Hanover, Ind., Michael Fitzpatrick of Wichita and Curtis Ridgeway and Jenny of Rock Springs; one daughter, Cheryl Nuckols of Antioch, Tenn.; two sisters, Darlene Gordon and husband Steve of Wichita and Barbara Ann Collins of Pueblo, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Lathena, Brandi, Britani, Katie, Michael, Matthew, Kennedy and Hayden; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and L. Irene; one brother, David Massey; and one sister, Donna Brown. Graveside services and interment were conducted 2 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2006, at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 2, 2006 Frances Marie Zakotnik PINEDALE Frances Marie Zakotnik, 93, died Sunday, July 30, 2006, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. She was born March 11, 1913, in Sublette, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kramer) Felician. On Oct. 14, 1939, she married Albin Zakotnik in Kemmerer. Her interests included being a mom and homemaker, bowling, crocheting, gardening and cooking. She is survived by her son, Gary A. and wife JoAnn of Eden; daughters, Rozanne and husband Doug Reachard of Cody and Joan and husband Arlen Amundson of Loveland, Colo.; sister, Rosie Hankin of Kemmerer; grandchildren, Kathy Amundson, Michael Amundson, Jodee Burnett, Jill Watts and Jana Lundvall; great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Jaden Burnett, Megan, Mason and Morgan Watts and Josee and Alex Lundvall; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Al, her husband of 57 years who died Oct. 13, 1996; parents, Joseph and Frances; brothers, Frank and Joe; and sisters, Josie, Mary and Annie. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at the Methodist Church in Kemmerer. A viewing will be at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Kemmerer Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 2, 2006 Dean Quail Dean Quail, 45, of 195 Gannett Drive, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Marathon, N.Y., Quail died following an illness of one year. He was born Oct. 16, 1960, in Johnson City, N.Y., the son of Floyd Leaman Quail and Beverly Loraine Runyon. Quail attended schools in Whitney Point, N.Y. He married Michelle Froman on Dec. 4, 2004 in Rock Springs. Quail was the owner/operator of Precision Automotive from 1986-99 and then Interstate Auto from October 2004 until the present. He was a member of Restora-tion Ministries and Chariots of Light. His interests included stock car racing, snowmobiling, boating and motorcycling. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Quail of Rock Springs; parents, Floyd of Lisle, N.Y., and Beverly Runyon of Auburndale, Fla.; one son, Dean Beebe and wife Debra of Deltona, Fla.; three stepsons, Tim Froman, Troy Froman and Ty Froman, all of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Megan Froman of Rock Springs; three brothers, Dennis Quail and wife Karla of Wiliston, Fla., Mark Quail of Lisle, N.Y., and Delisle Runyon and wife Jenny of Dryden, N.Y.; five sisters, Darlene Tracey of Killawogg, N.Y., Debra Longhini of Crystal River, Fla., Doreen Stitzel and husband Norm of Cortland, N.Y., Donna Rhoades and husband Dave of Painscity, Ohio, and Eileen Oesleby of Denver, Colo.; paternal grandmother, Ina B. Smith of Auburndale; two grandchildren, Dylan and Deanna Beebe; one uncle, Hughey Quail; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at the Restoration Ministries, 518 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Restored Schumacher will conduct the services. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. Following the service there will be a dinner hosted at 4:30 p.m. at the church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 2006 Breann Marie Darlington Breann Marie Darlington, infant daughter of Casey Darlington and Jennifer Gablenz, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include her parents, Casey and Jennifer; two uncles, Kyle Darlington and wife Cory and Kolby Darlington, all of Rock Springs; one aunt, Lucinda Gablenz of Grand Junction, Colo.; one sister, Erin Darlington of Rock Springs; paternal grandparents, David and Carolyn Darlington of Rock Springs; maternal great-grandparents, Bill and Eva Sleight of Heber City, Utah, Shirley Pilcher of Nevada, Mo., and Ray Gablenz of Rawlins; and maternal grandparents, Kent and Kay Gablenz of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandfather, Jack Young. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Steve Watt will conduct the services. --- Green River Star, Aug 16, 2006 Doris Ellen Hansen Doris Ellen Hansen, 84, Afton passed away Aug. 9, 2006, at the Star Valley Center in Afton. Hansen passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 27, 1921, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Fred and Janet Calderwood Hansen. Hansen attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1940. She worked for the North Side State Bank in Rock Springs as a teller for many years until her retirement in 1985. Hansen was a member of the First Congregational Church/United Church of Christ. Her interests included spending time with family and friends and working as a volunteer at the First Congregational Church Thrift Store. Survivors include Jack E. Hansen, Sr. and wife Dorothy of Thayne; two nephews, Dale E. Hansen of Rock Springs, and Jack E. Hansen, Jr. and wife Robbie of Rock Springs; two nieces, Janeen Hansen Hilyard and husband Ted of Spring Creek, Nev., and Heidi Hansen of Longmont, Colo.; three grand-nephews, Quinn E. Hilyard and Paden E. Hilyard, of Spring Creek, Nev., and Joel E. Hansen and wife Heidi of Longmont, Colo.; one step-grand-nephew, Nic Ingle of Pinedale. She was preceded in death by her parents and one aunt, Hannah Yahner. Cremation has taken place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. Memorial services are planned at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Aug 2, 2006 Valdon Roe Morrill Valdon Roe Morrill, 49, of 910 Gannett No. 127, Rock Springs, died Friday, July 28, 2006. He was born April 23, 1957, in Roosevelt, Utah, the son of Vernon R. and Gladys V. Long Morrill. Morrill attended schools in Myton and Roosevelt, Utah and graduated from Union High School. He was employed at the East Junior High School working with disabled children. Morrills interests included the outdoors, hunting, woodcutting, ghost towns and helping special children. Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca Louise Morrill of Rock Springs; four brothers, Nolan Morrill and wife Linda of Roosevelt, Ronald Morrill and wife Colleen of Ogden, Utah, Clinton Morrill and wife Deborah of Dinosaur, Colo., and John Morrill and wife Debra of Meriposa, Calif.; and three sisters, Darleen Bristol of Vernal, Utah, Melinda Brant and husband Skip of Rome, Ga., and Shirley Starkey and husband Bob of Fresno, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Gladys. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, at the First Baptist Church, 527 C St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Cleve Martin will officiate. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Fox Funeral Home, Aug 9, 2006 Irene Bilyeu Irene Fay Bilyeu, 80, of Kenai, Alaska died Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at the Central Peninsula General Hospital following a short illness. She resided at the Heritage Place Nursing Home for the last four years. Irene was born February 23, 1926 in Kansas the daughter of Joseph Marion and Oda Viola Bland Morford. She married Roy Earl Bilyeu on November 19, 1944 in Grand Junction, Colorado. He preceded her in death on November 6, 1997. She was a former resident of Red Desert, Wyoming and moved to Rock Springs in 1995 and then she moved to Alaska in 1997. Her interests included her rabbits, gardening, her children, grandchildren, and great-grand children. Survivors include two daughters, Roena Fay “Randi” Menapace and husband Robert,, and Barbara Jean Hall of Rock Springs; two sons, Daniel Leroy Bilyeu and wife Sandra; and Gail Lynn Bilyeu both of Kenai, Alaska; sister, Betty Brouse of Gladeparks, Colorado; brother, Jim Morford of Montrose, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Russ, Sam, Wendy, Teresa, Jim, Savannah, and Morgan; three great-grandchildren, Austyn, Deavon, and Hazen; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Bilyeu, three sons, Roy Jr., Randy, and Thomas; sister, Minerva; and two brothers, Arthur and Glen Morford. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2006 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, where friends may call 5-7 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday. Interment will take place at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 2006 KELLEY ANNETTE TRAUTMAN RAWLINS—A memorial service for Kelley Annette Trautman was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Inurnment took place at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Ms. Trautman, 39, died Friday, July 29, 2006 in Rawlins while visiting her family. She was born Oct. 23, 1966 in Fort Morgan, Colo., the daughter of Sharon and Richard Trautman. She attended grade school in Wamsutter and high school in Rawlins. She then transferred to Farson-Eden, graduating with the class of 1985. Mrs. Trautman lived in Rock Springs for several years and began working for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1990. After living in several places, she relocated to Seattle in 1992, beginning her career as a railroad engineer. She participated actively in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Beginning in 2002, she traveled the Western Region and trained yard switchmen on the new remote control system for the UPRR. In 2004, she accepted the position of manager of operating practices in Rawlins. For the last several months, she was again traveling the Western Region training engineers on the new locomotive shutdown procedures. Her interests included going to the open markets in Seattle and Portland, attending Mariners games, spending time with her friends, her animals—especially her Himalayan cats, taking her niece shopping and taking Sammy and Matt to the railroad yard to show them the trains. Survivors include her mother, Sharon Tratuman of Ralwins; father and stepmother, Richard and Nancy Trautman of Pueblo West, Colo.; brother, Todd Trautman and longtime companion Sue Zeri of Rock Springs; sister, Shelley Welsh and husband Steve of Rawlins; niece and nephew, Sammy and Matt Welsh; and members of her Union Pacific Railroad family. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 2006 JAMES M. BASTALICH A graveside service for James M. Bastalich was conducted 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Bastalich, 82, 610 A St., Rock Springs, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. Bastalich had been in ill health the past several months. He was born July 9, 1924 in Reliance, the tenth child born to John and Sophia Zelenka Bastalich. Bastalich attended schools in Lionkol, Quealy and Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European theater. He married Alvira June Rauzi on May 4, 1947 in Rock Springs. Bastalich worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company in the Reliance coal miens and their accounting offices in Rock Springs. In 1952, he was employed by the Rock Springs National Bank, retiring in 1994 after 42 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years. His interests included gardening, yard work, traveling, reading, puttering, camping, fishing and gatherings with his family. His survivors include his wife, Alvira; sister-in-law, S. Jean Robertson of Rock Springs; nephews whom he considered his children, Jack Robertson and Jay Robertson and wife Jennifer, all of Rock Springs, and Jim Robertson and partner Penny of Salt Lake City; nieces and nephews whom he considered his grandchildren, Emily Robertson, Sara Robertson, Isaiah Robertson and Carson Robertson; niece, Eleanor Evers of Rock Springs; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sophia; seven sisters; three brothers; and three nephews. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 2006 ELAINE H. SLAUGHTER Funeral services for Elaine H. Slaughter were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2005 at the LDS Stake Center Chapel in Green River. Bishop Wayde Mecham conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Slaughter, 80, of 241 E. Third N., Green River, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Slaughter died following a lengthy illness. She was born July 16, 1926 in Rock Springs, the daughter of John and Nellie Mae Gregory Hansen. Mrs. Slaughter attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She married Dee Losee Slaughter on June 8, 1946 in Green River. Mrs. Slaughter worked for the School District No. 2 for 10 years as a business secretary until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors, honorary lifetime member of the Rolling Green Country club and the Pinochle Club. She and her husband owned the Covered Wagon in Green River. Survivors include her husband, Dee; two sons, Brad U. Slaughter and wife Nancy R. of Surprise, Ariz., and Robert D. Slaughter and wife Mariella of Green River; one brother, Jack W. Hansen of Rock Springs; one sister, Laura Ann Odorizzi of Yuma, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Vaun Telck of Rock Springs; special lifetime family friends, Rudy and Sandee Gunter; nine grandchildren, Shannon Beveridge, Tara Turai, Brad Slaughter, Shane Stevenson, Kristy Spalding, Erin Curtis, Brett Stevenson, Sean Slaughter, and Megan Slaughter; 10 great-grandchildren, Austin Beveridge, Drew Beveridge, McKenzie Turai, Alexia Slaughter, Peighton Spalding, Coleton Spalding, Afton Spalding, Ashley Stevenson, Samantha Stevenson and Aiden Curtis; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nellie Mae. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 2006 CATHRYNE ANDERSON WOOD DENVER—Funeral services for Cathryne Anderson Wood were conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church Rock Springs. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Mrs. Wood, 89, of 9121 Royal St., Denver, Colo., died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in Denver, where she had been residing close to her youngest daughter. She had been a former longtime resident of Eden Valley. She was born Aug. 11, 1916 in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Charles and Katherine Plander Anderson. They moved to Eden when she was 9 months old and she spent most of her life there. She moved to Reliance when her husband decided he could no longer continue to farm. She married John A. Wood on Aug. 18, 1937 in Green River. He preceded her in death July 20, 1997 and missed celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary by one month. Mrs. Wood drove school bus for 15 years in Eden Valley and was also a homemaker and mother. She won blue ribbons at the Sweetwater County Fair for her angel food cake, made from scratch and her homemade butter. Survivors include three daughters, Dolores Lucero of Houston, Texas, Mary Armagost and husband Tom of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and Nancy Iseman and husband Doug of Denver; four grandsons, Kelly Lucero of Warner Robins, Ga., Russell Armagost and wife Meredith of Bryan, Texas, Randy Armagost and wife Cheryl of Berthoud, Colo., and John Iseman of Denver; one granddaughter, Cathryne Iseman of Denver; one great-granddaughter, Janiece Armagost of Bryan; twin sister, Charlotte Anderson Ingle and sisters, Martha Anderson Wolf of East Lansing, Mich., and Margaret Anderson of Clifton, Colo.; one brother, Charles Anderson of Grand Junction, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, Charles and Katherine; brothers, Harold Anderson and Robert Anderson; and one sister, Genevieve Anderson Grandy. --- Green River Star, Aug 23, 2006 George E. Bertagnolli Funeral services were conducted yesterday for George E. Bertagnolli, 68, of St. George, Utah. He died Aug. 15 at the Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George of complications from Lou Gerig's Disease. He was born Sept. 21, 1937 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Edward and Emma Bertagnolli. He married the former Donna Hart in 1968. He loved traveling and enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. In his later years, he enjoyed going to Mesquite. Survivors include his wife of St. George; his daughter Sandy Venta; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Mary Bertagnolli of Cora; Vic and Louise Bertagnolli of Boise; and John and Brenda Partain of Rock Springs; sister Loretta Partain of Nampa, Idaho; stepchildren Steve Sinner and wife Carol of South Jordan, Utah, Susan Buchholz and husband Jerry of Worland, and Danny Sinner of St. George; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Mace Partain; and niece Cara Ensign. --- Green River Star, Aug 23, 2006 John Joseph Kamenski John Joseph Kamenski, 92, of Rock Springs, died Aug. 17 at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a patient for the past two and one half days. He was born March 12, 1914, in Rock Springs, the son of the late John M. and Anna Smola Kamenski. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate. He married the former Jennie Tassart in Rock Springs, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in 1936. He was employed for 19 years as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company and later was a crusher operator at F.M.C. where he worked for 26 years, retiring in July of 1979. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Knights of Columbus, American Fraternal Union and United Mine Workers of America. His interests included spending time with his family and friends, camping with the guys, fishing, listening to polkas and sitting on the front porch watching the trains go by. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Bob Flint of Poway, Calif.; niece and nephew Gayle and Reid Webb of Rock Springs; one sister Annie Koritnik of San Diego; one sister-in-law, Elsie Kamenski of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several other nieces and nephews; and special friends Jan Taylor and Tammy Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Stanley, Joe and Mike Kamenski, and one sister, Louise Kamenski Tarris. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A memorial rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the church. Father Killian Muli will officiate. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 2006 August A. Dernovich August A. Dernovich, 90, of 810 Muir, Rock Springs, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Castle Rock Medical Center in Green River. Dernovich died following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 29, 1916 in Williamson, Iowa, the son of August A. and Julia Crnich Dernovich III. He attended schools in Iowa. He married Rose Martinache on May 16, 1937, in Manila, Utah. Dernovich worked for Westvaco as a trona miner and the UP Coal Company as a coal miner from 1937 to 1954. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the United Mine Workers of America. His interests included hunting, fishing and camping with his family. Survivors include two sons, August Dernovich of Reliance and Richard Dernovich of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Dernovich of Sheridan and Frank Dernovich of Rock Springs; three sisters, Vera Cooper of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Helen West and Gloria Toni Dernovich, both of California; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Julia; wife, Rose; one daughter, Linda Onisto; two brothers; and six sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Carl Beavers will officiate. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Friends may call at the chapel Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, until 8 p.m. and again Tuesday morning until time of services. --- Green River Star, Aug 30, 2006 Jack Mitchelson Jack Mitchelson, 84, of Rock Springs died Aug. 28, 2006, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mitchelson had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born on May 17, 1922, in Dines, the son of the late Joseph and Ellen Mitchelson. Mitchelson attended schools in Reliance. He married the former Antonia Notar at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church June 28, 1952. Mitchelson was employed as a coal miner at Stansbury, Reliance and Quealy Coal mines and retired in 1980. He later owned and operated Rainbow Trucking and Welding. His interests included driving around and observing what was going on in town and race cars. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, BPO Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles and United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife Antonia Mitchelson of Rock Springs; two sons Tim Macy and wife Bonnie of Rock Springs and Jack Macy and wife Vickie of Casper; one daughter Jean Popp and husband Mike of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers Jim, Leo, Bill, Dwayne, and Tom, both his stepmother and stepfather. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and again Friday at the chapel until time of services Pallbearers will be Mike Popp, Robert Macy, Shaun Sturlaugson, Ben Sturlaugson, David Mitchelson and Jim Wilkins. The family of Jack Mitchelson respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Sweetwater County Community Nursing, 731 "C” Street Suite 315, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Aug 30, 2006 Timothy Ernest Romero Timothy Ernest Romero, 50, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 27, 2006, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born on October 6, 1955, in Rock Springs, the son of Jose T. and Rosana A. Mondragon Romero. Romero attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1973 graduate of Rock Springs High School. His interests included spending time with his family and riding his bicycle. Survivors include his mother Rosana A. Romero of Rock Springs; one son Jason Bennett of Butte, Mont.; three daughters Angie Romero, Tina Romero and Michelle Bennett, all of Butte, Mont.; one brother Teofilio Romero and wife Bernice of Rock Springs; six sisters Geneva Pinkston and husband Boyce of Las Vegas, N.M., Connie Ruiz and husband Filiberto of Rock Springs, Berta Romero Soto of Aurora, Colo., Julia Cisneros of Cheyenne, Cheryl Ruiz and husband Mark Meneill and Debbie Landeroz, all of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Jose T. Romero, one brother Phillip “Hob” Romero and one sister Carmen Romero. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial mass was celebrated this afternoon at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A memorial rosary was recited today at the church. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 2, 2006 DAVID “DAVE” LLOYD THOMAS A mass of Christina burial was celebrated for David “Dave” Lloyd Thomas at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006 at the church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Thomas, 61, died Aug. 25, 2006 after an 11-month battle with stomach cancer. He was born Jan. 30, 1945 in Rock Springs to William Leo Thomas and Phyllis Afton Thomas. He attended schools in Winton, Stansbury and Reliance before graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1963. Following graduation, he attended Western Wyoming Community College and Weber State University. He married Patricia “Pat” Kozola on Aug. 9, 1969. The were married 37 years and had two sons, Thomas Dean and Michael Paul. He worked at FMC for 36 years. He began in April 1969 as a utility helper in the mine. He progressed to become the safety manager of the Green River operation until the time of his illness in October 2005. His vocation was safety at FMC and the entire Green River trona basin. He was one of the founders of the Southwestern Wyoming Mutual Aid Association and helped to organize the initial Mine Rescue Competition for the area in 1973. He devoted many hours as a trainer to FMC’s mine rescue teams. He played a role in leading FMC to its first national Mine Rescue Championship in 1998, a feat it has repeated twice since. His interests included his children and grandchildren. He immersed himself in their lives and dedicated countless hours to their activities. He coached baseball, wrestling and football. He was instrumental in starting the Rock Springs Freestyle Wrestling Team Parent Association. He also served as president of the Young American Football League for several years. Survivors include his wife, Patricia K. Thomas of Rock Springs; two sons, Thomas D. Thomas and wife Jody of Denver, Colo., and Michael P. Thomas and wife Glenda of Rock Springs; sisters, Carolyn M. Shassetz and husband Art of Rock Springs and Debra Michelle Eden and husband Patrick of Vernal, Utah; mother-in-law, Kathryn Kozola of Rock Springs; and four grandchildren, Jordan and T. Michael Thomas of Denver and Kassidy and Tristy Thomas of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Phyllis; and brother, Wilham Leo Thomas Jr. --- Nancy Lynn Virden Former South Routt County resident Nancy Lynn Virden died Sept. 9, 2006, at her home in Rock Springs, Wyo., after a lengthy illness. She was 54. She was born Jan. 18, 1952, in Shattuck, Okla., to William A. and Betty Ray Matthews Holt. She attended schools in Shattuck, Okla., McCoy and Oak Creek. She graduated from Oak Creek High School in 1970. She also attended Mesa State College in Grand Junction. Nancy married Frank S. Virden on Dec. 19, 1971, in McCoy. She and her husband moved to Rock Springs in 1977, and in 1985 they started their own company, Frank's Construction. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2005. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Elks Lodge. She also was a member of the Baptist Church. Her interests as a naturalist were wildlife and fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; father; and grandfather. She is survived by her mother, Betty Holt of Rock Springs; grandmother, Anna May Matthews of Shattuck, Okla.; and uncle, Robert E. Matthews. Gravesides services were held Sept. 15, 2006, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Brian Michael Hruska A Mass of Christian Burial for Brian Michael Hruska, 20, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with Fr. Carl Beavers officiating. Following the services, cremation will take place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. Friends may call at the church, one hour prior to services. He died Sept. 5, 2006. He was born on June 5, 1986 in Rock Springs, the son of Michael James and June Jennings Hruska. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a 2004 graduate of Rock Springs High School. His interests included snowboarding, wake boarding, playing basketball, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his dog, Milo. Family projects and vacations were another of Brian's loves. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one sister, Rebecca Hruska and her boyfriend, Dale Riley, both of Rock Springs; three aunts, Debbie Hruska of San Francisco, Maureen Hitt and husband, Pete and Dawn Lund and husband, Terry, all of Rock Springs; uncle Paul Hruska of Phoenix, Ariz.; paternal grandparents, Michael and Judy Hruska of Boulder; maternal grandparents, Penny Harvey of Rock Springs, Pat and Carolyn Jennings of Superior; maternal great-grandmothers, Eleanor Jennings of Austin, Minn., and Judie Howe of Rock Springs and three cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfathers, Keith Howe and Raymond Jennings and his paternal great-grandparents, Jim and Angela McLeod and Mike and Marjorie Hruska. The family requests memorials in his name be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wyoming, P.O. Box 273, Casper, Wyoming, 82602, or Primary Children's Medical Center, 100 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 2006 ERMA JEANETTE ESKRIDGE OGDEN, Utah—Funeral services for Erma Jeanette Eskridge were conducted at noon Monday, Sept. 4, 2006 at the Schwab Funeral Home in Thayne. Graveside services and interment were at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Eskridge, 80, died Aug. 30, 2006 in Ogden, Utah, after a battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 13, 1925 in Price, Utah, the youngest daughter of Gilbert LeRoy and Jeanette (Sessions) Peterson. She spent much of her childhood in Salt Lake City and Manila, Utah. She married Farren Boren Aug. 22, 1942. They were later divorced. She married Clarence E. Eskridge on Nov. 19, 1970 and moved to Ogden where they lived until their retirement. They spent their summers at their home at Star Valley Ranch and their winters in St. George, Utah and Arizona. Erma enjoyed many hobbies including golf, square dancing, genealogy, playing cards, crocheting and traveling. Since retirement her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings and attended the temple as often as she could. Erma is survived by her husband, Clarence, six children, Stanley Boren and wife Shirley of Bakersfield, Calif.; Sharon Gerdes of Fruit Heights, Utah; Sandra Kovach and husband Mike of Rock Springs; Beverly Miller and husband Bill of Rock Springs; Robert Boren of Green River; and David Boren wife Laurie of South Weber, Utah; 17 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brother, Leland Peterson of Green River; brothers-in-law, Boyd Eskridge and wife Beth of St. George and Deen Eskridge and wife Marilyn of Murray, Utah; and sisters-in-law, Mazie Walker and husband Robert of Cheyenne; Lita Myers of Salt Lake City; and Virgie Peterson of Evanston, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Jeanette; son, Michael; step-sons, Rick and Edward; sisters, Ila and Annie; and brothers, Leslie, Shirley and Veldon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 2006 CALVIN E. BARNES KEMMERER - Funeral services for Calvin E. Bames were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the LaBarge LDS Chapel with Bishop Tyrell Jones officiating. Interment followed at the Viola Cemetery in LaBarge. Barnes, 76, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Wheatland, the son of Roy Wayne and Gladys (Hartung) Barnes. He married Pauline Marie Nelson on Feb. 15, 1952, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. She preceded him in death on June 27, 1983. He later married Sue Johnson. She preceded him in death in 1997. Barnes served for several years on the Lincoln County Weed and Pest Board. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held several positions within the church. He also worked with the Boy Scouts. His interests included playing the harmonica, spending time irrigating, ranching and spending time with family and grandchildren. He is survived by three sons, Rudger and wife Betty Jean Barnes of Toledo, Wash., Cal and wife Holly of Green River and Eric and wife April of Fontenelle Creek; five daughters, Caline and husband Bob Ferguson of Green River, Mardee and husband Ray Rico of Salt Lake City, Nicoline and husband Kelly Tucker of Kemmerer, Lee and husband Ronald Grant of Green River and Sunny Lee of Denver, Colo.; one stepdaughter, Julie Rassmusson of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren, Amy Lane, Lonnie Bartlett, Jessie Bartlett, Sheana Barnes, Cal Barnes, Kalee Tucker, Keeton Tucker, Breckin Barnes, Brinley Barnes, Paulina Grant, Eilish Grant and LaNae Lee; three brothers, Dudley Barnes of Guernsey, Donald Barnes of Valley City, N.D., and Almy Barnes of Port Orchard, Wash.; and sister, Daleann and husband Lynn Findlay of Richfield, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Gladys; and both spouses, Pauline and Sue. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 2006 JAMES MITCHELL “ARKY” CRAWFORD LABARGE - Private family services for James Mitchell "Arky" Crawford were conducted. Burial took place in the Viola Cemetery on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006. Crawford, 54, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at his home in LaBarge. He was born Sept. 1, 1952, in Harrison, Ark., the son of James Wesley and Wynona Kathryn Brewer Crawford. His interests included hunting and spending time traveling on his motorcycle. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Burgoyne of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren, Aphasia and Jory Burgoyne, both of Boise, Idaho; two sisters, Renee Holder of Hayburn, Idaho, and Mary Kuykendall of LaBarge; and his mother, Wynona of Hayburn. He was preceded in death by his father, James. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 2006 ARDATH KNUTSON Memorial services for Ardath Knutson were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the Mansface Terrace Sunshine Room in Green River. Knutson, 75, of Green River died Sept. 5, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. She was born Oct. 25, 1930, in Woolstock, Iowa, the daughter of Lee and Lulu Slaughter Martin. She attended schools in Clarion, Iowa, and graduated from Clarion High School with the class of 1948. Her interests included cooking, telling jokes and traveling. Survivors include one son, Jon Fletcher of Green River; two daughters, Debra DuRain and husband Roy of Green River and Cindy Sue Knutson of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Esther Heirmer of Algona, Iowa, and June Schumpp and husband Walt of Mason City; five granddaughters, Dawn, Liz Connie, Jody and Heather; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Lulu; three brothers, Layton, Don and Leo; and one sister, Violet. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 2006 JACK MILENDER SHELLEY, Idaho - John "Jack" P. Milender, 69, of Shelley, Idaho, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, of a longtime illness of heart problems and pneumonia. He suffered a heart attack while on a camping trip near Swan Valley, Idaho. He was born Oct. 8, 1936, in Casper, to Wilbert and Maybelle Hefferin Milender. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-56. He was a long-standing member of the Plumber/Pipefitters Union No. 192, the American Legion, and the Eagles. He was retired at the time of his death. His interests included the outdoors and camping with his dog, Queenie. He married Joanne V. Shipman on June 1, 1958. She preceded him in death in 1986. He married Mary Laird Milender on April 15, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Mary Laird Milender; children, Pamela and husband Harley Laird, Michael and wife Susan Milender, Tami and husband Brett Lyons and Thomas Laird; grandchildren, Brian. Christy, Zachary, Nicholas, Madison, Michael, Charlie, Crispen and Denny Funeral services are pending at a later date in September 2006 in Casper at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Ashes will be spread and military services will be conducted by the American Legion. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 2006 ALICE CLAIRE THOMAS SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Alice Claire Thomas were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006 at the Lyman Stake Center in Urie. A viewing was conducted one hour prior to services at the church. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas, 75, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born Feb. 9, 1931, in Pueblo, Colo., to John and Claire (McGee) Cameron. She married Robert Felix McCarrie on May 2, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1975. She later married Glenn Thomas on Oct, 20, 1979. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in which she served in the Relief Society. She enjoyed genealogy work and singing in the community choir. She is survived by her husband, Glenn of Lyman; sons, Ricky McCarrie of Bountiful, Utah and Rodney McCarrie of Green River; daughter, Christine Roberts of Lubbock, Texas; stepchildren, Glenn Thomas of Big Piney, Don Thomas of Mt. View, Burl Thomas of Lake Wales, Fla., and Dorothy Walk of Lyman; sister, Mary Ann Shaw of California; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Robert, Randy and Russel; three brothers, John, Robert and Morris; and a sister, Irene. --- Green River Star, Sep 13, 2006 Elsie Frances Dellai Elsie Frances Dellai, 84, of Rock Springs, died Sept. 8, 2006, following a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 27, 1922, in Rock Springs the daughter of the late Martin and Frances Tratnik Kobler. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Reno P. Dellai in 1941 and he preceded her death in 1993. She was a reporter and society editor for 17 years and retired in 1986. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Wyoming Press Association, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Center, a former member of the Woman's Club of Rock Springs and the Music Section of the Woman's Club of Rock Springs. Survivors include one daughter, Debby Dellai-Boese and husband Ed of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Lena Nelson of Rock Springs; two cousins Blanche Zaversnik and Eric Dolence, both of Rock Springs; two grandchildren Erin and Seth Boese and one great-grandchild, Hunter Ledford. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,one brother, Walter Kobler, and one cousin, Edwin Dolence. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. A parish rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Sunday from noon until 6:30 p.m. and again Monday morning at the chapel until service time. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 14, 2006 Paul P. Gazdik Paul P. Gazdik, 90, of Rock Springs, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, of natural causes. He was born March 27, 1916, at his home in Hudson, to John and Julianna Fazekas Gazdik, the fifth of seven children. He grew up in Hudson and attended school there until the 10th grade. He finished high school in Lander. As a young man he moved to Superior to start work in the Copenhagen Mine. He married Arlie Juanita Sublett on March 1, 1940, in Manila, Utah. They made their home in Superior where he continued to work in the D.O. Clark Mine in North Superior. They had four children. They were later divorced. In 1962, the mines closed and he moved to Rock Springs and started to work for FMC in the mines at the Westvaco Plant. He married Joyce Holzcknecht on Feb. 22, 1963, in Rock Springs. They had one son. They were later divorced. He continued to work in the mines at FMC until he retired in 1981. His interests included hunting and fishing, especially with his son Norm, during his retirement years. He was also noted for being a very good dancer. Survivors include his children, Jim and wife Naoma Gazdik of Springville, Utah, Judy and husband Bill Boyer of Casper, Paul and wife Terri Gazdik of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Norm Gazdik of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Paul P.; his parents, John and Julianna; sisters, Eva, Julianna, Mary and Margaret; and one brother, John J. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 2006 Pauline Eleanor LuLu Bustos OGDEN, Utah Pauline Eleanor LuLu Bustos, 66, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. She was born Aug. 23, 1941, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Richard and Sophie Lucero. She spent the last 30 years in Green River. Her interests including camping and fishing with her family and friends. She referred to herself as the Wal-Mart queen because she loved to shop there. Her survivors include her longtime companion, Joe Gomez; dog, FuFu; mother, Sophie Lucero of Green River; five sisters, Lily Lucero and husband Gibby and Gloria Martinez and husband Walter, all of Green River, Lucy Rodriguez and husband Art of Ogden, Pat Schweihert and husband Charlie of Buffalo and Sandra Sanchez and husband Charles of Ogden; one brother, Paul Martinez and wife Terry of Kerman, Calif.; and best friend, Evelen Silva. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Bustos; son, Joey Bustos; daughter, Eleanor Bustos; and her father, Richard Lucero. Cremation has taken place. As part of her wishes, a private memorial service will take place at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 2006 Roberta Birdie Audrey Jordan RAWLINS Roberta Birdie Audrey Jordan, 80, died at her home in Rawlins. She was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Rawlins, the daughter of William Roy and Ellen (Spizak) Sanden. She married George Anthony Jordan Jr., on Nov. 5, 1946, in Rawlins. He preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 2006. She was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and the UP Junior Old Timers. She is survived by two sons, Pat and wife Kathy Jordan of Fort Steele and Jack and wife Lori Jordan of Ann Arbor, Mich.; three daughters, Ellen and husband Billy Anderson of Green River, Joyce and husband Dusty Peter-son and Janet and husband Kevin Zink, all of Rawlins; one sister, Dorthy Stamp of Mission, Texas; one brother-in-law, Gerald Jordan of Rawlins; sister-in-law, Kathleen and husband Don Corson of Baggs; seven grandchildren, Tracey and Jim West of Nashville, Tenn., Tony Jordan of Fort Steele, Sean Jordan of Riverton, Mandy and husband Travis Martinez, Aaron and wife Shyanne Peterson and Nicole and husband Troy Garcia, all of Raw-lins, and J.D. Zink of Laramie; and five great-grandchildren, Craig and Lucas West of Nashville, Austin Martinez, Kylee Peterson and Darian Martinez, all of Rawlins. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Jordan. A memorial Mass will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at St. Josephs Catholic Church with the Rev. Sam Hays as the celebrant. Graveside services will be at the Rawlins Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at the Rostad Mortuary Chapel in Rawlins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 2006 GEORGIA ANN PETERSEN PROCTOR Funeral services for Georgia Ann Petersen Proctor were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Green River. Roy Walworth, Episcopal minister of the Evanston diocese, officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Proctor, 83, of Green River, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River from natural causes. She was born Feb. 22, 1923, in Green River, the daughter of Arthur and Dora Mills Petersen, the youngest of four siblings. She married Edward G. Proctor on Jan. 19, 1952, in Evanston. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1980. She graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1940 from Green River High School. Due to the death of her father, she was unable to take advantage of a scholarship to the University of Wyoming, as it was necessary that she work to support her mother and herself. She was secretary to the superintendent of the Green River Public Schools and retired in 1986 after 46 years of service to the district. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Episcopal Church and treasurer of St. Theresa's Guild from 1955 to 2005. She was also a member of the Green River Lioness Club and served as treasurer for a number of years, Mystic Chapter No. 8, Order of Eastern Star where she held several offices, Golden Hour Senior Center, National Retired Teachers Association and numerous bridge clubs. She was also instrumental in organizing the class of 1940's 20th and 40th reunions. Her interests included cats and any shade of lavender or purple, traveling, reading, playing bridge, taping and watching VCR tapes, preparing homemade candy at Christmas time for all her friends and relatives and spending as much time possible with her only granddaughter, Linde Proctor. Survivors include her son, Vincent of Rock Springs; granddaughter, Linde Proctor of Rock Springs; sister-in-law, Carol Petersen of Salinas, Calif.; and nieces and nephews, Eric Petersen of Salinas, C. Neil and Linda Jensen of Provo, Utah, Bruce and ReNae Petersen of Layton, Utah, Val and Sharron Lindsay of Provo, Dick and Marilyn McCutchon of Mission Viego, Calif., Patrica Drake of Theresa, N.Y., and Lisa Bise of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Doris; husband, Edward; brothers, Roy and Herman Petersen; and sister, Edna Aylward. --- Sun Advocate, Sep 19, 2006 Burl Orvel Hoopes Jr. PRICE/GREEN RIVER, Wyo. - A longtime educator and friend of our children passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 from cardiac arrest. Burl Orvel Hooper Jr. was born in Lyman, Wyo., on Aug. 10, 1932 to Burl Hoopes Sr. and Mildred Lamb Hoopes. He went to school and graduated from Carbon County High School in Price. In Price he met his wife, Olive Sheets, to later be married in Sacramento, Calif., while they were both in the Air Force. They were married on May 9, 1952. Burl was a veteran of the Korean War. After getting married, he attended and graduated from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City with a BS in education. He later received his master's in mathematics. Burl was retired from School District Number 2, where he held positions of vice superintendent of schools and principal of Wilson Elementary School. He has been part of the school district since 1976, retiring in 1991. Before coming to Green River, Wyo., Burl started his calling in Lyman, Wyo., as a teacher of math and a high school coach and continued to mold the minds of Wyoming's young people. Burl had a unique ability to enrich the lives of all those he came in contact with. Students remember Principal Hoopes in the hallways either giving a high five or an enthusiastic thumbs up. Burl always had flair in getting your attention, either by calling you for a foul in a basketball game or asking you to come to the principal's office. He had a knack to drive you to do the right thing or encourage you to succeed in everything you tried. Burl's lifelong passion to educate and help children, with a moment's notice was an inspiration to all those that have or may call themselves educators. Burl was an avid golfer and member of the Rolling Greens Country Club. He loved his grandsons and family. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, but mostly he was a sports fanatic, appreciating both men's and women's high school and collegiate sports. He could be seen roaming the visitors' sidelines during every Green River Wolves High School football game, where he will truly be missed. Burl was a referee and first time inductee of the Wyoming Sports Officials Association Hall of Fame. He also had the talent to take the podium with passion at a moment's notice and entertain any type audience. He was involved in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Masonic Lodge, Shriners, VFW, and he headed up the DARE and the Just Say No programs in the state of Wyoming. Survivors include wife, Olive of Green River, Wyo.; two children, daughter, Linda (Ted) Walker of Green River, Wyo.; son, Lary (Julie) Hoopes of Big Lake, Minn.; four grandsons, Steve Walker of Casper, Wyo.; Devin Walker of Green River, Wyo., Colby Sato of Honaunau, Hawaii; Justin Hoopes of Big Lake, Minn., sister, Dorothy Wilder of Marbleton, Wyo.; and brother, Jim Hoopes of Lymon, Wyo. He was preceded in death by parents; two sisters, Leona and Midge; and brother, Reed. Funeral service was Monday, Sept. 18, at the Green River High School Gymnasium. Military graveside services and interment, Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, Wyo. The family of Burl Orvel Hoopes Jr. respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2350 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1148, Green River, Wyo 82935. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 2006 Lucinda Montgomery Lucinda Adeline Montgomery, 77, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 32 years and former resident of Glendale, Ariz., Ms. Montgomery had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born in Reliance on Jan. 27, 1929, the daughter of Kenneth and Olga Long Wilcox. She attended school in Reliance and Rock Springs and was a 1947 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She attended Mary Hardin Baylor College in Belton, Texas, where she received a bachelor of arts degree in English and history. She married Donald Montgom-ery. They later divorced. Ms. Montgomery taught elementary school in Farson and Mountain View for two years and later worked as a bookkeeper for Bestway Lumber Company, Sty-lish Stout Shop and Herbergers. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, a bridge club in Rawlins and a neighborhood birthday club. She was an accomplished artist whose interests included reading, arts, crafts and collecting owls. Survivors include her nephews and nieces, Mark Wilcox and wife Mary Ann, Ken Wilcox, Janice Tracy and husband Bob, Gene Edward Miller, Janet Iokepa, Dale Montgomery and Keith Montgomery; sister-in-law, Helen Wilcox; and cousins, Mary Ellen Cox, John French and wife Norma, Lawrence French, Jim Wilcox, Amose Wilcox, Barbara Bartholomew and John Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Olga; one brother, Henry Wilcox; and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 2006 NORMA L. “PEGGY” ESTES LANDER--Private services and burial for Norma L. "Peggy” Estes were conducted in Green River at the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Estes, 79, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at her home in Lander after a four-year illness. She was born July 21, 1927, in Green River, to James Albert and Gladys Casteel. She grew up in Green River. She married George "Mick" Estes in 1946. They had three daughters; one died as an infant. When her husband died in 1965, she and her two daughters moved to the Bay area in California. She worked at Treasure Island for the U.S. Navy as a civilian in data processing for 10 years before working 10 years at Southern Pacific Trans in San Francisco. She retired in 1986 and moved to Wheat Ridge, Colo. She moved to Lander in 2004. Her interests included her family, cooking, music, sewing and making bead jewelry. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Estes and Karen Herman and husband Don; two grandsons, Jonathan and Scott; and three great-grandchildren Emile, Kaitlyn and Sylvia She was preceded in death by her husband, Mick; infant daughter, Susan; parents, Albert and Gladys; three sisters, Irene Estes, Mildred Schmied and Maxine Adney; and two brothers, Dale and Lawrence. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 2006 CATHERINE MARIE MARES A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Catherine Marie Mares at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 at the church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Ms. Mares, 23, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006 in Rock Springs. She graduated from Green River High School in 2000 and continued her education at Western Wyoming Community College. She then attended the University of Wyoming where she earned a bachelor’s degree in social work in May 2006. During college, she participated in extracurricular activities such as horseback riding and running. She worked as a waitress to put herself through college. She then worked at the Cathedral Home in Laramie where she helped underprivileged and sick children. After graduating from UW, she started her career as a social worker at the YWCA Safehouse in Rock Springs. She is survived by her parents, George and Sheila Jost; and three siblings, Clair Scott, LaMar Jost and Theresa Jost. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 2006 ELSIE FRANCES DELLAI A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Elsie Frances Dellal at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Dellai, 84, of 1215 Lowell Ave., Rock Springs, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she died following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 27, 1922, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Martin and Frances Tratnik Kobler. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Reno P. Dellai in Rock Springs on April 25, 1941. He preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 1993. Mrs. Dellai was a reporter and society editor for the Rocket-Miner for 17 years and retired in 1986. She a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Wyoming Press Association, American Association of Retired Persons, Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center, the Woman's Club of Rock Springs, YWCA, WTB Bridge Club, St. Monica Sodality, Parent Teacher Organization and Parent Teachers Association. She served as a previous chairman of the Garden Section of the Woman's Club of Rock Springs and was a superintendent for the Sweetwater County Fair Flower Show for approximately five years. She also organized the St. Michael's Society for the Catholic Church. Mrs. Dellal received a special media award from the Rock Springs Public Library in 1982 during National Library Week, women booster awards in 1980 and 1981 from the Rock Springs Jaycees and Special Friends media award in 1982. Mrs. Dellai had also been hostess for Wyoming tours to Europe. Before working for the newspaper, she was employed by a national car rental, a research firm in Philadelphia, a publishing firm and in the Office of Price Administration during World War II as a junior price clerk for Sweetwater County. Her survivors include one daughter, Debby L. Dellai-Boese and husband Ed of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law, John Nelson; one sister-in-law, Lena K. Nelson of Rock Springs; two cousins, Blanche Zaversnik and Eric Dolence, both of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Erin and Seth Boese; and one great-grandchild, Hunter Ledford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Frances; husband, Reno; one brother, Walter Kobler; and one cousin, Edwin Dolence. --- Green River Star, Sep 27, 2006 John Lee Syndergaard John Lee Syndergaard, 58, of Rock Springs passed away Sept. 17, 2006, at the V.A. Hospital in Salt Lake City. A long time resident of Rock Springs, Syndergaard passed away following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 25, 1947, in Powell, the son of Harold Burt Syndergaard and Helen Bernice Swenson Syndergaard. Syndergaard attended school in Powell and graduated from Powell High School with the Class of 1966. He attended Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs where he studied electrical engineering. He married Peggy Jean Rawles in Elko, Nev., on April 3, 1982, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 2002. Syndergaard owned and operated Syndergaard Electric until his retirement in 1988. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. Syndergaard was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion Archie Hay Post #24. His interests included spending time with his grandsons and his constant companions Darby and Sissy, his schnauzers. He enjoyed dancing, hunting, fishing, camping, carving wood, playing board games and cards. In his youth he enjoyed riding horses and competing in rodeos. Survivors include his mother Helen Syndergaard of Layton, Utah; two sons, Rick E. Whitley and wife Debbie of Graham, Wash., and John H. Syndergaard and wife Cierra of Ft. Drum, N.Y.; four sisters Marqetta Davis, of Layton, Utah, Tammy Feuchtwanger of Desoto, Texas, Teresa Lowe, also of Layton, Utah, and Lisa Glass of Jay, Okla.; two grandchildren, Joshua M. and Jared M. Whitley of Graham, Wash., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Syndergaard, father Harold Burt Syndergaard and brother Larry Dean Syndergaard. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Masonic Lodge conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post #24 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 2006 Darlene Bly HOUSTON--Darlene Bly, 63, of Pinedale, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, in Houston, Texas. She was born March 28, 1943, in Garden City, Kan., the daughter of Eunice Miller. She attended high school in Dragerton, Utah, and graduated from East Carbon High School in Price, Utah, in 1960. She married Elmer Sonny Bly in 1962. They had two daughters, LaDawn Kaye and Stacey Lynn. They moved to Rock Springs in 1970. She worked at JC Penney and was later one of the first female drivers for UPS. She was a partner in Jublin Shoes and Model Boot and Leather prior to moving to Pinedale in 1986. She was a house painter in Pinedale. She was an avid softball player and was the pitcher for the Downtown Merchants Association womens team. The team qualified for state and regional tournaments several times. After moving to Pinedale, she took up bowling and bowled in Pinedale and Rock Springs leagues until her death. Other interests included traveling, visiting friends and family, gambling, and being with her only grandson Taylor and her dog Chauncey. She was a member of the Pinedale Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Rock Springs American Legion Auxiliary and Rock Springs Ladies Auxiliary Eagles. Survivors include her mother, Eunice Miller of White River, Colo.; two daughters and sons-in-law, LaDawn Bly and Ben Kidd of Houston and Stacey and Mike Court of Rock Springs; one grandson, Taylor Court; two sisters, Dorothy Chase and Ronda Miller; and one brother, Melvin Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; father, Harold Hall; stepfather, Harold Miller; and brother, Harold Guy Hall. Memorial services and a celebration of life will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at the VFW Hall in Pinedale. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 2006 ROBERT ELMER FORSLIN LAKE HAVASU, Ariz.--A memorial service for Robert Elmer Forslin was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2006 at the Green River LDS Church in Green River. Forslin, 62, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at his home in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. He was born July 22, 1944, in Rock Springs, a son of Elmer and Elsie Monahan Forslin. He was raised in Green River and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962. A retired sergeant major in the U.S. Marine Corps, his military career spanned 27 years. His Interests included hunting, fishing and camping with family. He is survived by two daughters, Shawna and husband Jeff Shocklay of Garland, Texas, and Shal Forslin of Clearfield, Utah; grandchildren, Gabriel, Rognan, Kennedy and Valerie; mother, Elle Forslan of Green River; siblings, Virginia and husband Floyd Young of Powell, Allen of Green River and Janet and husband Mark Hepworth of Centervilla, Utah; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer; and infant sister, Alice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 2006 KARL LEE WILLIAMS Services for Karl Lee Williams were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Gary Nelson, Karl and Nick Williams, Gary Garlick and Kit Schofield. Honorary pallbearers ware Ron Williams, Dan Blunk, Tom Stott, Terry Vincelle, Robert Herman and John Crosson. Williams, 49, of Blake St., Green River, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a lifelong resident of Green River. He was born July 1, 1957, in Rock Springs, to Beverly and Carl Williams. He was a member of the local Eagles and the NRA. He worked with the City of Green River Water Department for many years. He was a hunter safety instructor with many medals and ribbons for his shooting skills. His interests included hunting, military history, building tank models, playing chess and Risk with his sons, and bowling. His survivors include two sons, Karl Lee Thomas and wife Kimberly and Nicholas James; one daughter, Pauline Clauson and husband Kyle; five grandchildren, Keenan, Shiloh, Conrad, Karl Lee Thomas Jr., and Wesley; wife, Christine; father, Carl; brother, Ron and wife Mary: one niece, Kada; two nephews, Ron Jr. and Johnathan; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly; and his grandparents, Blunk and Williams. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 2006 KYLE ALLEN WILDE and KYLLAN ALBERT WILDE Graveside services and interment for Kyle Allen Wilde and Kyllan Albert Wilde, infant twin sons of Edwin and Candice Wilde, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 at the McKinnon Cemetery with Bishop Mike Potter conducting the services. They died Sept. 26, 2006 at the Evanston Regional Hospital. Survivors include their parents of McKinnon, one sister, Karlee Kay Beth Wilde of McKinnon; their paternal grandparents, Tim and Marilee Wilde of McKinnon; their maternal grandparents, Craig Draper of Rock Springs and Janice Normand of Rock Springs; honorary grandparents, Stephen and Virginia Myers of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Fox Funeral Home, Oct 1, 2006 Christy Jacobs Christy Lynn Jacobs, 43, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 at the University of Utah Medical Center after a lengthy battle with leukemia. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she was born on Feb. 12, 1963, the daughter of Tom and Judy Harper. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Spring High School with the class of 1981. She married Randy Jacobs on January 22, 1983 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. They had been married for 23 years. Christy had been employed at the Rock Springs National Bank. Her interest included fishing, camping, snowmobiling, golfing, and spending time with her family. She was an avid gymnast and was instrumental in establishing the Rock Springs Gymnastic programs. She also coached choreographed, and was a Level 9 USAG judge. Survivors include her husband Randy of Rock Springs; daughter Leslie Jacobs of Rock Springs and son Shawn Jacobs and fiancé Kristina Chick of Grand Junction, Colorado; parents, Tom & Judy Harper of Pinedale; sister Debbie Hensley of Laramie and brother Mike Harper and wife Corey of Pinedale; grandmother, Bertha Peters of Rock Springs; mother-in-law, Ruth Jacobs of Middlebury, Vermont; several aunts, uncles and cousins; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Thomas Harper, maternal grandparents, Gordon & Marie Edwards, sister, Sherrie Porter, father-in-law Abraham Jacobs and paternal step grandfather William “Pete” Peters. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 noon Thursday, October 5, 2006 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd & B Street, Rock Springs. Rev. Ann Fontaine and Bernadine Craft will officiate. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 2006 CAROL JEAN BROWN Memorial services for Carol Jean Brown were conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Mrs. Brown, 63, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at her home. She was born April 8, 1943 in Ava, Mo., the daughter of Daniel T. and Mildred Louise Haynes Bailey. She attended schools in Fremont, Calif., and graduated from Washington High School in Fremont with the class of 1959. She married John Patrick O’Brien in 1959. They were later divorced. She married Avery F. “Buck” Brown in 1974. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was employed in motel management for many years. Her interests included rock hunting, her grandchildren and studying American Indian culture. Survivors include one son, Steve O’Brien of Rock Springs; daughter, Kelly O’Brien Fantin and husband Richard of Rock Springs; mother, Louise Bailey of Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers, Daniel Bailey and wife Mary of Louisville, Ky., and Thomas Bailey and wife Cris of Albuquerque, N.M.; eight grandchildren, George, Senica, Danielle, Tara and April Moore, Thomas O’ Brien, McKenna McVicker and Avery O’Brien, all of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Ashtin and Kamryn Moore and Wesly Anastos; special friends, Donna Schmidt and Cindy Howe; and the staff of Rocky Mountain Home Care. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel, and husband, Avery. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 2006 MARY “DARLENE” BLY HOUSTON—Memorial services and a celebration of life was conducted for Mary “Darlene” Bly at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at the VFW Hall in Pinedale. Mrs. Bly, 63, of Pinedale, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, in Houston, Texas. She was born March 28, 1943 in Garden City, Kan., the daughter of Eunice Miller. She attended high school in Dragerton, Utah, and graduated from East Carbon High School in Price, Utah, in 1960. She married Elmer “Sonny” Bly in 1962. They had two daughters, LaDawn Kaye and Stacey Lynn. They moved to Rock Springs in 1970. She worked at JC Penney and was later one of the first female drivers for UPS. She was a partner in Jublin Shoes and Model Boot and Leather prior to moving to Pinedale in 1986. She was a house painter in Pinedale. She was an avid softball player and was the pitcher for the Downtown Merchants Association women’s team. The team qualified for state and regional tournaments several times. After moving to Pinedale, she took up bowling and bowled in Pinedale and Rock Springs leagues until her death. Other interests included traveling, visiting friends and family, gambling, and being with her only grandson, Taylor and her dog, Chauncey. She was a member of the Pinedale Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Rock Springs American Legion Auxiliary and Rock Springs Ladies Auxiliary Eagles. Survivors include her mother, Eunice Miller of White River, Colo.; two daughters and sons-in-law, LaDawn Bly and Ben Kidd of Houston and Stacey and Mike Court of Rock Springs; one grandson, Taylor Court; two sisters, Dorothy Chase and Ronda Miller; and one brother, Melvin Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; father, Harold Hall; stepfather, Harold Miller; and brother, Harold “Guy” Hall. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 2006 JOSEPHINE GECKELER KNOXVILLE, Ga.—Memorial services for Josephine Geckeler were conducted Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at River of Light Church in Warner Robins, Ga. Josephine Geckeler, 68, of 1900 Highway 425, Knoxville, Ga., died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. She was born March 20, 1938 to Anton and Ladene Palcher in Butte Valley, Colo. She attended school in Stansbury and Reliance, graduating from Reliance in 1956. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Steven Hendricks; grandchildren, Melissa, Charlie and David Hendricks; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carrie and Ben Baher, Emma and Louie Tomassi, Helen and Bob Wilson and Lillian and Alex Pryich. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Ladene; sister, Anna Head; brothers, Robert, James, William and Charles Palcher; and ex-husband, Darrell Geckeler. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 2006 CATHERINE MAE JACKSON Funeral services for Catherine Mae Jackson were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Jackson, 90, of 126 L St., Rock Springs, died at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jackson died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 9, 1916 in Spearfish, S.D., the daughter of Charlie and Mabel Parsons. She attended school in Deadwood, S.D. She married Lloyd L. Jackson in Deadwood. He preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 1989. Mrs. Jackson worked as a clerk for Lou Ben Bakery for several years. She was a member of the Victory Christian Fellowship in Rock Springs. Her interests included baking, camping, cooking and hiking. Survivors include one son, Theodore Jackson of Battle Mountain, Nev.; one daughter, Janice Jackson Switzer of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Rodney Jackson, Lloyd Jackson, Catherine Tackett, Lois Jackson, Ted Jackson and John Jackson; and nine great-grandchildren, Spenzer, Crista, Jennifer, Justin, Sydney, J.T., Billie, Jessica and Nicole. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; parents, Charlie and Mabel; two sisters, Flora Gross and Vera Harris; and two brothers, Harry Parsons and Hawley Parsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 2006 CHRISTY LYNN JACOBS Funeral services for Christy Lynn Jacobs were conducted at noon Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs. The Rev. Ann Fontaine and Bernadine Craft officiated. Interment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Jacobs, 43, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006 at the University of Utah Medical Center after a lengthy battle with leukemia. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born on Feb. 12, 1963, the daughter of Tom and Judy Harper. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Spring High School with the class of 1981. She married Randy Jacobs on January 22, 1983 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. They were married for 23 years. She had been employed at the Rock Springs National Bank. Her interest included fishing, camping, snowmobiling, golfing, and spending time with her family. She was an avid gymnast and was instrumental in establishing the Rock Springs gymnastic programs. She also coached choreographed, and was a Level 9 USAG judge. Survivors include her husband Randy of Rock Springs; daughter, Leslie Jacobs of Rock Springs; son, Shawn Jacobs and fiancé Kristina Chick of Grand Junction, Colorado; parents, Tom and Judy Harper of Pinedale; sister, Debbie Hensley of Laramie; brother, Mike Harper and wife Corey of Pinedale; grandmother, Bertha Peters of Rock Springs; mother-in-law, Ruth Jacobs of Middlebury, Vermont; and several aunts, uncles and cousins; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Thomas Harper; maternal grandparents, Gordon and Marie Edwards; sister, Sherrie Porter; father-in-law Abraham Jacobs; and paternal step-grandfather William “Pete” Peters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 13, 2006 Roxana Shaw Brown SALT LAKE CITY, Utah---Roxana Shaw Brown, 83, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She had been a resident of Rock Springs for many years prior to moving to Utah. She was born March 22, 1923, in Tetonia, Idaho, the daughter of James Albert and May Thatcher Shaw. She married H. Grant Brown on June 9, 1942. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He preceded her in death. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. She served two temple missions in the Atlanta, Ga., and Denver, Colo. Temple. Survivors include her children, Daniel Grant Brown and wife Linda, Patricia Bowdey, Helen McGuire and husband, Stan, Marilyn Brown and David S. Brown and wife Nanette; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lofthouse and Naomi Norwood; and brother, Dr. James T. Shaw and wife Pauline. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Grant; and sister, Ardis Kofoed. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at the Midvale 10th Ward LDS Chapel, 8825 S. 150 W., Salt Lake City. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, at the Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S) and from 9-9:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at the church. Friends may also call from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 2006 BERTHA PETERS Funeral services for Bertha Peters were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2016, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. The Rev. Mike Maynard of the Emmanuel Baptist Church officiated. Interment took place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Peters, 84, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at her home in Rock Springs. She was born April 26, 1922, in Parrish, Ala., the daughter of Wiley and Vercie Thompson. She married Thomas "Tom" Harper in Jasper, Ala., on Oct. 31, 1942. They moved to Rock Springs in 1948. He preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1965. She later married William "Pete" Peters in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1991. She worked at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years and also for Safeway, retiring in 1985. Her interests included family gatherings and traveling with several dear friends. Survivors include her son, Tom Harper and wife Judy of Pinedale; stepson, Bill Peters and wife Gloria of Bellevue, Wash.; stepdaughters, Mary Nehrig and husband Robert of Greeley, Colo., and Evelyn Mahoney of Prescott, Ariz.; brother, Raymond Thompson and wife Alice of Tullahoma, Tenn.; sister, Lorene Tate of Jackson, Miss.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both her husbands, Tom Harper and "Pete" Peters; parents, Wiley and Vercie; one brother, Alvin Thompson; one sister, Christine Thompson; and two granddaughters, Sherrie Porter and Christy Jacobs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 2006 JACK THOMAS UNGER, JR. VALENCIA, Calif.--Funeral services for Jack Thomas Unger Jr., were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Larry Johnson officiated. Interment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Unger, 36, of Valencia, Calif., formerly of Rock Springs, died Oct. 2, 2006, at the USC Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif., after a four-year illness. He was born Jan. 2, 1970, in Rock Springs, the son of Jack and Lucy Urrutia Unger. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1987. He also attended welding classes at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. He had been employed in the construction business. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Canyon Country, Calif. His interests included camping, fishing, animals, Harley Davidson motorcycles and spending time with his nephew Aaron. Survivors include his wife, Lynne of Valencia; stepfather and mother, Dennis and Lucy Case of Rock Springs, sister, Christina Penoff and husband Eric of Rock Springs; grandmother, Lucy Urrutia of Rock Springs; best friend and cousin, Chris Martinez of Rock Springs; nephews, Aaron Penoff and Steven Gunderson, both of Rock Springs; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Unger Sr.; sister, Allyenne Urrutia Ebersold; paternal grandparents, Lewis and Dorothy Unger; and maternal grandfather, Robert Urrutia St. --- Green River Star, Oct 18, 2006 Eileen Viola Curtis Eileen Viola Curtis, 84, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 14, 2006, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Sidney, Neb., Curtis died following a sudden illness. She was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Hudson, Kan., the daughter of the late William and Lorena Tieperman. Curtis attended schools in Hudson, Kan., and was a graduate of Hudson High School. She married Lester Junior ‘Curley' Curtis June 15, 1941, and he preceded her in death April 10, 1998. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and Daughters of the Nile. Her main interests in life were her children, grandchildren and her friends. She loved baby sitting, gardening, flowers and canning. Survivors include two sons L.J. Curtis and wife Janie and William L. Curtis and wife Marguerite, all of Rock Springs; three daughters Cheri Macy and husband Bruce, Vickie Sue Dieckgrafe and husband John and Tammy Ann Morlock and husband Monte, all of Rock Springs; one brother Jerry Tieperman and wife Phyllis of Sterling, Kan.; one sister Bonnie Holland and husband Ed of Chesterfield, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one brother Jim Tieperman. Funeral Services were conducted this afternoon at the First Congregational Church, in Rock Springs. Rev. Harvey Joyner conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Monte Morlock, Kenny Curtis, Jeremy Kendall, A J Macy, Daris White and Jim Zanetti. Honorary pallbearers were Freddie Curtis and Zachary Zanetti The family of Eileen V. Curtis respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital, Fairfax Avenue and Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103. --- Green River Star, Oct 18, 2006 Dominick Coletti Dominick Coletti, 95, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 13, 2006, at the Berkley Manor in Denver. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of California, Coletti passed away following a brief illness. He was born on July 25, 1911, in Sublette, Wyo., the son of the late Joseph Peter and Lucy Tappero Coletti. Coletti attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1929. He married Mathilda Kvasnak July 10, 1942, in Reno, Nev., and she preceded him in death Nov. 27, 1995. Coletti worked in the coal mines for many years and retired from Stauffer Chemical Company July 15, 1976. He was a longtime member of the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Coletti was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie No. 151, the Catholic Golden Age and an active member of the Italian American Society. He recently received recognition as being one of the oldest and longest members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He served as secretary of that organization for more than 25 years. Survivors include his daughter Patti Schraeder and husband Rick of Denver; one brother, Clyde Coletti of San Jose, Calif.; five grandchildren, Sean Schraeder and wife Sara of Phoenix, Brett Schraeder and wife Linda of Altadena, Calif.; Eric Schraeder and wife Nicole of Sacramento, Calif.; Amie Landman and husband Cassidy of Grand Junction, Colo., and Ross Schraeder of Huelva, Spain; five great grandchildren and five nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, son Paul Joseph Coletti and his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and Monday morning at the Vase Chapel until time of services. The family of Dominick Coletti respectfully suggest that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center, 538 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901 --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 2006 DANIEL PAUL MICHAELIS Funeral services for Daniel Paul Michaelis were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Shields conducted the services. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Michaelis, 54, of 2911 Colima Drive, Rock Springs died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Powell, Michaelis had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born Oct. 3, 1952, in Worland, the son of Willis J. and Elsie M. Zimmerman Michaelis. He attended school in Greybull and was a graduate of Greybull High School with the class of 1971. He graduated from Northwest Community College with a degree in welding technology. He married Holly Neher on Aug. 19, 1972, in Powell. Michaelis was employed by the Jim Bridger Power Plant for 30 years as a supervisor. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was an avid outdoorsman whose interests included hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his dogs, Bailee and Bree. Survivors include his wife, Holly Michaelis of Rock Springs; mother, Elsie Michaelis of Greybull; two brothers, Kelly Michaelis and wife Linda of Billings, Mont., and Barry Michaelis of Greybull; three sisters, Patty Crumrine and husband Dave of Medford, Ore., Kate Ewen and husband Jerry of Shell and Sandy Richard and husband John of St. George, Kan,; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Lillian Neher of Powell; extended family, the Rev. Scott Shields and wife Jenniter and children Shelby, Grace and Isabelle; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Willis --- Green River Star, Oct 25, 2006 James “Jim” Claude Rouse James ‘Jim' Claude Rouse, 60, longtime resident of Rock Springs, died Oct. 19, 2006, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City after a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 26, 1946, in Craig, Colo., the son of Claude James Rouse and Ann Helen Mehalek Rouse. He married Mary Margaret Garcia Sept. 18, 1964, in Kemmerer. Jim attended schools in Kemmerer and graduated from high school in the Marine Corps. He served for seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Viet Nam war and had been stationed in Saigon and Okinawa. Jim owned and operated Desert Air Heating & Air Conditioning in Rock Springs for the last 10 years. He was a member of the Green River Eagles FOE 2350. He was also a member of the Catholic Church. His interests were fishing, hunting, reading, his annual trips to Wendover, Nev., and studying to increase his knowledge. Survivors included his wife, Margaret of Rock Springs; mother, Ann Rouse of Rock Springs; five sons, Lloyd Hubert and wife Georgia of Upton, Buckley Hubert and wife Dyanne of Green River, Jimmie C. Rouse of Richfield, Minn., Warren Ray Rouse and Kenneth Rouse, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Margaret McFadden and husband David of Rock Springs; one brother, Forrest Rouse of Rock Springs; three sisters, Claudia Bochetto and husband Gerry, Patricia Ritchison, Sandra Kay Rouse and fiancé Les Knodel, all of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Claude James Rouse and grandson, Pfc. Joseph Mayek. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers officiated. Pallbearers were Buckley Hubert, Lloyd Hubert, Warren Rouse, Jimmie Rouse, Andrew Hubert, Eric Hubert, Jason McFadden and Forrest Rouse. Graveside military honors and interment took place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 2006 Marlene Wall BASIN Marlene Wall, 58, of 890 Highway 20 S., Basin died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 at the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. A resident of Basin for the past four years, and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Ms. Wall had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born May 2, 1948, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Herbert Conrad and Mary Sturman Wall. She was a Rock Springs High School graduate in 1966 and attended and graduated from St. Marks Nursing School in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was employed at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County until ill health forced her retirement in 1970. Ms. Wall was one of the early kidney transplant recipients. Her mother was the donor in 1970. Her interests included helping and advising the ill and watching television. Survivors include two brothers, Fred Wall and wife Caroline of LaHabra, Calif., and Ray Wall and wife Anita of Rock Springs; two sisters, Judy Anderson and Nancy Moylen and husband Roger, all of Rock Springs; one aunt; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Swede and Mary; and one niece, Stephanie Wall. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel Friday morning until time of services. The family will be receive relatives and friends at 820 Garfield Lane, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 2006 NEVADA PITTAM Funeral services were conducted for Nevada Pittam at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Pittam, 88, of 2085 Ponderosa Way, Rock Springs died on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for two days. A former resident of Superior and longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Pittam had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born July 19, 1918, in Banner County, Neb., the daughter of Carl and Kittie Palmer Quigley. She attended schools in Kimball, Neb. She married Earl C. Pittam on March 4, 1935, in Fort Collins, Colo. He preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 1992. Her survivors include two sons, Robert Eugene Pittam and wife Sharon of North Salt Lake City, Utah, and Jerry Lee Pittam and wife Patricia of Vernon Hills, Ill.; one daughter, Virginia Ann Rornaro, of Rock Springs; two brothers, Oscar, Quigley and Ocie Quigley; nine grandchildren, David Pittam and wife Becky, Richard Pittam, Treva Kosloski and husband Leonard, Christine Pittam, Donald Lucero and wife Christine, Joseph Romero did wife Della, Kenneth Romero and wife Dee, Kirsa Dosemagen and husband John and Bradley Pittam and wife Jennifer; 19 great-grandchildren; seven-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Kittie; husband Earl; twin sons in infancy; tour sisters, Edith Dumler, Daisy Holbrook, Dorothy Inman and Beulah Withers; three brothers, Andrew Quigley, Ray Quigley and Victor Quigley; and one son-in-law, Adonis Romero. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 2006 GLORIA JEAN PUCKETT Funeral services were conducted for Gloria Jean Puckett at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at First Assembly of God, Green River. The Rev. Phillip Rose conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Puckett, 51, of 645 Iowa Ave., Green River, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. She had been in ill health for nearly two years. She was born Aug. 1, 1955, in Laramie, the daughter of John and Genovie Bustos. She attended school in Hanna and was a 1973 graduate of Hanna High School. She married Robert Lee Puckett on Oct. 28, 1972 in Hanna. Mrs. Puckett was employed at various stores as a cashier. Her interests included spending time with her family and selling glassware and home garden products. Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Puckett; parents, John and Genovie; two sons, Joseph Alan Puckett and Robert Gerald Puckett; one daughter, Angela Dawn Maez and husband Jason of Green River; four brothers, Robert Bustos and wife Cathy of Hanna, John Bustos of Green River, Archie Bustos and wife Patsy of Craig, Colo., and Richard Bustos of Rock Springs; four sisters, Linda Bustos of Rawlins, Pauline Rodriguez and husband Nick, and Patsy Garcia, all of Hanna, and Rose Irene and husband Ellie of Elko, Nev.; five grandchildren, Breanna Puckett, Shyanna Puckett, Shaelyn Maez, Seyarra Puckett and Austyn Maez; mother-in-law, Emagene Puckett; brother-in-law, Jimmie Puckett; sister-in-law, Janet Puckett; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 2006 CLARICE DEYON TYLER EVANSTON---Memorial services for Clarice Deyon Tyler were conducted on Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Straight and Narrow Drive, Evanston. Interment followed in the Adams Cemetery in Granger. Mrs. Tyler, 76, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at her home in Evanston. She was born June 28, 1930, in Kemmerer to Roy and Idonna (Herford) Adams. She married Martin Edward Tyler on Sept. 14, 1946, in Montana. They lived in Olympia, Wash., for 17 years before moving to Granger where they owned and operated the Church Bar for 35 years. They retired and moved to Thermopolis, Wyo. in 1992. Her husband preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Edward Val Tyler of Thermopolis; daughters, June and husband Kirk Schumacher of Rock Springs, and Carol and husband Doug Rimer and Susan Muller, all of Evanston; son-in-law, Gary Muller Sr.; daughter-in-law, Shelly Tyler; sisters, Beverly Tanner of Rock Springs and Nadine Boland of Texas; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Nov 8, 2006 Edna Julia Fedell Copyak Edna Julia Fedell Copyak, 88, of Rock Springs died Nov. 4 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 13, 1917, in Breezy Hill, Kan., the daughter of the late Joseph and Leona Senechal Fedell. She attended schools in Kansas and Price, Utah, and was a graduate of Carbon County High School with the class of 1938. She married George Walter Copyak in Green River in 1949. She was employed most recently at the Rock Springs Rocket Miner as circulation manager where she retired in 1979. She was a member of Episcopal Church of Holy Communion, Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center, Tyrolean Trenti of Wyoming and Sweetwater Diabetes Chapter. Her interests included spending time with her family, making dried flower creations, crafts, painting, writing stories and poems and working puzzles. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Leanne Copyak of Salt Lake City, Fred and Jeanette Copyak of Clearfield, Utah, and George J. and Linda Copyak of West Valley City, Utah; eight grandchildren; four great-grand children; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Episcopal Church of Holy Communion in Rock Springs. Dr. Bernadine Craft will conduct the services. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Edna Julia Fedell Copyak respectfully suggests memorials be made to The Cathedral Home For Children, P.O. Box 520, Laramie, Wyoming 82070 or charity of your choice. --- Green River Star, Nov 8, 2006 Jack J. James Jack J. James, 82, of Rock Springs, passed away Nov. 1, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Rock Springs. He was born June 22, 1924, in Rock Springs, the son of the late William and Mabel Doak James. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High school with the class of 1943. He married Geraldine Kobler in Rock Springs on Sept. 8, 1950. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He served in the Normandy, Northern France, German Campaigns; including the invasion of Omaha Beach and Battle of Bulge. His decorations and citations included Good Conduct Ribbon, three Bronze Campaign Stars, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon and Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster. He was the owner of James Brothers Painting Inc. for 35 years. He was a member of American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, Fraternal Order of the Eagles 151, and BPO Elks, Disabled American Veterans and International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades 79. His interests included reading, camping, fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Geraldine; one daughter, Jacqueline Edgin and husband Earl of Rawlins; three sons, Mark James of Rock Springs, Gerald James and wife Paula of Seattle, Wash., and David James and wife Susan of Littleton, Colo.; one brother Bill James of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Agnes, one nephew John James, daughter-in-law Nioma Yetter James and one sister-in law Catherine James Funeral services were conducted at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Nov 8, 2006 Charles E. “Buzz” Keller Charles E. “Buzz” Keller, 90, of Port Orchard, Wash., died Nov. 3 following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 27, 1916, in Dawson County, Mont., the son of the late Edward and Johanna Timmerscheidt Keller. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1934. He married Betsy Imogene Bohn in 1940 in Rock Springs. She preceded him death in 1997. He worked as a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 36 years until his retirement in 1976. He was a lifetime member of the Odd Fellows in Rock Springs, and the First Congregational Church. His interests included photography, woodworking, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Royce Keller of Newcastle, and Richard “Dick” and Vicki Keller of Port Orchard, Wash.; one daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Jerry Patrick of Bremerton, Wash., and one sister, Barbara Swanson and husband Earl of Denver. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one infant daughter Barbara Keller, and one brother, Earl “Bud” Keller. Graveside services and inurnment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. --- Fox Funeral Home, Nov 9, 2006 Mary Campbell Mary Campbell, 80, died Wednesday at her home in Rock Springs after a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born July 3, 1926 in Reliance, Wyoming, the daughter of Emil Miltnovich and Ella Goich. She married Wayne Campbell on March 29, 1969 in Rock Springs. Mary attended Yellowstone Elementary and Rock Springs High School. She had been employed as a waitress at local restaurant for many years. She also had worked at Safeway and the Holiday Inn. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests were traveling and making visits to South Pass. Survivors include her husband Wayne of Rock Springs; daughter Linda Fischer and husband Rick of Denver, Colorado; two grandchildren, Daren and Kale Fischer both of Denver; three nephews, Robbie, Ray, and Richard Machelle all of Denver. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Emil Miltnovich, sister, Ella Michel and nephew Max. Cremation will take place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. At her request, no services will be held. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 2006 JOHN FRANKLIN TAYLOR Memorial services for John Franklin Taylor were conducted on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside Services and inurnment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Taylor, 90, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, from natural causes. He was born Dec. 28, 1915, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, the son of Mary and John Taylor. He spent most of his childhood in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1934 with his twin brother, Harvey Taylor He joined the U.S. Air Force and was a bomber pilot with the 491 Bombardier Group during World War II. After the war, he lived and worked in Pinedale for several years. He also lived and worked in Colorado, California and Arizona. He was a truck driver until he retired to live in Wyoming. He married Emma A. Willson on Dec. 28, 1938. They were later divorced. He later married Zoe Weideranders. They were later divorced. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Retired Officers Association. Survivors include Jeanne Zueck and husband Robert of Rock Springs, Cynthia Kahle and husband Roger of Moorpark, Calif., and Brian Taylor of Valley Springs, Calif., eight grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and John; brothers, Harold Taylor and Harvey Taylor, and son, Edward C. Taylor. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 2006 Elza LeRoy Eversole Elza LeRoy Eversole, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a short illness. Eversole was born on Feb. 9, 1914 in Baggs, the son of Ira Carbon and Stella Ladd Eversole. He attended schools in Baggs, Hardin, Mont., and Rock Springs. He left school at the age of 14 to help support his family. He first worked for Jack Corson and later for Blair & Hay Sheep Co. and Bar X Sheep Co. for nearly 40 years. He married Lois Maude VanZandt on Nov. 29, 1937, in Green River. They spent 69 years together in the livestock industry. They lived in Bitter Creek, Pacific Springs, Little Sandy and Rock Springs. In 1950, he purchased a ranch south of Bitter Creek from his uncle Roy Eversole. He retired from active ranching in 1980. He was a member of Rock Springs Elks BPOE 24, Wyoming Stock Growers, Wyoming Farm Bureau and the local Chariot Racing Club. His interests included his family, horses, ranching, sheep dogs and chariot racing. When he was younger, he participated in numerous local rodeos in the Saddle Bronc competitions, winning many awards. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Lois Eversole of Rock Springs; one son, John Eversole and wife Debbie of Bitter Creek; one daughter, Jeanne Eversole of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Martha Eversole of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Jesse Berry and husband Levi of Texhoma, Okla., Wes Eversole and wife Alexis of Portland, Ore., and Carly Eversole of Rock Springs; four great-granddaughters, Daisy May, Emily Anne and Etta Jane, all of Texhoma, and Olive Rose of Portland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Stella; two brothers, Francis and Milford; and one sister-in-law, Alicia. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. --- Casper Star Tribune, Nov 18, 2006 Jeffry Scott Wallendorff Following cremation, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Jeffry Scott Wallendorff, 49, at at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Taylor officiating. Inurnment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. He died Nov. 13, 2006, at his home in Seattle after a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 13, 1957, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Dr. Robert T. and Geanie Greeman Wallendorff. He attended Rock Springs High School and graduated in 1976. He also attended Western Wyoming Community College was a 1978 graduate. He obtained his degree in medical laboratory technology from Weber State College. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. His interests included the arts and hiking. He loved the outdoors and gardening. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs, three brothers and their wives, Mel Wallendorff and Bobby Wallendorff, all of Rock Springs and Larry Wallendorff of Loveland, Colo.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and his partner, Mark Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Grant Wallendorff and Roy and Jean Outcalt and maternal grandparents, Gerald and Buelah Greeman. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, 82901. --- Green River Star, Nov 15 2006 Joseph Frank Jereb Joseph Frank Jereb, 78, of Rock Springs passed away Nov, 9, 2006, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Jereb passed away following a brief illness. He was born on March 4, 1928, in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Anna Ruper Jereb. Jereb attended school in Rock Springs. He married Shirley Mable Armstrong in Rock Springs Oct. 7, 1949, and she preceded him in death Sept. 27, 2004. Jereb was a member of the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. Jereb was employed as an engineer for the Wyoming State Highway Department for 40 years until his retirement in 1990. Survivors include two sons, Robert John Jereb and wife Peggy, and Donald Wayne Jereb, all of Rock Springs; two daughters Shelia Mae Simkin and husband Kenneth of Thayne, and Shelley Lynn Hemmert of Rock Springs; four brothers, Stanley Jereb and wife Mary Ruth of Rock Springs, Jack Jereb and wife Joan of Rock Springs, Alfred Jereb and wife Dana of Lyman and Albert Jereb of Salt Lake City; two sisters Francis Smith and husband Robert of Rock Springs and Cecelia Young of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sons and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father Killian Muli officiated. Military graveside services and interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Joseph Frank Jereb respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Suite D Street, Rock Springs, WY. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 2006 AIDEN DAVID GANSKOP Aiden David Ganskop, infant son of Christopher Ganskop and Megan McCullogh, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents, Christopher Ganskop and Megan McCullogh of Green River; three aunts, Sarah Kincaid of Toole, Utah, Kristy Aaron and Amy Aaron, both of Brookville, Penn.; paternal grandparents, Mike and Sue Ganskop of Green River; maternal grandparents, Mike and Sue Pangallo of Green River; maternal great-grandparents, Myron Smith of Brooksville, Fla., and Carl Andersen of Brookville; paternal great-grandparents, Jerry and Shirley Patton of Casper and Lavonne Klien of Sioux City, Iowa. Cremation will take place. No memorial services will be conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 2006 DONALD LARSEN WASHAM—Funeral services for Donald Larsen were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 at the Manila LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Manila City Cemetery, Manila, Utah. Larsen, 95, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at his home in Washam. He was born March 15, 1911 in Lyman, the son of Joseph Edward Larsen and Mary Ellen McDonald. He attended schools in Lyman and graduated from Lyman High School with the class of 1929. After graduation, he was employed at the CCC camps at Sheep Creek in Daggett County, Utah. He married Esther Boren on April 2, 1938, in Manila. A. Christensen oversaw the ceremony. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Jan, 21, 1948. They moved to Urie, where he ranched for Ross Reed and later worked in the coal mines in Winton during World War II. In 1945, they moved to Manila, where he worked for Marion Campbell. He purchased a small farm in the Washam District in Sweetwater County. There he built a home for his family on the Henry’s Fork. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as bishop of the Manila LDS Ward for 13 years. He worked as a custodian for the Manila Ward and Daggett School District. Survivors include his wife, Esther; two sons, Coyne and Keith; six daughters, Duella, Mera Don, Margie, Renae, Ruth Ann and Blenda; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sons, Darwin, Craig and Kerwin; five brothers, and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 2006 BRYAN JESSE ROGERS EVANS, Colo.—A celebration for the life of Bryan Jesse Rogers was conducted on Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Greeley, Colo. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 at the LDS Stake Center, in Green River. Bishop Daryl A. Parker conducted the services. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Rogers, 29, of Evans, Colo., died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, as a result of a traffic accident. He was born Aug. 14, 1977 in Salt Lake City to I.J. and Kari (Hutchings) Rogers. He grew up in Green River. He graduated from Green River High School in 1995. He later attended the University of Wyoming on a music scholarship for one year. He served a mission for the LDS church in England at the London South Mission. Upon returning home, he returned to the University of Wyoming to continue his education where he met Sara Ostrander. They were married on July 24, 1999 in Laramie. His interests included music, reading, hunting with his dad and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the honorary band fraternity KKY and played tenor sax in the Western Thunder Marching Band at the University of Wyoming. He was employed by BJ Services Company in Brighton, Colo. He and his family lived in Evans for about two years. Survivors include his wife, Sara Rogers of Evans; daughter, Shannyn of Evans; son, Leodell of Evans; his parents, I.J. and Kari Rogers of Green River; sister, Cortnie and husband Jericho Morrell of Green River; three nephews, Isaac, Caleb and Spencer Morrell of Green River; maternal grandparents, Billie Titmus and Gene and Karon Hutchings, all of Evanston; mother- and father-in-law, James and JoAnne Ostrander of Littleton, Colo.; and brother-in-law, Jim Ostrander of Golden, Colo. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leo and Georgia Rogers; and his maternal great-grandparents, George and Florence Titmus. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 2006 BETHANY L. MILLER-AMRICH LAKEWOOD, Colo.—Funeral services for Bethany L. Miller-Amrich were conducted on Friday, Nov. 11, 2006, at the Christ on the Mountain Catholic Church in Lakewood, Colo. Mrs. Miller-Amrich died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2006, at her home after a three-year battle with metastatic melanoma. She was born Sept. 26, 1972 in Greybull to Timothy J. and Pamela O. Miller. After graduating from high school in Rock Springs, she obtained a business degree from the University of Wyoming. She worked in business and human resources management. She married Charlie Amrich on Aug. 28, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Charlie of Lakewood; parents, Timothy and Pamela of Casper; brother, Ryan Miller of Gillette; grandparents, Larry and Ora Probst of Greybull; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 2006 ERNEST JOSEPH ANSELMI MILWAUKEE—Services for Ernest Joseph Anselmi were conducted at St. Anne’s Chapel. Anselmi, 90, a Rock Springs native, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 in Milwaukee, Wis. He was born Jan. 12, 1916 in Rock Springs, the youngest son of Joseph and Maria Menghini Anselmi, immigrants from Brez, Tyrol, Austria. He was a 1934 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He also graduated from the University of Wyoming where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. After college graduation he worked for the Internal Revenue Service. He was a self-employed accountant, and in later years he was employed by Layne Northwest and Ace Iron and Steel. During World War II, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army for over four years. When the Allies liberated a town or village from the Germans, one of his duties was to organized and re-establish a local government. He was a member of the BPO Elks for over 60 years. He was married to Elizabeth “Betty” Wargo for 64 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; son, Joseph and wife Linda Anselmi; daughter, Carol Harris; grandchildren, Tony Anselmi, Kelly and Steve Kalamen, Andy and Jenny Anselmi, and David, Mark and Julie Harris; great-grandchildren Justin, Molly and Joshua; sister and brother-in-law, Emma and Joseph Melinkovich of Cheyenne; and several nieces and nephews, including Patricia LeFaivre of Green River and Mrs. John (Mary Lou) Unguren of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Maria; brothers, Rudy and James; sisters, Faye Walters, Lena Huntley and Josephine Anselmi; and son-in-law, William Harris. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 2006 PAUL JAY WATAHA AUSTIN, Texas—Funeral services for Paul Jay Wataha, 49, of Austin, Texas, were conducted Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 in Austin. Wataha was born Oct. 23, 1957 in Rock Springs. He attended Rock Springs High School and graduated in 1976. He graduated from the University of Utah in accounting, received a master’s degree in business and became a certified public accountant. Wataha continued to further his education and graduated form the Utah School of Law. He was the past president of Austin Groups for the Elderly and also served other charitable organizations. He was a past partner of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore and most recently had a private practice specializing in taxes and estate planning. He is survived by wife, Lora Wataha; three children, Lucinda, Paul and Dori; mother and father, Dorothy and Paul of Rock Springs; brothers, John and wife Mary Jo of Augusta, Ga., and Joe and wife Patti and their daughters, Katie and Erin of Grand Junction, Colo. No local services will be conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 2006 ELZA LEROY EVERSOLE Funeral services for Elza LeRoy Eversole were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Fox Funeral Home, in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Elza LeRoy Eversole, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a short illness. Eversole was born on Feb. 9, 1914 in Baggs, the son of Ira Carbon and Stella Ladd Eversole. He attended schools in Baggs, Hardin, Mont., and Rock Springs. He left school at the age of 14 to help support his family. He first worked for Jack Corson and later for Blair & Hay Sheep Co. and Bar X Sheep Co. for nearly 40 years. He married Lois Maude VanZandt on Nov. 29, 1937, in Green River. They spent 69 years together in the livestock industry. They lived in Bitter Creek, Pacific Springs, Little Sandy and Rock Springs. In 1950, he purchased a ranch south of Bitter Creek from his uncle Roy Eversole. He retired from active ranching in 1980. He was a member of Rock Springs Elks BPOE 24, Wyoming Stock Growers, Wyoming Farm Bureau and the local Chariot Racing Club. His interests included his family, horses, ranching, sheep dogs and chariot racing. When he was younger, he participated in numerous local rodeos in the Saddle Bronc competitions, winning many awards. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Lois Eversole of Rock Springs; one son, John Eversole and wife Debbie of Bitter Creek; one daughter, Jeanne Eversole of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Martha Eversole of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Jesse Berry and husband Levi of Texhoma, Okla., Wes Eversole and wife Alexis of Portland, Ore., and Carly Eversole of Rock Springs; four great-granddaughters, Daisy May, Emily Anne and Etta Jane, all of Texhoma, and Olive Rose of Portland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Stella; two brothers, Francis and Milford; and one sister-in-law, Alicia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 2006 BILLIE L. HIGH Memorial services for Billie L. High were conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. Inurnment was in the Riverview Cemetery Columbarium. Mrs. High, 45, of 1700 Swanson Drive Space 30, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for the past four years and former resident of Wallace, Idaho, Ms. High died following a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 15, 1961, in Wallace, the daughter of Billy High and Eleanor Lynn Rose. She attended school in Idaho and Oregon. She worked at Whispers as a waitress. Her interests included spending time with family and friends, crossword puzzles, cooking, camping, spending time outdoors and gardening. Survivors include her mother, Lynn Rose of Green River; one daughter, Amber Jones and husband Eric of Rock Springs; one son, Brian High of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert Funk and wife Deb of Albany, Ore.; one sister, Cindy Stamps and husband Jack of Osborn, Idaho; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Rose of Osborn; grandchildren, Jauslyn Jones, Aston Jones and Madison Jones, all of Rock Springs; several aunts and uncles, including Phyllis and James Baker of Green River; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Edgar Rose; and one uncle, Marshall Ten Eyck. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 2006 NATHAN DEAN MURPHY MARBLETON—A wake service for Nathan Dean Murphy was conducted Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006 at the home of his parents, William and Sonya Murphy, in Marbleton. Murphy, 23, of 609 Sage St., Marbleton, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. He was a longtime resident of Marbleton and former resident of Riverton. He was born on March 27, 1983 in Riverton, Wyoming, the son of William Dean and Sonya Irene Duncan Murphy. Mr. Murphy attended school in Riverton and Big Piney, Wyoming. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. Mr. Murphy enjoyed snow machining, dirt bike riding, hunting, fishing, he was a daredevil. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents, William and Sonya of Marbleton; one sister, Cherie Murphy of Marbleton, Wyoming; girlfriend, Kim Hennek of Big Piney; maternal grandfather, Jerry Duncan, of Hudson and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandmother and two cousins. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 2006 JEFFREY F. PARSONS Funeral services for Jeffrey F. Parsons were conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Parsons, 38, of 1115 Louisiana Way, Green River, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at his home. He had been a longtime resident of Wyoming. Parsons was born June 30, 1967 in Driggs, Idaho, the son of Oliver Frank Parsons and Joan Betty Teuscher. He attended school in Rock Springs and Pinedale and graduated from Pinedale High School in 1986. Parsons married Billie Jo Gil on June 20, 1992 in Rock Springs. His interests included camping, fishing, hunting and golf. Survivors include his wife, Billie Joe Parsons of Green River; stepfather, Doug Neely of Pinedale; one son, Joshua Parsons of Green River; one daughter, Autumn Parsons of Green River; one brother, Roger Parsons of Gillette; paternal grandmother, Ester Bollinger of Pinedale; and his uncle and aunt, Butch and Ingred Teuscher of Fort Washakie. He was preceded in death b his parents, Oliver and Joan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 2006 W.A. “WILLIE” SUTPHIN TOOELE, Utah—A memorial and celebration of the life of W.A. “Willie” Sutphin was conducted on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at McDougal Funeral Home in Salt Lake City. Sutphin, 80, died on Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 in Tooele, Utah. He was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Mullens, W.Va. to Addison Warren and Cosetta McKinney Sutphin. He married Gloria Lorraine Burr on Sept. 21, 1951 in Providence, R.I. She preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 2000. He served in the U.S. Navy for more than 20 years as a SeaBee, retiring in 1966. He was a World War II veteran serving in Saipan and Okinawa and later served in Vietnam. After retirement from the Navy, he was employed at Tooele Army Deport and Dugway Proving Grounds. His interests included hunting, fishing, automobile repair, music and family camping. Willie is survived by his five children, Michael D. and wife Shauna Sutphin of Rock Springs, Patti L. Schmidt of West Valley City, Utah, Robert W. Sutphin of Salt Lake City, Utah, Susie E. Jensen of El Paso, Texas, Shannon E. and husband Randy Branin of Grantsville, Utah; 10 grandchildren, Randi, Isaac, Kara, Kelli, Marcie, April, Sam, Elliot, Alexis and Michayla; six great-grandchildren, Trevor, Mia, Lucas, Brianna, Carter and Lauren; brother, Herland D. Sutphin; sisters, Hazel I. Schopfer, Pauline A. Dorries, M. Madge Miller and E. Pearl Lusk. He was preceded in death by his parents, Addison and Cosetta; wife, Gloria; one brother and six sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 2006 OLIVE REBECCA TAYLOR Visitation for Olive Rebecca Taylor was conducted on Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 at Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Graveside services were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006 at the Fort Bridger Cemetery, Fort Bridger. Mrs. Taylor, 81, died Monday, Nov. 20, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was born April 3, 1925, in Lyman, the daughter of Alvin James and Eulala (Thompson) Stewart. She married Eugene C. Taylor on June 4, 1945, in Lyman. He preceded her in death in June 2004. Her interests included music, sewing, being a 4-H Club leader, doing furniture upholstery work and spending time working in her yard. She also was a member of the Happy Hour Club. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie E. and wife Jan Taylor of Rock Springs and Terry N. and wife Tara Taylor of Mountain View; daughters, Georgene and husband Charles Fagnant of Mountain View and Cindy and husband Bill Gerhard of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; eight grandchildren; brothers, Owen and wife Sylvia Steward of Homedale, Idaho, Gary and wife Jacie Stewart of Rock Springs and Basil and wife Wanda Stewart of Evanston; and sister, Lois Taylor of Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; parents, Alvin and Eulala; two granddaughters, Natalie and Camille; one brother, Francis; and one sister, Geneal. --- Green River Star, Nov 29, 2006 Edna Mae Gray Wyatt Edna Mae Gray Wyatt, 73, of Rock Springs passed away Nov. 26, 2006, at her home. Gray was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Heightman, Iowa. She was born Aug. 20, 1933, in Heightman, Iowa, the daughter of the late Norman Robert and Faye Edith Lemberger Gray. Gray attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1950. She married Jerry Wyatt on Oct. 13, 1953, in Kansas and they later divorced but remained friends throughout their lives. Gray was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. Her interests included music, dancing, pets and her grandchildren. Survivors include three daughters, Faye Frolic and husband Stan, Peggy Gunyan and husband Mike, and Marie Heward and husband Mike, all of Rock Springs; one son Jerry Wyatt and wife Margie of Richmond, Va.; two brothers Robert Gray of Salt Lake City and William Gray of Powell; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister Winifred Gray, one grandson Kyle E. Frolic and one great-granddaughter Mia Chavez. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Pastor Richard Carlson of Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church will conduct the service. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 1, 2006 Andrew Fech A memorial services for Andrew Andy Fech was conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Harvey Joyner conducted the services. Inurnment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Fech, 70, of 1816 Carson St., Rock Springs, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he had been in ill health for the past month. He was born March 20, 1936, in Rock Springs, the son of Michael and Susan Fech. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1954. He also graduated from Western Wyoming Community College and attended the University of Wyoming. He married Lynne McNeish Fech on March 19, 1961, in Rock Springs. Fech was a U.S. Army veteran and an Army medic. He also served with the National Guard. He enlisted in February 1954, and following his tour of duty, was in the National Guard until Nov. 30, 1962. Fech was discharged as a sergeant first class. He owned and operated Andys Auto Body Repair for many years and A&L Bail Bonding from December 1999 until the present. His interests included spending time with his family and friends, fishing, traveling and hanging out at Fremont Lake. Survivors include his wife, Lynne M. Fech of Rock Springs; one daughter, Lisa Hay; one grandson, Parke Fech of Rock Springs; one brother, George Fech of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Vi Fech of Cody; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Susan; one son, David Fech; one brother, Mike Fech; and son-in-law, Joe Hay. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 1, 2006 Gladys Sheldon Funeral services for Gladys Sheldon were conducted on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at First Assembly of God, in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse Ybarra conducted the services. Pallbearers were Steve Skorcz, Brent Skorcz, Troy Sheldon, Mike Fitzgerald, Aaron Sheldon, Steven Skorcz Jr., Kyle Sheldon and Jonathan Fitzgerald. Mrs. Sheldon, 88, of 416 R St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Elizabethtown, Ill., Mrs. Sheldon died following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 11, 1918, in Como, Mo., the daughter of George and Bertha Joiner Cornell. She attended school in Elizabethtown. She married Fowler Sheldon on Dec. 24, 1935 in Elizabethtown. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1985, in Rock Springs. Mrs. Sheldon worked for School District No. 1 for many years in the food service department. She was a member of First Assembly of God and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center. Her interests included bingo, travel, reading and camping. Survivors include one daughter, Jean Kirby of Green River; one sister-in-law, Judy Sheldon; one sister, Bhuton Croft of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Steve Skorcz, Brent Skorcz, Sandy Skorcz, Troy Sheldon and Paula Fitzgerald; several great-grandchildren; nine nieces and nephews; and friends, John and Pat Timlin. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bertha; husband, Fowler; two brothers, Raleigh and Alfred Cornell; one son, Larry Sheldon; and son-in-law, Bob Kirby. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 2006 SYLVIA BESS MASTERSON ST. GEORGE, Utah--Memorial services for Sylvia Bess Masterson were conducted on Friday, Dec. 8, 2006, at St. John's Episcopal Church, in Green River. Mrs. Masterson, 78, died following a lengthy illness on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 in St. George, Utah. She was a St. George resident for the past six years after reluctantly moving her home of 40 years in Green River. She has also, lived a number of years in Carlsbad, N.M. She was born June 15, 1928, in Fort Smith, Ark., the daughter of R. Selwyn and Vivian Qualls Speer. She met Daniel Jackson Masterson on Dec. 19, 1945 at Harry's, a soda fountain in Farmington, N.M. They were married March 22, 1946 in Albuquerque, N.M. She graduated from high school with the class of 1946 in Farmington. Mrs. Masterson worked for the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 in the Harrison, Jackson and Washington elementary schools in Green River for 10 years until her retirement in May 1990. Mrs. Masterson was active in Green River community affairs, including the Newcomers Club, Welcome Wagon, Teen Town and early Flaming Gorge Days activities such as the "Mickey Finn Girls." Her interests included bridge, pinochle, golf and spending time with her family friends. Survivors include her husband, Jack Masterson of St. George; two daughters, Sue Lucero and husband Joe of Isleton, Calif., and Jo Miyamoto and husband Aon of Cheyenne; son, Mike Masterson and wife Cathy Denman of Green River; three brothers, G.B. Speer of Wink, Texas, Joe Warren Speer of Hot Springs, Ark., and Donald Jack Speer of Las Vegas; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kerry Miyamoto Fardella and husband Manny of Danville, N.H., Andrea Lucero Metcalf and husband Jason of Palmer, Alaska, Jody Miyamoto Wickel and husband Eric of Tulsa, Okla., and Alex Lucero and wife Katie Meyer Lucero of Green River; great-grandchildren, Dade Lucero, Dawson Metcalf, Jacob Fardella, Madison Metcalf, Brinlee Wickel and Kaylin Fardella; several nieces and nephews, including Jane Jones and husband Dan of Green River; and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, R. Selwyn and Vivian; and one brother, Dan Foster Speer. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 2006 ANNA MAY MILLER Funeral services for Anna May Miller were conducted on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at Victory Christian Fellowship Church, in Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Poad conducted the services. Interment followed in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Miller, 76, of 514 I St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Miller died following a brief illness. She was born July 27, 1930, in Evanston, the daughter of Theodore and Hazel Farley Mills. She attended schools in Evanston and was a graduate of Evanston High School in May 1948. She married Harvey D. Miller on Feb. 26, 1948, in Evanston. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2000. Mrs. Miller was the postmaster in Altamont and later moved to Rock Springs in 1954. She was a Cub Scout den mother and a 4-H Club co-leader and leader. She also worked in food services for School District No. 1 and retired in 1990. Her interests included spending summers at the Star Valley Ranch R.V. Park, playing golf and cards and visiting with friends. She spent her winters in Rock Springs playing bingo, bowling and spending time with her family. She enjoyed traveling to California and Wendover. She is survived by two sons, Ross Miller and Terrie of Green River and Dusty Miller and wife Janna of Manteca, Calif.; two daughters, Loleen Denney and husband Mike of Pinedale and Mitzi Nellen and husband Gary of Rock Springs; foster son and nephew, Bert Miller and wife Patti of Rock Springs, 15 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 2006 DENNIS JAMES “BOOMER” STOEGER Funeral services for Dennis James "Boomer" Stoeger were conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, at Church of the Nazarene, in Green River. The Rev. Tim Clarkson conducted the services. Stoeger, 31, of 160 Sioux Circle, Green River, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, in Casper. He was born Feb. 10, 1975 in Phoenix, the son of Larry Stoeger and Carol Friesen Stoeger. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1993. He attended and graduated in 2003 from the Casper College with an associate's degree in physics and chemistry. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Mr. Stoeger was employed in Casper for several years and most recently for OPSCO for the past one and one half years. His interests included hiking and fishing in the Big Horn Mountain, spending time with his family -- especially his cousins, nieces and nephews and -- reading. Survivors include his parents, Larry and Carol of Green River; one brother, Randy Stoeger and wife Brandy of Green River; two sisters, Robyn Stoeger of Green River and Tina Drysol and husband Dan of Corona, Calif.; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Friesen of Evansville; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and five nieces and nephews, Kaylin, Brandon, Taylor, Chase and CeAnna. He was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Kelly Stoeger; paternal grandparents, Tom and Ila Lamb; and maternal grandfather, Thomas Friesen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 2006 JANET HAMILTON ORRELL SHERIDAN – Janet Hamilton Orrell, 91, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at the Sheridan Manor in Sheridan. She was born Jan. 30, 1915, in Parton, Cumberland, England, to James and Sarah Carr Hamilton and was the youngest of 11 children. In 1922 she immigrated with her mother to Rock Springs. She attended Rock Springs High School, graduating in 1932. She married John H. Orrell on July 3, 1936. They enjoyed 56 years together until his death on June 20, 1992. They had one son, Robert B. Orreli. She remained in Flock Springs until 2002 when she moved to Sheridan. She was an avid fisherman, puzzle worker and trivia and bingo player, She is survived by her son, Robert B. "Bob" Orrell and his wife Donna of Sheridan; a brother, Donald and wife Esther of Rochester, Minn.; three grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by nine of her brothers and sisters; husband, John; and two grandsons. At Mrs. Orrell's request, private services will be conducted. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 2006 Louis Carter Louis Carter, 69, of 1112 Rosewood Drive,Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006 at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Carter had been in ill health for the past five months. He was born Aug. 31, 1937, in Sparta, Ill., the son of the late Thomas Wesley Hack Carter and Lola Schoffner. Mr. Carter attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1956 Rock Springs High School graduate. He also attended Weber College in Ogden, Utah, for two years. He married the former Yvonne Allen in Rock Springs on Aug. 28, 1958. Mr. Carter was employed as a First Line Supervisor at General Chemical. He worked there for 38 years. His interests included golf, watching football, barbecuing, spending time with his family and he especially enjoyed the family Fourth of July Reunion. Survivors include his wife Yvonne Carter of Rock Springs; one son, Lou Carter of San Diego; one daughter, Kimberlee Carter of Rock Springs; five brothers Joseph Butchy Carter and wife Cheryl, Donald Tricky Carter and wife Tanya, David Gutty Carter and wife Carol, all of Rock Springs, Lorenzo Carter and wife Linda of Ogden, Utah, and Thomas Carter Jr. of Wichita, Kan.; one sister, Janice Swenson and husband Michael of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Robin Holmes and husband Ryan of Rock Springs; one great-granddaughter, Riley Holmes of Rock Springs; many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Mildred Hortence Allen, Blanche Webb and Leora Glasker. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, 3320 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Tuesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Wednesday at the Events Complex, one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 2006 Jack Freeze Jack L. Freeze, 72, died Thursday, Dec. 7 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born Jan. 9, 1934, in Picher, Okla., the son of Ramon and Mamie Waymire Freeze. Jack attended schools in Reliance and graduated from Reliance High School with the class of 1952. He married Lucille E. Smith on Oct. 17, 1953, in Evanston. He was employed at FMC for 38 years until his retirement in1994. His interest included spending time at his cabin in Green River Ranches, the outdoors, football and basketball. Freeze is survived by his wife, Lucille; one son, Mike Freeze and wife Terrie; one daughter, Jackie Freeze and husband John Schrade, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Don Freeze and wife Linda of Miami, Okla.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers,Roy and Ralph Freeze. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.12, 2006, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment will take place in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens,Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 2006 Lora Baston POWELL--Lora Baston, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006, at Powell Valley Care Center. She was born April 26, 1916, in Vernal, S.D., to John Follum and Anna (Behrens) Follum. She graduated from high school in Spearfish, S.D., in 1934. She graduated from cosmetology school in Minneapolis in 1935. She married Dale Bason on Oct. 23, 1938, in Beulah. They lived in Rock Springs where she was a beautician. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Her interests included cooking, housekeeping and being a seamstress. Survivors include her son, Grant Baston and wife Judy of Pasco, Wash.; daughter, Karla and husband Ken Rochlitz of Powell; grandchildren, Angela (Baston) McKeone and husband John of Manchester, Conn., John Baston and Charles Baston of Taos, N.M., Kim (Rochlitz) Niemann and husband George of Cody and Kevin Rochlitz and wife Melissa of Reistertown, Md.; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Meghan McKeone, Riley Rochlitz, and Kamden, Kennedi and Reece Niemann; She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale, in 1983; sisters Naomi Spaulding and twin Dora Follum; and brother, Earl Follum. At her request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 2006 AGNES C. CASTEEL CHEYENNE - Funeral services for Agnes C. Casteel were conducted on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Wiederepahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. The Rev. Robin Chance officiated. Graveside services were conducted on Friday, Dec. 18, 2006, at the Green River Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Casteel, 89, of Cheyenne, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 31, 1916, in Conroy. She lived in Cheyenne for five years. Before moving there, Mrs. Casteel had lived in Gillette for eight years and in Green River from 1949 until 1990. Mrs. Casteel worked as a sales clerk for the Tomahawk Pharmacy and Green River Mercantile in Green River. She was a member of the Episcopal church, Mrs. Casteel is survived by one daughter, Gladys Hunhoff of Cheyenne; one son, James A. Casteel of Cheyenne; two brothers, John "Red" Lawson of Connecticut and Jim Lawson of California; two sisters, Miriam Seppie of Green River and Dorothy Angeloric of Thayne; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Dale Casteel, who she married on March 18, 1949 in Green River; parents, John and Jennie Lawson; two brothers; and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 2006 BRANDON JAY COLLINS Funeral services for Brandon Jay Collins were conducted on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at the LaPoint LDS Chapel. Burial was in the LaPoint Cemetery, Collins, 28, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Gillette. He was born Feb. 15, 1978, in Rock Springs, to Homer Ed Collins Jr. and Jeanne Norton. He worked as a crane operator for Mullen Crane and Transport of Wyoming. His interests included athletics and his family. He is survived by his daughter, Kiley Collins of East Moline, Ill; companion, Marie Priddy of Rock Springs; Marie's children, Dakota and Stetson Christensen; parents, Jeanne and husband Calvin Richens of LaPoint and Homer and wile Marilyn Collins of Gillette; siblings, Eddie Collins. of Salt Lake City, Angel Collins of LaPoint and Joey and wife Tiffany Collins of Eagle Mountain, Utah; grandparents, Mary Norton of LaPoint, Homer and Janet Collins of South Dakota; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Norton, and great-grandmothers, Helen Collins and Mary Gutierrez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 2006 BETTY ILENE DECK Graveside funeral services for Betty Ilene Deck were conducted on Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Ray Christensen, Randy Christensen, Rick Christensen, Wayne Crestinger, Tony Morgan, Don Price, Jason Simmons and Justin Simmons. Honorary pallbearers were Von Christensen and Augustus Simmons. Mrs. Deck, 76, Green River, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Deck had been in ill health for the past five years. She was born May 20, 1930, in Stittsville, Mich., the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude Coleman Brown. She attended school in Michigan. She married Melvin Behunin on April 19, 1948, in Michigan. He preceded her in death. She later married Duane Deck in Evanston in 1972. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 2005. Her interests included spending time with her family, crafts, wordfinds, gardening, visiting ghost towns, traveling, country music, reading, reminiscing, exploring, bird watching, and being adventurous. Survivors include four daughters, Rose Slaugh and husband Kenny of Manila, Utah, Ann Gunyan, Jean Behunin, and Jackie Simmons and husband Dean, all of Green River; one brother, Joseph Brown and wife Beverly of Michigan; two sisters, Mildred Handziak and husband Edward and Mildred Brown, all of Indiana, Eunice Brown of Michigan; two sisters-in-law, Doris Brown and Lorna Brown, both of Michigan; 11 grandchildren, Ray Christensen and wife Nichole, Randy Christensen and wife Karla, Rhonda Christensen, Rick Christensen, Wayne Cretsinger and wife Kim, Meleen Gibson, Tony Morgan and wife Amanda, Don Price, Joey Price, Jason Simmons and wife Latisha and Justin Simmons and wife Jamie; great-grandchildren, Troy, CeJae, Alyx, Von, Shantel, Michael, Andy, Christopher, Ashley, Austin, Baylee, Aubree, Augustus; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gertrude; two husands, Melvin and Duane; one infant daughter, Linda; one grandson, Troy Morgan; four sisters, Leola Brown, Evelyn Turner, Sarah Calgrove and Josie Barrett; and three brothers, Orin Brown, Edward Brown and Russell Brown. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 2006 JANET VIOLA STODDARD HEIKES Funeral services for Janet Viola Stoddard Heikes were conducted on Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Heikes, 90, of 318 D St., Rock Springs, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. She had been a resident of Pinedale for the past six years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. She was born July 30, 1916, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John and Hattie Stoddard. She married Willis Dutch Heikes in Rock Springs on April 17, 1937. He preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1974. Her interests included spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include two sons, Neil Heikes and his companion Johanne of Cora and Barry Heikes and companion Judy of Rock Springs; two daughters, Karlene Bozner and Gail Miskulin and husband Tod, all of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, Shane Heikes, Troy Heikes, Roxanne Heikes, Keith Heikes, Korey Heikes, Kris Valdez, Natalie Valdez, Mike Bozner and Melanie Bozner; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren, She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis; parents, John and Hattie; one grandson; one sister; one brother-in-law; and good family friend, Tom Barker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 2006 MARY KNEZEVICH KARPAN A mass of Christian burial for Mary Knezevich Karpan was celebrated on Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, in Rock Springs. The Rev. Cari Beavers officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Karpan, 93, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was born April 4, 1913 in Superior. She married Paul Karpan on May 10, 1941 in Rock Springs. She had been employed for Southwestern Laundry, Jay's Drive In and Norge Village for a number of years. After she retired, she worked for her cousin at Grub's Drive Inn until 1999 when she was 86. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the St. Monica Sodality and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Her interests included taking care of her home, gardening, cooking and holiday baking. She was especially known for her poticas and apple strudels. Survivors include three daughters, Marilyn Kendall and husband Jim of Fresno, Calif., Sheila Karpan of Denver and Paula Karpan of Boise, Idaho; two sisters, Ann Cully of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Rose Downle of LaSalle, Ill.; five grandchildren, Brad Kendall and wile Valene, Richard Kendall and wife Gina and Jamie Kendall, all of Fresno, Chad Dexter and wile Marlee of Euless, Texas, and Jon Karpan of Boise; three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Alexandra and Presley Kendall, all of Fresno, Chad Dexter Jr. of Euless, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; one daughter, Mary Kay; and one brother, Mike Knezevich. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 19, 2006 Gene Lamore Clark Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, at his request no services will be held for Gene Lamore Clark, 78. He died Dec. 15, 2006 at his residence. He was born Feb. 24, 1928 in Provo, Utah, the son of the late William M. Clark and Lydia Barney. He attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School. He married Helen Arlene Shaw in Manila, Utah on April 30, 1976. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a mechanic for Fryburger Sand and Gravel and Gorge Construction. His interests included taking rides in the country, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Clark and friend of Rock Springs and Roger Clark of Tucson, Ariz.; two stepsons, Dewey Corhn and wife of Rock Springs and Barry Cohrn and wife of Green River; one stepdaughter, Peggy Lund of Rock Springs; one sister, Arlene Pecolar of Provo, Utah; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Bruce, five sisters and one stepbrother. --- Green River Star, Dec 20, 2006 Lester Charles Dreben Lester Charles Dreben, 47, of Rock Springs passed away Dec. 15, 2006, in Saratoga. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Dreben died following a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 5, 1959, in Joliet, Ill., the son of Warren and Marge Avery Dreben. Dreben attended school in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate. He married Sandy Cook in Manila, Utah, Jan. 21, 1977, and their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 28, 1999. Dreben was a measurement and I&E lead meter tech for Western Gas for the past eight years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served several callings within the church and was currently a first councelor for the Bishopric. His interests included spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren; playing golf and traveling. He was an avid outdoorsman and truly loved the water. He had just obtained his scuba diving licence. Survivors include his wife Sandy Dreben of Rock Springs; his mother Marge Dreben of Rock Springs; two daughters Misty Garcia and husband Brandon, and Leslie Keller and husband Deric of Casper; one son Jason Dreben and fiancee Sarah Stratton of Seattle; three brothers Dale Dreben and wife Julee of Rock Springs, Warren ‘Boone' Dreben and wife Dee of Boulder, and Brian Dreben and wife Darlene of Rock Springs; five grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Warren Dreben, brother Don Jones, nephew Derrick Dreben and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Mike and Mary Cook. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs and on Thursday at the LDS Stake Center, one hour prior to services. --- Provo Daily Herald, Dec 23, 2006 Leslie Clyde Newton, age 54, of American Fork, died Thursday. December 21, 2006. Funeral services are under the direction of Anderson & Sons Mortuary, American Fork. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 2006 JOHN P. IRIBARREN OVERTON, Nev.—A memorial mass for John P. Iribarren was celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at the St. John's Catholic Church in Overton, Nev. Iribarren, 79, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006, at his daughter's home in Overton. He was born Jan. 9, 1927, in Santesteban, Spain, to Jose and Maria Paz Tellechea Iribarren. He married Rose Marie Doty on Dec. 28, 1953, in Buffalo. She preceded him in death in 1998. He grew up in Northern Spain in Basque country. He moved to America as a young man and started as a sheepherder until marriage. Iribarren worked for the railroad and as a lubricator for Stauffer Chemical until his retirement in December 1983. His interests included snow bird wintering in Overton and camping in Big Sandy in the summer. He was also an avid fisherman. Survivors include one son, John M. and wife Marcelle of Green River; three daughters, Angela Marie and husband Scott Hoover of Green River, Lisa Iribarren of Overton and Michelle and husband Roberto Aquilar of Wisconsin; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; one son, Joseph; parents, Jose and Maria; and eight siblings. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 2006 PEARL ELVIRA ZIMMERMAN Memorial services for Pearl Elvira Zimmerman were conducted on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, in Green River. Mrs. Zimmerman, 104 years and four months, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She lived all of her life in Sweetwater County, mainly in Green River. She was born Aug. 4, 1902, in Granger. She was the oldest of six children. She attended schools in McKinnon, Green River and Rock Springs. She was among the first students to attend school at what is now the Masonic Temple on Flaming Gorge Way in Green River. All of her school education was in one-room schoolhouses. She married Joe Widic on Nov. 27, 1918. They later divorced. She married Jack Barto Zimmerman on Oct. 24, 1941. Mis. Zimmerman was an avid homemaker. Her interests included telling stories about life in the early days of Sweetwater County about living in Granger, homesteading the Mackay ranch of the Henry Fork, traveling to Rock Springs by horse and wagon, making friends with the American Indians who crossed the river near their home, building the family cabin in the Uintas, hiking up to White Mountain to picnic and arrowhead hunting. She was a member of the VFW and a charter member of FOE Ladies Auxiliary, where she received her 60-year membership pin. She was also involved in establishing the first senior citizen center in Green River and Union Pacific Employees Club. Survivors include one son, Elmer Widic and wife Dorothy of Riverdale, Utah; one daughter, Dixie Genetti of Green River; grandchildren, Gaye A. Winter and husband Don, Mariann Allen, Danita Traxinger and husband Owen, Misty Zimmerman and husband Scott, all of Green River, Jeff Spink of Glenwood Springs, Colo., Cortis Phelps and husband Jerry of Denver, Mary Jo Nickerson of Boise, Idaho, Donna Widic of Fort Collins, Colo., and Kevin Karician and wife Lanie; 72 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Philbrick and Anna M. Jensen Philbrick; husbands, Joe and Jack; two sisters, Ada Nesbitt-Trunell and Charolette Petre; three brothers, Nels, John and Charles "Bud" Philbrick; half brothers, Richard and Keith "Barney" Schofield; stepson, Ralph Zimmerman; daughter, Elaine Karician; grandson, Gattie Kutz; granddaughter, Merrily Hussman; two great-grandsons, Douglas Ray Bernard and Shahn Michele Kutz; and step-granddaughter, Stacy Ann Winter. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Dec 27, 2006 Eric Juel Eric Juel, 79, of Rock Springs passed away Dec. 24, 2006, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Farson and Ft. Collins, Colo., Juel had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born May 9, 1927, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Paul Christopher Juel Sr. and Helen Edith Jones. Juel attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate. He also attended the University of Wyoming. He married the former Pansy Lee Stout on April 7, 1952, in Rock Springs. Juel was a self-employed professional butcher in Fort Collins, Colo., for many years and moved to Farson where he farmed for 20 years. More recently he was employed at FMC as a foreman for 10 years and then retired. His interests included leather working, fly tying, fishing, hunting, spending time with his family, he loved telling stories about running sheep in the Windriver Mountains before there were roads. Survivors include his wife Pansy Lee Juel of Rock Springs; three sons Kurt Juel, and Greg Juel and wife Janet, all of Rock Springs, and Norman Juel of Laramie; two daughters Helen Grover and husband Stan of Rock Springs, and Karen Hunter and husband Phil of Longmont, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Paul C. Juel Jr. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Friday afternoon from 4-8 p.m. and again Saturday morning at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Dec 27, 2006 Ida Plancher Ida Plancher, 94 died December 21, 2006 in Laramie. She was born in Rock Springs Feb. 8, 1912, to the parents of Ferdinando and Julia Vesco. She lived in Rock Springs for 18 months at which time her family moved to Spera, Valsugana, Italy, located in the Tyrolean Alps. In 1915, her family was relocated to Sicily as war refugees. In 1918, they moved to Fondo, Valle di Non, where Ida completed her education. In 1929, at the age of 17, she left her mother and sister, to come to America. She returned to Rock Springs where she lived with her aunt Mrs. Pete Corazza. She met Louis Plancher and they married the following year. Plancher remained in Rock Springs until 2002 when she moved to Laramie to live with her son, Henry. At the age of 91, she vacationed in northern Italy visiting her sister for the first time. Plancher was a homemaker and mother of two sons, Henry of Laramie and Louis of Phoenix. She is survived by her sons; her daughter-in-laws, Florence and Luisa Mirella; two grand daughters, Edie Miller of Cheyenne and Aida Mercer and her husband, Chad of Gilbert, Ariz.; three great-grandchildren; her sister, Serfina Graiff; a nephew and his wife and a niece and her husband, all of Merano, Italy. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, her husband and Edie's husband Randy Miller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 6-8 p.m. tomorrow and again Friday morning one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Dec 27, 2006 Albert Martin Bazzanella Albert Martin Bazzanella, 72, of Rock Springs passed away at the University of Utah Medical Center Dec. 20, 2006, after a brief illness. He was born in Rock Springs to Albert and Mary (Carollo) Bazzanella on Feb. 4, 1934. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1952 and enlisted in the Army, on June 10, 1954, during the Korean War. He was discharged in June 1956. He married Anna Ribovich at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church June 27, 1959. Bazzanella worked for Mountain Fuel Company and Sweetwater Cable T.V., for several years, and Cream O' Weber Dairy for 15 years. Later, he and his wife owned and operated On The Spot Carpets from 1970 until 1985. In September of 1985, he went to work for the Rock Springs School District No. 1, where he remained for the next 14 years, until his retirement in 1997. Bazzanella was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the American Legion. His interests included hunting, fishing, working crossword puzzles, Jeopardy, visiting with his friends, and going out in the country with his family. He enjoyed being with his family very much. He also enjoyed eating at Lew's Family Restaurant. Surviors include his wife Anna, one daughter, Cheryl Lynn Garduno, one son, Albert Michael Bazzanella and wife Shawn, four grandchildren, John Albert Smith and wife Meagan, Albert Maylon ‘Albie' Bazzanella and fiancé Courtney Brown, Bradley Ray Garduno, all of Rock Springs, and Chelsie Leah Bazzanella, of Phoenix, Ariz., and one great grandson, Xander Jas Smith of Rock Springs. He is also survived by one sister, Evelyn Mecca, one niece and her husband and children. He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Anna Maria Bazzanella, father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Catherine Ribovich and one nephew Brian John Ribovich A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, Wednesday afternoon and evening until 8 and again Thursday at the chapel until time of services. Pallbearers will be John Albert Smith, Albert ‘Albie' Bazzanella, Bradley Ray Garduno, Al Richards, John Unguren and ‘Chick' Magagna. The family of Albert Martin Bazzanella will be receiving relatives and friends at their home1244 Lincoln Avenue in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 2006 James Mikeal McGuire James Mikeal McGuire, 48, of 870 Gannett Drive, Rock Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, in Saratoga. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, McGuire had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born April 27, 1958, in Rock Springs, the son of Tom McGuire and Jean Kurdle. McGuire attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1977 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Nadine Kaumo on Nov. 25, 1978, in Rock Springs. McGuire was employed as a truck driver for Carbon County Concrete. His interests included gold prospecting, camping and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Nadine McGuire of Rock Springs; two daughters, Erin Black and husband Alex and Leslie McGuire and companion Drew Hansen, all of Rock Springs; father, Tom McGuire and wife Connie of Saratoga; mother, Jean Majko of Grangeville, Idaho; three brothers, Tom McGuire of Farson, Danny McGuire and Bobby McGuire, both of Saratoga; three sisters, Cindy Santos of Cottonwood, Idaho, Sandy Christensen of Rock Springs and Susie Cisvewski of Elko, Nev.; three grandchildren, Anna Belle McGuire, Richard J. Black and Jude Hansen; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Ryan McGuire; and one brother, Paul McGuire. Following cremation, memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Inurnment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 2006 FRANK IRVING BALDWIN Funeral services for Frank Irving Baldwin were conducted on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jim Coplin conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment followed in the Superior Cemetery. Baldwin, 66, of 76 Blackfoot, Superior, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at his home. A longtime resident of Superior and former resident of Colorado, he died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 2, 1940, in Whitewood, S.D., the son of Frank E. and Mabel Best Baldwin. He attended schools in Lead, S.D. He was a United States Air Force veteran after enlisting at the age of 17. Baldwin married Marjorie I. Palmer on June 2, 1963, in Bushnell, Neb. He was employed as a carpenter for 40 years and retired in 2001. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Carpenter's Union. His interests included four-wheeler riding, woodworking and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Baldwin of Superior, three sons, Athes M. Baldwin and wile Wanda of Superior, Bryan I. Baldwin and companion Patti Samford of Kingman, Ariz., Carl L. Baldwin and companion Debra Williams of Superior; two sisters, Viola Ebel and husband Leroy of Rapid City, S.D., and Ethel June Shively of Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Autumn Christie, Cody Christie, David Baldwin, Kevin Samford, April Baldwin, Tim Smith, Casey Smith and Amber Bowman; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mabel; one sister, Betty Crawford; and one brother-in-law, Ray Shively. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 2006 JUDITH ANN MASON Memorial services for Judith Ann Mason were conducted on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Chaplin Randy Smith conducted the services. Mrs. Mason, 63, of 495 Cook Drive, Rock Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Mason had been in ill health for the past six months. She was born Feb. 15, 1943, in Stubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Homer and Lola Davis Walter. She attended school in Ohio and was a high school graduate. She married Larry L. Reid in February 1972. He preceded her in death in January 1996. She later married Donald R, Mason on March 20, 2003, in Elko, Nev. Mrs. Mason was employed by the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office for 14 years and owned and operated Hidden Corner Ceramics for many years. She also worked for Southwestern Rehabilitation Center as a housing supervisor. Survivors include her husband, Don Mason of Rock Springs; three daughters, Lori Rivard of Melbourne, Fla., Jennifer Mason of Riverton and Kristin Kellerman and husband Justin of Grand Island, Neb.; one brother-in-law, Don Reid and family of Franklin, N.C.; one sister, Ann Yakubec and family of Sebastian, Fla.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Lola; first husband, Larry Reid; one grandson, Clay Rivard; and one stepdaughter, Barbara Reid. Cremation has taken place. ---