Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 2012 LENA B. STALEY Funeral services for Lena B. Staley were conducted Tuesday, Dec, 27, 2011, at the Monroe Baptist Church, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pastor Bill Morris officiated. Mrs. Staley, 88, of Green River died on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Texas, Mrs. Staley died following a sudden Illness. She was born on March 11, 1923 in Turkey, Texas, the daughter of William M. Barnett and Maude "Maudy" Hill. Mrs. Staley attended schools in Roaring Springs, Texas, and graduated from Roaring Springs High School with the class of 1944. She married Darrell P. Staley in Green River in 1986. Mrs. Staley worked as a cook for Sweetwater County School District No. 2 in Green River for ten years until her retirement in May of 1986. She was a member of the Monroe Baptist Church, Senior Citizens Center and Fraternal Order of Eagles in Green River. Her interests included playing cards and Bunko and enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Darrell Staley of Green River; her children, Jon Stocco of Green River, Jerry Oney and wife Julie of Anchorage, Alaska, Yvonne "Suz" Jasperson and husband Kael of Green River, Rene Barnett and husband J.D. of Farmington, N.M., Kathy Staley of Green River, Linda Willoughby and husband Phil of Evanston, Karen Goetz of Evanston, LaWanna Staley of Evanston, Barbara Anderson and husband Norm of Monroe, Mich., Terrie Hockin and husband Jeff of Casper, Julie Staley of Evanston and Darrin Staley of Evanston; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and Rudy Yeager and wife Donna of Cora. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Jimmie Vaughn, Darrell D, Staley and Lee Staley; two sisters, Stella Adinson and Estelle Barnett; and three brothers, Floyd Barnett, Edgar Barnett and Douglas Barnett. --- Green River Star, Jan 4, 2012 Valentina “Tena” Lenzi Valentina ‘Tena' Lenzi of Centennial, Colo., passed away Jan. 1, 2012, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and a resident of Colorado for the past three years, Lenzi died after 98 wonderful years of life. She was born Dec. 9, 1913, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Valentine and Frances Yugovich. Lenzi attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1930. She married Henry Lenzi on Aug. 26, 1939, and he preceded her in death May 4, 1955. Lenzi owned and operated Tena' Beauty Shop for many years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and active with Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Center. Survivors include one daughter Mary Anne Lenzi of Centennial, Colo.; one sister Anne Menghini of Temple City, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, three sisters Julia Pivik, Mary Roich, and Frances Adams and one brother Stanley Yugovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 2012 MARY HOFELDT A mass of Christian burial for Mary Hofeldt was celebrated Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at the church. Inurnment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Hofeldt, 97, of Green River, died on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born on April 8, 1914, in Sheridan, the daughter of Charles and Anna Levkulich. She married Herman Hofeldt in Green River on Dec. 2, 1935. Mary worked at J.C. Penney Co., and for many years at the Union Pacific Clubhouse in Green River until her retirement. Her interests included family gatherings, the Loyal Star Lodge, bingo and the senior center, as well as church activities. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Anne Liska and husband George of Rock Springs, Christine Pope and husband Ronald of Bountiful, Utah, Betty Hawley of Spokane, Wash.; grandchildren, Randy Pope of Surprise, Ariz.; Keith and Kenneth Liska, both of Taylorsville, Utah, Ricky Pope of Bountiful, Utah, Cherrie Liberty, Tammy Hofeldt, Annette Eychner, all of Green River, Debbie Swierczek of Laramie, and Robbie Hofeldt in Colorado; and many great-grand and great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, sister, Anne, brother, Mike and son, Frank Hofeldt. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jan 11, 2012 Garry Rex Nettik Garry Rex Nettik, 66, of Green River and former resident of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River after a lengthy illness. He was born February 26, 1945 in Dublin, Texas, the son of Walt Nettik and Juanita Peacock Nettik. He married Gloria Ann Broussard on February 17, 1978 in Houston, Texas. She preceded her in death on December 10, 2004. He was employed as an electrician for many years and was a member of the Local 110 International Brotherhood of Electrical Works. He was also a member of the Baptist Church. His interests included coaching little league football, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, guns, reloading and spending time with his family. Survivors include two sons, Neal Nettik of Bakersfield, California, and Justin Nettik of Rock Springs; daughter, Shannon Nettik of Green River; brother Jerry Nettik and wife Maggie of Draper, Utah; grandchildren Seth Nettik of Colorado, Brittney Johnson of Rock Springs, and Cammeron Kessner of Green River; great-grandchild Dominic Fleming of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Gloria Nettik. Cremation will take place at Fox Crematory. Private memorial services will be held by the family. --- Green River Star, Jan 11, 2012 Ida Cassari Ida Cassari, 107, died Dec. 31, 2011. She was born in Rock Springs on Nov 12, 1904. She spent the next 54 years in Superior, then moved to Rock Springs with her youngest son Jack. She worked at Broadway Drive In Liquor until she retired. At age 97, she moved to San Diego to be near her son Harry and his wife and family where she lived until her death. Cassari took great pride in her family and Italian heritage, making three trips to Italy to maintain family ties that remained close for more than 100 years and also a trip to Brazil to visit cousins there. She was active in the Catholic Church her entire life both in Superior and Rock Springs, seldom missing Mass. Hers was one of the first families to settle in Superior, and she remained a close friend to many of those ex-Superior residents who moved to Rock Springs when the last coal mine closed there. She was a stoic in a harsh environment populated by immigrants driven by hunger from the Old County and in Superior where they dug coal in a dangerous and sometimes lethal way. She is survived by son Harry, granddaughter Christy, grandsons Jack and Brad, great-grandsons Alex and Jake, and great-granddaughter Nina. She was preceded in death by son Jack, husband Albert Angeli, and second husband Harry Cassari, her parents, five brothers and granddaughter Gina. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 2012 RALPH WAYNE DAVIDSON Funeral services for Ralph Wayne Davidson were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at the Green River LDS First and Third Ward Chapel, Green River. Interment has taken place at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Davidson, 68, of Green River, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born April 20, 1943, in Evanston, the son of Edward Davidson and Marie Petersen Davidson. He attended schools in Mountain View and Rawlins. He married Rosalee Wuest on Sept. 6, 1969, in Billings, Mont. He worked at General Chemical for 31 years. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included hunting, camping, guns, knives and swords. Survivors include his wife, Rose Davidson of Green River; sons, John Andrew Davidson of Rifle, Colo., and James Wayne Davidson of Logan, Utah; daughter, Loralee Ruess of Cheyenne; and grandchildren, Faith, Joey, and Torrie Davidson and Kayden Boxx. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Liana Mae Duke; grandson, Erik Robert Duke; and brother, Allen Davidson. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jan 23, 2012 Keith Lisonbee Keith Ray Lisonbee Green River - Keith Ray Lisonbee, 68, of Green River, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs, following a lengthy illness. He had been a resident of Green River for the past 21 years. He was born December 7, 1943 in Roosevelt, Utah the son of Roy R. Lisonbee and Bernice Mabel Jackson Lisonbee. He graduated from Granger High School in Granger, Utah with the class of 1962. He served and LDS mission to Berlin and then was transferred to the Eastern States Mission in 1963. He married the former Judy Hess of Deweyville, Utah in 1968. Keith was employed in the electric utility industries from 1965 until his retirement from the Jim Bridger Plant in 1997. Prior to moving to Wyoming in 1990, he lived in Wellington, Utah, working at the Hunter Plant as plant training coordinator. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a member of the FMCA 4 Wheelers, and the Red Rock 4 Wheelers in Moab, Utah. His interests were 4 wheeling, camping, photography, making furniture for his home, and traveling with his wife and seeing the country. Survivors include his wife, Judy Lisonbee of Green River; three sisters, Valora Bloom of Eugene, Oregon, Colleen Thayn of Wellington, Utah, June Wallace of Spokane, Washington; one brother, Lawrence of Lompoc, California. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Loraine Duncan and Arlene Taylor, and three brothers, Calvin Lisonbee, Dewayne Lisonbee, and Earl Lisonbee. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Green River LDS 1st & 3rd Ward Chapel, 1000 W. 4th North, Green River where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 2012 Gerald “Gerry” William Boschetto Gerald "Gerry" William Boschetto, 51, a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 15, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Gerald Boschetto and Sharon Ranta Boschetto. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Jackson and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1978. He also attended Western Wyoming Community College. He married Claudia Ann Rouse June 12, 1981 in Rock Springs. Gerry was employed in the oil fields for many years and as a PVF salesman. He was most recently working for Amigos Equipment. He served as Vice President of the Pla Mor Majors bowling club. His interests were golfing, bowling, dirt bike riding, reading, camping, boating and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Claudia Boschetto of Rock Springs; son Vincent Claude Boschetto of Rock Springs; daughters Brittany Ann Boschetto and husband Andy Metz of Rock Springs, Alissa Irene Davis and husband Tate of Green River, and Gerrica Dee Boschetto of Rock Springs; brother Burk Boschetto of Las Vegas; granddaughter Macy Ann Davis of Green River; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Sharon Boschetto. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 2012 Wayne J. Pedri Wayne J. Pedri, 63, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 20, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Pedri died following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Rock Springs, the son of Attilio and Carmela Pedri. Pedri attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1967. He married Lynne K. Brown, and they later divorced. Pedri was employed at Questar for many years as a well calibrator and retired in 2004. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include one daughter Traci Whitmer and husband Daniel of Allen, Texas; two sisters Olga Groutage of Rock Springs and Florence Motto of Fort Collins, Colo.; one niece Bernadine Anderson and husband Sven of Lakewood, Colo.; many good friends including his best friend Dick Kaumo. He was preceded in death by his parents and two uncles Monte Pedri and Candido Pedri. Cremation has taken place and private services will take place at a later date. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 2012 Gertrude “Trudy” Ann Albertini Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Ann Albertini, 82, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 18, 2012, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Albertini passed away following a brief illness of one year. She was born Oct. 21, 1929, in Kemmerer, the daughter of the late George Delmer Phillips and Sara Verna Swenson Phillips. Albertini attended school in Superior. She married Herman Edwin Albertini in Rock Springs on July 10, 1948. Albertini worked at the El Rancho Motor Lodge as a housekeeper for many years and later worked in the school cafeteria for School District No.1 until her retirement in 1979. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included bowling, playing bunco and spending time in her summer home with her children and grandchildren. She loved being in Pinedale with her family and friends and having barbecues. Survivors include her husband Herman Edwin Albertini, one son Edwin Wayne Albertini and wife Sheila, three daughters JoAnn Gunyan and husband Roger, Gail Scott and husband Dean, and Karen Bartek, all of Rock Springs; one sister Dorothy Mae Overy of Superior; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; several aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents Delmer and Sara Phillips, one brother Billie Swen Phillips, two brother-in-laws Cliff Overy and Henry Albertini, mother-in-law Cristina Albertini, one great-grandson Andrew Blossom, and one great-granddaughter Amber Blossom and her grandparents. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday afternoon at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Fox Funeral Home Lois Eversole Lois Maud Eversole, 95, died January 24, 2012 in Orem, Utah with family by her side. She was born October 28, 1916 in Ogden, Utah, the second child of 10 children born to Merle W. and Etta May Newey VanZandt. Growing up, Lois lived in many small railroad towns in Wyoming. Her father worked as a signal maintainer for the UP and the family lived in Dix, NE, Granite Canyon, Bitter Creek, Black Buttes, Altamont, Leroy, Peru, Aspen, and Rawlins, WY. Most of these small towns did not have schools so the VanZandt children attended schools in nearby towns to complete their education. Many times, this meant living with families who were recommended by the schools, away from home. Lois did this from age seven through high school. Most years she worked for the host family as their maid and housekeeper to earn her board and room while attending school. Her early school years were in Evanston, Green River, Ogden, Utah, Mountain View, Wyoming and Cheyenne. She graduated from Cheyenne High School with the class of 1935. Lois met Elza L. Eversole in Bitter Creek and they were later married in Green River on November 29, 1937. He preceded her in death in 2006 after nearly 69 years of marriage. They spent most of their life together in the livestock industry with sheep and cattle ranching. They lived in Bitter Creek, Pacific Springs, Little Sandy, and Rock Springs. Their life together was characterized by traditional Western rangeland ranching with a true passion for that lifestyle. Her interests were working alongside her husband in their early years, and in later years taking care of her family, cooking, reading, crocheting, playing many varieties of solitaire, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Wyoming Stock Growers, Wyoming Farm Bureau, Whirlwind Homemakers, and local Chariot Racing Club. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include one son, John Eversole and wife Debbie of the Eversole Ranch, Bitter Creek; one daughter, Jeanne Eversole of Rock Springs; one brother, Les of Seattle, WA; four sisters, Verna Schlag and husband Roy of Sacramento, CA, Zella Graham of Spokane, WA, Edla Allbee and husband Al of Pittsburg, CA,and Faye Downs and husband Bill of Vallejo, CA, one sister-in-law, Sally VanZandt of Lincoln, NE; three grandchildren, Jesse Berry and husband Levi of Happy, Texas, Wes Eversole and wife Alexis of Denver, Carly Norris and husband Dell of Bitter Creek; six great-grandchildren, Daisy, Emily, and Jane Berry of Happy, Texas, Olive and Mia Eversole of Denver, Kendall Norris of Bitter Creek; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers, Leroy, Byron, and Dean VanZandt, one sister, Jean Bates, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs, Wyoming. --- Green River Star, Feb 1, 2012 Eileen C. Kershisnik Eileen C. Kershisnik, 82, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 26, 2012, in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Kershisnik died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 5, 1929, in Warm River, Idaho, the daughter of the late LeDail Ferrin and Erma Howard Christensen. Kershisnik attended schools in Brigham City, Utah, and was a 1947 graduate of Box Elder High School. She met John Robert Kershisnik in Rock Springs in 1947. They were married in Greeley, Colo., on June 18, 1948, and to that union were born four children. They worked and played side by side and shared their lives together for 45 years until his death May 8, 1993. Kershisnik worked for 45 years at Excelsior Motor as a bookkeeper and secretary alongside her husband. She also was the co-owner of the Firestone Store and bookkeeper at Gateway, Inc. Kershisnik was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, PEO Chapter AE and various bridge clubs. Her interests included reading, shopping, walking, baking and spending time with her family and friends especially at the family cabin. Survivors include one son John Kershisnik of Salt Lake City; three daughters Janet Goldman and husband Rodney, Debra Fantin and husband Paul, all of Rock Springs, and Carey Mattinson and husband Gerald of Laramie; one brother Bob Christensen and wife Marla of Brigham City, Utah; one sister Clayta Forsgren of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; caregiver and friend Michelle Andersen; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John; her parents; two sisters Clea Buist and Vola Lowe; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 2012 WILLIAM DOMSON SR. A memorial service for William Domson Sr. was conducted Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Damson, 93, of Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Nebraska and Arizona, he died following a brief illness. He was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Saginaw, Mich., the son of George John Domson Sr. and Katherine E. Dermer. Mr. Domson married Bertha Dolberg on Dec. 18, 1939, in Lander. She preceded him in death on Oct. 25, 1992, in Sun City, Ariz. He worked as a miner for FMC Corporation for many years until his retirement in 1979. His interests included gambling, playing cards, walking the family dogs and enjoying food, especially during family holiday gatherings and suppers. Survivors include three sons, William Domson Jr. and wife Betty and Larry Domson and wife Joan, all of Rock Springs, and Thomas Domson and wife Jolene of Saratoga Springs, Utah; daughter, Sharon Chalmers of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Florence Irene Schlagel and Freida Lipker; four brothers, Herman Domson, Robert "Bobby" Domson, Pete Domson and Ed "Eddie" Domson; six grandchildren, Duane Domson and wife Mary Teresa, Darrell Domson and wife Sara, Norma Kourbelas and husband Neil and Dean Domson, all of Rock Springs, and Tabitha Chalmers and David Chalmers, both of Salt Lake City; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Katherine Domson; two brothers, George Domson Jr., and John "Johnny" Domson; and six sisters, Mollie Andrew, Pauline Herman, Christine Easton, Amelia "Little Millie" Domson, Eleanor Bonnett and Amelia Rose Axtel. --- Sublette Examiner, Feb 6, 2012 Caroline N. Sulenta Longtime Pinedale Resident Caroline N. Sulenta passed away Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, 2012, in Pinedale. Caroline was born May 17, 1930, in Rock Springs, Wyo., to Carmella and Andrew Sulenta. Caroline was very active and involved in the community. She served several years on the recycling board and worked at the local pharmacy in town for many years. She enjoyed spending time with friends at Rendezvous Pointe visiting and playing cards and was a parishioner at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Caroline is survived by her three sisters Carmella Sulenta Vavold, Helen (Bob) Tanner and Grace Sulenta and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Andrew K. and Carmella Urlich Sulenta and stepfather Ermete Segna; brother John Sulenta; sister Emma Sulenta Bamesberger and brother-in-law Fred Vavold. As per her wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of Caroline’s Life will be held at a later date. A full obituary will follow. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Feb 10, 2012 Elise P. McCaskill ROCK SPRINGS — A celebration of life for Elsie P. McCaskill, 75, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at the Young at Heart Center Citizens Center, 2400 Reagan Ave. Cremation has taken place. She died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. The family of Ms. McCaskill respectfully suggests that donations be made in her memory to Cowboys Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, or Young at Heart Senior Citizens, 2400 Reagan Ave., Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 2012 Beverly Ann Brown Beverly Ann Brown, 69, of Rock Springs died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs after a short illness. She was born January 23, 1943 in Wheatland, Wyoming, the daughter of Glenn P. Jessen and Mildred Cochran Jessen. She married Henry F. Brown December 24, 1973 in Elko, Nevada. She was co-owner with her husband of Rental Cars Inc. (Avis) for 39 years until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile and Women's Club in Rock Springs. Her interests were quilting, painting, her dogs, traveling, spending time at their cabin in Atlantic City, WY, and being a wife and mother. Survivors include her husband Henry F. Brown of Rock Springs; son James Gotfredson and wife Mary and stepson Jeffrey Brown and wife Jana all of Rock Springs; nephew Tim Jessen of Rock Springs; brother Warren Jessen and wife Ruby of Forsyth, Montana; grandchildren Brandon Gotfredson and wife Shadra of Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, Dana DeAngelis and husband James of Spofford, New Hampshire, and Becky Brown of Grand Junction, Colorado; great-grandson Brady Gotfredson of Cannonsburg, PA; cousin Tim Napier of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 2012 LOIS JOSETTE O’NEAL A celebration of life for Lois Josette O’Neal was conducted Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at the Nine Iron Grill in Rock Springs. Cremation had taken place. Mrs. O'Neal, 80, of 1357 Moran St., Rock Springs, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at her home surrounded by family. She died following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born Oct. 16, 1931, in Weldona, Colo., the daughter of Gertrude Owens, She was adopted at birth by Louis and Raymonde Decora. She was a 1950 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Bill O'Neal on May 19, 1951, in Rock Springs. She accompanied him to Washington state, Alaska and California while he was in the U.S. Air Force. Mrs. O'Neal worked as a secretary for the Bureau of Reclamation and as a bookkeeper for Jefferies Furniture. She also worked as a housewife and mother to her four children. She was a member of the Woman's Club of Rock Springs, P.E.O. Chapter B.C. and two Red Hat groups, one in Rock Springs and one in Mesa, Ariz. Her interests included interior decorating, art, traveling, making greeting cards from photos that she took and spending winters in Arizona with friends and summers with family at their cabin on Commissary Ridge near Kemmerer. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Bill O'Neal of Rock Springs; three daughters, Peggy Johnson and husband Brent, Erin Ranger and Kathy Staley and husband Richard, all of Rock Springs; son, Danny and fiancé Dawn Hansen; sister, Eloise Hertel of Hamblin, Texas; four grandchildren, Katie Wade and husband Scott of Gillette, Adam Ranger and girlfriend Sara Varley of Laramie and Jessica O'Neal and Connor O'Neal, both of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Larrisa Hanley and Alayah Hanley of Gillette; sister-in-law, Velois "Pat" Timlin and husband John, nephew, Mark Timlin and wife Beverly; great-niece, Elise Haapala and husband Paul; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, William H. "Peg" O'Neal; mothen-in-law, Agnes O'Neal; brother-in-law, Robert "Bobo O’Neal; nephew, Steven Timlin; three sisters; and two baby brothers. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 2012 Dolores Sekerak Dolores Sekerak, 77, of Gillette passed away Feb. 11, 2012, at Pioneer Manor in Gillette. A resident of Gillette for the past 10 years and former resident of Rock Springs Sekerak passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 5, 1934, in Wilson, Wis., the daughter of the late William Sekerak and Anna Pavlik. Survivors include two sons Dan Velikaneye of Evanston and Dean Velikaneye of Gillette; two daughters Debi Klemo of Montana and Dawn Velikaneye of Rock Springs; one brother Stephen Sekerak of Clancy, Mont.; one sister Barbara Peterson of Salt Lake City and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Damara Velikaneye, brother William Sekerak and three sisters Mary Beardsley, Margaret Suriano and Catherine Ribovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 2012 MELVIN CHRISTOPHER “DEWEY” PALMER Funeral services for Melvin Christopher “Dewey” Palmer were conducted Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at the Pavilion in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Palmer, 15, of Green River, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. A lifelong resident of Green River, he died suddenly. He was born Nov. 24, 1996, in Rock Springs, the son of Melvin and Tammi Palmer. He attended schools in Green River and was a freshman at Green River High School. He was a member of the White Mountain Archery Club. His interests included ice fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents, Melvin and Tammi Palmer of Green River; three brothers, Kyle, Kaycee and Nate Palmer, all of Green River; paternal grandparents, Elmer and Donna Burkhart of Rock Springs and Mel and Jeanette Palmer of Thermopolis, maternal grandparents, Pat Deinhardt of Green River and Mark and Olivia Dinehart of Arvada, Colo.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by one brother, Cody Palmer, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 2012 TERRY L. POLL Graveside services and interment for Terry L. Poll were conducted Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Poll, 64, of Green River, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Ogden, Utah, he died following a lengthy illness. Mr. Poll was born June 21, 1947, in Ogden, Utah, the son of Delbert L. Poll and Loa Garlick. He married Jeaneene Stovall on Sept. 26, 1978, in Dumas, Texas. He owned and operated Franks Auto and Glass since 1989. His interests included hunting, fishing, pool, watching the Broncos play football, bowling, horseshoes and stock racing and was a crew chief for his son, Travis. Survivors include his mother, Loa Tucker of Ogden; two sons, Travis and Delbert Poll, both of Green River; five daughters, Terri Lee Ogden of Green River, Christon Carpenter and Miranda Strong and husband Brent, all of Rawlins, Shauna Overholt and husband Dale of Rifle, Colo., and Heather Shoemaker of Green River; three brothers, Michael Poll and wife Robyn of Riverton, Jonathan Poll and wife Lana of Ogden and Chet Poll of Lander; two sisters, Susan Goodson and Pam Posell and husband Jack, all of Ogden; dogs, Molly and Brailee; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, David Poll and wife Sandy; and grandson, Nathain Ogden. --- Green River Star, Feb 22, 2012 Lillian Memovich Putz Lillian Memovich Putz, 87, of Sun City West, Ariz., passed away Jan. 28, 2012, at the Baptist Village Sunridge Nursing Home. She had been a former longtime Rock Springs resident. She was born July 13, 1924, in Evanston, the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Dugan Memovich. Putz attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She married Paul John Putz and lived in Rock Springs until the late 1980s prior to moving to Arizona, while still visiting Rock Springs often. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, her parents Paul and Anna Dugan Memovich, sisters Dorothy Dodds, Mary Ann Hamilton, Shirley Radosevich and Alice Harris; brothers Robert and William Memovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 2012 LLOYD GEORGE BIRCH Military services for Lloyd George Birch were conducted Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Birch, 77, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at his home. A longtime Rock Springs resident, he died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 17, 1935, in Evanston, the son of John and Beatrice Summers Birch. He attended school in Evanston. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954-58. He married Judy Peart in 1954. They divorced. He married Orel Hysell Bucho in July 1972. They had six children. Mr. Birch worked for Allied Chemical for 38 years and retired in 1997 as a welder. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included fishing, tying flies and fishing poles, hunting, being an outdoorsman and his squirrel, Squeak, which would come to the door or window to be fed. Survivors include his wife, Orel Birch of Rock Springs; two sons, Boyd Glen Birch and Blair John Birch and wife Teri, both of Herriman, Utah; two daughters, Debbie Louise Kinyon and husband Von of West Valley City, Utah, and Linda Martinez of Cleveland, Ohio; stepdaughter, Claudine Bucho of Rock Springs; brother, Mark Birch of Sandy, Utah; sister, Linda Travis and husband Jim of Green River; 12 grandchildren, Laurie, Teryn, Bill, Heather, Jennifer, Von Michael, Brandon, Krista, Shae, Alex, Carley and Michael; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Elwood Birch of Green River. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Michael James Bucho; and sister, Karma Birch. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 2012 BEVERLY ANN BROWN Memorial services for Beverly Ann Brown were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Inurnment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Brown, 69, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs after a short illness. She was born Jan. 23, 1943, in Wheatland, the daughter of Glenn P. Jessen and Mildred Cochran Jessen. She married Henry F. Brown on Dec. 24, 1973, in Elko, Nev. She was co-owner with her husband of Rental Cars Inc., an Avis company, for 39 years until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile and Woman's Club of Rock Springs. Her interests included quilting, painting, her dogs, traveling, spending time at the family cabin in Atlantic City and being a wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, Henry F. Brown of Rock Springs; son, James Gotfredson and wife Mary of Rock Springs, stepson, Jeffrey Brown and wife Jana of Rock Springs; nephew, Tim Jessen of Rock Springs; brother, Warren Jessen and wife Ruby of Forsyth, Mont.; grandchildren, Brandon Gotfredson and wife Shadra of Cannonsburg, Pa., Dana DeAngelis and husband James of Spofford, N.H., and Becky Brown of Grand Junction, Colo.; great-grandson, Brady Gotfredson of Cannonsburg; and cousin, Tim Napier of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 2012 KENNETH COCHRAN Memorial services for Kenneth Cochran were conducted Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Rock Springs Worship Center. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Cochran, 73, of Green River, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a short illness. He was born May 14, 1938, in Gallup, N.M., the son of Kenneth Paul Cochran and Pauline Veronica Spolar Cochran. He attended schools in numerous states and graduated from Butte High School in Butte, Mont. He worked for the city of Flagstaff, Ariz., for more than 30 years until he retired. His interests included the Grand Ole Opry, woodworking and collecting records. Survivors include his sisters, Nancy Switzer and Sherry Aguirre and husband Pete, all of Green River; nephews, Paul and Steve Aguirre and families of Green River and Bob Murdock of Salida, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 2012 CECIL G. HEADD Funeral services for Cecil G. Headd were conducted Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military honors and interment were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers included Ryan Headd, Rex Headd Jr., Jon Scheiner, Scott McCurtain, Steve Harvey, Pat Campbell and Keith Kennison. Honorary pallbearers included Augie Rizzi, Bill McCurtain, Maurice Faler, Harold Faler, Harry Chipp, Jim McCurtain and Johnny Johnson. Mr. Headd, 92, of Rock Springs, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Pinedale, he died following a one-month illness. He was born Sept. 25, 1919, in Hebron, Ind., the son of Cecil G. Headd Sr. and Josephine Dugger Headd. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Pinedale and graduated from Pinedale High School in 1938. He graduated from South Dakota Teacher's College in Spearfish, S.D. He married Elvera Thompson Headd in August 1941 in Driggs, Idaho. She preceded him in death in April 1970. He married Annie Headd in October 1970. She preceded him in death in September 1977. He married Dorothy Cain Headd in April 1978. She preceded him in death in February 2001. Mr. Headd served in the U.S. Army, 3rd Infantry Division, in the European theater during World War I. He was inducted in August 1943 and honorably discharged in August 1945. He worked for Questar for 32 years and retired as a warehouse coordinator in March 1980. He also played saxophone in various bands around southwest Wyoming. Mr. Headd was a member of American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151, Veterans of Foreign Wars, B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624 and Rock Springs Masonic Lodge. His interests included hunting, fishing, fly tying, being a Wyoming Cowboys fan and traveling to Wendover, Nev. to gamble. Survivors include one son, Rex Headd and wife Shannon of Rock Springs; daughter, Karen Scheiner and husband Sam of Katy, Texas; five grandchildren, Jonathan Scheiner and wife Samantha, Bridget Scheiner, Heidi and husband Steve Harvey, Rex Headd Jr. and Ryan Headd; and cousins, Jean Robinson, Joyce Johnson and husband John of San Diego and Dwight Headd Jr., and Aubrey Headd, both of San Jose, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; two brothers, Otho Headd and wife Marie and Dwight Headd and wife Rhia; and two sisters, Madeline Page and Thelma Robinson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 2012 ELSIE P. MCCASKILL A celebration of life for Elsie P. McCaskill was conducted Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at the Young at Heart Recreational Center in Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. McCaskill, 75, of Rock Springs, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Cass, Ark., Mrs. McCaskill died following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 20, 1936, in Cass, the daughter of Benjamin John Baker and Pearl Mae Dickerson. Mrs. McCaskill attended schools in Reliance and graduated from Reliance High School with the class of 1954. She married Bobby J. McCaskill on Feb. 14, 1969, in Rock Springs. Mrs. McCaskill was a member of the Young at Heart senior citizens, Good Sam Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. Her interests included baking, cooking, candy making, sewing, organizing trips to Wendover, camping, volunteering, being with the family and adoring her granddaughters. Survivors include her husband, Bobby J. McCaskill of Rock Springs; three daughters, Debra Callas and husband Kevin of Rock Springs, Barbara Speed and husband Darin of Monroe, Wash., Stephanie Smith and husband Tony of Union Town, Pa.; three brothers, Donald Baker and wife LaVonne of Rock Springs, Frank Baker and wife Carrie of Sunsites, Ariz., and DeWayne Baker and wife Vera of Cottonwood, Ariz.; three sisters-in-law, Marlee Baker of Rock Springs, Mary Baker of Cottonwood and Rose Baker of Grand Junction, Colo.; three grandchildren, Raven Alisa Callas and fiancé Jonathan Beattie, Shenay McCaskill and Auna Smith; and many cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; two sisters; and one daughter, Connie Wesswick. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 2012 FON SLAGOWSKI Funeral services for Fon Slagowski were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at the L.D.S. Ward in Manila, Utah. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery. Mrs. Slagowski, 94, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died Thursday. [Line missing] Feb. 9, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A Green River resident for the past six years and former longtime resident of Washam, she had been in ill health for several years. She was born Sept. 17, 1917, in Manila, the daughter of Tim and Bertha Potter. She attended schools in Manila. She married Doyle Slagowski in 1940 in Manila. He preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Slagowski worked as a bus driver for the Daggett School District for 26 years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the M&L Club and was a 4-H leader for many years. Survivors include two sons, Stanley Slagowski and wife Celia and Bob Slagowski and wife Dawn, all of Washam; two daughters, Donna Lloyd and Deanne Wilson and husband Jim, all of Manila; four brothers, Burl Potter of Arizona, Skip Potter and wife Donna of Montana, David Potter and wife Kay of McKinnon, and Louis Potter and wife Pat of Mountain View; two sisters, Reva Beckwith of Colorado and Rena Pallesen and husband Allen of Manila; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents: daughter, Reta Hoover; four brothers, and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 2012 EATHEL I. ZUEHLSDORFF Funeral services to Eathel I. Zuehlsdorff were conducted Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Zuehlsdorff, 80, of Rock Springs died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the Sage View Care Center. A long time Rock Springs resident, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 22, 1931, in Olive, Mont., the daughter of Ira Deluth Burley and Evangaline "Polly" Hayford Burley. She attended schools in Broadus, Mont., and was a Broadus High School graduate in 1949. She married John H. Zuehlsdorff on June 14 1949, in Broadus. Mrs. Zuehlsdorff worked at Kelly's Shoe Store for more than 20 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Her interests included fishing, reading boating and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, John H. Zuehlsdorff of Rock Springs; son, Henry "Dee" Zuehlsdorff and wife Jane of Rock Springs, daughter, Caroline McCurdy and husband Pat of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Trina Brown, John P. Zuehlsdorff Sean McCurdy, Chris McCurdy and Cody McCurdy; three great-grandchildren Macaela Zuehlsdorff, Ashten Zuehlsdorf and Jaydance McCurdy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Elaine and Helen; and three brothers, Areld, Darrell and Gerald. --- Green River Star, Feb 29, 2012 Blanche A. Zaversnik (Dolence) Blanche A. Zaversnik (Dolence), 89 of Rock Springs, passed away Feb. 23, 2012, at the Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 9, 1922, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Anton and Anna Tratnik Dolence. She attended school in Rock Springs, and was a 1941 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. While in High School she was listed on the Gros Ventre Honor Roll. She married Philip M. Zaversnik in Rock Springs on July 17, 1948, and they later divorced. She had been employed by several places including the Union Pacific Coal Store and later for Drs. Lansang and Sutphin, Western Wyoming Beverages, Nan Thompson and Sweetbriar. She also worked at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years as a bookkeeper and office manager. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary, Catholic Golden Age and Saint Michael’s Circle. She was Wyoming State Bowling Secretary in 1962 and won trophies in bowling and golf. She loved to play bridge, work puzzles and was an avid reader. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jean Zaversnik of Omaha, Neb.; one brother, Eric Dolence and wife Joan of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Andrea Maulick and husband Kevin of Omaha, Neb., and Brian Zaversnik and wife Heidi of Chicago; three great-grandchildren, three nephews and one niece. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Edwin Dolence. Cremation will take place and at her request, there will be no services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 2012 LENA EDITH BERNAL A mass of Christian burial for Lena Edith Bernal was celebrated Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A vigil service with rosary was recited Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Pallbearers included Matt Eastman, Tim Buggy, Erik Bernal, Joseph Sims, Thomas Huntington, Jeff Frink and Chance Harris. Mrs. Bernal, 72, of Green River, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County surrounded by her family. A longtime Green River resident, she died following a battle with cancer. She was born June 26, 1939, in Arroyo Seco, N.M., the daughter of Demetrio and Amada "Amy" Trujillo Medina. She attended school in Green River and was a 1956 graduate of Green River High School. She married Alfonso Joe Bernal on June 29, 1957, in Green River. Mrs. Bernal worked at Sweetwater County School District No. 2 in the Food Service Department at Washington School for 20 years before she retired in 1996. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, attending church, reading, shopping and going out to eat. Survivors include her husband, Joe Bernal of Green River; two sons, Jeff Bernal and wife Tana and Jason Bernal and wife Melissa, all of Green River; four daughters, Josie Eastman and husband Jim, Jolen Paxton and husband Jerry, Julie Buggy and Jamie Bernal Sims, all of Green River; brother, Junior Medina of Ogden, Utah; three sisters, Gloria Reyes, Irene Medina and Jenny Krans, all of Green River; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, all of Green River; 14 great-grandchildren, all of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two great-grandsons. --- Green River Star, Mar 7, 2012 James Ray Chambers James Ray Chambers, 38, of Rock Springs passed away Feb. 29, 2012, at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past one and one-half years and former resident of Arkansas, Chambers died following a sudden illness. He was born on March 5, 1973, in Vernal, Utah, the son of Roger Zale Chambers and Brenda Jane Jackson. Chambers attended schools in Mountain View. He was employed by IPS for the past nine months as a wireline tech hand. His interests included spending time with his children, listening to music and playing the guitar, fishing, camping and working on vehicles. Survivors include his daughter Sabrina Christy of Bridger Valley; one son Jeremy Chambers of Rock Springs; his mother Brenda Jackson of Cruel, Texas; three sisters Dora Hasley of Gum Springs, Ark., Tanya Boudra of Rock Springs and Misty Carter of Sparkman, Ark.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Roger Chambers and grandparents Buck and Dora Elliott. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 2012 JEANETTE L. BAILEY MATLOCK Funeral services for Jeanette L. Bailey Matlock were conducted Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Matlock, 81, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the University of Utah Medical Center after a battle with pulmonary hypertension and COPD for 21 years. She was born Aug. 26, 1930, in Highland Park, Mich., the daughter of Fletcher and Lillian Bailey. She lived in Michigan for 10 years until her father died. Her mother married Ivan Shults, a Baptist minister. Her family moved to Diff, Colo., where her stepfather led a church for two years. Her family then moved to Sterling, Colo., where she went to high school for two years. She then eloped with Don Matlock. They moved to Rawlins, where they lived for 14 years. While in Rawlins, Mrs. Matlock was active in the community and coached a pee wee baseball team for the Ferris Hotel and a Little League team. She was a Cub Scout den leader and Campfire Girls leader. She also worked for various restaurants in Rawlins. In 1966, she and her husband moved to Rock Springs after he was transferred at Pacific Power and Light. She delivered Wonder Bread for 13 years in Rock Springs and worked for Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for 20 years until she retired in 1992. Her husband Don preceded her in death in 2000. She was a founder for Easy Breathers Support Group. She volunteered for Meals-on-Wheels and was the state historian for the Good Sam Club. She was a member of the Eagles and Legion Auxiliary, Young at Heart Recreational Center and Royal Neighbors. She served as vice president of the Legion Auxiliary for two years. She attended the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church. Survivors include her children, Diana Doty and husband Dean of California and Don Matlock and wife Dorothy of Rock Springs; sisters, Barbara Fling and husband Don of Denver and Evelyn Huffman and husband Don of Sterling; brother, Monte Shults; grandchildren, Mike Neufer and wife Holly of Worland, Todd Neufer and Richard Matlock, both of Rock Springs and Gary Doty of California; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family, including John Dunn and wife Karen and daughter, Melissa of Denver, Bill Olsen and wife Kathy of Rock Springs, Lovee Ingram of Denver, Lloyd Harsha and Katy, and Rhonda Olsen and son Billy of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, Don Matlock; and son, John. --- Chaffee County Times, Mar 14, 2102 Donald F. Davis Donald F. Davis, 91, died March 6, 2012, in Rock Springs, Wyo., surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1920, in Cañon City, the son of Andrew and Mabel Shurgeon Davis. He married Alberta Pierce on Jan. 19, 1974, in Buena Vista. He was a Navy veteran and served in World War II in the Asiatic and Pacific theaters. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Buena Vista. In May 2010, he was honored to be a participant in a trip to Washington, D.C., with the Wyoming Honor Flight. He worked his entire career as a meat cutter with Safeway and Albertson’s. His interests were fishing, woodworking, playing cribbage and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Alberta Davis, of Rock Springs, Wyo.; daughter Merna Pierce-LaRivere and her husband, Mike, of Denver; and son Marion Pierce and his wife, Sandra, of Lyman, Wyo. He is also survived by grandchildren Brenda Slater and her husband, Chris, of Ogden, Utah; and Michael Pierce and his wife, Felicia; and Amy Franzen and her husband, Rick, all of Rock Springs, Wyo.; great-grandchildren Matthew, Jason, Brandon, and Kyle; and great-great-grandchildren Kayleigh, Wesly and Emberlynn. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Herman and Ralph. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs, Wyo. Services were March 10, 2012, at Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs, Wyo. Inurnment with military honors was set to take place at the veterans section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Condolences can be left at www.foxfh.com. --- Green River Star, Mar 14, 2012 Ronald L. “Dinger” Bell Ronald L. ‘Dinger’ Bell, 75, of Rock Springs passed away March 12, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a long time resident of Rock Springs. Bell was born on Oct. 1, 1937, in Casper, the son of the late Donald L. and Viola Davis Bell. He attended schools in Casper and was a Natrona County High School graduate with the class of 1956. Bell enlisted with the United States Navy Seabees in 1956 and served for 17 years. He had four tours in Vietnam and one in the Balkan Islands. He worked various places as a handyman. Survivors are one sister Patricia Miller and husband Abe of Thermopolis, two nieces and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents. Following cremation, memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, 543 Broadway, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Mar 14, 2012 Henry L. Fleming Sr. Henry L. Fleming Sr., 76, of Rock Springs passed away March 8, 2012, at his home. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Fleming died following an 11-month battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 3, 1935, in Rock Springs, the son of the late William and Verna Drummond Fleming. Fleming attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1953 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He served in the United States Army from January of 1955 to February of 1957. He married Doris Kilgore Fleming on Dec. 24, 1954, in Green River, and she preceded him in death on April 11, 2002. Fleming was employed by the Wyoming Highway Department as a surveyor and inspector for 39 years retiring in June of 1992. His interests included spending time with his family; fishing, camping and hunting. He also enjoyed traveling abroad and studying family genealogy. As a young man he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Survivors include one son Henry L. Fleming Jr. of Rock Springs; two daughters Nannette Fleming, and Elizabeth Grissom and husband Jerry, all of Rock Springs, one brother William Fleming and wife Lucille of Glenwood, Utah; one sister Roberta Hendricks of Bar Nunn; six grandchildren and one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Doris Ann Fleming in 2002; one daughter Floelle R. Corazza in 2005; one son Paul E. Fleming 2011; father-in-law and mother-in-law Melvin and Rose Kilgore; brother-in-law Richard Hendricks. Cremation will take place and a memorial service was conducted on Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Henry L. Fleming Sr. respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Pueblo Chieftan, Mar 18, 2012 Phyllis Crawford Phyllis N. Crawford, 82, passed away March 14, 2012. Survived by Jack (Linda) Crawford; cousin, Greg Taucher (Molly Hoover); good friends, Peggy Fogel, Betty Golob, JoAnn Johnson, Ursula Taullie and Vicky Trujillo; and her faithful companion, Willy. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth (Bianchini) Lyartis; aunt, Carolyn D. Taucher; and cousin, Gerry Archuleta. Phyllis was born Dec. 31, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned an undergraduate degree at Denver University and Master's degree at Western State College both in teacher education. Phyllis taught and served as a counselor in Pueblo schools, and later owned and operated Marilyn Kay Dress Shop. Phyllis enjoyed reading, knitting, gardening and her hobby greenhouse. She adored her many dogs over the years. Lifetime member of National Education Association, parishioner at St. Therese and former Pueblo Ballet Board member. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium with internment in Rock Springs, Wyo. Memorial service to be announced at a future date. Special thank you to Dr. Michael Rendler and the staff at Sharmar Village. Memorials may be made to Pueblo Animal Services or PAWS through Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main St., Pueblo, CO 81003. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 2012 DIXIE LOU MOSER RIVERTON - Funeral services for Dixie Lou Moser were conducted Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the Manila LDS Church. Interment followed the services in the Manila City Cemetery. Mrs. Moser, 75, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at her home in Riverton. She was born May 26, 1936 in Manila, Utah, the daughter of Merlin Franklin Schofield and Lena Mercedes (Searle) Schofield. She grew up in Manila. She married Eugene Clark Douglas on Dec. 24, 1952, in Manila. They had nine children. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1979. She married Carl V. Moser. They were married for 13 years. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1998. Mrs. Moser lived in Fort Bridger for nine years until she moved to Riverton 11 years ago. She lived in Manila and in other states while her first husband worked construction. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Red Hat Club in Riverton. Her interests included hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with her family and cooking. Survivors include four sons, Ed Douglas and wife Lois of Ogden, Utah, Duke Douglas of Riverton, Steve Douglas and wife Brenda of McKinnon, Utah, and Dutch Douglas and wife Cara of Riverton; two daughters, Cindy Gothier and husband David of Riverton and Sandy Richins and husband Steve of Thermopolis; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leslie Schofield and wife Cindy of Manila and Wendell Schofield and wife Agnes of Pekin, Ind.; and two sisters, Joyce Riggs of Boise, Idaho, and Florence Christianson and husband Dick of Manila. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Eugene Clark Douglas and Carl V. Moser; two sons, Kelly Douglas and Casey Douglas; daughter, Sonya Douglas; and a brother, Don Schofield. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 2012 LAWRENCE DON TWITCHELL MANILA, Utah - Memorial services for Lawrence Don Twitchell were conducted March 8, 2012, at the LDS Church in Manila, Utah. Mr. Twitchell, 58, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at his home from complications from liver disease. He was born on April 7, 1953, in Rock Springs. He married Tamara S. Reynolds Gifford on Aug. 7, 1987, in Vernal, Utah. He married Karen Anderson. They divorced. His interests included sports, basketball, learning about different cultures, fishing, hunting and traveling. He had traveled to over 47 different countries while working in the oil industry. He spoke several dialects of Arabic. He is survived by his parents, Burl D. Twitchell and Ida Marie Biorn Twitchell; brother, Sam and wife Tamara Twitchell; sisters, Beth and husband Alan Anopol. LuAnna and husband Fred Lambert, Nella Rae and husband Gale Lamb and Sarah Twitchell; children, Theresa Twitchell, Celeste Twitchell and Kenneth and wife Amanda Gifford; and 11 grandchildren He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Burl Twitchell. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 2012 John David Stephens John David Stephens, 31, of Rock Springs passed away March 9, 2012. He was born June 7, 1980, in Worland, the son of James F. ‘Rick' Stephens and Lana Peterson. Stephens attended schools in Thermopolis. He was employed by Mountain States as a roughneck. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing, pool, darts, sports, shooting and bowling. Survivors include his mother Lana Robb and husband Joe of Souix Falls, S.D.; his father James F. ‘Rick' Stephens of Casper; one son Chance Stephens of Rock Springs; three daughters Rhylee Stephens of Hollywood, Calif., Brookalynn Stephens of Casper, and Kayleigh Stephens of Rock Springs; two brothers Kristopher Black of Rock Springs and Scotty Stephens of Jacksonville, Fla.; his half sisters Haley Stephens and Jessie Stephens, both of Worland; grandmother Lois Peterson of Rock Springs; grandparents Paul and Diana Schmied of Rock Springs; stepfather Paul ‘P.J.' Schmied of Green River; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather David Peterson; aunt Davida Peterson; paternal grandparents Bob and Naomi Gray; maternal great-grandparents Jim and Hazel Overy and Leslie and Alberta Peterson and cousin Cody Cook. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 2012 Susan Keeney Susan Keeney, 69 of Rock Springs died March 21, 2012 at Sage View Care Center after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 1, 1942 in Syracuse, New York. She graduated from San Diego High School with the class of 1960. She married Dennis Keeney on July 2, 1996 in Rock Springs. Her interests were computers, camping, and her cat "Bear". Survivors include her husband Dennis Keeney of Rock Springs; sons Timothy and Jeffery Richards both of Arizona; daughter Cary Richards of Utah; grandchildren Stephaine & Shawna Cline; her cat "Bear". She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Ginny Wood. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Pastor Larry Johnson will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Condolences for family can be left at www.foxfh.com. --- Davis Funeral Home, Mar 22, 2012 Dalene M. Frye Dalene M. Frye, 40, of Riverton died in Casper on Monday, March 19, 2012. Memorial services are at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, at the Riverton Church of the Nazarene. Cremation has taken place. Dalene Marie Gilmore was born in Rock Springs on Oct. 4, 1971 the daughter of Allen Gilmore and Shirley Ann (Cole) Gilmore (Kelley.) She lived in Rock Springs for 24 years, moving to Riverton with her two children in 1996. She was of the Christian faith. Dalene Frye was a beautician and cosmetologist. She had obtained her cosmetology license in 1996 and had worked at Temptations, Southwest Hair Design, and has been at Mirror Image since its opening. She belonged to the Beta Sigma Phi. Her family said Dalene loved to camp, fish, cook, scrapbook, she loved her dogs and gardening, but most of her time was spent with her children. Survivors include her son, Shawn Linch; daughter, Shannon Linch; her companion, Gary Stewart; her close friend, Kiersten Herne; her parents, Allen Gimore, Shirley and Mike Kelley; brothers, Wayne Mayhew, Dennis Boulware, and Wade Colvin; uncle, Bill and his wife Betty Cole of Phoenix, AZ; aunt, Jeanette Cole, Lake Isabella, CA; aunt, Cathy Cole, Spokane, WA; aunt, Melissa and her husband Bob Confer, Riverton, WY; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by Dorothy and Gene Cole, and Bill Boulware. Memorials may be made to Shawn and Shannon Linch at the Atlantic City Federal Credit Union. On-line condolences may be made at: theDavisFuneralHome.com Services are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton. --- Gazette-Times, Mar 31, 2012 John Charlton Williams John C. Williams of Corvallis died peacefully on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at home, at age 85. He was a loving father to Diane Bohle (Mylen Bohle) of Prineville and Evan Williams (Margaret Thomas) of Apple Valley, Calif. His grandchildren are Colin and Eileen Williams. John was the second child of Fred and Wealtha Swanner Williams, born on July 26, 1926, in Ogden, Utah. His siblings were La Grand Williams and Berna Williams Murphy. He met Dorothy Bynon at St. Benedict’s Hospital in Ogden, where John was the patient and Dorothy was his nurse. The couple married on Dec. 23, 1950, in Rock Springs, Wyo. They made their home in Ogden before moving to Long Beach, Calif. John worked through high school in an ice cream parlor and at a tannery. He attended Weber State University, taking business and accounting courses. To support his family, John worked as a milkman, at a school for the deaf, and in a steel mill before securing a position with ARCO. John retired from ARCO as a budget analyst, after 25 years of service. In retirement, he traveled with Dorothy across the United States and Canada in their van. They also enjoyed trips abroad. John enjoyed fishing, playing pool, cards, coins, maps, baking bread and barbecuing. He loved his dogs, Billy and Sydney. John’s quick wit and spirit will be remembered by family and friends. A private cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Corvallis Dial-A-Bus or Samaritan Evergreen Hospice. --- Fox Funeral Home, Apr 1, 2012 Sheron Lee Beveridge Medill On Friday March 30, 2012, Sheron Lee Beveridge Medill our mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away from complications due to an infection. She was born on the cold, windy morning of April 7, 1942 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Bulah and Robert Beveridge. Those early years were difficult with Sheron’s father away serving in the Navy during World War II. After the war, life returned to normal with her dad’s return and Sheron’s sister Sandra joining the family. She attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1960. On July 15, 1961 she married her sweetheart, Adam Medill. They spent 39 wonderful years together and raised two outstanding daughters. Sheron was a wonderful mother to Nyla and Wendy, always having them dressed sharply and keeping their home immaculate. Sheron loved doing things with her family and over the years she enjoyed music, square dancing, playing cards, riding motorcycles, bowling and golf. Sheron will always be remembered for her love of giving. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and outside of giving to her family, Sheron enjoyed giving her time to others. Her most favorite job was volunteering in the respiratory therapy unit at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She served over 8,000 hours during her 16 years of volunteer work. Sheron truly loved the people she worked with at MHSC. Sheron is survived by her daughter Nyla (Shayne), her daughter Wendy (Sterling) and her sister Sandra. She is preceded in death by her mother Bulah and her father Robert Beveridge. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday April 4, 2012 at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 2012 ROBERT LEE ANDERSON Graveside services for Robert Lee Anderson were conducted Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Mr. Anderson, 92, of Riverton, died Friday, March 16, 2012, after a short illness. He was born on July 18, 1919, in Litchfield, Neb., to Beulah and Emil Anderson, helped on the family farm and graduated from Sherman County High School in 1937 in Litchfield. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the Pacific and was honorably discharged. He met Leatrice Zlomke. They were married in 1946 in Litchfield. They moved to Riverton, where he worked for Pacific Power and Light Co. until his retirement in 1981. After retirement he traveled with his second wife, Donna Schultz. He was a 32nd-degree Mason and a member of the Shriner's Club. His interests included woodworking, the outdoors, Wyoming Cowboys, golfing and animals. He is survived by his wife, Donna Schultz of Rock Springs; son, Michael and wife of Riverton; daughter, Rebecca Laib of Portland, Ore.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald Anderson; son, Robert Anderson; and his dog, Molly. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 2012 BLAINE DAVID HAMBLIN Funeral services for Blaine David Hamblin were conducted Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Green River High School. Cremation followed. Mr. Hamblin, 41, of Green River, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012. He had been a longtime Green River resident. He was born June 27, 1970, in Salt Lake City, the son of F. Jay Hamblin and Lilly Gillian Hamblin. He attended schools in Green River and was a 1988 graduate of Green River High School. He married Crystal L. Castillon on Aug. 3, 1990, in Elko, Nev. Mr. Hamblin was a U.S. Navy veteran of Desert Storm. He worked at FMC as an electrician for seven years. His interests included camping, riding all-terrain vehicles, Dutch oven cooking and spending time with his friends and family at the lake, work, in the garage installing car stereos or on welding projects. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Hamblin; parents, F. Jay and Lilly Hamblin; two sons, Bryce Hamblin and wife Jamie and Bryant "Bubba" Hamblin, all of Green River; daughter, Brittney Hamblin of Green River; brother, Michael Hamblin; two sisters, Jodi Delaney and husband Kenny and Penny Anderson, all of Salt Lake City; granddaughter, Virrah Lynn Hamblin of Green River; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and extended family, including the Dudleys. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 2012 THERON REX “T.R.” DYE JR. Funeral services for Theron Rex "T.R." Dye Jr. were conducted Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Dye, 72, of Green River, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at his seasonal residence in St. George, Utah. He was a longtime Green River resident and a snowbird of Hurricane and St. George, Utah. He was born May 9, 1939, in Wales, Utah, the son of Theron "Rex" Dye and Lucy Blanche Johnson. He grew up in Wales and worked on the family farm. He graduated from the Moroni High School in Sampete, Utah. He served in the U.S. Army in the Berlin Callup. Mr. Dye moved to Green River and served several terms as a city councilman. He helped build roads in town while he worked for W.W. Clyde Construction and was manager and owner of Lakeway Liquors. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, the mountains and activities with his grandchildren. Survivors include four daughters, Vivian M. Dye, Shelly F. Jeppesen and husband Jack, Betty A. Aust and husband Tom and Kimberly A. Bishop and husband Dale; son, Clinton T. Dye and wife Ellen; grandchildren, Trenton, Billy, Jack Jr., and wife Randi, Thomas, Cody, Alicia, Austin and wife Meadow and Samantha; great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Lynn Jeppesen, Kapri and Garrett; brothers and sisters, Randle Dye, La Priel Dye and Ron Pearson, Kathy and Bill Erdley, Emory Dye and Miriam and Val Jean Hansen; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and extended family in Hurricane and St. George. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theron "Rex" Dye and Lucy Blanche Johnson; granddaughter, Keisha Lynn Jeppesen; brother, Robert J. Dye; and maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 2012 LOUISE ANN SMITH Memorial services for Louise Ann Smith were conducted Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Cremation has taken place. Ms. Smith, 56, of Green River, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at her home. A longtime Green River resident, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 20, 1955, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Reno and Amelia Lee Blasi. She attended schools in Green River and was a 1974 graduate of Lincoln High School. She worked at the Oak Tree Inn as a housekeeper. Her interests included spending time with her nieces and nephews and crocheting. Survivors include three brothers, Paul Blasi and wife Karen of Green River, Roger Blasi and wife Doris of Fort Bridger and Richard Blasi of Green River; two sisters, Sandra Ammbruster of Loveland, Colo., and Gloria Andrews and husband George of Granger; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, George Blasi. --- Fox Funeral Home, Apr 10, 2012 Florence Jean VanValkenburg Florence Jean Firmage Van Valkenburg, 75, of Rock Springs died Monday April 9, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. She was a life-long resident of Rock Springs. She was born August 26, 1936 in Rock Springs, the daughter of John William and Florence Cook Firmage. She was the fourth of four daughters. She married Howard Ray Van Valkenburg on July 4, 1954 in Rock Springs. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on October 16, 1967. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings in the church including Primary, Sunday School, Young Women and Relief Society. She also served in the Vernal Utah LDS Temple for twelve years. She had been employed for many years as a secretary for Sweetwater School District #1. Her interest included camping, backpacking, reading, family history, and especially spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband of nearly 58 years, Howard Ray Van Valkenburg of Rock Springs; three daughters, Debra Kay Pence and husband Gary of Waukee, Iowa, Rae Lynn Marostica and husband Marty of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and Gayle Kendall of Rock Springs; brother-in-law Gus Bakka; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Janet PcPhie and husband Edward, Esther Woodyatt and husband Don, and Ethel Mae Bakka. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Rock Springs LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Friends may call 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 2012 DANIEL MCKAY GOSAR BLOOMFIELD, N.M.-–Funeral services for Daniel McKay Gosar were conducted Monday, April 2, 2012, in Bloomfield, N.M. Graveside services and interment took place Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Gosar, 16, of Bloomfield, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012. He was born Nov. 3, 1995, in Casper, to Wayne and Annie Harmon Gosar. His interests included singing, playing piano, participating in musical productions and spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Annie Harmon Gosar of Bloomfield; sister, ShaLeesa Gosar of Bloomfield; brothers, Alex Gosar, who is serving an LDS mission in Eugene, Ore., and Joe Gosar and wife Anna of Rexburg, Ind.; niece, Shirley and nephew Wally Gosar of Rexburg; grandparents, Alan and Silvia Harmon of Saint George, Utah, and John and Maxine Gosar of Green River; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 2012 VIRGIL MCWHORTER Funeral services for Virgil McWhorter were conducted Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Farson LDS Chapel in Farson. Interment took place in the Eden Valley Cemetery, Farson. Mr. McWhorter, 79, of Farson, died Sunday, April 1, 2012, at his home in Farson. He was born Nov. 18, 1932, in Treasureton, Idaho, the son of Faye and Mabel Kirby McWhorter. He married Patricia Fenton on June 12, 1950, in Elko, Nev. He worked for Loffland Brothers for many years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included his family, hunting, fishing, camping, playing guitar and organ and singing. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Patricia McWhorter of Farson; sons, Richard McWhorter and wife Phyllis of Sinclair, Steven McWhorter and wife Berna of Rock Springs and John McWhorter of Sinclair; daughters, Cathy Bird and husband Ken and Janice Mines and husband Rod, all of Farson; sister, Illa Reed of Texas, grandchildren, Jeremy McWhorter and wife Crystal, Justin McWhorter and wife Cassandra, Jerred McWhorter and wife Samantha, Shane Bird and wife Tracy, Brett Bird and wife Mary, Jennifer Bird, Kristina Hughes and husband Dennie, David Hall, Phillip Mines, Brad Hall, Laura Norton and husband Ray, Bryan McWhorter, Corrine Wigness, Lisa Bourgeois, Abby McWhorter, Bryn McWhorter, Levi McWhorter and Nicole Simmons and husband Destry; and great-grandchildren, Haley, Riley, Alley, Braydon, Preslie, Derek, Kortney, Genesis, Kaylen, Elisabeth, Christian, Collen, Kaylee, Darelyn, Samantha, Erica, Corey, McKenzie, Kanden, Kreston, Shaylyn, Bryson, Carson, Ella, Kiernynn, Gavin and Lucas. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brent McWhorter; two brothers; three sisters; and a granddaughter, Kayla McWhorter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 2012 WILLIAM JOSEPH ROBINSON A celebration of life for William Joseph Robinson was conducted Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Robinson, 76, of Green River, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at his home in Green River. He was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Montpelier, Idaho, the son of Herschel and Thelma Moore Robinson. He attended schools in Montpelier. He married Gail Alley on Oct. 14, 1957, in Elizabethtown, Ky. He worked for Allied Chemical until his retirement in 1998 after 30 years. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army in Germany with the 54th Engineer Battalion. Mr. Robinson was a member of the Union Congregational Church in Green River, Oregon California Trails Association, Historical Society and Golden Hour Senior Center. He served on the board for the Mansface Terrace Housing. His interests included digging up old bottles, being involved with the OCTA and Cherokee Trail, geocaching, bowling, leather working, arrowhead hunting and socializing at Smith's. Survivors include his wife, Gail Robinson of Green River; son, Joseph William Robinson and wife Denise of Lyman; daughter, Judi Lynn Robinson Laughter and husband Randy of Green River; sister, Barbara Robinson Frans and husband Carl of Edmond, Okla.; grandchildren, Theron William Robinson of Charlotte, N.C., Desiree Ralph Woodworth of Raeford, N.C., Monique Elizabeth Robinson of Lyman, Derek Louis Robinson of Lyman; great-grandchildren, Alystical Lynn Woodworth and Emilyn Rose Woodworth, both of Raeford; several cousins; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; niece, Kathleen Joy Frans; and infant baby brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 2012 JAMES BENJAMIN “BEN” SHERROD Graveside services and interment for James Benjamin "Ben" Sherrod were conducted Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Sherrod, 68, died Monday, April 2, 2012, following a lengthy illness. He was a longtime Green River resident. He was born on June 20, 1943, in Rock Springs, the son of Gladys and Frank Sherrod. He was the youngest of five children. He lettered in many high school sports and went to Northwestern Community College in Powell on a football scholarship. He married Carol on Aug. 30, 1968, in Riverdale, Utah. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for OCI for 35 years. He was a horseman and rode with the Pony Express for many years. He was also involved in the mine rescue team and was the co-captain of the national champion mine rescue team. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2350. His interests included spending time with his family, being outdoors, inventing and being an entrepreneur. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Carol Sherrod of Green River; son, Kirk Sherrod and wife Kimberly of Green River; daughter, Monica Sackuvich and husband David of Falcon, Colo.; five grandchildren, Kirk Allen Sherrod Jr., Collin Sherrod, Maddelyn Sackuvich, Jackson Sackuvich and Evangeline Sackuvich; brother, Donald Sherrod and wife Carol of Saratoga; sister, Janet Fox and husband Harry of Washington, Utah; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Earl Rude; sister, Sylvia Rude; and granddaughter, Jocelyn Sackuvich. --- Green River Star, Apr 25, 2012 Jesse Gil Jesse Gil, 86, of Rock Springs passed away April 21, 2012, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former longtime resident of Superior, Gil died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 27, 1925, in Superior, the son of the late Jesus and Salud Hernadez Gil. Gil attended schools in Superior. He married Daisy D. Sandoval in Superior on Dec. 31, 1949, and she preceded him in death Feb. 4, 2011. Gil was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and served from July 1, 1942, until December 14, 1945. He was employed at Westvaco for 32 years as an underground miner, and following retirement he was employed at the Outlaw Inn in the maintenance department for many years. His interests include spending time with his family and fishing. Survivors include nine children Kathy Cisneros and husband Steve of Clearfield, Utah, Diana Martinez and husband Marty of Denver, Lorraine Vigil and husband Steve, David Gil, Nicky Gil, Cindy Valdez and husband Rick, Billy Gil and wife Kay, Anita Fernandez and husband Danny and Loriann Portillo and husband Dennis, all of Rock Springs; three sisters Ester Conner and Theresa Thomas, both of Denver, and Marie Petty of Rock Springs; one brother Joe Gil of Rock Springs; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Daisy Gil; one son Tommy Gil; two brothers Lupe and Francis Gil and one grandchild Rick Valdez. Following cremation, a memorial service was conducted today at New Life Ministries in Rock Springs. Pastor John Ratcliff conducted the services. Military honors and inurnment was at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Apr 25, 2012 Tony Brower Tony Brower, 54, died at his home in Rock Springs on April 16, 2012, following a sudden illness. He was born in Driggs, Idaho, Oct. 21, 1957. He moved to Wyoming in 1989. He married Sandy Brower on May 20, 2000. Bower was a successful salesman at several car dealerships in Rock Springs before he began working in construction. He has been working in construction for the last 15 years, most recently at Lewis & Lewis where he was well respected by his collegues. He loved his family and was a doting husband and grandfather. Bower enjoyed camping and was an avid fisherman. He had a wicked sense of humor and a charming smile and will certainly be missed. Survivors in addition to his wife, Sandy, are sons Jeff Brower and Blake Brower; daughter Embere Thornwall and husband Jason; stepson Josh Bates and wife Melissa; stepdaughter Erin Culver and husband Chad; sister Leyan Scott and husband Dean; brothers Dennis Brower and wife Jerrilee and Lamar Brower and wife Barbara; nephew and “twin-brother” Arnie Jenkins; 10 grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merrill and Zelda Brower, one sister Karen Murdock, one brother Merrill Phil Brower and one son Russ Brower. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Foothill Drive in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Ertel Funeral Home Evelyn “Jeanne” Abington Evelyn "Jeanne" Abington was born in Kansas City, Mo. on July 23, 1927 the daughter of George Roy and Addie (Mathis) Moore. She passed away at Vista Grande Inn on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the age of 84. Jeanne came to Cortez seven years ago to be nearer her daughter, Karen, her only survivor. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents; and by her husband, John Stanley Abington. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date for Mrs. Abington in Wyoming. --- Green River Star, May 2, 2012 Mildred Wilde Mildred Wilde, 83, of Kent Wash., passed away April 28, 2012, at the Arbor Village Nursing Home in Kent, Wash. A longtime resident of Washington and former resident of Superior, Casper, Cheyenne and Rock Springs, Wilde died following an illness of three years. She was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Superior, the daughter of the late Nickolas and Helen Nickolich Levar. Wilde attended schools in Superior and was a 1947 graduate of Superior High School. She married David G. Wilde in Superior on June 20, 1954, and he preceded her in death on February 16, 1994. Her interests included shopping, eating out and playing cards. Most important were her family. She enjoyed visits with them and spending time with them. Survivors include two sons David Wilde and wife Jeannette of Auburn, Wash., and Dr. Wade Wilde and wife Terri of Westerville, Ohio; two daughters Diane Duhl and husband Roger of Los Angeles and Debbie Barton and husband Greg of Thornton, Colo.; one brother John Levar of Lander; one sister Josephine Case and husband John of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband David G. Wilde; two sisters Mary Toly and Ann Powell; two brothers Marko Levar and Paul Levar. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil service with Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Thursday from 5 p.m. until time of rosary and on Friday morning at the Vase Chapel until time of services. --- Green River Star, May 2, 2012 June E. McQuillan June E. McQuillan, 86, of Rock Springs passed away April 24, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1926, to Ray and Flora Myrick Cassas. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the Rock Springs High School Class of 1943. She married William “Bay” McQuillan in 1948 at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. At the age of 18, she started working for Mountain Bell and retired in 1981 after 37 years of employment. She was a member of the Cowboy Joe Club and lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers. Her interests included the Rock Springs Tigers football and basketball games, Wyoming Cowboys and Denver Broncos. She loved spending summers at the McQuillan cabin in the Upper Green River Valley, hunting, fishing and being with her family. She loved traveling to Wendover and to Las Vegas and to Colorado for family reunions. She is survived by two daughters Jolene Endres and Rae Lynn Larsen and husband Steve, one son Bill McQuillan, four grandchildren, great-granddaughter Kassidee Mykal McQuillan and daughter-in-law Cyndi McQuillan, all of Rock Springs; sisters Carma Foran and family of Beckley, W.Va., and Melva Novak and family of Farmington, N.M.; many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband on June 28, 2009, and son Michael McQuillan on June 20, 1998, her parents Ray and Flora Cassas; sister and brother-in-law Lola and Jack McQuillan, sister Wilma ‘Billie’ Cassas; sister Connie Burroughs and niece Debbie Burroughs; brothers-in-law Tony Novak, Wilbur Veal and Tom Foran; nephews Estes Stout and Charlie Tyler. Following cremation, private family graveside services and inurnment will take place at a later date. The family suggests that donations be made in her son’s memory “Michael McQuillan” to Cowboy’s Against Cancer. --- Green River Star, May 2, 2012 EVANGELINE M. “VANGIE” ESQUIBEL Evangeline M. ‘Vangie' Esquibel, 79, of Rock Springs passed away April 25, 2012, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A long time resident of Rock Springs, Esquibel was surrounded by her family when she died following a sudden illness. She was born Sept. 24, 1932, in Llano Largo, N.M., the daughter of the late Victoriano and Genoveva Leyba Muniz. Esquibel was employed by Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for many years in the custodian department for many years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included getting together with all family and friends. She also enjoyed celebrating birthdays, taking pictures and putting them into photo albums, talking on the phone to family and friends, watching cartoons with her grandchildren, getting ready to welcome her family to her home every time they came, appreciating all visits, interpreting Spanish for those in need, letting her family know how much she loved and appreciated them, traveling to see the world and to be with her family, journaling and writing letters to God and her family and praying. She also loved flower gardening. Survivors include sons Danny Esquibel and wife Sam of Rock Springs, Jerry Muniz of LaQuinta, Calif., Donald Muniz and wife Renee of Rock Springs, and Eddie Muniz and wife Lorie of Belgrade, Mont.; daughters Patty Baker and husband Lorin of Cheyenne, Wanda Dach and husband Ed of Casper, Sharon McDowell and husband Gene, Janet Stewart and husband James, Debbie Kimsey and husband Clint, all of Rock Springs, and Carla Webster and husband Shane of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; four brothers Victor Muniz of St. George, Utah, Leroy Esquibel and wife Mary of Albuquerque, N.M., Hubert Muniz of Mobile, Ala., and Wayne Muniz of Belen, N.M.; two sisters Pauline Archibeque and husband Joe of Albuquerque, N.M., and Porfie Garcia and husband Ernie of Penasco, N.M.; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one aunt Rosanna Muniz; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; two aunts Amelia Arguello and husband Shorty and Viola Branch and husband Albert; two uncles Ruben Muniz and Alfonso Muniz. --- Fox Funeral Home, May 6, 2012 Lola Vaun Telck Lola Vaun Slaughter Telck, 97 of Rock Springs, died May 6, 2012 at her home. She was born December 30, 1914 in Hinckley, Utah, the daughter of Robert K. Slaughter and Fanny L. Losee Slaughter. She attended schools in Winton and graduated from Reliance High School with the class of 1932. She married Henry W. Telck on November 24, 1937 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death August 21, 1976. She was instrumental in starting the first school lunch in Reliance. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was also a 60 year member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Her interests were dancing, cooking, and reading. Survivors include her daughter Marjane Telck of Rock Springs; brother Dee Slaughter of Green River; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Verle Slaughter, and brother Russ Slaughter. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Rock Springs LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and Friday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, May 9, 2012 Jeremy Matthew Chambers Jeremy Matthew Chambers, 15, of Green River passed away May 5, 2012, at his home. He was born July 7, 1996, in Arkadelphia, Ark., the son of James Ray Chambers and Tammy Wilson. Chambers was a sophomore at Roosevelt Learning Center. His interests included listening to music, playing his X-Box, walking and shooting his gun. Survivors include his aunt Tanya Boudra and fiance John Francks of Green River; two sisters Sabrina Christy of Urie and Cassie Wilson of Arkansas; grandparents Brenda Jackson of Crowell, Texas, and Roger Chambers; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father James R. Chambers; great-grandparents Buck and Dora Elliott; grandfather Roger Zale Chambers. Cremation will take place and memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Graveside services and inurnment will take place at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Monday one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, May 9, 2012 JOHN RICHARD UNGUREN John Richard Unguren, 80, passed away May 7, 2012, of a sudden illness at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born in Rock Springs on July 10, 1931, the son of Michael Eli and Mary Anselmi Unguren. He attended Lowell and Washington grade schools, Rock Springs Junior High School and Rock Springs High School where he was on the basketball and track team. He worked in the Stansbury Coal Mine, an underground coal mine, until 1951 when he was drafted and served in the Amy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He worked for Carter Oil Company, Huntley Construction Company, Sweetwater Road and Bridge, and 20 years for Gunn-Quealy Coal Company until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America and later Operating Engineers. He was an avid sports fan and pitcher for the American Legion baseball team when they took State in 1948. He especially enjoyed watching Utah Jazz, Denver Broncos and University of Wyoming football and basketball teams. His interests included fishing, going out into the country and spending time with his family. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion. He was married to MaryLou Anselmi on Oct. 17, 1964, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, MaryLou Unguren of Rock Springs; daughters Rachele Unguren-Allen and husband Stephen of Rock Springs, and Gina Harvey and husband Jeff of Green River; six grandchildren; one brother Alex Unguren and wife Yvonne of Rohnert Park, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother George Unguren, two sisters, Marie Unguren and Emma Matiba and his son Rudy John Unguren who passed away Oct. 17, 1989. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Military Honors and graveside services will be conducted at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Thursday one hour prior to rosary and on Friday at the church one hour prior to services. The family of John R. Unguren respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Community, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or the St. Joseph's Children's Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington, WY 82240-1117. --- Green River Star, May 9, 2012 Jeremy Matthew Chambers Jeremy Matthew Chambers, 15, of Green River passed away May 5, 2012, at his home. He was born July 7, 1996, in Arkadelphia, Ark., the son of James Ray Chambers and Tammy Wilson. Chambers was a sophomore at Roosevelt Learning Center. His interests included listening to music, playing his X-Box, walking and shooting his gun. Survivors include his aunt Tanya Boudra and fiance John Francks of Green River; two sisters Sabrina Christy of Urie and Cassie Wilson of Arkansas; grandparents Brenda Jackson of Crowell, Texas, and Roger Chambers; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father James R. Chambers; great-grandparents Buck and Dora Elliott; grandfather Roger Zale Chambers. --- Green River Star, May 9, 2012 Rosina M. Caserotto Legerski Rosina M. Caserotto Legerski, 83, of Rock Springs passed away May 8, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Legerski died following a brief illness. She was born in Superior on Sept. 14, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Catterina Caserotto. Legerski attended schools in Superior and was a 1946 graduate of Superior High School. She attended St. Luke’s Nursing School in Boise, Idaho, and obtained her registered nursing degree. She also obtained her CRNA from the Mayo School of Anesthesia in Minnesota. She began her career in nursing at the hospital in Rochester, Minn. She also was employed at the Sweetwater Memorial Hospital for many years and she was a nurse anesthetist for Dr. Jackman for many years. Legerski also worked as a transport nurse for Vase Emergency Medical Services for many years. She married Anthony P. ‘Andy’ Legerski on April 4, 1964. in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death March 1, 2006. Survivors include two sons Paul A. Legerski and wife Carol, and Gene Legerski and wife Becky, all of Rock Springs; two daughters Cecelia A. Jernegan and husband J.L. of Mesa, Ariz., and Tena Oehler and husband Russ of Tigard, Ore.; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Andy Legerski; one son Mark and one daughter Julie who died in infancy; one brother Gino Caserotto; two sisters in infancy. Cremation will take place and a mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today at the church. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, one hour prior to services. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at 904 Laramie St., Rock Springs. The family of Rosina Legerski respectfully requests that donations in her memory be made to Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Gold Country Media, May 18, 2012 Geraldine Whitten Gerry Whitten was called home to the Lord on May 8, 2012 at the age of 81. She was born in Stockton California in 1930, raised in Clovis California. Her parents were George and Mona Stephenson. Her maternal father was James Barns. She moved to Stockton in 1948 and attended University of Pacific. She married Thomas Thornton in 1951, went on to have three children, Thom (Jackie) Thornton of Jamestown, Calif., Bonnie (Jerry) Shoup of Green River, Wyo. and Charles (Tammy) Thornton of Diamondville, Wyo. She was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother, always demanding pictures for her fridge. She operated a beauty college in Sacramento Calif., and after marring Bob Whitten in 1967, she moved to Ophir, Calif., with her children where she had a small working ranch raising cattle. After Bob Whitten passed away she worked at Lou La Bontes in Auburn for 15 years and had many friends and customers that adored her. For the last 27 years she spent her time with her life partner, Dennis Coleman. She and Dennis spent their time together traveling and seeing the world, something she loved so much. In her later years she spent her time decorating her home and working in her yard, which has been her lifelong passion, with her good friend, Brodie Sisneros, Dennis's daughter. Gerry's pride and joy was her little dog, "GG.” Hospice was a great help the last week of her life, she died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her family will be having a private memorial service. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 2012 WILLIAM “BILL” LUZMOOR III A mass of Christian burial with military honors for William “Bill” Luzmoor III was celebrated Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary was recited Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at the church. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Luzmoor, 68, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness. He was born April 14, 1944, in Webster City, Iowa. He attended schools in Longmont and Greeley, Colo., Lander and Green River. He graduated from Green River High School in 1962. He worked more than 50 years in the broadcast business. He began in 1963 while serving in the Navy on the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War. He worked at radio stations in six states and managed stations in Montana, Idaho, South Carolina, Texas, Colorado and Wyoming. He was the owner and manager of Wyo Radio in Rock Springs for the past 19 years. Mr. Luzmoor married Gloria Valderrama on Jan. 22, 2000, in Buga-Valle, Colombia. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and served from 1965-69. His interests included community service. He worked with the Red Desert Roundup and the Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Group, The Family, and other civic associations. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; son, Joe Delling and wife Yona of Durango, Colo.; grandchildren, Carson and Bella of Durango; two brothers, David Luzmoor and wife Beth of Riverton and Phillip Luzmoor and wife Kathy of Green River; and numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, William John Luzmoor Jr. and Clarine Schroeder Luzmoor. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 2012 HELEN A. TANNER KIZZIRE Funeral services for Helen A. Tanner Kizzire were conducted Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Lyman LDS Church in Lyman. Interment took place in the Lyman Cemetery. Mrs. Kizzire, 87, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was a former Granger resident. She was born Aug. 26, 1924, in Lyman, the daughter of Walter and Emily Louise Bluemel Tanner. She married Clifford A. Kizzire on March 17, 1944, in Green River. Their marriage was solemnized in the Jordan River LDS Temple. He preceded her in death March 29, 2000. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included reading, doing word searches and other puzzles, embroidery and participating in the activities at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. Survivors include her daughters, Diana Swartz and husband Ken of Casper and Donita Thornock and husband Tom of Granger; brother, Willard Tanner of Rock Springs; sisters, Marie Lee of California and Utah and Mariam Banks of Lyman; grandchildren, Michelle Winter and husband Daryl of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Kendry Madding and husband Robert of Casper and Rebecca Thornock of Granger; great-grandchildren, Natasha Mackearney, Chase Mackearney and Mercedes Madding; great-great-grandson, Kyler; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Kizzire; parents, Wally and Emily Louise Tanner; two daughters, Sharroll and Sheila Kizzire; four brothers, Chuck, Bill, Joe and Bud Tanner; and two sisters, Ruth Rollins and Mary Mourtisen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 2012 AL H. MATTHEWS Funeral services for Al H. Matthews were conducted Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Green River LDS Stake Center. Interment took place in the Liberty Cemetery in Liberty, Idaho. Mr. Matthews, 76, of Green River, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at the University Medical Center in Salt Lake City due to complications during surgery. He was born Jan. 29, 1936, in Liberty to Alonzo Henry and Charlotte Pearl Hulme Matthews. He was the youngest of seven children. He attended schools in Liberty and Paris, Idaho, and graduated from Fielding High School with the class of 1954. He served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England. He married Carol Miles on Oct. 24, 1958, in the Logan LDS Temple in Logan, Utah. He attended Idaho State College, now Idaho State University, to become a pharmacist. When his father broke a hip, he returned home to run the family farm. Before moving to Green River in 1968 to work in the trona mines, he worked his family farm, ran sheep and was a lumberjack. He worked at Tata Chemicals, formerly Allied Chemical, for 20 years and finished his career as a mine maintenance superintendent. He retired after working 14 more years as a physical facilities manager for the LDS Church. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions. His interests included hunting with his sons and friends, Dutch oven cooking, gardening, fishing, working crossword puzzles, going on long rides and following BYU sports. Survivors include his wife, Carol Matthews of Green River; children, Ken and wife Lezli of Sandy, Utah, Dan and wife Betty Jo of Heber City, Utah, Todd and Lisa Carroll and husband Rick, all of Green River; 23 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and five sisters. --- Green River Star, May 23, 2012 Emiline Marie Pivik Emiline Marie Pivik, 84, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away May 13, 2012, in Idaho Falls. A longtime former resident of Jackson and Rock Springs, Pivik died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Fred and Nettie Potter Clark. Pivik attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She married Joseph Pivik, Jr. on Jan. 29, 1946, and he preceded her in death July 24, 1995. Pivik was the co-owner of Teton Lumber in Wilson with her husband and brother-in-law Carl, and they operated a sawmill for 49 years until their retirement in 1990. She was also the bookkeeper for their business. Her interests included gardening, Wii Bowling and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include two sons Walter J. Pivik and wife Carol of Rock Springs, and Carl E. Pivik and wife Nancy of Idaho Falls, Idaho; two daughters Sally McReynolds of Dana Pointe, Calif., and Deborha Herold and husband Ronald of Jackson, one brother Darrell Clark of Montana; brother-in-law Arthur Pivik of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joseph Pivik, Jr.; one daughter Sherry Gutierrez; son-in-law Roland McReynolds, five sisters and seven brothers. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27 and 29, 2012 ANTONIA “TONIA” MARCHEWKA DOLINAR Services for Antonia "Tonia" Marchewka Dolinar were conducted Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Inurnment followed at St., Joseph's section in the Rock Springs cemetery. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Dolinar, 88, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 26, 1923, on the family farm in Poland to Roisak and Jadurga Marchewka. She was the youngest of three children. When she was seven, she lost her father and was raised by her mother and grandmother. While attending nursing school, World War II began. She was forced to move to Germany and become a nanny for German military officers. After the war, she returned to Manheim, Germany, and resumed her nursing training. She met her future husband when he was a patient in the hospital. She married James Oleffe Harris on Aug. 9, 1946, in Manheim. They later divorced. Her husband served as a master sergeant in the Parachute Core. She never completed her nursing training as she and her husband moved to the United States while she was pregnant with their daughter, Jean. They had a son, Jimmie, while stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. When her husband served in Korea, she lived with her in-laws, former Police Chief James X. Harris and Hilda Harris. She became a U.S. citizen, learned how to speak English as a third language, taught herself how to drive and stayed in contact with her family through letters. She married Frank Paul Dolinar in 1954 in Evanston. James and Hilda Harris stood as witnesses. She and her husband honeymooned at Seattle's World Fair and bought a home in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 2005. She worked as a seamstress and presser for dry cleaners and at Ben's Food Liner until her retirement. Her interests included gardening, fine needlework, knitting, crocheting, baking potica and other Polish delicacies and spending time with friends and family. She is survived by her daughter, Jean and husband Joe DeCora; son, James Harris; granddaughters, Dawn Piaia and husband Mark, Tami DeCora and partner Jill Chapman and Tracey Corbitt and partner Ken Burton; former grandson-in-law, Shawn Corbitt; great-grandchildren, Ali and Karli Piaia, Madison, Joey and Andy Corbitt, Braxtyn Chapman and Marcus and Mary Burton; and nieces and nephews in Poland. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, sister and both husbands. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27 and 29, 2012 LEE CHRISTENSEN HUNTER SAN JOSE, Calif.--A graveside service and inurnment for Lee Christensen Hunter was conducted Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Hunter, 62, of San Jose, Calif., died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in California. He was born Sept. 17 1949, in Salt Lake City, the son of Ether Woodrow Hunter and Mary Louise Christensen Hunter. He graduated as valedictorian of Rock Springs High School in 1968. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, served an LDS mission in France and attended Brigham Young University on a scholarship. He earned degrees in accounting and organizational behavior and worked as a CPA and management consultant. His interests during retirement included studying languages, weight lifting and traveling with his grandchildren. Survivors include his daughters, Gretel Richins and Genevieve Hunter; brother, Marlow C. Hunter; and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27 and 29, 2012 DAVID TROY MCQUEEN A celebration of life for David Troy McQueen was conducted Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the Golf Course Park in Pavillion. Cremation has taken place. Mr. McQueen, 38, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, near Rangely, Colo. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he died following an automobile accident. He was born July 26, 1973, in Rock Springs, the son of Ronald McQueen and Connie Bogart. He attended schools in Rock Springs and obtained his G.E.D. He married Jennifer Wyatt on April 5, 2005, in Rock Springs. Mr. McQueen worked as a truck driver. His interests included fishing, rock hunting, boating and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer McQueen of Rock Springs; son, David L. McQueen of Hurricane, Utah; four daughters, Mariah McQueen, Kylie Richens, Taylie McQueen and Ashlaun McQueen, all of Rock Springs; sister, Sherry Toomey and husband Lance of Rock Springs; father, Ronald McQueen and wife Jan of Depoe Bay, Ore.; mother, Connie McQueen of Rock Springs; grandson, Breyton McQueen; great-nephew, Noah Jordan of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles and cousins; niece, Nekeysha Toomey; nephew, Jarrell Barela; and maternal grandparents, Ben and Hazel Bogart of Nevada, Mo. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Troy McQueen; and paternal grandparents, John and Grace McQueen. --- Green River Star, May 30, 2012 Dorothy M. Wilson Dorothy M. Wilson, 80, of Rock Springs passed away May 28, 2012, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wilson died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 18, 1931, in Webster Springs, W.Va., the daughter of the late Robert C. and Nora Virginia Utt Martin. Wilson attended schools in Clarksburg, W.Va., and was a 1949 graduate of Washington Irving High School. She attended and graduated from St. Mary’s Nursing School. She married James T. “Scotty” Wilson in Salt Lake City on July 4, 1953, and he passed away in Salt Lake City on Sept. 30, 1971. Wilson was employed as a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, and at Sage View Care Center for many years. She was also employed in New Mexico. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge and DAR. Her interests included traveling with her family but especially to Wendover and Las Vegas. She also enjoyed boating, genealogy and gardening. Survivors include two sons Jim Wilson and wife Linda of Rock Springs, and Dave Wilson of Laramie; one brother Robert C. Martin who lives near Clarksburg, W.Va.; three grandchildren James T. Wilson III and wife Jeanie, Dr. Christopher Wilson and wife Isadora and William Wilson; two great-grandchildren Sara Wilson and Aria Wilson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James T. Wilson, one son Robert Wilson and two brothers Wallace Newbrough and Howard Newbrough. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 2012 PAMELA K. SEA JACKSON Memorial services for Pamela K. Sea Jackson were conducted Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the First Assembly of God Church in Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Jackson, 63, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 27, 1948, in Pekin, Ill., the daughter of Edward J. Sea and Wilma A. Newell Sea. She attended schools in South Pekin, Ill., and graduated from Pekin Community High School with the class of 1967. She married Jerry R. Jackson on Nov. 5, 1993, in Elko, Nev. Her interests were reading books, crocheting, cooking, ceramics, the outdoors, long walks, shopping and visiting friends. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Jackson of Rock Springs; sons, Trent Kerney of Peoria, Ill., and Jerry Jackson Jr. and wife Renee of Mariacopa, Ariz.; daughters, Tricia Agerton and husband Justin, Teri Witt and husband Dwayne and Juanita Jordan and husband Kent, all of Rock Springs; father, Edward J. Sea of South Pekin; in-laws, Clayton and Marie Jackson of Silver City, N.M.; brother, Robert Sea and wife Lori of Pekin; sisters, Sue Sea Horchem and husband John of South Pekin and Vicki Sea Crouse and husband Jim of Fort Mills, S.C.; brothers-in-law, Allen Jackson and wife Teri of Silver City, Lee Jackson of El Paso, Texas, Jimmy Jackson and wife Becky of Safford, Ariz., and Clay Jackson and wife Sissy of Tucson, Ariz.; sisters-in-law, Barbara Hart and husband Patrick of Silver City and Rita Jenkins and husband Marshall of Hobbs, N.M.; grandchildren, James Duckett and wife Sabrina, Jacob Kerney, Keri Kerney, Sean Kerney, La Tiecha Parker, Kali Prevedel, Nathan Prevedel, Crystal Jordan, Tucker Jordan, Sebastian Jordan, Raynee Jackson, Jaden Sewell, and Benjamin Sewell; several aunts and uncles, and cousins; four nieces; and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma A. Sea; and grandparents, Amanda and Denny Jones and Frank and Bessie Newell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 2012 BETTY JANE PETERSEN Funeral services for Betty Jane Petersen were conducted Friday, May 25, 2012, at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Petersen, 80, of Rock Springs, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at her home. A lifetime Rock Springs resident, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 26, 1931, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Erie and Rose Strong. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She received her registered nurse training at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. She married James Vernon Petersen on Sept. 2, 1955, in Laramie. Mrs. Petersen worked as a registered nurse at Sweetwater Memorial Hospital for 14 years. Mrs. Petersen and her husband worked at Broadway Bargains for many years. She was a member of First Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, James Vern Petersen of Rock Springs; two sons, von Charles Petersen of Boyton Beach, Fla., and James Vernon Petersen Jr. of Rock Springs; brother, George Strong of Pittsburgh; sister, Mary Thorton of Canon City, Colo.; brother-in-law, Alfred "Pete" Petersen and wife Helen of Rock Springs; granddaughter, Centa Petersen of New York City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Virginia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 2012 GAYE WINTER Funeral services for Gaye Winter were conducted Friday, May 25, 2012, at the Church of the Nazarene in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Winter, 66, of Green River, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, after a battle with cancer. She was a lifelong Green River resident. She was born July 28, 1945, in Green River, to Arthur and Elaine Kutz. She graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1963. She worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for more than 30 years. She met her future husband while working in Cheyenne. She married Dean Bernard in 1965. They divorced. She later met and married Don F. Winter and they combined their 15 children, two dogs and one cat. She served Green River as a councilman and as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Adjustments, Wyoming Association of Municipalities and National League of Cities. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 2321, Flaming Gorge Days Committee, Ducks Unlimited and Green River Union Pacific EFCU. She was the first woman elected president to the General Committee of the Union Pacific Employees Clubs. She and her husband owned and operated several businesses around Green River. Her interests included humor, traveling, friends and family. She is survived by her dad, Harry Karician; siblings, Joy Gilbert, Danita and husband Owen Traxinger, Kevin Karician, Misti and husband Scott Zimmerman; niece, Shantel Calkins; aunt, Dixie Genetti; children, Shelley and husband Robert Smith, Tracy and wife Connie Bernard, Daryl and wife Michelle Winter, Cory Bernard, Delaina and husband Arron Smith, Joshua Winter, Dawnetta Winter, Barry and wife Lucinda Winter, Larry and wife Val Winter, Sherry Winter, Brenda and husband Curtis Strandlee, Keith and wife Jody Winter and Lynn Winter; 47 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; friends, Shirley Harris, Ted Mellus, Jim Bucho and Arnie and Jeri Lewis; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Garie Kutz; sister, Merrily Hussman; children, Douglas Bernard and Cindy Winter; granddaughter, Stacey Winter; grandmother, Pearl Zimmerman; and husband, Don. --- Green River Star, Jun 6, 2012 Ashley Marie Clark Ashley Marie Clark, 25, of Midvale, Utah, passed away May 30, 2012 in Midvale. A former resident of Rock Springs, Clark passed away suddenly. Clark was born in Rock Springs Dec. 9, 1986, the daughter of Gerald C. Clark Jr. and Marie A. Williams. She attended schools in Rock Springs and earned her GED in 2005. Clark was attending Paul Mitchell School in Salt Lake City at the time of her death. Clark worked as a waitress at the Lone Star Steak House in Midvale, Utah, for the past several months. She enjoyed music, snowboarding, styling hair and makeup and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her parents Marie and Dan Fitzloff, and Jerry and Tina Clark, all of Rock Springs; two brothers Alex Fitzloff and Colton Tylka, both of Rock Springs; two sisters Lisa Tylka of and Brandi Chatterley, both of Rock Springs; two uncles George Clark and wife Tanya of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Dennis Williams and wife Debbie of Lebanon, Ore.; four aunts Cindy Smith of Bristol, Tenn., Holley Moen and husband Allen of Cody, Moira Woods of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Rosie Branham and husband Kent of Rock Springs; grandparents Pete and Betty Fitzloff of Powell, and Jeannie Moore of Rock Springs; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two uncles Chuck Williams and Jeff Jones, grandparents Gerald and Charleen Clark and Carol Portner and Charles Williams. Following cremation a memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Friends may call on Saturday at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 2012 MARIAN SMITH Funeral services for Marian Smith were conducted Monday, June 4, 2012, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Smith, 86, of Green River, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Green River. A longtime Green River resident, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Evanston, the daughter of Charles O. Owens and Marguerite Pope. She attended schools in Green River and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1945. She graduated from Cosmetology School in Ogden, Utah. She married Hilbert A. Smith in 1957 in Green River. He preceded her in death in 1988 in Green River. Mrs. Smith was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a member of T.O.P.S. Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn S, Smith of Mesa, Ariz., and Lois M. Lewis of Green River; two stepsons, William R. Smith of Cameron, N.C., and Billie A. Smith of Flower Mound, Texas; two brothers, Robert Owens of Washington Terrace, Utah, and LaVain Owens of Green River; sister, Charlene Jackson of Rifle, Colo., four grandchildren, Brooke Jones of Green River, Joshua Lewis of Auburn, Wash., Erica Gutierrez of Glendale, Ariz., and Kristopher Gutierrez of Mesa, Ariz., and three great-grandchildren, Kelci, Adrienne and Kierstyn Jones, all of Green River. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister, Jean Bartelt. --- Green River Star, Jun 13, 2012 Flora Mae Bertagnolli Flora Mae Bertagnolli, 86, of Rock Springs passed away June 6, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Bertagnolli died following a lengthy illness. She was born March 3, 1926, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Peter and Speranza Albertini Flaim. Bertagnolli attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1944 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Alex J. Bertagnolli in January of 1960 at Las Vegas, and he preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1968. Bertagnolli was employed as a bookkeeper at Northern Utilities and First Security Bank and retired in 1973. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Catholic Golden Age, Council of Catholic Women, Tyrolean Trentini of Wyoming and Italian Singers. Her interests included spending time with her friends and family, cooking and volunteering at Holy Spirit Catholic Community. She was known for her favorite color “purple.” Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Buddy Kaumo and wife Mary Joe of Rock Springs, Dennis Kaumo and wife Candice of Placentia, Calif., Janelle Parton and husband Bob of Rock Springs and Paul Bertagnolli of Houston; great nieces and nephews Brian Kaumo and wife Donna Little-Kaumo of Green River, Chris Kaumo of Washington, Chris Parton and Carolyn Parton, both of Rock Springs, Jon Kaumo, Alexa Kaumo and Mike DeBurin of California; one great-great-nephew and one great-great niece; two great-great-great nieces and two great-great-great; cousin Tino Flaim of Rock Springs, sister-in-law Evelyn Bertagnolli of Rock Springs; lifelong friend John Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alex, brother-in-law Paul Bertagnolli; sister Pierina Kaumo and husband Angelo, and great-niece Michelle Kaumo. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Cremation followed at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. --- Green River Star, Jun 13, 2012 Emma D. Frazier Emma D. Frazier, 86, of Rock Springs passed away June 5, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and former long time resident of Sinclair, Frazier had been in ill health for the past few years. She was born Feb. 8, 1926, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Bernardo Esposito and Carmella Casalena Esposito. Frazier attended schools in Chicago and was a graduate of the high school there. She married Andrew J. ‘Andy’ Frazier in Chicago on July 14, 1945, and he preceded her in death Sept. 25, 1998. Her interests were many. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, cooking and reading. She loved spending time with her family and being a grandma. Survivors include two daughters Dodie Wallendorff and husband Bob ‘Cieto’ of Rock Springs, and Vickie Peatrowsky and husband Pat of Omaha, Neb.; three sisters Virginia Scott of Fountain Hills, Ariz., Lee Ellis of Orange County, Calif., and Dorothy Haulatha and husband Sam of Riverton five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Andrew J. ‘Andy’ Frazier, son Mike Frazier, grandson Mark Evans, one sister and five brothers. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service was conducted Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Jun 15, 2011 James A. Monroe James A. Monroe, 50, of Everett, Wash., passed away June 10, 2011, at his home. He was born Dec. 14, 1960, in Rock Springs, the son of Harold and Wanda Monroe. Monroe attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1979 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Diane Tipp and they eventually divorced. He later met Lisa Egan and spent 23 years with her and her son Sean. They married in 2000. While in high school he worked for Corazza Auto Body Repair. He later changed his career and moved to Everett, Wash., where he worked for Tramco. He loved nature and the outdoors, fishing on Flaming Gorge, hunting and riding motorcycles with his friends. He played sports when he was young, and as he matured he enjoyed boxing and karate. He and his brother loved to explore the wilderness on their horses which was one of their favorite activities. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and two dogs. He is survived by his wife Lisa Monroe of Everett, Wash.; two stepsons Sean Egan and J.J. Heckethorn; sister-in-law Marcy Jolley and husband Curt of Everett, Wash.; his parents Harold and Wanda Monroe of Rock Springs; one brother Andy Monroe and wife Debi of Rock Springs; two sisters Greer Ferrero and husband John of Rock Springs, and Gayle Crough and husband Timothy of Auburn, Calif.; several nephews, nieces and great nieces and nephews. Following cremation, a celebration of his life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Avenue, Rock Springs. Rev. Steve Mitchell will conduct the services. The family of James A. Monroe respectfully suggests donations in his memory be made to Stained Glass Window Fund, 1275 Adams Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 2012 LUELLA M. LOGAN Memorial services for Luella M. Logan were conducted Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Logan, 81, of Rock Springs, died Monday, June 4, 2012, at her home. She was a lifelong Rock Springs resident. She was born Jan. 27, 1931, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Pete and Dora Ryder Worley. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1950 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Roy Logan on July 3, 1952, in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2007. She was a member of the Woman's Club of Rock Springs. Her interests included watching television, reading, camping, playing cards and visiting with friends. Survivors include one daughter, Velara Curtis and husband Allen of Lander; three grandchildren, Stephanie Curtis of Lander, William "Burke" Curtis and wife Lesli of Eden and Christine Curtis and fiancé Kolten Wall of Lander; and two great-grandchildren, Ryan Curtis and Emma Curtis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Logan; and great-grandson, Logan Curtis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 2012 E. JEANNE ABINGTON CORTEZ, Colo. -- Graveside services and interment for E. Jeanne Abington were conducted Saturday, June 9, 2012, in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Abington, 84, of Cortez, Colo., died Saturday, April 28, 2012, in Cortez. She had been a Cortez resident and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. She was born July 23, 1927, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of George and Addie Mathis Moore. She attended schools in Kansas City and was a 1946 graduate of Southeast High School. She also attended business college. She married John Stanley Abington on May 22, 1948, in Kansas City. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1999, in Rock Springs. Mrs. Abington worked as an administrative assistant at Western Wyoming Community College for many years until her retirement. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Abington Carlson of Cortez; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, sister and husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 2012 RONALD L. BROWN Funeral services for Ronald L. Brown were conducted Monday, June 11, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Brown, 74, of Rock Springs, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the Sage View Care Center. He was born Dec. 2, 1937, in Pawnee City, Neb., the son of Lewis W. and Mary Abbott Brown. He attended schools in Cheyenne and was a Cheyenne High School graduate with the class of 1956. He married Vivian L. Andrew on June 27, 1973, in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on April 16, 2011. Mr. Brown was a U.S. Naval Reserve veteran. He worked as a truck driver in the oil field for many years and was a construction pipefitter. He worked for 50 years and retired in 1993. His interests included hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Stratton and Caroline Carver, both of Cheyenne; two brothers, Halden L. Brown of Beatrice, Neb., and David A. Brown of Vernal, Utah; stepdaughter, Barbara and husband Marty Besso of Rock Springs, stepson, Dan Andrew and family; six grandchildren, Bryce Stratton, Ashley Braisted, Niki Stratton, Brent Carver, Matthew Carver and Sarah Carver; three step-grandchildren, Margie Allen and husband Keith, Gerald Snyder and Donna Lee Besso; and two cousins, Jim Goldsmith of Omaha, Neb., and Alice Louise of Chadwick, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 2012 JOHN CARL MORRISON Funeral services for John Carl Morrison were conducted Friday, June 8, 2012, at the Green River LDS First and Third Ward Chapel. Graveside servicea with military honors were at the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Morrison, 86, of Jamestown, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Green River, the son of William Cecil Morrison and Clara Catherine Cross Morrison. He attended schools in Green River. He married Margaret Louise Shalata on July 6, 1949, in Elko, Nev. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. After returning from the military, he worked at Union Pacific Railroad and Stauffer Chemical until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the Green River Veterans of Foreign Wars and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included farming, fishing, and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Louise of Green River; four children, Sandra Kay Larsen and husband James of Kemmerer and John C. Morrison Jr. and wife Kris, Georgia Sue Castillo and Charles William Morrison, all of Green River; sister, Emma Rebecca Royce and husband Robert of Grand Junction, Colo.; brother, Francis Morrison of Green River; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, William Walter Morrison, Charles Clarence Morrison, Floyd Cecil Morrison and Ralph Andrew Morrison. --- Green River Star, Jun 27, 2012 George F. Rosette George F. Rosette, 80, of Rock Springs passed away June 20, 2012, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Box Elder, Mont. He was born on March 25, 1932, in Choteau, Mont., the son of Frank and Mary Rosette. Rosette attended schools in Box Elder, Mont., and was a graduate of the high school there. He married Marilyn Harris in Coalville, Utah, on April 29, 1961. Rosette was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and received the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars. He also received the United Nations Service Medal. He was employed at Schlumberger as a mechanic and retired after 26 years. Rosette was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. He coached Little League Baseball and Babe Ruth and women’s softball. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He loved to follow his grandchildren in all the sports they participated in. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Rosette of Rock Springs; two sons David Rosette of Cheyenne and Billy Rosette and wife Keri of Rock Springs; three daughters Melanie Pecolar and husband Dale, Missy Allen and Shawn Nelson, Mary Jenkins and husband Bobby, all of Rock Springs; one brother Frank Rosette and wife Sherry of Helena, Mont.; one sister Francis Rosette of Box Elder, Mont.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers Chuck, Joe, Gene and John; two sisters Sarah and Martha; grandson Erik Allen. Following cremation, a mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday morning at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Military honors and graveside services were conducted at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of George F. Rosette respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Cowboy’s Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 2012 BEATRICE EUDORA BECK Funeral services for Beatrice Eudora Beck were conducted Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Green River LDS Stake Center. Interment was in the McKinnon Cemetery in McKinnon. Mrs. Beck, 101, died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at her home in Green River after a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 15, 1911, in Birch Creek, Daggett County, Utah, the daughter of Zebulon Edwards and Catherine Hill Edwards. She attended Vernal High School in Vernal, Utah. She married Larence Ruben Beck on June 3, 1931, in the Manti LDS Temple, Manti, Utah. He preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1963. She worked as a cook for the Daggett County High School from 1951 to 1975. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served an LDS mission to Louisville, Ky., from 1977-78. Her interests included genealogy, gardening, cooking, photography, crocheting and reading. Survivors include her sons, Milton Beck of McKinnon and Ron Beck and wife Ruth of Green River; daughter, Leah May Benson and husband Myron of Newton, Utah; daughter in-law, Lorraine Beck of Green River; 19 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larence Beck; son, Stephen Larry Beck; sisters, Avis Weeks and husband Fred, Florence Ellsworth and husband Dick, Myrtle Beck and husband Alton; granddaughter, Christine Benson; and two great-granddaughters, Kacia Marie Peterson and Ivy Renae Beck. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 2012 EDNA MARTIN GEORGIS Edna Martin Georgis, 88, of Rock Springs, died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she died following a brief illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1923, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Martin Jensen and Hanna Dodd Jensen. She grew up on the Martin Jensen Ranch on Muddy Creek, attended school at the one-room Emerson schoolhouse and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. She married Emilio Georgis on June 4, 1944, in Sarasota, Fla. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1994, in Rock Springs. Mrs. Georgis worked in a shipyard in Oakland, Calif. as a document clerk, as a housewife and at Parker Brothers Drug. She was a resident of the Sublette Center in Pinedale for the past eight years and had many friends there and at Rendezvous Point. Her interests included being a gardener, flowers, painting and craft activities. Survivors include one son, Leslie E. Georgis and wife Diana of Lakewood, Colo.; and two grandchildren, Mandy Trolinger and husband Steven of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Tony Georgis and wife Cristin of Denver. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Lilly Spann; nine brothers, Clarence, Ted, James, Rennard, Gler, Floyd, Gladwon, Otto and Lawrence; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. At her request, there were no services. --- Heer Mortuary, Jul 5, 2012 Floyd A. Sanders Floyd A. Sanders, 86, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center. He was born August 10, 1925, Junction City, KS to Leonard and Flora Sanders. On October 30, 1943, Floyd joined the U.S. Navy, where he served until his honorable discharge on February 13, 1946. On March 15, 1951, he married Joan Dishong in Seneca, KS. Floyd was a heavy equipment operator most of his working life, working in road construction and oil and gas exploration. In his younger years, Floyd enjoyed fishing. His favorite past time was spent looking, buying, trading, and selling cars. Survivors include his five children, Jennie Martin of Brush; Dale Ridgway of Idaho; Floyd L. Sanders of Evans, CO, Clyde Sanders of Kersey, CO; and Donald Sanders of Texas; two sisters, Joan Davis of Georgia and Marie Klein of Denver; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one granddaughter, and his parents. A private family service will be held later in Rock Springs, WY. The Heer & Dahl Mortuary in Brush is in charge of the cremation arrangements. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 2012 NORMA ANN ELDER MILLER HENDERSON, Ney. -- Memorial graveside services for Norma Ann Elder Miller were conducted Friday, June 29, 2012, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Miller, 87, of Henderson, Nev., died Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas. A Henderson resident for the past two years and former longtime resident of Green River, she died following a two-year illness. She was born Oct. 8, 1924, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Arthur and Nellie Elder. She attended schools in Green River and was a Lincoln High School graduate with the class of 1942. She married Alva Miller in 1946 in Green River. He preceded her in death in 1989 in Longview, Texas. Mrs. Miller worked at the Union Pacific Railroad as a billing clerk and retired in 1982. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church and Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include her daughter, JaNell Sanchez and husband Joe of Henderson; two grandchildren, Jake Sanchez and wife Jennifer of Henderson and Joel Sanchez of Bend, Ore.; and two great-grandsons, Jace Sanchez and Jaxton Sanchez, both of Henderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Miller; son, Artie Miller; parents, Art and Nellie Elder; and two brothers, Lloyd Elder and Ed Bishop. --- Green River Star, Jul 11, 2012 Virginia Ann Zukowski Fabian Virginia Ann Zukowski Fabian, 93, of Green River passed away July 5, 2012, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident for the past six months. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and Superior, Fabian had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born May 30, 1919, in Cumberland, Wyo., the daughter of the late Nick and Anna Zukowski. Fabian attended schools in Superior. She married Stanley W. Fabian in Rock Springs on Dec. 3, 1938. Fabian was employed at Little America for 15 years and also worked for Sweetwater County School District No. 2 for five years and retired in 1982. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Her interests included painting, crocheting, arrowhead hunting, gardening, sage chicken hunting, polka parties and camping. Survivors include three sons George Fabian and wife Jackie of Green River, Stanley Fabian and wife Linda of Eufaula, Okla., and John Fabian and wife Letty of Rock Springs; one daughter Janice Pivik of Gillette; one brother Nick Zukowski and wife Linda of Gilroy, Calif.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchldren. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Fabian; parents Nick and Anna Zukowski; sister Dorothy Cross; sisters-in-law Mary Matson and husband John, Suzy Jablin and husband Mickey, Margaret Cieluszak and husband John, Helen Siegel and husband Tom, Julia Fenn and husband Cecil; brother-in-laws George Fabian and Elwood Kallas. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Graveside services and inurnment was conducted at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Virginia Ann Zukowski Fabian respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 2012 ALTON T. AULT LINCOLN, Neb.--A celebration of life for Alton T. Ault was conducted Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Green River. Mr. Ault, 75, of Lincoln, Neb., died Friday, June 15, 2012. He was born Jan. 19, 1937, to William and Mary (Poterola) Ault in Randolph, Utah. He worked as an instrumentation specialist at OCI Chemical Corporation. Survivors include his children, Jesy and husband Doug Broers of Lincoln and Toby Ault of Rock Springs; grandchildren, Brittany and Tyson Ault and Austin and Brooklyn Broers; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; and wife, Sandra Ault. --- Green River Star, Jul 18, 2012 Juan M. Bernaras Juan M. Bernaras, 63, of Rock Springs passed away July 13, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs, and former resident of Amezketa, Spain, Bernaras passed away following a lengthy illness. He was born March 3, 1949, in Amezketa, Spain, the son of Jose Ignacio Bernaras and Felipa Eceiza. Bernaras served in the Spanish Military Army. He was a co-owner of Rocky Mountain Casing in Rock Springs. Bernaras was a member of the Alkartasuna Basque Club. His interests included work, fishing, traveling around the world and spending time with family and friends. He was proud of his Basque heritage. Survivors include his mother Felipa Eceia of Spain; one brother Francisco Bernaras and his wife Arantxa Artola, both of Spain; two uncles Gillermo Bernaras and Bautista Bernaras and two nieces Irene Bernaras and Ainhoa Bernaras. He was preceded in death by his father Jose Ignacio Bernaras and one uncle Juan Bernaras. A mass of Christian burial was conducted this morning at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 21, 2012 LYLE B. SCHLOSSER Lyle B. Schlosser, 48, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, of a sudden illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1963, in Elgin, N.D., to Anselm "AJ" Schlosser and Kathleen Boehm Schlosser. He was the sixth of nine children. He began his career in the funeral business in 1984 and owned and operated the Oakley Stove business in California. He lived in Mott, N.D., Grants, N.M., and Rock Springs, where he graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1983. He lived in Casper, Boulder, Colo., and Brentwood, Calif., before he returned to Rock Springs. He adopted a second mother, Betty Capen, in 1980. He stayed with her and her husband Jim until he graduated high school. He married Aimmee Vondenkamp on Aug. 26, 1990, in Rock Springs. They had two children, Mykayla and Mykenzee. They divorced. His interests included family and supporting their activities. Survivors include his two children, Mykayla and Mykenzee; second mother, Betty Capen; brother, Patrick Schlosser; four sisters, Sylvia "Sam" Esquibel and husband Danny, Kelly Porenta and husband Kent, Tracy Potter and husband Cal and Carmen Abbott and husband Dale; nieces and nephews, Adam Esquibel, Emilio Esquibel, Neil Potter, Michael Potter and wife Desiree, Cali Schmidt and husband Neal and Melissa Abbott; and several grand-nieces, grandnephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, twin Loren, Darci and J. Alan Schlosser. Cremation will take place. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 2012 DEE L. SLAUGHTER Funeral services for Dee L. Slaughter were conducted Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Green River LDS First and Third Ward Chapel. Interment with military honors took place at the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mr. Slaughter, 91, of Green River, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River after a lengthy illness. He was born March 8, 1921, in Hinckley, Utah, the son of Bob Slaughter and Fanny Losee Slaughter. His family moved to Sweetwater County soon after his birth. He married Elaine Hansen on June 8, 1946. She preceded him in death in 2006 after celebrating their 60th anniversary. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps, coal mines and the Navy serving during World War II. He became a saloon keeper and was the owner and operator of the Covered Wagon Night Club West of Green River with his wife. In 1962, he went to work for the Stauffer Chemical Company. He retired in 1982. His interests included hunting with his wife and sons, reading, current affairs, Wyoming and spending time with his family. Survivors include his sons, Brad Slaughter and wife Nancy and Robb Slaughter and wife Marriella; grandchildren, Shannon Beveridge, Tara Turia, Brad Slaughter, Shane Stevenson, Kristy Spalding, Erin Curtis, Brett Stevenson, Sean Slaughter and Megan Keil; and numerous great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 2012 CORTEZ R. TORRES Funeral services for Cortez R. Torres were conducted Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Father John Cusulos officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Torres, infant son of Anthony Torres and Claudia Mebane, died Thursday, June 12, 2012. Survivors include his parents, Anthony Torres and Claudia Mebane of Green River; uncles, Richard and Chad Fraizer, both of Green River; aunt, Bobbie Torres Harper of Phoenix; maternal grandparents, Yveete Harvey of Gillette and Steven Cole of Rock Springs; paternal grandfather, Robert Torres of Green River; maternal great-grandmother, Claudia Young of Green River; paternal grandparents, Gus and Mary Kalivas; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Patricia Torres. --- Fox Funeral Home Joseph "Joey" and Erica Hollingsworth While celebrating their second wedding anniversary, Erica Cordova Hollingsworth (20) and Joseph Alvin Hollingsworth (22) died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in a car accident. Joey was born on June 14, 1990 in Tucson, AZ. He lived in Mayer, AZ, Prescott AZ, and Rock Springs, WY. He married Erica on July 24, 2010 in Green River, WY. They have one child, Kayden Allen Hollingsworth, born on August 18, 2010. Joey was a loving son, brother, husband, father, nephew, uncle and grandson. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing and hunting. Survivors include his two year old son Kayden; mother, Tracey Ostdahl Welsh; father, Shannon Hollingsworth; sisters, Ashley Scott and husband Bennett, Bryttnee Olivas and partner Chris McCurdy; Brother Colton Priest; nephews, Carson, Elijah and Jonah Scott; grandparents Allan and Pam Ostdaho of Rock Springs and Sue and Tom Nomis of Green River; great-grandmother, Edna Ostdahl of Stanley, North Dakota; aunts and uncles, Michelle and Darren Watson, Cody and Ken Hedge and Amy and Dom Erramouspe; cousins, Preslee, Darryen, Kolton, Taylor, Ryan, Sophie, Avery, Olivia, and Gabe; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins from Arizona. He was preceded in death his twin brother Carl Eugene Hollingsworth; grandparents, Gene and Billie Hollingsworth; great-grandparents, Blanch and Conrad Lysne and Alvin Ostdahl. Following a celebration of Joey’s life, cremation will take place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. Erica was born on November 24, 1991 in Rock Springs, WY. She lived in Rock Springs and Erica was a loving daughter, mother and wife. She loved boating, fishing, cooking, sewing, and karate with her father along with many numerous activities. She also loved spending time with her son and grandmother. Survivors include her two year old son Kayden; mother, Stacy Cates; father, Rickie Allen Cordova; grandparents, Rebecca Javergui and Elmer Cordova; grandpa Les McCurdy; uncles and aunts, Stanley and Leslie Hallett, Jeremy and Jordan McCurdy. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Angelo and Florence Vase, grandma, Dee McCurdy, aunt, Arnell Smith, and cousins, Johnmy, Jessie, and Staley. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Kayden A. Hollingsworth at State Bank. Friends may pay respects for Joey and Erica on Sunday, July 29, 2012 between 4-6 p.m. at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave. A rosary will follow at 6:00 p.m. Services will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at SCM Catholic Church. Friends may pay respects one hour prior to service. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 2012 AUGUST G. DERNOVICH Memorial services for August G. Dernovich were conducted Monday, July 23, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Mike Newman conducted the services. Inurnment was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mr. Dernovich, 73, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Dernovich died following a lengthy illness. He was born March 11, 1939, in Rock Springs, to August Dernovich and Rose Martinache. He attended school in Stansbury and Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1958. He married Marjorie Bates January 26, 1962, in Salt Lake City. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past January. His interests included being an avid hunter, fisherman and rod maker, raising sheep, being in the outdoors and camping with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Dernovich of Reliance; one son, Steven Dernovich and wife Leanna of Rock Springs, three daughters, Marty Dernovich of Reliance, Kelli Kern and husband David of Rock Springs and Crystal Schafer and husband Phil of Lake of the Ozark, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Leora Bates of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Crystan and Phillip Schafer; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Linda Onisto; one brother, Richard Dernovich; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 2012 DENNIS WARREN KEENEY Memorial services for Dennis Warren Keeney were conducted Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Inurnment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery Cremation has taken place. Mr. Keeney, 60, of Rock Springs, died Friday, July 6, 2012, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born Aug. 19, 1951, in Burbank, Calif. He attended schools in Centralia, Wash., and graduated from Centralia High School with the class of 1970. He married Susan Keeney on July 2, 1996, in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2012. He worked at Rocky Mountain Casing and was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army. His interest was riding motorcycles, Survivors include one daughter, Sally Kush of California; and grandchildren, Jason, Marylu and Hannah. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Keeney; and his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 2012 NINA MARIE LINDHARDT Funeral services for Nina Marie Lindhardt were conducted Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the LDS Stake Center, Green River. Military honors and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Bishop Steven Anderson conducted the services. Mrs. Lindhardt, 80, of Green River, died Wednesday, July 26, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime Green River resident and former resident of Kemmerer, Utah and California, she died following a brief illness. She was born June 25, 1932, in Elmo, Utah, the daughter of Nephi Mortensen and Elsie Oviatt. She attended school in Wellington, Utah, and graduated from Price High School with the class of 1949. She attended Carbon Junior College in Price, Utah, and Utah State University, where she majored in home economics and graduated with a bachelor of science degree. She married Robert Lindhardt on Jan. 14, 1955, at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Lindhardt served in the U.S. Women's Airforce. She was an elementary school teacher for many years. Her interests included knitting, crocheting, reading and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Robert Lindhardt; three sons, William Robert Lindhardt and wife Kari of West Valley, Utah, Gary Allen Lindhardt and wife Debbie of Syracuse, Utah, and Eric Lindhardt and wife Karie of Utah; two daughters, Carey Augustine and husband Karl of Idaho and Shawna Lindhardt of Green River; sister, Virginia Loskot of Mesa, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 2012 MANUEL RAMOS VIGIL WOODLAND, Calif.--Manuel Ramos Vigil, 84, of Woodland, Calif., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012. At his request, there were no funeral services. He was born Jan. 1, 1928, in Denver. He spent most of his childhood in Wheatland, Riverton and Superior. He was a Korean War veteran. He spent most of his adult life in New York City, where he was a Flamenco dancer and dance teacher. He also studied dance in Spain. He retired in Woodland. His interests included listening to music, playing the piano and reading. He is survived by his sisters, Josie Ayala and Molly Padilla, both of Woodland, Carmen Abram of Rock Springs and Millie Crawford of Virginia Beach, Va., brothers, Victor Vigil of San Luis, Colo., and Richard, Pete and Rueben Vigil, all of Woodland; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Juanita Vigil; brothers, Joe and Frank Vigil: and sisters, Tilly Valdez and Lena Alcala. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 2012 RUBY S. ZUPENC Funeral services for Ruby S. Zupenc were conducted Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Zupenc, 90, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime Rock Springs resident, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born March 23, 1922, in Harlan, Ky., the daughter of Hiram Smith and Elizabeth McKinney. She attended schools in Harlan. She married John Jefferson Clingan. He preceded her in death. She married Rudolph Zupenc in 1964 in Ogden, Utah. He preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Zupenc worked as a custodian for Bunning Transportation for 10 years. She worked in Toledo, Ohio as a fabricator during World War II, where she picked up the nickname of "Rosie the Riveter." Her interests included her home, yard and family. Survivors include three sons, Samuel "Jerry" Clingan of Worland and John "Pat" Clingan and Robert "Bob" Clingan, both of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Jefferson Clingan and Rudolph Zupenc; six brothers; seven sisters; and one daughter, Eva Sue Clingan. --- Green River Star, Aug 8, 2012 Robert D. Halter Robert D. Halter, 82, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 5, 2012, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Denver, Halter passed away following a lengthy illness. He was born in Denver on May 22, 1930, the son of Robert Halter and Mary Daley Halter. Halter attended schools in Denver. He married Flora A. Magagna in Denver on Oct. 31, 1958. Halter worked in the maintenance department of the City of Rock Springs Housing Department until his retirement. His interests included playing solitaire on the computer, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with family, including large family get togethers. He was an avid Bronco fan. Survivors include his wife Flora Halter of Rock Springs; two sons Jeffrey Halter and wife Linda of Rock Springs, and Daniel Halter and wife Deidra of Mesquite, Texas; three daughters Jacqueline Viles and husband Travis, Donna Simkin and husband Eric, and Dianna Johnson and husband James, all of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Betty and Patricia. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, “A” Street and Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Sunday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday at the Vase Funeral Chapel from 4-6 p.m. and again at Vase Chapel on Monday one hour prior to services. The family of Robert Halter respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 2012 AGNES MARY DUPONT A celebration of life for Agnes Mary Dupont was conducted Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 at the home of Diane Dupont. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Dupont, 93, of Green River, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 6, 1918, in Green River, the daughter of William and Luella Twitchell. She attended schools in Green River and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1936. She married Raymond Dupont on Jan. 19, 1949. He preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 1977. They had one daughter, Diane Dupont. Mrs. Dupont worked for AT&T Telephone Company for 40 years as a telephone operator. Her interests included traveling with her husband and daughter around the world. Survivors include her daughter, Diane Dupont of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Tobias Ball; husband, Raymond Dupont; and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 2012 TULA K. SWAN A graveside service for Tula K. Swan was conducted Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Swan, 91, of Rock Springs died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at her home in Rock Springs. She was born June 6, 1921, in Green River, to Steve and Grace Kourbelas. She attended schools in Green River and graduated high school with the class of 1936. Mrs. Swan worked in Green River in a bakery, was a freight car clerk for the Union Pacific for the duration of World War II and retired with Northwest Pipeline 1979. She married Dale Swan on Aug. 25, 1979 in El Cajon, Calif. Her interests included spending time and caring for her family, traveling the United States and wintering at her home in Arizona until 1998. Survivors include her husband, Dale Swan of Rock Springs; two stepsons, Wayne Swan and wife Noreen of Honolulu, Hawaii and Kelly Swan and wife Katie of Richland, Wash; grandson, Mathew Swan of Phoenix; granddaughter, Kathryn Swan of Boise, Idaho; two brothers, Nick Kourbelas of El Cajon, and Tommy Kourbelas of Green River; two nephews, Reid Kourbelas and wife Cindy of Ramona, Calif., and Neil Kourbelas and wife Norma; great-nephew, Steve Kourbelas and companion Trisha Green; great-niece, Nicole Bolton and husband Michael; great-great-nieces, Alyx and Stevie Bolton; family, Brenda Thiele and husband Bill, all of Rock Springs; and several cousins in Utah and California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Grace Kourbelas; one sister, Mary Kourbelas; and one great-nephew, Jeremy Kourbelas. --- Green River Star, Aug 15, 2012 Rosa Gonzalez de Tapia Rosa Gonzalez deTapia, 36, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 11, 2012, at her home. She was born March 28, 1976, in La Natividad, Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Benito and Tereza Chacon Gonzales. Tapia attended schools in Chihuahua, Mexico. She married Angel Tapia in San Jose del Sitio on Aug. 11, 1996. Her interests included spending time with her children, listening to music, camping and fishing. Her church was very important to her. Survivors include her husband Angel Tapia of Rock Springs; two sons Jose A. Tapia and Brian D. Tapia, two daughters Tania A. Tapia and Flor S. Tapia; three brothers Arnulfo Gonzalez of Chihuahua, Mexico, Adan Gonzalez and Victor Chacon; three sisters Nancy Gonzalez, Irma Gonzalez and Nayely Chacon, all of Chihuahua, Mexico; three aunts; four uncles; 29 cousins; 11 nephews and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents Antonio Chacon and Emilia Meza and Silberio Gonzales and Rosario Flores and her cousin Jasmine Chacon. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the New Life Ministries, 105 “K” Street, Rock Springs. An evening service and viewing will be at New Life Ministries from 7-9 today. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Aug 15, 2012 Alexander Edward Pryich Alexander Edward Pryich, 88, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 9, 2012, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Pryich died following a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 16, 1924, in Hudson, the son of the late Ilija ‘Alex’ and Boja Dozet Pryich. Pryich attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1943 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Lillian Jean Palcher in Rock Springs on July 19, 1952. Pryich was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He served from June of 1943 to January of 1956. He was employed as an electrician for Ockerman Electric and Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for 35 years and retired in 1989. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fraternal Order of the Eagles and IBEW. His interests included reading, walking and building houses. Survivors include his wife Lillian Jean Pryich of Rock Springs; one son Michael Patrick Pryich and wife Alma of Aurora, Colo.; three daughters Cynthia Boyd of Oakland, Calif., Paula Rae Pryich of Pueblo, Colo., and Jill Cheese and husband Brad of Rock Springs; one brother Milan ‘Beekie’ Pryich and wife Katherine of Rock Springs; one sister Mary Keranen of Portland, Ore.; one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Mike ‘Brink’ Pryich and wife Molly, George (Judy) Pryich, and William V. (Ludy) Pryich; five sisters Smilga Pryich, Helen Matozevich and husband Mike, Daisy McPheators, Sophie Lemich and husband George, Patsy Dowdy; son-in-law John Boyd. Memorial services were conducted today at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment with military honors were conducted at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Alexander Edward Pryich respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 2012 LEONA RUBY HODO NELSON Funeral services for Leona Ruby Hodo Nelson were conducted Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Nelson, 92, of Green River, died on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Nelson died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Jan. 8, 1920, in Sasakwa, Okla., the daughter of Frank and Tina Ritchie. Mrs. Nelson attended schools in Oklahoma. She married Raymond Martin Hodo. He preceded her in death, She later married John Nelson on Nov. 23, 1993, in Casper. Her interests included watching basketball, fishing and hunting. Survivors include her husband, John Nelson of Green River; two sons, Richard Hodo and wife Wanda of Green River and Martin Hodo and wife Marilyn of Salt Lake City; four daughters, Ramona Nuttle of Grand Junction, Colo., Bonnie Ramirez of Tucson, Ariz., Patsy Foster and husband Bud of Riverton and Helen Gamble of Webster, Iowa; one sister, Margie Dodge and husband Quinton of Woodburn, Ore.; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; four children in infancy; two brothers, Cecil and Mark; eight sisters; and her first husband, Raymond Martin Hodo. --- Green River Star, Aug 22, 2012 Ronald “Jarbo” Welsh Ronald “Jarbo” Welsh, 72, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 14, 2012, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A long time resident of Rock Springs, Welsh died following a brief illness. He was born Feb. 12, 1940, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Lawrence “Jarbo” and Mary Fornengo Welsh. Welsh grew up in the coal camps of Winton and Reliance. He graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1958. He attended Utah State University. Welsh was a United States Army Veteran. He moved to Las Vegas where he worked for Air West Airlines for 15 years and then to Rock Springs and owned and operated a health food store. He later worked as a self employed painter. His interests included golfing and he participated in many golf tournaments at the White Mountain Golf Course. He also traveled to Tucson, Ariz., and golfed on many courses there. Welsh was an avid Denver Bronco’s Fan. He liked to dance and take trips to Wendover. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include his companion of 25 years, Kay Hornsby and her children Dr. Dan Hornsbyand his son Gary Hornsby both of Tucson, Ariz., and Christi While and husband Jack and their son Dylan of Rock Springs; one sister Beverly Pasin and husband Tony of Rock Springs; daughter Mary Johnson and husband Ryan of Rock Springs; granddaughters Taylor and Jayden Johnson; aunts Mary Ellen Morris and Barbara Fornengo and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son Christian Jarbo Welsh; infant sister Flora Mae Welsh; brother Bishop Lawrence Welsh; his maternal grandparents Teresa and James Fornengo; paternal grandparents William and Etta Welsh; brother-in-law Raymond “Buzzy’Graham; nephew Larry R. Graham; several aunts and uncles. A mass of Christian burial were celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wy. A vigil service with rosary was recited at the church. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Aug 22, 2012 Julia Mae Carlson Granaas Julia Mae Carlson Granaas, 102, of Green River passed away Aug. 18, 2012, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Green River and former resident of Rock Springs, Granaas passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born May 28, 1910, in Leadville, Colo., the daughter of the late Andrew Barnick and Ursala Rosenberg Barnick. Granaas came to Rock Springs in 1918 and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1928. She married Oscar Carlson on May 31, 1931, and he preceded her in death in November of 1958. She worked at Howard’s Bus Stop and Restaurant, Library Grocery, Johnny’s Bakery and as an aide at Sweetwater Memorial Hospital for many years. On Aug. 14, 1995, she married John Granaas in Cheyenne, and he preceded her in death Jan. 2, 2002. She enjoyed fishing, cooking ethnic dishes, making her famous angel food cakes, crocheting Afghans for all her family, playing bingo, playing cards, doing word puzzles, participating in Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center and Villa activities and visiting with her many friends and family. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Granaas is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Flora Carlson of Cheyenne, and Dennis and Nancy Carlson of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren Mark Carlson, Matt Carlson and wife Lori, Lisa Hurd and husband Kenny from Cheyenne, Mike Carlson and wife Shelby of Greybull, Drs. Marten Carlson and wife Julie of Laramie, Lynn Carlson of Austin, Texas, Denise Staley and husband Lee of Rock Springs, and Julie Babcock and husband Tom of Las Vegas; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Mary Ferlic and Stella Retel, her first husband Oscar Carlson and second husband John Granaas. A mass of Christian burial was be celebrated this morning at Saints Cyril and Methodious Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Julia Mae Carlson Granaas respectfully suggests donations in her memory be made to the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center, 2400 Reagan, Rock Springs; The Villa, 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River; or Holy Spirit Catholic Community, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Aug 22, 2012 Margaret Ann Dreben Margaret Ann Dreben, 74, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 20, 2012, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, and former resident of Mazon, Ill., Dreben passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 1, 1937, on a riverboat in Snycarte, Ill., the daughter of the late Lester Duwayne Avery and Lillian Lenore Fritz. Dreben attended school in Channabon, Ill., and graduated from Minooka High School with the class of 1956. She married Warren Dale Dreben in Joliet, Ill., in 1958, and he preceded her in death in Salt Lake City in 2004. Dreben worked for Hetts Women’s Clothing Store, J.C. Penney and Sweetwater County School District No. 1 at East Junior High School in the food service department for five years. Her interests included going north to Boulder, traveling, senior citizens center, bowling and spending time with family and friends. She loved her best friend Rufus. Survivors include three sons, Dale Dreben and wife Julee of Rock Springs, Warren “Boone” Dreben and wife Cindy of Boulder, and Brian Dreben and wife Darlene of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law Sandy Dreben of Rock Springs; two brothers Sam Avery of Carthage, Texas, and Bob Avery of Cottonwood, Ariz.; two sisters Pat Krueger of Powder Springs, Georgia and Sharon Hoffman of Rock Springs; 20 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Warren Dale Dreben; one brother Bill Avery; two sons Don Jones and Lester Dreben and one grandson Derrick Dreben. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Dave Stauffer will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, 809 Thompson St., Rock Springs. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs and again on Tuesday at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Marge Dreben respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Cowboys Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St. Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Aug 23, 2012 Jack Molten Spurgeon Jack Molten Spurgeon, 87, of Green River, passed away on Thursday at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, Wyoming. A long time resident of Green River, Wyoming and former long time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Mr. Spurgeon died following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Oklahoma City, Okla. the son of the late Jack E. and Tressie V. Kimbrell Spurgeon. Spurgeon attended schools in Depew, Okla. and graduated from Depew High School with the Class of 1944. He also attended Bristow Junior College for one year. He married Mary Schlaefer on October 1, 1955 in Kimball, Neb. and she preceded him in death on August 10, 2004. Spurgeon retired from the gas and oil industry in 1987. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and fought in Europe. He received two Bronze Service Stars. Survivors include the George Babel family and his “Adopted” son and best friend Earl Wheatley and wife Ginny. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Mary. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Sunday, one hour prior to the rosary and again on Monday at the church until service time. --- Fox Funeral Home, Aug 25, 2012 Lester Roger Halstead Lester Roger Halstead, 70, of Rock Springs died August 24, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born April 26, 1942 in Maxbass, North Dakota, the son of Lester R. Halstead and Hazel Kettleson Halstead. He attended schools in Maxbass and graduated from Maxbass High School with the class of 1961. He married Carolyn L. Miller on February 12, 1972 in Sheridan, Wyoming. He owned an operated a water service business to the oil fields, retiring in 2007 after 30 years. His interests were hunting, camping, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Halstead; son Robert Halstead; daughters Alice I. Halstead, Kathy Nygard, and Robbin Marie Halstead; brother Ronald E. Halstead; sisters Sharon Olson, Tammy Schell, Linda Amedson, Sonja Barton, and Barbara Halstead; grandchildren Jordan Halstead, Cameron Colley, Karen Wood, Jonathan Neuenschwander and numerous other grandchildren; great-grandchildren Ellisa Neuenschwander and Tiana Rose Halstead; nieces and nephews Stacy Colvin, Shelby Colvin, David Halstead, Ambrose Floate, Jennie Barton, Lori Dickinson, Yone Halstead, Carl Barton, Devey Dahlheimer and numerous others nieces and nephews; numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Pastor Richard Carlson will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Fox Funeral Home, Aug 27, 2012 DOROTHY CORDOVA Dorothy Cordova, 90, of Rock Springs died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born April 16, 1922 in Ely, Nevada, the daughter of Joe and Julia Drakulich. She was married to Elmer Cordova in Green River 52 years ago. She was a member of the Eagles Fraternal Order No. 151 in Rock Springs, and the Wyoming State Softball Hall of Fame. She was also a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. Her interests were bowling, playing slot machines and bingo. Survivors include her husband Elmer Cordova of Rock Springs; daughters Gloria Arguello of Denver, Carolyn Cudney of Ogden, Utah, Shirley Mathiott of Rock Springs, and Rose Georgis of Rock Springs; brother Duchy Drakulich of Reno, Nevada; sister Jennie Yelland of Sparks, Nevada; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren including Karston Searle; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Eddie Garcia. --- Green River Star, Aug 29, 2012 MARIE PETTY Marie Petty, 90, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 21, 2012, in her home surrounded by family. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Petty died following a lengthy illness. She was born March 31, 1922, in Douglas, Ariz., the daughter of the late Jesus Gil and Salud Hernandez Gil. Petty attended schools in Superior. She married Keith E. Petty on April 11, 1944, and he preceded her in death Jan. 20, 1972. Petty loved to teach her grandchildren and great-grandchildren reading, cooking, crafts, love of reading the Bible and prayer. She was a devout Catholic and believed in keeping the family close. She was always peaceful and full of love for everyone. Petty cooked for the Catholic clergy and was a longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. She also worked as a night auditor. Survivors include three sons Joe Petty and wife Carol, Kenneth Petty and wife Karen, and Edward Petty and wife Rose, all of Rock Springs; two daughters Anita Smith and husband Lynn, and Betty Mott and husband Dennis, both of Rock Springs,; one brother Joe Gil and wife Margaret of Rock Springs; two sisters Teresa Thomas and husband John, and Esther Conner, all of Denver; 13 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith Petty, two great-grandchildren Raychell Calvert and Jennifer Lynn ‘J.J’ Calvert; one son Andrew Petty and three brothers Lupe Gil, Poncho Gil and Hess Gil. Funeral services were conducted today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Cremation will follow. --- Green River Star, Aug 29, 2012 James Edward Greene James Edward Greene, 70, of Rock Springs, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at his home. A long time resident of Rock Springs, Greene died following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 4, 1942 in Philipsburg, Penn., the son of Leslie Greene and Helen McCully. Greene graduated from high school in Clearfield, Penn. He married Shirley Kephart and they later divorced. Greene was employed as a roof bolter in the trona industry. His interests were spending time with his family and fishing. Survivors include two sons James Greene Jr. and wife Autumn of Green River and Steve Greene of Casper; two daughters Karen Greene of Rock Springs, and Deanna Kephart of Kingman, Ariz.; three brothers Tom Greene and Les Greene both of Green River and Bob Greene of Arkansas; one sister Faye Greene of Pennsylvania; ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Friday, one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 1, 2012 SALLY ANN (HAY) GILLEM WESTMINSTER, Colo.—Sally Ann (Hay) Gillem, 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at her granddaughter’s home in Westminster, Colo. She was born Nov. 28, 1926, in Superior, the daughter of Laurence Ardery Hay and Florence Knudsen Hay. She is survived by one daughter, Suzanne Lawyer Martin; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. --- Fox Funeral Home Richard “Dick” Ervin Winkler Sr. Richard "Dick" Ervin Winkler Sr., 78, husband, son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather, died Monday, September 3, 2012 in Casa Granda, AZ. He was born November 6, 1933 in Cordova, Alabama, the son of Robert and Ada Winkler. His family moved to Superior, Wyoming in 1950 where he graduated from High School. He married Charlene Overy. They were later divorced. He later married Barbara Shurtleff. Dick worked at Stauffer, then at General Chemical, where he retired in 1996. His interests included hunting, fishing, woodworking, bead craft, rock hunting, and shooting pool. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Winkler of Casa Granda, AZ; children, Rose Clarke and husband Michael of Houston, Texas, Bob Winkler of Lyman, Trish Birchett and husband Tim of Spirit Lake ID, Richard "Rick" Winkler Jr. and wife Cindy of Safford AZ, Rex Winkler and wife Debbie of Lyman, Michael Shurtleff of Denver CO, Dan Shurtleff and wife Vicky of Green River, Penny Watson and husband John of Lyman, Jay Shurtleff and wife Sherri of Rock Springs; three nieces; 25 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Betty Joyce, and Margie Shinault and one nephew, Ted Shinault. --- Bustard’s Funeral Directors, Sep 7, 2012 Betty Lou (Bynon) Kelley Betty Lou Kelley was born to John and Donna Bynon, on April 25, 1929 in Carbon Hill, Alabama. She moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming at a young age after the death of her mother. Betty was one of seven children. Betty met Charles Kelley in Rock Springs, Wyoming where they were married on September 14, 1945. Betty loved to play guitar. She earned her music degree in Rock Springs and spent many hours playing for her family and various night clubs including Hill City, South Dakota where her music was broadcast on the radio. Betty lived in various states during her life, but loved Wyoming. Betty loved her grandchildren/great grandchildren and enjoyed all the time she spent with them. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Charles Kelley, a nine year old daughter Dorothy Ann, four brothers and one sister. Betty is survived by daughters Grace (Jay) Wright of Casper, Wyoming, Donna (Stan) Grant of Washington, Cindy Kelley of Washington, Son John (Hanna) Kelley of Washington and by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be held at Good Shepard Lutheran Church on Wednesday September 12, 2012 at 3:00PM. Mom, we love and will miss you dearly thank you for the great person you were. --- Virgin Valley & Moapa Valley Mortuaries, Sep 7, 2012 Wanda Jean Overy Wanda Jean Overy, 81, died Friday July 7, 2012 at Mesa View Hospital in Mesquite, NV. Wanda was born October 7, 1930 in Pontiac, MI to Roy Walter and Dessie Ozalia Weddell Sharpley. She married Thomas Donald Overy on July 17, 1954. She is survived by her husband and no services are planned at this time. Her cremated remains will be interred in Rock Springs, WY at a later date --- Green River Star, Sep 12, 2012 Brent William Cleve Brent William Cleve, 33, of Lander, died Sunday September 9, 2012 at the Wyoming State Training School in Lander after a lifelong illness. He was born February 27, 1979 in Rock Springs, the son of Bradley P. Cleve and Billie Overy Cleve. Survivors include his parents, Billie Hansen and husband Martin of Farmington, Utah, and Bradley Cleve of Green River; brother, Brandon Cleve of Green River; nieces, Shae Nielsen and Britanie Cleve; aunts and uncles, Glenn and Louise Bluemel of North Ogden, Utah, and Jack Edwards of Green River. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William C. Overy and Thelma Mae Dexter Overy, Gordon and Marjorie Cleve, sister, Britanie Cleve, and aunt, Thelma Mae Edwards. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 2012 ROBERT LEE DOWDY Funeral services for Robert Lee Dowdy were conducted Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Dowdy, 78, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in his home. He had been a longtime Rock Springs resident and died following a battle of heart disease and diabetes. He was born March 11, 1934, in Huntington, Ark., the son of John and Mable Fox Dowdy. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1953 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Patricia Jean Pryich on Aug. 12, 1956, in Rock Springs. He worked as a cowboy in his early years. Later he worked as a coal miner, lab tech, warehouseman, warehouse manager for Utah Wholesale in Rock Springs and Ely, Nev., security person at Jim Bridger Power Plant, route salesman for Coca Cola and Frito Lay, contract driver for the U.S. Postal Service and delivered meals on wheels. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Young at Heart Recreational Center, B.P.O. Elks Lodge; Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Ducks Unlimited and Trout Unlimited. His interests included spending time with his family and friends, being an outdoorsman, hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, going to garage sales, restoring treasures, his dogs Foxy and Marguritta and the wildlife that frequented his yard. Survivors include his two daughters, Linda Wilson and husband James and Laura Christiansen and husband Steve, all of Rock Springs; friend, Tim Sheehan, six grandchildren, James Wilson and wife Jeanie, Dr. Christopher Wilson and wife Isadora, William Wilson, Bif French and wife Shauna, Brittany Brown and husband Shawn and Jennifer Smith and husband Ryan; six great-grandchildren, Sara Wilson, Aria Wilson, Braxton Brown, Avery French, Brooklyn Smith and Amari Smith; brothers-in-law, Vernon Tennant of California, Milan "Beekie" Pryich and wife Katherine of Rock Springs; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Horgan of Colorado, Lillian Jean Pryich of Rock Springs, Mary Keranen of Portland, Ore., Edna Pryich of Casper and Idele Pryich of Rock Springs; uncle, James Eugene Dowdy and wife Edna "Gal" Dowdy of Oklahoma and Shirley Dowdy of Arkansas; special friend, Sue Riggs; and several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Jean Dowdy; daughter, Kathy Lee Dowdy Dalton; nephew, Stevie Compton; brother, Preston Horgan; sister, JoAnn Tennant; four brothers-in-law, Mike "Brink" Pryich and wife Molly, George "Judy" Pryich and William V. "Ludy" Pryich and Alex “Fatty" Pryich; four sisters-in-law, Smilga Pryich, Helen Matozevich and husband Mike, Daisy McPheators and Sophie Lemich and husband George. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 2012 MILDRED NADEAN SOLTIS THORNTON, Colo. - Mildred Nadean Soltis, 96, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at her home in Thornton, Colo. Cremation has taken place. She was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Leeton, Mo., to James and Janette Marshall. She moved to Wyoming as a young teacher and taught school for many years in Superior, Rock Springs, Wamsutter and Farson. She is survived by her son, Craig and wife Leslie of Thornton; daughter, Andrea and husband Kevin of Goodyear, Ariz.; granddaughter, Jessica of Thornton; two sisters, Velma Dickman and Mary Jo Martin of Sedalia, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve, who died in 1992. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 2012 STEVE B. WILKINSON MCKINNON -- Funeral services for Steve B. Wilkinson were conducted Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at the McKinnon LDS Chapel. Interment with military honors took place at the McKinnon Cemetery. Mr. Wilkinson, 80, of McKinnon, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, after a farming accident on his property in McKinnon. He was born April 14, 1932, in Koosharem, Utah, the son of Brose L. Wilkinson and Vee Nielsen Wilkinson. He graduated from Richfield High School in Richfield, Utah, with the class of 1950. He attended Snow College in Richfield and graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, with a bachelor's degree in botany. He attended Weber State College and received his elementary education degree. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea during the Korean War. He married Marie Lorraine Triplett on March 18, 1960, in the Manti Utah LDS Temple. He was a rancher for more than 30 years, range manager for the Bureau of Land Management for 20 years, school teacher in elementary education and taught at the Daggett County Jail. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as bishop, in the stake presidency and numerous callings. He also served as a Boy Scout leader. His interests included his family, church, studying and teaching the Gospel, history, Indian lore, animal husbandry and botany. Survivors include his wife, Marie L. Wilkinson of McKinnon; children, Sara Lamb and husband Kenny of Manila, Utah, Rhodes Wilkinson and wife Alison of Hyrum, Utah, Chris Wilkinson and wife Vida of Hawaii, Robin Savage and husband Blake of Hyrum, Weston Wilkinson and wife Wendee of Hurricane, Utah, and Dana and Joseph Wilkinson, both of McKinnon; siblings, Vee Daun Romero of Monroe, Utah, Don Wilkinson and wife Peggy of San Antonio, Texas, Dee Gonter of Provo, Joe Wilkinson and wife Laura of Monroe, Paul Wilkinson and wife Kay of Mountain View, Susan Wilkinson of Provo, Richard Wilkin: son and wife Jamie of St; George, Utah, and Robin Ables and husband Bill of Lehi, Utah; 15 grandchildren; three great: grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Robert, Leland and Milton Wilkinson. --- Arizona Republic, Sep 16, 2012 Edward W. “Big Ed” Kruljac Sr. Kruljac, Edward W. Sr., "Big Ed" was born on July 29, 1925 and passed away peacefully on September 12, 2012. He was born in Rock Springs, WY to his immigrant parents, Joseph Kruljac and Anka Radosevich from Croatia, both of whom he loved and admired dearly. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, beloved daughter Carrie Ann, his sister Zora and sister in law Lillian. Married to the love of his life, Emily Markham of Salinas, CA for 63 years, together they devoted their lives to their nine children. After serving his country in the Pacific Theatre during World War II with the U.S. Navy, Ed attended the University of Arizona on the G.I. bill. He began a 35 year career in the agricultural/produce industry in California, eventually settling in the Phoenix area in 1960. Big Ed was a man's man of powerful physical stature whose presence lit up the room as well as being known as a true romantic. An avid lover of poetry, opera, musicals, and prayer, he loved to sing, cook and celebrate life with family, friends and strangers alike. He followed his father in law's passion for thoroughbred horse racing and aptly named his first race horse "King 'O Hearts". As a patriarch and towering oak of strength and humor, he will be irreplaceable among those who lovingly survive him, including his wife, Emily; children, Ned, Mark, Eric, Kim, Kirsten Ross, Jon (Teri), Jay (JoAnne) and Mary; his grandchildren, Edward III (Megan), Kelly, Chance (Molly), Mehgan, Ian, Mack, Casey Rehling, Katharine Ross, Claire, Charlie, Sophia, Emily, J.J. and Mateo; his great grandson, Grayson; sister Marina, brother Jova, sister in law, Ann and many nephews and nieces. Services will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Franciscan Renewal Center (the Casa) at 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253. Reception immediately following at 6038 N. 12th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85013. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 2012 KATIE BUGAY DANIELS ALLEN, Texas - A funeral mass for Katie Bugay Daniels was celebrated Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Allen, Texas. A rosary preceded the mass Saturday. Mrs. Daniels, 103, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at her daughter's home in Allen, Texas. She was born March 1, 1909, in a small Colorado mining town to John and Minnie Bugay. She was one of 13 children. She married Clarence Daniels on March 13, 1926. They raised two children. He preceded her in death in 1990. She completed an American Nation Red Cross standard course of instruction in first aid to the injured and taught first-aid classes in Rock Springs and the surrounding area for several years. She and her husband built the Twilight Lounge in 1962. They operated the business until her retirement in 1976. After her retirement, she celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary and began traveling with her husband around the world, including her parent's home country of Poland. She lived in Rock Springs for more than 50 years until 1998, when she moved to Texas to be with her daughter and grandchildren. She was a member of the Catholic Church, Woman's Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. Her interests included participating in community events, dancing, cooking, bowling, playing bridge and taking care and being with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Marvia Daniels Pippin; daughter-in-law, Jody Daniels, six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Dr. Ronald Daniels, all her brothers and sisters; many nephews, nieces and friends; her husband; and her parents. --- Sublette Examiner, Sep 17, 2012 William G. Shaul William Gordon “Bill” Shaul, 60, of Rock Springs, Wyo., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyo. He was born on Nov. 19, 1951 in Jackson Hole, Wyo., the son of the late Gordon A. Shaul and Willa M. Clark Shaul. Mr. Shaul attended schools in Pinedale, Wyo., and graduated from Pinedale High School with the Class of 1970. He married the former Cindi Olschewski in Rock Springs, Wyo., on April 21, 1981. Mr. Shaul worked as a salesman for Wilson Supply. His interests included fishing, golfing, camping and most of all spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Cindi Shaul of Rock Springs, Wyo.; stepfather Jack Carr of Rock Springs, Wyo.; two sons Jason Albiston of Windsor, Colo., and Justin Albiston of Denver, Colo.; one daughter Jennifer Robertson of Rock Springs, Wyo.; one sister Francis Currier of Rock Springs, Wyo., and seven grandchildren, Kaila Albiston, Brilee Albiston, Isaiah Robertson, Carson Robertson, Larissa Albiston, Annaliese Albiston and William Albiston. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Robert. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, Wyoming. Reverend Kay Grice conducted the services. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, 802 Thompson St., Rock Springs, Wyo. --- Green River Star, Sep 20, 2012 Herman Edwin Albertini Herman Edwin Albertini, 90, of Rock Springs, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Sept. 6, 2012. A long time resident of Rock Springs and Superior, Albertini died following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 18, 1922 in Superior, the son of the late Serafino and Cristina Menghini Albertini. When his father died his uncle Samuel Albertini helped raise him. Albertini attended school in Superior and was a 1941 graduate of the Superior High School. He married Gertrude "Trudy" Ann Phillips in Rock Springs, Wyoming on July 10, 1948 and she preceded him in death on January 18, 2012. Albertini was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He served under General George Patton at the Battle of the Bulge and at Normandy, France. Albertini was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company and worked many different jobs for them from 1941 until 1962 when the mines closed. He later went to work for the Rauzi's as a mechanic and later opened his own business Celebrity Chevron in 1968 and retired in 1979. He enjoyed spending time with his family at their cabin in Pinedale; teaching his children to polka when they were young and he also enjoyed fishing. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and was an actively retired member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was recently honored for seventy years of service. Survivors include one son, Edwin Wayne Albertini and wife Sheila of Rock Springs; three daughters JoAnn Gunyan and husband Roger, Gail Scott and husband Dean and Karen Bartek, all of Rock Springs; grandchildren Danielle Bernatis and husband Terry, Raymond Scott and wife Kendra, Chris Scott and wife Sarah, Ryan Gunyan and wife Victoria, Brittney Butler and husband Scott, John Bartek, Jennifer Bartek, Sarah Bartek and companion Robert Romero and Kendra Albertini and Christina Albertini as well as several great-grandchildren, sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews. He preceded in death by his parents Serafino and Cristina Menghini Albertini and Samuel Albertini; one brother Henry Albertini; one sister Emma Albertini; one great grandson Andrew Blossom and one great granddaughter Amber Blossom; mother in law and father in law Delmer and Sara Phillips; two brothers in law Bill Phillips and Clifford Overy. --- Green River Star, Sep 20, 2019 Francis Bingham Francis Bingham, 80, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at home surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 2, 1932 in Rock Springs, the son of John Cecil and Necy Bingham. Bingham was employed as a carman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 32 years. He married the former Phyllis Loreine Peterson in Evanston, on Sept. 20, 1952. Mr. Bingham was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2350. His greatest interests were love for family, horses and the great out doors. He will be missed by everyone who had ever met or knew him. "Love You." Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Phyllis Bingham of Green River; five sons, John Bingham, Jim Bingham, Rod Bingham, Ronald Bingham and Robert Bingham all of Green River; two daughters, Janice Castillon of Green River, and Cherolyn Transtrum of Gilbert, Ariz.; two brothers, John Bingham of Indiana and Howard Lee Bingham; one sister, Dorothy Deichmueller of Pinedale; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Cecil and Necy Bingham; two brothers, Claude Bingham and Eddie Bingham; two sisters, Faye Sherar and Alice "Pansy" Walker. --- Green River Star, Sep 20, 2019 Sheldon Dode Beard Sheldon Dode Beard, 69, of Rock Springs passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A long time resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Shipshewana, Ind., Beard died following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 1, 1943 in Mammoth, W. Va., the son of the late Arnold Beard and Violet Bartley. Mr. Beard attended schools in Cedar Grove and Charleston, W. Va. He married the former Carolyn Naylor in Kanawha County on March 30, 1963. Mr. Beard was employed by Zanetti Bus Lines as a bus driver and also worked as a mechanic at Weatherford. His interests included fishing, camping, hunting but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Beard of Rock Springs; one son, Sheldon Beard and wife Roxanne of Rock Springs; two daughters, Kathy Uranker and husband Bill of N.D. and Brenda Turner and husband James of Rock Springs; two brothers, Arnald Beard and wife Gene of S.C. and Joe Beard of Denver; one sister, Geroldine Rucker and husband Shorty of W. Va; eight grandchildren, Crystal Davis, Rex Davis, Tracy Uranker, Billy Uranker, Cherie Beard, Kyle Beard, Zach Karsky, Molly Beard; five great-grandchildren Hayden Blount, Shelby Kinslow, Jordie Uranker, Livi Uranker, and Nevaeh Viapando; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gregory Beard; one grandson, Anthony Uranker and one granddaughter, Valerie Davis. --- Rawlins Times, Sep 22, 2012 Jennifer Marie “Jena” Gonzales Jennifer Marie "Jena" Gonzales, 40, of Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. She was born on Aug. 22, 1972, in Rawlins to Raymond P. and Gloria Gonzales. She attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1990. She was a Certified Nurses Aide. She enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing, reading, movies and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include parents Raymond and Gloria Gonzales; daughter Gloria Manquera of Rock Springs; brother Patrick Gonzales of Rock Springs; sister Lisa Gifford of Rock Springs; maternal grandmother Antonia "Toni" Martinez of Rawlins; aunts and uncles including Florida and Fred Abeyta, Lillian Martinez, Tommy and Debbie Martinez, Johnny and Gena Martinez, Marie and Orville Kluver, LeRoy Gonzales, Beverly and Gilbert Cruz, Vicky Gonzales and Manuel and Melissa Gonzales; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Manuel and Emma Gonzales; maternal grandfather Eufracio Martinez; uncle LeRoy Herman Martinez; aunt Mary June Martinez; and cousin Joshua Martinez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 2012 LEROY HERMAN MARTINEZ RAWLINS - A rosary for LeRoy Herman Martinez was recited Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rawlins. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at St. Joseph's. Father Sam Hayes was the celebrant. Pallbearers included Trinity Abeyta, Pat Gonzales Jr., Fredle Sisneros Jr., Joseph Depoyster, Jerry Depoyster and Dominic Ramos. Mr. Martinez, 54, of Rawlins died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins. He was born Sept. 19, 1957, in Rawlins, to Eufracio and Antonia Martinez. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, arrowhead hunting, being a Broncos fan and watching "The Price Right.” Survivors include his mother, Antonia “Toni” Martinez; siblings, Florida and Fred Abeyta, Gloria and Raymond Pat Gonzales, Lilian Martinez, Tommy and Debbie Martinez and Johnny and Gena Martinez; nieces and nephews, Michelle, Juanita, Trinity, Jennifer, Liza, Patrick Jr., April, Fredie Jr., Trista, Katrina, Marie and Brianna; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Quirinita, Sedar, Ariel, Bernadett, Dominic, Izzy, Alicia, Anthony, Mathew, Jerry, Joseph, Jediah, Jude, Josh, Gloria, Orion, DeKaylob, Kaylee, Santiago, Joseph and Bella. He was preceded in death by his father, sister, Mary June Martinez; and nephew, Joshua Martinez. --- Fox Funeral Home, Sep 24, 2012 Geraldine Fraher Geraldine “Jerry” Ann Fraher, 85, of Rock Springs died September 24, 2012 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She was born December 26, 1926 in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Louis Strain and Mary Crawley Strain. She attended schools in El Paso and graduated from El Paso High School with the class of 1943. She also received her bachelors degree in social work from Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles. She married John Fraher on June 16, 1948 in El Paso. She had been employed as a bookkeeper for Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic church in Rock Springs for many years and also for Kmart. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Council of Catholic Women. Her interests were reading, camping, dogs, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband John Fraher of Rock Springs; son Richard Fraher of Rock Springs; daughter Kathleen Fraher of Rock Springs; brother William Strain and wife Chris of Whitsett, North Carolina; sisters Helen Geisler and husband Jerry of Castle Rock. Colorado, and Louise Knaut and husband Don of Annapolis, Maryland; son-in-law John Larsen of Rock Springs; grandchildren Erik Larsen and wife Mai of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Amy Larsen of Cheyenne, and Toni Pinkham of Rock Springs; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Terri Larsen. Cremation will take place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, A St. & Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil service will be 5:00 p.m until 6:30 p. with rosary being recited at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the church. Inurnment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Sep 26, 2012 Edith Mae Chestine Edith Mae Chestine, 90, of Rock Springs passed away Sept. 19, 2012, at Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Chestine passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born in Poposia, Wyo., May 3, 1922, the daughter of the late Fred Umbanhowar and Lydia Race. Chestine attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1939. She married Martin Chestine in Manila, Utah, in 1940. Her interests included being caregiver for her grandchildren and her friends children. She loved the outdoors, rock hunting, hunting, fishing and baking her special chocolate chip cookies for her family. Survivors include her husband Martin Chestine of Rock Springs; one daughter Sharon ‘Judy’ Mattinson of Rock Springs; two grandchildren Dennis Scott Mattinson and wife Suzy of Moscow, Idaho, and Donovan Mattinson and wife Robyn of Minden, Nev.; and four great-grandchildren, Maggie Mattinson of Missoula, Mont., Sophie Mattinson of Moscow, Idaho, and Darby Mattinson and Kai Mattinson of Minden, Nev. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son-in-law Dennis R. Mattinson and one great-grandson Britt Matttinson. Funeral Services were conducted today at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Sep 27, 2012 Joe A. Reyes Joe A. Reyes, 73, of Green River passed away Sept. 23, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River, Reyes passed away following a brief illness. He was born April 6, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of the late Francisco Ramon and Olivia Hanlon. He attended schools in Green River and earned his GED after entering the United States Air Force. Reyes married Ernestine Cordova in Green River on Sept. 18, 1957, and she preceded him in death on March 9, 2003. He served in the United States Air Force during peacetime. Reyes worked as a mechanic for TG Soda Ash for 22 years until his retirement. He was a member of American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. Hos interests included hunting, fishing, camping, going to garage sales, coaching baseball and softball and spending time with his family. Survivors include six sons. Joel Reyes and wife Amy, Steve Reyes and Jerry Reyes, all of Green River, Mike Reyes of Rock Springs, and Chris Reyes and David Reyes, both of Aurora, Colo.; one daughter Laura Scheneman and husband Jeff of Green River; one brother. Frank Reyes and wife Gloria of Green River; two sisters. Janie and Yolanda, both of San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. --- Bates Gould, Oct 1, 2012 Marilyn Louise Asiala Marilyn Louise Asiala was born April 12, 1932 to Sakri Walfrid and Vieno Marie (Parkko) Asiala in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She attended Rock Spring Public Schools and lived with her parents and assisted in their home as a homemaker. She belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church where she attended worship and was involved in choir and ladies aide. She was an avid bowler and knitted and crocheted beautiful afghans. Marilyn and her father, 'Wally', relocated to Alliance in 1987. After a brief illness Wally passed away and she made Alliance her home. She belonged to the Alliance Woman's Bowling Association, was a member of RSVP, and an active member of Immanuel EV. Lutheran Church. She loved music and attended the Alliance Country Music Jamborees. In 2005 she became a resident of Good Samaritan Health Care Facility and loved all the residents and staff members. She was happy to be a member of the Good Samaritan "family" and participated in the many activities offered, bingo being her favorite. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dorothy Mae Francis. She is survived by her nieces, Barb (Jerry) Bowen of Murfreesboro.TN, Becky (Rick) Herian, and nephew Rob (Teri) Francis of Alliance, her aunt, Irma Ansalmi of Rock Springs, WY as well as numerous great nieces and nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be Friday, October 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church with Reverend Martin T. Schnare and Reverend Richard C. Mueller officiating. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium. Memorials may be given to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 715, Prairie Haven Hospice, 2409 Box Butte Ave., Alliance, or Good Samaritan Society – Alliance, P.O. Box 970, Alliance, NE 69301. --- Pinedale Roundup, Oct 4, 2012 Dylan Emmett Cackler Dylan Emmett Cackler, 19, passed away, Oct. 1 in Montello, Nev. He was a kind-hearted, gentle young man who is now in the arms of his Savior and Father whom he loved and served. Dylan was born March 14, 1993 in Rock Springs to Mike and Teresa Cackler. As a child, Dylan lived in Green River until he and his family moved to Pinedale in 2003. He graduated from Cackler Christian School in 2011. In one way or another, he touched the lives of all who knew him. He had a heart for children and enjoyed the time he spent helping with children’s ministries at Pinedale Bible Church, which he attended. He himself trusted Christ as Savior at Casper Mountain Bible Camp in 2002. His friends were countless and included those who shared in his favorite hobbies, such as snowboarding, hunting or just hanging out. All who knew him knew his passion was elk hunting, which he shared with his father. He liked being outdoors and was a talented sportsman in 4-H shooting sports. He was also a gifted artist, a talent he shared with his mom. In all reality, there are not enough words to describe Dylan’s amazing brief life. He will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts as he rests in the arms of Jesus. Dylan is survived by his mother and father and sister Hannah of Pinedale; brother Dallas, niece TyLar and nephews Taison and Tucker of Ogden, Utah; Larry and Kay Cackler, Don and Sue Powell of Parsons, Kan., as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Pinedale Bible Church. Interment will follow the services at the Pinedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Dylan’s name can be made to: Our Own Home – a refuge for orphans living with HIV/AIDS, 1075 Beaumont Dr., Casper, WY 82601 or Central Wyoming Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 2030, Casper, WY 82602-2030 or to Garrettspalms.org. --- Salt Lake Tribune, Oct 6, 2012 Gary Cecil Crofts Gary Cecil Crofts passed away peacefully on October 2, 2012, having been cared for by his children and others who dearly loved him. Gary was born August 31, 1937, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He grew up in a loving home, the son of Clara and Harold Crofts, with his older brother Monty and his younger brother Bill. Gary spent summers on the farms in Vernal with his grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. He graduated from Rock Springs High School and studied engineering at the University of Utah. Gary married Wilma Burrell, his sweetheart since 6th grade, on September 5, 1959. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Gary and Wilma lived briefly in Salt Lake before moving to Layton, Utah, where they raised their five children. Gary worked in the engineering, insurance, sales, and contracting fields. He was involved in service throughout his life, giving uncounted hours as a scout leader, art and rocket club adviser, and in the Jaycees. With the Jaycees, Gary organized Easter egg hunts and July 4th city celebrations, and acted as emcee at Miss Layton and little prince and princess pageants. Gary's service was most felt on a personal level with his children, relatives, and neighbors. Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wilma, and his mother and father. He is survived by his brother Monty Crofts; brother Bill (Joy) Crofts; his children Kellie (Roy) Robles, Nora (Joe) Gallegos, Keith (Emily) Crofts, Curtis (Jessica) Crofts and Kara (David) Julien; and Gary's 15 grandchildren: Andre and Will Robles; Brennan and Julius Gallegos; Gary, Jane, Sam, Eliza and Isaac Crofts; Charlie and Riley Crofts; Hannah, Zachary, Joshua and Rachel Julien. Special thanks to son-in-law Roy for his devoted and selfless care, with loving in-home assistance from the wonderful staff of Rocky Mountain Hospice. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 8, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Layton LDS Stake Center, 60 West Gordon Avenue (1000 North), Layton, Utah. Viewings will be held Sunday, October 7, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah, and Monday at the Layton Stake Center, 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Interment, Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, Salt Lake City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 2012 Kenneth Malo Kenneth Malo, 69, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 7, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Malo died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 30, 1943, in Santa Monica, Calif., the son of the late Arvo Malo and Dorothy Kershbaum. Malo attended schools in Pocatello, Idaho. He was a United States Army and Air force veteran serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. Malo married Kim Denise McKinney in Rock Springs on June 7, 2002. He was a self employed painter for several years and later worked in maintenance at the Western Wyoming Community College for two years. His interests included fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include wife Kim D. Malo of Rock Springs; one sister Karen Hamond of Chubbick, Idaho; one stepson Byron Griggs of Rock Springs two stepdaughters Heidi Allen and husband Bryce and Holliena Foley and husband Kevin, all of Rock Springs; three grandchildren Shantel Foley, Alysha Foley and Jorden Foley. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church 2191 Century Blvd, Rock Springs. Pastor Troy Heidt will conduct the services. Military graveside services and interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call Monday at the Vase Chapel, one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 2012 MARY A. FABIAN Mary A. Fabian, 96, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 4, 2012, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Fabian had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born April 12, 1916, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Matt and Jenny Hrieber Stefoin. Fabian graduated from the Rock Springs High School in 1935 and married George P. Fabian in Rock Springs on Jan. 17, 1942. He preceded her in death June 17, 1992. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters, camping, walking and tending her flower garden. Survivors include two sons William G. Fabian and wife Gloria and Robert P. Fabian, all of Rock Springs; two granddaughters Jennifer M. Hafner and husband Eric of Gilbert, Ariz., and Stephanie L. McKenzie and husband Michael of Rock Springs; four great-grandchildren Ali McKenzie, Jackson McKenzie, Rylee Hafner and Samantha Hafner; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Thomas and Isabel Fabian and sister-in-law Dorothy Kellos; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband George P. Fabian; two sisters Ann Mivshek and Fannie Stefoin; two brothers Rudolph Stefoin and William Stefoin. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 2012 Almarie Potochnik Almarie Potochnik, 94, passed away Oct. 4, 2012, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and resident of Pinedale, Potochnik passed away peacefully. She was born in Mountain View on April 17, 1918, the daughter of the late William C. Megeath and Alma Ramsay Megeath. Potochnik attended schools in Rock Springs and Mountain View, and graduated from Mountain View High School with the class of 1936. She married Cyril Potochnik in Rock Springs in October of 1940, and he preceded her in death July 27, 2000. Potochnik worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell for 31 years until her retirement. Her interests included cooking, baking and traveling. She was a member of bridge clubs and canasta clubs throughout her life. She was active in the Roman Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include four daughters Cecile Wanner and husband Frank of Bountiful, Utah, Mary Crosson and husband Jim of Pinedale, Fran Kolman and husband Al of Rock Springs, and Bernie Majhanovich and husband Jay of Pinedale; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Cyril, three sisters Virginia, Abby and Lib, and two brothers Sam and Bill. A mass of Christian burial was conducted Monday morning at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale. Father Peter James officiated. Graveside services and interment was conducted Tuesday in the Saint Joseph’s Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 2012 Lisa June Gifford Lisa June Gifford, 30, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 4, 2012, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Gifford passed away with her family at her side. She was born June 10, 1982, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Raymond and Gloria Martinez Gonzales. Gifford attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School class of 2000. She married Jesse Gifford at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church on Aug. 11, 2012. Her interests were going to the lake, camping, fishing, tanning and having get-togethers with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband Jesse Gifford of Rock Springs; daughters Isabella “Izzy” Fredricks and Alycia Fredricks, and twin sons Anthony Olsen and Matthew Olsen, all of Rock Springs; her parents Raymond and Gloria Gonzales of Rock Springs; one brother Patrick Gonzales, also of Rock Springs; maternal grandmother Antonia “Toni” Martinez of Rawlins; several aunts, uncles and cousins, one niece, her father and mother-in-law, a brother-in-law and his wife, and a sister-in-law and her husband. She was preceded in death by her sister Jennifer “Jena” Marie Gonzales; her paternal grandparents Manuel and Emma Gonzales, maternal grandfather Eufracio Martinez; one uncle, an aunt and one cousin. Cremation will take place and a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday at the church. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 2012 Thomas M. Gresham Thomas M. Gresham, 84, of Green River passed away Oct. 5, 2012, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River, Gresham had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born March 30, 1928, in Dines, Wyo., the son of the late Walter and Rose Louise Robinson Gresham. Gresham attended schools in Dines and was a 1945 graduate of high school. He married Connie Leonard in Reno, Nev., on August 15, 1956 and she preceded him in death on August 17, 1980. Gresham was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. Gresham was employed as a truck driver for many years and worked for Pioneer-Container Corporation and Milan Trucking. He retired in 1990. He was a member of the Teamster's Union. His interests included fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with his family as well as yard work. Survivors include one son, Doug Gresham and wife Chris of Rock Springs; one daughter, Shelia Gresham Cross of Fair Oaks, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Angela Battles of Milpitas, Calif.; three brothers, Dave Gresham of Rock Springs, Walter Gresham of Colorado and Harvey Lee Gresham of Etna; two sisters, Janine Gresham of Farmington, Utah, and Ramona White of Denver; first wife Darlene Shirley Roach Gresham of Vallejo, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; second wife, Connie R. Gresham; third wife, Janette Gresham; three daughters, Diane Louise Gresham, Stacy Ann Gresham and Brenda Gresham; two sons, Thomas Gresham and Thomas Merit Gresham; one brother, Julius Gresham. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 2012 ROYCE WAYNE GRIFFIN Royce Wayne Griffin, 52, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a short illness. He was born Feb. 15, 1960, in Hinton, Okla., the son of Gene and Sue Griffin. He graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1978. He worked for several oil and gas companies in Wyoming, including Moneyhun Welding. His interest included fishing, hunting and camping. Survivors include his two sons, Jessie Griffin and wife Alicia and Jerrod Griffin, all of Rock Springs; mother, Sue Griffin of Rock Springs; brother, Danny Griffin and wife Leslie of Corvallis, Ore.; sister, Becky Mezenen and husband Doug of Lucas, Ky.; and three grandchildren, Rory, Brandon and Nolan of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Griffin; and grandson, Ashton Griffin. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 2012 KRISTY LYNN SHATTUCK GREELEY, Colo.—Memorial services for Kristy Lynn Shattuck were conducted Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs. The Rev. Glen Szczechowski officiated. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Shattuck 40, of Greeley, Colo., died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at her home from complications from previous injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs prior to moving to Greeley. She was born July 22, 1971, in Ontonagon, Mich., the daughter of John D. Allen and Renee Elizabeth Miller Mondragon. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She attended Western Wyoming Community College. She married Greg Lamorie in 1988. They divorced. She married Fred Shattuck in 1993. They divorced. She worked as an office administrator for various businesses. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Her interests included swimming, camping, the outdoors, religion and her family. Survivors include her mother, Renee Mondragon of Aurora, Colo.; father, John Allen of Whittemore, Mich.; daughters, Dhanndan Lamorie, Chelsie Lamorie and Kassandra Shattcuk, all of Rock Springs; brothers, John Allen of Alliance, Neb., and Criss Mondragon of Troy, Mich.; grandfather, Melvourne Miller of Nashville, Tenn.; one aunt; five uncles; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilma Miller, Nora Frye and Eugene Allen; and stepfather, Edward G. Mondragon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 2012 ALGOT F. WILSON Funeral services for Algot F. Wilson were conducted Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at the Green River High School. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Wilson, 89, of Green River, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. A longtime Green River resident and former resident of Granger, he died following a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 12, 1923, in Kemmerer, the son of Axel Martin Wilson and Agathe B. Helgesen Wilson. He attended school at the family ranch. He married Charlene Kizzire Oaks in 1964 in Evanston. She preceded him in death on Nov. 1, 2001. He married Laura Anne Cronk on Dec. 21, 2002, in Green River. Mr. Wilson worked at FMC for 26 years and retired in 1983 as a process engineer. His interests included spending time with his family, trapping, hunting and working in his yard. Survivors include his wife, Laura Anne Wilson of Green River; sons, Charles W. Oaks and wife Donna of Houston, Morris Cronk and wife Jeanie of Fort Laramie, David Cronk and wife Dawn of Torrington and Stephen Cronk and wife Judy and Drayton Cronk and wife Sherry, all of Springview, Neb.; daughters, Kat Caddy-Dowley and husband Jimmy of Green River, Lillian Jensen and husband Morgan of Greeley, Colo., Ruth McKnight and husband Jack of Torrington and Kay Lynette Wilson; stepchildren, Barbara Smith of Ione, Wash., Nora Lee Williams of Rock Springs, Bonnie Brown of West Valley, Utah, Floyd Boan of Ione, Gerald Boan and wife Sherry of Kemmerer, Kaye Lynette and Wilson Harris; 28 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Virginia Rahe Cossey and Charlene; son, Robert Kenneth Oaks; two brothers, Woodrow “Woody” Wilson and Daniel “Danny” Wilson; and three sisters, Esther, Josephine and Wanda. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 2012 PAUL JELACO LITTLETON, Colo.—Funeral services for Paul Jelaco were conducted Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at the All Souls Catholic Church in Englewood, Colo. The Rev. Robert Fisher officiated. Memorial services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Rock Springs. The Rev. Arnel Raboy officiated. Mr. Jelaco, 57, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Porter Hospice Medical Center in Littleton, Colorado, following a nine-month struggle with cancer. He was born Nov. 24, 1954, in Rock Springs. He attended schools in Rock Springs and participated in the Rock Springs Drum and Bugle Corp. and summer league baseball. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1973 as salutatorian of his class. As a student in high school, he was involved in many activities and was a member of the National Gros Ventre Honor Society. He continued his education at the University of Wyoming in the field of petroleum engineering and graduated at the top of his class. He worked for Getty Oil and began his career in Ventura, Calif. He worked for Phillips Petroleum in Denver and the Continental Illinois Bank in its energy lending department. During this time, he took classes in finance and accounting. During the savings and loan crisis of 1980, worked for the FDIC in Oklahoma City for workouts and collections of bad loans. After completing this assignment, he went to Chicago to work at the Continental Illinois Bank headquarters. He took a job with Norwest Bank in Denver and would visit and explore the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming. He also worked for the University of Colorado as a medical health clinician for addiction research and treatment. Following additional studies, he received his counseling accreditation and was working in the methadone clinic. He sponsored many people through the 12-step program. His interests included reading, foreign movies, cooking, the outdoors, going to the Little Sandy lake and the Big Sandy openings, Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos, Wyoming Cowboys, politics, stock market and contemplative prayer. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Albina Allen; great-aunt, Edith Dolence; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Allen; maternal grandparents, Albina and Frank Dolence; uncle, Frank “Doc” Dolence; and great-uncle, Fred Dolence. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Oct 17, 2012 John A. Fraher John A. Fraher, 91, of Rock Springs died Monday, October 15, 2012 at his home. He was born September 12, 1921 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Joseph Fraher and Mary Elizabeth McDermott Fraher. He attended schools in Rawlins and graduated from Rawlins High School with the class of 1940. He received a degree from the Colorado School of Mines. He was a veteran having served in the US Army during World War II. He married Jerry Strain June 16, 1948 in El Paso, Texas. She preceded him in death September 24, 2012. He was a long time regulator for the oil and gas industry working for United States Geological Survey until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of Rock Springs Kiwanis and Kiwanis in Montana holding the position of Lieutenant Governor. He was a member of Society of Petroleum Engineers, Knights of Columbus, and the Young at Hearts Senior Center. He was also a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. His interests were golfing, fishing, camping, playing bridge, and walking all over Rock Springs. He was an avid supporter of Rock Springs High School Athletics. Survivors include son, Richard Fraher of Rock Springs; daughter, Kathy Fraher of Rock Springs; son-in-law, John Larsen of Rock Springs; brothers, Mike Fraher of Seattle, Washington and Father Joseph Fraher of Laramie; sister, Eileen Drause of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Amy Larsen of Cheyenne and Toni Pinkham of Rock Springs and Erik Larsen of Ponce, Puerto Rico; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jerry Fraher and daughter, Terri Larsen. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2012 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, A. Street and Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the church. Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Condolences for family can be left at www.foxfh.com. --- Green River Star, Oct 17, 2012 Julia M. Wilson Julia M. Wilson, 80, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 7, 2012, at Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wilson died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 21, 1932, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph James and Lila Mary Covert Motto. Wilson attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1951. She was employed for 32 years as a clerk at Safeway and retired in 1988. She was later employed at the Holiday Inn in the laundry department. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included bowling, gardening, watching figure skating on television and fishing. She loved decorating for Christmas. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include two sons Ed Dolence and wife Shauna of Rock Springs and Peter Wilson of Laramie; one daughter Sheila Hadley and husband Jim of Rock Springs; three grandchildren J.J. Hadley and wife Sarah, Brett Hadley and wife Leslie, and Laura Hadley; six great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, several nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Tiffany Hadley, two brothers Joseph Motto and Robert Motto. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday afternoon at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Oct 17, 2012 Madeline “Babe” Pivic Madeline ‘Babe’ Pivic, 90, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 15, 2012, at The Villa in Green River where she had resided for the past three years. She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Treasa Marietta Ferrero. Pivic attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Tony ‘Fatso’ Pivic in Rock Springs on June 22, 1940, and he preceded her in death April 7, 2010. Her interests included crocheting, gambling, cooking, canning fruit and caring for her friends and neighbors. She is survived by one son Bruce Pivic and wife Carla of Rock Springs; two daughters Sharon Goich and husband Joe of Rock Springs, and Shirley Terry and husband Joe of Boise, Idaho; her sister-in-law Norma Ferrero of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; several nephews and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter Judith Ann, four brothers Keto, Pete, Barney and John, and one sister Treasa Ferrero. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Chapel. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday at the Vase Chapel one hour prior to the rosary and on Friday at the chapel until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 2012 KATHERINE FANOS PRYICH Funeral services for Katherine Fanos Pryich were conducted Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. The Rev Fr. John Cusulos officiated. Trisagion services were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at Vase Funeral Home, Rock Springs. Pallbearers included will Foley, Jeffrey Fanos, Kam Fanos, Jonathan Anderson and Nick Fanourgiakis. Honorary pallbearers included George Lemich, George Berkel, Dimitri Fanourgiakis, George Harokopis, John Gosar and Craig Fanos. Mrs. Prich, 87, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at her home in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong Rock Springs resident. She was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Rock Springs, to George N. Fanos and Zoe Dimotakis. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated in 1943. She married Milan Pryich on June 23, 1963, in Rock Springs. She worked as a vice president and loan officer at the First Security Bank for 32 years and retired on June 30, 1987. She was a member of the Areanas Club, Pan Cretan Association and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Her interests included cooking and baking pastries, including making wedding cakes for family and friends, and watching sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys football team. She is survived by her husband, Milan Pryich of Rock Springs; brother, John Fanos and wife Barbara of Urie; sister, Julie Lehman of Cheyenne; nieces, Kathy Anderson and husband Brent of Green River, Chris Urbatchka and husband Jim of Sheridan, Stephanie Fanos of Telluride, Colo., and Lauren Lehman of Cheyenne; nephews, Craig Fanos of Urie and Jason Lehman of Denver; friends, George and Jolynn Berkel of Rock Springs; six great-nephews; and five great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Zoe (Dimotakis) Fanos; brother, Nick Fanos; nephew, Charles Fanos; and friend, the Rev. Father Lukas Kotzakis. --- Virgin Valley & Moapa Valley Mortuaries, Oct 23, 2012 Thomas Donald Overy Thomas Donald Overy, 83, passed away Friday October 26, 2012 at the Highland Manor in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born November 11, 1928 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Thomas Overy, Jr. and Hanna Axelina Johnson. He married Wanda Jean Sharpley July 17, 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was raised in Rock Springs and Stansbury Wyoming. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1946, then continued his education by graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1950 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. While attending the University of Wyoming he enrolled in the ROTC and played in the University band. He served in the United States Air Force in the top security and intelligence division, which gave him the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the United States and Europe. After touring in Germany, he was assigned to the Strategic Air Command (SAC) in South Carolina. He later was employed by General Electric Co. In their New York office with the aero space program. Upon retiring with General Electric he took a position with Hughes Aircraft Co. in California as a department manager in the shuttle space program in the test and launch operations of space crafts to be launched from the eastern launch site at Cape Canaveral. He retired in 1993. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed bowling and golfing. He is survived by a brother, Ronald Ray Overy (Janice) of Rock Springs WY; Sister-in-law, Verlina Christianson Overy; three nieces, Raelyne Overy, Michel of Leland, NC, Janette Barker (Kenneth) of N. Ogen, UT; two nephews, R. Scott Overy (Melanie) of Tooele, UT, Marc Richard Overy (Tracey) of Sandy, UT; seven great nieces; nine great nephews; one great great nephew; one cousin. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda of 58 years; brother, Richard Axel Overy; nephew James Thomas Overy. Honoring Thomas’ wishes, cremation will take place with no funeral services. His cremains will be interred in Rock Springs, WY at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Virgin Valley Mortuary, Mesquite, NV. There are no services planned at this time. Friends and family are invited to sign our online guest book at www.virginvalleymortuary.com --- Green River Star, Oct 24, 2012 Reka McFadden Reka McFadden, 87, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 21, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. She was born Nov. 21, 1924, in Superior, the daughter of the late Leo Santini and Lena Floretta Santini. McFadden attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock High School with the class of 1941. She married Pat McFadden Sr. in Rock Springs in August of 1954. McFadden worked as a bookkeeper for John Bean Jewelry Store for many years. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. She is survived by her husband Pat McFadden Sr. of Rock Springs; one son Pat McFadden Jr., also of Rock Springs, and one daughter Linda McFadden of Modesto, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Alice Handle A mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Oct 24, 2012 Rita Lou Comstock Rita Lou Comstock, 75, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 21, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Comstock passed away following a brief illness. She was born June 9, 1937, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Kenneth R. Matthews and Tina Caccia Matthews. Comstock attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She married Ronald E. Comstock in Rock Springs on Feb. 21, 1958, and he preceded her in death Dec. 7, 2011. Her interests included reading, painting, cooking and spending time at her cabin and with her family, especially her grandchildren and friends. Survivors include one son Kenneth Comstock and wife Gina of Rock Springs; one daughter Tina Linkenauger and companion Marshall Whitney, also of Rock Springs; two sisters Marjorie Owens and husband Johnnie of Little Rock, Ark., and Darlene Oshel and husband Donald of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; five grandchildren Shelby Linkenauger, Kenyon and Kia Comstock, and Megan and Matthew Whitney, all of Rock Springs. Funeral services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Corner of 2nd and “B” Streets, Rock Springs. Rev. Bernadine Craft will officiate. Friends may call today at the Vase Chapel from 4-8 p.m. and on Thursday at the chapel until time of services. The family of Rita Lou Comstock will be receiving guests at the home of Tina Linkenauger, 40 Moses Drive, Rock Springs. --- Sublette Examiner, Oct 29, 2012 Michael J. Smith Michael John Smith, 30, of Rock Springs, Wyo., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Smith passed away suddenly. He was born in Rock Springs, the son of Robert E. Smith and Tonya Titmus Smith. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the Class of 2001. He worked as a laborer in construction and oil field industry. Survivors include his parents Tonya A. Smith and Robert of Rock Springs, Wyo., Michael J. Berrier of Rock Springs, Wyo.; one brother Anthony Smith and wife Heidi of Rock Springs, Wyo.; one sister April Albat and husband Brady of Ft. Collins, Colo.; grandparents Don and Josephine Nichols of Lyman, Wyo., and John Berrier of Lyman, Wyo.; six nephews Braxton Smith, Braidyn Smith, Anthony Smith, Jaxen Smith, Bridger Albat and Harper Albat and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents Jean Barrier, Ruth Lay and Viola Mlinar. Funeral Services were held Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street. Rev. Martha Atkins conducted the services. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Oct 31, 2012 Dorothy R. Seitz Dorothy R. Seitz, 89, of Green River passed away Oct. 25, 2012, at her home. A longtime resident of Green River, Seitz passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born in Perryville, Mo., March 26, 1923, the daughter of the late August Kiefer and Rosa Moore Kiefer. Seitz attended schools in Perryville, Mo. She married George A. Seitz in Bellville, Ill., in 1961 and he preceded her in death. Seitz worked as a custodian for Lincoln School in Green River for 11 1/2 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Rock Club. Seitz enjoyed rock collecting, making jewelry, playing pinochle and fishing. Survivors include two sisters Alice Stanhope of Billings, Mont., and Virginia Sprague of Coal Strip, Mont., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Sandra, husband George, nine brothers and five sisters. --- Green River Star, Oct 31, 2012 Debra Gayle Gold Hokanson Debra Gayle Gold Hokanson, 58, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 26, 2012, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Hokanson passed away following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 21, 1954, in Hawthorne, Nev., the daughter of Herman Gold and Irene M. Cordova Gold. Hokanson attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1972. She also received a marketing degree from Western Wyoming Community College in May of 2004. She married Mark Clifford Hokanson in Lake Tahoe, Nev., in 1988. Hokanson worked in the warehouse for Jim Bridger Power Plant for 28 years. Survivors include her husband, Mark Hokanson of Rock Springs; parents, Irene and Marvin Weik of Rock Springs; one daughter, Misty Gold Cozad and husband Rick of Rock Springs; two brothers, Michael Gold and wife Nora and Christopher Gold, both of Rock Springs; three sisters, Vicki Riley of Rock Springs, Glenda Macy of Rock Springs and Penny Gold-Sena and husband Tony of Denver, Colorado; four grandchildren, Trenton Wilson, Rikki Cozad, Ashley Cozad and Amber Cozad; sister-in-law Marilyn Dockter and husband Maynard of Green River and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Gold and mother and father-in-law, Clifford and Ruth Hokanson. --- Fox Funeral Home, Nov 4, 2012 Helen Mae Mattinson Helen Mae Mattinson, 95, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a lifelong resident of Superior and Rock Springs. She was born July 17, 1917 in Superior, the daughter of Marco Knezovich and Francis Tomjlanovich Knezovich. She attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1937. She married Ralph B. Mattinson June 17, 1939 in Rawlins, Wyoming. He preceded her in death February 21, 1970. She worked as a lunch lady at Yellowstone School for many years, retiring in 1980. Other jobs include cleaning the depots in Superior and Bitter Creek for UPRR, and working at the Silovich Laundry. She was a member of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary for many years and also S.N.P.J. Lodge. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests were spending time with her family, staying at the family cabin, playing pinochle with her friends, yard work, crocheting and plastic canvas. Survivors include her sons, Ralph C. Mattinson, Donald "Doc" Mattinson and wife Donna all of Rock Springs, and Gerald Mattinson and wife Carey of Laramie; daughters, Sharon White and husband Kim of Riverton, Ella Larson and husband Maurice of Rock Springs; daughter-in-law, Judy Mattinson of Rock Springs; sister-in-law, Olga Knezovich of Rock Springs; 18 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ralph Mattinson, son, Dennis Mattinson, brothers, Marion Knezovich and wife Mary, Pete Knezovich and wife Lola, and Tony Knezovich, sisters, Ann Knezovich who died in infancy, Mary Nosich and husband John, Josephine Morris and husband Elmer, and Annie Moyer and husband Russell, grandsons, Bryan and Brent Mattinson (twins) and great-grandson, Britt Mattinson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 2012 JUDIETH DEANN YOUNT DIMICK Funeral services for Judieth Deann Yount Dimick were conducted Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment took place in the Superior Cemetery in Superior. Mrs. Dimick, 67, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. She was born May 14, 1945, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Fred Yount and Isabel Potter Yount. She attended schools in Superior and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1963. She married Clyde Johnson in 1965 in Rock Springs. They divorced. She married Elmer Dimick in 1975 in Rock Springs. They divorced. She owned and operated The Amigo restaurant in Rock Springs. She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. Her interests included reading, dancing, the outdoors, listening to music by George Strait and watching WWE. Survivors include her sons, David Yount and Robert Johnson, both of Rock Springs; brother, Kenneth Ward and wife Roberta of Rock Springs; grandchildren, Stephanie Yount, Brittany Johnson and Mason Yount; great-grandchild, Domino Fleming, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jim Yount; sister, Carol Yount; stepfather, Guardi Ward; and niece, Amy Solis. --- The World, Nov 8, 2012 Erma Ruth Coke At this time, no services will be held for Erma Ruth Coke, 93, of North Bend. Erma was born Sept. 13, 1919, in Rock Springs, Wyo., one of seven children to William and Clara Moon. She passed away Nov. 1, 2012, at the Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay due to a stroke. In 1953, Erma, her husband Kenneth Coke and son, Jack Coke, moved to the Coos Bay area. Erma is survived by her husband, Kenneth; son, Jack and wife, Donna of Seattle; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and sister, Bernice Kovach of Rock Springs. We will miss her love and care. --- Fox Funeral Home, Nov 10, 2012 Michael Fisher Michael Edward Fisher, 33, of Rock Springs died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born February 26, 1979 in Rock Springs, the son of Rowland L. Fisher and Rose M. Comstock Fisher. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1997. He married Mary M. Pacheco December 12, 2003 in Rock Springs. He worked for Bridger Coal Company for over five years. He was a member of the Catholic Church. His interests were playing baseball, fishing, camping with his family, following the Broncos, Lakers and Dodgers. He played basketball while in high school. Survivors include his wife Mary Fisher of Rock Springs; children Kenton, Kyle and Kori all of Rock Springs; parents Rowland and Rose Fisher of Las Vegas, Nevada; parents-in-law Patrick and Barbara Pacheco of Rock Springs; brothers Matthew Fisher and wife Elizabeth of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Mickey Fisher and wife Dale of Rock Springs; sister Margaret Stover of Lander, Wyoming; brother-in-laws Lawrence and Geno Pacheco both of Rock Springs; sister-in-law Natalie Pacheco of Rock Springs; numerous aunts, uncles cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Joe and Madeline Fisher, Edward and Phillis Comstock. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2012 at the Grace Baptist Church, 100 Willow St., Rock Springs. Pastor Kerry Hodge will officiate. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, and Friday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs. --- Statesman Journal, Nov 11, 2012 Marjene Anne (Morphy) Simmons Marjene Anne (Morphy) Simmons died in her Salem, OR home October 5, 2012, with her husband of 46 years, Gilbert F. Simmons at her bedside. Marjene was born June 26, 1934 in Mattoon, IL to parents Glenna Audene Martin and Thomas George Morphy. Glenna's family had deep roots in Pennsylvania and Virginia, German and English. Marjene's father George emigrated in 1927 with his parents and siblings at the age of 18, from Firies, County Kerry, Ireland. George's family were Irish Protestants living in Southern Ireland. George's father, William West Morphy, felt it prudent to leave Ireland rather than be caught between warring factions attempting to govern after Southern Ireland obtained independence. Marjene moved with her parents to Rock Springs, WY when she was 2 years old. Her father, George Morphy, worked for Mt Fuel Supply Company at their South Baxter gas compression camp, 20 miles outside Rock Springs. She loved the open space with blue skies stretching horizon to horizon, cowboys, antelope, and wild flowers. She said the happiest times in her life were at South Baxter. As a young girl, she enjoyed day camping in the willows at the edge of camp, out of sight of others. She began her education at a country school in the gas camp. Marjene gave her mother a "piggy" shaped cutting board; she sawed from a bench support taken from the school. When the camp school was closed, she stayed with her maternal grandmother, Margaret (Hetzler) Hull, to continue her education. In high school, her friend Sheila (Ryan) Hayes reports Marjene enjoyed acting in various plays. Marjene also worked at the theater as an usher; the attraction was the candy. She and her friend, Zoanne (Flor) Henderson once rode horses 20 miles to South Baxter from Rock Springs, an adventure both liked to recall. Marjene was a member of the First Congregational Church. After high school graduation, Marjene moved to Salt Lake City, UT to attend Westminster College on a partial scholarship. She also worked as a typist at the Mt Fuel Supply Salt Lake office. She had taken shorthand and was an accurate rapid typist. Westminster College offered education to Protestants living in Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. The College is now the only private, non-denominational, comprehensive liberal arts college in Utah and one of the very few in the Intermountain West. Marjene lived at the YWCA and was lonely. In Salt Lake she met Charles Billie Turner. He was stationed at Dugway Proving Grounds. They were married by a Justice of the Peace in Elko, NV January 1, 1954 and moved to Fernandina Beach, FL after his discharge from the army. She obtained work in a law office as a typist and legal assistant. They had two children, Charla Jean Turner and Charles B. Turner Jr. She and Charles Sr. divorced and Marjene returned to Rock Springs with the assistance of her parents. Marjene had the desire for more education so she left her children with her parents in Rock Springs, and moved to Laramie, WY to enroll at the University. She found a place to live with a lady in exchange for shopping, cooking, and cleaning. At the University, she joined a group of woman raising children alone and a group of young faculty and graduate students called the Wy-Outers where she met Gilbert (Gil) Simmons. In her Nash Rambler, Marjene drove to Rock Springs on weekends to see her children. August 20, 1966 Marjene and Gil married at the Congregational Church in Rock Springs, WY. They found a small house in Laramie, WY to rent and brought Marjene's children, Charla Jean and Charles to live with them as they continued their education. They moved when Gil found full time employment in Pullman, WA at Washington State University. Marjene found employment in Pullman, first as the secretary to the Chairman of Veterinary Medicine and then as a secretary to the Dean of the Graduate School. She continued her education taking classes every semester to finish both a BA, (Major in English, Minors in History and Music) and MA in Fine Arts. As the result of an economic downturn in the economy, Gil was laid off, but then finished a MS in Horticulture on which he had been working. He accepted a position to start an Environmental Horticulture program at the new Walla Walla Community College campus in Walla Walla, WA. Marjene taught English part time in Maximum Security at the Penitentiary and classes for women. As Gil or Marjene found employment; they moved. Marjene gave up trying to find an academic career and joined Pitney Bowes in Yakima, WA in sales for whom she worked 17 years. She was promoted and transferred sequentially to Kennewick, WA, Fresno, CA, Portland, OR and back to Fresno, CA. Sometimes Gil and Marjene worked apart, commuting to see each other. Gil worked in Walla Walla, WA, Milton Freewater, OR, Kennewick WA, Saudi Arabia, Prosser, WA, Fresno, CA and later in Yakima, WA. They disliked these separations, vowing not to be separated again, moved to Salem, OR December 2004 to retire. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 2012 DOLORES “DEE” CERVANTES WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah--Memorial services for Dolores "Dee" Cervantes were conducted Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A rosary was recited Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Ms. Cervantes, 72, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in West Valley City, Utah. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and Mesquite, Nev. She was born June 3, 1940, in Raton, N.M. She was a volunteer with Holy Spirit Catholic Community Loaves and Fishes Kitchen and a benefactor of various other organizations. She is survived by her children, John Jr. of Mesquite, Frank of Rock Springs, Mary Ann of Salt Lake City, Mike of Hollister, Calif., Jeannie of Rock Springs and Chris of Denver; sisters, Maria of Evanston and Patricia of Rock Springs; grandchildren, John, Jason and Angie, all of Minnesota, Mikey, David, Jeff, Jake and Jensen, all of Rock Springs, and Tim of California; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose; mother, Ninfa; and husband, John. --- Green River Star, Nov 14, 2012 Kyle Ray Dollar Kyle Ray Dollar, 21, of Rock Springs passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. He had been a life long resident of Rock Springs. He was born on Jan. 26, 1991 in Rock Springs, the son of Rodney R. Dollar and Heather Postlethwait Dollar. Dollar attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 2009 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He was currently employed at the Jim Bridger Power Plant as a lab trainee. His interests included hanging out with his friends and family, long boarding, sledding and tubing. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include his parents Rod and Heather Dollar of Rock Springs; one brother Rodney Dollar of Rock Springs; one sister Shelly Dollar of Laramie; paternal grandfather Rod Dollar of Lincoln City, Ore.; paternal grandmother Judy Shapiro of Vancouver, Washington; maternal grandparents Richard and Barbara Postlethwait of New Plymouth, Idaho; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Ira Shapiro. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, at the L.D.S. Stake Center, 2055 Edgar Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs and on Friday morning at the L.D.S. Stake Center one hour prior to services. --- Valley Mortuary, Nov 18, 2012 Joseph (Joe) Tomich Joseph (Joe) Tomich at the age of 97 died Saturday, November 17, 2012. He has been a resident of Jackson Hole since 1950, He was preceded in death by his loving wife Laura and son Joey Tomich and all of his 12 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter Carolyn (Bill) Douglas, grandsons Louis (Ann-Young) Apsey; Curtis (Teressa) Apsey, 2 granddaughters Sofia and Madison Apsey and many nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 2012 CARL EDWARD MAYBERRY A memorial service for Carl Edward Mayberry was conducted Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Pastor Michael Longfellow of the Rock Springs Christian Church conducted the services. Military graveside services and inurnment were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Mr. Mayberry, 76, of Rock Springs, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime Rock Springs resident, he died following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 4, 1935, in Mead, Okla., the son of Roy Mayberry and Lena Ash. He attended schools in Oklahoma. He married Eileen Marie Beauchamp on Dec. 9, 1970, in Golden, Colo. Mr. Mayberry worked in various mines in the Rock Springs area and was a law enforcement officer in Carlsbad, N.M., and Moab, Utah, in the 1960s. He served in the U.S. Army from August 1957 to November 1961 during the Korean War. His interests included listening to music, spending time with family and friends and his cat Smokey. Survivors include his wife, Eileen Mayberry of Rock Springs; two sons, Ed Mayberry of Casper and Collin Mayberry McIntyre of Rock Springs; six daughters, Billie Stogner and husband Lerell of Bogalusa, La., Cindy Grengler and husband Jim of Green River, Cathy Maxfield and husband Johnny of Lyman, Crystal Mayberry and companion Bill Zanetti of Casper, Corinna Rogers and husband Wayne Sr., of Rock Springs and Melinda Mayberry of Moab; brother, Weldon Mayberry and wife Suzanne of Moab; 30 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Lena Mayberry; two daughters, Connie Anderson and Debra Healy; grandson, John Kiernan; and three great-grandsons, Justice Wogan and Brady and Brock Bennett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 2012 LYDIA JANE FACKRELL Funeral services for Lydia Jane Fackrell were conducted Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at the Green River LDS Fifth and Seventh Ward Chapel in Green River. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Fackrell, 68, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at the Life Care Center in Cheyenne. She was born May 24, 1944, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Ray R. Wright and Nellie May Wint Wright. She attended schools in Lyman and graduated from Lyman High School with the class of 1962. She married Darryl C. Fackrell on Dec. 11, 1965, in Lyman. She worked for Little America for 25 years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was also a member of the Eagles Women's Auxiliary. Her interests included her children, sports, the Colorado Rockies, Wyoming Cowboys, Utah Jazz, watching soap operas and sending greeting cards for birthdays, holidays and other events. Survivors include her son, Darryl Ray Fackrell of Highland Ranch, Colo.; daughter, Barbara J. Smith of Cheyenne; brother, Lenard G. Wright of North Salt Lake, Utah; sister, Thana E. Harding of Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Randi, Ryel, Randon and; Reese Smith and Mickayla Fackrell; and great-grandchild, Bryer Miller. She was preceded in death by her former husband and her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 2012 AURELIO A. MEDINA A mass of Christian burial for Aurelio A. Medina was celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Cremation has taken place. A vigil service with rosary was recited Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at the church. Graveside services and inurnment were in the Riverview Cemetery Columbarium. Mr. Medina, 72, of Green River, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A longtime Green River resident, he had been in ill health for the past year. He was born Aug. 18, 1940, in Llano, N.M., the son of Alfred and Epifania Medina. He attended schools in Green River and was a 1959 graduate of Green River High School. He married Jennie Vigil on July 9, 1960, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Mr. Medina worked at General Chemical for 34 years and retired as a heavy equipment operator in 2002. His interests included spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and doing cryptograms. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 2350. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Medina of Green River; mother, Epifania Medina of Vadito, N.M.; son, Jerry Medina and wife Jessica of Salt Lake City; four daughters, Glory Enloe and husband Craig of Green River, Lorranie Medina and husband Steve Colson of Craig, Colo., and Loretta Andrews and husband Dale and Susie Medina, all of Green River; two brothers, Fidel Medina and Obed Medina and wife, Rosie all of Vadito; three sisters Alice Arguello and husband Joe of Livermore, Calif., Nellie Vargas and Edna Abeyta, both of Vadito; six grandchildren, Jessica Mitchell, Victoria Hemphill, Nicholas Andrews, Christopher Andrews, Matthew Medina and Derek Medina; six great-grandchildren, Kamen Mitchell, Karlie Mitchell, Anthony Mitchell, Jackson Mitchell, Noah Hemphill and Drew Hemphill; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, George Medina; and a granddaughter, Erica Andrews. --- Green River Star, Nov 28, 2012 Linda Lee Burdick Linda Lee Burdick, 61, of Green River passed away on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. She had been a life long resident of Green River. She was born on Nov. 16, 1951, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Clarence Seth Bower and Hannah Marie Warby. Burdick attended school in Green River, and was a Lincoln High School graduate with the class of 1970. She married James F. Burdick in Green River on May 19, 1993. Burdick worked as retail spec clerk for the United States Postal Service for 14 years. She also worked as a waitress and was the co-owner of Harts and Flowers Embroidery. Her interests included spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved her dogs and cat, taking walks in the park, gardening, flowers and nature. She also enjoyed her weekly lunch dates with her best friend, Karen Sue. Survivors include her husband, James F. Burdick of Rock Springs; three daughters, Jackie Liesenfeld (Byrd), Jo Lynn Curry and husband Brian Hobbs, and Jennifer Lee Curry, all of Green River; two step-daughters, Pamela Shearing and husband Ragan of Frederick, Colo. and Shawnee Burdick of Rock Springs; one brother, Eddie Harsha and wife DeAnn of Green River; eight grandchildren, James Byrd, Clarence Keith Curry, Stephen Curry, Chris Byrd, Brendon Hobbs and Felicia Liesenfeld all of Green River; and Kaytlynn Shearing and Amylia Shearing both of Frederick, Colo.; two great-grandchildren, Kaden Hill and Aaliyah Byrd; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Green River Star, Dec 5, 2012 Dep T. Leo Dep T. Leo, 90 of Green River passed away Nov. 29, 2012. He was a resident of Green River for the past 11 years and former resident of Rock Springs and Laramie. Leo was born July 19, 1922, in Taishan County, Guangdong Province, China, the son of Leo K. Fon and Kim Ngor Moy Leo. He attended schools in China and married the former Kim Lin Dong in Taishan County, Guangdong Province, China on Dec. 17, 1946. Leo was the President and Owner of the China Gardens Restaurant, Inc. in Green River. He was a former co-owner and operator of the Sands Cafe in Rock Springs. His interests include spending time with his family, friends and traveling. Survivors include two sons: Edmund Leo and wife Aranka of Cherry Hills, Colo., and Mark Leo and wife Sui of Green River; two daughters Nancy Bach and husband Douglas of Highlands Ranch, Colo. and Leslie Leo also of Highlands Ranch, Colo., one sister Wei Lin Moy of San Francisco, seven grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kim Lin Leo and one granddaughter, Stephanie Nan-Ying Leo. Funeral services were conducted today at 11 a.m. at the Sweetwater County Events Complex. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Dec 5, 2012 Earl D. Gunderson Earl D. Gunderson, 85, of Rock Springs, passed away Dec. 3, 2012, at his home. He was a resident of Rock Springs, and former long time resident of East Carbon, Utah. He was born on May 23, 1927, in Molen, Utah, the son of the late Charles G. Gunderson and Marcella McDonald Gunderson. Gunderson attended schools in Huntington in Emery County and the Carbon High School in Price, Utah. He married Karla J. Woodruff June 23, 1949, at the Salt Lake L.D.S Temple in Salt Lake City. They were married 63 years. Gunderson was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. He was employed as a machinist for United States Steel in Horse Canyon for 45 years. He also worked as a deputy sheriff in Dragerton, Utah, and was a member of the school board, planning and zoning commission and search and rescue. Gunderson was instrumental in building the Viking Park in East Carbon, Utah, and organized the Mining Museum there. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a Bishop for 10 years and had held the Wellington Stake Presidency. Gunderson spearheaded the development of the Wellington Stake Barbecue held every year. He and his wife had also served three L.D.S. Missions. For his entire life he sang for weddings, funerals, church gatherings, reunions and for family and friends. His interests included his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid Utah Jazz and BYU Cougars fan. He spent much time fishing, hunting and camping in the Boulder and Diamond Mountains and at the Matt Warner Reservoir. He also liked to weld. Survivors include his wife Karla Gunderson of Rock Springs; four sons: Randy Gunderson and wife Roslyn of West Jordan, Utah, Clay Gunderson and wife Pamela of Green River, Page Gunderson of Rock Springs, and Drake Gunderson and wife Heather of Green River; two daughters Jacquie Lynn Gunders and Traci E.M. Wakefield both of Grand Junction, Colo.; one sister Belle Finley of Montana; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Jack and Charles; four sisters Helen, Dora, Velora and Veloye. Memorial Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wellington Stake Center in Wellington, Utah. Friends may call Monday at 11:45 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Military honors and interment will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Veteran’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 2012 MARJORIE “MARGE” HOMAN PINEDALE - Memorial services for Marjorie “Marge" Homan were conducted Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Homan, 95, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. She was the oldest pioneer of Eden Valley. She was born Jan. 3, 1917, on the family farm. She had several jobs and worked as postmaster in Farson. Her interests included visiting her family and friends and going to the mountains where she and her first husband helped run a sawmill camp. Survivors include her children, Gary Pennock and wife Juanita Bertoncelj Pennock and Virginia Skorcz and husband Don; sister, Melva Smith; four grandsons, Robert Taylor and wife Joni Pennock, Brian, Wade and Kevin Skorcz, great-grandchildren, Shelby and Tegan Pennock, Tiffani, Kaycee and Ashley Skorcz; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Clara Fiscus; husbands, Woodrowe Taylor Pennock and Jacob Homan; two sisters, Veulah in infancy and Thelma Stout; brothers, Wayne, Vern, George, Sheldon, and Lloyd Fiscus; daughter-in-law, Susan Pennock; and grandson, Rich Pennock. --- Fox Funeral Home, Dec 12, 2012 Leo Steve Miloff Leo Steve Miloff, 81, of Rock Springs died Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. He was born December 9, 1931 in Longmont, Colorado, the son of Steve Miloff and Elsie Sallas Miloff. He attended schools and graduated from high school in Longmont. He was a member of the Catholic Church. His interests were fishing and ham radio operating. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. Graveside service and inurnment will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Father Glenn Szczechowski will officiate. --- Green River Star, Dec 12, 2012 Bradley P. Musich Bradley P. Musich, 25, of Rock Springs, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had been a life long resident of Rock Springs. He was born July 27, 1987, in Rock Springs, the son of Peter A. Musich and Patricia A. Folks. Musich attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 2006 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He also graduated from Western Wyoming Community College with an associates degree in applied sciences. He was employed as an equipment operator for T Force Energy and had worked there for two years. His interests included hunting, fishing, snow-machining, four-wheeling and motorcycling. He was an avid Wyoming Cowboys fan and played baseball. He loved spending time with his family, especially his fiancee Tiffany Harris and her daughter P.J. Survivors include his parents Pete and Trisha Musich of Rock Springs; his fiance Tiffany Harris and her daughter P.J. Tomison both of Rock Springs; two brothers Brandon Paul Musich and girlfriend Cindy Hrabac of Huntington Beach, Calif., Brian Peter Musich and fiance’ Darcy Ellis of Grand Junction, Colo.; maternal grandmother Catherine Musich of Rock Springs; aunts and uncles Terrie Layos and husband Greg of Rock Springs, Marilyn Pajkuric and husband Bob of Seal Beach, Calif.; and Joann Prosser and husband Art of Morro Bay, Calif.; his fiance’s parents Chris and Bobbie Harris of Reliance; fiance’s sisters Megan and Sara Gilbert and fiance’s brother Guy Harris; cousins Kristen Brown and husband Mike and their son Kyle of Highlands Ranch, Colo. and Michael Layos of Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Peter Musich and maternal grandparents Leonard and Lucille Folks; one uncle Jimmy Folks. Following cremation, a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Bradley P. Musich respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, Wy, 82901. --- Green River Star, Dec 12, 2012 Wanda Jewel Hopkins Wanda Jewel Hopkins, 83, passed away Dec. 2, 2012, a her home in Mesquite, Nev. She was born April 21, 1929, to Gilbert and Bessie Robinson in Springfield, Ill. She married Herbert ‘Hoppy' Hopkins March 1, 1946, in East Carbon, Utah. They had four children and lived in Huntington Beach, Calif., where they raised their family. Hopkins was a property manager for 20 plus years until the family moved to Green River in 1976. She went to work for FMC as a custodian and stayed for five years before taking early retirement to be the best mom and grandma for her family and friends. Many who loved her and will miss her. She and her husband moved to Mesquite, Nev., and began working as property managers at The Brickyard Plaza. She worked there until her health forced her to retire in June of this year. She loved her job and worked 32 years for the same company. She is survived by her husband of 63 years; son, Lane and wife Marcia Hopkins of Phoenix; daughter, Jana and husband Randy Fox of Green River; sisters, Norma Boyer, Mary Lacy and Bette Willhite; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons, David and Dee, sister, Margaret Zorn and brothers, Joey, Jerry, Bill and Kenneth. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 2012 DAVID LEE GREGORY A memorial service for David Lee Gregory was conducted Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Green River. Interment took place at the Green River Municipal Cemetery following the services. Mr. Gregory, 68, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at his home in Green River. He was born June 23, 1944, in Grand Forks, N.D., to David Gregory and Patricia (Tisdale) Gregory. He attended Glasgow High School in Glasgow, Mont., and graduated with a degree in geology from University of Montana. He was a member of the U.S. Army, 1st Aviation Battalion and served two tours in Vietnam from 1965-66 and 1970-71 as a UH-1 helicopter crew chief. He married Margaret (Reimer) Gregory on Nov. 25, 1967. He lived in Green River for more than 34 years and worked in Green River and Rock Springs until retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2321, Sweetwater Amateur Radio Club, ARRL, OMSS and SKCC. He contributed to the VFW leadership and worked through the ARRL to connect military personnel with their families. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Margaret R. Gregory of Green River; sons, David C. Gregory and wife Jenny of Middleburg, Fla., and Michael D. Gregory and wife Becky of Pinedale; mother, Patricia E. Gregory of Billings, Mont.; sister, Patricia A. Gregory of Portland, Ore; brothers, John R. Gregory of Billings, Mont., and James T. Gregory of Greensboro, N.C., and six grandchildren, Nicholas J. Gregory, Nathan M. Gregory, Haley L. Gregory, Jacob A Gregory, Carson D. Gregory and Allison C. Gregory. He was preceded in death by his father, David Gregory; sister, Mary M. Gregory; and brother, Thomas G. Gregory. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 2012 MARYLEE JACKSON Memorial services for Marylee Jackson were conducted Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Green River, Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Jackson, 71, of Green River, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A Green River resident since April 1985 and former resident of Denver, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 7, 1941 in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., the daughter of William H. and Rosalea Bischell Ford. She attended schools in Greybull. She married Charles Jackson in Denver in June 1972. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2006. Mrs. Jackson worked at the Denver Police Department for eight years as a police dispatcher. Her interests included spending time with her family, flying, riding wave runners, four-wheelers and dune buggies. She was a bowler and a member of the Wyoming Bowling Hall of Fame after she bowled a perfect game of 300 points on Jan. 7, 1999. She also had bowled a 299. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, William Douglas Jackson and fiancé Emily of Santa Maria, Calif., daughter, Mischell “Renae" Vest and husband Randall of Green River; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 2012 LOUISE RUSHMORE WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. - Louise Rushmore, 91, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. She lived in Woodland Hills. Calif., for the past five years and was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. She was born Dec. 27, 1920, to Lenna and Louis Antonio. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, PEO Chapter L, American Legion Women's Auxiliary and Sunset Homemakers. She owned Rushmore Furniture with her husband until his death. She was an active member of the Rock Springs community. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Sather of Woodland Hills and Nina Dodson of Carlsbad, Calif.; son-in-law, Bruce Sather; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, LM Bud Rushmore; parents, Lenna and Louis Antonio; sister, Marie Williams; and brother, Pete Mattioda. A memorial service will be conducted in the spring in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Dec 26, 2012 Bobby L. Covington Bobby L. Covington, 50, of Rock Springs, passed away Dec. 20, 2012. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Covington passed away suddenly. He was born in Corsicana, Texas, the son of Johnny Ray Covington and Ruth Irene Lowell. Covington attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School with the Class of 1981. He served in the United States Army. Covington married Deborah Alice Bingham in Rock Springs March 23, 1991. He worked for Halliburton as a plant operator for 20 years. His interests included fishing, camping, hunting, attending Rendezvous and Mountain Man gatherings, and loved spending time with his children and his pets. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Covington of Rock Springs; parents, Ruth McFarland of Green River, and Johnny Covington and wife Janet of Barry, Texas; two sons, Robert Pilkington of Rock Springs, and Michael Pilkington of Rock Springs; two daughters, April Johansen and husband Ted of Green River, and Amanda Pilkington of Rock Springs; one brother, Charles Covington of Barry, Texas; one sister, Ladale Brinton and husband David of Lyman; three grandchildren, Jorden Johansen, Anna Johansen and Alexus Johansen and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his dogs, Charlotte and Clover. --- Green River Star, Dec 27, 2012 Lucie Geneva Deru Lucie Geneva Deru, 69, of Rock Springs passed away Dec. 17, 2012, at her daughter’s house in New Castle, Colo. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Deru passed away following a brief illness. She was born on Jan. 9, 1943, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Felix John Chabre, Sr. and Veronica Phoebe Gunyan. Deru attended schools in Rock Springs. She was a devoted homemaker. She married Allen Patrick Hafner in Rock Springs Nov. 7, 1959. She later married John Deru on Jan. 5, 2004, and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2009. Deru was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included working in her yard, crocheting, embroidering, fishing, walking, reading, traveling to Yellowstone Park and loved spending time with her family. She also volunteered at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen in Rock Springs. Survivors include one son Allen Mark Hafner and wife Rosa of Green River; two daughter’s Veronica Ann Wiggins and husband Brian of Twin Falls, Idaho, Holly Beth Cook and husband Trent of Newcastle, Colo.; one step-daughter Cathy Knott of Sandy, Utah; three brothers Felix Chabre and wife Jean of Manila, Utah, Ben Chabre and wife Donna of Rock Springs, and Virgil Chabre and wife Juanita of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister Maryann Kendall and husband Dennis of Rock Springs, Wyoming; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and several aunts and uncles. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Father Glen Szczechowski will officiate. A vigil service with Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, 802 Thompson Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until time of Rosary and on Tuesday until time of services. The family of Lucie Geneva Deru respectfully request that donations be made in her memory to Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, Wyoming, 82901. Pallbearers are Felix Chabre, Ben Chabre, Virgil Chabre, Jarrett Cook, Dustin Clay and Tanner Cook. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 2012 HASSEL RAY WILLIAMS Funeral services for Hassel Ray Williams were conducted Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at the Monroe Baptist Church, Green River, Pastor Bill Morris conducted the services. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Williams, 77, of Green River, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at his home. A longtime Green River resident, he died following an 18-month battle with cancer. He was born June 7, 1935, in Lacey, Ky., the son of William Williams and Cassie Wheeler. He attended school in Lucasville, Ohio, and graduated from Scioto Rural High School with the class of 1953. He married Kathryn Irene Harris on July 8, 1958, in Piketon, Ohio. She preceded him in death on July 30, 2008. He worked for Solvay as an auditor for 20 years until his retirement in September 2001. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, four-wheel riding, playing Rummikub, league bowling, being a member of Trout Unlimited, watching wildlife in his yard, working as a handyman, sitting on the porch of friends, looking for the needles in Country Magazine with another friend and getting in his truck and taking rides. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy S. Santillanes of Rock Springs and JoAnn Evertsen of Spring Creek, Nev., son, Steven R. Williams of Green River; five brothers, Dallas, Earl, Harold, Roy and Troy Williams; two sisters, Opal Keys and June Evans, and seven grandchildren, Barak Evertsen of Minneapolis, Libby Evertsen of Pocatello, Idaho, Sarah Evertsen of Rock Springs, Marcial Evertsen of Eureka, Nev., and Jessica, Joshua and Ashley Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene Williams; and son, Duane Harold Williams. ---