Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 1987 AGNES HARRIGAN Private graveside services and interment for Agnes M. Harrigan were conducted Friday, Jan. 2, at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. Ben Smith of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Mrs. Harrigan, 78, of 320 Mansface Street, Green River, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she has been a patient since Dec. 28. A resident of Green River since 1934, Mrs. Harrigan died following a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 4, 1908, the daughter of the late Dan and Eva Black. She attended schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and was a graduate of high school there. Mrs. Harrigan married Luke S. Harrigan in Wahoo, Neb. on June 30, 1933 and he preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Harrigan was a member of the Union Congregational Church. Survivors include one son, James Harrigan of San Diego, Calif., and one daughter, Helen Cogburn of Cody, and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 1987 ROBERT HOWER Funeral services for Robert Hower were conducted Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The pallbearers were Jack Hower, James Hower, Albert Battisti, Isaac M. Brooks Jr., Robert Drazovich and John Armstrong. Hower, 73, of 1001 West Kanbert Street, LaHabra, Calif., died at 1:03 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at the LaHabra Hospital where he had been a patient since Dec. 18. A resident of LaHabra since 1964 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Hower had been in ill health the past one and a half years. He was born in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 17, 1913, the son of George and Elizabeth Bartram Hower. He attended school sin Rock Springs and married the former Sylvia Drazovich in Rock Springs in 1935. Hower was a retired dock supervisor for IBM Trucking Company. He also was the former owner and operator of the Husky Service Station in Green River and worked in the coal mines in the Sweetwater County area for many years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of LaHabra; his mother, Elizabeth Hower of Rock Springs; three brothers, George Hower and Jimmy Hower, both of Rock Springs and Jack Hower of Newport News, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Isaac (Pat) Brooks and Mrs. Kathy McGovern, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Hower was preceded in death by his father; one sister, Thelma Atwood and two nephews, Richard Goatcher and George Battisti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 1987 WALTER GROSS Funeral services for Walter Martin Gross were conducted Monday, Dec. 29, at the Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. John Johansen officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The pallbearers were Dennis Pineda, Felix Pineda, Dwayne Smith, Gary Reiter, Richard Reiter and Clifford Renz. Honorary pallbearers were Kenneth Reiter, Kenneth Stephens, Herbert Meyers and Howard Williams. Gross, 70, of 1744 Main St., Reliance, died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Gross died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 10, 1916 in Rabbit Lake, Minn., the son of the late August and Freida Eschenbacher Gross. He attended school in Minnesota. He married the former Donna M. Thomas in Crosby, Minn., on August 31, 1946. The couple moved to Rock Springs where they made their home before moving to Reliance 28 years ago. Gross was a retired miner, having worked for the FMC Corporation. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition to his wife, Donna, Gross is survived by three sons, Gary of Rock Springs, Dennis of Reliance and James of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lois) Taylor of Crosby, Diane Erickson of Norwalk, Calif., Mrs. Ernest (Judy) Irby of San Diego and Jane Siler of Rock Springs; one brother, Harold Gross of Aitkin, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Fred (Margaret) Knupple of Deerwood, Minn.; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Gross was preceded in death by one brother, August Gross. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 1987 VENA COOK Funeral services for Vena May Moore Swett Cook were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 31 in the Green River LDS Stake Center. Bishop Glenn Parry of the Green River LDS Second Ward conducted. Burial was in the Manila Cemetery in Manila. Mrs. Cook, 68, of Green River died Dec. 28 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 4, 1918 in Vernal, Utah, a daughter of William Daughtery and Sylvia Jane Nott Moore. She married Almey Thomas Swett on November 1, 1938 in Vernal, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died April 5, 1969. She married Edwin “Ted” Cook Aug. 26, 1978 in the Ogden LDS Temple in Ogden. She spent her early years and was educated in Vernal, Utah. She lived in Greedale, Utah, for five yars and in Manila, Utah, until 1968, when she moved to Green River, where she has since resided. She was an active member of the LDS Church, having served in the Primary, Sunday School and Relief Society organizations. She is survived by her husband of Green River; two sons, Otto Swett, Corinne, Utah and Bill Swett, Lyman; five daughters, Mrs. Gene (Betty) Ogden, Sunset, Utah, Mrs. Shirl (Nihla) Lake, Sandy, Utah, Mrs. Bill (Julie) Lewis, Green River, Mrs. Ron (Jan) Kent of Cody and Mrs. Roy (Letta) Schultz, Green River; four brothers, Bernard Moore, Clifford Moore, Lynn Moore, all of Randlett, Utah, and Earl Moore of Vernal; three sisters, Mrs. Orville (Lorna) Gillen and Mrs. Verda Burgstrom, both of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Ralph (Wanda) Kettle, Randlett; 26 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three stepsons and two stepdaughters, Walter Cook, Riverton, Utah, Edwin Cook and Larry Cook, both of Kemmerer, Mrs. Bill (Carol) LaMare, Bridgeport, Wash., and Karen Cook, Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 1987 FRANK LISKA Funeral services for Frank Anton Liska Sr. were conducted Monday, Dec. 29, at the LDS Church at 3306 White Mountain Blvd. Bishop Allen Green conducted services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The pallbearers were Martin Liska, George Liska, Jason Liska, Neil Christiansen, David Zelenka and Joe Martinez. Liska, 69, of 682 Ahsay Ave., Rock Springs, died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 23. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Liska died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Rock Springs July 9, 1917, the son of the late George and Emma Dugas Liska. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1937. He married the former Eleanor Spence in Rock Springs on Aug. 30, 1941. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. Liska was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a retired custodian at the Washington Elementary School and a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Frank A. and Bobbi Liska Jr. of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Johnne and Dr. Grant Christensen of Rock Springs; one brother, Edward Liska of Rock Springs; his father-in-law, James P. Zelenka of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Jason and Stephanie Liska, Neil, Amanda and Emily Christensen, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 1987 CATHERINE MUSICH A mass of Christian burial for Catherine Musich was conducted Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Alphonsus Catholic Church in Dearborn, Mich. Mrs. Musich, 78, died Dec. 5 in Dearborn. She was born in Yugoslavia March 26, 1908 and lived at 632 Fifth Avenue West in Blairtown as a child. She married Joe Thomas Cunningham in Rock Springs. They had a daughter, Patricia. Cunningham died shortly thereafter. She later left for Dearborn and married Mike Musich who preceded her in death in 1964. They had a son, Michael, who died at age 37. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia and son-in-law, John Adamic; granddaughters, Kathleen and Sherry Emerson; grandson, Marc Emerson; great-grandson, Brian Michael; great-nephews, Brandon and Brian Musich; her nephew, Peter Musich; her sister-in-law, Catherine Musich; two nieces, Mrs. Art (Joan) Prossey and Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Pajkuric, both of Los Angeles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary Musich; her brothers, Peter and Louis, who lived in Rock Springs; a sister, Annie, in Yugoslavia; six other brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 1987 ALLEN HENSALA Funeral services for Allen Elmer Hensala were conducted Monday, Dec. 29, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Cremation followed the services. A memorial service was conducted Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the France Memorial Presbyterian Church at Rawlins. The Rev. Thomas Pickles officiated. The honorary pallbearers were Herb Isakson, Rawlins; Jack Stipe, Sinclair; Mike Rogers, Sinclair; and Elmer Yaryzinski, Sinclair. Hensala, 71, of 204 North 8th St., Sinclair, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Cheyenne where he had been a patient since Nov. 26. A longtime resident of Sinclair and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Hensala had been in ill health the past several months. He was born in Rock Springs Dec. 27, 1914, the son of the late Charles August and Linda Elizabeth Bergren Hensala. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. Hensala attended the University of Wyoming. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Hensala was a retired payroll clerk having worked for the Sinclair Refinery. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the BPO Elks Lodge of Rawlins, the IOOF Lodge No. 9 of Rock Springs, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 151, VFW Post No. 234 of Rawlins, the Masonic Lodge No. 5 AF and AM at Rawlins, Cowboy Joe Club and the Carbon County Quarterback Club. Hensala was also a former mayor of Sinclair. Survivors include three sons, Ralph Douglas of Cheyenne, Charles Allan and Gregory Francis, both of Laramie; two brothers, Walford of Salt Lake City and Archie of Rock Springs; one sister, Helen Darnell of Sacramento, Calif.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hensala was preceded in death by one brother, Oliver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 1987 HENRY NOTT CASPER—Funeral services for Henry E. “Ernie” Nott were conducted Friday, Jan. 2 at the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home in Green River. Father Charles Taylor of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs officiated. Cremation has taken place. Interment of the cremated remains was Friday, Jan. 2 at the Bluffdale Memorial Cemetery in Utah. Nott, 81, died early Tuesday at the Wyoming Medical Center at Casper following a short illness. He was born June 9, 1905 in Salt Lake City, the son of Henry W. and Zina Nott. He grew up and was educated in Salt Lake City. He graduated from West High School where he was an outstanding athlete, being named all-state in Utah in football. He also set several long-standing track records. Following high school, he went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad at Green River and also played on the Union Pacific semi-pro baseball team. He married Arlyne Carpenter on Aug. 6, 1927 in Provo, Utah. They lived in Green River until 1935 when they moved to Kemmerer. He owned and operated a Conoco services station in Kemmerer until 1942. He then returned to Green River and opened a Conoco station there which he operated until 1960. He then went to work on the Flaming Gorge dam. After its completion, he went to California where he worked on a dam on the American River. He then returned to Green River where he worked for Boles Brothers Construction Company and later was the manager of an auto parts store in Green River until his retirement in 1970. He was preceded in death by his wife on Oct. 13, 1986. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Jackie) Ellis of Casper; a son, Ben Nott of Fremont, Calif.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 1987 BERT WILLIAM MADDEN Funeral services for Bert William Madden were conducted Friday, Jan. 9 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Grover of the Vista Bible Church and Ned Greenhalgh conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Military graveside services ere conducted by the Wyoming National Guard. Madden, 64, of 904 Adams Ave., Rock Springs died at 11:48 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Kemmerer, Madden had been in ill health the past one year. He was born on Feb. 16, 1922, the son of the late Bert and Mary Keywatz Madden. He attended schools in the Kemmerer area and married the former LeRee Greenhalgh in Evanston on Aug. 31, 1957. Madden was an electrician who worked for Pacific Power & Light until ill health force him to retire. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 151, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, the Moose Lodge and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Madden was the past commander and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post No. 2316. Survivors include his wife, LaRee Madden of Rock Springs; four sons, Thomas David Madden and Tracey Lee Madden, both of Rock Springs, Bert Walter Madden of Puyallup, Wash., and Brent J. Madden of Federal Way, Washington; one daughter, Mrs. James (LaNita Ann) Jones of Rock Springs; one aunt, Melba Keywatz of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Madden was preceded in death by one sister. Pallbearers for Bert Madden were Bobby Adams, Steve Campbell, Nay Vesco, Emil Bartolic, John Martin and C. Equibel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 1987 LEVA L. FLOHR BOULDER, Colo.—Funeral services for Leva L. Flohr were conducted Friday, Jan. 2 at the Crist Mortuary Chapel. Mrs. Flohr, 79, died Dec. 30, 1986 at her home in Boulder. She was born Nov. 1, 1907 to John and Mary Ann (McAllister) Dettra in Curtis, Neb. She married Fred Flohr on Jan. 17, 1928 in Scottsbluff, Neb. She lived in Boulder for 23 years and also lived in Rock Springs and Superior. Survivors include her husband of Boulder; three sons, James of Rupert, Idaho, Donald of Albuquerque, N.M. and Dean of Klamath, Ore.; three daughters, Patricia Mason of Boulder, Deanna Hill of Westminster, Colo., and Lola Lee of Dinosaur, Colo.; one brother, Dean Dettra of Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Kaye Zissos of Sun City, Ariz., and Dorothy Zellers of Villa Grove, Ill.; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 1987 JAMES DRAYCOTT Funeral services for James Draycott were conducted Friday, Jan. 9 at the Vase Funeral Home. Bishop Allen Green conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Draycott, 78, of 4090 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, died at 3:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 2. He had been in ill health for the past month. Draycott was born March 10, 1908 at Tibshelf, Derbyshire, England and came to the U.S. in 1920. He was the son of the late James Henry and Mary Ann Peake Draycott and attended school in England and Cumberland. A longtime Rock Springs resident, he formerly lived in Superior. Draycott was married to the former Bessie Ward in Green River on Dec. 20, 1930 and retired as a machine man from the coal mining industry. He was also a rancher and was employed by Sweetwater County with the Road and Bridge Department for many years. His last position was at Bridger Power until his total retirement. Survivors include his wife, Bessie of Rock Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Tom Breeze of Rock Springs and a son and daughter-in-law, James Leo and Margaret Draycott of Rochelle, Texas; two sisters, Olive Martin of Salt Lake City and Hilde Krehbiel of Reedley, Calif.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen, and a brother, Ernest. Draycott was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Pallbearers for James Draycott were Jimmy Draycott Jr., Jason Draycott, Johnny Draycott, Kenny Ward, Mike Jenks and Elzie Eversole. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Nousi, Emil Bartolic, Rondo Lorenzon, Sonny Sikich, Swede Anderson, Carl Samietz, Cliff Robinson and Ozzie Knezovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 1987 ZELDON LEE Funeral services for Zeldon Lee were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. Burial took place in the Morgan Cemetery in Morgan, Utah. Lee, 86, of Green River died Jan. 3 in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs of natural causes. He was born Nov. 19, 1900 in Woodruff, Utah, a son of Henry and Lucy Louisa Dixon Lee. He married Katie Marie Lowe on July 11, 1918 in Morgan, Utah. She died April 6, 1986. He spent his early years in Woodruff and Morgan, Utah and lived in Evanston, Spring Valley and Carter. He lived in the Granger and Green River area since 1949 and worked as a section hand for the Union Pacific Railroad, for the Devil’s Slide Cement Company and in the oil fields near Evanston. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church and the Union Pacific Railroad Oldtimers Club. He is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Bill (Katherine) Tanner of Granger, Mrs. Louis (Veda) Gooderick of Robertson, Mrs. Joe (Beverly) Boan of Lyman, Mrs. Rex (Barbara) Pilkington of Little America and June Shillcox, Mrs. Bert (Shirley) Smith and Mrs. Charles (Susie) Frazier, all of Green River; four sons, Zeldon K. Lee and Jack Lee, both of Granger, Edison Lee of Evanston and Henry Lee, Lyman; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Folger of Ogden, Utah; 41 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two daughters and a son, Amelia Blasi, Orin Lee and Zella Davis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 1987 MIKE KOSTAKIS Funeral services for Mike Kostakis were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was Monday, Jan. 5 at the mortuary. Burial took place in Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Rudy Magagna, Joe Manatos, George Carson, Edward Kiernan, Mike August and Tom Manatos. Kostakis, 90, of 129 J St., Rock Springs, died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, at the Sublette County Retirement Center following a lengthy illness. He was born at Crete, Greece, on Aug. 15, 1896, the son of the late Mike and Mary Kostakis and came to Rock Springs in 1910. He was married to Marie Delores Dempey in Rock Springs on March 22, 1922 and she preceded him in death Feb. 20, 1960. He was married to the former Thearo Pappas on Sept. 1, 1963 at Rock Springs. He was a prominent Rock Springs businessman and owned and operated Mike’s Sporting Goods Store until his retirement June 15, 1980. Kostakis was a member of the Wyoming Retail Businessmen’s Association and a member of the Advisory Board of the Bureau of Land Management. He was one of nine founders of the Sweetwater County Wildlife Association. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club and the Moose Lodge. He was a member of two Greek lodges. Kostakis was a member and one of the eight founders of the Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs in 1927. Survivors include his wife, Thearo of Rock Springs; three sisters who reside in Greece and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and a nephew who he had reared, Ted Sargent. Kostakis’ sporting goods shop started out as a shoe shine shop and grew to handle a full line of sporting goods. Kostakis came alone from Greece to New York at the age of 14. He knew no English and had difficulty finding jobs. He wired a friend in Wyoming and came here to find work. Here his age and lack of English were barriers to his finding employment. In 1910, it took him seven days to go from Rock Springs to Pinedale, where he did ranch work for $5 to $12 a month. After two and one-half years in Pinedale, he decided he would have to go to school to learn English, and so he returned to Rock Springs and entered school. He went to Vernal, Utah, on horseback to work on a ranch there and got into the midst of the cattlemen-sheepmen trouble. Several times he was shot at. After six months he returned to Rock Springs to work in the mines. In 1918, he lost his leg in a mine accident, and while convalescing from this injury he decided to start at the bottom again and go into business for himself. Being unable to do ranch work any longer because of his handicap, and unwilling to depend on others, he established a shoe shine shop. Gradually he enlarged his shop to include sporting goods. In Rock Springs he found a fellow-countryman, Harry Viglis, who gave him substantial assistance. Viglis died in June 1966 at the age of 95. Kostakis cared for him in his last days. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 1987 JAMES REESE HENDERSON, Nev.—Services for James G. Reese of Boulder City, Nevada were Dec. 17, 1986 at Palm Memorial Estates in Henderson, Nev. He died Dec. 13, 1986. He was born in Livingston, Mont., on Dec. 24, 1911. He was employed by the United States Smelting, Mining and Refining Company at Hiawatha, Utah from 1930 to 1950. In 1950, he moved to Kemmerer. He and his wife, Alma, purchased Club Bon Rico on Highway 189 south of Kemmerer, which they operated until 1974. During this time he was also employed by FMC Corporation. He was a past master of Carbon Masonic Lodge No. 16 at Price, Utah, and a member of Lincoln Lodge No. 33, Kemmerer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years; a daughter, Valene Tucker of Issaquah, Wash.; two sons, James of Rock Springs and Galen of Houston, Texas; his mother; two sisters and three brothers; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 1987 PETER VASE Funeral services for Peter Vase were conducted Monday, Jan. 12 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiated. Prayer services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 11 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were Ed Mehle, Don Anselmi, John Anselmi, Bill Anselmi, Paul Anselmi, Mungo Brown, Lawrence Pivic and Jack Mitchelson. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Manatos, Mike Gaviotis, Joe Gaviotis, John Fornengo, George Varras, Mike Petrovich, Jim Overy, Larry Schultz, Lester (Curley) Curtis, Joe (Baker) Jelaco, Ernie Dunn, Marion Temperini, Alfred (Fritz) Boschetto and Louis Zurlo. Vase, 59, 1941 Opal Street, Rock Springs, died early Wednesday morning, January 7, at his home following a sudden illness. He was born in Superior on Nov. 23, 1927, the son of the late John and Sophie Sefakis Vase. He attended schools in Superior until his family moved to Rock Springs in 1937. He graduated from the Rock Springs High School in 1945, and entered the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following discharge from the Navy he entered the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science graduating in 1947, and married the former Mary Joan Gazaway in Rock Springs on Aug. 24, 1952. A prominent Rock Springs businessman and community leader, Vase was engaged in the mortuary business since 1947. In 1956, he purchased the former Villanova Funeral Home in Rock Springs, which was the successor to the Wildermuth Mortuary and operated the firm since that time as the Vase Funeral Home. At the time of his death, he was owner and operator of the Vase Funeral Home and Vase Emergency Medical Services. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the AHEPA Lodge of Green River, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 151, American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, Wildlife Federation, Airplane Owners and Pilots Association, the American Bonanza Society and SNPJ Lodge 134. He also was a member of the National Funeral Director’s Association, the National Conference of Funeral Examining Boards and the International Order of the Golden Rule. He was active in the work of the Rock Springs Lions Club, American Red Cross, Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery and served as committee chairman, March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, Heart Fund, Boy Scouts organization and Little League baseball and football leagues. Vase served Sweetwater County as coroner from 1959-79. He was a member of the Sweetwater County Democratic Central Committee, serving as chairman from 1971 to 1979, and was a precinct committeeman. He was appointed by Gov. Ed Herschler to the Wyoming State Board of Embalming on March 1, 1976 and was serving as its president. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of First Wyoming Bank of Rock Springs and Green River at the time of his death. He received the Dyna-Med annual award for distinguished service in the field of Emergency Medical Services in 1976 and on Dec. 5, 1986, graduated from the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy Coroner’s Basic Standards course. He had served as a pilot for the Rock Springs Motorized Patrol and was appointed an air deputy by the Wyoming Aeronautics Commission. Vase participated in numerous aerial searches for missing or lost persons in this area. Survivors include his wife, Mary Joan; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael S. and Karla Vase; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Byron Willingham and Kriste and Henry Fleming Jr.; two brothers, Michael J. Vase and Angelo Vase; three grandsons, David C. (D.J.) Jelaca, Peter John Fleming and Jordan Vase, and two granddaughters, Anastasia (Stacie) Willingham and Alexis Vase, all of Rock Springs. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Steve, a sister, Ann, and two sisters in infancy, Mable and Mary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 1987 MARIE CASE A mass of Christian burial for Marie M. Case was conducted Saturday, Jan. 10 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Jan. 9, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Joe (Baker) Jelaco, Steve Koler, Jino Roccabruna, Joseph Toly, Morris Weiss and Franklin Willoughby. Honorary pallbearers were Ross Tucker, Stephen Case, Michael Wendorff, Gerald Case, Michael Case, Philip Case, Robert Case Jr., Douglas Case, John Case Jr. and James Case. Mrs. Case, 82, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 3:39 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1938, Mrs. Case had been in ill health the past two years. She was born in El Moro, Colo., on Feb. 21, 1904, the daughter of the late Angelo and Margarita Pedron Nardin. She attended schools in Colorado and married John Case, who preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1952. Mrs. Case was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Josephine Case of Rock Springs and Robert R. and Ann Case of Boulder, Colo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and Glenn Tucker of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary Dolzaine of Walsenburg, Colo.; 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Case was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 1987 FRED BAKER Funeral services for Fred O. “Ted” Baker were conducted Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Baker, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 6:43 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 11. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Baker had been in ill health the past several years. He was born in Rock Springs April 1, 1898, the son of the late Joseph and Lydia Haywood Baker. He attended schools in Rock Springs. Baker was a retired carman having worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. Baker is survived by one sister, Cora Balkie of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews including Audrey Bacskay, Louise “Boots” Fletcher, George and Naoma Hardin, Lois and Bob Wilde, Dorothy and Bud Wilson, all of Rock Springs. Baker was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Winifred Hardin, Lucy McTee, Mary Wilson, Louise Oliver and Vera Brooks; three brothers, Joseph Baker, Clarence Baker and Walter Baker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 1987 FRANK CHADEY DENVER—Private services for Frank Chadey were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 7. The Very Rev. Roy Figlino officiated. Interment was in the Tower of Memories at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Lakewood, Colo. Chadey, 90, died at the Bear Creek Nursing Home in Morrison, Colo. on Jan. 5, 1987. He was born Nov. 25, 1896 in Austria Hungary in the province of Slovenia to Michael and Mavie Chadey. He married Anna Glogosek in 1916. He had been a resident of Superior, Sweetwater, Kemmerer and Denver. He was a blacksmith, coal miner and mechanic. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Joe Kelsic; his son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Helen Chadey, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 1987 WILLIAM ELLIFRITZ Funeral services for William Ellifritz were conducted Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Evangelist Allen Russell of the Church of Christ conducted services. His body was returned to Lehi, Utah for graveside services and interment on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Ellifritz, 62, of 4065 Springs Driver, Rock Springs, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 23. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years and former resident of Colorado, Ellifritz had been in ill health the past several years. He was born in Vernal, Utah, on May 12, 1925, the son of the late Kurger and Mae Scott Ellifritz. He attended schools in Vernal, Utah and Craig, Colo., and married the former Darlene Hampton in Craig in 1948. She preceded him in death in 1979. Ellifritz was a retired mechanic having worked for Mountain Fuel Supply Company. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include two sons, Lonnie Ellifritz of Modesto, Calif., and James ELlifritz of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Norene Ann) Lubick of Rock Springs, Mrs. Vance (Rita Mae) Gilliam of Manteca, Calif., and Mrs. Tony (Nita Gay) Royer of Indianapolis, Ind.; three brothers, Clive Ellifrtz of Craig, Ray Ellifritz of Rippen, Calif., and Everett Ellifritz of Calif.; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 1987 ANDREW MOTICHKA A mass of Christian burial for Andrew G. Motichka was conducted Friday, Jan. 16, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Charles Taylor officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Gillespie, Mark Gillespie, Tom Gerstenberger, Andy Hall, George Motichka and Robert Tynsky. Motichka, 77, of 414 I Street, Rock Springs, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1961 and former resident of the Bridger Valley, Motichka died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Louisville, Colo. on May 5, 1909, the son of the late Michael and Suzanna Petrun Motichka. He attended schools in Louisville and Frederick, Colo. and Reliance. He married the former Jeanette Joyce in Pine Bluffs on Nov. 25, 1943. Motichka was a retired rancher and member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Motichka of Rock Springs and George Motichka of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Orson (Margaret) Kidman, Mrs. John (Ann) Rodzinak and Mrs. Dallas (Dorothy) Larson, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Motichka was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Tynsky, and one brother, Mike Motichka. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 24, 1987 JACK MCCASLIN Funeral services for Jack Tillman McCaslin were conducted Friday, Jan. 23, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. McCaslin, 75, of Conoco Trailer Park, Point of Rocks, died at about 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Henrietta, Okla., on Nov. 20, 1911. He attended schools in Oklahoma and was a retired pipefitter, having worked for the Bechtel Corporation at the Jim Bridger Power Plant. He was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Union Local 525 of Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include on son, Ronald McCaslin of Logandale, Nev.; one brother, Eli McCaslin of Salome, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 24, 1987 PHYLLIS VOLCIC Funeral services for Phyllis Madeline Volcic were conducted Monday, Jan. 19, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy A. Miller officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The pallbearers were John A. Baker, Edward Baker, Gary Rae, Jack Volsey, William Volcic and John Vidakovich. Mrs. Volcic, 65, of Volcic Mobile Home Park, west of Rock Springs, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. A resident of Rock Springs since 1936, Mrs. Volcic had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Gebo Jan. 23, 1921, the daughter of the late Robert B. and Marie Monger Allen. She attended schools in Gebo and Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1939. She married Frank C. Volcic in Salt Lake City on May 16, 1941. Mrs. Volcic was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 151 Auxiliary of which she was past state honorary mother, the North American Benefit Association and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Frank of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marianne Volcic of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Fornengo of Rock Springs and Mrs. Kent (Ruth) Pulley of Klamath Falls, Ore.; seven grandchildren, Allison Volcic, Bobby Volcic, Amy Volcic, Frankie Volcic and Jeff Volcic, all of Rock Springs and Phillip Volcic of Security, Colo., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Volcic was preceded in death by one daughter, Marie Frances Volcic, who died July 10, 1985; one sister, Indabel Rae and two brothers, Robert and Kenneth Allen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 24, 1987 PAULINE BARTOLIC PHOENIX, Ariz.—Funeral services and interment for Pauline Bartolic were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. Bartolic, 93, of 337 W. Highland Ave., Phoenix, died Jan. 15 in Phoenix following a lengthy illness. She was born in Mercopal, Yugoslavia June 16, 1893, the daughter of the late Gasper and Antonia Baricerac. She came to the United States in 1902. She married the late Mike Bartlic in Red Lodge, Mont. on Nov. 11, 1918. They moved to Rock Springs in 1937 and lived in the area for many years before moving to Phoenix. While living in Rock Springs, she was a member of many clubs and organizations and was an active member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include seven children, Antone, Albert and Dick Bartolic of Newport Beach, Calif., and Emil Bartolic of Rock Springs, Mrs. Bud (Olga) Mabry of Miami, Ariz., Mrs. John (Wilma) Pleich of Globe, Ariz. and Mrs. Fred (Margie) Magagna of Pocatello, Idaho; 35 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 24, 1987 ALBAN JEREB Funeral services for Alban F. Jereb were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Gerald Guida, S.J., of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Jereb, 47, of 1107 South Wisconsin St., Casper, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at his home. A resident of Casper for the past 14 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Jereb had been in ill health the past year. He was born in Rock Springs on Oct. 30, 1939, the son of the late John and Anna Rupar Jereb. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. Jereb was a U.S. Navy veteran and was employed as a truck driver for Energy Distribution Company. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Jereb of Casper; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Tracy) Quire of Brigham City, Utah and Mrs. Joe (Gayle) Arglye of Logan, Utah; six brothers, Antone Jereb of Homedale, Idaho, Albert Jereb of Salt Lake City, Alfred Jereb, Jack Jereb, Joseph F. Jereb and Stanley Jereb, all of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Frances) Smith of Rock Springs, Mrs. Cecilia Young of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Anna Lykes of Royse City, Texas; one sister-in-law, Maxine Jereb of Rock Springs; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jereb was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Vincent and Frank and three sisters, Stephania, Jennie and Mary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 1987 ANTON PIVIK Funeral services for Anton E. Pivik were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Gerald Guida, S. J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the funeral chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Estes Stout, John Zancanella, Dan Zancanella, Walter Pivik, Chuck Koritnik and John Bozner. Honorary pallbearers were Leno Zancanella, Bill Salisbury, Rudy Pivik, Bill Aho, Jim Stark and Antone F. Pivik. Pivik, 72, of 732 4th Avenue West, Rock Springs died at 2:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past 13 days. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, Pivik died following a brief illness. He was born in Quealy on Oct. 12, 1914, the son of the late Frank and Helen Valancic Pivik. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. Pivik graduated from the Lincoln School of Welding. He married the former Lempi Marie Kiviaho in Manila, Utah on Nov. 24, 1934. She preceded him in death in 1978. Pivik was a retired welder having worked for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company and the Stansbury Coal Company. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Dean Pivik and Karl Franklin Pivik, both of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Antionette) Brandt of Rahway, N.J.; two brothers, Frank Pivik and Edward Dolinar, both of Rock Springs; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ingrid and Leno Zancanella of Rock Springs and Bill and Agnes Aho of Pinedale; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Pivik was preceded in death by his stepmother Mary Pivik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 1987 ELIU SANTISTEVAN COSTILLA, N.M.-- Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 21, for Eliu J. Santistevan, 74, of Costilla, N.M., who died Jan. 17. Burial was in the Costilla Cemetery following a 10 a.m. Mass in the Sacred Heart Church in Costilla. Survivors include his son, Geno Santistevan of Los Lunas, N.M., and four daughters, Mrs. Sal (Merlin) Martinez, Mrs. Russell (Lilly) Sapp, Mrs. DeBari (Rosie) Martinez, all of Rawlins, and Mrs. Carl (Mary) Sommers of Wheatland, all formerly of Reliance; four brothers, Abe Santistevan, Elesam Santistevan, Ross Santistevan and Gilbert Santistevan; two sisters, Sara Guiterrez and Fredolina Santistevan and 14 grandchildren. Santistevan was preceded in death by his parents, Victoriano and Caclovia Cordova Santistevan; a brother, Eddie Santistevan; a sister, Eidth Pino and one daughter, Rubynne Santistevan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 1987 JED ORME Memorial services for Jed T. Orme Sr. were conducted Monday, Jan. 26, at the North Chapel of the Chapel of Chimes in Hayward, Calif. Orme of Calistoga, Calif., died Jan. 21. He lived in San Leandro, Calif., since 1946. He moved to Calistoga a year ago. He was born Sept. 11, 1907 in England, the son of Jed and Alice Orme and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1926 and married the former Geneva Duncan in Ogden, Utah on March 30, 1930. He was employed for many years by the Union Pacific Coal Company in the Rock Springs offices. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge No. 9 of Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife, Geneva; son and daughter-in-law, Jed and Robbie Orme of Burlingame, Calif., daughter and son-in-law Jean and George Martinelli of Castro Valley, Calif.; four grandchildren, Justin Orme, Keith, Brian and Lisa Martinelli; brother, Harry Orme of Yuma, Ariz., and many cousins in the Sweetwater County area. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 1987 ANDREA KOURIS SAN LEANDRO, Calif.-- A Trisagion service for Andrea Kouris was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Santos Robinson Mortuary in San Leandro, Calif. Funeral services were conducted at the mortuary Wednesday, Jan. 28, followed by funeral services at the Greek Orthodox Church of Ascension in Oakland, Calif. Burial was at the Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward, Calif. Kouris, 66, former Reliance resident, died Jan. 25 in California. He is survived by his wife, Zara Kouris and daughters, Adrienne Holland of Concord, Calif., and Carrie Spellman of Berkeley, Calif. Other survivors include grandchildren, Athan Bezaitis, Margaret Bezaitis, Andrea Holland, Jeffrey Spellman and Erica Holland. He is also survived by three brothers, Stan of Salt Lake City, Gus of Moline, Ill., and Bill of Rock Springs and one sister, Goldie Karras of Salt Lake City. Other survivors include Kouris' son-in-laws, David Holland and Kevin Spellman. Kouris, who was born in Hanna, was a locksmith for 35 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Orinda, Calif. and belonged to the United Commercial Travelers of America. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 1987 NICK JELACA Funeral services for Nick Jelaca were conducted Monday, Jan. 26, at the St. Olaf's Catholic Church in Bountiful, Utah. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Neil O'Donnell Funeral Home in Salt Lake City. William Mobley officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Salt Lake City. Jelaca, 64, of 26 East 1700 South St., Bountiful, Utah, died Jan. 22 shortly after being admitted to the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful. A resident of Bountiful since 1960 and former long-time resident of Rock Springs, Jelaca died following a brief illness. He was born in Superior on Oct. 12, 1922, the son of the late Joe and Mary Kosovich Jelaca Sr. He attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1941. He married the former Vivian Travis in Rock Springs in 1948. Jelaca attended Casper College and was a retired engineer for the Bureau of Reclamation. He was a member of the Saint Olaf's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Jelaca of Bountiful, Utah; one son, Jim Genetti of Boise, Idaho; two daughters, Marilee Yerkovich of Salt Lake City and Judith Lanford of Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, Joe "Baker" Jelaca of Rock Springs and John Jelaca of Roseburg, Ore.; one sister, Ann Green of Los Angeles; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jelaca was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Tony and Nicholas Jelaca, and one son, Nickie Paul Jelaca, who died on March 18, 1977. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 1987 DONALD POWELL SALT LAKE CITY-- Funeral services for Donald W. Powell were conducted by the Masonic Lodge Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Mountain View Memorial Estates in Salt Lake City. Interment was in the Mountain View estates. Powell, 62, of 7382 S. Eastbourne Drive, Salt Lake City, died at Alta View Hospital on Feb. 1 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Superior on June 21, 1924, the son of Obie and Caroline Powell. He married Betty Smith of Superior in Green River. While in Superior, he was employed by Union Pacific Coal Company and moved to Salt Lake City in 1950. Survivors include his wife, Betty; three daughters, Dawn Thomas of Austin, Nev., Daree Shaffer and Kerry Cass of Idaho Springs, Colo.; two sons, Todd Powell of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ken Powell of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren; his mother and stepfather, Ruel and Caroline Jenkins; two stepsisters, Fern Heap of Salt Lake City and Eula Walker of Rigby, Idaho. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having served in Europe. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. Preceding him in death were his father, Obie Powell and a brother, Kenneth Powell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 1987 ROBERT O'BRIEN YUKON TERRITORY, Canada-- Funeral services for Robert J. O'Brien were conducted Saturday, Jan. 10, in Kehl's Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the Valley Memorial Park in Palmer, Alaska. O'Brien, 64, died of an apparent heart attack Jan. 4 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. He was born Sept. 23, 1922 in Salmon, Idaho and came to Alaska 24 years ago. He worked as a construction mechanic in the early development of Prudhoe Bay and also on Kodiak Island. He lived in Seward after his retirement from Local 302. The O'Briens lived in Rock Springs before moving to Alaska. Survivors include his wife, Beth of Seward, Alaska; a son, Jim of Anchorage, Alaska; two daughters, Jeanne Garrison of Riverside, Calif., and Vicki O'Brien of Arcata, Calif.; two sisters, Trina Hide of Oregon and Annie Dupuis of Montana; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 1987 MARCEL DENIS PALO ALTO, Calif.-- A mass for Marcel Jean Baptiste Denis was said Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Church of the Nativity in Menlo Park, Calif. Interment was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Menlo Park on Dec. 31. Denis of Menlo Park, Calif., died Dec. 29 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto. He was 81. He was a former Rock Springs resident. Born in France, Denis came to this country in 1927. He served in the Navy's 80th Battalion from 1942 to 1945 and was stationed in the Caribbean. He was employed as a meat cutter at the VA hospitals in Palo Alto and Menlo Park and became a gardener after his retirement in 1962. He lived in Menlo Park for more than 50 years. Denis is survived by his wife of 52 years, Emily Denis of Menlo Park; a daughter, Marieanne Cullen of Newark, Calif.; a son-in-law, Joseph Cullen of Newark; three sisters, Louise Marsh of Rossmoor, Marie Eyheremendy and Jeanne Sciabaight, both of France; three grandchildren, Jennifer, David and Denis Cullen of Newark and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Wilfred Bowker of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 1987 AUDREY FIELDS PORTLAND, Ore.-- Funeral services for Audrey (Gilbert) Fields were conducted Monday, Jan. 19, in Portland, Ore. Burial took place in Salmon, Idaho. Mrs. Fields died Jan. 14 in a Portland nursing home. She was born Aug. 10, 1924 in West Unity, Ohio, to H. R. and Lizzie Gilbert. The family moved to Green River five years after she was born. Her father worked for Mountain Fuel Supply Co. In 1942, she married William Haggerty. He died in 1972. She later married Lowell Fields, who died in 1980. She lived most of her married life in central Idaho. She moved to Portland in 1982. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Weller of Portland, Sharon Harris of Julian, Calif., and Diane Figlay of Phoenix; two sons, Pat Haggerty of Las Vegas, Nev., and Ron Haggerty of Clearfield, Utah; one brother, Bud Gilbert of Rock Springs; sisters Fredia Lee and Betty Jean Hulen of Pinedale and Olive Smith of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 1987 JAMES GUY SALT LAKE CITY-- A memorial service for James Richard Guy was conducted Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the St. Francis Xavier Church in Kearns, Utah. Cremation followed the service. Guy, former Rock Springs resident, died at his home Jan. 31. He was born Oct. 5, 1936 in Rock Springs to Marjorie Cook Guy Zaversnik and the late Walter Kenneth Guy. He graduated from the Rock Springs High School in 1954 and married Gloria Mae Ferderber on Jan. 29, 1957 in Anchorage, Alaska while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was ordained a Baptist minister in 1957 and served congregations as an active minister in Price, Murray, Magna, West Jordan and Pleasant Grove. He attended the College of Eastern Utah and received a B.A. in psychology from the University of Utah in 1970. He was also a training supervisor for the State of Utah Department of Highways for 12 years; supervised Green Thumb projects; worked with the handicapped people in Project TURN and taught numerous students at CEU and the University of Utah in later years. He is survived by his wife, Gloria of Salt Lake City; three sons and three daughters, Michael K., Mrs. Brett (Michelle K.) Jensen, Shannon M., and Kathy T., all of Salt Lake City, James W. of New York and Patrick T. of Kearns, Utah; seven grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Lewis (Marjorie) Zaversnik of Rock Springs; two brothers, Donald E. of Ellensburg, Wash., and Daniel W. of Price, Utah. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 1987 GEORGE HOWER Funeral services for George Hower were conducted Monday, Feb. 2, at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 conducted military graveside honors. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Tony Kaumo, John Purdy, Mark Hower, Isaac Brooks, Al Battisti Jr. and Stan Frolic Jr. Hower, 58, of 1109 Lee St., Rock Springs, died at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at his home. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Hower died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio on Feb. 8, 1928, the son of George and Elizabeth Bartram Hower. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a retired station attendant having worked for the Husky Truck Stop. Hower was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of the First Congregational Church, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Hower of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Elizabeth) Canada of Mianer, Okla.; two brothers, Jimmy Hower of Rock Springs and Jack Hower of Newport News, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Isaac (Pat) Brooks and Mrs. Kathy McGovern, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. Hower was preceded in death by his father; one sister, Thelma Atwood; one brother, Robert Hower, who died Dec. 21, 1986 and two nephews, Richard Goatcher and George Battisti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 1987 DOLORES WEIDLER Graveside funeral services and interment for Dolores Weidler were conducted Friday, Feb. 6, at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. Harry Turner of the Church of the Nazarene officiated. Pallbearers were J. Alfred Weidler, Jay Weidler, Benno Weidler and Robert Weidler. Mrs. Weidler, 45, of 1700 Swanson Drive, No. 131, Rock Springs died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs for the past six years and former resident of Three Oaks, Mich., Mrs. Weidler died following a sudden illness. She was born in Three Oaks on Sept. 15, 1941, the daughter of Donald Frederick and Jean Eleanor Standge Palen. She attended schools in Three Oaks and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1959. She married J. Alfred Weidler in Three Oaks on Oct. 15, 1960. Survivors include her husband, J. Alfred Weidler of Rock Springs; her mother, Jean Palen of Three Oaks; three sons, Jay Thomas, Benno and Robert, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Kelly Wiedler of Rock Springs; one brother, Tom Palen of Three Oaks, and one granddaughter, Jenny Leigh Weidler of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 1987 IRENE DEWESTER Graveside funeral services and interment for Irene M. DeWester were conducted Friday, Feb. 6, at the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marvin Tyler, Ken G. Tyler, Ken R. Tyler, Joe DeWester and Robert Johnston. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Miss DeWester, 75, of 821 Massachusetts, died at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. She was born in Chehalis, Wash., on July 24, 1911, the daughter of the late John L. and Mary Milburn DeWester. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She later attended the Wyoming General Hospital Nursing Program and graduated as a registered nurse. She was a career nurse, working both in Rock Springs and Seattle until her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Neighbors of the Woodcraft. Survivors include one brother, Archie J. DeWester of Seattle, two sisters, Mrs. Ben (Martha) Musolf of Rohnert Park, Calif., and Marie Johnston of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Lucille M. DeWester of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Isabel Baxter and one brother, Joseph J. DeWester. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 1987 MABEL JAMES Funeral services for Mabel D. James were conducted Monday, Feb. 9, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Eugene Warren of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Bill James, John James, mark James, Gerald James, Dave James and Earl Edgar. Mrs. James, 83, of 824 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Zion Care Center in Salt Lake City, where she had been a resident since Oct. 3, 1986. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. James had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Rock Springs on March 19, 1903, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Doak. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married William M. James Sr. in Rock Springs on Aug. 15, 1918. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1973. Mrs. James was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Royal Neighbors, V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Neighbors of Woodcraft. Survivors include two sons, Jack James and William James Jr., both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Emil (Agnes) Schmall of Madena, Minn.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. James was preceded in death by one daughter, who died in infancy; one brother, John Doak and one sister, Elizabeth Pitchford. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 1987 MARY ANN PIVIK A mass of Christian burial for Mary Ann Pivik was conducted Saturday, Feb. 7, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Feb. 6, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stanley Dolence, Rudy Dolence, Richard Bennett, Jack Stainbrook, Arthur Paul Pivik and Walter Jo Pivik. Honorary pallbearers were Alfred “Fritz” Boschetto, Faron Boschetto, Gary French, Karl Pivik and Ronnie Pivik. Mrs. Pivik, 74, of 334 ½ I Street, Rock Springs, died at 11:53 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at the Saint Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. A resident of Rock Springs since 1947, Mrs. Pivik had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Superior on May 3, 1912, the daughter of the late Hugh and Marion McLeod McLean. She attended schools in Superior and married Rudy W. Pivik in Rock Springs on Nov. 26, 1949. Mrs. Pivik was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include her husband, Rudy Pivik of Rock Springs; one stepson, Dr. Terry Pivik of Ottawa, Canada; three daughters, Mrs. Don (Shannon) Hunter of Rock Springs, Nancy Milliken of Lander and Mrs. Richard (Vicky) Hansen of Riverdale, Utah; one brother, Murdock McLean of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Jessie) Mills of Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. Dean (Ann) Dettra of Mesa; 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pivik was preceded in death by one stepson, Daryl Pivik; her first husband, John Milliken and two brothers, John and Ernest McLean. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 1987 DONALD POWELL SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Donald W. Powell were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 4, by the Masonic Lodge at the Mountain View Memorial estates. Interment was in the Mountain View Memorial Estates in Salt Lake City. Powell, 62, of 7382 S. Eastbourne Drive, Salt lake City, died at Alta View Hospital on Feb. 1 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Superior on June 21, 1924, the son of Obie and Caroline Powell. He married Betty Smith of Superior in Green River. While in Superior, he was employed by Union Pacific Coal Company and moved to Salt Lake City in 1950. Survivors include his wife, Betty; three daughters, Dawn Thomas of Austin, Nev., Daree Shaffer and Kerry Cass of Idaho Springs, Colo.; two sons, Todd Powell of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ken Powell of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren; his mother and stepfather, Ruel and Caroline Jenkins; two stepsisters, Fern Heap of Salt Lake City and Eula Walker of Rigby, Idaho. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in Europe. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. Preceding him in death were his father, Obie Powell and a brother, Kenneth Powell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 1987 DOROTHY YEDINAK DAYTON, Ohio—Memorial funeral services were Feb. 9 in Dayton, Ohio for Dorothy C. Yedinak, 37, who died Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Kettering Memorial Hospital, Kettering, Ohio. Mrs. Yedinak had been hospitalized for 10 days prior to her death and had been ill for a year. She lived in Dayton. She married Mike A. Yedinak Aug. 17, 1946, formerly of Rock Springs. They visited in Rock Springs many times with the late Mr. and Mrs. John Yedinak Sr. and other relatives. They were later divorced. Mrs. Yedinak is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ann Elliott of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Geraldine Bartz of Marion, Wis.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Yedinak-Rand of Hemet, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Yedinak of Santa Barbara, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. William C. Donahoe of Spokane, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Barbero of Rawlins, Mrs. Kay Yedinak and Mr. and Mrs. John B. Larrabaster of Rock Springs, as well as several nieces and nephews. Her body was taken to Marion, Wis., for burial in the Polzin family plot. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 1987 JOSEPH CONNORS Funeral services for Joseph P. Connors were conducted Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. Craig Robins also spoke at the services. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Feb. 6, at the chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park with military graveside services. The active pallbearers were Harry Horn, Craig Robins, John Anselmi, Guido Flaim, Oscar Tellefson and Tony Windis. The honorary pallbearers were Robert Wallendorff, Scott Tellefson, Lorie Pivic, Frank Kershisnik, John Kershisnik, John McCrann, Ron Hager, Herman Corazza, Elwood Robins, Paul Anselmi, Bill Anselmi, Kim Briggs, Frank “Doc” Dolence and Robert Bettolo. Connors, 56, of 1318 McKinley St., Rock Springs died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:02 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 30 years, Connors died following a sudden illness. He was born in Pittston, Pa., on March 29, 1930, the son of the late Michael and Catherine Crane Connors. He attended schools in Pittston and was a graduate of the Saint John’s High School with the class of 1948. Connors attended the University of Colorado and married the former Carol A. Hensala in Boulder, Colo. on Sept. 21, 1955. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict. Connors was the owner and operator of the Connors Adjustment Agency. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Wyoming Insurance Adjusters Association and the Rock Springs City Recreation Board. Survivors include his wife, Carol of Rock Springs; his mother-in-law, Blanche Hensala of Rock Springs; one son, Michael Connors of West Jordan; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Sue Anne) Bettolo of West Jordan and Mrs. Edward (Shauna Lee) Dolence of Rock Springs; two brothers, John and Tom Connors of Pittston; three sisters, Mrs. Jim (Molly) Heffron of Pittston, Nan Brown of Moosic, Pa., and Mrs. William (Jean) Luke of Kennilworth, N.J.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The grandchildren are Keith, Kristi, Roy and Scott Connors and Joseph, Renae and Kale Bettolo. In addition to his parents, Connors was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 1987 TONI DAVIS Funeral services for Toni L. Davis were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Pastor George Clay of the First Assembly of God officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Miss Davis, 21, of 1700 Swanson Drive, Rock Springs died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at the memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Davis had been in ill health the past year. She was born in Rock Springs on July 18, 1965, the daughter of Donald and Ila Mae Shoopman Davis. She attended schools in Rock Springs. Miss Davis is survived by her parents, Donald and Ila Mae Davis of Rock Springs; one daughter, Lacy Desira Davis of Rock Springs; one brother, Donald Davis Jr. of Rock Springs; four sisters, Barbara Crenshaw and Linda Lichter, both of Rock Springs, Delores Skews of Duchesne, Utah and Patricia Goad of Clovis, N.M.; her maternal grandfather, Rudy Medins of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 1987 MARTHA MEREDITH SHERIDAN—Funeral services for Martha L. Meredith were conducted Monday, Feb. 9, at the Henne Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Jenson officiated. Interment was in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Meredith, 67, of Sheridan died Friday, Feb. 6, at her home in Sheridan after a long illness. Born Dec. 10, 1919, in Ft. Smith, Ark. to Earl and Nellie Upchurch, she grew up in Arkansas and graduated from Arkansas State Teacher’s College. She earned a master’s degree in library science from the University of Illinois. She was Sheridan College’s first librarian. She married James D. Meredith March 28, 1942 in Champaign, Ill. They lived in Rock Springs before moving to Sheridan. She taught school in Wyoming for several years and was a member of the Rock Springs Order of Eastern Star. She was also a member of Air Force Sergeants Association Auxiliary and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, James D. Meredith of Sheridan; to sons, George Meredith of Sheridan and James D. Meredith Jr. of Annandale, Va.; five daughters, Saundra Porenta of Billings, Mont., Kathleen Fritts of Boulder, Colo., Martha Tabolt and Tammy Jones, both of Rock Springs and Janet Jo Doak of Amarillo, Texas; one brother, Joe Upchurch of Fayetteville, Ark.; one sister, Erlene Little of Scarsdale, N.Y. and eight grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 1987 WILLA M. CARR Funeral services for Willa M. Carr were conducted Saturday, Feb. 7, at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade and the Order of the Eastern Star officiated. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Pinedale Cemetery in Pinedale. Father Fred Wendel of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church officiated. Pallbearers were Frank Angeli, John Krmpotich, Earl Bailey, Jim Currier, Paul Blunt and Bert Schlafter. Mrs. Carr, 64, of 2520 College Drive, Rock Springs died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 19. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 13 years and former resident of Pinedale, Mrs. Carr died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Cora on Sept. 18, 1922, the daughter of Bert and Frances DeLoney Clark. She attended schools in Pinedale and graduated high school there. She married Jack Carr in Pinedale on Dec. 24, 1954. Mrs. Carr was a member of the First Congregational Church, Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile and a charter member and treasurer for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Jack of Rock Springs; her mother, Frances Clark of Pinedale; one son, William Shaul of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Wilfred (Frances) Carrier of Rock Springs; two brothers, Robert Clark of Pinedale and William Clark of Lancaster, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Carr was preceded in death by her father and one son, Robert. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 1987 VICKI HARNS Funeral services for Vicki Harns were conducted Fed. 18 at the Methodist Church in Ten Sleep. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Veile Mortuary in Worland. Interment was in the Ten Sleep Cemetery. A memorial services was conducted Saturday, Feb. 21, at the St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Eden. Mrs. Harns, 26, of 2030 Johnson Ave., Rock Springs died at about 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at her home. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Mrs. Harns was found in her car parked in the garage and was the victim of an apparent suicide. Majhanovich said Mrs. Harns died of asphyxia due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A resident of Rock Springs for the past year and former resident of Farson, Mrs. Harns was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 20, 1960, the daughter of Dwayne and Delores Lemke Fisher. She attended schools in Crafton, Wis., and graduated high school there. Mrs. Harns attended Powell College. Mrs. Harns was employed as a clerk for the Get and Go Convenience Store. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, William Lee Harns Jr. and Christopher David Harns, both of Rock Springs, her mother and stepfather, Dolores and Sheldon Schilling of Ten Sleep; one brother, Mark Fisher of Fort Collins, Colo., and one sister, Amy Schilling of Ten Sleep; her former husband, William Lee Harns Sr. of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 1987 RENEE MAGSAMEN Funeral services for Renee Magsamen were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Eldon Bangerter, Joe Rogers, Don Lund, Emil Bartolic, Frank Morgan and Ted Tynsky. Honorary pallbearers were the Sweetwater County garage employees. Mrs. Magsamen, 64, of 1410 Collins St., Rock Springs, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past eight and one-half weeks. A resident of Rock Springs since 1954 and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Magsamen had been in ill health the past two years. She was born in Eldon Lane, England on May 11, 1922, the daughter of the late Albert E. and Mary Lowe Hornsby. She attended schools in Winton, Reliance and Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1940. She married Eugene J. Magsamen in Richmond, Calif., on June 1, 1946. Mrs. Magsamen was employed by the Rocky Mountain Service Bureau until ill health forced her to retire. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include her husband, Eugene of Rock Springs; one son, George Magsamen of Cheyenne; one brother, Thomas Hornsby of Rock Springs; two sisters, Rosemary Divine of Rockland, Calif., and Doris Kettle of Rock Springs; one foster daughter, Norma Ploog of Parker, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Magsamen was preceded in death by four brothers, Albert, William, Gary and Maurice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 1987 ELVINA SEBASTIAN EVANSTON—A funeral Mass for Elvina Sebastian was conducted Saturday, Feb. 14, with Father Gerald Sullivan as celebrant. A rosary was recited Friday, Feb. 13, at the church. Burial took place Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Kemmerer Cemetery by the Crandall Funeral Home in Kemmerer. Mrs. Sebastian, 86, of Kemmerer died February 10 in Kemmerer. She was born Feb. 27, 1900 in Diamondville to John and Anna Corra Griff. She married Ernest Sebastian Dec. 24, 1924, in Kemmerer. He died July 25, 1984. She was a member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Church Altar Society. She is survived by a daughter, Vivian Dixon of Kememrer; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Ida Sebastian of Phoenix and Anita De Pauw of Genesco, Ill. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 1987 MYRNA BERTAGNOLLI Funeral services for Myrna S. Bertagnolli were conducted Monday, Feb. 16, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy A. Miller officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Richard Matthews, Herman Corazza, John Gatti, Kevin Harper, Donald McTee and Ole Anselmi. Mrs. Bertagnolli, 70, of 1026 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs, died at 12:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Bertagnolli had been in ill health the past one year. She was born in Rock Springs on March 1, 1916, the daughter of the late Richard T. and Cora McTee Matthews. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. She married Elmo Bertagnolli in Rock Springs on June 26, 1937. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1974. Mrs. Bertagnolli was a retired manager of the Woolworth Store and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Harmony Rebekah Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include three brothers, John and Richard Matthews, both of Rock Springs and James Matthews of Vallejo, Calif.; four sisters-in-law; one aunt and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bertagnolli was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, Joseph and William Matthews and two sisters, Dorothy Matthews Loring and Marjorie Matthews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 1987 SAKARI ASIALA Funeral services for Sakari Walfrid Asiala were conducted Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. John Johansen officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. The pallbearers were Tim Nousi, Arnie Mattila, George Anderson, Tim J. Nousi, Jim Anselmi and Rick Herian. Asiala, 85, of 935 Lincoln Ave. in Rock Springs died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Saint Joseph’s Gerontology Center in Alliance, Neb. where he had been a resident since Jan. 27. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Asiala died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Rock Springs on Oct. 5, 1901, the son of the late Sakarias and Josefiina Sarkimaki Asiala. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He married the former Vieno Maria Parkko in Rock Springs on July 1, 1925. She preceded him in death Feb. 17, 1970. Asiala was a retired banker who worked for the North Side State Bank for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy Mae) Francis of Alliance and Marilyn Asiala of Rock Springs; one brother, A.A. Tony Asiala of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. William W. (Mayme) Hughes of Denver, and Ksenia J. Doras of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Asiala was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Oiva and Carl, and one sister, Maria. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 1987 KATHERINE ARNOLDI Funeral services for Katherine Virginia Arnoldi were conducted Monday, Feb. 16, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Rev. Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The pallbearers were Tauni Serafino Zampedri, Henry Rico Zampedri, Fred Deubner, Leon Arnoldi, Nay Vesco and Henry J. Celli. Mrs. Arnoldi, 96, of 2401 Muirlands Blvd., El Toro, Calif., died at 7:01 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, at her home. A resident of El Toro since 1978 and former resident of Rock Springs and Superior, Mrs. Arnoldi had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Trento, Tyrol, Austria on July 13, 1890, the daughter of the late Guisepe and Virginia Palero. She attended schools in Trento and married Leo V. Arnoldi in Glennwood Springs, Colo., on July 23, 1909. Mrs. Arnoldi came to Superior and raised her family shortly after her marriage. In 1928, the family members homesteaded property in Dry Lake, where they operated a service station. In 1953 they moved to Rock Springs where they retired and lived. For the past nine years, she has been cared for by her daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, Fred Deubner. Mrs. Arnoldi was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Loy Arnoldi of Rock Springs and James Arnoldi of Green River; one daughter, Mary Deubner of El Toro; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Arnoldi was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, who died on March 17, 1961; one brother, Chris Talbot; one sister, Josephine Arnoldi; one son, Leo Arnoldi; one daughter, Alma Arnoldi and four children who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 1987 NICK DUZIK A Requiem High Mass for Nick Duzik was celebrated at the Saint Sebastian’s Catholic Church in Phoenix, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 14. A rosary was recited Friday, Feb. 13, at the Hansen Mortuary in Phoenix. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary, Monday, Feb. 16, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery Tuesday, Feb. 17. The pallbearers were Andy Duzik and George Duzik, both of Craig, Colo.; Ryan Burtoft, Salt Lake City; Matt Chollak, Rock Springs; Paul Chenchar, Cheyenne; Jay Soderlund and Jim Soderlund, both of Rock Springs; and John Soderlund of Denver, Colo. Duzik, 94, of 7625 North 19th St. in Phoenix, died at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at his home. A resident of Phoenix for the past eight years and former resident of Los Angeles and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Duzik had been in ill health the past several months. He was born in Helcemanovce, Czechoslovakia on Dec. 8, 1882, the son of the late George and Mary Bercich Duzik. He attended schools in Czecholslovakia and married the former Cecilia Grobon in Rock Springs on Oct. 27, 1913. Duzik was the retired owner and operator of Duzik’s Food Store. In the 1930s he opened Rock Springs’ first self-service grocery store with automatic check-out stands. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Jednota Lodge, the Catholic Order of Foresters and was a past president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia of Phoenix; three sons, Paul of Rock Springs, George of Phoenix and Edmund of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Connie) Soderlund of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Duzik was preceded in death by one son, Dr. John Duzik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 1987 LEMPI BOTERO Funeral services for Lempi Josephine Botero were conducted Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. The pallbearers were Paul Oblock, George “Bud” Nelson, Shawn Nelson, Chad Nelson, Scott Nelson and Gary McLean. Mrs. Botero, 82, of 1306 Virginia Street, Rock Springs died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at a retirement home in Mesa, Ariz. A resident of Mesa for the past two months and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Botero had been in ill health the past several years. She was bornin Hanna on Jan. 7, 1905, the daughter of the late John and Anna Perkiomaki Matson. She attended schools in Hanna and graduated from Hanna High School with the class of 1923. Mrs. Botero was a graduate of the University of Wyoming. She married John Joseph “Joe” Botero in Green River in 1929. He preceded her in death in 1956. Mrs. Botero taught school in Rock Springs until her retirement. She was a member of the Congregational Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Margo Kos of Rock Springs, Mrs. Terry (Joan) Happel of Chandler, Ariz., and Mrs. Bob (Karen) Smith of Phoenix; one brother, Arvey Matson of Saratoga; four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and several nieces. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Botero was preceded in death by several brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 1987 LARRY SWEETS Funeral services for Larry Dean Sweets were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. I.P. Brantley of the New Hope Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Joe Stephens, Jackie Sweets Jr., Jackie Sweets, Milton Calhoun Jr., and Ricky Washington and Pete Tullock. Sweets, 45, of 1080 Harrison Drive, Rock Springs, died at 11:44 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Los Angeles, Sweets died of a sudden illness. He was born in Clarinda, Iowa on May 27, 1941, the son of Betty Sweets Calhoun. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Nona Stockton in Los Angeles on Aug. 20, 1965. Sweets attended the New Hope Baptist Church and was employed as a maintenance man for Safeway. Survivors include his wife, Nona of Rock Springs; his mother, Betty Calhoun of Rock Springs; stepfather, Milton Calhoun of Rock Springs; two sons, Larry Sweets Jr. of Los Angeles and Anthony Sweets of Rock Springs; two daughters, Christina Sweets of Rock Springs and Shawnette Sweets of Los Angeles; one stepbrother, Milton Calhoun Jr. of Rock Springs; and his maternal grandmother, Edna Mae Sweets of Rock Springs; one niece and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 28, 1987 NANCY CANADA Private memorial services for Nancy Lee Long Canada were conducted Monday, Feb. 23. Mrs. Canada, 49, resident of Rock Springs since 1980, died Feb. 22 at the University of Utah Medical Center. She was born June 17, 1937 in Amelia County, Va., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Long. She was employed part-time at K-Mart. She was a volunteer worker at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County and was active in work supporting Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Mrs. Canada married Franklin R. Canada July 1, 1954 in Waverly, Va. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Franklin L. Canada and Calvin G. Canada; two daughters, Ginger R. Hanson and Corinne G. Kipp; brothers, Allen and Colby Long; sisters, Betty McMillian, Frances Smith and Shirley Shaw and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Canada was preceded in death by both parents and on brother, Steven Long. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 28, 1987 NOEMI ZUECK A mass of Christian burial for Noemi Zueck was conducted Friday, Feb. 27, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Active pallbearers were Tino Flaim, Paul Grasso, Doug Lowham, Tony Lowham, Hugh W. Lowham and Charles E. Biltz. Honorary pallbearer was Jack Steinbrech. Mrs. Zueck, 68, of 737 Massachusetts Ave., Rock Springs died at 11:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient for the past 11 days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Zueck had been in ill health the past month. She was born Jan. 11, 1919 in Brez, Trento, Italy. She attended schools in Trento. She married Ernesto Zueck in Brez, Trento, Italy on Aug. 27, 1938. He preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1982. Mrs. Zueck was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Italian Singers and the Tyrolean Club. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Rita) Stenbrech of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hugh (Isabelle) Lowham of Cheyenne and Mrs. Chuck (Laura) Biltz of Denver; one sister, Mrs. Irma Menghini of Brez, Trento, Italy, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 28, 1987 WILLIAM HUSEMAN Masonic graveside services for William (Bill) Lowel Huseman were conducted by the Ogden Masonic Lodge Wednesday, Feb. 4 in an Ogden Cemetery. His Masonic brothers of Lodge No. 4 A.F. & A.M. of Evanston served as pallbearers. They were Call Schell, Cecil Rounds, Bud Coles, Brother Osberg, Howard Woody and Bud Huseman. A life sketch was given by his niece, Lois Roberts, and the grave was dedicated by his nephew, Paul Cowlishaw. Huseman, longtime resident of Lonetree and Mountain View, died at his home in Ophir, Ore. on Jan. 29. He was born June 29, 1911 in Ogden, Utah to Henry W. and Grace (Kramer) Huseman. He moved with his family to Lonetree in July of 1915. He attended school in Ogden and Lonetree. He married Avis Wynn Haddox in 1950, who died in 1963. He was a working cowboy and rancher. He left Wyoming in 1966 and ranched in Ophir until the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents; a stepbrother, Henry; his wife, Avis; a brother, Ernest; a sister, Louise and a nephew, George Cowlishaw. Survivors include two sisters, Pearl Huseman of Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. George (Thelma) Warren, Los Angeles; a brother, Bud Huseman of Lonetree and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles (Janis Haddox) Brown of Craig, Colo. Surviving nieces and nephews include Paul Cowlishaw, Kent Cowlishaw, Don Cowlishaw, Mrs. Clare (Gloria) Knight, Mrs. Charles (Beth) Jory, all of Ogden; Mrs. Don (Carole) Paetsche, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Lloyd (Joan) Howerton, TUsla, Okla.; Mrs. Norman (Lois) Roberts, Laramie; and Mrs. John (Nancy) Dorman, Oregon City, Ore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 28, 1987 VICTOR BRISKO MOUNTAIN VIEW—Funeral services for Victor Andrew Brisko were conducted Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Mountain View LDS Church. Burial was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Brisko, 65, of Mountain View died Feb. 17 at his home. He was born Sept. 1, 1921 in Sheridan to Andro and Mary Plicta Brisko. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the LDS Church. He married Mary E. Kindervater in Raton, N.M. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple. Survivors include his wife of Mountain View; two sons, Robert Andrew of Bountiful, Utah and Byron John of Fort Bridger; one daughter, Kathleen Moretti of Mountain View; one brother, John Brisko of Mountain View; two sisters, Anna Roberts and Doris Garrison, both of Cheyenne. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 28, 1987 MIKE MARUSHACK A mass of Christian burial for Mike Paul Marushack was conducted Saturday, Feb. 21, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Feb. 20, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Marushack, 70, of 109 L Street, Rock Springs, died at about 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Marushack died following a brief illness. He was born June 2, 1916, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Lancos Marushack. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1935. Marushack was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Narodny Lodge and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizen’s Center. Survivors include three brothers, John, George and Frank Marushack all of Rock Springs, one sister, Mrs. Bill (Susie) Pecolar of Longview, Wash., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Marushack was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Krasovec and two brothers, Joseph and Paul. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 28, 1987 MARY BARBERO A mass of Christian burial for Mary E. Barbero was conducted Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Monday, Feb. 23 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Barbero, 79, of 818 9th Street, Rawlins, died at 6:46 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at her home. A resident of Rawlins since 1953 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Barbero died following a brief illness. She was born in Kansas City, Kan. on July 18, 1907, the daughter of the late John and Anna Smoplak Yedinak. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Jay Walker in Rock Springs in 1925. He preceded her in death in 1945. She later married Alex Barbero in Rock Springs in August of 1949. Mrs. Barbero was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the St. Mary’s Altar Society, the former society of the B and E, F and E., the U.P. Old Timers Club and the AARP. She worked for a bookstore in Rawlins. Survivors include her husband, Alex of Rawlins; three brothers, George and Mike Yedinak, both of Hemet, Calif., and Steve Yedinak of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. William (Helen) Donahoe of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. John (Cecilia) Larrabaster of Rock Springs; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Anita Redding of Woodland, Calif., Mrs. Pete (Rena) Succo of Greeley, Colo., and Kay Yedinak of Rock Springs; two brothers-in-law, Charles Barbero of Woodland and Robert Barbero of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband Jay, Mrs. Barbero was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Paul Yedinak and one sister, Anna Yedinak Timko. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 7, 1987 HELEN SHEFFNER PINEDALE—Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 23, at Hudson’s Funeral Home in Pinedale for Helen I. Senniville Sheffner. Mrs. Sheffner died Feb. 20 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. She was 88 years old. She was born in Paris, France on Dec. 4, 1898 and received her education there during World War I. She served with the French government in an ammunition factory near the French capital. She became a naturalized U.S. citizen in New York City during the 1930s. She married Camden W. “Sheff” Sheffner on May 14, 1975 in New Mexico. He worked as a game warden for the Game and Fish Department and lived in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ruth Chapter of Ft. Pierre, Fla. She lived in Pinedale for the last eight years. Survivors include her husband, a son, Rolland Senniville of Pamona Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Gloria Leifebre of Port Orange, Fla., and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 7, 1987 ROBERT OVERY BEAVERTON, Ore.—Funeral services for Robert James Overy were conducted Friday, Feb. 20, at the Riverview Abbey Funeral Home Chapel in Portland, Ore. Overy, 73, of Beaverton died Feb. 17. He was born March 7, 1913 in Robertson to Thomas Overy Sr. and Elizabeth Kidman Overy. While in Rock Springs, he graduated from Rock Springs High School on B St. He married Alberta S. Green in 1934 and worked as an assistant manager for the J.C. Penney Co. for several years. He also worked as a machinist for the Union Pacific Coal Co. Overy is survived by his wife, Alberta; two sons, Robert James Jr. and William Stephen of Oregon; one sister, Mrs. James Herd of Salt Lake City; one brother, Thomas Overy Jr. of Rock Springs and three grandchildren, Rob, Stephen and Jennifer and several nieces and nephews. Overy was preceded in death by his father and mother, one brother and a sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 7, 1987 PERCY VALENCIA A Funeral Mass for Percy Valencia Sr. was conducted Friday, March 6, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, March 5, at the church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Valencia, 87, of Green River, died Tuesday, March 3 at his residence of natural causes. He was born April 4, 1900 in Pecos, N.M., a son of John and Rasarito Blaya Valencia. He married Anna Maria Abercrombie on Jan. 16, 1921 in Santa Fe, N.M. She died Aug. 25, 1976. He spent his early years in New Mexico and moved to Green River in 1921. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in the mechanical department for 45 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Union Pacific Oldtimers Club, International Machinist Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350. He is survived by four sons, Percy Valencia Jr., of Green River, Jim Valencia of Casper, Art Valencia of Salt Lake City, and Billy Valencia of Green River; five daughters, Mrs. Paula Coyle of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Jim (Marie) Mickle of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Mrs. Tom (Tessie) Cameron of Orwigsburg, Pa., Mrs. Ray (Pat) McLain of Green River and Mrs. Ed (Joanna) Martin of Rawlins; a sister, Mrs. Lucinda Ortez of Los Angeles; 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Tess Wozniak and Jane Valencia; two brothers, John and Julio Valencia and a sister, Ursula Vigil. Pallbearers were Mitch Velancia, Bruce Valencia, Buzz Coyle, Jim Coyle, Tony Padilla and Tom McLain. Honorary pallbearers were Robert D. Romig, Telesforo Flores, Gus Kalivas, John W. Mulinix, Kurt A. Hoffman, E.J. Sedlacek, Manuel Bernal, Mike Marino, T. Sanchez and Richard Paxton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 7, 1987 JAMES POOL Funeral services for James M. Pool were conducted Tuesday, March 3, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. H. Eugene Warren of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Military graveside funeral services were conducted by the Wyoming Army National Guard. Pool, 65, of 1502 Collins St., Rock Springs died at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, shortly after being admitted to the Uinta County Memorial Hospital in Evanston. A resident of Rock Springs since 1960 and former long-time resident of Texas, Pool, who was enroute to Ogden, Utah, died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Dawson, Texas on Aug. 15, 1921, the son of the late J.D. and Martha Griffin Pool. He attended schools in Texas and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Alta Gathercole in Rock Springs on Dec. 25, 1960. She preceded him in death on April 7, 1980. Pool was a retired miner, having worked for FMC Corporation until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother-in-law, Stephana Gathercole who he lived with in Rock Springs; one son, David J. Pool of Roy, Utah; two brothers, J.D. Pool Jr. and Byrdie Pool; two sisters, Ruth Heath and Peggy Gathercole, all of Dallas; two granddaughters, Deborah Fox and Kristin Pool, both of Roy, Utah; and many nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 7, 1987 R. WAYNE WILDE BOISE, Idaho—Funeral services for R. Wayne Wilde were at the Boise West Stake Center Tuesday, Feb. 17 Bishop Dale Henderson officiated. Concluding services were at the Dry Creek Cemetery in Boise. A former resident of Rock Springs, Wilde died Feb. 13 in Boise, Idaho. He and his family lived in Rock Springs for many years. He was employed with the Overland Lumber Company and Tri-State Lumber Company. The family moved to Idaho and he continued his employment in the lumber fields. He was born Jan. 6, 1905 in Coalville, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Edith; two sons, Leslie of Dayton, Ohio, and Dick of Denver; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Earl. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 7, 1987 IRENE SATHER Funeral services for Irene Pearl Sather were conducted Thursday, March 5, at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. The pallbearers were Jack James, Paul Bertagnolli, Ronald McMillan, Eric Johnson and Cecil Headd. Mrs. Sather, 94, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, March 2, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Sather had been in ill health the past one and a half years. She was born in Rock Springs on Dec. 3, 1892, the daughter of that John and May McMillan Armstrong. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Roy O. Sather in Rock Springs April 20, 1910. Mrs. Sather was a member of the First Congregational Church, the North American Club, the Westway Club, the Pythian Sisters, the Pythian Sisters Kensington, the Rebekah Lodge, the Royal Neighbors Lodge and Sewing Circle, the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizen’s Center, the V.F.W. Club auxiliary and the Woodcraft Club and served as an officer in each of these organizations. Mrs. Sather raised her grandson Bill Johnson. Survivors include one son, Vern Sather of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Otho (Marie) Headd of Rock Springs and Mrs. Woodrow (Lily) Emery of San Diego; one brother, Archie Armstrong of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Bolen and Mrs. Floyd (Blanche) Hindman, both of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sather was preceded in death by her husband; one son, who died in infancy; one granddaughter, Charlott Sather Daniels; five brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 7, 1987 LESLIE PETERSON Funeral services for Leslie L. Peterson were conducted Tuesday, March 3, at the Green River LDS Stake Center. Bishop Robert C. Christopherson officiated. Burial took place in the Riverview Cemetery. The pallbearers were William Oleson, Paul Siler, Martin Peterson, John Bingham, Phillip Dale Peterson and Gary Peterson. Honorary pallbearers were Ted Potter, Don Smith, Milo Pistano, Jim Wood, Jack Wilson Sr., Cyril Potter, Lee Schultz, John Williams, Henry Krause and John Musbach. Peterson, 78, of Green River died Saturday, Feb. 28, at his home in Green River after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 31, 1909 in Hayden, Utah, a son of Roy and Jeanette Sessions Peterson. He married Alberta Reudter on Feb. 21, 1931 in Toole, Utah. He spent his early years and was educated in Price, Utah and also lived in Salt Lake City prior to moving to Green River in 1943. He worked as a machinist helper for the Union Pacific Railroad and as a water works foreman for Pacific Power & Light for 36 years, retiring in 1974. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350 in Green River and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife of Green River; two sons and two daughters, David Peterson of Rock Springs and Gary Peterson, Mrs. Francis (Phyllis) Bingham and Mrs. Fred (Dianne) Hart, all of Green River; three brothers and a sister, Shirley Peterson, Leland Peterson and Ernest Peterson, all of Green River and Mrs. Clarence (Erma) Eskridge of Thayne; 30 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Phillip Peterson, two sisters, Ila Peterson and Annie Larrett, two granddaughters and a great-granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 7, 1987 CELSTINO DURAN A Mass of Christian Burial for Celestino (Tino) Duran was conducted Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Feb. 27, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment and military honors were conducted by the B Battery, 3rd Battalion, 49th F.A. of the Rock Springs-Green River Army National Guard at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The pallbearers were Nester Trujillo, Jerry Trujillo, Felix Pineda, Juan Martinez, Herb Weatherington and Jimmy Murillo. Duran, 66, of 1605 Donalynn Drive Lot 38, Rock Springs died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 2:43 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Duran was the victim of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot would to the chest. Majhanovich also said Duran had been despondent the past several weeks. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Duran was born on May 19, 1920, in Questo, N.M., the son of John and Marina Sanchez Duran. He attended schools in San Louis, Colo., and married the former Flora Martinez in Rock Springs on Oct. 5, 1946. Duran was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a retired miner, having worked for the U.P. Coal Company and FMC Corporation. Duran was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Young-At-Heart Senior Citizens Center and the Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include his wife Flora of Rock Springs; his mother, Marina Sanchez of Pueblo, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Virgil (Connie) Garland of Lewiston, Idaho; 10 brothers, Joe Sanchez of Las Vegas, Nev., George Sanchez of Pueblo, Ray Sanchez of Rye, Colo., Rudy Sanchez of El Manti, Calif., Dan Duran, Tom Duran, Pete Duran, John Duran, Jim Duran and Manuel Sisneros, all of San Jose, Calif., and Phillip Duran of Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight sisters, Frieda Valdez of Chicago, Lucy Gallegos of Questo, Mildred Flores of San Gabriel, Calif., Elinor Romero of San Gabriel, Charlotte Martinez, Margarete Moore and Bell Duran all of Colorado Springs and Buelah Aldez of Pueblo and several nieces and nephews. Duran was preceded in death by his father, John, and two brothers Fred and Louie Duran. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 14, 1987 LOLA CARTER Funeral services for Lola Carter were conducted Saturday, March 7, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. I.P. Brantley of the New Hope Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Willie Collins, Ed Collins, Jackie Sweets, Milford Robinson, Amos Jackson and Leonard Crouch. Honorary pallbearers were Roy Robinson and James Lee. Mrs. Carter, 69, of 720 Booker St., Rock Springs died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Feb. 3. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Carter had been in ill health since Jan. 6. She was born in Pulaski, Ill., on March 10, 1917, the daughter of the late Joe and Leora Schoffner. She attended schools in Illinois and was a graduate of the Sparta High School with the class of 1932. She married Thomas W. (Hack) Carter in Sparta in January of 1933. Mrs. Carter was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas W. (Hack) Carter of Rock Springs; six sons, Joseph Carter, Louis Carter, Donald Carter and David Carter, all of Rock Springs, Lorenzo Carter of Ogden, Utah and Thomas Carter Jr. of Wichita, Kan.; three daughters, Mrs. Earl (Blanche) Webb and Mrs. Michael (Janice) Swenson, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. James (Leora) Glasker of Salt Lake City; one sister, Leona Schoffner of Illinois and 45 grandchildren and great-grandchildre and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by one daughter, Mildred Hortence Allen, and one grandson, David Lee Yarber. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 14, 1987 AMY MARINOFF MADRID, Iowa—Memorial services for Amy C. Marinoff were conducted Friday, March 6, at the Sanborn Chapel in Madrid, Iowa. Mrs. Marinoff was interred in Prairie Grove, Ark. Mrs. Marinoff, 89, died of heart failure on March 5 in Iowa. Mrs. Marinoff was a resident of Madrid, Iowa at the time of her death but spent much of her adult life in Wyoming. Mrs. Marinoff was born June 29, 1897 in Grand Forks, N.D. to Edward and Christina Halvorson. She was married to Peter Marinoff in 1918. She lived and also raised her two children, Joanne and Katherine, in the Rock Springs area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete, her daughter, Katherine Hull and her grandson, Roy Hull. She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Feltner, who lives in Prairie Grove, Ark. and four grandchildren, Dr. Isobel Osius of New York, N.Y., Dr. Michael Marietta of Chicago, Paula Feltner, J.D. of Des Moines, Iowa and Gail Hull of Eagle, Ariz.; a brother, Ted Halvorson of Sun City, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Neal Couch of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Alice Hockner of San Diego, and six great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 14, 1987 LOTTIE YOOS PITTSBURG, Kan.—Services for Lottie Armbruster Yoos were conducted Friday, March 12, in the Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg, Kan. Mrs. Yoos, 81, 103 W. Kansas, Pittsburg, Kan., died March 9 at the Pittsburg hospital after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, Charles; a son, Fred; daughter, Caroline; three grandchildren and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 14, 1987 JOAN GRUBB GUNNISON, Colo.—Funeral services for Joan Grubb were conducted Friday, March 6, at the Miller Funeral Home in Gunnison, Colo. The Rev. Jim Harris of the Gunnison Church of Christ officiated. The pallbearers were Ernie Nesbitt, Ronald Ruffe, David Funk, Dale Funk, Don Woodbury and Bill Sanderson. Mrs. Grubb, 55, of Gunnison died March 4 in Gunnison. She was born July 19, 1932 in Kirksville, Mo., daughter of Ralph and Dorothy Funk of Gunnison. She graduated from Gunnison County High School in 1951 and married Gary Grubb September 11, 1954. She had been living in Rock Springs until she moved to Gunnison in May of 1986. While in Rock Springs, she owned and operated an engraving business. She was a member of the Rock Springs Christian Church. Survivors include her father and mother; a brother, Bill Funk and his wife Jackie of Littleton, Colo.; a son, Jay Frank Grubb of Oakdale, Calif.; a daughter, Nancy Lynn Anderson of Rock Springs; grandchildren, Rodney Anderson, Dennis James Anderson and Justin Anderson and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 1987 STEVE MAJHANOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Steve Majhanovich was conducted Friday, March 20, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, March 19, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Majhanovich of 1412 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for the past five days. Former Wyoming Sen. Majhanovich died at age 61 following a lengthy illness. The senator served 12 years in the Wyoming Senate and eight years in the Wyoming House. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born in Rock Springs Jan. 20, 1926. He was the son of Robert and Mary Ivanovich Majhanovich, attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School class of 1943. He also attended the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. He married the former Caroline Wilde in Jackson July 3, 1948. He was a veteran of World War II and served with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Caroline of Rock Springs and one daughter and son-in-law, Carole Ann and Jeff Belf of Lakewood, Colo. Other survivors are his mother, Mary Majhanovich of Rock Springs; three brothers, John, Robert and Albert, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Clem (Margaret) Dickinso of Gillette and Mrs. John (Anne) Jelaca of Roseburg, Ore.; one granddaughter, Jessica Amber Majhanovich Belf of Lakewood, Colo. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Majhanovich. During his last term in the Senate, he was the Senate Minority Floor Leader. Broadly respected among Democrats and Republicans alike, the veteran lawmaker had also served eight years as a Rock Springs city councilman. More than 300 colleagues and friends from both parties attended retirement ceremonies for Majhanovich in late September of 1984 at the Sweetwater County Fairgrounds. Among many, Manhanovich’s achievements included securing a social security supplement income for the elderly, assisting in getting legislation passed for Superior and Granger water projects, and participating in forming the first computerized system for drafting bills and preparing budgets. Majhanovich proposed three bills passed in Congress, including removal of the school census and allowing possible criminals to be tried not only in the county where they allegedly committed their crime, but also in neighboring counties. Majhanovich served as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and also chaired the Select Water Committee for Wyoming. He was employed as director of purchasing for Mountain Fuel and retired from that position in January of 1985. Democratic Party officials mourned the loss of Majhanovich as the news spread. State Democratic Party Chairman James Roth said Majhanovich had an outstanding reputation for contribution to public service in Sweetwater County and was the only Democrat to chair the Senate Appropriations Committee in the last 50 years. “In his later years,” Roth said, “he was often called upon to sponsor legislation for former Wyoming Gov. Ed Herschler, with whom he was good friends. He will be sorely missed,’ Roth said. Herschler, from his ranch home in Kemmerer, said the news of Majhanovich’s death came as “a great shock and a great loss.” “I thought well of him and he was good friend and a wonderful legislator. I had great respect for him,” Herschler said. The former governor said he served with Majhanovich for three terms in the Wyoming House and that Majhanovich was in the Senate when Herschler was first elected to the office of governor. “He was an excellent and very effective legislator. I am so sorry to hear of his passing,” Herschler said. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 1987 ROBERT ALDRED Memorial services for Robert F. Aldred were conducted Saturday, March 14 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. K.E. Gustafson officiated. His body was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Aldred, 50, of 4054 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1969 and former resident of Springville, Utah, Aldred died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Provo, Utah, on Sept. 12, 1936, the son of Fred and Ethyl Oare Aldred. He attended schools in Springville, Utah and graduated high school with the class of 1954. He married the former Sylvia Monica Guerra in Springville on Nov. 24, 1956. Aldred was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired pipefitter. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of Rock Springs; his mother, Ethyl Aldred of Springville, Utah; one son, Robbie Aldred of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Mary Ann) Cook of Glenrock; two brothers, Edward Thomas of Salt Lake City and David Aldred of Rock Springs and one granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Aldred was preceded in death by his father and one daughter who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 1987 PAUL MUNK OGDEN, Utah—Graveside services for Paul Lloyd Munk were conducted Thursday, March 19 at Leavitt’s Aultorest Memorial Park. Munk, 52, died March 15 in Enid, Okla. He was born May 27, 1934 in Manti, Utah, a son of J. Lloyd and Francis Chapman Munk. He married Carolyn Merriam May 9, 1958. They were later divorced. He married Joy Logan Camis Sept. 18, 1969 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were later divorced. He was a member of the LDS Church. He was raised and educated in Manti, graduating from Manti High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during the Korean Conflict. In 1955, he started working with Western Electric Company in Salt Lake City. He later moved to Aurora, Colo. He retired as an engineer in 1986. Survivors include one son and one daughter, Gerald Lloyd Munk of Rock Springs and Mrs. Steven Herrick of Ogden; his parents of Idaho Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Marilyn Sorenson of Idaho Falls and Mrs. Carol Ann Pruitt of Idaho Falls and one granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 1987 EHTEL ABBOTT MANILA, Utah—Funeral services for Ethel Hortense Triplett Brady Abbott were conducted at the McKinnon Ward Chapel in McKinnon at noon Saturday, March 14. A viewing took place from 11-noon. Mrs. Abbott lived in McKinnon for many years. Most of her children grew to adulthood in those years. She later lived in Green River, Tooele, Utah and Salt Lake City. She had been ill for several months and died at the home of her daughter, Peggy Benson, in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Abbott married Simeon Brady in 1914. He died in 1938. She later married Leon Abbott in Dec. of 1942. He died in 1952. She is survived by seven children, Ferl Smith of Manila, Utah, Vonda Clark of Sunset, Utah, Welby Brady of Newburg, Ore., Max Brady of Yamhill, Ore., Rhea Martin of Roy, Utah, Donna Carter of Moscow, Idaho and Peggy Benson of Salt Lake City, and more than 47 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Zelda Brady of Green River and one brother, Ruel Triplett of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 1987 PATRICIA TYLER Funeral services for Patricia Tyler were conducted Tuesday, March 24, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers for the services were John A. Silvis, John A. Silvis Jr., Jack Seppie, Herman Albertini, John H. Seppie and Jim Tyler. Mrs. Tyler, 45, of 1404 11th St., Rock Springs died at 9:22 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former longtime resident of Point Pleasant, W. Va., Mrs. Tyler had been in ill health the past one year. She was born in Point Pleasant on May 25, 1941 and attended schools in Point Pleasant. She married Lee Tyler in Rock Springs on May 12, 1985. Survivors include her husband, Lee of Rock Springs; two sons, Donald Workman of Gallipolis, Ohio and James Edward Workman of Point Pleasant; and two daughters, Suzie Willet of Point Pleasant and Brenda Varian of Berch Field, Pa. Mrs. Tyler was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 1987 RENALDO FRANCK A mass of Christian burial for Renaldo Franck was conducted Friday, March 27, at the Our Lad of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, March 26 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. The pallbearers were Edward Yori Jr., Robert Yori, David Yori, Gene Roccabruna, August Kaumo Jr., and Herman Corazza. Franck, 77, of 759 Rugby St., Rock Springs, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he had been a patient for the past two and half months. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Franck had been in ill health the past several years. He was born in Rock Springs on June 7, 1909, the son of the late Alex and Mary Avancini Franck. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a longtime member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Dosilina) Yori and Mrs. Olindo (Linda) Roccabruna, both of Rock Springs; one aunt, Carlotta Avancini of Brez-Trento, Italy. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and three uncles also survive. In addition to his parents, Franck was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward P. Franck, who died Nov. 24, 1971 and Pete Franck, who died March 20, 1981, and three uncles, Peter, Albert and Edwin Avancini. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 1987 ROY LELAND LAS VEGAS, Nev.—Memorial services for Roy F. Leland were conducted Thursday, Feb. 12, at Palm Mortuary in Las Vegas. Leland, 93, died Feb. 10 in Las Vegas. He was born Aug. 7, 1893, in Schiassee, Mich. Leland was involved with automobiles throughout his life. He volunteered for World War I but was kept home to teach soldiers how to be mechanics, and in some cases how to drive. Although self-educated, he eventually taught auto engineering at the University of Michigan. Leland moved to Las Vegas in the 1930s and worked for Cashman Cadillac. He also worked at the Henderson magnesium plants during World War II, and as a railroad fireman and engineer, before returning to Cashman and staying there until retiring at 80. He built the popular Desert Love Buggy. Leland was a member of Royal Neighbors of America, Union Pacific Old Timers Association, Union Pacific Railroad Engineers, First United Methodist Church and Retired Senior Citizens Volunteer Program. He was also a senior member of the Clark County Gem Collectors Inc. and the Las Vegas Cactus and Succulent Society. He is survived by his wife, Elma Ann of Las Vegas, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 1987 RUBY SOMMERS Funeral services for Ruby Arilla Lacer Sommers were conducted Tuesday, March 24 at the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Ben Smith of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Sommers, 84, short-time resident of Green River, died Sunday, March 22 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs after a brief illness. She was born July 11, 1902 in Bucklin, Mo., a daughter of Ernest Forrest and Florence Ernestine Reynolds Lacer. She married Roy Bivens in 1925 in Brookfield. They later divorced. She married Irvin F. Longhagen in 1958 in Cheyenne. He died in 1964. She married E.C. Sommers in 1968 in Cheyenne. He died Oct. 21, 1986. She was reared and educated in Bucklin and had lived in Brookfield, Mo., prior to moving to Cheyenne, where she lived for 15 years and then moved to McCook, Neb. where she lived for 20 years. She had lived in Green River for the past two months. She had worked for the Brown Shoe Company of Brookfield in the manufacturing department. She was a member of the Wyndotte Methodist Church in Brookfield and the Eureka Chapter No. 86 of the Order of the Eastern Star in McCook. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Jack (Wanda) Williams of Green River; a granddaughter, Mrs. Bill (Deborah) Harmon and great-granddaughter, Jackie Harmon, both of Green River; three brothers, Glen Lacer of Carrollton, Mo., Bill Lacer of Bucklin and Tom Lacer of Linneus, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Briggs of Lathrop, Mo., and Mrs. Gladys Floyd of Brookfield. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 1987 GEORGE BERNET PALO ALTO, Calif.—Funeral services for George Calixte Bernet were conducted Monday, March 16, at the St. Aloysius Church in Palo Alto, Calif. Bernet, 77, a former Rock Springs resident and longtime resident of Palo Alto, died March 12, at Kaiser Hospital in Redwood City, Calif. He was born in Lovelock, Nev., and grew up in Rock Springs. He worked as a transport driver for Foremost Dairy Co. in Palo Alto. He also worked as a coal miner in Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rose Bernet of Palo Alto; four sons, George J. Bernet of Woodside, Calif., Dan E. Bernet of Redding, Calif., Ed Bernet of Woodland, Calif., and Robert A. Bernet of Palo Alto; a daughter, Sue Ann Buford of Mountain View, Calif.; three sisters, Emily Denis of Menlo Park, Calif., Anne Marie Bowker of Rock Springs and Ruby Jamison, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Calixte Bernet; his mother, Mrs. John Coig; his stepfather; and two brothers, Emil Bernet and Pierre Coig. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 1987 VIOLA TOLAR Funeral services for Viola Tolar were conducted Thursday, March 26, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. H. Eugene Warren of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Tolar, 65, of 3723 Madison Drive No. 4-D, Rock Springs died at 3:25 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past four days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Tolar had been in ill health since Jan. 1. She was born on March 23, 1922, the daughter of the late Leland and Mary Mills Hubbard in Chadron, Nebraska. She attended schools in Chadron and Rock Springs. She married August John Tolar Sr. in Rock Springs in 1940. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Tolar was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, August John Tolar Jr. of Pinedale; two daughters, Mrs. Ben (Peggy) Cordova of Rock Springs and Mrs. Clifford (Ella Louise) Cole of Pinedale; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Tolar was preceded in death by one sister, two brothers and one granddaughter. Pallbearers were Robert Granaas, Clifford Ray Cole, Vernon Thomas Cole, Clifford Cole, Johnny Tolar and Stan Myska. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 1987 ANNE GENETTI A mass of Christian burial for Anne Cecilia Genetti was conducted Thursday, March 26, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Eugene Sullivan of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Genetti, 78, of 216 South 75th West St., Farmington, Utah died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs Mrs. Genetti had been in ill health the past several weeks. She was born on May 17, 1909, the daughter of Stanley and Anna Paulenka Grivna. She married August Genetti. Mrs. Genetti and her husband, August, were the retired owners and operators of the Rose Flower and Gift Shop in Rock Springs for 33 years. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, August of Farmington, one sister and one brother-in-law, Mary and Gordon Riley of Green River. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Josephine Grivna and Joan Medill. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 MARY SEBASTIAN Funeral services for Mary B. Sebastian were conducted Thursday, April 2, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Frank Bozner, Phillip Morris, John Martinez, Charles Martinez, James Martinez and Ernie Rivera. Mrs. Sebastian, 69, of 605 Elias Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 3:30 a.m. Monday, March 30, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Kemmerer and Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Sebastian died following a brief illness. She was born in Ogden on Jan. 30, 1918. She attended schools in Ogden and graduated high school there. She married Tim Ryan in Idaho Falls and he preceded her in death. She later married Guido Sebastian in Evanston on July 13, 1965. He preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Sebastian was a member of the LDS Church, the VFW Auxiliary and F.O. Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include four sons, James Hewitt and Tim Ryan, both of Rawlins, Robert Hewitt of Reliance and Mike Ryan of Rock Springs; four daughters, Mrs. Paul (Linda) Velikaneye of Denver, Mrs. Les (Patricia) Frounflter of Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. Stella Armstrong of Kansas and Mrs. Bill (Betty) Pearson of Rock Springs; three brothers, Melvin Garner of Riverside, Calif., Delmer Garner of Carson, Calif. and Howard Garner of Kelso, Wash.; two sisters, Maxine Maxwell of Seattle and Katherine Calvelage of Bakersfield, Calif.; 26 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 ANGELO TURCATO HELPER, Utah—A mass of Christian burial for Angelo Turcato was conducted Saturday, March 14, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper, Utah. Holy rosary was recited Friday, March 31. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Helper. Pallbearers were Darrell and Larry Turcato, Bruce and Wayne Turcato, Mike Nimmo, Bob Cukale and Tim Waters. Turcato, 90, died March 11, 1987 in a Price nursing home. He was born Oct. 24, 1896 in Vicenza, Italy and married Lena Spillare in Italy. She later died. He later married Ida Sneddon Jan. 10, 1946 in Las Vegas. She died Nov. 16, 1972. He was a Carbon County resident since 1939 and was a former Rock Springs resident. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He worked in various coal mines in the north Carbon area for many years and retired from Western Fuel Coal Co. in 1960. He was a retired member of the UMWA. He is survived by two sons, John and Peter Turcato of Rock Springs; two stepsons and one stepdaughter of Price, Utah; 18 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 MATIAS DOMINGUEZ A funeral mass for Matias Dominguez was conducted Saturday, March 28, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, March 27, at the church. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Dominguez, 99, longtime resident of Green River, died Wednesday, March 25, in the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home in Rock Springs of causes incident to age. He was born Feb. 25, 1888 in Llano, N.M., a son of Ramon and Susana Lovato Dominguez. He married Maria Doloritas Tafoya on Dec. 14, 1918 in Penasco, N.M. She died November 28, 1979. He spent his early years and was educated in New Mexico and lived in Colorado prior to moving to Green River in 1945. He worked as a sheepherder and as a carman for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elma Maestas of Green River; two sons, Manuel Dominguez of Dayton, Ohio and Armando Dominguez of Albuquerque, N.M. and 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 ELIZABETH MOTICHKA Funeral services for Elizabeth Jane Motichka were conducted Wednesday, April 1, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy A. Miller officiated. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Stephen Fermelia, Robert Tynsky, James Tynsky, Duane Tynsky, Dave Tynsky, Tom Gerstenberger, Mike Gerstenberger and John Bachman. Mrs. Motichka, 81, of 7794 East Jefferson Place, Denver, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Berkley Manor Care Center in Denver. A resident of Denver since 1976 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Motichka had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Dawson, N.M. on Nov. 1, 1905, the daughter of the late William John and Eliza Jane Parrins Williams. She attended schools in New Mexico. She married Michael John Motichka in Rock Springs on April 15, 1926. He preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1976. Mrs. Motichka was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Gerstenberger of Denver, Beverly Bonella of Concord, Calif., and Marjorie Lyon of Hemet, Calif.; one brother, George Williams of Salt Lake City; one sister, Marie Vance of Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Motichka was preceded in death by six sisters, six brothers and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 RENALDO FRANCK A mass of Christian burial for Renaldo Franck was conducted Friday, March 27, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, March 26, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. The pallbearers were Edward Yori Jr., Robert Yori, David Yori, Gene Roccabruna, August Kaumo Jr., and Herman Corazza. Franck, 77, of 759 Rugby St., Rock Springs, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he had been a patient for the past two and a half months. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Franck had been in ill health the past several years. He was born in Rock Springs on June 7, 1909, the son of the late Alex and Mary Avancini Franck. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a longtime member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Dosilina) Yori and Mrs. Olindo (Linda) Roccabruna, both of Rock Springs; one aunt, Carlotta Avancini of Brez-Trento, Italy. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. In addition to his parents, Franck was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward P. Franck, who died Nov. 24, 1971, and Pete Franck, who died March 20, 1981, and three uncles, Peter, Albert and Edwin Avancini. Out-of-town guests attending the funeral were Mr. Gene Roccabruna of Cheyenne, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yori Jr. of Cheyenne, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yori of Aurora, Colo., and Michael and Michelli Yori of Aurora, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 VIVIAN BARTEK Funeral services for Vivian Bartek were conducted Saturday, March 28, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, March 27, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Bartek, 64, of 887 Iola St., Aurora, Colo., died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Hospice of St. John in Lakewood, Colo. She had been in ill health since December of 1986. She was born Sept. 3, 1922 in Rock Springs to the late Bernard and Irma Todd. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School, she marred William Joseph Bartek in Rock Springs March 26, 1944. He preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 1977. A resident of Aurora for the past 25 years and former Rock Springs resident, she was a member of the St. Therese Catholic Church and the St. Therese Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors include three sons, William Bartek Jr. of Boulder, Colo., Robert Bartek of Aurora and Thomas Bartek of Lawton, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Al (Barbara) Enfield and Mrs. Louis (Patricia) Lopez, both of Aurora; three brothers, Patrick Todd of Campbell, Calif., Paul Todd of Tucson, Ariz., and Leo Todd of Salt Lake City; three sisters, Catherine Astle of Salt Lake City, Vernoica Glagovich of Torrance, Calif., and Marie Cardoza of Kuna, Idaho; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband William, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Hamm and Bernice Corhn. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 MARGUERITE GIANOLA EVANSTON—A funeral mass for Marguerite L. Gianola was conducted Tuesday, March 21, in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Diamondville. The Rev. Bill Gianola was celebrant. A rosary was Monday, March 30, at the church. Burial was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Mrs. Gianola, 79, of Frontier died March 26, in Carrollton, Ga. She was born July 18, 1907 in Hudson to Dominic and Elizabeth McGee Boyle. She married Tony Gianola Oct. 16, 1933 in Lander. He died Oct. 12, 1952. She was a member of the Catholic Church, St. Patrick’s CCW and the Candlelight Hour. She is survived by sons, Rev. Bill Gianola and Jack Gianola of Ft. Collins, Colo.; daughters, Ginger Rooks of Carrollton, Cheryl Tennsyson of Kemmerer and Mary Anne Rau of Lander; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Maymie O’Neal of Las Vegas and Lucille Kominski of Frontier. She was preceded in death by her husband, son and brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 FRANCES HAZELWOOD BIDDEFORD, Maine—Funeral services for Frances Hansen Hazelwood were conducted Monday, March 30, in Cortez, Colo. Mrs. Hazelwood, 46, longtime resident of Green River, died at her home in Biddeford, March 25. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Ronald Hansen of Laramie and David Hansen, stationed with the U.S. Marines in Hawaii; one daughter, Cheryl Hansen of Evanston; one grandson, Richard Hansen of Laramie; three sisters, Ada Painton of Cortez, Colo., Frankie Ravenscrost of Cotton, Calif., and Katherine Plank of Las Vegas, Nev., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 THOMAS COOK OGDEN, Utah—Graveside services for Thomas U. Cook were conducted Saturday, March 28, at Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. Father Francs Winder of the Episcopal Church officiated. The Unity Lodge No. 18 AF and AM also officiated. Cook, 79, died March 25 at his home in Ogden of a heart attack. He was born Nov. 30, 1907 in Rock Springs, a son of Edward and Ellen Unsworth Cook. He married Dorothy S. Horn on Sept. 12, 1932 in Salt Lake City. He lived in Rock Springs, Salt Lake City, Pocatello, Idaho and in the Ogden area since 1955. He was educated in Rock Springs schools and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Ogden. He was a member of the Unity Lodge No. 18 AF and AM. He was a salesman for the Sears and Roebuck Co., retiring July 31, 1972. Survivors include his widow of Ogden; two sons, Thomas R. Cook of Mesa, Ariz., and Robert E. Cook of Ogden; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother, Harold Cook at San Diego and one sister, Mrs. Dolly Brown of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 JOAN FACINELLI A mass of Christian burial for Joan M. Facinelli was conducted Friday, April 3, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, April 2, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Facinelli, 96, of 622 B Street, Rock Springs, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, March 30, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since Feb. 6. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Facinelli had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Italy on May 16, 1890 and attended schools in Central City and Denver and married Victor J. Facinelli in Denver in 1919. Facinelli preceded her in death in 1962. Mrs. Facinelli was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, past president of the Rock Springs Woman’s Club, past president of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Woolgrowers Association Auxiliary. Mrs. Facinelli was the oldest parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. Survivors include three nieces, Evalyn Patterson of Cheyenne, Rosemary Anselmi of Lander and Mary Catherine Paul of Sherman Oaks, Calif. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Facinelli was preceded in death by her parents and several stepbrothers, including Emmanuel Zancanella of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 1987 NORMAN LARSEN MANILA—Funeral services for Norman Max (Sonny) Larsen were conducted Saturday, March 28, at the Manila LDS Ward Chapel. Bishop Glen Tinker officiated the services. Burial was in the Manila Cemetery. Bruce Christensen dedicated the grave. Pallbearers were his sons, Make Larsen, Dave Larsen and Kenneth Larsen; son-in-laws, Don Littlewood, George Bruce and brother-in-law, Dell Dunn. Larsen, 75, died March 25, 1987 in Salt Lake City. He was born May 31, 1911 in Lynwood, Utah to Max Marlus Larsen and Elna Ronholt. He married Muerl Searle on Oct. 7, 1932 in Manila, Utah. He was a finish carpenter and lived in Manila most of his life. Survivors include his wife; five children, Michael N. Larsen of San Diego, David J. Larsen of Brigham City, Karen Bruce of Dugway, Utah, Kathy Littlewood of Taylorsville, Utah and Kenneth Larsen of West Valley City, Utah; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Helga R. Larsen and Ruth Dunn, both of Manila and Ebba Fieldfisher of London, England. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 11, 1987 ELPIS GIMAS Funeral services for Elpis Gimas were conducted Monday, April 6, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer services was given Sunday, April 5, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. The pallbearers were Scott Pappas, Arthur Kalivas, Greg Bush, Angelo Kallas, Kurt Engstrom and Peter Dolas. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Pappas, Tom Nocis, Gus Kalivas, John Kalivas, Steve Kalivas, Mike Gaviotis, George Varras, Chris Leventis, Pete Kallas and Ed Kiernan. Mrs. Gimas, 50, of 190 Cedar ST., Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:13 a.m. Friday, April 3. A resident of Green River since 1961, Mrs. Gimas had been in ill health since August of 1986. She was born in Katerene, Greece on April 3, 1937, the daughter of Angelo and Persefone Evagelos. She attended schools in Greece and graduated high school there. Mrs. Gimas attended college in Greece and married Nick Gimas in Katerne, Greece on May 7, 1961. Mrs. Gimas was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Survivors include her husband, Nick of Green River; her mother, Persafone of Katarene, Greece; two sons, George Nick GImas and Steve Nick Gimas, both attending the University of Wyoming at Laramie; two brothers, Thomas Gourmanou of Katerene, Greece and Thanos Gourmanou of Pereas, Greece; one sister, Anna Antoniaphes of Solonika, Greece and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gimas was preceded in death by her father who died in 1985. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 11, 1987 CORY SWENSEN Funeral services for Cory Swenson were conducted Thursday, April 9, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jesse Oliver of the Calvary Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Swensen, 13, and his 14-year-old motorcycle passenger Skipp Scott, were hit by a truck in a head-on collision when the two vehicles met at the top of a rise in the road on Pinion Street by the skating rink in Clearview Acres, north of Rock Springs. Swensen died of internal injuries. He was born in Roosevelt, Utah on Jan. 10, 1974, the son of Chris Kelly and Linda Gail Gill Swensen. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was in the seventh grade at White Mountain Junior High School. He was a member of the Free Style Wrestling Club. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs; two brothers, Tony Swensen and Jerry Lucas, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Kellie Swensen of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Frank Swensen of Mount Pleasant, Utah and Ada Peterson of Ranchester; his maternal grandparents, Juanita Kelien of Rock Springs and Walter Gill of Augusta, Ga., and several aunts and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 11, 1987 HOKE NIX OMAHA, Neb.—Funeral services for Hoke Newton Nix, 78, of 312 So. 51st St., Omaha, Neb., who died March 24 after a seven-months illness, were March 26 in the Calvary Baptist Church in Omaha. Cremation followed the services. Nix was born May 17, 1909 in Easton, Colo., the son of Charles Benjamin and Mintie Saxton Nix. He married the former Emma B. Preece in Rock Springs in August of 1951. Nix enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 29, 1942, served in the South Pacific as a storekeeper first class until his honorable discharge Dec. 2, 1944. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder and was in the accounting department of the Union Pacific Coal Company in Rock Springs prior to being transferred to Omaha in 1963 to the Union Pacific Railroad Company accounting department. Upon retirement from the UPRR, Hoke worked at the Westroads Shopping Mall in Omaha in the security department and for the last eight and one-half years worked as a mail clerk at a large agribusiness, CONAGRA, in the corporate headquarters in Omaha. Nix was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, had served as treasurer of the First Baptist Church in Rock Springs and treasurer of Calvary Baptist Church in Omaha, was a lifetime member of the P.T.A. and served as treasurer of the Mid-America Council of Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his wife, Emma of Omaha; sons, Stanley H. of Jackson and Glen C. of Omaha; his sister, Martha Mae Nix of Greeley, Colo.; brothers, Paul and Kenneth Nix of Palo Alto, Calif., and Gordon E. Nix of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Nix was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Mintie Nix of Greeley; and brothers, Carl Nix of Seattle, Glen Nix of San Francisco and Claude Nix of Greeley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 11, 1987 JOHN ZEBRE EVANSTON—A funeral mass for John Zebre was conducted Saturday, April 4, in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Diamondville. Father Gerald Sullivan was celebrant. Burial was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Zebre, 78, of Frontier, died April 11 in Kemmerer. He was born July 29, 1908 in Kranj, South Austria, to John and Mary Proust Zebre. He was a member of the Catholic Church, a member of the South Slavonic Catholic Union Lodge and a member of the United Mine Workers. He worked for several years as a coal miner. He is survived by two brothers, Emil A. Zebre and Frank Zebre, both of Kemmerer; three sisters, Mary Udovich of Sheboygan, Wis., Mrs. Arthur (Stephanie) Piz of Kemmerer, Mrs. Allan (Olga) Kirkwood of Kemmerer and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 11, 1987 REBECCA DAISA Funeral services for Rebecca Hanson Daisa were conducted Thursday, April 2, at the First Assembly of God Church. Cremation followed the services. She was born on Orcas Island, Wash. March 5, 1983 and died March 28 in Sacramento, Calif., of injuries sustained in a fall. Her parents are Jody and Vickie Hanson Daisa, both of Rock Springs. She is survived by her brother, Jordan, who is one and one-half years old and half-brothers, Russell and Brandon Carell of Powell. Maternal grandparents are John and Lois Hanson of Winnett, Mont. Paternal grandparents are Joseph and Wanda Daisa of Bryan, Tex. She is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles including Bob and Connie Egerer of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, John Hansen of Seattle, Wash., Linda Watson of Helena, Mont., and Scott and Sandy Houston of Great Falls, Mont. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Karen Hansen of Rock Springs. Other aunts and uncles who survive include Bob and Debbie Gobin of Bryan. Numerous cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 11, 1987 JUANITA PARKS EL PASO, Texas—Funeral services for Juanita Letha Avery Parks were conducted Saturday, March 28, with burial in the El Paso Veterans Cemetery. Mrs. Parks died March 24 in her home in El Paso, Texas. She was born Aug. 15, 1921 near Foss, Okla., and married Cecil W. Parks on Aug. 2, 1941. Survivors are her husband, Cecil Parks; one daughter, Janet Golay of Shawnee, Okla.; two sons, Terry Parks of Anchorage, Alaska and Gary Parks of Houston; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Reva Stainbrook of Rock Springs, Vera Martin of Madera, Calif., Fern Lamb of Purcell, Okla., DeLorise Gilliland of Yukon, Okla., and Carol Koscheski of Pensacola, Fla.; and one brother, Ace Avery of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 11, 1987 MARJORIE JACKSON OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 9, at St. Francis Church in Oklahoma City for Marjorie Ellen (Altstatt) Jackson, who died Tuesday, March 31, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Charleston, Ark. on July 10, 1924, the daughter of the late Agnes Altstatt and Earl Altstatt. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark. Survivors include her husband, Walter E. Jackson of Oklahoma City; nine children and 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Melton of Midwest City, Okla., Mrs. Anne Kitchen of Edina, Minn. and Mrs. Billie Crawford of Superior and one brother, Gerald Phillip Altstatt, also of Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 1987 ALAN EASTON Funeral services for Alan Easton were conducted Friday, April 17, at the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. The Rev. David L. Wade of the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Easton, 67, of Green River died Tuesday, April 14 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 29, 1919, in Harrington, England, a son of John and Katherine Hawkins Easton. He married Christine Russell Echer on June 3, 1941 in Rock Springs. At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Rock Springs from England. He graduated from Reliance High School in 1939 and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He lived in Winton from 1941-46, then moved to Kemmerer until 1965 and has since lived in Green River. He worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Winton, VanGas in Kemmerer and Stauffer Chemical Company in Green River. He also owned and operated the Ponderosa Bar in Green River. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the B.P.O. Elks. He is survived by his wife, Christine Easton of Green River; a son, Robert A. Easton of Rock Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Patricia) Gregory of Rock Springs; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Yenne, and a brother, John Easton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 1987 ELOISA GOMEZ A mass of Christian burial for Eloisa Gomez was conducted Saturday, April 11, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, April 10, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were her sons, Reynold, Anthony, Joseph, LeRoy, Abel, Domingo and Benito Gomez. Mrs. Gomez, 74, of 3723 Madison Drive, A-1, in Rock Springs died at her home, April 8, after a brief illness. A resident of Rock Springs since 1983 and former longtime Superior resident, she was born in San Pablo, N.M., on March 22, 1913, the daughter of the late Reyes and Petronila Blea Aragon. She attended schools in New Mexico. She married Abel Gomez in Las Vegas, N.M., on April 19, 1940. He preceded her in death Oct. 3, 1983. She was a member of the Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center and the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include eight sons, Anthony, Leroy, Abel, Benito, Joseph, David and Domingo Gomez, all of Rock Springs and Reynold of Denver; one daughter, Mrs. Simeon (Corina) Bautista of Wenatchee, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. John (Jenny) Santiallanes of Loveland, Colo.; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gomez was preceded in death by two brothers and one aunt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 1987 MATTHEU TRESSLER Funeral services for Mattheu Alan Tressler were conducted Tuesday, April 14, at the Vista Bible Church. The Rev. Dave Grover officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Tressler, 12, of W. Bar K Trailer Court, Space No. 50, west of Rock Springs, died at 8:30 a.m. April 9 at the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since April 3, 1987. He was in ill health since February. He was born June 27, 1975 in Pinckneyville, Ill., the son of Alan and Karen Smith Tressler. He was a student at the White Mountain Junior High School in the seventh grade, a member of the science club and an honor student. He was in the Quest Program. He was a former resident of Willisville, Ill., and a member of the Vista Bible Church. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Andrea Marie Tressler of Rock Springs; a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Blair W. (Roberta) Tressler of Confluence, Pa.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale T> Smith of Benton, Ill., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Blair Tressler, May 15, 1986. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 1987 SHIRLEY BALL EVANSTON—Funeral services for Shirley Ball wee conducted Friday, April 17, in the Kemmerer LDS Stake Center. Bishop Gary Smith officiated. Burial was in the South Lincoln Cemetery. Mrs. Ball, 60, of Kemmerer died April 13 in the South Lincoln Hospital. She was born Feb. 28, 1927 in Montpelier, Idaho to Wallace W. and Minerva Tueller Teuscher. She married A. Ray Ball on Jan. 5, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and was secretary for the Federal Land Bank and PCA in Kemmerer. Mrs. Ball was a member of the LDS Church, served as relief society president for nine years, was Stake Young Women’s president for several years, received the Silver Fawn in scouting, cooked at scout camp for 18 years and taught in most all of the church auxiliaries. She is survived by her husband of Kemmerer; two sons, Gordon D. of Kemmerer and William of Buena Park, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Brent (Raeleen) Roberts of Mesa, Ariz.; six grandchildren; one brother, Dr. Wallace Vaughn Teuscher of Vancouver, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. Logan (Carol) Mattson of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Harold (Marilyn) Horrocks of Vancouver, Mrs. Gary (Ruth) Thompson of George Town, Idaho and Mrs. Richard (LuJean) Fry of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 1987 THOMAS WITHROW RIVERTON—Funeral services for Thomas Withrow were conducted Thursday, April 16, at the Davis Funeral Home. Father Joseph Harte officiated. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Withrow, 58, died in Riverton April 14. He was born Oct. 21, 1928 in Hanna to Maynard and Emma Withrow. He was an underground miner or mechanic. Withrow married Shirley Woods on Nov. 16, 1974 in Hudson. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. He lived near Riverton and Lander for about 20 years. He is survived by three sons, Darrell Withrow of Riverton, Donnie Crerar of Arapahoe, and Gary Grerar of Thermopolis; eight daughters, Laura Harris of Arapahoe, Trudy Knight of California, Sherrie Keele of Riverton, Tina Pierce of Lander, Rose Withrow of Riverton, Debra Shaw of Thermopolis, Tammy Crerar of Cheyenne and Brenda Crerar of Cheyenne; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 1987 DORA EDMISTEN ORANGE, Calif.—Funeral services for Dora Ethel Beeler Edmisten were conducted Monday, April 13, at the Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska. Burial was in the North Platte City Cemetery. Mrs. Edmisten, 93, died April 9 in the St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, Calif. She was a resident of Green River from 1926-82. Mrs. Edmisten was born May 12, 1893 in Wallace, Neb., a daughter of Frank and Melissa Hiser Beeler. She was married to Roy H. Edmisten in North Platte, Neb., on March 4, 1914. Edmisten preceded her in death, as well as two children and one great-grandson. Survivors include two sons, Lennard R. Edmisten of Orange and Neil Edmisten of Littleton, Colo.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 1987 CARL NELSON THORNTON, Colo.—Funeral services for Carl L. Nelson were conducted Thursday, April 2, in Denver. Nelson, 60, died March 30 in Thornton. He was a former resident of Rock Springs and Reliance. Nelson was born Aug. 17, 1926 in Oak Creek, Colo., a son of Carl and Margaret Nelson. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1950 and worked as a miner in Reliance. He was also chief for the Thornton Fire Department. He retired after 20 years of service. He married Dorothy Bair on June 30, 1948 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife; five children, Rhonda, Carl, Robin, Gunnar and Corey; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a brother, Bud Nelson of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 1987 ROBERT CHAPPLE A funeral mass for Robert “Bobby” Rudolph Sanchez Chapple was conducted Monday, April 13, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, April 12, at the church. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Chapple, 34, of 919 Wilderness Trail in Green River, died at about 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at his home. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Chapple died from an apparent self-inflicted .44 caliber gunshot wound to the neck. Chapple had reportedly been despondent prior to the incident. He was born March 3, 1953 in Rock Springs, a son of Rudy A. and Faviola Gloria Cordova Sanchez. He married Patricia Louise Arguello on July 22, 1978 in Elko, Nev. He lived his entire life in Green River and graduated from Green River High School in 1971. He worked for FMC as an underground miner for the past seven years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of Green River; his father of El Monte, Calif.; two daughters, Moniqua and Stephany Chapple, both of Green River; a grandmother, Mrs. Marina Sanchez of Pueblo, Colo.; a stepfather, Del Chapple of Green River and a stepmother, Rose Sanchez of El Monte, Calif.; half-brothers and sisters, Gerald Sanchez and Sammy Sanchez, both of El Monte, Bert Chapple of Green River, Jim Chapple of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Connie Chapple of Green River, Mrs. Lori Wiph of Phoenix, Ariz., Annette Sanchez of El Monte, Mrs. Nola Kimbro of Idaho Falls, Mrs. Susie Faulkingham of Idaho Falls and Mrs. Patty Silver of Charlotte, N.C. He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Peggy Sanchez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 DOROTHY HARMON Funeral services for Dorothy B. Harmon were conducted Wednesday, April 22, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Cremation followed the services. Mrs. Harmon, 81, of 220 Sherman St., Rock Springs, died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since March 21. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Harmon died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Rock Springs on Feb. 9, 1906, the daughter of the late Peter Christian and Mariane Nielson Bunning. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1924. Mrs. Harmon attended the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Wyoming and the Colorado State University. She received a bachelor of arts degree and taught in the Rock Springs public school system for 28 years. She married Hans Harmon in Salt Lake City on June 4, 1928. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1961. Mrs. Harmon was a member of the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center, the University of Wyoming Alumni Association, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and a charter member of the Rock Springs Art Guild. Survivors include one niece, Mrs. Sam (Isabel) Kurtz of Rock Springs, and three nephews, Chris Gras, Christian Bunning and Robert Bunning, all of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Harmon was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 KENNETH HAHN CHEYENNE—Funeral services for Kenneth P. Hahn were conducted Saturday, April 18, at Weiderspahn Chapel in Cheyenne. The Rev. David Rockwood officiated. Cremation followed the services at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Hahn, 45, of Cheyenne died Monday, April 13 in Denver. He was a supervisor of Mountain Bell for 17 years and retired March 31, 1987. He is survived by his wife, Ann Hahn of Cheyenne, whom he married Aug. 29, 1975, in Jackson; one son, Tyler Hahn of Cheyenne and three daughters, Bonnie Gray of Seattle, Barbara Putman of Orangeville, Utah and Deborah Hahn of Phoenix, Ariz. Other survivors include his mother, Freida Hahn of Cheyenne; a brother, Richard Hahn of Cheyenne; a sister, Loretta Miller of Tallahassee, Fla. and nine grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 STEVEN BOMAN Funeral services for Steven Westley Boman were conducted Saturday, April 18, at Brigham City 17th LDS Ward. Interment was in the Brigham City Cemetery. Boman, 25, of 525 West Virginia Place, Green River, was found dead at his home early Wednesday morning, April 15, the victim of an apparent suicide. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Boman died of asphyxia due to carbon monoxide poisoning. He was born May 28, 1961 in Provo, Utah, the son of Wesley Kerr and Francell Brown Boman. He married Leisha Scott Feb. 10, 1984 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He was a member of the LDS Church and was an elder. He graduated from Box Elder High School and LDS Seminary. He worked for Smith’s Management Corporation for 10 years and was assistant manager in the Green River store. He lived in Brigham City, Utah, prior to moving to Green River. Survivors include his wife of Green River; one son and one daughter, Jared Reed Boman and Kimberly Boman, both of Green River; his parents, Wes and Carolyn Boman of Perry, Utah, and Francell Boman of Brigham City, Utah; grandparents, Fern Brown and Emma Boman of Brigham City; two sisters, Mrs. Lori Price of Brigham City and Mrs. Suzanne Ord of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 VIOLET NELLEN Funeral services for Violet Marie Nellen were conducted Saturday, April 18, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The services were conducted by the Order of the Eastern Star. Graveside services and interment were conducted Saturday, April 18, at the Larkin Sunset Gardens in Sandy, Utah. Mrs. Nellen, 89, of 1650 Dewar Drive No. 138, Rock Springs, died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1980 and former resident of LaBarge, Mrs. Nellen had been in ill health the past three months. She was born on June 3, 1897, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Maude White Gogel. She attended schools in Toledo and married William Henry Nellen in Parco on Dec. 20, 1919. Mrs. Nellen was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, William of Rock Springs; two sons, William G. Nellen and Glenn L. Nellen, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Kathleen Keeney of Rock Springs; one brother, Lester H. Gogel of Overton, Nev.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nellen was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Alton; one daughter, who died in infancy and one brother, Raymond Gogel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 HENRY HARTMANN OCEANSIDE, Calif.—Memorial services for Henry G. Hartmann were conducted Thursday, April 23, at the First Presbyterian Church in Oceanside. Hartmann, 71, died April 19 at his home as 2326 Snead Drive, Oceanside. He was born Feb. 14, 1916, to Lena and Herman Hartmann. He enlisted in the Navy early in World War II, serving as engineering officer aboard a destroyed in the north Atlantic. After the war, he worked for DuPont in Wilmington, Del. In 1952, he came to FMC in Green River as assistant maintenance superintendent, advancing to general engineering superintendent when he accepted a transfer to American Viscose Division of FMC and lived at Media, Pa. He remained there until retiring from FMC and moving to Oceanside. He is survived by three daughters, Nancy Miller of Huntington Beach, Calif., Mrs. Steve (Karen) Craig of Grand Junction, Colo., and Carol Ann Hartmann of Swarthmore, Pa., and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 ETHEL GEORGES KEMMERER—A funeral mass for Ethel Elizabeth Georges was conducted Friday, April 24 in the ST. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kemmerer. Rosary services were Thursday, April 23. Interment was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Georges, 80, of Kemmerer died April 19 in Sacramento, Calif. Born March 25, 1907 in Diamondville, she married John B. Georges May 12, 1922 in Paris, Idaho. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, the Moose Lodge and the Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of Kemmerer; three sons and one daughter, John Georges Jr. of Kemmerer, LeRoy Georges of Sacramento, Perry Georges of Cheyenne, Leonard Georges of Las Vegas, Nev., and Dorothy Jean Jacobson of Naperville, Ill.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 IDA SEBASTIAN KEMMERER—A mass of Christian burial for Ida M. Sebastian was conducted Tuesday, April 22, in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Diamondville. The Rev. Gerald Sullivan was celebrant. A rosary was recited Monday, April 20 at the church. Burial was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Mrs. Sebastian, 83, died April 15 in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born Aug. 28, 1903 in Pocatello, Idaho to John and Anna Corra Griff and married Chester Sebastian in August of 1921 in Kemmerer. He died July 27, 1974. She was a member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Altar Society. She is survived by one son, Joe Sebastian of Kemmerer; two daughters, Vina Mouire of Phoenix and Gloria Smith of La Jolla, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one sister, Anita DePauw of Illinois. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 MAUDIE WILLIAMS Graveside services for Maudie Maye Williams were conducted Monday, April 20. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Williams, 81, of Salt Lake City died April 16. She married Charles E. Williams of Salt Lake City. Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late George and Bertha Moore. A brother, Raymond E. Moore, and a sister, Elsie Foster, preceded her in death. She is survived by one sister, Icle Simkin; one nephew, Dwayne E. Mudd of Rock Springs; a niece, Jacque Davis of Salt Lake City and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 ROBERT KENDRICK CRAIG, Colo.—Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Vernon Kendrick were conducted Tuesday, April 21, at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Kendrick, 55, Craig, formerly of Greeley, died Thursday, April 16 at Hiawatha Camp near Rock Springs. He was born Jan. 27, 1932 to Al and Ruth (Markley) Kendrick in Platteville, Colo. On June 12, 1971, he married Peggy Baker in Austin, Texas. Kendrick lived in Greeley, Colo., from 1931 until 1971 when he moved to the Steamboat Springs, Colo. and Craig areas, where he had lived since. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a field operator in gas and oil production and had also worked for Hensel Phelps and owned a construction company in the Craig and Steamboat Springs area. He was a member of VFW Post No. 6624 in Evans, Colo. Survivors are his wife, Peggy of Craig; four daughters, Mrs. Debra Harding of Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Lori Mayo of Lake Tahoe, Nev., Mrs. Tammy Moore of Denver and Mrs. Jack (Shelly) Clinton of Oklahoma; a son, Rick of Lake Tahoe; a stepson, Leroy Baker of Steamboat Springs; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Kendrick of Greeley; a sister, Mrs. Vern (Thelma) Renz of Greeley; a brother, Dennis of Rock Springs; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. A granddaughter, Jessica Clinton, died in 1985. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 1987 GLADYS FRANKLIN PINEDALE—Funeral services for Gladys Franklin were conducted Friday, April 24, at McLean’s Funeral Home in Palisade, Colo. Burial was in the DeBeque Cemetery, DeBeque, Colo. Mrs. Franklin, 95, died early Tuesday morning, April 21, at the Sublette County Retirement Center in Pinedale. She was born Feb. 7, 1892, the daughter of George and Anna Huntley of Flagler, Colo. She attended Huntley Schools in Flagler and was awarded a teacher’s certificate. She married Floyd C. Franklin Dec. 30, 1914 in Flagler and lived on the Franklins’ ranch in Highmore, Colo. Franklin died in 1934. Mrs. Franklin moved to Glenwood Springs, Colo., where she was employed as a hotel housekeeper at the Denver Hotel for 27 years until her retirement in 1971. She moved to Rock Springs at that time to make her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Markley ST. John at 810 West St. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. St. John of Rock Springs; two sons, Bernard Franklin of Meeker, Colo. and George Franklin of Grand Junction, Colo.; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Franklin was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Edith Foster; six brothers, Vernon, John, Maurice, Cecil, Donald and Lloyd and two sisters, Opal Jackson and Freda Robb. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 2, 1987 AUGUST BERTAGNOLLI A mass of Christian burial for August Gabriel Bertagnolli was conducted Saturday, April 25, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, April 24, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by the Wyoming National Guard. The pallbearers were Wayne Baumann, Gary Ratti, Emil Corazza, Chris Corazza, Herman Corazza and Bob Bytendrop. Bertagnolli, 81, of 1650 Dewar Drive, Space 19, Rock Springs died at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home where he had been a patient for the past eight days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Bertagnolli had been in ill health the past six months. He was born in Gillespie, Ill., on Sept. 30, 1905, the son of the late Gabriel and Caroline Menghini Bertagnolli. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Emelie Corazza in Rock Springs on Jan. 8, 1945. Bertagnolli was a retired auto mechanic, having worked in Rock Springs for many years. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Emelie of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Dan (Olga) Sevanovich and Mrs. John (Florence) Yakimovich, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bertagnolli was preceded in death by four brothers, Aldo and Elmo and two who died in infancy and one sister, Elvira Menghini. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 2, 1987 MARY BERT Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Hand Bert were conducted Monday, April 27, in the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Pat Baldwin of the Green River First Baptist Church officiated. Burial took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Bert, 85, of Green River died April 24 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs of causes incident to age. She was born Feb. 26, 1902, a daughter of Major and Laura Bell Smith Hand. She married Elvis Eugene Evans on Dec. 2, 1918 in Palestine, Texas. He died May 8, 1958, and she married George H. Bert in 1970 in San Diego. He died May 30, 1977. She spent her early years and was educated in Texas and lived in El Cajon, Calif., from 1956-1982. She lived in Green River since 1982. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in California and was a member of the Baptist Church. She had worked for many years as cook in various hospitals in California. She is survived by a daughter and son, Verna Lee Lease and Ray Evans, both of Green River; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sue Billings of Edna, Texas and Mrs. Carrie Albright of Tyler, Texas and two brothers, Archie Hand of Springville, ARiz. and Temple Hand of Temple, Texas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 2, 1987 JAMES HACKETT DENVER—Memorial services for James L. Hackett were conducted Tuesday, April 21, at Harvey Park Christian Church in Denver. The Rev. Paul C. Hendricks officiated. Hackett of Denver, formerly of Boulder, Colo., died Wednesday, April 15, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver. He was 77. Hackett was born in Rock Springs on Dec. 16, 1909. He was the son of Frances Lane Hackett and James T. Hackett. He married Geneva Collins in Kemmerer on Aug. 14, 1928. Hackett lived in the Boulder area form 1943-73. He was a meat cutter and retired in 1982. He was a member of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, Boulder Elks Club, Boulder Masonic Lodge, Denver Broncos Quarterback Club, American Legion No. 17 and an honorary member of the University of Colorado Football Alumni “C” Club. Survivors include his wife of Denver; one daughter, Marge North of Indian Hills, Colo.; one brother, Harry Hackett of Pocatello, Idaho; two sisters, Vernice Outsen of Salt Lake City and Alice Baretta of Denver; and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 2, 1987 LILA JOHNSON DULUTH, Minn.—Graveside services for Lila M. Malo Johnson were conducted Wednesday, April 22, in Astoria, Ore. Mrs. Johnson, 77, died April 19, 1987 in Duluth. She was born in Superior March 5, 1910 to Paul and Christina Malo. She moved to Rock Springs in 1912. She married Wayne Johnson in 1929 in Rock Springs. They had one daughter, Lois, who survives her. The family moved to Hanna and later moved to Astoria, Ore., where they lived for more than 35 years. She and her husband then moved to Berkeley, Calif. After her husband’s death, she moved to Duluth to live with her daughter. Survivors include her daughter; two brothers, Eugene Malo of Rock Springs and Arvo Malo of Pocatello, Idaho; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were one child who died in infancy; one brother, William Malo and her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 2, 1987 JOSEPH PIVIK Graveside services for Joseph Max Pivik were conducted Wednesday, April 29, in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, April 28, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pivik, 62, of 206 Agate St., Rock Springs died at about 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 26. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Pivik was the victim of an apparent suicide. Vase also said the cause of death was asphyxia due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Pivik was born in Hudson on Sept. 19, 1924, the son of Joseph H. and Mary Schlevar Pivik. He attended schools in Rock Spings and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1948. Pivik was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the American Legion. Survivors include his mother, Mary Pivik of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Pam) McGarvey and Mrs. Tom (Cindy) Cheney, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Stanley Pivik of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Lou (Pauline) Taubert of Casper and Arlene Pivik of Rock Springs; two grandsons, Matthew Cheney and Michael McGarvey; four granddaughters, Amber and Audrey Cheney and Megan and Maren McGarvey, all of Rock Springs; one uncle, two aunts, several cousins and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph who died on July 9, 1979. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 2, 1987 NORMA LYTLE ROUND MOUNTAIN, Nev.—A memorial service for Norma L. Lytle was conducted Wednesday, April 22 in Reno, Nev. Cremation took place at the Mountain View Crematory. Mrs. Lytle, 47, died April 19 at a Reno, Nev. hospital. A native of Cody, she was born June 13, 1939 and was a Round Mountain resident for the past four years, coming from Salt Lake City. Mrs. Lytle was office supervisor for an insurance company. She was a member of Gold Diggers Women’s Club of Round Mountain. Surviving are her husband, Frank, and daughter, Sheri Barlow, both of Round Mountain; son, Mark of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother, Arthur Goff of Billings, Mont.; sister, Jessie Fetzer of Hart Mountain and one grandchild. She and her family were residents of Green River for several years before moving to Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 2, 1987 HALE LAW Funeral services for Hale Law were conducted Wednesday, April 29, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Roy Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Military honors and graveside services were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Law, 67, of 1405 Main St., Reliance died at 5:25 p.m., Friday, April 24, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Reliance, Law had been in ill health the past month. He was born in Harcko, Ill., on Nov. 4, 1919, the son of the late James and Edna Mae Russell Law. He attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School in 1937. He also attended the University of Wyoming. Law was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He married the former Dorothy Katheryn Pummell in Los Angeles on Dec. 18, 1945. She preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 1978. Law was a retired electrician, having worked for Ockerman Electric for 25 years. He was a member of the F.O. Eagles Aerie 151, B.P.O. Elks, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Rock Springs Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Gale) Krueth of Rock Springs; Mrs. Jerry (Lana) Hernandez of Reliance; one brother, Clifford Law of Daniel and six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Dorothy, Law was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 9, 1987 LAMOND BAILEY Funeral services for Lamond Bailey were conducted Wednesday, May 6, at the Manning Funeral Chapel in Pocatello, Idaho. Bishop Robert Marshall of the LDS Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Pocatello. A memorial service was conducted Friday, May 8, at the vase Funeral Chapel. Bailey, 31, of Rock Springs died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, May 2 on Highway 30 outside Montpelier, Idaho. Bailey died instantly from injuries sustained in a head-on automobile accident. He was born Dec. 10, 1955, the son of Jim and Virginia Jolley Bailey. He attended schools in Pocatello and was a graduate of the Pocatello High School with the class of 1974. Bailey attended Idaho State University. A resident of Rock Springs for the past eight years and former resident of Pocatello, Bailey worked as a salesman and vice president of the Winnelson Company. He was a member of the LDS Church and Ducks Unlimited. Survivors include his stepfather and mother, R.C. (Scotty) and E. Virginia MacGregor of Pocatello; one brother, Fred J. Bailey and one sister, May Ann Lew, both of Pocatello; one stepsister, Sandra Taylor of Normal, Ill.; his maternal grandfather, Hal W. Leffler of Pocatello and several nieces and nephews. Bailey was preceded in death by his father and one stepsister, Kathy MacGregor Lewis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 9, 1987 STANLEY LIKWARTZ Funeral services for Stanley Paul Likwartz were conducted Tuesday, May 5, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Gerald Chleborad of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A parish rosary was recited Monday, May 4, at the chapel. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted Tuesday, May 4, at the Aspen Hill Cemetery in Jackson. Father Richard MacLedlan of the Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church officiated. The pallbearers were Henry Likwartz, Henry Likwartz Jr., Kevin Likwartz, Phill Karstoft, Boyd Lewis and Roger Merrell. Likwartz, 73, of 2036 Fir Drive, Rock Springs, died at 7:04 a.m. Friday, May 1, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Likwartz died following a brief illness. He was born in Sheridan on Jan. 3, 1914, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Hejnoski Likwartz. He attended schools in Sheridan and Mosanic, Wis. and graduated from Superior High School in 1932. He married the former Arline Parr in Rock Springs on June 23, 1939. Likwartz was a retired coal miner, having worked for 42 years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Arline Parr Likwartz of Rock Springs; one son, Don J. Likwarz and wife, Diana of Edmond, Okla.; one daughter, Pat J. Likwartz of Rock Springs; three brothers, Frank, Henry and Mike Likwartz, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Marshall (Bernice) Thompson of Absarokee, Mont.; four grandsons; one granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Likwartz was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 9, 1987 JAMES HACKETT DENVER--Memorial services for James L. Hackett were conducted Tuesday, April 21, at Harvey Park Christian Church in Denver with the Rev. Paul C. Hendricks officiating. Hackett of Denver, formerly of Boulder, Colo., died Wednesday, April 15, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver. He was 77. Hackett was born in Rock Springs on Dec. 16, 1909. He was the son of Frances Lane Hackett and James T. Hackett. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1926. He married Geneva Collins in Kemmerer on Aug. 14, 1928. Hackett lived in the Boulder area from 1943-1973. He was a meat cutter and retired in 1982. He was a member of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, Boulder Elks Club, Boulder Masonic Lodge, Denver Broncos Quarterback Club, American Legion No. 17 and an honorary member of the University of Colorado Football Alumni “C” Club. Survivors include his wife of Denver; one daughter, Marge North of Indian Hills, Colo.; one brother, Harry Hackett of Pocatello, Idaho; two sisters, Vernice Outsen of Salt Lake City and Alice Baretta of Denver and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 9, 1987 JERRY CEDERBURG A Mass of Christian burial for Jerry Edward Cederburg was conducted Wednesday, May 6, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerlad Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, May 5, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Cederburg, 42, of 718 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11:18 p.m. Saturday, May 2. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Cederburg became ill at work and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on May 15, 1944, the son of the late Vinton LeRoy and Ione Tilkalsky Cederburg. He attended schools in Orchard, Neb. and Rock Springs. H e married the former Joan Bartek in Hawthorne, Nev., on Feb. 14, 1968. Cederburg was a U.S. Army and U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He was employed as an operator at Church and Dwight for the past 14 years, served in the Wyoming National Guard and was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the BPO Elks and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include his wife, Joan of Rock Springs; two daughters, Shari and Tammie Cederburg, both of Rock Springs; four brothers, James Cederburg of Clearwater, Neb., William M. Cederburg, Robert Barwick and Jack Edwards, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Lillian Billings of Gainesville, Texas and Mrs. Richard (Marisue) Noble of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Cederburg was preceded in death by his stepmother, Sadie Cederburg. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 9, 1987 ALMA PARKIN A Mass of Christian burial for Alma C. Parkin was conducted Friday, May 8, at the Our Lade of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, May 7, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Warren Anderson, Nelson Taucher, Paul Taucher, Carl Anderson, Joseph M. Lison and John Lison. Mrs. Parkin, 87, of 807 Wyoming St., Rock Springs died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since May 2. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Parkin had been in ill health the past several weeks. She was born on April 9, 1900, in Ewing, Mo., the daughter of the late George and Mary Ann Thein Nelson. She attended schools in Ewing and married Raymond Parkin in Cody on Nov. 14, 1930. Mrs. Parkin was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Raymond of Rock Springs; one daughter, Maxine Taucher of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. The grandchildren include Michaela Kaumo, Pamela Anderson, Paul taucher and Nelson Taucher. Great-grandchildren are Joe Lison, Jon Lison, warren Anderson, Shauna Anderson, Nadine Kaumo and Jackie Kaumo. Great-great-granchildren are Leslie McGuire and Erin McGuire. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Parkin was preceded in death by four brothers, four sisters, including George Nelson who was a resident of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 1987 ANDRONIKI KOTZAKIS VORI, Crete, Greece—Funeral services for Androniki Kotzakis were conducted May 8 in Vori, Crete, Greece by His Eminence Metropolitan Kyrillos of Crete, assisted by 10 priests. Mrs. Kotzakis, 93, died of natural causes following a two-month illness. The mother of the Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis, pastor of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs, Mrs. Kotzakis was preceded in death by her husband, Polyvios Kotzakis, who died Nov. 15, 1957, and a son, Nikolaos Kotzakis, who died in July of 1977. Androniki (Amaragialaki) Kotzakis was born in Tymbaki, Greece on the Island of Crete, Aug. 10, 1894 in the Village of Vori but lived in Tymbaki, Crete following her March 20, 1926 marriage. The Kotzakises were owners of a general store in Tymbaki until 1941 when German bombs during World War II destroyed the store and the village. The family moved to Vori following the loss of their store and operated a farm until Kotzakis’ death. A member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Vori and Philoptochos (a philanthropic lodge in Vori), Mrs. Kotzakis is survived by Father Kotzakis; two daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Eleni) Tzortzakakis and Mrs. John (Maria) Mavrakis, both of Crete; three grandchildren, Evangelos Mavrakis, Michael Tzortzakakis and Emmanuel Tzortzakakis; three great-grandchildren, Maria and John Mavrakis and Elni Tzortzakakis and two sisters, Mrs. Anthony (Eleftheria) Zambetakis and Chrysoula Amargialakis and many cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 1987 FLORENCE PHILLIPS LOGAN, Utah—Funeral services for Florence Jane Syme Phillips were conducted Monday, May 11, in the Lyman LDS Stake Center in Urie. The Bishop Jesse R. Buckner of the Lyman Third Ward officiated. Graveside services were conducted in the Logan City Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips, 83, died May 8 in the Sunshine Terrace due to causes incident to age. She was born in Lyman Nov. 10, 1903, the daughter of George and Jane Gardiner Syme. She married C. Sylvester Phillips on June 25, 1929 in Salt Lake City. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Reared and educated as a child in Cumberland, she moved in 1915 to Logan where she finished her education at the Brigham Young College and the Utah State Agricultural College. She became a school teacher and taught in Lyman and Lewiston, Utah. She lived in Cumberland and Rock Springs. For the past three years she had been living in Logan and had served on the Uinta County Welfare Board. She was an election judge and worked with the 4-H program of the Home Extension. She was a member of the Xadena Club and served in other civic organizations. She was a member of the LDS Church as Relief Society president, ward chorister for many years and had served in many other positions and church organizations throughout her life. Surviving is her husband of Logan; two sons and a daughter, George S. Phillips of Los Altos, Calif., Jean Marie Workman of Logan and James E. Phillips of Evanston; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 1987 ED PIVIK CHEYENNE—Rosary and Scripture services for Ed Pivik were conducted Friday, May 8, at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Cheyenne. A Mass of Christian burial was conducted Saturday, May 9, at the Church of the Holy Trinity. The Rev. Thomas Fahey, assisted by Msgr. Frederick Kimmett and the Rev. James Doudican, officiated. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. The pallbearers were Clarence Nolette, Dan Cruz, Robert Peyton and Jack Katana. Pivik, 64, of Cheyenne died May 6, at DePaul Hospital in Cheyenne. He was born Feb. 9, 1923 in Rock Springs. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated in 1944 from the school of engineering at the University of Wyoming. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1944-46. He was an electrical engineer for Mountain Bell and retired after 30 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Wyoming Engineering Society, American Legion No. 6, Vocations Club, Holy Trinity Men’s Association, American Association of Retired Persons, Telephone Pioneers of America, Alpha Tae Omega Fraternity, Sigma Tau Engineering Society and the University of Wyoming Alumni Association. He married Mary Helen Whelan July 7, 1962 in Cheyenne. She preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1983. Survivors include his stepmother, Dorothy Pivik of Rock Springs; four brothers and two sisters, Joe and Carl Pivik of Jackson and Rudy and Arthur Pivik and Dorothea Butler and Marilyn Scott, all of Rock Springs. His wife; his father, Joe, his mother, Angela, of Rock Springs and his sister, Mrs. Angela Rahonce of Rock Springs, all preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 1987 EMMA LUND A Mass of Christian burial for Emma Lund was conducted Tuesday, May 12, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Monday, May 11, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The pallbearers were Bob Scott, Joe Rogers, Ray Lorenzon, Martin Amizich, John Ferry and Frank Morgan. Mrs. Lund, 55, of 501 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, May 8 at her home. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Lund had been in ill health the past six months. She was born in Rock Springs on Oct. 27, 1931, the daughter of the late Anton F. and Frances Mrcevic Begovich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1949. She married Donald E. Lund in Rock Springs on Nov. 14, 1954. Mrs. Lund was the assistant director of finance for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been employed since Aug. 25, 1949 and was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald of Rock Springs; one son, Donald T. (Terry) Lund of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Pamela) Tiller and Mrs. William (Cathy) Samsel, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Matt Begovich of Poway, Calif. and Marko Begovich of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. P.H. (Ann) Burns of Rock Springs, Miss Kathryn Begovich of Rock Springs and Mrs. Peter (Mary) Kure of Cody; two grandchildren, Daniel S. Samsel and Brandie C. Tiller, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 1987 THOMAS BRUNSWICK MURRAY, Utah—Funeral services for Thomas Cole Brunswick were conducted Wednesday, May 13, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City. Interment was in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Brunswick, 54, of Salt Lake City died May 10 in a Salt Lake City Hospital of complications due to multiple sclerosis. He was born Feb. 1, 1933 to Leo J. and Edith Cole Brunswick. He graduated from Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming with a masters in education. He was a school teacher and guidance counselor at Rock Springs High School, Buffalo High School and Upton High School. He married Virginia Bertoncelj, Aug. 6, 1960 in Salt Lake City. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife, two daughters and one son, Nancy of Milwaukee, Wis., and Thomas and Barbara Brunswick, both of Salt Lake City; his mother of Salt Lake City, and a brother, James L. Brunswick of Sandy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 1987 RICHARD FERMELIA A Mass of Christian burial for Richard Fermelia was conducted Wednesday, May 13, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, May 12, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Dr. Arthur Fermelia, Alfred Fermelia, Ed Fermelia, Louis Fermelia, A. Fermelia and H. Fermelia. Fermelia, 79, of 1317 Lowell St., Rock Springs, died at 11:07 a.m. May 8 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 23 years and former resident of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Rozzo, Austria, Fermelia was born in Rozzo, Austria on April 20, 1908. He was the son of the late Angelo and Catherine Kovacich Fermelia. He attended schools in Rozzo, Austria. Fermelia was a retired maintenance man for the El Rancho Motel and retired in 1983. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and a member of the Western Star Lodge 202 AFU. Survivors include one brother, John of Rock Springs; two sisters, Albina Zornada of Rock Springs and Victora Micoli of Buenos Aires, Argentina; six nephews, Alvin Fermelia, Dr. Arthur Fermelia and Edward Fermelia, all of Rock Springs, Louis Fermelia of Westminster, Calif., Alfred Fermelia of Englewood, Colo. and John Fermelia of Skokie, Ill., and one niece, Anita Laing of Clatskanie, Ore. He was preceded in death by one brother, Rudolph Fermelia, and one niece, Catherine Fermelia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 1987 GARY DALLMANN Funeral services for Gary Robert Dallmann were conducted Wednesday, Mary 13, in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Pastor Philip B. Wolf officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Dallmann, 23, life-long resident of Green River, died May 9 near Tucson, Ariz., of injuries received in an auto accident. He was born Feb. 29, 1964 in Rock Springs, a son of John N. and Florence A. Potter Dallmann. He graduated from Green River High School in 1982 and lived in Green River his entire life except for the past few months, having lived in California and Arizona. He was active in wrestling and football in high school. He worked as a surveyor and carpenter for William Smith Associates and COP Construction in the Green River area. He also worked in the same field in California and Arizona. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He is survived by his parents of Green River; a grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Burris of Green River; three brothers, Keith Dallmann of El Monte, Calif., Kenneth Dallmann of Tucson, and Joe Dallmann of Victorville, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Jesse (Vikki) Flores of Tucson, Linda Dallmann, Mrs. Jerry (Cindy) GrandPre and Dara Dallmann, all of Green River; six nephews and five nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 1987 JAY BLUEMEL Funeral services for Jay Henry Bluemel were conducted Monday, May 11, at the LDS Church in Lyman. Bishop Melvin Platts conducted the services. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery. Bluemel, 50, of 512 West Willow St., Lyman, died at about 11:03 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 from injuries sustained in an automobile semi-tractor trailer accident that occurred approximately 40 miles west of Rock Springs on Interstate 80 eastbound. He was born in Lyman on May 17, 1937, the son of the late John and Marguerite Ellsworth Bluemel. He attended schools in Lyman and was a graduate of the Lyman High School in 1959. He married the former Martha Quintana in El Paso, Texas in 1971. Bluemel was a 20-year retired U.S. Army veteran and was employed by the General Chemical Company for the past 10 years. Bluemel was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife Martha of Lyman; his stepmother Phoebe Bluemel of Lyman; tow sons, Randy Bluemel of Germany and Bruce Burke of Lyman; three daughters, Belinda Bluemel of Germany, Giesla Baker of Lafayette, Ga. And Liza Gross of Evanston; five brothers, one sister, four grandsons and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one stepsister, Dolores. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 1987 KERMIT NIELSEN SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Kermit Edward Nielsen were conducted Wednesday, May 13, in the Lyman City Cemetery. Burial was in the Lyman City Cemetery. Nielsen, 49, of Rock Springs died May 10 in Salt Lake City. He was born Aug. 20, 1937 in Kenmare, N.D. to Edward Einert and Ada Joa Dudley Neilsen. He married Kaye Anson Feb. 13, 1962 in Lander. He is survived by his wife of Rock Springs; his parents of Minot, N.D.; four brothers and one sister, Norbert Nielsen and Daniel Neilsen, both of Kenmare, Norman Nielsen of Bowbells, N.D., Theodore Nielsen of Milford, Mich and Mrs. Gorton (Marion Stevens of Lignite, N.D. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 23, 1987 RON DWYER Funeral services for Ron A. Dwyer were conducted Friday, May 22, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy A. Miller officiated. Interment took place in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The pallbearers were Wayne Adkison, K. Mike Murphy, Byron Gaede, Richard Vasa, john Zadra and Duane Westphalen. Dwyer, 33, of 727 3rd Avenue West, Rock Springs, died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, May 17, at the University of Utah Medical Center where he had been a patient for the past five days. A resident of Rock Springs since 1978, Dwyer had been in ill health since December of 1986. He was born in Huron, S.D. on March 14, 1954, the son of Robert John and Marilyn Daun Blocker Dwyer. He attended schools in Huron and graduated from high school in 1972. Dwyer worked as an assistant manager of the Diamond Lumber Company in Rock Springs since 1979. He married the former Valerie Braithwaite in Green River on Oct. 7, 1982. Dwyer was an umpire for softball games in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Valerie of Rock Springs; his father and stepmother, Robert John and Noreen Dwyer of Huron; one stepdaughter, Cassie Cage of Rock Springs; three brothers, Donald Dwyer of Atkin, Minn., Robert Dwyer of Owatonna, Minn., and Timothy Dwyer of Sioux Falls, S.D.; four sisters, Kathy Farley of Rock Springs, Monica Madsen and Audrey Dronen, both of Owatonna and Yvonne Roache of Jamestown, S.D.; his maternal grandmother, Pearl Block of Mitchell, S.D.; several aunts, uncles and cousins, four nieces and two nephews. Dwyer was preceded in death by his mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 23, 1987 LENA CARR KEMMERER—A Funeral Mass for Lena Bedont Carr was conducted Tuesday, May 19, in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Diamondville. The Rev. Gerald Sullivan was celebrant. Burial took place in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Carr, 70, of Kemmerer died May 16 in Salt Lake City. She was born on May 18, 1916 in Bingham Canyon, Utah to Antonio Marco and Maria Luigia (Del Din) Bedont. She married John Essman Jr. in Idaho. He died in 1952. She married William Carr, also in Idaho. He died in 1962. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters, Darlene Dougherty of Kemmerer and Roberta Johnson of Sandy, Utah; three grandchildren, Angela, Heather and Shane; one brother, Attilio W. Bedont of Cheyenne and one sister, Vickie Thornock of Kemmerer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 23, 1987 DOREEN ZUPENCE A Mass of Christian burial for Doreen Zupence was conducted Saturday, May 16, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, May 15, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Zupence, 53, of 1120 Thorpe St., Rock Springs, did at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since May 9. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Zupence died following a brief illness. She was born in Rock Springs on Feb. 25, 1934, the daughter of Matthew and Anna Besso Thomas. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1952. She married Frank Zupence in Rock Springs Nov. 30, 1952. Mrs. Zupence was a supervisor for the Department of Public Assistance and Social Services for the past 34 years and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rock Springs Deanery of the Wyoming Council of Catholic Women where she served as president and past president of the Saint Monica’s Sodality. Survivors include her husband, frank of Rock Springs; her parents, Matthew and Anna Thomas of Rock Springs; one daughter, Anna Marie Zupence of Rock Springs and two aunts. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 23, 1987 HOWARD HUDSON Funeral services for Howard Russell Hudson wee conducted Saturday, May 16, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church. Father Robert Swope officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Hudson, 78, long-time resident of Green River, died May 13 at the Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. For the past 40 years, he lived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert O. Smith in Green River. After the death of Smith in 1980, he continued to live at the Smith home. Hudson was born Feb. 2, 1909 in Lincoln, Neb., the son of Hine and Mable Hudson. He was a veteran of World War II and was a technical sergeant when he was released. After the war, he was a carman for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Eagles Lodge for 35 years, the U.P. Oldtimers’ Club, Railway Carman’s Lodge and the Rolling Green Golf Club. He is survived by two brothers, Steve Marrin of Sterling, Colo., and Allen Harris of Burwell, Neb., and a sister, Ellen Dennis of Lincoln; several nieces and nephews and the Smith daughters, Sparkle Juancorena, Kate Andicoechea, both of Green River, and Mary Grace Jensen of Boulder. He was preceded in death by three sisters and his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 23, 1987 ROYAL ROBINSON Funeral services for Royal D. Robinson were conducted Wednesday, May 20, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Richard Nurse of the Baptist Church officiated. Graveside funeral and interment were conducted Thursday, May 21, at the Green Hills Cemetery in Laramie. The Rev. David Grace of the Baptist Church officiated. Robinson, 84, of 718 Randolph St., Rock Springs died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, May 15, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since May 11. He was born in Parsons, Kan. on Sept. 29, 1902, the son of the late Mark and Theodosia Williams Robinson. He attended school in Kansas and married the former Lucille Booker in Rock Springs in 1920. She preceded him in death. Robinson worked in the coal mines in Superior, Rock Springs and Hanna. He later moved to Laramie and worked for the Monolith Cement Company. After his retirement in 1967, Robinson made his home in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Royal Robinson III and Robert Robinson, both of Laramie and Sgt. 1st Class Gordon D. Robinson of Honolulu, Hawaii; seven daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Evelyn) Page and Mrs. Dolores Beaver both of Rock Springs, Mrs. Milford (Lorraine) Robinson of Superior, Mrs. Danny (Sandra) Green, Mrs. LaVerne Robinson and Marilyn Robinson, all of Denver, and Sharon Williams of Omaha, Neb.; one brother, Melvin Robinson of Longview, Wash., and one sister, Essie Hart of Portland, Ore.; 42 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and wife, Robinson was preceded in death by two sons, Cecil and Royal Robinson Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 30, 1987 PETER MAMALIS Funeral services for Peter Mamalis were conducted Friday, May 29, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer services was conducted Thursday, May 28, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment took place in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mamalis, 93, of 305 East 2nd South St., Green River, died at 10:55 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Salt Lake City for the past 10 years and former long-time resident of Green River, Mamalis had been in ill health the past year. He was born in Greece on June 23, 1893, the son of the late George and Mary Vasaliki Mamalis. He attended schools in Greece and married the former Eleni Kamamis in Moriki Theves, Greece. She preceded him in death on May 29, 1973. Mamalis was the retired owner and operator of the Gage Pool Hall in Green River. He was am ember of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the American Legion, the AHEPA Lodge and the V.F.W. Mamalis was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include one son, Sam Mamalis of Dallas; four daughters, Vassalie Priskos, Liberty Mudrock and Sandra Byers, all of Salt Lake City, and Pauline Kellaris of Burbank, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mamalis was preceded in death by one son, George Mamalis, and one daughter, Mary Mamalis and one brother, nick Mamalis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 30, 1987 MARIE THOW VENTURA, Calif.—Graveside services for Marie D. Thow were conducted Saturday, May 23. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. A memorial service was conducted Thursday, May 14, at the Eastminster Church in Ventura, Calif. The Rev. Esther Smith officiated. Mrs. Thow, 79, Ventura, died May 9 at her home. Mrs. Thow was born Oct. 6, 1907 in Rock Springs and had been a county resident for 30 years, coming from Los Angeles. She was the daughter of John L. and Elizabeth J. Dykes. She was retired, having been a registered nurse for more than 40 years. She was a nurse in the Army during World War II in England and the Philippines. Mrs. Thow was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Ventura. She is survived by a sister, Lettie C. LaLonde of San Gabriel; sons, George of Osaka, Japan, and John of Albany; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Thow was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Elizabeth J.R. Roberts, Anna I. Christie, Hazel R. Angelovic and brothers, James W. and John R. Dykes. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 6, 1987 MIKE A. YEDINAK HEMET, Calif.—Funeral services for Mike A. Yedinak were conducted Thursday, June 4 at the Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet, Calif. Military services and burial took place in the Riverside Veterans’ Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. A former Rock Springs resident, Yedinak, 24511 N. State St., Hemet, Calif., died Tuesday, June 2, at the Veterans’ Administration Hospital in Loma Linda, Calif., following an eight-week illness. He was born in Rock Springs on Sept. 8, 1909, the son of the late John Sr. and Anna Yedinak. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1927. Yedinak started his printing work with the Rock Springs Miner after graduation, later working for the Rocket-Miner and until his retirement with the Chicago Tribune as a linotype operator. He was a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Navy in the Caribbean area as a printer first class. He was married to Jeanne Westra in Chicago in 1963. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ann Elliott of Cusick, Wash.; one granddaughter; two brothers, Steve and George of Hemet; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Donahoe of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Cecelia Larrabaster of Rock Springs and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John and Paul of Rock Springs, two sisters, Anna Timko of Rock Springs and Mary Barbero of Rawlins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 6, 1987 NELLIE HAMILTON Graveside funeral services and interment for Nellie Love Hamilton were conducted Wednesday, June 3 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Mrs. Hamilton, 92, of 4541 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, Calif., died at 7:57 a.m. Friday, May 29, at the Doctors Hospital of Lakewood, Calif. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hamilton died following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 29, 1895 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Janet Calderwood Love. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She married Andrew Hamilton in Rock Springs on June 21, 1920. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1970. Mrs. Hamilton was president of the Rock Springs Women’s Club from 1933-34. Survivors include one sister, Katie Love Knight of Ketchum, Idaho and several cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 6, 1987 SALUD GIL A mass of Christian burial for Salud H. Gil was conducted Monday, June 1, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, May 31, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Jesse Gil, Joe Gil, David Gil, Larry Gil, Joe Petty, John Thomas Jr., Joe Cisneros and Kenneth Petty. Mrs. Gil, 96, of 115 Thomas St., Rock Springs, died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, May 29, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Arizona, Mrs. Gil had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Sept. 25, 1890 in Huaniquio, Mexico, the daughter of the late Guadalupe and Felipa Silva Hernandes. She attended schools in Mexico and married Jesus Gil in Douglas, Ariz. on Jan. 8, 1919. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 1950. Mrs. Gil was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Francis (Poncho) Gil, Jesse Gil and Joseph Gil, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. John (Theresa) Thomas and Esther Conner, both of Denver and Marie Petty of Rock Springs; one sister, Beatrice Martinez of Rock Springs; 42 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gil was preceded in death by one son, Lupe. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 6, 1987 MARTIN PIVIK THERMOPOLIS—A funeral mass for Martin Pivik was conducted Tuesday, June 2, at the ST. Francis Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Bauer, pastor of the St. Francis Catholic Church officiated. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in Thermopolis. Pivik, 87, died Saturday, May 30, in Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. He was born Feb. 27, 1900 in Yugoslavia to Frank and Christina (Inigetti) Pivik. He came to Rock Springs from Yugoslavia at the age of 21 where he worked in the coal mines. He married Mary Koritnik in 1929 in Rock Springs and worked in the mines until 1953. He moved to Thermopolis in 1958. In 1985 he entered the Wyoming Pioneer Home in Thermopolis. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America and a 60-year member of the S.N.P.J. Lodge (a Slovenian lodge). Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Alexander of Denver and Kathryn Boelens of Thermopolis; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, John and several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 13, 1987 JOHN LITTLE SALT LAKE CITY—Graveside services for John Smith Little were conducted Friday, June 5, at the Kemmerer Cemetery. Father Jerry Guida officiated. Little, age 73, former longtime Rock Springs resident, died June 2 in Salt Lake City. He was born March 8, 1914, in Diamondville to William Syme and Catherine Smith Little. He married Pauline Carera (Yurak) Aug. 3, 1935, in Kemmerer. He worked at Superior Lumber Co. in Rock Springs, then moved to Salt Lake City in 1968 where he worked at Mountain Fuel Supply Company as a maintenance foreman prior to his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, Salt Lake City; two sons, John G., Rock Springs, William F., Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, William Little, Ceil Lowham, both of Kemmerer, and Catherine Martin, Grace Sneddon, both of Soda Springs, Idaho and Verna Pugmire, West Palm Beach, Fla. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 13, 1987 GUILLERMA ARCHULETA BRIGHTON, Colo.—A rosary for Guillerma Emma Archuleta was recited Thursday, June 4, at Rice Chapel. The Rev. Jude Geilenkirchen Deacon and Sam Trujillo officiated. Services were conducted at the chapel. Mrs. Archuleta, 80, died May 31 in Salt Lake City. She was from Amarillo, Tex., and was formerly a resident of Brighton, Rock Springs and Raton, N.M. She was born Aug. 25, 1906 in Raton. She married Miguel Antonio Archuleta on Oct. 20, 1926 in Raton. He died June 29, 1971. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jose Miguel Archuleta; a stepson, Bill Archuleta; a stepdaughter, Delia Pinard and a sister, Fedelina Padilla. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Emma) Chavez of Blanco, N.M., Mrs. Jack (Paula) Edwards of Rock Springs and Mrs. Glenn (Frances) Jones of Amarillo; two daughters-in-law, Mary V. Archuleta and Maria T. Archuleta, both of Brighton; two brothers, Jose F. Lopez of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Edward Lopez of Denver; four sisters, Mrs. Gerardo (Dora) Tovar of Raton, Mrs. Jennie Bell of Dallas, Mrs. Lucy Martin of Fremont, Calif., and Mrs. Romie Lopez of Amarillo; 28 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 13, 1987 JERRINE WIRE CROYDEN, Pa.—Funeral services were conducted recently in Croyden, Pa., for Jerrine Rupert Wire, a former Burntfork resident. She was the daughter of Elinor Pruitt Stewart, author of “Letters of a Woman Homesteader” and was in the film “Heartland,” based on her mother’s story. She was born in Kansas City, Kan., in 1905 and died May 30, 1987 in Croyden. She came to Burntfork with her mother in 1909 where she lived until 1940 when she went to Pennsylvania to marry Frank Wire. She live din Pennsylvania since that time. She is survived by three sons and one daughter, all of Pennsylvania and two brothers, Clyde Stewart Jr. of Selah, Wash., and Robert Stewart of River Road, N.J. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 13, 1987 CHARLES MOSER OGDEN, Utah—Graveside services for Charles Celeste Moser were conducted Wednesday, June 10, at the Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. Moser, 77, of 2668 Grant Ave., died Sunday, June 7, at the McKay-Dee Hospital of causes incident to age. He was born Nov. 24, 1909 in Madrano, Austria, a son of Nicholas and Maria Ann Prada Moser. He married Maxine D. Layne April 29, 1950 in Elko, Nev. He was a member of the Ogden 26th LDS Ward. At the age of 14, he moved to Superior where he attended school. After school he worked in a coal mine for 16 years. He then moved to Ogden. He had been employed at Utah Concrete Pipe Co. from 1946 to 1963. He started working at the Ogden City Schools in 1964, retiring in 1975. He enjoyed football and a variety of other sports. He also enjoyed working outdoors and gardening. Surviving are his widow of Ogden, one son and one daughter, C. Ray Moser, Mrs. Scott (Ann) Henninger, both of Ogden, and two grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers and five sisters, Paul Moser, Oakland, Calif.; Jeno Moser, Rock Springs; Jack Moser, Colorado; Carl Moser, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Arthur (Edith) Rosatti, Mrs. Raymond (Rena) Tarter, both of Rock Springs; Mrs. Ed (Ann) Bodkin, Mrs. Tony (Ellen) BUh, both of Salt Lake City; and Mrs. Fred (Viola) O’Donnell, Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by a son. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 13, 1987 HILDA KIZZIRE Funeral services for Hilda Gustava Leeberg Kizzire were conducted Friday, June 12, at the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. Ralph Sims and Craig Parish officiated. Burial was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Kizzire, 87, longtime resident of Green River, died June 9 in the Care-West Nursing Home in Ogden, Utah of causes incidental to age. She was born Oct. 2, 1899 in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, a daughter of Fred and Ellen Carlson Leeberg. She married Charles Readis Kizzire on Dec. 22, 1917 in Bayard, Neb. He died April 7, 1956. She was reared and educated in western Nebraska. After her marriage, she lived in various towns in Wyoming while her husband worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. She has lived in Green River for the past 22 years and most recently in the Care-West Nursing Home in Ogden for the past nine months. She was a member of the Non-Denominational Christian Church. She is survived by three sons and three daughters, Clifford A. Kizzire of Granger, Chester R. Kizzire and Carroll L. Kizzire, both of Green River, Mrs. Louise Schaffner of Brigham City, Utah, Mrs. Algot (Charlene) Wilson of Green River and Mrs. Leonard (Bettymae) Sims of Aurora, Colo.; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Clifford (Mildred) Havner of Casper. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 1987 DONNA ELDER SUPERIOR—Funeral services for Donna Elder were conducted Thursday, June 18 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Pastor Richard Nurss officiated the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted Thursday, June 18 at the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas. Mrs. Elder, 54, of 40 Park Street, died of multiple internal chest injuries, Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase said, when an eight foot high by four foot wide wall that weighed from three to five tons collapsed on her. She was born in Scottsbluff, Neb. on Aug. 7, 1932, the daughter of Oscar Raymond and Nona Leora Nicholas Oak. She attended schools in Douglas and was a graduate of Douglas High School, class of 1950. She married Robert Harold Elder in Douglas on Jan. 16, 1954. She was a member of the Superior Baptist Church, the Lions Club, the Democratic Women’s Club and the National League of Postmasters. Mrs. Elder, Superior’s postmaster, lived in the town since 1972 and is a former resident of Douglas. Survivors include her mother, Nona Leora Oak of San Angelo, Tex.; two sons, Edwin and Mark Elder, both of Superior; one daughter, Denice Elder of Rock Springs; one brother, Rodney Oak of Seabrook, Md.; one sister, Mavis Hinson of San Angelo, Tex.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Elder was preceded in death by her father; her husband, Robert and two sons, Douglas and David Elder. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 1987 ERNEST FALER BUFFALO—Graveside services for Ernest C. Faler, 94, of Buffalo who died at the VA Hospital in Sheridan June 12, were June 16 at the Upper Green River Cemetery near Pinedale with Father William Caspers officiating. Pallbearers were Corky Faler, Dennis Faler, Terry Faler, Jerry Faler, Don Lund and Marko Begovich. Faler was born May 2, 1893 at Daniel, the son of Daniel and Clara Faler. He spent his early years and was educated to the sixth grade at Daniel. He then worked around the family homestead in Hoback Canyon. He later moved into Pinedale until joining the U.S. Army during World War I. Following the war he lived in Rock Springs where he met and married his wife, Edna Morgan. They made their home in Rock Springs for over 40 years. Faler was a mechanic for Singer Automotive Dealership. He was also a hunter and wildlife guide. He was featured in the Wyoming Wildlife magazine in 1977 for his trophy heads, having killed 68 Bighorn sheep, including the only black ram known to be killed up to that time. Faler moved to Buffalo in 1977 where he lived at the Veterans Home of Wyoming until his death. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Hamacher of Kaysville, Utah and Emma Belle Graham of Ozark, Ark., nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and one son. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 1987 KRISTINE ASHLOCK Graveside services were June 18 in Rock Springs for Kristine Thompson Ashlock, who died in Salt Lake City June 15, 1987. She was buried in the Rock Springs Cemetery. She was born April 8, 1900 in Denmark to Elizabeth Danielson and James Thompson. She married Lloyd R. Ashlock, who preceded her in death in 1977. She was a member of the Salt Lake Congregational Church and the Eastern Star as well as White Shrine Lodge. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Vera Viner of Cheyenne and Cathy Curtis of Salt Lake City; one son, Paul Kamanas of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Webster of Rock Springs and Mrs. Clara Foster of St. George, Utah and two nephews, Arthur Foster of Salt Lake City and Robert Foster of St. George. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 1987 MARY TOUCHER A mass of Christian burial for Mary K. Toucher was conducted Wednesday, June 17 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Terry Hruska officiated. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, June 16 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Toucher, 82, of 326 McDonald Ave., North Platte, Neb., died at 3 p.m. Friday, June 12, at her home. A resident of North Platte since July 4, 1978 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Toucher had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Rock Springs on Aug. 6, 1905, the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Lipovsky Popernak. She married Urban Toucher on June 30, 1930. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte. Survivors include one son, Urban J. Toucher of North Platte; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Pat) Heinzle of North Platte and Mrs. Mike (Francine) Simpson of Wellton, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. J.G. Motto of Rock Springs and Mrs. J.R. Warren of Price, Utah; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Toucher was preceded in death by one daughter, Joan Haug, who died Dec. 2, 1973. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 1987 MADELINE BORCHARD A mass of Christian burial for Madeline Borchard was conducted Friday, June 12 at St. Olaf’s Church in Bountiful, Utah. Father William M. Mobley officiated. A mass of Christian burial was conducted Monday, June 15 in Rock Springs after her body was returned here at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The pallbearers were Richard Majhanovich, Joe R. Jelaca, David C. Jelaco, Fred Morgando, Freddie John Morgando and Barry Goldman. Mrs. Borchard, 43, of 1930 South 350 East, Bountiful, Utah, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at her home. A resident of Bountiful for the past 10 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Borchard had been in ill health the past year. She was born in Rock Springs on Nov. 22, 1943, the daughter of John and Ann Majhanovich Jelaca. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She married Roger Borchard in Virginia City, Nev. on Aug. 4, 1973. Mrs. Borchard was a service order administrator for AT&T until ill health forced her retirement. She was a member of the Saint Olaf’s Catholic Church in Bountiful. Survivors include her husband, Roger of Bountiful; her parents, John and Ann Jelaca of Roseburg, Ore.; three sons, Kent Killburn of Roseburg, Kevin Killburn of Anaheim, Calif., and Robin Borchard of Bountiful; one daughter, Monica Johnson of Bountiful; one brother, Robert John (B.J.) Jelaca of Bakersfield, Calif.; one sister, Evelyn Chaffin of Winston, Ore.; her maternal grandmother, Mary Majhanovich of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mary Jelaca and her maternal grandfather, Robert Majhanovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 1987 ELLEN WALKER SAN FERNANDO, Calif.—Graveside services for Ellen G. Walker were conducted at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills at the Noble Chapel in San Fernando, Calif. by the Rev. Larry Stamper Monday, June 8, 1987. Mrs. Walker, a former businesswoman in Rock Springs and Jackson Hole, died June 2 at the age of 93 in Scottsdale, Ariz., where she was living in the Casa Del Mar home. She was born in South Pass April 1, 1894. She is survived by a son-in-law, Melvin R. Weir; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister living in Lander and one brother living in Las Vegas, Nev. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Walker, who died Feb. 5, 1964, and a daughter, Dorothy Weir, who died Oct. 18, 1985. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 1987 ALBERT DAVIS Funeral services for Albert Samuel Davis were conducted Wednesday, June 17 at the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Kerry Groce of the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery. Davis, 51, of Green River died June 12 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a heart attack. He was born Jan. 5, 1936 in Eureka Springs, Ark., a son of Andrew Jackson and Mary Catherine Ledbetter Davis. He came to Green River at age 7 and spent the rest of his life there. He was a yardman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 28 years and had also worked in the city maintenance department at Green River. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother of Green River; two brothers, Marvin Davis of Green River and Charles Davis of San Diego; three sisters, Mrs. Arley (Loreen) Long, Berryville, Ark., Mrs. Kenny (Christine) Rennett, Castle Bluff, Iowa, and Dolly Mae Davis of Rock Springs. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Arvia Sanchez, Mary Louise Davis and Donnie Ruth Davis and two brothers, Lloyd Davis and Arvin Lee Davis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 1987 LINDA GIBSON Funeral services for Linda Roxine Gibson were conducted Saturday, June 13 at the First Assembly of God. Pastor George Clay officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The pallbearers were Jess Metcalf, Ralph Kibbey, Larry Cundick, Dan Pitts, Rod Tomison and Terry Andrews. Mrs. Gibson, 44, of 50 Reliance Road, No. 75, Reliance, died at 12:22 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since June 8. A resident of Reliance for the past five years and former resident of Riddle, Ore., Mrs. Gibson had been in ill health the past two years. She was born in Potlatch, Idaho on March 20, 1943, the daughter of Leo Leroy and Margaret Hill Humiston. She attended schools in Riddle and married Donald Gibson in Riddle on Nov. 14, 1961. Mrs. Gibson was a member of the Assemblies of God and the Women’s Aglow. Survivors include her husband, Donald of Reliance; her parents, Leo and Margaret Humiston of Riddle; one son, Brian Gibson of Rock Springs; two daughters, Beckie Hollmen of Lancaster, Calif. and Julie McKay of Riddle; two brothers, Stanley Humiston of Aloha, Ore., and Bobby Lee Humiston; three grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 27, 1987 QUINTO COSTANTINO A mass of Christina burial for Quinto Costantino was conducted Monday, June 22 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, June 21 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. The pallbearers were Brent Costantino, Stan Costantino, Paul Costantino, John Costantino, Dick Costantino and Alan Tominc. Costantino, 69, of 1031 9th St., Rock Springs, died at 11:20 a.m. Friday, June 19, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Friday, June 12. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Costantino had been in ill health the past two years. He was born in Rock Springs on Dec. 29, 1917, the son of the late Rocco and Apolonia Varello Costantino. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1937. He married the former Aldina (Dina) Ferdani in Rock Springs on Feb. 24, 1946. Costantino was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired building and trades professor at the Western Wyoming Community College where he taught for 13 years. Costantino was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the Italian American Society. Survivors include his wife, Aldina (Dina) of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Becky Costantino of Rock Springs; one daughter, Linda Costantino of Green River; two brothers, Emilio (Mel) Costantino of Rock Springs, John Costantino of Reno, Nev.; two grandchildren, Vicki and Tony Costantino, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Costantino was preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence, who died Aug. 12, 1984; Aldo, who died Sept. 30, 1982; and Pete, who died Jan. 22, 1972; and one sister, Mrs. Maurice (Mary) Messersmith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 27, 1987 ESTHER KEELER EVERETT, Wash.—Funeral services for Esther Outsen Keeler were conducted Tuesday, June 23 at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Everett, Wash. Mrs. Keeler, 89, died in Everett June 20. She was born in Rock Springs on June 22, 1898 to Charles and Mary Ramsay Outsen. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She married John Keeler in Rock Springs in 1920. They lived in Kemmerer for 15 years, moving back to Rock Springs in 1932. The family moved to Everett in 1936. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of Everett; two sons, Kenneth Keeler of Bellevue, Wash., and Jack Keeler of Mill Valley, Calif.; one brother, Robert Outsen of Cheyenne and four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, C.A. “Slim” Outsen, James and Pat Outsen and one sister, Harriet Robertson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 27, 1987 ALBERT JOHNSON SANTAQUIN, Utah—Masonic services for Albert Magnus Johnson were conducted Thursday, June 25 by the Tintic Lodge No. 9 AF & AM at the Eureka United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Eureka, Utah City Cemetery. Johnson, 89, died June 21 at the home of Mabel and Curtis Butler of Eureka, Utah of natural causes. He lived in Green River. He was born Aug. 14, 1897 in Cripple Creek, Colo., to Peter A. Johnson and Hannah Mattson Johnson. He married Alyce Maude Randle June 30, 1939 in Salt Lake City. She died Aug. 22, 1967. Johnson moved at a young age from Cripple Creek to Eureka and was educated in Tintic schools. He worked for the D&RG Railroad as a clerk and was a bookkeeper for the North Lily Mining Co. He worked at a mining lease at the Blue Rock Mine in Eureka and served as mayor of Eureka City. He moved to Green River in 1940 where he and his wife owned and operated Johnson’s Variety Store until his retirement in 1964. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church in Green River; a life member of the Tintic Lodge No. 9, AF & Am in Eureka; a member of the Tintic Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Eureka; member of the York Rite in Green River; the Shrine Club in Green River; the Senior Citizen’s Center in Green River; the Wyoming Historical Society and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Green River. Survivors include sister-in-law, Mrs. Curtis (Mabel) Butler of Eureka and brothers-in-law, Leslie Randle of Eureka, Allan Randle of Bellevue, Neb., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 27, 1987 JOSEPH MILLER Funeral services for Joseph F. Miller Jr., were conducted Wednesday, June 24 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. K.E. Gustafson of the Church of the Holy Communion and Frank Angeli of the Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M. officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. The active pallbearers were William H. Miller, Richard E. Miller, Robert J. Miller, Bert Miller, Robert Flansburg and Charles Sorenson. The honorary pallbearers were Ray Black, George Zimmerman, Curtis Simkins, Jay Slagowski, Matt Bider, Thomas Engstrom, Eugene Lane and 13 great-grandchildren. Miller Jr., 81, of 617 3rd Avenue West, Rock Springs, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miller had been in ill health the past one and a half years. He was born in Rock Springs on July 19, 1905, the son of the late Joseph F. and Anne Reynolds Miller Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Reliance and married the former Catherine Logan in Rock Spring son December 15, 1923. Miller was a retired yardman, having worked for Ray Trucking and a retired coal miner, having worked for the U.P. Coal Company for 42 years. Miller was a member of the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M., the Order of the Eastern Star and United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Catherine of Rock Springs; four grandsons, William H. Miller and Richard E. Miller, both of Rock Springs, Robert T. Miller of Denver and Bert Miller of Tremonton, Utah; four granddaughters, Mrs. Robert (Cathy) Flansburg of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jerry (Marae) Mignerey of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mrs. Charles (Becky) Sorenson of Downey, Idaho and Mrs. George (Linda) Zimmerman of Tremonton, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Bert (Lizzie) Bennett of American Fork, Utah; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Miller was preceded in death by four sons, Joseph, William, Robert and Jack Miller; one sister and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 27, 1987 ELSIE WATTERSON Funeral services for Elsie Isabelle Watterson were conducted Monday, June 22 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Sister Dorothy Henscheid, the Hospice Chaplain, conducted the services. Cremation followed the services. Mrs. Watterson, 59, of 89 Pine St., Rock Springs, died at 2:17 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past three days. A former longtime resident of Eden Valley, Mrs. Watterson had been in ill health the past three years. She was born in Rock Springs on July 4, 1927, the daughter of John Alexander and Elsie Alice Shinazy Jamieson Jr. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1946. Mrs. Watterson received her nursing degree from Wyoming General Hospital and helped initiate the first ambulance service in Eden Valley as well as the purchase of a new fire truck and ambulance. Mrs. Watterson also served on the First Department Board of Eden Valley. Survivors include her husband, Claude of Rock Springs; her mother, Elsie Jamieson of Rock Springs; one son, John Watterson of Eden; two grandchildren, John Peter and Sandy Marie Watterson, both of Eden Valley and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mrs. Watterson was preceded in death by her father on April 9, 1975. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 27, 1987 DERRICK DREBEN Funeral services for Derrick B. Dreben were conducted Thursday, June 25 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The pallbearers were Don Jones, Dale Dreben, Lester Dreben, Warren Dreben Jr., Mark Hower and Billy Hower. Dreben, of 1818 Sunset Drive Lot No. 15H, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:35 p.m. The child died of injuries sustained in a vehicle rollover. He was born in Rock Springs on April 4, 1985, the son of Brian K. and Jamie Hower Dreben. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs, his paternal grandparents, Warren and Marge Dreben of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, Jim and Donna Hower of Rock Springs; maternal great-grandparents, Don and Evelyn Shepard of Green River and Elizabeth HOwer of Rock Springs and paternal great-grandparents, Lester and Lillian Avery of Morris, Ill. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4, 1987 JOSEPHINE KAMENSKI Funeral services for Josephine Helen Kamenski were conducted Monday, June 29 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, June 29 at the Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The pallbearers were John Copyak, J.C. Douglas, Pete Douglas, John Kamenski, Carl Kamenski and Randy Silvers. Mrs. Kamenski, 77, of 801 Ridge Avenue, Rock Springs, died at 12:25 a.m. Thursday, June 25 at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient since Dec. 10, 1983. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Kamenski had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born in Cumberland on March 19, 1910, the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Blaczic Flaker. She attended schools in Cumberland and married Joe Kamenski in Salt Lake City on July 17, 1935. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1982. Mrs. Kamenski was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Joe Kamenski of Murray, Utah; one daughter, Mrs. Timothy (Frances) Silvers of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mary Kovacich and Gala Griffen, both of Rock Springs; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kamenski was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis and Frank Flaker and William Kmetich, and one sister, Fannie Stenick. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4, 1987 JOHN RANKIN Funeral services for John Ira Rankin were conducted Saturday, June 27 at the Thompson’s Vernal Mortuary. Pastor Herb Stoman conducted the services. Interment was in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery in Vernal. Rankin, 36, of 320 South Jefferson St., Casper, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 4:17 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Rankin, who had a history of heart problems, was at the Husky Truck Stop, five miles west of Rock Springs when he suffered a heart attack and was rushed by ambulance to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born on Nov. 9, 1950, the son of Jim E. and Edith McCoy Rankin in Oklahoma. He attended schools in Oklahoma and was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents of Mills; one son, John W. Rankin and one daughter, Jennifer Rebecca, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Neal (Eva) Furrh and Mrs. Bob (Marsha) Richardson, both of Vernal, Utah; one nice and two nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4, 1987 ANNA SIEBENALER SHERIDAN—Memorial services for Anna Marie Siebenaler were conducted Monday, June 29 at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Ted Tromble officiated. Interment was in Alliance, Neb. Mrs. Siebenaler, 60, died at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Sunday, June 21 following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Siebenaler was born March 8, 1927 near Gering, Neb., the daughter of Jacob and Anna Weimer Schlotthauer. She married Harold Siebenaler Aug. 20, 1950 in Mitchell, Neb. Mrs. Siebenaler was employed as a teacher for 23 years by Sheridan County School District No. 1 West. Mrs. Siebenaler was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, National Education Association, Wyoming Education Association, West Sheridan County Education Association, Future Homemakers of America and the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Harold of Ranchester; two daughters, Julie Ann Markham of Loganville, Ga. and Kristy S. Dietrich of Alliance, Neb.; a son, Kurt D. Siebenaler of Denver; three sisters, Millie Heimbouch of Scottsbluff, Neb., Leona Deines of Torrington and Esther Minch of Gering, Neb.; a brother, Norman Schlotthauer of St. Louis and three grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4, 1987 FRANKLIN WOMACK WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah—A funeral mass for Franklin Dale Womack was conducted Wdnesday, June 29 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Kearns, Utah. Interment was in the Lake Hills Memorial Park in Sandy, Utah. Womack, 50, of West Valley City, Utah died June 26 after a lengthy illness. He was born April 17, 1937 in Telephone, Texas to James L. and Norene Brown Womack. He married Roberta Jean Colombo in 1960. They were later divorced and she preceded him in death in 1974. He married Ruby Martinez Montoya July 10, 1976 in Las Vegas, Nev. He served two years in the United States Army. He was employed by EIMCO and later by Kennecott Copper Corporation as a maintenance supervisor. He was involved in Little League, Babe Ruth and Legion baseball. He is survived by his wife, Ruby of West Valley City; son, William of Montrose, Colo.; daughter, Mrs. Dee (Gina) Rasmussen of West Valley City; stepdaughter, Mrs. Scott (Seleena) Brady of West Jordan, Utah; stepsons, Ross Montoya of Taylorsville, Utah and Thomas Montoya of West Valley City; seven grandchildren; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. (Bonnie Murinko) Womack of Denver; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robertson of Telephone; sisters, Mrs. Berton (Clara “Snookie”) Northcuff of Bonham, Texas and Mrs. William (Shirley) Farris of Ivanhoe, Texas and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4, 1987 AUGUSTA BUSE CARLSBAD, N.M.—Graveside services for Augusta May Albright Buse were conducted Monday, June 22 at the Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Carlsbad, N.M. Pastor John Catrett of the Central Christian Church officiated. Mrs. Buse, former resident of Rock Springs died June 18 at Guadalupe Medical Center in Carlsbad, N.M. of a long illness. She was born Nov. 3, 1927 in Plainview, Texas. She graduated from Carlsbad High School and married Frank T. Buse on Jan. 19, 1954. She was a homemaker and member of Central Christian Church. She lived most of her life in Carlsbad and in Rock Springs from 1968-78. She was preceded in death by one sister, Annette Cranford of Tucson, Ariz. in 1985. Survivors include her husband, Frank; two daughters, Tina Mae McCartney of Rock Springs and Francene Marie Green of Starke, Fla.; one son, Barton Leigh Buse of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Cory, Shawn and Stephanie McCartney of Rock Springs and Donald and Rachel Green of Starke; two brothers, Marvin “Speck” Albright and LeRoy Albright, both of Carlsbad and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4, 1987 LOTTIE LEE Funeral services for Lottie Rebecca Blackner Lee were conducted Wednesday, July 1 in the Green River LDS First Ward Chapel. Bishop Al Matthews officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Lee, 87, of Green River died June 27 in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. She was born Nov. 24, 1899 in Lyman, the 10th of 14 children to John Henry and Hannah Elizabeth Eyre Blackner. She married Charles Ansel Lee on June 27, 1918 in Evanston, Wyoming. They later divorced. She married Otis Dickson Lee on Oct. 15, 1937 in Greeley, Colo. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She spent her early years in Lyman and has lived in Green River since 1929. She was a member of the LDS Church, and served in all the organizations. She is survived by her husband of Green River; a son, Gilbert Lee of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Peggy) Howard of Wilmington, Calif. and Mrs. George (Joanna) Gilchrist of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. J.A. (Drucilla) Rollins of Green River; 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by nine brothers and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4, 1987 BETTY J. MOTTONEN Funeral services for Betty Jean Mottonen were conducted Saturday, June 27 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. K.E. Gustafson officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The pallbearers were Jack Hansen, Al Bozner Jr., Howard Jones, Paul Wommacott and Floyd Bassani. Mrs. Mottonen, 61, of 1402 Palisades Way, Rock Springs died at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23 at her home. She was born Jan. 4, 1926 in Shidler, Okla., the daughter of the late William Edgar and Sarah Anna Durst Martin. She attended schools in Rawlins and Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1943. She married Robert Wilho Mottonen in Rock Springs on July 14, 1946. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1980. Mrs. Mottonen was a retired secretary. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, the P.E.O. Chapter L, the Daughters of the Nile and was past president of the Rock Springs Woman’s Club. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Doug (Melinda) Ransom and Barbara Mottonen, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert B. Martin III of Denver; two grandchildren, Christopher and Brooke Ransom, both of Rock Springs; one niece, Mrs. Charlie (Joyce) Swanson of Saratoga; two nephews, Raymond Martin of Rawlins and Richard Martin of Encampment. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Mottonen was preceded in death by one brother, William Edgar (Bud) Martin Jr.; one sister, Cecelia Erwin and two grandchildren, Johnathan and Carrie Ransom. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 11, 1987 EMMA BERTAGNOLLI A mass of Christian burial was celebrated July 9 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for Emma Bertagnolli, 92, of 525 B St. in Rock Springs. Mrs. Bertagnolli died July 6 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since July 2. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Wednesday, July 8, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Entombment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rudy “Dutch” Menghini, Archie Bertagnolli, David Fedrizzi, Elwood Robins, Americo Bertagnolli and Mario Temperini. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Bertagnolli had been in ill health since Thursday. She was born April 10, 1895 in Innsbruck, Austria. She attended schools in Austria. She married Joseph E. Bertagnolli in Superior of Feb. 21, 1914. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1973. Mrs. Bertagnolli was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women and was a Gold Star mother. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Emil J. and Marilyn Bertagnolli of Denver; one daughter, Mrs. Ada B. Whitehead of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Aldo (Georgia) Bertagnolli of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Adele Hansl of Rock Springs, Emily Whitehead of Tucson, Ariz., Nancy W. Wheeler of Seal Beach, Calif., Jeany Manchester of Littleton, Colo., and Lee Ann Bertagnolli of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Liesl Marie Hansl of Rock Springs and Dustin Manchester of Littleton; several nieces, nephews and one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bertagnolli was preceded in death by two sons, Adolph who died in infancy on Feb. 13, 1924 and Aldo A. Bertagnolli who died Nov. 23, 1943. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 11, 1987 STEPHANIE PIZ KEMMERER—Funeral mass for Stephanie Piz, 71, of Kemmerer, was July 8 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Diamondville with the Rev. Charles Taylor as celebrant. She died July 4 in Kemmerer. Burial was in the Kemmerer city cemetery. Rosary was recited July 7. She was born Oct. 6, 1915 in Sheboygan, Wis., to John and Mary Zebre. She married Arthur Piz Oct. 3, 1940 in Kemmerer. She was a member of the Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 11, 1987 FRED ROGERS Services for Fred Rogers, 71, of 305 Angle St. in Rock Springs, were July 10 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. K.E. Gustafson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard Brown, Stanley Tominic, Warren J. Wallace, Kevin Crouch, Tye Williams and Bill Rogers. Rogers died July 7 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since June 30. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Rogers died following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 13, 1915 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Unwin Rogers. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1933. Rogers was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Christine Rebol in Rock Springs on Jan. 12, 1941. She preceded him in death July 3, 1973. Rogers was a retired painter and co-owner of the Roger Brothers Painting Company. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and was a former member of the Art Guild in which he served as the first president of the organization. Survivors include one son, John Rogers of Rock Springs, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Rogers was preceded in death by one son, Fredrick Rogers and one brother, Bill Rogers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 11, 1987 JOSEPHINE (IDA) CRISTANELLI WESTMINSTER, Colo.—A rosary was recited July 6 at the Horan and McConaty Mortuary in Denver for Mrs. Josephine (Ida) Cristanelli of Westminster. She died July 2 in St. Anthony Hospital in Westminster. A requiem mass was celebrated July 7 in the Holy Trinity Church in Westminster. Mrs. Cristanelli was a resident of Superior from 1927-62 when she moved to Ogden, Utah and then to Westminster. She married Vigilio Cristanelli in Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Rock Springs. Surviving are two sons, Livio Cristanelli of San Francisco and Joe Cristanelli of Lake Tahoe, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. William (Annie) Rizzi of Westminster; one brother, David Bertagnolli of Rock Springs; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Blaziol and Mrs. Lena Profaizer of Fondo, Trentino, Italy; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vigilio and one son, Rudolph of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 18, 1987 JOHN E. THURSTON Services for John E. Thurston, 72, of 1005 3rd North St. in Reliance, were July 16 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. H. Eugene Warren of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Thurston died July 11 at his home. Pallbearers were Don Wright, Randy Richardson, Jim McCrea, Don Pridgeon, Gordy Gill and Brad Stiegelmeyer. A longtime resident of Reliance, Thurston had been in ill health since January of 1987. He was born in Perryville, Ark., on June 17, 1915, the son of the late Emmett and Emma Moore Thurston. He attended schools in Arkansas and married the former Marjorie Delores Smith in Olympia, Wash., on Jan. 15, 1943. Thurston was a retired area supervisor for the Home Petroleum Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of Reliance; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Jackie) Maasz of Spearville, Kan., and Mrs. Rick (Karen) Hard of Brea, Calif.; two brothers, Charles Thurston of Entiat, Wash., and Walter Thurston of Stockton, Calif.; one sister, Nellie Rose of Springdale, Ark.; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Thurston was preceded in death by one son, Larry Thurston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 18, 1987 BETTY MCCLELLAND PROVO, Utah—Funeral services for Betty Stevens McClelland, 95, of Provo were July 11 at the Berg Drawing Room in Provo. Interment was in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery in Pleasant Grove, Utah. She was born March 2, 1892 in Fairview, Utah to Lindsley and Louise Anderson Stevens. She married Edwin Lewis McClelland in Los Angeles. He died May 9, 1967. She received her education in Utah. Following her marriage, she and her husband made their home on Colonia Juarez, Mexico where she lived until 1970. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Toby Ann) Lamoreaux of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Louise Armstrong. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 18, 1987 DEAN ASH RADDON MURRAY, Utah—Services for Dean Ash Raddon, 77, of Murray were July 11 at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary in Murray. Raddon died of natural causes in a Murray hospital July 7. Interment was in the Murray City Cemetery. He was born Dec. 7, 1909 in Salt Lake City to Thomas A. and Ada Ash Raddon. He married Florence Walther Sept. 20, 1939 in Murray. He was a veteran of World War II and was a retired employee of Utah Power & Light. Survivors include his wife of Murray; sons, Bill Raddon of Rock Springs and Paul Raddon of Sandy, Utah; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a sister, Ruth Raddon of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 18, 1987 EUSEBIO SANCHEZ A funeral mass for Eusebio Sanchez, 46, of Green River was July 11 in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited July 10. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Sanchez died July 8 in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 24, 1941 in Taos, N.M., a son of Grace Sanchez. He was raised by his grandparents, Esquibula and Amanda Sanchez. He married Alice Jaramillo; they later divorced. He married Emilia Helen Jaramillo on Oct. 17, 1971 in Taos. He spent his early years in Taos and had lived in Cheyenne and California prior to moving to Green River 14 years ago. He worked as a miner for General Chemical Co. for 13 years and was a member of the United Steel Workers of America, Local No. 15320 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of Green River; his mother, Grace Chavez of Ranchos de Taos, N.M.; a daughter, Michelle Sanchez of Green River; three sons, Danny Sanchez of Green River, Paul Sanchez and Robert Sanchez, both of Cheyenne; half-brothers, Pablo Chavez, Joe Chavez and Lawrence Chavez, all of Rancho de Taos, and a sister, Connie Martinez of Santa Fe, N.M. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Christine Mares. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 18, 1987 GUIDO M. FLOR Funeral services for Guido M. Flor, 83, of 902 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, were July 13 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. A parish rosary was recited July 12 at the chapel. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Cremation followed. Flore died July 10 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he was a patient since July 6. He was a lifelong resident Rock Springs resident and had been in ill health for the past month. He was born Feb. 19, 1904 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Ralph and Colombo Ziller Flor. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Dale Donohew in Rock Springs on June 1, 1928. Flor was the retired owner and operator of the Flor Bowling Lanes. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the National Bowling Proprietors, the American Bowling Congress and was a former member of the Kiwanis International, Knights of Columbus and the BPO Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Dale of Rock Springs; two daughters, Essie Crenshaw of Atlanta and Zoanne Henderson of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert J. Flor Sr. of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Velma McCorkle of Long Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren, Becky Crenshaw Kehoe and Mark Crenshaw, both of Atlanta, Beth Henderson Cox of Tulsa, Okla. and Nora Lee Henderson Radakovich of Rock Springs; four great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Megan Kehoe and Jessica Crenshaw, all of Atlanta and Clinton Dale Radakovich of Rock Springs and two nephews, Robert Flor Jr. of Rock Springs and Mike McCorkle of Long Beach. In addition to his parents, Flor was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Flor, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 18, 1987 MARGE GARETSON Funeral services for Marge (Welsh) Garetson, 72, were conducted July 17 at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy A. Miller officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Garetson of 703 East Buffalo St. in Polo, Ill., died July 14 at the Polo Continental Nursing Home where she had been a patient for the past year. A resident of Polo for the past year and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Garetson died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Mineral, Kan. on Aug. 3, 1914, the daughter of the late William H. and Etta May Kitterman Welsh. She attended schools in Kansas and married Paul D. Garetson in Manila, Utah. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Garetson was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Ronald Paul of Memphis, Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Wanda) Almond of Woodward, Okla.; one sister, May Ellen Morris of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Garetson was preceded in death by five brothers, Lawrence (Jarbo) Welsh, William (Boots) Fletcher, Henry (Pinky) Welsh, Joe (Pee Wee) Welsh and Jack (Red) Welsh. Pallbearers were Richard P. Welsh, Ronnie Welsh, Buzzy Graham, James Daniels Sr., Jim Daniels and Ron Riddle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 25, 1987 ALEX MONDRAGON COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Funeral services for Alex Mondragon were conducted Sunday, July 5, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colorado Springs. Father Donald F. Dunn and Father Bill Martinez officiated. A rosary was recited Saturday, July 4. Mondragon, 64, of Colorado Springs died July 1 of caner in Colorado Springs. He was born Nov. 24, 1922 to Juan Nepusino and Matilda (Romero) Mondragon in Rancho de Taos, N.M. He lived in Rock Springs about 30 years before moving to Colorado Springs in 1984. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance Workers and St. Patrick’s Church and was a section laborer for 35 years. He married Nora Maestas July 29, 1940 in Rancho de Taos. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Joe and Jerry D., both of Dallas, Alex Jr. of Fort Polka, La., and Gerald of Colorado Springs; a daughter, Lucy Cordova of Green River; a brother, Amarante of Granstville, Utah; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Arthur, nine brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 25, 1987 MIKE POPP A mass of Christian burial for Mike Popp was conducted Friday, July 24, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, July 23 at the chapel. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Popp, 81, of 1310 Lowell St., Rock Springs, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since July 10. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Popp had been in ill health the past six months. He was born in Rock Springs on Sept. 5, 1905, the son of the late George and Barbara Danko Popp. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Jennie Kudar in Rock Springs on Sept. 18, 1929. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1979. Popp was a retired coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He worked there for 36 years. After his retirement, Popp worked as a custodian for School District No. 1. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America and the William Penn Association. Survivors include one son, Michael J. Popp of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Warren (Jennie Lou) Hoover of Green River; three brothers, George Popp of Anaheim, Calif., John Popp of Salt Lake City and Joe Popp of Portland, Ore.; three grandchildren, Scott Hoover and Jill Hoover, both of Green River and Michael Brian Popp of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Popp was preceded in death by three brothers, Steven Popp, Gabriel Popp and Mickey Nicholas Popp and three sisters, Beatrice Popp, Mary Lawless and Elizabeth Lelis. Pallbearers were Scott Hoover, Anton P. Amizich, Martin Amizich, Micahel B. Popp, Michael J. Popp and John G. Popp. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 25, 1987 ERICH KURZDORFER A mass of Christian burial for Airman 1st Class Erich F. Kurzdorfer was conducted Monday, July 20, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, July 19, in the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Kurzdorfer, 21, of Green River stationed at Hahn Air Force Base in West Germany died July 13 in Traben-Trarabach, West Germany of injuries sustained in a mountain climbing accident. He was born June 10, 1966 in Buffalo, N.Y., a son of Francis Joseph and Rose Marie Pietrowski Kurzdorfer. He lived in Buffalo until he moved with his family to Green River in 1975. He graduated from Green River High School in 1984 and was active in sports, particularly, baseball. He entered the U.S. Air Force in October of 1984 and was stationed in the Philippines for two years prior to being stationed in West Germany. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents of Green River; two sisters, Natasha Kurzdorfer of Dallas and Tayna Kurzdorfer of Green River; a grandfather, Erich Pietrowski of Weilbach, West Germany; an aunt and uncle he lived near, Heidi and Heribert Hoschkara of Weilbach and many aunts, uncles and cousins in Buffalo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 25, 1987 ALEXANDER DIXON Funeral services for Alexander (Sandy) Dixon were conducted Tuesday, July 21, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Pastor Don Evilsizer of the Green River Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were LeVoyd Robertson, Lloyd McEwen, Dale Harris, Jeff Varley, Serafino Zampedri, Doug Paoli and Rodney Robertson. Honorary pallbearers were Don Taylor, Frank Willoughby, Leon Arnoldi, George Seaman, Bob Rainey, Bob McCaskill, Larry Mann, Tom McDonald, Bill Phillips, Pat James, Alan Ostdahl, Christ Frandsen, Harvey Humbler, Fred Hoover, Cody Stewart, Gary Stevenson, Lyle Lemmon, Buzzy Graham, Marion Larsen, Bob Diehl and Fred Cabaness. Dixon, 61, of 1110 10th St. in Rock Springs died at 4:01 p.m. July 17 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, according to Sweetwater County Deputy Coroner Dale Majhanovich. He was born in Kemmerer, the son of the late Anthony and Janet Sneddon Dixon. He graduated from Superior High School in 1943. He married the former Laura Hiner in Rock Springs on Nov. 27, 1948. He was employed at Bridger Coal since July 17, 1973 and was shift foreman at the time of his death. He was a member of the BPO Elks, Eagles Aerie 151 and was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Laura of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Sheila Dixon of Chandler, Ariz.; four sisters, Mrs. Albert (Lil) Zorko of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jack (Maisie) Kanaly of Laramie, Mrs. Albert (Annette) Fagnant of Rawlins and Mrs. Catherine Sarles of Rock Springs and several uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Dixon was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Dixon, who died Sept. 15, 1985 and Glen Sneddon, who died in World War II. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 1, 1987 DAVID NIHART Funeral services for David William Nihart were conducted Saturday, July 25, in the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy A. Miller officiated. Burial took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Nihart, 28, of 115 East 3rd South No. 4, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Nihart died of multiple head injuries. Nihart was born on May 3, 1959 in Ely, Minn., a son of William L. and Beverly Carol Carlson Nihart. He married Sandra “Snapper” Jane Whitaker on Oct. 14, 1985 in Manila, Utah. He lived in Babbitt, Minn. and Butte, Mont., prior to moving to Green River 14 years ago. He graduated from Green River High School in 1977. He was employed as a diesel mechanic for Cummins Intermountain in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the National Harley-Davidson Owners Association. He is survived by his wife of Green River; his parents of Green River; a son, Billy David Nihart of Green River; a brother, Gerald Nihart of Green River; two sisters, Shelly Lewis and Sherry Bame, both of Green River; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henning Carlson of Babbitt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 1, 1987 LOUIS WATSON Funeral services for Louis William Watson were conducted Tuesday, July 28, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Lois Watson Jr., Gary Watson, Willie Watson, Robert Watson, Gayle Watson and Aaron Irvin. Watson, 82, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, July 24 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since May 2. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Watson had been in ill health the past several months. He was born in Cary, Miss., on March 6, 1904, the son of the late William and Hattie Watson. He attended schools in Cary and married the former Oler Lee Irvin in Missouri. She preceded him in death in May of 1959. Watson was a retired self-employed salvageman. Survivors include seven sons, Gary Watson, Louis Watson Jr., Willie Watson and Gayle Watson, all of Tacoma, Wash., Robert Watson and Aaron Irvin, both of Superior and Garron Irvin of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Francis (Albertha) Reyes of Tacoma; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Watson was preceded in death by four sons, Nora Lee Watson, Roosevelt Watson, Larry Watson and Cornell Knox. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 8, 1987 DAVID APPELHANS Memorial services for David Lucas Mark Appelhans were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Vista Bible Church in Rock Springs. His body was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Appelhans, 6, of Stage Stop Trailer Park, Point of Rocks, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 5:13 p.m. Friday, July 31. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, the boy was playing in the Jim Bridger Power Plant Recreation Pond and drowned at about 3:10 p.m. Friday. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on June 4, 1981, the son of David J.M. Appelhans and Julie Prouix Taebel. He attended schools in Superior and was a resident of Point of Rocks for the past one and one-half years. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Julie and Kevin Taebel of Point of Rocks; his father, David Appelhans of Wasilla, Alaska; two sisters, Samantha and Tabitha Appelhans, both of Point of Rocks; his paternal grandparents, Myrna Anderson of Chinle, Ariz., and Joseph L. Appelhans of Dodson, Mont.; his maternal grandparents, Alice Ayers of Superior and Paul Prouix of Penticton, British Columbia, Canada; his great-grandmother, Stella Overholser of Creston, British Columbia, Canada; his paternal step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Taebel of Silver City, N.M.; two paternal great-grandmothers, Mrs. Velda O’Connor of Florida and Mrs. Olga Taebel of Silver City and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 8, 1987 CRAIG LEE Funeral services for Craig E. Lee were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Harold Fields of the New Hope Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Jason Washington, Amos Page Jr., Donnie Winters, Kevin Webb, Billy Winters and Bernard Swenson. Lee, 27, of Western Hills Trailer Park No. 86, Rock Springs, died at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at Flaming Gorge Reservoir one-half mile west of the Big Firehole boat ramp. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Lee was the occupant of a boat which capsized during a storm. He was ejected from the boat. Other occupants of the boat included Logan Meeks, 8, and Joshua Bellamy, 7, both of Rock Springs. Vase said Lee died of asphyxia due to drowning. Lee was not wearing a life preserver but the two children were, he said. His body was recovered at 6:50 p.m. Thursday by John Williams of the Sweetwater County Emergency Management diving team. He was born in Rock Springs on June 11, 1960, the son of James E. and Sarah E. Knox Lee Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1979. Lee was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and attended Western Wyoming College. Survivors include his parents, James and Sarah Lee of Rock Springs; four sisters, Dr. Mary Owens of Champaign, Ill., Janine Lee of Rock Springs, Leshia Lee of Provo, Utah and Corporal Paula R. Lee of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; his maternal grandmother, Earline Ingram of Florence, Ala., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Lee was preceded in death by one sister, Sandra Marie Lee who died Dec. 15, 1954 and one brother, James E. Lee Jr. who died Dec. 28, 1978. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 8, 1987 BERYL LOGAN Funeral services for Beryl D. Logan were conducted Friday, Aug. 7, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Martin Hensley of the Rivers of Living Waters Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Logan, 53, of 200 East 4th St., Space No. 1, Green River, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the University of Utah Medical Center the victim of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Kearney, Neb., on July 12, 1934, the son of Henry E. and Mabel Potter Logan. He attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School in 1952. He married the former Patricia E. John in Kemmerer on Feb. 11, 1956. A resident of Green River since 1962 and former resident of Ogden, Utah, Logan was a maintenance foreman at the Stauffer Chemical plant, working there for the past 25 years. In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mabel Logan of Grants Pass, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. David (Kathryn) Hooton and Mrs. James (Bonnie) LaFond, both of Lyman and Mrs. Gary (Julia) Gonder of Green River; three brothers, Floyd and Neil Logan, both of Rock Springs and Lloyd Logan of Grants Pass; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 8, 1987 CELIA LUCERO Funeral services for Celia M. Lucero were conducted at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Holman, N.M. Interment was in the Holman City Cemetery. Mrs. Lucero, 62, died July 22 in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness. She was born July 15, 1925 in Holman, N.M., a daughter of Doroteo and Ambrosia Sanchez. She married Manuel Lucero on Nov. 11, 1941 in Cleveland, N.M. She lived in Green River for 33 years and attended the Spanish Assembly of God Church. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jessie Lucero and his wife, Terrie, Tony Lucero and his wife, Edith, and Manuel Lucero, all of Green River; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Prudencia Chacon of Green River, Frances Barajas and her husband, Luis of Green River and Bernice Simons and her husband, Fred, of Salt Lake City. She is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Alex Sanchez and his wife, Ermelina of Holman, N.M., and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1977. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 CONCETTA RAUZI A Mass of Christian burial for Concetta Rauzi was conducted Monday, Aug. 10, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were John E. Chevalier, Henry Chevalier Jr., Wayne Albertini, Harold Monroe, Jim Anselmi and Darrell Scott. The honorary pallbearer was Edwin Fermelia. Mrs. Concetta Rauzi, 88, of 1041 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs, died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1930 and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Rauzi died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Brez, Arsio, Italy on December 7, 1898, the daughter of the late Felix and Genoeffa Zueck Menghini. She attended schools in Italy and married Dave Rauzi in Rock Springs on Dec. 16, 1920. He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1971. Mrs. Rauzi was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Herman Rauzi and Serafino Rauzi, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Ed Menghini of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Rauzi was preceded in death by two brothers, Fausto and Alfonso Menghini, and one sister, Christina Albertini. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 MIKE SKORUP SAN LORENZO, Calif.—Funeral services for Mike “Doug” Skorup were conducted Monday, Aug. 10, in San Lorenzo, Calif. Skorup of 1186 Via Lucas, San Lorenzo, Calif., died on Aug. 5 due to complications from surgery. He was born in Rock Springs on Aug. 23, 1924, the son of Peter Skorup and Katra Silovich Skorup and graduated in 1943 from Rock Springs High School. He married the former Rose Filcich on Aug. 28, 1954. He was retired from Continental Can of Oakland, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Rose; three daughters, Karen, Sharon and Francine; one brother, John “Pappy” Silovich of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Fred (Marie) Gann of Salt Lake City, Joann of San Lorenzo and Annie of Sacramento, Calif.; one grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Frank, Sam and Luke and two sisters that died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 WILLIAM BARKER AURORA, Colo.--Interment for William L. Barker was conducted Friday, Aug. 7, at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Barker, 60, formerly of Rock Springs died at his home, 2502 Atchison Street, Aurora, Colo., on Monday, Aug. 3. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; three sons, Stephen of Denver, William of Aurora and Anthony in the U.S. Navy at Virginia Beach, Va.; four daughters, Theresa Reining of Deer Trail, Colo., Sharon Schulte, Debbie Barry and Tammy Baker, all of Aurora, two sisters, Edythe Weust of Arvada, Colo., and Betty Hall of Bellvue, Wash.; 12 grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Barker of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 JOHN PETERNELL AUBURN, Calif.—Services for John Peternell, 83, were conducted at the Chapel of the Hills. Clergy from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church officiated. Entombment was in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum in Sacramento. A native of Cumberland, Peternell was born Feb. 17, 1904 and had been a resident of Auburn since 1947. Prior to his retirement in 1971, he had worked with the Placer County Maintenance Department. He died Aug. 3 at Auburn Faith Community Hospital. Peternell is survived by his brother, Winsell Peternell of Rock Springs, a sister-in-law, Edith Martin of Auburn, one granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 MABEL DOWDY CARSON, Calif.—Funeral services for Mabel L. Dowdy were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Green Hills Mortuary in Rancho Palos Verde, Calif. Mrs. Dowdy of 425 Martinshire in Carson, Calif., died Monday, Aug. 10, in Harbor City, Calif. She was born Jan. 28, 1905 in Huntington, Ark., and was a resident of Rock Springs for 47 years. She moved to California in 1983. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Pennant, and two sons, Preston Horgan and Robert Dowdy; six grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 CHESTER SIEROCKI CHEYENNE—Funeral services for Chester Richard Sierocki were conducted Wednesday, July 29, in Cheyenne. Prayer services were in Saginaw, Mich., Aug 2, and a Catholic Mass was Aug. 3 at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Saginaw. The Rev. Gerald Kukla officiated. A military committal service took place Aug. 3 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Veterans Section, under the auspices of the VFW Post No. 1859. Sierocki of 2917 East 10th St. in Cheyenne died July 26 at DePaul Hospital after a month-long illness. He was born in Gaylord, Mich. He served in the U.S. Army as a photo interpreter in Korea and Vietnam until his retirement. He is survived by daughters Katheryn of Cheyenne, formerly of Rock Springs, Maria Sierocki-Novotny of Rock Springs and Karen of Rock Springs; a son, John of Cheyenne; a brother, Austin of Saginaw, Mich., and several nieces and nephews from Saginaw. He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral parish and of VFW No. 1881, F.E. Warren AFB Officers Club and Retired Officers of the United States of America. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 ELSIE MILOFF Funeral services for Elsie Miloff were conducted Monday, Aug. 10, at the Vase Funeral chapel. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Tony Marietta, Louis Pastor, Mike S. Vase, Mungo Brown, Brad Betolo and Floyd Stokes. Mrs. Miloff, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:44 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient since May 14, 1987. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Rawlins, Mrs. Miloff had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Feb. 26, 1899 in Clayton, N.M., the daughter of the late Leandro and Teodora Romero Salazar. She attended schools in Clayton and married Steve Miloff in Brighton, Colo., on Dec. 14, 1923. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Miloff was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Leo Miloff of Rock Springs and Rudy Miloff of Denver; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Miloff was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 GEORGE HANSEN Graveside funeral services and interment for George Hansen Jr. were conducted Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs, George Horgan, Hansen’s nephew, conducted the services. Hansen, 61, of 617 Massachusetts Ave., Rock Springs, died at his home early Tuesday morning, Aug. 11, following a brief illness. He was born in Florence, Colo., on Aug. 26, 1925, the son of George and Jennie Wilson Hansen. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Patricia E. Stephens at Raton, N.M., March 3, 1953. She preceded him in death on April 22, 1976. He was a World War II veteran serving with the United States Navy. Hansen was a retired miner having worked for the FMC Corporation. Hansen is survived by his mother, Jennie Hansen of Rock Springs; two daughters, Carolyn Hansen of Rock Springs and Cherie Richman of Denver; one sister, Mrs. Preston (Jeanette) Horgan of Denver; two grandchildren, one niece and one nephews. In addition to his wife Patricia, he was preceded in death by his father, George Hansen Sr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 ANNA SEMOS Funeral services for Anna Berg Semos were conducted Friday, Aug. 14, at the Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. John Johansen officiated. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Semos, 97, of 725 Massachusetts Ave., Rock Springs, died at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at her son’s home in Sandy, Utah. She died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kuopio, Finland on July 31, 1890 and attended schools in Finland. She married the late Gust Berg in Minnesota in 1915. He preceded her in death in 1934. She them married the late Mike Semos in Rock Springs in 1941, and he preceded her in death in 1941. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, she was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Mrs. Semos was a master machinist in Reliance during World War II and a master barber in Gunn. Mrs. Semos played the violin for the Rock Springs Symphony Orchestra and was a lifetime member of the Gem and Mineral Club in Rock Springs. Mrs. Semos is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Janet Semos of Sandy, Utah; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Semos was preceded in death by her parents and her two husbands. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 1987 ROBERT OUTSEN Funeral services for Brig. Gen (retired) Robert R. Outsen were conducted at the Wiederspahn Mortuary Chapel Friday, Aug. 14. Outsen, 81, died Aug. 11 at the Veterans Hospital in Cheyenne after a lengthy illness. He was born in Cumberland on July 6, 1906, the son of Charles and Mary Ramsay Outsen. He attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating in 1924 from Rock Springs High School and from the University of Wyoming in 1928. He taught school in Manderson, Shoshoni and Superior until 1937, when he was appointed assistant secretary of public instruction under Jack R. Gage. He joined the U.S. Army in 1940. During World War II, he was commissioned captain in the 341st Infantry, serving in Europe. After World War II, he held posts in Germany, New York, Japan and the Philippines. He retired from active service in 1948 and was appointed professor of military science at the University of Wyoming, a post he held until 1951. He returned to Cheyenne, where he was appointed assistant adjutant general of the Wyoming National Guard and was commissioned a brigadier general. He held that post until his retirement. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Masons, a member of the Episcopal Church as well as other political and civic organizations in Cheyenne until his illness. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Josh (Billy Jane) Durham and Mrs. Bob (Shari) Henney, both of Cheyenne, and Mrs. Ed (Sandy) Kendig of Wheatland; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, the former Bernice Redshaw, two sisters and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 22, 1987 AUGUST JULIUS Funeral services for August Julius were conducted Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment took place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Don Chollak, Ed Julius, Jino Roccabruna, Angelo Vase, Jim Tyler and John Seppie. Julius, 67, of 1023 6th St., Rock Springs, was found dead at his home early Monday afternoon, Aug. 17. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Julius died at about 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. Julius was born Aug. 15, 1919 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Louis and Mary Benedic Julius. He attended schools in Rock Springs and had worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company as a miner. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one niece, Mary Jayne Griep; four nephews, Ronald Julius of Billings, Mont., Ed and Dan Julius, both of Rock Springs and Joe Julius of Mesquite, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Emil, Robert, Ed, Rudy, Ben and Louis, and two sisters in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 22, 1987 INEZ COLETTI SAN MATEO, Calif.—A Mass of Christian burial for Inez G. Coletti was conducted Friday, Aug. 14, in St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in San Mateo, Calif. Mrs. Coletti, 72, a San Mateo, Calif., resident for 30 years, died Aug. 10 in a Burlingame, Calif. hospital after an illness. Mrs. Coletti was born in Superior to Louis and Virginia Genetti on June 19, 1915. She graduated from Superior High School in 1933. She married Clyde Coletti of Rock Springs in 1939. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Terri Anderson of San Jose and Elaine Ruiz of Los Altos; a sister, Mrs. Ole (Ruby) Anselmi of Rock Springs and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 22, 1987 JOHN NOISEWATER Funeral services an interment for John Brewer Noisewater were conducted in Stillwell, Okla. Noisewater, 51, of Space No. 28, Mobile Stalls Trailer Court, Rock Springs, died at about 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at his home. Noisewater was born in Stilwell, Okla., on Jan. 1, 1936, the son of Sampson Noisewater and Cleo Smith Wayne. He attended schools in Oklahoma. Noisewater was employed by Brad Ragan Tire Co. as a tire foreman until he became disabled. Survivors include his parents of Stillwell; for brothers, Larry and Billy Wayne of Stilwell, Bob Wayne of Arkansas and Dolan Noisewater of Arkansas; five sisters, Ruth Gardner of Prowler, Okla., Devona Bosewell of Prowler, Liza May Tibbs of North Carolina, Janine Tibbs of Arkansas and Frieda Lewis of Stilwell; several nieces and nephews. Noisewater was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 22, 1987 THERESA NELSON ADA, Minn.—Funeral services for Theresa Marie “Terri” Nelson were conducted Saturday, Aug. 15, in the Bethany Lutheran Church in Shelly, Minn. Pastor Roger Michaelson officiated. A prayer service was Friday, Aug. 14, at the Fredrickson Funeral Home in Ada. The pallbearers were Randy Hozcome, Albert Holzcome Jr., James Henka, Ed Ackerman, Stewart Holland and Robert Anderson. The members of the Hillsboro Class of 1971 were honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Nelson, 34, of Lancaster, Calif., died Aug. 10. She was born Feb. 6, 1953 in Tyler, Minn., to Robert and Frances Koval Sadler. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1971 and received an associate degree in 1986 from Western Wyoming College. She married Steven Nelson Oct. 9, 1971 in Shelly, Minn. She moved to Rock Springs in 1979 and to Lancaster in 1987. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Travis and Terrance; stepfather, Albert Hozcome of Hillsboro, N.D.; two brothers, Albert Holzcome Jr. of Fargo, N.D. and Randy Hozcome of Hurley, S.D.; four sisters, Mrs. Kathy Ackerman, west Fargo, N.D., Mrs. Pat Henka of Effingham, Ill., Mrs. Rose Bishop of Hillsboro and Mrs. Beth Mammenga of Horace, N.D. Her parents and a daughter preceded her in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 22, 1987 ROBERT DEVRIES Funeral services for Robert James DeVries were conducted Monday, Aug. 17, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was recited Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Chuck Bonomo, Jay Williams, Clark Stafford, Ray Miles, Ray Sarcletti and Ted Wallen. The honorary pallbearers were August Dernovich and Garland McMartin. DeVries, 50, of 912 Plateau Road, Rock Springs, died at 3:47 p.m. Wednesday at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born in Iowa, the son of John and Jennie Braband DeVries and attended schools in Ogilvie, Minn., where he graduated from high school. DeVries married the former Danella Lubovich in Rock Springs on June 1, 1975. He was last employed by Sweetwater County as a maintenance man. He was a member of the Rock Springs Shrine Club, the Masonic Lodge Af and AM No. 12 and the Eastern Star Mountain Lily Chapter 10. DeVries was also a deputy for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. Survivors include his wife, Danella of Rock Springs; his mother, Jennie of Ogilvie; three sons, James of Lufkin, Texas, Leslie of Onamia, Minn., and Scott of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Rhonda of Rock Springs and Polly Ann of Phoenix; four brothers, John of Dalbo, Minn., Ronald of Firestone, Colo., Dennis of Longmont, Colo., and Dick of Loveland, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. John (Gladys) Veldhuyzen of Visalia, Calif., Mrs. Fred (Ilene) VanderVegt and Mrs. LeRoy (Phyllis) Houtsma, both of Ogilvie, Minn.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. DeVries was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 22, 1987 HARRY SEPPIE Funeral services for Harry Joseph Seppie were conducted Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. K.E. Gustafson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Tom Osselton, Henry Fleming, Morgan McIntosh, Randy Kearns, Ron Brown and Ed Julius. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Sharp, Joe Seppie, Ron Lumsden, Cole Seppie, Terry Moser, J.R. Brown, Jeff Morrow, Jay Morrow and Jim Campbell. Seppie, 67, of 118 Logan St., Rock Springs, died at his home Wednesday evening, Aug. 12, following a three year illness. He was born in Aguilar, Colo., on Jan. 12, 1920, the son of the late Joseph and Hattie Drummond Seppie. Seppie attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from high school in 1939. He married the former Miram Lawson in Evanston on Nov. 22, 1956. Seppie was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and was a retired miner, having worked for the FMC Corporation. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Seppie was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Seppie was also a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151, the United Steel Workers of America Local No. 13214 and the local VFW Post. Seppie is survived by his wife of Rock Springs; two sons, John and Jim, also of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Joyce) Morrow and Mrs. Randy (Noreen) Kearns, both of Evanston and Mrs. Ron (Jan) Brown of Idaho Falls, Idaho; one brother, Jack Seppie of Rock Springs; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Seppie was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, John and Robert Lee and one daughter, Miriam Ann. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 1987 MARIA HERMAN Funeral services for Marie E. Herman were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Durango, Mexico. Mrs. Herman, 66, died Aug. 10 in Durango, Mexico. She was born Feb. 26, 1921, in Durango and was a resident of Rock Springs for the past year. Survivors include a son, James A. Diefenderfer of Rock Springs, and one daughter, Maria E. Wetle or Portland, Ore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 1987 LURA PICKETT CHEYENNE--Funeral services for Lura M. Pickett were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the First Congregational Church in Cheyenne. Burial took place in the Beth El Cemetery in Cheyenne. Mrs. Pickett, Cheyenne, died Saturday, Aug. 22 at her home. She was born in Fremont, Neb., Sept. 4, 1901 and lived in Cheyenne since 1931. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Judge John C. Pickett preceded her in death Sept. 1, 1983. The Picketts were married April 8, 1931 in Fremont. Mrs. Pickett was a member of the First Congregational Church, PEO Chapter C, the Theta Alumnae Club, Music Study Club, Mizpah Chapter 36 of the Order of Eastern Star, Board of Community Concert and Board of Community Chest. She was a graduate of Northwestern University. Survivors include two sons, Richard F. Pickett of Cheyenne and Robert J. Pickett of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, John Pickett and Brad Pickett, both of Cheyenne and Penelope Pickett of Los Angeles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 1987 PETER RIDEOUT Funeral services for Peter David Rideout were conducted Friday, Aug. 28, in Westfield, N.Y. Rideout died Aug. 21 at the University of Utah Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born May 12, 1955 in Westfield, N.Y. and lived in Rock Springs from May 1979 until his death. He attended Syracuse University in New York state and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in civil engineering he received in 1979. He was registered as a professional engineer in Wyoming on Feb. 3, 1984 and was secretary-treasurer for the Southwest Chapter of the Wyoming Society of Professional Engineers. He was a member of the Wyoming Engineering Society, National Society of Professional Engineers, Southwest Chapter of the Professional Land Surveyors of Wyoming, Wyoming Association of Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, American Water Works Association, Young American Football and Ducks Unlimited. He was employed by Bennett-Carder & Associates in Rock Springs as a professional engineer. He is survived by his mother, Mary; a sister, Carol Mellors; two nephews and his grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 1987 GEORGE KARRAS SANTA ANA, Calif.--Funeral services for George Karras were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Santa Ana, Calif. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, Calif. Karras, 71, died Friday, Aug. 14, in Santa Ana, Calif. He was born March 17, 1916 in Evanston to the late Mr. and Mrs. James Karras Sr. The family moved to Rock Springs in 1923. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1934. Karras later lived in New Mexico and Texas where he was employed with the U.S. government as a surveyor. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1940 where he was employed as a supervising engineer for the Los Angeles County Flood Control District until his retirement in 1977. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Corona, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ross (Bella) Milton of Rancho California, Calif., and Mrs. Tony (Helen) Kalivas of Salt Lake City and one brother, James E. of Midvale, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 1987 CHARLOTTE PERKINS EVANSTON--Graveside services for Charlotte Perkins were conducted Friday, Aug. 21, in the Lyman Cemetery. Funeral services were also conducted Friday, Aug. 21, in Spokane, Wash. Mrs. Perkins, 68, of Medical Lake, Wash., died Aug. 18 in Spokane, Wash. She was born Jan. 25, 1919 in Lyman to Frank G. and Myrtle Fields Porter. She married Allen J. Perkins and graduated from Spokane Community College in 1969 and worked as manager of food services for Washington State University from 1969-84. She is survived by her husband of Medical Lake; a son, Milton Perkins of Spokane; two daughters, Mrs. Mrs. Conley (Karin) Young of Tazewell, Va., and Mrs. Bob (Pennie) Lightfoot of Medical Lake; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her mother, Myrtle Porter of Evanston; two brothers, Don Porter of Provo, Utah and Kilburn Porter of Evanston; and one sister, Mrs. Wilma Graham of Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 1987 VIRGINIA GIANISIS Private funeral services for Virginia Ford Gianisis were conducted Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Father Gerald Guida, S.J. of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Gianisis, 76, of 320 Mansface Terrace, Apt. 109, Green River died Monday, Aug. 17, at 12:55 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past week. She was born in Denver on Aug. 19, 1910, the daughter of the late John Joseph and Mary Pratt Ford. She attended schools in Denver. She married Dimitri "Jim" Gianisis. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1959. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Hall of Denver and one sister, Ann Morten. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 1987 THOMAS CARPENTER SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Funeral services for Thomas Jefferson Carpenter, 80, of Sacramento, Calif. were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. in Sacramento. He was born Jan. 1, 1907 in Lexington, Neb. He married Mabel Kirby on Dec. 19, 1926. He lived in Rock Springs from 1941-55 during which time he worked in the coal mines. He then was employed by the state of California until his retirement several years ago. Survivors include his wife of Sacramento; four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Virginia) Ockerman and Mrs. Bob (JoAnn) Wilmetti, both of Rock Springs, Mrs. John (Pat) Wood and Mrs. Everett (Maxine) Swain, both of Sacramento; one brother, Chester of Boise, Idaho; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Floyd, Owen and Jim; one son-in-law, Leo Mitchelson and a granddaughter who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 1987 PHYLLIS ARNDT Funeral services for Phyllis Virginia Arndt were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were John Martin, Stanley Wisniewski, Allen Wisniewski, Billy Franck and David Hafner. Mrs. Arndt, 59, of 195 South Bench Road in Pinedale died as 12:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Aug. 21. A former long-time resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Arndt died following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Arndt was born in Diamondville on Nov. 27, 1927, the daughter of the late John and Marie Wisniewski Eleshuk. She graduated from Sheridan High School and also attended the University of Wyoming. She married Melvin Arndt in Atlanta on May 17, 1951. Mrs. Arndt was a homemaker and lived in Pinedale for the past seven years. Survivors include her husband, Melvin of Pinedale; three sons, Jim and Gary, both of Rock Springs and John of Pinedale; one daughter, Mrs. John (Marion Alice) Garcia, also of Pinedale; three brothers, George Eleshuk of Duchesne, Utah, Raymond George Porenta and Adolph Robert Porenta, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. James (Marion) Jessop of Rock Springs; and nine grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Arndt was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 5, 1987 THOMAS HAINWORTH LANDER--Funeral services for Thomas E. Hainworth were conducted Monday, Aug. 24, at the Chapel of Hope, Hudson Funeral Home. Cremation followed the services. Hainworth, 59, died Aug. 20 in Wheatland after an apparent heart attack. He was born Jan. 17, 1928 to Ernest W. and Elizabeth Bahan Hainworth in Lander where he attended school. Mr. Hainworth served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following the service, he worked on several ranches in the Lander area and was also a partner in a plumbing business. He then entered industrial construction work and worked on projects in Wyoming, including Rock Springs, Nebraska and Arizona. For the past eight years, he had lived in Wheatland. On Jan. 12, 1972, he married Melba Schick Workman in Rawlins. Survivors include his widow of Wheatland; four children, Elizabeth Ledger of Kent, England, Lynne Gardner of Riverton, Ted Hainworth of Rock Springs and Jean Albert of Lander; a stepson, William Workman of Rock Springs; and 12 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 5, 1987 FRANK MRAK SAN FERNANDO, Calif.--Funeral services for Frank R. Mrak were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 2, in San Fernando, Calif. Mrak, 79, died Aug. 30 in San Fernando. He was born in Rock Springs on Jan. 3, 1908, to John and Frances Mrak. He graduated from Rock Springs High School and went to Regis College in Denver. He was a pharmacist in Rock Springs. He married Albina Demshar. She died in 1942. He married Alyce Hedrick from Rawlins in 1946. They moved to California following their wedding. Survivors include a stepson, Fred Mrak of Mission Viejo, Calif.; a nephew, John R. Mrak from Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Mrs. Ernest J. (Marge) Lowseth of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 5, 1987 GRACE P. KOURBELAS Funeral services for Grace P. Kourbelas were conducted Friday, Sept. 4, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Kourbelas, 92, of 291 North 3rd East, Green River, died at 1:15 a.m. at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for the past five days. A long-time resident of Green River, Mrs. Kourbelas had been in ill health the past two years. She was born in Logga, Messina, Greece on Oct. 26, 1894, the daughter of the late Thomas and Andrea Petropulis. She attended schools in Greece and came to Green River in 1915. She married Steve N. Kourbelas in Green River on Jan. 27, 1916. He preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 1968. Mrs. Kourbelas and her husband were the former owners and operators of the Green Gander Bar. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Philopthohos Society and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Nick Kourbelas of San Diego and Thomas Kourbelas of Green River; two daughters, Mary Kourbelas of Green River and Mrs. Dale (Tula) Swan of Big Piney; one brother, Sophacles Petopulis of Greece; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kourbelas was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 5, 1987 JOAN BYTENDORP A Mass of Christian Burial for Joan "Jenny" Frances Bytendorp was conducted Saturday, Aug. 29, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A rosary service was conducted Friday, Aug. 28, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment took place in the St. Josephs' Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Lyle Lemmon, Tom Prather, Mike Rameriz, Mike Grant, William Brcko and Lain Bytendorp. The honorary pallbearers were Herman Corazza and Emil Corazza. Mrs. Bytendorp, 63, of 1313 Lowell St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:43 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. A life-long resident of Rock Springs and Winton, Mrs. Bytendorp had been in ill health the past several years. She was born on April 6, 1924 in Rock Springs, the daughter of John and Mary Kechley Meglan. She attended schools in Reliance and graduated from Reliance High School in 1942. She married Robert E. Bytendorp in Rock Springs on Feb. 14, 1946. Mrs. Bytendorp was a retired cosmetologist having worked for the Deluxe Beauty Shop. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the S.N.P.J. Lodge. Survivors include her husband, Robert of Rock Springs; her mother, Mary Demich of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Barbara Jo) Grant of Aptos, Calif., and Mrs. Mike (Debbie) Ramirez of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bytendorp was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 5, 1987 ELIZABETH BREJCHA A Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth Brejcha was conducted Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Monday, Aug. 31, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Joe Radman, Dave Radman, Patrick Derby, Tony Joe Radman, Chalres Radman and Steve Jenkins. The honorary pallbearers were Andrew Radman and Dave Paoli. Mrs. Brejcha, 84, of 1405 West Second Ave., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 5:58 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. A long-time resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Reliance, Mrs. Brejcha died following a brief illness. She was born March 13, 1903, in Orebic, Dalmatia, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Joseph and Teresia Vitasovic Slakic. She attended schools in Yugoslavia and came to the United States in 1921. She married Pasko Radman in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death on April 1, 1939. She later married Charles Brejcha in Rock Springs in 1950. Mrs. Brejcha was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the S.N.P.J. Lodge. Survivors include her husband, Charles Brejcha of Rock Springs; two sons, Pete Radman of Rock Springs and Tony Radman of Lander; two daughters, Mrs. Zora Derby of Basalt, Colo., and Mrs. Angela Sherwood of Denver; 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 12, 1987 JAY BUCKLEY CRAIG, Colo.--Funeral services for Jay Kenneth Buckley Sr. were conducted Thursday, Sept. 10, at the First Congregational Church in Craig, Colo. Buckley, 75, died Sept. 4 at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home in Craig. He was born Aug. 5, 1912 in Provo, Utah, and married Martha Sparks Nov. 7, 1932 in Rock Springs. He was a rancher in northwest Colorado, southwestern Wyoming and northeastern Utah for most of his life. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1930. He was a member of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, serving on the board of control for that group and was a member of the Wyoming Woolgrowers Association and a member of the Rock Springs Elks Lodge. He was raised in Provo, Utah, and Eureka, Utah, as well as Rock Springs. He moved to Rock Springs in 1927. His hobbies were his ranch work and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Lilia Buckley and two sisters, Rae Davis and Bernice Buckley. Survivors include his wife, Martha of Craig; three sons, Rich of Craig; R.C. (Bob) Buckley of Woodruff, Utah, Jay Buckley Jr. of Craig and two sisters, Merilene Prout and June Buckley, both of Denver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 12, 1987 GEORGE BERTA A Mass of Christian Burial for George Thomas Berta was conducted Thursday, Sept. 10, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Art Beveridge Jr., Mike Fitzgerald, Keith Fitzgerald, John Lee Jr., Neil Kourbelas and Rennard Jensen. Berta, 80, of 1587 Donalynn Drive, Rock Springs, died at his home at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 1987. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, Berta had been in ill health since February. He was born in Rock Springs Feb. 22, 1907, the son of the late Joseph T. and Marietta Ghia Berta. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1924. He married the former Cora M. Beveridge in Rock Springs on Aug. 24, 1936. Throughout his life, Berta had many management positions in Rock Springs. He was a former steward at the BOP Elks Lodge and former manager of Howards Restaurant. He also owned his own butcher shop, the American Meat Market, and Berta Transfer Company. Berta was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the BOP Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Cora of Rock Springs; one son, Victor T. Berta of Idaho Falls, Idaho; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Overy of Rock Springs; one sister, Kate Kudar of Jackson; one brother, Joseph Berta of Denver; two grandchildren, Natalie M. and Nathan Overy, both of Rock Springs; one cousin, Tom Delmastro of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Berta ws preceded in death by two brothers, Victor and John Berta, and one sister, Lillian Dunn. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 12, 1987 EDWARD ROBERTS EVANSTON--Funeral services for Edward Victor Roberts were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Interment took place in the Evanston Cemetery. Roberts, 87, of Evanston died Sept. 3, 1987 in Salt Lake City. He was born Nov. 1, 1899 in Farragut, Iowa to Mortimer V. and Edith Hall Roberts. On June 20, 1934, he married Vera Peterson in Randolph, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized on Aug. 13, 1948 in the Logan LDS Temple. Roberts was a WWI veteran and a life-time member of the American Legion. He also owned and operated a construction business. He is survived by his wife of Evanston; one daughter, Mrs. Gene (Connie) Walton, Rock Springs, and two brothers, Lowell Roberts, Virginia, Minn. and Milo Roberts, Rogers, Ark. Six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Edith Roberts Fech. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 12, 1987 MYRTLE LENOIR Funeral services for Myrtle LeNoir were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Westlawn Cemetery in Omaha, Neb. The Rev. John C. Besacon officiated. Mrs. LeNoir, 84, of 101 South Yucca Street, Chandler, Ariz., died at about 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at her home. A resident of Chandler for the past eight months and former long-time resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. LeNoir died following a sudden illness. She was born in Omaha, Neb., on March 10, 1903, the daughter of the late Carl and Bertha Pedersen Paulsen. She attended schools in Omaha. She married George LeNoir on March 28, 1924, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1964. They moved to Rock Springs in 1952 and owned and operated the LeNoir Floral Shop for many years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Stick and Stitch, an organization of the Congregational Church. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, H.S. and Jeanne Jackman of Rock Springs; a twin sister, Mildred Edgett of Salinas, Calif.; three grandchildren and their spouses, Kurt and Jeanette Jackman, Don and Janet McMillan and Lynn and Holly Jackman, all of Rock Springs; six great-grandchildren, Corie, Autumn and Lauri McMillan, Jennifer and Michael Jackman and Deborah Britt, all of Rock Springs; and one great-great-granddaughter, Alicia McMillan of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. LeNoir was preceded in death by one brother, William Jorgensen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 19, 1987 JIRO OKANO Funeral services for Jiro Okano were conducted Friday, Sept. 18, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. K. E. Gustafson officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Glen Sugano, Taro Sudoko, Roy Ota, Stanley Jereb, Joe Shimori and Frank Kondo. Okano, 66, of 1645 Blairtown Road, Rock Springs, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, approximately three miles north of Farson. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael S. Vase, Mr. Okano was hunting with his brother, George, and sister-in-law, Ineko Okano, when he suffered an apparent heart attack. He was born May 20, 1921 in Lionkol, the son of the late Kakuji and Misao Funayama Okano. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1939. He married the former Agnes Ota in Rock Springs on Sept. 3, 1955. Okano was a nurseryman and co-owner and operator of the Okano's Greenhouse and Floral Shop. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include his wife, Agnes of Rock Springs; two sons, Dr. David Okano of Rock Springs and Gary Okano, attending the University of Wyoming at Laramie; one daughter, Mrs. Karen Wells of Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers, George Okano of Rock Springs and Keiji Okano of Cheyenne; four sisters, Mrs. Dave (Haruko) Miyamoto of Zeeland, Mich., Mrs. Ikera (Pauline) Matsumonji of Denver, Mrs. Kenneth (Margie) Fearing of Iowa City, Iowa and Marion Okano of Rock Springs; one grandson, Brandon Okano of Rock Springs; one aunt and several nieces and nephews and several cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 19, 1987 GEORGE ELESHUK GREEN RIVER-- A Mass of Christian Burial for George Matthew Eleshuk was conducted Saturday, Sept. 12, in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Laramie. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Sept. 11, in the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. Burial was in the Greenhill Cemetery in Laramie. Eleshuk, 64, of Green River died Sept. 8, 1987 at his residence in Green River. He was born July 26, 1923 in Sublette, a son of John and Marie Edith Wisniewski Eleshuk. He was raised for 12 years by an uncle and aunt, Stanley and Albina Wisniewski Sr. He married Mary Evelyn Meyer on June 11, 1949 in Laramie. She died November 10, 1978. He spent his early years in Sublette and Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1941 and from the University of Wyoming in 1949 and 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II in the Pacific Theater as a machinist mate 1st class. Eleshuk had worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, Southern Wyoming Utility Co., and for 32 years he worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation as a civil engineer. He retired as chief of special surveys. He had lived in Green River since April of 1986 and had also lived in Laramie and Dutch John, Ogden and Duchesne, Utah. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, Steven Paul Eleshuk and Charles E. Eleshuk, both of Green River, Sgt. Joseph R. Eleshuk, 29 Palms, Calif., Mrs. Ted (Linda C.) Roybal, Ogden, Mrs. Mike (Teresa) Wright, Renton, Wash., and Mrs. Charles (Ruth) Jensen, Logan, Utah; two brothers, Raymond and Adolph Porenta, both of Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. James "Bud" (Marian "Mitzi") Jessop, Rock Springs; two brothers-in-law, Karl Meyer, Laramie and Art Meyer, Riverton and seven grandchildren. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Arndt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 19, 1987 ANDREW HELL GREEN RIVER-- A Mass of Christian burial for Andrew Michael Hell was conducted Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. Burial took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Hell, 7 weeks, of Green River died Sept. 13 at his home of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He was born July 26, 1987 in Rock Springs, a son of Rick Draney and DeDe Hell. Besides his parents of Green River, he is survived by grandparents Larry and Pat Hell and Delano Draney and Jane Thompson, all of Green River; aunts and uncles Kirk Hell, Erin Hell, Andrea Hell, Kent Draney and Terry Draney, all of Green River; great-grandparents Mrs. Helen Rutledge, Langdon, N.D., Mrs. Lillian Hell, Fargo, N.D., Bud and Dolly Mostad, Langdon, N.D. and Mrs. Mabel Potter, Green River; great-great-grandparents Irene Deitz, Fargo, N.D. and Mrs. And Mrs. Roy Hennager, Langdon. -- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sept 26, 1987 RICHARD POUNDSTONE ROCK SPRINGS- Funeral services for Richard Eugene Poundstone were conducted Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Woods Mortuary in Golden, Colo. Interment was in the Golden Cemetery in Golden. Poundstone, 52, of 1041 D Ponderosa Way, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:53 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. A resident of Rock Springs for the past three and one-half years, Poundstone died of a sudden illness. He was born in Boulder, Colo. on Aug. 20, 1935, the son of the late Ora Pearl and Grace Marie Law Poundstone. He attended schools in Hotchkiss, Colo., and graduated from Hotchkiss High School in 1953. He graduated from Mesa Junior College and the Western State College where he received a B.A. degree. He married the former Agnes Wilkie in Fruita, Colo., on Aug. 2, 1957. Poundstone was the lab manager for commercial testing and engineering at the Black Butte Coal Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Agnes, of Rock Springs; two sons, Randal and Donald Poundstone, both of Grand Junction, Colo., one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Peggy) Wersinger of Lakewood, Colo.; one brother, Walter Poundstone of Grand Junction; two sisters, Grace Guzman of Grand Junction and Sue of Texas; three grandchildren, Aaron and Angela Wersinger, both of Lakewood and Britney Poundstone of Grand Junction and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Poundstone was preceded in death by one sister, Ivoline Roop. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sept 26, 1987 THOMAS LEMARR JR. Funeral services for Thomas LeMarr Jr. were conducted Monday, Sept. 21, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Roger Jones of the I.O.O.F. Lodge conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. LeMarr, 93, of 610 Gobel St., Rock Springs, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past six weeks. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, LeMarr had been in ill health the past two months. He was born in Rock Springs on July 9, 1894, the son of the late Thomas and Hannah Calderwood LeMarr Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1912. He graduated from Barnes' Business College in Denver. LeMarr was a retired public accountant. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Excelsior Lodge No. 4, a life member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post, the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12, the Korein Temple of Rawlins, the Scottish Rife and Free Masonry, S.J. of Cheyenne. LeMarr held regional and state offices in Subordinate Branch, Encampment Branch and the Patriarchs Militant Branch of the I.O.O.F. Survivors include three cousins, Hannah Yahner, Doris E. Hansen and Jack E. Hansen Sr., all of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents, LeMarr was preceded in death by one brother, James LeMarr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sept 26, 1987 JOHN YENKO A mass of Christian burial for John Yenko was conducted Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Ohleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment took place in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Eugene Cox, Richard Finlayson, Rudy Pivik, John Radosevich, Joseph Retel Jr. and Kenneth Yenko. Yenko, 81, of 1118 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at about 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at his home. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Yenko died of a sudden illness. He was born in Skofja, Loka, Yugoslavia on June 14, 1906, the son of the late John and Catherine Yenko. He attended schools in Yugoslavia and married the former Frances Retel in Rock Springs on Jan. 9, 1929. Yenko was the retired owner and operator of the Yenko Auto Service in Rock Springs. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the American Fraternal Union. Survivors include his wife, Frances of Rock Springs; two sons, John Yenko and Fred "Fritz" Yenko, both of Rock Springs; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sept 26, 1987 RICHARD SASSE A mass of Christian burial for Richard Sasse was conducted Thursday, Sept. 24, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The pallbearers were Alen C. McKinney, Jerry W. Hargett, Ryan N. Maby, Douglas Hickson, Don Hickson Jr. and Timothy Hunter. Sasse, 43, of 1508 9th St., Space 19, Rock Springs, died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 26 miles east of Fallon, Nev., on U.S. Highway 50. Sasse was changing a tire on his vehicle when a semi-tractor trailer veered off of the right side of the road and struck him and his vehicle. He died instantly of multiple internal injuries. He was born in Fargo, N.D. on Oct. 15, 1942, the son of the late August and Veronica Schwartzenberger Sasse. He attended schools in North Dakota and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Sasse was an iron worker who worked for E and L Engineering. Survivors include one son, Todd of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Curtis (Debbie) Grenier and Mrs. Darrin (Kim) Grenier, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Sheldon (Barbara) Rudd of Center, N.D.; two grandchildren, Dana and Joshua Grenier, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Sasse was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Megan Marie Sasse. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sept 26, 1987 LUCILLE DEWESTER Funeral services for Lucille Martha DeWester were conducted Friday, Sept. 25, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Reverend Eugene Guerrero of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. DeWester, 70, of 821 1/2 Massachusetts Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 2 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Mrs. DeWester died of natural causes. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. DeWester had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Rock Springs on Jan. 29, 1917, the daughter of the late William E. and Agnes Erickson Baxter. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Joseph John DeWester in Manila, Utah on April 7, 1934. He preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1979. Mr. and Mrs. DeWester raised 34 foster children. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the Neighbors of the Woodcraft. Survivors include one son, Joseph M. DeWester of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy Jean) Tyler of Rock Springs; a sister-in-law, Martha DeWester Musoff; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Archie and Connie DeWester; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and one aunt, Hannah Bird. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. DeWester was preceded in death by three brothers, Elwood, Robert and John Baxter, and one sister, Ann Baxter Allen. Pallbearers were Marvin Tyler, Ken Tyler, Dale DiTullio, John Facinelli, Jerry Calahan and Scott Calahan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sept 26, 1987 CLARENCE MUNDSCHENK RAWLINS-- Funeral services for Clarence Mundschenk were conducted Monday, Sept. 21, in the Elk Mountain Community Church. The Rev. Terry Tharp officiated. Interment was in the Elk Mountain Cemetery. The pallbearers were Ricky Carpenter, David Carpenter, Bill Mundschenk, Dennis Nussbaum, Paul Jessop, John Mundschenk, Darrel Nussbaum and Tim Paintin. Mundschenk, 68, died Sept. 16 in the Carbon County Memorial Hospital He was born March 11, 1919 to George and Frances Smith Mundschenk. He attended high school and college in Torrington. He came to the Elk Mountain area in 1970, where he worked until his retirement in 1982. He married his wife, Mildred, in Douglas Nov. 9, 1944. He was the president of the Senior Citizens of Elk Mountain and was a member of the Senior Citizens' Council of Carbon County. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He is survived by four daughters, Wanda Carpenter of Pinebluffs, Diana Jessop, Wauneta Nussbaum and Darla Mundschenk, all of Rock Springs; one son, Wayne of Rock Springs; one sister, Wilma Jones of Pasadena, Calif.; one stepsister, Alice Conroy of Ventura, Calif.; two brothers, Paul of Billings, Mont., and Harold of Palatine, Ill.; one stepbrother, Duane Lull of Casper; eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 1987 EDWARD TALIAFERRO Funeral services for Edward Ludwell Taliaferro were conducted Monday, Sept. 28 at the St. John’s Episcopal Church. Father Robert Swope officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Taliaferro, 81, Green River, mayor from 1943-47, died at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He was born Oct. 13, 1905, a son of Thomas Sedden and Lucy Ramsay Taliaferro Jr. He married Elva Angus in October of 1938. She died March of 1980. He spent his early years and was educated in Rock Springs. He then attended Epis Boys High School in Alexandria, Va. Upon graduation, he entered the banking business. He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge in Green River, a Knight Templar, a member of the Shrine Club, past member of Mt. MOriah Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Lions Club, Fraternal Order of the Eagles and a past member of the Elks Club. He belonged to the Wyoming Woolgrowers Association, the Lee Society of Virginia and the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was president of the First National Bank for many years, past chairman of the Wyoming Highway Commission, A Green River city councilman and was co-owner of the Green River Mercantile and Big Sandy Livestock Company. He is survived by two sons and a daughter, Bill Taliaferro of Rock Springs, Tom Taliaferro of Farson and Mrs. Don (Susan) Van Matre of Green River; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ramsay Taliaferro, Sedden Taliaferro, Arthur Lee Taliaferro and Wilford Taliaferro; four sisters, Lucy England, Ann Taliaferro, Virginia Taliaferro and Hallie Taliaferro and one granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 1987 PRAX C. GARCIA A mass of Christian burial for Prax C. Garcia was conducted Monday, Sept. 28, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Lee Splett, Stan Granaas, Tony J. Muniz, Ricky Romero, Gary G. Dyer and Ted C. Rivera. Garcia, 86, of 125 J St., Apt. 4, Rock Springs, died at 12:17 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Garcia had been in ill health the past several years. He was born in Costilla, N.M. on Aug. 10, 1901, the son of the late Jose and Virginia Santa Stevine Petrolino. He attended schools in Costilla and Lovato, Colo. He married the former Betina Madeline Hoff in Gering, Neb., in 1940. She preceded him in death on July 11, 1978. Garcia was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the United Mine Workers of America. Garcia was a retired miner at the time of his death. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Betty) Dye of Rock Springs; one sister, Alva Galvan of Denver; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Garcia was preceded in death by two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 10, 1987 DALE WELLS Funeral services for Dale E. Wells were conducted Monday, Oct. 5, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Albert Anselmi, Joe Arambel, John Kettle, Mike Kettle, Frank Angeli and Paul Blount. Wells, 69, of 1304 Palisades Way, Rock Springs, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since July 25. A resident of Rock Springs since 1945 and former resident of Michigan, Wells had been in ill health the past 18 months. He was born May 2, 1918, the son of Howard and Orpha Towe Wells. He attended schools in North Adams, Mich. and graduated high school there. Wells was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He retired in 1983 as an inside maintenance man at Stauffer Chemical Company where he worked for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Esther of Rock Springs; his mother, Orpha Wells of Hillsdale, Mich.; one brother, Lynn Wells of Grayling, Mich.; four sisters, Ruth Wolf of Hillsdale, Virginia Barr of Reading, Mich., Cora Lee Puruker of Hillsdale and Pauline Hart of North Adams; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Wells was preceded in death by his father and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 10, 1987 ROSIE LEW SAN FRANCISCO—A mass of Christian burial for Rosie (Tomsich) Lew was conducted Thursday, Oct. 1. A rosary was conducted at the Duggans Funeral Home. Burial took place in the Cypress Lawn Cemetery in San Francisco. Mrs. Lew died at the San Francisco General Hospital Sunday, Sept. 27, at the age of 62. She was born to Mary Vouk Tomsich and Joseph Tomsich Nov. 18, 1924 in Rock Springs. She married Archie Lew in 1950, who preceded her in death September 1978. She is also preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Ann and Angela Arellano, and her brothers, Joe, Tony, John and Carl Tomsich. Survivors include her brother, Frank Tomsich, and sisters, Catherine Musich of Rock Springs and Mary Fotes of Great Falls, Mont. She is also survived by her nephews, Carl, Frank and Lewis Arellano and Peter Musich, and nieces, Mrs. Bob (Marilyn) Pajkuric, Mrs. Art (Joan) Prosser and Catherine Boulay. Other survivors include Christopher Boulay, Brandon Brian and Bradley Musich, her great-nephews and Kyra Boulay, a great-niece. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 1987 ISABELLE WISNIEWSKI PRICE, Utah—Funeral services for Isabelle Citero Wisniewski were conducted Saturday, Oct. 10, in the Fausett Mortuary Chapel in Price, Utah. Interment was in the Price City Cemetery. Mrs. Wisniewski, 76, of 867 N. 3rd East, Price, Utah, died Oct. 7 following a lengthy illness. She was a former Superior resident. She married Basil Wisniewski in Paris, Idaho in October of 1927. They moved to Price in 1947 where they made their home. She is survived by her husband, Basil; two daughters, Mrs. Dominic (Gloria) Equinta and Mrs. Robert (Charlotte) Pike; a sister, Julia Polorfi of Price; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 1987 NELLIE BARTRAM Funeral services for Nellie Bartram were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. K.E. Gustafson officiated the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Bartram, 83, of 211 Hay St., Rock Springs, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the home of her niece at 2324 Westview St., Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Bartram had been in ill health the past three years. She was born on July 23, 1904, the daughter of the late William and Mary Jane Patterson Harris in Rock Springs. She attended schools in Colorado and married Charles (Buck) Bartram in Rock Springs on July 21, 1924. Mrs. Bartram was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Neighbors of the Woodcraft Lodge. Survivors include her husband, Charles (Buck) Bartram of Rock Springs; one brother, James Harris of Gunnison, Colo.; one sister, Lydia Dickson of West Valley, Utah and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bartram was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Harris, Joseph Harris and William Jones. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 1987 JOHN ZADRA Funeral services for John P. Zadra were conducted Friday, Oct. 16 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment took place in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Zadra, 78, of 502 Second St., Rock Springs, died at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Sept. 11. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 16 years and former resident of Superior and Leadville, Colo., Zadra had been in ill health the past five years. He was born on Jan. 30, 1909 in Lansford, Pa., the son of the late Benjamin and Kathleen Gallagher Zadra. He attended school in Superior and married the former Mary K. Bergant in Kemmerer on Sept. 7, 1935. Zadra was a retired miner and a member of the S.N.P.J. Lodge and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; two sons, Gary and Dennis Zadra, both of Leadville; one daughter, Mrs. Margo Johns of Lansing, Mich.; one brother, Pete Zadra of Sparks, Nev.; one sister, Cathleen Hutchins of Arlington, Va.; seven grandchildren, Denny, Danny and Sally Zadra of Colo., Johnny, Paul, Kristen and Ben Johns of Lansing, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Zadra was preceded in death by one sister, Ursula Rondoni and one son, John Ross. Pallbearers were Robert Layos, Stanley Fabian, Henry (Rico) Zampedri, John (Rocco) Costantino, Adolph (Dutch) Menghini and Doran Harney. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 1987 SETH STEPHENS Funeral services for Seth Stephens were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Bishop Drew Christiansen of the LDS Church officiated the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Stephens, 8-month-old infant son of Willie J. and Lani Christiansen Stephens of 1120 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died at 4:38 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Children’s Primary Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for the past three days. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he died following a brief illness. He was born in Rock Springs on Feb. 9, 1987. Survivors include his parents, Willie and Lani Stephens of Rock Springs; one brother, Miles Stephens and one sister, Ashley Stephens, both of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Max and Loann Stephens of Salt Lake City; his maternal grandparents, Lynn and Joy Christiansen of Salt Lake City; his paternal great-grandmother, Edna Stephens of Salt Lake City; his maternal great grandmothers, Vera Caldwell of Vernal, Utah and Emma Rose Christiansen of Salt Lake City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 1987 HELEN DONAHOE SPOKANE, Wash.—Funeral services for Helen Yedinak Elliott Donahoe were at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Spokane Oct. 10. Mrs. Donahoe died at the Sacred Heart Hospital Oct. 7. She was a native of Rock Springs and was born Oct. 11, 1912. Her parents were the late John and Anna Yedinak, who lived at 434 M St. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1930. In 1931, she married Joseph Elliott. He died in 1947. She and her children moved to Spokane in 1949, and she married William C. Donahoe in 1950. They visited Rock Springs many times. Their last visit was in 1981 when they attended the Yedinak family reunion. Survivors include her husband, William; two sons, Lee Elliott of Cusick, Wash., and Jack Elliott of Seattle; two daughters, Rita Elliott Bass of Seattle and Teresa Donahoe Dibble of Spokane; two brothers, George Rand and Steve Yedinak of Hemet, Calif.; one sister, Cecilia Yedinak Larrabaster; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, John Yedinak, Paul Yedinak and Mike Yedinak and two sisters, Anna Yedinak Timko and Mary Yedinak Barbero. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Larrabaster, her brother-in-law and sister, and Mr. and Mrs. John M. Larrabaster, her nephew and his wife, attended the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 1987 CLARA THORNOCK Funeral services for Clara Catherine Cross Morrison Thornock were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the Green River LDS Third Ward Chapel. Bishop Michael L. Hawkins conducted the services. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Thornock, age 81, of Green River died Oct. 9 in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs of an apparent heart attack. She was born March 7, 1906 in Garden City, Utah, a daughter of Walter Lemuel and Annie Rebecca Farner Cross. She married William Cecil Morrison on June 19, 1921 in Green River. He died April 7, 1968. She married Donald A. Thornock on Nov. 21, 1969, in Bloomington, Idaho. He died in August of 1976. She spent her early years and was educated in Garden City and lived in Bryan prior to moving to Green River 65 years ago. She was a homemaker and raised 54 foster children. She was a member of the LDS Church, served in the Relief Society and the Genealogical Library. She also did tatting and needlework. She was past president of VFW Auxiliary Post No. 2321. She is survived by three sons and a daughter, John C. Morrison, Francis J. Morrison and Floyd C. Morrison, all of Green River and Mrs. Robert (Rebecca Mae) Royce of Grand Junction, Colo.; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, William W. Morrison, Ralph A. Morrison and infant Clarence Morrison; one brother, Charles L. Cross and two sisters, Lillian Cook and Mae Vehar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 1987 ROLLA WILSON Funeral services for Rolla Nathan Wilson were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Ogden First Methodist Church. The Rev. Gordon Benish conducted the services. Burial was in the Ogden City Cemetery. Wilson, 96, of Green River, longtime resident of Ogden, Utah, died Sunday, Oct. 11, in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs of causes incident to age. He was born May 16, 1891 in Moravia, Iowa, a son of Adrian Oliver and Rosa Leona DuVall Wilson. He married Merle Espy on Jan. 5, 1916 in Albia, Iowa. She died in 1944. He married Helen Nevin Wilson on March 10, 1946 in Ogden, Utah. He was reared and educated in Laverne, Okla., and had lived in Iowa, Silvis, Ill., and Evanston prior to moving to Ogden, Utah in 1936. He lived in Ogden until 1986 and later made his home in Green River. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, Rock Island Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad as a switchman and brakeman and in 1937 was promoted to conductor. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, Switchman’s Union of America, the United Transportation Union, the Union Pacific Oldtimers Club, a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 898 in Silvis and recently received a 70-year pin from the Masons. He was also a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of Green River; a son, Richard M. Wilson of Aurora, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas L. (Jeanne) Clark, Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Brandner, Green River; a sister, Mrs. Velma Gillespie, Port Arthur, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a son, Clifford E. Wilson; four brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 1987 JENNIFER ELDER Funeral services for Jennifer Louise Elder were conducted Monday, Oct. 12, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Richard E. Nurss of the Superior Baptist Church officiated the services. Interment took place in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Miss Elder, 2, of Superior died Thursday of head injuries suffered after being run over by a vehicle at her home. The child was transported to Sweetwater Memorial Hospital by an ambulance where she was admitted and later died. She was born in Rock Springs on Aug. 3, 1985 and was a member of the Superior Baptist Church. Survivors include her parents, Mark and Cindy Forrest Elder, and one brother, Robert Marshall Elder, all of Superior; her maternal grandparents, Wilber and Loma Mead of Fort Myton, Utah and Stan Forrest of Washington and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert H. and Donna M. Elder; her paternal great-grandfather, Oscar Oak; her maternal great-grandparents, Harold and Mae Forrest and her maternal great-grandfather, Chester Petersen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 1987 WESLEY LUNDGREN A funeral mass for Wesley Alan Lundgren was conducted Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Lundgren died Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8:30 a.m. when a vehicle apparently slipped out of gear and struck him from behind while he was preparing to work on a pipeline. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Michael Vase, Wesley Alan Lundgren, 23, was getting ready to work one-tenth of a mile from Highway 372 at milepost 36.1. Lundgren was born July 23, 1964 in Rock Springs to Mark Joseph and Gloria Lee Westlie Lundgren. He married Wendy Yvonne Blasi on June 14, 1986 in Green River. He resided in Green River for 23 years, where he attended school. Lundgren had worked for numerous construction companies including Southeastern Pipeline, his most recent employer. He was a member of labor union Local No. 1271 and the Catholic Church. Lundgren is survived by his wife, Wendy, and daughter, Timi Linne, both of Green River; his mother, Gloria Culp and father, Mark Lundgren, both of Green River; three brothers, John Lundgren and Mark Lundgren, both of Green River and Kelly Lundgren of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Thera Culp of Green River and Robin Lundgren of Rapid City, S.D.; grandparents, Alvin and Lila Westlie of Crosby, N.D. and Frances and Rosella Laney of Yuma, Ariz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 24, 1987 ALCADIO TRUJILLO Funeral services for Alcadio “Archie” Trujillo were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Trujillo, 78, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Kimberly manor Nursing Home where he had been a patient since April 27, 1986. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Trujillo had been in ill health the past several months. He was born in Mexico on Jan. 9, 1909. Trujillo was a retired construction worker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 24, 1987 ART CROUCH Funeral services for Arthur James Crouch were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home in Green River. The Rev. Ben Smith of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Crouch, 60, of Green River died Saturday, Oct. 17, in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. He was elected to the Green River City Council in November 1984. He served on the council from January 1985 until November 1985 when he resigned because of his illness. He was born Jan. 2, 1927 in Dines, a son of Hugh W. and Elizabeth Frances Beane Crouch. He married Yvonne Gordon on July 8, 1977 in Denver. He had two previous marriages that ended in divorce. He spent his early years in Dines and Reliance and graduated from Reliance High School. He graduated from Howard University and also attended Ohio State University. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Air Force and attained the rank of first lieutenant. Crouch worked throughout his career in public administration and personnel. Prior to returning to Wyoming in 1977, he served as the executive director of the Economic Opportunity Planning Association of Toledo, Ohio. In 1977, he became the deputy director of technical services for the Sweetwater County Association of Governments. He served as a board member for the Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center. Flags were flown at half staff Monday in Green River in tribute to Crouch. He is survived by his wife of Green River; stepchildren, Ronnie Boyce of Green River, Bonita Hines of Denver and Maurice Boyce of Washington, D.C.; his parents of Green River; five brothers, Leonard Crouch, Hugh Crouch, and Robert Crouch, all of Green River, Joan Crouch of Rock Springs and LeRoy Crouch of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Estelle Crouch and Sara Green, both of Denver and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 24, 1987 WILLIAM DIEU ODESSA, Texas--Funeral services for William D. "Bud" Dieu were conducted Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Odessa Christian Faith Center. The Rev. Don Caywood officiated the services. Burial took place in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Dieu, 67, of Odessa, Texas, former Rock Springs and Superior resident, died Monday, Oct. 19, at an Odessa hospital. He was born Jan. 23, 1920 in Denver and was a veteran of the army, serving in World War II. He was a former coal miner in Rock Springs prior to 1954 when he moved to Odessa from Superior. He was an electrician with Superior Controls in Odessa since 1961. Survivors include a son, W.K. (Bill) Dieu of Lubboxk, Texas; a daughter, Barbara Timmons of Odessa; a brother, Glenn Dieu of Westminster, Calif.; a sister, Rosenell Miller of Denver; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 24, 1987 ANDREW MOFFITT SALT LAKE CITY--Funeral services for Andrew J. Moffitt were conducted Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary in Salt Lake City. Interment was in the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Salt Lake City. Moffitt, 69, died Oct. 13 in Salt Lake City of natural causes. He was born July 31, 1918 in Castlevale, Utah to Warren and Mildred Wilberg Moffitt. He married Zoy Christensen Sept. 10, 1945 in Provo, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. He was a service representative for National Mine Service and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife; two sons, R. Gene Moffitt of Salt Lake City and Gary L. Moffitt of Twin Falls, Idaho; two daughters, Mrs. Junior (Marie) Medina of Green River and Mrs. Jerry (Margaret) Hart of Afton; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two sisters and two brothers, Rheta Burdick of Salt Lake City, Mrs. John (Madge) Lopan of Price, Utah, Grover of Roy, Utah and Homer of Ferron, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 24, 1987 TONYA BROOKS Funeral services for Tonya Lyn Brooks were conducted Monday, Oct. 19, in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Green River. Pastor John Johansen officiated the services. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Miss Brooks was killed Thursday in a one-vehicle accident southwest of Green River. Tonya Lyn Brooks of 1040 South Dakota St. died when a pickup driven by 16-year-old Van Lowell of Green River rolled over 7.4 miles southwest of Green River on County Road 437. Sweetwater County Coroner Michael Vase said Lowell, Miss Brooks and a second passenger, 18-year-old William Ramage of Green River, were riding south on the road when the accident occurred. Members of the sheriff's department and Vase went to the accident scene, where the girl was pronounced dead by Vase. Miss Brooks was born May 22, 1972 in North Platte, Neb., to Ronald Ray and Cathy Lynn Coleman Brooks. She lived in Clearfield, Utah and lived in Green River for the past two years. Miss Brooks was a sophomore at the Green River High School and was active in soccer. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Cathy and Ken Sorlie of Green River; her father, Ronald of Clearfield; a brother, Tyson Brokks of Green River; a stepbrother and two stepsisters, Christopher, Shannon and Sarah Sorlie, all of Fremont, Calif.; grandparents, Allen and Betty Coleman of Clearfield and Mrs. Alice Brooks of Roy, Utah, and great-grandmothers, Mrs. France Patton of Southerland, Neb., Mrs. Gladys Coleman, of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Colista Brooks of Ogden and Mrs. Louise Moore of Des Moines, Iowa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 24, 1987 SAMUEL MOORE BELLINGHAM, Wash.--Funeral services for Samuel L. Moore were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Greenacres Memorial Cemetery. Moore, 69, former Superior resident, died in Bellingham Oct. 9 at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1917 in Oakley and lived in Cumberland until 1930 when the family moved to Superior where he worked in the D mine. He married the former Eliza J. Santuary of Rock Springs on Aug. 14, 1937 in Manila, Utah. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August. Moore and his family later moved to Anacortes, Wash. and then to Bellingham where they lived since 1942. He worked in the Bellingham coal mines and later worked for Peter Pan Seafoods in Bellingham and King Cove, Alaska for 35 years as a machinist and foreman for the salmon cannery at King Cove. He retired seven years ago. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Army. Survivors include his wife; one son, Darryl L. and his wife, Dori E. Moore of Lynden, Wash.; two daughters, Ruthie K. and her husband, John Medema of Bellingham and Linda Ann and her husband, Carl B. Miller of Centralia, Wash.; his brother, Clyde E. and wife, Mary F. Moore of Ferndale, Wash.; two sisters, Ruth A. Sleep of Spearfish, S.D. and Lois D. and husband, Norman B. Gorden of Sonoma, Calif.; seven grandsons; four granddaughters; one great-granddaughter and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Rick Moore, Kevin Moore, Daniel Moore, Dick Karuza, John Karuza and Kurt Swanson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 31, 1987 MARY PASSEY EVANSTON--Funeral services for Mary Passey were conducted Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Burial took place in the Evanston Cemetery. Mrs. Passey, 67, of Rock Springs died Oct. 19 in Salt Lake City. She was born June 29, 1920 in Jamaica, N.Y. to Edward and Sophie Barkowski. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband of Rock Springs; one son, Russell, also of Rock Springs; two brothers, Joseph Barkowski of Flushing, N.Y., and Benjamin Barkowski of Bayside, N.Y.; one sister, Anna Barkowski of Flushing and one granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 31, 1987 IRVIN ANDERSON Graveside funeral services and interment for Irvin Darrell Anderson were conducted Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The Rev. Denver Joe Platt of the Baptist Church officiated. Anderson, 56, of 511 C Street, Rock Springs, died at about 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in Juarez, Mexico while visiting friends. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 12 years and a resident of Columbus, N.M. for the past few months. Anderson had been in ill health the past four years. He was born April 20, 1931 in Arnett, Okla., the son of the late Christian and Laura Underwood Anderson. He attended schools in Arnett and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Anderson was a self-employed truck driver at the time of his death. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Dennis and Darrell Anderson, both of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Denise) Lovato and Deidrea Anderson, also of Rock Springs; one brother, Charles Anderson of Seagoville, Texas; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Anderson was preceded in death by one daughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 31, 1987 ESTHER FEILD SALT LAKE CITY--Funeral services for Esther Elmina Jensen Feild were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Larkin Mortuary in Salt Lake City. Graveside services were Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Feild, 95 died Oct. 24 in Bountiful, Utah. Born Jan. 11, 1892 in Salt Lake City to Hans Severine and Josephine Anderson Jensen, she married Ruben Thomas Feild Sept. 20, 1914 in Rupert, Idaho, who died May 13, 1936. She was a member of the LDS Church and a former resident of Rock Springs. She sang in various Ward choirs in Rock Springs, Provo and Magna, Utah. She is survived by sons and daughters, Fay R. Feild of Key West, Fla., Mrs. Merron (Aleen Reid) Price of Nephi, Utah, Allen M. Feild of Santa Maria, Calif., and Russell W. Feild of Traverse City, Mich.; 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons, Jess Delbert, Keith Alma and Max Rodney Feild, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 31, 1987 JOSEPHINE GILLESPIE A Mass of Christian Burial for Josephine Gillespie was conducted Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited at the Vase Funeral Chapel Tuesday, Oct. 27. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Clyde "Corky" Faler, Dennis Faler, Norman Lee Faler, Jerry Faer, Terry Faler, Dale Gillespie, Charlie Gillespie and Mark Gillespie. Mrs. Gillespie, 84, of 613 Rugby St., Rock Springs, died at 10:47 p.m. Sunday, Oct 25 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Oct. 23. A resident of Rock Springs since 1944, Mrs. Gillespie had been in ill health the past several weeks. She was born in Salida, Colo. on Nov. 11, 1902 the daughter of the late Michael and Micolina Petriago Velotta. She attended schools in Salida, where she married Charles William Gillespie May 9, 1920. He preceded her in death in 1953. Mrs. Gillespie was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs. Gillespie and her family were pioneer ranchers in Salida. Survivors include two sons, Norman Gillespie of Rock Springs and Russell Gillespie of Concord, Calif.; one daughter, Donna Mae Faler of Rock Springs; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Ms. Gillespie was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence, who died on Oct. 17, 1976, one brother and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 31, 1987 JERRY SENESHALE Graveside memorial services and interment for Jerry Allen Seneshale were conducted Monday, Oct. 26, at the Mountain View Cemetery. Seneshale, 38, of 13120 Orchard St., Omaha, Neb., died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha where he had been a patient for the past two days. A resident of Omaha for the past 14 years and former long-time resident of Rock Springs, Seneshale had been in il health the past week. He was born in Rock Springs on July 12, 1949, the son of Morris and Molly Bertoncelj Seneshale. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1967. Seneshale was employed in the engineering department of the Union Pacific Railroad. Seneshale was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his mother, Molly Seneshale of 1329 Sorenson St., Kemmerer; one sister and brother-in-law, Bill and Trudy Skinner of Kemmerer; two nieces, Morgan and Adrian Skinner, both of Kemmerer; a close friend, Jane Storm of Omaha and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Seneshale was preceded in death by his father, who died in 1957. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 31, 1987 KATHERINE GILLESPIE Funeral services for Katherine Mae Barrett Gillespie were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home in Green River. The Rev. Ben Smith of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Gillespie, 58, of Rock Springs, a long-time resident of Green River, died Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She was born May 29, 1929 in Glasgow, Mont., a daughter of David Alfred and Myrtle Esther (Johnson) Barrett. She married Robert Hallet in 1947. They later divorced. She married William Martin Gillespie on January 22, 1952 in Butte, Mont. He died Nov. 5, 1971. She married Eurcell "Russ" Slater in 1976. They later divorced. She spent her youth in Glasgow and lived in various cities in Montana and Utah prior to moving to Green River in 1959. She lived in Rock Springs the past four years. She is survived by a son, David Brian Gillespie of Portland, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. James (Pat) Kruljac of Rock Springs, Mrs. Dallas (Michael) Koons of Green River and Leslie McMurray of Rock Springs; a brother, Leslie Barrett of Daly City, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Edward (Margaret-Louise) Swor of Fillmore, Calif. and eight grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 31, 1987 DEAN ENGLISH SALT LAKE CITY--Funeral services for Dean Franklin English wee conducted Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Redwood Memorial Estates in Salt Lake City. English, 61, of Kearns, Utah, died Oct. 16 after a lengthy illness at a Salt Lake City Hospital. He was born April 4, 1926, in Park City, Utah to Pat and Nita Toole English. He married Patti Welch Jan. 1, 1950 in Las Vegas, Nev. He grew up in Ploche, Nev. and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked in the Rock Springs area as a Gardner-Denver representative selling mining equipment for many years. He is survived by his wife, Patti of Kearns; children, Mrs. Craig (Deborah) Kendall of West Valley, Utah, Mrs. Dean (Linda) Hone of Salt Lake City, Deana English of Kearns, Katie English of West Valley; grandchildren, Heather, Patrick, Anna, Patti; sisters, Mrs. Hubert (Kathleen) Foster of Rock Springs, Mrs. Lee (Allie Clare) Lockhart of Mesa, Ariz., Mrs. Noble (Ruth) Arnold of Burbank, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 31, 1987 MARY ANN STYVAR A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Ann Styvar was conducted Friday, Oct. 30, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Graveside services and interment were conducted Friday, Oct. 30, at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander. The pallbearers were Brett Taylor, John Spence, Steven Spence, Edard Styvar, John Styvar and Steve Foster. Mrs. Styvar, 81, of 1201 Main St., Reliance, died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Oct. 22. A resident of Reliance since 1982 and former long-time resident of Lander, Mrs. Styvar died following a brief illness. She was born in Vienna, Austria on June 2, 1906, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Nemicek Tlamka. She attended schools in Oklahoma and married Josepsh Styvar in Seward, Neb., Feb. 28, 1927. He preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1981. Mrs. Styvar was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Wencelaus Styvar of Loveland, Colo., and William Joseph Styvar of Mountain View; two daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Taylor of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Mrs. Harvey (Marie) Humble of Reliance; one brother, Joseph Tlamka of Hemingford, Neb.; one sister, Mrs. Frances Miracky of Huntley; 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Styvar was preceded in death by one brother, Edward. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 7, 1987 EMILIO JARAMILLO A mass of Christian burial for Emilio Jaramillo was conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the funeral home. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Jaramillo, 95, of Green River died Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of causes incident to age. He was born Feb. 16, 1892 in Cimarron, N.M., a son of Vidal and Escolatica (Apodaca) Jaramillo. After his parents’ death, he was raised by his grandparents. He married Rosenda Herrera in 1927 in Mora, N.M. She died Jan. 2, 1980. He spent his early years in New Mexico and has lived in Rock Springs, Fort Garland, Colo., Taos, N.M. and Green River for 25 years. He was a veteran of the Army. He worked as a sheepherder and for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Fireman and Oilers Union, the Spanish-American Club and Senior Citizens group in Mora and Green River. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by a son, Joe Jaramillo of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Alex (Gertrude) Montano of Taos, Mrs. Emilia Sanchez of Green River and Mrs. Eloy (Martha) Lujan of Taos; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 7, 1987 ROBERT STARRETT LANDER—Funeral services for Robert Starrett were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Hudson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Parr of the Methodist Church officiated. Burial took place in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander. Starrett, 54, of Lander died Nov. 1 in the Lander hospital. He had heart disease for many years. He was born June 12, 1933 in Gillette, the son of Jess and Norma Brown Starrett. He attended Rock Springs schools and later served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He attended the University of Wyoming and Chadron, Neb., State College. He received a bachelor of science degree in 1960 and a master’s in guidance and counseling in 1968. He married Barbara Gusner May 29, 1949 in Chadron. He worked in the Lander area as a guidance counselor at the Millcreek School. He retired in August of 1986 due to ill health. Starrett was a member of the National Education Association. Survivors include his wife of Lander; a daughter, Debbie Olson of Lander; a son, Eddie Starrett of Mesa, Ariz.; two brothers, Richard and Lewis both of Evans, Ga.; two sisters, Vivian Starrett of Denver and Virginia Slane of Price, Utah and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 7, 1987 JOHN FERMELIA A mass of Christian burial for John Fermelia was conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated the services. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Alfred Fermelia, Alvin Fermelia, Ed Fermelia, Max Notar, John DeMark and Louis Fermelia. Fermelia, 91, of 216 H St., Rock Springs, died at about 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Fermelia had been in ill health since August. He was born Feb. 10, 1896 in Rozzo, Austria, the son of the late Angelo and Catherine Kovacich Fermelia. He attended schools in Rozzo and married the former Annie Graber in Rock Springs on Aug. 18, 1934. Fermelia was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I and was a retired coal miner, having worked for Union Pacific Coal Company. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the S.N.P.J. Lodge, the C.F.O. Lodge, the F.O. Eagles Lodge and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Annie Fermelia of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Arthur and Ruth Fermelia of Rock Springs and John and Linda Fermelia of Oakland, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Gary Laing of Clatskanie, Ore.; two sisters, Albina Zornada of Rock Springs and Vitoria Micoli of Buenos Aires, Argentina; five grandchildren and four nephews. In addition to his parents, Fermelia was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Rudy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 7, 1987 MARGARET THOMPSON BIG PINEY—Funeral services for Margaret Thompson were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Community Congregational Church in Big Piney. Mrs. Thompson of Big Piney and former resident of Rock Springs died Nov. 1 in Rock Springs. She was born in Horsecreek June 16, 1909. She married A.A. (Dutch) Thompson in 1926 in Pinedale, who preceded her in death in 1973. She is survived by three sons, Gary A. Thompson of Big Piney, William Thompson of Evanston and Rev. Melvin Thompson of Denver. Other survivors are her grandchildren, C.W. (Hoot) Thompson of Poenix, Ariz., Mrs. Melvin (Peggy) Lloyd, Allen D. Thompson, Mrs. Terry (Patty) Bates and Gary L. Thompson, all of Evanston, Mrs. Robert (Lois) Woodward of Rawlins and W.A. (Bill) Thompson of Denver. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 7, 1987 LES CARLE Graveside service for Les H. Carle were conducted Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Ben Smith of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Carele, 85, of Longview, Wash., died Oct. 26 in the Community Hospice Center in Longview of causes incident to age. He was born Feb. 7, 1902 in Burlingame, Kan., a son of Harry and Bertha (Miles) Carle. He married Evelyn Mortimer on Sept. 3, 1928. He had lived in Green River and Salt Lake City prior to moving to Longview in 1955. He had worked as an insurance adjuster for General Adjustment Bureau, retiring in 1967. He was a member of the American Association of Retire Persons and the Longview Community Church. He is survived by his wife of Longview; two sons, Wayne Carle of Denver, Richard Carle of Longview; a daughter, Marilyn Reinhardt of Stockton, Calif.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 14, 1987 G. LUCILLE ROBERTS Funeral services for G. Lucille Roberts were conducted Saturday, Nov. 7, at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens [sic] in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Delbert Robertson, Frank Robertson, Clarence Bartek, Gary Norton, Jon Haislip and Jason Haislip. Mrs. Roberts, 72, of 525 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 3 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Roberts died following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 23, 1915, in Oconto, Neb., the daughter of the late Walter James and Minnie McMillan Robertson. Later she moved to Cozad, Neb., with her family. She moved to Rock Springs in her teens and was a resident since 1930. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She married Thomas L. Roberts on May 27, 1939 in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include her husband, Thomas of Rock Springs; one daughter, Arvella Haislip of Salt Lake City; one son, Dean Roberts of Rock Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Herman (Alberta) Neibaur of Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Walter (Evelyn) Cammock of Riverside, Calif., Mrs. John (Laverne) Havrilo of San Diego, Mrs. Clarence (Minnie) Osborn of Lexington, Neb., and Mrs. Clarence (Ardean) Bartek of Rock Springs; three brothers, Lloyd Robertson of Norfolk, Va., and Delbert Robertson and Frank Robertson, both of Rock Springs; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Gary and Traci Norton of Salt Lake City; two grandsons, Jon Haislip and Jason Haislip of Salt Lake City and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Robertson and Raymond Robertson, and one sister, Mrs. Roy (Martha) Osborn. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 14, 1987 MICHAEL CHETTERBOCK A memorial service for Michael Leroy Chetterbock was conducted Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. His body has been cremated. Chetterbock, age 49, died in Denver, Colo., after a lengthy illness. He had returned to Denver to reside after leaving the University of Wyoming on medical disability in January of this year. He had been an associate professor in the Department of Theater and Dance. He was born Nov. 15, 1937, in Hudson, the son of William D. and Margaret Giovanini Chetterbock. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1956 and attended the University of Wyoming for two years. Prior to pursuing his education in theatrical arts, he worked for the state employment department in Casper where he was an active member of the Casper Little Theater. Chetterbock’s greatest attribute was creative design. He earned a B.A. degree from Loretto Heights College in Denver in May 1970 and a master’s degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder in May 1974. Prior to his position at the University of Wyoming, he had been technical director at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada, Colo., and associate professor and director of costume at Loretto Height College, Denver, where he was able to utilize his talents in scenic and costume design as well. He was preceded in death by his brother, William D. Chetterbock Jr., in 1967 and his parents in 1973. Survivors are two brothers, Paul and Louis, both of Rock Springs; sisters, Mrs. J. Carl (Anne) Hatfield of Littleton, Colo., Mrs. Arthur R. (Sophie) Nation Sr., Mrs. W.E. (Dorothy) Bennett Jr., both of Rock Springs, and Donna J. Giovanini of Reno, Nev.; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. George Giovanini of Rock Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Everett of Basin; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 14, 1987 MARTIN B. FERRERO A Mass of Christian burial for Martin Barney Ferrero was conducted Monday, Nov. 9, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J. officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. The pallbearers were Bruce Pivic, Joe Terry, Joe Goich, Nick Goich, Bill Loisate and John Ferrero. The honorary pallbearers were Gary Allen, Louie Barton, Lenny Smith and Danny Britton. Ferrero, 67, of 814 Gobel St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Ferrero had been in ill health the past three weeks. He was born on May 15, 1920 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Teresia Jane Marietta Ferrero. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1939. Ferrero served on the Rock Springs City Council for four years during the Edwin James administration, served on the police commission for 20 years and also on the Sweetwater County Recreational Board. Ferrero was active with the Young American Football League and the Sweetwater County Democratic Party. While in high school, he played football, track and basketball. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, the Italian American Society and the “40 n 8.” Ferrero was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was the co-owner and operator of Ferrero’s Grocery for 40 years. He retired in June of 1980. Survivors include one brother, and sister-in-law, John “Corky” and Norma Ferrero of Rock Springs; one sister and brother-in-law, Madeline and Tony Pivic of Rock Springs; one aunt and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ferrero was preceded in death by two brothers, Dominick Keto Ferrero and Pete Ferrero, and one sister, Mary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 14, 1987 KATHERINE MAZANE Funeral services for Katherine Mazane were conducted Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Very Reverend Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted Friday, Nov. 6, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Mrs. Mazane, 69, of 117 Sherman St., Rock Springs, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since October 18. A resident of Rock Springs since 1940 and former longtime resident of Superior, Mrs. Mazane had been in ill health the past several weeks. She was born on July 20, 1918 in Superior, the daughter of the late Mike and Sophia Angelovich Kufas. She attended schools in Superior and married Spiro Mazane in Superior on Feb. 11, 1934. He preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 1974. Mrs. Mazane was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Daughters of Penelope and the Arianis Club. Survivors include four sisters, Mary Bobchalk and Mrs. Pasco (Helen) Mecca, both of Rock Springs, Mrs. Tom (Fredda) Clark of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas and Irene Otto of Alviso, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Mazane was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 14, 1987 ADELINE FLORES A Mass of Christian burial for Adeline (Lena) Maestas Flores was conducted Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Nov. 6, at the church. Burial was in the Rock Springs City Cemetery. Mrs. Flores, 65, of Green River died Nov. 4 at her residence in Green River. She was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Clayton, N.M., a daughter of Julian and Manuelita Martinez Maestas. She married Emilio Fresques. They later divorced. She later married Homer Flores. She was raised and educated in Rock Springs and has lived in Green River for the past 38 years. She was a member of the Christian Mothers’ Club, the Golden Hour Senior Citizens and the Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of Green River; three sons, Ernie Flores of Rock Springs, Emilio Fresques of West Valley City, Utah, and Larry Fresques of Fort Collins, Colo.; six daughters, Emily Sanchez of Los Angeles, Beverly Elissara of Alhambra, Calif., Ruby Cordova of West Valley City, Mrs. Henry (Theresa) Espinoza of Ogden, Utah, Norma Flores of Green River and Mary Gonzales of Fort Collins; 26 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Cora Del Rio of Clearfield, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Lena B. Flores. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 14, 1987 DOUGLAS STEINBECK Funeral services for Douglas G. Steinbeck were conducted Monday, Nov. 9, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. The pallbearers were David Christiansen, Ken Crabtree, Rudy Magagna, Lyle Plummer, Steven Tomich and Dennis Carlson. Steinbeck, 40, a resident of the Lyman area, died Thursday morning in an accident at the Jim Bridger power plant east of Rock Springs. Deputy County Coroner Dale Majhanovich said the man was working inside the Unit No. 1 stack when he fell approximately 150 feet. He died of massive head injuries. The accident occurred at 10:55 a.m., according to Undersheriff Larry Paine. Steinbeck had been an electrician at Bridger for four years and was pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Majhanovich noted the investigation is being done by the sheriff’s office, coroner, Occupational Health and Safety Administration and plant officials. Steinbeck was born April3, 1947 in New York state and was raised by his foster parents, John Lenard Hassell Sr. and the late Dorothy Belle Slezak Hassell. He was single and was a veteran of the Vietnam War who received the Purple Heart twice. He had been employed at Bridger as a control and electrical technician since November of 1983. He lived at Riverside Ranches near Lyman. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include four foster brothers, Douglas Hassell of Pensacola, Fla., John Hassell Jr. of Alabama, Frank Hassell and Scott Hassell, both of Long Island, N.Y.; five foster sisters, Mrs. Stewart (Dorothy) Johnson of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. James (Gladys) Dolan, Mrs. Ray (Carol) Geissler, Mrs. James (Joanna) Corona and Mrs. James (Phyllis) Miller, all of Long Island; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his foster mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 14, 1987 MIKE ZAKOTNIK KEMMERER—Funeral services for Mike Zakotnik Jr. were conducted Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Methodist Church in Kemmerer. Burial took place in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Zakotnik, 75, of Kemmerer died Nov. 8 in a Salt Lake City hospital. He was born on March 3, 1912 in Aurora, Minn., to Mike Sr. and Josephine Babnik Zakotnik. He married Helen Krusich Oct. 21, 1939 in Paris, Idaho. He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge No. 33 AF and AM and the Shriners. Zakotnik worked as a general superintendent of the Kemmerer Coal Company for many years. He is survived by his wife of Kemmerer; two sons, Robert M. of Kemmerer and Terry A. of Jackson; three brothers, Al Zakotnik of Kemmerer, Guido Zakotnik of Washington, D.C., and Ted Zakotnik of Silver Springs, Md.; one sister, Josephine Revord of Flint, Mich.; and two grandchildren, Jason and Jennifer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 14, 1987 MERLE ELMER MCKINNON—Funeral services for Merle Aileen Johnson Elmer were conducted Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Lyman Stake Center in Urie. Burial was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Elmer, 79, died Nov. 4 in a Vernal, Utah hospital. She was born June 22, 1908 in Silver City, Idaho to William Wallace and Alice May Townsend Johnson. On May 24, 1937, she married Alvin J. Elmer in Coalville, Utah. She was a school teacher and retired after 28 years of teaching. She was a member of the Methodist Church, enjoyed writing plays and served in many community functions. She is survived by her husband of McKinnon; two daughters, Judy A. Brighton of Vernal and Mrs. Rodney (Nola) Bluemel of Lyman; two sons, John A. Elmer of McKinnon and James L. Elmer of Kerrville, Texas; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Larry Johnson and Mrs. Eldon (Edna) Wall, both of Robertson and Lorna Hobson of Mesa, Ariz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 21, 1987 SHARYON SHEDDEN Funeral services for Sharyon Shedden were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy A. Miller officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Nick Kragovich III, Aldo Profaizer, Carl Kirlin, Nick Bedard, David Purviance and Jack Norris. Mrs. Shedden, 43, 1620 Collins St., Rock Springs, died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1962 and former resident of Gillette, Mrs. Shedden had been in ill health since March. She was born in Jasper County, Missouri on July 22, 1944, the daughter of the late Frank and Byrda Long Harmon. She attended schools in Gillette and was a graduate of the Gillette High School with the class of 1962. Mrs. Shedden was employed as the head custodian at White Mountain Junior High School. She was a member of the protestant church and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary. She married Larwrence K. Shedden in Gillette on July 22, 1962. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence, of Rock Springs; two sons, Larry Dean Shedden of Norfolk, Va., where he is stationed with the U.S. Navy Seabees and Kevin Glen Shedden of Rock Springs; two daughters, Sharla and Susan Shedden, both of Rock Springs; five brothers, George and Don Harmon, both of Moab, Utah, John Harmon of Fruita, Colo., Lloyd Harmon of Bozeman, Mont., and Dale Harmon of Amarillo, Texas; three sisters, Ruth Kuhn of Wichita, Kan., Shirley Gentry of Gillette and Sandra Hillman of Livingston, Mont.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shedden was preceded in death by one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 21, 1987 BOBBI JEAN JOHNSON URIE--Funeral services for Bobbi Jean Johnson were conducted Saturday, Nov. 14, in the LDS Stake Center in Urie. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, 27, of Robertson died Nov. 10, 1987 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on Nov. 29, 1959 in Torrance, Calif., to Tony Leon and Barbara Jean Payne Pitts. on June 7, 1980, she married David Kent Johnson in Fort Bridger. She was a manager of a local café and convenience store. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the LDS Church. She is survived by her husband of Robertson; three daughters, Veronica, Danielle and Lucinda, all of Robertson; her parents, Reed and Barbara Bluemel of Lyman; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Clark of Reliance and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pitts of Bonnerdale, Ark.; five brothers, Rex Bluemel of Mountain View, Lavar Pitts of Mountain View, John Pitts of Mountain View, Leonard Pitts of Lyman and Troy Pitts of Dallas; and nine sisters, Mrs. Gary (Shelley) Cantlan of Ft. Bridger, Mrs. Stacey (Melissa) Maxfield of Ft. Bridger, Mrs. George (Susan) Jackman of Lyman, Mrs. Kevin (Nancy) Maxfield of Lyman, Mrs. Ned (Melanie) Walker of Lyman, Mrs. Gerald (Laura) Maxfield of Lyman, Kay Bluemel of Lyman, Carol Bluemel of Lyman and Mrs. Merv (Ruth) Buecker of Hobbs, N.M. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 21, 1987 DONALD WELTY WINFIELD, Kan.--Funeral services for Donald A. Welty were conducted Monday, Nov. 16, at the Cassoday Cemetery in Cassoday, Kan. Former Rock Springs resident, Welty, 52, of Denver died Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo. He was born July 9, 1935 on a farm near Cassoday, Kan. He was the son of Lloyd and Emma Harrison Welty. He received his education in El Dorado, Kan. schools and lived in the Winfield, Kan. area during the early 1960s where he worked as a truck driver. He later lived in Rock Springs where he worked as a diesel mechanic and had lived in Colorado for the past five years. Survivors include one daughter, Kaylynn Welty of Red Cloud, Neb.; two brothrs, Sam of Oxford, Kan., and Lloyd of Rock Springs; one sister, Janie Randall of Winfield, Kan., and a number of nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 21, 1987 ROBERT MCNEESE BOGALUSA, La.—Funeral services for Robert W. McNeese were conducted Saturday, Nov. 14, in Bogalusa, La. McNeese, 36, former Rock Springs resident, died Nov. 12, 1987 at the Washington-St. Tammany hospital in Louisiana following a lengthy illness. Survivors include his wife, Janice McNeese; a son, Robert Jr.; daughters, Rosie, Zella, Miranda and Aline; his mother, Ruby Arnold; and two brothers, Frank McNeese and John Daniel McNeese. The family can be reached at Route 4, Box 112, Bogalusa, 70427. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 21, 1987 PANAGIOTA FRANKS RAWLINS—Funeral services for Panagiota Liakos Franks were conducted Friday, Nov. 12, at the Rostad Mortuary Chapel in Rawlins. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis, pastor of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs, officiated at the services. Prayer services were at the Schrader Funeral Home in Cheyenne, conducted by the Revs. Costa Pavlakos and Peter Harrison. Mrs. Franks was born June 12, 1892, in the village of Vamvakous, Sparta, Greece and died Wednesday, Nov. 11. She came to the United States in 1916 and lived in Racine, Wis. She was married to Tom Franks in Chicago July 29, 1917 in the Church of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Following their marriage, they moved to Rawlins where she has lived continuously until selling her property and moving to Cheyenne recently, where she resided with her daughter, Eugenia Franks. She and her husband were the parents of eight children, four boys and four girls. Three children are still living; one son, Charles, and two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Fannie) Scarim of Portland, Ore. and Eugenia. She also has 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Franks worked from 1917 to 1923 for Union Pacific Railroad when he opened the first grocery store. The Frank sold the store in 1938 and opened a second grocery store, which they operated until their 1948 retirement. Mrs. Franks owned and operated the Franks Motel in Rawlins until just a few months ago when she sold the property and moved to Cheyenne. Kotzakis was accompanied to Rawlins by Mrs. John Pulos. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 21, 1987 STEPHEN TARRIS CHEYENNE—A mass of Christian burial for Stephen Andrew Tarris Sr. was conducted Thursday, Nov. 19, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were William P. Purdy, George A. Giovanini, William Shuster, Joseph Melinkovich, Ole L. Anselmi and Michael R. Yedinak. Tarris, 83, of 313 East 7th St., Cheyenne, died at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the DePaul Hospital in Cheyenne. A longtime resident of Cheyenne and former resident of Rock Springs, Tarris died following a brief illness. He was born in Rock Springs Dec. 19, 1903, the son of the late Andrew and Mary Glugas Tarris. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Louise Kamenski in Rock Springs on July 23, 1930. Tarris was retired for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cheyenne, the Knights of Columbus and the Union Pacific Old Timers. Survivors include his wife, Louise, of Cheyenne; one son, Stephen Tarris of Cheyenne; one sister, Mary Gerrard of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Mike and Cheryl Tarris, both of Cheyenne; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tarris was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 21, 1987 ELLA NOEL CASPER—Funeral services for Ella E. Noel were conducted Thursday, Nov. 19, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Steven Holm officiated. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery in Casper. Mrs. Noel died Nov. 15, 1987 at her home in Casper. She was born Feb. 12, 1925 in Rock Springs where she was reared and educated, graduating from Superior High School in 1942. She attended Barnes Business College in Denver and had been employed for several years in Casper as a land secretary. On April 12, 1946, she married Charles W. “Bill” Noel in Casper. She was a member of the Preceptor Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi for over 30 years and had received the “Order of Rose” and “Silver Circle” and all degrees of the chapter. Survivors include two sons, Jerry and Charles Noel Jr., both of Casper; one sister, Mrs. Lavern Bettolo of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, two nephews and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1986 and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carlson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 21, 1987 MARY PIVIK A mass of Christian burial for Mary Pivik was conducted Friday, Nov. 20, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J., officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Pivik, 85, of 621 3rd Avenue West, Rock Springs, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Pivik had been in ill health the past five and a half years. She was born on March 23, 1902 in Ely, Minn., the daughter of the late Martin and Ivana Novak Schlebar. She attended schools in Ely and finished her schooling in Yugoslavia. She married Joe H. Pivik in Rock Springs on Oct. 23, 1922, and he preceded her in death on July 9, 1979. Mrs. Pivik was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and a member of the Neighbors of the Woodcraft for 50 years. Survivors include one son, Stanley Pivik of Rock Springs; two daughters, Arlene Pivik of Rock Springs and Mrs. Lou (Pauline) Taubert of Casper; one sister, Paula Kudar of Banoruibrosno, Yugoslavia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Pivik was preceded in death by one son, Joe Pivik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 21, 1987 CATHERINE STEWART Memorial services and cremation for Catherine E. Callahan Stewart were conducted Sunday, Nov. 15, in San Jose, Calif. Mrs. Stewart, a former Green River resident, died Nov. 12 in San Jose, Calif., at age 69. She was born June 1, 1918 in Fromberg, Mont., and was raised in Green River where she graduated from high school in 1936. She married Jesse L. Stewart Nov. 24, 1940, in Green River. He preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include two sons, Jesse P. Stewart of Goose Creek, N.C., and Scott Stewart of San Jose; two daughters, LeAnn Mecurio of San Jose and Matha Kay Ramirez of Boise, Iowa; a sister, Margaret Johnson of Spokane, Wash.; two brothers, Neil Callahan of Puyallup, Wash., and Mike Callahan of Rock Springs. In addition to her husband, her mother, father and two brothers preceded her in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 28, 1987 MARIAN JESSOP Funeral services for Marian A. Jessop were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Father Charles Taylor of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Mrs. Jessop, 62, of 83 Quadrant St., Rock Springs, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 11. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years and former longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Jessop had been in ill health the past six months. She was born in Cumberland on Feb. 10, 1925, the daughter of the late John and Marie Edith Wisniewski Eleshuk. She attended schools in Oakley and Rock Springs. Mrs. Jessop was raised for 12 years by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wisniewski. She married James R. “Bud” Jessop in Green River Dec. 10, 1945. Mrs. Jessop was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; two brothers, Raymond and Adolph Porenta, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jessop was preceded in death by one brother, George Eleshuk, and one sister, Phyllis Arndt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 28, 1987 MICHAEL ROBINSON Funeral services for Michael Paul Robinson were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the Green River LDS Stake Center. Bishop David Jones of the Green River Fifth Ward officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Robinson, 39, of Green River died Friday, Nov. 20, in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, of cardiac cancer. He was born April 4, 1948, in Buffalo, N.Y., a son of Burton and Alice Barnes Robinson. He married Linda Lee Smith on July 2, 1971, in the Logan LDS Temple in Logan, Utah. He spent his early years and graduated from Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda, N.Y. He later attended Utah State University in Logan and Mare Island Naval Shipyard Training in Fairfield, Calif., where he was honored as the “Outstanding Apprentice in 1980” as a marine machinist. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Southeast Asian Area form 1968 to 1976, having the rank of technical sergeant. He worked as a marine machinist for six years in Fairfield, Calif., and had worked as a plant mechanic for the Pacific Power & Light Jim Bridger Power Plant in Rock Springs since 1982. He had resided in Green River for the past five years. He was an active member of the LDS Church, having served as a cubmaster, ward clerk and a stake missionary. He is survived by his wife of Green River; his parents of Geneva, Ala.; a son, Christopher M. Robinson and three daughters, Jill, Julie and Kimberly Robinson, all of Green River. Also surviving is a brother, John Robinson of Geneva and three sisters, Mrs. Tom (Susan) Meidenbaur, Lockport, N.Y., Mary Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson, both of Geneva, Ala. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 28, 1987 ANITA MAKI A mass of Christian burial for Anita Maki was conducted Saturday, Nov. 21, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Gerald Guida, S.J., officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Nov. 20, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Tim Nousi, Al Prevedel, Stanley Fabian, Morey Pierantoni, John Tennant and Robert Wallendorff. Mrs. Maki, 74, of 408 P St., Rock Springs, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 2, 1987. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Make died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 21, 1913 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Peter and Adele Pachetti Galassi. She attended schools in Cumberland and Superior. She married Enor Maki in Rock Springs on Jan. 9, 1932. Mrs. Maki was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Enor, of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Joe and Joyce Jealco of Reno, Nev.; two brothers, Peter Galassi of Belmont, Calif., and Ernest Galassi of Guerneville, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Maynard (Violet) Bahre of San Carlos, Calif.; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Kim and Mel Wallendorff, and three great-grandchildren, Trevor Zancanella and Matthew and Jill Wallendorff, all of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Maki was preceded in death by one son, Enor Michael Maki, who died June 5, 1960 and three brothers who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 28, 1987 BERTI RICH AFTON—Funeral services for Berti Mouritsen Rich were conducted Monday, Nov. 16, in Afton. Mrs. Rich, 88, of Afton, who was born May 18, 1889 in Bennington, Idaho, to Mourits Mouritsen and Susan Elizabeth Wildman Mouritsen, died Nov. 12, 1987 in Afton. She married Elmo Rich Oct. 19, 1921 in the Logan LDS Temple. She is survived by four sons, Glen and Rex of Afton, Budd of Salt Lake City and Dean of Pinedale; two daughters, Rudy Corson of Afton and Ruth Clark of Idaho Falls, Idaho; two sisters, Alnora Bertoncelj of Rock Springs and Leah Wright of West Valley City, Utah; 30 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband and 21 brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 28, 1987 JAMES HUNTER SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Funeral services for The Right Rev. James Wilson Hunter were conducted Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio, Texas. Hunter, retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming, died Wednesday, Nov. 18 at a San Antonio, Texas, nursing home. Hunter had been in ill health for the past year. He was born April 4, 1904, in Baltimore, Md., one of twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Hunter. After attending public schools in Baltimore, he attended Johns Hopkins University, receiving his B.A. degree in 1925. He then entered Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Va., receiving his divinity degree in 1928. He received his doctor of divinity from Virginia Seminary in 1948. Hunter was ordained a deacon June 22, 1927, at his home church, the Church of the Prince of Peace, in Baltimore. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 20, 1928 at that same church. From 1926 to 1930, Hunter was the student in charge and deacon at St. Barnabas Church, Skyesville, Md. From 1930 to 1938, he was rector of St. Andrew’s Church of Ft. Thomas, Ky., and minister in charge at St. Stephens’ Church, Latnoia, Ky. During the next eight years, until 1946, he served as rector of St. Andrew’s Church in Louisville, Ky. From January 1, 1946 to April 1, 1948, he was rector of St. Mark’s Church, San Antonio. He married Nancy McCormick Wattles of Alexandria Oct. 18, 1928. He was consecrated as bishop coadjutor of the Wyoming missionary district of the Episcopal Church on April 7, 1948. He retired in 1968. After retirement, Hunter moved to San Antonio. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three children, Nancy, Sally and James Jr. The family can be reached through Mrs. Hunter at 2420 McCullough, Apt. 107, San Antonio, Texas, 78212. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 5, 1987 JAMES MATTHEWS VALLEJO, Calif.—Funeral services for James M. Matthews were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 25, in Vallejo, Calif. Matthews, 73, of 105 Bayview, Vallejo, died Monday, Nov. 23. He was born Feb. 22, 1914, the son of the late Richard T. and Cora McTee Matthews. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1931. He married Margaret Sanders in Rock Springs on May 26, 1940. Matthews was an electrician for the Union Pacific Coal Company at Winton. He moved to Vallejo in 1942 and worked as an electrician at Sperry Mills until his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, James Matthews; a daughter, Dorothy Georgian; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of Vallejo; two brothers, John and Richard Matthews of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Matthews was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, Joseph and William Matthews and three sisters, Myrna Bertagnolli, Dorothy Loring and Marjorie Matthews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 5, 1987 JAMES FORSHAW EL CAJON, Calif.—Graveside funeral services and interment for James Forshaw were conducted Friday, Dec. 4, in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. The Rev. K.E. Gustafson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Forshaw, 91, of 9100 Single Oakway, Lakeside, Calif., died at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the Magnolia Convalescent Hospital in El Cajon, Calif. A longtime resident of California, Forshaw had been in ill health the past several years. He was born in Atherton, Lancaster, England on Jan. 14 1896, the son of the late John and Katherine Hale Forshaw. He attended schools in England and married the former Hazel Scott in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 17, 1929, and she preceded him in death in June of 1969. He later married the former Dorris W. Marble in Rock Springs on June 21, 1973, and she preceded him in death on May 23, 1987. Forshaw was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I and World War II and retired civil service employee. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Nellie Klemenc of Rock Springs; two brothers, Harold Forshaw of Rock Springs and Frank Forshaw of Yakima, Wash., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 5, 1987 SELMA CARPENTER CLEARFIELD, Utah—Funeral services for Selma Augusta Polson Carpenter were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Mountain View LDS Chapel. Bishop Robert Stoddard officiated. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Carpenter, 79, formerly of Mountain View, died Nov. 29 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Karin Carpenter. She was born July 14, 1908 in Mountain View, the daughter of Henry and Anna Augusta Stenquist Polson. She married Joseph Peter Carpenter Dec. 29, 1926 in Evanston. The marriage was solemnized July 1, 1952 in the Logan LDS temple. He died Feb. 25, 1974. She lived most of her life in Robertson and Mountain View and the past six years with her son in Clearfield. She was a member of the LDS church where she served as Sunday school secretary for 11 ½ years, relief society secretary for 21 years and a counselor and president. She was a primary secretary for eight years. She was a lifelong member of the Happy Hour Homemakers Club and Neighbors of Woodcraft. She was valedictorian of the graduating class of 1926 from Mountain View High School and attended the University of Wyoming. She served on the election board in Robertson for 30 year and was assistant clerk in the Mountain View post office for 15 years. She and her husband had the mail run from Robertson to Fort Bridger for eight years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Marion (Anna Lou) Thompson of Lander and four sons, Duane Carpenter of Evanston, Derrill Carpenter of Mountain View, Don Carpenter of Rock Springs and Gary Carpenter of Clearfield. Also surviving is one sister, Myrtle Carpenter of Ogden, Utah, 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 5, 1987 WANDA RINGDAHL Funeral services for Wanda Twitchell Ringdahl were conducted Monday, Nov. 30, in the Green River LDS First Ward Chapel. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Ringdahl, 75, longtime resident of Green River, died Friday, Nov. 27 in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 13, 1912 in Green River, a daughter of Ancil and Martha Virginia (Hereford) Twitchell. She married John A. Ringdahl on July 19, 1932 in Manila, Utah. They recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. She spent her early years and was educated in Manila and has resided in Green River since 1945. She was a member of the LDS Church, having served in the Sunday school for many years. She is survived by her husband of Green River; a son, Ken Ringdahl, Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Edwin L. (Betty Louise) Owens, Green River, and Mrs. Dale (Glorianna) Button, Tucson, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, George Twitchell, Fort Washakie and Gerald Twitchell, Wickenburg, Ariz., and two sisters, Mrs. Russell (Melba) Mann, Rock Springs, and Mrs. Ward (May) Grange, Oakview, Calif. She was preceded in death by a son, Stanley, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 5, 1987 WILLIAM DUFFY The body of William Xavier Duffy was returned to Ireland for funeral services and interment. Duffy, 63, of Dublin, Ireland, died Nov. 26 at the University of Utah Medical Center of complications following a stroke. He was in the United States on business and was residing at 624 B St. in Rock Springs. He was employed by the Volunteer Information Referral Service. Duffy was a World War II veteran who belonged to the Archie Hay Post 24 of the American Legion at Rock Springs. He was born Dec. 19, 1923 in Pittsburgh to Joseph A. and Catherine Koslow McKibben. He married Brideen Keegan of Dublin Dec. 19, 1970. Survivors in addition to his wife are a brother and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 5, 1987 HARRY BLOUNT TORRINGTON—Funeral services for Harry L. Blount were conducted Friday, Dec. 4, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Sewell officiated. Burial was in the Valley View Cemetery at Torrington with graveside Masonic rites. Blount, 74, Torrington, died Dec. 2 at the Torrington hospital. He was born Sept. 6, 1913 at Shirley, Mo., the son of Robert and Cora Bridges Blount and grew up in Missouri. He came to Wyoming in 1937 and lived in Laramie. He married Marguerite Foote on April 11, 1942 in Kimball, Neb. They lived in Laramie until 1972 when they moved to Rock Springs. He was a service station owner and also owned a mobile home business. He retired and they moved to Torrington in 1982. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Gem City Lodge No. 42 AF & AM in Laramie, Scottish Rite Lodge in Lander and Korein Temple in Rawlins. Survivors include his wife of Torrington; two sons, Curtis of Laramie and Paul of Rock Springs; a daughter, Carol Fenton of Boulder, Colo.; four grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 5, 1987 FRANK HYSELL SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Frank Hysell were conducted Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Mountain View LDS Chapel of Mountain View. Interment was in the Lyman City Cemetery in Lyman. The pallbearers were his grandsons, Robert Pulley, Raymond Sharp, Ronald Lumsden, Frank Lumsden, Frank Lumsden, Boyd Birch and Blair Birch. Hysell, 80, Murray, Utah, died Nov. 24 in Murray. He was born Dec. 18, 1906 in Robertson to Denver Llewellyn and Martha Overy Hysell. He attended school in the Robertson area, and on June 15, 1927, he married Ida May Graham. After his marriage he worked on the railroad and carried the United States mial. He moved to Superior in 1936 and started working in the coal mines. He was a resident of Rock Springs from 1942 until he moved to Utah in 1955. Survivors include his wife, Ida May of Murray; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Vella) Fryburger of Green River, Mrs. Larry (Irene) GIlden and Mrs. Lloyd (Orel) Birch, both of Rock Springs, and Merle Lumsden of Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; four brothers, Ed of Pocatello, Idaho, Jacob of Sandy, Utah, Henry of Kingman, Ariz., and Allen Overy of Fort Bridger; two sisters, Martha Rasmussen of Evanston and Delia Bond of Ogden, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, one sister and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 1987 KATHRYN KNOLL Mass of Christian burial for Kathryn “Kate” Knoll, former Rock Springs resident, was Dec. 7 in Denver. Mrs. Knoll, 88, died Dec. 1 in an Aurora, Colo., care center where she had resided the past two and a half years. She was born April 26, 1899 in Weir City, Kan. Her maiden name was O’Hara. She attended Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg, Kan. where she obtained a lifetime certificate to teach. She married Jack V. Knoll in Frontenac, Kan., Jan. 25, 1922. They moved to Rock Springs in 1936 where he was employed by the U.P. Coal Co. in Winton. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and belonged to the altar and rosary societies. She was a member of the Homemakers Club and various other organizations. The Knolls left Rock Springs after the mines closed in 1954 and moved to Denver where they went into business with their son, Jack. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980. Mrs. Knoll is survived by her son, two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 1987 GILBERT GALLEGOS A mass of Christian burial for Gilbert Martin Gallegos was conducted Monday, Dec. 7, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Father Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Gallegos, 32, of Green River died Wednesday, Dec. 2 in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born Sept. 23, 1955 in Cortez, Colo., a son of Gilbert and Priscilla Martinez Gallegos. He married Cathy Darlene Branham on July 5, 1981 in North Platte, Neb. He spent his early years in Cortez, Big Piney and Byers, Colo., where he graduated from Byers High School in 1973. He has resided in Green River for the past 12 years. He was employed as an operator by General Chemical Co. and was a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of Green River; a son, Schyler Gallegos, and a daughter, Anastaisa Gallegos, both of Green River; his mother, Priscilla Burris, Aurora, Colo.; grandmother, Mrs. Anastaisa Minney, Cortez, Colo.; two brother, Rich Gallegos, Byers, and Michael Gallegos Martinez, Cortez; two sisters, Mrs. Michael (Peggy) Ruggiero, Houston and Tammy Gallegos, Aurora. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 1987 MARY TOMICH A mass of Christian burial for Mary Tomich was conducted Thursday, Dec. 10 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Gerald Chleborad officiated. A parish rosary was recited Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Tomich, 92, of Eden died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 1987 at the Mountain Tower Nursing Home in Cheyenne where she had been a patient since October of 1986. A longtime resident of Eden, Mrs. Tomich had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Yugoslavia on August 27, 1895. She attended schools in Yugoslavia and married Joseph Tomich in Walsenburg, Colo., in 1913. He preceded her in death in 1944. Mrs. Tomich was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Edwin and Carl Tomich, both of Eden, Joseph Tomich of Jackson and Stephen Tomich of Cheyenne; four daughters, Mrs. William (Josephine) Westbrook of Rock Springs, Mrs. Larry (Barbra) Crabbs of Denver, Mrs. William (Sandra) Lawler of Longmont, Colo., and Dorothy Hillyer of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. James (Gloria) Tomich of Rock Springs; 32 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 36 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Tomich was preceded in death by two sons, Andrew and James; one daughter, Anne Naglich; two grandsons, James Tomich Jr. and Steve Koritnik and one granddaughter, Marleen Bowker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 1987 CAROLINE BELLU A mass of Christian burial for Caroline Bellu was conducted Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Monday, Dec. 7. The pallbearers were Louis J. Aspey, Freddie J. Morgando, Patrick G. Brotherton, Joe Tomich Jr., Bill Loisate and Richard Majhanovich. Mrs. Bellu, 92, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, did at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient since January of 1985. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of the Kemmerer area, Mrs. Bellu died following a brief illness. She was born in Sept. 17, 1895, the daughter of the late Tony and Paula Verna Sartoretto in Colleretto, Parella, Italy. She attended schools in Italy and had seamstress schooling in France and New York. She married Guido Bellu in Kemmerer on July 14, 1915, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1965. Mrs. Bellu was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Laura) Tomich of Jackson; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bellu was preceded in death by one daughter, Pauline Brotherton; one son, Giulio Bellu Jr., who died in infancy; three brothers, Peter Sartoretto, Karl Sartoretto and Louis Sartoretto; and one sister, Guistine Ruffino. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 1987 ELSIE WHISLER Funeral services for Elsie V. Whisler were conducted Friday, Dec. 11, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy A. Miller officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Mrs. Whisler, 84, of 1320 Yalecrest St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. A resident of Rock Springs since 1956, Mrs. Whisler died of a sudden illness. She was born in Coin, Iowa on April 16, 1903, the daughter of the late Matthew Walter and Augusta Christensen Dougherty. She attended schools in Coin and was a graduate of high school there. Mrs. Whisler attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. She married Glenn M. Whisler in Indianola on May 23, 1930 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1977. A former resident of Bakersfield, Calif., and a prominent Rock Springs businesswoman, Mrs. Whisler came to Rock Springs with her husband and purchased the Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Cadillac Agency from Robert Utzinger and operated it as Whisler Chevrolet Company since that time. Mrs. Whisler was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Daughters of the Nile and the Ruth Circle of the Methodist Church. She also served as the treasurer for the Methodist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Eleanore Whisler of Rock Springs; one brother, Dale Dougherty of Glascoe, Kan.; one sister-in-law, Genevive Dougherty of Coin; two grandchildren, Andrea Lee Whisler and Gianna Marie Whisler, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Whisler was preceded in death by one son, Jimmie Dale Whisler. The pallbearers were Craig Hawks, Bernie Arguello, Don Hunter, Marion Hinesley, Michael Garcia and Leonard Erchart. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 1987 ROSE GIRARDI A mass of Christian burial for Rose Girardi was conducted Monday, May 7, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Jim Barbero, Dave Barbero, Dan Barbero, Brian Kaumo, Chris Kaumo, Buddy Kaumo and Phil Karstoft (alternate). Mrs. Girardi, 93, of 726 Rhode Island Ave., Rock Springs, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient since June 3, 1986. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Girardi had been in ill health the past one year. She was born on July 5, 1894, in Starkville, Colo., the daughter of the late Jermano and Carmelina Moratti Zanolini. She attended schools in Starkville and married Ennocenti Girardi in Trinidad, Colo., on Sept. 18, 1909. He preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1972. Mrs. Girardi was a member and past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and the Woodcraft Lodge, VFW Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Pocahontas Lodge and the Royal Neighbors. Mrs. Girardi was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, and the Young-At-Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary T.) Barbero of Rock Springs; one son, James P. Girardi of Cheyenne; one brother, Paul Zanolini of San Fernando, Calif.; one sister, Theresa Rizzi of Ontario, Calif.; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Girardi was preceded in death by one brother, John Zanolini; two sisters, Alice Gasperetti and Mary Concini; one son, Jerry Girardi; one son and one daughter who both died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 1987 LELAND KLOEPPER A prayer services for Leland Ernest Kloepper was conducted Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Smith-Perkes Funeral Home in Green River. Pastor John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Further services and interment were in Sparta, Ill. Kloepper, 54, of Green River died Dec. 2 in the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs of cancer. He was born Sept. 9, 1933 in Sparta, Ill., a son of William Ernest and Rodean Belton Kloepper. He married Beverly Elaine Fey on Oct. 22, 1960 in Chester, Ill. He spent his early years and was educated in Sparta and had worked as a mechanic for Ford Motor Company and Chester Rock Quarry in Chester, Ill., prior to moving to Green River where he worked as an underground mechanic for FMC for 14 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of Green River; a son and four daughters, John Robert Kloepper, Debra Lee Kloepper, Mrs. Marvin (Helen) Mercer, Nancy Kay Kloepper, LeAnn Kloepper and a grandson, Christopher Mercer, all of Green River; a brother and sister, Billy Kloepper and Mrs. Mason (Wanda) Mines, both of Sparta. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Norma. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 1987 LEO HUSTON Funeral services for Leo Huston were conducted Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. David Wade of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Adam Medill, Larry Fanelli, Dennis Flannery, Skip Painovich, Waynes Silvers and Tim Nousi. Honorary pallbearers were Malcolm Silvers and Orlo Clark. Huston, 76, of 412 A St., Rock Springs, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 9th. A resident of Rock Springs since 1936 and former resident of Omaha, Neb., Huston had been in ill health the past five years. He was born on Aug. 30, 1911, in Auburn, Neb., the son of the late Walter and Alice Curtis Huston. He attended schools in Nebraska and married the former Grethel Lambert in Creighton, Neb., on June 5, 1935. Huston was a retired barber and former co-owner and operator of the Leo and Mels Barber Shop in Rock Springs. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Huston was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served on the destroyer USS Claxton and saw action in the Pacific. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one son, Donald Leet of Samona, Calif.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Huston was preceded in death by one sister, Eva Hinkle, of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 19, 1987 DOROTHY WALES Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Wales were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Rennard Jensen, Bufford Clouse, Harry Wales, Andy Legerski, Bruno Bettolo and Jose Pastor. Mrs. Wales, 58, of 402 P St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. A resident of Rock Springs since 1963 and former resident of Odebolt, Iowa, Mrs. Wales had been in ill health since 1983. She was born in Odebolt on Oct. 2, 1929, the daughter of the late Donald and Mary McGeachy Currie. She attended schools in Odebolt and was a graduate of high school there at age 16 in 1945. Mrs. Wales received her nursing degree from the St. Joseph’s Mercy Nursing School in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1950. She married Richard Wales in Odebolt on Sept. 30, 1950. Mrs. Wales was a retired nurse, having worked for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County until ill health forced her to retire on Nov. 2, 1981. Mrs. Wales was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard Wales of Rock Springs; one son, Donald Wales of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Jean Annette) Cottrell, Mrs. Steve (Cathy) Crockett, both of Rock Springs and Margaret Wales of Seattle, Wash.; one brother, James Currie of Houston; four sisters, Mrs. Lummie (Janet) Boyd of New York, Mrs. Donald (Kathryn) Corliss of Shreveport, La., Mrs. Duane (Nancy) Buchheit of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. Paul (Barbara) Quandahl of Ralston, Neb.; 11 grandchildren; two aunts, Nettie McGeachy and Opal McGeachy and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wales was preceded in death by one brother, John Donald Currie, who died in infancy and one grandson, Clinton Cotrell, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 19, 1987 DON MCINTOSH Funeral services for Donald McIntosh were conducted Friday, Dec. 18, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. K.E. Gustafson officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs with military honors. McIntosh, 67, of 1422 Elk St. died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 12. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, McIntosh died following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 25, 1920 in Lionkol, the son of the late David and Elizabeth Samuels McIntosh. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Gloria Crofts in Rock Springs on Sept. 1, 1946. McIntosh was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a custodian for the Western Wyoming College for five years until ill health forced him to retire. McIntosh was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Oddfellows Lodge. McIntosh was a former longtime employee of the Union Mercantile Company. Survivors include his wife, Gloria, of Rock Springs; one son, David P. McIntosh of Lyman; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Gloria) Cederdahl and Mrs. Bruce (Marilyn) Warren, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Morgan McIntosh of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Steve (Gladys) Radakovich of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, McIntosh was preceded in death by three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 19, 1987 JACK SHELDON Funeral services for Jack D. Sheldon were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Gary Curtis of the Church of the Nazarene officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Steve Sheldon, Bill Sheldon, Dick Sheldon, Troy Sheldon, Larry Sheldon and Robert Dhamers. Sheldon, 65, of 310 Van Buren St., Rock Springs, died at about 5 p.m. Friday at Apache Junction, Ariz., of an apparent heart attack. He was born April 9, 1922 in Elizabethtown, Ill., the son of the late William and Dess Hodge Sheldon. He attended school in Elizabethtown and married the former Doris Hamm in Moline, Ill. on Dec. 31, 1947. Sheldon was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy. He came to Rock Springs in 1953 and worked as a chef for over 30 years at the Park Hotel and at Howard’s Café. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Sheldon is survived by his wife, Doris of Rock Springs; his son, Dan of Apache Junction and Jack Sheldon Jr. of Moline; three daughters, Brenda Dhamers of Rock Springs, Mrs. Michael (Marsha) Stock of Iowa and Mrs. Lynn (Fenessa) Little of Parsons, Kan.; one brother, Ralph Sheldon of Hillsdale, Ill.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Sheldon was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Wiemer and four brothers, Fowler, Raymond, James and Orville. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 26, 1987 HAZEL STRODE Graveside services for Hazel Strode were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. The Rev. Roy A. Miller of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Her body was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Mrs. Strode, 95, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 11:32 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Dec. 7. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 26 years and former resident of Cherokee, Kan., she had been in ill health the past several years. She was born in Cherokee on Oct. 25, 1892, the daughter of the late Robert and Ella Baldridge Strode. She attended schools in Cherokee and was a graduate of high school there. She was a retired telephone operator and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Madge Kelly of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 26, 1987 SYLVIA TRONQUET BOULDER—Funeral services for Sylvia Tronquet were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Chapel of Pines in Pinedale. Interment was in the Boulder Cemetery. Mrs. Tronquet, 87, of Boulder died Dec. 19 in Saguache, Colo., following a long illness. She is survived by a son, Anthony Tronquet of Saguache; a daughter, Edith Musgrove of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcel Tronquet, and a daughter, Mary Jensen. A longtime resident of Boulder, Mrs. Tronquet was born in Illinois. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 26, 1987 LILLIAN MATIBA Funeral services for Lillian Matiba were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Steve Buh, Carl Samietz, Joe Samietz, Bob Tarufelli, John Unguren and Kenny Jones. Mrs. Matiba, 80, of 150 Buena Vista Drive, Lander, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Lander Valley Regional Medical Center in Lander where she had been a patient for the past four days. Mrs. Matiba had been in ill health for the past year. She was born in Cumberland on Oct. 12, 1907, the daughter of the late Matti and Anna Lisa Hopa Hill. She attended schools in Cumberland and married John Matiba in Kemmerer on Dec. 26, 1927. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1977. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Frank Matiba of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Ben (June) Buh of Casper and Mrs. John (Gerry) Samietz of Milpitas, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Matiba was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 26, 1987 ETHYLE RAFFERTY BUFFALO—Funeral services for Ethyle Rafferty were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Bishop Dee Potter conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Rafferty, 78, of Buffalo died at 11:18 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Johnson County Memorial Hospital in Buffalo where she had been a patient for the past three days. Mrs. Rafferty died following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 23, 1909 in Cambria, the daughter of Zacharius and Gertrude Cahill Portwood. She attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1928. She married Jack Rafferty on June 15, 1930 in Rock Springs, and they made their home in Reliance. In 1953, they moved to Clay Baisn, Utah, where they lived for nine years and retired in 1962. They then moved to Guernsey where they lived until 1968 when they moved to Buffalo. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Jack Rafferty Sr. of Buffalo; two sons, James Rafferty of Reliance and Jack Rafferty Jr. of Buffalo; two sons, James Rafferty of Reliance and Jack Rafferty Jr. of Buffalo; four grandchildren, James Rafferty Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Wayne (Debbie) Davis of Green River, Patrick Rafferty of Casper and Jeffery Rafferty of Buffalo; four great-grandchildren, Tatum Rafferty of Rock Springs, Corey and Sara Davis of Green River and Michael McGuire of Greybull. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Alvin Portwood. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 26, 1987 PAT MURPHY LANDER—Funeral services for James Edward “Pat” Murphy were conducted Wdnesday, Dec. 23, at the Chapel of Mount Hope in Hudson. The Rev. Ed Beem officiated. Burial was in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander. Murphy, 67, died Dec. 20 at the Lander Valley Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 31, 1920 in Tecumseh, Okla., to Jerry and Marcella (Butler) Murphy. He was a veteran of World War II. He married Donna Henry Jan. 9, 1945 in Rock Springs. He farmed in the Eden Valley, worked as a mechanic for the Wyoming Highway Department for 20 years and retired in Lander four years ago. Survivors include his wife, Donna of Lander; a daughter, Nancy Leuis of Farson; a sister, Mildred Knoles of Shawnee, Okla.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 26, 1987 STEVE ORESTER Funeral services for Steve Orester were conducted Monday, Dec. 21 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. David Wade officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery with military honors. The pallbearers were Victor Starkovich, Charles Zancanella, Gary Allen, Cril Blasko, Delbert Robertson and Herman Faccio. Orester, 94, of 208 Thomas St., Rock Springs, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 27. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Orester had been in ill health the past one month. He was born in Bari, Italy, on Dec. 4, 1893, the son of the late Pete and Rose Orester. He attended schools in Italy and came to the United States when he was 15 years old. He married the former Eleanor Tweeddale in Rock Springs on April 20, 1919 and she preceded him in death on July 16, 1985. Orester retired as a carman from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1959 after working there for 48 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I where he served in France. Orester was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include two sons, Donald E. Orester of Rock Springs and William Orester of Lincoln, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Orester was preceded in death by one son, Steve Orester Jr.; two daughters, Wells and Marie Orester and one grandson, Dean Orester. ---