Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1999 JOHN MICHAEL “MICKEY” BUDAK A mass of Christina burial for John Michael “Mickey” Budak was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ken Stinchcomb, Don McMillan, Bob Muckley, Rich Kopp, Jim Boden and Mark Lefairre. Honorary pallbearers were Anthony Budak, Robert Budak, David Budak and Martin Budak. Budak, 58, of 418 F St., Rock Springs, died on Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998. A lifetime Rock Springs resident, Budak died following a sudden illness. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Budak was found dead by co-workers at FMC, west of Green River. An autopsy was conducted on Monday morning and it was found that Mr. Budak died from natural causes. Budak was born in Rock Springs on March 13, 1940, the son of John and Anne Cieluszak Budak. Budak attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1959. He married the former Vickie Stone in Rock Springs on Nov. 17, 1962. They were married for 21 years. Budak was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Budak was employed at the FMC Corporation for the past 35 and one-half years and was a warehouse clerk at the time of his death. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the United Steelworkers of America Union and was a fisherman and hunter. His pursuits included woodworking. Survivors include his longtime friend, Vicke Budak of Rock Springs; his mother, Ann Budak of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael Darin Keith Budak and wife Kristina of Sheridan; one daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Ken Stinchcomb of Rock Springs; three brothers and sister-in-law, Anthony and Darlene Budak of Rock Springs, Robert and Janice Budak of Tucson, Ariz., and David and Elaine Budak of Rock Springs; two sisters, Carol Budak of Highland Ranch, Colo., and Terri and Thomas Jones of Edmund, Okla.; two granddaughters, Kendra and Kristin Stinchcomb of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1999 SUZANNE “SUZY” FOTHERINGHAM LEITH VERNAL, Utah—Suzaane “Suzy” Fotheringham Leith, 52, died Dec. 21, 1998 at her home in Manila, Utah. She was born Aug. 25, 1946, a daughter of Florence Sample and John T. “Jack” Fotheringham. She was raised and graduated from Evanston High School, Evanston. She married Fredrick Dean in 1965. They were later divorced. She married Stewart Leith in 1973 and they moved to Manila, Utah. They were later divorced. Her pursuits included bowling. She is survived by her children, Traci Muir, Manila, Utah, Chad Leith, Springville, Utah, Stew Leith, Provo, Utah, and Jacki Sue Leith, Manila; her six grandchildren; sister, Helen Johnson, Evanston; and brother, Paul Fotheringham, Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1999 OLIVE LORRAINE ADAMS BOULDER, Colo. - A memorial service for Olive Lorraine Adams was conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at the Activities Center at Frasier Meadows Manor, 350 Ponca Place, Boulder, Colo. Elder Evelyn Van Gorder officiated. Mrs. Adams, 80, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at the Frasier Meadows Manor Health Care Center, Boulder. She was born Dec. 20, 1918 in Superior, a daughter of Ellen Marie Johnson and James Taylor McLeod. She graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1936. After graduating from high school she worked at the Union Pacific Store in Superior. She later worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and for the hospital in Kimball, Neb. as an aide. She was also a homemaker. She married Norman Ed Adams in 1939 in Freer, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1991. She moved to Boulder from Lakeville, Minn., in April, 1998. Her pursuits included reading, needlework, gardening, cooking and word puzzles. Survivors include two sons, Norman Neil Adams, Billings, Mont., and James Herbert Wayne Adams, Red Oak. Texas; one daughter, Evelyn Jean Smith, Broomfield, Colo.; one sister, Phyllis Hawk of Bossier City, La.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1999 GEORGE “COT” GRIFFIN RIVERTON - Funeral services for George "Cot" Griffin were at the United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998 at 2 p.m. Burial followed at the Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Griffin died at his home Dec. 26, 1998 at the age of 91. He was born Nov. 2, 1907 in Viola, Ill., to Oliver Ellis and Tena Johnson Griffin. In 1915, his family arrived in Riverton via an emigrant train with farm equipment, chickens, a dog and a mare. In 1928, he moved south of the Wind River to start farming and was later joined by his brothers in Griffin Brothers partnership. In 1934, George and Herschel proved up on the homestead claims in the Alkali Butte area. They remained ranching partners the rest of his life. In 1939 he married Leetha Cooper in Riverton. Together they had seven children. Griffin was a member of the state and county stockgrowers associations and Farm Bureau. He served 10 years on the Fremont County Fair Board and the District Soil and Water Conservation Board. He was honored as the 1985 Riverton Ag Man of the Year and in 1986 he and his brother, Herschel, received the Wyoming Agriculture Citizen of the Year award from the governor. Griffin was involved in the creation of the rural fire districts and was the last known survivor of the Farlow Wolf Round Up. In earlier years he was active in the International Order of Odd Fellows. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Sprout and her husband Charles of Lander, Mary Gradert and her husband Leonard of Riverton, Evelyn King and her husband Dan of Loveland, Colo., Georgia Barbour and her husband Steve of Gillette, Susan Bousman and her husband Joe of Boulder, and Alice Norris and her husband Jerry of Omaha, Neb.; his son, Charlie of Riverton; and his brother, Herschel Griffin. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leetha; sisters, Bernice Thrailkill and Gladys Porter; and a brother, Henry "Pink" Griffin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1999 WILLIAM “BILL” P. MAU KEMMERER - Memorial services for William "Bill" P. Mau were at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998 at 10 a.m. There was a rosary on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Mau, 68, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1998 at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston. He was born April 18, 1930 in Rock Springs to Albert R. and Marguerite Kennedy Mau. He married Johanna Bertagnolli on March 31, 1950 in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was the past president of the Wyoming Woolgrowers Association. His pursuits included rock collecting. Survivors include wife, Johanna Mau of Kemmerer; daughters, Kathy (Nick) Bettas of Kemmerer and Jerrie (Ed) Kelley of Kemmerer; four grandchildren; brother, Frank A. Mau of San Antonio, Texas; and sister, Katheryne Smith of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy; one son, Richard; and one grandson, Ricky Bettas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1999 LEE ALBERT STEERS GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Lee Albert Steers, 90, of 2355 Hill Ct., Grand Junction, Colo., died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998 at the VA hospital. He was born July 5, 1908 in Leon, Kan., to Arthur L. and Lillie M. Steers. He was raised in Veedersburg, Ind. Both his parents died by the time he was 14. He went to Thermopolis and with his older brother, Melvin, they worked on many farms. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he settled in Rock Springs. There he met and married Evelyn Davidson. They were married at her mother's home Nov. 2, 1947. Steers worked as a mechanic for the Union Pacific Coal Co. then for Mountain Fuel Supply for 16 years, retiring in 1968. Steers and his wife lived in Rock Springs, Hiawatha, Colo. Craig, Colo., and Vernal, Utah, settling in Grand Junction in 1974. They spent many years doing volunteer work for the Older American Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and brother and a stepson, Lester E. Madison in 1985. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, a sister-in-law, Thelma Delgado and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1999 KAREN JEAN WILMETTI CASPER—A memorial service for Karen Jean Wilmetti was in Casper Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Officiating was The Rev. Phillip Colibraro from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Mrs. Wilmetti, 57, died on Dec. 25, 1998 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. She was born March 6, 1940 in Rock Springs, to Theodore and Katherine (Tomich) Prosen. She moved to Rawlins as a small child. She attended Catholic grade school and junior high school in Rawlins, and Gonzaga University. She worked for Sear's Roebuck Company in advertising while attending Gonzaga University. She also did newspaper advertising in Rawlins. She taught special education in Rawlins grade school, and then moved back to Rock Springs and worked for the advertising department for KVRS Television in Rock Springs, and taught fifth grade at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School. She was a bowler and golfer until a disabling bone disease prevented her from participating. She was a master gardener, a reader and writer, who worked with ceramics and other crafts. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Casper. She is survived by her husband Joe R. Wilmetti of Casper; four sons, Joseph F. Wilmetti of Fort Collins, Colo., William A. Wilmetti of Rock Springs, David R. Wilmetti of Lebanon, Ohio, and Jeffrey T. Wilmetti of Casper; her mother, Katherine Prosen of Casper; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Prosen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1 and 2, 1999 ARVID SIEGEL STORY - Funeral services for Arvid Siegel were at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 at Our Lady Of The Pines Catholic Church in Story with Deacon Joe Kristusek officiating. Burial was at the Quiet Rest Cemetery in Story. Siegel died at the VA Medical Center Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at age 60. He was born in Milwaukee, the son of Marvin and Althea Temple Siegel. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Wiese on July 28, 1962, at the St. Luke's Catholic Church in Two Rivers, Wis. The couple lived in Rock Springs for 27 years before moving to Story. He was an emergency medical technician, held a private pilot's license, built his own home and traveled to 33 countries. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association; a master mason; and belonged to the Elks Club and the Eagles. He served four years in the United States Navy and was a member of the Wisconsin National Guard. Survivors include his wife Marilyn of Story, a son Shawn Siegel of Reliance, a daughter Kristin Siegel of Laramie, and a mother-in-law Estelle Wiese. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Maranda Siegel, John Bryan Siegel, Samantha Siegel, David Siegel, Taylor Siegel and Lisa Siegel. Preceding him in death were his parents, a son Shad Siegel, a daughter Ana Lisa Siegel and a brother Marvin Siegel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1999 ALBERT JOSEPH SEPPIE Graveside services and interment for Albert Joseph Seppie were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery north of Rock Springs. Dee Potter conducted the services. Seppie, 80, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A resident of Sweetwater County for the past 54 year, Seppie died following a lengthy illness. Seppie was born Feb. 9, 1918 in Berwind, Colo., the son of the late Joe and Ethel Oblock. He was raised by Joe and Susie Seppie. Seppie attended schools in Colorado and was a graduate of Walsenburg High School with the class of 1936. He married the former Lillian Hamilton on Nov. 21, 1940 in Raton, N.M. She preceded him in death on Aug. 16, 1986. Seppie worked as a coal miner for the Stansbury and Quealy mines for 20 years and as a trona miner for FMC for 15 years. He was a member of the Eagles and United Mine Workers of America. Seppie’s pursuits included fishing, camping and hunting. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Albert Jr. and Janie Seppie and James and Sue Seppie, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Marlee Baker of Reliance and Sandra and husband Clark Rounds of Cheyenne; one brother, Noah Oblock of Pueblo, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1999 RALPH COMSTOCK Funeral services for Ralph Comstock were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 at the Full Gospel Assembly, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse Ybarra conducted the service. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Comstock, 88, of 321 Smith, Rock Springs, died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999 at Sage View Care Center. A resident of Sweetwater County for the past 54 years, Comstock died following a lengthy illness. Comstock was born on April 15, 1910 in Eddyville, Iowa, the son of the late Raymond and Narcissus Townsley Comstock. He attended schools in Iowa. He married Bertha DeJong in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in 1932. She preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 1963. Comstock later married Clara Fowler in Nevada on May 28, 1971. He was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly. Comstock was a maintenance operator at FMC for 25 years until ill health forced his retirement in 1976. Survivors include his wife, Clara Comstock of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Gary Layos of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin “Shorty” and Mary Jo Comstock of Phoenix, and Ronald “Gene” and Rita Comstock of Rock Springs; one stepson and daughter-in-law, Donald and Pat Fowler of Nevada; two stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and M.B. Bessire of Rock Springs and Scheritta and Ralph Balderston of Nevada; one brother, Wayne Comstock of Illinois; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren and 1 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, seven brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1999 JOSE RUBEN MUNIZ A mass of Christian burial for Jose Ruben Muniz was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 1999 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the St. Joseph’s Sectin of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Leroy Arguello, Junior Arguello, Albert Branch Jr., Nathan Muniz, Jerry Muniz and Lenard Ortega. Muniz, 74, of 1020 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1945 and former resident of New Mexico, Muniz died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 2, 1925 in Llano Largo, N.M., the son of the late Guillermo and Maria Quintana Muniz. Muniz attended schools in New Mexico. He married Rosanna Vigil in Las Vegas and their marriage was later blessed at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Muniz was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He worked 30 years for DeBernardi Construction and retired as a carpenter in April of 1986. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Carpenters Local No. 1620 and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Rosanna of Rock Springs; seven sons, William “Willie” Muniz and wife Lorraine, George Muniz, Tony Muniz, Nolan Muniz and Michael Muniz, all of Rock Springs, Bobby Muniz and wife Judy of DePere, Wis., and Richard and wife Cassandra of Green River; two daughters, Gloria Devlin and Theresa Knieper and husband Gary, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Viola Branch of Rock Springs and Amelia Arguello of Reliance; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Victoriano and Alfonso Muniz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1999 BILLIE LOUISE BRANHAM Billie Louise Branham, 80, of 310 R St., Rock Springs, died at 11:50 p.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 1, 1999. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former resident of Longmont, Colo., Mrs. Branham had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Aug. 10, 1918 in Marietta, Okla., the daughter of the late McKnight and Clara Mae Robinson Graham. Mrs. Branham attended schools in Wynnewood, Okla., and graduated from Wynnewood High School with the class of 1936. She also attended a business college. She married William Doyle Branham on Dec. 28, 1937 in Angleton, Texas. Mrs. Branham was an assistant sales manager for the McColum's House of Fashion in Cortez, Colo., for 10 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Branham was voted Good Neighbor of the Year in Snyder, Texas. Her pursuits included teaching Sunday school and being a Brownie Scout leader. Survivors include her husband, William Doyle Branham of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Gail Branham of Torrington; four daughters and sons-in-law including Rebecca Ann and Jimmy Marshall of San Antonio, Texas, Susan Graham and Jimmy Brannon of Rock Springs, Sally Louise and Larry Webb of Brighton, Colo., and Cindy Mae and Kevin Dean of Evanston; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Joe Mac Graham. She was taken back to Wynnewood for services and interment there. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1999 STELLA TAYLOR HYSELL FORT BRIDGER Services for Stella Taylor Hysell were on Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 at 11 a.m. Interment was at Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Hysell, 89, died on Jan. 2, 1999 in a Reno, Nev., hospital. She was a native of Wyoming where she lived most of her life. She was born on July 4, 1909 to Bert and Mable (Wright) Taylor in Millburne. She married Henry Hysell on Oct. 14, 1926 in Evanston. Her husband preceded her in death in May, 1998. She was one of eight children. Three brothers, Melvin, Marvin and Lester, and two sisters, Velma and Lorna, preceded her in death. Surviving are two sisters, Dorcus Bullock and Vera Lee, who live in Colorado. Also surviving are three sons, Marion, Neil and Sid and one daughter, Montai Adams. She also had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1999 PHIL C. MALEY A memorial service for Phil C. Maley was at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan 7, 1999 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. Maley, 66, of 270 Logan St., Green River, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998 at his home. A resident of Green River for 26 years and former resident of Kemmerer, Maley died following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 14, 1932 in Sour Lake, Texas, the son of the late Edward Lee and Jewel Mae Hankamer Maley. Maley attended schools in Port Arthur, Texas, and was a graduate of the Thomas Jefferson Senior High School with the class of 1952. He married Diana K. Gardner on Sept. 26, 1978 in Marshall, Texas. Maley was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and was also a medic in Puerto Rico. He was a retired pipefitter for Union Local No. 192 in Cheyenne. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church, Masonic Lodge in Kemmerer, Elks Lodge and Eagles Aerie. His other interests included fishing, hunting, watching football, basketball, sailing, boating and camping. He also helped his three daughters become members of Job's Daughters through the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Diana K. Maley of Green River; three daughters, Sherri Maley and Linda Maley, both of Green River, and Karen Gleason and husband Shawn of Houston; one sister-in-law, Madlyn Maley of Marshall; one special friend, Bo Clark of Green River; one cousin, Joe Maley of Texas; two nieces, Pam Lindley and Dea Ann Grigsby, both of Marshall; six great-nieces; and many friends in Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Don E. Maley who died March 4, 1998; and one niece, Jolynn Fleming. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1999 THELMA M. ROBINSON MONTPELIER, Idaho--Funeral services for Thelma M. Robinson were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 in the chapel at Matthews Mortuary in Montpelier, Idaho. Mrs. Robinson, 89, formerly of Montpelier died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River after a period of declining health. She was born March 16, 1909 in Emmett, Idaho, the oldest daughter of Frank and May E. Ball Moore. Mrs. Robinson finished her primary and secondary schooling in Emmett before moving to Montpelier with her parents and sisters in 1929. After moving to Montpelier, she attended business school in Salt Lake City. She met her first husband, Herschel Robinson, while they were both working for the old Jones Market in Montpelier. They were married Feb. 6, 1933. Three children were born to this union. Herschel Robinson died in 1967. Carl Robinson became her second husband on Sept. 21, 1968. Their pursuits included gardening, picnicking and going to the mountains for firewood. They also were involved together in Eastern Star and Masonic activities. Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Presbyterian Church all of her years in Montpelier. Through the years, she often played the piano for Sunday school or church and shared summer flowers from her yard for services. Survivors include a son and his wife, William J. and Gail Robinson of Green River; a daughter and her husband, Barbara and Carl Frans of Edmond, Okla.; four grandchildren and their spouses, Joseph W. and DeJeanne Robinson, Judy Robinson Laughter and Randy, Jennifer Frans Powers and Dana, and Elizabeth Frans Denton and Jeffrey; and four great-grandchildren, Desiree Ralph, and Theron, Monique and Derek Robinson. She is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Wayne Aland. She was preceded in death by an infant son; her husbands, Herschel Robinson and Carl Robinson; one granddaughter, Kathleen Frans; and two sisters, Betty Williams and Franc Moore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 1999 LILLIAN RUTH TYLER STOUT GRANTS PASS, Ore.- Lillian Ruth Tyler Stout, 79, died in Grants Pass, Ore. She was born March 19, 1919, to Marty Banty and Belle Edwards Tyler in the Pinedale area. She lived in Farson for a number of years. Survivors include three children, Edwin (and Marva) Stout, Ruth Elaine (and Don) Rossiter of Grants Pass and Joyce (and Roy) Baker of Eugene, Ore.; two sisters, Helen Stout of Farson and Clara Branson of Riverton; one brother, Martin Tyler of Granger; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Stout, and by two brothers, Sidney "Red" Tyler and Kenneth Tyler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 HOWARD G. BROWN SR. BURLEY, Idaho--Vigil services for Howard G. Brown Sr. were conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at the Little Flower Catholic Church, 1601 Oakley Ave., in Burley, Idaho. Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 at the Little Flower Catholic Church, with the Rev. Meinrad Schallberger as celebrant. Burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley. Brown, 84-year-old Burley resident, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, at his home in Burley. He was born Aug. 8, 1914 in Lochgelly, Fifeshire, Scotland, the son of Mungo and Margaret Scott Ross Brown Sr. He immediately immigrated to the U.S. from Scotland when he was 14 years old. He attended school in Rock Springs, graduating from high school in 1932. He married Hedwig "Had" Rebol on July 7, 1940, in Rock Springs. He worked for the M.H. King Company for 30 years. He was a member of the St. Theresa Little Flower Catholic Church, the Knight of Columbus, the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and the Burley Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Had, of Burley; three daughters, Kay Rickner of Aurora, Colo., Nancy Brown of Vancouver, Wash., and Mary (Tom) Taylor of Camas, Wash.; a son, Howard G. Brown Jr. of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Elizabeth Foster of Salt Lake City; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, a sister and a granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 HARVEY C. FAIGL A Mass of Christian burial for Harvey C. Faigl was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Military graveside services and interment were conducted in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Brad Faigl, Joey Faigl, Jason Faigl, Tommy Faigl, John Mullen and Rick Roccabruna. Faigl, 76, of 1925 Opal St., Rock Springs, died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 63 years, Faigl died following a lengthy illness. Faigl was born Jan. 11, 1923 in Washoe, Mont., the son of the late Joe and Steffie Mayer Faigl. He attended schools in Montana and Wyoming and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. He married Mary Bernard in Rock Springs in 1943 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, American Fraternal Union, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens. He worked as a coal miner at Union Pacific Coal Company in Reliance until the mine closed down and then worked for FMC Corporation as mine supervisor for 35 years until his retirement in 1983. He was an Army veteran of World War II in the European Theater. Faigl’s pursuits included hunting, fishing and going to his cabin north of Pinedale. Survivors include his wife, Mary Faigl of Rock Springs; three sons, Joe Faigl and wife Dian, Dave Faigl and wife Tiana, and Bob Faigl and wife Sue, all of Rock Springs; one stepsister, Marian Lasko and husband Steve of Phoenix; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Mullen and husband John, Brad Faigl, Jason Faigl, Stacie Faigl, Gina Faigl and Tommy Faigl, all of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Mullen and Cody Mullen of Rock Springs, and Brady Faigl of Laramie; and four aunts, Mary Kraintz and Gertrude Carlton of Everett, Wash., Sylvia Kinnamon of Red Lodge, Mont., and Wilma Ratte and husband Paul of Billings, Mont. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 WALTER LYNN KNAPTON MOUNTAIN VIEW—Funeral services for Walter Lynn Knapton were at 1 p.m., Jan. 12, 1999, at the LDS Church at Mountain View. Knapton, 58, of Mountain View died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, at home with his family. He had been diagnosed with terminal bone cancer. Knapton was born Dec. 2, 1940 in Salt Lake City to Walter Lewis Knapton and Agnes Porter Kirby. He married Betty Reynolds in Naperville, Ill., on June 19, 1970. He was an underground mechanic and welder at the General Chemical plant near Green River. He served a tour in the Army and was stationed in Alaska. His son, Andy, served in the Navy, and currently his son, Matthew, is serving on board the U.S.S. Caron. His daughter, Sarah, has also enlisted in the Navy and reports to active duty on May 18, 1999. Knapton was an outdoorsman and spent time in the hills and on the lakes of Wyoming and Utah. Survivors include his wife, three brothers and seven children, Andy, Matt, Sarah, Alan, Donna, Paul and Evan. Ten grandchildren also survive. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 ELDON LEROY HODGES Funeral services for Eldon Leroy Hodges were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 405 Faith Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lance, Robert, Bill and Keith Hodges, Bob Burnham and Mike Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Dick, Gaty, and Mark Hodges, Gene Seahaver, jack Carson, Jerry Nix, Gary Zakotnik, Dude DeLambert, Bill Ward, Jim Toone, Ken “Hoss” Christoffersen and Bill Smith Sr. Hodges, 62, of 174 Grandview Drive, Green River, died at 10:07 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after his arrival. A resident of Wyoming for the past 42 years and former resident of the Eden Valley, Hodges died following a sudden illness. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Hodges collapsed in the parking lot at the Recreation Center Saturday morning. Hodges died from natural causes. He was born Oct. 27, 1936 in Fairbury, Neb., the son of James William and Izora D. “Butch” Walker Hodges. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate from the Lincoln High School with the Class of 1953. Following high school graduation, Hodges enlisted in the United States Air Force. Hodges was a maintenance mechanic for Texas Gulf who retired Jan. 20, 1997. Hodges was a member of American Legion, International Society of Livestock Appraisers, American Society of Equine Appraisers and the United Way. He was a hunter, rancher and supporter of Farson-Eden sports. Survivors include his mother, “Butch” Hodges of Green River; his former wife, Shelia Harrison of Rock Springs; and his fiancee, Helen Hyndman of Green River; two sons, Paul Hodges of Farson and John Hodges of Sheridan; six daughters, Jenny and husband George Gaviotis of Rock Springs, Edie White of Garden Grove, Calif., Heather and husband Bob Burnham of Cozad, Neb., Megan Hyndman of Green River, Karrie Witt of Salt Lake City, Charmi and husband George Martinez of Green River; three brothers, Mark Hodges, Gary and wife Betty Hodges, and Dick and wife Annedale Hodges, all of Green River; two sisters, Helen Brown of Green River and Marion Cox of Maricopa, Ariz.; several grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James and two sons, Joel Howard Hodges and L.D. Hodges. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 LINDSEY ALLISON LUGG CASPER—A memorial services for Lindsey Allison Lugg was Friday at 1 p.m. at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Casper. Officiating was Jug Brandjord. Miss Lugg, 24, of Casper, died at home on Jan. 12, 1999. She was born in Rock Springs on Dec. 26, 1974, and lived in Wyoming all her life. She attended Washington Elementary School in Rock Springs until the third grade, and in Casper she attended Garfield Elementary and Dean Morgan, graduating from Natrona County High School. She was enrolled at Casper College this current semester. Her pursuits included playing the viola and she was in the All-State Orchestra in high school, participating in the Red Lodge Music Festival for two summers. She also played with the Casper Symphony Orchestra for a short period. Writing was another pursuit as was her CD collection, tripe to see “Suede” and the “Legendary Pink Dots” and reading books. Survivors include her brother, Jay Makela and his wife Karen of Missoula, Mont.; her aunt, Glenda Cook and cousins, Will and Ed of San Francisco; great-uncles, Wilson Campbell and Mervyn Campbell of Banger, Northern Ireland; family members in the eastern United States; her parents, Elizabeth and Charles Lugg of Casper, and other friends in Rock Springs and Casper. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 GEORGE MARKISICH SR. Funeral services for George Markisich Sr. were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Markisich, 87, of 6636 South Royal Harvest Way, Apartment No. 20, Salt Lake City, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, at the University of Utah Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born April 2, 1911 in the Arizona Territory and was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Stakich Markisich. He married Florence Mary Gunyan on Dec. 16, 1931 in Rock Springs. Markisich was employed as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company for many years and also worked for various contractors in the construction business. Markisich was past president and member of the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife Florence of Salt Lake City, one son and daughter-in-law, George Jr. and Shirlene Markisich of Bluffsdale, Utah; three daughters, Geneva Lillian Powell of Salt Lake City, Vernoic Mary Trujillo of West Jordan, Utah, and Mrs. Joseph (Lila) Darlene Martinez of Chinook, Mont.; two brothers, Pete Markisich of Rock Springs and William Markisich of Longview, Wash.; one sister, Bessie Kosovich of Murray, Utah; 19 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and one son-in-law, Mark Trujillo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 JOHN MCCORMICK BELLE RIVE, Ill.—John McCormick, 72, of Belle Rive, Ill., died 11:22 p.m. Dec. 10, 1998 at his home. He was a retired tube machine operator at the General Radiator Co. McCormick was born March 17, 1926, in Marion, Ill., to John McCormick and Ella Mae (Boles) McCormick, both now deceased. He married Helen Bucho in Rock Springs on Dec. 1, 1947. McCormick was a member of the Sugar Camp Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen McCormick of Belle Rive; sons, Robert McCormick and wife Rebecca of Belle Rive, Danny McCormick and friend Phyllis of Benton, Ill., and Benny McCormick and wife April of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; three grandchildren, Jeremy McCormick, Ian Michael McCormick and Troy Latta. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Per McCormick’s request, no public services were conducted. Burial was at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 ALFRED BLAKE TRASK Alfred Blake Trask, 57, 265 South 5th East, Green River, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, at his home. Trask had been a resident of Green River since 1990 and former resident of Montana. He was born on Sept. 28, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Frank and Ann Blake Trask. Trask attended schools in Ohio and Montana and was a graduate of Deer Lodge, Mont., High School with the class of 1959. He also attended Western Montana College. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include one son, Jeff Trask of St. Ignacious, Mont.; one brother, Frank III of Australia; one half-brother, Paul Trask of Carollton, Texas; and one half sister, Greta Andre of Palo Alto, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 RONALD ARTHUR NELSON A memorial service for Ronald Arthur Nelson was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1st Ward, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Mary W. Kelsey conducted the services. Nelson, 69, of 190 Castle Rock Court, Green River, died at 9:02 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 1999 at the Sage View Care Center. A life-long resident of Wyoming, Nelson died following a lengthy illness. He was born June 16, 1929 in Frontier, the son of Hyrum Arthur and Katherine Margaret Kominsky Nelson. Nelson attended schools in Pinedale and Kemmerer. Nelson was a professional bareback rider for most of his life. He was a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He is survived by his mother, Katherine Nelson of Green River; five sons, Wesley Nelson and wife Vickie of Green River, Jim Nelson Crandal of Portland, Ore., Melvin Martinez of Roosevelt, Utah, Richard Martinez and wife Marilyn and David Martinez and wife Angie, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Edna Hutchinson of Rock Springs, Janie Iverson of North Platte, Neb., and Marie Weyer of Seattle; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; wife Mary Martinez; one daughter, Donna Nelson; two stepsons, Fred and Charlie Martinez; one stepdaughter, Virginia Martinez; and one brother, Jim Nelson. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 16, 1999 CAMERINO RUBIO Funeral services for Camerino Rubio were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 in the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 at the chapel. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Rubio, 86, of 343 East 3rd North, Green River, died Jan. 10, 1999 at 10:36 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness. He was a resident of Green River for the past 43 years. Rubio was born Aug. 21, 1912 in Neblinas, Mexico, the son of the late Aaron and Georgia Munoz Rubio. He married the former Mary Guerrero in Evanston in 1951. Rubio was a laborer for the Union Pacific Railroad for more than 20 years until his retirement in 1968. Survivors include his wife, Mary Rubio of Green River; three sons, Robert and wife Roxanne Rubio of Rock Springs, Jesse Rubio of Denver and David Rubio of Baltimore; two daughters, Mary Pearson of Green River and Helen Atkinson of Portland, ore.; and two brothers, Emiliano Rubio of Tampico, Mexico, and Heriberto Rubio of San Luis Potosi, Mexico; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 JAMES P. MILLER COVINA, Calif.—A prayer service for James P. Miller was conducted on Dec. 18, 1998, at the St. Louise Catholic Church in Covina, Calif. Miller, 59, a resident of Glendora, Calif., and former resident of Rock Springs, died suddenly Dec. 12, 1998 of cardiac arrest. Miller was born in Rock Springs on April 14, 1939 to David P. and Maude Parker Miller, long-time residents. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1957. In 1963, he received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Utah and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. At the time of his death, he was the technical manager for parsons Infrastructure and Technology, Inc. of Pasadena, Calif. Miller had practiced civil and environmental engineering for more than 32 years. His career began in Rock Springs in 1963 when he worked as an engineering designer with his father, David P. Miller, who was then the city engineer for Rock Springs. In 1967, after three years’ service as a captain in the United States Army Ordnance Corps in West Germany, he joined Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall of Los Angeles as a project engineer. Later in his career, Miller served as president of Weston International in Malvern, Pa.; vice president of operations for Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. of White Plains, N.Y.; and vice president of Hart Environmental Management, inc. in Washington, D.C. During the course of his career, Miller managed international civil and environmental engineering work in the countries of Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Malawi and Korea. His national projects included a comprehensive wastewater management system for the nine-campus University of California, a statewide underground storage tanks program for the Colorado Public Services Company and industrial hazardous waste projects for Fortune 50 heavy industries including Ford and Chrysler Motors. In addition, Miller was the author of many technical publications and conducted numerous technical training courses in his field. Miller had many other interests. He was a world traveler, a jazz enthusiast, a reader and a crossword puzzle expert. His pursuits included fine dining and entertaining family and friends. He was also a nontechnical author, his works in progress included a family history and a history of Rock Springs and environs. Miller is survived by his wife of two years, Karen B. Hoffman. He is also survived by his three children from his first marriage to Rosemary Wisniewski, formerly of Rock Springs; a daughter, Anastasia Kathryn Miller of Washington, D.C., and two sons, John Parker Miller of Glendora and James Peterson Miller of San Francisco. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 WILLIAM “BILL” LAVON OWEN OGDEN, Utah—Funeral services for William “Bill” Lavon Owen were at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at Leavitt’s Chapel of Flowers, 836 36th St., Ogden, Utah. Interment was in the Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch in Ogden. Pallbearers were Ray Larkin, James Larkin, Todd Larkin, Tim Stitt, Ryan Stitt, Kirk Hymas, Billy Hymas, Steve Carr, Jeff Carr and Tyler Carr. Honorary pallbearers were Don Stitt, Bill Stitt, M.R. Brown, George L. Barnett, Larry L. Carr and Charles M. Owen. Owen, 93, of The Villa, 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River and former resident of North Ogden, Utah, died at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs after a short illness. He was born Sept. 27, 1905, in Ammon, Idaho, the son of William Franklin and Edith Vernetta Shurtliff Owen. Owen attended schools in Burley, Idaho and graduated from Burley High School before moving to Logan, Utah. He married May Jensen on June 11, 1931, in Logan, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. She preceded him in death July 20, 1986. He married Ruth Sims Daniels on Nov. 28, 1987. She also preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 1992. Owen worked for Evans Coal and Ice Co. in Logan for 10 years. He also was a fireman with the Logan City Fire Department for 10 years. In April of 1944 he moved to Ogden and was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad for 28 years. He retired in October of 1972. Owen was a builder and carpenter and remodeled their home in Logan and built their home in Ogden. His other interests included fruit and vegetable gardening. He also was a farmer throughout his life. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a high priest in the North Ogden 2nd Ward and served as Aaronic Priesthood secretary in the Lomond View Ward. He had volunteered as a carpenter on the construction of many LDS Church buildings. Survivors include five daughters, LaVonda Stitt of North Ogden, Bonnie Stitt, of Ogden, Carol O. Larkino f Bountiful, Sharel Barnett of Ogden, and Billie Carr of Fountain Valley, Calif.; one son, Gordon Jay Owen of Green River; one brother, Charles M. Owen of Salt Lake City; 23 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives, two sisters and four brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 MICHAEL FRANK “FRANKIE” PICERNO BIG PINEY—Services for Michael Frank “Frankie” Picerno were Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the Community Congregational Church in Big Piney. Picerno, 49, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, at Big Piney. He was born June 20, 1949, a son of James Daniel Picerno and Leanora Canoso Picerno in Chicago. He was one of four children who, along with the parents, moved to Kemmerer when he was 2 months old. After graduating from Kemmerer High School in 1968, Picerno went on to Laramie where he attended Wyoming Tech School to earn a certificate in auto mechanics. After leaving Laramie, he returned home and found a job with Brasel and Sims Construction of Lander. After being laid off from this seasonal construction job, he was employed with Belco Petroleum in Big Piney. He went through several different changes with the company and was with the company for 29 years. He married Kay Lynn Pinkerton in March of 1970. Their first child, Michael, was born in July of 1971. Nicole, the second and last child was born in March of 1975. From 1971 to 1983, he was a member of the Big Piney Volunteer Fire Department. For the first few years, he was one of only a few EMTs in the county. In 1983, he became a member of the Community Congregational Church and served on its board of deacons for the past 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Kay Lynn, and daughter, Nicole, of Big Piney; son Michael of Riverton; an older sister, Kathryn Palmer of Big Piney; a younger brother, Paul of Kemmerer; one grandson, Cordell; and several nieces and nephews along with many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jimmy, along with several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 MARY ELLEN ROLLINS EVANSTON—Mary Ellen Rollins, age 77, died Jan. 16, 1999 in the Evanston Regional Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1921 in Evanston, the daughter of Floyd Elmer and Mary Ellen (Caine) Burdick. She married Sherman Eugene Rollins on Oct. 18, 1938 in Randolph, Utah. Mrs. Rollins was a member of the LDS Church. Her pursuits included reading, sewing and doing handicrafts. She is survived by her husband, Sherman of Evanston; daughters, Comet Lavern Bettinson of Evanston, Emma Elizabeth Hinds of Farmington, Utah, Lois Kay Simms of Rock Springs and Claudia Ann Bennett of Rock Springs; son, Floyd Eugene Rollins of the Devil’s Tower area; and a stepson, Ronald Rollins of Alpine. She was preceded in death by one son, Rex Cecil Rollins and one brother and two sisters. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 JOSEPH RUDELICH A memorial graveside service for Joseph Rudelich was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio conducted the services. Rudelich, 80, died in Beaverton, Ore., on Jan. 10, 1999. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Boise, Idaho, and Beaverton, Rudelich died following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 10, 1918 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Thomas and Manda Pezley Rudelich. Rudelich attended schools in Winton. He went to work for the Union Pacific Coal Company in the coal mines. He married the former Vernice Balkie in Manila, Utah, on Sept. 5, 1938, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 26, 1984. Rudelich was employed by Mountain Fuel Supply Co. as a utility worker and retired in 1983. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge No. 9 in Rock Springs, the BPO Elks Lodge No. 310 and the Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 13 in Everett, Wash. His pursuits included traveling and he had traveled to Croatia to visit family and all over Europe. He also was a hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his two daughters, Betty Smith of Beaverton and Rose Marie Langan of Salem, Ore.; one brother, Charles Rudelich of Rock Springs; two sisters, Josie Applehans and Mildred Brookings, both of Boise; three grandsons, Scott Herd of Salem, Jimmy Smith of Klamath Falls, Ore., Jason Smith of Beaverton; two great-granddaughters, Christina and Ariel Herd, and one great-grandson, Scott Herd, all of Salem. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 BILL SIMCO FORT BRIDGER—A funeral Mass for Bill Simco was on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Fort Bridger. Interment with military honors was in the Lyman City Cemetery. Simco, 72, died Jan. 14, 1999, in Green River. He was born on May 10, 1926, in Denver, to Guy W. and Blanche (Corbridge) Simco. He graduated from Lyman High School in 1944. He married Flora Mae Kelly on Aug. 10, 1946, in Green River. He was a Navy World War II veteran and U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Catholic Church, a past member of the VFW, American Legion and Lions clubs. Simco was a hunter and fisherman. He also did handcrafts. He retired from General Chemical as an underground maintenance foreman after 16 years. He is survived by his wife, Flora Simco of Green River; daughter, Deanna “Mo” Cunliffe of Elko, Nev.; sons, David (Etsuko) and Dan (Diane) Simco, both of Green River; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 BRUCE ELDON STACEY SR. SALT LAKE CITY—Memorial services for Bruce Eldon Stacey Sr. were Wednesday, Jan. 20, 12 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road in Salt Lake City. Stacey, age 64, died Jan. 16, 1999 in Salt Lake City. He was born Dec. 8, 1934 in Rock Springs, a son of John Edwin and Frances Tanner Stacey. He married Judy Rule in Salt Lake City in 1981. Stacey served in the United States Air Force for eight years. He was an artist whose pursuits included traveling and reading. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 25 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Bruce Eldon (Kris) Stacey Jr., Crescent city, Calif., and William Roger (Joanne) Stacey, Kearns, Utah; grandchildren, Jonathan, Stephanie, Michelle and Travis Stacey, Crescent City, Calif., and Byron Moorehouse, Salt Lake City; sisters, Margaret (Jerry) Warby, Green River, and Frances Anderson, McKinnon; brother Jim (Nonie) Stacey, Green River; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Stacey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 HARRY O. “DUTCH” STEINLY WICKENBURG, Ariz.—Harry O. “Dutch” Steinly, 67, Wickenburg, Ariz., died Monday, Jan 11, 1999, at Del Webb Memorial Hospital, Sun City West, Ariz. He was born July 4, 1931, in Louisiana, Mo. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a trona miner for FMC for 40 years before he retired in 1993. He moved to Wickenburg from Rock Springs in 1993. He belonged to the Wickenburg Sportsman’s Club and Amateur Trapshooting Assn. His pursuits included fishing, trapshooting and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Lois Steinly; a daughter, Theresa Trower, Bowling Green, Mo.; two sons, Gary Steinly, Kansas City, Mo., and Alan Steinly, Bowling Green. The body was cremated. Services were private. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 BISHOP LAWRENCE H. WELSH A vespers service for Most Rev. Lawrence H. Welsh was at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, in the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Archbishop Harry J. Flynn presided at the Mass of Resurrection at 2 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 239 Selby Ave., St. Paul. A memorial Mass was at noon Wednesday, Jan.20 for the Holy Spirit Catholic Community with burial in the Rock Springs City Cemetery following the Mass. The memorial Mass was conducted at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Pallbearers were Larry Graham, Ed Baker, Garry McLean, Rob Spence, John Tarufelli and James Daniel. Welsh, auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, following a lengthy illness. “Bishop Welsh was an extraordinary man and a faith-filled servant of the church. He had a special gift for touching others with both his humor and his sincere witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed in this archdiocese and by all whom he served,” said Archbishop Flynn, archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Ordained to priesthood May 26, 1962, in Rapid City, S.D., Welsh was ordained a bishop Dec. 14, 1978. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Spokane, Wash., from 1978-1990, and was appointed auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Nov. 5, 1991. He served as auxiliary bishop for both Archbishop John R. Roach, who retired in 1995 and for Archbishop Flynn. Welsh took a roll as vicar for Hispanic affairs of the archdiocese and as Episcopal vicar for the Western Vicariate of the archdiocese. In addition, Welsh weekly visited various Catholic Charities sites within the archdiocese. Welsh was also chairman of the Region 8 Committee for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and a member of both the Committee on Bisho9ps’ Life and Ministry and the Administrative Committee of the NCCB. Born Feb. 1, 1935 in Winton, Welsh attended the University of Wyoming, St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minn., and St. John’s Seminary, Collegeville. He was ordained for the Diocese of Rapid City and served as associate pastor of the Church of St. Paul, Belle Fourche, S.D., and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. He also served as chancellor for the Diocese of Rapid City from 1973-1978. During the 1980s, Welsh also served as Episcopal moderator for both the Worldwide Marriage Encounter program and the National TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) program. Welsh was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence H. Welsh; infant sister, Laura Mae Welsh; nephew, Christain Welsh; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Fornengo and Mrs. And Mrs. William Welsh. He is survived by his mother, Mary Theresa Welsh, sister Beverly A. Graham, brother Ronald J. Welsh, brother-in-law Raymond Graham, nephew Larry R. Graham, aunts Lillian Welsh, Mary Ellen Morris, Mirch Welsh, Elizabeth Fornengo and Barbara Fornengo, and several cousins, all of Rock Springs; and niece Mary Welsh of Casper. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 GEORGE ELMAN GILCHRIST Funeral services for George Elman Gilchrist were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Gilchrist, 72, of 1119 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 at his home. Gilchrist was a resident of Rock Springs since 1952 and former resident of Green River and Kemmerer. He was born on May 11, 1926 in Kemmerer, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Hunter Gilchrist. Gilchrist attended schools in Kemmerer and was a graduate of the Kemmerer High School with the class of 1944. He was the salutatorian of his class and was awarded the Bausche and Lomb Science Scholarship and attended the University of Rochester in New York. Gilchrist married the former Joanna Lee in Green River on July 4, 1951. He was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II in the Pacific. Gilchrist worked for Southwest Machine Shop as a machinist for 10 years. He also worked as a warehouse foreman for Mountain Fuel for 17 years and Allied Chemical for eight years. In addition to his skill as a machinist, Gilchrist was a carpenter and inventor. He was a member of the Musician’s Union, and he played the piano, saxophone and clarinet. Gilchrist was also a fisherman and camper. Survivors include his wife, Joanna Gilchrist of Rock Springs; two sons, Doug Gilchrist of Rock Springs and Roger Gilchrist and wife Beth of Laramie; two daughters, Laura Bakkala and husband Alan of Rock Springs and Linda Fantin of Salt Lake City; one sister, Elaine Paisley of Casper; one sister-in-law, Sally Gilchrist of Loveland, Colo.; six grandchildren, Sarah, John and Greg Gilchrist of Rock Springs, Krista and Mitch Fantin of Salt Lake City and Kaylee Gilchrist of Laramie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bill. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 IDONNA EMILY JOHNSON Funeral services for Idonna Emily Johnson were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, at the Samuel Fox Funeral Home with President Ed Erying officiating. Interment took place in the Hanna Cemetery in Hanna. Pallbearers were Bill Lacey, Bill Little, David Midkiff, Heath Johnson, Travis Day and Jeff Day. Mrs. Johnson, 77, 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was a resident of Green River for seven and on-half years and a former resident of Hanna. She was born March 6, 1921, the daughter of Dors and Ellen E. Danks Wall in Evanston. She married Verl Johnson on Dec. 17, 1940 in Salt Lake City. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1980 in Hanna. She attended schools in Evanston and was a homemaker most of her life. She was also involved with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her two sons, Ron Johnson, Pinedale and Carl Johnson, Elko, Nev.; two daughters, Janet Little, Rock Springs and Judy Hollingsworth, Dubois; one sister, Verla Clingingsmith, Evanston; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 JERRY L. GACNIK MIDVALE, Utah—A Mass of Christian burial for Jerry L. Gacnik was Friday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. in St. Therese Catholic Church, 75 E. Lennox St., Midvale, Utah. Interment was in the Midvale City Cemetery. Gacnik, 73, died Jan. 11, 1999 at home in Midvale of heart failure. He was born in Superior, Oct. 22, 1925, to Jerry and Josephine Ogrin Gacnik. He married Pauline H. Trontel, Aug. 31, 1946. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from Kennecott Copper Power Plant. His pursuits included fishing at Big Sandy, polka dancing, baseball and watching Notre Dame football. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; children, Carolyn Huey (Jack), rosemary Gacnik Flores (Robert), Michael (Lisa) and Marilyn Porter (Jim); grandchildren, Anthony, Angela, Andrew, Laura, Christopher, Marie and David; mother, Josephine Shimatovich; sister, Josephine Downs; uncle, Rudy Ogrin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 DONALD F. KELLY A memorial service for Donald F. Kelly was at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Kelly, 53, of Torrington, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Westminster, Colo. A former resident of Rock Springs, Kelly had been living in Torrington for the past 15 years. Kelly died following a lengthy illness. Kelly was born Sept. 17, 1945, the son of Theodore and Julia Stefic Kelly. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1963. He married Susan Duke in Torrington. Kelly worked as an independent truck driver in Wyoming for 15 years until his ill health forced his retirement in 1993. Kelly’s pursuits included hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his mother, Julia Kelly of Rock Springs; his wife Susan Kelly of Torrington; two sons, Kevin Kelly of Everett, Wash., and Kenny Kelly of Rawlins; one daughter, Kimberly Kelly of Louisville, Colo.; six brothers, Robert Kelly, Howard Kelly and wife Kay, Allen Kelly and wife Sharon, Eugene Kelly and Terry Kelly all of Rock Springs, Thomas Kelly and wife Cheryl of Clarksville, Tenn.; two sisters, Gail Bider and husband Matt and Sharon Fennell and husband Gerald, all of Rock Springs; one uncle, Howard Kelly and wife Irene of Louisville; three grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Carl. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 ADA MAE KRAUSE Ada Mae Krause, 72, of 441 East 3rd South, Green River, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after arrival. A resident of Green River for the past 56 years, Mrs. Krause had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Feb. 4, 1926 in Castlegate, Utah, the daughter of the late George and Dolly M. Paris. Her father died early in her life and her stepfather, Ernest Apadoca, raised her. Mrs. Krause attended schools in Kemmerer and was a graduate of Kemmerer High School with the class of 1942. She married Henry William Krause in Kemmerer on Sept. 19, 1945. Mrs. Krause was an Avon representative for 20 years. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, past president of the F.O. Eagles no. 2350, the Union Pacific Old Timers Club, and several pinochle and bridge clubs and she also played bingo. Survivors include her husband Henry W. Krause of Green River; one son, Ernest J. Krause and wife Kim of Clearfield, Utah; four daughters, Terri J. and husband Gene Coine of Houston, Jenny L. and husband Dan Williams of Green River, Kathy M. Krause of Green River and Barbara L. and husband Greg Gibson of Green River; three stepsons and their wives, Spencer “Dutch” and Shirley Krause of Lander, Phillip and Mary Krause of Riverton and Ronald and Darlene Krause of Riverton; one stepdaughter and her husband, Hazel “Sis” and Ray Helmers of Riverton; one sister and her husband, Virginia and Roy Gimlin of Lyman; 12 grandchildren, Coree Krause, Maggie Krause, Jennifer Williams, Danelle Williams, Ross Busha, west Busha, April Olsen, Amber ROosa, Shaunda Lewis, Riki Krause, Henry Vorderbruggen, Rick Noski; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, two brothers and one sister. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 LAURA LEE LARIMORE Funeral services for Laura Lee Larimore were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, at the LDS First Ward at 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Marty Kelsey officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Paxton, Larry Paxton, Danny Williams, John Kalivas, Paul Kalivas and Nick Kalivas. Miss Larimore, 45, of 2440 Sentry Drive Apt. 202, Anchorage, Alaska, died on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, at the Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident which occurred on Dec. 22, 1998. She lived in Anchorage for the past nine years and was a former resident of Rock Springs and Green River. She was born on Oct. 12, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Elna Zumbrennen Larimore. She attended schools in Green River and obtained her CAN from Anchorage University and also attended the Wasillia Junior College. She was employed as a flight operations administrative clerk for United Parcel Service. Her pursuits included hiking, cooking and sports. Survivors include her parents, Robert and Elna Larimore of Green River; three sons, Larry Paxton and Robert Paxton, both of Green River, and Nathan Larimore of Alaska; two daughters, Dawn Jewkes of Green River and Sarah Larimore Olsen of Alaska; one sister, Karen Ennis of Rock Springs; and four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 1999 WILLIAM NICHOLS William L. Nichols of 321 S. Mickelson, Big Piney, died at 7:23 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He was a resident of Big Piney for three years having lived prior in Morland, Kan. He was born in Hoxie, Kan., on Dec. 12, 1909, the son of William Jacob and Martha Ellen Nichols. He was married in Lovelock, Nev., to his wife, Margaret, in May of 1946. She preceded him in death in November of 1993. He attended schools in Hoxie and graduated with the class of 1927. He also attended Coffeyville Business School at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. He worked in the oil field for the state of Kansas and retired in 1974. He later was self-employed as a bookkeeper. Nichols was a veteran of World War II who served in the Army Corps of Engineers. He belonged to the Wigton-Benona Lodge No. 251 in Michigan and was a Modern Woodsman. His pursuits included gardening and reading. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sue Nichols of Big Piney; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three nieces; and three nephews. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1999 DOUGLAS JOHN “CORKY” RAMSAY Memorial graveside services an inurnment for Douglas John “Corky” Ramsay were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at the Eden Valley Cemetery. Ramsay, 55, of Eden, died on Dec. 20, 1998 in Denver. A lifetime Eden resident, Ramsay died following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 20, 1943 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Dillwyn and Ismer Hartwig Ramsay. Ramsay attended schools in Eden and was a graduate of Farson-Eden High School with the class of 1960. He was the operator of the Eden Valley Post Office and Dill’s Store for many years. Ramsay was a fisherman and hunter. His pursuits included looking for artifacts and petrified wood. He was a volunteer fireman and was also involved in many community events. Ramsay was knowledgeable about the area and helped many travelers who were passing through. He often talked about the history of the Eden Valley. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Dillwyn and Penne Ramsay of Westminster, Colo.; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1999 BILLIE MARIE HUTTON WAGGONER Funeral services for Billie Marie Hutton Waggoner were at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Waggoner died Saturday morning, Jan. 23, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was 63. She was born Dec. 12, 1935 at Heyburn, Idaho, to Wiley and Lorraine (Williams) Vipperman. She grew up and attended schools at Driggs and Rupert, Idaho. She married Norman W. Hutton at Rupert on June 15, 1953. They made their home at Rupert. She started working at Minidoka Memorial Hospital as a nurses aide in 1965 and later attended nurses training at Cassia Memorial Hospital in Burley, Idaho, where she obtained her licensed practical nurse degree. She continued to work at Minidoka Memorial until 1977. She and Hutton were divorced in 1976. In 1977 she moved to California and was married to Jack D. Waggoner and they were later divorced. In 1979, she moved to Boise and began working at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, a position she held until 1997 when she went to private care nursing. She had moved to the Green River area in 1998 to be near her daughter. She had been a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Rupert and was a member of the Church of Christ both in Rupert and in Green River. Her pursuits included trap shooting, playing pool, traveling, doing church and Bible study as well as attending family reunions. Survivors are a son, Dave Hutton (Terry) of Moscow, Idaho; daughters, Tracy Nichols (Tom) of Cedaredge, Colo., and Tammy Bible (Wayne) of Green River; eight grandchildren; and two stepsisters, Karen Sant Hatch of Elko, Nev., and Doreen Sant Bateman of Etna. She was preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Mark Vipperman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1999 FREDERICK J. CRAWFORD SR. TRINIDAD, Colo. -- Funeral services for Frederick J. Crawford Sr., were Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel in Trinidad, Colo., with the Rev. Bill Young officiating. Crawford, 62, died Jan. 10, 1999 in Trinidad. He was born in Sebago, Maine, on March 30, 1936, to Lillian (Wright) and Guy Crawford. He was employed as a truck driver for many years until his retirement. He was a fisherman and camper. His pursuits included reading Western stories and watching pro wrestling and the Broncos. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Survivors are wife, Virginia, Trinidad; children, Tina (Gary) East, Trinidad, Fred (Debbie) Crawford Jr., Trinidad, Wendy Crawford, California, Robert (Joanne) Crawford, Wheatland and Victor (Tammy) Crawford, Trinidad; 13 grandchildren; brother, Grover; sisters, Shirley, Dorothy, Judy, Cathy and Jean; brothers and sisters-in-law, Victor DeAlogna, Elko, Nev., Joe Montoya, Denver, Juanita Lamorie, Rock Springs and Cathy (Larry) Guara, Weston, Colo.; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceding him in death are parents, Lillian and Guy; brothers, Donald, Bill and Owen, and sisters, Irene and Mary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1999 DARREL LEE HALL ELKO, Nev. - Memorial services for Darrel Lee Hall were conducted Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Elko, Nev., at 2 p.m. Bishop Jeff Wallock of the Elko 1st Ward LDS Church conducted the service. Hall, 67, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, at his residence in Elko after a long illness. He was born June 2, 1931, in Torrington to Milton A. and Ardis Irene Baker Hall. He worked as a heavy duty equipment operator in the construction business. He was a veteran of the Korean War who served in the Army. Hall had lived in Elko for the past 12 years, coming from Lander. He worked for the past 11 years as bus supervisor for Barrick Goldstrike Mine. He was a member of the American Legion Post 68 in Spanish Fork, Utah. He married Enid Kolarich in Las Vegas on April 19, 1979. Survivors include his wife, Enid of Elko; children, Dennis Hall of Spring Creek, Nev., Gary (Bonnie) Hall of Lander, Becky Christensen of Laramie, Shawna (Tony) Melendez of Cheyenne, Rick (Trish) Christensen of Lander and Mitzi (Jay) Haley of Lander; brothers and sisters, Jackie (Jimmy) Porter of Elko, Norvell (Donna) Hall of Craig, Colo., and Ronald (Laurie) Hall of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1999 GAIL M. HORST CHEYENNE - Services for Gail M. Horst were Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at 1 p.m. at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes in Cheyenne with Vicar Daniel Holthus officiating. Cremation followed. Honorary pallbearers were Ed Varley, Roger Varley, Jacob Horst, Les Horst, Stewart Chaimson and John Ross. Mrs. Horst, 39, 820 Goshen, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in Cheyenne. She was born June 13, 1959, in Sacramento, Calif., and had lived in Cheyenne for six months with prior residence in Rock Springs. Mrs. Horst worked for Amoco for six months, Varley's in Table Rock for one year and Cindy's Cafe in Lusk for two years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Mrs. Horst is survived by her former husband, Monte L. Horst of Rock Springs; a son, Jacob Horst of Rock Springs; a daughter, Joni Horst of Fort Jackson, S.C., her father, Fred Chaimson of Bend, Ore.; her mother and stepfather, Lynne and Smith Falconer of California; her step-grandmother, Lois Chaimson of Mitchellville, Md.; a brother, Stewart Chaimson of Windsor, Calif., and a sister, Leslie Ross of Chicago. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1999 GARY “MONTY” MONTGOMERY GHANA, West Africa - Funeral services for Gary "Monty" Montgomery were conducted in Ghana, West Africa. Montgomery, 49, died Jan. 12, 1999, of complications of malaria and diabetes in Ghana, West Africa. Montgomery was born May 3, 1949 in Fairmont, Minn. He graduated from Fairmont High School and attended Mankato State University. He married Maureen Schwieger in 1969. He served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Prior to making his residence in Africa, he was a maintenance supervisor for nine years at Bridger Coal Company. His last seven years were spent as a maintenance superintendent for Teberebie Goldfields, Ghana. Survivors include wife, Aba; daughters, Melissa and Molly; son, Gary Jr., mother, Betty Montgomery Myers and husband Roy; sister, Sue Barnes and husband, Rello; and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1999 MARY B. HARDY CHEYENNE - Mary B. Hardy, 78, of 1717 Alexander, Cheyenne, died Jan. 18 at United Medical Center-West. She was born July 20, 1920 in Hanna, raised in Rock Springs and lived in Green River until 1967. She had lived in Cheyenne since 1967. Hardy was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband, William Hardy of Cheyenne, whom she married Feb. 22, 1946, in Elko, Nev.; a son, William Hardy III of Wenatchee, Wash.; a daughter, Debbra H. House of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Betty Mantik of Stanwood, Wash.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mildred Brueggemann; and a sister, Edith Svingen. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 1999 MATTHEW WILLIAM TOLAR CHEYENNE - A memorial service for Matthew William Tolar was at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29 at Zion UCC Church (600 E. 7th St., Cheyenne) with the Rev. Lynn Martin officiating. Tolar, 55, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in Cheyenne. Tolar was born on March 14, 1943 in Rock Springs. He attended grade school and junior high in Rock Springs and graduated from high school at Campion Academy in Loveland, Colo. He earned a bachelor's degree in science from Chadron State College in Nebraska and a master's degree in counseling from Emporia State College in Kansas. Tolar taught in Elba, Neb., and Peabody, Kan., before returning to Wyoming and settling in Dubois where he counseled students. While in Dubois, he also worked for High Country Senior Citizens Center. Tolar moved to Cheyenne in 1994 to become the career counselor at High School III (Triumph High School). Ill health forced him to retire in May 1997. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Cam; his son, Michael Alan; his sister and brother-in-law, Lillianne and Frank Moore of Keene, Texas; his mother-in-law, LaVerne Givens of Cheyenne; his sisters-in-law, Carolyn Nunn and Cynthia Givens of Cheyenne; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Katherine Besancon of Omaha, Neb.; his uncle and aunt, James and Alvira Bastalich of Rock Springs; his aunt, Lil Evans of Rock Springs; five nieces, Judy Toms of Michigan, Connie Szalay of Muskogee, Okla., Laurie Halsey of Texas, Debbie Puliti of Carson City, Nev., and Renee Besancon of Omaha; three nephews, James Varelman of Cheyenne, Jeff Varelman of West Jordan, Utah, and Rick Besancon of Kansas City, Kan.; cousins and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law and one niece. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1999 Former Superintendent Jack Smith Dies Jack McKean Smith, 80, of 206 Dickson, Rock Springs, died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A former resident of Kemmerer and a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Smith died following a lengthy illness. Smith was born Aug. 1, 1918, in Oakley, the son of the late Henry and Sophia Purdy Smith. He attended schools in Kemmerer and was a graduate of Kemmerer High School. Smith then attended the University of Wyoming where he was a member of the Cowboy basketball team. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1942 and later acquired his master’s in administration. Smith married Kathryne Mau in Hobbs, N.M. on Jan. 8, 1944. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Smith was an educator for 37 years beginning his career as a basketball coach in Reliance. He served as a junior high and high school principal in Rock Springs prior to becoming the superintendent of schools for School District No. 1, a position he held for 23 years. He was a veteran of World War II in the Army Air Force. He was a captain and pilot of a B-17 bomber who flew 27 missions over Germany. Survivors include his wife, Kathryne Smith of Rock Springs; two sons, Jack A. Smith, Jim Smith and wife Susan of Rock Springs; one daughter, Nancy Slaughter and her husband Brad of Green River; one brother, Dale Smith of California; several grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Hank; tow sisters, Coleen and June; one brother-in-law, William Peter Mau; and one grandson, James. A mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan will officiate. Military graveside services and interment will be conducted in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Friday afternoon until 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and again Saturday morning at the church until time of funeral services. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jack Smith and Zac Smith, Brad Slaughter and Jordan Beveridge, Joe Melinkovich, Frank Kershisnik and Ron Frame. Honorary pallbearers will be former Reliance basketball team members, Robert Wallendorff, Bus Lewis, Bob Bunning, Henry Chadey and Armand Kellogg. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 VIOLA KATHERINE BLYZE Graveside services and interment for Viola Katherine Blyze were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Memorial services were conducted Jan. 30, 1999, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sanger, Calif. Mrs. Blyze, 87, of 2321 Cherry Ave., Sanger, died at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 at the Sanger Convalescent Hospital in Sanger. A resident of Sanger for the past 10 years and former resident of Phoenix, Ariz., and American Fork, Utah, Mrs. Blyze had been in ill health for the past five years. She was born Dec. 17, 1911 in Coos Bay, Ore., the daughter of the late Paul and Hazel Bradford Boyd. Mrs. Blyze attended schools in Coos Bay. She married Johnson L. Blyze in 1947 and he preceded her in death in March of 1988. She is survived by two sons, Gerald Meek of Phoenix and Richard Meek of San Jose; three daughters, Mary Cain of Poplar, Mont., Betty Rau of Spokane, Wash., and Johnett Watt of Sanger; three sisters, Hazel Markve of Lynwood, Wash., Betty Atkinso of Port Townsend, Wash., and Pauline Swan of Clackamas, Ore.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 TILLE M. FARNSWORTH A mass of Christian burial for Tillie M. Farnsworth was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Steven Lamorie, Sam Lamorie, Gaberial Lamorie, Greg Lamorie, Mike Rodriguez and Ricky Leal. Honorary pallbearers were Ben Price, Don McCallum and Ken Bond. Mrs. Farnsworth, 66, of 166 Foothill Blvd. No. 66, Rock Springs, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was a resident of Rock Springs for one year and former resident of Kanab, Utah. Mrs. Farnsworth was born June 5, 1932 in Aguilar, Colo., the daughter of John D. and Stella Martinez Lamorie. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1949. She married Rick Farnsworth in Elko, Nev., on Sept. 19, 1976. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Catholic Women’s Guild. Survivors include her mother, Stella Lamorie of Rock Springs; husband, Rick Farnsworth of Rock Springs; three sons, Joe Leal and wife Tonsie of Colorado, Jerry Leal of Colorado and Jared Farnsworth, stationed with the United States Navy; six daughters, Carol Price and husband Ben of Rock Springs, Tanya Davis and husband T.J. of Florida, Teri McRae and husband mark of Georgia, Tamie Martin and husband Ken of Rock Springs, Tracy McCallum and husband Don of Rock Springs and Racheal Farnsworth of Las Vegas; three brothers, Richard Lamorie of Louisiana, Gabriel Lamorie and wife Cathy of Casper and Sam Lamorie and wife Joan of Rock Springs; one sister, Jean Jowers and husband Bill of Louisiana; one godson, Michael Rodriguez of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and one son, Joe Leal. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 JUANITA M. HORTON Funeral services for Juanita M. Horton were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. John Noah conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Marcus Petersen, Lyle Petersen, Casey Horton, Terry Van Valkenburg, Rob Hunt and Ron Koch. Honorary pallbearers were Alton Hermansen, Gale Clark, Anglie Scarpos, Duke Yowell, Larry Johnson and Sam Mamalis. Juanita M. Horton, 85, of Green River, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 at St. John’s Living Center in Jackson where she had been a resident since April of 1998. She was born June 15, 1913 in Green River, the daughter of Max and Ida Petersen. Her family ranched in the Robertson Valley. They moved to Green River when she was 7 years old after the death of her father. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate from Green River High School with the class of 1930. After graduation, she met Vernon L. “Beans” Horton from Osage City, Kan. They were married July 18, 1931. He preceded her in death in February of 1978. Mrs. Horton was employed as a clerk at the Tomahawk Pharmacy for many years. She was a member of Mystic Chapter No. 8 Order of the Eastern Star, the Historical Society and the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center in Green River and a member of the Union Congregational Church where she was a choir member for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Beverley William sand husband Lynn of Riverton and Cora Jean Goglio and husband Frank “Pups” of Star Valley; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Horton was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and infant son, Max Lee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 THOMAS ALLEN KINNIBURGH Funeral services for Thomas Allen Kinniburgh were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Bill Bruce and the Rev. Laurie Bruce conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Kinniburgh, 47, of 225 Bramwell St., Green River, did at 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at his home. A lifelong Green River resident, Kinniburgh died following a sudden illness. He was born June 9, 1951 in Rock Springs, the son of Matthew Thomas and Frances Bahan Kinniburgh. Kinniburgh attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1970. He also attended the Police Academy in Douglas. Kinniburgh owned and operated the Gun Haven in Rock Springs for the past 12 years. He also worked as a police officer for the Green River Police Department. His pursuits included hunting and fishing and he was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his father, Matthew Kinniburgh of Green River; one sister-in-law, Laura Kinniburgh of Green River; one nephew, Douglas Kinniburgh of Rapid City, S.D.; twin great-nieces, Kyleen and Amanda Kinniburgh of Rapid City, S.D.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances in 1992; a brother, Glen Kinniburgh, who died in October of 1998; and a brother who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 MARGARET PERETTI Funeral services for Margaret Peretti were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kelly Hruska, David Mitchelson, Kevin Peretti, John Timlin, Russell Waters and Dan Kershisnik. Mrs. Peretti, 79, of 117 Broadway, Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Ms. Peretti was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs who died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Megeath on Jan. 8, 1920, the daughter of John and Sarah Retford McCormick. Mrs. Peretti attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1938. She married Frank Peretti on July 7, 1946 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1984. Mrs. Peretti was employed by Northern Utilities for 30 years. She first was employed as a meter reader and later worked with computers. She was a member of the Episcopal Church, was involved with the Royal Neighbors for more than 50 years and was a participant in a bowling league. She is survived by her sister, Florence McKittrick of Las Vegas; one brother-in-law, Bob Peretti and wife Ester of Rock Springs; two nephews, James McKittrick of Las Vegas and Kevin Peretti and wife Doreen of Rock Springs; one niece, Kathy Mitchelson and her husband, David of Rock Springs; Gary Moon and family, Marlene Cummings and family and Caralyn Slure and family; and one cousin, Ella Mae Mathill of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frank, one niece, Neomi Forrester and one nephew, John McKittrick. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 JOSEPH “JOE” PROFAIZER A mass of Christian burial for Joseph “Joe” Profaizer was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Profaizer, Rodney Profaizer, Brad Profaizer, Steve Profaizer, Joe Profaizer and Carl Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Zelenka, Elmer ROuntree, Bruno Bertagnooli, Silvio Pedri, Louis Ruffini, Robert Wallendorff, Monica Vehige, Lynnettte Johnson, Larissa Profaizer and Jeff Vehige. Profaizer, 89, of 724 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born July 17, 1909 in Superior, the son of Lazarus and Emma Ruffini Profaizer. He moved to Fondo, Italy at the age of 6 months with his parents and three brothers and sisters. After his return to the United States, he was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad and LaBarge Livestock for 10 years. He married Enrica Fillipi on Oct. 24, 1936 in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on April 24, 1993. They purchased and operated the Thayer Junction Mercantile until retirement in 1966. Profaizer has also been employed Howard’s Café and the Sweetwater County School District No. 1 as a part-time maintenance man. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and was involved with the Tyrolean Trentini of Wyoming. His pursuits included gardening. Survivors include three sons, John and wife Yvonne Profaizer of Watertown, Minn., Rudy and wife Lore Profaizer of Plano, Texas, and Aldo and wife Bev Profaizer of Rock Springs; two daughters, Emma and husband George Steen of Portland, Ore., and Josephine Profaizer of Rock Springs; two brothers, Elio and wife Ada Profaizer of Cheyenne, and Attilio and wife Pierina Profaizer of Fondo, Trento, Italy; 11 grandchildren, Richard and wife Melissa Profaizer of Carver, Minn., Rodney Profaizer of Glencoe, Minn., Lynette and husband Carl Johnson of Sioux Falls, S.D., Larissa Profaizer of Duluth, Minn., David Steen of Kingston, Jamaica, Michelle Steen of Madison, Wis., Michael Steen of Portland, Ore., Joe and wife Ashley Profaizer of London, Monica and husband Jeff Vehige of Plano, Brad and wife Crystal Profaizer and Steve Profaizer, all of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sisters, Gina Profaizer and Julia Bertagnolli, brothers, Frank, Carlo, Germano and a brother who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 ROBIN THIENPOINT Memorial services and inurnment for Robin Thienpont were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the service. Mrs. Thienpont, 41, of 1004 View St., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 13 years and former resident of Gila Bend, Ariz., Mrs. Thienpont had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born in San Bernardino, Calif., the daughter of the late Billy Ray and Norma Conner Burke. Mrs. Thienpont attended schools in California and Arizona. She married Carl Thienpont in Las Vegas on April 27, 1991. Her pursuits included collecting cats and troll dolls and camping. Survivors include her husband, Carl Thienpont in Rock Springs; one son, Clinton Michael Ruiz of Rock Springs; four daughters, Tracy Rios of Gila Bend and Lisa Thienpont, Leena Thienpont and Laura Thienpont, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Billy Dean Burke of Olney Springs, Colo.; one sister, Vickie Wilson of Santa Rosa, Calif.; her maternal grandparents, Lial and Linda Conner of San Bernardino; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Michael Burke. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 HAL L. ASHENHURST WHEATLAND - Funeral services for Hal L. Ashenhurst were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church in Wheatland with the Rev. Bryan McLees and the Rev. Chan Bayne officiating. Interment was in the Wheatland Cemetery. Ashenhurst, 85, died Feb. 1, 1999, at his home in Wheatland. He was born June 1, 1913, in Tingley, Iowa, the son of Harry and Floy (Hankins) Ashenhurst. When he was 10, his family moved from Iowa to the Slater area. He received his education in rural schools, at Wheatland High School and University Prep School. He married Ruth E. McLees on Oct. 18, 1933, in Greeley, Colo. He farmed on his own in the Slater area from 1939 until the time of his death. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners Club, a past member of the United Methodist Church and served as a school board member for 24 years. He enjoyed restoring old cars, traveling and flying. Survivors include his wife of Wheatland; two children, Charlene Starrs of Cheyenne and Larry Ashenhurst of Wheatland; a brother and three sisters, Gene Ashenhurst of Forsyth, Mont., Gail Bostwick of Sheridan, Betty Rhinehart of Billings, Mont., and Reba Johnston of El Cajon, Calif.; six grandchildren, Elaine Willis, Wheatland, Carla Howard, Blacksburg, Va., Dr. Alan Richardson, Green River, Lance Ashenhurst and Thayne Ashenhurst, both of Wheatland, and LaNell Ashenhurst, Lafayette, Colo.; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rex Ashenhurst. Memorials should be sent to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Memorial Fund - Intermountain Unit, Virginia St. at Fairfax, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84103 --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 LOUIS S. BESSO PHOENIX --- Military services for Louis S. Besso were conducted Jan. 21, 1999, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. Besso, 75, of Sun City West, Ariz., died Jan. 18, 1999, in Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital in Sun City, Ariz. Besso was born July 8, 1923 in Megeath (Winton) to Ernest and Myrtle Besso. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and had been on the battleship West Virginia in Pearl Harbor at the time of the bombing on Dec. 7, 1941. He was reported lost and his obituary was published. Nearly two weeks later he was reported to be alive, having been rescued from the water by another ship. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and numerous other battle ribbons. Besso married Bernice Yardas in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 1943. He was the owner of Pakon Manufacturing Co. in Calif. They moved to Arizona from California in 1992. He was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Club of Phoenix. Besso is survived by his wife, Bernice; a daughter, Candace Besso of Oakland, Calif.; two sons, Ernest Besso of Alameda, Calif., and Terrence Besso of Fremont, Calif.; three sisters, Mary Hill and Irene Borges of Salinas, Calif., and Pearl Colombo of Oregon; a brother, Charles of Battle Ground, Wash.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 OWEN ASHCRAFT “HAP” FRANK CASPER -- Memorial services for former Pinedale Roundup publisher Owen Ashcraft "Hap" Frank were Friday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at Memorial Chapel in Casper. Frank, 69, died at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, after battling Lou Gehrig's disease. Frank was born in Scottsbluff, Neb., Jan. 1, 1930, the son of Owen A. and Dorothea T (Pederson) Frank. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1948, and Scottsbluff Junior College in 1950. He was active in football and basketball throughout his school years and his love of the sports never wavered. He spent 10 years with the Nebraska National Guard attaining the rank of first lieutenant and briefly commanded the Scottsbluff unit. Frank married Elinor Eckerdt on Nov. 7, 1980, in Casper. He moved his family to Pinedale in 1954 where he owned and operated the Pinedale Roundup. While publishing the weekly newspaper, he was a Wyoming Press Association prize-winning photographer. After the sale of the newspaper he continued to work as a journalist in the newspaper business in Colorado and Wyoming. He was a resident of Casper at the time of his death. His retirement years were spent on woodworking projects for his family and friends, traveling with his wife, and growing a large garden. He was a member of the American Cribbage Congress and traveled five states playing in tournaments. He helped found a local cribbage club which meets weekly during the winter months. He was preceded in death by his parents. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Owen Frank, Glenrock, Fred Frank, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Mary Pat Frank and Susan Frank, both of Casper, and Dorothy Howard, Silt, Colo.; his sister, Patricia Abbott, Alliance, Neb; his brother, William Frank, Scottsbluff; four stepchildren, Dennis Eckerdt, Lakewood, Colo., Ray Eckerdt and Judy Hayes, Aurora, Colo., and Trudy Amiot, Byron, Mich.; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 SHELDON AND MAYLEE GRIFFITHS Funeral services for Sheldon Mary and Maylee Ryane Griffiths were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. Sheldon Mary Griffith of 2305 Maryland, Green River, died Dec. 17, 1998 shortly after birth at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. Maylee Ryane Griffiths died Jan. 9, 1999, also at the University of Utah. Shelton and Maylee were born Dec. 17, 1998 in Salt Lake City, the daughters of Ty and Cori Griffiths of Green River, Survivors include one brother, Christopher Griffiths of Green River; grandparents, Al and Carol Tirre of Green River and Terry and Marylou Griffiths of Ogden, Utah; great-grandparents, John Rebol of California, Nettie Griffiths and Roma Smith of Ogden; aunts and uncles, Monica and Kevin Webb of Rock Springs and Robert and Shelley Smith of Colorado; and one great-aunt, Sadie McTee of Rock Springs, along with several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 WALTER JOSEPH LAVEAU GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Funeral services for Walter Joseph LaVeau were at the Grand Mesa Baptist Church, 606 28¾ Road, Grand Junction, Colo., on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Orchard Mesa Cemetery. LaVeau of Grand Junction, Colo., died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital at the age of 83. He was born April 30, 1915, to Peter and Delia LaVeau in Princeton, Mich., where he also spent his childhood and attended school. He married Eileen B. Bailey on Dec. 10, 1960, in Albuquerque, N.M. She survives. He had been a mine supervisor before his retirement and had been a resident of Grand Junction since 1988. His pursuits included fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. Other survivors include a son, Walter Frank LaVeau of Green River; three daughters, Katherine Copley of Gwinn, Mich., Diane Dolinar of Green River and Joanne Van Dijk of Grand Junction; a brother, Sornes LaVeau of Wasilla, Alaska; four sisters, Isabell Maki of Sullivan, Wis., Ann McCowan of Brimley, Mich., Joyce York of Hanover, Conn., and Betty Mickis of Wilson, Mich.; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild His parents, a sister and four brothers preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 ETHEL WILMA STIENBARGER POWELL - Services for Ethel Wilma Stienbarger were at the First Baptist Church, Powell, at 10 a.m., Jan. 30, 1999, and burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery. The Revs. Mike Fleischmann, Greg Wilson of Powell and Roy Kooshian of Billings, Mont., conducted the service. Pallbearers were Ken Anderson, Lynn Ferguson, Dr. Ken Hoffman, Bill Jackson, John Muecke and Daniel Ramirez.. Mrs. Stienbarger, 93, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999. She was born Jan, 5, 1906 in Hot Springs, S.D., the daughter of L. Roy and Evelyn Coleman Ness. Her early life was spent in Nebraska. Her family came to Powell in 1919 where her father was the postmaster. She graduated from Powell High School in 1924. She attended Chadron Normal School in Chadron, Neb., and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb. She taught grade school in Powell for six years. She married James Alvin Stienbarger in Powell May 25, 1935. He was employed by Marathon Oil Company. Three children, Patricia Wolfe, Carl Stienbarger and Lois Ramirez were born to this union Mrs. Stienbarger was a homemaker and involved in church and community affairs. She worked with youth for many years in Awanas, Girl Scouts, 4-H and Job's Daughters. She was a charter member of the Project Leaders Extension Club. She was a member of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron, a state officer and a grand representative. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Powell since 1919. In later years, she volunteered her time to many organizations. She was a traveler who toured China, Australia, New Zealand, the Panama Canal, the Caribbean, Europe, Israel, Jordan, Egypt and nearly all the 50 states. She is survived by her three children, Patricia Wolfe and husband Vinton of Powell and Salt Lake City, Carl Stienbarger and wise Linda of Houston, and Lois Ramirez and husband John of Rock Springs. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Joan Dempster, Douglas Downing. Brenda Broadway, Laura Stienbarger, Julie Ramirez and Daniel Ramirez; five great-grandchildren, Troy Broadway, David Broadway, Mandy Oleson, Micah Dempster and Margaret Dempster, a sister, Vera Travis of LaPorte, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews. Her husband, James, sisters, Margaret Ness and Mary Ellen Ferguson, and her brother, James Ness preceded her in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 1999 ALMA EDWARD WIDDISON RAWLINS - Funeral services for longtime Carbon County resident Alma Edward Widdison were on Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Clare Miller officiating, Interment and dedication of the grave took place at the Rawlins Cemetery. Widdison died at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs on Jan. 31, 1999, at the age of 73. He was born on July 6, 1925, in Plano, Idaho, the son of William and Rebekah (Edward) Widdison. He married Vernice Boulter on April 10, 1943, in Rigby, Idaho, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden, Utah, LDS Temple. She preceded him in death in March of 1992. Together they had three children. Widdison served his country in the U.S. Army in World War II. He served in the European theater from 1944-1945. He served as technical sergeant in the 12th Infantry and was also awarded the Silver Star for heroism. Along with the Silver Star, he received the Bronze Star Award and the Purple Heart for being wounded in the line of duty. He was 19 years old at the time he was wounded. He was serving as the platoon sergeant of a mortar platoon which had a rifle company marching ahead of them when the company was shelled by tank batteries. He was discharged from the U.S. Army as a sergeant first class. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was known for playing the role of Santa at several church functions. He was an outdoorsman and spent time in the mountains fishing and hunting. Widdison is survived by his three children, son Ron Widdison and his wife, Connie of Gillette, daughter Sharon Jennings of Rock Springs, and daughter Renna Hunnicutt and her husband Mike of Tucson, Ariz. He is survived by nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Vernice, several brothers and sisters, and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 1999 LILA M. MOTTO Lila M. Motto, 85, of 709 2nd Ave. West, Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident since June. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Motto had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born April 1, 1913 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of the late Alma J. and Olive Mason Covert. Mrs. Motto attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Joseph J. Motto in Rock Springs on Nov. 2, 1929 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1981. Her pursuits included fishing, hunting and traveling. Mrs. Motto was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Julia Wilson of Rock Springs; two sons, Robert Motto of Manning, Calif., and Joseph J. Motto of Fort Collins, Colo.; one brother, Delbert Covert of Idaho Falls; six grandchildren, Sheila Hadley and husband Jim, Ed Dolence and wife Shaune, Peter Wilson, Julia Ann Mombourquette and husband John, Janice Gaye and husband Jim, and Bernadine Motto; seven great-grandchildren, J.J. Hadley, Brett Hadley, Laura Hadley, Jason Mombourquette, Joy Lynn Mombourquette, Heather Bingham, Jessica Gaye and James T. Gaye; one great-great-granddaughter, Morgan Bingham; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Lyle Covert and Levor Covert, and one sister, Emma Penoff. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan will officiate. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. Rock Springs. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Tuesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Wednesday until time of funeral services. Pallbearers will be Ed Dolence, Jim Hadley, J.J. Hadley, Brett Hadley, Joe Lison and John Motto. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Penoff, Jack Penoff, Tom Covert, Delbert Covert, Jim Valdez and Albert Valdez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 1999 William Cross Dies Jan. 27 PORTLAND, Ore.-- William Cross, 81, died Jan 24, 1999. He was born Aug. 4, 1917, in Springfield, Mo., and raised in Green River. Cross worked as a telegrapher for the Union Pacific Railroad. He moved to Portland, Ore., in 1946, and worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 44 years as a wire chief. He married Helen Pitchford in Manila, Utah, on April 19, 1941. She preceded him in death in 1996. His pursuits included playing golf, fishing, bowling and working crossword puzzles. He coached Little League baseball and was a volunteer fireman with the Oak Lodge Fire Department for 20 years. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Larry Stanley, Canby, Ore., and Janet and Wilbur Craig of Clackamas, Ore.; one son, Ronald Cross, Portland; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Galen and Winifred VanValkenburg, Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Bedard; sister, Grace Knoll; and niece, Pat Barrera. A memorial service was conducted Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, in Portland. Inurnment was in Portland Memorial Mausoleum. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 13, 1999 Kalsin Lubovich Dies Jan. 30 LONGMONT, Colo.-- Kalsin Don Lubovich of Longmont, Colo., died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 at her home. She was 1 year old. She was born Oct. 17, 1997, in Longmont, the daughter of Marvin Lubovich and Kristi Christensen Luvovich. She is survived by her parents; a brother, Kendan Lubovich of Longmont; a sister, Marguerite Lubovich of Longmont; a grandmother, Ella Lubovich of Rock Springs; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4 at Howe Mortuary Chapel, Longmont. Justine Moxley of First Christian Church officiated. Burial was at Longmont's Mountain View Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 13, 1999 Richard J. Canestrini Dies Feb. 11 ROCK SPRINGS-- Richard Julian Canestrini, 69, of 207 Dickson St., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in Loveland, Colo., surrounded by his entire family. Canestrini was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs and Reliance. He was born Jan. 21, 1930, the son of Sam and Anna Julian Canestrini. Canestrini attended schools in Reliance and graduated from Reliance High School with the class of 1948. Canestrini served in the Navy from 1948 to 1952 with the United States Navy Seabees in the Korean War. Upon honorable discharge from the United States Navy, he worked in the Reliance Coal Mine, at FMC Corporation and Zueck Transportation. He married the former Catherine Erramouspe in Rock Springs on April 19, 1954. Canestrini began his career with the Rock Springs Fire Department in 1958 and in 1969 he was appointed as fire chief. In 1978, after 20 years of service with the fire department, he retired. He then continued his work as a range rider for the Rock Springs Grazing Association and served as deputy with the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He served on the Fire Civil Service Commission. His interests included spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a horseman and a hunter and fisherman. Canestrini is survived by his wife, Catherine Canestrini of Rock Springs; his mother, Anna Canestrini of Rock Springs; two sons, Dr. Richard Canestrini and wife Carolyn and Tom Canestrini and wife Nancy, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Julie Wallendorff and husband Larry of Loveland, Colo., Paula Brown and husband David of Rock Springs and Kathy Hartmann and husband Kenneth of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Brand and Mandi Wallendorff of Loveland, Dawna Hartmann of Las Vegas, Ben Cilensek, Greg Canestrini, Jeff Brown and Samantha Canestrini, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Ellen Shuster and husband William C. Shuster of Rock Springs; two aunts, Dora Metalko of Rock Springs and Lena Reinmuller of Klamath Falls, Ore., in addition to numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Canestrini, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. The Rev. John Savio will officiate. Military graveside services and internment will be at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish scriptural rosary will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Jim Simko of the Our Lady of The Mountain Catholic Church, Estes Park, Colo., will officiate. A Knights of Columbus rosary will be conducted immediately following. Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening until 5 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, and at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again Tuesday morning at the church until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 13, 1999 Richard Roylance Dies Feb. 11 JACKSON-- Richard G. Roylance of Jackson died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in Tulsa, Okla. Roylance was born Dec. 28, 1915, in North Ogden, Utah, to George and Margaret Story Roylance. He married Claudia Hoopes in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died July 9, 1997. Surviving are his brother, Victor of North Ogden, Utah; daughters, Judy (John) Beach of Rock Springs and Joan Larsen of Billings, Mont.; sons, Stephen (Linda) of Provo, Utah, and Brent (Cindy) of Tulsa, Okla.; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd., North Ogden, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary on Saturday from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Interment will be in the North Ogden Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 13, 1999 Isola Pilgrim Dies Feb. 8 ROCK SPRINGS-- Isola Kay Pilgrim, 12, of 101 Noxon, Hot Springs, Ark., died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, as a result of an automobile accident near Wamsutter. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in Hot Springs with interment in the Cutter Morning Star Cemetery in Hot Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 13, 1999 Violet Ziler Dies Feb. 10 ROCK SPRINGS-- Violet F. Ziler, 61, of 3800 Sunset Drive No. 2, Rock Springs died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a short illness. Mrs. Ziler has been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years and was a former resident of Evanston. She was born on March 8, 1937 in Crow Agency, Mont., the daughter of Elvin R. and Hazel Drake Davis. She attended schools in Hardin, Mont., and was a graduate from Hardin High School with the class of 1955. Mrs. Ziler married Joe Ziler on Aug. 27, 1955 in Crow Agency. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Ziler's pursuits included sewing, photography and fishing. She is survived by her mother, Hazel Davis of Hardin; her husband, Joe Ziler of Rock Springs; two sons, Robert Ziler of Power, Mont., and James Ziler of Laramie; three daughters, Cindy Hager of Rock Springs, Debbie Carroll of Ogden, Utah, and Shelley Boroski of Warren, Mich.; one brother, Ronald Davis of Woodstock, Ga.; one sister, Clarice Martin of Billings, Mont.; nine grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ziler was preceded in death by her father, Elvin Davis. Following cremation, a memorial services will be held at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 RICHARD J. CANESTRINI A mass of Christian burial for Richard Julian Canestrini was celebrated at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1999. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Military graveside services and interment were at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish scriptural rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, 199, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Jim Simko of the Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, Estes Park, Colo., officiated. A Knights of Columbus rosary was conducted immediately following. Pallbearers were Ben Cilensek, Steve Shuster, David Shuster, William Shuster, Chris Erramousep, Greg Erramouspe and Brad Wallendorff. Honorary pallbearers were Don Lindsley, Bill Shaw, Bill Wonnacott, Mike Callas, Robert Zueck, Dennis Washam, Jim Stark, Rick Cilensek, Carl Cilensek, Steve Cilensek and Robert Wilmetti. Canestrini, 69, of 207 Dickson St., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in Loveland, Colo., surrounded by his entire family. Canestrini was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs and Reliance. He was born Jan. 21, 1930, the son of Sam and Anna Julian Canestrini. Canestrini attended schools in Reliance and graduated from Reliance High School with the class of 1948. Canestrini served in the United States Navy Seabees in the Korean War. Upon honorable discharge form the United States Navy he worked in the Reliance Coal Mine, at FMC Corporation and Zueck Transportation. He married the former Catherine Erramouspe in Rock Springs on April 19, 1954. Canestrini began his career with the Rock Springs Fire Department in 1958 and in 1969 he was appointed as fire chief. In 1978 after 20 years of service with the fire department, he retired. He then continued his work as a range rider for the Rock Springs Grazing Association and served as a deputy with the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Department. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He served on the Fire Civil Service Commission. His interest included spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a horseman and a hunter and fisherman. Canestrini is survived by his wife, Catherine Canestrini of Rock Springs; his mother, Anna Canestrini of Rock Springs; two sons, Dr. Richard Canestrini and wife Carolyn and Tom Canestrini and wife Nancy, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Julie Wallendorff and husband Larry of Loveland, Paula Brown and husband David of Rock Springs and Kathy Hartmann and husband Kenneth of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Brad and Mandi Wallendorff of Loveland, Dawna Hartmann of Las Vegas, Ben Cilensek, Greg Canestrini, Jeff Brown and Samantha Canestrini, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Ellen Shuster and husband William C. Shuster of Rock Springs; two aunts, Dora Metalko of Rock Springs and Lena Reinmille of Klamath Falls, Ore., in addition to numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Canestrini, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 JAMES D. HELM Funeral services for James D. Helm were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 199 at the Green River Christ of Christ, 605 Clark St., Green River. John Crandall conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Darrell Finney, Jim Jarvie, Tom Jarvie, Robert Ross, Lewis Finch and Jim Gwaltney. Honorary pallbearers were Hershcal Helm and Brandon J. Jarvie. James D. Helm, 73, of 352 Sunset St., Green River, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 199, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 1, 1999. A resident of Green River since 1973, Helm died following a brief illness. He was born in Headrick, Okla., on his family’s homestead, the son of the late D. Paul and Nora Edwards Helm. Helm attended schools in Headrick and Denver. He graduated from the University of Houston in May of 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Helm served in World War II as a United States Navy corpsman in the South Pacific. He married the former Geraldine L. Reynolds in Steamboat Springs, Colo., on April 15, 1944, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 1981. Helm later married Lilly Johnston in Green River on Jan. 21, 1983, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 25, 1985. Helm was a civil engineer and was employed by Texas Gulf in 1973. He was the project engineer for constructing the Texas Gulf plant and later took over as plant engineer until he retired in 1986. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Green River and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 2350. He is survived by one daughter, Rue Marie Finney and husband Darrell of Green River; one brother, Herschal Helm of Grand Junction, Colo.; three sister, Mrs. Betty Gray and Mrs. Reba Madsen, both of Grand Junction, and Mrs. Justine Boyle of Phoenix, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Charity D. Williams and Erica L. Jarvie and husband James; one great-grandson, Brandon James Jarvie; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, one daughter, Dr. Jolene D. Helm and one son who died in infancy, James D. Helm II. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 VIOLET F. ZILER A memorial service for Violet F. Ziler was at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. The Rev. Daniel Mulholland of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Fort Bridger conducted the services. Mrs. Ziler, 61, of 3800 Sunset Drive No. 2, Rock Springs died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a short illness. Mrs. Ziler has been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years and was a former resident of Evanston. She was born on March 8, 1937 in Crow Agency, Mont., the daughter of Elvin R. and Hazel Drake Davis. She attended schools in Hardin, Mont., and was a graduate from Hardin High School with the class of 1955. Mrs. Ziler married Joe Ziler on Aug. 27, 1955, in Crow Agency. She is survived by her mother, Hazel Davis of Hardin; her husband, Joe Ziler of Rock Springs; two sons, Robert Ziler of Power, Mont., and James Ziler of Laramie; three daughters, Cindy Hager of Rock Springs, Debbie Carrol of Ogden, Utah, and Shelley Boroski of Warren, Mich.; one brother, Ronald Davis of Woodstock,, Ga.; one sister, Clarice Martin of Billings, Mont.; nine grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ziler was preceded in death by her father, Elvin Davis. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 WALTER “WALLY” NED COLE Memorial services for Walter "Wally" Ned Cole were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop Dennis Peters conducted the services. Cole, 75, of 132 Mountain Fuel Station, Green River, died on Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, in Salt Lake City, following a brief illness. Cole had been a resident of Green River since 1974 and a former resident of Provo, Utah. He was born Sept. 19, 1924, in Norman, Okla., the son of Harry B. and Otillia McMannis Cole. Cole attended schools in New Mexico and Bartlesville, Okla., and graduated from Bartlesville High School with the class of 1942. After graduation, Cole served in the United States Army during World War II until he was discharged in 1946. He then attended the University of Utah, Oregon State College and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1949. Cole married Pauline Wilde in Green River on June 12, 1976. He worked at First Security Bank in Rock Springs as a loan officer and in various other positions for 37 years until his retirement in 1987. Cole was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rotary Club and Kiwanis. He was president of the Rock and Gem Club. He belonged to the Utah Gem and Mineral Society and was the treasurer of Rocky Mountain Federal. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Cole of Salt Lake City; three sons, Allen Cole and Paul Cole, both of Salt Lake City, and Brian Cole of Spanish Fork, Utah; two stepsons, Paul Wilde of Bourbonnais, Ill., and Brent Wilde of Littleton, Colo.; one daughter, Renee Byer of Orem, Utah, and two stepdaughters, Donna Rae Kemp of Green River and Doreen Wilde of Rock Springs and one brother, Edgar Cole of Oregon; one half-brother, Eugene Cole of Oklahoma City; one sister, Marjurie Childers of Thatcher, Ariz., and one half-sister, Norma Jean Gathron of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Cole was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harris Cole. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 JESSE GERRISH CODY - Memorial mass for Jesse Gerrish was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment of cremains followed in Riverside Cemetery. Gerrish, age 83, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at West Park Long Term Care Center in Cody. He was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Mazon, Ill., the son of Worthy and Bertha Cole Gerrish. Gerrish was a member of the Elks, VFW and he was also an Army veteran. He is survived by three children, Carol Kellogg of Cody, Rena Pomrenke of Rock Springs and Lee Gerrish of Cheyenne; two brothers, Charles Gerrish of South Wilmington, Ill., and Donald Gerrish of Phoenix; a sister, Vivian Reich of Dwight, Ill.; 11 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen VanDuyne Gerrish and two children, Sharon and Blaine Gerrish. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 SANDRA LEE MEUTH SMITHVILLE, Texas - Services for Sandra Lee Meuth were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Marrs-Jones Funeral Home Chapel, Smithville, Texas, with burial in the Rosanky Cemetery, Rosanky. Texas, with the Rev. Jackie Stanfield officiating. Mrs. Meuth, 54, Smithville, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, in Austin, Texas. She was born April 18, 1944, in Wenatchee, Wash., a daughter of Robert Lee and Helen Waunita Caufield Coffman. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Meuth of Smithville; four sons, Scott Hutckeo, Wapato, Wash., Douglas Meuth and David Meuth, both of Smithville, and Robert Meuth of Rosanky; two daughters, Shelley Ruston, Carner, Texas, and Amber Meuth, Smithville; brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Nancy Coffman, Lincoln, Wash.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hugo and Gladys Meuth, Rosanky; four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 BETTY JEAN HULEN A memorial service for Betty Jean Hulen was at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way in Rock Springs. Inurnment will take place at the Pinedale Cemetery. Mrs. Hulen, 71, of 3723 Madison 2A, died at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born April 25, 1927, in West Unity, Ohio. She was the daughter of Hugh Ross and Lizzie Emma Winger Gilbert. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and a former resident of Pinedale. She was married to Wood Richard Hulen in Ely, Nev., on May 10, 1947. They lived in Kemmerer and Pinedale. She graduated from Green River High School in 1946. She worked as the head cook at the High Country Senior Citizen's Center for 10 years in Pinedale. Her interests included bowling, NBA basketball, needlework, cooking and gardening. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Dockter of Rock Springs; three sons, Richard Hulen of Pinedale, Bill Hulen of Rock Springs and Bob Hulen of Oshkosh, Wis.; one brother, H.R. Gilbert of Rock Springs; two sisters, Olive Smith of Green River and Fredia Lee of Pinedale; eight grandchildren; and seven nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woody; her parents; and a sister, Audrey Haggerty. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 KALSIN DON LUBOVICH LONGMONT, Colo. -- Funeral services for Kalsin Don Lubovich were at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4 at Howe Mortuary Chapel, Longmont, Colo. Justin Moxley of First Christian Church officiated. Burial was at Longmont's Mountain View Cemetery. Kalsin Don Lubovich of Longmont, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, at her home. She was 1 year old. She was born Oct. 17, 1997, in Longmont, the daughter of Marvin Lubovich and Kristi Christensen Lubovich. She is survived by her parents; a brother, Kendan Lubovich of Longmont; a sister, Marguerite Lubovich of Longmont; a grandmother, Ella Lubovich of Rock Springs, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 ISOLA KAY PILGRIM HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Funeral services for Isola Kay Pilgrim were Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in Hot Springs, Ark., with interment in the Cutter Morning Star Cemetery in Hot Springs. Isola Kay Pilgrim, 12, of 101 Noxon, Hot Springs, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, as a result of an automobile accident near Wamsutter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 RICHARD G. ROYLANCE NORTH OGDEN, Utah - Funeral services for Richard G. Roylance were Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at 2 p.m., at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd., North Ogden, Utah. Roylance of Jackson died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in Tulsa, Okla. Roylance was born Dec. 28, 1915, in North Ogden, Utah, to George and Margaret Story Roylance. He married Claudia Hoopes in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died July 9, 1997. Surviving are his brother, Victor of North Ogden, Utah; daughters, Judy (John) Beach of Rock Springs and Joan Larsen of Billings, Mont.; sons, Stephen (Linda) of Provo, Utah, and Brent (Cindy) of Tulsa, Okla.; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 STEVE D. SMITH CHEYENNE -- There was a vigil for the deceased Steve D. Smith which took place at the Schrader Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. A funeral mass took place on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Ray Rodriguez presided. Burial then took place at Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Cheyenne. Pallbearers were Kerry Richards, Michael Dorrence, Greg Toth, Dan Walters, Don Porter, Craig Thompson, Dennis Porter and Jerry Venko. Smith, 47, 10033 Branding Iron Drive, Cheyenne, died Feb. 14, 1999, in Cheyenne. Smith was born on April 24, 1951, in Seminole, Okla., the son of Jimmy L. Smith and Bill C. Smith. He grew up in Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1969 as valedictorian. He married Julie A. Dorrence on Nov. 29, 1985, in Salt Lake City. Smith was employed as an industrial electrician with Oil Dynamics, Inc. He was a current member of St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus when he attended St. Anne's Parish in Broken Arrow, Okla. He was also a member of the Cursillo and Marriage Encounter Group when he lived in Broken Arrow. He is survived by his wife of Cheyenne; three children, Stefan L. Smith, Andrew M. Smith and Monica C. Smith, all of Cheyenne; his mother and stepfather, Jimmy L. and Bill B. Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Debbie Smith of Broomfield, Colo.; niece, Kayla Smith of Broomfield and nephew, Cody Smith of Broomfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill C. Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 20, 1999 RACHEL MATILAINEN WILCOX CODY - Services for Rachel Matilainen Wilcox were on Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at the LDS Church on Wyoming Avenue at 2 p.m. She was laid to rest in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Ontario, Calif. Wilcox, who was born Dec. 17, 1923, in Rock Springs, died at West Park Hospital in Cody on Feb. 14, 1999. She was the daughter of Gust Matilainen and Kreeta Saarela both of Ii, Finland. She was married to Dewey Wilcox on May 13, 1946, in Rock Springs. She was the youngest of eight children, and she was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers, Lauri, Veko and William; and two sisters, Aili and Selma. Her children, Lynda Wilcox Turnbow of Cody and Gary Wilcox of California, survive her. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Danny, Randy, Jeannie, Will and Peggy; and six great-grandchildren, Adam, Shaleena, Christopher, Philadelphia, Blake and Dane. She survived the Depression with ailing parents at which time she chose to quit school to help support her family. In 1989 she graduated Cody High School and received her diploma at age 65. During World War II, she worked as a bony picker in the coal mines of Wyoming. In 1950, the Deweys owned and operated an apple farm in Orando, Wash. The couple and their two children later moved to Ontario, Calif. After her husband died in 1972, Mrs. Wilcox moved to Cody where she lived for the past 21 years. While living in Cody, she was employed at Y-Tex, Wea Market, Rainbow Park Motel and West Park Hospital. She was a football fan and a follower of all sports. She was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 1999 ARNE DUANE ANDERSON A mass of Christian burial for Arne Duane Anderson was recited at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Anderson, 47, of 627 6th Ave. West, Rock Springs, died at 5:01 a.m. Feb. 17, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 12 years and former resident of Colorado and Montana, Anderson had been in intermittent ill health for the past several years. He was born April 16, 1951 in Glendive, Mont., the son of the late Arnold O. and Bernice I. Crawford Anderson. Anderson attended schools in Glendo and graduated from Glendo High School with the class of 1969. He also attended the University of Wyoming for four years. He married the former Cora Johnson in Rock Springs on Dec. 29, 1988. Anderson was employed by Pacific Power & Light at the Jim Bridger Power Plant for the past 23 years. He was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic. Anderson’s pursuits included walleye fishing and elk hunting. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Anderson served on the Dart Board of Directors and he also served as president for one year. Survivors include his wife, Cora, of Rock Springs; two stepsons, Cody Williams and William Harley, both of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Cora Washam of Pinedale; one brother, David Anderson of Glendo; two sisters, Cheryl Gaukel of Keeline and Rona Bruegger of Lost Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one stepson, Derik Joslin, two step-grandchildren and one nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 1999 CLARENCE M. FOX Clarence M. Fox, 83, of 1317 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at the Sage View Care Center, 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for the past week. A resident of Rock Springs for most of his life and former resident of Gillette and Afton, Fox had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born on March 22, 1915 in Gillette, the son of the late Harry G. and Ella Davis Fox. He attended schools in Gillette and was a graduate of Gillette High School with the class of 1932. Fox also attended the School of Mines in Rapid City, S.D. He married the former Mary C. Hudson in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., on May 15, 1943. Fox was a World War II veteran of the United States Army. He was with the Signal Intelligence Division in North Africa and Italy. He was employed by the Wyoming Highway Department for 37 years and at the time of his retirement in 1982 he was the district construction engineer. Fox was a past member of the B.P.O. Elks, past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Gillette, Professional Engineers with a P.E. & L.S. and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Mary Catherine of Rock Springs; two daughters, Debra Fox and Zana Fox, both of St. Louis; three grandchildren, Sean M. Wagner, Richey Hutchings and Kristin Radice; and two great-grandchildren, Conor Fox Wagner and Zane Fox Wagner. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sandra Lynn; three brothers, Francis, Harold and Miles; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Davis. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 1999 JAMES WILBURN BOWNS EVANSTON - Funeral services for James Wilburn Bowns were on Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at the Elm Street LDS Chapel at 1 p.m. with Bishop Craig Lester conducting. Interment was in the Evanston Cemetery. Bowns, age 58, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at his residence in Almy. He was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Evanston to J. Wilburn and Charleen S. (Mills) Bowns. He married Susan Bollschweiler on Sept. 23, 1964, in Elko, Nev. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. They later divorced. He married Nancy Sue Carter on April 20, 1984, in Almy. Their marriage was later solemnized Aug. 16, 1997, in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the LDS Church, a high priest, served as elders quorum president, Sunday school president, gospel essentials teacher, ward clerk, ward chorister and home teacher. He was a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association. He served on the school board for Uinta County for 13 years and was president of the Evanston Rodeo Series. His hobbies also included hunting and golf. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, of Evanston; daughters, Janet Michelle Blakeman of Riverton, Karen Bowns, Kelly (Chris) Mulhall and Jamie Sue Bowns, all of Evanston; stepsons, Blaine Eugene Caswell of Morgan, Utah, and Clay Harlon Caswell of Provo, Utah; stepdaughters, Christy Dawn Torres of Tehachapi, Calif., and Molly Sue Mears of Bakersfield, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; parents, J. Wilburn and Charleen S. Bowns of Evanston; brother, John H. Bowns of Evanston; and sisters, Susan Hitchcock of Cave Creek, Ariz., and Lynda Sims of LaBarge. He was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Charleen Bowns, and grandparents, Jared Harrison and Heien Viola (Nixon) Bowns, and John Williams and Claira Calista (DeLone) Mills. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 1999 DALE L. KATNIS ANOKA, Minn. -- mass of Christian burial for Dale L. Katnis was Tuesday, 11 a.m. a St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 5th and Jackson St., Anoka, Minn. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. Dale L. Katnis, age 34, of Isanti, Minn., died Feb. 16 in Salt Lake City. He is survived by son, Jacob; fiancee, Cindy Olson and her children, Jessie, Joseph and Jacob; mother, Marlene Katnis of Ramsey; brother, Jeff Katnis and fiancee Julie of Burns Township, Dennis Katnis and wife Julie of Atlanta, Tom Katnis and fiancee Tina of Ramsey, Keith Katnis and wife Leanne of Buffalo, and John Katnis and wife Shirley of East Bethel; sisters, Colleen Snyker and husband Tom of Maple Grove, and Susan Davis and husband Murphy of Atlanta, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John N. Katnis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 27, 1999 KAYE LYNN MAUGHAN Funeral services for Kaye Lynn Maughan were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb 25, 1999, at the Green River LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River with Bishop Gordon Christiansen officiating. Interment has taken place in the Hyrum City Cemetery, Hyrum, Utah. Mrs. Maughan, 44 of 620 Sundance Drive, Green River, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of complications following surgery. She was born June 26, 1954, in Logan, Utah, the daughter of Eugene and Maxine Nielsen Larson. She attended schools in Hyrum, and graduated from Sky View High School in Smithfield, Utah, with the class of 1972. She graduated from Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho, in 1974 and from Utah State University in 1986. She married Mike W. Maughan on Oct. 6, 1976, in Logan. The marriage was later solemnized at the Ogden LDS Temple on July 7, 1978. Mrs. Maughan was employed as an elementary school teacher for 12 years and had taught at Jackson Elementary in Green River. She was a teacher at the Monroe Middle School sixth grade at the time of her death. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as Young Women's President for many years, in all areas of Cub Scouting and was currently serving as a member of the Relief Society Presidency. Her interests were music, singing, and she had been involved in many musical productions. Survivors include her husband, Mike of Green River; three sons, Keith Maughan of Logan, and Cory and Casey Maughan, both of Green River; her father and stepmother, Eugene and Barbara Maughan of Hyrum; two brothers, Dennis Larson of Hyrum, and Jeffrey Larson of Providence, Utah. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maxine Larson. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 3, 1999 Funeral services for Michael Jennings Smith, 98, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel with Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12 conducting the services. Masonic graveside services and interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the services Thursday. He died March 2, 1999, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a resident for the past four years. He was born Aug. 2, 1900, in Minnekahta, S.D., the son of the late Michael Edward and Ethel E. Dunnaway Smith. He attended schools in Rapid City, S.D. He married the former Lorilla M. Henderson in Rock Springs on Sept. 3, 1921. She preceded him in death on March 17, 1985. He was employed as a carpenter and was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 161 in Edgemont, S.D., and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret B. Carlson of Pasadena, Calif., and Jeannie Klien of California; one sister, Margaret Morris of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one sister, Verl Smith; and one stepdaughter, Ethelyn Forshaw. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 ROSALIA TERESA BOZNER A mass of Christian burial for Rosalia Teresa Bozner was recited at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Tarufelli, Carlie Bozner, Tony Bozner, Nick Sanchez, Steve Kolar and Russ Atkinson. Mrs. Bozner, 76, of 127 A Main St., Reliance, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for the past six weeks. A resident of Reliance for the past 43 years and former resident of Winton and Stansbury, Mrs. Bozner had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born May 11, 1922, in Hudson, the daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica T. Rogers Cristando. She married Joseph C. Bozner in Rock Springs on Nov. 30, 1940, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 1992. Mrs. Bozner was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Joe F. and Pat Bozner of Reliance; one daughter and son-in-law, Vernoica and Art Peck of Thermopolis; four grandchildren, Max Bozner, Kelly Bozner and K.C. Bozner, all of Reliance and Junetta Buller of Thermopolis; one great-granddaughter, Michelle Byals of Thermopolis; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one infant daughter, Joella Bozner; and two brothers, Joseph A. Cristando and John T. Cristando. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 BONNIE MAE ERVIN Graveside services and interment for Bonnie Mae Ervin were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 5, 1999, at Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. Ron Van Hee officiated. Mrs. Ervin, 85, of 1409 Kimberly Ave., Rock Springs, died at 9:40 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. Mrs. Ervin was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 35 years and was a former resident of Indiana. She was born Oct. 10, 1913 in Warrick County, Ind., the daughter of the late Joseph and May Seevers Batey. She attended schools in Indiana. She married John Milton Ervin in Alton, Ill., on June 3, 1930. He preceded her in deathon Feb. 26, 1983, in Lander. Mrs. Ervin was a radiologist at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County until her retirement in 1975. She is survived by numerous cousins including Martha Austen Robinson of Jeffersonville, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 KATHERINE “KAY” YEDINAK A mass of Christian burial for Katherine “Kay” Yedinak was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Yedinak, 85, of 919 N. Front St., Rock Springs, died at 12:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center. She was born Jan. 23, 1914, in Rock Springs, to John and Anna Wataha Rivovich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1931. She married Paul Yedinak in January 1966. He preceded her in death in 1971. She worked for Paul Subic’s Handy Store, Parker Brothers Drug and Dr. Cummings, and audiologist during the war years. She was also employed by Desert Oil for nine years. Mrs. Yedinak was active at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church doing volunteer work and teaching the Baltimore Catechism to high school boys. She was the first correspondent for this area for the Wyoming Catholic Register under Bishop Newell and the Rev. Godley. She took part in the early years of the Young Ladies Sodality and the Legion of Mary. She was a member of the original St. Monica’s CCW and Cursillo. She also worked for the Rev. Charles Hardy for four years and spent many years doing office work for Monsignor Albin Gnidovec. She is survived by a sister, Anna Rugera, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and sisters who died in infancy, a younger brother, Steve Ribovich, who died in March 1996 and an older brother, John Ribovich, who died in April 1998. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 MICHAEL JENNINGS SMITH Funeral services for Michael Jennings Smith were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rock Springs Masonic Lodge NO. 12 conducted the services. Masonic graveside services and interment were in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Smith, 98, of 122 Thomas St., Rock Springs, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a resident of the past four years. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Smith had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Aug. 26, 1900 in Minnehaha, S.D., the son of the late Michael Edward and Ethel E. Dunnaway Smith. Smith attended schools in Rapid City, S.D. He married the former Lorilla M. Henderson in Rock Springs on Sept. 3, 1921. She preceded him in death on March 17, 1985. Smith was employed as a carpenter. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 161 in Edgemont, S.D., and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret B. Carlson of Pasadena, Calif., and Jeannie Klien of California; one sister, Margaret Morris of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse, Lorilla; one sister, Verl Smith; and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Harold (Ethelyn) Forshaw. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 ROSE RYAN PITTS BELLMORE MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. - A rosary for Rose Ryan Pitts Bellmore was Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Mountain View Funeral Home in Myrtle Creek, Ore. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 19, at the All Souls Catholic Church in Myrtle Creek. No graveside services were conducted. Mrs. Bellmore died on Feb. 15, 1999, at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Ore. Rose Margurite Ryan was born on June 25, 1911, in Kansas City, Mo. She married Gregory A. Pitts on June 25, 1927. They were married until he died in December of 1966. She married Lloyd Bellmore in February of 1969. He preceded her in death in December of 1977. She lived for many years in Canyonville and Central Point and also in Walla Walla, Wash. She was a long-time member of the All Souls Catholic Church in Myrtle Creek, the Altar Society and the Garden Club. She spent the past five years living in Tigard. She is survived by her sister, Sally Nelson of Portland; four sons, Donald Pitts of Myrtle Creek, Ore., William Pitts of Conyers, Ga., David Pitts of Medford, Ore., and James Pitts of Springfield, Ore.; four daughters, Bernadette Bishop of Mohave Valley, Ariz., Angela Branch of Beaverton, Ore., Rose Evans of Tigard, Ore. and Mary-Lou Rogers of Walla Walla; four stepchildren; 26 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and 61 step-grandchildren. Her son, Donald Pitts is a former Rock Springs resident and Midas Muffler owner who now resides in Myrtle Creek. Her grandson Dan Pitts and wife Gale and great-grandsons Dick and Casey reside in Rock Springs. Her best friend in Rock Springs was Frances Deherrera. Her parents, two sisters, one brother, two daughters, Katherine Kessler and Donna Louise Pitts, all preceded her in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 FERDINANDO L. CASARI WOODLAND, Calif. - A memorial mass for Ferdinando L. Casari was scheduled to be said at 10 a.m. Friday, March 5, at Holy Rosary Church. Interment was scheduled to take place at Forest Lawn in Glendale, Calif. Casari died in his Woodland, Calif., home Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at age 94. Born Sept. 9, 1904, in Cambia, Casari had been a Yolo County resident for 51 years. He was the son of the late Silvio and Genoeffa (Wegher) Casari, both born in Italy. Casari was born one of seven brothers, with two sisters. From 1919 to 1947, he served as a miner for Cambria Coal Co., Copenhagen Fuel Co., and Union Pacific Coal. He relocated to Woodland in 1948, upon hearing from his sister-in-law, Sister Sylvester, that there was a need for a custodian at Holy Rosary School, where he worked for 32 years. He was known by the student body as "Mr. C." To support his growing family, he worked at night at Hunt's tomato factory and PG&E. When Holy Rosary Academy burned to the ground in October of 1952, he saved many precious religious artifacts, primarily the Stations of the Cross, which hang today in Holy Rosary Church. During his tenure at Holy Rosary he was an active gardener. Casari is survived by his wife, Netti Casari of Woodland; daughters, Blanche Casari Schoentges and husband Alfred of Sacramento, Calif., Marilyn Holloway and husband Chet of Denver, and Michele Casari Loman and husband Jim of San Mateo, Calif.; and sons, Chris Casari of Woodland and Derek and wife Tina of Sherman Oaks, Calif. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Bianca Casari of Sherman Oaks, Melanie Cresta of San Mateo, Eric and Michelle Holloway of Alaska, and Brian Holloway of Denver. Casari was preceded in death by his grandson, Aaron Casari in 1991. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 RONALD EUGENE DEUTSCH WEST JORDAN, Utah - Ronald Eugene Deutsch, 15, died March 1, 1999, in West Jordan, Utah. He was born March 13, 1983, to Francis John and Gayla Ann Moore Deutsch in Tacoma, Wash. He attended Copper Hills High School. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Darlene; sister, Amy; grandparents, Frank and Gloria Deutsch, Green River, Ron and Carel Moore, Long Beach, Calif., Mike and Jewel Miegel, Marietta, Ga., and Edward Hollingshead, Cartersville, Ga.; and great-grandparents, Velva Cope, Denver and Josephine Kerns, Allentown, Pa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gayla. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 MISTIE LENAE ROGGOW SEVERSON BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Memorial services for Mistie Lenae Roggow Severson were Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, 400 Meadowbrook Court, Bellingham, Wash. Mistie Lenae Roggow Severson, 37, of Bellingham died in her home on Feb. 16, 1999. She was born Nov. 18, 1961 in Burke, S.D., to Dorothy Carter and the late Francis Roggow. In 1983 she married Craig Severson and they resided in Show Low, Ariz. After their divorce, she moved to Washington and was continuing her college education in environmental science. In 1991 she was in an accident and injured her back; she never recovered. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Jim and Dorothy Carter from Rock Springs; her maternal grandmother, Antonia Dappen from Gregory. S.D.; two sisters and their families, Marlene (Gearle) Brooks from Alpine, Utah, and Michelle Anderson from Rock Springs; and nephews and nieces, Ben (Amanda) Brooks and two great-nieces, Jessica and Emily from Casper, Lane (Jenny) Brooks from Cambridge, Mass.; Kevin Brooks living in Odessa, Ukraine, Chad Brooks from Alpine, Utah, and Darby Anderson from Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Roggow, in 1975 and an older sister, Marsha, in 1981. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 HARRY B. INGABRAND FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. - Funeral service for Harry B. Ingabrand was at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Smith and McQuiston Funeral Home in Fountain City, Ind., with Fuzzy Lake officiating. Burial was in the Goshen Cemetery. Ingabrand, age 79, who resided at 2370 Cart Road, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, at Reid Hospital, following a long illness He was born in Germantown, Ohio, to Carl and Bessie Smith Ingabrand on Oct. 11, 1919, and had lived in the Whitewater, Ind., area most of his life. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by one son, Roger Ingabrand of Farson; a daughter, Jo Ann Friedgood of Columbus; two brothers, Don Ingabrand of Franklin, Ohio, and Kenny Ingabrand of Sault Sainte Marie, Canada; one sister, Betty Schafer of Tipp City, Ohio; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Ingabrand who died in 1998. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 MAE MECCA A memorial graveside service and inurnment for Mae Mecca were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. A memorial service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 1, 1999, at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 642 Arapahoe, Thermopolis. Mrs. Mecca, 86, of Thermopolis, died on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis after several years of declining health. She was born June 3, 1912, the daughter of the late Tom and Nora Ball Lively in Fuller, Kan., the second of three daughters. The family moved to Wyoming in 1924 where she attended schools in Reliance, Mrs. Mecca married James Mecca on Aug. 31, 1930, and the family settled in Rock Springs in 1936. She moved to Thermopolis in 1974 after her husband's death. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, VFW Auxiliary and was active at the Senior Citizens Center. She is survived by two sons, Ernest Mecca of Cheyenne and James Mecea of Thermopolis; one daughter, Lois Simpson of Thermopolis; one sister, Opal Whitney of Medford, Ore., seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren Mrs. Mecca was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James, infant son, John, sister, Edna and a brother, Richard. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 ELLA MICHEL Ella Michel, 70, of 517 Hickory, died at 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. She was born June 29, 1928, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Emil and Ella Vranich Miltnovich. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Lewis Robert Michel in Lander on Aug. 21, 1957. He preceded her in death on Feb. 11. 1998 Her interests included oil painting, reading and cooking. She is survived by three sons, Robert Lewis (Julie) Michel of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ray Lloyd (Vanessa) Michel of Parker, Colo., and Richard Lawrence (Kathryn) Michel of Louisville, Colo.; one brother, Emil Miltnovich of Rock springs; one sister, Mary Campbell of Rock Springs; and three grandchildren, Rachel, Hailey and Amanda Michel. She was preceded in death by her husband and father. Cremation has taken place and private family memorial services will be at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 ELDEN DEVERL PUTNAM EVANSTON - A memorial service for Elden DeVerl Putnam was on Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at the First & Fourth LDS Ward located at 201 Sage St. in Evanston at 11 a.m. Interment was at the Evanston City Cemetery with military honors. Putnam died Feb. 26, 1999, after the removal of a brain tumor. Putnam, 65, was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Woodruff, Utah, a son of Elden and Olive Putnam. During his youth he worked in the Uinta timber, driving logging trucks and on his father's and grandfather's ranches. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Putnam was a member of the LDS church. He married Janet (Toby) Larsen in 1956 and began working at Kennecott Copper. Putnam worked many years as a master carpenter. Later, he worked for Larsen Construction and Morrin Construction and supervised the building of many schools and bridges in northern Utah. He also worked for Questar, retiring in 1991. In addition to his carpentry work, Putnam was also a rancher and spent many years working with his family in the cattle ranching business. Putnam's pursuits included fishing and photographing wildlife. He is survived by his wife, Toby; children, Scott (Abby) Putnam, Ogden, Becky (Jerry) Carnahan, Simi Valley, Calif.; grandsons, Andrew and Michael Putnam, and Justin and Bryan Carnahan; his mother, Olive of Evanston; brother, Dan (Connie) Putnam of Randolph; sisters, Marion (Ralph) Lee, Evanston, Glenna Stonebraker, Evanston; Elda (Cliff) Wickham, Fort Bridger, Sally (Dee) Thornhill, Pinedale, and Barbara (Dale) Peterson of Richfield; and sister-in-law, Rayito Putnam of Ogden. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Blaine, sister, Judy and h father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 HELEN E. TREADWAY-BECHTHOLDT CHEYENNE - Services for Helen E. Treadway-Bechtholdt were Friday, Feb. 26, at the Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes with Dr. Lynn Martin officiating. Interment was in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jason Hardung, Jeremy Hardung, Nick Treadway, Jeff Treadway and James Lesko. Mrs. Treadway-Bechtholdt, 70, of 4215 East Eighth St., Cheyenne, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at United Medical Center West in Cheyenne. She was born Sept. 6, 1928, in Liberty, Ky., and had lived in Cheyenne for 50 years. Mrs. Treadway-Bechtholdt was a member of the VFW No. 4343 and the Moose Lodge. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Bechtholdt of Cheyenne. They were married Sept. 5, 1981, in Reno, Nev. She is also survived by her children, Don Treadway of Sparks, Nev., Sharon Kelly of Rock Springs, Janice Madden of Hammond, La., Pam Lee of Cheyenne and Dale Treadway of Cheyenne; two stepsons, Roy Bechtholdt and Larry Bechtholdt, both of Cheyenne; two stepdaughters, Kathleen Bechtholdt and Karen Pino, both of Cheyenne; two sisters, Barbara Sullivan of Reno and Maxine Brawn of Fresno, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Treadway, in 1979 and her parents, Warner and Lula Whitt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 1999 STEVEN MICHAEL VALLA RAPID CITY, S.D. -- Funeral services for Steven Michael Valla, 44, were at 1 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 27, 1999, at Rooks and Kirk Funeral Home, 1051 E. Minnesota St., Rapid City. S.D. Valla died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. south of Gillette from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Valla was born May 28, 1954, in Rapid City, to Paul Emil and Carol Jean (Rouse) Valla. He was raised and educated in Rapid City, graduating from Central High School. He did various jobs, mostly pipeline work, which he was doing at the time of his death. He married Wendy Worden in November of 1986 in Sidney, Mont. He lived in numerous places including Rapid City, Rock Springs and Sidney. His pursuits included traveling, skiing and mountain climbing. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Valla; son, Zachariah Valla; daughter, Stevee-Lee Valla, all of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; three brothers, Gary Valla, San Diego, Scott and wife Gretchen and children, Dustin and Paige Valla, Menomonie, Wis., and Brian Valla, Anchorage, Alaska; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1999 BENJAMIN J. BAKER Funeral services for Benjamin J. Baker were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Bud Nelson and Art Shassetz officiated. Pallbearers were Kevin Callas, Scott Baker, Jeff Baker, Dan Baker, Harold Brown, Matt Chollak and Dennis Baker. Honorary pallbearers were Felix Pineda, James Quinton and August Dernovich. Baker, 99, of 1013 Treasure Road, Sunsites, Ariz., died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, March 5, 1999, at the home of his son in Sunsites. A resident of Sunsite for the past 13 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Baker died following a brief illness. He was born June 20, 1899, in St. Paul, Ark., the son of the late John B. and Lucy Jones Baker. Baker attended schools in Arkansas. He married the former Pearl Dickerson on March 22, 1925, in Ozark, Ark., and she preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 1985. Baker had been employed as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company for 13 years, and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a foreman and machinist for eight and one-half years. He was also a construction foreman during the building of the Flaming Gorge Dam. Baker was a fisherman and hunter. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Bob McCaskill of Rock Springs; four sons and daughters-in-law, J.A. and Darlene Baker of Cotonwood, Ariz., Donald and LaVonn Baker of Rock Springs; Frank and Carrie Baker of Sunsites and Dewayne and Vera Baker of Cottonwood; four former daughters-in-law, Marlee Baker of Reliance, Rose Baker and Mary Baker, both of Grand Junction, Colo., and Roseann Anselmi of Scottsdale, Ariz.; one brother and sister-in-law, John W. and Jessie Baker of St. Paul, Ark.; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pearl; two daughters, Pauline and Myrtle Mae; three sons, Cecil, Gene and Junior Benny; seven sisters; two brothers; and one granddaughter, Connie Wesswick. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1999 NORMA M. KESSNER A mass of Christian burial for Norma M. Kessner was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, 1999 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Kessner, 51, of 1348 Cottonwood Drive, Rock Springs, died at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at her home. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Kessner had been in ill health for the past one and one-half years. She was born June 24, 1947, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Fernand and Mary Gentilini Marcy. Mrs. Kessner attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1965. She also attended ST. Benedict’s School of Nursing and graduated with a nursing degree in 1968. She married Robert D. Kessner on June 6, 1970 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Kessner was employed at the old Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital for a year and also was employed by Dr. Donald Rohrssen and Dr. Michael Werner. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She is survived by Robert D. Kessner of Rock Springs; two sons, Gene J. Kessner of Casper and Steven J. Kessner of Rock Springs; one daughter, Erica L. Kessner of Rock Springs; one brother, Joseph A. Marcy of Salt Lake City; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Wil Radosevich of Laramie; three aunts and one uncle, Augustine Marcy and Elsie Gentilini, both of Rock Springs, and Thelma and Max Gentilini of Arvada, Colo.; two nieces, Lauri Atencio and Carla Realing; two nephews, Jason Marcy and Paul Radosevich; and several cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1999 PATRICK E. BUEKER SR. Funeral services for Patrick Emil Bueker Sr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Cremation took place following the funeral services. Graveside services and inurnment was at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 1999 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, north of Rock Springs. Bueker, 60, of 654 Meadow Drive, Rock Springs, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at his home following a lengthy illness. Bueker was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 17 years and former resident of Hastings, Mich. He was born Aug. 26, 1938, in Detroit, the son of the late Charles Henry and Jane Ann Calahan Bueker. Bueker attended schools in Detroit. He married Barbara Ann Moyer in Cadillac, Mich., on July 1, 1961, and they later divorced. Bueker was employed as a parts manager for McCurtain Motors for 17 years until his illness forced his retirement in September of 1998. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. His pursuits included hunting, country dancing, horseback riding and playing cards and pool. Survivors include one son, Patrick Emil Bueker Jr. of Columbia, Tenn.; six daughters, Lisa Margaret Bueker DeCamp of Wichita, Kan., Laurie Joe Walden and husband Mark of Georgetown, Ky., Linda Kathleen Snider and husband Aaron of Hastings, Bridget Elizabeth Bueker of Hastings, Dannielle Marie Bueker of Newport Beach, Va., and Jane Rosalinda Bueker of Laramie; one sister, Jane Rosalinda Peterson and husband Donald of Ann Arbor, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Barbara Swaggerty and husband Stewart of Phoenix; 11 grandchildren, Nicolas Emil Bueker DeCamp, Aaron Chance Walden, Patrick Emil Bueker III, Joshua Alexander Walden, Latitia Hope Buekr, Tia Kay Treedwell, Ryan William Burgdorf, Madeline Rosalinda Marie Bueker, Natalia Jaqueline Bueker, Shyla Buekr and Shane Michael Bueker; four nieces, six nephews; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Charles H. Bueker Jr.; and one niece, Catherine Anne Peterson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1999 DEBORAH K. BABEL Memorial services for Deborah K. Babel were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, 1999, at the Grace Baptist Church, 100 Willow St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee conducted the services. Mrs. Babel, 45, of 1109 Main St., Reliance, died at 9:24 p.m. Monday, March 8, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past five days. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 20 years and former resident of Defiance, Ohio, Mrs. Babel had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born June 24, 1953, in Defiance, the daughter of Orwin and Norma J. Ort Mansfield. She attended schools in Defiance and graduated from the Defiance High School with the class of 1971. She married Donald J. Babel Jr. in Pinedale on June 11, 1983. Mrs. Babel was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. Her pursuits included fishing and hunting. Survivors include her husband, Donald Babel of Reliance; her parents, Orwin and Norma Mansfield of Defiance; two sons, Benjamin J. Babel and Kenneth L. Siler, both of Defiance; two sisters, Vickie Higgins of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Kathy Ward of Defiance; and three grandchildren, Cassandra Siler, Dustin Siler and Kay Lee Babel. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1999 GLEN D. NORRIS EVANSTON - Interment for Glen D. Norris was in the Evanston City Cemetery on Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at 11 a.m. Norris, age 75, died Friday, March 5, 1999, at his home in Evanston. He was born May 30, 1923, in Randolph, Utah, to Arthur and Mary Ann (Kiddy) Norris. He married Mary Louise DiTullio in July of 1959. He was a veteran of World War II and is a survivor of the USS Palmer. He was a member of the Evanston Elks. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer. In 1984 he retired after 38 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise Norris of Evanston; son, Danny and Kathie Norris of Evanston; stepson, Dale and Debbie DiTullio of Rock Springs, four grandchildren; and brother, Robert Norris of Alpine. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alden Norris; sister, Lillian (Nan) Frederick; and one granddaughter, Amy Norris. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 13, 1999 ORICE O. OSBORN Orice O. Osborn, 72, of 703 Wilderness Court, Green River, died at 10:35 a.m. on March 7, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the last four days. Osborn was a resident of Green River for the past 10 years and former resident of Utah. He was born Feb. 25, 1927, in Tucson, Ariz., the son of the Tate Louis Lucifer and Della A. Curtis Osborn. He married Norma Stinebrook in 1948 and they later divorced. Osborn was self-employed as a security guard for several companies for 20 years until the time of his retirement in 1989. Osborn was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Worldwide Church of God. His pursuits included fishing and hunting. Survivors include three sons, Daryl Osborn and wife Marilyn of Tallulah, La., David Osborn and wife Lila of Galesburg, Ill., and Philip Osborn of Port Angeles, Wash.; two daughters, Gloria Barry and husband John of Green River and Evon Osborn of Port Angeles; eight grandchildren, Cynthia Lane, John Barry Jr., Heather Osborn, Delana Osborn, Justin Osborn, Rayna Hornback, Daniel Osborn and Matthew Osborn; seven great-grandchildren, Krystle Ortiz, Kayla Ortiz, Kelsey Ortiz, Kiera Ortiz, Michael Barry, Kimberly Barry and Christopher Barry; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Edith Goforth and Mervil Smith. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted by the family at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 JOHN STANLEY ABINGTON Funeral services for John Stanley Abington were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk ST., Rock Springs. The Rev. Rich Kalber conducted the service. Interment was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Abington, 75, of 1620 West 2nd No. 94, Rock Springs, died at 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 20 years and a past resident of Kansas City, Mo., Abington had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Manhattan, Kan., the son of the late Don L. and Agnes Jewel Walker Abington. He attended schools in Kansas City and was a graduate from Paseo High School with the class of 1941. Abington married Jeanne Moore in Kansas City on May 22, 1948. Abington was employed by Mountain Fuel as a machinist for 10 years. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. Abington was a member of the Baptist Church and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Abington was a reader and his pursuits included bowling, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Abington of Rock Springs; one daughter, Karen Abington Carlson of Rock Springs; two brothers, Dr. Roger Abington of Jackson, Tenn., and the Rev. Richard Abington of Rawlins; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. Abington was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 ALENE EWEN Graveside services and interment for Alene Ewen were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 1999, at the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Ewen, 92, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 12:55 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Ewen died following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 15, 1906 in Springville, Utah, the daughter of the late Clyde J. and Estella Hatch Corley. Mrs. Ewen attended schools in Springville and Green River. She later married Roy Higginson in Green River and he preceded her in death in 1986. She also married Pete Ewen in Green River and he died in 1971. Mrs. Ewen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fraternal Order of Eagles for 49 years and also a member of their drill team, and the Union Pacific Railroad Old Timers. She also enjoyed bowling and dancing. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Betty Higginson of Rochester, Wash.; four grandchildren, Mark Higginson of Longview, Wash., Kirk Higginson of Kennewick, Wash., Keith Higginson of Port Orchard, Wash.; and Kay Ong of Hampton, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Ian Higginson of Longview, Amy Higginson of Longview, and Casey, Bailey and Haven Higginson, all of Port Orchard. Mrs. Ewen was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 R.J. IRVINE Funeral services for R.J. Irvine were at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way in Rock Springs. Interment was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Casey Irvine, James Ciarrocchi, Jack Norby, Jamie Irvine, Joe Gutierrez and Travis Clark. Irvine, 33, of 3419 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 8 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999. Irvine was found in his residence by family members at about 8:46 a.m. on Saturday morning. Irvine was born on July 31, 1965 in Laramie, the son of R.D. and Donna Walker Irvine. He married Carolyn Maria Ciarrocchi in Rock Springs on March 24, 1984. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1983. He worked as a lab technician for Exxon Corporation for the past nine and one-half years. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Rock Springs. His pursuits were fishing, hunting and computers. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Rock Springs; two sons, Zachary James and David Lee and one daughter, Natalie Ann, all of Rock Springs; his mother, Donna of Rock Springs; two brothers, Jamie Irvine of Fort Lupton, Colo., and Casey Irvine of Cheyenne; three sisters, Fern Clark of Rock Springs, LaDonna Nicodemus of Richland, Wash., and Teresa Norby of Anchorage, Alaska; and grandmother, Leona Walker of Laramie. He was preceded in death by his father, R.D. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 F.T. “STEVE” KOVACICH Memorial services for F.T. “Steve” Kovacich were conducted Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way with the Rev. Tom Sheridan officiating. Kovacich, 79, of 1108 10th St., Rock Springs, died at 5:04 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a short illness. He was born Dec. 10, 1919 in Cumberland, the son of Eli Kovacich Sr. and Mary Flaker. Kovacich attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1938. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Ardeith L. Mullis on Nov. 13, 1944, in Green River. He owned and operated Wyoming Automotive in Rock Springs for 31 years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Jackson and the Rock Springs American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. His interests were fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, golfing, photography and most outdoor activities. Survivors include his wife, Ardeith of Rock Springs; three daughters, Pamela Peck of Cora, Virginia Haney of Napa, Calif., and Shelley Fitzgerald of Rock Springs; one brother, Eli Kovacich Jr. of Bloomfield, N.M.; one sister, Josephine Douglas of Rock Springs; and seven grandchildren, Jason Peck, Darcie Peck, George Peck III, Donnie Haney, Jennifer Haney, Donald Fulkerson Jr. and Jamie Fulkerson. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Karl; one sister, Stella Kudar; and one son, Stephen Thomas Kovacich. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 BETH LYNN FISCUS LATTIMER A memorial service for Beth Lynn Fiscus Lattimer was in Farson at the Community Hall at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 15. Mrs. Lattimer, 56, of Riverton, died Thursday, March 11, 1999 at the Wind River Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Riverton. She was born Aug. 5, 1942 in Rock Springs to Herold Wayne and Clara Belle Tyler Fiscus. She grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from high school in Riverson. Her pursuits included fishing and rock hunting. She has lived in the Riverton area for the past 18 years and before that she lived in Shirley Basin, Green River, Pinedale, Gas Hills, Rawlins and Rock Springs. She is survived by two sons, Todd L. Lattimer of Worland and Scott L. Lattimer of Eau Clair, Wis.; four grandchildren; her mother, Clara Bell Branson of Green River; brothers, Kenneth Fiscus of Beatty, Nev., and Butch Branson of Sheridan; sisters, Sharon Harsha of Green River, Carol Sims of Riverton and Doris Branson of Elko, Nev.; her ex-husband, Floyd Lattimer of Worland; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Fiscus. Cremation has been arranged and burial of her ashes will be later in Farson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 LARRY JR. SHELDON A mass of Christian burial for Larry Jr. Sheldon was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, the Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 1999, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Sheldon, 57, of 138 Bellview, Rock Springs, died on Monday, March 15, 1999, at his residence. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Elizabethtown, Ill., Sheldon died following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 14, 1941 in Elizabethtown, the son of Francis Marion Fowler and Gladys Cornell Sheldon. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1959. Sheldon married Julia Marie Tarufelli in Evanston on June 1, 1962. He was employed by Union Pacific Resources as a plant operator for 20 years until his retirement on March 1, 1999. Sheldon also owned and operated the Wholesale Gas Station for 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Sheldon’s pursuits included fishing and going to his cabin in Atlantic City with his nine grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Judy Sheldon of Rock Springs; his mother, Gladys Sheldon of Rock Springs and in-laws, Martha and Geno Tarufelli, also of Rock Springs; one sons and daughter-in-law, Troy Lee and Leslie Sheldon of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Paula Kay and Mike Fitzgerald of Rock Springs; one sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Bob Kirby of Green River; five grandchildren, Aaron Sheldon, Kyle Sheldon, Devan Sheldon, Kristen Fitzgerald and Adam Fitzgerald; four step-grandchildren, Brenda Fitzgerald, Jonathon Fitzgerald, Traci Rech and Steven Rech; two aunts and uncles, Doug and Tonnie Croft of Green River and Marg and Raph Sheldon of Apache Junction, Ariz.; two aunts, Doris Sheldon of Moline, Ill., and Nadine Cornell of Cheyenne; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Sheldon was preceded in death by his father, Fowler Sheldon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 LINDA T. ROMERO Funeral services for Linda Toni Romero were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, 1999 at the First Assembly of God, 1380 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Sam Torres of The House of Prayer conducted the service. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Romero, 51, of 2275 Tennessee Drive, Green River, died Thursday, March 11, 1999 surrounded by her family. She had been ill for the past two years. She was born Linda T. Arguello to Clarence and Clora Arguello. She grew up with her two brothers and three sisters in Green River and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1966. She met John Steve Romero in Denver and they were married on Jan. 21, 1969 in Denver. She spent most of her adult years making a home for her husband and raising her two daughters. She is survived by her husband, Steve Romero of Green River; her mother, Clora Arguello of Green River; two daughters, Stephenie Hughes and husband David and Desiree Trujillo and husband William, all of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Chantell Nicole Hughes and William Ian Trujillo, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Pearl Arguello Boyles and husband Fred of Green River and Patsy Arguello Gibb and husband Wright of Denver; two brothers, Jerol Arguello and wife Gloria and Junior Arguello and wife Deb, all of Green River; one godson, Gary Collins of Green River; one goddaughter, Misty Romero of Las Vegas; and numerous other family members and special friends. Mrs. Romero was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Arguello, and sister, Marie Trujillo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 RICHARD CHARLES BATES LANDER - Funeral services for Richard Charles Bates were at 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, 1999, at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home in Lander with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Bates, 76, died suddenly at his home the afternoon of March 9, 1999. He was born in Lander, Dec. 28, 1922, the son of Edward Carr and Olive Mary (Payne) Bates. He attended schools in the valley and was a 1940 graduate of the Fremont County Vocational High School. He worked for a time in the shipyards of California and was accepted into the Navy in 1942. He married the former Ruth Mary Ansell on July 20, 1946, at Scottsbluff, Neb. He attended the University of Oklahoma at Norman graduating with his degree in petroleum engineering. The family returned to their home state of Wyoming to Midwest, working for the Stanlin-Pan American Oil Company. The oil industry took the family to Vernal, Utah, and Rock Springs with the Mountain Fuel Supply Company. The couple retired in 1978, returning to the childhood home of Lander. The Bateses owned and operated the Bowers Rustic Court for 15 years. He served for many years on the Fremont County Museum Board, the vestry of St. John's Anglican Church since its inception, the Election Board for about five years and was involved in the Wind River Multiple Use Advocacy. In addition to his wife, Ruth of Lander, Bates is survived by three children, Mike and Noi Bates and Kathie and Tony Sawick of Lander, and Pamela and Gary Reiter of Rock Springs, one sister, Emily Trosper of Glendale, Calif.; and a brother, Jim and Anita Bates of Phoenix, Ariz. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie, on March 25, 1974, one sister and his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 TED G. JENSEN BOUNTIFUL, Utah -- Funeral services for Ted G. Jensen were Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at noon in the Bountiful 16th Ward Chapel, 720 East 550 North, Bountiful, Utah. Interment was in the Bountiful City Cemetery. Jensen, B6, died March 13, 1999, in Bountiful. He was born Oct. 7, 1912, in Glenwood, Utah, the son of Guy and Dott Jensen. He married Antonina (Nita) Cieluszak on Sept. 19, 1936, in Green River, The marriage was later solemnized July 6, 1950, in the Manti LDS Temple. He is survived by his children, Sandy Inman (Mike), Bountiful, Dott Strand (Randy), Bountiful and Ted V. Jensen (Jean), Centerville; grandchildren, Melanie Olson (Jeff) and Marc Inman, Misty Greer (Luke) and Nathan Strand, and Chris, Lisa, Stephen and Deborah Jensen; brother, James Jensen (Flora), Las Vegas; sister, Billie Payne (Evon), Monroe, Utah. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nita; sisters, Ruth Thornton and Eileen Heilesen; and grandson, Jon Inman. He was a hunter, a fisherman and a horseman. His occupations included farmer, sheepman, cowboy, coal miner and auto mechanic. He retired in 1980 at the age of 68 from Bountiful Motors. He was a member of the Bountiful 16th Ward. He served the church for nearly 50 years; Rock Springs 1st Ward Bishopric, Adult Aaronic Advisor, Scout Master, Sunday School teacher, Teachers Quorum advisor, High Priest Quorum Leader and he was a home teacher. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 DOUGLAS R. JOHNSON COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--A service for Douglas R. Johnson was conducted on Friday, March 12. Johnson, 73, died of cancer on March 8, 1999, at his home, 1165 Eagle Rock Road, Colorado Springs, Colo. Johnson was retired from his position as director emeritus of the Office of Admissions and Records at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. He was with the University of Wyoming Registrar's office in the late 1950s and early 1960s where he pioneered as UW's first field relations counselor traveling with teams of faculty members through the state and region recruiting students for UW. Johnson was born to W.A. and Daisy Vickery Johnson, March 12, 1925, in Green River, a third generation Green River native. He was a graduate of UW and earned a masters of arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He was in the infantry in the World War II South Pacific campaigns with further military service in the Korean War. Johnson's pursuits included sailing and amateur photography. He was a member of the Rampart Range Kiwanis Club, the Sigma Nu Fraternity and St. Michael's Episcopal Church. His pursuits also included music and working on St. Michael's new organ project. He is survived by his wife, Jane Eaton Brockley; two daughters, Ann Brockley Keeton Sroge and Kathryn Vickery Loden; a brother, William A. Johnson Jr., and six grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 JAMES JOHNSON MOUNT JEWETT, Pa.--Funeral services for James Johnson were in Mount Jewett, Pa. Burial was in Nebo Cemetery. Johnson, 58, of 42 ½ Anderson St., died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in Kane Community Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1941, in Mountain Jewett, a son of Kristian and Elsa Johansson Johnson. On Oct. 4, 1958, in Russell, he married Frances Hallberg who preceded him in death. Before returning to the area, Johnson had been employed as a draftsman for FMC in Green River. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Johnson is survived by five sons, Donald Johnson and Michael Johnson, both of Mount Jewett, Ronald Johnson and David Johnson, both of Rock Springs, and Dennis Johnson of Goshen, Ind.; three daughters, Susan Deinhardt of Mount Jewett, Sandra Hall of Gillette and Sally Shoemaker of Adrian, Mich.; 19 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Paul H. Johnson of Jamestown, N.Y.; two sisters, Sara Swanson and Marion Silvis, both of Bradford; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sherri Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 RUTH THOMPSON SARATOGA -- Funeral services for Ruth Thompson were conducted at the Saratoga LDS Church Monday, March 15, 1999, at 11 a.m. Interment followed at the Saratoga Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Aaron Bennett, Lance Bennett, Kirk Bennett, R. Doyle Thompson II, Glen Verplancke and Joe Frantzen. Honorary pallbearers were Chuck Perkins, Steve Garretson and Tony Seahorn. Mrs. Thompson, 78, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Saratoga. She was born in Cody to Ellie and Charlie Workman on Aug. 4, 1920. She lived and worked in Meeteetse for more than 40 years. She is survived by her husband, Doyle Thompson of Saratoga, whom she married Dec. 26, 1961. Mrs. Thompson and her husband moved their family to Saratoga in 1962 where they worked and raised their family. She is also survived by her children, Byron and Becky Bennett of Meeteetse, Dallas and Thea Bennett of Green River, Clark and Susan Bennett of Rawlins, Brenda and Jeff Holmes of Corvallis, Ore., Marilyn and Sam Verplancke of Saratoga, Karen and Andy Anderson of Henderson, Nev., and Richard Thompson of Saratoga; her sisters, Noni Cerger of Columbia City, Ind., and Pearl Tucker of Milton, Fla., and her extended family of 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thompson and her husband spent winter retirement years in St. George, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 20, 1999 JAMES BENJAMIN SHERROD RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Graveside military services for James Benjamin Sherrod were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in the Riverside National Veterans Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Sherrod, 88, of Riverside, formerly a resident of Green River, died Saturday, March 6, 1999, after complications following a hip fracture. He was born Dec. 27, 1910, the son of LeRoy Franklin and Janette J. Lee Sherrod. He married Margaret Carpenter on July 4, 1939. She preceded him in death in June of 1996. Sherrod served in the cavalry as a youth and later served in the U.S. Navy with the Seabees during World War II and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. After the war, he owned and operated a road construction company in Nebraska and Kansas. He had worked at FMC during his time living in Green River. He also worked in El Paso, Texas, for five years before moving to Bakersfield, Calif., where he was employed by the California Water Resources Board as an engineer until his retirement. Sherrod and his wife then moved to Kingman, Ariz., for 20 years until relocating to a nursing home five years ago in Riverside, near his wife's niece, Sherry Bradley. He was a champion featherweight boxer in the 1920s. He was also a musician and played base fiddle in several bands. Survivors include three nephews, Donald F. Sherrod of Saratoga, James B. Sherrod of Green River and Steven Sherrod of Roy, Utah; two nieces, Janet J. Fox of Green River and Patsy S. Anderson of Yuma, Ariz.; six half-nephews, Ben, Gene, Judd, Ronald and Richard Harsha, all of Green River and George Harsha of Lyman; and two half-nieces, Hattie Nelenstein and Betty Parker, both of Green River He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers, three half-brothers and several nephews and nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 ERIN RENAE ALLEN Funeral services for Erin Renae Allen were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick Cilensek, Ben Cilensek, Gary Allen, Keith Allen, Steve Allen, Mike Koritnik, Tye Allen and Brandon Allen. Miss Allen, 28, of 223 Liberty St., Rock Springs, was pronounced dead at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. She was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. She was born Nov. 21, 1970, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Gary L. and Joan Decker Allen. Miss Allen attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1989. Her pursuits included camping, fishing, hunting and cooking. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include her parents, Gary and Joan Allen of Rock Springs; four brothers, Gary Allen and wife Kim, Keith Allen and wife Missy, Steve Allen and Brian Allen, all of Rock Springs; one sister and brother-in-law, Tara and Mike Koritnik of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews, including Kari and Katie Koritnik; Kelsey, Brandon and Alyssa Allen; Erik, Tye and Jon Allen; and Alexandrea and Abigail Allen, all of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and her companion, Rick Cilensek and son, Ben. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashlee Hope Nelson; one sister, Joni Lee Allen; three uncles and one aunt; and her maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 MARTIN KEITH ALLISON Funeral services for Martin Keith Allison were conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, March 22, 1999, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were David Allison, Brett Allison, Ben Gotschall, Joe Gutierrez, Rick Lucero and Fred Trujillo. Allison, 59, of 1102 Wilderness Trail, Green River, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 at his residence. A longtime resident of Green River, and former resident of Heber City, Utah, Allison died following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 12, 1939, the son of Samuel and Ida Ann Colett Allison. He attended schools in Utah and was a graduate from Wasatch High School with the class of 1956. Allison married Jacquelyn Marie Hawkins in Aurora, Colo., on Oct. 20, 1964. Allison was employed by General Chemical as an underground miner for 11 years until his retirement in 1989. He was a United States Army veteran. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Allison of Green River; his mother, Ida Allison of Green River; one son, Brett Allison and wife JoAnn of Elko, Nev.; seven daughters, Tina Prime and fiancé Ben Gotschall of Green River, Jodi Gutierrez and husband Joe of Rock Springs, Rita Lucero and husband Rick of Green River, Ginger Trujillo of Green River, Kelly Guajardo and husband Jacob of Corpus Christi, Texas, Nanette McCarty of Lander, and Michelle Jibben of Riverton; one brother, David Allison of Blackfoot, Idaho; and one sister, Kathy Nelson of Heber City, Utah; 13 grandsons, five granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Allison was preceded in death by his father, four brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 DOMINIC ARDISONE A mass of Christian burial for Dominic Ardisone was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 1999, at Our Lady of Sorrows, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the ST. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Brett Stucki, Daniel Erramouspe, David M. Tate, Brian L. Kelly, Greg Erramouspe, Joe DeCora and Stan Cook. Ardisone, 84, of Brawley, Calif., died on Saturday, March 20, 1999, at the Royal Convalescent Hospital. A former resident of Rock Springs, Aridsone had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born in Goodrich, Colo., on Sept. 26, 1914, the son of the late Lorenzo and Margherita Truchetti Ardisone. Ardison attended schools in Weldona, Colo. He was employed by the Pacific Meat Market as a bookkeeper. He also was a retired bartender. Ardisone was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by one siste,r Mary Radosevich of Rock Springs; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nehpews. Ardisone was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Barbara Ardisone, Lena Goetina and Kate DeCora; two brothers, Lawrence Ardisone and Tony Ardisone; and one nephew, Edward Radosevich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 AMERICO J. “MEC” BERTAGNOLLI A mass of Christian burial for Americo J. “Mec” Bertagnolli was celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 1999, a the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Bertagnolli, 90, of 177 N. Sixth W., Green River, died at about 10 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999 at his residence. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Bertagnolli’s neighbors found him in his residence about 9 a.m. Sunday. He died of natural causes. He was born in Rock Springs on Aug. 1, 1908, the son of the late Leo and Margueritta Rizzi Bertagnolli. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1926. Bertagnolli was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 47 years until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 151. He spent time at his cabin in Boulder and going horseback riding. Bertagnolli was an outdoorsman and polka dancer. He is survived by six nieces, Mrs. James (Margie) Harris of Rock Springs, Mrs. Frank (Leona) Garnick of Deer Lodge, Mont., Mrs. Andrew (Alberta) Marushack of Thayne, Mrs. Andrew (Donna) Adelman of Leesburg, Va., Claudia Bertagnolli Bryant of Salt Lake City and Olivia Bertagnolli of Menans, N.Y.; five great-neices, Mrs. Phil (Francine) Harris of Missoula, Mont., Elise Johanson of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Steve (Jamie) Sekerak of Helena, Mont., Mrs. Weston (Tammy) Scott of Gillette and Mrs. Robert (Amanda) Slingerland of Brentwood, Calif.; four great-nephews, Joseph Marushack of Lake Jackson, Texas, Dr. Michael Marushack of Wilmington, N.C., Steve Marushack of Salt Lake City and Quill Rackham of Greensboro, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Beverly Wonnacott Bertagnolli of Ogden, Utah; and great-great-nieces and nephews, Mrs. Curt (Mary) Reynodls of Helena, Mont.; 1st Lt. Michael Harris of Manheim, Germany, Andrew and Laura Marushack of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Matthew and Jessica Sekerak of Helena. He was preceded in death b his parents; three sisters, Agnes in infancy, Gazella Wilde and Alma Delaney; two brothers, Albert and Fred; and one nephew, Fred Bertagnolli. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 SHAHN MICHAEL KUTZ Funeral services for Shahn Michael Kutz were conducted on Thursday, March 25, 1999, at 2 p.m. at the St. John’s Episcopal Church, 350 Mansface St., Green River. Military graveside services and interment were conducted at the Riverview Cemetery. Kutz, 27, of 840 McLean St., Fallon, Nev., died on Friday, March 19, 1999 in Fallon. He was born on June 22, 1971, the son of Joy Dawn Kutz Gilbert and Patrick Gilbert. At the time of his death, he was a petty officer second class hospital corpsman serving with the U.S. Navy. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1989 and was in boot camp in San Diego. He was then sent to the Persian Gulf from 1991 to 1992. He was then stationed in Okinawa, Japan, then Twentynine Palms, Calif., and had in Fallon for the past three years. His pursuits included cooking spaghetti dinners. He was an outdoorsman who also participate din fishing and driving his Jeep. Survivors include his parents, Joy and Patrick of Las Vegas; his maternal grandfather, Harry Karician of Green River; his paternal grandparents, Tex and Paula Gilbert of Las Vegas; his maternal great-grandmother, Pearl Zimmerman of Green River; several aunts and uncles, Gaye and Don Winter, Danita and Owen Traxinger, Misti Karician and Kevin Karician, all of Green River;a nd several cousins, including Shantel Calkins of Green River. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elaine Karician; great-grandmother, Nydia Spell; and one aunt, Merrily Hussman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 ELSIE FAURE WORLAND -- A memorial service for Elsie Faure was conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at the St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 1126 Highway 16, Worland. The Rev. Daniel Crawford officiated. Mrs. Faure, 83, of 121 Morning Glory Way, Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Faure was a Rock Springs resident for the past year and a former resident of Worland and Basin. She was born on Jan. 8, 1916, in Worland, the daughter of the late Eureka and Mary Eddie Carrier Wortham. She attended schools in Basin and Worland. She graduated from Washakie County High School with the class of 1933. She married Harry E. Faure on Sept. 5, 1936, in Edan, Mont. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1990. Mrs. Faure was employed by First National Bank as a secretary for 25 years until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church She is survived by one daughter, Pati Eickbush of Rock Springs, one son, John Faure of Kalispell, Mont.; one brother, Web Wortham of St. George, Utah; one sister, Thelma Outland of Worland; three grandchildren, Stephannie Faure and Michelle Hefenieder, both of Denver, and Raymie Bingman of Rock Springs. Mrs. Faure was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry and sisters, Mary Smith, Lily Osborn and Ruby Scholes. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 STELLA FLORENCE FIFE LAVA HOT SPRINGS, Idaho - Funeral services for Stella Florence Fife were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 1999, at the LDS Church, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Interment was in the Lava Hot Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Fife, 97, of 93 Quadrant St., Rock Springs, former resident of Lava Hot Springs, died 8:40 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was born Nov. 30, 1901, in McMinnville, Tenn., the daughter of Perry Franklin and Orpha Hoyerland Bauer. She attended schools in Filer, Idaho, and graduated from Twin Falls High School. She went on to graduate from Albion State College in 1922. She then moved to Lava Hot Springs where she taught elementary school. She married Leon LeRoy Fife on Aug. 15, 1923, in Filer, Idaho. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1994. In addition to being an elementary school teacher, Mrs. Fife was an apartment manager and maintained the Fife Apartments and Fife Motor Company in Lava Hot Springs. Her interests included cooking, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Wesley L. (Norene) Fife of Rock Springs; one sister, Ruby Draper of Chamblee, Ga.; five grandchildren, Tamie (Jim) Essinger of Fruitland, Idaho, Tod (Robin) Fife of Rock Springs, Jerry (Debra) Fife of Omaha, Neb., Shannon (John) Engleson of Pocatello, Idaho, and Kevin Cozlah of Soda Springs, Idaho; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three daughters, one son, two sisters and four brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 MARY GENEVIEVE STEINBRECH LANDER -- A rosary for Mary Genevieve Steinbrech was recited at a vigil for the deceased at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home in Lander on Sunday, March 22, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. The funeral liturgy was Monday, March 23, 1999, at 10 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with the Rev. Tom Kadera officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hope Cemetery, Lander. Mrs. Steinbrech, 87, died at the Westward Heights Nursing Home on Wednesday, March 16, 1999, following a lengthy illness. She was born of pioneer parents, Dan and Mary (Doolan) Sheehan on March 30, 1911, in Lander. She was a 1929 graduate of the Fremont County Vocational High School and spent all of her life in the Lander Valley. She married George William Steinbrech in Lander in June of 1939. Steinbrech died Feb. 4, 1994. Mrs. Steinbrech taught school for a short time in Boulder and at other rural schools. She also worked at the Fremont County Library in Lander from 1954 through 1976. Her pursuits included reading and playing bridge. She was active in the Holy Rosary Altar Society and for many years she and her husband would pick up residents at the Wyoming State School and bring them to church to participate in Sunday Mass. As her health declined, she became a resident of the Showboat Retirement Center and has been confined to the Westward Heights Nursing Home for the past 14 months. Her survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Rita Steinbrech of Rock Springs and Doug and Suzi Steinbrech of Kelso, Wash; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and one sister-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 EDNA ODEKIRK OGDEN, Utah - Memorial services for Edna Odekirk were conducted in the Congregational Church in Ogden, Utah. Mrs. Odekirk, 76, of Hope, Idaho, died on March 21, 1999, in the Bonner General Hospital in Sand Point, Idaho. Mrs. Odekirk was born in Superior on April 27, 1922, the daughter of the late Fred and Lena Wall. She attended schools in Superior and graduated in 1941 from Superior High School. She went to Heneger's Business School in Salt Lake City. She then worked at the Utah State Capital in Salt Lake City. She married Karl Odekirk in 1948 and moved to Hope. She spent most of her adult life making a home for her husband, son and daughter. She is survived by one daughter, Shelley Earlene Ford of Hope; one son, Brad Odekirk of Hope; one grandson, Jamie Ford of Hope; two sisters, Agnes Odekirk and husband Melvin of Ogden, Utah, and Ellen Gras of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews, Craig Odekirk, Bryan Odekirk, Lynette Cragan and Sandra Perkins, all of Ogden, Vera Jones of Chino, Calif., Shirley Saurs of Riverton, Beverley O'Malley of Arizona, Judy Anderson, Jim Anderson, Ray Wall, Nancy Moylen and Marlene Wall, all of Rock Springs and Fred Wall of Calif., and a sister-in-law, Mary Wall of Rock Springs. Other survivors are: Karen Cecchinelli of Fort Collins, Colo., Janice Hewitt of Denver and Diane Ibbott of Lexington. Mrs. Odekirk was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Brent Odekirk; four brothers, Carl, Rodger, Edwin and Herbert Wall, all of Superior; and one, sister, Wilma Morrow of Chino, Calif. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 27, 1999 ROGER TAYLOR JR. Memorial services for Roger Taylor Jr. were conducted at the Western Wyoming Community College theater on Monday, March 22, 1999, at 4 p.m. The Rev. Gary Turner officiated. Taylor, 54, of 4002 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died Thursday, March 18, 1999, at the St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for the past week and one half. A resident of Rock Springs since 1978, and former resident of Greenville and Durham, N.C., Taylor had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born April 15, 1944, in Long Beach, Calif., the son of Lee Roger and Penny Woody Taylor Sr. Taylor attended Schools in North Carolina and was a graduate of Durham High School with the class of 1962 and attended East Carolina University where he obtained his master's degree in English. He was a United States Air Force veteran and while in the Air Force he was chosen to attend Syracuse University in New York for special services duties during the Vietnam War. While obtaining his master's degree, he wrote the manual for teaching astronomy for the Science Education Department at East Carolina University, This manual was used for several years in teaching astronomy at that university. He taught at the Brevard College for several years prior to coming to the Western Wyoming Community College. Taylor was an associate professor of English and astronomy. While continuing his education, he attended London University, Dartmouth, Dante Institute, and then he received a Fulbright scholarship to study Dante in Italy at the University of Italy in Perugia. He served on the Wyoming Council for the Humanities in the early 1980s and was currently serving another term at the time of his death. Taylor served on the Downtown Advisory Committee, Community Development Committee and the County wide Internet Committee. He worked to link all communities on the College Community Web Page for which he was the Web Page master. He wrote video reviews for the Casper Star-Tribune. He then served on the National Subcommittee for investigation of the paranormal. Survivors include his wife, Gaye Taylor of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Pat and April Taylor of Rock Springs; one daughter, Jackie Taylor of Cary, N.C.; one brother, Tim Taylor of Pleasant Hill, Calif.; one sister, Terry Taylor of Lafayette, Calif.; two grandchildren, Joshua and Lauren Taylor of Rock Springs; several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Tom Taylor. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 GINO CASEROTTO A memorial mass for Gino Caserotto was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A memorial rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Caserotto, 84, of 630 Elias Ave., Rock Springs, did at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past three days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Casesrotto died following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 9, 1914 in the Canal S. Bovo District of Primero, Austria, Tyrol, the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Zortea Caerotto. Caserotto emigrated from Italy to Superior with his mother at the age of 6. He attended schools in Superior until the 11th grade, when he started working for the Union Pacific Coal Company. Caserotto was then drafted into the Army, where he served during World War II. He was a staff sergeant and squad leader of Company E 36th in the armored infantry in England, France, Belgium and Germany. Caserotto participated in three major campaigns, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Bade and the Purple Heart. Following his discharge from the Army in 1945, Caserotto continued work for the Union Pacific Coal Company until the mines closed. He then moved to Rock Springs where he worked for Mountain Fuel, the post office and FMC until his retirement in 1979. Caserotto was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. His pursuits included fishing, drawing and gardening. Caserotto is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Rosina and Andy Legerski of Rock Springs; nieces and nephews, Ann and J.L. Jernegan III of Scottsdale, Ariz., Paul and Carol Legerski of Rock Spirngs, Tena and Russ Oehler of Walla Walla, Wash., Gene and Becky Legerski of Casper, and Ivy Beveridge of Rock Springs; and great-nieces and nephews, Chad and Todd Rumsey of Scottsdale, Julie, Erin and Mark Legerski of Rock Springs, Justin, Greyson and Dominic Oehler of Walla Walla, Megann, Zachary and Koltin Legerski of Casper, and Krista and Russ Beveridge of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 DALE DONOHEW FLOR Funeral services for Dale Donohew Flor were conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 1999, at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way in Rock Springs with the Rev. Jeanny House officiating. Burial took place in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Flor, 97, of Rock Springs, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a resident of the past nine years. She was born July 20, 1901 in Memphis, Mo., the daughter of James and Zoe Donohew. She was orphaned at an early age and was raised by her Aunt Pearl. She graduated from high school in LaPlata, Mo. In 1919 and then graduated from Teachers State College in Kirksville, Mo. She taught school in Caney, Kan., and Norman, Okla., and in 1925 came to Rock Springs and taught three years at Washington Elementary School. She married Guido M. Flor in 1928 in Rock Springs. Together they ran the Flor Bowling Lanes for 50 years, retiring in 1978. Her pursuits included bowling, sewing, bridge and reading. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include two daughters, Essie and husband Ray Crenshaw of Marietta, Ga., and Zoanne Henderson of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Becky (Crenshaw) Kehoe and husband Matt of Alpharetta, Ga., Mark Crenshaw and wife Marti of Clearwater, Fla., Beth (Henderson) Cox and husband Ron of Dallas and Noralee (Henderson) Radakovich and husband Bryan of Rock Springs; and six great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Megan Kehoe of Alpharetta, Jessica and Cody Crenshaw of Clearwater and Clint and Kyla Radakovich of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guido M. Flor in 1987 and her son-in-law, Dave Henderson in 1994, as well as her parents, her Aunt Pearl, one brother and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 CHRISTINA MEHLE A mass of Christian burial for Christina Mehle was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Robert Lynch of the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, March 26, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Hanson, Gregory Mehle, William Mehle Jr., James Mehle Jr., Patrick Mehle and Michael Mehle. Mrs. Mehle, 95, of 333 North Bridger Ave., Pinedale, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 22, 1999, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. A resident of Pinedale since 1996 and former longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Mehle had been in ill health for the past three months. She was born on June 13, 1903 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Sustericich Rahonce. Mrs. Mehle attended schoolsin Slovenia. She married Martin Mehle in Rock Springs on Nov. 22, 1921, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 1947. Mrs. Mehle was the owner-operator of Martin’s Bar from 1945 until the 70s when she retired. She was a homemaker and a seamstress. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin C. and Ilene of Pinedale and James M. and Joyce Mehle of Rock Springs; one brother, Cyril Rahonce of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, William M. and Frank M.; four sisters, Julia, Frances, Antonia and Paula; and two granddaughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 ANNA MARIE EMERY RAWLINS - Rosary and vigil for Anna Marie Emery were conducted on Friday, March 26, at 5:45 pm, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rawlins. Funeral liturgy was conducted on Saturday, March 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Malcolm Reid celebrant. Burial followed at Rawlins Cemetery. Mrs. Emery, 82, of Rawlins, died March 22, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County. Mrs. Emery was born Aug. 12, 1916, to Andrew P. and Helena (Latimus) Bugas in Wamsutter. She married Marvin Emery on Feb. 26, 1939, in Casper. They resided in Rawlins where Mrs. Emery worked as a social worker for Department of Public Assistance and Social Services. After retiring, she spent her time as a volunteer at the Rawlins library and as a substitute teacher. Her pursuits included reading She was a member of the Women's Service Club and St. Vincent DePaul. She is survived by her children, Mary Williams of Rawlins and William "Bill” Emery of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Kathleen, Robert, Matthew and Beth Williams, all of Rawlins, Keith Emery of Monterey, Calif., Kevin Emery and his wife Cynthia of Monterey, and Kelly Haag and her husband Ray of Rawlins; great-grandchildren, Devin and Collin Williams of Rawlins, Dustin and Travis Haag of Rawlins, and Desiree and Sophia Emery of Monterey and brothers, Andrew Bugas of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ted Bugas of Astoria, Ore., and Paul Bugas of White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Mrs. Emery was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin; her brothers, Carl, John S., William F. and Russell Bugas; and her sister, Helen Bugas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 THOMAS A. HUDACHKO JR. SALT LAKE CITY -- A funeral mass for Thomas A. Hudachko Jr. was celebrated on Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church. A vigil service took place on March 27, 1999. Committal service was at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Hudachko, 84, died on March 22, 1999, in Salt Lake City due to complications from surgery. Hudachko was born Oct. 12, 1914, in Rock Springs. He moved to Salt Lake City in 1949. He excelled both academically and in sports at Rock Springs High School. He served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II. He married Evelyn (Dollee) Veronda, Dec. 14, 1940. She died July 25, 1975. He then married Karen Coon on Oct. 7, 1979. He was employed by Pacific Fruit and Produce Co. for 48 years. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church for many years, where he volunteered as an usher and assisted in bingo for over 30 years. Hudachko is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Art and wife Susan, Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Tom, Peter and Emily; sisters, Tess Butler and Josephine Potter; brother, Alois; stepdaughters, Mary, Margaret, Carolyn, Jennifer and Deborah; 13 step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 ROSELINE M. GONZALES CHEYENNE -- A memorial mass of Christian burial for Roseline M. Gonzales was conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 300 E. Fifth St., Cheyenne. Inurnment took place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Gonzales, 55, of 389 Hoskins Lane, Rock Springs, died at 7:25 am Thursday, March 25, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1943, in Loveland, Colo., the daughter of Antonio and Elefar Garcia Martinez. She attended schools in Cheyenne and married Steve J. Gonzales on July 6, 1963, in Cheyenne. She had been employed as a telephone operator for AT&T and also front desk manager for the Holiday Inn. Mrs. Gonzales was a member of the Catholic Church and her interests were traveling, cooking, sewing, various hobbies and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Steve of Rock Springs; four brothers, Patrick Martinez, Mike Martinez and Onofre Martinez, all of Cheyenne and Robert Martinez of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sisters, Delores Miller of Cheyenne and Olivia Kelley of Denver; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Bessie Madrid and Sofie Martinez. Cremation has taken place in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 ANDREW KANDRIS Andrew Kandris, 78, a retiree from the Union Pacific Railroad and former resident of Green River, died March 16, 1999, in Chandler, Ariz., where he resided. He was a graduate of Green River High School and served in the Navy in World War II. He is survived by two brothers, Chris Kandris of Chandler and Nick Kandris; and a sister, Krina Komadina of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 BRUCE PLATT PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Services for Bruce Platt were on Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at Carr-Tenney Mortuary in Tempe, Ariz. Platt, 60, of 12194 S. Shoshoni, Phoenix, Ariz., died on March 26, 1999. He is survived by his wife, the former Gayle Fabiny; his father, Marvin Platt of Texas; sister, Betty Guynan of Nebraska; one niece; one nephew; and a stepson, Gary Slagowski of Castle Rock, Colo. He is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. George Fabiny. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 L. HERSHEL SMALLWOOD BOISE, Idaho - Funeral services L. Hershel Smallwood were conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 1, at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho. Burial followed in Dry Creek Cemetery. Smallwood, 77, died on Palm Sunday, March 28, 1999, of emphysema at his home in Boise. Smallwood was born in Bruneau, Idaho, on March 16, 1922, to Paul and Oma Smallwood. He attended schools in Mountain Home, Arena Valley and Homedale. He grew up on ranches and farms, breaking horses and branding cattle. He courted Theda Morrison, his future wife, and together their pursuits included dancing, picnicking, hiking and swimming. He married Theda on Nov. 9, 1946, in Boise at the Old First Baptist church at Tenth and Jefferson, Smallwood worked as a master electrician and a superintendent for Jelco Incorporated for 26 of his 44 year career. Through the years, he, with his family, lived in seven states and 16 cities. His hobbies and interests revolved around people. Sunday school was part of their lives and it was there that they met many of their lifelong friends. Following the birth of their children, their pursuits included camping, boating, fishing, hunting and motorcycle riding, Smallwood's pursuits also included old time country music. He was the second of three children. He was preceded in death by his mother, Oma Dooms Ford; his stepfather, Lee Ford; his brother, Ethmer "Bud" Smallwood; his sister, Pauline Smallwood Welch; and one grandchild, Joshua Ray Smallwood. He is survived by his wife, Theda Morrison Smallwood; four children, Ray Smallwood and his wife Janet, Tana Smallwood Hartmann and her husband Steve, Kelly Smallwood and his wife Cari, and Sunny Smallwood; seven grandchildren. Prairie and Taylor Small wood, Joel and Mahli Hartmann, and Zachary, Keshia and Sawyer "Hershel" Smallwood; and acquaintances, Dewaine and Sunny Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 3, 1999 ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PROVO, Utah -- Funeral services for Elizabeth Williams were conducted Thursday, April 1, 1999, at 10 a.m. in the Bonneville 6th Ward Chapel, 200 S. 100 E. in Provo, Utah. A graveside service was conducted at the Bennington, Idaho, Cemetery at 5 p.m. following the funeral services. Mrs. Williams, 85, died on Monday, March 29, 1999, in Provo. She was born on Sept. 9, 1913, in Bennington to Hyrum Lester and Vara Mouritsen Lindsay. She attended schools in Bennington and Montpelier, Idaho, and attended the University of Utah briefly. Her pursuits included basketball and swimming in her youth. On Oct. 18, 1934, she married Hugh Callahan Williams in Logan, Utah, and the marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple. They made their home in Rock Springs. He died in 1954, and in 1970 she moved to the Provo, Utah, area. She worked as a secretary for the Wyoming State Mine Inspection office for 14 years and in the Provo Utah Temple for more than 10 years. Her pursuits included her family, her church, learning, music, gardening, reading, natural healing, and working with her hands. She is survived by seven children, Richard Larry (Jean), president of the Guatemala City Central Mission, Sherie (Robert C.) Baldridge of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Edward Glen (Carol) of Lander, Elizabeth Marie (Hank) Rinquest of West Valley City, Utah, Norma Kay (Dennis) McNiven of Huntley, Mont., Donna Carol (Michael) O'Leary of Orting, Wash, and Suzan Tamari (Jimmy) Kunz of Bern, Idaho; three stepchildren, Alice McLennan and Evan George (Jane) Williams of Rock Springs and Edith Louise (Gerald) Stout of Farson; three sisters and one brother, May (Ferris N.). Call of Orem, Utah, Adelia Olson of Roy, Utah, Immogene (LaVell), Rich of Nampa, Idaho, and Darrell Raymond (Gwen) Lindsay of Soda Springs, Idaho; 53 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren. One son, David Warren, and two stepsons, Hugh Ernest and Robert Charles, also preceded her in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 WILLIAM THOMAS ROBERTSON A mass of Christian burial for William Thomas Robertson was celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ron Yovich, Joe Yovich Jr., Mark Magagna, Matt Yovich, Michael Magagna and Garry McLean. Robertson, 60, of 1928 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 1999, shortly after his arrival at the Avoylles Hospital in Marksville, La. Robertson died following a sudden illness. Robertson was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 27 years and former resident of Mississippi. Robertson was born on Sept. 19, 1938, in Carosby, Miss., the son of the late Sam Robertson and Annie Belle Helton Robertson. He attended schools in Carosby and graduated from high school there. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Robertson married the former Anne Yovich on May 17, 1975 in Evanston and they later had their marriage blessed in the Catholic Church. At the time of his death, Robertson was employed by the Wyoming Transportation Department as a surveyor of 13 years and formerly was employed by DeBernardi Construction in Rock Springs. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Anne of Rock Springs; mother, Annie Belle Robertson of Leakesville, Miss.; two sons, Tommy Robertson of Mobile, Ala., and Ron Boschetto of London, England; two daughters, Paula Lightsey of Mobile and Kathy Boschetto of San Francisco; five brothers, Cecil Robertson of Zachary, La., Sam Robertson of Woodville, Miss., Gavin C. Robertson of Crosby, Miss., Bobby Robertson of Purvis, Miss., and David Robertson of Sand Hill, Miss.; two sisters, Margaret Smith and Ann Eyrich, both of Natchez, Miss.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Robertson was preceded in death by his father, Sam and one sister, Bonnie Brewer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 CHRISTOPHER T. JOHNSON A mass of Christian burial for Christopher T. Johnson was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A wake service with rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeremy Johnson, Jason Kofford, Brandon Phillips, Brandon Hearthwald, Justin Dougherty and Travis Castillon. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Chacon, Joe Chacon, Jeremy Potter, Trevor Castillon, Jamie Castillon, T.J. Castillon, Eric Castillon, Bryce Castillon, Keith Johnson, Bert Barney, Matt Vigil, Johnny Morris and Danny Winter. Johnson, 16, of 245 N. Fifth W., Green River, died on Monday, April 5, 1999, at his home. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Johnson was found dead in his residence at about 3:39 a.m. by family members and the Green River Police Department. He had been a lifelong resident of Green River. Johnson was born on Nov. 25, 1982 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Edward T. and Linda Castillon Johnson. He was a sophomore at Green River High School at the time of his death. His pursuits included fishing, hunting, snowboarding, water skiing and camping. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents; his paternal grandfather, M.T. Johnson of Salt Lake City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Enrique and Natividad Castillon; and his paternal grandmother, Geraldine Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 ANNIE PADILLA A mass of Christian burial for Annie Padilla was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Padilla, 67, of 610 Hutton St., Green River, died at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 1999 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past 12 days. She was a resident of Green River for the past 30 years and former resident of Carlsbad, N.M. Mrs. Padilla was born on Feb. 11, 1932, in Madrid, N.M., the daughter of the late Genaro and Antonia Dominguez Martinez. She attended schools in Price, Utah, and was a graduate from East Carbon High School with the class of 1950. She married Enrique Padilla on Oct. 15, 1950 in Dragerton, Utah. Mrs. Padilla worked as a homemaker during her life and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry of Green River; one daughter, Erbie Godwin and husband Randy of Richmond, Va.; three sons, Michael Padilla of Green River, Tony Padilla of Portland, ore., and Marty Padilla of Denver; two sisters, Connie Vegas of Ogden, Utah, and Genevieve Sisneros of Plain City, Utah; three brothers, Manuel Martinez of Roy Utah, Howard Martinez of Atlanta, Ga., and Robert Martinez of Clearfield, Utah; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Genaro and Antonia Martinez, one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 MARGARET BERNICE JOLLEY DALEY CASPER - Funeral services for Margaret Bernice Jolley Daley, 75, were conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Marvin Skogen of Shepherd of the Valley Care Center officiating. Burial was in the Guernsey Cemetery in Guernsey. She died April 2, 1999, at the Wyoming Medical Center. Mrs. Daley was born on Sept. 13, 1923, to Kirby Riskus Jolley and Bernice Shaw Jolley in Lavoy. She went to school in the Midwest. When she was nine years old, she contracted polio and was in the Children's Hospital in Denver for two years. She and her family moved to Guernsey while she was in high school and she graduated in 1941. She attended business school in Denver for one year. She married Robert Daly on July 19, 1942. He proposed at the end of June while she was home on summer vacation and he had come home on leave. She worked for the federal government while her husband was stationed in Washington, D.C. They then moved to Arizona, where he was a link trainer instructor until the end of the war, after which they returned to Guernsey. They then moved to Casper in 1948. After her husband died, she went to work for Ramada Inn as a night auditor then later she worked for Anita's Bookkeeping Service until she retired. Her pursuits were bridge and cards, knitting, crocheting and crossword puzzles. She belonged to the hospital auxiliary, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Carpenters Union, Sewing Club, Bridge Club and the Christian Women's Club. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Hawks and Cheryl Brothwell; two sons, Dennis Daley and Glenn Daley; one sister, Anita James; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in October of 1970; one brother, Kirby Jolley; and one sister, Dorothy Blevins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 GEORGE JOHN DERNOVICH SALT LAKE CITY -- A funeral mass for George John Dernovich was celebrated Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at 10 a.m. at the Carmelite Monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd. Interment was in the Mountain View Memorial Estates. Dernovich, 76, died on March 30, 1999, at the VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City. He was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Tippary, Iowa, to August and Julia Dernovich. He was married to Josephine Sergio and later divorced and then married to Eileen Mannix and later divorced. He served in World War II in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a staff sergeant for L Company, 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, 1st Division in Guadalcanal, Pelieu and the Asian Theater in Okinawa. Later, he had a career as a salesman for Nabisco, Society Candy and then spent 16 years with Sweets Candy Company, Salt Lake City. At the time of his death, George was a resident of Lewistown, Mont. for 22 years. He is survived by one daughter, Michelle Weyler, Las Vegas; sister, Vera Cooper, Salt Lake City; brothers, August and Frank Dernovich, both of Rock Springs, sisters, Agnes Griffith of Green River, Helen West and Toni Dernovich of Camirro, Calif. He was preceded in death by daughter, Cheryl A. Hammer --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 GARY LEE HUGHES SR. Funeral services for Gary Lee Hughes Sr. were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Chaplin William Sutko of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 conducted the services. Hughes, 52, of 1361 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died at about 7 p.m., March 31, 1999, 17 miles west of Cody at Milepost 33. He had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 26 years and former resident of Stockton, Calif. Hughes was born on Oct. 10, 1946, in Phoenix, Ariz., the son of the late Howard and Marie Cambron Hughes. Hughes attended schools in Stockton and graduated from the Stockton High School with the class of 1965. He was employed as an operating engineer with the International Union of Operators Engineers at Casper. Hughes was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in the Vietnam War. His pursuits were hunting, fishing, wood carving and riding his Harley. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited. Survivors include two sons, Gary Hughes of Billings, Mont., and Austin Brashier of Rock Springs; one daughter, Dawn Gessel of Cove, Utah; one brother, Rick Hughes of Stockton; one sister, Linda Wakeland of Stockton, three grandchildren, Jared Hughes of Rock Springs, Jade Hughes of Rock Springs and Shania Gessel of Cove; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 ELSIE MARIE NOUSI Elsie Marie Nousi, 79, of 612 D St., died at her home at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 1999, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 19, 1919, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John Henry and Impie J. Simonson Huhta. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from high school with the class of 1937. She married Tim Nousi on Sept. 22, 1942, in Green River. Survivors include her husband, Tim of Rock Springs, one daughter, Janice (Ray) Jeffries of Rock Springs; one son, Tim J. (Dottie) Nousi of Arvada, Colo.; three grandchildren, Lisa Chaney, Erica Nousi and Tim B. Nousi; and one great-grandchild, Elizabeth Marie Chaney. She was preceded in death by her parents. Private family services have taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 CAROL LORRAINE RANTA BASIN -- Graveside memorial service for Carol Lorraine Ranta was conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 1999, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Basin with the Rev. Kent Dempsey officiating. Mrs. Ranta, 62, died on March 26, 1999, in Bullhead City, Ariz., where she had spent the winter with her husband and mother-in-law, Peggy Ranta, She was born Oct. 16, 1936, in Basin, the daughter of Silas Bert and Mabel L. McCracken. She was president of the Basin High School graduating class of 1955. Mrs. Ranta worked at Mountain Bell and as a manager for AT&T for more than 37 years. She started her career in Basin and worked in several locations in Wyoming until 1981 when she transferred to Phoenix, Ariz. She moved to Billings, Mont., in 1992 to be closer to her home in Basin and finished her career there in 1993. Since retiring, her pursuits included traveling with her in-laws, Arne and Peggy Ranta, working in her flower garden, rock hunting, spending time in the mountains and being with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Lyle of Basin; two daughters, Marie and Mary McCracken, both of Kansas City, Mo., one brother, Fred McCracken of Escanaba, Mich.; two sisters, Lura Gonzales of Sheridan and Kathleen Noe of Denver; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 LEE ANN MERIWEATHER DARDANELLE, Ark, -- The funeral for Lee Ann Meriweather, 19, of Plainview, who died Monday, March 29, was at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle, Ark., by the Rev. Bradley Finkbeiner. She and her fiance, Delbert Smith, and two of his siblings, Christopher Smith, 21, and Jenniffer Smith, 16, were killed in a head-on collision near Fort Collins, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 CHRISTOPHER SMITH DARDANELLE, Ark. - Funeral services for Christopher Smith were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Wayne Bookout and the Rev. Bradley Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Smith, 21, of Rock Springs, formerly of Ola, Ark., died Monday, March 29. Born March 3, 1978, in Amarillo, Texas, he was a student at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors are his parents, Ronald Wayne and Donna Byrd Smith of Rock Springs; a son, Tristan Smith of Dardanelle, Ark.; and a sister, Amanda Smith of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 DELBERT SMITH DARDANELLE, Ark. -- Funeral services for Delbert Smith were Saturday at 11 a.m. in Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, Ark., with the Rev. Wayne Bookout and the Rev. Bradley Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Smith, 18, of Ola died Monday, March 29. He was born April 3, 1980, in Danville, Ark., and worked in the freezer department of Zero Mountain Industries. He was the fiance of Lee Ann Meriweather. Survivors are his parents, Ronald Wayne and Donna Byrd Smith of Rock Springs, and a sister, Amanda Smith, also of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 1999 JENNIFFER SMITH DARDANELLE, Ark. Funeral services for Jenniffer Smith were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, Ark., with the Rev. Wayne Bookout and the Rev. Bradley Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Miss Smith, 16, of Rock Springs, formerly of Ola, Ark., died Monday, March 29. She was born Oct. 22, 1982,in Amarillo, Texas. She was a 10th-grade student. Survivors are her parents, Ronald Wayne and Donna Byrd Smith, and a sister, Amanda Smith, all of Rock Springs --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 LILY GALVEZ A mass of Christian burial for Lily Galvez was celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs. Galvez, 96, of 1011 N. Front St., Rock Springs, died at 11:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 50 years, Mrs. Galvez had been in ill health for the past several years. Mrs. Galvez was born on June 3, 1902 in Tierra Amarilla, N.M., the daughter of the late Amaranta and Frances Luna Casias. She married Juan Ted Rivera in Tierra Amarilla and he preceded her in death in 1938. She married Daniel J. Galvez in Castillo, N.M., in 1939 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1979. Mrs. Galvez worked as a kitchen aide for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 16 years until her retirement in 1955. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the American Legion. Survivors include two sons, Ted Rivera and wife Priscilla of Rock Springs and David Galvez of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mary Chavez of Salt Lake City, Ruth Frady of Rock Springs and Margaret Martinez and husband Juan of Reliance; three brothers, Leo Casias of San Diego, Calif., Felipe Casias of Los Angeles, Calif., and Rudy Casias of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Mary Pacheco and Viola Atenico, both of Tierra Amarrilla; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; one daughter in infancy; two sons, Thomas and Fred Rivera; and one sister, Adela Casias. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 MARY O. (WARD) LENHART Graveside services for Mary O. (Ward) Lenhart were conducted on Monday, April 12, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Green River with the Rev. Laurie Bruce officiating. Mrs. Lenhart, 85, longtime Rawlins resident, died at United Medical Center West in Cheyenne on April 5, 1999. She had resided in Cheyenne since April of 1996. Mrs. Lenhart was born Jan. 10, 1914 in Rossville, Kan., the daughter of Samuel and Nora Ward. The family moved to Evanston in 1917 and in 1926, they moved to Green River where Mrs. Lenhart graduated from high school. Later she was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad as PBX operator. It being the company rule at the time, Mrs. Lenhart quit her job to marry Ed J. Lenhart on Aug 18, 1937. In August 1941, the couple moved to Rawlins where Ed Lenhart was road foreman of engines for the Union Pacific. In January 1944 she was employed by the Union Pacific as chief PBX operator at the time of its installation and worked until its termination in December of 1957 when the Union Pacific went to the dial system. Following her husband’s death, she was employed by the Carbon County Library from 1968 until the time of her retirement in 1975. Mrs. Lenhart was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rawlins. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star and Past Matron of Wyoming Chapter No. 7, a member of Tamah Temple No. 73, Daughters of the Nile and the Nile Dewing Group. She was also Past Guardian of Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 45. She is survived by nephews, Gary Riedl of Cheyenne, Richard Riedl of Ames, Iowa, and Howard Logan of Green River. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Orlena Riedl and Veta Twitchell, and nephew, Terry Twitchell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 CLIFFORD WHITE Funeral services for Clifford White were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of Ninth and Pearl St., Rock Springs. Vicar Daniel Holthus officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Chad White, David White, Clair Jelliff, Austin Skiles, Justin Skiles and Danny Bach. White, 80, of 209 Thomas St., Rock Springs, died at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 1999, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness. White had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and was a former resident of Bottineau, N.D. He was born on Nov. 11, 1918 in Plentywood, Mont., the son of the late George B. and Bessie McCullough White. He attended schools in the Oak Valley Township. White married the former Ruth Getzlaff on July 15, 1941 in The Willow Creek Lutheran Church. He was a self-employed farmer and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. White was a retired U.S. Medical Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Rock Springs; two sons, Darus White and Terry White, both of Rock Springs; two daughters, Geraldine Cisco of Indianapolis, Ind., and Janice Jelliff of Grand Fords, N.D.; one brother, Alvin White of Tucson, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. White was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Elliot and sister, Norine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 GEORGE J. FREEMAN MAGNA, Utah—A funeral mass for George J. Freeman was celebrated Thursday at noon at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 450 E. 2100 S. A vigil services was conducted at the church Wednesday at 7 p.m. Freeman, 64, died on April 11, in Murray, Utah, due to a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 25, 1934 to John M. and Ida Burnett Freeman in Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1953. He attended the University of Wyoming and then joined the Army and served two years in Europe. When he returned, he went to work for Hercules in Salt Lake City where he lived until his death. He is survived by two sons, Tony and Michael of Salt Lake City; sister, Ellen Merrell and brother, Kenneth Freeman, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James and sister, Ida. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 KENNETH E. CATRON FORT COLLINS, Colo. - A memorial service for Kenneth E. Catron was conducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 11, at First Christian Church, Fort Collins, Colo. The Rev. David Niquette officiated. Catron, 88, of Fort Collins, died Friday, April 9, 1999, in Fort Collins. Catron was born Sept. 29, 1910, in Mullen, Neb., to Edmund Enoch Catron and Jane Ellen Johnson Catron. He graduated from Mullen High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Chadron State Teachers College in Chadron, Neb., and a masters of education degree from Colorado State of Education (now UNC) in Greeley, Colo. He married Donavine Reighly on Aug. 31, 1937, in Ogalala, Neb. He taught school in several rural schools in Hooker County. After graduating from college, he was superintendent of schools for 31 years in small schools in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. He was an elementary school principal for 19 years in Rock Springs. He retired in 1976 and moved to Fort Collins in 1978. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Fort Collins. He was a life member of the National Education Association and Parent Teacher Association. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He had been Worthy Patron of Chapter 26 in Rock Springs. His pursuits included carpentry and cabinet making as well as fishing and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Donavine Catron of Fort Collins; son, Ken Catron and his wife Elizabeth of Farmington, N.M.; two daughters, Barbara Bretz and husband Nicholas of Arvada, Colo., and Jan Catron of Fort Collins; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 PHILLIP EDWARD DAVIDSON Funeral services for Phillip Edward Davidson were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at the LDS Church located at 1250 W. Teton Blvd. in Green River. Bishop Jack Feller of the Green River LDS 5th Ward officiated. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery, Lyman. Pallbearers were Steve Reyes, Doug Dunkerly, Layne Davidson, Curtis Hansel, Jeff Robinson and Chris Robinson. Honorary pallbearers were Ralph Davidson, Dell Brady, Leon Brady, Mike Davidson, Brook Davidson and Mark Davidson. Davidson, 20, of 762 W. Third N., died at approximately 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at his home. He was a life long resident of Green River. He was born Oct. 12, 1978, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Dale M. Davidson and Patricia I. Flynn Davidson. He attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1997. He was employed by Brady's Auto Body Shop in Green River and his interests included hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his mother, Patricia I. Davidson of Cheyenne; his father and stepmother, Dale and Cindy M. Davidson of Green River; one brother, C.R. McCoy of Green River; two sisters, Annisa Collette Heller of Palmer, Alaska, and Karen Marie Hansel of Odessa, Texas; his paternal grandmother, Roslia Marie Davidson of Green River; his maternal grandmother, Della Flynn of Rawlins; four aunts; three uncles; and several cousins and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward A. Davidson, and four cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 SHANNON LEE DECKER A memorial service for Shannon Lee Decker was conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, 1999, at the LDS Church located at 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Kirt Rees of the Rock Springs Pilot Butte LDS Ward officiated. Mrs. Decker, 40, of 424½ A St., Rock Springs, former resident of Evanston, died of cancer at 3:45 a.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, at her residence. She was born April 21, 1958, in Craig, Colo., the daughter of William Stanley and Margaret Virginia Graff Preece. She attended schools in Craig and Moffat County High School. She married Stormy Steve Decker on April 12, 1991, In Centennial. Her interests were camping, fishing and plants. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Survivors include her husband, Stormy Decker of Evanston, and three sons, Zackariah Steve Decker of Evanston and Kyle Travis Decker and Zeb Harris, both of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 CLETUS R. DUE GRANDFIELD, Okla. - Memorial services for Cletus R. Due were conducted March 30 at the First United Methodist Church in Grandfield. Due, 66, former Rock Springs resident, died Sunday, March 28, 1999, in a Lawton, Okla., hospital after a brief illness. Due was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Grandfield, Okla. He and Janay John were married Oct. 24, 1955, in Grandfield. He entered the Army in 1953 after graduating from high school. After his discharge in 1955, he moved to the Rocky Mountain area and worked for Halliburton Co. for 20 years. He retired in Rock Springs in 1975 and moved back to Grandfield where he began farming. He was a member of the Grandfield First United Methodist Church where he held the position of chairman of the Administration Board for several years. He served as a board member for Grandfield public schools for 10 years. Survivors include his wife; a son, James Lowell of Frederick, Okla., a daughter, Ranay L. Alcorn of Bristow, Okla.; three brothers, Earl of New Orleans, La., Marion of Yukon, Okla., and L.D. of Grandfield; three sisters, Helen Champion of Grandfield, Janis Latimer and Wilma Hill, both of Iowa Park; and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 CHARLES MERRIL EMERSON A memorial service for Charles Merril Emerson was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A memorial graveside service was conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at the Lake View Cemetery in Hertel, Wis. Emerson, 72, of 103 Ranchview Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 1 a.m. Monday, April 5, 1999, at his residence. A resident of Rock Springs since 1962 and former resident of Thermopolis, Emerson died following a lengthy illness. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Emerson was found dead in his residence at about 8:55 a.m. by family members. He died from apparent natural causes. The case was investigated by the coroner's office and Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office. Emerson was born on Oct. 12, 1926, in Hertel, the son of the late Worthington and Dorothy Larrabee Emerson. He attended schools in Hertel. He married Lois Mork on July 27, 1953, and she preceded him in death on June 8, 1993. Emerson married Betty Todd on Nov. 13, 1993, in Rock Springs. Emerson was the owner and operator of Emerson Well Service in Rock Springs for the past 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty of Rock Springs, four sons, Charles M. and wife Stephanie Emerson of Evans, Colo., Michael and wife Karen Emerson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Michael and wife Lori Todd of Green River and John E, Todd of Worland; two daughters, Tonie Emerson of Rock Springs and Sandy and husband Pat Chormley of Rock Springs; one sister, Grace Plaster of Spooner, Wis.; eight grandchildren, Charles Emerson III, Margaret Emerson, Carissa Emerson, Lindsie Emerson, Michael Emerson, Crystal Todd, Beau Todd and Betsy Ghormley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Buster and one granddaughter. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 PATRICIA ANN MCMILLAN ST. GEORGE, Utah - Funeral services for Patricia Ann "Patty" McMillan were Thursday, April 15, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara LDS 3rd Ward Chapel, 1625 N. Lava Flow Drive, St. George, Utah. Mrs. McMillan, 57, died Monday, April 12, 1999, at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George. She was born Jan. 30, 1942, in Navosota, Texas, to Ernest E. and Ruth Bolton Danner. She married Thomas John "Tim" McMillan on May 28, 1965, in Rock Springs Mrs. McMillan lived in Rock Springs until 1995. She worked in the school lunch programs in Rock Springs and in Green River. She was a homemaker, a wife, a mother and a grandmother. Her pursuits included the outdoors, camping, fishing, going for rides, sightseeing, wind chimes, hot air balloons and shopping. She is survived by her husband, Tim; children, Terri Lynn (Timothy) Slaugh of Vernal, Utah, DeeAnn Anderson of Santa Clara, Utah, and Nicky Nevada McMillan of Santa Clara; a grandson, Cody Zachary McMillan; one grandchild on the way; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Janet McMillan of Rock Springs; sister-in-law, Florence McMillan of Mesa, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 ALFRED RALPH SELLERS ALFRED RALPH SELLERS SALT LAKE CITY -- Funeral services for Alfred Ralph Sellers were Friday, April 9, 1999, 11 a.m., at the Parliament Park Ward, 3935 S. 1500 W. Interment took place in Mountain View Memorial Park. Sellers, 65, died at his home on April 5, 1999, after an extended battle with cancer and emphysema. His pursuits included mountains, fishing and the outdoors. He was born on April 11, 1933, in Green River to Edwin Clair Sellers and Ann Elizabeth Wright. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War. He received numerous honors including Airman of the Month. He was discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He served in various capacities as a member of the LDS Church. Sellers worked for Western Electric, Mountain Bell and AT&T for 28 years retiring in 1989. He married Wanda Dawes on July 10, 1960, in Pinedale. The marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple on Aug. 17, 1991. He is survived by his wife; sons, Wes (Peggy) Elder, Riverton, Utah, Henry Kevin (Marjorie) Elder, Kearns, Utah, Jeffery (Jeanne) Elder, Orient, Ohio, and Alfred Ralph Sellers Jr.; daughters, Katherine (Mark) Dalgleish, Morrison, Colo., Rose Ann (David) Bowen, Morrison, and Alice (Dennis) Wright, Vernal, Utah: sisters, Ann Dale (Dick) Hodges, Green River and Barbara Redenbaugh, West Valley City, Utah; 17 grandchildren; and one-great-grandchild due in June. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Edwin James and Clair Eugene. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 1999 JOHN YENKO John Yenko, 69, 1230 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 4:41 a.m. Friday, April 2, 1999, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale where he had been a resident for the past one month. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Yenko had been in ill health for the past four months. He was born on April 9, 1929, in Rock Springs, the son of John and Frances Retel Yenko. Yenko was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1947. He was with the U.S. Army Signal Corp during the Korean War. Yenko was a retired plumbing and heating consultant and was employed for many years with Vaughn's Plumbing and Heating. Yenko pursuits included fishing and hunting. He was a member of the American Fraternal Union. Survivors include his mother. Frances Yenko of Rock Springs; one daughter, Annette Despain of Jackson; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Jayne Marie Yenko of Cora; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Ruby Yenko of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1999 ROBERT ELTON THUM Funeral services for Robert Elton Thum were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Michael Barry officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View section in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Thum, 79, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., died Monday, April 19, 1999, in Los Angeles. He was a former resident of Rock Springs. He was born Aug. 19, 1919 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Gottlieb and Emma McMahan Thum. Thum attended schools in Rock Springs. During his junior year of high school, he transferred to the Pacific Military Academy in Southern California. Upon graduating from the Pacific Military Academy in 1937, he accepted a commission to the U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1942. Because of the United States involvement in World War II, he graduated early from the U. S. Naval Academy in December 1941. Soon after graduating at the top of his call from the U. S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, he received orders to serve in the Pacific Theater during World War II. On Dec. 24, 1941, he boarded the USS Hornet and headed to war. He served on the USS Hornet when the Doolittle raiders launched their attack against Japan and was aboard the Hornet when it was attacked and sunk by the Japanese in the Battle of Coral Sea. He also served on other aircraft carriers during World War II and fought in the major battles in the Pacific, including the Battle of Midway and the Battle for Guadalcanal. After World War II, while serving in the Navy, he earned a master's in business administration from New York University. After his retirement from the Navy, he had a career as a real estate investor in Southern California. Survivors include sons Robert E. Thum and wife Lynda of Savannah, Ga., and Richard E. Thum and wife Sharlene of San Antonio, Texas; daughters, Ann Jurski and husband Jim of Noblesville, Ind., Lynn Caldwell and husband Kevin of Dallas, and Margaret Thum Miles and husband Doug of Belmont, Calif.; grandchildren, David Jurski, Carrie Thum, Ryan Thum, John Robert Caldwell and William Caldwell, great-grandchildren, Dylan Jurski and Chandler Jurski; nieces Pat Barry Dunbar and Peg Barry; nephew, Rev. Michael Barry; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rose Thum Barry; granddaughter, Sara Jurski; and great-grandson Dustin Jurski. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1999 NICK ARMIJO ROCK SPRINGS-- A Mass of Christian burial for Nick Armijo was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at the our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Anthony Gallegos, Juan Gallegos, Pancho Gallegos, Michael Cisneros, Stephen Cisneros and Adonice Cisneros. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Jaramillo and Kent Vigil. Armijo, 89, or 522 R St., Rock Springs, died at 3:08 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Armijo had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Oct. 10, 1909, in Fragoso, N.M., the son of the late Felipe and Antonia Gonzales Armijo. Armijo attended schools in Fragoso. He married the former Mary Cordova on Jan. 19, 1967, in Rock Springs. Armijo worked as a maintenance man in Green River for the Union Pacific Railroad for 45 years. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Rose Armijo of Rock Springs; three stepsons, Felix Cisneros of Rock Springs, Steve Cisneros of Clearview, Utah; and John Cisneros of Denver; one stepdaughter, Rosemarie Gallegos of Denver; and several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1999 KIM LOAN CASH GREEN RIVER-- Funeral services for Kim Loan Cash were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. The Rev. Randy Smith of the Victory Christian Fellowship conducted the services. Pallbearers were Steve Cash, Phillip Cash, Walt Harrop, Russ Tyler, Raymond Taylor and Chuck Pridmore. Honorary bearers were the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club. Mrs. Cash, 32, of 2275 Pennsylvania Blvd., Green River, died Thursday April 15, 1999, at McKay Dee Medical Center in Ogden, Utah. Mrs. Cash was a resident of Green River since 1976 and a former resident of Burley, Idaho. She was born on March 1, 1967, in Burley, the daughter of Donald Ray and Arlena Green Taylor. Mrs. Cash attended schools in Burley. She married Ronald Wayne Cash in Green River on Dec. 27, 1993. Mrs. Cash was employed by K-Mart as a clerk. She was a member of the Green River Bible Baptist Church. Mrs. Cash is survived by her husband, Ronald Cash of Green River; her parents, Don and Arlena Taylor of Wamsutter; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, George "Bud" and Allene Cash of Laverne, Okla.; one son, Russell Tyler of Rock Springs; two daughters, Jessica Taylor and Nicole Cash, both of Green River; one brother Raymond Taylor of Delta, Colo.; one sister, Dawn Marie Taylor of Delta, Colo.; one granddaughter, Nakia Tyler of Rock Springs; and several aunts, unless and cousins. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Samantha, and her paternal and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1999 WILMA A. RENNER WORLAND-- Services for Wilma A. Renner were Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Worland. Officiant was the Rev. L. E. "Bud" Surles of Zion Lutheran Church. Burial was at Meeteetse Cemetery on Wednesday at noon. Mrs. Renner, 75, of Worland, died Saturday, April 17 at her home in Worland. She was born April 18, 1923, at Burlington to Roland and Hazel Enid (Hodson) Allen, but she was raised by her mother and stepfather, W. S. "Scott" Myers at Burlington where she attended schools. Following her marriage to Hans Hoover Renner on Oct. 9, 1939, she and her husband lived at Riverton and Cody before moving back to operate the Renner Ranch on the Greybull River for many years. In 1972 they moved to Worland. She was a past president of the Greybull Does and had been active in the Worland Does. She was a charter member of the Meeteetse Cowbelles and was a member of the Washakie Cowbelles, a member of the Washie Woolgrowers Auxiliary and had been the chairwoman of the Make-It-With-Wool contest in Worland and in adjoining counties. She was the first treasurer of the Meeteetse Cowbelles and was a lifetime member of the Wyoming Cowbelles Association and the National Cowbelles Association. She was a past president of the Friendly Circle Club at Burlington, a member of the Washakie County Republican Women, and a member of the Daughters of the Nile. She was a bridge player, paying both party and duplicate bridge. Her pursuits included dancing, Shriners functions, crocheting, reading, gardening and traveling. She is survived by her husband, H. Hoover Renner of Worland; daughters, Kristy Clark of Colleyville, Texas, Beverley (Mrs. Bob) Williams of Green River, Karene (Mrs. Ron) Smith of Rock Springs and Joan (Mrs. Stan) Skinner of Worland; brother, Harley Myers of Worland; sister, Vivian Boynton of Cody; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Neilsen Hoover Renner; a brother, Harry H. Allen; a sister, Dorothy Skeen; her parents; and a great-grandson, Andrew James Middlet. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1999 MURIEL "MICKEY" FERGUSON ROCK SPRINGS-- Funeral services for Muriel "Mickey" Ferguson were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Carl Hafner, George Buston, John Besso, Jim Genetti, Mike Kline and Jim Swafford. Mrs. Ferguson, 75, of 810 Big Horn, Rock Springs, died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at her residence. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Ferguson died following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 18, 1923, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Mary Schofield Duncan. Mrs. Ferguson attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Robert L. Ferguson Sr. on July 15, 1940, in Salt Lake City. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1985. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Baptist Church, United Mine Workers of America and American Association of Retired People. She is survived by one daughter, Connie R. Ferguson of Rock Springs; two sisters-in-law, Vivian Jelaca of Richmond, Va., and Thelma Duncan of Green River; one granddaughter, Leah Fay Ferguson of Mobile, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ferguson was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert L. Ferguson Sr.; son, Robert L. Ferguson Jr. on Oct. 29, 1991; two brothers, Cecil and Ted; and three sisters, Neta, Marge and Blanche. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1999 CHARLES "CHIC" MLINAR ROCK SPRINGS-- A Mass of Christian burial for Charles "Chic" Mlinar was recited at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mlinar, 84, of 1028 7th St., Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mlinar had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born on Jan. 27, 1915, in Reliance, the son of the late Ignatz Sr, and Mary Rakovic Mlinar. Mlinar attended schools in Rock Springs. He was employed as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company for 18 years and also worked at FMC Corporation as a miner for 20 years. Mlinar was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the American Fraternal Union. His pursuits included activities in the outdoors including fishing and hunting. Survivors include his sister, Louise Uremovich of Rock Springs; one niece, Judith Ann Edwards-Jones and husband Tom Jones of Seattle; one sister-in-law, Zella Mlinar of Rock Springs; several other nieces and nephews including JoAnn and Arnold "Burch" Vondenkamp of Rock Springs, Jim and Diana Mlinar of Rock Springs, Scott and Debbie Varley of Green River, and Roy and Pat Foltz of Denver; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Iggy Mlinar and Joe Mlinar; and one niece, Mable Marie Mlinar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1999 JOEY "THE BLOND TIGER" STARMAN ROCK SPRINGS-- Joey "The Blond Tiger" Starman, 87, of Yuma, Ariz., died on March 26, 1999. He was born in Cumberland on Jan. 17, 1912, the only child of Peter and Frances Starman. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Rock Springs, where he was raised and eventually graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1931. He was married to Ann Pleich for 32 years and they had three children, Jo-Anne (Johnny) Washburn, Diane (Allen) Edge and Joseph (Suzy) Starman. His grandchildren included Lisa, John, Joseph, Douglas, Nathan, Matthew and two great-grandchildren, Jason and Anthony. During their 33 years of marriage, Starman and his wife traveled. Their pursuits together also included dancing. Starman and his second wife Jean were married for 25 years. Through this marriage, Starman had three stepdaughters, Nikki, Kathy and Debbie. Their pursuits together included traveling and collecting and displaying maps of their travels. Starman was known in Wyoming and Colorado for his athletic and pugilistic abilities. He held four southwestern Wyoming track and field records at one time -- in the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard dash, the broad jump, and the javelin. Upon graduation, he received a football scholarship to the University of Wyoming, but his career was cut short when he suffered a severe ankle injury. As a professional boxer, he wond the Colorado State Golden Gloves and was also the Rocky Mountain Welterweight champion. He fought 104 fights, losing three. Hence he had the nickname "The Blond Tiger." He boxed an exhibition fight with Jack Dempsey. Starman was in the saloon/restaurant business for many years. He owned and managed saloons in Rock Springs (The Log Inn), Jackson (The Cowboy Bar), Pocatello, Idaho, (The Donetta Club), and Ketchum, Idaho, (The Chateau). During these years, he met famous people such as Tom Mix, Ernest Hemingway, Dempsey, Tyrone Power and Max and Buddy Baer. After leaving the Wyoming-Idaho area, Starman and his first wife Ann made their home in San Manuel, Ariz., in 1955. Prior to working for Magma Cooper Co. in the plant crusher for seven years, Starman was an iron worker and helped with the construction of the Magma plant site. After Magma, Starman managed the Triple XXX Bar for six years. He eventually moved to the Safford, Ariz. area and went to work for the state of Arizona at Fort Grant. His second wife Jean also worked at Fort Grant as a school teacher. Starman then moved to Yuma were he worked as a truant officer for various schools. His final move was to Tucson, Ariz., to the Oro Valley area, in 1989. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1999 LOUIS A. VOSIKA ROCK SPRINGS-- Louis A. Vosika, 80, of 88 Elk Drive, Pinedale, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at St. John's Hospital in Jackson. Vosika was a resident of Pinedale and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born Sept. 3, 1918, in Clearfield, S.D., the son of the late John and Mary Kvasnicha Vosika. He attended schools in Clearfield. Vosika married Lorraine Wagner in Victoria, Texas, on Aug. 8, 1942. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. After retirement from the city of Rock Springs in 1986, he moved from Rock Springs to Pinedale. His pursuits included fishing and camping with his friends and family. Vosika is survived by his wife, Lorraine Vosika of Pinedale; two sons, Ron Vosika and wife Linda of Riverton and Jack Vosika and wife Jude of Jackson; two daughters, Jana Pastor and husband Gary and Julie Lever and husband Jim, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Ida Sargent of Portland, Ore., and Marge Lyons of Lincoln, Neb.; 10 grandchildren, Kara, Laura and Nick Vosika, Josh, Zach and Jake Vosika, Ryan and Alyson Pastor and Alec and Austin Lever; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service was conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 1999 LENO ZADRA ROCK SPRINGS-- A Mass of Christian burial for Leno Zadra was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was recited at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk St., Sunday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Michael Swann, Cory Henson, Bob Bath, Jim Taucher, Robert Jusko and John Jusko. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Melinkovich, Gene Zadra, Albert Anselmi, Gene Clark and all of his many friends. Zadra, 86, of 1139 Vermont Ave., Rock Springs, died at 8:31 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Zadra had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born on Sept. 23, 1912, in Cis Tyrol, Italy, the son of the late John and Mary Clementi Zadra. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1932. Zadra married Edith L. Telck on June 14, 1947, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1996. Zadra served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He owned and operated the Fountain Club for 30 years. Zadra was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and a 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151. His pursuits included camping and fishing. Zadra is survived by one son, John Zadra and wife Vicki of Rock Springs; two daughters, Judy Swann and husband Dave of Rock Springs, and Lillian Zadra of Seattle; one sister, Mary Cologna of Ogden, Utah; six grandchildren, Michael Swann of Salt Lake City, Kristin and Cory Henson, John Zadra, Matthew Zadra and Jessica Zadra and Jacquie Zadra, all of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1999 DURENCE CLARKE A memorial services for Durence Clarke was April 22, 1999 at Treemont Retirement Community in Houston. Graveside services and inurnment were conducted on Friday, April 30, 1999, at 2 p.m. in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Clarke, 87, died Sunday, April 18, 1999 in Houston where he had been living since 1995. A former resident of Rock Springs and Superior, Clarke died following a lengthy illness. He was born in 1912 in Green County, Ind., the son of the late John Emory and Gertrude Clarke. He married the former Irene Zelenski in Superior and later began a long career in the Union Pacific coal mines. He went on to study art in Pacific Grove, Calif., and became an artist. He moved to Casper and then to Carlsbad, N.M., where he went to work for PotAsh Mining, Inc. He returned to Rock Springs in 1976 where he managed the El Rancho Mobile Home Park with his wife until retirement. Following her death in 1994, he moved to Houston and resided in Treemont Retirement Community. Clarke is survived by two grandchildren, Scott Edward Clarke and Laura Clarke Muchmore and husband Peter of Houston; one sister, Billie Barr in South Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene; one brother, Loyal Emory Clarke; and one son, Loyal Edward Clarke. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1999 GERALD “JUD” J. HARSHA A memorial service for Gerald “Jud” J. Harsha was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Military graveside services and inurnment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Harsha, 72, of 157 North 2nd East, Green River, died at about 4:30 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 1999 at his residence. A resident of Green River and a former resident of Las Vegas, Harsha died following a sudden illness. He was born in Montrose, Iowa on April 26, 1926, the son of the late Richard H. and Mable May Doty Harsha. Harsha attended schools in Green River. He married Mary P. Harsh in Rawlins on April 24, 1950. Harsha served in the United States Army during World War II. Before his retirement, Harsha worked as a security guard at the Aladdin Mint Casino in Las Vegs. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Harsha’s pursuits included fishing, hunting and making jewelry. He is survived by his wife, Mary Harsha of Green River; two sons, Robert C. Harsha and wife Nivia and Glen E. Harsha, all of Green River; three daughters, Connie K. King and husband Wayne of Las Vegas, Penny L. Royko and husband Gene of Henderson, Nev., and Linda S. Vassar and husband Danny of Overton, Nev.; five brothers, Ben Harsha, Red Harsha and Gene Harsha, all of Green River, George Harsha of Fort Bridger and Dick Harsha in South Carolina; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Harsha was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1999 DR. JOHN PERNICH A mass of Christian burial for Dr. John Pernich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Cemetery. Dr. Pernich, 66, of 429 Fremont Ave., Rock Springs, died at 12:07 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. Dr. Pernich was born Feb. 25, 1933, in Hanna, the son of the late John and Frances Helmann Pernich. He attended schoolsl in Rock Springs and was a graduate from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1951. Dr. Pernich then attended Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Neb., where he graduated in 1958. He married Mrilyn Burbach in Fremont, Neb., on June 7, 1958. Dr. Pernich was a United States Air Force veteran and obtained the rank of captain in the 36th Tactical Hospital in Bitburg, Germany. Dr. Pernich was nominated and elected in 1984 as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, a national organization of dentists. He was a member of the Wyoming Dental Association and served on the board of directors for three years. Dr. Pernich was also a member of the Southwestern Wyoming Dental Association. He was the president of the group for 1960-1970 and secretary/treasurer from 1981 to 1983. He was on the forensic Board of Directors on the state and local level. He attended the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C., in 1980. Dr. Pernich was currently serving as a forensic odontologist with the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and had that position since 1970. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Dr. Pernich was past president of the Lions Club, having served two terms, and was a trustee for manly years. He also served on the Civic Center Board. Dr. Pernich’s pursuits included being in the outdoors and working with his hands. He built his own cabin in Atlantic City where he pursued his favorite activities of fishing, four-wheeling and snowmobiling. Dr. Pernich is survived by his wife, Marilyn Pernich of Rock Springs; three sons, Dan Pernich of Indianapolis, Ind., Richard Pernich and wife Amy of Salt Lake City, and Karl Pernich of Ogden, Utah; three daughters, Amy Pernich of Rock Springs, Gail Rose and husband Eben of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Kirsten Pernich of Salt Lake City; one brother, Fred Taucher and wife Margaret of Greeley, Colo.; one sister, Lucille McFadden and husband E.H. “Ab” of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Katie and Nathan Rose of Flagstaff; and several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Evelyn Deru. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1999 DESSIE N. RATTERREE DALLASTA VANCOUVER, Wash. - Memorial services for Dessie N. Ratterree Dallasta were Saturday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel, 4700 St. John's Road, Vancouver, Wash. Burial was in Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Ore. Mrs. Dallasta, 83, 6610 NW Whitney Road, Vancouver, died Saturday, April 17, 1999, in Vancouver of natural causes. She was born Sept. 30, 1915, in Greenwood, Ark. She was a homemaker. Her pursuits included crocheting and making afghans. Survivors include a son, Tom Dallasta, and his wife, Marcia, of Vancouver; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo Dallasta, in 1997. The burial service was private. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 1999 PEGGY ANNA WALKER Memorial services for Peggy Anna Walker were conducted at 1 p.mn. Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at the First Assembly of God, located at 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs, with the Rev. Jesse Ybarra officiating. A memorial service was also conducted on Monday, April 26, 1999, at the Community Heights Alliance Church, 1000 E. 12th S., Newton, Iowa, with the Rev. Larry Spader officiating. Mrs. Walker, 53, of 245 Dora St., Rock Springs, died from cancer at 9:10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 1999, at her residence. She was born Aug. 25, 1945, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Edward A. Gragg and Darlene McDonald Martin. She attended schools in Iowa. She married Michael L. Walker on June 30, 1969, in Evanston. She owned and operated "The Old Rock Shop" on Highway 28 (South Pass area) to Lander for five years. Mrs. Walker also worked as a manager for I-80 Amoco and A&W for about five years and as a bartender for many years in Iowa and in Wyoming. She also was employed for Avis Rent-A-Car for a number of years. Her interests were sewing, camping, crafts, bowling, pool, cooking and baking. She is survived by her husband, Michael L. Walker of Rock Springs; her mother and stepfather, Leslie G. and Darlene Martin of Colfax, Iowa; one son, Brian D. (Laura) Walker of Newton, Iowa, one daughter, Terry D. Turner of What Cheer, Iowa; four brothers, Edward R. (Lois) Gilkison of Colfax, Iowa, Max L (Joyce) Gragg, Martin J. (Liz) Gragg and Mickey L. (Donna) Gragg, all of What Cheer; one sister, Pamela S. (Norman) Willey of Rock springs; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren: and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by her father, one brother, Michael O. Gragg, and grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1999 MARY KINCAID Mary Kincaid, 83, of 1402 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, May 5, 1999. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Kincaid had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Dec. 13, 1915, in Garfield, Utah, the daughter of the late Robert Pezely Sr. and Mary Mikez Pezely. Mrs. Kincaid married George Eugene Kincaid on Dec. 16, 1939, in Manila, Utah, and he preceded her in death on May 16, 1994. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Northside Guild of the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Kincaid’s pursuits included cooking and baking. Survivors include one son, Harold Kincaid of Rock Springs; two brothers, Fred Pezely of Salt Lake City and Bob Pezely of Rock Springs; four sisters, Rose Yardas of Rock Springs, Martha Eversole of Lander, Annie Cummings of Upton and Lucille Saunders of Casper; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George E. Kincaid; and one brother, Paul Pezely. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 10, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Sunday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Monday morning until time of funeral services. Mrs. Kincaid’s family will be receiving guests at the home of Rose and Jim Yardas, 1017 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1999 Violt Larsen Dies May 5 Violet B. Larsen, 78, of 210 Hay St., Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1999 Doris Smith Services Set GREEN RIVER—Doris M. Smith, 75, of 275 Clark St., Green River, died at 1:33 p.m. May 4, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Smith had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Jan. 19, 1924 the daughter of the late James and Carrie Reeves Newman. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Montrose High School with the class of 1941 in Montrose, Colo. She married Henry Smith Sept. 24, 1949, in Billings, Mont. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Episcopal Church. Her pursuits included tatting, knitting, quilting and stamp collecting. She was a past president of the VFW Auxiliary Post No. 2321 and also a past president of Bethel Guardian of Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 48. Mrs. Smith was a member of Seedskadee Homemakers, a 4-H leader for 10 year and treasurer for St. John’s Episcopal Church for 13 years. She is survived by her husband, Henry Smith of Green River; two sons, Henry Smith Jr. and James W. Smith, both of Green River; one daughter, Loanda Slaton and husband Stephen of Green River; two grandchildren, Aaron Slaton and Ethan Slaton, both of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Reeves; and one sister, Katherine Shutes. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the St. John’s Episcopal Church will conduct the service. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1999 Harold Graham Dies May 4 MOUNTAIN VIEW—Harold William Graham, 78, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in Mountain View. He was born March 11, 1921, a son of Jesse and Effa Kidman Graham in Elkol, a small coalmining town near Kemmerer. His family moved to Mountain View when he was a youth to help run the Graham ranch. He attended schools in Mountain View where he played basketball, was a member of the Future Farmers of America and was a member of the Pep Club. He graduated from Mountain View High School in 1940. He married Muriel Donohoo in a double wedding ceremony with his sister, Melba, and Allen Overy in 1941. They were married by Bishop Dub Tanner. Graham worked on the ranch and did plumbing and electrical work and was hired to work at Westvaco in 1955. He worked there until 1966 when he quit to take over the ranch as his parents retired. He operated the dairy ranch for 25 years until 1991 when the Grahams bought a motorhome and became snowbirds. The Grahams tried to make the trek to the Mirror Lake scenic byway each spring. They were camp hosts for two years at Hoop’s Lake. They traveled to Mexico and Canada and most of t he states in the U.S. They spent three winters in Overton, Nev., and one in Sandy, Utah, with their daughter Jerilyn and Dwight Mitchell. They were at Mountain View the past three years. Graham was a member of the LDS Church and the Western General Dairy Association. He was a Sunday School superintendent for the LDS Church. He was vice president of the local Good Sam Club, the Bridger Beavers, and was a member of the Pioneer Class Alumni Association. In addition to traveling, his pursuits included playing cards, especially solo, and dancing. He taught his daughters to dance the polka and Graham and his wife were square dancers. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Muriel; sons Wesley (Judy) Graham, Darold (Robin) Graham, Barry (Vicky) Graham and Errol Graham, all of Mountain View; daughters Maureen (Victor Jr.) Powers of Lyman, Jerilyn (Dwight) Mitchell, Sandy, and Jennifer (Robert) Giorgis, Cheyenne; three sisters, Iva (Jack) Byrne of Mountain View, Tanya (William) Schell, Valentine, Neb., and Jacklyn (LaWayne) Hurdsman of Mountain View; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Melba Overy. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 8, 1999, at 10 a.m. in the Mountain View LDS Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home in Evanston from 6-8 p.m. on Friday and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Fort Bridger Cemetery at Fort Bridger. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1999 Helen Boucher Dies May 3 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Helen E. Boucher, 98, a resident of the Colorado Springs, Colo., area for 20 years, died Monday, May 3, 1999, at a Colorado Springs nursing home. She was born Aug. 5, 1900, in Hubbell, Mich. She married S.M. Boucher on Aug. 23, 1923. She was a private piano teacher and a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs, the Order of Eastern Star Mountain Lily Chapter, the P.E.O., and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Paul H. Boucher and William D. Boucher. She was preceded in death by her husband. Graveside services will be conducted in Rock Springs at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 MARY E. DUNIVIN LYMAN—Mary E. Dunivin, 67, of 925 County Road 241, Lyman, died Monday, May 3, 1999, at her residence. A resident of Lyman for the past 14 months and former resident of Hanna, Mrs. Dunivin died following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 23, 1932, in Pomona, Mo., the daughter of the late Gilbert J. and Vicy Lou Collins DeWitt. Mrs. Dunivin attended schools in Summersville, Mo., and was a graduate of Summersville High School. Mrs. Dunivin married John Ray “Bud” Dunivin on May 7, 1951, in Mountain home, Ark. He preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Dunivin worked as a secretary and cashier until her retirement in April 1997. Her pursuits included rock hunting, collecting antiques, camping and hunting. Survivors include one son, John Dinivin and wife Shana of Lyman; two daughters, Norah Norris and husband Scott of Crescent City, Calif., and LeAnn Mayfield and husband Dan of Hanna; seven grandchildren, Bradley, Mindy, Rachel, Lacey, Jessica, Keely and Kyle; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dunivin was preceded in death by her parents, husband “Bud” and one sister, Norma Goforth. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial services will be conducted by the family. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 LEO H. HENSCHEID Funeral services for Leo H. Henscheid were at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pilot Butte Ward Chapel, 2055 Edgar St. in Rock Springs with Bishop Kirt Rees officiating. Interment was at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 1999, at the Gem Memorial Cemetery in Burley, Idaho. Henscheid, 62, of 213 K St., Rock Springs and a former resident of Burley and Blackfoot, Idaho, died at 11:40 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. He was born Dec. 26, 1936, in Blackfoot, the son of Henry and Mary E. Sieger Henscheid. He attended schools in Blackfoot and graduated from Blackfoot High School with the class of 1955. He married Belva Hurst on July 14, 1961, in Declo, Idaho. He worked for the U.S Department of Agriculture for 13 years as a surveyor, worked 17 years for the Rock Springs Postal Service, retiring in 1992, and also worked for the Sweetwater County Fair for 12 years, retiring in June of 1992. He was a member of the Catholic Church. His pursuits included camping, gardening and spending time outdoors. He was also a member of the Toastmasters and the secretary of the Exchange Club in Burley and the Green River Autoracers Association. Survivors include his wife, Belva of Rock Springs; four daughters, Denise (Brad) Greer of Guernsey, Pauline (Armando) Chavez of Green River, Valerie (Lance) Walker of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Michelle Ross of Shoshone, Idaho; two sons, Maurice (Lora) Henscheid of Grand Junction, Colo., and Donald (Janet) Henscheid of Alpine, Utah; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Norbert Henscheid of Boise, Idaho, Bernard Henscheid of Blackfoot and Raymond Henscheid of Pocatello, Idaho; and seven sisters, Theresa Boykin of Pascagoula, Miss., Christina McKanna of Veradale, Wash., Rose Bakoulas of Midvale, Utah, Mary Ray of Phoenix, Ariz., Leoba Engles of Ronan, Mont., Cecilia Rausch of Mesa, Ariz., and Florence Ellsworth of Blackfoot. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 EDNA ELIZABETH KARVONEN TILLAMOOK, Ore.—Memorial services for Edna Elizabeth Karonen were on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Tillamook, Ore., with the Rev. Doug Hale officiating. Private family entombment took place at 11 a.m. at Sunset Heights Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Karvonen, 83, died April 30, 1999, at her home in Tillamook. She was born on Aug. 6, 1915, in Gunn and resided in Rock Springs where she graduated from high school in 1932. She completed nursing school at Wyoming General Hospital following which she completed training as a nurse anesthetist in Salt Lake City. She worked as an anesthetist in Rock Springs for four years after which she moved to Lincoln, Neb., in 1949, working at Bryan Memorial Hospital for 27 years until her retirement in 1976. In 1985 she and her friend, Betty Rasmusson, moved to Tillamook to spend their retiring years. Her interests included travel, photography and antique collecting. Her pursuits included cooking as long as her health permitted her to do so. She visiting Finland several times and was able to speak the Finnish language fluently. She grew up in Wyoming and returned for visits to the Wind River Mountain Range and Rock Springs. She is survived by one brother, Richard of Rock Springs; nieces, Alma Walton of Sunnyside, Calif., and Diane Czak of Denver; nephews, Dr. Edwin Laurnen of Bellevue, Wash., and Kenneth Sukanen of Tillamook. She is also survived by nine great-nieces, six great-nephews and her friend, Betty Rasmusson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 EDWARD CECIL KING Funeral services for Edward Cecil King were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at the LDS Desert View Ward Chapel, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs with Bishop Ben Hansen officiating. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery with graveside military honors conducted by the American Legion Post 24 and the VFW. King, 81, a long-time Rock Springs resident, died of natural causes Friday, April 30, 1999. He was born in Zeigler, Ill., on Feb. 28, 1918, to Wilford King Sr. and Cora Mae Ray King. The family moved to the Rock Springs area in 1920. King attended schools in the Rock Springs area and graduated with the Rock Springs High School class of 1937. He married Elinor Marie Smith on June 15, 1941. He was a veteran of World War II, and served from 1944 to 1946 with the Navy on the U.S.S. Tills, a destroyer escort. After returning to Rock Springs, he worked at various places and times as a butcher for the Union Merc Co., draftsman for Mountain Fuel Co., and as a machinist for the Union Pacific Coal Company until he was hired by FMC corporation in 1953, where he worked as a machinist and later as a foreman in preventive maintenance until his retirement in 1983. King was involved in his community, serving as a city councilman for 18 years, leaving that office in 1978. he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of the IOOF (Odd Fellows) for more than 50 years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Elinor, of Rock Springs; one brother, Wilford of Rock Springs; two sisters, Virginia Kraft of Fredricktown, Mo., and Caroline Howie of Aurora, Colo.; four children, including three sons, Robert, Dennis, and Jim; one daughter, Karen Paul; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 MARY NOVAK A Mass of Christian burial for Mary Novak was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Monday, May 3, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Marvin Sines, Fred Marchetti, John Leosco, Gerry Boschetto, Don Winner and Jeff Winner. Honorary pallbearer was John Taucher. Mrs. Novak, 83, of 806 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center. Mrs. Novak was a long-time Rock Springs and Superior resident. She was born in Cumberland, the daughter of the late John and Anastasia Dosko Leosco. Mrs. Novak attended schools in Superior. She married Frank Novak on Jan. 5, 1933, in Superior. Mrs. Novak was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the SNPJ Lodge. Her pursuits included gardening. Mrs. Novak is survived by her husband, Frank Novak of Rock Springs; one daughter, Frances Sines and husband Marvin of White Cypress Lakes, Miss.; three grandchildren, Marva Becker, Marilyn Meek and Maureen Rosche; four great-grandchildren, Koren Boggs, Nathan Becker, Simon and Gracie Meek; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters, Bernice Brovozich of Joliet, Ill., and Stella Perkowski of Villa Park, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John Leosco; and one sister, Helen Lebar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 VERNA JEANNE PERSINGER Funeral services for Verna Jeanne Persinger were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, 1999, at the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church 2916 Foothill Boulevard Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Stoffregen conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Hammontree, Jason Carroll, Tim Daley, Keith Davis, Mike Ward and Michael Audevart. Mrs. Pesinger, 58, of 1700 Swanson Drive, No. 234, Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 19 years and former resident of Rawlins and Rapid City, S.D., Mrs. Persinger died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 1, 1940, in Worthington, Minn., the daughter of the late Henry and Dora Contrell Sordahl. Mrs. Persinger attended schools in South Dakota and was a graduate of Deadwood High School in South Dakota with the class of 1959. Mrs. Persinger married James C. Persinger on June 19, 1976 in Rapid City. She was a member of Mount of Olives Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, James C. Persinger of Rock Springs; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Calvin and Dorothy Persinger of Panama City, Fla.; one son, Shawn Persinger of Castaic, Calif.; one stepson, Mike Hirsch and wife Jana of Medford, ore.; one brother, Blaine Sordahl of Rapid City; two sisters, Jackie Block of South Whitely, Ind., and Vicki Davis and husband Jim of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one stepsister, Sharon Dye of Rapid City; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Persinger was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 DONALD GENE SWORD Donald Gene Sword, 61, of 1688 Imperial Drive Apt. C-4, Rock Springs, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Cheyenne, Sword died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Feb. 22, 1938, in Pikeville, Ky. Sword worked in the oil fields and also worked construction. He was a long-time resident of Wyoming. Sword is survived by two sons, Donald W. Sword of Rock Springs and David L. Sword of Cheyenne; two daughters, Deborah A. Collins of Rock Springs and Vicki J. Sword of Fort Bridger; one sister, Lou Stanley of Michigan; and five grandchildren, Jeremiah C. Thwreatt, James Boykin, Jessica J. Sword, Allison M. Wassman and Jonathon W. Wassman. He was preceded in death by one brother, Percy Sword. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 VERONICA SAAVEDRA A Mass of Christian burial for Veronica Saavedra was celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Klingen Smith, Raul Saavedra Sr., Raul Saavedra Jr., Manuel Saavedra, Jesus Saavedra and Arnulfo Saavedra. Honorary pallbeares were Jose F. Saavedra Sr., Luis Saavedra, Juan G. Saavedra, Jose F. Saavedra Jr., Luis Saavadra-Villa and Juan Saavedra. Miss Saavedra, 19, of 1340 Sage St., Apt. M, Rock Springs died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past 10 days. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 17 years and a former resident of La Sauceda, Michoacan, Mexico. She was born in LaSauceda on Aug. 24, 1979, the daughter of Jose Francisco and Maria Dolores Herrera Saavedra. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1998. Miss Saavedra was employed as a manager of the Country Club Apartments and a front desk clerk at the El Rancho Motel. She was crowned the 1997 Duchess of the Wyoming Hispanic Organization. She was an honor roll student and a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She is survived by her parents, Jose Francisco and Maria Dolores Saavedra of Rock Springs; three brothers, Luis Saavedra, Juan G. Saavedra and Jose F. Saavedra Jr., all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Laura A. Saavedra and Maria Saavedra, both of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, Jose and Emelia Martinez Herrera of Michoacah, Mexico; aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews, including Alejandro Saavedra of Rock Springs. Miss Saavedra was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 DELLA MAE SNAPP A memorial service for Della Mae Snapp was conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Mrs. Snapp, 64, of 98 Uinta Drive No. 18, Green River, died on Friday, April 30, 1999, at the Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. A Green River resident for the past 23 years and former resident of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Snapp died following a sudden illness. She was born on April 5, 1935, in Mercer, Pa., the daughter of the late Paul and Virginia Black Miller. Mrs. Snapp attended schools in Hickory, Pa. She married Richard E. Snapp in Elko, Nev., on Dec. 4, 1984. Mrs. Snapp was a mine clerk are warehouseman for OCI until her retirement in March of 1987. Her pursuits included spending time in the outdoors and painting. Mrs. Snapp is survived by her husband, Richard E. Snapp of Green River; four sons, Robert Walsh and wife Amy of Grove City, Pa., Paul Walsh and wife Cindy of Mercer, Daniel Walsh and wife Eva of Green River, and Al Nelson of Thermopolis; two stepsons, John Snapp and wife Sally and Ronald Snapp both of Battle Mountain, Nev.; four daughters, Suzanne Nelson, Ginger Walsh, Dorothy Mitchell and husband Shane, and Tammy Weber, all of Green River; one stepdaughter, Linda Bolf and husband Tom of Lebanon, Ore.; three sisters, Pauline Moyer, Betty Moyer and husband Fred, and Ann Bobbie and husband Mike, all of Mercer; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 RUTH ANN SORENSEN Funeral services for Ruth Ann Sorensen were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ninth and Pearl streets, Rock Springs. Vicar Dan Holthus conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Erik Zimmerman, Doug Sulser, Andy Lev, Jason Roghair, Dan Sleight and Richard Sleight. Mrs. Sorensen, 63, of Rock Springs, died on Friday, April 30, 1999, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Nebraska, Mrs. Sorensen had been in ill health for the past six weeks. She was born Jan. 4, 1936, in Hay Springs, Neb., the daughter of the late George J. and Melissa B. Hamilton Zimmerman. Mrs. Sorensen attended schools in Nebraska and Hudson and was a graduate of the Fremont County Vocational High School with the class of 1954. She married Clarence E. Sorensen on May 16, 1964, in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1990. Mrs. Sorensen worked for the Sweetwater County Emergency Management Agency as a secretary from 1922 to 1996. Mrs. Sorensen contributed regularly to the local Coat Closet, an organization designed to assist those unable to afford warm coats on their own. Her pursuits included sewing, needlepoint, embroidery and playing cards. Mrs. Sorensen was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Sjon Sorensen of Rock Springs; three daughters, Cindy Hamblin and husband Jerry Hamblin of Green River, Chris Sulser and husband Shane of Rock Springs and Melissa Sorensen of Rock Springs; one brother, Jack Zimmerman and wife Cheryl of Green River; one sister, Georgia Fae Hansen and husband Adrian of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four granddaughters, Tara and Meagan Whisenhunt of Rock Springs and Amber and Katie Hamblin of Green River; two aunts, Laura and Dorothy Zimmerman, both of Orchard, Neb.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Sorensen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two nephews and one niece. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 DONALD ARTHUR TRAVIS Memorial services for Donald Arthur Travis were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elks St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the service. Travis, 61, of Rock Springs, died April 26, 1999. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born on March 4, 1938, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Charles J. Travis Sr. and Agnes Muir Henderson Travis. Travis attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1956. He married the former Sharon Franklin in Rock Springs on March 18, 1978. Mr. Travis was employed with the FMC Corporation for 24 years, leaving in 1988. He was a member of the BPO Elks Lodge and was the past exalted ruler and was currently serving as secretary at the time of his death, and also a member of the FO Eagles Aerie No. 151. Travis’ hobbies included painting, wildlife, fishing, traveling and reading. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of Rock Springs; one daughter, Debby Johnson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Lorrie Travis and Charles Jr. and Patricia Travis, all of Rock Springs; one niece, two nephews, several cousins, two aunts and one uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 RAYMOND LEE TRIPP OGDEN, Utah—Memorial services for Raymond Lee Tripp were on Friday, May 7, 1999, 3 p.m. at Leavitt’s Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, Utah. Tripp, 76, died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Ogden Regional Medical Center, Ogden. Tripp was born on Sept. 12, 1922, in Mountain View. He was raised and educated in Mountain View. He married Mary Elizabeth Frye in Wyoming. She died on March 24, 1995. Tripp was a mechanic and worked in the trona mines. He retired to Ogden 10 years ago. His pursuits included activities in the out-of-doors including fishing and horseback riding. He also spent time with his dog and watched the Utah Jazz. He is survived by one daughter, Robin Annette (Steve) Gilbert; three grandchildren, Dana Crawford, Ray Crawford and Mary Clawson; and five sisters, Ellen Gordon, Anna May Henery, Katherine Dodds, Florence Moore and Mary Diehel. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Charles and Jerry; one one sister, Margaret Petersen. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 DORIS M. SMITH A memorial service for Doris M. Smith was conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the St. John’s Episcopal Church conducted the service. Mrs. Smith, 75, of 275 Clark St., Green River, died at 1:33 p.m. May 4, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Smith had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Jan. 19, 1924, the daughter of the late James and Carrie Reeves Newman. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Montrose High School with the class of 1941 in Montrose, Colo. She married Henry Smith Sept. 24, 1949, in Billings, Mont. Ms. Smith was a member of the Episcopal Church. Her pursuits included tatting, knitting, quilting and stamp collecting. She was a past president of the VFW Auxiliary Post No. 2321 and also a past president of Bethel Guardian of Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 48. Mrs. Smith was a member of Seedskadee Homemakers, a 4-H leader for 10 years and treasurer for St. John’s Episcopal Church for 13 years. She is survived by her husband, Henry Smith of Green River; two sons, Henry Smith Jr. and James W. Smith, both of Green River; one daughter, Loanda Slaton and husband Stephen of Green River; two grandchildren, Aaron Slaton and Ethan Slaton, both of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Reeves; and one sister, Katherine Shutes. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 Gladys Lucas Dies March 6 Gladys F. Lucas, 86, of 921 Homestead, Green River, died on Thursday, May 6, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for the past eight years and a former resident of De Soto, Kan., Mrs. Lucas died following a brief illness. She was born March 2, 1913, in Capps, Mo., the daughter of the late Herman and Easter M. Barnhardt Chrismon. Mrs. Lucas attended schools in Missouri. She married Jess M. Lucas in Kansas City on May 20, 1935. Mrs. Lucas was a member of the Methodist Church and the Merry makers Club in De Soto. She was also a member of the Baptist Church in Green River. She is survived by her husband, Jess M. Lucas of Green River, one son, Jerald Lucas and wife Sue Ann of Green River; one brother, Leonard Shackelford of St. Elizabeth, Mo.; two sisters, Mary Boyd of Eldon, Mo., and Juanita Workman of Montgomery City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Susan F. Evans, Jerry M. Lucas and John D. Lucas; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lucas was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Maude Shackelford. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 1999, at the Green River Bible Baptist Church, 800 Homestead Drive, Green River. The Rev. Ted York will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Green River Bible Church Wednesday morning until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 Thomas Bilyeu Services Set Thomas Eugene Bilyeu, 40, of Red Desert died at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City following a short illness. He was born Jan. 14, 1959 in Grand Junction, Colo., the son of Roy Earl and Irene Moreford Bilyeu. He attended schools in Grand Junction and graduated from Fruita High School. He was employed as a truck driver for Texaco Oil. He also served in the US Navy on the USS Casimir Pulaski. His interests were flying and astronomy. Survivors include his mother, Irene of Rock Springs; two sisters, Roena Fay “Randi” (Robert) Menapace and Barbara Jean Hall, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Daniel LeRoy (Sandy) Bilyeu and Gail Lynn Bilyeu, both of Kenai, Alaska; three nieces, four nephews, and one grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy, and two brothers, Roy Jr., and Randy. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, where friends may call Monday, May 10, 1999, from noon until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday one hour prior to services. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 Elizabeth Ruscigno Services Set SALT LAKE CITY—Elizabeth K. Ruscigno, 82, died in Salt Lake City April 19, 1999, from complications of congestive heart failure. She was born Sept. 13, 1916, to George and Anna Chesmar Korfanta. She was employed for 35 years at Sun Valley Resort in Idaho. Her pursuits included skiing and golfing there. She is survived by a sister, Helen MacDougall of Salt Lake City and several nieces and nephews In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, May 10, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the family plot in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio will officiate. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 8, 1999 Letitia Meacham Services Set Funeral services for Letitia Meacham who died May 6, 1999, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, May 10, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Sunday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Monday morning until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 THOMAS EUGENE BILYEU Funeral services for Thomas Eugene Bilyeu were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Bilyeu, 40, of Red Desert, died at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City following a short illness. He was born Jan. 14, 1959 in Grand Junction, Colo., the son of Roy Earl and Irene Moreford Bilyeu. He attended schools in Grand Junction and graduated from Fruita High School. He was employed as a truck driver for Texaco Oil. He also served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Casimir Pulaski. His interests were flying and astronomy. Survivors include his mother, Irene of Rock Springs; two sisters, Roena Fay “Randi” (Robert) Menapace and Barbara Jean Hall, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Daniel LeRoy (Sandy) Bilyeu and Gail Lynn Bilyeu, both of Kenai, Alaska; three nieces, four nephews and one grand-nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy, and two brothers, Roy Jr. and Randy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 MARY KINCAID Funeral services for Mary Kincaid were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 10, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Kincaid, 83, of 1402 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, May 5, 1999. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Kincaid had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Dec. 13, 1915 in Garfield, Utah, the daughter of the late Robert Pezely Sr. and Mary Mikez Pezely. Mrs. Kincaid married George Eugene Kincaid on Dec. 16, 1939, in Manila, Utah and he preceded her in death on May 16, 1994. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Northside Guild of the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Kincaid’s pursuits included cooking and baking. Survivors include one son, Harold Kincaid of Rock Springs; two brothers, Fred Pezely of Salt Lake City and Bob Pezely of Rock Springs; four sisters, Rose Yardas of Rock Springs, Martha Eversole of Lander, Annie Cummings of Upton and Lucille Saunders of Casper; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George E. Kincaid; and one brother, Paul Pezely. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 GLADYS F. LUCAS Funeral services for Gladys F. Lucas were conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 1999, at the Green River Bible Baptist Church, 800 Homestead Drive, Green River. The Rev. Ted York conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Lucas, 86, of 921 Homestead, Green River, died on Thursday, May 6, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for the past eight years and a former resident of De Soto, Kan., Mrs. Lucas died following a brief illness. She was born March 2, 1913, in Caps, Mo., the daughter of the late Herman and Easter M. Barnhardt Chrismon. Mrs. Lucas attended schools in Missouri. She married Jess M. Lucas in Kansas City on May 20, 1935. Mrs. Lucas was a member of the Methodist Church and the Merry Makers Club in De Soto. She was also a member of the Baptist Church in Green River. She is survived by her husband, Jess M. Lucas of Green River; one son, Jerald Lucas and wife Sue Ann of Green River; one brother, Leonard Shackelford of St. Elizabeth, Mo.; two sisters, Mary Boyd of Eldon, Mo., and Juanita Workman of Montgomery City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Susan F. Evans, Jerry M. Lucas and John D. Lucas; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lucas was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Maude Shackelford. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 LETITIA MEACHAM Funeral services for Letitia Mecham were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, May 10, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Meacham, 93, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident of for the past three years. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Meacham had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born April 14, 1906 in Trimdan Grange, England, the daughter of the late Isaac and Janet Howie Roberts. Mrs. Meacham attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Rueben Meacham in Salt Lake City on May 19, 1934. Mrs. Meacham was the manager of the Cody Motel for several years and retired in 1978. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Meacham’s pursuits included homemaking, knitting and crocheting. Survivors include her husband, Rueben Meacham of Rock Springs; one son, William Meacham of Henderson, Nev.; six grandchildren, Evan Meacham, Kimberly Primavera, Teresa Crumb, Janie Allen, Scott Beveridge and Amy Brunvand; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Meacham was preceded in death by her parents; nine brothers, Hugh Roberts, James Roberts, Perciful Roberts, Isaac Roberts, William Roberts, Ernest Roberts, Arthur Roberts, Gilbert Roberts and Thomas Roberts; three sisters, Jane Roberts Buxton, Mary Elizabeth Roberts and Sara Roberts; and one daughter, Jane Beveridge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 ELIZABETH K. RUSCIGNO Graveside services for Elizabeth K. Ruscigno were conducted on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the family plot in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Mrs. Ruscigno, 82, died in Salt Lake City April 19, 1999, from complications of congestive heart failure. She was born Sept. 13, 1916 to George and Anna Chesmar Kortanta. She was employed for 35 years at Sun Valley Resort in Idaho. Her pursuits included skiing and golfing there. She is survived by a sister, Helen MacDougall of Salt Lake City and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 BRODIE LESLIE BROWER MOUNTAIN VIEW - Funeral services for Brodie Leslie Brower were scheduled for Thursday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View LDS church in Mountain View. Burial was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Brower, 8, died May 9, 1999, at the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. Brower was born Sept. 12, 1990, in Provo, Utah, the son of Brian Leslie and Dorle Ann Brower, Brower lived in Fort Bridger until the age of 5. His family then moved to Rock Springs. His pursuits included fishing, spending time outdoors, hunting, camping, spending time with his family and spending time with his grandparents at their ranch. Brower also wanted to learn how to skateboard. He is survived by his parents; one brother, Michael Cheatwood Brower; two sisters, Chelsea Marie Brower and Jacqueline Tulsa Brower; grandparents, Chancie Theo and Carmen Cheatwood of Springville, Utah, Kay and Nona Gross of Lyman and Edwin Leslie Brower of Lyman; and one great-grandmother, Iona Clifford of Fort Bridger. He is also survived by a large family which includes aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 MARY ELLEN CRUZ Mary Ellen Cruz, 68, of 421 Hickory St., Rock Springs, died Friday, May 7, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past nine years and a former resident of Van Nuys, Calif. She was born on June 17, 1930, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of the late Kenneth Lynwood and Alma Lucill Pickenpaugh Tisher. She married Alex B. Cruz in Los Angeles on April 2, 1948. She is survived by her husband, Alex B. Cruz of Rock Springs; two sons, Craig Cruz of North Bend, Ore,, and Richard Cruz of Rock Springs; one daughter, Judy Weaver of Rock Springs; one sister, Jean Frye of Michigan; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cruz was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Vicki Pearrow; two brothers, and two sisters. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 JEROME D. ENGH PLENTYWOOD, Mont. Funeral services for Jerome D. Engh were conducted on Monday, May 10, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel, Plentywood, Mont. Engh, 55, of Plentywood, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999. Engh was born June 24, 1943, in Crosby, N.D., the son of Lester and Alice Engh. He married his first wife, Diane Knutson, in 1966 and they had one daughter, Luann, who was born in June of 1969. He married Bessie Engh in 1983 and they had one son, Levi, who was born in 1984. They divorced in 1989. Engh attended schools in Crosby and spent most of his life in the oil fields and doing farm work and other various jobs. Engh is survived by his sister, Nancy Montgomery of Plentywood, a brother, Howard Engh of Farmington, N.M.; two children, daughter, Luann Harper of Rock Springs, and son, Levi Engh of Plentywood; his granddaughters, Morgan Deal and Renee Harper of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Crosby at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 HAROLD WILLIAM GRAHAM MOUNTAIN VIEW - Funeral services for Howard William Graham were Saturday, May 8, 1999, at 10 a.m. in the Mountain View LDS Chapel. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery at Fort Bridger. Graham, 78, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in Mountain View. He was born March 11, 1921, a son of Jesse and Effa Kidman Graham in Elkol, a small coal mining town near Kemmerer. His family moved to Mountain View when he was a youth to help run the Graham ranch. He attended schools in Mountain View where he played basketball, was a member of the Future Farmers of America and was a member of the Pep Club. He graduated from Mountain View High School in 1940. He married Muriel Donohoo in a double wedding ceremony with his sister, Melba, and Allen Overy in 1941. They were married by Bishop Dub Tanner. Graham worked on the ranch and did plumbing and electrical work and was hired to work at Westvaco in 1955. He worked there until 1966 when he quit to take over the ranch as his parents retired. He operated the dairy ranch for 25 years until 1991 when the Grahams bought a motorhome and became snowbirds. The Grahams tried to make the trek to the Mirror Lake scenic byway each spring. They were camp hosts for two years at Hoop's Lake. They traveled to Mexico and Canada and most of the states in the U.S. They spent three winters in Overton, Nev., and one in Sandy, Utah, with their daughter Jerilyn and Dwight Mitchell. They were at Mountain View the past three years. Graham was a member of the LDS Church and the Western General Dairy Association. He was a Sunday school superintendent for the LDS Church. He was vice president of the local Good Sam Club, the Bridger Beavers, and was a member of the Pioneer Class Alumni Association. In addition to traveling, his pursuits included playing cards, especially solo, and dancing. He taught his daughters to dance the polka and Graham and his wife were square dancers. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Muriel; sons Wesley (Judy) Graham, Darold (Robin) Graham, Barry (Vicky) Graham and Errol Graham, all of Mountain View; daughters Maureen (Victor Jr.) Powers of Lyman, Jerilyn (Dwight) Mitchell, Sandy, and Jennifer (Robert) Giorgis, Cheyenne; three sisters, Iva (Jack) Byrne of Mountain View, Tanya (William) Schell, Valentine, Neb., and Jacklyn (LaWayne) Hurdsman of Mountain View; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Melba Overy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 LARRY G. JULIAN ST. JOHN, Kan. - Graveside services for Larry G. Julian were conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, in the Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John, Kan., with Paul Keller presiding. Julian, 62, died May 2, 1999, at Stafford District Hospital, Stafford, Kan. He had been in ill health for several years. He was born Sept. 24, 1936, in St. John, the son of Chesley Amos and Ella Mae Julian. He belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, St. John. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Leroy McCormick, Rock Springs; an adopted daughter, Debra Clawson, Rock Springs, a stepson and daughter-in-law, Donald and Amy Tucker, Rock Springs; mother, Ella Mae Julian, St. John; a brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Lore Julian, Milford, Kan.; a sister and brother-in-law, Lorna and Wayne Wilcox, Casper; three grandchildren, Chelsea, Leslie and Christopher McCormick, Rock Springs, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 VIOLET B. LARSEN Memorial services for Violet D. Larsen were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at the United Church of Christ, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Mrs. Larsen, 78, of 210 Hay St., Rock Springs, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past three days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Larsen died following a sudden illness. She was born Jan. 27, 1921 in Mukwonago, Wis., the daughter of the late Oscar G. and Bertha J. Anderson Palm. Mrs. Larsen attended schools in Libertyville, Ill., and was a graduate from Libertyville High School with the Class of 1938. She then attended the University of Wyoming. Mrs. Larsen married Lowell E. Larsen in Libertyville on Sept. 10, 1940. He preceded her in death on May 19, 1995. She was a member of the United Church of Christ, Red Cross hospital volunteers, Girl Scouts and served as a troop leader, cookie chairman, den mother and state camping committee member and on the Wyoming Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts, past president PTA and life member P.E.O. Chapter L, League of Women Voters, chairman of the county library board, Church School superintendent, was vacation Bible school teacher's and served as president of Church Women United. Mrs. Larsen was twice-president of Women's Fellowship in local church, moderator of local church, chairman of the board of directors of the Intermountain Conference, member and chairman of committee to realign intermountain and Colorado conferences, Lay Life and work chairman, twice served on board of trustees of local church, moderator of Wyoming Association and served as intermountain representative on Conference Search Committee which chose George Otto, delegate to General Synod, stewardship committee in the local church, member Nurture committee to the local church and chairman of her church on the program to build a retirement center. She was on the board of directors for the Right to Read Task Force and twice served as cancer crusade chairman. Mrs. Larsen was a volunteer teacher aide, volunteer public school library aide and received recognition as volunteer of the month for the city of Rock Springs. She spent winters in Green Valley, Ariz., and was involved in Friends in Deed and was an associate member of the Presbyterian Church and co-chairman of the Rheumatic Fever Control Program in schools. Mrs. Larsen is survived by two daughters, Janet Zans and husband David of Rock Springs and Lori Deditius and husband Dick of Nikolosi, Sicily; one son, Jim Larsen and wife Judy of Vancouver, Wash.; one brother, John Palm of Keene, N.H.; one daughter-in-law Anne Larsen of San Mateo, Calif; five grandchildren, Heidi Island, Elizabeth Axel, Rob Harker and Nicole and Garrett Zans; one great-grandchild, Katie Axel; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell; parents; one son, Tom Larsen; and one sister, Anna, who died in infancy The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 VALORIE C. SEARCY LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Valorie C. Searcy, 67, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in Las Cruces N.M., at home of cancer. She was born in Beaumont Texas, and she grew up in several towns located in eastern and southeastern Texas. She graduated from high school in Taylor, Texas, attended college at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo., and she receiver her BA from the University of Nebraska in Omaha. She attended Utah State in Logan Utah, where she accumulated extensive hours in library science and she also earned additional credits in other courses throughout her career. Mrs. Searcy was a military wife and traveled extensively. Prior to teaching, she lived in Europe and many diverse locations in the United States. She lived in Green River for approximately 20 years with her family. She worked as an English teacher and a librarian for the Green River school district. She was "Teacher of the Year," GREA representative, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and she received a Voice of Democracy award citation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Ladies Auxiliary. She retired from teaching in 1994, left Green River and moved to Las Cruces. She is survived by her youngest son, Jeffrey Searcy of Laguna Beach, Calif., her daughter, Victoria Simmons and her granddaughter, Kate Simmons, both of Las Cruces; a brother, Clyde Clemmer of Cold Springs, Texas, a sister, Vinita Lucas of Houston, and an aunt, Helen Clemmer of Hemphill, Texas. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, John R. Searcy, and her husband, John M. Searcy. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 1999 RONALD E. TUCKER GRANGER - Ronald E. Tucker, 49, of 210 Cedar, Granger, died Sunday, May 2, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A former resident of California, Tucker had lived in the Granger-Lyman area for the past 20 years. He was born on June 5, 1949, in Long Beach, Calif., the son of James O. and Rosa Maude Hoowman Tucker. Tucker attended schools in California. Tucker's pursuits included riding Harley motorcycles. Tucker was a member of the Round Church. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1999 ERIC MICHAEL FRY A memorial service for Eric Michael Fry was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 1999 at the Green River United Methodist Church, 1380 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Laurie Bruce officiated. Inurnment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Fry, 21, of 1490 East Teton, Green River, died Monday, May 10, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Green River. Fry was born Dec. 11, 1977, in Rock Springs, the son of Forrest and Gay Spear Fry. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate from Green River High School with the class of 1996. Fry was currently a student at Western Wyoming Community College. Fry was a karate participant and his other pursuits included biking, fishing, soccer and other outdoor sports. Pottery was a talent of his and he had made several pieces. Fry is survived by his parents, Forrest and Gay Fry of Green River; one sister and brother-in-law, Stacey and Matthew Aldrich of Evanston; one grandmother, Ethel Fry of Anderson, Ind.; one niece, Emily Dawn Aldrich of Evanston; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Marcus and Naomi Spear; and one cousin, Tim Spear. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1999 FRANK NOVAK A mass of Christian burial for Frank Novak was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, May 17, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Novak, 92, of 806 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Novak had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born Oct. 19, 1906 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Anton and Josephine Lubi Novak. Novak attended schools in Superior. He married Mary Leosco in Rock Springs at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Jan. 5, 1933, in a ceremony performed by the late Rev. Sylvester Welsh. His wife preceded him in death of April 28, 1999. Novak was a coal miner for 45 years. He played the button-box accordion and at one time played in a small band. Novak was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the SNPJ Lodge No. 10, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 151 and was a member of the United Mine Workers for more than 70 years. His pursuits included fishing, playing accordion polka music and dancing. He is survived by his daughter, Frances Sines and son-in-law, Marvin of White Cypress Lake, Miss.; three granddaughters, Marva Becker and husband Jasper, Marilyn Meek and husabnd Robert Meek and Maureen Rosche; four great-grandchildren, Koren Boggs, Nathan Becker, Simon and Gracie Meeks; one sister, Stella Marchetti; one brother, John Taucher; four sisters-in-aw, Bernice Brozovich, Stella Perkowski, Ann Novak and Betty Leosco; and several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Novak was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother, Anton and sisters, Mary, Rose and Polly. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1999 PETE ZANETTI A mass of Christian burial for Pete Zanetti was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, May 17, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Alen Zanetti, Jerry Zanetti, Scott Zanetti, Peter Zanetti, Christopher Angelovich and Mike McNulty. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Sprague, Victor Parra, Mitchel Gurainick, John Silvanie, Godfrey Lebron, Warren Miller, Marshall Deems and all of his many friends. Zanetti, 85, of 1000 Clark St., Rock Springs, died Monday, May 10, 1999 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Zanetti died following a brief illness. He was born May 5, 1914 in Superior, the son of the late Pete and Angela Manzetti Zanetti. Zanetti attended schools in Salt Wells, Rock Springs and Italy. He married Donna Roberts in Las Vegas on Oct. 21, 1974. Zanetti served in the United States Army during World War II. He was the owner and operator of Zanetti Bus Lines for 56 years. Zanetti was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 151. He was also the founder of the United Motor Coach Association and a member of the group’s board of directors in 1971. Zanetti is survived by his wife, Donna Zanetti of Rock Springs; three sons, William M. Zanetti of Rock Springs, Terry M. Zanetti of Green River and Peter A. Zanetti of Thornton, Colo.; two daughters, Glenda K. McNulty of Salt Lake City and Cynthia A. Giorgis of Las Vegas; one brother, Mike Zanetti of Rock Springs; one sister, Lilly Stocco of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins in Italy. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Billie Zanetti; and three sisters, Kate Schnauber, Nina Shassetz and Violet Eskridge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1999 FLORENCE MARY MARKISICH Funeral services and a parish rosary for Florence Mary Markisich were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 14, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Markisich, 85, of 50 East 9000 South, Sandy, Utah, died Monday, May 10, 1999 at the Sandy Regional Resthome. She had been a resident of Sandy for the past eight years. Mrs. Markisich was born Dec. 13, 1913, in Laporte, Ind., the daughter of the late Benjamin and Geneva Lillian Cashmer Gunyan. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She married George Markisich Sr. in Rock Springs on Dec. 16, 1932. Mrs. Markisich was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, George and Shirlene Markisich Jr. of Bluffdale, Utah; three daughters, Geneva Lillian Powell of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Veronica Mary Trujillo of West Jordan, Utah, and Mrs. Joseph (Lila Darlene) Martinez of Chinook, Mont.; three brothers, Jack and wife Janet and Ronald and wife Rosetta Gunyan, both of Rock Springs,, and Robert and wife Ruth Gunyan of Mt. Rainer, Wash.; two sisters, Eileen Washam and Lita Kettering, both of Rock Springs; 19 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1999 DALLAS MCDONALD Funeral services for Dallas McDonald were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 1999 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Charles Crim officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery. McDonald, 77, of 163 South 5th West, Green River, died at 3:58 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for the past 47 years and former resident of Nebraska, McDonald died following an illness. He was born in Horace, Neb., on May 13, 1922, the son of Samuel and Pearl C. Madison McDonald. McDonald attended schools in Nebraska and was a graduate from Scotia High School with the class of 1940. He married Evelyn Pawleska in Ord, Neb. on May 19, 1944. McDonald served during World War II in the United States Army. He was a silo operator for FMC for 33 years until his retirement in 1985. McDonald was a member of the VFW and United Steelworkers of America Local No. 13214. His pursuits included spending time with his family, doing yard work and baseball. McDonald is survived by his wife, Evelyn McDonald of Green River; his mother, Pearl McDonald of Lincoln, Neb.; two sons, Earl D. McDonald and wife Joann, and Danny J. McDonald and wife Marilyn, all of Green River; five daughters, Anita Shoemaker and husband Jim, Debby J. Sample and husband Charles, Lisa A. McDonald and Becky A. McDonald, all of Green River and Peggy Mitchell and husband Leonard of Sunbury, Pa.; two brothers, Lyle McDonald of Central City, Neb., and Gerald McDonald of Cherokee, Iowa; one sister, Violet Morrow of Grand Island, Neb.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nephews including Monte Kearns of Burwell, Neb. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Louella Kearns. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1999 BEVERLY B. WILLIAMS Funeral services for Beverly B. Williams were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 21, 1999, at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. John Finster officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Karl L. Williams, Ronald I. Williams, Nicholas Williams, John Crosson, Ernest Blunk and Dan Blunk. Honorary pallbearer was Ronald H. Williams. Mrs. Williams, 68, of 950 Trona Drive, Green River, died on Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at her residence. A lifetime resident of Green River, Mrs. Williams died following a lengthy illness. She was born March 4, 1931 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Ernest R. and Dorothy V. Wiggen Blunk. Mrs. Williams attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River and was a graduate from Green River High School with the class of 1950. She married Carl Williams in Green River on May 21, 1955. Mrs. Williams worked for Sweetwater County for 17 years, 15 of these years she was a clerk of district court. She retired in 1992. She was a member of the Congregational Church and the Eastern Star. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Carl Williams of Green River; two sons, Karl Lee Williams and wife Kris, and Ronald Lee Williams and wife Mary, all of Green River; one brother, Ernest Blunk of Green River; six grandchildren; and cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harold E. Blunk. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1999 STEPHEN F. ECHOLS WORLAND--Funeral services for Stephen F. Echols were at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland on Tuesday, May 18, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Ron Abresch officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Echols, age 30, died May 13, 1999, in Evanston. He was born July 11, 1968 in Casper, the son of Shirley Herstein and the late George F. Echols. He attended school in Casper graduating from Natrona County High School in 1986. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1988 and served on the U.S.S. Enterprise during the Persian Gulf conflict. He married Barbara Charles in 1993. They were later divorced. He worked most of his life as a cook, waiter and assistant manager for various restaurant chains. He was employed by Denny's of Rock Springs at the time of his death. He was active in Little League, Babe Ruth baseball, soccer and amateur hockey during his school years. His later interests included fishing, boating and water skiing. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Herstein of Worland; sisters, Diana Glanz of Worland and Donna Lapp of Thermopolis; brother, David Devitt of Bakersfield, Calif.; aunt and uncle, Don and Mary Ellen Boatright of Grand Junction, Colo.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. His father, uncle, Chuck Echols, grandmother, Fern Echols and grandmother, Marie Schwarz preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 1999 MELVIN E. TAYLOR DOUGLAS -- Private graveside and interment services for Melvin E. Taylor were conducted at the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas on Tuesday, May 18, 1999, at 10 a.m. Honorary pallbearers were all of his many friends. Taylor, 59, a resident of Douglas, died Saturday, May 15, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas. He was reared and educated in Douglas. He worked as a truck driver in the oil fields. His pursuits included camping, fishing, hunting, visiting his grandchildren and reading Louie L'Amour books. He is survived by three children, Marty Guseman of Wright, Joseph Taylor of Reliance and Douglas Taylor of Salt Lake City; three sisters, Barbara Sullivan of Midwest, Dorothy Sullivan of Douglas and Lenore Gosselin of Sun City, Ariz.; one brother, Allen Taylor of Northglenn, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gerald and John Taylor. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 HELEN E. BOUCHER COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Helen E. Boucher, 98, a resident of the Colorado Springs, Colo. Area for 20 years, died Monday, May 3, 1999 at a Colorado Springs nursing home. She was born Aug. 5, 1900, in Hubbell, Mich. She married S.M. Boucher on Aug. 23, 1923. She was a private piano teacher and a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs, the Order of Eastern Star Mountain Lily Chapter, the P.E.O., and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Paul H. Boucher and William D. Boucher. She was preceded in death by her husband. Graveside services will be conducted in Rock Springs at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 CARA LEE ENSIGN A mass of Christian burial for Cara Lee Ensign was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 1999. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave Halstead, Donnie Ray Callar, Shawn Johnson, John Partain Jr., Paul Wonnacott and Victor Bertagnolli. Honorary pallbearers were Todd Julius, Cole Seppie, Patrick Felcyn and Rick Matlock. Mrs. Ensign, 25, of 688 Antelope Drive No. 64, Rock Springs, died on Sunday, May 23, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after battling cancer since April 1998. She was born Dec. 25, 1973 in Rock Springs, the daughter of John Partain and Deborah Tyler Peden. She was a resident of Rock Springs all of her life and was a graduate from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1992. Mrs. Ensign married Robert Wire in 1992 and they had two children, Aubrey Christine Wire and Colter Lemoine Wire. She later divorced Wire in 1996 and later married Scott Ensign in August 1977. Together they had one child, Tanner Wade Ensign. Mrs. Ensign’s pursuits included playing volleyball, basketball, softball, running track, playing the drums and reading to her children. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Scott Ensign of Rock Springs; one daughter, Aubrey Wire of Rock Springs; two sons, Colter Wire and Tanner Ensign, both of Rock Springs; mother, Debbie Peden of Rock Springs; father, John Partain Jr. of Rock Springs; one sister, Angie Partain of Rock Springs; her mother-in-law, Averia Martin of Rock Springs; her father-in-law, Gail Ensign of Rock Springs; her maternal grandfather, Lee Tyler of Linden, Tenn.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Ellen Tyler; her paternal grandparents, William “Mace” Partain and Emma Bertagnolli Partain; two cousins, Jennifer Julie McKinney and Joe Seppie; and one uncle, Dan Julius. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 MARGARET ELIZABETH KARPPI Graveside services for Margaret Elizabeth Karppi were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 1999 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Miss Karppi, 85, of Bountiful, Utah, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 1999 at South Davis Community Hospital. She had been in ill health the past two years. She was born in Rock Springs on July 12, 1913, the daughter of the late Pete and Lisa Hovonen Karppi. She attended schools in Rock Springs and continued her education as a registered nurse of 40 years until her retirement in Bountiful. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 JOE C. LUCERO A mass of Christian burial for Joe C. Lucero was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, 1999 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery. A wake service with rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 1999, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Lucero, 83, of 350 Hillcrest Way, Green River, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 1999 at his home. A resident of Green River since 1943 and former resident of New Mexico, Lucero had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Nov. 7, 1915 in Holman, N.M., the son of the late Modesto and Prudencia Garcia Lucero. Lucero attended schools in New Mexico. He married the former Eufelia Cordova in Holman on Dec. 2, 1937. Lucero was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years and retired in 1978. Lucero was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the F.O. Eagles No. 2350. His pursuits included fishing, hunting and camping. Survivors include his wife, Faye Lucero of Green River; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gilbert and Lily Lucero, Jose and Sue Lucero, Edward Bert and Linda Lucero and Michael and Danell Lucero, all of Green River; four daughters and sons-in-law, Lillian and Tony Trujillo of Rock Springs, Jane and Tom Seelan, Eva and Alan Gilmore and Lorraine Hernandez, all of Green River; three brothers, Gregorio Lucero of Las Animas, Colo., Joe E. Lucero of Monte Vista, Colo., and Modesto Lucero Jr. Of Alamosa, Colo.; two sisters, Elivinia Lovato of Aurora, Colo., and Auroria Palma of Fruita, Colo.; 32 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Leo Mac Lucero; and one brother, Manual Lucero. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 WAYNE LEROY DECK Funeral services for Wayne Leroy Deck were conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Ed Harsha conducted the services. Deck, 81, of 321 East 4th South, Green River, died on May 19, 1999, at his home. A resident of Green River for the past 62 years and former resident of Utah, Deck had been in ill health for the past year. He was born Feb. 24, 1918, in Manila, Utah, the son of the late Henry Percy and Hannah Marie Nelson Deck. Deck attended schools in McKinnon and Manila. He married the former Clara Pearl Dillon in Manila on July 1, 1937. Deck was employed as a car inspector for the Union Pacific Railroad for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Union Pacific Old Timers Club. He is survived by his wife, Clara of Green River; two sons and daughters-in-law, Duane and Betty Deck of Green River and Stephen and Myna Deck of Sheridan, Ore.; one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and John White of Fallon, Nev.; three sisters, Hannah Bower of Green River, Elsie Martin of Fresno, Calif., and Thelma Marshall of Salt Lake City; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and six sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 DALE V. BUBOLT RAWLINS - Funeral services for Rawlins resident Dale V. Bubolt were Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in the Rostad Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Burgess of Peniel Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church officiating. Interment was at the Rawlins Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lino Hurtado, David Thomas, William Overholt, Dale Overholt, Kichard Martin and Harrison Coutant. Bubolt died Thursday, May 20, 1999, at South Central Health Care Center in Rawlins at the age of 78. He was born Sept. 30, 1920, in Bridgeport, Neb., the son of Alviva and Julie Bubolt. He married Viola Wise on Dec. 7, 1938, in Harrisburg, Neb. He was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad for many years as a signal maintainer, retiring in 1980. He is survived by two daughters, Judy Coutant of Cheyenne and Sandy Overholt of Green River; a sister, Mary Garton of Bridgeport; nine grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola, and a son, Craig Bubolt in 1981. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 EARL F. CONFER PORT HUENEME, Calif. -- Earl F. Confer, 64, of Port Hueneme, Calif., died May 15, 1999, in the University Hospital of Los Angeles. Confer received his first heart transplant in Tucson, Ariz., in November, 1986, and a second transplant at UCLA Medical Center in May. He was born March 30, 1935, in Forty Fort, Pa., the son of Ezekiel and Isabelle Barnhart Confer, former residents of Rock Springs. He lived in Pennsylvania until 1944 when his family was transferred to Rock Springs by the United States Department of Mine Inspections. He started school in Pennsylvania, later attending Yellowstone Elementary, Rock Springs Junior High and high school. In 1951, his family was transferred to Salt Lake City where he graduated in 1953. After serving in the U.S. Army, he was employed as a sheet metal worker for 23 years in Salt Lake before moving to Port Hueneme in 1983. He worked at Point Mugu Naval Air Station from 1983 until his death. Survivors include his wife, Lennie; son, Tino; daughter-in-law, Scharlotte; grandchildren, Natasha, Alana and Baron of Las Vegas, brothers, Tom and family of Rock Springs, John, Ray, Howard and families of Tucson. Private services were conducted in the homes of the survivors. After cremation, a memorial service will be conducted in Las Vegas for members of the family. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 MARK “KEEZIE” KRICHBAUM SANTA MONICA Calif. -- Mark "Keezie" Krichbaum, 77, died April 27, 1999, at home in Santa Monica, Calif., following a brief illness. He was born June 21, 1921, a son of Mark and Mildred Jenkins Krichbaum. He attended school in Rock Springs. Following working in coal mines, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served during World War II in Asian/South Pacific Theater. Following honorable discharge from the Marines, he located in Santa Monica working on various construction projects. He was later employed by Familian Corporation where he later retired after 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Irene; sister, Dorothy Malo of Pocatello, Idaho; sister, Marjorie Ruth Cox of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Jenkins, uncle, William "Peg" Jenkins, father, Mark, mother, Mildred; sister, Ada May; and brother, Edward Jenkins. Following cremation, a private memorial service was conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 SARAH MAE MEANS MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - Funeral services for Sarah Mae Means were at Lux Funeral Home, 503 East Broadway St., Mount Pleasant, Mich. Mrs. Means, 22, 301 South 1200 East No. 15, St. George, Utah, died as a result of accidental drowning in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on May 22, 1999, along with her paternal grandmother, E. "Butch" Wagner. Miss Means was born in Rock Springs on Jan. 19, 1977. She attended schools in Kentucky, West Virginia, Nevada and Utah. She graduated from Carbon High School in 1995, Dixie College in 1997 and the University of Utah in 1998. Her plans were to be a marine biologist or work in medicine. Special interests for her were all outdoor sports, especially mountain biking and skiing. Her pursuits included music and dancing, people and was counseling for Camp Anytown. Survivors include her parents, Tom and Lana Means; maternal grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 29, 1999 RUTH PEARL VAVOLD CALDWELL, Idaho - Memorial services for Ruth Pearl Vavold were at 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, 1999, at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Idaho. The Rev. Kenneth Ball, associate pastor of Tampa First church of the Nazarene, officiated. Mrs. Vavold, 86, of Caldwell, died Thursday, May 20, 1999. She was born Dec. 22, 1912, to the Rev. Benjamin and Ruth Rodda in Primero, Colo. She grew up in Colorado where, at an early age, she began her studies of music and played the piano for graduations, marriagas and funerals. Later she became an organist. She earned her teaching certificate in 1932 at NNC. She married Morris E. Vavold, Jan. 13, 1935, in the Rock Springs Church of the Nazarene where her father was the pastor. She was active in the Nazarene Church wherever they lived. She was the pianist or organist in all the churches they attended and president of the Nazarene Missions Society in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was also a member and later president of the Twin Falls Soroptimist Club, where she received the awards of being named to “Who's Who of American Women," Who's Who of the West" and "Who's Who in Commerce and Industry." Survivors include her husband, sons, Morris Jr. and wife Dixie, Jim and wife Linda; George and wife Phyllis, all of Caldwell; eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, two sisters and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 5, 1999 LISA MICHELLE BERNAL Funeral services for Lisa Michelle Bernal were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 901 Trona Drive, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leroy Bernal, Ernie Bernal, Andy Stanphill, Kenneth Bernal, Patrick Gomez and Todd Doutre. Honorary pallbearers were John Minckler, Jacob Poorman and Brandon Stanphill. Miss Bernal died Saturday, May 29, 1999, at her residence in Green River. She was born Nov. 27, 1977, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Samuel and Chris McLaughlin Bernal. She was a resident of Green River all of her life and graduate from Green River High School with the class of 1996. She was also a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church. Miss Bernal worked as a cashier for Pamida for the past two years. Her interests included crafts. She is survived by one son, Michael John Howard of Green River; her parents, Samuel and Chris Bernal of Green River; one brother, Jere Sallee of Mesa, Ariz.; three sisters, Kelly and husband Joseph Marcy of Fayetteville, N.C., Samantha and husband Andy Stanphill and Crista Bernal, all of Green River; paternal grandmother, Manuelita Bernal of Green River; maternal grandparents, John and Edye Minckler of Glenrock; two nephews, Jacob Poorman and Brandon Stanphill; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Beltran Bernal. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 5, 1999 LAWRENCE L. “SKINNY” SHEDDEN Funeral services for Lawrence L. “Skinny” Shedden were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop Kirt Rees conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clay Devine, Kevin French, Keith Jacobson, Bill Coke and Willy Kerbs. Shedden, 60, of 1620 Collins St., Rock Springs, died at 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Shedden died following a lengthy illness. He was born July 19, 1938 in Rock Springs, the son of Donald and Laurene Patton Shedden. Shedden attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1958. He married Sharyon Harmon in 1963 in Rock Springs and she preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 1987. Shedden married LaRayne Rasmussen in Rock Springs in 1988. Shedden serviced in the United States Army in Korea. He was employed by Questar/Mountain Fuel for 22 years as a truck driver until he retired in 1996. Shedden was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His pursuits included woodworking and sports. Shedden is survived by his wife, LaRayne Shedden of Rock Spirngs; his mother, Laurene Shedden of Rock Springs; two sons, Larry Dean Shedden and wife Jean of Puerto Rico, and Kevin Glen Shedden of Rock Springs; two stepsons, William Kerbs and wife Tina and Don Jacobson Jr., all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Sharla French and husband Kevin and Susan Coke and husband Bill, all of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters, Jill Devine and husband Clay and Charolette Leboeuf, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Donald Shedden Jr. and wife Eva of Salt Lake City and Wesley “Pete” Shedden and wife Diane of Orem, Utah; 17 grandchildren; several aunts, including Margaret Shedden of Rock Springs; and several uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; wife Sharyon Shedden; son-in-law, Elgin Leboeuf; sisters, Lavina Mae Childers and Miriam Code and niece, Nadine Code. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 5, 1999 JOHNNIE LEE BARTOLO VACAVILLE, Calif.-- A rosary for Johnnie Lee Bartolo was Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at 7 p.m. in Vaca Hills Chapel. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial was Thursday, June 3, 1999, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Cemetery in San Pablo, Calif. Bartolo, 63, of 454 Stonewood Drive, Vacaville, Calif. 95687-9415, died on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, after a three-year battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 3, 1935, in Trinidad, Colo. He attended school in Superior for 12 years and graduated from there in 1954. He was a star athlete in high school where he played football, basketball and ran track. He worked as a truck maintenance tech for Lucky's for 38 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the Vacaville Elks Lodge. He also coached Little League and American Legion baseball teams. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Vacaville and four daughters, Lynnell Bartolo of Folsom, Jannell Bartolo Spicie of Dublin, Elizabeth Duarte of Pleasanton and Tina Bartolo Vasquez of Richmond; his mother, Isabell Garcia; brothers, Ben Garcia Jr. and Joseph Garcia; sister, Judith Salas, and their families, all of Denver. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Garcia, a mine foreman in Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 5, 1999 FRANK T. BUSE CARLSBAD, N.M. - Graveside services for Frank T. Buse were May 26 in Carlsbad, N.M. with Dr. Billy Weckel of Family Hospice officiating. Buse, 74, of Carlsbad died at his home on May 23, 1999, following a lengthy illness. He was a former Rock Springs resident. He was born on Oct. 14, 1924, in Muskogee, Okla., to David L. and Margret E. Justice Buse His family moved to Carlsbad when he was a young boy and he was raised and educated there. He joined the U.S. Army in June of 1943 and received an honorable discharge in May of 1946, returning to Carlsbad after his tour of duty. He married Augusta May Albright on Jan. 19, 1954. They lived in Rock Springs from 1967 to 1977 and returned to Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by his wife on June 18, 1987. He married Imogene Cooper Gordon on Dec. 17, 1988, in Carlsbad. He was a shaft miner and carpenter. Survivors include his wife; one son, Barton Buse of Carlsbad; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Gary Price of Rock Springs, Francene and Scotty Patrick of Starke, Fla.; six grandchildren, Chris and Leanne Buse of Georgia, Shawn and Stephanie McCartney of Rock Springs, and Donald and Rachel Green of Starke; a brother, Barney Joe Buse of Eugene, Ore., and four sisters, Pernina Peterson of Fresno, Calif., Mary Frances Evanoff, Bobbie Stokum, and Nancy Wheeler, all of Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by five sisters, two brothers, and one grandchild, Cory McCartney of Rock Springs, in March, 1996. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 5, 1999 WILBERT L. “DICK” MAHAFFEY CASPER - Services for Wilbert L. "Dick" Mahaffey, 83, of Casper were Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at 10 a.m. at Boyd Avenue Baptist Church. Officiating was the Rev. Quin Williams from the Boyd Avenue Baptist Church and the Rev. Michael Scott from the Hilltop Baptist Church of Green River. Inurnment was in Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery. Military honors were accorded by the Natrona County United Veterans Council. Mahaffey died May 29, 1999, at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1915 at Buckville, Ark., to Walter Clay and Montie Marie Balisle Mahaffey. Mahaffey grew up in Arkansas. He joined the United States Army during World War II and served in the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper. After the war he came to Wyoming and worked in the oilfields. He then went to Canada and worked there. He married Violet Pugh on Nov. 19, 1949, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He worked for the Pot. ash Company of America in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada until 1955. The family returned to Casper until 1966 and they moved to Green River where he worked as a maintenance foreman for Allied Chemical. In 1994 they returned to Casper. Mahaffey was a member of the Boyd Avenue Baptist Church and a volunteer at Joshua's Storehouse. He was a horseman, a fisherman and a hunter. He is survived by his wife, Violet Mahaffey of Casper; three daughters, Donna Ferguson of Casper, Linda Byrd of Green River, and Leora Brewer of Topeka, Kan.; three sons, Bill Mahaffey of Bucyrus, Kan., Dennis Mahaffey of Green River, and Dan Mahaffey of Green River; four sisters, Wilma Baldwin of Casper, Margie McCord of Mount Ida, Ark., Eva Magee of Seminole, Fla., and Sue Jones of New Braunfels, Texas; one brother, Vell Mahaffey of Casper, 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Mac and Lloyd Mahaffey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 5, 1999 PATRICK ALAN MCCULLOUGH WICHITA FALLS, Texas - Services for Patrick Alan McCullough were conducted May 28 in Wichita Falls, Texas. McCullough, 33, died May 24, 1999, after a motorcycle accident. McCullough was born Nov. 24, 1965, in Cleburne, Texas, he lived in Wichita Falls most of his life. Survivors include one son, age 10, Matthew Eric McCullough of Wichita Falls; his mother, Peggy Faye McCullough Sweeney of Green River; one brother, Stephen Douglas McCullough of Wichita Falls; one niece, Taylor Lynn McCullough of Wichita Falls. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Don McCullough; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ellis, Allie McCullough and Clarence and Hazel Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 5, 1999 NORA OLSEN PRICE, Utah - Funeral service for Nora Averell Olsen was Monday, May 17, 1 p.m. at Price 1st LDS Ward with interment at the Price City Cemetery. Mrs. Olsen, age 93, died May 12, 1999, at her home in Wedgewood Villa She was born Jan 25, 1906 in Vernal, Utah, to George and Eliza Wilkerson Averett. She married Birnell Olsen Jan. 2, 1925, at the Olsen Ranch in Neola. In 1942 they moved to McKinnon, and later bought a ranch with a post office, gas pumps and a small store, which soon developed into a country store. In 1956 her husband died and Mrs. Olsen decided to stay and manage the businesses. At different times, two of her brothers and two nephews lived with her to help out. She drove her truck to Rock Springs, a round trip of 130 miles, to get groceries for the store as well as a load of coal. She was postmaster in McKinnon until her retirement. She attended many postmaster conventions which took her to many states, foreign countries and she took a trip around the world. Mrs. Olsen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was chairman of several dinners, directed plays, organized dances and any activity that would bring in money for the church building fund. After retiring, she moved to Vernal, Utah, for several years and later to Price where she spent the rest of her life. She was a cook and a gardener. She is survived by one son, two daughters and their spouses, Norman and Veda Olsen, Marbleton and St. George Cherrill Marx, Price, and Linda and Glen Silvis, Price; 16 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren: and 12 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sons, one daughter, two grandsons, granddaughter, four brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 12, 1999 CLARK WILLIAM KUMER Funeral services for Clark William Kumer were at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 1990, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Foothill Ward Chapel, 3315 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Interment was at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leon Thienpont, Ray Barfield, Brad Slaughter, Donald “Trickey” Carter, Sr., Ernie Portillo and Bill Mehle. Honorary pallbearers were Thomas Anthony Kumer, Steven John Kumer and Brandt Chandler Baker. Kumer, 55, of 220 Tyler St., died at 9:10 a.m. on Monday, June 7, 1999 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 19, 1943 in San Diego, the son of John Robert Jr. and Norma Mae Hamblin Kumer. He married Ellen J. Cornwell in Worland on Nov. 3, 1972. He attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating with the class of 1961. He was employed as a mine maintenance supervisor with OCI Wyoming, retiring on March 16, 1999. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His pursuits included golfing, hunting, camping and softball. Survivors include his wife, Ellen of Rock Springs; two sons, John R. (Shari) Kumer of Rock Springs, and Robert T. (Kathy) Kumer of Salt Lake City; two daughters, Kristyn D. (Curt) Merrill and Keri J. (Brett) Baker, both of Rock Springs; his father, John Robert Kumer Jr. of Rock Springs; one brother, Jerry J. (Kathy) Kumer of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Brittany Ashlee Baker, Brandt Chandler Baker, Kylie Kumer Merrill, Katelyn Rose Kumer, Steven John Kumer and Thomas Anthony Kumer; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Mae Kumer, and an infant son, William Keith Kumer, and his grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 12, 1999 ROBERT LEE “BOB” POPE KEMMERER - Holy rosary for Robert Lee "Bob" Pope was recited on Thursday, June 10, 1999 at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kemmerer. Funeral mass was Friday, June 11, 1999 at 10 a.m. also at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Graveside services were at the Cokeville Cemetery at 2 p.m. Pope, age 65, died June 7, 1999, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He was born on Sept 24, 1933 in Randolph, Utah, to Wilbur Benjamin and Esther (Thornock) Pope. Pope began work at Mountain Bell Telephone Company and was called to serve in the 11th Airborne Division of the United States Army. After serving in the Army, he returned to work for Mountain Bell Telephone Company. He married Helen Marie Churlick on March 2, 1957, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kemmerer, and raised five children. After working 30 years with Mountain Bell, Pope retired and enjoyed spent time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, playing cards and watching and participating in cutter races. Pope is survived by his wife, Helen; children, Tina Marie Alarcon, Robert Lynn Pope, Wilbur Ben Pope, Janet Delores Paulson, and Janelle Adele Simpson, all of Kemmerer; stepmother, Lula Pope, also of Kemmerer; two brothers, Edwin and Roy, and one sister, Karen Barchard, all of Idaho; eight grandchildren, James, Jessica, Sara, Amanda, David, Christopher, Amber and Trever, all of Kemmerer. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Frank, and sister, Connie, --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 12, 1999 DELOS “SID” DEAN EVANSTON, Wyoming - Funeral services for Delos "Sid" Dean were conducted at the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston Wednesday June 9, 1999, at 1 p.m. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Dean, age 75, died Monday, June 7, 1999, at the Evanston Regional Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was born on April 13, 1924 in Woodruff, Utah, to Thomas and Clara Charlotte Olend Dean. He was the fifth child of Thomas and Clara. He graduated from South Rich High School. He started work at the age of 12 as a sheepherder and worked for various sheep ranchers in the area through the years. In 1942 he and his five brothers joined the U.S. armed forces for World War II He married Alice Andersen on July 1, 1947 in Evanston. They lived in Evanston, Superior and the Bridger Valley. He worked at various occupations in his life including construction of I-80 and the Jim Bridger Power plant. He was both a fireman and engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired from the railroad in 1986. He was recently employed by J.R. Broadbent. Survivors include his wife of 53 years; children: Patsy (Julian) Sorensen of Green River, Tom (Lelia) Dean of Fort Bridger, Jolene (Bill) Hatch of Kemmerer, Judy (Royce) Jones of Evanston, and Terry (Jackie) Dean of Green River; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Errol “Facs" Dean of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Thomas "Spide" Dean of Evanston. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers. He was a member of the LDS 2nd Ward and the VFW. He was involved with the Evanston Senior Citizens Center. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 12, 1999 MARYANN SULENTA BENICIA, Calif. -- Burial for Maryann Sulenta took place on Friday, June 11, at 11 a.m. at the Stockton Rural Cemetery in Stockton, Calif. Miss Sulenta, 78, 815 Elaine Way, Benicia, Calif., died June 5. Miss Sulenta was the daughter of Joseph and Fina Sulenta of Rock Springs. She lived in Rock Springs until the late 1960s. Miss Sulenta is survived by one brother, Tony Sulenta of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; four sisters, Kate Petrich of Sacramento, Calif., Ann Butler of Benicia, Linda Tomich of Rock Springs and Donna Pedroni of Danville, Calif., and many nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 19, 1999 FAE D. GROVE Funeral services for Fae D. Grove were at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Desert View Ward Chapel, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. A viewing service was on Tuesday, June 15, 1999 from 6-8 p.m. at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, and Wednesday, one hour prior to services at the church. Interment was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jim Springsteel, Clifford Renz, Lawrence Martinez, Juan Martinez, Charles Johnson and Brad Hyde. Mrs. Grove, 80, of 1232 North St., Reliance, died at 9:23 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 1990 at the Palace Nursing Home in Miami, after a year-long illness. She was born Jan. 3, 1919, in Evanston, the daughter of Dennis E. and Florence Simpson Bell. She was a resident of Reliance for 44 years and was former resident of Rock Springs. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1937. She married Bernard Grove on May 15, 1939 in Coalville, Utah and their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1952. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included sewing and gardening. She is survived by one son, Melvin Grove of Miami; two granddaughters, Linda and Jaclyn Grove of Gainesville, Fla.; three cousins and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard, on July 17, 1984 and her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 19, 1999 KEVIN LEE CORAZZA Funeral services for Kevin Lee Corazza were conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Kirk Heaton conducted the service. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jim Jones, Jeff Sherman, Tim Tozzi, Eric Nations, Ricky Campbell, Chad Moeller, and Sean Spiker. Honorary pallbearers were Tony Spiker, Jon Salazar, Mike Spiker, Chris Corazza, Larry Polzin, Ron Petro and Robert Sellers. Corazza, 19, of 1225 Crown Point Way, Rock Springs, died on Saturday, June 12, 1999. Corazza was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. He was born Oct. 4, 1979 in Rock Springs, the son of Lisa Jean Spiker and Michael Blackwell and Emil Mike and Kim Corazza. Corazza attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1998. Corazza’s pursuits included fishing, hunting, camping, going to concerts and spending time with family and friends. He previously worked for Kentucky Fried Chicken for four years. Corazza is survived by his parents, Lisa and Michael Blackwell of Rock Springs, and Emil and Kim Corazza of Loveland, Colo.; four brothers, Jordan Blackwell and Thomas Blackwell, both of Rock Springs, Devin Stevens and Joshua Allred, both of Loveland; two sisters, Kandice Corazza and Christina Blackwell, both of Rock Springs; paternal grandparents, Herman and Margaret Corazza and Sam and Beverly Blackwell, all of Rock Springs; maternal grandmother, Carol Spiker Davis of Rock Springs; several aunts and uncles including Tony and Tracy Spiker, Julie Hunter and John Salazar, Mike Spiker and Kalynne Bird, Sean Spiker, Chris and Tina Corazza, Cathy Corazza and Larry Polzin, Holly and Ron Petro, Nyla and Robert Sellers and Jean Braa; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Tony Spiker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 19, 1999 MARY E. DOLENC Following cremation, a memorial service for Mary E. Dolenc was conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Lorenzon, Paul Bochman, Franklin Cross, Greg Haugen Sr., Greg Haugen Jr., Gregg Skala, Dave Kropuenske, John Rocco Costantino and Bob Layos. Mrs. Dolenc, 75, of 1430 Carbon St., Rock Springs, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, June 11, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A resident of Rock Springs since 1962 and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Dolenc had been in ill health for the past six weeks. She was born Aug. 21, 1923 in Rugby, Colo., the daughter of the late Waldo and Vera Falsetta Garcia. Mrs. Dolenc attended schools in Colorado. She married Tony Dolenc on Sept. 11, 1945 in Green River. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Tony of Rock Springs; three daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla and Dave Kropuenske of La Junta, Colo., Norman and Greg Haugen of La Junta and Gregg Skala of Green River; three brothers, Mike and Jose Garcia of El Cajon, Calif., Ralph and Jan Garcia of San Diego; three grandchildren, Veronica Skala of Green River, Greg and Tina Haugen of La Junta and Linda and Gerald Klohr of Denver; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Ben Garcia and Lee Garcia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 19, 1999 MINNIE “MOM” SITZMAN FARSON -- Funeral services for Minnie "Mom" Sitzman were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999, at the Farson-Eden High School gymnasium. The Rev. Patrick Lynch of the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale officiated. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Dan Mitchelson, Rick Mitchelson, Jim Wetzler, Bill Mitchelson, Bill Webster and Mike Miller. Mrs. Sitzman, 96 of 4066 Highway No. 191, Farson, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1999, at her home. She had been a resident of Farson since 1930. Mrs. Sitzman was born Aug. 4, 1902, in Waverly, Colo., the daughter of the late William and Bessie Downs Webster. She attended schools in Waverly and graduated from Waverly High School with the Class of 1920. She married Adolph Sitzman in Fort Collins, Colo., on Oct. 1, 1921, and he preceded her in death on July 9, 1971. Mrs. Sitzman and her husband moved to Farson area in 1930 and homesteaded in a cabin on the Big Sandy River. Mrs. Sitzman raised and sold turkeys to local businesses and businesses throughout southwestern Wyoming from 1930 to 1952 She had worked as a cook for the teamsters along the road to Pinedale at the Farson Hotel so she and her husband decided to go into business for themselves. They opened the Sitzman's Cafe and Service Station. Later they added a small motel and expanded the restaurant and service station. She later was an owner and operator of the Sitzman's Cafe from 1952 to 1971. Mrs. Sitzman was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the Farson-Eden Progress Club and she was an avid supporter of Farson-Eden athletics. Survivors include one daughter, Miceala Mitchelson of Farson; five grandchildren, Sharron Liebe, Jim Wetzler, Rick Mitchelson, Dan Mitchelson, and Lalene Miller; 10 great-grandchildren, Heide Kimsey, Diane Smith, Matthew Wetzler, Gretchen Clavey, Bill Mitchelson, Nicole Mitchelson, Jessica Christensen, Stephanie Mitchelson, Jessica Mitchelson, and Danielle Mitchelson; seven great-great-grandchildren, McKayl Mitchelson, Cassidy Mitchelson, Tyler Kimsey, Miceala Kimsey, Kyle Smith, William Paul Clavey, and Sara Clavey; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Keith and Elzie Webster; one daughter, Juanita Wetzler, and one sister, Opal Moore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 19, 1999 WILLA BETH “BILLEE” TANNER SALINAS, Calif. - A gathering of friends and family for Willa Beth "Billee" Tanner was Sunday, June 13, at Westwood Condominium Recreation Hall in Salinas, Calif. Mrs. Tanner, 65, died June 8, 1999, at her home in Salinas after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Lander and lived in Salinas for 42 years. She was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She was a registered nurse at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital for 38 years before her retirement. Mrs. Tanner is survived by her daughter, Laurie Meredith of Nevada City, Calif.; mother, Laura Marrin of Lander; and sister, Leonore Snowden of Lander. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 19, 1999 EDITH GERALDINE SUTTER RELIANCE - A memorial for Edith Geraldine Sutter was Saturday, June 12, 1999, from 2-5 p.m. at 1209 South St., Reliance. Mrs. Sutter, 77, of 1213 South St., Reliance, died on Thursday, June 10, 1999, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past three weeks. A resident of Reliance for the past 12 years and a former resident of Sebring, Ohio, Mrs. Sutter died following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 17, 1921, in Superior, Neb., the daughter of the late John George and Bertha Leta Beeman Feess. Mrs. Sutter attended schools in Nebraska. She married Burton B. Sutter in Winchester, Va., on July 23, 1973. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1982. Mrs. Sutter was a member of the Methodist Church. Her pursuits included hand crafts and visiting with family and friends. She is survived by one son, Richard L. Hornbussel of Palmdale, Calif., one daughter, Lyndall A. Logan of Reliance; two grandchildren, Brian C. Harvey and Alayne Crandall; 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Sutter was preceded in death by her parents and husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 19, 1999 DOROTHY LORRAINE ESTES MOUNTAIN VIEW - A mass of Christian burial and rosary for Dorothy Lorraine Estes was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday June 15, 1999, at the St. Helen's Catholic Church, Fort Bridger. The Rev. John Savio of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish officiated. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Estes, Cougun Ledford, Eric Wickersham, Keith Lane, Tim Graham, and Jason Estes. Honorary pallbearers were Willie Graham, Jason Jones, Baxter H.A. Powel, Brandon Wickersham, Josh Jones, and Roary Andrews. Mrs. Estes, 72, of 52 West 4th South No. 10, Mountain View, died at 12:30 p.m., Friday, June 11, 1999, at her home. She had been a resident of Mountain View for the past 27 years and former resident of Vernal, Utah. Mrs. Estes was born on Jan. 8, 1927, in Bathalto, Ill., the daughter of the late Forrest Franklin and Mary Irene Ruckman Peters. She attended the North Alton Catholic School in Alton, Ill. She married Harvey Mac Estes in St. Joseph, Mo., on Jan 24, 1942. Mrs. Estes was a member of the St. Helen's Catholic Church, Lions Club and the Bridger Valley Mountaineers. Her pursuits included fishing, hunting, camping, horses, spending time outdoors, bowling, crocheting, sewing and cooking. Survivors include her husband, Harvey of Mountain View; three sons, Jhon Harvey Estes of Lyman, James Thomas Estes of Alton and Forrest Brewster Estes of Green River; five daughters, Diana Lee Powell of Jensen, Utah, Pamela Sue Grigg of Lander, Katrina Louise Lane of Paige, Ariz., Janet Lynn Ledford of Big Piney, and Mary Elizabeth Wickersham of Rock Springs; two sisters, Joan Coleman and Mary Morris both of Alton; 27 grandchildren: 48 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Cynthia Ann Estes; one son, Clarence David Estes; one granddaughter, Katie May Estes; one grandson, Clifton Jhon Estes. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 26, 1999 JAMES ROBERTSON ZELENKA A mass of Christian burial for James Robertson Zelenka was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was conducted at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 1999. Military graveside services were conducted at the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Following the service, cremation took place. Pallbearers were Dave Rauzi, Ed Angelovich, Al Tiree, Paul Oblock, Matt Bider and Ben Chabre. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Smith, Ted Roosevelt, Frank Gecan, Art Beveridge, Charles Tate and Tom Summers. Zelenka, 76, died on Sunday, June 20, 1999 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Zelenka died following a brief illness. He was born on April 9, 1923 in Rock Springs, the son of the late James P. and Annie Spence Zelenka. Zelenka attended schools in Reliance. He married Elsie Cilensek in Rock Springs in 1945. Zelenka served in the United States Navy during the World War II era from 1941-48. He was one of 60 men who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and was present for the Japanese surrender at Tokyo. He worked as a serviceman for Mountain Fuel for 25 years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Zelenka is survived by his wife, Elsie Zancanella of Rock Springs; one son, David Zelenka and wife Cleata of Cheyenne; one daughter, Kathy Ryder and husband Sam Jr. of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Jamie and Sherrie Ryder, both of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Eleanor Liska. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 26, 1999 JOHN WAYNE MULINIX A mass of Christian burial for John Wayne Mulinix was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert John Mulinix, Michael John Mullins, David John Mulinix, Keith “Doc” Brady, Clint Raymond and Frank Ruiz. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Warby, Danny Ice, Fred Oliver, Art Deichmuller, Lourin Lowell and Don Eastman. Mulinix, 83, of 12 East 4th South, Green River, died on Saturday, June 19, 1999, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Mulinix was a longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Alexandria, Neb. Mulinix was born July 6, 1915, in Alexandria, the son of the late Charlie and Florence Grim Mulinix. Mulinix attended schools in Alexandria and was a graduate with the class of 1932. He married Elvira Ruiz in Paris, Idaho on May 3, 1942. Mulinix served in the United States Army. Mulinix was a foreman for the U.P. Railroad for 40 years until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and F.O. Eagles. Mulinix is survived by his wife, Elvira Mulinix of Green River; one son, Johnny W. Mulinix and wife Tina of Green River; one daughter, Gloria J. Dulany and husband Mike in Texas; four grandsons, Keith “Doc” Brady, Robert John Mulinix, Michael John Mulinix and David John Mulinix; one granddaughter, Tracy Hildebrand; two step-grandsons; eight great-grandchildren. Mulinix was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 26, 1999 COLIN HAMILTON Graveside services and interment for Colin Hamilton were conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 1999 at the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Dee Potter conducted the services. Hamilton, 84, of 310 I St., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, June 17, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and a former resident of Colorado, Hamilton died following a brief illness. He was born on June 29, 1914 in Walsenburg, Colo., the son of the late Colin and Agnes Hunter Hamilton. Hamilton attended schools in Colorado. He married Grace Cook in Fruita, Colo., on Dec. 9, 1934. She preceded him in death on Nov. 4, 1985. Hamilton worked for the Wyoming Highway Department as a mechanic for 25 years and he retired as a district shop foreman. He was a member of the BPO Elks in Colorado. Hamilton’s pursuits included snowmobiling. He is survived by two nieces, Marlee Baker of Reliance and Sandy Rounds of Cheyenne; four nephews, Jim Seppie of Rock Springs, Albert Seppie of Rock Springs, George Hamilton of Colorado and Tom Sutak of California. Hamilton was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Grace, daughter, Coleen, three brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 26, 1999 AGNES MAE DANIELS CRAIG, Colo.—Funeral services for Agnes Mae Daniels Graham were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 1999 at the Grant Mortuary, 621 Yampa St. in Craig, Colo. Gravesides services and interment were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 1999 at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Cleve Martin conducted the graveside services. Mrs. Graham, 75, of Craig died on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at her home. A former longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Graham died following a sudden illness. She was born on May 14, 1924, in Mount Harris, Colo., the daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Bugay Daniels. Mrs. Graham attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. She married James Graham on July 12, 1943 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Graham was a retired cook for the Craig High School. Survivors include her husband, James Graham of Craig; three sons and daughters-in-law, James Graham Jr. and wife Paulette of Denver, Craig D. Graham and wife Arlene of Adams, Wis., Kerry L. and wife Robbie Graham of Carlsbad, N.M.; two sisters, Lorraine and husband Leonard Deru of Lakewood, Colo., Margie Duncan of Roy, Utah; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; several aunts including Katie Daniels of Rock Springs; and several uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sisters, one daughter, Virginia Lee, and one grandson, Brian. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 26, 1999 GLENDA INA COOPER ROGERS, Ark. -- Glenda Ina Cooper, 94, of Springdale, Ark., died Thursday June 17, 1999, at Holland Nursing Center. She was born on Jan. 11, 1905, in Harper, Kan., the daughter of George Brinton Foltz and Rosa Winslow Foltz. She was the first female in Kansas to volunteer for the Women's Army Corps in World War II and was assigned to top level intelligence in the Bering Straits. She was a school teacher for 34 years at the Mount Carmel Academy in Wichita, Kan. She returned to college after the age of 80 to refresh her knowledge before assuming the duties of Washington County literary coordinator. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the AARP, and the Minerva Extension Club. She was a member of the Christian Science Church of Rogers and her pursuits included traveling and arts and crafts. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Ann Cooper of Henderson, Nev.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Casper Cooper; and one sister. No service is planned at this time. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 26, 1999 MARY FOTES GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Mary Fotes, 88, died Sunday, June 20, 1999, at the Benefis Health Center where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was born in Rock Springs Feb. 12, 1911, on her mother's birthday. She was the oldest of 10 children. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and the senior center. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine Boulay, a granddaughter, Kyra Boulay, and grandson, Christopher Boulay, all of Waterbury, Conn.; a sister, Katie Musich of Rock Springs, nieces, Marilyn Pajkuric and her husband, Bob, Joanne Prosser and her husband, Art, nephews, Peter Musich and wife Trish, Carl Arreland and his wife, Rosalyn, Louis Arreland and his wife, Mimi, and Frank Arreland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Joseph Tomsich; her husband, Bill Fotes; a baby son, Paul; five brothers, Joe, Tony, Frank, John and Carl; three sisters, Annie, Rosie, and Angela. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 26, 1999 WILLIAM JACKSON DENVER - Services for William Jackson were Saturday, June 12, 1999, at the Olinger's Magnolia Mortuary in Denver. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Robinson, Stevan Jackson, Johnny Wilson, Sean Jackson, Leonard Watkins, and Aubrey Hall. Jackson, 65, died June 7, 1999 in Denver. He was born April 20, 1934, in Rock Springs, one of 13 children in his family. He graduated from Rock Springs High School where he competed in football, basketball and track. He received a football scholarship at the University of Denver where he earned a bachelor of science degree in business. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Carson. He married Marva Jean Collins from Rock Springs on Feb. 14, 1981. He worked as a licensed real estate appraiser and attended Heritage Christian Church. He was a Denver resident for 40 years. Jackson is survived by his wife; his sons, Sean and Stevan (Carrie); his sisters, Ree (Doyle) Young, Alice (Dallas) Beecher, Mary Coleman, Betty Parrott, Irene Jackson; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Collins; his brothers, Andrew (Mamie), Bobby (Jo), and Jimmy; numerous nieces and nephews including Michelle and Michael who lived with the Jacksons during their teen-age and college years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 1999 FRANCIS MARIE BRIDGER RIVERTON—There was a short graveside service for Francis Marie Bridger at the Rock Springs Cemetery on Thursday, July 1, 1999 where she was laid to rest at her husband’s side. Mrs. Bridger, 85, of Hudson, died June 24, 1999, at Wind River Health Care in Riverton after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Bridger was born in Imogene, Iowa on Sept. 5, 1913 to Lillie May “Crom” and Robert Hall “Pop” Foley. She traveled around for several years and came to Wyoming in 1939. She met Warren Bridger in Pinedale and they were married, after a short courtship, the same year on her birthday. She was one of the first licensed practical nurses in the state of Wyoming and worked in several hospitals throughout the state including the original Bishop-Randall Hospital in Lander. Mrs. Bridger is survived by two daughters, Lillie Meeks of Hudson and Lorena Bridger of Livingston, Mont.; two sisters, Emma Tannum of Yuma, Ariz., and Bertha Watson of St. Louis; one grandson, Kurttis Copyak of Rock Springs; two step-granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, three step-great-granddaughters, two step-great-grandsons; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 1999 MICHAEL JOSEPH LEGERSKI SR. A mass of Christian burial for Michael Joseph Legerski Sr. was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 28, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was conducted at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Liska, John Costantino, Gordon Smith, John T. Parr, Cliff Shelton and Paul Perez. Legerski, 52, of 217 Jade St., Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Legerski had been battling lymphoma for the past year. He was born July 23, 1946 in Red Lodge, Mont., the son of Michael Andrew and Lorraine Riedel Legerski. He attended schools in Bear Creek, Mont., and Rock Springs. Legerski graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1964. He then attended Casper College. Legerski married Susan D. Callas in Rock Springs on Sept. 13, 1996. He was a surveying engineer for Questar for 23 years until his retirement in 1998. Legerski was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Sue Legerski of Rock Springs; his parents, Michael and Lorraine Legerski of Rock Springs; two sons, Curt M. Legerski and wife Carrie of Rock Springs and Michael J. Legerski Jr. of Oregon; one brother, Don Legerski and wife Judy of Lander; one sister, Kathy Seal of Evanston; several aunts, uncles and cousins; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 1999 ALEXANDER DEAN NOBLE Funeral services for Alexander Dean Noble were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 1999, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Hafner, Peter Leibee, Gene Tarufelli, Marion Larson, Barry Heikes and Maurice Larson. Noble, 56, of 9 Cattle Drive Lane, Cora, died on Sunday, June 27, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Noble was a resident of Cora for the past four year and a former resident of Rock Springs. He was born on Oct. 21, 1942 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Alex and Dorothy McIntosh Noble. Noble attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1961. He then attended the Perry Institute for two years. Noble married Mary Kay Menghini in Rock Springs on June 21, 1969. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Noble was an auto mechanic for the FMC Corporation for 23 years until his retirement on Aug. 1, 1995. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale. Noble’s pursuits included woodworking, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Noble of Cora; one son, Sean Michael Noble and wife Jo Lynn Noble of Rock Springs; one daughter, Stacey Kathleen Flier and husband Matthew William Flier of West Linn, Ore.; one sister, Marlene McFadden and husband Michael McFadden of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Jordan Byron, Michael Noble and Jaxon Tyke Alexander Noble; and aunts, cousins, nephews and one uncle. Noble was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Dorothy Noble. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 1999 BEVERLY RAFFERTY A mass of Christian burial for Beverly Rafferty was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Rafferty, 69, of 1313 Main St., Reliance, died on Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Rafferty died following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 5, 1930, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Frank and Eva Jackson Kaumo. Mrs. Rafferty attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate with the class of 1949. She married James A. Rafferty Sr. in Rock Springs on Nov. 11, 1950. Mrs. Rafferty was a cook in the Rock Springs High School cafeteria from 1970 until 1986. She retired in August of 1987. Mrs. Rafferty was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Her pursuits included spending time with her grandchildren and family. Mrs. Rafferty is survived by her husband, James A. Rafferty Sr. of Reliance; one son, James A. Rafferty Jr. and wife Linda of Green River; one daughter, Debbie Davis and husband Wayne of Green River; four sisters, Norma Ramsay, Shirley Thomas and Pamela Collins, all of Rock Springs, and Kathy Pollinic of Bishop, Ga.; five grandchildren, Cory Davis, Sara Davis, Tatum Baker, Daniel Pedersen and Stacey Pedersen; several aunts, uncles and cousins; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, twin daughters, Teri and Teresa Rafferty, and three brothers, Frank, Ronnie and Robert Kaumo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 1999 BRIAN KEITH CHAPMAN Funeral services for Brian Keith Chapman were at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 1993, at the Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs Chapman, 32, of County Rd. 66, No. 238, Reliance, died at 3:15 p.m. June 22, 1999, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born July 28, 1986, in Morgan City, La., the son of Ira Steven Chapman and Ruth Wynell DeMasters. He graduated from Traverse City High School in Michigan with the class of 1985. He married Kaaren Hart on Oct. 24, 1998, in Roy, Utah. His pursuits included motor cycling, dirt biking, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his estranged wife, Kaaren and stepdaughter, Emily, both of Rock Springs; stepfather, Whitey Merlau and mother, Wonell of Du Bois, Pa; three brothers, Sam (Barb) Allen and Scott Chapman, both of Rock Springs, and Dean Chapman of Sumter, Fla.; four sisters Treasa (Joe) Chenoweth of Reliance, Avis Dodson of Traverse City, Dale (Chuck) Folk of Collinwood, Tenn., and Gigi Bariess of Arlington, Texas; maternal grandparents, Maynard and Margaret Merlau of Holland, N.Y., many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Chapman, and brother. Narty Merlau. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 1999 GLENDA INA COOPER ROGERS, Ark - Glenda Ina Cooper, 94, of Springdale, Ark. died Thursday June 17, 1999 at Holland Nursing Center She was born on Jan. 11, 1905 in Harper, Kan., the daughter of George Brinton Foltz and Rosa Winslow Foltz She was the first female in Kansas to volunteer for the Women's Army Corps in World War II and was assigned to top level intelligence in the Bering Straits. She was a school teacher for 34 years at the Mount Carmel Academy in Wichita, Kan. She returned to college after the age of 80 to refresh her knowledge before assuming the duties of Washington County literary coordinator. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the AARP, and the Minerva Extension Club. She was a member of the Christian Science Church of Rogers and her pursuits included traveling and arts and crafts She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Ann Cooper of Henderson, Nev.; five grandchildren: and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Casper Cooper; and one sister. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 1999 CLEMENT G. DICKINSON GILLETTE -- Memorial services for Clement George Dickinson were at 2 p.m. Saturday. June 26, 1999, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 2200 Greenway Drive, Gillette, with William Powell officiating. Dickinson, 86, Gillette, died Monday, June 21, 1999, at the VA Medical Center, Denver, following complications from heart surgery. He was born Sept. 27, 1912 in Huron, S.D., to John Clement and Gladys K. (Jones) Dickinson, He moved with his parents and siblings to Rocky Point, north of Gillette in 1929 or 1930 where he went to school. He worked on the Fount Bush Ranch on the headwaters of the Little Missouri River, Northwest Hulett. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1942-1945. He then returned to Gillette and built up Gillette's and Campbell County's first recycling business. He also collected western history items. He married Margaret Rae from Rock Springs, on Sept. 14, 1964, in Gillette. They made their home on Ross Avenue in Gillette. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Dickinson, Gillette; a stepson; a stepdaughter; five step-grandchildren; two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 1999 BOBBY JOE GAMMEL Bobby Joe Gammel, 61, of 1004 View St., Rock Springs, died on Monday, June 21, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Gammel had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 11 years and was a former resident of Parma, Idaho. He was born Sept. 2, 1937, in Nebraska, the son of the late Harry and Christine Vohaunt Gammel. Gammel served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a custodian for the Rock Springs Family Recreation Center. Gammel was a member of the Pentecostal Church. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He is survived by three brothers, Bernard Gammel of New Meadows, Idaho, Gary Gammel of Parma, and Roger Gammel of Boise, Idaho; three sisters, Katheryn Johnson of Caldwell, Idaho, Aggie Skilett of Renton, Wash., and Sharron Foley of Quincey, Calif., several cousins, nieces and nephews. Gammel was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dannel Gammel, and three sisters, Goldie Gammel, Cheryl Fave Gammel, and Dorothy Kay Thienpont. Funeral services have taken place in Parma. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 1999 PATRICIA M. IVY RAWLINS - Funeral services for Rawlins resident Patricia M. Ivy were on Friday, July 2, 1999, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with the Rev. Harry Way officiating. Pallbearers for the services were Robert Avery Wayne Akers, Mike Bradford, Gregg Allen, Neal Kirk and Raymond Avery. Honorary pallbearers for the services will be Ray Rogers, Bill Roshack, Jack Williams, Bill Engstrom, John France and Bob Bates. Mrs. Ivy died at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County on Monday, June 28, 1999, at the age of 73. She was born on Aug. 30, 1925, in Covington, Okla., the daughter of Seward Henry “Curley” and Anna Gem (Heatherington) Cramer. Later, the family moved to Rawlins and she graduated from Rawlins High School in 1941. She married Robert C. Ivy in August of 1948. She was employed for many years at the Rawlins National Bank Mrs. Ivy was a member of the Sinclair Golf Club. In addition to golf, she was active in the Daughters of the Nile anti sang in the None Choir. Mrs. Ivy also supported the Korein Shrine Temple. She is survived by her extended family which includes the following cousins: Rebert Heatherington of Highland, Ind., Betty Liechty of Murrieta. Calif., and Vona Vee Allen of Rawlins, and her children, Gregg and Debra Allen. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Betty Hickman of Sacramento, Calif., a niece, Jeanette Austin and her daughter, Cara of Sacramento; a nephew, Robert Avery of Rock Springs and Robert's children, Raymond and Richard. Mrs. Ivy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, and brother, Jack. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 1999 ANNA MARIE GARRISON A mass of Christian burial for Anna Marie Garrison was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Camillus Ellspermann of the St. Henry Catholic Church, Ferdinand, Ind., officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were Steve Myska, Eddie Myska, Jino Roccabruna, Russell Anderson and Joe Pastor. Honorary pallbearers were Dominick Giorgis and Vern Sather. Mrs. Garrison, 87, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, July 1, 1999 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Garrison died following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 5, 1911, the daughter of the late John and Mary Bartus Myska. Mrs. Garrison attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Earlie Wilson Garrison in Rock Springs on April 14, 1945. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. Garrison is survived by her husband, Earlie Garrison of Rock Springs; two sisters, Josephine Larsen of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Olaf (Mary) Strangland of Casper; one aunt, Vickie Bartus; two granddaughters, Nancy Searle and Janet Reach; one grandson, Paul Searle; one great-granddaughter, Christine Miles; one great-grandson, Adam Beach; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Lawrence Krauss; one son, Melvin Garrison; one daughter, Louis Krauss; six brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 1999 ROSEMARY ELIZABETH RAVENHOLT A mass of Christian burial for Rosemary Elizabeth Ravenholt was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at the church. Mrs. Ravenholt, 74, of 1330 Liberty Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past five days. She was a resident of Rock Springs since 1969 and former resident of Torrington, Star Valley, Minneapolis and several small towns throughout Minnesota. She was born in Minneapolis on April 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Bert Oliver and Matilda Cecilia Altringer Johnson. Mrs. Ravenholt attended schools in Minneapolis and was a graduate of Central High School with the class of 1942. She also attended the University of Minnesota. She married Halvor Ravenholt on June 18, 1949, at the Incarnation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Mrs. Ravenholt was a clerk for Sears and at a bank before her children were born. While her five children were young, she worked as a full-time homemaker, wife and mother. Later she returned to work as a bookkeeper for General Dairy (Cream O’Weber). She went on to become the parish secretary for SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, then worked as a teller with the Sweetwater Federal Credit Union until she retired in 1989. Mrs. Ravenholt was active in the Newcomers Club, Daughters of the Nile, Duplicate Bridge Club, Volunteer Information and Referral Service, Kolo International Dancers, Council of Catholic Women, the Catholic charismatic prayer group, Right-to-Life and Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen. Her other interests included golfing, bowling, painting, reading and cooking. She also enjoyed travel, including trips and cruises to Cancun, Mexico, Hong Kong, China, the Panama Canal, Caribbean, Israel, Rom and the Philippines. She and her husband, Hal, traveled to attend Elderhostels in Georgia, Florida and Washington state as well as to visit relatives around the United States. She is survived by her husband, Halvor of Rock Springs; two sons, Jed Ravenholt and wife Katharine of Dalton, Ga., and Todd Ravenholt of Seattle; three daughters, Denise Tucker and husband Ronald of Green River, Amy Ravenholt of Yakima, Wash., and Sue Tyler of Rock Springs; one sister, Kathryn Johnson Broeckel of Minneapolis; seven grandchildren, Juliana Osvald, Anders Ravenholt, Nicholas Ravenholt, Andrea Tyler, Lynn Tyler, Daniel Tucker and Joan Tucker; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 1999 CHANCE TANNER WEIDLE Funeral services for Chance Tanner Weidle were conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, corner of Second and B streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson conducted the services. Pallbearers were Eric Weidle, Karl Weidle, Jeff Rotering and Dave Rotering. Chance Tanner Weidle, 5, of 422 Hay St., Rock Springs, died on Saturday, July 3, 1999, at the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he died due to heart failure. He was born Dec. 1, 1993 in Rock Springs, the son of Kurt William and Karen Sue Rotering Weidle. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. He enjoyed basketball, balloons and copying his dad’s woodworking. The boy is survived by his parents, Kurt and Karen Weidle of Rock Springs; two sisters, Jennifer Cornelius and Mesa Weidle, both of Rock Springs; paternal grandparents, Gunther and Juanita Weidle of Manistree, Mich.; maternal grandparents, Arnold and Vivian Rotering of Amidon, N.D.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 1999 EVA CARLSON WOOD Graveside service for Eva Carlson Wood were was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Wood, 89, of 1217 South St., Reliance, died Friday, June 25, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Reliance and a former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Wood died following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 24, 1910 in Pocatello, Idaho, the daughter of the late Charles Arnold and Josephine Coultrin Hadley Carlson. Mrs. Wood attended schools in Pocatello. She married Ira James Wood in Reno, Nev., on Nov. 28, 1932. He preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1982. Mrs. Wood was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her pursuits included bottle collecting, antiques, gardening, quilting, embroidery, crocheting, fishing and camping. Mrs. Wood owned and operated Walker Art Shop on South Front Street. She also served as a guard for the internment camp during World War II, then managed the JC Penney apartments on North Front Street until she moved to Reliance in 1956. Mrs. Wood is survived by two brothers, Charles Steely Carlson and Irvin James Carlson; two sisters, Ellen Carlson Zaccardi and Phyllis J. Carlson Sullivan; eight grandchildren, Marsha K. Saletnik, Brenda L. Keith, Candace J. Husenita, Vanessa R. Hribernick Allen, James B. Hribernick, Martin J. Hribernick, Janet Hribernick and Debbie Heibernick; eight great-grandchildren, Brett M. Saletnik, Cheryl L. Saletnik, Tarin L. Keith, Amber L. Husenita, John Husenita Jr., Ashley Husenita, Nicole Allen and Jason Allen; two great-great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Karina Saletnik; two cousins, Ingra Beckstead and Glen Hadley; and one nephew, Richard Olin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira James Wood; one son, Martin “Max” Hribernick; one daughter, Donna J. Kelly; sisters, Edith Carpenter and Agnes C. Smith; and brother, Wesley E. Carlson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 1999 ALBINA FERMELIA ZORNADA A mass of Christian burial for Albina Fermelia Zornada was celebrated at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was conducted at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs. Zornada, 96, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died Friday, July 2, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. Mrs. Zornada had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 34 years and was a former resident of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Rozzo, Austria. She was born on Oct. 13, 1902, in Rozzo, the daughter of the late Angelo and Catherine Kovacich Fermelia. Mrs. Zornada attended schools in Rozzo. She came to the United States in 1965. She worked for the El Rancho motel. Mrs. Zornada was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the SNPJ Lodge. Her pursuits included crocheting, baking and gardening. She is survived by nephews, Dr. Arthur Fermelia, Edward Fermelia and Alvin Fermelia, all of Rock Springs, Louis Fermelia of Orange County, Calif., Alfred Fermelia of Denver and John Fermelia of Roanoke, Va.; one niece, Anita Laing of Clatskanie, Ore.; and several great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Zornada was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, John Fermelia, Rudolph “Rudy” Fermelia and Richard Fermelia and one sister, Victoria Micoli. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 1999 ARTHUR L. GASPERETTI ROGERS, Ark - Funeral services for Arthur L. Gasperetti were Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the Rollins Funeral Home at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Sinkler officiating with interment at Tucks Chapel cemetery. Gasperetti, 77, of Rogers, Ark, died Sunday, July 4, 1999, at his home. He was born June 15, 1922, in Starkville, Colo., the son of Julius Gasperetti and Alice Zanolini Gasperetti He moved to Rogers in October of 1979 from Boutee, La., after retiring from Aramco where he worked as a foreman in charge of air, water, electricity and steam in Saudi Arabia. He served in the Navy during World War II as a medic. He was a member of the Elks Club and was a tennis player. He is survived by his wife, Barbara “Knoblock” Gasperetti, who he married on Oct. 19. 1979; two sons, John M. Gasperetti of Tucson, Ariz., and Charles D. Gasperetti of Reliance; one daughter, Susan K. Hollingsworth of Denver; two stepdaughters, Kimberly Pelle of Floyds Knobs, Ind. and Micah M. Harter of Georgetown, Ind.; two brothers, John Gasperetti of Cairo, Egypt, and Robert Gasperetti of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Gasperetti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 1999 CARL RAYMOND KLOPP MARYSVILLE, Wash. - Memorial services for Carl Raymond Klopp were 3 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 1999, at Schaefer Shipman Funeral Home in Marysville, Wash. Klopp, 57, of Marysville, died June 30, 1999. He was born Nov. 24, 1941, in Chicago to John and Gustava (Sievers) Klopp. He was a taxidermist, a member of the NRA and a member of Northwest Baptist Church. His pursuits included church work, caring for his dogs, baseball, hunting, fishing and bird watching. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Linda; his sisters and brother-in-law, Lillie and Don Lein of Marysville and Millie Lorbeck of Murray, Utah; his sister-in-law, Sharon and her husband, Bob Vallario of River Vale, NJ.; his nieces, Antoinette Tuscano, Tanya Gregatis, Kathy Lein, Brianne Lein, Melissa Lein, Lisa Vallario and Lauren Vallario; and his nephews, Jonathan Lein and Tony Vallario. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 1999 WENDELL LEROY JENKINS SALT LAKE CITY - An informal memorial service for Wendell LeRoy Jenkins was Thursday, July 8, 1999, at 8601 South 220 East, Salt Lake City, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jenkins, 65, died July 4, 1999, in Salt Lake City. He was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Salt Lake City to LeRoy and Lenore Holmquist Jenkins. He married Sandra Taylor and they later divorced. He married Nedi Jenkins and they later divorced. He served in the United States Army and was a born again Christian. His pursuits included camping, fly fishing and bowling. He is survived by his 11 children, Debbie (Russ) Matheson, Wendy (Alan) Green, Pamela Jenkins, Michael (Vickie) Jenkins, Robin Jenkins, Robert (Natallie) Jenkins, Jennifer (Rick) Condlaria, Shelly Jenkins, Karen Jenkins, Justin Jenkins and Nora Jenkins; his 15 grandchildren; and aunts, Evelyn Taylor and Ruth Jenkins --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 17, 1999 EDWIN O. KESTER Funeral services for Edwin O. Kester were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 18, 1999 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 283 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Joe Jaramillo, Gordon Gunter, Gerry Thompson, Al Bushelman, Frank Silberman and Larry Hill. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Boyer and Becky Goplrude. Kester, 82, of 375 South 2nd East, Green River, died at 11:54 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River since 1968 and a former resident of Colorado, South Dakota and Montana, Kester died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 11, 1917 in Weston, Iowa, the son of Albert Marion and Grace Emma Osborn Kester. Kester attended schools in Buffalo and graduated from Buffalo High School with the class of 1935. He then attended the University of Wyoming. Kester married Rosalind Pierce in Oakoma, S.D., on Feb. 23, 1963. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Kester was employed as a pipefitter and welder. He was a member of the Methodist Church and his pursuits included hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, pistol shooting, yard word and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Rose of Green River; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin C. Kester and wife Paula of St. Paul, Minn., and Monte Kester and wife Sheryl of Green River; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Frederick C. Draper and wife Barbara of Burkeburnett, Texas, and Dana M. Draper and wife Amy of Middleport, N.Y.; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Helen Waters and husband Tom of Lockport, N.Y.; one sister-in-law, Bonnie J. Kester of Loveland, Colo.; one sister, Mary K. Ruland of Sundance; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harold O. Kester, who died on Feb. 14, 1999. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 17, 1999 ARTHUR L. ECKLEY Memorial services for Arthur Eckley were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, 1999, at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St. Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce conducted the services. Eckley, 63, of 1515 Elk St., No. 4, Rock Springs, died on Thursday, July 1, 1999, in Salt Lake City. He was born Feb. 26, 1936, in Meadville, Neb., the son of Albert and Gertrude Shepard Eckley. Eckley was a retired mechanic at Whisler Chevrolet for 25 years and was an associate at Walmart as a bike assembler at the time of his death. Eckley's pursuits included hunting, fishing, bowling, snowmobiling and woodwork. Eckley is survived by his wife, Mary Eckley of Rock Springs, mother, Gertrude Eckley; three sons, Ken Eckley. Robert Eckley, and James Eckley of Idaho: one daughter, Tammy Hust of Idaho, stepchildren, Debbie McMurray of Rock Springs, and Charles and Norine of Colorado, and siblings Les, Don, and Alberta, several grandchildren, great-grandchild, and nieces, nephews, ,aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father, Albert; son, Terry; brothers, Keith and Kenneth, one sister, granddaughter, and great-grandson. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 17, 1999 JANE A. “ABBY” HAMILTON LANDER - Funeral services for Jane A. "Abby” Hamilton, were at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Lander, Monday, July 12, 1999, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Bob Eldan officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hope Cemetery. Lander Mrs. Hamilton, 90, died at the Westward Heights Nursing Home, Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at 10:50 p.m. She had been a resident of Westward Heights since February of 1997. She was born the daughter of William C. and Alma (Ramsay) Megeath, May 9, 1909, at Superior. She was a 1926 graduate of Rock Springs High School, and attended the University of Wyoming for her normal training. She married Lewis Hamilton Jan. 7, 1928, at Evanston. He worked on the railroad section crew in Uinta County. They moved to a ranch west of Fort Washakie in 1934 and ranched in the North Fork and Mill Creek areas for 40 years. Mrs. Hamilton was the assistant postmistress at Fort Washakie for a time and cooked hot lunches for the Countryman School near the fort. She taught school at the Countryman and Mill Creek schools and is listed in the new book, "Pioneer Teachers Of Wyoming * She taught the art of leather tooling to many area youths. Her pursuits included painting, ceramics, macrame and beading, and passing her arts and skills on to others. As a master seamstress, she made most of the clothes for her family during their formative years. She is survived by three daughters and their families, Roberta and Dale Palmer of Lander, Ethelyn and Bert St. John of Sheridan, and Loy Aho of Lander; two sons, Dick and Carolyn Hamilton of Hudson, and Bill and Duveene Hamilton of the Lyons Valley, Lander; three sisters, Virgina Davis of Mountain View, Elizabeth Wendt Woodward of Rock Springs, Almarie and Cyril Potochnik of Rock Springs and sisters-in-law, Isobel and Josephine Megeath of Arkansas; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 MAYME A. EVANS A mass of Christian burial for Mayme A. Evans was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 1999, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mrs. Evans’ grandchildren, Michele Burt, Kelly Golding, Steve Marshall, Bernie Marshall, Bill Harper and Cliff Harper. Mrs. Evans, 97, of New Hope, Minn., died on Monday, July 12, 1999, in Robbinsdale, Minn. Mrs. Evans was a resident of New Hope for the past 10 years and a former resident of Rock Springs for 25 years. She was born Aug. 19, 1901 in Big Bend, Wis., the daughter of the late Henry and Rose Whithaus Maney. Mrs. Evans attended schools in Big Bend. She married William H. Evans in Waukesha, Wis., in October of 1926. He preceded her in death on Apirl 16, 1969. She was a farmer’s wife from 1926 to 1932. She and her husband then owned and operated a rural grocery store and post office in Mildred, Minn., from 1932 to 1945. She worked at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home in Rock Springs from 1966 to 1970, and she then worked summers in Astoria Hot Springs in Jackson from 1977 to 19987. Mrs. Evans was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Her pursuits included camping, fishing, crocheting, rosary making, church activities and travel. Mrs. Evans is survived by three daughters, Rose Marie “Ro” Harper and husband Harry of Rock Springs, Jean Marshall of Cody and Betty Hinker and husband Brad of Eagan, Minn.; 19 grandchildren, William J. Harper of Albuquerque, N.M., Barbara Lee and husband Paul of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., H. Clifton Harper rand wife Sheri of Rock Springs, Stephen Marshall and wife Kathy of Madison, Wis., Thomas Marshall and wife Kate of Onalaska, Wis., Cathy Nelson and husband Bill of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Terry Folkers and husband Bryan of Casper, Bernie Marshall and wife Wanda of Rolla, N.D., Jim Marshall and wife Michele of Las Cruces, N.M., Mike Marshall of Minot, N.D., Joseph Powers of Sebring, Fla., Michele Hart and husband Jim of Glendale, Ariz., Kelly Golding and husband David of Mundelein, Ill., Mike Powers and wife Lisa of Westmont, Ill., Dirk Evans of Orcas Island, Wash., Bobbette Hefner and husband Jack of Stanford, Wash., Gretchen Weatherly and husband Patrick of Camano Island, Wash., Todd Evans of Juneau, Alaska, and Belinda Pitzer and husband Robin of Stanford; 36 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Margaret Helin, Lillian Dunne and Sister Agnes Trombley of New Hope and the Rev. Dennis Dunne of Bloomington, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Evans, who died on Feb. 11, 1993; two sisters; and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 AARON NEALE JONES Funeral services for Aaron Neale Jones were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, 1999 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. The Rev. Jerry Reed conducted the services. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery. Jones, 66, of Farson, died on Monday, July 19, 1999, at his residence. A resident of Farson for the past 35 years and a former resident of La Barge, Jones has been in ill health for the past nine months. He was born July 16, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of the late John Aaron and Wilma Hazel Brandes Jones. Jones attended schools in Big Piney. He married Barbara Ann Harmison in Kemmerer on Jan. 12, 1952. Jones was a longtime rancher until he retired in 1996. He also worked in the oilfield. He was involved with the Chariot Club in Eden Valley for many years and his pursuits included ranching, fishing, hunting and spending time with grand and great-grandchildren. Jones was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jones of Farson; three sons, Troy Jones and wife Janie and Steve Jones and wife Stacy, all of Farson, and Mark Jones and wife Renee of Boulder; one daughter, Nadine Jones of Farson; one brother, Val Jones and wife Marlee of Pinedale; two sisters, Donna Osborn and husband Jim of Big Piney, and Janice Moss and husband Pete of Glen Rose, Texas; eight grandchildren, Jalene Winn, Joni Pennock, Lora Barker, Roger Jones, Brandy Jones, Troy Jones, Seth Jones and Brett Thompson; and three great-grandchildren, Gavin Winn, Rhett Barker and Shelby Pennock. Jones was preceded in death by his parents and two children, Lisa and John. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 MAITLAND L. BOOTH RIVERTON - A memorial service for Maitland L. Booth was in Riverton on Saturday July 17, 1999, at 1 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home. Booth, 70, of rural Riverton died at his home on Monday July 12. He was born Jan. 15, 1929, in Seattle to Maitland and Rhodasa (Eggers) Booth. He grew up in Minneapolis and served the U.S. Army in the early 1950s. Booth worked for Coast to Coast stores for 18 years as field set-up man. He set up the Riverton Coast to Coast Store in 1964. He and his wife, Pat, moved to Lander in 1978. They later retired to their country home in Riverton. They often traveled south for the winter visiting family in New Mexico Arizona and California. Booth is survived by his wife, Helen "Pat" Booth; son, Jeffrey Booth of Palm Dale, Calif.; two grandchildren, Jamie and Keven of Palm Dale; one stepson, Glen E. and Joyce Hunter of Aztec, N.M.; six step-grandchildren, Glen C. of Green River, Dean of Jackson, Jim of Phoenix, Kathy Kaecker of Las Vegas, Dale Putnam of Green River and Lisa Cattles of Gillette. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 FLORENCE M. CARLSON Florence M. Carlson, 76, of 132? Yalecrest, Rock Springs, died on Sunday, July 18, 1999, at her residence. A resident of Rock Spring for 58 years and a former resident of Jackson and Moose, Miss Carlson died following: brief illness. She was born on Oct. 3, 1922 in Moose, the daughter of the late Roger F. and Lauretta M. Sensenbach Carlson. Miss Carlson attended schools in Moose and Jackson and was a graduate from Jackson-Wilson High School with the class of 1940 She then attended the University of Wyoming. Miss Carlson was employed by the Rock Springs National Bank for 32 years as a bookkeeper until her retirement in September 1987. She also was employed by the Union Merc and by the Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner. Miss Carlson was a member of the First Congregational Church where she held various offices including serving on the board of deacons and participated in other volunteer activities. She was also a longtime volunteer at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen. Miss Carlson was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Her pursuits included traveling and baking. Miss Carlson is survived by two brothers, Charles M. Carlson and wife Janice of Denver, and Eugene E. Carlson and wife JoAnn of Cincinnati; two sisters, Eunice E. Oliver of Orlando, Fla., and Elinor F. Buchanan and husband Chester of Kalispell, Mont.; seven nieces and three nephews, and one cousin, Mrs. Dean Driskell of Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and one niece. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 MARGARET ANN GUILD EVANSTON - Funeral mass for Margaret Ann Guild was on Friday, July 23, 1999, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. There was a rosary on Thursday at 7p.m. Mrs. Guild, 69, died on July 19, 1999, in Evanston. She was born Jan. 28, 1930, in Rock Springs to Steve Joseph and Mary Louise (Hiblar) Rodzinak She was a member of the Catholic Church. She had leadership positions in the local and state level for the Council of Catholic women. She belonged to Zenska Jenota, managed the Parish Center and was in charge of the Labor Day spaghetti dinner. She married Lester Lee Guild on Aug. 28, 1948, in Evanston. She was a hospital auxiliary volunteer, played for the city band, member of the golf club and was a member of the Elks Lodge in Evanston. Her pursuits included traveling, music and gardening. Survivors include her husband of Evanston; daughter, Cherrie Ann Romanowski of Selma, Calif.; sons, Leonard Lee Guild of Shawdow Hills, Calif., and Richard Thomas Guild of Fort Bridger; brother, Steve Joseph Rodzinak Jr. of Fort Bridger; sister, Mary Joan Vercimak of Lyman; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 LAURIE JACOB “LARRY” KANGAS WHEATLAND – An open house to remember Laurie Jacob "Larry” Kangas, 88, was conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at 108 Park Ave. Wheatland. He died July 20, 1999 at Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland. He was born Jan 5, 1911 in Frontier, the son of Albertina and John Kangas. He was raised and educated in Rock Springs and move to Wheatland in 1955. He was also a former Reliance resident. He married Lila Miller Linton in Wheatland on Sept. 3, 1960. He owned and operated Kangas Electric, worked for Wheatland Rural Electric Association., and the town of Wheatland, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Wheatland Lions Club, serving as ditrict governor; Wheatland Masonic Lodge No. 16, AF AM, Order of Eastern Star Wheatland Branch No. 11, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was a retired fireman. His interests included fishing and gardening. Survivors include his wife of Wheatland; two children, Larry Robert Kangas and his wife of Jackson and Lori Geier and her husband of Joplin, Mo.; a sister, Irene North of Rock Springs; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Volta Mattson and a brother, Taino Kangas. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 VICTOR MENGHINI TEMPLE CITY, Calif. - There was a memorial mass for Victor Menghini at 10 a.m. July 16, 1999 in California. There was a graveside service at the Resurrection Co in San Gabriel, Calif. Menghini, 86, Temple Calif., died Monday Jul 12, 1999, at the San Gabriel Medical Center. He was a former Rock Springs where born and raised. He was born Aug. 2, 1912 to Mary "Maria" Visitainer and Andrew Menghini. He was a veteran of World War II who served in the Pacific Theatre. He worked in the Rock Springs coal mines and at various other jobs. He married Anne Yugovich in Rock Springs in 1946 and later moved to California in 19?? where he worked for the U.S. Rubber Company and he retired in 1973 due to ill health. He is survived by his wife, Anne; one brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, six nieces, four nephews; several grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Andrew "Fat" and Fred Menghini and two sisters, Albana Stakich and Marina Hackett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 JOHN WILLIAM ROBERTS A memorial service for John William Roberts was conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday July 17 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis conduct the service. Roberts, 77, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at ?:?? p.m. Saturday, July 10, 1999 the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A resident of Green River and Rock Springs for the past 33 years and former resident of Idaho, Roberts died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Kitts Hill, Ohio, the son of the late Isaac and Nancy Hall Roberts. Roberts married Beverly King in Elko, Nev. on Nov. 21, 1947. She preceded him in death on March 8, 1983. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Roberts was employed by Allied Chemical as a static engine operator for 15 years until his retirement in 1984. His pursuits included fishing. Roberts is survived by four sons, John F. Roberts of Rock Springs, James Roberts of Colorado, Kelly Roberts of Evanston and Jeff Roberts of Gillette; four daughters, Jolynn Berkel of Rock Springs, Dixie Apodaca of Brigham City, Utah, Juanita Roberts and Darla Roberts, both of Gillette; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Beverly, sons, Wayne Roberts and Billy Roberts, granddaughter, Car?? and several brothers and sisters. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 EMMA T. OVERY ROCK EAST CARBON, Utah - Funeral services for Emma T. Overy Rock were Wednesday, June 30, 1999, I p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary. Interment was at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Rock, 92, died on June 26, 1999. She was born Feb. 25, 1907, in Robertson, to Edward and Annie Olend Overy. She was the third of nine children and the last remaining heir of that family. She married Clyde Rock on Nov. 12, 1932, in Ogden, Utah, and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They lived in Superior and later moved to East Carbon, Utah. She is survived by daughters, Lavone (Pete) Harmon, San Antonio, Texas, and Claudia (Steve) Worthington, Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; parents; daughter, Phyllis Johnson; brothers, Thomas, Edward, William and Delbert Overy; brother, Allen Overy; and sisters, Hannah Overy Pritchard, Annie Levenia Overy Samuels and Martha Overy Rock. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 WESLEY R. SHANKS GILLETTE – Funeral liturgy for Wesley R. Shanks, Gillette area resident, 18, was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 20. 1999, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church Gillette Interment followed at Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette. According to the Wilson Funeral Home in Gillette, he died in Lee Vining Creek near Lee Vining, Calif., in an accidental drowning. No date of death was released. Shanks was born July 30, 1980, at Gillette. He attended schools in Gillette, Rock Springs, Billings, Mont., Sundance and graduated from Natrona High School, Casper. His pursuits included driving his BMW, meeting people, playing basketball and skiing. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Karen and William Luster, State Line, Nev.; adopted father, Jim Shanks, Sheridan; father, Kevin Overby, Casper; brother, Nicholas Shabot, Gillette; half-brother, Tyler Overby, and half-sister, Chelsea Wise, both of Casper; grandparents, Pete and Barbara Kujawa, Casper; Elmer Lee Overby, Eden, N.C.: great-grandmothers, Mary Wilson, Eden, and Beulah Overby. Eden. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pearl Overby, and stepbrother, Shawn Shanks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 24, 1999 JESSE L. WALKER NEWCOMERSTOWN, Ohio - Private funeral services for Jesse L. Walker were Saturday, July 17, at the Addy Funeral Home, Newcomerstown, Ohio. Memorial services will be conducted in Rock Springs at a later date. Walker, 75, 209 N. Kirk St., West Lafayette, Ohio, and former Rock Springs resident died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at his residence. He was born Feb. 12, 1924, at Midwest, a son of Jesse L. Walker and Jane McClelland Walker. He served in World War II in the Army Air Force. He was a Methodist and a member of Pipefitters Union Local 196. He married M. Louise Ohanessian Sept. 28, 1975. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Coshocton, Ohio, and his pursuits included bingo. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Patricia Harper of Coshucton, Donna L. Hamblin and husband Henry of Warsaw, Ohio, and Linda Juarbe of Newark; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 MANUEL “GILBERT” BERNAL A mass of Christian burial for Manuel “Gilbert” Bernal was recited at 1 p.m. Monday, July 26, 1999 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 1999 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery. Bernal, 54, of 124 West 3rd South, Green River, died at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 1999. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Bernal was found dead at about 7:58 p.m. on Thursday by family members at his residence. An autopsy was conducted Friday morning and results are pending final analysis. The death is being investigated by the coroner’s office and the Green River Police Department. He was born Oct. 3, 1944, in Green River, the son of the late Manuel J. Bernal and Mary O. Sanchez Bernal. He also attended schools in Green River. He was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years and at the present time was an engineer. Bernal was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His pursuits included camping, fishing, hunting and traveling. Survivors include two brothers, Joe Bernal and Carlos Bernal, both of Green River; three sisters, Katie Dominquez of Green River, Theresa Hernandez of Omaha, Neb., and Nora Trujillo of Salt Lake City; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 31, 1999 MARY JO JOHNSON Funeral services for Mary Jo Johnson were conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 1999, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the service. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, 69, of 1523 Albany Circle, Rock Springs, died on Monday, July 26, 1999, at her residence. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 31 years and a former resident of Oregon, Greybull and Rawlins, Mrs. Johnson died following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary Young Fearn. Mrs. Johnson attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1948. She also took classes in porcelain arts. Mrs. Johnson married Dr. James W. Johnson in Rock Springs on Dec. 26, 1948. She was employed as an optometric assistant for her husband for 35 years until her retirement in 1987. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Congregational Church, Daughters of the Nile, P.E.O Chapter AE and the Western Wyoming Porcelain Artists. She was the founder of the Daughters of the Nile Clown Unit and her pursuits included needle arts, crafts, snowmobiling, gardening and porcelain art. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Dr. James W. Johnson of Rock Springs; one son, Bruce Johnson and wife Tarena of Idaho Falls, Idaho; two daughters, Carol Salisbury and husband Bill of Casper and Leanne Whiteman and husband Carl of Evanston; one sister, Norma McConnell and husband Paul of Rock Springs; one grandson, Matthew Salisbury; and several aunts, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Paul Johnson; and one sister, Roberta Jean Fearn. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 SOPHIE P. OLIVER Funeral services for Sophie P. Oliver were at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 1999, at Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment took place in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Olive,r 82, of 620 4th Ave. West, Rock Springs, died at 3:35 a.m. Monday, July 26, 1999 at Cottonwood Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was born May 13, 1917 in Ironwood, Mich., the daughter of Frank and Rosellia Huber Majdziak. She married Stephen “Bud” Oliver in Rhinelander, Wis., on Sept. 23, 1935. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1961 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Oliver had been a resident of Rock Springs for 60 years. She was a member of the BPO Does in Rock Springs for 40 years and belonged to the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. She was also a member of the Catholic Church. Her interests included traveling, golf, fishing, dancing, cards and bowling. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Kay (Jim) Boulden of Salt Lake City and Barbara (Frank) Smith of Rock Springs; one sister, Katy (Roy) Puisto of Ironwood; five grandchildren, Darla, Todd, Jamie, Jimmy and Stephen; and two great-grandchildren, Drew and Trent. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Stephen, son, Frank and brother, Sylvester. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 WINSELL “PETE” PETERNELL Military graveside services and interment for Winsell “Pete” Peternell were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 1999 at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. Peternell, 86, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Cumberland. Peternell was born on March 26, 1913 in Cumberland, the son of the late Andrew and Johanna Kobler Peternell. He attended schools in Cumberland and was a graduate with the class of 1931. Peternell married Margaret Mary Berek in Rock Springs on Dec. 1, 1935. She preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 1895. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. Peternell was employed by Church and Dwight as a lab tech. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge and American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Peternell’s pursuits included fishing and hunting. He is survived by one son, Carl W. Peternell and wife, Judy of Rock Springs. Peternell was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret Peternell; four brothers, Carl, John, Andy and Frank; and one sister, Josephine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 ROY S. STULTZ Funeral services for Roy S. Stultz were conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Stultz, 74, of 125 White Mountain Drive, Rock Springs, died on Thursday, July 22, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Stultz was a resident of Rock Springs since 1955 and a former resident of Belle Fourche, S.D. He was born Jan. 14, 1925 in Kansas City, the son of the late Charles and Mimiee Mullens Stultz. Stultz attended schools in Kansas City, Mo. He married Lena Dorigatti in Rock Springs on March 18, 1957. She preceded him in death on Nov. 23, 1998. Stultz was a postal clerk for the United States Post Office for 17 years until his retirement in March of 1990. His pursuits included mechanic work and restoring vehicles, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and friends. He is survived by one son, Michael Stultz of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Carole Ann Reitz and husband George of Grant, Neb.; one brother-in-law, John Dorigatti of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Cecil Reitz, Mary Ellen Rotness and Tim Reitz; and several nephews and nieces. Stultz was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lena; one sister, Ella Zimmerman; and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 ESTELLA MAE WIGGEN A memorial service for Estella Mae Wiggen was Tuesday, July 27, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Pine and C streets. The Rev. Steven Todd officiated. Mrs. Wiggen, 96, of 108 Thomas St., Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, July 20, 1999. Mrs. Wiggen died following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 25, 1903 in Centralia, Ill., the daughter of the late Jonathan and Martha Naomi Bozarth. Mrs. Wiggen attended schools in Illinois. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 72 years, Mrs. Wiggen married the late William “Bill” Wiggen in 1926. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1976. Mrs. Wiggen and her husband operated several businesses in Rock Springs over the years. They were actively involved in a storage and moving business, concrete and several rental facilities. Her pursuits included fishing, hunting, bowling, taking trips to Nevada and numerous years playing bridge and pinochle. Mrs. Wiggen is survived by one brother, Ire Bozarth of Pekin, Ill.; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Wiggen of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, three brothers and one sister. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 CARLEY CHARLES “C.C.” WRIGHT Funeral services for Carley Charles “C.C.” Wright were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at the Emanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Heikes, Michael Smith, Monte Kester, Paul Trent, Rusty Glosser and Justin Yeager. Honorary pallbearers were Fred GIovanini, Casey Condos, Greg Lynch, Nathaniel Quintrall and Russ Yeager. Wright, 58, of 1808 Fillmore Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 9 p.m. Friday, July 23, 1999, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. A resident of Rock Springs since 1977 and former resident of Louisiana, Wright died following a sudden illness. He was born in Olla, La., on April 25, 1941, the son of the late Carley Charles Wright Sr. and Eleanor Poole. Wright attended schools in Louisiana and graduated from LaSalle High School with the class of 1959. He married Patricia McCall in DeQuincy, La., on July 12, 1959. Wright was employed as the manager of Camco International for 27 years and retired in November 1998. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Emanuel Baptist Church. His pursuits included automobile racing, traveling and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Pat of Rock Springs; one son, Charles Kevin Wright of Rock Springs; two daughters, Kimberly Wright Agostini and Karla Wright, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Elaine Ivy of Alexandria, La.; four grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Shalane and Sean; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 MARGARET "MARGE" JEAN COTTER CASPER - Services for Margaret Jean Cotter were on Friday, July 30, 1999, at 10 a.m. at Memorial Chapel in Casper. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Cotter, 82, died Monday, July 26, 1999, following a short illness. She was born Jan. 12, 1917, in Rock Springs, to Martin and Karen Knudsen. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1935. She married Gerald Stanley Cotter on Nov. 11, 1936, in Manila, Utah. Her interests included reading, cooking, crocheting, gardening, listening to music, garage sales, watching movies, community sewing club and visiting with family, grandchildren and friends. She worked at Ben Franklin, Herron's Hardware and Country Charm. She lived in Rock Springs, Rawlins, Dubois and Casper. Survivors include two sons, Gerald Frank Cotter of Casper and Ronald Martin Cotter and wife Jane of Winslow, Ariz.; one sister, Mabel K. Kruzich of Casper; two nephews, Martin Fred Kruzich and wife Jan of Jackson and Carl Albert Kruzich of Casper; eight grandchildren, Casey Scalise of Fort Collins, Colo., Carrie Scalise of Roseville, Calif., Lisa Bryan and husband Troy of Bridgeport, Neb., Lana Cotter of Denver, Theresa Gulbranson and husband Kevin of Mesa, Ariz.., Jason Cotter of Denver, Jennifer Cotter and fiancé Daryl Barkley of Mesa, and Michael Cotter of Winslow; one great-granddaughter, Aubrey Dittner of Roseville, Calif.; three step-grandchildren, James Cotter and wife and family of Phoenix, Ariz., Tabitha Cotter-Orban and husband of Misawa AFB, Japan, and Tosha Cotter of Phoenix, one step-great-grandson, Jacob Colter-Orban of Misawa AFB, Japan; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gerald Stanley Cotter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 THOMAS “BILL” GEORGE DEW HARDIN, Mont. - Graveside services with military honors for Thomas "Bill" George Dew were at 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, 1999, at the Fairview Cemetery in Hardin, Mont. Thomas "Bill George Dew, age 73, of Glendive, Mont., and formerly of Hardin, died Friday, July 23, 1999, in the Glendive Medical Center, Glendive. Dew was born Aug. 23, 1925, in Pinedale, the son of William "Pat” and Roxie Walker Dew. He was raised and educated in Pinedale. He entered the United States Army in 1943 serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to Wyoming where he was a self-employed rancher. He married Anna Mae Mitchell on May 21, 1944, in Rock Springs. They moved to Hardin in 1965 where they operated a vending business until he retired in 1980. After his retirement, they traveled around the country. They made their summer home in Montana and spent winters in Las Vegas. Dew and his wife enjoyed visiting friends, watching many sports and playing golf. He is survived by his wife, Anna of Glendive and Las Vegas; one daughter, Sandra Snow and her husband Dennis of Glendive, two grandchildren, Daphne J. Meyers and her husband Mark of Fargo, N.D, and Darren J. Snow of Glendive; one brother-in-law, William R. Mitchell of Pinedale; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nellie Rogers --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 KENNETH L. GORDON OCEAN PARK, Wash. - The funeral for Kenneth L. Gordon was conducted on July 19 at the Long Beach Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dedication of the grave and rites of military burial were July 20 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. Gordon, 72, died July 15, 1999, at his Ocean Park, Wash., residence. The son of Everett and Lulu Kidman Gordon, he was born Oct. 17, 1926, in Mountain View. When he was four years old, the family moved to Park City, Utah, and later to Rock Springs where he graduated from high school. Gordon served as an electrician's mate with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his military duty he returned to Rock Springs where he began a management career with Montgomery Ward Co. He lived in Bozeman, Mont., Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, Yakima, Wash, Portland, Ore., and Chicago. After 20 years with Wards he worked in retail management with several firms, working as sales manager for Eureka Vacuum Cleaner from 1975 until retirement in 1991. He retired to Ocean Park in 1994 from Edmonds, Wash. Gordon was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His family lineage is traced back to the time of Joseph and he served his church in many capacities including high priest. Throughout his life his pursuits included the outdoors and activities such as racquetball, swimming, tennis, skiing, archery, boxing and gardening. He and Kathleen Black were married Aug. 24, 1946. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sheila Gordon of Edmonds, sons, Kenneth D. Gordon of Portland and Randy Gordon of Lakewood; brothers, Brandt Gordon and Jerald Gordon, both of Ogden, Utah, sister, Marjorie Quigley of Billings, Mont.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A son, William, died during the Vietnam War and two sisters and two brothers also died earlier. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 THOMAS “TOM” JAKE GUMMERE GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Funeral services for Thomas "Tom" Jake Gummere were at noon on Friday, July 30, 1999, at the Clifton Christian Church in Grand Junction, Colo. Interment was in the New Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita, Colo. Gummere, 53, of 930 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died on Monday, July 26, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Gummere had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 19 years and was a former resident of Grand Junction, He was born Jan. 6, 1946, in Enid, Okla., the son of the late Leonard Alvin and Ida Ellen Parry Gummere. Gummere attended schools in Grand Junction and was a graduate from Grand Junction High School with the class of 1964. Gummere then attended Mesa Junior College in Grand Junction for two years. He married Anna Beatrice Warner in Grand Junction on Jan. 21, 1967. Gummere served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was currently employed by Sweetwater Ford as a salesman in the parts department. Gummere's pursuits included golfing, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Anna Gummere of Rock Springs; one son, Todd Gummere of Rock springs; two daughters, Alysia McGaha and husband Allen and Ashley Gummere, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Jack Gummere of Loveland, Colo., one sister, Ellen Goenges of Austin, Texas, two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Garrett McGaha; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Gummere was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 CORINA IOANA LUPU CLIFTON, N.J. - A memorial service for Corina Ioana Lupu was conducted at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 25, 1999, at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Clifton, N.J. Miss Lupu, 25, of 315 Tyler St. No. 3, Rock Springs, died on or about Friday, July 16, 1999. Miss Lupu had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past one year and was a former resident of Alberta, Canada. She was born July 18, 1973, in Bucharest, Romania, the daughter of Mihail and Juliana Andrusca Lupu. Miss Lupu attended schools in New York City and was a graduate from Brooklyn Tech High School with the class of 1991. She received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Miss Lupu was employed by Schlumberger as a chemical engineer for the past three years. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 31, 1999 LARRY RICHMOND Larry Richmond, 56, of 390 Wilson, Green River, died on Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past 10 years and a former resident of California, Richmond died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 2, 1943, in Puyallup, Wash, the son of Frank O. and Daisy Juanita Cook Richmond. Richmond attended schools in California. He served in the United States Navy. Richmond was a cook for the Embers Restaurant. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 1999 WILLIAM A. BOYLE Funeral services for William A. Boyle were at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 1999 at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Boyle, 82, of 919 Davy Crockett, Green River, died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. He was born March 28, 1917 in Mellen, Wis., the son of Richard M. and Jennie A. Englund Boyle. He married Florine Trippel in Las Vegas on Nov. 23, 1968. Boyle was a resident of Green River for two years and was a former resident of Corona, Calif. He attended schools in Ashland, Wis., graduating with the class of 1934. He was employed by Rockwell as a logistics engineer for 23 years, retiring in 1974. He was a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army Air Force and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He is survived by his wife, Florine of Green River; a stepdaughter, Karen Emmett of Green River; a stepson, Timothy Fulton of Fort Collins, Colo.; three grandchildren, Judy Grosenick, Charles and Katie Emmett and two great-grandchildren, Jessica Jordan and Rebecca Grosenick, all of Green River. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 1999 MARIE LUCILLE FEARN EDWARDS Funeral services for Marie Lucille Fearn Edwards were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999 at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Edwards, 85, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She was born on Jan. 8, 1914 in Cumberland, the daughter of Lyman and Agnes Gibbs Fearn. She had resided in Rock Springs for 80 years and attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating with the class of 1932. She married Gordon L. Edwards on May 29, 1937, in Green River. He preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 1992. She was employed by Sinclair as a bookkeeper and in various retail stores in the area as a clerk. She also attended Steven Henninger Business College in Salt Lake City. Her interests included square dancing and crocheting. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include two daughters, Judy (Tom) Harper of Rock Springs, and Jan Wilson of Spokane, Wash.; one son, Gary L. (Judy) Edwards and one stepson, Jack Edwards, both of Rock Springs; three sisters, June Fearn of Rock Springs, Helen “Bunny” Alexander of Provo, Utah, and Jackie Longhurst of Farmington, Utah; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; her parents; one sister, Katheryn; and one granddaughter, Sherrie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 1999 LUIS SILVA Graveside services and interment for Luis Silva were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Jesse Ybarra conducted the service. Silva, 83, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Silva died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 28, 1915 in Mesita, Colo., the son of the late Francisco and Petronila Ariliano Silva. Silva was a sheepherder for 50 years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God. Silva is survived by Chris Silva of Colorado; one daughter, Laura Silva of Helper, Utah; several nieces and nephews, including Jake Cordova, the Rev. Robert Cordova, Ernest Cordova, Charlie Cordova, Danny Cordova, Oscar Rodriguez and Alice Delacruz also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Maimee Silva; one brother, Julian Silva; and two sisters, Sally and Chone. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 1999 REV. GALEN ELLIOTT MELBAN, N.C. - Services for the Rev. Galen Elliott were at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, Mebane, N.C., at 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by the Rev. Randy Willford and the Rev. Eugene Pierce. Elliott, 92, of Durham, N.C., died on Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. He was the son of the late John T. and Mary Elizabeth Elliott. He was a native of Bath, N.C., and graduated from Washington High School in 1924. As a student at the University of North Carolina, he was inducted into the Order of the Golden Fleece and received the Patterson Medal for best all-around athlete. Known as the "Dixie Flyer," he was the University's first All-American athlete having earned this honor for the mile run at 4:21.2 in 1926 and again in 1927. During his years at Carolina, he held at one time or another every record from the half mile to the six-mile run. At the final trials in Boston of the 1928 Olympics, even after suffering food poisoning during the night, he set the pace, only flagging in the last lap. He took third place losing by two-tenths of a second, but had pushed the two winners to set new records. In 1996 he was inducted into the UNC Track and Field Hall of Fame. In 1953 after careers in teaching and coaching, industry and recreation, he was ordained into the Presbyterian ministry by Granville Presbytery. He served three churches including Mt. Pleasant in Wake County and White Memorial and Oakland in Johnston County. In 1963 he was named rural minister of the year by Emory University and the Progressive Farmer magazine. He served Elland and Bethlehem Presbyterian churches in Orange County from 1966 until his retirement, after which he served many churches in the Fuquay and Durham areas as interim or as supply minister until the age of 90. He is survived by three daughters, Gaye E. Taylor of Rock Springs, Mary Vallie West and husband Norman of New Kent, Va., and Peggy E. Yates and husband Leon of Durham; nine grandchildren including Pat Taylor and wife April of Rock Springs and Jackie Taylor of Cary, N.C.; eight great-grandchildren including Joshua and Lauren Taylor; and one nephew, Guy T. Elliott and wife Shirley of Kinston, N.C. Elliott was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Marguerite Poe Elliott, in 1983 and his sons, Galen Jr. in 1970 and John Dowd in 1978. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 1999 GARY BRUCE HAINES Funeral services for Gary Bruce Haines were conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1999, at the SCM Parish Center. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church conducted the services. Further funeral services and interment were conducted in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Haines, 47, of 237 Tyler St., Rock Springs, died on July 26, 1999, in a work accident at the Bridger Coal Company. Haines was a resident of Rock Springs since 1977 and a former resident of Superior and Sturgeon Bay. He was born March 29, 1952, in Sturgeon Bay, the son of Russell and Gertrude Wester Haines. Haines attended schools in Sturgeon Bay and graduated with the class of 1970. Haines sailed with the Merchant Marines on the Great Lakes for a period of three years before pursuing his career in the mining industry. He married the former Bert Maes on June 16, 1978, in Rock Springs, and they later divorced He was employed as a mechanic and a welder at Bridger Coal for the past 19 years. He was a member of the Boilermakers Union Local No. 51978 and was a union steward for that union at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Boilermakers Union Local No. 142. Haines was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. His pursuits included playing hockey, hunting, snowmachining, golfing, restoring his 1977 Chevy pickup, camping and fishing He is survived by his parents, Gertrude and Russell Haines of Sturgeon Bay; two sons, Justin R. Haines of San Diego and Nathan P. Haines of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Dawn Grotta; three brothers, James R. Haines of Salt Lake City, Eugene Haines of Sturgeon Bay and Kevin Haines of Savannah, Ga., three grandchildren, Samantha and Ryan Grotta of Salt Lake City, and Alexa Harris of Rock Springs; and also his significant other, Margaret Bath of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 1999 REV. BEN SMITH A memorial service for the Rev. Ben Smith, former pastor of the Union Congregational Church in Green River, was at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, in the sanctuary of the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The service was conducted by the Rev. John Finster, pastor of Union Congregational Church in Green River and the Rev. Jean Wade, pastor of the Pinedale Community United Church of Christ. A memorial service for him was also conducted on July 25, 1999, at 1 p.m. in the first Plymouth Church in Englewood. Smith, 67, former pastor of the Union Congregational Church in Green River, died July 17, 1999, in the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo., of complications following an aneurysm of the aorta. Smith was born Sept. 15, 1931, in New York. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany and upon his discharge he entered the Union Theological Seminary in New York. After graduation, he served the United Church of Christ in Orwell, Vt. While there, he married Nancy Herzog on April 15, 1965. Following their marriage, they moved to Montana and he served UCC churches in Circle and Hardin. The Smiths moved to Green River in 1974 and he was pastor of the Union Congregational United Church of Christ until 1991. While in Green River he was active in many community organizations and in 1991 the Smiths were presented with the Distinguished Citizens Award by the city of Green River. After moving to Colorado in 1991 he was the interim pastor of the UCC Church in Lakewood, Colo., and the Sixth Avenue UCC Church in Denver. He was the associate pastor of the First Plymouth Church in Englewood until his retirement. Following retirement he became the minister of visitation for First Plymouth and was recently elected moderator of the UCC Colorado Association. He is survived by his sons, Robert, Charles and his wife Julie Gilliland, Michael and his fiancée Sarah Jeppesen and his companion, Claudia Merthan, all of Colorado. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, on May 29, 1992, his parents, a brother and a sister. He was cremated and his ashes interred in the Memorial Garden at First Plymouth Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 CODY E. ANDERSON Funeral services for Cody E. Anderson were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999 at the old Manila High School, Manila, Utah. Interment took place in the McKinnon Cemetery. Anderson, 21, of 3300 State Hwy 414, McKinnon, died at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 1999 of injuries sustained in a farm tractor accident. He was born Feb. 11, 1978 in Rock Springs, the son of Phillip E. Anderson and Deborah Schofield. He attended grade school in McKinnon and middle and high school in Manila and graduated with the class of 1996. His interests were snowmobiling, trucks, fishing and hunting. He was a 4-H member for eight years. He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his parents, Phillip E. Anderson and Charles and Deborah Bergmeir, all of McKinnon; three brothers, Justin T. Bergmeier of Boise, Idaho, Colter T. Anderson and Christopher C. Bergmeier, both of McKinnon; one sister, Brandi L. Anderson of McKinnon; paternal grandmother, Zona Anderson of Emery, Utah; maternal grandparents, Don and Annette Schofield of McKinnon and Dean and Donna Bergmeier of Pocatello, Idaho; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 DOROTHY BEVINS Funeral services for Dorothy Bevins were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 1999 at the Church of Christ, 100 Clearview Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Harold McCormick conducted the service. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Otis Moore, Bob Hart, David Jackson, Fred Hutton, Hugh Crouch Jr., and Edgar Collins. Mrs. Bevins, 85, of 706 Randolph St., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999 at her residence. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Bevins died following a brief illness. She was born April 16, 1914 in Tennessee, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mattie Page Ballard. Mrs. Bevins attended schools in Tennessee and Terre Haute, Ind. She married Bill Flowers, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Bevins then married L.Z. Emanuel, who also preceded her in death. She then married Jack Bevins, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Bevins was a mortuary assistant for the Rogan Mortuary and Vase Funeral Chapel. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the Townsend Club Sorority. She along with Ruth Lucas and Ruth Collins, founded the Bill Flowers Memorial Scholarship Fund at Western Wyoming Community College. Mrs. Bevins also established the International Expo in 1970 at the Fine Arts Center. She is survived by one son, Jay Knight of Rock Springs; one brother, Eugene Ballard of Princeton, Ind.; one sister, Beatrice Brackens of Terre Haute; one grandson, Willie Robinson; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bevins was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; two brothers, Pervis who died in infancy and Prestle; and four sisters, Margaret, Bernadine, Glistyrine and Agnes. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 ANNE M. BUDAK A mass of Christian burial for Anne M. Budak was celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999 at 1 p.m. at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The pallbearers were Doug Smith, David Petrie, Ted Jensen, Darin Budak, Kenny Stinchcomb and Jim Boden. Honorary pallbearers were Sasto Foianini and Frank Porenta. Mrs. Budak, 82, of 1115 10th St., Rock Springs, died on Aug. 7, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past one day. A longtime Rock Springs and Superior resident, Mrs. Budak died following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 22, 1916 in Monarch, the daughter of the late John Cieluszak and Regina Rekucka. Mrs. Budak attended schools in Superior and graduated from the Superior High School with the class of 1935. She married John Budak in Rock Springs on Dec. 10, 1938 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 27, 1975. Mrs. Budak was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, St. Monica’s Sodality and the Slovenian Lodge No. 374. Survivors include three sons, Anthony R. Budak and wife Darlene of Rock Springs, Robert L. Budak and wife Janice of Tucson, Ariz., and David Budak and wife Elaine of Rock Springs; two daughters, Carol M. Budak of Highland Ranch, Colo., and Terri L. Jones and husband Tom of Edmond, Okla.; one brother, John Cieluszak of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary J. Berryman of Houston; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Michael J. Budak; and a sister and brother-in-law, Atonina and Theodore Jensen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 NORMA HELEN TELCK A mass of Christian burial for Norma Helen Telck was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Dave Swann, John Zadra, Bill Brown, Tom Howell, Lawrence Martinez and Dan Waters. Honorary pallbearer was Bob Wilde. Mrs. Telck, 67, of 419 C St., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at the Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Telck died of a sudden illness. She was born Jan. 6, 1932 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Reynolds Wilde Sr. Mrs. Telck attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1949. She married Henry J. Telck on Aug. 21, 1954 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on May 2, 1997. Mrs. Telck was a teacher’s aide for many years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and T.O.P.S. Mrs. Telck is survived by one son, James Robert Telck and wife Traci of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mary Beth Finn and husband Michael J. and Joni Taucher and husband James, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert Wilde of Rock Springs; two sisters, June Schultz and Caroline Majhanovich, both of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren, Matthew Krugman, Julie Drugman, Ryan Taucher, Kevin Taucher, Jessy Telck, Chelsea Telck, Tray Telck and Jessica Martinez; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Henry; two brothers, Matthew and Thomas Wilde; two sisters, Margaret Cukale and Alice Wilde; and one son-in-law, Dwayne G. Krugman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 EMIL P. “MECH” TOMICICH A memorial services for Emil P. “Mech” Tomicich was conducted at the American Legion on Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999 at 2 p.m. Tomicich, 68, died July 28, 1999 in Fairbanks, Alaska, while on a trip to visit his mother and do some deep sea fishing. He was born in Rock Springs on Aug. 26, 1930. He was a hunter and fisherman. After graduation from Rock Springs High School, he joined the Navy and then enlisted in the Air Force. He served during the Korean War and was in Vietnam. He retired form the U.S. Air Force and returned to Wyoming. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks and Eagles. He is survived by his mother, Manda Tomicich; sisters, Barbara Rich and spouse LeRoy and Lois Corley; nephews, Leland Rich and Dean Wirtz; niece, LeAnn Rich; grandniece and nephews, Manda and Max Wirtz; aunts, Ann Evanovich, Catherine Skorup, Mary Welsh and Peggy Wolfe; and many cousins. He was cremated and the ashes will be spread over his favorite hunting and fishing grounds. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 PETER FRANK CANESTORP Memorial services for Peter Frank Canestorp were conducted at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Louis Busemeyer, SJ, officiated. Canestorp, 53, of 1670 Alabama Drive, Green River, died on Saturday, July 31, 1999, in Billings, Mont. A resident of Green River for the past 23 years and a former resident of Michigan and Wisconsin, Canestorp died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on March 29, 1946, in Ladysmith, Wis., the son of Roy and Margaret Richards Canestorp. Canestorp attended schools in Winter, Wis., and was a graduate from Winter High School with the class of 1964. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Canestorp was employed by Texas Gulf and FMC for 23 years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Canestorp is survived by his mother, Margaret Canestorp of Green River; one brother, Kenneth Canestorp and wife Delores of Green River, one niece, Carrie Canestorp and one nephew, Erie Canestorp, both of Green River. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Canestorp. Cremation has taken place in Billings. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 FRANK HOPKINSON CARTMAN Funeral services for Frank Hopkinson Cartman were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999, at Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Interment took place in the Evanston City Cemetery. Cartman, 89, of 320 Mansface, Green River, died at 8:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 1999, at the United Medical Center West in Cheyenne. He was born Dec. 8, 1909, in Fall River, Mass., the son of John and Annie Hopkinson Cartman. He married V. Wyona Grundell on Oct. 4, 1934, in Evanston. They resided in Evanston until 1948 and then moved to Thermopolis where they lived until 1953. He was employed as a radio and television repairman in Thermopolis and also in Roy, Utah, until 1955, and in Montpelier, Idaho. In the spring of 1961, they moved to Green River where he owned and operated Modern Radio and TV Sporting Goods until his retirement and remained a resident until May, 1999, at which time he moved to his daughter's home in Cheyenne. His pursuits included fishing and traveling. He is survived by two daughters, Mary (Darwin) Cook of Provo, Utah, and Linda (Virgil) White of Cheyenne; one niece, Anna (Jack) Cannon of Bayfield, Colo.; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wyona in 1977; daughter, Christine, in 1940; and brother, Arthur Cartman, in 1973. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 MILTON C. GROVER GRANTS PASS, Ore. - Services for Milton C. Grover were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Chapel of the Valley with the Rev. Paul Burns of Shan Creek Community Bible Church officiating. Interment followed at Granite Hill Cemetery. Grover, 73, of Grants Pass, Ore., died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, at his home. He was a former Rock Springs resident. One of 12 children, Milton Chester Grover was born Aug 14, 1925, at Pine River, Minn. on his family's farm. The family later settled in Scottsbluff, Neb., where he made a life commitment to Jesus Christ as a young teen. In 1951, he married the former Ruth M. Hiteshew at Los Angeles. He worked for many years in the mining industry for Anaconda Copper and Bridger Coal. He retired to Grants Pass in 1986 from Rock Springs. Grover was an elder at the Shan Creek Community Bible Church He was active in summer and winter on his half-acre garden, as well as in church activities and travel in his RV. Grover and his wife recently completed a trip to Alaska. In addition to his wife of 38 years, survivors include three sons, Stanley Grover and Steven Grover, both of Rock Springs, and Jonathan Grover of Aloha, Ore: two daughters, Ellen Salver of Sandy, Utah, and Susan April Kilcup of Newberg, Ore: three brothers, Harry Grover of Mitchell, Neb., Quincey Grover of Phoenix, and Gerald Grover of Douglas, four sisters, Goldie McMillan of Casper, Lillian Creek of Buffalo, Cora Stanker of Storey and Laura Janseen of Ritzville, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 MIRIAM MARIE HARSHA MOUNTAIN VIEW - A memorial service for Miriam Marie Harsha was on Friday, July 30, 1999, at 10 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Mountain View. A lunch was provided by the Senior Citizen Center following the service. Mrs. Harsha, age 73, died July 27, 1999, at her residence in Lyman. She was born on June 25, 1926, in Texas, the daughter of Ruffus Carol and Willie Love (Wilson) Bowlin. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Urie. She lived in Rock Springs and raised her son and daughter She is survived by a son, Lloyd Harsha of Evanston, one daughter, Barbara Odell of Mountain View; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bill; and two sisters, Lois and Zula. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 DENNIS L. JOHNSON LARAMIE - Memorial services for Dennis L. Johnson were Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral with the Very Rev. Lawrence S. Perry officiating. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery. Johnson, 52, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 1999, at MD Anderson Cancer Research Institute. Johnson was born May 6, 1947 in Laramie to Walter Johnson Jr. and Iona M. (Henry) Johnson. He attended Laramie schools and graduated from Laramie Senior High. Be worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 32 years and reached the position of conductor. Johnson's pursuits included archery and spending time in the mountains. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Union Pacific Employees Club No. 5, the High Plains Archery Club and a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Johnson; two sons and their wives, Dennis and Ronni Johnson and Rodney and Anne Johnson; stepsons, James and Bradley Ruskanen, stepdaughter and her husband, Debbie and Andrew Armijo; four grandchildren, Eileen, Dru, Erin and Kayla; mother and stepfather, Iona and Maurice DePoy; two brothers and their wives, Cary and Frankie Johnson and Randy and Vicky Johnson; two sisters and their husbands, Kathy and Bill Garcia and Deborah and Kenneth (Toby) Taylor, along with numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Johnson Jr.; his son, Kristopher L. Johnson; a sister, Denise L. Johnson; his mother-in-law, Ethel Conger; and both sets of grandparents, Walter and Dorothy Johnson and Ida Riley and Oscar Henry. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 M. JUNE HUGHES CLAYSVILLE, Pa. - Services for M. June Hughes were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, with the Rev. Louis Sprowls, Richard Viser, the Rev. Donald E. Gillenwater and the Rev. Bill Thompson co-officiating. Interment was in Claysville Cemetery, Donegal Township, Pa. Mrs. Hughes, 68, of Claysville, Pa., R.D. No. 1, died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, in Washington Hospital after suffering from scleroderma since November of 1996. She was born June 12, 1931, in Washington, Pa., a daughter of Chauncey Herbert Raber Sr. and Minnie Loueva Stahl Raber. Mrs. Hughes was a former resident of Taylorstown, Pa., Pughtown, Pa., and had resided in Green River from 1973 until returning to Washington County and Buffalo Township in 1984. She was a member of the Enon Baptist Church where she was an assistant to her husband in his ministry to the church including her involvement with the choir and on occasion was asked to be the pianist. Mrs. Hughes was a former employee at the Blaine-Buffalo Elementary School cafeteria, a former nurse’s aide at Coventry Manor in Pughtown and retired after approximately 10 years’ service from the Green River School District No. 2 as a food service administrator in 1983. She was last employed as a nurse’s aide at Hillsview Rest Home prior to her illness in November 1998. Surviving are her husband, the Rev. Thomas Henry Hughes who she married Jan. 16, 1948; one daughter, Sharon Trogden of Alma, Mo.; three sons, Thomas N. Hughes of Albertsville, Pa., Charles H. Hughes of Claysville, R.D. No. 1 and Robert B. Hughes of Prospect Park, Pa.; one sister, Helen "Peat" Jessel of Freemont, Ohio: two brothers, Blaine Raber of Taylorstown and Roy Raber of Loraine, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters, twin sisters, Mary Lou and Margaret Ann Raber, who died in infancy, May Briggs and Anna "Sis “Kennell; and one brother, Chauncey Herbert Raber Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 MURIEL (CRAWFORD) KITCHING HANNA - Funeral services for lifelong Hanna resident Muriel (Crawford) Kitching were on Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at 3 p.m. in the Hanna Recreation Center, Hanna. The Rev. Judith Lowrance of Hanna officiated. Following the services, burial was in the Hanna Cemetery. Pallbearers were Victor Anderson, "Shilo" Reeves, Thomas Mansfield, Ken Resel, Doug Christensen and Michael Ryan II. Honorary bearers were Michael James, Robert Korkow, Michael Ryan and Donald Johnson. Mrs. Kitching died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at the Valley View Care Center in Saratoga at the age of 90. She was born Aug. 9, 1908, in Hanna, the daughter of Judge John Henry and Harriet (Nicholson) Crawford. In 1935 she married James Kitching, an immigrant from England. In 1936 their only daughter was born, and they continued to live and work in Hanna for many years. She also taught in many areas of the state and specialized in special education and elementary education. There were plenty of animals and activities in her life. She graduated from Hanna High School in 1926, studied education at the University of Wyoming and taught at Winton, a coal camp near Rock Springs. She organized the first Brownie troop in Hanna, initiated a remedial reading program and raised a granddaughter with her husband, Jim. She also enjoyed chicken hunting, fishing and collecting Indian artifacts. Preserving history was also a part of her life and many of her treasures have been donated to local and state museums. She also traveled with Nancy and Victor Anderson of the Speakers Bureau for the Wyoming Council for Humanities on their tours around the state visiting elementary schools with a "hands on display" composed of mining and Indian artifacts. Mrs. Kitching received several honors including lifetime membership in the PTA. Outstanding contribution to historic preservation, and Pioneer of the Year award for outstanding service to the community from the Jaycees. She also earned placement in the Delta Kappa Gamma honor society records. She is survived by four sisters; a granddaughter, Rhonda Ryan; two great-grandsons; three great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 FLORENCE PRATT ROBISON SALT LAKE CITY Funeral services for Florence Pratt Robison were on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999, at 2 p.m., at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive. Mrs. Robison, age 85, died Aug 8, 1999 in Salt Lake City. She was born in April 20, 1914, in Preston, Idaho, to William Franklin Pratt and Martha Hadfield Pratt She married Willis Alma Robison on Nov. 1, 1942. She worked as a schoolteacher. She served a LDS mission in the Spanish American Mission 1938-1939. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was a member of the LDS Church and served in many capacities. She is survived by her children, Beverly Ehlers, Gaylen Robison, Lynn Robison, Vaughn Robison, Jerald Robison, Mark Robison and Kathryn Robison Cuyle, and 32 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallis Robson, parents, three brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 1999 DEBORAH JOAN SIKICH MANILA - Memorial services for Deborah Joan Sikich were conducted at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9, 1993, at the Manila Town Park in Manila. Counselor Glen F. Tinker conducted the services. Miss Sikich, 33, of Henry's Creek in Washam, died on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Sept. 16, 1965, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John and Mera Don Ylincheta and the late John Paul Sikich. Miss Sikich attended school in Manila and was a graduate from Manila High School with the class of 1983. Her pursuits included reading, spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and gold hunting. Miss Sikich cared for horses and hound dogs and was a collector of antiquities. She is survived by her parents, John and Mera Don Ylincheta of Manila; one brother, David J. Sikich and wife Carma of Salt Lake City; one sister, Dawn Sikich and husband Eric Wahlquist of Denver; maternal grandparents, Donald and Esther Larsen, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, one niece and three nephews. Miss Sikich was preceded in death by her father, John Paul Sikich, and her paternal grandparents --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1999 CHARLES TIMOTHY MCCOY Funeral services for Charles Timothy McCoy were conducted at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 1999 at the First Assembly of God, 1380 Hitching Post, Green River. The Rev. Gary Burdick conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. McCoy, 53, of 390 Riverview Drive, Green River, died at 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999 at his residence. A resident of Green River for the past 17 years and a former resident of Gillette, Glenrock and Portland, Ore., McCoy died following a lengthy illness. He was born June 6, 1946 in Sheridan, the son of the late Charles F. and Inga O. Olson McCoy. McCoy attended schools in the Buffalo and Sheridan area and was a graduate from Big Horn High School with the class of 1964. He then attended Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont., where he earned his master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He married Donna Corinne Johnson in Sheridan on Aug. 26, 1967. McCoy served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an engineer for Pacific Power for 27 ears. McCoy was a member of the Green River Alliance. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, archaelogy, fossils, leatherwork and antique cars. McCoy is survived by his wife, Donna C. McCoy of Green River; three daughters, Inga C. McCoy of Green River, Carla McCoy Itzen and husband Dan of Omaha, Neb., and Cynthia M. McCoy of Fort Collins, Colo.; one brother, Gary A. McCoy and wife Marsha of Big Horn; three sisters, Nancy M. O’Rourke of Logan, Utah, Patricia M. Henry and husband Pete of Chesterfield, Va., and Diana M. Anderson and husband Martin of Powell; aunts and uncles, Harry Olson, Bessie Mumper, Lavina and Gordon Lanouette and Roberta Shrum; 10 nieces; and 11 nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Essie McCoy; maternal grandparents, Gus and Rosa Olson; parents, Charles F. and Inga Olson McCoy; one aunt, Kay Olson; and one uncle, Lee Shrum. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1999 LEOPOLDO “LEO” SALAZAR A mass of Christian burial for Leopoldo “Leo” Salazar was celebrated on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999 at 10 a.m. at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Pallbearers were Salazar’s grandsons, Leo Salazar, Tristian Keller, James Baker, Doug Martinez, Carlos Salazar, Mario Salazar, Gilbert Salazar and Richard Arndt. Salazar, 69, of 6 ½ Daisy Ave., Rock Springs, died on Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Salazar died following a lengthy illness. He was born March 18, 1930 in Cerro, N.M., the son of the late Eligio E. and Cresencia Archuletta Salazar. Salazar attended schools in New Mexico. He married Marcella Angela Garcia in Del Norte, Colo., on Nov. 10, 1947. Salazar was employed by Union Pacific Railroad as a sectionman and driver for 33 years until his retirement in April of 1985. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Salazar’s pursuits included fishing, camping, hunting, yardwork, leatherwork and woodwork. He is survived by his wife, Marcella Salazar of Rock Springs; one son, Gilbert Salazar of Rock Springs; three daughters, Ruth Purviance and husband Dale of Rawlins, Edna Arndt and husband James and Bernadette “Bernie” Keller and husband George, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Adonias Salazar and wife Tilla of Cerro; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nephew, John Garcia of Rock Springs, whom he raised as his son. Salazar was preceded in death by his parents, son Eligio “Ernie” Salazar, brother, Adan Salazar and a brother who died in infancy. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1999 FLORENCE MARGARET TRACY Graveside services and interment for Florence Margaret Tracy were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999, at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. The Rev. John Radcliff conducted the services. Mrs. Tracy, 100, of 333 North Bridger Ave., Pinedale, died on Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. She had lived in Wyoming since 1921 and was a former resident of Rock Springs and Big Piney. Mrs. Tracy was born on Jan. 6, 1899 in Adams County, Neb., on a farm. The nearest town was Juniata which was 13 miles from Hastings. She was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth King Woods. Mrs. Tracy attended schools in Des Moines, Iowa. She married Lee Willoughby in Des Moines. She then married Frank Tracy in Pinedale on July 12, 1928. Mrs. Tracy was a member of the Young At Heart Senior Center and the Royal Neighbors. She is survived by two sons, Franklin Willoughby and Robert Tracy, both of Big Piney; one brother, Dale Woods of Des Moines; two sisters, Marie Alsup and Lucille Campbell, both of Des Moines; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tracy was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Leona Cunningham and Lillian Woods; three brothers, Burton, Hoyte and Guy Woods; two sons, Thomas Edward Willoughby and William Junior Willoughby; one stepdaughter, Louise Tracy Snively; one grandson, Kevin Tracy; one daughter-in-law, Pauline Simon Willoughby; husband, Frank Tracy; and ex-husband, Lee Willoughby. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1999 ELMER RAY MCKEE Funeral services for Elmer Ray McKee were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at The LDS Foothill Ward Chapel, 3315 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs, with Bishop Ray Christensen officiating. McKee, 57, of 1030 Truman, Rock Springs, died at 12:44 p.m. Aug. 16, 1999, at his home after a short illness. He was born Oct. 6, 1941, in Lindsay, Okla., the son of Oliver Charleston and Estelle Smith McKee. He married Betty Melton on Sept. 4, 1962, in Gainesville, Texas. McKee attended schools in Lindsay and graduated from Lindsay High School with the class of 1959. He was a resident of Rock Springs for 24 years. He had been employed by Questar for 18 years, retiring on July 31, 1998. After his retirement, he was a pipeline consultant for OMC of Houston until his death. McKee was a member of the Friends of the Animals of Rock Springs and also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were his work, traveling, and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of Rock Springs; one daughter, Renee Jakobson of Longmont, Colo.; two brothers, Milton McKee of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Gale McKee of Lindsay; two sisters, Essie Williams of Verden, Okla., and Thelma Dutton of Lindsay; and two grandchildren, Robin and Haakon Jakobson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Vita Marie; and one brother, Wesie McKee. Additional memorial services will be conducted at a later date in Lindsay. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1999 RENALDO MENGHINI LINCOLN, Neb. - A funeral mass for Renaldo Menghini was conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Church in Lincoln, Neb. Menghini, 86, died Aug. 13, 1999, at the Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Menghini was born Oct. 23, 1912, in Rock Springs to Archangelo and Francis (Fanni) Menghini. He married Asunta Florentina Menghini in Tyrol, Italy, on Dec. 10, 1947. He lived in Rock Springs until nine years ago. Before retiring, he worked as a coal miner at Stansbury and also at FMC. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs and the Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheridan. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Amy) Sharma of Sheridan, and Mrs. David (Janet) Covey of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Lori Sharma Evans and Dustin Sharma; one great-grandchild, Ryan Evans. He is also survived by a brother, Adolph Menghini of Rock Springs; a sister, Aileen Dow of Salt Lake City, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Rena and Maria. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1999 MICHAEL NOVIKOFF PHOENIX, Ariz. - Michael Novikoff, 41, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Aug. 11, 1999, of a rare sinus cancer. Novikoff was the 161st victim to have this cancer since 1920. He was born in Los Angeles. He was married to the former Robin Ingle, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Ingle, formerly of Green River, and granddaughter of Chester Byrd. Survivors include his wife; sons, Michael, of New Jersey, and Austin, stepdaughter, Rhonda Jones, who is the granddaughter of Roger and JoAnn Jones of Rock Springs: mother; three brothers; and three sisters. His body was donated to science. No services were conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1999 DONALD E. PACULA HENNESSEY, Okla.- mass of Christian burial for Donald E. Pacula, 63, was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hennessey, Okla. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery. Pacula was born on July 2, 1936, near Hennessey to John and Rose Agnes Gabriel Pacula and died at his home Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. He graduated from Hennessey High School and attended Oklahoma A&M before serving in Korea in the Air Force. He married Patricia Ann Steinrod in Enid, Okla., on Aug. 17, 1962. He was a past member of the Hennessey Lions Club and the Catholic Men's Club. He is survived by his mother, Rose Agnes Pacula of Mennessey; two sons, Mark and wife Karen Guffey and Doug and wife Bobbie Pacula of Hennessey; three daughters, Lisa Brown of Salt Lake City, Cindi Munn of Green River, and Pam Hall of Rock Springs; one sister, Karmie Burras of Bristow, Okla.; 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. His father, John Pacula, and one brother, Robert Pacula, preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 1999 MICHAEL J. PERRI JR. SALEM/HELPER, Utah -- A funeral Mass for Michael J. Perri Jr. was Friday, Aug. 13, 1999, 10 a.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Helper, Utah. Vigil service was Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Mitchell Chapel. Committal service was in the Price City Cemetery Michael J. "Bear” Perri Jr.. 51, died Aug. 9 1999, at Mt. View Hospital in Payson, Utah. He was born Sept. 20, 1947, in Price, Utah, to Mike Perri Sr. and Ellen Casella. He married Sandra (Sandi) Cadez on Aug. 6, 1965, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Carbon High School, class of 1965, and later attended CEU. Perri was a former employee with D&RGW at Helper. He presently was employed with IPSC Railcare Center of Springville, Utah. He was a member of Price Elks Lodge No. 1550. He and his daughter, Nicki, were involved in the Utah Quarter Horse Association and won numerous awards. Perri's pursuits included fishing, trap shooting, and boating. He is survived by his wife. Sandi Perri, Salem, Utah; daughter and spouse, Nicki and Billy Kirkwood, Spring Glen, Utah; parents, Mike Sr. and Ellen Perri, Rock Springs; sister, Debra and Mark Rubeck, Rock Springs; grandchildren, Jessie and "Jake Kirkwood; and many other relatives and other friends. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 1999 TERESA LYNN ANGWIN Teresa Lynn Angwin, 41, of 105 P St. Rock Springs, died on Friday, Aug. 20, 1993, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. She was a resident of Wyoming for eight years and a resident of Rock Springs for the past two years. She was also a former resident of Utah and Idaho. She was born on June 9, 1958, in Ashton, Idaho, the daughter of Clayton L. and Carol Petereit Biorn. She attended schools in Soda Springs. Idaho, and was a graduate from Soda Springs High School with the class of 1977. Mrs. Angwin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her pursuits included crafts, crocheting and boating She is survived by her father, Clayton L. Biorn and wife Darlene of California; mother, Carol Pond and husband Lewis of Soda Springs; one daughter, Tara Lee and husband Jason of Green River; one son, Robert Burnham and wife Heather of Cozad, Neb.; one brother, Kurt Biorn of Soda Springs; one sister, Bonnie Armstrong and husband Dave of Salt Lake City, two grandchildren, Trenton Burnham of Cozad and Hunter Lee of Green River; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The body was returned to Soda Springs for funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 1999 LOLA BETH “MICKEY” PARSONS Lola Beth “Mickey” Parsons, 56, of 1750 Hitching Post Drive, Green River, died at about 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at her home. She was a resident of Green River since April of 1997 and former resident of Texas. She was born on July 15, 1943, in Palestine, Texas, the daughter of Monte Ruben Belote and Eddie Loraine Williams. Mrs. Parsons attended schools in Texas. Mrs. Parsons was involved with music and fishing. Survivors include her husband, Roger of Green River; one son, Joseph Craig Wrenn of Houston; two daughters, Kathleen Wrenn of Loveland, Colo., and Rebecca Wrenn of Ellisville, Miss.; two brothers, Monte Belote of Houston and Jimmy Fiveash of Houston; one sister, Patricia Belote of Houston; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son and one brother. Memorial services will be conducted in Houston in late September. Her ashes will be sprinkled in Galveston Bay. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 1999 CHARLES RICHARD “CHUCK” THOMPSON RIVERTON - Funeral services for Charles Richard "Chuck" Thompson Sr. of Riverton were Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, at 2 p.m. from the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton. Deacon John Alorsio officiated. Burial was at Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Thompson died Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999, in a traffic accident near Rock Springs. He was 61. Thompson was born Aug 13, 1938, in Greeley, Neb., the son of Kenneth Edward Thompson and Mildred (Gray) Thompson. He had lived most of his life in Fremont County, traveling throughout Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah with his work as an oilfield tool pusher and salesman. He married the former Margaret Schumacher in Billings, Mont., on May 4, 1959. His pursuits included working in the yard, golfing, playing cards with his brothers, brothers-in-law and nephews, and watching old westerns and professional wrestling on television. He was a member of the Catholic faith. Thompson was a member of the Elks, ARI, SPE and AOSC. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Thompson of Riverton; sons, Kelly of Rock Springs and Chuck Thompson Jr. of Rock Springs; daughter, Lori of Riverton; four grandchildren, Troy, Ryan, Brandie and Danielle; brothers, Harold "Hub Thompson, Warren Thompson and his wife Sherry, Eugene Thompson and his wife Phyllis, Bob Thompson and his wife Georgene, and Gordon Thompson and his wife Nicki; sisters, Charlotte Majdc, Mary Runnberg and her husband Dale, Katherine "Hitch" Venzor and her husband Richard, and Jeanie Larsen and her husband Mike; along with many nieces and nephews Thompson was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ed and Walter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 1999 CHARLES RICHARD “CHUCK” THOMPSON RIVERTON - Funeral services for Charles Richard “Chuck" Thompson Sr. of Riverton were Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, at 2 p.m. from the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton. Deacon John Alorsio officiated. Burial was at Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Thompson died Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999, in a traffic accident near Rock Springs. He was 61. Thompson was born Aug 13, 1938, in Greeley, Neb., the son of Kenneth Edward Thompson and Mildred (Gray) Thompson. He had lived most of his life in Fremont County, traveling throughout Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah with his work as an oilfield tool pusher and salesman. He married the former Margaret Schumacher in Billings, Mont., on May 4, 1959. His pursuits included working in the yard, golfing, playing cards with his brothers, brothers-in-law and nephews, and watching old Westerns and professional wrestling on television. He was a member of the Catholic faith. Thompson was a member of the Elks, ARI, SPE and AOSC. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Thompson of Riverton; sons, Kelly of Rock Springs and Chuck Thompson Jr. of Rock Springs; daughter, Lori of Riverton; four grandchildren, Troy, Ryan, Brandie and Danielle; brothers, Harold “Hub” Thompson, Warren Thompson and his wife Sherry, Eugene Thompson and his wife Phyllis, Bob Thompson and his wife Georgene, and Gordon Thompson and his wife Nicki; sisters, Charlotte Majdic, Mary Runnberg and her husband Dale, Katherine "Hitch" Venzor and her husband Richard, and Jeanie Larsen and her husband Mike, along with many nieces and nephews. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ed and Walter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 4, 1999 PAUL I. BERTAGNOLLI Funeral services for Paul I. Bertagnolli were conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Bertagnolli, 76, of 1314 Virginia St., Rock Springs, died on Monday, Aug. 23, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past one week. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Bertagnolli died following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 17, 1923, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Alex L. and Elizabeth Bertagnolli. Bertagnolli attended schools in Rock Springs, Superior, Utah and Nebraska. He graduated from Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant, Utah with the class of 1941. Bertagnolli then attended the University of Wyoming for one year. He married Evelyn Canestrini in Rock Springs at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Jan. 23, 1935. Bertagnolli was co-owner and operator of Bertagnolli Brothers Sheep Ranch until 1972. He then was a driver for Wycoff Trucking Company for 12 years until his retirement in 1985. Bertagnolli was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community Parish. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Bertagnolli; one son, Paul A. Bertagnolli of Houston; one daughter, Janelle E. Parton and husband Robert D. of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Flora Bertagnolli of Rock Springs; and two grandchildren, Christopher and Carolyn Parton, both of Rock Springs. Bertagnolli was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Alex J. Bertagnolli. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 4, 1999 MERLIN F. SCHOFIELD MANILA, Utah—Funeral services for Merlin F. Schofield were at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999 at the Manila LDS Ward Chapel in Manila, Utah, under the direction of Glen Tinker. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery. Schofield, 92, of Manila, died at 5:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a short illness. He was born July 22, 1907 in Manila, Utah, the son of Frank and Mary Warby Schofield. He married Lena M. Searle on Sept. 17, 1926 in Linwood, Utah. She preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 1991 in Rock Springs. He attended schools in Manila and had been a rancher all of his life. He also was employed for the U.S. Forest Service in Manila as a campground caretaker. His interests were horses, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by three daughters, Mary Joyce Riggs, of Elko, Nev., Florence (Dick) Christensen, of Manila, and Dixie Lou Moser, of Fort Bridger; three sons, Don M. (Annette) Schofield, of McKinnon, Wendell F. (Agnes) Schofield, of Campbellsburg, Ind., and Leslie J. (Cindy) Schofield, of Manila; 32 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena; two sons, John Earl and Dencil Schofield; two brothers, Leo and Ed Schofield; two half-brothers, Richard and Barney; one sister, Lovena; and five grandchildren, Donell, Sonya, Casey, Kelly and Cody. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 4, 1999 JIM E. ADNEY FORT SMITH, Ark. - A memorial service for Jim E. Adney was at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Faith United Methodist Church, 2901 Massard Road, Fort Smith, Ark. Adney, 79, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a former president of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Rotary clubs in Rock Springs and Vernal, Utah. Adney was a retired district manager of production for Mountain Fuel, now known as Questar. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and the Bible Study Fellowship. He was an Army veteran of World War II who served with the Bushmasters in the Pacific Theater. He was a Shriner and a 32nd-degree Mason. Survivors include three daughters, Bobbie Smith, Overland Park, Kan., Bonnie Turner, Mansfield, Ariz., and Elaine Cox, Cottage Grove, Ore.; a son, Kenneth Adney, Fort Smith; two sisters, Madeline Lunbeck, Pinedale, and Margorie Chouteau, Jackson; 12 grandchildren, Chris Routh, Corey Routh, Brian Routh, Kimberly Evans, Colby Turner, David Turner, Aimee Hartsfield, Emily Moore, Amber Adney, Cynthia Sarlo, Barbara Hass, and Teresa Cox; nine great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 4, 1999 SUSAN DIANE BARNES Susan Diane Barnes, 48, of 1835 Virginia Drive, Green River, died at 10:06 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for the past 24 years and a former resident of Mt. Pleasant, N.C., Mrs. Barnes has been in ill health for the past two and one-half years. She was born July 27, 1951, in Concord, N.C., the daughter of Raymond and Johnsie Rumple Cristy. Mrs. Barnes attended schools in North Carolina and was a graduate of the North West Cabarrus County High School and attended one year of college at North Carolina State University. She married Jeffery Barnes in Bensfield, S.C., on May 16, 1970. Mrs. Barnes was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Barnes of Green River; one son, Dan Barnes, Green River; a daughter, Tammy Adamski of Rock Springs; her parents, Raymond and Johnsie Cristy, Mt. Pleasant; two sisters in North Carolina; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Fred and Dorothy Barnes, Golconda, Nev.; two brothers-in-law; two grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Following cremation a memorial service will be at a later date --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 4, 1999 VIRGINIA MEGATH DAVIS MOUNTAIN VIEW - Services for Virginia Megath Davis were at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at the First Presbyterian Church in Mountain View. Mrs. Davis, 95, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at a nursing home in Evanston. She was born Dec. 11, 1903, in Rock Springs, a daughter of William C. and Alma Ramsay Megath. She was educated in Rock Springs and continued her education in Mountain View where she graduated from high school in 1922. She attended the University of Wyoming for two years and then began teaching school in Mountain View. She married Kenneth Davis on Dec. 28, 1925, and they began ranching together. She returned to teaching in Mountain View in 1942 and 1943. She commuted to Laramie in the summers and completed her bachelor of science in education in 1961. She retired from teaching in 1974. She is survived by three sons, Wesley Davis and his wife, Louise, Ramsay Davis, and Russell Davis and his wife Carol, along with one daughter, Donna Jochumson, all of Mountain View; two sisters, Elizabeth Woodward, and Mrs. Cyril (Almarie) Potochnik; two sisters-in-law, Josephine Megath, Wickenburg, Ariz., and Isabel Megath, Prattville, Ala. She was preceded in death by one sister, Abigail Hamilton who lived in Lander. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 4, 1999 BARNEY C. GRANDPRE CHEYENNE - Funeral liturgy for Barney C. Grandpre was Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerald Sullivan as the celebrant. Interment was in the Olivet Cemetery. Grandpre, 79, of Cheyenne, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at United Medical Center - West. He was born April 21, 1920 in Conde, S.D. Grandpre served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers during World War II. He worked in construction for more than 45 years working as a contractor for Clyde Beougher, Carl Christensen and Reiman and Wuerth Company. Grandpre was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was a Knight of Columbus Third Degree and Fourth Degree. He is survived by his wife, Betty Grandpre of Cheyenne whom he married March 4, 1946, in Cheyenne; six sons, Jack Grandpre, Jim Grandpre and Jeff Grandpre, all of Cheyenne, Jerry Grandpre of Green River, Joe Grandpre or Tucson, Ariz., and Jason Grandpre of Anaheim, Calif.; two daughters, Joyce Mowery and Janice Perry, both of Cheyenne; two brothers, William "Bill” Grandpre of Cheyenne and Lewis Grandpre of Stoddard, N.H.; two sisters, Christine Powers of Cheyenne and Ann Glasser of Mesa, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Christina Grandpre; two brothers, LaVoy Grandpre and Monte Grandpre; and two sisters, Ruth Hall and Velva Grandpre. Vigil for the deceased was Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 4, 1999 CLARENCE BERNARD LAMMERS FORT BRIDGER - Funeral services for Clarence Bernard Lammers were Thursday, Sept. 2, 11 a.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church, Fort Bridger. Rosary was Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Lammers, 76, died at his home Aug. 29, 1999, following a lengthy illness. He was born June 16, 1923, in Lismore, Minn., to Herman J. and Gertrude (Joanning) Lammers. He moved at the age of two with his family to South Dakota where he graduated in 1941 from Flandreau High School. In 1943 he entered the U.S. Army, serving in France and, following the war's end, in Austria. After his discharge in 1946 he attended Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education. He married Marjorie Doscher on Feb. 22, 1947, and they had six children. He continued his education at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, receiving his Master of Arts degree in business administration in 1958. In 1951, he accepted a position with Uinta County School District No. 4, Mountain View, teaching business education. In 1958, he was appointed district superintendent, a position he held until his retirement in 1984. He was past president of the Wyoming High School Activities Association Board of Control, past president of the Mountain View Lions Club and past member of the Uinta County Senior Citizen's board of directors. In 1986 the Mountain View High School athletic complex was named in his honor. In 1987 he was named Mountain View citizen of the year. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marjorie his daughters, Pat (Dan) Watson, Marilyn (Tom) Rudy, Alison (Dwaine) Lyman and son Martin Lammers, all of Mountain View, daughter, Marj (Larron) Moretti and son Mitchell (Sally) Lammers of Rock Springs, 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Verena Bruckbauer, Irene Schultz, Esther Henle, Collete Powers and a brother, Raymond Lammers, all residing in Minnesota, and a sister, Elinor Moon, residing in South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 4, 1999 MAXINE E. NAMUR Maxine E. Namur, 81, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, after a short illness. She was born Aug. 22, 1918, in Inola, Okla., the daughter of Joseph Duncan and Josephine Lee Simmons Louderbach. She married Bruno Earl Namur in 1937 at Liberty, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1991 in California. She went to the William Christman High School in Independence, Mo., and graduated with the class of 1936. She was a telephone operator and housing inspector for the U.S. government for 20 years. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by two sisters, Lorene Wilson of Salinas, Calif., and Pauline Ferrell of Dallas; one granddaughter, Anne Marie Namur of St. Cloud, Minn.; one niece; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruno; one son, Joseph; and her parents. Cremation has taken place. Private family memorial services will be in Salinas at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 4, 1999 EVA REBECCA HILL SIMS Funeral services for Eva Rebecca Hill Sims were at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, at the Green River LDS 4th Ward Chapel, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River under the direction of Bishop Dennis Peterson. Pallbearers were Eddie Miller, Gary Miller, Roger Miller, Robert Miller, Tracy Yost and Lawrence Sims. Honorary pallbearers were Thomas Sims, William Sims, Fredrick Sims, Robert Sims and Jack Wilson Jr. Mrs. Sims, 95, of 1445 Uinta, Green River, died at 11:50 p.m., Aug. 23, 1999, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center after a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 1, 1903, in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Ambrose and Rebecca Shore Hill. She married Edmund Sims Jr. on July 26, 1932, in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on June 30, 1962, in Rock Springs. She attended schools in Ogden and moved to Green River 67 years ago. She worked at the Shupe William Candy Factory in Ogden and also the Green River State Bank in Green River as a janitor, retiring in 1981. Mrs. Sims was a member of the Union Pacific Old Timers and the Eagles Auxiliary in Green River. Her interests were reading and crafts. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served as a Sunday school and Primary teacher and was a secretary of the Sunday School for 20 years in the Green River LDS 1st Ward. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Ellen Sims Miller of Green River; one son, Laurence (Nancy) Hill Sims of West Jordan, Utah; one brother-in-law, Fredrick Sims of Casper; 10 grandchildren, Karen Green, Lora Johnson, Steven Sims, Wendy Sims, Eddie, Gary, Roger, Robert and Lynette Miller and Heather Yost; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four nephews, Thomas Sims, William Sims, Robert Sims and Edmund Cheetham; and one niece, Barbara Mortensen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund; her parents; sisters, Annie, Florence and Elizabeth; and two brothers, Ambrose and Clarence. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 11, 1999 DUANE A. WESTPHALEN Memorial services for Duane A. Westphalen were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Military graveside services and inurnment were in the Mountain View Cemetery. Westphalen, 50, of 1804 Elk St. Space 67, Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in a traffic accident near Cora. Westphalen had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1981 and was a former resident of Nebraska and Iowa. He was born Dec. 22, 1948, in Spencer, Iowa, the son of Wilbur and Lorrayne Trojhan Westphalen. Westphalen attended schools in Royal, Iowa, and was a graduate of the Clay Central High School with the class of 1967. He married the former Jana Franker in Royal and they later divorced. Westphalen was the owner-operator of Westphalen Construction. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, American Legion and his pursuits included hunting, camping, fishing and boating. Survivors include his mother, Lorrayne Westphalen of Royal; one son, Ty Westphalen of Rock Springs; two daughters, Jozette Arnoldi and husband Lennie of Rock Springs and Amber Hammer and husband Bobbie of Marbleton; three brothers, Marvin Westphalen and wife Pat of Sheldon, Iowa, Kenny Westphalen and wife Lila of Ballwin, Mo., and Rick Westphalen and wife Joan of Rock Springs; one sister, Donna Stefen and husband Jerry of Emmetsburg, Iowa; a longtime companion, Margie Hughes of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Darlene Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 11, 1999 SHELDON L. ROLLINS OREM, Utah—Services for Sheldon L. Rollins were Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, 10 a.m., in the Orem Park 6th Ward, 114 South 400 West. Burial was in the Lyman Cemetery at 3 p.m. Rollins, 71, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in Provo, Utah, following a struggle with heart and diabetes complications. He was born Oct. 2, 1927, in Green River to Charles Levoid Rollins and Althea E. Thompson Rollins. He married Duella Irene Twitchell in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 29, 1945. He graduated from Lyman High School. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a hometeacher. He served in numerous callings, but his calling as a hometeacher was his favorite. He had seven children, 45 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Duella Irene Twitchell Rollins or Orem, Utah; children, Linda Knight (Allen) of Rock Springs, Janice Knight (Ken) Ellinwood, Kans., Maureen Vehar (Bob), Westminster, Colo., Barbara Killpack (Gary) and Dennis Rollins (Roberta), all of Green River; Linne Rollins (Betty), Lumberton, N.C., and Kayleen Leonard (Gary) of Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Shirley Graham. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 11, 1999 MARGARET JEAN CROUP OGALLALA, Neb.—Mass of Christian burial for Margaret Jean Croup was 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with the Rev. John Schlaf as celebrant. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the Gubser Funeral Chapel. The body was cremated following the mass with inurnment at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb. Mrs. Croup, 71, of Ogallala, Neb., died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4, 1999, at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. She was born July 30, 1928, in Long Beach, Calif., the daughter of Charles and Margaret Ann (Geis) Brown. She grew up and attended schools in California. She received a master’s degree in social services from the University of California and was employed as a social worker following her graduation. She married Dr. John F. Croup on June 21, 1952, in Reno, Nev. After Dr. Croup’s discharge from the military, the couple moved to Ogallala in 1953 and purchased a dental practice. Mrs. Croup was a social worked in North Platte for a short time and later assisted in the office of her husband’s dental practice. She was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She was a member of the American Association of University Women. She was a longtime member of the Goodall Library Board, the Ogallala Country Club, the Election Board and served for more than 30 years on the Guiding Star Girl Scout Council as well as being a Pink Lady volunteer for many years at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Her hobbies included playing bridge, reading, golfing and sewing. Survivors include her mother, Margaret Brown of Rio Vista, Calif.; one daughter, Jody and husband Kim Brown of Farson; one son, Jeff Croup of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and three granddaughters, Tara, Morgan and Kylie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Croup, in 1993. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 11, 1999 VERA WILDE FOX OREM, Utah—Funeral services for Vera Wilde Fox were Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the Lakeridge LDS Chapel in Orem, Utah. Interment will be in the Coalville Cemetery. Mrs. Fox, 87, of Orem, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah, after a sudden illness. She was born Oct. 15, 1911, in Coalville, Utah, the daughter of Joseph H. and Mary Jane Sawley Wilde. She married Ellis M. Fox in Coalville on Feb. 9, 1941. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on July 10, 1964. Mrs. Fox attended schools in Coalville and graduated from North Summit High School with the class of 1930. She was employed as an office receptionist and aide for Dr. O.W. French in Coalville for 10 years. The family moved to Rock Springs in 1955 and resided there until her husband retired in 1969. They then moved to Green River until moving to Orem in 1975. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as Primary counselor and teacher, MIA Ward and Stake Counselor. She was a Blazer leader and Cub Scout den mother. Her pursuits included quilting, traveling, boating, hunting and fishing with her husband and family. Survivors include her husband, Ellis of Orem; one daughter, Karen Jean (Gordon) Bretzing of Loveland, Colo.; two sons, Russell E. (Karen) Fox of Tustin, Calif., and Spencer W. Fox of Rock Springs; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two nieces, Susan (Doug) Crittenden of Taylorsville, Utah, and Linda (Rex) Lewis of Hurricane, Utah. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jestine and Sawley Wilde; three sisters, Eva Wilde, Reva Clark and Genevieve Jenkins; and two nephews, Ronald Jenkins and Sawley Wilde Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 11, 1999 PAUL HORIUCHI SEATTLE—Funeral services for Paul Horiuchi were Tuesday, Sept. 7, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Horiuchi, 93, died in Seattle on Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, of complications rising from Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Yamanashi, Japan, as Chikamasa Horiushi on April 12, 1906. He began an art career at a young age but later concentrated on art following a 1950 accident and over his career produced more than 3,000 paintings and collages which drew an international following. His family moved to Rock Springs in 1920 to work for the railroad but after his father’s death his mother and three siblings returned to Japan. Horiuchi and his brother, Tom, stayed and worked for the railroad until they were fired in 1942 after World War II started. By that time Horiuchi had married Bernadette Suda and converted to Catholicism. He adopted the name Paul to honor the artists Paul Cezanne and Pablo Picasso. The family moved to Spokane and eventually to Seattle. Following his 1950 accident he fashioned a 40-year career as an artist. He did the Mural Amphitheater for the 1962 World’s Fair at Seattle. He won an American Federation of Arts National Award in 1955 and was honored by the Ford Foundation, Carnegie Art International and Rome-New York Foundation. In addition to other awards, he was honored by the emperor of Japan who gave him the status of Sacred Treasure of the Fourth Class. Horiushi is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bernadette Horiuchi; sons, Jon of Snoqualmie, Wash., and Vincent of West Seattle, Wash.; sisters, Nagayo Horiuchi of Tokyo and Tsuriu Kamakura of Oishi, Japan, brother Kastsumasa Horiuchi of Oishi; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 11, 1999 DIANNE C. MONROE Graveside services and inurnment for Dianne C. Monroe were conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Monroe, 39, of 1660 Blair Ave. Space 62, Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at the University of Utah Medical Center. She had been a Rock Springs resident since 1979. She was born on Jun 1, 1960, in Roseburg, Ore., the daughter of George E. and Clara O. Peternel Tipp. She attended schools in Pinole, Calif., and was a graduate of Pinole Valley High School with the class of 1978. She was employed by School District No. 1 as a custodian and by the city of Rock Springs. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. She was an outdoorsman. She is survived by her parents, George and Clara Tipp of Rock Springs; one brother, Gary Tipp and wife Colleen of Pinole; one half-brother, George Daniels of Stanwood, Wash.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her aunt, Frances Dernovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 11, 1999 ALICE MARIE NIEBERT Funeral services for Alice Marie Neibert were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at the Green River 4th Ward LDS Chapel, 120 Shoshone Ave., under the direction of Bishop Dennis Peterson. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Neibert, 61, of 727 Wilderness Trail, Green River, died at 5:20 a.m., Aug. 31, 1999, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a long illness. She was born June 30, 1938, in Houston, the daughter of Jessie and Mellie Vern Singletary Patton. She married Robert G. Neibert on Aug. 3, 1959 in Hernando, Miss. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Jan. 37, 1970. She attended schools in California. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included reading, crocheting, crafts and walking. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Green River; three daughters, Betty J. (Ronnie) Miller of Livingston, Texas, Debra A. (Jeff) Bump of Oakley, Utah, and Barbara L. (Brad) Smith of Green River; four sons, David A. (Kathy) Neibert of St. Louis, Ricky L. (Peggy) Neibert of Reno, Nev., Robert G. (Peni) Neibert of Winnemucca, Nev., and Peter J. (Camille) Neibert of Blackfoot, Idaho; three brothers, Melvin (Cecelia) Patton of Hallsville, Texas, Donald (Nukket) Patton of Dallas, and Charles Patton of California; two half-brothers, Walter Brown of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Tommy Brown; one sister-in-law, Betty (Cliff) Bryan of St. Louis; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Kimberly K. Neibert. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 11, 1999 ASHLYN DANYEL IRWIN Memorial services for Ashlyn Danyel Irwin were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Dan Holthus of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Ashlyn Danyel Irwin, infant daughter of Jennifer Susan “Boo” Irwin, died at 12:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs. She was born Sept. 3, 1999, at 8:21 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include her mother, Jennifer Susan “Boo” Irwin of Rock Springs; her maternal grandparents, Peggy and Bobby Heward of Rock Springs, and Steve Irwin of Rock Springs; five uncles and aunts including Steve and Dana Irwin, Chris and Shelly Irwin, and Rick Irwin, all of Ohio; Daniel Irwin of Hawaii and Nick Irwin of Seattle; three cousins, Andrew, Josh and Kaden Irwin; and maternal great-grandparents, Raymond and Charles Polanski of Bloomer. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Dick and Dee Dee Irwin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 11, 1999 FREDRICK JOHN RUSSOLD A mass of Christian burial for Fredrick John Russold was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999 at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment were in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Russold, 84, of 908 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at his home. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Russold had been in ill health since March. He was born June 3, 1915, in Butte, Mont., the son of the late Fred Russold and Mary Sever. Russold attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. His draft card number in Sweetwater County was number one. Russold was in the 81st Mortar Battalion which was among the first to reach the beaches of Normandy. He married the former Norma Mehrens in Elko, Nev., on March 15, 1967, and they later had their marriage solemnized at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic church by Monsignor Albin Gnidovec. Russold was the owner operator of Freddie’s Bar for many years and retired in 1974. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the BPO Elks, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the American Legion. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Marguerite and Bill Curtis of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Chris Hamilton of Rock Springs, Mrs. Rose Eusek of Denver and Kate Tate of Dunlap, Tenn.; one grandson, William Fredrick “Freddie” Curtis of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Norma, who died on May 28, 1998 and one sister, Ann Tarris. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 THEOPHILE C. COET A mass of Christian burial for Theophile C. Coet was conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger, Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Robert Lynch of the Our Lady of Peach Catholic Church in Pinedale officiated. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Coet, 95, of 33 North Bridger, Pinedale, died at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Coet came to the United States at the age of 2. He was a resident of Rock Springs since 1945, and a former resident of Utah, Colorado and Illinois. He was born June 20, 1904 in du-Pas-de-Calais, France, the son of the late Charlemagne and Louisa Marieux Coet. Coet attended schools in Auburn, Ill. He married Anna Pintar in Benton, Ill. on Oct. 29, 1925. They were married for 55 years until her death on Sept. 17, 1980. Coet was married to Mary Coet for 11 years until she preceded him in death. Coet worked as a coal miner at the Colony Coal and Lionkol Co. He worked in the coal mines in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming for 47 years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Coet was am ember of the United Mine Workers of America Local No. 22 from the time of its formation until the time of his death. He was a rock hunter, collector of antiques and he hunted and fished. Coet is survived by his son, Theodore Coet Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Pinedale; one brother, George Coet of Reliance; one sister, Georgette Legros of Louisville, Colo.; two grandchildren, Larry J. Coet and wife Marsha of Salt Lake City, and Cheri L. Schoolcroft and husband Dr. William Schoolcroft of Littleton, Colo.; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Anna Coet; second wife, Mary Coet; and three brothers, Desire Coet, Louis Coet and Joseph Coet. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 HUGH W. CROUCH SR. Funeral services for Hugh W. Crouch Sr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. John Finster of the Union Congregational Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Crouch, 95, of 480 East 2nd South, Green River, died at 3:33 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at his residence. Crouch had been a resident of Green River since 1945 and was a former resident of Rock Springs. He was born on April 16, 1904 in Butler, Mo., the son of the late LeRoy and Sarah Armstrong Crouch. Crouch attended schools in Missouri. He married Elizabeth F. Beane in Rock Springs in 1927. She preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 1998. Crouch was a coal miner for 37 years and a custodian at the Sweetwater County Courthouse for 25 years. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. His pursuits included hunting and fishing. Crouch is survived by five sons, Leonard Crouch and wife Carol of Green River, Hugh Crouch Jr. of Green River, LeRoy Crouch and wife Gwendolyn of Washington, D.C., John Crouch and wife Patricia of Rock Springs and Robert Crouch and wife Sandra of Rapid City, S.D.; two daughters, Estelle Crouch of Denver, and Sara Green and husband Carnell of Green River; one daughter-in-law, Yvonne Crouch of Denver; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth Crouch; one son, Arthur Crouch; one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 AUGUST J. SENESHALE A mass of Christian burial for August J. Seneshale was celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Seneshale, 62, of 3449 Taft Way, Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Seneshale had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born on Jan. 19, 1937 in Rock Springs, the son of August and Mary Yakimovich Seneshale. Seneshale attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1956. He married Sue Ann Rainville in Rock Springs on Dec. 31, 1959. Seneshale was a United States Army veteran. He was employed as a welder for FMC for 38 years. Seneshale was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, camping, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. Seneshale is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Seneshale of Rock Springs; his mother, Mary Yakimovich of Rock Springs; three sons, Joe Seneshale and wife Linda, David Seneshale and wife Billie and Pierre Seneshale and wife Lynda, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Alerica Martin and husband Steve of Rock Springs; two sisters, Ruth Maio of Connecticut and Yvonne Melson of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Mikel Seneshale, Brandon Seneshale and Shelby Martin; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, August Seneshale; and one brother, Michael Yakimovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 JEFFERY L. BARNES A joint memorial service for Jeffery L. Barnes and his wife was conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 405 Faith Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott and the Rev. Charles Crim conducted the service. Barnes, 53, died Sept. 8. 1999. Barnes was born in Berkeley, Calif., on Feb. 17, 1946, the second son of Fred and Dorothy Barnes. The Barnes family moved to Winnemucca, Nev., in 1953. Barnes attended school at Winnemucca Grammar and Humboldt County High School. He worked for the Humboldt Star newspaper as a printer, and at Gitchell Mine, until he volunteered for the service. After returning home from Vietnam, he married the late Susan Christy Barnes in Bensfield, S.C., on May 16, 1970. They moved to Green River in 1974. He went to work for Stauffer Chemical Co. for 23 years until his illness. Barnes was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Dan Barnes of Green River; daughters, Tammy Adamski of Rock Springs and Susie Asbury of California; his parents, Fred and Dorothy Barnes; two brothers, Barney and Peter, both of Golconda, Nev.; his in-laws, Raymond and Johnsie Christy of Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; two sisters-in-law in North Carolina; two brothers-in-law, two grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan, on Aug. 26. 1999. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 SUSAN DIANE BARNES A joint memorial service for Susan Diane Barnes and her husband was conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 405 Faith Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott and the Rev. Charles Crim conducted the service. Mrs. Barnes, 48, of 1835 Virginia Drive, Green River, died at 10:06 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for the past 24 years and a former resident of Mt. Pleasant, N.C., Mrs. Barnes has been in ill health for the past two and one-half years. She was born July 27, 1951, in Concord, N.C., the daughter of Raymond and Johnsie Rumple Cristy. Mrs. Barnes attended schools in North Carolina and was a graduate of the North West Cabarrus County High School and attended one year of college at North Carolina State University. She married Jeffery Barnes in Bensfield, S.C., on May 16, 1970. Mrs. Barnes was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Dan Barnes, Green River; a daughter, Tammy Adamski of Rock Springs; her parents, Raymond and Johnsie Cristy, Mt. Pleasant; two sisters in North Carolina; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Fred and Dorothy Barnes, Golconda, Nev.; two brothers-in-law; two grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 ALEX B. CRUZ Alex B. Cruz, 78, of 421 Hickory St., Rock Springs, died at 1:05 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for the past nine years and former resident of Van Nuys, Calif., Cruz died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 3, 1921, in San Pedro, Calif., the son of the late Frank and Sarah Bonillas Cruz. Cruz attended schools in Van Nuys. He married Mary Ellen Tisher in Los Angeles on April 2, 1948. She preceded him in death on May 7, 1999. Cruz served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a laborer in construction. Cruz is survived by two sons, Craig Cruz and Richard Cruz, both of Rock Springs: one daughter, Judy Weaver of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law, Gary “Lefty” Pearrow of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary, two brothers and three sisters. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 JUNE ANN FREEMAN LARSEN RAPID CITY, S.D. - Funeral services for June Ann Freeman Larsen were at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 707 St. Patrick St. in Rapid City, S.D., on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999. Mrs. Larsen, 59, of Rapid City, died Sept. 11, 1999, at Bela Vista Nursing Home. She had been in ill health the past year. She was born May 7, 1940 in Rapid City to Thomas and Agnes Freeman. She attended school in Rapid City before marrying William R. Larsen in 1957. They later divorced. She was a former resident of Green River, Laramie and Cheyenne. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and worked for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters when she lived in Green River, Wyoming. Her pursuits included crocheting and reading. She was a bowler until her health prevented her from continuing. She is survived by two daughters, Veronica (Steve) Edwards and Laura (Eddie) Miller of Green River, one son, Bill Larsen of Elko, Nev.; one adopted son, John Larsen, of Rapid City: two adopted daughters, Kathy LaBlanc of Sanford, N.C., and Jody Rogers of Gautier, Miss.; 15 grandchildren including Nicholle and Michelle Edwards, Kira, Kisa, Kari and Kayla Miller of Green River; several nieces and nephews; four sisters, Eleanora Diermier of Dupree, S.D., Diane Smith of Rapid City, Kathy Coughlin of Brandon, S.D., and Judy Periggo of Edgemont, S.D.; two brothers, Jerry and Bob Freeman of Rapid City; and two special aunts Bev Barney and Florence Johnson of Rapid City.. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Joe; and one adopted son. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 WILLIAM W. PETERNAL KEMMERER - Funeral mass for William W. Peternal was on Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at 10 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The rosary was on Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Peternal, 71, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in Kemmerer. He was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Kemmerer, to John and Rose Hvala Peternal. He was a member of the Catholic Church where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1946. He served one term as a grand knight. He married Nancy Farrell on Nov. 7, 1953, in Lynn, Mass. He served in Japan in the Korean War in the U.S. Army from 1951-53. He was a member of the Western Wyoming Resource and Conservation District for 20 years, serving as secretary-treasurer. He was a supervisor for the Lincoln Conservation District, serving as chairman in 1975. He served for two year terms from 1968 to 1976 on the Kemmerer Town Council. He was a member of the Lions Club and served as treasurer from 1958 to 1975. He was also a member of the Kemmerer Boosters Survivors include his wife, Nancy of Kemmerer; son, the Rev. J.F. Peternal in Lithuania; daughter, Kelly and Robert Thoman of Riverton; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Otto Peternal of Kemmerer; sister, Ida Barlow of Kemmerer, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Peternal. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 JOHN P. DEMSHAR JR. CHEYENNE - Funeral mass for John P. Demshar Jr. was Friday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Carl Beavers officiated. Burial was in Olivet Cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Wyoming Air National Guard Flag Heritage Team. Demshar, 84, Cheyenne, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Cheyenne. He was born April 26, 1915, in Rock Springs. He was a retired carpenter and construction worker. He married Betty P. Caserio on Sept. 28, 1947, in Rock Springs. He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral. He was a life member of the Elks and belonged to the VFW in Rock Springs. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local 1620 and the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Betty Demshar, Cheyenne; sons, John P. Demshar III, Lodi, Calif., James W. Demshar, Cheyenne, and Joseph A. Demshar, Hingham, Mass.; a brother, Carl Demshar, Rock Springs, sister, Frances Wompey, Broomfield, Colo.; six grandchildren; three nephews and four nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Demshar Sr. and Marian Demshar; four sisters, Ann, Mary, Albina, and Jennie. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 WILLIAM ELI HENDERSON William Eli Henderson, 81, of 328 R St., Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at his residence. Henderson had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 63 years and was a former resident of Marissa, Ill. He was born Jan. 12, 1918, in Marissa, the son of the late John Ray and Lydia Ellen Hursman Henderson. Henderson attended schools in Marissa. He married Betty Jean Austin in Manila, Utah, on Jan. 1, 1941. Henderson was a switchman and brakeman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 41 years until his retirement in August of 1973. His pursuits included camping, fishing and hunting. Later in life he learned to downhill ski and after retiring from the railroad he started mountain bike riding. Henderson and his wife's pursuits also included traveling and taking long drives in the country. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Henderson of Rock Springs; two sons, William E. Henderson of Parks, Ariz., and John Ray Henderson of Rock Springs; two brothers, Charles Ray Henderson of Rock Springs and Norman Dale Henderson of Midland, Texas; six grandchildren, Jean Marie Henderson, Ronald Wayne Henderson, William E. Henderson III, Joshua Jay Henderson, Shannon Leigh Henderson and Eli Bryson Henderson; and 11 great-grandchildren, Nissa and Diesta Brooks, Nicole and Danielle Henderson, Faith, Donovan and William E. Henderson, Kyle Henderson and Nathan, Ryan and Shane Henderson. Henderson was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Elizabeth Muelhauser and Mary Francis Webster; brother, John Henderson; and one great-grandson, Varn Brooks. Cremation will take place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 MARY JO JOHNSTON POIROT DENVER -- Mary Jo Johnston Poirot, 55, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in Denver. She had been in poor health for many years. She was born July 1, 1944, in Cheyenne, a daughter of Malcolm Johnston and Mildred Taylor Johnston. After the death of her parents when she was 12 years old, she lived with her aunt and uncle, Mabel and William McIntosh, in Superior. She went to school there and was the last person to graduate from Superior High School. She worked in Rock Springs for two years then moved to Douglas where she met and married Russell Poirot. They were later divorced. She is survived by her friend, Merwyn Schlickting; two sons, Russell and Ted J. Poirot, and two grandchildren, all from Douglas; and Mabel McIntosh of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Malcolm, Herbert and Carl Johnston. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 18, 1999 FRANK ZEBRE KEMMERER - Funeral mass for Frank Zebre was on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kemmerer. Rosary was on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the church. Interment followed in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Zebre, 79, died Sept. 12, 1999, in the South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer. He was born on May 14, 1920, in Sublette to John and Mary (Proust) Zebre. He moved to Frontier at age 10, where he attended school, graduating from Kemmerer High School in 1940. While in school, he lettered in football and basketball. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He married Alberta Fern on Nov. 15, 1947, in Sheboygan, He was a co-partner in T&Z Motor Co. in Kemmerer for 25 years. He was later employed with Utah Power and Light Co., retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Alberta of Kemmerer; five children, Josephine (Jim) Griff of Kemmerer; Fern Grow of Salt Lake City, Francine (Mike) Caserta of Salt Lake City, Frank J. (Bonnie) Zebre of Kemmerer and Jeanne (Glen) Roberts of Kemmerer; two sisters, Olga Kirkwood of Kemmerer and Mary Udovich of Sheboygan; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Zebre; two brothers, John and Emil; and one sister, Stephanie Piz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 25, 1999 HOWARD R. FRASER Funeral services for Howard R. Fraser were at noon on Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, with the Rev. Zaqueo Rodriguez of the Spanish Evangelical Free Church conducting the service. Interment was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Fraser, 84, of 30 Clearview No. 9, died at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. He was born Nov. 9, 1913 in New York, the son of Fernando and Anita [sic] Fraser. He attended schools in New York and worked as an aviation mechanic foreman overseas for 30 years before retiring in 1972. He was a U.S. veteran, serving in Korea form 1938 to 1940. His interests included aviation and traveling. He is survived by friends, Brad Hyde and family and Tony Lopez and family, all of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 25, 1999 ALICE ANN MCLENNAN Funeral services for Alice Ann McLennan were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Russ Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Mrs. McLennan, 81, of 731 McCurtain Drive, Rock Springs, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at the St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past two days. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Washington, Mrs. McLennan had been in ill health for the past six months. She was born on Sept. 2, 1918, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Hugh C. Williams and Elsie M. Avery. Mrs. McLennan attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. She married Rodney Butler McLennan in 1935 in Manila, Utah, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1994. Mrs. McLennan was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include four sons, Rod B. McLennan of Rock Springs, Thomas H. McLennan of Roy, Wash., Rex. A. McLennan of Lubbock, Texas, and Robert J. McLennan of Lander; three daughters, Ethel Fiscus Fletcher of Meeker, Colo., Betty J. Reach of Rock Springs and Judy A. Hopple of Cody; one brother, Evan Williams of Rock Springs; one sister, Edith Stout of Farson; several stepbrothers and stepsisters; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Robert and Hugh Williams; and one grandson, Michael Evan McLennan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 25, 1999 ISABELL LEWENA BATCHELOR Funeral services for Isabell Lewena Batchelor were conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Graveside services and interment were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at the Winnemucca City Cemetery in Winnemucca, Nev. Mrs. Batchelor, 95, of 7 Stassinos Ranch Road, Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999. at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted Mrs. Batchelor had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years and was a former resident of Winnemucca. She was born March 1, 1904, in Elizabeth, Rapides Parish, La., the daughter of the late Edward and Ibby Thompson Doyal. Mrs. Batchelor married Wilbur Lee Batchelor in Sandy, Utah, on March 27, 1943. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1980. Mrs. Batchelor is survived by one daughter, Marsha D. Hamilton and husband Robert of Rock Springs; one brother, Burton O'gene Buxton and wife Addie Mae of Silsbee, Texas; four grandchildren, Christopher Hamilton of Bamburg, Germany, Andrea Serrano y McErquiaga of Wahiawa, Hawaii, Robert Hamilton and Alisa Hamilton, both of Rock Springs, and one great-grandchild, Cristian Serrano y McErquiaga. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur Lee Batchelor; two sisters, Sherena Droody and Pearl Droody; and one brother, Valory Buxton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 25, 1999 MAURICE WILLARD BLAKE CEDAREDGE, Colo. - Funeral services for Maurice Willard Blake were conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at the Cedaredge Baptist Church in Cedaredge, Colo. Interment was in the Cedaredge City Cemetery. Blake, 80, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 4:03 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. Blake had been a resident of Green River for the past year and half and was a former resident of Cedaredge. He was born March 22, 1919, in Pawnee County, Kan., the son of the late William D. and Myrtle Williamson Blake. Blake attended schools in Larned, Kan., and was a graduate from Larned High School with the class of 1936. He then attended college and received his bachelor's degree in education. Blake married Eunice Munsell in Larned on June 6, 1940. He was employed by the junior high in Evanston as a teacher until his retirement in 1978. Blake was a member of the Cedaredge Baptist Church in Cedaredge. His pursuits included hunting and fishing. Blake is survived by his wife, Eunice Blake of Cedaredge; one son, Stan Blake and wife Jeannie of Green River; one brother, Ernest Blake of Rozel, Kan.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Maureen Kugler in 1992. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 25, 1999 MARIO WILLIAM FRANCK CASPER - Services for Mario William Franck were Friday, Sept. 17, at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Casper, followed by interment in Wyoming Memorial Gardens. Franck, 83, formerly of Superior, died Sept. 14 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Franck was born Nov. 8, 1915, in Superior to Achille Franck and Angelica Prevedel. He attended the University of Wyoming for two years and graduated from Moler Barber college in Denver. He was a barber in Superior and Casper for 50 years. He had his own band in the 1930s called the Nighthawks. He played trombone in the Casper city band and also played the bugle in the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. He was a member of the Eagles lodge. He married Emma Greek on March 22, 1940, in Vernal, Utah. Survivors include his wife and son Keith of Casper; a son, Gary of Stockton, Calif.; his sister, Edith Bert of Longmont, Colo., seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Dennis Franck and his brother, Guy Franck of Laramie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 25, 1999 MARINA M. HARRIS KEMMERER - Funeral Mass for Marina M. Harris was Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Rosary was at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at the Church. Interment followed in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Harris, 91, died Sept. 16, 1999, in Green River. She was born on Jan. 20, 1907, in Cumberland, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Virginia (Coletti) Mecca. She married Clarence G. Harris on Dec. 28, 1929, in Kemmerer. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1971. She was a member of the Catholic Church She is survived by one son, Clarence James Harris and his wife Sandra of Green River; brother, John B. Mecea of Kemmerer, and sister, Matilda Potter of Green River --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 25, 1999 DORIS L. MACKEY DENVER - Doris L. Mackey, 86, of Denver, died at her home Sept 16, 1999. Mrs. Mackev was born Aug. 9, 1913, in Cheyenne, the daughter of Paul and Maude Melver Anderson. Mrs. Mackey attended schools in Pine Bluffs and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a master's degree. She married Arvo E. Mackey on July 19, 1948, in Green River. Mrs. Mackey taught in Rock Springs public schools for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Rock Springs First Congregational Church and the Rolling Green Country Club in Green River. Mrs. Mackey is survived by one son, Paul Mackey of Denver; one granddaughter, Tracy Mackey, also of Denver; and grandsons, Trov Mackey of Phoenix, Ariz., and Pete Keaton of Denver, and one great-grandson, Randy Keaton of Denver Mrs. Mackey was preceded in death by her husband, Arvo, in March of 1998, her parents and one brother, James Anderson. At the request of the family, there were no services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Sep 25, 1999 DOROTHY E. WRIGHT EVANSTON - Dorothy E. Wright, 78, died at her Evanston, residence on Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999. She was born on Aug. 8, 1921,. in Winfield, Kan. the daughter of Ralph and Hattie Pearl David Wagner. She married Richard L. Wright Jr. on Nov. 11, 1941, in Hackney, Kan. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Evanston, and children, Frederic Wright and Charold Wright of Green River; grandchildren, Aaron (Michelle) Wright of Wichita, Kan., Lisa Renee Wright of Seattle; and a brother, Earl Wagner, of McAllen, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Rebecca Jean Wright. Cremation followed a private family viewing on Monday morning. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 ABBIE CHRISTINE CRANDALL BEATRICE, Neb. -- Private services for Abbie Christine Crandall were conducted in Beatrice, Neb., and burial was beside her husband and young son "Little Harold" at Virginia, Neb. Mrs. Crandall of 825 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was 86 years of age. She was born in Doniphan, Mo., Oct, 2, 1912, to J.U. and Elizabeth Marksbury Swain. She was the last to survive of nine children - three brothers and five sisters. She was raised in Drumright, Okla., and married Frank H. Crandall in Oklahoma. They made their home in his home state of Nebraska where they owned and operated "Crandalls Café” in Virginia. They had four children, Larry, twins, Nancy and Harold and Paula. Mrs. Crandall lived in Chicago, Ill. and Henderson, Nev., where she was active in politics with her husband who was campaign manager for Sen. "Molly” Malone. She lived in various towns in Arkansas including Mt. Ida where she and her husband had a gift shop, "The House of Cedar.” When he died she moved to Oklahoma. She lived in Durango, Colo., and Cortez. Colo., and had lived for the past 26 years in Rock Springs. She made her home with her daughter Paula and son-in-law, Gary for more than 30 years. Mrs. Crandall was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Crandall, young son, "Little Harold," son, Dr. Larry Dean Crandall, former coach and math instructor at McFadden. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Wise and son-in-law, Stuart of Guymon, Okla.; daughter, Paula Goostree and son-in-law, Gary of Rock Springs, daughter-in-law, Vernelle Crandall of Yellville, Ark.; five grandchildren, Steve Wise, Abilene, Texas, Richard Wise, Guymon, Paula Wise Hendricks, Borger, Texas, Laura Wallis, Yellville, and Hollie Harris, Little Rock, Ark.; eight great-grandchildren, Jesse, Jamie, Brock, Chelsa, Crandall, Janelle, Mica and Haylen; several nieces and nephews and many friends. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 JANE ELLEN FROST CHANDLER, Ariz. - Jane Ellen Frost died Aug. 1, 1999, in Chandler, Ariz., following a 10-month battle with cancer. Mrs. Frost was a language arts instructor in School District No. 1 for 22 years. She worked as an assistant principal at Ecker Hill Middle School in Park City, Utah, after she left Rock Springs. She is survived by her husband, Larry Frost; daughters, Lynn (Doug) and Lisa (Dave); grandchildren, Christopher and Hannah; her parents, Lt. Col. William and Jane Spiller; brother, Doug (Julie) and sister, Jill (Barrry). Mrs. Frost's body was donated to the Anatomic Gift Foundation to be used for melanoma research. No services are planned at this time. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 DALE MAGNUS FRIES STOCKTON, Calif. -- Services for Dale Magnus Fries were Aug. 4, 1999, in the chapel of the Wallace Martin Funeral Home in Stockton, Calif. Buriai was in the Stockton Rural Cemetery. Fries, 78, was born at Benkelman, Dundy County, Neb., to Peter Magnus and Lula (Swain) Fries on Aug. 27, 1920 and died on Saturday, July 31, 1999 at Stockton. He married Betty Cordweil on Jan. 1, 1942, and they had five children, Jim, Carolee, Terri, Gale and Christine. He farmed in Nebraska, mined for gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and owned and operated Fries Construction in Rock Springs, before moving to California where he was a consulting engineer for Harris and Associates for many years. Survivors include his children, Jim and wife Judy of Fernley. Nev., Carolee and husband Lynn Christensen of Great Falls, Mont., Terri and husband David Plew of Rock Springs, Gale and wife Lynne of Solvang, Calif., and Christine Cordwell of Salt Lake City; stepchildren, Edna and husband Glen Myers of Meeteetse, Eva and husband Tom Wagner of Lovell, Robert Sell and wife LaVonne of Green River, Osie Beth Lyon of Cody and Curtis Sell and wife Keri of West Valley City, Utah; two brothers, Guy Fries of Benkelman and Rodney Fries of Rapid City, S.D.; 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife, Osie Sell Fries, and three grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 VELTA HELENE FULLER PINEDALE - Memorial services for Velta Helene Fuller were at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 512 N. Tyler Ave., Pinedale, with the Rev. Don Storrud officiating. Additional memorial services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at the Masonic Temple, 129 E. Flaming Gorge Way. Velta Helene Fuller, 93, of 333 N. Bridger, Pinedale, and former resident of Green River, died on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, at the Sublette Retirement Center in Pinedale. She was born on March 12, 1906, in Baggs, the daughter of Wilhelm and Octavia Wood Kettleson. She attended school in Baggs and Rawlins. She married Warren Harrison Faller on July 23, 1925, in Rawlins. He preceded her in death in 1978 in Denver. At a young age, she was employed as a domestic helper in Savery, Colo. She worked as a PBX operator for the Union Pacific Railroad in Rawlins and Green River. She was a member of the Mystic Order of Eastern Star, UP Oldtimers and the Senior Citizens Center. Her interests included crafts, traveling, and all kinds of music. Survivors include one son, Warren L. (Betty) Fuller of Lander; one brother, Frank (Alma) Mudd of Canon City, Colo., one sister, Emma Schmidt of Salem, Ore.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, parents, a brother and sister. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 MELVIN GOICH RAWLINS - Graveside services for Melvin Goich for the interment of his urn were 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at the Rawlins Cemetery with the Rev. Roger W. Rapp officiated. Goich, 72, of Cheyenne, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999. He was born June 3, 1927, in Pueblo, Colo., and had lived in Cheyenne most of his life with prior residence in Pueblo. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1947. Goich was a machinist for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1950-57 and the Southern Pacific Railroad from 1958-80. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ogden Association of the Blind and International Association of Machinists. Goich married Joan Kiser on Aug. 21, 1957, in Green River. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Goich is survived by his wife, Joan Goich of Cheyenne; three sons, Dallas “Skip” Goich of Allen, Texas, Melvin Goich of Okinawa, Japan, and Eli Goich of Ogden, Utah; two daughters, Debra Douglas of Ogden and Trisha Brubaker of Cheyenne; three brothers, Sam Goich of Florida and Joe Goich and Louie Goich, both of Rock Springs, three sisters, Stella Wright of St. George, Utah, Marcella Sadlier of Elko, Nev., and Mary Brown of Sandy, Utah; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mary Goich; two brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 LOUISE ANN HAUTALA COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A memorial mass for Louise Ann Hautala was Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church with the Rev. Bill Carmody officiating. Louise Ann Hautala, 81, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Hautala was born and raised in Rock Springs, a daughter of Frank and Mary Mrvich Cukale. She married Roy A. Hautala on Oct. 18. 1941, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of Colorado Springs; a son, Richard R. and his wife, Lynn, Odessa, Texas; a grandson, Fred, of Connecticut; a brother, John Cukale of Rock Springs, a sister, Christine Taucher, Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 JAMES JOHN JOHNSON RICHMOND, Utah - Funeral services for James John Johnson were at noon, Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in the Richmond First Ward Chapel, 135 West Main St., with Bishop Larry Larson conducting. Burial was in the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah. Johnson, 91, of Richmond and a former Rock Springs resident, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at the Logan Regional Hospital in Logan of causes incidental to age. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 ANDREW “ANDY” KANDRIS A memorial service for Andrew "Andy” Kandris was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. Kandris 78, of Chandler, Ariz., and former resident of Green River, died on March 16, 1999, in Chandler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 MICHAEL A. LEGERSKI Michael A. Legerski, 82, of 107 Bellview Drive, Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in Evanston. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 46 years and former resident of Superior, Legerski died following a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 5, 1917, in Passaic, N.J., the son of the late Michael and Anna Roman Legerski. Legerski attended schools in Monarch and Superior and was a graduate from Superior High School with the class of 1937. He then attended the University of Wyoming. Legerski married Lorraine K. Riedel on June 16, 1940, in Thermopolis. He worked as a meat cutter at Safeway for seven years and a miner at FMC for 22 years until his retirement in August of 1982. Legerski was a member of the BPO Elks No. 624, Young at Heart Senior Center and a board member of Black Lung. He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Legerski's pursuits included fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Legerski of Rock Springs; one son, Donald Legerski and wife Judy of Lander; one daughter, Kathy Seale of Evanston; three brothers, Andy Legerski and wife Rosina, John Legerski and wife Elizabeth and Joe Legerski and wife Edith "Bonnie," all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Josephine Ahlstrom of Sheridan, and Anne Walker and husband Charles of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Legerski was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Michael J. Legerski on June 22, 1999. Cremation will take place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 2, 1999 MILDRED FAY WARFEL LOVELL - Mildred Fay Warfel, 81, died on Sept. 26, 1999. She was born Dec. 13, 1917, to Jane and William Weidman in Roberts, Mont. She attended Joliet schools and married George S. Warfel on Aug. 3, 1935. They lived in Montana for many years then moved to the Big Horn Basin in Wyoming. She was a cook at the school in Hyattville, a clerk at the Ben Franklin Store in Greybull and worked for many years as a dispatcher for the Big Horn County Sheriff's Department. Survivors include her son, David, and his wife, Sandi, of Greybull; daughters, Georgia Fay Struck and husband George of Rock Springs, and Sharon Sanders and husband Merrill of Cody. Surviving grandchildren are DaNae Good, DaNette Vigil, Dan Struck, Bonnie Legerski, Terri Struck, Susan Nichols, David Struck, Sherrill Sorensen, Mark Sanders, Lori Toney, Scott Sanders, Brent Sanders and 24 great-grandchildren. Three sisters, Jane Mann, Viola Masterson, and Violet Kittsmiller, also survive her. Her parents, two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. At her request, no funeral services will be conducted and cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1999 ANTONIA GOSAR A mass of Christian burial for Antonia Gosar was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matthew Gosar, Timothy Gosar, David Gosar, Gaston Gosar, Greg Gosar and Wayne Gosar. Mrs. Gosar, 95, of 417 Tisdel ST., Rock Springs, died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 4, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past four years. She was born Jan. 1, 1904 in Skofia Loka, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Frank Ravnihar and Frances Foltrice. Mrs. Gosar attended schools in Slovenia. She married Joe Gosar Sr. and he preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 1971. Mrs. Gosar was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the KSKJ Lodge. She raised roses and was a seamstress. Survivors include three sons, John Joseph Gosar, DDS, of Green River, Antone Joseph Gosar of Pinedale and Jack George Gosar of Casper; two daughters, Mary G. Killian of Rock Springs and Angela Jennie Bakas of Stoughton, Mass.; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Frank and Joseph Gosar; and two sons-in-law, Dan Killian and Charles Bakas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1999 SUSAN MARIE JOHNSON Memorial services for Susan Marie Johnson were at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, on Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 at 11 a.m. Miss Johnson of 2116 Hillcrest Drive of Rock Springs died in Tucson, Ariz. on Monday, Sept. 27 at age 49. She was born in Cheyenne on April 24, 1950, the daughter of Robert H. and Helen Hamm Johnson. She attended school in the Rock Springs school system after her parents moved from Cheyenne to Rock Springs. After graduating from high school, she first went to Kansas Sate University in Manhattan, Kan., and was enrolled as a part-time student from 1968-1971. She then transferred to the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, Alaska, where she studied electronic technology from 1975-1977. Later, she moved back to Rock Springs and worked for her father in his law practice where she was a bookkeeper and probate secretary. In addition to her work at the law office, she attended Western Wyoming Community College as a part-time student and took many courses related to accounting, math, chemistry, physics, calculus and statistics. In addition, she managed to spend time as a peer tutor helping other students in their accounting, math and electronics courses. While living in Rock Springs, she was elected to a four-year City Council term from Jan. 1, 1987 to Dec. 31, 1990. As her father neared retirement, she elected to attend the University of Arizona at Tucson, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics in May of 1997. At the time of her death, she was employed in Tucson by Intuit, and electronics firm. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Johnson of Rock Springs; her brother, Glen of Flagstaff, Ariz.; her sister, Leslie Ellen of Las Vegas; her nephew, Jesse Johnson, a student at the University of Utah; her uncle, Dr. Governor G. Hamm and wife Sheila; her aunt, Gertrude Johnson of Cheyenne and her uncle, C.E. “Ned” Johnson and wife Evie, also in Cheyenne. In addition Mrs. Kenneth G. Hamm and Mrs. Don F. Hamm and many cousins are among her surviving family members. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1999 MIKE JETKOSKI KENMERER - Memorial mass for Mike Jetkowski was on Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, at 10 a.m. in Kemmerer. Jetkoski, 82, died Sept. 28, 1999, in Kemmerer. He was born Dec. 28, 1976, in Cumberland, to Joseph and Annie (Engle) Jetkoski. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He married Ruby Danvers in Kemmerer on May 18, 1947, in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War II. He was also a member of the American Legion and a member of the UMWA Local 1307. His pursuits included hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Ruby of Kemmerer; sons, Michael A. (Susan) Jetkoski of Kemmerer, John P. (Veronica) Jetkoski of Diamondville, daughter, Annie K. Jetkoski of Rock Springs, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and one grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1999 DANIEL MIRICH LOS ALTOS, Calif. - A memorial service for Daniel Mirich was conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at 3 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Los Altos, Calif. Daniel Mirich, 65, died Sept. 10, 1999, after a lengthy illness. He was born March 22, 1934, in Gebo. He was president of CJM Associates, Inc., a management consulting firm that serves rapidly growing small to medium sized high-technology corporations. Mirich had experience in providing "seed capital" financing to small companies. He also helped organize the Silicon Valley Capital Network. Prior to CJM, Mirich held several executive management positions at Altus Corporation including vice president. He was a partner with executive search firms Thomas Kelley & Associates and Korn-Ferry International, serving as a management consultant with high-technology clients. Earlier to his career, he worked for Hewlett-Packard in Colorado and California. He received his BS degree at Colorado State University and his MA degree at the University of Northern Colorado. Most recently, he was the adviser to the board of directors of Jump Software, Absolute Time, Red Creek Communications, Inc., ZNVX Corporation and (at) Learning. He also served on the Board of Directors of Business Backers Management Corporation and invested in high-technology companies and new business ventures. He was a volunteer in the community. He was an adviser to the executive board of directors for The Enterprise Network, Silicon Valley Capital Network and the San Jose Business Cluster Advisory Board. In addition, he served the Santa Clara County chapter of Junior Achievement for many years as director and chairman. Survivors include his wife, Judi Mirich; children, Brian Mirich and Michele Mirich LaPlante; daughter-in-law, Megan Mirich and son-in-law, Chris LaPlante. He also had four brothers, Pete, Bob, Nick and Guy, and two sisters, Mildred Gillitver and Helen Trimble. Survivors also include his mother-in-law, Virginia Thompson and his sisters-in-law, Pamela Thompson and Vickie Thompson --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct 9, 1999 LILLIAN “MEG” SMITH A memorial service for Lillian "Meg” Smith was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce and the Rev. Laurie Bruce officiated. Lillian "Meg" Smith, 79, of 123 Pyramid, Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, at her residence. A resident of Rock Springs since 1973 and a former resident of Thermopolis, Mrs. Smith died following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Charlevoix, Mich., the daughter of the late William J. and Rachel Nixon Meggison. Mrs. Smith attended schools in Michigan where she graduated from high school and then attended college majoring in education. She married Clyde Albert Smith in Pasadena, Calif. on Sept. 6, 1948. Mrs. Smith served with the United States Coast Guard in Ketchikan, Alaska during World War II. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the American Legion. Mrs. Smith's pursuits included playing bridge and watching her grandchildren participate in various activities, especially baseball. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Smith of Rock Springs, three sons, Randall D. Smith and wife Karen of Cascade, Colo., Mark Arthur Smith and wife Ella of DeRitter, La., and Ross Nixon Smith of Thermopolis; one daughter, Julie Rachell Smith of Rock Springs, seven grandchildren, Todd, Randy, Aaron, Katie, Jessica, Lauren, Weston and Cristin; and one great-grandson, Connor J. Smith. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 16, 1999 BILLY ROY DODD JR. Funeral services for Billy Roy Dodd Jr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Dodd, 42, of 603 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died on Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. Dodd was a resident of Rock Springs for the past one year and a former resident of Las Vegas. He was born on Sept. 15, 1957 in Chickasha, Okla., the son of Helen Marie Harmon Dodd and the late Billy Roy Dodd Sr. Dodd attended schools in Chickasha. He married Marshele Sauer in Chickasha on Sept. 15, 1983. Dodd served during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force. He was currently employed as a delivery driver for Airborne Express. Dodd’s pursuits included fishing, camping and boating. He is survived by his wife, Marshele Dodd of Rock Springs; his mother and stepfather, Helen and Orville Tumelson of Chickasha; five sons, Billy Allen Dodd, B.J. Dodd, John David Dobb, all of Chickasha, Christopher Roy Dodd and Micheal Hayword Dodd, both of Rock Springs; twin daughters in Colorado; one half-sister, Lacresha Hale of Tahoka, Texas; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Dodd was preceded in death by his father, Billy Roy Dodd Sr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 16, 1999 JOHN KOWLOK Funeral services for John Kowlok were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio of the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Kowlok, 81, of 1241 Palisades Way, Rock Springs, died at 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past one day. Kowlok has been a resident of Rock Springs since 1940 and was a former resident of the Thermopolis area. He was born Oct. 31, 1917 in Crosby, the son of John and Anna Patik Kowlok. Kowlok attended schools in Crosby and Gebo, and graduated from Gebo High School with the class of 1934. He married Geraldine Ray in Thermopolis on July 1, 1939. Kowlok was a coal miner and a trona miner at FMC for 20 years and also managed for Ray Trucking for 28 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Kowlok is survived by his wife, Geraldine Kowlok of Rock Springs, one daughter, Mary Ann Thompson of Rock Springs; two sisters, Annie Jones and Mrs. John Catherine Daum, both of Thermopolis; two granddaughters, Chaney and Hanna Thompson; one grandson, Craig David Thompson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, John, James and Richard Kowlok; and two brothers, Matthew and Rudy Kowlok. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 16, 1999 LORETTA TARTER NICHOLS A mass of Christian burial for Loretta Tarter Nichols was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Nichols, 69, of 802 Center St., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Superior and Rock Springs, Mrs. Nichols died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 27, 1930, in Superior, the daughter of the late Donato and Maria Franch Tarter. Mrs. Nichols attended schools in Superior and was a graduate form Superior High School with the class of 1948. Mrs. Nichols attended nurse’s training at the Bannock Hospital in Pocatello, Idaho. She married Lester Allen Nichols in Las Cruces, N.M. on April 12, 1976. Mrs. Nichols was a secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield for 10 years and was a nurse’s aide at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 15 years. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs. Nichols’ pursuits included spending time outdoors, sewing, knitting and spending time at her summer home in Pinedale. She is survived by one son, Harold Campbell of Rock Springs; one daughter, Patty Campbell of Newburg, Ore., and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lester Nichols; two brothers, George Tarter and Remo Tarter; and one sister, Ines Prevedel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 16, 1999 DEANNE PRIME Funeral services for Deanne Prime were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. John Noah officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Prime, 60, of 240 Clark St., Green River, died on Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past three days. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Prime had been in ill health for the past two months. She was born May 29, 1939 in Green River, the daughter of the late Frank “Pink” and Veronica “Chub” Chapman Overy. Mrs. Prime attended schools in Green River and was a graduate from Green River High School with the class of 1957. She married Jim Prime in Evanston on April 28, 1962. Mrs. Prime worked as a waitress for various different restaurants in the Green River area. She was also a cook at the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center for six years. Mrs. Prime was a member of the Union Congregational Church, T.O.P.S. No. 107 of Green River, FOE Aerie No. 2350, and the VFW. Her pursuits included crochets afghans and flower arranging. Mrs. Prime is survived by her husband, Jim Prime of Green River; one son, Mike Prime and wife Lisa of Green River; one daughter, Kellie Salas and husband Bernie of Green River; one sister, Pam Sanchez and husband Nick of Green River; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Pat Prime; one sister, Karen Siler and two children who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 16, 1999 ELI LOUIS KOVACICH BLOOMFIELD, N.M. - Eli Louis Kovacich, 76, 1004 W. Highland, Bloomfield, N.M., died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. He was a longtime resident of Bloomfield and former resident of Rock Springs and Phoenix, Ariz. He died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Cumberland on Nov. 6, 1922, a son of the late Eli and Mary Flaker Kovacich. He attended schools in Lionkol and Rock Springs Survivors include his wife, Carlene; daughters, Misty of Bloomfield, Beverly Leavitt of Meridian, Idaho, Yvonne Nesbit of Phoenix, Pat Easton and Marlene Turcato, both of Rock Springs; a sister, Josephine Douglas of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews; 13 grandchildren: and 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Kovacich was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Karl and F.T. "Steve" Kovacich, and one sister, Stella Kudar. His body was cremated. No services are planned at this time. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 16, 1999 HEATHER LANAE JAIMEZ EVANSTON - Funeral mass for Heather Lanae Jaimez was on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at 10 a.m. at the St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Miss Jaimez, age 9, died Oct. 8, 1999, in Salt Lake City of injuries sustained in an accident. She was born March 27, 1990, in Ogden, Utah, to Michael F. and Julie R. Pendleton Jaimez. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Her pursuits included dancing and she was a member of the Dance Academy, sleepovers with her friends, traveling, shopping and school. Survivors include her parents, Michael and Julie Jaimez of Evanston; brothers, Anthony Kole Jaimez and Michael Konner Jaimez, both of Evanston; grandparents, Ferd and Teeta Jaimez of Evanston, and Roy and Pat Pendleton of Fort Bridger; aunts and uncles, Brad and Kanda Pendleton of Rock Springs, Steve and Jeanne Pendleton of Hurst, Texas, Pat and LaNae Harrington of Vallejo, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 23, 1999 JOHN A. CUKALE SR. Funeral services for John A. Cukale Sr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio of the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Cukale Jr., Gerald Georgis, Dewey Corhn, Skip Ross, Jim Guidotti, and Eli R. Fernandez. Cukale, 90, of 1329 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 at the St. John’s Hospital in Jackson. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born May 12, 1909 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank and Mary Mrvich Cukale. Cukale attended schools in Rock Springs. He married Pearl Geneva Stone in Rock Springs. Cukale was a retired coal miner for the U.P. Coal Company. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish and the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by one son, Gary Cukale Sr. and fiancé Karen McKee of Rock Springs; one grandson, Gary Cukale Jr.; one sister, Christine Taucher; many special friends and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, John A. Cukale Jr.; five brothers; and eight sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 23, 1999 VICTOR MENGHINI A mass of Christian burial for Victor Menghini was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. A parish rosary was conducted at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999. Pallbearers were Joe Drnas, Michael Menghini, August Menghini, Adolph Menghini, Pat Genetti, and Tony Budak. Menghini, 101, of 1009 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs, died on Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. Menghini was born in Brez, Tyrol, Austria on Oct. 15, 1898, the son of Battista Menghini and Maria Zuech Menghini. He went to school in Brez, Austria and came to Superior in 1921. He married the former Clara Zuech in Brez, Trento, Italy on Nov. 12, 1932. He worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for 36 years and also worked five years as a custodian for School District No. 1. He was a former longtime resident of Superior. He was a resident of Rock Springs since 1943. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens. Menghini is survived by his wife, Clara Menghini of Rock Springs; one daughter, Rita Drnas of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Patti Menghini of Cheyenne; one brother, Ernesto Menghini of Brez, Italy; three grandchildren, Joe Drnas of Rock Springs, Michael Menghini of Cheyenne and Annette Menghini of Cheyenne; two great-grandsons, Anthony and Mark Menghini of Cheyenne; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Herman Menghini; six sisters; one son-in-law, Joe Drnas; and grandson, David Drnas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 23, 1999 JACK MILTON RAFFERTY SR. Funeral services for Jack Milton Rafferty Sr. were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Revs. Bill and Laurie Bruce officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Rafferty, 95, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. Rafferty had been a resident of Green River for the past 12 years and was a former resident of Buffalo. He was born Aug. 24, 1904 in Spring Valley, the son of the late James Elmer and Margaret Mason Rafferty. Rafferty attended schools in Reliance. He married Ethyle Marie Portwood in Rock Springs on June 15, 1930. Rafferty was a retired coal miner for the U.P. Coal Company. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Rafferty is survived by two sons, James A. Rafferty of Reliance and Jack M. Rafferty Jr. and wife Isabel of Buffalo; four grandchildren, Debra David and husband Wayne, James Rafferty Jr. and wife Linda, Pat Rafferty and Jeff Rafferty and wife Melissa; and six great-grandchildren, Tatum Baker, Cory and Sara Davis, Daniel and Stacey Petersen and Michael McGuire. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two granddaughters and one daughter-in-law, Beverly Rafferty. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 23, 1999 EMERALD SPRING ROBB Funeral services for Emerald Springs Robb were at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999 at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Emerald Spring Robb, 9-month-old baby, died at 12:28 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, of sudden infant death syndrome. She was born Dec. 23, 1998 the daughter of Crystal Robb and Gavin Maldonado. She is survived by her parents of Rock Springs; two sisters, Elicia Maldonado and Mariah Maldonado of Rock Springs; her paternal grandparents, Carol Ann Nunez and Antonio Ciro Maldonado of Green River; maternal grandmother, Bette Robb of Rock Springs; one great-grandmother, Viola Smith of Cheyenne; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Kent Robb; aunt, Tamee Ann Robb; and great-grandfather, Russell Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 23, 1999 KATHRYN F. HENDERSON CHEYENNE - funeral liturgy for Kathryn F. Henderson was Wednesday at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Cheyenne with the Rev. Peter Johnson as officiant. Vigil for the deceased was Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Schrader Funeral Home. Interment was in Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Henderson, 84, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, in Northglenn, Colo. She was born May 25, 1915, in Rock Springs. She was a school teacher in Natrona County and Laramie County. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Survivors include a son, Joe Henderson, Westminster, Colo., a daughter, Kathleen Meszaros, Rapid City, S.D.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Henderson, who died in 1992; a son, Edmond Henderson; her parents, Frank and Johanna Subic Fortuna; three brothers and two sisters. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 23, 1999 LUELLA JUNE MEEKS MOUNTAIN VIEW - Funeral service for Luella June Meeks was Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at 1 p.m. in the Fort Bridger American Legion Hall. Interment followed in the Millburne Cemetery. Mrs. Meeks, 66, died Oct. 12, 1999, in the Evanston Regional Hospital. She was born Oct. 9, 1933, in Geary, Okla., the daughter of Henry Calvin and Florene (Blake) Evans. Her pursuits included doing puzzles, crocheting, gardening and reading. She is survived by her children, Steven (Sandy) Kennah, Lonetree, Victor (Jan) Kennah, Fort Bridger, Ross (Anne) Meeks, Rock Springs, Scott Meeks, Mountain View, and Amy Meeks, Mountain View; sister, Virginia Fry; and 13 grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Novella. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 30, 1999 WILLIAM HAMILTON GREENLEE Graveside services for William Hamilton Greelee were at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Greenlee, 86, of Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper following a short illness. Greenlee was born July 1, 1913 in Pittsburgh, the son of Isaac and Lela Greenlee. After attending school in Pittsburgh, he went to sea. He traveled the world as a chief engineer in the Merchant Marine. He was a veteran of World War II. He married Helen Leverenz in Redondo Beach, Calif., in 1954. He also worked as a boiler inspector and construction superintendent until his retirement from the Bechtel Corporation in 1977. During retirement, his pursuits included golf, gardening, cooking, collecting Louis Armstrong memorabilia and entertaining friends and family. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Pat Greenlee of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, DiAnna and Bill Cowles of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Susanne and Leigh Briggs of La Mesa, Calif.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous friends. His wife, Helen, his parents and sister, Marion Riggs, preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 30, 1999 GEORGE THOMAS LIGHTNER Funeral services for George Thomas Lightner were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Barry Gridley conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Smith, Don Smith, Jim Ditton, Jimmy Ditton, Scott Davis and Bill Davis Jr. Lightner, 81, of 1210 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of California, Lightner died following a sudden illness. He was born June 18, 1918, in Lemoore, Calif., the son of the late Clinton DeWitt Lightner and Grace Irene Davis. Lightner attended schools in Hanford, Calif. and Rock Springs. He married the former Dorothy Davis on Aug. 12, 1940, in Los Angeles, and she preceded him in death in 1970. Lightner was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company as a coal miner for 26 years. He worked in the Reliance Mine No. 7. Lightner was later employed by Huntley Construction as an operator and worked there for 27 years. He retired in 1984. Lightner was a hunter and fisherman. Survivors include one son, Don Lightner and wife Kaylou; one sister, Bonnie Belcher of Los Angeles; three grandsons and their wives, Glen and Tami of Clarksville, Tenn., Paul and Stephanie of St. George, Utah, and George and Tamera of Phoenix, Ariz.; 10 great-grandchildren, Zachary and Chantal of Parker, Colo., Gus, Storey, Nic, and Max of St. George, and Sean, Scott, Miranda and Dylan of Phoenix; one sister-in-law, Valarie Lightner of Mission, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; mother-in-law, Jeanette Davis; and one brother, DeWitt Clinton Lightner. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 30, 1999 ARTHUR ROSATTI A memorial mass for Arthur Rosatti was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A memorial rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Inurnment was in St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Rosatti, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Rosatti died following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 2, 1911 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Louis and Josephine Rosetti Rosatti. Rosatti attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1929. He married Edith Moser at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on April 11, 1936. She preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 1996. Rosatti was employed by the Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner as a commercial printer and mechanical supervisor for 50 years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Italian Singers and the Communication Workers of America. Rosatti’s pursuits included fishing, gardening, furniture making and classical music. In his younger days, Rosatti played the accordion and guitar with the local band Red Jackets. He is survived by two daughters, Carole Myska and husband Steve of Rock Springs, and Donna Johnson of Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren, Stephany Storm, Ed Myska, Cindy Colbert, Tom Johnson, Dave Johnson, Kathy Bick and Karen Hamill; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Rosatti was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters, Ida Phillips and Gene Cooke. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 30, 1999 CLEVIA SIDNEY FRAZIER Clevia Sidney Frazier, 93, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a patient since 1991. A resident of Green River for the past eight years and former resident of Butte, Mont., Mrs. Frazier had been in ill health for the past 53 years. Mrs. Frazier was born on July 29, 1906 in Hartman, Ark., the daughter of Frank Smith and Sarah Darney. She attended schools in Arkansas. She married Cyrus Frazier in Hartman. Mrs. Frazier’s pursuits included putting puzzles together. She was a member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include three sons, Bill Frazier of Pueblo, Colo., Lewis Frazier of Butte, and Charles Frazier of Green River; four daughters, Doris Edgin of Ozark, Ark., Shirley Lee of Granger, Peggy Gapin of El Cajon, Calif., and Patsy Frazier of Rogers, Ark.; two brothers, Russel Smith of The Dalles, Ore., and Lawrence Smith of Richmond, Calif.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sons, Robert, Thomas and Lawrence; one daughter, Betty Frazier Blasi; three brothers, Dave Smith, Jack Smith and Buster Smith; and one sister, Roxie Parker. Cremation has taken place and memorial services and inurnment will be announced at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 30, 1999 HOWARD PERNER KEMMERER - Graveside services and interment for Howard Perner were conducted at the Kemmerer City Cemetery at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999. The Rev. John Murray of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church officiated. Perner, 84, of 1115 Vermont St., Rock Springs, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs. Perner was born on June 7, 1915, in Cumberland, the son of the late Antone Perner and Theresa Rose Perner. He attended schools in Cumberland. Perner was a retired coal miner and meat cutter. Survivors include his two sisters, Mary Scott of Kansas and Jenny Robinson of Phoenix, Ariz.; several nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Franciss Perner and Lena Lenzi; and three brothers, Tony, John and Henery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 30, 1999 RICHARD MARK RANDALL A memorial service for Richard Mark Randall was conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, at Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Randall, 39, of 1508 Ninth St. Lot 46, Rock Springs, died at 12:37 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City of injuries sustained in an auto-pedestrian incident in Rock Springs on Oct. 20, 1999. He was born Oct. 19, 1960, in Winfield, Kan., the son of Ivirn and Janie Randall. He attended schools in Winfield and graduated from Winfield High School with the class of 1978. He married Charlotte Shepherd on Sept. 20, 1980, in Colorado Springs, Colo. They were later divorced. He married Tricia Gregory in 1994 in Las Vegas. They were also later divorced. He had been employed by Black Butte Coal as a heavy equipment mechanic for 19 years and was employed at TIC Solvay at the Time of his death. His interests were arrowhead hunting, fishing and boating. Survivors include his parents, Ivirn and Janie Randall of Harlingen, Texas; three daughters, Valarie Marie Randall, 16, Amanda Loren Randall, 11, and Sierra Maurin Randall, 3, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Randy Randall of Laurel, Md.; and one sister, Cathy Randall of Winfield. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and several uncles. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 30, 1999 DOROTHY BERTAGNOLLI WILSON JACKSON - Dorothy Bertagnolli Wilson died at her home in Jackson on Oct. 6, 1999, following a battle with scleroderma. She was born to Italian immigrants, Philip and Florenta Flor Bertagnolli, in Salt Lake City. She was raised in Rock Springs. Her father died when she was about 18 months old. When she was 12 years old, her mother died. Her brother Emil then raised her. She attended boarding school at St. Mary's of the Wasatch in Salt Lake City. She furthered her education at the Sacred Heart Academy in Ogden, Utah, and then went on to art school. Returning to Wyoming after spending time in California, she came to the Hoback with her brother Emil and his wife to work on their dude ranch, the E Bar B. She worked there as a cabin girl. During her stay at the E Bar B. she met hunting guide and lifelong valley resident George Wilson. The two were wed in Denver on Nov. 27, 1947. After their wedding, they helped build a gas station, restaurant and bar above the E Bar B Dude Ranch, now known as Camp Creek. While at Camp Creek, they had a son, Philip, and four years later a daughter, Dood. The family worked and stayed at Camp Creek until it sold. The family moved to Rock Springs for a short time. They then ran a Phillips 66 gas station in Jackson until 1964. They built the Four Winds Motel in 1966, on the original Wilson family homesite in the town of Jackson. They worked there many years After Wilson's death in 1991, Mrs. Wilson was able to spend a few winters in Arizona with family and friends. Mrs. Wilson belonged to the Catholic Church. She was among the first Catholic families who helped establish the Catholic Church in Jackson, “Our Lady of the Tetons” which later became "Our Lady of the Mountains," Mrs. Wilson was involved with the Jackson Council of Catholic Women, JCCW. She served as president and was a member for years. She participated in the JCCW's annual Christmas bazaar. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the DOES, a Gray Lady at St. John's Hospital and involved with her children's education. Her pursuits included going on picnics, cross-country skiing, picking huckleberries, fishing and shopping. She was also involved in quilting and crocheting, aerobics, water aerobics and walking when her health permitted. As time went by, she was able to return to her painting. She is survived by her son, Philip and his wife, Freddie Wilson; her daughter, Dood and her husband Jim Loose; six grandchildren, Bodee and his wife Lisa Wilson, Brandon and his wife Amy Wilson, Buskin and Karissa Wilson, Jennifer and Matthew Loose; and two great-grandchildren, Levi Wilson and the newest addition, born on Oct. 8, 1999, Kylie Joe Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents, her brother Emil and two sisters, Gasperina and Rena. --- Nov 2, 1999 John Russell Myers Former Gorst resident John Russell Myers, 88, of Rock Springs, Wyo., died Nov. 1, 1999, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born July 11, 1911, in Van, Pa., to Ora and Sarah (Hetzler) Myers. He graduated from high school in Pennsylvania. He married Margaret Kathryn Brower in 1944 in Cheraw, S.C. She preceded him in death July 18, 1964. Mr. Myers came to Rock Springs from Pennsylvania in 1929, working for Mountain Fuel Supply Co. for 29 years. He was self-employed for a couple of years, then went to work for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1983 as a master pipefitter. He was a veteran of World War II and a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include three sons, Russ of Denver and Taylor and John, both of Rock Springs; three daughters, Wendy Gaeris of Saltese, Mont., Vicki Freeman of Rock Springs and Sheila Schultz of San Jose, Calif.; two brothers, Solomon of Salt Lake City and Orie of Roseville, Calif.; two sisters, Joy Morgan of St. Petersburg, Pa. and Martha Fetzner of Erie, Pa.; and several grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by two sons, Steve and Tim. A memorial service were held Nov. 4 at Samuel-Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Inurnment took place at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1999 MARTIN AMIZICH A Mass of Christian burial for Martin Amizich was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment were in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Presho, Marko Begovich, Al Kolman, Russ Anderson, Harry Chipp and R.M. McMillan. Amizich, 67, of 1008 Lincoln, Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at 11:40 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a short illness. He was born June 30, 1932 in Rock Springs, the son of Martin Amizich Sr. and Rose Kudar. Amizich attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1951. He served two years in the United States Army. Amizich was employed at Stauffer Chemical as a maintenance supervisor. He was employed from 1962 until he retired in 1989. He married Mary Rudolph on June 5, 1960, in the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Amizich was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, Croatian Fraternal Union, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His pursuits included hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Mary Amizich of Rock Springs; one son, Larry Amizich of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Dave Divis of Green River; one grandson, B.J. Wharton in the United States Air Force, currently stationed in Phoenix, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Paul E. Amizich, Larry Amizich, John Amizich, Peter F. Amizich, Joseph C. Amizich and Anton P. “Hap” Amizich; and one sister, Jennie S. McQuillan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1999 BILLY MAX ANDERSON Graveside services for Billy Max Anderson were on Friday at 2 p.m. in Green River. Anderson, 72, of Casper, died Oct. 31, 1999, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Anderson was born June 4, 1927, near Bloomburg, Texas, to Carl and Josephine (Jones) Anderson. He was a member of the Shrine, Masonic Lodge, Elks, VFW, American Telegraph Society and was a member of the board of directors of the Shrine Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. He retired from the Union Pacific in 1983. At the time of his retirement, he was the terminals superintendent. In 1945 he married Betty Jo Pugh in Atlanta, Texas, and she preceded him in death in June of 1985. In November of 1987, he married Betty Good in Las Vegas. His pursuits included arrowhead hunting, coin collecting, fishing and collecting historical memorabilia. He was also a rock hound and was involved with historical documentation and review. He joined the Navy in 1942 and fought in World War II. He spent most of that time in the Pacific Theater and was discharged in 1947. He is survived by his wife, Betty Anderson of Casper; two sons, Bill Anderson Jr. and his wife, Ellen of Green River, and Jim Aderson and his wife, Pauline, of Rawlins; a daughter, Starlett Munk of Evanston; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Betty Jo Anderson; and an infant son, Gary Michael Anderson. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1999 JOEL DANIEL “DANNY” FOSTER RIVERTON—Funeral services for Joe Daniel “Danny” Foster were Monday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. from the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Foster died at his rural Riverton home on Friday Oct. 29, 1999. He was 56 years old. Foster was born Jan. 19, 1943, in Florence, Ala., the son of J.D. Foster and Esther (Powers) Foster. He was a graduate of Morton High School and had lived in Wyoming most of his life. His career as an ironworker took him to numerous other places over the years. He married the former Alice Rogers on Dec. 30, 1989, in Puyallup, Wash. His pursuits included fishing, hunting and riding his Harley. Foster was a member of Ironworkers Union Local 454. Survivors include his wife, Alice Eileen Foster of Riverton; son, Bill Foster and his wife Kim of Gillette; step-sons, Jackson Lucas and Mark Ragan, both of Riverton; a daughter in Casper; five grandchildren, Brandee Foster, 13, Brandon Foster, 15, Bradley Foster, 10, Brett Foster, 12, and Slade Burton, 18 months; and a brother, Steven Foster and his wife Rhea of Riverton. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1999 RICKY A. HUNT ODESSA, Texas—Graveside military services for Ricky Allen Hunt, 49, of Odessa, Texas, were at the Sunset Gardens in Carlsbad, N.M., with the Rev. Al Johnson and Chaplain Jimmy Braswell officiating. Military rites were by the VFW Post. Pallbearers were James Sloan, Brian K. Pool, Mike Thomas, Larry Keith, Eddie Romero and Dennis Vaught. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Painter, Danny Simco, Robbie Carmine, Michael Hunt, Raymond King, Edwin Rockwell, Jimmy Hunt and John Dollmann. Hunt died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at his home after a long illness. Hunt was born Nov. 8, 1949, in Charleston, Mo., to Louis and Betty Hunt. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He married Paula Rae King of Carlsbad on Aug. 11, 1969, in Las Vegas. Hunt was in the Army from October 1967 to October 1969. He served in the Vietnam War in 1968-69. He was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart. He was an auto and diesel mechanic. He worked at the Texas Gulf and Allied mines in Green River, and Kerr McGee and New Mexico Potash in Carlsbad. Hunt’s pursuits included hunting, fishing and camping with his family and playing cards with his in-laws. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Hunt, and a brother, William Hunt. Survivors include his wife, Paula, of the home; daughters Betty Lou Romero and Marjorie Vaught of Odessa; sons, Chester Hunt and Ricky Hunt II of Hobbs, N.M.; mother, Betty Hunt of Opal; brothers, Michael Hunt of Opal and Jimmy Hunt of Boron, Calif.; sisters, Joy Salmon of Kansas, and Kathy Ragsdale, Medford, Ore.; half-sister Barbara Zimmerman of Las Vegas; and eight grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1999 JOHN RUSSEL MYERS Memorial services for John Russel Myers were at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Inurnment was at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Myers, 88, of 589 Hoskins Lane, Rock Springs, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born July 11, 1911, in Van, Pa., the son of Ora and Sarah Hetzler Myers. He graduated from high school in Pennsylvania. He married Margaret Kathryn Brower in 1944 at Cheraw, S.C. She preceded him in death on July 18, 1964. He came to Rock Springs from Pennsylvania in 1929 and worked for Mountain Fuel Supply Co. for 29 years. He went into business for himself for a couple of years and then went to work for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1983 as a master pipefitter. Myers was a U.S. veteran of World War II and a lifelong member of the VFW Club. He also wrote his autobiography. His interests included fishing and spending time in the outdoors. He is survived by three sons, Russ (Phyliss) Myers of Denver, Taylor (Juanita) Myers of Rock Springs, and John Myers of Rock Springs; three daughters, Wendy (Mike) Gaeris of Saltese, Mont., Vicki Freeman of Rock Springs, and Sheila (Bill) Schultz of San Jose, Calif.; two brothers, Solomon K. Myers of Salt Lake City, and Orie (Irma) Myers of Roseville, Calif.; two sisters, Joy Morgan of St. Petersburg, Pa., and Martha Fetzner of Erie, Pa.; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, parents and two sons, Steve and Tim Myers. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1999 MARY NOBLE Funeral services for Mary Noble were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matt Bath, Fred Bath, Michael Shaw Jr., Kenneth Noble, Russell Noble, and Dick Noble. Honorary pallbearers were Randy Longoria and Ronald Noble Jr. Mrs. Noble, 84, of 105 First St., a life-long resident of Rock Springs, died at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999. She was born Feb. 5, 1915, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Peter and Mary Jelovcan Bercich. She married James Noble in a double wedding ceremony on Sept. 10, 1935, in Green River. Also united at that time were the groom’s brother, Ronald Sr., and the bride’s sister, Katherine Bercich. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James and Marilyn Noble of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, James Kenneth (Tamara) Noble of Green River, Jeanne (Fred) Noble Bath of Rock Springs, Tracy (Randall) Noble Longoria of Pueblo, Colo.; Russell (Kim) Noble of Rock Springs, and Heather Noble of Kingman, Ariz.; seven great-grandchildren, Cameron and Courtney Noble, Matthew and Shelbey Bath, Jessica and Kylee Longoria and Aubrey Noble; one sister, Jennie (Mrs. Wally) Suggs of Garden Grove, Calif.; one brother, Stanley Bercich of Cheyenne, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, on Sept. 10, 1989; her parents; three sisters, Anna Jakich, Katherine Noble and Frances Kumpula; two brothers, Paul Bercich and Peter Bercich, and one great-granddaughter, Kilee Ashton Noble. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 1999 ALICE MAY PALANCK WESTMINSTER, Calif.—Funeral services for Alice May Palanck were at Westminster Memorial Park in Westminster, Calif., on Nov. 5, 1999, at 12:45 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Mary Goshert. Mrs. Palanck, 86, of 945 N. Pasadena No. 69, Mesa, Ariz., died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, in Mesa. A former long-time resident of Rock Springs and Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Palanck had been in ill health for the past two years. Mrs. Palanck was born to the late Albert E. Hesketh and Sarah Parr Hesketh on May 22, 1913, in Reinhill, England. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She was married to Enrico Palanck in Moose at the Church of the Transfiguration on Sept. 19, 1942. Mrs. Palanck worked in Rock Springs for many years at the West Store until moving to Long Beach in 1952, where she managed an apartment complex. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enrico; her parents; three brothers, James, Albert and John Hesketh; and two sisters, Frances Roberts and Nellie Shaw. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 1999 HELEN BERNICE ZUECK Helen Bernice Zueck, 78, of 314 M St., Rock Springs, died at 10:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a patient since 1997. She was born on Jan. 11, 1921 in Mokane, Mo., the daughter of the late Clyde and Junia Reifsteck Adams. Mrs. Zueck attended schools in St. Louis. She married Edward Henry Zueck in Clayton, Mo., on Aug. 16, 1967 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1991. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs. Zueck is survived by one son, Jerry Zueck of San Diego, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death b her parents; husband; one daughter, Mary Ellen; and two brothers, Ronald and Bill Adams. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Tuesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Wednesday morning and afternoon until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 13, 1999 JOSEPHINE “JOSIE” BARNUM Funeral services for Josephine “Josie” Barnum were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 150 Mesa Drive, Rock Springs. Brother Arron Rissel conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Barnum, 84, of 1027 North Front St., Rock Springs, died at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at the Sage View Care Center, 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, where she had been a resident for the past few months. She had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1953 and was a former resident of Raton, N.M. Mrs. Barnum was born Sept. 23, 1915, in San Jose, N.M., the daughter of the late Manuel Padilla and Pabla Lucero. She attended schools in Sugarite, N.M. She married Charles Bell Barnum Jr. in Sugarite on Aug. 10, 1932, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1974. Mrs. Barnum was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Her pursuits included crocheting and cooking. Survivors include two sons, Sam Barnum of Rock Springs and Bob Barnum and wife Lynette of Fort Bridger; two daughters, Bessie Rhodes and husband Earl of Tallahassee, Fla., and Eunice Atchison of Albuquerque, N.M.; one son-in-law, Secundino Sandoval of Raton; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Evelyn Sandoval; one son, John and wife Marla; and three brothers, Joe Padilla, Ben Padilla and John Padilla. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 13, 1999 DONALD BURTON ROOSEVELT-HELPER, Utah—Graveside services for Donald Burton were Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, at noon at the Mountain View Cemetery in Helper, Utah. Burton, 71, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, in Roosevelt, Utah. He was born June 9, 1928, in Helper, to Rex and Josephine Schiro Burton. He married Fern Fillmore and they later divorced. He married Alice Sills and they later divorced. He married Susan Fretz and they later divorced. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Burton worked in the oil fields of New Mexico and was an owner of two service companies and was a production foreman for Davis Oil Company in Wyoming prior to retiring in 1977. His pursuits included hunting and fishing. He is survived by four sons, one daughter and their spouses, David and Janet Burton of Vernal, Gordon and Patty Burton of Farson, Raymond and Brianna Burton of Sacramento, Calif., Donny Burton of Santa Fe, N.M., and Lynn and John Manning of Phoenix, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother and spouse, Thomas and Mova Turner of Salt Lake City and a sister and spouse, Barbara and Tony Ladakis of Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son Michael, infant daughter Candice and brother Carly Burton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 13, 1999 MICHAEL EUGENE DI BARTOLO Funeral services for Michael Eugene Di Bartolo were Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at noon at the Overland Ward Chapel in Rock Springs, located at 3306 White Mountain Blvd. Interment was in the Cloverdale Cemetery in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday at 1 p.m. Di Bartolo, 45, died on Nov. 6, 1999, in Salt Lake City. He was born on Sept. 6, 1954 in Flint, Mich., to Eugene N. and Elaine L. (McCurdy) Di Bartolo. He married Penny Dawn Haynes in Great Falls, Mont., on Nov. 1, 1980. Their marriage was solemnized on Oct. 23, 1982, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Di Bartolo was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was currently serving as executive secretary in his ward. He worked for Key Bank and later Young Chevrolet in Evanston where he lived for 10 years. He was currently finance manager for Whisler Chevrolet in Rock Springs. His pursuits included reading, golf, snow skiing, and singing with “Friend to Friend.” Survivors include his wife, Penny Di Barolo of Rock Springs; parents, Eugene and Elaine Di Bartolo of Tampa, Fla.; sons, Brandon Di Bartolo of Boise, Idaho, Guy and Gianni Di Bartolo, both of Rock Springs; daughters, Gina, Dessie and Lyndsay Di Bartolo, all of Rock Springs; one grandchild; and sisters, Salli and Susan Di Bartolo, both of Melbourne, Fla. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 13, 1999 ELIZABETH ANNE HAGGIT Funeral services for Elizabeth Anne Haggit were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. William Barlow conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Haggit, 31, of 585 McKinley St., Green River, died at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at her home. She had been a resident of Green River for the past 26 years and was a former resident of England. She was born Dec. 28, 1967, at Mansfield, England, the daughter of the late Milan “Mitch” Luzajic and Bessie Bonnabel. Mrs. Haggit attended schools in Green River. She married Doug Young in 1983 and they later divorced. She later married Jeffrey Haggit in Green River on April 10, 1999. Mrs. Haggit was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Her pursuits included art, reading and playing the piano. Survivors include her husband, Jeffrey of Green River; one son, Matthew Young of Anchorage, Alaska; one daughter, Laura Young of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 13, 1999 MARJORIE REBA MEDILL Funeral services were conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Terry McDaniel conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were J.R. Kirkton, Marv Tyler, Ron Arguello, Leroy Arguello, Dave Bernatis and Laura Christiansen. Mrs. Medill, 90, 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County surrounded by loved ones. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Medill had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on Aug. 24, 1909, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late George and Ruth Oliver Hansen. Mrs. Medill attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1927. She married Bill Cody Medill in Denver on Aug. 15, 1931, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1969. Mrs. Medill was a secretary for the Highway Department from 1927 to 1933 and she and her husband owned and operated Auto Parts Company for many years. Mrs. Medill retired in 1973 when the business was sold. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Mrs. Medill is survived by five grandchildren, Libby Kirton of Rock Springs, Pamela Tyler of Green River, Tracy Gray of Casper, Marjorie Gray of Casper and Thomas Gray of Denver; seven great-grandchildren, Ronnie Arguello, Anjela Arguello and Hayden Tyler, all of Rock Springs, Hillary Tyler and Haley Tyler, both of Green River, James Gray of Denver, and Russell Gray of Casper; one great-great-granddaughter, Kayce Paige Tyler; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Karen Ruth Gray, who died June 29, 1966; and one brother, Donald G. Hansen, who died in May of 1999. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1999 MARY BOBCHALK A mass of Christian burial for Mary Bobchalk was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Mrs. Bobchalk, 76, of 117 Sherman St., Rock Springs, died at about 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, 1999 at her home. A longtime Rock Springs and Superior resident, Miss Bobchalk died following a sudden illness. She was born June 5, 1923 in Superior, the daughter of the late Mike Bobchalk and Sophia Angelovich. Miss Bobchalk attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1943. Survivors include three sisters, Helen Mecca of Rock Springs, Frieda Clark of Arkansas and Irene Otto in California. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Katherine Mazani; and two brothers, Andy Bobchalk and George Bobchalk. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1999 VERA JANE DUSTON Graveside services for Vera Jan Duston were Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The services were at 2 p.m. Mrs. Duston, 81, of Gainesville, Texas, died Nov. 14, 1999, at Pecan Tree Manor. She was born Jan. 23, 1918 in Rock Springs, a daughter of James and Christine McMahon. She was a former longtime resident of Wyoming who had resided in Gainesville in recent years. She is survived by an aunt, Clara Mae Foster, Tucson, Ariz.; cousins, Robert Foster, Tucson and Arthur Foster of Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.J. Duston on May 12, 1999. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1999 STANLEY DEAN BAIL Stanley Dean Bail, 58 of 600 Rahonce Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 1999, at his home. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of St. Elmo, Ill., Bail died following a sudden illness. He was born April 28, 1941, in St. Elmo, the son of the late Fred Sylvester Bail and Harriet Elizabeth Fletcher. Bail attended schools in St. Elmo and was a graduate of the St. Elmo High School He married Toni Walter in Las Vegas and she preceded him in death on March 2, 1995. Bail was an auto body repairman for 30 years and had been employed at Mike's Auto Body. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Fredrick Lynn Bail of Klammath Falls, Ore; three daughters, Deana Lynn Bail of Vatoon, Ill, Angela Sue Wallace and husband Joe of Dennison, Ill. and Micheal Bail Grover and husband Dennis of Klammath Falls; one brother, Robert Kent Bail of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Karel Ragsdale and Mary V. Smith, both of St. Elmo; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother, Dale Bail. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1999 ARLENE JOAN BENSON Graveside services and interment for Arlene Joan Benson were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999 at the Hartville Cemetery in Hartville. The Rev. Cliff Moore officiated. Mrs. Benson, 59, of 916 Continental St. Rock Springs, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 17, 1940. in Hartville, the daughter of Dewey Elton and Grace Irene Gyhera Benson. She attended schools in Sunrise. She is survived by her mother, Grace Benson of Fort Washakie; four sisters, Peggy Weber of Auburn, Wash., Opal Bevins of Vancouver, Wash., Mary Etter and Susan McCrea, both of Foxfield, Colo., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister, Pauline Reher. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1999 RICKY ALLEN HUNT II CARLSBAD. N.M. - Graveside services for Ricky Allen Hunt II, 27. of Hobbs, N.M., were Friday, Nov. 5 at Sunset Gardens Cemetery with Chaplain Jimmy Braswell of Odessa, Texas, and the Rev. Bruce Kirby of Hobbs, N.M. officiating. Hunt died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, at Hobbs. Pallbearers were J.D. Donaghe, Terry Elkins, Keith Pool, Lucas Townsend, Jimmy Sloan and Juan Pena. Honorary pallbearers were James Sloan, Tom Donaghe, Phillip Slobogan, Kevin Flowers, Jim Mavzsak, Jody DoBaghe, Richard Smith, Bob King, Tom King, Dan King, Raymond King, Tom Painter, Edwin Rockwell, Michael Hunt, Eddie Romero, Darran Vaught, Danny Simco and Robbie Carmine. Hunt was born Sept. 18, 1972, in Carlsbad, N.M., to Ricky and Paula Hunt. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He married Mikki Thomas of Hobbs on June 1, 1991. He attended schools in Green River and Hobbs. Hunt worked as a stainless and all around welder. He was employed by E.D. Walton Construction Company of Hobbs. His pursuits included hunting, fishing and camping with his family and friends Survivors include his wife, Mikki Lynn Hunt; daughters, Katelynn Hunt and Brittany Thomas of Hobbs; son, Ricky Allen Hunt III or Hobbs; mother, Paula Rae Hunt of Odessa; sisters, Betty Lou Hunt and Variorie Orie Vaught of Odessa; brother, Chester Hunt of Hobbs, and stepbrothers, Mike Thomas and Steve Newman and fiancee, Cassandra. Hunt was preceded in death by his father, Ricky Allen Hant Sr one week ago. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1999 JIMMIE EARL “MAC” MAHAFFEY Jimmie Earl "Mac" Mahaffey, 53, of 50 Reliance Read Space No. 98, Rock Springs, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and former resident of Tennessee, Mahaffey had been in ill health for the past five months He was born Dec. 11, 1943, in San Bernardino, Calif., the son of Thomas J. Mahaffey and Mary Ellen Ruth Rhea. Mahaffey attended schools in Oregon and graduated from the Langlois High School with the Class of 1962. He married the former Norma Womac Hammond in Green River on Oct. 23, 1996. Survivors include his wife, Norma of Rock Springs; one son, Beau K. Mahaffey of Rock Springs; one daughter, Kimberly K. Anspach of Sutherland, Ore.; his mother, Mary Ellen Ruth Rhea of Tacoma, Wash.; two brothers, Darrell Mahaffey and Ed Mahaffey, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Dorthy Johnson of Tacoma; his paternal grandparents, William E. Mahaffey and Mary L. Pricherd; his maternal grandparents, Pleasant B. Reah and Lilly P. Reah; two grandchildren, Cameron Anspach and Treven Anspach, both of Sutherland; two aunts and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, William P. Mahaffey. Private family services and interment have taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1999 MARIAN BRACK MCDONALD CARMICHAEL, Calif. - Marian Brack McDonald, age 88, died Nov. 12, 1999, in Carmichael, Calif. She was a resident of Oakland, Calif., for 51 years. She was born in Golden, Colo., on July 13, 1911. Her prior residence was in Rock Springs She was educated at the University of Wyoming. Her affiliations included St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church of Oakland. Her hobbies included walking She married Robert J. McDonald and he preceded her in death on April 26, 1998. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Sullivan of Carmichael; son-in-law, Dennis Sullivan of Carmichael; grandsons, Mark, Paul, Joel and Michael Sullivan; and great-grandchildren, Hanna, Emma, Connor and Aiden Sullivan. Private burial services were at Oakmont Memorial Park and Mortuary, Lafayette, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 20, 1999 HILDRED R. WARNE Funeral services for Hildred R. Warne were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Fairmount Cemetery in Aurora, Colo. Mrs. Warne, 97, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 7:20 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs, where she had been a patient for the past two days. A resident of Green River for the past six years and former resident of Colorado, Mrs. Warne died following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 11, 1901, in Pierre. S.D., the daughter of Frank Ripley and Josephine Crummbaker. She attended schools in Pierre and was a graduate of the Pierre High School with the class of 1919. She married Theodore Warne in Pierre in 1924 and he preceded her in death on July 7, 1995. Mrs. Warne was a retired bookkeeper. She worked for City Auto and Utsinger's Buick Sales for many years and Bohem Allen Jewelry in Denver until her retirement in 1964. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and her pursuits included card playing, crafts and bingo. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Betty Warne of Grand Junction, Colo.; two grandsons and their wives, Mark and Kim Warne of Grand Junction and Keith and Cathy Warne of Rock Springs; and six great-grandchildren, Casey Warne, Cory Warne and Kevin Warne, all of Rock Springs, Jalea Warne and Cassie Warne, both of Denver, and Thayne Warne of Mountain View. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Dolores Cammock; one sister, Irene Chenoweth; and one brother, Walter Ripley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1999 SOLOMON KERNICK MYERS Funeral services for Solomon Kernick Myers were 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999 at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment was at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Myers, 90, formerly of 708 N St., Rock Springs, died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999 at the Jordan Valley Medical Center, West Jordan, Utah, following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 24, 1909 in Van, Pa., the son of Ora and Sarah Hetzler Myers. He graduated from high school in Pennsylvania. He married Pauline Trubal in 1958 and she preceded him in death. He later married Norma Elizabeth Aredono on July 9, 1964 in Evanston. She preceded him in death on Oct. 20, 1986 in Rock Springs. He lived on Pine Mountain working as a pump operator at an oil company. He later worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman for 15 years. He also had employment with the city of Rock Springs (treatment plant) and Stansbury Mine as a coal miner. He had his own mechanic shop in Green River. His interests included hunting, fishing and fixing cars. He is survived by one son, Solomon K. (Shannon) Myers Jr. of West Jordan; two stepsons, Milo Myers of Denver, and Victor Ibarra of California; one daughter, Patricia; one brother, Orie (Irma) Myers of Roseville, Calif.; two sisters, Joy Morgan of St. Petersburg, Pa., and Martha Fetzer of Erie, Pa.; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; both wives; one stepson, Juan Ibarra; and his brother, John Myers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1999 JAMES TRAVIS Funeral services for James Travis were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Russ Johnson conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Travis, 83, of 1015 West 4th North, Green River, died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at his home. A longtime Green River and former Rock Springs resident, Travis died following a lengthy illness. Travis was born on Jan. 16, 1916, in Rock Springs, the son of the late James Travis and Margaret Stewart. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1934. Travis married the former Maxine King in Coalville, Utah, on Dec. 31, 1938. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 37 years. He retired as a switchman in 1977. Travis’ pursuits included fishing, hunting and camping. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Travis of Green River; one son, Jim Travis and wife Linda of Green River; one daughter, Judy Pistono and husband Richard of Green River; six grandchildren, Jim Travis, Tim Travis, Jeff Travis, Troy Pistono, Paul Pistono and Craig Pistono; three step-great-grandchildren, Brandon, April and Tiffany Hutchinson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Archie Travis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1999 ELIZABETH G. TRIBETT Funeral services for Elizabeth G. Tribett were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Wayne Sheely of the Church of the Nazarene conducted the service. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Tribett, 86, of 1204 Buckboard Lane, Green River, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past four days. A resident of Green River for the past 24 years and former resident of Las Vegas, Mrs. Tribett died following a brief illness. She was born on April 10, 1913 in Foster, Pa., the daughter of the late Albert Chavanak and Helen Graech. Mrs. Tribett attended schools in Pennsylvania. She married Rudolph E. Tribett in Benwood, W. Va., on Nov. 18, 1940, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1994. Mrs. Tribett’s pursuits included cooking, baking and reading. She is survived by two sons, Keith Tribett and wife Karen of Payson, Utah, and Jay Tribett of Green River; one daughter, Barbara Wallace of Green River; two sisters, Helen Mazoch of Shady Side, Ohio, and Sophia Kramer of McMechen, W. Va.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, one sister and a baby in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1999 PHYLLIS EILEEN REIFSCHNEIDER CASPER -- Phyllis Eileen Reifschneider, 74, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper following a short illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1995, to Jeanette and Julius Peters in Ogallala, Neb. She was a graduate of Ogallala High School and a retiree from Gates Rubber Company in Denver where she worked for 25 years. She moved to Green River and lived at the Villa and for short periods at Sage View and Castle Rock Convalescent Center before moving to Casper for additional health care. Survivors include three sons, Douglas Guildner, Bradley and Linda Guildner and Gerald and Kathy Guildner, all of Denver; two daughters, Micki and Steve Ferguson of Sacramento, Calif., and Janet and Loye Don Williams II, Green River; two brothers, Merle Peters of Ogallala and Virgil Peters of Piedmont, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; numerous friends and neighbors. Her grandchildren in Green River are Loye III and Heather (and John) Williams-Knuesel. She was preceded in death by both her husbands, Fred Guildner and Jim Reifschneider as well as her parents. A celebration of her life will be conducted in the spring in Denver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 1999 MILDRED BARBARA STALICK CASPER - Services for Mildred Barbara Stalick were Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Officiating was the Rev. Dan Colibraro from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial was in Highland Cemetery beside her husband. Mrs. Stalick, 83, Casper, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. She was born Nov. 3, 1916, in Superior to Anton and Frances Solce Chesnovar. She graduated from Superior High School in 1934. She married Victor J. Stalick on Aug. 30, 1937, in Omaha, Neb. He preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1999. Her pursuits included gardening, sewing, cooking, dancing and playing cards. She is survived by four sons, Victor J. Stalick Jr., Richardson, Texas, John Stalick of Potomac, Md., Gerald Stalick of Casper, and Robert Stalick, Rockville, Md.; a daughter, Patricia Boyer of Casper; a sister, Mary Rutledge of Roy, Utah; nine grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Charlie and Rudy, and her granddaughter, Nancy Stalick. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 1999 GERTRUDE ANN DOAK A mass of Christian burial for Gertrude Ann Doak was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 1999, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Mrs. Doak, 86, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Doak died following a sudden illness. She was born Dec. 4, 1912, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Hearn Dorrence. Mrs. Doak attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Lester G. Doak in Rock Springs on Oct. 12, 1930. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1969. Mrs. Doak was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She was a bingo player. Mrs. Doak is survived by two sons, Patrick R. Doak and wife Barbara of Rock Springs and Dennis Doak and wife Karen of Rock Springs; one brother, William Dorrence of Rock Springs; two sisters, Rose Gatti and Etta Clark, both of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, Dawn, Denny, Tim, Leslie, Patrick, Kevin, Cory, Terry and Christy; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester Doak; five sisters, Ella, Elizabeth, Eva, Edna, Louise; one brother, John; and one son, Lester James Doak. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 1999 AGNES M. GRIFFITHS Funeral services for Agnes M. Griffith were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Charles Pickett conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. Mrs. Griffiths, 88, of Star Route 2, Box 121, Green River, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident for the past one year. A resident of Green River for the past 46 years and former resident of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Griffiths had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born April 14, 1911 in White City, Iowa, the daughter of the late August Dernovich and Julie Crnich. Mrs. Griffiths attended schools in Iowa. She married Tudo Roy “T.R.” Griffiths in Mercer, Mo., in May of 1931 and they were married for 68 years. Survivors include her husband, “T.R.” Griffiths of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Jean Griffiths of Green River; one daughter, Judy Roe of Houston; three brothers, Frank Dernovich and August Dernovich, both of Rock Springs, and Todd Dernovich of Buffalo; three sisters, Vera Cooper of Salt Lake City, Helen West and Tonie Dernovich, both of Glendale, Calif.; three grandchildren, Tim Griffiths and wife Brenda, John Griffiths and wife Connie, all of Green River, and Lance Roe of Tolleson, Ariz.; six great-grandchildren, Traci, Zack, Kady, Johnny and Tommy Griffiths and Nathan Spencer, all of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, George and Vance; and five sisters, Mary, Eva, Catherine, Anna and Julia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 1999 JENNIE KIRIAKOS Funeral services for Jennie Kiriakos were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N St., Rock Springs. A prayer service was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiated. Mrs. Kirakos, 91, of 22401 South East 20th, Issaquah, Wash., died at 5:25 p.m. Nov. 28, 1999, at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Wash., where she had been a patient for the past five days. A resident of Issaquah for the past nine years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Superior and Reliance, Mrs. Kiriakos died from complications following surgery. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., the daughter of the late Menhart Pinter and Verna Bucho. Mrs. Kiriakos attended schools in Superior and Reliance. She married Jim Kiriakos in Rock Springs on July 19, 1925 and he preceded her in death on June 20, 1990. Mrs. Kirakos was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Survivors include two brothers, Manhart Pinter of Kirkland, Wash.,, and Gasper Pinter of Issaquah; one sister, Verna Cardon, also of Issaquah; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 1999 CELIA ELIZABETH URANKER Funeral services for Celia Elizabeth Uranker were at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Mrs. Uranker, 57, died at 2:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 1999 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after being admitted Wednesday following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 28, 1941 in Pasadena, Calif., the daughter of Newlin Happersett and Ethel Lou Pratt James. She attended schools in Pasadena and Rock Springs. She married Gerald Joseph Uranker on May 2, 1959 in Pasadena. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. She had been employed as an LPN for five years and a cook at Sage View for two years. She also had worked as a PBX operator for Able One Communications for several years. She was a member of F.O.E. Aerie 151 and American Legion Auxiliary in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her interests included being a volunteer at the food bank, crafts, bowling, and traveling. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Uranker of Rock Springs; father, Newlin Happersett of Phoenix, Ariz.; stepfather, Jack James of Rock Springs; three sons, Gerald Dean (Connie) Uranker of Rock Springs, William T. (Kathy) Uranker of Sunset, La., and Robbie J. (Patricia) Uranker of Rock Springs; two daughters, Deirdia L. (Ken) Romero and Dawn M. Uranker, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, William Wayne (Jean) Green of Las Vegas, and Thomas Lamar (Jody) James of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law, George Paul of Rock Springs; one sister, Roberta Rose (Bill) Vaughn of Rock Springs; 14 grandchildren, Misty, Dawn, Josh, Tracy, Amy, Tiffany, Billy, Deanne, Kayla, Jerico, Stacy, Myckeal, Shannon and Ashley; one aunt and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother; stepfather, William Anthony Green; one son, Michael George Uranker; one grandson, Anthony Wayne Uranker; and one granddaughter, Katrina Lee Uranker. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 1999 ANDREW ROBERT “A.R.” DALEY RENO, Ney. - Andrew Robert "A.R." Daley, 82, of Reno, Nev., died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at the Physicians Hospital, Reno. A resident of Reno for 15 years and former resident of Battle Mountain, Nev., Daley had been in ill health the past year. He was born Jan. 8, 1917, in Evanston, Ill., the son of the late William and Mary MacCloughary Daley. He attended schools in Illinois and married the former Gloria Quilici in Winnemucca, Nev., Feb. 12, 1948. She preceded him in death Nov. 21, 1984. Daley was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a mining developer, a horse trainer and opened (as operations manager) the Sonoma Inn in Winnemucca. He was connected with the Stockman's Hotel in Elko, Nev. In 1953 he became owner-operator of the Standard Oil Bulk Plant in Battle Mountain, Nev. He held that position for 25 years. He became involved in turquoise and barite mining and he established the Indian Trading Post in Battle Mountain. He was a member of the St. Mary's of the Mountains Catholic Church in Virginia City, Nev. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Andria Daley-Taylor and Michael Taylor of Virginia City; one son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Peggi Daley of Rock Springs; two brothers, Tom of Billings, Mont., and Robert of Kenosha, Wis.; four grandchildren, John and Alexandra Toll of Virginia City, Slade and Heath Daley of Rock Springs; and one great-grandson, Andy Daley of Rock Springs. In addition to his wife and parents, Daley was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. At Daley's request, a private memorial service will be conducted in Virginia City with burial in the Silver Terrace Catholic Cemetery in Virginia City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 1999 JOANNE MARINOFF FELTNER PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark. - A memorial service for Joanne Marinoff Felter was conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at the First Presbyterian Church in Prairie Grove, Ark., with Dr. John King officiating. Mrs. Feltner, 80, a resident of Prairie Grove, died on Nov. 24, 1999, at her daughter's home in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born March 21, 1919, in Rock Springs, a daughter of Amy and Peter Marinoff. After growing up in Winton and graduating from Reliance High School, she attended the University of Wyoming for two years. Leaving school, she moved to Pinedale to work where she met Joseph Feltner. The two married in 1939 and lived first in Pinedale and then on a ranch outside the town for the next 17 years. After many years as a fulltime wife and mother of two daughters, Isobel and Paula, she returned to college in 1956, graduating with a BA in education in 1958. She then began a second career as a teacher in Kemmerer, and continued her education, achieving a master's degree in education, followed by a transition to library science and further graduate study in that area. In 1960, the family moved to Laramie, where she headed the Laramie High School library until her retirement in 1976. Mrs. Feltner and her husband moved to Prairie Grove in 1976. There, she was a member of the Eastern Star, the First Presbyterian Church, the Illinois Chapel Quilting Club, a weekly bridge club, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Prairie Grove Women's Club and other organizations. The Feltners were charter members of the Northwest Arkansas Rose Society. She also pursued her interests in reading, volunteer work, politics, church activities, flowers and travel. She became a widow in November of 1998. In June 1999, she attended her high school reunion with her daughters, at what was planned as the last of these reunions. She visited with many high school classmates whom she had not seen for more than 60 years. In September 1999, she visited Australia and New Zealand and was looking forward to more travel. She is survived by her daughters, Dr. Isobel Osius of New York and Paula Feltner of Des Moines, as well as her son-in-law, Dr. Michael Eberle of Des Moines and her nephew, Dr. Michael Marietta of Wayne. Pa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 1999 GWENDOLYN LINFORD Funeral services for Gwendolyn Linford were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Brother Kelly Vanpatten of the Jehovah's Witnesses conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Linford, 49, of 655 West 2nd North, Green River, died at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs. A resident of Green River for the past 22 years and former resident of Montpelier, Idaho, Mrs. Linford had been in ill health for the past few months. She was born Dec. 13, 1950, the daughter of Dean Aland and Jennie Sorensen. Mrs. Linford attended schools in Montpelier and was a graduate of the Montpelier High School with the Class of 1968. She married Darlo Linford on Nov. 20, 1971, in Montpelier. Mrs. Linford's pursuits included painting, crocheting and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband, Darlo Linford of Green River; her mother, Jennie Aland of Montpelier; one son and daughter-in-law, Sterling and Alissa Linford of Green River; one daughter, Kimberly Linford of Green River; three sisters, Linda Swimm of Salt Lake City; and Sharlene Sorensen and Bonnie Jean, both of Sacramento, Calif.; one granddaughter, Cassidy Linford of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, one sister, Nadine; and one nephew, Jamie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1999 JOSEPH MARTIN MCTEE Funeral services for Joseph Martin McTee were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec.9, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion conducted the service. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill McMillan, Don Mattinson, Joseph D. McTee, Eric McTee, Aaron McTee and Jim Chancey. McTee, 92, of 1329 Uinta St., Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999 at his residence. McTee was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. He was born Feb. 9, 1907 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Hannah Harris McTee. McTee attended schools in Rock Springs. He married Hilda Harrison on April 10, 1930 in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on April 6, 1995. McTee was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad as a coal miner for 27 years and for the school district for 17 years until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the United Mine Workers of America for 71 years, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Odd Fellows and AFL-CIO. McTee’s pursuits included hunting and fishing. He also had numerous collections including ones of rocks, dolls, brass and bells. McTee is survived by one son, Joe McTee of Rock Springs; one sister, Estelle Draney of Littleton, Colo.; two grandchildren, Joseph D. McTee and wife Linda of Denver, and John H. McTee and wife Rebecca of Rock Springs; five great-grandchildren, Eric and Kristen McTee of Denver, and Aaron, Ashley and Alysia McTee of Rock Springs; a niece, June Adams and her husband Robert “Bob” of Denver. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hilda Harrison McTee; one grandson, Michael G. McTee; and one brother, William McTee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1999 WILLIAM “BILL” BUTKOVICH DUBOIS -- A memorial service for William "Bill" Butkovich was at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Headwaters Community Arts and Conference Center, followed by a carry-in at the Rustic Pine Tavern Frontier Room. Butkovich, 86, long-time Dubois resident, died Sunday morning Nov. 21, 1999, in St. John's Hospital in Jackson. Butkovich was born Dec. 23, 1912, in Gilchrist, Ill., the son of Victor and Veronica (Baricevac) Butkovich. His mother died when he was nine years old, and he moved west with his father to Red Lodge, Mont., in 1921. They moved to Dubois in 1926 where his father worked in the tie camps for Wyoming Tie and Timber Company. Butkovich and his brother, Karl, helped in making ties and attended the Dunoir School on the Cross Ranch. After finishing the eighth grade, he worked on three ranches in the Dunoir Valley until 1935. He went to Alaska in 1938 and worked in gold and coal mines until he enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1942. He served in the 31st Material Squadron in the Aleutian Islands. He was then transferred to California where he was discharged in 1945. There he met and married his wife Collene (Cooksey) and they moved to Dubois. He worked at various jobs until 1951, when he established Bill's Machine and Welding, which he owned and operated for 29 years. After retiring, the Butkoviches traveled extensively in Southwestern and Western states for seven years, returning to Dubois during the summer and fall seasons. They then went back to living year around in Dubois. Butkovich was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. His pursuits included fishing, hunting, prospecting, rock collecting and dancing. He was a guitarist and singer. He was a bladesmith and he made many quality knives. He was involved in founding and participating in the tiehack demonstrations for Dubois Museum Days. He did this up to age 85. He was involved in entering an "Old Timers* float in several Dubois parades. He is survived by Collene, his wife of 54 years; two sons, William Buck" Butkovich and wife MJ and Jim Butkovich, all of Dubois; a grandson, Will Butkovich of Dubois; a sister, Millie Radosevich, of Rock Springs, and a brother, Ken Butkovich, of Anchorage, Alaska. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1999 DEBRA H. “DEBBIE” MOON EVANSTON - Funeral services for Debra H. "Debbie” Moon were on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the Evanston Second and Fifth Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Mrs. Moon, 43, died Dec. 2, 1999, in traffic accident north of Evanston. She was born April 23, 1956, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Albert Blaine and Betty Louise (Buckley) Hoffman. She was a member of the LDS Church. She married Lawrence M. Moon on Jan. 14, 1978, in Big Piney. She was a secretary and timer for the Evanston Rodeo Series, Avon representative and was currently working at Corral West. Her pursuits included snowmobiling. Survivors include her husband, Larry "Pinky" Moon of Evanston; sons, L. Riggen and Cody J. Moon, both of Evanston; parents, Blaine and Betty Hoffman of Big Piney; sister, Rae and Ross DeGraw of Evanston; brother, Steven and Susan Hoffman of LaBarge; and six nephews, three nieces, three great-nephews and one great-niece. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1999 RUSSEL JAY NIELSEN PAYSON, Utah - Funeral services for Russel Jay Nielsen Were Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, 11 a.m., in the Payson, Utah, LDS Stake Center, 650 West 800 South. Burial was in the Payson City Cemetery. Nielsen, age 61, of Payson, Utah, died on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999. He was born on Feb. 19, 1938, in Salt Lake City, to Joseph W. and Georgia Ann Asay Nielsen. He spent his childhood in the Ogden, Utah, area with his five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Margene; 10 children, his two oldest daughters, Pamela (Gary) Young of Tremonton, Utah, and Beverly (Tom) Reynolds of Clinton, Utah, are from a previous marriage; Shelly (Rick) Lutes of Washington, Utah; Scott (Wendy) of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Shawn (Irma) of Las Vegas; Brian (Shari) of Orem, Utah; Cherie (Mike) Anderson of Las Vegas; Tamara (Brian) Wall of West Jordan, Utah; Mary and Jennifer of Payson; along with 25 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Georgia Ann Nielsen; two sisters, Gayle Larson and Linda Newman; and three brothers, Mark, Joel and Jeff. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, William Kent and Victor Gerald Nielsen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1999 FRED R. RATLIFF SR. HILLISTER, Texas --Memorial services for Fred R. Ratliff Sr. were Friday, Nov. 26, at the Hillister, Texas, Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Kelley as officiant. Ratliff, 84, Hillister, Texas, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at the Tyler County Hospital, Woodville, Texas. He was born May 18, 1915, in Juno, Texas, and was a resident of Hillister, Texas, the past seven years. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and worked for Tucker Construction of Riverton. He worked on the construction of the Atlantic City iron ore mine on South Pass and on Fontenelle Dam construction. He was a member of the Hillister Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Marie Ratliff, Hillister; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Irene and Gayle Seals, Rock Springs; daughter Carolyn Jeanne Byrd, Waco, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Fred Robert Jr. and Jean Ratliff, Pasadena, Texas; step daughters, Kathleen McBride, Rosemont, Calif., and Buena Faye Burnett, Bellaire, Texas; stepsons, Michael Ross Dill in Guatemala, Oren Edwin Dill, Jr., Kauai, Hawaii, and Arthur Jeffrey Dill, De Soto, Texas; four grandchildren, Darryl Seals in Ohio, Darryn Seals in Washington state, Deanna Seals in Utah and Kevin Byrd in Texas; eight great-grandchildren, Mike Caudell, Nick Seals and Greg Seals, all in Rock Springs, Ashleigh Seals, Kyle Seals and Shaughn Seals, all in Washington, and Timothy Byrd and Joseph Byrd, both in Texas; seven step-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tomey Thomas and Stella Ratliff; his first wife, Hazel Ratliff; sister, Ruth Irene Herndon; brother, Leslie Joe Ratliff; and son-in-law, Joe Wayne Byrd. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1999 LETA MARIE STASSEL Graveside services for Leta Marie Stassel were at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at the Fort Bridger Cemetery, Fort Bridger. Mrs. Stassel, 91, of 441 Blake St., Green River, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born Sept. 9, 1908, in Hale Center, Texas, the daughter of Andrew J. and Cora Doran McCaslin. She married Carl A. Stassel. He preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1975. She attended schools and resided in New Mexico and San Marcos, Texas, before making her residence in Green River in May, 1983. Her interest was crocheting. Survivors include a nephew, John (Dorothy) McCaslin of Green River; two nieces, Audrey (William) Henson of Eunice, N.M., and Leta Carter of Farmington, N.M.; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Andrew J. McCaslin and Vance Doran McCasin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 1999 NOEL EUGENE “GENE” WOOD SHAWNEE, Okla. - Services for Noel Eugene "Gene" Wood were Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at 2:30 p.m. at the Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel, 400 North Broadway, Shawnee, Okla. The reader was Martha Belle Morris. Burial was in the Tecumseh Cemetery. Wood, 68, of Shawnee, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, in Round Rock, Texas. He was born Oct. 5, 1931, in Britton, Okla. He grew up and attended schools at Britton where he was a member of the last graduating class at Britton High School. He attended Oklahoma A&M for two years, transferring to the University of Oklahoma where he received his undergraduate degree in engineering, He returned to OU after military service and received his master's degree in chemical engineering in August of 1961. He moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he worked as an engineer for General Dynamics. In 1973 he moved to Rock Springs and worked until his retirement in 1990 from Pacific Power & Light. He married Darla Gurley Sept. 5, 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from July 10, 1954, through May 29, 1956. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientists and the Gem and Mineral Club. His pursuits included fossil hunting, fishing and travel. After his retirement in 1990 he continued to work part time and traveled for several years until settling in Shawnee in 1998. Survivors include his wife, Darla Wood of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Michelle Wood, Green River; a daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Jay Weidler, Farson; grandchildren, Damian and Faith Wood, Green River, and Jenny and Jessica Weidler, Farson; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joseph Irvin Wood Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 1999 VIOLA BRANCH A mass of Christian burial for Viola Branch was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Muniz, Nolan Muniz, Leroy Arguello, Eddie Arguello, Joe Sewell and Gilbert Balizan. Mrs. Branch, 72, of 219 H St., Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past two days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and a former resident of New Mexico, Mrs. Branch died following a sudden illness. She was born on May 14, 1927 in Llano Largo, N.M., the daughter of the late Guillermo and Maria Nestora Quentana Muniz. Mrs. Branch attended schools in New Mexico and graduated from Penasco High School and then attended on year of college. She married Albert Branch in Mora, N.M., on Nov. 18, 1945. He preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 1998. Mrs. Branch was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She is survived by one son, Albert (Abby) Branch of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Bonnie) Macy and Mrs. Pat (Vicki) Clingan, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Amelia Arguello of Reliance; five grandchildren, Robert Macy of Rock Springs, Abbie Branch of Rock Springs, Maria, Michelle and Chad Clingan, all of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Devon Coleman and Damon Macy; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Branch was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert; and two brothers, Rubin Muniz and Alfonso Muniz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 1999 RUTH ALENE MOORE Funeral services for Ruth Alene Moore were conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church, 295 Monroe Ave., Green River. The Rev. Jean Wade conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Moore, 81, of 530 Ironwood St., Green River, died on Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Moore had been a resident of Green River for the past 18 months and was a former resident of Pinedale. She was born on July 28, 1918 in Story, Ark., the daughter of the late Benjamin Lafayette and Lessie May Lamb Curtis. Mrs. Moore attended schools in Malaga, N.M. She married J.B. Moore in Loving, N.M., on Feb. 16, 1939. He preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1998. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, Thomas C. Moore of Green River; two daughters, Carolyn R. Gerstner of LaCrescenta, Calif., and Sandra J. Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; four brothers; three sisters; six grandchildren, Cindi Martinez, Michelle Gerstner, Brian Williams, Heather Williams, Laurie Moore and Jim Moore; one great-grandchild, Ingrid Martinez; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Jimmy Brian Moore; one brother, Paul Curtis; and one sister, Bertha Hood. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 1999 MARIA ZORROZUA ANDICOECHEA BUSTURIA, VASCAYA, SPAIN - A mass of Christian burial for Maria Zorrozua Andicoechea was Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at the Altamira Catholic Church in Altamira, Vizcaya. A prayer service was on Dec. 12 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. She was buried in Busturia next to her husband. Mrs. Andicoechea, 94, of Busturia, Vizcaya, Spain, died on Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain, after a long illness. Mrs. Andicoechea was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and friend to She was born March 14, 1905, in Busturia, Vizcaya, to Leandro and Juana Zorrozua. She married Jose Andicoechea of Fruniz, Vizcaya, on March 4, 1930, at the Catholic Church in Busturia, Vizcaya. She was active in the Catholic Church in her community. She is survived by six children, son Juan (Felisa) Andicoechea of Green River; Rafael (Maite) Andicoechea of Tucson, Ariz; Carmen (Luis) Salinas of Green River, Jesus (Mari Lu) Andicoechea of Huelva, Spain, and Jose I. (Kate) Andicoechea of Rock Springs; Mari Sol (Anton) Zulueta of Bermeo, Vizcaya, Spain; 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, husband Jose, one son, Ramon Andicoechea, and one grandson, J B. Andicoechea. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 1999 SANTOS CASTANON A mass for Santos Castanon was celebrated at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. Castanon, 57, of 370 Cedar St., Green River, died on Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at his residence. Castanon had been a resident of Green River for the past 28 years and was a former resident of Spain and Idaho. He was born Nov. 1, 1942, in Marana, Leon, Spain, the son of the late Manuel Castanon and Francisca Muniz. He attended schools in Marana, Leon, Spain. Castanon married Asun Bedialauneta in Green River on June 12, 1976. He was employed by FMC as a miner for 28 years. Castanon was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His pursuits included skiing, fishing and camping. Castanon is survived by his wife, Asun Castanon of Green River; two daughters, Sonia Castanon and Ainhoa Castanon, both of Green River, and one brother, Honorino Castanon of Marana, Spain. He was preceded in death by his parents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 1999 MARTIN STURMAN JR. OREM. Utah -- Graveside services for Martin Sturman Jr. were Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at noon in the Orem City Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Martin Shane Bunker, Brandon Bunker, Mark Bleggi, and Devon Bunker; and sons-in-law James Campbell, John Bleggi, Kenyon Bunker and Tom King. Sturman, 87, of 755 W. 640 N. Orem, Utah, 84057 died Sun. day, Dec. 12, 1999. He was born March 16, 1912 in Rock Springs to Martin and Mary Novicki Sturman. He married Olen Mary Peterson on Dec. 31, 1938, in Salt Lake City. He was a coal miner for 25 years in Rock Springs working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He then moved to Orem where he worked at Geneva Steel for 27 years. He was a member of the Eagles and Elks clubs. His pursuits included traveling and being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Olen, of Orem and four daughters, Hope (James) Campbell, San Jose, Calif., Diana (John) Bleggi, Mapleton, Utah, Joy (Kenyon) Bunker, Orem, Robin (Tom) King, Riverton, Utah; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Wall and Clara Wisniewski, both of Rock Springs, and Frances Coweltti of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Vic Cuthbertson, Helen Brayton, and Leona Krasovec and brother, Robert Sturman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 1999 RICHARD T. “TOM” WELTER JR. Funeral services for Richard T. "Tom" Welter Jr. were conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard Kalber conducted the services. Welter, 57, of 1448 Raindance, Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at his residence. A resident of Rock Springs since 1980 and a former resident of Butte, Mont., Welter died following a sudden illness. He was born Aug 28, 1942, in Butte, the son of Richard and Frances Risley Welter. Welter attended schools in Butte and graduated from Butte High school with the class of 1961. He then attended vo-tech for auto mechanics. Welter married Nancy Mauden in Butte. He was enlisted in the Navy Reserve Unit in Butte. Welter worked as a mechanic for Black Butte, Fleischli Oil, Jack B. Kelly and Auto Recyclers. His pursuits included speed skating, golfing and watching his son and daughter in sports. Helter is survived by his wife, Nancy Welter of Rock Springs, former wife, Ellen Wolter of Ennis, Mont.; three sons, Shane Welter of Rock Springs, Scott Welter and wife Tracy of Three Forks, Mont., and Bennie Joe Welter of Three Forks; two daughters, Erikka Welter of Rock Springs and Lisa Redli-Turk of Missoula, Mont.; two brothers, John Welter and wife Margie of Butte and Leonard Welter of Butte; one sister, Marylynn Merritt and husband Tim of Butte; four grandchildren, Tori Welter, Christie Joe Welter, Codey and Kacee Redli; aunt, Barbara McCarthy of Butte; and nieces and nephews, Marcie and Greg Kessler of Missoula, Sherrie and Adam Clark of Corvallis, Ore., and Shawna and Brian Merritt of Butte. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1999 MARIO ALBERTO ARISTA JR. Funeral services for Mario Alberto Arista Jr. were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999 at the Grace Baptist Church, 100 Willow St. with the Rev. Ron Van Hee officiating. Arista, 16, of 429 C St., died at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, 1999 of injuries sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian accident. He was born Jan. 5, 1983 in Rock Springs, the son of Mario Alberto and Brigett Lynn Synder Arista. He attended schools in Superior, Rock Springs and Green River and was a junior at the Green River Christian Bible Baptist School. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, Rock Springs. He was also involved with the Grace Baptist Youth Group. His interests included football, basketball, rock climbing and most sports. He is survived by his parents, Mario and Brigett of Rock Springs; one brother, Sergio Raul Arista, Rock Springs; three sisters, Selinda Armandina Arista of Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, N.M., DeLuvia DelCarman Arista and YoLanda Inez Arista, both of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Georgia (Jerry) Karash of Oak Forest, Ill., and Edward Glen (Kath) Synder of Ellensburg, Wash.; and several aunts and uncles in Texas and Mexico. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1999 H. FRANKLIN HOFELDT A mass of Christian burial for H. Franklin Hofeldt was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Hofeldt, 58, of 1300 New Hampshire No. 2, Rock Springs, died on Friday, Dec. 17, 1999 at 7:45 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A lifetime resident of Sweetwater County, Hofeldt died following a sudden illness. He was born June 19, 1941 in Rock Springs, the son of Herman Russel and Mary Levkulich Hofeldt. Hofeldt attended schools in Green River. He married Katherine Kirby in Manila, Utah on Aug. 20, 1999. Hofeldt served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He was a heavy equipment operator. Hofeldt was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the F.O. Eagles Aerie No. 151. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, boating and camping. Hofeldt is survived by his mother, Mary Hofeldt of Green River; his wife, Katherine Hofeldt of Rock Springs; one son, Roby Hofeldt of New Mexico; one stepson, Rob Perry of Rock Springs; four daughters, Cherri Liberty and husband Mike of Green River, Debbie Swierczek and husband Clint of Laramie, Tammy Hofeldt and Ruben Reyes of Green River, and Annette Eychner and husband Dan of Green River; two stepdaughters, Katie Thayn and husband Gary of Wellington, Utah and Tammy Perry of Durango, Colo.; three sisters, Mary Ann Liska and husband George of Rock Springs, Christine Pope and husband Ronnie of Bountiful, Utah, and Betty Hawley of Spokane, Wash.; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Hofeldt, on July 3, 1971 and his father, Herman Hofeldt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1999 JENNIFER MARIE BENNETT Memorial services for Jennifer Marie Bennett were conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface St., Green River. The Rev. John Finster conducted the service. Miss Bennett, 17, of 305 Trail Drive, Green River, died on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a resident of Green River for 15 years and former resident of Caldwell, Idaho. She was born March 9, 1982, in Caldwell, the daughter of Wayne E and Becky Renae Brunmeier Bennett. Bennett attended schools in Green River She was a member of the Union Congregational Church. She is survived by parents, Wayne and Becky Bennett of Green River; two brothers, Justin and Jerrid Bennett of Green River; paternal grandparent, Joyce Bennett of Idaho; maternal grandparents, Roy and Shirley Brunmeier and Buster and LaVerna DeWitt, all of Idaho; two aunts; two uncles; and eight cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Clinton Bennett. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1999 BETTY ANN (ELIZABETH) MILOJEVICH IRWINDALE, Calif. -- Memorial services for Betty Ann (Elizabeth) Milojevich were conducted Dec. 22, 1999, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Irwindale, Calif. Interment was at the Veterans National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Mrs. Milojevich of West Covina, Calif., and formerly of Rock Springs, died Dec. 17, 1999. She was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Rock Springs. She married Louis Milojevich on July 18, 1944. They lived in Rock Springs and Stansbury and moved to California in 1952. They returned and lived in Rock Springs again for a brief period. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Graham of Pico Rivera, Calif.; two sisters, Shirley Morgando of Cheyenne and Mary Wynne of Tempe, Ariz.; stepmother, Mary J. Warinner of Pinedale; aunts and uncles, Etta and Orlo Clark, Rose and Guy Gatti, and Bill Dorrence, all of Rock Springs and three grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Milojevich, her son, James Milojevich, and her parents, Edna and Harry Warinner. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 1999 RICHARD ALLEN STEWART FORT BRIDGER - Graveside memorial services for Richard Allen Stewart were at the Fort Bridger Cemetery on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at 11 a.m. where the American Legion conducted military honors. Stewart, 71, died at the South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer on Dec. 16, 1999. He was born in Wichita, Kan , on March 22, 1928, the son of Glen and Irene (Whittle) Stewart. He married his wife, Alice on Sept 19, 1954, in Three Forks, Mont. Stewart spent his working life as a mechanic in the construction industry. He was a veteran of the Korean War, who served in the U.S. Army. His pursuits included camping and working with horses. Survivors include his wife, Alice Stewart of Mountain View; sons, Ken Stewart of Rock Springs, and Bill (Kelly) Stewart of Mountain View; daughter, Lisa Martinez of Rock Springs; five grandchildren; one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, James Stewart, and a daughter, Barbara Stewart. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1999 THELMA HELEN DELGADO Thelma Helen Delgado, 93, of 333 North Bridger Ave., Pinedale, died at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 at the Sublette Care Center in Pinedale. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs but moved to Pinedale in recent years to be near her daughter. She was born Aug. 20, 1906 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Peter and Hilda Johnson Davidson. She attended school sin Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1924. She married Chris Delgado in Green River on June 15, 1928. He preceded her in death in 1985. Her pursuits included reading and doing crochet work. She is survived by one daughter, Florence (Joe) Retel of Pinedale, and one son, Donald (Marge) Delgado, of East Moline, Ill.; one sister, Evelyn Steers of Grand Junction, Colo.; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris; one son, Kenneth Delgado; one grandson, Ronnie Potter; two sisters, Vera Garrison and Florence Davidson and one brother, Reicko Davidson. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1999 Joyce LaVonne Hennewinkel Dies Dec. 30 Joyce LaVonne Hennewinkel, 73, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center after a lengthy illness. She was a former resident of Rock Springs and Belle Fourche, S.D. She was born July 16, 1926 in Armour, S.D., the daughter of Ray and Isabelle Sparks and stepdaughter of Lyle Collins. She attended schools in Belle Fourche and graduated form the Belle Fourche High School in 1944. She married Michael J. Hennewinkel on July 4, 1949 in Belle Fourche and he preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1991 in Salt Lake City. She had been employed in many different jobs and retired in Sheridan in 1984, and moved to Rock Springs. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Her pursuits included camping and fishing with her family and working in her garden and yard. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra (Les) Schmidt of Rock Springs and two sons, Micahel (Helene) Hennewinkel of Newtown, Pa., and Larry (Ronda) Hennewinkel of Rock Springs; one brother, Bob (Karen) Collins and one sister, Bonnie (Eugene) Dexheimer, both of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Bryan and Wade Schmidt, Donna Gab and Elyse Hennewinkel; three great-grandchildren, Eric Jordan and Landon Gab and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael; her parents; and a nephew and godson, Justin David. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000 a the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, with the Rev. Jeanny House officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 12-8 p.m. and on Tuesday until time of services. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery at a later date. ---