Casper Star Tribune, Jan 3, 2003 Estes Eugene Stout Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Estes Eugene Stout, 60, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be Thursday afternoon until 8 p.m. and Friday morning until time of services. He died Dec. 29, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Born April 1, 1942, in Jackson, he was the son of Ralph and Leota (Goosic) Stout; was raised and educated in Farson; and graduated from Farson-Eden High School in 1960. He was a U.S. Army veteran. On May 23, 1964, he married Jackie McQuillan in Farson. A former resident of Eden Valley, he moved to Rock Springs in 1964. He was employed by Questar for 32 years and retired as the supervisor of fabrication in July 1998. His interests included spending time with his family and at their cabin, gambling, fishing, hunting, and stock-car racing. He was an avid Wyoming Cowboys fan and was instrumental in starting the Rock Springs High School Tiger Pride Boosters in the 1980s. Survivors include his wife of 38 years of Rock Springs; two sons and their wives, E. Dean Stout of Evanston and Brad Stout of Laramie; two daughters, Kerry Stout and Sunny Thomas and her husband, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Arlene Ingle of Lander and Ermalee Brown of Fernley, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 2003 SHIRLEY MARIE MACKRELL Following cremation, a memorial service for Shirley Marie Mackrell was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Funeral Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church conducted the services. Inurnment took place in Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Mackrell, 71, of 1011 Wilderness Trail, Green River, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 at the University of Utah. She had been a resident of Green River for 50 years and former resident of Salt Lake City for 21 years. She was born on March 13, 1931 in Green River, the daughter of the late Claude and Henrietta Katzmeyer Bingham. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. She married Archibald Mackrell in Green River and he preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1976. Her interests included painting, crocheting, ceramics and playing bingo. Survivors include three sons, Ronald James Albert and wife Robbie, Paul Mackrell and wife Cheryl and Archie Mackrell, all of Green River; two daughters, Connie Marie Pratt of West Valley, Utah, and Julie Ann Hays and husband Brian of Garland, Texas; one brother, Bob Bingham and wife Barbara of Green River; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Bingham of Pinedale; six grandchildren, Shelly Albert, Janeen Albert, D.J. Mechling, Lacey Mechling, Matthew Mechling, John Paul Mackrell; one niece, Cathy McCullough and husband Tom; one great-niece, Lindsey McCullough; and one great-nephew, Todd McCullough. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Clyde Bingham; and one sister, Claudetta Bingham. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 2003 ELMER J. MORRIS A mass of Christian burial for Elmer J. Morris was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clayton McKeachnie, Brent McKee, Scotty McKee, Jessy McKee, Chris Harris and Shawn Meacham. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Zampedri, Tony Knezovich, Ozzie Knezovich and John L. Nosich Jr. Morris, 85, of Rock Springs, died Dec. 25, 2006 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River after a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 30, 1917 in Lovilia, Iowa, the son of Steve and Anna Bugas Morris. Morris attended schools in Illinois and graduated from Benld High School in Benld, Ill., with the class of 1937. He married Josephine Knezovich in 1939 in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on June 20, 1976. Morris came to Wyoming from Illinois at the age of 18 and worked for his uncle in Wamsutter and later in the mines in Superior. He was also employed as a mechanic for Questar for many years until his retirement in 1979. His interests were hunting, fishing, baseball, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan and had the opportunity to practice baseball with Babe Ruth. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Elmer A. Morris of San Diego, Calif.; one daughter, Christine DeLambert and husband Burt of Vernal, Utah; two grandchildren, Carolyn Harris and husband Christopher of Eden and Irene Mecham and husband Shawn of Sandy, Utah; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Josephine; four brothers, Walter, Carl, Albert and Steve; and one sister, Christine Stanko. --- Green River Star, Jan 8, 2003 Margaret Johnson Margaret Johnson, 84, of 1325 Sage Street, Rock Springs passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4th at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past two years. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Cheyenne, she had been in ill health since February. She was born on September 11, 1918, in Bingham, Utah the daughter of the late Edward U. and Rose McIllvain Reese. She attended schools in Kemmerer, Wyo. She married William Zumbrennen and he preceded her in death and later married Gerald Johnson and he also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Her interests were her family, she loved spending time with them, she loved western music, gardening and she was a people person. Survivors include four sons John Zumbrennen and wife Joan of Green River, Jay Zumbrennen of Rock Springs, David Zumbrennen of Rawlins and Terry Zumbrennen and wife Lynn of Pinedale; one daughter Patricia Stinchcomb and husband Harold of Wheatland; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, both husbands, two brothers and six sisters. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. today at the LDS Stake Center 2055 Edgar Street, Rock Springs. Bishop Bruce Burton will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs Tuesday afternoon and evening until 8:00 p.m. and at the LDS Stake Center Wednesday morning until time of funeral services. Pallbearers: Bill Zumbrennen, Kevin Zumbrennen, Kenneth Stinchcomb, Francis Stinchcomb, Mike Zumbrennen, Robert Zumbrennen. Honorary Pallbearers: All of her seventeen grandchildren. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 9, 2003 Olga Lucille Gruber Mass of Christian Burial for former Wyoming resident Olga Lucille Gruber, 84, of Granite Bay, Calif., will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday afternoon until 8 p.m. and Saturday until time of services. She died Dec. 23, 2002, at Kaiser Hospital in Roseville, Calif., following a severe stroke. Born April 14, 1918, in Superior, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lodovica (Decaminada) Abram; and was raised and educated in Superior. She graduated from Superior High School in 1936. On Feb. 23, 1937, she married Anton Gruber at Our Lady of Sorrows. Her interests included reading, writing poetry, and spending time with her great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Rudy Gruber of Granite Bay; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four cousins; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Victor Abram, Bruno Abram and Rudolph Abram. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 16, 2003 Mary Frances Weimer Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Mary Frances Weimer, 91, will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at First Assembly of God Church in Rock Springs by Pastor Jesse Ybarra. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of her granddaughter, Jan Maestas, and husband, Marshal, 510 Walnut St., Rock Springs. She died Jan. 11, 2003, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she resided for the last four years. Born Jan. 19, 1911, in Dorena, Mo., she was the daughter of Harry and Louise (Lent) Lambert; and was raised and educated in Dorena. On Feb. 18, 1928, she married Joseph Weimer in Jonesboro, Ark. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1961, after 33 years of marriage. She had been employed by the Rock Springs Laundry as a wool finisher, retiring after 20 years; and then worked at Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center for seven years. An active member of First Assembly of God, she was a member and past president of the F.O. Eagles Auxiliary; and an active member of the Sweetwater County Democratic Party for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and walking; and loved music and bingo. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Joan Weimer of Rock Springs; two granddaughters; two grandsons; brother, Harry Lambert, and his wife of Webster Grove, Mo.; sister, Martha Camp of Kirkwood, Mo.; eight great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Charles Weimer Sr.; a daughter, Mary Lou (Weimer) Moore; a sister, Mildred Lambert; and a brother, Ollie R. Lambert. Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs is in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 2003 STAMATA CURTIS Funeral services for Stamata Curtis were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. The Very Reverend Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 20023 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Scott Pappas, Nicholas Leventis, Chris Leventis, Perry Apostle and Pete Kanavos. Honorary pallbearers were Tony Varrs, George Varras, Harold Walker, Bela Birmingham, Aristeides Kalivas, George Nomis and Tom Nomis. Mrs. Curtis, 95, of 281 E. Second N., Green River, died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. She came from Greece in 1930 and had been a resident of Green River for 73 years. Mrs. Curtis has been in ill health since Dec. 28, 2002. She was born on March 29, 1907 in Vlaherna, Greece, the daughter of the late Panayioti and Elene Papahronis Drakopoulos. Mrs. Curtis attended schools in Greece. She married Peter T. Curtis in Vlaherna, Greece on May 11, 1930 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1967. Mrs. Curtis was employed for seven years by the Union Pacific Railroad. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Her interests included spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; cooking and crocheting. Survivors include two daughters, Sophie Pappas and husband Harry of Green River, and Teddy Dolas and husband John of Long Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren, Vaslie Leventis and husband Chris of Green River, Scott Pappas and wife Olympia of Denver, Rosie Apostle and husband Perry of Long Beach, Peter Dolas of Long Beach, Vasso Conley and husband Gary of Los Alamitos, Calif., and Stamatia Kanovos and husband Pete of Huntington Beach, Calif.; nine great-grandchildren, Christopher and Nicholas Leventis of Green River, Andrew and Sofia Pappas of Denver, Anthony Apostle of Long Beach, Johnny, Alexandra and Athena Conley of Los Alamitos, and Nitsa Kanavos of Huntington Beach; several nieces and nephews, including Tessie and George Varras and family of Rock Springs, Sophie and Tom Milnas and family of Minneapolis, Elaine and Chris Drakos of Ventura, Calif.; and many more who reside in Greece. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, James; one daughter, Diafne; five brothers, George, Dimitrios, Apostole, Anastasi and Vasili; and one sister, Chrisoula. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 2003 FRANCIS “FRANK” LANGTON GREGORY Funeral services for Francis “Frank” Langton Gregory were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2002 at the First Ward Chapel in Green River. Bishop Greg O’Neil conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wade Gregory, Shawn Gregory, Sergio Munoz, Billy Stewart, James Young and Kip Rollins. Honorary pallbearers were Ernie Blunk, Jim Carpenter, Robert Berg, Pat Anderson, Travis Gregory, Rusty Gregory, Chet Gregory, Kolby Rollins, Corey Gregory and Tanner Fern. Gregory, 93, of 425 N. Eighth W., Green River, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Lonetree, Gregory died following a brief illness. He was born on March 2, 1909 in Salt Lake City, the son of the late Herbert Joshua and Susan Lavina Easton Gregory. Gregory attended schools in Salt Lake City and was a graduate of the West High School with the class of 1928. He married Veloy C. Terry in Salt Lake City on Oct. 16, 1931 and their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple. She preceded him in death on June 17, 1994. Gregory was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 32 years and retired as a carman in 1974. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Union Pacific Old Timers. Survivors include one son, Ted Gregory and wife Ruth Ann of Green River; one daughter, Maxine Gosar and husband John of Green River; one brother, Jim Gregory and wife Lela of Lonetree; 13 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son and daughter-in-law, Alma and Bonnie Gregory; one brother, Alma Gregory; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Pearl and Claude Bullock and Annie and John Carlile. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 2003 LUCILLE MADELINE JORDAN Funeral services for Lucille Madeline Jordan were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Heneage, David Corhn, Layton Seymour, Daniel Jordan, Richard Dunbar and Dewey Corhn. Honorary pallbearer was John Taucher. Mrs. Jordan, 66, of 211 Hancock St., Rock Springs, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a short illness. She was born Feb. 22, 1934 in Mulberry, Kan., the daughter of Charles and Charlotte Kirk McElfish. She graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1953. She married Paul Schmidt in California in 1955. He preceded her in death. She then married Ivery Jordan in 1971, in Rock Springs. He also preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Jordan was a homemaker and her interests included baseball, softball and hunting. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Jordan and Matthew Jordan, both of Rock Springs; four daughters, Miriam Corhn and husband David of Rock Springs, Esther Jordan of Tacoma, Wash., Ruth Seymour and husband Layton of Rock Springs, and Naomi Heneage and husband David of Rock Springs; six brothers, Harold McElfish, Henry McElfish of Rock Springs, George McElfish of Glens Ferry, Idaho, Mickey McElfish of Salt Lake City, Rudy McElfish of Grand Prairie, Texas, and joseph McElfish; two sisters, Laureen Tippetts and husband Jim of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Emma Watson of Tacoma, Wash.; grandchildren, Richard Dunbar, John Jones and Zephanie Jones, Rashad, Racquel, Andrew, Melody, Nicole, Brandon, Gabriel, Jerome, Joshua and Shawntell Jordan; numerous nieces and nephews; and her best friend, John Taucher of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her husbands; parents; twin brothers; and one brother, Ernie McElfish. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 2003 DAVID J. POOL ROY, Utah—Funeral services for David J. Pool were Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at noon at Washington Heights Baptist Church in Ogden, Utah, with the Rev. Les Magee officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pool, 59, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003. He was born May 28, 1943 in Superior, the son of James and Alta Pool. He graduated from Rock Springs High School. He married Patricia A. Link in Cheyenne on Aug. 1, 1965. They were married for 37 years and had two daughters. Pool’s interests included being with family, especially his grandchildren; camping and vacationing with the family. Pool worked as a machinist at Hill Air Force Base for 34 years. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Deborah and John Fox and Kristin and Mark Greenamyer; his mother-in-law, Eva May Davis; and four grandchildren, Aubree, Jordan, Mikaela and Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; James and Alta Pool; and grandparents, David and Stephana Gathercole. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 2003 ROBERT G. RYAN JR. Funeral services for Robert G. Ryan Jr. were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard Carlson conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Ryan, 19, of 176 W. Main in Eden, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He was a resident of Eden for the past one year and former resident of Green River. He was born on May 2, 1983, in Rock Springs, the son of Robert Glenn and Bridget Lee Covey Ryan. Ryan attended schools in Green River. He was employed as a construction worker. Ryan was a member of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church. His interests included spending time with his family, boxing, girls, cars, music and video games. Survivors include his father, Robert G. Ryan of Jamestown; his mother, Bridget Ryan of Denver; one brother, Shawn Edward Ryan of Denver; one sister, Mandy Lee Ryan of Farson; paternal grandparents, Jack and Faye Ryan of Eden; maternal grandparents, James and Darlene Taylor of Farson; and one niece, Kimberley Geer of Farson. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Lori Mines. --- Green River Star, Jan 22, 2003 Laurene Shedden Laurene Shedden, 95 of Provo, Utah, formerly of Rock Springs, died Jan. 18 at Country View Manor Rest Home. She was born March 3, 1907, in Sidney, Neb., the daughter of Thomas E. and Laura Irene Burns Patten. She married Donald Walter Shedden in 1924. He preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Eva Shedden of Murray, Utah and Wesley and Diane Shedden of Springville, Utah; 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two daughters; Lavina Mae Childers and Miriam Irene Code; one son, Lawrence "Larry" Shedden; six brothers, three sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs on Friday at 10 a.m. There will be a viewing at Vase Funeral Home Thursday from noon until 8 p.m. and on Friday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 23, 2003 James “Jimmy” Bryan Ditton Funeral services for Rock Springs resident James "Jimmy" Bryan Ditton, 32, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Wake services will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, Jan. 23. He died Jan. 18, 2003, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, of injuries sustained in an automobile-pedestrian accident Jan. 17 in Rock Springs. Born Nov. 19, 1970, in Rock Springs, he was the son of James Edmund and Rosemarie (Tomich) Ditton; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1989. On June 18, 1993, he married Jana Lynn Sloan in Rock Springs. He attended McCure Marine Technical School in Denver for two years and had been employed as a truck driver for Sweetwater County; and as a marine technician for George's Marine and White's Marine in Rock Springs for three years. At the time of his death, he worked in the Rock Springs water department. His interests included spending time with his children; coaching Little League; hunting; snowmobiling; racing moto-cross; demolition derbies; camping; playing softball; working on cars and trucks; and volunteering in the community. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Jason Bryan Ditton, 11, and Jordan Kyle Ditton, 9, parents and in-laws, all of Rock Springs; three sisters-in-law; five aunts; an uncle; a great-aunt; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Andrew and Effie Tomich and James and Jeanette Ditton; two uncles; and a brother-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 2003 ARTHUR BOYD ERICKSON Funeral services for Arthur Boyd Erickson were at noon Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2002 at the Green River LDS 5th Ward Chapel in Green River. Bishop Rex J. Lowell officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Erickson, 52, of 1600 Massachusetts Court, Green River, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, in Salt Lake City after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 26, 1950 in Standardville, Utah, the son of Arthur Leif and Rene Anderson Erickson. He married Madeline Marie Usher on Oct. 9, 1970, in Savannah, Ga. Erickson attended schools in Helper and Price, Utah, and graduated from Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale, Colo., with the class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968-78 with one year in Vietnam. He had been employed by Mid Continent in Carbondale, Powder Horn Coal (Roadside Mining) in Grand Junction, Colo., Unical in Parachute, Colo., TIC Construction and Solvay Minerals in Rock Springs. His interests were hunting, fishing and fixing things. He was an avid Broncos fan. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Madeline of Green River; his parents, Arthur and Renee Erickson of Emery, Utah; one son, Chris Erickson and wife Cara of Green River; one daughter, Donna Pleasant and husband Tye of Azle, Texas; one brother, David Wayne Erickson and wife Katherine of Rosemead, Calif.; three sisters, Linda Rae Ostberg and husband Mike of New Castle, Colo., Peggy Lynn Isaac and husband Richard of Aberdeen, Md., and Teresa Kay Keiffer and husband Mark of Olney, Ill.; grandmother, Florence Anderson of Ferron, Utah; three grandchildren, Tyson Eric, Arthur Chase, and Kelsey Claudia Page Erickson; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; one uncle and one aunt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 2003 MERLE LORAINE HERMANSEN Funeral services for Merle Loraine Hermansen were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. The Rev. Lisa Hart conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Hermansen, 78, of 700 Crossbow No. 215, Green River, died on Jan. 15, 2003, at her home. A lifelong Green River resident, Mrs. Hermansen died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Sept. 12, 1924 in Burnt Fork, the daughter of the late Fredrick William and Emily Vaughn Stoll. Mrs. Hermansen attended schools in Burnt Fork and Green River, and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1942. She married Harold Hermansen on Sept. 25, 1947, in Green River, and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1980. Mrs. Hermansen was a member of the Union Congregational Church. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include one son, Thomas Hermansen and wife Susie of Green River; two daughters, Debbie Braithwaite and husband Dennis and Connie Eleshiuk and husband Steve, all of Green River; one brother, Donald Stoll of Burnt Fork; four sisters, Elsie Lee of Green River, Jennie Cooper of Cleveland, Ohio, Phyllis Braden of Ogden, Utah, and Jackie Merchant of Green River; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 2003 GABRIEL JOHN NAY Funeral services for Gabriel John Nay were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee officiated. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery. Gabriel John Nay, 5-day-old infant son of Amanda Nay, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, due to complications from prematurity. He was born Jan. 10, 2003 in Rock Springs, to Amanda Sue Hewitt Nay. Survivors include his mother, Amanda of Green River; foster father, Calvin John Page of Green River; one brother, Tristin Nay of Green River; grandparents, Diane and Buz Smith of Green River; grandfather, David Hewitt of California; one aunt; four uncles; and one cousin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 2003 LOUISA EDENA KATHLEEN SUFTKO GLENDALE, Ariz.—Louisa Edena Kathleen Suftko, 94, died Jan. 21, 2003, in Glendale, Ariz. She was born in Chicago on March 10, 1909. She was married to Stanley Suftko in 1932 in Chicago. Survivors include one son, William Suftko and wife Jo of Rock Springs; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanly and several children. --- Green River Star, Jan 29, 2003 Trenton Faigl Trenton Cory Faigl, Rock Springs, infant son of Joseph and Nicole Lemon Faigl, passed away on Jan. 23, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs, one brother, Brady J. Faigl of Boise, Idaho; paternal grandparents, Joe and Dian Faigl of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Joni DePaola of Rock Springs; maternal great grandparents, Connie and Arnie Vandenberg of Green River and Mary Faigl of Rock Springs; four uncles, John Mullen, TJ Tingley, Jason Faigl, and Steven Lemon; two aunts, Steph Mullen and Bre Lemon; two cousins, Tyler and Cody Mullen. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harvey Faigl and maternal great-great-grandmother, Ferl Smith. Graveside services and interment were conducted at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Father Camillus Ellspermann officiated. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 29, 2003 Michael Shelton Lipari Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Michael Shelton Lipari, 54, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. Camillus Ellspermann. Military graveside services will be accorded in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. He died Jan. 26, 2003, at his home, following five months of ill health. Born Dec. 27, 1948, in Salt Lake City, he was the son of Salvadore Carl and Edith Muriel (Berry) Lipari; attended schools in Salt Lake City; Rock Springs; Hays, Kan.; and California. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War era, he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He had formerly lived in Roy, Utah, and had lived in Rock Springs for the last 34 years. He was a power house operator for FMC Corp. for 30 years. On Oct. 10, 2002, he married Judy Ann Gross in Rock Springs. His interests included hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church; member and commander of the Disabled American Veterans; captain in the Civil Defense Authority; and member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; father of Layton, Utah; daughter, Stacy Ann Trad of Grand Lake, Colo.; brother, James A. Lipari, and his wife of Rock Springs; a granddaughter; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents. --- Caper Star Tribune, Jan 30, 2003 Bruce Logan Clark A memorial service will be held at a later date for former Rock Springs resident Bruce Logan Clark, 49, of Ogden, Utah, who died Jan. 28, 2003, at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden. Cremation will have taken place. Born April 11, 1953, in Rock Springs, he was the son of Gene Lamore and Marles Ann (Sellers) Clark; and was raised and educated in Rock Springs. He had been a laborer for Brad Reagan Tire Co. for several years and lived in Ogden for the last 10 years. Survivors include his father and son, Jeremy Clark, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Kenneth Clark of Rock Springs and Roger Clark of Tucson, Ariz.; two stepbrothers, Dewey Corhn of Rock Springs and Barry Corhn of Green River; stepsister, Peggy Lund of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 1, 2003 Emma Stetich Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Emma Stetich, 88, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon until 8 p.m. and Monday morning until time of services. She died Jan. 29, 2003, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. Born Jan. 29, 1915, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of John and Columba Zueck; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1934. She was a secretary for Zueck Transportation Co. for 58 years, retiring in 1991. On Jan. 12, 1946, she married Joe Stetich in Rock Springs. She cared for him during his years of illness before his death in 1994, after 48 years of marriage. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Jennie Zueck; five nephews; a niece; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Emil Zueck; a sister, Josephine Secrist; and a nephew. The family would appreciate memorials to Holy Spirit Catholic Community Building Fund, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 2003 KADEN JOSEPH FLORES Graveside services and interment for Kaden Joseph Flores were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Camillus Ellspermann officiated. Kaden Joseph Flores, infant son of Chris Flores and Melissa Wiggen, of 1925 Sunset Drive, Rock Springs, died on Jan. 26, 2003 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Payton Flores and Bryce Nicholas Flores, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Shelby of ST. Louis, Mo.; paternal grandparents, Ernie and Sharon Flores of Rock Springs; maternal great-grandfather, Richard Bergandi of Oroville, Calif.; paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Moneyhun of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmothers, Margaret Bergandi and Donna Bergandi. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 2003 MATTHEW CHAD “CHADDY” MARSE Funeral services for Matthew Chad “Chaddy” Marse were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003 at the Green River LDS 1st Ward, in Green River. Interment took place at Riverview Cemetery. Matthew Chad “Chaddy” Marse, 3, Green River, died Jan. 24, 2003 of injuries sustained in an auto accident near Rock Springs. He was born March 4, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nev., the son of Michael and Sara Smith Marse. His interests were playing with dinosaurs, Legos, cars, playing Spiderman and Buzz Lightyear, and doing everything his big brother did. His family belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Sara Smith Marse; two brothers, Skylar, 5, and Zachary Marse, 4 months; maternal grandparents, Julius and Darleen Smith of Green River; paternal grandparents, Linda and Jack Marse of Las Vegas; uncles, Brian Smith of Marbleton, Brett and Bev Smith of Fruitland, Idaho, and David and Evelyn Marse of Riverton, Utah; aunts, Sarah Marse of West Valley, Utah, Jackie Marse of Las Vegas, Shelley and Mike Hamel of Green River, Sharon and Andy Trumble of Green River, and Suzanne and Rick Fox of Green River. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 2003 SARA FRANCES HARRIS OLSON MANILA, Utah—Funeral services for Sara Frances Harris Olson were conducted Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 in Manila at the LDS Chapel at noon. Burial was in the Manila Cemetery. Mrs. Olson, 99, of Manila, Utah, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at the home of her daughter in Roosevelt, Utah. She was born Feb. 22, 1903 in Cumberland, Lincoln County, to Samuel and Elizabeth Morris Harris. The family moved to Evanston where she grew up and met her husband, J. Kent Olson. They were married June 4, 1927 in Coalville, Utah. They were sealed Sept. 7, 1928 in the temple in Salt Lake City. After living in Evanston a short time, they moved to Manila, where she and her husband raised their children on the Circle Bar Ranch. Mrs. Olson was a seamstress, homemaker and mother and wife. Her interests included gardening and reading. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having many positions of service including Relief Society president and lesson leader as well as various primary and Sunday School callings. Survivors include children, Margaret and Owen B. Williams, Ruth and Loren R> Anderson, Fred and Darlene Olson, Leta and Joe Wahlquist, Jim Olson, Roger and Karen Olson, George and Sharen Olson and Gilbert and Becky Olson; one sister, Ruth Nye; 64 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; nine brothers and sisters; and three grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 2003 SOPHIA PAPPAS Funeral services for Sophia Papaps were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. The Very Reverend Lukas Kotzakis officiated. Graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Nicholas Leventis, Christopher Leventis, Perry Apostle, Anthony Apostle, Pete Kanavos and Anstides Calivas. Honorary pallbearers were George Varras, Tony Varras, Bela Birmingham, Robert Lammie, Pete Kalivas, Harold Walker, Efklidis Tzimapitis, George Tzimapitis, Gibby Lucero, Robert Fischer, Arthur Kalivas, Dale Swan and all of her many friends. Mrs. Pappas, 69, of 281 E. Second N., Green River, died Jan. 26, 2003 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient since Jan. 23, 2003. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Pappas died following a brief illness. She was born on July 6, 1933 in Green River, the daughter of the late Peter C. and Stamata Drakopoules Curtis. Mrs. Pappas attended schools in Green River. She married Harry Pappas on July 15, 1950 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Pappas was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Her interests included spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Harry of Green River; one daughter, Vaslie Leventis and husband Chris of Green River; one son, Scott Pappas and wife Olympia of Denver; four grandchildren, Christopher and Nicholas LEventis of Green River, Andrwe and Sofia Pappas of Denver; one sister, Teddy Dolas and husband John of Long Beach, Calif.; four nieces and nephews, Rosie Apostle and husband Perry of Long Beach, Peter Dolas of Long Beach, Vasso Conley and husband Cary of Los Alamitos, Calif., Stamatia Kanavos and husband Pete of Huntington Beach, Calif.; great-nieces and nephews, Anthony Apostle of Long Beach, Johnny Alexandra and Athena Conley of Los Alamitos, Calif., and Nitsa Kanavos of Huntington Beach, Calif.; several cousins, including Tessie and George Varras and family of Rock Springs, Sophie and Tom Mihas and family of Minneapolis, Elaine and Chris Drakes of Ventura, Calif., and many more who reside in Greece. --- Green River Star, Feb 5, 2003 Mark Doak Mark Joseph Doak, 38, Rock Springs, passed away on Thursday. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born on Oct. 10, 1964, in Rock Springs, the son of John R. and Lucille Demas Doak. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1983. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was employed in maintenance for the K and J Mobile Home Sales. His interests included fishing, cooking and bingo. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include his mother Lucy Doak of Rock Springs; four brothers, James Doak and wife Christina of Sandy, Utah, Mike Doak and wife Charlotte of Rock Springs, Jon "KC" Doak and wife Trudy of Green River, and Chris Doak of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Rose Doak of Rock Springs and his maternal grandmother, Arlene Pecolar of Provo, Utah; three nieces, Catherine Doak of Sandy, Jessica Doak and Samantha Doak of Green River; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, maternal and paternal grandfathers and one uncle, Jim Doak. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. this morning at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave. Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Military graveside services and interment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A Parish Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. yesterday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 2003 BEATRICE M. McLEAN OGDEN, Utah—A mass of Christian burial for Beatrice M. Lorenzon McClean was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Mrs. McLean, 83, of Ogden, Utah, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 9, 1919 in Superior, the daughter of Joseph and Jennie Goodman Lorenzon. Mrs. McLean attended schools in Superior, and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1937. She married Murdock M. McLean on Dec. 24, 1937. They had 63 years together and two daughters. In 1955 they moved the family to Rock Springs. They lived there until 1996, when they moved to Roy, Utah, to be close to their children. She was employed with Safeway Company for a number of years, and as a manager for the A&W Drive In Restaurant. She was a member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her interests included bowling, crocheting, cross-stich, gardening, fishing and traveling, especially to Wendover, Nev. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia J. McLean of Murray, Utah, and Teresa M. Ramsey and husband Robert of Hooper, Utah; one sister, Alice Balog; two brothers, Rondo R. Lorenzon and Ray Lorenzon and wife Thelma, all of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Mark Ramsay and wife Kim of West Haven, Utah, and Michelle Pilarczyk and husband Rick of Hooper; six great-grandchildren, Brianna and Mykel Ramsey, John Tennille, Bobby and Laci Pilarczyk of Hooper; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 2003 DR. LINDSEY LEE REINHART ARVADA, Colo.—Memorial services for Dr. Lindsey Lee Reinhart were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs with the Rev. Sue Pierce officiating. Dr. Reinhart, 25, of Arvada, Colo., died Jan. 31, 2003, at her home. She was born June 3, 1977 in Rock Springs, the daughter of William Keith and Louise Kalassinsky Reinhart. Reinhart attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1995. She also attended the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacies, graduating in 2003 with a Ph.D. Reinhart was employed as a pharmacist for Safeway Pharmacy in Broomfield, Colo. Her interests were snowboarding, the outdoors, biking, running, back packing and athletics, especially soccer, basketball and volleyball. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a volunteer for the Denver Rescue Mission. Survivors include her parents, Bill and Louise Reinhart of Rock Springs; two sister, Kim Kozola and husband Stuart of Manchester, Conn., and Kelly Lynn Reinhart of Bismark, N.D.; aunts and uncles, Shiela and Robert Zotti of Rock Springs, Peggy and Dick Pattrson of Hoodsport, Wash., Patti and Thayne Green of Layton, Utah, Dr. Cherie and Dr. Art Rivard of Danville, Ky., Cari and Dr. John Killefer of Mahomet, Ill., Charles B. and Ann Reinhart of Rock Springs, grandmother, Jessie Dale Reinhart of Rock Springs; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by grandfather, Charles Clark Reinhart and grandparents, Charles and Irene Kalassinsky. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 2003 LUCIO C. ROSAS ST. GEORGE, Utah—Memorial services for Lucio C. Rosas were conducted Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Rosas, 84, died Jan. 28, 2003 at 2:30 a.m. at Red Cliffs Regional Rehabilitation and Convalescent Center, St. George, Utah. He was born Sept. 24, 1918 in Mexico City, Mexico to Manuel and Aurelia Rosas de Cortez. He married Elvira Leal on Dec. 12, 1942, in Houston, Texas. She preceded him in death Jan. 28, 2002 at 3:05 a.m. They came from the Texas area to Oak Creek, Colo., and three children were born to them, Jerry, Rosanne and Marie. Rosas worked in the mines in Wyoming and Colorado, then they moved to Reliance, and three sons, Jim, Ruben and John were born. The family moved to Carter, Frontier and later to Diamondville, where the children grew up. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America, SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, and the Eagles. His interests included the ocean, cutting wood, rock collecting, woodworking, collecting fossils and clocks, gardening, listening to good Mexican music and especially visiting his children even if it was just for a moment. Rosas and his wife resided in Rock Springs until the passing of Elvira. At that time he was unable to care for himself and he was moved to St. George, where his daughters, Marie and Rosanne cared for him. He is survived by two daughters, Rosanne and George Searle of Vernal, Utah and Marie and Paul Harker of St. George; four sons, Gerald and Sue Rosas of Quincy, Mass, James Michael Rosas of Centerville, Utah, Ruben and Kathy Rosas of Diamondville, and John and Kathleen Rosas of Diamondville; one brother, Rufino Rosas; sisters, all from Mexico City; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, all from Mexico. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; grandson, Jesse Rosas; son-in-law, Art Mondragon; one brother; and one sister. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Feb 13, 2003 Paul Edward Robinson GREEN RIVER - Memorial services for Green River resident Paul Edward Robinson, 62, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River by the Rev. Richard Calber. Cremation will have taken place. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. He died Feb. 9, 2003, at his home, following an illness of one year. Born April 13, 1940, in Casper, he was the son of Henry Smith and Mary Jayne (Bates) Robinson; was raised and educated in Green River; and graduated from Green River High School in 1959. On June 9, 1962, he married Willa Ferne' Lind in Mountain View. He was a concrete inspector for the Bureau of Reclamation on the Fontenelle Dam; a chemical analyst at FMC; and a service man at Adams Sales Inc., retiring in 2002. A member of the National Rifle Association, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and nature. Survivors include his wife of 40 years of Green River; three sons, Henry and his wife of Green River, Courtney of Mesa, Ariz., and Clark and his wife of Rock Springs; sister, Louise Tripp of Granger; brother, William "Buzz" Robinson of Kinnear; six grandsons; and a granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family would appreciate memorials to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 900 Thompson St., Suite D, Rock Springs 82901; or Respite Care of Sweetwater County, 731 C St., Rock Springs. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 19, 2003 Martha Ann Castiliano Memorial services will be held at a later date in Rock Springs for former Rock Springs resident Martha Ann Castiliano, 60, of Hawthorne, Calif. Cremation has taken place in California. She died Feb. 14, 2003, at Centinela Hospital in Inglewood, Calif. Born Dec. 24, 1942, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of Joseph and Ann (Uzelac) Castiliano; attended Lincoln Elementary and Our Lady of Sorrow parochial schools in Rock Springs; and St. Joseph's in Hawthorne. She graduated from St. Michael's High School in Los Angeles in 1958. She was self-employed. Survivors include her mother of Hawthorne; sister, Mary Kay Castiliano of Rock Springs; four cousins; and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents, and several aunts and uncles. --- Green River Star, Feb 26, 2003 Herschel Durnil Herschel O. Durnil, 82, Rock Springs, passed away Monday at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 18, 1920, in Higbee, Mo., the son of the late Asa and Tabitha Kirby Durnil. He attended schools in Higbee and Superior and married Elizabeth Grosso in Rock Springs in 1943. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was employed as a machinist at FMC Corporation until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Young at Heart Senior Center and the Veteran's of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerome and Janice Durnil of Yakima, Wash.; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Gary Ratti of Rock Springs; one sister Lena Clemens of Marshall, Mo.; two grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Norman Durnil and one sister, Beulah Caldwell. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel tomorrow until 8 p.m. and again Friday morning until time of services. The family will be receiving guests at the home of Brenda and Gary Ratti, 518 Lewis Street in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 2003 EDWIN R. DECORA MARRERO, La.—Funeral services for Edwin R. Decora were on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero, La. Decora, 73, of Marrero, La., died Feb. 14, 2003 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero. A native of Rock Springs, he graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1947. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He married Doris Brooks on Dec. 25, 1949, at the church. He worked for Halliburton Energy Services in Rock Springs and overseas on off-shore drilling rigs before he retired. Decora and his wife, Doris, lived in Eufaula, Okla., for 17 years before moving to Gretana, La. in December 22002 to be with his daughter, Joann Rand and family because of failing health. His interests were being with people, camping with friends and family in the Gros Ventre, reading and cookbooks. He is survived by his children, Ed R. Decora Jr. of Laramie and Joann Decora Rand of Gretana, La.; grandchildren, Jason Decora and Keli Decora of Laramie and Graeme Rand of Gretana; brother, Dr. Andrew Decora of Laramie; aunts, Bobbie Ceretto of Rock Springs and Jean Ceretto of Colorado; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Brooks Decora; infant daughter, Diana; parents, Andrew Decora and Catherine Ceretta Decora; paternal and maternal grandparents; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services for Decora will be conducted in Rock Springs at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 2003 GORDON A. MILLER LAS VEGAS—Gordon A. Miller, 54, died Feb. 23, 2003, at his home in Henderson, Nev. Miller was born April 6, 1948 in Wyoming. He had been a resident of Henderson for six weeks, moving from Ely, Nev. He was employed as a janitor. He is survived by his mother, Norma Miller of Longview, Texas; daughter, Becky Miller of Carson City, Nev.; and sister, JaNell Sanchez of Henderson. The family will conduct private services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 2003 PHYLLIS AFTON THOMAS Funeral services for Phyllis Afton Thomas were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Interment took place in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Thomas, 82, of Reliance, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River after a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 1, 1920 in Logan, Utah, the daughter of Richard Moroni and Ada Bolletta Christensen Almond. She married William L. Thomas Sr. on Aug. 16, 1938 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1977. Mrs. Thomas attended schools in Downey, Idaho, and graduated from the Downey High School with the class of 1938. She lived in Winton, Stansbury and then Reliance for the past 48 years. She had worked as an aide at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County and was deputy county assessor for Sweetwater County for a period of time. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Her interests were quilting, gardening and homemaking. Survivors include one son, David L. Thomas and wife Pat of Rock Springs; two daughters, Carolyn Shassetz and husband Art of Rock Springs and Debra Michelle Eden and husband Pat of Vernal, Utah; one daughter-in-law, Kay Thomas of Ogden, Utah; two sisters, Karen Karter of Orem, Utah, and Gayle Kendall of Logan; 16 grandchildren, Steve Shassetz, Raydon Butler, Mark Shassetz, Desiree Hill, Jackie Cole, Paula Lindsey, William E. Thomas and Bryce, Brenden, Brook, Briston, Brylan, Aspen and Amberle Eden; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, William I. Thomas Jr.; four sisters and three brothers. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 7, 2003 Joseph Legerski Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Joseph Legerski, 69, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. Tom Sheridan. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, March 7. Visitation will be this afternoon until 4 p.m. in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs and at the church from 5 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday until time of services. He died March 5, 2003, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Born March 10, 1933, in Superior, he was the son of Michael Frank and Anna (Roman) Legerski; was raised and educated in Superior; and graduated from Superior High School in 1951. On Dec. 22, 1955, he married Edith "Bonnie" Lucas. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, he was the office manager and bookkeeper for D.D. Converters. He was a member of SCM Church. Survivors include his wife of 47 years of Rock Springs; four sons and their wives, Joseph Legerski Jr. of Salt Lake City and Bob Legerski, Bill Legerski and Tony Legerski, all of Rock Springs; two brothers and their wives, Andy Legerski and John Legerski, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Josephine Ahlstrom of Sheridan and Anne Walker and her husband of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Michael; and a sister, Julie Legerski. The family would appreciate memorials to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St., Suite D, Rock Springs 82901; Holy Spirit Catholic Community, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs 82902; or Cowboys Against Cancer, P.O. Box 103, Green River 82935. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 2003 JIMMY JERRY “J.J.” BRYAN Funeral services for Jimmy Jerry “J.J.” Bryan were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Bryan, 68, of 343 Gale St. No. 4, Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003, in Douglas. A resident of Rock Springs since 1959 and former resident of Rawlins, Bryan died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Jan. 15, 1935 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of the late Lynn Charles and Leona Mae Compton Bryan. Bryan attended schools in Rock Springs and Rawlins and graduated with the class of 1954. He was employed as an oiler for Stauffer Chemical. Bryan was a member of the Episcopal Church and the American Legion. Survivors include two daughters, Jamie Lynne Underwood and boyfriend Clifford Rowland of Douglas, and Kimberly Dawn Bryan and boyfriend Dean Hunt of Reliance; one brother, Deno Allison of Omaha, Neb.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 2003 ELLEN ELVIRA WALL GRAS Funeral services for Ellen Elvira Wall Gras were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2003 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Ed Mendenhall conducted the services. The Order of the Eastern Star also conducted a service. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Gras, 87, of 719 Muir Ave., Rock Springs, died on March 1, 2003 in Fort Collins, Colo. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident f Superior, and had lived in Littleton, Colo. and Fort Collins, Colo. since February of 2002. Mrs. Gras was born in Superior on April 9, 1915, the daughter of the late Fred and Lena Johnson Wall. She married Chris Bunning Gras in Las Vegas, on April 21, 1941. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1992. Mrs. Gras attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School in 1934. She attended the nurse's training program at the old Sweetwater Memorial Hospital, but the school closed prior to her completing the program. Mrs. Gras worked as a nurse's aid at the hospital and then at Sage View Nursing Home when it opened. She also taught sewing lessons at the Singer Sewing Machine Company. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and had served as a Past Matron. Survivors include one sister, Agnes Odekirk of Ogden, Utah; three daughters, Karen Jean Cecchinelli and husband Peter of Fort Collins, Janice Marie Hewitt and husband Stewart of Littleton and Diane Lorraine Ibbott and husband Geoffrey of Pearland, Texas; four grandchildren, Lisa Cecchinelli, Laura Barnes, Wade Cecchinelli and Kristen Hurty; four great-grandchildren, Devon Cecchinelli, Trevor Cecchinelli, Kelsey Barnes, and Joshua Cecchinelli; and 14 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Herbert, Edwin, Carl and Rodger; and two sisters, Wilma Morrow and Edna Odekick. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 2003 ELICEO “LEO” NUNEZ A mass of Christian burial for Elicio “Leo” Nunez was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. A rosary was recited at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at the church. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Nunez, 72, of 475 Yellow Creek Road, Evanston, died on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston where he had been a resident since 1989. He was born on May 9, 1930 in Green River, the son of the late Santos L. and Porfiria Macias Nunez. Nunez was a Roman Catholic. Survivors include one brother, Ernesto Nunez and wife Mary of Ogden, Utah; two sisters, Marina Sparks and husband Jay of Montpelier, Idaho and Alicia Nunez of Lander; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Elvira Nunez and Lucy Nunez; and one brother, Manuel Nunez. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 11, 2003 Roger Duane Saffell Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Roger Duane Saffell, 60, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services will be accorded in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be this afternoon, March 11, until 8 p.m. and Wednesday morning until time of services. He died March 7, 2003, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Born March 21, 1942, in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the son of Bernard and Maria M. (Boulet) Saffell; and was raised and educated in Barnesville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. On Oct. 16, 1983, he married Melva McFadden Taylor in Elko, Nev. He had lived in Rock Springs for the last 17 years and was a member of American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. He enjoyed playing guitar and listening to country music. Survivors include his wife of 19 years of Rock Springs; two daughters, LaWanda Fernandez and Melinda Taylor, both of Rock Springs; brother, Dennis Wayne Saffell of Washington, Pa.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. --- Green River Star, Mar 12, 2003 Annette Dahl Annette Louise Dahl, 46, Rock Springs, died Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. She was born Nov. 14, 1956, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., the daughter of William and Georgia Blanch Simmons Vrooman. She served in the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Wyoming Air Guard and retired with 20 years military service She married Robert Dahl on April 2, 1999, in Rawlins. She was a federal employee, working for the U.S.D.A. rural development and for the BLM for the past four years. Her interests include boating, scuba diving, fishing, stained glass, cooking, geology and she was an avid bird watcher. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; her mother, Georgia Vrooman; one brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Evette Vrooman of Nobleboro, Maine; one sister, Carol Cowan of Portland, Maine; three nieces, Vicky, Christine and Paige; and one nephew, Adam. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services will be at noon tomorrow Thursday at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Internment will take place in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 14, 2003 Mary Walker Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Mary Walker, 85, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, March 14, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be today until service-time. She died March 12, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following a brief illness. Born Aug. 15, 1917, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of Alex and Elizabeth (Selak) Jelouchan; and was raised and educated there. On Feb. 22, 1936, she married Ronald J. Walker in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 1977, after 41 years of marriage. She was employed at Alexander's Laundromat for 30 years and retired as the manager in 1997. A member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, she enjoyed traveling, gambling, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Ronald J. Walker Jr. and LeRoy Walker, both of Rock Springs; three daughters, Elizabeth Burtsell of Los Alamitos, Calif., Frances Campbell of Rawlins and Sylvia Hill of Boise, Idaho; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, twin Phillip Jelouchan, John Jelouchan, Frank Jelouchan, Louis Jelouchan and Joe Jelouchan; two sisters, Jenny Likwartz and Fannie Thomas; a grandson; and a granddaughter. The family would appreciate memorials to the American Heart Association of Wyoming, 200 W. 17th St., Suite 10, Cheyenne 82001. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 15, 2003 ERNESTINA MARIA “ERNIE” REYES A mass of Christian burial for Ernestina Maria “Ernie” Reyes was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003 at the church. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Reyes, 66, of 1530 E. Teton Blvd., Green River, died at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs on Sunday, March 9, 2003. She had been a resident of Green River for most of her life. She was born on Oct. 12, 1936 at Chamisal, N.M., the daughter of the late Frank and Cora Dominguez Cordova. Mrs. Reyes attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1957. She married Joe Reyes in Green River on Sept. 18, 1957. Mrs. Reyes was a sales clerk for Pamida for 11 years and retired in 2001. Her interests included spending time with her family and cooking, especially holiday meals. Mrs. Reyes was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Joe of Green River; one daughter, Laura Scheneman and husband Jeff of Green River; six sons, Jerry Reyes of Green River, Christopher Reyes and wife Tammy of Aurora, Colo., Michael Reyes of Rock Springs, Joel Reyes and wife Amy of Rock Springs, David Reyes of Englewood, Colo., and Steven Reyes of Green River; one brother, Frank Cordova Jr. of Green River; six sisters, Sophie Arguello and husband Bernie, Rose Rudy and Bertha Cordova, all of Green River, Martha Miller of Rock Springs, Frances Oaks of Green River, and Rose Casedos of Long Beach, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Herbert Cordova. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 18, 2003 Kim Marie (Hamill) Totten Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Kim Marie (Hamill) Totten, 42, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Fr. Camillus Ellspermann. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, March 18. Visitation will be today until 8 p.m. and Wednesday until service-time. She died March 15, 2003, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, after being in ill health since December. Born Deb. 10, 1961, in San Francisco, she was the daughter of Charles Edwin and Carol Jean (Meek) Hamill; and was raised and educated in Rock Springs. On Feb. 29, 1992, she married Robert Totten Jr. in Rock Springs. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; mother, Carol Walker of Norman, Okla.; father of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; parents-in-law; stepson, Robert Totten III, and his wife of Cape Coral, Fla.; brother, Charles Hamill Jr., and his wife of Missouri; sister, Lenice Hamill of Excelsior Springs; a sister-in-law; two step-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Douglas "Duke" Walker, on July 28, 1991; brother, James Dennis Hamill, on May 1, 1978; two uncles; maternal grandparents; and step-paternal-grandparents. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 19, 2003 Helen "Ozzie" (Hakalahti) Osselton Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Helen "Ozzie" (Hakalahti) Osselton, 96, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs by Fr. Richard Calber. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs on Thursday afternoon until 8 p.m. and Friday until time of services. She died March 14, 2003, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Georgianne and Ken Stobbe, in Loveland, Colo. Born April 30, 1906, in Clearcreek, Utah, she was the daughter of Charles and Sandra (Nasi) Hakalahti; was raised and educated in Utah; and graduated from Carbon County High School in 1925. She attended Heneger's Business College in 1926 and Gray's Harbor Business College in 1927. From 1931 to 1933, she attended nurses' training at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. In June 1933, she married George R. Osselton in Manila, Utah. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2002, after 68 years of marriage. She was a nurses' aide at MHSC for 25 years. After becoming the first licensed practical nurse in the state of Wyoming, she worked for 26 years at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home in Rock Springs, retiring in 1982. A member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and its women's guild and the Rebekah Lodge, she enjoyed gardening, reading, needlework, working crossword puzzles, traveling, and researching her Finnish heritage. She insisted on learning something new each day and dedicated her life to caring for people, animals and plants. In addition to the Stobbes, survivors include her daughter Charleen Hedrick, and her husband of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several cousins; two sisters-in-law; a nephew; and a great-nephew. She also was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters and two brothers-in-law. The family would appreciate memorials to the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, P.O. Box 567, Rock Springs 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 21, 2003 Agnes Mae Williams Agnes Mae Williams, 76, of 916 Continental St., Rock Springs, died at 6:10 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2003, at her home. She had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1993 and former resident of Lander. She was born on Oct. 11, 1926, in Sopris, Colo., the daughter of the late John T. and Augusta L. Del Doso Williams Sr. Survivors include three sisters, Joan Zumbrennen and husband John of Green River, Beatrice Vidakovich of Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Dorothy Andrews of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, David Williams and wife Myrna of Albuquerque, N.M.; one sister-in-law, Frances Williams of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, John Thomas Williams Jr. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Monday morning one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 2003 William Franklin "Frank" Hunt William Franklin "Frank" Hunt, 62, of Rock Springs, died March 20, 2003, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born on March 5, 1941, in Shreveport. La., the son of Martha Edith Jobe Hunt. He was the fourth of seven children. Hunt attended schools in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High School with the class of 1959. He attended Weber State College in Ogden from 1972 to 1976. Hunt married Linda Clark on Dec. 18, 1967, in Ogden. He and his family moved to Rock Springs in 1984. He had been employed by the FAA, retiring in January of 2000 after 24 years of service. Hunt was a U.S. Veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were hunting, fishing, bowling, camping, trips to Nevada and his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Rock Springs; three sons, Kelly Hunt and wife Christal of Casper, Bryan Hunt and wife Sonja of Rock Springs, and Danny Hunt and Sheila Miller of Rock Springs; four grandsons, Kolter and Austin Hunt of Casper, Paxton Hunt and Conner Hunt, both of Rock Springs; four sisters; and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Hunt; and one daughter, Stacy Lynn Hunt-Rasmussen. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, with Bishop Greg Stembridge officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Military honors and graveside services will be at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Mar 26, 2003 Ruth Murkle Ruth Amelia Murkle, 89, Rock Springs, died March 20 at Sage View Convalescent Center after a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 26, 1913, in Crofton, Neb., the daughter of the late John Henry and Dora Hendrickson Hill. She married Franklin Murkle in 1935 in Sioux Falls, S.D. He preceded her in death in 1952. She was employed as a cashier for 20 years until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include two sons, Franklin Murkle Jr. of California, and Charles Murkle of Oklahoma; one daughter, Shirley Murkle Gozman of California; one niece, Rev. Leola Lewis of Reliance; two nephews, Bruce Hamilton and Brian Lewis and wife Michelle, all of Rock Springs. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence Murkle. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory. Graveside services and inurnment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 27, 2003 Anne Pellet Stretton Graveside services for former Rock Springs resident Ann Pellet Stretton, 95, of Auburn, Calif., will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 28, in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. She died March 21, 2003, at Auburn Ravine Terrace, where she had resided for the last year. Born April 24, 1907, in Sweetwater, she was the daughter of Murdoch and Mary Ann (Taylor) McLeod; and was educated in Superior. In 1928, she married Rene "Rone" Pellet in Green River. He preceded her in death in 1952, after 24 years of marriage. She was a floral designer for 20 years and had worked in various floral shops in Rock Springs. Later, she managed the Sweetbriar shops in Twin Falls, Idaho, and Cheyenne. A previous resident of Campbell and Gilroy, Calif., she had lived in Auburn for the last three years. Her interests included reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Rene Pellet and his wife, Delean, of Gilroy; three granddaughters; and seven great-grandsons. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters and a grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 2003 JUNE BEALL Funeral services for June Beall were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at the Church of Epiphany in Green River. The Rev. John Pennington conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ben Gossett, Jason Parker, Paul Lebario, Ken Haynes, Bob Muije and Tim Speulda. Honorary pallbearer was Matt Jett. Mrs. Beall, 87, of 995 Wilkes Drive, Green River, died on Friday, March 21, 2003, in Green River at her home. She had been a longtime resident of Green River. Mrs. Beall was born on May 17, 1915, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of the late George W. and Rachel M. Brown Hodges. She attended schools in California and was a graduate of the Antelope Valley High School with the class of 1933. Mrs. Beall also attended the Bakersfield Jr. College. She married Harry Nixon Beall in Mojave, Calif., and he preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 1990. Mrs. Beall was the escrow officer for the First Security Bank and had also been a secretary for the Department of Intelligence. She was a member of the Church of Epiphany, she was a recipient of the Diana Award for her voluntary services both statewide and locally, the past Worthy matron for the Order of the Eastern Star, past president of Professional Women’s Club of Green River, member of the ST. Theresa’s Guild, A.A.R.P., and Golden Age Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one daughter, Gladys Irish of Green River; one son, Gerald Nixon Beall of Adelanto, Calif.; one foster daughter, Mrs. Jose (Bernice) Torroniegui; seven grandchildren, Nikki Hood of Quinlan, Texas, Barbara Cossett of Ridgecrest, Calif., Donald Irish of Elk, Wash., Patricia Irish of Boise, Idaho, Church Irish of Green River, and Timothy Speulda of Grand Forks, N.D.; 14 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one foster grandson, Iker Torroniegui of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Georgia Store; two grandsons, Danny Irish and Michael Beall; and two sisters, Maude White and Gladys Wegmann. --- Green River Star, Apr 3, 2003 Norma Mae Fearn McConnell Norma Mae Fearn McConnell, 75, Salt Lake City, passed away at March 26, 2003, at the St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City. A resident of Salt Lake City for the past two-and-a-half years and longtime resident of Rock Springs, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 21, 1927, in Kemmerer, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Young Fearn. She attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Paul C. McConnell Jr. in Rock Springs on June 8, 1948, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 2000. She was a retired piano teacher. She was a member of the P.E.O., China Painters, Daughters of the Nile, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her interests include reading and playing piano. Survivors include one son, Patrick M. McConnell and wife Nancy of Rock Springs; two daughters, Jane Zuehlsdorff and husband Dee of Rock Springs and Kathleen Souba and husband Robert of Murray, Utah; seven grandchildren, Sydnie McConnell, Shane Paoli, Randall McConnell, Trina Zuehlsdorff, Shannon Paoli, JP Zuehlsdorff and Beth Souba; six great-grandchildren, Macaela Zuehlsdorff, Kylah McConnell; two aunts and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, two sisters, Mary Jo Johnson and Roberta Fearn. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service was conducted at 11 a.m. March 30 at the First United Congregational Church 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. Rev. Ed Mendenhall and Billy Morris conducted the services. The family of Norma Mae Fearn McConnell respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital, Fairfax Avenue and Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 8, 2003 Jack Clark Beveridge Funeral services for lifelong Rock Springs resident Jack Clark Beveridge, 85, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ in Rock Springs by the Rev. Ed Mendenhall. Military graveside services will be held in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon, April 9, until 8 p.m. in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs; and at the church Thursday morning until service-time. He died April 6, 2003, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, following a brief illness. Born Jan. 10, 1918, in Rock Springs, he was the son of Henry Morris and Mabel (Clark) Beveridge; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. An employee of I.M.L. Trucking, he retired as its manager. He was a member of First Congregational Church and the Teamsters Union. Survivors include his daughter, Carol Kamm of Nine Mile Falls, Wash.; brother, Arthur Beveridge of Greeley, Colo.; sister, Cora Berta of Rock Springs; three granddaughters; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Henry, Charles, George, Wallace and Robert; three sisters, Florence Fitzgerald, Gertrude Kourbelas and Lucille Lamons; son-in-law; and two nephews. --- Green River Star, Apr 10, 2003 Victoria "Vicki" Bartus Victoria "Vicki" Bartus, 101, of Rock Springs, passed away April 3 at the Carondelet Manor Nursing Home in Kansas City, Mo. following a lengthy illness. She was born April 13, 1901, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Bartholomew and Tekla Bartus. She was employed at the Union Pacific Railroad for 53 years and retired in 1971 as chief clerk. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Catholic Golden Age, Associate of the Sisters of Charity at Leavenworth, Kansas. She is survived by her great nephew Randy Burnett of Kansas City; great niece Carolyn Gollings of Dayton, Ohio. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday, April 8 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Father John Savio officiated. The family of Victoria "Vicki" Bartus respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 11, 2003 Halvor Bernhard Ravenholt Mass of Christian Burial for Green River resident Halvor Bernhard Ravenholt, 82, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. Tom Sheridan. Military graveside services will be accorded in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 13. Visitation will be in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs on Sunday afternoon until 4 p.m.; and at the church from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and until time of services Monday morning. He died April 8, 2003, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. Born Feb. 12, 1921, on the family farm near Milltown, Wis., he was the son of Ansgar and Kristine (Petersen) Ravnholt; and graduated from Milltown High School in 1939. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he served with the Seabee's Underwater Demolition Unit in the Philippines and on Iwo Jima. He attended the University of Southern California and earned a bachelor of science degree in soils technology at the University of Minnesota. On June 18, 1949, he married Rosemary Johnson in Minneapolis. She preceded him in death on July 3, 1999, after 50 years of marriage. In 1990, he retired from the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, after 39 years of work in Minnesota, Georgia, Wyoming and Saudi Arabia. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs, he had lived in Green River since May 2001. He was an active member of SCM Church and the Knights of Columbus; a member of American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 51; and a longtime volunteer with the local Boy Scout troop, receiving the Silver Beaver award. Survivors include five children, Jed Ravenholt and his wife of Dalton, Ga., Denise Tucker and her husband of Green River, Amy Ravenholt of Yakima, Wash., Sue Gilpin and her husband of Griffin, Ga., and Todd Ravenholt of Bellevue, Wash.; four brothers, Albert Ravenholt of Seattle, Eiler Ravenholt of Kensington, Md., Otto Ravenholt of Las Vegas and Reimert Ravenholt of Seattle; four sisters, Johanna Fremont of Kansas City, Mo., Gerda Bune of Seattle, Agnes Nussle of Lake Tapps, Wash., and Astrid Ravenholt of Edmonds, Wash.; and nine grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity or church of the donor's choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 12, 2003 MARY KAY CASTILIANO HAWTHORNE, Calif.—Mary Kay Castiliano, 57, of 4251 W. 134th St., Hawthorne, Calif., died at the Kindred Hospital in Los Angeles at 6:50 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2003. She was a longtime resident of Hawthorne, and former resident of Rock Springs. She was born on Aug. 19, 1945 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Joseph and Ann Uzelac Castiliano. Miss Castiliano was a material planner for Northrup Grumman Air. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 306 and the American Fraternal Union Lodge No. 202. Her interests included crafts, especially painting, and cooking. Survivors include her mother, Ann of Hawthorne; four cousins, Johnne Jean Mochamer and husband Roger of Phoenix, Ariz., Raymond Hunt of Reliance, Pauline Redman and husband Tom of Rock Springs, and Mary Jo Kiernan and husband Jim of Rock Springs; and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father; one sister, Martha Ann Castiliano; aunts and uncles including Mary and John Kovacich, Tony Uzelac, Bill Uzelac and Zora Bernet. Cremation has taken place in California and memorial services will be conducted at a later date in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 12, 2003 MARY JANE KARICIAN Funeral services for Mary Jane Karician were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2003, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Lisa Hart of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Pallbearers were Ron, Don and Ted Tyler, Robb Slaughter, Bill Mayo and Jay Patterson. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Karician, Dee Slaughter, Bob Cuthbertson, Don Tyler Sr., Don Cuthbertson, Kevin Cuthbertson, Bobby Krmpotich, Sammy Krmpotich and William Clark. Mrs. Karician, 73, of 115 Powell St., Green River, died at 2:25 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for the past two days. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Karician died following an illness of 2½ years. She was born on May 30, 1929 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Ritchey O. and Margaret Thomas Stanton. Mrs. Karician attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1947. She married Sam Karician on March 26, 1959 in Evanston. Mrs. Karician attended the Union Congregational Church, Woman’s Club, many card clubs and book clubs. Her interests included spending time with family, friends and reading. Survivors include her husband, Sam Karician of Green River; three sons, John M. Krmpotich and wife Jana of Rock Springs, Ritch E. Krmpotich and wife Debbie and Robert S. Krmpotich and wife Paula, all of Green River; one brother, Richard Stanton of Rock Springs; two sisters, Elizabeth Tyler and husband Donald of Rock Springs, and Sharon Cuthbertson and husband Robert of Green River; 10 grandchildren, Kim Hemker, Bob Krmpotich, Sammy Krmpotich, Donel Krmpotich, Shauna Giles, Jess Patterson, Jay Patterson and Alaina Patterson; five great-grandchildren, Emily and Zachary Hondel, Cole and Alexis Krmpotich and Ashley Krmpotich; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Kathrynn Jean; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike and Lucille Karician. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 12, 2003 ELLA MAE MATHILL Memorial services for Ella Mae Mathill were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Mathill, 74, of Rock Springs, died March 25, 2003, following a seven year battle with breast cancer. She was born Aug. 25, 1928 in Winton, the daughter of William and Ella May Smith Gaines. She was adopted by Fred and Edith Williams Traher. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1946. She married Darrell Tatro in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Mathill had been employed as a nurse at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She also raised five children. She was a former member of the American Legion, the Eagles Lodge and the Pythian Sisters. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Her interests included crocheting, crossword puzzles and cooking. She is survived by two daughters, Darallene Tatro McCurdy and husband Les of Rock Springs, and Ede Finstad and husband Jerry “Bear” of Green River; one brother, Scott Olson and wife Neva of Kelso, Wash.; one sister, Louise Culpepper and husband Cecil of Simi, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Allen McCurdy, Stacie Annette McCurdy Luna, Darrin Finstad, Chris Finstad, Quinn Leischer, Vella Riggs, Shannon Wieburg and Mike Mathill; nine great-grandchildren, Daylyn Leischer, Hayden Leischer, Megan McCurdy, Nathan Mathill, Rylie Pebbles, Hailey Finstad, Erica Cordova, Chanel Wieburg and Matt Wiburg; and one great-great-grandchildren, Hailey Wieburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; four husbands; three natural brothers and two adopted brothers. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 12, 2003 SAM R. NIELSON BIG PINEY—Services for Sam R. Nielson were conducted on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the LDS Church in LaBarge. Interment was in the Viola Cemetery. Nielson, 51, died March 29, 2003, in Big Piney. He was born on Aug. 4, 1951 in Kemmerer, the son of Walt and Virginia (Adams) Nielson. He married Sherry Saxton on Dec. 16, 1968 in Evanston. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Neilson of LaBarge; two sons, Bart and Che; a daughter, Vicki; three grandchildren, Lacey, Sami Jo and Chelsea; two brothers, Wally and Harlan; and two sisters, Tami and Kelly. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Rick and Randy; and a daughter, Samantha. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 12, 2003 TENO RONCALIO CHEYENNE—A burial mass for Teno Roncalio was at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, April 5, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Roncalio, 87, died Sunday, March 30, 2003 at LifeCare Center of Cheyenne, from congestive heart failure. He was born March 23, 1916 in Rock Springs, the eighth of nine children of Italian immigrant parents. He attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie from 1937 through 1939, but left Wyoming in 1939 to work for then-U.S. Sen. Joseph C. O’Mahoney, D-Wyo., in Washington, D.C. While in Washington, he began law school at the Catholic University of America, but his studies were interrupted by World War II. He enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army in December 1941. While in the Army, he was commissioned an infantry officer in 1942. He served the remaining 33 months of World War II in the 18th infantry, First Infantry Division, where he participated in combat in seven campaigns, including North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. Decorations include the Silver Star for gallantry in action during the D-Day Invasion at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. After the war, he returned to Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1947. He began practicing law in Cheyenne, and was elected deputy county and prosecuting attorney for Laramie County from 1950 through 1956. He was chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party from 1957 through 1961. In 1961, he was appointed by President John F. Kennedy to the cabinet-level position of Chairman, International Joint Commission on Water Rights between the U.S. and Canada, where he served until 1964. Roncalio practiced law and was a cofounder of three banks in Cheyenne and Gillette during the early 1960s. In 1964, Roncalio was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 1966. He was elected to successive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1970, 1972, 1974 and 1976. He retired from Congress in 1978, and returned to Wyoming to resume the practice of law. He served as Special Master in Wyoming’s Big Horn adjudication of Indian Water Rights from 1979 to 1982. He made his home in Cheyenne, where he was active in civil affairs and was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Cathedral. In 1962, Roncalio married the former Cecelia Waters Domenico in Cheyenne, and immediately became stepfather to her four children. The couple also had two sons. Survivors include David Domenico of Denver, Carol Dill of Boulder, Colo., Joan Jackson of Abilene, Texas, and Louis A. Domenico Jr. of Denver; his sons, Frank Roncalio of Cheyenne and John Roncalio of Denver; two sons-in-law, a daughter-in-law; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Ceil Roncalio in 1997. Last year, the U.S. Post Office building in Rock Springs was officially named after Roncalio. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 12, 2003 LEONE E. TRENARY Funeral services for Leone E. Trenary were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Trenary, 95, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at the Sage View Care Center on Friday, April 4, 2003. She had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1942, and former resident of Pinedale and Burlington, Colo. She was born on July 7, 1907, in Burlington, the daughter of the late James G. and Scena Thompson Zollinger. Mrs. Trenary was a Burlington High School graduate and attended Western State Teachers College at Gunnison, Colo., and obtained her teaching degree there. She married Lawrence E. Trenary in Pueblo, Colo., on Nov. 10, 1927, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1973. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Larry. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 18, 2003 Henry Albert Hafner Mass of Christian Burial for Henry Albert Hafner, 64, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. John Savio officiating. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Monday until 8 p.m. and again Tuesday morning before the services. He died April 17, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. He had been ill for the past four months. A native and lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he was born Aug. 30, 1938, the son of Henry O. and Margaret Duncan Hafner. He graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1957. On Feb. 12, 1961, he married Jonelle Bozner at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. A master electrician and member of I.B.E.W. Local 322, he worked throughout Rock Springs, retiring in April 2001. He was an avid outdoorsman, and his interests included fishing, hunting, snow-machining, camping and spending time with his family. Survivors, all of Rock Springs, include his wife, Jonelle Hafner; three sons, Michael and Kevin and their wives, and Cory Hafner; one daughter, Cindy Hafner ; one brother, Carl Hafner; his mother-in-law; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Judy Corhn; and his father-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 19, 2003 KADYNCE AULORA LAMMERS Funeral services for Kadynce Aulora Lammers were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Babyland section of the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Kadynce Aulora Lammers, infant daughter of Tara Lammers and Brandon Herwaldt, died Friday, April 11, 2003 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. She was born on March 17, 2003, at the St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City. Survivors include her parents, Tara Lammers and Brandon Herwaldt; maternal grandparents, Mitch and Sally Lammers of Rock Springs; paternal grandparents, Henry and Jackie Herwaldt of Green River; maternal great-grandparents, Margie Lammers of Mountain View and Gilbert and Deloris Gaudern of Riverton; paternal great-grandparents, Mary Anne Ryan of Salt Lake City and Joyce Herwaldt of Phoenix, Ariz.; aunts and uncles, Tonica Lammers of Bowling Green, Ky., Trista Lammers of Salt Lake City, and Chris and Amanda Cowan of Scottsville, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Clarence Lammers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 19, 2003 JANE H. WILLIAMS Funeral services for Jane H. Williams were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2003 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Larry Johnson conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Todd Williams, Ryan Williams, Steven Blunt, Bryan Blunt, Jason Potter and Justin Roadifer. Mrs. Williams, 79, of 1112 Thorpe St., Rock Springs, died Monday, April 14, 2003, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Eden Valley, Mrs. Williams died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late James and Helen Murray Hodson. Mrs. Williams attended schools in Eden Valley, and was a graduate of the Eden Valley High School with the class of 1940. She attended the University of Wyoming for two years and obtained an associate degree in teaching. She married Evan G. Williams in St. Louis, Mo., on Dec. 24, 1942. Her interests included spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband, Evan of Rock Springs; three sons, Evan Norvell Williams and wife Sheila of Granbury, Texas, James Hugh Williams and wife Susan of Evanston, Dale Wade Williams of Rock Springs; one daughter, Nikki Wyn Potter and husband John of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dean Williams; and one sister, Nell Bennett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 19, 2003 JACK DAVIS Military graveside services and inurnment for Jack Davis were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in the Veteran’s section of the Riverview Cemetery. Davis, 59, of 250 E. Second S., Green River, died at 3 a.m. April 13, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for the past seven days. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Texas, David died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Feb. 14, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Jack and Ruth Coleman Davis. Davis attended schools in Dallas and was a graduate of the North Dallas High School with the class of 1960. He married Doris J. Schell in May of 1980 in Colorado Springs, Colo., and they later divorced. Davis was employed as a pipefitter and a welder until ill health force his retirement. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 2360, American Legion and National Rifle Association. His interests included fishing and hunting. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Davis and Brian Davis, both of Green River; one sister, Pat Cline of Texas; and one aunt, Nina Scott of Wichita Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 19, 2003 THOMAS O. “SLIM” SPANN A memorial service for Thomas Oran “Slim” Spann was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2003 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside services and inurnment was in the Angel of Light Columbarium at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Spann, 89, of 1403 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died in Evanston on Wednesday, April 9, 2003. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. Spann was born on April 21, 1913, in Monticello, Ky., the son of Ephraim Morgan and Nancy Elizabeth Lair Spann. He attended schools in Kentucky. Spann married Helen MacAfee in Rock Springs in 1957 and she preceded him in death on April 16, 1990. He was employed by Mountain Fuel Supply Company for 27 years and retired on Feb. 1, 1972. Survivors include one brother, Rufus Spann and wife Bertha of Lyman; one sister, Violet Lowe of Springfield, Ill.; one brother-in-law, Marion Sisemore of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers, Ray, Lawrence, Roy and James Spann; and three sisters, Carna Troxell, Vela Parker and Iva Spann. The body was cremated. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 19, 2003 Jeanette Simkin Memorial services for Rock Springs resident Jeannette Simkin, 92, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 21, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation will have taken place. Graveside services will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Bernie and Matt Keslar, 1329 Yalecrest Drive, Rock Springs. She died April 16, 2003, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had resided for the last three years. Born Feb. 18, 1911, in Big Sandy, she was the daughter of Henry W. and Maude C. (Huff) Williams; and attended schools in Big Sandy and Rock Springs. On Oct. 6, 1928, she married William Edmond Simkin in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1977, after 49 years of marriage. She had lived with the Keslars from 1996 until moving to Sage View. Her interests included hunting, fishing, being outdoors with her grandchildren, tatting and embroidering. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Enid J. Van Valkenburg of Rock Springs and Marilyn Juhl of Denver; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, William Clyde Simkin; four sisters, Dorothy Thompson, Ellen Richie, Mabel Philbrick and Alma Golliher; and four brothers, Henry Williams, Jared Williams, Bill Williams and Paul Williams. The family would appreciate memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 22, 2003 Janet Korogi Memorial services for Rock Springs resident Janet Korogi, 79, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation will have taken place. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. She died April 20, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, from an illness of several years. Born Nov. 21, 1923, in Hill-of-Beath, Fife, Scotland, she was the daughter of Samuel and Isabell (McDonald) Condie; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1942. On Jan. 28, 1946, she married Kenneth Korogi in Rock Springs. The couple later divorced. She was a retired sales clerk for Gibson's and, later, Pamida; and retired in the 1980s. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends and reading. She was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos and Wyoming Cowboys. Survivors include her former husband of Rock Springs; two sons, Jim Korogi of Rock Springs and Kenneth Korogi and his companion of Taylorsville, Utah; brother, Donald Condie, and his wife of Rock Springs; sister, Isabella Hoffman of Littleton, Colo.; four grandchildren; a brother-in-law; two nieces; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Margaret Korogi; a brother, Malcolm Condie; a niece; and a brother-in-law. The family would appreciate memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 23, 2003 Joan Berti Joan Berti, 81, Rock Springs, passed away April 18 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born March 4, 1922, in New Prague, Minn., the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary O'Connell Pomijc. She attended schools in New Prague and graduated from high school with the class of 1939. She attended St. Catherine's College and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 1944. She also received an associates degree in fine arts and a degree in criminal justice. She obtained her counselor's degree in alcohol abuse and drug addiction at the University of Utah. She married Elmer "Monty" Berti in 1948 in New Prague and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, St. Mark's Catholic Church of Phoenix, Catholic League and National Right to Life. Survivors include two sons, Paul Berti and Charles Berti, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mary Catherine Berti of Tempe, Ariz.; twin brothers, Robert Pomijc and wife Beverly of Lasalle, Ill.; her twin brother Ralph Pomije and wife Beverly of New Prague; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers, Harry, Patrick and Michael. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Father Camillus Elspermann officiating. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Joan Berti respectfully suggests donations her memory be made to the charity of your choice. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 23, 2003 Earl Woodrow "Mac" McKenzie Funeral services for Earl Woodrow "Mac" McKenzie, 84, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, with military graveside services accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today, April 23, and Thursday one hour prior to services. He died April 18, 2003, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, after a lengthy illness. Born June 18, 1918, in Wagoner County, Okla., he was the son of Samuel Brink and Lizzie (McIntosh) McKenzie. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. On Dec. 21, 1946, he married Mary Katherine Campbell in Rock Springs. He worked for Mountain Fuel for 32 years and retired on June 29, 1979. A member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 for 56 years and the Creek Indian Tribe, he was a 32nd degree Mason of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry; master Mason of Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12; and lifetime member of the Wyoming Peace Officers Association. His interests included going on rides, gardening, cooking, and fishing; and wild horses and the countryside. Survivors include his wife of 56 years and daughter, Sandra K. Peterson, both of Rock Springs; son, Patrick Earl McKenzie, and his wife of Cody; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; a nephew; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Cora Copeland, Lila Odom and Mimie McKenzie; and seven brothers, Tom William, Theodore, Rollie, Harold B., Paul, W.B. and Glenn McKenzie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 26, 2003 CECIL HOWARD JANZEN A memorial service for Cecil Howard Janzen was conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003, at the Hilltop Baptist Church in Green River. The Rev. Russ Daines conducted the services. Janzen, 80, of 511 Logan St., Green River, died at 9:40 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2003, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a resident of the past three months. A resident of Green River since 1976 and former resident of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Janzen had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born on Oct. 17, 1922, in Jackson, Minn., the son of the late Ernest George and Minnie Marie Kalmbrumn Janzen. Janzen attended schools in Steinbeck, Manitoba. He married Beverly Evelyn Wieb in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Nov. 20, 1948. Janzen was a World War II veteran of the Royal Canadian Airforce. He was employed as a mechanic for Allied Chemical and retired in 1980. Janzen was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. His interests included woodworking and making toys. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Janzen of Green River; two sons, Christopher Howard Janzen of Germany and Bruce Edward Janzen of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five daughters, Gail Thiemke and Phyllis Perry, both of Green River, Diana Hadel of Gillette, Sandra England of Casper, and Susan Williams of Middleport, N.Y.; four sisters, Lillian Birt of Greensboro, Penn., Alma tate of Penticton, British Colombia, Fern Cleavely and Wilma Dell of Niagara Falls, Ontario; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Floyd, Ernest, Willard and Wesley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 26, 2003 JAMES E. “FRITO” KILLIAN KILGORE, Texas—Funeral services for James E. “Frito” Killian were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2003, at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Griffin officiating. Killian, 62, died Friday, April 19, 2003, in Kilgore, Texas. He was born Dec. 4, 1940, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Killian was a diesel mechanic who formerly operated Killian Truck Service. He had worked for Bolt Fuel Oil and was currently working for Rig Master. He is survived by his wife, Linda Killian of Kilgore; four children, Steve and Cheryl Dixon of Granbury, Texas, Cathy and Lon Hinton of Rock Springs, Janie Mitchell and Terry Marze of Liberty City, and Paul and Wendy Dixon of Kilgore; a sister, Bobbie Silcott of Lubbock; grandchildren, Jeremy Mitchell, Cara Hinton, Stephanie Mitchell, Dustin Dixon, Emily Dixon, Amy Hinton, Molly Dixon, Cody Dixon, and Brendan Dixon; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Killian was preceded in death by his brother and sisters, David Killian, Norma Williams, Reba Jones and Tessie Burba. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 26, 2003 ROBERT YANCEY SHANE MARANG Funeral services and military honors for Robert Yancey Shane Marang were at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Marang, 37, died April 19, 2003, from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Maybell, Colo. Marang was born on March 14, 1966, the son of Annette James Curry and Dale Marang in Kellogg, Idaho. He graduated from Kellogg High School with the class of 1984. He served two terms in the U.S. Air Force from 1986-1994. On Sept. 10, 1986, he married Lynn Ann Robey in Maryland. He was employed with Power Chokes Inc. as a truck driver. His interests included spending time with his girls, collecting things, camping and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Marang of Superior; three daughters, Amanda Marie, Krystal Dawn and Brooke Ann of Superior; his father, Dale Marang of Spokane, Wash.; his mother, Annette and stepfather William “Bill” James of Pinehurst, Idaho; one brother, Jody Quinn Marang of Smelterville, Idaho; two grandmothers, Wanda Curry of Pinehurst, Idaho and Helen Gafford of Spokane, Wash.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 26, 2003 DAVID ZUMBRENNEN COKEVILLE—A memorial service for David Zumbrennen was conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Cokeville. A second memorial service is being planned this summer in Green River. Zumbrennen, 84, died at his home April 17, 2003. He had been suffering with emphysema for the past nine years. Zumbrennen was born in Raymond, Idaho, on Feb. 4, 1919, the 13th child of John Albert Zumbrennen and Maria Strubbaar. He was raised in the Cokeville area and graduated from Cokeville High School. He moved to Green River in the late 1930s. In 1940 he married Eva Marie Logan. They had two daughters, Sheri Lyn and Mary Kay. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War II. As a young man, he worked in the mines and on his sister Lillian’s ranch. Later, he worked for the Home Dairy and the Union Pacific Railroad. He is known for his business, The Sugar Bowl, which from 1947 until 1973 the couple owned and operated in Green River. In 1980, they moved to Greeley, Colo., to be with their daughters. Zumbrennen’s interests included fishing, coin collecting, model trains, writing poetry, and going home to Cokeville where he would spend the summers fishing. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Kay; two sisters, Lillian Case of Cokeville and Helen Taylor of Laramie; wife, Eva Zumbrennen, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sheri Lyn; his parents; seven brothers; and three sisters. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 CHARLES HERBERT “HERB” MOON Funeral services for Charles Herbert “Herb” Moon were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2003, at the New Life Ministries, 105 K St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Ratcliff conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Luke Ellifritz, Matt McFadden, Morgan Davis, Geof Townsend, Bob Henderson, Wendall Wright, Drew Schrock, Doug Garver, and all of the Rock Springs frac crews. Moon, 40, 3733 Peregrine St., Rock Springs, died on Sunday, April 20, 2003, at his home. He had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1990 and was a former resident of Casper. Moon was born on March 4, 1963, in Long Beach, Calif., the son of the late Carl Robert and Rena Farr Moon Sr. He attended schools in Mira Loma, Calif., and was a graduate of the Roubideux High School with the class of 1981. Moon was employed by Halliburton Energy Services as a services supervisor. He worked for them 13 years. His interests included motorcycling, scuba diving, working, and he was an avid basketball and football fan, especially the Oakland Raiders. Survivors include his brother, Carl R. Moon Jr. of Casper; and three sisters, Carol Moon of Florida, Dale Moon and Cheryl Moon of California. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 SHERRY LOUISE CARSON A Mass of Christian burial for Sherry Louise Carson was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Cremation followed. The family of Sherry Louise Carson received relatives and friends at 1930 Alabama St., Green River. Mrs. Carson, 34, of 348 N. First E., Green River, died at 8:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for the past one day. A longtime Green River resident, Ms. Carson died following a sudden illness. She was born on April 22, 1969, in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Paul M. Carson Sr. and Patricia A. Slavens. Ms. Carson attended schools in Terre Haute, Ind., and in Superior and graduated in 1988. She also attended Western Wyoming Community College and graduated with an associate of arts degree in science in 1994, specializing in computers. She was employed as a secretary for the Archaeological Department at Western Wyoming Community College. Her interests included camping, taking long walks and her children. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her father, Paul M. Carson Sr. of Boardman, Ohio; her mother, Patricia A. Rogers of Green River; two sons, Christopher and Matthew Carson, both of Green River; one brother, Paul M. Carson Jr. and wife Bonnie of Austin, Texas; four sisters, Maryalyce “MeMe” Carson Knight and husband Doug of Rock Springs, Brendalee Linares and husband Alfonso of Green River, Patty A. Carson Lowe and Mona L. Carson Keeton and husband Steve, all of Elko, Nev.; two half brothers, Tommy Carson and Shawn Carson, both of Boardman, Ohio; her paternal grandfather, Henry I. Woods of Tamaqua, Penn.; several nieces and nephews; her three godchildren, Richard Carson, Mide “Todder” Lowe and Mitchell Keeton. She was preceded in death by her niece, Patty Anny Carson Morales; her stepmother, Debbie Carson; her paternal grandmother, Mary Katherine Woods; and her maternal grandparents, Charles and Burdetta Slavens. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 ANN MARIE “ANNIE” CYRUS GILLETTE—Funeral services for Ann Marie “Annie” Cyrus were Friday, April 25, 2003, at 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Manor in Gillette. The Rev. Ginny Bettendorf officiated. An additional funeral service was Monday, April 28, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Green River Methodist Church in Green River. The Rev. Thomas Barlow officiated. Ann Marie “Annie” Cyrus, 72, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at her home in Gillette. She was born Oct. 24, 1930, in Cheyenne, the daughter of Clifford N. Bloomfield and Ella Marie (Smith) Bloomfield. She attended Cheyenne schools and the University of Wyoming. In 1951, she married Kenneth Burton Cyrus. Following their marriage, they lived in Tulsa, Okla., for a short time before returning to Cheyenne. Mrs. Cyrus worked in the Wyoming State Brand Office until the birth of her children. She stayed home, raised her children, and volunteered with the Opportunity School and as a Girl Scout leader and Cub Scout den mother. While in Cheyenne, she was also active with P.E.O., the Town and Country Women’s League and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. In 1972, they moved to Green River, where he husband was the branch manager of Cheyenne Federal Savings and Loan Association. In 1976, the couple bought Lakeway Liquors, which they ran together. Her husband died in 1986 and Mrs. Cyrus continued to run the business until she sold it in 1999. Following her retirement, she lived in Green River until 2002, when she moved to Gillette. Mrs. Cyrus’s interests included visiting and being around people, supporting the University of Wyoming where they had season tickets for all the home football games, the festivities of Cheyenne Frontier Days, traveling through activities with the American Legion, the UW Alumni Association, and national savings and loan conventions. Mrs. Cyrus is survived by her daughter, Karin Cyrus-Strid and her husband Roger, of Gillette; three grandchildren, Lisa M. Strid of Oberlin, Ohio, Kristin A. Strid of Gillette, and Glenn C. Strid of Gillette; her sisters-in-law, Lois J. Bloomfield of Arvada, Colo., and Joy Cyrus of Tulsa, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Philip N. Cyrus; her brother, Clifford N. Bloomfield Jr.; and her stepmother, Lois (Williams) Bloomfield. Interment will follow at a later date at the Lake View Cemetery in Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 NONA FAY MURRAY FARR VERNAL, Utah—Funeral services for Nona Fay Murray Farr were April 19, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Burial was in the Vernal Memorial Park. There was a memorial service Monday, April 28, 2003, at 4 p.m. at the American Legion in Rock Springs. Mrs. Farr, 68, died at her mother’s home in Vernal, Utah, on April 16, 2003, after a battle with cancer. She was born April 28, 1934, in Meeker, Colo., to Paul and Ada Murray. She grew up in Jensen, Utah, and lived the last 20 years in Rock Springs. Her interests included music, traveling and spending time with her family, especially camping and playing games. She is survived by her mother, Ada Murray of Vernal; her longtime companion, Joel Gimble of Rock Springs; daughters, Wanda Estep Pechacek and Clair of Rock Springs, Joyce Estep and Dale Alberts of Pendleton, Ore.; sons, Pete Estep of Rock Springs and Billy McComsey and Laurie of Riverton; sisters, Geneva and Floyd Massey of Jensen, Utah, Nona and Alan Hemstreet of Granberry, Texas, Rhea and John Brimhall of Rock Springs, Janet Fitts of Tucson, Ariz., Carol and Brad McClellan of Vernal, and Lorna and Danny Oaks of Cowley; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Farr; father, Paul Murray; and her brothers, Floyd, Ernest and Lynn Murray. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 SARAH ARDELLA WALKER FERRIN LYMAN—Funeral services for Sarah Ardella Walker Ferrin were at noon on Monday, April 28, 2003, at the Lyman LDS Chapel. Interment will take place in the Lyman Cemetery. Mrs. Ferrin, 94, died on April 22, 2003, at Pleasant Acres Extended Care in Delta, Utah. She was born on May 29, 1908 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of William Coleman “Bill” Boren Jr. and Sarah Eleanor Warby. She spent her childhood years in Hams Fork and Manila, Utah. She graduated from Lyman High School in Lyman. On Sept. 9, 1927, she married Leo C. “Jake” Walker in Manila. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Their married life was spent in Green River. He preceded her in death. She married her second husband, Leo J. Ferrin in Boutiful, Utah, on Oct. 2, 1967. He also preceded her in death. Her interests included being a seamstress and a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served in positions as a Primary President and Relief Society President. Survivors include on son, Jlowell [sic]and wife Elaine Walker of Rawlins; two daughters, Delma Jean Miller of Rock Springs and Janice Kay Tippetts and husband Jim of Riverton, Utah; one brother, Lloyd Keith Boren of Phoenix; one sister, Ila Jarvis of Bountiful; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon C. Walker; two infant children, Duane and Mildred; a son, LTC Loyd C. Walker and his wife Christine; son-in-law, Ben Miller; and her second husband, Leo J. Ferrin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 BILL CLARENCE GHORMLEY MESA, Ariz.—Bill Clarence Ghormley, 74, died on Monday, March 31, 2003. He was born in Sheridan Jan. 31, 1929. He was a former resident of Rock Springs. He lived in Arizona since 1953. He was employed by Magma Copper Company and retired in 1986. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the 102nd Gunnery Battery at Fort Stewart, Ga. His interests included traveling, camping and fishing. He and his wife of 40 years, Betty, spent their retirement days at Roosevelt Lake, Ariz. He is survived by his wife, Betty of Mesa, Ariz.; sons, Jay Nading of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Bill Ghormley of Mesa; two daughters, Cassandra Chadwick of Tucson, Ariz., and Chris Schifferns of Oracle, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Sally Callas and husband Bill of Rock Springs; his twin brother, Bob Ghormley and wife Helen of Rock Springs; brother-in-law, John Fortuna of Rock Springs; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Ghormley; mother, Lois Ghormley; twin sisters, Donna Fortuna and Bonnie Toone; and a son, Mark Nading. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 MINNIE ELIZABETH HOUSE LYMAN—A memorial service for Minnie Elizabeth House was at the church in Lyman at 107 Grant St., Saturday, April 26, 2003, at 3 p.m. Mrs. House, 64, died April 22, 2003. She was born to L.M. and Bessie Aldridge on Sept. 20, 1938, in Fitzgerald, Ga. Her interests included spending time with her friend Coralee Russell, and her three children, 11 grandchildren and other friends and family. She is survived by her daughter, E. Rene and Leland “Luke” Davis and her children, Jessica and Derrek Davis of Rock Springs; one son, John D. and Sherry Brady and their children, Lynne, Chris and David Brady of Franklinton, N.C.; and Susan L. and Joe Bridge of Lyman; and her grandchildren, Leah, Ashton, Daniel, Luke, Albert and Ginny Bridge of Lyman. She was preceded in death by her father, L.M. Aldridge; her mother, Bessie Aldridge; one brother, Dick Aldridge; and other aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 MARK A. JARAMILLO RIVERTON—Funeral services for Mark A. Jaramillo were at Davis Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Jaramillo, 32, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died Sunday, April 20, 2003, following a motorcycle accident. He was born in Casper on Nov. 29, 1970. Before leaving Wyoming, he was employed by TIC and Harley Davidson of Gillette and Casper. Jaramillo was a graduate of Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Phoenix, and was the owner of Prestige Cycle Service of Scottsdale. His interests included playing the saxophone, later playing guitar and drums, doing things with his family, often enjoying family camping outings and riding and upgrading his Harleys. An avid Harley enthusiast, he was a member of the High Desert Riders of Wyoming. He enjoyed numerous trips to the annual bike rally in Sturgis, S.D. He is survived by his wife, Robin Rae of Scottsdale; two sons, Mark Jaramillo Jr., and Anthony Jaramillo, both of Gillette; four stepsons, Kalob, Zane, Destry Goold and Clay Cook; his parents, Susan Lucero of Rawlins and Floyd and Carla Jaramillo of Riverton; his maternal grandmother, Mary Vasquez of Casper; three brothers, Tino Jaramillo of San Diego, David Jaramillo of Riverton, and Bert Lucero of Green River; sister, Joy Jaramillo of San Diego; and numerous family members in Wyoming, Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 E. ROSELLA MAGNUSON BOWMAN, N.D.—Funeral services for E. Rosella Magnuson were Monday, April 28, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Bowman Assembly of God Church in Bowman, N.D. The Rev. Nolan Sanders officiated with burial following at the Bowman Cemetery. There was a family service on Sunday, April 27, 2003, at 7 p.m. at the Krebsbach Funeral Service Chapel in Bowman. Pallbearers were Todd Magnuson, Ryan Brewer, Jerry Magnuson, Rachelle Brewer, Douglas Magnuson and Michael Seifert. Honorary pallbearers were friends and neighbors. Mrs. Magnuson, 81, of Bowman, N.D., died Thursday evening, April 24, 2003, at the Southwest Healthcare Services Long Term Care Center in Bowman. Edith Rosella Wick was born on Oct. 1, 1921, in Nebo Township, Bowman County, N.D., the daughter of Rev. Fritz and Amanda Nelson Wick. She was reared on the family homestead south of Rhame, N.D. She attended school in Rhame through the eighth grade. She then began cleaning houses for various people in the Bowman area. She sang with her sisters at the services her father conducted in Bowman. This is where she met her future husband, Clarence. She married Clarence Magnuson on Oct. 14, 1940, at her parents’ home in Bowman. They moved to a ranch 8 miles south of Harley, N.D., where the farmed and ranched all their life. Mrs. Magnuson worked in the fields with her husband. Mr. Magnuson died Dec. 28, 1987. She continued to live on the farm until moving to Bowman in the fall of 1993. She moved into the Southwest Healthcare Services Long Term Care Center in the summer of 1996 where she resided until the time of her death. She was a member of the Bowman Assembly of God Church in Bowman, where she was active for many years. Her interests included baking, especially bread and buns, canning, preparing large meals for any unexpected visitors, being a mom and grandma, not only to her own children and grandchildren, but to so many others as well. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Darrel and Verna Magnuson of Scranton, N.D., Dennis and Susan Magnuson of Rock Springs, and Darwin Magnuson of Bowman; one daughter and son-in-law, Tootsie and Bobb Brewer of Bowman; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Fern and George Stockdale of Cottage Grove, Ore., Arlette Douglas of Sturgis, S.D., Hope Seifert of Scranton, N.D., and Faith and Lee Seifert of Great Falls, Mont.; one brother, Fritz Wick of Bowman; six grandchildren, Todd Magnuson, Ryan Brewer, Jerry Magnuson, Rachelle Brewer, Douglas Magnuson and Michael Seifert; two great-grandchildren, A.C. Magnuson and Courtney Magnuson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Clarence Magnuson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 JOSEPH PATRICK MAYEK Private funeral services for Joseph Patrick Mayek were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2003. A public military graveside service and interment were at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2003, at the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mayek, 20, died on April 14, 2003, while serving his country in Iraq. Mayek was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, born on Feb. 27, 1983, the son of Patrick Mayek and Margaret Rouse McFadden. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 2001. He played football and was a part of the Rock Springs Tigers 2001 5A State Championship Team. Mayek was employed at McFadden Wholesale in Rock Springs until he joined the U.S. Army. He was assigned to C Company 2/6 Infantry BN based in Germany. He was deployed to Kuwait in early March 2003. His interests were the outdoors, fishing, sports and video games. Survivors include his parents, Margaret and David McFadden of Rock Springs; birth father, Patrick Mayek of Stevens Point, Wis.; four brothers, Jason McFadden of Rock Springs, Trevor, Tatum and Trandon Mayek, all of Stevens Point; four sisters, Camillia McFadden of Rock Springs, Tara Feitz, Tamara Feitz and Tiffany Mayek, all of Stevens Point; and grandparents, Mike and Marlene McFadden and Mary and Jim Rouse, all of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 CAROLINE T. MORTIMER Funeral services for Caroline T. Mortimer were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2003, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. Lisa Hart conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Mortimer, 91, of 510 W. Second N., Green River, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past one day. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Mortimer had been in ill health for the past one year. She was born on May 2, 1911, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late William Daus and Caroline Hegewald Thompson. Mrs. Mortimer attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1929. She also attended the University of Wyoming and graduated in 1948 with a teaching degree. She married Harold H. Mortimer in Provo, Utah, on June 6, 1935, and he preceded her in death on April 23, 1979. Mrs. Mortimer taught school in Green River for many years. She was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church and was a 40-year member and past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Saint Theresa’s Guild, and Ph Beta Phi Sorority. He interests were spending time with her grandchildren, reading and gardening. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Carollo and husband Albert Jr. of Green River; one son, William Harold Mortimer and wife Kathleen of Casper; seven grandchildren, David Carollo and wife Paula of San Dimas, Calif., Nancy Brazelton and husband Tony of Salt Lake City, Martin “Marty” Carollo III and wife Laurie of Green River, Dr. Greg Mortimer and wife Erin of Denver, Scott Mortiner and wife Lesley of Casper, Christopher Mortimer and wife Karen of Ridgeway, Colo., and Jon Mortimer and wife Megan of Parker, Colo.; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, William “Bud” Charles Thompson; one sister, Margaret Beavers and husband Wiley; and one grandson, Michael Carollo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 LAURENCE EDWARD NAUMAN JR. ALTUS, Ark.—Laurence Edward Nauman Jr., 73, of Altus, Ark., died April 28, 2003, due to cancer. He was born June 19, 1929 in Douglas to Laurence and Mable Nauman who preceded him in death. His interests included his miniature horses and donkeys as well as his wife, family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ethel; sister, Helen Ball of Fruita, Colo.; five daughters, Amy Garner of Phoenix, Kay Weinland and husband Steve of Steamboat Springs, Colo., Ginny Latham and husband Wade of Craign, Colo., Susy Crumm and husband Jimmy of Rock Springs and Lynne Gale and husband Lloyd of Rupert, Idaho; three sons, Laurence “Buddy” Nauman III and special friend Phyllis of Reliance, Mickey and wife Diane of Reliance and Michael and wife Betty of Rock Springs; 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; one niece and three nephews. The family is planning a memorial service in Wyoming in June. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 2003 CLIFFORD WALTER OVERY Funeral services for Clifford Walter Overy were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Daniel C. Stevenson conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Overy, 69, of 65 B St., Superior, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for the past one day. A lifelong resident of Superior, Overy died following a sudden illness. He was born on Aug. 29, 1933, in Superior, the son of the late Thomas and Gertrude Haag Overy. Overy attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1951. He married Dorothy Phillps on Sept. 23, 1955, in Rock Springs. Overy had been employed at the Bridger Coal Company and retired in 1993 as a maintenance supervisor. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. His interests included arrowhead hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Over; two sons, Clifford Dean Overy and wife Norma, and Danny Overy and wife Carla, all of Superior; two daughters, Sandra Burke and husband Bob of Evans, Colo., and Cheryl Ackerley and husband Albert of Carlin, Nev.; one sister, Dorothy McCormick of Rock Springs; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Howard Overy and Donald “Ike” Overy. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 10, 2003 Bille E. Harlow Sr. Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Billie E. Harlow Sr., 66, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be Monday, May 12, until 8 p.m. and Tuesday until service-time. Military graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the Veterans Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. He died May 6, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 20, 1936, in Chelsea, Okla., he was the son of Lyss Eugene and Nora (Bly) Grissom; and was raised and educated in Scottsbluff, Neb. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On April 11, 1961, he married Theresa Pankowsky in Bridgeport, Neb. He worked for Sweetwater County Road and Bridge for 30 years and retired Feb. 1, 2002. His interests included fishing, camping, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 41 years of Rock Springs; five sons, Billie Harlow Jr. and his wife of Mills, Wade Harlow of Rock Springs, Bart Harlow of Wheatland, James Harlow of Rawlins and Warren Harlow and his wife of Greeley, Colo.; three daughters, Terry Zogg and her husband of North Platte, Neb., Becky McCallister and her companion of Peever, S.D., and April Cruz and her husband of Rock Springs; two brothers; two sisters; a daughter-in-law; 23 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents; twin sisters; a daughter, Tammie; and a grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 2003 JOHN EWING FLETCHER Graveside services and interment for John Ewing Fletcher were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Fletcher, 67, of 447 N. First E., Green River, died May 4, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River, Fletcher died following a brief battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 30, 1935, in Rock Springs, the son of the late George Young and Inez Ewing Fletcher. Fletcher attended schools in Green River, and was a graduate of the Lincoln High School. He served for three years in the U.S. Navy. Following his naval service, he attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree in geology. Fletcher later received his juris doctorate at the University of Wyoming. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad. Fletcher also practiced as an attorney in Wyoming for many years. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Kay Anderson Fletche of Provo, Utah; nephews, Scott Fletcher and wife Sharon of Orem, Utah, Craig Fletcher and wife Jo of Woods Cross, Utah, and Trent Fletcher and wife Vicky of Provo; one niece, Robyn Pulham and husband Brian of Provo; and one daughter, Sharria Beth Enhiene of Tecumseh, Kan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 2003 BARBARA JEAN WALLACE Funeral services for Barbara Jean Wallace were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2003, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Wayne Sweely conducted the services. Cremation took place following the services. Mrs. Wallace, 56, of 819 Wilderness Trail, Green River, died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 26 years and former resident of Las Vegas, Mrs. Wallace died following an eight and a half year battle with cancer. She was born on Sept. 26, 1946 in Glendale, W.V., the daughter of the late Rudolph E. and Elizabeth Chavenak Tribett. Mrs. Wallace attended schools in Las Vegas and was a graduate of Western High School with the class of 1964. She also attended the Dana McKay Business College. She married Scott G. Wallace in Las Vegas on April 28, 1973. On Sept. 21, 1974, she gave birth to her son, Scott G. Wallace II. Survivors include her husband, Scott G. Wallace of Green River; one son, Scott G. Wallace II of Casper; two brothers, Keith Tribett and wife Karen of Elk Ridge, Utah, and Jay Tribett of Green River; two aunts, Helen Mazock of Shadyside, Ohio, and Ruth Tribett of Las Vegas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Green River Star, May 14, 2003 Alice Margaret Cukale Alice Margaret Cukale, 77, died May 11 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a patient for the past year and one-half. She was born Feb. 9, 1926, in Hudson, the daughter of the late Fred and Kate Senechale Produit. She attended schools in Lander and graduated from Lander Valley High School in 1944. She then graduated from the Wyoming Nursing School and Western Wyoming Community College. She married Valentine Cukale in Rock Springs in 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1970. She was employed as a nurse for Dr. Pryich for many years and also as a nurse at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 35 years until she retired in 1986. She enjoyed crocheting and craft, and was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Bob Cukale and wife Rita and Michael Cukale, all of Rock Springs, and Peter Cukale of Denver; two sisters, Mae Read of Kerns, Utah and Violet Boyne of Florida; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild, seven nieces and five nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was receded in death by one daughter, one sister and six brothers. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Camillus Ellsperman officiated. Interment followed in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. --- Green River Star, May 14, 2003 Ruth Salone Engram Collins Ruth Salone Engram Collins, 90, of Rock Springs, died May 10 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 1, 1912, in Yolanda-on-the-Knot, Ala., the daughter of the late John Henry William and Winnie Hale Engram. She attended schools in Alabama and Kentucky and graduated from Blocton Alabama Normal School in 1929. She attended nursing school in Washington, D.C. She married Dan Harvey Collins in Blocton in 1937. He preceded her in death in 1995. She belonged to the First United Methodist Church, New Hope AME Church in Alabama and the Ruth Circle of the Methodist Church. She was the project director of the Bill Flowers Scholarship Fund at Western Wyoming Community College. Her interests included fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and spending time with her family. Survivors include one son, Edgar Collins; one daughter, Janis Collins-Hutton, both of Rock Springs, two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Willie and Mary Collins of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Willie Caddell, Isoline Muse, Winnie Lee Ware and Lenora Ingram; and two brothers, John and Billy Engram. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs, Rev. Sue Pierce officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Friday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 2003 THELMA LOUISE DITTON NORTH LOGAN, Utah—Funeral services for Thelma Louise Ditton were at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2003, at the North Logan 9th Ward chapel in North Logan. Burial was in Farson on Monday, May 12, 2003, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Ditton, 94, died on Thursday, May 8, 2003, at the home of her daughter in North Logan, Utah. She was born March 3, 1909, in Billings, Mont., the daughter of John and Hazel Ditton Morland. She married Paul George Mehl in 1932 in Billings. He died on May 31, 1947. She married Alfred George Ditton Nov. 20, 1948 in Joliet, Mont. He died on Feb. 12, 1991. She worked as a telephone operator for AT & T and also was an employee at a grocery store. She had lived in Billings, Boulder, Jackson and Farson. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by one daughter; one stepson and one stepdaughter, Beverly Evans and John of North Logan, Utah, Duane Ditton of Lander and Cheryl Kelly and Tom of Clarksville, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 2003 HARRIET GENIEVE THOREN FLAGER REXBURG, Idaho—Graveside services for Harriet Genieve Thoren Flager were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2003, at the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Mrs. Flager, 77, died in Rexburg, Idaho, May 8, 2003, due to complications from cancer. She was born Aug. 20, 1925 in Northwood, N.D., to Gilbert Olson and Helena Sagan. Her childhood was spent on the family farm near Northwood. During her school days, she participated in sports, winning the Grand Forks County Track and Field Pennant for Northwood School. She graduated from Northwood High School in 1944. She married Arthur C. Thoren on Dec. 7, 1946, in Grand Forks, N.D. A daughter, Anita and son, Bradley, were born to this union. Her husband preceded her in death on Sept. 18, 1972. She later married Larry Flager in June of 1993 in Rexburg. They lived in Thorton, Idaho, until the time of her death. Mrs. Flager is survived by her husband, Larry Flager of Thorton; son, Brad Thoren and his wife Sharon of Farson; granddaughter, Kimberly Kirk and husband Jason; grandsons, Tyler and wife Chris Thoren and Tom and wife Kathleen Thoren; great-grandchildren, Stacey, Tanna, Andrea, Maizee, Ighlee, Michael and Kelsey, all of Rock Springs; brothers, Glen Olson of Grand Forks, N.D., and Ruben Olson of Eugene, Ore. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur; daughter, Anita; five brothers; and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 2003 MARLENE KINDEL A memorial services for Marlene Kindel was conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Green River. The Rev. Paul Cain conducted the services. Graveside services and inurnment were conducted at the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Kindel, 64, of 175 Cedar St., Green River, died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a patient for the past one week. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Lander, Worland and Mandan, N.D., Mrs. Kindel had been in ill health since July of 2002. She was born on Aug. 22, 1938 in Mandan, the daughter of the late Joe and Elsie Huber. Mrs. Kindel attended schools in Mandan. She married Melvin Lloyd “Bud” Kindel in Hill City, S.D., on Aug. 27, 1955, and he preceded her in death on April 25, 1997. Mrs. Kindel was a member of the Emnanuel Lutheran Church. Her interests included spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing bridge, playing bingo, reading, and gambling in Wendover. Survivors include two sons, Doug Kindel of Rock Springs and Danny Kindel of Green River; one daughter, Sandy West of Rock Springs; two brothers; two sisters; eight grandchildren, Tiffany Kindel, Niki West, Danielle Kindel, Britni West, Sadie West, Stephanie Kindel, Gina Venta and Kaitlin Kindel; two great-granddaughters, Brianna and Taylor Grenier; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, May 21, 2003 Genevieve Delaurante Genevieve Delaurante, 82, Rock Springs, passed away at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Winton, she died following a two-month illness. She was born on Jan. 6, 1921, in Winton, the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Julia C. Warriner Dodds. She attended schools in Reliance, and was a 1939 graduate of the Reliance High School. She married Pete Delaurante in Rock Springs on July 3, 1940, and he preceded her in death on April 14, 1990. She and her husband were the owners and operators of Pete's Market for 45 years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrow's Catholic Church and Winton Women's Bridge Club. Survivors include one son, Pete F. Delaurante and wife Lisa J. of Rock Springs; two daughters, Kathleen Delaurante of Rock Springs and Marian Kressly and husband Art of Huntington Beach, Calif.; one sister, Beverly Evanoff and husband John of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Mary Beth Francone, Pete Rico Delaurante and Anthony Franklin Delaurante; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Pete and two brothers, Bill and Bob Dodds. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Our Lady of Sorrows catholic Church, 116 Broadway Av., Rock Springs. Father Camilius Ellspermann will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Saint Joseph's section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel Wednesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Thursday morning until time of funeral services. --- Green River Star, May 21, 2003 Ronald L. Cheese Ronald L. Cheese, 68, Rock Springs, passed away May 19 at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 22, 1935, in Evanston, the son of the late Dr. Lawrence A. and Dorothy H. Feldhan Cheese. He attended schools in Evanston and was a graduate of Evanston High School with the class of 1953. He then attended the University of Wyoming for three years and Northwestern University of one year. He was employed by the Wyoming Department of Transportation as the equipment superintendent for 37 years until he retired on April 15, 1995. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Sigma Chi Fraternity. His interests included hunting, fishing, and rock hounding and lapidary. He enjoyed spending time with his family He had a great love of the outdoors and a respect for nature. He is survived by his wife Lorraine Cheese of Rock Springs; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Robin Cheese and wife Robin, John and DeAnna Cheese, and Bradley and Jill Cheese, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Debra Tamosauskas and husband Michael of Colorado Springs, and Brenda Reusser and fiance Rusty Darsey of Houston; one brother, Clarence Cheese of LaGuna Woods, Calif.; two sisters, Edythe Rankin, and Dorothy Coles and husband Dennis, all of Ogden, Utah; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richard and Robert Cheese. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase chapel this afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Thursday until service time. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 2003 ENID CAROLYN FLEW Funeral services for Enid Carolyn Flew were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2003 at the LDS Stake Center in Rock Springs. Bishop Lance Porter conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Flew, 85, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died on Monday, May 19, 2003, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Ms. Flew died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Sept. 18, 1917, in Grassy Lake, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of the late George and Catherine Jones Flew. Ms. Flew attended schools in Reliance and graduated from Reliance High with the class of 1936. She was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company Department Store for 15 years and for the Rock Springs National Bank for 26 years until she retired on July 1, 1983. Flew was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center. Her interests included bowling and flower gardening. Flew is survived by one brother-in-law, Gordon Weir of Rock Springs; nephews, Gene Wardlaw and wife Bruna of Rocklin, Calif., and Drew and Diana Weir of Littleton, Colo.; great-nephews, Bryan Weir of Littleton, Daniel Wardlaw of Winchester, Calif., David Wardlaw of Santa Maria, Calif., Donald Wardlaw, Marion, Iowa, Mark Wardlaw of Salinas, Calif., Kenny Wardlaw, Temacula, Calif., and Jon Wardlaw, El Cajon, Calif.; grand-niece, Diane Santucci; and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 2003 PEGGY ANN FREEMAN WEST MONROE, La.—Funeral services for Peggy Ann Freeman were at 6 p.m. May 20, 2003, at Mansface Church. Mrs. Freeman, 61, of West Monroe, La., formerly of Green River, died Friday, May 9, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Mrs. Freeman was a volunteer for Boys Club of America in Casper, Hospice in Casper, and as a candy striper at St. Francis Hospital. She attended Green River High School, Casper College, LA Tech and ULM. At the time of her death, she worked with her husband and son in the family business. Her hobbies included painting, crocheting, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Herman “Bud” Freeman of West Monroe; son, Sean Freeman and wife Angela of West Monroe; two sisters, Norma Jean Paxton and husband Dick of Green River and Catherine Dods of Phoenix, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Krause; mother, Jean Krause; and a brother, John Krause. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 2003 PATRICIA “PATTY” ELIZABETH ROBINSON MARBLETON—Funeral services for Patricia “Patty” Elizabeth Robinson were conducted May 16, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Fine Arts Building in Big Piney by the Rev. Robert J. Lynch, S.J. Services were preceded by a rosary at St. Anne’s Church. Burial took place at Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney. Mrs. Robinson, 47, died May 13, 2003 at her home in Marbleton. She was born May 16, 1955 in Thermopolis, to Milton Mamot and Rosella Cordes. She graduated from high school in Riverton. She then went on to receive her degree in secondary education at the University of Wyoming. She taught school in Buffalo for two years. In November of 1984, she met and married Jim Robinson in Lubbock, Texas. They moved to Big Piney where she worked for E.O.T. from 1990 until about 2000. Mrs. Robinson gave a long fight against cancer. Survivors include her husband, Jim Robinson of Big Piney; son, Jimmy Robinson of Big Piney; brothers, Ron Mamot and wife Laura of ST. Stevens and Keith Mamot and wife Page of Casper; and sister, Jeanette McIlhenny of Hailey, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her father and mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 2003 DORIS RAE LAVENDER ZOHNER MANILA, Utah—Graveside services for Doris Rae Lavender Zohner were at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2003, at the Manila Cemetery in Manila, Utah. Mrs. Zohner, 72, of Manila, Utah, died May 13, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, after a short illness. She was born May 13, 1930, in Sparks, Nevada, the daughter of William Ray and Fay E. Konold Lavender. She married Lewis F Zohner on August 23, 1952, in Magna, Utah. She had been a resident of Manila since 1971 after moving from Magna. Her interests were oil painting, knitting and reading. She was a member of the Manila Grace Community Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lewis; one son, Richard Zohner, both of Manila; one sister Ethel Mae Lavender Wheeler of Springville, Utah; and one brother, Gene Nelson of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son Terry Zohner; and one brother, Clyde William "Bill" Lavender. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 2003 WILLIAM H. “CHARLIE” CROFTS Memorial services for William H. “Charlie” Crofts were at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2003, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs, with the Rev. Lisa Hart officiating. Military honors and inurnment took place in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Crofts, 66, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, at his home following a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 15, 1937, in Rock Springs, the son of Percy and Elizabeth Fenus Crofts. He graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1955. Crofts served in the Wyoming National Guard for nine years. He was employed by Whisler Chevrolet for 37 years. His interests were hunting, camping, fishing, woodworking, reading, family, autos and computers. Survivors include his sister, Gloria E. McIntosh of Rock Springs; two nieces, Marilyn Warren and husband Bruce of Rock Springs and Gloria E. Cederdahl and husband Harold of Rock Springs; and several great nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one nephew, David P. McIntosh; and one brother-in-law, Donald McIntosh. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 10, 2003 Daisy "Tillie" Korogi Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Daisy "Tillie" Korogi, 91, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Bishop Greg Stenbridge of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be this afternoon and evening, June 10, until 8 p.m. and Wednesday until service-time. She died June 6, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Born Dec. 7, 1911, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of Barton Sr. and Frances (Anselmo) Grosso; and was raised and educated in Reliance. On Nov. 1, 1930, she married John Spence Korogi in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1988, after 57 years of marriage. She was a dental assistant for 23 years in Salt Lake City. A member of the LDS Church, she was past vice president of the Ladies Italian American Civic League in Salt Lake City; and a member of the Young At Heart Senior Citizens' Center in Rock Springs. Survivors include her daughter, Jean Brown, and husband of Rock Springs; two sisters, Pauline Bonuchi and Elizabeth Durnil, both of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. The family would appreciate memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. --- Green River Star, Jun 11, 2003 Raymond F. Venta Raymond F. Venta Sr., 80, Rock Springs, died June 7 at Sage View Care center after having been in ill health for the past two years. He was born March 19, 1923, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Adolph and Lucy Signorello Venta. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1941. He then graduated from the University of Wyoming with a law degree. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and a 50 year member of the Wyoming Bar Association. He enjoyed golfing and traveling. Survivors include three sons, Raymond F. Venta Jr. of Los Angeles, Patrick Venta and wife Geri of Pinckey, Mich. and John /Venta and companion Sandy of Rock Springs; three daughters, Sandra Venta of Billings, Mont., Ardis Venta of Rock Springs and Tammy Hautala of Tucson, Ariz.; one brother, Denny Naab of Casper; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine, and longtime companion Sharron Hymel. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be conducted tomorrow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Military graveside services and inurnment will be conducted in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow before services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 2003 GARNETT E. “GENE” BOWMAN Garnett E. “Gene” Bowman, 75, of 560 Andrews St., Green River, died at his home Wednesday, June 11, 2003. A resident of Green River for the past seven years and former resident of Price, Utah, Bowman had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born June 25, 1927, in Bluefield, Va., the son of the late John Riley and Helen Davidson Bowman. Bowman attended schools in Bluefield. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bowman was a cook and was last employed at the Cowboy Café in Green River. His interests included fishing, tooling leather and working jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include three daughters, Rebecca Wheatley and husband Raymond of Green River, Nila Dodson and husband Nickey of Magnolia, Ark., and Gesila Hargrove and husband Steve of Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother, Doug Bowman and wife Norma of Tazwell, Va.; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Riley Bowman. Private family services will be conducted. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 17, 2003 Martha Gurule Graveside funeral services for Martha Gurule, 61, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park, with Pastor Jessie Ybarra officiating. She died June 15, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Born in Springer, N.M. on August 6, 1941, she was the daughter of Adonais T. and Regine T. Trujillo Gurule. She attended first and second grades at Yellowstone School and then attended Wyoming State Training School, where she lived most of her life. She also lived in Torrington, Rock Springs, and Lander. Survivors include her mother, Regine Trujillo Gurule of Rock Springs; three sisters, Nora and Margie Cordova of Rock Springs and Lorraine Taylor of Portland, Ore.; her grandparents; three aunts; five nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Adonais Gurule. --- Green River Star, Jun 18, 2003 Serafino "Sarf" Rauzi Serafino "Sarf" Rauzi, 81, Rock Springs passed away June 14, at his home after having been in ill health for the past one month. He was born Sept. 23, 1921, in Superior, the son of the late David and Concetta Menghini Rauzi. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. He married the former Colleen Stewart in Rock Springs in 1946. He was a World War II veteran of the European Theater and served with the United States Army. He and his brother Herman owned and operated Rauzi Services since 1950. His interests included spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and spending time at their cabin. He was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, one son and daughter-in-law, David and Diana Rauzi; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Steve Smith; one brother, Herman Rauzi and wife Blanche all of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Father John Savio officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The family respectfully suggests contribution in his memory be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, PO Box 6038, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 2003 KATHLEEN BRUCE A mass of Christian burial for Kathleen Bruce was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at the church. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Bruce, 80, of 533 Canyon Road, Green River, died on Sunday, June 16, 2003, at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Bruce had been in ill health for the past ten years. She was born on Dec. 12, 1922 in Green River, the daughter of the late Lee Francis and Clara P. Bramwell Switzer. Mrs. Bruce attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1940. She married Robert Bruce in Green River in 1945. Mrs. Bruce was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Bruce of Bullhead City, Ariz.; one daughter, Cheryle Dorigatti and husband Tom, Pekin, Ill.; one sister, Clara Florence Gordon and husband Robert A. of Green River; two grandchildren, Kari M. Dorigatti of Frewsburg, N.Y., and Teri R. Dorigatti of Carol Stream, Ill.; two nieces, Vickie Nordgaard of Rapid City, S.D., and Kerry Brookman of El Cerito, Calif.; and one nephew, Robert L. Gordon of Green River. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lynn “Pepper” Switzer; and one grandson, Christopher Dorigatti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 2003 GLENN BRUNNER SHOWLOW, Ariz.—Glenn Brunner, 82, died in Showlow, Ariz., on June 17, 2003, of a prolonged illness. Survivors include his wife, Betty; daughter, Shirley Bishop of Showlow; sister, Audrey Caller of Rock Springs; and sister, Velma Reinhart of Riverside, Calif. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 2003 MARY KATHERINE MORRISON Services for Mary Katherine Morrison were on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pacifica. Burial was next to her husband in Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Morrison, 80, died on June 14, 2003. She was born on June 16, 1922 in Boulder, Ill., to George John Ahlf and Dessie Prudence McIntire Ahlf. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included genealogy and her family. She worked for the Emporium in San Francisco and for the United States Postal Service. She moved to Pacifica, Calif., in 1965 with her husband, Bill. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Catherine and son-in-law, Samuel Graham of Pacifica; brother, Samuel Douglas Ahlf of Sandoval, Ill.; niece, Diane Heath of Mesa, Ariz.; and nephew, Paul Ahlf of Sandoval, Ill. --- Green River Star, Jun 23, 2003 Ernest Jelosek Ernest Jelosek, 97, died June 21, 2003, at Holly Heights Nursing Home in Denver. He was born Jan. 24, 1906, in Trbovlje, Slovenia, Austria, the son of Urban and Ursula Kramzar Jelosek. He worked many jobs throughout his life, including being employed at Kelloggs Lumber, Won Stop Texaco Station, foreman for Gunn-Quealy and as an auto technician for Rays Trucking, retiring in 1970. On June 29, 1927, he married Cecelia Sabo in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on March 5, 1969. He was a member of SNPJ Lodge in Rock Springs and was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Norma Jean Schultz of Aurora, Colo.; one brother, Victor Jelosek and wife Elsie of Rock Springs; one sister, Mollie Radosevich of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Mark, Carl, Paul, Jean, Anne, Lynn and Gail; nine great-grandchildren; and 18 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; one daughter, Helen Louise; two infant children, Frances and Robert; two brothers, John and Rudy Jelosek; and one sister, Rose Littrell. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. The Rev. Camillus Ellspermann will officiate. A Holy rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2003, at the funeral home. Friends may call from noon-8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday one hour prior to the services. Interment will take place in the St. Joseph Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jun 25, 2003 Sue Anne Sturholm Sue Anne Sturholm, 54, died June 18 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after being a patient for eight days. She was born May 12, 1949, in Rock Springs, the daughter of George and Josephine Viox Sturholm. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1967. She also graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in English education. She married David Pedri, and they were later divorced. She then married John Lukaszewicz and they were later divorced. She was a teacher at East Junior High before retiring in 1996 after 21 years. Her interests were crafts, traveling, and her dogs. Sue traveled around the world with her sister and Marjane Telck. She was very creative, and had a great sense of humor. Survivors include her mother of Rock Springs; one sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Gary Mattheis of Jackson; several aunts, one uncle, numerous cousins, three nephews; Michael Mattheis, Scot Mattheis, and Steven and wife Janie Mattheis all of Jackson. She was preceded in death by her father George Sturholm and grandparents. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory and a memorial mass was conducted Monday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Rev. Jan Santich officiated. --- Green River Star, Jun 25, 2003 Eugene Paul Paoli Jr. Eugene Paul Paoli Jr., 75, Rock Springs was pronounced dead June 19 shortly after his arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born Oct. 20, 1927, the son of the late Eugene P. Sr. and Pauline Corazza Paoli. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He attended schools in Rock Springs where he graduated in 1945. He married Shirley DeCora and they were later divorced. He married Norma Ball Pivik in Rock Springs in 1981. He worked for FMC Corporation as a shop foreman for 30 years and retired in 1993. He was a member of the F.O. Eagles No. 151 in Rock Springs and a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and his family. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; three sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Sharrie Paoli and wife Sharrie, and Dave and Theresa Pivik, all of Rock Springs, and Dave and Joanie Paoli of Green River; six daughters, Debbie McGuire and husband Tom of Farson, Darla Taylor and husband Ross, Denise Cross and husband Kendall, Doreen Peretti and husband Kevin, all of Rock Springs; Sheri Ortwein and husband Jeff of Las Vegas and Lynn Sutton of Fort Collins, Colo.; one sister, Margaret Olsen of Rock Springs; 25 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Eugene Paoli III; his second wife Carol and one grandson, Jonathon "Joey" Hale. Funeral services were conducted at Monday at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs, with Father John Savio officiating. Military grave side services and interment were in the Saint Joseph's Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 2003 CHRISTIAN PETER BUNNING A memorial services for Christian Peter Bunnign was conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2003, at the Sweetwater County Events Complex in Rock Springs. The Rev. Ed Mendenhall conducted the services. Bunning, 86, of 418 B St., Rock Springs, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a resident for the past four months. He had been a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Bunning was born on March 3, 1917 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John Theodore and Mary Gray Guy Bunning. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. Bunning also attended the University of Wyoming. He married the former Margaret Ann Fabiny in Denver on June 12, 1943. Bunning was the owner of John Bunning Transfer Company, which was founded in 1895. He began his career as a driver for the company while still in school and became the manager of the company in 1940. He was elected president of the company in 1955, when it incorporated, and served in that capacity until 1994. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the North Side State Bank April 9, 1942, and served as president from Nov. 10, 1969 until Jan. 25, 1999. In addition, he was a cofounder and partner of Red Horse Oil Company, along with his brother, Robert. Bunning had been a member of the First Congregational Church. He served on the Wyoming Trucking Association’s Board of Directors for 62 years and in those years he served as chairman of the Nominations and Resolutions committees and was also a member of the Safety and Operations Committee, Public Relations, By-Laws, Legislative, and the WTA Executive Committees and was president of the Wyoming Trucking Association from 1949 to 1951. He served on the First County Organization Policy Committee of the Association as a member of the Advisory Committee on Highways and as a member of the Governor’s Safety Conference in 1947. He also served 14 years as Wyoming’s ATA vice president. He also was a member of the Executive Committee of the Oilfield Haulers Association and chairman of the Rate Committee for the WTA Interstate Tariff. Bunning also served on the Committee of the Wyoming Public Service Commission to revise the Intrastate Tariffs in Wyoming. In 1981, Bunning received the Con H. Biedermann Humanitarian Award, which is given to a member of the trucking industry who has devoted a large part of his life to public and community service as well as the trucking industry. Bunning was a member of the Rock Springs Shrine Club and worked with the Shrine and the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and potentate of the Shrine, Korein Temple in 1973. He supported and worked with organizations such as the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, the Cowboy Joe Club, Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, the University of Wyoming Alumni Association, the Independent Petroleum Association of the Mountain States, the AGC and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624. Bunning and his company have provided scholarships for students to attend the Western Wyoming Community College. He served on the University of Wyoming’s Board of Trustees from 1970 to 1979. His outdoor interests included hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family at his cabin in Boulder. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margaret Ann Bunning; one son, Chris N. Bunning and wife Mamie of Rock Springs; four daughters, Betty J. Hodges and husband Gary of Green River, Joyce M. Artach, Nancy C. Bunning, and Margaret A. Gibbens and husband John, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert Bunning and wife Mary of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, C. Scott Bunning of Los Angeles, Jeffrey T. Bunning and wife Lisa of Annandale, Va., Bradley A. Bunning of Washington, D.C., and Sara L. Dalton and husband Casey of Rock Springs; two great-granddaughters, Jordan I. Bunning and Madison Guillen of Annandale; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jack Bunning; and one sister, Isabell Kurtz. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 2003 MARTHA ANN and MARY KAY CASTILIANO A rosary for Martha Ann and Mary Kay Castiliano was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Graveside services and inurnment were at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003, at the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Memorial masses for the sisters were conducted in Hawthorne, Calif. Martha Ann Castiliano died Feb. 14, 2003 at the Centinela Hospital. She was born Dec. 24, 1942 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph Castiliano and Ann Uzelac. She was a longtime resident of Hawthorne, Calif., and former resident of Rock Springs. Mary K. Castiliano died March 31, 2003, at the Kindred Hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1945 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph Castiliano and Ann Uzelac. She was a longtime resident of Hawthorne, Calif., and former resident of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 2003 JOSEPHINE WILSON ECCEL BOUNTIFUL, Utah—Funeral services for Josephine Wilson Eccel were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at the Bountiful Tabernacle. Interment was in Green River. Mrs. Eccel, 81, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at her home in Bountiful, Utah. She was born July 1, 1921, in Granger, the daughter of Martin and Agatha Helgeson Wilson-Larson. She married Arthur Eccel on Nov. 11, 1939, later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was the business manager of Lakeview Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included cooking, gardening, crossword puzzles, needlework and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, two sons, and three daughters, Chris, Robert, JoEtte “Jodi” Bullock, Rebecca Jones and Deborah Leighton; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Woodrow and Algot Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Daniel; two half-brothers, Harold and Harry Larsen; and two sisters, Esther Cook and Wanda Dreasen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 2003 REBECCA “BECKY” MARIE JACKSON Funeral services for Rebecca “Becky” Marie Jackson were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at the New Hope Baptist Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Miss Jackson, 52, died June 9, 2003. She was born to Amos and Kathryn L. Jackson on April 9, 1951 in Rock Springs. She was the third oldest of six siblings. She joined the church and was baptized at an early age. She was instrumental in helping to organize The New Hope Baptist Church. Ms. Jackson’s adventures took her to many cities and she made the church and being close to God priorities. Her most recent church was the Greater Zion Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga. While attending school in Rock Springs, she received many awards. She sang and won several talent shows. She was part of the Tigerette Drill Team at Rock Springs High School and they won many competitions. She attended Howard University where she received her master’s in business administration. She worked for 23 years at PeterKiewitt, starting at Black Butte in Rock Springs, then transferring to the Eastern Division in Baltimore, Fla., and Atlanta. She leaves behind her son, Brandon Kyle Jackson and grandson, Ebony Deshaunn of Atlanta, Ga.; her parents, Amos and Kathryn Jackson of Rock Springs; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Pam Jackson of Rock Springs; sister, Edith Jackson and husband Alonzo of Denver; sister, Carolyn Jackson of Denver; fiancee, Rick Owens, Atlanta; niece Pamela Marvel; three nephews, Cory, Brad and Ty Jackson; great nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Amos Jr.; nephew, Justin Lamar; and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 2003 BRENT D. MURPHY Funeral services for Brent D. Murphy were Saturday, June 21, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Matthews Mortuary Chapel. Burial was in the Thayne Cemetery. Murphy, 54, died on Tuesday, June 17, 2003, in Granger. He was born Nov 11, 1948 in Montpelier, Idaho, to DeVerle and Goldie Gaydon Murphy. He married Debra Ann Lewis on August 17, 1979, in Montpelier, Idaho. They have two children. Brent worked as a ranch hand in Dingle Idaho. They later moved to Granger, where he worked for the Wyoming Highway Department and the town of Granger. He was an avid outdoorsman, and his interests included camping, hunting and fishing. Brent was a hunting guide and he was the town sheriff for Granger. Murphy is survived by his wife, Debra; two sons, Jason and Tyrel of Granger; one son, Neal Murphy from a previous marriage; four grandchildren, Mike Murphy, Leesa, Mitch and Rayann Barrera of Las Vegas, Nev.; three brothers, Brad and Bonnie Murphy, Dave and Annette Murphy and Kelly and Kathy Murphy; and two sisters, Dorothy and Elvin Rippetoe and Vicki and John Brannen. He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents. --- Green River Star, Jul 2, 2003 Thomas J. Daven Thomas J. Daven, 62, Green River, passed away June 26 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past nine days. He was born April 5, 1941, in New York, the son of the late George and Mary Kereszi Daven. He attended schools there and married Lorriane Williamson in Green River in 1987. His interests included oil painting and fishing. He also was a sports enthusiast and a comedian. He belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of Green River; one step-daughter, Debbie Brady of New York; one sister, Dorothy Kudar and husband Joe of Green River; two brothers, George Daven and wife Anne of Florida and Jim Daven and wife Diane of New York; two step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Father Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 3, 2003 CORINA FERNANDEZ Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Corina Fernandez, 83, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, at New Life Ministries in Rock Springs by Pastors John Ratcliff and Bonnie Rice. Interment will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, July 3, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. She died June 30, 2003, at University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, after a sudden illness. Born May 6, 1920, in Arroyo Seco, N.M., she was the daughter of Ambrocio and Sophia (Duran) Gonzales; and was raised and educated in New Mexico. On April 1, 1944, she married Emilio Fernandez in Arroyo Seco. He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1975, after 31 years of marriage. Her interests included spending time with her family, keeping in touch with her sisters in New Mexico, going to church, and playing bingo. She was a member of New Life Ministries. Survivors include eight sons, Eli-Roy Fernandez and his fiancee, Paul and Joe Fernandez and their wives, Ben Fernandez and his fiancee, James and Vincent Fernandez, Clarence Fernandez and his fiancee, and Danny Fernandez and his wife, all of Rock Springs; four daughters, Lydia Guerro, Bernice Romero and her husband and Vivian Garreans, all of Rock Springs, and Agnes Romero and her husband of Vaditos, N.M.; four sisters, Barbara Montoya of Rock Springs and Soledad Martinez, Evilia Pacheco and Loque Valencia, all of Arroyo Seco; 34 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Marcita Fernandez; three brothers; and two granddaughters. The family would appreciate memorials to Lifeline, in care of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, P.O. Box 1359, Rock Springs 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4 and 5, 2003 EDWARD CLAYTON TAYLOR TUCSON, Ariz.—A memorial service for Edward Clayton Taylor was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Military graveside services and inurnment were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Taylor, 55, of 4560 S. Country Club Road, Tucson, Ariz., died on Jan. 10, 2003, at his home. He was a resident of Tucson since 1989 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. Taylor was born on Jan. 26, 1947 in Rock Springs, the son of John F. Taylor and Emma Wilson Taylor Magee. He was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1965. After graduation he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed in Hawaii. Following his discharge from the Coast Guard, he was employed at the Rock Springs Post office as a mail carrier and worked part-time inside. At the time of his death, he was employed as a storage yard manager. Survivors include his mother, Emma Magee of Rock Springs; his father, John F. Taylor of Green River; two daughters, Vichelle “Shelly” Christie and husband Andrew of Tucson and Sherry Kenne of Fort Collins, Colo.; one sister, Jeanne Zueck and husband Bob of Rock Springs; one half-sister, Cyntha Kahle and husband Roger of Moorepark, Calif.; one-half brother, Harvey Brian Taylor and wife Lisa of Stockton, Calif.; six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and one aunt, Kathryn Taylor of Pinedale. Cremation took place in Arizona. --- Green River Star, Jul 9, 2003 Anna Porenta Anna Porenta, 90, Rock Springs, died July 2 at the home of her grandson in Taylorsville, Utah. She was born April 27, 1913, in Superior, the daughter of the late John and Frances Kujelj Reme. She attended schools in Quealy and Slovenia and married John Porenta in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death in 1970. She was employed as a nurses' aid at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 16 years until her retirement in 1976. Her interests included making potica, rag rugs and spending time with her family. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, SNPJ Lodge and the Young at Heart Senior Center. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Louise Porenta of Rock Springs; one brother, Frank Reme of Rock Springs; one sister, Marge Johnson and husband Wayne of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one son, John R. Porenta; one sister, Ida Tarno and two brothers, John and Felix Reme. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday at Our Lady of Sorrows with Father Tom Sheridan officiating. --- Green River Star, Jul 9, 2003 Odessa Shuster Odessa Shuster, 80, Stroudsburg, Penn., died June 28 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Stroudsburg. She was born July 25, 1922, in Belden, N.D., the daughter of the late Signe Tukahen and Edward Joseph Keranen. She started school in North Dakota but finished in Rock Springs where she graduated with the class of 1941. She married John Michael Shuster in Virginia in 1942 and the marriage was later blessed in the Catholic Church. She worked as an attache to the surgeon general in Washington, D.C., during World War II and then for the Department of Defense in Denver. She also worked at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 14 years. She was a member of the American Legion and Saint Michaels Circle in Rock Springs. Survivors include three daughters, Marilyn "Mel" Nomis of Green River, Patty Shuster Pulley and husband Ken of East Stroudsburg, Penn., and Kathleen Shuster and husband Roy Yinger of Santa Fe, N.M.; one sister, Jacqueline Chait and husband Maurice of Tempe, Ariz.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Raleigh and Edward Keranen. Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be celebrated July 26 at 10 a.m. at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jul 9, 2003 Ruby Angela Pendergrass Ruby Angela Pendergrass, 47, Rock Springs, passed away July 3, 2003, at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past two years. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 27, 1955, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Frank and Sally Bowen Sellers. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1974 Rock Springs High School graduate. She later graduated from Western Wyoming Community College. She married Douglas Pendergrass in Rock Springs on June 8, 1974, and they later divorced. She is survived by one son, Kevin Pendergrass of Rock Springs; one daughter, Shelly Pendergrass of Green River; three brothers, Pat Urbanski of Hudson, Mike Sellers of Rock Springs, and Frank Sellers Jr.; one sister, Cindy Storey of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Bailey Renee Jones; one aunt, Sue Doak; four cousins, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sally Bowen Macy; her father, Frank Sellers; maternal and paternal grandparents and two nephews. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service was conducted this Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pastor Lamar Jackson officiated. Graveside services and inurnment were at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jul 9, 2003 Hazel M. Menghini Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Hazel M. Menghini, 94, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Visitation will be at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon until 8 p.m. and Thursday until service-time. She died July 4, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Born Feb. 8, 1909, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of Matthew and Margaret (Pussilla) Mattonen; was raised and educated in Reliance and Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1927. On Oct. 2, 1935, she married Emmett Menghini at Our Lady of Sorrows. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, BBB Bridge Club, and St. Catherine's Circle of St. Mary's Altar Society; and lived her life in simplicity, tranquility and laughter. Survivors include five daughters and their husbands, Pat Johnson of Cheyenne and Annette Johnson, Jeanne Mason, Dorothy Bonomo and Lynn Hay, all of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a cousin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two infant daughters, Margaret Ann and Marilyn; two grandsons; two sisters, Flora Patterson and Edna Mattonen; and two brothers, Bill and Ray Mattonen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 2003 DYLLON J. BYRNE Funeral services for Dyllon L. Byrne were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2003, at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Dennis Cloonan officiated. A parish rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Dyllon J. Byrne, 3, of 1210 Elk St., Rock Springs, died at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 1:39 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2003. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born on July 20, 1999, in Rock Springs, the son of Delores Hepker and Russell Byrne. Survivors include his mother, Delores Hepker of Rock Springs; his father, Russell Byrne and stepmother Cheryl Byrne; two sisters, Shannon Ann Hepker and Rachel Smith of Oregon; one brother, Tony Byrne; two stepsisters, Elizabeth L. Dunn of Bridger Valley and LaShay Fellars of Rock Springs; four stepbrothers, Bryan Foster and Matthew Foster of Rock Springs and Byron A. Mair and Bradley M. Mair, both of Evanston; maternal grandparents, Ann Kendrick and husband Rick of Rock Springs; maternal great-grandmother, Delores Milander; paternal grandfather, Laverne Byrne of Rock Springs; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Billie and Harold Stanton; paternal great-grandmother, Hazel Bagshaw of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by great-uncle, Lester Wirtz; his paternal great-grandfathers, Walter Bagshaw and Ralph Byrne; paternal great-grandmother, Cedora Byrne; one cousin, Shayla Byrne; and one aunt, Cynthia Byrne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 2003 ANDREW SPENCE KOROGI A memorial service for Andrew Spence Korogi was conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Military graveside services and inurnment was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Korogi, 81, of 826 Bushnell Ave., Rock Springs, die don July 1, 2003 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Korogi had been in ill health for the past one month. He was born on Dec. 12, 1921, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Mike and Elizabeth Spence Korogi. Korogi attended schools in Reliance. He married Edith Pennington in Rock Springs on Dec. 31, 1946. Korogi was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was employed by Stauffer Chemical for 20 years and retired as a supervisor in 1988. Korogi was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included bowling, sports, and working with wood. Survivors include his wife, Edith Korogi of Rock Springs; one brother, Kenneth Korogi of Rock Springs; one grandson, Erik Penoff and wife Christina of Rock Springs; one great-grandson, Aaron Andrew Penoff; son-in-law, Jim Penoff; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anna and Dutch Clark; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Vicki Korogi Penoff; four brothers, Bud, Jack, Chick and Les; and two sisters, Christina and Mary Lou. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 2003 UBALDO TRUJILLO Funeral services for Ubaldo Trujillo were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2003 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Roger Domeney conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were David Martinez, Joey Gardea, Tim Benedict, Shane Hart, Andy Miller and Wade Clause. Honorary pallbearers were Clise Martinez, Ted Toreez, Augustine Gardea, Mike Dunlap, Dan Wilson, Rick Corbett, Dave Padilla and Jim Torrez. Trujillo, 97, of 35 W. Third St., Green River, died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2003, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where he had been a resident for the past one month. He had been a resident of Green River since 1950 and former resident of Cleveland, N.M. He was born on July 11, 1905, in Cleveland, N.M., the son of the late Jose and Requilda Valdez Trujillo. Trujillo attended schools in Cleveland. He married Salome Pando in Mora, N.M., on Feb. 1, 1932, and she preceded him in death on July 24, 1995. Trujillo was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad as a section man for 22 years and retired in 1972. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. His interests included spending time with his family, visiting with friends, gardening, fishing, walking and reading. Survivors include two sons, Leo Trujillo and wife Mary Ann of Green River, and Ben Trujillo and wife Lorraine of Loveland, Colo.; three daughters, Sadie Torrez and husband Ted of Loveland, Colo., Rose Martinez and husband Glise, Lorraine Gardea and husband Augustine all of Green River; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Salome; one son, Alfonso; one daughter-in-law, Donna; four sisters, Ifania, Fidolina, Rosa and Flor; and three brothers, Eusebio, Amadeo and Joe. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 13, 2003 Joshua Lee Liddle Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Joshua Lee Liddle, 22, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by the Rev. Ted York. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be this afternoon until 8 p.m. and Wednesday morning until service-time. He died July 11, 2003, in Laramie, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born Dec. 4, 1980, he was the son of Dale and Barbara (Stainbrook) Liddle; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1998. He was a materials coordinator for Halliburton Services. His interests included playing soft-pitch softball and pool; bowling; riding his motorcycle; snowmobiling; and camping, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his mother and father, both of Rock Springs; brother, Dustin Liddle; a nephew; maternal grandparents, Jack and Carolyn Stainbrook; paternal grandparents, George and Barbara Liddle of Indianapolis; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 16, 2003 Barbara Jean Schreiner Barbara Jean Schreiner, 66, of 2905 Colima Drive, Rock Springs, died on Monday, July 14, 2003, at Saint Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Schreiner had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 33 years and former resident of Laramie and Denver. She was born on April 27, 1937, in Minatare, Neb., the daughter of the late Harold and Betsy Nelson Scott. Mrs. Schreiner attended schools in Minatare, and was a graduate of the Minatare High School with the class of 1954. She married Harlan Schreiner in Denver in 1956. Mrs. Schreiner was the co-owner and operator of U.S. Tech for 19 years and had also been employed by the Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for 10 years. Her interests included spending time with her grandchildren, golfing, fishing, and traveling. Survivors include her husband, Harlan of Rock Springs; two sons, Ron Schreiner and wife Misty of Missoula, Mont., and Warren Schreiner and wife Jeanna of Rock Springs; one daughter, Lynne Schreiner and companion Jack Unger of Rock Springs; one brother, Bill Hineman and wife Dorothy of Morrill, Neb.; her mother-in-law, Bernice Schreiner of Denver; four grandchildren, Tyler Schreiner, Dana Schreiner, Amber Schreiner and Alischa Schreiner; five great-grandchildren, Lexy Schreiner, Kaleb Schreiner, Cassidy Schreiner, Gabriel Schreiner and Walter Dean Shaffer; and eight nieces and nephews, Sandy, Cheryl, David, Mike, Jerry, Robin, Randy and Richie. She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Brandon Schreiner; and two brothers, Don Hineman and Bob Hineman. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. David W. Bowers will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the chapel Thursday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Friday morning at the chapel until time of services. A reception will follow the services at the Holiday Inn Ball Room. Pallbearers will be Jake Dale, Jason Schuh, Buddy Nauman, Kris Clark, Brian Erickson and Rick Clarke. Honorary pallbearers will be Louie Cloyd, Kevin Cloyd, Robby Cloyd, Jack Unger, Rob Sains, David Brinkinhoff, Drew Varley, Tony Alias and John Onisto. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 19, 2003 August George Kaumo Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident August George Kaumo, 92, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 21, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Visitation at the funeral home will be Sunday afternoon until 8 p.m. and Monday morning until service-time. He died July 17, 2003, at his home, following three months of ill health. Born Oct. 12, 1910, in Durango, Colo., he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Daltrozzo) Kaumo; and was raised and educated in Rock Springs. He had lived in Rock Springs for 85 years. On June 29, 1935, he married Dorothy Godber in Rock Springs. A coal miner, he worked for Union Pacific Coal Co. for 30 years and retired in 1972. He then worked for the city of Rock Springs for 20 years. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the United Mine Workers of America. His interests included fishing, hunting, rock-hunting, and following the Atlanta Braves. Survivors include his wife of 68 years of Rock Springs; three sons and their wives, Jack E. Kaumo of Rock Springs, Joe A. Kaumo of Pinedale and August W. Kaumo of Rock Springs; sister, Mary Motichka of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, a sister, several nieces and nephews, and a daughter-in-law. The family would appreciate memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 2003 JEAN BUSTON BARRAS Graveside services and inurnment for Jean Buxton Barras wee at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Barras, 78, died July 11, 2003, at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was born May 8, 1925 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Ralph J. and Aggnes Hosson Buxton. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1945. She received her RN degree with the last graduating class of Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital in 1948. She married Alvin Barras on Dec. 15, 1948, in Rupert, Idaho. Her interests including fishing, being outdoors, spending summers in Pinedale, knitting, and embroidering for her family. Survivors include her husband, Alvin of Rock Springs; one daughter, Lynn Goodrick and husband Russell of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Stacy Goodrick of Rock Springs and Jennie Goodrick of Pendleton, Ore. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ralph Buxton; sister, Grace Youngberg; and grandparents, Gracie and John Hosson. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Jul 23, 2003 Anna Maria Bazzanella Anna Maria Bazzanella, 36, Rock Springs, died July 19 at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for the past week. She was born Oct. 13, 1966, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Albert Bazzanella and Anna Ribovich Bazzanella. She graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1984. She was employed by the Rocky Mountain Service Bureau for the past six years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She also loved animals and enjoyed her two dogs, cat and bird. One of her biggest interests was music. Survivors include her parents of Rock Springs; one brother, Albert Bazzanella III and wife Shawn of Rock Springs; one sister, Cheryl Garduno of Rock Springs; four nephews; two nieces; one great aunt; several aunts, uncles,and cousins. She is also survived by her beloved life-long friend, Debby Piedor of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bazzanella Sr.; her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ribovich; two cousins, Brian John Ribovich and Damara Velikaneye, and one uncle, Rudy Mecca. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father John Savio will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. this evening at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel this afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again tomorrow at the chapel until service time. The family suggests donations in her memory be made to the Rock Springs Humane Society. --- Green River Star, Jul 23, 2003 Cyril Rahonce Cyril Rahonce, 91, Rock Springs, died July 18 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness. He was born March 17, 1912, in Kranj, Slovenia, Yugoslavia, the only son of the late Frank and Frances Sustercich Rahonce. He was educated in Slovenian public schools. He then came to the United States by himself in 1928 to learn automotive mechanics under the tutelage of Rudolph Stephoin. During the Depression he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps where he learned the masonry trade which was the basis of all his businesses including Rahonce Construction and Concrete. He married the former Angela Pivik in 1935 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death in 1984. He later married the former Paula Strauss in Ljubjana, Yugoslavaia. He was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the BPO Elks Lodge 624 and an active member of the Slovenski Dom. Survivors include his wife of Rock Sprigs; Frances Perkins and husband Dempsey, Marian Jansen, Carla Killam, Paula Watts and husband Randy; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by one infant son, Ronald Raymond Rahonce; five sisters, Christina Mehle, Paula Pritez, Julia Homan, Antonia Rahonce and Frances Rahonce and four nephews. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated yesterday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Interment took place in the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family respectfully suggests donations in his memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, the American Heart Association, 200 West 17th Street, Suite 10, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 or the St. Joseph's Children's Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington, 82240-1117. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 26, 2003 Hugh Ross "Bud" Gilbert Funeral services for Hugh Ross "Bud" Gilbert, 88, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 28, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today, July 27, and Monday morning until service-time. He died July 25, 2003, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after six months of ill health. He had been a resident of Sage View for the last two years. Born Nov. 6, 1914, in West Unity, Ohio, he was the son of Hugh Ross Sr. and Lizzie (Winger) Gilbert; and moved with the family to Green River in 1929. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1933. He then began working for Mountain Fuel Supply Co. and remained until his retirement in 1973. On Dec. 24, 1936, he married Genevieve James in Rock Springs. A longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, he also belonged to Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. He loved the outdoors and photography and was an expert fly-fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, daughter Kathy Gilbert, son Jim Gilbert, and a grandson, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Olive Smith of Green River and Fredia Lee of Pinedale; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Audrey Fields and Betty Jean Hulen. The family would appreciate memorials to the Young at Heart Senior Center, 538 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs, 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 26, 2003 Philip Paul Percich Memorial Mass for Columbus, Ohio, resident Philip Paul Percich, 77, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 28, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Graveside services will follow in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. He died June 30, 2003, at St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus, following a battle with cancer. A native of Rock Springs, he was born May 1, 1925, the son of Marko and Yela (Matich) Percich, and was raised and educated there, graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1943. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a naval aviator. A 33-year resident of Columbus, he retired in 1985 as a mechanical engineer and became a real estate agent. He worked for Horne and Associates until the time of his death. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Columbus, Knights of Columbus and the Navy League. Survivors include his daughter, Pandora Porter, and her husband, a son, Brandon Allen, and two grandsons, all of Columbus; two stepchildren, Leslie Leis of Kettering, Ohio, and David Tompkins and his wife of Philadelphia; five step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; brother, Angelo Percich, and his wife of St. Paul, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Spiro Percich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 2003 HERBERT PAWLESKA A funeral service for Herbert Pawleska was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2003, at the church. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pawleska, 74, of 341 Bramwell St., Green River, died Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River, Pawleska had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born on Aug. 17, 1928 in North Loup, Neb., the son of the late Anton and Flossie May Brown Pawleska. Pawleska attended schools in North Loup. He married Catherine Anna Zwiener in Green River on March 25, 1950. Pawleska was employed as an equipment operator for FMC for 38 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His interests included vacationing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Catherine of Green River; two sons, Everett Pawleska of Ogden, Utah, and John Pawleska and wife Terry of Green River; three daughters, Elaine Boyer and husband Don, Deanna Bakkala and husband Alan, and Linda Maynard and husband Bud, all of Green River; one brother, Everett Dean Pawleska of Green River; one sister, Evie McDonald of Green River; 10 grandchildren, Steve Boyer, Jeremy Boyer, Heather Boyer, Cory Pawleska, Troy Pawleska, Crystal Hansen, Samantha Maynard, Randy Maynard, Melissa Yoshimume and Jennifer Geiger; six great-grandchildren, Kadie Hansen, Haley Hansen, Ashley Boyer, Kyle Boyer, Katrina Maynard and Madison Maynard; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Edward Pawleska; and one sister, Mary Pish. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 2003 MANDA TOMICICH FAIRBANKS, Alaska—A mass of Christian burial for Manda Tomicich was celebrated at 10 a.m. on July 23, 2003 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Dennis Culoonan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment took place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Tomicich, 81, died on July 16, 2003, at the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. Mrs. Tomicich lived most of her life in Rock Springs. She moved to Alaska a few years ago. She was born in Rock Springs in the house her sister now lives in on Jan. 4, 1912, to Ralph and Matilda Skorup. She married Peter Tomicich Jan. 1, 1929. He preceded her in death in 1950. Mrs. Tomicich worked for many years at Grub’s Drive In. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters, Lois Corley of Sedona, Ariz., and Barbara Rich of Fairbanks; granddaughter, LeAnn Rich of Tucson, Ariz.; grandsons, Leland Rich of Fairbanks and Dean Wirtz of Phoenix; tow great-grandchildren, Manda and Max Wirtz; two sisters, Mary Welsh and Eva Wolfe of Rock Springs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter; son, Emil; sisters, Anne, Catherine, Rose, Mara, Alice and Helen; and brothers, Matthew, Mike and Nick. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 29, 2003 Raymond E. "Buzzy" Graham Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Raymond E. "Buzzy" Graham, 65, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. Dennis Cloonan. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, July 29, at the church. Visitation will be this afternoon until 4 p.m. in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs; and at the church until 8 p.m. today and Wednesday morning until service-time. He died July 27, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following an illness of five years. Born April 23, 1938, in Rock Springs, he was the son of James and Pearl Graham; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1957. He was a noted high-school football player. On April 24, 1964, he married Beverly Welsh in Rock Springs. Their marriage was later solemnized at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. During his life, he was involved in activities associated with the Graham Ranch, south of Rock Springs. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, F.O. Eagles Aerie No. 151, and the Grazing Association. Survivors include his wife of 39 years of Rock Springs; brother, Stanley Graham of Bloomfield, N.M.; four sisters, Frances Taylor and her husband of Riverton, Mary Lindsey and Ruth Anderson and their husbands, both of Rock Springs, and Hazel Graham of Lander; a brother-in-law; several nieces and nephews; and godson, Ira Dickinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joe W. and Tom Graham; son, Larry R. Graham; parents-in-law; and a brother-in-law. The family would appreciate memorials to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St., Suite D, Rock Springs 82901; or St. Joseph's Children's Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington 82240-1117. --- Green River Star, Jul 30, 2003 Clara Wisniewski Clara Wisniewski, 89, Rock Springs died at the Sage View Care Center July 27. She was born May 25, 1914, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Martin and Mary Noviki Sturman. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1932. She was involved in several organizations, including the Homemaker's Club. Survivors include one daughter, Martha Bartolic and son-in-law; Martha and Emil Bartolic of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Diane Wisniewski of Van Couver, Wash.; her companion of many years Bill Loncor of Rock Springs; one sister, Frances Cawletti of Paris, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son Roger Wisniewski; three brothers, Martin, Robert and Joseph Sturnman; and four sisters Helen, Victoria, Leona and Mary. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel until 8 p.m. this evening and Thursday at the chapel until service time. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 31, 2003 Danika Autumn Renee Wilson Graveside services for Danika Autumn Renee Wilson, infant daughter of Chris and Jennifer (Wakefield) Wilson of Rock Springs, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, in the Babyland Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery by the Rev. Billy Morris of the Church of Christ. Danika died July 28, 2003, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Survivors include her parents; paternal grandparents, Garry and Connie Wilson of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, L. Dean and Sherry Atwood of Rock Springs and George and Bobbie Wakefield of Green River; five aunts; two cousins; and great-grandparents, Dean and Paula Atwood of Green River, Ken and Kathy Dinkel of Minnesota, Margie Wakefield of Diamondville, Marv and Jan Gregory of California and Pat Wilson and Frank and Shirley McCleary, all of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her sister, Clover Dawn Virginia Wilson, on June 12, 2002; great-grandfather, Lee Ray Wilson; and great-great-grandmother, Alberta Virginia Graf. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 31, 2003 LOUISE SYLVIA LESKO Louise Sylvia Lesko, 86, of 1644 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, she lived in Pinedale for 15 years at the Sublette County Retirement Center and was a former resident of Green River, both at the Villa and the Convalescent Center for the past one and one half years and at Sage View Care Center to present. She was born on Feb. 5, 1917, in Olmitz, Iowa, the daughter of the late Charles Del Pierre and Marie Vanderecken Del Pierre. Mrs. Lesko attended schools in Williamson, Iowa, and graduated from the Williamson High School with the class of 1935. She married Andy Lesko on June 4, 1936, in Lancaster, Mo., and he preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1985. Mrs. Lesko was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Leon Lesko and wife Frances of Rock Springs; one daughter, Nancy Pivik and husband Arthur of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Edward Pivik of Houston, Texas, DeAnna Cheese and husband John, Dewayne Pivik and wife Debra, Jim Lesko and wife Stephanie, and Jon Lesko and wife Dena, all of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Branden Cheese, Kody Pivik and Erik Pivik. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andy; one daughter in infancy, Lois Ann; and four brothers, John, Leon, Charles and Phillip; and four sisters, Madeline, Charlotte, Lucille and Mary. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio will officiate. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at the chapel. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel Friday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Saturday at the chapel until time of funeral services. The family will be receiving friends and family at the home of Leon Lesko, 1644 Walnut St., Rock Springs, and at the home of Nancy Pivik, 1422 Carbon St., Rock Springs. --- Casper Star Tribune, Aug 1, 2003 Virginia Elizabeth Winford Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Virginia Elizabeth Winford, 33, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, and Monday until service-time. She died July 29, 2003, at her home. Born July 5, 1970, in Oxnard, Calif., she was the daughter of James Fisher and Edith Arnella (Fralicker) Winford; and attended schools in Green River, Napa, Calif., and Benton City, Wash. Her interests included bowling, computers, reading, and embroidering. Survivors include her parents, James Winford and his wife, Danda, of California and Edith Conner and her husband, Randy, of Rock Springs; three sons, Jerry, Randy and Andy Baum, all of Utah; two daughters, Amber Baum of Rock Springs and Emily Baum of Utah; three brothers, Jeff Iverson of California, Jody Conner of Rock Springs and Jason Winford of California; two sisters, Jullie Van Greiken of California and Julia Nichols of Rock Springs; grandparents, Betty and Hank Jorgensen of Nevada, Sam and Louise Conner of Rock Springs and Warren and Erna Dowling of California; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jimmie Winford; and grandmothers, Zelda Pierce and Virginia Cheeks. The family would appreciate memorials to the Donovan Iverson Trust Fund, in care of Danda Winford, 720 Burnell St., Napa, Calif. 94559. Donovan is her 8-year-old nephew who has muscular dystrophy. --- Casper Star Tribune, Aug 1, 2003 Jimmy Lee Smith Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Jimmy Lee Smith, 77, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Duane Braegger. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3; and Monday until service-time. She died July 29, 2003, in Salt Lake City. Born Oct. 16, 1925, in Wewoka Seminoe, Okla., she was the daughter of William Clarence and Icy S. Brown; was raised and educated in Oklahoma; and graduated from high school in 1943. On Dec. 28, 1941, she married Bill C. Smith in Seminole, Okla. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1986, after 44 years of marriage. She had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1956. On April 4, 1998, she married Bill B. Smith. Her interests included spending time with her family, collecting fun things, and shopping. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; son, Randy Smith, and his wife of Thornton, Colo.; a daughter-in-law; and five grandchildren. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Steve Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 2, 2003 DOUGLAS RAY BERNARD Funeral services for Douglas Ray Bernard were conducted Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 2 p.m. a the Church of the Nazarene in Green River. The Rev. Wayne Sweely conducted the services. Bernard, 35, Rock Springs, died July 22, 2003, from injuries he received in an industrial accident. He was born Oct. 14, 1967 in Cheyenne, the son of Gaye Winter and Dean Bernard. He graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1986 and from the Utah Technical College in 1988 with an applied science degree in diesel mechanics. He married Stephanie Schofield and they were later divorced. At the time of his death, he was employed by Wyoming Rents and Bunning Transfer. His interests included bowling, the outdoors and country music. Survivors include five children, Samantha, Shea “Bubba,” Monty, Shelby and Kade, all of Manila; his parents, Don and Gaye Winter of Green River, and Dean and Rose Bernard of Rock Springs; four brothers, Tracy Bernard and wife Connie, Daryl Winter and wife Misty, Cory Bernard and wife Dawn and Josh Winter, all of Green River; four stepbrothers, Larry Winter and wife Val, Keith Winter and wife Jody, and Lynn Winter and wife Jessica, all of Green River, and Barry Winter and wife Lucinda of Vernal; two sisters, Sheli Smith and husband Robert of Grand Junction, Colo., Delaina Robertson and Donetta Winter, both of Green River; three stepsisters, Brenda Standlee and husband Curtis of Kingman, Ariz., Cindy Winter and Sherry Winter, both of Green River; great-grandmother, Pearl Zimmerman; great-grandfather, Harry Karician; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 2, 2003 ROBERT J. FLOR SR. Graveside services and inurnment for Robert J. Flor Sr., were at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003, at the St. Joseph Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Flor, 100, a lifetime resident of Rock Springs, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a resident for the past two months. Flor was born Dec. 9, 1902 in Rock Springs, the son of Ralph and Colomba Flor. He married Bessie Alice Jordon on Jan. 2, 1925, in Rock Springs. Following the death of Bessie, he married Mlanch West in 1963. Flor was employed in the Rock Springs area in retail sales. In 1918 he started work for the Union Mercantile, delivering merchandise with a horse and wagon. In 1948 he was employed by Broadway Motors as general manger of the used car lot. He worked there until 1953, then became manager of the Rock Springs Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Afterward, he returned to work at the Union Mercantile as manager of the furniture department until his retirement in 1970. After retirement, he spent his winters in Mesa, Ariz. In 1990, he moved to Mesa as a full-time resident until his return home in 2003. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge in Rock Springs. Survivors include his second wife, Blanch of Mesa; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Ira of Rock Springs; two grandsons, Bob Joe and wife Barbara and Danny and wife Kimberly, all of Rock Springs; and three great-grandchildren, Kayla, Nicole and Ashley, all of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie; his parents, Ralph and Colombo Flor; a brother and sister-in-law, Guido and Dale Flor; and two sisters, Ida Flor and Velma Flor McCorkle. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 2003 ROBERT KUCKERT A mass of Christian burial for Robert Kuckert was at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, at the church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Monsignor Eugene Sullivan officiated. Kuckert, 63, of 210 Crossbow, Green River, died at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, 2003. Kuckert had been in ill health for the past three months. He was born on May 19, 1940 in Kief, N.D., the son of William and Lillian Krien Kuckert. He attended schools in McClusky, N.D., and graduated from the McClusky High School with the class of 1958. He married the former Louise Flores in Green River on Aug. 7, 1964. He served in the U.S. Army. Kuckert was an accountant at General Chemical, a maintenance man for the railroad and Sweetwater County School District No. 2, and also owned and operated an auto body shop. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, F.O. Eagles No. 2350 in Green River, and the American Legion in Martin, S.D. His interests included tinkering and restoring old cars, yard work, building structures, his grandchildren and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Louise of Green River; his mother, Lillian Kuckert of New Salem, N.D.; one son, William S. Kuckert of Green River; one daughter, Susan L. Gazewood and husband Brian of Kennewick, Wash.; four grandchildren, Arianna and Jeff Kuckert and Jacob and Jackie Gazewood; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 2003 ANN PAINOVICH Funeral services for Ann Painovich were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug 7, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003, at the chapel. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Mrs. Painovich, 92, of 1022 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, at her granddaughter’s residence in Rock Springs. She had been in ill health for the past three weeks. Mrs. Painovich was born on May 26, 1911, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Julia Murinko Fabiny. She attended schools in Rock Springs and quit school after six years to help take care of seven younger brothers and sisters. She married Milan Painovich in Rock Springs and he preceded her in death in Rock Springs in November of 1972. Mrs. Painovich was a retired waitress and hotel clerk, having worked for the Park Hotel in Rock Springs for many years. She retired in the late 1960s. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Her interests included cooking, baking, crocheting, keeping a spotless home, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include one sister, Agnes Aho of Newcastle; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Fabiny and Freida Painovich, both of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Steven Painovich of Eden and Barbara Bogataj and husband Karl of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Amber Knapp and husband Norm and Stephanie Jasperson and husband Jon; two great-great-grandchildren, Ashtyn Jasperson and Alexis Knapp; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Kenneth “Skip” and Wayne; four brothers, John, Steve, Andy and George; and two sisters, Louise Carmichael and Kay Bucho. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 2003 ALFRED H. TAYLOR Funeral services for Alfred H. Taylor were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, at the Green River Alliance Church in Green River. The Rev. Mike McConnell officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Alan Taylor, Mark Taylor, David Dean, Calvin Page III, Zachary Page, and Toby Ebert. Honorary pallbearers were Dylan Dean, Randy Koloff, Dave Dean, Corey Hymas, Calvin Page II, and Levi Hymas. Taylor, 69, of Rock Springs, died Aug. 3, 2003 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born April 29, 1934, in Syracuse, N.Y., the son of Harry and Edith Bouffler Taylor. He attended Minoa Elementary and Smith Technical School in New York, graduating in 1952. He married Carol Stoddard on July 24, 1954 in Eastwood, N.Y. He was a founding member and past president of Southern Oswego Volunteer Ambulance Corp. and also a member of Caughdenoy, N.Y. Fire Department where she served as a fireman and an EMT. Taylor had been employed with security by A.D.T. in New York, and as a mechanic with TG Soda Ash in Wyoming until his retirement on Aug. 1, 1997. He was a member of the Green River Alliance Church. His interests included fishing, hunting, traveling and his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Carol Taylor of Rock Springs; two sons, Mark Taylor of Green River, and Alan Taylor of Rock Springs; four daughters, Lynn Dean and husband David of Casper, Nancy Hymas and husband Corey of Green River, Sandra Page and husband Calvin of Green River, and Lori Koloff and husband Randy of Green River; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four nieces; three nephews; and several uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Olive Bowker, Jean Higgins and Joan Joly; and one nephew, Vincent Joly. --- Casper Star Tribune, Aug 14, 2003 Patsy J. Wood Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Patsy J. Wood, 71, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 12, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Visitation at the funeral home will be this afternoon until 8 p.m. and Wednesday morning until service-time. She died Aug. 10, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following four years of ill health. Born June 24, 1932, in Lexington, Neb., she was the daughter of Thomas and Mabel (Kirby) Carpenter; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1950. On June 25, 1950, she married Leo Mitchelson in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1973, after 22 years of marriage. She married John Wood on Jan. 19, 1979, in Reno, Nev. The couple later divorced. Her interests included bowling, watching NASCAR, fishing, rock-hunting, gambling, taking cruises to Alaska, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her son, Thomas Mitchelson, and his companion of Rock Springs; two daughters and their husbands, Susan Arguello of Rock Springs and Deena Blazek of Ennis, Texas; three sisters, Virginia Ockerman and JoAnne Wilmetti and their husbands, both of Rock Springs, and Maxine Swain of Sacramento, Calif.; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Alice Jean. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 16, 2003 ELLA A. YOUNG CHEYENNE—Graveside services and interment for Ella A. Young were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 at the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Shields conducted the services. Mrs. Young, 93, of 4024 Hayes Ave., Cheyenne, died on Aug. 9, 2003, at the Lifecare Center in Cheyenne. A resident of Cheyenne since October of 1989 and former longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Young had been in ill health for the past three months. She was born on Oct. 4, 1909 in Penn, N.D., the daughter of the late John Henry and Alvina Riek Gessner. Mrs. Young attended schools and graduated in Penn, N.D. She later attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1945. Mrs. Young also attended Minot Teacher’s college in Minot, N.D. She married Henry Howard Young on July 30, 1945, in Cheyenne, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 1990. Mrs. Young taught elementary school for 37 years, commencing with a rural one-room school in North Dakota in 1929. She also taught in Cody, Burlington and Rock Springs. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, and was a life member of the Wyoming Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by one son, Dave Young and wife Mary of Cheyenne; two granddaughters, Sara Young of Cheyenne and Carey Majean and husband Major Nathan Majean of Rockledge, Fla.; one great-grandson, Devin Majean of Rockledge; one sister, Daisy of Galesburg, Ill.; two sisters-in-law, Helen Young of Rock Springs and Henrietta Gessner of Devils Lake, N.D.; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. --- Casper Star Tribune, Aug 16, 2003 Margaret Jean Washington Memorial services for Rock Springs resident Margaret Jean Washington, 68, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Aaron Rissell. Cremation will have taken place and graveside services will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. She died Aug. 13, 2003, at South Davis Community Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, after several months of ill health. Born Aug. 24, 1934, in Clarinda, Iowa, she was the daughter of Robert and Edna Mae (Burton) Sweets; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She worked for 36 years as a housekeeping supervisor at Days Inn. Survivors include two sons, Eric D. Washington and his wife and Russell J. Washington and his companion, both of Rock Springs; three brothers, Jackie Sweets of Rock Springs, Jerry Sweets of Casper and Clarence Sweets of Los Angeles; five sisters, Martha Shakelford of Anaheim, Calif., and Betty Calhoun, Patty Crouch, Kathrine Jackson and Judy Sweets, all of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Geraldine Tullock; and a brother, Robert Sweets Jr. --- Green River Star, Aug 18, 2003 Frances A. DeHerrera Frances A. DeHerrera, 83, Rock Springs, passed away Aug. 4, 2003, at her home. Cremation has taken place. Private graveside services and inurnment will take place. Her wishes were for her remains to be buried with her mother. DeHerrera was a resident of Rock Springs, for over 55 years. She was born on April 9, 1920, in Amalia, N.M., the daughter of the late Otoniel Martinez and Ezquias Archuleta Martinez. She attended school in Amalia where she graduated from the eighth grade. She was given the option to continue her education, but chose to stay home with her ailing mother. Shortly after her father's death in 1946, the family moved to Western Wyoming where many of her family members settled and worked in either Rawlins, Salt Wells, Reliance or Rock Springs. She performed domestic work for many Rock Springs residents until 1969 when she began her work in food preparation at local restaurants. She was employed by the Renegade Cafe, the Kasbah Restaurant and she retired from the Outlaw Inn in 1982 after 15 years of service. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Catholic Golden Age, Council of Catholic Women, Saint Monicas, Rock Springs Women's Club, Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center of Rock Springs, and the Rock Springs Diabetic Association. Frances was honored as Hispanic Citizen of the Year in 1978. Survivors include her four children, Linda Bateman and husband Franklin J. Bateman, Lloyd DeHerrera and wife Kathy of Rock Springs; Marji Slagowski of Fort Collins; and Frank L. DeHerrera of Fort Collins; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters Florida "Flora" Duran of Rock Springs and Erminia "Erma" Romero of San Luis, Colo.; special nephew who was "raised as a brother," Lorenzo "Willie" Martinez and his wife Lois of Rock Springs; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and one sister. The family of Frances A. DeHerrera respectfully suggests that memorials in her memory be made to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Dialysis Unit, PO Box 1359, Rock Springs, Wyoming or the Rock Spring's Women's Club. --- Green River Star, Aug 20, 2003 Yuk Ling Ng Yuk Ling Ng, 76, New York City, died Aug. 14, at NYU Hospital in New York City after a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 25, 1926, in Taishan, Guangdong Province, China, the daughter of Duan Ken Wong and Yan Mon Fong. She attended schools in China and married Kai Min Ng in 1948 in China. She later moved to Hong Kong in 1964 and lived there until moving to the United States in 1985 and then Rock Springs in 1986. In 1988, she moved to New York City to be close to her sisters. Her interest were Chinese classical opera, Cantonese movies, creative cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by one son, Paul Ng and wife Betty of Rock Springs; three sisters, Yuk Yeek Wong Fong, Yuk Ping Wong Lee, and Yuk Chun Wong Joe, all of New York City; one granddaughter, Jessica Ng of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Kai Min Ng and a brother, Guo Han Wong. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs where friends may call 5-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 2003 GARIE DOUGLAS KUTZ Memorial services for Garie Douglas Kutz were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Kutz, 59, of W. Palmer Drive, Peoria, Ariz., died July 28, 2003, in Green River. He was born April 18, 1944, the son of Arthur E. and Thelma Elaine Widic Kutz. He attended schools in Green River and married Peggy Corhn in Rock Springs. They were later divorced. Kutz was active in Golden Gloves Boxing Association and Boy Scouts of America. He worked on the Flaming Gorge Dam during construction and later attended flight training school in Broomfield, Colo. He was a flight instructor for WWCC at the Rock Springs Airport. He spent the last eight years in the Phoenix area, recently returning to Green River. He is survived by three daughters, Tammy Nowland and husband Dale of Rock Springs, Lorena May Cathey and husband Johnny of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Jorena Kay Lasic of Linwood, Wash.; two sisters, Gaye Winter and husband Don of Green River and Joy Dawn Gilbert of Las Vegas; half-brother, Keving Karician and wife Lanie of Roy, Utah; half-sisters, Danita Traxinger and husband Owen and Misty Karician-Zimmerman and husband Scott; stepfather, Harry Karician; maternal grandmother, Pearl Zimmerman, also of Green River; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Merrily Joan Kutz Hussman; and nephews, Shaun Michael Kutz and Douglas Ray Bernard; and his mother, Elaine Karician. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 2003 JAMES M. RINGDAHL A mass of Christian burial for James M. Ringdahl was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Monsignor Eugene Sullivan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 at the church. Military graveside services and interment were conducted at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Ringdahl, 72, of 295 Powell St., Green River, died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003 at h is home. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Lyman, Ringdahl died following a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 4, 1931, in Ogden, Utah, the son of the late John G. Ringdahl and Mary Lucille Field. Ringdahl attended schools in Lyman and Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1949. He married Bonnie C. Thompson on Feb. 5, 1954 in Green River, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ringdahl was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He served in Japan with the Tank Battalion. He was employed at FMC Corporation for 40 years and retired in 1991. Ringdahl was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, quarter master for the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2321, Golden Hour Senior Citizens board member, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County board member, and served on the Green River City Council. He was recognized as the Outstanding Senior Citizen by the Lions Club in 2002. He was instrumental in the beautification of the cemetery and worked for his community. Ringdahl’s interests were spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, playing pool, and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Ringdahl of Green River; one daughter, Christine Nelson of Green River; one sister, Thelma Webb of Green River; two grandchildren, Christopher Ray Nelson and Matthew James Nelson, both of Green River; and several nieces, nephews and two cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alex Ringdahl, Calvin Ringdahl, and a brother who died in infancy; and one sister, Florence Ringdahl. --- Green River Star, Aug 27, 2003 Fannie Stefic Worley Fannie Stefic Worley, 92, died Aug. 19 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 23, 1910, in Superior, the daughter of the late Frank and Jennie Rostnick Stefic. She married Douglas Worley, Sr. in 1930 and he preceded her in death in 1964. She worked as a housekeeper at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, the Nomad Inn and the El Rancho Motel until retirement. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, watching wrestling and spending time with her family. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Albert and Cheryl Worley of Rock Springs, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Arlene Worley; one son, Douglas Worley, Jr.; two sisters, Julia Kelly and Amelia Hackett; one brother, John Stefic;, one great-grandson and one daughter-in-law. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 22 at the vase Funeral chapel in Rock Springs, Pastor Billy Morris officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Aug 29, 2003 Zane Dimick Rock Springs resident Zane Dimick, 40, died Aug. 24, 2003, in Rock Springs. Cremation will have taken place in Vase White Mountain Crematory in Rock Springs. Born Jan. 19, 1963, in San Mateo, Calif., he was the son of Elmer Dimick and Nancy Thomas; and was raised and educated in Rock Springs and California. Formerly of California, he was employed in the oil field and had been a resident of Rock Springs for a year. Survivors include his father, Elmer Dimick, and his wife, Susan, of Rock Springs; mother, Nancy Segrove, and her husband, Ladd, of Garden City, Calif.; son, Zakarij Dimick of Knoxville, Iowa; three brothers, Michael Dimick and his wife of Andrews Air Force Base, Md., John Dimick and his wife of Richmond, Calif., and Troy Thornton of California; five sisters, Toni Rae Green and her husband of California, Tracy Comstock and her husband of San Bruno, Calif., Melody of California, Misty Schreiner and her husband of Missoula, Mont., and Melissa Burnside and her husband of Evanston; maternal grandmother, Charolle Thomas of California; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 2003 DAVID KRULJAC A memorial services for David Anthony Kruljac took place Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church. Kruljac, 42, died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, in a car accident in Florida. He was born in Rock Spring son Feb. 8, 1961, to Joseph Kruljac and Alberta Avery. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1980. He lived in Florida for the past two years. His interests were working on cars, traveling, painting, drawing, computers and writing poetry. He is survived by two children, Devin and Kelcie Kruljac; his parents, Albert Avery and husband Robert and Joseph A. Kruljac and wife Anitra; three sisters, Debra Kruljac and fiancé Mark Caballero of Florida, Sandra DaRif and Husband Cam, and Mary Lee Lord and husband Christopher; two brothers, Joseph W. Kruljac and wife Brenda, all of Rock Springs, and Lance A. Kruljac of California; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph F. and Anna Kruljac and William H. and Louise M. Fletcher. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 2003 ANNIE CLARK Funeral services for Annie Clark were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at the LDS First Ward Chapel in Green River. Bishop Wayde Mecham conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Clark, 74, of 128 Evans St., Green River, died on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 51 years, Mrs. Clark had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born on April 23, 1929, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Andrew Buh and Anna Prosnik. Mrs. Clark attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Fred Clark Jr. on Jan. 15, 1947 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Clark was employed as a bookkeeper at Kemp Motors for 18 years and retired in 1991. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, American Fraternal Union and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Mrs. Clark’s interests included crocheting, making poteca, quilting and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Fred Clark Jr. of Green River; two daughters, Sharon Dickbernd and husband David of Billings, Mont., and Karon Owens and husband Rick of Green River; three brothers, Joe Buh and wife Margaret of Green River, Ben Buh and wife June of Lander, and Tony Buh and wife Ellen of Salt Lake City; one sister, Mary Susich of Centralia, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Andrew, Johnny and Frankie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 2003 BRUCE MICHAEL “MIKE” KING Funeral services for Bruce Michael “Mike” King were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at the LDS First Ward Chapel in Green River. Bishop Greg O’Neil conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. King, 51, of 1145 Trona Drive, Green River, died on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, of an apparent heart attack while driving near Casper. He had been a lifelong resident of Green River. King was born on Feb. 29, 1952 in Rock Springs, the son of Bruce Edward and Evelyn Price King. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1970. King also attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. He married Lela Jane Walker in Green River on June 16, 1971. King was the owner-operator of King Construction in Green River for the past 34 years. He was a member of Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 2350. His interests included spending time with his family, hunting, snowmobiling, photography and exploring the countryside riding his Goldwing motorcycle, accompanied by his wife, Lela. Survivors include his wife, Lela King of Green River; his parents, Bruce and Evelyn King of Green River; two sons, Matthew Michael King and wife Susan of Green River, and Dennis Bruce King and special friend Dana Svancara of Boise, Idaho; one daughter, Karen Jane Leathers and husband Chris of Rawlins; one brother, Jeff King of Rock Springs; five sisters, Kathy Miller and husband Darrell, Penny Byrd and husband Larry, Bonnie Pulley and husband Roger, Lorraine Sisneros and husband Anthony, Cindy Wood and husband Keith of Mora, N.M., and Becky Palmer and husband Arnold, all of Green River; two grandchildren, Jared Leathers and Shannon Leathers; parents-in-law, Owen D. and Elma Walker; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Green River Star, Sep 3, 2003 Augustine "Augie" Marcy Augustine "Augie" Marcy, 91, Rock Springs, died Aug. 30 at Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for two weeks. She was born Dec. 7, 1911 in Sweetwater, the daughter of the late Joseph and Augustine Ginies Marcy. She attended schools in Rock Springs where she graduated with the class of 1929. She was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. She worked as a clerk at Bi-Rite Drugs for 20 years until her retirement in 1973. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 and the Young at Heart Senior Center. Her interests included reading, traveling and spending time with her family. Survivors include three nieces and nephews; seven great nieces and nephews and nine great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Alphonsine Kennedy, Regia Marcy and Frances Corres; one brother, Fernand Marcy; one niece and one nephew. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. at the chapel and again on Monday one hour before service. A parish rosary will be recited Sept. 7 at the chapel at 7 p.m.. Father Dennis Cloonan will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 13, 2003 OWEN D. WALKER Funeral services for Owen D. Walker were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Bishop Scott Peters conducted the services. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery in Manila, Utah. Walker, 88, of 221 Jensen St., Green River, died on Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where he had been a resident for the past three months following a hip fracture. He was a resident for the past 34 years and former resident of Washam for 32 years. He was born on Nov. 12, 1914 in Vernal, Utah, the son of the late George O. Walker and Florence L. Winn. He attended schools in Vernal. He married Elma Jand Adamson in Manila, Utah, on Dec. 20, 1936. Walker was employed at the Sweetwater County Road and Bridge Department for 32 years and retired on Dec 31, 1980. Prior to that, he was a rancher in Washam for many years and sold the ranch in June of 1969. His interests included caring for his yard, growing a large garden and feeding and watching the birds; playing baseball in his youth and watching it in his later years. Survivors include his wife, Emma J. Walker of Green River; fours sons, Dwain O. Walker and wife Mary of Puyallup, Wash., Lynn O. Walker of Roy, Utah, Dale G. walker and wife Sharon of Dumfries, Va., and Howard F. walker and wife Joy of Green River; two daughters, Lela J. King and Ellen Smith and husband Gary A., all of Green River; two brothers, Neldon Walker and wife Eloise of Canton, Ill., and Lowell Walker and wife AlReta of Kennesaw, Ga.; one sister, Alice Hanson and husband Earl of American Fork, Utah; 13 grandchildren, Darrell Walker, Dianne Walker, Patricia Wadley, David Walker, Sherman Walker, Robert Walker, Karen Leathers, Matthew King, Dennis King, Sara Smith, Katie Smith, Jennifer Messer and Amanda Garrison; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Drell O. Walker; two brothers, Floyd Walker and Marvin Walker; one sister, Erma Mc Conkie; one daughter-in-law, Kathie Walker; and on son-in-law, Mike King. --- Sep 16, 2003 Vallie Charlotte Armstrong Vallie Charlotte Armstrong, 46, of Rock Springs, Wy., died on Sunday, September 14, 2003, at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for the past three weeks and three days. She was born on May 14, 1957, in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of Richard and Marcine Helen Godwin. She was a graduate of the Grapevine High School with the class of 1977. Vallie married David Lee Armstrong on April 21, 1978, in Lewisville, Texas. They had three children: Charlotte Lee, born March 16, 1990; Marcine Bell, born May 9, 1994; and Michael Wade, born September 6,1996. She was laid to rest at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery on September 18, 2003. --- Casper Star Tribune, Sep 18, 2003 Annie Laurie Mattila Funeral services for Annie Laurie Mattila, 85, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Mount of Olives Lutheran Church in Rock Springs by the Rev. Robert Chapman. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 18, and Friday morning until 12:30 p.m. at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. She died in her daughter's arms on Sept. 14, 2003, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, after a short illness. Born Aug. 9, 1918, in Ettrick, Va., she was the daughter of Eldridge Eugene and Annie Maude (Kitchen) Marks; and graduated from Central High School in Washington, D.C., in 1936. She worked as a statistician for the U.S. Bureau of Mines headquarters in Washington for 19 years. On June 8, 1957, she married Arne Albert Mattila. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1998, after 40 years of marriage. They moved to Rock Springs in February 1961. She was a Girl Scout troop leader for 10 years. Her interests included square-dancing; traveling; cooking; playing bingo, Yahtzee and canasta; visiting with friends; watching the birds and squirrels in her yard; and attending community parades and cultural events. Treasurer and president of the Pilot Butte Chapter of AARP, she also was a member of Mount of Olives Lutheran Church and the Sweetwater County diabetes chapter. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Maria Mattila of Rock Springs; sister, Elizabeth Blanche Harlow of Macon, Ga.; a brother-in-law; a niece; a nephew; three grandnephews; a great-grandniece; and numerous cousins. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Virginia Carolyn Wszalek and Audrey Lucille Hamlin; a nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Casper Star Tribune, Sep 19, 2003 Emiliano Pasqual Rossy Funeral services for Emilliano Pasqual Rossy, infant son of Luz A, Rossy of Rock Springs, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Babyland Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service-time. Emilliano died Sept. 14, 2003, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Survivors include his mother; grandparents, Debra Rossy and Brian Griggs of Rock Springs and David Rossy Sr. of Casper; great-grandparent, Luis Angel Rossy of Lakeland, Fla.; two uncles; several great-aunts and great-uncles; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Lee and Isabel Romero and Luz Elenia Rossy; and two cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 2003 VALLIE CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG Funeral services for Vallie Charlotte Armstrong were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rock Springs. The Revs. Skip McNeal of the Sanger Baptist Church and Dickie Amyx of Bolivar Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gene Juglar, Dave Keener, Jeff Strange, Perry Stewart, Roger Torgersesn and Quentin Hardesty. Mrs. Armstrong, 46 of 965 Harrison Drive, Rock Springs, died on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for the past three weeks and three days. A resident of Rock Springs for the past three years and former resident of Indonesia, Mrs. Armstrong had been in ill health for the past two months. She was born on May 14, 1957 in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of Richard and Marcine Helen Airehart Godwin. Mrs. Armstrong attended schools in Lewisville, Texas, and was a graduate of the Grapvine High School with the class of 1977. She married David Lee Armstrong on April 21, 1978 in Lewisville, Texas. Mrs. Armstrong was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Her interests were spending time with her family, decorating her home, fishing, studying her Bible and attending church. Survivors include her husband, David Lee Armstrong of Rock Springs; two daughters, Marcine Bell Armstrong and Charlotte Lee Armstrong, both of Rock Springs; one son, Michael Wade Armstrong of Rock Springs; her mother, Helen Butts of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Ricky Barnet of Des Moines, Iowa; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 2003 MARY MAXINE MORISON Funeral services for Mary Maxine Morison were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Morison, 74, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died on Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2003, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, where she had been a patient for the past three years. A resident of Green River and former resident of Utah, Mrs. Morison had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on Dec. 28, 1928, in Bingham Canyon, Utah, the daughter of the late Jerome and Elizabeth Pollock Reynolds. Mrs. Morison attended schools in Bingham Canyon and in Bennion, Utah, and was a graduate of Bennion High School with the class of 1936. She married Robert Morison in Green River on Oct. 11, 1947, and he preceded her in death in 1983. Her interest was spending time with her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include four sons, Robert Morison, Clinton Morison, Mike Morison and wife Tracey, and Mark Morison and wife Shana, all of Green River; three daughters, Melinda Wadsworth and husband Doug of Green River, Paula Jones and husband Robert of Fort Bridger, and Melody Swanson and husband Keith of Green River; one brother, Ken Reynolds of Washington, Utah; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and five sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 2003 GORDON ARTHUR “ARTIE” MILLER HENDERSON, Nev.—A memorial graveside service and inurnment for Gordon Arthur “Artie” Miller were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Miller, 54, of 361 E. Middleton, Henderson, Nev., died on Feb. 23, 2003, following a lengthy illness. He had been a resident of Nevada and former resident of Green River. He was born on April 6, 1948, in Rock Springs, the son of Alva and Norma Elder Miller. Miller’s interests included reading, playing Scrabble and watching movies. Survivors include his mother, Norma Miller of Longview, Texas; one daughter, Rebecca Miller of Carson City, Nev.; one sister, JaNell Sanchez and husband Joe of Henderson; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 2003 OLIVE L. SMITH Funeral services for Olive L. Smith were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. The Rev. Lisa Hart conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Levi Hymas, John Stine, Glen Lansberry, Mike Morrison, Floyd Morrison and Jim Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Wade Morrison, Michael Davis Morrison and Russell Blair. Mrs. Smith, 83, of 115 S. Fourth E., Green River, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Smith died following a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 1, 1919, in West Unity, Ohio, the daughter of the late Hugh Ross and Lizzie Winger Gilbert. Mrs. Smith attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. She married Howard Davis Smith in Salt Lake City on April 22, 1938, and he preceded her in death on July 23, 1992. Mrs. Smith was employed as a sales clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad and Little America. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church, and of T.O.P.S. for 30 years. She also played piano by ear and loved music in general. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Morrison and husband Floyd of Green River; one stepson, Howard “H.D.” Smith and wife Rose Marie of Arvada, Colo.; one sister, Frieda Gilbert Lee of Pinedale; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Wayne Gilbert; one stepson, Sidney Smith; one brother, Hugh R. Gilbert Jr.; and two sisters, Audrey Fields and Betty Jane Hulen. --- Casper Star Tribune, Sep 21, 2003 John Crosby Smith John Crosby Smith, 72, of Rock Springs and formerly of Gebo and Superior, died Sept. 19, 2003, at Sage View Convalescent Center after a short illness. He was born April 30, 1931, in Gebo, the first born son of John and Helen Crosby Smith. He lived with his family in Gebo as a young boy and later moved to Superior. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1950. Smith was employed by Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital his entire adult life until the time of his retirement. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were reading, listening to music, watching old movies, researching his family history and serving in the LDS Temple in Vernal, Utah. Survivors include one brother, Robert William Smith and wife Helen of Des Moines, Iowa; two nieces, Helen Yates and husband Glenn Miller, and Paula Jean Yates and husband Rodney Lowe of Des Moines; one nephew, James Roy Yates of Wichita, Kan.; one great niece, Nicole Miller of Des Moines; one cousin, Elinor Smith King of Rock Springs; and numerous cousins throughout the western states. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Crosby Smith; one sister, Ann Roughley Smith Yates; and two nieces, Ann Marie Yates and Ruth Ann Yates. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and Thursday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star, Sep 27, 2003 August R. Menghini Mass of Christian Burial for Cheyenne resident August R. Menghini, 81, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs with the Rev. Dennis Cloonan officiating. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and interment will be in the St. Joseph's section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Monday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Tuesday until the time of the services. He died Sept. 25, 2003, at United Medical Center West in Cheyenne. Born March 4, 1922, in Superior to Egidio and Costantina Prevedel Menghini, he attended schools in Superior, graduating from Superior High School with the class of 1939. He attended Finlay Engineering College in Kansas City, Mo. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army's 951st Field Artillery Battallion in France, Belgium, Germany and Poland. He worked as an electrician for Union Pacific Coal Co. in Superior and for U.S. Steel in Atlantic City. For many years he lived in Lander prior to moving to Cheyenne. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed Wyoming. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his brother, Leno Menghini of Cheyenne; a brother-in-law, John Balog of Cheyenne; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Karen Menghini Kent of Cheyenne. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School, 112 E. 24th St., Cheyenne, 82001; or to the charity of the donor's choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 2003 GRACE LYNN STRANGE Funeral services for Grace Lynn Strange were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Thomas H. McCrary conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Grace Lynn Strange, infant daughter of Zebuleon and Nikki Lynn Strange died at 5:35 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient since Sept. 10, 2003. She was born on Aug. 27, 2003, in Evanston. Survivors include her parents, Zebuleon and Nikki Lynn Strange of Green River; two brothers, Waleon Strange and Dylan Strange, both of Green River; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Andrea Swan of Riverton, Deanna Rae Jensen of Pinedale, and Dwight Jensen of Rock Springs; her paternal grandparents, Donald L. and Debra Strange of Green River, and Connie and Dennis Brady of Green River, her maternal great-grandparents, the Rev. Thomas H. and Martha Jean McCrary of Huntington, Utah, Lois O. Jensen of Salt Lake City, Charles and Betty Gibson and Carol Gibson, all of Clinton, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Ronald W. and Virginia Strange. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 2003 TIMOTHY A. TWOMEY Funeral services for Timothy A. Twomey were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church in Green River. The Rev. Roy Black conducted the services. A Masonic service was conducted a 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.23, 2003, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were conducted at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Twomey, 71, of Green River, died at 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, at his residence. A resident of Green River for the past 28 years and former resident of Bismarck, Mo., Twomey had been in ill health for the past 10 years. He was born on May 20, 1932 in Bismarck, the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha Irene Mayes Twomey. Twomey attended schools in Bismarck and graduated with the class of 1951. He married the former Margaret Key in St. Louis on Sept. 8, 1951. Twomey was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Before moving to Green River in 1975, he was a deputy sheriff of ST. Francois County, MO., chief of police in Missouri and a member of the auxiliary police in Bismarck. He was later employed at the FMC Corporation as a miner for 19 years and retired in 1994. He was a member of the Monroe Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 41 in Bismarck, Scottish Rite of ST. Louis, Order of the Eastern Star and International Order of Odd Fellows. His interests included hunting, fishing, prospecting, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Twomey of Green River; two sons, Bill Twomey and wife Bronwen of Schereville, Ind., and Timothy D. Twomey of Green River; two daughters, Debbie Oehler and husband Steve, and Patti Kiernan and husband Allen, all of Green River; two brothers, Ray Twomey of Berkley, Mo., and Leo Twomey of Ellington, Mo.; three sisters, Louise Wright of Farmington, Mo., Jean Stevens of Cave Junction, Ore., and Betty Golden of Lee Summit, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Doug Twomey, Sam Oehler, Michael Kiernan, Ashley Kiernan, Miranda Twomey, Caitlin Twomey and Shaylee Twomey; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Timothy Dale Oehler; three sisters and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 2003 BETTY FAYE WOOD Funeral services for Betty Faye Wood were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2003 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs with the Rev. Sue Pierce officiating. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Wood, 73, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a short illness. She was born the daughter of William Thomas and Dorothy Webb Kielty on Aug. 18, 1930, in Donnybrook, N.D. She attended schools in Superior. She married James “Red” Wood on Nov. 5, 1956, in Reno, Nev. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Rock Springs and she attended the First Congregational Church. Her interests included traveling, cooking and reading. Mrs. Wood retired from Safeway after 12 years working a as meat cutter. Survivors include her husband, James “Red” Wood; her mother, Dorothy Harper of Greeley, Colo.; two daughters, Virginia Rollins and husband Russell W. of Green River, and Fawn DeSantis and husband Roy of Rock Springs; two brothers, Bill Kielty and wife Sherry of Glendale, Ariz., and Harold Kielty and wife Catherine of Rock Springs; one sister, Marie Weidner of Johnstown, Colo.; four grandchildren, Tiffany Kindel of Grand Junction, Colo., Amorette Nichole Hinderaker and husband James of Grand Junction, and Natasha and Courtney Magenheimer, both of Rock Springs; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, William Thomas Kielty. --- Green River Star, Oct 1, 2003 Alfred "Bobo" Bozner Sr. Alfred "Bobo" Bozner Sr., 83, Rock Springs, died Sept. 24, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City had been a patient for one day. He was born Aug. 26, 1920, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank and Mary Buh Bozner. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married Ann Margaret Jelaco in Ogden in 1941. He was a retired coal miner, having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company and also had been employed as a miner for FMC for 42 years and retired in 1983. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Cowboy Joe Club, and was past president of the Quarterback Club, Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Al and Phyllis Bozner of Rock Springs and Dr. Richard and Candice Bozner of Corona, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Roger Battisti of Boise, Idaho; one sister, Molly Meyers of Salmon, Idaho; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Lewis, Max, John, Joe and Carl and three sisters, Angela Yenko, Annie Finnegan and Mary Zupence. A mass of Christian burial was conducted at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal cemetery. --- Green River Star, Oct 8, 2003 Mollie Radosevich Mollie Radosevich, 95, Rock Springs, passed away on Oct. 5, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for the past four days. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born on Nov. 3, 1907, in Austria, now Slovenia, the daughter of the late Urban Jelosek and the former Ursula Kramzar. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She married John "Jake" Radosevich in Rock Springs on Nov. 30, 1925, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 1967. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Croation Fraternal Union Lodge, A.A.R.P., and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one son, Dr. John Radosevich and wife Joanne of Rock Springs; one daughter, Katherine Bertagnolli of Rock Springs; one brother, Victor Jelosek of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; former daughter-in-law and friend, Patty L. Radosevich; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother, Katherine Stalick; husband John; one daughter, Carol Jean Radosevich; three brothers, John Jelosek, Ernest Jelosek and Rudy Jelosek; one sister, Rose Littrell; a son-in-law, George Bertagnolli; one granddaughter, Lisa Bertagnolli. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Oct, 9, at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. Father Tom Sheridan will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Grave side services and interment will be in the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs Wednesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Thursday at the chapel until service time. The family of Mollie Radosevich will be receiving relatives and friends at 1364 Moran Street, Rock Springs. Pallbearers are Matthew Rae, Jimmy Schott, Dr. Dan Radosevich, Dr. Tom Radosevich, Andy Radosevich and Joe Radosevich. --- Green River Star, Oct 8, 2003 Lawrence Joseph Calligaro Lawrence Joseph Calligaro, 86, died Oct. 1 at the castle Rock Convalescent Center following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 27, 1917, in Helper, Utah, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Calligaro. He attended schools in Park City, Utah, and married Alice Brooks in Rock Springs in 1941. He was employed at F.M.C. as a miner where he retired in 1982 after 35 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include his wife of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Bob Bryson of Murphy, N.C. and Bonnie and Blaine Bingham of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Suzanne Calligaro of Grand Junction, Colo.; one sister, Lucy Gentilini of Worland; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Mark Moriarty and one sister, Frances Etchaverry. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 4, 2003 EDWIN NORMAN SPAETH A memorial service for Edwin Norman Spaeth was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at the Green River United Methodist Church in Green River. The Rev. Joanne Buchanan-Brown conducted the services. Graveside services and entombment was in the Riverview Cemetery Columbarium. Spaeth, 92, 116 Evans St., Green River, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003 at his home. A resident of Green River since 1998 and former resident of Cleveland and Streetsborough, Ohio, Spaeth had been in ill health for the past four months. He was born on March 28, 1911 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Jacob F. and Mary Daffener Spaeth. Spaeth attended schools in Cleveland and attended the Cleveland High School with the class of 1930. He married the former Ruth Carney in Cleveland on March 27, 1937. Spaeth was self-employed in the automotive repair garage business for several years. He was also employed by the Ford Motor Corp. for 21 years as an industrial truck repairman and retired in 1973. His interests included woodworking, camping and family vacations to Canada for fishing. He was a member of the Green River United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth E. Spaeth of Green River; two daughters, Fern Linton and husband Frederick of Green River, and Robin Spaeth of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three nieces, and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Wayne Hall; three brothers; three sisters; and one niece. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 2003 WILLIAM “BILL” BURGIN Funeral services for William “Bill” Burgin were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment with military honors took place at the Veterans section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Burgin, 51, of Rock Springs, died Oct. 4, 2003 at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 8, 1952 in Oakridge, Ore., the son of William Pleasant Mahaffey and Iris June Lunsford Burgin. He married Patty Lynn Ramsey on Dec. 19, 1980 in Carlsbad, N.M. Burgin attended schools in New Mexico, California and Oregon and graduated from Thurston High School in Springfield, Ore., with the class of 1970. He had been employed for many years as a carpenter contractor until his retirement in 1992 due to his health. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1974-1978. He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 and served as chaplain for the DAV. His interests were fishing, hunting, gold panning, practical jokes, counseling others with disabilities, military history, trucks and his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Patty of Rock Springs; previous wife, Bonnie Jean Burgin of Eugene, Ore.; four sons, Brian Burgin and wife Angela of Perris, Calif., Timothy Burgin of Savannah, Ga., serving in the U.S. Army, Collin Laney and wife Heather and Jason Laney and wife Kori, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Tammy Jean Burgin of LaPine, Ore., and Jana Orton of Cortez, Colo.; three brothers, David Burgin and wife Pamela of Fall Creek, Ore., Jerry Burgin and wife Marion of Cement, Okla., and James Burgin of Salinas, Calif.; four sisters, Karen Loomis of Cement, Okla., Julia Lewis and hsubadn Edward of Springfield, Ore., Laura Carpenter and husband Gary of Springfield, Ore., and Trisha Farnsworth and husband Phillip of Jasper, Ore.; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Kruse and husband Roger of Rock Springs and Carla Vargas and husband Marty of San Miguel, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Collin Laney, Kaitlin Laney, Jeffrey Burgin, Cameron Laney, Alley Orton, Chloe Laney and Corbin Burgin; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Paul David Burgin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 2003 LEONARD W. HAY Leonard W. Hay, 88, died late on the evening of Oct. 6, 2003. He was born Oct. 12, 1914, in Rock Springs. He was the eighth child of John W. Hay and Mary Blair Hay. He graduated from Rock Springs High School and briefly attended the University of Washington and the University of Wyoming. Upon leaving school, he returned home to manage both Blair and Hay Land and Livestock and the Bar X Sheep ranches until 1947, when he acquired the Bar X. Hay raised sheep until 1971, when he converted to cattle ranching. In 1941, he married Frae Ellery, an attorney from Cheyenne. She preceded him in death on Oct. 4, 1996. Hay learned to fly in 1936 and continued to fly for the next 63 years. He was active in starting Civil Air Patrol schools to train pilots during World War II. In addition to his ranching and flying interests, he was active in natural gas exploration and drilling in the Baggs, Wamsutter and Pinedale areas. He was instrumental in developing the first producing wells in the Pinedale area, having held leases in the area for more than 30 years. Hay was a member of the Wyoming Stock Growers and the Wyoming Wool Growers. He served on the BLM Advisory Board for many years. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Rock Springs Grazing Association and served as president from 1994 until this past summer. In addition, he was a member of the Petroleum Association and the Rock Springs BPOE. Hay maintained his property in excellent condition. He resided at 118 3rd St. for more than 55 years. This home was built by his maternal grandfather, Archibald Blair, one of the earliest residents of Blairtown. He is survived by his daughters, Susan H. Bell and Mary Hay; and four grandsons, Jason and Eban Bell and Archie and Tom Chant. At his request there were no services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 2003 JOHN KELLY IVERSON Memorial services for John Kelly Iverson were at noon Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003 at the Manila LDS Ward Chapel in Manila, Utah. Military honors and inurnment took place in the Manila Cemetery. Iverson, 61, of Green River, died Oct. 4, 2003, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 3, 1942 in Rock Springs, the son of John Howard and Ora Elizabeth Schofield Iverson. He married Maria Guadalupe Duran on March 13, 1970, in Cokeville. Iverson attended schools in Manila and Green River and graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1960. He had been employed with Robinson Construction and then with USFS until his retirement in 1991. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Rock Springs and Green River roping club, and the Manila men’s basketball league. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were calf roping, team roping, basketball, fishing, hunting, dancing and taking drives with his family. Survivors include his wife, Maria of Green River; mother, Ora Elizabeth Iverson of Green River; son, John Kelly Iverson II and wife Brandy of Vernal, Utah; daughters, Lisa Maria Capozza and husband Layne J. of Lyman, and Suzanne Iverson of McComb, Okla.; one sister, Arlene Hill and husband Glen of Green River; grandchildren, Jonathan Scott Lee, Dalton Layne Capozza, Ashley Maria Kelly Capozza and John Kentston Iverson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Howard Iverson. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Oct 15, 2003 Louann Schramm Louann Schramm, 58 of Rock Springs passed away at 5 p.m. Oct. 2, at her home. A long time resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Casper, Lander and Rawlins, she had been in ill health for the past four years. She was born Dec. 1, 1944, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Lewis Grosbel and Ann Sikich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1963. She married Donald Schramm on July 23, 1966, in Pinedale. She was a homemaker as well as an Avon representative for 18 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, S.N.J.P. Lodge #267, Sweetwater County Election Judge, various quilting and sewing clubs including Sweetwater Piece Markers, Cross Stitch Club in Rock Springs. Survivors include her husband Don Schramm of Rock Springs; her mother, Ann Groshel of Rock Springs; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Arlene Schramm of Alpharetta, Ga.; one son, Kenny Schramm and wife Sharon of Laramie; one daughter, Kimberly Becvar and husband Anthony of Tacoma, Wash.; one brother-in-law, Cary Schramm and wife Hilde of Alpharetta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Kennedy Schramm of Laramie, and Caleb Becvar of Tacoma, Wash.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Groshel; paternal grandfather, Anton Groshel; paternal grandmother, Ursula Groshel Petrovich; and her maternal grandparents, Joseph and Mary Knezovich Sikich. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Oct. 7, at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Father Jan Santich will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. The family of Louann Schramm respectfully suggests donations in her memory be made to Cowboy's Against Cancer, c/o Margaret Parry, PO Box 103, Green River, Wyo. 82935 or the cancer society of your choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 2003 Jeanne Marguerite Jackman Jeanne Marguerite Jackman, 78, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, at the Windriver Rehabilitation Center in Riverton, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Jackman was born Feb. 25, 1925, in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of George O. LeNoir and Myrtle M. Paulson. She attended schools in Omaha and graduated from Benson High School with the class of 1943. She married Dr. Herbert S. Jackman in Omaha, on Sept. 24, 1944. He preceded her in death in 1993. She was also a former resident of Sun Lakes, Ariz. Her interests included archaeology and rock hunting. She was a member of the Sweetwater Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Harmony Homemakers Club, Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America, American Medical Association Auxiliary, Wyoming American Medical Association Auxiliary, Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens, the First Congregational Church and other civic organizations. She is survived by two sons, Lynn Richard Jackman and Kurt Arthur Jackman and wife Carlene of Tucson, Ariz.; one daughter, Janet S. McMillan and husband Don of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, Autumn Johnson and Corie McMillan, both of Rock Springs, Laurie Ketchum of St. Johns, Mich., Mike Jackman and Jennifer Brown, both of Prescott, Ariz., Debbie Fiedor, and Matthew, Jace and Lance Jackman, all of Rock Springs; and nine great-grandchildren, Alicia, Rachael and Scott Ketchum of St. Johns, Mich., Braden, Kyle and Cassidy Johnson, Kayla Fiedor, Laura Duran and Lexus Sweets, all of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. Friends and family may call from noon-8 p.m. Monday at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. The family will be receiving friends at the home of Janet McMillan, 1344 Teton, Rock Springs. --- Casper Star Tribune, Oct 18, 2003 Kathleen "Kay" Kershisnik Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Kathleen "Kay" Kershisnik, 83, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Frs. Tom Sheridan and John Savio. Graveside services will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20. Visitation will be Monday afternoon until 4 p.m. in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs; and at the church from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and again Tuesday morning until service-time. The family will receive friends and family at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Jim Blazovich, 1604 Collins St., Rock Springs. She died Oct. 17, 2003, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, following a sudden illness. Born April 26, 1920, in Kings Cove, Newfoundland, Canada, she was the daughter of Thomas Lawton and Ann Whelan; and attended Sts. Peter and Paul Schools in Kings Cove. She graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic High School and earned a nursing degree from St. John's, Newfoundland, Hospital. She moved to Rock Springs in 1946. On Jan. 29, 1946, she married Victor W. Kershisnik at SCM Church. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1997, after 51 years of marriage. She was employed as a nurse at Kimberly Manor Nursing Home for many years. A member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Council of Catholic Women, St. Michael's Circle and the Retired Nurses Association, she volunteered at Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen. Her interests included cooking; knitting; gardening, bird-watching and star-gazing; helping others; and, especially, spending time with her family. In addition to the Blazoviches, survivors include two sons and their wives, Gerald Kershisnik of Rock Springs and James Kershisnik of Sandy, Utah; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family would appreciate memorials to Holy Spirit Catholic School, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs 82902; American Cancer Society, 560 Uinta Drive, Suite 3, Green River 82935; or a charity of the donor's choice. --- Casper Star Tribune, Oct 21, 2003 Betty Catherine Welch Funeral services for Boulder resident Betty Catherine Welch, 72, will be conducted at noon Friday, Oct. 24, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. She died Oct. 19, 2003, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, after two months of ill health. Born June 30, 1931, in Baxter Springs, Kan., she was the daughter of Walter and Marybell (Sikes) Bryant. On March 17, 1949, she married Billie Welch in Manila, Utah. A former resident of Rock Springs and Green River, she had lived in Boulder for the last 12 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church and loved her family, dog and horse. A talented artist and an avid outdoorswoman, she spent many hours fishing and hunting. Survivors include her husband of 54 years of Boulder; son, David Welch, and his wife of Green River; three daughters, Lyndia Stewart and her husband of Rock Springs and Sheila Kellogg and her husband and Mary Kraft, both of Pinedale; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerry. --- Casper Star Tribune, Oct 23, 2003 William Edward "Cheesey" Smith Jr. Funeral services for Rock Springs resident William Edward "Cheesey" Smith Jr., 79, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Pastor Ron Van Hee. Interment will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Springs. Visitation will be Friday morning until service-time. He died Oct. 20, 2003, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Born Sept. 20, 1924, in Rock Springs, he was the son of William E. and Mary E. Smith; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Rock Springs High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and played in the Army band. On Aug. 19, 1950, he married Lucille Ransdell in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on March 18, 1997, after 46 years of marriage. He had been employed by Southern Wyoming Utilities, Routh Benson Motors, and the Wyoming Highway Department. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, and spending much of the summer months in the upper Green River area. He was an accomplished musician and played in several local bands. Survivors include his brother- and sister-in-law, Everett and Mary Ransdell of Grand Junction, Colo.; a niece; and two nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents. The family would appreciate memorials to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St., Suite D, Rock Springs 82901; or Grace Baptist Church, 100 Willow St., Rock Springs 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Oct 24, 2003 Virginia Ruth Ockerman Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Virginia Ruth Ockerman, 73, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ in Rock Springs by the Rev. Ed Mendenhall. Interment will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Springs. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the funeral home; and one hour prior to service-time Monday at the church. She died peacefully on Oct. 22, 2003, at her home, after a 1-1/2 year battle with cancer. Born Feb. 15, 1930, in Lexington, Neb., she was the daughter of Thomas and Mabel Carpenter; and moved to Rock Springs with her family in 1940. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1948. On June 20, 1948, she married Ken Ockerman. She was a member of First Congregational Church and a past member of a homemakers club, a bowling team, Daughters of the Nile, Rock Springs Snowmobile Club, Sourdoughs-50 and Older State Snowmobilers, and F.O. Eagles No. 151 Ladies Auxiliary. She spent many years at the family cabin on Louis Lake and, after selling it in 1999, she and her husband traveled to many states. Known for her kindness and devotion, she loved her family, friends, and grandchildren; pineapple and pumpkin pie; whistling to her favorite songs, including those by Barbara Streisand and Judy Garland; and reading. She also collected Indian dolls and angels. Survivors include her husband of 55 years; two daughters, Joni Dowd and Leona Druce and her husband, both of Rock Springs; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, JoAnn Wilmetti and her husband of Rock Springs and Maxine Swain of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Patsy Wood. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 17, 2003 DUSTEN WENDELL GAILEY Funeral services for Dusten Wendell Gailey were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003 at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Gailey, 18, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, in Bismarck, N.D., where he was attending college. Gailey was born Dec. 17, 1984, in Logan, Utah, the son of Kevin “Pete” and Merlynn Blau Gailey. He attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School with the class of 2003. He was a student at the University of St. Mary’s in Bismarck where he was playing football on a scholarship. Gailey was a dedicated athlete. He played football for the Green River Wolves all through high school. He also threw shotput for track and placed at state two times. His interests included all kinds of competition sports. He also was a wrestler and a 49ers fan. Survivors include his parents; two sisters, April Dawn Berg and husband Robert of Green River, and Katie Zaremba and husband Zac of Ogden, Utah; two brothers, Tyrel and Jacob Gailey, both of Green River; grandfather, Bert W. Gailey of Layton, Utah; grandparents, Adrien and Shirly Blau of Richmond, Utah; three nieces; one nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Riva Gailey. --- Casper Star Tribune, Oct 26, 2003 Paul Aloysius Kos Memorial services will be held at a later date for Rock Springs resident Paul Aloysius Kos, M.D., 93, who died Oct. 22, 2003. Born Oct. 15, 1910, in Rock Springs, he was the son of Paul and Mary (Peternel) Kos; and was raised and educated in Rock Springs and Salt Lake City. He attended the University of Utah for pre-med and received a doctorate of medicine in 1935 from St. Louis University. In 1941, he married Bertha Potochnik of Rock Springs. He practiced medicine in Superior, Winton, Dines, Stansbury and Reliance before settling in Rock Springs in 1947, where he was a member of the Rock Springs Medical Group until his retirement in 1978. The couple spent some of their retirement years in St. Helena, Calif. Following his wife's death in August 2000, he returned to Rock Springs. He was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include four children, Paul Kos of San Francisco, David Kos of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada, Tess Joseph of San Francisco and Philip Kos of Jackson; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Ann Emery of Greeley, Colo. In addition to his wife of 59 years, he was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Cima and Mildred Fisher; and a brother, Bill Kos. --- Green River Star, Oct 29, 2003 Delia Juanita Branch Delia Juanita Branch, 89, Green River, died Oct. 26 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 10, 1914, in Ocate, N.M., the daughter of the late Fidel Mestas and Teofilla Trujillo. She married Onisimo "Onnie" Branch and he preceded her in death. During the depression, she worked several jobs so she could bring her family to Wyoming. She made her home in Rock Springs in 1936 and was employed as a maid for Carl and Lucy Johnson for 48 years. After the death of her husband, she moved to Utah to be close to her sisters. Her interests included cooking, working in her yard, flowers, camping and fishing. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses since 1969. Survivors include three brothers, Albert and wife Florence of Layton, Utah; Herman of Fort Bridger, Jose and wife Corina of Salt Lake City; three sisters, Eloisa Lopez and husband Edward of Clearfield, Utah, Lucy Vigil of Ogden, Utah, and Sophie Lucero of Green River; numerous nieces, nephews and close cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Cora Lovato and three brothers, Alfonso, Sam and Leo, all of N.M. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, where friends may call from noon-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services. Wayne Patronivich of the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Ogden, will officiate. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 2003 CARL DUANE “BUCKO” BOUTIN A mass of Christian burial for Carl Duane “Bucko” Boutin was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at the church. Boutin, 74, of 1750 Hitching Post No. 11, Green River, died on Sunday, Oct. 26 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was a longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Hurley and Ashland, Wis. He was born Dec. 9, 1928, in Chicago, the son of the late Carl H. and Celestine Abel Boutin. He attended school in Ashland, Wis., where he graduated from Ashland High School in 1947. He married the former Luanna King on Nov. 10, 1951, in Ashland. Boutin was a retired underground miner, having worked for General Chemical for 26 years. He also worked for White Pine Copper Mine in White Pine, Mich., for 17 years as an underground miner. He was an avid outdoorsman and his interests included hunting, fishing and flytying, and spending time with his family. He also crafted homemade fishing gear. Boutin was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in the Great Lakes region and served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Guam during peacetime. He is survived by his wife, Luanna Boutin of Green River; three sons, Melvin Boutin and wife Cindy of Georgetown, Colo., Daniel Boutin and wife Kristen of Green River, Scott Boutin of Rock Springs; one daughter, Chris Weber and husband Phil of Mountain View; three brothers, Lonnie Boutin of Ashland, Larry Boutin of Ashland, Gene Boutin of South Carolina; eight grandchildren, Tina, Therese, George, Paul and Ray Haapala, and John, Danny and Misty Boutin; two step-grandsons, Dallas Colassaco and Tyler Weber; two great-grandchildren, Logan Campbell-Haapala and Davaughn Boutin, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, John Michael Boutin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 2003 JAMIE LYNN LARSEN Funeral services for Jamie Lynn Larsen were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Paul Nebeker of the Evanston Christian Church in Evanston conducted the services. Interment was in the Viola Cemetery in LaBarge. Jamie Lynn Larsen, 13, of 1680 Blair Ave. No. 67, Rock Springs, did on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Sunday. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Larsen died following injuries she sustained in an accident. Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Jamie Lynn Larsen, 13, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by the Rev. Paul Nebeker of Evanston Christian Church. Interment will be in Viola Cemetery in LaBarge. She was born on July 18, 1990, in Kemmerer, the daughter of Jack LeRoy Jr. and the former Teresa Grace Heathman. Miss Larsen attended schools in Rock Springs and was currently a seventh-grade student at the East Junior High School. Her interests included reading, dancing, swimming, bicycling, being a free spirit, animals and movies. Survivors include her parents, Jack and Teresa Larsen of Rock Springs; one sister, Jackie Lee Larsen, of Rock Springs; her maternal grandparents, Mason Heathman of Evanston and Mary Heathman of Green River; her surrogate grandmother, Julia Lister of Cedar City, Utah; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, three cousins, one aunt, Kristi; uncle, Jim and her paternal and maternal great-grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 2003 HAZEL A. PAULY Funeral services for Hazel A. Pauly were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2003 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Green River. The Rev. Paul J. Cain Jr. conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Pauly, 90, of 460 S. Fifth E., Green River, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at her home. A resident of Green River since 1955 and former resident of Nebraska, Mrs. Pauly died following a sudden illness. She was born on June 20, 1913 in Primrose, Neb., the duaghter of the late Bert Welch and Lottie Ann Nelson. Mrs. Pauly attended schools in Nebraska. She married Lou John Pauly in Nebraska on Feb. 15, 1934, and he preceded her in death on July 18, 1983. Mrs. Pauly was employed as a cook for the Union Pacific Railroad and later had been employed at Little America as a waitress. Her interests included crocheting, knitting and fishing. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Green River, and had been a leader for the Girl Scouts of America. Survivors include two sons, Lou Pauly of Green River and Robert Paul of Boulder; one daughter, Sandra Force of Thornton, Colo.; one sister, Elsie Seymore of Westminster, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Art; five brothers; and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 2003 VERN VAN MATRE Graveside services and interment for Vern Van Matre were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at the Eden Valley Cemetery in Eden Valley. The Rev. Ted York conducted the services. Van Matre, 90, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died Oct. 22, 2003, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where he had been a resident for the past 10 years. He was born April 16, 1913, in Beaver City, Neb., the son of the late Morgan Van Matre and the former Anna Geitman. Van Matre attended schools in Eden. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include one daughter, Delores Lucero of Houston, Texas; one sister, Olga Donahue of Sun City, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews, including Don. G. Van Matre Jr. of Green River and William Vern Van Matre of Kenosha, Wisc.; niece, Nancy Cook of Green River; and one grandson, Kelly Lucero of Warner Robins, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Van Matre Sr.; one sister, Edna Henry; and one niece, Donna Murphy. --- Casper Star Tribune, Nov 1, 2003 John Robert “Poofer” Prevedel Funeral services are pending for Basin resident John Robert "Poofer" Prevedel, 76, who died Oct. 30, 2003, in Basin, following several years of ill health. Born Nov. 11, 1926, in Superior, he was the son of Rudolph and Lena (Battisti) Prevedel; and was raised and educated there. He graduated from Superior High School. On Aug. 13, 1965, he married Jeanne Bell Seymore in Rock Springs. A resident of Basin for the last five years, he had lived in Rock Springs for many years and was employed by FMC Corp. until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening and bowling. Survivors include his wife of 38 years and two sons, Paul and Blake Prevedel, both of Rock Springs; three stepsons, David Seymour and his wife of Lyman, Russell Seymour and Layton Seymour and his wife, both of Rock Springs; two daughters and their husbands, Melanie Ratts of Arvada, Colo., and Robin Harmon of Fort Collins, Colo.; stepdaughter, Sandra Knezovich, and her husband of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 7, 2003 Margaret Hoch Margaret Hoch, 49, of 1824 Fillmore Ave., Rock Springs, died at 8:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Evanston, Mrs. Hoch died following an illness of one year. She was born on Feb. 16, 1954, in Evanston, the daughter of Glen B. and Rebecca Limb Hughes. She attended schools in Evanston. She married James L. Hoch in Evanston on Feb. 24, 1979. She was the owner and operator of Summit Pets for the past 17 years. Her interests included camping and spending time with her family. She was an avid Elvis fan. Survivors include her husband, James L. Hoch of Rock Springs; her mother, Rebecca Hughes of Evanston; three sons, Dave McKendrick, Jerry Hoch and Roger Hoch, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Tami McKendrick and Savannah Hoch, both of Rock Springs; four brothers, Victor Hughes, Edwin J. Hughes and Sheldon Hughes, all of Rock Springs, and Roger Hughes of Mountain View; two sisters, Laura Hughes and Adell Stedman, both of Evanston; three grandchildren, Ashley McKen-drick, Shaniece McKendrick and Tyler McKendrick; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Glen B. Hughes; and her daughter, Rebecca Ann McKendrick. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services. --- Fox Funeral Home, Nov 8, 2003 Leroy Gomez Leroy Gomez, 56, lifetime resident of Rock Springs died Friday November 7, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs following health problems during the past three years. Leroy was born May 11, 1947 in Ft. Morgan, Colorado the son of Abel and Eloisa Gomez. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1965. Leroy served in the US Navy during Vietnam War on the USS Hancock. On July 17, 1970 he married Fidelas Salazar in Rock Springs. He was employed at Jim Bridger Plant for twenty-eight years retiring in 2000 due to health reasons. He was a member of the Catholic Church. His interest included fishing, hunting, football, and he was a fan of the Wyoming Cowboys. Survivors include his wife Fidelas, two daughters, Lisa Gomez of Denver, Colorado, and Lori Feagler and husband Dale of Rock Springs; one son, Matthew Gomez of Denver, Colorado; one sister, Corina Bautista and husband Si of Wenachee, Washington; seven brothers, Reynold Gomez and wife Teresa of Denver, Colorado, Tony Gomez and Joe Gomez both of Rock Springs, Abel Gomez and wife Leslie of College Station, Texas, David Gomez and Ben Gomez both of Rock Springs, and Gordie Gomez of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and one granddaughter Audrey of Rock Springs; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 11, 2003 at the SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave, Rock Springs. Friends and family may call 12-5 p.m. Monday November 10, 2003 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way and again 6-8 p.m. at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where a Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Military honors and interment will take place at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Nov 12, 2003 Robert C. “Bob” Overy Robert C. "Bob" Overy, 64, Rock Springs, died Nov. 8 at the University of Utah Medial center where he had been a patient for four days. He was born May 6, 1939, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph Overy. He attended schools in Rock Springs where he graduated from high school with the class of 1958. He then attended and graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. He married Dorothy Berta in 1959 at Our Lady of Sorrows catholic Church. He was a commander for the Rock Springs Police Department where he retired in 1988 after serving for 25 years. His interests included woodworking, fly fishing, boating, cooking and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; one son, Nathan, and one daughter Natalie and husband Stewart Miller, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Bonnie Rodda of Billings; two grandchildren, three nieces and one nephew. A mass of Christian burial will be conducted Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Father Dennis Cloonan officiating. A parish rosary will be recited tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon until 8 p.m. and Friday until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 2003 VERN LaRUE NEWMAN Funeral services for Vern LaRue Newman were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Newman, 83, of 643 W. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, died on Nov. 3, 2003, at his home. He was a resident of Green River for the past 33 years and former resident of Laramie. Newman was born on Nov. 7, 1920 in Edinburg, Mo., the son of the late Homer Leo and Anna Laura Newman. He attended schools in Trenton, Mo., and was a graduate of the Trenton High School with the class of 1938. Newman attended the University of Wyoming and obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He married Barbara Jean Ingham in Laramie on March 16, 1947, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 2001. Newman was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was employed as a teacher and superintendent of schools in Saratoga; an industrial arts and math teacher in Arvada, Colo., from 1956 to 1948; principal of Green River High School from 1958 through 1962; principal of Laramie Senior High from 1962 through 1970; assistant superintendent of schools in Green River from 1970 through 1973; and superintendent of schools in Green River from 1973 through 1982 and retired in 1982. Newman was on the Western Wyoming College Board of Trustees from 1983 to 1988; member of the Wyoming High School Activities Association and was a board member and was inducted into the Wyoming High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 1987. He was a longtime participant in the Wyoming Senior Olympics. Other interests included photography, sports and physical fitness. Survivors include one son, Craig Newman of Casper; one daughter, Lynne DeBernardi and husband Tony of Rock Springs and Cheyenne; one brother, Jack Newman of Denver; four grandchildren, Damon DeBernardi of Laramie, Paige Newman, Rachel Newman and Cole Newman, all of Casper; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Newman; his parents; two sisters; and one brother. --- Casper Star Tribune, Nov 20, 2003 John Joseph “Jack” Hamilton Memorial services for Rock Springs resident John Joseph "Jack" Hamilton, 74, were conducted Nov. 18, 2003, in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery by Gerald Tremelling. Cremation had taken place in Vase White Mountain Crematory. He died Nov. 15, 2003, at his home, following a brief illness. Born Jan. 16, 1929, in Rock Springs, he was the second son of James and Ada (Bonner) Hamilton; and was raised and educated there. On Dec. 24, 1946, he married Lois Tremelling. He was a heavy equipment operator for 50 years and retired from Ted's Construction in January 1991. An avid sportsman, he loved to spend time at his summer place in Pinedale. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 151. Survivors include his wife of 57 years of Rock Springs; son, James Hamilton, and his partner of Chandler, Ariz.; daughter, Janice Brown, and her husband of Rock Springs; sister, June McCurtain, and her husband of Anchorage, Alaska; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Hamilton; a sister, Elaine Hamilton; and a daughter, Debra Ann Hamilton. The family would appreciate memorials to Cowboys Against Cancer, in care of Margaret Parry, P.O. Box 103, Green River, WY 82935. --- Casper Star Tribune, Nov 20, 2003 Ann L. Kudar Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Ann L. Kudar, 94, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 21, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Graveside services and interment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs will be this morning until service-time. She died Nov. 17, 2003, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, following a brief illness. Born March 3, 1909, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of John and Frances (Kovach) Kudar; and was raised and educated there. She worked for the Union Bakery, C.A. West Store, and J.C. Penney until retiring in 1955. A member of SCM Parish, she enjoyed hunting and fishing; camping with her brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews; and gardening. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Margie Kudar of Rock Springs and Mary Kudar of Jackson; and several beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Pernich; five brothers, Max, Joe, Rudolph, John and Alfred; two nieces; and two nephews. The family would appreciate memorials to Rock Springs Catholic School Building Fund, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82902; or a charity of the donor's choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 22, 2003 GERALDINE RUTH STEPHENS Memorial services for Geraldine Ruth Stephens were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Inurnment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Stephens, 74, of Green River, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a lengthy illness. She was born June 4, 1929 in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Gerald Clinton Paxton and Leola Genevieve McKague Paxton. She attended schools in Hiawatha, Kan., and Green River, graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1947. She married Clyde L. Stephens in Evanston on June 25, 1961. Mrs. Stephens was employed as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad for 44 ½ years until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, Green River Eagles Auxiliary, Fire Hole Gang, Historical Society, Good Sam, Daughters of the Nile and PEO Sorority. Her interests included bowling, crocheting, canasta, cards, and she was a volunteer for may years at St. John’s Episcopal Thrift Shop in Green River. Survivors include her husband, Clyde L. Stephens of Green River; two sons, William Clyde Stephens and wife Susan of Douglasville, Pa., and James Chester Stephens of Washington, D.C.; one daughter, Ardith Cruz of Cheyenne; one brother, Richard Paxton and wife Norma Jean of Green River; two sisters, Peggy Jo Carrillo and husband Tom of Rock Springs, and Jackie Sanchez and husband Roger of Green River; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Fredrick Paxton; sister, Carol Stover; and first husband, Donald D. Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov. 25, 2003 Barbara Gene Olsen LIBERAL, Kan.--Barbara Gene Olsen, 47, of 1414 Jerry St., Liberal, Kan., died at 12:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. She had been a resident of Liberal for the past seven years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. She was born on May 10, 1956, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Jack and Eve Toner Hackett. Ms. Olsen attended schools in Lander and was a graduate of the Lander Valley High School in 1975. Her interests included crafts, golfing, watching Court TV, playing solitaire, working on the computer, and shopping at Wal-Mart. Survivors include her husband, Chris Macy of Liberal, Kan.; her parents, Eve and Ed Sturm of Lander; one daughter, Mandi Milhon and husband Cecil of Liberal; four sons, Tracy Olsen of Rock Springs, Chris R. Macy of Grand Junction, Colo., Danny Macy and Troy Macy, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Kelly Williams of Rock Springs; two sisters, Shawna West of Rock Springs and Jackie Alleman of Louisiana; her father and mother-in-law, Bob and Joyce Macy of Rock Springs; mother-in-law, Ruby Macy of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Tashawna Bolen, Bailey Milhon, Gaige Olsen, Teralynn Macy, Danny James Macy and Brianna Macy; one aunt and uncle, Jan and Jerry Torres of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; first husband, Tracy Olsen; one sister, Tammy; two aunts, Cheryl Marden and Jane Jensen; and one uncle, Teddy Toner. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Daniel Gilbert will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Nov 26, 2003 Frances A. Liska Frances A. Liska, 88, Rock Springs, passed away on Nov. 20, 2003. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, she died following a brief illness. She was born on May 5, 1915, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Adovnik Cilensek. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1933. She married Edward A. Liska on Jan. 26, 1935, in Rock Springs and maintained a household with him until his death on Dec. 20, 1991. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the A.F.U. Lodge. Survivors include three sons, George E. Liska and wife Mary Anne, Edward A. Liska and wife Tamara and Martin F. Liska and wife Vanita, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Margo McCarthy and husband "Jim" of San Diego; one brother. Frank Cilensek and wife Flossie of Rock Springs; three sisters, Elsie Zelenka of Rock Springs; Mary Schrek and Louise Cilensek, both of Ogden, Utah; six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Carl Cilensek; two sisters, Jean Stanton and Ursula Fletcher; and two brothers-in-law, James Zelenka and Paul Schrek. Funeral services are pending. The family of Frances Liska respectfully suggests that memorials be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 6038 Rock Springs, Wyoming 82902, Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901, or the charity of your choice. --- Green River Star, Nov 26, 2003 Ingrid Zancanella Ingrid Zancanella, 85, Bend, Ore., died Nov. 19 at the Eagle Inn Adult Care Center where she was a patient for two years. She was born Feb. 26, 1918, in Wakefield, Mich., the daughter of the late Matt and Elda Pikka Kiviaho. She attended school in Superior where she graduated from high school with the class of 1936. She married Leno Zancanella in 1939 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death in 2000. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and enjoyed singing for weddings and funerals. She was also a member of the Madrigals, enjoyed playing bridge and was an excellent seamstress. Survivors include three sons, John Zancanella and wife Barbara and Dan Zancanella and wife Terri, all of Rock Springs, and Michael Zancanella of Laramie; three daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Dan Lyon of Evans, Ga., Carla and Gary Hoagland and Paula and Don Bradford, all of Bend, Ore.;12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. A mass of Christian burial was conducted Monday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Father John Savio officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Nov 26, 2003 Mary A. Peternell Mary A. Peternell, 90, Rock Springs, passed away on Nov. 20, 2003, at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she died following an illness of four years. She was born on Aug. 24, 1913, in Reliance, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kobler Peternel. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She was a United States Army Veteran of World War II having served with the WACs. She had been employed by Mountain Bell Telephone as a telephone operator for many years. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, Telephone Pioneers, Catholic Golden Age, Young at Hearts Senior Citizens and Royal Neighbors. Survivors include one brother, Frank Peternel and wife Melva of Rock Springs; one sister, Clara Tipp of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Frances Dernovich; her brother-in-law, George Tipp; and two nieces, Dianne Monroe and Barbara Ann Peternel. The family of Mary A. Peternel will be receiving family and friends at the residence of Frank Peternel, 109 Pine Street, Rock Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 25 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was recited on Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military Graveside services and interment was conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post #24 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Nov 26, 2003 Dragica Agostini Dragica Agostini, 79, Rock Springs, died Nov. 21 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past four days. She was born Aug. 26, 1924, in Croatia, the daughter of Joze and Manda Pivac. She attended school in Superior High School in 1941. She married Joe Agostini in 1952 in Rock Springs and he precede her in death in 1991. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the C.F.U. Lodge. Her interests included baking and spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Survivors include her two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Carol Agostini and John and Kim Agostini; four grandchildren; one brother, Ante Pivac of Croatia; several nieces and nephews, also in Croatia. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father John Savio and Father Tom Sheridan co-celebrated. Graveside services and interment took place in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 2019 LILLIAN McCOY Lillian McCoy, 97, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident for the past 10 years. She was a longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Chicago. Mrs. McCoy was born on March 27, 1906 in Green River, the daughter of the late Charles Harris and Lillian Whitemore. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School. She married Joe McCoy in Green River on July 10, 1930 and they later divorced. Mrs. McCoy was employed as a hotel clerk in Chicago at the Edgewater Beach Hotel and the Drake Hotel for many years and she retired in 1970. She then moved back to Green River. Her interests included reading, watching birds and she was an avid Elvis fan. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include one brother, Thomas Siegel and wife Helen of Cheyenne; one nephew, Steven Siegel of Cheyenne; and two nieces, Julie Talley of Laramie and Margaret Stansill of Thermopolis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe McCoy; and one sister, Margaret Kemp. Cremation has taken place. Memorial graveside services will be announced at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 2019 CAROL TAYLOR Funeral services for Carol Taylor were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at the Green River Alliance Church in Green River. The Rev. Mike McConnell officiated. Pallbearers were Alan Taylor, Mark Taylor, Corey Hymas, Calvin Page, Randy Koloff and David Dean. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Taylor, 67, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at her home in Rock Springs after a short illness. Mrs. Taylor was born June 23, 1936 in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of Jerome and Lucille Wilson Stoddard. She attended schools in Minoa, N.Y., and graduated from Minoa High School with the class of 1954. She married Alfred Taylor on July 24, 1954 in Eastwood, N.Y. He preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 2003. Mrs. Taylor was employed at Rollaway Bearing in New York and as a kitchen aide at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River until her retirement in 1997. She was a volunteer ambulance MET with Southern Oswego Volunteer Ambulance Corp in New York. She was a member of the Green River Alliance Church. Her interests included her children, grandchildren, the outdoors, ceramics, cooking, her home and God. Survivors include two sons, Mark Taylor of Green River and Alan Taylor of Rock Springs; four daughters, Lynn Dean and husband David of Casper, Nancy Hymas and husband Corey of Green River, Sandra Page and husband Calvin of Green River, and Lori Koloff and husband Randy of Green River; two brothers, Robert Stoddard of Florida and Alan Stoddard of North Carolina; one sister, Beverly Marziale of New York; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome and Lucille Stoddard; her husband, Alfred Taylor and her sister, Marilyn Whitehead. --- Green River Star, Dec 3, 2003 Blaine Potter Blaine Potter, 71, Edgewater, Fla., died Nov. 29 at the Florida Hospital Ormond, in Ormond, Fla. where he had been a patient and in ill health for the past three years. He was born Jan. 4, 1932, in Green River, the son of the late Charles A. and Wanda Greenhalgh Potter. He attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of the Reliance High School with the class of 1951. He was an avid basketball player. He also attended and graduated from the Ogden Beauty College where he obtained his license in cosmetology. He owned and operated Blaine's Beauty Salon for many years and later drove truck until his retirement. He married Florence Delgado and they later divorced. He later married Wanda Mann in Evanston. His interests included spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Wanda Potter of Edgewater, Fla.; three sons, Tom Potter of Rock Springs; Shane Heikes of Orlando and Tony Heikes of Purcell, Okla.; five daughters, Darlene Urutia and husband Robert, Connie Lucas, all of Rock Springs; Tanya McGarvey and husband Bill of Reliance; Dovee Rust of Laurinburg, N.C. and Roxann Todd of Edgewater, Fla.; two brothers, Ted and Tim Potter both of Green River; two sisters, Barta Andrews of Ogden and Patsy Lowseth of Green River; 19 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He preceded in death by his parents, one son, Ronnie Potter; one brother, Tom Potter, and one nephew, Jerry Lee Potter. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Graveside services and interment will be at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 6, 2003 KAYLEE R. HOLMES Funeral services for Kaylee R. Holmes were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003 at the First Assembly of God Church in Green River. Graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Kaylee, 8, of 701 Wilderness Court, Green River, died on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003 at the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. She had been a resident of Green River for the past year former resident of Arlington, Texas. Kaylee was born on July 6, 1995, the daughter of Bradley and Glenda Boswell Holmes. She attended schools in Green River and was a student at the Harrison Elementary School in the second grade. Kaylee was an avid music enthusiast and her interests included Barney. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Green River. Survivors include her parents, Brad and Glenda Holmes of Green River; one brother, Wade Holmes f Green River; one sister, Autumn Holmes of Green River; her paternal grandparents, David and Wynema Holmes of Palmer, Texas; her maternal grandparents, Wesley and Betty Boswell of Waxahachie, Texas; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Rebecca McCoy, and her paternal and maternal great-grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 6, 2003 HUBERT ERLE NORTHCUTT Funeral services for Hubert Erle Northcutt were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs, with the Rev. Edwin Mendenhall officiating. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Northcutt, 79, died at his home in Rock Springs on Nov. 30, 2003. He was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Graham, Okla., the son of Hubert and Ethel Northcutt. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Northcutt had a long and versatile career in the oilfield from 1940 to 1986. Twenty-five years with Haliburton included five years as district superintendent of the Vernal, Utah/Rock Springs areas. He was a drilling supervisor for the Indonesian-American Oil Company for 12 years based in Jakarta, Indonesia. After returning to the states, he supervised drilling operations for Diamond Shamrock in China, Tunisia, Ghana, Hawaii and Colombia. He retired to his home in east Texas. He and his wife moved to Rock Springs in 1989 to be near their children. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Dorris; three children, Susanne Ellis and husband Bill, Erlene Slaugh and husband Gary, and pat Slaugh and husband Craig, all of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Rita Oriet, Gary Erle, Justin and Travis Slaugh, Stacy Ellis and Stephanie Ellis (USN Korea); four great-grandchildren, Wes and Ryan Slaugh, and Lacy and Kaila Oriet, all of Rock Springs; and one sister, Helen Donaldson of Waco, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Richard Northcutt. --- Casper Star, Dec 9, 2003 Henry Menghini Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Henry Menghini, 93, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs will be Thursday afternoon, Dec. 11, until 8 p.m. and Friday morning until service-time. He died Dec. 7, 2003, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where he had been for the last four months. Born Aug. 15, 1910, in Rock Springs, he was the son of John B. and Lina (Ziller) Menghini; and was raised and educated there. He earned a master degree in education in 1938 from the University of Wyoming. In 1933, he married Bernice Pinter in Fort Collins, Colo. The couple later divorced. A former resident of Casper, he was an auditor for the State of Wyoming Employment Security Commission for many years and retired in 1975. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and F.O. Eagles No. 151 of Rock Springs; B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1351 in Casper; Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center; and the Knights of Columbus, of the fourth order. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Bernice and John Gallagher of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, William A. and Rudolph Menghini. The family would appreciate memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105. --- Green River Star, Dec 10, 2003 Arthur Beveridge Arthur Beveridge, 87, died at the Life Care Center in Greeley, Colo., where he had been a resident since June. He was born Dec. 27, 1915, the son of the late Henry Beveridge and Mabel Clark. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. He married Alice Williams in 1940 and she preceded him in death in 1998. He married Edith Decora in 2000 He was a master electrician and the oldest member of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was an electrical contractor for A & B Electric. His interests included traveling, boating and fishing. He was a geographer and a member of the BPO Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lynda Beveridge of Evans, Colo., one sister, Cora Berta of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his first wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Florence Fitzgerald, Gertrude Kourbelas and Lucille Lamons; six brothers, Jack, Charles, George, Wallace, Robert and Henry; one son Arthur Charles Beveridge, and one nephew, Tom Fitzgerald. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Entombment will be in the Beveridge Mausoleum in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel tomorrow until 8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Dec 10, 2003 Homero Flores Homero Flores, 60, Green River, died Nov. 30 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born June 11, 1943, in Mexico, the son of Homero and Alicia Reyes Flores. He married Shirley Ann Coleman in Green River in 2000. He was employed as a shuttle car driver for General Chemical for 29 years until his retirement last year. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America. Survivors include his wife Shirley of Green River; his mother of Ceuernavaca, Mexico; two brothers, Salvador and Eduardo Flores; two sisters, Elvia Flores deMontemibio and Virginia Flores; one step-daughter, Kim Stephensen and husband Mark of Kemmerer; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; his maternal and paternal grandparents. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Dec. 6 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River, Father Tom Sheridan officiating. Cremation followed the service. --- Green River Star, Dec 10, 2003 Joseph R. “Joey” Jelaca Joseph R. "Joey" Jelaca, 55, Rock Springs, died on Dec. 6 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 11, 1948, in Rock Springs, the son of Joseph "Baker" and Olga Bergamo Jelaca. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1966. He married Pamela McKay at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne in 1969. He had been employed at General Chemical since 1968 as a safety engineer and governmental affairs representative. He was active in the Vase Emergency Medical Services before any state standards were set, and was licensed as an emergency medical technician and later certified as an EMT II. He was instrumental in training all of the EMTs throughout the county. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic community, past president of Hospice of Sweetwater County, past chairman of the Sweetwater County Democratic Party, past member of the United Steel Worker's of America Local 15320, and BPO Elks Lodge. His interests included camping, fly fishing, woodworking and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; his mother; one son, Jason Jelaca, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Lisa Hautala and husband Pat, also of Rock Springs, and Kara Jelaca of Denver; one brother, David Jelaca of LaQuinta, Calif.; one sister, Mary Slagowski and husband Blaine of Rock Springs; six grandchildren and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph "Baker" Jelaca and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Shirley Morrisey. A mass of Christan Burial was be celebrated today at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Tom Sheridan officiated. Graveside services and interment were in the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 2003 BOB CHAN SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Bob Chan were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard Carlson officiated. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Chan, 84, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born Dec. 15, 1918 in Toisan, Guangdong, China, the son of Chan Guy Dai and yee Sam Leui. He attended schools in Toisan, Guangdong, China. He married Mary Wong in Canton, China. She preceded him in death after they were married 65 years. Chan was co-owner of the Renegade Café in Rock Springs. His interests included basketball, traveling, gourmet Chinese food and Las Vegas. Survivors include three sons, Marlex Chan and wife Wai Fong of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Glen Chan and wife Maria of Salt Lake City, and Don Chan and wife Daymee of Sandy, Utah; two daughters, Pui Chun Chan and husband Ga Chee Low of Toronto, and Helen Chan and husband David Lew of Rock Springs; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 2003 HOMERO FLORES A mass of Christian burial for Homero Flores was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at the church. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Flores, 60, of 350 Anvil Drive, Apt. B, Green River, died on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at his home. A longtime resident of Mexico, Flores died following a sudden illness. Flores was born on June 11, 1943 in Mexico, the son of Homero and Alicia Reyes Flores. He married Shirley Ann Coleman in Green River on Aug. 18, 2000. Flores was employed as a shuttle car operator at General Chemical for 29 years and retired Aug. 1, 2002. He coached little league soccer in Green River and he was a member of the United Steelworkers of America. His interests included soccer, boxing, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Flores of Green River; his mother, Alicia Flores of Ceuernavaca, Mexico; his many brothers and sisters; stepdaughter, Kim Stephenson and husband Mark of Kemmerer; five step-granddaughters, Joanna, Monica, Kristyne, Steffany and Brittany, all of Kemmerer; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 2003 GARY M. SCOTT Memorial services for Gary M. Scott were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Scott, 47, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs after a short illness. He was born Feb. 3, 1956, in Pasadena, Calif., the son of Bill D. Smith Sr. and Evelyn Woodward. He attended schools in California and Washington. He moved to Wyoming in the 1980s and married Leslie Kay Gillespie on Dec. 24, 1988, in Rock Springs. His interests were fishing, hunting, watching movies and spending time with his family. Scott was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Leslie of Rock Springs; one son, Alan; parents, John and Evelyn Woodward of Rock Springs; two brothers, Glenn Smith and wife Susan of Park City, Utah, and Billy Smith and wife Emily of Cardiff, Calif., and several other family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy D. Smith Sr. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Dec 13, 2003 Joanne Williamson Joanne Williamson, 53, of 342 Hoover Drive, Green River, died at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at her home. A longtime resident of Green River and former longtime resident of Reliance, Mrs. Williamson died following a brief illness. She was born on March 6, 1950, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Malaquias and Amelia Muniz Arguello. Mrs. Williamson attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1969, and also attended the Parks Business School. She married Norman Williamson in Rock Springs on Jan. 10, 1970. Mrs. Williamson had been employed as a CNA at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, and for Wyoming Home Health. She also had worked as a dialysis tech. Her interests included her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Norman Williamson of Green River; her mother, Amelia Arguello of Reliance; one son, Ronnie Williamson and wife Traci of Rock Springs; two daughters, Coral Williamson of Missoula, Mont., and Daniall Williamson of Casper; three brothers, Leroy Arguello and wife Sue and Ronnie Arguello, and Edward Arguello and wife Lillian of Reliance; two sisters, Luggie Peterson of Denver, and Vivian Martinez of Mesa, Ariz.; nine grandchildren, Tony, Sebastian, Chase, Megan, Jackson, Robbie, Jessika, Cassie and Dakota; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Malaquias Shorty Arguello; paternal grandparents, Tiburcio and Tonita Arguello; maternal grandparents, Guerillino and Maria Muniz; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, A.D. and Emma Williamson. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at the church. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Tuesday afternoon until 4 p.m. and at the church from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday morning at the church until time of services. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 18, 2003 David Grant Southerland Jr. Funeral services for Rock Springs resident David Grant Southerland Jr., 22, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church by Pastors Richard Carlson and Larry Johnson. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. He died Dec. 16, 2003, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born April 8, 1981, he was the son of David and Tamara Rae Southerland; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1999. He then attended Job Corps. He was a construction worker for various employers in the Rock Springs area. His interests included movies, music, hockey, archery, and spending time with his sister and family. An aspiring artist, he had a special love and attachment to his Grandma and Grandpa Demas. He was a member of Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church. Survivors include his mother, Tamara Rae Swenson, and her husband, Isaac Lee, of Rock Springs; father, David Grant Southerland Sr., and his wife, Lianne, of Calgary, Canada; stepfather, Paul J. Saathoff, and sister, Desirae Saathoff, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Austin Southerland of Calgary and Jeremy Swenson of Evanston; paternal grandparents, Nick and Theresa Demas of Rock Springs; step-grandparents, Bill and Valgean Raddon of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Oscar and Josephine Southerland; and great-grandparents, Nick and Sylva Demas, Stanley and Louise Myska and Joe Velikaneye. The family would appreciate memorials be made to Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone Road, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 2003 MANUEL JOHN PORTILLO A mass of Christian burial for Manuel John Portillo was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at the church. Military graveside services and interment were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dennis Portillo, Robert Portillo, Mark Portillo, Paul Portillo, Brian Portillo and Steven Anthony Nary. Portillo, 80, 721 O’Donnell St., Rock Springs, died on Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Portillo had been in ill health for the past few years. He was born on Jan. 27, 1923, in California, the son of the late Isable and Teresa Guiteres Portillo. Portillo attended and graduated from the Rock Springs High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Portillo was employed at FMC as a miner for 32 years and retired in 1989. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. His interests included spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, playing cards and he was an avid Denver Broncos fan. Survivors include five sons, Dennis Portillo and wife Lori of Rock Springs, Robert Portillo and wife Lisa of North Carolina, Mark Portillo and companion Robbin Sherman of Rock Springs, Paul Portillo and companion Lynn Layland of Pinedale and Brian Portillo and wife Kristy of Rock Springs; one daughter, Teresa Chapelle and husband Lewis of Pensacola, Fla.; three brothers, Ralph Portillo and Jesse Portillo, both of Rock Springs, and Joe Portillo of Arizona; six sisters, Jenny Murphy and husband of Arizona, Stella Martinez of Rock Springs, Mona Ortiz of Utah, Margie Bell of Idaho, Julia Tippes of Idaho and Clara Opser of Nebraska; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marie Portillo; one sister-in-law, Angie Portillo; and one niece-in-law, Eloisa Portillo. ---