Green River Star, Jan 3, 2007 Jennie Apodaca Jennie Apodaca, 91, of Rock Springs passed away Dec. 31, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime Rock Springs and Superior resident and former resident of Oakland, Calif., and Riverton, Apodaca died following a brief illness. She was born June 2, 1915, in Pueblo, Colo., the daughter of the late John Valdez and Patrocinia Herrera. Apodaca attended school in Colorado. She married John Apodaca in Riverton in 1933, and they later divorced. Apodaca worked as a riveter in Oakland, Calif., at a ship yard during World War II and later worked in various bakeries. She was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, lifetime member Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary, St. Monica's Sodality and Senior Citizens Center. Her interests included needlework, crocheting, arts and crafts, and bingo. She also enjoyed trips to Wendover, Nev., and loved camping and fishing. Survivors include two daughters Emma Portillo and husband Jesse of Rock Springs and Cora Hernandez of Indio, Calif.; one sister Frances Coates and husband Bob of Riverton; six grandchildren Jesse Portillo and wife Sue and Johnny Portillo and wife Pam, all of Rock Springs, Michael Portillo of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Cynthia Nieto, John Hernandez and wife Julia and Lee Hernandez and wife Gladys, all of Indio, Calif.; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband John Apodaca, three sisters and four brothers. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday, one hour prior to services. The family of Jennie Apodaca respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Young At Heart Senior Center, 538 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 2007 LARRY J. GRAMMER Funeral services for Larry J. Grammer were conducted on Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, in Green River. Military graveside services and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Grammer, 58, of 1815 Oklahoma, Green River, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Knoxville, Tenn., Grammer died following a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 20, 1948, in Knoxville, the son of Jay Littleton and Dorothy Louise Bridges Grammer. He attended schools in Knoxville and graduated from Fulton High School with the class of 1968. He married Janice Mize on Dec. 12, 1980, in Byron City, N.C. Grammer was employed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 322 as an electrician for the past 12 years. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker No. 322 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350. Grammer served in the United States Marine Corps from Oct. 3, 1967, until Nov. 14, 1969, during the Vietnam War. His interests included fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Janice of Green River; three sons, Tony Grammer of Georgia and Kenny Moss and Jason Moss, both of Green River; one daughter, Tracie Grammer of Georgia; four brothers, Jell Grammer, Ronnie Grammer, Denny Grammer and Jason Grammer, all of Indiana; one sister, Rhonda Stout of Indiana; five grandchildren, Chasity, Jesse, Braedn, Larry J. and Teanna; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Dorothy, and grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 2007 TOMAS R. MARTINEZ A mass of Christian burial for Tomas R. Martinez was celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Military graveside services and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Martinez, 84, of 375 E. Third St., Green River, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Chamisal, N.M., he had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Dec. 25, 1922 in Chamisal, the son of Onecimo Martinez and Senaida Lopez. He attended school in Chamisal. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He married Claudina Cordova on April 20, 1942, in Chamisal. She preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1998. Martinez was employed by Union Pacific Railroad as a section man. He later worked for the city of Green River sanitation department as an engineer for 15 years and retired in 1970. Survivors include five sons, Joseph Martinez of San Antonio, Tom Martinez, Bob Martinez and Rick Martinez, all of Green River, and Sam Martinez of Las Vegas; five daughters, Alice Ussery and husband Johnny of Folsom, Calif., Angie Martinez and husband David of Rock Springs, Margie Taylor and husband Allen of Henderson, Nev., Gloria Rutherford and husband Rex and Sally Seelen, all of Green River; one brother, Jose H. Martinez of Rock Springs; one sister, Frances Pacheco of Green River, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Onecimo and Senaida: wife, Claudina; son, Amos Martinez; two daughters, Bonnie Mae Martinez and Ester Martinez, two brothers; one sister; one grandson; and two granddaughters in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 6, 2007 MICHAEL ALAN MCCORD Funeral services for Michael Alan McCord were conducted on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home, in Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. McCord, 41, of Green River died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at his home after a short illness. He was born Nov. 6, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Charles C. McCord and Mary R. Thissen Murphy. He attended schools in Columbus and Rock Springs. He was employed in construction for many years and was a concrete finisher. He married Stephanie Brouillette in 1987 and had two daughters, Rachel and Sara. They were later divorced. He married Stephanie Morrow in 1999. His interests included being with family. riding motorcycles, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his father, Charles McCord and wife Mary of Plain City, Ohio; mother, Mary Murphy and husband Kenneth of Green River; two daughters, Sara Layland and husband Justin of Kemmerer and Rachel McCord of Rock Springs; two brothers, Charlie McCord and wife Heidi of Fostoria, Ohio, David Murphy and wife Susan of Green River, and David McCord of Columbus; one sister, Beth Bassett and husband John of Reidsville, N.C.; one granddaughter, Sydney Layland of Kemmerer; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Shawn Murphy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 9, 2007 DAVID HERMAN SORENSEN David Herman Sorensen, 66, of 98 Uinta Drive, Green River died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, in Rawlins. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Kemmerer, Sorenson died following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 9, 1940, in Racine, Wis., the son of William and Henrietta Lehman Sorensen. He attended Trinity Lutheran High School and graduated with the class of 1959. He also took several college courses. He married Hilda Jane Anderson on March 18, 1972, in Edgemont, S.D. Sorenson was a water distribution supervisor for a number of years until his retirement on June 1, 1993. He had previously worked at a variety of jobs after leaving the military in 1975. He served in the U.S. Air Force from Oct. 1, 1962, until April 30, 1975, during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. His interests included working on the computer, photography and keeping up with local and national news. Survivors include his wife, Hilda; one brother, Paul Sorensen and wife Darlene of Racine; one sister, Ann Brown and husband Harold of Racine; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Henrietta. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pastor Paul Holland will conduct the services. Friends may call at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, from 11 a.m. until time of services. --- Green River Star, Jan 10, 2007 David Dean Struck David Dean Struck, 36, of Rock Springs died Jan. 3, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of respiratory complications. He was born on Sept. 2, 1970, in Rock Springs and was his dad's best buddy and his mom's pride and joy. Struck was one of the first students at the Child Development Center which he attended for eight years. He was taught by Karen Oldfield for one year. He then moved the the Wyoming State Training School in Lander where he lived for 19 years. Struck then moved back to Rock Springs and resided at SWRC until the time of his death. Survivors include his parents George and Fay Struck of Rock Springs; one brother Dan Struck of Van Nuys, Calif.; three sisters Bonnie Legerski and husband Bob of Rock Springs, Terri Redman and husband Steve of Layton, Utah, and Susan Nichols and husband Steve of Rock Springs; three nephews and one niece . He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents William and Freda Struck and his maternal grandparents George and Mildred Warfel. Struck had many friends from his homes that meant so much to him and his family. Pallbearers were Dan Struck, Steve Nichols, Bob Legerski, Matt Legerski, Phillip Nichols, Dan Nichols and Steve Redman. Honorary pallbearers were George Bullington and Buddy Kaumo. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, morning at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A Parish Rosary was recited at Sunday evening at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jan 10, 2007 Wilbur “Jim” D. Vanderpool Wilbur “Jim” D. Vanderpool, 69, of Green River, died Jan. 8, 2007, at Sage View Care Center after a short illness. He was born Nov. 8, 1937, in Belle Fourche, S.D., the son of Clifford Burton and Viola Margaret Ragland Vanderpool. He graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1955. He served in the U.S. Navy for three years. He lived in Sundance, Saratoga, Laramie, Hiawatha, Lander, Rock Springs and Green River. He married Virginia Ager in 1957 in Rock Springs. They lived in Laramie and Rock Springs until 1969 when they moved to Green River. He was employed for Mountain Fuel at the Hiawatha Oil Camp from 1961 to 1968. He then worked for General Chemical, retiring in 1991 after 25 years. He also was employed by Zueck Transportation and Bunning Transfer. He was a member of Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge 6 in Green River for 25 years, a member of Mystic Chapter 8 O.E.S. and Good Sam's Club Firehole Gang. He was also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. His interests were square dance calling for 18 years, ham radio, fishing, hunting, camping, banjo playing, pool at Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center, and stock car racing. Survivors include his wife of Green River; two sons and daughters-in-law, Clifford and Tara Vanderpool of Green River, and Stephen and Sammie Vanderpool of Salt Lake City; one daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Charles Conroy of Green River; one brother, Jr. Dale Vanderpool of Lander; seven grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parent; one brother, Howard (Spud) Vanderpool; one son, David Vanderpool and one grandson, Morgan Vanderpool. Memorial services will be held at 2 tomorrow at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and B Streets, Rock Springs. Inurnment will be held in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery at a later date. A video tribute can be seen at www.twpservices.com/tribute. The family requests donations to be made in his name to a charity of your choice. --- Salt Lake Tribune, Jan 12, 2007 Twila Lowrey MANILA, Utah - After cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service for Twila Lowrey, 84, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 at the L.D.S. Chapel in Manila, Utah. She died Jan. 8, 2007 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Manila, Utah, Mrs. Lowrey had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on April 13, 1922 in Manila, Utah, the daughter of the late Don and Ethleen Searle Twitchell. She attended school in Manila, Utah and was a graduate of Manila High School with the class of 1940. She married Virgil Earl Lowrey in Green River on Oct. 1, 1949. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included fishing, cooking and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband of Manila, Utah; one son, Ron Lowrey and wife of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and one daughter, Janet Leflet and husband of Dutch John, Utah; one brother, Burl Twitchell and wife of Manila, Utah; one sister, Des Luke of Layton, Utah; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Lynn Lowrey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 13, 2007 DELBERT V. CHAPPLE BEAVER DAM, Ariz. -- Funeral services for Delbert V. Chapple were conducted on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at Coltrin Mortuary, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Graveside services were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Chapple, 77, of Beaver Dam, Ariz., formerly of Green River and Rexburg, Idaho, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at his home in Beaver Dam. He was born July 9, 1929, in Rexburg, the second son of Len V. Chapple and Rebecca Porter Chapple. He was raised in Rexburg, where his family had a small homestead. After World War II, he went to work for his dad in the family painting business. He married his first wife in 1947. They were later divorced. He married Gloria Cordova of Green River in 1959. She died in 1980. In 1957, he went to work for the Little America Corporation painting bill boards. Soon after that, he moved to Little America and where he spent the next 22 years. In 1967, he became general manager of the original Little America. In 1973, he bought his own business, the Lakeway Liquor, and moved to Green River. In 1977, he went to work for Mountain Fuel, working there until his retirement. After retirement he moved to Rexburg and also purchased a second home in Beaver Dam, becoming a snowbird. Survivors include sons, Bertt Chapple of Shelley, Idaho, and Jim and wife Barbara Chapple of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughters, Suzanne and husband David Falkingham of Idaho Falls, Patricia and husband Clark Silver of Page, Ariz., Nola Chappie Kimbro of Idaho Falls, Lori and husband Dennis Wipf of Phoenix and Connie and husband John Griffiths of Idaho Falls; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Rebecca; brother, Robert Chapple; sister, Jeannette Archibald; second wife, Gloria Cordova Chapple; and children, Bobbie Sanchez Chapple and Peggy Ann Sanchez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 20, 2007 AUDREY ETOYLE HADLEY Funeral services for Audrey Etoyle Hadley were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at the Farson LDS Chapel in Farson. Interment followed in the Eden Valley Cemetery. Mrs. Hadley, 82, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center where she was a patient for one day. She was born April 6, 1924, in Delco, Idaho, the daughter of John and Berniece Abbott. She attended school in American Falls and Downey, Idaho She married Percy Hyrumn Hadley on Sept. 10, 1940, in Preston, Idaho. Their 67 years of marriage began with herding sheep and faring for the Allen Brothers in Swan Lake, Idaho. After several years they purchased their own farm in Smithville, Utah. In 1950, they moved to Farson where they owned and operated a dairy and later a beef and sheep ranch. In 1974, they moved to Rock Springs. She worked as an assistant manager of Norge Village Laundromat. Due to failing health, she and her husband moved back to Farson to be closer to their children in 1998 and lived at their daughter's ranch in Farson until January 2007. Survivors include her husband, Percy Hadley of Farson; three daughters, Trina Beard of Frankston, Texas, Vicky Miller and husband Don and Karla Eaton and husband Toby, all of Farson; one son, Dana Hadley and wife Patsy Long of Farson; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Berniece; one brother, Jack Abbott: one daughter, Joey Hadley, grandsons, Vincent Scott Beard and Donald S. Miller Jr.; and one granddaughter, Kathryn Beard. Pallbearers Were Dana Hadley, Kevin Beard, Shawn Miller, Brent Miller, Dustin Eaton and Lance Hodges. Honorary pallbearers were Lee Johnson, Don Miller, Toby Eaton, Scott Reed, Casey Foy, Bobby Cleaveland, Colton Miller and Ed Burton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 23, 2007 NaDee Pedersen NaDee Pedersen, 81, of 1128 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Pedersen had been in ill health for the past three weeks. She was born May 19, 1925, in Oakley, the daughter of Merrill and Irene Palmer Thompson. She attended schools in Dines and Reliance. She married Donald Theodore Ted Pedersen on Feb. 4, 1950, in Dines. He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1998. Mrs. Pedersen had been employed by Yellow Front and School District No. 1. Her interests included hunting and camping with her husband, being a seamstress, crocheting and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include one son, Donald Merrill Pedersen of Rock Springs; seven daughters, Donna Riskus and husband Frank, Debbie Hesse and husband Mike and Jan Taliaferro and husband Bill, Sheila Pedersen, all of Rock Springs, Billie Sarcletti and husband Ray of Manila, Utah, Marilyn Smith of Nevada and Jeanne Chabre and husband Felix of Salt Lake City; one sister, Bonnie Hadley and husband Russell of Pinedale; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merrill and Irene; husband, Ted; and one daughter, Geraldine McLin. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2007, at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Blaine Johnson will conduct the services. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. Thursday until time of funeral services. Pedersens family will receive family and friends at the home of Debbie Hesse, 229 Garnet St., Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Jan 24, 2007 Leona Victoria Hansen Leona Victoria Hansen, 98, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 18, 2007 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she was a patient for one week. She was born Jan. 15, 1909, in Iowa, the daughter of the late Eugene and Ava DeFruitis. She graduated from the Rock Springs High School in 1927 and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad where she met George Hansen. They were married in Rock Springs at the Masonic Temple on June 2, 1929. She had two sons George Hansen Jr. and Richard Hansen. Hansen loved gardening, baking, fishing, hunting, and visiting with friends, and family. Survivors include two grandchildren Jason Hansen and Roxane Carillo; three great-grandchildren Tony Knezovich and wife Chantel, Justin Knezovich and wife Tina and Kevin Carillo; four great-great grandchildren Kirsten Knezovich, Braxton Knezovich, Kade Knezovich, and Kale Knezovich; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death: by her parents, one brother, husband George Hansen, sons George and Richard Hansen, grandson Ross Hansen. Cremation will take place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory and there are no services scheduled at this time. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 30, 2007 Eva Virginia Carrillo Eva Virginia Carrillo, 77, of 505 P St., Rock Springs, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming Eva Virginia Carrillo had been in ill health since 1996. She was born Dec. 6, 1929, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Joe and Barbara deWall Dominiske. She attended school in Rock Springs. She married Manuel Carrillo on June 17, 1947, in Rock Springs. He interests included hunting, fishing, sewing, needlework, baking, reading and spending time with her family. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, Manuel of Rock Springs; two sons, Rick Carrillo and Becky Goplerud of Rock Springs and John Carrillo and wife Trudy of Rigby, Idaho; two daughters, Maxine Carrillo of Rock Springs and Barbara Coletti of Green River; six grandchildren, Mike Carrillo, Gwen Hill, Nathan Coletti, Tim Coletti, Becky Abrahamson and Dana Coletti; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Barbara; and one grandson, Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Wednesday from noon until service time. --- Green River Star, Jan 31, 2007 Agnes Sunada Tabuchi Agnes Sunada Tabuchi, 83 of Reliance died Jan. 23, 2007, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City after a short illness. She was born May 22, 1923, in Green River, the daughter of Morijiro and Toku Kurokawa Sunada. Tabuchi attended schools in Green River. She married Yoshio Tabuchi on Oct. 14, 1940, in Manila, Utah. He preceded her in death Feb. 7, 1988. She was a member of the Sweetwater County Historical Society and the Rock Springs Young at Hearts Senior Center. She was a life member of Pilot Butte VFW #2321 Auxiliary. Her interest was participating in the March of Dimes Walk America where she received the Top Female Walker award for 14 years. Her other interests were exercising at the Rock Springs Family Recreational Center from the time it first opened, sewing, cooking and her family. Survivors include three sons, Richard Tabuchi of Westminster, Colo., Ron Tabuchi and wife Marian of San Jose, Calif., and Randy Tabuchi and wife Kathy of Rock Springs; three daughters, Beverly Hanhisalo of San Jose, Calif., Margaret Numoto and husband Ken, and Linda Young and husband Leonard, all of Denver; one sister Edith Sunada of Green River; 17 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Yoshio; one daughter, Alanna Rae; four brothers, George, Kayo, Leo and Ray; three sisters, Mary, Mae and Janet. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment took place in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family request donations to be made to the March of Dimes Walk America, 800 Werner Court #321, Casper, WY 82601. --- Green River Star, Jan 31, 2007 Paul Merritt Holbert Sr. Paul Merritt Holbert Sr., 83, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 27, 2007, at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 36 years and former resident of West Virginia, Holbert had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born on April 26, 1923, in Dilliner, Pa., the son of the late Joseph B. and Pearl Amy Long Holbert. He was the youngest of seven children. Holbert attended school in Point Marion, Pa. He then joined the Civil Conservation Corps and later served in the United States Army from April 1942 to December of 1946. He married the former Mary J. Fanok in Point Marion, Pa., on Jan. 29, 1946. In the early 1950's, in Wheeling, W.Va., Holbert worked in the steel mill and coal mines and later drove a produce truck in Koshocton, Ohio. Holbert moved his family to Rock Springs in 1963 from West Virginia. He enjoyed his family, loved working with wood and his summer home in Thermopolis. Holbert helped build Interstate 80, worked for seven years at Western Auto, until the owners retired. He later drove bus for Mike Zanetti and worked for John Dahlman driving workers to Texas Gulf and retired in 1989. He and his wife manned the Union Pacific Railroad Depot for the City of Rock Springs until Amtrak discontinued their route to Rock Springs. He loved traveling and traveled through every state in the union except Oregon and Washington. Holbert was an avid Braves fan, loved fishing and camping. He was a talented carpenter and mechanic. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center, Ducks Unlimited, AARP and Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include his wife Mary Holbert of Rock Springs; two sons Gary Holbert and wife Joanne and Steve Holbert and wife Dora, all of Rock Springs; two daughters Catherine McQueen of Casper and Deb Sutton of Gillette; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Paul M. Holbert Jr., one brother Bill Holbert and wife Edith; four sisters Madaline Holbert, Christine Popp and husband Fritz, Evelyn Kelly and husband Roxell and Pauline Kollin and husband Walter; two sons-in-law Robert McQueen and Steve Sutton. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave. in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Military graveside services and interment will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Thursday afternoon until 4 and from 5-8 p.m. at the church. On Friday morning friends may call at the church until service time. Pallbearers are Robert McQueen, Stephen McQueen, Robert Schauss, Jerry Love, Matthew Holbert, Jake Holbert and Trevor Page. Honorary pallbearers are Pete Melissakis, Mike Zanetti, Bill McCurtain, David McDonough, Spiro Varras and John Case. The family of Paul Merritt Holbert, Sr. respectfully requests that donations in his memory be made to Mary Holbert Donation Fund, c/o U.S. Bank, 1510 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82935. --- Pinedale Roundup, Feb 1, 2007 Joseph Antone Bogataj Joseph Antone “GoGo” Bogataj, Jr., 82, of 1228 9th Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past five days. A life long resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Mr. Bogataj had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born on August 12, 1924 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Joseph A. and Mary F. Golob Bogataj. Mr. Bogataj attended school in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He married Lorraine “Dena” Nigra on June 7, 1947 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Mr. Bogataj was a United States Marine Veteran of World War II. He was employed as a butcher for Miners Merc and then was employed at F.M.C. for thirty-two years and retired in 1990 as an Operator. Mr. Bogataj was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 151, Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign War and KSKJ Lodge. His interests included spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed traveling to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine “Dena” Bogataj of Rock Springs, Wyoming; two sons, Frank Bogataj and wife Kathy of Largo, Florida and Karl Bogataj and wife Barbara of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one sister, Angela Mary Majhanovich and husband John “Brownie” of Rock Springs, Wyoming; seven grandchildren, Megan Bogataj, Christopher Bogataj, Tyra Bogataj, Karlee Bogataj, Kyle Bogataj, Amber Knapp and Stephanie Jasperson; six great-grandchildren Jaylee Shalata, Genessa Bogataj, Blayson Bogataj, Ashtyn Jasperson, Gavin Jasperson and Lexi Knapp; one uncle and one aunt, Albert and Frances Korfanta. He was preceded in death by his parents. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 1, 2007 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, Wednesday afternoon and evening until 8:00 P.M. and on Thursday at the chapel until time of funeral services. Cremation will take place following the services. --- Fox Funeral Home, Feb 2, 2007 Anne R. Grenier Anne R. Grenier, 87, of Rock Springs died Thursday, February 1, 2007 after a lengthy illness. She was born July 23, 1919 in Maryville, North Dakota the daughter of David Grandbois and Florence Laverdure. She graduated from St. Stephens High School in South Dakota with the class of 1937. She married Armand Grenier on June 4, 1942 in Rolla, North Dakota. He preceded her in death on November 22, 1993. Anne was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary of Rock Springs. She was also a member of the Holy Spirit Community. Her interest was spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, Gordon Grenier and Wife Connie, Curtis Grenier and friend Evonna, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Jennifer Grenier and Gale Farless both of Rock Springs, Mary Ellis and husband Dave of Tucson Arizona; one brother Gene Grandbois of Belcourt, North Dakota; 24 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Armand, one daughter Carol Jenkins, one brother Leo, and five sisters, Eleanor, Amy, Leona, Cecilia, and Sadie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. Friends may call Monday afternoon until 7:00 p.m. at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs where a parish rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 3, 2007 HENRY “HINEY” WILLIAM KRAUSE Memorial services for Henry "Hiney" William Krause were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at the L.D.S. Chapel, First Ward, 1000 W. Fourth N., Green River. Bishop Wade Mecham conducted the services. Graveside services and inurnment will take place in the spring. Honorary pallbearers were Roy Gimlin, Gus Kalivas, Mary Case, Peggy Jewkes, Shelly Burnett, Robert Jewkes, Gilbert Lucero, Sheldon Bamey, Nick Sanchez and Glen Butcher. Krause, 97, of Green River, died Monday, Jan, 22, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had been a resident of Green River since 1917. He was born April 6, 1909, in Ogden, Utah, the son of Charles Henry and Hazel Delilah Hunt. Krause was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad in the Transportation Department as a carman and as a derrick engineer for 52 years and retired in 1974. Following his retirement, he worked as an agent for the Greyhound Bus Depot for seven years. He married Ada Mae Paris in 1945 in Kemmerer. She preceded him in death in 1999. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350 in Green River for 65 years and he was one of the original members and responsible for the start up of the Green River Employees U.P. Credit Union. His interests included spending time with his wife, family and friends, fishing, hunting, bowling and being an avid sports fan. Survivors include four sons, Spencer “Dutch" Krause and wife Shirley of Lander, Phillip E. Krause and wife Mary of Riverton, Ronald "Babe" Krause and wife Darlene of Kinnear and Ernest J. Krause and wife Kimberly of Clearfield, Utah; four daughters, Jenny L. Williams and husband Dan, Kathy M. Bamey and husband Rex, Barbara I. Gibson and husband Greg, all of Green River, and Coree Krause of Cheyenne; one sister, Betty Evans of Tenino, Wash.; sister-in-law, Margaret Dewine of Fort Worth, Texas; brother-in-law, Roy *Red" Gimlin of Mountain View; 26 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hazel; stepfather, John P. Kolaris; wife, Ada; one son, Richard W. Krause; two daughters, Hazel "Sis" Helmers and Teri J. Noski; three grandchildren, Teddy Krause, Eric Krause and Shenell Krause; three brothers, Frank E. Krause, Harold W. Krause and Earl Dewine; first wife, Myrtle Walters Parker, and one sister, Betty Wilson. Cremation has taken place. --- Fox Funeral Home, Feb 6, 2007 Cole Curtis Woodley Cole Curtis Woodley, infant son of Russell Curtis and Morgan Loiselle Batiste Woodley, died February 5, 2007 at University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He lived 8 days after being born on January 28, 2007. Survivors include his parents of Reliance, grandparents, Deborah Woodley of Fruita, CO, and David Sparn of Aurora, CO, Jackie Smith of Reliance, and Thomas Batiste of Hooks, Texas; great grandparents, Lee & Dick Sparn of Grand Junction, CO, Thelma Inchausti of Fruita, CO, and Bob Woodley of Rangley, CO, and Drucy Pauls of Fruita, CO; two cousins, Amyia & Angelina. He was preceded in death by his great grandfathers George Pauls and Albert Loiselle. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2007 in the baby section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 6, 2007 Thelma Louise Duncan Thelma Louise Duncan, 90, of Green River died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, at her home in Green River. She was born May 22, 1916, in Ames, Iowa, the daughter of Henry Peter and Gertrude Porter Allison. She attended grade schools and high school in Rock Springs. She married Earl Miller. They were later divorced. She then married Ted Duncan. He preceded her in death. She had been employed as a seamstress, waitress, cab driver and carman on the railroad. Her interests included crocheting, yard work, cooking and her family. Survivors include one daughter, Louise Overy of Superior; three grandchildren, Michelle Laker and husband Wendell Finstad of Rock Springs, Leslie Barber of Everette, Wash., and Kraig Overy and wife Christine of Rock Springs; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret McComas of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Virginia Turcato and husband John of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted; parents, H.P. and Gertrude; and sister, Lorene Matilainen. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. The Rev. James Coplin of the Superior Baptist Church will officiate. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. --- Green River Star, Feb 7, 2007 Tony William Demshar Tony William Demshar, 82, of Rock Springs died Jan. 31, 2007, at his home. A lifelong resident of the Rock Springs area, he had been in ill health for the past 14 months. He was born June 26, 1924, in Dines, the son of the late Paul and Antonia Demshar. Demshar attended school in Winton. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in January of 1946. Demshar married Marlene Krasovec on June 2, 1951, at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs with Father Albin Gnidovec officiating. He and Marlene went into the upholstery and drapery business March 1, 1959, and have owned and operated as the Demshar Upholstery and Drapery Shop up until his illness. Demshar was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the American Fraternal Union, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #151, the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association since 1972, the Wyoming State Horseshoe Pitchers Association, the Sweetwater County Horseshoe Pitching Club, and was inducted into the Wyoming State Horseshoe Pitchers Association “Hall of Fame.” He was also a member of AARP. He helped start the Sweetwater County Horseshoe Pitching League along with Nubby Silovich and Franklin Willoughby. He and his wife Marlene were instrumental in planning the horseshoe courts at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Demshar was the supervisor for the horseshoe pitching contest at the county fair since 1972, taking championship in singles 12 times and doubles eight times. He was also the supervisor for the bocci -bolli contest at the county fair since 1984, taking championship twice for the singles and three times for the doubles. His interests included pitching horseshoes, playing bocci-bolli, hunting, fishing, arrowhead hunting and vegetable and flower gardening. He was also a season ticket holder for University of Wyoming basketball, and a fan of University of Wyoming football, the Denver Broncos, the Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets. Survivors include his wife, Marlene Demshar of Rock Springs; two daughters, Charlene Mootry of Bremerton, Wash., and Toni Ann Jennings and husband Dean of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Pauline Ladell of Salt Lake City; one sister-in-law, Norma Tolar of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four nephews; and a 19-year-old cat, Snowball. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Antonia Demshar; baby brother, Paul; in-laws, Jack and Mary Krasovec; sister-in-law, Gloria Wilkie; brother-in-law, Willard Ladell; brother-in-law and cousin, John C. Tolar and brother-in-law, Mike Wilkie. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Rev. Carl Beavers officiated. A parish rosary was recited Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 7, 2007 Carl Demshar Sr. Carl Demshar Sr. 88, of Green River passed away Feb. 3, 2007, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Demshar had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Aug. 28, 1918, in Rock Springs, the son of the late John Demshar Sr. and Mary Toucher Demshar. Demshar attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Josephine Reiva on June 19, 1945, in Rock Springs, and she preceded him in death Oct. 2, 2005. Demshar was employed as a carman by the Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, KSKJ, Knights of Columbus, Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Center and delivered meals on wheels for a long time. His interests included spending time with his family, working in his yard and taking care of his sister's yards. He also loved polka music and traveled on many polka trips. Demshar was also an avid Wyoming Cowboy Football fan. Survivors include one son Carl Demshar Jr. and wife Lynne of Rock Springs; one daughter Cathy Demshar Snarr of Palmer, Alaska; two grandchildren Lori Demshar and husband Dustin Holcomb of Fort Collins, Colo., and Larry Demshar of Bloomington, Ill.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Josephine, one brother John Demshar; four sisters Mary Homec, Frances Wompeg, Ann Bastalich and Albina Demshar. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. A memorial rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Inurnment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Carl Demshar Sr. respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to A Bridge to the Future, c/o Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Center, 538 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Feb 7, 2007 Michael David Moses Michael David Moses, 22, of Rock Springs passed away Feb. 4, 2007, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Moses was born Dec. 3, 1984, in Rock Springs, he was the son of Jeff and Lori Sloan Moses. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 2003. Moses was employed by Bridger Coal Company as a underground miner. His interests included playing hockey, camping, fishing, spending time with his girlfriend and looking forward to becoming a father. Survivors include his girlfriend Brittany Clark, parents Jeff and Lori Moses, one sister Keely Moses, all of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents Malcolm and Shirley Terrell of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; his maternal grandparents Dick and Delfina Sloan of Rock Springs; aunts and uncles including Richard and Tammy Sloan and family, Bob and Debbie Knott and family, and Christy Callahan and family; and many cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 2007 DANA LEE ROBINSON Funeral services for Dana Lee Robinson were conducted on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Scott Shields officiated. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. Mrs. Robinson, 61, of Rock Springs, died Thursday Feb. 1, 2007, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born Jan. 25, 1946, in Tarentum, Pa., the daughter of Wilfred Wesley Wetzel and Madalen May Carnahan. She married Clifford H. Robinson on June 1, 2005, In Rock Springs. She was employed as a cook at Rock Springs High School and previously worked at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Her interests included working in her yard, camping, fishing and walking. Survivors include her husband, Clifford of Rock Springs, one son, Todd Allen Yurga and fiancé Krisha Fisher of Rock Springs; one daughter, Vickie Jo Crawford and husband Rob of Kittanning. Pa; parents, Wilfred and Madalen of Sarver, Pa., four brothers, Welsey Wetzel and wife Janie of Fordcliff, Pa., Billie Wetzel and wife Glenna of Winfield, Pa., Tom Wetzel and wife Terri and James Wetzel, ail of Sarver, Pa.; three sisters; Doris Miller and husband Roy of Natrona Heights, Pa.. Bonnie Yates and husband Butch of Cabot, Pa., and Linda Heade and husband Bob or Saxonburg, Pa; six grandchildren, Jamie Lynn, whom Mrs. Robinson raised, Sara and Tashia Fenewald, Brandy and Aaron Yurga and Manhattan Truil; other family, Nancy and Elsie Rossie; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death former husband, William Rossie; grandparents, Edna and Edward Wetzel and Mamie and Chester Carnahan; and one grandson, Travis Yurga. --- Green River Star, Feb 14, 2007 Robert Wiggen Robert Wiggen, 43, of Rock Springs passed away Feb. 8, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A life long resident of Rock Springs Wiggen had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born June 14, 1963, in Rock Springs, the son of John and Mary Robertson Wiggen. Wiggen attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1982 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. His interests included painting statues, cooking and baking. Survivors include his parents John and Mary Wiggen of Rock Springs; two brothers Donald Wiggen and wife Pam of Rock Springs, and Tom Wiggen of Casper; one sister Sharon Lee Diggins of Idaho; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. Cremation will take place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory and memorial services will take place in the spring. --- Green River Star, Feb 14, 2007 Nelson Taucher Nelson Taucher 51, of Star Valley, and Wickenberg, Ariz., died on Feb. 10, 2007, at the Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Taucher died following a brief illness. He was born on Feb. 27, 1955, in Salt Lake City, the son of the late John and Maxine Parkin Taucher. Taucher attended school in Rock Springs. He was employed by Q-West for several years. His interests included motorcycling, traveling and spending winters in Wickenberg, Ariz. Survivors include his foster son, Shane Pacheco of Phoenix; one brother, Paul Taucher and wife Susan of Laramie; two sisters, Michaela Kaumo and husband Jack and Pamela Anderson and brother-in-law, Carl Anderson, all of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews, including Joe Lison and wife Jill, John Lison and wife Lisa, Warren Anderson and wife Heather, Shauna Erramouspe and husband Chris, Allysa Taucher; great-nieces and great-nephews, Jennifer and Jonci Lison, Emilie Lison, Asa Lison, Ely Lison, Averi Lison, Elloree Lison and Ashly Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maxine Taucher; maternal and paternal grandparents, Raymond and Alma Parkin and Urban and Mary Taucher and one niece, Tammy Lison. Cremation has taken place and memorial services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Feb 17, 2007 PERCY HYRUM HADLEY Funeral services for Percy Hyrum Hadley were conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. Interment followed in the Eden Valley Cemetery. Hadley, 88, died Feb. 10, 2007 at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a patient for one day. He was born April 28, 1918, in Logan, Utah, the son of Ivy and Hyrum Hadley. He graduated from Downey High School with the class of 1936. He married Audrey Abbott on Sept. 10, 1940, in Preston, Idaho. Their 67 years of marriage began with herding sheep and farming for Allen Brothers in Swan Lake, Idaho. They later purchased their own farm in Smithfield, Utah. In 1950, they bought the Laughlin Dairy in Eden and began what would become 25 years of ranching in Farson. During these years he also worked as an oiler for contractors building the new irrigation system in the valley. Hadley later worked servicing the equipment on the railroad being built to the Geneva Steel Iron Ore Mine on South Pass. In 1974, he and his wife moved to Rock Springs and he worked as a tool technician at Western Wyoming Community College for 15 years. When his health began to fail in 1992, the Hadleys moved back to Farson to be closer to their children and lived on their daughter's ranch until his death. While farming and ranching in Eden Valley, he served on the Eden Valley Irrigation Board for 18 years and on the Steering Committee for the formation of Western Wyoming Community College. His hobbies included rock hunting, fishing and camping. Hadley is survived by his children, Trina Beard from Frankston, Texas, Vicky and Don Miller, Karla and Toby Eaton, Dana Hadley and Patsy Long, all from Farson; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey; daughter, Joey; parents, Ivy and Hyrum; one sister, Loraine Johnson; brother, Rex Hadley; grandsons, Vincent Scott Beard and Donald S. Miller Jr.; and one granddaughter, Kathryn Beard. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Feb 17, 2007 MARY L. “MEME” SCHULTZ MAESTAS Funeral services for Mary L. "MeMe" Schultz Maestas were conducted on Feb. 12, 2007, at the LDS Chapel First Ward, in Green River. Bishop Wayde Meacham conducted the services. Graveside services and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, in Green River. Mrs. Maestas, 43, of 815 Wilderness Trail, Green River, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007. Mrs. Maestas was a lifelong resident of Green River and died following a lengthy illness, She was born Dec. 22, 1963, in Green River, the daughter of Carl A. and Helen Anita Murphy Schultz. She attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School. She married Rudy Edward Maestas on Aug. 4, 2000, in Green River. Mrs. Maestas was the assistant manager of Taco Time in Green River for 25 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included being outdoors, camping, fishing and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Rudy; one son, Zachary James Schultz of Green River; four brothers, Carl A. Schultz of Green River, Max Roy Schultz of Green River, Gary M. Schultz of Mountain View and Howard A. Schultz of Green River; three sisters, Patty Garcia of Green River, Marcia Jessop of Green River and Janice Maestas of Green River; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Helen; one brother, Floyd; and one sister, Judy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Feb 17, 2007 VIONA LADEAN MITCHELL MANILA, Utah - Funeral Services for Viona Ladean Mitchell were conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at the Manila L.D.S. Chapel in Manila, Utah, interment followed in the Manila City Cemetery. Mrs. Mitchell, 74, of Manila died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Manila for the past 40 years, Mrs. Mitchell had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born March 19, 1932, in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Elias and Hettie Benzley Higbee. She attended school in Salt Lake City. She married Scott Mitchell on Feb. 7, 1967, in Manila. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1993. Her interests included working puzzles, reading, being an avid Utah Jazz fan, taking trips to Wendover and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include three sons, Victor Mitchell and wife Gwen of Vernal, Utah, Stan Mitchell and wife Jackie of Kingman, Ariz., and Steve Mitchell of Evanston; six daughters, Lynda Leith and husband Stewart of Manila, Elizabeth Anderson and husband Kirby of Emery, Utah, Valerie Winter and husband Larry of Green River, Kerry Slaugh of Vernal, Deana Mitchell and companion Dave Skinner of Manila and Sheila Collier and husband Billy of Shawnee, Okla.; two brothers, Lionel Higbee of Mesa, Ariz., and Keith Higbee of Kearns, Utah; one sister, Arda Bradford of Salt Lake City: 42 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Hettie: her husband, Scott; one son, Darrell Mitchell; one daughter, Myrna Collier; three granddaughters; one grandson; three brothers; and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Feb 17, 2007 CARL T. WILLIAMS Funeral services for Carl T. Williams were conducted on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Williams, 75, of Green River, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident for the past 75 years, Williams had been in ill health for awhile. He was born Nov. 30. 1931, the son of Edith and Johnny Williams of Green River. He attended school in Green River and graduated from Green High School with the class of 1950. He was the captain of the basketball, track and football teams at Green River High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He returned and married Beverly Blunk on May 21, 1955. She preceded him in death on May 19, 1999. Williams worked for the County Road and Bridge for over 30 years until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2350 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served 12 years as Ward I councilman in Green River. He was a hunter safety and youth shooting team instructor for over 25 years. He also coached baseball for several years. His interests included hunting, fishing, bowling, rock collecting and watching his grandchildren play sports. He is survived by a son, Ron L. Williams and wife Mary of Green River; six grandchildren, Ronnie, Kada and Jonathan Williams of Green River, Pauline Kuxhauses and Nick Williams of Casper and Kari Williams of Texas; four great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Johnny; one sister, Adele, and one son, Karl L. Williams. Honorary pallbearers included Ronnie Williams, Nick Williams, K.C. Doak, John Doak, John Crosson and Shane Schieve. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Feb 20, 2007 Della “June” Fearn Della June Fearn, 85, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was born June 5, 1921, in Cumberland, the daughter of Lyman and Agnes Gibbs Fearn. She spent the majority of her life living in the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Gordon Edwards. Survivors include her nieces, Judy Harper and husband Tom of Pinedale and Jan Wilson of Spokane, Wash.; two sisters, Helen Alexander of Provo, Utah, and Jacqueline Longhurst of Farmington, Utah; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two nephews, Gary and Jack Edwards; and two nieces, Sherrie Porter and Christy Jacobs. Private family services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 2007 WILLIAM E. “MACK” MCMILLAN William E. “Mack” McMillan, 72, of 1330 Uinta St., Rock Springs, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007 at his home with his family. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, McMillan died following a battle with cancer. He was born July 6, 1934, in Rock Springs, the son of Robert G. and Betty Sharp McMillan. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1952. He also attended various telephone schools. He married Marlene Frances Meyer on Nov. 18, 1956, in Rock Springs. McMillan was a U.S. Army veteran serving from Jan. 15, 1957 until Dec. 17, 1958. He was employed by U.S. West as a telephone technician for more than 30 years and retired on Oct. 7, 1982. McMillan was a member of the B.P.O Elks Lodge No. 624, former member of Junior Chamber of Commerce, former Lion’s Club member, former member of Bell Club and Izaac Walton League. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping and exercising. Survivors include his wife, Marlene of Rock Springs; two sons, Vern S. McMillan of Rock Springs and William S. McMillan and wife Judy of Haslett, Mich.; two grandchildren, Bailey M. McMillan and Benjamin C. McMillan; one aunt, Miriam Seppie of Green River; one uncle, Ron McMillan of Rock Springs; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many close friends, including Boyd Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Betty; his infant son; and two sisters, Joyce M. Worley and Patricia F. Murawske. Cremation has taken place. At his request, there are no memorial services scheduled at this time. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 2007 FRANK F. “DOC” DOLENCE A Mass of Christian burial for Frank F. “Doc” Dolence was celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Graveside services and interment followed in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers included Alfred Prevedel, John Callas, Everett Johnson, August Rizzi, Rudy Yakovich, and Eric Dolence. Honorary pallbearers incuded Gary Allen, Lori Pivic, Tim Nausi, John Koyach, Dean Knudsen, Bill Mivshek, Bernie Arguello and Robert Volsey. Dolence, 77, of Rock Springs died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Dolence had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Jan. 30, 1930, in Rock Springs, the son of Frank J. Dolence and Albina Jesenko Dolence. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated in 1948 from Rock Springs High School. After working briefly for the Union Pacific Railroad, he joined the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954, serving on the aircraft carrier, USS Bon Homme Richard during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he worked briefly in Casper and Pinedale before returning to Rock Springs to join the U.S. Postal Service, where he held a number of union positions, including union president. He retired in 1990 after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and United Federation of Postal Workers. His interests included hunting and fishing, especially in the Bridger Wilderness. He was also an avid supporter of the Wyoming Cowboys and Denver Broncos football teams. Survivors include his sister, Albina Allen of Rock Springs; one nephew, Paul Jelaco; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Albina; his maternal grandparents, John and Agnes Marcina Jesenko; and paternal grandparents, John and Agnes (Just) Jesenko. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 2007 LANCE KOPPENHAFER PINEDALE—Memorial services for Lance Koppenhafer were conducted on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at the Pinedale High School Auditorium. Koppenahfer, 44, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, in an equipment accident near Pinedale. He was born Dec. 28, 1962, in Grants, N.M., to Vern J. and Anna Ruth (Semadeni) Koppenhafer. He grew up in New Mexico and Colorado breaking horses and raising cattle on the Koppenhafer Ranches. After graduating from high school and completing mechanic vo-tech school, he moved to Green River to work in the oil fields, transferring to Pinedale in 1985. He met Lana Faler. They were married in 1986. They had two children, Warren and Kyla. He quit working in the oil field and began mechanic work, opening his own shop, LK Repair, in 1988. His interests included his family, horses, roping, hunting and the outdoors. His hobbies at a younger age included riding bulls and rough stock. Later he enjoyed team roping, where he won numerous saddles and trophies. He was very active in the Sublette County Ag Center, J.C.’s, NRCS, SCSA and USTRC. Lance is survived by his wife, Lana; son, Warren; daughter, Kyla; parents Vern and Anna of Cortez, Colo.; brothers, Vance and wife Maria of Mancos, Colo., and Chance and wife Stacia of Oxford, Iowa; brother-in-law, Ralph Falter Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Eric and Hugh; grandparents, George and Ellen Koppenhafer and Jack and Lucile Semadeni; and step-grandmother, Orpha Koppenhafer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 2007 ROY G. LOGAN A memorial service for Roy G. Logan was conducted on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Logan, 77, of 2606 Westridge Drive, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Logan had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Nov. 7, 1929, in Rock Springs, the son of William B. Logan and Rose M. Teters Logan. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1947 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married the former Luella M. Worley on July 3, 1952, in Rock Springs. Logan was employed at FMC for 40 years and retired in 1992 as a shipping coordinator. He was a member of the B.P.O Elks No,. 624 and was past chairman of the board of trustees. He was also one of the founding fathers of the F.M.C. Credit Union and was a member for 20 years. His interests included spending time with his family and camping. He is survived by his wife, Luella Logan of Rock Springs; one daughter, Velara Curtis and husband Allen of Rock Springs; two brothers, William B. Logan and Steve Logan and wife Dorothy, all of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Stephanie Curtis of Lander, William (Burke) Curtis and wife Lesli and Christine Curtis, all of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Ryan Curtis and Emma Curtis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rose; one sister-in-law, Betty Logan; and one great-grandson, Logan Curtis. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 2007 SYDELL MARIE (HOOVER) MILLER CHEYENNE—A funeral mass for Sydell Marie (Hoover) Miller was conducted on Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff, Neb. Fr. Don Buhrman presided. Mrs. Miller, 85, of Cheyenne died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, after short illness. She was born Jan. 31, 1922 in DeQuincy, La., to Sidney and Corrine (Curtis) Hoover. She was raised in rural Louisiana. She graduated from Singer High School in Singer, La., in 1938. She married Fred Clark on Oct. 20, 1942. A year later she enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Less than a month after her enlistment, she was notified that her husband, a bomber crewman in the Army Air Corps, died when his aircraft crashed in England after a mission over Europe. She continued her Navy service and completed training as a storekeeper at the University of Indiana, Bloomington, on March 4, 1944. She later served as a storekeeper for the U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics in California. Honorably discharged from the navy on Sept. 26, 1945, she was employed by MGM studios in various capacities, and met many celebrities of the day. Because of a lung ailment, she was told to move to a drier climate and placed an ad in a Montana newspaper looking for work as a cook. Hired by a recently widowed rancher, A. Glenn Miller, they were married on Dec. 10, 1950. She remained with Miller until his death of Feb. 23, 1993. Throughout her life, she continued college studies, taking classes at various times at St. Mary and Margaret College in Oregon, Rice University in Texas and Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs. She completed a degree in interior design and taught an interior design extension course at Western Wyoming College. From 1938 on, she held an interest in and competed in fencing, and later helped instruct an adult education course in fencing at the University of Wyoming in the late 1980s. She is survived by a brother, Jay Hoover of Missoula, Mont.; three sons, Sidney L. Miller and family of Scottsbluff, Neb., George H. Miller and family of Wichita, Kansas, and James C. Miller and family of Cheyenne; a stepson, Gene G. Miller and family of Gillette; a stepson-in-law, Frank Kane and family of Bozeman, Mont.; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Corrine; five siblings; two husbands; a step-daughter; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 2007 BARBARA JEAN RADOSEVICH LARAMIE—A celebration of the life of Barbara Jean Radosevich was conducted with a rosary and vigil service on Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at St. Paul’s Newman Center and a funeral liturgy on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, with the Rev. Fr. Carl Gallinger officiating. Mrs. Radosevich, 63, of Laramie, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at her home with her family at her bedside. She was born Nov. 9, 1943, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Fernand Marcy and Mary (Gentilini) Marcy. She was the oldest of three children. She attended public school and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1962. Later, she attended on year at the University of Wyoming. She married her childhood sweetheart, William Radosevich of Rock Springs in 1963. They were married for 43 years. They traveled extensively and lived overseas in Germany and Italy while being stationed abroad. She worked in the Laramie community at First Interstate Bank for several years and at the University of Wyoming’s Cashiers office for the past 13 years. While at First Interstate Bank, she twice received the “Employee of the Month” award. The US student body honored her with the “Every Student a Person” award in 1999. Her interests included cooking, homemaking, traveling, reading, needlework, gardening, spending time with her family, friends and watching her eight grandchildren participate in scholastic and athletic activities. She also enjoyed the company of her Labradors, Skeeter and Shadow. She is survived by her husband, Wil of Laramie; two daughters, Larui Atencio and husband Tim of Laramie and Carla Realing and husband J.R. of Omaha, Neb.; a son, Paul Radosevich of Denver; eight grandchildren, Rachael, Erin, Wil and Tim Atencio, Marley, Riley and Sian Realing and Ryan Reh. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fernand and Mary; a sister, Norma Kessner; and a brother, Joseph Marcy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 2007 JOHN TINKER MANILA, Utah—Funeral services for John Tinker were conducted on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at the Manila Ward Chapel. Burial followed in the Manila Cemetery. Tinker, 90, of Manila, Utah died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1916 in Manila, the son of Fay Waters Tinker and Mary Elizabeth McCool Tinker, the second of five children. He married Genevieve Lillian Jarman on Jan. 22, 1944, in Green River. He spent his life as a rancher in Manila, being selected as Sweetwater County Cattleman of the Year in 1988. He dedicated 56 years developing and delivering irrigation water to the stockholders of Sheep Creek Irrigation. He was instrumental in the construction of the Long’s Park Dam and Reservoir. Tinker served many years as a supervisor of the Daggett Soil Conservation Board and 20 years on the Daggett Board of Education. He served six years as a board member of the Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center. In 1962, he was elected to the Utah House of Representatives where he served two terms. His interests included telling stories of past experiences. Survivors include two sons, Glen Tinker and wife Bety and Bryan Tinker and wife Jodi; two daughters, Luann Robinson and husband Tim and Lesa Asay and husband Randy, all of Manila; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one sister, Isabel Martin of Littleton, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fay and Mary; wife, Genevieve; brothers, James Tinker and Albert Tinker; a sister, Mary Ella Saeler; son, John Gale Tinker; and daughter-in-law, Linda Sue Jamison Tinker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 2007 JAMES ALBERT WOOD Funeral services for James Albert Wood were conducted on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, at the LDS Stake Center Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Wood, 86, of 225 Andrews St., Green River, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River, Wood died following a brief illness. He was born July 12, 1920 in Oak Hill, Kan., the son of George William and Loie Downs Wood. He attended school in Lanford, Kan., and was a 1939 graduate of Lanford High School. He married the former Patsy Warby on Aug. 24, 1966, in Evanston. Their marriage was later sealed in the Bountiful LDS Temple in Bountiful, Utah. Wood was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He came to Wyoming to work for a pipeline company south of Green River that is now called North West Pipeline. He worked there for 20 years. He was also employed as a baggageman by the Railway Express, which is now Union Pacific Railroad. He was later employed with the U.S. Postal Service both as a clerk and a carrier for many years and retired in 1980. Wood was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was the past president and secretary of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 2350. His interests included gardening, fishing, being an avid outdoorsman and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Wood of Green River; two sons, James Wood and wife Vivian of Farmington, Mo., and Glen Wood and wife Cherie of Green River; two daughters, Shanna Mecham and husband Keith of Park River, N.D., and Shelly Moen and husband Marlin of Green River; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Loie; four sisters; one brother; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 24, 2007 FRANCES “FANNIE” K. YENKO Memorial services for Frances “Fannie” K. Yenko were conducted on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Mrs. Yenko, 96, of 1118 Clark St., Rock Springs, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Green River. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Yenko died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Nov. 7, 1910, in Reliance, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Jereb Retel. She attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs. She married John Yenko Sr. in February 1929. He preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 1987. Mrs. Yenko had worked for the American Fraternal Union as a secretary since 1933. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the American Fraternal Union. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, the outdoors and animals. Survivors include one son, Fred Yenko of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Janet, Karen, Kenneth, Steven and Annette; four great-grandchildren, Danny, Sheri, Zachary and Anthony; four great-great-grandchildren, Mariah, Devin, Kiera and Kayden; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Joseph and Theresa; one son, John Yenko; one sister, Angela; two brothers, Tony and Joe Retel; and one daughter-in-law, Ruby Yenko. --- Green River Star, Feb 28, 2007 Dr. Governor George Hamm Dr. Governor George Hamm, 83, of Rock Springs quietly passed away surrounded by his family Feb. 24, 2007. He was born July 17, 1923, in Salt Lake City, the son of Helen Weir Young and Charles Francis Hamm. After the death of his father, the family moved to Green River where he attended grade school, junior high and graduated from Green River High School in 1942. While attending school, he was president of his junior and senior class. He was very active in all sports, achieving first team district basketball. After graduation, he attended the University of Wyoming. While there, he was voted vice president of his senior class and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He also participated in football and track. In 1943, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served on the LSMR 516 where he attained the rank of ensign. After the war, he returned to the University of Wyoming where he graduated in 1947 with bachelor of science degrees in zoology and chemistry. He later attended the Los Angeles College of Optometry where he graduated with honors as a doctor of optometry in 1952. Returning to Rock Springs, he practiced optometry until his retirement in 1980. In 1949, he married Sheila McGarvey of Rock Springs where they resided and raised their family. He was very active in the community, having served on numerous boards, such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the Salvation Army. His proudest accomplishment was serving as chairman of the recreation board. Through their efforts, the Paul J. Wataha Recreation Complex was designed and completed. He was also instrumental in designating the site locations for Western Wyoming Community College and the Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. He was a member of various organizations such as the Lions Club, R.S. J.C.'s and Wyoming Archery Association. He was an avid golfer, bridge player and enjoyed traveling, skiing, drawing and helping his children in their endeavors. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Shuley and husband Allen, sons, Paul Hamm and Erik Hamm, all of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila; brothers, Kenneth, Don and Glen; sister, Helen ‘Polly' Johnson and grandson Travis Michael Tynsky. Memorial services were conducted this afternoon at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Killian Muli officiated. Inurnment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Dr. Governor George Hamm respectfully suggests that memorials be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Community, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or a charity of the donor's choice. --- Green River Star, Feb 28, 2007 Donna Collins Donna Collins, 83, of Rock Springs passed away Feb. 23, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a life-long resident of Rock Springs. She was born Feb. 2, 1924, in Hanna, the daughter of the late William and Gladys Lucas Lowe. Collins attended school in Reliance and was a 1942 graduate of the Reliance High School. She married Jack Collins on Jan. 26, 1947, in Rock Springs at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Collins was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included spending time with her family and her dog Benson, bowling and bingo. She was an avid Jazz basketball fan and she was faithful to her church. Survivors include her husband Jack Collins of Rock Springs; two sons Jon Collins and wife Donna, and Michael Collins and wife Brenda, all of Rock Springs; three daughters Theresa Freeman and husband John of Green River, Suzanne Chick and husband James, and Marianne Sanders and husband Travis, all of Rock Springs; one brother Joe Rogers and wife Marilyn of Rock Springs; two sisters Wilma Erramouspe and husband John of Rock Springs, and Genevieve Gordan of Lakewood, Colo.; seven grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Darwin Collins and wife Pam of Rock Springs; and sister-in-law Mary Alice Collins of East Carbon, Utah; several nieces and nephews; and her dog Benson. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law Marge Collins, brother-in-law Harold Collins and nephew Joey Rogers. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday morning at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Donna Collins respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Bridge to the Future, c/o Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Center, 538 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Rock Springs Humane Society, 310 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 3, 2007 MITZI ANN NELLEN Funeral services for Mitzi Ann Nellen were conducted on Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, at the Victory Christian Fellowship, in Rock Springs. Pastor Brian Poad and Isaac Maestas conducted the services, Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Nellen, 53, of 308 Locust St., Rock Springs, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Nellen died following a sudden illness. She was born July 29, 1953, in Evanston, the daughter of Harvey Dwight and Anna May Mills Miller. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1971 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She also attended Western Wyoming Community College. She married Gary Dewayne Nellen on May 25, 1974, in Rock Springs. Mrs. Nellen was a member of the United Church of Christ. Her interests included bowling, bow shooting, camping, crocheting, collecting bears, playing on the computer and spending time with her children, grandchildren and her dog Duffy. Survivors include her husband, Gary Dewayne Nellen of Rock Springs; one son, Robert G. Nellen; three daughters, Frosti Davis and husband Jim, Amber Jones and husband Lee and Erin Nellen, all of Rock Springs, one sister, Loleen Denney and husband Mike of Pinedale; three brothers, Dusty Miller and wife Janna of Manteca, Calif., Ross Miller and wife Terri of Green River and Bert Miller and wife Patty of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Mercedes Dooley, Garron Davis, Trinity Morse, Natalia Crowley. Jade Jones and Kieanna Jones; sister-in-law, Anita Cleveland; father and mother in-law, Glen and Shirley Nellen; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey, who died June 18, 2000; mother, Anna May, who died Nov. 28, 2006, and mother-in-law, Dorothy Nellen. --- Green River Star, Mar 8, 2007 Frances Margaret “Marge” Lowseth Frances Margaret ‘Marge' Lowseth, 74, of Rock Springs passed away March 4, 2007, at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Lowseth had been in ill health for the past year. She was born on May 12, 1932, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Mary Galicich Mrak. Lowseth attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1950. She married Ernest J. Lowseth on Oct. 6, 1956, in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death April 1, 2004. Lowseth worked for the North Side State Bank as an executive secretary for more than 20 years until her retirement in 1998. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, American Fraternal Union and Goldwing Club. Her interests included sewing, gardening, sharing the fruits of her skill with family and friends and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild. Survivors include one son Ernest T. Lowseth and wife Shirley of Rock Springs; one daughter Lisa A. Lowseth, of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother John R. Mrak and wife Judy of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; two grandchildren ; one great-granddaughter; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister Rosemary Mrak Strojec. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs Wednesday afternoon until 4 and at the church from 5-8 p.m. and on Thursday morning at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Frances Margaret ‘Marge' Lowseth respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Cowboy's Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or the charity of the donor's choice. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 9, 2007 Henry “Hank” Likwartz Funeral services for Henry "Hank" Likwartz, 82, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2007 at the Vase Funeral Chapel with Fr. Carl Beavers officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel on Monday morning one hour prior to services. He died March 7, 2007 at the Avalon Valley Rehabilitation Center in Salt Lake City, Utah after a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 5, 1924 in Superior, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Hoynoski Likwartz. He attended school in Superior and Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate in 1943. He married the former Bernice Lewis in Rock Springs on Sept. 5, 1948 and she preceded him in death on June 8, 2001. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was employed as a foreman of the Water Department at Pacific Power and Light for 35 years and retired in 1982. His interests included going to his cabin, fishing, hunting, taking care of his dogs, Isabelle and Buffy, and spending time with his family. Survivors include one son, Richard Likwartz and wife of Ogden, Utah; two daughters and their husbands, Cherann Bradbury and Bonnie Perry, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Bernice Thompson of Cottage Grove, Ore.; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Henry Likwartz; three brothers, Stanley Likwartz, Frank Likwartz, Mike Likwartz and one sister, Mildred. The family suggests that donations in his memory be made to Bridge to the Future, c/o Young At Heart Senior Center, 538 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2007 Charles William Shedden Charles William Shedden, 73, died Monday, March 5, 2007. He was born July 16, 1933, in Rock Springs, the son of Charles and Margaret Shedden. He married Dorothy Gleave on Dec. 7, 1958. Shedden worked at Kennecott Copper Refinery until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 48 years; children, Bob Brown, Jeanne Garcia, Ross Shedden, Mike Shedden, Trish Schwampe and Sammie Kay Hanna; brothers, Albert and James Shedden; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private celebration of his life will be conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 10, 2007 ANGELO JAMES ANSELMI A memorial mass for Angelo James Anselmi was celebrated on Saturday, March 3, 2007, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, in Rock Springs. Anselmi, 94, of 940 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Anselmi had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born July 10, 1912, in Rook Springs, the son of Olivo and Rosa Marie Dallarosa Anselmi. He attended school in Rook Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Irma Evelyn Parkko on June 24, 1936, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He was the owner of Anselmi Realty and was a real estate broker for 24 years and retired in 1975. He also owned and operated Broadway Drive-In Cleaners and Club 40 in Wileys Resort, Colo. He also worked as a miner In Rock Springs. His interests included spending time with his family and spending time at the family cabin in Bondurant, reading, politics, current events, reminiscing about the past and spending afternoons with his friends at Rauzi's Garage. Survivors include his wife, Irma of Rock Springs; one son, James and wife Jean of Rock Springs; two daughters, Judy Sutton and husband Sidney of Lakewood, Colo., and Nancy Anderson and husband George of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, Susan Brown, Mike Sutton and wife Heather, Joni Milliron and husband Donny, Jackie Andersen Yardas, Kristi Thompson and husband Tracy, Tom Andersen and friend Terri Bider, Amy Falgl and husband Brad, Angle Donelan and husband John and Tina Moulaye and husband Youba: 16 great-grandchildren, Nikki Floyd, Robbi Floyd, Matthew Milliron, David Million, Zachery Sutton, Sydney Sutton, Jenna Thompson, Emily Thompson, Ellen Thompson, Nicholas Faigl, Thomas Faigl, Michael Faigl, Luke McConville, Beau Donelan, Ruby Donelan and Souleyman Moulaye, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Olivo and Rose; four brothers, John, Flore, Ole and Otto; three sisters, Josephine, Mary and Ann; nephews, Mark Marocchi, Don Anselmi, John Anselmi, Paul Anselmi, Bill Anselmi, and Tom Anselmi and nieces, Gloria Ryan and Rosalie Felmly. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 10, 2007 PETE KALLAS Funeral services for Pete Kallas were conducted on Friday, March 9, 2007, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, in Rock Springs. Father Milan Radulovic officiated. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Kallas, 83, of 40 S. Center St., Green River, died Monday, March 5, 2007, in Salt Lake City. Kallas had been in ill health for the past six weeks. He was born in Athens, Greece, on Oct. 26, 1923, the son of Angelo and Irene (Bacagiane) Kallas. He moved to Green River in 1930 where he lived since that time. He attended school in Green River and was a Green River High School graduate with the class of 1942. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific and in Japan with the 81st Infantry, G Company. He worked as a carman for the Union Pacific Railroad from his Army discharge in 1945 until his retirement in 1984. Kallas was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. His interests included fishing, taking walks, watching sports, attending church and spending time with his family. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Kallas, one nephew, Angelo Kallas and wife Anna; nieces, Mary Fischer and husband Robert and Irene Richardson; great-nieces, Elizabeth Kallas, Katherine Kallas and Maggie Fischer; and great-nephews, Jack Kallas, J.D. Richardson and Michael Richardson, all of Green River. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Irene; two brothers, John Kallas and Gus Kallas; and one sister, Mary Kallas. --- Green River Star, Mar 14, 2007 Mary Theresa Gerardi Barbero Mary Theresa Gerardi Barbero, 94, of Rock Springs passed away March 8, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Trinidad, Colo., Barbero passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 6,1912, in Tabasco, Colo., the daughter of the late Ennocente and Jenoefa Rosina “Rosie” Zanolini. Barbero attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Robert Joseph Barbero in Rock Springs on April 16, 1933, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1993. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #151 Women’s Auxiliary, St. Monicas Sodality, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Council of Catholic Women. Her interests included bowling, bingo and spending time with family and friends and her dog ‘Lady.’ Survivors include four sons Robert Barbero and wife Maryanne of New York, Roland Barbero and wife Sandra of Terra, Utah, Donald Barbero and wife Sara and Dennis Barbero, all of Rock Springs; one brother James P. Barbero of Cheyenne; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one cousin and one niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, one brother Jerry Barbero, one sister Minnie Gerardi and one son Jerry Alex Barbero. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday at Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers officiated. A parish rosary was recited Monday. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Mary Barbero respectfully suggest donations in her memory be made to the Bridge to the Future Senior Citizens Building Fund, C/O Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center, 538 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 14, 2007 Lawrence Pinter Jr. Military graveside services and interment for Lawrence Pinter Jr., 80, of Casper, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. He died March 12, 2007 at the Star Valley Care Center in Afton. He was born on March 10, 1927 in Superior, the son of the late Lawrence and Mary Klopcic Pinter. He attended school in Superior and was a 1945 Superior High School graduate. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a coal miner in Superior from 1945-1953 and later was employed in Casper by Ringsby & Salt Creek Trucking. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, Slovenian National Benefit Society and AFL-CIO Union. Survivors include one brother, Joseph Pinter and wife, Jean, of Afton; two aunts, one uncle, several cousins, one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, John and one sister-in-law, Mabel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 17, 2007 DIAN L. HANSON Memorial services for Dian L. Hanson were conducted on Monday, March 12, 2007, at the Green River LDS First Ward Chapel, 1000 W. Fourth N., Green River. Inurnment took place in the Riverview Cemetery. Hanson, 57, of Green River, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness from cancer. She was born Aug. 16, 1949, in Alexandria, Minn., the daughter of Vernal Duane Hanson and Marion Jane Faltinoski, She attended schools in Virginia, Minn. She had been employed with Pizza Hut in Green River for many years, retiring in 1999. She was active in the American Diabetes Association. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included cross stitching, handcrafts, cooking and cake decorating. Survivors include one son, Kevin Hanson of Green River; two sisters, Donna Crowell of Elko, Nev., and Luann Forness of Virginia, Minn.; best friend, Bennie Hayward of Green River; nephews, Chad Crowell of Green River and Ryan Forness of Washington; nieces, Amy VanKam of Rock Springs, Stacy Robillard of Eveleth, Minn., and Dana Forness of Virginia, Minn.; great-niece, Ellie Robillard: great-nephew, Braden VanKam; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 17, 2007 DON F. WINTER Funeral services for Don F. Winter were conducted on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at the First Church of the Nazarene, 630 River View, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Winter, of 660 Ironwood, Green River, died Sunday, March 11, 2007. He was born in Salt Lake City on May 4, 1929, the son of Frank Albert and Gertrude Olga Amanda Holtz Winter. He graduated from South High in Salt Lake City. Winter served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in criminology and was a special investigator for the Utah Attorney General's Office for seven years. He started his first business at the age of 15 along with his cousin Ken shoveling and delivering coal to homes. He owned and operated 33 restaurants and bars including the Villa in Manila, Utah, and the Embers Restaurant and Clearview Bowling Center in Green River, He later purchased Fryberger Sand and Gravel in the late 1970s and created Gorge Sand and Gravel, Gorge Ready Mix, Gorge Construction and Gorge Auto Body and Glass. He bought Tex's Travel Campground. Winter's latest endeavor was the Winter Professional Building that is under construction. In 2005, Winter was honored by the Wyoming Business Council when he and his wife received the Den Costantino Bravo Award for embodying the best entrepreneur traits. His interests included enjoying the outdoors, hunting, snowmobiling, boating, four-wheeling taking: long drives in the country and cars. He raced most classes at the Salt Lake Speedway and went on to race the Can-Am Circuit. He is survived by his wife, Gaye Winter of Green River; children, Barry Winter and wife Lucinda of Vernal, Utah, Larry Winter and wife Val of Green River, Sherry Winter of Pocatello, Idaho, Brenda Strandlee and husband Curtis of Kingman, Ariz., Cindy Winter of Green River, Keith Winter and wife Jody of Toquerville, Utah, Shelly Smith and husband Robert of Grand Junction, Colo., Tracy Bernard and wife Connie of Green River, Daryl Winter and fiancé Michele of Green River, Cory Bernard and wife Dawn of Green River, Delaina Smith and husband Arron of Green River, Lynn Winter of Salt Lake City, Josh and Donetta Winter of Green River and Cris Koumpan and wise Marilyn of Rock Springs; 42 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one half brother, Albert Winter; one son, Douglas Bernard; and granddaughter, Stacey Winter. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 2007 Steve V. Radosevich Steve V. Radosevich, 100, died March 8, 2007, at The Inn at Deer Run Assisted Living in Star Valley, where he had been residing for about two weeks. Radosevich was born Dec. 5, 1906, in Gallup, N.M., one of six children of George and Mary Radosevich. His family moved to Rock Springs in 1911 where they owned and operated the Yellowstone Groc. and cabins in Blairtown. There he met and married, Arlie Teters, his bride of 75 years. He attended school in Rock Springs, but spent most of his time at the stockyard in Blairtown. His father said he graduated from the stockyard in eighth grade and went to work, tending mine horses for the Blairtown mine. During the Depression, his father purchased the Willow Creek Ranch in Browns Park, Utah, and Radosevich and his family moved out there to operate it. After his father's death, he purchased the Ranch from his siblings. He worked from time to time for Wyoming Game and Fish. He later worked for Utah Fish and Game for 10 years. He received many awards and citations for his public relations role for the state. His interests included hosting many festive occasions at his home, hard work and people. He is survived by his three children, Alex and wife Joan of Willow Creek Ranch in Browns Park, and Mary Lou Moser and husband Carl, with whom he lived for the last two years, and Georgann Besso and husband Chuck, all of Star Valley; one foster son, Donald Lindsley and wife Carma of Granger; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; wife; three sisters in infancy and sister Angela Yardas; two brothers John and George; grandson Paul Besso; several brother- and sister-in-laws; one niece; and one nephew. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 14 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Tom Sheridan and Father Carl Beavers officiated. A parish rosary was recited March 13. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Steve Radosevich respectfully suggest donations in his memory can be made to the Lighthouse, Post Office Box 1001, Thayne, WY 83127. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 2007 William “Bill” Welsh William “Bill” Welsh, 65, of Green River died March 17, 2007, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a short illness. He was born Jan. 13, 1942, in Rock Springs, the son of Henry “Pinkie” Welsh and Mary “Baba” Skorup. Welsh attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1960 Rock Springs High School graduate. He also graduated from University of Wyoming in Laramie. He married Jimmie Ann Rountree on June 9, 1962, in Rock Springs. He was employed as an English teacher for 35 years an taught in the Lincoln and Monroe Middle schools until his retirement in 2000. Welsh was a member of the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Green River. His interests were spending time with his children and grandchildren, fishing, hunting, and college basketball. Survivors include his wife Jimmie Welsh of Green River; son Michael Welsh and wife Stephanie of Rock Springs; daughters Lisa Talbott and husband Scott of Casper, Karla Bena and husband Steve of Omaha, Neb., and Janelle Rose and husband Andrew of Seattle, Wash.; brother Dick Welsh of Rock Springs; sister, Connie Sains of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren; several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law Ann Rountree, and brother-in-law Bob Sains. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Green River. Pastors Robert Reinert II and Scott Shields officiated. Interment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family requests donations in Welsh's memory be made to Cowboys Against Cancer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 2007 Avaary Floyd Brown RIVERTON--Avary Floyd Brown Jr., 76, of 2500 Cottonwood Drive, Riverton, died Tuesday, March 20, 200,7 at his home. A longtime resident of Riverton and former resident of Rock Springs, Brown died following a lengthy illness. He was born July 19, 1930, in Pratt, Kan., the son of Avary Floyd and LaFawn Edna Patterson Brown Sr. He attended school in Pratt and Summerville, Mo. Brown graduated from Summerville High School with the class of 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Brown married Mary Elizabeth Taylor on June 7, 1986, in Las Vegas. She preceded him in death on June 27, 1996. He later married Evelyn Johnson in 1996 in Elko, Nev. In his early years he worked as a farmer, growing wheat and corn. He later worked for Allied Chemical and FMC Corporation as a miner until his retirement in 1993. Brown was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and Grace Baptist Church. His interests included camping, fishing, hunting and riding horses. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of Riverton; four daughters, Georgia Velasquez, Betty Saner and husband Charlie, Edna Schlenz and Carmen Ness and husband Clifford, all of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters, Glenda Datta of Chicago and Barbara Hendex of Denver; three brothers, Gerald Brown, Lewis Brown and Billy Brown all of Rock Springs; three sisters, Sally Williamson of Oregon, and Edna Roy and Joyce Kopp, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; one daughter, Carol in infancy; one son, Floyd; and one sister, Leora McCathy. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pastor John Chase will officiate. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until time of services. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Mar 29, 2007 Tom Shore Lowseth GREEN RIVER-Mass of Christian burial for Tom Shore Lowseth, 71, was celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Chuch with the Rev. Tom Sheridan officiating. Graveside services with military rites being accorded will be in the Riverview Cemetery. He died Saturday March 24, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a brief illness. He was born June 6, 1934 in Rock Springs, the son of Arne and Kathleen Wright Lowseth. He attended school in Green River and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. On Sept. 1, 1962, he married Charlene Roderick in Green River at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on March 10, 2005. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 40 years and retired as a Brakeman. In his early years he was an avid fisherman, primarily fishing rivers and streams and spending most of his time fishing the Green River since he grew up on it. For many summer vacations loaded up the family and headed to Sublette County to explore rivers and streams. He had a special bond with the Horse Creek area. In his later years as members of his family became ill he totally devoted his time into caring for them. He was a devout husband and father and like to be referred to by his sons as “Pops.” He was very proud of his Norwegian and Irish heritage. He loved watching football, basketball and baseball and was an avid fan of the Wyoming Cowboys along with the Fighting Iris. He also enjoyed watching old Western movies. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Randy Lowseth and his wife of Pinedale, Thomas Lowseth and Troy Lowseth, both of Green River; one sister-in-law, Patsy Lowseth of Green River; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two brothers, Joe and Ernie; and one sister, Marie Meyer. --- Green River Star, Mar 29, 2007 Linda Roccabruna Linda Roccabruna, 94, of Rock Springs passed away March 23, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Roccabruna had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on July 20, 1912, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Avanzini Franck. Roccabruna attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Olindo Roccabruna on Nov. 23, 1935, in Rock Springs and he preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1988. Roccabruna was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Council of Catholic Women, St. Michael the Archangel Ministry and Young at Heart Senior Citizen’s Center. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, traveling and enjoyed her senior activities at the Young at Heart Senior Center. Survivors include one son Gene Roccabruna and wife Betsy of Cheyenne; one daughter Carol Kaumo and husband August of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers Renaldo, Pete and Edward, and one sister and brother-in-law and one great-granddaughter Monica Rose. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this morning at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Mar 29, 2007 Edward John Julius Edward John Julius, 65, of Rock Springs passed away March 23, 2007, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Julius died following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 27, 1941, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Edward L. Julius and the former Ellen Mitchelson. Julius attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1961 Rock Springs High School graduate. He was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Julius was employed at Crum Electric as a warehouseman and later retired. For the past 35 years he was the lead singer for the band Ed Julius and the Wranglers. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, member of American Legion Archie Hay Post #24, member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing, doing crafts and artwork. He designed an emblem for his squadron while he was in the Navy. Julius was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the 49ers and Wyoming Cowboy football. Survivors include his wife Pat Julius of Rock Springs; one son Todd Julius and wife Tina of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters Linda Halter and husband Jeff of Rock Springs and Jan Akers and husband Greg of Littleton, Colo.; three brothers Joe Julius and wife Barbara of Mesquite, Nev., John Seppie and wife Sandy and Jim Tyler, all of Rock Springs; two sisters Debbie Peden and husband Brad of Rock Springs and Cindy Reich and husband Jeff of Evanston; his mother-in-law; two grandchildren; several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Dan Julius, two nieces Jennifer Julius McKinney and Cara Ensign; one nephew Joe Seppie. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers officiated. Military graveside services and interment was conducted at the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 31, 2007 EUGENE HODDER Funeral services for Eugene Hodder were conducted on Friday, March 30, 2007, at the Farson Community Center in Farson. Hodder, 93, of Rock Springs died Monday, March 26, 2007, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City following complications from heart surgery. He was born Sept. 1, 1913, in Salt Lake City, the son of George Hodder and Fanny Fredrickson Hodder. He was raised and attended schools in Salt Lake City. Houder married Helen Young on Nov. 8, 1943, in Ely, Nev. They moved to Farson in 1957 where they raised six children on a ranch. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in Okinawa. His interests included hard work, fishing, camping, trapping, hunting, farming and ranching, family gatherings and friends. Survivors include his wife, Helen of Rock Springs; son, Jim Hodder and wife Susan of Farson; daughters, Debra Snyder of Farson, Linda Labbe and husband Stan of Lander and Laura Sloan and husband Kevin of Farson; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Mark and Les Hodder. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 2007 Hazel Lee “Tiny” Overy Services have been set for Hazel Lee Tiny Overy. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, Monday, April 2, 2007, from 4-8 p.m. and again Tuesday at the LDS Stake Center, one hour prior to services. Overy, 98, of 803 Rhode Island, Rock Springs, died March 29, 2007, at the home of her daughter. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Overy had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born March 9, 1909, at the Spitz Ranch in Brown's Park, CO, the daughter of Charles A. and Amelia Prestopitz Teters. She attended school in Rock Springs. On Sept. 28, 1929, she married James Martin Overy in Rock Springs and he preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1992. She had been employed as a nurse's aide at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County and later as a cook and waitress at various cafes in Rock Springs. She was also a cook in the Mountain Fuel Camps, retiring in 1973. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rebecca Lodge, Neighbors of the Woodcraft, AFL-CIO and several gem and mineral clubs. She was an avid outdoorswoman and loved hunting for arrowheads and artifacts and fishing. She also enjoyed quilting and spending time with and cooking for her family. Survivors include three daughters, Pat Zombro and Lois Peterson of Manila, Utah and Charlotte Sturdevant and her husband of Rock Springs; two sisters, Claris Nellen and Amelia Hmenia and her husband, all of Rock Springs; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Bessie Marie Overy; four sisters and their husbands, Rose and Bill Logan, Arlie and Steve Radosevich, Thelma and Archie Armstrong and Dorothy and Jimmy Moon; brother-in-law, Bill Nellen; three brothers, Jack, Valentine and Robert Teters; one granddaughter, Davida Peterson; one great-granddaughter, Tiffany Hadley and one great-great-grandson, Cody; and sons-in-law, Charles Zombro and Dave Peterson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 4, 2007 Linda Gail Swensen RANGELY--Linda Gail Swensen, 59, of Rangely, Colo., died Sunday, April 1, 2007, at St. Marys Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. A resident of Rangely for the past four years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Ms. Swensen had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born Jan. 17, 1948, in Americas, Ga., the daughter of Charles Walter Gill and Juanita Elizabeth Morgan Gill. She attended school in Richland, Ga. She married Chris Swensen and they were married for many years. They later divorced. Her interests included spending time with her family, ceramics, airbrushing and cooking. Survivors include her former husband, Chris Swensen of Mount Pleasant, Utah; two sons, Jerry Lucas of Grand Junction, and Tony Swensen and wife Jody of Rock Springs; one daughter, Kellie Cordova and husband Chris of Rangely; and six grandchildren, Bo Lucas, April Lucas, McKenzie Swensen, Zane Swensen, Lyndon Cordova and Quenton Cordova. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Kory Swensen. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Pastor Jesse Ybarra of the First Assembly of God will conduct the services. Inurnment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Monday, one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Apr 4, 2007 Carmen Gomez Carmen Gomez, 89, of Green River passed away March 27, 2007, in San Fernando, Calif. Gomez had been in ill health for the past four years. She was born May 2, 1917, in Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of the late Castulo J. and Trinidad Trivizo Granados. Gomez attended school in Chihuahua, Mexico. She was a wonderful homemaker, and she helped with the ranching and farming. Her interests included spending time with her family, cooking and crocheting. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her five sons Ruben Gomez and wife Dora of Green River, Luis Enrique Gomez and wife Shannon, Elias Gomez and wife Olga, all of Rock Springs, Jesus Manuel Gomez and wife Estela of Houston, Texas, and Angel Gomez and wife Severina of Chihuahua, Mexico; two daughters Irma Trevizo and husband Nestor of Rock Springs and Carolina Guerrero and husband Rafael of Pacoima, Calif.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son Ignacio Gomez. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Apr 4, 2007 Colleen Lenora Savala Colleen Lenora Savala, 82, of Green River passed away April 1, 2007, at the Colorado Lutheran Nursing Home in Arvada, Colo. A long time resident of Green River, Savala had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Oct. 6, 1924, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late William Henry and Ellen Ann Sloan Williams. Savala attended school in Green River and graduated in 1942. She married Henry Joseph Savala on June 7, 1947, in Green River, and he preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1974. Savala was employed as a drug store clerk at Payless Drug in Green River for more than 25 years and retired in 2001. Her interests included gardening and rock collecting. She loved to be outdoors and thought that Wyoming and Green River were the best places on earth. She was a Girl Scout leader, belonged to various card clubs and rock collecting clubs. Survivors include one daughter Jill Modesitt and husband Ron of Longmont, Colo.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Alma Jean Seeley of Powell, and Jeanine Shoopman of Grass Valley, Calif., and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Colleen L. Savala respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to the Colorado Lutheran Home, 7991 W. 71st Avenue, Arvada, CO 80004. --- Green River Star, Apr 4, 2007 Bruce Korogi Bruce Korogi, 58, of Rock Springs passed away March 26, 2007, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Korogi had been in ill health for the past eight and one-half years. He was born Oct. 28, 1948, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Leslie and Margaret Condie Korogi. Korogi attended school in Rock Springs. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Korogi was employed for 25 years at FMC as a plant operator until ill health forced his retirement. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing and he was an avid Wyoming Cowboy football fan. He was a member of Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include his daughter Christina Marie Bittner of Rock Springs; two grandchildren Derrick Wayne Bittner and Alexys Briana Bittner both of Rock Springs; two brothers Thomas R. Johnson and wife Patty, and David H. Johnson and wife Pat, all of Cheyenne; a sister-in-law Donna Rosatti Johnson of Salt Lake City; several cousins including Jimmy Korogi of Rock Springs and Kenny Korogi of Taylorsville, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, memorial services were conducted Monday, afternoon at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and inurnment took place at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Apr 4, 2007 Emelina Archuleta Garcia Emelina Archuleta Garcia, 92, of Reliance passed away March 31, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Reliance since 1942, Garcia had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Oct. 17, 1914, in Llano Quemado, N.M., the daughter of the late Juan Batista and Elijia Romero Archuleta. Garcia attended school in Ranchos de Taos, N.M. She married Manuel Alfredo Garcia in Ranchos de taos, N.M., in 1931, and he preceded her in death on July 6, 1996. Her interests included playing piano, cooking and making clothes for her family and listening to the radio program Queen For A Day. Later watching television, Walker Texas Ranger and Everybody Loves Raymond were her favorite programs. She also enjoyed sitting outside on her porch looking at the hills. Survivors include two sons Tanislado Garcia and wife Ann of Portland, Ore., and Mickey Garcia of Rock Springs; twin daughters Billie Carrillo and husband Louie of Reliance and Mary Madrid and husband Frank of Taos, N.M.; five grandsons; 12 granddaughters; and 11 great-grandchilden. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sons Francisco Batista Garcia, Francisco Alfredo Garcia and John Eloy Garcia; two daughters Angela Beverage and Helen Abram; three brothers Hipolito, Timoteo and Ricardo Archuleta; and two sisters Maclovia Romo and Eloisa Maestas. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at today at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 6, 2007 Therese Frances Babel Following cremation, a Memorial Mass for Therese Frances Babel, 83, will be celebrated on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. She died April 2, 2007 at Spring Wind Assisted Living Facility in Laramie. She was born July 18, 1923 in Madison, Minn., to Ernest and Mathilda Hammes. She taught rural school in Lac Qui Parle County for two years and then moved to St. Louis in 1943, where she worked in a defense industry plant during World War II. She moved to Superior in 1945 where she taught school for one year and then married George Babel on June 1, 1946. They moved to Rock Springs, where she lived for 60 years. She worked at the Rock Springs Public Library after her children were grown. She moved to Spring Wind in Laramie in 2005. She was a kind, hardworking mother of nine children. She enjoyed cooking, arrowhead hunting, card playing, reading, and making people laugh. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. She is survived by her brother, Al Hammes of Minneapolis; her sons and their wives, Jack of Carlsbad, N.M.; George of Fort Collins, Colo.; her daughters and their husbands, Ginny Wheatley of Rock Springs; Ruth Hanks of Laramie; Patty Babel of Tucson, Ariz.; and Lori Druce of Rock Springs; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George; her son, James; her sisters, Delores Hammes, Isabel Amtvedt, Leona Hammes, and Edith Siebenand and her brothers Cyril, Joe, George, and Charles Hammes. The respectfully requests memorials to Hospice of Laramie, 1262 N. 22nd Street, Suite A, Laramie, WY 82072, or the charity of the donor's choice. --- Green River Star, Apr 11, 2007 Alvin Barrass Alvin Barrass, 79, of Rock Springs passed away April 7, 2007, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Barrass passed away following a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 3, 1928, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Steve and Hattie Bair Barrass. Barrass attended schools in Green River. He married Jean Buxton in Idaho, and she preceded him in death July 11, 2003. Barrass served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for FMC Corp. as a hoistman for 35 years until his retirement in 1986. While working for FMC Barrass received his mine foreman and examiner papers. His interests included hunting, fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include one daughter Lynn Goodrick and husband Russell of Rock Springs, and two grandchildren Stacy Goodrick of Rock Springs and Jennie Price and husband Fred of Pendleton, Ore. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister Avery McLane and two brothers Steve Barrass and Almy Urwin. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel on Thursday, one hour prior to services. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at 225 Cherokee Drive in Rock Springs. The family of Alvin Barrass respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Bridge to the Future c/o Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Center. --- Green River Star, Apr 11, 2007 Robert DeBortoli Robert DeBortoli, 85, of Rock Springs passed away April 10, 2007, his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1947, DeBortoli had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born Nov. 9, 1921, in Scurelle Valsugana Trento, Italy, the son of Ettore and Maria Sordo DeBortoli. DeBortoli attended school in Italy. He married Maria Capozza in Rock Springs on Nov. 7, 1960. DeBortoli was a veteran of World War II with the Italian Army. He was employed at Kellogg Lumber Company for 33 years and retired in 1983. DeBortoli was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Tyrolean Trentini of Wyoming and Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Center. He was an avid outdoors man which included fishing, gardening and hiking to look for mushrooms. Survivors include his wife Maria DeBortoli of Rock Springs; one son Frank DeBortoli of Rock Springs; one daughter Clara DeBortoli and husband Hanson Ansary of Lansing, Ill.; one granddaughter Amanda DeBortoli of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Mona Capozza; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Brant Gordon and Grace Gordon of Ogden, Utah, and a very dear friend and walking partner Charles Merlone; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law Sergio Capozza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and again on Friday morning at the Vase Chapel until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 14, 2007 ALTHEA SUMMERS BARTLETT Funeral services for Althea Summers Bartlett were conducted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Lisa Hart conducted the services. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Bartlett, 89, of 320 Mansface, Green River, died Friday, April 6, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Orem, Utah, Mrs. Bartlett died following a brief illness. She was born April 23, 1917, in Charleston, W.Va., the daughter of William Clark and Anna Summers. She attended school in West Virginia and graduated there. She later attended Dental Hygiene College. She married Earl G Bartlett on Nov. 14, 1945, in Salt Lake City. He preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 1996. Survivors include one daughter, Elaine Harris and husband Bruce of Green River; three grandchildren, Sean Ravert, Lauren Harris and Chance Harris, all of Green River, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant daughter, and many brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 14, 2007 CLIFFORD “ROY” CHRISTEN Funeral services for Clifford "Roy" Christen were conducted on Friday, April 13, 2007, at the Green River LDS Chapel in Green River. Military honors and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Christen, 70, of Green River, died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness. He was born Dec. 14, 1936, in Salt Lake City, the son of Cifford Melvin Abrahamson and Florence Mellen Benson Christen. He attended schools in Utah and received his degree at Utah Technical College. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He married Kazuko “Kay” Christen on Nov. 20, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan. Their marriage was solemnized on Oct. 24, 2002, in the Vernal LDS Temple. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, the outdoors and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Kay of Green River; son, Aaron Ryo Christen of Green River, daughter, Lona Kazuko Latorre and husband David of Green River; brothers, Glen Christen and wife Linda of Arizona, Donald Christen of Idaho, Tom Christen and wife Janet of South Carolina, Mike Christen and wife Rita of Utah and David Christen of Texas; sisters, Kathy Atwood and husband Cal and Caroline Anderson and husband Junior, all of Utah; grandchildren, Stephanie Bird and fiancé Bob Burdett of Green River, Krisha Bird of Rock Springs and Lane Biebinger of Kemmerer, great-grandchildren, Thomas Bradshaw and Shaylee Twomey, both of Green River, one uncle, Fred Benson of Utah; several cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant son, Clifford Leroy Christen --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 18, 2007 Jessie Dale Reinhart Funeral services for Jessie Dale Reinhart, 89, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church, Rock Springs. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home and Thursday one hour prior to the services at the church. She died April 15, 2007, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 26, 1918 in a rural home in Sheridan County, the daughter of Bertram Brooks and Florence Mumma. She married Charles Clark Reinhart on Oct. 30, 1938 in Buffalo and he preceded her in death on June 21, 1984. She attended Dry Creek School and graduated from Sheridan High School. She also attended the University of Wyoming. She was a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in Sheridan County. She also had been employed as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs. She participated in many church organizations her entire life, including Sunday School teacher, United Methodist women’s organization, editor of church newsletter, church recording secretary. She supported the missionary program. She was also a 4-H and Cub Scout leader, Home Makers Club and Campfire Girl’s leader. Her interests include gardening, sewing, baking and cooking, genealogy, coin and stamp collecting, record keeping, and spending time with her family and her devotion to her faith. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Charles B. Reinhart and William K. Reinhart, all of Rock Springs; four daughters and their husbands, Peggy J. Patterson of Hoodsport, Wash., Patricia K. Green of Layton, Utah, Dr. Cheryl L. Rivard of Danville, Ky., and Carolyn R. Killefer of Mahomet, Ill.; 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren; several cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, Bertram and Florence Brooks, two daughters, Joan E. McDonald and Jacqueline Sue Reinhart, twin sister, Martha Kovach, brother, Bertram A. Brooks Jr, infant brother Jonathan Brooks, and a granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Gideon International, P.O. Box 1088, Green River, WY 82935 or Lindsey Reinhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, University of Wyoming Foundation, 1200 E. Ivinson Ave., Laramie, WY 82071. --- Green River Star, Apr 25, 2007 Richard Ernest Ainscough Richard Ernest Ainscough, 78, of Rock Springs died at home April 18, 2007, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Reliance on March 10, 1929, to Horace and Gwendolyn Ainscough. He attended school in Reliance through 1945 and graduated in 1947 from Rock Springs High School. After working for a short time for the Union Pacific Coal Co. #11 Reliance mine, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served from 1948 until his discharge in 1959. He attended electronics school and served as an electronics technician aboard USS Eversoll in Japan, USS Mount McKinley in Korea, USS Telfair, USS Shangri-la and USS Guardian. He was also stationed at NAS Fallon, Nev., for two years. He attended Western Wyoming Community College, and after holding several temporary jobs, was employed in 1961 by Mountain Fuel Supply Company, where he retired in 1986. He married Diana Mary Osborne on May 27, 1961, in Rock Springs, and became the father of a son and daughter. He enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, woodworking, family and friends. He is survived by his wife Diana; son and wife William and Karie Ainscough; daughter Wendy Pieper and companion Kevin Fretheim; sister Eileen Martin; grandchildren, R.J. Pieper, Corissa Ainscough, William Ainscough Jr. and Kaden Ainscough, all of Rock Springs; several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Jack Ainscough of California and Gerald Ainscough of Canada. Following cremation, memorial services were conducted Sunday at The Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs. The family of Richard Ernest Ainscough respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 28, 2007 JASON DEREK HASELHUHN Funeral services for Jason Derek Haselhuhn were conducted on Thursday, April 26, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Father Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Haselhuhn, 16, of 2230 Cummorah Ave. Apartment No. B, Green River, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Green River, he had been in ill health for the past month. He was born April 4, 1991, in Phoenix, the son of Kenneth Haselhuhn and Nellie Castillon. He attended school in Green River and was attending Green River High School. His interests included playing his PlayStation, watching NASCAR and spending time with friends and family, especially his dog Cherokee. Survivors include his parents; one stepbrother, Nathan Haselhuhn from Arizona; one step-sister, Kaylee Haselhuhn; paternal grandparents, Edward and Marina Haselhuhn of Granger; maternal grandmother, Inocente Castillon of Green River; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Homero Castillon; uncle, David Castillon; and two cousins, Johnnie Castillon and Mario Hernandez Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 28, 2007 TONY M. KNEZOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Tony M. Knezovich was celebrated on Friday, April 27, 2007, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers officiated. Military graveside services and interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Knezovich, 81, of 126 White Mountain Drive, Rock Springs, died Sunday, April 22, 2007, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Knezovich died following a lengthy illness. He was born June 9, 1925, in Rock Springs, the son of Marco and Francis Tomlanovich Knezovich. He attended school in Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1943. He married Olga S. Franklin on June 30, 1951, in Rock Springs. Knezovich served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 during World War II. He worked as a plant operator for D&D Converters at the Quealy Coke Plant for over 20 years until his retirement in 1992. Knezovich was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the PAD Poker Room. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, horseshoes, playing cards with the guys and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Anthony M. "Marks Knezovich and wife Linda, Gregory A. Knezovich and wife Sandy and Paul D. Knezovich and wife Rena, all of Rock Springs, and Steven L. Knezovich and wife Debora of Sheridan; one daughter, Linda S, Jones and husband Rick of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law, Charlene Knezovich; two sisters, Hellen Mattinson of Rock Springs and Anne Moyer of Leadville, Colo.; 14 grandchildren, Tony Knezovich and wife Chantel, Justin Knezovich and wife Tina, Christian Knezovich. Kevin Krezovich, Brianna Knezovich, Sandy Finn and husband R.J. Tunette Jones, Corey Knezovich, Lindsay Knezovich, Hunter Kivezovich, Charlsey Knezovich, Mariah Knezovich, Kendra Knezovich and Dakota Knezovich: eight great-grandchildren, Tristan Finn, Kinley Finn, Kirsten Knezovich. Kade Knezovich, Kale Knezovich, Braxton Knezovich, Carson Knezovich and Hayden Knezovich; and many cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Marion and Pete; and three sisters, Ann Knezovich, who died in infancy, Josephine Morris and Mary Nosich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 1, 2007 Claudia Schmidt Claudia Schmidt, 79, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 35 years, Mrs. Schmidt died following a sudden illness. She was born April 7, 1928, in Snohomish, Wash., the daughter of Nahum and Agnes Wells Wilson. She attended schools in Washington state. She married Leo Schmidt on Feb. 14, 1954, in Ray, N.D. He preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1984. Mrs. Schmidt worked at Pamida and Herbergers for many years as a clerk. Her interests included spending time with her family and camping. Survivors include three sons, Craig Schmidt and wife Kelly and Douglas Schmidt and wife Nancy, all of Rock Springs, and Kirk Wilson and wife Lynn of Toole, Utah; one daughter, Debbie Lopez and husband Eddie of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother, Bud Wilson. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Father Killian Muli will officiate. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, Wednesday, May 2, 2007, from 5-7 p.m. and again at the chapel on Thursday morning until time of services. --- Green River Star, May 2, 2007 John Stanley “Chillie” Cieluszak John Stanley ‘Chillie' Cieluszak, 88, of Rock Springs passed away April 28, 2007, at the Wind River Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Riverton. He had been a resident of Riverton for the past two and a half months and was a former longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born Jan. 27, 1919, in Monarch, Wyo., he was one of six children of John and Regina Cieluszak. He attended school in Monarch before the family moved to Superior, and he graduated from the Superior High School in 1937. He played basketball for the Superior Dragons. After graduation, he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad Coal Company until he was drafted into the United States Army. He was at sea on his way to Pearl Harbor when the Japanese bombed and his ship returned to the United States where he served in the 115 Calvary protecting the West Coast. He fought in the Philippines as sergeant and tank commander in the 775th Tank Battalion. When Japan surrendered, he was in the China Sea staged to invade Japan. On May 27, 1945, he married Margaret Fabian in Rock Springs, and this month they would have been married 62 years. After their marriage and his discharge from the army, they lived in Superior where he again worked for the U.P. Coal Company until 1958. In 1960 they moved to Rock Springs where he was employed by FMC as a shift supervisor until his retirement in 1983. He enjoyed his family, grandchildren, dogs, reading, hunting, fishing, camping, carpentry, gardening, debating, polka parties, Superior reunions and sports events. He never missed an opportunity to cheer on the Wyoming Cowboys. He loved to cook, and family members and friends enjoyed his great stews, soups and roasts. Cieluszak was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and life time member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include his wife Margaret Ann Cieluszak; his daughter Linda Vosika and husband Ron of Riverton; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters Nita Jensen, Anne Budak and infants sisters Anne Cieluszak and Nellie Cieluszak. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The family of Chillie Cieluszak respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to the Rock Springs Humane Society, 310 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Bridge to the Future, 538 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, May 2, 2007 Paul Charles Hamm Paul Charles Hamm, 53, of Rock Springs passed away April 29, 2007. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Hamm passed away following a sudden illness. He was born April 20, 1954, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Governor George and Sheila Ann McGarvey Hamm. Hamm attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1972. He attended the University of Wyoming for one year. He married Barbie Stassinos and they had two sons. Later they divorced but remained good friends. Hamm was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and president of the Men's Golf Association in Rock Springs. He was co-owner of the Candy Basket and Mama's Pizza, and later retired. His interests included golfing, pool, camping, playing poker, enjoying life and making everyone laugh. Survivors include sons Paul Riley Hamm and Christopher Lee Hamm, both of Rock Springs; one brother Erik B. Hamm, also of Rock Springs; and one sister, Linda Shuley and husband Allen of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew, Travis Tynsky, and several aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers with officiate. Inurnment will be conducted at St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family will be receiving family and friends at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Allen Shuley, 1005 Peachwood Drive in Rock Springs. The family of Paul C. Hamm respectfully request that donations in his memory be made to Paul C. Hamm Memorial Fund and will eventually go to the Rock Springs Golf Course for a permanent memorial in Paul's name or Rock Springs High School Golf Team. This is in care of Rock Springs National Bank, P.O. Box 880, Rock Springs, WY 82902. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 3, 2007 Saima McCurtain Tiede Memorial services for Saima McCurtain Tiede, 90, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007 at Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs, with Dr. Bernadine Craft officiating. She died Monday, April 30, 2007, at her home after a sudden illness. She was born on Nov. 18, 1916, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Elias and Liisa Lukkarinen Maki. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. She married Don Cox in 1938 and they had one child. They were later divorced. He preceded her in death in 1979. She married Fred McCurtain in 1950 and he also preceded her in death in 1962. After being widowed for 29 years, she married Robert Tiede in 1991. She was employed by McCurtain Motors for 47 years as a bookkeeper/office manager. She liked to travel, enjoyed music, and especially loved spending time with her family and numerous friends. She is survived by her husband of Rock Springs; daughter, Judy Likwartz and husband of Casper; one niece, Sharon Boschetto of Rock Springs; one nephew, Lyle Ranta and wife of St. George, Utah; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rock Springs Humane Society, 310 Yellowstone Rd., Rock Springs, 82901. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 5, 2007 LARRY ALAN BUTCHER Funeral services for Larry Alan Butcher were conducted Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at the Island Pavilion in Green River. Military graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers include John Butcher, Mike Butcher, Will Wheatley, Mark Rader, Trent Gregory and Mike Shutran. Honorary pallbearers include Jerry Butcher and Jack Davison. Butcher, 62, of 370 N. Wagonwheel Drive, Green River, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Salt Lake City, Butcher died following a sudden Illness. He was born March 9, 1945, in Salt Lake City, the son of Melvin Butcher and Lovena Schofield. He attended schools In Salt Lake City and was a graduate of Granite High School with the class of 1964. He married Delores Davison on Oct. 5, 1963 in Salt Lake City. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Butcher was employed as a security guard at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County and retired in August 2006. His interests included spending time with his family, playing billiards, card playing and vintage cars. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Butcher of Green River, one son, John Butcher of Green River; one daughter, Penny Rader and husband Mark of Sheridan; three grandchildren, Paige Rader, Heide, Rader and Coen Rader; three brothers, Dennis Butcher and wife Lola of Leeds, Utah, Jerry Butcher and wife Pat and Glen Butcher and wife Liz, all of Green River; six sisters, Shirley Nellen and husband Glen of Green River, Susie Whitehead and husband Ken of Salt Lake City, Joyce Ward and husband Bill of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Pat Davies and husband Walt of Salt Lake City, Bonnie Bingham of Riverton and Sheerie Zenger and husband Ace of Clearfield, Utah; sisters-in-law, Sue Butcher and Shirley Butcher, both of Salt Lake City; brother-in-law, Jack Davison of Salt Lake City; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Norman, Don and David; one sister, Maxine Yeager; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Leola Davison Sr. --- Green River Star, May 9, 2007 Joseph Leroy Sims Joseph Leroy Sims, 84, of Rock Springs passed away April 27, 2007, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Purseglove, W.Va., Sims had been in ill health for the past 20 months. He was born April 22, 1923, in Purseglove, W.Va., the son of the late Enoch and Hanna Engstrom Sims. Sims attended school in Blazon, Wyo., and Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1941. He married Anita Thienpont Sims in Rock Springs on Jan. 17, 1942, and she preceded him in death April 7, 1996. Sims was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was employed as a coal miner at Reliance and Stansbury and later worked as a trona miner at FMC for 42 years and retired in 1984. Sims was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Wyoming Prospectors and Gold Prospectors Association of America. His interests included rock hounding, telling jokes, hunting, fishing, watching wild horses and growing beautiful roses. Survivors include one son Russell Lee Sims of Rock Springs; four grandchildren Colleen Brown Meduna and husband Ryan, Valerie Brown Anderson and husband Jeff, Jason Garry Brown, Lynell Sims Williams and husband Brian; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and daughter Marcellene Emily Brown. Funeral services are pending. --- Green River Star, May 9, 2007 Wilford King Jr. Wilford King Jr., 71, of Rock Springs died May 2, 2007, at the Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Ill., from complications following surgery. He was born Jan. 8, 1936, in Rock Springs, the son of Wilford and Cora Mae Ray King. King attended schools in Sparta, Ill., and graduated from Sparta Township High School with the class of 1954. He also attended Western Wyoming Community College and became a certified electrician. He married Katharine Sinn on July 7, 1962, in Kimball, Neb. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2002. He had been employed at FMC as an electrician for more than 25 years before retiring in January 1999. Wilford was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served at the Great lakes Training Center in Illinois. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. His interest were woodworking, hunting, fishing, camping, dancing, playing bridge and volunteer work for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and the senior citizens center. Survivors include are one son David King and wife Cynthia of McHenry Ill.; one daughter, Carrie King and fiancé Joe Daniels of San Diego; two sisters Virginia Kraft and husband Lyman of Missouri, and Carolyn Howie of Colorado; beloved pets, Spook, Oscar, Bear, Tank, Brodie and Clancy. King was preceded in death by his wife Katharine, parents, and one brother Edward King. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Friday at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way in Rock Springs, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Cowboys Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, or the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, 538 Pilot Butte Ave,. Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 12, 2007 ELNA Z. LARIMORE Funeral services for Elna Z. Larimore were conducted on Monday, May 7, 2007, at the Green River LDS Stake Center, Green River. Mrs. Larimore, 77, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at her home in Rock Springs after a short illness. She was born Jan. 12, 1930, in Franklin, Idaho, the daughter of Roscoe D. and Louisa Wilkinson Zumbrennen. She was the fourth of five children and the oldest twin. She attended schools in Cokeville and graduated from Cokeville High School with the class of 1948. She moved to Rock Springs the same year. She married Robert Lee Larimore on Nov. 7, 1949, in Evanston. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Vernal LDS Temple. After their marriage, they lived in Green River. She moved back to Rock Springs in 2003 where she resided until her death. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included her family, church and dancing. She was a volunteer for the senior citizen center. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Rene Ennis and husband Alan of Rock Springs; sisters, Helen Kroll and husband George and twin sister, Elma Lentz; nine grandchildren, John Kalivas and wife Nina, Paul Kalivas and wife Kym, Dawn Jewkes, Larry Paxton, Nick Kalivas and wife Landa, Sally Albrighton and husband Luke, Amy Scharf and husband Cheyenne, Nathan Larimore-Olsen and Sarah Larimore-Olsen; 13 great-grandchildren; friend and companion, Jim Rafferty, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents; husband; daughter, Laura; two sisters, Rhoda and Ina; and one grandson, Robert Paxton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 12, 2007 CHARLES ALBERT MORIN A celebration of the Charles Albert Morin's life was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Private family services were conducted in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 5, 2007. Morin, 77, of Granger, died Thursday, April 26, 2007, at the Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 8, 1929, in Fall River, Mass., the son of Charles M. and Eliza Lee Morin. He married Mary E. Whittecar on Dec. 12, 1953, in Rock Springs. He retired from FMC after working there for 34 years. His interests included traveling, museums, fishing, his family and pets, telling jokes and creating his own special greeting cards for his family with his own artwork. Survivors include his wife Mary E. Morin; two daughters, Karen K. Shore and husband Tom and Jeannie Fisher; one son, Chuck Morin and wife Carole; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Irene Fuerch of Newport, R.I.; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Dora Boiani and Florence Genga; several brother-in-laws; one granddaughter, Stacy; and his dog, Blazer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 19, 2007 MILDRED “MILLIE” CRUZ Memorial services for Mildred "Millir" Cruz were conducted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Edward Shineberg conducted the services. Inurnment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Cruz, 88, of 241 Bramwell St., Green River died Thursday, May 10, 2007, at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 62 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Cruz had been in ill health for the past year. She was born Jan. 17, 1919, in Denver, the daughter of Harry Hoffman and the former Mary Cohen. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1937 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Fred J. Cruz on Dec. 8, 1945. He preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1997. Mrs. Cruz was employed as Sweetwater County assessor for 30 years, Her interests included spending time with her family, playing piano by ear and playing slot machines. Mrs. Cruz was a member and past president of Woman's Club and Rebecca's. She was the founder of Flaming Gorge Days which was formerly Micky Finn. She was the director of many talent shows, including Micky Finn, and she also raised the money for the first band for that show. Survivors include one son, John F. Cruz of Salt Lake City; three daughters, Jackie Fabian and husband George of Green River, Susan Glon of Denver and Harriet Hoover of Aurora, Colo.; one brother, Daniel Hoffman of Cupertino, Calif.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glen and Liz Butcher of Green River, seven grandchildren, Todd Fabian and wife Connie, Dr. Monica Lounsbery and husband Chris, Jackie Lynn Woodward and husband Chad, Melissa Masarenas and husband Barry, Kasey Enzminger and husband Chris, Terry Salcedo and husband Pete and Scott Hoover, 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Ben Hoffman; and one sister, Bertha Polse. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 19, 2007 ROBERT R. “BOB” GOMEZ A mass of Christian burial for Robert R. "Bob" Gomez was conducted on Monday, May 14, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Father Tom Sheridan officiated the service. Military graveside service and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Gomez, 73, of 1910 Wyoming Drive, Green River, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. A longtime resident of Green River, Gomez died following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Cerro, N.M., the son of Estevan Gomez and Eva Gomez. Gomez married Jennie Gomez on Dec. 20, 1958, in Manila, Utah. She preceded him in death on June 16, 1990, in Questa, N.M. He worked for Texas Gulf as a miner/operator. Gomez served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952 until his discharge in 1954. His interests included fishing, hunting, working on his cars and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his mother, Eva of Cerro; two sons, Jeff Gomez and Nathan Gomez, both of Green River; four daughters, Lydia Berger and husband Raymond of Cheyenne, Loretta Gamble of Rock Springs, Debbie Gomez and Audrey Brangham and husband Bart, all of Green River, one brother, Abel Gomez and wife Joann of Cerro; three sisters, Lucy Archuleta of Cerro, Kathy Gomez of Questa and Jane Garcia of Santa Fe, N.M.; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, wife; two brothers, Leo Martinez and Joe Gomez; and one sister, Stephanie Gomez. Pallbearers included Richard Gamble, Raymond Martinez, Charlie Berger, Bart Brangham, Mario Martinez and Poncho Gardea. Honorary pallbearers included James Byrd, Jacob Allgier, Ruben Flores, Randy Chacon, Onie Chacon, Glen Gardea, Joe Gomez, Danny Mares and Butch Brangham. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 19, 2007 CHARLOTTE R. GUNDERMAN Charlotte R. Gunderman, 71, of 1040 Kansas St., Green River, died Sunday, May 13, 2007, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. She had been a resident of Green River since 1979 and a former resident of Midwest. She was born May 6, 1936, In Douglas, the daughter of John and Nellie Owens Bennett. She attended school in Douglas and Midwest and was a 1954 graduate of Midwest High School. She attended and graduated from Heinmans Business School. She married Richard Gunderman on September 3, 1956, in Buffalo. Mrs. Gunderman's interests included spending time with her family, gardening and crafts. Survivors include her husband, Richard M. Gunderman of Green River, two sons, William G Gunderman and wife Colleen of Rock Springs and Richard R. Gunderman of Sundance; four grandchildren, Carrey Gunderman and Tyler Gunderman, both of Rock Springs, and Rory Gunderman and Roxanne Gunderman, both of Moorcroft; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jim and Morral; three sisters, Peggy Jean Clark, Deloris Bain and Dortha Zion; and four nephews, Clifford Bennett, Junior Bennett, Jackie Bennett and Mike Clark. Cremation has taken place. At her request, no services will be conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 19, 2007 SHARRON M. SAMPLE Funeral services for Sharron M. Sample were conducted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Mrs. Sample, 62, of Farson, died Thursday, May 10, 2007, at her daughter's home in Salt Lake City after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Sandy, Utah, the daughter of Glen Madison and Doris F. Miller Chidester. She attended schools in Salt Lake City and attended Jordan High School. She married Alvin Jame Clerico on March 21, 1964, in Sandy, Utah. They were later divorced. She married Roy Claude McKee. He preceded her in death on June 25, 1977. She married George Sample on Sept. 2, 1990, in Elko, Nev. He also preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 2005. She had been employed as a truck driver with Talco until her recent retirement. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included gardening, cooking, her family and working in her green house. Survivors include two sons, James Clerico of Oregon and William Clerico of Ogden, Utah; two daughters, Loretta Gull and Cherilyn Mears, both of Salt Lake City; four brothers, Verl, Bob, Larry and Dean Chidester, one sister, Carolyn Cox of Bountiful, Utah; and eight grandchildren, Joshua Gull, Amber Sample, Casondra Gull, Joseph Clerico, Austin Mears, Kendra Gull, Charlotte Clerico, and Ashley Mears. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; one son, Ted Clerico; one daughter, Sheila Sue Clerico; and one sister, Ruth. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 19, 2007 ALBERT “AL” STEVENS Services for Albert "Al" Stevens were held on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Green River. Graveside inurnment with military honors followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Stevens, 69, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, April 1, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. He was born May 8, 1937, in Manila, Utah, the son of George Albert and Madge Gamble Stevens. He attended schools in Manila and Green River and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. He also attended the University of Wyoming until he joined the U.S. Navy and served for four years. He then attended California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., receiving a degree in electrical engineering. Between the years 1960-70, Stevens designed and patented an electric circuit for a dialysis machine using modern solid state circuits that reduced the size of the machine enabling patients to more readily receive treatments. He held other patents on inventions including a waterbed heater and a special torque Wrench used on the Alaskan pipeline. Between the years 1970-80, Stevens received his private pilot's license and was co-owner of an aircraft which he used for recreational flying. In the summer of 2005, he designed a machine using LED lights for treating skin problems. He manufactured these machines under his company name of Advance Trends. Al suffered a stroke in October 2005, and in July 2006 he returned to Rock Springs to be closer to his sisters. He is survived by his sisters, Zora Miller of Rock Springs and Georganne Roberts and husband Raymond of Rawlins; nephews, Paul Michael and Craig Mitchell Roberts of Rawlins; niece, Elizabeth Ann Ryan of Thermopolis; and several cousins, including special cousins Guy and Grace Logan of California. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, George Eldred. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 19, 2007 SAIMA MCCURTAIN TIEDE Memorial services for Saima McCurtain Tiede were conducted on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Dr. Bernadine Craft officiated the services. Mrs. Tiede, 90, of Rock Springs died Monday, April 30, 2007, at her home after a sudden illness. She was born Nov. 18, 1916, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Elias and Lisa Lukkarinen Maki. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. She married Don Cox in 1938. They had one child, Judy Likwartz. They were later divorced. He preceded her in death in 1979. She married Fred McCurtain in 1950. He also preceded her in death in 1962. She married Robert Tiede in 1991. She was employed by McCurtain Motors for 47 years as a bookkeeper and office manager. Her interests included traveling, music and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Robert Tiede of Rock Springs; daughter, Judy Likwartz and husband Don of Casper; ? stepchildren, Bruce McCurtain and wife June of Anchorage, Alaska, Suzanne Barnhardt of Grand Junction, Colo., and Roberta Hobday of Rock Springs; one niece, Sharon Boschetto of Rock Springs; one nephew, Lyle Ranta and wife Jean of St. George, Utah; two grandchildren, Kevin Gillette and wife Susan of Dallas and Sajma Goodrich and husband Kevin of Portland, Ore.; three great-grandchildren, Sarah, Daniel and Nicole Gillette of Dallas; and numerous grand. and great-grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and one nephew. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 23, 2007 John “Chick” Soltis Jr. John Chick Soltis Jr., 80, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, May 20, 2007, at the Dixie Medical Center in St. George, Utah, after a sudden illness. He was a lifelong resident of Superior and Rock Springs. He was born April 24, 1927, in Superior, the son of John Soltis and Helen Mathew Soltis. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946 and served with the 383rd Military Police Battalion. He was discharged from Fort Dix in 1947. He married Renee Thompson on Sept. 17, 1955, in Superior. Soltis was employed at the UP Coal Store and as a welder for the Union Pacific Coal Co. In 1959, he started working for FMC and retired in 1989 after 30 years. His interests included spending time with his family, woodworking, crossword puzzles, camping, fishing, spending time at his cabin during the summer and spending the winters in Hurricane, Utah. Survivors include his wife, Renee Soltis of Rock Springs; one son, Dennis Soltis and wife Linda of Rock Springs; two daughters, Debbie Soltis of Rock Springs and Robin Soltis Child and husband Kent of Caldwell, Idaho; one brother, William Boyd Soltis and wife Hannah of Rock Springs; two sisters, Bette Quinton and Margaret Robinson of Hanford, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007, one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 will be at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, May 23, 2007 Jose DeJesus Maes Jose DeJesus Maes, 86, of Superior passed away May 19, 2007, at his home. A resident of Superior for the past 42 years and former resident of Canjilon, N.M., Maes died following a brief illness. Maes was born on Feb. 25, 1921, in Canjilon, N.M., the son of Jose DeJesus Maes and the former Carmen Martinez. He attended school in Canjilon, N.M. Maes was a United States Army Veteran of World War II having served from 1942 to 1945. He participated in D-Day 2 at Normandy Beach and served in Europe. He was injured in Germany and treated in England and released in 1945 at Palm Springs, Calif., when the war ended. Maes married Concha Trujillo in Canjilon, N.M., on June 4, 1949, and she preceded him in death April 8, 2005. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad as a laborer for 32 years and retired in 1984. After retiring from the railroad, Maes was employed by the town of Superior Parks Department. In 1989, he received recognition for his outstanding work and exceptional contributions to the preservation of the Superior parks. His interests included spending time with his family, woodworking, fishing, hunting, joy riding, spending time with his dogs Eighteen and Ruby. He also loved ice cream. Maes was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and American Legion Archie Hay Post #24. Survivors include his 11 children and their spouses JoJo and Kirk Robert of Superior, Bert and Tom McCune of Big Horn, Jerry and Virginia Maes of Superior, Frank and Tracy Maes of Rock Springs, Theressa and Myron Wolf of Superior, Robert and Micki Maes of Boise, Idaho, Raymond Maes of St. Louis, Mo., Carmen and Eusebio Hueitra of Superior, Richard Maes of St. Peters, Mo., Michaelene and Cameron Ekker of Superior and Joe Maes, also of Superior; one brother Eloy Maes of Canjilon, N.M.; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Concha Maes and one daughter Sandra Adams. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Grace Baptist Church, 100 Willow Street in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church, one hour prior to services. The family of Jose DeJesus Maes respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 26, 2007 MARY VICKIE GARDEA A mass of Christian burial for Mary Vickie Gardea was conducted on Saturday, May 19, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Gardea, 59, of Green River died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City after a short illness. She had been a Green River resident for 59 years. She was born in Dixon, N.M., the daughter of Benjamin Cordova and Longina Pacheco Cordova. She was employed with Sweetwater County School District No. 2 as a school bus driver for 25 years, retiring on April 25, 2003 She married Jose Gardea on Sept. 16, 1967, in Green River. She was a member of the Eagles and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her interests included camping, sewing, bingo and being with her family. Survivors include her husband, Jose Gardea of Green River; three sons, Victor Gardea of Hillsboro, Ore., Lonnie Gardea and wife Janell and Jeff Gardea and wife Hope, all of Green River; one daughter, Joanne Lopez and husband Thomas of Green River; one sister, Fellcla Montoya and husband Leo of Green River; three brothers, Ben Cordova and wife Peggy of Rock Springs, Wilfred Cordova and wife Shirley and Elmer Cordova, all of Green River; mother-in-law, Elisa Gardea of Green: River; eight grandchildren, Rita, Amy, and T.J. Lopez, Destini Valdez, Rochelle, Brandon, Tyson and Delaney Gardea; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Orlinda Patino and Eliza Rodriguez; and father-in-law, Guillermo Gardea. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 26, 2007 YUSTE KORITNIK A memorial service for Yuste Koritnik was conducted on Friday, May 25, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. The Rev. Killian Mull officiated. Inurnment followed in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Koritnik, 92, of Billings, Mont., died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at Aspen Meadows Nursing Home. She was born July 14, 1914, in Winterquarter, Utah, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Cesar. She grew up in a coal mining camp until she was 13. Then she and her sister moved to Quealy to live with her older sister and go to work. She worked for various families in Rock Springs until she was 18. She married Ike Koritnik in January 1933 and they had five children. They lived in Blairtown for a time before moving to Quealy and living in the camp for many years. The family moved to Blairtown from Quealy in 1956. After Ike Koritnik died in 1976, Mrs. Koritnik stayed in the family home and kept busy with bowling, senior citizen activities, reading and baking old familiar Slovenian treats like potica, apple strudel and flanceta. Due to poor health, Mrs. Koritnik was moved to Billings in 1996 to be near her daughter, Caroline. She lived in a retirement home for four years and then moved to a nursing home until her death. She is survived by her daughter, Caroline Kale of Billings, sons, Bob Koritnik of Gulfport, Miss., and Charles Koritnik and wife Raye of Casper; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ike; son, Danny; and daughter, Verlee May. --- Green River Star, May 30, 2007 Pierina Caroline Kaumo Pierina Caroline Kaumo, 85, of Rock Springs passed away May 29, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A life long resident of Rock Springs, Kaumo had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on July 5, 1921, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the later Peter and Esperanza Albertini Flaim. Kaumo attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1939 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Angelo Kaumo at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Sept. 15, 1941, and he preceded her in death April 26, 1996. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Pios the Tenth Discussion Club, St. Monica's Sodality, Council of Catholic Women, Catholic Golden Age and Tyrolean Trintini of Wyoming. Her interests included spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening and taking care of her home. Survivors include two sons Buddy Kaumo and wife Mary Joe of Rock Springs, and Dennis Kaumo and Candice Dubrin of Placentia, Calif.; one sister Flora Bertagnolli of Rock Springs; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; two cousins; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Angelo and granddaughter Michelle Annette Kaumo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. Father Charles Taylor will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel from 4-8 p.m. Friday and again Saturday at the chapel until time of funeral services. The family of Pierina Caroline Kaumo will be receiving relatives and friends at 837 Ridge Avenue in Rock Springs. The family of Pierina Caroline Kaumo respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Sage View Care Center Alziehmer's Support Group, 1325 Sage Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 2, 2007 COLTON D. BRICE Funeral services for Colton D. Brice were conducted on Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Brice, 12, of 1050 South Dakota St., Green River, died Monday, May 28, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 2, 2007 NIKKI MICHELLE STOCKMAN OROVILLE, Wash. - Funeral services for Nikki Michelle Stockman were conducted on Saturday, May 26, 2007, at the Manila LDS Ward Chapel in Manila, Utah. Interment followed in the Manila Cemetery. Miss Stockman, 31, of Oroville, Wash., died Monday, May 21, 2007, at the North Valley Hospital in Tonasket, Wash., after a sudden illness. She was born Nov. 13, 1975, in Moses Lake, Wash., the daughter of Kelly Thomas Stockman Jr. and Vickie Irene Pallesen. She attended schools in Circle, Mont., and graduated from Circle High School with the class of 1994. She had recently completed her CNA training and had been employed by the nursing home in Tonasket. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served an LDS mission in Oklahoma City. Her interests included working with handicapped children, attending rodeos, watching bull riding, cooking and church activities. She is survived by mother, Vickie Bryan and husband Brad of Rock Springs; father, Kelly Stockman of Baggs; one brother, Buck Stockman and wife Megan of Lowville, N.Y.; one sister, Dusti Stockman of Oroville; grandparents, Connie Reed of Manila, Utah, and Myron and Wanda Slaugh of Vernal, Utah; great-grandmother, Wanda Cook of Mountain View; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kelly and Wilma Stockman and Lee Reed; and great-grandfather, Thomas Cook. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 9, 2007 DR. STEPHEN GEORGE BABEL ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—A mass for Dr. Stephen George Babel was celebrated on Monday, June 4, 2007, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 7701 in Albuquerque, N.M. Father Michael Shea was the celebrant. Dr. Babel, 51, died Sunday, May 27, 2007 at home with family after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 30, 1955 in Rock Springs to George and Therese Babel. He practiced medicine for 25 years and was recently named a fellow of the American College of Radiology. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Pease-Babel; children, LeighAnn, Greg, Ryan and Cassie; siblings, Ginny, Jack, Ruth, Mark, George, Patty and Lori; fellow radiologists at X-Ray Associates; and many family members, friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his parents; and youngest brother, Jimmy John. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 9, 2007 RUTH ADELINE REESE SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Ruth Adeline Reese were conducted on Friday, June 8, 2007 at Wasatch Lawn Chapel in Salt Lake City. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Reese, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug 5. 1926. in Higbee, Mo., to Virgil R. and Recie O Kirby. She was the oldest of three children. At age 15, she and her family moved to Rock Springs. She married Evan H. Reese on Sept. 12, 1948. Together they adopted and raised five children. They moved to Evanston in 1963, where she was a homemaker. Her husband preceded her into death in 1982. She moved to Salt Lake City in 1986, made friends and was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which she converted to at age 28. She was sealed to her husband in the Salt Lake Temple soon after she moved to Salt Lake. She is survived by her children, Lauren K. Smith of Tooele, Utah, Timothy and wife Pat Reese of Byers, Colo., Elizabeth A. Reese and Mary and husband Keith Heigert, all of Salt Lake City, and Evan R. and wife Kristen Reese of Lakeview. Ore.; sister, Virgie LaRoque of Glenrock; sister-in-law and husband Catherine and Vic Cundy of Bozeman, Mont; sister-in-law, Jean Kirby of Green River; 19 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 9, 2007 DIXIE LYN SMITH A memorial graveside services and inurnment for Dixie Lyn Smith was conducted on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Smith, 59, of 591 W. Railroad Green River, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River since 1998 and former resident of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Smith had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Jan. 23, 1948 in Roosevelt, Utah, the daughter of Nile and Evelyn Prescott Gines. She attended school in Utah. She married Gary Smith on Oct. 2, 1967, in Manila, Utah. Mrs. Smith was employed at Tenneco Minerals as an evap operator and retired in 1987. Her interests included spending time with her husband and two daughters, fishing, camping and hunting. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Gary Smith of Green River; two daughters, Patricia Smith and companion T.C. Flaten and Nicole Arnold and companion Derek Christensen, all of Green River; two brothers Bradlee Gines and Robert Craig Gines, both of Salt Lake City; one sister, Mary Edmmund of Price, Utah; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers. Cremation has taken place. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Jun 13, 2007 Cynthia Ann Cudney Simpson GREEN RIVER-Funeral services for Cynthia Ann Cudney Simpson, 39, will be conducted Friday, Jun 15, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Union Congregational Church. Cremation will follow. Friends may call at the church on Friday one hour prior to services. She died June 9, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born in Ogden, Utah, on Aug. 31, 1967. She grew up and attended school in Sunset, Utah. Following graduation, she worked as a CAN in the Ogden area. She married Rex Martin in April 1986, and they later divorced. They had two sons, Christopher Rex Martin and Daniel John Martin. She married Michael Simpson in September of 1990 and they had a daughter, Krystal Dawn Simpson. The family moved to Green River in May 1995. She worked at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Home Health and Memorial Hospital. She loved her work as a CNA. She loved camping at Big Piney, hunting frogs and lizards with her kids, cooking, spending holidays with family and most of all, being a mom. She is survived by her two sons, Chris and Danny Martin and her daughter, Krystal Simpson; her parents, Bob and Donna Cudney, Green River; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert Cudney, Green River and sister, Pamela Kay Woolsey, Clearfield, Utah; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Mabel Lewis and William and Thelma Cudney. --- Green River Star, Jun 13, 2007 Paul Zembo Jr. Paul Zembo Jr., 91, of Boulder passed away June 7, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Boulder, Zembo died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1916, in Big Sandy, the son of the late Paul and Katherine “Katie” Benko Zembo Sr. Zembo attended schools in Big Sandy. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the South Pacific until his separation June 5, 1945. Zembo was self-employed as a rancher all of his adult life until 2004. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Zembo was the oldest member of the Wyoming Cattlemen's Association. Survivors include one brother John Zembo of Rock Springs; three sisters, Kathryn Kozola, Elsie Wilde and Margaret Gillespie, all of Rock Springs; three nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brothers, who died in infancy; one sister, Anna Radosevich and one brother George Zembo. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jun 13, 2007 The Very Rev. Leonida Lukas Kotzakis The Very Rev. Leonidas ‘Lukas Kotzakis', 74, of Green River passed away June 8, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where he had been a resident for the past two years. He had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1963. He was born on Oct. 20, 1932, in Crete, Greece, the son of the late Polyrios and Androniki Amargialakis Kotzakis. He attended the elementary school of his home town and the high school of Pompia in Heraclion and graduated from high school in 1952. The following September, Kotzakis registered at the Ecclesiastical school of Canea, Crete Greece. Upon his graduation from this school, he was drafted for military service and served in the Greek Army from January 1955 to December 1956. In April 1957, he was called back to Egypt by His Holiness, Christopher, the late Patriarch of Alexandria and all of Africa, on the recommendation of Dr. Constantine Kotzakis, uncle of The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis. Kotzakis was ordained deacon June 12, 1957, in St. Savas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria by His Eminence, Metropolitan Leontoupolis Constantine. As deacon, he served at the Cathedral of St. Savas. He also served in the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and the Incorporale Archangels Michael and Gabriel in Alexandria, Egypt, and later was sent to Odessa, Russia, as assistant to the patriarchal vicar and learned the Russian language. Having fulfilled the task bestowed upon him, he entered the Russian Orthodox Theological Academy in Zagoraki (Moscow) to further his training in theology. During his studies, he assisted His Holiness Alexios, Patriarch of Moscow and all of Russia, as well as other Russian Orthodox Churches. He served as Archdeacon to the late Patriarch of Alexandria and all of Africa. Following two years of study in Russia, he returned to Alexandria for a few months and then, with the blessings and recommendations of the Late Patriarch Christopher to His Eminence, the Archbishop Iakovos, Father Lukas was called to America to serve the Greek Orthodox Church in the United States. He arrived in the United States on Jan. 28, 1960, and studied theology at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Theological School in Brookline, Mass., until September of 1962. During his studies, he assisted Bishop Athenagoras of Elea and Bishop Maletios. Father Lukas served as a deacon at the Church of Saints Constantine and Helen in Cambridge, Mass., and also taught at the Greek School there. On November 3, 1963, he was ordained a priest by His Grace, Bishop Gerasimos of Avidou in the Church of Saints Amargyri Cosmas and Damian in Marlboro, Mass., and was assigned to pastorial duties in Rock Springs. He also served the Greek Orthodox people in Green River, Rawlins, Evanston, Kemmerer, Hanna, Saratoga and Superior. On Dec. 16, 1982, Father Lukas was conferred to the title of Archimandrite by His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos, spiritual leader of all Greek Orthodox Churches in North and South America and Canada. Archimandrite is the highest title of the celibate priest, equivalent to a monsignor in the Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of the Pancretan Association of America, The Philoptohos Society, The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, Ahepa Lodge and the Sweetwater County Ministerial Association. Survivors include one sister Maria Mavrakis of Crete, Greece, and three nephews Angelo Mavrakis, Manolis Andrew Tzortzakakis and Michael Tzortzakakis, all of Crete, Greece; and all of his many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Nick Kotzakis; and one sister Eleni Tzortzakakis Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 North Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Father Makarios Mannos will officiate. A Trisagion Service or prayer service will be conducted at 6 p.m. today at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Friends may call at the church from 4-7 p.m. Thursday. The family of The Very Reverend Lukas Kotzakis respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 14, Rock Springs, WY 82902. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jun 14, 2007 Robert Lincoln Tiede Robert Lincoln Tiede - 90 of Rock Springs, died Wednesday June 13, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a short illness. He was born October 19, 1917 in Story City Iowa, the son of Earl and Clara Nordskog Tiede. Robert attended school in Wichita, Kansas. He married Carolyn Ebener in 1944 in Pinedale. She preceded him in death in 1987. He later married Saima Maki McCurtain in 1991 in Pinedale. She also preceded him in death on April 30, 2007. His interests were talking to people, writing, reading, and animals. Survivors include his daughter Roberta T. Hobday of Rock Springs; one step-daughter Judy Likwarts and husband Don of Casper; one grandson, Eric Jon Hobday of Redondo Beach, CA; and his beloved cat of 20 years, Dearie. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Clara Tiede, wives Saima and Carolyn, one brother, and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday June 18, 2007 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call 6 -8 p.m. Sunday June 17, 2007and one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will be taking place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to be made to the Rock Springs Humane Society, 310 Yellowstone Rd., Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 16, 2007 MARGARET KERN Funeral services for Margaret Kern were conducted on Friday, June 15, 2007, at the Union Congregational Church. Interment followed at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Kern, 92, of 805 Stephens St. Green River, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at her home in Green River. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Pueblo, Colo., Mrs. Kern died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 9, 1914, in Pueblo, the daughter of John Patrick and Sallie Belle McBride Harney. She attended school in Green River and graduated from Green River Lincoln High School with the class of 1932. She also attended the Smithsonian Business School for two years in Ogden, Utah. She married Edwin Sylvester in 1937. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1973. She later married William F. Kern on Nov. 10, 1983, in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2004. Mrs. Kern was the owner and operator of the Kemp Motor in Green River and was honored on the cover of Time magazine for her accomplishments. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church. She served as a trustee for Union Pacific Old Timers Auxiliary and participated in the Sweetwater Auto Dealers Association, Wyoming Auto Dealers Association, Sweetwater Historical Society, TNT Travel Club, Sweetwater Bridge Club, Rolling Green Country Club, Cowboy Joe Club and the Merry Eight Pinochle Club. She traveled the United States, Canada and Europe. She said the only place she did not travel was Africa. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Julie Sylvester of Richland, Mich., one nephew, Norm Harney; and two nieces, Darleen Goss and Sally Blowitz. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; one son, Edwin Sylvester, and two brothers, Harold Harney and Doran Harney. --- Green River Star, Jun 20, 2007 George Adrian Giovanini George Adrian Giovanini, 90, of Rock Springs passed away June 12, 2007, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Hudson and Worland, Giovanini passed away following a sudden illness. He was born April 21, 1917, in Hudson, the son of the late Matheo and Mary Seneshale Giovanini. Giovanini attended school in Hudson. He married Lydia M. Zancanella in Rock Springs on June 30, 1946. Giovanini was employed as a truck driver for the Pacific Fruit and IML until his retirement in 1975. He served in the United States Army during World War II until he was honorably discharged Nov. 26, 1945. Giovanini was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Knights of Columbus #2441, 3rd Degree, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Archie Hay Post #24, Italian Lodge, AARP and the Young at Heart Senior Center. He was past treasurer of the Knights of Columbus and Boy Scout Troop #8. Giovanini helped many priests with Mass as altar boy and usher. Survivors include his wife Lydia Giovanini of Rock Springs; one son Fred M. Giovanini of Rock Springs; two daughters Mary Giovanini of Newport Beach, Calif., and Janet James and husband Deane of Rock Springs; one sister Mary Everett and husband Williard of Basin; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers William and Mike Giovanini and one sister Margaret; one granddaughter Crissie Sue and one grandson Bryant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at the church 6 tonight. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 5-7 tonight and at the church on Thursday until time of funeral services. The family of George Adrian Giovanini respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund , c/o Jim Borzea, 389 Desert Lane, Rock Springs, WY 82901 and Holy Spirit Catholic School, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82902 --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 23, 2007 Jennie Kamenski Cremation and a memorial service for Jennie Kamenski, 88, will take place in California and memorial graveside services and inurnment will be conducted at a later date in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. She died June 20, 2007 at the Pomerado Hospital in Poway, Calif., after a brief illness. She was born on Jan. 13, 1919 in Dunkirk, Kan., the daughter of Hyppolyte and Jeanne Hannedouche Tassart. She attended school in Winton. She married John Kamenski in Rock Springs on Oct. 25, 1936 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 2006. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included spending time with her family, sewing, cooking and she was very active in her church. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Flint and husband of Poway, Calif.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, two nieces and four nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews and her cat, Taffy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister, Mary Jelovchan. --- Green River Star, Jun 27, 2007 Edith Julia Hiner Edith Julia Hiner, 99, of Rock Springs passed away June 21, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Hiner had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born July 12, 1907, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Charles and Lucy Bertagnolli Profaizer. Hiner attended school in Superior. She married Ralph Ted Hiner in Green River on July 22, 1926, and he passed away Nov. 25, 1982. Hiner was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. She was well known for making potica, crocheting afghans especially baby afghans. She loved to spend time with her family and friends and when she couldn't she always wrote letters to them. Hiner enjoyed attending the polka festival. Survivors include three daughters Edith M. Zuech of Ogden, Utah, Laura L. Dixon of Rock Springs and Shirley Harris of Green River; two sons Ralph ‘Ted' Hiner of Marbleton and Richard Hiner of Rock Springs one brother Frank Profaizer of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; 18 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, one sister, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three sons-in-law and one daughter-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Monsignor Charles Taylor officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The family of Edith J. Hiner respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to a charity of choice or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Jun 27, 2007 Avelino Gutierrez-Tellechea Avelino Gutierrez-Tellechea, 84, of Rock Springs passed away June 21, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a long battle with cancer. He was born July 8, 1922, in San Sebastian, Spain, the son of Francisca Gutierrez-Tellechea and D. Pedro Maximo Tellechea. Avelino was 17 when he participated in and was wounded in the Spanish Civil War. As Europe flared into war, Avelino fought with various resistance units against the Axis troops across Europe until the end of World War II, when he went to work for Senor Carricabula on his ranch in Idaho. Three years later he moved to Rock Springs to work in the coal mines, starting as a laborer and finishing as a Joy Continuous Miner operator. He married Kathleen Boner on Oct. 2, 1947, and she preceded him in death Oct. 8, 1980. He helped raise her two children and four grandchildren. In 1955, Avelino initiated a second business, moving houses which he continued for 33 years. His interests included cooking, gardening, telling stories of his life and spending time with his dogs, cats, friends and family. Survivors include his companion Maria Alvarez and her daughter Christina and her son Moses of Rock Springs; one sister Nela Gutierrez and one brother Demetrio Gutierrez-Tellechea, both of San Sebastian, Spain; one grandson Richard Coleman of Casper; a daughter-in-law; a niece; a great-niece and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, stepdaughter and husband Betty Coleman and husband Richard, and stepson Ed Honea. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jun 27, 2007 Jino Roccabruna Jino Roccabruna, 81, of Rock Springs passed away June 23, 2007, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Roccabruna had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born June 27, 1925, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Henry and Mary Boschetto Roccabruna. Roccabruna attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. Roccabruna married Jennie Bernard Kuseck and they later divorced. He later married Norma Plumleigh in Rock Springs on Dec. 7, 1962, He owned and operated Pacific Market. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, B.P.O. Elks and American Legion Archie Hay Post #24. His interests included gardening, hunting and fishing. He was an avid outdoors man. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Survivors included his wife Norma Roccabruna of Rock Springs; one son Rick Roccabruna and wife Diane of Rock Springs; one sister Hilda Thorn and husband Jens of Vernal, Utah; two grandchildren Ricco Roccabruna and Amber Roccabruna, both of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents and step mother Alma Roccabruna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at the Vase Chapel, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel today until 8 p.m. and again Thursday morning at the chapel until time of services. The family of Jino Roccabruna respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Jun 27, 2007 Joshua Evan Blatter Joshua Evan Blatter, 22, of Rock Springs, passed away June 24, 2007, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City as the result of a motorcycle accident. He had been a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born on March 20, 1985, in Rock Springs, the son of John Edgar and Beverly Gayle Ulland Blatter. Blatter attended school in Rock Springs and was a 2003 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He married Talitha Renee' Nations Blatter on March 27, 2004, in Rock Springs. Blatter was employed at King Electric as an electrician's apprentice for the past 11 months. His interests included fishing, golfing, listening to music, watching movies and most important spending time with his family. Blatter was a member of Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church. Survivors include his wife Talitha Blatter of Rock Springs; two daughters Jayces Blatter and Teagan Blatter, both of Rock Springs; his parents John and Beverly Blatter of Rock Springs; three brothers Jason Blatter and wife Michelle of Bay City, Mich., Justin Blatter and wife Jenifer of Casper, and Jeremy Blatter of Rock Springs; two sisters Julie Blatter of Fargo, N.D.; and Jamin Blatter of Laramie; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Pearl Ulland; his paternal grandparents G.B. ‘Barney' Blatter and Maxine Blatter; one uncle Albert Blatter. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone in Rock Springs. Pastor Richard Carlson will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street of Rock Springs, and on Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 30, 2007 MARJORIE JEAN MARTIN Marjorie Jean Martin, 80, of 320 Mansface No. 415, Green River, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Martin had briefly been in ill health. She was born May 11, 1927, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Grover and Lila Gamble Logan. She attended school in Green River and was a 1945 graduate of Green River High School. She married Joseph H. Martin Jr. on Feb. 18, 1950, in Green River. Mrs. Martin worked for the Sweetwater County Clerk's Office for many years. Her interests included gambling, playing cards, bingo and spending time with her family and cat, Pesty. Survivors include her husband, Joseph H. Martin Jr. of Green River, sisters, and brothers-in-law, Nettie Marie Miller of Green River, Deloris Prime and husband Wayne of Green River, Edward Martin and wife Joanne of Cheyenne, Dewey Martin and wife Angela of Oscodo, Mich., Danny Martin and wife Lori of Peoria, Ariz., Ginger Martin of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, Elva Martin of Rock Springs and Pam Martin of Bountiful, Utah; and cousins, Zora Miller, Georgeann Roberts and Eleanor Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Victoria Christensen, Violet Wilkes, Judy Martin, Samuel Martin, James Martin and William Martin. Following cremation, there will be no services at Mrs. Martin's request. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jun 30, 2007 GENEVIEVE EVA RUBLE SILER Funeral services for Genevieve Eva Ruble Siler were conducted on Friday, June 29, 2007, at the L.D.S. Chapel in Manila. Bishop Bruce E. Northcott conducted the services. Interment followed in the Manila Cemetery. Siler, 90, of 1804 Elk St. No. 166, Rock Springs, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Rock Springs for the past year and former resident of Hurricane, Utah, Mrs. Siler died following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 17, 1917, in Independence, Calif., the daughter of Thomas Hayden and Eva Rebecca Currens Ruble. She attended schools in Green River and Manila, Utah and was a 1949 graduate of Manila High School. She married Findlay Fernard Siler on Oct. 7, 1933, in Manila. He preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 1992. Her interests included painting, researching family history, crocheting and gardening. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include three sons, Jerry Siler and wife Mary, Hugh Siler and Clyde L. Siler, all of Green River; one daughter, Lorena Leora Siler Dow of Rock Springs; one brother, James S. Ruble of Manila; one sister-in-law, Mary Ruble of Manila; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine-great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son; one grandson; one great-grandson; one sister; and four brothers. --- Green River Star, Jul 4, 2007 Connie Mae Hicks Connie Mae Hicks, 88, of Green River passed away June 27, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Hicks had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Oct. 7, 1918, in Quanah, Texas, the daughter of the late Marshall and Nettie Watson. Hicks attended schools in Texas. She married Fred Duane Hicks in Clovis, N.M., on Oct. 14, 1933, and he preceded her in death on July 13, 1978. Hicks was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include three sons Walter Hicks, Victor H. Hicks and James Hicks; two daughters Dorothy Mae Coscweld and Wanda Marie Hicks; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister Beaulah; one grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jul 4, 2007 Michael John Popp Michael John Popp, 74, of Rock Springs passed away June 28, 2007, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Popp had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born April 25, 1933, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Michael John and Jennie Kudar Popp. Popp attended school in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1951. He married Jean Marie Mitchelson in Elko, Nev., on Oct. 22, 1967. Popp was employed as a miner and heavy equipment operator at General Chemical for 32 years and retired in 1998. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, American Legion and United Steelworkers of America Local 15320. His interests included fishing, hunting, collecting watches and watching television. Survivors include his wife Jean Marie Popp of Rock Springs; stepmother Antonia Mitchelson of Rock Springs; one son Michael Brian Popp and wife Molly of Spring Creek, Nev.; two stepsons Jerry Dean Macy and Kevin James Macy, both of Rock Springs; brother-in-law Jack Macy and wife Vickie of Casper and Tim Macy and wife Bonnie of Rock Springs; one sister Jennie Lou Hoover of Green River, seven grandchildren; his dog Boofo; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, father and mother-in-law Jean Macy and Jack Mitchelson and two sons in infancy. Following cremation, a memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. A memorial rosary will be recited at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Military graveside services and inurnment will be conducted at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Jul 4, 2007 Frances Ann Luck Frances Ann Luck, 85, of Mesquite, Nev., was blessed in her passing June 27, 2007 in St. George, Utah. She was a patient at Dixie Regional Medical Center and Red Cliffs Regional Rehab Center. Luck was born in Rock Springs and lived there for 80 years until moving to Mesquite, Nev., where she lived for the past five years with her two daughters Jo Ann and Laureen and granddaughter Deanna. She was born Feb. 23, 1922, to Yugoslavian immigrants Joseph and Mary Marcina, the youngest of four children. In 1939 she married Joseph Luck of Vernal, Utah. Luck loved and enjoyed people, she was quick to form lasting friendships. Many of her friends loved her smile and sense of humor and it made a lasting impression on everybody she met. She was a member of La Virgen De Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mesquite, Nev., and Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Frances was past president and member of Saint Monica's Sodality in Rock Springs and SNPJ. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph B. Luck, their son Paul, parents Joseph and Mary Marcina, brother Joey, sisters Anna and Angela Marcina and Mary Reiter. Her four children that survived her are JoAnn Luck Johnson and Laureen Luck of Mesquite, Nev., Kent J. Luck of North Hollywood, Calif., and Michael Luck and his wife Elizabeth of Anchorage, Alaska. She is also survived by two grandchildren Deanna L. Johnson of Mesquite, Nev., and Cheryl Pajak and her husband Christopher Pajak of Minneapolis, Minn.; and three great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial July 14 at 10 a.m., at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Donations may be made to the family, in Frances memory at Mountain America Credit Union, 355 West Mesquite Blvd., Suite A, Mesquite NV 89027. Condolences may be sent to the family at 873 Sage Dell Road, Mesquite NV 89027. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 7, 2007 CAROLINE FAYE BECQUART Caroline Faye Becquart, 57, of 700 Crossbow Drive, Green River, died on Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for the past four years and former resident of Montana, Mrs. Becquart had been in ill health for the past eight years. She was born on Jan. 31, 1949, in Chandler, Ariz., the daughter of the late Ben and Erma Smith Shumake. Mrs. Becquart attended school in Chandler. She married Daniel Leon Mallet in Chandler on Aug. 8, 1965, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 2006. Mrs. Becquart had been employed as a C.N.A. Her interests included spending time with her family and sewing. She loved roses and indoor plants and spending time with her dog Casey. Survivors include one son, Michael Becquart of Green River; one daughter, Cheryl Upton of Freer, Texas; three grandchildren, Genna Becqaurt of Mesa, Ariz., Christopher Sherwood of Carlin, Nev., and Matthew Sherwood of Free, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Cremation has taken place. There are no memorial services per her request. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 7, 2007 DALE DEE "PETE" HITT MINDEN, Neb.--Dale Dee "Pete" Hitt died on July 2, 2007, at Bethany Home in Minden, Neb. He was born in Marshall, Okla., on March 24, 1929, to Fay Dee "Fred" and Gladys Jett Hitt. He married Clara Joan Brown in Marshall on Feb. 14, 1946. As newlyweds, they followed the oil fields to Colorado, North Dakota and Wyoming. They lived in Rock Springs from 1956-1966, then settled in Powell, where they lived until his retirement from Johnston Testers/Schlumberger. After retirement, he returned to his native soil in Oklahoma. Two years ago, he moved to Nebraska to be near his daughter, Dawna. Hitt is survived by one son, Dale Dee "Shorty" Hitt, Jr. of Rock Springs; three daughters, Anita Wall and husband Ray of Rock Springs, Jetta Kragovich of Rock Springs; and Dawna Sigurdson and husband Randy of Kearney, Neb.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan, and his parents. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2007. Graveside at North Marshall Cemetery, with the Rev. Byran Haynes officiating. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 7, 2007 SHARON "SHERRY" LYNNE ROWSE MCDONALD PRICE, Utah--Funeral services for Sharon "Sherry" Lynne Rowse McDonald were conducted Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the Price North Stake Center. Interment followed in the Price City Cemetery. McDonald, 71, died Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the home of her daughter in New Castle, Colo. She was born June 2, 1936, in Ogden, Utah, to Jack R. and Doris Inger Wangsgard Rowse. She was later raised in Rock Springs. She married Gary Valee McDonald on Sept. 10, 1960. Their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 16, 1961. They had four children. Her husband preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1995. Her interests included Boy Scouts and she was a dedicated Webelos leader for many years. She was a district trainer and was awarded the Silver Beaver honor among many other awards. She was a longtime resident of Price before moving to Colorado to live with her daughter. While living in Price, she worked for the Sun Advocate for many years where she was over the carriers. Mrs. McDonald was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her children, Valerie and husband Mikel Johnson and family; Josh and wife Jayme McDonald and children Jayden and Joshua; Jake and wife April Johnson and children Harold, Elizabeth and Laylynn; and Nettie and husband Seann Saindon and children Kameron and MOrgan, all of Price; grandchildren, Trevor Byrge of Helper, Utah; Lori and husband Mark Winn, son Ashley and granddaughter Kayleanna, all of New Castle; Kyle and wife Anntte McDonald and family, Jenny McDonald, Brian Hott, Briananna and husband Kyle Danielson and children Caidence, Sabrina, and Jack, all of Hotchkiss, Colo., and Melissa and husband Brian Gibson and children Anthony, Taylor and Peyton of Delta, Colo., and Dalene and husband Bill Stoddard of Grand Junction, Colo., Kim and wife Shawn McDonald and family Kimberly, Gary, Chad, Brandi, Lauren and families of Las Vegas; and brothers, Brent and wife Joanne Rowse of Paradise, Calif.; Dale and wife Carolyn Rowse of Bellevue, Neb., and Van and wife Sarah Rowse of Mesa, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and grandson, Jared Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 7, 2007 VIRGIE MARIE SLAUGH PETERSON EVANSTON--Funeral services for Virgie Peterson were conducted Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in the Green River LDS Second Ward Chapel. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Virgie Peterson, 88, died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston. She was born Dec. 30, 1918, in Vernal, Utah to her parents, Chloe Roberts and Curtis Edward Slaugh. She was the fourth of seven children. She was injured as a child of 18 months and had difficulty walking. However, her interests included horses, dancing, hunting, fishing and camping. She graduated from high school as the only member of her class. She spent most summers helping her father herd sheep around the Uinta Mountains and lived in town in the winter so she and her siblings could go to school. She married Shirley A. Peterson on Sept. 8, 1940. They had four children, O. Curtis, Birgil, Therryl and Shirleen. The marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple Sept. 10, 1970. She and her husband first moved to Green River in 1942. They moved many places to work and returned after World War II. They started to build a home on Logan Street in 1951. They both worked on the house in the evenings after work. Mrs. Peterson even fell off a ladder and hurt her harm while climbing to the roof. They moved into the house on Dec. 11, 1958, and finally completed everything in 1970. She also worked outside the home and took care of her four children. In her later years she was a top seller for most of the 30 years she sold Avon. She served in the LDS church as a Sunday school teacher for 20 years, the primary for 17 years and many years in the Relief Society. She is survived by sons, O. Curtis and wife Terri Peterson of Pocatello, Idaho and Virgil and wife Peggy Peterson of Ft. Bridger; daughters, Therryl and husband Dusty Anderson of Burley, Idaho, and Shirleen and husband Gary Peterson of West Jordan, Utah; sisters, Relva Potter of Lyman, Sybil and husband Leon Brady of Green River and Arva and husband Leo Slagowski; brother, Myron and wife Wanda Slaugh of Vernal; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two brothers, Wesley and Marvin Slaugh. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 7, 2007 JAMES FREDRICK WALLING EVANSTON--A memorial Mass for James Fredrick Walling was celebrated Thursday, July 5, 2007, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. A memorial rosary was recited at the church. Military graveside services and inurnment followed at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Walling, 84, a lifelong resident of Evanston, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at his home after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 14, 1922, in Evanston, the son of Nelson E. and Emma Jane Buckley Walling. He attended school in Evanston and was a graduate of Evanston High School with the class of 1941. He was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran of World War II. Walling was employed by Kellerstrass Oil and retired in 2000. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and American Legion. Survivors include three nieces, Karen Cook, Ruth Pavlisin and Suzette Nau; and one nephew, John Bloomfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Betty L. Bloomfield; and his former first wife, Jean Bowns Walling. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Jul 11, 2007 Jennie Kamenski Memorial graveside services and inurnment for Jennie Kamenski of Rock Springs will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Kamenski, 88, formerly of Rock Springs passed away June 20, 2007, at the Pomerado Hospital in Poway, Calif. --- Green River Star, Jul 11, 2007 Dale Allen Liddle Dale Allen Liddle, 49, of Rock Springs passed away July 9, 2007, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A long time resident of Rock Springs and former long time resident of Indianapolis, Liddle passed away following a four-wheeler accident. He was born on Oct. 20, 1957, in Indianapolis, the son of George and Barbara J. Baldwin Liddle. Liddle attended school in Indianapolis. He married Barbara Stainbrook on June 9, 1978, in Rock Springs, and they later divorced. Liddle was employed as a mechanic for many years at Whisler Chevrolet, Bridger Coal and most recently Sweetwater County garage. His interests included spending time with his grandson, camping, fishing, hunting, snow machining and four-wheeling. Survivors include one son Dustin (Dusty) Liddle and companion Rachael Keller of Rock Springs; his grandson Jadin Keller of Rock Springs; his mother Barbara J. Liddle of Indianapolis; companion Shelly Hemmert of Rock Spring; former wife Barbara Liddle of Rock Springs; two brothers George Liddle of Rock Springs and Paul Liddle of Indianapolis; three sisters Debbie Adams and husband Raymond, Cindy Lucas, Samantha Devault and husband Bob, all of Indianapolis; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father George Liddle; one son Joshua Liddle who passed away on July 11, 2003; his maternal and paternal grandparents. The family of Dale Allen Liddle will be receiving relatives and friends at the home of his son 1804 Elk Street #159 in Rock Springs. Funeral services are pending. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jul 14, 2007 Vicki Lynn Mora Vicki Lynn Mora, 57, of Rock Springs died Tuesday July 10, 2007 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born November 30, 1949 in Rawlins, Wyoming, the daughter of Willis Doyle and Marjorie Christine Rocker Carrigan. Vicki attended schools in Walden, Colorado. She married Trivy Mora in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO on January 10, 1966. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Rock Springs. Her interests were crocheting, quilting, home decorating, crafts of all kinds, and contributing to animal and cancer charities. Survivors include her husband Trivy Mora of Rock Springs; one son Trivy Christifer Mora of Midland, Texas; one daughter, Christy Lee Richards and husband Jim of Baggs, WY; two brothers, Lavern D. Carrigan and wife Diane of Cape Coral, FL, Norman J. Nicks of Salt Lake City, UT; four sisters, Wilma J. Waldron and husband Doug of Walden CO, Gloria J. Capshaw of Sikeston, Missouri, Janice L. Nelson of Fort Collins, CO, and Carla R. Lapp and husband Lynn of Fort Morgan, CO; five grandchildren, Hayley Rodriguez, Leo Rodriguez , Jamie Richards, Thad Mora, and Tyler Mora. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Nick and Edith Rocker, and Frank and Leona Carrigan, and one brother Dennis A. Carrigan. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday July 12, 2007 and one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 14, 2007 CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM GANSKOP Memorial services for Christopher William Ganskop were conducted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Green River. The Rev. Robert Reinert officiated. Ganskop, 21, died Saturday, July 7, 2007, of injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born April 26, 1986, in Casper, the son of Michael William and Sussan Elaine Patton Ganskop. He attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School with the class of 2004. He was a member of the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Green River. His interests included hunting, fishing, friends and family. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Sussan Ganskop of Green River; one sister, Sarah Kincaid and husband Kenny of Tooele, Utah; grandparents, Jerry and Shirley Patton of Casper, Lavon Klein of Sioux City, Iowa, and Ella Ganskop of Sioux Falls, S.D.; aunts and uncles, Roxanne Ganskop of Sioux Falls, Kyle Ganskop of Florida, Jeff Ganskop of Lake City, Fla., and Sam and Sandra Patton of Scottsdale, Ariz.; several cousins; and one niece, Kristina Kincaid of Tooele. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Ganskop; and son Aiden David Ganskop. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 14, 2007 FLOYD S. HINDMAN Graveside services and interment for Floyd S. Hindman were conducted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Rest Haven Gardens Cemetery. Hindman, 92, of 514 Sidney St., Rock Springs, died Monday, July 9, 2007, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Hindman died following a brief illness. He was born May 20, 1915, in Sidney, Iowa, the son of Tom and Daisy Rickets Hindman. He attended schools in Sidney. He helped on his parents’ farm along with his brothers and sisters. Later, he went into the C.C.’s until he was 24 and came to Wyoming to work in Reliance Tipple. He later transferred to the track department and worked as a signalman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 32 years before retiring in 1977. He married Blanche Marie Armstrong Hindman on Oct. 13, 1940, in Manila, Utah. She preceded him in death on jan. 8, 1992. Hindman was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include one son, Harold Hindman of Rock Springs; two daughters, Connie Brunz and Lori Brown, both of Rock Springs; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 14, 2007 ROBERT “BOB” LEE KALABUS CHEYENNE—A memorial services for Robert “Bob” Lee Kalabus was conducted on Thursday, July 12, 2007, at Wiederspahn Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes in Cheyenne. Ray Ward officiated. Interment followed at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Kalabus, 51, died Monday, July 9, 2007, at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne from complications associated with cancer. He was born Aug. 22, 1955, in Mount Holly, N.J. He served honorably in the Air Force and later obtained a master of library science degree from Rutgers University. He worked at Western Wyoming Community College library and served as its director for most of his 24-year career. Over the course of his tenure, he accomplished many things at the library and was honored on several occasions for his outstanding service to the college and community. A portrait of Pilot Butte hangs in the library and commemorates his name and contributions. He is survived by his wife, Pun Ok of Cheyenne; and son, James of Buffalo, N.Y. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 14, 2007 THORA LEATHAM MONAHAN SALT LAKE CITY—Memorial services for Thora Leatham Monahan were conducted on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the Ridgedale Ward in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Monahan, 88, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Salt Lake City. She was born March 23, 1919, in Ogden, Utah, to Ida Christina George and Robert Owen Leatham. She married Kenneth Alan Monahan on Sept. 29, 1940, in Green River. She retired from the Newspaper Agency. Her interests included painting and leatherwork. She is survived by her children, Carl Howard Monahan, Dick Alan Monahan and Tina Monahan Salyer; a brother, Don Leatham; and a sister, Rita Shupe. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a daughter, Sandy Monahan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 14, 2007 MARY M. SHOCKLEY Memorial services for Mary M. Shockley were conducted on Friday, July 13, 2007, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel. Mrs. Shockley, 85, of 240 Jensen St., Green River, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at the Southwest Regional Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Green River and Rock Springs, Mrs. Shockley had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Salem, Ky., the daughter of Dewey Corhn and Alta Large. She attended school in southern Illinois and Kentucky. She married Rodney Wiley Estes. They later divorced. Her preceded her in death in December 1979. She later married Roy D. "Dutch" Shockley on July 13, 1946, in Hardin County, Ill. He preceded her in death of Dec. 18, 1979. Her interests included playing cards, camping and spending time with her family. Survivors include one son, Wiley Stephen Estes and wife Sherry of Green River; one brother A.D. Corhn and wife Bonnie of Mesquite, Nev.; three grandchildren, Janie Deschene and husband Paul of Reston, Va., Michael Estes and wife Michelle of Lusk and Valerie Rutstein and husband Ken of Rock Springs; one great-grandson; eight great-granddaughters; one grat-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first and second husbands; three brothers, G.V. Randolph and Dwayne; and one sister, Imogene Harnice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jul 14, 2007 RODNEY LEE TOSH Memorial services for Rodney Lee Tosh were conducted on Friday, July 13, 2007, at Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church. Tosh, 38, of Lyman, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born March 24, 1969, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the son of Jerry Lee and Linda Kay (Croson) Tosh. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1987. He married Laura Mesa in 1989. They were later divorced. He married Holly Ann Lymer on April 26, 2003, in Rock Springs. They eventually made their home in Lyman. Tosh was employed as an electrician with FMC Corporation. He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Holly Ann Tosh of Lyman; son, Brenden Tosh of Lyman; four daughters, Ambree Tosh of Lyman, Chauntea Tosh of Rock Springs, Ashley Tosh of Lyman and Haley Tosh of Lyman; mother, Linda Kay Shively of Rock Springs; and sisters Renee Lewis and Rhonda Saunders, both of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Jerry Shively; and grandparents, Lee and Opal Tosh and Lyle and Amy Croson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 17, 2007 Kenneth Allen Muir Kenneth Allen Muir, 43, of Rock Springs, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper after a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 8, 1963, in Ely, Nev., the son of Grant A. and Harriet Ann Howes Muir. Kenneth attended schools in Ruth, Nev., Reliance and Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1982. He had been employed at the Radio Network in Green River and was a volunteer for the Sweetwater County Emergency Management Agency. He was a member of the Sweetwater Amateur Radio Club. He was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included amateur radio, hunting, fishing and spending time with family. Survivors include his father, Grant Muir of Rock Springs; two brothers, Dean Muir and wife Michele of Rawlins and Sande Muir of Evanston; grandmother, Kathleen Foster of Rock Springs; special aunt, Lynn Ryan of Salt Lake City; five aunts; four uncles; several cousins; nephew, Dane Allen Muir; and nieces, Allisha, Sandra and Kathy Muir. He was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Ann Muir. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007, at the Rock Springs LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St. Bishop Craig Knudsen will officiate. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will take place in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Jul 18, 2007 Elizabeth Fornengo Former Rock Springs resident Elizabeth Fornengo died July 11, 2007, in Highlands Ranch, Colo., where she has resided for the past four years. She was born Jan. 31, 1919, in Klein, Mont. At nine months old she was taken to Gebo, Wyo., with her family, where she grew up and attended schools and graduated from Gebo High School. She married Carthel Lee Baker on Feb. 14, 1937, in Worland. In September of 1937 they moved to Rock Springs where she continued to live. They were later divorced. She married John Fornengo on June 4, 1960, in Rock Springs. After his retirement as Rock Springs City clerk/treasurer, they traveled extensively. They followed the Rock Springs Tigers and the Wyoming Cowboys on many of their travels. She was a past president, past state auxiliary president in 1972 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and her and John traveled to many of their Grand Aerie conventions. She had continued to be active in the Eagles Auxiliary. She also belonged to the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs, the Women's Life Organization and the VFW Auxiliary. Fornengo was an avid doll collector, and at one time had nearly 800 dolls in her collection. She is survived by one daughter Roberta Vidakovich of Centennial, Colo.; three sons Bill Baker of Spokane, Wash., John ‘Jarcy' Baker of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Edward Baker of Madill, Okla.; one sister Ruth Pulley of Kalamath Falls, Ore.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Marie Allen, sisters Indabel Ray and Phyllis Volcic, and brothers Robert and Kenneth Allen, and one grandchild Valerie Baker. Funeral Services were conducted Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs, Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jul 18, 2007 Wallace George Taucher Wallace George Taucher, 80, of Rock Springs passed away July 15, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Farson and Afton, Taucher died following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 25, 1926, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank Martin and Mildred Morris Taucher. Taucher attended schools in Rock Springs and Afton and was a graduate of the Star Valley High School with the class of 1945. He married Loretta Koble in Ely, Nev., in 1952, and they later divorced. She preceded him in death in 1963. Taucher was a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II and Korean War veteran and was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed at Mountain Bell for 20 years and then purchased Eden Valley Telephone company in 1969 and sold it in 1990. Taucher was a member of the Rotary Club and American Legion Archie Hay Post #24. Survivors include one daughter Linda Marie Taucher Travis and husband Roger of San Diego; two granddaughters Alexis Travis and Bridget Travis both of San Diego; two sisters Violet ‘Teeny' Baker and husband Merval of San Leandro, Calif., and Katheryne Pascala of Northern California; cousins Glenn and Marlene Taucher of Rock Springs, Gloria Poljanec of Littleton, Colo., and Alberta Johnson of Orangevale, Calif., and the Griffin family. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Vivian Taggart, aunt Jean Porenta, uncle John Taucher and aunt Gladys Taucher Shriver. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Bishop Ray Overy will conduct the services. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Saint Josephs Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel today from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday until time of services. In lieu of flowers the family of Wallace George Taucher request that donations in his name be made to Cowboys Against Cancer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 2007 William “Bill” Parr Rogers William Bill Parr Rogers, 79, of 1918 Coral St., Rock Springs, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Rogers had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born Sept. 14, 1927, in Rock Springs, the son of William and Elizabeth Parr Rogers. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1945 Rock Springs High School graduate. He also attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a mechanical engineering degree in 1955. He married Shirley Cuthbertson on Oct. 18, 1958, in Rock Springs. Rogers was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed as a mechanical engineer at FMC for 30 years. Rogers was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing, woodworking and building his cabins at Louie Lake and Atlantic City, Survivors include his wife, Shirley Rogers of Rock Springs; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Sharon Cuthbertson of Green River; sister-in-law, Marion Kirkwood of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister and brother in law, Bette Crouch and Lon Crouch. Cremation will take place. There will be no memorial services at his request. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 2007 Douglas E. Croft Douglas E. Croft, 66, of Bremerton, Wash., died Monday, July 16, 2007, after a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 29, 1940, in Rosiclare, Ill., the son of Douglas D. and Irene Amstead Croft. He married Esther L. Weigel on March 1, 1964, in Hanford, Calif. He was employed with FMC as a mechanic for 36 1/2 years and retired in April 2003. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Rock Springs. His interests included his family, old cars, playing his guitar and his buddy, Maggie the dog. Survivors include his wife, Esther of Bremerton, Wash.; stepmother, Buthan Croft; one son, Douglas P. Croft of San Diego; two daughters, Valerie Gelmas and husband Kevin of Green River and Brenda and husband Seal Daryn of Poulsbo, Wash.; one brother, Raymond Croft of Clearfield, Utah; three sisters, Sue Houge of Moses Lake, Wash., Gretta Lister of Bandera, Texas, and Karen Bonomo of Rock Springs; 13 grandchildren, Jeremy and wife Tifany, Dustin and wife Aarika, Aaron, Blake, Mark, Savannha, Nicole, Raychell, Darren, Greg, Ashleigh, Shaughn and Kyle; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at the First Assembly of God Church, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse Ybara will officiate. Friends may call from 8-9 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Interment will take place at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 21, 2007 BENJAMIN EDDINGS Memorial services for Benjamin Eddings were conducted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel Pastor James Baker officiated. Eddings, 71, of 130 Bellview Drive, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Eddings had been in ill health for the past six weeks. He was born March 1, 1936, in Hickeryflat [sic], Miss., the son of James Eddings and Rosa Mae Thompson. Eddings married Teresa Ann Gille on Nov. 28, 1972, in Tucson, Ariz. He was employed by Bridger Coal Company for 27 years as an equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Eddings of Rock Springs; one son, Scott Eddings and wife Kari of Grand Junction, Colo., one daughter, Rebecca Tanner and husband Keith of Rock Springs; three brothers, Charles Eddings of Springfield, Ore., Edward Eddings of Salinas, Calif., and Thomas Eddings of Arkansas; two sisters, Mary Alice Weatherly of Brookhaven, Miss., and Leathie Houston of Hernando, Miss.; five grandchildren, Timothy, Amy, Benjamin, Autom and Owen; and special friends, Don and Judy Schroeder of Tucson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 21, 2007 JOSE A. VASQUEZ A mass of Christian burial for Jose A. Vasquez was celebrated Friday, July 20, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Father Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, July 19, 2007, at the church. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Jose A. Vasquez, 79, of 1095 Trona Drive, Green River, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Green River, Vasquez had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Feb. 22, 1928, in Penasco, N.M., the son of Emielo and Lucita Martinez Vasquez. He attended school in New Mexico. He married Delia Vigil on July 6, 1946, in Green River. They had been married for 61 years. Vasquez was a retired carpenter that had been employed by various companies throughout the area. He also was employed as a fireman at Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Carpenter's Union. His interests included visiting with his friends and family, listening to Spanish music, fishing, camping golfing. Survivors include his wife, Delia Vasquez of Green River; one son, Ronald Vasquez and wife Debbie of Aurora, Colo.; six daughters, Kathy Vigil and husband Orlando of West Jordan, Utah, Rita Bellis of South Jordan, Utah, Ernestine Prue and husband John of St. George, Utah, Christine Henthorn and husband Denny of Marysville, Wash., Mary Barker and husband Doug of Layton, Utah, and Anita Bryant and husband Jack of Green River; one brother, Ernesto Vasquez of Vadito, N.M., four sisters, including his twin sister, Pricilla Martinez of Vadito, Isabel Medina of Penasco, and Elsie Sanchez of Dixon, N.M., and Annie Romero of Penasco; 23 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers; three sisters, and one grandson, Dustin Henthorn. --- Green River Star, Jul 25, 2007 Mary A. Radosevich Mary A. Radosevich, 99, Rock Springs, died Saturday at her home following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 24, 1908, in Cedar Hills, Colo., the daughter of Italian immigrants Lorenzo and Margherita Truchetti Ardissone. She married Joseph Radosevich in Rock Springs at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in 1931 and he preceded her in death in 1983. They owned and operated the Pacific Meat Market for 42 years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Catholic Golden Age, Council of Catholic Women and Trintini Club. She was very active in her church, helping to start many groups such as Apostles of Good Will. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and husband Chuck Tate and Barbara and Dr. Joseph Erramouspe, all of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Edward Joseph Radosevich who died in infancy; three sisters, Kate DeCora, Barbara Ardissone and Lena Goettina; three brothers, Dominic, Tony and Lawrence and one grandson, Paul Tate. A Mass of Christian Burial was be celebrated this morning at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Father Carl Beavers officiating. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family respectfully suggests donations in her memory be made to The Father Welsh and Monsignor Gnidovec Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 28, 2007 ALBERT L. THOMASON JR. RENO, Nev.---A graveside service for Albert L. Thomason Jr. was conducted on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in the St. Joseph section. Albert L. Thomason Jr., 45, of Reno, Nev., died Saturday, June 30, 2007. He was born Nov. 2nd, 1961, in Rock Springs to Virginia C. Guillen and Albert L. Thomason. He lived in Rock Springs before moving with his family to Reno in 1994, where he worked as a carpenter and welder. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, David daughter, Virginia; brothers, Robert and David; and nieces and nephews, Kelly Sloan, John Sloan, Christina Kittrell, Andrew Thomason and Derek Thomason. --- Uinta County Herald, Jul 31, 2007 Joseph Dale Rueben Reichenberg Sr. Joseph Dale Rueben Reichenberg, Sr, 44, of Evanston, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 at his home. He was born January 4, 1963 in Rock Springs, a son to Laurence Carl and Marie E. (Campos) Reichenberg. Joe was employed as a Quality Assurance Manager for Union Tank Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Laurence in March of 2006. Survivors include a son, Joseph A. Reichenberg, Jr., Evanston; Step Daughter, Natasha Marie Lawrence, Evanston; two grandchildren; mother, Marie Reichenberg, Green River; Brother, David Reichenberg, Evanston; a niece and nephew. A Visitation will be held Thursday, August 2, 2007 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Graveside Services will be conducted on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Rock Springs City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home. --- Green River Star, Aug 8, 2007 Mable Sanchez Lairamore Mable Sanchez Lairamore, 86, died at her home in Henderson, Nev., on Dec. 10, 2006. She was born on June 15, 1920 in Poteau, Okla., and was raised on a farm in Oklahoma by her maternal grandparents During WWII, Lairamore worked at a dairy in the daytime and a BF Goodrich tire manufacturing plant in the night. She had twin boys when she was 17, Ralph and Raymond. Ralph died at 18 months from pneumonia. After the war Mable and Raymond moved to Rock Springs where she met and married Joe G. Sanchez. They were together for 23 years until his death in 1972. They had one son, Joe. Lairamore worked as a cook at various restaurants in Rock Springs including many years at the Sands Café. When she retired she moved to Las Vegas to live with Joe and his family where she has been for the last 20 years. Lairamore worked very hard all of her life and loved nothing more than helping others. She was always there to do anything in the world for everyone. Everyone who knew her called her “Grandma Mable.” She always said she had a “million grand kids.” She was loved and will be greatly missed by all million of them. Survivors include one sister Ramona Carlson of Central Point, Ore.; two sons Joe Sanchez of Henderson, Nev., and Raymond Story of Rossville, Ga.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren. She preceded in death by one brother Victor Rodriguez, one son Ralph Story and husband Joe G. Sanchez. A memorial graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 8, 2007 Thomas Blair Confer Sr. Thomas Blair Confer Sr., 81, of 1805 Carson St., Rock Springs, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 57 years and former resident of Pennsylvania, Confer died following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 18, 1925, in Scranton, Pa., the son of Ezekiel Blair Confer and Isabelle Barnhart. He attended schools in Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Clearfield High School with the class of 1943. He later attended the Lock Haven Teachers College and the University of Wyoming, where he received his master degree. Confer was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the World War II, receiving the American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He married Christine Mary Randecker on June 8, 1951, in Lock Haven, Pa. Confer was employed as a teacherfor the School District No. 1 for the past 39 years and retired in 1989. He was the swim coach for 23 years, at which he won three consecutive state championships from 1960-62 and several conference championships. Confer received numerous awards including the Wyoming State Coach of the Yearof the NHSACADistrict and was inducted into the Wyoming Coaches Hall of Fame. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Korean Shriners, Retired School District No. 1 Personnel and the Rock Springs Lodge No. 12 AF & AM Scottish Rite Masons since Feb. 25, 1952 . He served as the past worshipful master, worthy patron, OES and consistory. Conferwas presented many civic awards for his service in Sweetwater County. His interests included hunting, fishing, watching wildlife, spending time with his children and grandchildren and being a swimming coach. He is survived by his wife, Christina M. Confer of Rock Springs; four sons, Thomas B. Confer Jr. and wife Diana, Robert W. Confer and wife Melissa, Richard E. Confer and wife Michelle and Kenneth J. Confer and wife Heather, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Confer of Rock Springs; three brothers, John Confer and wife Marion, Ray Confer and wife Jeanne and Howard Confer and wife Joy, all of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Lennie Confer of Port Hueneme, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Marcy, Sarah, Holly, Roby, Braxton, Kendi, Jerry, Michael and Jimmy; nine great-grandchildren; and special family, Michele OMelia, Brad OMelia, Maori OMelia, Chase OMelia and Shay OMelia. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Earl Confer. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at the First Congregational Church UCC, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs.Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, and on Sunday at the church one hour prior to services.Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 11, 2007 JUANITA CLARK A mass of Christian burial for Juanita Clark was celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Monsignor Charles Taylor officiated. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Clark, 76, of 35 E. Third S., Green River, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Mexico, Mrs. Clark died following a brief illness. She was born May 6, 1931, in Mexico, the daughter of Gustav John Richarz and Maria Ramos. She married Lamont Clark in 1976, in Elko, Nev. He preceded her in death in 1998. She worked as a waitress for the Union Pacific Railroad for 15 years and retired in 1986. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350 and Union Pacific Old Timers. Her interests included hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with her family. Survivors include three sons, Jesse Flores and wife Vikki of Chandler Ariz., Gus Flores and wile Tammy of Rack Springs and Martin Flores of Green River; two daughters, Juanita Chabre and husband Virgil of Mesa, Ariz., and Rosa Hafner and husband Allen of Green River; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one nephew, William Richarz and wife Jean. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 11, 2007 GLEN E. HUNTER AZTEC, N.M.—Funeral services for Glen E. Hunter were conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at the Aztec Baptist Church in Aztec, N.M., with Pastor Don Stackpole officiating. Graveside services and interment were conducted Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, with Pastor Mark Butcher officiating at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Hunter, 70, of Aztec, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, in Silverton, Colo. He was born Dec. 16, 1936, in Rock Springs, the son of Woodrow and Helen (Branson) Hunter. He grew up in Green River, graduating from Green River High School with the class of 1954, He worked in the trona mines until his retirement in 1997. He married Pat Vines in 1956. They divorced in 1982. He married Joyce Putran in 1985. His interests included working in his garage. Survivors include his wife, Joyce of Aztec, sons. Glen C. Hunter and Dean Hunter, both of Green River, Jim Hunter of Phoenix and Dale Putman of Spring Creek, Nev., daughters, Kathy Hunter of Grand Junction, Colo., and Lisa Putman of Richfield, Utah; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and one uncle, Harve Branson of Atlantic City. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Aug 12, 2007 William Robert “Bill” Davis LARAMIE - Funeral liturgy for William Robert "Bill" Davis, 71, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church with the Rev. Father James Schumacher as celebrant. Rosary and vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at the church. He died Aug. 8, 2007, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital after a battle with heart disease. Born March 18, 1936, in Superior, to William and Frances (Zorko) Davis, he was raised and educated in Superior, graduating from Superior High School. On Jan. 15, 1955, he married Evelyn McGarvey in Rock Springs. He was employed at the University of Wyoming as an electrician until his retirement. He was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting, fishing with his grandchildren, skiing, horseback riding and trail rides. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors of Wyoming. He was a member of St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church; the Laramie Moose Lodge No. 390; and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was a former member of Knights of Columbus, the Jaycees and Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Davis of Laramie; two daughters, Carol Stoley of Manteca, Calif., and Joan Davis of New York City, and their husbands; a sister, Frances Lesko, and a brother, Norman Davis, both of Rock Springs; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Laramie, 1262 N. 22nd, Unit A, Laramie, WY 82072. Services are under the direction of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home of Laramie; condolences may be sent via its web site. --- Green River Star, Aug 22, 2007 Irvin Ray Olson Irvin Ray Olson, 65, of Mesquite, Nev., passed away Aug. 17, 2007, at his home. A resident of Mesquite, Nev., for the past six years and former long time resident of Rock Springs, Olson had been in ill health since April. He was born July 3, 1942, in Price, Utah, the son of the late Irvin and Blasia Duyacoff Olson. Olson graduated from High School in Price, Utah, and attended Carbon College. He married the former Betty M. Snow on April 19, 1963, in Castle Gate, Utah. Olson retired from the FMC Mechanical Maintenance Department after 35 years. His interests included spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, woodworking, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife Betty M. Olson of Mesquite, Nev.; one daughter Shirley R. Lowseth and husband Ernest T. of Rock Springs; one brother Gordon Lee Olson and wife Kandice of Price, Utah; one sister Susan Jackson and husband Roy of Rock Springs; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one uncle and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Home, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday one hour prior to services. The family of Irvin Ray Olson respectfully requests that donations in his memory be made to the donor's charity of choice. --- Green River Star, Aug 22, 2007 Sofia Maria Flaim Sofia Maria Flaim, 83, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 19, 2007, at her home surrounded by her husband and all of her children. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 78 years and former resident of Tregiovo, Italy, Flaim had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Oct. 31, 1923, in Tregiovo, Italy, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Flaim. Flaim attended school in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1942. She married Celestino Flaim in Rock Springs on Jan. 15, 1949. Flaim was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Trentini Club of Wyoming, Italian Singers and Council of Catholic Women. She served in numerous leadership positions for the parish and her children's school. Flaim was sacristan for Saint Cyril and Methodius for 36 years. She was an expert seamstress and also at handiwork. Flaim dedicated her life to the caring and service of others through family, church, school and community. Survivors include her husband Celestino Flaim of Rock Springs; four sons Benjamin Flaim and wife Polly of Frederick, Colo., David Flaim and wife Susan of Sandy, Utah, Louis Flaim and wife Karen of Rock Springs, and Steven Flaim of West Jordan, Utah; one daughter Rita Flaim Larson and husband John of Seattle, Wash.; three brothers Mansueto Flaim Tooele, Utah, Guido Flaim of Rock Springs, and Bruno Flaim of Cheyenne; two sisters Esther Weil of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Emma Thomas of Aurora, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; several cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her son Joseph G. Flaim in 1970 and her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, in Rock Springs. Father Carl Beavers will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs on Friday afternoon until 4 and at the church from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday morning one hour prior to services. The family of Sofia Maria Flaim respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to the Dialysis Unit at the Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 1358, Rock Springs, WY or Holy Spirit Catholic School, P.O. Box 638, Rock Springs, WY. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 2007 David Wayne Moser BOISE, Idaho--David Wayne Moser, 46, of 5187 Morris Hill Road No. 169, Boise, Idaho, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in Boise. He had been a longtime resident of Boise and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born May 30, 1961, in Rock Springs, the son of Nicholas Moser and the former Joanna Retel. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1979 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He had been employed as a welder for Henderson Wheel. His interests included fishing and football. Moser was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include one son, Derek Moser and wife Summer of Virginia Beach, Va.; parents, Nicholas Moser and wife Barbara of Rock Springs and Joanna Stevens and husband Don of Prescott, Ariz.; one brother, Nicholas Moser III and wife Tina of Rock Springs; two sisters, Sandy Rosenbach and husband Randy of Rock Springs and Scilla Drake and husband Derric of Stillwater, Okla.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; one great-niece; and one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, and again at the chapel on Wednesday morning until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 1, 2007 LAKANN MARIE TUCKER GREEN RIVER -- Funeral services for Lakann Marie Tucker were conducted on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at the Green River Bible Baptist Church Pastor Brian Poad conducted the services interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Tucker, 19, of 2265 Cumorah Way Apartment D. Green River, died Saturday Aug. 18, 2007, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper She had been a former resident of Oregon and longtime resident of Green River. She was born Sept. 9, 1987, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Byron Tucker and Penny Wilde She attended school in Green River, Rock Springs and Prineville, Ore. She was employed as a barista for Java Connection. Miss Tucker’s interests included spending time with her daughter and her family and rain. She is survived by her father, Byron Tucker of Green River, mother, Penny Wilde of McKinnon one daughter, Allyna Rain Tucker of Green River, one brother, Jason Tucker and wife Shanda of Prineville; five sisters, Timi Lynn Lundgren and Erin Dawn Tucker, both of Green River, Kylashay Lynn Tucker and Tirisa Christina Tucker, both of Redmond, Ore., and Britny Siler of Layton, Utah; paternal grandparents, Pat and Tom Tucker of Green River, maternal grandmother, Nila Wilde of McKinnon, several aunts, uncles and cousins; one niece; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Theron Wilde, and grandmother, Joan Powell --- Fox Funeral Home, Sep 1, 2007 Billy Swen Phillips Billy Swen Phillips, 76, of Rock Springs, died Friday, August 31, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born January 9, 1931 in Kemmerer, Wyoming, the son of Delmar and Verna Swenson Phillips. He attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1949. He served in the US Navy with the Pacific Fleet. On June 26, 1953 he married Annie E. Pritchard in Rock Springs. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 9, 1966. Billy had been employed in the coal mines in Superior prior to serving in the military. He was employed by Haliburton for 20 years, Bridger Coal for 20 years, and then was a driver for Whisler Motors and other dealerships in the area until the last three years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were fishing, working on cars, hunting, camping, woodworking, driving, his animals, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Annie Phillips of Rock Springs; three daughters, Beverly Timlin and husband Mark, Becky Yerkovich and husband John, and Billie Condie and husband Ross, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Gertrude Albertini and husband Herman of Rock Springs, and Dorothy Overy of Superior; six grandchildren, Jan, Kevin, Jeannie, and Jessica Yerkovich, Elise Timlin, and Cammie Olah; one great-granddaughter, Alyson Hunter; several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Clifford Overy, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar, Rock Springs. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2007 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and Tuesday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Sep 5, 2007 Jon Ricky Davenport Memorial services for Jon Ricky Davenport, 34, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the Sweetwater County Events Complex in Rock Springs. Cremation at Vase White Mountain Crematory will precede the service. Friends may call at the Events Complex one hour prior to services. A life-long resident of Rock Springs, he died Aug. 30, 2007, at his home. He was born June 17, 1973, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Jon and Alberta Yarber Davenport. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1992 graduate of Rock Springs High School. On Aug. 23, 1999, he married Jennifer June Crump. He worked for the city of Rock Springs for 10 years, currently as the senior maintenance worker. His interests included working out with his children, watching his children play their sports, playing darts, playing horseshoes, hunting and teaching his children to shoot guns safely. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Davenport of Rock Springs; two sons, Demetrius Drew Davenport and Tyson Devonte Davenport, both of Rock Springs; a daughter, Dominique Deshawn Davenport of Rock Springs; his father, Jon Davenport of Salt Lake City; three brothers, Julius Davenport of Vancouver, Wash., Steven Davenport and Eric Davenport, both of Salt Lake City; his maternal grandfather, Earl Webb of Rock Springs; his father-in-law and mother-in-law; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, his grandmother and great-grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 5, 2007 Mary Jo Bawden Mary Jo Bawden, 50, of Rock Springs, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born April 24, 1957, in Denver, the daughter of Frank B. and Josephine Yarbrough Welch. She attended schools in Denver and graduated as a valedictorian from West High School with the class of 1975. She also attended Brigham Young University and Weber College. She married Grant W. Bawden on June 7, 1986, in the Ogden LDS Temple in Ogden, Utah. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mrs. Bawden served as Relief Society president in addition to other callings. She had been a substitute teacher at North Park Elementary and gave a lot of her time as a parent volunteer for the school. Her interests included her family, church, cooking, sewing and being a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Grant of Rock Springs; son, Joshua, who is serving an LDS mission in the Arizona-Tempe mission; daughters, Marianne, Sarah, Rachel and Hannah, all of Rock Springs; stepchildren, Ben and wife Anya and granddaughter, Morgan of Prescott, Ariz., and Emily and husband Nate Drew of Orem, Utah; three sisters, Leslie Moon and husband Frank of Salt Lake City, Carol Richards and husband Don of St. Louis and Sherry Bingham and husband Lenard of Bluffdale, Utah; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Anna; and her parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Family and friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, and Thursday one hour prior to the services of the church. Interment will take place at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Sep 12, 2007 Wilfred B. Bowker Wilfred B. Bowker, 65, of Rock Springs passed away Sept. 9, 2007, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Bowker passed away following a lengthy illness. He was born June 29, 1942, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Wilfred Crofts and Ann M. Bernet Bowker. Bowker attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1961. He married Julia ‘Judy' A. Kiernan in Rock Springs on July 20, 1979. Bowker served in the United States Army during the Cuban Crisis. He was a partner in Bowker Construction Company for 42 years until his retirement in 2005. Bowker was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. His interests included cooking, fishing, camping, lapidary, dancing and bingo. Survivors include his wife, Judy Bowker; three sons, Jack Wilfred Bowker, Patrick Kiernan and Brian Williams and wife Sean, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Annette Bowker and Wanda Petty and husband Kenneth, all of Rock Springs; two brothers John C. Bowker and Edward C. Bowker, both of Rock Springs; four grandchildren Marissa Petty, Trey Petty and Kelsey Kiernan and Donovlan Kiernan; nephew Edward Bowker, Jr. and wife Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter, Wilanna Saride` Bowker. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Military graveside services will be conducted at the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call until 8 p.m. today and again Thursday at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Idaho State Journal, Sep 13, 2007 Nick Jelaco After nearly a century of a life filled with energy and love, and in amazing health and humor, Nick Jelaco died quietly and peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2007 in his hometown of 52 years, Pocatello,Idaho. He was 94. He was born on December 6, 1912, in Dawson, New Mexico, to parents John and Anna (Sakulich) Jelaco. Nick was preceded in death by five brothers, John, Mike, Joe, Tony, and George, and is survived by three sisters, Mary Yelonek of East Carbon, Utah, Ann Bozner of Riverside, California, and Katherine (Red) Marocki in Green River, Wyoming. Nick's ashes will be interred with his parents, brothers, and many of his oldest friends in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Nick was a veteran, joining the Army on March 2, 1942. He moved with his family from New Mexico to Rock Springs in 1928, where they made many friends and acquaintances. It was in Rock Springs that he met his wife of 63 years, Rowena (Wilson) Jelaco. Nick was employed there by the Union Pacific Coal Company as an electrician. He and Rowena moved to Pocatello in 1953, where he began working for the Westvaco (later FMC) company. He worked in the maintenance department as an electrician at FMC until his retirement in 1975. He loved his life in Pocatello and enjoyed being retired, saying that he could wake up in the morning with nothing to do, and would go to bed with it all half-done. He was a graceful fly fisherman and accomplished bowler, and in the summer months he could be found on the local golf courses from sunrise to sunset. He was a near-scratch golfer for nearly his entire golfing life, highlighted by a second-place finish in the City Open in 1962. His life was long and active, and one we all might wish for. He will be sadly missed but joyfully remembered. He is survived by his sisters; his wife, Rowena, who still resides in their family home in Pocatello; two children, Nicki (Art) Jones of Hansen, Idaho, and Ron (Courtney) Jelaco of Seattle, Washington; Nicki's two daughters, Jaime Stam of Ketchum, Idaho, and her two daughters, Hailey and Elizabeth, and Amanda (Howard) Byrd of Tigard, Oregon, and their daughter, Jentry; and Ron and Courtney's daughter, Louisa. He is also missed by his dog, Winkie, who awaits his return. There will be a gathering of Nick's friends and family on Friday, September 14, 2007 at the Cornelison-Henderson Funeral Home located at 431 North 15th Avenue in Pocatello. A social hour will begin at 3 p.m. and be followed by a short memorial service at 4 p.m. Rather than sending him flowers, it is certain that Nick would have preferred that donations be sent in his memory to the Pocatello Senior Citizens Center, 427 N. Sixth Ave., Pocatello, Idaho 83201. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 15, 2007 STEPHEN “STEVIE” WARREN SCHUCK Stephen “Stevie" Warren Schuck 44, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 6, 1963, in Buffalo, the son of Richard and Florence Francis Schuck. He graduated from Green River High School in 1982. Schuck lived and worked at Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center in Rock Springs until his death. His interests included traveling, group home outings and activities, holidays and his many friends. He is survived by his father, Richard; stepmother, Mary of Green River, stepbrother, Bodan Janota of Winter Park, Fla.; half-sister, Andrea MacLachlan of Green River; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and brother. Richard Jr. Cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will take place at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 15, 2007 PATSY WOOD Funeral services for Patsy Wood were conducted Wednesday Sept. 5, 2007, at the LDS Chapel in Green River. Bishop Daryl Parker conducted the services. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Wood, 72, of 225 Andrews St., Green River, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at her home. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Wood had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born March 11, 1935 in Green River, the daughter of Glen David and Mabel Katzmeyers Warby. She attended school in Green River. She married James Albert Wood on Aug 24, 1966, in Evanston. Their marriage was sealed on June 7, 2001, in the Bountiful LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 2007. Her interests included spending time with her family, crocheting, knitting, sewing, camping, gardening and canning. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Wood was the past state president and past president of FO Eagles No 2350 Auxiliary. She also served in many different callings for the LDS Church. Survivors include two sons, James Wood and wife Vivian of Farmington, Mo., and Glen Wood and wife Cherie of Green River; two daughters, Shanna Mecham and husband Keith of Park River, N.D., and Shelly Moen and husband Marlin of Green River; two brothers, Keith Warby and wife Evelynn of Ogden, Utah, and Jerry Warby and wife Margaret of Green River; two sisters, Darlene Shepard of Green River and Glenda Borzea and husband John of Rock Springs; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister in infancy; and one brother-in-law, Cecil Shepard. --- Green River Star, Sep 19, 2007 Nellie Bassani Nellie Bassani, 84, of Springs passed away Sept. 12, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A long time resident of Rock Springs, Bassani died following a sudden illness. She was born on July 11, 1923, in Cambria, Wyo., the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Amabile Rizzi Angeli. Bassani attended schools in Superior and was a 1941 graduate of the Superior High School, and she attended Henegar Business College in Salt Lake City. She married Floyd Bassani on Aug. 23, 1952, at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death March 19, 2005. Bassani was employed in the office at Union Mercantile Company for 20 years and retired in 1979. She also was employed at the Catholic School for many years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Trentini Club of Wyoming and Young At Heart Senior Center. Survivors include three sons Anthony Bassani and Richard Bassani, both of Rock Springs, and Raymond Bassani and wife Robin of Salt Lake City; one daughter Patricia Skrdlant and husband Todd of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister Pierina Pearson of Rock Springs; grandchildren Derek Skrdlant and Brian Skrdlant, both of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Connor Bassani, Nicholas Bassani and Isabella Bassani, of Salt Lake City; three step-grandchildren Lisa Dunlap, Brandi Dunlap and Brad Dunlap of Salt Lake City; and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Floyd Bassani. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday morning at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Nellie Bassani respectfully requests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Holy Spirit Catholic Community, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 22, 2007 FRED C. LOWE Graveside services and interment for Fred C. Lowe were conducted on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Lowe, 79, of 227 Scottsbottom Road, Green River, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Green River since 1979 and former resident of Walden, Colo., Lowe had been in ill health since July. He was born July 16, 1928, in Kemmerer, the son of Charles and Beulah Twitchell Lowe. He attended school in Manila, Utah. He married the former Ann Parker on Oct. 28, 1954, in Lander. Lowe was a US Marine veteran of the Korean War and a self-employed rancher. His interests included spending time with his family, horses, and leather working, making saddles and tac for his family. Survivors include his wife, Ann Lowe of Green River; one son, Fredrick "Rick" C. Lowe and wife Becky of Gillette; three daughters, Martha Jean LaHue and husband Steve of Rio Rancho, N.M., Lizbeth Ann Lowe of Urie and Linda Pollard and husband Lynn of Cheyenne; one brother, Bruce Lowe and wife Connie of Sheridan; one sister, Virginia Meyer and husband Art of Lander; one granddaughter, Jennifer; five grandsons, Scott, TE, Christopher, Glen and Mike, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, and one sister Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 1 pm. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Friends may call Thursday one hour prior to services at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 29, 2007 JOHN ISAAC DOLINAR SR. Funeral services for John Isaac Dolinar Sr. were conducted on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at the Green River Bible Baptist Church in Green River. Pastor Ted York conducted the services. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ike Dolinar, Will Dolinar, Robert Noman, Eric Norman, Andy Leeper and Martin Pedersen. Honorary pallbearers included Robert Norman Sr., Don Davies, John Bon, Harry Kessner, Jay Carlson, Ron Clark, Bob Southards and Jack Marshall. Dolinar Sr., 60, of Green River, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following an eight-month battle with lung and liver cancer. He was born June 29, 1947, in Rock Springs, the son of John Valentine Dolinar and Ann Virginia Laurunen-Dolinar. He graduated from Grand County High School in Moab, Utah, in 1965. He attended the College of Southeastern Utah in Price, Utah, after which he went on a one-year geological exploration in Alaska. He returned to Green River to work with his stepfather, William H. Smith, in the private sector as a land surveyor. He married Diane Katherine Amieri. They were married for 37 years. They raised three children and had eight grandchildren. Dolinar's career with William H. Smith and Associates started in 1968, working as a professional land surveyor licensed in Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah. He eventually became the principal owner of the family company. He was a member and past president of the Professional Land Surveyors of Wyoming and the Wyoming Engineering Society. He was a member of W.A.C.E.S. and the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping. He served on the Wyoming State Board and the Board of Western Federation of Professional Land Surveyors. He was also a member and past president of the Green River Rotary Club. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Diane; children, John Isaac "Ike” Dolinar Jr. of Henderson, Nev., Meralah Dawn and Andhu "Andy" Leeper of Natchez, Miss., and William Henry and Anastasia "Stacey Dolinar of Green River, grandchildren, Madison Eileen Dolinar, Mitchell Julius Dolinar, Marcus Isaac Dolinar, Kendra Ann Leeper, Ashlynn Morgan Leeper, expected baby Leeper, Alexis Michelle Dolinar and Abigail Katherin Dolinar, sisters, Diane and Robert Norman and Wendy Rowley of Moab; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Smith; father, John Dolinar, and stepfather, William H. Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 29, 2007 JOANNE “JODY” HODGES WESTMINSTER, Calif.—Funeral services for Joanne “Jody” Hodges were conducted on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Hodges, 76, of Westminster Calif., died Wednesday, Sept 12, 2007 in Westminster. A resident of Westminster for the past several years and former resident of Green River, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Texas, Mrs. Hodges had been in all health for the past year. She was born June 30, 1931, in Syracuse. N.Y., the daughter of Elmer Stockton Vaughn III and Elizabeth Joan Savoy. She attended school and graduated in 1950 in Bridgeport, Mass. Her interests included being a horse trainer rodeo queen, horse breaker teaching riding lessons, running stables, bowling and building furniture. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth White and husband Jeff of Garden Grove, Calif. and seven grandchildren, Michelle, Joe, Krishna, Rache,l Melissa, Sarah and Casey. She was preceded in death by her parents, former husband, Eldon Hodges; two sons, Joel Hodges and L.D. Hodges; one sister and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 29, 2007 ETHEL V. COCKRELL ZENDA, Kan.—Ethel V. Cockrell, 72, of 615 N. Main St., Zenda, Kan., died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at her home. A resident of Zenda for 60 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Cockrell had been in ill health for the past few years. She was born June 3, 1935, in Spivey, Kan., the daughter of Vernie B. and Lucinda Parson Ferguson. She attended school in Kingman, Kan. Her interests included spending time with family and friends, camping, fishing, crocheting and playing bingo. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Georgia Velasquez of Johnson City, Tenn., Betty Saner and husband Charles of Rock Springs, Edna Schlenz of Rock Springs and Carmen Ness and husband Cliff of Green River; one sister, Eva Simpson of Pea Ridge, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren: and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Avary F. Brown Jr.; three brothers; one sister; one daughter, Carol; one son, Lloyd; and one great-granddaughter, Sara. Cremation has taken place. At her request, there will be no services. --- Green River Star, Oct 3, 2007 Melissa Sue Overy Melissa Sue Overy, 26, of Evanston, passed away Sept. 28, 2007, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Evanston for the past seven years and former long time resident of Rock Springs, she had been in ill health for several years. Overy was born June 19, 1981, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Elmer G. and Susan Cottrell Dimick. She married Dee Overy on June 16, 2006, in Evanston. Her interests were reading and fishing. Survivors include her husband Dee Overy of Evanston; her parents Elmer and Susan Dimick of Rock Springs; sisters Misty Schreiner, Toni Greenfield, Tracy Comstock and Melody Campos; two brothers Mike Dimick and John Dimick; several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Harry and Elsie Cottrell; paternal grandparents Elmer and Genevieve Dimick; one brother Zane Dimick; nephew Tommy Graves and cousin Clinton Dean Cottrell. Funeral Services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 6, 2007 GARY O. HOLLAND RELIANCE - Funeral services for Gary O. Holland were conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at the First Assembly of God Church in Rock Springs. Pastor Jesse Ybarra conducted the services. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Gary O. Holland, 54, Reliance, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept 25, 2007, at his home. He was born April 27, 1943, in Gilman, Colo. He attended schools in Cheyenne. As a member of Pipefitter Local 192 Cheyenne, Holland worked as a pipefitter in Southwestern Wyoming for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; two sons, Newell and Lyle; two brothers, Newell and Robert and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 6, 2007 MARGARET (COPYAK) NESBIT PEORIA, Ariz.—Memorial services for Margaret (Copyak) Nesbit were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Nesbit, 29, of Peoria, Ariz., died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 surrounded by her children and sister. She was born June 5, 1915 in Frontier to John and Susan Copyak Sr. Upon graduating from Rock Springs High School, she worked in the accounting department at the Union Pacific Coal Company Office in Rock Springs. She married John Nesbit on Christmas Eve 1938 in Rock Springs. After their marriage, the lived in Winton and Stansbury coal camps, where she was active in many community organizations and youth activities. After the death of her husband in 1955, she worked at the Melody Garden Music Store, Pastor’s Jewelry and Union Mercantile. She later moved to Denver, where she worked as an administrative secretary for the State of Colorado in the Purchasing and Inheritance Department until she retired. Her interests included cooking, sewing, her artwork and her family. She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Wood of Laramie; son, John Nesbit of Peoria; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Kathryn Croen of Peoria; two brothers, Edward and George Copyak of Pinedale; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband; son, James; parents; brother, John Copyak Jr.; and sister, Anne Snyder. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 9, 2007 Michael N. Petrovich Michael N. Petrovich, 94, of 1406 Carbon St., Rock Springs, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 54 years and former resident of Cambria, Sheridan and Carneyville, Petrovich had been in ill health for the past year. He was born June 8, 1913 in Cambria, the son of Nikodim and Kosara Rancic Petrovich. He attended school in Sheridan and Carneyville and was a 1932 Sheridan High School graduate. He married the former Frances Poulos on Oct. 7, 1950, in Sheridan. Petrovich was employed as a miner in the coal and trona industry. He worked at Sheridan Coal Company for 17 years and at FMC for 25 years. He retired in 1978. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and charter member of Fraternal Order of Eagles in Sheridan since 1934. He was part of the U.M.W.A. for 17 years, charter and organizing member of U.S.W.A. at F.M.C Local 13215, a lifetime Democratic Party member and pioneer of the Wyoming conservation movement to preserve Wyoming wilderness. His interests included spending time with his family, hunting, fly fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Fran Petrovich of Rock Springs; one daughter, Stasha Sayer of Sheridan; two sons, Michael S. Petrovich and wife Valerie and Nikodim C. Petrovich and wife Pam, all of Rock Springs; grandchildren, Niko Petrovich, William Petrovich, Carley Yonts and Kurt Stone, Christopher Yonts and wife Becky, Leon Sayer, Tina Wilson and husband Billy, Tony Warpness, Mandy Veniegas and Trent Reifel; and great-grandchildren, Michael Yonts, Seth Yonts, Rhiannon Yonts, Aiden Stone and Nichole Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; two sisters; and one grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N St., Rock Springs. A prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and again at the chapel on Wednesday until service time. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 13, 2007 ELIZABETH ROSE DANA CHEYENNE—A mass of Christian burial for Elizabeth Rose Dana was celebrated Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at the church. Dana, 87, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. She had been a resident of Cheyenne for the past three years and former longtime resident of Green River. She was born Feb. 6, 1920, in Lionkol, the daughter of Romeo and Mary Paravicini. She grew up on the family ranch on the Black Forks River that is west of Green River. She attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in Green River in 1939. She married Alma Roberts Dana on Nov. 14, 1942. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1978. Mrs. Dana was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Sweetwater County Courthouse. She was active in the American Legion, UPRR Old Timers, 4-H Leader, Home Makers Clubs and Canasta Club. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, playing cards and making crafts. Survivors include one daughter, Marianne Christensen of Cheyenne; two sons, Keith Dana and wife Renee and Vic Dana of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Heather Stevens and husband Lee of Cheyenne, Lynne Dana and Craig J. Dana, all of Rock Springs, Clint Dana and wife Bobby of Burns, Chauncey, Dana of Muldrow, Okla., and Mike Christensen and David Christensen and wife Dara, all of LaBarge; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Elsie Madsen of Casper sister-in-law, Tony Paravicini of Bondurant; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters; and four brothers. --- Fox Funeral Home, Oct 17, 2007 Mike Brough Mike Brough, 52, of Rock Springs, died October 16, 2007 in Teton County of a sudden illness while hunting. He was born April 9, 1955 in Vernal, Utah, the son of Robert and Beverly Peay Brough. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1973. He married Linda Aileen LeMoine on August 14, 1983 in Rock Springs. Mike was employed with the City of Rock Springs for 20 years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were the outdoors, being in the mountains hunting, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include: his wife Linda of Rock Springs; son, Jared Michael Brough of Rock Springs; daughters, Rebekah Aileen Brough of Ogden, Utah, and Lauren Jean Brough of Rock Springs; his mother, Beverly Brough of Rock Springs; parents-in-law, Bob and Aileen LeMoine of Rock Springs; brothers, Douglas Brough and wife Barbara of Rock Springs, David Brough and wife Susan of West Valley City, Utah, and Ed Brough of Rock Springs; sister, Marilyn Veesart and husband Louie of Rock Springs; brother-in-law, Bobby LeMoine and wife Moana of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, Robert Brough. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the Rock Springs LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Friends called 6-8 p.m. Friday October 19, 2007 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- East Palestine, OH-October 19, 2007-Charles M. Loyd, age 83, of 66 S. Washington Street, died at 3:25 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boardman Campus. Mr. Loyd was born December 14, 1923 in Lamar, Arkansas, a son of William and Bennie Dale Loyd and had lived here one month coming from Casper, Wyoming. Charles was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #800 and worked as a crane operator for Wyoming Contractors Associates, Inc. for many years retiring in 1972. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2350 and the Moose Lodge # 718 in Wyoming. His wife, the former Harriet Maxine Short, whom he married December 31, 1943 died December 10, 1997. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Diana Loyd of East Palestine; two grandchildren, Israel Loyd and Mandy Loyd; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert E. and Kenneth Loyd; a sister, Helen McKeowen; and a brother, James Loyd. Memorial services will be held at a later time with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Arrangements were handled by the Van Dyke-Swaney Funeral Home, East Palestine, OH. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 20, 2007 ERNEST JOHN BUSTOS A mass of Christian burial for Ernest John Bustos was conducted on Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Bustos, 49, of Green River, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He was born Sept. 8, 1958, in Laramie, the son of John and Genovie Ulibarri Bustos. He grew up and attended school at Hanna Elk Mountain. His interests included hunting, fishing and cooking. Survivors include his parents, John and Genovie Ulibarri Bustos of Green River; sons, Michael, Christopher and Scott Bustos, all of Rock Springs, and Anthony Bustos; one daughter, Shantel Bustos of Rock Springs; brothers, Robert Bustos and wife Cathy of Hanna, Richard Bustos of Rock Springs and Archie Bustos and wife Patsy of Craig, Colo.; sisters, Linda Bustos of Rawlins, Pauline Rodriguez and husband Nick of Hanna, Patsy Garcia and husband Roberto of Rawlins and Rose Irene and husband Ellie of Elko, Nev., one grandson, Michael Bustos of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles and cousins; 13 nieces; and 21 nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Puckett; and a niece, Courtney Sayler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 20, 2007 CHARLES R. MAGGIO A mass of Christian burial for Charles R. “Chuck” Maggio was celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Maggio, 65, of 690 Jensen St., Green River, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for the past 40 years and former longtime resident of East Carbon, Utah, he had been in ill health for the past year. He was born Dec. 17, 1941, in Canon City, Colo., the son of Carl and Wilma Fry Maggio. He attended school in East Carbon and Price, Utah, and was a 1960 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Price. He married the former Phyllis Huntington on Oct. 12, 1963, in East Carbon. Maggio was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the 101st Airborne. He was employed at FMC for 33 years and retired as a safety engineer on Feb. 2, 1997. Maggio was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and National Rifle Association. His interests included fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Maggio of Green River; parents, Carl and Wilma Maggio of East Carbon; two sons, Carl Maggio and wife Jeannie and Steven Maggio and wife Linda, all of Green River; one daughter, Pamela Albin and husband Richard of Olympia, Wash.; two brothers, David Maggio and wife Shelly of East Carbon and Paul Maggio and wife Sue of Cedar City, Utah; two sisters. Connie Driggs and husband Dwain and Tammy Wilson and husband Allen, all of Green River; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Olds, Timothy Maggio, Kali Albin, Amelia Albin, Lauren Albin, Jerica Maggio and David Maggio; two great-granddaughters, Brianna Olds and Brooklin Olds; one aunt; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 20, 2007 MARGARET ELENOR SCRITCHFIELD CENTENNIAL, Colo.—A service in celebration of the life of Margaret Elenor Scritchfield was conducted on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at the First Congregational Church, Rock Springs, by the Rev. Harvey Joyner. A graveside service followed at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Scritchfield, 86, longtime resident of Green River and Rock Springs, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at Porter Hospice in Centennial, Colo., with her family at her side. Scritchfield was born July 24, 1921 in Evanston. She was the second of three daughters born to William S. and Margaret (Vaughan) Whittaker. She graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1939. While in high school, she and her sisters performed as a musical trio. Scntchfield worked for more than 30 years as a telephone operator in both Green River and Rock Springs. She achieved 30-plus years of perfect attendance on the job during those years. Prior to working for the telephone company, she worked for the JC Penney Company in Green River as a window display designer. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs and sang in the church choirs in Green River and Rock Springs for more than 50 years. She was also active in the "Stick & Stitch" group and volunteered in the church office. She was a member of Eastern Star, Mystic Chapter No. 8 of Green River for more than 50 years. She also regularly attended Christian Women's Club. Her interests included making gifts for friends and family, calligraphy, ceramics, needlework, attending musical events with friends and family and viewing the scenery in Colorado and her native state of Wyoming. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret “Margie” Kohler and husband Marv of Grand Island, Neb., and Patricia "Trish" Kolm and husband Ken of Golden, Colo.: grandchildren, Jim Rogers of Grand Island, Emily Kolm, who is presently studying in Nairobi, Kenya, and Jen Kolm of Golden, and two nephews, a niece and their families, Robert Beebe of San Jose, Call., Chris Murphy of San Jose and Doyle E. Ware Jr. of Cheyenne. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Ann Ware and Billie Beebe; and several cousins. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 3, 2007 SHELLIE LEE RUIZ BULLHEAD, Ariz.,--Funeral services for Shellie Lee Ruiz were conducted on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River, Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Ruiz, 45 of Builhead, Ariz., died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2007 at her home. She was born May 7, 1962, in Summerville, W Va., the daughter of Frank H. and Charlotte Ritchie. She attended school in Green River and was a 1980 graduate of Green River High School. She was employed as a customer service manager at First National Bank of Nevada in Laughlin, Nev., for seven years. Before moving to Arizona, Ms. Ruiz had been employed at the State Bank in Green. Her interests included spending time with her grandchildren, children, family and friends, watching NASCAR and No. 24 Jeff Gordon. Survivors include her fiancé, Dennis Husa of Arizona; mother, Charlotte Ritchie of Arizona; three sons, Lance Flores, Lucas Ruiz and Cody Ruiz and wife Taleea, all of Green River; one daughter, Christy Adamson and husband Dwayne of Alabama; one brother, Steve Ritchie of West Virginia; three sisters, Lillian Sondgeroth and husband Tom of Arizona, Vickie Mowery and husband Rob of West Virginia and Valerie Christensen and husband Jeremy of Rock Springs; former husbands, Gary Ruiz and Martin Flores; four grandchildren, Gage Ruiz, Haylee Adamson, Myla Ruiz and Azalia Jo Ruiz; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank H. Ritchie; one niece, Trisha Mowery; and one granddaughter, Angel Tinytoes Ruiz. --- Green River Star, Nov 7, 2007 Clara Dozier Wire Clara Dozier Wire, 92, of Rock Springs died Oct., 30, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where she had resided for the last month. She was born May 20, 1915, in Holt County, Mo., to Lily Oxley and Charles Webster Dozier. She married Fred L. Wire Sr. on Feb. 19, 1937, in Ogden, Utah. They made their home in Green River until 1943 when they moved to Rock Springs. Her husband died on April 18, 1969. Wire came to Wyoming after her mother's death in 1933 with her older sister, Mary. They worked at the Union Pacific Beanery in Green River as well as other businesses for a few years. After she married her husband, Fred, they moved to Rock Springs. She was very supportive of his job with the Bureau of Land Management building and maintaining roads and bridges throughout Sweetwater, part of Sublette, Lincoln and Uinta counties. Each summer she and the family lived in a camp houses to keep up with Fred's road grading and returned to Rock Springs just before school started. She always served wonderful meals where ever she was with freshly baked bread almost always a part of her meals. She was a foster mother to more than 50 children during her younger years. She and her husband received an Honorable Award from the Governor of Wyoming during 1968 in recognition of their devotion to foster children. During recent years she has enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting and doing puzzles. She is survived by her daughter Dorothy and her husband, Larry Radosevich, and son Victor Wire and his wife, Diana, and daughter-in-law Cordelia ‘Corky' Wire, all of Rock Springs; two grandsons, Aaron, and Robert and wife, Helen; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Mina Ashley of Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Fred L. Wire Jr., parents, two brothers, four sisters and a grandson, Elza Raymond Wire. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Clara Dozier Wire respectfully suggest that donations be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 1209 Thompson, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Nov 7, 2007 Paige Tayler Hardesty Greve Paige Tayler Hardesty Greve, 10, of Rock Springs died Nov. 1, 2007, at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City after a tragic drowning incident during a school activity in Green River. She was born Aug. 14, 1997, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Tony Lynn Greve and Traci Renae Laver Hardesty. She attended elementary schools at Walnut and North Park Elementary and was currently attending the 5th grade at White Mountain Elementary in Rock Springs. Her interests were baby tending, motor cross, playing in the desert and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her parents of Rock Springs; two brothers, Kerry Greve and Jordan Householder, both of Rock Springs; one sister Dakota Hardesty of Rock Springs; grandparents, Duane and Lisa Greve of Kimballton, Iowa, Lynn and Norma Laver of Rock Springs, and Dixie and Sonny Goans of Harlan, Iowa; several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, cousins Destiny Laver and Justin Davis. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment took place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 10, 2007 JUAN V. GARCIA Memorial services for Juan V. Garcia were conducted on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and inurnment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Garcia, 61, of 620 Clark St., Green River, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at his home. A resident of Green River since 1970 and former resident of Greeley, Colo., Garcia died following an illness of two years. He was born Nov. 16, 1945, in Greeley, the son of Joe and Benina M. Garcia. He attended school in Greeley. He married the former Lucy Barela on Nov. 13, 1965, in Greeley. Garcia was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad as a carman for 35 and a half years and retired on Nov. 5, 2005. Garcia was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His interests included spending time with family and friends, playing bingo, going to yard sales and auctions, fishing, golfing, gambling and being an avid Denver Broncos fan. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Garcia of Green River; one daughter, Brandi L. Garcia of Green River; one son, Anthony J. Garcia of Green River; three grandchildren; three nieces, Nikki Click, Mindi L. Vermeulen and Kasee D. Vermeulen, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Pete. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Nov 14, 2007 Annie Ponikvar Annie Ponikvar, 82, of Rock Springs passed away Nov. 11, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center. A former long time resident of Leadville, Colo., and resident of Rock Springs for the past 15 years, Ponikvar died following a brief illness. She was born on Jan, 29, 1925, in Leadville, Colo., the daughter of the late John and Margaret Mozina Ponikvar. Ponikvar attended school in Leadville, Colo. She was employed at Safeway for 40 years as a checker and retired in 1986. Her interests included bowling and skiing in Leadville, Colo. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and Western Slovanic Lodge. Survivors include two sisters Frances Koler and Vicky Callas and husband John all of Rock Springs; one brother Robert Ponikvar and wife Gladys of Grand Junction, Colo.; several nieces, nephews; great nieces and great nephews; and her dear friend Esther Kovacich of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Josephine, Mary, Margaret and Pauline; four brothers, John Jr., Ludwig, Frank and Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, at the church. Friends may call at the church on today from 5-8 p.m. and on Thursday morning at the church until time of funeral services. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at 1035 9th Street in Rock Springs. The family of Annie Ponikvar respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Community, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 17, 2007 FLOYD CECIL MORRISON Funeral services for Floyd Cecil Morrison were conducted on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at the LDS Chapel, in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Morrison, 70, of 115 S. Fourth E., Green River, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at his home. A lifelong resident of Green River, Morrison had been in ill health for the past year. He was born March 19, 1937, in Green River, the son of William Cecil and Clara Katherine Cross Morrison. He attended school in Green River and was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. He married Shirley Smith on Jan. 14, 1966. Morrison was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was employed as a mechanic for the Union Pacific Railroad for several years. Morrison worked at General Chemical as a hoistman and later worked in the Processing Plant. He retired in 1999. He recently drove for Renzenberger. Morrison and his wife also owned and operated the Green River Bait Shop. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing and camping. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Shirley Morrison of Green River; two sons, Mike Morrison and Wade Morrison and wife Betty, all of Green River; four daughters, Rebecca Blair and husband Russell of Divide. Colo., Joyce Anderson and husband Jim of Craig, Neb. Jackie Morrison and companion John Stein of Green River and Misty Lansberry and husband Glenn Lansberry Jr. of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Carl Morrison and wife Marg from west of Green River and Francis J. Morrison of Green River; one sister, Rebecca Royce and husband Robert of Grand Junction, Colo.; 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, William Walter Morrison and Ralph Andrew Morrison. --- Green River Star, Nov 21, 2007 Genevieve Gilbert Genevieve Gilbert, 89, of Rock Springs died Nov. 17, 2007, at Sageview Care Center where she had been a resident for the past several months. She was born in Rock Springs on Jan. 14, 1918, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel Armstrong James. Gilbert attended school in Rock Springs until the age of 12, when her father died and she went to work to help support her siblings. She married H.R. ‘Bud' Gilbert on Christmas Eve, 1936, in Green River. They lived at several Mountain Fuel camps including Powder Wash, Hiawatha and Middle Baxter. Gilbert worked at the Twilight Lounge for many years and helped start the throat culture program in School District No. 1 in the mid 1950s to help stop the spread of strep throat and associated illnesses. She was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles where she was very active. She served twice as the auxiliary's madame president and held every other office in the auxiliary. She also belonged to the Young at Heart Senior Center where she was a member of the YAH Band from the time it was formed. Gilbert dearly loved to play bingo and bridge or any other card game. She was an avid Wyoming Cowboys fan, and enjoyed going to Wendover with her friends, cooking — especially baking pies — and holidays or any other time her whole family was together. Survivors include her son, Jim Gilbert of Rock Springs; daughter Kathy Gilbert of Rock Springs; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Roxanne James of Rock Springs; grandson Jay Crofts and wife, Janet of Rock Springs; one great granddaughter, Danielle Tomison and husband Justin of Rock Springs; two great-great grandchildren; several nephews, including Tom James of Rock Springs; several nieces, including special nieces Linda Pape of Aransas Pass, Texas; and Judy Walker of Chino, Calif., and several cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, sister Thelma, brother Tom, and three children who died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Genevieve Gilbert respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Bridge to the Future, 638 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82935 or the charity of the donor's choice. Pall bearers were Brett Dockter, Reider James, Chance James, Gilbert Allen, Doug Mehal and Charlie Wilkinson. Honorary bearers were Bob Walker, Henry Pape, Tom James and Jerry Uranker. --- Casper Star Tribune, Nov 22, 2007 Randall Brian Carmine Funeral services for Randall Brian Carmine, 41, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the funeral home. Cremation will follow at Vase White Mountain Crematory. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Monday from 4-8 p.m., and on Tuesday at the chapel until the time of the services. He died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at his parents' home in Rock Springs. He had been in poor health for the past year. A native of Rock Springs, he was born July 2, 1966, to Robert and Mary Carmine. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a member of the Varsity Rock Springs High School Wrestling Team. He took many awards in the PeeWee Wrestling Program. An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved all outdoor sports and spending time with his family. He was also an avid golfer and was a member of the Rock Springs High School Golf Team. He won the Men's Star Valley Ranch championship at age 17 with a four handicap. Survivors include his parents, Bob and Mary Carmine of Rock Springs; his brothers, Robbie Carmine and his wife of Green River, Rick of Rock Springs; sisters, Cindy Petersen and Candace Bedard of Rock Springs and Claudette Harris of San Diego, Calif., and their husbands; one uncle; many cousins; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lena and Doc Maxwell and Helen Carmine; his maternal grandparents, Earl and Ruth Carr; and one aunt. The family suggests memorials may be made to the donors' choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 24, 2007 STELLA MARTINEZ CHADWICK GILLETTE—A memorial mass for Stella Martinez Chadwick was celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Father Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment followed at Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Chadwick, 47, of Gillette died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at Campbell County Hospital in Gillette. A longtime resident of Green River, she died following a brief illness. She was born April 27, 1960 in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Willie and Emma Martinez. She graduated from Green River High School in 1978. She married Paul Chadwick and was a homemaker at the time of her death. Her interests included her family, cooking, crafts and taking care of her best friend, Scooter. She is survived by her husband, Paul Chadwick of Gillette; son, Trevor Hansen for Rawlins; mother, Emma Martinez of Green River; sisters, Annabelle Moore and husband Ed of Santa Fe, N.M., and Susie Martinez Fleagle of Brawley, Calif.; brothers, Bernie Martinez of Albuquerque, N.M., and Robert Martinez and wife Robin of Green River; three nieces, Jennifer Hollander, Tiffany Vincent and Kayla Martinez; and three nephews, Joe Martinez, Robby Luck and Randy Luck. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Martinez and all of her grandparents. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 24, 2007 CLARENCE EDGAR ESKRIDGE Funeral services for Clarence Edgar Eskridge were conducted on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Home in Green River. Graveside services and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Eskridge, 82, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at his winter home in St. George, Utah. He was born Nov. 22, 1924, in Green River, the oldest son of Clyde Martin and Mahala LaVon (Wright) Eskridge. He married Emma Peterson Boren on Nov. 19, 1970. They moved to Ogden, Utah, where they lived until their retirement. They spent their summers at their home in Star Valley Ranch and their winters in Arizona and St. George. He served as a frog man and air mechanic in the Navy during World War II. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for more than 30 years, spending most of his career on the general manager’s staff. His interests included sports, the outdoors, golfing, fishing, hunting and was an avid bowler, having numerous trophies on his mantle. He was a square dance caller for man years and was known as the Man in Green. He started many square dance clubs, called at many national conventions across the country and was known for the Dam Dance at the Flaming Gorge Dam each July. He is survived by six of his children, Stanley Boren and wife Shirley of Bakersfield, Calif., Sharon Gerdes of Fruit Heights, Utah, Sandra Kovach and husband Mike of Pinedale, Beverley Miller and husband Bill of Rock Springs, Robert Boren of Green River and David Boren and wife Laurie of South Weber, Utah; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Boyd Eskridge and wife Beth of St. George and Deen Eskridge and wife Marilyn of Murray, Utah; sisters, Mazie Walker and husband Robert of Cheyenne and Lita Myers of Salt Lake City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma; parents; and sons, Richard Edward and Michael. --- Carlsbad Current-Argus, Nov 25, 2007 Phyllis Bode A family memorial service for Phyllis Bode, 80, of Alvarado Street, will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Bode died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Lakeview Christian Home. Arrangements are with West Funeral Home. Mary Phyllis Bode was born March 5, 1927 in Amarillo, Texas, to Raymond and Grace Alice (Halpin) Casebolt. She was a homemaker. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 62 years, Stanley Bode, of the family home; one son, Philip W. Bode and wife, Kathleen of Green River, Wyo.; one daughter, Stana Boyce and husband Garth of Clayton; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. --- Green River Star, Dec 5, 2007 Miriam Sharp Seppie Miriam Sharp Seppie, 94, of Rock Springs quietly passed away Dec. 1, 2007, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born Feb. 5, 1913, in Superior, the daughter of John and Jennie Samuels Lawson. She was the oldest daughter of 10 children. She spent most of her younger years in coal camps and attended schools in Lionkol and at Rock Springs High School. She married John Peter Sharp in 1931 and was later divorced. She married Harry Joseph Seppie in Evanston on Nov. 22, 1956, and he preceded her in death Aug. 12, 1987. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, embroidering, cutting out paper dolls with the grand kids, playing games and doing word puzzles. She was fondly remembered as ‘Grandma Ouch' by many of her grandchildren. For many years she was employed at Ben's Foodliner as a meat cutter and wrapper, and also donated much of her free time to helping at the Episcopal Church Thrift Shop. Earlier on she worked as a custodian for Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce and for Warden Opie at the Rogan Mortuary. She also managed a local motel. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Sharp Morrow and husband Jack of Evanston, Janice Sharp Brown and husband Ronald of Meridian, Idaho, and Noreen Sharp of Rock Springs; one son, John Seppie and wife Sandi of Rock Springs; daughter-in-law Irene Sharp of Rock Springs; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; two brothers John ‘Red' Lawson and wife Joan of Waterbury, Conn., and Jim Lawson of Rockland, Calif.; one sister Dorothy Lawson Angelovic and husband Joe of Afton; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; three children Miriam Ann, Robert Lee and John Arthur Sharp; one grandson Joseph Layton Seppie; two brothers George Lawson and Bud Lawson; four sisters Thora Lawson, Betty Lawson Cochran, Margaret Lawson Blank and Agnes Lawson Casteel. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Episcopal Church of Holy Communion, Corner of 2nd and B Streets 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 on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday morning at Vase Chapel until time of funeral services. The family of Miriam Seppie will be receiving relatives and friends beginning today at 119 Thomas Street in Rock Springs. The family of Miriam Seppie respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 8, 2007 JERRI L. LUCAS Graveside services and interment for Jerri L. Lucas were conducted on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Lucas, 55, of 4060 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, shortly after her arrival at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a resident of Rock Springs most of her life and former resident of Las Vegas. She was born March 20, 1952, the daughter of James Allen and Juanita Louise Carlile Goff She attended schools in Rock Springs and Las Vegas. She graduated in Las Vegas in 1970. She also attended Western Wyoming Community College and vocational school in Las Vegas. She married James Glenn Lucas on Oct. 24, 1971, in Elko, Nev. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1996. She was formerly employed as a Loan Officer for AVCO and Associates and currently worked as a Service Provider for S.W.R.C. Her interests included her family and animals. Survivors include her mother, Louise Jefferis of Rock Springs; one brother, Troy R. Goff of Glendale, Ariz.; sister, Debbie Labbe and husband Neil of Greeley, Colo.; nieces and nephews, Darren Lucas of Laramie, Rachel Chavez of Cheyenne and Trevor Collin and Austin Goff of Glendale; and dear friends, Mike and Lorretta Deal. She was preceded by her father, husband and her dog Ariel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 8, 2007 ALICE CLARIECE RICKS CHRISTENSEN Funeral services for Alice Clariece Ricks Christensen were conducted on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at the Green River LDS Stake Center in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Christensen, 84, of Green River died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born Sept. 23, 1923, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Owen Winford and Sadie Ina Jacobs Ricks. She was the oldest of six children. She married Harold Lorentzen Christensen on June 15, 1948, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple more than 59 years ago. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings over the years including teacher, primary and Young Women's president and counselor. She and her husband served in the Sacramento California Mission field from June 1997 to December 1998. Her interests included her family, designing and making quilts for her children and grandchildren until she became too ill to continue Survivors include her husband, Harold Christensen of Green River; two sons, Harold Nephi Christensen and wife Barbara and Wade Christensen and wife Fran, all of Green River, daughters, Patricia Reynolds of Syracuse, Utah, and Debra Hiller and husband Karl of Centerville, Utah; sisters, Pearl Davenport and husband Myron, Dorothy Franck and Mona Frei and husband Ben; brother, Franklin Ricks; 27 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Donna Butikofer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 8, 2007 DONALD “PROCTOR” LINDSLEY Funeral services for Donald "Proctor" Lindsley were conducted on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Rick Lee conducted the services. Pallbearers included Terry Reid, Zane Radosevich, Mike Radosevich, Ron Besso, Craig Jackson and Rich Haskell. Honorary pallbearers included Chuck Besso, Cari Moser, Alfred Jereb, Zander Radosevich, John Radosevich and Loy Arnoldi. Lindsley, 74, of 215 Second St. Granger, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at the Willow Creek Ranch in Browns Park, Utah. He had been a longtime resident of Granger. He was born March 21, 1933, in Independence, Mo., the son of Steve and Arlie Radosevich and Dorothy Proctor. He attended school in Stockton, Ill., Utah, Oregon and Wyoming. He married Carma MacKay on Jan. 9, 1960, in Vernal. Utah. Lindsley was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office as a deputy sheriff for 30 years and retired in 2000 He was also employed for 40 years by Uinta Development Company up to the time of his death. His interests included fishing, hunting, gun collecting and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Carma Lindsley of Granger; one son, Donald Lindsley and wife Bobbie of Green River; one daughter, Deanna Griffin and husband Vern of Riverton; three brothers, Alex Radosevich and wife Joan of Browns Park, Utah, Tom Proctor and wife Deb and Gary Proctor, all of Twin Falls, Idaho; four sisters, Mary Lou Moser and husband Carl. Georgeann Besso and husband Chuck all of Star Valley, Judy Buscher and husband Glen of Twin Falls and Myrna Janssen of Arizona; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Arlie Radosevich and Dorothy Proctor, two brothers, Jack Proctor and David Lindsley and one nephew, Paul Besso. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 8, 2007 SHERRY ANN ROWLAND Funeral services for Sherry Ann Rowland were conducted on Saturday Dec. 1, 2007 at the United Pentecostal Church in Rock Springs The Rev. Michael Davis conducted the services. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Rowland, 70, of 2475 Cascade Drive, Rock Springs, died Sunday Nov 25, 2007, in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs and Green River Mrs. Rowland died following a brief illness. She was born May 28, 1937, in Overton, Neb., the daughter of Robert and Maxine Rettig. She attended school in Green River and was a 1954 graduate of Green River High School. She married Chris Rowland on June 4, 1955, in Green River. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1982. Mrs. Rowland was employed as a teacher’s assistant and secretary for Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for many years. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, crocheting and her church. Survivors include two sons, Chris Rowland and wife Caroline of Green River and Clifford Rowland and companion Jamie of Douglas; four daughters, Barbara Wonnacott and husband Bill and Syble Rowland, all of Rock Springs, Janet Benstead and husband Steve of Sacramento, Calif., and Penny Sanford and husband Larry of Loveland, Colo.; one brother, Clarence Rettig and wife Nancy of California.; daughter-in-law Christi Rowland; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; one son, John Rowland; and two sisters, Marna Dagget and Joyce. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 2007 Justin Roy Morgan SALT LAKE CITY Justin Roy Morgan, infant twin son of Donald Morgan and Veronica Rooney, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at the Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born Nov. 26, 2007 in Salt Lake City. Survivors include his parents; brothers, twin Jessie Lee Morgan and Dallas Morgan of Sandy, Utah; two sisters, Stephanie Rooney of Rock Springs and Kassandra Morgan of Sandy; paternal grandmother, Louise Smith of Rock Springs; paternal grandfather, Dr. A.E. Morgan of Texas; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Donna Rooney of Lyman; paternal great-grandmother, Adeline Montoya of Reliance; maternal great-grandfather, Steve Lane of Anaconda, Mont.; maternal great-grandmother, Marg Rooney of Elko, Nev.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Louis Montoya; maternal great-grandmother, Rita Lane; and paternal great-grandparents Dr. O.R. Morgan and Betty Morgan. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs,. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Dec 12, 2007 Edythe Belle Porenta Edythe Belle Porenta, 98, of Rock Springs died Dec. 7, 2007, at the Sage View Care Center following a brief illness. She was a long time resident of Reliance and Rock Springs. She was born July 26, 1909, in Chattanooga, Tenn., the daughter of the late John E. and Julia Etta Childers Holmes. She married John Porenta in 1933 in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death in 1958. She attended school in Reliance and Rock Springs, and was a 1926 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She also graduated from Colorado University in 1930, and obtained a bachelor's degree in teaching and continued working on her master's degree. She taught home economics in Reliance and Rock Springs for 35 years. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star for 75 years. Her interests included Local history, local politics, sewing, cooking and working in her yard. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Kelly Porenta; dog Mugsey; brother-in-law Frank Porenta and wife Tilda; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; and four brothers Clarence, Charlie, Harry and John. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Rev. Harvey Joyner will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 13, 2007 Mary G. Kudar JACKSON - A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary G. Kudar, 98, will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. A visitation and Rosary will be held today at 7 p.m., at the Valley Mortuary. A second visitation and Rosary will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at 11 a.m., at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs with burial following at the Rock Springs Cemetery. She died Dec. 9, 2007, at St. John's Hospital in Jackson. She was born Nov. 20, 1909, in Raton, N.M., to Anton and Agnes Knaus Gornick. She grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior High School. She married Joseph H. Kudar Sr. in Rock Springs on Aug. 18, 1926, and he died on June 29, 1975. They moved to Jackson in 1934. Along with her husband, his brother, Max and wife, Kate, she built the Kudar Motel. She spent most of her life from then on taking care of the motel and raising her children. She was an active member of the Catholic Church and the Catholic Altar Society. She loved gardening (planting all the trees around the motel), sewing, walking and entering her crafts in the Teton County Fair. Later in life, she took up golfing and won several awards in Apache Junction, Ariz., where she wintered in the later years. Survivors include two sons, Joe Kudar and his wife of Jackson and Ron Kudar of Rock Springs; a daughter, Beverly Nelson and her husband of Jackson; a sister-in-law, eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Frank, Joe, Tony and John Gornick. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Living Center, P.O. Box 428, Jackson, 83001; or Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, P.O. Box 992, Jackson, 83001. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 15, 2007 CAROLYN SELINA CLARK BARNETT PRESTON, Idaho - Graveside memorial services for Carolyn Selina Clark Barnett were conducted in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Barnett, 87, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in Preston, Idaho. She was born Sept. 2, 1920, in Waynesboro, Miss., to Ernest and Hattie Sanderson Clark. She had married James V. Barnett on Feb. 14, 1947 in Waynesboro. Her interests included being a homemaker and cooking. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. She is survived by her children, Clyde Barnett, of Raleigh, N.C.; Barney and wife Delores Barnett of Rosemond, Calif., James O. Barnett of Chantilly, Va., Ann and husband Ken Hake of Preston and Nina and husband John Reynolds of Henderson, Nev.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James; and three brothers, Virgil, Herbert and Archi Clark. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 15, 2007 RONDO R. LORENZON Rondo R. Lorenzon, 86, of 608 Hickory St., Rock Springs, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former longtime Superior resident, Lorenzon had been in ill health for the past year. He was born June 25, 1921, in Superior, the son of Joe and Jenny Goodman Lorenzon. He attended school in Superior. He married the former Edith Breeze on Oct. 25, 1943, in Yuma. Ariz. She preceded him in death on Oct. 12, 2001. Lorenzon was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed as a diesel mechanic and shop foreman for Sweetwater County for 23 years. He later went to work for Bechtel Corporation as a diesel mechanic for 10 years. Before retiring, he worked for Mountain Fuel in the same capacity. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing, hunting and camping. Survivors include one son, J.R. Lorenzon and wife Paula of Las Vegas; two daughters, Pam Walker and husband LeRoy and Ronda Diemoz and husband Jerry, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Ray Lorenzon and wife Thelma of Rock Springs, one sister, Alice Balog of Pinedale; five grandchildren, Jeremy Diemoz and wife Sara of Rock Springs, Trevor Diemoz and wife Kristi of Salt Lake City, Mike Walker and wife Raquel of Rock Springs, Ty Walker and wife Taegan of Lander and Jada Lorenzon of Las Vegas; three great-grandchildren, Gehrig Diemoz, Rylee Walker and Aiden Walker; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith; sister, Beatrice McLean and husband Murdock; brother-in-law, Steve Balog: and one niece, Patty McLean. Cremation has taken place. At Lorenzon's request, no services were scheduled. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 15, 2007 RICKY CHARLES PRIME GILLETTE -- Ricky Charles Prime, 43, of Gillette, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette. He was born May 20, 1964, in Rock Springs, the son of Wayne and Delores Prime. He attended school in Green River. He had been employed in construction for many years. His interests included being an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Delores Prime of Green River; one son, Jason Prime of Ogden, Utah: two brothers, Brett Prime and wife Come of Green River and Wave Lee Prime and wife Amy of Newton, Iowa; granddaughter, Kayliegh Prime of Rock Springs; paternal grandmother, Verna Danley of Green River; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Howard Prime; and maternal grandparents, Houston and Nettie Martin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 22, 2007 JAMES M. BUTLER Memorial services for James M. Butler were conducted Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Butler, 54, of 2045 Wyoming Drive, Green River, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at his residence. A resident of Green River for the past 3 1/2 years and former resident of Kemmerer, Butler had been in ill health for the past 11 months. He was born July 13, 1953, in Butte, Mont., the son of Joseph P. and Eileen Beavis Butler. He attended schools in Butte and graduated from Butte High School with the class of 1972. He married the former Sandra Berry on June 18, 2005, in Grove, Okla. Butler was employed by Exxon Mobil as a mechanical foreman for the past 28 years. His interests included bowling, computers, woodworking, working on his home and spending time with his three English bulldogs, Max, Maizee and Molly. Survivors include his wife, Sandra J. of Green River; one son, Robert Michael Butler and wife Monica of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; two brothers, Joe David Butler and wife Linda of Butte and Jay Butler and wife Celeste of Billings, Mont.; two sisters, Kathy Davis and husband Larry of Butte and Linda Beavis-Butler of Glenrock; one sister-in-law, Cathy Phillips of Bernice, Okla.; two grandchildren, Kameron Michael Butler and Tatum Nicole Butler; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Dec 26, 2007 Emilio R. "Mel" Constantino Emilio R. “Mel” Costantino, 88, of Rock Springs, died Dec. 21, at his home. He was born on Oct. 8, 1919, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Rocco and Apollonia Varello Costantino. He attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1937. He was a United States Army Air Corps veteran of World War II where he served in Europe. He married the former Clementina Maritano in 1946 and she preceded him in death in 2005. He and his brothers began their career with Tri-State Lumber Company. They later became Costantino Brothers Contracting and built many homes throughout Rock Springs. He went into business in 1974, with one of his sons and the company was called Costantino Construction. His interests included spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to travel, play golf, bowl, woodworking and was a Wyoming Cowboy fan. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community; BPO Elks Lodge, Italian-American Lodge and American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. Survivors include two sons, John Rocco Costantino and wife Becky, and Paul Costantino, one daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Alan Tominc, two sisters-in-law, Angie Costantino and Aldina Costantino, all of Rock Springs, three grandchildren, Tracy Tominc of San Diego, Calif., Tina Saxowsky and husband Marc of Atlanta, Ga., and Jack Emilio Costantino of Rock Springs; one great-grandson Dominic Emilio Saxowsky; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; five brothers John, Pete, Aldo, Quinto and Lawrence; and one sister, Marina =. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Dec. 28 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Vase Chapel. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel tomorrow from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday until time of funeral services. The family suggests donations in his memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Meals On Wheels c/o Young At Hearts Senior Citizen's Center or the charity of your choice. --- Green River Star, Dec 26, 2007 Albert James Bartolic Albert James Bartolic, 42, Rock Springs, died Dec. 20, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, following an 18-month recovery from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on July 30, 1965, in Rock Springs, the son of Emil and Martha Bartolic. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1984. While in high school, he was very active in sports. He was on the high school football team that played for the state championship in 1983. He was also on the track team and his relay team held a state record for more than 20 years. Following graduation he entered the U.S. Air Force and became crew chief on a C-130. He received an award for being the Airman of the Year. When he was discharged from the Air Force he moved to Vancouver, Wash., and worked for Boeing Aircraft where he became a master machinist. He later moved to Ely, Nev., and was employed by BHB. When he decided to move back to Rock Springs, he started his own contracting business and then went to work for Questar where he was last employed. He loved the outdoors and spent all the time he could fishing, hunting, four wheeling, skiing and anything else he could do in the country. He loved being with family and friends. Bartolic especially loved spending time at the cabin in Pinedale, and barbecuing pigs at gatherings. He married Patricia Bath in Rock Springs and they later divorced after many years but always remained very good friends. Survivors include his parents Emil and Martha Bartolic; daughter Meghan, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Rick Bartolic and wife Anne of Evanston; one sister Tracy Cuin and husband Mike of Rawlins; his best friend and companion Carolyn “Carrie” Moore and her three daughters Ashley, Mariah and Brittany,, all of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mike and Pauline Bartolic and Clara Wisniewski. Following cremation, memorial services were conducted Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The family suggests that donations in his memory be made to St. Joseph's Children's Home. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 2007 Logan Dies on Dec. 23 SALT LAKE CITY—Henry Allan Logan, 74, died Dec. 23, 2007 in Salt Lake City of natural causes. Logan was born Nov. 16, 1933 in Clyde Park, Mont., to Charles Logan and Norma Hooper. Logan served for four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and worked for James Brothers Painting for 30 years. His interests include camping, fishing and traveling. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion and Eagles. Logan had four children, Curtis Logan and wife Irma of Shelby, Mont., Charles Logan and wife Linda of Great Falls, Mont., Cindy and husband Nick Peterson of New Mexico and Roberta Pilgram and husband Rod of Great Falls; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. Logan was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters. Logan is survived by long-time companion, Mary White; and two sisters, Mildred and husband Howard Carter of Livingston, Mont. and Helen Sharon of Sacramento, Calif. Services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 2007 Emma Louise Ryder Emma Louise Ryder, 90, of Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she was born Emma Louise Magagna on March 10, 1917, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Valentine and Adolpha Magagna. She attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School in 1935. She married Sam Ryder Jr. in Rock Springs on Aug. 15, 1941, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 1992. Mrs. Ryder was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and enjoyed attending the Christian Women?s Group and St. Michaels. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Kathy Ryder of Rock Springs; two granddaughters, Sherrie Ryder of Omaha, Neb., and Dr. Jamie Ryder of Pittsburg, Kansas; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Victor Magagna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. ---