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Harry C. Little
Harry C. Little, 53, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Richard Welch officiating. Burial will be in Oregon Trail Veterans cemetery in Evansville. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Little was born July 24, 1951, in White Salmon, Wash., to Ben and Joan (Barker) Little. He grew up and graduated from high school in Washington. He enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Sacramento. He married
Laura Keele on Feb. 28, 1979, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and they were sealed in the Ogden Temple in 1982. They divorced in 1989. Mr. Little moved to Rock Springs, where he worked on oil rigs. He later moved to California and worked at the sugar plant in Santa Maria for several years. He moved to Sheridan in 1996. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he performed missionary work. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Bobby; and his first wife, Deborah, whom he married
in the mid-1970s. Survivors include four sons, Benjamin Keele (Little), Clifford Little, Austin Little and Scott Little, all of Las Vegas; a daughter, Maribah Little of Salt Lake City; and one grandson.
Eva McNealey
Eva McNealey, 84, of Sheridan died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Viewing is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mrs. McNealey was born Jan. 18, 1921, in Sheridan to Walter and Regie Hampton. She married
Glen Warden in 1939. He died in 1943. She married
Dean McNealey in 1950. She worked at Sheridan Memorial Hospital for 24 years until 1992, when she retired. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by Mr. McNealey, four brothers and an infant sister. Survivors include two sons, Jim of Clarksville, Tenn., and Mike of Buffalo; a daughter, Mary Feindt of Denver; a sister, June Kepp of Cheyenne; a brother, Claude Hampton of Alamogordo, N.M.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Arden `Mick' Darnell
Arden L. Mick Darnell, 83, of Sheridan died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at Sheridan Manor. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff, Neb. Local arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Darnell was born June 20, 1921, in Lynch, Neb., to Luke and Sera (Chambers) Darnell. He grew up and attended schools in Lynch. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942 and served with the 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal and Bogainville. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He married
Dorothy Braithwaite on Oct. 15, 1944, in Spencer, Neb. After his discharge, he worked as a butcher until 1990, when he retired. He enjoyed woodworking, working with animals especially horses and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters and eight brothers. Survivors include two sons, Michael of Sheridan and Maurice of Greeley, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Discretionary Fund in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Harley Bartenhagen
Harley G. Bartenhagen, 78, of Sheridan died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at Sheridan Manor. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Inurnment will in Sheridan Elks cemetery with military honors. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Bartenhagen was born March 29, 1926, in Casper to William and Eleanor (Purkey) Bartenhagen. He grew up and attended schools in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School. He joined the Navy in March 1944 in Bremerton, Wash., and served on the aircraft carrier USS Belleau Wood. He was honorably discharged in May 1946. After the service, he worked at Sheridan VA Medical Center, first as a nursing assistant and later in the water and sewage treatment plant. He married
Mary Moshovsky in 1950 in Sheridan. After retirement, he enjoyed travel, hunting, camping, fishing and being with his grandchildren. He taught his sons, grandsons and many neighborhood children how to work on bicycles, motorcycles and cars. A life member of Sheridan Elks Lodge 520, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Miech, and a half brother, Wesley Hoffman. Survivors include three sons, Steven of Denver, David of Williston, N.D., and Keith of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Lexie Culligan of Sheridan; a sister, Eunice Hansen of Sandy, Utah; a brother, Carl of Sheridan; and nine grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Center Meals on Wheels in care of Brenda Torrens and Nicole Christensen, Bank of the West, P.O. Box 9000, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Helen Holwell
Helen Holwell, 100, of Sheridan died today, Jan. 31, 2005, at Sheridan Manor. Arrangements are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Shepley `Tina' Niedringhaus
Elizabeth `Tina' Niedringhaus, 78, of Sheridan died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, in Westview Health Care Center. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Kenneth D. Lesh
Sheridan native Kenneth D. Lesh, 66, of Vernal, Utah, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at his residence. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Vernal with the Rev. Nina Stasser officiating. Arrangements are with Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Mr. Lesh was born March 29, 1938, in Sheridan to Fae Clark and Kenneth Boyd Lesh. He was the stepson of Harold E. Atterbury. He attended schools in Sheridan and was a 1960 graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-66 and in the Reserve from 1966-72. He was a navigator/countermeasures officer and member of the 13th Bomb Squadron. While serving in Vietnam, he received the Air Force medal for meritorious achievement during military flights. He moved to Vernal in 1966 and worked at Slumberger Wells Services until 1967, when he became a civil engineer for the U.S. Forest Service. He retired in 1994. He married
Janet Banks on Nov. 18, 1967. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hiking, fishing, skiing and horseback riding. In addition to participating with his daughters in horse shows, he was a show announcer. He also belonged to Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Vernal Elks Lodge, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and Rising Star Riders saddle club. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Kathy Kunz and Heidi Iverson; and a granddaughter. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Arthur L. Ward
Former Sheridan resident Arthur Lee Bub Ward, 81, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at his home in Alliance, Neb. Funeral services were Jan. 14 at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services with military rites were at Crawford cemetery. Mr. Ward was born June 8, 1923, in Alliance to Benjamin and Olive (Benjamin) Ward. He married
Mary Jane Strick on July 6, 1947, in Alliance. He worked for the Nebraska Fish and Wildlife Game Commission for many years and served in the 2nd Cavalry Brigade at the end of World War II. He was a herdsman for the Beckton Stock Farm in Sheridan for many years and foreman for the Star Ranch north of Lakeside, Neb. He enjoyed fishing with his brother at Deer Field, S.D. He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks and the Red Angus Association. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Sandra S. Suhr of Minatare, Neb., Janet L. Woodworth of Gillette, Connie J. Hilliker of Gordon, Neb., Thelma L. Muhr of Alliance and Linda J. Heflin of Harlan, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the VA or the Good Samaritan Health Care Center Alzheimer's Unit.
Donald `Pete' Lay
BUFFALO - - Donald Pete Lay, 67, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, in Johnson County Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kirk Peters officiating. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery with military graveside honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Cancer Support Group in care of Adams Funeral Home.
Berneice Todd
Berneice Todd, 74, of Alliance, Neb., died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, in Rapid City Regional Hospital. She was mother of Janelle Kukuchka of Sheridan and Susan Lanka of Ranchester. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance with the Rev. Brian Ernest officiating. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the church. Mrs. Todd was born June 11, 1930, in Hemingford, Neb. She married
Jack V. Todd on Nov. 23, 1950. Survivors include her husband; two other children, Gretchen Rischling and Jim Todd of Alliance; two sisters, Madelyn Boyer of Alliance and Sharon Engel of Rushville, Neb.; a brother, Don Christensen of Gering, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorials may be made to the Alliance Public Schools Foundation-Band Program, 1601 Sweetwater, or to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1104 Cheyenne, Alliance, NE 69301.
Hulda Faye Kysar
Hulda Faye Kysar, 90, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, in Sheridan Manor following a long illness. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Mrs. Kysar was born March 31, 1914, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Henry Allen and Hazel May (Vradenburg) Moore. She grew up and attended schools in New York and moved to California in 1958. She moved to Sheridan in 1972 and lived in Heritage Towers for many years before moving to Sheridan Manor. She was a volunteer worker at the Sheridan VA Medical Center and member of the Rebekah Assembly of Wyoming for many years, serving as district deputy president and noble grand. She also belonged to Navy Mothers and Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Steve of Seal Beach, Calif.; a son, Raynard Wrobleski of Oregon; two granddaughters; and four great-grandsons.
Laura F. Michalek
Former Sheridan resident Laura F. Michalek, 80, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, in Cheyenne. At her request, cremation has taken place, and a private memorial service will be later. Mrs. Michalek was born Aug. 28, 1924, to Andrew Garom and Pauline (Sumgallal) Brenkus. She attended schools in Sheridan. She married
Joseph Peter Michalek. He preceded her in death. She later lived with her sister in Denver, Sheridan and Cody before moving to Cheyenne. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching sports on television. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Terry Ann (Deutsch) Edgar of Cody. Survivors include a son, Michael of Denver; a sister, Charlotte Newton of Cheyenne; and a brother, John of Banner.
Frances F. Eckerman
Frances F. Eckerman, 87, of Sheridan died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Sheridan Manor. At her request, cremation has taken place, and a private family memorial service will be later. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Eckerman was born Dec. 31, 1917, in Miles City, Mont., to Frank and Lulu Belle (Miller) Kelsey. She grew up and attended school in Powder River County, Mont. She graduated from Sheridan High School. After high school, she married
. She was later divorced. She spent most of her adult life in Wyoming. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Survivors include many nieces and nephews.
James A. Wisner
James A. Wisner, 75, of Sheridan died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Viewing is until 7 p.m. today at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Revs. Ronald Nelson and Wilbur Holz officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with military rites by the American Legion and Wyoming National Guard. Mr. Wisner was born Nov. 4, 1929, in Metz, Ind., to Liston and Luella (Porter) Wisner. He grew up and graduated from high school in Metz. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the military police. After service he was a police officer in Angola, Ind., for 22 years. He married
Norma French on April 16, 1954, in Angola. After leaving the police force, he became a probation officer. He also worked part time at Weight Funeral Home for a number of years. He moved to Sheridan in 1992. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, American Legion, Moose Lodge and Fraternal Order of Police. He also belonged to Calvary Lutheran Church in Angola and Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheridan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. Survivors include his wife; a son, Stephen French of Aurora, Colo.; two daughters, Linda Prosser-Livingston of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Julie Adams of Sheridan; a brother, Richard of Auburn, Ind.; a sister, Glida Wisner of South Bend, Ind.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lynn Smith
BUFFALO - - Lynn Smith, 52, of Buffalo died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, after a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Su DeBree officiating. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Thursday and 8-9:30 a.m. Friday in the chapel. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Johnson County YMCA in care of the funeral home.
Tony Julio
Sheridan native Tony Julio, 91, of Denver, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004. Funeral services were Jan. 4 in Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colo. Mr. Julio was born Aug. 11, 1913, to Nick and Lucy Julio. He was a 1931 graduate of Thermopolis High School and a 1939 graduate of Rapid City School of Mines, where he earned a degree in chemical engineering. He worked on nuclear power plants throughout the United States and Europe. He volunteered at his church and at Hamilton Middle School, constructing manipulative devices for mentally and physically challenged children. Survivors include his wife, Selma; three daughters; one son; two sisters, Lucile Thompson of Pine Bluffs and Delma Latham of Salem, Ore.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Wiley J. Brimmer
Wiley J. Brimmer, 88, of Sheridan died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Cremation has taken place, and at Mr. Brimmer's request, no services are planned. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Brimmer was born July 17, 1916, in Hulett to Lyall and Iva M. (Butts) Brimmer. He married
Edna I. Pinky Thorn in Deadwood, S.D. He worked as a rancher until the beginning of World War II, then entered the U.S. Army and served until 1945. He returned home and resumed ranching. The couple moved to Sheridan in 1975 to be near their children. Mr. Brimmer enjoyed horseback riding, fishing and other outdoor activities as well as spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lorraine, K.C. and Thadeus; a son, Timothy; and a grandson. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Judy Pehringer of Sheridan; a son, David Mike of Sheridan; a sister, Freda Roberts of Whitefish, Mont.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Doris Witzleben
Doris Witzleben, 92, of Billings and Sheridan, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at St. John's Lutheran Home in Billings. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Terrace Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral Home. Mrs. Witzleben was born May 15, 1912, in Sheridan. She was the adopted daughter of C.B. Moore. She married
Carl Witzleben on March 2, 1935, in Sheridan. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother. Survivors include three children, Bob and Norma of Billings and David of Tigard, Ore.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth Kinmont Wilkins
Elizabeth Kinmont Wilkins, 70, of Sheridan died today, Jan. 21, 2005, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be in Lindenwood cemetery in Fort Wayne, Ind. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter or a recipient of the donor's choice in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Shirley Anne Poston
Shirley Anne Poston, 68, of Ucross died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at her residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Tim Tromble officiating, followed by a celebration of Mrs. Poston's life at noon at the White Buffalo. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Friday and 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A private burial by the family will be later. Mrs. Poston was born May 12, 1936, in Sheridan to Harold and Halcyon Scott. She grew up in Story and was a 1954 graduate of Sheridan High School. She participated in high school rodeo and was the Sheridan-WYO Rodeo Queen in 1953. She married
Louie Brock in 1954 in Story. They moved to Bozeman, Mont., where they attended college. They returned to Wyoming and resided on the family ranch south of Buffalo for 15 years. Mrs. Poston worked for several years as a secretary for the Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center. She later was employed on the Texaco ranch north of Buffalo as a secretary, wrangler and groundskeeper and later was a guide and outfitter. She worked for Texaco for more than 25 years, until her death. She moved to Story in 1971 and married
Chuck Poston there on Aug. 20, 1977. The Postons ranched in Story until 1998, when they moved to the ranch on Piney Creek near Ucross. Mr. Poston died in 1999. Mrs. Poston sponsored high school rodeo for many years and was a 4-H leader and a member of the Wyoming Cattle Women's Association, Beta Sigma Phi, PTO and the Piney Homemakers. She enjoyed bowling and playing darts. She continued to rodeo until ill health forced her to quit in 2002. She was an avid gardener, a member of the Wyoming Art Association and did craft shows with Western Handicraft. Survivors include two daughters, Berva Brock of Banner and Sherry Harms of Chandler, Ariz.; a sister, Galeen Rice of Hudson, Fla.; and four grandchildren.
