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Darlene American Horse
Darlene American Horse (Esevoneme`ehne`e), 51, of Sheridan died Feb. 10, 2008, in Sheridan. A wake service will be 7 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church in Busby, Mont. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, followed by burial in Busby cemetery. Arrangements are with Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth, Mont. Ms. American Horse was born June 17, 1956, in Crow Agency, Mont., to Ernest and Carrie (White Wolf) American Horse. She was an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. She grew up and attended school in Busby and Twin Falls, Idaho, and received her Associate of Arts degree at Sheridan Community College. She married
Jon W. Green in Lodge Grass, Mont. They later separated. Ms. American Horse was a chemical dependency specialist at Thunder Child, a youth counselor at Normative Services Inc., and a member of the Mormon Church. She enjoyed gardening, decorating her home, attending powwows, and beadwork. She was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. Survivors include three children, Joey Lee Green of Sheridan, and Sonja Marie Green and Joshua Djon Green, both of Seattle; her parents; five sisters, Marge Eagleman of Lame Deer, Mont., Alberta Fisher of Birney, Mont., Priscilla Reed of Kirby, Mont., Rosalee Moore of Twin Falls, and Orvilla Burris of Sheridan; four brothers, Newton American Horse and Mickey Wolfe, both of Sheridan, Sam American Horse of Uneeda, W.Va., and Bob Bragg of Casper.
Dale William McNabb
Memorial services for Dale William McNabb, 84, of Sheridan will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Heine officiating. Inurnment will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. McNabb died Feb. 9, 2008, in Sheridan Manor. He was born May 9, 1923, in Orchard, Neb., to Glen and Emma (Sollman) McNabb. He was a 1940 graduate of Orchard High School He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1947. He married
Evelyn Deibel on April 17, 1948, in Akron, Ohio. They lived in several towns in Iowa, as well as in Omaha, Neb., Laramie and Mesa, Ariz., before moving to Sheridan in 2005 to be near their son. Mr. McNabb was an avid fisherman and enjoyed sightseeing in the Big Horn Mountains. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was a champion boxer in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was self-employed in several businesses and a recognized industry leader in food brokerage, according to his family. He was preceded in death by a sister, Fern Quigley. Survivors include his wife; a son, Kevin of Dayton; a brother, Lyle of Omaha; a sister, Joanne Crotty of Norfolk, Neb.; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Memorials may be made to Martin Luther Grammar School, 1300 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Helen K. Warnke
Helen K. Warnke, 95, of Sheridan died Feb. 9, 2008, in Sheridan Manor. Memorial services will be later this summer. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Warnke was born Feb. 17, 1912, in Tripp, S.D., to Whittmore and Rosa (Wildermuth) Mikuska. She grew up and graduated from high school in Tripp. She married
Edmund Henry Warnke Sr. on July 24, 1934, in Mitchell, S.D. She was a homemaker until Mr. Warnke was killed in an automobile accident, then she worked as a cleaner for Mossholders, Vickery Lumber, Bloedorn Lumber, the Helvey Hotel and Gibson Lumber. She retired at age 89. She enjoyed music, reading and working circle puzzles. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and a great-grandson. Survivors include three sons, Tom and Ed Jr., both of Sheridan, and Jon of Torrington; two daughters, Rose Marie Buckley of Sheridan and Wanda Bodine of Torrington; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Dorothy Marguerite Waggoner
Former Clearmont resident Dorothy Marguerite Waggoner, 90, of Buffalo died Feb. 11, 2008, at her residence. Private burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery. A gathering in her honor will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Buffalo Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Waggoner was born Aug. 15, 1917, in Clinton, Ind., to Thomas and Sylvia Sharp. She went to school in Clinton and moved to Wyoming in 1932 to live with her grandparents. She married
Emmett Waggoner on Aug. 17, 1932, in Broadus, Mont. They ranched north of Gillette. They moved to Buffalo in 1939, and Mrs. Waggoner worked at Morrison's Laundry until 1947, when they moved to Clearmont. They owned and operated the Gem Cafe in Clearmont. They moved back to Buffalo in 1954, and Mrs. Waggoner returned to work at the laundry. She later worked in the laundry department of Johnson County Hospital for several years. She was a member of the Buffalo Bowling League. Mr. Waggoner died in June 1985. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Waggoner was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister and one grandson. Survivors include a son, Kells of Englewood, Colo.; a sister, Esther Lang of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.
Eugene Everett Pierson
BUFFALO - Eugene Everett Pierson, 83, of Buffalo died Feb. 8, 2008, in Johnson County Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Revs. Bill Davis and Gordon Henderson officiating. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery with military graveside rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Memorials may be made to John Graham Seventh-day Adventist School or Johnson County Diabetes Support Group in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82834.
James Arthur Crocker Long
BUFFALO - James Arthur Crocker Long, 84, of Buffalo died Feb. 8, 2008, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Pete Johnson as celebrant. A vigil service and rosary will be 7 p.m. today at the church. A Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Platte, Neb., followed by burial with committal service in Fort McPherson National cemetery in Maxwell, Neb. Arrangements are with Adams Funeral Home of Buffalo. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion chapters in care of the funeral home, 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82834.
Norma C. Legerski
Norma C. Legerski, 73, of Sheridan, died Feb. 8, 2008, at her daughter's home in Newcastle. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Elks Section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice in Newcastle in care of Carol Rossman, 134 Sweetwater Road, Newcastle, WY 82701 or Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Wilma May Wilson
Wilma May Wilson, 91, of Sheridan died Feb. 7, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Masonic 8 Section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wilma Wilson Nursing Scholarship in care of the Sheridan College Foundation, P.O. Box 6328, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Virginia N. Swearngin
Virginia N. Swearngin, 92, of Story died Feb. 8, 2008, in Sheridan Manor. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Elks cemetery. Memorials may be made to Story Woman's Club.
Robert J. Harrison
Mass of Christian Burial for Robert J. Harrison, 88, of Sheridan will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church in Streator, Ill., with Monsignor John J. Pendergast officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery in Streator with full military rites by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, with vigil service at 5 p.m., at Solon, Baker & Telford Funeral Home in Streator. Local arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Harrison died Jan. 30, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 30, 1919, in Streator to Henry and Nettie (Shefield) Harrison. He attended schools in Streator and was a 1937 graduate of Streator High School. He married
Geraldine Bishop on Dec. 21, 1944, in Streator. She died Jan. 12, 2008. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. during World War II, with tours in China, Burma and India. After service, he worked as a clerk and postmaster with the U.S. Postal Service for more than 40 years until retiring in 1984. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and a member and past exalted ruler of Streator Elks Club. He also belonged to Leslie G. Woods American Legion Post 217 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1492 and was past commander of Streator AMVETS. He was longtime member and past president of Streator Kiwanis and a member of Monsignor George A. Dzuryo Knights of Columbus 790. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, George R. "Jodie, " and two brothers, Henry and George. Survivors include a son, John Henry "Jack" of Sheridan; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Michael James Chase
Memorial services for Michael James Chase, 27, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Mr. Chase died Feb. 4, 2008, in an automobile accident. He was born June 23, 1980, in Sheridan to Eugene and Lynda (McCarthy) Chase. He grew up and attended schools in the Sheridan area and graduated from Sheridan High School. He married
Joni Powers on May 9, 2005, in Sheridan. He worked for Larry's Inc. for several years, then he owned and operated Wyoming Pools and Spas. He also worked in 2003 for Caza Drilling, then went to work for Spring Creek Coal as a heavy-equipment operator in 2004. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, coin collecting, working around the house, playing video games with his children, and being with his family. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Willo Chase. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kaleb and Gavin; a daughter, Katie; a brother, Tyson; two sisters, Danyelle Morton and Nikki Chase; his mother and stepfather, Lynda and Bryan Ristau; his father and stepmother, Gene and Toni Chase; and his grandparents, Garrett and Audrey Myer. Memorials may be made to Michael Chase Memorial Fund in care of Shelly Whitebear at First Interstate Bank Sugarland, 1613 Coffeen Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Elmer Charles Moody
Memorial services for Elmer Charles Moody, 83, of Sheridan will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Inurnment of cremains will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mr. Moody died Feb. 6, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1924, on a homestead near Sayle, Mont., to John and Edith (Robinson) Moody. He grew up on the homestead and graduated from high school in Broadus, Mont. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After service, he worked in logging in Alaska and, later, jobs in Sheridan. He married
Doris Brown on June 10, 1968, in Moorcroft. She died in 2002. He worked 25 years for Sheridan VA Medical Center. After retiring from the VAMC, he worked for Buggy Bath Car Wash for more than 20 years. He enjoyed gardening and reading. Survivors include a son, Matthew of Sheridan; a daughter, Christina of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Thomas of Greenville, Texas; and one grandson. Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library, 335 W. Alger Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Donald Lee Hyder
Funeral services for Donald Lee Hyder, 81, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Doolin officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mr. Hyder died Feb. 4, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born June 21, 1926, in Hopkins, Mo., to Sarah and Jesse Hyder. He grew up in Pickering, Mo. He joined the Coast Guard in 1943, with his mother's permission, and served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters during World War II. He was honorably discharged Feb. 12, 1946. He came to Sheridan after the war and worked at the Alamo gas station/motel. He married
Alice (Mickey) Lilley on May 24, 1947, in Hardin, Mont. He joined the National Guard and served in the Army during the Korean War. He was transferred to Fort Lewis, Wash. He was later honorably discharged, and he and his family moved to California, where he worked for the County of Los Angeles Maintenance and Sanitation District for 20 years, until retiring in 1983. He and his wife moved to Sheridan in 1984. A member of the Masonic Lodge since 1967, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, growing tomatoes, visiting with family and friends, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by siblings Marjorie Wolters, Francis Hyder, Lester Joe Hyder, Virginia Saggs, Florence Darby, and Etta (Hope) Janke. Survivors include his wife; five children, Donald Jr., Linda Fice, Ronald, Sarah and Roger; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center's Meals on Wheels program, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Rose Maye Parsons
Memorial services for Rose Maye Parsons, 70, of Sheridan will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Church of the Living God with Janell and Alan Ziegler officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Parsons died Feb. 2, 2008, in her residence. She was born Dec. 13, 1937, in Monarch to John and Lillian (Eslick) Vine. She grew up and attended schools in Monarch. She married
Virgil Tubby Badgett on Sept. 23, 1956, in Sheridan. She worked as a cook for Woolworth, the Palace Cafe, Skelly Truck Stop, and Trail's End Restaurant for many years. Mr. Badgett died in 1983. She married
Cecil Pee Wee Parsons on Sept. 15, 1987, in Sheridan. She enjoyed collecting black-and-white cows, fishing, camping, playing bingo, watching TV game shows, and being with her children, grandchildren and her dog Scooby. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Angel Showers, seven brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include her husband; a son, Kevin Badgett of Sheridan; four daughters, Rosie Sadler, Connie Deutsch, Sheila Badgett and Tami Badgett, all of Sheridan; a brother, Robert Moose Vine of Sheridan; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center's Meals on Wheels program, 211 Smith St., or to Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
