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Jackie Malyurek
Jackie Malyurek, 89, of Sheridan, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Phil Wold officiating. Born March 22, 1919, in Fort Meade, Fla., to Leonard and Levie Ellison, she was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1938. She married
Sheridan native Michael Malyurek on May 19, 1944, in Miami. She worked as a secretary for the Works Progress Administration while her husband served overseas in Burma during World War II. Following the war, the couple made their home in Sheridan, where she was a homemaker. Mrs. Malyurek served on the first board of directors for Rehabilitation Enterprises of North Eastern Wyoming. She enjoyed camping and fishing with her family, making quilts and canning. She was known for her Southern hospitality and lively sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her husband and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include four children, Danny Malyurek, Lana Wood and Shirley Malyurek, all of Sheridan, and Linda Farnsworth of Edgewood, N.M.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may benefit CHAPS, PMB 201, 1442 Sugarland Drive, Sheridan WY 82801.
Rhonda Kay Briscoe
Rhonda Kay Briscoe, 52, of Sheridan, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at her residence. At the family's request, no services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born May 4, 1956, in Scottsbluff, Neb., to David &ldquoPete&rdquo and Delores (Pullen) Briscoe, she moved with her family to Dayton when she was in sixth grade. She attended Dayton Elementary School, graduated from Tongue River High School in 1974, and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in physical education. She taught school in Lusk and Lyman for two years each before going to work as an electrician for Tenneco Mining Co. in Green River, where she was employed 10 years. She moved to Midwest and worked in Casper before moving to Sheridan in the mid-1990s. She was active in many sports in high school and college and won championships in the javelin and the shot put. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, horses, and her dogs and cats. She was preceded in death by her mother and one brother. Survivors include her father of Dayton; a brother, Roy Briscoe of Albuquerque, N.M.; and an adopted daughter, Jesse Anne Briscoe of Rawlins. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Shirley Diane Ingersoll
Shirley Diane (Harrsch) Ingersoll, 62, of Sheridan died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at her home. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Champion Ferries Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born Oct. 18, 1946, in Sheridan to Sylvanus Darvin Harrsch and Wilma Evelyn (Drake) Harrsch, a military family that moved several times. She spent much of her adult life in Sheridan. She enjoyed animals, particularly show horses, and won several ribbons at equestrian events. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Kay (Harrsch) Thompson, and a brother, Gregory. Survivors include three aunts.
Fanny Ann Clark
Fanny Ann Clark, 93, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount View cemetery in Basin with the Rev. Warren Frelund officiating. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Born March 7, 1915, in Meeteetse to Hubert and Estella Clawson Smith, she grew up in the Meeteetse area and graduated from Meeteetse High School. She married
Justice David Clark in Red Lodge, Mont., in 1934. She cooked at the Basin Cafe for many years. When her husband died, she moved to Birney, Mont., where she cooked at the Quarter Circle U Ranch before retiring and moving to Sheridan in 1970. Survivors include a son, Melvin of Sheridan; a brother, Frank Smith of Meeteetse; two grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sterling F. 'Corky' Corcoran
Sterling F. "Corky" Corcoran, 95, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at Westview Health Care Center. Burial will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Black Hills National cemetery with military honors. Born Nov. 17, 1912, in Redfield, S.D., to Charles and Ethelyn (Richardson) Corcoran, he was raised and educated in Redfield. He married
Frances Wiegel in Redfield on Sept. 20, 1941. Mr. Corcoran was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He spent most of his life as an electronic specialist for various government contractors. He was a member of American Legion Post 7 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by his wife, an infant daughter, a son, a granddaughter, three brothers and one sister. Survivors include five children, Sterling Jr. and Leilani Corcoran, both of Wyoming, Penny Corcoran and Donna Collins of Arizona, and Stuart Corcoran of South Dakota; two sisters, Myrna Crooks and Mavis Berry; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit American Legion Post 7, 137 N. Brooks St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Dorothy A. Schoofs
Dorothy A. Schoofs, 78, of Germantown, Wis., died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. Her daughter is Sandy Thiel of Sheridan. Visitation is 4 p.m. Monday followed by 7 p.m. services at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home in Menomonee Falls, Wis. Survivors include a son, Steven of Rosholt, Wis.; a second daughter, Pam of Sussex, Wis.; four brothers, Leo, Bill, Mark and Phillip; and a sister, Denise. Memorials may benefit Community Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship Fund, c/o Schmidt and Bartelt, N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051.
Lorna P. Thomas
Former Sheridan resident Lorna P. Thomas, 75, of Worland died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland following a brief illness. Cremation has taken place. At her request, there will be no formal services; her ashes will be scattered over the Pacific Ocean. Bryant Funeral Home in Worland is in charge of arrangements. Born March 7, 1933, in Upton to Ivan Earl and Norma Luella (Degner) King, she graduated from Ranchester High School in 1951. She married
Richard L. Chapman that year in Sheridan. The couple made their home in Sheridan until 1966, when she relocated to Phoenix. She moved to Worland in 2001 to be closer to her family and lived there until her death. She enjoyed painting, upholstering and refinishing furniture, attending flea markets, collecting sea shells, cooking, reading and her recent studies in Buddhism with a group in Worland. Survivors include four children, Keith Chapman of Ten Sleep, Randy Chapman of Los Alamos, N.M., Daryl Chapman of Naples, Idaho, and Valerie Orsulak of Glendale, Ariz.; four brothers, Loren King of Moorcroft, Larry King of Ten Sleep, and Lyle and Robin King, both of Newcastle; and four grandchildren.
Rollo Greimann
Rollo Greimann, 82, of Buffalo, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, Minn. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery in Blue Earth with military honors. Born Oct. 27, 1925, in Blue Earth to Ernest and Anna (Lau) Greimann, he grew up and went to school in Blue Earth, graduating from Blue Earth High School in 1943. He joined the U.S. Navy in January 1945 and was stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, where he was a pharmacist mate 3rd class.. He married
Phyllis Matthews in 1945 and they resided in Blue Earth, where Mr. Greimann farmed. Mrs. Greimann died in 1971. Mr. Greimann moved to Buffalo in 1988, sold stock trailers and refurbished antique tractors. He also operated a craft business making miniature harness and hay wagons for Bryer Horses. He lived in Buffalo with his companion, Mary Forcier, until his death. He enjoyed riding snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, hunting and the mountains. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Barry; a brother, Milt; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include a son, Gene Greimann of Hardin, Mont.; a daughter, Connie Peterson of Frost, Minn.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Buffalo Cancer Support Group, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Wilma Lena Lampman
Wilma Lena Lampman, 88, of Buffalo, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. Funeral services are 2 p.m. today at St. Luke&rsquos Lutheran Church in Buffalo with Pastor John Orwig officiating. Private interment is planned in Rawlins. Born on Feb. 19, 1920, in Rawlins to Billy and Lena Collins, she grew up in Rawlins and graduated from Rawlins High School in 1938. She married
Carl E. Latoski in 1939, and they resided in Rawlins, where she was a homemaker. She was divorced and in 1946 married
Neil Herther and continued to live in Rawlins. In the late 1970s she married
John Lampman. They lived in Rawlins and later in Pendleton, Ore. In 1994 she moved to Buffalo and in 1995 became a resident of Amie Holt Care Center. She had Parkinson&rsquos disease for more than 50 years. She enjoyed fishing, dancing and singing. She was preceded in death by her husband; a brother, Clarence Harper; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include a son, Steve Herther of Buffalo; three daughters, Connie Johnson of Cortez, Colo., Valerie Moeller of Eagle River, Alaska, and Lana Moyer of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Earl Harper of Victor, Mont.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and numerous extended-family grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Amie Holt Care Center, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82834.
Thomas J. McGrath Jr.
Thomas J. McGrath Jr., 83, of Barefoot, Bay, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Funeral liturgy will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Felix Martinito as celebrant. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. McGrath was born Dec. 9, 1924, in Medford, Mass., to Thomas J. and Catherine Monica (Hopkins) McGrath Sr.
He came to Sheridan from Florida in August to be near his son. Survivors include three sons, Carl of Sheridan, Kevin of Georgia, and Brian of Australia; three daughters, Sharon Yoker of Missouri, Pamela Baker of California, and Cathy McKim of Georgia; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mary Ingersoll
Mary Ingersoll, 92, of Buffalo died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in Johnson County Health Care Center. Services are 10 a.m. today at Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Saur officiating. Private interment will be in Willow Grove cemetery. Born June 7, 1916, in Hayden, Colo., to Marion and Josephine Yoast, she grew up on the family ranch outside Hayden and attended country school. After her schooling, she worked on the ranch.
She married
Oakley Carl Ingersoll on May 11, 1937, in Hayden. They made their home in Calpet, Wyo., where Mr. Ingersoll worked for Texas Oil Co. In 1941 they moved to Hamilton, Colo., and later to Toe Creek and Rangely, Colo. In 1955 they moved to Craig, Colo., where Mr. Ingersoll continued to work for Texaco. They moved to Casper in 1965 and Kaycee in 1970, retiring in 1972 and returning to Casper. In 1991 they moved to Buffalo. Mr. Ingersoll died in 1999. A lifelong member of Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Ingersoll enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, cooking and attending weekly hairstyling appointments at the Hen House. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, a sister and a grandson. Survivors include a son, Oakley Carl Ingersoll Jr. of Pinedale; two daughters, Mary Rhoads of Buffalo and Carla Ann Scott of Fort Collins, Colo.; a brother, Leonard Yoast of Hayden; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Buffalo Senior Center or Johnson County Library, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Olive Morris
Olive Morris, 79 of Sheridan, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place and per her request, no services are scheduled. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Morris was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Blaine, Okla., to James and Frances (Wilhite) Sherod. She graduated in 1950 from St. Vincent nursing program in Billings and worked as a registered nurse for more than 30 years in Cody and Sheridan. She married
Glenn Morris on Jan. 6, 1953, in Cody. Mrs. Morris enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, rock hunting, archeology, and gardening with her husband. She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Loewen. Survivors include her husband; two children, Brian Morris and Diane Mitchell, both of Sheridan; a niece; and a nephew. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Senior Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Jill Craven Horton
Jill Craven Horton, 45, of Buffalo, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, of cancer. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Monday at Adams Funeral Home chapel in Buffalo. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Big Horn Baptist Church in Buffalo with the Rev. Marty Rostad officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church. Private interment is planned. An education fund has been established for Mrs. Horton&rsquos daughters. Memorials may benefit the Jill Horton Memorial Fund, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Susan M. Schantz
Susan M. Schantz, 61, of Sheridan, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Christian wake service is 7 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Interment will follow in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born Aug. 6, 1947, in Richardton, N.D., to Joseph and Katherine Horst, she graduated from Glen Ullin (N.D.) High School in 1965. She married
Jerome Schantz on Aug. 24, 1968, in Glen Ullin. They divorced. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards with her friends and cooking, especially new recipes. She was devoted to her faith in God. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Schantz and Stephany Beaver of Sheridan; siblings Gary Horst of Sheridan, Bob Horst of Rock Springs, and Mary Kay Mate of Boise, Idaho; and two grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the University of Colorado Heart Transplant Program, c/o U.S. Bank, 203 S. Main St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
James W. Scheckla
James W. Scheckla, 80, of Sheridan, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral liturgy will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis as celebrant. Interment will be Friday in St. Anthony's cemetery in Tigard, Ore. Born Jan. 25, 1928, in Portland, Ore., to Albert and Gertrude (Ochs) Scheckla, he grew up on a farm in Tigard and graduated from St. Anthony's High School in 1946. He was a self-employed truck driver. He started logging at age 18 in Oregon. He started his own trucking company in Northern California, then sold it before moving to Ashland, Mont., in 1979. In 1981, he moved to Spearfish, S.D., and in 1984 he moved to Sheridan. Mr. Scheckla continued to be involved in logging and hauled logs in Alaska in 1994. He returned to Sheridan and did over-the-road trucking until his death. He enjoyed flying his own airplane, racing stock cars, collecting guns and coins, hunting, fishing, cooking, auctions, all music from the &rsquo40s, &rsquo50s, and &rsquo60s, and attending class reunions. He especially enjoyed yearly family reunions. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor; three brothers, Howard, Robert, and Charles (Chuck) Scheckla; and five sisters, Ethel Harris, Lucille Scheckla, Helen Kemmer, Edith S. Waterman, and Marie Hutchinson. Survivors include three sons, Craig Scheckla of Clam Gulch, Alaska, and Curtis and Bart Scheckla, both of Sheridan; one brother, Bernie Scheckla, of Oregon; one sister, Clara Kreick, of Oregon; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 9905 S.W. McKenzie St., Tigard, OR 97223
Roger Edward Tranel
Roger Edward Tranel, 73, of Buffalo, died Thursday, Oct. 16, in Buffalo. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Wednesday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Pete Johnson as celebrant. Burial will follow in Willow Grove cemetery with military honors. Memorials may benefit the Suzie Bowling Lawrence Hospice, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
