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Anthony Wiley
Anthony Wiley, 61, of Sheridan, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. A celebration of life will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil Wold officiating. Mr. Wiley was born in Denver to Norman and Helen Wiley on Nov. 23, 1946. He married
Lynnelle Gravning on Feb. 3, 1965, in Denver. He lived in Sheridan for more than 30 years, worked as a tile contractor, and owned his own business, Shamrock Tile. He was a member of the Eagles Club and the local Walleye Club. He enjoyed having coffee with friends, hunting, fishing and competing in Walleye tournaments with his son. He was known as a friend to all, outgoing, helpful, and a devoted husband and father. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Karen Mills and Mary Wiley. Survivors include his mother of Sheridan; his wife; a daughter, Tammy Severs of Sheridan; a son, Chris of Sheridan; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and a nephew.
Beverly J. Wallitsch
Beverly J. Wallitsch, 73, of Sheridan, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Westview Health Care Center. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Mrs. Wallitsch was born Dec. 14, 1934, in Los Angeles to Herbert and Alice Boner. She married
Rudy Wallitsch in Sheridan in July 1954. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, socializing and making people laugh, animals, cooking, music, dancing, travel, old movies, playing card games and bingo. Her husband preceded her in death. She was the companion of John Norwash of Sheridan. Survivors include her children, Helen Fuller of Gillette, Shirley Wallitsch of New York City, and Rudy Wallitsch Jr. of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Elaine Friedman of Phoenix and Ann Carson of New Orleans; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may benefit Holy Name Catholic Church, 9 S. Connor St., Sheridan WY 82801.
Hildegarde M. Dallman
Hildegarde M. Dallman, 97, of Sheridan, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Sheridan Manor. Memorial service will be at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minn. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Oct. 15, 1910, near Hutchinson to John and Augusta (Zabel) Lambke, she married
Eldor J. Dallman on June 10, 1933. She was a homemaker and helped her husband on their dairy farm. Mr. Dallman died in 1980. Mrs. Dallman moved to Sheridan in 2006 to live with her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Geraldine; a great-granddaughter; and six siblings. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Delf of Sheridan; a son, Dr. John Dallman of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; a sister, Ruth Beach of Dassel, Minn.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
John L. Johnsen
John L. Johnsen, 43, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in his home. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Roger Brinkeroff officiating. Born Jan. 31, 1965, in Oxnard, Calif., to Warren and Ruby (Cedar) Johnsen, he grew up and attended schools in Kaycee. He moved to Sheridan in 1984. He married
Selina Crabtree on Dec. 27, 1985, in Sheridan. He worked as a drywaller for several Sheridan companies. He enjoyed working on cars. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Brandy and Shera of Sheridan; a brother, Dean Johnsen of Kansas City, Mo.; four sisters, Kim Tinken and Dana Jensen of Iowa, Marta Spracklen of Casper, and Lynn Brock of Kaycee; and two grandchildren.
Dennis L. Duncan
Dennis L. Duncan, 67, of Sheridan, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Born Dec. 25, 1940, in Buffalo to Lee and Viola (Gray) Duncan, he grew up and graduated from high school in Buffalo and attended Casper College. He married
Susan McFadden on Sept. 17, 1980, in Buffalo. Mr. Duncan worked construction as a heavy-equipment operator for much of his life for companies in Casper, Buffalo, Gillette, Sheridan and Billings. He competed in many Wyoming and Montana rodeos in team roping and steer wrestling. He also enjoyed cooking, fishing, spending time with friends and family, attending rodeos and ropings with his children, and sharing a good joke. He was known as a people person with a caring nature. He is survived by his wife; a son, Tyrell of Sheridan; daughters Jessica of Sheridan and Denise O&rsquoByrne of Grand Junction, Colo.; a brother, Gary Duncan of Buffalo; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Cancer Support Group, c/o Steve Songer, 854 Olympus Drive, Sheridan, WY 82801
Mary V. Miller
Mary V. Miller, 63, of Banner, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in her home. Cremation has taken place. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Nov. 14, 1944, in Sheridan to John Anton and Rose Mary (Goryl) Zowada, she grew up in Acme and Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School. She married
Robert G. Miller on April 4, 1964, in Sheridan. They lived on the ranch and owned and operated Miller Cattle Co. on Piney Creek. They retired in 1999 and moved to Murphy Gulch. She enjoyed gambling in Deadwood, S.D. A published poet, she enjoyed hunting for arrowheads and feeding birds. Survivors include her husband; daughters Lori Miller of Sheridan and Chris Browning of Gillette; a brother, Paul Zowada of Sheridan; sisters Toni Garretson of Phoenix and Esther Mathews and Rosalie DaBell of Sheridan; and five grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Marine Corps League Toys for Tots, P.O. Box 6525, Sheridan, WY 82801.
William 'Bill' Link
Interment services for William "Bill" Link of Sheridan are 10 a.m. Sunday at Jack and Nellie Murray&rsquos ranch in Kirby, Mont. The ranch is located on state Highway 314 between mileposts 25 and 26 on the west side of the road. For additional directions, call 674-8274 or (406) 757-2244. Mr. Link, 87, died Oct. 3, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. A full obituary for Mr. Link ran Oct. 7 in The Sheridan Press.
Clarence 'Earl' Voogd
Clarence "Earl" Voogd, 74, of Sheridan, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Westview Health Care Center. Viewing will be 4-8 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter&rsquos Episcopal Church with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born April 30, 1934, in Sheridan to Homer and Jessie (Rose) Voogd, he was raised in the Sheridan and Banner area. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1953. He married
Margaret &ldquoPeggy&rdquo Harrison on Aug. 12, 1956, at St. Peter&rsquos Episcopal Church. He completed vocational courses in welding and auto mechanics. He was employed at Skarr Motors, where he began a lifelong interest in Studebaker cars. At age 18, he went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring in 1998 after 43 years. Mr. Voogd was a 50-year member of the United Transportation Union and a founding member of the Taylor School HO Rail Road Club. He also belonged to the Wyoming License Plate Society and Northern Wyoming Studebaker Club. He enjoyed Ford tractors, Studebakers and Chevy pickups, collecting anything related to trains, old tools, license plates, and gardening, and growing his own flowers. He was preceded in death by his wife; a son, Dan Voogd; and a brother, Stan Voogd. Survivors include sons Nicky of Sheridan and David of Denver; a daughter, Terri Voogd of Sheridan; a brother, Homer Voogd Jr. of Sheridan; one granddaughter; and nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Jones Family Relief Fund, c/o St. Peter&rsquos Episcopal Church, 1 S. Tschirgi St., Sheridan, WY 82801, or Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan.
Lane Todd Goldhammer
Lane Todd Goldhammer, 13, of Sheridan, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. Viewing will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Big Horn School gymnasium with the Rev. Phillip Wold officiating. Born Aug. 9, 1995, in Rapid City to Jay and Jana Goldhammer, he was an eighth-grader at Big Horn Middle School. He was involved in school activities and sports and enjoyed the outdoors, his pets, and especially his dirt bike and hunting and fishing with friends and family. He lived in Upton before moving to Sheridan in 2006. He was active in the youth program at Trinity Lutheran Church. He was known to bring tears of laughter to many friends and family with his unique sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sally Goldhammer. Survivors include his parents; three siblings, Grady, Quinn Anna, and Gracie; maternal grandparents Jack and Coleen Parrent of Upton; and paternal grandfather Paul Goldhammer of Wall, S.D.
Wesley D. Rodocker
Former Sheridan resident Wesley D. Rodocker, 53, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Phillip Wold officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Born Feb. 15, 1955, in Newcastle to Lyle and Myra (Eastabrooks) Rodocker, he came to Sheridan in 1965. He graduated from high school in Sheridan, where he was active in band and wrestling. He served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1977. After the service, he returned to Sheridan, where he worked in logging for a time.
He moved to Seattle in 1986, where he worked various jobs including construction and as a caregiver. Mr. Rodocker enjoyed hunting, fishing, antiques and collecting coins and grease caps. Survivors include his mother, Myra Snider of Sheridan; a son, Anthony Rodocker of Gering, Neb.; a stepsister, Pat Chappell; one granddaughter; and several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801, or the donor&rsquos choice.
Arnetus May Frickey
Former Sheridan resident Arnetus May Amby Frickey, 91, of Loveland, Colo., died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. Memorial services were Oct. 2 at Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home in Loveland. Born April 13, 1917, in Bartlesville, Okla., to Fred and Myrtle Baker, she grew up in Idaho and Montana. She married
Gerald Frickey on June 23, 1940, in Sheridan, where they lived until moving to Casper in 1955, then Loveland in 1966. She was a charter and 50-year member of Friendship Chapter No. 51, Order of the Eastern Star in Sheridan and a 50-year member of Sahida Temple No. 86, Daughters of the Nile, also in Sheridan. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Marty Meier, in 2001. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Jeri Anne Frickey of Aurora, Colo., and Lee Brown of Glenrock; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Hospice of Larimer County, c/o Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home, 1002 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO 80537.
Wallace Robert Benson
Wallace Robert Benson, 91, of Sheridan, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Sheridan. No services are planned. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Dec. 3, 1916, to Oscar and Jenny Benson in Eaton, Colo., he grew up on a farm west of Greeley, Colo. He graduated in 1935 from Greeley High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1941. Captured in Anzio, Italy, by the German army, he spent two years as a prisoner of war until released by the Russians in May 1945. Mr. Benson married
Marion (no surname available) in Tacoma, Wash., on March 1, 1947. Mrs. Benson died in 2007. Taking advantage of the GI Bill, he graduated from Colorado A&M (Colorado State University) in 1952. From 1954 until 1980 he worked for the Wyoming Highway Department in Cheyenne. At the time of his retirement, he headed the photogrammetry department. The Bensons were members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cheyenne. They moved to Sheridan in 2006. Mr. Benson enjoyed bowling and was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth, and brothers Raymond and Clarence. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Lance of Sheridan; a son, Ross of Fort Worth, Texas; and five grandchildren.
Anna P. Patrick
Anna P. Patrick, 99, of Kaycee and Buffalo, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Friday and 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday at Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Danny Davis officiating. Burial and graveside services will follow in Willow Grove cemetery in Buffalo. Memorials may benefit Buffalo Senior Center, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Leola B. Ole Wilson
Leola B. "Ole" Wilson, 92, of Medford, Ore., died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, according to her family. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is Monday in Medford. A graveside service in Sheridan is planned later. Mrs. Wilson was born Aug. 12, 1916, to George J. and Louise Borland. She married
Eldon L. Wilson on May 4, 1937, in Sheridan, where they lived until 1949. They moved to Worland and opened Wilsons Drive-In, operating the business until 1962, when they returned to Sheridan. Mr. Wilson was employed at Champion Funeral Home. In 1969, the couple moved to Casper, where Mr. Wilson worked for the Wyoming Department of Revenue. They retired in 1979 and returned to Sheridan. Mr. Wilson died in 1998, and Mrs. Wilson moved to Medford. Survivors include a daughter, Gay Patterson, of Medford; a son, Gary of Worland; five grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Rogue Valley Medical Center Foundation, 2650 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford, OR 97504.
William Bill Link
William Bill Link, 87, of Sheridan, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at Bethesda Worship Center. Interment of cremains will be Oct. 19 in Kirby, Mont. Call 674-8274 for specific directions. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Dec. 5, 1920, in Greeley, Colo., to Christ and Katherin Link, he grew up in Greybull and attended school in Emblem until he had to help on the family farm. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1939-45, when he returned to Wyoming and began a 56-year career as a cowboy working on ranches in Wyoming and Montana, including Faddis Kennedy, Padlock Ranch, Hope Ranch, Wolf Ranch and the N Bar. He married
Doreen Bomar in 1961. Mr. Link enjoyed roping and continued following the sport as well as rodeo and bull riding. He was preceded in death by his wife and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include a son, Russ of Sheridan; a brother, Adam Link of Colorado; three sisters, Emma Jensen, Esther Link and Martha Werebelow of Greybull; and two granddaughters.
Linda J. McKenzie
Sheridan native Linda J. McKenzie, 64, of Buffalo, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Thursday and 8-9:30 a.m. Friday at Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tom Saur officiating. Graveside services and burial will follow in Willow Grove cemetery. Born Oct. 7, 1943, in Sheridan, to Steven and Dorothy (Hepp) Will, she attended Kearny and Shell Creek country schools before her family moved to Story. She grew up in Sheridan County and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1961. In high school, she participated in intramural sports and was a member of Girls Athletic League, Future Nurses of America and the Pep Club. After high school she attended Billings Business College for one year and took a job with Riley Motor Co. in Sheridan. She also clerked at Tuckers Inc. in the 1960s and was secretary to Dr. Riggs in the superintendent of schools office in Sheridan. She married
Raynard McKenzie on Sept. 11, 1968, in Helena, Mont., and they resided in California for a short time before moving to Prescott, Ariz. The couple returned to Wyoming in 1969, working for various ranches in Sheridan and Johnson counties. They moved to Buffalo, where Mrs. McKenzie was a teachers aide for the Johnson County School District for 14 years beginning in 1978. She retired in 1993 and volunteered at Meadowlark School in Buffalo, where she assisted Mrs. Dahls and Mrs. Smiths reading classes. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, a Cub Scout den mother, 4-H community leader, taught crafts for Johnson County Homemakers Hobby Days, and belonged to Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Preceptor Lambda, where she was secretary many times. She was also a longtime member of Wyoming Homemakers, serving on state committees and as secretary, vice president and president of the Johnson County Council many times. She enjoyed her grandchildren, collecting angels, brass candlesticks and salt and pepper shakers, camping, crocheting, painting Christmas figurines, and visiting with her friends on the computer, and working with children. She was preceded in death by a brother, David Will. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Scott of Powell and Bill of Buffalo; a brother, Steven Will of Sheridan; three grandchildren; an aunt; an uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials may benefit the Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice in c/o Adams Funeral Home.
