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John Battista Destefano
John Battista Destefano, 93, of Sheridan, WY, passed away September 6, 2009, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. John was born November 21, 1915, in Sheridan to Bart and Martha (Randono) Destefano. He graduated from Sheridan High School and worked many years as a banker at First Interstate Bank. As a participant in the D-Day Invasion of Normandy and later in the Pacific Theater, he served his country honorably during World War II. John enjoyed golfing, hunting, playing cards and time spent with family members. John was a member of Holy Name Church and Knights of Columbus. For many years, he served on the Thornrider Foundation and the Griffith Foundation Boards. John was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Battista Destefano and brother-in-law, Walter Salveson. He is survived by his sister, Lucy Salveson, two brothers, Alfred and Arthur Destefano and nieces Nancy (Dennis) Nelson, Mary (Steve) Harker, Sandy Destefano, Stephanie (Marshall) Townsend, Erin (Jake) Lingo, Gillian Destefano, Sophia Destefano, Sue (Don) Beck, Terry (Ed) Henson, and nephews Ron (Cinder) Destefano, Rich Destefano, Darold (Jennifer) Destefano, Jim (Emily) Nelson, Gene Nelson, Brent Destefano, Dominic Destefano, AJ Destefano, Jace Townsend, and Eugene Destefano. Mass of the Christian Burial was Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Stolcis officiating. Interment followed at Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Kane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made the Holy Name School Fund, P.O. Box 6611, Sheridan, WY or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
E.A. ‘Chic’ Dunne
E.A. “Chic” Dunne, 75, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Phil Wold officiating. Interment will be in the Elks Section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery with graveside services by Sheridan Elks Lodge 520 and military rites by American Legion Post 7 and the Army National Guard. Born July 26, 1934, in Sioux City, Iowa, to George and Muriel (Wright) Dunne, he grew up in Sheridan, attended Holy Name School, and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1952. He joined the Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. Afterward, he was a fireman in California, then moved to Sheridan, where he was a fireman at the VA Medical Center. He married
Dee Mathews on Dec. 15, 1955, in Sheridan. In 1970, Mr. Dunne started the WYO Barber Shop, which he owned and operated until his death. He was a member of Sheridan Elks Lodge 520 and the Elks’ D.A.R.E. program, was past exalted ruler of the Elks, and member of American Lodge Post 7, Big Horn Mountain Eagles, the Marine Corps League, and Trinity Lutheran Church. He played the trumpet in numerous bands from his high school years until the present. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, storytelling, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2008 and one brother. He is survived by two sons, Mike Dunne of Silverdale, Wash., and Matt Dunne of Aurora, Colo.; one daughter, Michelle McCune of Sheridan; four brothers, Calvin Dunne of Sheridan, James Gualco of Oregon, Patrick Gualco of Missouri, and Joseph Gualco of Iowa; his mother, Muriel Wilson; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the National Cancer Society, Cerebral Palsy Foundation, or Elks Youth Rodeo.
Daniel Orr
Daniel (Danny) Orr, 62, of Ranchester died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with Tony Forman of Cornerstone Church officiating. A celebration of life will follow at the American Legion. Born March 29, 1947, in Deadwood, S.D., to Ross H. "Shorty" and Luella (Frey) Orr, he graduated from high school in 1965 and served in the Navy from 1965 to 1969. He married
Linda Lenker on Feb. 11, 1983. Mr. Orr worked 20 years for the Forest Service, then worked at the VA until retiring. He loved to hunt and fish and to hit the casinos in Deadwood. He was past post commander of American Legion Post 7 and a member of Disabled American Veterans and the newer Eagles Lodge. He volunteered more than 1, 000 hours at the VA over the last 20 years He is survived by his wife; three sisters, Betty Orr of Buffalo, Chris Smith of Corvallis, Ore., and Louise Gregory of Germany; a brother, Wes Orr of Ennis, Mont.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit VA Volunteer Services, 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan, WY 82801 or American Legion Baseball, c/o American Legion, 137 N. Brooks St., Sheridan.
JOHN EGNOCE BUSZKIEWIC
JULY 8, 1922 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
John Egnoce Buszkiewic of Banner, Wyoming passed away on September 7, 2009 peacefully at Sheridan Memorial Hospital of natural causes. John was born to Ignac and Anna (Mates) Buszkiewic on July 8, 1922 in Kooi, Wyoming. He was baptized at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Kleenburn, Wyoming, in 1922. The following information was hand written by John himself reflecting upon his own life: : (Image of handwritten letter shown on Page 7, The Sheridan Press, September10, 2009) John enjoyed ranching, hunting, fishing, watching bull riding on television and riding his four wheeler. John especially enjoyed his children, grandchildren, great grand children and his friends and neighbors on Upper Prairie Dog Road. John was a World War II veteran. He went into the service in 1942. He was an airline mechanic and was sent to China, India and Burma. The long forgotten dangerous mission, called the “Hump, ” was vital to supply the Flying Tigers with their fuel and ammunition. He was a life long member of the NRA. John is survived by his sons Brett M. (Marcy) Buszkiewic, Banner, Wyoming, James J. (Sue) Buszkiewic, Littleton, Colorado, John P. Buszkiewic, Laramie, Wyoming, Robert A. (Kelly) Buszkiewic, Littleton, Colorado, Sean (Stacie) Moore, Laramie, Wyoming. He is also survived by grandchildren Jeremi (Alisha) Buszkiewic, and Brittany (Ty) Sorenson of Sheridan, Wyoming, Joe (Amy) Buszkiewic, McKenzie Buszkiewic, Kaitlyn Buszkiewic, Matthew Buszkiewic, and Jay Buszkiewic of Littleton, Colorado, Anna Buszkiewic, Norfolk, Virginia, Hailey Buszkiewic, Jacob Buszkiewic, Maxx Moore, McCall Moore, Morgan Moore and Preston Buszkiewic of Laramie, Wyoming. He is survived by his great-grand children Blaine Buszkiewic and Paison Buszkiewic of Sheridan, Wyoming. Also surviving John are niece Linda (Joe) Vanatta of Ash Creek and nephews George (Janet) Buszkiewic, Allan Legerski and Larry (Carie) Legerski of Sheridan, Wyoming. John is preceded in death by his parents, a brother George Buszkiewic and a sister Frances (Buszkiewic) Legerski Visitation will be Thursday, September 10, 2009, from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home, with a Vigil Service following at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Mass will be held on Friday September 11, 2009 at Holy Name Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. A private family interment will follow at the ranch on Upper Prairie Dog Rd. Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Animal Shelter in care of Security State Bank, attn: Kara Schreibeis, 2070 Coffeen Avenue,
Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801.
Norm Green
Norm Green, 67, of Buffalo died today, Sept. 9, 2009, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Willow Grove cemetery, Buffalo, with Pastor John Constantine officiating. Donations may benefit the Buffalo Senior Center in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82834.
Rev. Robert J. Palmer
The Rev. Robert J. Palmer, 83, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at his home in Estes Park, Colo., following a nine-year battle with prostate cancer. He was former pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Sheridan. Services will be 3 p.m. Sept. 19 at Community Presbyterian Church of the Rockies in Estes Park. His cremains will be buried at a later date in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Arrangements are with Allnutt Funeral Service in Estes Park. Born Dec. 6, 1925, in Superior, Wis., he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in December 1942, was called to active duty in May 1943, and discharged in April 1946. He held degrees from the College of Wooster in chemistry and from McCormick Theological Seminary in ministry. He was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in 1955. He married
Bobbe Sue Fletcher in July 1955. In addition to his Sheridan position, he was pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Saratoga and organizing pastor of United Presbyterian Church of Riverton. The Palmers lived here for 17 years and raised their family here. While he was in Sheridan, the new church was built on Colonial Drive. Also while in Sheridan, he became part of the Civic Theatre Guild acting in many plays and musicals and receiving a number of awards. He then served on the staff of the Presbytery of Alaska in Juneau becoming its general presbyter in 1986 and serving the outlying churches and lumber and fishing camps. Following retirement at the end of 1992, he was interim pastor at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Billings; interim executive, Presbytery of Yukon, Alaska; interim pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Ellensburg, Wash.; interim pastor, Eagle River Presbyterian Church, Alaska; and interim pastor, Skagway Presbyterian Church, Alaska. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen. Survivors include his wife; a brother, David of Sun City Center, Fla.; three sons, Kimball Morgan of Corte Madera, Calif., John Palmer of Lakewood, Colo., and Martin Palmer of Juneau; two daughters, Margaret O’Dell of Casper and Susan Palmer of Estes Park (since deceased); eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visit www.allnutt.com to view the online obituary and contact the family.
Susan Elizabeth Palmer
Former Sheridan resident Susan Elizabeth Palmer, 40, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at her home in Estes Park, Colo., following years of ill health. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sept. 19 at Community Presbyterian Church of the Rockies in Estes Park. Her cremains will be buried at a later date in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born May 6, 1969, in Lander, she was adopted by the Rev. and Mrs. Robert J. Palmer of Sheridan. She spent her childhood here, then moved in 1982 with the family to Juneau, Alaska, where she attended high school. In 1992 she married
Robert Van Cleave of Juneau. She lived in Juneau until 2006, when she joined her parents in Estes Park. Her father preceded her in death. Survivors include her mother, Bobbe of Estes Park; a son, Robert of Juneau; three brothers, John Palmer of Lakewood, Colo., Martin Palmer of Juneau, and Kimball Morgan of Corte Madera, Calif.; and a sister, Margaret O’Dell of Casper. Arrangements are with Allnutt Funeral Service in Estes Park. Visit www.allnutt.com to view the online obituary and contact the family.
John B. Destefano
John B. Destefano, 93, of Sheridan died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home. Vigil services will follow. Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Stolcis officiating. Interment will follow at Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Following interment, a reception will take place at Holy Name Church.
William L. Van Winkle
William L. Van Winkle, 73, of Sheridan died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Westview Care Center. Cremation has taken place and private services will be later. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Raymond McNeel
Graveside services for Raymond McNeel, 77, of Buffalo will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Afton cemetery with James Ritchey officiating. He died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. A visitation will be 3-9 p.m. Friday at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. Donations may benefit Crippled Children of Wyoming in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82834.
Jane Jensen
Former Sheridan resident Jane Jensen, 64, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Don Derryberry of First United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Nov. 2, 1944, in Rockford, Ill., to Kenneth and Evelyn (Fritz) Brazzell, she loved being with her family and was a Harley riding party gal. Survivors include a sister, Louise McRoberts; two children, Robert Kenneth Jensen and Ginger Marie Jensen; four stepchildren, Keith Allen Biffar, Allen Keith Biffar, Amy Jo Biffar and Kent William Biffar; and six grandchildren. Her memory can be honored by having fun and enjoying every moment, even if that means being a little extravagant. Memorials may benefit Heartland Family Services, Safe Haven Domestic Abuse Services, 2101 S. 42nd St., Omaha, NE 69105.
Iris Ferren
A celebration of the life of Iris Ferren, 86, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, the Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating. Inurnment immediately follows at Sheridan Municipal cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be at the church’s Fellowship Hall. She died July 24, 2009, at Sheridan Manor. Her obituary appeared in the July 29 Sheridan Press. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
MARGARET MAE COLE NEE RICHARDS
JULY 19, 1925 - AUGUST 23, 2009
Margaret Mae Cole Nee Richards, 84 of Sheridan, WY died Sunday, August 23, 2009. Margaret was born July 19, 1925 in Mulett, Indiana to Walter and Thelma (Bronson) Richards. Margaret was later joined by Dorothy Johnson (deceased) and Alice Richards Denhardt. Margaret spent her early years and graduated from high school in Mill Creek, Indiana. Her education continued at Indiana University. On December 24, 1944 Gordon Estes Cole and Margaret were united in marriage. Gordon then left for army service in W.W.II. Margaret worked for Kingsbury Ordinance plant during this time. After the war Gordon and Margaret moved to Chicago where Margaret was a homemaker. Richard Douglas Cole was their only son and their greatest joy. Margaret finished her studies at Roosevelt University with a degree in English with honors. She was a member of Delta Zeta Honor Society. She was awarded the designation of _Pearl_ for her years of dedicated membership. In 1984 Gordon retired from American Steel to Terre Haute, Indiana. In Terre Haute Gordon and Margaret were able to be near Margaret_s parents. She was a loving and devoted daughter and was able to care for them until their deaths. Margaret and Gordon enjoyed the love and friendship of her sister Alice and husband Bob and nieces nephews, trips up north to the family cabin, golfing, trips to Gulf Shore and their vegetable garden at the family farm in Terre Haute. Margaret and Gordon spent many vacations and happy days with their grandchildren Janelle Cole, Ashland, WI, Gareth and wife Cora Cole and great- grandchildren Evan and Callie, Silverdale, WA, Stephanie and husband Cody Stanton, Joshua Tree, CA and Diana Cole, Sheridan, WY. Preceding her in death were her parents and husband, and sister Dorothy. The family would like to thank Sheridan Memorial Hospital and Sheridan Manor for their loving care of Margaret. Funeral arrangements will be in Indiana at a later date.
Gary Miller
Gary Miller, 54, of Sheridan died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. No services are planned. Interment will be at Black Hills National cemetery in Sturgis, S.D.
Born July 3, 1955, in Portland, Ore., to Raymond and Barbara (Cary) Miller, he served in the Army and enjoyed working at carnivals. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Edwin H. Cook
Sheridan native Edwin H. Cook, 81, of Lexington, Neb., died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Michael Gruhn officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Greenwood cemetery at Lexington. Born Nov. 20, 1927, in Sheridan to Henry and Katherine (Pitsch) Cook, he attended school here but dropped out in his senior year to serve in World War II in the United States Navy. After military service, he returned to finish high school, graduating in 1948. He married
Maxine Bolinger on Dec. 5, 1948, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan. Mr. Cook worked at Sheridan Iron Works and helped with farming operations in Wyoming and Montana. The couple moved in 1954 to California, where he repaired appliances and drove a fuel truck. The family moved to Seward, Neb., where he attended Concordia Teacher’s College from 1958 to 1961, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education. They moved to Milwaukee, Piedmont, Calif., then to Buffalo, where he taught school. He also worked as a carpenter, sold insurance, and then attended the University of Utah, where he graduated with a master’s degree in education. He attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Ill. He served parishes in Wyoming and Nebraska until retiring in 1990, when he moved to Lexington to be near family. He continued to work with several area churches. He enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking, and took great pride in his yard and flowers. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson. Survivors include his wife; one son, Perry Cook of Lemoore, Calif.; one daughter, Teresa Maxcy of Lexington; a brother, Bill Cook of Watsonville, Calif.; a sister, Lee Bobosky of Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews Memorials may benefit Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, “The Lutheran Hour, ” or donor’s choice.
James R. Swisher
James R. Swisher, 61, of Ranchester died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at his home. Cremation has taken place and private services are planned later for family and close friends. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Sept. 19, 1947, in Opekeskia, W.Va., to Vernon and Geraldine (Garland) Swisher, he graduated from high school in Butte, Mont., and served in Vietnam. He married
Charlotte I. Whelpley in Great Falls, Mont., on Dec. 8, 1971. They later moved to Ranchester, where they resided 32 years. Mr. Swisher enjoyed hunting, fishing and teaching a granddaughter how to bowl and play bluegrass music. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jim Swisher; a daughter, Deborah Johnson; a stepson, Corey Whelpley; three brothers, Vernon, Dave, and Will Swisher; and three granddaughters.
Debra Louise Foster
Debra Louise Foster, 57, of Buffalo died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at her residence. Services are planned later with arrangements by Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo. Memorials may benefit Child Development Center, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Delbert Ventling
Delbert Ventling, 77, of Sheridan died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at his residence. Private family services will be in the Big Horn Mountains. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Nov. 17, 1931, in Dayton to Floyd and Laura (Crogan) Ventling, he completed high school and served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He married
Laura Mae Smith on Sept. 14, 1960, in Gillette and worked most of his life as a logger and real estate agent. He enjoyed spending time with his family. His hobbies included gold mining, camping, and fishing. Mr. Ventling was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and established the Dayton VFW post in 1968. He belonged to First Congregational Church of Dayton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Bud; and a sister, Etta Farnsworth. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Ivy Davis and Kimberly Gilkey; two sons, Raymond and Patrick Ventling; two sisters, Ester Boyko and Rosie Dorothy; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Welch Cancer Center, 1585 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
