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William Sebert “Bill” Edelen
August 30, 1922 – June 10, 2010
Longtime Sheridan resident, William Sebert “Bill” Edelen, 87, passed away on June 10, 2010 at Wasatch Care Center in Ogden, UT. He was born August 30, 1922 in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, to Mark Sebert and Annie Theresa (Bell) Edelen. He grew up on his father’s homestead near Riverton, WY. Bill enlisted in the US Army and served in the European Theater during World War II. Bill married
Eva Marie Babcock in Riverton, WY on September 15, 1944. They moved to Sheridan in 1954 where Bill began working for the Veterans Administration. He retired from the Veteran’s Administration in 1977. After Eva died in 1960, Bill married
Dorcas King. They were later divorced. He married
(Norma) Faye Coast Schilling in October 1972 and celebrated nearly 31 years of marriage. Bill enjoyed many hobbies including arrow-head hunting, black powder shooting, fly fishing, golf (having hit a hole in one) and refurbishing bamboo fly rods. Bill remained in Sheridan until moving to Utah in February 2010 to be near his daughter and her family. He is survived by his daughter, Marti (Martin) Stearns; Layton, UT, a stepson, Terry (Liz) Schilling, of Smith Mountain Lake, VA; and four grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Martha (Venrick) Edelen; brothers, Richard and Vance Edelen; wives, Eva and Faye; granddaughter, Hannah Stearns and grandson, Scott Schilling. Services have been entrusted to Myers Mortuary of Layton. Private graveside services will be held in Riverton, WY at a later date.
Gladys M. Setterlund
Gladys M. Setterlund, 92, of Sheridan died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Senior Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Audrey P. McClellan
Audrey Pearl McClellan, 91, passed away on June 8, 2010 in Boulder, CO. She was the manager of the overdue books at Fort Vancouver Regional Library in Vancouver, WA. She is survived by 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. A private family memorial service will be held in Colorado.
Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Eldon F. White
August 11, 1921 – June 3, 2010
Eldon F. White, 88, passed away on June 3, 2010. He was born in New Cambria, Mo., August 11, 1921 to Charlie E. White and Glenna Mae (Jones) White. Eldon came to the Arvada-Clearmont area at the age of 6 and moved to Sheridan in 1936. He worked for the Kendrick Cattle Company before going to work for the V.A. in 1941. In 1942 he was called to serve in WWII. He served in central Europe in the Medical Corps, where he was also driver for General George Patton. He also served in Korea 1951-1952. Eldon retired from the V.A. in 1975 after 34 years of service. Eldon enjoyed being an "old cowboy" attending round-ups, brandings, rodeos, hunting, fishing, playing darts and get-togethers with family and friends. Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, long-time companion Willie Ellis, his first wife Kathleen L. White, brothers Russell, Kermit, Daryl, Billie and sister Helen Halligan. Eldon is survived by his sister Fannie Fincke, Daughter Deanna White, son, Doyle White, step-daughter Pat Ashlock, granddaughter Cathleen Arambula, Great-granddaughter Sydney Worden, great-grandson Brandon Hougard, nephew Martin White and neices Karen Thompson and Donna McCrary. Graveside services for Eldon will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Elk’s Plot with Reverend Doug Goodwin officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Elk’s following services. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Charles M. Huth
Charles M. Huth, 66, of Buffalo died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Johnson County Healthcare Center in Buffalo. Viewing is 1-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo. Burial is 2 p.m. Thursday at Black Hills National cemetery in Sturgis, S.D., with military graveside rites. Memorials may benefit Buffalo Moose Club Heart Association c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Robert Alan Newth
Robert Alan Newth, 59, of Buffalo died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at his residence. Private services are later. Memorials may benefit funeral expenses or St. Francis Animal Shelter c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Helen Mae Miller
January 26, 1921 – May 4, 2010
Helen Mae Miller passed away May 4, 2010 in Sheridan, Wyoming. A memorial service will be held in Sheridan, Wyoming at 1:00 pm, June 10, 2010 in the chapel at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Sheridan Senior Center Endowment Fund, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 or P.E.O. Chapter B Scholarship Fund, 120 Paradise Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Marjorie Alberta Whitman Sims
March 10, 1934 – June 3, 2010
Marjorie Alberta Whitman Sims died Thursday morning, June 3, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Margie was born on March 10, 1934 in Big Piney, WY to Jerry and Leta (Dixson) Whitman. She attended school in Big Piney and graduated from Big Piney High School in 1952. Margie married
Charles Curtis Sims on September 10, 1952 in Kemmerer, WY. They were later divorced. To this union five children were born: Curtis Charles, William Albert, Joel Wade, Margo Charlene and Lara Ann.Margie and Charles worked for several ranches before leaving the Big Piney area. She moved to the Sheridan area in 1975. Margie worked at various places including Woolworth’s, Sheridan City Hall, WYO Theatre, H&R Block, and retired form WalMart after 17 years of employment. Margie was affectionately referred to as WalMart Marge" to her family. Margie enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting, knitting, and spending time with her family. She was a beautiful seamstress, making many of her family’s clothes. She spent many hours attending her family’s rodeos and sporting events. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Leta Whitman. Son Curtis Charles, Sister Leta Mae Holt, and brothers Lawrence and Raymond Whitman. Survivors include sons Bill and Kelly Sims of Gillette, WY, Joel and Elizabeth Sims of Malone, NY., Daughters Margo and Rob Marosok of Sheridan, WY, Lara of Hayden, CO. Grandchildren Scott, Shane, and Whitman of Gillette, WY and Ashley Sims of Billings, MT. Memorial Service for Margie will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan with Mack Bishoff officiating. Inurnment will be at the Big Piney cemetery, Big Piney, WY at a later date. Memorials may be made to Day Break at the Sheridan Senior Center at 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 or the American Cancer Society, 907 N. Poplar Ave., Suite 185, Casper, WY 82601. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Fred Lester Hamilton
January 4, 1950 - May 27, 2010
Fred Lester Hamilton, 60 of Sheridan, WY, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 in Westview Health Care Center from complications of a stroke. Fred was born January 4, 1950 in Wolfe Point, Montana to Red and Ilein (Schwartzrock) Hamilton Ulrich. He grew up between Havre and Chinook, Montana and graduated from Chinook High School. After high school Fred worked on several ranches, drove school bus, did asbestos abatement, and worked construction in Montana, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. Fred moved to Sheridan, Wyoming in 2002 and worked in construction. Fred loved to hunt and fish, but his true love was playing pool. Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by his parents. Fred is survived by four sons, Fritz Secora, of Havre, Montana, Sgt. Rodney Hamilton, of Havre, Montana, who is currently stationed in Iraq, Kevin (Jessica) Hamilton, of Houston, Texas, and Kyle Hamilton, of Williston, North Dakota; two sisters, Debbie Royce, Great Falls, Montana, and Marlene Garlich, Lewiston, Montana; one brother, Wayne Bell, Vaughn, Montana; four grandchildren; his step-father, Albert Ulrich, of Chinook, Montana; numerous nieces and nephews; and a long-time extended family friend, Freda Bryson, of Chinook, Montana. Celebration of Life for Fred will be 3:00 P. M. Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at the Rainbow Bar. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Herbert A. Doenz
August 28, 1927 – May 31, 2010
Herbert A. Doenz, 82, passed away at the Doenz ranch on Monday, May 31, 2010 with his wife and family by his side. Herbert was born in Warner, Alberta, Canada on August 28, 1927 to parents John and Mary Bauer Doenz. Herbert lived with his wife Betty Sutton Doenz on their ranch. Herbert was a long time rancher and horseman. He enjoyed horses, rodeo, cattle and reading. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, and a Life Gold Card Member of P.R.C.A. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Phoebe O. Doenz in 1976, half-brother Lloyd Doenz, half-sister, Ruth Fleming, sisters, Stella and Laura Doenz, Alberta, Canada. Survivors include his wife Betty, son Billy Doenz (Theresa) of Big Horn, WY. Stepsons Chris (Keri) Sutton of Sheridan, WY., and Robert (Dana) Sutton of Perry, FL. Stepdaughters DeeDee Sutton of Tucson, AZ., and Tery (Myles) Hinkle of Marana, AZ. Also a sister Elby (Don) Keer of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. And two grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Private graveside services for Mr. Doenz were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2010, in the Elk’s Section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Welch Cancer Center, 1585 West 5th Street, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801, The Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Evie Gunsolley
Evie Gunsolley, 85, of Sheridan died Monday, May 31, 2010, in Sheridan Manor. Services were this morning in Willow Grove cemetery with the Rev. Bob McHenry officiating. Memorials may benefit the Umatilla Museum in Umatilla, Ore., c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Dee N. Wilson
September 20, 1913 – May 31, 2010
Dee N. Wilson died at the Help for Health Hospice Home in Riverton on May 31, 2010. She had celebrated her 96th birthday with family on Sept. 20. Funeral services are at 11:00 am. on Monday, June 7, 2010, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Riverton with the Rev. Father Andrew Duncan conducting the funeral mass. Visitation and Rosary will be at the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main, in Riverton. Visitation hours are: June 5th, Saturday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and June 6th, Sunday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm followed immediately by A Rosary from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Mrs. Dee N. Wilson will be laid to final rest at the Santa Rosa, CA Memorial Park cemetery in Santa Rosa, CA. Dee N. (Thorpe) Wilson was born on Sept. 20, 1913, on the family homestead farm in Perkins County, S.D. She was the only girl in a pioneering homestead family of five sons and one daughter born to Howard Hartson Thorpe and Blanche (Stephenson) Thorpe. She was born, as were her brothers, Lyndell Howard, Forrest Dow, Edward Glenn, Leland Earl, and Vernon Hartson, in the family's sod house. She attended rural schools by horseback, excelling her family said in mathematics and English. At the age of 21, she married
James Cecil "Jim" Wilson of Gillette in Spearfish, S.D., on Sept. 14, 1934. Children are-- James Edward, Billie Lee, Stoney, Clayton Rickey, and Jim R.; All born in Wyoming. After several years spent primarily in Colorado and Wyoming the family settled in California where Mrs. Wilson spent the greater part of her adult life. Following the death of her husband of 61 years in 1995, Mrs. Wilson sold her home in California and relocated to Riverton. She was of the Catholic faith and member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Riverton. Her family said her most enjoyable activities were being with children, rock and roll music- especially Elvis Presley- gardening with roses as her favorite, cooking "from scratch" with pies as her favorite, photography, creating albums-especially family pictorial histories, reading world, national and local news, biographies, and novels, watching and feeding birds especially hummingbirds, driving her cars especially V-8s, and very importantly conversing with others. Survivors include daughter, Billie Lee Wright and her daughter Michelle Wright of Riverton; son, Stoney Wilson and his wife Pamela of Riverton and children Sean S. Wilson of Santa Rosa, CA, Daren J. Wilson of Missoula, MT, Rochelle D. Wilson of Missoula, MT; James R. Wilson (step-son) and wife Ruthie of Vail, CO. Grand children are: James Justin Wilson of Dubois and his daughter, Bailey, Shannon (Wilson) Sanderson and her husband Bart and their children, Morgan and Kayden of Riverton; a brother, V. Thorpe of Mesa, Ariz.; two nieces, Cora P. (Wilson) Williams of Buffalo, and Betty (Wilson) Potter of Casper; seven nephews, Larry E. Thorpe of Kihei, Hawaii, Daniel G. Thorpe, Gregory D. Thorpe, Jerry L. Thorpe, Brady J. Thorpe of Mesa, Ariz., and Richard K. Thorpe-Voiles and wife Brynie M. Voiles of Folsom, CA.; sister-in-law, Grace Vivian (Mitchell) Thorpe of Mesa, Ariz.; extended family, Douglas R. Lowe of Mesa, Ariz., Gabriel C. Vaughn of Santa Rose, CA., Dolly Woodward of Texas, Kerri Becker of Riverton, Nancy Zupence of Fort Washakie, Mary and Kirk Miller of Pismo Beach, Calif., John, Kara, and Teal Stoll of Pavillion, Tom and Millie Abernathy of Sweetwater, Louise and Leon Cook of Dubois. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, Blanche and Howard Thorpe; her husband of 61 years, James Cecil Wilson who died on Sept. 21, 1995; sons, James Edward Wilson, Clayton Rickey Wilson of Santa Rosa, Calif.; grandson, Russell C. Wilson of Santa Rosa; niece, Shirley Lee (Thorpe) Lowe of Thermopolis and Mesa, Ariz.; sisters-in-laws, Sylvia Louise (Cooley) Thorpe of Cody, Jean (Bean) Thorpe of Mesa, Ariz., Doris Thorpe of Jackson, Calif., and four brothers, Lyndell H., Forrest D., Leland E., and Edward G Thorpe. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City, Utah, in care of the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main, Riverton WY 82501, or the Help for Health Hospice Home in Riverton.
Jeanne H. Burleson
July 14, 1925 – May 29, 2010
Jeanne H. Burleson 84, of Sheridan passed away May 29, 2010 at Westview Health Care Center. Jeanne was born July 14, 1925 in Kensal, North Dakota to Frank and Martha Petrek. She attended school in Kensal graduating in 1942. Jeanne received a teaching certificate and taught at a country school near Kensal. Jeanne married
Alvin Burleson on January 7, 1944. After World War II they made their home on a farm near Kensal, North Dakota. In 1969 they moved to Newcastle, Wyoming, then to Sheridan in 1977. Jeanne was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, and the Big Horn Mountain Polka Club. Caring for and spending time with her family was very important to Jeanne. Jeanne also took great pride in her home where she canned much of the garden produce and baked wonderful desserts. Jeanne is survived by one son, Mike Burleson and wife Theoda of Newcastle; daughters Janell Mills and husband Mike of Gillette and Becky Allen and husband Dan of Sheridan; sister, Lois Wentz and brother Gary Petrek of Jamestown, North Dakota and numerous nieces and nephews. Jeanne is also survived by eight grandchildren Dawnyell (Matt) Anderson of Newcastle, Wyoming; Marilee (Matt) Goodrich of Longmont, Colorado; Melanie (JJ) Araas of Sheridan, Wyoming; Chad (Casey) Mills, Cody Mills, Shane Mills, Catherine Mills and Matthew Mills all of Gillette, Wyoming. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; Ezra Anderson, Landon and Max Goodrich, Ethan and Blake Araas, and Jillian, Carson, Kaleigh, Kendall, and Brennan Mills. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband in 2007; a sister, Germaine Tesch; a son, Richard and daughter, Mary Pat Burleson; and two grandchildren, Michael and Nakala Burleson. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Kane Funeral Home with Mass of the Christian Burial at Holy Name Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2010 with Father Ogg officiating. Interment will be at Sheridan Municipal cemetery with a reception to follow at the Parish Hall. The family extends their deepest appreciation to Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program and In-Home Services and to John and Shirley Genereaux. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Senior Center 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY, 82801 or Holy Name Catholic Church 260 E. Loucks, Sheridan, WY 82801. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Clifford Leland Smith
August 10, 1928 – May 24, 2010
Clifford Leland Smith passed away May 24, 2010 in Sheridan, Wyoming, a sad day for his family and friends. Eighty-one years earlier, August 10, 1928 was a joyous one, on the other hand, for Paul and Virginia (Linn) Smith as they welcomed their first-born son in to this world at the very same hospital. Cliff spent his entire life in Wyoming, within a 70 mile radius of his birthplace. Most of those years were spent in the Spotted Horse area. He was schooled at country schools, as well as high school in Gillette. In the early years, he rode his horse to the school house at Spotted Horse. In high school, he found he had a talent for shooting pool, which sometimes proved to be a distraction and affected his attendance at more structured schooling. Over the years, Cliff worked as a ranch hand for family and neighbors. The Korea Conflict saw him in action on the front lines, an experience for which he received the Purple Heart and which stayed with him for the remainder of his life, though he rarely spoke of it until later years. In 1954, Cliff married
Kathleen Michelena and settled down with her at Spotted Horse, working for his father and starting a family. In 1961, he moved the family to Buffalo and began a partnership with Jean Michelena in the Keaheys Standard station there. However, as the saying goes, you can take the boy out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the boy; this could not have been truer for anyone than it was for Clifford Smith. In the fall of 1964, Cliff moved back to the Spotted Horse area, working for Russell Kavka and also running some of his own cows. In 1971, he leased the Kennedy ranch until he took over ranching what had been his father’s ranch and his home as a child in 1977. He remained there until he retired in 1993, when he moved to Sheridan, enjoying life there until his death. Clifford loved life in the country. He took a lot of pride in hard work and good living. He came from a family with deep musical roots, which fueled his love of music, including teaching himself to play the guitar and listening to Earnest Tubb and Ray Price. He enjoyed his family, which includes four children, Sandra Speck & husband John of Pocatello, Idaho, Joseph (Jody) of Casper, Wyoming, Dale & wife Marie of Scandia, Minnesota, and Jerry of Sheridan, Wyoming, as well as 6 grandchildren Janelle Smith Ramirez, Sarah & Zachary Gooding, Hamp & Cassie Smith and Nathan Speck. He is also survived by one sister, Jean Samsel. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Harold and Maxine Yule. Graveside services were held on Saturday, May 29, in Willow Grove cemetery, Buffalo, WY with Bob Spellman officiating. Military rites were by the American Legion and Wyoming National Guard. Arrangements were with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Helen Mary Lackman
August 8, 1920 – May 28, 2010
Helen Mary Lackman, 89, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan. Helen was born in Kleenburn, Wyoming on August 8, 1920 to Mary Diminok and Anthony Aksamit. She was raised in Sheridan where she attended school and then met and later married
Alex Lackman on August 10, 1940. She worked for Sheridan County School District as a cook for many years. Helen enjoyed cooking, flower gardening, camping in the Big Horn Mountains, and fishing. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-Robert "Bobby", an infant sister, Elizabeth, five brothers: Tony, William, Louis, Joe and Sylvestor. She is survived by her son, Jerry Lackman of Sheridan and a sister, Phlyis Legerski of Sheridan. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Raymond George Rathburn
December 9, 1951 – May 25, 2010
Raymond George Rathburn, 58, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at his home in Spokane, WA after a year long battle with cancer. Ray was born December 9, 1951, in Sheridan, WY to William H. and Katherine (Gosch) Rathburn. Ray attended school in Sheridan, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1970. After high school he attended Sheridan College for 1 year. He married
Vicky Harper in 1970 and had two daughters, Angela Marie, and Andrea Rae. He worked for Husman Brothers construction, Montgomery Wards and Fletcher construction in Sheridan. Looking for a new area and work, Ray moved to Spokane from Sheridan in 1984. From 1984-1990, Ray worked for a variety of construction companies, including Mooney & Pugh and Norpack. In 1990, Ray was hired as a Superintendent for Associated Construction, where he remained employed for over 20 years. All of the men and women in the construction trade that crossed Ray's path will miss him greatly. Ray was a true fan of all sports, but golf was his true passion. He was a talented drummer and played drums in local country bands both in Sheridan and Spokane. The last band that he played for was 'Snake River' in Spokane. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Anderson and Andrea (Anthony) Brebbia, both of Las Vegas, NV, brothers Bill (Holly) of Sheridan and Steve (Joyce) of Billings, MT, sister Rosanne (Don) McGlaughlin of Tipton, IA, seven grandchildren, Tyler, Hannah, Halle, Emma, Abigail, and Leah, who affectionately called him Papa Ray, and Jack Raymond to be born in July. He is also survived by numerous adoring nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 10:00am on Friday (June 4th) from Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheridan with the Rev. Phil Wold officiating. Inurnment will be in Sheridan Elks cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials may benefit the youth golfing program at the Kendrick course, the Elks cemetery fund, or a cancer fund of the donor’s choice.
