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Willard Ernest Studie
Visitation for Willard Ernest Studie, 85, of Sheridan will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Arvada Community Church with the Rev. Bob Moore officiating. Burial will be in Arvada cemetery. Mr. Studie died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at his residence. He was born April 18, 1920, in Thurmond, Iowa, to John and Rosa (Tyser) Study. Mr. Studie apparently changed the spelling of his name as as adult. He grew up and attended schools in Iowa. The family later moved to the Gillette area, where his father bought and operated a family ranch. Mr. Studie enlisted in the Army on June 5, 1942, and served in the Pacific and European theaters. He was discharged Oct. 30, 1945. He returned to Wyoming and worked on various ranches as a cowboy and sheepherder until 1994, when he retired. He lived in Arvada until this year, when he moved to Sheridan. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Elks Lodge and Eagles and was a 50-year veteran of the Wyoming Pioneer Bird, Fish and Small Game organization. He was preceded in death by two sons, four sisters, one brother and one grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Darreld Ernest Studie of California and Dennis Duane Studie of Pocatello, Idaho; a stepson, Shorty Reynolds of Palmer, Alaska; four daughters, Debra Rose Studie of Billings, Deanna Lynn Studie of Sheridan, Denise Lorraine Studie of Arvada, and Della Jean Studie of Gillette; a brother, Brooks Study of Sheridan; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
William Michael Montgomery
BUFFALO - William Michael Mike Montgomery, 58, of Buffalo died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at his home following a long illness. Burial will be private with arrangements by Adams Funeral Home of Buffalo. Memorials may be made to Veterans Home of Wyoming in care of the funeral home, 351 N. Adams St.
Evelyn Moskowite
Memorial services for Evelyn Moskowite, 76, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. today at Bethesda Worship Center on Big Horn Avenue. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Moskowite died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital from complications following a fall. She was born Nov. 10, 1929, in Clayton, Minn., to Elsie Delight Crawford and Charles Louis Crist. She married
Harold Moskowite. She spent her childhood and most of her adult life in northern California until the early 1990s, when she moved to Wyoming. She attended Bethesda Worship Center. She enjoyed gospel music and being with her family. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include three children, Lorraine Raper and George Moskowite, both of California, and Beverly Bernard of United Arab Emirates; a brother, Allen Crist of Oregon; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Marilyn Rice
Memorial services for Marilyn Rice, 75, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Private family graveside services will be in Shell at a later date. Mrs. Rice died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She was born June 25, 1930 in La Crosse, Wis., to Paul and Mabel (Mclachlan) Wright. She grew up and attended schools in La Crosse and was a 1948 graduate of Central High School. She married
Thomas Rice on June 22, 1949, in Reedsburg, Wis. They lived in Sparta, Wis., for four years, then moved to central Minnesota. They moved to Wyoming in 1968, and Mrs. Rice move to Sheridan in 2004. She was preceded in death by a daughter, a brother and a grandson. Survivors include a son, Dan of Greybull; two daughters, Ruth Giertych of Gillette and Wanda Burton of Sheridan; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Annabelle Johnson Brown
Former Sheridan resident Annabelle Johnson Brown, 85, of Woodville, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, in Woodville following a long illness. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service took place in Woodville, and a celebration of her life is planned later in Sheridan. Mrs. Brown was born Feb. 6, 1920, in Alexandria, Ind., to Lester and Hilda (Pherson) Johnson. The family moved to Sheridan in 1927, and Mrs. Brown graduated from Sheridan High School in 1938. She was active in church and enjoyed knitting, golf, needlepoint and the company of her dog, Sammy. She knitted blankets for hospitals and nursing homes. She was preceded in death by a son, two brothers and a sister. Survivors include four sisters, Deloris Sammantino of Billings, Ginger Horner of Missoula, Mont., and Joyce Verley and Billie Bethurem, both of Sheridan; and a brother, Skip Johnson of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to Sheridan's Dog & Cat Shelter.
Veda L. Morgan
Funeral services for former Story resident Veda L. Morgan, 87, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Cindy Shipley officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mrs. Morgan died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, in Bismarck, N.D. She was born Aug. 26, 1918, in Bexar, Ark., to Otis and Susie (Sears) Mahler. She married
H.B. Morgan on Nov. 9, 1939. She lived in Story until 2002, when she was moved to a basic care center for Alzheimer's patients in Bismarck. She enjoyed travel, church and being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Saunders of Bismarck; a son, H.W. of Pomona, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Story Woman's Club or Alzheimer's Research Fund in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801, or Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center Alzheimer's Unit, 2425 Hillview Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501.
Annabelle Johnson Brown
Former Sheridan resident Annabelle Johnson Brown, 85, of Woodville, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, in Woodville following a long illness. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service took place in Woodville, and a celebration of her life is planned later in Sheridan. Mrs. Brown was born Feb. 6, 1920, in Alexandria, Ind., to Lester and Hilda (Pherson) Johnson. The family moved to Sheridan in 1927, and Mrs. Brown graduated from Sheridan High School in 1938. She was active in church and enjoyed knitting, golf, needlepoint and the company of her dog, Sammy. She knitted blankets for hospitals and nursing homes. She was preceded in death by a son, two brothers and a sister. Survivors include four sisters, Deloris Sammantino of Billings, Ginger Horner of Missoula, Mont., and Joyce Verley and Billie Bethurem, both of Sheridan; and a brother, Skip Johnson of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to Sheridan's Dog & Cat Shelter.
June C. Johnson
No services are planned for June C. Johnson, 78, of Ranchester. Mrs. Johnson died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at her residence. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. She was born June 25, 1927, in Lodgepole, Neb., to Lawson and Mabel (Osborn) Cunningham. She grew up and attended schools in Illif, Colo., and graduated from Illif High School. She graduated from the University of Colorado-Greeley with a Bachelor of Education degree. She moved to Ranchester and taught at Ranchester High School. She taught at Tongue River High School from 1963 until 1982, when she retired. She married
Don Johnson on March 17, 1950, in Sheridan. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, was past worthy matron and 50-year member of Friendship 51, Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of Daughters of the Nile in Sheridan. She enjoyed sewing, needlework, reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, one sister and two brothers. Survivors include a son, John of Ranchester; a daughter, Judy Leinius of San Antonio; a sister, Jane Cunningham of California; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Shrine Children's Hospital, Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801 or to Tongue River Childs Place in care of Cowboy State Bank, Ranchester, WY 82839.
Donna Kay Harbel
Memorial services for Donna Kay Harbel, 52, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Terral Bearden officiating. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Harbel died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1953, in Sheridan to Ann and Jack Hitson. She grew up in Ranchester and graduated from Tongue River High School. She married
Bruce Harbel on April 12, 1973, in Billings. They later moved to Sheridan. Mrs. Harbel enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and playing with her dogs, BooBear and Poco. She also enjoyed reading and crocheting. She was employed by Westview Health Care Center for 10 years. During that time, she received Life Care Center's Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year award. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two daughters, Autumn Raine Slater of Billings and Amber Dawn Fraser of Spearfish, S.D.; her parents of Sheridan; a brother, David Rawlings; and four grandchildren.
Alfred Kinter
Memorial services for Alfred Kinter, 61, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Congregational Church with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Visitation is until 4 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Kinter died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, in Billings. He was born April 10, 1944, in Sheridan to Frederick and Bernice (Gosch) Kinter. He married
Linda Wondra on Aug. 16, 1967. He enjoyed fishing, camping, canoeing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and photography, the Big Horn Mountains, geo-cache treasure-hunting, and building birdhouses with his granddaughter. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years and also enjoyed reading and researching history, especially on World War II. He was treasurer of First Congregational Church for many years and served on several church boards. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1964, when he was honorably discharged. He worked for the city of Sheridan water treatment plant for 34 years. He also worked part time for Wal-Mart. He was a member of the American Quality and Pollution Control Association and the Water Environment Federation. He was named Operator of the Year in 1989 by the Rocky Mountain Section, American Water Works Association, and was Wyoming Water Quality and Pollution Control Operator of the Year in 1987. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Schaffer and Mary Janice Kinter. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Frederick and Christian, both of Sheridan; siblings Bernice DeLapp, Norman Kinter, Evelyn Meyer, Christian Kinter, Georgia Manuel, Anna Bassett, Peggy Marker, Judy Kinter and Karen Hans; and a granddaughter.
Gene Ferren
Memorial services for Gene Ferren, 58, of Sheridan will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with Sheridan Elks Lodge 520 officiating. Mr. Ferren died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, at his residence. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Ferren was born April 12, 1947, in Sheridan to Jack and Marjorie (Heisler) Ferren. He enjoyed fishing for rainbow trout at Sibley Lake. He was an honorary member of Sheridan Elks Lodge and regularly attended many Elks functions. He enjoyed being with family, especially nephews and nieces. Survivors include his parents of Sheridan; and a brother, David of Rochester, N.Y.
Adrian F. Peterson
A memorial service for Adrian F. Peterson, 83, of Sheridan, a former Dayton town councilman, will be 10 a.m. Friday at First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Mr. Peterson died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Peterson was born May 4, 1922, in Bridgeport, Conn., to Roy L. and Agnes (McGoldrick) Peterson. He grew up and attended schools in Washington, Conn., and was a 1940 graduate of Gunnery Prep School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in February 1942 and served in Brazil and North Africa. He was separated from the service in 1946 but was recalled to active duty with the U.S. Air Force in 1950. He served during the Korean conflict. He married
Thelma Isakson in 1951 in Great Falls, Mont. He was stationed in South Carolina and Michigan before being transferred to Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne in 1959 as one of the first missile personnel there. He served with the Strategic Air Command until 1967, when he retired. The Petersons moved to Dayton in 1972, owning and operating Tongue River Antiques for more than 30 years. Mr. Peterson served on the Dayton Town Council for more than a decade and was a weather watcher for the National Weather Service for 25 years. He was a member of First Congregational Church-U.C.C., Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, Kalif Shrine and American Legion. He enjoyed fly-fishing, gardening and wood refinishing and was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by one brother. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Bob and Dave of Sheridan; a sister, Bernice Perret of North Grandby, Conn.; and four granddaughters. Memorials may be made to Dayton Search and Rescue or First Christian Church-U.C.C. in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Mary Elizabeth Robinson
Former Sheridan resident Mary Elizabeth Robinson, 81, of Talent, Ore., died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at her residence following a short illness, according to her family. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Medford (Ore.) Congregational Church. Mrs. Robinson was born March 14, 1924, in Long Beach, Calif., to Mark and Juanita Schiller Said. She attended San Jose Junior College and graduated in 1947 with a degree in occupational therapy. She married
Verne A. Robinson on Dec. 12, 1948. They moved to Buffalo in 1952, where Mr. Robinson was minister at First Congregational Church until 1956. They moved to Sheridan in 1966. Mrs. Robinson was a member of First Congregational Church, Sheridan County Historical Society and many other community organizations over the years. She enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, sewing and history. She was preceded in death by a brother, David Said. Survivors include her husband; a son, Bruce of Forestville, Calif.; three daughters, Anne Milner of Hayward, Calif., Jane White of McMinnville, Ore., and Lisa Smith of Oak Harbor, Wash.; a sister, Anne Lewis of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Ashland Hospice through Ashland Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 98, Ashland, OR 97520.
William Alderson
Memorial services for William Alderson, 58, of Sheridan will be 11 a.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Mr. Alderson died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at his residence. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Alderson was born Nov. 11, 1947, in Sheridan to William and Ruth (Ferguson) Alderson. He was a graduate of Big Horn High School and attended Sheridan College. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving from 1968-70. He ranched all his life, including working with Kenny Claybaugh on Wild Horse Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include a brother, Tom of Wyarno; and two sisters, Sara Alderson of Billings and Suzanne Grant of Odway, Colo. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Lenora Katherine `Peggy' Knutson
Story native Lenora Katherine Peggy Knutson, 92, of Buffalo died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, in Johnson County Health Care Center. A celebration of her life is planned later. Mrs. Knutson was born Aug. 24, 1913, in Story to Barney and Francisca Smith. She graduated from Johnson County High School. She worked as a secretary in the Wyoming Senate and later became secretary for the head of the Senate. She was an avid bird-watcher and enjoyed studying Spanish and traveling, especially to Europe and Central America. She was preceded in death by eight brothers, Joe, Art, Fred, Tud, Boss, Eddie, Nebbie and Scoop Smith. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Bruce of Cheyenne and George of Bellingham, Wash.; a brother, Shorty Smith of Sheridan; and one grandson.
Gene Ferren
Gene Ferren, 58, of Sheridan died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2005, at his residence. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with Sheridan Elks Lodge 520 officiating.
Stattah A. Farris
BUFFALO - Stattah Augusta Farris of Buffalo died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, in Amie Holt Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Midwest Community Methodist Church with the Rev. Su Debree officiating. Burial will be in Ainsworth, Neb., at a later date with committal services by her family. Arrangements are with Adams Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Amie Holt Care Center, Midwest Senior Center, or a recipient of the donor's choice in care of the funeral home, 351 N. Adams in Buffalo.
