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Larry Carl Grant
BUFFALO - Former Buffalo resident Larry Carl Grant, 86, of Midwest died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Harold Jarrard Park with the Rev. Dana Lohse officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday in the park. Burial will be in the Kaycee cemetery. Arrangements are with Adams Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
Marguerite G. Stevie
Funeral services for Marguerite G. Stevie, 89, of Sheridan will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ronald Stolcis officiating. Viewing will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Ms. Stevie died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. She was born June 21, 1916, in Sheridan to Richard and Ruth (Simons) Stevie. She grew up and graduated from high school in Sheridan. She was deputy Sheridan County treasurer for 45 years. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, crocheting, gardening and going out for coffee. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Eva Mae Benson
Eva Mae Benson, 87, of Sheridan died Sunday, March 26, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. No services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Benson was born July 18, 1918, in Lock Haven, Pa., to Harry J. and Linetta (Beck) Ryan. She grew up and attended school in Pennsylvania including Temple University in Philadelphia. She married
Charles C. Benson in 1939 in Pennsylvania. They lived in Florida, Washington, D.C., St. Louis, Kansas City, Overland Park, Kan., Akron, Ohio, and Albuquerque, N.M., before moving to Sheridan in 1998. She enjoyed painting and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a son, Charles of Big Horn; two brothers, Leo Ryan of Albuquerque and Mark Ryan of Jersey Shore, Pa.; a sister, Rose Barrett of Lock Haven; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Guy William Joy
Funeral services for Guy William Joy, 94, of Buffalo will be 10 a.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel. He was father of Gary Joy of Sheridan. Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. Thursday and 8-9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Riverside cemetery in Cody. Mr. Joy died Monday, March 27, 2006, in Johnson County Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 9, 1911, in Franklin, Neb., to Guy and Myrtle Joy. He was a 1929 graduate of Franklin High School and played basketball throughout his high school years. He married
Evalyn Graf on Oct. 9, 1932. He farmed in Cora, Kan., until drought and the Great Depression forced a change. He attended barber school in Omaha, Neb., then moved to Casper in 1936. He worked as a barber for a short time and operated a gas station. He and his wife worked at Montgomery Ward for several years. At the start of World War II, Mr. Joy went to work for the U.S. Office of Price Administration. The family moved in 1944 to Cody, where Mr. Joy worked for Webster Chevrolet, operated a trucking/feed store business, raised pigs, operated a gas station, managed the Cody Country Club, had a floral/landscaping business, was parts manager for P&S Auto, was manager for the Elks Club for several years, and worked for the school district on outside maintenance. He was a member of the Cody Stampede board of directors and for many years drove the stagecoach for the Cody Night Rodeo. He was a member of the Cody BPO Elks Lodge, Cody Lions Club, a charter member of the Olive-Glenn Country Club, and a member of the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, serving as its chief for several years. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed horses, the outdoors, fishing and camping, riding in the mountains, and dancing to big band music. Mrs. Joy died in 1994, and Mr. Joy moved to Buffalo in 1996. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister. Survivors include two other sons, Paul of Cheyenne and Bill of Buffalo; a daughter, Lainey Cole of Cody; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Bread of Life Food Pantry in care of Adams Funeral Home.
Duane H. Powers
Memorial services for Duane H. Powers, 53, of Sheridan will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. David Duprey and Dan Goodenough officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Powers died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1952, in Sheridan to Gerald and Geneva (Goodwin) Powers. He grew up in the Quietus and Sayle areas of Montana, attending a one-room school on Bear Creek and graduating from high school in 1970. He worked on family ranches in Montana and Wyoming. He owned and operated Sheridan Air Service for a time as well as Powers Construction. He married
Betty L. Mitchell in June 2002 in a cabin in the Big Horn Mountains. He enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, making pole furniture, going to his cabin, collecting toy tractors and square dancing. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Land Development Contractors of America, Snomads, Jeans & Queens square dance club, and a 4-H leader. He was a past member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and Sheridan Area Search & Rescue. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gerald and David; his mother; and a sister, Susan Beasley, all of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Sheridan Area Search & Rescue in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Glenn Jennings Burgess
Glenn Jennings Burgess, 81, of Sheridan died Sunday, March 26, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Riverton. Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Margaret's. A second viewing will be 8-9 a.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home in Riverton. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in Black Hills National cemetery. Mr. Burgess was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Casper to Glen and Evangeline (LeVeque) Burgess. He grew up in Spearfish, S.D., and graduated from Spearfish High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from Black Hills State Teachers College with a bachelor's degree in education. He obtained a master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He married
Mary Kathleen Tiny Regan on Aug. 20, 1947, in Sturgis, S.D. He enjoyed coaching, competing in and watching high school and college athletics, hunting, fishing, waterskiing and snow skiing. He began his coaching career in South Dakota. The family moved to Riverton in 1959, and Mr. Burgess coached and taught in there until 1973. He later directed the vocational education program in Billings. From 1980 until 1986, when he retired, he was an administrator and coach at Riverton. After retiring, he and his wife traveled with their children and families, and Mr. Burgess competed in the Senior Olympics. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kevin and Terry, both of Sheridan; four daughters, Kathy Ketcham of Choteau, Mont., Karen Huxtable of Riverton, Penny Bellah of Buffalo and Peggy Hinman of Hay Springs, Neb.; siblings Martin of Wittenberg, Wis., Beatrice Trople of Salt Lake City, and Annette Shultz of Mason City, Iowa; 25 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Margaret's School Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association in care of David Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main, Riverton, WY 82501.
Lucille B. `Peggy' Holsinger
Former Sheridan County resident Lucille B. Peggy Holsinger, 86, of Dallas, Ore., died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Dallas Retirement Village. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery next to the grave of her husband, Edgar Holsinger. Arrangements are with Bollman Funeral Home of Dallas, Ore., assisted by Kane Funeral Home of Sheridan. Mrs. Holsinger was born April 30, 1919, in Sterling, Colo. She married
Mr. Holsinger on June 19, 1938, in Sheridan. She was a librarian for the Big Horn School District for many years until 1984, when she retired. Afterward, she and Mr. Holsinger owned Gospel Garden Bookstore in Sheridan for 10 years. Mrs. Holsinger helped establish a Christian school library in Sheridan. Survivors include a daughter, Dixie L. Roberts of Salem, Ore.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Union Gospel Mission in Salem or Cornerstone Christian Church in Sheridan. Condolences may be sent online at www.bollmanfuneralhome.com.
Marguerite G. Stevie
Marguerite G. Stevie, 89, of Sheridan died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. Viewing will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ronald Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Infant Harness
BUFFALO - Graveside services for the infant daughter of Kate and Dave Harness will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Willow Grove cemetery, Buffalo. Arrangements are with Adams Funeral Home. The infant was stillborn Monday, March 27, 2006. Memorials may be made to the Compassionate Friends Group of Buffalo, an organization of parents who have lost children and minister to others who have lost their children, in care of the funeral home.
Carl Bartenhagen
Graveside services with military honors for Carl Bartenhagen, 76, of Sheridan were this morning in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Jon Welsch of First Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements were with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Bartenhagen died Thursday, March 23, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1930, in Sheridan to William and Eleanor Bartenhagen. He attended Sheridan schools and joined the Navy at age 17. After 30 years in the Navy, he drove for Safeway Groceries for 22 years. He retired and returned to Sheridan with his wife, Genny. He enjoyed working in his garage and yard. He was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers, Harley Bartenhagen of Sheridan and Wesley Hoffman of Washington; and a sister, Lois Miech of Sheridan. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Simmons of Sheridan; a sister, Eunice Hanson of Sandy, Utah; and three grandsons.
Flora Mae `Snooks' Adsit
Former Sheridan resident Flora Mae Snooks Adsit, 66, of Buffalo died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Wyoming Medical Center in Casper of complications from a stroke. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Nancy Brooks officiating. Visitation will be 1-10 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery with graveside rites. Mrs. Adsit was born April 2, 1939, in Buffalo to Frank and Mildred Bybee. She was a 1957 graduate of Johnson County High School. She worked as a waitress for several area restaurants. She married
Dick Germann in Buffalo in 1957. They were divorced. She married
George Adsit in 1964. They made their home in Sheridan until 1976, when they were divorced. Mrs. Adsit worked for the Super Saver Motel for several years. She later worked for Thompson's Sheet Metal. She moved to Buffalo in 1997 and worked in the deli at D.J.'s. She enjoyed cake decorating, crafting, crocheting, gardening, camping, hunting and fishing. She was preceded in death by a sister. Survivors include a daughter, Terri Thompson of Douglas; a son, Travus Adsit of Sheridan; her mother of Buffalo; two brothers, Tom Bybee of Buffalo and Gary Bybee of Elko, Nev.; and seven grandchildren.
Carl Battenhagen
Carl Battenhagen, 76, of Sheridan died Thursday, March 23, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Graveside services with military honors will be 10 a.m. Monday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Jon Welsch of First Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Wally B. Lambrecht
Wally B. Lambrecht, 75, of Billings died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at his residence. He was father of Janet Korpela and Linda Wigglesworth, both of Sheridan. Vigil services will be 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Bernard's Parish. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bernard's Parish followed by a luncheon. Rite of Committal with military honors will be in Holy Cross cemetery after the luncheon. Arrangements are with Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary of Billings. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Parish, St. Vincent DePaul, or a recipient of the donor's choice.
Winifred I. 'Winnie' Woodhead
Winifred I. "Winnie" Woodhead, 86, of Sheridan died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Westview Health Care Center. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Burial will be in the Eagles Section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY. 82801 or to the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association.
James Truman Prell
A celebration of the life of James Truman Prell, 73, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home with the Revs. Dan Keller and David Duprey officiating. Mr. Prell died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at his residence. He was born May 25, 1932, in Benedict, Neb., to Lovell and Mildred (Beardsley) Prell. He graduated from high school in Anselma, Neb., in 1951. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954 and attended the University of Wyoming, later transferring to Chadron (Neb.) State College, where he was a member of the college's All-Conference undefeated football team in 1958 and 1959. He and his teammates were inducted into Chadron's Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He graduated from Chadron in 1960. He married
Dorothy Mae Cooper on May 29, 1960, in Wood River, Neb. They moved from Chadron to Rising City, Neb., where he taught history and coached football and track. He later became a state bank examiner and an examiner for the Northwestern Bank Corp. The family moved to Hay Springs, Neb., in 1969, and he was executive vice president of the First National Bank. In 1971, the family moved to Worland, and he was president of Stockgrowers State Bank. The family moved to Sheridan in 1973, and Mr. Prell owned and operated the American Inn Motel until 1986, when he retired. He was coordinator for the Meals on Wheels program in Sheridan from 1990-2001. He and his wife spent part of their retirement in Yuma, Ariz. Mr. Prell was a member of Shrine, Masonic Lodge and International Association of Turtles Inc. and served six years as a city councilman, representing Sheridan's Ward 2. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Valerie Green and Cindy Prell, both of Sheridan, and Pam Johnson of Laramie; a brother, Fred of McCook, Neb.; a sister, Kay Marlow of Yuma; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Chadron State College Scholarship Fund or Peaks Volunteer Northern Rockies Cancer Center in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Bessie Barnett
Bessie Barnett, 97, of Sheridan died Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. Cremation has taken place, and the cremains will be buried later in Torrington, next to her husband. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Barnett was born June 11, 1908, in Ty Valley, Ore., to Hugh and Martha Faith. The family later moved to Wyoming. She married
Lewis E. Barnett of Fort Laramie on May 23, 1927. They later moved to Veteran, where she was a school cook for 15 years. Mr. Barnett died in 1954, and she moved to Bailey, Colo., where she was a cook for the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union summer camps and convention. She later moved to Cheyenne and was cook for former Gov. Stan and Mrs. Hathaway until she retired. She was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Cheyenne. She enjoyed dancing and listening to music. Survivors include three children, Eddie of Jamestown, Calif., and Dorothy Cole and Darrell, both of Sheridan; two sisters, Bonnie Butler of Fort Laramie and Mary Trunkhill of North Bend, Wash.; two brothers, Charles Faith of Onalaska, Wash., and William Faith of Spokane, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
