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Lucy J. Eckert
Lucy J. Eckert, 85, of Fort Collins, Colo., died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Blue Grouse Health Care Center in Fort Collins. She was mother of James D. Eckert of Banner. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Mount Hope cemetery Chapel, followed by burial in Mount Hope cemetery in Fort Collins. Arrangements are with Penwell-Gabel funeral home. Mrs. Eckert was born June 19, 1921, in Topeka, Kan., to James Albert and Carrie Gertrude Palmer Patterson. She grew up in Topeka and was a 1938 graduate of Washburn Rural High School and Clark's School of Business. She married
David J. Eckert on Dec. 25, 1942, at Lowman United Methodist Church in Topeka, where she was a lifetime member. He died Feb. 6, 2001. In addition to her son, survivors include a daughter, Rebecca L. Eckert of Fort Collins; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Lowman United Methodist Church, 4000 SW Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604.
Sylvester `Cecil' Aksamit
Sylvester Cecil Aksamit, 90, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, in Sheridan Manor. A Christian wake service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating.
Christopher Slayter
Christopher Slayter, 85, of Sheridan died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery, conducted by Past Master A.E. Al Badgett under direction of Big Horn Mountain Masonic Lodge 43. The Kalif Shrine Center Oriental Band and American Legion Post 7 Drum and Bugle Corps will be honorary pallbearers. Services will be followed by a reception at American Legion Post 7 on Brooks Street. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Senior Citizens Endowment Program in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Jack Williams
Sheridan native Jack Williams, 84, of Buffalo died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. John Meyer officiating. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. today and 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery with graveside services. Mr. Williams was born Nov. 6, 1922, in Sheridan to Tyler and Ocic Williams. The family moved to Gillette when he was 6. He was a 1941 graduate of Campbell County High School. He married
Cora Pearl Wilson on July 31, 1941. They resided in Gillette. Mr. Williams worked for the Burlington Railroad until 1945, when the couple moved to Buffalo and opened the Buffalo 5 and 10 store. They sold the business to Hested's Store Chain in 1953, and Mr. Williams remained at the store as manager until 1955, when he went to work as advertising manager of the Buffalo Bulletin. The Williamses purchased part ownership of the Bulletin in 1960, then went into partnership in 1964 with Jim Hicks. Mr. Williams retired in 1985. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and riding horses in the mountains. He was a scratch golfer and enjoyed dancing. He was past president of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce and Buffalo Kiwanis Club, served several terms on the Johnson County school board, was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church Vestry, a 50-year member of Anchor Lodge No. 7 AF and AM, a life member of the Wyoming Press Association, director of First Interstate Bank of Buffalo and served on the state Small Business Administration board for several years. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Linda Dickinson of Gillette and Sandy Todd of Buffalo; a son, Jeff of Buffalo; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Rev. Raymond H. Clark
Funeral services for Raymond H. Clark, 88, of Sheridan, retired priest and rector for St. Peter's Episcopal Church, will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. The Rev. Clark died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1918, in Olean, N.Y., to Roy and Helen Clark. He was a 1935 graduate of Olean High School. He joined Boy Scout Troop 34 in Belmont, N.Y., in 1930 and received his Eagle badge on May 6, 1932. He was active in Scouting while in high school. He married
Mary Harmer in 1941. She preceded him in death. He married
Linda McNeill in 2001. Mr. Clark was a 1940 graduate of the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a 1943 graduate of Seabury-Western Seminary in Evanston, Ill. He first served as a priest in Pullman, Wash., before moving to Laramie, where he was student chaplain for the University of Wyoming. The family moved to Sheridan in 1949, and he served for 39 years at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. He was named honorary canon in 1974 by St. Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral in Laramie for his work at UW and his service to the cathedral and the diocese. In 1975, the seminary conferred an honorary doctorate on him for outstanding contributions as a priest and to his community. He served many years as secretary to the Diocese of Wyoming and on its executive committee. Upon his retirement from St. Peter's in August 1988, he was named rector emeritus by the church. After retiring, he filled various denominational pulpits, performed weddings and funerals, and served as chaplain at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. He participated in Scouting activities throughout his life. During his tenure as rector at St. Peter's, he encouraged the church to sponsor Troop 112, which at one time was the longest continuously active troop in the community. He received the Silver Beaver and Scout District Award of Merit in 1969 and, in 1986, the national Episcopal Church and the Boy Scout program awarded him the church's St. George plaque. The Rev. Clark also received an appreciation plaque from the Wyoming Girl Scout Council for his efforts on behalf of all Scouting. He served on Sheridan's All American Indian Days board of directors and initiated its interdenominational, interracial church service, served in all offices of the local ministerial association, and was instrumental in starting local hospice and LifeLink programs and the annual Community Christmas Dinner. He was chairman of the board for the Scottish Rite Speech/Language Clinic of Northern Wyoming and served on the board of the Sheridan Senior Citizens Coordination Council from 1990 until 2000, chairing it in 1994-95. He was a member of the Tripartite Board, which disburses state funds to nonprofit agencies in Sheridan County, and a member of the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation board of directors for many years and helped raise funds for the hospital and Sheridan Senior Citizens Center. He was a 33rd Degree Mason, an honorary past master and longtime chaplain to the Divan of the Kalif Shrine and was almoner for the local Scottish Rite chapter and a member of the board of the Scottish Rite Foundation. His other services included vice president of Community Chest and Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, president of Kiwanis, board member of the Wyoming TB Association for five years, chairman of the local Red Cross board, board member of the Executive Club, and board member of the Employment Security Commission of Wyoming. He was 1976 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; received the Northern Wyoming Association of Life Underwriters Award, presented for outstanding citizenship for contributions to city, state and nation; was recognized by DeMolay for support and service; received the Alumni Association of the University of Wyoming Award; and was named 1996 Wyoming Citizen of the Year by the Wyoming Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Sandra of Washington, D.C.; two sons, Randy of Boston and Peter of Ranchester; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to LifeLink, Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, St. Peter's Episcopal Church Foundation or a recipient of the donor's choice in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Alvin J. Burleson
Alvin J. Burleson, 83, of Sheridan died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. A Christian Wake Service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Tom Ogg officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery.
Henry G. Freund
Funeral services for Henry G. Freund, 88, of Sheridan will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Doolin officiating. Viewing is until 5 p.m. today at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Freund died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, in Sheridan V.A. Medical Center. He was born Nov. 8, 1918, in Portland, Ore., to Carl and Jeanne (DeCostard) Freund. He grew up and graduated from high school in Portland, then went to work for the U.S. Post Office. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After service, he returned to Portland and worked for the post office until 1979, when he retired. He enjoyed swimming, golf, bowling and travel. He moved to Sheridan in May 2000 to be near family members. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Louise Freund and Florence Doolin, both of Sheridan; and one nephew and one niece. Memorials may benefit First Baptist Church.
Margo Dexter
Memorial services for Margo Dexter, 53, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Dexter died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, in Billings Deaconess Hospital. She was born May 29, 1953, in Shelby, Mont., to John and Grace (Paulus) Mates. She married
Bruce Dexter; they later divorced. She worked as an activities director for 20 years. She enjoyed helping people, gardening, the outdoors, spending time with her grandchildren, and going to lunch with friends. She was preceded in death by her mother; her stepfather, Earl Kuta; and a brother, John Crawford. Survivors include two sons, Jay of Canon City, Colo., and Mark of Gillette; a daughter, Devon Noecker of Sheridan; and six grandchildren.
May Little
May Little, 96, of Sheridan died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. Cremation has taken place, and the family plans to bury her ashes in Oklahoma City. Local arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Little was born Aug. 12, 1910, to Charles and Roxie Carter of Willis, Okla. She married
Paul Little. Mrs. Little was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, dancing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Paul Leon; and her siblings. Survivors include a daughter, Marie Dear; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren.
Harold W. Axtell
Funeral services for Harold W. Axtell, 89, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with military rites by the American Legion and National Guard. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Axtell died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1917, in Medina, N.D., to Lloyd and Lyla (Larson) Axtell. He grew up and graduated from high school in Medina. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps until he enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After service, he returned to Medina and operated his own auto body shop. He married
Harriet Sorvik on Dec. 28, 1949, in Sheridan. They lived in Medina for a year, then moved to Sheridan. Mr. Axtell worked for Hammer's Chevrolet for more than 30 years before retiring. He enjoyed playing cribbage, fishing, hunting and going to the Sheridan Senior Citizens Center. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by a sister, Leona Trautmann. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Morris of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; two sisters, Maxine Ames of Minot, N.D., and Marian Mathern of Salem, Ore.; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church.
Clay Joseph Hutchinson Jr.
Private family services for Clay Joseph Hutchinson Jr., 80, of Sheridan will be later in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Mr. Hutchinson died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Hutchinson was born Jan. 3, 1926, in Denver to Clay and Helen (Walker) Hutchinson. He grew up in Denver and served in the Coast Guard during World War II. After the war, he received a degree in business from the University of Colorado. He married
Margaret Adams in 1950 in Joplin, Mo. They moved to Georgetown, Colo., where Mr. Hutchinson worked as a banker until 1994, when he retired. The Hutchinsons moved to Litchfield Park and enjoyed playing golf. Mr. Hutchinson was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include a son, Alan of Dayton; a sister, Ruth Hutchinson; and two granddaughters. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church Motisori School, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.
Rudolph V. `Rudy' Kawulok
Funeral services for former Sheridan resident Rudolph V. Rudy Kawulok, 52, of Cheyenne will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with George Telez officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mr. Kawulok died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne from cancer. He was born Feb. 6, 1954, in Sheridan to Frank and Mary (Josefy) Kawulok Jr. He attended schools in Worland, Ranchester, Dayton and Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan College. He was involved in coaching, playing, sponsoring and officiating athletic competitions. He married
Carol Bulkow in 1980. They later moved to Gillette, where Mr. Kawulok continued his career in radio broadcasting. He formed his own disco company, operating it during the late 1970s and early 1980s. As Rowdy Rudy, he provided music for radio stations and nightclubs in Wyoming, Nebraska and Indiana for many years. He later turned to the news and marketing side of the business. He enjoyed the outdoors, sports, fishing, his dog and spending time with his family. Survivors include a son, Vincent of Cheyenne; a brother, Frank of Sheridan; a sister, Billie Rawlings of Sheridan; his companion Cheryl Daems of Cheyenne; his stepmother, Ellen Kawulok; and one granddaughter. Memorials may be made to Davis Hospice Center, 6000 Sycamore Lane, Cheyenne, WY 82009 or to a recipient of the donor's choice.
Waneta Kelly
A celebration of the life of Waneta Kelly, 66, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church in Fort Pierre, S.D., with the Rev. Norman Jones officiating. Mrs. Kelly died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Local arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Kelly was born Aug. 16, 1940, in Hettinger, N.D., to Goldie Ione (Stalder) and B. Glenn Brabazon. She grew up and attended Parker (elementary) School in Lodgepole, S.D., and graduated from Hettinger High School. She obtained her teaching certificate from Black Hills State College. She taught at several rural schools in northwest Parker County and near Gordon, Neb. She married
Ken Kelly on June 10, 1972. They lived and worked on ranches in northwest South Dakota and northwest Nebraska until 1976, when they moved to Pierre. Mrs. Kelly enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, Tom of Sheridan and T.J. of Sioux Falls, S.D.; a sister, Carol Anderson of Spearfish, S.D.; and six grandchildren.
Harry Dean Watson
Former Sheridan resident Harry Dean Watson, 69, of Casper died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Oregon Trail State Veterans cemetery in Evansville under direction of Bustard's Funeral Home of Casper. Mr. Watson was born Oct. 9, 1937, in California to Fred and Dorothy Watson. He worked as a heavy-equipment operator and at Wal-Mart. He married
his wife, Nancy, on May 15, 1995, in Sheridan. Survivors include his wife of Casper; a daughter, Petrina Lundy; and two grandchildren.
Harold W. Axtell
Harold W. Axtell, 89, of Sheridan died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church.
Steven Richard Sabala
Steven Richard Sabala, 34, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, in Casper due to injuries from an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home in Gillette with the Rev. Cliff Jacobson of St. Matthew's Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Sabala was born May 15, 1972, in Sheridan to Richard and Beverly (Bennett) Sabala. He grew up in Gillette and earned a GED. He enjoyed motorcycles, riding his dirt bike, listening to music, playing the drums, and being with family and friends. Survivors include a son, Brandon Steven of Gillette; his mother, Beverly Bennett Geis of St. George, Utah; his father of Palm Desert, Calif.; and four sisters, Jeanie Schlautmann and Julie Schlautmann, both of Gillette, Sheri Paradise of Denver, and Shelly Bryant of St. George. Condolences and memorials to benefit Brandon's education may be sent in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. Fifth Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via the Internet at www.stevensonwilson.com.
Margaret Hillberry
Memorial services for Margaret Hillberry, 79, of Sheridan will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Visitation will be noon until 4 p.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Mrs. Hillberry died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 15, 1927, in Powell to John and Evea (Hoisington) Rea. She married
Charles Hillberry on Nov. 11, 1956, in Powell. They divorced. Mrs. Hillberry enjoyed music and singing, wrote poetry and prose, and was an artist. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Rea. Survivors include three children, Ellen Hepp and Wanda Huston, both of Sheridan, and Andy of Dryden, Mich.; a sister, Jane Snodgrass of Sumner, Wash.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
May D. Little
Funeral services for May D. Little, 96, of Sheridan will be later in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Little died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. Cremation has taken place. Local arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Little was born Aug. 12, 1910, in Willis, Okla., to Charles and Roxie Askew. She married
Paul Little Sr. After he died, she married
Frank Moore. They divorced. Mrs. Little spent most of her life as a homemaker and mother. A member of the Baptist Church, she enjoyed sewing and dancing. Survivors include a son, Paul Jr.; a daughter, Marie Dear; a sister, Opal Brown; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Niels E. Clinton
Memorial services for Niels E. Clinton, 63, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Mr. Clinton died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. He was born Aug. 4, 1943, in Rapid City to Aago and Helen (Dipan) Clinton. He moved to Sheridan in 1981 and worked in recycling and rebuilding furniture for Rehabilitation Enterprises of North Eastern Wyoming until he retired several years ago.
