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Marjorie Long
Marjorie Long, 80, of Sheridan died April 8, 2007, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and no services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Long was born Nov. 20, 1926, in Big Horn to John and Catherine (Nourse) Mills. She graduated from Big Horn High School. She married
Lloyd Long on Sept. 24, 1962, in Buffalo. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, who also died April 8; and by a sister, Jean Ratcliff. Survivors include a daughter, Susie Thompson of Sheridan; a son, Anthony Parton of Casper; a sister, Peggy Kethman, and brother, John Mills, both of Sheridan; 10 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Volunteers of America Sheridan Community Shelter, P.O. Box 6291, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Jennifer Anne Jordan
Funeral services for Sheridan native Jennifer Anne Jordan, 25, of Casper will be 10 a.m. Friday in the Latter-day Saints Church in Sheridan with Kendal Hoopes officiating. Viewing will be 7 p.m. today at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery after services Friday. Miss Jordan died April 6, 2007, in an automobile accident. She was born March 23, 1982, in Sheridan to Larry and Carla Blakeman. She grew up in Sheridan and was a 2000 graduate of Sheridan High School. She was married
in 2003. She graduated from Sheridan College in 2006 as a certified nursing assistant, then moved to Midwest, where she trained as a first responder. She worked at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Survivors include two children, Sondra and JD; her mother, Carla Harvey of Sheridan; her father of Sheridan; a sister, April Carlton of Marshall, Mich.; a brother, Christopher Harvey of Sheridan; and her grandparents, Bob and Edith Blakeman of Sheridan and Beverly Allen of Lingle. Memorials may be made to the Jennifer Jordan Memorial Fund for the education of her children in care of Sheridan State Bank, P.O. Box 6268, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Mary Lee Evans
Graveside services for Mary Lee Evans, 87, of Dayton will be in May in Dayton. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Evans died March 28, 2007, at her residence. She was born Oct. 4, 1919, in Wilmington, Del., to Beatrice Hammond Boggs and Walter Moore Boggs. She graduated from high school in Wilmington and moved to Denver with her family in the 1940s. She briefly attended the University of Denver before marrying LeRoy Evans in San Francisco on Jan. 10, 1945. She began teaching piano lessons at age 16. She enjoyed riding English-style, reading and, according to her family, collecting friends. She and Mr. Evans lived on a ranch in Fraser, Colo., from 1954-95. Mrs. Evans was director of Fraser Branch Library for many years. The Evanses moved to Dayton in 1995. Mrs. Evans was a member of a Bible study group. She enjoyed visits from her grandchildren and watching the change of seasons along the Tongue River. She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Walter and Robert Boggs; and a granddaughter. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Mischke of Dayton; a son, Walter L. of Park City, Utah; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mildred K. Sutley
Visitation for Mildred K. Sutley, 96, of Sheridan will be 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Sutley died April 5, 2007, at her residence. Inurnment of cremains will be later in the family plot in Western cemetery, Orion, Ill., under direction of Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home of Orion. Mrs. Sutley was born Feb. 9, 1911, in Orion to Alfred and Anna (Svenson) Bohman. She grew up and attended schools there and was a 1928 graduate of Orion High School. She attended nurse's training at the Lutheran Hospital in Moline, Ill., in 1938. She married
William H. Sutley on May 10, 1946, in the Orion Baptist Church. The couple owned and operated funeral homes in Wyanet, Ill., for 20 years and in Torrington for 18 years before retiring in 1986. They moved to Sheridan in 1989. Mrs. Sutley had been a member of Order of the Eastern Star since 1942, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary since 1946, and American Legion Auxiliary since 1948. She was also a member of First United Church of Christ in Torrington. She enjoyed housekeeping, Swedish cooking, using sequins to make wall pictures of birds, watching wildlife, and growing flowers indoors. She was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters. Survivors include her husband; a son, Harry Dean of Eureka, Mont.; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Friendship Chapter 51, Order of the Eastern Star, 2098 Brundage Lane, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Summerfield K. `Skeeter' Johnston III
Summerfield K. (Skeeter) Johnston III, 53, of Big Horn and Palm Beach, Fla., died April 6, 2007, in Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Fla. A member of the family that brought high-goal polo to Sheridan County, Mr. Johnston suffered head injuries during a polo match April 4 at his Everglades Polo Facility in Wellington, Fla., when his horse fell with him during play. This game was preparation for his team's participation in the 2007 U.S. Open Polo Tournament at the International Polo Club in Wellington. A celebration of his life is planned Tuesday in Florida. Born Jan. 8, 1954, in Chattanooga, Tenn., he graduated from Bright School grammar school and Baylor School in Chattanooga and from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. Johnston, along with his parents, Summerfield K. (Skey) Jr. and Gil, bought the Flying H Ranch and adjoining Meade Creek Ranch near Big Horn in 1985. Under Johnston family management, the polo club grew into one of the top polo operations in the country with high-goal polo players from South America and Europe as well as the United States coming here to compete. In 1997, he joined the family's Johnston Coca-Cola Bottling Group Inc. He served in several management positions including president of the company's food and restaurant division and of its Australian subsidiary, WinPac Ltd. He was president of the Group's Coca-Cola Bottling Company Northwest in Minneapolis and of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Cleveland, Tenn. Following the merger of Johnston Coca-Cola Bottling Group with Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. in 1991, he held a number of executive positions at CCE including vice president human resources; senior vice president and president of the Eastern North American Group, responsible for bottling operations in the Eastern United States; and executive vice president and chief strategy and business development officer. He retired from Coca-Cola Enterprises in February 2004 and had served as a member of the board of directors of Coca-Cola Enterprises since 2004. Coca-Cola Enterprises is the largest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products in the world. He was also chairman of the Krystal Co., which operates quick-serve restaurants throughout the Southeastern United States; and a member of the board of directors of SunTrust Bank of Chattanooga, N.A.; MetalTek International Inc., a specialty metal casting company; Southern Screens Entertainment LLC, which conducts real estate development and operates multiscreen cinema houses in Argentina; eSkye Solutions Inc., a distributor of channel-management software; and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Known for his devotion to family, he also loved hunting and fishing, both of which he pursued throughout the world. He was an outstanding amateur player and leader in polo in the United States. He was a governor-at-large of the U.S. Polo Association and co-founder of the North American Polo League. He was captain of his teams that won the $100, 000 Gold Cup, a 26-goal tournament, in 1988; the Cartier International Open in 1982; the USPA Heritage Cup twice; and the 2003 Hall of Fame Cup. His teams were three times runner-up in the U.S. Open Polo Tournament. Survivors include his wife, Leslie Buttram Johnston; a daughter, Louisa; his parents; three sisters, Katherine Johnston Tudor, Lavinia Johnston, and Gillian Johnston; a brother, Robert Johnston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Polo Training Foundation, 70 Clinton St., Tully, NY 13159 or a charity of the donor's choosing.
Dorothy B. Enzi
Funeral services for Dorothy B. Enzi, 83, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Sheridan with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Burial will be in Masonic No. 8 Section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mrs. Enzi died April 2, 2007, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church; Lifelink of Sheridan County at P.O. Box 2095, Sheridan; or to a recipient of the donor's choice.
John L. Kobielusz
Funeral services for John L. Kobielusz, 89, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Peter James officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mr. Kobielusz died April 2, 2007, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 26, 1918, in Sheridan to John L. and Anna (Rucki) Kobielusz. He volunteered for the Air Force in 1940 and served as a guard in Germany. He was discharged on Dec. 5, 1945. He married
Marie Schwabauer on June 27, 1944. He spent his life ranching and as a sheepherder. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Frank. Survivors include his wife; a son, John; a daughter, Shirley Schuman; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Dorothy Helen Spielman
Graveside services for Dorothy Helen Spielman, 94, of Sheridan were held Thursday in Gillette with the Rev. Tim Tromble officiating. Mrs. Spielman died March 29, 2007, at Westview Health Care Center. She was born March 15, 1913, in Gillette to Charles and Myrtle (Reed) Pacot. She grew up in the Gillette area. She married
Aaron Spielman on Feb. 18, 1933, in Gillette. They lived on the family homestead near Rawhide Butte until 1941, then moved to Gillette. They lived in Wyodak from 1945 until 1958, when they retired and moved to Sheridan. Mrs. Spielman taught Sunday school for many years. Survivors include two sons, Donald of Gillette and Ronald of Sheridan; two daughters, Elsie Sicks of Gillette and Nancy Werner of Sheridan; two sisters, Velma Harlow and Beth McGee, both of Gillette; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Elsie Mae Hammett
Memorial services for Elsie Mae Hammett, 74, of Sheridan were this morning at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Mrs. Hammett died March 31, 2007, in Westview Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 9, 1932, in Lame Deer, Mont., to Harry and Beula (Graham) Kelsey. She grew up and graduated from high school in Sheridan and also graduated from Sheridan College. She married
Cecil Foss in 1949. After his death, she married
Edward Lee Hammett on May 7, 1976. She worked in the psychiatric ward at Sheridan VA Medical Center, then at the City Water Treatment Plant until 1987, when she retired. A member of the Eagles 186 Auxiliary, she enjoyed oil painting, flower gardening, sewing and crafts. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry, and three brothers, Jim and Frank Kelsey and Dennis Thayer. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Bill Foss of Ponder, Texas, and Jesse Hammett of Ranchester; two daughters, Sherri Powers of Breckenridge, Texas, and Colleen Chavira of El Paso, Texas; a brother, Bill Kelsey of Sheridan; two sisters, Ardis Bowman of Sheridan and Donna Yarrington of Littleton, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Milton Sherman
Services for Milton Sherman, 91, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Name Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Sherman died April 1, 2007, in Sheridan Manor. He was born June 5, 1915, in Rochester, N.Y. He married
Edith Carder Arnold on July 27, 1940. They moved to Florida, where Mr. Sherman raised flowers and developed a precision aluminum manufacturing business. He sold his business, and the couple moved to Sheridan in 1964. He was past president of Sheridan Country Club and Rotary and a fundraiser for the YMCA. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Tom of Wyandotte, Mich., and Mike of Sheridan; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Marjorie E. Ray
Marjorie E. Ray, 92, Sheridan, died April 1, 2007, at Westview Health Care Center. A private family gathering will take place later. Born Feb. 20, 1915, in York, Neb., to John and Martha (Brown) Roberts, she came to Wyoming as a young child and grew up in the Sinclair and Rawlins area. She married
Darrel Ray on Dec. 14, 1934, in Nebraska. They lived near Thermopolis and Cody before moving to Dayton in 1961. Mrs. Ray operated her own restaurant until moving to Denver, where she operated an apartment house. After Mr. Ray died in 1970, she returned to the Sheridan area. She worked at the PK Ranch until moving to Big Creek Ranch near Encampment, where she worked until retiring to Casper. She returned to Sheridan in 1980. She enjoyed fishing, the mountains, and playing with her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Matilda; two brothers, Tom and Dave; a grandson; and a great-grandson. Survivors include two sons, Earl of Federal Heights, Colo., and Darrel of Gillette; a daughter, Donna Madia of Sheridan; a brother, James Roberts of Encampment; a sister, Eleanor Martin of Saratoga; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Charlotte Ekwall
Charlotte Ekwall, 71, Sheridan, died March 28, 2007, at Sheridan Manor. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are 1 p.m. April 28 at Big Horn Mountain Eagles. Born April 25, 1935, in Wheatland to Charles E. and Marjorie E. (Ankney) Bergman, she married
Roy Ekwall on June 30, 1959, in Rapid City. Mrs. Ekwall was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo and collecting spoons, magnets and other knickknacks. She belonged to Big Horn Mountain Eagles Aerie 4169 Auxiliary for 19 years, serving as trustee for 12 years. She was also a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 42 for 33 years and VFW Auxiliary Post 1560 for 29 years. She volunteered at the Catholic Church Thrift Shop for a number of years and also at VFW bingo. She was an election judge for many years. Survivors include her husband; six children, Rose Cita Heaton of Hubert, Utah, Duane and Michael Ekwall, both of Sheridan, Robert Ekwall of Rock Springs, Steve Ekwall of Manhattan, Kan., and Kathryn Ekwall of Minneapolis; four brothers; a sister; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit donor's choice, Welch Cancer Center, or Dialysis Clinic in care of Kane Funeral Home.
Michael R. Herbison
Services for Michael R. Herbison, 65, of Sheridan, were this morning at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Mr. Herbison died March 29, 2007, at his home. He was born May 3, 1941, in Los Angeles to Ray and Elizabeth Herbison. He attended school in Cheyenne and graduated from Central High School in 1960. He received a master's degree from the University of Wyoming and a master's degree in library science from the University of Texas-Austin in 1966. He moved to Casper, where he was head of libraries at the University of Wyoming-Casper. He was also dean of library sciences for the University of Nebraska-Kearney from 1992-2004, University of Alaska-Juneau from 1983-1992, and University of Colorado-Colorado Springs from 1968-1983. In Colorado Springs he secured the property owned and operated by the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. He was a volunteer at the theater group in Kearney, Neb., and was on the accreditation committee and past president of the American Libraries Association. He was responsible for the oversight and building of new libraries at the University of Alaska-Juneau and University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. He backpacked, read, and played chess and poker. Survivors include his wife, Diana, whom he married
July 1, 2006; two daughters, Shelley Parra of Worland and Andrea Boortz of Denver; one brother, Alan Herbison of Utah; two sisters, Janet Cowley of Cheyenne and Lenore Howen of California; three stepsons, Mark Sonderby of Sheridan, Anthony Sonderby of Germantown, Tenn., and Michael Sonderby of Sheridan; one stepdaughter, Diedry Arzy of Billings; and two granddaughters. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns, Sheridan Memorial Hospital, 1401 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801 or the Nebraska Medical Center Organ Transplant Program, 983285 Nebraska Medical Center Drive, Omaha NE 68198-3285.
Frank Elmer Ross
Services for Frank Elmer Ross, 88, will be 2 p.m. Friday at Oregon Trails State cemetery in Evansville. Mr. Ross died March 24, 2007, at the VA Medical Center nursing home unit in Sheridan, where he had resided the last three years. He was born June 19, 1918, in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., was raised in Aberdeen, Idaho, and graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in civil engineering. He served as an aviator in World War II on a B17 bomber and was shot down over Germany. He was married
to Dorothy Scott for 21 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Basin Air Barber Shoppers and was a Boy Scout leader. Survivors include his daughter, Tara (Garry) Yake of Casper; his son, Frankie; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers. Kane Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.
Jack Louis Newman
Services for Jack Louis Newman, 79, of Sheridan, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Forman officiating. Mr. Newman died at his home March 28, 2007. He was born Feb. 10, 1928, in Sundance to Clarice and Carl Newman. He had been in the Sheridan area since 1967. He helped start the Decker Coal Mine as a blade operator and worked there for 17 years. On April 23, 1966, he married
Lesta Confer. He was a member of Sheridan Elks Lodge and the American Legion. He hunted, fished, boated and did carpentry. He was preceded in death by his wife and one son, Kevin Newman. Survivors include two sons, Bill Newman of Parker, Colo., and Lonny Newman of Buena Vista, Colo.; two daughters, Jacki Newman of Sheridan and Terry Frank of Louisville, Colo.; one brother, Billy Edward Newman of Gillette; and nine grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
James Podgornik
Memorial services for James Podgornik, 49, of Sheridan will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Podgornik died May 28, 2007, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. Cremation has taken place. He was born June 13, 1957, in Sheridan to Joseph and Mary (Povsner) Podgornik. He married
Kim Link in Buffalo on May 1, 1992. He enjoyed hunting, boating, water-skiing, working on farm equipment and travel. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors, all of Sheridan, include his wife; a brother, Jon; and two sisters, Roberta Cooley and Lee Morgareidge. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Pauline Veach
Graveside services for Pauline Veach, 89, of Sheridan will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Sheridan Memorial cemetery with Allen Jones officiating. Viewing will be 1-7 p.m. today at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Veach died May 28, 2007, at her residence. She was born Aug. 29, 1917, in Sheridan to George and Katherine (Schrinder) Adams. She grew up and attended schools in Sheridan. She married
J. Byron Veach on Dec. 16, 1940, in Sheridan. He preceded her in death. She was a caregiver for many children throughout the years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and taking rides around the county. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, David; and sisters Amelia Derrickson, Sarah Fauser and Emilie Jelly. Survivors include three daughters, Charlotte Hein, Emma Jean Hando and Kathy Oatts, all of Sheridan; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
