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Alfred F. Bettcher
Alfred F. Bettcher, 88, of Sheridan died Thursday, April 7, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Viewing will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Orwig officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery in Buffalo. Mr. Bettcher was born Aug. 17, 1916, in Carter, S.D., to August and Christina (Kershman) Bettcher. He grew up south of Carter. As a teenager, he worked at the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. The family moved to Dallas in 1937. Mr. Bettcher married
Frieda Hauf on Nov. 24, 1938, in Dallas. He farmed in Dallas and later worked on construction in western South Dakota. He bought his own truck to haul gravel and later drove trucks for construction until he retired. He enjoyed family get-togethers, camping and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife; three sons, David, Larry and Donald; a daughter, Marlene Donoho; two sisters, Ida and Martha; and a brother, Allen. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth, Roger and Dennis, all of Sheridan; three brothers, Richard, Verlon and Leonard, all of Winner, S.D.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Mildred E. `Billie' Francis
BUFFALO - Mildred E. `Billie' Francis, 75, of Buffalo died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, in Amie Holt Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nancy Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery with graveside services. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Senior Center in care of the funeral home.
Larry Rodgers
Larry Rodgers, 71, of Sheridan died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with military rites by the American Legion and Wyoming National Guard. Mr. Rodgers was born Oct. 10, 1933, in Casper to James and Thelma (Kinnaman) Rodgers. He grew up and attended elementary school in Lance Creek and was a 1951 graduate of Manville High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Henrico as a hotcaseman on the ship's 5-inch gun. After the service, he lived for a time in Los Angeles before returning to Wyoming to work in the oil fields. He moved to Sheridan in 1961 and was employed by the railroad before going to work at the VA Medical Center. He married
Janet Talcott in 1969. He retired in 1997 after 30 years with Sheridan VAMC. He enjoyed being outdoors, the mountains, fishing and woodworking. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim, and two grandchildren. Survivors include his wife; six daughters, Wynona Panchot of Douglas, Tammy Spicer of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Cathy Salo of Albuquerque, N.M., Carleen Chipps of Salem, W.Va., and Colleen Rodgers and Patricia Jaramillo, both of Sheridan; a brother, John of Arizona; a sister, Lorraine Quinn of Florida; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Larry Rodgers
Larry Rodgers, 71, of Sheridan died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. David Duprey 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.
Lesa `Neighbors' Raths-Whitaker
Lesa `Neighbors' Raths-Whitaker, 49, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at her residence of natural causes. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home with the Revs. David Duprey and Ray Clark officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Rodeo Queen Support Fund in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Donald Koester
Donald Koester, 70, Sheridan, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, in Sheridan. A memorial service with full military honors will be 1 p.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home with Chaplain David Hall officiating. Born Jan. 29, 1935, in Cheyenne to Fred and Muriel (Stephenson) Koester, Mr. Koester married
Leslie Beery on June 29, 1958, in Cheyenne. Mr. Koester joined the Navy and fought 13 months in the Vietnam War. He retired as lieutenant commander after 23 years. He then worked as an engine man and building mechanic for GSA. He belonged to the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, National Rifle Association and Fleet Reserve Association. He enjoyed hunting, reading, travel and old tractors. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Richard and Steven Koester, both of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Karelle Beyl of Wheatland; a brother, Merlin Koester of Fort Dodge, Iowa; a sister, Betty Mickelson of Duncombe, Iowa; and two grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the donor's choice in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Jean Creel
Jean Ann Creel, 68, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at her home in Buffalo. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo, Pastor Tom Saur officiating, with burial in Willow Grove cemetery.
Josephine Garriott
Former longtime Sheridan resident Josephine Garriott, 71, of Gillette died Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette. Christian wake services will be 7 p.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Kadera officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born May 1, 1934, in Sheridan to Tony and Nellie (Morrissey) Leo, she worked at the Sheridan Senior Citizens Center as an office clerk for 25 years. She moved to Gillette a year ago to be close to her daughters. She enjoyed travel, especially to Deadwood, S.D., being with her cat, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, John Mates; a sister, Betty Newlon; and a brother, Tom Leo. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Williamsen and Nancy Perry, both of Gillette; a brother, James Leo of Sheridan; two sisters, Eileen Adams of Gillette and Kathleen Legerski of Casper; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association for research in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Josephine Garriott
Former Sheridan resident Josephine Garriott, 71, of Gillette died Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette. Christian wake services will be 7 p.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Kadera officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association for research in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Albert `Stewart' Cellers
BUFFALO - Albert Stewart Cellers, 76, of Kaycee died Sunday, May 22, 2005, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Chapel in Buffalo and from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kaycee Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kaycee Methodist Church with the Rev. Dana Lohse officiating. Burial will be in Kaycee cemetery with military graveside rites by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorials may be made to the Kaycee Emergency Fund in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams in Buffalo.
Stephanie Sidletsky
Stephanie Sidletsky, 84, of Sheridan died Friday, May 20, 2005, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. At her request, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be later. Cremains will be buried in Golden Gate National cemetery in San Bruno, Calif. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Sidletsky was born Jan. 31, 1921, in Carteret, N.J., to Theodore and Anastasia (Starynka) Chudova. She grew up and attended schools in Newark, N.J., and graduated from Newark High School. She served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She married
Joseph Sidletsky in New Jersey. He preceded her in death. A member of the Catholic Church, she enjoyed spending time with her family, watercolor painting and going to the mall in Billings. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survivors include three sons, Tom and Allan, both of Sheridan, and Mark of San Carlos, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Irene Burgess
Irene Burgess, 93, of Sheridan died Monday, May 23, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place at her request. Private graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Sheridan Municipal cemetery with arrangements by Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Burgess was born June 14, 1911, in Hurdsfield, N.D., to Quincy and Sophia (Frick) Tulp. She moved to Ranchester when she was a child. She married
George Burgess in Hardin, Mont., in 1927. The couple lived in several towns in the Gillette area before settling in Parkman. Mrs. Burgess moved to Sheridan in 1972 after her husband died. She moved to Casper in 2002 to live with a granddaughter, but she returned to Sheridan in January. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially elk hunting, and was the camp cook. On her last hunting trip, at the age of 85, she bagged a deer. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and member and past president of Eagles 186. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John; two brothers, Herman and Ray Tulp; three sisters, Neta Burgess, Phoebe Fackenthall and Helen Weibusch; and an infant great-great-grandson. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Shafer of Sheridan; an adopted daughter, Brenda Desmond of Sheridan; two sisters, Patricia Hubbard of Sheridan and Minnie Swearingin of St. Helena, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Ollie Mary Kane
Ollie Mary Kane, 94, of Gillette died Sunday, May 15, 2005, in Gillette. She was mother of Joy Sorenson of Arvada. Funeral services were last week. Mrs. Kane was born June 11, 1910, in Gillette to William Robert Wright and Ollie Mae (Marquiss) Wright. She grew up in Gillette and was a 1928 graduate of Campbell County High School. After graduating she taught at the Taylor Ranch in southwest Campbell County. She married
Frank Kane on Jan. 10, 1943, in Denver. The couple ranched south of Gillette until 1955. She was a 4-H leader for many years, served on the Campbell County school board and Campbell County cemetery board, and belonged to Campbell County Cattlewomen, Wyoming Stock Growers and Campbell County Chamber of Commerce. She served on the Gillette City Council, was a director of Stockmans Bank, a member of the National Association of Bank Women, American Association of Retired Persons, Business & Professional Women, Retired Teachers Association, Daughters of the Nile and First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed world travel. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Spielman; a brother, Robert Earl Wright; and two daughters, Mary Zoe Allee and Karan Lea McCuley. Survivors include two sons, Frank Kane of Cave Creek, Ariz., and Don Waldrop of Gillette; three other daughters, Myra Addison and Rachael Fulkerson, both of Gillette, and Kathleen Reynolds of Rozet; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established in Mrs. Kane's name to benefit the Campbell County Cattlewomen's efforts in ag education. Condolences and memorials may be sent in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. Fifth St., Gillette, WY 82716 or via the Web site at www.stevensonandsons.com.
Annie Lee `Tinsy' Phillips Brotherton
Annie Lee Tinsy Phillips Brotherton, 84, of Blevins, Ark., died Sunday, May 22, 2005, in Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas. She was mother of Robert H. Brotherton of Sheridan and also the Sundowner Lions Club Pig Roast Mascot here for several years. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home Chapel in Prescott, Ark., with burial in Marlbrook cemetery, Blevins. Mrs. Brotherton was born April 2, 1921, in Hempstead County, Ark., to Claud A. and Gladys Vaughn Phillips. She graduated in 1940 from Little Rock (Ark.) Beauty School with a degree in cosmetology. She received an associate's degree in business from Red River Vocational Technical School in Hope, Ark., and worked for the Blevins Public School System for 19 years until retirement. She was a treasurer of the Prescott VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Marlbrook cemetery Association and Blevins High School Reunion Committee. She enjoyed playing bingo, baking, gardening and decorating. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hap Brotherton, in 1963; and by a sister, Thelma Warnken. In addition to her son, survivors include a daughter, Gladys Ann Turner of Blevins; a brother, R.D. Son Phillips of Blevins; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Kevin E. Anderson
Kevin E. Anderson, 45, of Sheridan died Friday, May 20, 2005, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Per his request, cremation has taken place, and cremains will be buried with his father. A graveside memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Sheridan Elks cemetery with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Anderson was born on Feb. 21, 1960, in Sheridan to Reinhald C. and Swanee (Kay) Anderson. Reinhald Anderson died in an auto accident when his son was 8 years old. Mr. Anderson was a foreman for U.S. Elevator in Denver and worked for the Denver Traffic Signal Co. He returned to Sheridan in 1991. He was a mechanic, carpenter, painter and carpet-layer. He enjoyed being with his sons, taking them fishing and camping. Survivors include his mother, Swanee Wilson, and stepfather, Dr. Robert Wilson, both of Sheridan; two sons, Jordan James and Quinn Cleveland, both of Sheridan; a brother, Reinhald Randy of Billings; and a sister, Kim Anderson Rae of Buffalo. Memorials may be made to Swanee Wilson to assist with funeral expenses and the education of Mr. Anderson's sons in care of Brenda Torrens and Nicole Christensen, Bank of the West, 2 N. Main St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Irene Burgess
Irene Burgess, 93, of Sheridan died Monday, May 23, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Services are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
