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Louis C. Reed Jr.
Louis C. Reed Jr., 82, of Gillette died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Pioneer Manor Nursing Home of natural causes. He was father of Robert Reed of Sheridan. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Friday at Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Kenna Lou Rose officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah cemetery. Mr. Reed was born March 21, 1923, in Guthrie, Okla., to Louis and Harriet (Felton) Reed. He grew up on the Reed homestead in Campbell County. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Wyoming. He returned to Gillette to ranch with his parents. He married
Ethel Sams on April 6, 1946. They divorced. Mr. Reed worked on Interstate 90 between Buffalo and Gillette and for Farmers Co-op. He also operated the Gulf service station. He married
Pat Worley on Nov. 11, 1968. They moved to the Reed homestead, and he worked for McCullough Gas Plant. After retiring, he continued operating the family ranch. He and his wife divorced. He had lived at Pioneer Manor the past three years. He was active in 4-H while growing up. He enjoyed hunting and raising and showing goats. He was a leader for the Wildcat 4-H Club. Survivors include another son, Ralph of Rowlett, Texas; four stepsons, Frank, Nyle and Byron Nelson, all of Gillette, and John Nelson of Riverton; one granddaughter, and 12 step-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Recluse Community Center in care of Louis Reed Jr. at Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home 210 W. Fifth St. Gillette, WY 82716 or via the Internet at www.stevensonandsons.com.
Betty Kelley Husman
Betty Kelley Husman, 80, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church with interim Pastor Cliff Gronneberg officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Sheridan College Nursing Program in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
John E. Hanft
Funeral services for John E. Hanft, 79, of Dayton will be 11 a.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home with Sheridan Elks Lodge 520 officiating. The family has requested casual attire, according to the funeral home. A reception at Sheridan Elks Lodge, 45 W. Brundage St., will follow services. Mr. Hanft died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 19, 1926, on the family homestead on Sheep Creek, four miles from Dayton, to James Frederick and Grace Short Hanft. He was a 1944 graduate of Dayton High School. He married
Helen Lee Davis on Aug. 12, 1946, at First Methodist Church in Hardin, Mont. Both worked for Sheridan Wyoming Coal Co. in Monarch at the time. Shortly after their marriage, the couple bought and rebuilt the Corner Grocery in Dayton. They operated the store for several years. After they sold the store, Mr. Hanft worked in construction, then began ranching on the outskirts of Dayton. The Hanfts left ranching in 1960 and bought Bear Lodge. They also built the original Blue Spruce, now Big Horn Mountain Lodge. They later sold Bear Lodge and bought Twin Buttes cabins and deeded land within the Bighorn National Forest. They sold the cabins and ranched near Banner and Story, raising Charolais cattle. They developed the Hanft and Piney South subdivisions with their son and daughter-in-law, to whom they sold their ranches in 1980. Mr. Hanft and his wife built the Elkhorn Trailer Park in June 1986. They sold the Banner ranch in 1993 and later moved to the Little Tongue Ranch. He was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Chalfant. Survivors include his wife; a son, Larry of Dayton; a daughter, Sandra Lee Prunty of Sheridan; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Dayton Ambulance Service in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Richard L. King
Former Sheridan resident Richard L. King, 71, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Albuquerque, N.M. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1952 and was a guard on the championship teams at SHS. Survivors include a son, Lorin, of West Monroe, La.
Maria Petrauskas
BUFFALO - Mass of Christian Burial for Maria Petrauskas, 93, of Buffalo will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Windsor, Conn., with the Rev. Robert Vargo officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's cemetery in Windsor with committal services. Visitation and rosary are 5-7 p.m. today at Molloy Funeral Home in West Hartford, Conn. Local arrangements are with Adams Funeral Home of Buffalo. Mrs. Petrauskas died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at her residence. Memorials may be made to Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice in care of Adams Funeral Home.
Rose Magelky
Rose Magelky, 78, of Sturgis, S.D., died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Sturgis after battling cancer, according to her family. She was mother of Eileen Magelky of Sheridan. Rosary and prayer service will be Wednesday evening at Kincaid Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis. Mrs. Magelky was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and an infant grandson. Survivors include her husband, Ralph; four sons, Bob of Pierre, S.D., Tom of Thermopolis, Lee of Sturgis and Ed of Centerville, Ark.; another daughter, Ralphina Kruse of Coal Valley, Ill.; a sister, Sister Agnes of Merrill, Wis.; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established for the Hospice of Northern Hills in Sturgis.
Stella J. Novara
Vigil service for Stella J. Novara, 86, of Sheridan will be 7 p.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral Liturgy will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ronald Stolcis as celebrant. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Ms. Novara died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at her residence. She was born March 20, 1919, in Monarch to Michael and Anna (Gryz) Novara. She grew up and attended school in Monarch. She graduated from Sheridan High School and Heiman Business College in Sheridan. She moved to Washington, D.C., in 1940 and worked as a secretary for the State Department until 1945. She moved to Glendale, Calif., then to Hollywood, Calif., where she worked for Litton Industries and Westrex Sound Studio until she retired. She returned to Sheridan in 2000 to be closer to family. A member of Holy Name Catholic Church, she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and travel. She was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Holy Name School, 121 S. Connor St., or to the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Eco Berneice Billings
Former Sheridan County resident Eco Berneice Billings, 95, of New Salem, N.D., died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in New Salem. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Sheridan with the Rev. Ken Doolin officiating. Arrangements are with Bismarck Funeral Home. Mrs. Billings was born Dec. 20, 1910, in Arnold, Neb., to Harry and Dora (Moffitt) Leland. When she was 11, the family moved to Big Horn. Mrs. Billings later moved to Sheridan, where she graduated from Sheridan High School. She attended nursing school for three years. She married
John K. Billings in the early 1930s. She moved to to New Salem in 2003 to be closer to her daughter. She enjoyed reading the Bible, gardening and sewing. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Berneice Billings. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Sample of New Salem; two sons, Alva of Sheridan and John of Denver; a sister, Emogene Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Camp Bethel in care of First Baptist Church of Sheridan.
Leonard L. Reed
Memorial services for Leonard L. Reed, 77, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. today at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Mr. Reed died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006. He was born Sept. 19, 1928, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Elmer Lewis and Elsie Kathryn (Weiter) Reed. He married
Mae Dean Archer on July 20, 1946. They divorced. He worked in the oil fields as a tool pusher for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, dancing, and playing cards, especially pinochle. He was a musician and an avid reader. He was preceded in death by brothers Gary, Jim and Vic and a sister, Jean. Survivors include five children, Leonard Jr., Lonnie, Randy and Connie Bason, all of Sheridan, and Doug of Grand Junction, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Lysle E. Luckett
Memorial services for Lysle E. Luckett, 82, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home with military honors and the Elks Lodge officiating. A reception will follow at Sheridan Elks Lodge on Brundage Street. Mr. Luckett died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Luckett was born Oct. 22, 1923, in Foster, Mont., to William B. and Mabel Grace (Morgan) Luckett. He grew up near Wyola, Mont., and farmed and ranched there for many years. He attended school in Lodge Grass, Mont. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army. He served from 1943-46 in New Guinea, Japan and the Philippines. His battalion landed in the Philippines just ahead of Gen. MacArthur. He was a member of Sheridan Elks Lodge. He worked at Sheridan VAMC until 1978, when he retired. He enjoyed being in the mountains and hunting and fishing in the Big Horns and Yellowstone National Park. He was preceded in death by six sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Lewis of San Diego; a son, William B. of Wamsutter; a sister, Fran Williams of Fresno, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
Todd L. Fisgus
Former Sheridan resident Todd L. Fisgus, 31, of Livingston, Mont., died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at his residence. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service was Friday at the Best Western Sheridan Center. Mr. Fisgus was born July 6, 1974, in Denver to Douglas L. Fisgus and Barbara C. (Drake) Fisgus. He attended schools in Aurora, Colo., before moving to Wyoming. He was a 1993 graduate of Tongue River High School. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He played various musical instruments, including the guitar and violin. He also enjoyed the outdoors, riding his bike, hiking and the mountains. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Darrell Drake. Survivors include his father of Centennial, Colo.; his mother of Billings; a brother, Craig D. of Sheridan; paternal grandparents Fred and Eileen Fisgus of Tucson, Ariz.; and maternal grandmother Velma Drake of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to the Nature Conservancy.
Malcolm L. `Bud' Campbell
Malcolm L. Bud Campbell, 86, of Sheridan died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at his residence. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. A reception will be at the church immediately following the services. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorial services for Malcolm L. "Bud" Campbell, 86, of Sheridan will be 11 a.m. Feb. 11 at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. The death notice published in Thursday's Sheridan Press incorrectly stated the services would be Saturday. A reception at the church will follow the services. Mr. Campbell died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at his residence. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Victor E. Miller
Victor E. Miller, 79, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Cliff Gronneberg officiating. Burial will be in the Elks Section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kendrick Municipal Golf Course, 55 Grinnell Plaza, Att: Art Elkins, Sheridan, WY 82801.
James `Matt' Davis
Sheridan-native James Matt Davis, 28, Bellingham, Wash., died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in Bellingham from injuries received in an automobile accident. Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, the Rev. Stephen Anderson officiating, with burial in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born July 15, 1977, in Sheridan to Tommy and Mary (Womack) Davis, he grew up and attended Sheridan schools graduating in 1994. He then moved to Seattle, where he worked as a construction carpenter. He later moved to Bellingham and was working for Walker Construction at the time of his death. Mr. Davis belonged to Grace Baptist Church in Sheridan and was an avid snowboarder. He also liked skateboarding and electronics and especially enjoyed spending time and playing video games with his 5-year-old son, Drew Aidan. He was the fiance of LaDonna Owens of Bellingham. His grandparents preceded him in death. Survivors include his parents of Sheridan; his son of Bellingham; three brothers, Terry, Larry, and Roger Davis of Sheridan; one aunt; two uncles; one niece; one nephew; and numerous cousins. Memorials may benefit the American Lung Association or Grace Baptist Church, 1959 E. Brundage Lane, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Thomas D. Hammond
Thomas Dean Hammond, 86, Sheridan, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Sheridan Masonic Temple, 109 S. Gould St., led by officers of Big Horn Mountain Lodge 43. A reception at the temple will immediately follow. Born Oct. 26, 1919, in Sheridan to Dean and Cora (Hughes) Hammond, he grew up on the Fryberger 4H Ranch on Soldier Creek. He attended a one-room school on Soldier Creek Road through grade eight and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1940. He played saxophone for dances for more than 50 years and sang and played in King Davis' Dance Band from 1952 to 1980. He married
Florence Virginia Baker on April 20, 1940, in Sheridan. She died in August 1996. Mr. Hammond worked at Montana-Dakota Utilities from 1941 to 1982 serving as electric superintendent since 1950. He served in the Army's 10th Mountain Division in Italy during World War II. A 50-year member of Sheridan Masonic Lodge 43, he also belonged to Kalif Shrine and Shrine Brass Band of Sheridan for more than 40 years, Rotary International from 1950 to 1982, Sheridan Elks Lodge, and American Legion. He served on the Sheridan County Fair Board. One of his proudest accomplishments was his cabin on Big Willow Creek in the Big Horn Mountains. He bought the cabin in 1960 and remodeled it over the next 30 years. After retiring, he and his wife spent many years traveling in the United States, Canada, and Mexico with their Airstream trailer. Survivors include a son, Robert Hammond of Denver; a daughter, Nancy Mrvos of Sheridan; two sisters, Geraldine Irwin of Denver and Josephine House of Riverton; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place, and inurnment will be in Sheridan Masonic cemetery. Memorials may benefit Shrine Children's Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
June Juanita Lobdell
Family graveside services for June Juanita Lobdell, 92, of Sheridan will be 11 a.m. Monday at Highland cemetery in Casper with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Mrs. Lobdell died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, in Westview Health Care Center. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Lobdell was born June 2, 1913, in Springfield, Mo., to Jesse and Mary (Cavender) Smith. She attended Springfield Teacher College and was a cheerleader. She married
Don M. Lobdell on June 3, 1938. They lived in Casper from 1938-1953, when they moved to La Jolla, Calif. Mrs. Lobdell taught physical education at Casper Junior High School for three years. After the family moved to La Jolla, she worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for four years. The family moved to Red Bluff, Calif., in 1972. Mrs. Lobdell worked in the welfare office there. She retired in 1975. The family moved to Pinehurst, N.C., in 1984 and to Sheridan in 1994. Mrs. Lobdell enjoyed skiing, golf, square dancing, and trips to the Pacific, Mexico, Europe, the Bahamas, New Zealand and Hong Kong. She helped her husband in his business ventures. She was a former Daughter of the Nile, a member of the Boots and Spurs Club and a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Lenzner and Elsie Jane Smith. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Donna Kuehne; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Organ Fund in care of Janet Bishop, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
