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Bonnie S. Edwards, age 74 of Rawlins, Wyoming passed away at her home on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Bonnie was born on October 15, 1950, in International Falls, Minnesota, to Ardys (Warnes) and Oliver Growette. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from St. Cloud University in 1973. Bonnie then moved to Wyoming where she met the love of her life, Richard K. Edwards. They were married on May 1, 1976, and together built a beautiful life filled with love, adventure, and f...
Frank Joe Henderson, passed away November 29, 2024 in Laramie, Wyoming at the age of 79. He was born in Saratoga, Wyoming on August 21, 1945 to Don and Mabel Henderson. Frank married Phyllis Oneil on September 25, 1970. They had two boys, Frank (Bud), and Wade. Frank grew up and attended school in Saratoga. After graduating from high school, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army. When Frank left the Army, he returned to Wyoming where he was employed by the Carbon County Sheriffs Office and the...
Richard Norman Blake was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, but spent most of his life in the Platte Valley. He married Alice Joyce Herring in 1955. They had four children - Robin; Travis (Cheryl); Jade; Pam (Rob) and Mike (Katy). His grandchildren are Christina Schamber, Clinton Blake(Lindsay), Eric and Ben Work. His great grandchildren are Madison, Mason and Memphis Schamber, Ender Work and Carter Blake. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, and his son Robin. Dick moved to Riverside in 1944 with his parents Mike and Violet and his...
Barbara Lynn Hagan (Vogt Grudier) of Saratoga, Wyoming passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024 at the age of 69. Barbara was born and raised in Houston, Texas to the late Thomas and Mary Jane Vogt, on November 23, 1954, as the oldest of five children. Her brother Tommy Vogt preceded her in death. In Houston, Texas, she loved the blue bonnets and sunflowers in bloom. She enjoyed sunny days on the beach in Galveston. She had a passion for writing and listening to music, playing guitar and drums, and...
Curtis Campbell, formerly of Saratoga and Encampment, passed away in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on October 15, 2024, at the age of 93. Curt was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 1931. He entered the Air Force in 1948 and had a long career as a flight engineer. He flew on many test flights while stationed at Edwards Air Force Base, including the first ever flight of the C-130. After settling in the Sacramento area while stationed at Mather and McClellan, he retired as a master sergeant in 1968, received a degree in criminal justice from...
Christina (Tina) Louise Francis, a resident of Saratoga WY, passed away on October 14, 2024 at the age of 76 years. Tina was born March 19, 1948 in West Point NY. She grew up as the second oldest in a family of thirteen children. As a military family, they moved often and Tina grew up in many places. Tina married Gary Francis on February 20, 1988. They moved to Saratoga in 2001 and Tina always considered it the place she was meant to be. She enjoyed serving in the VSO, as a member of the museum board, volunteering for various chamber of...
Clara Mae Knoell, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Sage View Care Center. She was an eight year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Saratoga, Wyoming. She died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Laramie Wyoming October 28,1933 to James and Josephine (Anderson) Quealy. Mrs. Knoell attended schools in Carbon County for her early education, including Elk Mountain, Hanna and Saratoga Wyoming. She graduated from University Prep in Laramie, WY with the class...
Carolyn M. Clennon, age 86, passed away at her home on October 10, 2024, with her devoted husband by her side. She was born on March 13, 1938, to Charles H. and Helen M. Holbrook in Oklahoma City, OK. She married Gene Brannen at a young age in 1955 and had one son, Robert. In 1958 she married Donald O’Donnell and of that marriage she had two children, Ronald Lee and Donna Carol. In April 1977 she married the love of her life, James (Jim) Clennon, and they spent 47 happy and fun-filled years t...
Robert Kimball Hartley of Saratoga, Wyoming passed away peacefully at home Thursday, September 26, 2024. Robert was born June 7, 1955, in Lancaster California, to John and Virginia Hartley. Virginia married Ralph Crow in 1962 and they moved to Ryan Park, Wyoming, where Robert grew up with his three brothers Dave, John, and Pete Crow. He graduated from Saratoga High School in 1973. In his lifetime, Robert enjoyed floating on any river, hunting, fishing, being an outdoor guide, playing cri...
Lewis Stolns was born December 18, 1938 in Boulder Colorado. He passed away September 22, 2024 with family members by his side. Lewis was raised in Saratoga Wyoming graduating in the class of 1957. He married Elizabeth Jean Krouch on November 14, 1959. To this union three children were born. Lewis was a general contractor owning Stolns Construction and S&S Disposal for many years. Lewis and Jean moved outside Saratoga to enjoy country living. Lewis enjoyed time tinkering in his shops and around the property with his Boston terriers. Lewis was...
Donald Lee Ellis, Saratoga, Wyoming, was born on March 16, 1929, to John and Florence Hankins Ellis in Worland, Wyoming. He passed away on September 18, 2024, at the North Platte Valley Medical Center in Saratoga, Wyoming at the age of 95. Don was raised on the Ellis family ranch on Difficulty Creek near Medicine Bow. He began his education in a one room schoolhouse on the Difficulty ranch, high school in Elk Mountain and Medicine Bow, graduating in 1947 from Medicine Bow High School. He joined...
Scott Matthew Kinniburgh, 70, of Saratoga, Wyoming passed away on August 27th, 2024, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Following a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis, he chose to face this challenge with courage. Scott was born on August 18, 1954, in Rawlins, Wyoming, to parents Sophie and Stewart Kinniburgh, arriving on his sister Sandy’s third birthday. He was convinced he was the best present she ever received. The family moved from Rawlins to Saratoga when h...
Roy Roe Zimmerschied, resident of Saratoga WY, passed away on Sept. 7, 2024 at Granite Rehab at the age of 73. Roy was born in Sheridan to Raymond and Alice Zimmerschied on Sept. 27, 1950. His family moved to Casper in 1963. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1969. He met the love of his life, Margaret Zimmerschied, in 1969. They were married in 1970. Roy worked for American Linen for 47 years. In 2017, Roy and his wife moved to Saratoga, WY. He will be sadly missed by his wife,...
Bev was born on February 1, 1941 in Laramie, Wyoming to Riley and Ruby Daniels. She joined a brother, Arthur, at home in Rawlins, Wyoming. After graduating from Rawlins High School, Bev moved to Cheyenne where she met Tom Zator. They were married and moved to Connecticut. Together they had two daughters, Teri and Brenda. In 1972, they divorced. Bev and the girls moved to Green River, Wyoming to be with family. In the summer of 1972, Bev, Teri and Brenda moved to Encampment. She worked as a waitress until she met the love of her life, Blain...
Jerry Leonard Westerfield of Encampment, WY, was born on March 29, 1948, in Parsons, Kansas, and passed away on August 19, 2024, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. His life came to a tragic end following a car crash on August 16, just north of Laramie, Wyoming, from which he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. His educational pursuits included attending schools in Springfield, Missouri, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, graduating from Cheyenne Central High School. Jerry' s career...
Sonya (Sunny) Simone Golden was born on August 23, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Frances (Machamer) Snyder and Wilson Snyder, Sr. She passed away at home on August 20, 2024, leaving behind her husband Ed of 60 years, along with three daughters: Sherri Hotchkiss (Bo), Broadway, Virginia; Jennifer Lane (Lee Wadlington), Pendleton, Indiana; and Heather Golden (Chris Leeson), Cincinnati, Ohio. Sunny is also survived by six grandchildren: Savannah (Jon Borinsky) and Lexi Lane, and...
Jerry Leonard Westerfield of Encampment, WY, was born on March 29, 1948, in Parsons, Kansas, and passed away on August 19, 2024, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. His life came to a tragic end following a car crash on August 16, just north of Laramie, Wyoming, from which he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. His educational pursuits included attending schools in Springfield, Missouri, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, graduating from Cheyenne Central High School. Though his time at...
Michael Roy Hennek was born on March 4, 1947, in Rawlins, Wyoming, and peacefully passed away on July 12, 2024, in Buhl, Idaho. He is deeply missed by his loving wife, Martha Hennek, his children Michael (Randi) Hennek and Brandi (Casey) Olive, his beloved grandchildren Cassidy, Cheyenne, and Lane Olive, as well as Paige and Patrick Hennek. He also leaves behind his brother Joe Hennek, his sister Kathy Hennek, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Michael is now reunited in peace with...
With family surrounding her, Laurie Sue Johnston of Saratoga, Wyoming joined the ranks of the angels and made her way back to her Creator on August 16th, 2024. Laurie spent her childhood with skinned up knees, being a tomboy, all while keeping up and setting the pace for her four brothers in Beaver City, Nebraska. Among her many talents, Laurie became an accomplished seamstress and loved making her own clothes. After high school, her love of athletics and the Nebraska Cornhuskers drove her...
Philip Eugene “Boone” Weber, 90, of Baggs, Wyoming, passed away on August 4th, 2024, after a long battle with kidney disease. Boone was born in Delta, Utah, on March 23rd,1934, to Sid and Nina Weber. Boone graduated from Little Snake River Valley High School in 1952, and he joined the Marine Corp shortly thereafter. Boone was stationed in North Carolina, and then California. Later he attended the University of Wyoming on the G.I. Bill, but mostly “studied” rodeo while he was there, spendin...
Surrounded by family, Iva Mae Craig passed away on July 18, 2024 at the North Platte Valley Medical Center at the age of 92. Iva Mae Swanson was born on a ranch near Saratoga, Wyoming on December 2, 1931 to Leo and Sophia Clements Swanson. She lived in Saratoga and the Platte Valley area all of her life. On May 3, 1947, Iva married Jack Craig. Together they had 6 children, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. At Iva’s house, the kitchen was always the place to visit and have a meal with fresh v...
Andrea (Andi) Dee Ward was born February 2, 1965 in Dillion, Montana. She was raised in the beautiful mountains of Beaverhead County and later moved to Lovell, Wyoming. Andi loved the western way of life; rodeo, hunting and fishing with her grandfather instilled a life-long passion for the outdoors. After graduating from Lovell High School in 1983, she moved to Saratoga, Wyoming to be closer to her parents, Roger and Suzie Cox. In 1988, Andi met and married Will Ward. Together they had two...
William I. Rathbun, long time Saratoga resident, passed away on June 24 at the North Platte Valley Medical Center Long Term Care at the age of 98. Bill was born on October 28,1925 in Healdton, Oklahoma. He spent his school years in Blackwell, Oklahoma along with his parents, Irl and Ruth and siblings Mary, Kathryn and George. After graduating high school, he attended Northern Oklahoma Junior College the summer before he turned 18, where he studied music, French and English. Bill was inducted int...
Roxie Verplancke, 72, longtime Saratoga and Rock Springs resident, passed away on June 16th, 2024.Roxie was born on November 25, 1951 to Charles and Angie Price in Deadwood, SD.Roxie spent her childhood in Wyoming, Colorado, and the Black Hills. She attended Platte Valley High School. In 1969 Roxie met the love of her life and on February 21, 1970 she wed Robert Verplancke in Saratoga.In 1975 the Verplanckes moved from Hanna to Saratoga where they lived until 1998. Roxie worked for a time at...
Ronald E. Noton was born August 14, 1938 in Hanover, Illinois, a farming community near the Mississippi River settled by his family in the early 1800’s. His father died of cancer when Ron was just 3 years old, so he did not have the typical childhood. Ron worked long hours on the family farm before graduating as valedictorian of his high school class. Ron attended Monmouth College for two years then the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) graduating in 1961 with bachelor’s degrees in lib...