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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...
Sarah Latier was born September 3, 1936 to Harold and Rhuea Latier of Sinclair, Wyoming. She passed away on October 23, 2023 in Glendale, California. She graduated from Rawlins High School in 1954. Sarah received her B.A. degree from Colorado State College. She received her Masters and Doctorate degrees from the University of Southern California. One of Dr. Sarah Latier - Napier’s hobbies were going to USC football games. She also loved traveling the world, especially Africa and India. She s...
Surrounded by his loving family, Juel Melton Trask, 30-year resident of Encampment and Riverside, WY, passed away on May 14, 2024. Juel was born to Helen Worthington Trask and Haskell Trask November 16, 1935 in a snowstorm. The doctor had a hard time making it down to the cabin in the hollow by the creek near Ogeechee, Cherokee Nation, OK, but it’s good thing he did because the baby wasn’t breathing and had begun to turn blue. The doctor switched him between basins of hot and cold water unt...
Patricia “Susan” Speer of Becker, MN, formerly of Kerrville, TX and Saratoga, WY, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on April 9, 1944, in Ada, OK. Susan moved as a child where she grew up in her beloved state of Texas. Susan graduated from high school in London, England in 1962, where she was living abroad with her family. She talked of her time in England with such fondness, it’s no wonder why her favorite shows were “The Crown” and “Downton Abbey”. Susan wor...
James “Harold” Kelley, of Pinedale, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by loved ones on May 14, 2024. Harold was born in El Paso, Texas on July 13, 1952. He was the oldest child of James “Pete” and Marjorie Kelley. In his early 20s, Harold operated heavy equipment in Alaska, which included driving over ice roads. This adventure inspired him to complete a heavy equipment operator program. Harold then worked on a seismograph crew before being hired to work at Cordero...
Daniel M. Hodgkiss, 67, of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away on May 8, 2024, in Denver, Colorado, after a brief illness. Dan is survived by his mother, Nancy Hodgkiss; his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Karen Hodgkiss; nieces, Olivia Strother and Natalie Hodgkiss; and nephew, Thomas John Egeland. Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Hodgkiss; his father, Donald Hodgkiss; and his sisters, Julie Hodgkiss and Laurie Egeland. Dan, a Petoskey (Michigan) High School graduate in 1974 and Idaho State University in 1980, dedicated his...
Gaye Jean Burgess, 88 of Fromberg Montana formerly of Encampment Wyoming passed away peacefully on April 29th surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary Marie Cessna and Alva “Arkie” Baughman, her brothers Gale, Dean, Wayne and Happy and her sisters Lurissa, Gwen, Bertha, and her son David. She is survived by her loving husband of over 70 years Wilbur Burgess. Her siblings Albert (Stephanie) Baughman, Roy (Mary) Baughman, Beverly (Rick) & Louie (Darrell. Her children Bob...
Robert B. Haigh died peacefully in his own home on May 1, 2024 in Saratoga Wyoming in the presence of his two sons and in the kind and constant care of Marina, John and Danielle. Bob Haigh was 77 years old and was recently predeceased by Patti his wife of 50 years; Bob Haigh was born in Aurora, Illinois in 1946 and attended Hinsdale Central high school. After graduating from the University of Denver; he served his country in the U.S. Army and spent his service as a quartermaster in Germany....
Nicholas (Nick) Alexander Jamison, a beloved figure in his community, departed this world on April 24, 2024, with his cherished wife, Dorothy, by his side, marking the end of a life filled with extraordinary accomplishments and profound impact. Nick’s journey began on October 17, 1933, in Greeley, Colorado, where he was born to Anna and Alec Jamison. Raised in the vibrant ambiance of his family's Greek grocery and café, Nick imbibed the values of hard work, generosity, and camaraderie. Th...
Paul (Ellsworth) Sydnes, born March 10, 1949, to Paul Joh Sydnes and Velma Marie Sydnes (Mills) in Rawlins, Wyoming went to be with his Savior on April 25, 2024, while doing his favorite thing— fishing. Paul grew up in Encampment, Wyoming and was an avid outdoorsman who thoroughly loved hunting and fishing. While he pursued a variety of jobs during his lifetime, his first passion was logging, which took him on adventures to Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. He drove trucks for Brownline for a number of years before hauling oil in the N...
Linda Kay Fisher-Perue went to be with her Lord on April 25, 2024. She was born on December 12, 1947 to Howard and MaryLee (Stock) Weinert in Falls City, Nebraska. She grew up on a small farm near Falls City and attended a rural school through 8th grade. Linda graduated from Falls City High School and then went to the University of Nebraska for one year. From there she went to Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska, not far from where she was raised. She obtained a teaching degree, for home...
James Michael Callahan “Mike”, 67, of Burney California, passed away on March 19th after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on September 8th, 1956, in Willows, California to James “Jim” and Denita Callahan. After graduating from Elk Creek High School, Mike followed in his father’s footsteps and began a career in the lumber industry. He was a devoted and talented employee, working as a saw filer for 49 years, and retiring June of 2023. In 1983, Mike moved to Wyoming, where he truly...
Our dear sweet beloved mother Carol Jean Esterby Clemetson of Saratoga Wyoming passed away at the age of 97 on Easter Sunday March 31st, 2024. She was born January 9, 1927 to Amandus Esterby and Oliva (Oline) Jacobson Esterby in Minot North Dakota. She was a loving sister to her brothers Art and Bob (both deceased); sisters Gail (deceased), Katharine (Renee), and Gloria; a loving wife to her husband Lloyd (deceased); a devoted mother to her two sons Brian and Kyle; and a loving grandmother to...
Patty Mary Sexton, 63, resident of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away April 1, 2024, after her battle with cervical cancer. After living 25 years in Salem, SD she moved to Saratoga to be closer to family. She worked for Wyoming Outdoor Adventures where she met a lot of wonderful people and made many friends. The thing that brought her the greatest joy was being around her grandbabies. She will be sadly missed by her husband Dave, son Tim {Dani}, their two children Sahen and Henley, her daughter...
Gregory Scott Bush, 60, of Saratoga, Wyoming was called Home March 26, 2024. He was born in Rapid City South Dakota in 1963 to LeRoy and Jean Bush. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, he moved to Japan to pursue his passion for teaching. He spent a total of 10 years there before coming home. The last 20 years of his life was spent in Saratoga to help his parents. He is proceeded in death by his father, LeRoy and his mother Jean. He is survived by his brother, Todd Bush, sister,...
In loving memory of Joyce Anna Kilgore, whose life was a testament to love, dedication, strength and joy. She enjoyed laughing, giggling, and spending quality time with those who visited her. Joyce was born on a warm summer day in 1938 in Detroit, MI, to Frederick Reinke and Rhea Anna Bellair where she began her journey that would impact the lives of many. Throughout her life, Joyce’s passion for numbers and meticulous nature shone brightly in her career as a business owner and bookkeeper. H...
Peter D. Crow, of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on April 5,2024. Pete was born November 9, 1939, in Ryan Park, Wyoming to Ralph and Esther crow. When he was 2 years old, his mother was killed in a train crossing accident in Berthoud, Colorado and Pete was raised by his 2 grandmas in Ryan Park and Saratoga, Wyoming. He grew up working for his father’s timber company, R.R. Crow. After the University of Wyoming, Pete went on to a career in sales in Denver, Las Vegas, N...
On March 28th, 2024, beloved husband, father and friend, Alden Revelle Condict passed from this world to the next. He was 96 years old. Alden was born December 31st, 1927, in the family home of Aurilla and W.C. Condict on the Condict Ranch near Brush Creek. A childhood on the ranch fostered an early love and lifelong dedication to animals and the land. He especially loved horses and dogs. Alongside his close friend, Dick Barkhurst, he attended a country school located on the Condict Ranch....
Grace Iona Craig of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at Platte Valley Nursing Home at age 91. She was born January 22, 1933, to parents Rachel (Buff) Craig and Thomas Craig in Mountain View, Missouri. She was one of nine children, with four sisters and four boys. Her family moved to Saratoga, Wyoming in 1942 to work in the mountains and Grace graduated from Saratoga High School in 1951. She married Bobby Gene Johnston on June 23, 1951, and moved to the Lazy CJ Ranch....
Kenneth Lehmkuhl resident of Rawlins, WY, passed away March 20th, 2024, at the hospice center in Casper, WY at the age of 81. Kenneth was born June 12, 1942, in Carpenter, WY to Clarence and Irene Lehmkuhl. He married Julie in April 14,1965. Kenneth worked on several ranches in Saratoga and Encampment area. He was an avid truck driver and spent many years in the oilfield. Towards the end of his life, he worked as a delivery driver for O’Reilly’s. Kenneth enjoyed woodworking, reading old wes...
Brian Jay Detterer, age 58 passed away in a commercial trucking accident on Wyoming Highway 30 on Monday, March 11, 2024. Brian was raised on the family farm in Windsor, Colorado where he graduated from Windsor High School in 1983. He spent a few years farming in the Windsor area, before moving to Wyoming to pursue his dream of being a cowboy. He worked on ranches until the last few years where he was employed driving commercial sand truck. Brian was a member of the Platte Valley Christian...
Frederic (Fred) Ray Lorenz, resident of Riverside, Wyoming, passed away on March 24, 2024 at home at the age of 78 years. Fred was born November 26, 1945 in Goshen, Indiana. He moved to Fox Park, Wyoming in 1976. He moved to Encampment, Wyoming in 1978 where he operated a sawmill with his brother, Richard Lorenz. He later worked at the University of Wyoming in the transportation services department. HIs hobbies were antique tractors and building scale model trucks. Fred was very involved in the...
On February 29, 2024, Sandy Willford—loving wife and mother of three—passed away at the age of 78. Sandy Annan was born on March 9, 1945 in Riverton, Wyoming, the third of six children to Lois and Keith Annan. She attended school in Dubois and Big Piney, graduating from Big Piney High School in 1963. Soon after graduation the family moved to Saratoga where her father was engaged in the timber industry. Sandy went to work for Dr. Ray Corbett as a receptionist. On May 17, 1964 she married Lor...
Sharon Kay Parlow, age 77 of Saratoga, Wyoming passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born on June 17, 1946, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan to Howard Clough and Arlene (Hayward). Sharon grew up in Stockbridge, Michigan and graduated from Stockbridge High School. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Parlow in 1983 and they spent nearly 40 years together until his passing in 2023. Sharon worked at The Flowerpot in Saratoga, as well as at Lollipops. She was the church sec...
