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Nancy L. Facciani, age 76, of Saratoga, Wyoming passed away on August 21, 2022. Nancy was born in Fresno, California on March 7, 1946, to Theresa and Ernest Cerutti. She was an only child. Nancy attended grade school in Easton, California, and high school and college in Fresno. Her parents had a small farm/ranch in Easton, where she had numerous pets, i.e., horses, cats, dogs, chickens, and a pig named Grumpy that ran away every time she was supposed to go to accordion...
Michael David Parrie, born November 16, 1958, lost a long battle to cancer on August 21, 2022. Mike's whole life was dedicated to helping the underdog and fixing things. Too bad he can't fix our broken hearts today. Michael was born to Albert and Alice, in Rawlins, Wyoming. Mike thrived in Saratoga, where his parents had the Parrie's Electronic Store. He was Student Council President 3 times in High School, and was a State Champion wrestler. A lifelong entrepreneur, Mike...
Karen Sue Rakness, resident of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away early on the morning of August 18, 2022 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming at the age of 59 years old. She was born in Boulder, CO and was one of nine children to Gene and Margaret Perdue. She moved to Encampment, WY with her family in 1967 when Karen was about 4 years old, where she would grow up and make quite the memories in this quiet little Wyoming town she called home. During her years growing...
Zetha Nadine Wick, 96, passed away on August 12, 2022. She was preceeded in death by her parents; grandson, Kevin Dale Wick; husband, Les Wick; and daughter, Shirley Nadine Jairell. She is survived by her son, L.A. "Buz" Wick and Susie; son-in-law, Robert Jairell; and grandchildren, Les Jairell, Anissa Bartlet, Layne Wick and Angela Wick; five great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Cremation has taken place and there will be a family service at a later date....
Duane J. Duncan, of Dixon, Wyoming, died Friday, August 5th at his ranch in Slater, Colorado. He was 66. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Little Snake River Museum in Savery, Wyoming. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Snake River FFA or the Little Snake River Museum, C/O Grant Mortuary, 621 Yampa Ave. Craig, CO 81625....
Jessie Cecil James, 83, was born February 19th, 1939 in Denver, Colorado. Parents, Fred and Ethel James lived on Beaver Creek, south of Riverside, but travelled to Denver for Jesse's birth. Jesse lived with grandparents on Beaver Creek Ranch during WWII while parents worked in defense plants in Tacoma, Washington. Jesse started school in Encampment, Wyoming, in 1945 and when his parents returned, they moved to Denver to his Maternal grandparents' home. In 1946, they moved...
Carbon County resident, pioneer rancher, cattleman and outfitter Charles "Chuck" A. Sanger, 84, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. Chuck was born October 7, 1937, in Rawlins, Wyoming, to Charles J. Sanger and Millicent Enberg Sanger and was a lifelong Upper North Platte Valley resident, as well as a fifth-generation cattle rancher. His great great grandfather, Elijah Moore, homesteaded a portion of the Sanger Ranch in the 1860s after which other generations continued as...
Kathi passed away July 12 at UC Health in Loveland Colorado, from a underlying medical condition with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born in Denver Colorado in 1942. She had two children with her first marriage to Richard Schutte. After their devorced she and the children moved to Carbon County. In 1974 she married Ray Wallace and added two stepsons to her family. In her early years she enjoyed dancing with a rock band, drag racing the boys, riding horses...
Sophie Echeverria Morgan was truly one of a kind, which is funny to say about a woman who went by so many names. Born Sophie Dominick Echeverria on February 17, 1959, she was a daughter to Basque sheep man Domingo Echeverria of Burgete-Auritz, Spain and Sophie Burden Echeverria of Wickenburg, AZ both of whom preceded her in death. She was a sister to 7 siblings, preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jack Echeverria, Peter Echeverria, and Joseph Echeverria, niece to many uncles and...
James Hugh Jennings, 81, passed away Friday, July 15th, 2022, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins, WY. Hugh was born on September 9th, 1940, in Fairbury, Nebraska to Skeets and Blanch Jennings. Hugh grew up in Ekalaka, Montana on the family ranch with his two brothers and two sisters. He received his education in Ekalaka, graduating in 1959. He served in the US Army Airborne, 81st Division from 1959 – 1961, and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1961 – 1965, at which time he was Honorably Discharged. Hugh later gra...
Dianne Elizabeth Bowman, 58, of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away on July 9th, 2022 in Casper, Wyoming. Dianne was born in Inglewood, CA, to Roger Carlson and Julie Guisinger on November 4th, 1963. She attended high school in Casper, Wyoming, and graduated in 1982. She is survived by her husband, Larry Bowman of Saratoga, WY, siblings James Carlson, Chris Carlson, Darrin Howard, Lorie Fabbri and step-parents Conway and Beth Elton....
Doris Fay Brown (Dodey) was born on July 22, 1948 in Marshalltown, Iowa. She and Wayne were married on January 27, 1968 and enjoyed over 49 years of marriage. Dodey's life was marked by her generous spirit, her immense love of Christ, her Lord and Savior, and her contagious laughter. She enjoyed southern gospel music and hikes with family and friends in the great outdoors. Dodey will be missed by her daughters Jenny Brown, and Katy (Mike) Blake, her sister Marlene (Ted)...
A Celebration of Life Service for Elva Evans will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 15 at the Valley Chapel at Saratoga Cemetery....
John Wesley Donelan, 47, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 in Casper, Wyoming with his family by his side. John was born July 2, 1974 in Laramie, Wyoming to Jerry and Janet Donelan. John graduated from Saratoga High School in 1992 and received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1997, where he also played football as a defensive end. John married Angie Anselmi on March 31, 2000 in Pinedale, Wyoming. John was blessed to gain a step-son, Luke...
Billy Ward Baker, a 91-year-old retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 in Saratoga. Bill was born on July 29, 1930, in Clarksville, TN, the eldest child of Omer and Esther Baker. He earned a B.S. from Austin Peay State College, followed by an M.A. from Michigan State University and an M.S. from Texas Tech University. Col. Baker's military career began in 1951 with flight school. His initial flying assignments included F-94's in Korea and...
Denise Ellen Watkins, 83, of Saratoga, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022. Denise was born to the late Theodore Roosevelt Price and Emma Ruth Hinson in Hollywood, California. She graduated from Hollywood High School, CA and attended Junior college for Bookkeeping & Accounting. Denise and her first husband Charles, lived in California with their 3 children (Julia, Jeff, and Heidi). They moved to Roseburg, Oregon where they soon divorced and she met and...
Mary Louise (Peryam) Noton passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022 in Billings, Montana at the age of 80 with her husband of 58 years and daughters by her side. Mary Louise was born May 26, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to David and Gail Peryam. In her early years, the family moved frequently due to her father's career and military service. While he was away at WWII, Mary Louise spent her early years in Encampment, Wyoming where her great grandfather homesteaded in 1879....
Last week’s news of the unexpected death of Freddie Williams, one of the valley’s most loveable characters, spread like wildfire throughout the community. Spreading just as fast were the many stories of his life and times here, especially from friend to friend and over the internet. Among those were: “My heart hurts to hear of Freddy’s passing. Once in a while we are blessed to have someone come along who makes us sit up and take notice. Freddy was just part of Saratoga. He made his mark, stopped to visit or help out, an...
*Editor's Note: The May 26 edition of the Saratoga Sun has the memorial service for Benjamin Freytag on May 27. This is incorrect. The correct date is May 28. The Saratoga Sun apologizes for the error.*...
Farrah, 44 of Gillette, WY passed on Mother's day, May 8th, at St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, CO. She is Survived by her husband Daniel and son Owen, Gillette, WY, daughter Savannah, West Jordan, UT, mother Linda and Rusty Rogers Saratoga, WY and sister Heather Carpenter, Bend, OR. Farrah was preceded in death by her sister Michelle in March, 2021....
Calvin Armand Long, 41, of Saratoga, WY, passed away on May 10th, 2022. He was born May 21st, 1980, in Torrington, WY to William "Bill" and Kim Long. Calvin was dedicated to learning, building all sorts of things, and ensuring that his children would grow up in loving and supportive homes. He loved to rope and hunt from a young age and was looking forward to sharing his passions and knowledge with his children. He was a long time Sinclair Refinery employee and enjoyed...
The task of capturing a summary of someone's life in a few paragraphs is an impossible one. Especially when that someone is as unique and extraordinary as Reggie was. One could write volumes. The following is merely a snapshot of a kind soul who meant so very much, to so many of us. Reginald Jack Thornburg Jr. was born on December 5th 1962 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Most of us knew him as Reggie, or simply Reg. He is the son of Reginald J. Thornburg and Carolyn Werner. As a...
Marlan Hanson, 61, passed away in Cheyenne, Wyoming on April 6, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. A resident of Encampment, Wyoming, Marlan was an avid outdoorsman who loved his family, hunting, fishing, and camping. His storytelling, ability to bring fun to every adventure, and compassionate heart will be sorely missed by family and friends. Marlan was a 1979 graduate of North Park High School in Walden, Colorado. After several years working in Wyoming, he settled...
Glen Maurice Parker, 91 of Columbus Junction, Iowa, formerly of Saratoga Wyoming, died Sunday, April 24, at his home. His body has been cremated and private services will be held at a later date. Glen was born April 16, 1931, at Ft. Washakie, Wy, the son of Clarence Leslie and Mary Margaret (Powell) Parker. He was a graduate of Fremont County Vocational High School in Lander, Wyoming. He was united in marriage to Charlene Pelham, whom he later divorced. He served with the US Army in Korea for 21 months and was a life member...
Dr. William “Bill” T. Ward passed away at the age of 89 at his beloved home in Saratoga, Wyoming on April 16, 2022. Bill was born in Washington, D.C. on December 17, 1932 and raised in Illinois, Maryland, Colorado and, most fondly, Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park and went on to the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore. In his quest to return to the West, he completed his radiology residency at the University of Colorado Med...
