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Jerry Joseph Palen, 78, passed away on November 25, 2021 in Rawlins, Wyoming. Jerry was born on July 9, 1943 in Paris, Tennessee to Joseph and Ruth Palen. Joseph was a meat inspector for the US Army during WWII and, after the war, he moved his family to the Wyoming Hereford Ranch in Cheyenne where he worked as the ranch veterinarian. Jerry and his brother Gene attended schools in Cheyenne, and Jerry graduated from Central High school in 1961. In 1964, Jerry married Ann Prosser, his high school...
Elmer passed away on November 8, 2021 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born on July 13, 1931 in Tranquility California to Ray and Blanche Brinkerhoff. Elmer proudly served in the Navy from 1952 to 1956 as a Sea Bee. He moved to Wyoming over 25 years ago and lived in Encampment most of that time, until 5 years ago when he moved to Rock Spring to live with his grandchildren Ryan and Jody York. Elmer is survived by his eight children; Catherine Lee Crandall, Kathleen Ann Phrampus, Linda Marie... Full story
Dennis Carl Peters passed away Nov. 9th 2021 at Rawlins Wyoming. Due to end stage liver failure cirrhosis. He was born in Marysville CA. on Feb. 11th 1963. Dennis lived in Saratoga. He is survived by wife Tracy, Dad Donnie and stepmom Ginger, brother Donny, sister Kim, brother Bill, sister Denise, daughter Lisa, son Jesse, step dad Gary Troike and wife Kathy. One uncle Jerry Peters. One aunt Alma Peters. 5 grandchildren. And his puppy dog Randy. Preceded in death by his Mom Judy Graning, stepdad Mike Graning, sister Joanne Graning, 3 uncles... Full story
Ronald J. (Ron) Sifford, 65, passed away Saturday October 30 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming from COVID-19. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. He was born April 7, 1956 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Leonard and Edith (Vigil) Sifford, the oldest of four children. He attended grade school and middle school in LaPorte, Colorado and Laramie, Wyoming and graduated high school in 1975 from Encampment, Wyoming. He then graduated from WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming. He... Full story
Kevin Lee Koessel passed away peacefully in his Pinedale home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at the age of 55. He was born May 24, 1966 in Greenville, MI to Margaret Ruth and Francis O. Koessel. He married Cheryl Spall on June 10, 2013, though they enjoyed more than 20 happy years together in total. Kevin graduated high school from Saratoga High School in 1984 and attended some college at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, with a strong interest in criminal justice.... Full story
Allen Wayne Scott, Jr., 63, passed away on October 13, 2021 in Cheyenne. He was born on July 6, 1958 in Madison, WI to Allen Wayne Scott, Sr. and Kathleen Beck. He was interred at Cheyenne National Cemetery on Friday, October 29, 2021. To view the online obituary, please visit www.wrcfuneral.com....
John William Huntley, 67 of Saratoga Wyoming, passed away October 17, 2021, at the Salt Lake Regional Hospital in Salt Lake City Utah. John was born on February 18, 1954, in Rawlins Wyoming. He attended school in Saratoga and graduated from the Saratoga High School. On July 7th, 1973, John and Melody Ann Ledbetter were married in Saratoga. John was a loving husband, father to two children, grandfather to one granddaughter, and a great grandfather to three boys. John loved square dancing,...
Terry Lee Hall, a resident of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away on October 25, 2021 at his home at the age of 77 years. Terry was born on January 29, 1944 to Roland Dean Hall and Hazel Roberta Hall. Terry quit school when he was in the 7th grade "because he knew more than the teachers," but unbeknownst to anyone in the family, at the age of 50 he got his GED so he could go to college for his Auto CAD certificate. He learned many trades throughout his life, but his true passions were construction...
Dixie Faye Shea, a resident of Laramie Care Center in Laramie, Wyoming, passed away on October 14, 2021, at the age of 89. Dixie was born in Missouri, spent her younger years in the Nebraska Sand Hills and graduated high school in Ogallala, Nebraska. Dixie married Edward M. Caldwell and moved to the Brush Creek Ranch near Saratoga, Wyoming where they had three daughters, Deborah Caldwell, Kinta Caldwell Blumenthal (Gilbert), and Cheryl Caldwell Smart. After divorcing Edward, she married Eugene...
On September 10, 2021, Gertrude (Trudy) Clare Russell passed away peacefully in her sleep with her daughter Heather by her side. She was 86 years old. A lifelong Iowa native, Trudy was well-loved by all who knew her. Trudy was beloved by her husband of 44 years, Ross J. Russell (1937-2009) and four daughters, Debra Ann Kadlec (James) (1955-2020), Michelle Jo Sullivan (E. Michael), Alycyn Claire Russell Carter (Michael), and Heather Marie Russell-Schroeder (Randall Schroeder). She was a proud... Full story
Janet G. Herring Kennaday, 86, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center in Green River, Wyoming. She was a life-long resident of Wyoming. Janet was born December 25, 1934 in Rawlins, Wyoming; the daughter of Charles A. Herring and Alice Grace Hunter. She attended schools in Rawlins, Wyoming and was a 1952 graduate of Rawlins High School. After graduation, she attended business school in Denver. Janet married James Kennaday in Rawlins in 1975. She and... Full story
David vanDiest Skilling, 87, of Saratoga died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. A celebration of Van's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church at 313 W. Bridge St, Saratoga, Wyoming, with a reception to follow at the Old Baldy Club. Go to www.montgomerystryker.com to send condolences or to sign the online guestbook.... Full story
Our beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend Lisa passed away September 16th at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her husband, family and friends, following a brief and unexpected illness. Lisa was born May 18, 1981 in Laramie, Wyoming to Brad and Sue Cary. She was a small and dark haired baby with a unique and distinct cry, making sure that she was easily distinguished from all the others. Lisa grew up in Saratoga embarking on wonderful childhood adventures with her many close... Full story
Judy N. Wombaker, age 75, passed away Thursday morning, August 26, 2021, at her home in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, John L. Wombaker; children: Randy Wombaker (Patty), David Wombaker (Jonnie), and Tim Wombaker (Toni); Grandchildren: Thomas, Breanna, William, Christopher, Andrew, Kenzie, Austin, Caleb, Tristyn, Trevyn, Tayla, and Teyawna; Great Grandchildren: Elena, John, Serenity, Benjamin, and Kimber; as well as her sister June Novreske (Larry) and brother Larry Fritts (Bonnie). Judy is preceded in... Full story
Janet G. (Herring) Kennaday, 86, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center in Green River, Wyoming. A full obituary and Celebration of Life announcement will be published next week....
Levi and Shirley Whitfield enjoyed more than 66 years together until death parted them when Levi passed away on June 4, 2021. Their separation was brief , however as Shirley passed away on August 14, 2021 Levi was born on January 10, 1932 to Allen Edgar Whitfield and Hattie Ellen Adams Whitfield in Old Joe, Arkansas. He was one of 12 children and grew up playing music and working hard. Shirley was born November 24, 1934 to Floyd Norman Hickman and Nola Faye Newman Hickman in Mountain Home,... Full story
*Editor's Note: After going to press, the Sun was informed an account would be set up at RNB State Bank in Saratoga instead of Bank of the West. Additional Note: Philip's service will be 1pm at Valley Chapel in Saratoga on Saturday, September 11. * Philip Lee Robinson, age 56, passed away September 4 at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins. He was married to the love of his life, Eva Lane Robinson, and has three wonderful sons, Logan, Lane, and Landon. Philip was born July 12, 1965 to... Full story
Richard C. "Dick" Wiant went to his Heavenly home on August 26, 2021, at the Saratoga Care Center. Dick was born on October 18, 1923, to Ruth Mary Marston and Acy Clyde Wiant, the first of four siblings. He went to school in Saratoga and graduated. He served from April ,1943 to December 1945 in the Army with the 112th Engineering Combat Battalion. He was in Normandy at Omaha Beach Landing and Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. He worked on various ranches in the area, timber and the sawmill for... Full story
John Gilbert Cowdin, age 76, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, August 19, 2021. \John was a fourth generation Carbon County native who was raised near the Shirley Mountains on the family ranch. He then attended high school in Laramie where he graduated in 1964. He spent the remainder of his life in the Medicine Bow area working in agriculture. John also served as a council member and mayor for Medicine Bow. He was instrumental in rebuilding the Bow Days arena and organizing rodeos. He... Full story
Tyler Morgan Nuhn, born December 11, 1999, to Cory Nuhn and Diane Bruner Nuhn, joined his heavenly Father Sunday, August 22, 2021. Tyler was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, camping, and snow machining. He had a deep love for his family and friends. He loved his younger brother, Kyle, and took his job as a big brother seriously, willing to have an earlier curfew to make sure he could take his brother to play pool, go to the hot pool, or plain get into mischief. He was happiest when he... Full story
Virl Dail Carter was born in Lafe, Arkansas on May 11, 1939, and died on August 26, 2021 in Cheyenne, Wyoming at the age of 82. Dail was raised by his maternal grandparents, Overton Columbus and Daisie Mae (Webb) Carter until age nine when his mother, Opal Overton Carter, married E.G. Ward. Dail met his wife, Doris (Cook) Carter, in Rawlins, WY and was married in 1967; two children, Shree and Cameron. Dail is preceded in death by his grandparents, Overton and Daisie Mae (Webb) Carter; mother,... Full story
Evelyn Ruth Patzer Born April 10, 1933 in Hotchkiss, CO to the late Perry & Mattie Reed. Passed into eternity August 20, age 88. Ruth was a strong and faithful woman. Being the fourth of eight children, she grew up working hard at a young age. She loved Jesus and her husband, Slim, who she followed all over the Western United States over their 68 years of marriage. They were married when she was 19 and moved over 30 times, living in cow camps and ranch homes. She raised six children through...
Lila J. Worden died August 9th, 2021 at the age of 85. Lila June Harrington Worden was born on a farm in Lyndale, Minnesota on June 22, 1936 to Reginald and Leona Vollrath Harrington. In 1941, they moved to Colorado where they lived in small gold and coal mining towns until 1951 when they moved to Hanna, Wyoming. After graduating from Hanna High School in 1954, she moved to Rawlins where she worked as a telephone operator. She was married to Joseph Peach in November 1955. They had three children; Rodney, Brian and Janet. She was divorced from... Full story
Gary Wayne Herold, 85, passed away July 29, 2021, after a lengthy illness at the Cottonwood Creek Memory Care facility in Cheyenne, WY. Gary was born December 7, 1935, on the family ranch outside of Baggs, Wyoming. He was the youngest of seven children born to Joseph and Lillian (Byars) Herold. Gary attended the one room schoolhouse on the banks of the Little Snake River before attending school in Baggs. He graduated from Little Snake River High School in 1953. Gary then went on to the... Full story
Shirley Jnell Willford was born on July 22, 1933 in Omaha Nebraska, to Homer Albert Whitlock and Aileen Janet Milisen Whitlock. She was the oldest of two children born to that union. She grew up in Laramie, Wyoming and graduated from Laramie High School in 1952. After high school she attended the University of Wyoming studying elementary education and was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. While attending the University she met Bill Willford, a student in the college of agriculture and a... Full story