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Charles David Kessler was born on July 19, 1947 in Flora, Ill. He passed away on April 17, 2019 in Cheyenne. David, a veteran of the United States Army, loved fishing, the outdoors and was past Commander of the American Legion Post No. 54 in Saratoga. David lived in Saratoga for 42 years and is survived by three daughters; Corie, Mary and Brooke; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. His life was celebrated April 19 at the American Legion in Saratoga.... Full story
Judith Ann Gervais Riggles passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County with her husband by her side. She was 78 years old. Judy was born on June 27, 1940 in Sandstone, Minn. to parents Alfred and Treveline (Morin) Gervais. In 1950 she moved with her parents to Kelly Lake, Minn. where she attended Kelly Lake Elementary School and later Hibbing High School. Judy married Maynard (Bill) Riggles on October 12, 1957 in Kelly Lake and later moved to Cass Lake, Minn. In 1966, after their children started school, she... Full story
Born Jan. 1, 1927 in Forsyth, Mont. to the late Albert Harry Patzer and Mary Frances Dale. Passed into eternity March 29, 2019, 6:30 p.m., age 92. Slim's lifelong profession was a cowboy and rancher. He was a horse trainer for the late King Merritt of Cheyenne and Albert Mitchell of New Mexico, who was a past president of the American Quarter Horse Association. As a man's man, he was a true outdoorsman, hunter and trapper, spending his life climbing mountains and loving wild country. As a... Full story
Lee Ytreeide was born in Bismarck, ND on April 2, 1941. He died in his home on Sun., Feb. 24, 2018. Lee graduated from Rapid City High School and Augustana College (BA), and the University of Wyoming (MA). He taught choral music in Rugby and Bottaneau, ND, and Saratoga, Wyo. He was at one time the Chairman of the Wyoming Choral Teachers Association. Lee Ytreeide was simply the sweetest, kindest, most loving person those of us who knew him have ever known. He was a big brother, a good friend, someone who was always there for you with a kind... Full story
Ann Underwood Pace, 72, died unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday, March 24, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at River Crest Country Club. Should friends desire, the family suggests donations be made to the ALS Association at www.ALSTexas.org. Ann was born in Oklahoma City on July 23, 1946 to Elizabeth and Harvey Underwood. They moved to Fort Worth in 1954 when Ann was eight. Ann attended Mary Louise Phillips, Ridglea Hills... Full story
Lena Pisano Seahorn (93) passed away in Mesa, Ariz. on March 9, 2019. Lena was born in Bari, Italy on May 26, 1925. She, with her father, mother and siblings, moved to the United States when Lena was a young girl. They settled along the Hudson River in New York City. When Lena was 12, her mother died and she helped raise her siblings while her father worked as a lobster fisherman. In 1945 at the end of World War II, Lena met her future husband Earl, a Navy Veteran, at the VJ-Day celebration in... Full story
Brian Joseph Craig, 51, died on March 9, 2019 in Saratoga, Wyoming. Brian was born on April 26, 1967 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Dean and Karen Simpson Craig. Brian was a wonderful husband, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. He loved telling stories, fishing, hunting, camping and running his dogs. He was a talented maintenance man and worked at many places in Saratoga. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He is survived by the love of his life his wife Connie; sister Zona Dee Craig;...
Alice Ann Blom Bennett passed away at hospice in Denver, Feb. 9, 2019 at the age of 82. Alice was born and raised in Saratoga on her father's ranch, East of Saratoga, and active in 4-H and FHA. She graduated from Platte Valley High School in 1954, and from Barnes Business College in Denver. She worked for Saratoga Attorney Tex Corpening before going to work for United Airlines in California, where she met her husband, Ed Bennett, who also worked for United Airlines. They transfered to Denver,... Full story
Patricia L. Pennock, 67, of Cheyenne and Saratoga, Wyo., passed away early Sat. morning, March 2, 2019 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Patricia was born April 17, 1951 in Rawlins, a daughter of the late Louis "Skeeter" and Nancy (Armstrong) Pennock. Patricia was a graduate of the Chicago Institute of Art and was the longtime owner of Whitney's Saddle Shop in Saratoga. She will be remembered as a fine artist and a lovely person. Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Michael... Full story
Sharalee Lucile Busey went home on Feb. 4, 2019, after a six year battle with cancer. She, and her husband Bill, had been a resident of Saratoga since 1985 and only moved to Cheyenne, Wyo. in Oct. 2018 to be closer to doctors. Sharalee retired from Carbon County Public Health were she had been a CNA. Sharalee was born in Boulder, Colo. on Jan. 13, 1945 to Harvey and Pearl Owen. Sharalee is survived by her husband Bill, whom she married in 1967. They had three girls; Sara Kakalecik and Laura...
Betty May (Zeiger) Widner, of Hanna, Wyo., went home to Jesus on Feb. 12, 2019. She was 89 ½ years old. Betty was born to William and Missouri Zeiger, on July 7, 1929, in Rawlins, Wyo. The family moved to Saratoga while Betty was still an infant. She attended school in Saratoga. In the fall of 1946, she met Kenneth Widner, at a dance at the Fireman's Hall, in Saratoga. They were wed six weeks later on Nov.30, 1946. They were married for 58 years. To their union, five children were born:...
Machelle Kay Zampedri, loving daughter of Veneita May and Harry Lee Jones Jr., was born on May 8, 1957 in Denver, Colo. and raised in Castle Rock, Colo. Machelle passed away unexpectedly from complications of pneumonia on Jan. 17, 2019. Machelle was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry, and her parents. Machelle is survived by sister Connie Keogh-Dwyer of Boulder, Colo., brother Harry L. Jones III of Hawkins, Texas and sister Kathleen (Bill) Bender of Sandpoint, Idaho; numerous nieces...
Robert James Stevens passed on February 3rd, 2019 in Laramie, Wyo. Bob was born Jan. 9th, 1933 in Okreek, SD. He was raised in Dubois, Wyo. as a child and lived in the Platte Valley for the past 68 years. Bob worked for the United States Forest Service for over 30 years and also worked in the logging and sawmill industry. He loved the great outdoors. He enjoyed teaching and supporting all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as all young people that crossed his path.... Full story
Hazel Claire Ballard went to be with her Lord and Savior 5 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 she was born in Mitchell Neb., on Feb. 7, 1936 to Clifford and Mae (Scott) McCart, she went to school in Mitchell through the 10th grade when she quit school to help her parents in a cafe they owned. They later moved to the Sand Hills to work on ranches where Hazel met and married Shorty Ballard on Feb. 14, 1954. They were married almost 65 years. They had two children; Boyd, who passed away Feb. 8, 2017... Full story
Graveside services for Robert Stanton "Robbie" Gill, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Fri., Feb. 8, 2019 at the Rawlins Cemetery in Rawlins, Wyo., with Pastor Jason Anderson officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by The Angus England Post 54 American Legion Saratoga and the Rawlins VFW Post 2311. There will be a reception to follow the graveside services at the First Southern Baptist Church, 2005 Darnley Road, Rawlins. Robbie Gill passed away Fri., Jan. 25, 2019 in Wheatland, Wyo. Robbie was... Full story
Daryl Dwayne Perdue, 58, of Encampment, Wyo., passed away at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center on Jan. 21, 2019 due to a lengthy illness. Daryl was born in Boulder, Colo., March 27, 1960 to Gene and Margaret (Williams) Perdue. Daryl moved to Encampment in 1967 where he attended school. He met Michele Fisher in 1996. They had 3 children together (Ryan, Tori and Stefani) and remained companions for 23 years. Daryl was known for being an excellent motor grader operator as well as operating other... Full story
A memorial service will be held for Betty Lou Larsen, April 29 1926 - December 21 2018. Please join us in a celebration of her life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Saratoga.... Full story
Patsy Ann Koos died Jan. 6, 2019, at Community Care Center in Torrington, Wyo. Patsy was born on July 7, 1933 in Saratoga. She graduated from Platte Valley High School in Saratoga in 1941. After high school she attended a trade school then went to work for United Airlines, where she worked for many years. She married Forrest Richard (Dick) Koos in 1975. Patsy and her husband operated a hotel in Custer, S.D. for a time, where Patsy worked as the Executive Secretary for the American Bison Association. They later moved to Cheyenne, where Patsy... Full story
A native of Greece but daughter of Wyoming, Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Peck Christensen of Encampment died early Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2018, at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne of complications resulting from a three-year battle with cancer. Betsy was born Feb. 27, 1953, in Volos, Greece. At the age of 3 in 1956, she was welcomed into the loving arms of her new parents, Roy and Margaret Peck, in Riverton, Wyo., becoming the little sister to one-year-older John Christopher – "Risty" – who... Full story
Ruth D’Amico peacefully passed away in Cheyenne, Wyo. on Dec. 18. The Wyoming native was born April 4, 1924 to John and Alma Christensen in Newcastle, Wyo. She was the couple’s third child, following her only brother, Earl, sister Angie, and preceding her youngest sister, Elise. Ruth was raised on the family ranch on Soldier Creek, between Four Corners and Sundance, Wyo. The Christensen children began their education in a one-room schoolhouse on the family ranch. Ever the innovator, when Ruth was faced with the prospect of walking through Wyo... Full story
Montie Edward Munroe, 70, of Encampment, joined his Lord unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. He was born Feb. 3, 1948 in Fort Collins, Colo. and raised in Wellington, Colo. on the Munroe Ranch. Montie was the only child to Edward ‘Buster’ and Zelma Burch Munroe. He attended school at Buckeye and Fort Collins where he played football and wrestled, leaving school to become a full-time rancher and cowboy. Montie had several mentors in the ranching community and numerous friends. He had a wealth of wisdom for the true cowboy way of life from sto... Full story
Shirley (Wiant) Hansen passed away Dec. 13, 2018 in Lancaster Cali. after a two year fight with cancer. She was born Sept.25, 1941 to Charlie and Ruth Wiant. She is survived by brothers and sisters: Paul Wiant, Betty Dean, Frances Kirby, Jim Wiant, Peggy Baluska and Patty Wiant; Sons: Keith Stillion, Randy Stillion, Stepson Tom Hansen; Seven Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.... Full story
Janet Lou Herring, 86, of Encampment passed away on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at Hospice of Laramie. Janet was born to Fredrick and Violet Rutschman on Dec. 1, 1932 in Midwest, Wyo. After graduating from Encampment High School in 1950, she attended the University of Wyoming for a year before marrying the love of her life. Janet and James Ellis Herring were married on October 21, 1951 in Encampment. Throughout her life, Janet was heavily involved in her community. She sat on various boards, including... Full story
Lori Dawn Henderson, 43, passed away at her home on Dec. 1, 2018. Her funeral will be Thursday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Lori was born on a snowy Saturday morning, May 17, 1975 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Michael James and Connie Jo (Everist) Patterson. She was their first beloved child and would later be the elder sister to twin brothers, Patrick and Paul. Lori attended Saratoga schools from kindergarten through her high school graduation in 1993. During her school years s... Full story
Bob Holyfield went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Oct. 24th, 2018. Bob was born on Jan. 3, 1947 in Lawrence, Kan. to James B. Holyfield and Lawanda D. Sawyer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Holyfield, his three sons, Kieler Holyfield (Frankie and Dillon), Kenny Holyfield (Jill, Kaley and Jenna) Monte Holyfield (Amy, Jacob and Mandy) and his brother Jim Holyfield. Bob graduated high school at Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colo. in 1965. Bob joined the United States... Full story