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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
Born Jan. 27, 1950 to Alice and Ken Keldsen in Rawlins, Wyo. Died Oct. 19, 2018 Services were held Oct. 27 at the Saratoga First Persbyterian Church. At his death he was married to Lana Keldsen, formerly married to Lynette McInroy and the late Kay Keldsen. Chris went to the University of Wyoming following graduation from Rawlins High School. BS Degree in Range Managment. Brother to Karen Martinez, Jim Keldsen and the late Pam Keldsen Father to Brian, Warren, Korina, Christine and Michael. Grandfather to seven. Employed by Jim Bridger Power... Full story
Lonny F. Jennings, 64, of Superior, Wyo. passed away Oct. 14, 2018 on an elk hunting trip in the desert doing what he loved to do. He was born June 18, 1954 in Clinton, Mo. the son of William Bryan Jennings and Vera LaVerne Montgomery Jennings. He attended Knob Noster High School and graduated with the class of 1972. He also attended WyoTech. Lonny married Paula Peterson on May 10, 1982 in Saratoga. He was employed as a driller at the Bridger Coal Mine. He was a member of the Sweetwater County... Full story
Alice Cornell, 82, long time resident of Saratoga, passed away in Fort Collins on Tuesday Oct. 9, 2018 of natural causes. Alice was born to Carl and Clara in Ethete, Wyo. and raised in Saratoga and Encampment. She was married to Clyde Jenkins from September of 1955 until his death in January of 1977. Together they had 6 children. She was married to Joseph Cornell from October of 1989 until his death in August of 1995, together they blended two adult families. She was very involved in her... Full story
Joan Irene (Chubb) Green, 95, of Rawlins passed on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 after a short illness. Born June 17, 1923 in Axminster, Devon England to parents Samuel and Julia Chubb, Joan married Milfred Green of the United States Army on December 2, 1944. With the ending of World War II Joan, with her small son, departed England on HMS Queen Mary to be reunited with her husband in the United States. One of her proudest moments was November 5, 1953 when she became a naturalized Citizen of the United States. She enjoyed reminding others of their... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Shirley Joy (Reed) Humphrey, 81, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Cheyenne Airport Golf Course from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continued at a tailgate party in Tailgate Alley at the University of Wyoming stadium in Laramie prior to the Boise State-Cowboy football game. She passed away at her home in Cheyenne July 17, four months after the death of her husband, Jack.... Full story
Marie was born May 26, 1921 and passed away September 14, 2018 at the age of 97. She grew up on the isolated Boden homestead a dozen miles west of Saratoga on Little Jack Creek. Marie enjoyed: catching fish, finding placer gold in the Medicine Bows, traveling with her husband Frank, reading broadly, watching Antique Road Show religiously and attending to her cats and chickens. She was proceeded in death by her father, Paul Boden; mother, Marie Boden; sister, Polly Nordstrom and husband, Frank.... Full story
Karen (Gale) Young, age 76, of Thornton, Colorado passed away August 25, 2018. She was born October 20, 1941, in Laramie to Edward Leroy and Elda Louise White Gale. Karen was lovingly cared for by John and Hattie White, her grandparents in Saratoga, through her grade school years and attended high school in Torrington. In 1965, she married Richard J. Helmes. They had three children, Jeffrey, Joel and Jamie; but the pair later divorced. Littleton, Colo. was home to Karen and the children in 1984. She was an accounts payable technician in the... Full story
Rae Gill, 79, passed away at the Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland, Wyo. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Rae was born Monday, Sept. 26, 1938 in Sheffield, England, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Nicholas) MacMillan. Her family, mother, father and brother immigrated from Scotland to America in 1947 and made their new home in Laramie, Wyo. On Sept. 11, 1965 she married Robbie Gill in Cheyenne, Wyo. and moved to Rawlins, Wyo. where she was a hair stylist for twenty years. In 1981 they... Full story
Kelten Harrison Talbott rode into his last sunset on Sept. 12, 2018. Kelten, was born March 26th, 1992 to Dean and Cindy Talbott. He was the youngest of three children. Kelten started school in Encampment and graduated high school at Lone Star Undivided in Colorado. He attended Sterling College for one year. He loved "Cowboy'n" and spent the next six years working his and his dad's cows, helping out fellow ranchers, working in remote cow camps, and riding feedlots. He was dedicated to the... Full story