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Charlotte Viline Kraft left this world on Jan. 14, 2015. She passed peacefully at the age of 89 in the comfort of her beloved family home on Beaver Creek, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Encampment. Charlotte was born in Riverton, Wyo. on Aug. 31, 1925 to Carl and Clara Murray. She spent her early childhood there before returning to her family home in Encampment in 1936. It was in Encampment that she met her late...
Ralph Francis Benson, of Saratoga, went to be with our Lord on Jan. 7, 2015. Born on April 17, 1938 in Detroit, Mich. Ralph left home to serve in the Navy on the USS DeHaven. He later worked for Haliburton in Wyoming, and C Lazy U Guest Ranch in Colorado. He was married to Judith Kay McElderry Benson. He is survived by his kids: Larry (Micah) Benson, of Granby, Colo., Helen Benson, of Georgetown, Colo., and Connie (Kevin) Craft. of Worland, Wyo. He is also survived by his precious grandkids: Lauren Craft, of North Liberty, Iowa and Robert...
Irwin "Jug" Brandjord, June 27, 1931 – Jan. 14, 2015 From beginnings on a North Dakota wheat farm on the Canadian border, Jug was the first of five children born to his Norwegian parents; his cultural heritage was a source of pride throughout his life. He was christened Irwin Milton Brandjord, going by Irwin until his Norwegian uncles nicknamed him 'Jug-Head,' inspired by the popular 1940's comic strip and his prodigious appetite. After graduating from Bottineau High School in 1948, Jug's N...
Keith Annan, 94, formally of Riverton and Thermopolis, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at the Deseret Health and Rehabilitation Center in Saratoga. A funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at Davis Funeral Home. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery. Keith Leonnel Annan was born on Jan. 2, 1920 in Coin, Iowa to Bryan and Grace (Heller) Annan. In 1935 the family came to Pavillion, Wyo., to farm on the land in the Midvale area, that his grandfather, Lewis Annan, had homesteaded. He...
Evelyn Mae Beitel, 81, was called to heaven Dec. 28, 2014. She was born Evelyn Mae McCart on March 17, 1933 in Alliance, Neb., to Clifford and Mae McCart and married Warren Beitel Aug. 21, 1951 in Conrad, Mont. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clifford and Dale; and one son, Randy. She is survived by her husband, Warren, of Riverton, Wyo.; sons Ronald (Mary Beth), of Encampment; Gary, of Riverton; Terry, of Green River, Wyo.; and Danny (Cindy), of Tucson, Ariz.; sister Hazel (Edward) Ballard, of Encampment; and brother Don...
Patsy A. "Pat" (Payne) Faust, 85, of Saratoga, Wyoming went with the Lord on Dec. 24, 2014, from damaging results of several strokes. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Jan. 7, 2015, at the Valley Chapel in Saratoga. Interment will follow in the Saratoga Cemetery. Pastor Michael Hamm will officiate. Pallbearers will be Will Pederssen, Chuck Payne, John Payne, Russ Payne, Kevin Cook and Ed Howe. Viewing and visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the...
Maynard "Buck" Hoem passed away at the Deseret Health and Rehab Center on Jan. 3, 2015. Buck was born in Blair, Wis., the second of seven children to Iver and Tiller Hoem. Buck enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Upon a return from the war, he married Ardyce Mae Drangstveit in 1948 in the Plentywood, Mont. Buck and Ardyce moved to the Platte Valley for the first time in 1950 with the first two of their five children. Buck worked on the Lucas and Mowr...
Patsy A. (Payne) Faust, 85, of Saratoga, passed away Dec. 24, 2014. She was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Waco, Neb., to parents Anna (Bouchard) and Nelson Parrish. Visitation will be held on Jan. 6, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Valley Chapel in the Saratoga Cemetery. The funeral service will take place on Jan. 7, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the Valley Chapel. Interment will follow in the Saratoga Cemetery. A full obituary will follow. Tributes and condolences may be offered online at www.carboncountyfuneralhome.com....
Peter Hansen Larsen, 94, of Rawlins, passed away Dec. 22, 2014. He was born May 10, 1920, in Rawlins to parents Martha M. (Hansen) and L. C. “Chris” Larsen. The family will hold services in the spring of 2015. A full obituary will follow. Tributes and condolences may be offered online at www.carboncountyfuneralhome.com....
Lillian Erna Turner, 96 of Rawlins, Wyo., passed away on Dec. 3, 2014. Lillian was born in Coalmont, Colo., on April 22, 1918 to Harvey Oliver and Erna Lena (Wackwitz) Turner. In 1939, she graduated from Jackson County High School in Walden, Colo. She continued her education and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and Education with a minor in Biology from Colorado State University in 1940. Lillian taught all eight grades for two years in a one room country school before...
Norma Jean Murphy born Dec. 13, 1956, of Casper and Laramie Wyoming went to be with The Lord on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, eleven years to the date after she became a grandma for the first time. Norma was born in Saratoga, WY where she lived for 26 years. After moving around Wyoming, touching many lives along the way, she settled in Laramie. There, she raised three devoted daughters. She worked for the University of Wyoming for 24 years finishing the last seven in Casper working for the University...
Mary L. Seyfang Allred passed away on Nov 20, 2014. She had a life full of learning experiences. She was born in Laramie on Dec. 30, 1925. Her parents were John H. and Ella M. Middleton Seyfang. In her younger years, she lived in several towns along the Union Pacific Railroad lines in Wyoming. The depression kept the family moving trying to keep up with the work that was available. She meet her husband, Verl James Allred, and they were married within thirteen days. They had two boys, Verl Jr.,...
Ruth Lucille "Ruthie" Doherty, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in Cheyenne. She was born Aug. 12, 1923 in Anselmo, Neb. and had lived in Saratoga most of her life before moving to Cheyenne in 2012. Ruth worked as a library aid for the Saratoga elementary and middle school. While living in Saratoga, she was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, the Council of Catholic Women, and a museum docent. She was very active in the community and the senior center. She was a member of a lady's...
Gary L. Chrisp, 74, of Riverside, WY, passed away Nov., 7,2014 at his home after an extended illness. Gary was born in North Platte, Neb. on Sept. 1,1940 to Elmer J. and Eva R.(Gravel) Chrisp. He married Janet Olsen on June 18, 1960. They lived in Paxton, Neb, where the couple raised their family and Gary managed a telephone company. In 1989 they moved to Wyoming. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting pack trips. Gary and Janet enjoyed trips to Alaska, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and a safari trip to...
Burt Daniel Willford, 56, of Saratoga, passed away on Nov. 3, 2014, at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. The memorial service will be held a 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at the Saratoga Middle High School Gymnasium. Burt was born in Laramie, WY on June 3, 1958. He graduated from Saratoga High School and continued on to receive a bachelor's degree from The University of Wyoming. Burt was married to Tammy Thrasher on Aug. 8, 1981; they were married 33 years. Burt worked as a...
Shilo Blue Hansmeyer, 21, of Cheyenne, passed away Monday, Nov. 3 at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colo. after succumbing to brain injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Shilo was born May 27, 1993, in Laramie, a son of Charles Hansmeyer and Leigh Hansmeyer. Shilo was raised in the Platte Valley and lived in the area until 2002. Shiloh was an amazing artist and guitar player that played in several bands. He was an old soul that wanted to learn about everything in life and hear...
The Hon. Clarence "Bud" Addison Brimmer, Jr., 92, of Cheyenne died peacefully on Oct. 23, 2014 at the Boulder Community Foothills Hospital in Boulder, Colorado surrounded by his family. Bud was born on July 11, 1922 to Clarence A. Brimmer, Sr. and Geraldine Zingsheim, in Rawlins, Wyoming. He and his two siblings grew up in Rawlins where his father practiced law. After graduating from Rawlins High School, Bud attended the University of Michigan where he received both his undergraduate and law...
Mr. Donald C. “Donny” Armstrong, 66, of Encampment, passed away Thursday morning, October 23, 2014, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County. Donny was born Jan. 11, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Elmer and Kathleen (Rosenstiehl) Armstrong. Donny will be remembered as an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois Armstrong of Encampment; two step-daughters, Kim Lehnert, of Delaware, Ohio, and Michelle Suiter of Richwood, Ohio; a step-son, Tracey Stevenson of Delaware, Ohio; two sisters, Diane Nazarian of...
Long-time Platte Valley resident Kathryn (Kate) Elizabeth Moon, 81, passed away in Houston Hospice on Oct. 16, 2014. She was born Dec. 13, 1932 to Lee and Mary (Faulconer) Depoy, of Bethel Township, Fandon, Ill. She married Jack Moon June 19, 1950. After Jack's time in the Air Force, they moved to Loveland, Colo., then moved to the One Bar Eleven Ranch southeast of Saratoga in 1958. Kate was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a homemaker and retired in 2001 as Administrative Assist...
Joseph Wesley Harryman, 102, of Saratoga, Wyo., passed away Oct. 15, 2014. Joe was born in Milner, Idaho on Aug 7, 1912 to William Hezekiah Harryman and Sarah Amanda Bradshaw. He left home at the early age of 6 and worked for various farmers along the Snake River. He graduated from high school in Seattle, Wash. He later contracted Polio and spent 9 months in an Iron Lung. He worked his way down the coast to Southern California where he worked and managed Standard Oil gas stations. He then took advantage of an opportunity to work in Saudi...
Mary Lee Fryer, 72, of Bruce, Wis. formerly of Saratoga was called to her heavenly home on Oct. 9, 2014. She was born July 19, 1942 in rural Polk County, to Lindon White and Edith Mowry and was married to Earl Fryer. Mary is survived by five children. Richard White of Radisson, Wis., Roy Fryer of Clifton, Colo. and Saratoga., Earl Fryer (Amanda Seenors) Michigan City, Ind., Winnie (Clara Selke) Fryer Bruce, Wis., Grace Marie Nelson, Hayward, Wis., Five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, a brother and special caring friends Clarence an...
Kent L. Walton, 64, of Saratoga, WY, passed away Oct. 1, 2014 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Kent was born in Burley, Idaho on Oct. 11, 1949 to Warren and Mary Walton. Kent attended school in Oakley, Idaho where he resided as a child. He worked at various jobs on farms and ranches in Idaho as a young man. Kent moved to Saratoga in the late 1960's, following his sister, Mary Lou and family, to work for Edward Hines Lumber Mill. Kent helped helped construct the lumber mill and planer and...
Kent L. Walton, 64, passed away at Cheyenne Regional Hospital on Oct. 1, 2014. A full obituary will appear in next week’s paper...
Thomas Alva "Al" Baum rode into the sunset on September 22, 2014. Al was 86. He was born January 27, 1928 in Hanna, Wyoming. Al is preceded in death by his mother Nora, his father Alva, his son Jeffrey Lynn Baum and his sister Lois Baum James. Al is survived by his wife Eleanor Planck Baum and his brother Ray Baum. Together they had four children: Doris Laycock, Jeffrey Baum (deceased), Nora (John) Rubel and Thomas (Kim) Baum. Grandchildren: Alan Gardner, Jennifer (Gary) Sanderlin, Jeffrey...
Edith Belle Gibson Donnis, 96, died September 21, 2014, at the Deseret Health and Rehabilitation Center in Saratoga, WY, where she had been a resident and under the compassionate care of their staff for the past two months. Edith was born April 1, 1918 in Dickinson, N.D. to Nathaniel M. Gibson and Gladys R. Webster Gibson. She enjoyed her younger years on the farm in Dunn County, with her sister and their horses, riding the range lands and attending a small country school. At the height of the...