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Memorial services for Alberta Welton will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 5 at the Platte Valley Christian Center with Pastor Gene Smith officiating. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716....
Tilford "Bill" Hytrek, 75, of Saratoga passed away Jan.9, 2016 at his residence. He was born Sept. 1, 1940 in Wheatland, Wyo., to parents Frances B. (Blake) and Vincent G. Hytrek. Bill married Dona L. Bowman on Nov. 19, 1962 in Torrington, Wyo., and the two had four children. He started working at a young age and was always willing to work any job, just as long as he was employed. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and taught himself to weld, becoming very proficient in the trade. He...
Reta Helen Pletcher Lorenz was born on July 9, 1919 in Goshen, Ind. to Mertie Shank Pletcher and Calvin Pletcher and passed away Dec. 31, 2015. Reta grew up on the family farm, learning much over the years about gardening, sewing, cooking and farming. As a teenager, Reta made the decision to give her life to God and to join the Dunkard Brethren Church. Her trust and faith in God was a guiding force to the rest of her life. On Nov. 28, 1937, Reta married Paul Lorenz. Reta and Paul lived for many...
Susannah Lee Lunt, a resident of Wilson, Wyo., passed away in Salt Lake City on Dec. 8, 2015 following a short illness after surgery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dr. John Lunt, only three weeks earlier. Susannah (Susie) was born in May 1932 in New York City to Burton James Lee Jr and Rosamond Auchincloss Lee. She was educated at Garrison Forrest boarding school, Bennett Junior College, and Columbia University nursing school. Susie grew up a debutante on Long Island but...
Gary E. O’Mara, 80, of Laramie, formerly of Encampment, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015 at his home from pancreatic cancer, after battling the disease for more than four years. Gary was born in Walthill, Neb., to Ernest and Velma O’Mara June 26, 1935, the youngest in a family of two brothers, and four sisters. He graduated school in Pender, Neb., worked on a farm with his brother-in-law, and volunteered to be drafted in the army and served in Germany. After returning home he enrolled in Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Neb., and gra...
Margaret Alice Payne, 85, of Cheyenne, Wyo., passed away early Monday morning, Dec. 21, 2015, with her family at her side. Margaret was born July 22, 1930, in Wheatland, Wyo., a daughter of the late Orvel L. and Edith F. (Hoffman) Bridgmon. Margaret married Charles R. Payne on Aug. 13, 1949, in Kimball, Neb. They resided in Cheyenne until 1972 then moved to Laramie. After retirement they ran “The Place” near Ten Mile, close to Saratoga, Wyo., for several years; after that they returned to live in Cheyenne. Margaret worked as a bookkeeper in...
Joel Francis Greff, 60, of Saratoga, Wyo. passed away at the St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Ore. on Dec. 12, 2015. Joel was born Dec. 4, 1955 in Garrison, N.D., son of Godfrey K. and Angela “Neileen” (Weinberger) Greff. Joel is survived by his children, Heather (Paul) Robinson of North Platte, Neb. and Peter (Holly) Greff of Cheyenne, Wyo., his siblings Brenda Vacca of Everett Wash., Ricky “Rick” of Choctaw, Okla., Robert of La Pine Ore., Carleen Bennett of Reno Nev., Carla Gustin of West Fargo N.D., Arlon “AJ” of San Tan Valley Ariz...
Peter Larsen passed away in Rawlins, Wyo. on Dec. 22, 2014 at the age of 94. He was born in Rawlins on May 10, 1920 to Louis Christian “Chris” Larsen and Martha Hansen Larsen, whose parents immigrated to Wyoming from Denmark in the 1880’s. Peter grew up in Rawlins with his six brothers and sisters. His father’s family owned the H. Larsen Inc. lumberyard and hardware store. He graduated from Rawlins High School. During World War II, Peter was a mechanic in the 14th U.S. Air Force, the famous “Flying Tigers” who supported Chinese and American tr...
David R. Starr passed away Dec. 13, 2015 following a brief battle with a brain disease. David was born Jan. 22, 1956 to Merle V. (Ward) and Ralph W. Starr in Rawlins, Wyo. He was a graduate of Platte Valley High School with the class of 1974. He was a master of many trades – meat cutter, carpet layer, carpenter, police officer for the town of Saratoga, security superintendent for Old Baldy Club, and most recently night sales manager at Kum and Go. He was a very active volunteer on the Saratoga Ambulance Service/SCWEMS for many years. David e...
Funeral services for David R. Starr will be held Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Platte Valley Lutheran Church. Graveside services to follow at the Saratoga Cemetery....
Dr. John Lunt, a resident of Wilson, Wyo., passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah on Nov. 18, 2015 at the age of 87. Lives he touched are countless, and patience, kindness, humility and common sense were his trademarks. John would not like people making a fuss about his passing. He would prefer a smile and a nod recognizing his love of life, family, friends and laughter. Dr. Lunt was born in Stockbridge, Mass. in 1928 to Dr. Lawrence Lunt and Marjorie Glen Lunt. He attended Middlesex boarding...
The Saratoga Sun sat down with Mike Glode to talk about John Lunt, the long-time physician, who passed away in November. By the time this reporter had moved to Saratoga, Doc Lunt was no longer practicing medicine. He had retired for the second time and continued to be very involved in the community. When Doc Lunt moved to Saratoga, he had just retired as a surgeon in Denver and bought the Highline Ranch east of town. About the same time, the town of Saratoga had purchased the Corbett Clinic,...
KayCee Alameda, former Saratoga Sun editor, asked Dr. Lunt for an interview. He humbly declined. That is the type of man he was. In 2010, she chose instead to write about a memory she had of the man: “I have literally known Dr. John Lunt my whole life; after all, he came to the Platte Valley area several years prior to my birth, and although I probably didn’t meet him until my first attack of strep, I have known him my whole life. Dr. Lunt is a humble man, one who declined a full story outlining him and his family’s bountiful contr...
Aug. 14, 1925 – Nov. 25, 2015 Funeral services for Harry Robert “Bob” Herring will be Friday, Dec. 4 at 10:30 a.m., at the Encampment Presbyterian Church. Military graveside services are also planned at the Encampment Cemetery. He died Nov. 25 at age 90. Mr. Herring was born Aug. 14, 1925, the third son born to Gladys Fisher Herring and George Ellis Herring in Encampment. He was educated in Encampment and graduated from high school there in 1943. He worked for a timber company after gradu...
Jewel "Nadine" Caleb, age 83, passed away on November 13, 2015 at the Saratoga Care Center in Saratoga, Wyo. She was born February 13, 1932 in Hanna, Okla. to parents Lewis and Effie May Britt Payne. She graduated in 1950 from Dustin High School in Dustin, Okla. While in high school, she was a member of the girls' basketball team. She worked as the Head Cook at the Senior Center in Encampment as well as other jobs in Encampment that included cooking, especially pies. Her hobbies included...
Katherine M. Beckham passed away on Oct. 30, 2015 at the Saratoga Care Center in Saratoga at the age of 77. Katherine was born on Aug. 12, 1938, in Encampment. The daughter of Clifford and Irene Wombacker. She married George D. Beckham on Nov. 19, 1955, in Encampment. Her and George worked together for years building fences on ranches, and being caretakers at the Wyco Club and Cohns ranch on the river. She loved to read, play solitaire and other card games, and do jigsaw puzzles. And loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. Once she became...
Lorraine L. Cruse went to be with her Lord Jesus at 1:45 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 18 following a seven month battle of cancer. Lorraine was born in Studly, Kan., on Jan. 27,1924. Preceding her in death was her first husband of 17 years Everett Fritts. Her second husband of 44 years was Dwain Cruse. Her Parents Sam and Nellie Niblock, brothers Harold, Lawrence, and Sharon, and an Infant daughter Barbara Jean. Her surviving siblings Mary Higby, brothers Jim, Lee, David and Dallas Niblock. Surviving her...
Glenn Leavengood passed away Oct. 19, 2015. He was born on June 6, 1962. A memorial service will be held in June 2016. He is survived by his niece Kaytee Thomas and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Slim and Bird (Stockwell) Leavengood and his sister Valerie. A full obituary will run in the spring....
Peter E. “Bud” Kamp, 94 passed away peacefully Oct. 5, 2015 at Life Care Center at Greeley, Colo. Bud was born June 17, 1921 to Louis William Kamp and Ismay Izette (Cram) Kamp. Bud grew up on the Little Medicine Ranch homesteaded by his grandparents Peter L. and Mariem Kamp. Ranching was what Bud knew from growing up in the Little Medicine Bow River area of Albany County. Later in life he and his late sister, Illa Loyd, bought the ranch at Walcott, Wyo., and ran that ranch until it was sold in 1998. Bud and Illa bought the Bosler Ranch nor...
Chuck Calkins, 81, of Cheyenne died Sept. 30 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 11, 1933, in Detroit, Mich. to Charles and Dorothy Calkins. He graduated from Evanston Township High School in Illinois, Beloit College in Wisconsin and received a Master's Degree from Duke University School of Forestry. His career was in forestry and fire management with the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. He married Janet Layman on June 30, 1956 in Evanston, Ill. He had long...
George W. McIlvaine, of Cheyenne, formerly of Saratoga, passed away Oct. 3, 2015 at Davis Hospice Center after the sudden onset of a neuro-degenerative disease. He was born July 21, 1939 in Gunnison, Colo. to Charles W. and Ruth McIlvaine. The family moved to Saratoga, Wyo. when George was in the seventh grade and he graduated from Platte Valley High School. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1961 with a BS in Business. He was commissioned an officer in the US Army upon graduation...
Kathryn G. Rasmussen, 91, of Kimball, Neb., died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at the Kimball County Manor. Kathryn Rasmussen was born to Carrie and Charles Petersen on Nov. 6, 1923, in Cheyenne, Wyo. Her mother, brother, Wayne, and she lived with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Glassburn, 10 miles west of Lorenzo and one half mile south. She attended District 10 School through the 9th grade. Entering into Sidney High School she worked for her board and room. She graduated from High School...
Betty Margene Rouse, lovingly called "Amo", 91, died on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born Feb. 2, 1924 in Red Cloud, Neb. to Frank and Alvena Burg. In 1940 she married Arthur Eugene Rouse, aka "Boppy" and established themselves in Fort Collins, Colo. They then purchased Elk Hollow Ranch where they spent many memorable years voyaging between the two homes. Elk Hollow Ranch quickly became a family treasure where extended family would spend countless days basking in the...
Betsey C. (Provines) Stoker April 24, 1930 – Sept. 23, 2015 The Stoker/Varner family is sad to announce the passing of Betsey C. (Provines) Stoker, 85, at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, Colo., on Sept. 23, 2015. Betsey was born on April 24, 1930, in Rapid City, S.D., to Hill City, S.D., sawmill owner/operator, Omer E. Provines and Hill City, S.D., music/mathematics teacher, Eva E. (Stevens) Provines. The family moved to Longmont, Colo., when Betsey was in primary school. After high s...
Galen Payton, age 55, died Sept. 21, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Mich. as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Galen was born Aug. 15, 1960 in Omaha, Neb. Galen was a gentle soul who loved life, the outdoors, mountains, riding his motorcycle and spending time with family and friends. Left to cherish his memory includes his wife Patricia, his son Zeth (Amanda) Payton, stepson Thomas Eagle, all of Superior, Neb.; daughter, Jamie Selmi of Nevada; parents Lila Payton of Encampment, Wyo.;...