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Earl(Bud) Benjaman Kwallek, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at his residence in Dayton, Wyoming.
Earl(Bud) was born December 21, 1923, in Beach, North Dakota to Benjaman Kwallek and Dora (Stedman) Kwallek. He attended Ranchester High School. He married Beverley Brookins on December 7, 1947, in Lovell, Wyoming. He was employed by the Padlock Ranch for 45 years. Earl(Bud) enjoyed; camping, hunting fishing, and loved being in the mountains. His hobbies were wood working and playing with his children and grandchildren. Earl(Bud) served in the U.S. Army from December 1944, to May 1945, in the 10th Mountain Division. He received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the VFW.=20
Earl(Bud) is survived by his wife, Beverley Kwallek, of Dayton; their two daughters: Karen Parker and husband Michael of Marshallville, Georgia, Debbie Kwallek, of Gillette, Wyoming; three sons Bob and wife Kelly Kwallek, of Jackson, Wyoming, Rich and wife Billie Jean, of Gillette, Wyoming, Dan and wife Vicki Kwallek, of Laveen, Arizona. His eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at Dayton Municipal Cemetery on Saturday, April 6, at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Doug Goodwin presiding.
Memorials may be made in Bud's name to the Dayton Fire Rescue in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY, 82801.
Anna B. Lawrence passed away June 5, 2002, in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
She was born to Charles and Anna Karpi on June 23, 1914, in Dietz, Wyoming. She attended school in Dietz and Sheridan High School.
Ann worked in and around Sheridan for many years, where she raised her four sons. She worked at the Sheridan Inn for many years as a waitress, was an accomplished seamstress, and loved raising flowers.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents and her four sons, Calvin, Eddie, Dan, and David. She is survived by her several grandchildren, her niece Jean Eicher and her husband Chuck of Cody, and her very special neighbors Ron and Gene Murray.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2002, in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made in Anna’s name to the Sheridan Senior Center or the Salvation Army in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Mary T. Manderfeld, 89, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Mary was born on February 22, 1913, to John and Anna (Sikora) Gorzalka in Dietz, Wyoming. Mary married Ted Manderfeld at Wyarno, Wyoming, on October 11, 1936. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. She loved to cook and was famous for her rye bread rolls, sauerkraut, and pickles. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She enjoyed birthday gatherings with her friends and family reunions. She also took an active interest in the Polish heritage of Sheridan County, and was fluent in both English and Polish.
Mrs. Manderfeld was preceded in death by her husband Ted; her parents; and five of her brothers, Joe, John, Tony, Frank and Mike Gorzalka. She is survived by her three daughters, Angeline Davis and her husband Tom of Moorcroft, Wyoming, Betty Gjerde and her husband Russ of Grass Range, Montana, and Linda Ambo and her husband Scott of Lone Pine, Montana; her three sons, Dick Manderfeld and his wife Nancy of Alexandria, Minnesota, Ted Manderfeld and his wife Mary of Green River, Wyoming, and Dave Manderfeld of Tucson, Arizona; her twelve grandchildren, John Davis, Kris Davis, Kathy Davis, John Gjerde, Rhonda Gjerde, Luke Ambo, Lance Ambo, Rachel Ambo, Clint Manderfeld, Gina Manderfeld, Ann Kreuser, and John Kreuser; her five great grandchildren; her two brothers Paul Gorzalka of Wyarno, Wyoming, and Al Gorzalka of Wyarno, Wyoming; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2002, at Kane Funeral Home with Deacon Joe Kristufek officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
The family has requested that memorials be made in Mary’s name to the donor’s choice in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Velda G. Leonard, 97, of Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Velda was born on March 29, 1905, to Peter and Nellie (Hayden) Rogers in Athens, Illinois. Her family moved to Wyoming for Velda’s health early on, and following high school, on July 18, 1923, she married Henry H. Leonard in Sheridan, Wyoming. Velda and her husband Henry homesteaded near Arvada, and moved to Sheridan in the early thirties. She worked several places, the last being the Elks’ Club as the pastry chef and kitchen manager. After losing her husband in 1960, a number of students lived with her, and she embraced them as a part of her family. She loved people and her flowers, and was delighted when people came by to view her garden. She did beautiful handwork and crafts, making over one hundred afghans for gifts.
Mrs. Leonard was preceded in death by her husband Henry and her parents. She is survived by her daughter Waneta Thirlwell of Sheridan, Wyoming; her son Don Leonard of Los Altos Hills, California; her six grandchildren, Gloria Shackelford, Nancy Naus, Bobby Thirlwell, Don Leonard, Jr., Colleen Franciullo, and Jim Leonard; and her twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at First Christian Church with Reverend Doug Goodwin officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Masonic Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
The family has requested that memorials be made in Velda’s name to First Christian Church in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Ruby M. McCollum, 92, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2002, at her residence.
Ruby was born on December 13, 1909, to Fredrick and Pearl (McParlin) Roll in Birney, Montana. She graduated from high school in Sumatra, Montana, and spent two years at the teacher’s college in Dillon, Montana. In 1948, Ruby moved to Sheridan, where she worked at the V.A. Medical Center, retiring in 1968. Since 1960, when she made a public commitment of her life to Jesus Christ and became a member of the Sheridan Foursquare Church, a/k/a Family Life Center, she served in many positions, including that of church pianist and Sunday School secretary for many years. Ruby remained an active member of her church until she went home to be with her Lord. She was known as the “Greeting Card Lady”at church, remembering everyone’s birthday by sending them cards of encouragement. In her leisure time, Ruby enjoyed playing the piano and crocheting.
Ruby is survived by her daughter Millie Giulio of Sheridan.
Cremation has taken place, and a Going Home Celebration will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Family Life Center with Pastor Kent Bahruth officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made in Ruby’s name to the Chair Fund in care of Family Life Center, 118 West Fifth Street, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Dorothy M. McLain Age 84 of Sheridan, WY
Died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born June 12, 1918, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Parents - William & Amanda (Ellermann) Ladwig
She grew up and graduated from high school in Manitowoc. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Dorothy moved to Rock Springs, WY, where she taught school for several years. In 1953, she moved to Greeley, CO, where she was a child social worker for the county until she retired. Dorothy moved to Sheridan in 1981. She married James McLain in Sept., 1982, in Sheridan. Mr. McLain died in 1986. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards, going to the Senior Center, traveling, collecting antiques and going to auctions. She was a member of AARP and the American Assoc. of University Women.
She was preceded in death by one son William and her sister Harriet Dickmann.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - Don Richmond, Ft. Collins, CO
Kent Richmond, Billings, MT
DAUGHTER - Margo Nelsen, Sheridan
COMPANION - Edgar Nelsen, Sheridan
10 GRANDCHILDREN
In celebration of Dorothy's life, the family will host a gathering for friends at Dorothy's home at 91 Sherri View Dr., Sheridan, on Saturday (June 15th) from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the Sheridan Senior Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801
Longtime Sheridan resident Doris Arlene Moody died at her home on Friday, April 19th, 2002 due to complications from breast cancer.
A viewing for Mrs. Moody is planned at Champion Ferries Funeral Home from 6-8 PM Tuesday, April 23rd . Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 24th, 2002 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Private family interment of cremains will be held in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Mrs. Moody was born on December 6th, 1937 on a ranch near Newcastle, WY to Cecil & Inez (Coons) Brown. She attended Upton High School in Upton, WY. Later she was active as an adult learner with the Literacy Volunteers of America. Doris’s over 30-year involvement with the First Congregational Church of Sheridan included participation in the Plymouth Ladies Circle. She came to Sheridan in 1967.
Mrs. Moody married Elmer C. Moody June 10, 1968 in the Presbyterian Church in Moorecroft, WY.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil P. Brown.
Mrs. Moody is survived by her husband of 34 years, Elmer C. Moody of Sheridan, WY; her mother, Inez M. Brown of Rexburg, ID; 1 son, Matthew E. Moody of Sheridan, WY; 1 daughter, Cristina Moody of Watertown, MA; 1 grandson of Sheridan, WY; 2 brothers, Wesley V. Brown of CO, & Richard Brown of Victor, ID; & 1 sister, Dorothy Galloway of Midland, TX.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Moody may be made to Breast Cancer Research, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, Box 2006, Sheridan, WY.
Jane Shirley Morris Age 75 of Sheridan, WY
Died Saturday, April 27, 2002, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born February 5, 1927, in Roundup, Montana
Parents - James & Mabel (Glasser) Gilkison
She grew up and attended elementary and high school in Roundup, moving to Sheridan in 1945. She attended Cosmetology School in 1945-46. Mabel married Vern L. Morris on September 27, 1946, in Hardin, MT. They were married for 25 years. She worked as a nurse's aide in nursing homes in Sheridan and Casper, WY, for a number of years. She enjoyed movies, bowling and loved taking care of her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Boyd Rader of Sheridan and Clyde Rader of Hardin, MT; sister Margaret Charlton Gehrer of Sheridan; one niece Peggy Thompson of Denver, CO; and a great nephew Brett Moore of Casper.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - Andrew Morris, Sheridan
DAUGHTERS - Donna Herren, Greybull, WY
Cindy Morris, Sheridan
Jennie Lockwood, Story, WY
7 GRANDCHILDREN
5 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
1 NIECE - Joyce Kukuchka, Sheridan
NUMEROUS GREAT NIECES AND NEPHEWS
Private graveside services will be held in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the Cancer Society, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
