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Norma Jean Gower Woodsend 72, passed away April 3 ,2003 at Sheridan Manor.
Mrs. Woodsend was born on January 8, 1931, in Shamrock, Oklahoma to Andrew and Millie (Deel) Gower. After High School Norma Jean Married Charles Woodsend March 13,1962 in Pierre, South Dakota, and their union was blessed with four daughters. Norma Jean was a Homemaker for most her life, she loved painting and her family very much. Norma Jean was very loved by all who knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers; a daughter Brenda Jean; an infant daughter Mary Ann; and an infant son Charles Junior.
She is survived by her husband Charles T. Woodsend of Dayton ,WY; three daughters Linda Mckellar of Loveland, CO; Tina Madler of Billings, MT; Tammy Etzel of Everett, WA; and thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren and six sisters.
Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held on Friday April 4, 2003. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Vincent Ray Eyl age 17 of Harlowton, MT
Died Sunday, June 15, 2003, from injuries in an automobile accident
Born June 5, 1986, in Fort Rucker, Alabama
He lived in Colorado and Montana before settling in Harlowton, MT. He worked in the Job Corps out of Darby, MT. Vincent enjoyed playing basketball and being with family and friends.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
MOTHER - Laurie Lake, Dayton, WY
FATHER - Bradley Eyl, Ozark, Alabama
BROTHER - Joshua Eyl-Babcock, Dayton, WY
SISTER - Tiffany Eyl-Babcock, Dayton, WY
GRANDPARENTS - H.R. & Betty Lake, Denver, Co
Linda & George Popoff, Phoenix, AZ
Ed & Valda Raye Eyl, Nebraska
NUMEROUS AUNTS, UNCLES, COUSINS & FRIENDS
Memorial service will be 12:00noon on Wednesday (June 18th) from Dayton Community Church with John Bouchard officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Dayton Park. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit Faith Chapel, 601 North West Pritchard , Harlowton, MT 59036
George Lewis Grotz, 51, of Sheridan, WY, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003 in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Mr. Grotz was born January 16, 2003 in Butte, MT. He grew up and attended schools in Sheridan, WY, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1971. After high school, Mr. Grotz joined the Navy where he served for 5 years during the Viet Nam Conflict.
After his discharge from the Navy, Mr. Grotz returned to Sheridan where he went to work in the Central Garage for his father as a mechanic 1976. He became the owner of Central Garage in 1978, and operated the garage until 1990. Mr. Grotz then went to work for Woods Trucking Co. of Gillette, and operated a small garage at the corner of Dow and Gould in Sheridan. Mr. Grotz was driving truck for Woods Trucking at the time of his death.
He enjoyed car racing, shooting, camping, pool, darts, and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W.
Mr. Grotz was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by three daughters, all of Sheridan; two brothers, Kent S. Grotz of the Philippines; and John Grotz of Minneapolis, MN; two sisters, Sharon “Sha” Trout and Sherri Read, both of Sheridan; 7 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life for Mr. Grotz will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday, June 23, 2003 at the V.F.W. Post on Broadway.
Memorials in memory of Mr. Grotz may be made to the Sheridan Stock Car Association, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY. 82801
George William “Bill” Grunkemeyer, 60, died June 16, 2003 at his home in Sheridan of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Bill was born in Casper on July 27, 1942 to George and Prudence Grunkemeyer. He grew up in Sheridan and attended Sheridan schools. Bill graduated with a BS in microbiology from the University of Wyoming. He was an avid outdoors man who loved skiing, fishing, hiking, and camping.
In the late 60’s Bill was given the opportunity to work with Jim Simon, a noted Disney wildlife photographer, who had taken a position with the Wyoming Travel Commission. It was after that summer that Bill realized his passion was film production with an emphasis on wildlife and other outdoor subjects. Bill formed a company called Grunko Films in the mid 80’s and began producing fishing, hunting, and wildlife videos. His work took him form the Arctic to the tip of South America. Bill produced over 40 outdoor and wildlife video titles since 1984 as well as 35 episodes for Grunko series “Experience the Wild.” During his career, Bill worked for all the major tlevision networks. He won numerous awards for his own production as well as is camera work for other production companies. The national Wildlife Federation and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation twice named him “Communicator of the Year” for Wyoming. This year, Gov. Dave Freudenthal proclaimed April 7th as “Bill Grunkemeyer Day In Wyoming”
Bill was a dedicated and loving father and husband and is survived by his wife, Carol, their daughter, Gillian, Sheridan, and son, Cory, Denver. His mother, Prudence; sistr, Barbara Farr; nieces Tyler and Britt Marshall; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive him.
The family has requested memorial’s in Bills name be made to the Montana MDA in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Beata Kamran age 16 of Sheridan, WY
Died Sunday, June 15, 2003, of injuries in a automobile accident
Born October 28, 1986, in Sheridan
She grew up in Sheridan and would have been a junior in Sheridan High School. She was a very energetic and fun loving girl. She loved spending time with family and friends.
Preceded in death by Grandmother Ruth Zimdars and Aunt Patricia Zimdars.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
FATHER & STEP MOTHER - Ali & Mitra Kamran, Sheridan
MOTHER & STEP FATHER - Greta & Leland Salas, Sheridan
BROTHER - Benjamin Kamran, Riverton, WY
SISTER - Selena Kamran, Sheridan
GRANDPARENTS - Lyle Zimdars, Sheridan
Florene & Tom Tarver, Ripley, OK
Leland Salas, Yearington, NV
Viewing will be 1:00pm until 7:00pm on Wednesday (June 18th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with funeral service at 2:00pm on Thursday from Sunrise Assembly of God Church with the Rev. John Jackson officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the D.A.R.E. Program, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
Annie Laurie Kilpatrick, 86, of Sheridan, WY died Tuesday June 10, 2003 at her residence.
Mrs. Kilpatrick was born February 3, 1917 in Rogers, Texas to Emmett and Lula (Hause) King. SHe grew up and attended schools in Rogers, and married Duewad W. Kilpatrick, August 11, 1935 in Rogrs.
During the war from 1942 to 1946, they lived in San Antonio, Texas. From 1946 to 1960, the couple loved in Ingleside. In 1960, they moved to Sinclair, WY, Mrs. Kilpatrick bcame a display manager at the J.C. Penney's store in Rawlins. They retired to Cheyenne in 1972. She relocated to Sheridan in 1998 where she resided until her death.
MRs. Kilpatrick was a memeber of te North Cheyenne Baptist Church, enjoyed craftwork, caring for others, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Kilpatrick was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one son, Gene Kilpatrick of Sheridan; one sister Carolyn Gyger of Grand Junction, CO; four grandchildren; and 8 great reandchildren.
Creamation has taken place and a memorial service for Mrs. Kilpatrick will be held 10am. Sunday, August 31, 2003 in the Lakeview Cemetery in Cheyenne, WY with family and friends. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Leonard Lloyd Lanka, 80, of Ranchester passed away at 10:45pm on June 14, 2003 at the Sheridan V.A. Hospital.
Leonard was born to Anton Thomas Lanka and Sylvia Brezina Lanka on January 7, 1923 at St. Paul, Nebraska. He attended school at Kearney, Nebraska. He later married Angeline Aufdengarten of Arthur, Nebraska at Mountain View, California in August 1943. He was a World War II Veteran and was a cryptographer with the 13th Air Force, 398th Signal Company (aviation) serving in the Pacific from 1943 to 1945.
He Leaves behind his wife and their three sons, Jay Lanka and wife Jerene, Mark Lanka and wife Jolene, and Brand Lanka and wife Susan. He is also survived by a brother, Wayne Lanka of Sequim Washington, a sister Lorrayne Garton of Lewellen, Nebraska, four grandsons, two grand daughters, two great grandsons, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Leonard was a lifetime member of the Masons and Elks, and belonged to the American Legion and was a Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was an avid bird hunter and fisherman, who shared his knowledge of these hobbies with his sons and their friends. He will be most remembered as a loving husband and father.
Kane Funeral Home handeled the cremation. There will be no service but the family will have a private burial at a later date. We want to thank Dr. Tenney and all the wonderful staff at the V.A. Hospital for their great care.
Arron Kenneth Rehder age 19 of Ranchester, WY
Died Sunday, June 15, 2003, of injuries in an automobile accident
Born December 14, 1983, in Sheridan
Parents - Dale & Linda (Cuer) Rehder
He grew up at Blue Spruce in the Big Horn Mountains. Arron attended Camp Bethel and Tongue River schools. He worked for Pastor Dan Keller and then E.H. Ofthdal & Son as an equipment operator doing construction. Arron enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, four wheeling and being in the mountains. He loved being with his family, friends and his dogs "Lady" and "Oscar".
Preceded in death by his Grandfather Kenneth Rehder and Great Aunt Ruth Skelton.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
PARENTS - Dale & Linda Rehder, Ranchester, WY
BROTHER - Cory Rehder, Casper, WY
GRANDPARENTS - Jim & Vila Cuer, Leavenworth, KS
2 AUNTS, ONE UNCLE AND COUSINS
Viewing will be 1:00pm until 7:00pm on Wednesday (June 18th) with funeral service at 2:00pm on Thursday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Keller officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the Donor's Choice.
Mary L. (Newcomer) Sams, 52, of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, June 13, 2003, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Ms. Sams was born March 20, 1951 in Sheridan to Earl H. and Ola (Kelly) Newcomer. She grew up and attended elementary schools in Ashland, MT, and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1969. She married Andrew Sams Thanksgiving Day, 1971 in Ashland, MT.
Ms. Sams lived most of her life in the Sheridan area. She was a baker and cook for the Senior Citizen’s Center. Ms. Sams belonged to numerous lodges and organizations, enjoyed painting, going to the pond at her place where she could feed the fish, loved being with animals, cutting hay, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her father and 2 aunts. Ms. Sams is survived by her mother, Ola Newcomer of Billings, MT; two sons, Earl and Fred Sams of Sheridan; two daughters, Amy Bennage and husband, Gary; Amandy Romero and husband, Frank all of Sheridan; one brother, John Newcomer of Phoenix, AR, two sisters, Becky Elliott and husband, Dean, of Tucson, AR, Teresa Newcomer of Billings, MT; and 2 granddaughters.
Services for Ms. Sams will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at The Salvation Army Church on W. Burkitt St. Sheridan, with Capt. Kyle & Martha Trimmer officiating. Burial will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Following the committal service, there will be a reception held at the Salvation Army Community Center at 150 S. Tschirgi St., Sheridan. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
