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John W. Teini was born February 15, 1926, in Red Lodge, MT, to John Henry & Aina (Peltokoski) Teini.
He grew up and lived most of his life in the Red Lodge / Roberts area. He married Donna Sharp on December 16, 1950, in Sheridan. They lived on the Teini farm for forty-five years. John served on the school boards of the Fox School and the Red Lodge High School during the construction of the high school. He was a past-Exalted Ruler and life member of Elks Lodge #534 and the Kaleva Lodge. They moved to Sheridan in 1999.
Three sisters Aina Rintala, Aurora Teini and Aarla Trout preceded John in death.
Memorials may benefit the B.P.O. Elks Scholarship Fund, Red Lodge, MT 59068 or the Kaleva Scholarship Fund, in care of Martin Mikkola, 1215 5th Ave., Laurel, MT 59044.
Lois Marie Abel, 83, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, July 27, 2004
in Sheridan Manor.
Mrs. Abel was born May 31, 1921 in Orange County, Indiana to Monroe and Maudie (McFarland) Flick. She grew up and attended schools in Orange County and graduated from French Lick High School in 1940.
Mrs. Abel married Harry Boyd Abel in Orange County, Indiana March 26, 1941. The couple moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1941, where they resided until Mr. Abel’s death in 1988. Mrs. Abel moved to Sheridan, WY in 1988 to be near her son.
Mrs. Abel was a member of the First Christian Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers.
She is survived by 1 son, Stephen Boyd Abel, of Sheridan, WY; 3 brothers, Calvin Flick, of Florida, Delbert Flick, of Carmel, Indiana, and Norman Flick of Indianapolis, Indiana; and 2 grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place, and a graveside memorial service for Mrs. Abel will be held at the Patoka Cemetery, in French Lick, Indiana the latter part of August with arrangements by Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home of French Lick. Local arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Irma "Betty" Berta, 81, of Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Sheridan Manor.
Betty was born on November 5, 1922, in New Brunswick, NJ, to Charles and Mary (Tomori) Gazdik. She married William J. Berta on June 21, 1941 in Stephenson, Michigan and the couple raised three children together. Betty loved dancing, flower gardening, and cooking.
Mrs. Berta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, Theresa Barbula; and her brother Louis Gazdik. She is survived by her two sons, Charles "Chuck" Berta of Ranchester and William Berta of Idaho; her daughter, Linda Schwamb of Sheridan; her four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; her brother, Charles Gazdik of Sheridan; her sister, Mary Berta of Macon, Georgia; and her numerous nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be held at 6:00pm on Sunday, July 11, 2004 at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, July 102, 2004 at Holy Name Catholic Church with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
The family has requested that memorials be made in Betty’s name to the Sheridan Senior Citizen’s Center in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007,
Sheridan , WY 82801.
Mary Catherine “Kitty” Brooks, 80, of Dayton, WY, died Thursday, July 22, 2004 in Westview Health Care Center after a battle with cancer.
Mrs. Brooks was born August 16, 1923 in Burlington Junction, Missouri to Charles E. and Mary (Cochran) Puett. She grew up with 5 older sisters and 4 younger brothers in the Burlington Junction and Fillmore, Missouri area. She attended school in Burlington Junction. During World War II, Catherine moved to San Diego, CA where she met and married Bert Brooks, Jr. of Sheridan while he was a Marine stationed in San Diego, and while there, one child, Trudy, was born.
The Brooks’ moved to Basin, WY in 1946 where they started the Big Horn Monument Company, which they ran for 18 years. While in Basin, Catherine took the nickname of “Kitty”. The Brooks’ had two more children, Judy and Randy.
The couple moved to Billings, MT with Judy and Randy in 1964, and the family moved to Dayton, WY in 1965. Kitty went to work at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County, retiring as a C. N. A. in 1987.
Kitty was a Boy Scout Den Mother and a Girl Scout Leader while living in Basin, was a Past Worthy Matron and 50- year member of Lewisia Chapter #16, Order of the Eastern Star in Basin, a Past Guardian of Job’s Daughters in Basin, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Basin where she was a past District President, and the Chaplain of the Sheridan American Legion Auxiliary, and a Past Noble Grand of the Forest Rebekah’s Lodge #18, of Dayton, transferring into the Diamond Rebekah Lodge #8 of Buffalo. Kitty belonged to the Business and Professional Woman’s Club of Sheridan, and a member of the Dayton Benefit Club and did volunteer work for various clubs in Dayton. She was a past member of the United Methodist Church of Basin and was a past member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sheridan.
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Kitty served as a hostess at the Hans Klieber Cabin in Dayton for approximately 5 years. She was famous for her fudge. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping in the Big Horns, knitting afghans, flowers, and working in her yard. Kitty liked visiting family in Missouri, Texas, and Montana, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She never knew a stranger, and took care of her friend and companion, Chester Gupton, who died in 2003.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 4 sisters, and 4 brothers.
She is survived by 1 son, Bert Randall Brooks, of Mansfield, Texas; 2 daughters, Trudy Jean Brooks, of Sheridan, WY, and Judy Lea VanNice Bolstad, of Big Fork, MT; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte Prater, of Savannah, Missouri; 2 sister-in-laws in Missouri, and 1 sister-in-law in Rock Springs, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service for Mrs. Brooks was held Monday, July 26, 2004 in the Dayton Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Logan officiating. A memorial service for Mrs. Brooks will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials in memory of Kitty may be made to the Dayton Fire and Rescue, in care of Dayton Town Hall, P. O. Box 100, Dayton, WY 82836
Brian E. Buckler, 33, of Sheridan, WY, died Saturday, July 10, 2004 at his residence.
Mr. Buckler was born February 24, 1971 in Sterling, CO to Darrell and Elaine (Ruf) Buckler. He grew up and attended schools in Sterling before moving with his family to Dayton in 1985. Brian graduated from Tongue River High School in 1989.
Mr. Buckler moved to Casper, WY in 1992 where he worked for First Interstate Bank. He married Tracy Nickens on August 20, 1994 in Sheridan, WY. The couple moved back to Sheridan in 1995 and worked for Sheridan Community Federal Credit Union until 1998. Brian then went to work for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and worked as a track foreman and welder.
Brian was Local Chairman of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Local #1074. He enjoyed golf, basketball, softball, volleyball, hunting, mountain climbing, skiing and especially enjoyed camping and fishing with his girls. He enjoyed anything that had to do with the outdoors.
Mr. Buckler is survived by his wife, Tracy, of Sheridan; 2 daughters, Brittney and Amanda, both of Sheridan; his parents, Darrell and Elaine Buckler, of Sterling, CO; his paternal grandmother, Sarah Buckler, of Sterling; 1 sister, Christina Pyle, of Sterling; 1 niece and 1 nephew; and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Funeral services for Mr. Buckler will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Nelson and Pastor Scott Lee officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the Brian Buckler’s daughter’s education fund, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
Juanita M. Dunn, 94, of Sheridan, WY, died Saturday, July 24, 2004 in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Mrs. Dunn was born March 21, 1910 in San Francisco, CA to Clarence and Geneva (Danielson) Dowen. She grew up and attended schools in San Francisco and Oakland, CA. Mrs. Dunn met and married Phillip H. Dunn in Oakland, CA June 4, 1928. The couple moved to Sheridan in 1947.
Mrs. Dunn enjoyed playing cards, bingo, gardening, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Mrs. Dunn is survived by two daughters, Barbara Simon, and Norma Legerski, of Sheridan, WY; 2 step-brothers in CA; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; and 1 great, great grandchild.
Graveside services for Mrs. Dunn will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 30, 2004 in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Cindy Shipley officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Dunn may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
Kaleigh Rose Ford, age 18, of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, July 2, 2004.
She was born March 29, 1986, in Cheyenne, WY, to Matthew & Sandra Ford
The family came to Sheridan in 1992. Kaleigh graduated from Sheridan High School. During her school years, she played basketball, was in the band and enjoyed photography. She also enjoyed snowboarding and softball. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was active in several church youth groups. Kaleigh was planning to attend Sheridan College to pursue a degree in psychology.
She was preceded in death by two uncles Steve and Kent Litle and a cousin Audrey Ford.
Kaleigh is survived by her mother & step father Sandy Litle and Robert Miller of Sheridan; father Matt Ford of Salem, Oregon; brother Kerek Ford of Sheridan; grandparents Jim & Margaret Litle of Sheridan and Leonel & Alice Ford of Pampa, TX; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial service will be 11:00am on Wednesday (July 7th) from the Sheridan High School Auditorium with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the Kaleigh Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
Helen Vesta Hape, 88, of Sheridan, WY, died Sunday, July 18, 2004 in Sheridan Manor.
Mrs. Hape was born November 24, 1915 in Burns, WY to William Samuel and Mary Berniece (Bawden) Bishop. She moved around WY with her family during her early years as her father worked construction. She attended schools in Burns and Loveland, CO.
She married William Nolan “Tuck” Hape November 24, 1933 in Fort Collins, CO. The Hape’s moved to Sheridan, and Mrs. Hape spent her lifetime in the Sheridan area.
Mrs. Hape was a member of the Sheridan County Cattlewomen’s Association. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and gardening. The main focus and interest in her life was her family and her church.
Mrs. Hape was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 brother, and 1 sister.
She is survived by one son, Chester Hape, of Sheridan, WY; one daughter, Jackie Perry, of Sheridan, WY; two brothers, Earl Bishop, of Joliet, MT, and Harold Bishop, of Billings, MT; one sister, Thelma Nash, of Billings, MT; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Mrs. Hape will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Big Horn, WY with the Rev. Kenneth Doolin officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Hape may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 1100 Big Horn Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801
Mary T. Haratyk
Former Sheridan area resident, Mary T. Haratyk, 89, of Boise, ID, died Saturday, July 24, 2004 in Boise.
Mrs. Haratyk was born July 15, 1915 in Kleenburn, WY to John and Julia (Antonio) Legerski. She grew up and attended school in Ranchester before moving with her family to the Legerski farm on Kruze Creek near Big Horn when she was 10 years old, and she attended Big Horn Schools. Mary married Mike Haratyk on January 20, 1935 in Sheridan, WY. They lived on the Legerski farm for a period of time after which they moved to the Haratyk farm on Meade Creek at the beginning of World War II.
She spend the rest of her life living with her husband on most of the ranches from Banner to Rapid Creek, including the Bar 13 Ranch on Meade Creek, where she cooked for Mrs. Fordyce, the Triangle “T” Ranch on Rapid Creek, and the Hidden Valley Ranch above Big Horn for Harold Costello. Mary was well-known for her cooking on all of these ranches. Mr. Haratyk died in 1985, and Mary moved to Boise, ID in 1988.
Mary was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, and the Big Horn Women’s Club. She enjoyed cooking, playing Bingo, fishing, and traveling with her husband to visit and spend time with her extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Mike, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.
Mrs. Haratyk is survived by 2 sons, Mike and John Haratyk, both of Boise, ID; 5 brothers, John, Walter, and Louis Legerski of Sheridan, William Legerski of Wheatland, and Andy Legerski of Casper; 1 sister, Alma Kilmarx of Dickson, Tennessee; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
Vigil service for Mrs. Haratyk will be 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Father William Halvey officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Big Horn, WY.
