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Gerard Patrick “Jerry” Kelly, 56, of Story, WY, died Friday, July 9, 2004 in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Mr. Kelly was born May 20, 1948 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Gerard and Elizabeth (Boyle) Kelly. A career Marine with 23 years service, Lt. Col. Kelly retired from the Corps in 1993, after serving as commanding officer of the Marine detachment at the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station.
Upon retirement, Lt. Col. Kelly moved to Minneapolis, where he was a software specialist for The Gartner Group. His broad interests included aikido (black belt), in which he served as an instructor and initiated an aikido program in the Hopkins, MN School District. He enjoyed marathon running, kayaking, black powder shooting, archery, bonsai artistry, horseback riding and relaxing with his family at their vacation residence in Story, WY. Col. Kelly was an avid reader, a Rotarian, a student of American and military history, and passionate about anything having to do with his beloved daughters, Caitlin and Torin Kelly of Minneapolis, MN.
Col. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents.
In addition to his daughters, Gerard is survived by his wife, Leslie Kelly of Minneapolis, and his brothers, Kevin and Michael Kelly of New York City.
At Col. Kelly’s request, cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials in memory of Col. Kelly may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 801 N. Randolph St., Suite 1228, Arlington, VA 22203-1978, or to the Story Branch Library, Story, WY 82842
Tamera Jean "Tammy" Legerski, 37, of rural Maple Lake, MN and formerly of Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Tammy was born on April 14, 1967 to Stanley George Legerski and Mary K. (Gillis) Legerski in Sheridan, Wyoming. She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1985. Tammy married Dave Collins in Sheridan, WY on April 24, 2004. She was a deeply devoted mother and wife, and took great pride in taking care of her family. Her son, Blake, was the light of her life. Tammy was an exceptional homemaker and was known for her love of beauty. She collected candles, jewelry, crystalware angels, and other fancy home decor. Tammy was a very giving person, always remembering her loved ones on birthdays and holidays with cards and gifts. Her hobbies included spending time with her family, adding to her collections, organizing and decorating her home; snowmobiling, motorcycling, and shopping. Tammy struggled with many health problems but always had a smile and witty remark to share. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Although she made her home in Minnesota for the last decade, she made frequent trips back to Wyoming to visit family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.
Tammy was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Gillis Krenzelok; and her paternal grandfather, Roy Gillis. She is survived by her husband, David Collins and her son, Blake Spencer Legerski of Silver Creek, Minnesota; her father Stan (Evelyn) Legerski of Sheridan, WY; her stepfather Ken Krenzelok of Sheridan; her brother Tim (Wendy) Legerski of Gillette, WY; her sister Jacque (Greg) Lind of Wilcox, AZ; her half sister, Amber Legerski of Sheridan; her two half brothers Josh Krenzelok of Lake in the Hills, IL and Calvin Garretson of Sheridan; her two stepbrothers, Danny (Shana) of Huntley, IL and Dwayne (Suzie) Krenzelok (Poplar Grove) of Chicago; her grandparents, George and Mary Legerski of Sheridan and her grandmother, Phyllis Gillis of Sheridan; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A viewing will be held at Kane Funeral Home from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Monday, August 2, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Kane Funeral Home with Reverend Michael McMillan officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made in Tammy’s name to her son, Blake Spencer Legerski in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan , WY 82801.
George Miech, 84, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, July 26, 2004 in Sheridan Manor.
Mr. Miech was born February 19, 1920 in Kooi, WY to Joseph and Anna (Demchok) Miech. He grew up in Ulm, WY and attended the Coal Creek School. Mr. Miech served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during W. W. II. He returned to Sheridan, and married Lois Marie Bartenhagen in Hardin, MT, on June 28, 1945.
The couple made their home in the Sheridan area, and Mr. Miech retired from the Sheridan V. A. Medical Center as a boiler plant operator. George was a life member of the V.F.W., Sheridan Elk’s Lodge #520, the Moose Lodge, and the Eagles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and was an avid crib player.
Mr. Miech was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lois, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, and 1 granddaughter.
George is survived by 3 sons, Bill, (Joni) of Helena, MT, Bud (Linda) of Casper, WY, and Brad, (Janet) of Big Horn, WY; 3 daughters, Sharon (Gerald) Brantz, of Sheridan, WY, Wyla (Sam) Cotton, of Sheridan, WY, and Debbie (Lee) Thompson, of Casper, WY; 1 brother, Edward Miech, of Sheridan; 3 sisters, Rose Woodward, of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Mable Rothwell, of Cheyenne, WY, and Edna Fry, of Malibu, CA; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
At Mr. Miech’s request, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 30, 2004 at First Christian Church with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials in memory of Mr. Miech 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
John L. Byrtus, age 86 of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004, in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan.
John was born October 27,1917, in Sheridan to Paul & Anna (Rucki) Byrtus.
John grew up and graduated from high school in Sheridan. He was attending Parks Business College in Denver when he enlisted in the Air Force in January 1942, and attended Officer’s Training School. While stationed in Washington, DC, he met Ethel Beazley of Bowling Green, VA and they were married on May 21, 1944 in DC. Captain Byrtus was released from the Air Force in March 1946. He received his degree in accounting from the University of Denver and returned to Sheridan. Four years later he was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. He served from October 1950, to November 1952, and was released with the rank of Major. The family returned to Sheridan and John received his CPA certificate in July 1954 and had his own practice until his retirement
John served on the Board of Directors of the Wyoming Certified Public Accountants for five years, serving one year as President. He also served on the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants for six years, serving as president two years. Honorary membership is given to CPAs who have been members of the AICPA for forty years. John was a life member of the Elks Lodge #520, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, a past President of Stevens Fryberger & Company and a member of Holy Name Catholic Church.
John was preceded in death by infant son Ronald Lee and son John Alan; two sisters Helen and Emeline; and two brothers Joe and Paul.
John is survived by his wife Ethel of Sheridan; sons Paul of Falls Church, VA, Robert of Bend, OR, Donald of Highlands Ranch, CO; daughters Jeanette Mackey of Federal Way, WA and Patricia Clabaugh of Juneau, Alaska; two sisters Anne Byrtus and Stella Withrow both of Sheridan; six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Vigil service will be 7:00pm on Sunday (Aug. 22nd) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral liturgy will be 10:00am on Monday from Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Thomas Ogg officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 5th Street, Sheridan or Holy Name School Foundation, 9 S. Connor, Sheridan, WY 82801
Cristene E. Dwinell, 56, of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, August 20, 2004 in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Mrs. Dwinell was born April 12, 1948 in Worland, WY, to John Washington and Helen (Richards) Boyles. She grew up and attended schools in Worland, and married Claude E. Dwinell July 17, 1976 in Worland. The couple moved to Buffalo, WY in 1978, and then to Sheridan in 1986.
Mrs. Dwinell was a housewife, and a baker and checker at the Sheridan Safeway. She loved to go to Deadwood, SD, enjoyed playing Bingo, camping, Sci-fi T.V., watching “horror flicks”, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, 1 brother, and an infant sister.
Mrs. Dwinell is survived by her husband, Claude, of Sheridan; 1 daughter, Christine Kitson, of Phoenix, AZ; her father and step-mother, John and Emma Boyles, of Buffalo, WY; 1 brother, Louie Pfrangle, of Worland, WY; 2 sisters, Deb Slaybough, of Buffalo, WY, and Lavonda Lookhart, Casper, WY; 4 grandchildren; 3 sister-in-laws; 6 nephews; and 8 nieces.
Cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Service for Mrs. Dwinell will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at the Sheridan Church of Christ, 1769 Big Horn Ave., with Drew Dacus officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Dwinell may be made to the Sheridan Church of Christ, 1769 Big Horn Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801
Elmo Eisele, 89, of Sheridan, died Friday afternoon, August 20, 2004, in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Sheridan Elks Cemetery. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Elmo was born in Oklahoma, January 15, 1915, to William and Leon (Foster) Eisele. He graduated from High School in Gillette, Wyoming. He married Nila Mapel March 30, 1935.
Elmo worked at the Wydak Coal Mine for 6 years. They sold their home in Gillette, Wyoming, and moved to Vancouver, Washington, where he worked at the Kaiser Shipping Yard for 3 years as a gantry crane operator.
After World War II, the couple moved back to Sheridan, where they leased and operated Coffeen Service Station. Elmo did custom dirt work for farmers and ranchers in Sheridan and Campbell Counties for many years, and worked for Kendrick Cattle Company for 31 years.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Sheridan, and a member of the Good Sam’s. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home with the Good Sam’s, where he and his wife put in many miles traveling cross-country with friends. In his leisure time, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his many great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Barten (wife Shirley) of Billings, MT, and Robert of Sheridan; his brother Glenn of Buffalo, WY; his six grandchildren; his twenty great-grandchildren; and his seven great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Sheridan Senior Center on behalf of Elmo.
Venus M. Ghikas, age 81 of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, August 9, 2004, in St. Vincent Health Care, Billings, MT
She was born December 31, 1922, in Sheridan to James & Marie (Evangeline) Matthews
She grew up and graduated high school in Sheridan. She graduated from Business College and went to work for the General Accounting Office in Washington, DC. Venus married George Ghikas (whom she met at his father’s restaurant where she lunched in Washington) on November 7, 1943, in Sheridan. They lived in Sheridan where they owned and operated the Palace Café until 1987 when she retired. She enjoyed collecting angels, Mickey Mouse memorabilia, dolls and stuffed animals. Venus was always faithful to visit her friends in the hospital and nursing home. She was a 50 year member and Worthy Matron of Order of the Eastern Star Naomi Chapter #2, Grand Electra of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming. She was a member of Daughters of the Nile Sahida Temple #86, Nile Patrol, Sheridan Women’s Club, Sheridan County Homemakers, American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Peter and sister Margaret.
Venus is survived by her husband George; daughter Marie Herman & husband Larry of Laurel, MT; grandson Dr. George Carter; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Trisagion Memorial Service will be 7:00pm on Monday (Aug. 16th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00am Tuesday from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Father Gabriel Nicholas and The Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Masonic Section. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1 S. Tschirgi St., Sheridan or the Shrine Crippled Children Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801
Rino Harvey, 69, of Sheridan, WY, died Sunday, August 8, 2004 in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Mrs. Harvey was born March 18, 1935 in Sapporo, Japan, to Hachiro and Hina Shimokawara. She grew up and attended schools in Japan. Mrs. Harvey met and married Frank Daniel Harvey March 19, 1952 in the Military Chapel in Sapporo, Japan. They came to the United States to Washington State in 1954 where they lived for a short period of time before moving to Kirby, MT. The couple moved to Lame Deer, MT in 1955. The Harvey’s moved to Gillette, WY in 1967, living there until 1978 when they moved to Sheridan. The couple lived in Sheridan for 2 years, then moved to the Kirby, MT area. The Harvey’s celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March of 2002. Mr. Harvey died in December of 2002, and Mrs. Harvey moved to Sheridan.
Mrs. Harvey was a past member of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and the Salvation Army. She enjoyed cooking, rock collecting, knitting, crocheting, making quilts and clothing, fishing, gardening, her house plants, swimming, watching high school sports, carving walking sticks, clay sculpturing, visiting with neighbors and friends, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and several siblings.
She is survived by 4 sons, Frank, Fred, and John D. Harvey, all of Gillette, WY, and Milton P. Harvey, of Sheridan, WY; 1 daughter, Marcella A. Miller, of Douglas, WY; 13 grand children; and 4 great grand children.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harvey will be 1:00 P. M. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Terral Bearden officiating. Burial will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Marcella R. Hauber, 58, of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, August 6, 2004 at her residence.
Mrs. Hauber was born November 4, 1945 in Bozeman, MT to Walter Raymond and Dorothy (Larson) Brainard. She grew up in the Bozeman area and attended schools at Maudlow and Manhattan, MT graduating from High School in 1963. She then attended Kinman Business College in Spokane, WA.
Mrs. Hauber married Ivan Hauber October 25, 1968 in Bozeman, MT. She worked for the Yellowstone Park Company in Gardner, MT before moving to Sheridan, WY where she was the office manager for Piedmont Psychological Practice.
Mrs. Hauber was involved with the Girl Scouts while her children were growing up. She enjoyed horseback riding, camping, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Hauber is survived by her husband, Ivan, of Sheridan; one son, Preston Hauber, (Andrea) of Sheridan; one daughter, Tia Williams, (David) of Buffalo, WY; two brothers, Ron Brainard, (Donna), and Lynn Brainard, (Mae), all of Belgrade, MT; and 5 grandchildren.
At Mrs. Hauber’s request, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service for Mrs. Hauber will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Hauber 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
