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Eileen M. Rash
1943-2006
Eileen M. Rash, 63, of Cheyenne died Oct. 15 in Cheyenne.
She was born June 10, 1943, in Peterborough, England.
Mrs. Rash was a sales representative.
She married
Dave Rash on Nov. 18, 1961, in Peterborough.
Mrs. Rash is survived by her husband, Dave Rash of Cheyenne; a son, Ronald D. Rash Jr., of Cheyenne; a brother, Darrell Ilett of Peterborough; three sisters, Anne Fradely and Josie Bass, both of Peterborough, and Diane Sansbury of Angel Fire, N.M.; and one grandchild.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Schrader Chapel with the Rev. Robert Weant officiating.
Pallbearers will be Ronald D. Rash Jr., Todd Dudley, Rick Byers, Bill Rabon, Michael Gnagy and Mark Harrison.
Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today.
Arrangements by Schrader Funeral Home.
Leona E. Zander
1918-2006
Leona E. Zander, 88, of Cheyenne died on Oct. 16 at her home in Cheyenne.
She was born Oct. 11, 1918, in Lynch, Neb., the daughter of Caroline and Frank Hoffman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Caroline and Frank Hoffman; her sisters, Eloise Kolund, Esther Berg, Emma Hoffman, Maxine Hoffman, Fern Boska, Irene Wiedman, Ida Nemec and Myrtle Brown; her brothers, Earl Hoffman and Martin Hoffman; her son, Douglas Zander; and her former husband, Arthur Zander.
She is survived by her son, Roger Zander and wife, Joyce Zander; granddaughters, April and Laura Zander, daughter-in-law, Benita Daniels of Pahrump, Nev.; her sister, Geneva Michaelis of Spencer, Neb.; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Leona was involved with the Foster Grandparent Program, being a foster grandmother at Eastridge Elementary School. She was also a housekeeper and cook for many years at the Pi Beta Phi sorority house in Laramie. Throughout her life she was a babysitter for many different families in Cheyenne and Laramie with whom she made lasting friendship, in addition to caring for and babysitting her own grandchildren in Cheyenne. Over the years, she developed a very special relationship with Dick and Betty Wagner and their two daughters, Judy and Lisa, with whom she lived and babysat for many years. They considered her as a member of their family, always inviting her to birthday parties and other family holiday occasions even as their daughters grew up and had families of their own.
The loves of her life were her two granddaughters, April and Laura, with whom she spent many enjoyable years. She especially enjoyed listening to them play the piano, attending their recitals, and going to as many of their school programs and sports activities as she was able. Before her health prevented it, she loved going on trips with her family and visiting her many relatives in their home states. She valued and loved all of the many friends she made in Cheyenne and at Holy Trinity Manor. Some of her favorite things were playing bingo with her friends on Wednesday evening and taking part in all of the other activities they had at Holy Trinity Manor.
She and her family would like to thank all of her many friends in Cheyenne and at Holy Trinity Manor who provided her with care and support during her illness.
A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Manor with Sister Ruth Ann Hehn officiating.
Friends who wish may contribute to Holy Trinity Manor of Cheyenne.
Arrangements provided by Wiederspahn Funeral Home.
James Lackey
1988-2006
James (Roger) Lackey, 17, of Clackamas, Ore., formerly of Cheyenne died Oct. 5 at the Oregon Health Science University Hospital in Portland, Ore., after severe head trauma.
Mr. Lackey was born Nov. 20, 1988, in Wichita, Kan.
He attended Cheyenne's East and Central high schools in Cheyenne. He moved from Cheyenne in March of 2006 to Clackamas.
Mr. Lackey attended North Putnam Middle and High School in Portland. While at the middle school, he was on the football team. He was training for an assistant manager position at Subway.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Gina and Gary Doyle of Clackamas; father, Todd Lackey, and stepmother, Ann Lackey, both of Heritage Lake, Ind.; a sister, Amber Neitzel of Wichita; a brother, Jeff Lackey of Cheyenne; and two stepbrothers, Nathanael and Jacob Cole of Arkansas.
A memorial service was held Oct. 11 in Clackamas.
Friends may contribute to Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Billy J. McGinnis
1957-2006
Billy J. McGinnis, 49, of Cheyenne died Oct. 16 at his home in Cheyenne.
He was born June 17, 1957, in Fort Benning, Ga.
Mr. McGinnis was an aircraft mechanic for the Wyoming Air National Guard.
He married
Connie Gauges on Oct. 3, 1981, in Cheyenne.
Mr. McGinnis was a member of the Wyoming Air National Guard and First Southern Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Connie McGinnis of Cheyenne; sons, Billy J. "B.J." McGinnis Jr. of Gillette and Samuel McGinnis of Cheyenne; daughters, Jessica Schwass and Ivy Sparks, both of Cheyenne; his father, Max McGinnis of Cheyenne; a brother, James McGinnis of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sisters, Linda McGinnis and Cindy Miller-Smith, both of Cheyenne; and four grandchildren.
Mr. McGinnis was preceded in death by his mother, Hermina (Lammers) McGinnis.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Wyoming Air National Guard Main Hangar with Chaplain Douglas Arendsee officiating.
Cremation will be at Schrader's Sunset Park Crematory.
Friends who wish may contribute to the Billy J. McGinnis Memorial Fund, c/o Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union, 2223 Warren Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Arrangements are under the direction of Schrader Funeral Home.
Elwin A. Kinnison
1920-2006
Elwin A. (Ken) Kinnison, 86, of Cheyenne died Oct. 15 in Cheyenne.
He was born March 24, 1920, in Pine Bluffs, the son of Elwin Leroy and Lila Beryl (Higday) Kinnison.
On Dec. 30, 1940, he married
Frances Jean Hoover in Kimball, Neb.
Mr. Kinnison was a building contractor and, later in life, he and his wife were the original owners of The Pie Lady in Cheyenne.
He is survived by his wife, Frances of Cheyenne; one daughter, Sharon, of Auburn, Calif.; three sons, Joe and Dick, both of Cheyenne, and Star, of Sacramento, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, George V. Kinnison of Fallbrook, Calif.; two sisters, Evelyn Maulfair of Cheyenne and Betty Lavon Stubbs of Hanna; and two aunts.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry and Lonnie; his parents; three sisters; and two brothers.
The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church with Elwin's nephew, Bryan McLees of Loveland, Colo., officiating. Burial will follow at Beth El cemetery.
Arrangements provided by Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Friends may contribute to Manna Relief, P.O. Box 540669, Grand Prairie, TX 78054.
Betty P. Demshar
1924-2006
Betty P. Demshar, 82, of Cheyenne died Oct. 18 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne.
She was born April 13, 1924, in Coloretto Giacosa, Italy.
Mrs. Demshar worked in retail sales until she retired and moved to Cheyenne in 1988.
She married
John P. Demshar on Sept. 28, 1947, in Rock Springs.
Mrs. Demshar is a member of St. Mary's Cathedral and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John P. Demshar III and wife, Debbie, of Lodi, Calif., James W. Demshar and wife, Vicky, of Cheyenne and Joseph A. Demshar and wife, Deena, of Arlington, Va.; grandchildren, Jeanie Heyner, Jessica Demshar, Amanda Demshar, Greyson Demshar, Jonathan Demshar, Austin Demshar, Shane Miller and Colleen Huff; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Demshar Jr.; her parents, Anthony and Margarita Caserio; a brother, James Caserio; and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral Liturgy will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Cathedral with Father Gary Ruzicka officiating.
Burial will be in Olivet cemetery. Cremation has taken place at Schrader's Sunset Park Crematory.
Friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Schrader Funeral Home.
Michael D. Foley
1930-2006
Dr. Michael D. Foley, 76, of Truth or Consequences, N.M., died Oct. 12 at the New Mexico State Veterans Home.
He was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Sioux City, Iowa, to William and Marie (Garr) Foley.
Dr. Foley served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired veterinarian.
He was a veterinarian for over 20 years. He was the former owner of Cheyenne Pet Clinic.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Foley of Truth or Consequences; 12 children, Stephen Foley, David Foley, Doug Foley, Diane Cates, Brian Foley, Robert Foley, Janet Child, Linda Treese, Stephen Irwin, Laura Wederski, Allen Irwin and James Irwin; 35 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Cremation will take place and no services will be held at this time.
He will be interred at Vista Memory Gardens cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements were under the direction of Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc., & Sierra Crematory LLC, 303 N. Cedar St., Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Sammy Niehus
1914-2006
Sammy Niehus, 92, of Morrison, Colo., died Oct. 17 at the Bear Creek Nursing Home in Morrison.
She was born Oct. 7, 1914, in Howlland, Texas.
She owned her own beauty salon.
Mrs. Niehus married
Jack Leroy Niehus on April 6, 1934, in Denver.
Mrs. Niehus moved to Denver from Cheyenne in 2005.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cheyenne and Eastern Star.
She is survived by a son, Tom Niehus of Iowa; and a daughter, Sandra Ahlquist of Golden, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Niehus was preceded in death by her parents, William and Omie Perkins; six brothers; and three sisters.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda, Denver, Colo., with the Pastor John Bengston officiating.
Interment will be in Augustana Memorial Garden.
Friends may contribute to the First Baptist Church of Cheyenne.
Billy J. McGinnis
1957-2006
Billy J. McGinnis, 49, of Cheyenne died Oct. 16 at his home in Cheyenne.
He was born June 17, 1957, in Fort Benning, Ga.
He was an aircraft mechanic for the Wyoming Air National Guard.
Mr. McGinnis married
Connie Gauges on Oct. 3, 1981, in Cheyenne.
He was a member of the Wyoming Air National Guard and First Southern Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Connie McGinnis of Cheyenne; sons, Billy J. "B.J." McGinnis Jr. of Gillette and Samuel McGinnis of Cheyenne; daughters, Jessica Schwass and Ivy Sparks, both of Cheyenne; his father, Max McGinnis of Cheyenne; a brother, James McGinnis of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sisters, Linda McGinnis and Cindy Miller-Smith, both of Cheyenne; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Hermina (Lammers) McGinnis.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Wyoming Air National Guard Main Hangar with Chaplain Douglas Arendsee officiating.
Cremation - Schrader's Sunset Park Crematory.
Friends may contribute to the Billy J. McGinnis Memorial Fund, c/o Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union, 2223 Warren Ave, Cheyenne, WY, 82001.
Howard Floy
1935-2006
Howard "Ross" Floy, 71, of Pine Bluffs died Oct. 18 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Floy was born in Kimball, Neb., on March 23, 1935.
He has been a longtime resident of Pine Bluffs and was a rancher as well as being employed by Laramie County Road and Bridge as an equipment operator.
Mr. Floy was a member of the Grace English Lutheran Church.
He is survived by three sons, Duwane Floy of Pine Bluffs, Chris Floy of Laramie and Clinton Floy of Ault, Colo.; three daughters, Vickie Eggli and Zelma Thompson, both of Pine Bluffs, and Jodi Howton of Kimball, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren.
Mr. Floy was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Floy, whom he married
July 3, 1955, in Pine Bluffs; his parents, Bonard and Isabel Evelyn Floy; and his stepfather, Mark FLoy.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the Pine Bluffs Community Center with Pastor John Melms officiating. Interment is in the Pine Bluffs cemetery.
Pallbearers are Dustin Thompson, Kyle Eggli, Ryan Eggli, Garet Eggli, Cactus Floy, Colter Floy, Torey Floy and Steven Howton.
Honorary pallbearers are Richard Marquiss, James Sterle, Leroy Gardner, Donald Brown, David Lemaster, Kelly Thompson and Brian Loveland.
Friends may contribute to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation - Oncology Unit or University of Wyoming Foundation for Family Practice in Cheyenne.
Services are under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
