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Rosella Wilcox
1926-2006
Rosella Wilcox, 80, of Wheatland died Dec. 1 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Fort Collins, Colo.
She was born July 15, 1926, the daughter of William and Mary (McGuire) Martell.
She was reared and educated in Wheatland and graduated from the Wheatland High School in 1945.
She worked at the local drug store, where she met her husband to be.
She married
Joseph Leroy Wilcox on Nov. 17, 1947, in Wheatland. They owned and operated The Cleaver, a meat processing plant, for 12 years. She worked for White's Vimbo's Restaurant as a hostess for six years. She and Joe built or remodeled 36 homes in Wheatland. She enjoyed ceramics, crafts, Bluegrass music, dancing, going to coffee with her friends, gardening, family gatherings, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Don Wilcox of Dowagiac, Mich., Bill Wilcox of Elizabeth, Colo., JoLinda Wiedmeier of Wheatland, and Ken Wilcox of Wheatland; two sisters, Martha Leyerle of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Agnes Anderson of Sheridan,; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe, on Jan. 10, 2000; sisters, Mary McQuisten and Katherine Kernan; and brother, Joe Martell.
Serving as pallbearers were Eric Wilcox, Chad Wilcox, Jeremy Wiedmeier, Greg Wiedmeier, Jason Wilcox, and Matt Wilcox. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Fernandez, James Winn, Bill Kernan, and Tom Hermann.
Memorials were to the Alzheimer's Association, Cheyenne Regional Office, 413 W. 18th St., Cheyenne, WY, 82001-4331.
Funeral liturgy was conducted Dec. 5 at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Wheatland with Father Jan Santich as celebrant.
Vigil for the Deceased was conducted Dec. 4 at the church. Interment was in the Wheatland cemetery.
Gorman Funeral Homes - Platte Chapel of Wheatland was in charge of the arrangements.
Colleen Gardner
1945-2006
Colleen Gardner, 61, died Saturday Dec. 2 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Colleen Dahl was born Jan. 17, 1945, in Ogden, Utah to Stanley Walter, and Della (Cottle) Dahl. On March 26, 1965, she married
her eternal companion Earl Gardner in the Logan, Utah LDS temple. Five children (Jeff, Deborah, Paul, Annette, and Jenette) blessed their marriage.
Nothing was as enjoyable, or more important to Colleen than her family. She relished in the times when everyone was together and anxiously anticipated the next reunion. She was a loving wife and mother who always supported her family in everything that they did. She never missed a ball game, concert or church activity in which her family was involved.
Later in life, Colleen found her true calling as a grandmother. She had an amazing ability to assure that each of her 13 grandchildren felt as though they were the only one that mattered. Her genuine interest in them, and her concern for their happiness and well-being was implicitly known to even the youngest child. She loved being a mother and a grandmother, and would talk about her children and grandchildren to anyone who would listen.
Colleen spent her life in the service of others. Her tireless commitment to the needs and feelings of others will be remembered by the many people who received a meal, card, "candy gram," cookie, birthday lunch, or phone call at just the right time. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many callings over the years, and provided countless hours of service.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Gardner of Cheyenne; a brother and sister in-law, Gene and Sandra Dahl of Ogden, Utah; children, Jeff (Debbie) of Laramie, Deborah Schwab (Jeff) of Salem, Ore., Paul (Tylynn) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Annette Ciminski (Lane) of Eager, Ariz., and Jenette Hoopes (Kirk) of Afton; grandchildren, Adam and Glenn Gardner, Emily and Julie Schwab, Dallin, Bradley, and Tyson Gardner, Shane, Justin, and Katie Ciminski, and Logan, Colton, and Allison Hoopes.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grand parents.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Wiederspan-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the LDS Lincolnway chapel with Bishop Thad Brown conducting.
Eugene E. Zigmond
1922-2006
Eugene Ernest Zigmond, 84, of Cheyenne died Dec. 4 at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
He was born May 18, 1922, in Passaic, N.J.
He married
Helen Gancz on July 17, 1948, in New York City. Mr. Zigmond was a veteran of World War II in the United States Army.
He was a member of Mt. Sinai Synagogue, Jewish War Veterans, American Legion Post 6, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 4343, president of Mount Sinai Synagogue 1976 to 1982. He was a member of the board of directors of the Mt. Sinai Synagogue for 35 years, president of B'nai Brith, representative of Mt. Sinai Synagogue at the Cheyenne Ministerial Alliance, a lifetime entrepreneur including a candy store in New York City and Cheyenne Music and Vending Co., that he purchased in 1954 with his brother-in-law, Zoli Gancz. He retired in August of 1989.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Zigmond of Cheyenne; sons and daughter-in-laws, Barry and Dianne Zigmond of Tualatin, Ore., and Joseph and Caitlin Zigmond of Lakewood, Colo.; daughter-in-law, Rosalyn Zigmond of Aurora, Colo.; grandchildren, Andrew and Frank Zigmond of Aurora, Bradley, Charlie and Joshua Zigmond of Tualatin, Maren and Teagon Zigmond of Lakewood.
He was preceded in death by a son, Irving Zigmond; parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Zigmond; and a sister, Goldie Gancz.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today at Schrader Chapel with Cantor Uri Neil.
Burial will be in Cheyenne Jewish cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bernie Gancz, Zolie Gancz, Israel Gancz, Philip Gottlieb, Andrew Zigmond and Frank Zigmond.
Friends may contribute to the Mt. Sinai Synagogue, 2610 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Arrangements by Schrader Funeral Home.
Augustus J. Rahm
1920-2006
Augustus (Gus) Joseph Rahm, son, brother, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, born June 26, 1920, in Philadelphia to Augustus Bernard Rahm and Catherine McMelio Rahm, passed on to our Lord on Dec. 2 in Plantation, Fla., in the arms of his loving wife of 59 years, Irene, the love of his life. He was 86.
Gus (AJ) lived an adventurous and full life as a cowboy, soldier, pilot and yacht captain.
He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in the mountains of Wyoming with his life-long friend, Van Irvine of Casper.
Gus enlisted in the United States Army on March 25, 1942, at Fort Warren in Cheyenne and rose to the rank of major in the United States Air Force during World War II.
At the age of 24, Gus served in the Southwest Pacific as squadron commander in the 5th Air Force, 90th bomb group, 321st squadron, called the Jolly Rogers.
For his bravery and extraordinary achievement in service, Gus was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with six Bronze Stars and two Unit Citations.
Gus continued flying following his honorable discharge from the Air Force. Gus was licensed to fly numerous different planes from seaplanes to jets. He retired from flying after 25 years as chief pilot for Louis S. Rosenstiel, chairman of Schenley Industries in New York City.
After retiring from flying, he became a private yacht captain in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for Peter Widner and Edwin Singer, during which time he traveled throughout the Caribbean and north to Maine.
Gus is survived by his wife Irene, formerly of Cheyenne; children, Rick (Jane), Randy (Kim), Debbie (Dave) and Brian (Marianne); and seven grandchildren, Jennifer Poole, Heather Poole, Randy Rahm, Nicholas Rahm, Josh Rahm, Brittany Rahm and Ashton Rahm.
His parents and his brother preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday with prayer service at 7 p.m at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home in Plantation.
Burial, with military honors, will take place at Arlington National cemetery in Arlington, Va., to be announced later.
Eugene E. Zigmond
1922-2006
Eugene Ernest Zigmond, 84, of Cheyenne died Dec. 4 at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
Mr. Zigmond was born May 18, 1922, in Passaic, N.J.
He married
Helen Gancz on July 17, 1948, in New York City.
Mr. Zigmond was a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Army Signal Corps during World War II in the European Theatre.
He was a member of Mount Sinai Synagogue, Jewish War Veterans, American Legion Post No. 6, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4343, and he was president of Mount Sinai Synagogue from 1976 to 1982.
Mr. Zigmond was a member of the board of directors of the Mount Sinai Synagogue for 35 years, a past president of B'nai Brith, and a representative of Mount Sinai Synagogue at the Cheyenne Ministerial Alliance.
He was also a lifetime entrepreneur, including involvement with a candy store in New York City and the Cheyenne Music and Vending Co., which he purchased in 1954 with his brother-in-law, Zoli Gancz.
He retired in August of 1989.
Mr. Zigmond is survived by his wife, Helen Zigmond of Cheyenne; his sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Dianne Zigmond of Tualatin, Ore., and Joseph and Caitlin Zigmond of Lakewood, Colo.; a daughter-in-law, Rosalyn Zigmond of Aurora, Colo.; and his grandchildren, Andrew and Frank Zigmond of Aurora, Bradley, Charlie and Joshua Zigmond of Tualatin, and Maren and Teagon Zigmond of Lakewood.
He was preceded in death by a son, Irving Zigmond; his parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Zigmond; and a sister, Goldie Gancz.
The funeral was held at Schrader Chapel with Cantor Uri Neil officiating.
Burial has taken place at the Cheyenne Jewish cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bernie Gancz, Zolie Gancz, Israel Gancz, Philip Gottlieb, Andrew Zigmond and Frank Zigmond.
Friends may contribute to the Mount Sinai Synagogue, 2610 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Arrangements by Schrader Funeral Home.
Colleen Gardner
1945-2006
Colleen Gardner, 61, died Dec. 2 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Colleen Dahl was born Jan. 17, 1945, in Ogden, Utah to Stanley Walter and Della (Cottle) Dahl. On March 26, 1965, she married
her eternal companion, Earl Gardner, in the Logan, Utah, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple. Five children (Jeff, Deborah, Paul, Annette and Jenette) blessed their marriage.
Nothing was as enjoyable or more important to Colleen than her family. She relished the times when everyone was together and anxiously anticipated the next reunion. She was a loving wife and mother who always supported her family in everything they did. She never missed a ball game, concert or church activity in which her family was involved.
Later in life, Colleen found her true calling as a grandmother. She had an amazing ability to assure that each of her 13 grandchildren felt as though they were the only one that mattered. Her genuine interest in them and her concern for their happiness and well-being was implicitly known to even the youngest child. She loved being a mother and a grandmother and would talk about her children and grandchildren to anyone who would listen.
Colleen spent her life in the service of others. Her tireless commitment to the needs and feelings of others will be remembered by the many people who received a meal, card, "candy gram," cookie, birthday lunch or phone call at just the right time. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many callings over the years and provided countless hours of service.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Gardner of Cheyenne; a brother and sister in-law, Gene and Sandra Dahl of Ogden, Utah; children, Jeff (Debbie) of Laramie, Deborah Schwab (Jeff) of Salem, Ore., Paul (Tylynn) of Salt Lake City, Annette Ciminski (Lane) of Eager, Ariz., and Jenette Hoopes (Kirk) of Afton; grandchildren, Adam and Glenn Gardner, Emily and Julie Schwab, Dallin, Bradley and Tyson Gardner, Shane, Justin and Katie Ciminski, and Logan, Colton and Allison Hoopes.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. today at the LDS Lincolnway Chapel with Bishop Thad Brown conducting.
Gilbert Torres
1920-2006
Gilbert Torres, 85, died Dec. 3 in Cheyenne.
He was born Dec. 12, 1920, in Mora County, N.M., to Eduardo and Louisa Torres.
Mr. Torres was a longtime resident of Rawlins and a current resident of Sierra Hills Assisted Living in Cheyenne.
He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1985. He enjoyed the outdoors: fishing, hunting and, for many years, he worked as a logger in the Medicine Bow National Forest.
He is survived by his children, Bert and Hope Torres of Englewood, Colo., Shirley Torres Martinez, Benjamin and Sylvia Martinez and Linda Torres, all of Cheyenne, Roy and Debbie Torres of Cottonwood, Ariz., and Elias Torres of Rawlins; his sisters, Carmen Gallegos, Mary Torrez, Flora Gonzales and Frances Torres; his brothers, Trevinio Torres, Cesario Torres, Joe F. Torres and George Torres; 21 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Torres was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Ruby Torres, his wife, Martha Torres; two brothers, Elias and Reuben Torres; and a grand-daughter, Leigh Anne Martinez.
Public viewing will be 2 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Friday until time of services.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Martinez, Robert Korber, Trevinio Torres, Cesario Torres, Joe F. Torres and George Torres.
Grandpa Gilbert, your gentle smile and warm heart will be missed. In our hearts, you'll just have gone fishin'.
Ruby I. Nidelkoff
1915-2006
Ruby I. Nidelkoff, 91, of Cheyenne died Dec. 1 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 1, 1915, in Benkelman, Neb., and had lived here more than 70 years.
Mrs. Nidelkoff was a waitress at the Trail Café and Restaurant for many years.
She was an avid bowler, great cook and loving mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Nidelkoff is survived by a son, Dean Nidelkoff of Cheyenne; four grandchildren, Mike Nidelkoff of Cheyenne, Stacey Bittinger of Denver, Lori McCoon of Alaska and Brit Peterson of Washington; seven great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; her goddaughter, Joyce Marchant of Cheyenne; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy "Bobby" Nidelkoff on April 24, 2004; a daughter, Nancy Peterson; her parents, John and Minnie Griffith; two brothers, Floyd Griffith and Virgil Griffith; and five sisters, June, Marsha, Merle, Evelyn and Lethel; and a daughter-in-law, Meta Nidelkoff.
Services were held at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes with the Rev. Elmer Wilhelm officiating.
Interment was in Beth El cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jason Bittinger, Thomas Bittinger, Hans Marchant and Ambrose Aubuchon. Honorary pallbearer was Mike Nidelkoff.
Frank Valdez
1937-2006
Frank "Lalo" Valdez, 69, of Cheyenne died Dec. 6 at his home.
Mr. Valdez was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Mora, N.M.
He had lived in Cheyenne since he was a young man and worked as a brick layer.
Mr. Valdez served in the U.S. Navy
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Mr. Valdez is survived by his wife, Annette Valdez, whom he married
Sept. 24, 1960, in Cheyenne; one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Christine Valdez of Madison, Conn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Caroline and Jonathan Ross of Cheyenne; five grandchildren, Krista Ross, Micayla Ross, Juliana Ross, Madeline Valdez and Emma Valdez; one brother, Floyd Valdez of Truckee, Calif.; six sisters, Cora Morris of Auburn, Calif., Nila Cliffton of Los Lunas, N.M., Carmen Ebell of Cheyenne, Mary Martinez of Benson, Ariz., Marie Esquibel of Las Vegas, N.M., and Meggie Sandoval of Edgewood, N.M.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Conrado and Flora Valdez; and three brothers, Ray, Ben and Gilbert Valdez.
Vigil for the Deceased will be 7 p.m. Friday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Mass is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Carr as celebrant.
Honorary pallbearers are Richard Trujillo, Nathan Trujillo, Jonathan Ross, Bryan Herget and Jarrod Flores.
Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Honor Guard.
Friends may contribute to Hospice or St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
