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Elizabeth H. Bohlen
1920-2007
Elizabeth Hays Bohlen, 86, passed away Feb. 28 at the Morning Star Care Center in Fort Washakie.
Elizabeth was born July 9, 1920, in Rupert, Idaho. She was the oldest of three daughters of Charles G. Belgarde and Ella E. Hays Belgarde. She lived on a farm in the Paul, Idaho area but when the depression hit, her family moved in 1930 to a homestead in Little Valley, Ore. She attended school in Harper, Ore., and graduated in 1938. When not in school, she helped on the ranch by herding sheep in the desert on her horse named Daisy.
She attended Pepperdine College in Los Angeles for one year. On a visit to Rupert to visit childhood friends, she met a young man who became the love of her life. She married
John (Johnny) H. Bohlen on July 29, 1939, in Payette, Idaho. They farmed in the Rupert area and were married
for 40 years.
Elizabeth enjoyed quilting and gardening and was an active member of the Rupert Church of Christ, which had its beginning in her and Johnny's living room. She touched hundreds of young lives in a positive way through her many years as a Sunday school teacher. In 1998 Elizabeth left the family farm of 59 years and moved to Cheyenne to be near her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Kay Bohlen. In 2006, she moved to Lander to be near her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Ruth Bohlen. Elizabeth was a doting grandmother and great-grandmother.
Three children were born to Elizabeth and Johnny, Diana Jean, Charles H. and Michael J.
Elizabeth is survived by her sons and their wives, Charles H. Bohlen and wife, S. Kay Bohlen, of Cheyenne, Michael J. Bohlen and wife, Ruth A. Bohlen, of Lander; sisters Doris J. Alexander of Renton, Wash., and Margaret R. Crabtree of Maple Valley, Wash.; five grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Charles G. Belgarde and Ella E. Belgarde; her husband, John H. Bohlen and daughter, Diana Jean Bohlen.
As per Elizabeth's wishes, she was cremated.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be in Rupert at a date still to be determined.
The family is deeply appreciative of the care provided to their mother by Little Wind Hospice and Morning Star Care Center. Memorial donations may be made to Little Wind Hospice, 716 College View Dr., Suite C, Riverton, WY 82501.
John Ruzicka
1922-2007
John Ruzicka, 84, of Sheridan died March 3 at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
He was born July 7, 1922, in Kleenburn to John F. and Milada (Kadlec) Ruzicka.
He was raised on the Moncreiffe Ranch. He attended school in Big Horn and was the Valedictorian of the Big Horn High School Class of 1940. In 1942, he joined the Army Air Corps and served as a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator in the Mediterranean and North African Theaters. At the time of his discharge in 1947, he had completed 50 combat missions and was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant.
Following World War II he returned to the University of Wyoming and graduated in 1947 with a Bachelor of Arts. He continued his education and in 1961 received a Master of Science, also from UW. He taught school from 1947 to 1951 in Green River, then moved to Sheridan where he taught science for 33 years at Central Junior High School until his retirement in 1984.
On Aug. 17, 1947, in Rock Springs he married
Frances Krek. The couple had three children. Throughout his life he maintained an interest in both building models and restoring automobiles. His collection included two hand restored Model-T Fords (a 1916 and a 1919), a 1929 Model-A Ford, and a 1947 Willey's Jeep, which many area residents may have seen on the streets of Sheridan. He was an avid hiker and fisherman in the Big Horn Mountains. His other interests included photography (especially photographing wild flowers), geology, and astronomy. He was especially proud of being an educator.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Frances, of Sheridan; their children, Father Gary J. Ruzicka, Rector of St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne, Kathleen A. (Bernie) McManus of Sheridan, and Francy (Steve) Hoyer of Big Horn; his four grandchildren, Bill (Jenni) Luckett Jr., Erin N. (Brian) Fowler, Megan Hoyer and Melissa Hoyer; and his brother, Jerry Ruzicka and family of Everett, Wash.
A Christian Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Holy Name Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church.
Interment with military honors will follow in Mount Hope cemetery, Big Horn.
Friends may contribute in his name to the Diocese of Cheyenne Permanent Deaconate Program, Box 1468, Cheyenne, WY 82003.
Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mary L. Mitchell Greene
1908-2007
Mary Lucille Mitchell Greene, 99, of Cheyenne died Friday at Cheyenne Healthcare Center.
Mary Greene was born Jan. 1, 1908, in Cheyenne to Cordelia and George Mitchell. She was christened in the A.M.E. Methodist Church in Cheyenne. When she was 10 years old, her parents moved to Lincoln, Neb., where she attended grade school and high school and then the University of Nebraska.
In 1932, she married
Cecil Martin in Cheyenne, later moving to Englewood, Colo.
After Cecil's death in 1937, Mary moved back to Lincoln, where she met and married
Robert "Bud" Greene, who worked for the Omaha, Neb., Fire Department. After Robert's death she returned to Lincoln to live with her mother and stepfather. After her stepfather, Mitchell Walker, died, her mother lost her eyesight. In 1964, they returned to Cheyenne. Mary's mother passed away two months later.
After her mother's passing, she and her brother, Robert Charles Mitchell, rented a house on 24th St. and Bent Ave. in Cheyenne. Mary was a teacher's aid with the Foster Grandparents Program and worked at Deming and Pioneer Park Elementary Schools in LCSD No. 1. She was the "Outstanding Teacher's Aid" from September 1984 to August 1998.
Mary had been a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church since Oct. 25, 1981. Her faith was very important to her. She was an outstanding cook and seamstress, enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, knitting, making gifts for family and friends, and hosting elegant dinner parties.
She shared good times with family and friends in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. She loved being around people.
Mrs. Greene is survived by cousins, Ret. Lt. Vernon and Heidi Baker of St. Maries, Idaho, Virgel Leonard of Lake Elsinore, Calif., George Leonard of Los Angeles, Tom Rhone of Gladstone, Mo., Ret. Col. Richard and Delores Biggs of Spokane, Wash., Linda Byrd and Meng Chi Hsieh and Daniel and David Hsieh, Elizabeth Byrd, and Jim W. Byrd II, all of Cheyenne, and Dr. Robert C. Byrd of Sheridan.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, step-father, brother and a cousin, Ada Asford.
Memorial Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Ascension Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Everett officiating.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mikel Heath, Mike Smith, Glen Schneider, Daniel Hsieh and David Hsieh.
Friends may send contributions to the Foster Grandparents Program or Ascension Lutheran Church.
George E. Stewart Sr.
1931-2007
George Everett Stewart Sr., 75, of Guernsey died March 5 at his home in Guernsey.
He was born Aug. 18, 1931, in Lisco, Neb., the son of Jolly Opal (Bennett) and Robert Stewart.
Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday at the Pioneer Baptist Church north of Wheatland, with Pastor Gary Robbins officiating.
Graveside services and interment with military honors accorded by the Lake Guernsey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4471 and American Legion Post 95 will follow in the Prairie Rest cemetery at Guernsey.
Friends may contribute to the Memorials to the Guernsey Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 724 or the Guernsey Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 520, Guernsey, WY 82214.
Gorman Funeral Homes - Platte Chapel of Wheatland is in charge of the arrangements.
Cody J. Orr
1990-2007
Cody James Orr, 16, of Guernsey died March 2 at the Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland from injuries received in an automobile accident near Glendo.
He was born May 21, 1990, in Torrington, the son of John H. and Stacie L. (Hill) Orr.
He was reared in Guernsey and attended kindergarten through eighth grade at Guernsey public schools and grades nine and 10 at the Lingle-Fort Laramie High School in Lingle.
During his junior high years he wrestled in Lingle for Coach Dee Bremer, and in high school he was active with wrestling with Coach Bremer. He qualified for this year's state wrestling tournament in Casper.
He was also active with football, Future Business Leaders of America and band while in high school. He enjoyed his friends, sword fighting, his sword collection, the computer, X-Box and mechanics. He was active in church youth groups in Lingle and Guernsey.
He is survived by his parents, Stacie and John Orr of Guernsey; sisters, Tia Orr, Jessica Orr and Jennifer Orr of Guernsey; paternal grandparents, Butch and Dee Orr of Guernsey; maternal grandparents, Jim and Gale Hill of Fort Laramie; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Nadine Orr.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at the Lingle-Fort Laramie High School Gymnasium in Lingle with Pastors Randy Simmons and David Anderson officiating.
Interment will be in the Fort Laramie cemetery near Fort Laramie.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Brown, Tony Valentine, Chase Potter, Brock Serres, Josh Wilhelm and Ryan Collar.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Mike Hill, Vince Hill, Chris Orr, Justin Orr, Ryan Orr, Sydney Hill and Samantha Hill.
Friends may contribute to the Lingle-Laramie Wrestling Department in care of Dee Bremer at the Lingle-Fort Laramie High School, P.O. Box 379, Lingle, WY 82223 would be appreciated by the family.
The Gorman Funeral Home - Platte Chapel of Wheatland is in charge of the arrangements.
Jane L. Wilson
1919-2007
Jane L. Wilson, 87, died March 2 in Cheyenne.
Mrs. Wilson was born July 31, 1919, in Des Moines, Iowa. She resided in Cheyenne since 1938.
She was a sales clerk working in various retail stores and a dispatcher for the Cheyenne Police Department.
She was a member of the Eagles Lodge No. 128 and a volunteer for the Foster Grandparents Program, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 4H.
She is survived by a son, Wayne C. Wilson Sr. of Cheyenne and a daughter, Carol R. Blocker of Sun City, Ariz.; a sister, Ruth A. Bruce of Des Moines; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel J. and Georgia A. (Patterson) Fillman; four brothers, George D., David, Donald and Robert Fillman; and a sister, Mable Fillman.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jason Brittain.
Burial will be in Memorial Gardens.
Friends may contribute to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Schrader Funeral Home.
Garry D. Paisley
1920-2007
Garry Douglas Paisley, 86, of Wheatland died March 3 at Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland.
Mr. Paisley was born July 10, 1920, in Node to A.D. and Elsie (Humphreys) Paisley. He was reared and educated in Node and Lusk and graduated from Lusk High School in 1938. He worked on the family ranch prior to entering the United States Army. He served during World War II, and was a combat engineer in Africa and Italy from 1942 to 1945 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was married
to Ruth Maxine Jordan on July 10, 1947, in Wheatland. He worked for the Wyoming Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator and then worked in the road construction business. He owned and operated his own stripping company for several years, and retired in 1986. He and Maxine spent their retirement years in Wheatland. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking, and was a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine, of Wheatland; daughter, Brenda Zimmerman of Nampa, Idaho; sisters, Wyoma Simpsen of VanTassell and Donna Peterson of Torrington; two grandsons ; and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Rich Paisley.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Eric Peterson, Rick Paisley, Warren Schrofel, Steve Bonner, Sam Wade and Ed Perring.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Wheatland cemetery with Pastor Delbert Dick officiating.
Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Gorman Funeral Home.
Friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society in care of Ellie Orr, 1054 Pine St., Wheatland, WY 82201.
The Gorman Funeral Homes-Platte Chapel of Wheatland is in charge of arrangements.
John G. Mayer
1956-2007
John G. Mayer, age 51, of Cheyenne died March 10 at Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colo.
He was born Feb. 9, 1956, in Spokane, Wash., but has lived in Cheyenne since 1974 with prior residence in Layton, Utah.
Mr. Mayer was a self-employed independent insurance agent.
He served in the U.S. Air Force and attained the rank of Sergeant.
Mr. Mayer was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and a member of the American Legion Post 6.
Survivors include his wife, Maureen Mayer, whom he married
Feb. 24, 1973, in Layton, Utah; two sons, Jason Mayer and wife, Jennifer of LaSalle, Colo., and Johnny Mayer and significant other, Samantha Hines of Cheyenne; two daughters, Linda Eldred and husband, David of Cheyenne and Jennifer Thompson and husband, Alan of Casper; his mother, Ursula Mayer of Layton, Utah; one sister, Heidi Schwab of Layton; six grandchildren, Dawson and Lindsay Eldred, Alyssa and Branden Mayer, and Amber and Joshua Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Mayer; one twin brother, James, and one sister, Linda.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. John Christensen officiating.
Pallbearers are Nick Michaels, Travis Michaels, Tony Michaels, Greg Marrow, Jim Wright and Robert Hutsell.
Honorary pallbearers are Jim Smock and Stan Miller.
Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Honor Guard.
Cremation will take place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens following the service.
Friends may contribute to the John Mayer Memorial Fund - Warren Federal Credit Union.
Leslie F. Stull
1943-2007
Leslie Frank Stull, 63, a resident of the Shawnee area died March 11 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper.
He was born Oct. 20, 1943, in Atkinson, Neb., the son of George Westley and Helen (Meyers) Stull.
He was reared and educated in Crawford, Neb.
Mr. Stull was married
to Raelena L. Weaver on June 2, 1967, in Lusk.
They moved to Buffalo to work construction and later returned to Crawford.
He worked in a number of places as a heavy equipment operator in highway construction and mining.
His family moved to Manville in 1972, and in 1987 they moved to their ranch at Flat Top, north of Shawnee. They raised cattle and Scottish Deer Hounds.
Mr. Stull retired in 1994, and he enjoyed retirement as an avid fisherman at Glendo Lake and other fishing lakes. He also did some hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Raelena, of Shawnee; sons, Justin Stull and Jesse Stull, both of Cheyenne and Jedidiah Stull of Shawnee; brothers, Robert Stull of Shawnee, Gordon Stull of Morrill, Neb., and Richard Stull of Lyman, Neb.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Julia Lynn Stull, in 1994; and brothers, George and Westley Stull.
A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday at the Gorman Funeral Homes - Converse Chapel from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
interment will be at the Owl Creek Ranch near Shawnee.
Memorials may be sent to the Leslie F. Stull Memorial Fund in care of the Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas, WY 82633.
Gorman Funeral Homes - Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.
