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Delmar Highstreet
Delmar Highstreet, 93, of Sheridan died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Viewing will be 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Heine officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal cemetery.
Theresa Metzger
Theresa Metzger, 87, of Sheridan died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, at her home. Viewing will be 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Barry Benth officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Elks cemetery.
Doris Davis
Doris E. Davis, 75, of Sheridan died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Lynne Collins
Lynne Collins, 45, of Sheridan died Sunday, Feb. 25, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Karen Portwood
Karen Portwood, 56, of Sheridan died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Nina Ballek
Nina J. Ballek, 74, of Sheridan died this morning, Feb. 26, 2001, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Marvin Jones
Marvin N. Jones, 93, of Sheridan died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2001, at the VA Medical Center. Local arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home, and Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory in Casper is handling arrangements there.
Elizabeth Landeck
Elizabeth E. Landeck, 68, of Sheridan died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, in Sheridan Manor. Viewing will be Monday from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 2 p.m. at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. The Rev. William Heine will officiate. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Ms. Landeck was born March 18, 1932, in Gillette to Adam and Edna (Ertman) Landeck. She grew up on the ranch north of Gillette. The family moved to Clearmont in 1950. She lived on the ranch at Clearmont until 1990 when she had an accident. After a stay in the hospital, she lived in Sheridan Manor. She enjoyed animals, especially horses and horseback riding. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Karl. Survivors include two brothers, William and Paul, both of Clearmont; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Collier Max ‘Monty’ Montgomery
Collier Max “Monty” Montgomery, 90, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Sheridan Manor. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home with pastors Doug Goodwin and George Tellez officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mr. Montgomery was born Feb. 26, 1911, at Inola, Okla., to Charles and Kate (Collier) Montgomery. He married
Ruby Davis Aug. 26, 1938 in Mayes County, Okla. He moved his family to Sheridan in July 1938. He worked for N.A. Nelson Construction Co. until 1947 and worked for Peter Kewit and retired from Big Horn Coal Co. in 1975. Mr. Montgomery was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved the Big Horn Mountains and hunted and fished all his life. He played baseball as a young man and enjoyed watching baseball and football games. Mr. Montgomery attended the First Christian Church and was a proud member of the Cherokee Indian Tribe. He is survived by his son, Max Collier Montgomery, Carson City, Nev.; his daughters, Joyce Morrison, Laramie, June Mair, Maui, Hawaii, and Jane Kolinsky, Portland, Ore.; his sisters, Flora Dooley, Sara Goodnight and Mary Stamps, all of Pryor, Okla.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother and four sisters. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church or the donor’s choice in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
William Verden Jr.
MODESTO, Calif. — William Verden Jr., 84, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at his home. Verden lived in Sheridan from 1918 until 1952 and returned from 1967 to 1975. Burial will be in the Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mr. Verden was born June 30, 1916, in Ravenna, Neb. He was a cargo pilot in the Army Air Corps from 1942-1945 and moved to Billings where he was a bus driver for Continental Trailways of Billings for 23 years. He moved to Modesto in 1975 and worked as a salesman for Self Service Furniture for 25 years. Survivors include one daughter, Sally Wax, Gig Harbor, Wash.; one son, Ben Verden, Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Verden; daughter, Nancy Boe; and sister, Frances Brouillette formerly of Sheridan. Memorials are suggested to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto, Calif. 95350. Arrangements are pending with Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto.
Marjorie V. Williams
BUFFALO — Marjorie V. Williams, 66, died Thursday, April 5, 2001 at her residence. Visitation is Monday from 1-10 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Willow Grove cemetery with the Rev. Dick Edgerton and Russ Cahall officiating. Mrs. Williams was born Aug. 18, 1934 in Buffalo to Ernest and Vedda Young. Ernest died in 1937 and Vedda married
John D. “Pete” Balden in 1940. Balden adopted Marjorie. Mrs. Williams married
Dennis Firth in June 1952 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Sheridan. The couple lived in Sheridan where Firth worked as a truck driver. Mrs. Williams married
Alfred Williams on April 6, 1968 in Reno, Nev. The couple lived in California for 25 years and then retired in Buffalo. Mrs. Williams enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, attending bingo and going to early morning garage sales. Survivors include three sons, Don Firth, Chehalis, Wash., Mike Firth, Redding, Calif. and John Douglas, Shreveport, La.; two daughters, Carrie Firth, Buffalo, and Jana Simpson, Yelm, Wash.; one sister, Jean Burger, Buffalo, and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may donate to the Suzie Bowling Lawrence Hospice in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY, 82834.
Louis S. Kovar
STURGIS, S.D. — Louis S. Kovar, 87, of Newell, father of Donald Kovar of Sheridan, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Sturgis Community Health Care Center. Visitation is from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kinkade Funeral Chapel, and Monday one hour prior to services at the church. Services are 1 p.m. at the Newell Community Church with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Hope cemetery. Mr. Kovar was born July 3, 1913, at Flasher, N.D., to Adolph and Myrtle (Hewit) Kovar. He farmed and was a trucker while living in North Dakota. He married
Minnie L. Linde July 20, 1933, at St. Anthony, N.D. They moved to Rapid City in 1953, to Buffalo in 1973, and to Newell in 1997. Survivors include two additional sons, Neil of Newell and Raymond of Buffalo; one daughter, Florence of Buffalo; one brother, Bud, Flasher; one sister, Bonnie Brilz, Bismarck, N.D.; 14 grandchildren; 29 grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Warren William Camplin II
COUPEVILLE, Wash. — Warren William Camplin II, 84, former longtime Sheridan resident of Oak Harbor, Wash., died at a nursing home here Monday, April 2, 2001.
A memorial service was today in Oak Harbor. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Mr. Camplin was born July 12, 1916, to Warren William Camplin and Betsy Elizabeth (O’Neil) Camplin. As a young child, he moved with his family to Sheridan and attended Linden School. He moved with his parents to California, where he graduated from high school. He became a sales representative and supervisor for the Filter Queen Co., and then started his own Kirby franchise. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He earned the Purple Heart, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, the American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. He reached the rank of sergeant. The family moved to Oak Harbor in 1978. In Sheridan he was a member of Mile Shrine, Moose Lodge, and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. He also served as Sheridan Chamber of Commerce committee member and belonged to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Vernon and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Oak Harbor. Memorials are suggested to to the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodland Park Ave., N., Seattle, WA 98103. Arrangements were by Burley Funeral Chapel, 30 S.E. Ely St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277.
Collier Montgomery
Collier Max “Monty” Montgomery, 90, of Sheridan died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Sheridan Manor. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastors Doug Goodwin and George Tellez officiating.
Helen Buyok
Viewing for Helen P. Buyok, 81, who died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Sheridan Manor will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Kirk Peters officiating.
Floyd Reno Jr.
Sheridan-native Floyd Crawford Reno Jr., 71, died March 29 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home in Gillette. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at New Life Wesleyan Church in Gillette. Cremation will follow the services. Mr. Reno was born Sept. 29, 1929, in Sheridan to Floyd and Harriet (Putnam) Reno. He began his education at the Dogie Butte School and later attended schools in Sheridan and Gillette. He was a 1949 graduate of St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wis. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, working in the motor pool and as a medic at Pousson. He married
Eda Jewell Johnson Aug. 17, 1954, in Dupree, S.D. They ranched south of Gillette, and he operated Teapot Pumping Services. A brother, Harry B. Reno, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of Gillette; four children, Floyd Reno III and Eda Reno, both of Gillette, Teckla Lohof of Big Horn and Teresa Turner of Lewisville, Texas; and five grandchildren. Memorials may benefit St. Francis on the Prairie Episcopal Church in Wright or the Wright Historical Museum.
Willis Pattinson
Former Sheridan resident Willis "Dale" Pattinson, 69, of Spearfish, S.D., died March 31 at his home. No services will be held at his request. Cremation has taken place. Private interment will be later at Green Mountain cemetery in Sundance with the Rev. Kerry Prendiville officiating. Carlsen & Aldinger Funeral Home of Spearfish is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pattinson was born Aug. 25, 1931, in Sundance to Effie Estelle Hauer Pattinson and Ernest William Pattinson. He attended school in Aladdin, Alva and Sundance. He married
Alice Lorraine Larive on April 14, 1950. He drove a logging truck for Tongue River Logging in Sheridan from 1971-73. He was a member of the Sheridan Elks Lodge #520. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Spearfish and a longtime member of the National Rifle Association. He worked on ranches in Crook County during his teen years. He was employed by C. D. Roberts Construction Co. in Sundance in 1950 and participated in building the face of Keyhole Dam. He moved to Gillette in 1974 and worked for Amax Coal Co. until he retired in 1994. Survivors include his wife, of Spearfish; a daughter, Sheryl Alice Howell of Sheridan; a son, Michael "Mick" Dale Pattinson of North Logan, Utah; his stepfather, Jesse Janes of Spearfish; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to Banner Hospice of Spearfish. Cards may be sent to 135 Hillcrest, Spearfish, SD 57783.
Edward Legerski
Sheridan-native Edward "Eddie" Legerski, 76, of Casper died March 31 at the Life Care Center. Viewing is 2-8 p.m. today with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory of Casper. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Casper with Father Philip Colibraro officiating. Burial will be in Oregon Trail Veterans cemetery in Evansville following military honors by the Natrona County United Veterans Council. Mr. Legerski was born March 24, 1925, in Sheridan to John and Julia (Antoniow) Legerski. He grew up in Sheridan and was a sergeant in the Army during World War II, serving in central Europe, the Rhineland and Ardennes. He was a prisoner of war. He received the European African Middle Eastern Medal with three bronze stars, the American Theater medal, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. He married
Kathleen Leo Dec. 29, 1950, in Hardin, Mont. They moved to Casper in 1951. He was employed by Amoco Refinery 32 years. He was a member of Our Lady Fatima Catholic Church and the VFW Post 14000. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Rudy and Joe Legerski. Survivors include his wife of Casper; a daughter, Diane Fink of Casper; three sisters, Julia Yazosky of Sheridan, Mary Haratyk of Boise, Idaho, and Alma Kilmax of Dixon, Tenn.; five brothers, John, Walter and Louis Legerski, all of Sheridan, Andy Legerski of Casper and William Legerski of Wheatland; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1401 CY Ave. in Casper or Central Wyoming Hospice Program, 319 S. Wilson in Casper.
