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Faye A. Macalister
Visitation for Faye A. Macalister is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Memorials may benefit First Presbyterian Church or donor's choice in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, PO. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801. Macalister, 86, of Sheridan died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
Warren Stevenson
W. Warren Stevenson, 66, Buffalo, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at Johnson County Health Care Center. He was father of Gary Stevenson of Sheridan. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Friday and 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, the Rev. George Greer officiating, followed by graveside services at Willow Grove cemetery in Buffalo. Born April 23, 1938, in Buffalo to Willard and Katheryn Hotchkiss Stevenson, he grew up in Buffalo and graduated from Johnson County High School in 1956. He attended Sheridan College for a couple of years before joining the Air Force. A communications specialist, he was stationed in Japan and Taipei, Taiwan. He married
Jacque Robbins on Jan. 28, 1960, in Buffalo, and they lived in Taiwan until June 1961. They then returned to Buffalo, where he worked as a Wyoming Highway Department engineer. Mr. Stevenson also operated a guide and hunting service for many years and was an instrument-rated commercial pilot. The couple moved in 1968 to Cheyenne, where he continued working for the highway department. They returned in 1970 to Buffalo, became the consignee for Texaco, and eventually purchased the bulk plant and Texaco gas stations. The stations were upgraded to convenience stores, including a liquor store, and Mr. Stevenson retired in 2003. He belonged to the Episcopal Church, Anchor Lodge 7, AF&AM, and Kalif Shrine. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and many friends. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, outdoor recreation, and working on his computer. In addition to his son, survivors include his wife; a daughter, Sandy Jenkins-Solorio of Ashland, Kan.; and five grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Johnson County Search and Rescue or Suzie Bowling Lawrence Hospice in care of Adams Funeral Home.
F.S. `Dusty' Rhoades
F.S. Dusty Rhoades, 89, Sheridan, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. At his request, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Nov. 12, 1915, in Blackie, Canada, to William Julius and Vesta Armenta (Wilson) Rhoades, he moved at age 5 with his family to Washington state. There he grew up and attended school in Snohomish and Whatcom counties and attended high school in Bellingham. He joined the National Guard after high school. In May 1941 he joined the Army serving in the Asian-Pacific and European-African-Middle Eastern theaters. He was discharged in July 1945 and went to work for the U.S. Postal Service in Bellingham, from which he retired in 1975. He married
Evva Lavera Townsend on Jan. 15, 1945, in Texas. She died in 1990. He married
Vera Kaufmann on Oct. 9, 1993, in Bellingham, where they resided until moving to Sheridan in 2000. Mr. Rhoades belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church of Sheridan and the National Association of Letter Carriers. He enjoyed boats, walks, playing cards, and spending time with his family. A son, a daughter, a brother, and two sisters preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Jim Manning of Coulee Dam, Wash., Ken Rhoades of Columbia, Md., Rod Rhoades of Bellingham, and Clifford Kaufmann of Tigard, Ore.; a daughter, Charlene Church of Story; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Immanuel Lutheran Church Ministry Expansion Project or Sheridan VAMC Medical Unit in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank of Sheridan, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Bethany Shanor
Bethany Shanor, 2, Sheridan, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in an accident in Ranchester. A Christian wake service is 7 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church, the Rev. Tom Ogg officiating, with burial in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born May 11, 2002, to Katherine and Jesse Shanor, she loved to sing, dance, jump, play babies, dress up, read books, take baths, shop, go to the park, and play with her 6-year-old brother. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Jeffrey Shanor; four grandparents, Steve and Sherrie Shanor and Rick and Virginia Coleman; and five great-grandparents, Ed and Mary Trujillo, Paul and Ginger Lacek, and Karen Shanor. The Bethany Shanor Memorial Fund has been established in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Josh L. Burris
Travis O. Pratt
Joshua Labe Burris, 18, and Travis Orion Pratt, 16, both of Buffalo, died of injuries in a Sunday auto accident south of Buffalo. Joint services for the two friends are 11 a.m. Saturday at Buffalo High School Auditorium, Pastor John Constantine officiating, with burial in Willow Grove cemetery, Buffalo. Visitation for Mr. Burris is 1 to 10 p.m. Friday at Adams Funeral Home, Buffalo.
Waldemar Teigland
Waldemar Teigland, 77, Story, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sheridan VAMC Chapel followed by burial of cremains in Piney Creek cemetery near Story. Born Sept. 27, 1927, in Minneota, Minn., to Clara and Martin Teigland, he attended school in Minneota and was drafted into the Army in 1944. He served as a surgical technician in Japan. He married
Marlys Maertens on June 10, 1954, and they lived in Canby, Minn., where he was a partner in his father-in-law's propane and liquid fertilizer business. Mr. Teigland loved hunting, fishing, camping and the mountains. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife; a sister, Sara Mathieson, White Bear Lake, Minn.; five children, Mari Hoyt of San Antonio, Patrick of Riverton, David of Story, Jon of Sheridan, and Jana Thompson of Spearfish, S.D.; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Story Museum Fund, P.O. Box 88, Story, WY 82842. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Bernard A. Breen
Bernard Austin 'Bernie' Breen, 77, Sheridan, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lodge Grass (Mont.) cemetery with arrangements by Kane Funeral Home. Born Feb. 24, 1928, in Baker, Mont., to Thomas and Cecil (Clark) Breen, he served in the Army from March 1946 until his honorable discharge in September 1947. He married
Lila Mae Buckingham in 1950. Mr. Breen ranched all his life in the Lodge Grass and Hardin, Mont., area. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing in dance bands, and cribbage. He loved all border collies, but his two special ones were Lady and Missy. He also loved a horse named Babe. Two sisters, five brothers and a grandson preceded him in death. Survivors include seven children, Frances Kenyon, North Pole, Alaska, Ellen Gonzales, Williston, N.D., Bill Breen and Bernard A. Breen Jr., both of Lodge Grass, Kathy Hope, Busby, Mont., Sherry Kirschenmann, Hardin, and Joe Breen, Longview, Texas; a brother, Charles Breen, Terry, Mont.; a sister, Sally Couture, Washington state; 25 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Charles E. Buntjer
Charles E. Buntjer, 89, Sheridan, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Westview Health Care Center. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home, the Rev. William Heine officiating. Inurnment will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with military honors by American Legion and Wyoming National Guard. Born Aug. 4, 1915, in Esconaba, Mich., to Ernest and Susan (Penitcoff) Buntjer, he worked as a law-enforcement officer for North Las Vegas, Nev., from 1969 to 1987 and as municipal court bailiff. He served 16 years as Santa Claus for the North Las Vegas Junior Chamber of Commerce. He married
Louise Belish on Dec. 21, 1959. They retired to Sheridan, and Mrs. Buntjer died in 2004. He belonged to Foot Printers Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Drum and Bugle Corps in Billings. He loved horses, music, TV and rodeos. A sister and brother preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Lefever, Gladstone, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Aldora McIntosh, Billings; four grandchildren; one adopted grandson; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Waldemar Tiegland
Waldemar Tiegland, 77, Sheridan, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
Richard Andrews
Graveside services for Richard Andrews of Sheridan are 10 a.m. Friday at Sheridan Municipal cemetery, the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Friends can meet at Kane Funeral Home before the services. Mr. Andrews, 68, died March 23 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. His obituary appeared in Monday's Sheridan Press.
Donald Koester
Donald Koester, 70, Sheridan, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Arrangements are pending with Kane Funeral Home.
Jess F. Troutman
Jess F. Troutman, 84, Sheridan, died Saturday, March 26, 2005, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, Pastors Tim Charles and Scott Lee officiating, with burial in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born March 7, 1921, in Wappapello, Mo., to John Franklin and Allie Belle (Jett) Troutman, he moved with his family to Wyoming at age 6 months and resided in Dayton for about one year. The Troutmans then moved to the homestead at Passaic until the children were school-age, at which time they returned to Dayton. Mr. Troutman attended school in Wakely, Dietz and Dayton and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1942. He entered the Army that fall and served in the 7th Infantry Division in World War II, achieving the rank of private first class, light mortar crewman. Discharged in October 1945, he received two Purple Hearts, five Bronze Stars and the Combat Infantry Badge. His campaigns included the Aleutian Islands and the Southern Philippines. He married
Florence Kay McEwen on June 2, 1950, in Kimberly, Idaho. Mr. Troutman worked on the family ranch and also 22 years as a nurse's aide at Sheridan VA Hospital, where he earned the Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife moved to Sheridan when his health declined. He loved the mountains and also enjoyed working the land, playing cards, and spending time with his family. He was a life member of Sheridan American Legion Post 7 and also belonged to Church of God Prophecy. A son, four sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife; two sons, John C. Troutman of Clearmont and Jesse C. Troutman of Buffalo; three daughters, Betty R. Seely of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Susan K. Puliafico of Billings, and Donna A. Richards of Sheridan; a sister, Betty Belle Porter of Arvada, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Senior Center in care of Cowboy State Bank, P.O. Box 789, Ranchester, WY 82839.
Dorothy A. Smith
Dorothy Arline Smith, 93, Sheridan, died Monday, March 28, 2005, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel, Buffalo. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Willow Grove cemetery, Buffalo, the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Born Nov. 11, 1911, in Reliance to Elmer and Bertha Kimsey, she graduated from Moorcroft High School in 1930 and started teaching school in Upton. She married
Verne Kirby in Belle Fourche, S.D., in 1933. They lived in Moorcroft and Casper until his death in 1954. She married
Robert Smith in 1959 in Buffalo, where they ranched. They wintered in Brady, Texas, Green Valley, Ariz., and San Carlos, Mexico. Mr. Smith died in 1991. Mrs. Smith enjoyed flowers, travel, and her many friends at Sugarland Ridge Retirement and Assisted Living Center. In addition to her husbands, a sister and a brother preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Alfred Smith of Buffalo; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four nieces; and a nephew. Memorials may benefit Johnson County Library in care of Adams Funeral Home.
Sarah Draper
Sarah Draper, 58, Sheridan, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at her residence. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be later in Colorado. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born March 9, 1947, in Glenwood Springs, Colo., to William and Alice (Gould) Lawrence, she grew up in Colorado and Wyoming and married
Albert Gunnett in 1963. They divorced. She married
Donald Draper in 1969. They divorced in 1985. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, sewing, cooking, and especially spending time with her grandson, Coleton. Her father and an infant sister, Sherrin, preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, William Paul Gunnett of Sheridan; a daughter, Kayla Draper of Ranchester; two stepsons, Robert Draper of Castle Rock, Colo., and Donald Draper Jr. of Grand Junction, Colo.; her mother of Craig, Colo.; a brother, Spencer Lawrence of Craig; a sister, Janice Letsinger; a grandson; a nephew; and a great-niece.
Richard Andrews
Richard Andrews, 68, Sheridan, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place, and no services are scheduled. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Sept. 20, 1936, in Cheyenne to M.J. and Esther Andrews, he was a RENEW client before joining Sheridan VA Medical Center, where he worked 21 years. Mr. Andrews enjoyed trips to Billings with fellow employees, Day Break at the Senior Center, and listening to music, especially big bands. Survivors include his caregivers, Terry Wirtzberger and Ryan Heagney.
Selma H. Kosel
Selma H. Kosel, 100, Sheridan, died Saturday, March 26, 2005, in Sheridan Manor. Services were this morning at Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Rev. William Heine officiating, with burial in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born Sept. 13, 1904, in Warner, S.D., to Gustav and Clara (Ristau) Weiss, she grew up in the Alaska, S.D., area and married
Arthur Kosel on Jan. 9, 1927, in Alaska. They later moved to Mobridge, S.D., where they resided until 1944. They also lived in Spearfish, S.D., and Gillette before moving to Sheridan in 1946. Mrs. Kosel worked at Chapeks Ben Franklin store for many years. She belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was organist for many years. She also was a member of AARP and active in the Senior Center. Her husband, four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Marttila of Milbank, S.D., and Delores Anderson of Sioux Falls, S.D.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Carol E. Turk
Carol E. Turk, 92, Buffalo, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at her home. Visitation is 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at Adams Funeral Home chapel in Buffalo. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Willow Grove cemetery, Buffalo.
Florence LaToush
Florence LaToush, 62, Ranchester, died Friday, March 18, 2005, at Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are 1 p.m. April 3 at the Mountain Inn in Dayton with arrangements by Kane Funeral Home. Born April 20, 1942, in Sheridan to Harry Robert and Josephine Alice (Kusel) LaToush, she lived all her life in the Sheridan area. She married
Bert Graham here in 1960, and they divorced. She enjoyed the mountains, flowers, ranching, camping, watching her grandson's football games, playing dice with her friends, and prairie dog control with her brother, Bruce. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacia Graham, in 1980 and by her brother, Bruce. Survivors include a daughter, Sheila Haveman of Ranchester; a sister, Roberta Clabaugh of Otto, N.C.; five grandchildren; a nephew; and two nieces. Memorials may benefit Meals on Wheels in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Vincent P. Johnston
Vincent Paul Johnston, 77, Sheridan, died Monday, March 21, 2005, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 8 a.m. to noon Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. A celebration of life is 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with private burial in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. A reception for family and friends is 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Prime Time Steakhouse, 2091 S. Sheridan Ave. Born May 31, 1927, in Denver to Bert K. and Pauline (Snydal) Johnston, he grew up in Ranchester and graduated from high school there in 1944. He then joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego. After the service, he graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1949 with a degree in business administration. He married
Mary Jean Hill in 1949. He moved to Laurel, Mont., and worked a short time for Johnston Lumber Co. He then moved to Billings, where he was a building contractor until moving to Sheridan in 1955. Mr. Johnston started A.B.C. Builders and A.B.C. Realty Co. He was involved in numerous business ventures including developing subdivisions, the Ranch House Restaurant in Ranchester, and the Golden Steer in Sheridan. He was a mineral broker and active in the business community at the time of his death. In 1968 he was national runner-up as Small Business Owner of the Year. He married
Marjorie Redington in 1972. A member of Elks Lodge and American Legion in Sheridan, he was an avid racquetball player (with an invitational named after him) and also enjoyed fishing, fly-tying, gardening, and especially spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; twin sons, Daniel Johnston of Hancock, N.H., and David Johnston of Fairport, N.Y.; three daughters, Laurie Sheeley of Parkman, Leslie (Missy) Wolfe of Cheyenne, and Kelly White of Dayton; a brother, Bert Johnston of Dallas; a sister, Nina Litton of Powell; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the YMCA racquetball program or donor's choice in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
