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Gaylord M. Richardson
Gaylord M. Richardson, 72, of Sheridan died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, in the Sheridan VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Platteville, Colo. Burial will be in Platteville Mizpah cemetery. Local arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Richardson was born Feb. 5, 1935, in Crab Orchard, Neb., to Charles and Gwendolyn (Anderson) Richardson. The family moved to Colorado when he was a child, and he grew up and graduated from high school in Platteville. He married
Shirlee Reed in December 1953. They were divorced in 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1953-57, then returned to Platteville where he farmed, milked cows, hauled equipment and pulled trailer houses. He married
Shirley Mullings in 1969. They were divorced in 1986. Mr. Richardson moved to Mason, Texas, in the late 1990s. He later married
Susan (Schell) Richardson. They were divorced in 2001. He moved to Sheridan in 2000 to be near a son, Kerry. Mr. Richardson was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6011. He enjoyed farming, ranching, good horses, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. In addition to his son in Sheridan, he is survived by sons Tim Richardson, Bill, Frank and Bob Cress and Wade Schell; two daughters, Gayla Richardson Norgren and Kelly Schell Barnes; a brother, Bruce; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 425, Platteville, CO 80651.
Ramona Hininger
Funeral services for Ramona Hininger, 76, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery under direction of Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Hininger died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 9, 1931, in Clinton, Okla., to Herbert and Mary Nabors. She graduated from Cowden (Okla.) High School in 1949 and entered beauty school. She worked as a beautician until last year. She married
J.R Hininger on Aug. 9, 1954. He preceded her in death. She enjoyed playing bridge, gardening, playing cards with her grandchildren, spending time with her family and, for many years, square-dancing. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one grandson. Survivors include a son, Scott of Sheridan; a daughter, Mary Jo Hutton of Gillette; three brothers, Loyd and Gerald Nabors, both of Cordell, Okla., and Bobby Nabors of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Building Fund in care of Bev Stoker, 215 W. Works St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Violet Christine `Peg' Depew
Violet Christine Peg Depew, 85, of Sheridan died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Sheridan Manor. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel with Dale Gosney and the Rev. Cindy Arndt officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery with private family graveside services. Mrs. Depew was born Jan. 12, 1922, in Ward County, N.D., to Jacob and Christina Hansen. She grew up and was educated in North Dakota and attended Kenmare (N.D.) High School. She moved to Everett, Wash., when she was 18. She married
Roy Depew on Dec. 15, 1941, in Everett. They lived in Washington, California and Texas while Mr. Depew was in the military. After the war, they lived in Seattle until 1948 when they moved to Kaycee where they worked on various Barnum Ranches. They moved to Buffalo in 1962. Mrs. Depew was a nurse's aid for 23 years, until 1985, when she retired. Mr. Depew died in February 1991. Mrs. Depew moved to Sheridan in April of this year to be closer to her family. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Buffalo and enjoyed cooking and writing poetry. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, one granddaughter, three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a son, Marty of Sheridan; a daughter, Peggy Norman of Sheridan; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Senior Center or the Kaycee Library Fund in care of the funeral home at 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82834.
Carl `Kelly' Weber
Funeral services for Carl Kelly Weber, 97, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in the Elks Section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mr. Weber died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, in Sheridan Manor. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 102 S. Connor St., or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Alan Steven
Alan Steven, 54, Sheridan, died Nov. 13, 2007, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. Memorials services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Four Square Gospel Church. Born Nov. 29, 1952, in Los Angeles to George and Evelyn Steven, he graduated from Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley, Calif., and enlisted in the Air Force, where he worked on jet maintenance. He was stationed at Edwards and Travis Air Force bases from 1972 until his honorable discharge in 1980. Mr. Steven loved his tow-truck operation and enjoyed building model cars and airplanes. His father preceded him in death. Survivors include two children, Carrie Steven of South Dakota and A.J. Steven of Sheridan; his mother of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and four siblings, Garry Steven of Banner, Sandy Rue and Greg Steven, both of Fort Wayne, and Kevin Steven of Sylmar, Calif. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Nelda M. Carroll
Nelda Mae Carroll, 84, Sheridan, died Nov. 12, 2007, at her residence. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Sheridan, Pastor Ken Doolin officiating. Born May 1, 1923, in Sheridan to Lucille (Kegerreis) and Hanney G. Olson, she attended Whitney Grade School at Meade Creek and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1941. During World War II, she enrolled in the nursing program at Montana State University-Bozeman. She also attended the University of Utah, where she belonged to Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She married
William B. Carroll on Jan. 2, 1947, in Sheridan. She belonged to First Baptist Church of Sheridan, Women's Missionary Society, PEO Chapter T, and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Board. Mrs. Carroll also served as regent with the Sheridan Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, chairman of the Girl Scout Cookie Drive, and participated in the Linden School Throat Culture Program. She enjoyed time with her family, golf, reading, American Indian history, painting, knitting, and politics. A daughter, Mary Ann Carroll Taylor, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Jane Carroll of Denver, Catherine Kiaie of Milwaukee, and Patricia Prestfeldt and Margaret Sare, both of Sheridan; two sisters, Martha Baker of Tucson, Ariz., and Duretta Vestal of Salinas, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit First Baptist Church, 3179 Big Horn Ave., or Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. Fifth St., both in Sheridan. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Darrell L. Mauck
BUFFALO - Darrell L. Mauck, 77, of Buffalo died Nov. 14, 2007, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Tom Saur officiating. Memorials may be made to Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice in care of the funeral home, 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82834.
Jack Lewis Cotton
Burial for Jack Lewis Cotton, 78, of Sheridan will be at noon Thursday in Black Hills National cemetery in Sturgis, S.D. No local services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Cotton died Nov. 13, 2007, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. He was born Sept. 22, 1929, in Sheridan to George L. and Edna Mae (Swinger) Cotton. He grew up in this area and attended Beaver Creek, Beckton and Big Goose schools. He served with the Army and Navy during the Korean War. During that time, he was in charge of a mule team squad, served as a cook, and boxed. He married
his first wife, Asako, in Japan in 1960 while he was in the service. They were divorced. He married
Pearl Boalden in 1970 in Missoula, Mont. She died in 1994. Mr. Cotton returned to Sheridan. He worked as a ranch hand and cowboy and in body shops in Sheridan and Montana. He was a member of the Eagles and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and vehicle mechanic work. In addition to his second wife, he was preceded in death by a brother and one sister. Survivors include a son, Patrick of Denver; two daughters, Val Regan of Denver and Sheila Cybyski of Seattle; a brother, George Jerry of Sheridan; a sister, Ruth Elaine Deutsch of Sheridan; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Margaret June `Maggie' Zowada
Viewing for Margaret June Maggie Zowada, 65, of Sheridan will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Elks cemetery. Mrs. Zowada died Nov. 11, 2007, in Westview Health Care Center from complications of diabetes. She was born Sept. 13, 1942, in Lewiston, Mont., to Emil and Dorothy (Foster) Landa. She grew up on a wheat farm near Helger, Mont. In the mid-1950s, her family moved to Roy, Mont., where she graduated from high school. She moved to Sheridan after graduation. She married
Thomas Arizona. After his death, she went to work in housekeeping at Sheridan VA Medical Center. She married
Alben Zowada on June 10, 1967. She retired from Sheridan VAMC in 1996, then became a newspaper carrier for the Billings Gazette for a time. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eagles auxiliaries and B.P.O. Does. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas; and a sister, Dorothy Ann Steinke. Survivors include her husband and a brother, Edward Landa of Temple, Texas. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801 or to Holy Name Catholic Church.
Annette R. Watt
Annette R. Watt, 91, of Buffalo died Nov. 13, 2007, in Amie Holt Care Center there. She was mother of Regina Leath of Banner. The family plans a private burial later. Arrangements are with Adams Funeral Home. Mrs. Watt was born Aug. 12, 1916, in Wahpeton, N.D., to Joseph F. and Mary F. (Dow) Richter. The family lived in in Wahpeton, Big Sandy, Mont., and Hardin, Mont., before moving to Buffalo in 1922. Mrs. Watt was a 1935 graduate of Johnson County High School. She married
Donald J. Watt on Oct. 6, 1941, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Buffalo. They made their home on the Watt ranch east of Buffalo until Mr. Watt joined the Navy during World War II. They returned to the ranch after his discharge. They moved to Buffalo in 1975, turning the ranch operation over to their son. They continued to spend summers at their mountain cabin watching cattle for the Muddy Creek Cattle Association. Mr. Watt died in April 1983. Mrs. Watt was a longtime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Clear Creek Homemakers Club. She delivered Meals on Wheels for several years. An avid bowler, she also enjoyed cooking, gardening, knitting and spending time at the mountain cabin. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Dave, in 2006; two infant children, Elaine and Vida; two sisters, Marian Holland and Madelyn Thorburn; a brother, Dow J. Richter; and a grandson. In addition to her daughter, survivors include a sister, Genevieve Camino of Buffalo; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Johnson County Library in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams, Buffalo, WY 82834.
Nelda Mae Carroll
Nelda Mae Carroll, 84, of Sheridan died Nov. 12, 2007, at her residence. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Doolin officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 3179 Big Horn Ave., or Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Connie Joan Andre
Former Sheridan resident Connie Joan Andre, 70, of Colorado died Oct. 30, 2007, in the Aurora (Colo.) South Medical Center following a long illness. Cremation has taken place at her request. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheridan. Mrs. Andre was born May 1, 1937, in Omaha, Neb., to Werner and Alvera (Shaw) Wittges. The family moved to Minneapolis, then returned to Omaha, where she graduated from North High School. She married
Larry Andre on Sept. 16, 1959. They moved to Sheridan in 1967. They were divorced. A ham radio operator, Mrs. Andre was a member of Snomads and Trinity Lutheran Church until she moved to Colorado. She was a waitress for many years in Omaha and at Best Western Sheridan Center, the Sheridan Inn and Golden Steer in Sheridan. She also was a real estate agent for Cloud Peak Realty until she retired. She enjoyed camping, hunting, cooking, reading and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Songer of Sheridan; a son, Timothy of Santa Fe, N.M.; two sisters, Sherry Peterson of Mesa, Ariz., and Judy Baker of Deepwater, Mo.; a brother, Max Wittges of Cologne, Germany; and five grandchildren.
Margaret June `Maggie' Zowada
Margaret June `Maggie' Zowada, 65, of Sheridan died Nov. 11, 2007, in Westview Health Care Center from complications of diabetes. Viewing will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Elks cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801 or to Holy Name Catholic Church.
Kathleen C. Metz Cherryholmes
BUFFALO - Kathleen C. Metz Cherryholmes, 87, of Buffalo died Nov. 11, 2007, at her residence. At her request, a private celebration of her life will be later. Arrangements are with the Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo.
Anna A. Arnieri
Funeral Liturgy for Anna A. Arnieri, 89, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ronald Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Viewing will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Arnieri died Nov. 11, 2007, in Sheridan Manor. She was born Nov. 10, 1918, in Kleenburn to Luigi and Mary (Gavita) Arnieri. She grew up in Kleenburn and graduated from Sheridan High School. She worked in Sheridan VA Medical Center dietetic services for more than 30 years until she retired. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. She enjoyed making noodles and fruitcake for the holidays. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Joe, and two sisters, Rose Green and Jean Springer. Survivors include a sister, Mary Smith of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Mary Matejovitz
Mary Matejovitz, 93, of Sheridan died Nov. 5, 2007, in Westview Health Care Center. A memorial service will be later. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Matejovitz was born March 24, 1914, in Kooi to Joseph and Frances (Mates) Legerski. She married
Louis Matejovitz on Nov. 20, 1932, in Monarch. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Burlington Northern Railroad Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother and three sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Louise Mae Roush of Pueblo West, Colo.; a sister, Agnes Hallworth of Ranchester; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Note: Mrs. Matejovitz's obituary was published in Tuesday's Sheridan Press, but information from the funeral home gave the wrong maiden name and omitted the name of her sister.
