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Wayne Andrew Rettinghouse
Funeral services for Wayne Andrew Rettinghouse, 87, of Clearmont will be 2 p.m. Friday at Clearmont Community Church with the Rev. Marty Rostad officiating. Burial will be in Clearmont cemetery with graveside services. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Thursday and 9-11 a.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Mr. Rettinghouse died May 23, 2008, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. He was born Aug. 10, 1920, in Manderson to William and Lottie Rettinghouse. He grew up and went to school in Manderson and worked at various jobs. He joined the U.S. Army and served in the European Theater during World War II. He married
Gladys Anderson in Nashville, Tenn. After the war, they moved to Meeteetse, where Mr. Rettinghouse ranched and worked in the oil fields. The family lived in Montana for a short time before moving to Thermopolis and, later, Riverton, where Mr. Rettinghouse worked for the Farmer's Exchange. He retired in 1982. The couple moved to Clearmont in 2006 to be close to their son and his family. Mr. Rettinghouse was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, raising and training horses, and cooking breakfast for his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Wayne of Clearmont and Martin of Greybull; one daughter, Evelyn Smiley of Riverton; 24 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Paul Nahne Jones
BUFFALO - Paul Nahne Jones, 70, of Buffalo died May 21, 2008, at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Emblem with the Rev. Chris Brandt officiating. Burial will be in Emblem cemetery with graveside services. Viewing will be 1-9 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Pete Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Paul Jones Memorial Funeral Fund, established to help his family defray funeral expenses.
Arthur S. `Art' Katz
Former Sheridan resident Arthur S. Art Katz, 74, of Marmora, N.J., died May 5, 2008, in Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point, N.J. Memorial services were May 9 in Godfrey Funeral Home in Palermo, N.J. Mr. Katz was born July 4, 1933, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Sam and Claire Katz. The family moved to Sheridan when he was 3 years old after his father became office manager for Sheridan Wyoming Coal Co. Mr. Katz attended Sheridan schools and was a 1951 graduate of Sheridan High School. He attended Sheridan College for one year, then spent one year at the University of Wyoming before joining the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean conflict. While he was in the service, his family returned to New York. He moved back to the East Coast after being discharged from the service. He received his bachelor's degree in business and master's degree in geology from the University of Virginia. He owned the Country Lawyer Restaurant and Gift Shop and Katz Seafood Market, both in West Chester, Pa. He later owned the Locust Street Deli and Courtyard Deli in Walnut Creek, Calif., then was a real estate agent in Ocean City, N.J., for 12 years before retiring in July 2007. He returned to Sheridan for Class of 1951 reunions and during Sheridan-WYO Rodeo days. Survivors include his wife, Karen; three daughters, Sue Kelly of Douglassville, Pa., Dianne Schmanek of Birdsboro, Pa., and Beth McClatchy of Phoenixville, Pa.; a sister, Judy Shanberg of Moraga, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Parkinson Association, P.O. Box 2026, Edison, NJ 08818 or Ocean View Center for Rehabilitation, 2721 Route 9, Ocean View, NJ 08230.
William `Bill' Lafferty
William Bill Lafferty, 80, died May 22, 2008, in Sheridan Manor. At his request, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Lafferty was born and raised in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. He came to the United States after graduating from high school. He trained horses and worked on dude ranches, and was a riding instructor. He was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine, of New York City, and a son, William, of Chicago; and a brother, Bob, of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Arnold `Fay' Bethurem
Funeral services for Arnold Fay Bethurem, 78, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Mr. Bethurem died May 17, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. He was born April 27, 1930, in Sheridan to Harrison Arnold and Geneva Brundage Bethurem. After leaving Sheridan High School, he enlisted in the Navy in 1947. He married
Williscene L. Billie Johnson on Nov. 16, 1950, at the Presbyterian Church in Sheridan. He served in Guam, during the Korean conflict, and at the Naval Radio Station in Dixon, Calif. He was honorably discharged Aug. 22, 1955. After service, he returned to Sheridan with his family and went to work on the family ranch with his uncle, Ralph Brundage. He enjoyed picnics and gatherings with friends and family, especially during the holidays. He also enjoyed the mountains, fishing and hunting, watching the History channel on television, travel and visiting historical sites, and performing with the Shrine Oriental Band in area parades. He was a volunteer at Sheridan VA Medical Center, past member of Sheridan School District 2 board of trustees and past chairman of the board, member of Woodland Park PTA while his children attended school there, member of Big Horn Mountain Eagles 4169 and American Legion, a master Mason with Big Horn Mountain Mason Lodge 43, and life member of Sheridan Elks Lodge 520 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by a younger brother and a grandson. Survivors include his wife; a son, Kip of Sheridan; two daughters, Keri Bethurem of Galesburg, Ill., and Konni Bethurem-Mitchell of Ellinwood, Kan.; a brother, Conrad of Sheridan; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Shrine Travel Fund, 145 W. Loucks St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Wayne E. Sanwick
Memorial services for Wayne E. Sanwick, 44, of Ranchester will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Sheridan with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Sanwick died May 11, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 26, 1963, in Viroqua, Wis., to Frederick and Edith Sanwick. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and four-wheeling in the Big Horn Mountains, cutting and selling firewood, cookouts, gardening and going to garage sales. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and a member of the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his father of Ranchester; two brothers, Steven Libke of Wiesbaden, Germany, and James Sanwick of Sheridan; and a sister, Tammy Sanwick of Sheridan. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3203 Third Ave. North, Suite 203, Billings, MT 59101.
Henry Bury
Mass of Christian Burial for Sheridan County native Henry Bury, 83, of Thermopolis will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Hugo Blotsky officiating. Burial will be in Monument Hill cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the church. Arrangements are with Mortimore Funeral Home. Mr. Bury died May 15, 2008, in Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. He was born in 1924 in Kleenburn to John and Anna (Wagner) Bury. The family moved to Kirby, Mont., when he was a child and later to Thermopolis. He graduated from Thermopolis High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1943-45. He married
Virginia M. Noble on Nov. 11, 1948, in Thermopolis. He worked at Friedl's Clothing Store, Hot Springs County School District 1, Mountain Bell and the rural electric association in Thermopolis. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge 1746 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2281. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, his coffee club, yardwork, being with family, collecting coins and camping. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Jr. and Joseph; and two sisters, Betty Shaffer and Patty Andreen. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Henry Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas, Steve of Thermopolis and Brett of Mesa, Ariz.; three sisters, Mary King, Frances Smith and Dolly Daniels, all of Thermopolis; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Zona Mary Olson
A Christian wake service for Zona Mary Olson, 87, of Sheridan will be 8 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial will be in Redfield (S.D.) cemetery. Mrs. Olson died May 17, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. She was born Nov. 15, 1920, in Zell, S.D., to Louie and Mary Fryrear. She graduated from Redfield High School in 1939 and married
Orren D. Ole Olson on July 15, 1940. She was a homemaker and mother, later worked for Wells Fargo Bank in Aberdeen, S.D., and cared for her husband until his death in 1993. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She moved to Minnesota and, later, Sheridan to be closer to family. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dona Dulany. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Sumption of Tucson, Ariz., and Joan Eliason of Sheridan; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The Holy Name of Jesus Monastery, 6100 Pepper Road, Denmark, WI 54208.
Victor Miller
Sheridan native Victor Miller, 87, of Laurel, Mont., died May 15, 2008. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Crow Indian Baptist Church in Lodge Grass, Mont. Arrangements are with Remington Letcher Funeral Services. Mr. Miller was born June 19, 1920, in Sheridan to Jacob and Elizabeth (Michaels) Miller. His mother died when he was 9 years old, and after completing eighth grade, he joined his father in tending the family farm. He enlisted in the Army at 18 and served as a staff sergeant in New Guinea for five years during World War II. He received the Purple Heart. After the war, he joined his father at the family farm in Lodge Grass. He married
Faith Birdfaraway in Lodge Grass in 1957. The couple moved to southern California, where Mr. Miller pursued a career as a master carpenter. They were later divorced. Mr. Miller moved back to Lodge Grass in 2001. In fall 2007, his battle with emphysema required a move to Laurel for special care. Survivors include his children, Glenn, Charitina, William, Stephen, Tomi and Brandon; and 13 grandchildren. Condolences may be shared with his family online at www.remingtonletcherfuneralservices.com.
Ruth L. Semroska
BUFFALO - Ruth L. Semroska, 90, of Buffalo died May 15, 2008, at her residence. Visitation will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. A vigil service and rosary will be 5:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Pete Johnson officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Crawford, Neb. Burial will be in Montrose (Neb.) cemetery with graveside committal services.
Ashley Lynn Small
Graveside services for Ashley Lynn Small, infant daughter of Natalie Baros and Jeremy Small of Sheridan, will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. The infant died May 7, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, John Daniel, and a sister, Angeline Lillian.
Susan Lucille Barkhoff Chan
Susan Lucille Barkhoff Chan, 51, of Billings died May 1, 2008 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle while awaiting a liver transplant. She was sister of Carla Engdahl of Sheridan. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. June 21 in Creel Funeral Home Chapel in Lewistown, Mont. Inurnment will be in Lewistown City cemetery before the service. Mrs. Chan was born Aug. 3, 1956, in Lewistown to Clifford and Juanita Barkhoff. She grew up on the family farm at Garneill, Mont., and attended Judith Gap High School. She enjoyed photographing family and friends, going to the park with her grandchildren, biking and swimming. She worked as a waitress, with the clerical staff at H & R Block, and assisted at the Rescue Mission. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lonnie. Survivors include her children, Tracy Parker of Alvord, Texas, Synobia Chan of Billings, and Jason Barkhoff and Shayla Chan, both of Seattle; her parents; four other sisters, Diane Waltenbaugh of Billings, Gail Van Ommen of Missoula, Mont., Marilynn Cady of Red Lodge, Mont., and Beverly Barkhoff of Hardin, Mont.; a brother, Theodore Barkhoff of Lewistown; and five grandchildren.
Dr. Lucille K. Kuchera
Funeral services for former Sheridan resident Dr. Lucille K. Kuchera, 89, of Pinckney, Mich., were Saturday at Gregory (Mich.) Community Church. Private burial services will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery under direction of Kane Funeral Home. Kuchera, a physician, died May 4, 2008. She graduated from Pinckney High School in 1938 and worked her way through college. She graduated from Northwestern University and was one of only three women to graduate in her class at Wayne Medical School. She moved to Wyoming to become doctor for the coal-mining community of Monarch, north of Sheridan. She married
Andy Kuchera in 1951. After the mines closed, the Kucheras moved to Story, where Mrs. Kuchera also served as town doctor. Mr. Kuchera died in 1988, and Mrs. Kuchera later returned to Michigan to care for her mother. A physician at the University of Michigan and Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek, Mich., she continued working full time as a physician into her 80s. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Al. Survivors include two sons, John of Waco, Texas, and Jim of Boise, Idaho; a brother, Andy of Nashville, Tenn.; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Gregory Community Church, 126 Church St., Gregory, MI 48137.
Merle Joyce Cassel
Former Sheridan County resident Merle Joyce Cassel, 81, of Buffalo died May 12, 2008, in Johnson County Health Care Center. A private celebration of her life is planned with arrangements by Adams Funeral Home. Mrs. Cassel was born Sept. 8, 1926, in Chicago to Clarence and Florence Newcomb Hansen. Her family moved to California, Montana and, when she was 7 years old, to Midwest, where she attended school. She was a 1944 graduate of Midwest High School. She married
Willard G. Hamer on Nov. 8, 1944, in Midwest; they were divorced. She married
George Mark Cassel on May 15, 1975, in Rapid City. The couple resided in Banner and Sheridan before moving to Buffalo, where they retired. Mr. Cassel died in 1997. Mrs. Cassel was past member of Order of the Eastern Star and Midwest Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog, Dakota, camping, playing the organ, and bird-watching. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons and one brother. Survivors include a son, Willard E. Hamer of Spencer, Wis.; two daughters, Lori Blackmore of Midwest and Lorna Larson of Buffalo; one stepson, Zane Cassel of Evanston; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Amie Holt Care Center in care of the funeral home at 351 N. Adams in Buffalo.
