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Carol Ann ‘Bitsy’ Napier Rogers
Sheridan native Carol Ann “Bitsy” Napier Rogers died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in Lodi, Calif. Services were Dec. 23 at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Lodi. Born Aug. 22, 1926, in Sheridan to Louis J. and Bessie W. Farley Napier, she was raised on the Diamond Four Ranch south of Gillette on the 4J Road where her parents homesteaded in 1906. She graduated from Campbell County High School in Gillette, Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., and the University of Denver with a master’s degree in psychology. She and her husband, Louis Rogers, moved with one son to Vallejo, Calif., in 1966, where twin sons were born. The family moved to Lodi in 1971. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Lodi, and worked as a child psychologist for Lodi Unified School District until retirement in 1989. She was a volunteer with the Women’s Center in Lodi and active in the local chapter of American Association of University Women. She was preceded in death by her eldest son Joseph in 1982, brother Joseph Napier of Sheridan and sister Mary Lou West of Dayton. Survivors include sons Don of Sacramento, Calif., and Mike of Lodi; a granddaughter; and a nephew. Memorials may benefit the building fund of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 1055 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA 95242.
MICHAEL J. GAZUR
AUGUST 9, 1912 - FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Michael J. Gazur of Ranchester, WY passed away February 24, 2010, at the V. A. Medical Center in Sheridan, WY after a brief illness. All who knew Michael will miss his proud, forceful, fiercely independent, yet generous, loving, and cheery approach to life. Michael was born on August 9, 1912 in Kooi, Wyoming to Anna (Kawulok) and Thomas Andy Gazur, recent immigrants from Eastern Europe. Michael's father was employed on ranches in the Sheridan area, so the family moved from place to place. Michael rode horseback to school, but ultimately he replaced the horses with his prized Model A Ford. He graduated from Ranchester High School in May, 1931, where he was a member of the Rustler football and basketball teams. As a young man, Michael worked in the meatpacking business, principally in the employ of George Legerski. World War II changed everything for him. He was inducted into the United States Army, and was deployed to the Pacific in the 35 th Infantry Medical Detachment. Michael was a combat medical corpsman and saw front line action throughout the Pacific. He received two Purple Hearts and a citation for his service on Guadalcanal. His body carried shrapnel from wounds (one was the consequence of shelling by Japanese tanks), and pieces of that metal would fester sores and be expelled from his body from time to time. His war experiences influenced the rest of his life. Following the War, Michael returned to the Ranchester area and resumed employment as a butcher. In July 28, 1949 he married
Anna Louise Cable. Before the marriage, they designed, and he built, their residence in Ranchester. Michael was skilled in many of the building trades, a value that he passed on to his two sons, Roger and Wayne. In 1958, Michael began working at the V. A. Medical Center in Sheridan. Prior to that time, he had served as the Fire Chief for the Tongue River Fire Protection District, so it was natural that he ultimately joined the V. A. Fire Department. He absolutely loved the work and served as a crew chief. Always striving to improve what he saw, he received several awards for his innovations at the V. A. Medical Center. Michael was also active in Town of Ranchester affairs, and served as a Town councilman for many years. After retiring from the V. A., Michael and his wife devoted their time to farming, fishing and hunting, and family. In his seventies, he tried golf with his son Wayne and grandson Joel. On his first outing, without any instruction, he routinely drove the ball 200+ yards. In his words, "This is simple - it is just like driving nails." His wife, Anna Louise, passed away in 1990. In spite of that great loss, Michael continued to carry on, and lived independently until the very last years of his life, when he moved in the fall of 2007 to the Mountain View Living Center at the V. A. Medical Center. His family deeply appreciates the loving care that he received there. In addition to his wife, Michael was preceded in death by his four siblings (George, Helen, Joe and Mary). He is survived by his two sons and their wives: Roger C. Gazur (Mary Kay) of Beulah, North Dakota, and Wayne M. Gazur (Maija) of Boulder, Colorado. He is also survived by four step-grandchildren, Joel and Lija Fisher, Kurt and Brian Frank, as well as three step-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. His two sons have never had any heroes other than their father. Viewing will be from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Sunday, Feb. 28 th at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00pm on Monday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Cremation will follow the service. The family requests that any memorials be of the donor's choice, but with particular emphasis on support of veterans and their families.
Helen F. Downing
Helen F. Downing, 92, of Sheridan, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in Westview Health Care Center. Committal service is 2 p.m. March 12 in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Rob Spaulding officiating. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. May 29 at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Story with Spaulding and the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born March 31, 1917, in Montgomery, Ala., to Clarence F. and MacDena A. (Smith) Davidson, she grew up and attended schools in Monett, Mo., and graduated from Monett High School in 1936. She attended college at Southwest Missouri State Teacher's College in Springfield, Mo. She married
Darrel E. Downing on Nov. 16, 1947, in Springfield and worked as an air traffic controller for the Civil Aeronautics Administration (later the Federal Aviation Administration) until the birth of her daughter. The couple moved to Sheridan, where Mrs. Downing worked as a secretary, bookkeeper, and Sheridan College registrar. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Sheridan, Bighorn Audubon Society, and Nature Conservancy. An avid bird-watcher, in 1990 she published "Birds of North-Central Wyoming, " a book still in circulation. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, and one brother. Survivors include one daughter, Ariel A. Downing of Sheridan; two nieces; and three nephews. Memorials may benefit Nature Conservancy, Big Horn Audubon Society, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Margaret 'Peggy' Hellier Howell
Margaret "Peggy" Hellier Howell, 100, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Sheridan Manor. Private burial of cremains will be in Worland cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Margaret Whitney Hellier in Rockland, Maine, to E.J. Hellier and Eva Gay Whitney Hellier, she received a bachelor's degree in classical studies from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., in 1931. She taught Latin and Greek in Maine high schools. She married
John Creighton in 1936 in Rockland. They had one daughter in 1940. The couple moved to Denver when Mr. Creighton was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He died in 1943. In Denver, she met John Ashby Howell of Worland. They married
in 1947 in Sheridan and had two daughters. Mrs. Howell worked for short periods as a florist, at Sarkisian's in Denver, and as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. The couple spent summers in Story and winters in Scottsdale, Ariz., while making their home in Denver. Mr. Howell died in 2000. Mrs. Howell enjoyed traveling to Europe, to coastal Maine and throughout the United States. She also enjoyed her gardens, books, art, nature and having tea with others. She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother in addition to her husbands. Survivors include three daughters, Clare Howell of Brunswick, Maine, Catherine Howell of Denver, and Elizabeth Howell of Sheridan; one grandson; and four nieces. Memorials may benefit Green House Living for Sheridan, P.O. Box 444, Sheridan, WY 82801; Denver Botanic Gardens, 9-9 York St., Denver, CO 80206; or Rockland Library, 80 Union St., Rockland, ME 04841.
Susan 'Tudy' Martha Legerski
Sheridan native Susan "Tudy" Martha Legerski, 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Casper. Graveside service is 1 p.m. Friday at Sheridan Municipal cemetery with a reception to follow at Best Western Sheridan Center. Viewing is 3-6 p.m. Thursday at Bustard's Funeral Home in Casper with remembrance sharing to follow from 3-10 p.m. at the home of Ray and Vicki Legerski, 249 Indian Paintbrush in Paradise Valley, Casper. Born near Sheridan on Sept. 8, 1927, she married
Rudy R. Legerski here on Nov. 10, 1946. They moved to Casper shortly after to start their family and Mr. Legerski's career with Standard Oil Refinery. She was a housewife and worked in the Casper College Student Union for many years. A member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, she enjoyed cooking, reading and family gatherings. She embraced her Polish heritage and the spirit of polka music and dance. She was preceded in death by her husband; four brothers, Louie, Paul, Joe and Henry; and three sisters, Ann Lavin, Helen Cook and Elizabeth Haratyk. Survivors include three children, Myra DeWitt of Casper, James R. Legerski of Bismarck, N.D., and R. Raymond Legerski of Casper; a sister, Marianne Reisch of Utah; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may benefit Shepherd of the Valley Care Center, 60 Magnolia, Casper, WY 82604.
Joseph Owen Esterl
Joseph Owen Esterl, 79, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Viewing will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Friday in Mount Hope cemetery, Big Horn, with the Rev. Ronald Stolcis officiating. Born at home in New York City on Feb. 6, 1931, to Joseph and Mary (McConnell) Esterl, he grew up in New York City and attended Saint Mary's School and Flushing High School. He served briefly in the U.S. Navy in the late 1940s. He worked several years with his father in the early to mid-1950s on the New York Central/Twentieth Century Limited railroad line among other jobs. Mr. Esterl moved to Buffalo in the 1970s and later to Sheridan. He lived in various VA health care facilities since the 1980s, never married
and had no children. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins in New York.
Marjorie G. Moomey
Marjorie G. Moomey, 93, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Westview Heath Care Center. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Rhoad Funeral Home in Sargent, Neb. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born March 25, 1916, in Loup City, Neb., to George Berdell Wilkie and Minnie May Shipley, she married
Walter N. Moomey in 1941. Mrs. Moomey was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Kenneth Moomey. Survivors include four children, Doug Moomey of Sheridan, Dave Moomey of Enders, Neb., Andi Bockhahn of Bozeman, Mont., and Karen White of York, Neb.
Jean Toller-McDonald
Jean Toller-McDonald, 66, of Sheridan died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. A memorial Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rock Church (inside First Congregational Church) with Pastor Mike Garneau officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Sept. 4, 1943, in Lincoln, Neb., to Barbara and Lester Campbell, she married
Bill McDonald on June 16, 1999, in Sheridan. She was a human services provider and worked with the developmentally disabled at Rehabilitation Enterprises of North Eastern Wyoming, Easter Seals, and in the public school system. In Lincoln, she was employed with Vital Services and Res-Care. She enjoyed being a housewife, mother and grandmother, the mountains and cooking. Her favorite saying was, "This too will pass." Survivors include her husband; three children, Tammy McDougall and Tracy Porter of Sheridan and Shawn Helmstadter of Lincoln; four siblings, John Campbell, Jim Campbell and Leslie Applegarth, all of Lincoln, and Bill Campbell of Texas; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Gary L. Plachek
Gary L. Plachek, 58, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at his residence. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Sheridan Municipal cemetery with a reception to follow at the Beaver Creek Saloon. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Sept. 26, 1951, to Louis Henry Plachek and Della Mae Sneath in Sheridan, he enjoyed cards, fishing, social gatherings and dartball. He was a fan of the New York Yankees and John Wayne. He could speak Polish and Spanish in addition to English. Mr. Plachek enjoyed making Polish whiskey from an old country recipe and was involved with the Sheridan Dartball Association and The Bohingi Boys. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Claudia Kay Gifford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Rose E. Stone
Rose E. Stone, 82, of Sheridan died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, in Sheridan Manor. At her request, no services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Dec. 6, 1927, in Sheridan to Thomas D. and Lulu (Cotton) Stroup, she grew up and attended schools in Sheridan. She married
Francis W. Stone on June 6, 1947. Mrs. Stone was a clerk in various stores in Sheridan. She enjoyed bowling and crafts and was a member of the National Rifle Association and Cloud Peak Bowling Association. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband of Sheridan; one son, Keith F. Stone of Memphis, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Henry E. Sickler Sr.
Henry E. Sickler Sr., 84, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Sheridan Manor. Graveside service are 1 p.m. Friday at Sheridan Municipal cemetery with Lisa Gill officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Sickler was born April 10, 1925, in Sheridan to Henry and Bessie (Ackerly) Sickler. He married
Patricia McKelvey on Dec. 11, 1945, in Hardin, Mont. After attending Sheridan High School, he moved to California and worked as a shipyard welder. He moved back to Sheridan, where he was a mechanic for various automobile shops, worked for The Sheridan Flour Mill for many years, moved houses, and was a projectionist at the WYO Theater. He enjoyed fishing, panning for gold, having family stop by for a cup of coffee, sharing his knowledge and stories with everyone, and especially spending time with his grandchildren, taking them hunting for the first time, or helping them catch fish. He was preceded in death by his wife; two infant sons, Bobby and Johnny; two brothers, George and Miles; and one sister, Dorothy Jacobs. Survivors include two sons, Henry Jr. of Sheridan and Eddy of Buffalo; three daughters, Mollie Kluver of Henderson, Nev., and Bessie Moore and Pandy Sears, both of Sheridan; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Kathy Lou Buskohl
Former Sheridan resident Kathy Lou Buskohl, 61, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Laramie Care Center in Laramie after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease). A memorial service is 3 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion in Laramie. Born April 14, 1948, in Boulder, Colo., to Paul and Anne Fladung, she grew up near Ault, Colo., and graduated from Highland High School in 1966. She married
George Meredith in June 1969 and lived in Sheridan, where they raised a daughter. She was active in Daughters of the Nile and First Congregational Church. After her divorce from Mr. Meredith in 1988, she married
Richard Buskohl on Aug. 6, 1989. She enjoyed travel and spending time with family. Mr. Buskohl died in 1999. She moved to Colorado to be near family members. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobbie and Eddie Fladung, and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include a daughter, Jana Schott of Laramie; three stepchildren, Mary Buskohl of Orange Park, Fla., Christl Buskohl of Riverton, and Richard Buskohl of Germany; three sisters, Harriett Gardner of Cheyenne, Roseanne Friedman of Woodland, Texas, and Mary Timejardine of Ault; two brothers, James Fladung of Casper and Tom Fladung of Ault; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit the Kathy Buskohl Memorial Fund c/o ACPE Federal Credit Union, 2835 Grand Ave., Laramie, WY 82070. Contact family through the Facebook account of Kathy_Buskohl88@yahoo.com.
Lauretta Nelson
Lauretta Nelson, 89, of Buffalo died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Buffalo with the Rev. John Orwig officiating. Private burial will be later. Memorials may benefit Buffalo Senior Center c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Teresa Lynn Anderson
Dayton native Teresa Lynn Anderson, 40, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at her home in Warrensburg, Mo. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service is 2 p.m., March 11, at First Christian Church in Sheridan. Born July 16, 1969, to Melvyn and Patricia Anderson of Dayton, she attended Tongue River schools. She enjoyed the mountains, horseback riding, animals, reading and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her parents Melvyn Anderson of Hudson; Patricia and Tom Schwerr of Washington, Utah; former husband William Schaffer of Warrensburg; children Andrew Blakeman of Sheridan, Felecia King of West Jordon, Utah, and Heather Gould of Sheridan; sisters Tami Keller of Rockledge, Fla., and Tonya Crunk of Washington, Utah; stepchildren Savannah, Stephanie and Nicholas Schaffer; three nephews, three nieces; and one great-niece.
Peggie 'Maude' Arlayne Pierce
Peggie "Maude" Arlayne Pierce, 72, of Sheridan, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating. There will be a family gathering immediately following the service at 515 Canby St. in Sheridan. She was born Dec. 13, 1937, in Natchez, Mississippi. Her father was Russ McGuyre. She married
Jerry Ray Pierce in 1968 and later divorced. She enjoyed reading, cooking, puzzles, outdoors, playing cards and time spent with family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a son, Donald Ricky Helkenn. Survivors include children Terry S. Pierce of Billings, Michael D. Johnson of Houston, Texas, and H. Scott Pierce of Sheridan; brother Bud McGuyre; sister Colleen McGuyre; thirteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may benefit the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library, 335 W. Alger Ave., Sheridan WY 82801.
Irene Rose Kuncheff
Irene Rose Kuncheff, 86, of Sheridan, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at her home. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Monday with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ron Stolcis officiating. Burial will follow at the Sheridan Elks Memorial cemetery. Born Feb. 26, 1923, in Hudson, she was the daughter of Austrian immigrants Assunta and Ezekiel Bonella. She was the first college graduate in her family. She worked first as an aircraft designer during World War II and later as a civil engineer for the Bureau of Reclamation in Riverton and Rock Springs. Mrs. Kuncheff retired from engineering to become a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Johnny Kuncheff; three daughters, Nancy Kuncheff of Reno Nev., Mary Barnhart of Parker, Colo., and Patricia Tobi of Sheridan; sister Bruna Garrett of Seattle; and five grandsons.
David C. Gleason
David C. Gleason, 50, of Sheridan died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at his residence. At his request, no services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Dec. 9, 1959, in Sheridan to James I. and Darlene E. (Hayden) Gleason, he attended schools here. He worked for Tucker's Office Products for more than 30 years and was most recently employed by The Sheridan Press. He enjoyed boating, working on cars, four-wheeling, and spending time in the mountains. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Survivors include two brothers, Dale Gleason of Sheridan and Doug Gleason of Mayville, N.D.; four nephews; two nieces; one great-niece; and many cousins.
Karen Marie Reinholt
Karen Marie Reinholt, 51, of Sheridan died Friday, February 12, 2010, at her residence. At her request, no services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born July 17, 1958, in Terre Haute, Ind., to Clinton E. and Pauline Elizabeth (Jones) Horsley, she grew up outside Ranchester and attended school in Dayton. She was employed as a pipe layer for Shell Oil and managed a liquor store. She married
Steven D. Reinholt in Worland on April 27, 1997. She enjoyed rock hunting and collecting antiques and coins. Mrs. Reinholt was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Survivors include three brothers, Clint Horsley, Larry Lindsey, and Jerry Lindsey, all of Sheridan.
Jack G. Adams
Former Sheridan resident Jack G. Adams, 71, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah. Funeral services were Monday at Walker Mortuary in Spanish Fork, Utah. Burial was in Spanish Fork City cemetery. He was born June 29, 1938, in Fredrich, Okla., to Fritz Waters Adams and Bonita Bernice Griffin Adams. He retired from Amoco Oil. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors and tending his roses. He was known as a man of integrity with a contagious laugh. Survivors include his wife, Verlo Jean Mooney Adams; a brother, Ken Adams; a sister, Karan Waldock; a daughter, Shaunna; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Starla Adams-Parrish. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuary.com.
