Search Archived Marriage Records
Margaret (Maggie) A. Ketcham
June 17, 1929 – July 4, 2010
Margaret (Maggie) A. Ketcham, 81, of Sheridan passed away on July 4, 2010 at Westview Healthcare Center. Margaret was born on June 17, 1929 in Phoenix, AZ to Perce Allan Wilkerson and Dorothy Pearl Brokaw Wilkerson. She married
Homer F. Ketcham, Jr. on October 2, 1948 in Sheridan, WY. Margaret enjoyed photography, camping, the mountains, embroidery, and caring for her yard and flower gardens. She was known as the "neighborhood mom". Margaret made the best apple pie and fried bread ever tasted. She was a devoted wife and mother who brought laughter and love to her family. She was a great listener. Margaret was a member of the Scrap Drive during WWII, collecting scrap metal for the war effort. She was a sky watcher in Monarch during the cold war, spotting and identifying planes that flew over head. Margaret was also a member of the 47 Club, and the First United Methodist Church. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers; James A. Wilkerson and William N. Wilkerson, two grandsons; Aaron J. Carter and Matthew D. Carter. She is survived by her children Nicki R. Carter of Cheyenne, WY, and Bret F. Ketcham (Marilyn); Toni L. Moore (Edward); Marc A. Ketcham (Kim); Tami Harkins (Mike); Loni Rieger (Steve) all from Sheridan. Along with 12 Grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 8, 2010 with Reverend Doug Achterhof officiating. Reception to follow immediately with family and friends at the church. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 424 N Main St., Sheridan, WY. Kane funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Warren Junior Armstrong
August 21, 1922 – July 5, 2010
Warren Junior Armstrong, 87, of Cheyenne died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Cheyenne Healthcare Center. He was born August 21, 1922 in Laramie, Wyoming and had lived here since 1994 with prior residence in Sheridan. Mr. Armstrong graduated from Laramie High School in 1941. Warren served in the United States Army during WWII. He married
Josephine May Struble October 21, 1945 in Laramie. Mr. Armstrong worked for the VA Medical Center in Sheridan as the Chief Engineer of the Power Plant. While living in Sheridan he was a member of the Elks and American Legion Club and he loved to fish. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Armstrong; three sons, Wesley Armstrong of North Carolina, Warren John Armstrong of Sheridan, and Thomas Armstrong of Cheyenne; a daughter, Sylvia Moore of Clancy, Montana; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Armstrong was preceded in death by his parents, John Warren and Sylvia May (Thomas) Armstrong and three brothers. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. In honor of Warren’s request, there will be no services.
David Gene Stevenson
February 15, 1961 – July 2, 2010
David Gene Stevenson, 49, of Sheridan, WY, passed away July 2, 2010 at Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, MT from complications of pneumonia and diabetes. David was born February 15, 1961 to Charles Stevenson, JR. and Coralee Davis. He attended Highland Park Elementary School, Big Horn High School, and Sheridan College. While attending Big Horn High School, he was an outstanding football player, being named to both the Offense and Defense All State Football Team. David began his construction career being employed by Ralph Kiewit and Fry Construction when building the Buttrey’s Food Building, now Albertson’s. He later went to Edwards Air Force Base in California for several years. Upon returning to Sheridan, he started his own business known as Stevenson Construction. David was an avid outdoorsman. His activities ranged from motorcycling, 4-wheeling, snow machining, team roping at rodeos, to hunting and ice fishing. He also enjoyed Saturday morning coffee with friends at King’s Saddlery and teasing small children. His mother will remember David as a “big teddy bear with a heart of gold”. He will be remembered by his friends as a very loving and caring person, always willing to give assistance when needed. David is survived by his mother Coralee, and Bob Kaufmann, his father Charles Stevenson and stepmother Barbara; one brother, Robert “Bobby” Stevenson; step-brothers Ben (Lisa) and Scott (Nicki) LeVasseur; half-brother Mark Stevenson; step-father Dean Davis; aunts and uncles – Tom and Annette Buckley, Tom and Susan Malyurek, Kenny and Diane Stevenson, and Pam Stevenson; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews with Bernie Connolly and Cathy Bard being very special cousins having been raised as close as a brother and sister. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of David’s life will be held at The Powder Horn on Wednesday, July 7th, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Friends wishing to remember David may donate to the Dog and Cat Shelter at 84 E. Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801, or the American Diabetes Association at 3203 3rd Avenue North, Billings MT, 59101.
Everett Eisler
Everett Eisler, 91, of Buffalo died Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo.Funeral service is 2 p.m. July 24 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 686 Fort St., Buffalo, with Ray Cox officiating. Private family burial will be later in Willow Grove cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may benefit Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide work c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Richard John Pearson
December 10, 1959 – June 30, 2010
Richard John Pearson, 50, of Sheridan died June 30, 2010 at Sanford Mid Dakota Medical Center in Chamberlain, South Dakota. A memorial dinner will be held at 1pm, Thursday, July 8th at that Eagles 850 N. Main. Arrangements are with Hickey Funeral Chapel, Chamberlain, SD. Born December 10, 1959 in Ipswitch, SD to John & Marilyn (Dewey) Pearson. Rick worked in the oil fields, construction and was a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering in his garage & children. He was preceded in death by his father, John Pearson. Survivors include Dianna Voiles of Sheridan; his mother Marilyn Woodraska of Ocoma, SD; a son Rylan Pearson of Chamberlain, SD; 2 daughters, Amber Thomas of Chamberlain, SD and Ashly Chrisinger of Gillette, WY; a sister Deanna Garland of Ocoma, SD; five brothers, Clint Pearson of Chamberlain, SD, Dallas Pearson of Ocoma, SD, Duane Pearson of Pukwana, SD, Tony Woodraska of Ocoma, Heath Woodraska of Chamberlain, SD; three grandchildren, Eliza, Julia and Gunner; many nieces and nephews.
James A. Eads
June 17, 1920 – June 30, 2010
James A. Eads, of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in the Sheridan V. A. Medical Center. Mr. Eads was born June 17, 1920 in Sheridan, WY to Frank and Grace (Walker) Eads. He grew up in Sheridan and Buffalo and graduated from Buffalo High School. Jim joined the Army Air Corps during WW II and was stationed in Colorado. He was a turret gun instructor and flew light reconnaissance aircraft. Mr. Eads married
Martha Chase May 1, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. Jim was a general contractor and enjoyed bowling, playing golf, and was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha; his parents; one sister, Eileen; one brother, Warren; and one grandson, William. Mr. Eads is survived by one son, John Eads, of California; two daughters, Judi Cornish, of Hawaii, and Tina Kysar, of Idaho; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren; and friend and companion, Loie. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
“We’re all travelers in this world, from the sweet-grass to the packing house. Birth ‘till death, we travel between the eternities.”
Charlotte Ann (Sanders) Coppinger
August 19, 1928 - August 30, 2010
Charlotte Ann (Sanders) Coppinger, 82, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, August 30, 2010 in Westview Health Care Center. Mrs. Coppinger was born in Casper, WY August 19, 1928 to Jess and Mary (Freiling) Sanders. The family moved to Sheridan, WY when she was 2 years old. The family moved around the Northern part of Wyoming as her father worked for meat companies and Sawyer Grocery Stores. She went to several schools during that time and then Central School and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1945. She worked at the local telephone company as a night time Board Operator. She knew all the town gossip. Two years later she married
Andrew J. Ballek. She was a house wife and had 4 boys, Leonard, Donald, Paul, and Charles Ballek. They divorced in 1961 and she ran a local motel and campground. She went back to school in 1972 and got an Associate Degree in counseling. Mrs. Coppinger worked at several programs as a substance abuse councilor in Billings, Helena, and Columbus Montana, and in Pinedale, Gillette and in Sheridan where she was one of the original councilors at Thunder Child and worked at the Mental Health Office in Sheridan before her retirement around 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sister, Vivian, who was only 2 years old from convulsions, and her brother, Clifford Sanders in 2008. Mrs. Coppinger is survived by sons Leonard Ballek, Corvallis, Montana, Donald Ballek, Ukiah, California, Paul Ballek, Sheridan, Wyoming, and Charles Ballek, Skooke, BC, Canada. A private memorial service will be held next spring. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Coppinger may be made to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Paul M. Brantz
October 31, 1922 - August 28, 2010
Paul was born Oct 31, 1922 to Paul Michalek and Michalia Parot (Pujik). Delivered by Dr. E.G. Clegg in Monarch, Wyoming joined his wife Betty in heavenly Glory August 28, 2010. Paul's mother, Michalia married
Paul Brantz Sr. after her first husband died from black lung working in the underground mines of Sheridan. Paul's new dad raised him as his own and added to the family four additional brothers, Walter, Eddie, Harold and Andy. Paul started his elementary education at Taylor School in 1928 living on a small farm located at the present day law enforcement center. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1940. During his high school days, Paul worked for the Bondi Brothers at the Bondi Grocery, which was located on 5th street. He lived next door to his parents who had a small farm across the street where they raised a small garden and some livestock. Paul served in the Pacific Theater from October 3rd, 1942 to November 31st, 1945 as a Staff Sergeant. Paul earned several medals of good conduct and other similar service awards. When Paul returned from the service, he legally changed his last name to Brantz in Honor of his Father. Paul married
Betty Jean Redman of Clearmont on July 14th, 1946 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan and became a communicant member in 1947. The two met at a dance at Bruno's Nite Club that was located north of town. Paul and his brother-in-law, James Redman owned and operated the Ace transfer business for a short time until Paul went to work for Ryan's Cash and Carry in Sheridan which was a wholesale food supplier for 18 years ending as the manager. Paul also worked for the Sheridan Meat Company as an outside salesman and the State Labor Department in Cheyenne as a compliance inspector. In 1968 Paul and Betty began to purchase several motels and restaurants within the state. One of which was the J and E Cafe and Motel that was located on Coffeen Avenue in Sheridan and the Red and White Cafe of Casper. The other business locations included Wheatland and Thermopolis. Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years giving way to cooking and preparing holiday meals for his family. Enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and found the "Judge shows" on television worth watching. Paul had resided at the Sheridan Square apartments for the past 20 years where he had made many friends and held fond memories. Paul has shared many stories with his family how he began school speaking only Polish as so many of the miner children did not speak English. The trolley car that ran north of town to the coal towns, the railroad tracks going down the streets of Sheridan and how the cobble blocks would pop out on Main Street after a heavy rain and the road crews would have to drive them back down. Paul's stories about the local grocery stores, meat markets and ma and pa businesses would always be welcomed. He spoke of a time when you could go down the street of Sheridan and know everyone by name, how neighbors gathered together at night and sat out on the porch and watched the children play and how even a trip to Billings was a momentous occasion. He shared with his children of a time when family brewing and bootlegging was an acceptable alternative to unemployment during the depression. How as a child no one knew they were poor because everybody was, as he would put it "in the same boat". Paul was preceded in death by his wife Betty of 52 years, a daughter Paula, brothers Andy and Eddie and grandson Brian, and great grandson Stedson. Paul is survived by daughters Kay Benbo of Sheridan, Linda Miller of Casper, sons Paul (Buck) of Casper and Steve and Carrie of Sheridan, numerous grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren. Interment will be at the Sheridan Municipal cemetery Saturday at 10:00 am with Pastor Cain presiding. A luncheon will be served at the church following the burial. In lieu of flowers memorials may benefit: Martin Luther Grammar School, 1300 5th St, Sheridan, Wyoming.
Ralph Edward Kaiser
July 27, 1916 - August 28, 2010
Funeral services for Ralph Edward Kaiser, 94, who passed away on August 28, 2010 will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 10:00 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Kirk Peters officiating. Interment will be at 3:00 pm at the Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Adams Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to either Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or Immanuel Lutheran Church in care of the Adams Funeral Home. Ralph Edward Kaiser was born July 27, 1916 in Durham, Kansas to Jacob and Bertha (Gotterman) Kaiser. He lived with his family as they farmed in Kansas, near Loveland, CO and Torrington, WY before eventually moving to the Clearmont, WY area. Ralph was raised in the Lutheran faith and was confirmed in Yoder, Wyoming on April 10, 1931. He married
Helen C Lenz on July 10, 1937 in Sheridan, Wyoming and he and Helen farmed in the Sheridan and Clearmont areas. They purchased their own farm near Clearmont in 1951 where they lived and farmed until they sold the farm in 1978. Ralph was an avid sugar beet grower and was a part of the local sugar beet growers association for many years. After Holly Sugar Company no longer offered sugar beet contracts, Ralph continued to raise cattle and sheep. Over the years he was active in the FarmerÕs Union and the Good Sam Club and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan and attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church while living in Buffalo. Upon retirement from the farm in 1978 Ralph and Helen moved to Sheridan, WY where Ralph remained active with part-time jobs, most notably working for Prill Bothers, Inc. for many years. In 2000 Ralph and Helen moved to Buffalo, Wyoming in order to be closer to family members. He enjoyed being around his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ralph lived in Buffalo until the time of his death. Ralph is survived by his wife Helen of 73 years, a daughter Penny and husband Gerald Fink, grandchildren Debra Millhouse (Todd), Buffalo, Lynne Rodriguez (Mike), Buffalo and Gerry Fink (Chris), Glasgow, MT and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Harry, Leonard, Leo and Gary.
Eva Lepper
Former Arvada resident Eva Lepper, 91, of Casper died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions Home in Casper. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brian Oliver officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Grove cemetery with graveside services. Memorials may benefit First United Methodist Church or Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions Home c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Ken Brooker
May 22, 1923 - July 24, 2010
Ken was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he began his sales career early in life selling Nehi sodas at the end of the trolley stop during the Depression. During WWII, he flew 30 missions in the Army Air Corp as a B17 ball turret gunner receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. After graduating from Case Western Reserve, Ken had a long career at Republic Steel Corporation and a family with Isabelle Cody Brooker who passed away in 1995. Ken had a lifelong love of animals - dogs in particular, and a hobby of buying and selling houses and cars. Ken and Isabelle moved to Sheridan in retirement in 1992. He was an active Mason and Shriner. Ken is survived by sisters Alice Kimball of Florida and Carol White of Ohio, son Bruce of Sheridan, son Douglas and daughter Jean Snow of California, and son Fred of Papua New Guinea as well as five grandchildren. Donations in memory of Ken may be made to THE DOG AND CAT SHELTER, INC. https://www.igive.com/, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan WY 82801.
Jonathon Lee Turley
July 23, 1947 - June, 2010
Jonathon Lee Turley passed away in Waianae, Hawaii in June, 2010. He was born on July 23, 1947 in Townsend, MT. to Helen May (Varney) and Ross Turley, Jr. He went to school in Sheridan until he joined the service. He retired from the Navy with honors as a 20 year veteran. He loved living in Hawaii. He was a great cook and like to cook for friends. He was preceeded in death by an infant brother and his father. Left behind are his mother, his sister Nancy (Alan Kobielusz, Sheridan, niece Krista Kelly (Ryan), Sheridan, Nephews Dwayne (Amy) Kobielusz, Highlands Ranch, Colo., Kevin Kobielusz, Seattle & their great nephews. interment will be in Hawaii.
Viola Virginia Packard
November 10, 1927 - August 25, 2010
Our beautiful mother is safe in the arms of Jesus. Viola Virginia Packard, 82, of Roberts, MT. died August 25th at Billings Clinic Hospital. She was born November 10, 1927 to Fred and Adella Fuchs in Baker, MT. Her parents said they fished her out of Baker Lake. It's no wonder she was an avid fisherman all her life. She also loved horses, singing and playing her guitar, painting and reading. She loved words and was a proficient crossword puzzler. Her family moved to Innisfail, Alberta where they farmed and she spent her school years. During WWII they moved to Spokane where her parents worked in an airplane factory. There she met Captain Frank L. Packard and they were married
in Coeur de Lane, ID on October 12th, 1946. To this union 7 children were born that she often referred to as her jewels. They lived in Billings, MT. and owned Chestnut Acres, a riding academy, and loved participating in the Billings Mounted Quadrille. In 1956 the family moved to Roberts, where Mom raised her family and grew large vegetable gardens. In 1967 they bought the Lost Village Bar where she enjoyed meeting new people and visiting old friends. In her later years she lived in Billings and Joliet. She is survived by Sandra (Duane) Brasch of Fargo, ND, Kathy (Ron) Schuyler of Castle Rock, CO., Diana (Darrell) Metz and Dixie (Hal) Kansala, of Sheridan, WY., Clint (Gretchen) Packard of Lolo, MT. and Richard Packard of Billings, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 5 nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind daughter-in-law, Marilyn Packard, sister-in-law Peggy Fuchs, and her friend and caring companion of 11 years Ernie DeVries. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank L. Packard, son Frank D. Packard, brothers Clinton and Richard Fuchs. Memorials can be sent in her honor to the Roberts Community Foundation or the Roberts Methodist Church. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 30, at the Roberts Methodist Church with a viewing preceding. Interment will follow at the Roberts cemetery. Please pray for Vi's family and friends who grieve her passing.
Bernard G. Ekis
January 29, 1924 - August 23, 2010
Bernard G. Ekis, 86, of Sheridan, Wyoming, died Monday, August 23, 2010 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ekis was born January 29, 1924 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Charles and Anna (Hoffman) Ekis. He grew up and attended schools in Sheridan, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1943. He then enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Bernard returned to Sheridan and married
Lorna Jean Cook in Sheridan on November 7, 1948. Bernard joined the Sheridan Fire Department in 1949, retiring as Fire Chief in 1971. He then went to work for Pinkerton's at Spring Creek Coal where he worked for 20 years, retiring from there in 1991. Mr. Ekis was a member of the Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge #43, the Kalif Shrine, and the Kalif Brass Band. He also played in various dance bands in the Sheridan area, and enjoyed skiing, fishing, antique collecting, working in his yard, and traveling as a member of the Good Sam's Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lorna; two brothers; and 1 sister. Bernard is survived by one son, Larry Ekis, of Sheridan, Wyoming; one sister, Nancy Favero, of Sheridan, Wyoming; one grandson; two great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service for Mr. Ekis will be 10:00 A. M. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal cemetery. A reception immediately following the committal service will be held at the Bethesda Worship Center 1100 Big Horn Ave. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Bernard may be made to the Shrine Children's Hospital, P. O. Box K, Sheridan, WY; the Sheridan Senior Citizen's Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan; or the Sheridan Animal Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan.
Rita N. Becker
Rita Nadine Becker, 47, Kaycee, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at Johnson County Healthcare Center in Buffalo. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Allnutt Funeral Chapel in Loveland, Colo. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Friday at Adams Funeral Home, Buffalo, and Sunday at Allnutt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Johnstown (Colo.) cemetery. Memorials to help defray costs for Ms. Becker's children to travel to her services may be made in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
