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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 Café and Motel that was located on Coffeen Avenue in Sheridan and the Red and White Café 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.
Richard Dale Green
December 29, 1922 - August 28, 2010
Richard Dale Green, 87, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Westview Healthcare Center in Sheridan. Dale was born on December 29, 1922, at the family homestead, in Passiac, east of Sheridan, to Lowell C. "Nix" and Mary E. (Kerr) Green. He attended Passiac and Sheridan schools and was married
to Mary Elizabeth Wolfe in 1944. Dale was an accomplished carpenter, working several years for Fletcher Construction; and was also employed at Decker Coal Co., prior to his retirement. He was an avid hunter, loved being in the mountains, and enjoyed being with his family and friends. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings; Harry, Glen, Lowell, Harold, E. Rosalie, and Jennie; and a grandson, Kelly Green. He is survived by four sons; Richard W. (Bessie), Sam (Sherry), and Mike all of Sheridan and James W. (Thea) of Las Vegas, NV. Also survived by ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. No services are planned but a Celebration of Life for Dale will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Sheridan Elks Club. Memorial may be made to the donor's choice. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
William "Jack" Gorzalka
June 30, 1939 - August 26, 2010
William "Jack" Gorzalka, 71, of Sheridan, Wyoming, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at his residence of cancer. Mr. Gorzalka was born June 30, 1939 in Sheridan to Joseph T. and Mary J. (Holub) Gorzalka. He grew up and attended the SR rural school near Wyarno, Wyoming, Holy Name School, and Sheridan High School. Jack was a rancher at Wyarno in his early years. He then was a heavy equipment operator with Kiewit Construction, Ruby Construction, Pelesky Construction, Fletcher Construction, and various other construction companies. Jack was also in mobile home sales and services with Tom Dilts before retiring from the Sheridan County Road and Bridge. Mr. Gorzalka was very active volunteering his time to many veterans and their needs. He was a partner in the "Drifter's Band" for 50 years. Jack loved leather work, hunting, fishing and his family and friends. His Polish heritage was very important to him. Jack was preceded in death by his father; his step-father, Harold Buell; brother, Robert Gorzalka, and step-son, Kenney Bridwell. He is survived by his mother, Mary J. Buell, of Sheridan, Wyoming; four daughters, Debbie (Kevin) Hepp, of Gillette, Wyoming, Jacque (John Reilly) Fletcher, of Sheridan, Wyoming, Lynn (Darrell) Steward, and Laura (Chris) Nielsen, both of Cody, Wyoming; one sister, Diana (Wayne) McKenzie, of Sheridan, Wyoming; 7 grandchildren; 2 nephews; and 1 niece; and companion, Joy Cooper. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mr. Gorzalka may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Kenneth "Kurt" Luplow
October 29, 1949 - August 26, 2010
Kenneth "Kurt" Luplow, 60, of Banner died at home on Thursday, August 26, from kidney cancer. He was born on October 29, 1949 in Saginaw, MI to Kenneth Dale Luplow and Phyllis Ione (Thomas) Luplow. When he was young, his family moved to a farm in St. Charles, MI, where his lifelong love of horses began. He graduated from Chesaning High School and Ferris State College. In 1969, he loaded up his Triumph Spitfire and headed west. His first stop was Steamboat Springs, where he helped construct a hotel. Shortly after, he continued on to Jackson, WY, where he worked construction and learned to play polo working for Warren Erbe. Five years later, he moved to Big Horn to work for Doc and Bunny Connell. He also worked for Husman Construction before starting his own construction company, first Diversified Builders, then Banner Log Home Company. He married
Jean Spratley in Windsor, England in 1973. They had a son, Courtney. They later divorced and he married
Terri Liska in 1987 in Sheridan. They have two sons, Drew and Craig. He loved his horses, and chose to play polo because he didnÕt have to travel far from home. He was a member of the US Polo Association since 1974 and the Big Horn Polo Club. He was inducted into the Big Horn Polo Club Hall of Fame on August 15, 2010. He also loved to fly-fish with his sons and friends. They would spend the day at the Big Horn, mostly enjoying each others' company, not catching many fish. Late in life, he learned to play hockey when his sons became involved and encouraged him. He went on to earn his official's badge and was a Level 3 USA Hockey referee for the local youth hockey games. He spent many weekends teaching his children to ski at Antelope Butte Ski Area, and loved to ski whenever he could. He played cribbage, and family meals were not complete without a vocally competitive game. Many of his sons' friends were taught to play the game in the Luplow house. He was proud of every house he built. Though he never took himself too seriously, he was always a perfectionist when it came to his work. He was an honest businessman, a loyal friend, and a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Terri, sons, Courtney of Sheridan, Drew and Craig of Banner and Laramie, and brother Tim of Missoula, MT. Memorials may be made to : Polo Club at University of Wyoming, c/o Amanda Diehl, 1703 Person St. Laramie, WY 82070. Kurt requested cremation, with no services.
Sharon Collingsworth Boyter
February 28, 1947 - August 27, 2010
Sharon Collingsworth Boyter, 63, of Sheridan, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 27, 2010 in Sheridan, Wyoming. Sharon was born on February 28, 1947 in Ruston, Louisiana, to Lonnie and Ruth (Sprawls) Collingsworth. She married
her husband, Larry, on November 6, 1970, in Natchez, Mississippi. Together they had two children Amanda and Nicholas. Sharon enjoyed cooking, visiting with her many friends, working in the yard, and the mountains. She loved her family and grandchildren very much. Sharon was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Larry, her daughter Amanda Hudson, of Natchez, Mississippi, her son, Nicholas (Joanie) Boyter, of San Angelo, Texas, her mother, Ruth Collingsworth, of Vidalia, Louisiana, her sister, Judy Jones of Vidalia, Louisiana, her four grandchildren, William Hudson, Emily Boyter, Issac Boyter, and Igor Boyter. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 333 South Beech, Casper, Wyoming, 82601, or call 1-800-227-2345. Memorial services will be held for Sharon at a later date with service announcement to be published at that time. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Arlene Lee Mitchell Hayden
January 17, 1936 - August 15, 2010
Beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene passed away peacefully on August 15, 2010 in Woodland, CA. Arlene was born in Sheridan, WY on January 17, 1936 to Cecile and Edith May Mitchell. She was proud of her Wyoming heritage and had an adventuresome and independent spirit. She attended Life Bible College in Los Angeles which was the start of her lifelong love of learning. After college, she married
Van Hubbard with whom she had four children. Despite having a busy career in accounting, she always found time to nurture her children and grandchildren. In retirement, she enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and volunteering at the senior center. She is survived by her children: Janine (Jeff) Arthur, Stephanie (Clarence) McCarthy, Moyer (Heidi) Hubbard, Linley (Steve) Brown, and Kristina Harnden; her grandchildren: Courtney, Ryan, Scott, Steven, Melissa, Jeffrey, Megan, Will, and Hanna; great grandchildren, Cory and Kolton; and her brothers and sisters: June (Richard) Hoff, Bill (Mimi) Mitchell, Judy (Tim) Barr, Maryann (Bob) Thompson and Jerry (Donna) Heth. She also had many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved stepmother Leona Mitchell, brothers: Eugene Heth and Jim Mitchell; her husbands: Bill Harnden and Marty Hayden. In her early years, Arlene's life was enriched through her involvement in the Salvation Army which led to a lifelong commitment to Christ. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 11am at the First Baptist Church, 38141 Russell Boulevard, Davis, California. In lieu of flowers the family requests that any donations in her memory be made to the Salvation Army.
Cutlar McCulloch Lohof
June 3, 2009 – October 23, 2010
Cutlar McCulloch Lohof, 16 months, drowned on his ranch Saturday, October 23. He was a wonderfully bright boy with a zest for life. Always a rope in hand and a smile on his face, he brought immense joy to all who met him. Cutlar’s wild blond curls and twinkling blue eyes ignited much laughter. He never had a still moment in life, never passed a cow without mooing, never could wait for the page of a book to turn, and never stopped running. The Lohof and Hansel families laid Cutlar to rest above his Otter, MT, home. There he can keep watch over his parents, Patrick and Christy, and his 3 year old brother, Hans, as they carry on his cowboy work. In lieu of donations, please spend an extra day with your loved ones and play with the children. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth have been entrusted with these arrangements.
Richard W. Kelly
July 27, 1941 – October 21, 2010
Richard W. Kelly 69, passed away October 21, 2010 in Sheridan, Wyoming after a battle with lung cancer. Richard was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 27, 1941. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Then he moved to Los Angeles in the mid 1960’s where he worked as a Deputy Sheriff from 1967 to 1993. He retired to Sheridan in January 1996. His friends will miss his keen wit. Please send donations to the Republican Party in his memory.
Annie George Straight
October 31, 1949 – October 27, 2010
Funeral services for Annie George Straight, 60 year old Clearmont woman who passed away suddenly Thursday evening in Clearmont, will be held Wednesday October 27th at 2:00 p.m. in the Clearmont Recreation Center, which is the old school gymnasium in Clearmont, Wyoming with Bob Moore officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 until 9:00 p.m. from the Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo. Burial will be in the Clearmont cemetery with graveside services to follow the funeral. Donations in Annie’s memory may be made to the Barbara Davis Center for Juvenile Diabetes in care of the Adams Funeral Home at 351 N. Adams in Buffalo. Beverly Ann Straight was born on October 31, 1949 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Jimmy and Dollie George. She grew up and went to school in Buffalo and attended Johnson County High School. After high school she attended college for one year. She was married
on June 13th, 1969 in Buffalo to Mickey Straight and they went to Alaska in the early 1970’s where Mickey worked on the North Slope and Annie ran the Gunsight Mountain Lodge. After three years in Alaska they returned to Sheridan where Annie worked at the Palace Café. In 1978 they moved to Ucross and in 1991 they purchased the Ranger Bar and Café which they operated until 1994. They then started Center Line Traffic Control which they operated until 1999. Mickey passed away in December of 1999 and Annie continued living in Clearmont. She opened the Blue Moon Diner and later owned the Red Dog Saloon which she operated until 2008. Ill health forced her to retire and she continued living in Clearmont until the time of her death. She was a member of the Clearmont Women’s Club, a past town council member, a past member of the Clearmont Historical Rock School House Committee, she taught pre- school in the Clearmont Library and enjoyed embroidering, American Indian History, reading, fishing and sewing. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. She is survived by one daughter Leslie George of Clearmont; two step-daughters, Kelly Wandler and Shelly Rathai both of Gillette; one brother Patrick George and his wife Janice of Sheridan; four sisters, Virginia Horton of Sheridan, Nellie George and her husband Rick of Clearmont, Ruth Martinez and her husband Larry of Rock Springs and Tammie Jo George of Sheridan; one son-in-law Robert Shockey of Alpine, Wyoming; seven grandchildren including Misty Dawn George, Nicholas Jay Shockey and Nathaniel James Shockey and one great grand daughter Halle Christine Farris. Her lifelong friend, Rosie Buckley. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, one sister and one niece.
Avent M. (Bud) Burton
December 4, 1922 – October 20, 2010
Avent M. (Bud) Burton, was born on December 4, 1922 in the school teacherage in Meeteetse, Wyoming. He was the son of George Burton and Harriet Avent Burton. Bud died Wednesday, October 20, 2010, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. As a child and a young person, he spent a lot of time on the Avent Ranch, attending the old Avent School near Greybull, Wyoming. He rode horseback to school. He lived for one winter in a three-sided, partially built house in Greybull during the Depression when food and heat were scarce. His brother Bill joined the Wyoming National Guard 115th Horse Cavalry. Bud discovered that Bill had three square meals and a little cash in the National Guard and soon he signed up. He served with General Pearson as a clerk at Fort Lewis, Washington. When Pearl Harbor was attacked, his unit was federalized. Bud was then sent for officers’ training to Fort Hood, Texas. He then was deployed overseas to the European War Theater. He entered Europe at Omaha Beach during the Normandy Invasion and was assigned to the 70th Field, an artillery unit. Bud served in various capacities as a casual officer in several European operations. Upon his return from World War II, he married
Patricia (Patterson) Burton and raised Jim Burton and provided a home for Ron Knudtson during his high school years. After Pat’s death, he married
MaryAnn in 1973 and parented her sons (David, Jeff, Jonathan, Barry, Billy, Kristofer, and Caleb) and led the family during the last 37 years of his life. During that time, he was principal in Natrona County Schools and did psychological testing for the district. After serving for about 30 years, he retired in 1985 and later moved to Sheridan with MaryAnn. Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Monday (Oct. 25th) from Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Stephen Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Military rites are by the American Legion and Wyo. National Guard. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made, per your choice, to any of the following: Grace Baptist Church, 1959 Brundage Lane, Sheridan, Sheridan, WY 82801; Camp Bethel, 6103 Hwy 14, Dayton, WY 82836; Community Evangelical Free Church, 400 Railroad St., Deer Lodge, MT 59722; Child Evangelism Fellowship of Wyoming, P.O. Box 1866, Glenrock, WY 82637
James B. Westwang, Jr.
June 17, 1951 – October 19, 2010
James B. Westwang, Jr., 59, of Sheridan, WY, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at his residence. Jim was born June 17, 1951 in Kalispell, Montana to James B. and A. Belle (Peterman) Westwang. He grew up in Kalispell where he attended Flathead County Schools, and later attended Sheridan College. Jim was in the U. S. Army from June of 1968 through August of 1972 in the 129th Airborne serving in Viet Nam where his call sign was “Smitty”. He married
Linda M. Hoff November 6, 1981 in the United Methodist Church in Sheridan. Jim worked for Roto Rooter for a time, and was a Registered Nurse at the V. A. Hospital in Sheridan, retiring in 2003. Jim was a member of the V. F. W. Post 2252 in Kalispell and enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, pheasant hunting, and working with wood. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim is survived by his wife, Linda, of Sheridan, WY; one son, Eric Westwang, of Rapid City, South Dakota; one daughter, Ashley Westwang, of Laramie, Wyoming; two brothers, John Westwang, of Oregon, and Marc Westwang, of Columbia Falls, Montana; and one sister, Margo Westwang, of Columbia Falls, Montana. Memorial service for Jim will be 10:00 A. M. Monday, October 25, 2010 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Don Derryberry officiating. Inurnment will be in Flathead County, Montana. Memorials in memory of Mr. Westwang may be made to the Veteran’s Benefit Association, in care of the Sheridan V. A. Medical Center, 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801.
Sean Alan Mikesell
December 13, 1984 – October 17, 2010
Sheridan resident Sean Mikesell, 25, formerly of Tuolumne County, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010 in Sheridan, WY.
Born in Sheridan, WY, Sean moved to Tuolumne County in 1999 and attended Summerville High School. He later returned to WY and started a family of his own. He married
Tessa Sees in Sheridan, WY on January 5, 2008. Sean was employed at Cleary Construction. Sean loved fishing, hiking and the great outdoors. He was working on obtaining a pilots liscense. He was also a computer guru. He was known to jump on his motorcycle and take off to the Big Horn Mountains. He also loved taking things apart but did not always put them back together. Sean is survived by his wife Tessa and daughters Ashton, 2 and Zoe Mikesell, 1 and Shai Greene 8 years of age. Sean is also survived by his parents: Sherry Mikesell and Mike Wallace of Green River, WY and Burl and Sharon Mikesell of Tuolumne; his sisters: Allysa Mikesell of Sacramento and Sondra Ledsome of Tuolumne: his grandparents: Audrey Mikesell of Murietta, CA and Jack and Myrtle Amende of Sheridan, WY as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins throughout the country. Sean was preceded in death by his grandfathers, George Mikesell and James French. Also, his uncles Tim and Steven French. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Mikesell Memorial Fund to support Sean’s loving wife and children. Please make checks payable to MIKESELL MEMORIAL FUND the can be mailed or dropped off at First Interstate Bank, ATTN: Bethany Adams, 1613 Coffeen Avenue, Sheridan, WY 82801. Services are planned for Saturday, October 23 at 11AM at the Eagles on Commercial Drive in Sheridan with a more intimate ceremony in Tongue River Canyon at 2PM in the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming. Champion Ferries Funeral Home, Sheridan, WY is handling arrangements. Troy Trueblood will be officiating the services.
Audrey Mae Rule Kluver
November 2, 1925 – October 14, 2010
Audrey Mae Rule Kluver peacefully left life on earth Thursday, October 14, 2010 at her home in Henderson, Nevada. At her side were son, William H. Kluver, Jr., daughters-in-law: Mollie Sickler Kluver, Rita Bowman Kluver, and companion Mark Lievenes. Other survivors include her daughter, Carol Ann Kluver McGee (Allen) of Louisiana; grandchildren: Michael (Carol) Kluver, Virginia; Daniel (Anna) Kluver, Gillette, Wyoming, Craig (Connie) McGee, St. Amant, Louisiana; Clinton McGee, Crystal (Tom) McCoy, Youngsville, Louisiana; great-grandchildren: Jeffry McGee (USMC), Christopher Kelly, Alaska, Andrew McGee California, Michael George Kluver Virginia, Tabatha Henley Virginia, Crystal Falcon Louisiana and Evans Falcon Louisiana, great-great grandson Noah Robert Layne. Going on before her to pave the way were husband, William “Bill” Henry Kluver, father, Eric E. Rule, mother, Marie M. (Hood) Rule, and son, George William Kluver. Born in Bloomington, Indiana, November 2, 1925, and raised on the Rule Ranch near Recluse, Wildcat, and Spotted Horse, Wyoming. Audrey graduated from Campbell County High School with the class of 1944, and married
Bill in May. They lived and worked on the Rule Ranch until 1961, then moved to Gillette, Wyoming to operate Kluver Caged Eggs. Bill and Audrey moved to Sheridan County in 1964, and then moved to Billings, Montana in 1972. Bill passed on in 1979, and Audrey continued to reside in Billings until moving to Henderson, Nevada in 1994. Audrey was active in the Sunshine 4-H Club of Recluse as a member and leader. She held memberships in the Pleasant Hour Club, 4-G Club, CC Women’s Club, and Eagles Auxiliary. After moving to Gillette she became an avid bowler. Audrey started as a Mary Kay consultant in 1980, retiring her business in 2008. Cremation has taken place. A memorial and burial of ashes in Recluse cemetery next to her beloved husband Bill will be held at a future date. Memorials and remembrances may be sent to Recluse Community Trust, Box 72, Recluse, Wyoming 82725.
Ann L. Sikora
May 25, 1918 – October 16, 2010
Ann L. Sikora, 92, of Sheridan passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 16, 2010. She was born on May 25, 1918 to Frank and Mary (Banas) Potoscar on her family's homestead on Beatty Gulch north of Sheridan. Ann rode horseback to attend the Wagner School, a one room school house, through the 8th grade. She then continued her education at Sheridan High School. In 1940 she married
Robert Canoy in Grass Range, MT. To this marriage one daughter was born, Donna Maria. They later divorced and in 1945, she married
Anton Sikora in Hardin, MT. She graduated from Sheridan Beauty School in 1946, then owned and operated Sikora's Beauty Shop for 3 years. They moved to Astoria, OR in 1951, when Anton was recalled to serve in the Korean Conflict. Returning in 1954, she remained in Sheridan until the time of her death. To this marriage, two daughters were born, Toni and Debra. Ann was an excellent cook, avid reader, and loved working outside. She took pride in caring for her yard, vegetable and flower gardens, and the were immaculate. She loved the company of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. One thing she will always be remembered for was her hospitality and sharing a cup of tea with everyone who came to visit. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Amelia Barnes and Rose Marie Davis and two brothers, Frank Potoscar and John Potoski and daughter Maria Matteson. She is survived by her daughters, Toni (Jim) Ankney of Sheridan, Debra (Vance) Pruss, of Sheridan, five grandchildren: William (Bill) Matteson of Sheridan, Molly Matteson, Grants Pass, OR, Ashlee (Jason) Jensen, Ree Heights, SD, Jenna Ankney of Belle Fourche, SD, Marlo (Kip) Slaybaugh, Elko, NV: four great grandchildren; Sheradyn, Addi, Kaiden, and Keanan Slaybaugh, of Elko, NV. At her request, cremation has taken place and private family memorial services will be held at a later date. If you wish, memorials may be made to the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY, 82801.Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.