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William Allen Ackerley Age 66 of Sheridan, WY
Died Wednesday, August 8, 2001, at his Sheridan home.
Born August 29, 1934, in Sheridan, to Allen & Cora Ann (McDaniels) Ackerley
He grew up on the ranch on Buffalo Creek. Attended Buffalo Creek School and Sheridan schools. In first grade, he received the highest achievable score for reading. An honor of which he was especially proud. He married Goldie Ann Sayer in 1951 and they ranched on the Buffalo Creek homestead. He drove trucks and worked all over Wyoming on road construction. In 1972, he married Cheryl Fender and they operated Ackerley & Son Excavating with son Billy Lee. They also ranched, owned the Holiday Lodge Motel and the Ranch House restaurant. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, his church, playing his guitar and mouth harps, gardening, woodworking and spending time playing with his beloved grandson, Chance William Ackerley. He lived in Sheridan his last year hauling mail to Billings, MT and Casper, WY, along with driving trucks for Mullinax. He was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church where he spent many happy hours playing music and singing.
Also preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Allen Ackerley.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SON - Billy Lee Ackerley, Wyarno, WY
DAUGHTER - Judith Ann Ackerley, Casper
GRANDSON - Chance William Ackerley, Casper
BROTHER - Albert Ackerley, Elko, NV
SISTER - Marge Rose, Mesa, AZ
SEVERAL NIECES, NEPHEWS AND COUSINS
GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL OF CREMAINS WITH BE 2:00PM ON MONDAY (AUG.13TH) IN SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY WITH PASTOR JOHN GRAHAM OFFICIATING.
ARRANGEMENTS ARE WITH CHAMPION FERRIES FUNERAL HOME
Memorials may benefit the Seventh Day Adventist Church
John Thomas Ahern, 63, of Clearmont passed away at his residence.
John was born on July 25, 1938, to Maurice "Pat" and Mary ( Smith) Ahern in Buffalo, Wyoming. He grew up in the Arvada area, graduating from Arvada High School. While in high school, John was Student Body President and Captain of the basketball team. After graduation, he attended and graduated from Sheridan College, and later attended the University of Wyoming. John ranched for most of his life in the Arvada area. He enjoyed team roping, studying the history of Wyoming, basketball, and working with horses. John was a member of the Eagles Lodge .
He is survived by his son, John Ahern and wife Fleur of Saratoga Springs, New York; his two daughters, "Petey" MacCarty and husband Brian of Sheridan and Anne Ahern of Loxahatchee, FL; and two grandchildren, Will MacCarty and Ty MacCarty.
Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2001, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Buffalo, Wyoming. Interment will follow in the Willow Grove Cemetery. A reception will follow interment at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Recreational Hall, hosted by the Altar Society. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Johnson County Fairgrounds in care of Ryan Fieldgrove, Wyoming Bank & Trust, 99 S. Main Street, Buffalo, WY, 82834.
William Donald Babione
“Bill”
1955 - 2001
William Donald Babione, age 46 of Sheridan, WY, died Thursday, August 9, 2001, in a motorcycle accident on the family ranch.
Bill was born January 16, 1955, in Sheridan to Clinton and Ivy (Lauer) Babione. He grew up on the family ranch just south of Sheridan. He attended Meade Creek School through sixth grade and then went to Big Horn middle and high school.
Bill married Danna Felde on March 31, 1979, in Sheridan. Bill and Danna have two girls, Jennifer Ann and Stephanie Louise. He lived and worked on the family ranch all his life. He was a ditch rider for several years for two ditch companies in the Banner/Story area.
Bill was a member of the Sheridan County Rodeo Board and was an avid supporter of 4-H and FFA. He enjoyed working on his ranch, being with family and friends and doing anything with his daughters, his pride and joy. He also enjoyed working with leather, making saddles and sitting around visiting with his friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Cecil.
Bill is survived by his wife Danna of Sheridan; two daughters Jennifer and Stephanie of Sheridan; two sisters Bea Hutson of Sheridan and Joyce Johnson of Billings, MT; brother Richard Babione of Riverton, WY; nieces Donna Hutson and Christene Williamson; nephews Rusty Hutson, Virgil Babione, Gary Babione, Clint Babione, Danny Babione, Kenny Babione and Nathan Williamson; great nephews Cory Babione, Josh Hutson, Brandon Babione and Pete Babione; great nieces Danielle Babione and Ashley Babione.
Memorial service will be 10:00am on Tuesday (Aug. 14th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Gifford officiating.
Memorials may benefit Bill Babione’s Daughter’s College Fund, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
Steven M. Badgett age 43 of Sheridan, WY
Died Wednesday, September 5, 2001, in the V.A. Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, of cancer
Born June 7, 1958, in Sheridan
Parents - Mark & Carolyn (Barker) Badgett
He grew up and graduated high school in Sheridan. Enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in the 82nd Airborne. He lived in N. Carolina for several years until returning to Sheridan in 1990. He married Irene Jackson on October 25, 1990, in Sheridan. He worked for Guernsey Stone and then worked at the Holiday Inn until 1999. He then owned and operated Mountain Manufacturing. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #43, Kalif Shrine, York Rite and the Director's Staff. He enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing.
His father preceded him in death.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Irene Badgett, Sheridan
SONS - John Badgett, Fayetteville, NC
Gabriel Badgett, Sheridan
DAUGHTERS - Camie and Monica Jackson, Sheridan
MOTHER - Carolyn Badgett, Sheridan
SISTERS - Patricia Benskin, Cheyenne, WY
Brenda Rodriguez, Sheridan
NUMEROUS AUNTS, UNCLES, NIECES, NEPHEWS AND COUSINS.
Viewing will be 1:00pm until 7:00pm on Monday (Sep. 10th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00am on Tuesday from First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Keys officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Masonic #43 Section. Military rites are by the Wyoming National Guard and the American Legion.
Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the Shrine Crippled Children Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801
Harriet L. Bartels
August 25, 1916 - August 17, 2001
Harriet L. Bartels nee Hollenbaugh passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital, Billings, MT, on Friday, August 17, 2001,
Viewing will be Tuesday (Aug. 21st) 9:00am until 12:00noon from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Tuesday from Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kirk Peters officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Harriet was born on August 25, 1916, in Cheyenne Wells, CO, to William T. and Lillian M. (Bogert) Hollenbaugh. After graduating from Blair Business College in Colorado Springs, CO, she worked in the bookkeeping/secretarial field until she met Walter P. Bartels and they were married on August 28, 1937, in Colorado Springs.
While raising their children and later working at First National Bank in Glenwood Springs, CO, Harriet enjoyed crocheting blankets for her children and grandchildren. She spent many years teaching Sunday school and acting as Sunday School Superintendent. This ministry was an outcome of her firm faith in her Lord.
The thing Harriet loved most in life was her family. One of the greatest joys was being blessed with seven great grandchildren in the year 2000, making a total of eleven with two more on the way.
Harriet and Walter moved to Sheridan in 1988 where she was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Over the years, she enjoyed quilting with other ladies in her church and was a member of the Pricilla Circle.
Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Kenneth and William; and two sisters Meryl and Dorothy.
Harriet is survived by her husband Walter of Sheridan; two sons Ralph & his wife Julia of Cheyenne, WY, and Dwayne & his fiancée Grace Serpa of El Sobrante, CA; two daughters Joy Miller & her husband Edward of Sheridan, and Judy Coleman of Portland, OR; twelve grandchildren Tika Zipp, Jeffrey Bartels, Michael Bartels, Kimberlee Staggs, Bryan Miller, Denise Miller, Christine Solti, Roger Miller, Jennifer Miller, Randall Coleman, Paul Coleman and Scott Coleman; eleven great grandchildren Zachary Coleman, Cecilia Bartels, Cassidy Miller, Alexander Coleman, Ryan Miller, Vincent Bartels, Kaleb Coleman, Emma Coleman, Mercedes Bartels, Joshua Zipp, Kimberly Solti; two sisters Irma Meisner of Rifle, CO, and Marna Warren of Montrose, CO; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may benefit Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1300 W. 5th St., Sheridan, WY 82801
Quentin L. “Q” Bilyeu
1933 - 2001
Quentin L. “Q” Bilyeu, age 68 of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, August 3, 2001, in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan. He was born on May 18, 1933, in Sheridan to Claude and Ethel (Rowen) Bilyeu.
He grew up and graduated high school in 1951 in Sheridan. Quentin was a member of the Bronc Football team and American Legion Baseball. He was the winning pitcher in the inaugural game of Thorne-Rider Stadium. He served four years in the U.S. Navy where he also played baseball.
Quentin married Mona L. Brommer in Sheridan on September 26, 1954. After the service, he attended Sheridan College graduating in 1959. He finished his college education at Nebraska State Teachers College, now known as Chadron State in Chadron, NE. Quentin graduated Cum Laude in 1961. He was a member of the Chadron State Eagles football team and was selected to the NAIA Scholastic All-American Football Team as well as being recognized as one of the top ten punters in the nation in 1960. After college he returned to Sheridan and worked as Co-ordinator in Physical and Medical Rehabilitation services at the Sheridan V.A. Medical Center until retiring in March, 1995.
Quentin was a member of the American Legion and served on the board of directors. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #43, Bronc Boosters and Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed sports, old cars, reading and his grandson Riley. He was preceded in death by his brother Keith Bilyeu.
Quentin is survived by his wife Mona of Sheridan; sons Dan & his wife Karen of Bozeman, MT, Kyle of Bozeman, MT, and Kean & his wife Tamera of Austin, TX; daughter E’Lyn Martini & her husband Jerry; grandson Riley Prill; three step grandchildren Jesse Martini, Zachary and Laura Brown; numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be from 9:00am until 6:00pm on Tuesday (Aug. 7th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00am on Wednesday from Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev.’s Ronald Nelson and Wilbur Holz officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Masonic #43 section.
Memorials may benefit American Legion Baseball, Bronc Booster Club or Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
Lina Blankenburg, longtime Sheridan resident, died Monday, August 6, 2001, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County after a short battle with cancer. She was 92.
Lina was born on June 4, 1909, in Hoechst Vlbg., Austria to Emma (Schneider) and Heinrich Gerer. Lina came to this country in March of 1927. She met and married Otto F. Blankenburg in December of the same year in Billings, Montana.
Lina always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for 70 years and a member of Martha Circle. She quilted with the ladies of the church each Wednesday from the time they started, and made and donated 20 to 30 pillows each month to the Sheridan Animal Shelter. Lina was the first female member of the United Teamsters Union in the State of Wyoming. She and her husband, Otto owned and operated the City Bakery at 44 South Main before and during the world War II years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband in 1966; her youngest son, Edward in 1982; her brother Bruno Gerer in 1975; and her sister Paula Cass in 2001.
She is survived by her son, Walter Blankenburg of Sheridan; her daughter, Clara and husband, ALefty@ Wells of Littleton, Colorado; a daughter-in-law, Jeri B. and husband, Richard Hlousek of Sheridan; grandchildren, Vicki Ditchkus of Littleton, Colorado; Kathy Wells of Los Gatos, California; Donald Blankenburg and wife Wendy of Los Angeles, California; Nyna and husband, Gary Fitzgerald of Houston, Texas; a great-grandson, Captain Gregg Johnson, USAF, of Charleston, South Carolina; Lina=s sisters, Olga Walker of Sheridan and Stephanie Fox of Portland, Oregon; sister-in-law, Margurite Gerer of Milwaukee, Oregon; and many nephews and nieces.
Lina will be sadly missed by her family and many friends, knowing she went home to her Lord.
Viewing will be held 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2001, at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Friday, August 10, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor William Heine officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to The Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund, in care of The Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1300 West Fifth Street, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801.
