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Randall "Randy" Lee Wahler, 75, died peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his home in Thermopolis after a long battle with cancer. The son of James and Jewel (Cover) Wahler, he was born July 12, 1948, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Following high school he attended a year of college. In September, 1967 he joined the Army National Guard, serving seven years. In 1969, Randy married Patricia Todorovich in Thermopolis. To this union was born two children, Corey and Dawn Wahler. Pat died in 2009 due to...
Staff Sergeant Stanley Simpson, 75, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at home, due to health issues. He was born April 25, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late Stanley and Phoebe Clement Simpson. He enlisted in the US Army in 1966. He served in numerous different locations, including 2 tours in Vietnam. Being a Medi Vac for 16 years, he was one of the first responders to the mass casualty at Jonestown, Guyana. He loved flying helicopters, with his secu...
Lifetime Thermopolis resident Jacque Reed peacefully passed away on June 24, 2024. Jacque was born in East Thermopolis, on May 3, 1928, to Frank and Bertha Reed. He was raised on the Owl Creek family ranch. Frank passed away in 1935 and Jacque and his mother, through hard work and perseverance were able to hold on to the ranch during the Depression. Jacque attended a one room school house and at times he was the only student enrolled. As a high school student, Jacque actively supported the War...
Dorothy Lou Knighten, 84, who was born on July 17, 1939, passed away on May 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. No services are planned....
Suzanne Levinson Samelson died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home in Thermopolis, Wyo., with her beloved husband at her side. She was 73 years old. Suzanne was born in Newark, N.J., grew up in Verona, N.J., and lived on the West Side of Manhattan, N.Y., for 46 years prior to moving to Thermopolis, WY in 2014. She graduated from Verona High School with the Class of 1968 and Barnard College in 1972. While living in NYC Suzanne had a varied career. From antique and gift shop entrepreneur at...
It is with great sadness to announce the unexpected passing of Catherine Ann Holton on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Catherine was born on October 31, 1944, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Jim and Mary Ellen Holton. She visited Wyoming in her early years and fell in love with the star. She moved to Jackson Hole and later Casper where she became a teacher in Casper then Midwest until her retirement. She then move to Thermopolis where she had always dreamed to live. She is survived by her daughters,...
Dorothy Louise Haratyk took the righteous right hand of the Lord Jesus as he led her to her eternal home on Friday May 17, 2024, at the age of 98. She was born in Leeco, Ky., on December 23, 1925, the first of five children to DeWitt A. Dole and Faye Vivian Dole. Dorothy was married to the love of her life, Joseph R. Haratyk, and they had two wonderful children. She was a wonderful homemaker and a successful businesswoman. Dorothy lived in many areas of the country including Wyoming, Oregon,...
Michael McCarthy, 66, passed away on May 3, 2024. He was born on August 19, 2024. Also known as Raccoon Mike, he was quite a handyman and could fix anything or build anything. Mike retired from Aspen Tree service two years ago due to medical reasons and passed away peacefully in his home in Canyon Village. He was a Christian and loved animals including his dog (DOG). His interests included walking, hanging out with his friends outside, playing with his dog and helping out his friends whenever...
Carol Adeline Faith, 79, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness where she had resided the past four years. Born August 12, 1944, in casper, Wyo., she was one of three children of Clarence U. and Geraldine L. (Wray) Moore, Sr. Growing up in Bonneville, Wyo., she attended school in Shoshoni. She attended Northwest Community College in Powell for a year. Carol started working as a waitress at Hells Half Acre Restaurant. There she met Tom Barker who was a highway construction worker. They later married and had...
Darvin "Darv" Matthew Jemming, 87, passed away on May 3, 2024, in Thermopolis, Wyo. A proud descendant of Luxembourg Catholic Immigrants, Darv was born July 10, 1936, in his grandmother's home in Alton, Iowa. He was the only child of Frank and Margie Konz Jemming. In 1938, they moved to Lincoln, Neb. His family later moved to Hastings, Neb., where his Dad worked at the Naval Ammunition Depot during WWII. Darv attended St. Cecilia's Catholic School in Hastings until the war ended and they...
Harvey Michael Simmons, 52, passed away on May 3, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Harvey was born on April 10, 1972, in San Jose, Calif., the youngest child born to Kent William and Gloria Lynn (Hull) Simmons. He grew up in American Fork, Utah. Following his graduation from Lehi High School Harvey served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Carolina. In his younger years, he loved spending time at amusement parks, swimming, and spendin...
Martha Elizabeth Johnson, 89, Killdeer, N.D., died on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Hill Top Home of Comfort, Killdeer. Services will be held at a later date. On a cool November day in 1934, it was 44 degrees around Gary, Ind. -a beautiful baby girl was born to James and Sally Terrell. Martha Elizabeth was welcomed by a brother who was 1 1/2 years older than her. They grew up to be best friends and would often go on "double dates" in their teen years. Any young man who wanted to come "courting"...
Surrounded by his family, Alva "Joe" Doak, 74, passed away from Liver Cancer on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Mont. Joe was born April 25, 1949, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Betty Earl and adopted by Alva W. and Lillian Doak. He attended school in Thermopolis until 1964 when his family moved to Ten Sleep, Wyo., where he graduated with the Class of 1967. After college at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D., Joe returned to Thermopolis and purchased the...
Gerald (Jerry) Lee Miller, Jr., formerly of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away the morning of April 18, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich. Jerry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane; and their children, Ashleigh (David), Jarrod, Anderson (Andrew), and Arica. He loved his kids more than anything and could not have been more proud of them. He is also survived by the lights of his life - grandchildren, Aiden, Connor, Adaline, Stella, Henry, Isaac and Michael; siblings, Jason (...
Margaret (Medley) Mecca was born in Harrison County, Ind., on December 13, 1933, to Toy and Mary Medley. She died peacefully on the evening of Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Hospice of Laramie in Laramie, Wyo. Margaret was one of six siblings, including brothers, Willard, Luke, and Richard Medley, and sisters, Marie Werkmeister and Emma Ryan, all of whom have preceded her in death. In 1939, Margaret's family relocated from Harrison County to Casmalia, Calif. Her father Toy worked for the railroad an...
It is with profound sadness and eternal love that we announce the passing of Michelle Jamie Raymond, who left us peacefully on April 8, 2024, after a short illness. She was known for her love of family and dogs, as well as her generosity, humor, intelligence and adventurous spirit. At age 5, she taught her 3-year-old brother Matt to read. Michelle was born on Oct. 13, 1968, in Duluth, Minn. She grew up in St. Michael, Minn., and Thermopolis, Wyo., before moving in 1985 to the Bay Area in California. Most recently, she lived in Vallejo, Calif.,...
Virginia Rae Brewer, born in Livingston, Mont., peacefully passed surrounded by her loved ones. Throughout her life, which took her to various places, she found her steadfast anchor in Thermopolis, where she resided intermittently since 1957. Virginia's journey was marked by love and companionship. She was married to Torlef Redland and later to Albert Blais, and though life brought its changes, she remained steadfast in her affection. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love....
Thermopolis resident, Landis F. Webber, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Hot Springs Health after a period of declining health. The only child of Vernon and Alberta (Merrill) Webber, Landis was born March 13, 1932, in Los Angeles, Calif. His Aunt Mary Merrill brought him to Thermopolis at the age of three months where he was raised by his aunt and grandparents on Owl Creek. A rancher all of his life, he owned and leased ranches throughout Hot Springs County, only retiring in his...
Stephany Anne Roden passed away suddenly February 11, 2024, at the Billings Clinic Hospital, In Billings, Mont., from complications of her internal organs, she had suffered from Covid nineteen, and her recovery was in progress. Stephany will be mourned and greatly missed by her family, friends, and the people whose lives were touched by her loving kindness and vibrant personality. Stephany's remains were cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Thermo...
Ronald "Ronnie" Neil Richardson passed away in Eagan, Minn., on March 18, 2024, with his beloved wife of 26 years, Dianne, by his side. Ron was born to MaryAnn (Sterkel) and Donald Richardson on October 31, 1950, in Lander, Wyo. He attended school in Pomeroy, Wash., before graduating from Melstone Sr. High in 1969 and then enlisting in the US Marine Corps. After a brief stint in the Marines, Ron served in the US Army for 20 years until his retirement. Ron's love of country and his patriotism...
Peggy Ann Schneider, 79, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 21, 2024 in Dickinson, N. D. She was born in Powell, Wyo., on November 15, 1944, to Forrest "Bud" and Margaret "Marge" (Keller) Wheeler. She was the second of four children. Peggy lived in Powell until she married the love of her life, Philip Schneider on May 25, 1963. After living in San Diego while Phil was in the Navy, they moved to Thermopolis in 1966. She was the proud mother of two sons, Richard and Kevin. Peg...
David Lee Snow, 73, left this earth to join his heavenly Father in paradise on March 12, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1950, to Shirley (Javernick) and George Snow in Canon City, Colo. After high-school, David went into the United States Air Force for a time. After receiving an honorable discharge, he married Collette and had two children, Stephanie Marie and David Wayne. David always had a creative flare, excelling in any artistic endeavor he chose. From painting to woodworking, and...
Linda Louise Coleman passed away on February 25, 2024, surrounded by her family after an eight-year battle with Wegener’s Granulomatosis disease. Linda was born in Caldwell, Idaho, on November 14, 1941, to Harvey and Louise (Kelly) Weeks. Her family moved to Bairoil, Wyo., before settling in Thermopiles, Wyo. Linda attended school in Thermopiles and later attended college at Casper College. During this time, she met and married the father of her three daughters, the late Micky Ford, who later divorced. They moved to Kelso, Wash. Linda worked f...
Mabel Bulman, 73, passed away February 28, 2024, at Hot Springs Health after a period of declining health. One of six children of Clifford and Mabel (Coleman) Murrain, she was born September 17, 1950, in Worland, Wyo. Known as “Dolly”, she lived in the Thermopolis area most of her life. An avid seamstress, she often quilted projects for Christmas and birthday gifts. She enjoyed family history. Her other passion being ceramics, you would find her cleaning and painting pieces that she then gave away to family and friends. Never without a pet, Dol...
Bonita Joan (Blakesley) Crawford, known fondly as "Bonnie Jo", passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, in Lakewood, Colo., at the age of 87. She was born on June 4, 1936, in Conrad, Mont., to Jack and Claudine (Cox) Blakesley. The family moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., when she was a young girl. There she attended the Thermopolis Grade and Middle Schools, and graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1954. In 1960, Bonnie married Robert Johnson, and in 1961 gave birth to a daughter,...
