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Freddie Randle Coulter Jr. passed away on June 2, 2022, at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Mont., due to heart complications. He was 61. Also known as Randy, he was born in Columbus, Ga., on September 18, 1960 to Freddie Coulter Sr. and Ruby Fay Arrington. Randy loved hunting and fishing. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years, 9 months and 27 days until he was medically retired due to losing his leg to cancer. In the last couple of years, Freddie became involved with the VFW, he was a... Full story
Judith (Judy) Robinson West, 78, of Humble, Texas, passed away on her birthday, April 19, 2022, in her home, with her daughters by her side. This scrappy lady had an amazingly strong will to live, and never have you met a more resilient person. No matter what life threw her way, she found a way to pull herself up and put it in her rear-view mirror. We found great inspiration from her incredible ability to bounce back. She was almost painfully honest and blunt at times, but she was also the fierc... Full story
Michael Ben "Mike" Deaver, 66, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his residence outside Thermopolis, Wyo. Born August 18, 1955, in Sheridan, Wyo., he was one of three children of Robert and Evelyn (Davis) Deaver. Working on the family ranch in Gillette he was the third generation who eventually owned and operated the ranch after the passing of his parents. On July 10, 1991, he married Pam Cruse in Reno, Nev. After retiring from ranch life, the couple moved to Thermopolis in 2013.... Full story
William Frederick "Bill" Petrausch, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in a hospital in Memphis, Tenn., with kidney and related issues. Bill was born in Powell, Wyo., on June 24, 1932, to the late Dr. William Petrausch and Ruth (Rhodes) Petrausch. In 1942, the family, which now included younger brothers John and Jim, moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where Dr. Bill set up his chiropractic business initially at the Mineral Springs Hotel in State Park, then later at the McGannon Inn, just... Full story
Donald Edward Carey, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Thermopolis, Wyo., on May 31, 2022, surrounded by family. On November 23, 1935, Don was born to John Edward Carey and Frieda Caroline Schmitt in Thermopolis, Wyo. His father was the youngest Fire Boss in Gebo, Wyo., and his mother was a school teacher in Kirby, Wyo. They moved to Thermopolis and sold coal out of their shed, and then later opened Carey's Grocery next to their house. This is the house that Don grew up in and raised... Full story
Lifelong resident, Virgil R. Harris, 85, passed away May 31, 2022, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center where he received excellent care the past three years. Virgil was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on November 21, 1936, the second of three sons of Dave and Helen (Nicholson) Harris. Growing up, he loved riding horses on the ranch and helping his Great Uncle Charlie work the cattle. After a physical day of cowboying, he frequently grabbed a fishing pole with buddies and headed for the... Full story
A graveside service for Carol Delilah (Sessions) Sheets will be held on Friday, June 10 at 11 a.m.at Riverside Cemetery in Thermopolis, with Pastor Joe Moon officiating. A luncheon will be held in the Hot Springs State Park at the Smoking Water Shelter following the service. A full obituary will run in next weeks edition of the Independent Record.... Full story
Longtime resident Kathryn K Bjorklund, 98, passed away May 16, 2022, at her home in Thermopolis after a life serving her Lord, her family and her community. Born November 21, 1923, in Newcastle, Wyo., she was one of seven children of Michael and Severa (Pzinski) Koski. Following high school, Kay worked in Billings, Mont., for Carter Oil Company. On December 1, 1945, she married Guy E. Bjorklund in Billings, Mont. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 1955 where Kay was employed by First National... Full story
Anna Jane Ireland, 98, passed away January 11, 2022, in Chandler, Ariz. She was born to Enes and Janie Dale on September 9, 1923, in Rygate, Mont. Due to her mother's illness, she became the family baker at age 10. Her bread and roll recipes are a family treasure. From her sourdough starter, Anna Jane provided the sourdough pancakes for the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast during the Gift of the Waters Pageant for many years. She married Burt McKiernan in 1941 and they had four children, Dale,... Full story
Edward "Ed" Peter Hausauer, 96, passed away surrounded by his family on May 28, 2022, at Hot Springs Health Center in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was born to Jacob and Emilie (Sommer) Hausauer in Dunn Center, N. D., on July 13, 1925. Ed attended school in Dunn Center and farmed with his father. He served in the U.S. Navy toward the end of WWII before returning to farming. On July 22, 1958 Ed married Vera Rehberg and they welcomed daughter Carol in 1959. Along with family members - father Jack and... Full story
Shirley Ann Million passed peacefully in her sleep on May 19, 2022, two months shy of her 90th birthday, in Cheyenne, Wyo. She was born on July 19, 1932, in Wichita Kan., to Albert and Helen Hubbell. She had an interesting life with many diverse occupations, including being editor of the Thermopolis Independent Record, serving as personal travel secretary for the governor of Arizona, Assistant to the director of Celebrity Theater, she retired from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in... Full story
Judy Evonne Annan, 75, died Saturday, May 21, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Born April 17, 1947, in Afton, Wyo., she was one of three daughters of Wayne and Evonne (Daniels) Thornton. Judy attended school in Big Piney, Wyo. On June 1, 1963, she married Larry Keith Annan in Big Piney, Wyo. To this union was born four children. The family lived in various towns throughout Wyoming, including Cody, Shoshoni, Big Piney, LaBarge and Riverton. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 1998. Judy... Full story
Judith Irene Pulis Neese, 76, died Monday, May 16, 2022, in Benbrook, Texas. She was born June 10, 1945, the daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Harley Pulis in Worland, Wyo. At age 2 the family moved from Manderson, Wyo., to Thermopolis, Wyo., where she lived until graduating from high school in 1963. She graduated from Rockmont College in Longmont, Colo., in 1967, where she was fondly nicknamed "Giggles" by her friends. She then earned her Master's Degree in Christian Education from Southwestern... Full story
Kathryn K. “Kay”Bjorklund, 98, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at her home in Thermopolis. A celebration of her life will be held this summer in mid July.... Full story
Brooks Kaapuni Sing Luke, 85, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Uintah, Utah. He was born on February 18, 1937, in Honolulu, Hiawii, to Edward Chin and Tamar Wong Luke. Brooks was the first member of his family to graduate from high school and was top of his class. He joined the Marine Corps in July 1952 and actively pursued advanced military training in his career. He retired from the Marine Corps in June of 1975, after serving in Vietnam and receiving numerous awards,... Full story
Our dear Mom, Patricia Ann McClintock, passed peacefully on May 3, 2022, just short of her 93rd birthday, in Mission Viejo, Calif. Sunday was Mother's Day, and the McClintock Family misses her energy and witty sense of humor. She treasured her husband, Gene. She loved and enjoyed her four children, Rocky, Melanie, Harlan, and Sherri. She adored her grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, friends, exercise, and the Lord. Her many years of life in Thermopolis remained a heartfelt memory.... Full story
Harold Richard Dickinson, 91-year-old Basin resident, passed away May 7, 2022, at his home in Basin, Wyo. Harold was born June 27, 1930, in Greybull, Wyo. to Raymond and Bessie Ermil (Smith) Dickinson. Burial and graveside services were held May 11, 2022, at Shell Cemetery, aka Smith Cemetery, in Shell, Wyo. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.... Full story
Annabelle "A.B." Word, 81, of Kirby, died April 27, 2022, at 05:39 at Casper Medical Center after battling a long illness at home. Her husband and collaborator of 28 years, Barrie Lynn Bryant, was holding her hand when she died. A.B. was born August 3, 1940, in Little Rock, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents of Little Rock, Ark. She is survived by her husband, Barrie; dogs, Peeka, Layla and Rumi; cats, Nellie and Grady of Kirby, daughter, Jennifer Paige Spradley of Dallas, Texas; and... Full story
Graveside services for Bonnie Kovash, 89, will be held Friday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in next week’s edition.... Full story
Laurie Kelley, 65, died April 8, 2022, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo., after a sudden illness. Born October 20, 1956, in Absarokee, Mont., she was the daughter of William and Olga (Bjorndal) Kelley. A tough lady when she needed to be, she was employed several years as a smelter at Stillwater Mines in Montana. She also worked for the Health and Skincare company Monet. She moved to Thermopolis, working at her son's and son-in-loves bakery "The Lazy Fox" where she was the much beloved... Full story
James Allen Michel, a lifelong resident of Worland, Wyoming passed away on April 13, 2022. He was born to Henry and Eva (Jung) Michel on November 7, 1935, in Worland. He grew up on the family farm, the youngest of six siblings and attended school in Worland, graduating in 1954. He attended the University of Wyoming for one semester but then came home to work with his father on the family farm. James Allen Michel married Clarice Mae Hefenieder at Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church in Worland on... Full story
Gerald G. (Jerry) Cook, 83, died after a fall in his home. He was found with no heartbeat after some time by his wife. He was born on Dec. 26, 1938, to Wendell & Clara of Greybull, Wyo. He was one of seven sons born to this family. After graduating from Greybull High School, he moved to Thermopolis to start his life. After jobs of a beer truck driver and gas station attendant, he took his lifelong job working for a plumber who taught him the trade very well. He was able to buy the business... Full story
Longtime Thermopolis firefighter Robert Edward "Bob" Butchart, 63, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 13, 2022. Bob was born on July 22, 1958, in Chicago, Ill. In his youth, Bob's family moved to Steamboat Springs, Colo., where Bob began his lifetime commitment as a volunteer fireman. His journey as a firefighter continued when he joined and served on the Cody, Wyo., Fire Department for a number of years. Once Bob moved to Thermopolis, he fell in love with the community, and served as... Full story
Sharon Kay Burgess, 78, died Tuesday, April 12, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness in Thermopolis. She had previously resided at the Wyoming Pioneer Home for five years. Born October 10, 1943, in Rawlins, Wyoming, she was one of four children of Edward and Pauline (Ehrich) Hilbird. She was raised and educated in Rock River, Wyo. On August 1962 she married Larry Dwain Burgess in Rock River. They moved frequently as Larry was employed by Wyoming Game and Fish. In the mid '60's Sharon c... Full story
Joseph Charles Shaffer, age 83, passed away at home from natural causes on April 8, 2022. A beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Joseph (Joe) will be missed by many. Born to Glenn Dale Shaffer and Helen Delores Shaffer (née Kobielusz) in Thermopolis on June 16, 1938, Joe was one of six children. He is survived by brothers Edward LeRoy Shaffer, Dean Raymond Shaffer, Danny (Diana) Wayne Shaffer, and sister, Doris Ann Ready. Joe was married to Eloise Shaffer... Full story
