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Jeanne Lee (Agnew) Sullivan, 88, passed away on February 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas, after declining health. Born on September 18, 1931, in Shawnee, Okla., Jeanne was the oldest child and only daughter of Harry and Helen Agnew. She was the big sister to three brothers, Jerry, John and James Agnew. A recipient of a Catholic education, Jeanne attended John Carroll Elementary School in Oklahoma City. She and her family moved to Tulsa her senior year where she graduated from Marquette High... Full story
Earl Dans Wallace was born April 2, 1930, in Rock Springs, Wyo. He was the second son born to Curtis L. Wallace and Olive Mildred “Jackie” Stephens Wallace. The family moved to Elk Basin, Wyo., where Earl and his older brother, Curtis, started school. He often spoke about how cold those winters were walking to school. They moved to Lovell shortly after that, and Earl and Curtis finished their schooling there and eventually married. Earl was athletic and played on Lovell’s basketball team when they took the state championship in the mid-1... Full story
Darrell Eugene Sigman was born in Sturgis, S.D., on November 18, 1929 to Charles Thomas and Berlha Mae Pfeiffer Sigman. He grew up in Sturgis and went to work in the logging industry as a logging truck driver. He met his wife, Dorothy Rader, at a dance in Hulett, Wyo. On March 18, 1950 they were wed in Sturgis, S.D. To this union was born four children, daughter, Donna Mae and sons, Thomas, Lee and Ron. They lived in Gillette, Wyo., for 30 years where Darrell worked in the oil industry on the... Full story
Richard E. Abbott, 82, died June 23, 2022, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness. No services are planned.... Full story
Donna Swatman was born Donna Elizabeth Miller on January 3, 1938, to Donald Miller and Madeline Welch Miller in Orofino, Idaho. Donna attended school in Orofino and graduated high school there in 1955. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave Swatman in 1992; and husband, Thomas Young in 2021. She is survived by her brother, Thomas (Yvonna) Miller; children, James (Rebecca) Swatman, Jeffrey (Linda) Swatman, Elaine (Gregory) Englehart, Daniel (Amy) Swatman, and Holly (Troy) Lake; and numerous grandchildren and great... Full story
LaVern Leon "Corky" Cornish, 76, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Corky was born on November 17, 1945, in Ainsworth, Neb.. His parents, Bob and Violet Cornish, made a home for him in Ainsworth for his earlier years, but then moved to Dubois, Wyo., where he attended high school, and always joked around that he probably built the city hall there at the time for all the fines he paid for being mischievous. In the early 70's, he and his parents moved to... Full story
Carol Delilah (Sessions) Sheets went to be with her Savior surrounded by family on Monday, May 30, 2022. Carol was born April 21, 1953, to Newell and Daisy Sessions in Greybull, Wyo. Carol loved her family more than anything. She had a great enjoyment for camping, whether it be at Paintrock Lakes in the Big Horns or Wood River for hunting outside Meeteetse. Carol took her career very seriously. She was always advocating for her staff, but mostly for her residents and participants. Carol worked... Full story
Mary Ellen (Sanderlin) Farmer, 84, passed away June 8, 2022, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Mary was born February 10, 1938, to Edd Drayton and Rose Ellen (Sanford) Sanderlin. She received her education in Thermopolis, Wyo., graduating with the class of 1956. She was a member of the National Honor Society and also a cheerleader during her high school years. Following graduation, she attended Casper College where she received an associate's degree. She began her career in... Full story
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
