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Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Mortimore, 59, of Thermopolis, Wyo., began the ultimate vacation on Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. A vacation that came far too soon, but one she'd prepared herself for after battling cancer bravely. Rebecca Lynn Westlake was born September 19, 1964, in Riverton, Wyo., to Alan Dwight and Juanita Kaye (Leake) Westlake. Becky grew up in Riverton, Wyo., and graduated Riverton High School with the class of 1982. She met her future...
Otis Franklin Nelson, 81, passed away peacefully on September 8 after a long period of declining health. Otis F. Nelson was born on August 9, 1943, son of Franklin H. and Delta E. (Jones) Nelson in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was the seventh of nine children. Otis graduated from HSCHS in Thermopolis in 1961. After high school Otis attended college and played football NWCC (Northwest College) in Powell, Wyo. He enlisted in the Navy in 1966 and spent the majority of his Naval career on the USS Spinax, a...
Debra Diane Coillouete, 73, passed away at her residence in Thermopolis, August 16, 2024. She was born September 11, 1950 in Deadwood, South Dakota, the daughter of Dale and Patricia Ann (Towler) Marvin. She married Larry Caillouette in Worland, Wyoming and the couple later divorced. Her life’s occupation was as a medical editor and transcriptionist in the medical industry. Those surviving include grandchildren Liam Aaron, Grace Whitt and Kaden Wood. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages may be offered at w...
Michael "Mike" McDaniel was born on October 31, 1955, to Charles Jerry McDaniel and Peggy Ruth McDaniel (Daniels) in Alpine, Utah. He passed away on August 21, 2024. He spent four years in the Army in European Public Relations. He had a short marriage to an unknown woman. His second marriage to Val ended in tragedy when she died in a crash. He then picked up his life and moved to Wyoming and met Annie Mea Longtine. They were married on December 31, 2002. Five months after Annie's passing, Mike...
Duane Watkin Watkins, 89, died August 27, 2024, at his home in Hot Springs County after a period of failing health. One of two children, Duane was born March 18, 1935, in Grand Junction, Colo., the son of Thomas and Vivian (House) Watkins. The family moved to Laramie, Wyo., in 1966. After high school Duane ranched for a while then was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He married Rose Emma Voss on March 20, 1960, in Grand Junction, Colo. He graduated from the University of Wyoming...
Reed Christian Maser passed away on August 11, 2024, at the age of 28. Reed was a beautiful and talented young man who will be fondly remembered for his vivacious enthusiasm for life. He enjoyed new experiences, meeting new people and participating in a variety of activities during his brief life; sports, dirt biking, rodeo, artwork and more recently, travel and musical endeavors. He had a heart for lost things, (puppies and people alike) and for his Savior, Jesus Christ. From the time Reed...
Connie Ann Loos, 63, passed away August 23, 2024, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper after a period of declining health. One of seven children, she was born August 31, 1960, in Eureka, Nev., the daughter of James and Eva Lou (Holloway) Hoggatt. The family moved to Wyoming in 1975. Connie came to Thermopolis in 1987. On October 10, 2004 she married Karl Loos in Thermopolis. Working throughout the retail industry for most of her life she worked as a waitress, in motels, Subway, IGA Grocery,...
Jacquelyn Ann "Jackie" Novakovich, 85, passed away Fri., Aug. 16, 2024, surrounded by her husband and family at Hot Springs Health after a short illness following two years of declining memory due to dementia. Through the past few years, Jackie never forgot Ted, the love of her life. Jackie was born in Peoria, Ill., on December 19, 1938, to Richard and Annette Broderic. She was the devoted older sister to Richard and David. Jackie took dance lessons for many years as a young girl, and her love f...
Jacquelyn Novakovich, 85, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record....
Curtis "Butch" Dean Hendrickson, 75, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his residence in Thermopolis after a time of declining health. Born July 6, 1949, in Torrington, Wyo., he was one of three children of Floyd and Mary (Davidson) Hendrickson. Following graduation from Torrington High School he married his high school sweetheart, Linda Henry, June 14, 1968. He joined the National Guard in Torrington and was employed at a grocery store for a time. The couple moved to Casper where Butch...
Judith Ann (McLaughlin) Harvey, age 83, passed away suddenly at her home in Worland on August 2, 2024. Born in Thermopolis, Wyo., Judith was the beloved daughter of Wilson Francis and Mary Frances (Hooley) McLaughlin and sister to Barbara. Judith was known for her strong personality, clarity of purpose, and unwavering determination. Her life was filled with adventure, beginning with her childhood in Wyoming and Montana as her father's work as a civil engineer took the family to various places....
Donna L. Hansen Donna L. Hansen, 83, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many passed away at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper Wyo., surrounded by her loving family on July 31, 2024. No services are planned. Judith Ann Harvey Judith Ann (McLaughlin) Harvey, 83, passed away suddenly at her home in Worland on August 2, 2024. Judith was born on October 17, 1940 in Thermopolis, Wyoming to Wilson Francis and Mary Frances (Hooley) McLaughlin. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 4 at the Church...
John Chandler Slane II passed away on July 19 at Caribou Medical Center after battling chronic degenerative joint disease.We find comfort in knowing that he is now free from pain and reunited with his parents, Georgia and Vernon Slane, his brother Walt, and his sisters Jeanette and Bertie Bea. John was born on May 13, 1943, to Vernon and Georgia Slane in Worland, Wyo. He spent his early years in Thermopolis, Wyo., before moving to Pocatello, Idaho, in 1969. Since 2008, he has called Grace,...
Sharon Markillie, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Thermopolis, Wyo., on July 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 12, 1940, in Prineville, Ore., to Vivian Wardell and Ada E. (Dalton) Bennett, the youngest of two children. Sharon grew up in Lakeview, Ore., before moving to Brookings, Ore., graduating from high school in 1958. During the summer of her sophomore year Sharon met Bert Markillie. Their chance encounter while driving...
Frank Lee Walker passed away on December 17, 2023, in Thermopolis. Frank was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on April 30, 1929. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Everywhere he went, he made an impact on people. Frank’s legacy and number one goal in life was sharing Christ with others and making sure they were going to heaven. He was kind, humble, easy to talk with, and had a great sense of humor. Even up until his final days, he was sharing the name of Jesus with all he came in contact with and made a l...
Karen Elizabeth Rickman, 64, passed away in Casper, Wyo., July 8, 2024, after a time of failing health. Born April 14, 1960, in Martinez, Calif. She was one of two children born to Lonnie and Gayla (Valentine) Newell. Raised in Martinez, she attended college in Las Vegas, Nev., with a degree in business and finance where she pursued a career in banking for most of her adult life. She had her first child, Kenneth, while living in Bakersfield, Calif., working as an administrative assistant to a...
William Matthew "Matt" Whitt, 70, of Thermopolis, passed away on June, 28, 2024, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Matt was born on September 1, 1953, in Thermopolis, the first of 5 children of Bill and Jean (Irvine) Whitt. In 1973 he enlisted in the US Navy. He attended the anti-submarine warfare school in Memphis, Tenn., and was then stationed at the Adak Alaska Naval Base. He attended nursing school in the 1980's and was well loved by his patients and those he worked with. He was a skilled carpenter and...
Kenneth "Bud" Paul Weaver, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024, in Thermopolis, Wyo., surrounded by his family. He was born on June 20, 1949, in Traverse City, Mich., to Emma Lorraine (Griffor) and Clarence Willard Weaver. Bud's family moved to Thermopolis when he was 11 years old after his parents purchased the Boysen Marina. He attended school in Shoshoni and later pursued mechanical studies in Laramie before proudly serving in the Air Force. Bud's...
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,...
