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Catherine Lois "Cathy" Drageset, 70, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at her residence in Thermopolis, Wyo., after a period of declining health. Born November 16, 1951, in Thermopolis, she was one of four children of Saul and Jene (Spinus) Larson. She worked in her parent's drugstore for several years. A caregiver for much of her life, she later acquired her CNA degree of which she most proud. Cathy was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Eagles Lodge and BPOE. Her joy was any outdoor activities... Full story
John A. Huckman, Jr, 75, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Memorial services will be January 22 at 10 a.m. at Hot Springs Christian Church.... Full story
Thomas John Young passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness. He was born on January 30, 1937, to Norm and Billie Young. His first home was the electric plant in the Midwest oil field with his parents and his brother, Orin Young. His family enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing, something which Tommy enjoyed most of his life. Living in the small community of the electric plant, made him appreciate family and friends. Tommy graduated from Midwest... Full story
Gay, sweet and clever, she will be your friend forever" That was the description of Jacque Dee (Skelton) Johnson in her class of 1961 Bobcats yearbook, and it remained true through her final hours. Jacque loved people and made friends everywhere she went- she talked to anyone, uplifted everyone, and was kind to all. Her infectious laughter and cheerful nature went before her and enveloped everyone she encountered- even teasing the fella recently sitting at the next table in the Black Bear that... Full story
Melinda Anne (Reifer) Drew, 63, passed away on January 3, 2022, at Hot Springs Health. She was born on January 1, 1958, in Fromberg, Mont., to Benjamin Russell and Edna May (Unken) Reifer. Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 5 at Riverside Cemetery in Thermopolis with military honors.... Full story
George Allen Kelly, 63, passed away Monday, December 27, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born July 5, 1958, in Great Falls, Mont., he was one of seven children of George and Goldie (McGovern) Granger. Following his graduation from high school he joined his family in Thermopolis in 1974. Although disabled he enjoyed a full life. Active in the Eagles Lodge, as was his entire family, he served a time as President. He was proud of his 22 year sobriety aided by the Hot Springs Counseling... Full story
Raymond Eldon Maret, 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Ray was born on a ranch near Thermopolis, Wyo., on September 15, 1930, to parents Don W. Maret and Anna Johnson Maret. He attended school there, graduating from Hot Springs County High School in 1948. After a couple of years at University of Wyoming, he joined the National Guard and served in the Korean War, where he was injured by an exploding shell. After a long recovery in the hospital, he returned to the University of Wyoming and earned a Masters degree in Geology in... Full story
Raymond Eldon Maret, 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Ray was born September 15, 1930, on a ranch near Thermopolis, Wyo., and attended school there, graduating from Hot Springs County High School in 1948. After a couple of years at University of Wyoming, he joined the National Guard and served in the Korean War, where he was injured by an exploding shell. After a long recovery in the hospital, he returned to the University of Wyoming and earned a Masters degree in Geology in 1956, and graduated at the top of his class. Ray... Full story
June Robinson Mueller, 99, passed away December 12, 2021, at her home in Horicon, Wis. June was the daughter of H. A. and Arlene Robinson of Thermopolis, Wyo. June met and married Kenneth V. Mueller during World War II. They raised their family in Ken’s hometown of West Bend, Wis. June is survived by her children, Karen Mueller of West Bend, Sue Mueller and Steve Mueller both of Madison, and Linda (Ric) Watson of Horicon; and her brother, Keith (Josie) Robinson of Littleton, Colo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, in 1992; sons, K... Full story
Jerry Wayne Schlager, 86, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Born October 18, 1935, in Scottsbluff, Neb., he was one of four children of Walter and Ann (Dorn) Schlager. The family moved from Torrington, Wyo., to Casper where Jerry graduated from high school. On July 30, 1954, he married Betty J. Schrader in Casper. He began his work career as a farmer/rancher, then was employed by Standard Oil/Amoco Bulk Plant for thirty years. In October of 1984... Full story
Tori Lynn Rollins lost her courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family on November 29, 2021, at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center in Colorado sixteen months after being diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma Cancer. Tori was 23 years old; born on July 10, 1998, at Hot Springs County hospital to parents Justin and Elaine Rollins. The Rollins family lived in Thermopolis briefly before moving to Manderson, Wyo., in 2000 where she grew up and went to school. Through hunting, fishing, and... Full story
Letamae French, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep November 27, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Kerry, in Eagle, Nebr., where she had resided the past 2 ½ years. Born October 15, 1931, in Waco, Neb., she was one of nine children of Miller and Inez (Valentine) Adkisson. In 1949 she graduated from Lincoln High School in Nebraska, then entered into marriage with Floyd French in June. The couple ranched in the northeastern Colorado area for four years, then to Denver where Floyd... Full story
Donna Jo Haratyk, age 71, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on November 18, 2021. She entered this life on September 22, 1950, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Dole) Haratyk in Thermopolis, Wyo. With a generous heart, Donna loved helping people and chose to become a nurse. She worked as a nurse in prisons and as a pediatric disability nurse. Donna enjoyed gardening, traveling, painting, creating stained glass art, and spending time with animals, especially dogs. She was an active member of the Episcopal Church. Donna was a wonderful... Full story
Master Sargent John James Roark, 73, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, after a short illness. Born August 18, 1948 in Rome, N. Y., he was one of nine children of John and Betty (Rapp) Roark. Following high school he joined the US Air Force where he served 20 years, seeing much of the world. After meeting Ellen in Utah in 1992, the couple wed in 1994 in New York. They moved to Thermopolis in 2009. John was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed fishing, playing darts, and... Full story
Daniel Lee Herdt passed away early Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021, from congestive heart failure. He passed with his wife by his side in his home in Thermopolis, Wyo. Dan was born August 20, 1956, to Wilbert and Shirley Herdt of Torrington, Wyo. He was oldest of four children and enjoyed playing football, baseball, and basketball in his youth. He graduated from Torrington High School in 1974. He attended college at Eastern Wyoming College, the University of Wyoming, and Casper College. He... Full story
Roger Keith Mayne, 67, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at his home in Thermopolis surrounded by his family. Born May 6, 1956, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was one of seven children of Alex and Elizabeth (McKeehan) Mayne. He was named All State Football Player in Ohio in 1971, and graduated from Kings Mills High School in 1972. He served in the US Air Force four years where he developed his love for Wyoming. After military duty he was employed as Inventory Specialist/Civil Engineer at Connector I... Full story
Master Sargent John James Roark, 73, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, after a short illness. Born August 18, 1948, in Albany, N.Y., he was one of nine children of John and Betty (Rapp) Roark. Following high school he joined the US Air Force where he served 20 years, seeing much of the world. After meeting Ellen in Utah in 1992, the couple wed February 10, 1994, in New York. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 2009. John was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post 2218 where he enjoyed... Full story
Janice Darlene Keith Turner, 61, loving wife, sister and mother of 5 children passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Janice was born on March 3, 1960, in Boise City, Okla., to Donald Bedford Keith and Peggie Suitor. At 19 years old she became a Certified Nursing Assistant and attended Texas State Technical Institute for their highway equipment program. Janice worked as a CNA on and off for many years, including the hospitals in Boise City, Oklahoma and in Thermopolis, Wyo. She later... Full story
Graveside services for Letamae French, 90, will be held Wednesday, December 8 at 2 p.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery. She died November 27 in Waco, Neb.... Full story
Jack W. Wise, 79, of Coshocton passed away at home on November 21, 2021. Jack was born in Stafford, Kan. on August 14, 1942, to the late Warren and Helen (Hainey) Wise. He graduated from Hot Springs High School in Thermopolis, Wyo., and served in the United States Army. On May 30, 1963, he met his future wife Marian (Parrish) Wise and they moved to Laramie, Wyo., where he was employed as a city police officer. They made an abrupt career change and moved to Bartlesville, Okla., where Jack went... Full story
Emma Bryant Dorman passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born January 3, 1994, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was the daughter of John Dorman, Jr. and Kimberlee (Bryant) Dorman. Emma graduated from HSCSD#1, May of 2012. Emma's greatest joy was her son, Kyson, and spending time with her family. She enjoyed softball, volleyball and being a friend. Emma was currently employed at Bank of Thermopolis. Emma is survived by her son, Kyson; father, John (Meri Ann); sister, Haeley (Jason); nieces and... Full story
Donna Brown, 87, of Cody, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born prematurely on December 29, 1933, in Kirby, Wyo., and in order to keep her alive she was put in a shoebox and then placed in a coal stove oven. She and her older sister, Barbara, were raised by their maternal grandparents. The family later moved to Thermopolis and when she was sixteen years old, she began working at Reesy Drug Store at the lunch counter. One day a handsome cowboy came in,... Full story
Robert Lester "Bob" James, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born October 25, 1930, in Rawlins, Wyo., he was one of six children of Staunton L. and Blanche (Souther) James. During high school and thereafter he was a cowboy with the Bloomquist ranch on Bridger Creek until induction in the US Army during the Korean War. After his discharge from the service he served in the Army National Guard. Bob became a welder/boilermaker which became his... Full story
Robert “Bobby” Burns Lewis, 62, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away on November 9, 2021, at Warren Group Home. Bobby was raised in Cody, Wyo., but at age 12 he moved to be a part of the community of Thermopolis for the next 50 years. Bobby loved doing things with the folks from Big Horn Enterprises; picnics, group events, like Games of Ability, and group trips like going to the Black Hills. He enjoyed them all. Bobby enjoyed flying and looked forward to seeing his brother, and his family in Seattle, Wash., now currently residing in Lake Alfred, F... Full story
Dr. Hilliard Edmond "Ches" Chesteen, Jr., 93, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness where he had resided the past few months. He was born to Hilliard and Mamie (Green) Chesteen on November 21, 1927, in Kilmichael, Miss. In 1982 he married DonElla Hoffart in Casper, Wyo., which blended a family of eleven children. They maintained a vacation home in Thermopolis, Wyo., until permanently moving there following retirement in the 80's. Ches graduated from... Full story
