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Lila Ramona Waring, 96, passed away at Hot Springs County Hospital on September 3, 2021. Lila was born on March 21, 1925, in Garfield, Utah. She was one of four children born to Ryder and Asta (Christensen) Waring, proud Norwegian immigrants who entered the United States through Ellis Island, New York. She graduated from Granite High School in Salt Lake City in 1942. A short time after graduation, she married Wesley Guest in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. This was just three weeks before he shipped out to service in the Army in the Pacific... Full story
Charles Patrick Burnell, 70, Buffalo resident passed away Saturday afternoon in Buffalo. Charles was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on December 13, 1950, to James and Barbara Burnell. He was the oldest of six children. Following a divorce, James married Donna Patterson (Skinner), who raised all six children and was their mom. Charles went to school and graduated from Riverton, Wyo., with the class of 1969. Following graduation, he enlisted with the Navy and was stationed in Delaware as a Naval... Full story
Daniel Francis Myers, 65, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his residence in Thermopolis after a battle with liver cancer. Born May 15, 1956, in Denver, Colo., he was the son of Neil and Gladys (Turner) Myers. After graduation and earning an associate degree he joined the US Navy. Following an honorable discharge he managed a restaurant/bar until accepting employment with Village Homes/Ryland Homes building new homes, a job lasting 30 years. After retirement he established DLM... Full story
It is with many broken hearts that we announce the passing of Bart Allen Bader on August 13, 2021, in Billings, Mont. Bart was born January 9, 1965, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Carol and Martin Bader. Bart joined his older sister Melodi, and one of his fondest memories growing up was racing the trains outside Thermopolis on their horses. He loved spending summers in his younger years being mentored by Mike Ready working on his ranch. Bart lived his life following his interests and handedly soared... Full story
Richard Rankin (Hassheider) Hall, 91, passed away at Hot Springs Health Hospital with his son by his side. Dick was born August 8, 1930, in Tarrant County, (Fort Worth), Texas, and was immediately adopted by J. Harry and Cora E. (Rankin) Hassheider of Shiprock, N. M. An eternal optimist, Dick was married four times including Shirley Scholz, Sharon Liesch, Barbara Nobel and Joy Stout, all of Thermopolis. The day after graduating from Thermopolis High School in 1948 he joined the US Navy. He... Full story
Late on a hot July night a cowboy took his last ride. The bronc he rode was named Time and it was ready to collect its dues. But the cowboy was going to make the bronc earn every cent. For over two years the two battled. The Bronc stealing the Cowboys strength, making him tired with every passing day over the last two years. Every day the Cowboy woke up with a pledge to ride the bronc further than the day before. With trips to the local Doc every week to receive new infusions of strength, the... Full story
Joey Lance Johnson, 51, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home in Thermopolis surrounded by family and close friends. He fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Born January 21, 1970, in Newcastle, Wyo., he was the son of Garry and Barbara (McDaniel) Johnson. With fond memories of his childhood, Joey graduated from Newcastle High School, then attended Casper College earning several national awards in livestock judging. He then attended the University of Wyoming... Full story
Karsten L. Nettles, 83, passed away at Hot Springs Health, August 11, 2021, in Thermopolis. He was born February 24, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Denver and Vivian (Free) Nettles. Following high school he served in the US Army from 1957-1961. On April 8, 1957 he married Mary LaRue Hobbs in Elko, Nev. Prior to her death, the couple was married 52 years. A mechanic, Karsten was employed by Chopping Chevrolet, Vicklund Car Clinic, UPS and Marathon Oil. In addition, he operated a wrecker service and Karsten’s Auto Works. He enjoyed fishi... Full story
Anna Amelia Schmidt Lewis, longtime Cody, Wyo., resident, peacefully passed away in Bozeman, Mont., on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, after an extended battle with head and neck cancer. Anna was born Jan. 1, 1946, at the Lovell, Wyo., hospital, seconds after midnight. Her mother, Margaret Grimes Schmidt, claimed the doctors delayed the birth so Anna could be the first baby of the new year. She met her future husband, Johnny H. Lewis, in grade school. They became high school sweethearts, married on... Full story
Arley Love, 83, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Hot Springs Health, after a long, valiant fight with cancer. He soldiered through his last few months, still determined to take care of his own home and yard. Although he was willing to begin another round of cancer treatments, sadly, his body said, "no more." Arley was born in Thermopolis, on August 24, 1937, the eldest child of Cleo and Daisy (Renner) Love. Apart from three years spent in Burlington, where he... Full story
Jane Lynn Oldridge, 69, of Thermopolis, passed away in her bed unexpectedly the morning of Friday, August 6, 2021, after a nice day planning her favorite activities, a shopping trip to Cody, Wyo., and a visit to the LDS Temple in Billings, Mont. Born June 7, 1952, in London, Ontario, Jane became a Canadian Southern Belle when her family moved to St Petersburg, Fla., when she was 12 years old. After graduating from the University of South Florida with a degree in Southern American History, Jane... Full story
Joey Lance Johnson, 51, died Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home in Thermopolis. Services are tentatively planned for Saturday, September 25. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record.... Full story
Billy Max Daniels, 79, passed away Wednesday morning, July 21, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born September 27, 1941 in Rural, Converse County, Wyo., the son of Wayne and Laura Mae "Freeda" (Keehmer) Daniels. He graduated from Shoshoni High School and shortly after married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Joan Oneyear, December 17, 1960. They had two children, Delbert Wayne and Darlene Marie, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren, soon to be six. At 12...
Donald Jack "Don" Gourley, 71, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness in Thermopolis after a long struggle with cancer. Born December 22, 1950, in Thermopolis, Wyo., he was the son of Jack and Charlotte (Einer) Gourley. He graduated from Thermopolis High School. For most of his life he worked in the oilfield industry operating submersible pumps. He was employed by Reda Pump, Clays Pump Service in Powell, Wyo., and a service in China. A member of BPOE...
A.J. Bauer, 83 of Thermopolis, passed away July 22, 2021, after a period of declining health at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. He was born November 2, 1937, the oldest child of Welby and Monica (Meick) Bauer. He graduated from Thermopolis High School where he met his wife, Bonnie Lou Shafer. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage and in that union had two children, Debra and Joe. A.J. was a cowboy at heart which guided the foundation for his family. He lived by the example of...
Henry J. May, Jr. passed away on July 14, 2021, from complications of brain cancer at home with his wife at his side in Minneapolis, Minn. Henry was born in Douglas, Wyo., on February 1, 1959, to Henry and Helen May, joining three siblings in Glendo, Wyo., Mary Margaret, Bernadette and Louis (Butch). In May 1967 the family relocated to Thermopolis, Wyo., where Henry attended school. He graduated as salutatorian with the class of 1977 from Hot Springs County High School. He attended the...
Clarice Mae Michel, 84-year-old lifelong resident of Worland, Wyo., passed away on July 16, 2021. She was born to George E. and Clara (Spadt) Hefenieder on May 23, 1937 in Worland. She grew up on the family farm with two brothers and two sisters and attended school in Worland, graduating in 1955. She worked for the REA briefly after graduating. Clarice married James Allen Michel at Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church in Worland on March 10, 1957, and they spent the next 64+ years together taking care of each other and their three children. The...
Lois Elaine Shinkle, 62, lifelong Thermopolis resident, passed away at the Billings Clinic on July 15, 2021. Lois was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on May 29, 1959, the only child born to Lloyd William and Helen Nadine (Pisto) Cabre. She graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1977 and attended Casper college for a short time. She married Marshall Glenn Shinkle on November 3, 1979, in Thermopolis. To this union was born two children, Levi and Shelby. She worked for the Department of Family... Full story
Janice Dianne Steadman Wingert, 65, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away in her home on July 16, 2021 surrounded by her family. Jann was born March 13, 1956 in Corvallis, Ore., to James and betty Steadman. Jann grew up in Worland, Wyo., most of her younger life. Jann met Edward A. Wingert in Thermopolis, Wyo., where they later married in 1987. Ed was the love of her life for 29 years. She enjoyed bowling, camping, board games and spending time with family. She is survived by her younger brother,... Full story
Betty Jean Carroll, 79, of Orlando, Fla., passed away November 14, 2020. Born August 7, 1941, in Worland, Wyo., to Harold L Patterson II and Betty Ruth Patterson (nee Reesy), she was raised in Thermopolis, Wyo., the eldest of three children. She attended the University of Wyoming, where she obtained a Bachelor of Education degree and spent many years teaching elementary education in the Mt Diablo school district in the East Bay of San Francisco, Calif. In the later years of her career, she... Full story
Helen Nickelson Rush, 101, passed away July 10, 2021. Helen was born in Max, Neb., to Ernest Doak and Ethel Jones Doak on January 22, 1920. Helen circled the sun 101 times and gave many a hug, kiss and swat on the rear end. She was loved by so many and loved them all back. She married the love of her life, Harry Nickelson, when she was 17. We think she may have been younger. They ranched on Copper Mountain and had five children. Harry passed away on January 21, 1972. Then she married Clair... Full story
Winnie Louise Zeller, 75, passed away in Torrington, Wyo., on July 4, 2021. She was born March 15, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Emily E. Aden and Martin Bjorke. Her parents divorced and she spent her early years living with her beloved grandparents, Reverend and Mrs. Edward White. In 1954, her mother married Robert Aden Sr., who adopted Winnie and her little brother Ed. Winnie Louise was raised in Denver, Colo. She enjoyed Camp Fire Girls, Youth for Christ and volunteered at Colorado... Full story
Karen E. Romjue, 74, passed away July 8, 2021, at the Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions in Casper, Wyo. Born December 25, 1946, in LaJunta, Colo., she was the daughter of Charles and Kittie Mae (Friele) Hiatt. In 1965 she married Jack Smith. To this marriage were three children. Jack passed in 1980. In 1985, she married Robert Romjue. To this marriage she gained three more children. Throughout her life she was a school bus driver, secretary for two businesses and drove cattle trucks with... Full story
Charlotte "Marie" McDougall, 78, of Cheyenne, Wyo., passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Marie was born November 5, 1942, in Saratoga, Wyo., a daughter of the late Paul and Norinne (Elliott) Hilliard.Marie was a member of the health care community and a strong advocate for access to health care. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wyoming in 1964 and began her commitment to public health in Northern Colorado. She married Alex McDougall... Full story
Dean Alma Stone, Jr, 74, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Elk Horn Rehabilitation in Casper, Wyo. A resident of Thermopolis, he was presently residing at the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Born July 22, 1946, in Denver, Colo., he was the only son of four children of Dean and Dona (Warner) Stone, Sr. He moved from Salt Lake City to Thermopolis seven years ago. During his employment years he was in the claims departments for health and auto insurance companies. He was a member of AARP and the Church... Full story
