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Craig Allen George passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. Craig was born in 1952, in Rock Springs, Wyo. As he traveled west, he impacted many hearts leaving his mark along the way. He moved to California in the 80’s where he started a family and had three children. In 1999 he met and eventually married his soul mate, Lori. Craig grew up working at George’s Ford Center, which his father owned. In the early 90’s, after moving to California, he spent 5 years working at Doug Veerkamp General Engineering as a heavy... Full story
Catherine “Jean” Bruner, 88, died suddenly at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, Monday, August 26, 2019. A full obituary will run in the September 5 Independent Record.... Full story
Marjorie Mae Messenger, 94, of Thermopolis, passed away August 17, 2019, with her family at her side. Born in Rushville, Neb., October 7, 1924, she was the daughter of Scott and Lorna (Christine) Brown. She married Wayne Messenger in 1944 in Rushville. The couple moved to Cody, Wyo., in 1946 where they raised their four children. Margie had a servant heart. She was active in many organizations including P.E.O. Chapter D Cody, Eastern Star, Job's Daughters, the Presbyterian Church, and for 25... Full story
Misti Hayes-Cameron,57, passed away on August 8, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Misti was born on January 28, 1962, to the late Vince and Peggy Jo Hayes. Misti was born and raised in Thermopolis, Wyo. Misti grew up on the family ranch where the days were filled with family and animals. Misti graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1980 where she was active in sports and rodeo. After graduating, Misti joined the Army National Guard where she served proudly as a flight medic. She... Full story
Elsie Emma McMichael, 92, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness. She had been a resident of Wyoming Pioneer Home the past seven years. Born May 26, 1927, in McLaughlin, S. D., her mother died at birth and her father was Mr. Wagner. An ambitious woman, she owned and operated the B & B Restaurant in Isabelle, S.D., for 20 years. Moving to Thermopolis, Wyo., in 1970 she purchased and operated the Owl Bar for 20 years. Thereafter she enjoyed being a Foster G... Full story
Patrick Robert Harvey, 55, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at his home in Wasilla, Alaska. Pat was born in Billings, Mont., and attended elementary school in Thermopolis, Lander and Jackson. In 1977 Pat and his family moved to Sheridan where he attended junior high and graduated from high school. Pat also attended Sheridan College. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. A perfect day for Pat was deep sea fishing with his wife Carrie on their boat.... Full story
John Melvin (J.M.) Shafer, 75, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. He was born Feb. 21, 1944, to Melvin and Bernice (Shaffer) Shafer in Worland, Wyo. He was the youngest, and only boy, of six children & raised on a small dairy farm north of Thermopolis, Wyo. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis, WY in 1962. He attended Casper Jr. College and The University of Wyoming where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1966. While attending... Full story
Longtime Thermopolis resident, Mary King, 92, passed away in Billings, Mont., Thursday, July 25, 2019. She resided at her home in Thermopolis until a few days before her death. Born September 30,1926, in the small coal mining town of Kleenburn, Wyo., she was the daughter of John and Anna (Wagner) Bury. Later, her family moved across the Big Horns to Kirby, then to Thermopolis in 1933. Mary graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1944 and soon after went to work at the First National... Full story
Beverly Mentch, 91, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. She was presently residing at the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Born February 25, 1928, in Casper, Wyo., she was the daughter of Arthur "Bill' and Ruby (McQueen) Buckle. In 1946, she married Delmer H. Mentch in Thermopolis. The couple was employed by Grant's Grocery for 20 years. They then owned and operated the Icebox Grocery and in 1976, Daylight Donut for 18 years, selling the business in 19... Full story
Mary Katherine Averill passed away Sun., July 28, 2019, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was a mother and great wife. She loved being with her grandchildren, camping, gardening and traveling. Services are planned for a later date.... Full story
Paul Edward Lorenzen passed away Fri., July 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont. Services will be held on Thurs., Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Lower Terraces in Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis. A light lunch will be served.... Full story
Mary Bury King, 92, passed away July 25, 2019. Memorial Mass will be Saturday, August 10 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Church in Thermopolis. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
John Novakovich, 74, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born in Rock Springs, Wyo., on April 16, 1945, he was the son of Ted and Stella (Legocki) Novakovich, Sr. In 1965 he married Virginia “Ginger” Norskog and to this union was born three children. The couple later divorced. John was employed with his dad at Conoco Brite Spot gas station for over 40 years. He enjoyed golf, sports and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Stella; daughters, Angela Starcevich, Krist’l (Tom) Carcellar and Loranna (Robert) Michaels; three... Full story
Mark Owen Martens, 82, passed away on Mon., June 24, 2019, at his home with his wife of 42 years by his side. Mark was born on Sept. 22, 1936, in Cheyenne, Wyo., to Julius O. and Dorothy Marie Martens. Mark grew up in Cheyenne and graduated from Cheyenne High School with the class of 1955. Following high school Mark worked in several different situations including a service station in Cheyenne, U.S. Steel Corporation in Pueblo Colo., and as an oilfield pipe hauler in New Mexico. In 1959 Mark married Joyce Faber and together they raised three... Full story
Edwin L. Parkhurst Jr. passed away Thurs., July 25, 2019, at Shepheard of the Valley Health Care Center in Casper, Wyo. Edwin was born Nov. 23, 1934, He is survived by his brother, Ray f Lander; sister, Mary of Colorado; stepsons, Michael and Steven Sutherland of Thermopolis; and numerous nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren. A viewing will be Fri., Aug. 2 at Hudson Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander, Wyo., at 1 p.m.... Full story
James (Jim) Robert Mecca, the son of a coal mining family, was born in Glencoe, WY, on September 17, 1933, to James and Mae Mecca. He died early Wednesday morning, July 24th, 2019 at the Hospice of Laramie after a 16 month battle with cancer. He had three siblings; brother Ernest (who preceded him in death), sister Lois (Mrs. Don Simpson of Thermopolis) and an infant brother John who died at childbirth. His family moved to Rock Springs, WY, where he began his schooling. He graduated from... Full story
Rubie Cassie Koskyn, 85, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center where she had been a resident since May. Born June 1, 1934 in Madill, Okla., she was one of ten children of Hardy and Mary (Burns) McWilliams. Raised in Texas, most of her life was spent in California and Washington before moving to Thermopolis in 2013 to live with her son's family. For many years Rubie was a caregiver for those in need. Her interests included embroidery, reading a... Full story
Joanne L. Rose Walker, 85, passed after a short illness on July 9, 2019, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Joanne was born May 28, 1934, in Casper, Wyo. She loved Thermopolis, the many friends she made there, and would only ask that they smile when they think of her. Remember all the good times. She is survived by three children; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Dale Allen Crabtree; and sister, Loretta, "Connie" Rose Colenbaugh. Cremation will... Full story
Christopher Hamlin, 37, of Thermopolis passed away on Friday, July 5 at his home. Chris was born August 14, 1981 in Rawlins, Wyo., to Mike and Geneva Hamlin (Kobielusz). Mike introduced Chris to the outdoors very early in life taking him on hunting and fishing trips as an infant. Unfortunately, Mike’s life was cut short and died when Chris was two years old. Geneva remarried in 1986 to Jim Kobielusz and he became Chris’s father and most important male role model. Jim passed away from cancer in 1997 and Chris began to struggle with life and lov... Full story
Darrell Duane Petty, 93, of Newcastle, Wyo., passed away Saturday, July 6,2019, at VA Hospital in Sheridan, Wyo. Darrell was born May 27,1926, at Platte, S.D.; to the family of Mary Isabella Butts and Joseph Petty. Darrell was the fourth child of seven born to this family. Darrell served in the Army infantry during WWII, receiving the Bronze star, Purple Heart, and numerous Commendations for his service. Darrell was an avid gun enthusiast; belonging to Sportsman Guns clubs in Newcastle and... Full story
Danette Stone, 66, of Riverton passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at her home after a lengthy illness. Danette Oldershaw was born on February 13, 1953, in Fresno, Calif., to Kenneth Phillip and Joyce Anita (Swinnock) Oldershaw. She grew up in Clovis, Calif., and graduated from Clovis High School with the class of 1971. After graduation she moved to Bakersfield, Calif., and began working at Kern Medical Center in 1973. In 1979 she moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where she lived until moving to... Full story
Margaret (Peggy) Johanna Talbott, 80, passed away in Billings, Mont., on June 9, 2019, with family by her side. She was born in Greybull, Wyo., on October 4, 1938, to Edward Everett Talbott and Inez Margaret Alderdice Talbott. She grew up in Elk Basin and Powell, Wyo. Margaret was a client of Big Horn Enterprises and lived in their Thermopolis, Wyo., group home since January, 1980. She was outgoing and kind hearted. She easily made friends and liked to visit with people when she was out and about in Thermopolis. Margaret enjoyed bowling,... Full story
Lyle, "Bud" Sherman passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1934, to Natalie (Haynes) and Gene Sherman in Gebo, Wyo. While in his youth, the family moved around working in the Texaco oil fields. Following graduation from Cutbank, Montana High School, he enlisted in the Navy from 1953-1957. After his honorable discharge, Bud was traveling home to Montana from visiting family on Black Mountain. He noticed an ad looking for a plumber for Roberts Plumbing &... Full story
Peter "Pete" Galovich, 92, of Rancho Palos Verdes, Califor- nia passed away the evening of June 8th, 2019 surrounded by his four children. Pete was born on November 19th, 1926 in the Wyoming mining community of Poposia to Mane "Mike" and Boja (Rada- kovich) Galovich. He and his family moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming when he was three and remained there through his youth. Pete fondly shared stories of his childhood and spoke proudly of his parents, sisters, and brothers. Life could often be... Full story
Sallie Easley Wesaw, 84, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away at home on Tuesday May 28, 2019, from cancer of the kidney. Sallie was born December 19, 1934, in Blacksburg, Va., where she lived with her family through high school. She attended Shorter College in Rome, Ga., where she earned her Bachelor's Degree and later received her Master's Degree in Art History at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where she lived with her husband and three children. She moved to Ft Washakie, Wyo., in 19... Full story
