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Roy Arthur Romagno was born on September 18, 1947, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to parents Arthur and Helen Romagno. He attended grades 1-8 at Hamilton Dome School and 4 years of high school at Hot Springs County High School graduating in 1965. He then attended 1 year of junior college at Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyo. In 1966 Roy's father was transferred to Taft, Calif., by Empire State Oil Company. Roy finished up the summer working for Westates Petroleum Company and then drove to... Full story
John Eldon Kopp, 75, passed away at his residence July 8, 2018, in Thermopolis. Born October 18, 1942, in Powell, Wyo., the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kopp. His mother died when he was a small child. He served in the US Army following high school. John was presently a cook at Days Inn. Previously he was employed at Meadowlake Lodge and later for Reda Pump in Thermopolis. He had lived in Hot Springs County 28 years. His interests included fishing and hunting in the great outdoors. He is survived by his son, Jonathan Jones of Thermopolis.... Full story
Irene Lewis Malm and Gayle Henry Lewis will be buried at Riverside Cemetery at the McGuire family gravesite on Monday, July 30 at 11 a.m. Betty Belton Lewis will be buried at Mount View Cemetery at the Belton family gravesite in Basin on Monday, July 30 at 2 p.m. Father Galligan will conduct a short memorial service at both gravesites.... Full story
Donna Mae Emerson, 56, of Thermopolis passed away on July 11, 2018, at the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital after a 3-year long battle with cancer. Donna was born on February 7, 1962, in Bad Axe, Mich., to Theodore Jacob and Donna Mae (Poppick) Schad. She spent her early years in Michigan then moved to Independence, Kan., with her mother when she was about 8 years of age. She received her education in Independence later attending Fort Hays State University, and Independence Community... Full story
Ross Nixon Smith passed away June 20, 2018, at Casper Medical Center. He had been a resident of Showboat Assisted Living in Lander since December 2017. He was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Clyde A. and Lillian (Meg) Smith on September 12, 1956. The family moved to Rock Springs in 1973 where Ross graduated from high school in 1975. He enjoyed the outdoors and rock hunting. Ross was blessed with a daughter Kristin and two grandsons Noah and Riley of Baldwinsville, NY. He is survived by siblings,... Full story
Joe Kordonowy, 81, passed away July 6, 2018, at his home in Thermopolis, Wyo., surrounded by family. Joe was born August 23, 1936, to William and Pauline (Syminow) Kordonowy at the family farm near Fryburg, N. D. After graduation from high school he served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed touring several European countries during his service. Joe excelled at his careers as a carpenter and in the oilfield. Later, he and his wife, Alice Faye, purchased the Elk Horn Bar in Meeteetse, Wyo., where they... Full story
Edward Henry Deromedi, 86, died peacefully in his sleep at home on June 28, 2018, due to declining health. Edward was born, the youngest of 7 children, in Gebo, Wyo., to Joseph and Lena Deromedi on June 22, 1932. His mother died when he was three years old. At age seven his sister, Elizabeth Kubiak, cared for him at their farm in Winchester, Wyo. He spent his time helping out on the farm and going to school at the Winchester Country School. He then went to work for the Hanover Canal Company and Eagle Construction. At times he worked on several... Full story
Gayle Henry Lewis, 96, passed away at Olivenhain Guest Home in Encinitas, Calif., on June 25, 2018. He was born on January 25, 1922, in Wheatland, Wyo., to Frank Gayle Lewis and Margaret Irene (McGuire) Lewis. Gayle grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., and attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941, but received a deferment in order to complete his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve as a... Full story
Willard Burton Allred, 78, passed away on July 2, 2018, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born on September 11, 1939, in Worland to Golden and Clara (Stanley) Allred. He spent his early years in Worland and Ten Sleep graduating from Ten Sleep High School in 1958. During his high school years, he began working for the Wyoming game and Fish at the Fish Hatchery. He helped maintain the grounds and take care of the fish. After graduation, he drove the distribution truck around the... Full story
Glenn Crofutt, 86, passed away July 5, 2018, at the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis, Wyo., following a period of declining health. Born January 27, 1932, in Niobrara County, Wyo., he was the son of Charles and Edith (Lineback) Crofutt. Glenn's parents and a sister died in a fire in 1938 leaving Glenn and his remaining seven siblings to be raised by their oldest sister, Mildred. Glenn graduated from Niobrara High School and eventually owned and operated his own ranch. In 1951... Full story
Shirley Mae Hassheider, 83, passed away suddenly July 4, 2018, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1935 in Thermopolis, she was the daughter of George and Helen (Adamson) Scholz. Shirley was a Board member of Child Evangelism Fellowship and loved to support and help missionaries. She was on a Missions Committee and taught Sunday school at First Baptist Church. Shirley also enjoyed any kind of puzzle, reading, playing with her dogs, gardening and spending time with family,... Full story
Willard Burton Allred, 78, passed away on July 2, 2018, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born on September 11, 1939, in Worland to Golden and Clara (Stanley) Allred. He spent his early years in Worland and Ten Sleep graduating from Ten Sleep High School in 1958. During his high school years, he began working for the Wyoming game and Fish at the Fish Hatchery. He helped maintain the grounds and take care of the fish. After graduation, he drove the distribution truck around the... Full story
Walter William "Bill" Martin, 89, of Thayne, Wyo., passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 17, 2018. Bill was born in Laramie, Wyo., on February 18, 1929, to Leotha and Walter Martin. He attended grade school in Laramie and moved to Cody, graduating from Cody High School in 1948. He excelled in athletics – football, wrestling, and track. He was all state in football and a two time state champion wrestler. He attended the University of Wyoming on a wrestling scholarship, graduating in 1953 wi... Full story
Mary Margaret Drake, 94, of Story City, Iowa, passed away June 25, 2018, at Bethany Manor in Story City. Mary was born June 12, 1924, to Paul and Eleanor Louise (McDonald) Weatherby in Sioux City, Iowa. She married Lawrence Drake on September 24, 1947. He died December 20, 1990. Mary attended Morningside College in Sioux City and received her Master's degree from at Drake University in Des Moines. Mary taught special education at Denison, Iowa and then at Big Horn Basin Children's Center in... Full story
Robert Roxey Wiles, 79, passed away at his residence in Thermopolis, Wyo., June 20, 2018, following a period of declining health. Born February 18, 1939, in Ionia, Mich., he was one of six children of Elmer and Nina (Montgomery) Wiles. Following school he was employed with two junkyards hauling junk cars. He then established his own truck hauling business. In 1965 he married Judy Durfey in Ionia, Mich. The couple and their family moved to Laramie, Wyo., in 1975, where he was employed by C&M... Full story
Dorothy Carol DeNeal, 79, passed away June 14, 2018, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Thermopolis, Wyo., surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 12, 1938, in Butte, Mont., to Bernard Smith and Mytle Cox. She will be remembered for her kindness, charm and Irish attitude.... Full story
John Carl Boyd, 82, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2018. He was born August 22, 1935, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Eunice and John D. Boyd. He was raised in Thermopolis where he graduated from high school in 1953. The following year he met the love of his life, Erzeldia F. Warren in Lander, Wyo. After a brief courtship they were engaged and married May 28, 1955. The couple traveled around for John’s work the first few years of marriage living in Wyoming, Idaho, Texas and around the southwest. They had two children. Patricia Jolene was born in 1... Full story
Mary E. “Beth” Gossom, 61, of Thermopolis, Wyo., passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Hot Springs Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Mary Elizabeth Stuckey was born December 12, 1956, in Kansas City, Mo., to Richard Stuckey and Kay Kesting. She was raised in Los Angeles, Calif., and attended schools in Redondo Beach, Calif. Beth lived in California for many years, Denver, CO for 14 years, and Thermopolis for the last year and two months. She started working for Flying Tigers Freight and was a Senior Customer Service Representative for Fed... Full story
Graveside services for Ann Jennings, 84, will be held Tuesday, June 12, 11 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery with Father Randy Oswald officiating. The family will receive friends at Hot Springs State Park following the interment.... Full story
Calvin H. "Cal" Voigt, 91, passed away May 23,2018, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Cal was born September 22, 1926, on a farm near Avon, S. D. to parents Herbert and Florence (Bochman) Voigt. Following high school graduation he joined the Marine Corps. While on leave from Boot Camp he returned to Avon to marry the love of his life, Verda Mae Weidenbach. Following his discharge they returned to Avon. In 1958, Cal and his family moved to Thermopolis where he accepted a posi... Full story
Gregory Joseph Mueller,70, passed away of cancer on May 3, 2018, while under the care of Horizon Hospice at The Pavilion in Slinger, Wis. Greg was born July 8, 1948, in West Bend, Wis., to Kenneth and June (Robinson) Mueller. Greg schooled at Holy Angels Grade School and West Bend High, graduating in 1966. He worked in direct care services for developmentally disabled adults including Muscular Dystrophy Camp and Special Olympics. Greg lived and worked in Washington County; Reedsburg; Madison... Full story
James Douglas “Doug” Burnell, 63, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was born January 3, 1955, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to James Richard Burnell and Donna Mae Skinner Burnell. Doug graduated high school in Thermopolis in 1973. Doug had a love for music and enjoyed playing the drums as well as multiple guitars with friends and different group bands. He is survived by his sons, JD Burnell of Utah, Dylan Burnell of Colorado, Jake (Caitlyn) Burnell of Colorado and Jared Lopez of Casper; daughters, Jamie Burnell and Jessica (Harold) Nichols, bot... Full story
Alberta Irene Robertson, 84, passed away on May 13, 2018, at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. Alberta was born on July 5, 1933, to Albert Gabriel and Alice Lillian (Veitch) Irene. She graduated from University High School in Laramie. She attended 2 years of college at UW. On June 19, 1953, she married Rex Ramsey. To this union were born two sons, Dan and Jim. The couple later divorced. She married Bud Robertson on January 14, 1961, in Ft. Collins, Colo. Two daughters, Carole and LaNora... Full story
Marial Flynn Eckhardt, 82, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Born November 13, 1935, in Hebron, Neb., she was the daughter of Frank and Evelyn (Keith) Flynn. The family moved to Fairbury, Neb., and in 1944 to Worland, Wyo., where Marial's father was Superintendent of the Wyoming Industrial Institute. Marial graduated from Washakie County High School in 1954 and attended Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln, Neb., for two years then transferred to the University... Full story
Weldon John Jay Althoff, 80, passed away on May 8, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz. Weldon was born on June 17, 1937, in Powell, Wyo., to Leo and Myrtle (Hardee) Althoff. He grew up in Badger Basin, Wyo., an oil field boomtown located in the Clarks Fork Valley of the Yellowstone River, with sister, Dona (Gruel) Althoff, and brothers, Eugene and Douglas. The family ran the Badger Basin Store, which provided the small community with a postal service, groceries, gas, bar, and entertainment. His youth was... Full story
