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Richard L."Dick" "Rich" Evans, 92, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a short illness. Born in Casper, Wyo., October 30, 1925, he was one of six children of Lola R. and Lucille (Wilgus) Evans. After attending Natrona County High School he enlisted at age 17 in the US Navy. He served in WW II along with his two older brothers. Returning to Casper after his honorable discharge in 1946, he met Margueritte "Marge" Anderson and they... Full story
Beverly E. Sessions, 65, of Riverton and former resident of Thermopolis, Wyo., died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Sagewest Health Care in Riverton. Beverly Elaine Bain was born August 23, 1952, in Thermopolis to Bryson Edward and Eula Belle (Longwell) Bain. She grew up and attended school in Thermopolis. She married Phillip Sessions. Together the couple had one daughter Brandi. The couple later divorced. Beverly lived the majority of her life in Thermopolis having worked at the Canyon Hills Manor and the Wyoming Pioneer Home where she made many... Full story
Mary Anna Gill Rupp was born February 6, 1939, to Theodore and Hazel Gill in Apollo, Pa. She was her daddy’s special shadow, especially in the strawberry patch. She always had rosy cheeks and a cheery smile. Our beloved “Strawberry Mary”. In 1959, Mary went on a blind date and met George Rupp while he was home on leave. September 16, 1961, they were married. September of this year they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Mary and George moved west and lived in Denver, Colo., Fort Peck, Mont., Seminoe, Wyo., and eventually Thermopolis, Wyo. They... Full story
Jerry R. Page, 72, of Basin, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2017, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. No Services will be held. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.... Full story
Errol Dallas Workman Sr., 77, passed away on December 18, 2017, in Lovell, Wyo., of causes incident to age. Errol was born on April 5, 1940, in Lovell, Wyo., the youngest of 11 children born to Lorenzo Workman and Leah (Asay) Workman. Errol was raised on the family farm south of Lovell near Lovell Lake. He had many happy memories of his childhood on the farm. As small child on the family farm he rejoiced when it rained, he hurried outside to make small fields using a variety of weeds to form his... Full story
Karen "Kate" Kay Enis, 78, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 8, 2017, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. Born December 22, 1938, in Marcus, Iowa, she was the daughter of Roy E. and Bernice (Riedeman) Whetstine. The family later moved to Owl Creek, Wyo., where her father worked on ranches and she attended the Owl Creek School. Karen enjoyed the ranch lifestyle, the horses and the livestock. On November 21, 1977, she married William R. Enis in Cody, Wyo. Until her late husband... Full story
C.R. Burnell passed away suddenly at Swedish Hospital in Denver, Colo., on December 7, 2017. He was born on June 26, 1951, to Rex E. and Donna Mae (Skinner) Patterson in Thermopolis. After his father was killed in a car crash, his mother married Dick Burnell and the two families blended. They moved from Thermopolis and traveled around the western states before moving back to Wyoming. C.R. graduated from Riverton High School in 1969 and married Sandy Hamilton. They had one daughter, Aaron. After... Full story
Betty June Hawkins, 78, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at her home in Thermopolis after a short bout of pancreatic cancer. Born June 2, 1939, in Lewiston, Ill., she was the daughter of Clyde and Myrtle (Cluney) Pomeroy. After high school she attended college earning her RN degree. Adventuresome, she headed to Wyoming and accepted a job at the Thermopolis Hospital. She then was employed by Dr. Benjamin Gitlitz until his untimely death. She then worked at the Wyoming Pioneer Home. From... Full story
Larry C. Larson, 80, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at his residence in Thermopolis after a lengthy illness. Born October 6, 1937, in Newcastle, Wyo., he was the son of Lawrence and Goldie (Harrod) Larson. After high school he joined the US Navy in January of 1957, serving until 1959. On November 4, 1960, he married Jo Ann McNett in Chadron, Neb. The couple raised two sons. Larry's occupation as an electrical lineman included living in Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming. Moving to Thermopolis... Full story
F.D. Allen, 82, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at his residence in Hot Springs County. Born March 22, 1935, in Wheeler, Mich., he was one of five children of Chet and Bernice (Spiece) Allen. On July 4, 1953 he married Norma Feltman in St. Louis, Mich. The couple lived in Michigan raising their five children. F.D. was a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers in Michigan until retirement in 1982. The couple moved to Thermopolis where they purchased the Coachman Motel and the Enderly farm the following year. After... Full story
Mary A. Rupp, 78, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Laurel, Mont. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at The Rock Church in Laurel. Reception will follow. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Clay Little, 57, was taken home by the Lord on November 23, 2017, at his home in Thermopolis surrounded by his wife and children following a two and half year battle with melanoma. He was born in Green Bay, Wis. to Curtis and Marlys Little. While attending Thermopolis High School, he began working as a taxidermist with Dan Herring, continuing there for 14 years and developing his love of taxidermy. He met his wife Susan (Anderson) Little in Thermopolis and they were married in 1994 at the First Baptist Church. Clay was an avid hunter and... Full story
Walter Stanley Glon Jr, 70, of Thermopolis, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Born March 11, 1947, and raised in Mishawak, Ind., he was one of two children of Walter and Sophie (Gaddey) Glon. In 1967 Walt married Susan Cruz and the couple raised four daughters. They were married for 32 years. He then married Roxie Glon and continued to live in Green River, Wyo., for several years until Roxie passed away in 2007. On November 18, 2008, Walt married Deanna "Dee" Goodman and lived in Thermopoli... Full story
Mavis Elva Cooper, 98, passed away on October 28, 2017, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mavis was born in Whitmore Calif., on August 25, 1919, to Albert and Ivy Elva (Pottle) Gifford. Mavis loved the mountains, made the best pies and was a huge fan of Merle Haggard. The most important aspect of her life was her family. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Barbara Lewis of Cheyenne, Francis Simic of Thermopolis and Donald... Full story
Abraham J. Miller, 83, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2017, at his home in Thermopolis. Abraham was born Nov. 1, 1934, in Wakeeney, Kan., to Edith (Maynard) Miller and Joseph Miller. Abraham grew up in Midwest, Wyo., and graduated from Natrona County High School in 1953 and served in the Korean War as a Corporal in the United Stares Marine Corp. On July 13, 1957, he married Patricia Bell and they made their home in Seminoe, Alcova and Thermopolis where he retired from the Bureau of... Full story
Deanna Deloris Deibert, 59, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital following a bout with cancer. She was born August 2, 1958, in Portales, N. M., the daughter of Richard and Audrey (Arnold) Gibson. She grew up in Fremont County, Wyoming, where she graduated from high school. Attending Central Wyoming College for two years she earned her RN degree. Deanna worked throughout Wyoming as a traveling nurse. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness. She was an avid reader and loved being a grandma. She is surviv... Full story
Robert “Bob” George Hatfield, 90, passed away on Oct. 18, 2017, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, following the effects of a fall at his home. Bob was born on Jan. 13, 1927, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to William and Cora Hatfield. After graduating from Thermopolis High School in 1945, he promptly served in the Army in World War II and in South Korea until 1947. Then he attended college in Bozeman and Laramie, Wyo., studying agronomy, and playing NCAA basketball and billiards. His career path led him into teaching elementary students at Pet... Full story
Robert “Bob” George Hatfield, 90, passed away on Oct. 18, 2017, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, following the effects of a fall at his home. Bob was born on Jan. 13, 1927, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to William and Cora Hatfield. After graduating from Thermopolis High School in 1945, he promptly served in the Army in World War II and in South Korea until 1947. Then he attended college in Bozeman and Laramie, Wyo., studying agronomy, and playing NCAA basketball and billiards. His career path led him into teaching elementary students at Pet... Full story
John A. Steinle, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 22, 1930, to Fred and Mildred (Parkhurst) Steinle. He resided in Mills and Bill, Wyo., and attended school in Casper, graduating from Natrona County High School in 1949 and Caper College in 1951. John joined the Marine Corp, assigned to First Marine Air Wing and served in Korea. He was discharged in 1953. He then worked in various oil fields and Platte Pipeline for several years. He ranched in Bates Hole and Alcova area from... Full story
Alice Marie Saultz, 92, passed away October 21, 2017, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center where she had resided since 2008. Born September 26, 1925, in Oklahoma City, Okla., she was the daughter of Floyd and Lillie (Weems) Bryson. On November 11, 1942, she married Jack W. Saultz in Seminole, Okla. In the mid 40s they moved to Wyoming where they raised their daughters. Later, they lived in New Mexico, Cairo, Egypt, and upon Mr. Saultz’s retirement, returned to Thermopolis. Alice was a bank teller for many years. She was a m... Full story
Bessie Dowdy, 93, passed away October 3, 2017, at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Bessie Narcissa was born to Vern and Grace (Peckham) Hagans on May 10, 1924, in Lander, Wyo. In 1938, the family moved to Fort Lupton, Colo., where she graduated high school in May of 1942. Bessie married Nathan Brown and moved to Grass Creek, Wyo. Two children, Ron and Shirley, were born to this union. The couple later divorced. Bessie moved to Colorado and reestablished a childhood friendship with... Full story
Mary Jean Waldorf, 94, passed away October 3, 2017, at Wyoming Hospice Center in Casper, Wyo., surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 4, 1923, in Basin, Wyo., to Sylvester and Mary Talbot McKone. She moved to Thermopolis when she was a junior in high school and met the love of her life Jimmy Waldorf. They were married in 1944. On December 28, 1947, a daughter, Janet, was born while Jim was in the Army. On January 1951 another daughter, Jill, was born. Mary Jean spent many years... Full story
Elbert Berger, 83, formerly of Shoshoni, Wyo., passed away in Gulfport, Miss., on Sept. 5, 2017, after a yearlong, hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on April 5, 1934, to Dorothea & Ernest Berger, he grew up in Wyoming & Germany, proudly served 23 years in the US Air Force, retired in the Denver area, and then moved to the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Mississippi. Fun-loving, friendly and generous, Elbert loved nature, volksmarching, dancing, driving and... Full story
Verdell A. Stegman, 81, of Thermopolis, passed away at her home with her husband, daughter and son-in-law at her side on Tuesday, Sept 26, 2017. Verdell was born July 26, 1936, in Backoo, N.D., to Norval and Violet (Schroeder) Quam. She grew up on the family farm and finished high school in Cavalier, N.D. On November 23, 1954, she and Edgar A. Stegman were united in marriage. The couple lived in several Wyoming towns, as well as Nebraska City, Neb., and Kansas City, Mo., before returning back... Full story
Keith Davis, 80, of Lander, Wyo., passed away at his home on September 23, 2017, surrounded by family and caregivers. Keith was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on July 20, 1937, to Hester Oliver "Slim" Davis and Ruth Louise Baker Davis. He grew up in the Owl Creeks outside of Thermopolis. He graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1955. He worked for many different ranches including the Arapahoe Ranch. He married Allison Davis in 1959, they had three children Jody, Karla, and Tyler. They later divo... Full story
