The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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Marvin Von Mirich, husband, father, brother, son, uncle, friend and coach to most everyone else, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, after a courageous, hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer, and albeit brief he leaves behind a lifetime of wonderful memories and great accomplishments. Marv was born on the 13th of May 1968, in John Day, Oregon the youngest son of Carl and Deanna Mirich. From Oregon, the family moved to Wyoming. Marv was a fierce competitor and gifted athlete. He loved...
Charles Mitts, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021 in Sundance, Wyoming. Charles was born on June 17, 1947 in Sundance to Frank and Bessie Mitts, the ninth of ten children. He graduated from Sundance High School in 1965 and served in the 7th Cavalry in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. Charles was a member of the VFW. After serving in the Army he settled in Horse Creek, Wyoming, working in the underground limestone mine. Charles married Shirley Tugman Clarke on June 26, 1971 and became a step-dad to Candy and Dana Clarke. In July 1973...
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Mary Ellen Osloond, 90, passed away at her home with her husband and son at her side. Mary Ellen was born on March 3, 1930, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to parents Hiland and Mable (Daniels) Davis. She married her sweetheart “Stretch” Raymond Earl Osloond Sr. on August 12, 1953. They welcomed their son Ray Ray to the world in 1959. Mary Ellen graduated from Black Hills State Teachers College in 1962, with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Mrs. Osloond was a bel...
Garrett Lee Carver was a caring father, son, brother and friend, who left this world suddenly on January 14, 2021, at the age of 29 in Casper, Wyoming. He was born May 23, 1991 in Louisville Colorado. Garrett and his family moved to Wyoming when he was six and, after graduating from Moorcroft High School in 2009, Garrett attended Laramie County Community College and later made Casper his home. A true outdoorsman, Garrett enjoyed hunting, motocross, camping, riding his horse, but most of all, he...
Larry Petersen of Pine Haven, Wyoming, 80 years old, died February 6, 2021, after a short battle with cancer, at his daughter Dawn’s home in Sundance surrounded by his daughters and family. Larry was born to Woodrow and Marlys (Stewart) Petersen in Gillette, Wyoming, in 1940 and raised on the Petersen Ranch off of the Old Sundance Road. During his early years, he was awarded the nickname the “great white leader” for he was often instigating trouble around the ranch with his siblings. In some...
Ruth Ellen Feehan, 93, of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away January 14 in the presence of her loving family. She fought a brave and lengthy battle with rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s. Ruth entered this world with a unique story. She was born on a farm by Sanish, North Dakota on April 21, 1927 to Roscoe and Mae Hadden. Her country doctor would end up staying the night. The next day he traveled to town and recorded her birth as the 22nd, so we have celebrated her birthday on two days. Also, h...
Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, January 29, 1 p.m., at the Moorcroft Town Center, 103 S. Belle Fourche Ave, Moorcroft, Wyoming 82721. Robert J. Smoot went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Weston County Manor, with his family at his side. There is a poem by Linda Ellis entitled, “The Dash.” The poem speaks to how date of birth is listed first when an individual passes, then a dash before listing date of death. The poem shares how what matters mos...
Glen L. Wyatt was born March 4, 1932, at Pine Ridge, South Dakota, the son of Milton “Jack” Wyatt and Laura Shattuck Wyatt; he passed away at home on January 13, 2021. He grew up roaming the countryside and fishing and hunting with his dad. He spent numerous hours at the horse barn learning to ride and caring for the horses. During the summer months, he worked for H.H. Forney, purebred Hereford cattle breeders south of Gordon, Nebraska. He graduated from Chadron (Nebraska) Prep School in 195...
Rita Joyce Smithburg passed away at home in Sundance, Wyoming on the morning of January 4th, at the age of 76. Rita was born on August 21, 1944 in El Centro, CA to Wilmar and Joyce (Lingscheit) Ernst. When Wilmar was discharged from the marines the family settled in Draper, SD, where Rita grew up and graduated from high school in 1962. On July 21, 1962, she married John Feddersen. From this union were born two daughters, Joni and Juli. In 1969, they settled in Estelline, SD, where Rita began...
Michael "Mike" Olson, 73, of Moorcroft, Wyoming passed away on January 4, 2021 after losing his battle with lung cancer. Mike was born to Toralv and Eileen in Brainerd, Minnesota. From there the family moved to Montana where Mike spent his childhood and graduated high school. Mike then served in the marines from 1967-1970 where he ranked as a sergeant and was a machine gunner in Vietnam. During this time, he also met the love of his life, Kathleen Noble, at a bowling alley in Barstow,...
George “Durand” Grenier passed away January 4, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 14, 1925, in Hulett, Wyoming, to George and Elizabeth (Freeborn) Grenier. When he was three months old, the family moved to Devils Tower, Wyoming, where his father established the first store and post office at the entrance to Devils Tower National Monument. He attended grade school in an old log cabin known as Campstool School at Devils Tower, and then Sundance High School in Sun...
Michael Pat Mackey was born January 27, 1953 and passed away January 3, 2021, in Rapid City, South Dakota. A memorial service was held January 9, 2021, at Kirk Funeral Home. A burial of cremated remains will take place in the spring in Hillview Cemetery at Isabel, South Dakota. The family moved around a bit during his younger years before settling down in Draper and Ft. Pierre, South Dakota, where he went to primary school. He graduated from Stanley County High School in 1971. He then attended M...
Ruth Marie Gurkowski passed away peacefully in Cheyenne, WY on December 22, 2020 at the age of 90. She was born to Clyde and Nettie Roadifer on May 19, 1930 in Sundance, WY. Until recent years, she lived in Sundance her entire life. She attended local country schools and graduated from “Old Stoney” in Sundance. Ruth worked various jobs in Sundance for most of her career, including being a telephone operator, waitressing at the Elk Horn Café, working at the Model Grocery and retiring from Durf...
Derald Gene Hayworth, 80, of Carlile, Wyoming, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1940, in Moorcroft, Wyoming, to Doyle and Violet (Cushman) Hayworth. He attended school in Hulett, Wyoming, where he graduated high school. In 1963, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a ranger in the special forces. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home to live on the family ranch, which was his true love. He worked...
Bruce Riley Cundy, age 67 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on December 8, 2020, at his home in Sundance. Bruce was born on August 28, 1953 in Deadwood, South Dakota. His parents were Fredrick and Mildred Cundy. Bruce attended school at Sundance Elementary and Sundance High School, where he received his High School Diploma. Bruce attended college for a short time at Sheridan County Community College. He then returned home to help operate the family ranch west of Sundance. Bruce married and was...
Violet Courchaine, 96 of Beulah, Wyoming, died Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Crook County Memorial Nursing Home. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and for the safety of the community, the family has chosen to have private services for Violet, which were held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 with burial following at Black Hills National Cemetery. Violet was born to Thomas and Nellie Knight French in Hertford, England on February 24, 1924. At age seven, her mother passed away and she was raised by her...
Another good man has left us. David Geiman, 79, Sundance, Wyoming, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance. David Geiman was born December 20, 1940 to Aden and Julia Geiman. David led a great life as a ranch hand for local ranches in the Sundance area. He also was a guide and pack hand for an Idaho outfitting camp. But his greatest accomplishment was his time as a custodian for the Sundance School District. David enjoyed working with the staff and the s...
Glen Edward Cheshier was born on December 16, 1945 in Hulett, WY, a son of Walter and Virginia (Schlosser) Cheshier. Glen grew up in Hulett, where he attended school and graduated from Hulett High School in 1964. Following graduation, Glen spent several years out on the west coast. He eventually returned to Hulett to help care for his mother. Glen lived in Belle Fourche for eight years, where he worked for the Gambles Store and Coast-To-Coast Store. While working in Belle Fourche, he met Kay Gin...
Marion Agnes (Manke) Haptonstall passed away November 27, 2020, at the Crook County Nursing Home in Sundance, Wyoming. She was born December 6, 1924, to Ed and Edna Manke on the “home” place on Left Creek. She was the youngest member of her family. Marion was born and lived in the same house except for six years of her life. Marion finished eighth grade. She started working at the age of 15 for different families in Crook County doing various jobs such as cooking, cleaning and taking care of...
On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Oliver C. Stenbak Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at his home in Moorcroft, WY at the age of 73. Oliver was born on December 20, 1946 in Powers Lake, ND to Oliver C. Stenbak Sr. and Evelyn (Webb). Oliver was drafted in 1966 and served the Army. Upon returning from Vietnam, Oliver married Judith Ann Johnson on November 22, 1968. The couple moved to Gillette, WY in 1970. They had son, Brian and daughter, Tande. The family moved to an...
Kenneth Wilson Burr, age 90, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas, Wyoming. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2020 at Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming. Family and friends may call at cemetery chapel for a viewing from 12 noon to 1 p.m. A celebration of life will be held the summer of 2021 at Keyhole Reservoir. Kenny was born on Wednesday, April 30, 1930 in Gillette, Wyoming to...
God, Family, Cows Ryan Royal Neiman, 39, passed away November 9, 2020, in Spearfish, South Dakota, with his wife, Sonnie, by his side after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born August 12, 1981, in Sheridan, Wyoming, the first of two sons of Nikki and Kent Neiman. He grew up in Hulett, Wyoming, where he spent his childhood summers playing baseball and working on the Neiman 77 Ranch with his uncle Russell. High school was filled with football, basketball, academics and...
Walter Henry Cundy, age 87 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away peacefully Thursday night, November 5, 2020 at the nursing home in Sundance. Walt was born at home in Vale, South Dakota, on April 17, 1933. His parents were Henry and Amie Cundy. Walt attended rural elementary schools in Lawrence County. He attended at different times both Spearfish High School and Sundance High School. Walt left high school and entered the U.S. Navy in the spring of 1951. He served in the Navy until the spring of...
Jeff Workman, 63 of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away on November 1, 2020, with his family by his side after a brave battle with cancer and is now enjoying coffee with his dad and holding his beloved dog Bugg. Jeffrey Dale Workman was born on November 9, 1956, to Dale and Luella (Ames) Workman in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the fifth of seven children to be born to Dale and Ella. Jeff spent his childhood growing up in Duchesne, Utah, where he spent every moment fishing, hunting, arrowhead...
Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Kunz will be at 1 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Moorcroft, WY with Father Bryce Lungren officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Thursday, November 5, 2020 with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Paul, age 75 passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 surrounded by his family at the Crook County Hospital in Sundance. Paul Gerald Kunz was born on Jul...
