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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John Edward Queen, 84, of Moorcroft passed August 11, 2020 in Sundance, WY after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born April 24, 1936 to Elmer and Bertha (Crago) Queen at the home of Aunt Georgie Crago. He was joined by older sister Sadie. In 1943, they moved to the Barton Ranch to live in a one-room schoolhouse. John attended country school and later went to Sundance High School. He started his ranching career at the Campstool Ranch. He married Phyllis Davis on Oct 18, 1959 in... Full story
Mary Isadora Johnson, 86 of Moorcroft, WY, formerly of Spearfish and Lake Norden, SD, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Crook County Nursing Home in Sundance, WY. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Moorcroft, WY. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. central standard time on Friday, August 21, 2020 in the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church Cemetery at Lake Norden, SD. Mary I. Johnson was born on December 10, 1933 in Moorcroft, Wyoming, the daughter of Waldon and Isadora (Roberts)... Full story
Earl Gray, 91, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on August 13, 2020. Earl Gray was born May 26, 1929, outside of Alva, Wyoming, to Frank Gray Sr. and Rena (Loe) Gray. The youngest of four siblings, Earl went to country school until his father’s passing, when the family moved to Sundance. During high school, Earl was involved in many clubs and activities including the school newspaper, The Annual, the class plays and the Letterman’s Club. He played football and basketball. During summer vac... Full story
Paul left this world surrounded by some of his favorite things. He carefully packed his fishing pole, binoculars, Metroline dart set, big candle belonging to his girlfriend, photo albums and framed photographs of his son and mom and himself enjoying family activities. He carried them to his backyard and sat them down. With a black marker he wrote goodbye messages on the glass of the pictures. While looking through a gap in his trees to view Keyhole Reservoir where he frequently fished from his... Full story
Willie Hertel, 85, of Moorcroft died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at home of cancer. Please join us in a celebration of life at 11 a.m. Friday at Gillette Memorial Chapel with a procession to Mount Pisgah cemetery following the services. We invite everyone to join us at the American Legion, 200 Rockpile Blvd., for a luncheon following services. Willie was born November 1, 1934, in Mobridge, South Dakota, to Fred and Anna (Simerman) Hertel. When he was one year old, his mother passed away and he... Full story
Sandra Kay Hance née McCullough, 70, of East Helena passed away July 6, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born to Leonard A. McCullough and Margaret R. DeGering, on January 17, 1950 in Gillette, Wyoming. Sandie and her family lived and worked the Empire Ranch in Moorcroft, Wyoming. She was a skilled horsewoman and a talented saxophone player. Sandie was known for her great sense of humor and her caring nature. She graduated from Moorcroft High School in 1968 and received her BA in English... Full story
Ted Wilson, 91 of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away on August 4, 2020. Ted was born on October 11, 1928, at the family home to Carl and Lola Wilson. He grew up working on the ranch with his father and brother, Dick and sister, Myrna Lea. He attended grade school in a country schoolhouse across the creek from their home. In 1953, he met Betty Wilson at a church social at the Hulett Baptist Church and asked her to go flying in his Piper Cub. That was the beginning of a beautiful love story that... Full story
Please join the family of Ross J. Garman for a celebration of life service to be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. The service will be held outdoors at the ranch on Garman Road (Crook County Rd 157) near Miller Creek. Look for signs and balloons that day, marking the way. Valet parking and shuttle service provided. Will have square bale seating, but chair seating is limited so please bring a lawn chair if you want to comfortably sit and visit.... Full story
Roger Lee Comer was born on August 23, 1954 to Jack and Edna Comer in Moorcroft, Wyoming. He died on April 6, 2020 from diabetes complications at his home in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Susie at his side. His career included several interesting focuses including land surveyor, travel agent and nurse. Throughout his life, Roger had a wanderlust for travel. He was most proud of his world-wide record, including traveling to 104 countries – every continent. Loving adventure, in the last days o... Full story
Dennis L. Skadsem, 81, of Pine Haven, WY passed away on July 27, 2020 in Gillette, WY of natural causes. He was born October 10, 1938 in New Maine Township near Newfolden, MN to Arthur Skadsem and Lucille (Magner) Skadsem. He attended school in Newfolden. At first, Dennis worked on various farms in Marshall County, then he started working on the railroad. In 1960, he married Karen Hendrickson in Thief River Falls, MN. To this union three sons were born; Charles (Chuck), Brian and Jason. They... Full story
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Ursel Willrodt age 56, of Moorcroft, WY died Monday, July 20, 2020 at her home. Ursel “Ulla” Willrodt was born January 1964 in Duisburg, Germany. Her parents were Gunther and Helga Blech. After school, she started an apprenticeship as a butcher and salesperson and finished up with a master’s degree. And she worked as a cab driver, nurse in a senior citizen home, and as a coordinator for a cleaning company. The last year she was involved in ho...
Collin Jones was the kind of friend that everyone wishes they had, the kind of guy who would do anything for anyone with no questions asked nor any expectations of anything in return other than a smile of appreciation. His outgoing and charismatic personality could turn a stranger into a forever friend. Collin’s smile came from his heart – sometimes a little mischievous, his smile was also know to get him into a little “fun” trouble – he did love having a good time when he wasn’t working at... Full story
Donny N. York, age 86, passed Monday, July 6, 2020. He was born in the Lost Springs, Wyoming area, in a little cabin. He was a cowboy around that area until he joined the U.S. Army and went to Germany. Donny was a life-time resident of Campbell County where he and his uncle Robert started York Ranch north of Rozet in 1950. The Ranch and his many friends were life. He loves them all. Donny was fun, loving and active in the community. His wishes were to leave his ashes at York Ranch or to be buried at Rozet Cemetery with all his... Full story
Nadine Joy Thompson age 94, went home to be with Jesus on April 6, 2020 after a short stay at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls and thankfully her daughters were able to spend the last few days with her in spite of the COVID-19 restrictions. Nadine was born on a homestead new Carlisle, Wyoming on June 5, 1925 to Cash (Cassius) and Babe (Beatrice Bros) Minnich. She and her sister Coralie were raised in Moorcroft, WY where she graduated from high school. Working at a local café, Mom met... Full story
Service for Kyle Dyer will be at 3 p.m. on July 1, 2020 at the JH Ranch 1¼ mile south of Hulett on Highway 24. Signs will be posted. A celebration will start at 5 p.m. at the Ponderosa Bar & Café on Main Street in Hulett. Please wear your favorite band shirt. Kyle left us on March 18, 2020. Please come help us celebrate the joy that Kyle brought to our lives.... Full story
Michael Alex Imberi, 59 of Sundance, Wyoming, left us peacefully on June 5, 2020, for the next part of his journey after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born to Alex and Jean Imberi on December 19, 1960. He was grateful to grow up with his siblings, Debbie, Brenda, Dave, Sandi and John. Mike and his family moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, in the 1970s. He learned many trades in his lifetime; wrench head, builder, mason, painter, loved his dirt work and developed a love for motorcycles,... Full story
Donna G. Blackburn Carl slipped peacefully and gently into the presence of the Lord on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, at her home in Williamstown, Kentucky. Donna was born in Gillette, Wyoming, on December 27, 1923, the oldest of six children born to Claude (Todd) and Hazel Seeley. The family moved to Sundance, Wyoming, where Donna attended all 12 grades at Old Stoney and finished her education in Spearfish, South Dakota. Times were difficult with the Depression and World War II, but family times... Full story
Rita Ann “Andy” McKenney Pickerd went home to the Lord on May 28, 2020, after a long courageous battle with cancer and heart problems. Rita was born March 9, 1943 and was raised in the Aladdin area and graduated from Sundance High School in 1961. Rita was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Pine Cone Chapter 41 for over 50 years, where she held the Worthy Grand Matron Office several times. Rita was also an active 4-H leader for many years. Rita attended Black Hills State College and obt...
Graveside services were held Friday May 29, 2020 at Upton Greenwood Cemetery. A reception at the family ranch will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Melvin James Materi was born on August 28, 1958 in Newcastle, Wyoming to James Michael and Normalee (Harrod) Materi. He grew up on the family ranch south of Upton. He did his first solo mechanic job at five when he tore apart the dash of the Ford pickup looking for a .22 shell. He put it back together the next day. He started driving tractors at the age... Full story
Susan Joann (Cheshier) Symonds age 63 of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, on May 8, 2020, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Suzie was born October 24, 1956, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Walter and Virginia (Schlosser) Cheshier. She was the youngest of seven children. Suzie grew up and attended school in Hulett Wyoming, graduating in 1975. Suzie worked for Mountain Bell Phone Company and the United States Postal Service. In later years Suzie... Full story
Russell Lee Smith age 78, of Moorcroft, WY passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, WY. He is survived by wife, Linda; daughter, Barbara Goldade and fiancé, Jason of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Ivan) Cranston of Moorcroft, WY; grandchildren, Rebecca, Andrew, Kelsey and six great-grandchildren all from Aberdeen, SD and two step-granddaughters of Moorcroft, WY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Milletta... Full story
Mildred Wagner (Johnson) Cundy of Spearfish, South Dakota, went to rest with the Lord on May 17, 2020, at Rolling Hills Health Care in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Mildred was born August 17, 1922, in Platte, South Dakota, to parents Bruno and Wilma Wagner. The family moved from Platte to Cottonwood, South Dakota, at which time the family assumed the last name of Johnson. The family moved to Kadoka, South Dakota, where she attended school for three years. The family then moved north of Phillip,... Full story
Reva Augusta King, 88, of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Reva was born a few miles west of Hulett on June 4, 1932. Her parents were John C. and Myrtle (Lawrence) Wood. Reva grew up in the Hulett-Sundance area and attended grade school in Hulett and the Government Canyon School in Moskee. The family moved to Spearfish in 1948 so the kids could attend Spearfish High School and Reva graduated from there in 1952. In 1953, Reva married... Full story
Patsy Jo Bunney passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the Close to Home Hospice House in Gillette, Wyoming, at the age of 79, following a courageous battle with cancer. As Patsy entered into eternal rest, she was surrounded by her dear family. Patsy was the oldest of four children born to Floyd and Fern Tanner on July 10, 1940, in Miles City, Montana. As a young girl, Patsy lived in Montana on the Ranch Creek Cattle Ranch; also known as the Johnson Place. During her school years, Patsy... Full story
Kathy Janell Daves (Parker) was born July 15, 1951 in Edmond, Oklahoma and adopted four days later to Howard A. and Anna Mae (Stevens) Parker. She passed away peacefully Saturday evening May 9, 2020, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming, after a short battle with bone cancer. Kathy grew up near Edmond and graduated from Deer Creek High School. Kathy proudly received her college degree upon graduating from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota, with a... Full story
