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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Paul T. Liamos hoped to top his father’s 94-year lifespan. Alas, he fell a few months short. He shuffled off his mortal coil at 6 a.m. on August 27, 2019 in the hospice unit at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Death was welcome; surcease of pain as well as the lingering loneliness, isolation and indignities inflicted by Alzheimer’s disease. On December 10, 1925, he was born in Neihart, Montana, to Paul T. Liamos, Sr. and Lucille J. Erickson; he was their only chi... Full story
Karen Mae (Harms) Cooper has gone to be with her husband James Cooper and her daughter Lori (Cooper) Newlin in heaven on September 3, 2019. Karen was born on November 9, 1941, to Martin and Thelma Harms in Redfield, South Dakota. She attended school in a one-room country school through eighth grade and graduated from Redfield High School in 1959. She was active in 4-H and a farm girl at heart. She was the oldest of four children: sister, Devonna (Milton) Newman of Mina Lake, South Dakota,... Full story
Margaret (French) Wales, 97 of Beulah, Wyoming, passed away on September 5, 2019, at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming. Margaret was born March 14, 1922, to Thomas and Nellie (Knight) French in Hertford, England. At the age of 14 Margaret went to work as a nanny and maid, she also helped her older sister take care of her siblings. Margaret married Leonard Wales in Essendon, England and to this union four children were born, Pam and Jackie in Hatfield, England and Terry and Sue... Full story
LeRoy Lars Nelson Sr., 66, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at his home in Pine Haven, Wyoming. LeRoy was born August 5, 1953 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Floyd and Adeline Nelson. He grew up with a large family on a farm South of Newfolden, Minnesota. Working hard and raising hell since the day he was born. His life’s passion was construction and after many years of running a business in Minnesota he decided to start a new chapter and headed to Gillette, Wyoming during t... Full story
Josie Ewing, 85 of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on August 21, 2019, at Garden Hills Assisted Living Center in the care of Hospice. Josephine Mayme Frank was born April 16, 1934 to Joe and Myrtle (Hutchins) Frank in Sundance, Wyoming. She was raised on a ranch near Sundance; when they moved into town she helped at the family store and gas station. Josie graduated from Sundance High School. Josie married Eugene A. Ewing on October 18, 1953 and they lived on the Campstool Ranch at the base... Full story
James Jensen, age 86 of Aladdin, Wyoming, died Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, August 31, 2019, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Aladdin Community Hall in Aladdin. Arrangements are by Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. James Ellsworth Jensen was born on December 23, 1932, in Shelton, Nebraska, to John and Vena (Pickering) Jensen. Jim moved to Wyoming as a boy and loved everything that being from Wyoming had to offer. Jim married Pearl Montaney o... Full story
William Edward Altaffer, known to his family and friends as “Bill”, was born on July 29, 1941 to James and Larena (Blake) Altaffer in Gillette, Wyoming. He married his favorite wife, Norma on May 22, 1971. He passed away August 15, 2019, in Sundance, Wyoming, after a long battle with several forms of cancer. He is survived by his wife, children, siblings, nephews and nieces. Bill grew up on the family ranch north of Moorcroft. He attended country school through the eighth grade. He gra... Full story
“A wife of noble character…She is worth far more than rubies…A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised…Honor her for all that her hands have done.” Proverbs 31:10 Andrea Lynn Mills, 41, joined her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 19, 2019. Andrea passed away while her beloved husband, Tom Mills, their nine beautiful children and family stood by her side. Andrea was born June 22, 1978 in Newcastle, Wyoming. She was raised in Moorcroft by Gary and Evonna (Blakeman) Schelling, along with siblings Ryan Schelling, Ami Hanson (Schellin... Full story
Former Crook County resident Francis Shane Brislawn, 75, of North Pole, Alaska, died August 21, 2017, after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Shane was born July 8, 1942 in the Sundance hospital to Robert E. “Bob” Brislawn and wife Genevieve Irwin Brislawn. The youngest of five children, he grew up on the family’s Cayuse Ranch north of Oshoto, where he was active in 4-H. Shane went to the B bar B country school, then to Sundance High School and graduated from Gillette High School. He attended Brigham Young University for two years... Full story
Funeral services for Richard Haglund will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Meridian Mortuary 111 South Railroad Ave, Newcastle, WY; interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the Cambria Community Baptist Church in Newcastle, WY. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2019 at Meridian Mortuary. On Friday, August 9, 2019 Richard DeVern Haglund passed away at the age of 79, at the Weston County Manor in... Full story
Donna Jean (Myers) Peplow, 86 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Crook County Long Term Care. Donna was born December 18, 1932, to Kermit and Phoebe (Brown) Myers; she attended country school in Langdon, North Dakota. She married Duane Peplow on June 20, 1954. The couple made their home in Caviler, North Dakota, before moving to Sundance in 1978. Donna worked and retired from the Crook County Hospital and Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening and canning, sewing and... Full story
Lenny Smith, aged 66, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at his home in Dumas, Texas. He is survived by three children, Thomas John Smith (Jackie), Stephen Ray Smith, LenDee Cheyenne Smith; two brothers, Lyle Smith (Carolee) and Lane Smith (Clair). He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Hazel Smith. There will be no services at this time.... Full story
Funeral service for Warren Mitchell was held Monday, July 29, 2019 at Calvary Community Church with Pastor Nick White and Pastor Dave Burger officiated; interment followed at Moorcroft Cemetery. Warren Mitchell age 77, of Gillette, WY died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Sheridan Manor. Born March 2, 1942 to Raymond and Velma (Kluckman) Mitchell in Clear Lake, SD. He attended school in Estelline, SD. Warren loved playing football during high school. After graduation, he moved to Moorcroft, WY working... Full story
Nellie Marie Schneider, age 85, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 in Thornton, Colorado surrounded by her loving and devoted family. A memorial service was held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Olinger Highland Mortuary in Thornton. Luncheon followed at Stonebrook Manor in Thornton. From her birth in Hulett, Wyoming, on October 8, 1933, to her death on Monday, she shared her love with all of those around her. She was born on a ranch near Hulett to Kicker (Stephen) and Gladys Wood. Nell was the... Full story
Earl Barry Dennis, 54, of rural Crook County passed away of natural causes at the Dennis Ranch west of New Haven on July 17, 2019. Earl was born March 12, 1965 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Raymond Lewis and Daisy Blakeman Dennis. He went to grade school at the Homestake School and high school in Hulett, Wyoming. He graduated with an associate degree from Casper College. He spent his entire life on the home ranch on the Little Missouri River, driving a school bus for a number of years. He... Full story
Funeral services for John Fulciniti were held Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at New Life Church in Gillette, WY. John R. Fulciniti Jr. was born July 12, 1957 in Buffalo, NY to John R. Fulciniti Sr. and Faith Gorum (Ed) Harrington. John attended Clearlake High School, as well as classes at San Jacinto College. During this, he also was taking Navy Sea Cadet classes. John graduated from Clearlake High School in 1975. John started working with his father at the age of 13. While in Texas, he worked for... Full story
Kathleen Tavegie, 78 of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away on Friday July 19, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial for Kathleen Tavegie was held on Wednesday July 24 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Newcastle with Father Brian Hess celebrating. Memorials may be made to the Weston County Health Services Foundation or the Corpus Christi Catholic Church music program. Kathleen Landrigan Tavegie was born in Newcastle on April 26, 1941, to Edward Joseph Landrigan and Roberta Summers Landrigan. She... Full story
Richard “Terry” Hurrle passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on July 8, 2019 at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center after battling Lewy Body Dementia. A celebration of life for Terry was held at the Pat’s Point Group Shelter (in Keyhole State Park). Terry was born to Harold and Marian Hurrle on March 6, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN. He attended elementary and secondary school in Bloomington, MN. At the age of 16, his schooling days were over and he took a job building pipel... Full story
Time of Remembrance for Travis James Glenn Jr., age 1 day. Passed away in Aloma Linda, CA on July 15, 2019. Memorial service will be held Monday, July 22 at Fidler-roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance.... Full story
A Memorial Service honoring Dottie’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Legacy Living Center Chapel, 1000 S. Douglas Hwy., Gillette. She passed away May 1, 2019. A full obituary... Full story
Walter Jay Hauber passed away on June 24, 2019, at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming, of natural causes, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old. Walt was born July 20, 1928, to Henry G. and Olevia (Lackus) Hauber in Hulett, Wyoming, and grew up on the family ranch on the Little Missouri River in Crook County. He attended elementary school in the Hulett area, meeting his future wife Arline Fowlkes at Moore Hill School while in fifth and sixth grade.... Full story
Della Long, a long-time resident of Kaycee, WY, passed away June 27, 2019 at the age of 76 with her loving husband at her side. She had won her battle with cancer and was celebrating life when an infection took her. Della was born May 7, 1943 to the late Marna and Vernon Eitel in Gillette, Wyoming. She was the youngest of three children. Della graduated from Moorcroft High School in May 1961. 55 years ago, she married the lover of her life, Harvey G. Long. They lived an adventurous life in the... Full story
Gary Williams, 64, passed away on June 28, 2019 at home in Gillette, WY of natural causes. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held on July 4, 2019 at 20 Benjamin Franklin Road in Gillette, Wyoming beginning at 3 p.m. Gary was born on November 4, 1954 in Brush, CO. His family moved often while his father worked in the oil fields. Gary carried on the family tradition of oil field work for many years. In April 1974, he married Corky Jaeger, who Gary loved referring to as “the pretty red... Full story
Our beloved son Joshua Patrick Donnell, age 13, of Carlile, Wyoming, took his own life on June 23, 2019, at his home in Carlile. Josh suffered for years with depression; may he rest in peace now without sadness in the arms of our Lord. Josh was born November 26, 2005, in Fairfax County, Virginia, to Douglas and Jessica Donnell. The family moved to Carlile in May 2009 to live rurally. Josh attended Moorcroft K8 school from kindergarten until seventh grade this year when he transferred to Hulett... Full story
Funeral services for Jane Norman will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church in Moorcroft, Wyoming; interment to follow at Moorcroft Cemetery. Catherine "Jane" Bidwell Norman was born at the family home in Farragut, Iowa, on November 15, 1930. Her family called her Jane. She passed away quietly in her sleep on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Oak Tree Villas in Jefferson City, Missouri. Jane graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming in 1948. After... Full story
