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George C. Weber of Lincoln,Ne., passed away on April 4, 2015, surrounded by family, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease. He was 71. He was born in Pine Bluffs Wyoming to Carl and Julia (Forest) Weber. He graduated from Burns High School in Burns, and then moved to Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where he became a certified public accountant. He married the late Carol Weber and they had one son, Jason. He was involved in the Elks Club and 23 Club baseball. Later in life, he moved to Lincoln, where he continued his own accounting...
Eugene ‘Gene’ Hahn, 70, of Grover, Co., went home with his Lord and Savior on April 9, 2015, at Hospice of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He was born May 5, 1944, in Kimball, Ne., to Edward and Louise (Harms) Hahn. Gene grew up in Grover and graduated from Grover High School. On Oct. 22, 1967, in Burns, he married Sharon Sandberg. Gene served in the Air National Guard’s 153rd Armored Airlift Group for six years in Cheyenne. Gene loved his cattle, flower garden, and leather craft. He was a charter member of the Grover FFA, a 4-H leader and fair...
Vashti James, 84, was born to Charles and Gertrude Long on May 22, 1930, in Cheyenne. She passed on to her eternal reward April 9, 2015, in Cheyenne. She lived in many places while growing up, always returning to the Cheyenne area. She attended Cheyenne High School until she became ill and could not finish her last year. She met and married Howard James in 1948. They spent 61 years together. To this union was born one daughter and five sons. Vashti was an old-fashioned wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting,...
Dr. Douglas W. McConnell, 57, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, at the Kimball High School gym with Doyle Smith, LeRoy Sanford and Darla Fisher officiating. A lunch was provided immediately following the service. Cremation will be held following the service and interment will be held at a later date. The family accepted friends at the funeral home on Friday. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to...
Lenna passed away on March 3, 2015, in Cheyenne, at the age of 98. She was born in Pine Bluffs on Dec. 27, 1916, to Claude & Bernice Grigsby, living all but 11 years of her life in Pine Bluffs. Cremation has taken place with interment in the Pine Bluffs Cemetery on March 9, 2015. She married Walton Olson on Dec. 20, 1937, and to this union was born two daughters: Shirley and Marvilyn. Surviving her is one daughter, Marvilyn (Gale) Ray; granddaughter, Tanya (John) Eisele; grandsons, Scott (Kim)... Full story
Ann M. Kasselder, 95, of Cheyenne, formerly of Pine Bluffs, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, in Cheyenne. Ann was born April 29, 1919, to Jacob and Nora Gydesen of Scotia, Ne. In 1938, she married Wesley Johnson in Greeley, Ne. To this union three daughters were born. They later divorced. She then married E.L. Kasselder of Ericson, Ne., where they lived before moving to Giltner, Ne., and later to Pine Bluffs. The couple had four children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood;...
Sherryl L. Willoughby, 74, of Pine Bluffs, died at her home in Pine Bluffs on Thursday. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 1, at the Pine Bluffs Baptist Church with Pastor Dan DeBruyn officiating. Burial will be held in the Potter Cemetery at 2 p.m. Visitation was held at the church prior to the service. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences for the family. Memorials have been established to Davis Hospice in Cheyenne. Services were entrusted to...
Doris Edna Huckfeldt, 93, of Cheyenne, passed away March 28, 2015, at her home. She was born Feb. 19, 1922, in Lusk to Walter Leo 'Doc' and Eva (Tweedy) Klemke. Doris grew up on the family dairy farm with her four sisters. She milked cows, delivered milk, put up hay and helped with all other chores on the farm. She married Frederick Carl Huckfeldt on Sept. 1, 1945, after waiting for him to return from World War II. They lived in numerous towns throughout Wyoming, and Doris was active in the Lutheran churches which she attended. She loved to do...
Carol A. Moore, 73, of Albin, went home to be with the Lord March 20, 2015, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 27, 1941, in Cheyenne to Alvia and Beulah Cobble. She married her high school sweetheart, William C. Moore, on May 17, 1958, in Fort Collins, Co. Carol had a degree in computer science, was an antique appraiser, worked collectibles at Goodwill, was a homemaker and a member of Golden Prairie Baptist Church. Carol was a loving, strong wife, mother, grandmother (Mema)...
Luverne E. ‘Vern’ Gade, 91, of Pine Bluffs, passed away at the VA Medical Center in Cheyenne on Friday, March 13, 2015, surrounded by his family. Luverne was born April 6, 1923, in Miller, SD, a son of the late Emil and Louise (Becker) Gade. Vern was raised in Pine Bluffs and graduated from Pine Bluffs High School in 1941. He loved all sports, and while in high school he was all-state in football, basketball, and his favorite sport, track. Vern served in the United States Army with the Counter Intelligence Corps. He was honorably dis...
Paul 'Smitty' E. Smith, 77, of Pine Bluffs, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Smitty was born Dec. 29, 1937, in Cedar, KS, a son of the late David and Ruby (Stice) Smith. Smitty grew up in Sherman County, KS, on Smoky Hill River. He attended school in Kanarado, KS, and later served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. He served nine months in Ansbach, Germany, with the 75th Artillery, and was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX. He owned and operated Smitty’s Diesel Repair in Cheyenne for a n...
Althea ‘Marie’ Nugent, 96, of Cheyenne, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 13, 2015, at the Kindred Healthcare Center. Marie was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Gothenburg, Ne., a daughter of the late Clayton L. and Mae T. (Fotchman) Butler. Marie was an excellent homemaker and an accomplished seamstress, making her own clothing. Her other interests included upholstery work, fishing, gardening, raising chickens and helping on the family farm. She also enjoyed spending time at her son’s cabin. Marie is survived by her son, James Dolan, and wife Donna... Full story
Joseph S. Glenn, Jr., beloved son of Regina and Joseph Glenn, caring brother of John Glenn, Mary Glenn, Julie Glenn-Seely, and Louise Breedlove, cherished father of Lisa Glenn and Gregory Glenn, passed away Feb. 8, 2015. Joe was born in Pennsylvania Nov. 12, 1943, and moved to San Mateo, Calif., at an early age. He was an outstanding athlete who graduated from Serra High School, and later played baseball at the College of San Mateo and the University of Wyoming, where he graduated with a bachelors degree. Joe went on to teach high school in... Full story
Melvin Lee Smock born in Greeley, CO, Aug. 8, 1947, to Carlyle (Chub) and Elsie Schwab Smock, passed away Jan. 1, 2015. He was raised on a ranch east of Grover, CO. Elsie and Chub had six children; Ron, Don, Carlyle (Corky), Mel, fraternal twin Alvin (P.W.) and Carolyn. They were a close knit group, sharing in many adventures. Growing up, Mel enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball, baseball, running and participating in 4H. In 1965 he was awarded the very prestigious 4H award, The Round... Full story
Roy C. Maxfield, 94, died Jan. 27, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 9, 1920, in Pine Bluffs, the son of Clyde and Florence Burk Maxfield. A resident of Hutchinon that past 10 years, he had previously lived in San Jose, CA. He was a roofing contractor most of his life, owning his own roofing company. He married Emma Higday in El Paso, Texas. She died in 1994. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Bock, and husband Earl, Hutchinson, KS.; and a granddaughter, Erinn Stiles, Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his... Full story
A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 30, at 11:30 a.m., at the Louis P. Canady American Legion Post 60, for Allan Kane, 82, who passed away suddenly at home on Jan. 1. A U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, he will receive full military honors at the memorial service, including an Honor Guard consisting of members from American Legion Posts 6 and 60, a twenty-one gun salute, and the playing of Taps. His friends say Allan loved animals, especially strays; was generous and would have given a...
Mrs. Phyllis Lerwick, 94, of Albin, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, in the home of Larry and Glenda Lerwick, in Eaton, Co. Mrs. Lerwick was born May 22, 1920, in Bruning, Ne., a daughter to the late Ward and Sarah (Meyer) Nippert. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; a son, Kenneth; and a grandson, Britt. She is survived by four sons and two daughters. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 23, at 10:30 a.m., at the Pine Bluffs Community Center, 708 Lawson St.... Full story
Leona E. Baluska, 88, of Bushnell, died at Kimball County Manor on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Grace Lutheran Church in Pine Bluffs, with Pastor John Melms officiating. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave messages of... Full story
Lois Luellan (Miles) McCurry, entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2015 at LifeCare Center, Longmont, Co. She was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in a farmhouse near Gurley, Ne., the first of five children born to Ray and Velma Miles. Lois married John R. McCurry, Jr. on Nov. 9, 1939, in Cheyenne. She spent most of her life living on a wheat farm East of Hereford, Co. where she and John raised their three children. In 2006 Lois moved to Longmont to be near her daughter. Lois was a member of the... Full story
Esther May (Wood) Phillips, 83, went to be with the Lord Sunday evening Jan. 4, 2015. Please join us in celebrating Esther's life at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 209 3rd St., Bushnell, Ne. She spent her last days surrounded in love by her husband, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Esther is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wesley Phillips; her daughters, Linda Lockwood (Carl) of Greeley, Co., Vicki Rognmoe of Denver, Co. and... Full story
Mrs. Betty Jane (Zeis) McLaughlin, 85, of Albin, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2015, at Kindred Healthcare in Cheyenne. Mrs. McLaughlin was born July 24, 1929, in Holdingford, Mn., a daughter of the late Aloysious J. and Ottilia M. (Young) Zeis. Betty was a homemaker, and she enjoyed caring for her home and her five children. She enjoyed numerous hobbies, including making crafts, cooking, baking, knitting and crocheting. She put her cooking talents to good use by working as a cook for a... Full story
Helen Lu Palmer, 83, of Tucson, Arizona, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 21, 1931 in Hinsdale, Illinois. Mrs. Palmer was a legal secretary for the Arizona Attorney General's Office. She loved to volunteer at the Southern Arizona Humane Society and was a member of the Desert Tones Chorus. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Stevens (Rob) of Pine Bluffs; two sons, Keith Palmer (Tracy) of Corvallis, Oregon and Steven Palmer of... Full story
Lois McCurry of Longmont, Colorado has passed away. Funeral services will be held Jan. 12 at the Ahlberg Funeral Chapel at 326 Terry St. in Longmont at 10:30 a.m.... Full story
Phyllis Louise Towns, 85, of Hillsdale, Wyo., died Nov. 21, 2014 at Lifecare. She was born on August 11, 1929 in Dundy County, Neb. Phyllis came to Burns in 1929 and first went to the Lutheran School, graduating from Burns High School. Her college coursework included classes in insurance and computers. Phyllis married Marion Lewis Towns of Hillsdale on June 23, 1946. After living in Cheyenne for a year, they moved to their farm in Hillsdale. They farmed wheat and other crops, raised sheep,...
Mr. Calvin King Fogg, 71, of Cheyenne, Wy., passed away Nov. 20, 2014, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Cheyenne. Calvin was born Sept. 17, 1943, in Cheyenne, to Dean and Mary (Cornish) Fogg and grew up on the family dairy farm east of Cheyenne. Calvin was a 1961 graduate of Cheyenne High School, where he served as FFA President and won State Champion Round-Robin Showmanship. He met his wife, Laurell Miskimins, at the Wyoming State Fair and they were married on Sept. 11, 1965. Calvin...
