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Mark S. Veneklasen, 68, passed away on Jan. 22, 2013, in Fort Collins, Colo., after a brief battle with melanoma. Mark was born Aug. 21, 1944, to Paul and Louise Veneklasen in Massachusetts, and was raised in Southern California with his older brother, Lee. Mark was an inventor, machinist and philosopher, and will be remembered for his accomplishments and passionate independence. He was also a fan and collector of Corvairs, and an avid photographer. Although he did not complete college, Mark was an inventor from very early on — devising a u...
Frances R. Holgerson, 97, of Albin passed away Jan. 25, 2013, at Life Care Center in Cheyenne. She was born Nov. 14, 1915, at the family homestead in Albin. Mrs. Holgerson was a farm wife and mother. She married Odin Holgerson on Nov. 18, 1936, in Scottsbluff, Neb. She is survived by four children, Lucille Scheel of Pine Bluffs; Bill (Connie) Holgerson and Larry (Beverly) Holgerson, both of Albin; Doug (Betty) Holgerson of Greeley, Colo.; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a...
Elmer W. Keslar, 95, of Cheyenne died Feb. 2, 2013, at Kindred Transitional Care in Cheyenne. Mr. Keslar was born Oct. 17, 1917, in Hillsdale, the son of Elias and Miriam (Bundy) Keslar. Elmer was a Pearl Harbor survivor and served in the U.S Army Air Corp during World War II On October 19, 1951 he married Ruth Irene Maberry in Cheyenne. Elmer worked as a computer programmer for the state of Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Cheyenne; three sons, Mathew Keslar of Rock Springs, and...
Mark S. Veneklasen of Pine Bluffs. A private family service will be held in Colorado....
Jim L. Jessen age 65 passed away on Jan. 27, 2013, surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter, Summer Parker, and family in Scottsbluff, Neb., after a valiant fight with cancer. Jim was born to Rosella and Leo Jessen March 17, 1947, at the Oshkosh Hospital. He attended country school district 13 south of Oshkosh. He graduated Garden County High School, class of 1965. Jim was a member of FFA and achieved State Farmer. He was a strong advocate of having the FFA program returned to the Ga...
Ava Marie Sanville, 86, of Cheyenne passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at the Lifecare Center. She was born April 21, 1926, in Gilman, Wis. Marie was very passionate about animals and most especially birds. She raised and cared for many birds throughout her lifetime and was a member of several different bird clubs. She enjoyed fishing and spending time in the mountains and reading. Marie was known for her ability to grow and nurture plants. She is survived by three sons and two...
Gary B. Nadeau, 73, of Pine Bluffs, passed away on Jan. 16, 2013, in Cheyenne. He was born on May 7, 1939, in Glendale, Calif., to Aldrich and Inez Nadeau. Gary married Patsy Crews on Nov. 25, 1961, in Winterhaven, Calif. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Gary was a machinist by trade and an accomplished wood carver. He is survived by his sons, Robert Nadeau of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Russell Nadeau of Anderson, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Nadeau; his parents, Aldrich and Inez...
Mark S. Veneklasen of Pine Bluffs. A private family service will be held in Colorado....
Paul A. Michaud, 91 of Ft. Collins, Colo., died Jan. 4, 2013. A vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church followed by interment, with full military honors at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in South Fort Collins. www.goesfuneralcare.com will have more information and...
Floyd D. Gensel, 81, of Pine Bluffs, died Dec. 23, 2012, at Davis Hospice Center. He was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, to Harold D. and Grace E. Gensel. He retired from the town of Pine Bluffs in 1993. He was a member of Grace English Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post No. 60 in Pine Bluffs. He also was a retired volunteer fireman in Pine Bluffs. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Gensel whom he married on Feb. 24, 1976, in Pine Bluffs; children, Terry (Jim) VanDorn of Cheyenne, Larry (Kay) Peters of Cheyenne and Robert Peters...
Shirley Jean Martin, 78, of Burns, died Dec. 13, 2012, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colo. Jean was born at Red Top Station, Colo., Nov. 12, 1934, to W.R. and Julia Edwards. She graduated from Laramie High School in 1952. Jean married Syd Martin of Burns on May 23, 1954. They raised their family on their farm north of Burns. She enjoyed sewing, oil painting, making candy, and made and decorated many wedding cakes for family and friends. Jean’s homemade doughnuts were a s...
Wayne L. Mundschenk Wayne L. Mundschenk, 62, of Rock Springs, passed away on Nov. 27, 2012. He was a long time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Hanna, Wyoming. He was born on Aug.13, 1950 in Scottsbluff, Neb., the son of the late Clarence and Mildred Kaper Mundschenk. Mr. Mundschenk was a 1968 graduate of the Pine Bluffs High School in Pine Bluffs. He married the former Donna Vandiver in Fort Collins, Colo., on July 24, 1968. Mr. Mundschenk was employed at Black Butte Coal Company as a coal miner and also had worked as...
John T. Miner of Pine Bluffs died at his home on Nov. 18, 2012 at the age of 56. John was born Dec. 15, 1956 in Renton, Wash., to John C. and Julia A. Miner. He moved to Pine Bluffs in 1973 and made it his lifelong home. John graduated from Pine Bluffs High School in 1975. He became a car mechanic until his death. John is survived by his son Chris Macy and daughter Nichole Macy, a brother Fred Miner and a sister Julie Butler, his niece Shalane Hottell and a nephew Shilo White. John was preceded in death by his father John C. Miner and mother...
Shirley (Olson) Burnette passed away on Mon., Nov. 19, 2012, at her son’s home in Vancouver, Wash., at the age of 73 with her family around her. Born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Wilmar, Calif., to Lenna and Walton Olson, she grew up and attended school in Pine Bluffs. Before graduating from Pine Bluffs High School in 1957 she was very active in all choral programs, cheerleading and FHA. She attended Colorado Women’s College in Denver, graduating in 1959. While working for Rocketdyne in Cheyenne she met C.W. (Chuck) Burnette and married him on Apr...
Eleanor Hillman of Evans, Colo., passed away Nov. 15, 2012, with her husband of nearly 75 years, John, by her side at their home at Bee Hive of Evans. She was born on Oct. 10, 1919, at the farm home of her parents, Henry and Bertha (Lorenz) Wiechman near Cheney, Kan. She attended school at the Lutheran school near their home through the eighth grade. Her family then bought a farm near Scott City, Kan., where she graduated from Scott City High. In July, 1937 she met the love of her life, John Hillman, when attending Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo...
On Nov. 10, 2012, Steven R. Butler, age 46, peacefully rejoined our Savior, Jesus Christ. Steven’s journey on Earth began in Laramie, on May 9, 1966. Steven Butler attended primary and secondary schools in Pine Bluffs. Upon graduation, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., (class of ’88), where he met his wife of 25 years, Wendy (Lewis) Butler. They were married on June 6, 1987, in Hibbing, Minn. Steven attended graduate school at University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., and became a chemistry teacher. For a numbe...
Lula S. Gordon, 83, of Carpenter died Oct. 21, 2012, at Cheyenne Healthcare. She was born Jan. 13, 1929. in Poplar, Minn., to Herbert and Edna Kesselring. She married Gene Gordon on Nov. 10, 1962, in Burns. She attended Cheyenne Hills Church and was a member of Western Wives and Heritage Quilting. She is survived by her children, Linda Oliverius of Cheyenne, Jeannine Metzger of Gordon, Neb., Calvin Oliverius of Albin, and John (Charlene) Gordon of Carpenter; grandchildren, Amanda Gordon, Sarah Gordon, David Gordon, Miranda Oliverius, Angela...