Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Terrence King, 85, of Aladdin, Wyoming, passed away March 3, 2023 at the Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Rose King; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and George Bean. He is survived by his brothers, Dennis King and Michael King both of Aladdin; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives. His request was cremation and no funeral service will be honored. Arrangements are under the care of Kline Funeral Chapel of Belle Fourche....
Kenneth "Ken" Howard, 73 of Aladdin, Wyoming, passed away at his home on February 27, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children. Ken was born on March 23, 1949 to Kenneth Howard and Anna Maddox in Hamilton, Ohio. He was the youngest of three children. After graduating from Lakota High School in 1967 he continued to farm on his family farm. In 1970, Ken married Sandra Arnold at Bethany Church. Ken and Sandra went on to have three children. Nicole, Stephanie and Brad. In 2003, Ken married Angelika...
Funeral Mass for Lorraine Loh, 94, of Dickinson, North Dakota was Friday, March 3, 2023 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Msgr. Thomas Richter as celebrant. Burial followed at St. Henry's cemetery in Regent. Lorraine passed away February 27, 2023 surrounded by family at St. Luke's Home in Dickinson. Lorraine Maria Loh was born December 10, 1928 to Frank and Marion (Kilzer) Gion. Life was not easy for the four Gion children due to the death of their mother when Lorraine was only seven years...
Shirley Jean (Larive) Frasier enjoyed her last day on this earth on March 3, 2023. Shirley was born on May 1, 1937, the youngest of 13 children to Arthur and Tillie (Lloyd) Larive. She attended schools in Sundance, Wyoming, Rapid City, South Dakota, Deadwood, South Dakota and graduated from Spearfish High School in 1955. She married Duane George Frasier on May 24, 1956 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Spearfish, South Dakota. They moved to San Diego, California then to Napa, Idaho, where they...
Melva Arlene Rawhouser passed away Feb. 26, 2023, at Weston County Manor, after a stroke in November 2013. She was born Sept. 16, 1938, at the family ranch north of Hulett, Wyoming (close to Seeley, Wyoming) to Tom and Arlene (Stull) Bay. She attended schools in Hulett and Moorcroft. In 1953, she married Jack Bolin. Together they had a daughter, Barbara "Bobbi" Marie Bolin. In 1958, she married James Franklin. Together they had three daughters and one son: a daughter, stillborn (unnamed), a...
Jessie Sachau Tschetter passed away peacefully at Friendly Horizons Assisted Living Facility in Summerset, South Dakota on February 16, 2023 at the age 97. Jessie was born in eastern South Dakota to Ernest and Cleo Tyler on November 23, 1925. She was the middle child growing up on the farm with her four siblings, Faye, Bill, Ernest and Clyde. After graduating from high school, she attended school in Omaha and got a job at the Black Hills Airport outside Spearfish, South Dakota, reporting the...
Thomas Allen VanLuvan will always be remembered for his courage during difficult times. Unfortunately, this time the pain was too difficult, and we lost Thomas during the night of February 14, 2023, at 21 years old in Sundance, Wyoming. Thomas was born May 6, 2001, in Spearfish, South Dakota. He grew up in Sundance and graduated from Hulett High School in 2019. Thomas had a passion for all things mechanical and labor related. He loved to learn the ways of the trade – something that was s...
Ronald Lee Gerry, 84, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Ronald was born January 18, 1939 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Woodrow and Edna (Pathael) Gerry. He grew up on the family farm in Wentworth, South Dakota and graduated from Chester High School in 1957. On November 15, 1958 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ron married the love of his life, Catherine Mehleis of Glenwood City, Wisconsin. They made their home in numerous locations including; Minneapolis, Rush City and Ca...
Funeral services for Willene Elsasser, 85, of Gillette, were held Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at New Life Church, with Pastor Mike Wilson officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Reception followed in the Mt. Pisgah Community Room. Willene was in her home surrounded by her family when she was "welcomed into the arms of Jesus" on February 16. Willene Mae was born in Torrington, Wyoming to Grant and Elva (Dailey) Wonch. She was raised in Arnold, Nebraska and moved as a young lady to...
Janice Elizabeth Eschedor, 78, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her daughter's home in Rockville, Maryland. Jan was born and raised in Verndale, Minnesota. She moved to Minneapolis right after high school to work. She met Gary and together they raised their children in N.E. Minneapolis. Jan was successful in creating a decorating business in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. After 35 years in Minneapolis, they retired outside of Sundance on a small property. Jan c...
Carolyn Ann Vineyard (85) passed from this life on February 2, 2023 at the Platte County Legacy Home in Wheatland, Wyoming. She was born to George Myron and Alice Elizabeth (Laycock) Morey on July 14, 1937 in Wheatland, Wyoming. While attending high school in Chugwater, Wyoming she met Nelson Vineyard. They married on October 29, 1954 and from 1955 until 1970 welcomed five sons. A young boy at one of the ranches they lived once said, "Every few years the Vineyards just go to town and bring back...
Laura Danielle Kenway went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023. Laura was born on February 3, 1990 to Gary and Evonna Schelling. She is survived by her husband, Chris Kenway; her father, Gary Schelling; siblings, Ryan (Tammy) Schelling, Ami (Tristan) Hanson, Bethany (Levi) Mueller; grandparents Ken and Lois Schelling; as well as a multitude of beloved nieces, nephews, family and friends. Laura attended Moorcroft Christian Elementary and Jr./Sr. High Schools where she was always known...
Michael Lloyd Johnson "Mike", 74, passed on January 23, 2023. Mike was born September 6, 1948, in Kearney, Nebraska, to John and Cleo (Huffman) Johnson and was soon joined by a brother, Don Johnson. While Mike was a toddler, his dad, John Johnson, drowned in a boating accident on Plum Creek Lake in Nebraska. Cleo moved the boys back to the homestead north of Hulett, Wyoming, known as "The Old Johnson Place." Cleo married Leonard Stoddard, and Mike was soon granted another brother, Steve and a si...
Arlie Lorine Cornella, 96, passed on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Casper, Wyoming....
Richard J. Macy passed away peacefully at 92 years of age on Friday, December 30,2022, at his home in Green Valley, Arizona. Richard was born on June 2, 1930, in Gabriels, New York to Edward and Gertrude Macy. The family moved frequently during the Depression years but settled in Shell, Wyoming in 1946. Richard attended Greybull High School and graduated in 1948. The same year, he joined the United States Navy, serving four years and seeing combat action in the Korean War. Richard received a...
Wanda Lucille Foote, 87, passed away, at the long-term care unit in Sundance, Wyoming, January 14, 2023, just seven days before her 88th birthday, her sweet body was just plum wore out. Wanda was born January 20, 1935, to Earl and Beulah Moore, in Guernsey, Wyoming. She was one of three children. She loved growing up in the Guernsey area, and absolutely loved becoming an aunt. Her nieces and nephews adore her and sing her praises whenever they talk of her. She is lovingly called Auntie Wanda to...
Alberta Reynolds passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Alberta was born April 19, 1933 in Moorcroft, WY to Fred and Rosa Sehn. She spent her childhood on a ranch just a hop and much skipping over the hill from Oshoto. She graduated from Moorcroft High School in 1952. She met Wayne Reynolds, the love of her life in "Bible School", probably a Sunday school class. They started dating, usually going to the movies in Moorcroft. They married on her birthday in 1954 (maybe a subtle reminder to never f...
Ronald James Ericsson, age 87 of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, on his ranch in Wyoming. He was a scientist, rancher, businessman, father and grandfather, brother and husband to his beloved wife Jean (deceased). No services will be held. Arrangements are with Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Friends may leave written condolences online at: www.LeveringtonFH.com. Ronald was born July 17, 1935 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota....
Kenneth William Sipe, 76, of Aladdin, Wyoming, passed away on December 24, 2022. He was born October, 28 1946, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Kenneth Otto Sipe and Edna (Schultz) Sipe. He was raised on the Sipe Ranch on Hay Creek outside of Aladdin. He graduated from Sundance High School in 1965 and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1969 with a degree in Agriculture. Kenneth worked many jobs in his life, but he was happiest working in law enforcement and working on the Sipe Ranch. He really enjoyed his time working for the Sundance...
Albert "Tom" Thomas Rothleutner was born March 15, 1936, to Albert and Helen Rothleutner in Douglas, Wyoming. He moved to a ranch near Dewey, South Dakota, at an early age and worked it with his parents, brothers and sister. He graduated from high school in 1955. He married Vonda Linton in 1959. They moved to Douglas in 1960 and then made their home in Upton, Wyoming, in the early sixties. Tom worked at various jobs before they opened T&R Automotive with partner Royal Bock. They became sole...
Funeral service for Tressa Meserve will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2022 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Tressa Hazel Meserve, age 82, died peacefully at her home, on December 25, 2022, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Tressa lived in northeastern Wyoming all of her life, raising a family there and building numerous friendships. She was loved and respected, and she will be missed by many....
Ronald Ericsson, age 87 of Alzada, Montana, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his home following a cardiac event. Funeral arrangements are pending with Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Ronald is survived by his daughter, Julie (Gary) Anderson of Sheridan, Wyoming; son, Scott Ericsson (Patricia) of Texas; three grandchildren, Marie, Spencer and William; two great grandchildren; brothers, Lee Ericsson of Wyoming, Roland Ericsson of Henderson, Nevada; and sister, Beverly Ericsson of Wyoming....
Bruce Lang, 68, of Pine Haven, Wyoming died doing what he did best, taking care of everyone else, on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Keyhole Reservoir. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2022 at Keyhole Country Club, Pine Haven, Wyoming, with Chaplain Charlie Gulley and Pastor Gordon Harper officiating, and Military Honors provided by American Legion post 42 and the Wyoming Fire Marshals. Interment will be in Pine Haven Cemetery. Bruce Wayne Lang was born on December 7,...
Jason Jerry Otto, 48, of Pine Haven, Wyoming, passed away on Keyhole Reservoir on December 15, 2022. Jason was born in Havre, Montana, May 14, 1974 to Jerry and Debra Otto. He grew up on the family farm west of town with his two brothers near the Big Sandy Creek. He attended Havre Public Schools, graduating early from Havre High. He married his high school sweetheart, Dyann (Spangler) Otto, on his birthday in 1994. They have two children, Colton and Amanda. Jason worked mostly in the oilfield,...
Eric Orval Huseby, 88 was born July 28, 1934 to Louis and Muriel Huseby on the Huseby Ranch. Eric passed away on December 13, 2022. Eric attended the country school here on the place through the eighth grade. Eric worked with his dad on the ranch and in the timber industry. His fairness, honesty and kind heartedness is matched by few. He will be greatly missed. On June 5, 1955, Eric married Jeannie Davis in a ceremony at the Baptist Church in Hulett. The couple made their home on the ranch for...
