Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Memorial service for Art Cundy will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church with Chaplain Gordon Harper officiating. Arthur "Art" Fredrick Cundy, 80, of Rozet, Wyoming, passed away of heart failure on May 28, 2022, at the Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, Montana. Art was born August 18, 1941, in Spearfish, South Dakota, the eighth of 13 children to Amie Rice Cundy and Henry Cundy. At this time, his folks lived on Grandad Rice's Ranch approximately two miles fr... Full story
Beloved grandmother, wonderful mother, dear sister and friend to many, Diane Marie Huven, 74 of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed from this life into eternity on May 17, 2022. Those she left behind will miss her so very much. Yet in our sorrow, we find joy in God’s promises. Diane was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 5, 1947 and as a little girl moved to Monico, Wisconsin. Years later, her husband Bob and sons John, Travis and Kristopher made the move to Wyoming to start their adventure out W... Full story
Wacey George Snook, age 35, was born to Melvin and Deborah Snook on January 29, 1987. Wace was the youngest of four kids, having three older sisters to pick on (Ivy Burks of Mississippi, Kate (Blake) Conner of Isabel, South Dakota and Kara (Morgan) Uhrig of Gillette, Wyoming). His nieces and nephews include Craig and Lexi Burks, Kade and Curtis Conner and Brooklyn Uhrig. He is survived by his grandmothers Shirley Anderson and Char Carter. Wace married the love of his life, Sammi Jo (McCoid) Snoo... Full story
Brian Alan Dirks took the road to heaven May 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. He died peacefully, with his wife at his side, under the kind and compassionate care given in the ICU at Sanford Hospital. He asked for and was blessed to be able to see and talk to his kids one last time before closing his eyes on his journey. How do you sum up a life? You really can't in a few paragraphs. We'll do our best and hope that all who knew Brian can remember and add their own parts to his story. Brian was born... Full story
Barbara "Bobbi" Marie Bolin was born in Newcastle, Wyoming, on August 16, 1954, to Jack Bolin and Melva A. Bay Bolin. Bobbi attended the Homestead School near Hauber Mine for grades 1-5. Bobbi then moved to Hulett with her grandparents, Tom and Arline Bay and attended junior high and high school, graduating from Hulett in May, 1972. Bobbi attended the National College of Business in Rapid City and earned an associate degree in accounting. In December 1972, Bobbi married Vernon Nielsen of Alva,... Full story
Howard Charles Pickerd, 74, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away April 7, 2022, at home. Howard was born in Sundance, Wyoming, on May 25, 1947, to Henry and Ruth (Hauber) Pickerd. They lived in Alva, Wyoming and Aladdin, Wyoming, near his family's sawmill. Howard attended the one-room Eothen School grades 1-8. Growing up he spent time with extended family in Sundance and at the 4W Ranch near Devils Tower. They moved to Sundance in 1961, and he graduated from Sundance High School in 1965. He... Full story
Jerry Lee Schloredt, raconteur, foodie, avid reader, golfer, practical jokester, political pundit and all-around man about town, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He died peacefully at his daughter's home in Spearfish, South Dakota, surrounded by the loving embrace of his family. Jerry was born on October 12, 1936, in Lead, South Dakota, and raised in Beulah, Wyoming, Grass Valley, California and Reno, Nevada. He was the youngest son of Albert and Esther (Ward) Schloredt. Jerry fondly recalled... Full story
Literally the thirteenth child in a baker's dozen, Ruth "Peggy" Magdelene Gaddis Cronn was born on November 6, 1921, to Tilden A. Gaddis and Barbara Wolf Gaddis. Peggy's family lived in Iowa, Oklahoma and Kansas prior to coming to Minnehaha County, South Dakota, where they farmed in the greater Sioux Falls area. Peggy joined three sisters, Maria Mary Elizabeth Gaddis Ottold, Olive "Ollie" Mayme Gaddis Welbon, May Carrie Gaddis Mead and nine brothers, Adam, Ralph, Derwin, Archie, Richard, Loyal,... Full story
Kari Bonnell Jensen Priewe, 89, of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, passed away May 11, 2022 at the Belle Estate in Belle Fourche. Kari was born October 12, 1932, at Moorcroft, Wyoming, to Thorval Sr. and Lillian (Ballard) Jensen. The family moved near Oshoto, Wyoming, in 1936 on a ranch. In 1942, they moved to Big Bend on the Belle Fourche River in Wyoming. While growing up on the ranches, Kari was in the saddle many hours and many miles, tending livestock that her parents owned. Later on, they... Full story
Colton Tipton, 19, sadly passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Although it was a brief life, he certainly left his mark. He is survived by parents, Lisa Alberts, Jason Thomsen and Travis Tipton; brothers, Caleb Tipton and Dominic Shepperson; sisters, Carli Tipton, Madasyn Shepperson and Hannah Tipton. Colton is loved and will be forever missed.... Full story
A celebration of the life of Ruth “Peggy” Cronn will be held Saturday, May 21, in the courthouse basement at 11 a.m. An obituary will be in next week’s paper with more details.... Full story
Sherry Ann H. White, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to rest with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2022, at the Fountain Springs Healthcare in Rapid City, South Dakota. She was a Wyoming cowgirl through and through. She grew up in a very loving family, the Dillavous, just outside of Aladdin, Wyoming, on a small dairy farm. Shortly after high school, she met the love of her life, Richard White of Spearfish, South Dakota. They quickly fell in love and were very happily... Full story
Karen March Ackerman was born October 9, 1945 in York, Pennsylvania to Colonel Richard L. March and Ruth Miller March. She lived her early years in a number of different areas as her father was in the Air Force. In the mid 1950s, the family moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, where Colonel March was stationed. Karen was able to stay in Rapid City from fourth grade through college as her father was promoted, but always at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Karen graduated from Rapid City Central High School in 1963 and attended the University of Wyoming,... Full story
Claire Arndt Taft, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on April 21, 2022 at 87 years. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, April 27 at the LDS Church in Sundance. Claire will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in Okeechobee, Florida, next to her beloved Grannie Susie Elizabeth Brewer McLaughlin. Claire was born on March 9, 1935 in Fort Pierce, Florida, to Veda Maude McLaughlin and William Henry Arndt. During her childhood years, her favorite person to visit was Grannie Susie, who had a... Full story
Larry Heiser passed away peacefully February 24, 2022, in Kenesaw, Nebraska. A memorial service to remember his life will be held at First Baptist Church in Hulett, Wyoming, May 21, at 2 p.m. Larry William Heiser was born August 12, 1949, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Otto and Emma (Nuckolls) Heiser. During the early elementary school years, he sometimes rode a horse to Pleasant Hill Country School. Starting with seventh grade, he went to Oelrichs Schools and graduated in 1967. Larry was his dad’s right-hand man, working hard on the home r... Full story
Richard Eugene Snider, 94, of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on March 5, 2022. Richard was born on July 28, 1927, in Sheridan to John W. "Pete" Snider and Euvon (Moore) Snider. He lived at Clearmont, Wyoming, for the first 12 years of his life. Richard graduated from Sundance High School in 1946. He loved football and basketball. He married the love of his life, Irene (Roark) on September 15, 1946. They were married for 72 years. Richard and Irene ranched west of Sundance on Houston Creek for... Full story
Claire Taft, 87 of Upton, Wyoming died on April 21, 2022. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sundance. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com... Full story
Memorial service for Justin Rea was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Moorcroft, WY at the Community Hall. Justin Rea, 40 of Rozet passed away on April 20, 2022. He was born in LaCrosse, WI on October 2, 1981. Justin attended school in Lusk, WY. While in Lusk, he worked for Jordan's Automotive, Cindy's Cafe, and Chris Jenson of Lance Creek. He later went to Cheyenne and attended the diesel mechanic program. At the time of his passing, he worked for Tru-Oil, Donkey Creek Pipeline in Moorcroft,... Full story
Bertha Mae (Seeley) Billings, age 82, passed away April 13, 2022, at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota, due to a lengthy illness, with her family by her side. Bertha was born to parents Carl and Alma Seeley on November 1, 1939, in Sundance, Wyoming, and was raised in Newcastle Wyoming. Bertha met the love of her life Ray Allen Billings in Newcastle, Wyoming and married two weeks later on September 2, 1958. They celebrated their life together for 64 years. They had five children... Full story
Bertha Mae (Kokesh) Feeley, beloved mother, Grandma, aunt and friend, was called home by our Lord Tuesday evening, April 12, 2022. She was just beginning her second century of life when He took her hand and, with an easy smile, walked side by side with her up Heaven's path to once again hug and kiss those loved ones who had gone before her - the family and friends who have been waiting so patiently to welcome her with open arms. She had spent the past three years at Garden Hills Assisted Living... Full story
Leta Viergutz, 80 of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away March 28, 2022, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her daughters, Daviett Gray, Pearl Daniello, and Jodie Titel; eight grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Maxine Huber and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Viergutz; daughters, Deb Petit and Evelyn Viergutz; son, Steven Viergutz; her parents, Henry... Full story
Eileen Garman, age 82 of Alzada, Montana, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Belle Estate in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. The funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Christian Life Center in Belle Fourche, with Pastor Andy Anderson officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. at Moorcroft Cemetery, in Moorcroft, Wyoming. Eileen's funeral service... Full story
Marabel F. Gates, 97, passed away peacefully in living faith on April 1, 2022. She was born July 27, 1924, in Sheridan, Wyoming. She was a lifelong member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. She was born to Fred R. and Frances S. (Roberts) Blakeman, the eldest of 14 children. The family was raised in the Crook County area of Wyoming. She graduated from Moorcroft High School in 1941 and went to Black Hills State Teachers College in Spearfish for a year. She received her certificate to teach... Full story
Diana Lynne Hardesty, age 72, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born July 29, 1949, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to Robert Henry and Caroline Jean Lynn Spencer. She was a United States Air Force Veteran and a fun-loving individual. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ken Hardesty; and the father of her son, Richard T. Welsh. Survivors include her son, Richard Welsh of Denver, Colorado; two brothers and a sister-in-law, George Spencer of R... Full story
Leslie Saari, 77 of Beulah, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022 at the Spearfish Canyon Healthcare Center. Les was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, on February 4, 1945 to Henry and Hilma (Balo) Saari. He grew up with his sister Sandra in Moskee, Wyoming and attended the one-room school there, while their dad cut timber for the Homestake Lumber Company. He graduated from Sundance High School in 1963. After high school he helped his parents run the motel and restaurant in Beulah before it was moved to Keyhole, Wyoming, when the... Full story
