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1945
FREMONT COUNTY OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES
March 8, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
BURT - Gordon Burt
Gordon Burt Loses Life in Leyte Battle
War Department Reports Death on February 14
Lt. Gordon Burt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Burt, former Lander residents, was killed in action on Leyte, according to a telegram to his wife who reside in Cheyenne. He was agraduate of FCVHS with the class of 1939 and attended the universatly of Wyoming for two years.
He was enlisted in the army March 22, 1941 and assigned to the 115th cavalry. Selected for officer's training, he successfully completed the course and received a second lieutenancy. He was assigned to a unit in the South Pacific under the command of Gen. Douglas MacArthur and was a part of the force which successfully invaded the Philippine islands.
During his high school days, Gordon was an employee of the State Journal.
His brother is Lt. Stanley Burt an overseas veteran of a European-based bombing squadron, now stationed at Victorville, California. His sister, June Delores Burt, lives in Cheyenne.
Gordon was married June 8, 1943 to Miss Kathleen Russell, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Russell of Thermopolis. Mrs. Burt is a teacher in the Cheyenne schools.
His father, Harlow Burt, is an auditor for the Indian service and is headquartered at Phoenix, Arizona, although for the past week or so has been on duty in Chicago.
Details of the action which cost the life of this fine officer are not yet available.
Transcribed and submitted by Valorie Wilson.
March 22, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
SLINKARD - Sgt. Truman A. Slinkard
SGT. TRUMAN A. SLINKARD KILLED IN ACTION ON FRANCE BATTLEFIELD
Lander Soldier Pays Supreme Sacrifice
Sgt. Truman A. Slinkard lost his life in France, March 4, killed in action, according to a message from the War department to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Slinkard received Friday evening. He was a member of the 403 Replacement company, 18th, battalion and until three weeks ago was in Italy when the family had their last letter form him. It may have been a transfer which sent him to the front, the information not being available at this time.
Truman was one of Lander's most popular young men. He was born here January 24, 1920, graduated from FCVHS in 1938 and was employed by Charles Ranney and Roland Thompson in the bee business. He was a faithful worker and trusted employee, held in high esteem by all. He enlisted in 1942, and after a year's training at Camp Callan, California and Orlando, Florida, was sent overseas. His letters home were always cheerful. He took his arduous duties in good spirits and the promotions indicate a faithfulness to duty and respect of his commanding officers.
He is one of eight children born to Albert W. and Nancy Slinkard. The family gave into the service three sons, Fount who has since been honorably discharged, Claude at Tinker Field, Oklahoma City, and Carl hospitalized at Walla Walla for injuries received in the army in Europe. Charley resides at Rock Springs. Truman had five sisters, Mrs. Ira Dean of Glendive, Montana, Mrs. C. L. Miller of Casper, Mrs. Mac Pasley of Morton, Mrs. M. L. Latinis of Superior and Mrs. Hazel Smith of Lander.
The family has the sympathy of a large circle of friends and the community as a whole mourns the casualty of war which brings this tragedy home to all.
Transcribed and submitted by Valorie Wilson.
March 29, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
FRANK - Sgt. Loren McClary Frank
Sgt. Frank Killed In Action in Italy
Sgt. Loren McClary Frank was killed in action in Italy March 1 according to a wire received from the War department by his mother, Leona Frank of Chicago. His brother, Victor Frank, now lives in Crowheart, and his father, A. W. Frank lives in Newton, Kansas, Sgt. Frank lived at Ft. Washakie before his enlistment in the army. He was intelligence chief of the 87th Mountain Infantry Ski troops, and was trained at Camp Hale, Colorado. He fought in the Aleutians and at Kiska, and was sent to Italy last January.
The position his company was defending was under German artillery and mortar fire when a direct hit caused his death. He died instantly.
Captain Bennett, Loren's company commander, says of Loren "This loss will be suffered by the army as a whole, because this man was in the opinion of most of the officers that worked with him, the best intelligence sergeant they had known." He was buried with Christian services and full military honors in an American military cemetery in northern Italy. In giving his life he has made the highest possible sacrifice for his country and his fellow men. No man can do more . Loren was with the 10th Division, Fifth Army.
Transcribed and submitted by Valorie Wilson.
March 29, 1945 - The Wyoming State Journal
STUCHELL - Mrs. James Stuchell
Mrs. James Stuchell Brave Vicissitudes Of Pioneer Life on the Wyoming Range
Gave Her Life in Loyal Service to Others.
The passing of Mrs. James W. Stuchell at Shoshoni, March 5, again thins the ranks of Wyoming pioneers. She came to Wyoming at a time when courage and strength were requisite for a successful life. Like many women of that period, she lived in a sheep wagon, and added her labor to that of her husband in making their first 'stake.' And typical of these women, she made life full with only its neccesities and none of its luxuries.
She helped her husband hew and raise the logs to complete their first home in Wyoming, on Meadow creek. She knew the experience of getting out of a camp bed with inches of snow on the tarp. At one time her husband moved their wagon to a butte on Tuff Creek flats, just east of the present highway,left Mrs. Stuchell there, and went back for the sheep. It was almost three weeks before he returned with the herd. During all that time the only living things she saw was a passing band of Indians, and many wolves that skulked around all day, and howled all night. The snow around the wagon was full of their tracks.
After moving into Shoshoni shortly after its founding, the Stuchells engaged in the bakery business, and from then on participated in the expanding activities of a growing community. Mrs. Stuchell was a charter member of the Congregational, now the Presbyterian church, and remained active in its affairs throughout her life. She was a charter member of the Red Cross chapter, and served as its busy chairman for twenty years. She was active in the social affairs of the community until recent years, and every worthy project for the public benefit found support at her hands. For many years she was what is now terrned a "nurse's aid" to Dr. E. L. Jewell and to her sister, Mrs. Bess M. Long, who conducted a small hospital here for a lengthy period. During the "flu" epidemic which raged so disastrously during World War I, her services were available either day or night. Once when Dr. Jewell requested, with apologies, that she accept an increased burden, she remarked: "That's all right, doctor, I can do it. I will just run a little faster."
Of Mrs. Stuchell's many sterling characteristics, perhaps the chief one to an observer, would be fortitude. This she displayed throughout her life in her own personal troubles, and helped to instill in others to enable them to better withstand the vicissitudes of life. Her genealogy reveals an ancestsry of which any American could be proud, and from her high nich, she leaves a fine example, worthy of emulation by those who will come after her. In conversations with her during her last years, one came to realize that in summing it up, she had faced life squarely, she had accepted its portion, and she had called it "good."
Transcribed and submitted by Valorie Wilson.
April 5, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
HUFTILE - Joe W. Huftile
Lander Pioneer Dies At Oregon Home
Joe W. Huftile passed away on Friday evening at Riddle, Oregon, according to word received by his grand-nieces, Mrs. Nova Manown and Mrs. Elizabeth Scales. His older brother, Mart Huftile, makes his home near Lander at the home of Mike Mohr. His sister, Mrs. Margaret Mahr, lives at Bridger, Montana. His widow, Mrs. Nora Huftile, lives at Riddle, Oregon.
Mr. Huftile visited in Lander last fall and renewed acquaintance with many old-time friends and several relatives.
Transcribed and submitted by Valorie Wilson.
April 5, 1945 - The Wyoming State Journal
MACLEAN - John MacLean
Pioneer Sheep Man Taken in Death
Funeral services last week honored the memory of John MacLean, pioneer Lander sheepman who passed away March 28.
Mr. MacLean was born March 22, 1878 at Achintee Strathearron, Rosshire, Scotland. He was a carpenter by trade and came to Lander in 1908. Previous to this time he had been employed for two years in San Francisco.
Lander has been his home since 1908. He was employed by the Noble Carmody Sheep company for a number of years and then entered into a partnership with the late A. D. Lane. In later years he has been associated with Murdo Campbell and James Frazer in the sheep busniness.
He was of a pleasing disposition and was loved by all who knew him. During recent months he had been ill and had spent some time in Bishpop Randall hospital, but efforts tp restore to health were in vain.
He is survived by three nieces and a nephew living in Scotland as well as a host of friends in this locality.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Homer Crisman. Mrs. Dolly Grieg sang "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton," and "Lead Kindly Light" with Mrs. Bess Benson accompanying. Casket bearers were Murdo Campbell, James Fyfe, Art Faulkner, Gilbert Muir, John MacDonald and John MacLean. An honorary escort was composed of William McFle, Lon Gardner, James Murray, William, Robertson, William Robertson, Jr., and George Trobovich.
Transcribed and submitted by Valorie Wilson.
April 12, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
TWEED - David Tweed
EARLY PIONEER OF LANDER IS TAKEN IN DEATH LAST WEEK
Dave Tweed Laid At Rest Saturday
David Tweed, picturesque figure on Lander streets for many years and pioneer of pioneers, died at Bishop Randall hospital April 3 from infirmities incident to old age. He was the last member of the William "Boss" Tweed family of the Red Canyon district, dominant factors in the early life of the Lander and South Pass country and carrying on the traditions for three-quarters of a century.
His birth was at Canton, Missouri, April 29, 1861, and with his parents, William and Sarah Ann, left by covered wagon over the Oregon trail at the age of four. He clearly remembered the long, uneventful days across the plains, the Indians they encountered, the herds of buffalo, the homesteaders hastening to Oregon to find cheap land, all incident to the hardships of opening a new country. Their destination was the Blackfoot, Idaho, country. The gold excitement at South Pass caused the family to retrace their course within a few months and they reached the mining district in 1867.
He attended the first public school at South Pass. The adventurous spirit of the times became a part of his life. Fearless and capable as one who knows how to take care of himself in any emergencey, he became active at an early age. At the age of ten he herded the first sheep brought into this section by his father. A s
oldier carrying an important message from Ft. Washakie to Ft. Stambaugh became confused in a severe snowstorm with the thermometer at 50 below. Dave was 16 and became his guide, getting him through but suffering frozen feet which had to be amputated at the army hospital at Ft. Washakie by Dr. Thomas Maghee, noted army surgeon, performed the operation. He saw many Indian raids on the miners and early settlers and had some narrow escapes of being in line with their arrows and rifles.
He was married to Miss Nettie Morgan at Salida, Colorado, in 1894. To them were born William Tweed who died in 1919 and five daughters, all living in Lander, Miss Lottie Tweed, Miss Nora Tweed, Mrs. Sarah Clark, Mrs. Ethel Furgeson and Mrs. Dora Hogan.
He engaged in farming and livestock raising on the old homestead in Red Canyon until 1909 when the family moved to Lander. Of late years he has operated a taxi, continuing in spite of age and ill health until it became necessary for him to go to the hospital.
He was married to Mrs. Zelima Tweed March 17, 1931, the Rev. Dr. John Roberts performing the ceremony at Wind River. Her sons and daughters include Mrs. Frank Dellinger, Lenard B. Tweed in service at Roswell, N. M., and Glen B. Tweed at Henefer, Utah. His father died Feb. 7, 1907 and his mother, Sept. 11, 1919. Two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Ann Mackey, Mrs. Elizabeth Weisbrode, and a brother, Ben Tweed preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted at the Benson-Coolidge chapel by the Rev. Hewton Ward of the Episcopal church, Saturday. Mrs. Dollie Boulette Greig sang "Rock of Ages" and "Abide with Me." Mrs. Benson accompanied. Casket bearers were Mel Hallam, Ben Fischer, Harry Robinson, Fred Adams, Lawrence Bower and John Davidson. Burial was at Mt. Hope.
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April 12, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
GREENOUGH - Catherine Greenough
Catherine Greenough Claimed by Death
Miss Catherine Greenough, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Greenough, died at a hospital in St. Louis Tuesday night following an operation the previous Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Greenough had been notified that her condition was not good Monday but a telephone message from her physician Tuesday evening reported that she had improved. Her passing came as a great shock.
Mr. and Mrs. Greenough drove to Denver during the night and secured passage by plane, close connections being possible through reservations secured for them by Gov. L. C. Hunt.
Details of plans regarding funeral arrangements are lacking at this time and it is expected that a complete account of her many activities in Red Cross work and in the business world will be available for an early issue.
Transcribed and submitted by Valorie Wilson.
May 24, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
GREENOUGH - Catherine Greenough
Catherine Greenough Is Taken in Death
The death of Miss Catherine Greenough, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Greenough of Lander, April 11, 1945, at St. Louis, Missouri, saddend the hearts of all who knew her. Although Miss Greenough had made her home away from Lander for many years, her warm-hearted, kind, generous and unselfish personality kept her close to her friends and acquaintances here, and her frequent visits to Lander brought joy to all that came in contact with her.
Miss Greenough was born May 1, 1900 at Mullan, Idaho. She attended private school in Spokane, Washington and Public school in Lander, Wyoming. She graduated from Abbot Academy, Andover, Massachusetts in 1920. She then went to the University of Michigan where she majored in Social Service and graduated in 1923.
For two years she worked for the Children's Aid in detroit. Miss Greenough then worked for the Red Cross for four years, managing a camp of 3,000 people at Sikeston, Missouri, at the time of the Mississippi flood.
In 1929 she entered the mercantile business and was a buyer in different departments in St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City stores.
At the time of her death she was glove buyer for Scouggs, Vandervoort and Barney in St. Louis.
Throughout the war she gave of her means and of herself unselfishly and largely.
Services were held in St. Peters Episcopal church at St. Louis, where she was a devoted member. Cremation followed, and she had requested that her ashes be scattered form a mountain in Wyoming.
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May 24, 1945 The Wyoming State Journal
AVERY - Mrs. Sarah Janet Avery
Former Lander Lady Dies at Meeteetse
Mrs. Sarah Janet Avery, 96, former resident of Lander, passed away at Meeteetse last week at the home of a daughter.
Mrs. Avery was born in New York state, a granddaughter of General Sherman, famed Civil war officer. She was married to Gilbert Avery and the young couple came to Lander in 1885. In 1901 they moved to the Meeteetse country.
Among the surviving relatives are Mrs. Alice Leesberg of Lander, and Mrs. Maurice Doane, a step-daughter, of Lander, and Merle Avery, a nephew of Lander.
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May 31, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
ELMER - Elwin Elmer
BUSH - Sidney Bush
TWO LANDER BOYS KILLED AND ONE WOUNDED IN OKINAWA FIGHT
Elwin Elmer and Sidney Bush Give Lives in Battle
Sgt. Elwin Elmer, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Ray Elmer of Lander; and Pfc. Sidney C. Bush, son of Mrs. Isabelle Meeks of Crowheart, have given their lives for their country during the battle for Okinawa, according to messages received this week from the commandant of the Marine forces.
Both men were serving with the Marines.
Sgt. Elmer was born Dec 10, 1922 at Cokeville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elmer. He attended FCVHS for three years prior to his enlistment in the Marines Nov. 4, 1940. He served overseas for two years, then was home last fall on a furlough prior to the opening of the present drive toward the Japanese homeland.
There are, of course, no details of his death as yet.
Pfc. Bush was born Sept. 13, 1918 at Crowheart, and attended school there. He engaged in farming and ranching and on Apr. 23, 1944 he was enlisted in the Marines.
At the close of his "boot" training he came home on furlough and married Leola Doane, daughter of Mrs. August Nicklos, on July 4, 1944. A baby son was born this spring who will never see his father.
He was sent overseas in Sept. 1944 and landed with the Fifth Marine division on Okinawa on Easter Sunday last.
He is survived by his grandfather, with whom he lived most of his life, Joe Calhoun of Crowheart, and by several brothers and sisters.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 3, at St. David's church, Ft. Washakie, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. C. E. Wilson in charge.
Chauncey Noble Wounded
According to a V-mail letter received here by his wife, Chauncey Noble, Jr., is in a hospital on Okinawa recovering from back injuries sustained when he was hit by a hand grenade on about May 6. He reports that he is recovering satisfactorily.
June 7, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
IIAMS - Mrs. Clara Iiams
Mrs. Iiams' Funeral Scheduled for Today
Honoring the memory of Mrs. Clara Iiams, who passed away here last Sunday, funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday) at the Episcopal church, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. W. H. Ward and the Rev. Dr. John Roberts in charge.
Mrs. Iiams died Sunday at her home, following a stroke. She was 71 years of age.
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mintert of St. Louis, she was born March 9, 1874. She attended school at St. Louis.
On Christmas day, 1903, at Square Butte, Montana, she was married to Lloyd Iiams, Sr., and they came to Lander in 1907. Mr. Iiams passed away April 17, 1937.
To them were born six children, Lloyd Iiams, Jr., of Lander, Ray E. Iiams of the U. S. Navy, Walter C. Iiams of Colemont, Colorado, and Mrs. Isabel Iiams Hirz who passsed away several years ago and two children who died in infancy.
Mrs. Iiams was a member of the Episcopal church and the Rebekah lodge.
One son, Walter, saw service in World War I, and Ray is on duty in the Navy during the present conflict.
Also surviving are five grandchildren: William Raymond Iiams, Mildred Iiams Grant, Pearl Iiams Wilkie, Shirley Rose Iiams and Patricia Joyce Iiams; and two great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Iiams, in ealier days established the Lander Creamery company and made of it an outstanding success. In later years, the sons became partners and after the death of Mr. Iiams, she was in partnership with two of her sons. They, with their associates will carry on the business.
Those who will carry her body to its last resting place, beside her husband, are the same ones who performed that sad duty for Mr. Iiams. They are D. E. Bradstreet, Ray Earley, E. W. Frankenfeld, John Souter, Waldo Hader and Ervin Cheney.
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June 14, 1945, Thursday - Wyoming State Journal
SANDLER - Charles Edwin Sandler
Plane Trip Fails to Save Boy
Despite an airplane trip to skilled surgeons of the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minn., Charles Edwin Sandler, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sandler of Lander passed away Sunday evening. He was striken with an abcess of the brain.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 at the Methodist church with the Rev. Homer Crisman in charge.
Charles was in the seventh grade in Lander and attended the Methodist Sunday school and church. He became ill with a streptococus infection of the sinuses, which developed into an abcess of the brain. Sunday a plane from Grand Junction, Colo., took off from Lander for Rochester.
In spite of a delay en route, the boy arrived Sunday evening and was rushed immediately to a Mayo clinic operation room, but the efforts of doctors were in vain.
Surviving besides his parents are his brother, George, 11, his grandfather, W. E. Bullock, his uncles, Lyal Bullock of Grand Coulee, Wash., Verner Bullock of Battle Creek, Nebr., Albert Sandler of Sheridan, Laurence Sandler, a cousin, in France.
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June 14, 1945, Thursday - Wyoming State Journal
PEARSON - Mary Palm Pearson
Mrs. Charles Pearson Taken in Death
Funeral services Monday paid tribute to the memory of Mrs. Charles Pearson for over forty years a resident of Lander,who fell asleep June 8 at her home here.
Mary Palm Pearson was born July 27, 1875 in Harby, Sweden. She came to America in 1893 and lived at Webster, S. D.
On Feb 16, 1897, she was married to Charles Pearson of Lead City, S. D., and the couple lived there until 1904 when they moved to Lander where they have resided since.
In 1912 Mrs. Pearson united with the Seventh Day Adventist church. Her life was an outstanding one in true Christian living. Many will never forget her kind acts and helpful ways. She was a faithful wife and loving mother.
The last few years in her affliction, as long as she was able, she continued to relieve the work of others.
To Mrs. Pearson and her husband, nine children were born, four preceeding her in death: Gladys, Walter, Francis and Roy.
She leaves her husband, Charles Pearson, three sons and two daughter: Harry, living in Venezuela, South America, Carl of Ithaca, New York, Elmer serving his country with the Navy in the Pacific, Mrs. Ellen Swena of Golden, Colorado, and Esther of Lander, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Roy Pearson of Rawlins and three grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Adventist church Monday afteroon, with Elder L. G. Beans in charge. Mrs. Dolly Greig sang "Softly and Tenderly", "In the Garden," and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." Casket bearers were Bert Rhoads, Al Branham, W. H. Ellis, T. K. Brewer and Charles Souter. Burial was at Mt. Hope.
Among others attending the funeral with Mr. Pearson were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Swena of Golden Colo., Miss Esther Pearson of Lander, Mrs. Roy Peterson and sons of Rawlins and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Midthun, and Mrs. Claus Johnson of Riverton, a sister of Mr. Pearson's.
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June 14, 1945, Thursday - Wyoming State Journal
KELLAM - Harry M. Kellam
Former Ethete Priest Dies at Army Post
Memorial services for the late Chaplain (Major) Harry M. Kellam, former head of the work of the Episcopal church at St. Michels mission, will be held at the Mission Chapel next Sunday afternoon at 3. Chaplain Kellam passed away June 3, on duty in the east. He suffered a cerebral hemmorrhage.
Father Kellam leaves his widow, who has been living in Gillette, and a son, George and a daughter who is in college. He left this are early in 1942.
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June 14, 1945, Thursday - Wyoming State Journal
FISHER - George Francis Fisher
George Francis Fisher Died Here Sunday
George Francis Fisher, resident of Wyoming since1907 passed away at Fyfe's private nursing home Sunday, after an illness extending since December last.
He was born July16, 1877 at Cumberland, Md.: came to Cheyenne in 1907 and the Big Horn basin in 1916. He worked as a railroad construction man.
He leaves a sister, Mrs. Mamie L. Davis of Spring Gap, Md., and a niece, Mrs. Frances Deffenbaugh of Algiers, New Orleans, La.
Funeral services will be held this morning at 10:30 at the Shoshoni Community church.
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June 14, 1945, Thursday - Wyoming State Journal
FEISER - Mrs. Rose Ellen Feiser
Former Lander Lady Dies at Oregon Home
Mrs. Rose Ellen Feiser passed away at her home in Weston, Oregon May 16. She was born in Illinois September 13, 1868, and moved with her parents to Lander in 1883. She was married here to William A. Feiser, who preceded her in death in 1937.
Mr. and Mrs. Feiser moved to Union, Oregon in 1914.
Funeral services were conducted May 18 at St. James Episcopal church in Milton, Oregon.
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June 21, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
THOMPSON - Mrs. Hector Thompson
Former Ethete Lady Dies in Arizona
Mrs. Hector Thompson, wife of the former warden at St. Michael's mission, passed away at St. Luke's Home, Phoenix, Ariz., June 10, according to word received here. Funeral services were held June 13, with Bishop Mitchell of Arizona, in charge. Burial was to be at Marian, Ia., her former home.
Mrs. Thompson was not well when she left Ethete, and has been in poor health ever since. Her husband is now the superintendent of St. Luke's Home in Phoenix.
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June 21, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
HANCOCK - William A. Hancock
William A. Hancock Taken in Death
William A. Hancock, pioneer cattle man of the Lander valley, died Tuesday at his home on Willow creek. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 at the Episcopal church.
William Augustus Hancock was born Oct. 21, 1870 at Galveston, Texas. There he attended school, and for a time was a student at Harvard university.
When he was nineteen years of age he came north from Texas to Wyoming with a Trail Herd, and settled on Willow creek. In 1891 he was married to Miss Alice Casto and the family celebrated the golden wedding anniversary three years ago.
Children of the couple include Kime Hancock, Lyons valley; Sam Hancock, Red Canyon; Frank Hancock, Willow creek; Rhett Hancock, Red Canyon; Mrs. Albert Carpenter, Atlantic City; Mrs. Lawrence Krone, Willow Creek; Jeff, Dale and Ava Hancock, at the family home.
Surviving also are fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Hancock had travelled extensively in his earlier years. He had an excellent education, particularly in view of the times in which he lived. His principal interests were in gardening and horticulture and he maintained an active participation in the political life of the country and in the field of journalism.
He had been ill only about a week when his death came due to the infirmities of age.
Funeral services will be in charge of the Rev. W. H. Ward and his body will be laid at reast in the family cemetery.
Transcribed and submitted by Valorie Wilson.
July 5, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
TANNER - Lola May Tanner
Lola May Tanner Died Here Last Week
Lola May Tanner, daughter of the late H. C. and Elizabeth Tanner, passed away after several years of invalidism Wednesday, June 27. She was laid at rest at Mt. Hope cemetery Friday afternoon after funeral services had been conducted at the Benson Coolidge Mortuary chapel by the Rev. Homer Crisman.
Miss Tanner was born Dec. 3, 1894 at Gehring, Nebraska.
Her passing brings relief from suffering, and sincere sypathy is extended by the many friends of the family.
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July 5, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
WILSON - Mable Rose Dick Peters Wilson
Mrs. Nate Wilson Is Taken in Death
Funeral services Tuesday morning honored the memory of Mrs. Nate Wilson. The services were conducted at the Methodist church of Lander, with the Rev. Homer Crisman in charge. Interment was at Mt. Hope cemetery.
Mable Rose Dick was born in Maxwell, Iowa, June 14, 1888. When a child, the family moved to Norfolk, Nebraska, where in 1907 she was united in marriage to James C. Peters. To this union was born one son, Frank. About 1919 she and her son moved to Lusk, Wyoming and later to Casper, arriving there during the oil boom. In 1927, they moved to Lander where she has continued to make her home. Her son, Frank is living in Los Angeles. Sept. 30, 1943, she was united in marriage with Nathan L. Wilson of Lander.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband; by two sister, Mrs. Gertrude Stewart of Sioux City, Iowa, and Mrs. Joe Kulhavy of Rapid City, S. D.; and by three brothers, Hugh C. Dick of Norfolk, Nebr., B. F. Dick of Alexandria, Minnesota, and Harvy C. Dick of California.
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July 19, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
CARLISLE - Mrs. Charles Carlisle
Mrs. Charles Carlisle Dies in Denver
Mrs. Jeanette Carlisle, widow of the late Charles Carlisle, died at St. Joseph's hospital, Denver, Tuesday evening after an illness of several months. With her was her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Carlisle.
The family came to Lander in 1905 and later made their home at Casper and in California.
She was 66 years of age. Mr. Carlisle passed away in October, 1943. An only son, Lobell Carlisle, is on duty in the Pacific theatre with the U.S. Marines corps.
Funeral services will be held in Lander, but time and place have not been announced. The body is being brought to Lander in the funeral coach of the Benson-Coolidge Company, Mortician Floyd Payne having made the trip to Denver yesterday.
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July 19, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
SCHOENING - Dave Schoening
David Schoening, pioneer Lysite stockman, passed away last week and funeral services were held Wednesday, July 18, at Lysite, with the Shoshoni Masonic lodge in charge.
Mr. Schoening was a native of Schieswig-Holstein, Germany, and was born Aug. 12, 1874. He came to America early in life and lived in the Lysite country practically all of his adult life. He was interested in the economic and political life of the state, active in the affairs of the Republican party, and in the stockmen's associations.
He was known as "Uncle Dave" to the youth of the Lysite area, with whom he was a great favorite.
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July 26, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
SPANGLER - Kathryn Spangler
Kathryn Spangler Dies at Seattle
Funeral services were held July 15, at Absorakee, Montana, for Mrs. Kathryn Spangler, who passed away July 12 at her home in Seattle. She was a resident of Lander for several years when her husband, Hugh Spangler, was in charge of the Weather Bureau office here.
Mrs. Spangler, before her marriage, was Kathryn Foard, and grew to womanhood in Cody. Following her marriage she lived in Lander, Billings and more recently at Seattle where her husband is connected with the Weather Bureau.
She is survived by her husband and two children, Barbara and Donald.
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July 26, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
SCHOENING - David Schoening
Founder of Lysite Is Laid At Rest
David Schoening of Lysite passed away on July 15 at his home after several months illness. He was a well known stock raiser who founded and named the town of Lysite on his own land.
Mr. Schoening was born in Germany, Aug 20, 1872 and came to Grand Island, Nebr., with his family when he was 10 years old. In 1894 he came to Wyoming where he engaged in the stock business.
He became a member of the Wind River Lodge No. 25 A. F. & A. M. of Shoshoni in 1909 and in 1915 became a 32nd degree Mason. he was known far and wide as uncle Dave because of his unsupressable kindness and generosity.
Funeral services were held at Lysite July 18, with Mrs. Lovina Robson, longtime friend and neighbor of Mr. Schoening conducting the service. He was buried, according to his wish, on his own land. His saddled horse was led behind the hearse. "Buster" Hayes sang "Empty Saddles" and Mrs. Max Mortimore sang " Now the Day is Over."
Wind River lodge conducted the graveside service.
Those surviving are a sister, Mrs. Emma Voss of Grand Junction Colo.: a brother, Henry, of Emmett, Idaho, and a number of nieces and nephews. A niece, Mrs. E. H. Knapp of Lysite cared for him during his last and only illness.
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August 9, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
HINTS - Thomas Henry Hints
Brother of Lander Lady Dies in Idaho
Mrs. John W. Benson, of the State Training school was notified of the critical illness of her brother, Thomas Henry Hints, in Pocatello, Idaho, Friday evening, July 27.
Tho she left by plane from the local air field on Saturday morning with Jack Turner as pilot, she failed to see her brother alive.
He was buried Tuesday morning and she left at once being accompanied by her brother, the Rev. Wm. Hints of the Rawlins Methodist church, as far as that city.
Thomas Henry Hints was born at Clemton, Shropshire, England on May 29th, 1882 and emmigrated to Wyoming. in 1898. He followed ranching and farming till his later years when he became interested in gold mining in Idaho.
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August 16, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
STANDINGBEAR - James Standingbear
Indian Baby Dies at Agnecy Hospital
James Standingbear, seven month old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Standingbear passed away Tuesday evening of last week at the Ft. Washakie hopsital, following an attack of bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 11, at the St. Stephens Mission cemetery with the Rev. Fr. Coffey and the Rev. Fr. Pendergast in charge.
James is survived by his parents and a sister and brother, Dorothy and Douglas. The father is serving in the army and is stationed at Camp Crowder, Mo. He was granted an emergency leave that he might come home.
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August 16, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
HOOD - James Hood
Plan Funeral Service For James Hood
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, for James Hood, who passed away Sunday morning. The Service will be at the Benson-Coolidge mortuary, under the direction of the Rev. Homer Chrisman, pastor of the Methodist church.
Mr. Hood was born at Tionesta, Pa., Sept. 3, 1873, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hood. He worked as a driller in oil fields there and followed the oil industry westward to Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and California.
He was united in marriage at Peru, Kansas to Miss Ada Winnienger. Several years ago he came to the Lander valley to engage in ranching but for the past two years has been retired.
His son, John Hood, lives in Lander.
He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Hattie Baumgardner of Tionesta, Pa., and four grandchildren, John Jr., James, Robert and Patricia.
The funeral this afternoon at 2:00 will be followed by burial at Mt. Hope.
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August 23, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
GOTTINO - Gasper Gottino
Gasper Gottino Gives Life in Battle on Okinawa in Last Week of Fighting There (picture)
Pfc. Gasper Gottino, who gave his life for his country, is shown here with his family in a picture taken just before his entrance into the army about a year ago.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gottino, he was born June 4, 1919 at Dunne, Wyoming. He attended school in Hudson, Serene, Colo., and Erie, Colorado and is a graduate of the Erie high school. He was married March 9, 1940, and to him and his wife were born three children, Guy David, 4, Donald, 3, and Judith Marie, 15 months.
He was enlisted in the army July 27, 1944, and after basic training at Camp Roberts, California, went overseas in February 1945. He received additional training at Hawaii and in the Marianas and then his unit went to Okinawa where it participated in the wrestling of that island base fromt the Japanese.
He died of wounds received June 22, 1945.
He is survived by his mother, wife, Helyn, and three children, and a sister, Mrs. C. K. Schwab of Seatle, Washington, and his grandmother, Mrs. Gasper Gottino of Hudson, as well as other relatives and a host of friends.
"In the world-wide battle
In the midst of pain and strife
Another young American lad
For us, laid down his life"
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September 6, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
TROSPER - William H. Trosper
William H. Trosper Dies in Montana
Funeral services for William H. Trosper were held Tuesday morning, August 14, at the Sacred Heart church in Ronan, Mont., with the Rev. Father D. Harrington in charge.
William Henry Trosper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Belfor Trosper of Ronan, was born July 30, 1914 at Ronan. He graduated from high chool there with the class of 1933 and in 1937 was graduated from the School of Forestry at Montana State university. He was a member of the "Druids" at that institution.
Mr. Trosper was employed by the Soil Conservation service in Lander until 1942, when he and his wife went to Tucoma, Wash., where he was associated with the Weyerhauser Lumber Co. Mr. Trosper and Miss Emily Elizabeth Bates, grandaughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Bates of Lander, were married in Lander March 4, 1941.
Mr. Trosper passed away Saturday, Aug. 11, in a hospital in Missoula, Mont., after an extended illness. Mrs. Trosper, who had been visiting in Richmond, Calif., during her husband's stay in Ronan, went there for the funeral.
He is survived by his widow, a son, James Richard, age two; his parents; three brothers Woodrow of the Sea Bees, on duty in the Pacific, Major Thurman Trosper of the Marines, on duty in the Pacific, and Lester, Technician Fifth Grade in the army; and one sister, Mrs. Philip Roulier of Hot Springs, Montana.
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September 6, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
MACKENZIE - Neil MacKenzie
Prominent Sheep Man Taken in Death
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Episcopal church fro Neil MacKenzie, prominent Fremont county sheepman who died Sunday following an extended illness. Mr. MacKenzie was born in Scotland, Aug. 31, 1889.
The complete story of his life will be prepared for publication in the State Journal next week.
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September 13, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
MACKENZIE - Neil MacKenzie
Hold Funeral Service For Neil MacKenzie
Funeral services last week honored Neil MacKenzie, pioneer sheepman of the Lander valley.
Mr. MacKenzie was born Aug. 31, 1889 at Loch Carron, RossShire, Scotland, youngest son of the late Captain and Mrs. Donald MacKenzie. He came to this country in the spring of 1908 and during most of the time since he was engaged in the sheep business. He was a partner in the Wingfoot Sheep company.
He is survived by his two brothers. Hector and Simon MacKenzie, and a sister, Mrs. Christina MacKenzie at Loch Carron, Scotland.
He served in World War I and was a member of the American Legion.
Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church Wednesday, Sept. 5, with the Rev. Hewton Ward reading the service. There were many beautiful floral offerings. Casket bearers were Art Faulkner, John MacDonald, Ned MacKenzie, John MacLean and Lon Poston. An honorary escort was composed of L. A. Crofts, Murdo Campbell, Jack Brodie, D. B. Burlingame, James Murray and James Fyfe.
The American Legion conducted a service at the grave.
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September 13, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
JORDAN - O. T. Jordan
Funeral Sunday for Lander Lady's Father
Funeral services for O. T. Jordan, pioneer Riverton resident were held Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9, at Riverton, and burial was in the Mountain View cemetery at 10 o'clock Monday morning.
Mr. Jordan died friday of last week in Bishop Randall hospital from complications following a broken hip. He was 80 years, 10 months and 18 days old. Mr. Jordan leaves two daughters, Mrs. W. F. Breniman of Riverton and Mrs. Bryan Hopkins of Lander; and two grandchildren, Clara Jo Hopkins and Bryan Hopkins, Jr. His wife preceeded him in death by six years.
Born in Indiana in 1864, he came to Wyoming in 1906.
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September 20, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
STONE - Mrs. Sarah Smith Stone
Dubois Lady Dies After Long Illness
Funeral services were held Sept. 1 for Mrs. Sarah Smith Stone who passed away at the Riverton hospital, Aug. 30 after an illness of nearly two years.
Mrs. Stone was born in Maybole, Scotland, June 3, 1890. She was left an orphan at the age of 13 years and came to the Dubois country with the Thomas Duncan family at that time.
On Aug. 15, 1915, she was united in marriage to Halleck Stone of Dubois. For the past 20 years she has resided at the Blue Holes and Jakey's Fork where her husband has been superintendent of the state fish hatchery.
Mrs. Stone was a home-lover and took great pride in her flowers. She was a wonderful cook and housekeeper and will be long remembered by the sick and the children who were never forgotten at Christmas time.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, a brother, two nephews, Norman Smith in the navy and Warren Smith of Lander. Funeral services were held at Dubois with the Rev. C. E. Wilson reading the service.
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September 20, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
LESEBERG - William Henry Leseberg
Pioneer Rancher Dies Here of Heart Attack
William Henry Leseberg, 72, died Saturday, Sept. 15, at Bishop Randall hospital of a heart attack. He had been ill for about two weeks. A lifetime resident of Lander valley, he is well known throughout the county.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Leseberg, and five children and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, at 2:30 at the Episcopal church, conducted by the Rev. W. H. Ward, and interment will be at Milford. The music chosen includes "Lead, Kindly Light", and "Rock of Ages." Casket bearers will be Henry Lockard, Charles Norman, Floyd Davis, August Sheeley, Lafe Bell and W. H. Ellis.
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September 27, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
LESEBERG - William Henry Leseberg
Funeral Services Honor Pioneer
The Lander Valley community was saddened last week by the death of one of its older and best loved members, William Henry Leseberg, 72. He died at Bishop Randall hospital, Sept. 15, after a two-weeks illness.
Mr. Leseberg was born May 7, 1873 at St. Joseph, Missouri, and came to Wyoming at the age of six and lived the remainder of his life in the North Fork community.
On Oct. 27, 1897 he was united in marriage to Alice Avery and to them were born eight children, three of whom died when they were small children. His surviving children are Mrs. Frank Meredith of Ft. Washakie, William B. Leseberg, Dubois, Fred G. Leseberg, U. S. Navy, Merl Leseberg, Lander, and Anna J. Scott, serving with the WAVES. Besides his wife , he also leaves 15 grandchildren, two of whom are in the U. S. armed forces.
Although an attempt was made through the Red Cross to bring his two children home, his son, Fred, could not be located and his daughter, Anna, arrived too late to see her father before he passed away.
Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church by the Rev. W. H. Ward in an impressive ceremony and the church was beautifully arrayed with flowers, a tribute paid by his loving family and many friends.
Casket bearers were Mr. Leseberg's old-time friends Henry Lockard, W. H. Ellis, Charles Norman, Lafe Bell, Floyd Davis and August Scheele. He was laid at rest by the side of his deceased children in the Milford cemetery.
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October 4, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
BUCHHOLZ - August Buchholz
Lander Man's Father Taken in Death Here
August Buchholz, 57, father of Norris L. Buchholz of Lander died here Wednesday of last week, having become ill while on a visit to his son. He was a former resident of the Riverton and Dubois areas and left here a year ago to make his home in Sidney, Nebr.
Funeral services and burial will be held in Lusk, Wyoming.
Mr. Buchholz leaves his widow, Mrs. Frances Buchholz, and four children Norris of Lander; Mrs. Mary Sullivan of Huntley, Wyo.; Mrs. Beulah Stewart, Canby, Ore.; and Mrs. Winnie Pearson, Riverton.
Norris Buchholz is an employee of the Lander Creamery Co.
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October 4, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
CATHER - R. C. Cather
R. C. Cather Dies at California Home
R. C. Cather, former Lander banker, passed away recently at his home in Colusa, California, according to word received by friends here.
After leaving Lander, Mr. Cather went to Casper where he was engaged in banking, and later moved to Colusa, with his family, where he was associated with a bank.
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October 25, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
RICHARDSON - George E. Richardson
Funeral Service Held For G. E. Richardson
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Benson-Coolidge chapel for George E. Richardson, 49, of Rock River, Wyoming. Mr. Richardson came to Lander about 12 years ago from the oil fields at Salt Creek and became interested in mining properties at Atlantic City. He had been employed for the past year by the Game and Fish department at the hatchery at Rock River.
He served in the Marines during the first World War and passed away Oct. 10 at the Veterans' hospital at Cheyenne.
Services were under the auspices of the American Legion with the Rev. W. H. Ward of the Episcopal church reading the service.
Vocal selection were rendered by Mrs. Alex Greig. Included among the pallbearers were Clarence and Albert Carpenter, Lewis Boche, Charles Morganstein, Albert and Raymond Facinelli.
At his own request, interment was at Mt. Hope.
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November 1, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
DOLENC - Mrs. John Dolenc
Mrs. John Dolenc' Death Great Shock to Community
By Mrs. Halcyon Abell - Hudson Correspondent
Funeral services were held from the Lander Methodist church, Sunday afternoon for Mrs. John Dolenc, who passed away suddenly Tuesday of last week. The service was conducted by the pastor. Rev. Homer Crisman and the service of song consisted of three songs sung by Mrs. Effie Stork and Mrs. Eliza Forbes of Riverton Rebekah lodge. A profusion of beautiful floral pieces attested the sypmpathy of the many relatives and friends of the deceased. Casket bearers were Joe Shroeder, Emil Radovich, Dan Svilar, Olivo Bertagnolli, Red Svilar and Pete Rogers.
Burial took place in the family plot at Hudson, where a short Rebekah service was conducted by the chaplain of The Rebekah lodge, Halcyon Abell, with Dulcie Doughty as N. G. and Lucille Brown as V. G. This service was participated in by many members of Fremont district association of Rebekahs from Lander, Riverton and Hudson.
Kate Pintar was born in Yugoslavia, November 25, 1883 and passed away at Bishop Randall hospital Tuesday. October 23rd, following an operation. In early youth she came to the United Sates and resided first at Rock Springs, where she was united in marriage to John Dolenc. Later Mr. and Mrs. Dolenc homesteaded near Shoshoni, then moved to Hudson where they have lived for the past 39 years. To this union were born the surviving children, John of Sitka, Alaska, Tony of Dunoir, Mrs. Mary Evans of Casper, Victor of Los Vegas and Link of Clovis, N. M. Two sons, Joe and Ralph preceded her in death. Her husband also survives and her only brother, John Pintar, to whom she has given loving care. Two grandchildren are Ilene Dolenc of Sitka and Tommy Dolenc of Dunoir.
The sudden passing of Mrs. Dolenc came as a great shock to the entire community of Hudson, where she has been active in social and civic affairs for so many years. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbor lodge, and has been affiliated with the Rebekah lodge of Hudson for 26 years, filling all offices and was a moving spirit in all its affairs. She was a woman of great hospitality and next to entertaining her children, loved having friends in for a social visit.
She was generous to any demands for help in any worthy cause. She was proud and willing to have given her three sons for the service of their country and eagerly awaited the return of Frank from the Pacific. Efforts to contact him were unavailing and he was the only one not present at the last rites fro their mother.
Among those from out of town who attended the services were Cushik family and the Tonly Starman family of Rock Springs. Messages and flowers were received from members of the state Rebekah assembly where she was well known, she having represented her home lodge at state assembly many times
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November 29, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
MEEKS - Jonathan Jay Meeks
Pioneer Stockman Dies in Oregon
Jonathan Jay Meeks, resident of Burris and pioneer of Fremont county, Wyoming, passed away at Ashland, Oregon, Saturday, November 17th after a brief illness. Previous to his demise he had spent a few months in Lander with his son and daughter in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Meeks at the Castagne apartments.
His body was returned to Riverton and funeral services were held from the Latter Day Saints church at 2:00 Saturday afternoon. He was laid to rest in Mountainview cemetery.
Surviving Mr. Meeks are his wife, Nancy Helen and thirteen children, all of whom were present for the funeral. They are as follows: Mrs. Bill Moore of Lander, Jay Meeks of Browning, Montana, Verne Meeks of Big Piney, Wyoming, Wayne Meeks of Jackson, Wyoming, Ross Meeks of Big Piney, Wyoming, Mrs. Ab Cross, Wilmington, North Carolina, Josephine Meeks, Wave Camp Parks, California, Mrs. Robert Dye, New Orleans, Louisiana, Robert, Harold and Clara Beth Meeks all of Lander and Mrs. Frank May and Eldred Meeks of Burris.
Mr. Meeks was born March 25,1879 in Serena county Utah, and settled in Burris in 1919, where he has become a well known stockman. His passing is deeply regretted.
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December 6, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
WISE - William M. Wise
Former Lander Man Dies in Montana
Word has been received here of the death at Hardin Montana, December 1, of William M. Wise. He is a former Lander resident and a brother of Fred Wise and Mrs. Mary Trosper.
Funeral services were held at Hardin December 3.
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December 6, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
FARLOW - William I. Farlow
William I. Farlow Dies in California
Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Zeke Farlow Tuesday of the death of William I. Farlow at San Anselmo, California. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Farlow, his mother being the former Ada Tropser.
He was born September 22nd, 1887 at Lander, Wyoming, and died December 2nd, 1945. Surviving Mr. Farlow is his wife, Lottie, a sister, Mrs. Fred Stevens of Fairfax, California and a brother, Clark N. Farlow of San Francisco.
Mr. Farlow spent the early part of his life in Lander attending school here as a boy. He has many friends and relatives here who regret his passing.
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December 20, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
OSWALD - Tom Oswald
Tom Oswald Taken in Death Last Friday
Thomas C. Oswald, 69, a resident of Lander for more than 40 years, and well known to all in this community died Friday at the Bishop Randall hospital of a heart ailment following a brief illness.
Mr. Oswald was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Oswald, who had a short time previously come to this country from England. Mr. Oswald is survived by his wife, Nellie Lowry Oswald, and one brother Walter Oswald of Lander.
Funeral services were held for Mr. Oswald at the Mortuary in Lander at 2:30 Sunday afternoon and the body accompanied by Mrs. Oswald, Walter Oswald and George Sheriffs was taken by Floyd Payne to Salt Lake City where burial will be held later.
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December 27, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
ROBERTSON - Mary M. Robertson
Mary M. Robertson Is Taken In Death
Mrs. Mary Mildred Robertson, a resident of Lander for the past 25 years and of Wyoming for 38 years, passed away Christmas day at her home on the south side of Lander. Mrs. Robertson has been ill for an extended period and her demise has long been expected.
She was born June 4, 1871 in Missouri, and came to Wyoming while a young girl.
She is survived by three sons, Charles R. Robertson of Missouri, James Robertson of Greybull, Carl Robertson of Lander; and four daughters, Mrs. Bessie Hayes, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Mrs. Pearl Williamson, Sheridan, Nebraska, Margaret Prather, Tacoma Washington, and Mrs. Lelia Carroll, Laramie, Wyo. Her husband preceded her in death. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from the Benson-Coolidge chapel Thursday at 2:00. Her body will be laid at rest in Mt. Hope cemetery.
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December 27, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
KANE - Charles I. Kane
Charles I. Kane Is Killed in Tennessee
Charles Inman Kane, A. O. M 2nd Class, son of Nina B. Kane of Riverton and C. I. Kane of Lander was killed instantly Thursday in an auto wreck near Nashville, Tenn., while enroute to Lander and Riverton to spend the holidays. Charles was an instructor at the Navy Air Station at Miami, Fla., and expected his discharge upon arriving home. Previous to being stationed at Miami, he spent 27 months overseas in the Pacific area.
He was born November 27th, 1924 and attended the Lander schools until he enlisted in the navy in 1942. He was married to Minnie Murdock of Nashville, Tennessee on the 19th of November, 1945. His body arrived in Riverton Christmas day where he will be laid to rest. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday afternoon from the Methodist church and he will be buried in Mountainview cemetery. He will be accorded full military honors.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie Kane, his mother, Mrs. Nina B. Kane of Riverton, his father, C. I. Kane of Lander, one brother, Billy Kane of Lander and a sister, Ruth E. Kane of Riverton.
The many friends of this young veteran in this vicinity will regret deeply to hear of his untimely death.
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December 27, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
IIAMS - Seth L. Iiams
Lander Pioneer Passes Away
Seth L. Iiams, long a resident of Lander and one of this county's oldest pioneers passed away Friday, December 21st. Mr. Iiams was born in 1863 near Sandusky, Ohio, and came west early in the 1880's where he has resided until the time of his death. He was long associated with Mr. Bunce in the sawmill here and then homesteaded south of Lander.
He was laid to rest Sunday in the Odd Fellow cemetery, being a member of both the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Services were conducted by the Reverend Homer C. Crisman from the Benson Coolidge Mortuary at 2:30 o'clock.
Mr. Iiams has no immediate relatives surviving him.
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December 27, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
BURNS - Robert Clark Burns
Infant Son of John Burns Dies in Calif.
Robert Clark Burns, 17-month old son of Captain and Mrs. John Burns of Lander, and a grandson of Earl Burns of Cheyenne, passed away suddenly at Pacific Grove, California, Dec. 19.
The body was shipped to Cheyenne where burial took place on Monday, Dec. 24. Captain and Mrs. Burns have the sympathy of their many Lander friends in their bereavement.
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December 27, 1945 - Wyoming State Journal
MATHILL - Mrs. Ernest Mathill
Mrs. Ernest Mathill Died Christmas Day
Mrs. Ernest Mathill, long a resident of the Lander valley passed away Christmas day at Bishop Randall hospital after having recently returned home from the Boulder Sanitarium in Colorado. Mrs. Mathill was born March 12, 1901 at Medford, Nebraska, and married Ernest Mathill at Thermopolis, Wyo., in 1927. Shortly after, they moved to Lander where they have resided for the past twently years.
Mrs. Mathill was affiliated with Golden Rebekah lodge and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church. She was a faithful and devoted member of both and was much loved by all who knew. her.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest Mathill, and one son, Raymond Mathill of Lander, who is married to Marie Haines.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Benson-Coolidge chapel, with the Rev. L. G. Beans, Adventist minister, reading the service.
She will be laid at rest in Mt. Hope cemetery.
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