Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Anabel (Ann) was born December 24, 1931 and passed away in a nursing home in Mobile, Alabama, on June 10, 2023 at the age of 92. At the age of seven Ann lost her adoptive parents, Troy and Jennie Lambert and her beloved grandmother, Anna Johnson. When she was 20, she lost her dear Aunt Freida, who had raised her after the loss of her parents; her daughter, Nancy Ann Johnson, died at the age of thirty-two; and Ann was preceded in death by her aunt Betty and uncle Harold Johnson and her loving husbands, Rome Johnson, Leland Baker and our dad, Ken...
Laurie Lee Bondora went home to be with our Heavenly Father on July 15, 2023, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 17, 1952, to Edward Dykstra Sr. and Lillian (Ament) Dykstra in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She grew up there and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971. She liked to clog dance and was interested in fashion design. She met her lifelong best friend Pam Hurtgen at a clothing store where they worked. They competed together in the Shriver's Sweet 16 beauty contest and had a blast. The Dykstra and Bondora...
Daniel Roark Dobbs, 72, of Frisco, Texas, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Dan was born in Monroe, Michigan, on September 26, 1950. Dan served our country both in the military and federal government. He enjoyed riding motorcycles in his healthier years and was always a history enthusiast and avid reader. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Elder Dobbs and Norma Lee Dobbs; and his sister, Dee Ellen Winter. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kristine Dobbs, of Frisco. Dan also leaves behind his children:...
Judy Mae Cayton, 66, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away at her home and went to Heaven on June 30, 2023. She is missed beyond measure. Judy was born on January 3, 1957 in St Ignace, Michigan, to Darlene and Joseph Carson. She was one of ten children. She moved around a lot as a child and spent time living in Michigan, Colorado, Nebraska, Gillette and Sundance, Wyoming. She was a proud member of the Sault St. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and was teaching her granddaughter the native culture and language. In 1974, Judy married Dan Duvall. She b...
Evelyn "Ev" Whitaker sadly left this world on the morning of May 16, 2023 with her daughter Sarah, son-in-law Steve and very dear friend Melody by her side in Gillette, Wyoming. Ev was born on July 25, 1954 in Verdin, Manitoba, Canada. In the early 1970s, Ev left Canada to follow her love for horses and went to work on a standardbred race farm in Florida. While there, traveling up and down the east coast, she groomed and cared for the horses. In the late '70s, early '80s, she found herself in Chicago, Illinois. with the racehorses when she had...
Mass of Christian Burial for Todd Slattery was held Friday, June 30, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Moorcroft, Wyoming with fellowship prior to interment at Moore Hill Cemetery. Todd Dallas Slattery, age 56 of Rozet, Wyoming, unexpectedly passed away on June 26, 2023. Todd was born in Sundance, Wyoming to Joseph and Martha (Davidson) Slattery. He was raised and educated in Campbell County. After graduation Todd started working in the oilfield, following in his father's footsteps. He spent a brief amount of time out east working...
Colton Daniel Otto, 24, of Havre, Montana and Pine Haven, Wyoming passed away on June 17, 2023 in Pine Haven. Colton was born in Havre on January 11, 1999 to Jason and Dyann Otto. He lived in Rudyard, Montana before moving with his family to Pine Haven. He went to school at North Star Schools in Gildford/Rudyard and Moorcroft High School in Moorcroft, Wyoming. He attended MSU-Northern in Havre for three semesters studying to be a diesel mechanic. He was very athletic and was involved in football and basketball. He was talented at playing the...
On Friday, June 23, 2023, Raymond Osloond Sr. "Stretch", 93, passed away at his home with his son by his side. Raymond was born on August 16, 1929 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to parents William and Rena (Rishor) Osloond. He was drafted into the United States Army on November 4, 1950. He left his home near Mona, Wyoming, for base camp in California, boarded the USNS Marine Phoenix, sailed to Japan and then to Korea where he served in the Korean War. After returning, Stretch married his sweetheart Mary Ellen Davis on August 12, 1953. They...
Mass of Christian Burial for Todd Slattery will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Moorcroft, Wyoming. Fellowship to follow prior to interment at Moore Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, June 29 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Rosary starting at 6 p.m. Fellowship to follow....
A Celebration of Life for Roderick Walter Hancock (June 28, 1937-April 19, 2023) will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 at the Circle Lounge, 508 State Street, Belle Fourche, SD. Food will be served and children are welcome. Please take this opportunity to share a funny story, activity or experience with Rod! A full obituary was previously published....
James Louis "Lou" Castor 72 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on June 11, 2023 in Billings, Montana, following a brief illness. Lou was born on March 2, 1951 with his early years growing up in Spearfish ultimately graduating from Lead High School in 1969. His career spanned 43+ years with Ainsworth-Benning Construction as a job superintendent. His passions were hunting, trap shooting, his garden plus an occasional beer in the shop. He is survived by his wife, Denise; children, Charlie, Carrie and Connie; eight grandchildren; two sisters and...
A memorial service for George Champ Steele will be held at 11 a.m. on June 17, 2023 at the Gillette Moose Lodge, 2704 Hackathorn Lane in Gillette. Please wear casual clothing. Lunch will be served following the service....
Dustin Richard Materi departed this earth on May 24, 2023. He was born on August 13, 1972 to Randy Materi and Debra McMillan. He joined this world in Spearfish, South Dakota but his home was in Upton, Wyoming. Dustin was raised and educated in Upton, where he excelled in school and had a passion for football, basketball and track. Sports were paramount in Dustin's life. After high school, Dustin continued his education at Black Hills State University. Before moving on to Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dustin married his high school...
Jonathan Earl Mellott, 53, of Moorcroft, Wyoming passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming. Jon was born on February 22, 1970 in Gillette, Wyoming to Donna and Earl "Melvin" Mellott. He grew up on a ranch north of Moorcroft. He attended school in Moorcroft from kindergarten to 12th grade. In high school, Jon worked at the Texaco in town. When not working, you could find him piling as many friends as he could fit into his Willy's Jeep. In May of 1988, he graduated from Moorcroft High School and left for...
Dustin Richard Materi departed this earth on May 24, 2023. He was born on August 13th, 1972 to Randy Materi and Debra McMillan. He joined this world in Spearfish, South Dakota but his home was in Upton, Wyoming. Dustin was raised and educated in Upton, where he excelled in school and had a passion for football, basketball and track. Sports were paramount in Dustin's life. After high school Dustin continued his education at Black Hills State University. Before moving onto Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dustin married his high school...
A graveside service for Lucille "Lucy" Frances (Long, Straight) Baxter will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Alva Cemetery in Alva, Wyoming. Lucy passed away on September 9, 2022, at her farm home near Blythedale, Missouri at age 77. A full obituary was previously published....
A memorial gathering for Mathilda Grubb will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday June 2, 2023, at Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Home in Sundance. Inurnment will follow at Mt Moriah Cemetery in Sundance. Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com Full obituary was previously published....
Mathilda Mae (Peterson) Grubb, 86 of rural Sundance, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Newcastle, Wyoming. Mathilda was born on April 12, 1937, at the Peterson Ranch in Weston County to Leonard and Harriett (Waters) Peterson, 45 minutes ahead of her twin brother Martin. She obtained her elementary education at local country schools, attended Newcastle High School her freshman year and finished school at Sundance High School, graduating in 1955. While employed at the Sundance State Bank, Mathilda married the love of her life, Francis...
A Celebration of Life for Larry Fowlkes (October 19, 1957-November 18, 2022) will be held at 1 p.m. on May 27, 2023 at 45 Peaceful Valley Road, Aladdin, Wyoming. A meal will be served following the service. Side dishes and desserts are welcome, but not required. Please call 290-2065 with any questions....
Kevin Robert Sweeney, 70, of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of November 24, 2022, at his home in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Kevin was born in Arnaudville, Louisiana on July 29, 1952, to Robert Clinton Sweeney and Lenola LaPorte Sweeney. Growing up the eldest of seven, Kevin and his family moved from Louisiana to Chile on missionary work and later returned to Massapequa, New York where he graduated high school. Anyone who knew Kevin would readily agree that he could not be still for long;...
Sandra Kay (Ostby) Rauch, 70, of Gillette, Wyoming, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Rapid City, South Dakota, surrounded by loving family. Sandy was born on May 11, 1952 in Lead, South Dakota, to Soren and Arvilla (Brovald) Ostby. She attended country school at the Homestake School, Hauber Mine until 1962 and thereafter attended school in Hulett, Wyoming. Sandy then attended beauty school, where she received her license in cosmetology and began her career as a beautician in Sundance, Wyoming. She established and ran the Hair Boutique for many...
Arvid D. "Buz" Myers, 80, of Torrington, Wyoming, passed away on April 26, 2023. Arvid was born in Alliance, Nebraska, on December 3, 1942 to Orval L. and Mildred Arletta (Dinkel) Myers. He grew up in the Hay Springs, Nebraska area on a farm about ten miles from town. He was the middle child, having an older sister, Sandra, and a younger brother, Lynn. He attended Sandridge Country School, where a teacher nicknamed him "Buz" for talking all the time. Arvid graduated from Hay Springs High School in 1961 where he was active in FFA and was on the...
Donald "Donnie" Ray Roadifer passed away peacefully at home in Spokane, Washington, on April 29, 2023. He was 89 years old. Don was born on May 25, 1933 in Sundance, Wyoming, to Clyde and Nettie (Humphrey) Roadifer. He was raised in Sundance along with his three brothers and three sisters. Don married Julia Larive on September 29, 1951 in Sundance. They were blessed with six children. Shortly after the birth of their second child, they moved to Spokane along with his best friend Richard "Dick" Zane. They both hired out on the railroad. The...
Martin R. Peterson, 85 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on April 22, 2023 in Gillette, Wyoming. Martin was born on April 12, 1937, 45 minutes after twin sister Mathilda at the Peterson ranch home in Weston County, Wyoming. His parents were Leonard and Harriett (Waters) Peterson. His elementary education was in county schools in the area. His freshman year of high school in Newcastle and completed high school at Sundance High School in 1955. He was a rancher his entire life, with his brother for about 20 years and then on his own until he...
Barbara Leila Redinger Macdonald, 87, passed away April 22, 2023 in Spearfish, South Dakota. Barbara was born February 23, 1936 in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Paul W and Loretta I (Cook) Redinger. Barbara was baptized, confirmed and attended the Old Apostolic Lutheran church her entire life. Her faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior was very strong. Barbara graduated from Deadwood High School in 1953. She attended nursing school for a few months and then married William “Bill” Macdonald on June 6, 1954. She stayed home and raised her children unt...
