Obituaries

Jan 24, 2019

 

Elsie Prell put on her hat and golden slippers and went to dance for the angels January 24, 2019. Elsie was born on October 16, 1925  the only child of Helen and John Dexter, of Newcastle, WY. She grew up there, where she lived and married Glen A. Prell in January of 1947. Blessed with 6 children, they lived...

Jan 23, 2019

 

Larna “Jean” Walling died Wednesday, January 23, 2019, just 2 weeks after her 2nd stroke. She was born March 28, 1934, the 4thchild of Wesley and Elizabeth Tallant, in Knox City, Texas. She graduated as Salutatorian of her high school class. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and canning, though she was most happy being a housewife and raising her family.

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Jan 20, 2019

John T. Burris died on Jan. 20, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. He was 63.

John was born Sept. 15, 1955, in Bloomington, Indiana, to Joseph Samuel and Sarah Katherine (Cloyd) Burris. He married Lorri Pearl Reynolds on June 11, 1994, in Powell.

John earned an associate’s degree in metallurgy, and worked construction. He enjoyed working on...

Jan 16, 2019

Ronald Hugh Rickard passed away peacefully on Jan. 16, 2019, at Cody Regional Hospital. He was 79.

Ron was born July 18, 1939, in Glenrock to Hugh and Audrey Rickard.

He served his country in the National Guard during the Berlin Crisis in 1961.

With his Master’s Degree he received from the University of Wyoming, he went on to be...

Jan 16, 2019

 

G. Tom Lynn, lifetime Powell resident and businessman, died peacefully with his family by his side in Billings on Jan. 16 after a short (but recurring) battle with cancer. He was 76 years old.

Tom was born March 8, 1942, in Lovell to parents Leonard and Ruth (Yates) Lynn. He was the second youngest of nine siblings, growing up...

Jan 6, 2019

Geraldean Hess Bessler, 88, passed away Sunday January 6, 2019 in Rexburg, Idaho at The Homestead Assisted Living Center where she resided since July 2016.

Gerry was born April 24, 1930 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, joining sister LaVern and brother Jay to complete the family of Vernon and Adeline (Williams) Hess.  She and her siblings grew up in Jackson, Wyoming working at the family business, The Jackson...

Jan 2, 2019

On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, Carl Raymond Bechtold, passed away at the age of 86.  Born April 6, 1932 in Shell, Wyoming to Ethel (Collingwood) and John J. Bechtold, Jr.  He graduated Lovell High School Wyoming in 1951.    In June 1956 he married Marjorie June Nelson and had three children. He served in the US Army 1956-1958.  His career passions included farming and semi-truck...

Dec 28, 2018

Arthur Anthony Becker (Art) was born in Hugo Minnesota to Alphonse (Murphy) Becker and Iris Long. Art was raised in the Deaver/Frannie area and learned the value of hard work helping his family on their farm. Art and his wife, Dorthy Henry, who was also born and raised in the same area, were married for 67 years. Art’s career with...

Dec 26, 2018

 

Sylvia Iris Kier of Powell, Wyoming went to her eternal home with the Lord on December 26, 2018. Sylvia was born in Riverton Wyoming on September 29, 1942 to Robert E. Kier and Bonnylynn Kier (Wolfe). She lived most of her life in Wyoming where she began a career as a classical ballet instructor.

She was very creative and...

Dec 24, 2018

Dec 23, 2018

Glen A. Althoff (Nov. 23, 1930 - Dec. 23, 2018) Funeral services will be conducted Jan. 3, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Home for a lifelong resident of Powell, Glen A. Althoff, who died Dec. 23, 2018, at the Powell Valley Care Center. He was 88. Glen was the son of Lewis and Mildred (Shoemaker) Althoff.  He was born Nov....

Dec 19, 2018

Dec 15, 2018

Mary Alice Gimmeson Neeld deHaan was born in 1932, the youngest of six children to Bessie and Ernie Gimmeson. Growing up on a farm in Garland instilled in her a love for the outdoors and adventure.

After graduating from Powell High School, she married Lawrence Neeld. They had one daughter, Geri Bulkeley. After 23 years, they grew apart and were...

Dec 6, 2018

Clifford Dean Jordan

“I Happened This Way”

Clifford Dean Jordan died December 6, 2018 at Spirit Mountain Hospice at the age of 82. He was born August 16, 1936 to Augusta and Walter Joseph Jordan Sr. in Boulder, Colorado.

He was “abducted” to California, at a young age, by his parents.

He has two older brothers; Walter Joseph Jordan Jr....

Dec 4, 2018

Evelyn Frances Onstine was born to Frederick B. H. Kemper and Beulah Mae (Hood) Kemper on September 19, 1917 in Powell, Wyoming.  She passed away on December 4, 2018 at the Powell Valley Care Center.

Evelyn graduated from Powell High School with the Class of 1936 and rarely missed a class reunion..  Evelyn met the love of her life Charles...

Nov 29, 2018

Clark, Wy. Michelle Travis, passed away November 29, 2018 at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody, Wy.

At her request, cremation has taken place and no local services are planned at this time.

Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The family has requested that Condolences be sent to them online at

www.thompsonfuneral.net. or to P.O. Box 807, Powell WY...

Nov 26, 2018

Nov 23, 2018

Nov 20, 2018

On November 20, 2018 as our family gathered around his hospital bed, Robert Joseph Stringari took his last breath.  He was born to Joe & LaDonna on October 11, 1938 in Billings, Mt. He attended school in Fromberg and then moved to Belfry where he graduated from high school in 1957. Bob was lucky enough to be part of...

Nov 11, 2018

Walter James McCauley, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at his home in Powell.

Walter was born Jan. 20, 1925, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Walter and Alice McCauley. He won appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at the age of 17 and studied there and also at the Merchant Marine Academy.

He...