Jan. 14, 1928–April 17, 2018

On April 17 in the year of our Lord 2018, Virginia Bau was unexpectedly called home to her eternal rest by Our Heavenly Father. 

Virginia was born to Sophia and George Marchuk in Detroit, Mich. She married Chester Bay on Jan. 13, 1945. In 1947, Chester and Virginia moved to Four Corners, Wyo., where they raised sheep on a family ranch. In 1950 they moved to Osage, Wyo., where they raised their family. In 1997 Virginia moved to Newcastle, Wyo., where she shared a home with her mother, Sophia. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chester; and her daughter, Shirley Ann.  

She is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Oliver of N.C.; sons, David (Bonnie), Danny (Kim) John, Joe, Steve and Jim of Osage and Newcastle; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held on April 29, at 1 p.m. in Osage at the former Beer Hut and Store, next to the Osage post office.

A graveside service will follow at Boyd Cemetery in Four Corners.

Dec. 13, 1939–April 11, 2018

James L. Giffin, 78, of Osage, Wyo., went to rest with the Lord on April 11, 2018, at Weston County Health Services hospital, after a battle with cancer. 

Born Dec. 13, 1939, at Newcastle hospital to Lloyd Otis Giffin and Ruth Inez Foltz Giffin,  James, the youngest of their six children, grew up on their family homestead where his Dad taught him to use a Spudder rig to drill water wells. James went to school from kindergarten through eighth grade in Osage, in Upton for ninth grade, and in Newcastle for 10th grade through graduation. He earned his associate degree at Park School of Business in Denver and served in the National Guard.

James met Marilyn on a Valentine’s Day blind date, and they married that May 19, 1961. Throughout their lives together, James enjoyed bragging about what a great cook Marilyn was. James worked as an accountant in Denver before returning to the family homestead to drill, service and repair water wells. His solid work ethic was passed on to his children, and he was proud to have had his three children attend UW at the same time. 

James coached Little League baseball 1974-76, served nine years on the school board, helped organize and build the Osage dump site, was a past Master of A.F. & A.M. Lodge #13 in Newcastle, Wyo., and was a past Worthy Patron of OES Chapter #30, Newcastle. He enjoyed participating in sports while in school, then following his kids and grandkids on their teams, taking his own meticulous stats as they played. His generous nature and loving heart endeared him to family and friends. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and grandkids, gardening and loved sharing stories of his adventures. 

James is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn, of Osage; his children, Dave (Cheryl) Giffin of Midland, Texas, Phillip (Cris) Giffin of Bar Nunn, Wyo., and Susan (Ray) Miner of Moorcroft, Wyo.; grandchildren, Catrina (Will) Eyre, of Gillette, Wyo., Dan (Kaeleigh) of Wausau, Wisc., Jon of Midland, Texas, James N. (Karen) of Midland, Brandon (Amber) Miner of Gillette, , Barb Rae of Ridgecrest, Calif., David (Lindsey) Miner of Billings, Mont., Kevin of Midland, Texas, Jessica Miner of Moorcroft, and Aaron of Midland; and sisters, Lucile Thompson of Wahoo, Neb., and Hazel (Richard) Barrutia of Pocatello, Idaho. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren (one coming soon), as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Fred, Ray, and David; brothers-in-law, Frank Thompson and Ray Masters; and sisters-in-law, Margaret Giffin and Marjorie Giffin. 

A memorial fund has been established to the Osage Ambulance and/or the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital. 

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the Kitty Moats School Auditorium in Osage, interment followed in the Giffin family lot in Greenwood Cemetery at Upton.  Visitation was one hour prior to the service in Osage.  

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Sept. 5, 1934–April 30, 2018

Barbara Lois Morrissey Johnson was born in Lead, S.D., on Sept. 5, 1934, to William Lawrence and Anna Mabel Henderson Morrissey. She attended school in Lead, until they moved to the family farm at Boyd, Wyo., which turned out to be one of her most cherished places on earth. She spent many weekends of her life there, gardening and soaking her feet in the dam. She graduated from Newcastle High School in 1952.  

Barb married her hero, Walter E. Johnson, on Nov. 4, 1952. They made their home in Newcastle. They were blessed with two boys, William and Daniel, who were the center of her world. Later came along daughters-in-law, Shawn and Sheri; and four wonderful grandchildren, Brooke Ann, Amanda Jo, Megan Lynn, and Matthew Walter. 

Over the years, she was passionately known by many names: Sweetheart, Miss Barbara, the Good Witch of 3rd Avenue (who gave out lucky pennies), Aunt, Mom, utter mudder, and her favorite one she was most proud of, “Granny.”

Barb had many passions in her life, first and foremost being a wife, mother and Granny. Other passions were volunteering and giving a home to orphaned animals. There was not an animal alive that was too homely or broken up for her to love. She volunteered at the food bank, humane society and for the census bureau. Through the years, she worked as an operator at Mountain Bell, a nurses’ aide at the Weston County Hospital, and as an election clerk. Her church was a big part of her life as well, and she was always willing to help wherever needed. She served on the Vestry Board, the Alter Guild, taught Sunday school and helped with and supplied the homemade chokecherry syrup for their annual pancake supper. Many would come just to have her chokecherry syrup (but as for Barb it was peanut butter and ketchup). She also served on the Boyd Cemetery Board. For 11 years, running a day care at her home brought her much joy.

Among some of her other loves were cooking, baking, and canning. Her family always knew that when they sat down to supper on Wednesday nights there would be a new recipe on their plate. Some became family favorites while others were asked never to return! Sharing her baked goods, jams, jellies, syrup and bread and butter pickles with her friends and family filled her heart with happiness.  

Barb lived a God-fearing life and was never known to have an idle hand or mind. She loved to read and learn new things, knit, craft and sew. She taught her daughter-in-law many of her mothering, baking, cooking, and canning secrets along with knitting. Sheri boasts of her mother-in-law and treasured the relationship she had with her. She was known by Sheri as her “utter mudder.”

Barb lived her last year of life in the Weston County Manor where she quickly became a favorite. She always made sure that there was a smile and a thank you said to everyone who helped her. She was very grateful for the wonderful care she received at her home there.  

Barbara passed peacefully with her family around her on Monday, April 30, 2018, at her home at Weston County Manor.

She is survived by husband, Walter; sons, William of Newcastle, and Daniel (Sheri) of Sidney, Mont.; daughter-in-law, Shawn Zabka of Cheyenne, Wyo.; four grandchildren, Brooke of Cheyenne, Amanda of Vaughn Mont., Megan and Matthew, both of Sidney; sister-in-law, Doris Mae Rogers of Gillette, Wyo.; niece, Shiela (George) Rhoades of Gillette; and brother-in-law. Carl (Pat) Johnson of Panacea, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother and two sisters, Yvonne and Patricia. 

Services for Barbara will be Monday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at Christ Church Episcopal in Newcastle.

Memorials may be made in Barb’s memory to Christ Church Episcopal Alter Guild, or The Weston County Humane Society. 

Walter E. Johnson, Age 92 passed away Monday, May 7 at the Weston County Manor.

Services are pending. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.

May 29, 1944–May 1, 2018

Mary Ann Robinson, 73, of Moorcroft, Wyo., passed away on May 1, 2018, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette.

Mary Ann Robinson was born May 29, 1944, to Kenneth and Nellie (Salisbury) Brown in Lemmon, S.D. She was the youngest of five siblings and attended school in Lemmon and Newcastle, Wyo. She first met the love of her life, Lucian Robinson, on July 15, 1967, at the Antler Bar in Newcastle, and they were married a year later on Feb. 9, 1968, in Buffalo, Wyo.

Mary Ann and her husband owned the Silver Spur Bar, she was a cook at the Hub Café, and she was also a certified nursing assistant for many years, working for Sharon’s Home Health until she retired. After living in Dayton, Wyo., for six months, they moved to Moorcroft, where they built their life.

She loved to listen to western music, watch old westerns, embroider quilts for her grandchildren and tend to her yard and add in new flowers. She was an active bowler for over 20-plus years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Sharon (Bob) Campbell, Doran (Tara) Robinson, of Moorcroft, Lucian Jr. of Florida, Brad (Colleen) Robinson of Montana, and Mark (Pat) Robinson of Montana; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Laura Bock of Osage; sister-in-law, Bubbles Brown of Newcastle; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded by her parents; her husband, Lucian; son, Rocky Robinson; brothers, Lester Brown and Kenneth Brown Jr.; and sister, Joann Butts.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 4, at the Moorcroft Cemetery in Moorcroft.  

Arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance, Wyo. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.

March 6, 1926–May 7, 2018

Walter Ernest Johnson was born in Long Pine, Neb., on March 6, 1926, to Frank Jelmer and Florence Mabel Davis Johnson. He attended 10 years of school in Manville, Wyo., then went to work as a farm and ranch hand to help his family make it through some tough times. He was also known to make a buck or two killing and selling rabbits. He tried to get into the army in 1943, but had to wait until after he turned 18. He was a private first class in World War II from 1944 to 1946. He was a PFC radio man with the 8th Armored Division, tank battalion, helping liberate the besieged city of Bastogne at the Battle of the Bulge alongside General George Patton.

Walter married his sweetheart, Barbara Lois Morrissey, on Nov. 4, 1952. They had two sons, William and Daniel, who gave him two beloved daughters-in-law, Shawn and Sheri. While his sons and new daughters brought him much joy and pride, his greatest treasures were his four grandchildren: Brooke Ann, Amanda Jo, Megan Lynn, and Matthew Walter.

Walter was no stranger to hard work, he worked for Updike Brothers for more than 46 years on workover rigs and later on as a mechanic in the shop. After he retired, he continued to work and help repair on everything from railroad equipment to lawn mowers for Jim White and for friends and neighbors. He could often be found doing odd jobs and fixing things at the church or crossing off items on the neverending “honey-do” list. This list usually included juicing chokecherries and rhubarb for Barb’s famous syrups and jellies. We always said that it just would not have tasted the same without his special juicing technique. The work that brought him the most satisfaction was building swing sets and a playhouse for his grandchildren.  

He also served his church as an usher, as a senior warden for four years and as a Vestry Board member. Walter was proud to be involved in the annual pancake supper, where he served as the pancake cooker and helped build the current pancake griddle. 

When it came to his grandchildren, Walter was one of the most gentle and kind men anyone could ever know. He was not afraid to sit in kids’ furniture and have a tea party, or let his grandchildren get him in trouble by writing all over him with markers. 

He loved to be the taste tester to any of Barb’s new recipes and never left a plate empty. He could often be found tinkering at his work bench, watching basketball games, or his new found passion UFC mixed martial arts. When asked if his family could get him anything, he would give that funny little grin and say, “I could take a shot of good ol’ Jack Daniels.” While he tried many times to quit, he just couldn’t give up his love of chewing, much to Barb’s dismay. 

Walter lived at the Weston County Manor for the last year of life and loved everyone that cared for him, just as much as they loved him. Some of the Manor staff have shared some pretty comical “Walt and Barb” stories with the family. 

He is survived by his sons, William of Newcastle and Daniel (Sheri) of Sidney, Mont.; daughter-in-law, Shawn Zabka of Cheyenne; four grandchildren, Brooke of Cheyenne, Amanda of Vaughn, Mont., Megan and Matthew, both of Sidney; sister, Doris Mae Rogers of Gillette Wyo.; niece, Shiela (George) Rhodes of Gillette; and his brother, Carl (Pat) Johnson of Panacea, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Johnny.

Walter passed away May 7, 2018, the same day that the love of his life, Barbara, was laid to rest. Just as they were inseparable in life, they are now together in heaven.  

Services will be held on May 26, 2018, at the Christ Church Episcopal at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made in Walter’s name to the Christ Church Episcopal Alter Guild or the Weston County Humane Society.

Oct. 28, 1933–May 3, 2018

Dominic Peter Calvetti, 84, died on May 3, 2018, at Rapid City Regional Hospital, in Rapid City, S.D.

Dominic was born in Lead, S.D., on Oct. 28, 1933, to Cherie and Gina Calvetti. 

He served in the Army during the Korean War. When he returned he met the love of his life in Lead, Patricia, and persuaded her to share her life with him. This union brought forth eight children and is continuing to bring forth new life into the world. 

Dominic and Patricia began their family in Hulett, Wyo., where Dominic started as a math teacher and coach. Dominic moved his family to Rapid City to become the principal of St. Martins Academy. From there the life and career of Dominic allowed his family to travel to Midland, Timber Lake, back to Rapid City, Philip, and Bristol before he finally retired in Rapid City. 

Not only did he teach a profession but he also taught through his life as a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was very committed to his faith in the Catholic church and his family life.

Dominic is survived by his wife, Patricia; brother, Lawrence Calvetti (Grace); three sons, Tony, Michael, and David (Chantel); five daughters, Diana (Larry), Theresa (Jack), Mary (John), Gina, and Angie; 37 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Trey Furlow.

Danette F. Jones, 46, of Upton, Wyo., died May 19, 2018, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyo.

Danette was born Sept. 21, 1971, to Duane and Donna Alexander in Belle Fourche, S.D. She attended school in Osage, Wyo., and graduated from Upton High School. While in Osage she was a Brownie in the Girl Scouts. 

She married Travis Kidd in 1990; they had two children, Kristi Kai and Kyle James. The couple later divorced. 

In 1994, she married Jerry Jones and they had a son, Donnie Lee, and Jerry became a father to Kristi and Kyle.

Danette’s smile and laugh became quite a trademark for her. She was a bus driver for the school, a mine bus driver, substitute teacher and equipment operator for Black Thunder Coal Mine. 

She is survived by her mother and step-father, Donna and Ed Hogue; her father and step-mother, Duane and Kelly Alexander; daughter, Kristi (Emily) Kidd; sons, Kyle (Regan) Kidd and Donnie Jones; grandmother, Nadine Slagle; her niece and nephew, Danae Piedra and Darion Alexander; step-sisters, Heidi Reeves and Ellen Locke; step-brothers, Mark, Donnie and Ryan Hogue and Tim and Jason Reeves; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Danette joins her only brother, Dustin, her grandparents, and Kristi and Kyle’s father, Travis, in Heaven.

Memorials will benefit the Ron Materi Foundation.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, at the Kitty Moats School in Osage. Inurnment will take place at a later date. 

Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapels of Sundance, Wyo., is in charge of arrangements. 

Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Jan. 25, 1937–May 17, 2018

Barbara Elaine Roan Sander, age 81, of Roosevelt, Utah, passed away May 17, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

She was born Jan. 25, 1937, in Lead, S.D., to Ralph Roosevelt Roan and Grace Daisy Gamber. She married Bernard Dean Sander and he died Sept. 15, 2006.

Barbara had a great fondness for shopping, but also being in the mountains, especially the Black Hills of South Dakota. Her two favorite things were the color pink and a Pepsi. She loved animals, joking around with people, and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they played. One of her pastimes was watching westerns of any type, but especially those with John Wayne in them. She was proud to have served with her church as a clerk and librarian. She was very much loved and will be greatly missed.

Barbara is survived by her children, Tina Marie (Ed) Smith, Traverse City, Mich.; Katherine (Ron) Shuck, Roosevelt; Bernard Gene (Donna) Sander, BlueBell, Utah; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard; parents, Ralph Roan and Grace Major; siblings, Darlene Larsen, Claudine Roan, Wayne Major, Willma Wooten, and Pearl Bennett. 

Per her wishes, she was cremated and there will be a family memorial service at a later date in South Dakota.

Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com.

Aug. 1, 1927–May 29, 2018

Patrick A. Dowdy, 90, of Sheridan, Wyo., passed away on May 29, 2018, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

Patrick was delivered by a mid-wife near Hudson, Colo., on Aug. 1, 1927, born to Will and Ada Dowdy. He married Estelene Campbell on Sept. 22, 1950, at Brighton, Colo. To this union two sons were born Rickey Wayne and Randall Dean.

Patrick is survived by his sons, Rick (Carolynn) Dowdy of Sheridan, and Randy (Christine) Dowdy of Douglas, Wyo.; granddaughter, Danette (Gary) Hall; great-grandchildren, Evan and Alexis of Montgomery, Texas; a brother, Jim Dowdy of Thermopolis, Wyo.; and a sister, Lola (Stan) Cordingly of Thermopolis.

At Patrick’s request, no services will be held. Inurnment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery.

Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

June 30, 1921–May 31, 2018

June Streets, resident of Newcastle, Wyo., died May 31, 2018, at Weston County Manor. Services will be held at Weston County Senior Center, 629 Pine St. in Newcastle on Wednesday, June 6, at 2 p.m. Interment will be held at Custer Cemetery, Custer, S.D., following services. 

June was born June 30, 1921, in Millboro, S.D., to Myrtle Fern Anderson and Alan Jerred. On Oct. 6, 1940, she married Hershel Gould, son of Mary and W.M. Gould. They were married in Chadron, Neb. They lived in Custer until 1941, then moved to Newcastle, but they also lived briefly in Hot Springs, S.D., Fort Sill, Okla., and Golden, Colo., before returning to Newcastle to raise their family until the present. Hershel served in the Army in 1945 at Fort Sill. 

June’s first husband of 49 years, Hershel Gould, died May 29, 1989. She married Ray Streets on March 5, 1995; he died on July 9, 2014. Together they shared 12 children, 28 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, and as well as many nieces and nephews. 

June was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one sister, two husbands, one daughter-in-law, and one grandson, Danny Stith.

June is survived by her three children and their wives and husbands, Jerry Gould, Scottsdale, Ariz., Richard and Barbara Gould, Newcastle, and LeAnn and Pete Kenagy, Osage, Wyo; seven grandchildren and their wives, Patrick and Amy Gould, Jason Gould, Mike Stith, Matt and Melissa Gould, Tom and Jessica Gould, Pat and Ginger Nixon, and Christopher and Fern Gould. June had a multitude of great-grandchildren. 

The family requests a memorial to Weston Manor Nursing Home Activities Fund for a special project, in lieu of flowers.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mrs. June M. Gould, please visit the Sympathy Store at Worden Funeral Homes website, wordenfuneraldirectors.com.

May 7, 1966-May 21, 2018

Connie was born in Newcastle, on May 7, 1966, four hours and forty minutes before her mother’s birthday on Mother’s Day. She passed away peacefully into God’s arms on May 21, 2018 at Northern Colorado Medical Center in the burn unit.

Connie was a very sensitive child fearful of falling and loud noises. She faced many challenges throughout her life. Connie related well to older people and claimed many as grandma and grandpa. Connie attended school in Newcastle, graduating with the class of 1984. She continued her education at Eastern Wyoming College and Black Hills State earning a bachelor’s degree in Special and Elementary Education. She taught in Sheridan, Casper, and Laramie, Wyoming and White River, South Dakota. She married Christopher Wenzel in Newcastle in 1993. They later divorced.

Her most joyous accomplishment was the birth of her daughter Jessica Mae and the time she was able to spend with her. Connie was active in community affairs in Torrington and was especially proud of starting the paper pantry at the First United Methodist Church. She was always known for her kind and compassionate nature.

Left to mourn are her daughter Jessica Mae Wenzel of Torrington, parents Wilbur and Norma Lease of Newcastle, brother Harold Lease of Gillette, sisters Julie Lease-Firebaugh (Bob) of Fort Collins, and Brenda Kennedy (Joe) of Casper, nieces Krystal Masters (Tom) of Fort Collins and Abigail Kennedy.

Service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26 at the First United Methodist Church in Newcastle. Rev. Dr. Robert Firebaugh and Rev. Michael Jarrell officiated. A luncheon was held at the Newcastle Senior Citizen’s Center immediately following the service. A memorial service was also held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 1 at the First United Methodist Church in Torrington, officiated by Rev. Jeffrey Wayland. Memorials have been established for the benefit of mental health services, Western States Burn Center (North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO) or Goshen County Volunteer Fire Department. A fund has been established to defray burial cost. Contributions can be made at Pinnacle Bank in Newcastle or Torrington. 

Dec. 26, 1926–Feb. 3, 2018

Anita A. Wetzel, born Dec. 26, 1926, passed away on Feb. 3, 2018, in Cheyenne, Wyo.

Graveside services will be held June 9 at 11 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle, Wyo. The family will gather at 2411 W. Main St. in Newcastle following the service.

April 16, 1946–Nov. 18, 2017

Patricia Ann Scanlon Benington, born April 16, 1946, died on Nov. 18, 2017. She was married to Denis W. Benington, mother to Patty Irene, York, John Walter, Gretchen and Hal, grandmother to Adam, Kayla, Bobbi Marie, Josh, Alyssa, and CJ, and great-grandmother to Skyler and Parker.

Pat worked 30 years with AT&T.  She began at the low level and worked her way up to computer systems developer.  She taught at numerous universities, most notably at M.I.T. teaching Unix programming language to professors; she was a teacher of teachers. Pat received advanced degrees from Cambridge in Computer Technology.

She was originally from White Plains, N.Y., and her family moved to south Florida when she was in her early teens.

She and Denis moved to Brevard County in 1996. They became sun birds full time in 2000, eventually buying a beautiful family homestead in Newcastle, Wyo.

An Irish Celebration of Life will be held on July 14 at 1 p.m., at their home.  All friends are welcome.

April 1, 1963–June 2, 2018

Tracy Allen McCuistion, 55, of Blairstown, Mo., passed away on June 2, 2018, at his parent’s home in Blairstown.

He was born April 1, 1963, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Charles McCuistion and Juanita Mae (Bentley) McCuistion.

Tracy was employed with the city of Bellevue, Wash., as a water quality specialist for many years.

Surviving are one son, Logan McCuistion, Bothell, Wash.; one daughter, Tanis McCuistion, Bothell; his parents, Charles and Juanita McCuistion, Blairstown; and one brother, Charlie McCuistion, San Blas, Mexico.

Tracy’s wishes were to be cremated with services in Washington at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, Mo.  Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

March 24, 1949–June 17, 2018

Nancy Lou Bock, 69, passed away on June 17, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. There are no services planned at this time. Bustard’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.

March 17, 1956–June 12, 2018

Bryan Stanley Stroh, 62 years old, was a resident of Newcastle, Wyo. He went on to his heavenly home on June 12, 2018, after a long fight with cancer. He was a life-long rancher, carrying on the family business of raising cattle.

Bryan was the third of four sons, born to Donald and Evelyn Stroh on March 17, 1956. A resident of Kiowa, Colo., he graduated from Kiowa High School in 1975, then attended DIT where he studied in auto mechanics.

In 1977, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Arterburn, in Elizabeth, Colo. Together they had four wonderful children and built their first home in Kiowa, where they ranched until 1997. From there  they moved to Newcastle.                                                                                                                     Bryan had a passion for cattle and worked hard to build a quality herd of Angus cattle. However, his greater passion was for Christ. Bryan had a servant’s heart and served as deacon, elder, and worship leader in each of his home churches. He loved singing and music. With guitar in hand he gave his all to facilitating others in worship, and those around him couldn’t help but join in. His zeal for God was contagious. His personable nature drew others to him almost instantaneously. Bryan was preceded in death by his parents. 

He is survived by his wife, Kathi, and son, Andy Stroh, both of Scottsbluff, Neb.; his daughter, Mindy Auch of Newcastle; son, Matt Stroh of Newcastle; son Carl/Joe Stroh of Sugar Grove, N.C.; daughters-in-law, Leia, Rebekah, Melissa, and Andrea; son-in-law, Josh; and 18 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, William (Cindy) Stroh, Robert (Kim) Stroh, Bret (Jacque) Stroh; and numerous nephews, nieces, family and friends.

Services were held at Weston County Senior Center, 627 Pine St., Newcastle, WY 82701, on June 18 at 2 p.m.  A private family burial will take place at the Stroh Ranch. Contributions may be made to Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch or Kids Alive International.

Aug. 23, 1925–June 23, 2018

Michael Lazarus Feist, age 92, of Newcastle, Wyo., passed away June 23, 2018, at the Weston County Manor in Newcastle.

He was born Aug. 23, 1925, to Conrad and Rose Feist, at home on a farm near Selfridge, N.D.

On June 8, 1948, he and Bessie Snyder were married in Selfridge. The couple moved to Newcastle in the mid 1950s, where Mike worked in the oil field as a heavy equipment operator.  

His farming heritage always stayed with him, and he planted large gardens. He liked making sausage from the game he hunted. Smoked meats and homemade wines were usual gifts to people who knew him. He had a passion for playing the harmonica and would frequently entertain family and friends. 

Survivors include his eight children, Barbara (Rex) Gould, Michael (Rita) Feist, Shirley Feist, David (Angie) Feist, all of Newcastle, Pat Feist of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mary (Rob) Stanton of Rapid City, S.D., Diane Feist of Rapid City, and Dan Feist of Chadron, Neb.; his sister, Mary Kraft of Florida; more than 60 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years; his grandson, Christopher Feist; and his parents and three siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 2, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, with Deacon Ken Pitlick officiating. Burial of cremains will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle under direction of Worden Funeral Directors of Newcastle. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Weston County Health Services Foundation.

JULY 4, 1931-JUNE 28, 2018

Kenneth Lee Grimm was born on July 4, 1931 to Elmer and Esther Grimm in Gillette Wyoming.

Kenneth passed away peacefully on June 28, 2018 at his home in Newcastle Wyoming.

A memorial service will be held on Monday July 16th at Gateway Fellowship Church meeting at the Weston Co. Sr. Center at 2:00 p.m.

March 24, 1949-June 17, 2018

Nancy Lou Bock passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper surrounded in love by her four children. Nancy was born in Rapid City, S.D. on March 24, 1949 to Oliver “Sox” and Marion Bock. A memorial service open house will be held Saturday, July 14 at Masonic Lodge No. 13 in Newcastle from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with an Eastern Star Five Points Ceremony at 1:30 pm.

Nancy was raised in Osage and on her grandparents Earl and Eva Johnson’s ranch outside of Newcastle.  She loved to ride horses and helped on the ranch by bucking hay bales and fixing fence. In 1967, Nancy graduated from Newcastle High School.  She attended college at University of Wyoming, Chadron, and Spearfish.  Nancy loved to travel and visited Hawaii and the Southwest with family.

In turn, she raised her own children in Osage.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, leatherwork, and the outdoors. Nancy was a tremendous cook and worked in cafes in the area as well as opening her own cafe in Osage. She passed her love of the outdoors onto her children through rock hunting and camping. Nancy also enjoyed to crochet afghans and table covers for family and friends.  She particularly loved spending time and doting on her grandson, Oliver.

Nancy was a caretaker of people and animals. She cared for her mother so that she could remain in her own home and went on to do in-home care for others. Animals of all kinds were welcomed and fostered under her guardianship.

Nancy is survived in death by her children Brian Klinker, Heath Klinker, Kari Zimmerman (Jerome), and Jesse Liles. Also, by her grandson Oliver Zimmerman, her brother Larry Dean Bock, her first husband Richard Klinker, and her aunt Marguerite Johnson.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Oliver and Marion Bock, her uncle Keith Johnson, her sister Karen Sue Townsend, her niece Eva Marie Bock, and her nephew Corey Bock.