Gene R. Palen, 72 of Cheyenne passed away September 8, 2107 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1944 in West Point, Mississippi to Dr. Joseph S. and Ruth Palen. He married Mary Jane Eggert on August 31, 1968 in St. Mary’s Cathedral. He retired after owning and operating Big W. Supplies. He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral, past board member of Cheyenne Historical Preservation Society, Wyoming Historical Society, Laramie County Historical Society and the Board of City of Cheyenne Metropolitan Planning Organization. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Palen of Cheyenne; children, Cole Palen of Seattle, WA and Lauren Palen of Denver, CO; brother, Jerry (Ann) Palen of Saratoga, WY; brother-in-law, Robert (Andrea) Eggert of Denver; sister-in-law, Jo Ann Eggert of Fort Collins, CO and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those who wish may contribute to the Wyoming State Historical Society or Cheyenne Animal Shelter. A Funeral Liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Cathedral with private interment in Olivet Cemetery.

Owen G. Harding, 82, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away at his home Thursday, September 28, 2017. Owen was born September 18, 1935, in Cheyenne, son of the late Elvy W. and Martha E. (Hunt) Harding. Owen was a graduate of the University of Wyoming. He married Jean L. Caster on July 14, 1957. He worked for the family ranch and ultimately became senior partner for Harding & Kirkbride Land & Cattle Company. His interests included hunting and he was a member of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. Owen is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jean Harding of Cheyenne; daughter, Vicki Kennedy and husband, Scott, of Evans, CO; son, Jerry Harding and wife, Wendy, of Meriden, WY; four grandsons, Clay Kennedy, Trent Kennedy, Kiel Harding and Jerrod Harding; and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, George O. Harding. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home with a memory service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. An interment service will be held at Beth El Cemetery.

Corine (Martinez) Williams, 88, of Cheyenne passed away September 30, 2017 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne. She was born June 20, 1929 in Mora County, NM to Max and Adelina Martinez. She married Richard Williams on March 13, 1954 in Cheyenne. She retired from Sears after 40 years as a manager and sales clerk where she enjoyed visiting with customers. She loved to camp and fish with her husband of 63 years. She is survived by her husband, Richard Williams of Cheyenne; children, Catherine (Randall) Gardner of Edmond, OK, Brian (Jody) Williams of Cheyenne and Diana (Joe) Everman of Spokane, WA; grandchildren Austin, Garrett, Blake, Bryce, Richard, Briana, Deanna, Taylor, Morgan, Cherina and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Arlen, Liam, Kaiden, Declan, Evelyn, Donovan and Aria; siblings, Crescencio Martinez of Cheyenne and Mary Nadie Schwab of Buffalo, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her resting place is in Olivet Cemetery on Tuesday, October 2, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.

Thelma L. (Hooker) Parker of Cheyenne, formerly of Walden and Longmont, Colorado, died October 1, 2017, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She had just celebrated her 93rd birthday at Life Care Center of Cheyenne. Thelma was born September 30, 1924, on the family homestead south-east of Otis, Colorado and was the ninth child of Richard and Anna (Weir) Hooker. She married Stanley P. Parker on July 27, 1940, in Akron, Colorado. Together they had three children - Norman, Anetta and Ricky. Thelma was a homemaker. During their early years, they lived in and around Akron, Colorado, and in 1948 they moved to Longmont where they lived until 1977 when Stan was transferred to Lovell, WY with Great Western Sugar Company. Following his retirement in 1993, the couple returned to Cheyenne and later to Walden. After the death of Stan in 2006, she returned to Cheyenne. She is survived by daughter, Anetta Steiner of Walden, CO; son, Ricky (Joan) Parker of Cheyenne; daughter-in-law, Rosella Parker of Walden, CO; four grandsons, Clifford Parker of Walden, CO, Kim Parker of Williston, ND, Rocky Steiner and wife, Elizabeth, of Denver, and Scott Steiner of Laramie; three great-grandchildren, Abi Steiner, Julia Steiner and Michael Steiner; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; eight siblings; her husband; a son; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Joyce L. Berg, 85, of Loveland, CO passed away October 2, 2017 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Loveland. She was born May 30, 1932 in Cando, ND to Leif and Grace Farbo. She married Kenneth Berg on May 30,1953 in Cando, ND. She started her career as a school teacher in a one room schoolhouse outside of Cando, ND, and later worked at various doctors’ offices in Cheyenne. She is survived by her daughter, Marla (Bill) Blanton of Loveland, CO; sons, Martin (Sonya) Berg of Cheyenne, Kelly (Karla) Berg of Cheyenne, Kyle (Loretta) Berg of Cheyenne and Jon (Melody) Berg of Cheyenne; son-in-law, Andy Klussmann; brother, Dale Farbo of Cando, ND; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Berg; daughter, Janna Klussmann and sister, Carol Haugen. Those who wish may contribute to Mothers’ Against Drunk Driving at www.madd.org. Services will be Monday 10:00 a.m. in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home with interment of her urn to follow in Mandan, ND at a later date.

The Reverend Grady B. Chaney, 93, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away early Monday morning, October 2, 2017, at Life Care Center of Cheyenne. Grady was born January 9, 1924, in West Palm Beach, Florida, a son of the late Daniel G. and Ruth M. (Gresham) Chaney. Grady served honorably in the United States Army during World War II. His life’s calling was dedicated to serving as an ordained minister for the Assemblies of God Church for more than 50 years. Grady is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Evelyn J. (Hebb) Chaney; six children, Grady B. Chaney, II, Gary B. Chaney, Martie Oestman, Amy Westling, Judith Hurley and Michael P. Chaney; ten grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Daniel J. Chaney; and a brother, Alton Chaney. His family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Margie J. Federer, 87, of Cheyenne passed away October 9, 2017 at Davis Hospice Center. She was born May 30, 1930 in Scottsbluff, NE to Truman and Lucille Dean. She married Melvin V. “Bud” Federer on June 17, 1950 in Casper. She was a homemaker and a member of Northwood’s Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Shwen of Cheyenne, Lori (Dino) Moncecchi of Cheyenne and Tamra (David) Acorn of St. Robert, MO; grandchildren, Kiah (Ryan) Braly, Kacia (Justin) Flansburg, Kristen (Christian) Paquette, Jesse (Kristi Weidenbach) Shwen, Jade Shwen, Sage (Abigayle)Acorn, Trevor (Antonia) Acorn, Tyler (Merilie) Acorn, Mariah (Ed) Rogland, Johannah (Matthew) Medeiros, Dino Gabriel Moncecchi, Daniel (Chelsie) Moncecchi and Nathaniel Moncecchi; 20 great-grandchildren; and sister, Lois Scott of Cheyenne. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Those who wish may contribute to Wyoming Chapter of American Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/wyoming/ or Davis Hospice Center. Visitation is Friday noon to 7:00 p.m. at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Lakeview Cemetery followed by a Memory Service at noon in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A reception will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Little America.

Nancy P. Wright, 66, of Portland, TN, formerly of Cheyenne passed away October 12, 2017 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born April 19, 1951 in Kansas to Virgil and Wilma Welden. She retired from the Bureau of Land Management as an accountant. She is survived by her children, Tresa Easterwood (Gary Taylor) of Cheyenne, Julie (Shane) Patrick of Portland, TN and Tommy Wright of Canon City, CO; grandchildren, Brett Moody, Adrianna Allen, Anthoni Easterwood, Steven Bunch and Tyler Patrick; brothers, Glen Welden of Missouri and Virgil Weldon, Jr. of Parson, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerry Welden. Those who wish may contribute to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Jennie Oriano, 93, returned home to her Lord and Savior at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne on October 13 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 28, 1924 to Giovanni and Alfonzina Taglialvore in Cheyenne and was a lifelong resident. A family of Italian immigrants, she grew up in a large loving household in south Cheyenne that included her parents, 2 maternal aunts, a fraternal uncle, five cousins, and her sister Teresa. Jennie graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1942. She recalled taking FDR’s declaration of war, broadcast over the school’s PA system, in shorthand and then transcribing it on her typewriter. Graduating at the top of her class, she immediately went on to work in the Federal District court, where she eventually ended her professional career after 26 years of service. She met the love of her life, Caesar Oriano, during WWII at Fort Warren. At the prompting of her Godmother, the Italian/American families went to the fort to meet the Italian soldiers, who had been made part of the Italian Service Unit of the U S Army, after being first brought to America as POWs. Caesar promised to return to America after the war and fulfilled that promise when they were married at St. Mary’s Cathedral on November 30, 1946. A few years later, Jennie and Caesar built a home in Cheyenne and started their family that grew to include three daughters. Jennie was homemaker, mother, a renowned cook, flower gardener, and business partner with Caesar who truly lived the American dream. He was an entrepreneur who owned several downtown businesses with Jennie always at his side. Jennie was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Cathedral and a former member of Bishop’s Guild. Survivors include her daughters Cathy (Dennis) Tytor and Ellen (BJ) Thompson; her sister Teresa Beghetto; grandchildren Melissa (George) Meares and Jennifer (Galen) Gough; and her great grandchildren, Emily, Norah, Sydney and Adelaide; and niece Christina (Dan) Miller and nephew Ronald (Jeralynn) Beghetto. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, her husband, and daughter Francine. Friends who desire may make donations in Jennie’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or Davis Hospice. Visitation will be Monday at 3:00 p.m. followed by a Vigil for the Deceased at 6:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral home. A Funeral Liturgy will be Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral with interment to follow in Olivet Cemetery. Services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Nona Grace “Gramama” Drake, 67, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. Nona was born December 11, 1949 in Longview, Texas, to parents Nolan Lefloy and Gracie Auburn Drake. She was nine of 14 children. Nona married Larry Ralph Shepard August 2, 1970 and had a big family of their own. She is survived by her daughters, Jamie Shepard-Franklin and Janice Shepard; sons, Travis, Troy and Larry, Jr.; daughters-in-law, Lisia, Michelle, Tawnya and Becky; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren with three more on the way; brothers, Timmy, Jimmy, Doug, Ralph, Dennis and Virgil; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. After raising her family, Nona went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University. She is preceded in death by her father, Nolan; mother, Gracie; brothers, Clyde, Delane and Neal; and sisters, Tony, Gail, Sandra and Kathrine. Nona was loved by many and will be missed dearly. Rest in peace Nona Grace Drake. We love you! The family will be hosting a celebration of life in the near future. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Robert D. Koellner, 70, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017, at the Davis Hospice Center. Robert was born November 13, 1946, in Dresden, Kansas. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Carolyn L. Johnson, 72, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away at her home on Monday, October 30, 2017, following a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Carolyn was born January 30, 1945, in Warsaw, Illinois, a daughter of Robert L. and Eulalee (Talbott) Hendricks. Carolyn’s kind and caring nature led to her to work as a teacher’s aide for Laramie Junior High School where she was loved by everyone. She was extremely artistic and she enjoyed making crafts. She also enjoyed singing and was a member of the Sweet Adelines while residing in Laramie. She will be remembered as a spiritual woman. She was a Sunday school teacher along with a children’s choir director who was a loving wife, mother and loving grandmother. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband, Sigurd “Pinky” Johnson of Cheyenne; two daughters, Dr. Cara L. Johnson of Cheyenne and Heather Johnson (Bryan Campbell, fiancé) of Laramie, WY; her mother, Eulalee Hendricks; brother, Robert Hendricks; sister, Elizabeth Phillips; four grandchildren, Ariel Bell, Derick Depew, Maxwell DeViega and Cash Campbell; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She is preceded in death by her father and a sister. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Schrader Reception Center. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Gary John Cumming, 72, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away in Granbury, Texas on November 26, 2017. Gary was born on October 11, 1945 in Spokane, Washington to Leroy and Violet Cumming. Gary graduated from Shatel Park High School in Spokane, Washington. After high school he attended Community College in Spokane. Gary proudly served in the United States Army and was a diver where he had two tours of duty in Vietnam. Gary was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt everything including elk, deer, bear, pheasant, antelope and grouse. He also loved fishing and his favorite was fishing for Walleye Pike. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Cumming; his mother, Violet Walle, stepmother, Nita Cumming; children Krystal , Allen, Ami and Wesley; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Jerry (Stephanie) Cumming; sisters, Sharon Johnston, Christine (Jane) Walle, Susie (Mark) Corbett and Barbara Hill; and many nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Cumming; stepfather, Chris Walle; and grandson, Gabriel Shorky. A memorial service will be held at 1:00p.m.on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will be hosting a reception in the Schrader Reception Center following the interment. Condolences can be made on line at www.schradercares.com.

Judy Peden, 77, born January 22, 1941 in Canton, Ohio. She died at home on May 21, 2018 in Cheyenne. Judy was an angel on earth putting God, her husband and family before herself. There was always room at the Peden household, providing lots of love, food, laughter, and never a dull moment. Judy’s generous, kind spirit lives on through her loving husband of 57 years, John Peden; children, Terri Peden, Tracy (John) Notgrass, Travis (Tracy) Peden, Tamra Peden, and Iris (Glenn) Cahall; sisters, Gloria (Smiddy) Smith and Sandra Morrison; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces and grand-dogs. She is preceded in death by parents, Harold and Nadine; brother, Lonny Skaggs; and brother-in-law, Whit Morrison. In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness in her honor. Services will be Tuesday, May 29th at 4:00 p.m. at Family Harvest Church, 320 W. 23 Street, Cheyenne.

Margaret C. “Peg” Tobin, 97, joined the Angels in Heaven, following a brief illness, on May 26, 2018 with the comfort and prayers of family, at Davis Hospice Center, Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was born November 22, 1920 to Peter J. and Margaret (Donovan) Tobin and was the third of their five children. Peggy and her siblings were raised in Casper and on the family sheep ranch near Midwest, WY. After finishing grade school at St. Anthony’s Catholic School, in Casper, she graduated from Midwest High School. Peggy’s college life started with a year at Mundelein College, near Chicago. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Business Education in 1942. In 1962 she earned her Master of Education Degree from University of Wyoming. She was a business education teacher at Natrona County High School and an executive secretary for an oil and gas business in Casper and Denver. She spent a year as an Associate Dean at Loretto Heights College in Denver. She was best known as The Dean of Women in the Office of Student Life at the University of Wyoming from1964-1976. In 1970 this title was changed to Associate Dean of Students. For one year during this time, Peggy served as a staff person for Wyoming Senator Cliff Hansen in Washington, D.C. Many different awards were granted to Peggy throughout her career including, but not limited to: The Service Award from The Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women (she was the first chair of this Commission), recognized among the first involved in the women’s movement in Wyoming, Zonta Woman of the Year, UW Student Affairs Professional Award, National Outstanding Spur Advisor, Mortar Board Faculty Woman of the Year, National Association for Women’s Deans, Administrators and Councilors special citation, UW Panhellenic Council Outstanding Chapter Award, the 1997 UW Medallion Award, and most recently, the Pi Beta Phi House, on the UW campus was changed to “The Tobin House” with approval of the University Board of Trustees and Administration. At the time of her death, Peggy maintained her membership in PEO, Chapter U, the national and local Pi Beta Phi Alumni Association, and the UW Alumni Association. She called St. Paul’s Newman Center, her home parish since 1964 and actively participated in many aspects of the parish until moving to Cheyenne in 2014. Peg was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bob Tobin and wife, Gert, Dick Tobin and Dr. Peter Tobin; sister, Mary Jo Wilson and her husband, Martin; and one niece. Peggy’s survivors cover five generations. She is survived by sisters-in law, Marialyce Barrett Tobin of Casper and Dolly Studer Tobin of Denver; eighteen nieces and nephews, their spouses, children and grandchildren; several cousins; and many, many dear and close friends she considered as family. A Vigil for the Deceased will be prayed at 12:45 p.m. with a Funeral Liturgy to follow at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cheyenne on Friday, June 15th. A Funeral Liturgy will also be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Casper at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 16th, followed by an interment at Highland’s Cemetery. Though not the least bit an intentional show-off, and always a beauty, Peggy was “the Belle of the Ball” and the “Life of the Party” wherever she found herself. She enjoyed and appreciated everyone she met. Every niece and nephew “knew” he/she was the favorite. To some she was “Dean Tobin”. To others she was Peg or Peggy. To many of her family she was known as “Peggy Haunt”. She provided all of us, family and friends alike, guidance, challenges, adventure and many fond memories. There are a countless number of students who have found benefit from her influence. She was gracious, generous and had a great sense of humor. To the very end her tenacity and gentle strength of character held firm. Peggy could often be found enjoying the University’s basketball or football games. No one will forget meals at her home, including homemade lasagna and brownies before an afternoon football game. She enjoyed skiing, ice skating and golf. Music was always a part of her life, whether attending a concert, gathering fine works of many composers or simply enjoying her piano. At large family gatherings she would play the piano along with her brother Bob on the violin, a good sing-a-long would ensue. She cherished her Irish heritage and could often be found playing all the traditional tunes most any time of year. She took the opportunity to travel far and wide, including Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, Europe, China and Australia. From the time she entered the University to her final days, Pi Beta Phi Sorority was a part of her life. Active as a student, then involved with the general management of the sorority and care of the house itself was a priority to her. Memories of her on an extension ladder cleaning the gutters along the roof line, at the gentle age of 75+ years comes up in conversation regularly. Peggy loved her God, her family, her friends, Pi Beta Phi, the University and the State of Wyoming. If you would care to contribute in her memory, the family would suggest St. Paul’s Newman Center, 1800 E. Grand Ave, Laramie, WY 82070, or The University of Wyoming Foundation (The Tobin Funds Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tobin, The Peg Tobin Excellence Fund in Student Affairs or The Pi Beta Phi Scholarship Honoring Margaret C. “Peg” Tobin) 222 So. 22nd St., Laramie, WY 82070.

Nancy Guthrie, 76, of Cheyenne, formerly of Canon City, CO, passed away May 29, 2018 in Cheyenne. She was born February 15, 1942 in Cheyenne to Richard and Florence Rath. She was a registered nurse with Lifecare Center and was a lifelong Christian and a member of Cheyenne Garden Club and Canon City Garden Club. She married Leland Guthrie on June 2, 1960 and they later divorced. She is survived by her children Steven (Joanne) Guthrie of Colorado Springs, CO and Lisa (Val Mundy) Guthrie of Englewood, CO; grandchildren, Courtney White, James Guthrie, Adrianna Healy, Mathias Guthrie; great-grandchildren, Orion Tenbrink and Zachary Tenbrink; and a sister, Sandra Dunn of Cheyenne. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be Sunday 1:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Interment of her urn will be in Lakeview Cemetery.

Helen J. Walsh died June 1st 2018 at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was born November 9th, 1922 in Cheyenne, the only child of Jennie (Stalker) and Fred Herman. Helen graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1941, then worked for several local doctors. During World War II she worked at the Cheyenne Airport Modification Center. Helen married Jack C. Walsh at the First Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne in 1947. They moved to the San Francisco Bay area soon after. She worked at a wire mill there but they soon returned home to Cheyenne. She worked at the Wyoming State Land Office until she decided to start a family. Later Helen worked in the family business and then was employed by the Green Thumb program as a bookkeeper and payroll specialist. She and Jack divorced in 1980. She was C. Harlan Coghill’s companion until his death, splitting time between Cheyenne and North Platte, Nebraska for over two decades. Helen was a deeply loving and caring person. She was a caregiver to several friends and neighbors throughout the years. She enjoyed her roses, reading, traveling the area and time with family. At 95 she was preceded in death by her mother, father, ex-husband, companion and most of her contemporaries. She is survived by a son, J. Rickie Walsh, and daughter-in-law, Denise Kay Parrish, of Cheyenne, a grand daughter, Elizabeth Helen Sutton, a son-in-law, Joshua Sutton, and a great grandson, John Wayne Sutton, all of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Graveside services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Cheyenne at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018, under the direction of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Pastor Duane Ferchen will officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Davis Hospice Center or the American Cancer Society.

Celeste R. Carrera, 43, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 5, 2018, at University Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Celeste was born June 17, 1974, in Cheyenne to Felix R. and Marie B. (Tafoya) Carrera, Sr. A private interment will be held in Olivet Cemetery. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Joyce E. Ahlm, 81, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness. Joyce was born April 7, 1937, in North Platte, Nebraska, a daughter of William and Georgia (Cox) Alexander. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Gene J. Gancze, 77, of Cheyenne passed away June 9, 2018 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1941 in Boyd, MT to Joseph and Alice Gancze. He married Suzanne Vines on September 2, 1966 in Cheyenne. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a technician for Amoco Pipeline. He was a member of the First Christian Church and was very active with Boy Scout Troop #115, having served as Assistant Scoutmaster. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Gancze; sons, Richard (Irma) Gancze and Shayne Gancze; grandchildren, Chelsea, Ethan, Emily, Hannah and Jonah Gancze; and 2 great-grandchildren all of Cheyenne. He was preceded by his parents and siblings, Carol and Alvin. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church. A private interment of his urn will take place in Mountain View Memorial Park.