Jodi Lynn Knuppel went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2016 in Katy, TX after a brief battle with cancer. She lived her life glorifying God through her actions and the lives she touched. Jodi was born in Greeley, CO on April 12, 1965. She attended elementary school in Laporte, CO and Pine Bluffs, WY. She graduated from Pine Bluffs High School in 1983 as Salutatorian of her class. Jodi attended the University of Wyoming and graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor's degree in Education. Upon graduation, Jodi accepted a 1st grade teaching position in the Alief School District in Houston, TX. Jodi had a passion for teaching children. She taught at Kennedy and Outley Elementary Schools and with her leadership skills and admiration by coworkers, she became a reading, writing, and social studies specialist. She taught in Alief for 29 years before retiring in May 2016. Jodi always had a love for books and reading. She enjoyed history and had the opportunity to travel throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. In her heart, home was always the Rocky Mountains with her favorite being the magnificent Tetons in Wyoming. Her summers were spent with family in Wyoming including camping, riding motorcycles & 4-wheelers, sitting around the campfire enjoying smores with family and friends. She always made special time and trips with her nephews, Holden and Dillon. Her goal was to return to Wyoming to spend more time with her two nephews. In her last minutes on this earth, she heard their voices in a video which brought a smile to her beautiful face. Jodi is survived by her mother Nina Knuppel of Pine Bluffs, sister Doneen (Terry) Wolf of Worland, nephews Holden and Dillon Wolf, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Knuppel, and grandparents. A memorial service to celebrate her life was held on Tuesday, July 5 in Sugarland, TX with her friends and co-workers. Jodi was remembered as a leader and outstanding educator. She had a gentle, kind spirit that resonated positivity to co-workers and students. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 9th from 1-2 p.m. at the Crossroads Community Church (Pine Bluffs Baptist Church) with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Daniel R. DeBruyn officiating. An interment service will be held at the Pine Bluffs Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in Jodi’s memory may be made to: The Ballard House 21421 Cinco Park Rd. Katy, TX 77450 Relay for Life or a charity of one’s choice

Linda Jaennette Foss, 65, passed peacefully at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne WY on July 5, 2016, one day before her 66th birthday, with family by her side. Linda was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 6, 1950 to Clara Jaennette and Nils Foss. She grew up in Iowa, but spend much of her adult life between Minnesota and Wisconsin. She is survived by her daughter, Aimee Schlenker and her husband Brandon Finefrock, their two children, Hailey and Tyler; her daughter Anna Schlenker and her husband Anthony DeSomma, their two children Zoey and Ava; her siblings Mike Jaennette, Ron Jaennette, Cathy Powers, Eugene Foss, Anna Davison, Burns Davison, William Davison, Robert Davison, her aunt Ruth Buffalo, aunt JoAnn Headley, her other mother Sue Jensen, Granville Williams, her cat Riley, and family and friends too numerous to list but not forgotten. Filled with compassion and kindness, Linda was known to many as a great friend. She found joy in many ways. While in high school Linda played the accordion, was on the swim team and step team. She was an avid reader and loved music and dancing. Linda's talent and passion was putting her creative touch on the world around her. She loved to laugh and her sense of humor was contagious. As a devout Green Bay Packer fan, she was a "cheese head" fanatic through and through. Linda found fulfillment in her faith as a Jehovah's Witness and enjoyed sharing her faith with her Brothers and Sisters. If she was here today she would want us all to remember Revelation 21:3, 4 which promises of a future time when death, pain, and tears will be no more. She passed away of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The family would like to thank those that cared for her at the Davis Hospice Center over the last five months. In honor of her life, donations may be made in her name to the ALS Community of Hope tribute fund. http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/Personal/General?px=7358791&pg=personal&fr_id=10054#.V36gJfROKnM In lieu of a funeral, Linda's life will be celebrated in Newton, Iowa in the near future. Details will be provided by Aimee and Anna.

Jose Ricardo “Richard” Ortega, 85, of Cheyenne died July 6, 2016 at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital. He was born March 28, 1931 in Sheridan, NM to Rodolfo and Manuela Ortega. He retired from the Railroad as a materials handler. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge, Moose Lodge, American Legion Post #6, VFW #4343 and the GI Forum. In the Army, he was the first rifleman in his battalion. He is survived by his wife, Tina Ortega of Cheyenne, daughter Pat (David) Hernandez of Cheyenne; siblings Raymond Ortega of Roswell, NM and Nash Ortega of Cheyenne; 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Ricky Ortega and Darla Lucero; siblings, Tacho Ortega, Tarzan Ortega, Rose Ortiz and Oralia Tafoya. Those who wish may contribute to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday noon followed by Vigil for the Deceased at 7:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Funeral Liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment will be in Olivet Cemetery followed by a reception in the Schrader Reception Center.

David Alan Huntley went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 11, 2016 after a long illness at the Davis Hospice Center, Cheyenne. David was the first blessing to arrive for his parents, Larry and Sharon Huntley, on May 24, 1958 in Storm Lake, IA. The family moved to Salinas, CA for a short time but David was often able to return to his grandparent's farm where he loved to spend the summers. The family returned to Iowa when David was in the fifth grade where he became active in basketball, football and baseball. The love of sports would continue through high school and was shown through him receiving the football High School All American honor during his Senior year at Alta High School. He was always looking out for others and told his Mother that he would be a cop "just like my dad". He succeeded at this lifelong dream and graduated from Western Iowa Technical Community College, Sioux City, IA with an Associates in Police Science. His love and passion for law enforcement includes: Buena Vista County Sheriff's Department, Chief for the Correctionville Police Department, Onawa Police Department, and Chief for the Sioux Rapids Police Department. His parents purchased the Parkway Drive In, where he met the love of his life Julie Ann (Sinns) and was married on August 14, 1982, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Alta, IA and were blessed with three children. David's faith grew strong from hearing the Lord's words, teachings and fellowship with his church family at Our Savior Lutheran Church. His memory will be cherished by his wife, Julie, daughter Amanda (Brian) Seslar, daughter Katherine (Christopher) Mendoza, and son Alan (Ashlynn) Huntley; six grandchildren; parents Larry and Sharon Huntley, Sloan, IA; brother Mark (Karlene) Huntley, Sergeant Bluff, IA; sister in laws Joelle (Larry) Allen, North Liberty, IA and Janet Harms, Wall Lake, IA. He is also survived by many other relatives and dear friends. Services will be Wednesday 3:00 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church with committal to follow at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.

Paul Richard Hansen, 64, of Burns died in his home on July 11, 2016. He was born in Cheyenne on February 12, 1952 to Glen and Marion Hansen. He attended local schools and by trade was a carpenter, but his real love was his drums, he called his chrome. Paul played with many groups since his days in junior high school, he played until health problems slowed him down. He is survived by his partner for life, Peggy Hagstrom; siblings, Margaret “Peggy” Montgomery of Calgary Canada, David (Hiroko) Hansen of Meriden, WY, Jack M. Hansen, Mary Ann Arnold ,Glenna Hansen all of Cheyenne, and niece, Jessi Swanson - Bloomington, IN. He was preceded by his parents, and daughter, Heather. Memorial services will be held Wed. 1 p.m. at Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Glen K. Ballman, 71, of Cheyenne, died July 15, 2016. Born December 14, 1944, in Trinidad, Colorado. He worked for the Department of Transportation 21 years as a surveyor. Glen served in the Navy as a Sea-Bee during Vietnam. He volunteered at Habitat for Humanity three years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and Lab’s. A devoted husband, father and grandfather. There will be no public services. A TRIBUTE TO MY HUSBAND, GLEN Who can find a man of integrity? His price is worth pure gold. The heart of his wife trusts in him. He will do her good and not evil all the days of his life. He worked hard at his job, traveling miles to provide for his family. Rising at dawn, he would hunt game in winter for his family. He planned in advance for emergencies. He considered a purchase before buying. He was ready to help those in need. Honor was his clothing. He spoke frankness and no deceit was found in his tongue. He was not ashamed of his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. His son speaks of him as strength and honor. A man who loved the Lord shall be praised.

Clinton J. Baber, 66, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Clinton was born February 9, 1950, in Banner, Virginia. A memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

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Penny Sue Hall, 58, of Brighton, Colo., died July 8 at her home after a long illness. She was born July 12, 1957, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She graduated in 1975 from Central High School; and from LCCC with an Associate’s Degree. She retired from the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She loved her dogs, and enjoyed card making and cooking. She is survived by her daughter Sara; siblings Mark McGhghy, Michael McGhghy, and Paula Fox; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Virginia McGhghy; and a sister Loretta Hill. Services will be held at 1p.m. Friday at Schrader Chapel. Interment of her urn will follow in Beth El Cemetery.

Gladys I. Breed, 87, of Windsor, Colorado, formerly Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ft. Collins, CO. Gladys was born January 12, 1929, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a daughter of the late David A. and Matilda M. (Bollin) Johnson. Gladys married Paul D. Breed on May 3, 1947, celebrating 63 years of marriage before his passing. Her work experience including W.R.O., The Hitching Post, bookkeeping at Dorr Accounting, and ultimately retiring from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department. Her many interests included making crafts for her grandchildren, fishing, and attending Frontier Days. She will be remembered as a prankster who had a wonderful sense of humor. She also enjoyed family gatherings where she loved to spend time with her grandchildren, and she loved to care for her dog, Daisy. Gladys is survived by three children, Glenn Breed of Washington, DC, Judy Geer and husband, Terry, of Gillette, WY, and Jerry Breed and wife, Diane, of Windsor, CO; brother, Larry Johnson and wife, Ann; seven grandchildren, Stefannie, Shay, Tavy, Donald, David, Orion and Kristin; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Paul D. Breed; sister, Marian Campbell; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A memory service will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. An interment service will follow at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy in Gladys’ name may be made to the MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care, 3509 Lochwood Drive, Ft. Collins, CO 80525.

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Jearamie Jamaine Johnson, 36, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away tragically on Friday, July 22, 2016, in Cheyenne. Jearamie was born February 21, 1980, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, a son of Willie James Johnson and Shirlie Cayreen (Bray) Johnson. Jearamie was an intelligent, generous young man who worked hard to care for his children. He will be remembered as a wonderful son and father who loved the outdoors, particularly hunting, fishing and camping. Jearamie is survived by his three children, Jaylin, Phoenix and Alexandria Johnson, all of Cheyenne; his father and mother, Willie and Vi Johnson of Cheyenne; six brothers, Joseph, James, Scott, Nikko, Pale and Mino Johnson, all of Cheyenne; a sister, Jessica Johnson of Cheyenne; and grandmother, Jo Ann Bray of Arizona. He is preceded in death by his birth mother, Shirlie C. Johnson; sister, Angel Michelle Johnson; and grandparents, Mack and Hattie Johnson and Walter Bray. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A memory service will be celebrated on Friday, July 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home

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Donland Gene Greer, 89 of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2015. Donland was born in Bethel, Kansas, on December 20, 1925, to Clarence Greer and Martha Tretter Greer. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the United States Army. He married Maud Garver and they had four children, Kirkland Greer, Cindy Greer, Ginny Greer and Kendal Greer. He loved the spirit of children, family, horses, building homes, and the turning of the trees on Fall River Road in autumn. Donland is survived by three children, Cindy Greer of New York City, NY, Ginny Brown of Littleton, CO, and Kendal Greer of Aurora, CO; and two grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Kirkland Greer. A memory service will be celebrated on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A reception will follow in the Schrader Reception Center. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Elmer Schneider, 86, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 3, 2016, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins. Elmer was born December 19, 1929, in Longmont, Colorado, a son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Oakes) Schneider. Elmer served as a member of the Wyoming Army National Guard from 1948 to 1984, retiring from service as a Lieutenant Colonel. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed fly fishing and was a Wyoming Cowboy enthusiast. Elmer is survived by two sons, Roger Schneider and companion, Debbie Engstrom, of Rawlins, WY, and Craig Schneider and wife, Pam, of Kittery, ME; a sister, Orion Gardner of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren, Peter, Elizabeth, Ally, Kaitlyn and Austin; and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Betty Jo Schneider; and ten brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home in Cheyenne.

Elizabeth “Beth” A. (Tanner) Radich, 55, of Cheyenne passed away July 25, 2016 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was born February 10, 1961 in Cheyenne to Gerald and Patricia Tanner. She graduated from East High School in 1979 and from the University of Wyoming in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in special education. She married Charlie Radich on July 21, 1990 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. She was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral and was retired from the Laramie County School District #1 where she taught for 32 years. She enjoyed teaching her students, reading, spending time with her family and dog, Molly, and traveling. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Radich of Cheyenne; children, Mark and Emily Radich of Cheyenne; parents, Gerald and Patricia Tanner of Cheyenne; siblings, Craig (Ruth) Tanner of Fort Collins, CO and Angie (Glenn) LaBar of Hereford, AZ; nephews, Matthew (Brianna) Tanner of Severance, CO, Jonathan (Tammy) Tanner of Lincoln, NE and Christopher McLaughlin of Moore, OK; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her uncles, Glenn Tanner of Colorado Springs, CO and JB Prochaska of East Dubuque, IL; and aunt Rita Rae Roth of East Dubuque IL. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by a Vigil for the Deceased at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A Funeral Liturgy will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30th at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Interment will be on Monday at 11:30 a.m. in Beth El Cemetery. People who wish may donate to the Breast Cancer Research Fund at the following website http://www.bcrfcure.org.

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