Glenna M. Lane, 88, of Cheyenne passed away on August 30, 2016 at Davis Hospice Center.
She was born January 28, 1928 in Buford, WY. She married Vern Lane on September 3, 1969 in Ft. Collins, CO. She retired as a supervisor for the Bureau of Land Management.
She is survived by her children Steven Lane of Cheyenne, Ed Lane of American Forks, UT, Bob Lane of California and Karen Lane of Windsor, CO and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded by her husband, parents and a son Stephen Schalnus.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Toys for Tots or St. Joseph’s Indian School, PO Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326.
Funeral Services are Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, with interment in Beth El Cemetery.
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Garret Snell
Garret L. Snell, 74, of Fort Laramie, WY passed away on September 4, 2016 at the Veterans' Affairs Medical Center. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.
Rodney Soppe
Rodney Paul Thomas Soppe, 86, passed away on September 4, 2016. He was born July 17, 1930 to George and Lillian (Lud) Soppe in Julesburg, Co.
He grew up in Denver until the mid-1940’s when his family moved to the Carpenter area. Rodney graduated from Carpenter High School in 1948. He attended the University of Wyoming for two years until drafted into the Army during the Korean conflict. He served as a front line medic and was honorably discharged in 1954.
Rodney married Mary Maxine Gordon of Grover, Colorado on December 26, 1952.
Besides being a farmer, Rodney was a barber, hunter, manufacturer of iron chisel points, builder of a 4-wheel drive tractor and tillage equipment, calligraphy writer, trap shooter and gunsmith. In the community, Rodney was involved in the Pine Bluffs Trap Club, Carpenter Fire Department Board, Laramie County Solid Waste Board, Sexton of the Carpenter Cemetery, and Past Master of Burns Masonic Lodge #41.
He will be missed by his wife, wife, Maxine of 63 years; sister, Leola Bauman; brother-in-law, Donald Gordon; children, Mike (Sue) Soppe of Libby, MT, David (Cindy) Soppe of Kaycee, WY, Lorraine (Gary) Smith of Carpenter, WY, Mary Soppe of Santa Fe, NM and Lucinda (Ed) Smith of Carpenter, WY; grandchildren, Christine Berestoff, Shannon Lusk, Robert Soppe, Cody & Casey Smith, Ana & Molly Brouwer, Megan and Rebecca Smith; six great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Carpenter Cemetery at Saturday, September 10th at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the Masonic Scholarship or 4-H Shooting Sports to Wyoming Bank & Trust, PO Box 100, Burns, WY 82053.
Jimmy Musgrove
Jimmy J. Musgrove, 75, of Cheyenne passed away on September 7, 2016 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
Born August 19, 1941 in Kirkville, IA to Phillip and Elsie Musgrove. He married Cynthia McCall on September 7, 1974 in Ottumwa, IA. He retired from the US Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War.
He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman and camper. He coached Little League for 16 years and was an active leader of Boy Scouts and Brownie Troops. He enjoyed playing many bluegrass instruments at many family gatherings.
Survived by his wife, Cynthia Musgrove of Cheyenne; children, Brenda Baker, Paul Musgrove, Wayne (Nancy) Musgrove all of Cheyenne, Julie (Matt) Phillips of Seward, NE, Shawn (Danielle) Musgrove of Ft. Collins, CO; sister, Midge (Harley) Armstrong of Ottumwa, IA; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Betty Jacquinot, Irene Napier, Bud Hoover and Dode Lambert.
Visitation will be Sunday 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday 2:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Beth El Cemetery.
Ruth McDonald
Ruth Alene (Hughes) McDonald, 94, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, died September 10, 2016, at the Davis Hospice Center, following a 12 year struggle with dementia.
A Vigil for the Deceased was held on Saturday, September 10th at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Sunday, September 11th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with longtime family friend, Father Mike Carr, officiating.
Ruth was born April 7, 1922, in Briggsdale, Colorado. She is survived by three children, James Baker (Shirley) of Nampa, ID, Jeanne Bryan (Gene) of Vail, AZ, and Judy Stevens (Bob) of Janesville, WI; seven grandchildren, Lynne Boomgaarden, Jennifer Stevens, Kristy Ells, Sue Frank, Gerrit Rap, Jodi Simmons and Janna Gray; 14 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren with three more on the way. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty, Laura and Shirley; grandson, Michael Stevens; and Pepi, THE poodle.
Pall bearers will by Ruth’s grandsons, Rick Boomgaarden, Tim Frank, Paul Jacob, Rayan Anderson, D.J. Puente, Tyler Rap, Kolton Rap, Nick Pflipsen, Jason Osborne and Zeke Marquez.
Ruth was a long-time hair dresser at Elaine’s Beauty Shop in Cheyenne. She also resided in several other Wyoming communities, including 20 years in Thermopolis where she managed several businesses, plus several years in California. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cheyenne.
Family members want to extend special thanks to the staff at Pointe Frontier, Aspen Wind and the Davis Hospice Center for their loving care and attention for “Grandma Ruth” and to the staff at Wyoming Bank & Trust for all their many years of assistance. Ruth never forgot “her babies”— the grand, great and great-great grandkids, her beloved grandmother, Lillie Hale, nor her strawberry yogurt.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ruth’s memory to the St. Joseph’s Children’s Home in Torrington, Prevent Child Abuse Wyoming or the Wyoming-Colorado Children’s Society, both in Cheyenne, or the charity of their choice.
Robert Tate
Robert (Bob) S. Tate, Sr., 91, of Cheyenne passed away on September 6, 2016 at Davis Hospice Center.
Bob was born July 9, 1925 in Baltimore, MD, to Lawrence I. and Louise L. (Schoenfelder) Tate. He grew up in Leavenworth, KS. After graduating from Leavenworth High School Bob served four years as a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War II; he returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Shirley M. Hoins, on June 14, 1947. Bob and his brother operated Tate Bros. Brush Factory which was destroyed by the 1952 Missouri River flood. Bob retired from the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth where he was superintendent of the brush factory.
Bob & Shirley traveled extensively throughout the U.S. exploring new roads (paved or unpaved) and happily transporting grandchildren. Bob loved fishing, hiking and camping; he volunteered with Boy Scouts for many years. A skilled swimmer, Bob fostered happy memories during water games at the Guards’ Club. A consummate woodworker, he completed many beautiful furniture projects.
Bob lived the Seabees motto “can do.” He was a gentleman until the end, answering nurses’ questions: “yes, ma’m; no, ma’m’”
Bob is survived by children Robert S. Tate, Jr., Kearney, MO, and Peggy Lush, Cheyenne, WY; grandchildren Heather (Michael) Powell, Robert W. Tate, Jean (Bret) Freudenthal and Alex Pouppirt; great-grandsons Caden, Trent, Pierce & Grayson; and his sister Alice Lough, Hermitage, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Shirley Tate; and his brother Larney Tate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Davis Hospice Center, Cheyenne, WY, or The Seabee Museum and Memorial Park, Rhode Island at www.seabeesmuseum.com
Cremation has taken place; Celebration of Life will be held in Leavenworth, KS at a later date.
Karen Clodfelter
Karen Rae Clodfelter, 75, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Davis Hospice Center.
Karen was born August 17, 1941, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, a daughter of the late Victor E. and Dorothy J. (Birch) Johnson.
Karen was a graduate of Cheyenne High School. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service as a collection agent in both Colorado and Cheyenne. She enjoyed painting and was an avid Denver Bronco fan. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Karen is survived by two children, Mark Clodfelter and Raejean Bosley; two grandchildren, Alyssa Hampton (Steven) and Nick Bosley; five great-grandchildren, Kaylee Dicken, Hunter Parrott, Logan Hampton, Blake Hampton and Aneesa Hampton; and a sister, Marcia Johnson.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Johnson.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Helen Sellin
Helen C. Sellin, 99, of Cheyenne passed away on September 12, 2016 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne.
She was born November 25, 1916 in Divide, Wyoming to Homer and Sigrud Neddau. She married Fred B. Sellin on November 18, 1941 and was a cosmetologist and instructor at Lawrence Beauty School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Oak Leaf Chapter #6, Order of Eastern Star.
She is survived by her daughter, Ginger (Joe) DiJohn of Cheyenne, grandchildren, Melanie DiJohn of Cheyenne, Aaron (Barb) DiJohn of Cheyenne; great-grandchildren, Christina, Anthony, Danielle, Samantha and Ty; sister, Gerrie Andresfsky of Cheyenne and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, six sisters and one brother.
Those who wish may contribute to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Oakleaf Chapter #6 Scholarship Fund.
Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.
Verlie Pickell
Verlie B. Pickell, 91, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, died Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Davis Hospice Center.
Verlie was born November 2, 1924, in Denver, Colorado, a daughter of the late Mac and Cleo (Hendrix) McCracken.
Verlie is survived by her husband, Wilbert G. Pickell; seven children; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Shannon, and a granddaughter, Nicole.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bittersweet Park in Greeley, Colorado.
Larry Shafer
Larry G. Shafer, 67, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away suddenly in Cheyenne on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.
Larry was born May 29, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois.
A memory service will be celebrated on Friday, September 16, 2016, at 1:00 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.
Ricquelle Giannino
Ricquelle Katherine Giannino passed away at her home on September 12, 2016 in Cheyenne Wyoming after a long battle with a rare disease thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) that lead to heart and kidney failure.
Ricquelle (Rici) was born November 9, 1992 in Thermopolis Wyoming to Richard Giannino and Pamela Nebel (formally Spatol- Giannino).
The girl with the most infectious smile and personality that left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
Born a free spirt she would never allowed any challenge of her illness to hold her back. Rici felt at home in the Wyoming Mountains with a love of the outdoors that was contagious. She was happy to share the beauty of the mountains with anyone. She enjoyed motorcycle riding, hunting, wake boarding, hiking, camping, rock climbing and fishing.
She had a love of music all types and she shared it with everyone she loved. Yet her biggest love was her beloved dog Charlie.
Rici attended Riverton High School graduating in May of 2011. She attended Casper College earning her Associates in Science working towards chemical & petroleum engineering degree.
She worked at Sandfords in Casper and Cheyenne while attending school. She was also the voice introducing all the new rock on KTED in Casper and Gillette, KAZY in Cheyenne and The KROW in Cody.
Ricquelle is survived by her mother, Pam and step father Brandon Nebel of Riverton, WY; father Rick Giannino and his girlfriend Kenna Manasco of Casper WY; boyfriend, Chris Bretas of Cheyenne, WY; brothers AJ and Jon Giannino; step-sisters, Tera (Christian) Smith and Lacey Nebel; step-brother, Brandon James Nebel all from Riverton WY; aunts, Krystal Spatol and Lisa (Brandon) Grimes; uncles, Brett Giannino, Tony (Stacy) Giannino, Michael Stafford and Ben Stafford; loving grandparents, Sharon Giannino, Kathy Spatol, Jack and Anna Maria Nebel and Pete and Patricia Stafford; plus many cousins and great aunts and uncles.
In heaven she was greeted by her grandfathers, John Giannino and Ted Spatol. She may be gone but never will be forgotten.
A memory service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.
Freda Renzema
Freda “Jean” Renzema, 95, of Cheyenne passed away on September 12, 2016 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 17, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio to Paul and Addie Nation. She married John J. Renzema
February of 1943 in Springfield. She retired from the State of Wyoming. She attended First Christian Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Vicci (Jerry) Carter of Cheyenne, Tina Carroll of Cheyenne and Retta M. Don) Judy of Longmont, CO; sister, Roberta Myers of Higginsville, MO and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and four siblings.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Black Dog Animal Rescue.
Memory Services will be10:00 a.m. Saturday in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home with interment of her urn to follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
Mary Lou White
Mary Lou White, 77, of Cheyenne passed away September 14, 2016 at Davis Hospice Center.
She was born September 20, 1938 in Owensboro, KY to Benjamin and Fern Winters. She married John White in Cheyenne. She was a stewardess and a travel agent. She was a member of the Tucson National Golf
Club.
She is survived by her husband, John White of Cheyenne; children Terry Lee Tyrrell of Tempe, AZ, Brian (Peaches) Tyrrell of Cheyenne and Kimberly Love of Forney, TX; grandchildren, Brandon Ace Tyrrell, Dallas William Tyrrell, Tristan Marie Tyrrell, William Michael Love, Abigail Kay Love, Ellen Grace Tyrrell and Piper Anne Love; step-children, Jennifer Alexander, Jonathan White, Marcus White and Andrew White; and
step-grandchildren, Jacob Terry, Gavin Terry, Drew Ann White, Isaac White, Lexie White, Kerry Patrick White, John White, Sara White, and Miranda White.
Per her wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be 4:00 p.m. October 1, 2016 at Little America.
Tiodorita Martinez
Tiodorita “Rita” S. Martinez, 93, of Cheyenne passed away on September 14, 2016 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne.
She was born December 5, 1922 in Ledoux, NM to Seferino and Nazarena Serna. She married Adolph Martinez on April 15, 1950 in Fort Collins, CO. She was a housekeeper at DePaul Hospital and FE Warren Air Force Base. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children, Jesse (Patricia) Martinez, Joseph Martinez, Adolph Martinez, Jr., Rita Lane, Carmelita (Jose) Sandoval of Cheyenne, Andy (Roberta) Martinez, John Martinez, Lucy Sandoval, Lillian Ortega and Mary Harris of Denver, Anita Fernandez of Arizona; step son, Alfonso (Joyce) Martinez of Laramie and numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Ismael Martinez; stepchildren, Patrick Martinez, Mary Esparza and Arturo Martinez; brothers, Alfred Serna and Nick Salazar.
Visitation will be Sunday noon to 7:00 p.m. with a Vigil for the Deceased at 3:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A Funeral Liturgy will be Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Olivet Cemetery.
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Mark Dreiman
Mark W. Dreiman, 19, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away tragically on Saturday, September 17, 2016, in Cheyenne.
Mark was born August 17, 1997, in Cheyenne, a son of Karl and Christie (Perlenfein) Dreiman.
Mark was a student at South High School and he enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He loved to play hacky sack and he also enjoyed animals. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother and friend, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mark is survived by his father, Karl Dreiman; step-mother, Corrina Hansen; step-brothers, Chris Shanks, Skyler Hickey and Andrew Hansen; step-sisters, Krystal Guerrero, Hope Hansen, Destiny Hansen, Haley Hansen and Katie Hansen; and numerous close friends that he considered as family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Christie Dreiman in 2010.
A memory service will be celebrated on Monday, September 26, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. at Destiny Church with a reception to be announced. Cremation will follow under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.
Stanley Braden
God saw that you were tired and said, “Come, be with me and rest awhile.”
Stanley S. Braden, 90, graduated into the arms of Jesus on September 17, 2016.
Stan was born December 20, 1925, in Lewellen, Nebraska, to John and Rosalie (Simonds) Braden.
Stan married Anna Clapp on November 24, 1945, and to this union three children were born: a daughter, Cheryl, and two sons, Jim and Larry. His precious first wife, Anna, passed away in 1966.
Stan was co-owner of Missile Drive Auto Body with his brother, Luke, from 1977 to 1987. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and working on and racing classic rod cars as well as getting together with family. He enjoyed going out to eat breakfast or lunch (preferably with family or friends) and was known around several cafés in Cheyenne as a regular customer.
On August 22, 1987, he married Judy Gilligan. They shared 29 golden years together. After Stan and Judy both retired, they spent several winters down in Arizona where Stan was able to bowl in many different leagues which brought him much joy. Together they enjoyed swimming and eating out at several themed-style restaurants.
During his years on this earth, he was blessed to be a father of Cheryl (Ray) Sanders, Jim (Cindy) Braden and Larry (Susan) Braden. He also was a grandpa to seven grandchildren, Valarie, Brenda, Willy, Ben, Anna, Joel and Kristeen. His wonderful legacy will live on in his nine great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren as well as several other precious step-grandchildren and wonderful family by marriage.
A memory service will be celebrated on Friday, September 23, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. An interment will follow at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.
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Madeline Forester
Madeline Forester, 89, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, at Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness.
Madeline was born October 19, 1926, in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.
A private interment will be held in Beth El Cemetery. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.
Mark Cummings
Mark A. Cummings, 27, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away tragically on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in Laramie.
Mark was born October 4, 1988, in Jerseyville, Illinois, a son of Tracie Lynn Cummings, and later adopted by Dan and Lynn Cummings of Lewisville, Texas.
Mark was an avid outdoorsman and he enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed supporting the Dallas Cowboys, Wyoming Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals. He was a Christian and he attended Our Savior Lutheran Church with his family. His greatest joy was his beautiful new daughter, Marlow Ann. He will be remembered as a loving father, son, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend.
Mark is survived by his fiancée, Aimee Raya of Cheyenne; daughter, Marlow Ann Cummings of Cheyenne; adoptive parents, Dan and Lynn Cummings of Lewisville, TX; step-brothers, Philip and Drew Cummings; aunts and uncles, Dave and Judy Cummings of Cheyenne, Tom and Barbara Yarrell of Austin, TX, Mike and Bev Fessler of Dow, IL, and Denny and Elizabeth Fenton of Alton, IL; great-aunt, Mary Aderton of Hardin, IL; numerous cousins; and considered a close member of the Raya family where he will be missed by Frank, Lori and Isaac.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Tracie Cummings; uncle, Mike Cummings; and grandparents, F.G. and Lila Cummings.
A memory service will be celebrated on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. The family requests casual western attire for the service. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.
A memorial fund for the benefit of his daughter has been established at Blue Federal Credit Union.