Jacqueline Dolores Routh flew to Heaven on the wings of eagles in the early morning hours on January 19, 2017, at the Davis Hospice Center. Her daughter Jeanne held her hand as she slipped peacefully away. Jacqueline was born on May 27, 1926, in Buffalo, New York. Her parents, Paul Carlberg and Emily Low Water Carlberg, died when she was a young girl, leaving her and her brother, Paul Jr., orphans. She was raised in foster care until she graduated from high school. From her sad childhood experiences she acquired a fierce resilience and idealistic nature which carried her through her long life. As a young woman, Jacqueline acquired the first of her several jobs at Macy’s Department Store in New York where she served as a millinery clerk. Her happiest memory during that time was when she sold a pair of leather gloves to Hattie McDaniel, the actress who played “Mammy” in the movie “Gone With The Wind.” She absolutely adored and idolized her older brother Paul Jr., “Juney”, who lied about his age and joined the Navy at the age of 16. Juney was her hero, having been aboard the “Tennessee” during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. As a ‘boiler room man’ his hands were burned when a torpedo hit the ship. She moved to Torrence, California, and worked the night shift as a switchboard operator at “Little Company of Mary Hospital.” She and her husband, Ray, would later pack up their family and set off to Casper, Wyoming. She thought California was “a jungle”, so she drove a car full of children, and he drove a flatbed truck loaded with California logs to build her a home by the mountain. Her children have a fond memory of her looking out the window as they were driving through the Wyoming prairie. She exclaimed, “Look! Buffalo!” as she pointed at some black Angus cattle grazing in the grass. She was truly a city girl. Her beautiful log home Ray built for her was warm and ‘country’. Christmas and birthdays were extra special, making childhood memories that will never be forgotten. She lovingly sewed countless dresses, read hundreds of books, sang with a sweet voice and danced playfully with her children. She shared a love for animals with them and their home was a menagerie. She shed many tears over little lost lambs and injured horses, and even tried to incubate the chick and duck eggs found alone in wood piles and tall grass. Many baby chicks and ducklings owed their lives to her. She was wonderful. Jacqueline is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Juney; infant brother, James; her grandson, Michael Priest; and her first husband, Duane Osburn. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa, Catherine, Jeanne, Merry Ann, Jacque and Tillie; her sons, Duane and Raymond Jr., 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her beloved husband Raymond and they were married for 53 years. Their endearing pet name for one another was “Doll”, and the sound of his voice in her ear was the only voice she responded to at the end of her life. The two of them were a team in the care of their special needs son, Raymond, who was the light of her life. Jacqueline fought relentlessly through pain, the loss of her memories and what seemed impossible poor health to be here for ‘her little boy’. The family wishes to thank Evan at Granite Rehab and Wellness for his commitment to her care and comfort during her two years there. She called him her ‘Knight in Shining Armor’. Thank you to the emergency room care providers and the nurses on the 7th floor of UMC. Thank you too to Justin Salas, her grandson-in-law who sat with her and gave her love and comfort as she lay sleeping at UMC. Last but not least, thank you to Davis Hospice Center for the gentle, loving and compassionate care of Jacqueline. Her last days were beautiful because of them. Private family services will be held on January 23, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jaocby Funeral Home. Father Michael Carr will officiate. Her pallbearers will be Justin Salas, Duane Osburn, Daniel Poelma, Dan McCrackin, John Oakes, Joel Jackson and Sean McGee. Instead of flowers, the family would ask that you make a donation to Meals-on-Wheels or the Davis Hospice Center.

Rita E. Martinez, 70, of Cheyenne passed away on January 20, 2017 at Davis Hospice Center. She was born May 11, 1946 in Mora, NM to Cristobal and Amelia Martinez. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Christopher Martinez (Kristin Bernatow) of Cheyenne; grandchildren, Benjamin, Moriah, Simon, Marcus, Gianna, Marcel and Catcher Martinez; former daughter-in-law, Debbie Martinez of Cheyenne; siblings, Susie Gonzalez of Cheyenne, David Martinez of Cheyenne, Neddy Bovard of Blackwell, OK, Charles (Marlene) Martinez of Brigham City, UT, Marie (Lee) Jenniges of Colorado Springs, CO and Rosie Martinez of Cheyenne and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, John Martinez and Phoebie Medina. Those who wish may contribute to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry. A Vigil for the deceased will be 7:00 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Funeral Liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment of her urn will follow in Olivet Cemetery.

Richard Gene “Dick” Sutherlund, Master Sgt. USAF (ret.), 72, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away December 20, 2016, at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Arizona. Dick was born April 19, 1944, in Reed City, Michigan, a son of the late Roy and Viola (Mervyn) Sutherlund. He married Beverly H. Cram on May 2, 1965. He graduated from Reed City High School and also attended Farris State College. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1963, serving honorably for 20 years until his retirement in April, 1983. He then worked for (Rockwell) Boeing International and retired from his position as engineer in April, 2007. Dick’s many interests included spending time with family, camping, fishing, woodworking, traveling and splitting time between Cheyenne and many adventures on the road seeing America with his beloved wife. Dick and Bev settled down in Yuma for the winters, enjoying sunshine and many joyful activities. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Sutherlund; two children, Dawn (Ron) Williams and Steve Sutherlund; grandchildren, Elisha (Adam) Jenkins, Erin Williams, Ryan Williams, Brian Muller, Shane Roush, Brandon (Kasie) Sheridan, Brady (Laura) Sheridan, Sara (Travis) Jett and Tyler Lewis; several great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Sutherlund of Reed City, MI. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, David Sutherlund; and sister, Donna Rolston. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 218 East 19th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001, or a charity of one’s choice.

Frank S. Adams, 90, of Cheyenne passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Frank was born February 22, 1926, in Sheridan, Wyoming, a son of Orville and Nona (Walker) Adams. Frank enlisted in the United States Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He worked recently as an upholsterer, and his interests included fly fishing and spending time with family. Frank is survived by four children, Paul Adams, Frances Marenda, Donna Ferguson and Frank Adams, Jr.; sisters, Twila and Peggy; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Doris (McLeod) Adams; and five brothers. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 24th from1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A memory service will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 25th at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with interment to follow at Beth El Cemetery.

Roy E. Norman, 96, of Cheyenne passed away January 21, 2017 at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital. He was born November 7, 1920 in Cheyenne to Peter and Freida Norman He married Nadine Reichen on August 20, 1950 in Cheyenne and was a member of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a contractor. He is survived by his children, Greg (Marla) Norman of Cheyenne, Pam Norman of Cheyenne and Blake (Lauralye) Norman of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Felix (Matt) Bocanegra, Stephen (Meredith) Bocanegra, Tasha Marshall, Trevor Norman and Chelsea Norman; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Atalie Marshal and Nora and Samuel Bocanegra. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine; parents and siblings, Alf Norman, Lil Prouty, Edith Iacopetti, Bob Norman and infant twin brothers. Those who wish may contribute to St. Andrews Anglican Church. Services will be10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Andrews Anglican Church with interment to follow in Beth El Cemetery. Services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Roy E. Norman, 96, of Cheyenne passed away January 21, 2017 at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital. He was born November 7, 1920 in Cheyenne to Peter and Freida Norman He married Nadine Reichen on August 20, 1950 in Cheyenne and was a member of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a contractor. He is survived by his children, Greg (Marla) Norman of Cheyenne, Pam Norman of Cheyenne and Blake (Lauralye) Norman of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Felix (Matt) Bocanegra, Stephen (Meredith) Bocanegra, Tasha Marshall, Trevor Norman and Chelsea Norman; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Atalie Marshal and Nora and Samuel Bocanegra. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine; parents and siblings, Alf Norman, Lil Prouty, Edith Iacopetti, Bob Norman and infant twin brothers. Those who wish may contribute to St. Andrews Anglican Church. Services will be10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Andrews Anglican Church with interment to follow in Beth El Cemetery. Services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

William E. “Butch” Kaste, 64, of Cheyenne passed away January 23, 2017 in Cheyenne. He was born October 20, 1952 in San Bernardino, CA to William Gordon and Geraldine Marie (Cummings) Kaste. He married Prentice Moore on October 6, 1972 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. He was a US Army veteran and was a plant operator for Chevron. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Prentice Kaste of Cheyenne; children, James (Sunflower) Kaste of Cheyenne and Elizabeth (Shawn) Morris of Wheatland; grandchildren, William “Alex” Kaste, Jamie Kaste, Emily Morris and Erin Morris; mother, Geraldine Kaste of Great Falls, MT; siblings, Victoria Anthony of Great Falls and David Kaste of Yuma, AZ. He was preceded in death by his father, William Gordon Kaste. Those who wish may contribute to the American Heart Association. Private family service will be held. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Richard Gene “Dick” Sutherlund, Master Sgt. USAF (ret.), 72, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away December 20, 2016, at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Arizona. Dick was born April 19, 1944, in Reed City, Michigan, a son of the late Roy and Viola (Mervyn) Sutherlund. He married Beverly H. Cram on May 2, 1965. He graduated from Reed City High School and also attended Farris State College. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1963, serving honorably for 20 years until his retirement in April, 1983. He then worked for (Rockwell) Boeing International and retired from his position as engineer in April, 2007. Dick’s many interests included spending time with family, camping, fishing, woodworking, traveling and splitting time between Cheyenne and many adventures on the road seeing America with his beloved wife. Dick and Bev settled down in Yuma for the winters, enjoying sunshine and many joyful activities. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Sutherlund; two children, Dawn (Ron) Williams and Steve Sutherlund; grandchildren, Elisha (Adam) Jenkins, Erin Williams, Ryan Williams, Brian Muller, Shane Roush, Brandon (Kasie) Sheridan, Brady (Laura) Sheridan, Sara (Travis) Jett and Tyler Lewis; several great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Sutherlund of Reed City, MI. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, David Sutherlund; and sister, Donna Rolston. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 218 East 19th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001, or a charity of one’s choice.

James “Kevin” Neumeyer, 47, of Cheyenne formerly of Jackson, Wyoming, passed away on January 23, 2017 in Cheyenne. Kevin was born July 10, 1969 in Jackson to George James and Barbara Jean (Ballew) Neumeyer. Kevin lived his first 6 years in Jackson, then his early school years with his mother in Shelly Idaho, always coming home to Jackson for summers and any time school was out to stay at Grandma and Grandpa Ballew's place with his older siblings, Danny and Connie Coons. When he was 16 he moved back to Jackson to live with his sister and worked at High Country Linnen for several years. Later he worked as a sanitation truck driver for Gene and Jeanie Shinkle until moving to Louisiana for a few years. He then moved to Cheyenne and became a garage door tech for Automatic Garage Doors. Kevin loved people. He was a natural talker and he could talk to anybody, liking most people he met. He was outgoing and friendly and easy to make laugh. He loved a good joke, both telling and listening to them. A good prank was also in the cards every once in a while too. Kevin loved dogs and he owned several. He was an avid sportsman and fisherman and a fan of stock car racing, and anything outdoors. He could drive anything big or small, and do it with style. He was a hard worker and it was hard to keep up with him. Kevin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a special kind of guy. He shared anything he had and was very generous to everyone. He will be missed terribly. He is survived by his sister, Connie Coons Hurley of Enoch, UT; nephews, Michael and Robert Hurley and their aunt, Beverly Ballew Pratt of Denve, CO; cousins, Janet Pratt of Denver and Dale(Valerie) Pratt of Provo, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Danny Coons; and by his beloved grandparents, Howard and Bea Ballew. Those who wish may contribute to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter, 800 Southwest Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82007. Graveside services will be held in Jackson at a later date. He will be buried next to his older brother, Danny, at the Aspen Hill Cemetery. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home and online condolences may be offered at www.schradercares.com.

Dr. Lawrence E. Tedder, 87, of Cheyenne, died January 25, 2017 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1929 in Desha, Arkansas. A private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation is in the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Evelyn W. Axelson-Madigan, 88, of Cheyenne passed away January 25, 2017 at Pathways Hospice Center in Loveland, CO. She was born August 7, 1928 in Durango, CO to Ethan and Muriel (Miller) Wright. She married John Axelson on November 20, 1950 in Cheyenne; he preceded her in death on February 13, 1993. Her second marriage was on May 14, 2004 to J. Patrick Madigan in Broomfield, CO. She was Chief of Mineral Leasing for the Bureau of Land Management. She is a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Red Hat Ladies Society. She was formerly a member of the Broomfield Presbyterian Church Choir, Broomfield Civic Chorus and served as an elder at the Broomfield Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer organizer for the Broomfield Crop Walk and also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. She is survived by her husband, Pat Madigan of Cheyenne; children, John (Dorothy) Axelson of Thornton, CO, Sharon (Art) Rowley of Boulder, CO, Dennis Madigan of Cheyenne, Kathy (Stephen) Blackburn of Sterling, VA, Pat Will of Cheyenne, and Kevin (Karen) Madigan of Torrington, WY; sister, Barbara Coe of Spokane, WA; 13 grandchildren including Sydnie Axelson, Emily Axelson and Kirsten Rowley; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; and grandson, Trevor Rowley. Those who wish may contribute to your local Habitat for Humanity or charity of choice. A Vigil for the deceased will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Funeral Liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Cremation will follow with interment of her urn in Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Kent Ervin Burt, 56, passed away January 25, 2017 at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO. He was born September 14, 1960 in Greely, Colorado to Ervin and Emogene (Parker) Burt. He had many skills including being a rest area supervisor and farming. He was a family man, grandfather, and loving son, that loved spreading the word of God. He was an avid Huskers fan who enjoyed fantasy football, Facebook, and playing Throne Rush. He is survived by children, Kevin (Taisshia) Burt of Holly, Colorado., Phillip Burt of Kimball, Nebraska, and April Burt of Kimball, Nebraska; grandchildren, Trentyn Burt, Ryker Burt, Oliver Vynn Burt, and Rion Ervin Burt; siblings, Nora Treat of Gretna, Nebraska, Kevin Burt of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Daryl Burt of Kimball, Nebraska; fiancée, Debbie Laughlin of Kimball, Nebraska; mother, Emogene Burt of Gretna, Nebraska; nephews, Matthew (Daisy) Burt, Daniel (Jessi) Burt, and James and Steven Treat; great-nephews, Bryson and Nolan; and loyal friend, his Chihuahua, Chippers. Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Bushnell, Nebraska. Donation in his memory for his grandchildren can be made to Kevin Burt in care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Gladys F. Tedder, 87, of Cheyenne, died January 26, 2017 at Life Care Center of Cheyenne. She was born March 15, 1929 in Faulkner, Arkansas. A private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Ventura Anthony Martinez, Jr., 63, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the VA Medical Center. Ventura was born August 28, 1953, in Weld County, Colorado, a son of Ventura A. Martinez, Sr. and Josephine (Hernandez) Tortolito. Ventura served in the United States Army as Sgt. First Class (E-7) during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He later served in the Wyoming Army National Guard, totaling 27 years of honorable service to his country. His many interests included working on his cars, dancing, listening to music and playing video games. He was the “apple of his mother’s eye”, and he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. Ventura is survived by his loving wife, Katherine; children, Serena and Jeremiah; step-son, Greg; mother, Josephine; two sisters, Lorraine and Sharon; three brothers, Steve, Christopher and Kenneth; several grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his son, Anthony; and three brothers, Johnny, Manuel and Jimmy. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A Vigil for the Deceased will be held on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, February 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. An interment service will follow at Beth El Cemetery.

Wilbert G. Pickell, 82, of Cheyenne, formerly of Greeley, CO passed away on January 27, 2017 in Cheyenne. He was born January 1, 1935 in Hanover Township, Michigan to Herbert and Pearl Pickell. He married Verlie Stanbrough on April 26, 1975. He was an over the road truck driver. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Tony) Worley of Cheyenne, Beverly Watson on Lawton, OK; stepchildren, Gerald Moris of Ft. Morgan, CO, Sherri (Mark) Peryear of Centerville, VA, Larry (Laura) Harder of Tacoma, WA and Jenny Johnson of Aurora, CO; grandchildren Wilbert Jarboe, Joseph Mitchell, Paris, Kendall and Jade Griffin as well as numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verlie Pickell; parents; children, Daniel Pickell and Shannon Pickell Griffin and a granddaughter, Nicole Mitchell. A Celebration of Life will be held February 11, 2017 at the Ranch Restaurant, 714 6th St., Greeley, CO at noon. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Ann Blane, 88, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2017 at the Bridge Assisted Living Home in Longmont, CO. She was surrounded with family and the loving care from the Bridge staff and Suncrest Hospice Care. She was born January 1, 1929 in Maybole, Scotland to George and Agnes (Murray) Wales. She met Alexander Blane, her husband of 63 years, at a dance in their hometown of Kilmarnock, Scotland. He was serving in the Royal Air Force at the time, and they married in June of 1949. In July 1951, they left Scotland and settled in New York; they became American citizens in November 1956 and raised their family in Levittown, NY. In 1977, they moved to Cheyenne and she was in sales at the Hitching Post Inn gift shop for over 21 years. After retirement, Ann and Alex exercised frequently and could be seen walking around the lake at Frontier Park in the summer or at the mall in the winter. Ann and Alex relocated to Del Ray Beach, Florida after retirement and resumed their hand-in-hand walks on the beaches of Del Ray. During her 63 years of marriage, she and Alex were inseparable. She loved music and singing, ballroom dancing, reading, solving Sudoku puzzles and crocheting. She was adventurous and loved to travel to fun destinations, take cruises for milestone events, and to travel to spend time with her four children and to see her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was masterful at baking, crocheting and knitting, and always spent time creating thoughtful handmade gifts for the new arrivals and for her children at the holidays. She was a member of the Levittown Community Church, the First Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne, Seacrest Presbyterian Church in Del Ray, the Beta Sigma Phi Society in Cheyenne, and was a former Prairie Promenader, a local square dancing club who toured to different cities to dance. She is survived by her children, Alex (Susan) Blane, Jr. of North Andover, MA, Eileen Dunn of Fort Collins, CO, Brian (Kathy) Blane of Parker, CO and Bill (Linda) Blane of Dallas, TX; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and three brothers. She will be dearly missed but the family is thankful she is now with the lord and reunited to dance with her husband ‘Alec’. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne. Interment of her urn will be in Mountain View Memorial Park in Cheyenne.

We were going to have a baby, instead we had an angel. Ezekiel Lee Morrow, born stillborn January 29, 2017 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Though he never spent any time with us, he touched so many of our lives. He is loved beyond all the stars and the moon by his entire family. Ezekiel is the son of Desarae Prinz and TJ Morrow. Ezekiel was greeted in heaven by his maternal great-grandparents; a great aunt; two great uncles; and his cousin. He is survived by his parents; his siblings, Abarim, Christian, Kylie, Kaiden, Aleesha, Carter, and Gideon; both sets of grandparents; numerous aunts and uncles; and 26 first cousins. Until we hold you again. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Donations in Ezekiel’s memory may be made to http://www.gofundme.com/ezekiels-mommy.

Deborah Lee Galeotos, 59, of Cheyenne, went to be with her heavenly father Feb. 1. She was born Mar. 15, 1957 to Robert and Bess Arnold in Cheyenne. Debbie attended East High School. She was a member of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandies and active in Cheyenne Saddle Tramps as a young woman. She worked for the Montessori School for several years then worked for the U.S. Courts until her marriage to Paul Galeotos in 1990. Debbie enjoyed bicycling, riding horses, working out and staying fit. She also enjoyed cooking and taking care of her home and family. She++ was also a member of First Christian Church. Debbie will be remembered as a loving, giving and gregarious mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband, Paul Galeotos; two children, Samuel Galeotos and Peter Galeotos; mother, Bess Arnold; two brothers, Steve Arnold and Jim (Diana) Arnold; and sister, Lori Arnold; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father Robert Arnold. Those who wish may contribute to the Wounded Warrior Project or the ASPCA. Funeral Services will be Wednesday 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church with interment to follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home and condolences may be offered online at www.wchradercares.com.

Leola V. Robinson, 89, of Cheyenne passed away February 1, 2017 at Davis Hospice Center. She was born September 30, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to Earl O. and Elizabeth B. Robinson. She retired from the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. She is survived by her children, Mary Sigerson of Prescott, WI; Michelle Ryan of South St. Paul, MN; Charles (Judy) Fairclough of Faribault, MN; Ann (Patrick) Lucas of Cheyenne; and Allan Robinson of Mundelein, IL; grandchildren, Timothy, Therese, Holly, Christopher, Nicholas, Gwen, Amanda, Meghan and Michael. She was preceded in death by her parents; children, James Fairclough and Angela Robinson. Those who wish may donate to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home with a reception to follow in the Schrader Reception Center.

Bill Reese was born on the family farm in Lawton, Oklahoma on May 21, 1927, the second of five boys. He was raised picking cotton, milking cows and making mischief with his brothers. In later years, his family moved to California to work in the military war factories. He graduated from Los Angeles Polytechnic High School at the age of 16. He attended Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma and the University of New Mexico on basketball scholarships, then served in Korea with the 45th Division before beginning his career in the oil fields of Oklahoma. He moved to Wyoming and worked for Halliburton as a hydraulic fracturing operator and Minerals Management as a consultant in later years. He married Jean Marie (Finch) and became the father to Steven, Anne and Carolyn. The family lived in Newcastle and Casper, Wyoming. Our family will remember his sense of humor, engaging grin and love for his family. He was a good cribbage and domino player and won our first boat in a poker game. He loved fishing and the family went on many camping trips around the state. Jackson Lake became his favorite fishing spot and we treasure his black book of notes about water temperature, depth, lures and locations for the best fish. Bill passed away on February 1, 2017 and was greeted by his infant daughter; parents, James A. and Annie B. Reese; his mother-in-law, Marie A. Finch; his brother, James Alfred “Junior” Reese; sister-in-laws, Anna Reese, Billie Sue Reese and Smitty Reese; brother-in-laws, Knute Rockney, Orrin and Bud Finch; his nephew, Knute Rockney, Jr.; and his good friends, Johnny and Fretta Mae Luchetta. He is survived by his wife, Jean Marie Reese; his brothers and their spouses; Don Reese, Jack Reese (Geneva) and Keith Reese (Regina); his children and their spouses, Steve Reese (Genja), Anne Johnson (Steve) and Carolyn Johnson (Tom); his grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren, Scott Reese, Wendy Dinetz (Greg and Max), Christi Purnell (Ben, Kallie and Cael), Andrew Johnson, James “Ryan” Johnson, Stephanie Waters (Brent), Seth Johnson, James “Jim” Johnson (Courtney, Jade, Rosa and Jett) and Sandra Johnson. Bill is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their offspring. Bill believed in working hard, taking care of his family and finances, helping other without recognition and finding humor in most situations. A celebration of life will be held this summer at Colter Bay, Jackson Lake. If you join us, bring your fishing pole. Bill’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Life Care Center of Cheyenne and the Cheyenne VA Medical Center for their dedication and compassion in caring for Bill and sharing the family’s journey.