All Obituaries
Dixie Lake Thermopolis
On January 21, 2022, Dixie Lake, our Christmas angel, was called to Heaven. She was born December 25, 1935, the first of eight children of Oscar and Gladys (Winterer) Lance in Lisco, Nebraska. She attended Garden County School, graduating in 1953. Attending West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing, she graduated in 1956 with an RN degree.
Dixie was “swept off her feet” by Charles Lake whom she married April 15, 1957 in Oshkosh, NE. They became...
On January 21, 2022, Dixie Lake, our Christmas angel, was called to Heaven. She was born December 25, 1935, the first of eight children of Oscar and Gladys (Winterer) Lance in Lisco,...
John Huckman, Jr Thermopolis
John Allen Huckman, Jr, 75, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis following a valiant battle with cancer.
Born August 18, 1946 in Hill County, Texas, he was one of four children of John and Daphine (Cleveland) Huckman, Sr. Growing up in Victoria, TX, he was active in baseball and invited to try out in the minor league but the Vietnam War intervened. He served in the US Navy from 1966-1970. After his discharge he worked at the service...
John Allen Huckman, Jr, 75, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis following a valiant battle with cancer.
Born August 18, 1946 in Hill County, Texas, he was...
Wallace "Wally" VanAntwerp Thermopolis
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Wallace “Wally” Edwin VanAntwerp went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2022, in Thermopolis, WY, at the age of 87.
On November 14, 1934, Wally was born in Richardton, ND. He was 1 of 8, he had 5 sisters, and 2 brothers, born to John Randoff and Olivia Eva(Barrette) VanAntwerp. He was raised in Helena, MT and graduated from the Catholic High School in 1954. He proudly served in the US NAVY on board the USS RANDLE as a Radioman, from 1954-1958.
On June 13,...
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Wallace “Wally” Edwin VanAntwerp went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2022, in Thermopolis, WY, at the age of 87.
On November 14, 1934, Wally was born in Richardton,...
Larry "Hippy" Howe Thermopolis
Larry D. “Hippy” Howe was born June 25, 1950 to Lucille Shoopman and Merle Howe in Thermopolis, WY. He passed away January 11, 2022 at Hot Springs Health after a lengthy illness.
Larry was living at the Wyoming Pioneer Home prior to his passing. He referred to the WPH as his home and thought highly of the staff that worked there.
Larry worked for a short period of time on drilling rigs.
He enjoyed sharing stories with his coffee shop...
Larry D. “Hippy” Howe was born June 25, 1950 to Lucille Shoopman and Merle Howe in Thermopolis, WY. He passed away January 11, 2022 at Hot Springs Health after a lengthy...
Catherine "Cathy" Drageset Thermopolis
Catherine Lois “Cathy” Drageset, 70, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her residence in Thermopolis, WY after a period of declining health.
Born November 16, 1951 in Thermopolis, she was one of four children of Saul and Jene (Spinus) Larson. She worked in her parent’s drugstore for several years. A caregiver for much of her life, she later acquired her CNA degree of which she most proud.
Cathy was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Eagles Lodge and BPOE. Her joy was...
Catherine Lois “Cathy” Drageset, 70, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her residence in Thermopolis, WY after a period of declining health.
Born November 16, 1951 in Thermopolis, she...
Alfred "Al" Jackson Thermopolis
Just shy of his 102 birthday Alfred “Al” James Jackson passed on January 4th, 2022. Al was born in Burlington, WY, February 16, 1920 to William and Christine (Peterson) Jackson. Al was one of seven children to bless the family and had fond memories of his childhood on the family farm. When Al was 15 the family moved to the South Fork of the Shoshone River outside of Cody. As a result of this move Al quit school with only a 9th grade education but in 1956 he...
Just shy of his 102 birthday Alfred “Al” James Jackson passed on January 4th, 2022. Al was born in Burlington, WY, February 16, 1920 to William and Christine (Peterson)...
George Kelly Thermopolis
George Allen Kelly, 63, died Monday, December 27, at Hot Springs Health hospital in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
Born July 5, 1958 in Great Falls, MT, he was one of seven children of George and Goldie (McGovern) Granger. Following his graduation from high school he joined his family in Thermopolis in 1974.
Although disabled he enjoyed a full life. Active in the Eagles Lodge, as was his entire family, he served a time as President. He was proud of his 22 year sobriety...
George Allen Kelly, 63, died Monday, December 27, at Hot Springs Health hospital in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
Born July 5, 1958 in Great Falls, MT, he was one of seven children of George and...
Thomas Young Thermopolis, WY
Thomas John Young died peacefully on December 23, 2021 at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness.
He was born on January 30, 1937 to Norm and Billie Young. His first home was the electric plant in the Midwest oil field with his parents and his brother, Orin Young. His family enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing, something which Tommy enjoyed most of his life. Living in the small community of the electric plant, made him appreciate family and...
Thomas John Young died peacefully on December 23, 2021 at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness.
He was born on January 30, 1937 to Norm and Billie Young. His first home was the electric...
JERRY SCHLAGER tHERMOPOLIS, WY
Jerry Wayne Schlager, 86, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Hot Springs Health hospital in Thermopolis.
Born October 18, 1935 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, he was one of four children of Walter and Ann (Dorn) Schlager. The family moved from Torrington, Wyoming to Casper where Jerry graduated from high school.
On July 30, 1954 he married Betty J. Schrader in Casper. He began his work career as a farmer/rancher, then was employed by Standard Oil/Amoco Bulk Plant for thirty...
Jerry Wayne Schlager, 86, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Hot Springs Health hospital in Thermopolis.
Born October 18, 1935 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, he was one of four children of Walter...
Letamae French Waco, Nebraska
Letamae French, 90, died peacefully in her sleep November 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Kerry, in Eagle, Nebraska where she had resided the past 2 ½ years.
Born October 15, 1931 in Waco, Nebraska, she was one of 9 children of Miller and Inez (Valentine) Adkisson. In 1949 she graduated from Lincoln High School in Nebraska, then entered into marriage with Floyd French in June.
The couple ranched in the northeastern Colorado area for four years, then to Denver where...
Letamae French, 90, died peacefully in her sleep November 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Kerry, in Eagle, Nebraska where she had resided the past 2 ½ years.
Born October 15, 1931 in...
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