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Wednesday, February 8, 1995 WYOMING AND THE WEST B2 Casper Star-Tribune Obituaries Cremation has taken place and private family graveside services will be held at a later date. The Rostad Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. James Merrill, winner of Pulitzer for poetry, dies at 68 Lingle; a brother, Myron Carr and one sister, Myrtle Strickling, both of Newcastle; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, one grandson, one sister and two brothers. By MEL GUSSOW New York Times writer NEW YORK James Merrill, the Pulitzer Prize winning poet whose 14 books of verse established Tri Delta Alumni and the Retired Teacher's Association.

She was active in the Laramie Plains Museum for many years and donated many items of historical interest to the museum. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband. Survivors include a son, Raymond Malody of ('asper; five grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. Memorials either to First Baptist Church, 1517Canby St. Laramie or to the Wyoming Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship Fund, 1820 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne would be appreciated.

Kathleen E. Hudgel GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. -Purtera Liturgy for former Casper resident Kathleen E. Hudgel, 82, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.

Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Entombment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery in Tucson, Ariz. Mrs. Hudgel died Feb.

6, 1995, al Green Valley. She lived in 'asper for a time. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Dr. Lawrence E. Hudgel of California; her sister, Muriel Downing of Florida; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Budget's Swan Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. him as heir to the lyrical legacy of W.H. Auden and Wallace Stevens, died on Monday in Tucson, Ariz, lie was 68 MERRILL Esther Walter LANDER Services for Esther Walter, 74, will be conducted at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Westward Heights Care Center by Deacon Joel Hart.

Interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery in Billings. Ms. Walter died Feb. 1, 1995, at the Lander Medical Center. The daughter of Jacob and Mary (Raw) Walter, she had been a resident of the Wyoming State Training School since the age of 17.

In 1988, she moved to the Powell Nursing Home and returned to Lander in December of 1993. Ms. Walter enjoyed community outings and visiting with friends. She was known for her wit, sense of humor and for giving individuals endearing nicknames. Survivors include three sisters, Frieda Klapwyk of Missoula, Mont, Amalie Spallinger of North Glenn, and Mary J.

Jaspring of Denver. Memorials to the donor's choice would be appreciated and may be made in care of the Hoopes Funeral Home. ing Key West, and Greece). His 15th volume of poetry, A Scattering salts, is scheduled to be published in March by Alfred A. Knopf.

He was also a novelist, playwright, and essayist, and, in 1993, published a memoir of his etrly years, ,1 Differ enl Person. When Merrill won the Bollingen Prize in 1973, he was praised for his "wil and delight in language, his exceptional crftft, his ability to enter into personalities other than his own, and his sus tained vitality." These are qualities that resonated throughout his long, produi live career, In bis work, he often mixed lyrical language with contemporary conversa lion. "His common style is a net of loose talk tightening to wrote the critic Denis Donoghue, "a mode in which anything can be said with grace." James Ingram Merrill was bom in New York City in 1926. His fathel was Charles Merrill, a founder of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fennel and Smith, James Merrill grew up in luxurious surroundings, and because of family wealth never had to depend on his writing in order to make a living. He had been, he said in bis memoir, rich since he was 5 "whei her I liked it or not," and added that he was "as American as lemon chiffon pie." and had homes ill Stoninglon, and New York City.

He had been in Tucson on vacation and died of a heart attack al the Arizona Health Sciences Center, said Me Clatchy, a friend and fellow poet One of tin1 most admired of American poets, Merrill was known For the elegance of his writing, his moral sensibility, and bis ability to transform moments of autobiography in to deeply meaningful poetry. He once described his poetry as "chronicles of love and loss." He won every major award, including the Pulitzer, the Bollingen Prize, two National Book Awards, and a National Book Critics Circle Award. He was a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, In 1966, he was named Con necticut's first poet laureate (his verse is filled with refer ences to his home there and to other places he lived, Includ Kenneth Hagler Howard RIVERTON Services for Kenneth Hagler Howard, 28, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Davis Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at Lake View Cemetery in Shoshoni at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, with Dave Dowlen of the Shoshoni Veterans of Foreign Wars according the committal rites. Mr. Howard died Feb. 6, 1995, near Sundance. He was born April 13, 1966, in Riverton to Hugh H.

and Alice A. (Creighton) Howard. During high school, he competed in track and field and won several awards in those areas during his military career. He lived in Riverton until he was 18 and then moved to South Dakota, living there for two years. He then served with the Marines for four years.

During that time, he was involved in Desert Storm and spent one and a half years in Kuwait. He was decorated for his efforts. Upon his return, Mr. Howard lived in Denver for two years. On March 12, 1992, he married Tammy Wolfskill in Denver.

The couple moved to Sundance where he lived for the past one and a half years. Mr. Howard enjoyed playing the guitar and was in a country band in Korea. He also enjoyed drawing and designing. For a time, he attended Black Hills State College for two years.

He was a member of the Shoshoni VFW. In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Brianna Howard of Sundance; his mother of Shoshoni; three brothers, Paul Baker of Torrington, Van Baker and Ron Howard, both of Riverton; three sisters, Nancy Draper of Donie, Texas; his grandmother, Nancy Dierks of Riverton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his father. Michael Allen Anderson GREEN RIVER -Services for Solvay minef Michael Allen Anderson, 26, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Interment will be al the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Anderson died Feb. 5, 1995, following a mining accident triggered by an earthquake which occurred Feb. 3.

According to a report by Sweetwater County Coroner Dale Majhanovich, Mr. Anderson apparently died of cardiac arrest during his evacuation from the mine. He was born Dec. 13, 1968, in San Mateo, to Morris Elmer and Laila G. (Cimoli) Anderson.

He attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School in 1988. He then attended Western Wyoming Community College and the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1994 with a degree in range management. He had been a resident of Tuba City, and moved to Green River in 1984. Survivors include his fiancee, Becky Christoffersen of Rock Springs; his parents of Green River; one brother, David W. Anderson; his paternal grandmother, Charlotte Anderson of Aurora, his maternal grandmother, Maria Cimoli of northern Italy; four uncles; and an aunt.

Preceding him in death were his maternal grandfather, Adeodate Cimoli, and his paternal grandfather, Elmer M. Anderson. Friends may call at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday morning until time of the services. The Mike Anderson Memorial Fund has been established at First Security Bank in Green River, and will be used for future mine rescue activities.

People interested in donating to the fund may contact Shelley Rust at the bank, at 875-7930. G. Herbert 'Herb' Crosby 'ODY Memorial services will be held at a later date for G. Herbert "Herb" Crosby, 82, who died Feb. 6, 1995, at West Park Long Term Care Center.

Mr. Crosby was born June 4, lit 12, in Zion City, 111., to George Francis and Otelia Lorena istrander) Crosby. He spent his early childhood in Illinois and the family moved to a wheat farm in I'oluca, in 1918. He attended schools in Hardin, Mont. On Aug.

18, 1935, he married Opal R. Sanborn in Ballantine, Mont. The couple moved from Laurel, Mont, to Cody in 1944. He was employed with oilfield construction for many years. Mr.

Crosby enjoyed woodworking and was a member of the United Methodist Church and a life member of the Gideon's Society. Survivors include three children, H. Crosby of 'ambridge, Ohio, Lorena E. Van Fatten of Evanston and Nancy J. Welch of Mandan, S.D.; two brothers, Floyd Crosby of Billings and Roland D.

Crosby of Spokane, Wash. Also surviving are four sisters, Lois Rash of Missoula, Evelyn Harfwig of Lincoln, Eileen Hayes of Port Angeles, and Charlotte Felzien of Caniro.se, Canada; five grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife who died May 1, 1982; his parents; a brother, Francis; and one grandson. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Wyoming Chapter, P.O. Box 851, Casper 82602-0851 or to the Gideon's Society would be appreciated.

The Champion Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Washakie and Elton Barney of Riverton; five grandchildren: and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the Sacajawea Cemetery wit 1 1 militaiy graveside rites by Richard Pogue Post No. 81 of the American Legion Belva Florence Higinbotham RIVERTON Belva Florence Higinbotham, 37, died Feb. 5, 1995, near Riverton.

She was born March 23, 1957, in Lander to Richard Friday Sr. and Mary Jean Standing Friday. She attended schools in the Lander area. In 1978, she married Ralph F. Higinbotham Sr.

in Lander. Mi's. enjoyed traveling, doing beadwork, swimming and spending time with her children and family. Besides her husband, survivors include two sons, Richard and Ralph both of Lander; five brothers, Richard Friday Marshall E. Friday, Ernest Friday, Lance Friday, all of Riverton and Russell Friday of New Mexico; and her mother of Ethete.

Preceding her in death were her father and two brothers. Services are pending. The Hoopes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Obituary policy The Casper Star Tribune seeks to publish oil Wyoming related obituaries, and uiit print them in full as a free service to the public. The informal ion should be submit hit to the funeral home in charge of arrange ments, which will relay it lo the Star Tribune office.

In stone instances, space considerations mai make il necessary to edit an obitv ary. For space reasons, ire ilo not list th' names of friends, in laics or urantl children except under certain circumstances, Families wishing full sized photos or unedited obituaries published, should contact the advertising de part incut far a special rate. Special notices of the lime Of Services, and cards in mcmnriatn. are published separately as a paid notice from the family. Readers are requested to brivi) to our attention Wyoming deaths foi which obituaries have not ap peared in the paper.

Should errors occur, the obit nor ii trill be repeated at no cost only if the mistakes are the fault ojf the paper. Funeral homes uill be charged a $80 handling fee if an obituary mast be re run due to errors sent in by them. Arnold Sullivan CRASS VALLEY, Calif. -Services for Arnold Sullivan, 80, will be conducted at 1 1 a.m. Thursday at the Hooper and Weaver Mortuary, Grass Valley Chapel.

Mr. Sullivan died Feb. 5, 1995, at Grass Valley. He was born Feb. 17, 1914, in Negaunee, to the late Albert Seneth and Hanna Maria (Yelland) Sullivan.

On March 12, 1946, he married Thelda May in Hamilton, Mont, Mr. Sullivan was employed as an accountant for 43 years. For the past 22 years, he was employed with Utah International Inc. An avid reader and sports fan, Mr. Sullivan was known for his woodworking abilities.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughters, Linda Niezwaag of Riverton, Bonnie Fifer of Suisun City, Calif-Barbara Sullivan of Bay Point, Jane Sullivan of Concord, Calif, and Mildred McConnell of Grass Valley; a son, Owen Sullivan of Shoshoni; one sister, Betty Tinsley of Grass Valley; a brother, George Sullivan of Lake Wildwood; seven grandsons; and one granddaughter. Preceding him in death were a sister, Grace Dunnett and Dorothy Hale, and one brother, Reginald Snfftvan. Burial will he at Greenwood Manorial Gardens of Grass Creek. Perry Barney Jr. FORT WASHAKIE -Traditional Indian services for Perry Barney 74, will be held at 2 p.m.

Thursday at the Barney family home, 93 South Fork Road, by the Rev. Joel Hart and Tony Engavo. A family prayer service will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Mount Hope Hudson's Funeral Home.

A wake will be at the family home beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Mr Barney died Feb. 8, 1995, at the Lander Valley Medical Center, He was born Aug. 19, 1920, to Hiddo and Nanna (Isis) Barney.

On Feb. 25, 1950, he married Waynema Deviney at Fort Washakie. She died in 1962. On Aug. 9, 1986, he married Irene Bonatsie in Lander.

She died in 1978. Mr. Barney served with the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 with the 255th Engineer Construction BN. He fought in the battle of Po Valley in Italy.

Later, Mr. Barney worked on irrigation projects with the Civilian Conservation Corps and then worked for the Department of Irrigation for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He participated in the Gift of the Waters Pageant and was one of the first to participate in the Lander One Shot Antelope Hunt in 1940. One of the last surviving members of the original Chokecherry Dance, Mr. Barney also danced for several years in the Sun Dance and was a bareback, saddle bronc and bull rider.

For many years, he served on the Big Wind and Fort Washakie Entertainment committees. Mr Barney was a member of Richard Pogue Post No. 81, American Legion and Shoshone Episcopal Mission. He was a follower of the Native American Church. In addition to his two wives, he was preceded in death by two sons, Harvey and Ted, four sisters and a brother.

Survivors include wo daughters, Barbara B. Mireau and Marcia Segnra of Fort Washakie; two sons. Nathaniel Barney of Fort Louis L. Carr NEWCASTLE Funeral Liturgy for Ixaiis L. Carr, 88, will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Thursday by Father Charles Velasquez, celebrant. Rosaiy will be recited at 9:45 a.m. Thursday. Rite of Committal will be at the (ireenwood Cemetery under the direction of Worden Funeral Directors of Newcastle. Mr.

Carr died Feb. 6, 1995, at Weston Manor Nursing Home in Newcastle. He was born Jan. 27, 1907, at Can- Canyon near Clifton, to I.ee E. and Mary (McKenna) Carr.

He grew up on the home ranch and attended schools in Newcastle, graduating from Newcastle High School in 1926. On Dec. 27, 1929, he married Geneva A. Dexter at Denver. The couple made their home on the Carr Ranch until 1973, when they retired and moved to Newcastle They then spent the winters in Phoenix where Mr.

('air enjoyed horse racing. His other interests included hunting for Indian artifacts and relics. In addition to his ite. survivors include a son. Donald of Thomas J.

Murry RAWLINS Memorial services for Thomas .1. Murry, 78, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St Joseph's Catholic Church by Father Malcolm Reid. Mr. Murry died Feb.

6, 1995, at Park Manor Nursing Home. He was bo July 1, 1916, at Delia, Kan. From 1943 to 1978, he worked with the Union Pacific Railroad as a fireman engineer. Mr. Murry was a member of Knights of Columbus, Rawlins Elks Lodge and Odd Fellows.

An avid outdoorsman, he was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a member of si Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Murry of Rawlins; a son, Thomas Murry of Rawlins; three sistcts, Katheleen Reding and Terry Cain, both of Kansas and Clare Johnson of South Dakota; a brother. Frank Many of Illinois; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a ilaiighli'i. Carol Tonelli MAX'S HONDA Ml 200 I Ml VMM Funerals John Kuzma SHERIDAN Funeral Liturgy for John Kuzma, 72, will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Thursday at Holy Name Church by Father Eugene Sullivan. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion Funeral Home. Rite of Committal will be at the Elks Cemetery. Mr.

Kuzma died Feb. 4, 1995, at his home. He was born June 4, 1922, at Dow Prong near Dutch Creek to George and Mary (Washut) Kuzma. He later moved to Prairie Dog with his family where he was involved with the Frank and Mary Stout ranch for many years. During World War II, Mr.

Kuzma served with the U.S. Army and was part of the joint United States and Canadian unit, First Special Service Force also known as "The Devil's Brigade." On June 18, 1950. he married Mary Drobish in Sheridan. The couple ranched at Dutch ('reek until I960, when they moved to Sheridan. His wife died in 1985.

Mr. Kuzma became associated with the Big Horn Realty Company in 1961 and acquired it in 1963. He owned and operated the business until the time of bis death. His hobbies included collecting rocks and Indian arlifacts and hunting. Mr.

Kuzma was past president of the Sheridan's Lions Club, Sheridan County Board of Realtors and Sheridan Chamber of Commerce He was a member of the Eagles Club, Sheridan Post of American legion, Sheridan Order of Elks and was a life memlier of Disabled American Veterans. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister. Rose Kumor. Survivors include bis sistei and brother of Sheridan, Mary Stout and Joe kuzma, and several nieces and nephews. Memorials to either the American Kidney Foundation or the Sheridan Animal Shelter would lie apprei lated and may lie made in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O.

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Mrs Malody died Feb. 4, 1995. at Ivirtson Memorial Hospital She was born Dec. 29, 19(H), in 'incinnati to William and Emistine Beckwith 'lire family soon mover! to laramie. She later taught in laramie public schools for many years pnoi to her marriage to James Malody in 1939 Mrs Beckwith was a member of First Baptist Church of liramie.

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Funeral Liturgy (or Charles A Montgomery Sr were conducted Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church by Msgr James O'Neill. Pallbearers were C.I. Smith. Cecil V.

Barnes, Jack Barely and Irl M.nwell Interment was at the Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery with military rites accorded by United Veterans Council of Natrona County Flowers of memorials to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Bustard Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. CAROL ANN KETTERUNG Funeral services for Carol Ann Ketterlmg will be conducted at 1 1 a.m. Wednesday at the Bustard Funeral Home by the Rev David Schroeder of Mountain View Baptist Church Burial will be at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Bustard's funeral directors. Either flowers or memorials to the Natrona County Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.

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