Byron Nelson, 80 of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on December 11, 2025 at Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Servies are pending at this time. Online condolences at https://www.kanefuneral.com

Tory Chenoweth, 51 of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on December 10, 2025 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, WY. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences at https://www.kanefuneral.com

05/10/1933 - 12/08/2025 Lulu (Lu) Clara Beck Fischer, 92, of Sheridan, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 10, 1933 as the eldest of 5 children (2 sisters - Maureen, Aileen, 2 brothers - Francis, Claude) in Randalia, Iowa to William and Inez Llewellyn.She went to grade school and graduated from high school in Randalia, Iowa in 1950 where she played the French horn in the band and lettered in basketball. In 1950 she met John Ernest (Jack) Beck and they eloped and married on the second of June 1951 in Rockford, Illinois. While living in Rockford, she was a housewife and they had 4 children, Jaynee, Joanne, Carl and Paul. In 1972 they moved to Ranchester, Wyoming where they owned and operated the Ranchester Mercantile until 1981 when Jack decided to retire. With the sale of the Mercantile they built a house in a subdivision southeast of Parkman, Wyoming. After Jack died in October of 1983 Lu went to work initially driving a pilot car for several years before finding employment at Bi-Rite Drug store in Sheridan, while continuing to live in the house outside of Parkman. Lu worked at Bi-Rite until it closed in the early 1990s. With the closure of Bi-Rite Drugstore she went on to work as a receptionist at Groshart Eye Clinic. While working at Groshart Eye Clinic, Lu moved to Sheridan. She worked at Groshart Eye Clinic until she retired. On May 9, 2001 she married Frank Fischer and moved back to Ranchester. In retirement Lu and Frank spent time traveling, hunting and seeing the sights. Lu was blessed with 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 5 great grandsons. She was fun loving and had a witty, dry humor and enjoyed traveling and new adventures. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, William and Inez Llewellyn, her brother Claude Llewellyn, sister Aileen Llewellyn, her first husband John Beck, her second husband Frank Fischer, her eldest daughter Jaynee (Ed) Gourley and her second daughter Joanne Ottema. She is survived by her two sons, Carl (Aurelia) Beck of Kent, Washington, Paul Beck of Muskogee, Oklahoma, three grandchildren, Joshua (Lisa) Gourley of Sheridan, Mollie Spielman of Mandan, North Dakota and Nathan Ottema of Gillette, Wyoming and 5 great grandsons, Keaton, Koltyn, Karson Spielman, and Stetson and Mason Ottema. A Celebration of Life to remember and honor Lu will be held in the summer of 2026 at a time to be announced later. Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/ Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

Sept. 29, 1941 - Dec. 9, 2025 Gary Dean Miller passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, WY. Gary was born on September 29, 1941, to Frank and Mary (Leavitt) Miller in Cheyenne, WY.Gary grew up and attended school in Dayton, WY. From an early age, he developed a passion for horses and spent every moment he could horseback with his dad, learning everything he could about horses and cattle. He worked for the Padlock Ranch in Dayton and later became a Wyoming Brand Inspector. Gary also had the opportunity to become a representative for Superior Livestock Auction, a role he continued until his health required him to retire. He ran a small herd of his own cattle and was always striving to improve its quality. Gary's love for rodeo brought many new adventures throughout his life. He worked for Pat Byrne as a pickup man for the Byrne rodeos, and his favorite rodeo to work was the Hulett Rodeo. He loved the contestants, the crowd, and even the unpredictable weather. This passion for rodeo also took Gary and Patty on memorable travels, including two trips to the NFR in Las Vegas and a visit to the Pendleton Round-Up—Gary's favorite rodeo he ever attended. Gary loved to team rope, and whether he was practicing or competing, he was always happiest on a horse. His motto was simple: if it couldn't be done on a horse, it probably shouldn't be done. Gary was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Patty, of 52 years; his sons Tyler Miller of Gillette, WY, and Bill (Joyce) McKiney of Veteran, WY; grandchildren Macradee (Bryan) Charles of Tacoma, WA; Mason Miller of Gillette, WY; Kacie (Alan) Turbiville of Camp Crook, SD; Tyler (Kody) McClun of Veteran, WY; and Darcy (Tanner) Hart of Torrington, WY; his sister JoAnn (Allen) Taylor of Dayton, WY; eight great-grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews. Per Gary's request, no services will be held. Condolences may be sent in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 S Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com

Leah Krohn, 79 of Sheridan, WY, passed away on November 27, 2025 at her son's home in Gillette, WY. Arrangements are in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home in Sheridan, WY. A Celebration of Life is at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Ignite Wesleyan Church, Sheridan, WY. Online condolences at www.sheridanfuneral.com.

Patricia Dian Miller, 86 of Sheridan, WY, passed away on November 24, 2025 at her home in Sheridan, WY. Arrangements are in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home in Sheridan, WY. A Graveside Service is at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Willow Grove Cemetery. Online condolences at www.sheridanfuneral.com.