03/16/1959 - 07/11/2025Diane Lanette Marney, 66, of Sheridan, WY passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at her home in Sheridan, Wyoming. Diane was born March 16, 1959, in Powell, WY to Arthur 'Bud' and Marjorie Cook. She grew up in Powell and attended Powell High School. She married Scott Marney on July 2, 1977. Diane is survived by her two children, Robert 'Rob' Marney (Nicole), the eldest, and Jennifer Lydic (Ian); three grandsons, Nathaniel Lydic (Callie) and Bryce Lydic, Scott Marney; two granddaughters, Lyla and Ella Marney; her life partner Jim Bauder; her three sisters, Colleen Riley, Donna Garland, and Amy McCaffery; her brother, Randy Cook; three nieces, six nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Scott and parents, Arthur 'Bud' and Marjorie. Diane loved spending time with her grandchildren, looking for deer with Jim, rock hunting, talking about God, and her animals. Diane was a loving wife, companion, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the American Legion in Powell, WY. There will be a graveside burial following the Service in the Clark Cemetery in Clark, WY. The Cremation was held at Champion Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan, Wyoming. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nina Achenbach, 78 of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on July 15, 2025 at Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center in Sheridan,Wyoming. Arrangements are in the care of Champion Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan, Wyoming. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, at 11:00 am at Champion Kane Funeral Home, with a reception to immediately follow in the Champion Kane Reception Hall. Inurnment will follow the reception in the Juniper Heights section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Online condolences at https://www.kanefuneral.com

Diane Marney, 66 of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on July 11, 2025 at her residence in Sheridan, Wyoming. A Service will be held in Powell, Wyoming on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. Address and Time are pending. Online condolences at https://www.kanefuneral.com

March 4, 1944 - July 13, 2025Jerome Tom Brown Jr. "Tom", lifelong resident of Sheridan, WY, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at St. Vincent's Regional Hospital in Billings, MT at the age of 81.Tom was born on March 4,1944 in Billings, MT to parents Jerome and Theresa (Arts) Brown. He was raised in the Sheridan area and graduated from Sheridan High School. After school he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served aboard the USS Caliente during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged he returned home where he met the love of his life, Virginia Heezen. They married June 22, 1968, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheridan. Together they raised their three children. In his professional life, Tom was a refrigeration repairman, where he owned and operated Brown Refrigeration for 28 years. He then went to work for Sheridan College in the maintenance department. After retiring, he enjoyed spending quality time with his children and grandchildren. Tom enjoyed being outdoors. He raised his children camping, hiking, fishing, riding motorcycles, and riding snow machines. When he was at home you would often find him in his garage working on vehicles or tinkering with one project or another. Tom was an avid reader; he especially enjoyed books about Wyoming history and fictional westerns. Many will remember Tom for his quick wit and light-heartedness. Although it is his kindness and willingness to drop everything to help someone in need that will keep him in the hearts of those who knew him. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, and his parents. He is survived by his children Scott (Kedron) Brown of Richmond TX, Dawn (Joseph) Bennett of Sheridan, and Michael (Jennifer) Brown of Sheridan, a brother, Robert (Barbara) Brown of Broomfield CO, four grandchildren, Stephanie, Joseph, Xavier, and Piper and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Rosary is at 9:30 A.M., with Memorial Mass at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Holy Name Catholic Church, and the interment with Military Honors will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.

Michael Drievold, 64 of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on July 15, 2025 at Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center in Sheridan, Wyoming. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences at https://www.Kanefuneral.com

February 18, 1953 - July 10, 2025 On the tenth of July, our dear Vickie lost her battle with Stage IV cancer. This was just 30 days after doctors pronounced her recent persistent stomach ache was due to the presence of a cancerous mass on her pancreas—one that had metastasized and had spread to her liver, bile duct, and lymph nodes. The advanced state of this insidious and relentless disease drove the decision to enter at-home hospice where she could remain in comfortable, familiar surroundings and be close to family and friends. She is a remarkable, beautiful woman, who packed several lifetimes of relationships and memories into her 72 years. She was born on February 18th, 1953, to Bob and Jane Ferril, then in Kansas City, Missouri. The family migrated to Buffalo, Wyoming, where she spent her formative years enjoying the mountains (she was on Ski Patrol), hiking and camping at the family cabin, and working (she waitressed at the Busy Bee Café). In 1970 the Rotary Club sponsored her to spend her senior high school year as an exchange student in La Paz, Bolivia. Vickie counted no less than 7 coups/revolutions during her 9 months stay! Her four years of university (at 3 different schools) included a year studying abroad in Valencia, Spain, during which she traveled extensively through the western Mediterranean. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in foreign affairs, with a Spanish minor, and moved to the Los Angeles area where she worked in publishing and, ultimately, at the newly built New Otani hotel as an executive secretary. Her insatiable wanderlust took her to the Pacific Northwest where she was hired to conduct financial analysis for Boeing. She had been the bridesmaid for a college friend, who was married to an Air Force military transport pilot. Vickie was introduced to several eligible bachelors in the flying squadron but found compatibility and companionship with then 1Lt Don Erbschloe. They married in 1981 in Sheridan and celebrated a memorable reception on a glorious late summer day at her parent's new home. The life of an Air Force spouse is punctuated with a series of moves, providing both opportunities and challenges. The year after the wedding, they moved to Albuquerque for Don to earn a master's degree, followed by teaching Physics at the Air Force Academy. Their son, Spenser, was born in 1985, just in time for the family move to Oxford, UK, for Don's doctoral program. While he was drafting his dissertation, Vickie juggled being a new mom with pursuing one of her passions—she wrote and polished her first romance novel. That book, A Novel Approach, was selected by the Editors of Romantic Times as the Best Harlequin Temptation novel of 1988-1989. This was the first of 18 novels written over a 9-year period, which earned numerous other awards, including being one of five finalists for the top award from the Romance Writers of America, the RITA, for her book, Blackthorne's Woman. Throughout the Air Force life, Vickie moved 13 times. Two tours overseas allowed her to increase her total of countries visited by 16. Vickie is an inspiration—she took several budding authors under her wing, many of whom now have active publishing careers. Another area on influence stems from her amazing needlepoint work. An 8' by 6' rug project (which took nearly 3 years) was presented by the prestigious Woodlawn Plantation Needlework Show judges with a Special Recognition ribbon. She has inspired dozens of friends and relations to take up needle and yarn and many of those are passing the passion on. She dotes on her granddaughter, Sharron Leigh, who is a promising young artist herself. Active in the community, Vickie assisted the annual Brinton Museum Gala committee and served as an officer in the Wyoming Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames. Above all, Vickie is a devoted, good-natured, and delightful friend, with a 1000-watt smile. She will be sorely missed. She is survived by her husband, Don; son, Spenser; granddaughter, Sharron; sister, Debi; and far-flung family members. By her wishes, there will not be a funeral, however, a Celebration of Life is being planned, date TBD. The family requests that in lieu of flowers or cards, a small donation be made to the Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Rd., Sheridan, WY; the People's Assistance Food Bank, 2560 N Main St., Sheridan, WY; and/or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.

January 26, 1932 - June 25, 2025Gerald Jarnes Kresge passed away at Westview Healthcare Center in Sheridan, Wyoming, on June 25, 2025. Jerry was born Jan 26th, 1932, in Kewanee, Illinois to Clarence Albert Kresge and Emma Jarnes Kresge. After graduating from high school in Burlington, Iowa, he served in the U.S. Army including time as a medic in Europe. He fell in love with Wyoming when he attended graduate school at the University of Wyoming in 1956. He taught for a total of 31 years, most of it at Buffalo High School. He spent many summers working for the Big Horn National Forest Service and also volunteered for a number of archaeological digs. Jerry was a founding member of Powder River Basin Resource Council, as well as the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sheridan. His contributions and his passion for the environment and social justice were invaluable. "Never cease to explore" sums up Jerry Kresge's approach to the opportunity of life. A lifelong learner, Jerry was always reading and engaged in conversations about philosophy, history, politics, social responsibility, and spirituality. He took online classes when he was in his 80s! Always seeking wonder and beauty, accompanied by his canine friends who were accustomed to exploration, he traveled the back roads and parks of America putting over 400,000 miles on his old truck/camper named Elmer. But Elmer was only his means to the start of a hike for he believed the slower you go the more you see and experience. Everywhere he went he would strike up conversations with the people he met resulting in many lifelong friends. As part of trail crews and in his free time he hiked most of the Bighorn National Forest map, including remote areas and lakes where few people go, continuing to hike into his 80's. His enthusiasm for seizing every opportunity for life inspired others. As a high school teacher, his excitement about learning was contagious. Students not only learned the subject, but also learned how to question, study and learn how to learn. A favorite subject was Human Cultures, which was a way to investigate how the myriad societies of the world live together, agree and disagree, build up and tear down. It was a study of religion, politics, science and social interaction; what's right with the world and what's wrong with it. He encouraged a world of tolerance and peace. As a gay man he had a life full of both darkness and light. Jerry's outdoor explorations were where he could escape his demons and find his angels. He opened himself to beauty in all its created forms, and beauty opened him to deep spirituality. His continual drive to become a better person helped him adapt to living in the moment no matter what the circumstances, including aging with gratitude and acceptance. He is preceded in death by his parents and his only sibling, Jane, as well as his family of beloved canines. He is survived by Cousin Bob Garske, Nephews Mark and Jim Secord, and Niece Laura Secord, as well as many friends who loved and learned from him. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm. on Saturday, July 26th at Sheridan Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1950 East Brundage Lane. In lieu of flowers, spend time in nature and do something to promote tolerance and peace. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.

July 19, 1948 - July 7, 2025Ed was born on 7/19/1948 in the "Cedars "in Virgina with the given name of Charles Edward Johnson. Like others in his family, he was called by his middle name. Ed's military career should be noted as it was a significant portion of his life. When Ed joined the US Army on June 6, 1966, he was sent to Ft. Dix, NJ for basic training. During his training and aptitude testing, it was discovered that he had some unique talents. After basic training, he was assigned to the Army Security Agency (ASA) and went to Ft. Devens, MA for advanced training and saw service at an outpost in Sinop, Turkey on the Black Sea monitoring Signals Intelligence. During his time in Turkey, the Vietnam War had "heated up" significantly. Ed was pulled out of Turkey and sent to Vietnam. He was assigned to the 265Th Radio Research Company, which officially didn't exist, in direct support of the 101st Airborne Division. His "spooks and spies" outfit was involved in some of the bloodiest battles of the war, including the infamous Tet Offensive and the Battle of Hamburger Hill, of which a movie was made. Sometime during 1968, his first tour of duty ended, and he could have come home from Vietnam. But, being the highly intelligent person we thought he was, he decided to re-enlist for another tour. During the Vietnam conflict, Ed was wounded on at least 2 different occasions and received 2 Purple Hearts for his troubles. Ed survived his second Vietnam experience, said his goodbyes to his comrades, and headed back home. Like so many before him, when he landed on the west coast, he was greeted by taunts and was spat upon by antiwar protestors, a low ebb in the history of this country. Ed resumed civilian life, obtaining a BA in business & marketing and accepted a job with an Advertising agency in Chicago. After a few months he apparently did not find the job to be very rewarding and so, after qualifying for vacation time, took the vacation, and never returned to work. At that time, and after studying the situation for a few minutes, he rejoined the US Army, attended Officers Candidate School (OCS) at Ft. Benning, GA, graduated and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. Shortly afterwards he went to the elite Ranger training school. Despite the normal 50% dropout rate, he persevered and graduated. We do know that he had two tours in Germany and two tours in Korea. We do believe that he spent unknown amounts of time, in many unknown parts of the world, doing unknown things. Afterwards, he spent time at Ft. Sill, OK and a couple of tours at Ft. Lewis, WA. Later he lived in New Windsor, NY and Longmont, CO where he was the Army advisor to several National Guard Units. Ed was an excellent skier. He had honed his skiing skills in various areas around the world such as the Alps while in Germany, the Rocky Mountains while in Colorado, the Cascades and Canadian Rockies while in Washington, the Adirondacks while in New York and was a ski instructor for the West Point Ski Team while in New York state. Just prior to the 1990 Invasion by Iraq into Kuwait, Ed had submitted his retirement papers. US and coalition forces were staged in Saudi Arabia in their defense and for a possible invasion of Iraq. Ed, hearing the call, was quickly "unretired! However, two days before he was to report, kidney stones changed that scenario for him. By the time he was cleared, the war was over. He was supposedly heard to be mumbling that he had missed a damn good war. Ed subsequently retired on April 1, 1991, after 21 years of active duty. After retirement, Ed decided to pursue his passion for skiing with his first stop being Park City, UT. and subsequently going on to other locations. Deteriorating knees and ankles finally forced him to hang up the skis. Afterward, he decided to attend the A&P Aircraft Mechanic School in Cheyenne, WY. working subsequently in Windsor, CO and Ft. Collins, Co. Ed began thinking of a second retirement and ultimately found his perfect place in Sheridan, Wyoming. Sheridan is a beautiful small western town with the Big Horn Mountains as an unobstructed backdrop from his rear porch. Sheridan is also home to a regional VA Hospital that could deal with any military service-connected health issues. Ed found many friends in this wonderful location and was known to frequent the Silver Spur café upon more than one occasion and was known by name at Walmart. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held, per Ed's wishes, in Jonesville, VA with burial in the cemetery on the family farm. Please contact Robinette Funeral Home in Jonesville, VA for information on the schedule of services there. Subsequently, a celebration of life will be held in Sheridan, Wyoming. Please contact Sheridan Funeral Home for more information. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Local arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.

07/11/1980 - 07/6/2025 Gene Ray Ligocki, born in Billings, Montana on July 11th, 1980 passed away tragically on July 6th, 2025 following an accident on the Stillwater River. Gene was raised in Sheridan, Wyoming by Michael Frank Ligocki and Bertha (Trujillo) Willey alongside his siblings; brother Marty, sisters Leslie and Susan and brother Mike Ligocki. Gene loved sports and made lifelong friends playing on the baseball fields and basketball courts, from little league to playing on adult softball, soccer and basketball teams as often as he could. His love for basketball lead to his employment at Normative Services, Inc where he coached adolescent youth in treatment, often teaching the fundamentals of the game to kids who never had the opportunity to participate in team sports. Gene had an amazing ability to connect with all youth and seeing him lead a group of kids who had never played together, become a team was truly inspiring. It was during the 2003 NSI basketball season that he met his future wife, Jennifer Drell. Their son was born in the Fall of 2004 (the year the Boston Red Sox broke the curse and won the World Series!). Gene was also a "pretty good" pool player and his love of the game of pool and the community he found lead to Gene establishing The Top of the Rims, a non-profit billiards organization in Billings, Montana. In doing so, Gene truly found his stride, making connections throughout the state to promote the sport of pool and coordinate tournaments that grew in size each year and spread across the state. Gene "never met a stranger" and had the ability to bring people together to create life long friendships. He was larger than life and his laugh, ability to make others smile and feel remarkable will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Though he loved pool and was proud of each and every successful pool tournament he facilitated or matches he won, nothing compares to how much he loved his son, Michael Christopher Ligocki. He took as many opportunities as he could to tell his son he loved him and he was so proud of the amazing young man Michael has grown to be. Gene also loved fishing, which began as a young boy fishing alongside his father. He loved rock hunting, baseball card collecting and riding the river with his brother Mike. His whole face lit up when he was "gonna be on the river." Knowing Gene, the smile on his face and the laughter, inappropriate jokes and talks of the next trip, made Sundays on the river with brother Mike as near to perfect as possible. Gene was preceded in death by his father, Michael Frank Ligocki. He is survived by his mother, Bertha Willey, sisters Leslie Lube, Susan Kraft and brother Marty Martinez all of Sheridan and Mike Ligocki of Billings, Montana; numerous nieces and nephews and his son Michael Christopher Ligocki of Billings, Montana and his former wife Jennifer Ligocki, as they were "home base" for each other and remained united in raising an amazing young man. Words cannot describe how much we will all miss him and how very loved Gene was by so many. To Honor Gene Ligocki's Life, a public viewing will be held Friday morning July 18, 2025 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am at Champion Kane Funeral Home with a Rosary from 10:00 am to 10:30 am with Father Glenn Whewell officiating. Interment will immediately follow the Rosary, the burial will take place in Juniper Heights section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. With A Celebration of life at 2:00 pm at the Eagles on Commercial Drive with a reception to follow. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Thomas Stout III, 78 of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on July 03, 2025 at His residence in Sherian, Wyoming. Military Honors will be held on Monday, May 25th, 2026 at Champion Kane Funeral Home. Online condolences at https://www.kanefuneral.com

Louise Burch, 94 of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on July 04, 2025 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, Wyoming. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences at https://www.Kanefuneral.com

Gene Ligocki, 44 of Columbus, Montana, passed away on July 06, 2025 at Columnus in Billings, MT. Arrangements are in the care of Champion Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan, Wyoming. To Honor Gene Ligocki's Life, a public viewing will be held Friday morning July 18th, 2025 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am at Champion Kane Funeral Home with a Rosary from 10:00 am to 10:30 am with Father Glenn Whewell officiating. Interment will immediately follow the Rosary, the burial will take place in Juniper Heights section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. With A Celebration of life at 2:00 pm at the Eagles on Commercial Drive with a reception to follow. Online condolences at https://www.Kanefuneral.com