Nov ember 14, 1943 - March 30, 1943Fred Claremont Prunty of Sheridan passed away Sunday, March 30th, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Fred was born November 14, 1943, to George Wilbur and Elenita (Anderson) Prunty. His birth certificate listed his town of birth as Rural New Mexico. He was actually born in Los Alamos, NM, which at the time was a top-secret military testing facility for creating the atom bomb. His father and uncle were electricians in Los Alamos. Fred grew up in Salida, Alamosa, and Jaroso, CO, and graduated from high school in San Luis, CO, in 1962. Following in his dad's and his uncle's footsteps, Fred obtained his NM and CO electrical licenses during high school. He attended some college at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO, and Adams State in Alamosa, CO. He then moved to Red River, NM, staying with his aunt and uncle, and began working at Western Construction as a construction electrician.He spent four years in the Navy from 1965-1969 and was stationed in the Philippines for two years during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Constellation. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Combat Efficiency E, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1969. He was married in 1965, and had three children, Tom, Keith, and Kathleen. When Fred returned from the Navy, he went to work at Moly Mine as an electrician. He continued his profession with Gould and Preisner in Denver, CO, wiring apartment buildings. In 1973, his best friend, Holly Gleaves, called Fred and told him there was an opening at Decker Coal Company. He moved his family to Sheridan in July of 1973 and began working at the mine. After Fred was divorced, he eventually met and married Sandra Lee Hanft on June 14th, 1975. Together, they raised a blended family with his two sons and daughter and her two daughters, Laura (Muggy) and Marsha. Fred and Sandra just missed celebrating their 50th anniversary in June. While at Decker Coal, Fred spent nearly 30 years working as an electrician, an electrical foreman, and an electrical planner until retiring in 2003. He enjoyed working at the mine, liked challenging his electricians, and he really loved planning electrical projects for the draglines. Fred loved being an electrician, and he spent many of his retirement years doing electrical jobs for friends. Sandra always said he wasn't going to get rich off the rates he charged. Fred loved fishing and would drop a line whenever he had the chance. He especially enjoyed his trips to Cree Lake in Canada, and to Alaska. Fred also enjoyed playing golf, bowling, motorcycling trips to Cloud Peak, family camping trips, and creating model train layouts. He loved woodworking, and family members enjoyed playing on cribbage and Aggravation boards that Fred made. Fred and Roger Wilson were Boy Scout leaders when their boys were younger, and he was a member of the Elks for 49 years. Fred coached his boys in little league, and many evenings were spent at 6th Street Ballpark watching the games. Fred and Mike Saxton spent several years coaching their daughters, neighbor kids, and friends in softball. The girls have talked many times about how much fun they had playing for Fred and Mike, and about what great memories they have from that time. Who could ever forget Fred waving them to 3rd base or pointing them home? There were few, if any, games, concerts, parent teacher conferences, weddings, or graduations that he missed. Fred was always Fred, and he never pretended to be anything but himself. He had a gruff exterior, and he could be blunt, but he was a devoted dad, grandpa, and friend, and he would do just about anything for anyone. He will be missed so very much by his family, friends, and community. Fred was preceded in death by his parents George and Elenita Prunty; daughter Laura "Muggy" Polster Clifford; son Thomas Prunty; sister Evelyn Smith; brother Richard Prunty; infant grandson Patrick Prunty; aunts and uncles Robert and Esther Prunty, Don and Edith Anderson, and Glen and Willene Spaulding. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sandra Lee; son Keith Prunty, of Fargo, ND, daughters Marsha (Leo) Sano, of Canby, OR; Kathleen Prunty; cousins Harold (Kathy May) Anderson of Jaroso, CO, and Carl (June) Spaulding of Fort Collins, CO; grandchildren Avery Clifford of Basin, WY; Johnna Clifford of Basin, WY; Nicholas Sano of Canby, OR; Marti (Brandon) Mehling of Gillette, WY; Rachelle Prunty of Collinsville, VA; Alecia Prunty of Fargo, ND; Stephanie Dame of Florida; Ashley Prunty of Florida, 9 great grandchildren, and by Andreas Jaletzki. The Prunty family would like to thank Watt Dialysis Center, who spent three and a half years caring for Fred. They would also like to thank cardiac rehab, TCU, the ER, and all of the doctors, nurses, CNAs and staff at Sheridan Memorial Hospital for their love and caring of Fred over the past few years. He thought you were all pretty good people and was thankful for having such wonderful medical professionals treating him. Thank you also to Sheridan Funeral Home for their kindness and professionalism. A special thanks to friends, family, and the entire community for their love, concern, and support, especially over the past few years. Services will be held on Thursday, April 24th, at 10:30am at Bethesda Worship Center. Lunch will be served immediately following the service, and a burial with military honors will follow. Fred was not a fancy guy--please wear casual clothing for the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to honor Fred may be made in his name to: BPOE Elks Lodge 520, Veterans Fund, PO Box 624, Sheridan, WY 82801. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.

Bonnie Slack, 81 of Sheridan, WY, passed away on April 16, 2025 at Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan. Arrangements are in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home in Sheridan. Services are pending. Online condolences at www.sheridanfuneral.com.

October 5, 1956 - April 9, 2025Kalvin K Kugler made his grand entrance into the world on October 5, 1956 in Greybull Wyoming. He was welcomed by his parents Emeal and Iva (Collingwood) Kugler, and 4 half sisters: Janice, Jackie, Judy and Alma. The girls were all quite a bit older than Kalvin when he was born, so he spent most of his growing up years as an "only" child. He was very close with his parents and was a good son. Kalvin started hunting as soon as he was able to go with his father. He had so many hunting stories because they would hunt with several people, and then afterward they processed their own meat. Later, he learned to reload his own bullets and enjoyed that very much, probably because of the precision. Kalvin was very meticulous and specific in everything he did. He used to joke that he had CDO. It's like OCD but the letters are in the correct order. He had a passion for music and played clarinet in High School. After he graduated from Basin High, he attended Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa Idaho and earned an Associates degree in Religion. He was interested in medicine, and decided to get a Pharmacy degree. He moved to Pocatello, Idaho and attended ISU. While he was there, he worked on freight crew at Smith's Food and Drug. Late one night a young lady named Paula came into the store and flirted with him, and he was hooked. She was a little shy, but he was bold enough for the two of them. They dated for 3 years, and Kalvin decided he was too active to be stuck behind a Pharmacy counter, so he did not finish his degree. Instead, he progressed through the positions at Smith's. He took a promotion and moved to Burley, Idaho, where he and Paula got married and made a home. Their first child Aaron Adam was born there, and shortly after that he got a store manager position in Casper Wyoming. He was born a leader, and he excelled at being the manager. Everyone loved him because he was a servant leader-he wouldn't ask anyone do anything he wouldn't do himself. He really thrived in Casper. The Nazarene church nurtured their little family so perfectly and Kalvin grew in his relationship with the Lord. He loved the people there and was involved in every way. Two more children were added to the family there, Corey Cameron and Keenen Alan. Paula was able to be a stay-at-home-mom, and life seemed perfect. He had no plans to leave Casper, but circumstances brought him to Sheridan for the opening of Walmart. And there is where he stayed. Talon James was the completion of his family, and he was thrilled to have all boys. He was so happy when he could pass on his skills, like hunting. Anything he did with the family was his joy. He was truly a talented man who could fix anything and accomplish anything. If he didn't know how, he would figure it out! There were a few jobs in the progression of his life, including the Salvation Army store, the People Assistance Food Bank, and Schwan's. His final job was driving for Fed Ex Ground. He absolutely loved running all the routes because he got to see so many different people. He probably knows most of the people in Sheridan. Kalvin was very present wherever he went. He was loud and silly, and loved making an entrance and being the center of attention. His family teased him because he wouldn't say that he knew someone, he would say "they know me". It was very true. Bottom line, Kalvin loved the Lord and loved his family. He was tragically taken away from us too soon and although he is gone from this world, he will never be forgotten.He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters, Janice and Jackie. Kalvin entered his true home in Heaven on April 9, 2025. He is survived by his wife Paula (Withers) Kugler, His children: Aaron (Tori) Kugler of Hutto TX; Corey (Amy) Kugler and their daughter, his first grandchild, Naomi Faye Kugler of Billings MT; Keenen Kugler of Sheridan WY, Talon (Sofia) Kugler of Sheridan WY; sisters, Judy (Carl)Carlson, Alma (Lee) Hoflund; brother-in-law Don (Mary Ellen) Arries; and Paula's parents, Merl & Shirlene Withers, and her siblings Lesa, Darren, and Ryan (Jamie) Withers; also numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, April 26th at 10 am at Ignite Wesleyan Church. 404 W Brundage Lane in Sheridan. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.

3/17/1938 - 1/3/2025Shirley Ann (Hammontree) (Talcott) French, 86, formerly of Sheridan Wyoming, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Bixby, Oklahoma.Shirley Ann was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on March 17th, 1938, to Carl and Harriett (Irene) Hammontree. She attended Sheridan schools, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1956. Later in life she attended Radiologic Technology school in Corpus Christi, Texas, receiving her Radiographer Certificate in 1995. After high school, she married August Richard (Dick) Talcott, July 13th, 1958. They had three daughters Kelly, Kristi, and Kaylene. August died in a car accident in 1975. She later married James A.M. French, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Kelly (Russell) Shelby (of Eufaula, Oklahoma), Kristi (Randy) Schwartz (of Dickinson, North Dakota), and Kaylene Zimmer (of Oakley, Utah). In addition, she is survived by 6 grandchildren: Kirsten (Damon) Carter (of Herriman, Utah), Megan (Josh) Keener (of Helena, Montana), Francine (Eric) Kovash (of Byron, Minnesota), Bryson Foos (of Billings, Montana), Nolan (Megan) Schwartz (of North Salt Lake, Utah), and Katie Schwartz (of Denver, Colorado). Shirley also had 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Carlene Hammontree of Sheridan. Cremation has taken place and the family will have a private ceremony in Sheridan in July of 2025.

Carl "Tut" Anderson, 78 of Sheridan, WY, passed away on March 10, 2025 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan. Arrangements are in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home in Sheridan. A Celebration of Life is at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Ignite Wesleyan Church. Online condolences at www.sheridanfuneral.com.

Jackie Hadaway, 24 of Sheridan, WY, passed away on April 10, 2025 at her residence in Sheridan. Arrangements are in the care of Champion Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences at www.kanefuneral.com

Billie Johnson, 93 of Sheridan, WY, passed away on April 13, 2025 at Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan. Arrangements are in the care of Champion Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan. Online condolences at www.kanefuneral.com

October 15, 1949 - April 10, 2025Donald Ray Schwartzkopf, formerly of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the age of 75 at Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan, Wyoming.Donald was born in Torrington, Wyoming on October 15, 1949, to Donald Schwartzkopf and Merlene Potter Schwartzkopf. He graduated from high school in Casper, Wyoming. Donald moved to Sheridan, Wyoming in 1980 where he married his wife Zella and started a family. He was a devoted family man. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was employed by Mac's Moving in Sheridan for 35 years. He is survived by his daughter Vickie (Schwartzkopf) Andrews and son-in-law Jake Andrews; grandchildren Haiden Andrews, Kynber Andrews, and Korbin Andrews; and great-grandchild Elora Andrews. He is also survived by his brothers Fred Dooley and Greg Dooley. Donald was predeceased in death by his wife Zella Schwartzkopf; his mother Merlene Dooley and step-father William Dooley; his father Donald Schwartzkopf; his sister Carol Schwartzkopf; and by his twin son and daughter Johny Ray and Bonnie Kay. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.

November 11, 1948 - April 10, 2025David Lee Smith, 76 of Sheridan, WY, passed away at Sheridan Memorial Hospital on April 10, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer.Dave was born in Sheridan, WY on November 11, 1948 to Walter and Evelyn Smith. He graduated from Sheridan High School with the Class of 1967. He earned an Associate's Degree in Business from Rapid City College of Business and then enlisted in the Air Force to work in communications right before he was served a draft order for the Vietnam War. While stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Fall, MT, Dave met the love of his life and married Charlette (Harris) Smith on January 21, 1971. Before long the family grew to four children: Cathy, Mike, Kim, and Patty. Dave worked extra hard to provide for his wife and family. After an early retirement from the Air Force, Dave moved his family to Sheridan, where he worked as the Custodial Supervisor at Sheridan College for 27 years. Simultaneously, he did janitorial work at various locations in Sheridan, including the Rendezvous Lounge, Columbus Building, Holy Name School and the Thrift Store. Upon retirement from the college, he worked at the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, an experience that he thoroughly enjoyed, especially working with the dogs and the veterinarian. Dave loved living in Sheridan where he camped and fished in the Big Horn Mountains as often as possible and found his relaxation at hunting camp every September. He shared these passions with his children and his 10 grandchildren. Dave was a great storyteller, where he shared many funny stories from his childhood and hunting camps. He also loved to cook, especially after retirement, where he would prepare many holiday meals for family and friends to enjoy. Dave was generous with his time to help others, especially his kids and grandkids. He was also an avid Denver Broncos fan who remained optimistic that each new season would be better than the last. One of the greatest passions of Dave was spending time with and taking care of Charlette and his dogs. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, his younger brother Robert (Bob) Smith, and his granddaughter Nabila Maazouz. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Charlette, his younger sister Sharon Johnson, his four children, 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, and his godmother and close family friend Cel Hope. Dave had numerous friends, including Donna Fake, the Killy's crew, and so many others. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday April 15, 2025 at 10:00 am at Holy Name Catholic Church, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter. If you are unable to attend the service please follow the link to view the live-stream. https://boxcast.tv/view/memorial-mass-for-david-lee-smith-pnmwhzxpowqctjfrrc27 Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Donald Schwartzkopf, 75 of Sheridan, WY, passed away on April 10, 2025 at Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan, WY. Arrangements are in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home in Sheridan. Services will be at a later date. Online condolences at www.sheridanfuneral.com.

04-27-1941 - 04-07-2025John Wesley Rudolph of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away on April 7, 2025. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will take place the following day, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. John Wesley Rudolph of Gillette, Wyoming passed peacefully onto the Lord at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming on April 7, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on April 27, 1941, in Sheridan, Wyoming. He was welcomed by his parents, Hazel (Lee) and George Rudolph along with his two brothers Bob and Jack and sister, Marge. Growing up in the Sheridan area he attended several area schools and Sheridan High School. Prior to moving to Gillette from Sheridan, John was employed by several area ranches as a cowboy and was later employed at Sheridan Iron Works where he worked on the Sheridan flood control system for Goose Creek. He tried his luck a bit in bronc riding but realized that it required too many days off for recovery and wasn't so good for his body! John married Patricia A. Hall on September 5, 1959, in Sheridan, Wyoming. Together they had 3 children, Bronwen, Bridget and Jeffrey. The family moved to Gillette in 1963 during the oil field boom, where John went to work as a welder at L&H Welding and Machine Shop. A few years later John and his wife started their own 24 hr. mobile welding business, Rudolph's Welding Service, which they operated for 30+ years until their retirement. John burned a lot of midnight oil serving the area oilfields, sleeping in his truck many nights on location until the job was complete. He was a hard worker, took pride in his work and was well respected in the field. Although John left high school early and had no formal training as a welder, he had a natural knack for it and could design or build most anything from steel! You could always find "Rudolph" by his bright colored pattern welding caps he always wore. John loved the outdoors. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, and traveling. He had great stories to tell of his elk hunting trips to the Half Ounce Creek area in the Big Horn Mountains. Prior to having horses, John would load up his tote gote's, tent and camping box and head out on his annual hunting vacation with friends and family. John also enjoyed reloading bullets to support his hunting hobby and then eventually started making his own bullets. He loved to test and target shoot each different load out his back door at his home outside Gillette. John loved fishing! In his early years Seven Brothers in the Big Horn mountains was one of his favorite fishing holes. As his family grew he purchased boats and much fun was had fishing, tubing, skiing and camping at area lakes with family. He was always willing to join in the fun wherever and whatever, although he quickly discovered he wasn't much good at riding the boogie board and preferred to drive the boat. And as a typical fisherman, his fish always seemed to grow a bit bigger in his stories as time passed! It was a great day if John had a pole in his hand, a scope to his eyes or was spending time with his family. He and his wife were members of the Levi's and Lace square dancing club in Gillette, and they loved playing cards with family and friends. The family always had pets of some sort, although John especially loved his Pomeranian's and always kept them brushed nice and fluffy. John enjoyed being a parent and also loved being a grandparent to his 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Any time he was around them you more than likely would find him lying on the floor entertaining them while grandma was busy preparing the food. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tease just a little bit. His glass was always half full. John was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Herman Hoffman, brother's Bob and Jack Rudolph. He is survived by his children Bronwen Anderson of Cheyenne, Bridget (Brian) Griffin and Jeff (Julie) Rudolph of Gillette. His 5 grandchildren, Brittany (Mike) Henson, Stephanie (Wade) Rudolph, MacKenzie (Kyle) Barbula and Cameron Griffin all of Gillette and Danielle (Shawn) Beach of Cheyenne and his 12 great-grandchildren of Gillette and Cheyenne. He's also survived by his sister Marge Johnston of Sheridan, Wyoming, numerous nieces and nephews from around the United States, along with many treasured friends he gathered along his life's journey here on this earth. The family gives a huge thank you to the caregivers from The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center and Campbell County Hospice for their friendship and love they gave John during his time there. Condolences can be expressed at Gillette Memorial Chapel's website www.gillettememorialchapel.com or sent in care to the chapel at 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you support your favorite cause or donate to any conservation charity focusing on protecting wildlife, habitats, and natural resources.

David Smith, 76 of Sheridan, WY, passed away on April 10, 2025 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan. Arrangements are in the care of Champion Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan. Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00 am at Holy Name Catholic Church, with a reception to follow.. Online condolences at www.kanefuneral.com