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HAFNOR, Anton the little six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hafnor occurred on Wednesday at the home on East Flat. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church at two o'clock on Friday afternoon. October 17, 1914 Rock Springs Miner

HANSEN, Anton died about 6:30 on Wednesday evening at the Wyoming General Hospital It will be remembered that Mr. Hansen suffered a paralytic stroke on May 25th while in the Henrys Fork country in the performance of his duties as assessor. He was brought to his home in this city and it was hoped that he might recover from the attack, but since that time he as been gradually failing. It is now thought that this was the second stroke, the first having occurred about eight months ago, the trouble at that time being attributed to rheumatism. A third stroke occurred on last Friday and since that time ho hope for recovery has been entertained. The deceased was born in Denmark June 8, 1863, and had just passed his fifty-second birthday. He came to America in 1881, stopping for a short time in the east, after which he came to Wyoming. The old camp of Carbon was his first location in this state and he remained there for two years. He then came to Rock Springs where he has since made his home. In November, 1893 he was married to Miss Mary Anderson who with six children is left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. The children are Fred, William, Hans, Leonard, Annie and Ella. Another daughter died several years ago. He also leaves two brothers, Mike and James Hansen of this city and two sisters who reside in Denmark. Mr. Hansen was for many years employed by the Union Pacific railroad, having held the position of air-brake foreman. He served as deputy county assessor under the late Dennis Waters. In 1912 was elected to the office of county assessor and was re-elected in 1914 having the largest majority of any candidate on the ticket. He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood , the Modern Woodenmen of America and the L. O. O. M. He had a wide acquaintance throughout Sweetwater county, and was liked and respected by all who knew him. He was a capable official and his death is a loss to the people of the county. The funeral services will be held at the Congregational Church on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, conducted by the Rev. F. C. Lewis June 26, 1915 Rock Springs Miner

HARLOW, Billie E. Sr., 66, of 30 Clearview Drive No. 5, Rock Springs, died at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted.Harlow had been a longtime resident of Rock Springs and died following a lengthy illness  He was born on Oct. 20, 1936, in Chelsea, Okla., the son of the late Lyss Eugene and Nora Bly Grissom.  Harlow attended schools in Scottsbluff, Neb. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He married Theresa Pankowsky in Bridge Port, Neb., on April 11, 1961. Harlow was employed by the Sweetwater County Road and Bridge for 30 years and retired on Feb. 1, 2002. His interests included fishing, camping, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Harlow of Rock Springs; five sons, Billie Harlow Jr. and wife Kathy of Mills, Wade Harlow of Rock Springs, Bart Harlow of Wheatland, James Harlow of Rawlins, and Warren Harlow and wife Christy of Greeley, Colo.; three daughters, Terry Zogg and husband Fred of North Platte, Neb., Becky McCallister and companion Mike of Peever, S.D., and April Cruz and husband Richard of Rock Springs; two brothers; two sisters; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Byrne and husband Russ of Rock Springs; special friend, Joan Brown of Rock Springs; 23 grandchildren; one great-grandson, Austin; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sisters; one daughter, Tammie; and one grandson, Jeremiah Zogg. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio will officiate. Friends may call at the chapel Monday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Tuesday at the chapel until time of services. Cremation will follow. Military graveside services and inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at the Veterans Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

HARLOW. Theresa A.  61, of 30 Clearview Drive No. 5, Rock Springs, died on Saturday, May 17, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past two days. Mrs. Harlow had been a longtime resident of Rock Springs and died following a lengthy illness.  She was born on Dec. 18, 1941, in Angora, Neb., the daughter of the late Jake and Alma Shoopman Pankowski.  Mrs. Harlow attended schools in Morrill County, Neb.  She married Billie E. Harlow Sr. in Bridgeport, Neb., on April 11, 1961. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2003.  Mrs. Harlow was employed by the Sweetwater County School District No. 1 as a school bus driver for nine years.  Her interests included crocheting, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family and friends.  Survivors include her five sons, Billie Harlow Jr. and wife Kathy of Mills, Wade Harlow of Rock Springs, Bart Harlow of Wheatland, James Harlow of Rawlins, and Warren Harlow and wife Christy of Greeley, Colo.; three daughters, Terry Zogg and husband Fred of North Platte, Neb., Becky McCallister and companion Mike of Peever, S.D., and April Cruz and husband Richard of Rock Springs; three brothers, Haver Pankowski of Baird, Neb., Anthony Pankowski of Bridgeport, Neb., and Orville Pankowski of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Agnes Weaver of Gering, Neb.; 23 grandchildren; one great-grandson, Austin; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Harlow was preceded in death by her husband, Billie E. Harlow Sr.; her parents; brothers, James and Stanley Pankowski; sister, Elsie Thostensen; daughter, Tammie Crawford; and one grandson, Jeremiah Zogg.  Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2003, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Friday until time of services. Cremation will follow. Graveside services and inurnment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003, at the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

HOCKANSON The home of Carl Hockanson has been visited by a double bereavement this week and Mr. Hockanson has been left alone in what was only a few days ago a happy home. The death of Mrs. Hockanson occurred on Monday June 7th after a three days illness from scarlet fever, and she was laid to rest on Tuesday. She left one child a little nine month old boy, Raymond Clark. The little one became ill from change of food after its mothers death, and he too passed away on Friday. He will be laid beside his mother on Sunday. Mrs. Hockanson was a member of the Swedish Vasa Lodge and was well known and highly respected by all who knew her, especially among the Swedish people of this country .June 15, 1915 Rock Springs Miner

HYMUS Faye Black  age 86, passed away June 13, 1993 in Murray, Utah. Born August 18, 1906 in Henefer, Utah, daughter of Daniel Edward and Lavinia Mary Paskett Black. Married Acie Hymas August 25, 1933 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Active member of LDS Church. Survived by three sons and two daughters, Dale W., Green River, Wyoming; Larry R., Boise, Idaho; Kelly L., West Jordan; Mrs. Wayne (Christine) James, Salt Lake City; Mrs. LaRay (Pauline) Sadlier, McKinnon, Wyoming; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters, Spencer Black, Burley, Idaho; Farrel Black, Hamer, Idaho; Burt Berlin, Mercer Island, Washington; Leone Pyle, Heyburn, Idaho; Keith Berlin, Rupert, Idaho; Mrs. Jack (Kathryn) Erickson, Almo, Idaho. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at the Green River Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River, Wyoming. Friends may call Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 So. Redwood Road, SLC, Utah and Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the stake center in Wyoming, and Friday one hour prior to services. Interment, River View Cemetery, Green River, Wyo.
 
IREDALE, John---Last week, the people of the city were grieved to hear of the death of John Iredale Sr. who had been suffering for some time with kidney trouble and asthma. He was at the hospital at the time of his death, where he had been taken so that he would receive the very best of treatment night and day. He was surrounded by his family, with one exception, Mrs. Fred James, who lives in Arizona, who was unable to reach here in time. In the death of Mr. Iredale, Rock Springs loses one of her oldest and most respective citizens. He was always a prominent man in the town, county and state and a great factor in Wyoming politics. Very decided in his views, he was a man you could always depend on and ever tell how he stood on all public questions. Mr Iredale was born at Outeaside, county of Cumberland, England in the year of 1839 and arrived in the United States about the year of 1870, locating in Ohio, later moving to Iowa, then to Colorado, and finally arrived in Rock Springs in the year of 1878, and has made his home here ever since. Ten children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Iredale, all of whom are living, but one, Archibald, who was killed in the yards here 17 years ago, while switching. He was 22 years old at the time of his death. The other children are Joseph, James, John, William, Garfield, Mrs. Mayes, Mrs. Mellor, Mrs. Fred James and Mrs. William James. The funeral took place from the family residence Sunday afternoon and was in charge of the Red Men, of which he was a member. The Masons and Odd Fellows also attended, he having been a member of these orders for several years. The floral tributes were many and beautiful and the funeral cortege was a long one as it winded its way over yonder hill bearing the remains of whom we had know so long to its last final resting place--to the great White City of the dead, where so many of our friends have gone in past years. Mrs. Iredale and family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their hour of sorrow. We will all miss John in our daily life, for we liked him and are sorry to know that he has left us for all time. Published Friday December 14, 1906 --Rock Springs Independent

JENSEN, Danielle A. 36, of 815 Ash St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Miss Jensen died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 17, 1970, in Blue Island, Ill., the daughter of Keith and Debra Zimmerman Castille. Miss Jensen attended schools in Rock Springs and Rawlins. Survivors include David Babel of Rock Springs; mother, Debra Weidler of Rock Springs; stepfather, Benno Weidler of Rock Springs; one son, Dylan Ray Babel of Rock Springs; one sister, Brandie Ann Jensen of Rock Springs; and two uncles, Lyle Zimmerman of Gillette and Steve L. McCain of Pleasant Home, Mo. Following cremation, memorial services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006 at 815 Ash St., Rock Springs

JOHNSON, Margaret 84, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past two years. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Cheyenne, Mrs. Johnson had been in ill health since February.  She was born on Sept. 11, 1918, in Bingham, Utah, the daughter of the late Edward U. and Rose McIllvain Reese. Mrs. Johnson attended schools in Kemmerer.  She married William Zumbrennen and he preceded her in death. She later married Gerald Johnson and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests were her family, western music and gardening.  Survivors included four sons, John Zumbrennen and wife Joan of Green River, Jay Zumbrennen of Rock Springs, David Zumbrennen of Rawlins and Terry Zumbrennen and wife Lynn of Pinedale; one daughter, Patricia Stinchcomb and husband Harold of Wheatland; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grand children; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, both husbands, two brothers and six sisters.  Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at the L.D.S. Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Bruce Burton will conduct the services Interment will be in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Tuesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and at the L.D.S. State Center Wednesday morning until the time of funeral services.  Pallbearers will be Bill Zumbrennen, Kevin Zumbrennen, Kenneth Stinchcomb, Francis Stinchcomb, Mike Zumbrennen and Robert Zumbrennen.  Honorary Pallbearers will be all of her 17 grandchildren.

 
 
 
 
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