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PARK, James We are sorry to chronicle the death of another of Rock Springs' young boys taken just as he was arriving at an age when life was dear and promised so much for him and his parents. James Park, 13 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Park, was brought home dead from the ranch of Stanley Crouse at Brown's Park at an early hour on Monday. The lad had gone to the country to spend his vacation and went from the ranch the later part of the week previous, for a little fishing trip. He was very ill on Friday from eating berries which were poisonous and everything was done that was possible. He seemed better for a time but on Sunday became very much worse and it was decided to bring him to town, although it was not known his condition was so serious. Stanley Crouse hitched up his team and started to town, stopping at the Greenbow ranch to rest the boy and to administer to his comfort. They made the start for town and the boy grew worse and was picked by Mr. Crouse and held in his arms, dying almost immediately. He drove to the boy's home where it was his sad task to break the news to his parents and family, who were prostrated with grief. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational church. Rev. Webber preaching the sermon. The pallbearers were picked from among his schoolmates, and the services were very largely attended by friends of the family and of the young man, who was born and raised in Rock Springs. Beautiful flowers in great profusion attached the affection of his friends. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of bitter trial. (Friday August 11, 1916) Rock Springs Rocket
PARKS, Raymond Stanley ended his courageous battle with life on August 16, 1991. Ray was born August 19, 1930 in South Dakota. He married Betty Jean O'Brien on September 11, 1953. Ray worked in the Lark Mine until its closure, he then relocated his family to Green River, Wyoming. Those who knew and loved Ray will remember him ofr his strength, determination and sense of humor. He is survived by his mother, Zola Parks Buzzy; three sisters, Margaret, phyllis and Joyce, all of California; his wife, Betty; his children, Penny Christensen, Billie Ray and Monty Bullock; Brien Jay Parks; JaLynn and Norman Oliver; Machelle Parks and Kathy Brockelsby; eight grandchildren, Jeremy, David, Derick, Jared, Shane, John-John, Jamie and Damian, all of Wyoming. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 1991, at the Vase Funeral Home, Flaming Gorge Chapel, in Green River Wyoming, where friends may call from noon until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Interment, Riverview Cemetery, Green River, Wyoming. May God Who calls our dear ones home and grants them peace and rest, Give us the strength and faith to say that he alone knows best-We'll miss you Ray
PARTON, Harry E. The death of Harry E. Parton occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital, on the afternoon of Friday June 4 1915 after an illness of many months duration. Mr Parton was born in Portobello Staffordshire, England Jan 30th 1854. He grew in manhood in his native land and in that country was married to Miss Mary Gee. They came to the United States in 1881 locating first in Erie Colorado. Then years later they came to Rock Springs and the remainder of their lives was spent here. Mrs. Parton passed away on January 3, 1911 and since that time Mr. Parton has been in declining health. Of a family of eight children four have passed away and four are left to mourn the loss of their parents. Those living are William, Enoch, Frank and Margaret. He also leaves seven half sisters and one half brother who reside in Colorado. He was widely acquainted in Sweetwater county and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. The funeral services took place on Tuesday afternoon, at the Congregational church and were conducted by the Rev. F. C. Lewis. The services were under the auspices of the Knights and Ladies of the Golden Eagle who were present in a body
PAWLESKA, Herbert 74, of 341 Bramwell St., Green River, died Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River, Pawleska had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born on Aug. 17, 1928, in North Loupe, Neb., the son of the late Anton and Flossie May Brown Pawleska. He attended schools in North Loupe. He married Catherine Anna Zwiener in Green River on March 25, 1950. Pawleska was employed as an equipment operator for FMC for 38 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His interests included vacationing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Catherine of Green River; two sons, Everett Pawleska of Ogden, Utah, and John Pawleska and wife Terry of Green River; three daughters, Elaine Boyer and husband Don, Deanna Bakkala and husband Alan, and Linda Maynard and husband Bud, all of Green River; one brother, Everett Dean Pawleska of Green River; one sister, Evie McDonald of Green River; 10 grandchildren, Steve Boyer, Jeremy Boyer, Heather Boyer, Cory Pawleska, Troy Pawleska, Crystal Hansen, Samantha Maynard, Randy Maynard, Melissa Yoshimume and Jennifer Geiger; six great-grandchildren, Kadie Hansen, Haley Hansen, Ashley Boyer, Kyle Boyer, Katrina Maynard and Madison Maynard; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Edward Pawleska; and one sister, Mary Pish. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2003, at the church. The Rev. Tom Sheridan will officiate. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Friday afternoon from 4-8 p.m. and again Saturday morning at the church until time of service.
PENROD, Margaret The sad death of Mrs. Margaret Penrod occurred at. her homo in Reliance about 2 o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. Penrod was only 19 years of age, and she was a well known resident of both Reliance and Rock Springs. She was married to Earl Penrod about two years ago. They had been married only a short time when Mr. Penrod was called to the colors, he is In France at the present time with the 91st division. Besides hot husband she leaves to mourn her her death her father and mother. Mr and Mrs. Richard Daniels, and sisters, Louise. Elsie, Deihi and Ruth, and brothers. Leonard, Richard and Clifford, all of Reliance also a brother, Melvln, of Salt Lake City, and Edgar. also sister Sadie, of Camp Cody, who has been here since the 12th faithfully nursing her now departed sister. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. The funeral service took place from Ace's undertaking parlors Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. ( Friday January 24, 1919 Rock Springs Miner)
PLESTONJAK, The death of Mrs. Antonio Plestonjak occurred at her home. in Reliance on Monday, May 11th. from pneumonia. She leaves a husband and three small sons to mourn her death. She was thirty-eight years of age. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning. from the North Side Catholic church (May 16, 1914 Rock Springs Miner)
PRATER, Kenneth A. Prater, 72, of Niland, Calif., died Oct. 29, 2002, at the Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley, Calif. He was born on Dec. 27, 1929, in McCurtain County, Okla., the son of Alvie and Leona Mae Shelton Prater. He moved to Arizona where he met and married Bessie L. Stover in Florence, Ariz., on April 27, 1947.
Prater had been self-employed as a concrete finisher, landscaper and welder for many years until his retirement. His interests were hunting, fishing, welding and kids. He and his wife spent several summers in Farson with their sons. Survivors include his wife, Bessie of Niland; two sons, Larry Prater and wife Lynn, Steve Prater and wife Marie, all of Farson; five daughters, Clara McLain and husband Jay of Eagle Creek, Ore., Ellen Morrison and husband John of Chehalis, Wash., Diana McLain of Oregon City, Ore., Lola Sofich and husband Chuck of Clackamas, Ore., and Mary Riordan and husband Mike of Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Melvin Prater of Niland, Andy Prater and Terry Prater, both of Broken Bow, Okla.; six sisters, Esther Evans, Virginia O'Brien, Lila Highful, all of Broken Bow, Bernice Murray of Brawley, Shirley Hardy of Amarillo, Texas, and Patsy Bancil of California; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, in Brawley. Graveside services and interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson.
PUGHE, Dr. Tialiliesin Wilim Owen On Saturday, October 7, 1893 Dr. Tialiliesin Wilim Owen Pughe died of phthisis pulmonalis at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Griff W. Edwards. A messenger was prompotly dispatched to Mr. Edwards who was at one of his sheep camps and he arrived in time to assist in the obsequies on Sunday afternoon. The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the local lodge here took full charge of the funeral and interred the remains with all the solemnity and impressiveness so characteristic of the Masonic burial services. Although far from home he breathed his last among friends who smoothed his pillow and watched over him with tenderness and love as the tide of life quietly ebbed away. Upon his casket, as it lay in the tomb, the sprig of green fell from the hand of each Masonic brother with as affectionate a "farewell" as if the life they had battled against the world side by side ad knew each others sorrows ad triumphs The demise of Dr, Pughe is melancholy in the extreme. Young in wars, 38 years of age .He was advancing rapidly to the top of his profession in Liverpool, Englaud, when the dread disease began crumbling his constitution until finally he had to surrender to its attacks and he left for the Rocky mountains on the 13th of September to visit Mr. and Mrs. Edwards and seek recuperation by change of climate. He arrived in Roek Springs on Sunday, Oct. 1st, very weak and in physical distress, owing to the light air. Whilc crossing Sherman Hill. the highest point on the road, he experienced great difficulty in breathing and thought every minute was his last. After resting several days and receiving every comfort the within power of Mrs. Edwards to give, he seemed to feel better and his spirits revived but it was not to be. The grim messenger claimed him at last. Dr. Pughe was a companion in boyhood days of Mr. Griff W. Edwards having been born in their native town of Aocrdover,.Merionethshire, Wales, lie graduated from Guy's hospital, London, and was one of too most prominent physicians and surgeons in Liverpool. England, but although early cut down in his field of use fullness the medical profession is better that la once lived. The pall bearers were Dr. Norton, Dr. Field, Frank H. Hamlin, James Holmes, William J. Johnston and Lloyd P. Thomas. Requiescat in pace.
ROGAN, Charles, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon at No. 10. He was loading wood, and it is supposed he had pulled a piece of lumber from the bottom that was protruding out, making the pile away, which with the high wind, toppled it over on top of him. He was struck across the head in a couple of places making deep gashes, and across the back of his neck which broke his neck and killed him instantly. The accident occurred after his noon hour, and he was found by Elmer Moffitt. The deceased was the son of the late Patrick Rogan and was born at old Fort Laramie July 15, 1885. He came to Rock Springs with his parents when two years old and had spent almost his entire live in this community where he had a great many friends. He leaves four brothers, James, George, John and Frank Rogan; and three sisters, Mrs. John L. Reynolds, Mrs. Jesse James and Miss Mamie Rogan. The funeral services will be held at the South Side Catholic church next Monday morning at ten o'clock March 19, 1915 Rock Springs Rocket
RADOSEVICH, George, The funeral of George Radovlch, a little two year old boy, was held from the North Side Catholic church on Thursday afternoon. His death occurred on Wednesday. (Rock Springs Miner May 16, 1914)
RADOSEVICH, Steve V. 100, died March 8, 2007, at The Inn at Deer Run Assisted Living in Star Valley, where he had been residing for about 2 weeks. Radosevich was born Dec. 5, 1906, in Gallup, N.M., one of six children of George and Mary Radosevich. His family moved to Rock Springs in 1911 where they owned and operated the Yellowstone Grocery. and cabins in Blairtown. There he met and married, Arlie Teters, his bride of 75 years. He attended school in Rock Springs, but spent most of his time at the stockyard in Blairtown. His father said he graduated from the stockyard in eighth grade and went to work, tending mine horses for the Blairtown mine. During the Depression, his father purchased the Willow Creek Ranch in Browns Park, Utah, and Radosevich and his family moved out there to operate it. After his fathers death, he purchased the Ranch from his siblings. He worked from time to time for Wyoming Game and Fish. He later worked for Utah Fish and Game for 10 years. He received many awards and citations for his public relations role for the state. His interests included hosting many festive occasions at his home, hard work and people. He is survived by his three children, Alex and wife Joan of Willow Creek Ranch in Browns Park, and Mary Lou Moser and husband Carl, with whom he lived for the last two years, and Georgann Besso and husband Chuck, all of Star Valley; one foster son, Donald Lindsley and wife Carma of Granger; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; wife; three sisters in infancy and sister Angela Yardas; two brothers, John and George; a grandson, Paul Besso; several brother- and sister-in-laws; one niece; and one nephew. Pallbearers will include Michael and Zane Radosevich, Ron Besso, Don Lindsley, Philip Hardy and Bill Kunkel. Honorary pallbearers will include Steve Brayton, Terry Ried, Jack Lytle, Tom, Joe, John and Larry Radosevich, Marc and T. Wright Dickinson, John Hmenia, Vernon Mrak, Frank Shiflar, Alfred Jereb, Rudy Pivik, Steve and Bill Logan, Don Moon and Fred Radosevich. Funeral services are pending.
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