Obituaries

Richard Harold ‘Dick’ Chizek

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 1:42pm

Jan. 21, 1939 – March 20, 2024
Richard Harold “Dick” Chizek passed away March 20, 2024, at his home in Chadron, Nebraska, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 21, 1939, in Chadron to Thomas and Marvel Chizek. He was the fifth of six children.
Dick was united in marriage to his loving wife, Sandi, on August 16, 1975. They combined their families to include two daughters and two sons.

Death notice: John Hoffman

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 1:41pm

Funeral services for John Hoffman will be held Tuesday, April 2, at 10 a.m. at the Lovell LDS Stake Center. Viewing/visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the stake center. Interment to follow at the Lovell Cemetery.

Lenora Yvonne Knosp

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:34am

Jan. 16, 1952 – March 18, 2024
Lenora Yvonne (Holdren) Knosp, 72, passed peacefully Monday, March 18, 2024, in Powell.
Lenora “Bonnie” was born Jan. 16, 1952, in Worland.
She enjoyed spending her time being crafty when she wasn’t making memories with her family. “My greatest achievements in life are my kids and grandkids.” - Bonnie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett Melvin Holdren and Vivian Jane (Brunk) Holdren, beloved husband Gary Neal Knosp, son David Dean Selhaver and grandson Jacob Charles Adey.

Jerry Harm Harms

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:33am

Feb. 18, 1961 – March 10, 2024
Jerry Harm Harms lost his battle with cancer on March 10, 2024.
Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Jerry managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. In his final days, he was surrounded by his children, who he adored more than anything else in the world, his loving wife, grandchildren and family.

Robert Garrison Brown

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:47am

April 10, 1998 – March 4, 2024
On March 4, 2024, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend Robert Garrison Brown joined his ancestors in the halls of Valhalla.
Robert was born to Janelle and Kody Brown, the sixth child of a big, unconventional family.  

Wendy Roth

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:46am

Feb. 6, 1969 – March 6, 2024
Wendy Roth was born February 6, 1969, on her older sister’s birthday, in Billings and passed away March 6, 2024, in Lovell at the age of 55. She was the third of four children of Gerry and Sharon Roth.
She grew up in Powell, Shoshoni, Wyoming, and McGrath, Alaska. She graduated from Shoshoni High School and moved to Provo, Utah, for a time until moving to Salt Lake City in a top floor Avenues apartment, where she would crawl out the window and sit on the roof.

Roberta Mae Pitt Dunsmore

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:42am

April 16, 1940 – Feb. 29, 2024
Roberta Mae Pitt Dunsmore passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on February 29, 2024, after suffering a stroke a few days earlier. She was lovingly cared for during her final hours by her own private nursing staff, daughter Lori Dunsmore, grandson Michael Dunsmore and granddaughters Nicole Behunin, Rachael Thurgood and Kari Torgersen.

Death Notice: James Anthony Pearce

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:41am

James Anthony Pearce, 101, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.
Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time. Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell was in charge of arrangements.

Ina Jane Olsen Snell

Published by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:47pm

Jan. 2, 1940 – March 2, 2024
Ina Jane Olsen Snell, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.
Ina was born January 2, 1940, in Basin to Delbert M. and Lydia Olsen. She was married to Golden C. Snell Jr. on July 10, 1959, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together, they had five sons, Barry (DaLea), Greg (Colleen), Quinn (Kristen), Sam (Emily) and Dustin (Christine).

Daniel Baird Bennion

Published by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:46pm

Dec. 23, 1951 – Feb. 28, 2024
Daniel Baird Bennion, 72, a longtime resident of Powell, died from an unexpected and advanced pancreatic cancer in his home on February 28, 2024.
Dan was born at the Powell Hospital on December 23, 1951, to Wayne Harvey and Reva (Baird) Bennion as the third of five children. He was raised in Cowley and became close with his siblings and cousins who lived nearby.