Champion Kane Funeral Home, 689 Meridian Street, Sheridan, WY (2026)

02/13/2026

Ronald H. Stellingwerf
(AKA Boxhead)

Ronald H. Stellingwerf, affectionately known as “Boxhead,” passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born May 23, 1945, to Harry and Steffie Stellingwerf and was raised in Billings, Montana along with his older sister, Patricia.

After graduating from high school in 1963, Ron began his first part-time Forest Service job as a fire lookout in Slate Creek, Idaho. He went on to attend the University of Montana in Missoula, earning a bachelor’s degree in Forestry in 1971. Following graduation, he married his wife Kathy and they returned to Slate Creek, Idaho, for a full-time position with the Forest Service thus beginning his life long career.

In 1975, they began building their family with the arrival of their first son, Kenneth. Two years later, in 1977, they happily welcomed their second son, Kevin.

Ron dedicated 40 years with the Forest Service, living and serving in several communities throughout his career, including Slate Creek, Idaho; Wisdom, Montana; Camp Crook and Lemmon, South Dakota; Sheridan, Montana; and eventually Sheridan, Wyoming. He retired on September 3, 2005 from the Bighorn National Forest in Sheridan, Wyoming, as the Resource Staff Officer closing a career marked by hard work, integrity, and a deep respect for the land he loved. On September 4, 2005, Ron proudly announced he had perfected retirement.

On April 7, 2000, Ron married Julia Jones Watson, and together they blended their family of five children. Ron’s life was rooted in the outdoors. He found great joy in fishing—especially fly fishing—hunting, s***t shooting, and time spent in nature. In quieter moments, he enjoyed tying flies, reloading shells, reading, and crafting beautiful custom fishing rods for family and friends. As much as he loved the outdoors, nothing meant more to Ron than his family and friends.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Harry and Steffie Stellingwerf; his sister, Patricia Olson (Sage); his son, Christopher Watson; his mother-in-law, Patricia Jones; his brother-in-law, Patrick Jones; his grandson, Braxton Quinn; his niece, Laurie Spika; and his nephew, James Jones.

Ron is survived his wife, Julia; his children, Kenneth Stellingwerf, Kevin Stellingwerf (Shannon), Kacee Mallinson (Trent), and Jenny Watson Thom. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Brady, Brianna, Brooke, Robert, Brittlee, Mollie, William, Daniel, Noah, Riley, Jerek, and Kaylia; and his great-grandchildren, Ashton, Josie, Waylon, James, Elliott, Ella, Leanna, and Isabella, who is due March 23rd. He is further survived by his brothers-in-law, Sage Olson and Dennis Jones (Jennifer); his sister-in-law, Jennifer Konrad (Dale); niece Teri (Todd) Wilson; and last, but certainly not least, his trusty best friend and hunting companion, his dog, Guage.

Ron will be remembered for his steady character, strong morals, and deep love for family, friends, and the outdoors. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the traditions he passed down, and the wild places he so faithfully served and protected.

Please join family and friends as we celebrate his life on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Sheridan County Sportsman’s Association with a luncheon to follow. Inurnment will take place at Sullivan Cemetery, Winthrop, Washington at a later date.

If you are unable to attend the service please click the link below to attend via live stream. https://boxcast.tv/view/ronald-stellingwerf-celebration-of-life-r16ue9ptejgamkgr3clt

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/
Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

02/13/2026

John Earl Yeager, 86, of Sheridan, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.

Services are pending at this time.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/

Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

02/10/2026

Teddy "Ted" A Hodges 63 of Sheridan, WY passed away on February 9, 2026.

Ted was born in Colorado and raised along side his three brothers by his loving parents, Walt and Judy Hodges. Ted spent his youthful summers at his grandfather's cattle ranch working along side his Uncle Leland. He married his high school sweetheart, Janee and together they raised two beautiful daughters, Jessie and Brandi.

He worked for Coors Brewing Company for 36 years and after he retired to Sheridan, WY. Ted spent many years as a volunteer Fire Fighter for Central City Volunteer Fire Department, volunteering his time to his local community. Ted was an "outdoor man", he could be found hunting, fishing, camping, and horseback riding. If he wasn't out hunting you would find him at home with his dogs and grand babies, just hanging out. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, brother, grandfather, Uncle, and friend.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walt and Judy Hodges and his son, Teddy. He is survived by his wife, Janee; his daughters Jessie (Joe) and Brandi (Anthony); grandchildren Colton, Cash, and Charlotte; his brothers, Scott, Robbie (Chloe), and David (Teresa) and several aunts/uncles, cousins, and nieces/nephews.

A Celebration of Teddy's Life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/

Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

02/02/2026

James M. Moses passed away on January 31, 2026 in Sheridan, Wyoming. He spent his final months being cared for by the wonderful staff of the Busy Bees and the Greenhouse Living.

Jim was born on April 22, 1939 to James C. and Marion Moses in Wolf Point Montana. He graduated from Wolf Point High School and married his high school sweetheart, June. Together they had two sons, Michael and Jeffrey. He was drafted into the Army, serving in the Intelligence Division during the Korean Conflict.

Jim worked his way through college and graduated from Denver University. Jim began his long banking career in Laramie, Wyoming with Capital Savings and Loan. He moved to Cheyenne with Wyoming State Bank which later became Key Bank. While in Cheyenne he met and married Barbara Harrison Sundahl. He was transferred to the Denver branch to build the real-estate division, and later to Cody, Wyoming to head up the Cody, Powell and Meeteetse Banks and work them through a transition of new ownership. He was then asked to move to Steamboat Springs, Colorado to start a new bank, which included a new charter, staffing, temporary facility and design and build a new bank building. Upon completion of that, First Interstate Bank asked him to build the Jackson bank which began his connection to and service for the Jackson Hole community.

When Jim arrived to work in Jackson, First Interstate Bank was a kiosk in the grocery store with two employees. He began recruiting staff, renting space for them to work, and acquired land to build a new bank. He set up a program to assist employees with housing and included apartments in the new building. He became actively involved with the Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust, and assisted in the financing of many affordable housing projects for teachers, firefighters, law enforcement, and working families in Jackson.

With the backing of the FIB Foundation Jim helped get the Center for the Arts in Jackson built and served on the Center’s board of directors until 2016. He served on the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole board as a member and president, and aided numerous non profit boards when they needed assistance of any kind. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce named Jim ‘Citizen of the Year’ in 2008.

He was a proud mentor and supporter of the Teton County women who founded Womentum. After retiring from First Interstate, Jim and a group of investors took over a financially defaulted Rocky Mountain Bank. As President, along with the investors who recapitalized the bank, he brought it back within a year, working with the existing employees and its previous board. His love for employees and his community was apparent throughout his time in Jackson and his career.

In 2018, Jim retired from banking and he and Bobbi moved to Palm Desert to enjoy time with granddaughters and warm walks all winter. They spent summers in Sheridan, Wyoming and helped care for his mother-in-law during her final years. He and Bobbi moved to Sheridan full time in 2023.

When not working Jim’s passions were motorcycles and cars. He spent hours researching each and every vehicle he ever purchased. Sometimes rebuilding vintage bikes and always adding some fabulous accessories. Every holiday and many weekends were spent on motorcycles, exploring the back roads all over the states and Canada. He gave up the motorcycles, replacing them with sports cars when he moved to Jackson. No close racetracks to practice riding skills made that decision for him. He took excellent care of each vehicle so that when he wanted to trade for a new adventure there was always a ready buyer for the old.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Marion Moses, brother, Fritz, son, Michael, and grandson, Derek.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara, brother Timothy (Joanne), son Jeff (Kelly), stepsons Charles Sundahl (Mia) and James Sundahl (Lacy), grandchildren Jessica Schmidt, Jazmin and Kaylee Sundahl, and great granddaughter Caroline Schmidt, nieces Alita Moses, Stacey and Clair, nephews Chris and Oliver Moses.

The family asks that any memorials be directed to Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust, Womentum of Jackson Hole, and Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/

Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

01/30/2026

Roland Charles Smith, 78, of Sheridan, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Sheridan VA Medical Center.

Interment will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., located in the Juniper Heights section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/

Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

01/27/2026

Kaylea “Kay” Dillie, 60, of Rozet, Wyoming was born on November 20, 1965, in Laramie, Wyoming to Janet and William Hersig. Kaylea Dillie passed away on January 19, 2026, in Gillette, Wyoming.

Kay was a bright, loving, and vibrant spirit whose presence filled every room she entered.

Kay married her soulmate, Valentine Dillie, on January 2, 1982. Together they built a life filled with devotion, laughter, and deep family roots that they passed on to their children and grandchildren.

Anyone who knew Kay knew that she faced serious heart problems for more than 20 years. She met those challenges with courage, humor, and incredible strength. Though she fought bravely for so long, her heart finally grew too tired. Even through her struggles, she remained the same joyful, generous soul that everyone loved.

She enjoyed spending time outside whenever she could and found peace in tending to her garden. She had a lifelong passion for horses and a special fondness for hummingbirds—tiny visitors that always seemed to bring her joy. She lived her life with an open heart, a generous smile, and a warmth that made strangers feel like lifelong friends.

She is survived by her husband, Valentine Dillie; her daughter, Brandy Marshall, and Brandy’s three children—Lainie, Kinlie, and Hudsen; and her son, Brad Dillie, his wife Melanie, and their
daughter Ashlynn. Kay adored her children, but being a grandmother was one of the greatest joys of her life. Her grandkids were truly her world. Kay also held a deep love for her nieces and nephews, treating each of them with the same kindness, laughter, and support she shared with everyone close to her.

Known for her happy, flamboyant personality, Kay shared love freely and loudly. She never knew a stranger, and she made everyone around her feel seen, valued, and cared for. Her laughter, her energy, and her unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.

A Service will be held on Friday, February 6th, 2026, at Journey Church in Gillette, Wyoming at 10:30 A.M., with a reception to follow at the church. Chaplain Alicia Matheson will be officiating.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/
Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

01/26/2026

Myrna Loy Rosemary Hochhaus, 87, of Sheridan, Wyoming Passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Independence, Iowa, the eldest daughter of Burdeen and Helen Possehl. She and her younger sister, Karen, were the best of friends, and never stopped laughing when they were together.

Myrna Loy was a Registered Nurse, and worked in many nursing positions in Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, finally making her home in Sheridan, Wyoming in 1977, with her husband, Bruce, and their three children, Mary Slipp (Peter), Mark Hochhaus (Sherri), and Margaret Wynne (Allan).

She loved working in Sheridan Hospital Pediatrics, but her favorite nursing was later in her working life, caring for patients within their homes. This calling was true to her feisty, independent, loving spirit, and ultimately, how she spent her later years herself – at home, cared for by her loving family. She loved her family, crossword puzzles, books, going to Mass at Holy Name Church, socializing with her many friends, and of course, a dedicated Dog Mom to the
end.

A Public viewing will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 10:00AM followed by the Rosary to begin at 10:30AM at the Holy Name Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow the Rosary at 11:00AM with a reception to follow in the Holy Name Parish Hall.

Interment will take place after the reception in the Juniper Heights Sections of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

If you are unable to attend the service please click the link below to attend via live stream.
https://boxcast.tv/view/mass-of-christian-burial-for-myrna-hochhaus-lukr3f3ifzz59us6khhm

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/
Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

01/26/2026

Jeanne Audrey Ott, 98, of Sheridan, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/

Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

01/26/2026

A funeral service for Darlene Rose Pearce, a 96-year-old Wyoming resident who passed away on January 24 in Sheridan, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 7, at the Cloud Peak Bible Church in Manderson, with Pastor Don Wood officiating. A 12:00 P.M. luncheon will be held there, following the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Champion Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan. Burial will be held in the spring in Mount View Cemetery in Basin.

Darlene was born on November 3, 1929, in the country at home on her parents, farm near Amazonia, Missouri. Her parents were Henry Harry Lammers and Ida May Cain Lammers. She attended a country school in Missouri until the family moved to San Francisco, California, probably when she was in fifth grade. Darlene was the second youngest of 14 children.

Babysitting was Darlene's first job outside the home. Her first job other than taking care of children was working in Zinke's Shoe Repair in downtown San Francisco, when World War II ended.

When she was in 11th grade, she quit school in order to help her mother who had become diabetic.

In the mid-1940s, Darlene's sister Marge moved to Worland, Wyoming. A little later, Darlene moved to Worland to be with her sister.

For as long as Darlene could remember, she had been a Christian. When she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior, she was so young that she didn't recall the exact time she invited Him into her heart. Church has always been a very important part of her life, no matter where she has lived.

She met John Leonard Pearce, a young Oklahoma man, in Worland in the Assembly of God Church after he had been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. John and Darlene were married on December 29, 1946.

They had three children, Leonard Donald, then two girls, Rose Mary, and Chiquita May.

Darlene spent a lot of time on drilling and well-servicing locations since that was John's form of employment. During those times, she did the cooking, cleaning, and laundry for her family, often traveling on these jobs to states outside of Wyoming.

For many years in Worland and then near Manderson, she did the book work for John's and Dons well drilling and servicing business and her careful work was very much appreciated. During the 1990s, she did an excellent job working for the local school district, first as a cook in the cafeteria and then as a custodian.

Darlene's husband John passed away in October 2010. At this time, she is survived by her son Don (Susan) Pearce, son-in-law Richard Rude, and seven grandchildren: Raymond (Heidi) Pearce, Paul Pearce, Brian Pearce, and Tom Pearce, Jon (Mattie) Walton, Brady (Sharrie) Walton, and Andrew (Alexis) Walton. Darlene is survived by seven great grandchildren.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, and two daughters, Rose Rude and Chiquita Walton.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/
Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

01/26/2026

Kyle Brandon Bettcher, age 48, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 22, 2026, from a work related accident. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend. His passing leaves a profound void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.

He was born October 11, 1977, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Roger and Dixie Bettcher. He graduated from Sheridan High School and he attended a trade school in Denver, Colorado, where he was certified for HVAC. He had worked for JB Sheet Metal, Total Comfort, Powder River Heating and cooling and was currently working for Alpine Climate Control.

Family meant everything to Kyle. He was a proud and dedicated father to his children, Kayden (10), Alexus (13), and Mylee (18), and a loving husband to his wife, Teri Adamson. Time spent with his family was his greatest joy, and he built his life around being present for the people he loved most.

An outdoors man at heart, Kyle loved fishing, camping, hunting, snowmobiling, and riding dirt bikes. He also had a natural talent for fixing cars and working with his hands—skills that reflected both his curiosity and determination. Kyle spent 25 years in the HVAC industry, where he was known for his strong work ethic, reliability, dedication to his craft, and his commitment to safety.

Kyle is survived by his wife, Teri Adamson; his children, Kayden, Alexus, and Mylee; his parents, Roger Bettcher and Dixie Bettcher (Ayles); his mother-in-law, Kathy Adamson; his sister, Stacie Bettcher (Kenny Rosalez); his sisters-in-law, Angela Redd (Justin Redd) and Samantha Minor (Ryan Minor); his uncle, Dennis Bettcher, and aunt, Janice Bettcher; his nephews, Colton Rosalez (Lilly Rosalez), Quinton Rosalez (Hope Porter), Zaxtyn Rosalez, David Redd, Codi Minor, Hunter Minor, and Wyatt Minor; his nieces, Mersedees Redd and Breeann Watson; his great-niece, Isabella Watson; and his great-nephews, Royal Watson. He is also remembered fondly by many extended family members and friends whose lives he touched.

Those who knew Kyle will remember his strength, his love for the outdoors, and the way he always showed up for others. Though his life was cut far too short, his legacy lives on through his children, his family, and the countless memories shared with him.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 12:00pm with a service to follow in Honor of Kyle's life at 1:00 pm in the Champion Kane Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Kevin Jones officiating. A Celebration Of Life will follow the service at the Elks Lodge.

Graveside services will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm in the Juniper Heights Section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial cash fund has been established at Citco Federal Credit Union, 502 N Main St., Sheridan, Wyoming, to support the education of Kyle’s children.

Online condolences may be written at
https://www.kanefuneral.com/
Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

01/23/2026

Daryl Jennings, DOB-02/09/1944 DOD-01/21/2026

They are not stars but holes in heaven where our loved ones can look down upon us and smile. Daryl passed away at home on January 21, 2026.

Daryl was born into a military family, where they moved often. Born in Michigan, the family lived in New Mexico, California, Florida, Scotland and Delaware. He knew he wanted to be a biologist from an early age, and pursued bachelor and master degrees in fisheries management at New Mexico State University. A brief invitation from Uncle Sam(drafted) sent Daryl to the US Army in Ft. Bragg, NC, then he returned to the University of Louisville to work on a PhD in water ecology. In 1976, he was oﬀered a permanent fisheries biologist position with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone not only oﬀered him a career but he met a wild and crazy Wyoming girl who would capture his heart and they began a journey of 47 years together.

In 1980 Daryl transferred to the Blackfeet Reservation on a cooperative agreement to establish instream flows for fisheries and worked as the manager of the Creston Fish Culture Center outside Kalispell, MT. In 1984 they moved to Denver as a fisheries biologist for the Mountain and Plains Region, and Regional Coordinator for western states in the Federal Aid Program. Daryl retired in 2005 and followed Judy’s career back to Yellowstone where he was a park volunteer, filming, developing and producing podcasts.

Travel and adventure defined his life, as he said they honeymooned in Yellowstone for a year (we lived there) took adventures throughout Mexico, visited Caribbean Islands, as an avid birder he birded in Belize, Costa Rica, Alaska, Cuba, Mexico, Africa, Galapagos, Peru, and Ecuador. His adventures ranged from snorkeling with hammerhead sharks in Galapagos, hiking over 700 miles in Yellowstone, hunting, fishing and hiking the Bighorns, sea kayaking in the Sea of Cortez, touring the streets of Havana, observing the wildebeest migration in Kenya, hiking the Inca trail at Machu Pichu, climbing Mayan ruins and temples in Guatemala, Belize and Mexico, crossing the Arctic Circle, minding his steps in England, visiting 51 National Parks, drinking beers with friends on porches throughout the US and world, playing broomball, wallyball, volleyball, softball, white water rafting the Colorado River in Utah and the River of No Return (Salmon) in Idaho, moonlight cross country ski trips, hot potting at Boiling River, chasing sunsets, following Sand hill crane migrations, listening to elk bugle on the South Arm of Yellowstone Lake, seeing a total eclipse of the sun, and truly enjoying our national park areas and national refuges. The adventures may have ended but the memories will last forever. Anyone who knew him, knew he always was up for just about anything, as he often quoted - “Judy, HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS”. Daryl leaves behind the love of his life Judy, lots of family throughout the country and friends throughout the world.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/

Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

01/22/2026

Sharon Walters-Ritz, age 69, passed away on January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Sharon was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan. In 1978, she moved to Wyoming, where she built a life, raised her family, and became a cherished member of her community.

She attended cosmetology school at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. After settling in Wyoming, Sharon worked for many years as a bookkeeper at NAPA Auto Parts. An entrepreneur at heart, she later opened her own secondhand baby clothing store, Baby’s Trading Post. Her passion for health and wellness led her to become a certified personal trainer, a role that reflected her commitment to fitness and helping others live healthier lives.

Sharon had a deep love for sewing, crafting, and creativity. She spent many years attending craft fairs across Wyoming, South Dakota, and Michigan, where she became fondly known as “the Moose Lady.” She also loved fishing and spending time outdoors. One of her most treasured memories was a backpacking trip in the Bighorn Mountains with her three children to celebrate her 60th birthday.

Sharon is survived by her loving spouse, Ken Ritz; her brother, Mark (Diane) Walters; her children, John (Kayla) Boam, Travis (Angie) Boam, and Alisha (David) Oneyear; and her beloved grandchildren, Brenna, Macklynn, Easton, Blakely, Bridger, and Kashton.

Sharon will be remembered for her creativity, strength, love of family, and the joy she brought to those around her.

A Open House in Honor of Sharon's Life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M., located in the Champion Kane Reception Hall.

Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/
Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

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