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Louie Shifrar, long-time Rock Springs resident, passed away on January 22, 2022 with family at his bedside in Sheridan, Wyoming. Louie was born September 19, 1927 in Cumberland, Wyoming to Louis Gorenc and Mary Resnik Gorenc. Louie Attended schools in Winton and graduated from Reliance High School in 1945. He drove the school bus from age 14-to 18 for the coal camps (Winton, Stansbury, and Dines). Summers and breaks, he worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. Louie was drafted into the Army in November 1943. He served with the 12th Constabulary Squadron stationed in Germany as a Tech 4 Sergeant. Lou received an honorable discharge in March 1947. He then attended the University...

Curt M. Funk, 78, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for the last 25 years and is a former resident of West Linn, Oregon.Mr. Funk was born on January 23, 1942 in Portland, Oregon; the son of Ivor Stack and Mary Zeller. He attended schools in West Linn, Oregon and was a 1960 graduate of West Linn High School. Curt also attended Oregon State University where he earned a Bachelors'' Degree in Wildlife Management. Mr. Funk married Susan F. Schuppel on July 24, 1965 in Willamette, Oregon. He worked for the water department in West Linn, Oregon for 25 years until his retirement in...

Harry Carr, 67, of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on Saturday, May, 16, 2020 at Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Columbus, Montana. Harry was born on April 15, 1953 in Columbus, Montana, the son of Lloyd Carr and Selma Larsen Carr. He was employed at Pacific Corporation for over thirty years as an operator and retired in 2012. Harry was endlessly fascinated by this world. He loved his music, traveling, and all forms of exploration. Survivors include one brother, Tommy Carr of Rock Springs, Wyoming, two sisters, Penny Carr of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Debbie Carlson and husband Jyme of Benson,...

Steve Walter Gennett, 82, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 11 years and is a former resident of Charlevoix, Michigan. Mr. Gennett was born on April 5, 1937 in Charlevoix, Michigan; the son of Clifford Gannett and Margaret Gornell. Steve attended schools in Michigan and was a 1955 graduate of the Charlevoix High School. He married Suzanne Joyce Ostrum on July 8, 1967 in Charlevoix, Michigan, and she preceded him in death on April 26, 2019 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Mr. Gennett served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1960 to 1966, and was a member of the American...

Cremation has taken place; a Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

The family respectfully requests donations be made in Brent's memory to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 333 Broadway Street, Suite 220, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901. Graveside Services and Inurnment will be conducted at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Mary Lou was born December 19, 1928 in Carroll, Nebraska. Following Cremation, services will be conducted at a later date. The family respectfully request donations in Mary Lou's memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 330 Broadway Street, Suite 220, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.

Cremation will take place; a Celebration of Life will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Cremation will take place; no services will be conducted at her request. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Cremation will take place; A Private Family Memorial Service will take place. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Cremation will take place; a Celebration of Life with Military Honors will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Following Cremation; a Celebration of Life will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 6, 2023 at First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Condolences may be left at [email protected]

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. January 31, 2023 at Saints Cyril Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A Vigil Service with Rosary will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. January 30, 2023. Inurnment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

Cremation will take place; a Celebration of Life will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Cremation has taken place; a Celebration of Life will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Living Hope Baptist Church, 295 Munroe Avenue, Green River, Wyoming. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Cremation will take place; a Celebration of Life will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Military Honors Graveside Services and Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday January 19, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River, Wyoming. A Rosary will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday January 18, 2023 at the church. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Cremation will take place; a Celebration of Life will be conducted at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Services will be held in the Spring in North Dakota where his remains will be placed in his family plot. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com