Obituaries
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KENNETH MARTIN BURLESON
Feb. 20, 1936 – Feb. 11, 2012
Kenneth Martin Burleson, 75, of Newcastle, died at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Feb. 11, 2012, after an extended illness. As per Kenny's request, cremation has taken place. A 'celebration of life' is planned for July of this year, in the place his life began the Black Hills of South Dakota. Cards and condolences can be sent to Beckie Burleson, 224 4th Ave., Newcastle WY 82701.
KENNETH FALL
Dec. 5, 1934 – Feb. 6, 2012
Funeral services for Kenneth Fall were held at 10 a.m. on Feb. 10 at Gillette Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Doug Rumsey of Antelope Valley Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Kenny left us to join his Heavenly Father on Feb. 6, 2012, at Close To Home Hospice, of natural causes, with his wife by his side. Memorials are suggested to benefit the Close To Home Hospice. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Kenny's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette WY 82716, or via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.
HARLAN G. HANSON
July 27, 1942 – Jan. 31, 2012
Harlan G. Hanson Jr., 69, of Moorcroft, passed away Jan. 31, 2012, at the Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, after a long battle with cancer. A Memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Feb. 11 at The Vineyard at Pine Haven, with Pastor Duke Taber officiating. Military honors will be performed by the VFW Post 8473 Honor Guard of Moorcroft. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, S.D. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis. Friends and family may sign his online guest register and leave written condolences at www.blackhillsfuneralhome.com.
GARRY G. JOHNSON
Aug. 1, 1941 – Feb. 8, 2012
Funeral services for Newcastle native Garry Johnson, 70, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Paul Holland officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle under direction of Worden Funeral Directors. The family prefers memorial contributions to Weston County Physical Therapy. Visitation was scheduled for Feb. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Worden Chapel. Mr. Johnson died unexpectedly on Feb. 8, 2012, at Weston County Health Services, following a brief illness.
