Barbara Curran, 85, of Cheyenne, passed peacefully on January 28, 2021.
Barbara Sue was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Frank and Clare Pysklo on November 30, 1955.
Later the family moved to Cheyenne where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Barbara was part of a group of women who became pen pals with servicemen stationed overseas during the Korean War. This is how she met the love of her life, William “Bill”. They fell in love and the rest is history. Barbara and Bill were married for 66 years until his recent passing.
Together they had four children: Linda, William “Patrick”, Michael, and Peggy.
Barbara worked as a secretary for different firms in Cheyenne. She was active in the Cheyenne Doll Club. Her many interests included antiques which led her and her husband to own and Operate Golden Key Antiques in Cheyenne.
She is survived by siblings, Frank “Butch” Pysklo, and Linda Fredrick; her sons, Patric Curran (Sandy) and Mike Curran (Jeanette); her daughter, Peggy Kenyon (Kenneth; eight grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; her daughter, Linda; and one grandchild.
At the family’s request there will be no memorial service at this time.
Donations can be made in her name to Meals on Wheels.
Curtis “Lee” Everling, 86, of Cheyenne, died on January 28, 2021 in Cheyenne.
He was born on May 25, 1934.
Lee served in the United States Air Force and retired from Laramie County School District #1. H taught a variety of subjects, but the majority of his career was as the Financial Aid Counselor at Central High School. He was the church organist and member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and played for many funerals and weddings. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Korein Shrine, and Consistory Choir. Lee was the director of the travel fund for assisting kids to get to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
He was a member of various teachers’ organizations and enjoyed music, fishing, and his family.
Lee is survived by his wife Judith Everling; children, Julia Thompson (Dean) and Paul Derk Everling, goddaughter Natalie Cornell, two sisters, Bonnie Glass and Peggy Hiser (Dick); three grandchildren, Danielle, Dustin, and Amanda; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Eunice Everling; daughter-in-law, Christina Everling; and brother-in-law, Quinton Glass.
Private family services will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Friends who wish may contribute to the Shriners Hospitals for Children c/o onorrelations@shrinenet.org
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Tom Virgil Brenneman was taken from us in a tragic accident. Tom was born in Muscatine, Iowa and lived there until he went into the Army in 1978 through 1982. When he got out of the Army, he moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming where he resided for the rest of his life.
Tom graduated from Louisa-Muscatine High School in 1978. He was a special soul that lived uniquely. He loved entering sweepstakes and spending time at the library.
His joyful laugh was contagious and will be missed.
He is survived by daughter Cassandra Riggans of Cheyenne, and granddaughter Elaine Riggans whom he loved dearly. He is also survived by sister Pamela Arnold(Dave) of Colorado Springs, brother Douglas Brenneman (Liann) of Laramie, brother Gregory Brenneman of Muscatine, Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Cheryl Brenneman.
Services will be held at Cheyenne National Cemetery on February 5, 2021, at 1:00 PM. Masks are required to attend.
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