Obituary - Margaret Rebecca Anderson Dominiske

Local Woman Stricken On Bus And Dies

Mrs. Joseph F. Dominiski of 314 D street, aged 43 years, died in the Carbon County Memorial hospital at Rawlins Monday one hour after she was taken from an eastbound transportation bus. She was stricken as the bus entered Rawlins and was removed to the hospital at once.

Mrs. Dominiski left early Monday for her old home in Ohio. She had been in ill health for several months suffering from a serious heart condition. The trip to the home of her parents was planned in an effort to prolong her life.

Decedent with her family had lived in Rock Springs for the last five years. Prior to that time she lived at Reliance for ten years. She was born in England November 29, 1887 and came with her parents to America when she was three years old. The family of her father and mother settled in Ohio. Her maiden name was Rebecca Margaret Anderson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson who survive her. She was married to Joseph Dominiski at Walsenburg, Colorado in 1904.

Mrs. Dominiski is survived by her husband, two sons, J.C. Dominiski of Reliance, and Leo L. Dominiski of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Milton Friel, also of Rock Springs; one grandson and one granddaughter; a sister, Mrs. Albert Reese of Rock Springs; and four sisters and one brother who live in Ohio with her parents.

Funeral Today

Funeral services were held today at two p.m. from the home on D street and from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion at two-thirty p.m. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham of Green River, a former rector of the church, officiated. Mrs. Dominiski was of the Episcopalian faith.

Many friends of the family from Rock Springs and Reliance were in attendance and there were many floral tributes. Pallbearers were William Reese, Galen Van Valkenburg, Henry Lance and Clyde Moss, of Rock Springs, Robert Jolly of Winton, and William Stark of Reliance. Interment in charge of the Rogan Mortuary was in Mountain View cemetery.

--Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 2, 1930

Learn more about Margaret on the Van Valkenburg Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/vanvalkenburgfamilyhistory/families/anderson/margaret-rebecca-anderson.

Obituary - Nancy Lee Friel Hickerson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Nancy Lee Friel Hickerson, 89, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, on September 20, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming. She was a resident of Casper for the past seven years and a former resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Nancy Lee was born on July 29, 1936, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the daughter of Milton Blair Friel and Eva Virginia Dominiski Friel. She attended Rock Springs High School and graduated in 1954. After being awarded a scholarship to Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing, Nancy briefly moved to Salt Lake City, UT where she earned her nursing degree. Always a trailblazer, Nancy also helped lead her nursing school basketball team to championship titles in 1955 and 1956.

Upon graduation, Nancy returned to Rock Springs, where she reconnected with her former classmate, Larry Hickerson, at a dance. They wed on September 6, 1958, and continued to enjoy music and dance throughout their marriage – often in the middle of the kitchen floor.

Nancy also began working at Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County, where she stayed for many years. She held several positions including Bedside Nurse, Surgical and Medical Nurse, Nurse House Supervisor, Director of Miners Clinic, Director of Employee Health and Infection Control, and a front-line educator for nurses and nurses’ aides in training. As a proud coal miner’s daughter, The Miners Clinic, which she helped start, was especially dear to her heart.

Nancy also worked as a nurse for long-time Rock Springs physician, Dr. Ludwig Prych. Many Rock Springs residents have reported to Nancy’s children that if they had to get a shot, they hoped it would be from Nurse Nancy.

Community and service were close to Nancy’s heart. She was an active parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrow’s Church, where she was one of the first women to be named a Eucharistic Minister. Additionally, Nancy was an engaged member Saint Christopher’s Circle and the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) – a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women’s educational aspirations. She also volunteered for the Meals in Wheels program, Memorial Hospital, and the Senior Citizen’s Center.

In her free time, Nancy was known to enjoy lively games of bridge and cherished the many friendships she cultivated in various bridge clubs. She found joy in outdoor activities, reading, music, travelling, and was an avid attendee of theater, arts, and sporting events. Above all, Nancy loved spending time with her family, whom she adored – especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include one son, Steven Hickerson and his wife Sandy of Rock Springs, Wyoming; four daughters, Cheryl Mackey and her husband Mike of Casper, Wyoming; Nancy Harns and her husband Bill of Casper; Ruth Hickerson of Denver, Colorado; and Cathy Montgomery and her husband Paul of Lansing, Kansas; twelve grandchildren: Joel, Lenee, Larry, Eva, Ryan, Lauren, Jered, Lee, Kimberly, Chris, Colten and Demarin; 25 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Larry Hickerson, her parents Milton and Eva Dominiski Friel, and two brothers, Hugh Friel and Milton Friel.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Nursing Program at Western Wyoming Community College. These can be sent in memory of Nancy L Hickerson to the Community Relations Department, Western Wyoming Community College, 2500 College Drive, Rock Springs WY 82901.

A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A Rosary will be recited at 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Vase Funeral Chapels. Graveside Services and Interment will be at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Nancy’s warm spirit touched the lives of many and her legacy of love and service lives on and her family and community. Friends and family are invited to leave condolences at www.vasefuneralhomes.com.

Learn more about Nancy on the Van Valkenburg Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/vanvalkenburgfamilyhistory/families/friel/nancy-lee-friel.

John and Rebecca Carter Anderson Death Certificate

Death Certificates for John Anderson and Rebecca Carter Anderson