Obituaries
Leah Opal Krohn
Leah Opal Krohn, 79, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her son’s home in Gillette, Wyoming. She was born on December 9, 1945. She was married in Sheridan to Bud Edgar Krohn on June 27, 1968.
Leah’s children are Calvin Russell Krohn; Kurt Edgar Krohn; and Katherine Gwen Wilson. She had been a grandmother and great-grandmother during her lifetime.
She loved playing canasta with friends and was a pioneer of a woman. She had strength and perseverance. She was a member of the Blue Sky Saddle Club, where she and her grandchildren rode horses in the parades in Sheridan. She has been loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by son Calvin (Patricia) and his sons Brett (Tessa), and their children Korbyn, Bryson & Braylee; Tyler, by son Kurt and his son Brock; and by Kathy (Radar) Wilson and her son Trey. Leah is preceded in death by her parents James and Helen Milbrun.
Everyone who knew Leah was very thankful for having her in their lives. Leah was a very special CNA at Sheridan Memorial Hospital for 30 years, mostly in Pediatrics. She worked hard and sometimes made suggestions to the RNs of things they could be doing differently.
A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Ignite Wesleyan Church, 404 W. Brundage Lane in Sheridan, with Chaplain Jack Weaver officiating. A reception will follow the service. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.
Sue Nelson
December 4, 2025 at 4:44 pm
Sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Trudy Brooks
December 5, 2025 at 10:23 am
Sorry for your loss of Leah. I though of her often and wondered how she was doing and where she was living. I and Mother both worked at Memorial Hospital when she worked there. She was fun to be around and a hard worker. She will be missed by many who knew her. Rest In Peace my friend.
Mary Sickler
December 7, 2025 at 1:01 pm
I worked with Leah as a CNA at SCMH in the early ’70s. I loved working with Leah. She delivered excellent patient care and was fun to work with. It was a pleasure knowing and working with Leah. May God Bless and be with her family during this time of loss. She’s gonna be missed by anyone that knew her.
RIP LEAH.