Obituaries

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Obituaries: Robertson, Vosaniyaqona, Williams, Schneider, Schwinler,

CASPER, Wyo. – Dana Marie Robertson, age 42, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Casper, Wyoming. She was born on May 31, 1977 in Douglas, Wyoming. Services will... Read more »

04/09/20 5:35 AM

‘Strega Nona’ author Tomie dePaola is dead at age 85

Mar 30, 2020 By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP) — Tomie dePaola, the prolific children’s author and illustrator who delighted generations with tales of Strega Nona, the... Read more »

03/31/20 4:50 AM

Obituaries: Cunningham, Guerttman, Barlow, Hammersmark

CASPER, Wyo. – William “Bill” Orville Cunningham, age 38, of Casper, passed away March 21, 2020. William was born August 21, 1981 in Warren, Michigan to Thomas Cunningham and Maggie... Read more »

03/30/20 5:45 AM

Former Sen. Tom Coburn, known as a political maverick, dies

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma family doctor who earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick as he railed... Read more »

03/28/20 2:00 PM

Obituaries: Lambrix, Linse, Feeback

CASPER, Wyo. – Sara Lynn Lambrix was born on December 26, 1983, in Ventura, California. When Sara was two her family moved into a house in Port Hueneme, California. Sara... Read more »

03/27/20 6:14 AM

Obituaries: Hawley, Peasley, Boykin, Zinda

CASPER, Wyo. – Emma C. Hawley: 1925 – 2020 Surrounded by the peaceful solace of a life well lived, Emma (Cisneros) Hawley of Casper, WY entered into her eternal rest... Read more »

03/26/20 6:15 AM

Obituaries: Rivett, Goudie, Michenzi

CASPER, Wyo. – Shawn Michael Rivett of Casper, WY passed away unexpectedly on March 16th, 2020. He was 43 years old. Shawn is survived by his parents Dennis and Sherry... Read more »

03/24/20 6:03 AM

Obituaries: Allen

Albert Easley Allen, Jr., of Casper, WY, died peacefully of natural causes on March 18, 2020, at Casper Mountain Rehabilitation in Casper. A Celebration of Life will be held at... Read more »

03/21/20 8:00 AM

Obituaries: Parsons, Nichols II

CASPER, Wyo. – Ryan Matthew Parsons (AKA Ryan J. O’Malley by his uncle Rod), age 33, of Casper, passed away March 12, 2020. Ryan was born February 5, 1987 in... Read more »

03/18/20 5:55 AM

Funeral home reports Casper area artist dead at 43

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper area artist known for, among other things, working in the medium of antlers, has reportedly died. According to an announcement posted by Bustard’s Funeral Home,... Read more »

03/17/20 4:22 PM

Obituaries: Didion, Baldwin, Fanto

CASPER, Wyo. – Jerry Clarence Didion, 63 of Blair, NE passed away February 25, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS. Jerry was born May 16, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio... Read more »

03/17/20 5:43 AM

Obituaries: O’Grady, Plenger

CASPER, Wyo. – Linda Raye O’Grady passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2020 after a short illness, she was 71. Linda was born on June 12th, 1948, to Westley and... Read more »

03/16/20 5:59 AM

Obituaries: Carpenter, Gray, Valentine, Ellsbury,

CASPER, Wyo. – Cheryl Marie Carpenter: June 18, 1957 ~ March 9, 2020 (age 62) Cheryl Marie Carpenter, age 62, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 in Casper, Wyoming. A Rosary will... Read more »

03/12/20 5:06 AM

Obituaries: Goodwin, Marquiss, Drumwright, Gettys, Lijewski

CASPER, Wyo. – SISSY LARRY JAMES GOODWIN: July 3, 1946 ~ March 7, 2020 (age 73) Sissy (Larry James) Goodwin, 73, moved to the giant powerplant in the sky on Saturday, March 7,... Read more »

03/10/20 10:26 AM

‘Exorcist’ actor Max von Sydow dies at age 90

By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Max von Sydow, the self-described “shy boy”-turned-actor known to art house audiences through his work with Swedish director Ingmar Bergman... Read more »

03/09/20 9:01 AM

Obituaries: Black, Holdren, Woods, Schultheis, Evans

CASPER, Wyo. – Kelly Marie Black: 1978 – 2020 Kelly Marie Black of Casper, Wyoming passed away on Saturday, February 29th 2020. Kelly was the daughter of Richard and Valerie... Read more »

03/05/20 5:27 AM

Obituaries: Klein, McDowell, Magaro

CASPER, Wyo. – Lucas Franklin Klein: March 1, 1993 ~ February 20, 2020 (age 26) Lucas Franklin Klein passed on February 20, 2020 at the age 26. There will be services for him... Read more »

02/28/20 4:53 AM

Obituaries: Hinchen, Enders, Cohee

CASPER, Wyo. – Penny Hinchen: June 12, 1991 ~ February 15, 2020 (age 28) Penny Jo Hinchen was born on June 12, 1991 to Holger Aldon Hinchen Sr. and Phyllis Teresa Hinchen in... Read more »

02/27/20 5:54 AM

Obituaries: Harden-Pearson, Park, Cottrell, Nickerson, Ramsey, Sides

CASPER, Wyo. – Mandi Jo Harden-Pearson passed February 16, 2020 at age 42. Services will be officiated at Christ United Methodist Church, 1868 S. Poplar, Casper, Wyoming 82601. On Saturday,... Read more »

02/25/20 5:47 AM

Obituaries: Walker-Rowe, Bremer, Reese

CASPER, Wyo. – Deidra Michayle Walker Rowe September 28, 1986 – February 15, 2020 Deidra Michayle Walker-Rowe died at her residence on February 15, 2020. Deidra was born in Worland,... Read more »

02/21/20 8:57 AM

Obituaries: Venegoni, Johnson, Zietz, Morton

CASPER, Wyo. – On Feb 5, 2020 Kenneth C. Venegoni passed away in Casper, while surrounded by family. He was born in St. Louis, Mo. On Aug 13, 1947 to... Read more »

02/18/20 5:38 AM

Obituaries: Reynolds, Smith, Humes, Jr., Richter

CASPER, Wyo. – Kenneth Lee Reynolds was born on March 7, 1959, in Thermopolis, Wyoming to Philip and Viola Reynolds. He lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, February 2,... Read more »

02/13/20 5:22 AM

Obituaries: Knapp, Mills, Culbertson, Sander

CASPER, Wyo. – Detmer “Abe” Rex Knapp: February 12, 1944 ~ February 7, 2020 (age 75) Detmer “Abe” Rex Knapp passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020 in his home surrounded by his... Read more »

02/12/20 7:31 AM

Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Orson Bean, the witty actor and comedian, was hit and killed by a car in Los Angeles, authorities said. He was 91. The Los Angeles County... Read more »

02/08/20 7:51 AM

Obituaries: Holder, Whitlock, Vandeventer

CASPER, Wyo. – Joann Lynn Holder, 50, passed away surrounded by her family on January 30, 2020. She was born in Deadwood, SD on July 12, 1969, the daughter of... Read more »

02/05/20 5:46 AM

Obituaries: Gomez, Homann, Stinson, Perrotti

CASPER, Wyo. – Tre Daniel Gomez Was born to Jessica Gomez on October 6, 1992 and went to heaven January 30, 2020 with the love of his life Catherine by... Read more »

02/03/20 4:59 AM

Obituaries: Fowler, Hill, Stevens, Sr., Miskimins, Decker

CASPER, Wyo. – Robert G. Fowler, “Bob” left his earthly life Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Casper, Wyoming. Born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota on August 23, 1935, Bob was... Read more »

01/30/20 6:05 AM

Obituaries: Edelman, Kronschnabel, Weis, Crosby, Faunce

CASPER, Wyo. – Brenda EdelmanBorn 08-10-1965 Denver, Co.Died 01-25-2020 Casper , Wy. 54 years old Born to Robert Ray Aden & Emily Etta Aden. Preceded in death by her Twin... Read more »

01/29/20 5:53 AM

News outlets: Kobe Bryant dead in helicopter crash

The Associated Press is reporting that Kobe Bryant, former Los Angeles Lakers player and controversial sports figure, has died. Bryant reportedly died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California, a... Read more »

01/26/20 1:23 PM

Obituaries: Bertagnole, Evans, Yelton, Felt

CASPER, Wyo. – Joseph Wesley Bertagnole June 3, 1938-January 19,2020 Joseph was born in Prescott, Arizona on June 3,1938 to Martin and Sophronia Bertagnole. He grew up in Casper Wyoming, with three... Read more »

01/24/20 5:59 AM

Obituaries: Palato, Layton, Weston

CASPER, Wyo. – Richard Dion Palato, 51, passed away January 18, 2020 surrounded by family and loved ones. He loved God and his country. He spent 25 years in the... Read more »

01/21/20 5:59 AM

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

David Gary Gardner 1971 – 2020 David Gardner, 48 went to his heavenly home, peacefully in his sleep, on January 14, 2020 but won’t be forgotten. David was born in... Read more »

01/17/20 5:00 AM

Obituaries- Sjostrom, Clapp, Schroeder

Felicity Ann Sjostrom Felicity Ann Sjostrom was born on August 10, 1983 in Ft. Lewis, Washington. Her life was taken from her on Friday, January 10, 2020 in Gillette, Wyoming.... Read more »

01/15/20 5:00 AM

Obituaries- Bender, Herstein-Bihr, Olson

Valerie Kay Bender Valerie Kay Bender, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Tuesday morning January 07, 2020 at 2:40 AM, in the arms of her beloved husband... Read more »

01/14/20 4:59 AM

Obituaries- Chapman, Slack

Kathy Chapman Kathy Marie Reinard Chapman, our dear wife, mother, sister, friend, grandmother, great -grandmother returned home on January 8, 2020, after a brief but couragous battle with her 2nd... Read more »

01/13/20 9:13 AM

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Obituaries

Obituaries: Robertson, Vosaniyaqona, Williams, Schneider, Schwinler,

Obituaries: LaDuke, Harris, Prill

‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Obituaries: Anderson, Stoneking, Norton

Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne dies from coronavirus

Obituaries: Marvel, Sands

‘Strega Nona’ author Tomie dePaola is dead at age 85

Obituaries: Cunningham, Guerttman, Barlow, Hammersmark

Former Sen. Tom Coburn, known as a political maverick, dies

Obituaries: Lambrix, Linse, Feeback

Obituaries: Hawley, Peasley, Boykin, Zinda

Obituaries: Rivett, Goudie, Michenzi

Obituaries: Allen

Obituaries: Parsons, Nichols II

Funeral home reports Casper area artist dead at 43

Obituaries: Didion, Baldwin, Fanto

Obituaries: O’Grady, Plenger

Obituaries: Carpenter, Gray, Valentine, Ellsbury,

Obituaries: Goodwin, Marquiss, Drumwright, Gettys, Lijewski

‘Exorcist’ actor Max von Sydow dies at age 90

Obituaries: Black, Holdren, Woods, Schultheis, Evans

Obituaries: Klein, McDowell, Magaro

Obituaries: Hinchen, Enders, Cohee

Obituaries: Harden-Pearson, Park, Cottrell, Nickerson, Ramsey, Sides

Obituaries: Walker-Rowe, Bremer, Reese

Obituaries: Venegoni, Johnson, Zietz, Morton

Obituaries: Reynolds, Smith, Humes, Jr., Richter

Obituaries: Knapp, Mills, Culbertson, Sander

Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA

Obituaries: Holder, Whitlock, Vandeventer

Obituaries: Gomez, Homann, Stinson, Perrotti

Obituaries: Fowler, Hill, Stevens, Sr., Miskimins, Decker

Obituaries: Edelman, Kronschnabel, Weis, Crosby, Faunce

News outlets: Kobe Bryant dead in helicopter crash

Obituaries: Bertagnole, Evans, Yelton, Felt

Obituaries: Palato, Layton, Weston

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Obituaries- Sjostrom, Clapp, Schroeder

Obituaries- Bender, Herstein-Bihr, Olson

Obituaries- Chapman, Slack

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