Obituaries

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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: 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

Navajo Code Talker dies at 96; less than a handful remain

Associated Press undefined WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — One of the few remaining Navajo Code Talkers who used their native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has... Read more »

01/31/20 1:25 PM

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

Obituaries: Tuttle, Taylor

Tom Tuttle was born April 12, 1947 to Joe and Beatrice (Marie) Tuttle in Gladewater, Texas. He graduated from White Oak High School in 1965 and attended Kilgore Community College... Read more »

01/27/20 6:10 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- 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- Frank

Arnold G. Frank December 3, 1922 ~ January 9, 2020 Arnold G Frank passed away on January 9, 2020 in Casper, Wyoming. He is survived by his children; Cynthia (Ronald) Norris, Patricia... Read more »

01/16/20 4:59 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- Wolff, Curtis, Hart

Wiley R. “Ike” Wolff August 29, 1935 ~ January 4, 2020 Wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather Wiley R “Ike” Wolff 84 of Casper, Wyoming passed from his Earthly home to... Read more »

01/10/20 7:50 AM

Obituaries- Haefele, Elledge-Jones

Robert Ralph “Bob” Haefele 1935 – 2019 Memorial Service for Robert (Bob) Ralph Haefele, 84 will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Frontier Baptist Church in... Read more »

01/09/20 7:39 AM

Obituaries: Phillips, Schultz, Wilson, Whitcomb, Allen

CASPER, Wyo. – Jamie LaVerne Phillips: December 24, 1985 ~ December 31, 2019 (age 34) Jamie LaVerne Phillips was born Dec. 24, 1985 in Casper, WY to Kay Whiting and Glenn Phillips. Jamie... Read more »

01/08/20 4:22 AM

Obituaries: Harrison, Fronk, Coursen Jr., Bina, Martinez, Phillips

CASPER, Wyo. – Katherine “Kathy” Jean McMurry Harrison (60) died at 4:39 am on January 2, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming, following... Read more »

01/07/20 5:52 AM

Obituaries: Rierson, Sorenson, Thompson

CASPER, Wyo. – Services for Merna Rierson, 69, of Casper, WY, will be held at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper at 1:00 on Saturday, Jan. 11. She died on... Read more »

01/03/20 5:54 AM

Obituaries: Jones, Lloyd, Whitt

CASPER, Wyo. – Steven J. Jones. Steve was born on July 10, 1962 and died on his favorite holiday, December 25, 2019. As a toddler Steve was surrendered to the... Read more »

01/02/20 10:02 AM

Obituaries: Mascarenas, Doll, Rodgers, Schroefel

Dana Arnold Mascarenas, age 55, of Casper, passed away on December 27, 2019 at the Wyoming Medical Center. Dana was born August 5, 1964 in Torrance, California. Dana graduated from... Read more »

01/01/20 8:54 AM

Obituaries- Haass

Charlotte Louise Haass, longtime resident of Casper passed away gently on December 17th in Bellevue, Washington where she resided close to many members of her large family. She was 95.... Read more »

12/31/19 2:23 PM

Obituaries: White, Painter, Rierson

Melanie Elaine White, 64, of Casper, passed away Saturday December 21, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie (White) Walters (David), her sister Linda (White) Shultz (David); Aunt Mary... Read more »

12/26/19 5:48 AM

Obituaries: Vega, Marquette, Stewart

CASPER, Wyo. – Catherine D. Vega passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 15, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming. She was 62 years old. She was the oldest of 5 children.... Read more »

12/20/19 12:29 PM

Obituaries: Jones, Pike, Watson Jr.

CASPER, Wyo. – Myrna L. Jones passed away on December 17, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming. Myrna was born on July 1, 1938 to Fred and Ruth (Spomer) Miller in Cowley,... Read more »

12/19/19 5:52 AM

Obituaries: Alexander, Heyd, McAtee

CASPER, Wyo. – Derrell G. Alexander, 104, of Casper, WY, passed away December 14, 2019. Derrell was born in Salem, South Carolina on March 17, 1915 to Elbert and Essie... Read more »

12/17/19 9:13 AM

Obituaries: Hileman, Hurst, Moler

William “Bill” W Hileman: January 16, 1932 to December 7, 2019 (age 87) Bill passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 7, 2019. He was born in Missoula, Montana on January 16,... Read more »

12/13/19 6:19 AM

Obituaries: Gilleland, Angelisa Renee and Xrystal Marie Ashland

Leonard Eugene “Gene” Gilleland passed away on December 7, 2019 at Wyoming Medical Center. Services will be held Thursday December 12th, 2019 at Grace Reformed Church at 1:00pm. Reception afterward... Read more »

12/12/19 5:41 AM

Obituaries: Gunn, Grosso, Huaf

David “Dave “Danny” Gunn: 1957 – 2019 A celebration of life for David “Danny” Scott Gunn will be held Dec. 12, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Mountain View Baptist Church.... Read more »

12/10/19 5:28 AM

Obituaries: Stamps, Meloy

CASPER, Wyo. – Candace (Candy) Yvonne Stamps went to heaven on December 3rd, 2019 at University Hospital in Denver in the arms of her husband after a long battle with... Read more »

12/06/19 5:56 AM

Obituaries: Smith, Realing, Olson, Richards, Haynes

CASPER, Wyo. – Anne Mae Smith, 42, of Green River, Wyoming, passed away November 30, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming. Anne was born on October 30, 1977 to Gene and Betty... Read more »

12/04/19 4:38 AM

Obituaries: Bechtel, Beadle, Clark, Fuller, Hildebrand

CASPER, Wyo. – Thomas Thurston “Tom” Bechtel was born in San Angelo, Texas to Evelyn Doyle Bechtel and Russell Glen Bechtel on January 3, 1935. He died in Casper, Wyoming,... Read more »

12/03/19 5:31 AM

Obituaries: Hoffman, Ackerly, Sullivan, Wise

CASPER, Wyo. – Melvin Floyd Hoffman ‘Mel’, 62, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019, after a difficult battle with cancer. Mel was born June 3, 1957, in Farmington, New Mexico, but was... Read more »

11/29/19 4:50 AM

Obituaries: Fogle, Donmyer, Crouch

CASPER, Wyo. – Mary Margaret Fogle, 54, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming. Mary was born on November 27, 1964 in Gaylord, Michigan to Peter and Barbara... Read more »

11/27/19 4:58 AM

Obituaries: Minihan, Kruzich, Olsen

CASPER, Wyo. – Dorothy “Snookie” Hirschfeld Minihan was born February 25, 1933, in Casper to Art and Dorothy (“Dot”) Hirschfeld. She attended Park Elementary School and graduated from NCHS... Read more »

11/21/19 6:04 AM

Obituaries: Mounsey, Salazar, Knudson

CASPER, Wyo. – Karen Anne Mounsey passed away on November 13, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming, surrounded by her friends and loved ones. She was born on April 25, 1955 in... Read more »

11/20/19 5:22 AM

Obituaries: Albright, Ogren, Jr., Burch, Finn

CASPER, Wyo. – Brenda Kay Albright passed away on November 10, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 21, 1968 to William Albright and... Read more »

11/19/19 5:49 AM

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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: Lance, Nicely, Hand

Kirk Douglas, longtime influential movie star, dies at 103

Obituaries: Holder, Whitlock, Vandeventer

Obituaries: Gomez, Homann, Stinson, Perrotti

Navajo Code Talker dies at 96; less than a handful remain

Obituaries: Edelman, Kronschnabel, Weis, Crosby, Faunce

Obituaries: Tuttle, Taylor

News outlets: Kobe Bryant dead in helicopter crash

Obituaries: Bertagnole, Evans, Yelton, Felt

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Obituaries- Frank

Obituaries- Sjostrom, Clapp, Schroeder

Obituaries- Bender, Herstein-Bihr, Olson

Obituaries- Wolff, Curtis, Hart

Obituaries- Haefele, Elledge-Jones

Obituaries: Phillips, Schultz, Wilson, Whitcomb, Allen

Obituaries: Harrison, Fronk, Coursen Jr., Bina, Martinez, Phillips

Obituaries: Rierson, Sorenson, Thompson

Obituaries: Jones, Lloyd, Whitt

Obituaries: Mascarenas, Doll, Rodgers, Schroefel

Obituaries- Haass

Obituaries: White, Painter, Rierson

Obituaries: Vega, Marquette, Stewart

Obituaries: Jones, Pike, Watson Jr.

Obituaries: Alexander, Heyd, McAtee

Obituaries: Hileman, Hurst, Moler

Obituaries: Gilleland, Angelisa Renee and Xrystal Marie Ashland

Obituaries: Gunn, Grosso, Huaf

Obituaries: Stamps, Meloy

Obituaries: Smith, Realing, Olson, Richards, Haynes

Obituaries: Bechtel, Beadle, Clark, Fuller, Hildebrand

Obituaries: Hoffman, Ackerly, Sullivan, Wise

Obituaries: Fogle, Donmyer, Crouch

Obituaries: Minihan, Kruzich, Olsen

Obituaries: Mounsey, Salazar, Knudson

Obituaries: Albright, Ogren, Jr., Burch, Finn

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