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Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Danny Aiello, the blue-collar character actor whose long career playing tough guys included roles in “Fort Apache, the Bronx,” “The... Read more »

12/13/19 9:18 AM

Obituaries: Newport, Dolajak Jr., Lujan, Tanner

Jessie Lee Newport, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in Casper, Wyoming on November 28, 2019. He was born on July 10, 1972, his parents were Jack and Nancy... Read more »

12/05/19 5:15 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: 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: Brown, Creel

Shirley Isabelle Brown passed away at 11:40 a.m. on November 14, 2019, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming, from complications of pneumonia. Her family members were beside her.... Read more »

11/22/19 4:34 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

Former Casper police officer dies, multiple departments mourning loss

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bryan, Texas Police Department announced “the unexpected passing of Kenny Meadors” on Saturday, Nov. 16. Meadors had previously served at the Casper Police Department and the... Read more »

11/18/19 12:17 PM

Obituaries: Fawcett, Erickson, Aars, Burch

CASPER, Wyo. – William “Bill” Clark Fawcett, age 56, of Casper, passed away November 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friend. Bill was born May... Read more »

11/18/19 6:00 AM

Obituaries: Hall, Schanck, Sr.

CASPER, Wyo. – Wanda Lee HallJuly 13, 1928 – November 8, 2019 My mother lived with a severe case of rheumatoid arthritis that ravaged her body, crippled her hands and... Read more »

11/13/19 5:39 AM

Obituaries: McKinney, Crawford

Ronald G. McKinney, 62, of Lander, Wyoming passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper. Ron was born October 28, 1957 in Lander to William and... Read more »

11/12/19 9:02 AM

Obituaries: Shane D. Thomas

Shane Douglas Thomas was born April 23rd, 1976 in Craig Colorado to Sherry Miner and James Thomas. At the age of 43 Shane passed away in his home on November... Read more »

11/08/19 4:32 AM

Obituaries: LaPlatney, Moore

CASPER, Wyo. – Tracey Carol LaPlatney, 59, of Casper, WY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Tracey was born September 7, 1960... Read more »

11/07/19 5:38 AM

Obituaries: Musser, Yeamans, White

CASPER, Wyo. – Sally Fern Musser, 80, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. She was born on November 27, 1938 in San Luis Obispo, California to Lloyd... Read more »

11/06/19 5:19 AM

Obituaries: Trussell, Sutherland, Javorsky

Margaret Spillane Trussell was born December 29, 1924 in Casper, Wyoming. Her parents, Michael Spillane and Nellie Ellen Barry were Irish Immigrants. Margaret attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School, she was... Read more »

11/05/19 7:55 AM

Obituaries: Huber, Krug

Kelvin Huber died at the age of 77 on Monday, October 28 following a hard fought battle with melanoma. Kelvin was born in Casper on March 28, 1942 to Paul... Read more »

10/31/19 6:10 AM

Obituaries: Stephens, Nielsen

Our beloved mother, Judy Stephens, passed away in Casper, Wyoming on October 19, 2019 at the age of 73. She was born August 26, 1946 in Deer River, Minnesota. She... Read more »

10/30/19 5:22 AM

Obituaries: Hinchen, Martinez, Shane

Suddin Tasarrah Hinchen, age 34, of Evansville, passed away October 26, 2019 at Wyoming Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1984 in Casper, Wyoming to Arlon and Barbara Hinchen.... Read more »

10/29/19 5:17 AM

Obituaries: Watters, Blagg, Leik, Waldock

Barbara Ellen “Barb” Watters died at the age of 66 on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Casper Medical Center, following a long battle with a rare cancer. Barb was born... Read more »

10/28/19 5:37 AM

Obituaries: Doepke, Loomis, Ryan

Cheryl Ann Blinsky DoepkeApril 27, 1957October 22, 2019 Cheryl A. Doepke, 62, of Casper, WY passed away at her home after a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer, with her two... Read more »

10/24/19 6:42 AM

Obituaries: Kelly, Warren

Chuck Kelly: Chuck was born to Gilbert Blagg and Francis A Sno November 2nd 1944 in Gorma, Texas. His mother, a few years later moved to Casper, Wyoming where she... Read more »

10/23/19 5:45 AM

Obituaries: Bullard, Votaw

Michael Dennis Bullard: February 5, 1945 to October 14, 2019 Mike was born in Navasota Texas where his parents operated a dairy farm. His younger sister, Barbara, and he grew... Read more »

10/22/19 5:48 AM

Obituaries: Volney, Rupp, Corbett

Bruce Daniel Volney, a doting husband and loving father, passed away at the age of 61 on October 13, 2019 after an illness. He was born in Williston, North Dakota... Read more »

10/21/19 5:57 AM

Obituaries: Tummond, Mingus

Jason E Tummond, 44, of Glenrock WY passed away peacefully on October 13th at Wyoming Medical Center surrounded by friends and family. Jason was born in Lakeland, FL on May... Read more »

10/17/19 4:52 AM

Obituaries: Shilling, Bartlett

Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Shilling passed away October 11, 2019 at the Wyoming Medical Center. Cindy was born on May 17, 1955 to Alvie “Ross” and Peggie Sue Haley in Bakersfield... Read more »

10/16/19 4:42 AM

Obituaries: Horton, Ordes

Forrest Edward Horton was born in Douglas, Wyoming on Jan 26, 1937, where him, his sisters and brothers, Edith, Norma, Lucille, Alva and Glen were raised by a single mother,... Read more »

10/11/19 6:19 AM

Obituaries: Broderick, Middaugh

Mark D. Broderick passed away October 4, 2019 at Wyoming Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. Mark was born December 12, 1958 to Patrick Roy Broderick and Donna Louise Broderick.... Read more »

10/09/19 5:42 AM

Obituaries: Bredemeyer, Rosberg, Amick

June LaVerne Bredemeyer, June 28, 1925 – October 1, 2019 The adventure started for June LaVerne Haley in Everette Washington on June 28, 1925, as the 3rd child of George Henry Haley... Read more »

10/04/19 4:44 AM

Obituaries: Collums, BeLow

James “Jim” Collums passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 in Casper, WY at the age of 93. He was born Jan 5, 1926 in Chickasha, Oklahoma as an only child... Read more »

10/03/19 6:03 AM

Obituaries: Foertsch, Hughes, Hardy

Denise “Meemaw” Foertsch, age 61, of Casper, passed away September 29, 2019 at Central Wyoming Hospice. Denise was born January 11, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas to Jimmy and Janice... Read more »

10/01/19 5:48 AM

Obituaries: Munoz-Gallarzo, Yankey, Odell

Desiree Francis Munoz-Gallarzo passed away on September 25, 2019. Desiree was born on January 13, 1979 at Wyoming Medical Center. Desiree attended school in Casper, WY, Las Vegas, NV, and... Read more »

09/30/19 5:14 AM

Obituaries: Clark, Miller, Boatright, Bailey, Doll

Coy VonCille Clark, 89, passed away on September 20, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming. VonCille had a huge heart and loved giving to others. She was a wonderful friend to anyone... Read more »

09/25/19 5:45 AM

Obituaries: Nagel, Rieke Jr., Hannum, Gimmeson

After a hard fought battle through the summer, which included open heart surgery, Bob Nagel, a gentle, kind spirit, left us on Sept. 6, 2019. Bob was born Oct. 16,... Read more »

09/24/19 5:36 AM

Obituaries: Coleman, Urfer, Weber

Brianna Rae Coleman, age 34, of Casper, Wyoming passed away September 15, 2019 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Brianna was born July 28, 1985 in Casper, Wyoming to... Read more »

09/23/19 5:13 AM

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Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86

Obituaries: Hileman, Hurst, Moler

Obituaries: Gilleland, Angelisa Renee and Xrystal Marie Ashland

Obituaries: Gunn, Grosso, Huaf

Caroll Spinney- Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Oscar; dies at age 85

Obituaries: Stamps, Meloy

Obituaries: Newport, Dolajak Jr., Lujan, Tanner

Obituaries: Smith, Realing, Olson, Richards, Haynes

Obituaries: Bechtel, Beadle, Clark, Fuller, Hildebrand

Obituaries: Fogle, Donmyer, Crouch

Obituaries: Brown, Creel

Obituaries: Minihan, Kruzich, Olsen

Obituaries: Mounsey, Salazar, Knudson

Former Casper police officer dies, multiple departments mourning loss

Obituaries: Fawcett, Erickson, Aars, Burch

Obituaries: Hall, Schanck, Sr.

Obituaries: McKinney, Crawford

Obituaries: Shane D. Thomas

Obituaries: LaPlatney, Moore

Obituaries: Musser, Yeamans, White

Obituaries: Trussell, Sutherland, Javorsky

Obituaries: Huber, Krug

Obituaries: Stephens, Nielsen

Obituaries: Hinchen, Martinez, Shane

Obituaries: Watters, Blagg, Leik, Waldock

Obituaries: Doepke, Loomis, Ryan

Obituaries: Kelly, Warren

Obituaries: Bullard, Votaw

Obituaries: Volney, Rupp, Corbett

Obituaries: Tummond, Mingus

Obituaries: Shilling, Bartlett

Obituaries: Horton, Ordes

Obituaries: Broderick, Middaugh

Obituaries: Bredemeyer, Rosberg, Amick

Obituaries: Collums, BeLow

Obituaries: Foertsch, Hughes, Hardy

Obituaries: Munoz-Gallarzo, Yankey, Odell

Obituaries: Clark, Miller, Boatright, Bailey, Doll

Obituaries: Nagel, Rieke Jr., Hannum, Gimmeson

Obituaries: Coleman, Urfer, Weber

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