Obituaries

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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: Jump, Collea, Harris

The Life of Brittney Princess Jump, aka Brit Brit, is going to be celebrated Monday, March 2, 2020, at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper, WY. Born on June 24,... Read more »

03/02/20 5:31 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: 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: Rowe, Spethman, Kelly, Murray

CASPER, Wyo. – Darren Todd Rowe, age 35, of Casper, Wyoming left us suddenly on February 15th 2020. Darren was born on September 11, 1984 in Laramie, Wyoming to Robin... Read more »

02/20/20 5:09 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

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: Lance, Nicely, Hand

CASPER, Wyo. – Marleeta Kay Lance was born on August 21, 1947, in Lewellen, Nebraska to Ernest and Donna Tophoj. She passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes... Read more »

02/06/20 9:20 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: 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

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Obituaries: Didion, Baldwin, Fanto

Obituaries: O’Grady, Plenger

Obituaries: English, Shuler, Decker

Obituaries: Carpenter, Gray, Valentine, Ellsbury,

Obituaries: Goodwin, Marquiss, Drumwright, Gettys, Lijewski

Obituaries: Black, Holdren, Woods, Schultheis, Evans

Obituaries: Jump, Collea, Harris

Obituaries: Klein, McDowell, Magaro

Obituaries: Hinchen, Enders, Cohee

Obituaries: Walker-Rowe, Bremer, Reese

Obituaries: Rowe, Spethman, Kelly, Murray

Obituaries: Venegoni, Johnson, Zietz, Morton

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

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

Obituaries: Lance, Nicely, Hand

Obituaries: Holder, Whitlock, Vandeventer

Obituaries: Gomez, Homann, Stinson, Perrotti

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

Crime

AP

US appeals to proceed with 1st federal execution in 17 years

Child Endangerment charge filed after suspected drugs found in Cheyenne home

Suspect who allegedly escaped during 2019 Cheyenne chase is located, arrested

Natrona County sees 12 DWUI arrests over July 4th weekend

Recent Arrests (7/9/20 – 7/10/20)

Community

Community

NCSD to spend $9,836.56 per weekly food unit for school meals

Meadow Gold and FSA/US Foods to provide milk, cheese and yogurt to NCSD schools

Poached mule deer found dumped and headless near Worland; public asked to help

Governor celebrating 130th birthday of the Cowboy State

Wyomingites looking to build cautioned about abandoned mines

Wyoming

Crime

Child Endangerment charge filed after suspected drugs found in Cheyenne home

Suspect who allegedly escaped during 2019 Cheyenne chase is located, arrested

Kanye West registers to vote in Wyoming, posts video

Pepsi of Casper and FSA/US Foods to provide drink options to students in NCSD

NCSD to spend $9,836.56 per weekly food unit for school meals

Promoted

Community

A Legacy Written in Stone

Traffic Safety Agency Describes The Dangers of Driving With Children Unbuckled

Former Coroner Connie Jacobson endorses James Whipps for NC Coroner

Casper Facility Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist

Three Trails EFAP Seeking Part-Time Counselor

Galleries

Community

PHOTO GALLERY: Casper’s BMX scene pedals hard in COVID era

PHOTO GALLERY: Crews fight wildfire near Glenrock on Tuesday

Backstory: Parades of Casper’s Past (Photos)

Photo Gallery: NCHS drumline thrills assisted living residents

Photo Gallery: Casper ‘Drive-Up Pride’ parade celebrates Pride Month, social distancing style

National/World

AP

The Latest: China rejects food imports after virus detected

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