Michael McKnight, 53 passed away at his home in Casper on May 14, 2019.Michael was born August 14, 1965 in Douglas WY and was placed into foster care after birth and was later adopted by Judith Bochmann and William K. McKnight. Michael graduated from Kelly Walsh High School and later pursued a career at the […]
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Obituaries: Wellborn, Ottinger
JoReva Wellborn, age 87, passed away on May 5, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming. She was born on April 8, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan. No services are planned at this time. Ina Colette Ottinger was born July 30, 1920 in Missoula, Mt. to Ruby (Moser) and C.H. McComb. Ina enjoyed sports in her early years especially basketball […]
Obituaries: Goff, McCue
Robert Elmer Goff, age 67, of Bernalillo, NM passed away May 10, 2019 at Central Wyoming Hospice in the Kloefkorn Home. Robert was born July 7, 1951 in Vernal, UT to Robert and Verona (Gardner) Goff. Robert was a graduate of Kelly Walsh High School and Casper College. Robert was known for his artistic creativity […]
Obituaries: Kraus, Vines, Ellis, Reutner
Rhonda Darlene Kraus, age 60, of Casper, passed away peacefully May 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Rhonda was born November 9, 1958 in Butte, Montana to Ronald and Darlene (Pettet) Davis. Rhonda married the love of her life Michael Kraus on June 21, 1980 in Butte, Montana. Rhonda was a beacon […]
Obituaries: Sadler, Judd, Clark, Cashel, Rodriguez, Sr.
CASPER, WYO. – Richard (Dick) Sherman Sadler passed away peacefully on Friday May 10, 2019 at Shepherd of the Valley Hospice with his wife by his side. Dick was born in Haywarden, IA on September, 10, 1928 to Edward A. and Elsie (Sherman) Sadler. He graduated from St Mary’s High School in Clinton, IA in […]
Obituaries: Knapp, Schall
Former Casper resident William “Bill” F. Knapp passed away on November 8, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A memorial service will be held at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019. Bill was born June 28, 1922, in Howell, Michigan, to Don E. and Helen E. […]
Obituaries: Williams, Gravil, Maixner
Deborah L. Williams, 59, passed away on May 5, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming. She was born on July 5, 1959 in Inglewood, California. By profession Deborah was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 34 years. On August 3, 1997 she married Paul Williams in Casper, Wyoming. Deborah enjoyed painting Rocks, crochet, gardening plants and flowers, collecting turtles […]
Obituaries: Mayer, Asbury, Miller
John Osborn Mayer passed away on May 5, 2019 in Casper, WY. John was born on May 17, 1940 in Omaha, NE, the only child of John and Betty Mayer. The family moved to Casper, WY where he graduated from Natrona County High School, Casper College and the University of Wyoming. John married Carol Reckling […]
Obituaries: Green, Yung, Jackson
On May 1, 2019 Jean Marie Green, a loving wife and mother of four, passed away at the young age of 65 years. Jean was born in Poplar, MT on April 17, 1954 to Roland and Hazel Rettig. She has two loving sisters, Linda Alger and Pat Rickett. She attended Widefield High School in Colorado […]
Obituaries: Van Matre, Pardue
Don Van Matre It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that the Sweetwater County Commissioners must acknowledge and inform the community of the death of our dear friend and fellow County Commissioner, Don Van Matre. Commissioner Van Matre passed away at the Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital at approximately 2:30 a.m. on May 2, 2019, […]
Obituaries: Connely, Sisco
Shane Ryan Connely left us on April 27th, 2019, 33 years young. Shane was born March 24th, 1986 to parents Brian and Jane (Connely) Shuman in Casper, WY. Shane lived his childhood in the Wyoming way; campfires and canoes, road trips and adventures; surrounded by family and friends. Shane became a tall, strong, and handsome […]
Obituaries: Niemi, Patton, Bouzis
Randy Carl Niemi passed away April 27, 2019, doing one of the things he loved most, riding his four-wheeler, in Casper, WY. Randy was born on April 29, 1957 to Edward and Grace Niemi in Red Lodge, Montana. As a child, he enjoyed getting into mischief with his two older brothers, Neil and Larry. They […]
Obituary: Magee
Alison S Pitcaithly Magee died peacefully in her home, April 24, 2019, after a 40 year battle with cancer. Alison was born on October 4, 1936 to Ngata and Reena Pitcaithly in Dannevirke, New Zealand. As a child, she loved the beach, bagpipe music, horses, equestrian riding, sailing and sports. She held many records for hurdles […]
Obituaries: Ragsdale, Moens
Marvin Kent Ragsdale, age 65Date of Death: 4/18/2019 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper WYDOB: 2/9/1954 Casper WY to Donald LaVern and Lorene Faye RagsdaleGrew up in Midwest WY and Graduated from Midwest High School in 1972, worked most of his life in the Salt Creek Oilfield and eventually owning his own Roustabout Service Ragsdale […]
Obituaries: Anderson, Eldredge, Jr., Vollmar
Grace Anderson, 103, passed away on April 22, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming. She was born on October 19, 1915 in Swindon, England. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the River of Life Church/Hebrew Roots Congregation of Casper with Tom Aitchison officiating. Interment will be at Memorial […]
Obituaries: Olson, Humberson, Temple
Katheryn L. “Kathy” Olson, age 69, of Casper, WY passed away April 18, 2019 at her home. Kathy was born December 6, 1949 in Lincoln, NE to Dr. William and Ann (Holscher) O’Keefe. Not long after Kathy’s birth, the O’Keefes made the move to Casper, where they would become vibrant community members. Kathy attended St. […]
Obituaries: Anderson, Schroeder, Walkin,
Alexander “Alex” Warren Anderson went to be with Jesus on March 28, 2019 in Casper, Wyoming. Alex was born to Josh and Tina Matthews on April 19, 1994. He was one of four children. At an early age Alex loved the Army but due to health issues he was unable to follow his dreams and […]
Obituaries: Rawdon
Michelle Valerie Rawdon, 60 of Scottsbluff, Nebraska passed away, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her home. Her memorial service will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Michelle was born in Bridgeport, NE to Robert and Betty Dugger. With a […]
Obituaries: Mitchell, Pratt
Michael Lee Mitchell, born November 19, 1958 and passed on April 11, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of Rawlins, Wyoming. Mike loved to hunt, fish and ride his ATV with friends and family. He always had a story to share that would usually end in laughter. He had a great sense of humor. Mike […]
Obituaries: Emery, Baker
Dennis Wilding Emery, 84, of Casper, WY peacefully passed into the loving arms of his Father in Heaven, on the morning of April 15, 2019 at the Kloefkorn Home of Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions. He and his wife, Barbara, had resided in Casper for 34 years. Dennis was born March 13, 1935 in Salt […]
Obituaries: Broughton, Madden
Ronnie Ray Broughton, 63, returned to his heavenly home on April 9, 2019 after a struggle with liver cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Ronnie was born to the late Bobby Ray Broughton and Dorothy Gayle Broughton-Slade, in Hopewell, […]
Obituaries: Routon, Coates
Frances “Dee” Routon was born September 18, 1935 and died April 4, 2019. She grew up in Welch, WV as a Coal Miner’s daughter with 8 brothers and sisters. She moved to Blythe, CA in the 50’s returning to WV in the 70’s where she met the love of her life, Don Routon. Together, they […]
Obituaries: Baughman, Clark, Padgett
Mason William Baughman Mason was born July 9, 2005 in Casper to Sonja Bryan and Garth Baughman. Mason loved to be outdoors and spent as much time as possible outside. He loved fishing, hiking, playing ball, swords, video games and just generally having fun. Mason’s love of the outdoors came from his entire family. He […]