Woody Budig
Apr 25, 2025
US Army Retired Major Sherwood R. (Woody) Budig, 88 of Casper WY, took his final flight peacefully surrounded by his family on April 25, 2025, due to complications of Agent Orange.
Woody was born in Madison WI on April 13, 1937, to Raymond E Budig and Ruth E (Johnson) Budig. He grew up on a working family dairy farm in Marshall...
Michael L. Smith
Apr 24, 2025
Services with military honors will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery. Ron Benda will officiate.
A full obituary will be posted when available.
Rick L. Johnson
Apr 24, 2025
Services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Sat. May 31, 2025 at Restoration Church in Casper.
A full obituary will be posted when available.
Christine Campbell
Apr 23, 2025
Ellen “Christine” Campbell was born on December 1, 1934, in Central City, Kentucky, to James Elton Tomes and Esther Carnithan Tomes. On December 16, 1954, she married the love of her life, James S. Campbell.
Christine, or “Chris” as many knew her, made her home in Casper, Wyoming, where she worked at the hospital for many years. After retiring and caring...
Ramona Mae Eccles
Apr 21, 2025
Ramona Mae Eccles passed away on April 21, 2025. There are no services planned at this time.
Sandra Therese DeBlaker
Apr 21, 2025
Sandra Therese DeBlaker, 80, of Glenrock, WY. passed away April 21, 2025. She was born July 18, 1944 in Chicago, IL.
A full obituary will be available at a later date.
Vivian Grant
Apr 20, 2025
Vivian Grant passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 in Casper, Wyoming. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday May 2, 2025 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Casper, Wyoming with a Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery immediately after Mass.
Catherine Lynn McCorkle
Apr 20, 2025
Catherine Lynn McCorkle, 75, of Casper, WY passed away April 20, 2025. Catherine was born February 11, 1950 in Casper, WY. A full obituary will be available at a later time.
Ronald Eugene Mellinger
Apr 19, 2025
Ronald Eugene Mellinger Jr., known to many as Ronnie or Mel, passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 42 in Casper, Wyoming. Born on October 15, 1982, Ronnie was a straightforward man who valued honesty and brevity in his interactions.
Ronnie proudly served in the Navy for four years, where he was honorably discharged. He carried the discipline...
Barbara "Lea" Shultz
Apr 18, 2025
Barbara Lea Shultz (“Lea”), 85, of Casper, WY passed away on April 18, 2025, at Life Care Center of Casper following a brief illness.
Lea was born in Torrington, WY to Leonard and Phyllis Crowder on October 29, 1939. She attended Guernsey High School, where she was chosen as both Prom Queen and Homecoming Queen in her senior year, graduating as...
Dorothy Elaine Klone
Apr 18, 2025
Dorothy Elaine (Cieminski) Klone, beloved wife, mother, “Nana” and friend, passed away in Casper, WY on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Central Wyoming Hospice with her family by her side.
Dorothy was born in Bruce, Wisconsin to Joseph and Josephine Cieminski on September 1, 1931. As a child, she moved to Denver, CO with her mother and brother, and recalled that...
Bruce LeRoy Dannar
Apr 15, 2025
Bruce LeRoy Dannar, 82, of Casper, passed away April 15, 2025. Bruce was born in Crawford, Nebraska May 26, 1942.
A full obituary will be available at a later date.
Francis "Frank" Joseph Minotti
Apr 10, 2025
Francis (Frank) Minotti, Jr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 10, 2025, following several months of medical challenges. He was surrounded by love in his final days, held close in the hearts of his family.
Frank lived a life rooted in love, patience, and quiet dedication. He found deep joy in the simple...
Kenneth Lee Jones
Apr 10, 2025
Kenneth Lee Jones, 82, of Casper, passed away April 10, 2025. He was born May 28, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. A full obituary will be available at a later date.
Virgil Eli Sanchez
Apr 9, 2025
Virgil Eli Sanchez was born swiftly on November 20,2024 in Casper Wyoming.
He passed peacefully in his earthly father’s arms, surrounded by his loving family, and entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on April 9, 2025.
Virgil was a beautiful, strong and gentle soul. He overcame so many obstacles even before birth. Even in his pain, he would look at...
Bryce Myles Bishop
Apr 8, 2025
Captain Bryce M. Bishop was born on June 14, 1985, in Casper, Wyoming—Flag Day, fittingly enough. It was a small cosmic gesture toward the path of service, love, and loyalty that was already unfolding.
Those who knew Bryce speak of someone with infectious energy and deep curiosity—always in motion, always learning. He was a marathon runner, sang with a powerful voice...
Douglas Jay Holmes
Apr 4, 2025
Douglas Jay Holmes passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at home surrounded by his family after battling pancreatic cancer. Doug was always there for his family and friends. He was adored by his wife, children and grandchildren, and they were able to be with him in his final moments. Throughout their nearly 20 year marriage she was always his...
David Alden Helzer
Apr 2, 2025
David Alden Helzer, 71, passed away quietly in his sleep April 2, 2025. He was born to Walter and Charolette Helzer on August 15, 1953. A private family funeral will be held at a later date.
David is survived by his wife, Polly Helzer of Casper, son, Michael (Erin) Helzer of Casper, daughter LaTisha Nett of Cheyenne, grandchildren Bridget, Breann and...
Connie Vilate Soffe
Apr 2, 2025
Connie Vilate Soffe, age 91, of Casper Wyoming, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Connie was born to Rudolph “Pete” and Helen “Marian” Petersen on March 20, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 20, 1934. She was blessed with one brother, David, exactly four years later.
Connie grew up in SLC and...
Sharon F Rufi
Apr 1, 2025
I was born Sharon Frances Fearn, April 6, 1942 at the old Jacoby Hospital in Evanston, WY to Edwin (Bud) Fearn and June Elizabeth Painter Fearn. I spent my high school years on Painter Ranch, owned by my grandpa Thomas Painter Jr. Such a wonderful, happy time plus earning the title of Evanston Cowboys Queen. My grandmother Painter (Frances) promised...